Newfoundland Mi’kmaq Family History & Genealogy

Newfoundland Mi’kmaq Family History & Genealogy

The internet is a good place to find out about your family history. Lots and lots of genealogy websites and resources. Unfortunately, it ain’t as easy as the tv ads for Ancestry look. Often those ads with cheerful people clicking on a leaf and finding some fascinating bit of information about their great-granddaddy come on as I’m struggling to figure out whether this Peter is son of this Paul or that Paul. It’s all I can do to not throw a shoe at the television.

james-cook-map-nfld-1775 - genealogy websites

There is a lot of information on the big genealogy websites like ancestry.ca and genealogy.com. And there are lots of other sites with information where you don’t have to pay a membership fee. Some have vital statistics on them – birth and death records, census information etc. Others are the product of family researchers. Below are sites related to Newfoundland Mi’kmaq families that I have found useful.

Please note: If I don’t reply to your query, it is because I have no information. I don’t want to add to the comments with ‘I don’t know’. If you can help answer someone’s question, please post!

For non-internet materials:

The Newfoundland Emporium on Broadway in Corner Brook is a great resource. You can find all kinds of treasures, including hard to find Newfoundland books. See my Newfoundland Mi’kmaq Books for more sources.

A word of warning:

Do not rely totally on any one source as the gospel. Primary records have enough inconsistencies of fact and, with websites, you have the added possibility of error of transcription. Dates get typed in wrong, names get misspelled. There’s lots of room for error. Plus some information is simply inaccurate or conflicts with other sources. So with primary documents as well as genealogy websites, be judicious, check and double-check.

Genealogy Websites

* Acadian Genealogy (by Lucie LeBlanc Consentino – many Nfld. west coast families)

* Acadian-Cajun Genealogy & History (click a surname)

* Andersons (Fortune and Burgeo, BOI)

* Ashley Phillips’ Family Tree of Nfld (trees for Boucher, Lucas etc. – links at bottom of page)

* Benoit (by Jasen Benwah, plus other Nf Mi’kmaq fams)

* Desc. of Gabriel BILLARD (marr. Miriam Durnford)

* Desc. of Michel BOUDROT/BOUDREAU Lt. Gen. (1600s Acadie, marr. Michelle Aucoin)


* Chiasson Family Tree (FB group)

* Desc. of Charles CROCKER (by Elizabeth Sheppard Hewitt)

* Desc. of Daniel’s Harbour (Payne, Brooks, Park families)

* Dauphinee, Jean Joseph  (by Claude Tardif)

* Doucet Family

* Gaudet Genealogy (Mark B. Arsland: France, USA, Canada, NL) Also see his Notes – NL pdf.

* Desc. of Edward GAUDON (Joe Gaudon, Sept. 2000)

* Mi’kmaq Ancestry of Jerry GERRIOR (Gerrior/Girouard and others)


* Gregor’s Gathering (Acadian, Scottish and Nfld, Greg Melanson)

* Desc. of James HALL (NS & NL – click no. link at left for gens)

* Desc. of George & Jane HARVEY (Town of Isle aux Morts)

* Hatcher Families Genealogy Association

* Herridge-Nurse Family History (Matthews, Garnier, Strickland, etc.)

* Kinslow-Billard of Lower Burgeo (Family History Workshop by Sandy Evans. Other families in top menu, but some navigation problems)

* Jesso Family Tree (webmaster Tammy Medeiros-Jesso)

* LeBlanc/White (‘Steve’s Genealogy Blog’)

* LeBlanc & MacLean Families (Trish LeBlanc – Rootsweb, link goes to surname list)

* Lefresne Family (webmaster Dianne MacIntyre)

* LeJeunes of Cape Breton & Nfld (by Lark Szick)

* The Ancestry of Henry LeJeune/Young (by Kirk Butt, see note below on BSGGS for this)

* Desc. of Jacques LeJEUNE (Robin K. Young index)

* John Young (LeJeune) of Bras d’Or NS (by Kevin Young)

* Dr. William Litchman (South Coast families, Lushman etc.  Click a Publications title for content. Also see his “every-name index” for Burgeo-LaPoile 1921 census, below.)


* Desc. of George LOMOND (by Sharon Dillon; also Dillon, Knott, Currie)

* Lucas, etc. (Bertha Jeans’ genealogy.com FTM user tree)

* Desc. of John MacISAAC (Codroy, by Glenn Harding, also Wm. Harding family, Saint John)

* Maliseet & Micmac Vital Statistics (NB Church Records – 346 pg PDF so it takes a long time to load)

* Marche Family (see note below on BSGGS for access to this huge family tree)

* Mi’kmaq Tribe Families’ Tree (Donna Marie Launey, Chegau Mi’kmaq Family)

* Mattie Mitchell Webpage (by Fred Powell)

* Muise Family (by Doris Muise)

* (Muise) Four Generations of d’Entremonts (Le Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos)

* My Newfoundland Ancestors (by Patricia Monogue Balkcom, many west and south coast families, indexed by name and place)

* Nova Scotia Archives

* O’Connell Family Tree (most Nfld. west coast families)

* Patten Family (by Anne Patten Oliver, south coast families)

acadien flag* PEI Family Lineages (flag by Acadian names)

* Donald J. Perrier of Alberta, Canada

* PEI Genealogical Society

* Pike Family History & Genealogy Resources (by David Pike)

* Roy Family, through Marie Aubois (by John R. Nelson)

* Rumbolt, Hann, Lane & Howarth Genealogy Pages (Northern Peninsula, Bay of Islands)

* Jacques St-Pierre’s Family Tree (Doucet, Muise, LeJeune, et al. Hover over “Last Name” at top right for drop down menu of names)

* Saunders/Hynes of Fortune Bay, Griffin Family (‘My Nfld Family Tree’ by Devon Griffin – not accessible). See Hynes and Saunders Families FB private group.

* Southwest Coast of Newfoundland, Women’s History (by Cape Ray Lightkeepers House, Virtual Museum of Canada. Mini-bios. I found site hard to navigate, but just click around it – interesting)

* Western Newfoundland, and Labrador, Deceased Veterans (Cdn Assoc. of Veterans in UN Peacekeeping, Western NL chapter – family, work and military info.

* Wheeler Descendants (mainly Twillingate area)

* Stephen A. White, Genealogist (LeBlanc and others & Acadien history)

* White and Simms Families of Newfoundland

* Ancestors of Wayne Harvey YOUNG (LeJeune & Stone)

For other family trees, genealogical and vital statistics information and sources, go to Bay St. George Genealogical Society. There is a lot of material in the main site, but for $10 a year, you get to go in the ‘Members Only’ section. There you find many of the invaluable papers on Newfoundland family history written by Allan Stride among other materials.

NL GenWeb and Newfoundland Grand Banks are also great resources for vital statistics data. Also Find A Grave is great for dates, family connections and sometimes includes obits, photos and other information.

Also see Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. Register for full access to their materials. The society has a quarterly journal The Newfoundland Ancestor.

A wonderful source for information on Burgeo history and families is the 1925 Diary of Burgeo by Joseph Small. Also valuable for those interested in south coast families is Dr. William Litchman’s Every-Name Index of the 1921 census for Burgeo and LaPoile, available in Kindle format at Amazon. Don’t overlook an easy place to start your search. For information on surnames, as well as all things Newfoundland, look it up in the Dictionary of Newfoundland English.

Navigation

Some genealogy websites are easier than others to navigate around. I’ve linked to home pages whenever possible so that you can see what’s there. I’ve used all these sites, so know it is possible to get around if there’s more information there. If there’s so much information that you don’t know how to find who you’re looking for, try searching with ‘control’ and ‘f’ keys on PCs or ‘command’ and ‘f’ on Macs and type the name or place in the little search box. At least within the ‘page’, that will find them.

These links are valid as of this publishing date. (Checked & updated June 2023.) They may change or be removed in future. They’re not my sites so I apologize in advance if problems develop with them.


This Post Has 1,283 Comments

  1. Hi Dorothy,

    I’m looking to see if you have any information on Ann Warrick and William Breen?

    1. I should add. William Breen was born in 1826 in Fogo, he died in Coachman’s Cove Sept 10 1905. His father was Sylvester Breen from Old Ross, Wexford, Ireland. William Breen married Ann Warrick in Tilting, Fogo Island on Nov 30 1854. From what I know the church burnt and we can’t seem to find the marriage certificate. I’ve searched online but haven’t found anything. I see it might be located at The Rooms. I have no information on Ann Warrick but from what I’ve heard she might’ve been Mi’kmaq. Just looking to find out more info on her.

  2. Hello! I am researching my family– the Beatons of Norris Arm. My grandmother’s name was Ellen Mary Beaton, my great-grandfather’s name was William Beaton, his father’s name was (I am fairly certain) William H Beaton, and his father’s name was Alfred Beaton of Sandy Point. Members of the Beaton family ended up in Badger where my Dad was born. DNA testing recently showed that my family has indigenous ancestry. This was never known or spoken of in my branch of the family as far as I know. I recently read Frank Speck’s 1922 book about the Mi’kmaq and Beothuck people where he references speaking to a William Beaton of Badger Brook who had “Micmac, Montagnais” ancestry. I’m fairly certain that this is the William Beaton I am related to… I just can’t put all the pieces together based on dates and times.

    Alfred Beaton, who is my many times great grandfather was supposed to have been married to Mary Anne Porter. I did notice that William H Beaton, his son, was supposed to have been born before the recorded marriage to Mary Anne Porter. I know members of the Beaton family were very closely tied with members of the Paul family through marriage and friendship.

    Can you help me in any way untangle this?

  3. Hi Dorothy,
    I am so happy I found your site! I’ve recently started looking into my fathers side of the family and it seems that information stops (for me on the mainland) within a few generations. I am wondering if you have came across any information regarding Jean/John Prosper Compagnon’s first wife. I believe she was either Mary Elizabeth or Elizabeth Mary Blanchard. I have found conflicting information regarding Mi’kmaq ancestry, specifically relating to a William Prosper Compagnon (who would be my Great x3 Uncle and his ties to MillBrook). If you could shed any light on this it would be appreciated!

    1. Hi Ashleigh, I’m happy you found this as well. However, I can’t be of much help. There does seem to be little known for sure about Jean Companion’s first wife. I have her as born 1799 and died about 1848 but I’m not sure. A good explanation of the uncertainty is in the sources and notes for Elizabeth (James) Compagnon on WikiTree. You’ve likely seen it, but just in case. Maybe readers can help out.

  4. Hello Dorothy-

    I am and have been researching my great grandmother, Nellie Webber- her father and mother were William Webb/Webber and Louisa Wells. Louisa was born in Harbor Grace, Newfoundland in 1866 and William was born around 1862-1867 in Harbor Grace as well. I have come to a roadblock with William. It seems I have more info on Louisa as her parents were William Wells, and Ann Theresa Simmons, both from Mosquito Newfoundland (1820s) It shows a fair amount of Indigenous blood in my Uncles DNA, so I am trying to find the connection. Looking forward to any info you might have

    1. Hi Autumn, I have Charles Webber and Catherine Cake as parents of a William Webber born 09 Oct 1860. I have no more info on William so don’t know if he’s the one you’re looking for. But in case, Catherine Cake was d/o William Cake, born 1781 in Dorset England, and his 2nd wife Mary Barnes, b 1781 in Trinity d 1861 in Harbour Grace. Their other children were Ann, Joseph, William, David, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Patience, Sarah and Thomas – some of whom I have place of birth as Mosquito (aka Bristol’s Hope).

      My info came from Ancestry trees, so I can’t vouch for accuracy. There is a marriage record for Catherine and Charles Webber on Nfld Grand Banks in Church of England records. The date was 09 Dec 1859 in Hr Grace. Catherine’s place of residence was Mosquito and Charles’ was Hr Grace.

      There is a Hayward Webber, born 1900 s/o William Webb and Louisa Wells, on MyHeritage. No more info is shown publicly, so I don’t know what info on his parents might be available if you are signed in.

      1. Thank you Dorothy for sharing this information! I was able to find a lot more information on MyHeritage (thank you for that reminder of the site). I totally forgot I had an account on there. Charles is not a direct descendent of mine, but I was able to locate William’s father, and several others in his line. It seems these families had been on Newfoundland since the early 1700s if not earlier. It’s been a struggle trying to find my Uncles Indigenous line, but it definitely comes from Nellie Webber’s side as my Uncles grandfather was 100% Albanian from the Balkan regions. Nellie (my ggma) would have been at least a 25-30% Indigenous. Just trying to figure out which parent of Nellie’s it was! Again- thank you!

  5. HELLO Dorothy
    My Name is Jason Bennett. My Grand Father is Flatts Bay NFLD, Stephenville area He was born in March 9 1920. His Step father name was Joseph Leonard Benoit born OCTOBER 13. 1900. This is the Information I am looking for. I am having trouble tracking down my Great Grand Mother information her Name was Mary Alice Bourgeois April 15 1899 she was a daughter of a Chef ( Eugene Bourgeois, Mother Francis Gallant). She got pregnant by a man with the last name “Young” and was forced not to see this man and to Marry Joseph Benoit from the information I have. Looking for any information about her and Mr. Young if possible

  6. Hi Dorothy,

    Over the course of the last two years I have been desperately trying to research my families history and potential ties to the indigenous people of both Lunenberg, Dominion Point and Botwood.
    I don’t have much information, my father’s last name is Toope, son of Winnie Violet Randell (of Botwood) and Ivan Toope (adopted). From what I have found is that my Nan’s mother (Flora Burt) might have had family that originated from Lunenberg NS but names start to be spelled differently.
    Any help is appreciated!

    1. If it’s that difficult to find an Indigenous ancestor, you should probably accept the fact that you don’t have any.
      I’m First nations, Anishinabe from Kitigan Zibi. I knew my dad was an Algonquin man my whole life. The Indian Act had a huge impact on my family history. My skin is brown like my dad’s and his parents. I have a lived experience as an Indigenous woman, I’ve been impacted by intergenerational trauma.
      If you were Indigenous it would be common knowledge. The Qalipu is a joke! The grifters on this page are unbelievable! Everyone trying to get a “card” should be ashamed of themselves. If your parents and grandparents never identified as Indigenous, guess what folks; you are just a regular white person

      1. I really agree with a lot of what you are saying here. I would argue the Qalipu are really a group like the metis, very distinct and very much a mix of Indigeous, French, and English. Not only genetically because women did not really cross the pond for a few hunderd years (they were literally not allowed, though I am sure some made it across). This leaves a bunch of men on an island, with a bunch of decendents somehow… The Governement of Canada even knows this, as it was a condition of confederation that Newfoundlanders would not be able to claim status because the whole island would likely qualify. I do not identify as Indigenous because my grandmother was shamed out of it after generations of being in hiding and mixing with English blood as much as possible in a limited outport community. I grew-up thinking everyone had mocs and parkas if they were Canadian. Newfoundland culture even relflects this history with the land. Newfoundlanders have become accustom to being the joke of all other Canadians, but they never have had to endure hardship like a real First Nation, or be subject to the inhuman Indian Act. So, in the grand scheme of things it really does make a difference and does not properly respect the fact that a real genocide happened for hundreds of years to the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

      2. I am a member of Qalipu. And I agree it is a joke. Full of wanna bes and never bes. Designed to allow non-indigenoud people to get status as a way for the government to segrate families and assimilate those who are actually Mi’kmaq. And as you stated if one needs to go back hundreds of years to find an indian in the woodshed there was never one there.

  7. hello dorothy. I am a descendent of john payne and mary brooks. payne is my 5th great grandfather. down the line to my 2nd ggf john house. he married a woman named Mary patey (descent from pilgrim surname). I am trying to find info of pilgrim side for any native ancestry. please!

    1. Hi Sabra, I have Mary Patey b 1858 in Cape Norman, Northern Peninsula d Feb 1919 in Daniel’s Harbour, d/o Patrick Patey and Cornelia Louisa Pilgrim. Patrick was b Sep 1831 in Goose Cove, d Dec 1911 in River of Ponds, Northern Pen. I don’t know if it’s the Goose Cove on the Northern Pen or in Trinity Bay. My Heritage says TB, 1921 census for Pateys in St. Anthony suggests it was the one nearby on the Northern Pen. Patrick’s parents were Thomas Patey, b 1805 Goose Cove, and May or Mary Flynn, b 1809 in Goose Cove or 1800 in Waterford, Ireland. Cornelia Louisa Pilgrim was b Feb 1840 Carbonear, Conception Bay, died about 1921. She was d/o William M. Pilgrim, b 1814 Carbonear, and Dianna Hollett, b 1818 Carbonear. That’s all I have on them, hope it helps.

      1. ty dorothy. is there anywhere that shows that pilgrim is native

        1. Hi Sabra, to the best of my knowledge the name in NL came originally from England. But it is long-established in Northern Labrador. Also in the Northern Peninsula and eastern Newfoundland. So if you’re looking for indigenous connections, if not from Labrador, you’d need to look at each individual in your family tree.

  8. Hello!

    My name is Melissa Renouf. I was hoping to piece together my family tree, but I can’t seem to get anywhere with it. I keep finding dead ends regarding the descendants of Peter Paul Benoit and his wives (1st wife: Elizabeth/Elisabeth Tourett; 2nd wife: Selena/Celina Tourett). He is my Great-grandfather’s (Wilfred Bennett/ Benoit) father, and I am trying to gather the names and dates of his siblings, if possible.

    Thanks in advance.

    1. Hi Melissa, go to Jacques St-Pierre link in list of sources on this page. On his geneanet page, type the name in the search box at top. Peter Paul’s parents, children and siblings are listed there.

  9. Hi Dorothy,
    I am researching my husband’s Bennett/ Benoit family. He is a descendant of Boniface Benoit Jr (1778-1838) born in Nova Scotia and Madeleine Marie Manet and their son Olivier Benoit (1811). Do you have any information on Olivier or suggestions of websites where I can look?
    Thank you.

    Diana Rossi

    1. Hi Diana, I suggest starting with WikiTree. His family is on there, and the nice thing is there’s usually more information and sources at the bottom of the main entry for someone.

  10. Hi Dorothy do you know if the stevens from venison island an seal island Labrador area where related to the mic maw stevens in nfld?

  11. Hello all! Not sure if people still check this, but here’s to hoping.

    My paternal great grandmother was Sarah Grandy (married Cluett). I’ve managed to finally piece together a somewhat cohesive family tree, and am desperately trying to reconnect with my relatives. My grandmother, Mary Alice Taylor, was born and raised in the Belleoram area.

    I’ll be in Newfoundland for the first time in my life in November (2022). I’d love to be able to meet locals who may have stories of my family, or other pieces to this crazy and beautiful genealogical puzzle.

    If anyone would like to connect, please email me at maemanderson@gmail.com

    Hope this reaches someone! 🙂
    Mae

  12. Hi Dorothy,

    Do you have any info on Lynetta Pilgrim married to Kenneth Pilgrim. I’m trying to find her last name before she got married. I believe she may be of mikmaq descent. She is my great great grandmother. Thank you for your time.

    1. Hi Pat, sorry, nothing. I found Kenneth’s obit – 1907-2009! Maybe someone reading can help out. Hope so.

    2. Regular from Paquet

  13. Hi there, I am searching for info on Mary Francis Webb’s parents, Ben Francois and Mary Young. Any help or direction is greatly appreciated! 🙂

    1. Hi Minal, Ben Francis died about 1895 probably in Codroy Valley. Mary Young was born in 1856 in Flat Bay. That’s all I have on them. Maybe readers can add more.

  14. Hi Dorothy,

    I have been stumped on one of my ancestors for years and am hoping you will be able to help me find more information.

    I am looking to find out more about a Henry Haskell born in 1816 in Lamaline, NL. Henry’s wife was named Elizabeth Day Hill (or Hill Day, it’s been disputed). Most often, these two get mixed up with another couple with the same name from New England which I do not think are the same couple. I am hoping to find out who Henry’s parents were, and hope to uncover when the Haskell’s landed on the Burin Peninsula and where they were from.

    Any help or information would be greatly appreciated!!

    1. Hi Brody, I have Henry Haskell but not his parents. From Ancestry member trees, I have him born in 1830 in Lamaline, died Apr 1899 in Burin. I have his wife, Elizabeth Day Hill, as born in 1830 in Gloucester MA, died 1903 in Lamaline. Online I saw a lot of queries about his parents but nothing on who they might be. Maybe readers can help?

      1. Hey there Dorothy, it’s nice to make your aquatence! My name is A-A Wilcock my mom is B.A Stanton, her R.G Tulk.

        Her mother is Jessica Daisy Tulk born 1903 [Wilton, Hatcher], She married George W Tulk and had 3 children. Her Mother is Elizabeth Ann Lundrigan [died 1903], father is Sam Hatcher remarried about a year after death of Nukumi Elli Jr.

        If you need anything I can try my best, just reach out. Or if you would like to join me on my journey dont hesitate to reach out

  15. Hello Dorothy,

    I am writing to ask if you have any information on my great-grandmother, Josephine Sharpe (nee Gillam) from Upper Island Cove, born in 1889, possibly? We believe that she was Mi’kmaq. She married Albert Sharpe and moved to Glace Bay, Nova Scotia where she died in 1934.

    We are confident that there are many Mi’kmaq connections on our father’s side but have been unsuccessful in finding any document to support this. Are you able to suggest a genealogist in NL who might be able to assist with our research?

    Thank you!
    Megan

    1. Hi Megan, I have Josephine Gillam as daughter of William Gillam and Susan Short. Google has her born 1898 in Grand Bay (Port aux Basques area) and died 1934 in Glace Bay. William Gillam was born 1868. Susan Short born 1874 to William Short (b 1841 Cape Ray d 1913, s/o John Short and Mary) and Henrietta Anna Rita Dowling (b 1851 Burgeo-LaPoile d 1938, d/o Arthur Dowling and Esther Harvey). So, if these are the correct people, you’ll find more possibly on Harvey genealogy sites. That’s all I can find, and I have nothing on William Gillam or Albert Sharpe. Hope this helps.

      1. Thank you so
        Much!! Are you able to suggest a genealogist who might be able to dig through some records for us in NL? My sisters and I are spread out through Ontario and Alberta and finding it difficult to locate any solid documents to support our ancestry.

        1. Sorry, Megan, I can’t think of anyone. Maybe someone reading this can suggest some names?

      2. Hi Dorothy! I have been doing research on the Harveys and have found that many from that tree identified as Mikmaq on the 1921 census. I thought this might be of interest to some of your readers. Family names that I have researched include; Harvey, Billard, Short, Gillam.
        Cheers!
        Megan

  16. Hi! Dorothy

    Would you check for me to see if the kennedy’s from carbonear and the kennedy’s from the bird cove area related and let me know i am in no hurry.

    1. Hi David, I found a Kennedy genealogy site that might be of help. Also googling Kennedys in my database, I came up with John Kennedy b 1867 Carbonear d May 1952 Winter House Brook, Bonne Bay. He married Margaret Dobbin. Geni has information on their parents, and a son Peter. I think they may also have sons Richard Kennedy, marr Irene Brake, and Stan Kennedy, marr Frances Pike.

  17. Hey Dorothy! Thank you for helping so many with their genealogy, I have found a lot of these comments very helpful in developing my own gaps in my family tree. I am looking for information on my Great-great grandmother, Agnes Osbourne 1885-1964 born in St. Barbe married to George Osbourne (Osmond) 1888-1953. Any information would be helpful! Thank you.

    1. Hi Erika, thank you, but sorry I have nothing on Agnes or George Osbourne. I found them on WikiTree, but nothing else on her. He is listed as born 9 Jun 1887 in Gooseberry Island, Bonavista, died 4 Nov 1953 in Traytown, Bonavista. He’s buried there in the Olivet UC Cem. He and Agnes are in the 1935 census in Gooseberry Island and 1945 census in Traytown. You already know that, I’m sure, but maybe it will help someone reading who might know more.

    2. Erika I live in Traytown, NL, my surname is also Osbourne – My father was born on Gooseberry Island, his father was Martin Osbourne – What information are you seekong?

  18. My great-great Grandmother is Anne Smith (nee Williams), daughter of Hannah (Anna) Williams (Nee Brown) and William Williams. Hannah Williams (Brown) parents are Joseph Brown and Novilee Deerchild. I can find names but no locations, births or deaths (or at least any confirmation of their existence…) Are you able to point me in the right direction?

    1. Hi Deborah, if you haven’t already, search through the comments on this page and throughout my website for Hannah’s name. Lots of people have commented on the family over the years. I found them too on the Family Search site – google Hannah Brown or Elizabeth Brown and they should show in your results.

  19. Looking for any information or a direction to find out more about my family. Louis John Conne River 1868-1957was my great grandfather. He was the son of Peter & Mary Ellen(Janes). CAn you hlep?

  20. Hi Dorothy, thank you for the work you put into helping people find out more about their heritage. I am looking for information on Sadie Organ of Newfoundland. She was my grandmother and I’m told she was quarter Miꞌkmaq. Thanks!

