pubquerjanfeb2007

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Nicholas Gay [mailto:nickgay20@hotmail.com]

Am based in the U.K. & have spent the last two years researching our family tree. One sticking point that I have is my mothers eldest brother, William J Carter, born in 1892 in Farway, Devon. He emig to Canada (unable to find date at present); settled in Crosby, Ont. In February 1916 he joined The Canadian Expeditionary Force and returned to Europe ( the only time he revisited his home) returning to Crosby, having survived and was awarded by the civic authorities with the presentation of a gold watch for his efforts in the conflict. I do know that he married Edith; had two daus Grace (b.1918), Elsie (b.1920) & son William (b 1922). After that I have no trace of the family apart from William Junior returning on leave during World War II having enlisted.

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Rosemarie Howson john.howson4@ntlworld.com

Would like to find out the date of death of my grandfather Frederick William Lamb who emig to Ont some time after 1906; as in the Ontario Hospital, Brockville in 1936; there is a Frederick W Lamb buried in Burkholder United cemetery in Barton, Wentworth County, but no dates given on the website. If somebody has access to the records I would be grateful for a date of death if possible. And, also an address to apply to get a death certificate.

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Warren McCrea Burlington, Ontario wmccrea@cogeco.ca

I have in my possession a book of some considerable value, which came to me through my father's belongings when he passed away in Florida some years ago. While he knew I was a passionate pursuer of family history, it never entered his mind to tell me of this tome.

The book is Life and Times of the Right Hon.Sir John A.MacDonald by J.E.Collins, sold by subscription only. Its significance lies in the fact that it is inscribed, (in rather unique, by today's standards, script) "C.Richards Jasper Ont..1886", which makes the book 130 years old. We find a C.Richards in Jasper in census records for 1871,(Elizabethtown‑Kitley Twp.) at which time he was a merchant. There is a possibility that this Mr.Richards may be related to Mr.Albert Norton Richards who, according to the author, on page 253 of said book, "Mr...Richards was appointed to the vacant solicitor‑generalship for Upper Canada, and returned for re‑election to his constituency, South Leeds." Mr.A.N.Richards was a prominent lawyer, member of the Liberal Party, and left the province for B.C., where he became Lieuteneant‑Governor of British Columbia from 1876‑1881. I don't have access to records of his family, and am hoping someone there can fill in some blanks for me.

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Sandra Clark‑Booth alone1953@hotmail.com

Looking for anyone who has knowledge on the Phillipps fam. John Henry Phillipps, b 1864, from Montague, Ont who marr Mary Ann Murray b 1867 from Marlborough, Ont. After marr, they took up res in Merrickville, Grenville. Their Children are;Amelia Phillipps, b 1866; Margaret Phillipps, b 1888; William H. Phillipps, b 1890; Florence Phillipps, b 1892; Mary Phillipps, b 1894; Edith Evelyn Phillipps, b 1896; Sarah Elsie Phillipps, b 1898; Elizabeth Gwendolyn Phillipps, b 1900; Julia Kathleen Phillipps, b 1902, Verna Ethel Phillipps, b 1905; John Clifford Phillipps, born 1907 Julia Kathleen Phillipps marr William "Melville" Borden of York Township, on 8 Feb 1922. I am a descendant of this family on the Borden side and am looking for anyone who has "any" info on Phillipps fam, both past and present.

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Donna Paul, 375 Arnold Rd, Abbotsford BC V3G 1S4

donnapaul@shaw.ca>

Looking for info on a Leonard Kembille b. Nov 1896 he is listed living at 136 Church St Brockville in the 1911 census. Father James Kembille, mother Jennie, sis Nora & Reta. Any info at all on the Kembille's would be appreciated.

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Kaireen Morrison Box 1065, WAWA, ON P0S 1K0

jkmwawa@shaw.ca

Seeking info for Isabella GREENFIELD DICKSON, 2nd wife of John Dickson, stepmother of David & Jane, moth of Thomas (b. c1860) & James (b.c1864) Dickson, is bur in Free Kirk Cemetery, Dalhousie Mills. Her stone is inscribed “Isabella Greenfield Wife of John Dickson Died May 10, 1902, age 75”. She seems to have been visiting with her married sister Christina, wife of Malcolm McCuaig, when she died. Her husband’s death & burial place are unknown. Isabella & fam are in 1871 East Whitby Township census, but not found in 1891 or 1901 census info. Any info or suggestions would be welcomed.

