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Foster's Forest - Bond Head

Carman_Foster — 2 Oct 2008 9:58:10 GMT

Does anyone know the history around Foster's Forest just east of Bond Head?

Lake View Cemetary look up

CarolineAmundson — 1 Oct 2008 6:55:47 GMT

Wondering if anyone has access to lake views transcripts? I am looking for a John Hodge b.1864ish . Have found info that he is buried here. Also wondering if there are any other Hodges buried there too.

Thanks
Caroline

1881 Census

mistyshadows2u — 28 Sep 2008 6:50:02 GMT

The 1881 Census Images pdf and .jpg format can be found at:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/census-1881/001...

OR:

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/census-1881/ind...

xoxo
Sandy

Lakeview cemetery picture

barbdale_1 — 18 May 2008 7:59:35 GMT

Is there anyone who would be willing to take a picture of a grave marker at Lakeview cemetery in Midland? I am looking for the marker of George and Ann Lowry, it has names on 4 sides, I believe.

Anna/Hannah Matilda Knapp, died 1883 Minesing,Simcoe Co

Jean W — 15 Apr 2002 12:29:55 GMT

I am looking for a connection for My Anna Matilda Schermerhorn who we understand married a John Knapp in Kingston, Ontario, Dec. 18, 1844. They later moved to Minesing, Ontario. Is there anyone who could check cemetery records or death records for me. I would like to know sources as I have never found any written evidence of her being there, only word of mouth. Frustrated in Ottawa...Jean

Obit Lookup - Lawson OICKLE

NBGrammie — 19 Sep 2008 7:11:00 GMT

Hi,
I was hoping that someone could find the obituary for Lawson OICKLE who died in October 1993-1996 (not sure of the year). He was born in Nova Scotia and was in the military. He was last posted to Borden and he died in Barrie.
Thank you for any help you can give me.

Wynes / Winess / Wines / Wynn / Whynes / Winess

jbmcg — 14 Sep 2008 9:38:04 GMT

All above spellings for one family from Oro Twp Simcoe Co.,
George & Mary Ann [Dumbleton] Wynes. Known ch:
1) Mabel 11 Dec 1885 m 9 July 1907 in Edgar to Joseph Fred Geo McFarlane res Sunnidale, s/o James & Jane [Flack] McFarlane.
2) Olive Annie July 4 1887
3) Walter James b in Edgar June 20 1889 m in Collingwood Apr 7 1920 to Agnes Ann Gittings Graham. At least two ch Alice Mary b May 30 1922 d 20 dys and Norman George bn abt 1924 who was killed in Action in Holland 1944.
4)Susan Jane b Oro May 18 1891 m in Barrie June 26 1912 to Angus Russell Shaw s/o Hattie [Garrod] and Donald Shaw. Had at least 2 ch bn in Superior Wisc USA: Mary Lorraine 1918 and Donald 1921. Looking for information on Susan & Angus family

Photos Warner,Vincent from stormont co.

rmaustin2 — 14 Sep 2008 9:53:08 GMT

Would like any photos of the families listed from the stormont area to add to my file names.

thank you,
Richard

Neelands / Thompson

jejade — 14 Sep 2008 9:47:48 GMT

I have come across the name Neelands in my family search regarding the Thompson family from Creemore, Nottawasaga Township, Simcoe County. The family I am searching is Joseph Thompson and his wife, Charlotte Manning (my great-great grandparents).

I have been searching the Mad River Star / Creemore Star for news articles (birth, death, marriages, happenings, etc.) and came across an item in the 1894 Mad River Star/Creemore Star:

"Misses Kate and Arrie Neelands, daughters of the late Hamilton Neelands, Detroit, and aforetime reeve of Nottawasaga, are visiting at their uncle's, Mr. Jos. Thomson, 4th line south."

I believe that the Thompson mentioned in this notation was my great-great grandfather as he lived on the 4th line south. I have no information regarding any siblings of Joseph Thompson and can only assume that these two ladies were perhaps Joseph’s sister’s children.

Joseph’s parents names were William Thompson and Eliza Jane Boddy.

I have found Hamilton Neelands as well as his wife, Arabella (possibly Joseph’s sister) buried at the Creemore Union cemetery along with Hamilton’s father, some other Neelands (James, Joseph and Beatrice).

I thought I would put this out there to see if anyone else is aware of any Neelands and their possible relation to my relatives the Thompsons.

Thanks, in advance, for any help.

Stephen Brundage m. Mary McQueen/McQuinn

@@fapaez@sympatico.ca — 4 Mar 2006 9:54:38 GMT

Stephen and Mary married in Nottawasaga in 1861. They possibly moved on to the Gravenhurst area. Stephen was the son of Stephen Brundage and Sarah Day

Anyone out there researching this line, would love to hear from you.

Look Up in Stayner Cemetery - McColman or McColeman

Josie — 5 May 2006 7:45:16 GMT

Wondering if there is a kind soul who would be willing to look up a couple of stone for me in the Stayner Cemetery.

The family name which I am looking for is McColman or McColeman (either spelling)

The people/line I am looking for are:
Duncan McColman & Elizabeth Walker who are suppose to be buried here.

Thanks,
Josie

obit lookup - BLACKSTOCK

ldodds21 — 5 Aug 2008 7:48:59 GMT

Could someone lookup the obit for Walter S. BLACKSTOCK died 30 Oct 2007 in/near Innisfil. thanks for any help

Reuqest for Lookup - Beeton United cemetery

mmdaia — 25 Dec 2005 8:17:11 GMT

Can anyone provide a transcript for the following at Beeton United?

Orley B. Withers
Walter P. Withers
Evelyn G. Withers
Elva M. Withers
Eldon Withers

Thank you

Michael

Silas Hill m. Margaret McDiarmid m. Sept 8 1875 -

penguin1 — 21 Aug 2008 7:07:18 GMT

On the 1881 census in Nottawasaga - they have two children - John and Jane. Silas is my great grandmother Hill's brother. She was Abigail born in 1838 to George Hill and Jane Reid in York. I am looking for Hill cousins. Mary Ann Rosas nee Martin - penguin1@kc.rr.com

GUTHRIE FAMILY

tchart — 24 Jan 2006 2:30:54 GMT

Descendants of James GUTHRIE

1 GUTHRIE, James b: 25-Apr-1854
.. +ARCHER, Caroline b: 04-Jun-1849 m: 15-Dec-1886 Penetanguishene, Simcoe Co., Ontario d: 08-Jul-1923 Victoria Harbour, Tay Twp., Simcoe Co.
..... 2 [1] GUTHRIE, James Edward b: 03-Mar-1888
......... +FRENCH, Susan b: 19-Jan-1892 m: 09-Jan-1908 Elmvale, Ontario d: 29-Sep-1914 P.E.I.
............. 3 GUTHRIE, Jim b: Abt. 1908
............. 3 GUTHRIE, Maude b: Abt. 1910
................. +WILSON
............. 3 GUTHRIE, Ethyl Emma b: Abt. 1912
................. +ADDISON, John M.
..... *2nd Wife of [1] GUTHRIE, James Edward:
......... +PARKER, Margaret m: 28-Jan-1916 Orillia, Ontario
............. 3 GUTHRIE, Leonard
..... 2 GUTHRIE, Frank b: Abt. 1890 d: 17-Jan-1900 Tiny Twp.
..... 2 GUTHRIE, John b: 08-Jul-1891
......... +FRENCH, Mary b: 19-Jan-1890 m: Abt. 1916
............. 3 GUTHRIE, Cecil b: Abt. 1916

Ritchie/Richie or Lennox

June Roberts — 18 Feb 2003 4:10:50 GMT

Looking for any Ritchie/Richie families or Lennox families.

