Willow Creek - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

DEFOREST FAMILY of CLARESHOLM - Nova Scotia 1908 picture rescued.

kimbarlow97 — 22 Apr 2008 12:17:38 GMT

Hello,

I have in my possession, an old family photo of the Deforest Family, it was taken in a parlour setting with a father and a mother and 3 children the girl looks to be about 12 and the 2 boys look to be one about 16 and the other about 20yrs. the father figure sports a moustache and beard. This family went to Alberta from Nova Scotia, I presume Colchester County as they were friends to my great grandparents and that is where they lived. It was taken on Dec the 28th 1908. It reads on the back.
We all wish you a Happy Prosperous New Year. If you can help please contact me at : jennill@cogeco.ca

Thank you
Kim in Ontario

Edward McKee d. 1984 Claresholm

EileenWilson001 — 22 Jun 2008 3:08:18 GMT

Is it possible to find a death record for Edward Fobes McKee who died in 1984 in Claresholm (as per cemetery record), and also Agnes McKee d. 1982 (likely his wife).

Many thanks.

Stapley Family Research

Sharon Burnett — 26 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the Stapley family around Nanton, Alberta. Wilfred Ezra Stapley, born Nov.9,1886 in Ontario, married Mary Lorene Lyons on Jan.6,1916 in Nanton, Alberta. Mary was born Feb.7,1890. They are both buried in Queen's Park Cemetery, Calgary. They had 6 children: Lawrence Edmund, Ethel Lorene, William Howard, Harry James, Wilfred Elwood (Bud), and Margaret Annetta. Any info of this family would be greatly appreciated.

MARTIN Harry

sirstar — 1 May 2008 7:48:35 GMT

Seeking infomation on decendants of Harry Martin born 1873 Shropshire England, who emigrated to Canada about 1907 with his family. His wife was Mary born 1875 Staffordshire, children were,Annie 1897, Edith 1898, Charlotte 1899, Bertie 1900, Harry 1904,and Dora 1906, all born Staffordshire England, he had at least one son, Alfred, born about 1914 in Canada. His wife Mary died in 1929 and at that time were living in Saunders Creek. A letter from Harry in 1935 puts him in Willow Creek heading for the Badlands in Red Deer Valley to take up a position as Mine Manager. I am Desperate for help in trying to trace this family, please can anyone help me.
Regards, Ray Martin, England

Obituary for SHAW

jmartin88 — 5 Mar 2008 6:20:30 GMT

I live in Ontario. I wish to obtain an obituary for William SHAW, who died in Nanton on June 21, 1911. William and my Gr.Grandfather George Shaw of Ontario, were brothers. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you

Lovisa Kristina Persson from Varmland Sweden

Inger Myrle — 11 Jun 2006 7:55:31 GMT

I search information about my relatives who emigratet to Stavely Alta 1909 02 20 from Goteborg Sweden.
Lovisa Kristina Persson born in Dalby parich Varmland 1891.
Greetings from Inger

Willing to do lookups for the Nanton and Parkland area

pwest10 — 12 Jan 2006 1:02:51 GMT

I have just returned from the Nanton and Parkland area. VERY beautiful area!

I have obtained the following items and am willing to look up family information.

Mosquito Creek Roundup
Mosquito Bites Again
Nanton Cemetery

Need Marriage date for Lottie Coleman and Wilford George about 1923

duhammon — 9 Mar 2007 11:50:18 GMT

I would like to know a date for my Great Aunt's marriage, Lottie, may be Charlotte, Coleman and Wilford George. I have the year of about 1923. I do not know the place for sure, but Lottie grew up in Stavely and Nanton. Her parents were Ambery Coleman and Della St.Clair. I believe that she lived most of her life around Stavely, Nanton, and Claresholm. She died in Claresholm on 10 Sep 1979 and is buried in Nanton. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

Pibroch, Alberta

ShirlP62 — 22 Jul 2007 2:12:55 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may have some history and hopefully pictures of Pibroch, Alberta. i was born in 1962 and lived there until I turned 18 so anything in those years, especially the post office and the store. Please email me with any photos and place subject "Pibroch" TIA

Need death dates, obituary, or cemetery listing for Ethel Coleman and Ambery James Coleman

duhammon — 9 Mar 2007 11:23:25 GMT

Looking for death records for these children. Their parents are Ambery Coleman and Della (Dellie) St. Clair Coleman. I have that they died in 1910 in Stavely. Ethel was born about 1895 and Ambery James was born about 1900. I would like to have actual dates for their deaths and cemetery if possible. An obituary would be an added bonus. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Need marriage date and spouse for Donald "Dunc" Patrick Coleman

duhammon — 10 Mar 2007 12:00:50 GMT

I would like to have a marriage date for Donald "Dunc" Patrick Coleman. In his obit, it has his spouse listed as Mrs. Anges Coleman. I would like to know her maiden name, marriage date, and place. I have know idea of when. He was born 24 Sep 1911 in Stavely, Alberta, Canada. He died on 23 Nov 1984 in Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. He is buried in Nanton. His parents were Ambery and Della St. Clair Coleman. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Frances or Francis ran music store in Claresholm 1965

gennotes — 29 Dec 2006 4:51:59 GMT

Seeking relative but not sure of married/maiden name,
however I believe she was in the music business in 65.
Her daughter had a beauty parlour on the main street
and her name was Joanne I think.
A son Rod or Roderick died sometime in the 70's in
California area.
Her maiden name may have been McRae or Mcdonald.
This is grasping at straws but someone might recognize
her by this information.

