Grey County GenWeb Queries
& Surnames Being Researched
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QUERIES from JAN 1, 2006 on :
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196 Kay, Blair
My great-grandfather Andrew Kay came to Grey County probably in the
late 1860s. He either came with his older brother Alexander from Fife,
Scotland or followed him shortly after. Andrew was born in Collanine,
Fife, Scotland Jan 8, 1841 and Alexander was born July 13.1834 in
Monimail, Scotland and they were the sons of John Kay and his wife
Cecilia Hulton Watson. Andrew was a carpenter and Alexander was a shoe-
maker. Andrew married Mary Blair the daughter of James and MArgaret Blair
about 1869 and they came to Kent County in the early 1870s and Alexander
remained in Grey County. I believe James and Margaret had 7 children,
James, Margaret, William, Robert, John, Elizabeth and Mary. I believe
both James and Margaret were born in Scotland about 1800? Any info would
be appreciated. I had heard of a book about the Blair of Grey County??
Thank again, Ken Posted on Mon Jan 2 12:26:39
2006
197 CRAWFORD,JOHNSON,PROTON,GREY EAST.
I would like to correspond with anyone familiar with the history
and genealogy of the Crawford ,Johnson family in Grey County.
My g-g-g-g- ancestor Andrew Crawford married Catherine(Nee-unknown)
,place unknown.They are on the census of 1851(both 28 yrs. old)
located in Wentworth+Hamilton County.On the census of 1881 three children
are listed,William,Samuel,James.They also indicate the
year of immigration from Ireland(place unknown) for the two of them as
1840 or 1846.His year of birth is 1820 and 1821 for her.Census place is
Proton,GreyEast,Ontario.
In the census of 1901(age 81) he is living with Samuel in Grey E.
Thomas Johnson married Margaret(Nee unknown).On the census of
1901(Amabel,Bruce North) both are born in 1858.They have 6
children.One son,Grover Thomas Johnson married Lydia May Crawford in Owen
Sound,Jan17,1912.
Any info on their origins greatly appreciated.
Posted on Tue Jan 10 02:05:02 2006
198 BILLINGS
Hi there.
I am looking for the birth dates of my grandfather's sibblings.
My grandfather's name was John Billings b. abt. 1870, Hamilton, Ontario.
Wife's name was Theresa Josephine Parker b. 23 Dec 1830
daughter of Stephen Parker, born 25 Nov 1838.
Sibblings:
Nancy (Nan) Billings
John (Josh) Billings
These two sibblings could have been born in Owen Sound, Ontario.
Thanking you in advance
Regards
Sandra Posted on Tue Jan 10 16:42:25 2006
199 Lowery, Grey, Lowry
I am looking for family information for Mary Lowry/ Lowery who
married Elias Brabazon Grey. Elias B. Grey was born in 1819, in Dundalk,
Co. Louth, Ireland. Mary Lowry was born abt. 1825-30 , in Ireland- and
she died in 1903, Dundalk, Ontario. Their daughter Caroline Ingham (
Grey) Fluney was born Feb. 10, 1850, in the Tecumseth Twp.,
Ont. Posted on Mon Jan 16 13:23:39 2006
200 Pollakowske/Powlakowski/Marklevitz
Christian Pollakowske(spelling ??) born West Prussia 1837 died
Sullivan Twp 1871 Wife Wilhelmina "Minnie" Marklevitz (spelling ???)
Looking for Christian's death notice and information on his parents. Like
wise for "Minnie". Posted on Thu Jan 19 06:57:50
2006
201 KLAGES,MCMULLEN,SCHWARTZ, PUBLUSKE,UNDERWOOD
I am researching the KLAGES,MCMULLEN,SCHWARTZ,PUBLUSKE families all
from the Grey/Bruce area. I am also desperately seeking to buy the book
"Roots from the Underwood Tree". If anyone has any information about any
of these items, please contact me at
kellysgriffin@hotmail.com Posted on Mon Jan 23
17:24:54 2006
202 McLeod
Looking for info on a John C. McLeod (b.1857) and was married to
Annie (Anne. L) (b.1862) and they had two stepdaughters Ada (b.1892) and
Winnifred (b.1887). Annie may have remarried in 1911 to a Malcolm
McLeod.
Also either John or Malcolm mothers name was Jessie.
Malcolm and Annie had a son in 1903, Wesley John.
Posted on Sat Jan 28 20:20:47 2006
203 MCCREA,TOMLINSON, DAVIS
Looking for information on Willam McCrea (1849-1929), Rebecca McCrea
(Davis), and Phoebe McCrea (Tomlinson).These persons were children of
James Edmunds McCrea (1826-1867), who died in Egremont
Twp. Posted on Tue Mar 14 14:53:50 2006
204 Mt Zion Church - Euphrasia
Looking for any information / photos on this church
1852 - 1962
Wesleyan Methodoist
Lot 29/30 Con 10
thanks
-dennis
Posted on Thu Mar 16 12:12:37 2006
205 PARKER
Hi there
I am looking for a descendant of mine: name MALIOZINE LEPASH. She was
married to a Stephen Johnson Parker: died April 12 1919, Owen Sound (Grey
County) Ont. He had been the treasurer of Grey County for many years.