1861 census - Surname Lee

eandrcook — 11 Aug 2008 8:31:33 GMT

If someone has access to the 1861 census for Simcoe County, Gwillimbury twp., could you check if there is male surname Lee born about 1800 likely English.

Thanking you in advance for your help.

Rhoda Cook
East St Paul, Manitoba

Stonehouse/VanEvery

kellymorris188 — 11 Aug 2008 8:30:13 GMT

Hello
Looking for family descendants of William Stonehouse and Susannah Crawford from Simcoe County. My great Grandmother Mary Louise Stonehouse married John VanEvery. I am the granddaughter of Owen Herbert VanEvery and Grace Keown. Willing to share family tree information and pictures.

Victoria Harbour Lumber Company

Almonte01 — 20 Nov 2005 11:58:50 GMT

Would anybody know if there are records/history of this company and if and where they are they available?

Perry family buried Lloydtown

RuthWaite55 — 1 Aug 2008 4:36:38 GMT

Looking for data re Perry family members buried in Lloydtown...St. Mary Magdalene Cemetery maybe ?/

Beaton,Mcmillan,Gilchrist

LENAGILCHRIST88 — 6 Sep 2002 12:40:01 GMT

I am looking for information on Marrion[Sarah]Beaton from Oro who married ?McMillan from Toronto. They had a daughter Anne McMillan born about 1870 in Toronto or Oro.I do not know if Sarah and McMillan ever married. Anne married Richard James Vasey.Richards parents were living in Victoria Harbour. Richard and Anne had a daughter Bernadine Vera Vasey who was born in Oshawa Nov. 30th, 1900.Bernadine married John Gilchrist and they lived in Orillia . If anyone could help me with the Beatons of Oro or the connection with the McMillan family in Toronto I would really appreciate it

Scobie Family buried in Collingwood Cemetery

cwja3u6 — 3 Aug 2008 8:47:56 GMT

I will be traveling to the area later in the month, I have a copy of where my Johnson ancestors are buried in the Trinity Cemetery in Collingwood. Would someone be able to tell me if there are any Scobie's buried in the cemetery as well. While I am there I would like to swing by and get some photos of the head stones. Unfortunately my time will be limited while I am there, so I won't be able to do as much research as I would like.

Thanks

Carl

Information on John or James Kidd

kiddjoh — 3 Nov 2001 3:08:07 GMT

Probably came from County Antrim, Ireland about 1853 to Flos Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. Have no history beyond their arrival in Canada and would like to trace it back further. May have only been in Ireland a short time and possibly came from Dundee area in Scotland but that is only an old family rumour.

Mooney, Maw, Pratt, Nelson, Hubbert and Hopkins in Simcoe County

CindyNelson60 — 1 Sep 2006 8:02:29 GMT

lm looking for additional information on my ancestor surnames which are, Mooney, Maw, Pratt, Nelson, Hubbert and Hopkins

James Booth and Charlotte Kinder

dsm142 — 9 Dec 2007 4:31:13 GMT

They were married on 26 July 1860 in Innisfil. Are there any decendents out there?

Mary Doyle m. 1) Michael Kenny; and 2) Michael Dolan; Essa; Oro

padenfolk — 13 Jul 2008 1:03:47 GMT

I have new information to share and am looking for descendants of Mary Doyle and Michael Kenny, Essa, and their children:

- Patrick m. Margaret Murphy
- Margaret m. James Parker
- Myles m. Jane Watt

Myles was living in Oro Twp. in 1881, and later lived on Toronto St. in Barrie.
Anne

CAMPBELL, Dunedin, Nipissing, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

couchresearch — 2 Jul 2008 2:40:54 GMT

By: Laura Priscilla (Couch) Kennedy

Parents of Laura Priscilla (Couch) Kennedy

Head: Odin Cyril Couch. Born: October 23, 1910, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Death: June 20, 1989, Middlesex County, Caradoc Township, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Wife: Anna Violet Grace Twigger. Born: November 19, 1909, Nipissing, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Death: July 10, 1998, Middlesex County, Caradoc Township, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Children: Joseph Odin, Laura Priscilla, Mary Chrystal

Parents of Anna Violet Grace Twigger

Head: Joseph James Twigger. Born: January 1878, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Death: August 22, 1925, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Wife: Laura Campbell. Born: January 9, 1884, unknown birth place, likely Ontario. Death: January 29, 1969, Caradoc Township, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Children: one child, Anna Violet Grace.
[Note: Joseph James Twigger died, so Laura Campbell had an additional marriage to Irwin Miller. They had no children together.]

Parents of Laura Campbell

Head: John Noble Campbell. Born: 1885, Simcoe County, Oro Township, Ontario, Canada. Death: November 19, 1927, Alliston, Ontario, Canada.
Wife: Anna Priscilla Honeywell. Born: 1859, Dunedin, Ontario, Canada. Death: May 21, 1942, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Children: Ian, Guy, Joe, Jim, Laura, Annie, William, Louis.

Questions & Answers

1. Would be grateful for information relating to Laura Campbell’s middle name and birth information?
2. Would also be thankful for information relating to Laura Campbell’s second marriage to Irwin Miller? When did Laura and Irwin marry? Did Irwin Miller have a previous marriage or children from another marriage? What is Irwin Miller’s birth information, death information, parent information and sibling information?
3. Would also appreciate information relating to John Noble Campbell too, particularly his wife, Anna Priscilla Honeywell? Is there any information about the Honeywell family?
4. Would also be thankful for information relating to the Campbell children; Ian, Guy, Joe, Laura, Annie, William and Louis, particularly William and Louis, who had died in World-War-One?

TWIGGER, Dunedin, Nipissing, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

couchresearch — 2 Jul 2008 2:39:30 GMT

By: Laura Priscilla (Couch) Kennedy

Parents of Laura Priscilla (Couch) Kennedy

Head: Odin Cyril Couch. Born: October 23, 1910, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Death: June 20, 1989, Middlesex County, Caradoc Township, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Wife: Anna Violet Grace Twigger. Born: November 19, 1909, Nipissing, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Death: July 10, 1998, Middlesex County, Caradoc Township, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Children: Joseph Odin, Laura Priscilla, Mary Chrystal

Parents of Anna Violet Grace Twigger

Head: Joseph James Twigger. Born: January 1878, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Death: August 22, 1925, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
Wife: Laura Campbell. Born: January 1884, unknown birth place, likely Ontario. Death: unknown, death place, likely Ontario, Canada.
Children: only one child, Anna Violet Grace.
[Note: Joseph James Twigger died, so Laura Campbell had an additional marriage to Irwin Miller in Sudbury?, Ontario, Canada. They had no children together.]

