Welland - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

kennedy/bertie township/welland,ontario

thomaskennedy87 — 4 Oct 2002 5:56:49 GMT

I am grtgrt grandson of james and mary kennedy born ireland-he in 1784-d 1869 she b 1785.Pioneered bertie in 1814 but he noted in petition for land in humberstone twnp(port colborne) in 1819 the he came to upper canada in 1802. My grt grnad father and mother also james and mary as were grandparents.My father Thomas.Original james/mary had six or seven children.If this the one please contact and i will send hard copy of my records by snail mail.

Bishop Thomas Brock FULLER

Collen_Martin — 18 Oct 2005 2:08:48 GMT

Wish to hear from descendants of Bishop Thomas Brock FULLER and his wife Cynthia STREET. Godson of Sir Isaac Brock, raised by Rev. and Mrs. LEEMING. Mrs. LEEMING being his aunt. My family of SHAW has multiple connections to the Bishop. Mrs. Margaret LEEMING (Hickman) was married 2nd to Major-General Aeneas SHAW. Maj-Gen. SHAW was my 3rd gr.grandfather.
Sophia SHAW was engaged to Sir Isaac. Valancey FULLLER married Louisa COXWELL, gr.grandaughter of Maj-Gen. Shaw. I would love to hear from someone in the FULLER family who would help me continue this part of the family history. Many thanks.

Alice E. Sneath (1879-1948), w/o William Sneath, buried Fairview, Niagara Falls

Sharon2491 — 2 Aug 2008 1:20:34 GMT

I am interested to know the maiden name and parents' names of Alice E. SNEATH (1879-1948) who is buried with her husband William SNEATH (1879-1946) in Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, ON.

Also interested in her relationship to these persons buried in the same plot:

1. James Edward McGuire (1863-1949) and wife Lillian Ruth (Armstrong) McGuire (1864-1960).

2. Lillian (SNEATH) Gerow (1913-1983) and husband William Leslie Gerow (1915-1993).

Keating and Leary Family

clairecrobert — 29 Jul 2008 11:52:42 GMT

If there is anyone out there that is connected to the
Keating family or the Leary family please send me
what info you have. I am trying to locate Phillip
Keating family. Thanks.

Young Family of Thorold Town

Thelma Collens — 20 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

JOHN YOUNG born, 1877, Parents, Thomas Young and Margaret Burnison, married MARY JANE WELDON born 1877, parents, John Weldon and Jane Armstrong, on 25 April 1900 at Thorold. They are buried in Lakeview cemetery, Thorold. I would appreciate any info on this family.

Coombs, Franklin Charles - Fort Erie 1950

atonge — 23 Jul 2008 3:12:41 GMT

Looking for information on Franklin Charles Coombs, son of Henry Boaz Coombs & Jane Elizabeth Johnson. Franklin was born Sept. 2, 1904 in Middlesex Co., Ontario (probably London) and in 1950 when his mother passed away was living in Fort Erie, Ont.

O'Rielly's Cemetery

TimMoses31 — 21 Jul 2008 2:44:28 GMT

Does anyone have an address/location for this cemetery?

Watson's from Huntingdon, England

IanWatson65 — 20 Jul 2008 5:43:56 GMT

Looking for information on the WATSON family from Huntingdon,Huntingdonshire, England.
Several siblings immigated to St. Catharines area in the early 1900-1910s.
Associated names through marriages are MAGGS, ROEBUCK, WAGSTAFF, NAYLOR, DAILEY

UPTHEGROVE surname in Niagara in late 1700s

Sharon2491 — 9 Jul 2008 4:16:37 GMT

Nancy Ann UPTHEGROVE born in Ontario circa 1805 married (1837) Dennis KELLEY (or O'Kelley) also born in Ontario circa 1805. According to RootsWeb's WorldConnect the couple had five children, at least one of whom, their daughter Amanda, is known to have been born in Ontario (in Wainfleet Township in 1845). Nancy and Dennis at some point moved their family to Wisconsin where Dennis died in 1850 and Nancy remarried.

Looking especially for information on the parents of Nancy and Dennis. I have found a John UPTHEGROVE and Ann OBAM UPTHEGROVE living in the Niagara area in the late 1700s. They are said to have come over the border from the USA during or immediately after the Revolution. Ann is thought to have some blood relationship to Seneca Chief Cornplanter. From various online sources I found the names of three sons born in Niagara: Abram (born 1776) Peter (born 1779), and Benjamin (born 1785).

Trying to see if there is any tie-in for Nancy to this family...a daughter???

Any information would be most appreciated.

Looking for Cordner

Annii7 — 8 Jul 2008 4:50:19 GMT

Looking for final resting place of
David Cordner (aft 1938) and Elizabeth Cordner (aft 1936).
Last know residence: Sherkston in 1939

They had three known children:
Robert James who I have traced to his death in NY.
Kathleen Cordner Paullette (living in Windermere in 1978)
Grace Cordner (living in Port Colborne in 1978)

Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Carol

Looking for Cordner

Annii7 — 8 Jul 2008 4:50:19 GMT

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Koletschke

LindaAdams — 6 Jul 2008 10:27:42 GMT

Can someone please do a lookup for me for Agnes Koletschke. I had found her on the 1911 census in the welland district. She was living with her son Herbert.
I have not been able to locate her after this census.
I am trying to find out when she died if that information is available as well as her son Herbert. He was born in 1893 in New York

thanks

Linda

Elizabeth Bowen (Brown)

@@mikebrown@wwdc.com — 18 Jul 2002 1:10:49 GMT

Died July 8, 1875 in Bertie Township. Does anyone have an obit for her? Daughter of Benajah Brown (died 1805).

Martin & Peter Foster, sons of John Foster

RSki712 — 27 Jun 2008 7:13:51 GMT

Am looking for any info on Martin & Peter Foster, sons of John Foster. Martin, my ggrandfather, was born around Buffalo, NY, in 1853. His brother, Peter, was born in Welland County, Ontario, about 1849. Martin lived in Michigan in later years, dying in 1911. The newspaper account of his accidental death states that Peter was living in British Columbia at that time. Would like any info I can get--parent's names & if there were any other siblings.

