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Huron County GenWeb Queries

October to December 1999

rae - 12/30/99 00:58:43
My Email:lithgirl31@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: Tuckersmith
If so, what name?: ANDREW

Comments:
Looking for the head of household and wife's first names on a 1871 census in Huron County, Ontario. Currently have the name of the child, George N. Andrew 10 years old in 1871. Any info, please email me.

Howard Riggs - 12/29/99 02:59:16
My Email:riggs@education.mcgill.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Seaforth ?
If so, what name?: Albert Lewis ELGIE

Comments:
I'm trying to get a lead on my maternal grandfather, Albert Lewis ELGIE. According to sketchy information I have, he was born January 6, 1884, in the town of Seaforth. His grandparents had apparently emigrated from England. He homesteaded near Davidson, Saskatchewan. There he met and subsequently married my grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth McNair, from Madoc, Ontario.

William Lewis - 12/21/99 13:29:37
My Email:wltmar@ionsys.com
Researching in Huron County?: various townships
If so, what name?: Thomson

Comments:
Looking for information on George Thomson, Son of Gilbert and Hannah (West) Thomson. Born in Brantford twp., 1841. Married Mary Willis, Dec. 25, 1860. Children included Elizabeth, George Frederick, Lewis, Mary Ada (Wlaters), Henry, Rev. Albert, Hattie Hern). Buried in Maitland Cemetery (1926). Any information on George or his family would be much appreciated.

Joan Doerr - 12/19/99 21:42:52
My Email:JoanDoerr@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: Unknown
If so, what name?: BUGNER

Comments:
Miteldia (Matilda) Bugner c 1836

Joan Doerr - 12/19/99 21:41:21
My Email:JoanDoerr@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: Unknown
If so, what name?: BROOKS

Comments:
Annia Brooks c. 1840

Angus J. Cline - 12/13/99 03:18:48
My Email:clinecor@interlynx.net
Researching in Huron County?: Ashfield
If so, what name?: Cline

Comments:
Seeking any information about "Elizabeth Cline", b 1872, died 1942. Buried Dungannon Cemetery. Who were her parents/siblings/spouse(s), children?

Dennis Bell - 12/13/99 01:27:35
My Email:dennis@cafe.net
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Ferris

Comments:
Hi Folks: I'm looking for the Ferris family, which apparently settled in and around Goderich in the 1850s. They may have been UEL's, or they may have emigrated from Ireland. Specifically, I'm looking for Fayetta Ferris, born in Goderich in 1896, and her p rents: Samuel Ferris and Sarah Ellen McLellan (?). She had two brothers, Arthur and Harold, both born in Goderich. Arthur was killed in WW1.Fayetta eventually married William Markle Pecover of Lucknow, Ontario.

- 12/11/99 04:09:24

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Kelly Mullins - 12/09/99 18:00:26
My Email:kellyj@snowcrest.net
Researching in Huron County?: Morris
If so, what name?: HENDERSON

Comments:
Searching for information or connections to my great great grandmother, Christina Pringle HENDERSON. I have her listed as born in Bluevale, Morris Twp., Hurron Co., Ontario, Canada, on Jun 05, 1860. She died in Pocahontas, Pocahontas Co., IA, USA, on Jun 9, 1926. She married Edward Thomas WESTELL, and had 7 children.

James Chamberlain - 12/09/99 04:40:08
My Email:jchamberlain@kwic.com
Researching in Huron County?: all
If so, what name?: coates

Comments:
I have a John James Coates on my wife's family ancestry.I am trying to trace his history but the only info I have is that he was born in Thirsk,Yorkshire County , England. He immigrated to Canada between 1850-1860 to Kinburn ,Huron County.He married a Mar Ann Granger. John died March , 9,1915 and Mary died 1926.They had 5 children John James* (my wife's great-grandfather),Robert Edward,George Thomas,Anne(married a Askin),and Mary(married a Buchanan). John* married Catherine Mary McKay and they went to Ida o where they had 2 children Earl (b June 11 1890)and Mary Ethel(b Sept.17 1895,my wife's grandmother).Catherine died March 1 1900 during pregnancy and is buried in Shoshone,Idaho. John took the two children and went to Crystal City in Manitoba and married a Fanny(maiden name unknown).They had 6 children Ida (b April 27 1902 married name Stacey),Catherine(b Aug. 28 1903 married name Cobbledick), David (b Mar.18 1907), James (b Mar. 9 1905,died 1918),Fred(b Sept 28 1912) and Frances(b Feb 19 1916 married nam Maimy).Anyone with any info on any of these Coates please contact me. Thank-you

Jerry Woods - 12/02/99 22:39:16
My Email:Jerryww@aa.net
Researching in Huron County?: all
If so, what name?: WOODS/CORRIGAN

Comments:
Looking for information on childern of William Woods and Elizabeth Corrigan. John, Margaret William, Sarah, Johanna, David, Richard, Susan, James, I believed a couple of them live in Huron county for some time.

