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MacDONALD COLLEGE. Would like to borrow year book from MacDONALD COLLEGE., Ste. Anne de Bellevue, QC. for the years 1939-1940 for some research.
mary@dsuper.net
MacFARLANE, Theresa (1862-1927) buried
in Mt. Hermon cemetery, Quebec City, m. Charles STUART-BAILEY (b.? England, d.
1906), lived in Quebec City or Isle d'Orleans. Their son was also named Charles
STUART-BAILEY, b. 1893 England, d. 1917 in WWI. I am seeking descendants or
relatives of these families.
Beverly.renaud@sympatico.can
MAHAN/CARR. Thomas MAHAN (age ?) married Sarah Rebecca CARR (age 16) on l Feb. 1848 at the Methodist Church,
Clarenceville. The children of Thomas and Sarah were: David William, b.28 Aug. 1848, Charles Lester, b.23 June 1850,
James Edward Eugene, b. 8 July 1857, Henry Elmer, b. 1 April 1852 (I believe he died 16 July 1853, buried in the
Philipsburg Protestant Cemetery) and Chauncey Winters, b. 2 July 1859. An extract from the marriage of Charles
Lester in 1873 showed he was the son of the late Thomas MAHAN, in his lifetime of the aforesaid Phillipsburgh
which shows that Thomas had been living in Phillipsburgh before he died prior to 1873. Would like to find the
birth and death records for Thomas and Sarah.
69cougarxr7@comcast.net
MAJOR, Edmond, married Justine PARK, 20 April 1891, Notre Dame Parish, Montreal.
poppark@cyberlink.bc.ca
MARTIN, Charles Stuart (Captain) killed in France 29 Sept. 1918, son of Robert DENNISON and Helen MONCRIEFF MARTIN, 1
Murray Ave., Westmount Qc. Would like newspaper obit of this man. Photocopying and postage reimbursed.
linda.lowrey@hwcn.org
MARTIN, Louis J. MARTIN, married Marie PARK, 4 Oct. 1890, Notre Dame Parish, Montreal.
poppark@cyberlink.bc.ca
McANDREW. Seeking ancestors/relatives
of Michael John McANDREW, upholsterer, listed in 1851 census Montreal, St.
Lawrence Ward. In 1894 he lived at 750-752 Dorchester St. He may have come
from Ardagh, County Mayo, Ireland.
douglasryan@home.com
McCARTHY Seeking descendants of Bertram W. McCARTHY, died 1972, of Pte. Claire.
crawfordpark@canada.com
McCALLUMN/CALLUM/KALLUM family that
settled in Ste-Jacques-de-Leeds, QC, c1840. If you have Irish descendants who
settled in Ste-Jacques-de-Leeds, Inverness, or Ste. Agathe, Quebec, I would like
to hear from you.
Jon370@optonline.net
McCASKILL, Margaret. Born 1846 in
Ontario (1871 & 1881 census for Montreal) HAD BROTHER, Donald who immigrated to
the USA. She married 187=67 Edward William THORNE (see THORNE query). She died
1899 and was buried Mount Royal Cemetery. Seek parents and place of birth.
colebin@georgian.net
MCGREGOR. Robert married Sussanah DENETRAL/DEMATRAILLE, possibly married 17 Oct. 1788 and supposedly living in Pointe Claire. Robert was to have been a merchant in and about Montreal. I have been able to find as a name in Quebec of DENETRAL or DEMATYRAILLE, as well as a marriage record for Robert McGREGOR and Sussanah.
cassy@nrtco.net
McCONNELL. Seek information on Richard
Luttrell McCONNELL (1870-1924), son of William McCONNELL and Elizabeth
HENDERSON.
Allysh@AOL.COM
McCORMICK, Barbara, d. 19 Jan. 1918,
buried Gore United Church Cemetery near Thurso, QC. Was she a McKENZIE and
daughter of whom?
leeguest@i2k.com
McCREA, Hugh. He had a son named James
Daniel McCREA who is believed to have been born in "southern Canada" on 25 Dec.
1812. James is supposed to have had a sister, Catherine, and a mother who was
quite young. He also had a cousin who was named Archibald SWORDS.
mccrea@vvm.com
McCUAIG, John. Wife is Delphine SCHRYER.
Seeking information on date and place of birth, parents, etc. Thought to come
from Eastern Townships. Father of Angus Earl McCUAIG b. 1893 North Nation
Mills, QC.
roger.mccuaig@wbgroup.com
McCUTCHEON, Arthur, born about 1830, probably USA, to Quebec about 1847, married Eliza ARTHURS 1849, Chatham, Ottawa District, Canada. They had a daughter (name unknown) and son, Joseph, born 1855, lived in Gore of Milles Isles and Argenteuil Co. Any information greatly appreciated.
youngfam@shaw.ca.
McGOLDRICK, Michael. Arrived Canada in
1871, age 20 years. He was born in Ireland, probably Omagh area of Tyrone.
Michael married in E. Hawkesbury 1872 Margaret CARKNER. They lived in Barb, St.
Eugene area till about 1890, then moved to St. Andrew's East, QC. He died
there 23 Dec. 1914. Was related to HUGHES families.
cct@globility.com
McINTYRE. Seeking McINTYRE family who
settled in Inverness, QC, c1840. If you have Irish relatives who settled in
Ste. Jacques-de-Leeds, Inverness or Ste. Agathe, QC. I would like to hear from
you.