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Fath was James Bernard Fee, born in Pembroke, Ontario in 1889, son of George Fee & Elizabeth Mackey. The key record that defines my family in Ont is the 1891 Census: Fee 1891 census 095&1/2f family 099 (accessible via OGSPI). Grandfath is listed as George Fee, age 41, born in Ont, with parents George Fee & Margaret Kielty, both born in Ireland. It also lists my father, James, age 2 at that time. According to my mother's records, my grandfath was born in B’ville, May 18, 1850. Also, I would like to determine the counties in Ireland where my great‑grandparents were born.

In the index to the 1871 census George Fee is listed living in Brockville age 58 RC Labourer born Ire Margaret Fee 25 born ON RC servant also in Brockville Michael Fee age 12 born Quebec RC In 1881 Brockville census James Fee age 20 & Jane Fee age 18 both born ON Ch of England living together with a Botham fam, Also in 1881Brockville are Levinnah Fee age 17 Ch of Eng Margaret age 25 apparently with a Turner family C of E Catherine age 22 servant RC These 3 all separate.

David John Jackson b. Ire 1842; died British Columbia 1917. Seek moth & father. death registration only gives the woman as wife of Charles Jackson. says she died aug. 11th, 1908 in Athens. The doctor listed as : M. H. Moore of Athens; church of england. David was an engine driver out of B’ville for many years & later moved fam to Hope BC. where he was engineer in a power plant. Jane Jacksons maiden name was Fraser but the only records I have listing them are on the dec. 4th, 1876 marriage in Bruce between David Jackson & Mary Ann Beatty. the death registration inserted "x" marks in place of the fam hist. cause of death in doubt but was being treated for rheumatism at time..

Saw reference to "a Dunham man from Saratoga NY had indeed been a Loyalist and gone to Brockville." Who would that be? Is there a Dunham family history?

My particular interest is in the Rev. Darius Dunham (1762‑1825), a Methodist preacher who came to U.C. in 1792 and served the eastern province, finally settling near Napanee (m. Elizabeth Detlor). Have never discovered his U.S. origins, but my suspicions are that he came from that northern NY area near Saratoga. I wonder if he may be connected to the Brockville/Augusta Dunhams. Is there a family genealogy available? or a contact to whom I could write?

Looking for any record which shows parents of Rachel Buell dau of Jonathan Buell, wife of Anthony McCready. She b 1779 & d 1834.

Michael DIXON b Lanark Vo. 15 Apr 1852 d 193? mar ca 1872 Perth (town? County?) Bridget CONLON b 15 Jan 1851 Glen Tay, Lanark CO d 19 May 1924 Sudbury dau of James CONLON & Margaret McCABE. Chdn all thought to be born in/near Almonte: Mamie b 1873 d 12 Jan 1876 bur St. Mary’s R.C. Almonte; Robert James b July 1874 d 5 Sep 1875 Bur same; Baby b 1875 d 8 Dec 1875 bur same; Michael Joseph b 17 Nov 1876 d 25 July 1984 Olmstead CO MN mar Anne DUFFIN ca 1914 MN; George d 13 July 1881 bur Almonte; Margaret Mary b 21 )ct 1881 mar Edward KENNEDY 2 Oct 1905 Almonte; John Albert M.D. B 24 May 1883 d 22 Feb 1971 Sudbury mar Agatha; Francis Leo b 25 Nov 1884 poss d Sudbury mar Mary FAY (b 1889) 28 Apr 1908 Holy Name of Mary, Almonte; Ann/Annie Daisy b 6 July 1886 d 3 Sep 1887 bur Almonte; Angus Brooks b 13 Mar 1889 d 26 June 1976 Windsor ON mar Leah BERNSTEIN (21 Sep 1892-4 Feb 1985) 1 Dec 1914 Ottawa. Info re prts of Michael DIXON thought to be Robert (eldest son of Nicholas from Eng ca 1819 - wife Margaret GREENWALL) esp needed.

