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Re: Greenwood cemetery lookup - Shoemaker

chrised152 — 2013-05-16 17:09:24Z

Thanks - appreciated

Re: Greenwood cemetery lookup - Shoemaker

weewillica — 2013-05-16 14:05:15Z

Alice SHOEMAKER 1875-1957 on Genweb Greenwood Cemetery
http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/1260884

Re: Stevenson Tile/Brick yard

haagseknul — 2013-05-15 04:03:33Z

Just read your post. The yard was south of Tilbury yes and east of coatsworth. My father briefly worked there in 1953 after we came to Canada. Would love to see any pics you may have. I now live back in Ontario near Woodstock. I could come down to view any pics or info you may have. That would be great.

Bert Jansen

Re: Mills, Brown

deved_1 — 2013-05-14 16:00:50Z

Hi Jean,
Just saw your posting. I'm also researching the family of Benjamin & Hannah Brown, & also Hannah's family (the Hall's of Merlin) & their nieces, the Theobald's from Merlin & Leamington. Would love to share information.

Re: Looking for Neil McCallum and Mary Patterson Family info

djp448 — 2013-05-10 18:10:14Z

I found John, Mary and their three oldest daughters in the 1861 Census of Canada
You have to open up the actual record to see the name of Mary and the three daughters.
1861 Census of Canada about Neil Mc Callan
Name: Neil Mc Callan
Gender: Male
Age: 32
Birth Year: 1829
Birthplace: Scotland
Marital Status: Married
Home in 1861: Yarmouth, Elgin, Canada West
Religion: Church of Scotland
Film Number: C-1019
Page Number: 126
Household Members:
Name Age
Neil Mc Callan 32
According to an IGI record Neil and mary were married in St.Thomas, Elgin county in 1855

Re: Looking for Neil McCallum and Mary Patterson Family info

djp448 — 2013-05-10 18:10:13Z

Greenwood cemetery lookup - Shoemaker

chrised152 — 2013-04-30 15:11:39Z

Although Greenwood is on the Genweb site Alice Shoemaker is not listed. Could someone have a look for her headstone info please?

Re: Freeman GREEN of Howard Township

FredBlair0 — 2013-04-17 15:39:31Z

I am not related to the Greens but am researching the militia veterans of the War of 1812 and have records for Freeman Green. I would like to know more about Freeman.

help on find obituary

shannonlarsen1 — 2013-04-10 00:04:03Z

I am trying to find an obituary or death notice on Ellen Clark. She was born Ellen Couthburt in Caledon about 1834. She married Oswell Clark and died 9 Sept 1899 in Chatham, Kent. Oswell Clark died 14 Feb 1907 also in Chatham. I am looking for death information on either one. I live in the US and would appreciate it if anyone in Chatham can check for me in the local library.

Shannon

Re: Bassett Collins Blewett

Daryl459 — 2013-04-08 20:51:13Z

I wonder if you are still "out there" after so long since your post about Jean Blewett.

I am interested in her also. See the Find a Grave website I posted as a tribute:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=67...

I am also interested in Archie P. McKishnie. I posted a tribute page to him at:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=mc...;

You mention that you are a descendant. Would you have photographs of Archie or Jean that I could post on their tribute pages?

I am in Kitchener, Ontario.

Daryl

dcsxnr05@sympatico.ca

Re: Frederick H Ward and family

talbotrail — 2013-04-07 22:39:56Z

?? Frederick WARD 1893-1942 (this is in Elgin County, which is next to Kent County)
http://geneofun.on.ca/names/photo/1165410

Other WARDs in this cemetery (no Margaret)
http://www.geneofun.on.ca/cems/ON/ONELG10595/W

Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid (not complete)
http://ocfa.islandnet.com/ocfa-search.php

?? WARD, Frederick H. St Peter's Roman Catholic, London, Sections F to M Middlesex London MX-LC-149-4

Re: Frederick H Ward and family

talbotrail — 2013-04-07 22:22:08Z

Hi Matt,

"Abandoned house in Palmyra, Ontario, Canada originally owned by the GUYITT family."
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/68223266
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/38802145
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/68165280

A member with the last name GUYITT
http://boards.ancestry.ca/authorPosts.aspx?uid=001b5c9c-0003...