Parents of Joseph James Twigger

Head: John Twigger. Born: England, likely resided in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Death: unknown.
Wife: Mary (Jane?) Cashmore. Born: England, likely resided in Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. Death: unknown.
Children: Joseph James, other siblings unknown.

Questions & Answers

1. Would be thankful for information related to Joseph James Twigger prior to his marriage, particularly information related to the Twigger family’s connection to Pennsylvania, U.S.A? Did the Twigger family immigrate to the U.S.A from England? Is there birth and death information on the parents of Joseph James Twigger, John and Mary (Cashmore) Twigger? Would anyone have birth and death information on the Cashmore family history?
2. Would also be thankful for birth and death information related to Laura Campbell too?
3. Would also be greatful for birth, death, parent, sibling and migration information related to Irwin Miller as well?

James Freel 1811-1884 Bridget McDermott 1814-1861

MaryFreel — 20 Sep 2006 11:24:02 GMT

This couple settled in Mara Township about 1850. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Mary McDermott Hayes

leonehinds1 — 30 Jun 2008 8:09:51 GMT

Mary, one of five siblings believed to have come to Tecumseth Township from Donegal Ireland circa 1823. Possibly died June 1876. Would have been in contact early with Moore, Milligan, Carswell and Thompsons. Mary had three brothers: Neil, John and James & a sister Jane McDermott. Some attended Presbyterian service others Anglican. Believe Neil and desendants lived in Tecumseth Twp for 150 years or more. Need any guidance or information you may wish to give. Thank you.All information I have of Mary is what is in this post. LH

hopkins/ elmer

debbiecreelman — 30 Jun 2008 2:47:24 GMT

My family has strong roots in the Simcoe area.

father's family name was Hopkins from the Beeton area.

Mother's family from the Tottenham area and the name is Elmer.

Frank Hillman

bigbadtee — 24 Jun 2008 12:43:36 GMT

My Great Grandfather was Frank Valentine HILLMAN.
He was born 14th Feb 1879 in Nuthurst, Sussex, England Lived with his wife and 5 children in Sussex as a farm labourer then Butcher. he moved to Canada in 1911 leaving his wife and children behind (intent on sending for them later) They had one letter from him and nothing more.
He has been traced to the an entry on the 1911 census in Canada. Frank Hillman living in Orillia , Ontario. He is identified as a 32 year old, English born, Episcopalian (Church of England), married man who is boarding with the Drew family. His birth date is shown as February 1879 on the index but the original census record indicates 1889. The record shows that he arrived in Canada in 1911. It appears the Drew family had five boarders but he is the only one listed as married. His occupation is blank while all others are entered we assume he has just arrived on the scene. He is the only Frank Hillman in Ontario .
I have been unable to find his death at all, is there anyone with access to Orillia records that can help me find out what happened to him.

Trevor

McEwen Family

Josie — 1 Jun 2006 5:47:22 GMT

Wondering if anyone has some information on a McEwen Family whom I believe are from the Nottawasaga area.

Catherine McEwen born Dec 1845, died Oct 1933 was either the daughter to Neil McEwen (According to Death Registry) or to Malcolm & Catherine McEwen (According to Marriage Registry). Wondering if anyone is able to help me answer this.

Catherine went on to marry a Richard Stephens in Oct 1875, and they then moved to Carnarvon Twp., Manitoulin Island.

Richard Stephens was married once before to a Mary Brown who I believe died in the Nottawasaga area around 1873. (Haven't proven yet)

If anyone has any information on either family, could you please get in touch with me. It would be greatly appriciated.

Thank You in Advance.

Josie

Beechwood Farm

Almonte01 — 24 Jun 2008 9:29:50 GMT

Looking for location of Beechwood Farm near Orillia. Does it still exist? It might have been the home of the Lawrie family in the 1800's. Grateful for any information.

Pioneers of the 1830s-Speers

renoqueen — 27 Aug 2007 1:06:15 GMT

I am trying to find manifest for ships that brought some of the Simcoe County pioneers in the 1830s. In particular I am seeking information on James Speers.

Does anyone have a link to the manifest for a ship called "THE PIONEER" from 1849?

Campbell Duncan, Margaret, William, Ann family in Kincardine 1881

tduescher1 — 7 Jun 2008 5:35:36 GMT

I am looking for information on a Duncan and Margaret(Ferguson) Campbell both born abt 1816 in Scotland and living in Kincardine in 1871 - 1881

William Campbell and his wife Jessie Corsie Campbell operated a hotel in 1887 per his son's birth record. In 1901 William and Corsie were living in Port Elgin operating a hotel with children William Duncan Campbell B 1882, Maggie Campbell b 1885 and James Bowie Symes Campbell b 1887.

I am looking for any additional information on this family group and a confirmed death and burial date for this Duncan and Margaret - Based on age, I suspect they died and were buried in Kincardine between 1881 and 1901.

This Duncan would be the father of Peter "Black Pete" Mclean Campbell who was the captain of several ships on the Georgian Bay including the "Northern Belle", "Manitoulin", "Waubuno", "Majestic" and several others.

Looking for descendants of Peter MCALLISTER and Margaret CAMPBELL

Roberta — 9 Nov 2003 5:29:47 GMT

I'm looking for anyone doing research on the family of Peter McAllister and Margaret Campbell or their many descendants. They were married on February 9 1881 in Collingwood. They were living in Collingwood at time of the 1901 census, it shows 9 of their children living with them, but I know there were more. I have a photo of their grave stone in West Nottawasaga Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Peter is a brother to my great grandfather Robert McAllister. I have been given some old photos from this area, but they have not been named. I'm hoping to find some one else researching these brothers and their sibblings, so I can identify the photos. Sibblings of Peter and Robert are as follows: Godfrey C McAllister, Margaret McAllister, Janet (Beauprie) (Caddo) McAllister, Mary (Bowes) McAllister, Sarah (Gartlan) McAllister, Ann (?) McAllister, Charles McAllister. Their Parents were Charles McAllister and Mary Currie.

Happy Searching
Roberta

JOHNSTONES IN SIMCOE OR SURROUNDING COUNTIES

helenhooey — 2 Jun 2008 1:54:27 GMT

CONTACT
hooey46@sympatico.ca if you know of any familiss with 2 children in 20ties n 1946 and were farmersthanks for ball help in finding my lost family

Marriage : Angus Booth to Ursula Dessard

deansden1 — 27 May 2008 5:59:30 GMT

To the most helpful group imaginable:

This marriage is #007999 MS # 932-79
District of Muskoka and Parry Sound
Division Unorganized Township

Date of marriage: Aug 30 1893 at Byng Inlet

Angus Booth s/o John Booth and Henriette Dusome (I am presuming, not assuming that this is Jean Baptiste Rabot)

Ursula Dessard d/o Charles Dessard and Adeline Choinard (another presumption - Charles Lessard and Mina Choinard)

The actual question I have is:
Ursula place of birth is given as "In the esconements" What does this mean?

