Rainy River - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

James and Emma (nee George) Dougherty

thpjackson — 31 Dec 2008 7:31:47 GMT

I am looking for information on what happened to James and Emma's children. In the 1901 census they are listed with four boys. Then in 1902 they had Mildred May Dougherty. Then in 1905 Emma died during child birth. Mildred was living with my great great grandparents (George Oscar and Jessie (nee Marsh)Sleeman). I searched the 1911 census and can not find these boys anywhere. I am curious to see if they all died in a fire or something as I have not been able to find them. In 1915 George Sleeman died and then Jessie Sleeman and James Dougherty married in 1920 in Rainy River. Jessie died in 1949 in Emo and James was still alive then (he would have been 84) and I can not find his obit anywhere either. Any info would be a great help.

Thanks
Tracy Jackson

James Washington Grant - where is he buried?

velda65 — 1 Dec 2008 6:58:19 GMT

I have the death registration that indicates that James Washington Grant was buried in Rainy River, but it does not show which cemetery. I'm wondering if someone can help. Please and thank you :) He was married to Helen Lindsay

James Washington Grant
Birth: 13 Dec 1878
Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada
Death: 6 Jul 1928
Rainy River, Ontario, Canada

Dance Fire 1938

LindaGouliquer — 21 Oct 2008 11:27:56 GMT

We brought home a copy of "The Westend Weekly" from Emo
the other day, and it featured the Dance Fire Memorial
they unvailed in Dance Township....quite a lenghy article
...very interesting...and so we went there and took a few
photos of the Memorial plaque that was there. If anyone
wants a photo, just ask...
regards,
Linda

Green, Catherine [Patterson] cemetery lookup please

larmat7883 — 9 Aug 2008 12:26:13 GMT

Researching a possible grave in old Port Arthur ON

Green, Catherine b 1837 PEI d August 17, 1911 Port Arthur ON

Looking for a possible burial in Port Arthur or any records of her death or next of kin. Known to be living with son William Farrar in 1911 in Port Arthur ON. Want to confirm where she is buried.

If anyone has information, I would appreciate knowing.

Searching for Robertson family

giddings133 — 3 Mar 2008 5:21:42 GMT

I am searching for a Beverley Frances Robertson who was born in 1935 in Rainy River. If anyone has any information as to her whereabouts I would really appreciate any posting.

Richard O. HOWE

dianerichey76 — 28 Jun 2008 1:56:29 GMT

According to a 1908 newspaper article celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Berthold and Sophia Menthe HOWE of Winona, MN their son R.O. HOWE was then living in Rainy River, Canada. The only information I have about this man is that he was born in Winona, MN about 1863.

I am new to Canadian genealogy and would appreicate some ideas. Can someone suggest sources for me to research?

Right now Mr. HOWE is my brick wall!

Stratton OSTER & Related Lines

Jo Mitchell — 14 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

The OSTER family moved from the Bayfield & Goderich area of Huron County, Ont. to Stratton, Morely Township, Rainy River Dst. after 1895. From 1902-1940, John Joseph 'Joe' Oster ran the Stratton Post Office & Oster Brothers General Store. Joe was the son of Michael Thomas OSTER & Mary Elizabeth BANNON, who built their home on the shores of the Rainy River. In 1905, Joe Oster married Eliza Jane CRAIGEN, the daughter of Denis CRAIGEN (CREGAN) & Mary Ellen KENNELLY, both Irish immigrants. The CRAIGEN family moved to Stratton from the areas of Cloyne, Tweed & Kingston, all located in Lennox & Addington County, Ont.

I'm interested in exchanging information on any of the families of OSTER, CRAIGEN, BANNON, KENNELLY, MULVIHILL & McELROY as well as the collateral lines, ARMSTRONG, McMAHON, FLYNN, KAVANAUGH, RATHWELL, MURPHY, HUNT, BISHOP, & CULHANE, to name just a few.

Jo Mitchell
jmitchell@ameritech.net

Ossackuk in Fort Francis

BettyWebster44 — 8 Jul 2007 8:21:56 GMT

I am searching for any available information on George Ossackuk and his wife Elva Hendren with one known son.

Family information notes they were buried in Fort Francis but I have no further info.

ANY information would be greatfully received. (Canada 411 provides so many similar names in Fort Francis it would be difficult to know if any are related.. must be a common name in that area).
Thanks.
Betty

COOPER

errettk — 5 Apr 2008 3:18:33 GMT

Hi All

I'm looking for the descendants of John James
Cooper & Annie Jane Redford, who farmed in the Rainly River area in the early 1900's.

Bryan King
Calgary

looking for birth family, Hodges

jolehodge71 — 8 Jan 2006 4:04:38 GMT

Hello , I'm looking for my birth family, I was born in Fort Frances on August 11 1971 birth name was Joleen Hodges , Just want to know some medical history and really interested in my roots, any info would be great , Thank you Kathy

Axel, Hanna and Stig Andersson/Mellkvist

kiki0128 — 26 Feb 2008 5:16:02 GMT

Hi!

I am researching a family, who left Sweden for Rainy River about 1911. Maybe the father Axel David Andersson/Mellkvist left earlier. He was born 1877, his wife Hanna born Johansson 1887 left Sweden together with their son Stig born 1909, all in a parish called Vassanda-Naglum. All information about this family is interesting for me.

Looking for obituary of Joseph Henry (Harry) Grigg

larryj1778 — 8 Mar 2008 6:32:05 GMT

Harry Grigg moveed to Fort Frances from Winnipeg about 1931 with his 9-year old daughter Margaret Ellen Grigg. I believed he probably passed away in Fort Frances in the late 30' or early 40's. Harry was born in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Aug. 16, 1884 and he served with the Canadian Forces in World War One. His daughter Margaret married Everett Doman in 1946. A Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willis seemed to be closely associated with Mr. Grigg and his daughter.
Any help you can give me in thei search would be very much appreciated.

