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House number Changes

mckay_carolyn — 2013-05-21 18:41:04Z

I was recently at Niagara Falls trying to find a house that my grandmother was born at in early 1900's but I noticed the numbers are all changed

I am specifically trying to find
8 Morrison Street
158 Ontario Avenue (original numbers)

Does anyone know what the numbers are now??

Re: Frederick Kaul & Alice Bickford

eraimer22 — 2013-03-26 19:10:53Z

Alice Bickford Wedelstedt Kaul was born Alice Bickford in August 1861, the oldest of 2 daughters born to George Bickford and Maryetta Branham Bickford ( obituary of sister Margaret).The mother died Jan. 21, 1867 when Alice was 5 years old and the father died July 5, 1872 when Alice was almost 11 years old in St. Louis, Missouri. Charles Wedelstedt was then working for the newspaper Staats Zeitung in St. Louis in 1872, and he and his wife Sarah most likely adopted Alice at that time. Charles Wedelstedt then moved his family to Wisconsin...he was living in Milwaukee, according to city directories in 1876 and 1877, the year daughter Alice Wedelstedt married Fred Kaul. Alice's younger sister was Margaret "Maggie"L. Bickford Shrimplin who lived in Lawrence, Kansas.

Re: Will of Mary Hopkins w/o Abijah Hopkins

sleuthkmw — 2013-03-24 14:26:34Z

Thank you Sharon and Kathleen. My error is not rechecking the posts I make. Next time I am at the archives I will try this reel and trace the land transactions. Hopefully it will give me a clue as to who Martha married. If either of you come across it, would you let me know.
Thx, Kathy

Re: Will of Mary Hopkins w/o Abijah Hopkins

KathleenLeveroni — 2013-03-23 15:01:05Z

Thanks so very much for your help. I found it!

Re: Will of Mary Hopkins w/o Abijah Hopkins

Sharon2491 — 2013-03-23 14:24:59Z

The will can be found on Rootsweb's WorldConnect site by following this link:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

Sharon
Welland, Ontario

Re: Will of Mary Hopkins w/o Abijah Hopkins

Sharon2491 — 2013-03-23 13:41:59Z

Were you successful in finding the reel info?

If not, try this reel: MS 8412 (Archives of Ontario Microfilm Reference Number).

Sharon
Welland, Ontario

Re: Will of Mary Hopkins w/o Abijah Hopkins

KathleenLeveroni — 2013-03-22 16:43:44Z

Is this will for Mary Hopkins for Mary PRICE Hopkins. I am trying to piece together the Price family from Sussex Co., New Jersey. My grgrandmother was married to Thorn Price, s/oTunis Price, s/o Samuel Price, s/o Robert Price. If I am right, then Mary Hopkins would have been a child of Robert and Abigail Price. I would love to see a copy of this will if this is the case. My research shows that Mary and Abijah would have had two children, Abigail and Robert, which leads me to believe that this is the Mary I am searching for. Please feel free to contact me at kathleenleveroni@yahoo.com.

Re: Victoria Lawn Cemetery

darcatt44 — 2013-03-12 22:28:19Z

You are very welcome, I hope it has helped.

Re: Victoria Lawn Cemetery

leemanchur — 2013-03-12 03:04:09Z

Thank you!!!

Re: Victoria Lawn Cemetery

darcatt44 — 2013-03-10 15:29:15Z

If you go to the link I have provided it will take you to a photo of the headstone. Hope this has helped.
http://billiongraves.com/pages/record/GeorgeEHulme/1329291

1839 marriage-McCarty-Lawless-which church??

mahaley43 — 2013-03-04 01:21:21Z

Seeking clarification for marriage performed 13 August 1839 by Father Edward Gordon. Record indicates marriage performed at The Falls, Welland County. Not certain of the church. My research indicates 2 possibilities; Our Lady of Peace in Niagara Falls or St Vincent De Paul in Niagara on the Lake. Transcribed record is not clear, and research indicates that Father Gordon was active in both churches. There is no birth, age or residence indicated for the participants. Parents are listed, but no indication of whether or not they were present. There are 3 witnesses shown, but no ages, residence or relationship, if any, shown. These are my gggrandparents. They left the area about 1842-1844, after having 2 sons in Canada. They travelled down the river, and were in Louisville, KY by 1850. Thomas was a ship's carpenter/calker by profession. Any help to locate the original record, or additional information would be appreciated.