I would like her birth and death date if possible.
Thank you
Regards
Sandra Posted on Thu Mar 23 13:31:06 2006
206 Lewis, Rehill, Wickens, Hurd, and McKee
I am trying to continue research on the above names known to have
resided in Grey County Thomas Lewis, Thomas Wickens, Eliza wickens, Emily
Hurd, james McKee, etc. if any of these names are in your family tree or
you can shed some light, I would be happy to share
info. Posted on Fri Mar 24 15:56:28 2006
207 Beacock
I am looking for my Beacock ancestors. My grandmothers mother and
father are buried at Bayview Cemetery.Looking for any information on
George W. Beacock and Edith G. (Ward) Beacock. How and when they died.
Also my grandmothers' birth information, if you could find any. Pretty
sure her birthday was September 4th, 1901. Her name Elizabeth Ann
Beacock. She may have been born in Ontario. If so could you tell me how
to trace that, I am having no success.
Posted on Fri Apr 7 17:15:42 2006
208 BOUCHER
Looking for information on the Boucher family that settled in St.
Vincent Township, Grey County. Specifically interested in Francis Xavier
Boucher (or Francois-Xavier Boucher or Francis Bushie) who was born June
20, 1780 near Montreal, married Elizabeth Alberson in Kingston (who died
in 1849), and moved with his family to the Meaford area. (Daughter
Elizabeth Cecelia Boucher b. May 25, 1841). Francis Xavier Boucher died
March 4, 1882 in Grey County, and he served in the War of
1812. Posted on Fri Apr 28 13:59:52 2006
209 MUNSHAW/STINSON
My great grandfather was Peter Myer Munshaw, son of Thomas and Mary
Saunders(mcCallum - second marriage. Peter had a sister by the name of
Mary Alida (preferred name)b 1867. she married Joseph Isaac Stinson in
1886. I just found a child's name - Reta Alida Stinson. I am looking
for dob, date of death on all three of these people. Help!
Betty Posted on Mon May 8 10:25:34 2006
210 Reekie/Heslip
Question: Are there transcripts for the Thornbury-Clarksburg and the
Meaford Cemeteries? If there are, where may I purchase copies of them.
Looking for information on my Heslip and Reekie relatives who are buried
in those two cemeteries.
I would drive there but my health keeps me confined to my apartment and
all my researching is being done by emai/computer searches and letter.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Posted on Thu May
11 18:50:34 2006
211 MCLEAN
Looking for information regarding Alexander McLean and wife
Christena shown in the 1881 Census in Osprey Township, East Grey County,
Ontario. Alexander is abt. 60 years old in 1881, from Scotland and a
farmer. He and his wife may have been buried in the McIntyre Old
Presbyterian Cemetary or in the McIntyre United Cemetary. Any
information would be helpful. Posted on Wed Jun 28
15:53:59 2006
212 McCutcheon Hattie/Esther
Looking for GG grandmother Esther/Hattie McCutcheon born Aug 28,
1871. Thornbury, Ontario. Both parents born in Ireland per all federal
census beginning 1900-1930. Also per bible record both parents born in
Ireland. Trying to find parents names.. Somehow connected with Charles,
John W, George William and Samuel(brothers) and Elizabeth. Parents of
these were Charles McCutcheon and Susan Rothwell. Sister Elizabeth died
in 1887 in Ireland and Samuel stayed in Ireland. Other brothers came to
Canada in 1877 and then to US around 1885. Three were doctors. Please
help me find my Grandmother's parens.... Thank you!
Kay Counts
kay_counts@yahoo.com
Posted on Fri Jun 30 21:40:48 2006
213 GREY
Would love to obtain pictures of any of the Richard Grey family.
His son was Elias Grey and his daughter is Jane Evans Grey. She would be
my great-great grandmother on my mother's side. If anyone has any photos
of their headstones I would love to have them. I am trying to get as
much information as I can for my mother. Thank you, Peggy
Logan Posted on Wed Jul 5 16:30:28 2006
216 Brown
Looking for information on a Valentine Brown - born about 1830
wife's first name was Josephine - Son George Brown per marriage record
was born about 1859 in Owen Sound. I have very little on this family -
any information would be wonderful Posted on Sun Jul
23 06:57:25 2006
217 ERNEST; ERNEST; LETZKUS; LETZGUS
Looking for information on relatives of Joseph Ernest and wife
Veronica Letzkus (Walkerton). Posted on Thu Aug 3
12:04:31 2006
218 Brown, Robertson, Fettes,Walmsley, Smithson, McGreggor
My great grandparents, Charles Robertson & Isabella immigrated from
Scotland abt. 1837 and settled at Holland Landing, Grey County, Ontario,
Canada; he was Crown Land Agent for the district and he settled on Lot 34
and his son David, inherited the property later. The Robertson family
also had ancestors marrying into the family with names of Fettes,
Walmsley, McGreggor, Smithson. Also, I am researching the Brown
ancestors: gr.gr.grandfather, Nelson F. Brown of Irish descent and his
spouse, Elizabeth ?. immigrated to Canada 1867 with Henry gr.
