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Re: Alex Bremner born 1868 Banff Scotland died 1931 Waterloo Ontario

robertaschaus — 2009-10-22 23:12:46Z

Hello,

I have a copy of the obituary for Mary Bremner from the March 9, 1949 edition of the KW record. It states that she died the previous night at her residence. I have no other details about how she died. None of her children are still living. My Grandfather Elmer Radtke passed away in 2003 and he survived all of his siblings. Since Mary Bremner passed away prior to my father being born, no one in his family is still living that would have any information about her.

If you would like a copy of her obituary I can scan it and send you a copy. I also have copies of her parent's obituaries if you would like. Just send me your email address.

As for her brother Fred. I do not know his date of death but I do know that according to Gustena Pavolofski's obituary from 1956 that he was still living at that time in Kitchener. I also did a search on the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid website and found that there is a Fred J Bremner buried at Woodland Cemetery in Kitchener. The staff at the Kitchener Cemetery office could help you out with the date of death. If you find out could you please let me know and I can update my records.

I would like more information about Mary Bremner's mother's family. There are many different spellings of her mother's name and her name that I have from her headstone has her name as Gustena Povlofski.

You have the last name spelled differently. Is that the correct spelling?

My email address is robertaschas@sympatico.ca if you have any information about the Povlofski/Pavolofski family.

Let me know if there is any other information you would like help with.

Thanks!

Re: Alex Bremner born 1868 Banff Scotland died 1931 Waterloo Ontario

kellysgriffin — 2009-10-22 01:07:58Z

Hi,

My great grandmother was Louisa Pavolofski Schwartz....who would have been an aunt to your Mary Bremner.

I am looking to confirm the information I have about the Bremner family. One date I am missing is Mary Elspet's date of death. I have that she died in March 1949...do you know the exact date or the cause of death?

Also looking for the death date of Mary's brother Fred.

I have that her father, Alexander Bremner, was born July 25, 1868. Is that correct?

Please contact me if you have any of the answers to these questions or if you'd like to compare more info with me!

Re: Alex Bremner born 1868 Banff Scotland died 1931 Waterloo Ontario

kellysgriffin — 2009-10-22 00:58:58Z

Hi John,

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I have 2 babies here that are keeping me busy!

I just had a look at your website and the info regarding Alexander Bremner and Augusta Povelofski. We have a lot of similar information and a few differences.

Augusta Justine Povelofski went by the name of "Christina". She was born Aug 13, 1871, baptised in 1871, confirmed Apr 3, 1885 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church and died in 1958 (I do not know the exact date). Her parents were Adam Povelofski and Anna Maria Lipski.

She married Alexander Aug 5, 1891 in Hanover. I have that Alex was born July 25, 1868 in Inveravon, Banffshire, Scotland and died July 11, 1931 in Waterloo. He emigrated from Scotland in 1877. The family was Presbyterian.

List of their children:

James born June 19, 1892 in Chesley and died March 15, 1912 due to pulmonary tuberculosis
Mary Elspet born May 10, 1894 in Chesley and died March 1949
William Alexander born Dec 8, 1895 in Chesley and died Aug 19, 1896 at age 8 months due to phthisis
Fred born May 26, 1897 in Chesley and died in 1969 in Kitchener
Minnie Ida born Aug 4, 1898 in Chesley and died March 16, 1982 in Kitchener
Christina born Mar 23, 1900 in Chesley and died Aug 4, 1900 in Chesley

I also have Augusta and Alex living on Dobie St.W and then at 158 Edward St.

Please contact me if you'd like to compare more notes!

Re: Thomas Bremner, cameron, fife, scotland

jbremner146 — 2009-05-02 14:49:34Z

Thank you Roy. There is a John Bremner listed in one of the family trees on Brebner.com but I cannot link this person to the John Bremner in the 1841 census that I can be sure is my ancestor.
John

Re: Thomas Bremner, cameron, fife, scotland

ROYBREMNER — 2009-04-12 23:02:20Z

Try www.brebner.com

Re: Thomas Bremner, cameron, fife, scotland

jbremner146 — 2009-04-12 15:59:21Z

Your posting is very old. I am also researching this family. What information do you have. My relative was John who I am trying to link definitively to this family. He appears to have been born in 1830 before Agnes and John were married

Re: Catherine Bremner

judsforehead — 2009-04-01 13:46:28Z

are you still looking for information? I have information on Leopold Hoffmeyer. Moved from Pomerania Prov Germany, to Livingston Co. in 1869. I am not sure at this moment if he had more than one daughter, but I know that Leopold had more children.