It's been over 40 years since I was out there and I was
quite young.
thanks,
Brenda

SWEET

rxs180 — 2 Oct 2003 10:20:38 GMT

Tracing the family name of SWEET and would specifically like more information on the parents, siblings, and relatives of Roderick Sweet, b. 1848, Rawdon Hants, N.S. Canada, son of George Sweet and Eunice Workman. Moved to McLeod, Alberta.

Jonas Johnson

Thelma Hartman — 10 Dec 2004 4:49:53 GMT

Hi all,

looking for any information about Jonas Johnson (sometimes spelled Johnston)
also known as Joe Johnson. In Nov 1914 Jonas Johnson (aged 31) married my
great grandmother Augusta Thompson (listed as 42 years but actually 47, a
widow with 5 children - her oldest Alf being only 8 years younger than Joe)
in Fort Macleod, Alberta. Jonas is listed as being born in Sweden. In 1917
they are listed as living in Onoway, AB. They are back in Fort Macleod in
the 1920's. Augusta died in Ponoka in 1936 (she was committed there by Joe
in 1932). Joe died sometime after 1965 and before 1979, probably in
Lethbridge or area. I am looking in particular for his date of death so I
can track down an obit or funeral home records.

Best Wishes for the Holiday Season!

Thelma

Fred Foster & Rosalie Annette Sykes - Claresholm, Alberta

Peter Gainsborough — 9 May 2006 7:25:31 GMT

Sometime in the 1930s, Fred Foster married Rosalie Annette Sykes (the daughter of Reginald Owen Sykes and Laura nee Dupuis) - possibly in the Claresholm area of Alberta.

For family history purposes, I would to make contact with the descendants, if any, of Fred Foster and Rosalie Sykes, or any member of the Sykes family that knew Rosalie.

Peter Gainsborough

Ringland

eileenmorrison166 — 29 Oct 2006 11:59:33 GMT

Am looking to find information on Louis Ringland - born October 12, 1893 in Proton Township, Grey County, Ontario to John and Emma (Williamson) Ringland. His mother died and his father remarried to Sarah McLean and they had a son Donald. His father, John, a stone mason, moved his family to Killarney, Manitoba. In the 1911 census the family is found in the MacLeod District of Alberta. Have no further information on John, or his sons Louis and Donald.. Any help would be appreciated.

Alfred West: McCloud ?

dinoyes — 5 Sep 2005 4:30:28 GMT

Can someone let me know if this is a town or something in Alberta?

I have obituaries from family members that says Alfred West was living in McCloud, Alberta, Canada. Is their a McCloud in Alberta?

Thanks for your assistance.

Jesse STIRLING/Leslie LOREE

Angus J. Cline — 26 Oct 2004 3:17:08 GMT

Seeking contact with descendant(s) of Jesse STIRLING, b abt 1881 in Goderich Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, (sp - Leslie LOREE) d abt 1962 in Nanton area. She marr Leslie abt 1907.
Jesse's parents, William STIRLING & Rebecca Jane COLWELL were bro & sis of my gr gr grandparents, John STIRLING & Phoebe Ann COLWELL.
Any information appreciated and will exchange data on other Stirling families.

MacLeod

darlenedowhaniuk — 26 Aug 2005 3:10:11 GMT

Hi,

It may be referrring to Fort Macleod, Alberta.

http://www.albertawebride.com/fortmacleod/fortmacleod.html

Kind regards
Darlene

HEDIN FAMILY IN AREA

rednecks171 — 9 Aug 2005 5:46:39 GMT

Hi, I am looking for info on the Hedin Family who resided in the area approx 1920's to 1940's.
Father: Jonas (Jack)
Mother: Johanna
Children: Eric (Erik), Bertl (Bert), Alvin (Al)
Sonja, Elvie.
They moved to BC prior to 1948.

Thanks, Dawn

Steinhoff

sandrarussell4877 — 28 Apr 2005 11:30:00 GMT

Looking for information on John Steinhoff and Jane (Grier) Steinhoff that lived in the Fort Macleod area between 1883-1930. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Sandy

Alberta Willow Creek/Lethbridge Areas: CRAIG SMIRLE BATES O'BRIEN STOREY MAIN HETHERINGTON STOCKTON

lwgrauer — 13 Nov 2002 5:23:50 GMT

C. A. Hersey's dau Madge Adelaide b1916 married George Wilson

flicka47_99 — 4 Apr 2005 6:29:42 GMT

Looking for any info on,relatives of the family of Clifford Albert and Edna Delle Symmonds Hersey. They lived in the Stavely area from about 1900 until they moved to Victoria, BC,where they died in the 40's. They had a son Chester who died as a teenager and a daughter Madge who married a George Wilson, They had a son named Lawrence, who in 1973 had two sons named Richard and Kelly. They had property in the Stavely area at least until the 50's,possibly 60's.