Jon-370@att.net
McKENZIE, George McKENZIE and wife
Anne. Children: Elspy, George and James not in 1842 census of Gore of Lochaber,
Ottawa Co. as are brothers, James and Donald. Where are they? Family at Gore
of Lochaber in 1851 on.
leeguest@i2km.com
McKENZIE. Seeking any information on
Donald McKENZIE, 1799-1845, or his wife, Isabella SUTHERLAND, 1800-1871. Family
emigrated from Scotland. Both buried in MacGillivary Cemetery of Lochaber,
Papineau Co., Quebec.
leeguest@i2k.com
McLELLAN, Peter b. approx. 1855 in Quyon,
QC, m. Sarah NICHOLS (m. first to a Mr. MULLINS), date unknown. Peter died 31
Aug. 1917 in Pembroke and was buried in the Presbyterian cemetery in Rapides des
Joachims, QC. where he lived with his family, daughter, Harriet, b. 1888, plus
two or three boys, Hugh and Tom.
bethfarrar@aol.com
McMANUS/CROWLEY/O'LEARY. James McMANUS and wife Nancy CROWLEY lived in Huntingdon Co. circa 1830-1865. Children were: John, Hannah, James, Rosy, Thomas and, possibly, Hugh and Barnabas. James and Thomas married sisters Hannah and Mary BEATTY. These two couples immigrated to Michigan along with their sister Hannah in 1860's. Looking for John, Hugh, Barnabas and Rosy (m. O'LEARY or ALSUP). Any information would be appreciated.
thowell582@yahoo.com
McPHERSON, Laughlan Thomas McPHERSON
(1790-1871) and Margaret URQUHARDT (c1786/9-1859). Known children: Daniel
(c1823-1889) m. c1846 Charlotte Holt GETHINGS (1828-1892): Ellen m. George
Henshaw HOLT. Margaret m. Charles Holt GETHINGS. Believe Daniel and Charlotte
had two sons, Laughlan and Daniel, both notaries Quebec City.
marpat@symapse.net
MIDGLEY Seeking descendants of Thomas MIDGLEY (b. 1878 York, England), wife Elizabeth COLBECK, emigrated to Montreal. MIDGLEY was a decorated veteran of WW1 of the CEF, wounded, captured and was POW for 3½ years. Seeking relations, past or present. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
pyst@shaw.ca
MILLER, William, b. 1841 White Lake, ON. Married Catherine HAMILTON, in Burnstown, ON. 1861. They lived in McNab Township, Renfrew County, Ontario. He died in 1927 in Chapleau, ON. Any information on William's ancestry would be appreciated.
connor4@sympatico.ca
MILLER/WOODS. Searching for James MILLER married to Elizabeth WOODS c1838/40 (found in 1861 census of Henryville, Quebec with nine children). Seeking marriage and death information. James is from Ireland/Presbyterian and Elizabeth from England or Canada.
sesq@bellsouth.net
MIMEE/ELLIOTT. Valentine MIMEE, b.
1869 Quebec City, m. Susan ELLIOTT, b. 1881 Toquay, England. Valentine died
1935 and Susan in 1915, both in Montreal. Valentine's parents were Frederick
MIMEE and Mary ANDREWS; Susan's parents were William ELLIOTT and Susan WADDLE.
eajones@interhop.net.
MONTGOMERY, Alexander, b. 17 March 1793,
England or Ireland, d. Sept 1879 and wife Hannah BLAKELY (BLEAKLY) b. 1800
Ireland. Emigrated to Quebec 1852 or 1853 with children all born in N.
Ireland: Eliza Jane b. 1831 d. 1873 Montreal; Hannah b. 1836; Catherine b.1837
d. 1911 Kingsey; Hugh b. 1839 d. 1898 Maine; Andrew b. 1840, Methodist. Resided
Kingsey Township, Drummond County.
dpmonty@teleport.com
MONTIZAMBERT,Guy. Seeking descendants of, or information about Guy MONTIZLAMBERT. His wife was Eva GRAHAM. Guy was born about 1880, and in the 1891 census he was in Port Hope, ON. But his father J.R. MONTIZAMBERT and mother were recorded as born in Quebec about 1857. I believe that Guy served in the RCMP.
edmarkel@tcc.on.ca
MOODY. Charles Roger and wife Lydia WRIGHT, born London, England. There were four children: Edith, Tom, Bertha and Edward John. In Montreal from 1920-1940. Lydia earlier had child in England, my father. Interested to contact family to learn history.
g4bke@thersgb.net
MOORE. Seek information on parents of James MOORE (1847-1906), who apparently owned a mill in Ste-Edouard, QC. Due to conflicting sources mother was either Susanna, Roseana, or Marguerite. Unsure of last name.
pearldan@magma.ca.
MOORE. Require any information on the parents or family of John MOORE and Margaret STEBBINGS (STEBBINS), who were married in Quebec City, Ste. Peter's Chapel, 28 Sept. 1835, witn4essed by George Hall and John Stebbings. All information would be appreciated.
kemoore@telus.net
MOORE, Elizabeth married Edouard ROUSSEAU, 22 Feb. 1841 Ste. Sylvestre, Lotbiniere, Qc. He was born c1820 Ste.
Michel, Bellechasse, Qc. She was born Leeds Village (?), Megantic, Qc. Were her parents William and Christine Anne Deprovence MOORE? I can find no record of either marriage.