Larry.

Rainy River District Ontario GenWeb Site

RBMcLean — 21 Jul 2007 6:19:09 GMT

Thanks to the efforts of some new volunteers, we have been adding to the site over the last couple of weeks.

Jean Lampi has been submitting headstone images; John Riordon & I have been adding obituary notices (Atikokan Progress & Fort Frances Times). Also, Ada Tardiff pointed us in the right direction, and we were able to find an archived version of "20 Rural Cemeteries". I have imorted it into a word document, and will do free look-ups.

If there is anyone that would like to contribute to the site, please let me know.

Looking for the criminal in my family

Ladywerth — 27 Aug 2007 3:15:50 GMT

I am in the process of doing my Family tree, well more like a small bush. I have a very small family with several missing branches. I have the information on my Father, Patrick Milton Benjamin Fawcett He is still alive and was born in Fort Frances Ontario in 1936.

My GrandFather Benjamin Fawcett has been missing since 1954 after a family dispute. No one knows what has happened to him and I do not know his birthdate or birth place for him. No one in my Family seems to know anything about him.

I have found The death certificate of my Great Grand Father Benjamin Cooke Fawcett. He was in prison in Fort Frances Ontario in 1914. He died in prison 7 years later. I have never been able to find out any information on why he's was in prison and no record of a court case.

Is there any help or sugestions you can give me in my search I'm hitting bricks walls so hard my head is starting to hurt.

Thanks
Lee Werth

I'm researching my family names that have lived in the Peterbourough, Ontario, Ca. area, & perhaps the Rainy River region.

Irishlovey_1 — 5 Jan 2008 12:00:40 GMT

I'm researching my family names that have lived in the Peterbourough, Ontario, Ca. area, &perhaps the Rainy River region. You can get in touch with me at Irishlovey@aol.com
They are Kennelly, Shannon, Cote, O'Brain, and Reardon. From Erie, Pa. USA

re-posting

Looking for Austin Van Patter

faithwear — 22 Nov 2007 3:34:05 GMT

Can anyone one help me find a man named Austin Van Patter. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Pinewood Cemetery

eandrcook — 12 Jul 2007 5:16:28 GMT

I would appreciate any information on the family name "Ireton" that is in the Pinewood Cemetery.
Rhoda Cook
East St Paul, Manitoba

Rueben Lee 1916 inlisted WW1 and a fireman in Fort Frances

robertcdlee — 5 May 2003 3:56:20 GMT

If you have any information on Rueben please contact me
robertcdlee@rogers.com

Kavanaugh

Lynne Oltsher — 2 Nov 2003 3:37:45 GMT

On Oct 31, 2003 Charles Franz posted a message about Kavanaugh, and deleted it before I could read it. I have Kavanaugh's in my tree, and would like to see if we match up
Lynne

Kingsford Twp., Rainy River District Cemetery

loltsher — 26 Jul 2007 3:12:34 GMT

Hello All
Does anyone have access to the
Kingsford Twp. Cemetery, 2 km east of Off Lake Road, on Charley Loveday's farm.
Alexander Pattison and his with Sarah Jane Caine Nicholson (Sarah born a Caine, but went by the name of Nicholson) lived there in 1911, and I am wondering if this is where they are buried.
Their children were Florence, Edith and Bertha.
Alexander may have died in 1939.
Lynne Oltsher

Rainy River District Cemeteries

loltsher — 4 Mar 2006 3:36:18 GMT

There used to be a site, I think by, G.W. WOOD, that had transcriptions for 20 Rural Cemeteries, in the Rainy River District. I can find many sites that list this site, but it seems like the site has gone off the internet.
Did anyone, download or print this site?? If so, could you do a lookup for me. Cemeteries included Chapple (Barwick) and Emo.
Lynne

Looking for info on Mary Fyle

eveplourde66 — 19 Feb 2007 1:51:25 GMT

I;m looking for any info on a Mary Fyle.. All I know is she married Alfred Veran in Fort Frances in 1936 and they had 8 children.

Wood Flannigan

DebbieTuck35 — 15 May 2004 8:50:08 GMT

Hello. My grandfathers life is a mystery.
I'm looking for any information or family members I can find. He was born Ernest Henry Wood Apr 1901 or 03, not sure. He died in 1977. He was the son of Gertrude (Kelly?) and Henry (WM.?) Wood. His father died when he was young and his mother remarried a Flannigan.
He left home young. He had a brother Frank Wood, wifes name Mildred. Frank brought their mother Gertrude to South Dakota in the 1940's to see Ernest and his family. I have a photo. Frank had 2 sons, Frances and Jack. I received a letter from her in the late 1970's. I was trying to find family info back then. Still have the letter she wrote me. She lived at 411 Crowe Ave. Fort Frances, Ont. She told me that his brother Harry was passed away but he had lived at 207 3rd St also of Fort Frances, Ont. I would love to hear from anyone with any information on my family. Thank you. Debbie Wood Tuck

Peterborough to Rainy River - What was the connection?

arcona1 — 26 Mar 2006 6:49:09 GMT

I have been researching my family, the Shairps, from Peterborough County, but every time I run into what seems to be a dead end, I discover the person, whether it be family members, in-laws, neighbours, etc. have moved to the Rainy River District from northern Peterborough County. I also saw reference on the R & G Woods site where various Ontario cemeteries were transcribed, that many persons buried in the Rainy River and Kenora areas were from Peterborough.
What was the connection? Can anyone help?