When I get home today I will look through my paperwork and see what it says about Catherine Bremner. I am certain that I have seen the name.

Re: Alex Bremner born 1868 Banff Scotland died 1931 Waterloo Ontario

robertaschaus — 2009-03-21 04:04:26Z

My Great Grandmother was Mary (Bremner) Radtke, daughter of Alex Bremner.

What information are you looking for? How are you related?

James and Janet Bremner Caithness

susanbremner1 — 2009-02-08 11:14:02Z

I am trying to find information concerning:

James (1) Bemner registered his son also named James (2) in Wick Parish Church 1742. At the time his wife’s name was not recorded, but it was Janet They had married on 12 March 1738.

I would like to trace back further but it is impossible as I have no gravestone to reference the data.

Baby James (2) also married a Janet and grew up to became a soldier and his life is well referenced in the book by John Mowat about one of his son’s call James who was the famous wreck raiser.

James (3 Wreck raiser’s) son: David Bremner married Sarah Hallaran. David ran a fish-curing business and lived in Bexley Terrace in Pulteneytown Wick in 1851.

Any information about the early years would be of interest. I have a very comprehensive history of the family from James (3) the Engineer to present day.
But nothing about James(1) and Janet

Thanks for taking the time to read this - if you need any info please get in touch.

Sue

Bell & Bremner

susanbremner1 — 2009-02-08 11:07:23Z

I am trying to contact David Pike from Lowestoft who was requesting information concerning Bell & Bremner from Caithness. I have information concerning his previous threads which are now archived.

His email address has changed since his post in 2003/5

Sue Bremner

Re: William Thomas Bremner

deeb2br — 2008-12-08 14:29:10Z

The above is my father's name. Not sure if we have the same person. He wasn't born in the year that you have but it was close to that. Yes, our family lived in Edmonton around the years you have indicated. No, we never lived in B.C. Feel free to contact me if you would like more information - I'm curious if we have the same person.

william bremner's brother George

agnes511 — 2008-08-25 23:42:42Z

I am looking for George Bremner.His brother William was born in Airdrie Scotland in 1899. His father was John Bremner and his mother was Helen Maxwell.

George supposedly was in WWI and later made his home in South Africa.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: BREBNER/BREMNER genealogies

missfiggy — 2008-06-01 09:28:25Z

Hi John
I've just discovered your site and it has solved a few puzzles for me. Thank you for that. I have been researching the Bremner family in Australia, particularly NSW and I would be happy to pass on any information you might think is relevant. I have been doing the Bremner line from David Bremner who was the son of John Bremner and Margaret Davidson. It seems that David and his brother John came to NSW - don't know when, but David married Catherine McKenzie in Australia. And it is from this family that I am descended.

Re: Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

nelsbremner — 2007-08-17 23:45:30Z

Hi there,

Just found your query.

Have you had any luck,

Cousin Nels Bremner (Winnipeg)

NAOMI ANN SIBLEY YOUNGS-AKA ANNA A. BREMNER

schwindt — 2006-09-01 19:04:17Z

Searching for the marriage of Naomi Ann Sibley Youngs to ? Bremner abt. 1891, marriage likely occurred in La Cross or Dunn county, Wisconsin. Naomi was first married to George Riley Youngs, Feb. 8 1874 at Dunn county, Wi., they later divorced. She was the mother to three children; Franklin, Phebe and Fred YOUNGS. By 1900 census she is living with her mother, under the name Anna A. Bremner, says she's been married 9 years, the mother of 3 with only 2 children living.....Does this sound familiar to anyone on the list??

Philip Bremner

carla_alexandria — 2006-08-22 20:35:50Z

Re: Alex Bremner born 1868 Banff Scotland died 1931 Waterloo Ontario

JohnBrebner1591 — 2006-07-20 11:15:30Z

Hi,

I have a genealogy of this family posted on my web-site at: http://www.brebner.com/uploads/bre02694.pdf

If anyone has any details about the original Thomas BREMNER (1797-1849) I'd love to hear from them at john.brebner@brebner.com

Best wishes,

John Brebner

Alex Bremner born 1868 Banff Scotland died 1931 Waterloo Ontario

2006-07-11 04:40:08Z

Parents were Robert Bremner and Elspet McPherson. He was married to Augusta Povelofski. ANy info email me direct.