    1. Hi Zac, and thank you. Do you have any dates or places for your grandmother, and her birth or married surname?

      1. Hi Dorothy,

        I’m sorry if I have entered through the wrong door. I could not figure out how to post a new question on Edmee Lejeune b abt 1624 d abt 1687 m abt 1646 to Francois Gauterot b abt 1613 d abt 1693 and I did not see any discussion below on her or her parents.

        Do you or any readers out here know if her father was Pierre Lejeune from France b abt 1595 who married a Micmac Woman? If so, when and was she part of the Membertou family?

        I am related to Edmee and truly hope she was metis.

  21. Hello Dorthy! I am looking for any info on Minnie Blanche Earl, her siblings or her parents Jospeh Earl and Sarah. Minnie was born in Leading Tickle on 23 Jan 1891. and would there be any websites that can help me research more about them other than ancestry or family search? thank you!

    1. Hi Dante, all I could find was a sister, Dora Earle, on Ancestry genealogy/records. She’s listed as born 29 Nov 1893, died 12 Mar 1916, both in Leading Tickles. Father is Joseph Cox Earle and mother Sarah Maria Haggett. There’s also matches for records of Minnie Blanche Earle but you have to belong to Ancestry to see them.

  22. Hello Dorothy,
    My email is cbwehr@telus.net.
    I have been told that I am part Micmaq through my mother. Her name was Reta MacNeill. She was traumatized by things she would never talk about as a girl and I always wonder if she was afraid of being taken away from her family due to her appearance. She looked very Metis whereas other family members did not. I believe it came through early marriages which I can’t locate. Her grandmother MacNeill came from the Proude/Barry families. A barry had married a Richard and there are two separate histories on that. There is a long line of Richards who come from the Muise family Migmaq/french. I have also found Migmaq clues of a Barry marrying a LaJeune around the Burnt church area of N.S. and one of those families moved to Nfld and married into Migmaq families. I can find ony one girl and there must have been other children. I know that later generations were advised to hide their Migmaq background for various reasons and think this was the case. I very much want to find that link because my mother has passed away before she was willing to open up with that info.
    thank you. Cheryl

    1. Hi Cheryl, I can’t find any information on your mother. The families you mention are very large, as you know, but maybe with luck someone reading can help. If you haven’t already, you might check out the Muise and LeJeune sites listed above on this page.

  23. Glad I came across your site!

    I’ve found my family linage back to Michel Hache-Gallant and was looking for information on the Mi’Kmaq connection within the tree/lineage. You’ve mentioned a few different sites, and times on comments on your site there are many connections, but I am having difficulty finding definitive evidence.

    1. Hi Steve, I can’t help with evidence. But maybe if you can contact someone at any of the websites about the family, they would know more. Or PEI museums might be able to help? Thanks for writing, and good luck!

  24. Hi Ms. Stewart,
    I was looking at this page on your site – https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/m/c/c/Trudi-Deborah-Mccartney/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0037.html and I was trying to access the link to Mary Brooks family tree and it just comes up as #blocked? I noticed that her daughter, Keturah Payne, would be my great great great great grandmother so I was interested in seeing the tree that is posted there. Is there somewhere I have to join to be able to see it?
    Thank you,
    Doris Cowley

    1. Hi Doris, you’re right about the trees. Everything I clicked on that said “Family Tree for” didn’t work. But clicking on individual names took me to each person’s individual page with info about their family. I went to the genealogy.com home page and didn’t see anything about joining up. I had wondered the same thing. I saw on Ms McCartney’s home page there’s a list of pdf family trees and none of those went anywhere either. Maybe they’re no longer posted? I don’t know. I found Keturah Payne through the Index of Individuals, but there’s no info on her. Keturah is on WikiTree with some info. Thanks for pointing this out.

      1. Thank you so much for looking into this. I’ll see what I can come up with by searching around in there as well.

        Cheers,
        Doris

      2. HI Dorothy, I am looking for information on my great grandmother Maggie Joe, I think she was born in 1887 in the Green Bay area in Nfld, I would like to find my family, thank you .

        1. Hi Annette, I have a Margaret, known as Maggie, Joe born Oct 1888 in Hall’s Bay. She married Thomas Saunders, also born Hall’s Bay Aug 1885, son of James Edward Saunders and Eunice Rowsell. Thomas and Maggie had children Winnie, John, Thomas, James Augustus and another son I don’t have a name for. I have her parents as John Denis Joe and Ellen McLean. Ellen was born abt 1830 in Bras d’Or Cape Breton, and Denny was born abt 1830 in Hall’s Bay. He was the son of Abraham Joe and Catherine. There’s a fair bit written about the Joes of Hall’s Bay. Look for the Earl of Dunraven 1881 “A Glimpse at Newfoundland”. I don’t know if it’s online. Might not be your Maggie, but she’s the only one I have that fits what you said.

        2. Hi Annette,

          If it’s the Maggie Joe, Dorothy is referring to, I believe she would also be the sister of my great grandmother, Annie Joe (married John Barker) of Hall’s Bay…and I guess that makes us distant cousins 🙂

          I’ve just started researching this myself. As far as I can tell, I can go from Peter Joe (1710) (NS) to Thomas Joe (1760)/Mary Francis Cabish (1735) (from NS to the Bay of Islands in NL) to Abraham Joe (1800)/Catherine Denny (1810) to John Denny Joe (1830)/Ellen Paul (1846) to Annie Joe (1875)/John Barker and Maggie Joe (1888) and Joseph Joe (1876) and I think 5 other children.

          https://ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LVNF-DKT/annie-joe-1875-1924

          Thomas Joe (1760) also seems to be mentioned in this article https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Bay_of_Islands%2C_Newfoundland as one of the first settlers encountered in the Bay of Islands area.

          Hopefully I’m not too far off on my details above. Maybe Dorothy has more background on this. However, if you find any more resources on the Joe’s, would love to see them.

          I’ll have to look up the book Dorothy is suggesting. Thanks for that Dorothy!

  25. Hi,

    I have been looking for information regarding my ggg grandmother Rachel Stuckless who married John Langford. Specifically, it was believed that Rachel was MicMac/Aboriginee, do anyone have information to connect this?

    Any help is much appreciated.

  26. My ggMother was Dinah Francis, who I believe was Micmac, at least in part. She had an illegitimate child (Howard Francis) in 1910 at Louisburg, NS and appears to have a link in Grand Bank, Newfoundland. I have looked through the standard genealogy search sites, but have come up with nothing on her other than the above. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

  27. Hello Dorothy,

    Thank you so much for this wonderful resource! I’ve been looking for information on who appears to be my third great grandmother, Mary Ellen Miller. Born 1823 • port royal, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    DEATH 5 MAR 1903 • Point Verde, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other documentation I have says she is Mi’kmaq ancestry but am trying to find out how. If you, or anyone else, could assist me I would greatly appreciate it!
    Stay happy and healthy!
    Lynn

    1. I have info on people born in Port Royal, not sure I have anything that may help you but would be willing to check and see. if you want to e-mail me. I live in Dunville.

      1. Hello Harold; I am from Mussel harbour arm . I trace my ancestory to Issac hann who lived there about 1820 he had a son robert. are you aware of them Thanks Gene

  28. Hi any info on mangroves family from st.Lewis Labrador? I seen somewhere there grandmother or great grandmother was a mi kmaq ?

    1. Hi Nick, you’ve probably seen this but I found on WikiTree a Charles Mangrove, b abt 1830 son of Edward, married to Martha Young, born Labrador. Nothing more on her. They had a daughter Sarah (1880 Fox Hr to 1904 Halifax), married William Lynch. They also had sons James, Charles and George, according to C of E baptism records on Nfld Grand Banks.

  29. Hi Dorothy

    I just asked if you may be able to find out if my grandfather James Mason(deceased) was Mi’kmaq but then I remembered that he went by Alan. I’m not actually sure whether his birth name is Alan or James but he did have a twin brother named either Gord or Roy.  Sylvia Kitchen has a sister Lorraine.

    Thank you again 🙂

    1. Hi Rebecca, sorry but I have nothing on them. Approximate dates? Maybe readers will be able to help.

  30. Good day Dorothy

    I was hoping you might be able to help me discover whether my grandfather James Mason(twin brother of Gord Mason) or grandmother born Sylvia Kitchen are Mi’kmaq? They were from Newfoundland.

    Thank you for your time!

  31. Hello,

    I am searching for information on my great-great grandmother. She was from the area around Port-au-Port, NL, and was allegedly Mi’kmaq. Her surname was Benoit, and she birthed my great-grandmother, who was Margeret Mary Murphy (née Benoit) b. April 1914 – June 1980, and lived with her adoptive parents on Bell Island. I’ve been told that her biological mother lived to be very old, and was living around St. John’s when she died.

  32. Hello again! after some more research, I have little to no evidence that Emily Marshall is linked to my family. However, I do know that my great-great-grandmother, Minnie Earle, is definitely linked. (in theory, she would be Emily’s daughter.) She was born on July 21, 1897, and died on May 15 1917 giving birth to her first and only child Minnie Holloway. I cannot find any documents that give her parents names for certain, and that is the key to finding out lots of other details. she was born in Carbonear and died in Lethbridge. her daughter was born in Lethbridge and later moved to glace bay.

  33. Hello, do you have any information on a David Wayne Baggs?

    1. Hi Heidi, I don’t but googling him I found someone of that name on Facebook. If he’s not the one you’re looking for, any other information – parents, place of birth etc. – might help locate him.

  34. where Shelmuck Inuit in Labrador?

  35. Any info on shelmuck family in Labrador?

  36. Hi Dorothy,

    Do you have any info on a Mary Ann Mercer who married Abraham Boone? They had John Simon Boone born in 1882 in Port De Graves NFLD. I am told that Mary’s parents were named John and Eliza, but that could be wrong. Any info on the Boones and Mercers would be amazing. My DNA test turned up more Indigenous roots than I expected, and I’m trying to trace who in my family has it 🙂 Thanks Dorothy!

    1. I have an Eliza Mercer born May 1866, died Apr 1920. Eliza born in Bay Robert’s Newfoundland.

      Married Azariah Dawe. Eliza Mercer’s parents being Charles J Mercer and Patience Kearley.

      Dave

    2. Hi Courtney!

      My great-great-grandmother was Jane Mercer and she had a sister named Mary-Ann, born around 1860? If it’s the same Mary Ann Mercer, her parents were Jonathan and Katherine Mercer.

  37. Hi! I am looking for my possibly Mi’kmaq ancestors that lived in Carbonear Newfoundland from around the 1850’s-The early 1900s. Her name was Emily ann marshall, and she was born in Carbonear, 12 Aug 1872. I can not find her death date but I can find her marriage record and birth of her child record. I am looking for any website I can to look for her parents, or for any record saying if she belonged to any band or tribe. Thank you!

    1. Hi Dante, I have no information on Emily Ann Marshall. What I found googling her probably you already have. But in case it helps others who might know more, her parents were Ambrose and Margaret Marshall. She had a sister Alice born 1874. Emily Ann married William Earle Jan 27 1896 in Carbonear (C of E). In the 1921 census for Carbonear, William and Emily Earle are listed with daughters Margaret (b abt 1899) and Alice (b abt 1900). It gives Emily’s place of birth as Spear Hr Labrador, and Carbonear for the others.

      1. thank you!

  38. Looking for info George Organ 1775 Newfoundland

  39. Looking for parents sister or brother of Elizabeth Organ born Aaron Cove nf 1784-1853…

  40. Hi again Dorothy

    I wrote to you three months ago about my Hall/Young line. You had said that the parents of my 3xGreat Grandfather James Young (wife was Elizabeth Gallop) were Francois LeJeune and Marthe Marguerite LeJeune. However the suggested parents and the other family lines at ancestry.ca were listing his parents as John Young (b 1765) and Catherine Poole (b 1772).

    I just recently received my DNA results from ancestry and it tested negative for any Mi’kmaq/Indigenous heritage. So I was wondering if it was possible there were two James Youngs living in the same vicinity at the same time; one English and one Mi’kmaq. Or if there could be another explanation.

    1. Hi Gordon, I googled them all again, and found both sets of parents named in different places. But not enough info to figure it out for sure. Yes, it’s quite likely there were two or more James Youngs in the same area at the same time. Maybe readers will be able to help?

      1. Hi Dorothy, I might be able to help shed some light into your readers Question. There were definitely 2 James Young’s in that same area with similar dates to make it extra confusing LOL. Ok so the first James Young (the readers ancestor) who was English&Irish married Elizabeth Gallop. James Young aka Lejeune who was French Acadian & mi’kmaq born to Francis Young aka Lejeune and Margret Briand on St Pierre and Miquelon around 1810 he went on to marry Anna or Ann Long and had my 2nd maternal Great Grandmother Johanna Young in 1847 who married Henri Bennett aka Benoit aka Benwah from Little Bras d’or, Cape Breton Island. So there were definitely 2 or maybe even 3 James Young’s. It can be super confusing mainly because of the change in surnames of the french Acadian families who evaded capture during the Great Upheaval changed them to English variations of the French name for example the Lejeune’s became the Young’s the LeRoi’s became the Kings, Benoit became Bennett etc. And many of these French Acadian Families were of mixed blood or full on metis origin hence another reason to strive to sound and come off as more British or Irish. I hope that this was helpful.

        1. Audrey, do you have confirmation the James Young s/o Francois and Marguerite LeJeune as being the husband of Anna Long? Francois and Marguerite are my 3rd GGps and I have no marriage listed for their son James b. ca 1801. Would be great to add this to my files.

        2. Audrey. Thank you! I have been chasing down these 2 James Young’s for days, and it wasn’t adding up in my family tree! This was precisely the information we were looking for to solve this mystery!

          My Great Grandmother was Johanna Young as well. My mother was the daughter of Teresa Marcella Bennoit (Mahnke) who was married to William Mahnke (Johann Herman Willy Mahnke). Teresa died in Skowhegan, Maine in 1963.

          Brian

      2. Hi Dorothy

        Hi Dorothy

        I should have been checking your webpage more frequently as I seem to have garnered a lot of responses to the Young/Lejeune discussion. A year after I did my DNA test, I decided to try something and manually add Chrysostome Lejeune and Louise Maguerite Hache-Gallant as my 5X GG’s in Ancestry (Father to John Young and GG to James Young) just to see what would happen. I ended up getting 58 DNA matches at the time (It’s now at 66 matches). I then tried Joseph Charles Lejeune and Martine Le Roi and got 53 DNA matches. While Ancestry said I didn’t have any Indigenous, they did place me in the Acadian community.

        Additionally I was DNA matched to the children of Joseph Doucet and Ann Surrette. However I am not 100% sure where they would be in my tree. Do you have any records orphaned Doucet/Mius children being adopted by Hall’s, Jennings’, Conner’s or Eisenhauer’s?

        1. Hi Gordon, very interesting! Thanks for letting us know. I can’t help out with Doucet/Muis adoptions, but maybe readers can?

    2. Gordon, James Young and Elizabeth Gallop Young, had a daughter Catherine, baptised in 1834 or 35 at Codroy River. Would you have any information on Catherine, that you could share with me.

    3. Hi Gordon, I think I may be able to shed some light on this question.
      There were definitely 2 James Young’s in that same area with similar dates to make it extra confusing LOL. Ok so the first James Young (the readers ancestor) who was English&Irish married Elizabeth Gallop. James Young aka Lejeune who was French Acadian & mi’kmaq born to Francis Young aka Lejeune and Margret Briand on St Pierre and Miquelon around 1810 he went on to marry Anna or Ann Long and had my 2nd maternal Great Grandmother Johanna Young in 1847 who married Henri Bennett aka Benoit aka Benwah from Little Bras d’or, Cape Breton Island. So there were definitely 2 or maybe even 3 James Young’s. It can be super confusing mainly because of the change in surnames of the french Acadian families who evaded capture during the Great Upheaval changing their french last names to English variations for example the Lejeune’s became the Young’s the LeRoi’s became the Kings, Benoit became Bennett etc. And many of these French Acadian Families were of mixed blood or full on metis origin hence another reason to strive to sound and come off as more British or Irish. I hope this was helpful.

    4. Hi, I have those names in my family tree as well and wondering the same thing.

    5. There has been a great deal of confusion regarding the Young and Lejeune lines. There is an English Protestant Young line which is traceable to Fortune but no further back. It starts with John Young and Catherine Poole. yDNA testing of a descendant of theirs compared with a Young traceable to the Lejeunes shows no connection whatsoever. The story is complicated but the conversion to Catholicism of a branch of the English Youngs in Codroy. So religion can’t be used to sort these Young families out.

  41. Hi Dorothy,
    I think you answered this previously in 2011, but I can’t find the post so here goes: do you have any idea on Angela Organ (married name Keeping) 1884-1951, born in Gaultois or Hermitage? Have found no record trail. Thanks!
    Kendra in Wpg

    1. Hi Kendra, here’s what I found in comments from 2015/10/06. (I’ve just checked and have no more on Angela since then.)

      From Yvette: “…my Grandparents are Harold & May Keeping from Pushthrough, his parents: Andrew Keeping 1882 March 5, 1946 & Angela (Organ) Keeping June 21, 1884 November 12, 1951 (Family ~ William, James, Cecil, Lorenzo, Theadore, Chester)…” From me: “…Angela Organ, wife of Andrew Theodore Keeping, but can’t find her parents…”

  42. Who is the descendants of John Stevens? He was a Guide an a Mi’kmaq man?

    1. Hi Nicholas, I have Clara Stevens, b 1893 maybe in St George’s and wife of Peter Oliver, as daughter of John Stevens and Margaret Marche. I don’t have anything more on them.

    2. Hi Nicholas, i am a descendant of John Stevens, Halls Bay, if that is the same one that you are looking for..

      1. I’m looking for information on John Stevens from Halls Bay. My husband’s family are decendants of his sister Louisa Stevens. There is an old story of an Old John Stevens being abandon in a cove in White Bay. They said that he had gone mad and they took him by boat to a cove to leave him there. The story goes that they could hear his cries from a long ways.

    3. I’m descended from him. I believe his daughter was Louisa Stevens.

    4. Hi Nicholas,

      Is the John Stevens you are refering to married to Sarah Furlong? It shows him being an “indian guide” in one of his daughters birth record. My friend is realted to his daugheter Ellen Stephens.

  43. Hi any info on George morris and drucella morris family tree in seal islands labrador?

    1. Hi Nick, I don’t know if these are the ones you are looking for, but I found this in the 1945 census for Shoal Hr – Cartwright, from Port Hope Simpson to Black Bear Bay, Labrador:

      MORRIS George Head M M 30 Labrador
      MORRIS Drucilla Wife F M 19 Labrador
      MORRIS Warran Son M S 4 Labrador
      MORRIS Aulton Son M S 1 Labrador
      MORRIS Harriet Daughter F S 2 mons Labrador

      1. Yes Alton is my grabdfather. George morris mother was Mary Stevens an we never knowed who his father was? Just wondering if you have any info on Mary Stevens?

        1. My great grandmother was a Mary Ann Stevens, born in 1920, and married to a James W Morris. She has a brother named George. Their parents were Robert and Eliza Stevens.

  44. Hi, Dorthy, looking for info on Stephen Bennett born abt 1750 , England , married Hannah T, they had a daughter Mary Ann Bennett , not sure if correct name . He died in Harbour Breton.

    1. This is my family as well. Very hard to find sources and dates. Have you found out anything?

  45. Hello. I’m looking for information about my father’s side of the family. His mother was Melinda Powell Or Melinda Chaulk, née Parsons. She was Mi’kmaq, and lived in Carmanville, Dead Man’s Bay, and Musgrave Harbour. She died in the 1980s. One of my aunts, Maisie Powell (Now deceased), had status, which is how I found out my dad (Chesley Powell) is Mi’kmaq, too. I grew up hearing stories about Glooskap mixed in with the Mother Goose tales. I’m looking for leads on my genealogy. Thank you.

      1. I am still searching for information. My cousin Sandy McCarthy, son of Maisie Powell, is also Mi’kmaw.

        1. My great-grandmother was an Inuk named Phebe or Phoebe Powell, née Chaulk.

  46. Dorthy, you say, that the James Young, that married Elisabeth Gallop, was the son of Francois Lejeune and Marthe Marguerite Lejeune. Would you know, if they had a daughter named Catherine. Iam thinking she would have been baptised in Codroy, somewhere between 1832 and 1836.

    1. Hi Ron, I have a Catherine, born 1834 in Codroy, as d/o James Young and Elizabeth Gallop. James had a sister Charlotte Catherine, but her date of birth is 1795 in Cape Breton.

      1. Thank you Dorothy. That is the Catherine, born in 1834, that I am looking for. Now comes the hard part, trying to get some info on her, like did she marry, to whom and were there any children. There is info on Ancestry, saying that she married Meashac Mead, but how do you prove it.If I could prove,that is who she married, then I know the children. Again thank you.

        1. Hi again, I have Meshack Meade, s/o Meshacke Meade and Ann Baggs, married to a Catherine – no surname or dates. They had 6 kids born between 1854 and 1868 in Ramea and elsewhere on south coast. I don’t know where I got that info from though. Maybe someone reading will know more?

        2. Dorothy, yes I know there kids, Mary Ann was my ggrandmother. That info was given to me, from Dr. A W Jones, who did some searching on Meashac and Catherine.I cant give up, have to kept on diging, and hope for the best.Thanks.

      2. Can you tell me about the James Young who married Ann Long had a daughter Joanna Young Benoit ?
        Was that James a Lejeune? And is Ann Long of Newfoundland or Nova Scotia?

        1. Hi Audrey, what I have on them comes from Ancestry member trees so I don’t know if it’s accurate. I have James LeJeune as born in Newfoundland, no dates and no parents. Wife as Johanna Long, 1808 to 1869, no places or parents. Their daughter Johanna Long LeJeune/Young born Feb 1847 Nfld, died 1943 in Little Bras d’Or, Cape Breton. Her husband as Henry John Bennett, born 1842 NB, died 1905. Marriage date 13 Apr 1864. Lark Szick’s Cape Breton materials (link on this page) might help with them. Hope so!

  47. Hi, Dorthy , I would like to know if there is anyone following the Northcott & Matthews , have there Status . Please can you let me know. Thanks.

    1. Sorry, Daphney, but I have no idea.

    2. which Matthews? My Mom was one. 🙂

  48. Hi Dorothy

    My maternal great-grandmother was Elizabeth Hall; the great-granddaughter of James Hall. Do you have any more information on his Mi’kmaq ancestry?

    1. Hi Gordon, I’ve got quite a few Halls, both Elizabeth and James. Any more info, like connecting generations, dates, places?

      1. Hi Dorothy

        Thank you for responding. My great-grandmother Elizabeth Hall was born in Jan 1846 in Grand River, Codroy Valley and died on May 24, 1930 in Codroy. I remember my aunts confirming the year she died was 1930 . Her daughter, my grandmother, was Mary Catherine Jennings (who married John Gillis). This was the information I already knew.

        I then went on ancestry.ca to continue the tree where her father was listed as Joseph Hall (B. 1819, D 1893) in Codroy. After that it listed Paul Hall (B. 1792 in England and D. 1881 in Codroy) as Joseph’s father. Then finally it listed Capt. James Hall as Paul’s father. It was shortly after building the family tree that I came across your website and saw your link the descendants of James Hall and it matched my family tree.

        There is a picture of my great-grandmother as a young woman in the house where my mother grew up in Codroy.
        I always remember hearing comments from my cousins and other guests saying that she looked native, but my mother and aunts always denied that saying she was English.

        1. Hi Gordon, thanks, I’ve found them now. I have Elizabeth Hall as d/o Joseph Hall (1819 Cape Breton-1893 Codroy Nfld) and Mary Ann Young (1825 Fortune-1919 Codroy). Mary Ann was d/o James Young (b abt 1800 Fortune Nf) and Elizabeth Gallop (1799 Fortune-1870 Codroy). James Young was s/o François LeJeune (abt 1766-1839 Little Bras d’Or Cape Breton) and Marthe Marguerite LeJeune. Look at Lark Szick’s online genealogy and book as well as Jasen Benoit’s gen sites (links on this page) for more on them.

          I have Joseph Hall’s father Paul as born 1792 in Main-à-Dieu in Cape Breton. His mother was Elizabeth Dillion (1796 Main-à-Dieu-1863 Codroy Valley). Paul’s father was John Hall (1770, d NS) and John’s parents were James Paul Hall (b abt 1740 Isle of Wight, d NS) and Esther De Young (b 1750 Ireland, d Cape Breton) That’s all from Ancestry member trees as well, so I don’t know if it’s correct. Anyway, hope this helps.

        2. Hi Gordon… I came across your post while researching the Hall’s myself. We also have always had many comments about looking native but I haven’t been able to track down an affirmative link. My MGG was Mary Catherine Jennings also but the MCJ in my tree married Alfred Edward Carew. I am also looking for information on Lady Ester DeYoung m. to Capt. Paul Hall…. does she come up in your tree as well?