BAKER 'S of Stevensville

CherylK_16 — 24 Sep 2001 5:28:41 GMT

I am trying to track down my great grandmother's family. Maude Irene BAKER married Melvin DELL. She died in 1919 of TB. They had one son, Ross Melvin DELL b 1916.
Maude had sister's Gertrude, Leila and Laura. If this sounds familiar to anyone please email me privately at mrscheryl16@home.com
I am desperatley seeking her parent's names. I only have photos that say Grandma and Grandpa BAKER.

Thanks
Cheryl

Horsley, Welland, birth 1914, People's Press/Tribune lookup

bobgalt_1 — 8 May 2008 9:27:20 GMT

The Welland Library online genealogy page has index: Horsley, daughter, Welland, People's Press, page 5, 10/02/1914, B.
This appears to be a birth. It's available for view at their main branch, 50 The Boardwalk, but I am not physically able to attend. This is apparently on a microfilm, 071.1338 Wel Tri. The date appears to read as 10th February 1914. The library web info doesn't seem to encourage queries from elsewhere. Will someone be kind enough to look this up and post copy as reply? Am interested to learn name of child and confirm supposed parents William and Minetta. Thank you.
R. Coleman

Vahey Family of Bridgeburg (Fort Erie), Bertie Twp.

irritated — 23 Aug 2003 6:16:42 GMT

Looking for information on the family of C.W. and Melissa Vahey, residents of Bridgeburg (now Fort Erie), Bertie Twp., between the 1880s-1910s.

Both are listed among mourners at the 1911 funeral of Wesley Widdis, Mrs. Vahey being the sister of the deceased's mother, Sarah Ann. Sarah Ann was widowed from her first husband, Richard Widdis, in 1881, and later remarried William P. Parkes of Buffalo.

Was Sarah Ann and Melissa's maiden name "Bush", "Busch", "Brush", or some other name?

Thanks,

Tim L.

Wilson/Bradt

Mary McMahon — 4 Jul 2005 6:45:26 GMT

John Wilson/Willson and Mary (Marytje) Bradt (Bratt) had the following children:
1. John Wilson/Willson b. 1772 Kinderhook, Columbia Co, NY
2. Hugh WilsonWillson b. 1773 NY
3. Andrew Wilson/Willson b. 1775 Rensselaer Co., NY
4. Susanna Wilson/Willson b. 1776 Albany Co., NY
5. Myndert Wilson/Willson b. 1781 Schohaire Co., NY
6. Nancy Wilson/Willson b. 1784 Niagara Dist., Ontario

Questions:
1. John Wilson/Willson, who did he marry and when did he die????
5. Myndert Wilson/Willson, did he die young???

Known facts:
2. Hugh Wilson/Willson married 1st Elizabeth Johnson, 2nd Lydia Fralick (Freligh)
3. Andrew Wilson/Willson married Mary -Smith- ???
4. Susanna Wilson/Willson married Peter Wolfe.
6. Nancy Wilson/Willson married Aaron London.

Now - someone out there has some information to fill in the blanks and I would greatly appreciate hearing from them. Contact me either through this message board or my email:
mcmc@mich.com

James Keating

ClaraCaroline — 27 May 2008 6:36:15 GMT

Hi anyone related to James Keating in Welland Ontario I
would like to hear from you. Clare Robert

cathy

dorothyhowe48 — 26 May 2008 2:49:53 GMT

'cathy'forbes/jones'cathrine' mother'billie'???? barton / forbes dorothyhowe2001@yahoo.co.uk thanks dorothy

Miller from Scotland/Ontario Canada

marmc7591 — 29 Sep 2003 11:48:53 GMT

I am looking for anyone related to George Miller Born Scotland 1845.
Wife Elizabeth A Hislop/Miller born Scot, 1845
Could Be Called (Bessie/ Isabella) Scotish for Elizabeth.
Son John Born Scot Dec 1872
Daug. Robenia Born 1875 Ontario Canada
Son William H.Born 1877 Ontario Canada
Son George Born 1879 Ontario Canada
Daug. Mary H born 1881 Ontario Canada
They Lived at 81 Cliffton Welland Ontario Canada Dist 142. Sub.D.L. They were Church of Scotland or Presbytern,
1881 Census Ontario Canada
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I was told they Opened Hotels in Canada and USA,
His Parents had Miller Hotel in Princess Street, Edinburgh,
Any Help Please Thank You I have a lot more of the Family Back home in Scotland Just trying to get there Decendants
my Email is marmc7591@ic24.net
Thank you all for your time Mgt Anderson.
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Dr. Hugh Park

Robert_Auld — 19 May 2008 4:32:03 GMT

Still searching for any relations to Dr. Hugh Park who married Minerva McCopppen.

Bob Auld

Ross family - Port Robinson

Penny Minter — 17 Aug 2004 4:23:50 GMT

Ross -- William Dundonald ROSS, b November 21, 1821, Edinburgh Scotland, d September 10, 1912, Port Robinson, Ontario. Married (1) Catherine SMITH, May 13, 1848, Chippewa, Ontario (2) Barbara SOMMERVILLE, February 27, 1866. He was a shipbuilder and tugboat owner in Port Robinson. Children were John ROSS, b May 6, 1849, George ROSS, b November 3, 1851, Robert ROSS, b February 12, 1854, Hugh ROSS, b February 18, 1856, William ROSS, b July 13, 1858, Clara ROSS, b April 12, 1865. Any and all information regarding the ROSS family greatly appreciated and acknowledged.

Lookup, Hillside Cemetery, for Bouk/Bouck

Jane Reid — 20 Dec 2004 9:31:52 GMT

I am looking for my great, great, grandfather's grave, John Bouck. He was born in 1812 (I think), married a Martha Merrithew and had at least one son John born in 1852. I believe they lived in the Pelham / Fonthill area as my Father spoke of visiting family there. Fonthill Cemetery was kindly checked by Sharon Kirk as I live in Scotland and can't make local searches myself.