DROUSS1133@AOL.COM
MOORE. Require any information on the parents or family of John MOORE and Margaret STEBBINGS (STEBBINS), who were married in Quebec City, Ste. Peter's Chapel, 28 Sept. 1835, witnessed by George Hall and John Stebbings. All information would be appreciated.
kemoore@telus.net
MOORHEAD, John Samuel. Searching for descendants of John Samuel MOORHEAD b. 28 May 1839 in Quebec, m. Margaret SEAMAN. They had son, Samuel and other children. May have lived in Clarendon.
waldroff@cadvision.com
MORRIS, Michael, b. c1820, m. Mary Bridget JORDAN, c1839. In Ireland: John b. c1840, Mary b. 1844 and Sarah b.
c1845 and immigrated to Maine and were C.E. Two children born at Wakefield: Thomas 1 Jan. 1847 and Denis 5 May 1848. Other children born at Farellton, C.E: William 5 May 1851, Michael 7 Feb. 1854, Pat 15 Jan. 1856 and Antoine (?). In 1864 siblings Mary and Sarah married FOLEY brothers, Dan and Denis; John m. Ann
CORRIGAN; Denis m. Mary Ann BRADY.
kmckinne1@shaw.ca
MORRISSEY. According to family legend, John Michael MORRISSEY arrived in Canada from Co. Kerry, Ireland in 1851-52 at the age of 12. They settled in St. Mary D'Ely, QC. (Maricourt). Does anyone have any information on this Morrissey family, for instance, what ship they came on, where they landed, who were their parents, etc.
carolyn.parent@sympatico.ca
MORRISON. Descendants of Donald (1798?-1862?) and Sarah McLEOD or MORRISON of Newton Twp. Vaudreuil Co. Likely related to other MORRISONS of Vaudreuil and Soulanges Cos. Children: Ludovik,
b. 1825?; Margaret (bapt. 1830, m. Joseph HAWKINS); John Og, b. abt. 1833; John Donald (1803-1907) moved to Dunvegan, ON, thence to California (my gr. Grandfather); Penelope (see next query); Donald (bapt. 1841-1862?). Children possibly to Montreal or Glengarry.
brownkm@smccd.net
MORRISON/BROWN. Descendants of and
info about Penelope MORRISON, b. 7 Dec. 1836 to Donald and Sarah MORRISON of
Newton Twp. Vaudreuil Co; m. to George BROWN, probably lived in Montreal.
Possible children: Ellis John BROWN of Montreal and Lowell, MA as of 1890;
Maggie BROWN of Montreal as of 1892; Sarah E. BROWN.
brownkm@smccd.net
MORRISON/STEWART. Dennis MORRISON and
wife Elizabeth STEWART came to Quebec province from Antrim, Ireland c1822. This
family later moved to Lambton County, ON. Elizabeth appears as a 'widow' on the
1861 Lambton census. Would appreciate knowing if Dennis buried in Quebec.
donnamorr@home.com
MORROW/WATCHORN. Seeking parents of
both David MORROW and spouse Catherine WATCHORN of Parish of St. Sauveur,
Terrebonne Co. Children were: Wilbur Douglas, b. 8 Jan. 1895 and Myrtle
Matilda, b. 13 Aug. 1896. Both were christened 4 July 1897 from Mille Isles
Presbyterian Church Records (1864-1898) Argenteuil Co., QC. May have other
children.
Lynn.heale@sympatico.ca.
MURPHY. Seeking information and descendants of James MURPHY (1814-1873) husband of Phoebe LIFFEY (third wife b. 1822, d.?) and father of at least 4 children: Mary Frances (1853-?), wife of Michael William Richard FOGARTY; Stephen Patrick (1857-1911) husband of Hattie ADAMS; Phoebe Honora (1859-?) wife of George F. BRITT; and William Joseph (1864-1905) husband of Marie Julie FORGET
ouririshconnection@comcast.net
NEILSON, Hon. John NEILSON, b. 17 July 1776, Dornell, Balmaghie, Scotland, married Marie Ursule HUBERT and died 1 Feb. 1848. Buried Valcartier, Qc. Editor of Quebec Gazette. Seeking information on relative descended from John's son, William and wife Margaret CASSIN.
june006@telus.net
NEWELL/SMILLIE. Seeking information on
Samuel NEWELL, born abt. 1815, Ireland, emigrated abt. 1823 to US/Canada, lived
in Quebec, moved to N. Dakota abt. 1880, died abt. 1902 in ND (?). Wife Agnes
Nancy SMILLIE, born abt. 1823 in Quebec, died abt. 1908 in ND (?). Children:
Mary Jane, born 1846, Samuel Jr., born 1857, Margaret (?), Joseph S. born 1866
and others. All born Quebec, probably St. Francis District. Need to know
where.
Szedney@burgoyne.com
NOBLE, James Ernest, married Elizabeth POLLOCK in Montreal in 1901. Any information would be appreciated.
russinlakewales@webtv.net
NOEL/WILLIAMS. Samuel NOEL, b. 1876
Harbour Grace or St. John's Nfld. Married Phoebe WILLIAMS, b. 1880 Lancaster,
Eng. Sam died 1914 and Phoebe in 1918, both in Montreal. Sam's parents Joseph
NOEL and Alfreda CLARKE. Phoebe's adopted parents REED and birth parents
William WILLIAMS and Sarah Ann BAKER.
eajones@interhop.net.
NORRIS. James (born Ireland 1811), married Susan Ann FRASER (born Quebec 1829) between May 1844 and 1849. Any help would be appreciated.
genyo@sympatico.ca
NORTH. Joseph (Arthur?) NORTH left Dedham, Massachusetts near or before 1900 on his way to a seminary in Quebec. He stopped for the night at a farmhouse in Quebec, where they made his so welcome that he stayed the rest of his life. He was born in 1871 in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, England. Parents were John and Margaret (WESTWIKE) NORTH. Need information on death certificate.
ivanstokes@hotmail.com
NORTON, Richard Lee, sea captain,
married Hannah Pozer JEFFREY in Quebec City. They had eight children from their
marriage: James, Thomas, Richard, Robert, Elizabeth, Caroline, Alfred and
George. The children married into the following families from Quebec City:
O'GRADY, DOUGLAS, CRAWFORD, HIGGINS, SCARFF, JORDAN and EDWARDS.