grandfather, Henry Brown, b. 1858 in Kent Co., England married to
Catherine Robertson Dec. 3, 1879 in Annan, Ontario, d/o Charles &
Isabella Robertson. Henry had a brother, Robert Brown, b. 1869 in
Ontario; I would like to know what became of him and I have been told he
lived in Northern Ontario. My grandfather, Charles Nelson Brown, s/o
Henry & Catherine Brown, was born, May 13, 1880 in Owen Sound, Grey Co.,
Ontario; he married Alice Alean Clemett of Omemee, Victoria Co., Ontario.
They were married in Victoria, B.C., Canada on June 15, 1906. 1881
Census shows Henry & Catherine Brown, their son, Charles Nelson Brown and
Robert Brown living together in Owen Sound, Ontario. 1901 Census for
Victoria, BC shows Henry and Catherine Brown with their son, Charles
living on St. Louis Street in Victoria, B.C., Canada. WHAT BECAME OF
ROBERT BROWN is a mystery and I wonder if he married and had children.
Also, I am researching Thomas Brown, Sr. d. January 20, 1910 in Owen
Sound and his son,Thomas Robert Brown also, of Owen Sound, Ontario, d.
November 20, 1933. Both are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Owen Sound,
Ontario, Canada and somehow, I know we must be related. Anyone that can
help me, it would be greatly appreciate. Thanks, Shirley
Posted on Sat Aug 5 15:49:40 2006
219 VAN WYCK
Hi,
I am looking for information about Veart and Esther Van Wyck of Sydenham
Township. Veart was born about 1826 in Sydenham, son of Cornelius and
Matilda,nee Forsyth. He married a woman named Esther, surname unknown,
about 1850. Veart died September 17 1872 in Sydenham and Esther died
August 21 1893 also in Sydenham. I would like to know Esther's last name
and where they are buried. Any information about them or their children
would be appreciated. Posted on Fri Aug 11 13:28:36
2006
220 ostenrud
I am looking for anyone with the name Ostenrud. My grandparents
names are Mauritz and Simonetta (Simonsen). Posted
on Mon Aug 14 13:36:29 2006
221 KIRK'S and WHITESIDES from SARAWAK/KEPPEL
I have a lot of info on the families of Henry & Mary and Edward &
Ann Clarke Kirk who came to Sarawak from Belfast area about 1860 with
there wives and numerous children. I know what happened to most of the
children up to 1900. Edward was my gg grandfather. I also have a copy of
THE SARAWAK SAGA with many photos/stories of people & families in
Sarawak from 1870 onward. Am looking for info on "Grannie Kirk's"
Obituary printed about 1913 and on the WHITESIDE family in Sarawak too.
Eileen Bogdanoff Posted on Fri Sep 1 18:41:10
2006
222 McCONNELL, KERR, McCOMBS, BELL
I am researching the Ainsly Amos McCONNELL family. I believe he
came from Andrium, Ireland in 1842. He was married to Mary Jane McCOMBS
and they had eight children all born in Ontario - William born 1860,
Emily born 1863, Joseph born 1865, John born 1865, George born 1870, Mary
born 1872, Albert born 1874 and Elizabeth born 1877. The above William
Thomas McCONNELL (born 1860) married Emma Maye KERR in 1885 in Grey
County, Ontario and they had ten children. Gertrude born 1886, George
Alexander born 1887 (my grandfather), Emily born 1889, John born 1891,
Amos born 1894, Olive born 1897, Maurice born 1897 (died and buried in
Denmark during WW I), Gordon born 1899 (I met while he was living in
Washington state during the 1970s), Antionette born 1902 and Angus born
1907. Any help you might give me will be greatly appreciated !!!
Sincerely, Sandra Posted on Sun Oct 1 14:14:03
2006
223 morrison
Does anyone have access to the 1861 and 1871, or any other info on
this line? I'm trying to find info on the family of Gilbert and Janet
(McIntyre) Morrison, born approx 1828 and 1822 resp., both of Scotland.
From death certificates, I know they at least had 2 daughters, Catharine
(b. 9/1854) and Mary (b. abt 1858) both born in Grey Co., Ontario.
Possible additional children that I have found - Duncan b.~1857, Margaret
b.~1858, Archibald b.~1861, and Jessie b~1863.
