Trinity Bay - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

New Chelsey (Seal Cove) Belbin (Belben) Family, Newfoundland

A Ward — 4 Jul 2004 4:53:39 GMT

thornes

curranmf — 26 Sep 2008 7:52:41 GMT

Looking for the family of Ann Thorne 14may1857 in New Harbor, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. She married Stephen Butt.
Her parents were William Thorne (1802-1879)and Elizabeth Hefford(1805-1884). I have a lot of Thorne data to share.

Of particular interest is the parents of Elizabeth Hefford.

Thanks

John Thomas SOPER & wife Sarah - had children Annie and Albert amongst others

ancestralfamilytrees — 27 Sep 2008 1:06:34 GMT

I am hoping to find more info on John Thomas & Sarah SOPER of Trinity Bay who had at least 2 children:

Annie SOPER born abt Feb 10 1869
Albert born Sep 21 1893

John Thomas was still living in Trinity Bay when son Albert enlisted for World War I.

Annie later married in 1889 in Nova Scotia and went on to have 8 children.

Annie died of a diabetic coma on May 18 1949 in Folly Lake, Nova Scotia.

Bryant/Reid/ George/ Cramm - Trinity Bay

bzado — 16 Apr 2008 12:04:04 GMT

Info on gggrand parents George Bryant,b. abt 1850 possibly of Heart's Delight, mother's first name is Betty & Lucretia Reid, b. abt 1850 of Green's Harbour, daughter was Naomi Bryant, b. 1880, born in Heart's Delight. Also looking for info re John George, possibly born 1830 of Heart's Content married to Marian ?? who had 3 sons Augustus, Elias and John Jr. Also info on James Cramm, b. 1828, Hearts Content.

Pearcy, Evans, Miles ,Rockwood of Heart's Content

pearcycarol1 — 15 Aug 2008 11:30:22 GMT

I am interested in any information on James Pearcy and Elizabeth Evans of Heart's Content. Their son was Herbert John Pearcy b 18886 who immigrated to Boston about 1906. He married Minnie Miles (b 1883)who immigrated about 1898. Her sister who also immigrated was Mary (May) Miles (b 1873). Their parents were John Miles and Elizabeth Rockwood possibly also from Heart's Content. Any information on these families would be helpful.

my family

lee — 18 Feb 2005 9:05:42 GMT

there is a type error in my heading. it should read looking for family........by Lee
not the way it reads.looking for family lee
Thank you.sorry to confuse any body
Lee

Cranfords of New Harbour, Newfoundland

LizThorne75 — 3 Aug 2008 10:57:06 GMT

Looking for info on ----(unknown first name) Cranford, who was married to Cecily Hopkins. Cecily was born 1861 in Green's Harbour.
Their daughter Minnie, b. 1882 New Harbour, was married to Moses Thorne, who was my husband's great uncle.
We have recently received a photo of ----,Cranford.
Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Liz

Sooleys and Legges of Hearts Delight

sklattecassidy — 15 Apr 2003 1:24:32 GMT

I am looking for information on George Sooley of Hearts Delight (b1828 d08/27/1900) and/or Frances Legge (b1828 d01/06/1911). Children: Johanna(b1860 d04/21/1935 married Eli Bryant), Suzannah (b 1860 d 11/10/1921 m Elias Chislett)and Edmund (b12/07/1865 d 06/19/1944 married Maria Chislett b1866 d1957).

Any information relating to these individuals would be much appreciated. I have not been able to go back any further than these this.

Chislett of Heart's Delight, NFLD

sklattecassidy — 15 Apr 2003 1:24:32 GMT

Hi, I am looking for information on Mary or Maria(h) Chislett.

I have a Maria(h) Chislett(b approx 1866, d 05/27/57) married to Edmund Sooley (my ggrandfather)(b12/07/1865, d06/19/1944). Children: Aubrey James, Eliza, Gertrude Lydia, Chesley Wilson, Elizabeth Jane, Lima, Sara Fannie, Frederick, Eric Waldemere (my grandfather) , Edmund Rupert, Nellie.

I am also looking for a Mary Maria Chislett married to Louis John Bryant (children: Delilah, Elwin, Mary Johanna, Vera Louise)

Coombs & George families

whisperingeagle189 — 2 Jul 2007 12:46:06 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the Coombs family John Coombs was my grandfather and died on March 1939. He is buried in Hearts Desire. He was married to Anastatsia George, born May 13, 1902, (she had a brother, Thomas George), my grandmother, who passed in July 1994. Anastasia was the daughter of Matthew George and Margaret Purcell. She is also burried in Hearts Desire.

John Coombs was the son of Helen and Thomas Coombs. Anastasia and John had 4 children Art, Annie, Ted and Searle. Searle died as a very young baby and is also buried in Hearts Desire. Art Coombs was my father and he passed in 1994.

I have just started this very small search with very little to go on. thanks to all.

Walter and Daisy Harnum

Yvonne Legge — 7 Aug 2006 3:48:38 GMT

Hi Richard,
Walter and Daisy Harnum were relatives of mine.
My Grandmother was Louisa HOWELL nee HARNUM.
I have a lot of info on the HARNUM family if you wish to have it.
I would like to expand my family tree with your side of the family if it is okey.

Take Care, Yvonne Legge

John W. Harris

David Vatcher — 25 Jan 2004 8:32:44 GMT

Looking for info concerning the Harris family of Seal Cove, now New Chelsea. John W. Harris married Sarah Belbin on 21 Dec 1840 at Hants Harbour. They had seven children Priscilla, Moses Belbin, John Millie, Jacob, Jemima, William and Elizabeth. I believe John W. was the son of William Harris.

Matthews; Harris; Templeman

silverstreams — 16 Jun 2008 11:06:14 GMT

Hello to All, this board is wonderful and all of you deserve credit for all your hard work of researching your family tree. But, the greatest thanks must be given to everyone who is helping another with answers to their searches.

Matthews; my grandfather was Hayward Matthews of Brownsdale, his father was Archibald. I am searching for any info re: the Matthews family of Brownsdale and outside this area. My grandfather came from a fairly large family and there are siblings involved.

Harris: My grandmother was Agnes Harris Matthews. Agnes, a teacher, was married in Bonavista to Hayward. Agnes' father was Joseph Harris and he married Jessie Templeman of Bonavista. I am searching for any info on the Harris family or Templeman family of Bonavista and surrounding areas.