cpgreber@telusplanet.net
NORTON, Richard. One son Thomas'
baptism July 1857 Richard is not present but is listed as a Captain of the
steamer Montmorenci. Am trying to find out information about shipping at
this time. Would like to know how to find further information on ship captains
in Quebec City. What resources to search
cpgreber@telusplanet.net
NORTON, George, b. 1787 USA, son of John (?), moved to Huntingdon, Qc (land grants 1793-1800), moved to Ontario, married Sabrina MANNING abt. 1816, d. 1864. Searching Huntingdon settlers migration routes from USA for George's birth record, e.g. McNAMES, DALE, MANNING, WELDON.
bellspec@execulink.com
O'MEARA. Looking for information on O'MEARA family who lived in Quebec City area in 1820's. My maternal ancestor was Eleanora (Ellen) O'MEARA, married to Thomas HOLDEN. Ellen was born c1807
and am trying to determine where in Ireland she was born and where in Ireland she was married.
bbaker@cyberus.ca
O'SULLIVAN Patrick. County and any information concerning Patrick O'SULLIVAN. Canadian census of 1881 states census place Ste. Jean Chrysostome, Chateauquay, QC, born Ireland 1806.
CousinEarl4@aol.com
OUGH, Joseph, b. Menheniot, Cornwall,
England, c1809, son of Richard OUGH and Annie HOSKING, d. 1883 Grafton, ON.
Settled in Quebec, possibly Granby or environs (or Three Rivers?). Married
Rebecca Elizabeth UNK (1808-1877) born in Lower Canada. Children: William
c1845 m. Rachel DAY; Richard c1848 m. Elizabeth LAPP; Joseph 1847; Sarah Ann
c.1843 m. Henry McBRIEN. Possibly others. Moved to Ontario in 1850's. Seek
any/all information.
dmagee2001@rogers.com or donnajmagee@hotmail.com
PARK. Seeking descendants of John PARK and Delphine Oda GAREAU dit ST. ONGE. Arthur PARK m. Georgina CHAMPAGNE, 6 April 1885, Ste. Henry Parish, Montreal. Robert PARK m. Albina BISSET 1896 St. Joseph Parish, Montreal.
poppark@cyberlink.bc.ca
PASSINAULT, Basil or Basile, b. Prov. of Quebec 1823 d. Michigan 1902. Father was Louis, mother was Marie MAQUIN both born in Canada.
RFishnappy@aol.com
PEACOCK. Seek any information about
adoptions handled by Rev. PEACOCK of Cowansville, Qc. in 1960's. Also, seeking
help in locating birth family of male born 5 Oct. 1960 and females born 19 July
1964 and 7 May 1966, respectively. All handled by Rev PEACOCK.
predmile@total.net.
PEARSON-HUDSON. Searching for the age and place of marriage of Bartholomew PEARSON and Emily Jane HUDSON. The marriage took place in 1842. Also looking for the date and place of birth of their children: Richard Bartholomew PEARSON, Oct. 6, 1853, Canada; Mary Ann PEARSOSN, ca.1856, Canada; Matilda PEARSON, ca. 1857, Canada; Lavina PEARSON, ca. 1861, Canada; Thomas C. PEARSON, ca.1861, Canada.
philrobinson@cox.net
PEELER, John, born Lower Canada c. 1790. How else could the last name have been spelled in French? Have been told that the last two letters of the last name were at one time “ar” with one or two dots above the “a..” Would appreciate receiving suggestions of variant spellings.
abutler@telusplanet.net
PELTIER, Althidore A., born Oct. 2, 1825 in Quebec, and died on Feb. 22, 1903 in Indiana, USA. Emigrated to USA in 1840. Married in 1865 to Mrs. Matilda RATEL and had two children, Minnie L. born in 1874 and another who died in infancy. Was a trapper for awhile, and in 1863 came to Warren County and engaged in the saw milling business.
MACS1994@POL.NET
PETTY. Seek descendants of Joseph PETTY
and Ann (i.e.) ALDERMAN who immigrated to Montreal from Aylesbury,
Buckinghamshire in 1891. Their children, all born in Aylesbury were: John
James 1870, Edith Annie Jane 1873, Mary Louise 1857-1901. William Charles
(Chas) 1883, Harry 1885-1938, Percival Stanley 1888.
slym4@hotmail.com
PHARAOH (PHAROAH), John Alexander, b. abt. 1815 Pointe Claire or Sorel, Qc., married Maria MERKLEY abt. 1844, lived Williamsburg, ON 1851 to 1871. Brother, Samuel lived in Pte. Claire and his son died in sinking of Niobe in WWI. Daughter, Mary, worked in Quebec City 1919 and lived in Northern Quebec. John's children: Margaret Murdi, Nancy Rogers, Lana Jesse Merkley, George, Ellen, Lawrence Merkley, Louisa Harris,
Reuben, William James and Walter.
wpharoah@aldus,northnet.org
PINKNEY, Abraham PINKNEY listed in the records of Garrison Church, Quebec City as having buried his daughter, Anne, Sept. 16th, 1823. Born in England and when 31 years old he is referred to as a private soldier in HM 68th Regt. of Foot. Any information on Regt. or other appreciated.
rimas@sympatico.ca
POLLOCK. Anne BAGG married Robert David POLLOCK in 1855, a watchmaker from Paisley, Scotland. They had two children, Anne b. 1879 and Elizabeth.
russinlakewales@webtv.net
POISSANT dit Lasaline, Jacques, born 12 July 1660 in Diocese of Saintes (Xaiant) – Marennes, Poitou Charente Maritime, France. Died 18 Aug. 1734 in LaPraire, QC. Baptism 28 July 1661, Calvinist Tempe, Marennes. His father, Jacques Sr. born abt. 1640, LaRouchelle, France. His mother Elisabeth (Isabelle) MAGOS/MAGARD, born abt. 1640 Marennes.