Re: Humberstone

SueDee47 — 2013-03-03 13:13:23Z

Hello,
It was so nice to check my e-mail this morning to see your note and offer to check things out in Port Colborne. I am going through my Mom's diaries from the 1950's and wondering if I can get pictures of some of the places she is mentioning. Also, in her Christmas card lists she has some names and addresses that I am wanting to know about. Many places and people are no longer I am afraid. I have a very nice picture of a church there that might still be unchanged. Let me go to church now and gather my thoughts this afternoon and then send you some of my quests, if I may.
Regards,
SueDee

Re: Humberstone

kage1949 — 2013-03-03 05:09:04Z

Hi Sue,

I live in Port Colborne and if you'd like, I can ask around about these relatives.

Re: Frederick Kaul & Alice Bickford

leeashmore2003 — 2013-03-01 19:32:46Z

The maiden name I have for Alice Kaul 1860-1935 married to Frederick Johann Kaul is Wedelstedt, not Vickford or Bickford. Her parents were Col. Charles Wedelstedt & Sarah E. Beck, both buried in TN. see www.findagrave.com
Alice is buried in Union Cemetery in WI. She had 8 children:
Frederick Johann
Charles W.
George Washington
Myrtle Kaul Thompson
Pearl Elenora
Harry Jacob 1888-1942 UT
Clarence M. 1897-1936
Elmer Harold 1903-1930 MN
Contact me for more info: leeashmore2003@yahoo.com

Wallace Anson BLAKELY - death 1988 St Catharines

oldetante — 2013-02-22 22:58:11Z

I am searching for a complete death date, an obituary and/or any other newspaper article for Wallace Anson BLAKELY’s 1988 death.

Wallace Anson BLAKELY was born 22 April 1880 in Bruce County, Ontario.

He died in 1988, sometime before 22 April, in St. Catharines and is buried in Tiverton Cemetery, Tiverton, Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario. A photo of his memorial stone can be found on The Canadian Gravemarker Gallery Website at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cangmg/ontario/swestont/br...

Wallace Anson BLAKELY was almost 108 years old at his death so I think there should be a number of newspaper articles on his death but have not been successful in finding anything

Many thanks,
Adele

Re: PICKARD

adele_pickard — 2013-02-16 21:40:26Z

Hi Sharon
My grandfather was William Keighly Pickard, D.O.B. April 21, 1891, D.O.D. July 25, 1949, born Thickley, Yorkshires, England. Married to my Grandmother Vera J. Pickard.
His first wife was Charlotte Anne Pickard. I beleive his brother was Percy Pickard.
My father was Keighley (Keith) X. Pickard from Hamilton, ON and his sister was Leigh (Ruth) Pickard from Hamilton.
Dad had a cousin named Ernie Pickard, in Hamilton also.

Adele

Re: Victoria Lawn Cemetery

andreasteed1 — 2013-02-16 20:31:09Z

The cemetery is pretty well documented on Ontario cemetery finding aid.

Re: Levi Stanley Kellar - Hastings County to Niagara Falls

kwkellar — 2013-02-07 14:37:39Z

Hi there -

My grandfather, gone 10 years now, was Clarence William Kellar. He and his brother Kenneth Edward Kellar are born of Clarence Edward Kellar, of Ontario.

I wonder if this your Clarence Edward Kellar, the same Kellars? Please reply back when you can, thank you.