Any info on this family would be appreciated. I have lots of info on the Hersey's for them.

Thanks,Ruth

Jane(y) Ross in Claresholm

Lynn Cohen — 25 Aug 2003 2:39:23 GMT

This is a real "needle in the haystack" search. I

'm looking for records of my great-aunt Janey Ross. She was b.1858 in Nova Scotia and moved to Claresholm, date unknown. My great-gran Mary J. Ross visited her at her home in Claresholm probably around 1900 with my grandmother Ellen Mae Ross who would have been around 4. I don't know if Janey was married.

I've tried the LDS 1881 Canada census records for "Jane Ross" and "Janey Ross" and came up blank for any province. Anyone have access to death records? Cemetery records? (Did I mention this is a real needle in the haystack search??) Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Lynn

CEMETERIES-Claresholm

BKrogh8863 — 5 Mar 2002 11:14:30 GMT

Does anyone have a contact for someone in the Claresholm area? Would like to verify some graves in the cemetery.

BENSON/SWANSON in Claresholm

mswan — 1 Jul 2001 11:15:23 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Hannah Louise BENSON (Born: 1889 in Nebraska) and Arndt Nathanial SWANSON (born 1877 in Iowa) who married in Nebraska in 1918. They settled in Claresholm and raised their family their around 1918.
Hannah's mother Ada BENSON (nee ANDERSON) was buried in Claresholm in 1956. Hannah's father was Gustav BENSON.

Thompson - Margaret daughter of Augusta

Tmt88 — 10 Oct 2004 4:22:28 GMT

Hello,
my great Aunt Margaret Thompson moved to the Macleod/ Beaver Creek area in 1907 at the age of 3 (?). Her mother, Augusta Thompson, a widow, brought her family of 5 children to Alberta and homesteaded in 1908 very close to the old Johnson sawmill in Beaver Creek. Margaret had 3 brothers (Alf, Mart, and Roy) and one sister, Helen. She attended Beaver Creek School with her brothers, Mart and Roy and her sister, Helen. I have a picture that I will gladly share of the class there in about 1911 to 1915.
We have no idea what happened to Margaret and would greatly like to know. She was alive in 1930 (her brother Alf's obit lists 2 sisters and 2 brothers as surviving him). Rumor has it that she may have trained to be a nurse. We have been told that when Mrs. Burton (nee Bell) was working or training in a Calgary hospital Margaret was a patient there and died of pnuemonia. We believe that she died relatively young as none of her nieces or nephews have any memories of her.

Any information, stories or memories about her would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Thelma Hartman

Thompson - Helen daughter of Augusta

Tmt88 — 10 Oct 2004 4:22:28 GMT

Hello,
my great Aunt Helen Thompson moved to the Macleod/ Beaver Creek area in 1907 at the age of 5 (?). Her mother, Augusta Thompson, a widow, brought her family of 5 children to Alberta and homesteaded in 1908 very close to the old Johnson sawmill in Beaver Creek. Helen had 3 brothers (Alf, Mart, and Roy) and one sister, Margaret. She attended Beaver Creek School with her brothers, Mart and Roy and her sister, Margaret. I have a picture that I will gladly share of the class there in about 1911 to 1915.
Rumor has it that she came to Calgary to work and live. She visited her mother in Ponoka several times between 1932 and 1936. She later married George Bishop Brown. We do not know if she married him before she moved to BC or after. George died in 1958 in Powell River. Helen married a second time to Niels Nielsen in 1962 in Powell River. She died in 1982.
Any information, stories or memories about her would be greatly appreciated.

Thelma Hartman

Thompson, Alfred son of Augusta

Tmt88 — 10 Oct 2004 4:22:28 GMT

Hello,

my great Uncle Alfred (Alf) Thompson came from Minnesota to the Macleod and Beaver Creek area in 1907 with his mother, Augusta Thompson and 2 brothers (Mart and Roy) and 2 sisters (Helen and Margaret). In 1907 Alf was 15, Mart was 10, Helen was 5 (?), Margaret was 3 (?) and Roy was 2. Augusta was the widow of Martin Thompson and later married Joe Johnson. Alf worked in the Gap (by the Oldman River and Dutch Creek), served in the army in 1917/18 (at Ft. Walsh breaking horses to be shipped overseas) homesteaded near Beaver Creek and was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was working for Harry Dow when he died. He never married and died on December 3, 1930.

Any memories, stories or information about Uncle Alf or his family is greatly appreciated.