Re: Kermit Helena Tabitha Fox, ONT

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-30 07:40:40Z

Name: Kamil Helena Tabitha Fox
[Kermit Helena Tabitha Fox]
Date of Birth: 21 Nov 1903
Gender: Female
Birth County or District: Essex
Father's Name: Orlan Fox
Mother's name: Elizabeth Chase
Archive Name: Archives of Ontario
Archive Series: MS929
Archive Reel: 163

Name: Kermit Helena Fox
Birth Place: Ontario
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1904
Father Name: Orlan Fox
Mother Name: Elizabeth A Chase Fox
Spouse Name: Walter H Setterington
Spouse's Age: 18
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1904
Spouse Birth Place: Ontario
Spouse Father Name: Fred R Setterington
Spouse Mother Name: Mary Collison Setterington
Marriage Date: 20 May 1922
Marriage County or District: Essex

Name: Mrs Kermit M Rhea
Location: Essex, Ontario
Occupation: -R
Electoral District: Essex South
Year: 1963

Name: Chester Arnold Rhea
Date of Birth: 25 Jan 1893
Gender: Male
Birth County or District: Kent
Father's Name: Maurice A Rhea
Mother's name: Alice Jane Vickery
Archive Name: Archives of Ontario
Archive Series: MS929
Archive Reel: 116

Name: Chester A Rhea
Birth Place: Zone Tp, Ontario
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Father Name: Maurice Rhea
Mother Name: Alice Vickery
Spouse Name: Polly M Jones
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1896
Spouse Birth Place: Wales
Spouse Father Name: Jones
Spouse Mother Name: Jones
Marriage Date: 12 Jul 1915
Marriage County or District: Kent

Name: Chester A Rhea
Arrival Date: 10 Sep 1934
Age: 44 Years 8 Months
Birth Date: abt 1890
Birthplace: Chatham Ont
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: Irish
Port of Arrival: Detroit, Michigan
Accompanied by: Friend Dora Meston
Departure Contact: Foster Sister Mrs. Rosetta
Microfilm Roll Number: M1478_85

Name: Chester A Rhea
Arrival Date: 4 Oct 1927
Age: 34 Years 9 Months
Birth Date: abt 1893
Birthplace: Zone of Kent Co Ont
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: Irish
Port of Arrival: Detroit, Michigan
Departure Contact: Father Morris
Arrival Contact: Friend Henry Cook
Microfilm Roll Number: M1478_85

Re: Gilhuly

coleenhandlonshaull — 2013-03-30 00:43:39Z

Steve, can you contact me at coleen1951 @yahoo.com

thanks.

Your sis is in my tree because she married a Crowe. And that is why I have your mom in my tree. And your dad.

Coleen from Michigan

Re: Gilhuly

holeinthewalll51 — 2013-03-29 18:33:50Z

coleen hi just saw your post from sept.2007 MC Joan (Gilhuly) Reaume was my mother.her father was Andrew L Gilhuly a brother of Leo (Shawns grandfather) she was born in Marine City Michigan but lived most of her life in Canada Steve Reaume

Arthur McDougall Born Wallaceburg, Ontario; Died May 1967 Renton, Washington

oastwd — 2013-03-24 19:46:49Z

The Seattle Daily Times Monday, May 15, 1967
Arthur McDougall
Funeral services for Arthur McDougall, 87, of 6210 116th Avenue Southeast, Renton, will be at 10AM tomorrow in Stokes’ Chapel, Renton, with burial in Mount Olivet, Renton. He died Saturday at his home.