Cheers - Kevin William Kellar

Re: ANTONIO GERMANO

ELLinSpain — 2013-02-06 12:15:51Z

Name: Antonio Germano
Birth Place: Siergerana
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1890
Father Name: Angelo Germana
Mother Name: Filemena Petrullo
Spouse Name: Angela Maria Gaudioso
Spouse's Age: 17
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1897
Spouse Birth Place: Caratnnard Couza
Spouse Father Name: Vincenzo Gaudioso
Spouse Mother Name: Caterina Del Delduca
Marriage Date: 28 Nov 1914
Marriage County or District: Welland

GERMANO, Antonio
March 26, 2011

Classified Type: In Memoriam

Location: Hamilton
GERMANO, Antonio In loving memory of a wonderful father and nonno. Somehow the sweetest memories shine through our sadness. Our hearts always remember you with love. - Still missing you like crazy, Carmela, Frank, Matthew and Daniel

Re: ANTONIO GERMANO

CUPOLO83 — 2013-02-05 17:32:29Z

they owned a consrruction business in niagara falls called kerrio and germano

JOHNSTON, Lloyd in Chippawa

CliffJohnston51 — 2013-01-31 04:59:43Z

I am looking for information on Lloyd Johnston, brother of Wallace Johnston who farmed in Russell Co., Ontario, Canada. Lloyd lived in Chippawa and was mentioned in Wallace's obituary in 1973. As luck would have it, my father, Glen Johnston a cousin, lived right door in Niagara Falls, Ontario, for many years. We were so close and never knew it :-(

I understand that Lloyd had 2 sons, Phillip and Danny and 3 sisters, Susan (died in 1967), Pauline, and another name unknown.

I would like to know if any of the children are alive today so that I can contact them to share family history.

Thanks,

Clifford Johnston
Pearland, Texas

Re: Edward William Corby 1878-1958

ELLinSpain — 2013-01-30 20:39:20Z

only one I can find in 1901-1911 census

1901
Name: Edward A Corby
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 22
Birth Day & Month: 16 Apr
Birth Year: 1878
Birthplace: England
Relation to Head of House: Brother
Immigration Year: 1880
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: Church Of England
Occupation: Baker
Province: Ontario
District: Welland
District Number: 123
Sub-District: Stamford
Sub-District Number: J-4
with
William J Corby 28
Mary J. Corby 25

Re: Edward William Corby 1878-1958

mjmcara — 2013-01-29 01:36:49Z

Hi, many thank for the reply. I have contacted the N.F.library and the Niagara Falls Museum and was not able to find anything about the name of the general store. If you have any other suggestions I would appreciate hearing them.
Thank you for the generosity of your time and knowledge.

Re: Edward William Corby 1878-1958

Sharon2491 — 2013-01-27 19:56:43Z

If I were you, I'd contact the Reference Department of the Niagara Falls Library using the link below and ask the librarian to check the Vernon's Directory for the city of Niagara Falls for the year 1911 and a couple of years before and after for the name of the general store run by your ancestor, Edward (Ted) Corby, at 334 Portage Rd, Falls View Village.

https://services.nflibrary.ca/cgi-bin/contact/contactus.asp?...

Sharon
Welland, Ontario

Edward William Corby 1878-1958

mjmcara — 2013-01-27 15:02:48Z

Hi, I am looking for the name of a general store owned and operated by Edward (Ted)Corby at 334 Portage Rd. Falls View Village c.1911
He opened a bakery c1903 at 114 Main St. Falls View Village and was the Post Master for Falls View c.1925-28.
Any help or ideas as how to find ir would be appreciated, many thanks for taking the time to read this.

Re: Victoria Lawn Cemetery

Katherine_C93 — 2013-01-26 02:19:50Z

Hi, there! If you've not already had your request fulfilled, I can call the cemetery and ask where your relatives are and I can take a photo for you. I live about 2 miles from the cemetery and know it very well. I just posted a photo for a lady from Ireland of her cousins' headstone. Please let me know, OK.
Kathy

Re: Richardson - Desmond (nickname Buster killed WW2 RCAf) Edward and John

SO0274 — 2013-01-08 19:20:17Z

Thanks again Sharon! We will follow that up.

