Newspapers in Canada - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Toronto Star

donnaborden1 — 2009-11-12 01:25:24Z

I found it for you, it was in the Toronto Star on Oct 4, 1993. I'm hoping this is the one that you were looking for.

Donna

Orbits

nsfam — 2009-11-08 17:18:02Z

I am looking for a newspaper orbit for Walton Whalen, died on 10 Sep 1915 Canard, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Also his wife Louisa Kierstead died 20 May 1904 Woodside (I believe), Kings County, Nova Scotia.

If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.

Whittaker, Lillian Sarah: Edmonton Journal Obit. 1964

q8canuck — 2009-10-22 04:08:05Z

I have hit a dead end and am seeking obit copy or info on Lillian Sarah Whittaker, wife of Thomas H. Whittaker, died Edmonton, Ab in 1964. Spouse Thomas H. Whittaker also died in Edmonton in 1964.Cannot find family name for Lillian Sarah.
Children of Lillian and Thomas: daughter Ellen Martha Whittaker 1918-1997 (married H.M.Silver) and son Thomas Whittaker.
Any help greatly appreciated; thanks.

Info/ History/ Newpaper clips

Claudine_Indelicato — 2009-10-20 23:12:33Z

Looking for historical "stuff" on my dad, Andre Bouchard; played baseball and hockey; was in the army; grew up in Coaticook; dad was a postman; lived on a farm. His dad was Joseph Ludger Bouchard. Thanks. Claudine

looking for obit - ottawa citizen may 1, 1999

dlcssr — 2009-10-15 06:11:34Z

I'm looking for my uncle's obit in the ottawa citizen. His name was Leo George Sancartier. He lived in Kanata Ontario. He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis Clace, George Sancartier (father), and Rosina (Beaudry- mother) and has one daughter living in the area, her name is Gwendolyn Rolfe (husband Danny Rolfe) and Gwen and Danny have 2 daughters Heather and Cheryl. If anyone has any information, please contact me at dlcssr@yahoo.ca subject: LSancartier. Thanks.

Brian Ferguson newspaper cliping

jpcurrell — 2009-09-05 17:13:24Z

i am looking for a newspaper cliping for Brain Ferguson that had a motor vechial accident in Canada somewhere he died 20 years old and would be about 1989-1990

it would be great if someone could help me do this

Brain Ferguson

jpcurrell — 2009-09-05 06:47:52Z

Newspaper lookup-Nanaimo Free Press

skvesta — 2009-07-07 21:01:48Z

I have references for an obit for a Samuel Beck who died in Nanaimo, BC in 1929. These are located in the Nanaimo Free Press Newspaper.
"Funeral Thursday, Late Samuel Beck" - June 19, 1929
"Funeral Held of the Late S. Beck" - June 21, 1929
"Card of Thanks" - June 21, 1929

Thanks so much!

Re: Obit lookup - Journal de Montreal

RobertDaoust — 2009-06-21 11:39:45Z

I have a copy of the obit for Simone Daoust 1922-2004. See attach file. Regards Bob D'Aoust, Waterloo, Ontario

Re: Clinton Family - Elgin County & area

cjrccmc1 — 2009-06-19 19:03:30Z

My uncle's name was Menzo as is my cousin, My father was John Russell, my grandfather was John Adam Clinton, ( think) he moved to Spokane Washington before 1900 met Grace Tallman, settled down and raised their family of 2 boys Menzo (a family name) Flora, Mary, and John Russell. (my dad)
I understand they came from the Ontario Canada area,
my cousin Mrs. Ronald Clinton in Spokane has done extensive family research and has books of records.

anyway I can give you more information assuming we are of the same genes.

Hear from you soon
John R Clinton

Ottawa Newspapers

thenance333 — 2009-04-30 11:02:22Z

If someone could help me. I am looking for an obit for a
Donald Manson who died Feb. 3, 1962. There also maybe a write up about him as he was a pioneer in the radio industry and worked for CBC for awhile.