  49. Hi Dorothy, I hope you’re well! I couldn’t find any other contact information so I figured a comment here would be the best way to reach you.

    I’m currently in the process of doing research into my family’s Mi’kmaq ancestry (O’Neill/Gaudon/Benoit) and … seeking information specifically on Ellen Gaudon (married to Jack O’Neill) and her relation to the Benoit family. Anything related would be of great help. Thank you in advance!

    1. Hi Olivia, I have Ellen Gaudon as daughter of Patrice Gaudon (b 13 May 1860 Port au Port) and Harriet Benoit (b abt 1867 Burgeo). Patrice was son of Edouard Gaurdon (b act 1816 France, d 14 May 1900 Stephenville) and Domitille LeBlanc (b 17 Jul 1825 Margaree Cape Breton, d 16 May 1921 Stephenville). Harriet was daughter of Francois Benoit (b Main Gut, Bay St George) and Ellen (nothing more on her).

      You’ll find more about them in Kirk Butt’s book about Bay St George (try inter-library loan) and at Jasen Benoit’s genealogy websites. Links and info about both are above. I moved your comment to this page because it’s most likely to help you in getting more help from readers. Sorry, this is all I can give you but it should get you started.

  50. Hi, Dorothy, thank you for the info you gave me , appreciated, do you know if there’s any MiKmaq ancestry amongst my family listed please? The Matthews , Guy , , Northcott, & Baggs. Thanks.

    1. Hi Daphney and thanks. Sorry but I don’t know anything more about the family origins.

      1. Hi Dorothy, sorry if im hijacking the thread, i couldnt figure it out on mobile, lol

        Im not very close with a lot of my fathers side, and its been very difficult to just Google them and start researching. My grandmothers maiden name was Edna LeJeune/Young, and she married my gpa Rev. John Young somewhere in NFLD (they were born between 1900-1912). I know next to nothing about their background or countries of origin, other than John being from Newfoundland (yah helpful i know lol) and Edna possibly coming from St Pierre Miquelon.

        Apparently there was some discussion and investigation around their marriage because both of their fathers were named John Young and gma’s maiden name of LeJeune had been anglicized to Young, so there was some confusion as to whether or not they were siblings!

        Edna died abo 1995, and Rev Young died about 1990. I know the Rev had several siblings, including a Viola/Violet that committed suicide, and a brother Haig Young of Youngs Funeral Homes in NL (they dont know me at all). I know Haig has/had a son who is a doctor but thats it.

        Rev Young was a minister at St Albans Anglican Church in Whitney Pier, Sydney NS for most of his career. I heard rumours when i was a child that Rev Young’s childhood involved hardship and emotional turmoil (a nice way of saying abuse) after his fathers marriage to a wicked stepmother (he was a widower, this womans name may be Bertha, Brenda or Bernadette).

        My gparents had 5 children:
        -Kathleen Warren, nee Young
        -Janice Young (born in Twilingate)
        -John Young
        -Stephen Francis Young (born in Sydney)
        -Andrew Young

        If theres anything you can tell me about my grandparents, i would be very appreciative. I cant find much of anything with my sh#tty Google-Fu. Thank you

        PS if any family sees this, hit me up bash_out@yahoo.com

      2. Hi Dorothy, I am looking for info on James Bennett , married Elizabeth Howell, Carbondale NL I’m thinking. There daughter Mary Ann Bennett born 1814 , Carbondale NL & she married James Edward Learning b 1807. Thanks for any info found.

        1. Hi Daphney, Geni.com has James Bennett, born abt 1778 in Stephenville and died 17 Feb 1859 in Carbonear Nfld, son of Stephen Bennett (born 1750 Liverpool England, d 11 Aug 1831 Harbour Grace Nfld) and Hannah Turner (b 1765 Mansfield, Tolland Co Connecticut, d 1833 Brattleboro, Windham, Vermont).

    2. Thank you so much.

      1. Hi, I would like to know if anyone has info on John Matthews & Sarah Baggs being MiKmaq. I viewed aquite few post on Message board saying both John Matthews & Sarah Baggs are both MiKmaq, if anyone has any info stateing this , I would kindly request to have the info please. You can email or send by mail , will pay for expenses. Thank you

        1. Hi Daphney, I’m doing some family history research and I was wondering what information if any you were able to find on Sarah Baggs and John Matthews. I was given some information from a family member and they are looking to find more about Sarah and John. Thank you

    3. Hi, Dorothy , would you have anything on the MiKmaq hunters and trappers in Newfoundland.?

      1. Hi Daphney. Two books: Doug Jackson’s On the Country and Frank Speck’s Beothuk and Micmac. They’re both on my Nfld Mi’kmaq Books page, I think. The library should have them or be able to get them. Also Flat Bay’s Land Use and Occupancy Study.

    4. Hi Dorothy , would like to know if you have any info on Valentine , James, & John Northcotte, Gaultois, NL. Thank you.

      1. Hi Daphney, I have a family from that area with those names but their dates, from Ancestry trees, don’t make sense. Maybe readers can help.

  51. Hi Dorothy!

    My mom passed away this past April, I was told at her funeral that my Grandfather’s Father was MI’KMAQ. My grandfathers name was Simon Daigle, he was born in Canada. I never knew I had Indian blood in me. I’m excited and curious to know more. How do I start? Unfortunately I don’t have anyone to ask.. my mom never mentioned anything about this to me.
    Thank you!!

    1. Hi Darlene, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m guessing you’re not in Canada? Daigle is a common name in Quebec and the Maritimes, so we need to narrow it down some more. If you have any other names, or places, that would help. Your grandfather Simon’s wife? Their kids’ names? You can search online databases like Ancestry and we can put it out here, and hope a name rings a bell with some readers. Thanks for writing, and let’s hope we can find something.

      1. Thank you Dorothy- I really miss her, everyday I think about her. This is so difficult… she was the one person who would always be there for me and now she’s gone. 🙁

        She would really like the idea that I am interested in knowing more about my ancestry. I am still so surprised she never mentioned anything about being MI’KMAQ. When my Aunt told me I was shocked and excited all at the same time.

        Thank you so much for replying! I am in the US… Massachusetts.

        I found out today my Great Grandfathers name was Joseph Daigle who I guess was MI’KMAQ?

        My grandfathers name was Simon Daigle and I found out he was born 5/11/12. My grandmothers name was Georgina and her maiden name was Hachey and her date of birth is 7/20/23. My mom was from Minto, Canada. Her name was Albertine, she has four sisters… Doris, Anne, Yvonne, and Clara.

        My biggest goal is to find out if I am really part MI’KMAQ. 🙂 I always thought I was French Canadian.

        Unfortunately our family is broken. I don’t really have any family. Only my Aunt and Uncle, my cousin Chris, Rick, and Dave. That’s pretty much it other than my husband and two kids.
        My kids are adults and they think I’m being silly about the whole MI’KMAQ idea because it was never talked about by my mom.
        Hoping to hear more if anyone knows anything. 🙂

        1. Hi Darlene, thanks for the info on your family. Even if your mom didn’t talk much about her family history, I bet she’d be glad that you’re looking into it. And don’t mind what your kids say! 😉 Ok, with a little bit of digging, here’s what I’ve found about your Acadian grandmother’s side. I haven’t found anything on your grandfather Simon Daigle. But your grandmother was easy. I found her obituary – what a beautiful woman!

          Here’s a link to a Gallant family site – A Search for my Maritime Roots – that might be of interest. Also look at any or all of the Haché-Gallant sites on this page.

          Your grandmother Georgina Marie Haché was born in Rogersville, New Brunswick. Her father François Haché was born in 1889 in Prince Edward Island and died in Worchester, Mass. He and Emma were married in NB, maybe Kent County. It is kind of between Shediac and Rogersville. I found Georgina’s mother as Emma Doiron dit Gould born 1900 in Cap Pelé, near Shediac. So you might find more about her under either Gould or Doiron.

          François Haché was the son of Antoine Haché-Gallant and Marie Roselie Blaquiere. He was born in 1847 in Bathurst NB, died 1957 and is buried in the Rogersville Cemetery. Marie was born in Bloomfield in PEI. She died in 1924, also buried in Rogersville. That’s as far back as I’ve gone.

          The Haché-Gallant family is found throughout the Maritimes as both Haché, and its variations, and Gallant. There is indigenous ancestry, likely Mi’kmaq, through the mother (name unknown) of Michel Haché (born about 1662). Sorry if this is confusing. Probably easiest to google him and read the many articles you’ll find about him and the family. Good luck!

        2. Hi, after finding the name Pennacook and Penacuik amongst my tree members and Massachusetts I found an article explaining how the Abenaki tribes of Pre- USA often ended up in Quebec and later known as French Canadians. Google Pennacook tribe.

  52. Hi Dorothy!
    I have an ancestry question!
    First off I want to say thank you for doing this, I’ve been researching my family for years and have hit so many dead ends.

    Do you have any info on Mary Ann Mercer (So many Mercers and Mary Anns haha!) who married Rueben Boon? They had a son named John Simon Boone. I’m looking into the Boone and Mercer family from Newfoundland, my mother is a Boone and I’m looking into which reserve or community the Mercers and Boones come from or are related to in Newfoundland. I was told that Rueben Boone is from Bay Roberts, and that Mary Ann was Innu or Mi’kmaq. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!

    Cheers
    Court

    1. Hi Courtney,

      My great-grandmother was Jane Mercer and she had a sister named Mary Ann — born around 1860? We are trying to trace our Mikmaq roots as well and was wondering if you had found anything? Thanks!! Megan

  53. Hi Dorothy,
    I am looking for any information for my Great Grandmother Clara Barnes, wife of George Pittman. Her parents was Drusilla Harris & Abel Barnes. I have been told she is of Mi’kmaq descent, but am trying to find any further information.
    Your help is appreciated!

    1. Hi Laura, I have Clara Barnes (b 13 Sep 1895 Trout River) as daughter of Abel Barnes (23 Feb 1848 Burnt Islands, Burgeo – 25 Nov 1923 Trout River) and Drucilla Harris (8 Jul 1872 Trout River – 5 Jun 1968 Trout River). Abel was son of William Barnes (abt 1821 Pensthorpe, Norfolk, England – 18 Feb 1882 Woody Point) and Sarah Maria Yates (1824 Great Snoring, Norfolk, England – 1895 Bonne Bay). Drucilla was daughter of George W Harris (1834 Harbour Grace – 1895 Trout River) and Jemima Coombs (31 Aug 1839 Carbonear – Jan 1892 Trout River). Jemima was daughter of Robert Coombs of Carbonear and Elizabeth Clarke, b 1806 in Crockers Cove Nf. That’s all I have on them. Hope it helps, or someone reading can add more!

  54. Hello Dorothy,

    My mother was adopted, so I have very scant information, but I think I may Mi’kmaq on her side. My maternal grandparents were named Yvonne St. Jean and Leo Menard. Does either family name have links back?

  55. Hi Dorothy! I hope you can help me find my family! My Father was Albert King, born on Bell Islaned in 1942; His father was Edward (called Neddie) King, who was born in Marystown, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. Edward married Elizabeth Hutchings, I believe, and moved to Bell Island to work in the mines. I cannot confirm anything past him! I believe his father to be Wilson King born in 1872 in Oderin, but can’t find his mother … Sarah J Smith married Wilson King, but I don’t believe she’s my grandmother! The dates don’t add up! I’m hoping you can give me some hope … I’ve been searching for a couple of years now, and I am having no luck at all ..
    Maybe you could suggest to me any other place I may be able to find these reccords … I am hoping to come to Newfoundland to do research, just not sure when!
    Thank you for any help you can give me!
    Sheri King

    1. Hi Sheri, sorry but I have no information on them and couldn’t find anything with a quick google. Bell Island might have a museum you could contact, or the provincial archives at The Rooms. And maybe someone reading will be able to help. Hope so! If I come across anything, I’ll let you know.

  56. Looking for I do James Matthews Burgeo NF 1813-1869 married Hannah Kendall 1818-1891

  57. My name is Diana Henry, I am researching Judith Hughes pelly who was married to Josiah Pelly. He came from Dorset England to Newfoundland. I would like to know when they were married, her death and I believe they moved to Newfoundland.
    I am researching the Pelly/Pelley, as my grandmother was Eva
    Yvonne Pelley.

  58. Hi Dorothy…I was wondering if there was any info on my great grandmother Julia Musseau ( Young) being Mi’kmaq? She was born in St. George. Also wondering if my Great Grandfather Benjamin Musseau..Julia’s husband was also of native descent? I remember asking my father for years if he was Indian, he always said no…so strange. He looks Indian. Thank you Sherry

    1. Hi Sherry, I have no info on Julia’s parents, just that she was born maybe 1892 in St. George’s. Benjamin’s grandfather Musseau was from Quebec. I don’t have much on the female sides of his family. His mother was Mary Ann Randell or Rendell from Nfld, and his grandmother (married Musseau) was Hannah Parsons. But that’s all I have on them. Maybe someone reading will know more.

      1. Thank you very much

      2. Hi Dorothy,

        Can you lookup Anne Pike (1750-1833). She married John James Pike. It says she may be Inuit.

        1. Hi Jenna, I don’t have anything more on her than what’s here in the comments. I’m not an Ancestry member so can’t see if there’s more in it. Maybe someone reading will know something? (The comments I mean are from Aug 3 2016 from Debra and me. Sorry, I thought yours was attached to them.)

        2. Hi Jenna and Dorothy,
          I believe I am the Debra you are referring to. I did post some time ago about John and Unknown Ann. To date, I have found nothing supporting the fact that Anne was Aboriginal although many claim she is.
          Perhaps one day we will find out if she is or isn’t.
          Thank you,
          Debra

  59. Looking for info on Sarah Ann Mercer 1815 Mortier Bay NF

    1. Hi, I have an Ann Mercer, I have a bit of info, and I was wondering if your Mercer is connected to mine. Give me an email:) abigailryann12@gmail.com

      Thanks 🙂

  60. Hello Dorothy,
    I am looking for information on the following lineage. I joined several geneology groups and can trace down to Elizabeth Ann Hodder marrying Henry Rodgers but then there is no listing of my grandfather James Henry Rogers.

    Jane Brinson
    Charlotte Jeddore Cox
    Jane Cox Hodder
    Elizabeth Ann Rodgers (or Rogers) (gggrandmother)
    James Rogers (my grandfather)
    Henry Rogers (my father)

    My father has since passed and I feel like I’m losing so much information.

    1. Hi April, I have a Henry Rogers, son of John Rogers (b 1880) and Elizabeth Neil. Their other children are Rita, Luke and Mary (b 1915 marr Russell Rose). I have no spouse or kids for Henry. I have a James Rodgers marr Loretta Vallis (b 1916) but nothing else on him. Another James Rodgers marr Dora Buffett, daughter of William Henry Buffett and Martha née Buffett. William’s dad Charles was born 1874. I have no other dates or info for them. So I don’t know if they connect to your Henry or James at all. But maybe someone reading can help out.

      1. Thanks, but this isn’t my family info. I know the lineage, was just looking for additional information on them. Much appreciated.

      2. Hi! I am of that family. Rita, Henry, Mary and Luke were siblings. My grandfather was Luke Rogers.

      3. Hi Dorthy Curious about the Vallis lineage, where can I find out more?

        1. Hi Jen, I can’t find any online family trees or anything for them, but there’s quite a lot of specific names. So if you want to post some names here, maybe I or someone reading can help out.

  61. John Matthews
    1770–1855

    Sarah Jane Bagg
    1785–1860

    Siblings

    John Matthews Sr
    1804–1866

    Anne Harriet Matthews
    1807–1859

    William Matthews
    1809–1866

    Sarah Elizabeth Matthews
    1811–1872

    Maria Matthews
    1823–1892

    Susan Matthews
    1825–1914

    Charlotte Ann Matthews
    1829–1847

    Frances Matthews
    1830–1859

    Spouse & Children

    Hannah Kendall
    1817–1901

    Mary Ann Matthews
    1842–1911

    William Matthews
    1845–1917

    Amelia Matthews
    1847–1929

    Grace Sarah Matthews
    1850–1893

    James Robert Matthews
    1853–1931

    John Matthews
    1856–1869

    1. Hugh Bagg’s 2 daughters are in my family tree;- Sarah Baggs m. John Matthews, – Elizabeth Baggs m. Charles Collier.

      1. HELLO do you know IF I AM native STATUS MARY COLETTE HUMBER FROM Corner BROOK nfld

    2. Searching for parentage of John Matthews, born 1822 in Petites, Newfoundland

  62. Looking for info on:
    James Matthews
    1813–1869
    Birth 1813 • Newfoundland, Canada
    Death 1869 • Burgeo, Newfoundland, Canada

  63. Hello,

    I’m looking for any information on the last names Toms and Purchase in Newfoundland. I cannot seem to find any information and I keep being brought to this particular site. If you have any information that would be so wonderful. Thank you for your consideration

    1. Hi Emily, I have people in my database with both of those last names. But I don’t have much else on them. If you have any first names and spouses, that might help. Googling them, all I came up with is Stone Pics – Nfld Cemeteries. Both Toms and Purchase are listed in the Most Common NF Names section (see left sidebar). Whether there’s more on them, I don’t know. Maybe worth navigating around it. Maybe too readers here will add something for you.

    2. Hi Emily
      I just came across this website and read your post. My grandmother’s maiden name was Purchase. I don’t have much information yet but am searching . I believe she came from the UK and ended up in Harbour Grace, NL.
      Not sure if this will help you but it could be a start.

  64. Looking for info on family Edward James Anderson birth 1859 Burgeo NF married Oct 9 1887 Elizabeth Eugenie Benoit birth 1865-1972
    Edward… father William Anderson 1826-1898 mother Elizabeth Farrell 1830-1894

    Elizabeth Beniot ….father Lawrence Benoit 1837-1912 mother Frances Strickland 1835-1914

  65. Looking for info on James Kearley married Elenor Saunders…NF… I have no dates just above names

  66. Looking for info on Hibbert Hilton Alton Rose 1889-1964 married Charity Davidge 1898-1947 NF

    1. What would you like to know. Enos is my late grandfather, I may be able to help.

      Also nice to meet you.

  67. Looking for info 9th great grandmother Abigal Abbott Fairfield Nova Scotia

  68. Looking for info on Murray Lewis Rose 1932 married Mary Blanchard 1933

  69. Hi just wondering what’s wrong with the Labrador family history link?

    1. Hi Nick, thanks. Don’t know what’s wrong, but I’ve gone to some other MUN sites lately that were down. Let’s hope it’s back up soon.

  70. Hi–well just spent an hour down the proverbial rabbit hole of roots,,,,been here before but thought I would post a query. I began my search of family history about 15 years ago. It led to a few interesting connections and one of course being indigenous.
    Basically, like many I made the connection through one side of the family skanes/payne/brake/matthews, I believe but have recently heard that there may be another on the other side via skanes/house/payne/brooks…..
    It has been mentioned that mary brooks, daughter of one john brooks may have been indigenous as well but it seems I am at a dead end. It gets hard t keep straight! Having paynes on both sides has been a bit of a mess a swell….anyhow great website…..

    also ever heard anything on a fred anderson son of william anderson and sarah creamer from fortune area—my deadest end yet!

    great website

    contact by email if ya like
    fred

    1. Hello Fred. I am a descendant of John Matthews, born abt 1822 in Petites, Newfoundland. He had two brothers, that we know of, Edward and Samuel. Spouse Elizabeth Ann Davidge. I’m wondering if you have any information that you could share? My email is ken.lisa@telus.net

  71. Hi, Wondering if anyone has any information or can add to the family of Peter John born 1846 and wife Helen born 1845, they had a daughter Margaret born about 1876-1880 in Bay De Espoir.
    Unsure if they had other children. This family moved to Glenwood.
    Daughter Margaret was not married, but she had a daughter Mary born 1910 in Glenwood.

    1. Hi Mike, I have Peter John and Mary Helen Hawe as having Margaret, Louis (b 1868 Conne River, d 1957 Botwood) and William (b 1883 Glace Bay NS, died 1948 Glenwood). Margaret’s daughter Mary Jo (b 1909 Grand Falls, d 1996 Appleton) married Gregory Wall. Louis married Mary Hawco and had 14 children. Billy had six children with Florence ‘Flora’ Francis (Gander Bay), two with Catherine Hollett (Trinity Bay) and one with Henrietta Francis (Flora’s cousin, also from Gander Bay). Hope this helps and maybe readers can add more.

      1. My grandmother mary ellen john (married walter helpard) father was louis john. Mary ellen lists mary hawco as her mother on her marriage certificate. But her mother’s obituary states she was mary whelan born in brigus (which seems strange). Mary ellen lived with her grandfather peter john until she was six (which seems strange). Any insight as to the name of my grandmother’s mother being listed as mary hawco (marriage cert) and mary whelan (obituary).

        1. Hi Sharon, I have her as Mary Hawco born 1883 in Brigus. But I have a note about her as Mary Whalen as well. Unfortunately, I didn’t explain my note very well to myself! So I don’t know where that came from. I have Mary Hawco’s mother as Jane Hawco, with no father named. Yes, it is strange. Maybe someone else can explain it for us.

        2. I have a marriage record for a Mary A. Hawco and David Whelan in Jan 1904 in Harbour Main, NL. Then a birth record for a Patrick Edward Whelan to Mary A. and David in Dec 1904.

    2. Look on Glenwood f/b page, there is a picture of Maggie there.

  72. Hi, I’m looking for information on the Paul family. I have a baptism certificate for Joseph Paul (1904) his parents are listed as William Paul and Emma Birt. The sponsors are listed as Abraham Paul and Margaret Paul. I have found that John Paul ( interviewed by American anthropologist Frank Speck) had siblings named Abraham and Margaret. Can you provide any information on this? I also believe that Joseph Paul is related to Nish Paul ( former vice chief of Spel’tk) whose father was Frank Paul, one of John Paul’s sons (1921 Census). Thank you so much for your information and time.

    1. Hi Danielle, I have Nish (Ignatius Thomas) Paul as son of Frank (Francis Walter) Paul, son of John Paul and Ann Elizabeth Bowns. John Paul’s other children were John Paul, born abt 1868, William John Paul, born 1899, and Margaret Paul (marr Patey) born 1908. I don’t have a Joseph or William that match those you’re looking for. With luck, a reader will be able to help?

      1. Thank you for the information. I’ll let you know more information once I connect some dots.

    2. Danielle

      I am a family history worker in Surrey British Columbia. I am working with a patron whose gg grandparents were Abe Paul and Margaret Paul in Gander Bay Newfoundland. Is this possibly a relation to you.

      Contact me at terry101245@gmail.com

  73. Looking for info on Frances Miles 1854…..

    1. Hi Jamie
      I am looking for a connection between the ROSE/NOEL
      families of Newfoundland, Brigus/Carbonear/Freshwater areas.
      My grandmother was Agnes Noel, of that area, born 15 December 1869. She had a sister/relative Eliza Noel
      My grandmother’s obituary stated she had a half brother Jim Rose in Quebec (Montreal)
      Any information would be appreciated – Sheila

      1. Hi,

        I have an Elizabeth Neal married to a John Robert Rogers – both Elizabeth and John Robert look indigenous – in fact my great Uncle Henry (her eldest) knew how to carve igloos and make snowshoes, so I presume they were from further North originally. Elizabeth’s mother was Mary Rose. I wonder if somewhere along the way Noel may have become Neal.

  74. Look for info ……Emily Ella Rose 1875 m Gordon Rideout

  75. Look for info on …..Hibbert Rose 1890-1964 m Charity Davidge 1898-1947

  76. Looking for info on Elizabeth Organ born 1775 …Die 28 ~June 1852…. 4th great ~grandmother…
    Cheers
    Jamie Rose

    1. Were you related to Parsons family from Dorset U.K, Guernsey, Channel Islands, Petites, Rose Blanche N L etc. I had an ancestor Elizabeth Organ and I am working on my genealogy.. My Aunt Laura married a Rose in N L I am up in age and trying to do genealogy for my grand children before my memory gets worse.

      Doing my research, I came across lots of possibly ancestors of the Rose family. Do you have relatives in Rose Blanche? There was Elizabeth (Organ) born about 1837, one born 1813, and others in N.L. that were younger or older with different married names who were Organs or married Organs. Some from N L and some Ireland, etc. What area are you from? We may be related.

  77. Looking for info :Susanna Kearly nee Miles November 1852 Terrenceville,NL

    1. Hi Jamie, I have Susan Myles, married to Thomas Kearley in 1873, as daughter of Robert Myles and Elizabeth. Robert was son of James Myles (b 1753 in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, d in Terrenceville) and Mary Pardy (b 1785 in Lancashire, England, d Terrenceville. There’s a 100 gap between grandfather and Susan (Susanna). That is possible, or there’s a missing generation.