Born in Wallaceburg, Ontario, Mr. McDougall moved to Michigan as a child. He went to Anacortes when he was 18, to Maple Valley in 1917 and to Renton in 1946. He was a retired logger and carpenter.

Surviving are his wife, Amelia; four daughters, Mrs. Jack Douglass, Maple Valley and Mrs. Jane Lindquist, Mrs. Lloyd McNeely and Mrs. Donald Krall, all of Renton; three sons, Frank of Kent and Dick and Bob McDougall, both of Seattle and a sister, Mrs. Anne Johnson, in Michigan.

Kermit Helena Tabitha Fox

SidneyFox61 — 2013-03-24 15:50:54Z

she was marr- to Chester Arnold Rhea
I have her as dead -18 aug 1990
any Information would help
she was also marr- to a walter setterington
and a ? murray
Thank You
Sidney T Fox

Martha Rouse Starks of Chatham Twp.

mignonettebooks — 2013-03-22 00:19:15Z

Looking to connect with others researching the Rouse and Starks family. I'm a descendant of Martha Rouse Starks who died in Chatham Twp. on May 10, 1904.

Martha Rouse Starks of Chatham Twp.

mignonettebooks — 2013-03-22 00:18:59Z

Looking to connect with others researching the Rouse and Starks family. I'm a descendant of Martha Rouse Starks who died in Chatham Twp. on May 10, 1904.

Wm. McKee

dnmfoemmel444 — 2013-03-20 21:27:18Z

I would especially appreciate obituary information concerning William McKee. He was born 28 Oct 1829 in Belfast, Ireland, the son of David & Nancy McKee. He lived in Thamesville at the time of his death - 31 Aug 1896, and is buried in the Mayhew Cemetery, Thamesville, Kent Co., Ontario. Any information you can give to help me find this is appreciated.
Mary

Re: Arnold Family - War of 1812

MarleneDainesRussell — 2013-03-20 03:38:45Z

I would love to hear from you about your Arnold records for war of 1812. I live in Barrie actually Sandy cove Acres.my email is rm-russell@sympatico.ca

Re: Arnold Family - War of 1812

FredBlair0 — 2013-03-19 20:23:42Z

I have War of 1812 Upper Canada Militia indices for online records. Please reply to fredblairorillia@hotmail.com if you would like to look at Arnold family records.

Re: BELL family - Northwood Ontario (1920-1930's)

satch42179 — 2013-03-15 06:32:54Z

Glad to have been of help. No relation.

I am a displaced Canadian living in Australia.

If you need anymore lookups let me know through this site and I will see what I can do.

1921 census should be released in June.

Re: BELL family - Northwood Ontario (1920-1930's)

miss_chillidozer — 2013-03-15 03:25:57Z

I am over the moon having received this information on my 'Canadian connection'! Thank you for such a prompt reply satch42179. Are these ancestors on a tree of yours? I now want to ensure I discover more about Florence having an original letter she wrote to her Aunt Florence in Australia.

Re: BELL family - Northwood Ontario (1920-1930's)

satch42179 — 2013-03-13 22:45:17Z

From Ancestry.ca

William James Bell, b 22 Feb 1908, s/o Wm Bell and Mary Armstrong, lot 13 Concession 6, farmer, Harwick, Kent County, Registration #024369.

David Bell, 2 July 1911, s/o Wm Bell, farmer, & Mary Armstrong of Harwich, physician T L McRitchie.
This is a Declaration of Birth given by Mary Jane Bell of Northwood RR2, given at Chatham Ont 21 Dec 1928. #901170.

Florence Margaret Bell, 11 Mar 1913, d/o Bill Bell and Mary Jane Armstrong, parents were married 4 March 1903 at Harwich, physician Thos McRitchie.
# 031668.

George Thomas Bell, 22 July 1904, s/o Wm Bell & May Armstrong.
No other information given.