Early History of Welland County

herbclark53 — 12 May 2008 1:45:00 GMT

Looking for early history(late 1700s and early 1800s)papers and/or books on Welland County. Especially Chippawa and surrounding areas. Any recommendations? Thanks.

harmonius(hermannus)zimmerman

zim65riv — 5 Sep 2004 3:10:59 GMT

If we are talking about the same person,Harmonius Zimmerman was born in Rockland twp.Berks County,Penna.His parents were Hermannus and Susanna(Borneman)Zimmerman.Harmonius left for Canada some time after 1797.His father landed at Philadelphia in 1753 aboard the ship Rowand and appears in the tax records for Berks County from the 1770's until 1797 when the property was sold by Harmonius to Adam Ruppert and his wife who was a sister to Harmonius.If you are interested in this line I had tracked them years ago but no longer have much interest in pursuing them since I have been unable to establish a connection to them.At the time that Herman sr. arrived in Philadelphia he was accompanied by a Mathias Zimmerman who was from Bolsberg,Germany;there is a possibility that they may have been brothers.There are other researchers here in the states who have worked on Harmonius and I believe that I have his wife's name and their offspring some where but will have to dig to find this info.Bob Zimmerman e-mail:zim65riv@hazleton.net

Miriam Steven Family Thorold correction...

gdgriffiths1 — 8 May 2008 8:35:12 GMT

Looking for any family of "Mrs" Miriam Stevens of Thorold Ont. Her Natural birth mother Miriam may not have been aware was actually Mary Jane (Griffiths)b. 1879 Ardwick Manchester Lancashire. Miriam may have also had a daughter by the name of Margaret Stevens and other children too. They had a relative living in Toronto Area until 1985 Called Vera (Dawson) Burton who passed away at that time.

Apparently a lady by the name of Mrs Emery played an important role in both Miriam and Margaret's life. Perhaps as a foster mother after Miriam's mother died when she was young.

Please contact me at gdgriffiths@shaw.ca if this sounds familiar at all. We are looking for our relatives..

Geo. & Donna Griffiths

Miriam Stevens' family of Thorold where are you?

gdgriffiths1 — 30 Apr 2008 11:07:50 GMT

Please contact me if anyone reading this has any information regarding this family at all.

We are related to Miriam Stevens and only just found out about it. I realize she may have passed on but I understand she may have had children. We received this information from a newly found relative in England.

It appears our grandfather John Alfred Griffiths b. 1885 Openshaw Manchester England and Miriam's first immgrating relative Mary Jane Griffiths b. 1879 were brother & sister. He never shared information about his family it seems.

Mary Jane died as I understand it, rather early in her twenties, after going to Canada so I am not sure how much information you have about her. I have some photos of family some of which note a Mrs. Emery, Margret Stevens (daughter?), and of course Mary Jane with her siblings and mother.

It was my understanding that over the years they may have lived in the Peterborough and Niagra areas too.

Thank you for reading this...
Jody & Donna Griffiths

Stobnicki from Humberstone

dowd189 — 5 May 2008 6:43:58 GMT

I have one birth record for a child of Jan (John) Stobnicki and Anna Surman from Port Colborne and am trying to find the same for three other children. I know that Frank Stobnicki (Ancestry has it Stoberick) was born on 24 January 1888.

I have the following information:
Mary born Oct 1885 Canada (from 1900 US Census);
Joseph Born Dec 1886 Canada (from 1900 US Census) or 2 Dec 1885 (from WWI Draft registration);
Carolina/Karolina about 25 Mar 1888 (from death record St. Stanislaus Church Buffalo NY).

Some of these dates must be incorrect as the children would have been born too close together.

Does anyone have access to LDS Film 1309901? The family were Polish Catholics, and I was told they probably would have been baptized in St. Patricks.

Thank you in advance

Info on gg grandparents

Eileen Grueninger — 30 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Need information on John Everett circa 1820 and his wife Margaret Ashley circa 1822. They are my gggranparents. Found them on the 1861 and 1871 census in Welland County. Would like to know where they lived in Willoughby and where they are buried. Found Margaret's obit in book on Ontario Register. Her date of death was 23 May 1875. Have not found John's date of death. Would appreciate any help or suggestions.

huffman family of Bertie township

SharonDell — 24 Apr 2008 1:54:19 GMT

would like folks to know that there will be a Huffman and interconnected families program at the Fort Erie Historical Museum, Ridgeway, from 1-4 Sunday Apr 27. If interested please call museum at 905 894 5322 to reserve.

Miller Family

B_Falkenhagen — 29 Sep 2006 9:03:23 GMT

Does anybody have any connection to/information on descendants of the following family:

Jacob Miller (b.1843, possibly in U.S.A.) m. Dorothea Falkenhagen (b.1840)

They have the following children:

Sophia (b.1865), Ottila (b.1867?), Carlina? (b.1872?), Martha (b.1874?), Wilhelmina/Minnie (b.1876), Jacob (b.1878), and Julia (b.1881).

I have gone through the 1881, 1901 and 1911 census, but have been unable to drill down any further. The children and any of ther descendants are cousins.

Thanks so much,

Brandt Falkenhagen

William Atkinson - Pelham Friends Cemetery lookup?

ackpac — 19 Mar 2007 7:45:04 GMT

Looking for info regarding William Atkinson born 1778. We believe he was married to a Morningstar, and that he fathered Thomas (b.1810 m. Clarissa Ellsworth), Anne (b.1811), and Robert (b.1819 m. Mary Long). He was living in Woodhouse in 1812 and was a member of the Norfolk Militia. We believe he died sometime between 1814 and the 1861 census when his wife is living alone with son Robert and family.
There is a William Atkinson listed as being buried at the Pelham Evangelical Friends Cemetery. As I am living in Connecticut, I was wondering if there was someone in the area who has easy access to this cemetery and who wouldn't mind checking out this tombstone to find out if this is "our" ggggrandfather. Thanks!

kelly from bertie twp

sugrfoot — 17 Apr 2008 4:15:14 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the death and or burial place of Charity Kelly or kerr born 1863 in Ancaster died march 11 in ft erie bertie..also but only maybe as this may be an error since it seems too coincidental...Charles Kelly born 1863 died march 11 1956 Bertie twp Charity was the daughter of Richard Kelly and Charity Vansickle and was married to James Kerr who died 1921

Nicholls/Betts families

BetsyStewart27 — 3 Jul 2001 9:45:50 GMT

I am looking for the above surnames who lived in the Willoughby Township area in the early to mid 1900's and intermarried with the families of Harry & Rose Betts and William Henry Nicholls (spouse Alice Rose Searles). Any information would be appreciated.