Posted on Mon Oct 2 20:30:02 2006
224 WALTER
i am looking for the birth date and marriage date of emma walter
daughter of william and catherine walter or any information on the
relationships between the walters living in the ravenna area during 1840-
1920. anything would be appreciated Posted on Wed
Oct 25 22:00:18 2006
225 McCONNELL, KERR, McCOMBS, CLARK, PAYNE
I am looking for history, stories and pictures about the town of
Grey East, Euphrasia County, Ontario between the years of 1840 to 1860 to
add interest to the statitics that I have. Also, I still have not found
anymore information on William Thomas McConnell born 1860 in Grey East,
Euphrasia County, Ontario to Amos Ainsly McCONNELL (who emigrated to
Ontario from Ireland about 1842) and his wife Mary Jane
(McCOMBS)McCONNELL (she was born in Ontario). If you know of any websites
I can find this information it would be wonderful. Again, thanks for
your help. Sandra Posted on Sun Oct 29 18:11:55
2006
226 HUSTON
Looking or any school records or info on my Great Grandfather
William John Huston, born Nov 25/1867 Owen Sound
Edna Ray Smith his wife,married Jan 14/1903 in Fort William, Ontario.
Father listed as Alex Huston (Alexander)- Mother listed as Sarah Cameron
(Huston)
All my research has his birth record being for a William John Huston on
Jan 26/1876 to a Sarah Huston at the residence of William Huston a
Sarawak Farmer.
A book on Century Farms of Sarawak Township has a listing for The Huston
Century Farm, this book was written in 1973 and the resident of the home
at that time was listed as Amsden Delbert Huston. It had been the home of
William and Esther Parks Huston and their 12 children.
Many Census record and the Birth record I have mention name a Sarah who I
believe was a servant or hired help until she became pregnant and had a
boy named William.
The Alexander mentioned could have been the father and possibly died of
left before they were married thus the record stating an illegitimate
child. This of course is just guessing but if any body descendant from
this family or possibly a similar story might lead me to my great-great
grandparents and possibly farther.
Oct 31/2006
Patrick Huston
Posted on Tue Oct 31 11:09:02 2006
227 GAMBLE, MCKAY, MITCHELL, RUTHERFORD
Looking for info on Samuel Gamble born about 1843 in Ireland s/o
Peter. Sauel married 1870 in Holland Twp. Grey Co. to Ann McKay d/o Wm. &
Isabel McKay.Samuel died in Grey Co. Jan. 2, 1887. His son, John Franklin
Gamble born 1871 married Mary Katherine McGregor Mitchelld/o Thomas
Mitchell & Mary Rutherford, in 1901 in Sullivan Twp.
Posted on Sun Nov 12 10:54:25 2006
228 McCallum - McIntrye - Gibson
Looking for the daughters of Malcolm & Margaret McCallum or any family
member.
Gertrude (McCallum) McIntrye,
Florence (McCallum) Gibson
Also the grandchildren of Malcolm & Margaret (Redford) McCallum.
Have the following information:
In 1902 Malcolm McCallum married Margaret (Redford), the daughter of John
& Sarah Redford of Bentinck.
Malcolm & Margaret farmed near Murlock but later came to Durham where
Malcolm passed away 1955 in Durham, Ontario in the Durham Memorial
Hospital.
Margaret passed away March 1963 at the home of her daughter Florence
Gibson in Pinkerton, Ontario.
Their family included:
Sarah McCallum – died infancy
Annie McCallum – died infancy
Gertrude McCallum married Morel McIntyre (Toronto)
Florence McCallum who married Edward Gibson (Pinkerton)
{Margaret (Redford) McCallum was my grandmother’s sister}
Posted on Sat Nov 18 16:39:38 2006
229 Muir and Lamont
Cemetary look up for Williamsford.
Any Muirs or Lamonts
Special interest, Francis Muir and wife Elizabeth Lamont.
Thank you
Posted on Sat Jan 6 18:28:26 2007
230 Armstrong
I am the grandchild of william armstrong who died late 1980s. My
father William Keith Armstrong of clarksurg/thornbury area is trying to
find out any information about his mother side of the famil. the only
information i know is that she was institutionized and she died when he
was young. her Maiden name was Elizabeth mcKay. plz write back if you
know anything. my dad was a member of the 4H when he was growing
up. Posted on Tue Jan 16 04:19:16 2007
231 WHITE, HARVEY
This really great my grandma white formely Harvey was my grandmother she was born in belfast 1870 and died 1912
anand she is buried in Dundonald Cemetery belfast. also my Mother maud Christini nee White is buried with her mother
I have been trying to find out wher my Grandfther was born and when he died his name was james white he was a Sargent Ma
Sargent Major in the blck Watch he died in Mesoptamia in 2nd world War in hospital with yellow fever.
Also have been searching for a long time to see where my Grandma and grandpa were married.if anyone can help me
please send email Posted on Sat Mar 3 09:07:43 2007
232 McLean, Boddy, Clark
Am looking for information on Frederick McLean- date of birth,
marriage, death, son of Robert McLean and Ellen Brown. The family
originally lived near Meaford. Posted on Sat Apr 14
16:21:27 2007
233 Riley, Givens
Searching for any information on my Riley and Givens' families .
My great grandfather Francis Riley went to Michigan and some of his
siblings remained in Canada. Any info appreciated.