Marriage
William Bell, 31, b and living Raleigh Tsp, s/o Wm Bell and Jane Hastings married Mary Armstrong, 21, b co Tyrone Scotland, d/o Thos Armstrong and Violet McCormick, 4 March 1903 Kent County.
No other info given.

Death?
William Bell, 19 July 1871 Raleigh Tsp, farmer,died 30 Dec 1933, s/o William Bell and Jane Hastings both b Ireland, informant: Mrs William Bell RR3 Essex Ont, wife, died of cardiac failure due to toxic goitre, burial Maple Leaf Cemetery Chatham Ont.
Had been at residence in Essex for 6 mths.
Files in Harwich Kent County. # 018543.

1911 census Harwich Kent
BELL
William, July 1868, 42, b Ont
Jane, May 1869, 32, Ireland?
George Thomas, Jul 1904, 6, Ont
William James, Feb 1908, 3, Ont
David, July 1910, 11/12

Florence wasn't born until 1913 according to birth regos.
1911 was the last census released.

BELL family - Northwood Ontario (1920-1930's)

miss_chillidozer — 2013-03-13 11:39:07Z

Tracing relatives of Mrs Mary BELL (n.Armstrong) orig. from Australia who married Mr BELL and resided in Northwood, Ontario
They had two children born early in 1910's being "Willie' and Florence. My family tree originates from her sister.

Re: Dresden cemetary lookup

chrised152 — 2013-03-11 17:36:00Z

OCFA shows that a Horton,Betty M (Clark) also buried in Dresden.

Re: Dresden cemetary lookup

chrised152 — 2013-03-09 14:19:44Z

Thanks

I have his birth. Orlo married Aleda Pickering 25 Oct 1927 and I knew that they had split up. Aleda completly disappeared (no grave on ocfa) but Orlo is buried in Dresden.

Re: Dresden cemetary lookup

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-09 13:04:32Z

NOT WHAT YOU ASKED FOR BUT MAY HELP

Name: Orlo Horton
Date of Birth: 25 Mar 1908
Gender: Male
Birth County or District: Kent
Father's Name: Nathan Edward Horton
Mother's name: Mary Dorcas Burk
Archive Name: Archives of Ontario
Archive Series: MS929
Archive Reel: 8

1911
Nathon Horton 37
Mary Horton 38
Melo B Horton 16
Lena M Horton 10
Olive B Horton 4
Ollo H Horton 3
Edward C Horton 1
Mary A Horton 2/12
Province: Ontario
District: Kent West
District Number: 85
Sub-District: Harwich
Sub-District Number: 12

VOTERS LISTS
SHOWN FROM 1940
Name: Orlo & BETTY Horton
Location: Lambton; Kent, Ontario
Occupation: Retired, R. R
Electoral District: Lambton-Kent
Year: 1974

Dresden cemetary lookup

chrised152 — 2013-03-08 16:51:47Z

Can anyone do a lookup please for Orlo Horton who is buried in the Dresden Cemetary?

Baldoon Settlement, Chenail Ecarte

pattihartford1 — 2013-03-04 03:58:03Z

In a search for James Stewart, b. Scotland, md Maragaret Johnson and son-in-law of Lionel Johnson, all early settlers of Lord Selkirk's Baldoon settlement, I came across a photo labeled only Chenail Ecarte (The Snye). Here's the link. http://photo-canada.info/photos/C/Chenail%20Ecarte%20(The%20...
I'm wondering if anyone can identify the man in the photo.

Re: Stevenson Tile/Brick yard

rodgeyd — 2013-03-03 22:25:28Z

Are referring to The Tile Yard in Stevenson Ontario,just outside of Tilbury.My grandfather Owned it.I just happened to come across your post when googled Stevenson.My mom has pics and old movies of people coming and going from work.

Re: David Ross family from Monaghan Ireland

darleneparker10 — 2013-03-02 20:41:25Z

Hi Jim, I sent you an email bit I am afraid I don't have info from Ireland either.