Re: Bremners Fife to New Zealand 1858

2006-03-24 12:53:08Z

Hi Helen, Thought it might be good idea to reply through the message boards as well. In cas some else searches and wants to make contact with either of us. Really great to find some else who is related.My emails will also come as sender C.S.Resources@slingshot.co.nz don't delete them.It will be me
Judith

Re: James Bremner

2006-03-05 16:57:26Z

Hi Kathy,

I have a short genealogy of theis family on my site at http://www.brebner.com/uploads/bre05452.pdf

James was descended from the harbour builder and engineer James Bremner and Christian Sinclair...who had a large family that seems to have spread across the globe.

I'd be interetsed in any additional information that you have on the family...please drop me a line a john.brebner@brebner.com

Best wishes,

John

Re: BREBNER/BREMNER genealogies

2005-12-12 00:30:50Z

Searching for the Bremner family of Shenwell, Drywells, Mains of Lesmurdie etc, in Cabrach.

Irene

Bremner etc.

2005-02-26 08:33:05Z

I'm searching for David Bremner (Brimmer; Brimner; Brumeur) who was a soldier on Jersey, Channel Islands in the 1760s. His first wife was Elizabeth Le Brocq and his second wife was Marie Amy. He may have been a member of the 41st Foot Battalion. There is no record of his death on Jersey, so I'm assuming he returned to the UK.

Re: Bremners in the north of Scotland

2004-12-16 23:17:18Z

My wifes Grandmother, was an Isabella Mackain, she is from Wick, I suspect she is the daughter of the Isabella Mackain
that you are interested in. I know nothing of the ancesters of my wifes Grandparents, but she married a James bain and lived in Invergordon, I married her Grandaughter, Isobel in Alness in the year 1962.

I f you have any info regarding the family I would be gratefull.

Regards
Alan Nutton
Australia

Re: Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

2004-12-16 01:50:17Z

My grand parents were born at the beginning of the century, early 1900's I believe. They were both born in Manitoba, St. Charles and St. Francois-Xavier.

Your message on Bremner board Re: Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

2004-12-15 20:24:37Z

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Re: Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

2004-12-12 17:51:05Z

7 Joseph Bremner in 1930 US census:
Joseph E Bremner city, Cook, b abt 1897
Joseph E Bremner city, Cook, b abt 1924
Joseph Bremner city, Fergus, b abt 1876
Joseph Bremner city, Queens, b abt 1876
Joseph Bremner city, Montgomery, b abt 1920
Joseph Bremner city, Douglas, b abt 1895
Joseph Bremner city, Douglas, b abt 1918

Re: Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

2004-12-10 02:45:57Z

Where did they live? When?

Charles Bremner, Bon Accord Alberta

2004-10-23 17:03:17Z

Looking for copy of Charles Bremner's obituary,
from 1919, and known to be buried at Bon Accord, AB.

Thank you,

Nels.

Re: Philip Bremner

2004-09-18 12:59:48Z

Hello,
Please go to http://bremnerfamilytree.homestead.com/bremner.html
I am a decendant of Phillip Bremner and have alot of information.
Would love to hear from you,
Cheryl

Markwell Bremner

christinepeterson98 — 2004-12-14 03:39:44Z

Sharon,

Would there by any chance a Markwell or Martin in your Family tree. I am researching
Bremner in New York. I think Markwell was born around the 1860s I was told that he came from Glasgow.

Thanks for your help.

Christine

Re: Bremners Fife to New Zealand 1858

HEveritt8154 — 2006-03-24 11:10:50Z

My Gt Grandmother Margaret Bremner born abt 1837 in Leuchars, Fife is the daughter of Alexander Bremner and Elspeth Robertson. She married James Pattillo in 1857 and came the Dunedin NZ on the Sevilla in 1859. According to the 1851 census Margaret is the eldest sister of Christian, Ann, Mary, Francis, and Eliza.
I will be pleased to make contact with you and share information.

Looking for Bremners in Australia, desendants of James Bremner Master Mariner

tonioz — 2006-05-13 11:06:39Z

James Bremner was born in Caithness on the 15th of May 1823 he married Mary M McLeod in Liverpool England 1848. They had five children that I know of, only one Edwin James Bremner married and had children. Edwin married Amy Margaret Garnett in 1887, they had 7 children. Only 3 that I know of lived to marry. James married Ethel A Yates in 1910 ,Dorothy Mcloud Bremner married Cyril B Robinsonin 1916 and Clara M Bremner married William C H Jackson in 1920. Any information greatly apreciated. Toni Gall
bigtrees@ihug.com.au

Re: Alexander BREMNER and descendants

@@joycerozell@shaw.ca — 2004-11-12 22:54:45Z

Hello Richard. Your Alexander Bremner from the Orkney Islands descends from James Bremner and Catherine Ogg.