Thompson - Augusta Beaver Creek 1908 later marries Joe Johnson

Tmt88 — 10 Oct 2004 4:22:28 GMT

Hello,

my great grandmother Augusta Thompson came to the Beaver Creek area of Fort Macleod, in 1907 with 5 children.
She homesteaded very close to the Johnson sawmill in 1908.
She married Joe Johnson sometime before 1917. In 1917 Augusta and Joe are in Onoway, Alberta (near Edmonton) but they end up back in Macleod near Five Mile. She died and is buried in Ponoka in 1936. Joe died after 1965 and before 1979. We have no idea when or where he died or is buried. Any information about Augusta and/or Joe is greatly appreciated.

Willow Creek local history resources

Nancy_Pelham — 7 Sep 2004 6:00:18 GMT

See
http://www.rootsweb.com/~canab/lookwicr.html

DEFOREST- Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada > Claresholm

susan — 3 Sep 2004 6:47:30 GMT

I am looking for information on a James Fowler deForest who was born in Hampton, New Brunswick in April, 1857.

I know that he married Adeline Huestis who was born in Wallace, Nova Scotia in lSept, 1858. They had 4 children the last one being born in Truro, Nova Scotia in 1858. They both state that they were from United Empire Loyalist stock. They eventually ended up in Alberta

Looking for who their parents were or if they had siblings. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Seem to have hit a brick wall.

Where the Wheatlands Meet the Range.

pbedford3352 — 7 Jul 2004 3:06:35 GMT

Looking for a copy of " wherethe wheatlands meet the range"
to buy. can anyone please help. I am researching my family, I am desparate for some photographs of my grandfather, just to see if there is any resemberlance to family members, we have a discription of him from his war records he was John Bakos I do hope someone can help. thank you.
Pauline.

RANCE & PLESSA MILLER STAVELY AREA

lskellenger2968 — 21 Sep 2005 11:00:28 GMT

Looking for any descendants of RANCE (C.R.) MILLER had wife PLESSA MAY RICHER they came to the STAVELY AREA around 1909. Had children; son ARLO; daughters; JUNE ROSE; OLIVE; RUBY & SHIRLEY. RANCE & PLESSA are my Grand Aunt & Uncle.

THANKS

Leo G. Skellenger, Sr.

NOWLIN family 1908 in Claresholm

Phyllis — 26 Mar 2004 4:21:19 GMT

I would like to find info on the George and Almeda (Morgan) NOWLIN family who moved to Claresholm in 1908 from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Does anyone know about their children? Thanks. Phyllis

Jennings,John 1883/Railway Surveyor "Grandtrunk"

NormanWarriner — 7 Feb 2004 5:45:21 GMT

Hello, I'm searching for Information on John Jennings From Yorkshire England, Who came to this country and worked for the Grandtrunk Railway in about 1882-1890 I believe.
Any help would be a great help

ADA FULMER

FrankWilson18 — 7 Jul 2004 3:10:37 GMT

LOOKING FOR ADA FULMER WHO I BELIEVE DIED IN THE WILLOW CREEK AREA, BETWEEN 1916 AND 1919,
GIVING BIRTH TO HER DAUGHTER, ADA WAS THE WIFE OF JUDSON FULMER, WHO WAS MY FATHER.
LENORE FULMER

MORGAN family search

J Duncan — 28 Nov 2003 7:48:47 GMT

Looking for a Mr & Mrs Morgan, who years ago had 4 daughters who were active in cadets. Can't remember their names, but would like to get in touch again.

Ada Isabel B. FULMER

Helen — 4 Nov 2003 7:38:48 GMT

The death certificate for Ada Isabel B. FULMER (nee Bridle) is located in the BC Archives.

Death 1920 - 2 - 27 @ childbirth
Place: Creston
Age: 29

Reg #: 1920 - 09 - 266098
B.C. Archives Microfil #: B13117
GSU Microfilm #: 1927294

http://search.bcarchives.gov.ba.ca/sn-590627A/view/Deaths/fi......

Hope all the #'s are correct & that this is the info you need.
Helen

1901 Census Transcription

pwest10 — 12 Jan 2006 1:02:51 GMT

There is a transcriptions and Proofreading of the 1901 Census that is taking place.

To help transcribe, proofread, or look for your family go to the following page.
http://automatedgenealogy.com/census/DistrictSummary2.jsp?pr...

Swasey in Canada

chert swasey — 7 Jul 2004 3:12:04 GMT

Sid worked for the Knight ranch any info? also old newspaper from Claresholm on why he was shot

Wilson

Dorothy_Blunden — 6 Dec 2001 5:39:08 GMT

Seeking Douglas WILSON and his wife Isabel. A family photo shows him with 4 other men. The caption is D.Wilson's Grading Horses CNR Wellsville , Alta. (This is the old ppstcard style photo.

Henry Neal Winsor Family - Nanton Alta

@@sassenach@shaw.ca — 22 Jul 2004 2:07:02 GMT

Henry Neal Winsor was my ggrandfather and he moved up from Nebraska to Nanton about 1902. One of his daughters, Maude Inez, was my grandmother. Henry was the owner/builder of the Nanton Livery Stable which is now in use at Heritage Park in Calgary. I would like to find more information about the Winsor family during the time they lived in Nanton. If anyone has information to share, I'd like to hear from you.