      1. Thank you

  78. Hello Dorothy, I believe we may be cousins, are you from Rushoon? My great great grandmother was Hannah Josephine Whiffen from Rushoon, her parents were Herbert & Lucretia.

    1. Hi Rodney, no, I’m not from Rushoon. Maybe another Dorothy?

  79. Owen Dollimount 1775~1853 and Trying find info on ( Elizabeth Organ 1775~1853)

  80. Trying find info on Sarah TULK Belleoram Nf 1800..

  81. trying find info on Sarah TULK 1800s Belleoram nf
    cheers

  82. Hi Dorothy,
    Your website is really interesting. There is some mention of Mi’kmaq ancestry in our family but can’t find anything then I was surprised to find your section on Oderin. Wondering if you have heard of the name Mason on Oderin Island associated with Mi’kmaq heritage? Thanks!

    1. Hi Paula, and thank you. I have nothing that would help you, sorry. But if you want to post some family names here, maybe someone reading might know more. Googling just now, I found an interesting 2011 post about archeological investigation on Oderin Island, in case you haven’t seen it.

    2. My great aunt Mary Murphy was born Oderin 1858. She married Thomas Mason born 1843. I have not found a marriage certificate but her first child was born 1879. My line left Oderin in the 1880’s most moved to Mundy Pond area

  83. dorthy do you know about a book called
    the families of deep water cove.

    1. Hi Holley, no I haven’t and Google couldn’t help. Any more details? Maybe someone else knows about it.

  84. Hi there! I have been searching for years for certain family members because it was passed down through the family that we may be of aboriginal descent, but I am having an extremely hard time finding any information on her, let alone anything on her ethnicity.
    My great grandmother was Anna Norcott (Northcott?) born on March 17, 1887, married Emmanuel Edwards on May 30, 1906, and died January 5, 1978. Her parents were Fred Norcott, and Ellen Fitzgerald. That is literally where I run out of information.
    I was told that they are either from Hare Bay, Bear Bay, or White Bay. Please help!

  85. Hi, my name is April. I am looking for info on Ellen or Elline Bailey. My great grandmother was Sarah Whiffen, her parents were Charles and Ellen or Elline in the earlier census records. Ive spoken to my aunt who lives in Rushoon and she said Ellen’s maiden name was Miller and she may have been married three times. My aunt said Sarah was Charles Bailey’s only daughter. In the census records I’ve seen it says they adopted an Annie Picco then in another it says Annie is their granddaughter. Ive also seen another daughter Margaret named and possibly a son George. Ive pretty much put most of the Whiffen side together very easily but cant find anything else on Ellen. Thank you for any info you may have or can help with.

  86. Hi Dorothy,

    I am a descendant of Hannah Organ, born Oct. 31, 1856 in NL, d. Nov. 17, 1911 m. John MacIntosh and afterwards Patrick Curtis, but can not find any info on her parents. Does anyone know? Thank you!

  87. Hi Dorothy
    Thanks to your generous information I have been able to trace a large portion of my ancestors but I have one question related to my Mi’kmaq ancestors – it seems there was a missionary set up in St. Pierre for Newfoundland Mi’kmaq around 1760 and they went there to have their kids baptized, get married, etc. My question – do you know of a link to that site that is in English? I am having problems getting the surnames for my Mi’kmaq ancestors and can’t find a site listing surnames. Any suggestions?

  88. hi dorthy
    i am doing family history.do you have any history on upwards bonne bay. william henry upwards (upward)parents etc

    1. I have information on the Upwards of Bonne Bay (Silver Point). William Upwards born March 1863 in LaPoile married Sarah Raike daughter of Micheal and Sarah Organ. Sarah Organ is daughter of Sarah Baggs and John Matthews.

  89. Hello Dorothy, I am the gg grandaughter of Joseph Thomas Abbott b July 11 1889 (Wood’s Island) & Catherine Jane Howlett b January 7 1893 (Cow Head). Apparently both were g grandchildren of Sabastian Benoit & Theotiste Jesseau!
    My question is, Joseph Thomas Abbott was the illegitimate son (her first born) of Jane Jennex and “John Abbott born about 1870 from Port au Port”. He was 5 when his mother left Woods Island (my g grandfather watched her leave on the boat) and he was raised by the Carter family (Thomas Cartier (possibly Carter)) Josephs godfather. I cannot find any information at all about his father “John Abbott from Port au port” but believe he may have been of Mi’kmaq decent. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks, Tammy

    1. Hi Tammy, thanks, I had your gggrandparents in my database but no parents for them. Googling them, in the Corner Brook Townsite RC cemetery (Nfld Grand Banks site), Joseph Thomas Abbott’s birthdate on his headstone is 11 Jul 1892. Ancestry has 1889, as you do, and has his parents as William Abbott and Clara Gennex. No more info on either of them unfortunately.

      For Catherine Jane Howlett, Ancestry lists her parents as William John Howlett, died Cow Head, and Mary Anne Benoit, born May 1861 in Cow Head. I haven’t found her parents. You probably know already know all this, but it’s all I could find for now.

      1. Hi Dorothy,

        That information in Ancestry must be wrong. I have this record of baptism for Joseph Thomas Abbott, which displays his parents as John Abbott and Jane Jennex. I was hoping for info on John Abbott, thanks anyway 🙂
        Roman Catholic
        Curling-Bay of Islands Area
        Baptisms, 1870-1895 P244
        Box-parish Records-roman Catholic
        Corner Brook Box 1

        Baptized October 11, 1894
        Abbott-see Jennix (recorded at the left hand margin)
        Ego infrascriptus baptizavi:
        Thomass Andream Joseph
        nat: um Die 11 Julie *(birth date July 11, 1889)
        John Abbott*
        ex: Nescia quis
        ex loco: Port Au Porte
        et: Joanna Jennix (latin for Jane)
        ex loco: Woods Island
        patrini fuerut: Thomas Cartier (possibly Carter)
        -Mary Prosper*
        Priest: Andrew Seurs
        *Note- Birth Date, Father’s name and god mothers name added later-different pen and handwriting

    2. Hello Dorothy,
      My grandmother was Mabel Nora Sweet married to Wilson Strickland of Neil’s Harbour, but formerly from Isle de Mort and Port Aux Basques, Newfoundland I believe. My mother was Nora Ellen Strickland- she always said she had a grandmother or great grandmother named Elizabeth Balle who was

      from somewhere near the south of France. Do you have any records of this?
      Thank you very much,
      Cynthia McKeen

      1. Hi Cynthia – all I could find googling was John Balle, died May 6 1918 in St. George’s age 77. He was born in LaPoile. That would make him born about 1841. That’s in Vital Records – Deaths 1915-18 in Nfld Grand Banks site. Maybe some connection to your Elizabeth, but I don’t know.

        1. Hi Dorothy – according to my info, Cynthia’s g-grand-parents are George Sweet & Isabelle Ann Porter on her “Sweet” side. On the Wilson Strickland side, it is Thomas Strickland (1835 – 1909) & Ellen Felton (1842 – 1921). Ellen’s maiden name is a floater; she’s been known to use Falkins and her father, Henry, went by the maiden name, Feltham . Therefore, her gg-grand-Parents on the Felton side, which was the name used on her marriage certificate, are Henry Feltham (dob. u\k) & Elizabeth “Lizzie” Cox (1801 – 1886). The only possibility left would have to be the gg-grand mother married to Thomas Strickland’s father … she could have been a “Balle”. By co-incidence, Thomas and Ellen were married in La Poile, NL. on Sept. 18, 1861.

  90. Looking for the parents of Ann Elizabeth Davis, born 1843 in Margaree, Cape Breton Canada. At some point she immigrated to Newfoundlandland and married in 1865 at Harbor Le Cou to James Jeans. She died 1917 in Cape Ray, Nfld

    1. Hi Norm, googling, I found them in the Cape Ray Cemetery – Annie Jeans d 1917 and James Jeans d 5 Jan 1923 age 82. That would have him born 1841. On an Ancestry message board, he is named as William James Jeans. Two sons are named, Charles Ephraim and Albert Mansiah. I have Charles Ephriam Jeans married to Emma Strickland, born 1881. You may know all this but I hope it will help find readers who may have more information.

      1. Ann Davis and James Jeans also had a daughter. Annie Elizabeth Jeans b. May 1866 d. June 4 1925. She married Medric Blanchard b. 1861, on Sep. 1, 1891. He is the son of Magloire Blanchard and Louise Ryan. Ann Davis would be my g-g-g-grandmother. My sources are mainly from church records and my Grandmother’s family bible.

        1. Hi Doreen. I am the grandson of John Edward Blanchard, son of Medric Blanchard. Do you have records of Medric’s birth? I had his mother as Claire Aucoin. Magloire Blanchard, his father was apparently married 5 times.

  91. Hi Dorothy, I have a question that you might be able to answer. The documentation collected by my family members when researching the Benoit line has been passed along to me and it includes a connection for which i cannot find any solid proof. The proposed relationship goes like this…
    John Benoit (son of Sebastian b.1833 St. Georges – d. 1905 at Cow Head)
    John Benoit married Mary Anne Hutchings at Cow Head around 1860.

    John and Mary Anne have a son named John William who according to Hutchings and Buehler marries Ann Keziah Guinchard at Daniels Harbour about 1893.

    The records that have been passed on to me indicate this same John William (or another William born of John and Mary Anne) marries Susannah Payne at Trout River in 1886. They are both living at Chimney Cove at the time. The record indicates William is the son of John Benoit.

    I cant seem to find any information that this William (who married Susannah) is in fact the son of John and Mary Anne.

    Can you, or anyone reading this blog, provide any insight?

    Thanks.

    1. Hi Jason, I have the same info you have. Looking at the marriage records on NLGenWeb, I see that both John William and William are listed as “bachelor” so they appear to be different men. Both with fathers named John Benoit. Maybe a reader can help us out?

      1. Hi Dorothy,

        I am looking for some information on John Stevenson. He was married to Sarah Stevenson. I believe he originally was from Quebec but came here to Newfoundland. He lived up on the goulds ridge road by cupids big pond. My understanding is he froze to death with his dog. My sons grandfather is related to him, we are trying to obtain information for my sons heritage project.

        1. Hi Robyn, oh that poor man and dog! Sorry that I know nothing about him. But maybe readers do. Any dates or other names that might help?

        2. Hi Dorothy. My understanding is that John Stevenson was born in 1881 and died around 1960-1961. Apparently he was in the history book when my children’s grandfather was going to school as well. He died and was buried here in Brigus, NL. I have scoured the internet with no clues minus a couple of people looking for the same information I am.

  92. Hello Dorothy,

    Do you have any info on the Amedee Paulin, Brideau (Boudreau), or Xavier Stewarts.

    1. Hi Megan, sorry, I haven’t got anything on the names you give. There’s a link for a huge Boudreau family tree near the top of this post. Maybe readers can help with the other names you give.

  93. Hello I am looking for information on the following

    Mary Ann Short
    1705–1781
    Birth 1705 • Ship Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

    Patience Kennedy
    1725–1802
    Birth 1725 • Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

    Mary Butler
    1758–1825
    Birth 30 JUN 1758 • Port de Grave, Newfoundland

    Maria Andrews
    1805–
    Birth NOVEMBER 1805 • Ship Cove, NF

    George Edward Lambert
    1886–1970
    Birth 13 JUL 1886 • St. John’s, Newfoundland

    1. Hello, I have a Mary Ann Butler in my family tree. I’m searching for information for.

  94. Hello was wondering if you had any info on a Queenie( Baker) Crawford…married James Crawford?
    Cheers

    1. Hi Jamie, no I don’t but googling them I found an Ancestry message board from 2000 that might be of interest if your people are from Pictou. A poster says James Crawford’s middle name was Edward. Hope this helps.

      1. Thank you

  95. Hi Dorothy,

    Do you have any information on Metis from the Mugford and Osbourne families in Nfld (Twillingate, Grand Falls, Grand Bank, Green Bay, Port Albert, White Bay, Herring Neck, Fogo and Indian Islands)?

    Thank you very much for your time and sharing your valuable resources.

    1. Hi Seb, both are common names in Nfld. If you could give some names of people you’re looking for it might help me or readers narrow down the specific branches. Thanks for writing.

      1. In the family background, I have a Clara Pheobe Osbourne,
        (1872 – 1953) from Margaree, NL. Her father is believed to be George Osbourne. She married Thomas Strickland (Isle-aux-Morts, NL). They moved away to Neils Harbour, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia where they raised a large family. Looking for details, i.e., father and mother, dob’s, death info, siblings, etc.
        Paul.

        1. Hi Paul, I have Thomas Joshua Strickland as born 10 Jul 1868, son of Thomas Joshua Strickland (b 1842 Dead Is. NL), mother’s name unknown. Thomas Joshua Sr. was son of William Thomas Strickland (b 1801) and Frances Organ (b 1809). I have no information on Clara Osbourne, other than a son for her and Thomas named Herbert Strickland, b NS, who had a son Allister Strickland. Hope this helps.

        2. Hi Dorothy,
          Thomas Strickland b. 10 Jul 1868 and married to Phoebe Clara Osborne b. 20 Aug 1872 had several siblings, i.e., Harriet married to William Harvey;
          Keziah married to Thomas Billard;
          Wilson married to Mabel Nora Sweet;
          John and others. I show both Harriet and Keziah as daughters to Thomas & Ellen Strickland (Little Bay, NL). Thomas (Sr.) died in Neil’s Harbour (06 Mar 1909), Victoria Co., in Cape Breton. He had been born on 28 Apr 1835 according to the census. His only wife as far as I know was Helen “Ellen” Falkins and she died several years later (02 Oct 1921) in Neil’s Harbour as well.
          Thomas Joshua b.1842 also had a son who relocated to Victoria County, Cape Breton. His name was Silas Strickland b. 1879 and he was married to Isabella Whales. Some of his siblings were Frances, Clara and Théophilus. The info I have on Thomas (Sr.) and on Thomas Joshua shows they are two separate individuals married to different women. Thomas Joshua was younger slightly and he started his family a bit later as well with Susan Frances Le Fresne b. 1844. I hope this can clarify the two Strickland families from the same area. I am still interested to learn of Thomas (Sr.) parents and those of his wife, Ellen Falkins, alias, Fulcan or Fulcon.

        3. Also have family from Neil’s Harbour, Cape Breton! They were originally from Newfoundland but my deceased grandfather, Luke Rogers, Henry(his brother), Mamie (sister) Riti (sister) were raised there.

        4. Just a brief comment on Thomas Strickland Jr. and ensuing info on his parents in the next two submissions. I’ve recently come across an entry for the marriage of his parents in La Poile, Petites, NL by G.H. Hooper on 18 Sept 1861 as Thomas Stickland and Ellen Felton, (not Falkins) as previously reported. A further entry for the birth/baptism, 5 May 1876, of another son, Josiah, gives the mother’s name as Eleanor Felton (submitted by Rev. James Nurse, Methodist). None of the above has been verified yet against the original documents kept in Rose Blanche, NL. I’m not positive, but I do believe, the maiden name, Falkins was recorded on her tombstone in the cemetery in Neil’s Harbour (with no mention of Eleanor).

  96. Hi Dorothy:
    I wonder if you have any information on my grandmother Nora Ryan born at Burgeo 1883 married to my grandfather John Companion from Woods Island norn 1868. Were either of those Indian ?
    Do you have anything on Marie Brake who married my great grandfather Jean Prosper Compagnon ? Were they Indian ?

    1. Hi Gerald, I have Nora Ryan as born 18 Sep 1883 in Brigus, Conception Bay, daughter of John Ryan and Marie Wayne. That came from the Loder family tree (link on this page) and other Companion researchers who gave me material. Marie Brake was one of Jean Prosper Companion’s wives. She (1848-1925) was daughter of Joseph Matthews Brake and Mary. Joseph was son of Ralph Brake and Jane Matthews. Ralph was from England, but Jane was Mi’kmaq. You can read about them in Rev. M. F. Howley’s “Reminiscences of a Trip to the Western Shore of Nfld” 1882, and Bishop Feild’s 1850 “Journal of a Voyage of Visitation – 1849”.

    2. Thank you for the reply. Do U know if John Prosper Companion was born in St Malo, Quebec or Bacilly, France ?

      1. Hi Gerald, I don’t know. I’ve seen both France and New France for his place of birth, and there is a St. Malo in both. St Malo in France is not far from Bacilly. You may have already seen a query and document on geneanet about a Jean Prosper Compagnon in Bacilly, 1811.

      2. Nora Ryan is my great grandmother.
        Jean prosper Companion was born in Avranches La Manche

        1. Hi Chrystine. Where is Avranches La Manche ?

    3. HELLO do you know IF I AM native STATUS MARY COLETTE HUMBER FROM Corner BROOK nfld

  97. like some info on MaryWebb(nee’) francis Thank you born in Conroy Valley then moved to flat bay NL

  98. Hello …I was wondering if had any information of Parents of
    James Matthews 1813–1869
    Birth 1813 Death 1869 • Burgeo, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

  99. Hi Dorothy,

    I am really hoping that you can help with my query. My GGG granmother and grandfather were married in Brown’s Cove in 1870. However, I can’t find out, or narrow down who their parents were.
    His name was John Langford
    Her name was Rachel Stuckless.

    They had a daughter Phoebe Langford who then married George Canning. Who then had Obediah Canning. (My GG)

    It was always said that Rachel was of aboriginal descent. Do you have any information, or places you could point me to confirm this?

    Many thanks.

    1. Hi Shawn, sorry but I have nothing on them. I found them in the White Bay Anglican marriage records. In the NLGenWeb listing, he is named as “John Langford Jur” and I’m thinking ‘Jur’ might mean ‘Junior’, making his father also John Langford. I found Obediah Canning in the 1945 census online, born Jan 1901, with wife’s name Leah. Any readers able to help out?

      1. Hi, my name is Naaman Canning from Roddickton Nl. John and Rachel wre my Great great garnd parents. I think Rachel Stucklees came from Herring neck Norte Dame Bay. Can’t find any birth records for her, or John Langford. If you have and informatoin I would love to heve it. Email me @ naamancanning@hotmial.com

    2. This may or may not be of interest to you, but a good reference which may help lead you to other sources is the following:

      https://gw.geneanet.org/challenger1?lang=en&n=stuckless&oc=0&p=rachel

      My grandfather was Obe Canning. The person who put the above together has done a remarkable job. Follow the links and you will see some surprises. Cheers.

  100. Hi Dorothy,

    I was hoping you could help me with some information about some of my relatives from Burgeo. I was told that I have Mi’kmaq heritage from my mothers side of the family.
    The names of those I am searching for are Elizabeth Benoit: Born Dec. 1866 in Burgeo NFLD. Married to Edward Anderson(Born: 1859) on Oct. 9 1887. Elizabeths parents were said to be Lawrence Benoit(1838–1921) and Fanny Strickland (1843–1921) Do they sound like names that would be familiar to Mi’kmaq heritage? Would you have any further information? Thanks so much in advance!

    1. Hi Vanessa, I’m not sure about this info, but I have Lawrence Benoit as born 1838 or 1848 in White Bear Bay, s/o Peter Benoit and Louise Frank Joe. I have his wife Frances Strickland as born about 1843 or 1825 in Bay de Loup, Burgeo, d/o George Strickland and Ann Melbourne. I got the information from other people and from Ancestry trees. The gaps in dates of birth for both of them make me wonder. So it’s something that might help you in your search, and maybe someone reading can help clarify for both of us.

      1. I have NO clue how to comment lol but can you PLEASE help me. I have founds tons of information on my family but NONE list they are Native, my Great great grandmother was Elsie Alice Wheeler (born Jesseau) She married Stephen Wheeler in 1890, they have a daughter named Mary Emily Wheeler Aug 2 and she married Walter Kendall in Aug of 1910… My grandfather is one of their sons, Hubert Kendall born April 1920 (?) and he passed Oct 1st 2008 wondering if you can PLEASE help me!

        1. Hi Charlotte, maybe you’ve already seen Jasen Benwah’s genealogy pages, but if not, go to http://www.benoitfirstnation.ca/mary_ann_sheppard.htm, to Generation 8. First person listed is Elsie Alice Elizabeth Jesseau. I too have her as d/o Alexander Jesseau (1850-1935) and Marie Anne Young (b 1851). Hope this helps.

        2. Yes I know that thank you, I am trying to find something that she is LISTED as Native (Mi’Kmaq) I have photos, etc. but NOTHING shows up on any census records in relation to her Mi Kmaq heratige

        3. You may not see this, but Mary and Walter also had a son Stephen, who is my great grandfather 🙂

        4. YES he is my dads grandfather… my grandfather was Hubert Kendall !!!!

        5. Greetings from BC fam. Walter was my great uncle, he had a brother named John who was my grandfather :o)

      2. Hi Vanessa, Lawrence Benoit and Fanny Strickland were my great grandparents. Lawrences’mother was Louisa Joe ( mik’maq) daughter of Frank Joe and Marie Angelique.
        Lawrences’ father was Vincent Paul Benoit.

        1. Hi Lewis,

          Laurence Benoit and Fanny Strickland are my 3rd great grandparents. My 2nd great grandfather is their son George Alfred Benoit (b.1879) and my great grandfather is George Alfred benoit (b.1910)

          I’ve been working on my family tree and trying to find the connection between Laurence Benoit (married to Fanny Strickland in 1864), and Vincent Paul Benoit. Are you 100% sure they are father and son? I am having trouble with the dates in my tree and hoping you can help clear it up for me.

          I have seen the marriage document of Laurence and Fanny. They married Sept 3 1864 in white bear bay– on the same day as Peter Benoit and Elizabeth Blackmore. Elizabeth was Fanny Strickland’s sister, I’m assuming Laurence and Peter were brother.

          My confusion comes from Vincent Paul Benoit and Louisa Frank Joe.
          Everything that I’m seeing indicates that Vincent Paul was born in 1837— (the same year as Laurence benoit)
          And married to Louisa Frank joe on Sept 27, 1858… just 3 years before Laurence married Fanny Strickland.

          Baptism records also show that some of Laurence and Fannys children were being baptized in 1864, the same year as Vincent Paul and Louisa’s children- Laurence, paul, frank, and George.

          I’ve seen some family trees that list Laurence and Vincent paul as brothers—-but no documents to back that up—- and some that list them as father and son—- again no evidence to back that up either. And many others that have no trace of Laurence Benoit.

          My dna on ancestry links me up with hundreds of people from this Benoit line, I’m just very curious about how my line actually fits in.

          Any help would be appreciated !!

    2. Nathaniel Gill-Hart (1880 – )
      brother-in-law of 1st cousin 3x removed
      Richard Charles Elson (1847 – 1931)
      father of Nathaniel Gill-Hart
      John ELSON (1884 – 1945)
      son of Richard Charles Elson
      Amelia Rice (1885 – 1957)
      wife of John ELSON
      Joseph Rice (1844 – 1915)
      father of Amelia Rice
      John William Rice (1821 – 1889)
      father of Joseph Rice
      Priscilla Rice (1854 – 1938)
      daughter of John William Rice
      John Charles Langdon (1885 – 1968)
      son of Priscilla Rice
      Stephen Watson Langdon (1920 – 1992)
      son of John Charles Langdon
      Ella Mary Langdon (1954 – )
      daughter of Stephen Watson Langdon
      Elizabeth Ann Taylor
      You are the daughter of Ella Mary Langdon

      I found this website that says he is
      https://thatsrelative.wordpress.com/tag/newfoundland/
      how u know this someone reply to u

      Seen 8:44pm

      Type a message…

      1. just wondering if u have this in your data base I am Stephen Watson Langdon grandson (possible Mi’kmaq)

      2. hi Dorothy I was wondering if you can help me out I have John William Rice Married to Susannah Smith and 2 wife Sarah Boyd / Priscella Rice was born in April 1854 She married Eli LANGDON on October 31, 1874, in Twillingate Iwas wondering if you can help me please.

        1. Hi Shawn, I don’t have anything on the Rice or Langdon names you’re looking for. I found WikiTree pages on them, with explanations of uncertainties and sources. You’ve probably already seen it, but if not I hope it helps.

      3. Hi Shawn,. Nathaniel Gill-Hart was my Great Great Grandfather. Do you have documentation that states that Richard Charles Elson was his birth father? Nathaniel Gill Hart’s birth record only names Sophia Gill as his birth mother. He was adopted by Charles Hart and his wife. If you have more information on Nathaniel Gill I would greatly appreciate it!

        Roberta

      4. I believe this is my family tree..

    3. Hi dorthy,
      Just wanted to say that I had a great aunt whose name was Elizabeth Benoit from burgeo born in 1866, but her parents were Vincent Paul Benoit and Louise frank joe.
      Are you sure of her parents names ?
      I too am trying to trace back my family from burgeo

      1. Hi Kath, no, I’m not sure. I have a number of children listed for Louise Frank Joe with Vincent Paul Benoit. No Elizabeth, but my list is likely incomplete.