Georgina Dean in Stratford
One of those obsessed by families of Penetanguishene and whose husband is a BOUCHER descendent

Thomas McDowell, 1st Mayor of Palmerston, from Tecumseh

Mary Gillelan — 31 Dec 2004 8:34:37 GMT

I'm interested in finding info on
Thomas McDowell, b. abt 1827-1828 in Ireland; d. sometime after 1907 when he was living with his daughter, Mrs. W.C. Frost (Isabella H. McDowell); m. Sarah Thompson.

He came to Canada at age 14, settling in Tecumseh/Tecumseth Township, Simcoe County, with his parents (father was Charles McDowell). He and his wife purchased Crown lots in Wallace Township, Perth County, in 1852, which later became the town of Palmerston, founded in 1874, where he was the first mayor. Palmerston was transferred from Perth to Wellington County in about 1881, I think. It built up around the Wellington, Grey, and Bruce Railroad station and yard.

There is a Thomas McDowell buried in Beeton United cemetery in Tecumseh, Simcoe County, but I don't know if it's the same one I'm after, (possibly buried with his parent?). Is there an online listing somewhere?

I'm interested in finding his tombstone (which is not in the Palmerston cemetery) to determine if it notes his native county in Ireland; Also, I would like to know if any other descendents exist.

Their 10 children:
- Isabella H., b. 1853, m. 1857 to R.H. Robinson
- William James, b. 1855, d. abt. 1880-1882 (my gggrandfather), m. in 1880 to Elizabeth Adams, b. 1859, Fergus, Wellington County, ON
- Mary Ann (or ?Margaret), b. 1857, m. 1878 to Wm. Christopher Frost/Forst/or Forest
- Sarah Jane, b.1858, m. 1878 to Alex Henry Hairell
- Samuel J., b.1860
- Charles J., b. 1862, d. March 1873 (I have a grisly account of his death at age 10 after getting caught in a belt in a stave factory)
- George A., b. 1864
- Allice, b. 1866
- Ruth, b. 1868
- Eliza, b. 1870

HOY in Orillia

brendaedmonds1 — 1 Nov 2007 2:13:15 GMT

Lookihng for any and all info on Robert and Margaret Hoy of Orillia and their family. 1901 Census Robert is not there but Margaret is 45 and married with sons - Charles N, 25
John Albert 22, Thomas Harold 10.

Harvey\McBride

Marie McBride — 5 Feb 2006 12:15:32 GMT

Might be able to help Stephen Dolan re -Harvey \McBride connections Marie

ADDISON LLOYD BEST - Tecumseth Township

KevinLong85 — 21 May 2008 12:20:51 GMT

Searching for a photo of ADDISON LLOYD BEST who was born in Tecumseth Twp. in 1874, s/o Richard Best & Mary Williams. He died in 1901 in Tecumseth Twp. He was married to Mary Ann Bateman of the same township. Photo required to complete the Bateman family history.

With thanks,

Kevin.

James and Ellen Eleanor Vincent

rmaustin2 — 15 May 2008 5:19:45 GMT

Would like for anyone related to send any info on your family if your related and any old photos.

Thanks,
Rick

mccolman catherine

kathyhall179 — 11 May 2008 12:10:55 GMT

i am trying to find some information on catherine mccolman or any of her family. they were from Scotland, settled in collingwood twsp. she married william walters, had 11 children, the youngest being my grandmother, emma walters.i am a beginner at genealogy, so i haven't learned all the sources i can tap into. any information would be appreciated.

Hugh Andrews

Deb Phillips — 27 Feb 2006 10:22:44 GMT

Looking for information on Hugh Andrews who was born in 1872 . He was the stepson of Thaddeus Marshall. He appears with the Marshall family on the 1881 census of Oakley & Ryde, Draper, Muskoka. Is he the same Hugh Andrews that appears on the 1901 and 1911 census in Orillia , with a wife Elizabeth.?

Mcolman/Archibald

SandiEllison14 — 27 Mar 2008 6:21:09 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the children of Achibald and Catherine Bell of Simcoe Co. I know the names were Alexander, Archibald Jr. and Neil Bell. I think there were more that I am missing. I know that Catherine died in 1849 and the last child was only 8 days old when she died.
Thanks,
Sandi
sandideck@hotmail.com

Benjamin Legate/Dorothy Delaney, Ireland --> Mulmur

JAHayman — 8 Feb 2008 8:56:04 GMT

Benjamin Legate & Dorothy Delaney were both born in Ireland about 1825. It's likely they married there. They came to Canada in the late 1840's, early 1850's and settled in Mulmur (which has been either Simcoe or Dufferin Co) near the Rosemont area. They had a bunch of children including Robert, Mary Jane, Catherine, Thomas, Benjamin, William and Annie Victoria.

Benjamin died in a rather horrible accident Dec 1876.

Dorothy and the children left at home moved to Grey County. Dorothy died there. Both Dorothy and Benjamine were buried in Perm Methodist Cemetery in Mulmur.

These people may or may not belong to my tree. Anyone else know anything about them?

Alliston Union Cemetery

laurajobb — 2 May 2008 8:29:15 GMT

Is anyone able to do a lookup for me at the Alliston Union cemetery. I am trying to find out if there is a Jessie Flavell(nee Muirhead) buried there. She died sometime between 1889-1891

Thank you

Laura
British Columbia

Porter Family in Nottawasaga Twp, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

stegema1 — 2 Apr 2008 5:50:08 GMT

Looking to make contact with anyone else that may be researching this family.
Also, hoping there may be history for the Robert Porter family such as a pioneer record, newspaper articles(obits/marriage)another Simcoe Researcher may happen upon that would help indicate different relations as the children married and whether he immigrated to Canada as a child or an adult.

Robert Porter (1816 Ireland - 4 July 1884 Nottawasaga Twp, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada )
his wife
Mathilda Nevins (or Evans) (1820 Ireland - 5 Sept 1888 Nottawasaga Twp, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada)

Children: Sarah, Joseph, John, Martha, Huston (maybe Houston), M.A.(maybe Mary Ann), Richard, Elizabeth
one of the children, John Porter(born 1843 West Gwillimbury, Simcoe, Ontario, Canada) married Mary Ann Davidson (born 1847 Mulmur, Simcoe/Dufferin, Ontario, Canada) They were married on 30 May 1866 in Mulmur. May have lived in Creemore for about 5 years before immigrating to U.S.

BUTTERFIELD in Orillia

lanapattinson — 28 Apr 2005 11:36:07 GMT

Hi, having a hard time finding out any information on this family.

John G Butterfield
Born 1911 in Orillia
Married Minnie Scales around 1930 (Prob. Toronto but could be Orillia)
They had 2 daughters, whom I believe were born in Orillia:
Marjorie Eleanor Butterfield, born February 18, 1932
Joan Margaret Butterfield, born December 18, 1933

Sometime around 1939/1940 John Butterfield moved to Toronto and raised his 2 daughters with the help of his unmarried sister. Apparently he was from a well-to-do family who could easily support him. The trail ends there.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Alex Arnold

renoqueen — 19 Apr 2008 3:03:51 GMT

I am seeking further information on Alex Arnold who was born County Monaghan, Ireland and died Simcoe County. He had two known children, Alex Jr. and Sarah (who married William Cunningham).
Does anyone have any information on Alexander Sr.? There is some rumor that there is a family connection to Benedict Arnold that I would be interested in substaniating or discounting.