Flynn look up

flynneagles1 — 23 Mar 2005 3:55:06 GMT

Dennis Flynn b.4/1903 ,parents Michael V. Flynn b.1846
Mother Mary Teresa Craigan b.1869 originally from Erinsville,ont. Many brothers and sisters.
I need look up on Dennis Flynn's Death record and any marriages in Canada after 1935
Dennis has family in Michigan and one surviving son,Ronald.
Dennis came to the u.s early 1920,s and married Mary Loretta Burns in Detroit. They divorced and it is said that Dennis went back to Canada around Toronto.
I am left at at stop after the 1930 census of Michigan.
T.y.i.a

Seeking Info on Oscar Hill family

abbervstheworld — 20 Jun 2007 1:55:21 GMT

I am searching for information on Oscar Hill (born Frans Vihtori Blom) 1888 in Finland. Married Hilja Suikka 1914 in Fort Frances. They had a son named Onni, that I know of, there may be other children. From the documents I have found, his residences between 1911-1925 were listed as LaVallee, Miscampbell, Devlin, and Emo. Any help would by appreciated.

IGNACE, Ontario

Linda — 22 Oct 2003 10:06:42 GMT

I am a resident of Ignace, Ontario and am willing to do
look-ups for anyone that is interested.
I have also transcribed both cemeterys here and have photos
of the tombstones.
I also have the 1901 census of the imediate area.
Regards,
Linda

Peter Bassett, merchant

mariesvedahl — 19 Feb 2007 8:30:04 GMT

My grandfather had an uncle named Peter Bassett, who moved from Victoria county to the Rainy river district c1905. He md. in 1871 to Ellen Shreidan and they had 10 or 12 children. Several chn. died young but the ones I believe to have survived to adulthood are the following:
Annie b. 1878, md. George Clissold in 1907
Elizabeth b. 1879
Clara b. 1886 md. 1909 Frank Gaudet
John b. 1888
Mary b.1890
Sophia Agnes b.1892
Grace V. b.1895

I am interested in gathering further information on the family. It would be an added bonus if I could make contact with current family members.

Marie in Regina

Looking for info on Mary Fyle

eveplourde66 — 19 Feb 2007 1:51:13 GMT

I;m looking for any info on a Mary Fyle.. All I know is she married Alfred Veran in Fort Frances in 1936 and they had 8 children.

looking for Veran

eveplourde66 — 12 Feb 2007 3:57:15 GMT

Hi I'm looking for info on Patrick Veran not sure when he came to canada from the states or his parents. I have too last names on his wife so looking for info on that too.. On his mility record it is writen Mary Marshall Veran but was told is Marie Moussieu

MOSHER

A. Jensen — 14 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking further information on ROBERT MOSHER b c1840 - died
c1905. Children were: Daniel b c1866 marr Christina CROWE
John(Jack) b c1868,Rufus Jr b c1873 marr Elizabeth TRIBE,
Elsie b c1874 marr Fred Coates,Robert b c1888.Will exchange
information.
I think that ROBERT MOSHER was married twice,his second wife
being CHAROLETTE NEAL c1851-c1891.

Sturgeon Falls Hotel

pauline — 8 Nov 2006 4:37:06 GMT

Looking for info on Lafrois or Lafroid hotel in the Sturgeon Falls...also went by Smily Rooming house. any info greatly appreciated....seems it was on the front street.

Harrison Family

shirley — 6 Nov 2006 3:43:29 GMT

Looking to contact anyone who might have know the Harrison family that lived in Fort Frances in 1930.

KEARNEY

Canavan|MA196788 — 29 Apr 2002 11:58:36 GMT

John KEARNEY and Annie WARD-KEARNEY were married in Renfrew, Ont,-1878; spent time in Que., then were in Rat Portage (Kenora, Ont.) in the 1880-1890's.
Five of their seven sons were bptz'd in Kenora:
1) Thomas,2) John Charles "Jack" 3)James Cullen 4)Henry "Harry" 5)Michael Francis.
Their oldest son was my grandfather: Edward Patrick KEARNEY (1879) who m:" Florence" Ester CANAVAN in Rainy River,1916. The youngest son was Edmund KEARNEY who m: "Mamie" SMART. The Kearney's were related to the TREAU's and WARD's of Pinewood, Ont.
Norman KEARNEY married Mary NOLAN of Sleeman.
All lived in the Sleeman, Pinewood, Rainy River district.
Would particularily like to hear from Kearney researchers, esp. descendants of these seven KEARNEY brothers.
Karen Kearney-Andrews

Obit Lookup

Mike — 2 Nov 2006 9:51:39 GMT

Would someone be able to lookup a obituary for George Zakipny who died January 28, 1966. He is buried in Forest Lawn Municipal Cemetery in Rainy River.

joseph manery

gail rasmusson — 23 Sep 2001 11:53:35 GMT

looking for parents of joseph manery (menery) born abt 1828
spouse is margret elisabeth stern died in canada may have been born in ireland.

barwick cemetery

CHanlonShaull — 21 Oct 2003 11:18:25 GMT

Looking for someone who could take a photo at the barwick cemetery, or who could tell me how to get newspaper obits from a local newspaper.

Any help appreciated. I am in Michigan.

Dynamite Explosion, June 11,1908, Rainy River

SANDYCHRISTIE — 13 Aug 2006 3:46:02 GMT

Does anyone have any information regarding a dynamite explosion that killed 5 men on June 11, 1908. Their deaths are listed in the Civil Registration for Rainy River District, Division of Kenora. They all worked for T.C. Ry.