Kind regards,
Georgina.

Re: Richardson - Desmond (nickname Buster killed WW2 RCAf) Edward and John

Sharon2491 — 2013-01-08 14:58:57Z

If you you wish copies of any of the family death notices that you found in the newspaper index, contact the reference department of the library using this contact page:

https://services.nflibrary.ca/cgi-bin/contact/contactus.asp?...

If you tell them that you live in England, I am sure they will look up and send what you want if they have time.

Re: Richardson - Desmond (nickname Buster killed WW2 RCAf) Edward and John

Sharon2491 — 2013-01-08 14:40:46Z

The Stamford Presbyterian Church Cemetery and the much larger Fairview are both in the city of Niagara Falls and about 3 kilometers from each other.

Re: Richardson - Desmond (nickname Buster killed WW2 RCAf) Edward and John

SO0274 — 2013-01-07 20:56:16Z

Hello Sharon,
Thank you very much for the information & links that you sent to us. We are thrilled as it definately is our family. Also the John & Edward Richardson graves look very hopeful as their birth years are 1925 which is correct and one buried in Fairview the same as their parents. The other twin is in Stamford Cemetary, can you tell us Sharon whether Stamford is near Fairview please?
We certainly hope to put a message on Rootsweb, how wonderful if we could contact a descendent of either John or Edward!
We are so grateful for the help you have given us, thank you for taking the time & trouble.
Kind regards,
Georgina & David Southall.

Re: Richardson - Desmond (nickname Buster killed WW2 RCAf) Edward and John

Sharon2491 — 2013-01-07 15:12:12Z

The newspaper index is online at the Niagara Falls Library site:

http://www.nflibrary.ca/nfplindex/start.asp?db=cari

If you type "Desmond Richardson" in the search box, you can view a clipping from 1943 that gives some background information on Desmond. It also mentions his mother as being Mrs. E.L. Filer so she must have remarried at some point.

You can also type in "John Richardson" but it is not so easy getting info on him without knowing his middle name. I see that there is a John George and John Henry and several more that may be their sons.

There are also digital photos online of the stones of all the cemeteries in Niagara Falls under the care of the city. Church cemeteries are not included unless the city has taken over the care.

http://www.niagarafalls.ca/city-hall/municipal-works/cemeter...

Type "Richardson" in the search box and you will find one John that may or may not be the John you are looking for.

Desmond and John's parents are buried in the same plot in Fairview Cemetery:

Wm P Richardson
1898 - 1935

Elizabeth Richardson Filer
1894 - 1989

Here's a thought for you to consider. You will likely get more readership and response if you also post your query on the Welland County message board of RootsWeb.

Sharon
Welland, Ontario

Richardson - Desmond (nickname Buster killed WW2 RCAf) Edward and John

SO0274 — 2013-01-06 15:37:39Z

Does any one have any information on the above individuals? They lived in Niagara at 1043 Maple St. Their Mother was Elizabeth Marian Richardson nee Scott b in Poplar England.

Richardson - Desmond Edward and John

SO0274 — 2013-01-06 15:33:20Z

Does any one have any information on the above individuals? They lived in Niagara at 1043 Maple St. Their Mother was Elizabeth Marian Richardson nee Scott b in Poplar England.

Re: Frank Herbert Owen (B. 1868 Port Colborne, D. Sept 16, 1920 Welland)

hedgeturner — 2012-12-31 20:47:44Z

Thanks, that is what I figured because I noticed the 1911/2012 relationship. I have always wondered about the US releasing the US Censuses so fast. I really appreciate your help! Good luck with your searches.