  101. Hi Dorothy, I am looking for information on my Mi’kmaq heritage, my family are Currie’s, yet I am unable to find anything that would link them to Mi’kmaq ancestry yet on my great grandfathers birth certificate it clearly stated (micmac). His Name was George Currie of Rose Blanche. I found on the Newfoundland 1921 census his parents who are named William Sr. and Emma Currie, however I am not able to track back any further. Any assistance would be appreciated. I’m curious to know what Emma’s maiden name would of been, and also who William’s parents were, as maybe they would be the link, but again I do not know specifically, only hunches, any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you so much in advanced.

    1. Hi Kirby, I could find nothing on your Curries other than the 1921 census you mention. In case it helps anyone who might know more, here’s the census info:

      Dates of birth – William Sr. 1859, wife Emma 1867, son James 1886, daughter Violet 1892 (listed as Hepditch, widow, with daughters Rita b 1912 and Annie b 1916), son George 1895, son Claude 1901 and Maxwell 1906. William Jr. is the next household, b 1889, wife Charlotte b 1894 and children Matthew b 1917 and Helen b 1920. In separate households are Thomas Currie b 1888 with wife Annie and Alexander Currie b 1890, wife Sarah. I don’t know if those two are also sons, but might be.

    2. Hello. I’m wondering if you are any relation to John Matthews, born 1822 in Petites, Newfoundland? He had, at least two brothers, Samuel and Edward and a son, with Elizabeth Davidge, named Thomas Francis Matthews. I’ve seen the Currie name appear in some of my other research. If you are, and are willing to share your information, could you please email me atken.lisa@telus.net. Thank you

    3. Hi Kirby,

      It looks like we have a relative in common. William Sr. and Emma are my Great Great Grand parents and I too am searching for more information on them and seem to have hit a wall. I know this is a long shot since your comment was posted in 2017, but I am wondering if you have found more information on them since posting?

  102. Hi dorothy…merry Christmas. …looking for information Noah Pike 1864 married Jessie Rose belleoram
    Cheers

  103. Hi Dorothy – I’m looking to find out more info on Susannah Marche b.1840 (?) – 1880-81. She married James McFatridge March 22,1872. Had eight children. ( I have that history from detailed work that was completed on the McFatridge family, my family). Specifically, I would like to trace the Marche tree/origin. All I have is she was a MicMac French girl, possibly the daughter of Francis (or Francois) Marche.

    1. Hi .
      Very intrest to see if you found an info on susanna McFatridge nee March

  104. Hi Dorothy,
    Do you have any information on Lucy Evans (1831-1897) Newfoundland. Or her mother, Harriet Vardy (1831-1897) or her mother Elizabeth Jane Caisson, ?
    Thank you,
    Cathy

    1. Hi Cathy, women with these names are in my database but not connected in the way you give. Nor do the dates match. Could you clarify the dates – 1831-1897 is what you have for both Lucy and Harriet. I’m assuming the last names are their birth not married names?

      1. Hi, Harriet Vardy was born March 20, 1850 in Channel Port aux Basques and died August 20, 1910. , Her parents are John Vardy and Lucy Evans. She married Isadore Chaisson. Her mother Lucy Evans was born 1831 in pab and died Dec. 1897.
        Cathy

        1. Hi Cathy, thanks for clarifying the dates. Unfortunately, I can find nothing on Lucy Evans’ parents. I found her, though, in a couple of Ancestry trees as Lucy Mullins. One has her with two husbands, George Evans and John Vardy. But the dates for children don’t add up. I also found in a 1921 census district a household where the husband was listed as Hardy and the wife and kids as Vardy. I don’t know if the typo is in the original or transcription, but I thought it was worth bearing in mind.

  105. Hey Dorothy
    William Benoit and Elizabeth Anderson burgeoning nf and Lawrence Benoit and Frances Strickland

    1. Hi Jamie – dates, even approximate, for them?

    2. William Benoit and Elizabeth Anderson were the children of Lawrence Benoit and Fanny Strickland.

      1. Lewis Standing, have you got other name of children for Louisa Joe. I am from that family line on my Greatgrandfather Stephen Joe.

  106. This is the info I have received regarding some of my family history. Being robbed of my culture and history I was wondering what clan they were and whatever else I may have missed.

    Cyril’s(My Grandfather) mother was Annie White, daughter of Reuben LeBlanc (alias White) and Mary Delaney. Reuben was of Acadian descent, Mary was of Irish and Acadian descent (1/4 Acadian-Quebecois French, 3/4 Irish).

    Alvina’s (My grandmother) mother was French, having been bored in St. Pierre and came with her father from there. Her stepmother was a Revollan from Mainland, Port au Port Peninsula. Alvina’s father, John Ambrose Lucas, was of primarily French descent but his grandmother Henriette LeJeune was of mixed Acadian and Mi’Kmaw descent, while his great-great-great grandmother Anne Hache (1751-1827) was 3/4 French and 1/4 Aboriginal (either “Esquimeux” which could mean Innu, Montagnis, Cree, or Huron or possibly even Mi’Kmaw) descent.

    1. Hi Kimberley, I have some of your names in my database but also have others of the same names. So I don’t want to speculate on which one is which. With Anne Hache, the “Esquimaux” part would likely refer to Mi’kmaq from PEI.

  107. Hello Dorothy, I am looking for information on a Peter Cloaney (Cluney) born 1875 in St. Pierre, listed as immigrating to NL in 1901, can’t find anything on his parents. I have found him in the 1911 and 1921 Census for the Bay St. George area, in 1911 married to Mary but by 1921 listed as widowed. My mother has the Mary I mentioned as Mary Joseph Lainey/Laisne. I can’t find ANY info for a Mary Lainey born in 1885, this is the year listed for Peter’s wife, Mary, in the census. Their daughter Ada is my great-grandmother. Please help.

    1. Hi Roxanne, I can find nothing on Peter Cloaney/Cluney or Mary Joseph Lainey/Laisne. I also looked for her as Laine, Laing and Lane (all variations I’ve seen of Laisne). I tried variations of Cloaney but no luck there either. Anybody else able to help?

    2. Roxanne I can help you, We are related, Mainland on The Port au Port Peninsula is where she lived.

  108. Hey Dorothy…. any information on a Sarah Skead…1818 burgeo nf

    Cheers Jamie Rose

  109. Sarah Skeard Born on 1817.

    1. Hi Jamie, I have Sarah A. Skeard born 1815 or 1817 in Burgeo, d 1873 or 1874 Burgeo, as daughter of Thomas Skeard and no mother’s name. She married Henry Strickland, b abt 1815 Hermitage d 1874 Burgeo. They married abt 1838 in Burgeo. Henry was son of Thomas Strickland and Elizabeth surname unknown. I have 12 children for Henry and Sarah: Deborah, Dinah, Henry, Elizabeth Ann, Joshua, Edward, Ann, Emma Jane, Harriett, Isabella, Benjamin and John. I don’t know if they are correct.

  110.  
    Frances Fanny Billard. She was born Sep 1857 in Wreck Island, Nfld.. She
    married Joseph Anderson. They were married on 28 Sep 1879 in Upper Burgeo,Nfld.. She died Abt. 1942 in Burgeo, Nfld..
    Tom Billard. He was born Dec 1859 in Connaire Bay, Nfld..

     

     

     

     

     

     

    1. Hi Jamie, I have Frances and Tom Billard as children of William Billard (b abt 1819 Wreck Island d 1906) and Susanna or Mary Ann (surnames unknown). William was s/o Gabriel Billard (b 1784 St. Malo, France d 1863 Wreck Is. NL) and Miriam Durnford (b abt 1798 Francois NL d 1886 Grand Bruit NL). Miriam was d/o Samuel Durnford, b abt 1775 Poole, Dorset UK) and Anne surname unknown. Thomas Billard married Sarah Keziah Strickland, b 1863 maybe in Isle aux Morte.

    2. Hi Rose, do you have any information on Frances Billards mother? I believe it was Susannah but cannot find a surname. William Billard was her father, son of Gabriel and Miriam. He was apparently married three times. (Elizabeth, Mary Ann and Susannah, no surnamed for any of them) I see I am not the only one trying to fill in this blank. I am a ggg grand daughter of Frances (Fanny) Billard.

  111. Hi, Dorothy ! I was wondering if you can help me. My Great Great Great grandfather was Mathew Morris and my Great Great Great Grandmother was Sophia Reddick. They had a child named Lillian Louise Morris ( my Great Great Grandmother). Lillian did not know her father(Mathew Morris) and only used the surname Morris on her birth certificate, her step father raised her and her name was changed to Lillian Silvea. She was born 1879 . I found Mathew Morris I think. Mathew Morris born in Whycoromagh Inverness N.S. . He had a son named Christopher Morris .Christopher was born 1865 and died 1946 at the age of 81. Christopher’s mother was Mary Ellen Richard( not sure on the surname).Christopher’s death certificate was signed by Indian agent and was to relationship of the deceased from Eskasoni First Nation. Christopher was Mic Maq .So I assume his father Mathew Morris was as well. As I was uncovering the history behind the Morris name I discovered the Morris family is related to the Gould family line and the Denny family line. Is there anything you can pin point or correct or more information that is useful to me in my search for Mathew Morris and his family. thank you!

    1. Hi Dorothy, I have nothing on these Morrises. But googling them, I found Christopher Morris “age 5, shanty, Eskazoni” in the 1871 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq census. That fits with the birth year for your Christopher. Interestingly, there are 4 people named Morris listed and none are older than 14 years. Going back to the source should show what households they lived in. The list I found is arranged alphabetically. It is from Lucie LeBlanc Consentino’s Acadian & French-Canadian Ancestral Home. The census information comes from a PhD thesis by Daniel P. Strouthes entitled “Change in the Real Property Law of a Cape Breton Island Micmac Band, vol. 2.”

  112. Hello Dorothy. …I was wondering if you have any information on surnames Burgeo standing/brown/Janes/Strickland
    Cheers

    1. Hi Jamie, if you can post specific names you’re looking for, and dates for them, maybe I or readers can help out. They are very large families.

  113. Good Afternoon , Hoping that you can help me …I am quite lost . I am the daughter of Winstin Churchill Childs , his father was Goodlyn Childs , and a possible mother Phoebe Anderson , but seem to be unable to confirm this ( Goodlyn had 4 wives * children ) There is a Mary Rowe but I am unable to confirm that she was his mother , .. I did have an Aunt confirm that Churchills mother and one of her sisters were of Mi”kmaq desent , … gosh I am really lost here , Please say you can help . Goodland Childs , Goodlyn Childs … all from Newfoundland

    1. Hi Betty Ann, I have a Winston Childs b maybe 1920s, s/o Llewellyn Childs and Mary Jane Robinson, and another Winston Childs, born likely later, son of Cecil Childs and Sarah surname unknown. That’s it. I can’t find your Winston or Goodlyn. But maybe someone reading this can help. Let’s hope so.

    2. Winston Churchill childs all of your anchestors mentioned were or resided in a little community called Boswarlos. You can type in the location by entering in the postal code which is( a0n1a0)I personally know about all of the family.Ilived next door to them when they lived there and moved over the road further ,just 3 houses to the west.Iknew your father quite well and my older brother (Kevin) grew up and hung around with him until they both went to Toronto around 1964.Your brother was around 2 years older or so ,that would make him around 72,had he been living.Iremember when your dad passed on .He was way too young.Ithink he had a sister who married a Con Gale from West Bay Port au Port.Ithink her name was Bridget. You can call me and I will be glad to tell you what I can. By the way ,your dad was a good person that had his very humorus side. He used to call my dad on occasion.He thought a lot of him.ALLthe Best now.(Andrew) Tel: 648-9364

    3. Winstin’s sisterBridget’s son Johnny Gale live in West Bay, her grandson Johnny Duffney live in Piccadilly. jduffney@live.com
      Goodlyn Childs’ parents were Emma Jane Frampton(sister to my gr.mother) and Solomen Childs

      1. Thank You Phyllis , any help you can provide would be so appreciated

    4. Hi there,

      I’m Betty-Ann’s daughter.

      Looking for information on a Stella Martin (one of the four wives listed above of Goodland Childs). Had a son, Winston Churchill Childs and possibly another son – Joey or Clayton.

      Newfoundland area. Looking to confirm whether Stella was First Nation decent or not.

      Thank you,
      Ashley

  114. Hello Dorothy.. come across Madeline Dallimont or Dallimont family Mikqam

    1. Hi Jamie, I have Madeline Dollimont b 1814 in Belleoram d Apr 1893, d/o Owen Dollimount (1775-1850) and Elizabeth Organ (1775-1853). Madeline married Robert Rose, 1805-1887 Belleoram. I have nothing more about her parents than that. Also you asked about Rachel Kearley, Jessie Rose and Noah Pike – nope, nothing. Maybe readers can help?

  115. I received a message from a friend today who said he was in upstate NY and met some women with my maiden name that are part of the Cayuga Native American tribe. I have been trying to research if my family has any Native American roots. I am not having any luck with where I should look. I did find out that the Mi’kmaq tribe was quite prevalent where my family was from which is the PEI area. Our family name is Wedge which was originally Aucoin. Can you help me find out any information or tell me where I should begin my search? Thanks

    1. Hi Debbie, thanks for writing. Aucoin is a name found in PEI and throughout Atlantic Canada. It is Acadian and Mi’kmaq – depends on the specific individuals in your family. I just added another Acadian genealogy site on this page (2nd in list). It has information on Aucoins so might be of some help. Also the Acadian one listed above it and Stephen White’s site. If you want to post some names and dates here, maybe I or readers may be able to help you out.

  116. Dorothy, I have been trying to find information about Sarah Jesso born about 1822. Sarah married Andrew Debison and they are both listed in the Bras D’ Or First Nation records. I have been unable to find out what family tree Sarah decends from. Do you have any information pertinent to my query? Sarah Jesso and Andrew Debison would be my great great great grandparents.

    1. Hi Edna
      Sarah Jesso or Jessome and Andrew Debison/Devison were my gg grand parents. Sarah was the daughter of Jean Baptiste Jessome ( also spelt Jesso or Josseaume b. about 1781 and Marie Rigby b. abt 1791.

      Rose

  117. Looking for any info on john Stevenson birth 1881 death 1960.

  118. Hi Dorothy . I’m Looking for George Newman Mortons Harbour Newfoundland He had a daughter name Eliza Fudge Newman born in 1863 . Aug 31 1876 George Newman, Wid, Fish, Triton & Dorcas Rendell ( Randell ) , Spin, Triton . At Triton I Don’t know if Dorcas Rendell or Randell is her mother, I’m just wondering is this George Newman part of Mic mac Indian or beuthick indian thanks .

    1. Hi Shawn, I don’t have your George Newman but, googling him, I found a first marriage to Elizabeth Fudge on Jan. 29 1859 in Anglican Marriages (Nf Grand Banks: Nf Vital Stats v. 87 Twillingate). He’s listed as from Twillingate, she from Nipper’s Hr.

      On Rootsweb (Ancestry) I found Elizabeth Fudge as d/o Samuel Fudge, b abt 1790 in Dorset England, and Honour, b abt 1795. George and Elizabeth are listed with children Rebecca b May 1856, Samuel b May 1859, Ursula b 1861, Eliza b 6 Apr 1863 Triton, and Elizabeth b 11 Jun 1865 Dark Tickle. With 2nd wife Dorcas Randell, there’s one daughter Louisa b Jun 1865.

      Date of birth doesn’t seem right for daughter Elizabeth from 1st marriage. She is listed as married to Augustus Bridger. Eliza, b 1863, is married to James Fudge. 2nd marriage daughter Louisa is married to 1st William Fifield, 2nd Eli Pollard.

      If you haven’t found these already, sorry for not putting the links in but I’ve had them mess up my formatting. As for Mi’kmaq or Beothuk, nothing I saw suggests that but I didn’t find his parents. Hope this helps a bit.

      1. ty dorothy god bless reason I asked Eliza Fudge I have a pic of her and the way she is dressed in black she looks native and my gg nan Julia Russell is her daughter and My nan looks dark colour I have pics this is the reason why I asked about George Newman I have no pics for him.Thanks anyway for your info . Is there anything on Holloways or Collins From bonavista bay My gggg 1790 Samuel Collins is on my pop side and Halloways my nan side Her father name is Kenneth halloway from Dover or hare Bay or Newport I know his father was a sealer he died from frozen on the ice .Collinses have been present in Newfoundland since at least the 1600s. Some early instances are

        1. Shawn,

          I’m researching various Collinses in Newfoundland. I would be interested in discussing the Bonavista Collinses with you.

  119. Hi Dorothy,
    I am looking for information on my great, great, great grandmother, named Sally Green. My grandfather said she was part Mi’kmaq and part Inuit. She was from Mutton Bay, Labrador. She married John Roberts (I think I may have found his confirmation record – 1871 – age 47 – listed as married – Northern Peninsula – Bonne Bay District). This makes sense because my father’s family is from Norris Point.
    Dates of birth/death, genealogy would be much appreciated!

  120. Hi I’m looking for the names of soulis joes parents/grandparents. (He is of native descent) and possibly some history about him. We have some but not a lot . He is our great great great grandfather. Any help would be great! Thanks
    Brenda

    1. Hi Brenda, I’ve looked but can’t find anything for you. I’ve moved your comment to this page so that readers who might be able to help will be more likely to see it.

  121. I am looking for the mother of Mary Parks born in Bay of Islands Newfoundland and died 1862 Cow Head, Newfoundland . She was the child of Robert Parks and Mary ??? looking for her Micmac roots.

    1. Hi Darlene, Mary Brooks Park’s mother is a bit of a mystery. If you search through the comments here, you’ll find a lot of discussion about her. Her name may have been Mary Joe, but I’m not sure. She may have been born about 1759 in Burin area and died after 1849 in Brook’s Cove, Bay of Islands. She may have also been married to John Brooks. With Robert Park, she may have had sons Thomas Park (b 1796 Bay of Islands d 1870 McIvers BOI) and James Clark Park (b abt 1805).

  122. Hi Dorothy,
    I am in search of information regarding the Mi’kmaq ancestry of my great-great grandfather Samuel Barnes (or Bearnes), married to Mary Agnes Rideout. My great grandmother was their daughter, Diana Barnes, whom was married to Jared (Gerard in some documents) Payne of Bonne Bay area. The Mi’kmaq ancestry through the Jared Payne is traced back to the Brake family and Jane Matthews, however, my grandfather said his mother (Diana) was native as well. Do you have any information related to Samuel Barnes and Mary Rideout, or any documentation showing the Mi’kmaq connection? Samuel was said to have come from Nova Scotia originally. Thanks for your time!

    Kind regards,
    Chelsea

    1. Hi Chelsea, I have Samuel Barnes (1843-maybe 1929) as s/o William Barnes (b 1821 Norfolk UK d 1882 Woody Point) and Sarah Maria Yates (b 1824 Norfolk UK d 1895 Bonne Bay).

      I have Mary Agnes Rideout (b 1875 Bonne Bay d bef 1945 Norris Point) as d/o Solomon Rideout (1852- bef 1921) and Miriam Alfreda Ash (1859-1911), both born in Carbonear.

      I have Alfreda’s parents as Richard Ash and Mary Jane Taylor, both born Carbonear and died Trout River. That’s all I can find on them, but maybe someone reading can help out. Good luck and thanks for writing.

    2. following this.. have there been anymore information on Samuel barnes

      1. Hi Kirsten, I haven’t been able to find any further information on Samuel Barnes. I will be traveling back to NFLD this spring and intend to check out the archives in the hopes of finding more info, or any documents showing the Mi’kmaq connection.

        1. Hi Chelsea. I’m researching my 3rd great grandfather, John Matthews, born 1822 petites, no and died 1882 in Shoal Brook, Newfoundland. He had brothers Samuel and Edward. It is my understanding that he was Mi’kmaq, as well, however I have been unable to prove his parentage. Do you have and information that you’d be willing to share? Thanks

  123. Hi here,

    I am looking for information regarding William James Wheeler from Boy of Islands….possibly born Sept. 6, 1881….my great grandfather. I am herring that he possibly had Mi’qmak ancestry. Any information to sure would be wonderful!

    1. Hi Tracey, I found posts from 2005 on a message board on Ancestry about “James and Delilah Wheeler” (sorry, links to these pages mess up my page but you can find it by googling those names). I don’t know if they’re who you are looking for but enough matched with what I had that I thought maybe. If not, the name of your William’s wife or child might help find the right one.

      William JAMES Wheeler b abt 1882 in Bay of Islands, married Delilah Samms 1910 in North Sydney, Cape Breton. She was born about 1884 in Codroy, d/o Thomas Samms and Elizabeth surname unknown. I also have Thomas as married to an Elizabeth Ball, with other children. I don’t know if it’s the same woman. Thomas, b 1858 Codroy d 1914 Lark Hr BOI, was s/o Benjamin Samms (1814 Codroy – 1870 Port Aux Basques) and Mary surname unknown. Benjamin was s/o Thomas Samms (b 1778 Bedford England) and Catherine Poole (b 1773 Bay of Chaleur). Catherine’s father was William Poole.

  124. Hi Dorothy,

    I am wondering if you can help me. I am trying to determine if I have any Mi’kmaq heritage. As long as I can remember my father has told me that his grandfather was half Mi’kmaq, but I cannot find anything regarding this in my search. His grandfather is Willis Stewart Pinksen, born in Big Cove, NL and Willis’s parents were John Charles Pinksen and Dorothy Pinksen (nee George). I have no idea if their is any validity to my father’s understanding of his grandfather’s background. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Jackie

    1. Hi Jackie, I have Willis Stewart Pinksen (b 1878 Big Cove d 1867 in Wild Cove, White Bay) as s/o John Charles Pinksen (b 1843 Harbour Grace d 1921 Seal Cove, White Bay) and Dorothy George (B 1854 Hants Hr d 1932 Seal Cove). I can’t find parents for John Charles. I have William George and a Newhook (first name unknown) as Dorothy’s parents, but I’m not sure about them. Sorry, I know that’s not much help to you.

    2. Thank you … This much I hadfigured out too.. My dad had always said that Willis was 1/2 Mi’kmaq. I know this is not from the Pinksen side, but perhaps the George side? I have a picture of Dorothy George and that’s all I know. Do you know anything about George family, everyone I know says this Mi’kmac surname?

      Thanks for your help.

      Jackie

      1. Hi Jackie, I agree that the George side would be the best to look at. It’s one of those names where some branches or families have Mi’kmaq ancestry and others don’t. Unfortunately, I know nothing more about your Dorothy George and couldn’t find anything online. Maybe somebody reading will be able to help – hope so.

        1. Thanks again, I think that George is the linage to follow as well. Like I said, there is oral history….my dad also said there is a Mi’kmaq burial ground in his home community of Wild Cove in White Bay.

      2. Hi Jackie: This is Lionel Hartson originally from Corner Brook. My mother was a Pinksen. The man John Charles Pinksen originally came from Derbyshire England. It was three brothers that came here as young teenagers and settled in Harbour Grace. Dorthy was right about Dorthy George from Hants Harbour. My Great Grandmother was Louisa Blake from Peter’s Arm. now renamed Peter’s View which is in the Twillingate area. My Grandmother was Winfred Bertha and she was born in the one room hospital there. I spoke to Louisa’s Neice in Seal Cove and got this information. This lady now has dementia. I was also told by my Grandmother and mother that they never signed the census form due to shame at that time. I hope this gives you a little more to go on. I would look up Newhooks in Hants Harbour and call around to get more information. Good luck. Lionel Hartson

  125. I am following my matrilineal line. I am a descedent of Susannah Poole who married William Anderson, his second wife. I am seeking the parents of Susannah Poole. Born aprox 1822 died aprox 1914. She spent time in Burgeo, Newfoundland. Now I am wondering either she came from England or was she aborignal? My most sincere thanks for any support, a great-x-daughter of Susannah. SGS

    1. Hi Susan, I don’t know if my info is right but I have Susannah’s parents as William Poole and Elizabeth surname unknown. I have John Poole as William’s father and mother unknown. I don’t have a birthplace for Susannah but have Burgeo as where she died. Sorry I haven’t got more on them for you.

      1. Deep thanks.

  126. doing family tree’s . do you know anything on reids.
    moses reid who married maria ann spingle . their parents where born etc.

    1. Hi Holley, I have Moses Reid born 22 May 1854 L’Anse aux Meadows, died 7 July 1917 Neddie’s Hr Bonne Bay. Ann Maria Spicknell/Maria Ann Spingle b 22 Sep 1855 Cole Hr Bonavista Bay, d 1 Aug 1931 Neddie’s Hr. They married maybe 1876 in Bonne Bay. As Ann Maria’s parents, I have only their names, James Spicknell/Spingle and Mary Ann Hann.

      Moses’ parents: Timothy Reid (b 1829 Conception Hr, d 28 Nov 1906 Neddie’s Hr) and Aurelia Pynn (b 12 May 1829 Quirpon, d 27 May 1888 Deep Water Cove, Bonne Bay). Timothy’s parents: William Henry Reid (b 1794 England, d 1883 Deep Water Cove) and Ann Rumbolt (b abt 1806 d 1883 Deep Water Cove, d/o John Rumbolt and Mary Ann Sweetapple). Hope this helps.