I descend from this line:

1. James Bremner m Catherine Ogg
2. Alexander Bremner m Elizabeth Twatt
3. Charles Bremner m Emily Wills
4. Mary Bremner m Georges Pichet AKA Pichette
5. Wilfred Pichette m Freda Hooper
6. Me. Joyce Pichette m Harold Rozell

Nice to know I am strill finding cousins. I have a lot of family in my database. Let me know how you fit in Ok. Thanks. JoyceR

Cornelius P. Bremner obit from NY 2001

LauraRivers518 — 2005-03-28 01:40:26Z

PLATTSBURGH — Cornelius P. Bremner, 96, of Brinkerhoff Street, and formerly of Corona, N.Y., died Saturday morning, Dec. 29, 2001, at the CVPH Medical Center.

He was born on May 1, 1905, in Jersey City, N.J., the son of William and Elizabeth (Sthye) Bremner.

Mr. Bremner married the former Juliette Pittelli in Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona in 1926. She died in 1955.

At the time that he started working, and for many years after, he was the only licensed crane operator for ConEdison in New York City. He worked there most of his life, retiring in 1970. He moved to Plattsburgh in 1989 to live with his daughter Dolores.

Survivors include his daughter, Dolores Harris and her husband Donald of Plattsburgh; one sister, Dorothy Turbefill and her husband Edwin of Great Neck, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Donald "Tad" Harris of Plattsburgh, Kim Hanley and her husband Michael of West Chazy, Gregory Harris and his wife Patricia of Seattle, Wash., Juliette Cleland and her husband Lonnie of Plattsburgh, Keith Harris and his wife Katie of Massachusetts and Jonathan Harris of Chesapeake, Va.; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers, one sister and one grandson.

There will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's Church. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in the spring.

Donations may be made to St. Peter's Church Building Fund in his memory.

Im not related
info from www.PressRepublican.com
obituary archives

Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

warrenw139 — 2004-12-10 18:26:27Z

I am trying to make a family tree for my two daughters. I would like to find out the names of my great-grand parents. I hope someone can help me. I would like to know the names of the parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner.

BREMNER, searching James Bremner, Hugh Manson Bremner plus many children!!

johanna197 — 2004-09-24 09:46:10Z

James Bremner married Helena Elizabeth Reeve (1852-1921)(daughter of Richard Reeve(1818-?) and Elizabeth Maxsted/Maxted).
Any info would love to hear.
They had 8 children - Wallace died infancy - living were Ronald, Maxsted,Evelyn,Lena, Gladys, Maggie, Eric.
Maggie married Joseph MYERS. They had 4 children - JMV?, Cecily, Joyce and Marion.
Cecily may have had a child called or married someone called Roberto?? No other info known.

Another of Richard Reeve daughters married a Bremner - Beatrice Alicia (1864-?) married Hugh Manson Bremner in 1891.
They had 9 children.
Harold Bruce, Irene, Elsie, Bruce, Doris, Ronald, Effie, Jessie and Leslie.
Here the trail ends - can anyone help me further???
I'm in Australia - so greatly appreciate help. Thanks.
johanna@taracentre.com.au

John Bremner b 1834-37, Quebec, parents??

jmarguerite — 2006-04-26 15:17:20Z

Looking for birthplace and parents of my great grandfather John Bremner b 1834-1837 in Quebec. The 1891 census says his father was b Scotland and mother b Ireland. He was of Scotch descent, Presbyterian and a shoemaker by trade. John m Christina Findlay 1862 in Hull, Quebec (Anglican Diocesan Archives) but she was from Manotick, Carleton Co. Ont. da of Alexander and Ellen (Moodie) Findlay. They moved to Macleod, Alberta abt 1891-92 where he died in 1913. Death record says born Quebec. Have no record of him before his marriage in 1862 so any census prior to that would be welcome. Thanks, Joan

William A. Bremner

Bobmurg — 2006-02-01 15:07:17Z

I am working with a group restoring a World War I monument to the 147 residents of the Jersey City Heights who died during World War I. Two of the men who were listed on the monument are those in the heading of this message.

If anyone is connected to these people please contact me.

BREMNER / MACKENZIE

frobisher — 2005-01-07 12:32:49Z

Lily Bremner married Colin Mackenzie in 1878 in Rothesay. I would very like to hear from anyone with knowledge this family and any descendants.

Re: Scottish search

@@JudithH204@aol.com — 2006-01-04 23:16:25Z

My Robert Bremner b 1818 married to Rachel Brooks had son David F.Bremner b. 1839. Robert b.1818 was born Keith,Banff,Scotland but came to Ottawa and then Chicago,Il.Although David was considered his eldest son, I speculate that there may have been an older brother and Robert would have been a probable name. Have you been in contact with other researchers following this line?