RFishNappy@aol.com
POTWIN (POTVIN)/ARPIN and BRUETTE(BROUILLETTE). David William, son of Thomas,
married Julie POTWIN (POTVIN), aka Julia Annie ARPIN, born in St. Hyacinthe, Qc. on 9 Nov. 1846,
daughter of Augustin POTWIN or Elijah ARPIN born in St. Hyacinthe and Mary BRUETTE (BROUILLETTE) born in Montreal.
Julie’s parents were Catholic. I have Julie’s birth record from the Superior Court in Montreal.
Would like to find birth or death records of Julie’s parents Elijah/Augustin and Mary/Marie BRUETTE (BROUILLETTTE).
69cougarxr7@comcast.net
PROCTOR. Looking for information on Catherine Price PROCTOR, born abt. 1814, died 9 March 1886, married Joseph ARNOLD. They lived at Gore/Lochaber (Thurso, QC). Parents were Price and Margaret PROCTOR.
loal@telus.net
PROCTOR. Seeking information on possible Quebec history for family during period after emigration from England in 1873 and appearance in 1951 census as Old Ontario County. Jonas, born in England about 1799, wife Emma or Amy. Canadian born children, possibly in Quebec (1839-1849) Emma, Sarah, George, Susan, John Albert.
1114dwp13@ontera.net
PURCELL. Seeking ancestors/ relatives of Nicholas PURCELL, farmer, and wife Margaret COLLINS, listed in the 1851 census, Parish St. Joseph de Chambly "hors limites du canton."
douglasryan@home.com
RAFTER Lucius. I am looking for information on my gr.gr. grandfather, Lucius RAFTER, of the township of Eardley, Co. of Ottawa, who married Elizabeth MOORE of the township of Onslow, co. of Pontiac, on 28th September 1864. Information on parents and birth location of Lucius or Elizabeth would be appreciated.
btadgell@cogeco.ca
ROBICHAUD. Seek connection between Joseph ROBICHAUD (1694-1768) who is buried in L'Assomption, Canada and Joseph ROBICHAUR who lived and died in L'Assomption in 1877/88. Also interested in the
village and the College of L'Assomption.
jmclane@ridgenet.net
ROBINSON, John, born 1803 and wife Margaret, born 1811, both in Ireland. Settled Gore, Argenteuil Co. Children: Sarah, Ann, John William (b.1845, m. Margaret McKNIGHT), Samuel, James, William. All born Quebec. Know story of John William but want to learn of the others and the Irish origin. harrisonfam@shaw.ca
rusedfin@yahoo.com
ROSS, Roderick. Known as Roderick of the Sword. Born in Scotland 1812, married Christina COMYN in Ontario. Was first Chief of Police in Ottawa, ON. Died in Eastern Townships 1870 but his funeral was held in Ottawa, Jan. 1870. Seeking place of burial:
bamitch@magma.ca
ROSS/RANKIN. Seek information on John ROSS and Agnes RANKIN. They settled in Godmanchester/St. Anicet, Huntingdon Co. 1833/1835. John ROSS was b. ca.1790 Scotland. Agnes RANKIN was b. 1800
Glencoe, Scotland and died 1878 St. Anicet. Children: William, Donald, Agnes, James, Eliza, Duncan, Margaret, Mary, John and George. Interested in possible connection to Donald RANKIN, Glencoe native who arrived in Huntingdon Co. ca.1822 with his wife and seven sons.
gmayes@earthlink.net
ROUTHIER Robert. Seek info on both Jean-Baptiste ROUTHIER, b. 18 Oct. 1771. Canada, and Marie Genevieve, married 4 June 1798 St. Cuthbert, Berthier, QC.
colebin@sympatico.ca
ROUTHIER/BEAUSIJOUR/BERTRAND, Pierre, born c1791 Quebec (where?), m. Mary Louise BEAUSIJOUR, b. c1795. Seek birth places/dates/parents' names. Their daughter, Mary Louise, b.1817 Frontenac Co.
QC., m. Joseph BERTRAND (b.1804 Quebec) and had 14 children mostly born in North Gower twp. in eastern Ontario. Mary Louise BERTRAND died when (?). Is buried in Elphin, Frontenac.
colebin@georgian.net.
ROI/ROY (KING). Looking for parents and information on Alfred ROY (KING) b. 27 Dec. 1859 in Sherbrooke, Qc. He entered the USA at North Shatford, VT in 1866 and applied for US citizenship at
Lewiston ME on 11 Sept. 1886.
king133@juno.com
ROY, Eloi. He married Marie LORD in Clarenceville, QC on 25 Dec. 1855. This marriage is listed in Protestant Marriages of the District of Bedford, Qc. Does anyone know of any of the children of Eloi and Marie, or have any other knowledge of this family?
King133@juno.com.
RYAN, Robert, b. 12 Sept. 1859, Sabrevois, QC, son of Thomas H. RYAN and Sarah (Sally) Anne BASSETT. Married Caroline ROY 25 April 1882 at Clarenceville. Seek information on death, place
of burial, possibly West Chazy, NY.
aeway@interlog.com
RYAN. Seek marriage and death information on Thomas Henry RYAN, b. 12 Dec. 1825, Sabrevois, QC, son of Thomas RYAN and Anna SPOOR. Married Sarah Anne BASSETT of West Chazy, NY. Was still living in Sabrevois in 1891. Possibly died and was buried in West Chazy.
aeway@interlog.com
RYAN. Seeking ancestors/relatives of William RYAN, farmer, listed 1851 census, Parish St. Antoine de Longeuil (hors des limites de la paroisse).