Silas Hamblin a member of the Kings Loyal Rangers make a land petition in Augusta.. Have Mary (Hamblen) Leeder to Rubert to William John (b1878) to William Hamblin (b1852, married to Sarah Coleman) to William H. Hamblin (b1809, married to Lydia Alguire). Haven't been able to determine the fath of William H. It looks like Silas (the Loyalist) could have been William H.s grandfather. Have Silas Hamblin (b1748 married to Polley Lines). He had 7 children. David (b1780), Francis (female, b1782), Benjamin(b1784), Nancy (b1787), Silas (b1791, d1813, married to Elizabeth, died in War of 1812), William Lines (b1792, marr to Sarah Barnard), John (b 1794). If William H. b in 1809, his fath would have to be at least 16.. That leaves Silas, David or Benjamin. William Lines didn't marry until 1816. Do you have any info as to who is William H.'s fath? . William H. & Lydia were marr in 1832 in B’ville Presb Ch by Rev. William Smart( see The Rev Smart also married William Lines & Sarah in 1816. In the 1851 census William H. was living in Lansdowne Twp with Lydia & chdrn. According to the 1881 census William H. & William(b1852) & William John (b 1878) all living in same house in Lansdowne Twp. The 1861 or 1871 census should show William (b1852) as being son of William H. Until I link up William H Hamblin to Silas will try to find other connections to Loyalists in the Hamblin fam . William H. marr Lydia Alguire desc of Martin Alguire who was in the Royal Regiment of New York and is in the Loyalist list.

Looking for info on a Elizabeth Stoughton, b ca 1806 Herkimer Co., New York State; died in B’ville in 1848. Res in 1831 S. Gore Twp., Johnstown Dist Marr Jonathan Wood on Sept. 13, 1831 B’ville. . Bro of Elizabeth were Nathan Dayton, Alexander & William James, also born Herkimer Co., NY; into Canada at Gananoque c1828. Any info would also be welcome.

Believe am descended from Joseph White, Sr, through his dau Abigail who marr Truman Stone. By scanning the names, I also noticed Silas & David Hamblin, which is interesting since my g‑g‑grandmother was Elizabeth Hamblin (possible descendant of David Hamblin???). she dau of William & Lydia Hamblin, marr Samuel Wellington Stafford.

Not related to Joel Stone, his only descendants would be from 3 McDonald brothers? Had an uncle, Ralph Sweet, who comes from John & Alpheus Sweet, not Charles or Oliver. However, his grandmother's name was Selora Wing (marr Melvin S. Sweet)

Saw reference to "a Dunham man from Saratoga NY had indeed been a Loyalist and gone to Brockville." Who would that be? Is there a Dunham family history?

My particular interest is in the Rev. Darius Dunham (1762‑1825), a Methodist preacher who came to U.C. in 1792 and served the eastern province, finally settling near Napanee (m. Elizabeth Detlor). We have never discovered his U.S. origins, but my suspicions are that he came from that northern NY area near Saratoga. I wonder if he may be connected to the Brockville/Augusta Dunhams. Is there a family genealogy available? or a contact to whom I could write?

Understand from Canadian relatives that a cousin of my father's half‑brother worked as a gardener at the Fulford mansion in the 1930's and had a daughter who was a nurse.

Think my mystery cousin could be. Two names are maybe possible: Alexander Brown Johnston born Glenbuchat Aberdeenshire 20 Oct 1902 and Walter Allan Johnston born Logie‑Coldstone Aberdeenshire 18 Mar 1906.

Gggrandmother Rebecca Vout born ca 1820 in Corpusty, Aylsham Parish, Norfolk England.

Her parents were James Vout & Mary (no maiden name_. Haven’t found their marr

She marr Jonas Thurston and they are buried at Salem Emily Cemetary south of Dunsford. It states they were married in Cobourg by Rev. Bethune about 1840‑4; their

first child James Edward Vout Thurston was born there about 1842. Wonder if there is a connection to Vouts of Leeds/Grenville