Thanks in advance,

Colleen Lill

Cemetery Lookup

CLill — 4 Apr 2002 3:02:11 GMT

Does anyone have access to cemetery indexes for Nanton? I would like to request a lookup for the surname Winsor.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Colleen Lill
sassenach@shaw.ca

Power in Alberta. Canada & in California, USA.

Angela Christensen — 7 Jul 2004 3:17:23 GMT

Hi, I am looking for the descendants of William & Nora Power who were parents of the following children:

Lilian Alberta - born May 29th, 1905 died April 30th,1993
Lily was married to Clem Channon. Had a daughter Connie and a son Roger. Lived in Calgary, Alberta.

Thomas Edison - died in 1987
Never married, buried in Granum Cemetary, near his mother.

Ruby Marie - Married a Don Strayhorn
Was living in North Vancouver, BC. Her daughter Carol, my mom Shirley and I are all looking for more info on USA relatives!

Louis Norwell - Born May 2nd, 1907 Married Kay Davies
Lived in Chilliwack, BC. Both are deceased now, recently.

Patricia Lilian - Died before 1993. Lived common-law with a man named Fred MacLean. Patricia had no children.
Would like to know if Fred is still alive?, what he knows..

Helen - Given to family members in the United States, to an Aunt Julia. Helen married a man, Dick Warber. Both Helen and Dick are deceased now. Looking for relatives of this line! Best lead is in California. Possibly Riverside, Calif.

Ulysess Simpson - a.k.a "Tiny" Died at a young age.

Genvieve Sonora - born approx. 1918. a.k.a "Jean" Jean's first husband was Lewis Wilson.

Williard McMillan - Died in Calgary,Alberta in the 1980's.
Had both legs removed, after being run over by a train.

If anyone knows any of the above mentioned people or their descendants whereabouts, please let them know we are looking for them. We wish to share family info & pictures. The father of these children, William Power died in Calgary, Alberta in 1967. His wife Nora Tanquina (a.k.a Rainbow) died in 1975, and is buried in the Granum, Alberta cemetary.
We would like contact with more family members from Alberta and from the USA.

Claresholm Book "Where the Wheatlands Meet the Range"

Littlebird210 — 31 Mar 2002 11:26:24 GMT

A copy of this book is available on Amazon.com. It is Out of Print. A valuable resource for families from the Claresholm area. Has hundreds of local family histories.

CLEMENS / POPE

rue_dee — 1 Apr 2003 5:29:06 GMT

Nellie POPE and Alfred Luvern CLEMENS (son of George Frederick Clemens) lived at Graham; had son George Alfred Clemens, b Sept 1913, d Mar 1914; son Corbet Ogden Clemens, b Stavely, Mar 1920.

Any connections? Thanks for advice.

Rue

MACLEOD family in GRANUM

AnnErickson207 — 15 Feb 2005 4:40:56 GMT

I am searching for any information on my grandparents RODERICK & MARY ANN "ANNIE" (MACDOUGALL) MACLEOD. Their children were Alroy b. 1899, Mildred Evelyn b. 1901, Melvin b. abt 1903, and Norman Clayton b. abt 1913. I don't know when the family moved to Granum, but
"Rod" MacLeod, Mary Ann MacLeod, Mrs. Alroy MacLeod and Norman Clayton MacLeod are all buried in the Granum Cemetery. Mildred was my mother and she died in California in 1936. I would very much appreciate any help in my search and will be happy to share what I have.

Ann (Dawson) Erickson

Power, Penzloff, Smithstead,

Angela Christensen — 26 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for info on family that homesteaded in the Granum / Clarasholm / Stavely / WillowCreek area. My great grand parents William Power and Nora Tanquina Power are of great interest to me. My Ggrandmother Nora was also known as "Rainbow" to the locals I am told. I have also been told that info on my family can be found in a couple of books that have been done on families in the area.....but I don't know the names of those books!! Very frustrating... Also I am told that a local person thought so highly of Rainbow, that she wrote a poem about her, I would also love to read that poem! :) The Museum used to have a lot of pictures of my family, but my cousin Eileen Fox tells me that a recent curator BURNED a lot of old documents and homesteaders pictures... I hope to God that isn't true!

Through internet research I have learned that one of my relatives Herman Penzloff, is mentioned in a book called:
"Where the Wheatlands Meet The Range" but I do not know the Author of the book. Any one with info on who the Author is , or where I can purchase a copy of it would be greatly appreciated. Am willing to send copies of all family info thru snail mail or email to anyone who is related :) Looking for info on William Power, Nora Tanquina Power (Rainbow), Herman Penzloff, Helen Carlsberg, and Oscar Barley.

Thank you and good luck in your search for your roots too!

Power, Dalquist connection In Alberta, Canada

Angela Christensen — 17 Aug 2004 3:39:41 GMT

My Great Grandfather William Power had a sister Julia Dalquist who wrote quite a bit of info for local history books in the Clarasholm and Granum area's. I had read some of the articles she had written, but did not at the time that she was related!