Welland Marrages Website?

ReggieBradley — 11 Jun 2007 1:43:30 GMT

Does anyone know a website that has compiled a list of marriages in Welland in the following time lines :

1843-1857

1877-1882

1902-1917

I would also like to have it include the names of the parents so I can confirm information I've collected from ancestry and so that I can have the names of people missing in my family tree.

P.S I do know that the county is Welland because part of my family lived there since the American revolution.

Elliot family of Crowland and Port Robinson

elliot1775 — 29 Oct 2002 11:11:50 GMT

Seeking anyone with information on or connections to the above mentioned surnames of Welland County. Immigrant ancestor Andrew Elliot, Sr., born 1775 Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland - died 1857 Crowland Twp, Welland County, Ontario

Falkenhagen, White, Forter, Horton, Blanchard

B_Falkenhagen — 12 Sep 2006 8:20:23 GMT

Working on my family tree, I'm hitting some deadends, and am wondering if anybody has come across the following names/marriages in their research.

If so, I'd be grateful if you would send me a note. Thanks so much.

Caroline Dorothea Falkenhagen (b.1842, d.1890) m. Henry Thomas White (b.1842, d.1925), in 1865

Minnie (Wilhelmina?) Falkenhagen (b.1877) m. Henry Forter, in 1901.

Amelia (Emilie/Mary) Falkenhagen (b.1870?) m. Eli Horton (b.1862), in 1899.

Anna Falkenhagen (b.1874) m. Walter Blanchard (b.1861), in 1895.

Philip Benjamin White

PamelaJoBarkas — 6 Apr 2008 7:09:52 GMT

Looking for father/mother of PB White born 8-18-1865 Welland, Ontario. Married Adella Bearss-4 children

James Keating

clara_robert — 26 Feb 2008 8:54:01 GMT

I'm looking for James Keating who lived in Clifton. He was
born in 1863 in Ontario. Moved with his mother Annie Keating and this father Patrick Keating to Utica N.Y. Then he returned at the age of 17 to Clifton and lived with Phillip
Keating born in Ireland in 1822. I found that Phillip died in
1885 and James in 1904. If anyone has any information on these 2 please e-mail me. James would have been my great uncle and I am not sure about Phillip.

Hillside Cemetery, Ridgeville

Doreen — 13 Oct 2006 5:25:03 GMT

Does anyone know if there is any records of the buriels in Hillside? The OCFA has absolutely none, its just like it doesnt exist, and its a huge cemetery. I am sure many of my family are buried there, but I only know for sure of a few.

need info on Rose Ellen Savage

Murray_Hayden — 2 Apr 2008 11:53:28 GMT

Rose Ellen Savage, born Aug. 9, 1901,Wainfleet, daughter of Thomas Henry Savage and his wife Jane.
Rose Savage married, 1st husband, Roy Smelcer,[date unknown] Roy died March 15, 1948 and is buried in Riverside cemetery, Dunneville, 2nd husband, was a Mr. Bird,[unknown] family was Bernell and Bernice Bird. 3rd husband, Ellis Lalonde [date unknown] he worked in Toronto so they must have lived their. Rose died Feb. 8, 1985 and Ellis died June 24, 1995 and both are buried in Hyland Memorial Gardens cemetery, Toronto.
Any one that has some info to add to this, Please do so. as you see, this is not much to go on.

Rose Savage and Ellis Lalond

Murray_Hayden — 2 Apr 2008 1:38:19 GMT

Would any one have any info on Rose Ellen Savage, daughter of Thomas and Jane Savage, who married Ellis Lalond, he operated the I.G.A. store in Toronto, He died in June 24, 1994 and is buried in Hyland Memorial Gardens, Toronto

Stamford Township - Welland County- 1806 Birth Records

CowCal — 26 Mar 2008 3:42:24 GMT

I am searching for the BIRTH RECORD of a SAMUEL (first name) born in APRIL of 1806 in STAMFORD TOWNSHIP in WELLAND COUNTY. Names of mother and father are unknown. This Samuel came to be the eldest and adopted son of my 3rd Great Grandfather, Abraham Cowell, who I suspect married Samuel's mother (most probably also in Welland County around 1811 but exact year unknown) either after Samuel's father abandoned him and his mother, or he died. Any help with this birth record for Welland County or any marriage records for an Abraham Cowell in either Welland, Haldimand, or Norfolk Counties, would be gratefully appreciated... Thank You Martha Cowell-Calloway http://mysite.verizon.net/kingrex/thecharlesandrewcowellfami...

Marriage of Rose Savage

Murray_Hayden — 23 Mar 2008 1:03:33 GMT

Rose Ellen Savage, daughter of Thomas Henry Savage of Wainfleet, married Roy Smelcer. Would anyone have any info on the date they got married ??

cathy forbes/jones

dorothyhowe48 — 26 Sep 2007 5:13:34 GMT

hi dorothy UK cathy's and mother (billie)you ancestry

Quaker PAGE relatives from VT in Pelham & Thorold 1790-1830

peterwiedigerwilson — 14 Mar 2008 2:22:35 GMT

PELHAM QUAKER CEMETERY & QUAKER BRICK CHURCH, Pelham Twp. Welland County.

Regarding Josiah H. E. PAGE
[s/o Johathan Page. 1770-1831, & Sarah Elliott,1770-1804]
Born: 10 Jan 1793 Place: Ryegate, Caledonia, Vermont
Died: 3 Feb 1881 Place: Thorold, Welland, Ontario,
--10 mi. W. of Niagra Falls
Buried: 1881 Place: Friends Cemetery, Pelham, Ontario
m. ~1823 Catherine SPENSER, prob in Caledonia VT

What local records might be extant regarding Jonathan in Thorold, Pelham and Welland? When did he emigrate from NY or VT?

Were other Pages, Merrills or Morills associated with Josiah in those localities?

I am particularly interested in Marcia or Mercy Page b.16 Jul.1792 & d.1878 in Mottville NY. She m. ca.1815 Reuben Gardner Merrill [1785 CT-1864 IA]

Howell Descendants of Thorald Twp & Willoughby

Dolores Connors — 19 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

John Howell Sr. was born in USA c1790 married Elizabeth born c1795 in Chippawa Ont. married about 1811 . 5 males, 4 females. John Jr. born c1812 md Mary Smith . Can anyone help with this family .