      1. I have lots on info on Spingle/Hann related to Snow and Reid families of Quebec and NL

        1. Hi Joy, thanks for the information. I had a bit on these families but you have added more. I found James Spingle/Spicknell as born abt 1826 in England, died 1881 Deep Water Cove, Bonavista Bay. Mary Ann Hann b 1825 Cape Cove, Bonavista Bay. Their daughter as Ann Maria, b 1855 Cole Hr, Bonavista Bay d 1931 Neddies Hr, Bonne Bay. She married Moses Reid 1876 in Bonne Bay and had 6 children.

        2. Hi Joy,
          I have been trying to trace my Snow family roots but have limited info. My father was Charles Snow of Rocky Hr. (married Amy Payne of Winterhouse Brook), grandfather Edgar Snow (married Masie Reid), great-grandfather Isaac Snow. I know some of Isaac Snow’s children were baptized in Quebec, along the lower north shore. I have very little beyond this. If you have any info that you could share I would greatly appreciate it!
          Regards,
          Lorraine

    2. Hi

      I’m related to Spingle family of Quebec through James Spicknell/Spingle who married my ancestor Mary Hann/Hand of NL

    3. Maria Ann Spingle was related to my family via the Hann/Hand of Bonavista, NL

  127. Hi Dorothy,
    I have been looking for information on my possible Mi’kmaq heritage from the west coast of Newfoundland. I was recently told that my family there were, at least in part, Mi’kmaq, but have not been able to confirm this through my own research. My grandfather was Stephen Alley born in 1916 or 17, His parents were Elijah Alley and Martha Hulan. Any information you might have would be extremely helpful to our family understanding our heritage. Thank you

    1. Hi Paul, you may have all the info that I have on your Alley family. But here goes: Your great-grandfather Elijah was son of Elijah Allez, 1840-1927 St. David’s, Bay St. George. He married Ann Morris, b 1843 Barrisway d 1921 St. David’s, d/o Clement Morris and Lydia Hulan.

      Elijah Sr. was s/o Nicholas Allez (b 1817 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, d 1858 Sandy Point BSG) and Marie Pierce (1818-1898 St. David’s BSG). Nicholas’ father was John James Allez (b abt 1777 Guernsey, d 1859 Sandy Point). From Ancestry, I have Nicholas’ mother as Martha Jane Hulan, b 1797 in McKay’s BSG, but that doesn’t make sense if Nicholas was born in Guernsey before his father or parents came to Nfld. Also a 20 year difference in their ages.

      On the Morris side, Clement’s parents were Robert Morris (b 1782 Dorset England, d 1861 Robinsons BSG) and Eleanor Hulan (1786 McKay’s to 1869 Robinsons). Clement’s wife Lydia Hulan (1810 McKays to 1893 Barrisway) was d/o John Thomas Hulan and Sarah Gale (b 1772, d/o John Gale and Mary Dodge).

      With the family names you have, I think you’d find Kirk Butt’s Bay St. George histories valuable. The families have roots in the Channel Islands and UK but also have very long histories in Bay St. George. Remember too if you’re searching records, the spelling variations: Alley/Allez and Hulan/Heulan. Hope this helps and good luck.

      1. Hi!

        I’m a recent college grad in Boston, and I’ve been doing a lot of genealogical research on my ancestors from Newfoundland. My family lived on Sandy Point in St. George’s Bay (which I have been fortunate to visit) and recently I found out that Ann Hulan is my 6x great grandmother. Eleanor and Robert Morris are my 5x great grandparents. I saw what I think is your archived email about John Huelin, and I was wondering if you ever figured out where “Garyou” is? I would be very grateful for any information about that… It’s been very exciting discovering this family connection!

        All the best,

        Daniel Seaward

        1. Hi Daniel, nice to hear from you and happy you’re finding family connections in Nfld. Sorry, but you’ll have to remind me about John Huelin and “Garyou”. I can’t remember and can’t find any reference to it on this page. Thanks.

        2. Hi again, I was curious so did some googling. I found the 1999 archived message on a rootsweb forum asking about Garyou. It’s a different Dorothy. I also found a MyHeritage listing for Ann Hulan Swyer, d/o John Huelin. It gives his place of birth as “Garyou, Jersey, Channel Islands.” So I guess it is or was a place in Jersey, although I couldn’t find any mention of it on any Jersey or Channel Is. websites. Maybe there’s a different spelling – perhaps in Jèrriais which, according to Wikipedia, is the traditional language. Anyway, thanks – I’ve learned a bit about Jersey today!

      2. Thank you. I am just seeing this now.
        This is definitely helpful. I will purchase a copy of Kirk R Butts book. My families oral history contains a strong Mi’kmaq connection, but it seems to be tricky to track down the specifics.
        Thank you again,
        Paul.

  128. looking for info on leah white ,married William harris and had daughter mary Elizabeth harris ,who married pittman in rcoky hr,nl. leah and William was from trout river , nl. nad they were married in trout river ,nl. on may 10/1887 thanks

    1. Hi Holley, I have Leah White as b abt 1868 in Trout River, d/o George Willis White (b 1853 Bonne Bay) and Mary Ann Benoit. George White was s/o of Alfred Wight/White (b 1818 Carbonear d 1907 Bonne Bay) and Ann Noseworthy (b 1819 d 1894 Bonne Bay). Ann Benoit was d/o Sebastien Benoit (b 1836 Sandy Point d 1928 Woods Is. BoI) and Jane Hutchings (b 1840 Cow Head d 1928 Woods Is.). Sebastien was s/o Sebastien Benoit (b abt 1800 Stephenville Xing d 1895 Black Duck Brook) and Theotiste/Catherine Jesseau (b abt 1813 Little Bras d’Or Cape Breton d Bay of Islands). Sebastien was s/o Francois Benoit and Anne L’Official. Theotiste was d/o Joseph Marie Jesseau and Marie Josephe Anne Marche. You can find lots of info online for these latter names.

      Hope this helps. Just to let you and others know, I and my database will not be online for the rest of May. I’ll approve comments when I can so they’re visible for readers who might be able to help.

  129. Hello, Just wondering if or what info you may have on Thomas Drover & Alfreda George.
    Elias George & Mary Anne Rowe . The Drover family were of Heart`s Contents and Upper Island Cove NFLD.

    1. Hi Elizabeth, I see you’ve written before about the Drover, George, Rowe and Gosse families. I have nothing on the names you’ve given, sorry. I’ve moved your comment to this post because there’s a better chance that a reader here will be able to help out. Thanks, and good luck!

    2. My grandfather was Elias drover and his parents were Thomas and Alfreda. I’m wondering if you’re talking about the same family?

  130. Hi Dorothy, I read a volumn of The Micmac Shore that was written by you and Marlene Companion, some time ago. It was so interesting, that I would like to see the other 2 Volumues. Can you tell me where I can fine them? I’ve contacted my ward councillor, Gerard Alexander, but, he doesn’t know where I can get it. You have done us a great service in your research on this,Bay of Islands and Bay St. George area. Thank you so much.

    1. Hi Anna, it should be at the Qalipu office in Corner Brook. It was done for them, not as a public document, so it is not generally available. Thanks for your kind words.

  131. Looking for information on Charlotte young born in 1839 marriage George Reid born in 1843 I think she is Mary Reid mother .Was charlotte young indian of Condroy, Newfoundland.

    1. Hi Linda, I have Charlotte Young (1839-1893), marr George Read/Reid, as mother of Mary Ann Reid (1858-1934 Codroy) marr Reuben Kendall. But I have no parents for Charlotte and can find nothing. I also have a Charlotte Young, b 1832 Codroy, as d/o James Young and Elizabeth Gallop. An Ancestry tree has Charlotte (same date/place) as d/o James Young and Elizabeth Jesso. Neither I nor the Ancestry tree have a husband or children for that Charlotte. I mention her only because the date and place of birth are fairly close. Sorry I can’t find anything else on her.

    2. Hi Linda, I have also been looking for information about Charlotte Young. I was wondering if you were able to find out who her parents were for sure.
      Thank you

      1. no I did not find any thing om charlotte young parent still looking

        1. Hi There
          I have a Charlotte Young on my tree…. Her parents I have as James Young and Elizabeth Gallop, as Gallops run in my family line. Elizabeth is my 4th great aunt. She is an Aunt to my 2x gr grandfather Benjamin (Beas) Gallop.

  132. ty for quick reply. Yes you are right about this so far too. I did find out that rebecca sophia shears was born in Barrisway, and interesting ties in Isle aux Morts too. This is pretty ineteresting stuff. And stephen was married to a woman named catherine.

  133. Hello. My grandmothers name was elizabeth brown from rock harbour and she was married to arthur shears. they have lived in burnt isles and rocky harbour, but his family comes from robinsons area. His parents were allan james shears (i believe) and his wife was priscilla gilliam i believe. And I know that my past great uncles were also guides. I am wondering if i have mikmaq heritage.

    1. Hi Sally, using Ancestry trees, I added to the small bit of info I had on your Browns and Shears. You have both Rock Hr and Rocky Harbour. Some Ancestry trees have Rock Harbour for Elizabeth Brown’s family, and I’m not sure if it’s correct or a typo. Rocky Harbour is in Bonne Bay and Rock Harbour is in Placentia Bay, so opposite sides of the island.

      I found little that tells me their ancestry, other than Mary Priscilla Gillam’s mother, Rebecca Sophia Shears (1836-1909), is d/o of Stephen Chatter Shears born in 1809 in Devon, England. Not much help, I’m afraid, maybe some readers can add to it. Thanks for writing.

  134. This comment is for Kelli in regard to her Jan 13th 2012 post Samuel Park and Mary Ann Hussey.
    Zac Park, my grandfather was the son of Samuel Park. Great Grandfather Samuel (nick name Big Sam) was born out of wedlock to Ellen Park b May 12, 1843, daughter I believe of William and Sarah Park. (if Sarah was a Wheeler I would love to have more details) He is buried in the graveyard across from the church in Cox’s cove. Robert Park was his step father but Big Sam had half brothers and sisters from that union. Ellen had at least three more children before the marriage and Robert had possibly one child before the marriage. Big Sam married Mary Ann Hussey who died in Mt. Moriah and was buried in the old Anglican grave yard Cox’s cove ( No headstone) next to her mother Patience Hussey and across from two of her sons Sam. James and Isaac.

    1. Hi Mary, thanks for the information on Samuel Park. I see that Kelli’s comment is one of those that was lost when this page crashed. That means I have no email address for her so can’t forward this. I hope you see this, Kelli!

  135. after inciudent that happened in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) in 1746, when after over 40 French ships attempting to bring weapons and supplies to the Mi’kmaq of Sipekne’katik district in hopes of driving out the English. This incident decimated over 1/3 to 1/2 of the entire Mi’kmaq population in Sipekne’katik district since the 40 ships that landed in Kjipuktuk carried with them a deadly combination of scurvy, typhus, and typhoid. Around 500 Mi’kmaq from Sipekne’katik district headed out of sheet harbor in over 200 birch bark canoes and headed for Newfoundland to escape from not only the diseases that arrived with the french ships but also from the british who ended up building a fort in Kjipuktuk only 3 years later in 1749.
    Many of these Mi’kmaq were remnants of the 3 large clans that once controlled Kjipuktuk (Halifax), along with Mi’kmaq of sheet harbour, musquodoboit, and shubenacadie.

    1. Hi Michael, it’s important to know – and remember – history, so thanks for this reminder.

  136. Hi Dorothy,
    I wrote on here before but didnt get a repsonse back. I am looking for information on Lenora (Fraize or Frazer) She married Richard Parrill of Pines Cove(Points Cove). She was from in around Conception Bay area. Do you happen to have any info? Thanks

    1. Hi Sabrina, I’m sorry for not replying to your earlier comments but I had no information for you. Still don’t, I’m afraid, but I’ve moved this comment to where it might get more visibility by readers who might know the Fraize and Parrill families. I see that Lenora was born in 1856 and died 1913 and her parents were John Fraize and Elizabeth Babb. If anyone can help, please write!

    2. I may have already responded to this comment! I have information about this family!!! Would love to share!

      Linda (Fraize) Kirby

      1. HI Linda, the Fraize family is an interesting history, all the Parrill’s of GNP have a common ancestor Leonara Fraize

        1. Hi Ephraim. I have the Fraize family back to Devon in England, in the early 1500s. I visited Barnstaple, Devon, a couple of years ago, to see where Joseph came from. He is the Fraize who came here in 1790 with his son, Thomas, and started the Fraizes over here!! I would love to share information. My email address is lkirby@mun.ca Look forward to hearing from you!

      2. Hello Linda, I would love any info you have on this family. My father-in-law is the great-grandson of Lenora Fraize.

        1. Hi Roxanne. I have a fair bit of information on the family, but haven’t confirmed it with vital statistics as of yet! I even found Leonora and Richard’s graves in Savage Cove on a trip there earlier this year…. it was sooo exciting! Would love to share information! Email me at lkirby@mun.ca

      3. I live in Cape breton and my great great grandmother was Sarah mae fraize. I think she came to Nova Scotia when she was 7.I believe she was born 1875 and died in 1977.My grandmother says her fathers nickname was “black Moses”.I am not saying this to be racist as these are my ancestors and this is being said to help find them.I found a Moses fraize married Mahala Piercy in carbonear in 1867 on Dec 24 by a rev john s.Piercy.I am wondering if they were Sarahs parents.I was hoping to see if you had any record of their children.I believe sarah had violet,gus and william.My grandmother tells stories of making ba nick bread with her mother.It is so important to me to fill in the blanks.thank you! 1brendonobrien@gmail.com

        1. I have information that Joseph Butt married Sarah Fraize in cape Breton ns. Joseph Butt was related to me thru my grandmother Jane Butt . This line of Butts were from Carbonear Newfoundland. I can be contacted thru the following e mail addresses. Coolgrandpa@i cloud.com or burwilnat@hotmail.com

    3. Hi Sabrina I have the Fraize family tree dating back to England,

      1. Hello Ephraim, I am also researching the Fraize family. My father-in-law is the great-grandson of Lenora Fraize. He would love more info on that line.

        1. HI Roxanne

          I can be reached at ephpatey@yahoo.ca if you would like to correspond. have a great day

        2. HI Roxanne, I’m also a great grandson of Lenora Fraise which means that your father in law and I are related. Is he from Pines Cove GNP?

      2. Hi there I have a great great great grandmother named Sarah mae fraize.I am trying to find out if her father is moses fraize and mother mahala piercey from carbonear.sarah was born in 1875 and moses was married in 1867 by rev john peach.my email is 1brendonobrien@gmail.com.
        We are looking for relatives or history on moses, sarah,or mahala to try and put it all together.

        1. Hi Brendan! Moses was indeed married to Mahala Piercey! She died in 1969 and he married again to Mary Jane Scaplen. Sara Scaplin Fraize was born 03 May 1880 to Moses and his second wife, Mary Jane. Are you sure of Sara’s birth date??? Would love to share information! Email me at lkirby@mun.ca

          Linda (Fraize) Kirby

    4. Sabrina;
      I have a bit of information on Richard Parrill but more on Lenora Fraize who came from Carbonear. My email is: yvonnewilliams@hotmail.com

      1. Hi Yvonne. I have information on Lenora as well! Found her and Richard’s headstones in Savage Cove this year!!! Would love to share! Email me at lkirby@mun.ca!

        Linda (Fraize) Kirby

  137. Hello Dorothy , what a great website you have here. I’m putting together family tree for my new born son . I cannot seem to find any information on a Mary Joyce who had married Mark childs in lark harbour in 1909 . She had passed away in 1965

    1. Hi, and thanks. What a great idea to do for your baby boy! But I’m sorry to say I can’t be of much help. I found Mark and Mary Childs in the 1921 census for Bay of Islands, Lark Harbour. It says Mark was born May 1882 in Bonne Bay, and Mary in Mar 1889 in Lark Hr. Children listed are Amelia, George, Louisa, Sarah, James and Annie. I’m guessing they’re the ones, although Mary’s birth name is not given. Maybe a bit more information – on one of their kids or Mark’s parents – might help me or someone reading find out more for you.

    2. Hi Walker Charles, I have some information on Mary Joyce and Mark Childs. If you are still interested send me an email.

  138. Dear Dorothy,

    You mentioned the Poole family of New Harbour on the south coast in a reply you made to a query on June 22, 2014. I was wondering if you recall the source for William, John and Elizabeth Poole and their dates of birth. I’ve just started down the road with this family.

    God Bless
    John Paul Bradford

    1. Hi John, the only information I have on the Pooles you mention is what’s in that comment – “Elizabeth Poole, maybe born 1751, sister of John (b abt 1760) and William Poole (b Bay of Chaleur, near Harbour Breton).” I have no sources noted, I think I got them from another database. I checked Ancestry trees and there is nothing more there. I have Elizabeth as married to Philip Grandy, but no parents for him. William was married to Mary, surname unknown, and I have no name for John’s wife. Not much help to you, I’m sorry.

      1. Hi Dorothy, I have an Elizabeth Poole BIRTH 05 APR 1750 • Warwickshire, England DEATH 27 MAY, 1796 • Garnish, , Newfoundland and Labrador. She was married to Philip Grandy BIRTH 1749 • Isle of Jersey, Channel Islands, U.K
        DEATH 1830 • Garnish, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Her parents were John Poole and Mary Stocks. Philips parents were, Philippe Grandin
        1724 • de Leouville, Guernsey, Channel Isles DEATH 1764 and mother was Elizabeth Le Gresley
        BIRTH 22 MAY 1717 • Val de la Mare, Jersey, Channel Islands DEATH 6 AUG 1788 • St Ouen, Jersey, Channel Islands. Elizabeth and Philip were my 5th great grandparents.

  139. HI,
    Thank you for the info on EHE Hacketts dated 22 Jan 2012. Could you please tell me where you got the information that Elizabeth Saunders , wife of Thomas Hynes , was a Mi’kmaq woman? Do you have anymore info on the Saunders family?
    I am tracing the indigenous lines of Michael Hackett and Elizabeth Hynes .
    Thank you very much for your time.

    1. Hi Jaci, the comment you mention from 22 Jan 2012 was written by a reader, not me. I have no documentation on whether Elizabeth Saunders was Mi’kmaq. For Elizabeth Hynes and Michael Hackett, I have them as married 28 Nov 1892. She was born 1872 English Hr East, died 1933 Bay of Islands, d/o Joseph Hynes (b 1843 English Hr East d 1929 Bay of Islands) and his first wife Martha Murphy (b English Hr E d abt 1882 Wood’s Is). Joseph was s/o Thomas Hynes and Elizabeth Saunders. I don’t know Martha’s parents.

      I have Michael Hackett (b 1866 English Hr E, d 1933 Bay of Islands) as s/o William Hackett and Elizabeth Smith (no dates, except for marriage 8 Oct 1862 in Fortune Bay). William Hackett’s parents were John Hackett, possibly born in Labrador, and Ann Loughlin, born Flat Islands in Placentia Bay. Elizabeth Smith’s father may have been John Charles Smith. I don’t know her mother’s name. Hope this helps.

      1. Hi Dorothy,

        Do you have the documents for Michael Hackett, William Hackett (marriage cert/birth certificate), and John Hackett (birth certificate)? Do you have anything showing John Hackett’s parents?

        Do you have anything showing they are Mi’kmaq

      2. It would also be great to know where you got this information 🙂
        can you please send a link?

        Thanks, Dorothy!

        1. Hi Bren, I have no documentation for any Hacketts or Elizabeth Hynes. The info I have comes from family trees that others have shared with me, Ancestry trees and sites like NLGenWeb.

  140. Hi Dorothy,
    I’m looking for further information on my family Payne and Rideout who lived in Wildcove NFLD.
    My Grandfather Harry Payne was born to Lila Rideout and George Payne. He had a sister Susan. Lila died in late 1800s when my grandfather was 20. George remarried a women with the last name of Fox and had 6-8 more children. I’m curious to find out if Lila had native origins after seeing her picture that was stored upside down in a bureau built by by gifted grandfather who refused to answer any of our questions.

    1. Hi Wendy, I don’t have Harry Payne, Lila or their parents but I found this marriage record on Nf Grand Banks in Twillingate Congregational Parish Records 1877-1902:
      “Aug 26 1889, George PAYNE, 26, bach, [occ.] fish,[res.] Twillingate, [father] Charles Payne, [minister] John F. Geddes, [married]
      Lilla RIDEOUT 24, spin, [res.] Twillingate, [father] Philip Rideout NOTES: George was the s/o Charles & Martha Payne, & likely grandson of George Payne. He md (2) widow Lucy A. Simmonds. Lilla was b Jan 10 1866 Wild Cove – d Aug 16 1901 Wild Cove age 36 yrs; her mother was Jane Fox.”

      I also found, on NLGenWeb Notre Dame Bay Multi-Denominational Births 1892-1894, a birth record for Ada Mary Paine, b 25 July 1892 Wild Cove Twillingate, parents George and Lilah (Rideout). Research notes say “Maiden name was given in entry. Lilla Rideout was b Jan 10 1866 Twill, the d/o Philip Rideout & Jane Fox.”

      So Ada Mary would be Harry’s sister, and Lila’s mother’s name was Jane Fox, George’s 2nd wife was Lucy Simmonds – being a widow, that last name was probably her 1st husband’s. That’s all I can find. I hope it helps you some.

  141. Hi Dorothy! Just wanted to note that unfortunately, Jonie Billard passed away a number of years ago, and the link you have above for her page on descendants of Gabriel Billard no longer works (genealogy.com has removed it and its child URLs).

    I’ve been adding Billard genealogy info for the past few years to wikitree, which is an open source genealogical site; feel free to link to this. It includes a lot of links to source documentation whenever possible, too (for example, Gabriel Billard’s original birth record from the Government of France archives).

    Gabriel and his descendants can be found here: http://www.wikitree.com/genealogy/Billard-Descendants-10

    1. Thank you, Jeff, for letting me know this. I will update the Billard link to your site now.

  142. Hi Dorothy,

    I’m looking for information on my grandmother Elizabeth Rose Samms 1928 – 2003, Stephenville or her family history. She had a brother, Russell Samms of Cape Anguille. She married Charlie Collier and settled in Barachois Brook. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    1. Hi Elizabeth, I thought your question would be really easy to answer. But it’s not. I have a Russell Samms who fits in terms of date of birth. But your Elizabeth Rose’s obit does not mention other brothers or sisters. The Russell I have had siblings and I do not have Elizabeth Rose as one of them. I found Charlie Collier, with his family, and Elizabeth listed as his wife but no other information. Maybe somebody reading can help out?

      1. Thank you. My grandmother’s original identity has been a family mystery. My mother, Aunts and Uncles all grew up knowing their mother as Elizabeth Collier nee Samms. But none of that fits with the research I’ve done. Thanks again.

    2. Hi Elizabeth
      I was just doing some on my home community of Barachois Brook and seen your message. Are you still looking for information…what type?

      I spent my childhood at my grandmother’s house which was situated next door to Elizabeth and Charles Collier. In fact, I grew up with two of their children. I have lots of memories.

  143. Hi Dorothy,
    Happy New year I was wondering if you had any information on a William Henry Wells who married Alice Power
    in Carbonear in 1878.I can’t seem to find any information on either, Any help would sure be appreciated,thank you for your time
    William was born 1847

    1. Hi Charles, I haven’t had much luck with either Wm Henry Wells or Alice Power. I did find their marriage in the Carbonear RC records, with witnesses Patrick Dawley and Ellen Dawley. I wondered if she might be a sister, but couldn’t find anything more. I found someone else looking for your William and Alice I think. Larry Wells in Sept 2004 on Nf Grand Banks posted “Looking for any information on the father of William Wells b 1847 married to Alice b 1854. They had 3 children born in Carbonear NFLD, John abt1880, Joseph abt1883, and Mary Joseph abt1885.” You may know him, but if not, there is an email address for him. Not much help, sorry, but good luck and happy new year to you too!

  144. I am very interested finding any info on my g-g-g-grandmother Lavinia Bursey born1860 In Old Perlican, NL and died in Port aux Basques, NL on Dec. 21, 1945. She was married to John Lowe of Hant’s Hr., NL. Lived and buried in Shoal Hr., NL. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

  145. Thank you for the great reading
    And info – lots oh great stuff .
    Looking to get in touch with Tami
    From jan 18 2012
    James McFatridge
    Married Susan march(e)
    Father was a Frances March e
    Would you have any info on him
    Said to be native from Nova Scotia

    1. Hi Eric, I have sent your comment and email address on to Tami. I don’t have much on this James McF and Susan Marche. I have a few Francis/Francois Marches but none showing them to be from NS or with a daughter Susan. If you want to send some dates and/or places, maybe I or someone reading might be able to match people up. Thanks for writing.