Brett / Hanna

kathy_madore — 7 Sep 2001 12:29:51 GMT

Looking for information on Margaret Brett / Thomas Brett / Mary Hampton / William John Campbell Hanna / Martha Ann Brett-Hanna. Era 1870 - 1877.

Oliver Cromwell Patton m. Lucy May Foster 1909 in Ontario

penguin1 — 3 Apr 2008 5:36:39 GMT

Oliver is son of Wm Jno Patton and Catherine Courtney - born in 1885 in Phelpston, Simcoe. Lucy's mother Emily Jane Martin is my grandfather's sister and I have Martin family history. I know Lucy had children - I have picture of she and children in Hamilton around 1918. Please contact me - penguin1@kc.rr.com - Mary Ann Rosas nee Martin

Faron Family and Nolan Family

R_Coopman — 3 Apr 2008 5:59:46 GMT

Hello, My Faron family was from Adjala. Patrick Faron married Margaret Nolan who was the daughter of Daniel and Mary Nolan. Patrick's sister was Ann Faron who married Martin Delane. Does anyone have any information on these families. I would love to know more about them. I can be reached at janec37@gmail.com

Singhampton Union Cemetery

CherylVanderHeide1945 — 27 Mar 2008 12:12:11 GMT

Can anyone please tell me where I might find any records pertaining to the interments that are not listed on the Singhampton Union Cemetery transcription. I know there were burials for which there are no tombstones.

William Cunningham burial

renoqueen — 23 Sep 2007 1:36:32 GMT

A couple of weeks back I found or was sent a photo of the old gravesite for William Cunningham and his wife Sarah Arnold. Now I can't find it!
Can anyone help me out.

Kirk McCullough Cunningham of Innisfil Essa

wrwarnica — 8 Dec 2007 10:04:30 GMT

Looking for anyone who has information on the family of Andrew Kirk and Ann Cunningham buried in Thornton Union Cemetery. They are buried with their son Archie. Their daughter Mary married Robert Cunningham whose family is well documented and daughter Margaret married John Deacon.
There are reportedly other children of Andrew and Ann and possibly siblings of Andrew came over from Ireland also.
Hope someone knows this family history.
Thank you
Bill Warnica

Johns Johnson, Orilla, Ontario 1930's

jacsfamily — 27 Mar 2008 11:40:52 GMT

I am looking for any information on John Johnson b 1864 Staffordshire, England. Emmigrated to Canada sometime between 1900 and 1930. Lived in Millard Street, Orilla, Ontario during the 1930's. House backed onto that of John Allan Doyle in Moffat Street, Orilla. John Doyle had also emigratted from England.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Jackie

Buriel in Adjala township 1899

tstevenson1_1 — 5 Jun 2007 10:13:28 GMT

Hello, I am looking for any information on Henry Hilliard who died July 31st.1899 and is buried in Adjala township. I'me afraid I don't know which cemetery it is but there probaly are not many. I am attempting to find out if he was the brother of George Hilliard who died in Dundalk Ont. in 1895.
Thank you in advance,
Tom.

Florence Sarah Martin

mbranton1 — 13 Mar 2008 3:16:24 GMT

Searching for information on Florence Sarah Martin who married William Ambrose Libby in December 1941. He sometimes called himself William Alexander Libby (per WW2 records).

They lived at 52 Sanford Avenue, Barrie in 1943 and at 12 Donald Street, Barrie in 1945. Later he lived at Shuter Street in Toronto, but don't know if Florence was with him.

There could possibly be a child, but don't know if it was her child from a previous marriage or their child.

Any information on locating Florence Sarah Martin - Libby would be helpful.

Creemore Union Cemetery Lookup

richardlyness1 — 13 Jun 2007 11:32:55 GMT

I am looking for the following persons who may be buried in this cemetery.
George Rogers 1854 - ?
Elizabeth McNally 1871 - 1897 [first wife]
Jane Lyness 1854 - ? [second wife]
William Rogers 1895 - ? [son]
Thanks in advance
Richard Lyness

King's of Tecumseth Area

leigh_kelly — 25 Apr 2004 9:40:49 GMT

Looking for anyone researching the King family in Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario.

Leigh Kelly

Peter Paton

Joan Sevigny — 10 Oct 2005 8:08:14 GMT

Looking for info re: my ggrandfather,Peter Paton, married to
Margaret Allison Orr in 1870. Born 1840 in Halton. When and where he died and is buried is what I am looking for. Thanks for any help.

Grigg Family

Josie — 3 Jul 2006 6:01:01 GMT

Edward GREGG M Male English 48 England Farmer C. Methodist
Anna GREGG M Female Irish 49 Ontario C. Methodist
Eli GREGG Male English 18 Ontario Farmers Son C. Methodist
Susanna GREGG Female English 16 Ontario C. Methodist
Emeline GREGG Female English 14 Ontario Scholar C. Methodist
Anna GREGG Female English 12 Ontario Scholar C. Methodist
Thomas GREGG Male English 9 Ontario Scholar C. Methodist
William ARMSTRONG Male English 16 Ontario Laborer Church of England

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Source Information:
Census Place Tiny, Simcoe North, Ontario
Family History Library Film 1375887
NA Film Number C-13251
District 139
Sub-district H
Division 2
Page Number 58
Household Number 241

Is anyone out there familar with this family??? Does anyone have the marriage for Edward & Hannah or Anna??? I am also looking for Edward's parents whom I believe might be John Grigg & Susannah Holmes...
If anyone has any information, I would really appriciate it if you could pass it on.

Thank You in advance

Josie

SAMUEL JOSEPH FRENCH & MARGARET MORRISON - Tay Township

KevinLong85 — 6 Mar 2008 11:12:46 GMT

I am seeking a photograph of SAMUEL JOSEPH FRENCH (1849-1922) and his wife, MARGARET MORRISON (1844-1898) that had lived in Tay Township, Simcoe County.

Photographs required to complete family history.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

Anglican cemetery, Batteaux, lookup

gwjmcintosh1 — 6 Mar 2008 4:18:55 GMT

I need the date of death for Robert Campbell McIntosh who is probably buried in the Anglican church cemetery, Batteaux as his wife was buried there in 2006. I estimate his death date between 1980 and 1987.

WILLIAM HALL & CAROLINE GREXTON - Wyebridge, Tay Township

KevinLong85 — 5 Mar 2008 10:51:23 GMT

I am seeking information and wishing to contact any descendants of WILLIAM HALL (1849 - June 5, 1918) and his wife, CAROLINE GREXTON (1862 - ?). This couple were married in 1895 at Penetang and had resided most of their lives around the Wyebridge area in Tay Township. They were buried in the Wyebridge Cemetery.