Swayze Will

Sandra — 24 Apr 2005 10:26:29 GMT

I am looking for the will of Israel Swayze. He was a Loyalist who settled in the Niagara region around 1796.

John Clark / Catherine MacDonald

rcgenealogy1 — 12 Mar 2008 5:16:48 GMT

Searching for desc or informants RE John Clark b 1805 Aberdeen Scotland m Catherine MacDonald 1833 emigr Canada abt 1836/7 lived rest of life there. Had 5/6 sons 1 dau. Several sons moved to Wisconsin after US Civil War and became merchants, hoteliers...; same relocated to WA state 1890s.

Calvin Cook

Shari_Glencross — 10 Mar 2008 11:40:06 GMT

Am looking for data on my great grandfather Calvin Cook. All records indicate he was born between 1828 and 1832 in Canada. Also shows residence in Vermont and Wisconsin. He died 26Jul1879 in Pepin Wisconsin. He married a woman named Sarah Jane Lafferty and had three children, George P, Louis LL, and Nora Nell Cook. Nora Nell is my grand-mother. I am not sure if he was born in Ontario, New Brunswick or Quebec. I would bet on Quebec because family history claims or family was part french on my Grandmothers side.

I would appreciate any assistance any could give me.

Shari G

Cronmiller

sephreina — 17 Sep 2001 12:04:43 GMT

I am searching for information on the Cronmiller's of Welland. They have resided in Bertie Twp., Humberstone, Crowland and Port Colborne. Would really like to connect with family in the area if possible.
With so many of the Cronmiller's using the same given names over and over again, it has made it tough in deciding who belongs where.

Laurie Carpenter

Grace SPEEDIE

carspeedie — 6 Mar 2008 1:07:16 GMT

I am looking for the cemetery that Grace Speedie was interred in. Grace was born in Aug 1912 to Robert Watson and Catherine McIntyre in Crowland, Ontario and died in Oct 1913. I found a death record on ancestry.ca but it didn't state a cemetery. Is there anyone in that area that can help. Possibly take a photo. I will gladly pay for expenses.

Carol Speedie

Skimin - Rosa

marybliss1 — 6 May 2002 3:04:56 GMT

I am the Great Granddaughter of William Joseph Skimin (B. 1852, D. 1938) and Margaret Rosa (B. 1852, D. 1912). I am trying to find the connection between the Rosa's of Canada and the Roosa's of Ulster County NY. Supposidly a Roosa was held at Fort George during the War of 1812 and married a Catholic Canadian and stayed in Canada. I would appreciate any help or information.

Help with a 1912 Welland Marriage Affidavit

crashd1q — 6 Feb 2008 1:23:58 GMT

I recently found my great grandparents’ wedding affidavit in Welland. Hoping to find where my great grandfather was born, the ink on the affidavit apparently dissolved on that location revealing only a “G______ia.” See attached.

Since both were Roman Catholics, I’m thinking they were married in a Catholic Church in Welland, and it might be possible that another register exists in the church records that could provide another clue. My first question is does this affidavit represent that only a civil ceremony took place,and does anyone know what Catholic church was available in Welland that may have been frequented by people from Poland?

Thanks

Blaine

SandiEllison14 — 4 Feb 2008 8:43:32 GMT

Looking for info on the otto/emmma blaine family. She died in 1928. need children's names and death of otto.

FRANK Family of Pelham Township

michaeljblack — 10 Apr 2005 1:26:45 GMT

Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can identify any of the FRANK family members that I've found in the Land Registry Book of Pelham Township in the early 19th century.

I have seen a land petition by Andrew Frank, and he received 450 acres in Pelham Township, Lots 10 and 11 of Consession 3 and 4 in 1797, if I remember right.
From the Copy Books at Brock University Library:

-Lot 2 Concession 3, From David Secord to George Frank, registered May 28th, 1806. Number 1058.

-Lot 11 Concession 3 and 4, from Andrew and wife Catharine Frank to Henry Frank, registered August 5th , 1806. Number 1108.

-100 Acres of Lot 11, Consession 3, from Henry and wife Catharine to William Disher on 9th July 1821, registered May 24th 1825. Number 6588.

-Lot 10 Concession 4, from Daniel Frank of Upper Paxton Township, County of Dauphin, Pennsylvania, Blacksmith to Nicholas Frank of Pelham on March 15th, 1827, registered March 15th, 1828. Number 7229.

-25 Acres of Lot 11, Concession 4, from Henry and wife Catharine to Caleb Swayze, on April 10th, 1818. Registered October 28th, 1830. Number 8069.

-Lot 10 Concession 4, Lot 20 Concession 12, from David Frank, of the Township of Dumfries in Gore, next of kin of John Frank of Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth Caroline Frank and Elizabeth Catharine Frank, both of Louth, both daughters of Nicholas Frank, on April 2nd 1831. Registered May 4th, 1831. Number 8198.

-Lot 11 Concession 4, from Henry Frank of Pelham to Robert Comfort of Gainsborough, registered June 26th, 1839. Number 12545.

Thank you for any help or hints,
Michael Black

Johnson/Cole families of Louth twp.

TEXASRED — 27 Jan 2008 11:59:54 GMT

I am seeking information on Cornelius Johnson and his wife Lydia Cole Johnson. Lydia is listed in 1851 Census of Louth twp.with her husband Cornelius. The 1861 Census of Louth twp. shows Cornelius as a widower. Would anyone know when or where she died or was buried? Lydia was the daughter of William Cole and his wife Elsabeth Schram.

Thanking you for any consideration given,

Hope Herndon

Currie and Coe family

giraffenut51 — 26 Jan 2008 8:39:02 GMT

I have an extensive history of the Currie line starting with the marriage of Caroline Coe to William Currie. The Coe line goes back to the Mayflower and much further. Happy to share.

Looking for Dooher/Irving information

jpie181 — 21 Jan 2008 8:01:48 GMT

Michael Dooher, b abt 1831 in Ireland married to Mary or Margaret Irving b Ireland lived in Clifton, Welland, Ontario. They had 8 children: Elizabeth m John Burns, Mary m Callahan, Edward, Margaret may have become a nun, Winnifred m Hughson, John m Rutledge, Michael was in the military for the US in 1900, and Peter, who for a while was in the Father Baker home in Buffalo If anyone has any information I would really appreciate it. They are listed in the 1881 census but the name is spelled Doohar.