Re: Frank Herbert Owen (B. 1868 Port Colborne, D. Sept 16, 1920 Welland)

ELLinSpain — 2012-12-31 15:58:54Z

Canada has VERY strict laws on privacy - similar to England where the 1911 census is also the last one - in England it is 100 years before they are released & I believe Canada is the same - likewise Canada's BMD's - In Ontario, births are only released to 1913, marriages 1928 and deaths 1947 - the other counties i.e. Sask etc have different ones

Re: Frank Herbert Owen (B. 1868 Port Colborne, D. Sept 16, 1920 Welland)

hedgeturner — 2012-12-31 15:36:00Z

Thank you very much! I think the first, 1871, is the Frank I am looking for and the 1881 is not. Do you know about Canadian censuses? Why is the 1911 census the last one Ancestry has? Is the 1921 available elsewhere?

Re: Frank Herbert Owen (B. 1868 Port Colborne, D. Sept 16, 1920 Welland)

ELLinSpain — 2012-12-31 13:25:15Z

dos'nt help

1871
Name: Frank H Owen
Gender: Male
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birth Place: Ontario
Religion: Baptist
Origin: English
Province: Ontario
District: Welland
District Number: 19
Division: 01
Subdistrict: Port Colborne
Subdistrict Number: b
+
John H Sperry 62
J Frank Dunn 16
Fanny H Owen 34 Housekeeper ? would this be Fanny Helen?? states widowed

1881
Wade Owen 64
Maryann Owen 50
Hamlet Owen 29
Henry Owen 24
Wade Owen 21
Loue Owen 24
Cora Owen 22
Frank Owen 14
Ida Owen 12
Province: Ontario
District Number: 170
District: London City
Sub-District Number: F
Subdistrict: Ward 6
RELATIONSHIPS NOT SHOWN BUT LOOKS LIKE FRANK & CORA + FAMILY

Frank Herbert Owen (B. 1868 Port Colborne, D. Sept 16, 1920 Welland)

hedgeturner — 2012-12-30 13:35:06Z

Looking for any information on Frank Herbert Owen who was born 1868 in Port Colborne, married Cora Martin, and died on Sept 16, 1920 in Welland. Cora Martin was from Binghamton, NY and they had a daughter named Helen Owen (B. 1893-4 NY, D. Aug 25, 1926 Welland). The family can be found living near Southbend, Indiana in 1900 and by 1911 Frank had returned to Welland where apparently they remained. Frank's death record says his father was "Owen" and mother "Helen". I am especially interested in their burial locations and in any information on what happened to Cora Martin Owen after Frank and Helen's deaths. Thank you!

Re: GEORGE TRAVIS SPECK

Jrled73 — 2012-12-18 22:34:46Z

Dear Gerri,
You wrote to my sister Pearl concerning the Speck family tree. She called me and sent a copy of your info to me, which I received today. The only family tree study, to my knowledge, was done by my dad's brother, Richard. He did the Lederer's side and a little Speck, Hope, & Carman, all related. He only went back to George T Speck.
Pearl doesn't have Internet service so can only write. Pearl has a better memory than I, but probably won't be able to help much. Just in case this is her phone number: 716-693-0545
I also don't have a membership to Ancestory.com, but put some info on the site.

Regards,

Jim Lederer

Re: GEORGE TRAVIS SPECK

wlederer|MA1632338 — 2012-11-07 16:19:11Z

Hi, thanks for helping. You or Gerri can contact me at wlederer@aol.com.

Re: GEORGE TRAVIS SPECK

miniwalela — 2012-11-07 16:09:53Z

Mr. Lederer I'm writting for Gerri V. She doesn't have a membership to Ancestry. Gerri would like to be in contact with you. I'm enclosing her email addy. It is "gerri vout" oldbeatlefan53@yahoo.ca or you can send me your email addy and I'll forward it to her.
Thank you,
Candace, a email friend of Gerri.