They had two known children; namely, George HALL born 1896 and WILLIAM Frederick HALL born 1897. Also seeking photographs of this family.

With thanks,

looking for gertrude ellen brownlee

sandypaul48 — 5 Mar 2008 5:45:48 GMT

my paternal grandmother, gertrude ellen brownlee was married to ronald joseph brownlee in ontario. they had three children, gordon, lois and gerald rodney. gertrude and ron separated. she lived in milford bay, ont. with her youngest, who was known as rodney, in the 1950's. she drove a cab. Apparently, gertrude may have been adopted. some say that her name was mclaughlin. some say mclellan or a variation of that. any info.? Thanks! SANDY BROWNLEE

Frances MacDonald born Lachapell related to Rawns and Crossons??

DebbieM464 — 9 Feb 2008 4:51:34 GMT

I am trying to find out more information on my husband's grandmother who died 1917 and is buried under her maiden name, E.P. Frances LaChapell, around Avonmore, Ontario.

She married Simon John MacDonald Nov 28, 1910 in York. On the marriage certificate her parents are given as Edward LaChapell and Louise or Louisa Rawn. Her name is given as Procelia(or perhaps Priscilla) Frances. I still don't know what the E. stands for. Her age at marriage is given as 24 so her birth year should be 1886.

I can not find a birth or death record for Frances. She had a brother Garfield. I can find a record of his birth to Edward Chappell, mother Louisa Rawn. There is also a birth and death record for Norman Chapelle with the mother as Leviza Rawn. The residence of the Chapelle's is given as Tiny Township Simcoe.

I can find the family on the 1901 census in Tiny, Simcoe East District 113, subdistrict n-3.
Edward Chapelle, Leviza Chapelle, Frances b. 1883, Elizabeth b. 1886, Garfield b. 1890. I believe this is the family of the E.P. Frances LaChapell that married Simon John but it is hard to prove it.

I cannot find any record of Louisa Rawn, birth, death or marriage. There is a connection to Andrew Rawn, Levissa Crosson, and William Rawn and Eva Hilts of Sunnidale. We have pictures of Garfield at graves in New Lowell. The stone reads Eva Hilts 1873 - 1933 Beloved wife of William M. Rawn. The other gravestone reads Andrew Rawn 1826 - 1914 and Levissa Crosson (her first name was Caroline) 1857 - 1925.

Levissa and Andrew are parents of William M. Rawn. These families seemed to reside in and around Sunnidale. The caption on the back of the picture of the Eva Hilts grave site reads "Garfield at the grave of his mother in New Lowell". Don't think it was his mother - are we missing another grave site photo?

Garfield married under Lachapelle 22 Jan 1912 in York. He married Jennie Sloan and his parents were given as Louisa Rawn and Edward Lachapelle. The spelling of this name constantly changes.

I can find a marriage for Elizabeth Eva Chapelle in Sunnidale to John Saundns Crosson 21 March 1906 with her parents given as Edward Chapelle and Levisa Rawn.

I can find Garfield Chappell on the 1911 census in Toronto rooming with David and Ida Crosson - children of Daniel and Rosina Crosson of Sherborne and McClintock Victoria North on the 1901 Census.

The only other piece of information I have on the LaChapelle's is a picture of Garfield and Charmaine - cousin to my husband's father, standing in front of a land office C. Anthony Real Estate L.O. 1647 and a dry cleaners beside it LL 7284

I think that Louisa Rawn was daughter to Levissa Crosson and Andrew Rawn and sister to William Rawn but so far have no evidence to back this up. Does anyone have any suggestions - any pieces of information relating to any of these people.

Thanks for reading this.
Debbie

Descendants of Thomas Lockhart & Elspeth Ruxton

Alicia Worth — 10 Jan 2005 12:16:12 GMT

I am having no luck finding any descendants of Thomas Lockhart & Elspeth Ruxton of Sunnidale, Simcoe County. Thomas and Elspeth immigrated from Scotland with son George. They had several other siblings either born in Toronto or Sunnidale...Thomas, Alexander, Jean, James, John, William, Elizabeth, Barbara. George married Helen Reid Orr and Thomas Jr. married Johanah Nesbitt. Several of my Lockhart family is buried at New Lowell United Church Cemetary. I do not know where most of the rest of the family ended up as I am unable to find any in Simcoe.

Carter Family of Tecumseth, from Ireland bef 1833

arthurowen — 27 Feb 2008 5:17:44 GMT

Looking for any information and living descendants of a Mrs CARTER (nee BELL), b. ca 1750-70 Queen's Co, Ireland who was living in Tecumseth ca 1833. She is named as the sister and beneficiary of Lieut-Col John BELL of London in his will of 1833, proved 1835. Also mentioned in the will administration as nephews and nieces are W CARTER, Ed CARTER, L/J CARTER and Eliz CARTER.

I note that in the list of Pioneers in Tecumseth before 1837 were Edward and William CARTER on Conc 8, lot 23 who could be nephews, or one maybe the husband of the Mrs CARTER mentioned above.

My gg grandmother, Lois (BELL) WELSH, was also listed as a niece in Lieut-Col John BELL's will, and I am looking for any clues on who the parents of Mrs CARTER, John BELL and my ggg grandfather may be.

TIA,
Arthur Owen
Ottawa, ON

Cemetery stone look-up

Murray_Hayden — 19 Feb 2008 9:46:04 GMT

I have a John Russell Lynn, b.March 3, 1889 d. Dec. 1956 he married Caroline Esteal Ament.
I found a John and Caroline Lynn on the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid-OCFA and it shows them buried in Ebenezer United Church, Simcoe Co. Gwilliambury-west Twp.
Would anyone have the List of this Cemetery to match up there names, to see if they are the same people?
Thanks in advance

McCord Family 1915 Beeton

sharonricketts39 — 10 Sep 2008 8:54:41 GMT

I'm in need of somse help with this family.
Looking for William John McCord
b. 1870 Ireland. He came to Canada in 1915 and resided in Beeton Ontario for a while.
His wife Lizzie came later with children.
She was b. 1873 Ireland.
Anyone heard of this family in this time frame in Beeton?
Any help would be great.
Thank you.
Sharon

Any information a Howard Daniels and family

JoyceBrownell51 — 21 Jan 2008 8:18:22 GMT

Looking for any information on a Howard Daniels who married Caroline Agnes Gratrix in 1904. Caroline apparently died the same year. Howards parents were Samuel Daniels and Lorene Van Camp.

Catholic Records

Lori_Mifsud — 13 Nov 2003 3:40:24 GMT

would anyone have access to records from St Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Mara Twsp. baptism, 1866
for Louisa Kelly. b march 2 1866?
or a cemetery transcript for the same church for a Robert Kelly died 1865-6 age 28.