Request Look Up in Lakeview Cemetery , Thorold

Catus53 — 9 Jan 2008 6:45:01 GMT

Hello List,

I am hoping SKS will do a look up for me for a Cumming family buried in this cemetery. I am most interested in Archibald Cumming and wife Mary? If I have the right Archibald he was born 1880 date of death unknown.

Thank You,
Catherine

Obituary lookups

Rodabaugh — 18 Jan 2008 6:19:01 GMT

Hello I am looking for newspaper obituaries for William Lynch who died June 1976 and his sister Mary Kelly who died between 1977 & 1981. Both had cottages in Fort Erie and both died there. Mary is buried in Fort Erie, Canada; William is buried in Buffalo, Erie Co., NY I believe. Thanks, Tim

James and Annie Moore, Thorold 1891

S Martinez — 25 May 2002 5:12:58 GMT

1891 Census James, age 29, born U.S; Annie (wife) age 29, England, daughters Lily (4), Ruby (3) and Jennie (0) in Thorold Town.
Annied died Kamloops 1930, wife of Samuel Brooke at the time. James may have been son of James and Sarah (1871 Census, Clinton). Annie's maiden name Taylor. Looking for more information on James and Annie. Can not find marriage in Ontario Civil registry. James' occupation: bar tender. What was a "bar tender" in 1891? Next door neighbour was a "lock tender". Can not find death for James. Any help would be appreciated. Daughter Lily was my grandmother.

Jacob Schihl 1799-1886

dave_zenger — 31 Dec 2007 4:40:19 GMT

I am looking for information on Jacob and his ancestors. I believe that his parents were Francois Schihl and Barbe Sieger and I like to know more about these families.

Thanks

Dave Zenger

Schneider-Willick-Koabel-Schihl

SheilaJaccobs49 — 4 Jul 2001 11:04:08 GMT

Seeking info on my grandparents, Frederick (b 12-28-1892) & Cecilia (b3-12-1893,nee Willick) Schneider from Humberstone Twshp. Frederick's ancestor line includes Schihl name; Cecilia includes Koabel & Trendle name. Thanks for any info.

Jacob Schihl 1799-1886

dave_zenger — 31 Dec 2007 4:39:43 GMT

I am looking for information on Jacob and his ancestors. I believe that his parents were Francois Schihl and Barbe Sieger and I like to know more about these families.

Thanks

Dave Zenger

Jacob Schihl 1799-1886

dave_zenger — 31 Dec 2007 4:39:17 GMT

I am looking for information on Jacob and his ancestors. I believe that his parents were Francois Schihl and Barbe Sieger and I like to know more about these families.

Thanks

Dave Zenger

Dobbie and Gray in Chippewa

jolinal8 — 12 Dec 2007 7:13:35 GMT

Looking for any information on Ellen or Helen Dobbie b. c 1835 and married to Robert Gray, 1833-1909. Both were born in Scotland. They had 8 children - William, Margaret Ellen, James, Robert D., Archibald, George, Charles, and Anna. William is my great grandfather.

Dilts Game Marlatt

bblanks712 — 18 Nov 2007 1:20:37 GMT

I'm trying to find information about John Dilts parents.

All I know about John is that he was born in Welland or Wellandport. He married Ellen Game also known as Nellie. They had 2 children both born in Ontario. Their daughter Jessie Edna was born in 1897 and she married John Daniel Marlatt. I found John and his family in the New York state census of 1910.I then found his application for Alberta Homestead application in 1914. In 1918 his son Arthur Alfred lists his next of kin as John from Welland on his WW1 attestation paper.

1910 NY census his year of birth as 1861
1914 Alberta homestead application lists his age as 56 this would make him born abt 1858.

If anyone knows this John Dilts, I would greatly appreciate any information.

Thank you

Bearss/Burss Families

Eileen Brown — 27 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

looking for Ephriam Bearss Married Azenath Morganstein
was told he died Feb. 1805 Bertie Twp. Lincoln Providence, Ont. Canada Would like to know where he was buried.
His son supposely Ephriam 2 changed the spelling to Burss, he and his family went to Michigan after 1865. Any information would be appreciated. thank You
Azenath was said to have remarried to an Atkinson, she was to have died 26 May 1878
Eileen Brown

Upper Family Cemetery

Andrew Riddell — 19 Aug 2001 4:20:38 GMT

The Uper Family Cemetery is located in Allanburg, Ontario, in the Township of Thorold, in Welland County. It is located within walking distance of the Welland Canal ( which was built long after the cemetery was established. The family lived in Thorold Township, in the village of Allanburg, Beaverdams, and Thorld itself. One of the oldest plots is of a Lt. Anthony Upper who fought with the Butler's Rangers.

The Upper homestead was used as a Military post during the war of 1812. The Niagara Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society published the transcriptions of the family burying ground. Family can also be found in St. Catahrines in Lincoln Co., and Fonthill Municipal Cemetery in Pelham Twp. My 2nd Great Grand Aunt was married to a William Upper opf that family. They lived in Beaverdams, then moved to Michigan between 1892 and 1912. They returned to Beaverdams, and were buried in Allanburg.
Some of teh family members ran a tavern in Allanburg.

A. Riddell

Bell

logehome — 23 Oct 2007 12:08:18 GMT

Looking for George Bell from Italy moved to USA and than to Welland wife name Mary had a son Tony who was born in USA

Hoovers and Pews in Thorold early 1800's

John LeFevre — 23 Jan 2002 4:35:01 GMT

Looking for any info on David Hoover (b 1815 in Thorold, ON d. 1888 in Allegan, MI) son of John Hoover (b 1766 d. 1852) and Margaret Weaver (b. 1786 d 1858). He married Elizabeth Pew (b 25 Apr 1815 in Thorold, ON d. 1898 in Allegan, MI). I know they moved to MI sometime between 1861 and 1870 but know nothing further of either family (Hoover or Pew). Can anyone help or provide any leads?