Posted on Fri May 18 14:28:13 2007
234 PATRICIA HANSEN
My Grandfather James White worked for A PUB CALLED WOODIES HE
DELIVERD kEGS OF BEER IN THE 1800 The family lived at 16or 17 Malcolm
Street Countydown Ireland. Posted on Sat Jun 16
23:48:38 2007
235 McCutcheon and Alexander
Looking for information on Parents of William McCutcheon who was
born in 1839 in Ireland. He married Susan Alexander in Ontario, Grey
County in 1863 or so don't have that information with me. Her father
was Joseph Alexander and mother Maria McKenzie. My great grandmother was
born August 28th, 1871 in Grey County, Thornbury, Collingwood, Ontario.
Have information on siblings of Susan Alexander. Would like to chat with
someone from the area.
Sincerely,
Kay Counts Posted on Tue Jul 3 20:56:15 2007
236 Woods
Looking for burial site of one Alfred Newman Woods probably buried
in Owen Sound or thereabouts. He was married to Elisabeth Ivy Dawson.
Many thanks
Posted on Sun Sep 23 20:04:48 2007
237 WALKER, KILGOUR
I am trying to find a death date and place for Simon P Walker who
lived in Mt Forest. The 1865 Directory places him there and living with
his inlaws the Robert Kilgour Family. His wife Janet/Janette
(Kilgour)Walker is found in the 1871 census as a widow with one child, a
son Robert Walker. According to a news paper article Dec 1870, she asked
for a widow exemption in 1870, so I am assuming Simon P Walker died in
the 1870 year. I have been to Mt Forest and searched for a cemetery and
death record without success. The archives in Toronto don't have a
death record for him either. I have read where small children under 18
who are left without a father must have a guardianship hearing even
though the mother is living. Does anyone know anything about that?
Perhaps a court record would give a clue.
Can anyone out there help????
Carol Posted on Fri Sep 28 13:11:26 2007
239 GRAHAM
GRAHAM:MADGETT:GREEN: of Artemisia,Grey Co. I am looking for any
informion RE: Samuel GRAHAM Born abt 1821 in Ireland,and his wife Eliza
born abt 1836 Ireland. My GGGrandparents Children:John b abt1855,Ellen b
abt1858,Joseph b 22Feb1859, Elizabeth 6Mar1861.(1861 Ontario census).
1871&1881 census shows Eliza married to Henry GREEN. Children:Frances
b abt1867,Mary Ann b abt1869, Maria b abt1871, Elizabeth b abt 1874,
William b abt 1876,Bella b abt 1878, John b abt 1880. All children b in
Grey co, Ontario. Helen (helfred@shaw.ca) Posted on
Sat Oct 6 17:04:55 2007
240 SMITH
I am looking for information about the family of William Smith and
Fanny Laughlin( 1830-1917-she is buried in Holy Anglican Trinity
Cemetery-Durham) living in Glenelg Township. Posted
on Sat Oct 20 18:48:23 2007
241 TORRY
Searching for the gal called "KIM" that sent me an e-mail about
pictures I have posted on Grey County GenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ongrey/oldpics.htm
under the name Bea's Photo's.
Kim said some of the pictures are related to her.
Bea Posted on Wed Oct 24 17:37:16 2007
242 TORRY - TURNBULL
The daughter of Thomas & Margaret (Dallas) Turnbull was named
Margaret, a small portion of the information I have is that Margaret
married Frederick Torry Feb. 2, 1827.
Both Margaret & Frederick are buried in the Durham Cemetery, Willow
Road sector.
I have pictures posted on Grey County GenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ongrey/oldpics.htm under the name Bea's
Photo's DO YOU KNOW ANYONE?
Posted on Wed Oct 24 20:17:35 2007
243 SULLIVAN
looking for ancestors of Lawrence & Michael Sullivan who lived
on lot3/4 con3 bentinck twp.they left the area in the 1870's.
there siblings were john,bridget& abigail.
there parents were john sullivan & ellen sullivan in ireland
Posted on Sat Oct 27 12:28:57 2007
244 EGAN, McCUTCHEON, McCAULEY
I am looking for William EGAN, born 1839 in Ontario, and died circa
1881. He was in Grey County, Proton Twp., by 1871, with wife Frances
(born 1852). (She remarried about 1886 to John McCAULEY. Son William
John EGAN born 1880, married to Laura E. McCUTCHEON (1881-1966). Married
about 1901. The family was later in Michigan. Any help appreciated!
Posted on Mon Nov 19 09:36:25 2007
245 KIRBY THEAKSTON
Looking for Robert Kirby, born abt. 1856. He married a theakston
from the Barrie area.
Robert may have had something to do with apples ????
Posted on Thu Nov 22 15:57:41 2007
246 FLEMING
From: "Robert Fleming" <rfleming@rccdsb.edu.on.ca>
To: <greygen@idirect.ca>
Date:
Subject: Fleming James 1847
Would you be able to search for a James Fleming born in Grey County abt
1847. His parents would be James and Hannah Fleming. He also had a
brother who "may" have been born in Canada in 1846 named John
Fleming.