I would like to thank you all in advance and appreciate any info that might be gleaned from this inquery. Brenda Belbin silverstreamsfarm@sympatico.ca

Samuel POLEM b 1876 in New Perlican marr Elizabeth HOBBS in Brador Labrador

ancestralfamilytrees — 16 Jun 2007 4:49:25 GMT

I am researching this couple for friends.

Samuel POLEM was born Mar 1876 in New Perlican and on Sep 25 1914 in Brador, Labrador, he married Elizabeth Ann HOBBS who died in 1918 only 2 yrs after the birth of their last child.
Samuel is listed in the 1921 Census as the brother to Moses POLEM born Jan 1872 in New Perlican.

Elizabeth was born Oct 13 1892 in Brador, d/o Sarah JONES & George William HOBBS.

Any and all info or help is appreciated!

John A. Higdon

Allangeorgeclarke — 26 May 2008 1:22:15 GMT

Hi.
My great grandmother Amelia Jane Pollett-Clarke married John A. Higdon and I was trying to find out who the first lady of his life was. I did find out a couple of years ago.
To add to the story, Amelia Jane Pollett was married to my Great-grandfather George Clarke , he died when my grandfather William John Clarke was three in Heart's Desire. After George died, Amelia moved to New Harbour and later married.

John A. Higdon of New Harbour, Trinity bay, Nl

Allan Clarke — 15 May 2005 3:36:48 GMT

I'm searching for the Parents of John A. Higdon b: Oct Abt. 1863, who married Amelia J. Pollett b: 1865 of Greens Harbour. John & Amelia had a son called Herbert Higdon.b: 1905. What line does John fit in ?

"Lizzie" Price (b~1898)

karyanca — 9 Apr 2008 4:47:06 GMT

I'm trying to find the parents of this woman - or any documentation at all.

She married David Garfield Collins (born 16 Jan 1894 in Shoal Bay, Newfoundland to parents Samuel and Elizabeth) sometime before 1919. He went by Garfield Collins in most records. She died in childbirth on 16 Sep 1921. Her death record lists her as "Mrs. Garfield Collins" (argh!), age 23 and born in "Lower Burnt Cove" (a place that, to my knowledge, has never existed).

She was known as Lizzie Price - most likely meaning one of her given names was Elizabeth (although Eliza is another possibility). It was quite common to go by a second name, so this might not be the first name on her birth/baptismal record.

Also her family was supposedly from Trinity Bay. While there is no such place as "Lower Burnt Cove", the Price family at the time of her birth lived in Loreburn, Trinity Bay. Loreburn was know by several variant spellings as well as "Long Cove".

The death record implies that she was born around 1898, but given the other problems, this may not be accurate either.

So far, the Vital Statistics dept. has not been able to produce any record of this woman. Searching through the readily available Price family records for the time period of her birth has not turned up anything concrete. There were a couple other Elizabeth/Eliza Prices in this time and place, but both apparently were married to other men and outlived our Lizzie Price.

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

GREEN families of T.B. and Point Verde,P.B. ?

WARDGREENE — 24 Apr 2008 7:45:26 GMT

Trinity Bay and Placentia Bay are separated at one point by only three miles of land,and in French times,the French built a road acoss that point and used to drag their boats from one bay to the other.
Since Greens were in Placentia in olden days and also in TB, I am wondering if any Greens of TB know of any connection of their ancestors to any Greens in Placentia or Placentia Bay area.
My GGG-GF,John Green,of Placentia and Point Verde in the 1770s, was a Quaker who married an RC Irish girl,and is buried in the Anglican cemetery in Placentia,along with his father Michael Green and brother Robert Green.
Does anyone see a possible connection? Thanks.Ward.wardgreene@hotmail.com

family

judyhickey143 — 22 Apr 2008 12:54:08 GMT

my father's name is dunbar harris
he had a sister rita harris pynn and another one
margret harris kellerhe
i think he was born in 1926

Gardner

mstaman — 22 Oct 2005 2:10:35 GMT

Looking for information on my grandfather Heber Gardner, possibly born 1884, in British Harbour, Trinity Bay. Married Mary E Purchase from Fortune Bay and moved to Halifax, NS From a large family, brothers well educated and most moved to US. His fathers name possibly Thomas Edward or Edward Thomas. Any information appreciated.

joseph erley

lerley — 27 Apr 2007 4:32:49 GMT

I need info on Joseph Erley, born around 1889 in St. John's Newfoundland and lived in Markland. He was married to Kathleen Pond and had a son Harry born in 1922. He was a veteran of WW1. Please send any knowledge you can.
With appreciation,
Lynne

Ivany Name

Lynn_Peddle — 31 Jan 2003 9:06:26 GMT

Hi
I'm looking for 3 men. Their names are Elias Ivany;John Ivany and Alfred Ivany. These 3 men are supposed to be brothers who moved from English Harbour, Trinity Bay to Portland, Bonavista Bay. They raised their families in Portland and all 3 are buried in Portland. Anyone with any info on these men can e-mail me. Thanks in advance

Lynn

James Smith

bls20 — 7 Dec 2006 3:59:01 GMT

James Smith bn Feb. 1895 NFLD married abt 1914 to Sarah(Mary)bn June 1899 NFLD?, Seven children were bn to this marriage: Levi, Mary, Herbert, Norman, Roy, Lawrence, and Nellie. The family lived in the South Port Trinity Bay area.I have found them on the 1921, 1935, and 1945 census's for South Port. Who were James' parents? Who were Sarah's?, I would like contact with anyone who may have information on this family, Thank you,
Barb

Ann Palmer married George Clinch 27 Oct. 1838

RuthDouglas41 — 9 Mar 2008 1:57:32 GMT

Ann Palmer probably died after 1881 in Halifax.

I have reasonably accurate records of their descendants which I'd be happy to share, but would love to go back further, ideally to her country of origin. She was Methodist.