David Price family

Victor Fields — 26 Aug 2004 3:56:51 GMT

I am a decendant of the David Price family of Crowland through his grandson, Oliver Brackbill Price who immigrated to Indiana in the 1850's. I would like to correspond with Dee Davidson and other relatives.

hodson/tromblay

lois49067 — 11 Nov 2007 4:05:13 GMT

i am looking for any information on a william hodson b.abt.1830 married delphine tromblay . married in welland county , ontario . any help would be appreciated.

Searching for Jacob and Mary Clark

MonicaEsau — 9 Jul 2005 11:34:38 GMT

I am searching for my great great grandparents who lived in Thorold or near by....They are the parents of my great grandfather Adelbert...

David Price

treatylinefarm — 1 Nov 2007 1:58:52 GMT

I haven't been reading the message board regularly since I returned to work full time in 2005. I have photos, extensive Price family research from David Price (III)and on- especially the mirgration from Welland to Indiana, Oklahoma and etc. I would share it with others. I have letters from the 1930's from Gonders in Oklahoma wanting to find other family members in the Price lineage.

I may not be quick in repsonding but am interested in filing in the holes in my family tree that currently has 1100+ names.

Elsie Family

sutton28 — 18 Oct 2006 3:26:18 GMT

Intrested to corresponding with anyone researching the Elsie Family line in Welland County. Line I am following is Benjamin Elsie senior but intrested in all others as well.

need help with Fonthill cemetery

AngelaWhitehead83 — 26 Oct 2007 10:37:54 GMT

I need to know the location (section or what he is near )of the grave for William John Clark d. 9 Oct 1912. I am told he is near Adelbert Clark. Any help realy appreciated
Thanks Angie

John C. Yokom/Abigail Cherry

argonia — 25 Oct 2007 9:46:23 GMT

I'm looking for more detailed information on John C. Yokom, b. 1823, d. 1855, and his wife Abigail Cherry. They are listed as parents of my great grandfather, Lewis Yokom, born in Welland Co. in 1850.

Miller family from Bertie

salersa — 18 Oct 2006 12:18:21 GMT

I am searching for information regarding the John H. Miller family.
His wife was Margaret A., born 1879. John was born 1867. They are listed in the 1911 Census in Bertie, but later moved to Chippawa. I would like to find their parents, Margaret's maiden name, etc. Thanks in advance for any help...

Burds in Bertie Township

maryannebrennan — 5 Feb 2002 9:56:19 GMT

Is anyone researching Burds? I would be interested in anyone else who is. Thanks

WILLICK FAMILY

tracibauer66 — 15 Oct 2007 1:08:02 GMT

Hi I am looking for anyone who might have any photographs of John Willick (1840-1885) and his wife Barbara Bauer Willick (1849-1885). I have found photographs of their children but none of John and Barbara. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

James and Ida Armstrong descendants

Carol G. Waisanen — 17 Oct 2003 3:49:16 GMT

I'm looking for any descendants of James Samuel Armstrong and his wife, Ida (Jennings) Armstrong. Their children were Harry, George, John, Katie, Evelyn and Winifred. My grandfather, George was born in 1874. We would like to make contact with any of the family. The family had a farm in the area of the current airport near the Welland Canal.

Mary Davidson nee REILLY

leonehinds1 — 11 Oct 2007 11:04:20 GMT

Mary Reilly also called 'Polly' was my ggg grandfather's sister. Their father's name: Sgt. John REILLY,once of the
Butler's Rangers. Polly and John Junior are believed to have
been born in Tryon County,New York State prior to 1779. Mary
married ?? Davidson and received a land grant in southern Ontario in 1806. Any information about Mary and Family would be sincerely appreciated. There may have been twelve
other siblings of Mary and John Junior from two wives of
John Senior. Thank you LH

James Hardy Tubby, Telegrapher at Stevensville

faygen — 11 Oct 2007 2:42:43 GMT

Looking for information on James Hardy Tubby b. 1852 m. Clara Sutton. They lived in Stevensville. James was a railway agent or telegrapher? Son Cecil.
Would appreciate any information regarding this family.
Thank you

Ralston, Frederick Wesley

Mary-Jo Davies — 3 Jul 2006 2:09:55 GMT

Frederick was born 1863 & married in Ontario, but I can't find him in any census but 1901, in Bridgeburg, Welland. He was a teacher in the Niagara area (Queenston) until 1906 when he moved to Dalston, Ont. Then in 1908 to East Hill, Saskatchewan. I would like to find his family, he was the youngest of 13 all born in Ont. He married Mary Ellen Reid in 1885/6 & they had 7 children, one of whom was my father-in-law's (age 84) mother Edna Louise. Any ideas, directions, or info out there? Thanks MJ

LOOK-UPS PLEASE

9generationsmanynames — 27 Sep 2007 6:51:33 GMT

1. I found under Social & Personal St.Catharines Standard 19 Jun 1937 "The marriage of Miss Ethel WALKER of Stamford, & Mr. Edward ELLIOTT, of St.Catharines, takes place in St.John's Church, Stamford, at 2:30 this afternoon". There was no article on the marriage in the standard, could someone look in the Niagara Falls paper and let me know the details?
2. My greatgrandfather Job ELLIOTT was fatally injured while working on the Hydro development job at Niagara Falls.
St.Catharines Standard had a story in 15 May 1919 stating it had happened a week prior. He was employed as a trackman, slid down a small embankment under a train of work cars, the wheels of the work cars passing over him cutting off both his legs and causing severe scalp injuries. I'm sure there must b more in the Niagara papers but am not able 2 get to Niagara Falls. Could someone please look to see if there r any articles on this fatal accident. Thanks in advance Elena

Shanton/Johnson/Johnston

tiredinpa1 — 23 Jul 2003 3:11:56 GMT

Looking for information on Florence Elmira Shanton married to James Johnson/Johnston in the Wainfleet area. Her parents were William Shanton and Elizabeth Horton. She had the following siblings: Rosetta, Mae, William, and Irene who married Albert Arkan on March 1, 1903 in Humberstone. Information on any of the siblings would also be appreciated. Thank you.