Anything would be appreciated. Please send to
thenance333@hotmail.com

Thank You

Nancy

Re: Edmonton Journal Obituary Look up

fcain1955 — 2009-04-28 20:10:29Z

On May 7, 1980, Mr. John Hansen of 9829 77 Avenue passed away age 65 years.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife Violet Emily; two daughters, Judy and Wendy, both of Edmonton; three sisters, Mrs. Norris (Hannah) Marsh, Mrs. Josie Stainbrook, both of Sherwood Park and Mrs. Cecil (Agnes) Charlton of Surrey B.C

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 1.00 pm at South Side Memorial Chapel, Reverend G. de Vries officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations kindly accepted to the Heart Fund. South Side Memorial Chapel. Patterson-Mittelstadt-Justik Funeral Directors, 83 Avenue & 104 Street.

Hope this helps!

Re: Death (Maybe Murder) Toronto News Paper for November 16th 1978

thenance333 — 2009-04-27 19:43:19Z

I am finding some more now. One article mentions his ex-wife as Trudie Thomas

Re: Death (Maybe Murder) Toronto News Paper for November 16th 1978

FawnLaffin69 — 2009-04-27 14:47:18Z

Would love to see it, His death was Murder.

Re: Death (Maybe Murder) Toronto News Paper for November 16th 1978

thenance333 — 2009-04-25 14:13:40Z

Did you ever get a response for this inquiry? I have a write up about a homeless man named Joseph Paul Landry, 36 years old. No mention of a wife but does elude to murder.

Nancy

Obituary Look up please if possible - 1999 Vancouver, Canada

NishmaH — 2009-01-11 14:09:48Z

Looking for a possible obituary for a James Frederick John Goodwin who was born in England and died in Langley, Vancouver, Canada in 1999.

Any help grateful.

Thank you.

Re: Newspaper Lookup - Houston, Texas 2008

47pandamom — 2009-01-04 07:10:25Z

Thanks for your help! You are truly kind to have provided other suggestions. Happy New Year!

Re: The Lashburn Comet

kh440 — 2009-01-03 14:20:38Z

Hi DKBerg,

I had finally found what I needed from the Archives in Saskatchewan - an obit. from the Lashburn Comet, year 1918. When I posted my query I was having a hard time finding out anything about the newspaper. I never received any replies at all from the library in Lashburn so that is when I turned to the Archives in Saskatoon for help.

I appreciate your reply very much!

Kathleen

Re: Henry Douglass, grocer, Hamilton, ONT, d. 1896

Ken_Sch — 2007-08-28 18:56:37Z

I've checked the census for 1851, 1871 and 1881, and this is all that I could come up with:

In 1851, there was a Henry Douglass (age 15) in Ancaster Township (Twp # 390, p.151, reel # C11758):
http://data2.collectionscanada.ca/1851_pdf/e095/e002373464.p...

(There's no Henry Douglas (one 's'); the personal census for some townships is missing, or incomplete, though)

In 1871, no mention of a Henry Douglass, but there are four Henry Douglas, although none in the Hamilton area, and none appear to be the Henry Douglass from 1851.

In 1881, according to Familysearch.org, we possibly have your Henry Douglass in Owen Sound, Ontario: Henry A. Douglas (one 's') born 1845, occupation merchant, married to Alice E. Douglas.

You may in the end want to consider contacting the Hamilton Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society:
http://www.hwcn.org/link/HBOGS/Researchservices.html

I could check the Spectator for you, but it may be a while before I go to the library to do more research.

Hope this helps,
Ken

Re: Henry Douglass, grocer, Hamilton, ONT, d. 1896

Ken_Sch — 2007-08-28 07:05:59Z

Have you made any progress with this. I believe there were at least two newspapers in Hamilton at the time. The Hamilton Spectator was the main newspaper, and is the only one still published; I believe there are a few gaps, but more than likely the edition that should contain a death notice for Henry Douglass exists. If I recall correctly, the death notices from this time period are not all that detailed, and any further mention of his death is unlikely unless he was fairly well known or met a tragic end.

Ken
http://ca.geocities.com/scheffkg.rm/gen.html

Re: Obit lookup, Moose Jaw Sk

crazytonyi — 2008-04-08 01:08:22Z

I am trying to track down a Harold Jordan as well. He is the father of Beatrice Jordan, who had a brother named J. Harold Jordan. Any chance they are the same person (or family)?

thanks!