Pynn/Bursey/Harris of Seal Cove (New Chelsea) Trinity Bay

Paula Pike — 9 Mar 2006 7:19:00 GMT

Would anyone have any info on Joseph Pynn of Seal Cove (New Chelsea) who had a daughter Mary Jane born Aug. 1867. Mary Jane married Japheth Harris. I see there is a Joseph Pynn who married Sarah Bursey on April 27, 1861 and was wondering if Sarah is Mary Jane's mother. Mary Jane's mother died when she was young and her stepmother was Grace Pynn.

Thank you.

Paula Pike

Looking for Ada Jenkins ...

DonnaIrvine0513 — 13 Feb 2008 8:51:30 GMT

My great grandfather - Abner Jenkins married a women named Ada. I believe her maiden name was either Earl(e) or Watkins. If anyone knows of her in your family or other, could you please help me. Any info is appreciated, thank you.

Benson/Smith Sunnyside

jehenneberry — 4 Feb 2008 2:24:50 GMT

HI, My father was a Benson from Sunnyside.
Looking for some family roots.
Rhodie Allen Benson
B Sepetmber 1910
M Harriette (Smith?)
F Thomas ?
S Lilly (marries Rev Wm T Mercer)
Herriette and Rhodie moved to NS in the 30s with sister lilly.
Is there an obitutary of Thomas?
Any records on Thomas and family
His wife Harriette as Smith I think and records on her family.
I know Harriette is burried in springhill NS
Any info will be appreciated
Thank You
Jean Henneberry(Benson)

Welsh family or Islington Hearts Delight

Donna Welsh — 13 Sep 2002 1:33:21 GMT

Can some one help me on the back ground of the Welsh family my fathers name is Steven Welsh and there is 12 children in the family. My dad did not speak of his family to much, but i like to find out all i can about are family. My grandfathers name was Belah and my grandmothers name was Ethel Peddle.

Thank you
Donna Welsh

Long family

cpiuze — 22 Jan 2008 6:21:04 GMT

I'm looking for information on Joseph Long b. about 1853 in Champneys, Trinity Bay. He was married to Mary Nurse (not certain on her Maiden name. One of their daughters was Violet May Long who was my Great Grandmother. I can find the family on the 1921 and 1911 census but I'm looking for info on who their parents were, etc.

Old Perlican TB research

dgerow3 — 13 Mar 2004 5:36:49 GMT

I would like to contact others who are researching surnames from Old Perlican and piece together all families. With a lack of old parish records and no 1921 or 1911 census to be found it has been very difficult to do research. I am willing to share what i have for any info others may have for families from Old Perlican

Mitchell's from Hant's Harbour

Mausea — 14 Jan 2008 3:43:02 GMT

I am searching my father in laws family from Hant's Harbour. His father is William Carbert Mitchell born in HH in 1910. He is the Son of Fred and Mildred Mitchell of Newfoundland.

Anyone have connections?

Maureen Mitchell

Hobbs in New Perlican

smiley73ca1 — 28 Jan 2005 6:03:56 GMT

My great grandfather is Heber J. Hobbs, born November 22-1885 and died June 25-1958. New Perlican. All i know is that he was married to a Gertrude Sooley and they had about 10 children together. Anyone with any relation to him could you please contact me, I am in need of Hebers parents, grandparents and possibly siblings.

Normans of Catalina , Little Catalina & Port Union

Dave Norman — 13 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Wells Surname

Grace — 8 Jan 2002 2:33:57 GMT

My great grandfather was James Wells. He was born about 1850 give or take a few years. I believe he may have married an Alice Goldsworthy and the couple may have lived in English Harbour at one time. Their children were Edmund Wells, Rhoda Wells, James Wells and Amy Ann Wells {my grandmother. Amy Ann married Joseph Barnes first and Alexander Ivany second. When Amy Ann's father James died, Amy Ann's mother Alice married a Barnes also. I believe the name of Alice's second husband may have been Richard. I do know that there were children from this second marriage. Is there anyone out there who can tell me who James Wells parents were, if he had any brothers and sisters and who Alice Goldsworthy's ancestors might be? I desperately need information on Joseph Barnes parents,brothers and sisters.He and my grandmother lived in Shoal Hr. at one time and I believe he operated a saw mill somewhere in that area. Any infofmation at all would be greatly appreciated.

Russell, Minchen, Burton, Davis- Bonavista, Brd. Is. Cove

chellam2 — 2 Dec 2007 9:25:34 GMT

Seeking ancestors of the following:
ELIZABETH RUSSELL b.c. 1834 md. Benaiah Norman 1856 Catalina
THOMAS MINCHEN (Minchin, Minchines, Minchiner, Minchener) early of Brd. Is. Cove-his daughter Sarah Minchen md. George Clouter 1853 Catalina
MARY BURTON b. 1782 wife of Henry Clouter II md. 1805 Bonavista
SARAH DAVIS wife of Thomas Minchen both early (c. 1800) in Brd. Is. Cove

Clarke of crockers Cove

allanclarke23 — 14 Nov 2007 12:56:41 GMT

William & Harrriet Clarke had a son called George b. june 11 / 1841 in Crockers Cove. Who did George marry? Did George go to Heart's Desire and marry? When George marry did he have a son called George? Joseph? We know that people travelled around for better fishing grounds. Clarke's moved from Trinity Bay area along the coast to Twillingate and Springdale area? Clarke's in Crockers Cove really don't exist anymore, a few house etc. Any information would be helpful.

Seeking Trinity Bay relatives

Jennifer Bishop — 28 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking relatives in the Trinity south area (basically from Heart's Delight to Blaketown). If you have information on these surnames feel free to contact me at jbishop@nfld.com. I have 2500+ individuals in my research. If you think we have a link, or if you just have a query about families in the area, let me know, I might be able to help.

Harris of Trinty Bay

charleharris — 23 Mar 2007 12:48:27 GMT

I was reading the old archive pst of Harris in 2003.There was postings from Lorne Harris and a Celia concerning Samuel Harris and Dorcus Pynn of New melbourne.I am searching Ebezener Harris and also siblings including his parents John and Susanna.Another son was Samuel.There are more children as well.If any person has any info on the harris family,would you please contact me.
Thank You
Charles Harris

Clarke of Heart's Desire, Trinity Bay, NL.

allanclarke23 — 5 Nov 2007 1:44:07 GMT

Looking for information on Clarke of Heart's Desire?
George Clarke b. 1844 & Unknown. In the 1921 Census George Clarke was living with son Joseph in Hearts desire? George of ABT. 1868 Joseph Clarke. When Clarke settled in Hearts Desire, there was a couple of brothers. I have no information on them, anyone that can shade a light, would be greatly appreciated. It seems that those Clarke's had been in Heart's Desire , abt. 1822
Have anyone done any research? Where did these Clarkes come from? Is there desendants still there? Any clues would be helpfull.