Verna Tyndall - 11/30/99 17:03:49
My Email:kdougall@home.com
Researching in Huron County?: all
If so, what name?: Tyndall

Comments:
I am searching for the family members of Joseph and Jane Tyndall who immigrated to Canada from Kilkenny, Ireland in 1831. They settled in the Huron County, Unknown township at the time. I only know of 1 child so far. Thomas Tyndall married Harriet Watchor . Please send all Tyndall info. Thanks

Tammy - 11/29/99 00:03:42
My URL:http://members.aol.com/tamers
My Email:tamers@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: Stanley, Stephen
If so, what name?: McIntosh

Comments:
Surnames: McIntosh, Scott, McPherson, Bell, Ward, Horne, Vaughn, Evans, Howard, Hunziker, Bain, Combs, Christensen My great great grandfather was James Caleb McIntosh. b. 1811, d. 1889 He married Margaret Scott, b. 1823, d. 1903 and settled in Bayfield, Goderich and Exeter in Ontario, Canada. They had fifteen children, eleven of whom I can identify: James A. ; David M. md. Christina McPherson; Joshua Scott md. 1)Johanna Nadelia Zinkman 2)Mary ?; Joseph Ezekiel md. Agness Bell moved to St. Paul,MN; Daniel Jeremiah md. 1) ? 2) Alice Fitz Alan Howard resided in Salt Lake City, UT; Rebecca md. Evan Evans in Centralia,Ontario; Zachariah md. Agnes Vaughn resided in Exeter, Ontario; Martha Emma md. Richard Brent Horne lived in Toronto; Abraham Phineas md. Mary Ward resided in Detroit MI; Sarah A.; Margaret Christiana . If you see any connections between our two families, please let me know. Thank you http:/members.aol.com/tamers

M. Steeples - 11/27/99 15:57:21
My Email:M.J.Steeples@lse.ac.uk

Comments:
Cam anybody answer the following crossword clue for me? "Original name of a city at the end of Lake Huron in Ontario, Canada." 6 letters. Thanks in advance to anybody who knows.

Jane McFarlane - 11/24/99 01:48:50
My Email:janiemc@tcc.on.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Stanley
If so, what name?: McEwen

Comments:
Looking for the marrige date for Margaret Rebecca McEwen, daughter of Malcolm McEwen, and William Spear. I believe they were married in early 1900's. Thanks

kate thompson - 11/23/99 19:06:38
My Email:neela@ab.sympatico.ca
Researching in Huron County?: colborne/morris
If so, what name?: thompson

Comments:
I am seeking parents of Joseph .p.Thompson he was born in 1856 and died in Goderich Ontario on dec28,1933.He was married to Mary Cousins and they had 7 children that i am aware of Lizzie born Aug 2,1883,William born Oct 18,1885,Ethel born ?,Walter born 1893 Annie born Nov 29,1898,Jim born Feb 21,1900 and Louie born 1903.

MArilyn Bentley - 11/23/99 04:22:13
My Email:marilyndb@uswest.net
Researching in Huron County?: Hullett
If so, what name?: Broadbent

Comments:
Thanks to a very generous look-up volunteer, I've discovered that my gggrandfather owned property in Hullett. His name was William Broadbent and his son Frederick (born 1858 in USA) was my ggrandfather. Frederick married Anne Jane MiIls, born west McGill vray Ont. about 1856. I'm now trying to find information on their son, Thomas William Wesley Broadbent. He was my Grandpa and I don't know where or when he was born. He was in his 80s when he died in 1965 in B.C. Any leads greatly appreciated. Than you, Marilyn B.

Bob Davey - 11/21/99 12:56:40
My Email:daveyfrm@orc.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich area
If so, what name?: Davey

Comments:
Searching for information about my Great Grandfather, John Davey (b.1834-d.1921). I understand he lived in the Goderich area from mid 1850 to 1869 when he moved to Logan township in Perth county.