JOHN SHAW - Transcontinental Railway

jmartin88 — 4 Dec 2006 1:34:10 GMT

Trying to find information on (Dr.?) John Shaw, born Jan. 1886, and who worked on the T.C. Railway in this area around 1911. I am hoping this is the John Shaw that has been eluding us for a long time. Our John Shaw was born Jan. 27, 1886, son of Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Nicholson) Shaw in Ching. Twp. (Brampton) Peel county. Any information on this John Shaw and the railroad in your area would be most appreciated. John's Grandfather, and my Gr.Grandfather were brothers.

Many Thanks,
Colleen Martin,
Owen Sound.

family search

Cheri Stanley — 14 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for any Desserre, Landry, Parker, Chambers or Gamsby who may have lived in the Rainy River District. I have extensive information on most of these names but I would like more if possible.

Jarvis of Rainy River

pmor67 — 22 Oct 2006 2:57:39 GMT

Seeking Jarvis families of Rainy River since early 1900's. Particularly interested in Louis, Alice, Clifford, Henry, & Clyde. Appreciate hearing from anyone with knowledge of these folks. Please send e-mail to patnart@preferred.com. Thanks.

NORMANBY REFLECTIONS VOL 1

Bea — 19 Jun 2006 1:20:41 GMT

What is the date the
NORMANBY REFLECTIONS VOL 1 was published.

Is there a web site for Normanby, Ontario also the e-mail address for the Normanby Library.

Bea

Researching and documenting the Redford family members that lived in Emo, Ontario

Bea — 13 Jan 2006 3:31:45 GMT

Researching and documenting the Redford family members that lived in Emo, Ontario

My grandmother was Jane Redford; she was the daughter of John & Sarah Redford. Jane Redford passed away in Dryden, Ontario.

Recently I was told that many Redford family members resided in Emo also buried there.

Is it possible to obtain the Section numbers, row numbers, & Plot numbers for the any Redford Families buried in Emo?

BLANCHARD, Frederick , - Rainy River & Fort Frances, ontario

Helen — 11 May 2006 9:13:54 GMT

Sisters
Mabel Alice b. Oct. 23, 1895, Fort Frances
Doris Mildred b. 19-07-1903, Rainy River
Father's name Frederick

This is all the information we have re. the beginnings of this family. We would appreciate all assistance.
Thank you.

family tree

jayhart821 — 12 Jan 2006 6:32:41 GMT

I am looking for information on the Hartnell family from Rainy River/ Blue township.

any info or photos would greatly be appreciated.

LYNCH died 1904 Rainy River- Cemetery?

JHarrold9325 — 27 Mar 2006 3:49:05 GMT

Looking for burial of Mary A. LYNCH in 1904. She was living on Atwood, and was Catholic. Are there any transcriptions for that area?
Thank you.

Obituary Lookup for James Mahon 1979 in Fort Francis

Gloria Nagy — 31 Mar 2006 9:47:24 GMT

Would someone be able to lookup a obituary for James Mahon who died in 1979 and is buried at The Riverview Municipal Cemetery.Marker is marked 1941 - 1979.This may be the son of James Mahon that died in WW2 in 1944.Thank You.

ELIZABETH DOROTHY MAHON

Gloria Nagy — 29 Mar 2006 2:21:15 GMT

Elizabeth Dorothy Mahon was married to James Mahon in the 40's.They married possibly in Winnipeg and later moved to Fort Francis when he took leave for WW2.He was killed on August 27,1944 and buried in France.James also left a son about 3 years old name unknown.Elizabeth may have stayed in Fort Francis.She may still be alive and I am not sure if she remarried.James may have been the only one from his family that came from England although in the 30's and 40's there were Mahon's in Winnipeg.Anyone reading this email would you please check and see if there was an obit and also check the cemeteries to see if Elizabeth Dorothy Mahon is buried there.Thank You

William James Cousineau & Mary Roy - Fort Francis, ON

sandy — 10 Mar 2005 9:20:06 GMT

This cousineau family started out in Quebec and migrated to Appleton, Wisconsin and then to the Emo area. They had at least one son:
Ray Joseph Maxmillion Cousineau born 1933 married Helen Eileen Kellar of Devlin, ON.

Looking for ancestors of William and Mary (Roy) Cousineau.

Thanking you in advance,

Sandy

Online Census 1911 Rainy River

caru06 — 18 Sep 2006 3:18:02 GMT

I hadn't realized the 1911 Rainy River Census had been posted by the Ontario GenWeb Project, and it's searchable.
Here is the link if anyone else needs it.

OntarioGenWeb Census Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~ongenpro/census/html/online.html
THUNDER BAY & RAINY RIVER
Oliver Twp - 1911 Rainy River (Town) -1911 Unorganized Territory - 1911
also under ALGOMA there is ...
Rainy River Twp - 1891 Rat Portage Twp East - 1891 Rat Portage Twp West - 1891

Stratton Oster & Related Lines

GPetrov — 23 Feb 2006 2:48:04 GMT

Jo - interested in hearing from you....I am doing research for my aunt - m to Francis Gerard Oster now deceased - who is son of Henry Francis Oster who is son of Michael Thomas Oster. A family member did a lot of research on the direct Oster clan - Thunder Bay, Fort Frances and nearby but only with dates of b, d, m, no places but am willing to share what I have. Through Message bd and researach I have been able to do quite a bit for my aunt. I have been trying to establish how Oster got their Irish lineage and have seen through BANNON and some CREGAN. - the Irish lines. Looking forward to hearing from you - you may email me direct. Gail

LYNCH - 1904

JHarrold9325 — 20 Feb 2006 2:55:15 GMT

I have a death registration for my Mary Anne LYNCH--she died on the 31 March 1904 District of Rainy River. She lived on Atwood and she was a roman catholic. Can someone see if she is buried in a churchyard???
Or give me the address of the church???
Thank you

Flynn ,Cregan Family.