Re: Scottish search

@@JudithH204@aol.com — 2006-01-04 23:16:25Z

I am in the Chicago area. David Francis Bremner came here around 1849. That is when his mother Rachael Brooks Bremner died. Robert Bremner b. 1818 was listed in the 1850 census with his children and a Conroy family (sp.Convoy in the census). Robert and Rachael came here from Ottawa,Canada. I don't know when the came to Canada but they were there at least by 1839 when David was born. The 1850 census lists a son Robert (3 yrs old who died within the year of whooping cough). He went on to name at least 2 subsequent sons Robert, the last of which was my grandfather, Robert Joseph b. 1864 in Chicago. In 1851 Robert married Ann Connelly McCourt, they had several children. If you haven't seen it yet I suggest that you visit the brebner.com web site and look up Robert Bremner. I am very interested in your Robert Alexander and knowing if there is a relationship. Did you find his birth in Dundee?

James Bremner and Janet Herd of Fife, m. 1853

cgrey161 — 2004-12-10 17:00:15Z

Looking for information/descendants of James Bremner, b. 1827, m. Janet Herd, b. 1828, m. 1853, Auchterrderran, Fife. Children are: James, Janet b. 1855, Alexander b. 1857, Robert b. 1859, William b. 1861 and Jane b. 1866.

Re: Georgina Bremner 1899 daughter of Andrew & Annie (Scotland)

RoyBremner87 — 2005-04-15 15:42:39Z

Try www.brebner.com

Charles August Bremner

RoyBremner87 — 2005-04-15 15:41:08Z

Looking for information on Charles August Bremner b.1906 Camberwell London ENG. Last address Manchester ENG 1949

Searching for Bremners in California

ConnieHansen40 — 2004-10-11 05:10:21Z

I am currently searching a line for Edna Spanton who was married to Frank Spanton. She was born in 1887. Frank died and was buried in Los Angeles in 1933, leaving her with four children, Vinnie, Frankie, Dona and Harry R. Thats where I became stumped. I find now that Edna remarried. She died in Pico Rivera, Los Angeles in 1980. Her name at that time was Edna BREMNER. I am assuming at least some of the children assumed this name as I found that a Harry BREMNER (born in 1926) died in Carlsbad, San Diego in 2002. I AM SEARCHING FOR EDNAS HUSBANDS NAME.
Does anyone have information that they might share with me. I am also wondering what happened to the other children of Ednas. I would appreciate any help that could be given to me. Thanks

Bremner, "Aggie" Agnes L. (OBIT MD 8-7-2005)

myobituarysite — 2005-08-08 21:54:47Z

source: The Evening Sun - Hanover, PA 8-7-2005
Deceased: Bremner, "Aggie" Agnes L. (OBIT MD 8-7-2005)
Age: 88
Last Address: Atlanta, GA / Westminster MD
Death date: 7-29-2005
Birth date: not listed
Birth place: not listed

No relation to the deceased
For a copy of full obit send email to:
rbenjamin@qis.net
(please include date obit posted)

Re: Georgina Bremner 1899 daughter of Andrew & Annie (Scotland)

MichelleMyers2704 — 2005-04-28 12:41:33Z

Thank you for that web site! I was able to find many members of my family. It helped me go back 5 generations in one night. THANK YOU.....

Georgina Bremner 1899 daughter of Andrew & Annie (Scotland)

MichelleMyers2704 — 2005-04-12 21:49:12Z

I am searh for William James Freeman who married Georgina Bremner in 1916 in Toowoomba Australia. Her father was Andrew Bremner but there is some confusion to her mother's maiden name it could have been Stewart or Mckay / Mackay. His father was William James Freeman who migrated to Australia in 1910 and was married to Mary Wastle who parents may have been James and Isabella Wastle from Berwick on Tweed UK. Any information on any of these people would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Michelle

Re: Parents of Elizabeth Caplette and Joseph Bremner

Nancy_Pelham — 2004-12-16 19:42:09Z

James Bremner

KathyBremner43 — 2005-12-02 22:48:46Z

I am looking for more information on my husband's father James M Bremner b 04 Jun 1880, Hull Yorkshire, England - d 08 Jan 1947, Los Angeles California. He was the son of James Bremner from Scotland and Helen Hart. He married in England and had 3 daughters - we think 2 were named Helen and Diane. He served as British Vice=consul in Parra Brazil. He married second Margaret Fussell, my husband's mother,