Rachel Butler

paulbrown160 — 14 Oct 2007 8:58:49 GMT

Looking for information on Rachel Butler, wife of Caleb Pitcher 1888-1963 from Trinity Bay, NFLD. She would be of apporoximately the same age and I assume from the Trinity Bay area.
Any information greatly appreciated.

paulbrown@rogers.com

William Thorne of New Harbour

GGreen523 — 31 Mar 2007 12:57:32 GMT

Trying to verify if Ruth Thorn(e)b: abt. 1847 was the daughter of William Thorne of New Harbour. On Nov. 23, 1870
Ruth was a wittness to the marriage of Jonathon Thorne of New Harbour and Sarah Pretty of Dildo. Next day Ruth Thorne
of New Harbour married John Sinyard of Hopeall. Can anybody
help. thanks

John Archibald Higdon

allanclarke23 — 24 Sep 2007 11:31:52 GMT

Evelynoram767, my e-mail address is akclarke@nf.sympatico.ca
I'll send you information relating to John Archibald Higdon.
Allan

Rowe, Harnum, Hopkins

James Rowe — 18 Aug 2001 8:50:26 GMT

Seeking information on James Rowe and Maria (Hopkins), from Hearts Content.
Also ; Thomas Winter Rowe b. Oct. 24 1873 and his wife Susanna (Harnum) married in St. Mary's Church Heart's Content Mar 11, 1898. Witnessed by: Bertha Rowe and William House. Children; James Joseph, Margaret, Henry, Hannah Eleanor (Anna), Alfred and Cyril.
Believe Thomas had several brothers and sisters, Henry and Margaret among them.

Clarke of Trinity Bay

allanclarke23 — 25 May 2007 9:31:55 GMT

Looking for info on a George Clarke abt. 1844 of Heart's Desire, had a son called Joseph Clarke, Joseph married a Sarah Unknown, had a son in 1921 in Heart's Desire and moved to Whitbourne. Sometime after they moved, Joseph's wife Sarah died, and he married a Sadie Unknown.
Sources tell me that this Joseph was an uncle to my Grandfather William John Clarke of New Harbour, Trinity Bay. William John's father was a George Clarke from Heart's Desire abt. 1865-68. His wife was Amelia Pollett, daughter of William Pollett and Susan March of Greens Harbour. Any information would be helpfull. Thanks

Amelia Jane Polett and family.

allanclarke23 — 24 Sep 2007 12:22:59 GMT

Hi,
Charity Ann Pollett died abt. 1890 and John Archibal Higdon married Amelia Jane Pollett-Clarke, they had three children: Emmy Elizabeth,b. Oct 1896. Leah Louise, b. 31 Oct.1899 and Herbert Higdon, b. 16 June 1905.
Charity Ann Pollett's children were, Mary Ellen b. abt. 1888 and Heber John Higdon b. abt 1889, shortly after Heber was born Charity Ann died.
Amelia Jane Pollett-Clarke's husband George drowned while fishing in Heart's Desire, Amelia moved to New Harbour and married John Archibald Higdon. Her son, William John Clarke married Agnes Pinsent, daughter of Christine Pinsent and unknown. Christine Pinsent was the daughter of Samuel Pinsent and Emma Hawkins. Christine later married William Harnum and lived in Dildo, Christine died abt. 1945 in Dildo.

Thorns of New Harbour

AlfredDillon — 30 Jul 2006 11:11:03 GMT

I am seeking information regarding Thorns or Thorntons who conducted business with Benjamin Lester, a merchant of Poole who conducted business with Thorns or Thorntons in Trinity Bay during the 1760's. Also any contact between Thorns and Rockwoods during the same period.

Leah Newhook of New Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland

Allangeorgeclarke — 28 Nov 2005 5:03:53 GMT

Looking for information on Leah Newhook born ABT 1856, married Thomas Pinsent of Dildo, Trinty Bay, Newfoundland.
How many families of Newhooks lived in New Harbour at that time? ( 1856)
Are all the Newhooks connected in New Harbour?

James Newhook

Al — 27 Sep 2005 12:56:04 GMT

John Newhook was born 1850 in Dildo, he married " Lizzy "
Elizabeth Brenson. Their children were: Mary b. 1883;Frederick b. 1886 d. 1914; Berthie b. 1887; Walter b. 1888- d. 27 Jan. 1950;Charles b. 1889; Ethel b. 1899; & Effie b. 1899.
Walter married a Rachael Hancock of Peter's Arm, NL.
John Newhook father may have been James Newhook ? The question is which James Newhook, is James from. there are six plus James Newhooks beyond John of 1850. However, there is a James Newhook b. 1838 who married an unknown and no children ?. His father was James Newhook and (Susanna Smith wife # 2) (wife #1 was Elizabeth Green )
Would be interested in finding James of 1838, his unknow wife and family ?

Obit Lookup Please - 1993 Feb 8

rrrpm — 9 Sep 2007 11:04:29 GMT

I was hoping that someone could look up an obit for me
The date is
8 February 1993
the name is Cecil RYAN
all i know is that he died in Newfoundland

STEAD

rpgoodyear — 3 Sep 2007 12:56:50 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Stead family of Little Catalina. Frederick Stead (1840-1925) married Mary Susannah (maiden name and date of birth and death unknown). They had the following children: Emily Susanna (1867-1902)(my ggm who married James Robert Goodyear); Thomas (1864-1946); Theophilus (1870-?); Mary Jane (1873-?); Samuel (1876-?); Lenora (1878-?); and Sabre Ellen (1881-?).

Frederick was born in Bird Island Cove (now Ellison) and his parents were Thomas and Ann Stead, but I have no additional information on them.

I would be grateful for any help with information concerning this family.