Amy Atwood - 11/19/99 01:45:59
My Email:embro1@home.com
Researching in Huron County?: Blyth
If so, what name?: Emigh

Comments:
Looking for info. on EMIGH family that lived in Blyth, Ont. Family owned hotel, and I understand that many EMIGH people are buried there. Particularly looking for WILLIAM EMIGH, ROXY EMIGHEMIGH ,CHARLES EMIGH and ELIZA JANE EMIGH. Any help would be a preciated. Amy Atwood

fern schellack - 11/17/99 01:25:42
My Email:fschellack@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: huron
If so, what name?: Mc Gregor

Comments:
looking for James Mc Gregor wife Jessie Sterling had a son George Angus born in Bayfield in 8-10-1863 there are 8 other children but don't know if all were born there thanks F

fern schellack - 11/17/99 01:18:29
My Email:fschellack@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: huron
If so, what name?: Mc Gregor

Comments:
looking for James Mc Gregor wife Jessie Sterling had a son George Angus born in Bayfield in 8-10-1863 there are 8 other children but don't know if all were born there thanks F

fern schellack - 11/17/99 01:16:37
My Email:fschellack@aol.com
Researching in Huron County?: huron
If so, what name?: Mc Gregor

Comments:
looking for James Mc Gregor wife Jessie Sterling had a son George Angus born in Bayfield in 8-10-1863 there are 8 other children but don't know if all were born there thanks F

Tracey Graham - 11/16/99 18:20:17
My Email:tgraham@odyssey.on.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Godrerich
If so, what name?: MOORE,ANDERSON,STONE

Comments:
I am looking for information on a Frank MOORE he lived in Goderich in 1921 and is the son of William Thomas MOORE and Isabella A ANDERSON who lived in Blyth. William was born near Granton. He also had a sister Netta MOORE she married a Roy STONE. Thank yo for any information.

E. Culp - 11/12/99 16:00:05
My Email:Elwood@peoplespc.com
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Hyslop

Comments:
Does anyone have information about the Hyslop family who immigrated to Canada from Ayr, Scotland in 1862. They lived in Goderich and owned a home there. Robert helped to build the jain. He was a Stonemason. Thanks

Carol - 11/11/99 16:36:42
My Email:cefranz@ucdavis.edu
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Blake

Comments:
I am seeking information on my maternal grandfather. He was "farmed out" to Goderich from England as a young child (3-5 yrs old) in the late 1870s to live with the family of his maternal aunt. The family name in Goderich was Blake; I know from the 1871 ensus there were several Blake families in the area. He ran away to the USA in the 1880s and made up a last name. We are interested in learning anything we can about his roots. Thank you!

ameron - 11/10/99 13:57:58
My Email:ameron@upmail.com
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Heric/Newcombe

Comments:
Heric's were fishermen, lived in Goderich later moved to Bay City Michigan. Any info on this line would be a help. I have a fishing pamplet on his fishing industry- with picture.

Bill Forde - 11/09/99 03:47:18
My Email:bforde@island.net
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: MAYNARD

Comments:
I am searching for my Maynard ancestors who I believe came from England about 1840 and settled in Huron County for about twenty years before migrating to Michigan. Thomas and Mary Maynard, along with their son Robert and his wife Sarah came from England ith their three sons -- Jonathan b. 1830, Thomas b. 1833 and William b. 1836. While living in Canada, Eliza was born in 1845 and James Henry in 1848. Jonathon married Bridget O'Connell and they had a son John D. Maynard b. 18 Feb. 1858 in GODERICH. If nyone can help me confirm the presence of any of these MAYNARDS in Huron County I would really appreciate it.

William Cooke - 11/08/99 00:33:30
My Email:william.cooke@sympatico.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Stephen
If so, what name?: Lewis

Comments:
Looking for information about the parents and siblings of my mother's maternal grandfather, William Wesley Lewis, born in Crediton, January 16, 1867.

Kathy Aumann - 11/07/99 01:50:34
My Email:kaumann@hotmail.com
If so, what name?: Cowper/Edwards/Weiss

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Lois Evans - 11/05/99 03:34:57
My Email:jevans@accessweb.com
Researching in Huron County?: Howick
If so, what name?: Rutledge

Comments:
Searching for my maternal grandfather,John Rutledge.Married to Florence Bird.Lived in Ontario,and Lauder,Manitoba and Carievale,Saskatchewan.