Re: St. Catharines ONT obit

9generationsmanynames — 2008-08-08 01:27:15Z

I just came across ur request, do u still need look-up?

Obit of Alfred William Rohde 1997 Winnipeg lookup

BevMarch43 — 2008-07-13 23:54:28Z

Could anyone lookup and post or email obit for Alfred Wilhelm Rohde died Jun 1997 in Winnipeg. He could have been known as Fred or Frederick. He was born 14 Nov 1927 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Could use any other info that might help my daughter in law to trace her ancestors.

Newspaper Lookup - Houston, Texas 2008

47pandamom — 2008-07-27 06:47:58Z

Can anyone in Houston, Texas area help me?

Would like copy of newspaper article on marriage of Lori A. HALL to Jason P. BLOODWORTH. Married June 07, 2008. May have been published in metropolitan Houston, Texas newspaper in June 2008. Marriage license bureau indicates that Pastor E. Wayne Law married them.
As a family member of Ms HALL, I want to make sure this is the correct marriage information before sending congratulations to the happy couple.
Thanks in advance for your help ;-).

Cyclone, Seneca, near Hamilton, Ontario, April 1922

PeggyMillar47 — 2007-11-14 19:28:34Z

I have a relative, Fred Carter, who died May 4, 1922 in Seneca, because of injuries he incurred during a cyclone, which, according to his obituary in his home town paper, took place April 19, 1922. I am interested in reading what was written in the newspapers at the time and if there was an obituary about his death in Seneca or Hamilton, as well.

Thanks,
Peggy

Re: Cyclone, Seneca, near Hamilton, Ontario, April 1922

EileenWilson001 — 2008-04-22 17:33:18Z

He actually died April 19th, according to his death certificate, due to an accident which fractured his 4th cervical vertabrae.

You would need to check with the Hamilton Spectator for an obit, but I found reference to the storm in the Toronto Star the following day:

Hamilton, April 20 - Gale here yesterday was succeeded by an electrical storm of hailstones which crippled the Hydro power service for a time.

Re: obit lookup - PARKS, Toronto star

EileenWilson001 — 2008-04-21 17:41:49Z

Friday, March 27, 1931

PARKS -- On Thursday, March 26th, at Mercy Hospital. Wallace Parks, formerly of Belleville and Coldwater, Ontario. Funeral from G.A. Connor's Funeral Residence, 106 Avenue Road, on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

His death certificate indicates that he was single, b. 14 May 1861 in Vermont, and a teamster by profession.

Facts not yet verified

MrLwca — 2007-12-24 05:36:53Z

Eva Marie Demers (Demars) born in 1873 either in Portland, Maine or Westbrook, Maine. Father Antione or John, mother was Phebe or Sarah or Salma.
BElIEVE: to have married a David Anderson of Kings County, Aylesford, Nova Scotia. We do know she married an Anderson for sure. (can't find marriage certificate)
FACT: Eva and David Anderson had two children David in 1893 and Nina in 1896 (but can't find birth records)
FACT: A David Anderson of Aylesford Station died on April 28, 1897. Stated in The Aylesford Union of 1897(Can't find an obituary with greater detail)
FACT: Mrs Eva Anderson of Aylesford (widow) married a Frank Spicer of Berwick, Nova Scotia on March 26, 1898. Married by the Baptist minister, Rev. Simpsom. From the Nova Scotia Historical Vital Stats(Do not know if this is the Eva Demers that had lost her husband David Anderson)
Fact: Nina Anderson and bother David S Anderson is living with their grandmother, Susannah Anderson, in Aylesford (Dempsey Corner) according to the 1901 Canada Census.(Do not know where their mother Eva was since she is not listed)
Fact: Eva Anderson, Nina and David S came to Boston in 1902. Verified by the Manifest of the ship called Boston.

As can be seen I have information that is very interesting but can not be conclusive in most parts. Any help would be appreciated. I have found a great deal of help from the Annapolis Valley Newspaper Extract Project but not any conclusive evidence. Have emailed the Kings County Historical Society but nothing has been heard.