Gullage

rpgoodyear — 3 Sep 2007 12:48:20 GMT

GULLAGE

Seeking information on Mary GULLAGE (b. abt 1820; d. ?), who married John WHITE (b. 1822; d.?) 1847 in Catalina, NL. They had the following children: Victorious (1848-?); Ann (1852-?); Ronald (1854-?); John William (1855-?); Elizabeth (1858-1898); Charlotte (1860-?); Victorious John (1863-1891); Rebecca (1865-?).

Green Island Lighthouse

rpgoodyear — 14 Jul 2007 7:22:34 GMT

My great-grandfather was a lighthouse keeper on Green Island, just outside the Catalina harbour, for a time in the early 1900s and then again in the 1940s.

Does anyone know where I may access lists of lighthouse keepers?

Naomi White of Normans Cove/Long Cove

Caleb Higdon — 7 Oct 2002 4:02:51 GMT

Hi,

I am seeking information regarding my great grandmother, Naomi White, who came from Norman's Cove/Long Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; however, to date I have run into a complete brick wall, and have found absolutely nothing.

Any information would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

Caleb

George Clarke & Mary Summers

Allangeorgeclarke — 1 Jul 2007 11:56:08 GMT

Looking for information on George Clarke & Mary Summers who were married on the 12/24/1867 in Carbonear. Mary Summers was from Flat Rock.

George William HOBBS b 1857 in New Perlican - marr Sarah JONES 1886

ancestralfamilytrees — 16 Jun 2007 4:53:24 GMT

I am researching this couple for friends.

George William HOBBS was born May 11 1857 in New Perlican and on Jan 25 1886, he married Sarah JONES, d/o William Randall JONES & Sarah Margaret DONALDSON.

Here they are in 1901 CENSUS:

1901 CENSUS

Name: George Hobbs
Marital Status: Married
Age: 44
Birth Date: 11 May 1857
Birthplace: Newfoundland
Relation to Head of House: Chef (Head)
Spouse's name: Sarah
Immigration Year: 1885
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: Cong
Occupation: Pêcheur
Province: Quebec
DISTRICT: Chicoutimi and Saguenay
District Number: 149
Sub-District: Bonne-Espérance
Sub-District Number: S1-1
Family Number: 142
Page: 16

Household Members:
Name Age
George Hobbs 44
Sarah Hobbs 42
Suzanna Hobbs 15
Marie Hobbs 13
Louisa Hobbs 11
Lisiann Hobbs 8 [Elizabeth Ann married Samuel POLEM]
Samuel Hobbs 6
Marguerite Hobbs 4 [Margaret]
George Hobbs 1

Any info or help is greatly appreciated!

Joshua Reid and Mary Newhook

Katherine — 11 Jul 2005 11:58:49 GMT

I am looking for any information about a Joshua Reid or Mary Newhook. They were married in 1866 and had 6 children. They are Eugene, Alfred, Andrew, Elizabeth, Sarah Jane (ggm), Lavinia, and Edmund. I seem to have hit a road block here so any information would be helpful.

Re:Walter & Daisey Sooley Harnum; Heart's Delight

Richard Harnum — 23 May 2006 7:17:35 GMT

I am looking for the cemetary site of Daisey Sooley Harnum my grandmother. I would greaty apprieciate any information. Thanks

Daisey Sooley Harnum

Richard Harnum — 25 May 2006 1:51:20 GMT

Thankyou from myself and my family, to everyone who replyed to my query. I now have the information I needed to make arrangements for my father and mother to rest with their loved ones as per there last request.

PEDDLE'S of New Perlican/Old Perlican NFLD

Karen French — 28 Oct 2006 12:45:25 GMT

Anyone know the Peddle's that currently live in New Perlican? They are family but do not know them personally and I am trying to get information. Robert Peddle, whom I believe is from Somerset England, married Mary Hefford and raised at least 6 children of which came my grandmorther Lily Peddle Clarke or raised her family in New Melbourne.

Clarke of Heart's Desire, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland

allanclarke23 — 6 May 2007 11:58:04 GMT

Looking for a George Clarke of Heart's Desire, Trinity Bay. Born abt.1865. He drowned abt. 1890 while fishing near Heart's Desire, Trinity Bay. George Clarke married Amelia Jane Pollett on the 22 November 1882 in Heart's Content. Amelia was the daughter of William Pollett and Susan March of Greens Harbour. After the death of George , Amelia made her way back to New Harbour, later married John Archabald Higdon.
George had a uncle / cousin that moved to Whirbourne, Newfoundland according to resources.

Capt. Hector Curtis Harbour Grace>Twillingate

dcegillott — 5 May 2007 1:47:12 GMT

Hi, I'm looking for a Capt. Hector Curtis who in the 1928 Voter's List is living on Noad Street with George, James and Susanna Curtis. Hector married Matilda Churchill of Portugal Cove, her father was Ezra Churchill. Hector and Matilda had one known child, Ezra William Curtis born 1897, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records for H.G. In the 1910 Philadelphia, Penn. census records, Matilda is then living with her sister Mary Ann Paul (nee Churchill), widow. Matilda's son Ezra William is not living with his mother. There is a mention of a Capt Hector Curtis being in Twillingate where he doing his first time as a sealing capt. there. Would anyone know if Ezra William Curtis, b. 1897 H.G., may have died young? And is the Capt Hector Curtis of Twillingate his father? Thank you....

Bridget Phillips nee Williams, circa 1890, Whitbourne NF

nsgenealogy — 6 May 2007 4:00:26 GMT

Bridget Phillips nee Williams.
A known resident of Whitbourne, NF of 1892-1897. A wife of a James Phillips of the same period and residence. At least three male children of the marriage...possibly a female as well.
Possible in-law links with Newfoundland/Nova Scotia Cullen(?)families of the period.

Whitbourne: Phillips family circa 1890-1905, aka Cullen(?)

nsgenealogy — 6 May 2007 3:39:40 GMT

Description: Information requested for Bridget Phillips nee Williams. Roman Catholic, Whitbourne, NF: Parish Records, Surname-Phillips, (Index To Baptisms: 1891-1916, page 19), Patrick Phillips born December 7, 1892,William James Phillips born May 25, 1894,James Michael Phillips born February 23, 1897, son of James Phillips and Bridget Phillips nee Williams.