  146. Hello Dorothy, I appreciate the help you have given me so far and i am very close to connecting the dots to prove my native heritage . I am doing this for two reasons to apply for status and because in starting this journey i have become very interested in my roots. My question is how feasible is it to apply given the problems right now. I have some personal info if you would like to email me. Thank you

    1. Hi Sharon, I’ll email you. Speaking generally, there are various routes for applying for status depending on the band you want to join. The Dept of Indigenous Affairs or the band itself would have more details.

  147. I have been trying to dig up info on my 6x’s G Grandfather(John ?) Kendall (ell) born 1735-40 I believe. He had a son John born abt 1760/65 (do not have his wife but do have their 8 children), and a daughter Grace who may have died in 1853, married to a William Lee born 1764-1838, of Round Harbour (I have both their lines) but can not get further back than Grace and John in my Tree. I have been looking in Devon, England?? but do not have enough data to track him down even if I am in the correct place. Would you happen to have any info on Grace and John Kendall (ell)’s Father.

    1. Hi Barbara, sorry, I have nothing more on your Kendalls than what you have. Let’s hope someone reading can help out.

  148. Hello! I am happy to find this page – I have been looking for some time to find the connection of the Keeping and/or Nash family to the Mi’kmaq … my Grandparents are Harold & May Keeping from Pushthrough, his parents: Andrew Keeping 1882 March 5, 1946 & Angela (Organ) Keeping June 21, 1884 November 12, 1951 (Family ~ William, James, Cecil, Lorenzo, Theadore, Chester)
    Mays Parents: Charles Nash 1889 Feb Saddle Island &
    Frances Nash Wife 1894 Jun 27 Ramea,
    NASH May F Daughter Single 1912 Oct 8 Saddle Island
    I would be so grateful if you have any clear information! Sincererly, Yvette!

    1. Hi Yvette, I don’t think I know much more about your Keeping and Nash families than you do. In case it helps readers locate them, I found May (Nash) Keeping’s mother’s birth name as Frances Jane Cutler (b 1893 Fox Is. d 1976 Halifax) d/o John Henry Cutler and Sarah Kendall b & d Ramea and/or Burgeo). I’m curious about Angela Organ, wife of Andrew Theodore Keeping, but can’t find her parents. I’m sure you’ve thought of this, but remember you might find the name Keeping also as Kippin or Kippins. Good luck, and if I find anything I’ll let you know.

  149. Hi Dorothy,
    I am trying to determine my Mi’kmaq ancestry and believe some of my ancestors may have lived in Chaleur Bay near Harbour Breton. Do you have any info such as the surnames of any residents and whether or not they were identified or recognized as native. Thanks for any assistance you may be able to provide.

    1. Hi Hector, I see from your June 22 2014 comment that your great-grandmother was Sarah Rachel Kearley, b 1862 Belleoram d 1928, d/o James Kearley and Elizabeth Grandy. The information I have on the family is in my reply to you then – in case this helps someone reading who may have more information.

      Googling Kearley now, I found other people also researching the family on the NGB Nf and Lab Genealogy Research Interests Forum: Old. If you haven’t seen this, look under “Kearley” but also search the name within the page. There is contact info for the researchers, although it is indeed old. I see it might be spelled Cary or Carey. For sure Mi’kmaq people would have been been familiar with the area, but I don’t know what surnames would be local to it. Sorry, I know that’s not much help!

  150. Hi
    I’m looking for some info on Elizabeth stonley who married my great grandfather James Nicholas Currie in sheet harbour n.s. she was originally from bay island and was a full native. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you

    1. Hi Samantha, I have nothing, sorry. I found what might be them listed in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Sheet Harbour – James N. Currie 1867-1936 and Elizabeth J. Currie 1873-1957. But you likely know that already. If anyone can help, please do.

  151. Hello,
    I am trying to ascertain if my family has Aboriginal roots.
    Surnames: French, Tucker, Courage, Curtis, Stone, Sacrey, Chipman, Vokey – all hailing from Harbour Grace/Bryant’s Cove Newfoundland. The dates go as far back as 1770.
    What information can I forward to you, if this is at all possible?
    Thank you,
    Debra

    1. Hi Debra, you could post a few names here, with their dates, of those in any of these families that you think might be aboriginal. Maybe I or readers will have some more information on them. The surnames and geographic area are not ones that I have much info on, but you never know what connections might show up.

    2. Hi Dorothy, I understand Ann (?) DOB 1750 married John Pike DOB 1744 from Carbonear may have been Inuit. However I am unable to find any form of documentation, just word of mouth.
      They would be my 5th great grandparents.
      Any suggestions on where to look?
      Many thanks,
      Debra

      1. Hi Debra, in Ancestry trees I found John James Pike, b 1744 in Carbonear Nfld or Red Bay Labrador, married 1774 to Ann “Inuit”, b 1750. But I don’t know what that identification is based on. Some trees have another wife’s name, Alice – same birth year so maybe same person. Children are listed as Mary (1780), Catherine (1781), Francis (1783), Samuel (1785), William (1786) and Thomas (1787). Mary’s husband is William Pye, b 1786 in Cape St. Charles, Labrador or Bay of Islands, Nfld. The Pye house in Cape Charles is a heritage house – here’s a link, it’s lovely!

        You might look online or at PANL for Carbonear/Harbour Grace and Labrador south coast records, especially about the Labrador fishery. Good luck!

      2. Hi Debra, Just seeing these messages. I am also looking for information on Anne (DOB) 1750 married to John Pike as they are showing as my 6th great grant parents in records I have found. In one of the records it says Anne’s surname was Cole and that she was Inuit. Possibly from Labrador but married in Carbonear. I wondered if you had found any other information on her since your post. Would be interested in knowing. thanks

  152. Hi Dorothy, I read a comment from a member regarding Peddle/Kendall,Kendell a while back. I am related to these names and if I can help anyone I would be more than willing to do so. Thank you. Love your site.
    Susan

  153. Hi Dorthy, greetings from Mishkeegogamang FN in northern Ontario!! love your website! I know this is a long shot but I was wondering if you may have any information on a John Charles Young. He was my great great grandfather and was married to a Mi’Kmaq woman possibly names Lucie, or a variation of that spelling. I believe she was from NL, and John from NS. I know there are probably so many men with the same name, but I am in search of answers pertaining to the Mikmaq side. Thanks so much, have a great day!

    1. Hi Ronald, thanks. You’re right – there are a lot of John Charles Youngs ;). I have none married to a Lucie. But maybe with approximate dates of when he was alive, I or someone reading might be able to help. Also, any idea where in NS he was from? What might help too is the name of his child, the one who is your great-grandparent.

  154. Hi Dorothy! I have recently been curious to learn more about my ancestry. I typed in my maternal ggrandmothers name and saw 2 other people, Esther Saunders and Lillian Whitehorn looking for information on her as well. Was there any information you were able to share with them?

    1. Hi Angela, I searched through the comments and saw no reply from me about the Lillian Whitehorn they are looking for, so I guess I have nothing. If anyone can help out, please do.

  155. Hi Dorothy
    THANKS for the reply. I also some info as you suggested on another lady by the same name. I am leaning towards the first info because I also heard from someone else that Richard Furlong was her Elizabeth Prosper (Beals) second marriage. She apparently went back to NL after her first husband (Richard Beals) died. A strange coincidence to have two husbands with the same first name.

  156. Hi Dorothy
    I am trying to find some info on my great grandmother Elizabeth Prosper. I have found some info and and want to confirm it. she married my great grandfather Richard Beals in July of 1881 and my grandfather was born in Pinware Labrador iin 1900. I think he was the baby of the family. My grandfather was called a Jackie tar and I believe the term came attached to his mom. I think Elizabeth was half native, her Dad was James born 1838 and her mom was Jeanne Benoit born 1834. It is said that Jeanne was va Micmac midwife for Nova Scotia. Does want of this seem correct if so please let me know.

    1. Hi Roderick, I have an Elizabeth Jane Prosper Companion b 1864 in John’s Beach as d/o James Prosper Companion and Jeanne/Jane Benoit. But I have her husband as Richard Furlong. I found on NLGenWeb (Labrador Straits baptisms, Harbour Grace Immaculate Conception) a Richard, b Nov 9 1899 West St. Modeste, son of Richard Beals and Elizabeth Prosper. On an Ancestry discussion board I saw a 2010 post about Elizabeth and Richard: “Elizabeth’s parents were a Thomas and Joan/Johanna. I believe these people were not connected to the Prospers of NL.” I checked my Thomas Prospers but no match. If anyone reading can help, as always, please do!

  157. Hi I am wondering how I can leave a reply to a comment I seen on here from Dave Parrott. He seems to be looking for the same family as me?

    1. Hi Amanda, you can post your comment for Dave here and, that way, everybody who might be interested in the family will also see it. I would send him an email to tell him to look for it. Or I can send him your email address and he can contact you. Let me know, and thanks.

  158. Hello Dorothy, I’ve asked a few questions in the past few years and do appreciate the information you have given me. I wonder if you know if there is a Mi’Kmaq connection between the Crant and Hinks families.
    My info tells me there may be…my Grandmother was Lena Crant
    Born June 4th 1894 in Channel Newfoundland and my Grandfather was James Hinks born July 29 th 1888
    I also came across this info in a census John Hinks born 1891 married Rebecca ( Crant) Hinks daughter of William and Rebecca (MacDonald) Crant. John Hinks and Rebecca Hinks lived in Conne River.Any information you can give me would be appreciated

    1. Hi again Sharon, glad I’ve been of some help. I have Lena May Crant as d/o George Grant (1851-1923) and Frances Matthews (b 1872). Frances was d/o Christopher Matthews (1844-1920) and Lavinia Collier (1846-1896). Christopher was born Lower Burgeo s/o John Matthews (1804-1866) and Fanny Dicks.

      Lena’s husband James Israel Hinks was s/o Joseph Hinks (b Cape Ray 1867-1936) and Rosanna Osmond (1862-1941). Joseph was s/o James Hinks (abt 1843-1870) and Elizabeth Scott (b Grand Bank 1843, d PAB). James was s/o John Hinks and Mathilda LeRoux (both b 1823).

      John Hinks (marr to Rebecca Crant) I have as s/o John Hinks (b 1865 Dragon) and one of his three wives Nancy Paul (b McCallum). I have 9 kids for them, most born in Conne River, one in PAB and John in St. Alban’s. The other wives I have for John are Harriett Poulette and Jane Annie (Nancy) Drew – all names common in Conne River. But there were also a lot of John Hinks too, so whether these are all matched up correctly, I don’t know. Both the Crants and Hinks are large, complicated families connected to almost every other family in south and southwestern Nfld.

      1. Hi there, I noticed you mentioned Nancy Paul. I am searching for the parents of Nancy Anne Paul born apx. 1780. She married a Heffernan in St. John’s in 1799. I have come to a dead end and was curious when I noticed the name Nancy Paul mentioned. Hoping I can uncover more info. Thanks.

  159. Would love to have info on Mattie Mitchell as he was my dad’s dad , people didn’t know it until years later. He has passed away 6 years ago. His step sister knew and she passed away just a little before my dad, in corner brook. My dad was from Labrador.

    1. Hi Ms. Pike, the best sources of information I can suggest are the book by Gary Collins on my Nfld Mi’kmaq books page and the website by Fred Powell on this page. Mattie Mitchell was a remarkable man, you’re lucky!

    2. Hi Ms. Pike,

      If Mattie Mitchell was your grandfather, his wife, Anne is my grandfather Webb’s aunt. What was your Dad’s name?

    3. Would that be Mattie Michell the old trapper?

  160. I went to high school in Toronto (North York, Earl Haig Secondary School) in the late 1960’s with two girls by the names of Debbie and Glenda Bennett. They said the were Micmac (Mi’kmaq) from Bell Island, Newfoundland. I’ve often thought about them subsequently, but lost touch with them. I’ve tried to find information about them, family connections etc. but with no luck. Do you have any idea how they are connected with the Mi’kmaq diaspora?
    Thanks.

    1. Hi Malcolm, Bennett (anglicized from Benoit) is a common name among Mi’kmaq families from the west and south coasts of Newfoundland. Bell Island is near St. John’s, but the girls’ family may have moved there from one of the two. I’ve taken your information off your comment, just for the sake of your privacy, but if either Debbie or Glenda see this and reply, I’ll get them in contact with you. Thanks for writing.

  161. what information can you give me on claissa tuffy i hear she was emma jean kendall daughter . who was emma jean kendall husband and children .i have a picture of claissa tuffy she looks like she indian decent.any information would be great

    1. Hi Linda, I have Clarissa, or Clara, Tutty (1918-2009) as d/o Emma Jane Kendall (1891 Codroy-1977 NS) and John George Tutty (abt 1888 North Sydney-1956 Sydney Cape Breton). Their other children were John Samuel (1914), Sarah Jane (1916), Joyce Susanna (1918?), Leslie (1925), Marina Dolina “Dolly” (1926), Stanley (abt 1931) and Joan. Hope this helps.

  162. I was scrolling through this list and I found a direct link to the genealogy for my family name. Are the links 100% associated with Mi’kmaq? I know my family is but we are having a hard time getting our status on it.

    Please email me. Thanks

    1. Hi Dare, the links here are to genealogies of families that are connected to Mi’kmaq people of Newfoundland. They are family trees that I thought might be helpful for those doing research, but their presence on this page does not mean that they are for sure Mi’kmaq. I will email you.

  163. I believe my grandfather’s mother was Jane Chaisson. His name was Nathan born in 1917. Burgeo. NFLD
    He grew up in Port Aux Basque NFLD. With his 3 older brothers George (who I thing my father was named after), Norman & Freeman and his 2 older sister, Doris and Vera (I think). Any information would be much appreciated, as my father passed away when I was 13.

    1. Hi S- I don’t have anything for these Chaissons, sorry. In the 1935 census for Port aux Basques, I found Jane Chaisson, age 49 widowed, with children Freeman age 23, Nathan age 17, Evelyn age 14, and Vera age 12. In the 1945 census for PAB, I found Nathan, head of h/h age 27, wife Jane E. age 26, and sister “Veno” age 21. From ages, I’m guessing Veno is Vera. If anyone can help out, please do!

  164. I am looking for information on a WIlliam Billard born in 1853 I believe in Ramea Nfld. He married Elizabeth Thorne but I cannot find William’s parents can you help?

  165. Any Micmac/Indian ancestry in the following families:
    Benson of Grates Cove
    Carter of Greenspond
    Pardy of Grand Bank
    Baker of Boxey/Lally Cove

  166. Do you know of the Mitchell’s in Garie Bay , Lapoile Bay , looking for Harriet Taylor , she married Samuel Robert Taylor in 1884 in Grand Brit . I know she died in May 27 1932 , she was my great grandmother and her daughter Rebecca (Taylor) Dicks was my grandmother,she died June 24 1932 , a month after her mother passed.what I would like to know is , we’re they Aboriginal? Many thanks to you .

    1. Hi Ida, I can’t find parents for Harriet Mitchell. In Lovell’s Directory 1871, Noel Mitchell and William Mitchell are listed as fishermen of Garia. I can’t find anything more on them either. Sorry, not much help!

  167. Hi,
    I am trying to find out information on my family…Newell Family from Bareneed, Port de Grave District, Newfoundland.

    My great grandfather is Isaac Newell b.1844 Bareneed NL married Sarah Morgan b. 1842 Coley’s Point NL on Nov. 29, 1868

    1. Hi Tina
      Trying to fit you into my ancestry tree for Newells of Bareneed. Have Isaac and some of his children
      Would like to fit you in.

  168. Dear Dorothy,

    The only other information I have is that my Great-grandmother Bridget was born in Newfoundland October of 1855.

    I am attaching my original post so that you can see all the information together: October 26, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Dear Dorothy,
    My great grandmother was born in Riverhead (or Rivershead) Newfoundland in 1855. Her parents are listed as Timothy Hurley (or Herlihy) and Joanna (or Johanna). I cannot find any information about where this place is in Newfoundland. I did find a Timothy Hurley that worked in St. John around that time, but no other information. Could you direct me?

    Thanks! Linda

  169. Hi Dorothy,
    I was in touch before about my great grandmother Harriet Strickland, who I understand was Mi’maq. I am trying to find more on her Native heritage. She was married to George Feltham. Her parents are Josiah Strickland 1849-1911 and Mary Ann Wadman 1848-1876. Her grand parents are Josiah Strickland 1820-1872 and Ann MacDonald 1830-1872 on her father’s side and William Wadman and Maria on her mother’s side. Harriett and her family came from West Point NL. Do you have any information or know where I might look?
    Thank you,
    Cathy

    1. Hi Cathy and Dorothy,

      Harriet Strickland is also my great-grandmother and I am just starting to research my family history. Have you found any additional information about her?

      Thanks

      Gail

  170. Hi Dorothy; I was wondering if you would know who the parents of a Thomas Gillingham, born Mar, 1869, Bear Cove, Back Cove, white bay , would be. Any help appreciated.

  171. Just to help keep clear the lineage of the ” Shears ” family of Newbrunswick , Canada. I am the son of Simon Wallace Shears and Verna Winnifred Shears (nee: Kelley).Simon is the son of Joseph Wilford Shears and Rosella Eatmon , Joseph`s first wife who died in the flu epidemic of 1918. Joseph was born April 2/1877 and died in 1941. Joseph later married Livinia Mcintyre (1919)Joseph`s fathers name was Simon and no name found for his Mother?My understanding is that this is where the M`k-macq and French bloodlines where introduced? So Joseph`s mother could be of French origin?It Is thought that Joseph or his father held staus of “chief” of an unknown tribe. would appreciat input from anyone familiar with this “Shears” family lineage.

    1. Thank you, Ronald, for this information. If anyone else can add more, please do!

  172. Hi Dorothy

    Thank you so much for posting that info. Yes those dates are later so maybe it’s coincidance.
    I will check out that FB page, thanks for that.

  173. Hi Dorothy

    I am writing to ask again about my Shears ancestors from New Brunswick.
    You replied last time with no info unfortunately.
    I came across a Google link that led me back to this site but I can’t go back to the date it was posted(mar 27, 2011).
    The Google link mentioned a Simon Shears married to a Margaret Madore and had a son Joseph Shears. That’s all it said in the link and unfortunately I can’t get to that post.
    Simon Shears was born around 1826. Joseph was born around 1876.
    I’m wondering if you have anything on this? I’m assuming Margaret Madore was possibly of Native descent?
    I have previously come across a document with Joseph Shears and his father was listed as Simon Shears but no mother.
    Any info would be great!
    Been researching a long time.

    1. Hi Star, here is what Winnifred, a relative of yours I think, asked in the comment you couldn’t retrieve: “I am trying to find my paternal grandparents and great grandparents names and birthplaces . My fathers name was Joseph Wilfred Shears and his father’s name was Simon Shears (wife Mary?) Some say my father and his family were Mi’Kmaq from Nfld or Nova Scotia. My father was supposed to have been born April 2, 1977. He married twice (Rosella McIntyre 1st wife and Lavinia McIntyre,my mother, his 2nd wife).” I think 1977 is a mistype of your 1877.

      Here’s what I replied: “Simon Shears and Margaret Madore are parents of a Joseph Shears (no dates for them or parents for Simon). Margaret is d/o William Royal Madore, b. 31 Dec (or Jan.) 1906 Jeffrey’s Bay St. George Nfld d. Jeffry’s, and Etta Gladys McEachern, b. 22 Jun 1912 Jeffry’s d. Jeffry’s. Wm Royal was s/o William Frederick (Fred) Madore, b Aug 1860 d 9 Sep 1925 BSG, and Rachel Harvey, b 9 Nov 1884 d 25 Jun 1918 BSG. Etta Gladys was d/o Isaac Archibald McEachern, b 28 Aug 1878 Crabbe’s Brook BSG, and Catherine Ann Allez (aka Alley), b 21 Sep 1883 Crabbe’s.”

      As you see, these dates are much later than your Simon. Looking through what I have and Ancestry trees, I still can’t find anyone with the names you’re looking for with dates even approximately matching. Have you checked out a Facebook page called NB Genealogy? Might be helpful?

  174. Hi Dorothy, I was wonder if you have any information on Sarah Ann Coates, Philip Coates daughter?

    1. Hi Naomi, I have a Sarah Coates, d/o Philip Coates and Sarah Duncan/Gould. She was born 1 Oct 1853 in Eddie’s Cove and died 1896 Green Cove Island. She married James McLean 14 Aug 1874. He was b 1851 in Renfrewshire, Scotland and d 1917. I have no children listed for them. Hope this helps.

      1. Do you know who Philip Coates father and mother were?

        1. Hi David, I have no parents for Philip Coates married to Sarah Duncan/Gould. I have him born 1824 in Somerset, England and died 1904 in Eddie’s Cove NL. He and Sarah had a son, Philip, born 1857 in Eddie’s Cove and died 1924. Another of Philip and Sarah’s sons was William Coates (1854-1921 Eddie’s Cove). He married Alice/Elsie Williams (b 1860 Current Is.) and they had a son Philip born in 1888 presumably in Eddie’s Cove. I have no spouse or children for those two Philips. Hope this helps, sorry I haven’t got more on them.

    2. I have info on Sarah Ann Coates of Hare Bay. D/O baptism was Oct. 4 1864 to Philip and Eliza Coates (Hare Bay). Baptised in Fogo. She married Essau Harbin in 1886 in Fogo and the marriage certificate says they were both from Hare Bay. The family is later linked to Gander Bay, NL. She is my great-great-grandmother and I have a picture of her that I was sent to me from my mom. She is no doubt an indigenous woman. Maybe ask to be added to the Gander Bay Heritage site on Facebook. The picture of her is there. Also, there were definitely more than one Philip Coates around that time. So, the Philip Coates who had a Sarah in 1853 in Eddie’s Cove is not the same Sarah Ann Coates who married Essau Harbin. My info may apply to you, or maybe the other Philip Coates is your ancestor. Where the info gets interesting is when you look at Eliza and Philip they had Sarah Ann in 1864, and then had their last child on September 11, 1873. On the same day in the same parish they are listed as getting married. He is listed as a widower, and her a spinster. It’s as if they legally married after having their last child, 10 years after their first. It’s so strange! Also note, on Sarah Ann’s baptismal record they list two last names under parent names- Coates and Gilham (I question if this should be Gillingham, but maybe not as Gilham was a name then too). Most only list one married name so maybe they weren’t married, but not sure why it doesn’t say illegitimate (They wrote this when the parents weren’t married).

  175. Hi Dorothy. .
    I was wondering if there is any way u can find info on the George family .. as far as I know from maybe Harbour Grace area.. my biological father was a George .. first name Reuben. . Had a brother name Lester.. that is all the info I have on him.. was told either his mom or grandmother was Native and I have been trying to find out how I can find this all out with the very little info I have.. thank you very much..

    1. Pamela

      I have a Reuben George in my family tree from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland. You can contact me through
      sab1@ns.sympatico.ca

  176. Trying to find info on my father jack griffin who was born in white bay Newfoundland

  177. Hi Dorothy,
    This is a total long shot: I’m looking for any information out there on Anne Brien who married Pierce Carew on January 11, 1880 in Cape Broyle (although it was actually in Island Cove – Admiral’s Cove). According to my family’s fragmented memories and stories, she was a young Mi’kmaq woman who travelled from ‘the west coast’ (with the Harveys and Barretts, Mi’kMaq families) to work as a servant in Admiral’s Cove. My grandmother claims to remember a photograph of Anne (her grandmother) in her traditional clothing, but that seems highly unlikely given the limited photographic documentation at the time. I’m afraid this very sparse information is all I have.

    1. Suzanne, I am a relative of Pierce Carew – he would be my 2nd great-grandfather. He married Ann Brien in 1880 (abt 1856-1904), I have her parents noted as James Brien and Ellen (Cashin). Im not sure if this correct or the same person. You can contact me if you wish.

  178. Morgan SNOOK married Ann WOOLRIDGE on 20 Jan 1756 at Parish of Okeford Fitzpaine, Sturminster, Newton, Dorset, England.
    Their daughter Eleanor was bap. on Nov. 31, 1761 at Parish of Okeford Fitzpaine, Sturminster, Newton, Dorset, England. Eleanor married John HICKMAN in Grand Bank, NL. Eleanor and her family might have briefly lived in St. Pierre, but she was born in England as some of her siblings.
    I don’t know where the name BARNES came from. I do know Ann married under the name WOOLRIDGE.
    Morgan born about 1735 was son of Morgan and Susannah
    Morgan married to Susannah was the son of:
    Morgan & Mary Chamberlain married 29 Aug 1700 at Sturminster, Newton, Dorset, England
    John HICKMAN bap. March 3, 1745 at Saint Paul, Depford, Kent, London, England. My guess is his parents had him bap. before they left England.
    John’s father Thomas HICKMAN born abt. 1710 in Melcombe Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, England. where the HICKMAN family lived from the late 1600 to the 1800s.