Re: St. Catharines ONT obit

jamiejhunter1 — 2008-08-08 02:09:57Z

OH YES! If you have the time I would love any of the obits mentioned...only if you have the time! I would rather find them myself, but our library doesn't have Canadian obits. Thank you so very much! I appreciate the time and effort it takes to get to the library and look up something for someone who is not your family.
sincerely,
jamie in california

Re: Newspaper Lookups

diggerpig — 2008-01-30 21:36:09Z

No I haven't...yet

Re: Henry Douglass, grocer, Hamilton, ONT, d. 1896

ethelmae2 — 2007-08-28 12:37:42Z

Thank you for your response. I have had no further action on finding an obituary, but I do appreciate you sending me the name of the newspaper in Hamilton. I will check further when I get an opportunity but expect as you said, it is probably a simple announcement. I was hoping since he was a grocer and perhaps had lived in the area for years, there might be a little more than just the bare facts.
Again I appreciate your response. Ethel Ingalls

Schooner George A. Marsh

FawnLaffin69 — 2007-09-27 19:40:47Z

I am Looking for Information in the papers about my Dads Grandfather (Charles McLellan) Brother Neil McLellan, whos wife and son died on the Schooner George A. Marsh. Here is a list of names of the people who died Aug 10 1917 on the Great Lakes.
Those whose lives were so quickly taken in the wreck of the Marsh were:
Cap. John W. Smith aged 48 years
His wife aged 22 years
Their children Greta aged 12, Eva aged 8, John aged 6, Clarence aged 4, Lorraine aged one year.
Mrs. Neil MacClellan aged 25
Her son, Douglas aged seven months.
Her nephew George Greaves of Toronto aged 4 years.
Mate William J. Watkins aged 66.
George Cousins aged 59

I was wondering if there where any obituarys on any of the above expecally McLellan also Speeled MacLellan & McLennan.

Kingston, Port Hope, Toronto Please Help

FawnLaffin69 — 2008-10-24 16:57:52Z

I am looking for a couple of steamers and ships,l and I cant seem to find any information with the dates I would need or any information at all......

1. North King Steamer. My Great Great grandfather Alexander MacLellan/McClellan he died on a Accident that happen. He died in 1899-1900. He was a wheelsman on the Steamer

2. Oliver Mowat crew before 1917

3. Sophia Minch when it was in a wreak before 1917

4. Scheobazer?. Sank outside the Eastern Gap, (near The George A March). Capt MacDonald and his wife drowned. Neil MacLellan (My Great Uncle) Surviorer, would like to know if there was any other surviovors and a picture of the ship. (can not find any records of this ship at all).......

5. Edmund Fitzgerald When it sank on November 10, 1975 ( A 3rd Cousin Of Mine) Gordon MacLellan

His father was Donald MacLellan A Master Captian......

6. What Ships did Donald Clifford MacLellan Sail and accident that Happen?,

You can reach me at fawnsfamilytree@hotmail.com

Thanks Fawn Laffin

377 Hansen Road North Brampton Ontario L6V 3T5

Re: Toronto Star

lorne2 — 2007-05-13 11:26:35Z

I have access to both the Star and the Globe so I did a search for Eldon McBride. Couldn't find a death notice in either paper.

Re: Newspaper Lookups

baabarton — 2008-01-30 17:07:07Z

Did you ever find anyone to do lookups in the Sudbury Star?

Re: Obit lookup, Moose Jaw Sk

familyjanes1 — 2008-04-13 04:15:53Z

I don't know this family so i can't be sure if they are connected to yours.
My Harold Jordon was born in England about 1896 and came to Sask. in 1911. He married Eva Perrins. His obit mentions a son, David in Edmonton, a daughter, Susan in Moose Jaw, a sister, Mrs. D.R. Peachy in Regina and his father, G. Jordon in Shellbrook, SK as well as 3 grandchildren. Also a son, not named, that predeceased him.
Please let me know if there is a connection, I am researching the Perrins family. I have copies of the obits if they are connected.

Obit lookup, Moose Jaw Sk

familyjanes1 — 2007-10-30 18:02:34Z

Looking for an obit for
Garfield (Sig) Vorra.
Died in Moose Jaw 26 Apr 1976.