David Ross family from Monaghan Ireland

jbd729 — 2013-03-01 11:49:51Z

Looking for information on David Ross (b. 1788 Monaghan Ireland d. 17 July 1872 Camden Kent Ontario) and his wife Margaret (nee Cunningham) (b. 1789 Ireland d. 1873 Kent Ontario)

My information shows them immigrating to Canada in 1848 with 4 children: John, William, Margaret and Eliza. They settled in the Camden, Kent area. My particular interest is with William Ross, who was my wife's 2xgreat grandfather.

I have information about the family after settling in Canada but am having major difficulty getting anything further about the family back in Ireland.

If you have similar interest or information plase get in touch.

Jim Davis
jbd729@yahoo.com

Re: Holmes, Dean or Wilson in Blenheim, Harwich Twp. 1930s-1940s

Holmesix — 2013-02-21 01:39:07Z

Hi Barb Well so far no relations ;( The Thomas I know of was one of the first settlers in Chatham Ontario Canada in the 1790s he is so far unrelated Either. My g-g grandfather Henry Holmes and one of his brothers James appear in the JH Beers Commemorative Biographical record as well since they were pioneers I have a few History books on the Harwich Kent area lets stay in touch we may come across each others family and/or may find a common link somewhere tc Terry

Re: Charles Deighton

avacupaT — 2013-02-20 16:25:41Z

Hello EllinSpain

This is the information I was looking for. I had looked on O.C.F.A. (ontario cemetary finding aid) which does not have pictures of the headstones themselves to get any date information from. I did not think to look on Findagrave.

Thank you for your time and help EllinSpain.

Re: Charles Deighton

ELLinSpain — 2013-02-20 13:19:49Z

???

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=77...

Re: Holmes, Dean or Wilson in Blenheim, Harwich Twp. 1930s-1940s

bgiez — 2013-02-20 03:05:57Z

Thanks for your response, Terry. Since my original post in 2000, I have found more information on the Holmes/Wilson family.

My Holmes family came from Market Weighton and Pocklington, Yorkshire, England. My ancestor, Thomas Holmes (1839-1926), seems to be the only one of his siblings who crossed the pond. Thomas was in Market Weighton in 1861, and Sunderland, Brock, Ontario in 1871. I have recently found out that Thomas served in the US Navy in 1865 during the American Civil War, so it appears that he moved fairly frequently.

Thomas married Frances Elizabeth Wilson (abt 1843-1879), widow of William Henry, in 1871 in Sunderland. They had at least 4 children before Frances died in 1879.

Frances Wilson Henry Holmes, daughter of William Wilson and Hannah Carnell/Carnall, had 5 siblings, one of whom, Mary Ann Wilson (1843-1919), married Edmond Morrison (1839-1934)and they lived in Orford township, Kent County, Ontario. I found this information in "Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Kent, Ontario"which contained a biographical sketch of the Edmond Morrison family.

So, I am not sure if you can tie in to this Holmes family or not. There was an Abraham Holmes in either Pocklington or Market Weighton; I don't remember which, but I could not connect that Abraham to my Holmes line. Do you know where your Holmes family was from?

Barbara

Re: Newcombe cemetary lookup please

chrised152 — 2013-02-19 23:24:32Z

Thank you Patricia - much appreciated

Ed

Re: Newcombe cemetary lookup please

trishobrien411 — 2013-02-19 22:36:48Z

Today I looked at the recording of the cemetery done by the Ontario Genealogical Society and here is what was recorded.
The stones were numbered at the time of transcription, so #65 - Hand pointing up

In memory of Peter son of John and Lydia Morrison died June 7, 1870 age 22 yr's 6 mo's.

I come I come at thy command
I give my spirit to thy hand
Stretch forth thine everlasting arms
And shield me in the last alarm.
(stone came from J. A. Campbell in Bothwell)

#60 Open book with words Holy Bible
In memory of Lydia wife of John Morrison died Feb 11, 1892 aged 77 yrs 9 mos 6 d's

The winter of trouble is past
The storms of affliction are o'er
Her struggles are ended at last
And sorrow and death are no more.