Does anyone know more about Julia Dalquist (nee Power) who had the follwing brothers and sisters?

William Power born March 17th,1880. Died Feb 21st,1967
He was born in Ireland, and he died in Calgary, Alberta

Juila Power (Married a Dalquist in Alberta, Canada)
Ann Power
Mary Power
Margaret Power
Nell Power
Kate Power
John Power (Jr.)

If you have any info on any of these people please contact me, and we can share info. Thanks!

Swasey in Claresholm

Hallie Jo Swasey — 25 Sep 2002 7:21:02 GMT

My great uncle Sid Swasey was shot and killed 7-12-1907
He is buried in Claresholm.........any information as to what
happened would be appreciated. I am not sure when he
arrived in Claresholm but would imagine that he would
have been doing ranch work. Thank so much

Tillotson/Reid

EricHall74 — 25 Aug 2002 4:33:41 GMT

Looking for descendants of Colin and Mellisa (nee Reid)Tillotson who moved to Claresholm, Alberta in about 1903 from Shannonville, Tyendinaga, Ontario. Colin managed the Wilton Hotel and owned a livery stable. Mellisa's sister, Maggie "Bubbles" Reid, spinster, lived with them. Anyone know of this family?

GENGLER/FAWCETT

Iandre3 — 2 Jul 2001 5:40:53 GMT

Looking for information on Dorothy GENGLER, born 1907, in Clarehsolm. Her parents were Peter GENGLER and Jane FAWCETT.
I do not know if she had siblings.

Ada Fulmer, lived Ft. Mc Leod

pamwilson67 — 7 Jul 2004 3:16:06 GMT

My Grandmother died at Ft Mc Leod in 1920, giving birth to her fifth child, her name was Ada Fulmer, her husband was Judson Fulmer.

The Fulmer family lived in Alberta from 1911 to 1920, and had lived in Cardston, and was married there on July 11 1911.

Judson was a blacksmith by trade, and I have a picture of him working in a blacksmith shop, and the calendar on the wall is Feb 1914.

Any help in finding Ada's burial site at Mc Leod, record of, or anything pertaining to this family while in Alberta, would be very much appreciated.

Lenore

RM Maps for southern Alta

@@sassenach@shaw.ca — 22 Jul 2004 2:07:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there are any RM map locators for Alberta anywhere on the internet? I have some property legal descriptions that might possibly be in the Nanton area, and I would like to find out exactly where these properties were located.

Thanks for the assistance,

Colleen Lill

Livery Stable from Nanton Alta

@@sassenach@shaw.ca — 22 Jul 2004 2:07:02 GMT

My ggrandfather, Hen Neal Winsor, built and was the owner of one of the livery stables in Nanton. I believe he built it around 1905. I have learned that the stable changed hands several times, then was eventually moved to Heritage Park in Calgary. I have a picture of the stable as it is now in Calgary. I would like to find a picture of the stable when it was in Nanton, but Heritage Park is unable to help me with this. Does anyone have any old pictures of the Nanton area that might include this livery stable?

Thanks for any assistance,

Colleen Lill

Margaret Ann Fletcher

gwen paul — 7 Jul 2004 5:35:26 GMT

information about family

Henry Neal Winsor family - Nanton Alta

CLill — 4 Apr 2002 3:00:42 GMT

ROBERTSON in CLARESHOLM

BKrogh8863 — 5 Mar 2002 11:11:06 GMT

Does anyone have access to cemetery listings for Claresholm? Trying to verify John Robertson and his wife Anna Mack Robertson burials.

McGraw family

@@allgilmore@adelphia.net — 14 Jul 2002 12:46:31 GMT

Alexander McGraw died in Great Falls, Montana 16 April 1963, his obituary says he was survived then by his wife Carrie and two daughters Mrs. Rose Stoller and Mrs. Violet Lind, both of Nanton, Alta., 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Are there any of his family remaining in the Nanton area who are doing family history, I would very much like to share what I have about Alex McGraw and his relationship with Eugene C. and Mary Bruette BROOKS who were my grandparents.
Thank You,
Mary Brooks Gilmore

McGraw family

@@allgilmore@adelphia.net — 14 Jul 2002 12:46:31 GMT

Alexander McGraw died in Great Falls, Montana 16 April 1963, his obituary says he was survived then by his wife Carrie and two daughters Mrs. Rose Stoller and Mrs. Violet Lind, both of Nanton, Alta., 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Are there any of his family remaining in the Nanton area who are doing family history, I would very much like to share what I have about Alex McGraw and his relationship with Eugene C. and Mary Bruette BROOKS who were my grandparents.
Thank You,
Mary Brooks Gilmore

AMUNDSEN, THOMPSON, NORTH, RINGROSE, THOMAS, GIDMAN, FIX, BERG

@@dhomme@telusplanet.net — 23 Feb 2004 10:26:04 GMT

FOSS, CARLBERG, POWER, CEDAR, SMEDSTAD, BENSON

ShirleyCasoli — 26 May 2002 2:40:25 GMT

Looking for information regarding Nettie Benson, the ex school teacher...retired in 1967. Looking for her mothers maiden name. First and maiden name. It was Barley. ??
Any Smedstad in area.