PatriciaJenkins — 31 Dec 2005 6:02:26 GMT

Looking to find information on my Grandparents. and their family.Lived in Erinsville and Rainey River Dist. Had children named Dennis, Patrick, Stella, Lillian , Philip Bernard, Jack, and twins boys, in 1903 ,04, 1915. Had farm , in Erinsville,Ont.Some moved to Detroit Mich. in the late 1920s. Last name was Flynn, Great Grandmother was a Mary Cregan,her family was from Rainey River Ont. Believe some Flanigans and Kavanaghs are family. Have found some family, but need more.

William Henry "Hank" Genereau Obit

deewin1 — 12 Feb 2006 10:52:21 GMT

Looking for copy of his obt. Died Oct 1924 when run over by a train. He worked for Canadian RR and lived in Rainy River Canada. Left Wife Anna "NAN" cora Genereau and three children, Lola Mae, Delbert Eugene and Harry Roland

Judy Oster, looking for

Doreen (Grieve) Bone — 8 Feb 2006 7:33:32 GMT

I'm looking for a friend, Judy Oster. We lived in Cold Lake, Alberta, in 1967. We were in grade 8 in Athabasca School on the Air Base. I believe her family is from Rainy River. She lived with her sister and brother-in-law. They had three young daughters of their own. I don't remember their names. My maiden name is Grieve. I would love to hear from any one who might know the family.

WILSON/LAIDLAW

Jan — 18 Jan 2006 11:42:35 GMT

Birth Family ,August 11 1971, Hodges

Kathy Thompson — 19 Jan 2006 3:35:58 GMT

Looking for any relatives, I was born August 11/71 in Rainy River and my name at birth was Joleen Hodges, any info would be great , need medical information, Thank you, Kathy

Seeking WILSON and STEWART

David Borcher — 29 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello, I am looking for information on some ancestors with surname Wilson and/or Stewart
My great-grandfather WILLIAM J. WILSON b. 1867, d.1971, lived in the Rainy River district most of his life. He married twice, first spouse EDNA STEWART, second spouse JENNY ANDERSON. My grandmother was NELL (or NELLIE) WILSON, third child from WILLIAM's first marriage. Her siblings were ROY and CLEVE WILSON, and LAWRENCE WILSON from the second marriage. NELLIE married JOHN J BORCHER of Wisconsin, and they settled in International Falls, MN. Any information on WILLIAM J. WILSON, his parents, and his spouse EDNA would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
David G. Borcher, Tucson AZ USA

Stratton

mudgekin127 — 11 Nov 2006 10:47:31 GMT

Can someone please tell me if the town of Stratton is in the Rainy River District? If not here, then where? I have spent a huge amount of time trying to navigate the Ontario genweb site and someplace called the Ontario Locator, looking for this place, and apparently I have not yet found the right hoop to jump through!!
Thank you.

STEPHENSON

Judi Duncan — 4 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for confirmation of oral history that James Tyson STEPHENSON (1869-1951)& wife Sarah MCINNES (1877-1946) lived in Rainy River ca: 1904-1907. James born in Brant County Ontario. Sarah born Stormont County Ontario. Married in Winnipeg 1904. Moved to Rainy River and then to Alberta. James was a storekeeper by trade. Any information on this couple or any other MCINNIS/MCINNES or STEPHENSON in Rainy River area appreciated, with thanks. Will gladly share.
Judi Duncan
Campbell River BC

Obits for Bethune in Emo,Ontario

Gloria Nagy — 4 Nov 2005 4:26:49 GMT

Can someone do do obit lookups for me on the Bethune Family in Emo,Rainy River,Ontario.I have dates for a couple of them and the rest only have years.These folks are all buried in EMO CEMETERY in Emo,Ontario.Dr.Frederick Hyde Bethune died July 28/1937,his 1st wife Gordona died February 26/1912 and daughter Olive died March12/1912.Louisa Hyde Bethune Fred's mother died Sept 9/1906,his father Alexander ,I don't have a date and Frederick's 2nd wife Hattie Summers Bethune she died in 1964 and also does not have a date.Hattie is the person I would like to know when she died because she is the person I am looking for info on.

Looking for Harrison family

shirley_woodcock — 30 Oct 2006 11:45:36 GMT

Looking for the first name of what I hope was my grandmother who went to robert moore public school in 1904 or 1905 forth grade.Any info would be helpful

William Shipilo - Fort Francis

Rob Shiplo — 13 Oct 2005 3:21:07 GMT

Shipilo is a very unusual name. I am trying to find any information about William or any one with a similar sounding surname in the Fort Francis area.

Thanks Rob

Mainville, Rainy River, Laramee or Laramie relatives on border between Minnesota and Canada

mindychadmclane — 8 Oct 2005 5:37:45 GMT

Looking for info on Euphrosine "Frezine" Mainville born 1882 in Fort Francis, Ontario, Canada, married to Isaac Laramee (or Laramie)--marriage probably near Ratportage. He was born Mar 1877 and died 1962. Frezine died 1966 in Bigfork, Itasca County, Minnesota. I'm unsure of the last name as Mainville.
Their children:
James Laramie, 1912
Eliza Laramie 1918
Andrew Laramie
Loti Laramie
Georgina Lottie Laramie 17 Mar 1923--my great grandma.
Any info on these ancestors or their families is much appreciated.
Mindy. mindy_chad_mclane@yahoo.com

Family Tree

McCFam6 — 4 Mar 2005 9:48:49 GMT

Just looking for info on family past

Newman of Fort Frances 1981

phaedra27 — 30 Aug 2005 4:49:03 GMT

I just found my great aunt's obituary and it tells me my cousin, Edith Newman (nee Scott) was living with her husband Leroy in Fort Frances in 1981. And! big surprise, that there were children; Paul, Susan, Lynn, Jamie and Wendy. Do these names resonate? Anyone in Fort Frances remember Newmans from the 50's or 60's?