Jerry England - 11/01/99 22:27:50
My URL:http://www.cowboyup.com
My Email:trails@cowboyup.com
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: McNeil

Comments:
Seeking information about Duncan MC NEIL b. 1823/24 in Scotland; m. Margaret (McDonald) Mc Neil before 1854. Margaret Mc Donald was b. 1832 in Prince Edward Island, Canada of Scotch ancestry. Margaret died in Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada in1881 at 49 years of age. The children of Duncan and Margaret McNeil are: i. Duncan MCNEIL Jr. b. abt 1855 ii. Angus MCNEIL b. abt 1857 iii. Mary MCNEIL b. abt 1859 iv. Catherine MCNEIL b. abt 1861 v. Annie MCNEIL b. abt 1863 +vi. Allen MCNEIL b. 31 JUL 1865 in Goderich, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada vii. Ellen MCNEIL b. abt 1868 viii. John MCNEIL b. abt 1871 ix. Neil MCNEIL b. abt 1877 The McNeils appear on 1871 and 1881 Ontarion census. When did they arrive in Goderich? Where did they come from?

Anderson, Jack F. - 11/01/99 21:09:52
My Email:andersonjf@yahoo.com
Researching in Huron County?: Stephen Twp
If so, what name?: Anderson

Comments:
Frnacis Anderson and wife Margaret (McCrainer) Anderson, and family Alvina, Mary, Jane, James, Joseph, Jemima,and Francis Jr. Moved from Grenville QC to Stephen Twp about 1846. Looking for information on Jemima, Mary Jane & Al

Rob Newcombe - 11/01/99 04:50:40
My Email:newcombe@worldchat.com
Researching in Huron County?: Morris
If so, what name?: NEWCOMBE

Comments:
Researching "William Newcombe", who arrived from Ireland in 1858. He was a farmer and apparently owned land (Lot 12, Concession 5 of Morris Twp. My records indicate this was near a village called "Sunshine". Anyone have info on this town or my relative?
Donna Di Lello - 11/01/99 02:35:07
My Email:dilello@idirect.com
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: DUNLOP

Comments:
After discovering that both sets of paternal great-grandparents: John DUNLOP-c 1840's/Catherine Kedsley-1853 and Alexander ORR-1854/Helen Irwin-1856, came from Huron Co. I am wondering if my family is any relation to Dr William "Tiger" DUNLOP. Does anyone have a pedigree chart of his siblings' families or know where I can obtain one. As I understand it, he himself did not marry.

marilyn bentley - 11/01/99 00:18:13
My Email:marilyndb@uswest.net
Researching in Huron County?: Hullet
If so, what name?: Broadbent

Comments:
Looking for information on William Broadbent, born Lincolnshire England 1815, died Hullet, Huron County, Ontario 1881, age 66. Looking for place of burial, name of wife etc. Thank you.

Bruce McNall - 10/31/99 16:40:50
My Email:bmcnall@golden.net
Researching in Huron County?: wawanash,goderich

Comments:
Looking for information on William and Matilda McNall. William born june 10 1842 and Matilda (Lockhart) born may 4 1847. They lived in the goderich,wawanash and ashfield areas 1871-1901 census reports. Family of Mathew,Mary, Samuel George, Margret, Willia , John Henry, Nina, Martha, Robert James , Charlotte (Lottie) and Norman. Looking for the Birth place ,parents of William McNall and Matilda Lockhart. Thanks

Sylvia Robinson- Leonard - 10/28/99 21:51:42
My Email:GYMSYL@AOL.COM
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: ROBINSON

Comments:
Searching for descendants of William J. Robinson and Rebecca Hewitt, both of whom came from Norfolk, Eng., with their parents when very young children - settled in Waterloo Co. and Oxford Co., and moved to Goderich in 1859. There are descendants also in M nitoba, Alberta, British Columbia and in the U.S.

Joyce Campell - 10/27/99 03:40:54
My Email:jcampbel@oberon.ark.com
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: McKay

Comments:
Would appreciate any info on the family of John McKay/wife Henrietta MacLean children Margaret -Ann-Angus-Effie--born in Scotland; Kirsty-Malcolm-Margaret -John A --born in Canada. They emigrated from Galson-Isle of Lewis Scotland in 1863. His Brother Donald settled in Bruce Township.(my Greatgrandfather). Malcolm married a Jessie MacLeod The 4 children born in Canada were born resp. 1865-1867-1875-1875. Have not been able to confirm the little info I Have.