Matthew Smith of Chance Cove

allanclarke23 — 29 Apr 2007 3:01:40 GMT

Looking for Matthew Smith born abt. 1855 of Chance Cove who moved to Hopeal, Trinity Bay. He had a brother called Samuel. Matthew's father was Abram Smith of Chance Cove. Matthew married Isabell Williams of New Harbour, Trinity Bay

penny

lerley — 27 Apr 2007 4:39:20 GMT

I need information on Sydney Penny. He was born in England in 1840(?) and immigrated to Canada around 1864. He lived in Rama the Orillia area in Ontario. He married Isabella Holmes. Please help with any info you can.
Sincerely,
Lynne

joseph erley

lerley — 27 Apr 2007 4:32:42 GMT

Surname GEORGE

Doug George — 4 May 2002 12:18:54 GMT

I am having difficulty getting back beyond the mid 1700s with information on any of the GEORGE families of Trinity Bay. If anyone can help, I would very much appreciate it. In particular, information on ROBERT GEORGE, who landed in Heart's Content with his family, (from Wales??) in 1708, would be very helpful. If anyone is interested, I would be glad to share the information I have collected so far. Cheers, Doug George

William Minty of Elliston

Dave Norman — 12 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great great grandfather was William Minty ( born 1798 in Dorset, England )

William was the first schoolteacher and also the stipendary constable of Bird Island Cove, ( now called Elliston ) located about four miles from Bonavista.

He was married twice. First to Mary Crewe of B.I.C.in 1826 and then to Jane Squires of B.I.C. in 1840.

His only two sons died without children, but William had many grandchildren from his daughters.

The grandchildrens'surnames that I know of were Porter, Clouter, Facey, Flinn and Norman.

There are still two daughters whose married names are unknown to me although recent information indicates that the surname "Forward" is a possibility.

If anyone has any links to or information regarding this family please contact me.

"Dave Norman" nmn_54@yahoo.ca

Research IVANY,Louis?Lewis & Theresa (Batson)

Martina (Ivany) DiGiacomo — 12 Jan 2002 12:34:29 GMT

I am searching for info on my family. My grandparents were Louis and Theresa Ivany of Trinity Bay. Their parents were James and Mary Ivany and Rhoda and William Batson, all of Trinity Bay. I know nothing further back than this.
If anyone has any info to share, I would love to know.
My parents are Gordon and Joan (Cantwell) IVANY.
I am really new at this, so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Grant's of New Perlican

baybear54 — 1 Nov 2006 12:23:26 GMT

Trying to find information on any Grant's from New Perlican. It is believed the family originated from Trinity. In March,1854, a Mr. Grant and a Mr. Scott died in a snow storm on the Heart's Content Barrens (as ststed in the Diary of Rev Henry Lind), but the first names are not given. My GGrandparents were Charles Grant and Dorothy Matthews. Charles was the son of John Grant and ??? but I have no idea where he was born but it was about 1818 and he died April 1856. I understand that Charles had sisters who married, ? Martin, ? White and ? Mills. Any information would be appreciated.

William Rowe; Heart's Content

James Rowe — 29 Jan 2006 10:55:25 GMT

Seeking information on William Rowe, from Heart's Content, brother of Thomas W., Henry, Walter and Margaret. All born in the 1870's in Heart's Content. The names Hussey, Hopkins, House, and Bennett also associated with this family. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Penneys of New Perlican and Hickman's Harbor

ontmorg — 13 Mar 2007 4:22:36 GMT

Hello, I am looking for any information on Penneys of New Perlican and Hickman's Harbor. Especially on a James Penney born 1854 in New Perlican, but eventually moved to Hickman's Harbor. He married Annie and had the following children Sarah Elizabeth who I believed married a Piercey from Winterton, John, Mary Hannah, George and Charles. Any information would be appriecated.

Shipbuilder Pittmans/ Dorset>Trinity>New Perlican

mwingerter0102 — 13 Jul 2001 3:49:26 GMT

Looking for others researching this Pittman line. Capt. William Pittman/Pitman was employed by Benjamin Lester of Poole.

William Pittman and and wife Ann White immigrated from Abbotsbury, Dorset to Nfld in 1788 with 3 sons, William, Charles White, and Corbet. In Trinity, Wm. & Ann had 4 more children: George White, Elizabeth, Mary, and Ann.

William Pittman Jr. removed to New Perlican, Trinity Bay to run the Lester/ Garland premises in 1800. He and wife Sarah DEAN (b abt 1775 in Poole, Dorset) had 5 sons: Charles, James, George, Albert, and Corbet, who all followed in the family business.

The descendants of these Pittmans have scattered to other parts of Nfld: St John's, Carbonear, and Hant's Harbor; Canada: Toronto & Nova Scotia; and the USA: my branch immigrated to Michigan (Sault Ste Marie) in the late 1800s. Other Pittmans went to Boston, and possibly Seattle.

Have a good bit of info to share, but also gaps to be filled due to the fact that many records in New Perlican, Carbonear & St John's were destroyed by fires.

Other NEW PERLICAN surnames of interest that connect with my Pittman lines:
WARREN, MARTIN, SEWARD/ SEAWARD, PITTS, MITCHUM/ MITCHEM, MERCHANT.

Anyone who would like to share info, please reply to the board or e-mail me at <win1@usol.com>.

Thanks to all who reply.

Millers of Ireland's Eye, Trinity Bay

ceddison1 — 6 Mar 2006 4:22:05 GMT

I am looking for information on Mary Miller who was from Ireland's Eye. She was a cook on the schooners and met and married John Edison of Botwood. They moved to Hay Cove on the Northern Peninsula where John used to fish. Mary was born in 1882

Do u know my father? Eugene brown?...

christenabrown — 7 Mar 2007 1:35:07 GMT

has anyone seen my father or any member of his family that may be able to link me to my father or my pappa?
Eugen walter brown, born in bonnavista bay, to elsie and alan, brown/dick, siblings include, doug shawn bertha carol. racheal and dawn brown, have been looking for him for 10 years now, please can anyone help his only oldest daughter christena marie brown, yes i spelled christena correct, lol. please email me if anyone knows of him or his family, thank you, northwindbaby at hotmail . com,

Cumby

bettyweir11 — 1 Aug 2003 9:07:38 GMT

I'm looking for info on my ggrandfather George Cumby born approx. 1846 in Heart's Content. I can't find which family he was from . I'd appreciate any help WITH THANKS. Betty

Barrett/Gosse

RaymondGosse — 12 Dec 2002 3:08:27 GMT

Mary Gosse b. 1760, daughter of Richard Gosse sr. (1718-1774) wife unknown, married David Barrett Dec 5, 1782.