Robertson in Claresholm

BarbaraKrogh80 — 8 Aug 2004 9:57:20 GMT

Seeking information on John and Mary Robertson. Lived in Claresholm in early 1900's. He died in 1914 and is buried in Claresholm cemetery. Does anyone have info on this area or know of anyone that will do lookups? bkcuz@msn.com

Robertson in Claresholm

BarbaraKrogh80 — 8 Aug 2004 9:57:20 GMT

Researching John and Anna Robertson who moved back to Canada in early 1900's and settle outside of Claresholm. Children from Anna's first marriage named Johnson may also have accompanied them. John died 17 May 1914. Seeking information on this family and would like to find out where they are buried...assume Claresholm cemetery but it is not online. Can anyone help with this?
Please reply to bkcuz@msn.com

BLANCHER's

Shawna Flindall — 18 Dec 2001 7:29:17 GMT

Hello, I am looking for a thread of Blancher's that had moved out to Alberta (not sure exactly when). I know that my g-grandmother Margaret Ann (Barber) Blancher is buried in Nanton, Alberta, but I cannot find any listings her or the rest of her family. If any one can provide me any information or steer me in the right direction I would appreicate it. Thank you.

Local Histories

CAndersen8967 — 21 Mar 2003 8:55:21 GMT

There appears to be 3 local history books of the Nanton area. "Echoes of Willow Creek", "Mosquito Creek Roundup", and "Before the Fences" All three are held by Calgary Public Library and the first two in the Nanton Library. There is a volunteer will do lookups in the Mosquito Creek Roundup. Go to http://users.rootsweb.com/~canab/lookwicr.html

Carlbergm Oenzloff, Power, Benson

ShirleyCasoli — 7 Jul 2004 3:18:50 GMT

ALBERTINE CARLBERG,HELEN H. PENZLOFF, NORA POWER, LOUIS & KAY POWER, NETTIE (ANETTA ) BENSON, ARE RELATIVES. IF ANYONE REMEMBERS ANYTHING ABOUT ALBERTINE AND HER HUSBAND AND OTHER RELATIVES IN THE AREA, I WOULD BE SO GRATEFUL TO HEAR FROM YOU. HAVE SOME MISSING LINKS. I WENT TO SCHOOL GRADE ONE IN STAVELY IN 1946. MY DAD AND MOM HAD THE "WILLS CAFE", IN STAVELY.
THANKS

ANYONE KNOW THE ROTHS IN CLARESHOLM

@@tgun@iprimus.com.au — 11 Dec 2005 5:59:47 GMT

IF ANYONE KNOWS THE ROTH FAMILY IN CLARESHOLM, ALBERTA
I HAVE COME ACROSS THE SHIP THE ROTHS CAME ACROSS IN EARLY
1900'S AND THEIR DESTINATION WAS CLARESHOLM

Clem & Amos Robinson of Montana USA and Roundup, Alberta

sjkingwriter — 3 Jul 2001 2:24:33 GMT

Looking for Clement/Clemont/Clermont Lee Robinson before 1926. Did he have a family there?
The family of Amos Oran Robinson and Pearl Edna Remmington
had their children were born: 1. Mable Marie, 1911 Roundup, Alberta, 2. Clarence Harold, 1913 Granum, Alberta, 3.& 4. Alma Laurence and Alyce Lorraine, twins 1916, 5. Ethel Edna, 1919, 6. Glenn Amos, 1921, 7. Delia Agnes, 1923, 8. Carl August, 1925. Is this family on any census and for what other townships? Remmington, Dahl and Damman married into elements of this family.

Thomas Wilton Jr.

PennyDeib — 14 Apr 2002 3:15:21 GMT

Anyone out there ever come across the name Thomas Wilton??
He might have gone by Tommy. He was born in Montana in 1890 but was brought to Fort Macloud in 1903 by his father Thomas Frederick Clarke Wilton. His father had lived in Montana for several years and it was during this period that Thomas Jr. was born. It is believed his mother was an Indian woman. Young Thomas resided at the Fort Shaw Indian School while his parents lived in or near Havre, Montana.
His father returned to Canada in 1900 and married Agnes McIvor in 1901 and they lived in Ft Macloud. It is not known if Thomas Jr married or had children. His father was my grt. grandfather.

BINNS

Phyliss BINNS — 17 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching relatives of John and Sarah BINNS,children
George,Rebecca and Mary.John and Sarah ,arried Yorkshire,
England in 1876.Came to Canada with 3 children.Granddaughter
in Canada searching

DODDS, John, > Fort Macleod

larrydodds21 — 22 Jun 2001 1:22:42 GMT

I am looking for anything on John DODDS born in Ontario, age 50 years living in Fort Macleod around 1898. his wife died in Toronto so he moved West to be closer to other family members. John may have had children with him but unknown. looking for any cemetery records or death notice or obit if death date found. any help appreciated. any family history of people living in Fort Macleod around 1900?