Any help would be appreciated.
Have a Great Day!....................Rob
Posted on Sat Jan 5 16:22:24 2008
247 Eydt, Privat
I am researching a Louis Eydt and his wife Louisa Rosina Privat, she
later went by the name Rosina. They lived in the Hanover area of
Ontario. This family also farmed near Moggie, Ontario. They later
returned to Hanover living on 7th Avenue. It was here in about 1897-1900
that there 50th wedding anniversary celebration photographs were taken.
Multilple members of both families visited. I have been looking for some
of these photos for a long time. I am wondering if anybody has seen them
or has them. And if there wiling to copy them for me. I will reimburse
every dollar. Any help is appreciated. Posted on
Tue Jan 8 09:14:55 2008
248 WHITE
Would like to get information on the following WHITE family.
My Great Aunts Jane and Agnes AITKIN (ATKINS)married brothers William and
George WHITE respectively in January 1881. Both couples are shown in the
1881 census in Collingwood, Grey East, living in the same residence. The
brothers would have been born in the early 1850's. Both of the Aunts
passed away in spring of 1882. Jane and William had a daughter
Jane(Gee)before her death.
George then married a third AITKIN sister, Margaret (Maggie) in 1897.
They had two boys, Clarence Ivan and Earl Chester.
I do not know what happened to William.
Would like to hear from you and fill in the White information in the
Aitkin tree. Posted on Sat Feb 9 15:12:43 2008
249 LUSH / Bristow/ Batman/Brown
Looking for George Lush m Sarah Brown. George had a brother named
John and a Nephew named William (who married Rebecca Manning). Trying to
find out when George came to Canada and his parents names. Any help
would be most appreciated!
Thanks! Posted on Wed Feb 20 08:20:15 2008
250 Billings- Cathrae
I am looking for Obit notices for Frank Cathrae- Aug 1989 and Phoebe
Cathrae- Feb 2002 which would likely be in the Owen Sound Newspaper.
Posted on Fri Mar 21 15:41:12 2008
251 Boucher, McDonald
Reference: 208 - Karen Taylor
1861 Census of St. Vincent Township, Grey County:
Francis E. Boucher, gentleman, age 73, widow is listed along with his
daughter, Lenore Boucher, age 18, Methodist, living with John Ferris and
family.
1871 Census of St. Vincent Township, Grey County:
Lenora is married to Abraham McDonald along with children William and
Charles.
Also listed are Francis Boucher, age 86 and William McDonald age 24.
Meaford MONITOR - 10 May 1882
Died: Francois Boucher, at the home of his son-in-law, A. McDonald, St.
Vincent. Aged 102y 9m.
I was unable to locate his burial place in Meaford as yet.
Where and when did Elizabeth and Lenore migrate?
Posted on Mon Mar 31 10:57:07 2008
252 McLEAN
The following children of Alexander McLean and Mary Buchanan came to
Canada and Grey County in the late 1840s. Alexander, Ann, Christina,
Flora, John and Mary. I would like to get in contact with anyone
researching and members of this family.
Shane Maclean Posted on Sun May 18 12:23:59 2008
253 Wilson, Virtue
Looking for info on the Wilson family . They lived in Hepworth and
then Shallow Lake. Some of the family moved towards Collingwood,
Thornbury area others stayed around here. The family may have started
around the Southampton and Tara areas before coming to Hepworth. Thanks
for any help. Posted on Wed May 28 14:41:02 2008
254 LAVELLE
Looking for any information on Anthony Lavelle who emigrated from
Co. Mayo, Ireland in 1850. He married a Mary Coleman and their first
child James was born in Dundulk, Grey, Ontario, Canada on 22 Nov 1853.
They were Roman Catholics. Posted on Sat Jun 21
15:21:20 2008
255 SMITH, CRABB
Looking for information about the family of James Smith and wife
Margaret Smith. Their children were John, Annie, Garibaldi, Elgina,
Abraham, Caroline and Gladstone.
Also Elizabeth Smith (sister to Margaret Smith above), married William
Crabb. Children of this couple were Mary Ann, William, Alexander, Lilly,
Ellen, Agnes, Annie, Jessie, Margaret and Hannah.
Would love to share info with anyone researching these families.
Brenda Posted on Sat Aug 9 10:16:28 2008
256 McClelland
I am looking for any information on Mary McClelland, b. 10 May 1857,
daughter of John McClelland and Margaret Blackburn, Holland, Grey Co.