Mara Township families

L. Burke — 6 Apr 2005 6:28:57 GMT

Hi
I have been researching Mara Twp. families, and since Mara(Ramara) is now part of Simcoe, I thought I would post this message. I have information about some of the families and would love to exchange information about any others.
Hope to hear from anyone
Lisa

newspapers for Mulmer/Mono in the 1870s

rtransit — 2 Feb 2008 6:14:00 GMT

I am hoping that folks would know of any newspapers that would have covered the Mulmer area in the 1860s and 1870s. We are hoping to order microfilms and look for local information on the family of Thomas and Deborah Ann Pentland who lived there for about twenty years before going to Michigan.

Three of their children were baptized in the Wesleyan Methodist Church in 1871,in Kinloss. On the record, they are listed as being born in Mulmer.

His daughter Margaret married Thomas McCutcheon in 1878.

"Thomas McCutcheon, 24, farmer, Mono, Kinloss, s/o Henry & Sarah, married Margaret Jane Pentland, 17, Mono, Kinloss, d/o Thomas & Deborah Ann, witn: Isaac Pentland & Sarah Gillies, both of Kinloss, 12 July (1878) at Teeswater." Simco, 1878.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Roxanna

cemetary lookup

barbjacobson27 — 2 Feb 2008 6:21:28 GMT

I see there is a William and a Margaret Hatton buried in the Alliston Union Cemetary. Is there a way to find out who these people were? Particularly Margaret. I want to know who her parents were and her dates of birth and death. I can't seem to locate these people in any census records. Some family history that I have says that Margaret was the daughter of William and Mary Beard (Beaird/Baird/Bard) of Tecumseth township but I can't locate anything anywhere that confirms that. Barb

Garvin Family

Bill Jackson — 18 Jan 2005 4:07:49 GMT

Looking for members of this Garvin family. David and Melissa Garvin in 1881 census, Vespra township. One son moved to Chicago, IL. Any information on any family members and descendants appreciated.

Thanks

John Ferguson--Mara Township

MaryFreel — 5 Jul 2007 2:03:42 GMT

I am looking for information on the John Ferguson family who lived in Mara Township in the mid 1800s. My husband is related through Michael Freel who married Mary Ferguson. I saw some information in THEY CAME TO MARA but didn't copy it--unforturnately. Thanks in advance for any help.

Any information a Howard Daniels and family

JoyceBrownell51 — 21 Jan 2008 8:18:47 GMT

Looking for any information on a Howard Daniels who married Caroline Agnes Gratrix in 1904. Caroline apparently died the same year. Howards parents were Samuel Daniels and Lorene Van Camp.

Brethet -- Stayner Union Cemetery look-up please

4867175 — 31 Dec 2007 12:03:56 GMT

Would someone with easy access to the transcription for Stayner Union Cemetery please look up the details for James Brethet (born 1861) and his wife Isabella (nee McManus) Brethet (born 1862). Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid indicates that they are both buried in this cemetery.

Many thanks!

Birth - wanted - Julie Everson

OLorelei — 19 Jan 2008 6:56:35 GMT

Albert Everson, res. King - occup:farmer
marr. Annie Melissa Polkinghorne
l890 - Holland Landing - church of england

dau. Julie b. after this date - perhas other children also
would like a record of her birth,
also a record of her parents deaths, if possible.
thank you

Euseb/Euzebe Parent Tiny township

siledee — 14 Nov 2007 2:45:42 GMT

Looking to connect with any descendants of Euseb Paul Parent of Tiny township/Port McNicholl. Born Jul7 1894, WW1 soldier. Was a friend of my uncle @1924-1928.
Sheila in Ireland

John and Matilda BACON

jjwaugh — 14 Jan 2008 3:47:03 GMT

I am interested in the family of John Bacon and his wife Matilda Ashenhurst who appear in the 1881 census (indexed as Baken) in Flos, Simcoe COunty. Their children were Joshua b abt 1863, Margaret b abt 1867, RObert b about 1869, Sarah Jane b abt 1871, John b abt 1873, and Matilda b abt 1875.

John Sr was born in Uxbridge Township, Ontario County about 1837. His parents were Joshua Bacon and Margaret Mc Cauley.

He is in the Uxbridge census 1851 - 1871. The OGSPI shows John and Matilda in Medonte in 1891 census. I cannot find their death registrations on Ancestry.

I know that their son John remained in SImcoe and married Annie Bell and the family is in Midland in 1911. There is a JOhn mentioned in the Lakeview Cemetery Midland index.

I can't find the other children in the census or marriages for the daughters. DOes anyone have info on this family?

Joanna Waugh

Presbyteriand Church, Bradford, Gwillimbury twp.

eandrcook — 4 Jan 2008 12:41:43 GMT

I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

Thomas Ireton b. 1834 Ireland and Jane Lee b. 1836 Ontario were married in Bradford on 12 July 1859. Thomas was the son of Jacob Ireton and Ann Lee.

I would like to find out the name of Jane Lee's parents.

1. Does anyone have any idea if there is anyway of finding this other than church records.
2. If I need to search church records, I assume it would be a Presbyterian Church, any idea what the name of the church would be and where would the records be kept.

Thanking you in advance for any help.

Rhoda Cook
East St Paul, Manitoba

Head Street

spindelpalm — 31 Dec 2007 6:12:50 GMT

Does anyone have any history about Head Street in Simcoe?

YEARS AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE CENSUS RECORDS

PatriciaL70 — 23 Dec 2007 9:14:21 GMT

My gr.grandparents had a baby girl born 25 July 1865 and baptized on 17 Sept 1865 at St. Paul's Catholic Church. The family lived in Mono. This baby is the daughter of John Nealis and Rebecca Smith. The surname Nealis is often spelled a variety of ways but this is how it appears on the church records.

I am trying to determine the name of this child as their is a piece missing on the document of where her given name would be.

Any information or suggestion on how my information could be obtained is welcome.

Thank you, Patricia

Early Catholic Records

vanassebernard — 23 Dec 2007 10:37:40 GMT

I am wondering in what parish Catholic records might be found before the parish at Lafountaine in 1857 for that area .Thank you . Bernard

Magill or Megill or McGill of Innisfil Simcoe Co aft 1889

jbriggsmc06 — 16 Apr 2007 7:42:09 GMT

Mary Charlotte Garrod (b ca 1836 d/o Robert & Eliza) m Joseph Magill 1864 Simcoe Co. She died 6 Jan 1873 Innisfil connected to childbirth of son also Joseph who died shortly thereafter.
1881 Innisfil Census lists Joseph widower age 44 with ch: Robert 23, Albert 17, Martha 13, Rebecca 11 and Harriet 9
Joseph d Innisfil 27 Dec 1897. Son Robert middle name Thomas m Oct 16 1883 Henrietta Miller of Barrie, d/o James & Sarah. Did Robert marry again after Harriet's death in 1889?

Lakeview Cemetery , Midland , lookup

RuthWaite55 — 11 Dec 2007 1:52:19 GMT

Researching Preston family many of whom are buried in Lakeview
Rebecca (Gardner)
John
Alex
Bertha
Frederick
John
Mabel May
W.E.
Gladys

Census data 1881-1901

suncoaster — 9 Dec 2007 6:55:43 GMT

I'm looking for a way to access census data between the above dates, to find out more about my grandfather's whereabouts after he appeared on the 1881 census as Tracy Gilbert, apparently adopted by the Thomas Walker family then living at Stanton in Mulmur twp. He shows up on the 1901 census as Tracey Walker, a domestic in the John Ewing family, also near Stanton. I can find no birth record for him, though I have confirmed that his birth father was Hezekiah Gilbert, birth mother Mary Anne McLean Beatty, daughter of Nancy Walker (Thomas Walker's sister)and William Hamilton Beatty.