Searching Larocque from Pinewood, Ont

NIcole Descottes — 2 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Can anyone help me find the dates of birth and deaths of my maternal grandparents? Their names are Ernest Larocque and his spouse Jeanne Legros. They lived in Pinewood, Ontario. I think Pepere Larocque died in 1957 because I was then 3 years old. I remember the house beside the bridge near the river.
I would to find all the siblings of Ernest and his parents; the same for my Memere (Jeanne died in 1972). Also i would like all the ascendants as far as possible so that I can complete my family tree. Again thanks.
Nicole Descottes (nee Fouillard) daughter of:
Alexandre and Claire Emerisa Fouillard (nee Larocque)

Laluk/Wowk family

anna_barger — 9 Jan 2006 1:12:46 GMT

I am searching for a family portrait that my Great Aunt Laluk had .I believe she died in 1974 her name was Minnie Laluk and she lived in Fort Frances I don't know where she was buried , and I would like to locate the family portrait also. My grandfather was in this portrait and I don't have any pictures of him If anyone has it even a copy would be good for me.
Anna Barger

OBIT: DUCHARME, Rachel Violet

robinator — 10 Jul 2001 1:08:05 GMT

Fort Frances Ontario

Nexuslee — 24 Jul 2005 2:51:29 GMT

I am still in pursuit of information on the Fawcett Family in Fort Frances. I have just come home from a trip to there and Discovered that looking for headstones can be difficult when the family never put one there to begin with! (hehe) just adds to the fun right?

The Family I am looking for is:

Sadie(sara) Fawcett Argue(nee houston) ~ Died 1954 in Fort Frances Ontario

mother of:

Milton Fawcett Argue Born ~ 1922 died 1942 in Amsfort Holland

and

Ben Fawcett ~ of Fort Frances (Have discovered he is deceased but no one knows where of when)

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Charles Farnell ~ last seen in 1943 heading back to England after divorceing Grandma and ideas on how to start search on this person will be helpful, he was born in Dauphin MB

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Any info on Jack E. King of Emo Ontario. supposed to have had dealings with the RCMP.

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And Lastly anyone know what happened to Debbie Prince I have information for her on a missing link and headstone.

Thanks,
Lee Werth

looking for jack wark

drlewis193 — 28 Jul 2005 10:48:47 GMT

I'am looking for Jack Wark you lived and worked in Carbon Alberta in 1938 or 1939 he was 30 year old at the time

Mcleod/McCloud

majitay — 29 Oct 2006 11:03:09 GMT

Looking for family of Dan Mcleod b.1863 Canada. On Census schedule lists father as French. Mother as Indian. Known to be in Fort Frances Area before 1890. Had Daughter Annie b. 1879 in Fort Frances, Jennie b. 1885, Mahjitay (Margarie or Mae?) b. 1887, she married a Mike McGilvery. John was born in 1890, d<1903, "Girl" b. 1899 d<1903.
Looking for any info available.

Dance Fire

winne556 — 16 May 2005 6:44:53 GMT

It's very late, almost 3:00AM. I didn't realize you had the web site posted on your note. Sorry about that. Guess it's time I went to bed.

Dance Fire, Thanksgiving 1938

Dari DesRoches — 10 May 2005 4:45:42 GMT

Fults Family in Rainy River District

Schaefer10831 — 18 Jul 2006 5:50:30 GMT

Looking for further information on family of Wesley Fults d. 1904 Burris, RRD, Ontario married Julia ___. Children: Catherine, James, Julia, Edward, Rose, Maude. Wesley married Lucy Bailey abt. 1888. Children: John, George, Henry or Harvey, Clara, Ester. This family imigrated from ND to Ontario about 1898 - 1900.
Also, looking for information on Austin Fults d. 1945 married Celia Brown. Children: Guy, Manilla, Ephraim.

Other surnames in the Rainy River District possibly connected to the Fults / Fultz family: Wilson, Stephens, Chambers, Bonsack, Bonsacker, Quallie, Coles, Van Drunen, Allen.

George & Mary Cuthbertson - Devlin, ON

Sandy — 20 Oct 2004 1:25:00 GMT

Looking for details re: the above couple. In the 1901 census, this family was in Wentworth Brant N. District and Sub-district of Blenheim. I have noted the following children:

George Edward1 Cuthbertson was born April 19, 1862. He married Mary Unknown. She was born December 31, 1866.

More About George Edward Cuthbertson:
Burial: Devlin, ON

Children of George Cuthbertson and Mary Unknown are:
2 i. T. William Cuthbertson, born May 20, 1886.
3 ii. A. Mary Cuthbertson, born October 26, 1888.
4 iii. G. Robert Cuthbertson, born February 26, 1890.
5 iv. I. Jessie Cuthbertson, born June 05, 1896.
6 v. Mildred Maria Cuthbertson, born August 18, 1907 in Lavalle, Rainy River Dist, ON; died March 23, 1959. She married Cecil Edward Kellar April 04, 1930 in Devlin, Rainy River Dist, ON; born February 24, 1905 in Palmerston Twp, Frontenac Co, ON; died March 11, 1985 in LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Francis, ON.