Re: Ida P. Servos

ELLinSpain — 2012-10-25 12:56:26Z

Name: Ida Pendance Servos
[Ida Prudance Servos]
Birth Place: Caistor
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Father Name: John D Servos
Mother Name: Julia Servos
Spouse Name: James Berrey
Spouse's Age: 24
Spouse Birth Year: abt 1870
Spouse Birth Place: Benbrook
Spouse Father Name: Thomas Berrey
Spouse Mother Name: Mary Berrey
Marriage Date: 30 May 1894
Marriage County or District: Lincoln

Name: James Henry Stewart Kelly Berry
Date of Birth: 4 Jul 1899
Gender: Male
Birth County or District: Wentworth
Father's Name: James Berry
Mother's name: Ida Prudence Servos
Archive Name: Archives of Ontario
Archive Series: MS929
Archive Reel: 148

Name: Thomas Edward Decker Berry
Date of Birth: 6 Jun 1909
Gender: Male
Birth County or District: Wentworth
Father's Name: James Berry
Mother's name: Ida Prudence Servos
Archive Name: Archives of Ontario
Archive Series: MS929
Archive Reel: 29

1891
John Servos 55
Julia Servos 49
John Servos 27
Ida Servos 19
George Servos 17
Martha Servos 14
Religion: Methodist
French Canadian: No
Province: Ontario
District Number: 129
District: Wentworth South
Subdistrict: Caistor

1871
John Servos 35
Julia Servos 29
Claria Servos 15
Daborah Servos 9
John Servos 8
Anna Servos 5
Elizebeth Servos 3
Province: Ontario
District: Monck
District Number: 18
Division: 01
Subdistrict: Caistor
Subdistrict Number: d

Re: Ida P. Servos

sugrfoot — 2012-10-24 23:59:17Z

I hope you are still active on this board.I have just seen the Servos Cemetery at Palatine Hills Farm
Pls contact me
Lynne Kerr
sugrfoot@bell.net

Re: CARTY FAMILY

brendafrancis16 — 2012-10-21 20:49:09Z

Hi Angela, I live in England,UK. My greatgrandmother name is Margaret Carty from Crofts Hill, Jamaica. Margaret married Alexander Francis also from crofts hill. They got married in 1911.

Re: Thomas C Dawson - St Catharines, Ontario, Canada (1843 - 1915)

tomdawson196 — 2012-10-18 20:54:05Z

Hello Marcia McLure
Thomas C. Dawson was my great grandfather and I am named after him. William, his son my grandfather. I have some information if you'd like it, including some pictures. You can contact me tom.dawson@sympatico.ca

Re: CARTY FAMILY

angela_carty1 — 2012-10-18 12:40:52Z

Hiya Brenda, our family is from Mount Airey. Do you know it? What have you discovered about the Carty's?
May I ask where you are from?

Re: John Smith, NJ Volunteers, died before Jan 1804, sons in Gainsboro

carolynhansen1 — 2012-10-12 00:50:37Z

I have sent an email to your email address. David Smith is my gg??grandfather. I am interested in any information available.

Re: John Smith, NJ Volunteers, died before Jan 1804, sons in Gainsboro

carolynhansen1 — 2012-10-11 15:12:49Z

I have a John Smith, son of David Smith in Gainsborough. He was a drummer boy at the age of 16 in the War of 1812-14. I am descended from David Smith and so far he has been my 'brick wall' in my tree so I am very interested in this & am interested in any further information you may have.

Re: CARTY FAMILY

brendafrancis16 — 2012-10-10 17:47:41Z

Hi Angela,
Which part of jamaica are your Carty family from. I have been researching Carty from clarendon jamaica.

CLARK family line / Family Plot Headstones on First Ave.

roxanelearn — 2012-08-20 00:09:02Z

John Clark
Wellington Clark
Rhoda Clark
W.C

These headstone's are on First Ave.(Between Port Robinson Road and Hurricane Rd). East Side. Upon restoration we have been able to determine the full names, dates, and scripture.
Going through this website, we are unable to find a link to these individuals, in our family line. Though our family stories have always included these people burried here. Anyone who has relations to these individuals, if you could contact for further discussion, it would be appreciated.

SIDE NOTE - Lot 211 and Lot 212, and the 84 Regiment of The United Empire Loyalists are also apart of our family stories. We are trying to figure out which John Clarke, links to our family line, the headstones, and the land plots.

Thank you very much.