Eva (Perrins) Jordan
Died in Moose Jaw 24 Mar 1964

Harold Jordon
Died in Moose Jaw 7 Nov 1956
in an accident.

Thanks
Brenda Janes
Codroy, Nfld

Re: The Lashburn Comet

dkberg_1 — 2008-10-02 20:39:33Z

The Lashburn Comet was in existence from 1908 to 1957. I can probably get the exact date of the last issue. The library in Lashburn has bound issues of most? many of the issues. It was apparently bought out by the Optimist which bought out several other small papers at about the same time.

Edmonton Journal Obituary Look up

felicit12 — 2008-11-06 18:24:18Z

I would like to obtain a copy or transcription of an Edmonton Journal Obituary for John Hansen which appeared May 9, 1980.

Any help greatly appreciated!

Ernest Blair Smythe, obit lookup please

ElizabethCunningham42 — 2007-04-28 22:51:26Z

Ernest Blair Smythe passed away January 15, 1960.

Thank you for your help
Elizabeth

John Millar Drysdale obit lookup please

ElizabethCunningham42 — 2007-04-28 22:48:51Z

John Millar Drysdale passed away January 6, 1954. Vancouver, B.C.

Thank you
Elizabeth

Re: Toronto Star

P_G_Simpson — 2007-05-12 19:33:08Z

I don’t have a subscription to the Toronto Star either.

If you search “Pages of the Past”…

http://pagesofthepast.ca/Default.asp

Search term = McBride, Start Date = 1993 and October, Date Range = 1 Month, and Page Content = Births/Deaths/Obits, there is one hit on October 13th. But if you add Eldon as an additional Search Term, there are no hits, suggesting that the death found on the 13th was not for Eldon.

You can buy a one hour subscription to “Pages of the Past” (click Subscriptions) for $3.95… or perhaps your local library may have a subscription, or you could inter library loan a microfilm of the Toronto Star from the National Library in Ottawa.

http://www.collectionscanada.ca/8/18/r18-213-e.html

You can search Globe & Mail births and deaths back to 1998…

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/birthsanddeaths/

Re: Toronto Star

P_G_Simpson — 2007-05-12 18:23:23Z

You can search recent deaths for free, but it’s a bit tricky to find…

http://www.torontostarclassifieds.com/OLCSApp/do/browse_cate...

YEO, Arthur Dale - Suddenly passed away peacefully at home, at age 45...

Re: Newspaper Lookup - Houston, Texas 2008

kh440 — 2009-01-03 14:12:33Z

Instead of posting your query in this category of "Newspapers in Canada" you might have some success in posting your question at:

Harris County, Houston, TX, U.S.:

http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tex...

-OR-

General Newspaper Research:

http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.news.general/mb.ashx

Good luck!

The Lashburn Comet

kh440 — 2007-12-24 21:49:11Z

Can anyone tell me a brief history about the Lashburn Comet
newspaper from Saskatchewan? Also, did the newspaper fold?
(no pun intended). Did another newspaper buy it out?

Thanks much!

Kathleen

obit lookup - PARKS, Toronto star

ldodds21 — 2008-04-20 00:34:51Z

could someone lookup the obit for Wallace Robert PARKS died 26 March 1931 in Toronto. I don't have subscription. thanks for help

Re: obit lookup - PARKS, Toronto star

ldodds21 — 2008-04-21 19:17:16Z

obit received. thank you very much.

Toronto Star

ldodds21 — 2007-05-12 17:42:04Z

request someon lookup the obit for obit
YEO, Arthur Dale; 45; ON; Toronto Star; 2005-11-1*JB
i don't have subscription to Star. thanks for help

Re: Toronto Star

ldodds21 — 2007-05-12 18:56:23Z

I didn't know about that page. nice to keep in mind.
could you lookup Eldon MCBRIDE d. 03 Oct 1993. I tried a search but too far back I guess. thanks for help

Re: Toronto Star

ldodds21 — 2007-05-13 11:49:53Z

thankyou for trying. I guess they didn't put one in. thanks