Mildred and Cecil are buried at Devlin, Rainy River Dist, ON

Sandy

OBITUARY

Cheryl Rickards — 14 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My great grandmother Mary Schincke otherwise known as Mary Baker died December 14, 1922 in Fort Frances, County of Algoma, Ontario. I want to search for her obituary. Can anyone advise me who to contact or where to begin this search. I live in San Diego, Ca. and am unable to look for these myself. Any suggestions appreciated.

FORT FRANCES

Bonnie McIver — 29 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on drowing of R.RALSTON in river rapids at Fort Frances in June of 1915. Also drowned in the same accident was Charles SALT. Any info appreciated. Thanks

WILLISCROFT/WILLISCRAFT

caneng — 10 Nov 2003 8:18:31 GMT

Looking for any Williscroft/Williscraft, family that are living, or were born in the Rainy River area. Have family tree willing to share

Correction - William Lawrence Cousineau & Mary Roy

sandy — 10 Mar 2005 9:21:59 GMT

William's middle name is Lawrence.

Elniski living in Barwick, Ontario

BonnieMadsen — 25 Jun 2001 3:23:10 GMT

My maternal grandmother, Mary, and her parents, Emil & Felixa Elniski lived in Barwick, Ontario. Mary graduated high school in 1925 in Barwick.

Any info about that area & time is greatly appreciated.

OBIT: GALUSHA, Agnes Sylvia

robinator — 3 Oct 2001 1:49:15 GMT

Agnes Sylvia Galusha, 80, of Birchwood Terrace in Kenora, Ont., passed away Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001 with her family by her side.

She was predeceased by her husband, Elra Galusha.

Cremation has taken place.

Interment will be at Burriss Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001 at 2 p.m.

Help plz.

vanjafrank — 20 Oct 2004 11:50:08 GMT

I´m looking for Bror Viksten, I have a letter dated 1937 in Rainy River. He was an inherent at Carl Johansson place.

I hope you can help me with my quest..

Obit for LYNCH

JocelynHarrold26 — 20 Apr 2005 10:35:40 GMT

Can anyone look for an obit for Edward or Mary LYNCH in Rainy River area???????1896 - 1910

KEARNEY: Annie (Bridget)

Karen Andrews — 6 Nov 2004 11:40:00 GMT

Is someone able to do a look-up for me, either in the Rainy River Record, or Fort Frances Times, or perhaps the records of "Our Lady of the Way Parish" R.C. Church in Pinewood.
The family lived in Worthington Twp., Sleeman, Ont. along the banks of the Rainy River about the turn of the century.

In particular, I'm hoping to find an informative obituary for Annie (Bridget) KEARNEY who died "at a young age" on Dec. 6, 1883. Would like to know where she is buried!

Her death registration is #001063, Rat Portage, (now Kenora)dated 1884, which I've not yet seen.

I'm wondering if maybe she died in the Rainy River district though????? Can't locate any info about her in Kenora! Any help would be appreciated!!
Karen (KEARNEY)

Bourgeois

peggy_slider — 21 Apr 2004 5:12:17 GMT

My grandfather, Firman Joseph Bourgeois, was born in St. Malo, MB and raised in the Rainy River, ON area. Looking for any and all information regarding his family. His mother was Regina Dupois and his father was Joseph Bourgeois.

Marcinkiewicz family AKA Miller 1937

RoseHarmia — 20 Jun 2005 1:15:45 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of a one Jacob "Jack" Miller who died in October 1937 Hunting accident. His son is Harry Miller. The Surname was changed from Marcinkeiwicz to Miller. I am looking for him and his wife Agnes obituaries. Can someone please help me with this?

Devlin Churches

Tal Fisher — 26 Jul 2004 1:38:49 GMT

Does anyone have information on what churches were in Devlin in 1904? My GGrandfather and GGrandmother were married there. They both listed their religion as 'Presbyterian' on their marriage registration.

Cheers,
Tal

RYAN from Fort Frances

Linda Gouliquer — 27 Apr 2004 9:46:51 GMT

I have a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Paddy Ryan taken about 1960.....also a wedding photo of their daughter Sheila.
....will send to family member.
Regards,
Linda

My Rainy River District Connection - Foster

robinator — 10 Jul 2001 2:08:33 GMT

Descendants of James FOSTER
Page 1
10 Jul 2001
1. James FOSTER (b. Abt. 1876)
sp: Ethel Maude THOMPSON (b. 22 Dec 1880-Walkerton, Bruce,On, Canada; d. Feb 1951)
2. Mildred Ethel FOSTER (b. 26 Aug 1902-Gladstone, Manitoba,Canada; d. 21 Apr 1973-Sarnia, Ontario, Canada)
sp: George Lang MOORE (b. 3 Mar 1893-Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; d. 30 Oct 1947-Sarnia, Ontario, Canada)
sp: Hugh ANDERSON (m. 1949; d. 1962)
sp: Jack DAVIS (m. 1963; d. 1975)
2. James Arthur FOSTER (b. 19 Feb 1904-Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada; d. 21 May 1984-Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada)
sp: Laura Mae LABELLE (b. 16 May 1913-Emo, Ontario, Canada; m. 12 Jun 1929; d. 26 Aug 1994-Kenora, Ontario, Canada)
2. Mary Helen FOSTER (b. 8 Aug 1905; d. 4 Sep 1995)
sp: Alfred John RYDEEN (b. 14 Sep 1891; m. 8 Apr 1927; d. 4 Feb 1977)
2. John FOSTER (b. 14 Jun 1911-Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada)
sp: Mary TALLAMY (b. 6 Dec 1911-Cardiff, Wales; m. 9 Aug 1929)
2. Margaret FOSTER (b. 13 Jan 1917-Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada; d. 14 May 1993-St. Paul, Minnesotta, USA)
sp: Vernon CARLSON (b. 18 Oct 1901-May, Minnesotta, USA; m. 28 Apr 1937; d. 13 Jan 1980-Lakeland, Florida, USA)
2. Lila FOSTER (b. 25 Jul 1918-Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada)
sp: Raymond SPJUTE (b. 12 Mar 1914; m. 21 Jul 1938)
2. Ott FOSTER
sp: UNKNOWN
2. William FOSTER
sp: UNKNOWN
2. Roy FOSTER

James Martin of Rainy River

Betty Allen — 14 Jun 2003 10:47:50 GMT

Wish to contact anyone searching the above named man. He was a bro of my grt-grandfather John Martin, son of Andrew Martin & Margaret Aitken Martin. James was listed as living in Rainy River in May 1904 at time of his mother's death.
Thanks.