douglasryan@home.com
SAWYER Seek information on parents of David SAWYER, b. Quebec 1815, d. Ontario 1892, and his wife Eliza HARTFORD, b. 18?? Quebec, m. Quebec, had Christopher, b.1846, Henry b. 1847, George b. 1850, Margaret b. 1851, Charlotte b. 1853, Samuel b.1856, Jane Agnes b.??. They were possibly all born in Quebec. Many descendants still living in Haliburton County, Ontario. Parents may have immigrated to Huntington. QC from Penn., USA.
gms@interhop.net
SAWYER. Seek information on parents and marriage of Benjamin SAWYER, born Quebec 1816, died and buried Minden, ON. He married Catherine BARNHART who was also born in Quebec and last recorded in Ontario census 1881: they had Asa b. Quebec 1835 who married E.E. EVANS (b.Que. 1835) on 28 Sept. 1861 daughter of William DUGAY and A. McCORMICK: Hiram David b.Quebec 1838 m. Eliza Jane REDNER (1842-1918) died Ontario; Mary b. 1842; Ellen b.1841; William b.1843; Aurilla b. 1843; Catherine b. 1847; Rebecca b. 180. All the children might have been born in Quebec (?).
gms@internethop.net
SENICAL, Antoinette, b. 1850 in St. Patrick, Canada, d. 15 Sept. 1920 in Munising, Mich., daughter of Lewis SENICAL (SEMINAL?), b. Canada. She was the wife of Basil PASSINAULT. She was also known as Harriette. She applied for naturalization in May 1903 at Marquette, Mich.
RFishnappy@aol.com
SINNOTT Edward, son of William SINNOTT and Jane O'NEIL, from Wexford Co. Ireland whose names appear on the census of Percé, Gaspé, QC year 1777. He married Josette ROBERT dit LeBRETON, d. of François ROBERT & Thérèse BOISSEL in 1780. They had nine children.
swanlir@vl.videotron.ca
SMITH, Capt. David (1742 Massachusetts - 1789 Port Hood, Cape Breton) and his wife Rebecca LAMBERT (1747 Mass - 1821 Nova Scotia) Loyalists with many descendants in the Port Hood area.
rchrisfee1@earthlink.net
SMITH, John. He married Judith GRENIER 1841 in Newport, Qc. His parents were Jacob SMITH and Ann McCOMBREY, aka Mary Ann McCONKY. Would especially like to know where and when John SMITH was born
in Ireland.
Mickey.bain@sympatico.ca
SPRIGINGS Seeking descendants of David SPRIGINGS, d. 1924, of Montreal.
crawfordpark@canada.com
STEWART Lived in St.Sylvestre, Lotbiniere Co., Quebec during 1830' and 1840's. At some point they moved to Leeds Village where my grandfather, Wilbur Harwill STEWART was born 1867. The earliest STEWART ancestor I know about is Andrew who was from Ireland. He married Margaret EVANS (in St. Sylvestre ?) in 1838. Are immigration records available that would show specific Ireland birth places for them? How can I find their marriage record, which might have some information about Margaret EVANS?
arobrtsn@bossig.com
SURPRENANT-BOUCHER. Seek information and contact with descendants of Eugene SURPRENANT and Julienne BOUCHER, married 16 Dec. 1852, LaPraire, Qc. Parents are Antoine SURPRENANT and Isabelle MENARD; Joseph BOUCHER dit BELLEVILLE and Julienne STE GEMME dit BEAUVAIS
dw@voyager.net
SUTTON/HAMILTON. Seek information on Joshua SUTTON family, Wendover, Qc. born c1825. Canadian census 1825 lists a Joshua SUTTON family with ten inmates in Wendover (now Ste. Cyrille de Wendover). Is this the Joshua SUTTON who died 1829 and buried in Old North Cemetery, Hatley,
Stanstead Co. nearby Barford where his son, Joshua SUTTON, lived with wife Catherine HAMILTON?
jsutton@sutton.org.
SYLVAIN, Joseph, b. about 1857 in St. Chrysostome. Seeking contact with descendants. Three marriages; 1) Rose de Lima Malvina DUBOIS, Churubsco. NY 1875; 2) Zoe LANCTOT, St. Chrysostome 1883;
3) Rachel BRASSARD, St. Remi, Iberville 1891. Children of the first marriage were: Joseph, Delor, Gilbert and Malvina. Child of the second marriage was Zenon. Child of the third marriage was Oscar (living in Montreal in 1950's, possibly a policeman).
CWP1939@aol.com
THIBEAU, Joseph (1809-1855) married Marie Rosalie LAFANTAISIE (1807-1884) 6 June 1831 at Ste. Anne des
Plaines
Parish, St. Andre Avelin, Co.Terrebonne. L.C. offspring: Joseph d. 1833; Octave (1834-1878)
d. Arnprior, ON; Moise (1837-)m. Marcellina PARENT, sons Joseph Alfred THIBAULT, b. 1878 and
Moyse Isodore b. 1855 in Arnprior, daughter Ida m. Godfroid CHARLEBOIS 1890 Quyon; Adelaide (1839-1904)
d. Hull, QC m. Albert THIBEAULT, son Albert (1867-1942) m.Sarah Theresa FOLEY, 1893 Ottawa, residents
of Aylmer, QC., departing for Battleford, Sask; Angelina (1842-); Esther (1844-1860); Joseph (1846-)
m. Julie NEVEU 1879 La Pass, Pontiac, ON; Melanie (1848-); Elmira (1849-); and Victoria (1851-).
kmckinne@powersurfr.com
THOMSON, Edith Beryl (Barbara) nee JEWETT, worked in Montreal for McLean-Hunter in the 1950's.
Also, her daughter, Sandra Ann THOMSON who possibly worked for Drake Personnel in the late 1960's.