I have not been able to find any info on her such as marriage or date of
death. Any info would be appreciated. Posted on Tue
Aug 26 10:59:06 2008
257 Doupe
ADAM DOUPE, born about 1796 in Limerick County, Ireland. He is
listed as head of household in the 1871 Index of the Census of Ontario,
Grey South (36), Egremont Twp. According to the index the record is on
microfilm roll C-9950. Others in household: his wife, Eliza(beth), and
son Adam, born in Ireland about 1844-46. I would like to receive details
from this census, if possible. Thank you! Posted on
Sun Sep 21 18:07:52 2008
258 LETZGUS, LETZKUS, ERNEST, ERNST
looking for family tree information on these names. Relatives of
Veronica Letzgus (b18922) Ernest (parents Jacob Letzgus and Elizabeth
Bester) and Joseph (Louis) Ernest (nickname "JJ" b. 1887) in
the Walkerton/Greenock Ontario area. Both surnames have a variety of
spellings. Posted on Sun Oct 12 21:15:23 2008
259 Jacklin - Cronin - Kelly
Researching Catherine Healy, b abt 1838 in Grey Co Canada. Am told
her father was a school master in Co. Cork before going to Canada with
his wife. No 1st names or dates given.
Catherine married Robert Jacklin in Holstein area of Grey Co in 1854
(going by birth of 1st child). The children are: Sarah Ann, b 10 Mar
1855 - Johanne, b 11 June 1858 - Mary Fanny, b 31 Jan 1860 - Patrick
Joseph (or Robert), b 24 Mar 1861. Have baptismal info from St.
Mary's Catholic Church in Holstein, Grey Co Canada. Robert left
Catherine to go to Nebraska to homestead & never returned. She later
married a John Cronin (no date given).
I have info about Johanne who maried William John Kelly & Patrick
Joseph who went to NY & eventually Calif.
Would appreciate any info about any of the above listed.
Katharine Barnes Posted on Sat Nov 1 15:20:30
2008
GOHEEN/MILLER
Terry I am trying to local information on Pearl Miller she is buried in
Greenwood Cemetary. The only information that I have on her is ahd
married Stanley Arthur Goheen and they had 2 children Florence Kathleen
and Robert Leroy. I can't seem to find anything on her. I hope
someone can help me.
Thanks Posted on Mon Dec 29 10:16:54 2008
WEBBER, RITCHIE, MEAD, LINNELL, FOX, HORTON, ELVIDGE, SIMS,
VOLLETT, PETTIE Carol I found a family portrait photo from Grey Co, Ontario that I would
like to see go to someone related to these people, as I am not. On back
there is a detailed inscription as follows:
"Bill Ritchie, "Mother," George WEBER, Charlie RITCHIE,
Annie PETTIE (Mrs. Alf VOLLETT), Charlotte WEBER (Mrs. Chas. Ritchie),
Susie WEBER (Mrs. John Sims) & Sadie RITCHIE.
Annie Pettie's mother was Leony MEAD, Grandma LINNELL's sister.
Charlotte and Susie were sisters and their mother was Sarah MEAD, Grandma
LINNELL's sister. Grandma's sister Lizzie was Mrs. Locke Elvidge
in Durham. Another sister was MRs. Horton in Collingwood.
The photo was probably taken around 1908-1910. I found a Charles and
Charlotte RITCHIE (nee WEBBER, born 1883) in the 1911 Census in Grey Co.
Bentinck. They had one son at the time, Norman, age 2. Charlotte Webber
Ritchie's parents were Sarah MEAD and Robert WEBBER. Charles
RITCHIE, born 1881 was the son of William RITCHIE and Caroline FOX.
Charlotte and William were married Dec 23 1908.
If you think this might be your family, please email
me. Posted on Mon Jan 12 14:43:06 2009
McDonald, McCallum
Mary Martin I am looking for information on Duncan McCallum born abt. 1824 in
Islay, Scotland. He had two sons with his first wife (name unknown),
They were Neil and Donald born between 1853-1856. He married Catherine
McDonald 19 Apr 1860 in Grey County. Duncan's parents were Donald
and Mary, Catherine's parents were Alexander and Ann. Duncan died 6
July 1877 in Sydenham twsp., from injuries received during a logging bee.
I would like to know if there is a newspaper article talking about the
logging bee and Duncan's accident. I believe the logging bee would
have taken place around 26 Jun 1877. I would also like to find the name
of Donald and Neil's mother. If you have any information or
suggestions of where to find this information I would be appreciative. I
was at the Ontario Archives and could not find a newspaper for Sydenham
twsp., Grey County for 1877. Thanks, Mary Posted on
Sun Feb 22 15:34:02 2009
MARTIN
Verne Norman Martin Alexander "Sandy" Martin, wife Jesse, children: Ronald,
Sarah, Norman, Bella, Katy, and Mary. On the 1881 census, Glenelg
Township. Alex Martin listed as concession 6, lot 16, north of Durham
Road, on Bill Martin's page. Norman is my great-grandfather.