Mrs. James Munro - Obit.

RosemaryParmley — 29 Mar 2004 2:25:15 GMT

From the Winnipeg Free Press, Tuesday, February 4, 1958, page 20, under Deaths and Funerals.

"Mrs. James Munro, of Dance, Ont., was buried Saturday in t
the Riverside cemetery, following funeral service in the Knox United church, Fort Frances, with Rev. L. H. Sanders officiating. Mrs. Munro, who died Thursday in the La Verandrye hospital, Fort Frances was born at Emo in 1918 and had lived in the Rainy River district all her life. She was married in 1936. Survivors are her husband; five sons, Fred of Atikokan, Ont., Jack, Keith, Donald and James at home; a daughter Janice at home; her mother, Mrs. Mable Hendren of La Vallee and three sisters, Mrs. E. Kjerstad of Jamesville, Wisconsin, Mrs. Robert Miller of La Vallee and Mrs. G. Ossachuk of Fort France."

For information only. The poster is not related to nor is researching any of the above.

Cemeteries?

haspencer001 — 27 Jul 2004 10:00:37 GMT

What are the cemeteries along the Rainy River, in the area of the Long Sault Rapids? I am looking for burials of James(1896) and Matilda Wheeler(1893) said to have been buried along the Long Sault Rapids, Ontario

kelly, boyce , mccann, from westport ,ont to killalie, and brudenell,ont

doris kelly perkins — 22 Mar 2004 4:45:45 GMT

hi, looking for information on the following families
Kelly, Bernard and Margaret Lavelle Kelly, their children ; John, andrew, francis, bernard, patrick and 2 girls, Bridget married to thomas corrigan and margaret married to thomas O"Hare

Boyce, alexander and mary mccann, their girls, mary ellen and Isabella, my grandmother, married to daniel kelly of stanleyville

McCann, Mary , her brothers and sisters, area of westport, and st edwards church.
can any one connect. please email me direct, perkinsturf@cs.com

doris kelly perkins

Thompson/Foster/Butte/Marriages

L_Oltsher — 28 Jun 2003 3:33:55 GMT

Found these gems tonight, and thought I would post them.

#011855-98 (Perth Co): William James THOMPSON, 23, wood turner, Ontario, Rat Portage, s/o Joseph THOMPSON & Ann Jane WARK, married Laura BUTTE, 23, Listowel, same, d/o George BUTTE & Emily WILLARD, witn: Charles INGLIS of Owen Sound & George BUTTE of Listowel, 31 Aug 1898 at Listowel

015163/02 (Rainy River) James FOSTER, 38, widower, farmer, Turnberry, Gladstone, s/o John FOSTER & Mary Ann ADAMS, married Ethel Maud THOMPSON, 21, Clifford, E--? Ont., d/o Jas. THOMPSON & May WARK, witn Wm. J. THOMPSON & Lena THOMPSON, both of Rat Portage, 17 Feb. 1902 at Rat Portage (Parents of Ethel Maud Thompson were Joseph Thompson, and Ann Jane Wark)

James Foster being a widower raises a question. Were children Ott, Roy and William from his first marriage??

Lynne Oltsher

carl nielsen

dorothystuart74 — 24 Feb 2004 10:58:00 GMT

carl born capenhagen,left denmark with brother john,cousin ned petersen. carl went to canada. john and ned went to australia in year 1879?

Maggie Tolvaysh

Michael Gillis — 23 Feb 2004 7:17:31 GMT

I am looking for any information on the death of my great aunt Maggie Tolvaysh, she died Dec. 22, 1913 in Morley Twp.. She was 5 years old at the time of her death, and she died of a gunshot wound. I have the death record, but I am unable to find the story of her tragic death. The newspaper at Rainy River does not have a paper for that time. any suggestions on a source for this information??

Ovila dit Oliver Dubé marriage at Rainy lake c.1900 to 1910

Don Dubé — 19 May 2003 1:39:41 GMT

Hi everyone, I am looking for the name of my Great Uncle Oliver's wife. I have a beautiful picture of her taken at Rainy Lake. I was not aware that he was married until I scanned hundreds of family pictures and negatives. I assume she died early in the marriage because our generation did not know of her. If anyone out there knows of this marriage, please contact me.

Thank you

Don Dubé

Webmaster at http://members.rogers.com/dgdube/

Emo Area

lokien — 15 Dec 2001 9:44:15 GMT

Where are the vital statistics for the area around Emo during the time period from apprximately 1880 until 1910?
Is there someone who is knowledgeable about the Emo district in that time period?
Who has email contact with the Emo District Museum?
What was the exact location of Locking or Lockington?

PELOQUIN

Cecil Peloquin — 4 May 2002 2:32:07 GMT

Would appreciate any information about the PELOQUIN family that lived in Fort Frances during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Thank you, Cecil Peloquin, Lake Oswego, Oregon