Mark Gaines Jessop - 10/16/99 15:03:36
My Email:Jessop@Computron.Net
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Jessop/Jessup

Comments:
I am looking for any information on the ancestry and descendants of my second-great-grand uncle George Jessup. He was born in Ireland in 1832 and died 6/19/1869 in Goderich. He wa a bootmaker. He was given a Masonic funeral and is buried in Maitland Cemet ry. His wifes name was Mary, and he had eight children. I know none of their names. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Michael L. Dunlop - 10/13/99 19:43:24
My Email:michael.l.dunlop@boeing.com
If so, what name?: Dunlop

Comments:
Looking for William Dunlop, born December 19, 1856. Moved to Michigan in 1877.

Charles McGuire - 10/09/99 03:28:28
My Email:cpmcguire@home.com
Researching in Huron County?: Seaforth - Goderich
If so, what name?: O'Keefe} O'Keeffe

Comments:
John S. {O'Keefe} O'Keeffe Born 1810 At Ireland died 1898 at: Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan. Lived at Mitchell Ontario moved to Seaforth Huron County, in 1860's Immigrated to Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan. Several of his children were born at Mitchell Ontario If anyone knows of any records I could obtain from the County Church or School. I would greatly appreciate any help you can provide.

Mike Dunlop - 10/08/99 22:41:54
My Email:michael.l.dunlop@boeing.com
Researching in Huron County?: Colborne
If so, what name?: Dunlop

Comments:
Looking for information on Dr. William "Tiger" Dunlop, want marriage and brith dates, we trace a William Dunlop born 1856 in Perth County and believe he is grandson of Dr. William Dunlop.

Mike Dunlop - 10/08/99 22:41:24
My Email:michael.l.dunlop@boeing.com
Researching in Huron County?: Colborne
If so, what name?: Dunlop

Comments:
Looking for information on Dr. William "Tiger" Dunlop, want marriage and brith dates, we trace a William Dunlop born 1856 in Perth County and believe he is grandson of Dr. William Dunlop.

Tami LeClair - 10/08/99 18:53:21
My Email:rleclair@t-one.net
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Stirling

Comments:
My great great grandparents marriage license shows my great great grandmother was born in Goderich. Her name was Catharine Stirling and she would have been born between 1860 and 1863. In 1882, she was in Michigan, USA and was 21. Any info would be appreciated.

Ellen Kinghorn - 10/08/99 06:20:47
My Email:elking@home.com
Researching in Huron County?: Howick
If so, what name?: FOSTER

Comments:
Are you a descendant of the following family? They lived at Lot 30, Concession 6, Howick, Huron Co: James FOSTER = Lydia EVANS (second marriage) Children: John Selby FOSTER, b:13 Jan 1872; Selby E. FOSTER, b: 1872; Catharine FOSTER, b: 22 Mar. 1874; Annie M. FOSTER, b: 1875; Eliza E. FOSTER; Albert Victor FOSTER. Children of Lydia Evans' first marriage to John MILLER were: Frances L. Miller and Wa ter O. Miller.

- 10/08/99 06:11:56

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Ellen Kinghorn - 10/08/99 05:56:05
My Email:elking@home.com
Researching in Huron County?: Howick
If so, what name?: EVANS

Comments:
Seeking any information on the following family: John J. EVANS = Eliza Jane MILLER Children: Levina Jane EVANS, b: 1859, died: 1927, married William STINSON; Lydia Briggs EVANS, b: 1863, died: 6 Jan. 1900, married James SPENCE; Catherine Elmah EVANS, b: 1863, married Charles WILMOTT; Walter Wilson EVANS, b: 1865, died: 13 May 1916, marr ed Tillie McCURDY; Susan Minerva EVANS; Frances Annie EVANS; Herman Sproule EVANS; Norman Irwin EVANS.

