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2011 and 2012 Queries

This page contains 2011 and 2012 queries only. See also 2010 Queries, 2009 Queries, 2008 Queries, 2007 Queries, 2006 Queries, 2005 Queries, 2004 Queries, 2003 Queries, 2002 Queries and Pre-2002 Queries.

Both members and non-members may have their queries published at no charge, both in our newsletter, the Bruce Bulletin, and on this web page.

When you write your query, please be brief (maximum about 50 words), and include your mailing address and/or your e-mail address. State whether you want your query published in our newsletter and/or on our website. Queries published on our website will list only your e-mail address, unless you specifically request that your mailing address be listed as well. For best results, limit your query to one individual or family unit.

Compose your question carefully; determine first exactly which piece of information you are seeking. Avoid abbreviations in names and descriptions. Commonly used nicknames should be underlined or in brackets. Mention a time period, geographical places, maiden names, relationships and multiple marriages.

Format of Standard Query

SURNAME capitalized. About 50 words of text, with only the SURNAMEs capitalized. Place names are all in small letters. Don't forget to ask a question. Last sentence has the BCGS membership #, name, postal address and e-mail address of the person making the enquiry.
Submit your query by postal mail to: BCGS - Queries, P.O. Box 1083, Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada N0H 2C0 or by e-mail to brucecgs@yahoo.ca. We will publish your query in one issue of our newsletter, which is mailed to all our members, as well as to other societies across Canada.

Research

If you wish the Bruce County Genealogical Society to do research for you, please complete a Request for Research Form, and mail it and the research fee to the BCGS.

2012 Queries

FITZELL (or alt. spellings) - Gideon (b. 1816) and his wife Ann (b. 1820) were born in Ireland and moved to Bruce Co. in 1861. They are listed in the 1881 census (as FIEZELL) in Culross but don't appear in the 1891 census. Does anyone know details of their death and burial? Lukas Huisman yms@albertacom.com  May 6, 2012

BROXHOLM Seeking death & burial information about John BROXHOLM, who died March 1880 in Kincardine, Bruce County. I recently found his wife's obituary (Eliza Crowson Broxholm) that lists his death as March 1880 in Kincardine. He was a Wesleyan Methodist. Is it possible to obtain his death and burial information? Kim Pilarski at kim.pilarski@gmail.com.  February 11, 2012

2011 Queries

MacDOUGALL Has anyone done, or know someone who has done, a family history of the MacDougall line that includes Murdoch and Mary MacDougall or Allen and Flora MacDougall of Greenock / Elderslie around 1870? As part of a larger family history project involving both McK*nney and MacDougall families, I am seeking descendants of the above-named couples. Thanks in advance for your help. Please contact Ted Mills at millsted@westelcom.com.  December 10, 2011

PARKHILL, George W. - seek his parentage, verification of his Ontario birth 13 Oct 1847, marriage date & location about 1870 to Jessie Kerr SCOTT. Also seek death info about 1888 probably in Detroit. Jessie and George has 3 children: George Scott 1872, Christena Alice 1874 (my Gmother) and Josephine Helen. Please contact Susan at pearson7909@yahoo.com.  December 10, 2011

FERRIS / McALLISTER John Henry Ferris married Barbara Campbell McAllister September 3, 1925. I am interested in information regarding their family. How many children, who are they? Barbara deceased in 1960, she and John Henry are buried in Tara cemetery as is one son. Any information regarding this family would be very much appreciated. Please contact Lynn Foster-Turner at heathlyn@wightman.ca.  October 16, 2011

FISHER Looking for ancestors of my great grandfather Donald (Daniel) Fisher, married to Elizabeth McLaurin. Their son (my grandfather) was born in the County of Bruce on Apr 1, 1899. His name was Hartley Fisher. I want to know who Hartley's grandparents were and where they came from. I do have info on the McLaurin side but still looking for the Fishers. Please contact Verlie at pearlybe@hotmail.com.    October 16, 2011

SCHMIDT / SMITH I would like to know more about John Schmidt and when he came to Canada from Germany. If any one can help me that would be much appreciated. My grandfather was the late Edward Stewart Schmidt who later on changed his last name to Smith along with a couple other brothers. We don't have much information about these ancestors, so any pictures or info anyone has would be helpful. Thanks so much. Please contact Laurie at keela@dccnet.com.  July 17, 2011

McFARLANE / McWHINNIE Looking for McFARLANE Christina Stewart b 06 May 1883, Pine River, ON, d/o Rev. John & Christina McFARLANE. She is thought to have been a school teacher 'til abt 1915, when she wed John Henry McWHINNIE & first son John Stewart McWHINNIE born 03 Sep 1916 Kincardine, ON. Please contact Ruth at ruth.enns@shaw.ca.  July 17, 2011

MACDONALD / MCDONALD Norman (born 1825 to Angus MacDonald in Upper Shader, Ross and Cromarty) married to Margaret Matheson (born 1825). This is my great, great grandfather and grandmother. Am planning a trip to Kincardine and looking for living relatives in that area. Would like to correspond. Please contact Sage at sagevanzandt@yahoocom.  July 15, 2011