Believe Sandra married in Montreal in the 1970's.
predmile@total.net
THORNE, Edward William, born 1837 Wiltshire, England. He emigrated 1866 with Royal Welsh Fusiliers
to Montreal, m. 1867 here to Margaret McCASKLE (McCASKILL). Their children include
Mary Ann (born USA), William and Henry, (twins), James, Albert, Isaac. Wife Mary died 1899,
buried Mount Royal Cemetery. Edward witness at her death; also son Albert's.
He remarried again in 1901 to Emma Elizabeth McCARGAR. Edward died post 1901.
When? Nor record found and he is not buried with his wife or
children.
colebin@georgian.net
TIGHE. Originally settled in Rawdon, QC (from Ireland). I'm primarily looking
for Edward TIGHE.
dekirkwood@shaw.ca.
TODD/SEMPLE Thomas Todd married Mary SEMPLE at St. James St. Methodist Church in 1836. They had two daughters, Annie, b. 1842, and Emily Jane b. c1853 and, possibly, a son Thomas. Would like more information on Thomas and Mary if possible, such as dates of death, places of burial and census data. Any leads appreciated. dr.pma@cyberus.ca
TOMLINSON, Charles m. Mary Ann WATSON, widow of Abraham/Absalon Johnson, and the daughter of Montreal shoe
manufacturer Richard WATSON, July 1845. Witnesses of the marriage Richard WATSON and Charles SCORAH.
Any info re. these families appreciated.
abutler@telusplanet.net
TURGEON/BILODEAU. Thomas TURGEON, b. approx. 1847 in Montebello, QC, died approx. 1920.
His first marriage in 1869 Montebello was to Sophie BILODEAU, with whom he had five children:
Francis b. approx 1872, Saladine b. approx. 1874, Thomas b. approx 1877. and twin sons
Joseph & Armidas b. approx. 1880. They lived in Billings Bridge Ont.
Any information would be appreciated.
lanyhere@hotmail.com
TURGEON/LAROCHE (LAROCQUE). Thomas TURGEON married a second time to Rosalie LAROCHE (LAROCQUE)
in Nov. 1883. They had twin sons, Napolean and Alexander b. approx. 1889. The family lived in
North Bay, Ont. although later Alexander moved to Ottawa. Rosalie died approx. 1926.
lanyhere@hotmail.com
TUPPER/JEFFERY. Robert JEFFERY/JAFFARY, b. abt. 1796 in Scotland m. Elizabeth TUPPER in 1818 in
St. Andrew's Church, Quebec City. Robert was a mason by trade. Robert died abt. 1851 and his wife
in 1853. Seeking place of burials.
cpgreber@telusplanet.net
UNWIN/O'GRADY. Seek all info on family of William UNWIN, born c1806, England and wife,
Mary Ann O'GRADY, born c.1818 Nova Scotia (?), m. Highgate, VT but resident in Stanbridge, Mississiquoi Co.
Quebec. Was she a relative of Bridget O'GRADY? Children: Ellen 1843; Susan (1845-1910) m.
Martin; William R. (1848-1917).
jmholmes@cs.com
URQUART, Henry Weston Peter, from his tombstone and obit in Toronto upon his death on 31 Oct. 1918.
He was born in Quebec c1833 from an old Scottish family. His father was a wigmaker to
King George III. He came to Toronto as a young man and married May Ann MARKES c1858.
user713284@aol.com
VERNIER. Seek information concerning Prof. Paul VERNIER, born Canada 4 Dec. 1844, died in
Jerusalem 15 June 1888. Came to Jerusalem in 1884 from Stuttgart, Germany where he had been
teaching French in the Ludwig-Erhard gymnasium. Was survived by wife, Anna, who died Stuttgart
1898 and son, Walter, born 1875. Walter VERNIER might have emigrated from Germany to Canada after
his mother's death. Please send any information relating to Paul and/or Walter VERNIER to
dorancom@netvision.net.il
VIRTUE, Seeking descendants of Joseph, James, Robert, Mary and William VIRTUE, who
immigrated from County Fermanagh in Ireland to Montreal in the 1850's.
crawfordpark@canada.com
WALKER. What happened to Maria, bapt. (?) 30 Oct. 1808 in Quebec, daughter of
James WALKER, corporal in 10th Royal Veterans Battalion and Margaret WALKER (?). Is there anything
about the Aid a ship from Whitby, Yorks? Arrived in Quebec, 20 June 1809? Are there any other Maria
(SNOW) WALKERS B. 1808/09, ships from Whitby, or ships' logs or newspaper reports?
margaret@holmes48.fsnet.co.uk
WALKER, James, 6th Royal Veterans Battalion, arrived in Quebec March/April 1807
with his wife Margaret and perhaps a few children. They had two known children, William, age 5, who
died in Quebec City shortly after they arrived, and Maria, age 10 months, who was born and died in
Quebec City 21 May 1809. On 3rd April 1807, he was transferred to 10th RVB, and promoted to Corporal.
He was still in Quebec at the end of 1811, but by 1812, having been demoted to Private, was stationed
in Kingston, ON until invalided and paid up until 24 Sept. 1815. The 10th RVB became the 4th RVB at
the beginning of 1815. James seems to have stayed around the Depot until Dec. 1815 but was finally
discharged on 14th Jan. 1816. Henceforth he is 'lost' with no evidence of his claiming or receiving
a pension. Any information would be appreciated
margaret@bholmes48fsnet.co.uk
WALSTER. Looking to make contact with anyone having a connection to the WALSTER
family near Mille Isles, Argenteuil Co. of Montreal. Also need birth (abt. 1850, marriage and death
date for William WALSTER.
loal@telus.net
WATSON/MARKS. James WATSON b. Edinburgh, Scotland. Served with 93rd
Regiment, received discharge 30 Nov. 1845, Montreal. He married Jane MARKS (where and when
did she come from ?) worked as brass finisher in Chatham, QC and plumber in Montreal until 1853
after which we have no knowledge of him.
kwatson@kos.net
WATSON, July 1845. Witnesses of the marriage Richard WATSON and Charles SCORAH.