(Stone provided by A. F. Robertson, Blenheim)

#61 - J. M.
(This was probably either a foot stone or head stone and no other information appears on it)

Hope this helps you out, but is probably just causes you to ask more questions!!

Take care...........Patricia

Re: charles mace

talbotrail — 2013-02-19 14:40:03Z

Stratford is in Perth County, not Kent. If you are desperate enough to call, there are 4 listings.

http://www.canada411.ca/search/?stype=si&what=mace&w...

charles mace

burgess76 — 2013-02-19 11:48:48Z

looking for family in Stratford Ontario. name Mace believed to be family of Charles Mace born Woolwich England 1800 had and still has family in the area and would desperatly like to be in contact,as am going to South Africa in a few weeks to meet another living relation from this line please please anybody help me thanking in anticipation Patricia Burgess/Mace

Charles Deighton

avacupaT — 2013-02-19 05:14:00Z

Can anyone do an act of genealogical kindness for me in the Riverview Wallaceburg Cemetary please? I need the dates from the headstone of CHARLES DEIGHTON. In OCFA Ref # is KT-654-0

Re: BACCUS, m PHILLIPS, ONT

MarleneDainesRussell — 2013-02-19 03:41:58Z

Hello: My name is Mrs. Marlene Russell and I grew up with a family of Phillips .The father was George or Albert Phillips married to Annie Phillips. This was in the late 1940's in Barrie ,Ontario ,Canada. There children were Harold, Evlyn, Myrna, Lorraine, John, Danny, George,Barry, Dolly, and one more son I believe. They lived on the edge of Barrie which later became Barrie. The father worked at an automotive place (scrap yard.)I hope this is helpful.

BACCUS, m PHILLIPS, ONT

ELLinSpain — 2013-02-18 20:09:58Z

DIFFERNT SPELLING AGAIN

Name: Marshall N Phillips
Birth Place: Ekfrid
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Father Name: George Phillips
Mother Name: Rachiel Willcox
TO
Spouse Name: Jane Banons (SPELT BACCUS ON ORIGINAL)
Spouse's Age: 29
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1842
Spouse Birth Place: Lansdowne
Spouse Father Name: James Shaw
Spouse Mother Name: Isabel Campell
Marriage Date: 17 Oct 1871
Marriage County or District: Kent

JANE SHAW, ONT

ELLinSpain — 2013-02-18 20:03:46Z

knowing how difficult it is to transcribe some records maybe...

Name: James Bockens
Age: 22
Birth Place: Canada
Spouse Name: Shaw, Jane
Spouse Age: 15
Spouse Birth Place: Canada
Marriage Date: 5 Apr 1858
Spouse Father Name: James Shaw
Spouse Mother Name: Ann Shaw
Microfilm Roll: 1030059
Spouse Residence: Escott
Residence: Lansdowne Township
County: Leeds and Grenville
Marriage Place: Gananoque

Re: rep: Backus/Baccus

kellyleighr — 2013-02-17 20:23:54Z

Jason, yes your wife is related to me through Jackson reive.
Am a 3grant granddaughter from his first marraige to Harriette Fox.
Jackson & Mary had 7 children.
Mary Bakcus was married 3x's

Kelly

Re: Newcombe cemetary lookup please

chrised152 — 2013-02-17 13:01:34Z

Thanks Patricia - info still required

Ed

Re: Newcombe cemetary lookup please

trishobrien411 — 2013-02-17 03:18:40Z

Do you still require the lookup......if so, i can do it for you next week.

Patricia

Re: Newcombe cemetary lookup please

chrised152 — 2013-02-16 23:07:31Z

Newcombe is located on the Ridge Line Harwich Twp between Ridgetown and Blenheim