Homesteaded in North Dakota circa 1900, married Julia Gegan from
Saskatchewan, children: John Alexander "Jack," Verne, Roy,
Jesse, Lelah. Any information on the Martin's of Glenelg of Grey
county would be appreciated. Posted on Mon Feb 23
13:53:45 2009
COWAN/McLEAN
Shane Maclean I am searching for any descendants of John Cowan and Mary Buchanom
McLean. John died in Owen Sound in 1903 and Mary died in Owen Sound in
1921. They lived for most of their life on Manitoulin Island where their
15 chlldren were born. Posted on Thu Apr 9 09:54:21
2009
al smart I was interested when did Tac Agnew run his brick yard (where
Edwards factoy is now located) anyone have any info
Thanks
al Posted on Tue Apr 28 11:37:26 2009
ROBBINS/DOWNIE
Ruth Hi
I am looking for a connection and more info
GEORGE ROBINS/ROBBINS born c 1850 married MARY JANE DOWNIE..
lived in Osprey Township..both born in Ontario. Irish background.
Three children are William Thomas and Joseph......possibly more children.
Do you have more info...please contact me. Thanks Ruth
Posted on Wed May 20 18:15:55 2009
Ferris,Carefoot,Hall
Lynn Foster Turner I am looking for inforamtion regarding John Ferris and Maria Hall
parents of George Ferris married to margaret Carefoot.
The specific information needed is John Ferris' parents names. They
were in St. Vincent Twp!
Tks Posted on Sun Jul 19 10:25:52 2009
Ferris,Carefoot,Hall
Lynn Foster Turner I am looking for information regarding John Ferris and Maria Hall
parents of George Ferris married to Margaret Carefoot.
The specific information needed is John Ferris' parents names. They
were in St. Vincent Twp!
Tks Posted on Sun Jul 19 10:26:50 2009
HEWITT
H. Hewitt I am a descendant of Thomas Hewitt who settled in Artemesia
Township, between Flesherton and Markdale, in the mid 1850s with his
mother Mary Hewitt. I am searching for the descendants of Henry his
brother, along with Mary and Elizabeth Hewitt. I do not know if the
latter 2 married, nor if so their husband's surnames. It could be
possible that one of the 2 girls married a Whitty, so if you have this
surname, it could be revealing. We came from the townland of Clonroot in
the county of Armagh, near the town of Portadown in Northern Ireland.
Please contact me if you have Hewitt relations from this
area. Posted on Fri Aug 21 12:57:52 2009
LACKEY
H. Hewitt If you have the Lackey surname and your family comes from Artemesia
Township in Grey County, then you are possibly related to me. Lackey is
my great great grandmother's maiden name, and she is believed to have
had other male siblings living nearby beginning in the mid 1850s. Her
Husband's name was Robert Hewitt. Posted on Fri
Aug 21 13:06:29 2009
MacMullan, McMullen
Lisa Price Looking for any information on the MacMullan/McMullan family. They
were in the 1861 Census as Michael McMullan, wife Ann Jane MacMullan,
children Sophia, Jane, Eliza, William, John and George. They lived in
the Township of Sullivan. Any information would be of great help!
Thanks! Lisa Price Posted on Mon Aug 31 20:32:50
2009
Martin/ Docherty
Robert W. Martin Alexander and his wife Mary Martin are listed on the 1861 census for
Egremont Township living with their daughter, Rachel Docherty, on Lot 17
Concession 11. Both are lissted as 75, born in Ieland and members of the
Presbyterian Free Church. he is listed as a labourer. Rachel is listed as
47, head., born Ireland, English Church
By 1871 Rachel and family had moved to Kansas and I have records from
then. No mention of Alexander and Rachel is made in Kansas. I presume
they died in Egremont Township before 1871. No death or burial record
for them has been found. If any one knows anything about them I would
appreciate hearing from them. They are my great great great grandparents.
Robert W. Martin Posted on Sun Oct 4 16:53:11
2009
CLARK
Racheal Clark Looking to nail down my Clarks in this area.
Have located John age 40 and Eliza Ann in 1891 census Page 50, District
61? Grey East, Township Melancthon, Division 1. The children are correct.
*of note: John's parents places of birth are listed as father:
England and mother: Ireland.
Have located again in 1881 census Page 46, District 155 East Grey,
Melancthon Township, (possibly division 1 again, note is handwritten)They
are listed as John age 30 and Elizabeth Clark"E", the children
again are correct. *of note: John is listed of Irish origin here.
We know that John married again after Eliza's death, I did find a
marriage record listing his parents as Stephen Clark and Margaret
Lindsay. This may or may not be correct. I can't seem to find any
entries for them on any of the census'. I also cannot locate the
marriage record for John Clark and Eliza Montgomery, they would have been
married around 1874, or prior. Their first child was born around 1874.
Eliza's parents were James Montgomery and Catharine Huston.
Any help would be appreciated, we would like to know where the Clarks
originate so we can trace them.
Thanks Posted on Fri Oct 30 15:45:37 2009
McMULLEN
Juanita McMullen DeRoo William McMullen (wife Mary Ann Hewson) emigrated from Ireland about
1838 - parents John & Jane - brother David - origin in Ireland i.e.
town within the County of Antrim where William was
born? Posted on Fri Nov 20 09:18:11 2009