Robert Douglas Shanahan

mldgroup — 20 Sep 2007 6:40:53 GMT

I am seraching for a Robert Douglas Shanahan. He graduated from highschool in 1972. He lived somewhere in the Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Welland Ontario Canada area. I don't have much more information than that other than I believe his parents still live in Fort Erie. I was told that he moved to Alberta or Vancouver possibly for work, although I havent' the slightest idea what he does. He would know the Poupore family from Chippawa Ontario Canada.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Devlyn Little
mldgroup@wightman.ca

DELL, henry & SHAFER, catharine

marghutton — 27 Jun 2007 5:24:04 GMT

Henry DELL 1812-1869 [Henry/Alche Pettit] m 3 Dec 1833 Catharine SHAFER 1814-1909 [George/Rebecca Steinhoff]. His Will lists property Lot 2 Con 7 Willoughby Tp, Welland. Will of 1 Feb 1869 mentions a daughter Lavina R. BUCHNER c1835, & she or heirs would inherit after his wife died. To the "niece of my wife" Ahnera BEACHNER $200.00.

1852 census Willoughby Township, Welland County, Ontario. NAC C11757. Lines 14-17, frame house, 1 family, 11/2 storey. Henry Dell, 40, born Canada, farmer; married; Catherine, 38, born Canada, married; Lavina R. 16, single; Elmyra Beacham, 4. Age is next birthday.

1861 census Willoughby Township, Welland County, Ontario. Henry Dell, 49 [1812]; Catherine, 47 [1814]; George Beacham, lab. 20 [1841] Alvira Beacham, 13 [1848] In 1852 census George Beacham is with the George SHAFER/Susannah STEINHOFF family.

1. Have not found one thing on the daughter, Alvina R DELL who marries a BUCHNER.

2. Have not found a thing on George BEACHAM since 1861

3. Almira/Elvira BEACHAM marries Walter YOUNG c1877. I have collected come information on this family but death of Almira YOUNG of 23 Jan 1926 does not help significantly with her parentage, has Walter Young as her father and Catharine Beacham as her mother. Children:YOUNG: Ada Victoria; Walter Wellington; John HOBSON & Carrie Lavina

4. The name BEACHAM is not noted in the Will of George SHAFER.

Thanks for reading. Marg at "mangrove06@shaw.ca" remove quotes

RUSSELL, WILSON Welland 1915-1920

cpt4coder — 15 Sep 2007 2:31:41 GMT

Hello
Does anyone have any directories or information from Welland for the 1915-1920 years? My Grandmother, Mary Ellen Wilson came from England and worked in Welland (Welland Hotel??). Her best friend's family also lived in Welland, Isabella Russell.
Mary Ellen migrated to USA around 1921, but I have no information on her ship from England or the dates or where she lived in Welland.
If anyone can help, I would be very appreciative.
Ellen

Harris

orbisnonsufficit_007 — 11 Sep 2007 4:27:06 GMT

I'm having a hard time finding anything on this person. Please let me know if you know anything.

Harriet Alcinda "Hattie" Harris
Aug 03, 1894
Fort Erie

George Thomas info needed

SherrieAnkner — 8 Sep 2007 7:42:38 GMT

I am looking for info on this family.
George Thomas married Emma Bain. They had two daughters Eva and Mable Irene. Georges mother was Mrs. Elmer Burges of Welland,ON. Gearge and Emma had a farm in New Liskard,ON. George died 16 March 1921 and is buried in Lakeview Cementery, Sarnia Lambton LB-197-2 .

Trendle

salersa — 5 Sep 2007 4:13:46 GMT

Would anyone have any information on Benjamin Trendle, s/o Andrew Trendle and Barbara Willick? He was born June 20, 1880, in Bertie Township, also noted to be in Welland at a later date. Thankyou ...

Benjamin Elsie, Margaret Harney, John Harney

sutton28 — 5 Sep 2007 12:48:32 GMT

Looking for any info on the marriage of John Harney to Margaret (last name unk) and the daughter of Margaret, Jane/Jennie/Jenie. Margaret was born about 1839, Ben Elsie 1848. Jane was born in 1864. Have found all 3 in the 1881,1891, 1901,1911 censuses but nothing before that.

Ben had a mortage registered to him in 1877. This was on Arnaud St in Port Colborne. Living on the same street was a Margaret Harney.

Jane has been listed both as Elsie and Harney. She was married as a Harney. Alsoe found Ben and family in the 1880 census for Buffalo.

Thanks

Koabel and Bauer family

tracibauer66 — 1 Sep 2007 8:59:20 GMT

Hi I am looking for information on the children of Martin Koabel and Barbara Trendle, there are 8 that I know of Lenora, Magdalena, Barbara, Phillip (1855-1858),Mary Anne, Phillip (1859-?), Frances, and Elizabeth....does anyone know of any others?? I have most of the family information of each of the above mentioned children (except for Phillip 1859), I just need to know if there were any more in the family. Lenora Koabel Bauer (1850-1906) was my great grandmother, any assistance would be greatly appreciated!!

Schihl and Durliat families

GWallace5782 — 15 Aug 2001 5:07:34 GMT

Seeking names, birthdates, place of birth and date of arrival in Canada for parents of Martin Schihl,Sr and for Magdalena Durliat, his wife. Children of Martin, Sr. and Magdalena were: Martin, Jr., Joseph, Jacob, Francis (Frank), and Mary. Both Martin,Sr and Magdalena were born about 1839. The Schihl and Durliat families emigrated from the Alsace and Lorraine areas (Prussia?) and settled in Humberstone Township, Welland County, Ontario. Later the families emigrated from Ontario to Wood County, Ohio.

Would appreciate any information about these families during their stay in Canada.

1891 Census for Fort Erie

ElaineMY — 29 Aug 2007 9:18:20 GMT

Could someone look up in the 1891 Census for Charles and Clara Harris in Fort Erie. If you could give me all the information on them I would appreciate it. Cannot seem to bring it up on our screen and since I live in Michigan do not have access to the 1891 Census.

Thanks for all your help.

John

1891 Census for Thorold

ElaineMY — 29 Aug 2007 9:22:49 GMT

Could some one look up the 1891 Census and look up the name of Frances David Kidd, or Alberta Young, or Arthur Gordon Moore & Alberta Moore.

I don't have access to the 1891 Census because of living in Michigan so if someone could do this and give me the information I would appreciate it.

Thank you.
John