Alexander Gear

Ron Gear — 21 Mar 2004 4:34:20 GMT

I am looking for any information on Alexander Gear SR. I allready have the info on JR. Born in NFLD in Perrys Cove in the early 1800's. Before my forgetfullness kicks in i would like to say thanks to all who take the time to contribute their info. Have a nice day. Ron Gear.

Help with Power line

BerniceChiniborch — 3 Feb 2007 6:52:41 GMT

John Thomas Power B Nov 26, 1836 Urban area of St. Johns NFLD
Had a sister Mary she married (1) Mike Malone they had two sons Mike and Patrick.
(2) Jack Connolly they had a daughter Margaret
Had 3 brothers Ned who married Kate
Patrick (NB census of 1901 has Patrick born 1851 visiting John)
Richard wife unknown had two sons Gerry and Michael

John Thomas married Eliza June 13 1864 St. Johns NFLD She was born Sept8, 1837 Rural area Father Thomas Sinnott.

John and Eliza had the following children
Mary Joseph Born Dec 12, 1865 St. Johns
John Peter Born 29 June 1868 St. Johns
Bridget Grace 28 Sept 1874 Val D’Amour NB
John Thomas Power died Mar7, 1916 Val D’Amour NB
Eliza died Nov 22, 1920 Val D’Amour NB ( Church records show her as Hurly, may have been brought up by Hurly grandparents )

Anyone know this family? I am from the line of John Peter Power who married Clara Adams in New Brunswick. I have very little on the Power side of the family. I know they lived in the St. Johns area and Torbay, and other small villages. They were Roman Catholic. Desperate for any help, please contact if you can add to this Power family.

Henry Albert Walters / Greta Long (mid to late 1800s)

notmyrealname1 — 24 Jan 2007 8:15:45 GMT

Looking to find info on Henry Albert Walters (born Cardiff Wales). Married Greta Long (born Trinity Bay, Newfoundland). Any info on these two appreciated - I can't find anything.

They had a child Albert Edward Walters (b. 15 Aug 1870) who married Eliza Ivany (b. 26 Jan 1872) in Salmon Cove East 09 May 1895. Albert and Eliza left for Vancouver around 1900. Trying to find out if Albert had any siblings that remained in Newfoundland.

Children of Albert Edward Walters and Eliza Ivany:
Olive Blanche (born in Vancouver)
Patience (born in Newfoundland)
Herbert James
Charles Elmer (born in Vancouver)
Albert Earl (born in Vancouver)

Thanks for any help you can provide.

George Matthews

David Vatcher — 25 Jan 2004 8:52:39 GMT

Looking for info concerning the Matthews family of New Perlican. George Matthews married Lousia (unknown) of Hant's Harbour. George was the son of James Matthews (1826-1908) and Sarah (1831-1915). James and Sarah also had the following children Peter James and William. James was the son of George (b. abt 1809) and Mary who had the following children James, Robert and Joanna. George was the son James Matthews of Netherbury, Dorset and Sarah Hiscock of Fox Island who married at Trinity 29 Oct 1803 and had the following children George, Mary, Elizabeth and Charolette.

Lizzie Johnson b. 1897 - Trouty, Trinity Bay

eggo31 — 31 Dec 2006 5:24:16 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-grandmother. Her name was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Johnson. She was born in September 1897 in Trouty, Trinity Bay and died in 1979 in Grand Falls. She married Pierce Goodyear (son of Albert Goodyear and Mary Jane Pinsent) in 1914 in Grand Falls. He was born in December 1886 in Ladle Cove, Notre Dame Bay and died in June 1959 in Grand Falls.

I am looking for information on her ancestors and siblings. I have tons, and tons of info on Goodyear, some on Pinsent, but nothing on Johnson.

Ian Roberts

Goodyears of Little Catalina

goodyear_mfg — 9 Nov 2003 7:35:59 GMT

Tracing Gudgers/Goodyears from Little Catalina To Harbour Grace/Briants Cove/Carbonear back to England.James Gudger married a Miss Vokey Nov9/1843 in Carbonear ahd 14 sons!!! Need help to name sons and find who Miss Vokey was!

Benjamin Smtih, Heart's Ease

Lester Green — 27 May 2003 9:16:41 GMT

Hi,

I am looking for any information on Benjamin Smith and his wife Racheal??. They were the earliest settlers to start the Smith line of decendents at Heart's Ease, T.B.

They had the following children at Gooseberry Cove, T.B.
Joseph Smith (b.??; d.1914)
Theresa Smith (b. 1864)
George Smith (b. 1867)
Sarah (b.1855, Fox Habour)
Teresa (b.1858, Fox Harbour)

All the Best,
Lester

Hiscock family, Catalina area

rpgoodyear1 — 17 Oct 2006 1:11:21 GMT

Hello, everyone.

I have subscribed to the Trinity Bay list for sometime now and read the postings with great interest; however, this will be the first time that I have posted a query in several years.

My great-grandmother was a Hiscock from Catalina.

Her parents were Joseph (abt.1847 to 1911) and Jane (abt. 1854 to 1918).

Their children included:

Thomas (1866 - ?)
Rebecca (1876 - ?)
Elizabeth (1878-1878)
Susan (1878-1878)
Mary Marie (1879 - ?)
Herbert (1882 - ?)
Sarah Maude (1884 - 1890)
Edward Thomas (1886 - 1911)
Richard Taylor (1886 - ?)
Chesley (1888 - 1888)
Ellen (1888 - 1922)
Jessie (1891 - ?)

My great-grandmother was Ellen who married Walter Pierce, and after his passing in the S.S. Southern Cross sealing disaster, Isaac Gullage.

I am looking for any information on Joseph and Jane as I have hit a road block in tracing earlier generations of their families. At the moment, I have their dates of death and information concerning the baptism of their children, but no dates of birth, baptism or marriage for Joseph and Jane, nor who their parents were.

If you have information on this family in your records, I would very much appreciate it.

Thanks for your time.