Mara & Rama Townships

LisaBurke64 — 4 Dec 2007 2:27:50 GMT

Hi Everyone
We are currently working on a new historical site for Ramara Township. The address is: ramarahistoricalsociety.net.
This is a new website and information is being added daily. If you would like to have your family added or would like any information changed you can contact me at slburke@rogers.com.
We are also accepting any old photos of families, or any pictures anyone may have of the area would be sincerely appreciated. These photos could be sent to me by email or I would pay for a copy of the photo by mail.
We would love to see this become an informative and interesting site about the places and the people of Mara and Rama Townships.

Lisa Burke

Hockley

arnell63 — 2 Dec 2007 11:47:23 GMT

hi Im looking for Annie (Latta) Graham ,Hackley she was my G Grandmother died in Collingwood Ontario Canada Hospital between 1935 & 37 . We beleive she was married to Thomas Hockley in 1923 after my G Grandfather John Graham died.
I am trying to find anything I can on were she might be duried and when she did.

Siggett Family of Adjala

mariap621 — 26 Nov 2007 4:36:33 GMT

I'm looking for info on Elizabeth Siggett/Sigget who was born in Adjala Twp c. 1837 to William and Elizabeth Siggett. I believe that she had a brother named Joseph. She married Joseph Mercer on 23 Oct 1861 in Adjala Twp.

On Joseph Mercer's tombstone his wife is listed as Mary.

As assistance would be appreciated.

THOMAS HARVEY SCOTT & BEATRICE MABEL HUGGARD - New Lowell

KevinLong85 — 15 Nov 2007 8:54:52 GMT

I am seeking photographs and data on the family of THOMAS HARVEY SCOTT (1905-1965) and his wife, BEATRICE MABEL HUGGARD (1919-1989), formerly of New Lowell, Sunnidale Township, Simcoe County.

Thomas Harvey Scott was the son of Hugh Andrew Scott & Margaret Middlebrook, also of New Lowell.

Thomas Harvey Scott and his wife were married circa 1942 and had four sons, namely, Hugh, James, Robert and Harvey.

Any information or photographs of this family would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

McLean

eandrcook — 23 Nov 2007 6:31:44 GMT

I am looking for information and burial sites for McLean family. They lived in Essa twp., I think near Ivy. John McLean 1825 - 1882, his wife Margaret Ann Shields 1837 - 1906. Their children;
1. Joseph M. McLean b. 1862 d. ? m. 1890 to Rebecca Phobe Banting b. 1861 d. ?,
2. Mary Jane McLean b. 1864 d. 1939,
3. Elizabeth McLean b. 1867 d. 1888 m. 1887 to Benjamin Lucas Banting b.1860,
4. William John McLean b. 1870 d. 1927, m. 1893 to Elizabeth A. McQuay b. 1872
Thanking you in advance for any help.
Rhoda Cook
East St. Paul, Manitoba

Charles McDowell, b. 1837

PeterSeymour42 — 28 Aug 2006 6:50:15 GMT

Looking for Charles McDowell b. 1837 Simcoe. Found Robert McDowell on Simcoe farm map.

Mary Robertson

HelenBingleman — 23 Nov 2007 12:25:40 GMT

I'm looking for information on a Mary Robertson who was living in the Barrie area in 1956 so would have passed away sometime after that. I would be interested in a death notice from a local paper if one exists.

This would likely be her birth:
Norfolk Births, Middleton - 12th April 1886, Mary Catharine, Female, Father Robert Bradt, Mother Annie Foresyth, Occupation of Father Wheel Write, Informant Robert Bradt, Courtland, Registered 4th of May 1886, Accoucheur Dr. W. McKay, J. C. H. Herron Division Registrar of Middleton (Rosa on the 1901 Census has this birth date)

On the 1901 Census of Simcoe (Town), Norfolk South, Ontario are:
Fick George M Head M Jul 12 1865 45
Fick Julia A F Wife M 29 1850 50
Fick Rosa F Daughter S Apr 12 1886 15

This would be her sister's obituary, September 10, 1956:
Obituary for Etta (Fick) Crook, Lindsay:
Mrs John P. Lindsay - Mrs. Etta Lindsay, wife of John P. Lindsay, 49 Talbot Street South, Simcoe, died Monday in Norfolk
General Hospital, following a lengthy illness, in her 82nd year.

A native of Port Rowan she married David Crook who died in 1918. In 1933 she married Mr. Lindsay, who survives. She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church.

Surviving besides her husband are two stepdaughters, Mrs. Earl Chandler Lavina of Delhi and Mrs. Lillian West of College Park Georgia and three sisters, Mrs. Belle Worthington of Hazel Park, Michigan, Mrs. Emma Murray of Dearborn Michigan and Mary Robertson of Barrie.

George W. Baldock Funeral Home, Simcoe, Thursday. Rev. L.W. Owen, Oakwood Cemetery.

And this would be her mother's death registration:
Norfolk Deaths, Simcoe - Fick, Julia Anne, Place of Death 249 Talbot St., South, Female, Irish, Married, Age 68 Years, 6 Months, 17 Days, Born Cheapside, Ontario, October 29th, Occupation House Keeping, Father Forsyth, E., Born Haldimand County, Mother Davis, Susan, born Haldimand County, Dr. E. Copeman, Simcoe, Ontario, Informant Crooks, Mrs. David, Simcoe, Ontario, Relation to Deceased Daughter, Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Date of Burial June 17th, 1924, Undertaker B. A. Austin, Simcoe, Ontario, Date of Death June 15th, 1924, Fick, Julia Anne, June 15th 1924, Attended from January 1924 to June 14th 1924, Carcinoma of Liver, Duration 2 Years, Contributory Asthenia, Physician F. E. B. McGilvery, Simcoe, Ontario, June 16th 1924

Descendants of Julia Anne Forsyth

1 Julia Anne Forsyth 1850 - 1924
.. +Daniel Bingleman 1845 -
...... 2 Sarah M. Bingleman 1871 - 1873
...... 2 Etta Bingleman 1876 - 1956
.......... +David Crook 1874 - 1918
...... *2nd Husband of Etta Bingleman:
.......... +John P. Lindsay
...... 2 Isabel Bingleman 1882 -
...... 2 Emma Bingleman 1883 -
.......... +William Nabb 1878 -
*2nd Husband of Julia Anne Forsyth:
.. +Robert Bradt 1820 - 1905
...... 2 Mary Catharine Bradt 1886 -
...... 2 Ida Ellen Bradt 1888 -
*3rd Husband of Julia Anne Forsyth:
.. +George Fick 1859 - 1923
...... 2 Harry Fick (Adopted son) 1909 - 1922

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Helen Bingleman