Any info re. these families appreciated.
abutler@telusplanet.net
WELSH. Two daughters of my G3-grandfather, Capt. James WELSH, R.N. (ret), Louisa and Maria were
reputedly christened in Quebec on 7 May 1815 and 19 Aug. 1816 respectively by the Rev. Dr. Sparks.
Further data would be appreciated.
Lundin@aol.com
WHEELER/GINGELL. Seeking descendants of Eliza GINGELL, widow, who emigrated from Bristol to Montréal abt. 1890 with her children, George, Rose, Eliza, William, Polly and Margerite. Polly m. A. SCHUMANN, Margerite m. Kenneth
WHEELER and their children were Harry, Bobby, Herbie, Reggie and Marge. Last contact 1385
Ducharme Ave. Outremont, QC 1946.
mary_carling@onetel.net.uk
WHITE, Freeman Benjamin b. 7 March 1844 to David WHITE and Betsy BAILEY (Abernaki name ARIS SKYS)
in Barnston, Stanstead Co., QC. Siblings: Elizabeth, Mary, Abigail, Samuel, Avense.
Children orphaned
when Freeman was 8 years old. He was sent to live with Mrs. Percy HANKS of Coaticook.
Others taken in by CULLING and HUFF families. Any information on WHITES in Stanstead would be
appreciated.
mainelyspicers@aol.com
WHITWORTH, James WHITWORTH born ca.1843 Manchester, England sent to Bleasdale Reformatory, Lancashire for petty theft, and thence assisted to emigrate. Sailed 4 July 1861 SS. Hibernia Liverpool-Quebec. Any information concerning his subsequent career would be much appreciated for book in progress. emmelinewray@gmail.com.
WHYTE (WHITE) from Co. Caven, Ireland, landed in Quebec about 1825 and farmed in
Frampton Dorchester Co., Quebec. There were several brothers, William, Richard, Anthony and two
sisters, Ann and Lucy. They farmed in Frampton for many years andm any are buried in Christ Church
Anglican Cemetery, Frampton.
jpalmquist@cogeco.ca.
WILKINSON, Mary. Born Bunsbury, Cheshire, England 20 Aug. 1856. A 1937 newspaper
article headed Longevity of Bunsbury Family lists Mary WILKINSON as living in Montreal.
bearsmum@pacbell.net
WILLIAM-MOORE. Eleanor, daughter of Ada CARTER and either Thomas MOORE or Ada's
second husband? WILLIAMS. Eleanor used the name WILLIAMS-MOORE. She was born in early 1900 and lived
in Montreal. She was very interested in family history and is my second cousin.
dorothyg@dccnet.com
WILLIS. Researching the business career of Alexander Parker WILLIS (1845-1934),
founder and president of Willis & Co., Ltd. piano manufacturers. Am particularly interested in
information about his early business associates on Notre Dame St., Montreal in the 1870's and 1880's:
James E. ROY (Wanzer Sewing Machine agent), J. A. SADLER (publisher and bookseller) and Augustus J. PELL
(fine art dealer, framer and sewing machine agent).
markg_mtl@hotmail.com
WILSON, Andrew, married Jane MIDDLETON. Children are: Charles b.1836, m. Rebecca CONBOY;
Catherine b. 1840, m. William HAWKINS; Richard b. 1843, m. Catherine MERCHANT; Jane b. 1845, m. William GREEN;
Andrew b. 1855, m? USA; Ann b.1834, m. a McILRAITH: Thomas b.? m,? USA. Above children were
born in Montreal, except Charles and Ann who were born in Ireland.
georgemacmillan@sympatico.ca
WOOD, George, married in 1801 Mary Jane PEARSON in Yorkshire (probably Ripon, England).
rchrisfee1@earthlink.net
WOOD, Bertha. Divorced from a Mr. HOLT. Originally from St. John, N.B.
would be around 80 years old today. Last seen 1950-55 Montreal. Believed to
have gone out west.
mary@dsuper.net
WOOD (S). George & Thomas (?) Same person (?) or brothers (?) married to Catherine FLYNN.
They had three children born in VT; five born in Canada to Thomas, baptized in Hemmingford,
Huntingdon County, Canada. Lived in St. Romain parish area in 1850-51. Any clues? Catherine
later lived in Saranac, NY, without her husband.
bernard291@sbcglobal.net
WOODARD, Augustus, b. 1 March 1802, married Sarah, 9 June 1825, died 13 Nov.
1856,York County, Upper Canada. Children were: Sylvanus, Joshua, Aaron, Elizabeth, Susannah, Eli,
Mary Agnes, Nancy, Benjamin, Mark, Nancy Jane, Artemesia, Sarah, Philip and Euphemia.
Any information on Augustus greatly appreciated
connor4@sympatico.ca
WORTH, Benjamin (1755-1829) of New Jersey and his wife Bethany CLARK.
Their daughter, Christiana married a SMITH of Cape Breton.
rchrisfee1@earthlink.net
WRIGHT. Seek English origins (possibly
Scarboro) of Jonathon WRIGHT (c1790-1856) and Mary Elizabeth PERKINS (PARKIN?)
who settled in East Farnham, Qc c1824. Children include: Mary Elizabeth,
Sarah, Jonathan, Isabel, Kindall and Ann Victoria. Interested in other English
immigrants' origins to area at same time.
76312.1377@compuserve.com