Thomas Nash - Ft. McCleod

Janet Nash — 9 Jun 2000 4:48:29 GMT

Thomas Jefferson, born abt. 1868 in London, emigrated to Montana, then to Ft. McCleod, Alberta, Canada. Supposedly, the Nash's were the first settlers at Ft. McCleod. Son, William Arthur, was born in Ft. McCleod. Thomas's wife was Sarah Jane Cooksey. Trying to find names of Thomas's parents. He was in Canada after 1900, as William was born in 1904. My email is Moonshadow013@aol.com.

Wilhelms Family in Fort Macleod

PennyDeib — 14 Apr 2002 3:15:21 GMT

Seeking any information on Karl WILHELMS. Daughter Olga Marie Augusta was born in Macleod in 1910.

Wilton Family of Fort Macleod

PennyDeib — 14 Apr 2002 3:15:21 GMT

Have traced the Thomas Frederick Clarke WILTON family to Fort Macleod from 1900 to 1915. Need to know where they were between 1915 and 1920. Thomas owned the American Hotel in Macleod for a time. Interested as well in the whereabouts of any descendants of his son Thomas Wilton Jr. who was born in Montana in 1890 but didn't live with his father until 1903 when he was brought to Macleod by his father.

WATSONS of Fort Macleod

dingwall — 1 Feb 2002 3:15:23 GMT

Looking for the Kenneth Watson family of Fort Macleod. Kenneth and wife Esther lived there in 1951, perhaps earlier and extending later. I don't know the names of their children, but I have lots of information on Kenneth's parents and siblings to share. Contact Tricia

CRAWFORD FAMILY IN CLARESHOLM

santacatalina — 20 Feb 2002 9:50:58 GMT

I am preparing a Family History Book on my husbands family, Crawford, for a family reunion and need help. Have talked with the oldest family members and they all refer me back to Claresholm.
I. William H. Crawford b.ca. 1826

Anne Davis b.ca. 1836

1. Frederick b. 1853

2. David C. b. 1855

3. William b. 1858

4. George b. 1860

5. Rosette b. 1865

6. John b. 1867

7. Elizabeth b. 1870 m. Mr. Maness

8, Almond J. b. 1873

9. Malvina b. 1876

10. Cora b. 1878

11. Charles E. b. 1881 m. Emma Riley, He is the only child not born in Claresholm, b. Michigan.

Charles and Emma had 10 children, the first four b. in Michigan, the next six born in Claresholm.
Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Schumacher

gary Schumacher — 28 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for decendents of Schumacher`s that came to Alberta from Ontario ab.1905-1910.Jacob,Wendell,Rosina, .Rosina married Joseph Schlosser.

CHRISTENSEN/KERN

JIM CHRISTENSEN — 3 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

SEARCHING FOR INFORMANTION ABOUT JAMES CHRISTENSEN(A US CITIZEN) AND SUSAN CATHRINE KERN (CANADIAN) MARRIED MAY 29,1914 NANTON ALBERTA AT NANTON CHURCH OF CHRIST.

Christensen, Kern

jim christensen — 18 Oct 2004 12:49:29 GMT

ROBERT(S) Family

Dennis Mulligan — 13 Oct 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any information about Peter Roberts ( Robert, Robair ) who moved from Ontario to Ft. McLeod and was living there 1924. He was born in Ontario in about 1867. I have no info about Peter but extensive info re other members of his family.

Are there descendants still inthe area? Where is he buried; was he married?

Dennis Mulligan

MILLER

PAULGRIMWOOD — 9 Sep 2006 6:13:10 GMT

Looking for information on Ellis Challis Miller b. circa 1840 in Norfolk, England, son of Robert Miller and Lettia Mary Challis. Moved to Fort MacLeadd in late 1870's? m. Carrie Wright of Dundas, Ontario, 1882. Considerable information concerning his sister Helen Louise Miller (Mrs Armiger Ibbot Hubbard) of Norfolk and Ancaster, Ontario. Ellis Miller rumoured to be member of North-West Mounted Police.

If anyone is interested in Fort Macleaod, I have a photo c. 1890 of thier log house.

ARMEY, KEWLEY, SCOTT

@@dhomme@telusplanet.net — 23 Feb 2004 10:26:04 GMT

Adam Armey, 1878-1959, was born in Napanee, Indiana, USA where he was educated and received a teaching certificate. In 1900, he emigrated to Stavely, Alberta and worked at the Stewart Brothers Saw Mill in the Porcupine Hills. He homesteaded near Nanton in 1906, cutting and hauling logs to the mill in winter. He raised horses and cattle as well as farming grain. In 1918, he married Mrs. Lucy Kewley and they had two children, Harcourt "Cork" and Aileen (Scott), as well as a son from Lucy's previous marriage. The family moved to Vancouver in 1938. Adam served in many organizations. He was the first secretary of the American Society of Equity, Broadway Local Union No. 2549 in 1906 and later served as president. He was also involved in a number of organizations in the Broadway District. Harcourt served with the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in the Korean War and in Germany in the 1950s.