- 10/06/99 22:04:17
If so, what name?: brunk

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Lynnae Pelton - 10/06/99 21:00:11
My Email:snoopy@greatlakes.net
Researching in Huron County?: huron
If so, what name?: Hudson

Comments:
Thomas Hudson was born April 11,1857 to Ann Walker and Joesph Hudson in Hensell , he had 13 bothers and sisters all of them lived in seaforth and Kippen, any information is greatly appreciated, also does any one know of a cemetary in Kippen or the methodist church location?? Thanks a bunch

Donna Di Lello - 10/05/99 15:02:21
My Email:dilello@idirect.com
Researching in Huron County?: Howick/Turnberry
If so, what name?: ORR

Comments:
My paternal great grandfather Alexander ORR (b-1854), husband of Helen (Ellen) Irwin (b-1856) was a "hotel keeper" on the 1901 census, children: William (b 1874), Mable (b-1881), Mattie (b-1888 or 1887), Nellie (b1891). My question is: could someone pleas look up the name of the hotel Alexander owned/managed. His daughter Mattie (my paternal grandmother was born in Turnberry but the census lists them living in Howick. And anything else you can find about this family. Thanks a million. Can do return lookup at AO.

Richard Lundeen - 10/04/99 02:00:26
My Email:lundeenr@idirect.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Wawanosh East
If so, what name?: McBURNEY

Comments:
Alexander MORTON and his wife, Mary McBURNEY, emigrated to Ontario from Arbroath, Angus County, Scotland, about 1860 and settled near Belgrave, East Wawanosh Twp, Huron County. Joseph and John McBURNEY settled nearby though their exact family relationshi isn't clear. Alexander and Mary's oldest daughter, Jane (Jennie), married John McBURNEY in 1866 and their son, Armand McBURNEY (1883-1983), eventually inherited the Morton farm. See my MORTON query for a list of their other children. Any information s ch as death dates for Alexander Morton and Mary, Joseph and John McBurney, or other information on this family, would be appreciated.

Richard Lundeen - 10/04/99 01:50:04
My Email:lundeenr@idirect.ca
Researching in Huron County?: Wawanosh East
If so, what name?: MORTON

Comments:
Alexander MORTON and his wife, Mary McBURNEY emigrated to Ontario from Arbroath, Angus County, Scotland, about 1860 and settled near Belgrave, Wawanosh East Twp, Huron County. They had eight daughters and one son. The son, Sam MORTON, never married. Th daughters were: Jane (m. John McBurney 1886), Isabelle (m. Archibald ROBERTSON 1869), Mary (m. ?NAYLOR), Frances or Fannie (m. William A. JOHNSTON 1898), Elisabeth or Lizzie (m. ?KEFGIN), Maggie (m. ?SPENCE), and Lexie (m. Tom GEAR). Information on Alex nder Morton and Mary McBurney and descendents would be appreciated.

- 10/03/99 18:10:17

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Arline Chartier - 10/03/99 17:51:04
My Email:achartie@cadvision.com
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: MacKinnon

Comments:
I am searching for information on the MacKinnon Family who lived in Hensall, Ontario. I am trying to search my family through my grandfather Donald MacKinnon who was born in Seaforth on July 10, 1858.

Toni Noah - 10/03/99 00:39:18
My Email:brat@humboldt1.com
Researching in Huron County?: Galt
If so, what name?: Champ

Comments:
I am trying to locate the CHAMP family. My great-grandfather's name was Richard Champ and he was born in December 1856 (possibly in West Flamborough, Wentworth Co.) Richard married Amelia Rands in Morris Twp. on March 17, 1880. They immigrated to South akota, USA in 1881. In October of 1907 Richard visited his mother, Ann Champ, who was a resident of Galt, Huron Co. Ann's maiden name was Fletcher and she married John Champ. Both were originally from Ireland and immigrated prior to 1856. If anyone kn ws of this family, please contact me. Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Matthew Wilson - 10/01/99 22:42:01
My Email:mcwilson@cetnet.net
Researching in Huron County?: Goderich
If so, what name?: Bingham

Comments:
I am looking for information on the Bingham family who settled in Goderich Township sometime around 1830. My Great-great-grandfather was named Thomas Bingham. He had a brother named John and a brother named Robert. All lived in Goderich and raised large f milies. I am specifically looking for information of Thomas Bingham's parents and information on his wife. His wife's name is either Susanna Mallett or Sarah McClain. Any information would be most helpful. Thanks.

Judith Chidlow - 10/01/99 03:55:18
My Email:jchidlow@attcanada.net
Researching in Huron County?: Colborne
If so, what name?: Chidlow

Comments:
The 1881 Census gives John and Emily CHIDLOW and their children George, Isabella and Malcolm living in Colborne with Jane MINTON. The family left the area by 1895. Any information about them or where they went would be welcome.

 


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