Paul Whelan son of James Whelan and Priscilla Reglar

Michael Ryan — 6 Dec 2006 12:21:20 GMT

This day December 5, 2006 I am asking that the researcher looking for info concerning this group email me perhaps through the Webmaster of the Nfld Roots site. I did not see any information since your initial request from Saturday December 2, 2006. We are related because Paul was a sibling of my paternal great grandmother, Sarah Matilda.

Hicks family of Elliston, Trinity Bay

Shirley Ralph — 7 Jun 2003 4:06:49 GMT

I am researching the Hicks family of Elliston (Bird Island Cove), Trinity Bay, NL. I was wondering if anyone out there has Hicks in their family from Elliston. I do have a lot of info on Bonavista Hicks but cannot find out where the Hicks of Elliston originated from. Names I am interested in are John, who had a son Joseph. Joseph married Charlotte Chard in 1849. They had a son John Chard Hicks b:1854. This man is my ggrandfather. Any info welcome.
Shirley Ralph

Bursey's of Old Perlican

dgerow3 — 13 Mar 2004 5:36:49 GMT

Hi
Looking for anyone researching names from Old Perlican. I am concentrating on Bursey, Pike and Young from Old Perlican, but am willing to talk about others.

Emily Jane Peircy

KJopeManning — 5 Nov 2006 12:51:12 GMT

Looking for information on Emily Jane Peircy, born 1863, St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Anyone researching the name Peircy?
Thank you,
Kathleen

John & Mary (nee Gullidge) White

Paul Goodyear — 31 Oct 2006 2:41:32 GMT

I am seeking information on John and Mary White (nee Gullidge).

They were married on November 11, 1847 in the Anglican Church at Catalina.

Their daughter Elizabeth (1858-1898) was my great great grandmother

Peter Pardy

Paul Goodyear — 31 Oct 2006 2:38:24 GMT

My great great grandparents were Peter Pardy (1848?-1917) and Elizabeth (nee White - daugher of John & Mary) (1858-1898) of Catalina, married on October 14, 1879

Their children included
Charlotte Ann (1879-?)
Mary Hannah (1881-?)
George (1885-?)
Flora Jane (1886-?)
Adelaide (1888-?
Rachel (1890-1918)
John (1893-?)
William (1896-?)

I am looking for any information on this family, particularly on Peter's ancestors

Garland Pierce

Paul Goodyear — 31 Oct 2006 2:28:55 GMT

I have a birth record for a Garland Pierce, born in Catalina and baptized on April 18, 1880 in the Bonavista Church of England. Parents are listed as Alexander and Elizabeth Pierce.

I can find no other record of this couple, but I have an Alexander and Isabella Pierce and I think the name Elizabeth in the baptismal record may be in error. Alexander & Isabella Pierce were my great great grandparents, and I am trying to determine whether Garland Pierce is related.

Does anyone have any information on any of these individuals? I would appreciate hearing from you.

PAUL's of Lower Island Cove/Bay de Verde

Karen French — 28 Oct 2006 1:01:53 GMT

Anyone have information on John Paul's family? One of his daughter's or grandaughter's married Thomas Vail of Ringwood Hampshire England area in the early 1800's. Don't know where all the decendents went. Thoughts?

Abel Reid born about 1901, Trinity Bay? Anyone ever heard of him?

iamMelissaDMatt — 8 Sep 2006 1:38:20 GMT

Hello.
My husband is a Reid and we are searching for his ancestors.
His g-grandfather was an Abel Reid, born approx. 1901 in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. We have no knowledge of his parents or any siblings. He is a mystery at this point. We do know that he ended up moving to Nova Scotia at some point and married Celina LeBlanc. They moved to Ontario where they lived and died. Buried in Nova Scotia.
I have been searching online and see that there are many Reid families in Newfoundland.
Are there many different Reid families in Newfoundland or is just about all of these familes descended from some big Reid family from centuries ago?
Please reply if you can help,
also if you know of any great Newfoundland genealogy sites you think may help.
thanks,
Melissa & Scott (Reid)

Short/Brine/Hiscock

Debbie Greenway — 21 Oct 2006 5:45:07 GMT

Am updating my previous message to add a couple of other surnames linked to my Short family. Hope someone has some information on these families.

Kings of New Bonaventure

KellyMollins — 9 Oct 2006 3:10:02 GMT

I am looking for information on Frank King born about 1898 New Bonaventure, child of Moses King. Moses had several families. I am descended from his last child, Joseph Walter King, born 1903. When the Moses and his wife died, shortly after the birth of Joseph Walter, Frank was taken to Sydney, Nova Scotia. Anyone who has any information can email me at gdmollins@nf.sympatico.ca
thanks!
Kelly Mollins

PIERCEY-PORT REXTON, T.B.

Mary Harvey — 27 May 2006 1:41:15 GMT

if your last name is PIERCEY,if you are a red head,if you lived on LAWRENCE AVE. in 1970, moved to COLLEGE st. Then left ONTARIO for VANCOUVER
before returning to NFLD.If you worked with the dept. of
forestry in the 1960s.Would you pleae respond to this.
Possibly someone knows him and could pass this along. THANKS.

Stacey's from Sound Island, NL

hmullins178 — 24 Sep 2006 1:02:03 GMT

I am searching for info to add to, and confirm info my dad has been collecting over the last several years.
I am looking for details on Henry Stacey and his descendants. Henry was born in England in 1793 and arrived in Sound Island, possibly via Brigus, around 1810-1814.

Davis

Richard Burton — 25 Aug 2006 1:49:07 GMT

Looking for info on Abram(abraham) Davis or Kisija Rebecca Davis nee King he was born Apr.1859 and died apr.5,1924...
She was born Jan.1866 and died Dec.29,1945.Both were born in Greenspond area and both died and was buried in Catalina,Trinity Bay.Any info would be great.

Jackson of Trinity Bay

Calvin_W — 26 Jan 2003 7:10:08 GMT

Henry Jackson and Caroline/Carrie Garland had a son Samuel born Trinity Bay 2 Mar 1866. Samuel emigrated to the U.S. in 1891 where he lived in Boston and married Elizabeth/Bessie Garland also born Newfoundland. Would appreciate any information about Henry and Carrie.
Calvin T. Wright
Concord, NH