    1. The Wolridges and the Barnes are from Milton Abbas, Dorset and are related to my Family the Vatchers/ Vachers

  179. Hi there

    Moms last name is Robinson from Cox’s cove. I know her Mom was a Blanchard. Janet Blanchard is her maiden name. Dad (Danny Twyne)is from McIvers
    Can you also help me find some information on the MacDonalds from Frenchmans Cove? Specifically Kenny MacDonald Im at a point in my life where I really want to start finding out more about my heritage and excalty my part of the Mi’kmaq. I know nothing and could really use your help. Please

    1. Hi Janet, I have several Kenneth McDonalds so can you narrow it down at all? His parents, wife or kids? I have a Janet Blanchard marr John Robinson. She is d/o Michael John Blanchard and Melissa Noseworthy – right one?

  180. My poppy, Clifford Joseph King was born in St Theresa, Flat Bay, Newfoundland on March 19, 1930. His parents were Mary Bennett (Benoit) and Tom King.

  181. Clifford Joseph King, was born in St Theresa, Flatbay Newfoundland to Mary Benoit (Bennett) and Tom King, I believe. He was born on March 19, 1930. He has a brother Cornelius King, and two sisters who I cannot remember their names.

    1. Hi Shan, I still can’t find anything for sure. Who did Clifford marry, Cornelius too if you know?

  182. Hi Dorothy,
    I’ve been working on my geneology for some time now and have been all over the net trying to solve the Mi’kmaq question. Relating to ancestors from Codroy (most buried there in the Anglican Cemtery).
    I belive my Great Grandmother (Susannah 1848-1940 – presumably born in LaPoile, Nfld.) to be Mi’kmaq, but other than knowing she was married to my G-Grandfather Samuel Kendell (1848-1911 “Lost in the woods, body unrecoverable”, on his own property presumably – born/died in Codroy) there’s not much other info about her (though I apparently have the only 2 photos in existence of her – and one of G-Grandpa). There are rumours than Susannah’s maiden name may have been Farrell or even Forest, but nothing to substantiate either. There ARE, it seems, a number of Kendell/Kendall family who appear on the recent Qualipu Band list and many relations, including my Grandmother Emma Jane (1891-1977), who carry the ethnicity of First Nations people. Sadly, none of my family kept records…a few photos here and there and family stories.
    If there is anything you have or know that might help shed light in my direction, I’d be most appreciative. It’s too bad you’re not in St. Thomas anymore, we could have visited (I’m in Hamilton)!

    1. Hi Edd, I had Samuel Kendall entered with some children, but no wife. I added Susannah as wife and found some ancestry trees with her name. Some had Farrell as a possible surname, and one has Matilda as her middle name. But it doesn’t seem anyone is certain. I found a rootsweb genealogy that has Samuel and her. I’ve added the link to this page – Lefresne-Robinson family. Sorry, not much help.

      I know Hamilton a bit – beautiful city. Of course, it’s been in everyone’s thoughts lately. Hope you all are doing ok.

  183. Dear Dorothy,
    My great grandmother was born in Riverhead (or Rivershead) Newfoundland in 1855. Her parents are listed as Timothy Hurley (or Herlihy) and Joanna (or Johanna). I cannot find any information about where this place is in Newfoundland. I did find a Timothy Hurley that worked in St. John around that time, but no other information. Could you direct me?

    Thanks! Linda

    1. Hi Linda, I do not have your Hurleys and could find nothing on them. There are a number of places called Riverhead in Nfld and there are families named Hurley all across the island. As I saw suggested to you in a gen forum, if you have the name of the church they were married in, that would help find which Riverhead it was. If you have any other family names – siblings, children – they might help me or readers find the family they belong to.

  184. Dorothy, thank-you for your help. Will look for some info on Sarah Ann Rose. Again thank-you.

  185. Dorothy, my ggrandfather John Stickland, born around 1877 at Hunts Island, Burgeo, NL, married Sarah Anderson on Nov.26, 1903 in Burgeo, NL. Sarah was born around 1878 in Burgeo, and died on June 9, 1920 at Hunts Island, Burgeo, NL. Her parents were William Anderson and Jane? Iam looking for any information on Sarahs parents. Jane, I think was born 1853 and died 1886, but I don’t know where she was born or died.

    1. Hi Ron, I have a John Thomas Strickland, b 18 Jun 1877 d 15 Sep 1942, marr Sarah Anderson, but no dates or parents for her. His parents are Thomas Strickland and Edith Ingram. I found an Ancestry tree for John Thomas Strickland, same dates, marr to a Sarah Ann Rose. I have a Jane Anderson, d/o Thomas Anderson and Elizabeth Baker, marr William Anderson, no children listed. But the dates are off. Her dates are b 1843 West Point NL d 1903 Harrington Hr PQ, and his 1840 for birth. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

  186. My grandfather is Clifford King, son of Mary Benoit. I cannot seem to find any information on them 🙁

    1. Hi Shan, I feel like I should know about Clifford King, but I can’t find anything. Any more information, like places and dates, might help me and others reading this.

  187. Catherine says:
    October 21, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    looking to see if there is a indian connection to frances keeping d/o benjamin kippen and frances bagg ,I have 1921 census saying that benjamin keeping b may 1879 burnt island is a micmac can you help with the connection. ty

    Everyone in Burnt Island’s and surrounding areas over 1 year old was listed as micmac in the 1921 census.

    1. Hi Victor, thanks. Without a copy of the 1921 census in front of me, I wonder – are there checkmarks in the “Micmac” column or yes/no? If checkmarks, I’ve been told that they are a tally system used for adding up something else entirely.

  188. to answer question on geogre pauls his surving son leaves in ns,my grandfather is jack pauls birth name john samuel pauls brother phil birth name phelix pauls , charles pauls drowned jn the twenty’s

    1. Hi Ken, thanks for the info. I went looking for George Paul, and found a comment from Kay Morneau on 26 May 2012 about the family of John Paul 1780-1858, married Elizabeth. They had a son John, b 1815, marr Harriet Hoskins, with a son George 1858-1944. George marr Mary Ann (Polly) Maidment, with children John, 1888-1976, and Harriet, 1900-1958 marr Lewis Oram. I can’t find names of any other children for them. Are these connected to your George?

  189. Hey Dorothy thanks for the info but where did you find out about her marriage to Vincent ryan? I would love to have any links to different websites that you know of I have been using just google to research but I believe I may have to call some people in newfoundland to try and dig up some more information

    1. Hi Jamie, I haven’t found any records or anything of their marriage but I saw his name on the link in my previous comment, then on a ftm site about the Tobins (not much on him or her, but a connection to a Wakeham sister’s husband), then I found Elizabeth’s obituary. It gives no info on her parents or siblings but the family names indicate that it is her. These aren’t getting you any closer to her Pittman family, but I couldn’t find anything that did that on google or in my database. That’s why, on just a quick look, I thought maybe looking further into the Wakeham and especially the Ryan families might be helpful.

  190. hi I am looking for information regarding a woman named Elizabeth pittman I typed in pittman family history in newfoundland but all I could fin was information about Mi’kmaq family genealogy I know she was the adoptive daughter on john wakeham and bridget wakeham and had three brothers leonard cecil and William wakeham and the lived in petite forte newfoundland in 1935 any further information would be greatly appreciated I would love to know if the pittman name is realated to the mi’kmaq heritage

    1. Hi Jamie, I have no info on her or her family so I googled them. You’ve probably seen this site that has her Wakeham family with spouses. She married Vincent Ryan. I couldn’t find anything more about her or parents John and Bridget Wakeham, so I would go at it through the Ryan side and through her Wakeham siblings and their spouses.

    2. Hi Jamie,
      I am a descendant of John Wakeham and Bridget Wakeham (nee Pittman). My grandfather was Leonard (i think you are Joan’s son but not one hundred percent sure – my mother is Patsy). I recently did a dna test – it confirms First Nations heritage. I know that there was not any First Nations heritage on my father side so it has stem from the Wakeham-Pittman line. I am trying to research this further but have you found anything?

      1. Hi Lynn,

        Can you contact me at devon.griffin(at)hotmail.com

        Remove the (at) and put @.

        I am interested in these lines. Have you uploaded to gedmatch.com yet?

        Thanks,

        1. Hi Devon – thanks for your message. I haven’t checked this site in some time. I have been doing research on other available sites (ancestry, etc.). I have discovered that John’s father was Peter Wakeham (born approx. 1850 in Petit ford) and his wife was named Mary or Margaret but don’t know her maiden name. I think that Bridget’s parents were William Pittman (born in Burin approx. 1847) and Mary Ann Farrell – they were married in 1879. I think based on my research that William’s parents were Richard Pittman and Bridget Ward. i know that the church records for many of the Pittmans were lost in a church fire. I have not upload to gedmatch.com but will try to do so. i did my test through viaguard with a specific request to test First Nations ancestry. i will also send you an email. Any information would be helpful – how are you connected? all the best

        2. Hi Devon,
          I have not found out very much in the past year despite some searching. I will upload to gedmatch.com . I have also discovered that I am descended from the Millar (Miller) family of Placentia that may also have Mi’kmaq heritage (on my father’s side). I will email you separately.

  191. Hi Dorothy

    Looking for info on my paternal gr gr grandfather Simon Shears, New Brunswick.
    My grandfather was Simon Wallace Shears m. Verna Winnifred Kelly. His father was Joseph Wilford Shears b. 1877 m. Rosella Eatmon(Eatman) and then m. Lavinia McIntyre. My grandfathers parents were Joseph and Rosella. Joseph’s father was Simon Shears b. about 1826. Can’t for the life of me find info on him or his wife or parents(probably mikmaq). I found he married an abygil brown but not sure how credible that is.
    Trying to tie him to mikmaq as I think that is why we can’t find anything.
    Someone help!!!!

    1. Hi Star, sorry but I can find nothing that helps you. Readers, if you can help, please write!

  192. looking for cricketon and shepherd family they r native

    1. Hi Wendall, I and readers would need more information on the specific branches of the families that you are looking into – names, dates and connections. Thanks.

  193. I am trying to trace my family, my great grandmother was Mi’kmaq but it is very difficult to trace and from what I have been able to find she was likely from Corner Brook? Her name was Sarah Alley or Legge. There seems to be confusion as to whether she married a man with last name Legge or Alley. I am not sure what information you would need I have done quite a bit of research but keep hitting walls. I would be grateful for anything you can come up with. Thanks so much

    1. Hi Louise, if you have any more information on her, like years of birth/death, that would help. I found lots of Legge and Allez/Alley men married to Sarahs, and several Sarahs surnamed Legge or Allez/Alley, so without her maiden name it’s hard to find a match. Going it at from your surname, I found an Allez connection through a Samms. Does that sound right for you?

  194. Hi Im not sure who will get this message but I would like some help understanding my roots, please email me with your contact info if you coudl help me.
    Thank you
    Tera

    1. Hi Tea, if you could tell us what family name(s) you are looking for and a geographical area, I would have a better idea if I and readers can be of help. Thanks for writing.

  195. I’m looking for information on the Kendall or peddle families or Newfoundland to see if there is native in my ancestors

    1. Hi Jeannette, more on who specifically you’re looking for would narrow it down in case I or readers have any information that might help you. Thanks for writing.

  196. trying to find info on Charles Baker born 1875, in Belleoram nf, he married Esther Cluett born 1881, (she was descendant from Mary Forsey 1775 & John Cluett born 1770 of Belleoram). Charles and Esther had one child, Mary Hannah Baker born 1903(my grandmother). Esther remarried in 1904 I believe so I’m assuming he died 1903ish, I can’t find any info on him or his parents, anyone have any info that would be helpful searching his family?
    thanks

    1. Hi Sheila – I have, and could find, nothing more on Charles Baker. Samuel M. Moulton was the name of Esther Elizabeth Cluett’s second husband and they had children Hayward and Dorothy Marion (b 1919 Garnish, d 1979 Grand Bank). I have a Mary Hannah Baker married to George Hardiman with children John, Ann and Alpheaus, but have no parents for her. Would she be the same one as your grandmother? Thanks.

      1. Hi Dorothy, its been a long time, yes she is my grandmother. I haven’t found much info other than her parents or his being from Beleoram

  197. Hi,
    I am desperately seeking information connected with my Grandmother Elsie Hann of Bell island.
    There is a post somewhere regarding the possibility if Micmaq or Acadian roots, Id love to know as well.
    Any and all information Greatly appreciated!!
    Thank you,
    Melanie

    1. Hi Melanie, I know nothing about Bell Island families but perhaps readers can help. Any further information you have might help. Is Hann her birth or married name, years of birth or death, names of other family members?

  198. I am a dececdant of Abner Woolcott(Willcott) Loyalist maried to Katherine Griffin in1772 in oxford, Conneticut, the story is that Abner or Abaneigah or Abadiah, father was John Woolcott who was captived by the Indians and he was brought in Canada and later want back to lived with his familly but after a certain time they think that he want back to lived with the Indians where he maried a Indian woman. and that he would had children, the DNA Wolcott or Wilcott says that Abner, Paul, Barnabas, John, and silas has THe same DNA of John. Maybe someone has informations. nobody found Abner and his brothers where they where born and found a proof of there parents. And who was the Indian wife of John. Hope to here from you. Monique from Valleyfield, Quebec.

    1. Hi Monique – very interesting story. I googled John Wilcott/Wolcott and found quite a bit on Ancestry gen forums. It seems likely to have been Quebec that he was in? There are Willcotts in Newfoundland, but probably there is no connection. Although not having looked into it further, I can’t say that for sure. If anyone reading can help, please do!

  199. Hi Dorothy,
    I’m Alexander Samuel McCurdie. I believe Marie Blake (Marie Brake) was my great great grandmother, tying me to the Mi’kmaq. My grandmothers maiden name is Compagnon (changed to Companion). I also have a photo of who is thought to be Marie Blake that I’d like to send you if possible. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!
    Sam

    1. Hi Sam, I just emailed you. If you like, send some more names and maybe I or readers can help trace your family line. Thanks, and I look forward to seeing the photograph.

  200. Hi there. Anyone with lineage to Marie Aubois linked to any First Nations status bands in Nova Scotia or Newfoundland?

    Thanks

    Clay

    1. Hi Clay – just in case it helps anyone answer your question, I assume you mean Marie Aubois (or Dubois), b abt 1665 Acadia, who married to Jean Roi (or Roy, dit le Liberte).

  201. Hi Dorothy,

    Thank you for all the hard work you do and for the very interesting sources of information you are connecting people to through your work.
    I was directed to your site in my search for information about my late grandmother, Genevieve March and her family background.

    Her father was William March of Stephenville (Dec. 20, 1898) son of Guilliume Marche and Mary Sarah Aucoin.

    1. Hi Ian, thank you and glad you found your way here. I had Mary Sarah entered as Mary O’Quinn, so I’m trying to sort people out! 😉

    2. Hi Ian,

      William Martin (Bill) March birth date is 20 dec 1898 or 21 dec 1889?

      One of our cousine at Leonard John (Len) MARCH side have a lot’s of work done on Anceswtry DNA and I have the last date…

      Also William Martin (Bill) March (21 dec 1889 – 4 sep 1971) / Mary Elizabeth Briand (10 may 1894 – 5 may 1976) and Etta Chappel (oct 1894)

      Son of William (Guillume) Marche (4 may 1855 – 30 sep 1956) / Marie Sarah Aucoin (1 mar 1855 – 3 apr 1937) per DNA and genealogy they are the G GrandParents and of my Dad Joseph Raymond Yvan.

      Thank You Dorothy for the name of Mary Sarah O’Quinn. I’ll dig that way to name Marie Sarah Aucoin.

      Best Regards!
      Patrick – Assist Guide / Mentor at Carrefour ADN

  202. Hi,
    I am researching my possible connection to the Mikmaq of the southwest coast. I am told my great grandmother Sarah Rachel Kearley (1862-1928) was of Mikmaq descent. She was born in Belleoram. Her father James Kearley (1831-1868) was born in Grand Beach with suspected roots in Belleoram. I am unable to find any information on James parents. Any information you could provide would be much appreciated.

    1. Hi Hector – here’s what I have, and found, on Sarah Rachel’s parents: James Kearley I have as born either 1818 or 1820 in English Hr East or Grand Beach, died 26 Nov 1895 in Belleoram. He married Elizabeth Grandy 29 Sep 1852 in Belleoram. She was born 10 Apr 1831 in Garnish and died 24 Oct 1906 in Garnish.

      James was s/o Thomas Kearley, b 1795 Garnish d 1847 Garnish, and Rachel Lake, b 1800 Burin d 1875 Belleoram. Thomas was s/o Edward Kearley, b abt 1775, and Jessie Wells, b Nfld dates unknown. Rachel was d/o John Lake, b 1752 d 1839, and Sarah Priscilla Snook, b 5 Nov 1761 Dorset England d 3 Oct 1833 Burin. John Lake was s/o George Lake, b 1725 Bideford England, and Ann (surname unknown).

      Sarah Rachel’s mother Elizabeth Grandy was d/o Charles Grandy, b 16 Nov 1779 Garnish d 16 May 1847 in Garnish, and Anne Anstey. (He was also married to Sarah Cluett.) Charles was s/o Philip Grandy, b 1730 Garnish, and Elizabeth Poole, maybe born 1751, sister of John (b abt 1760) and William Poole (b Bay of Chaleur, near Harbour Breton).

      That’s all I can find, but maybe it adds some names for you to look into.

  203. Hi, I have tracked my family back all the way to Michel Boudrot and Michelle Aucoin. I was wondering if they were mi’kmaq or metis or if there is any more information on them and their family. I have all the names in the tree tracked from myself.

    Thank you

    1. Hi Gabrielle, both Michel Boudrot and Michelle Aucoin were born in France. But, as I’m sure you have seen on the genealogy sites about them, they had a number of children who married into many families in Acadia, and so on with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. So the specifics of Mi’kmaq ancestry would depend on the other families in your lineage. Thanks for writing and good luck – it’s an interesting family!

    2. Hey Gabrielle!

      Im a decedent of Michel Boudrot as well! I believe some of the lineage has Mi’Kmaq within it (mine does). It will be interesting to see if yours does as well. Good luck hunting down that beautiful history.

      1. Hi Emma.

        I have very little information about him, but according to notes in my late father’s journals, my great-grandfather was one André Boudreau, a Mi’kmaq from Maria, Quebec.

        I am aware that other Boudreaus from that area are considered Acadians (and in fact the founder of the Acadian World Congress was also named André Boudreau), so I’m not entirely sure that he was actually Mik’maq. Possibly mixed. My hunt for info continues. Hard to know where to start, since both Lucas and Boudreau are/were fairly common names in that part of Quebec.

  204. Hi, I was wondering if you had any
    information on the tuckers and brakes from Newfoundland? I have Qualipu Miq’ mac ancestry from the brakes but xant find anything. My great grandmother was emily brake amd my great great gramdfather is William brake from bay of islands

    1. Hi Tammara, assuming your Emily Brake was born 24 Dec 1868 and married John Edward Tucker, I have her as the daughter of William Brake and Charlotte. William was son of William Brake and Jane, and that William was s/o Ralph Brake and Jane Matthews. Ralph Brake was from England and Jane Matthews was Mi’kmaq. Google their names and you should find loads on information on them. Hope this helps out.

  205. hello
    I’m looking for help with my NL family tree. My mother was always told that either her grandfather or great grandfather was Portuguese. I suspect there may in fact be mi’kmaq ancestry.
    grandfather was James Burton of Beaumont. He married (2) harriets and a Louisa. had sons timotheus, reuben, pleaman. His father was William burton of ward’s hr who married clara sharpe nov 10, 1883. That’s all the info I have. About 4-6 years ago, there is was an article in a local paper that actually talked about some families being told they had Portuguese blood when there was in fact a mi’kmaq connection. unfortunately, I did not save this article and I have not been able to find it online anywhere. Any info or direction you can provide is greatly appreciated.

    1. Hi Shirley, all I could find in my database was a William Burton, b 8 Aug 1865 (twin of Thomas) s/o Robert Burton and Charlotte Tibbo b. Hr. Breton. I have no more info on them, so don’t know if there is any connection to yours. Googling the names, I found the marr record for your William and Clara. Also a post on a Nfld Roots gen forum from 2004 saying that William Henry Burton had first marr Jane Burge, then Clara Sharpe. But when I found the church records I saw that William Henry Burton, bachelor, married Jane Burge in 1880, and in 1883 William Burton, bachelor, marr Clara Sharpe. So two different Williams. According to the Nfld Roots poster, William Henry is son of Joseph Burton and Selina Luis.

      On the matter of Portuguese ancestry or Mi’kmaq ancestry disguised as Portuguese, either could be the case. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. If anyone else can shed some light, I hope they will.

      1. HI Shirley,
        Im am also from the same family line. I believe my dad Carl Burton is your cousin. Im attempting the family tree and stuck at great grand parents maybe we can exchange some info? having heard anything on the Mi kmaq so far yet.

  206. Looking for parent/s of Mary Ann Anthony . born A pr. 18,1876 somewhere around the Cupids area. Family history says maybe she was an illegimate child. She came to Labrador and married a John Charles Davis.

    1. Hi Marion, I have no information on either Mary Ann Anthony or John Charles Davis and couldn’t find anything with a quick search. However, maybe someone reading can help. Thanks for writing.

  207. Hi Dorothy,

    I’ve just recently began tracing my lineage. I found evidence of George Brake from Jean de Baie, Nfld., who married Jane Baker and moved to Marystown. They had a son also named George, who married Mary Joseph Fleming, who are my Great Grandparents. They had a son named William Brake (1895), who married Catherine Power and moved to New Waterford (my grandparents).

    I’m having difficulty confirming that I’m on the right track, and where to start searching for George Sr.’s and Jane Baker’s parents.

    Do you have any information you could kindly share with me to help me?

    Much appreciated, Monica

    1. Hi Monica, I don’t have your George Brake family but I googled all the names. I found George Brake and Jane Baker on a Family Tree Maker Genealogy page. Probably you too have found it but, if not, there are no parents for them but it says they were married 2 Nov 1852 RC Parish Burin. That family tree has their son George b. 1863 Marystown, marr to “Mary J”. That George and Mary J. Brake are in the 1921 census for Marystown North, Burin District, with sons Robert (b 1900) and George (b 1902) and a sister-in-law Liza Curdo (b 1861) in household. Another household is William J. Brake (b 1897 Marystown) and wife Susan (b 1898 Marystown) – not sure, due to the wife’s name, if he would be your William, son of George and Mary J.

      I would seek out the marriage record for George and Jane, and maybe also look into their other son Patrick (see FTM gen site) since there seems to be information on him. Good luck!

  208. Thank you Dorothy … we have connected. Much obliged!

  209. Back in September 2012, a Paul Sheppard wrote to one of the members that he had information regarding John Sheppard (early 1800s), of Harbour Grace, and Maria Whelan, of Western Bay. They were married on Oct. 2, 1826 according to the Harbour Grace Marriage Records. I am doing family research and am unable to go back further on both John & Maria and would like to. Are you able to put me in touch with Paul Sheppard? Thank you!

    1. Hi Helen, I’ve sent your comment and email address to Paul. Good luck with your work!

  210. Dorothy Im trying to get info on william neal and mary peddle. from spaniards bay.They are the parents of grace neil who married moses murrain and moved to larkharbour from spaniards bay.My grandmother was graces daughter who is matilda murrin from lark harbour.My grandmother told me on several occasions her grandmother mary peddle was from novascotia and was a micmac indian,Do you have any info on them.

    1. Hi Todd, I don’t have anything on the people you’re looking for. But in googling them, I found genforums that give George Neal as Mary Peddle’s husband, with a daughter Grace b Jul 1871. I also saw in the 1921 census for Lark Hr (Nf GenWeb) a Moses Murrin b abt 1871 in Spaniard’s Bay, wife Grace b abt 1872. The youngest of their 6 children is Matilda b 1913. In the 1935 census, a Ronald Piercey is marr to Matilda, b abt 1914 Lark Hr, and they have a young son Moses. Maybe coincidence with the names and dates, but I wondered if your William Neal also had other names he went by.

  211. Hi Dorothy,
    Thank you for the information, I didn’t have Grace Janes name before, something to look into.
    Cathy

  212. Hi Dorothy,
    I was reading an earlier post from Tony Farrell (2012) about Josiah Stiickland, who I think is the father of my great grandmother Isabella “Harriett” strickland. I have him born 1849-1911 who was married to Mary Ann Wadman 1848-1876. Josiah’s father is also named Josiah 1820-1872 and married to Ann MacDonald 1830-1872. Harriett was married to George Henry Feltham. I understand she was Mi’kmaq and a midwife. I am also wondering about the native heritage. You mentioned pictures of grandchildren, where could I find these? Harriett was born in West Point and died in Channel Port Aux Basques. I can find vert little on the Feltham side. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
    Cathy Matthews Inglis

    1. Hi Cathy, checking back in comments, I see the link didn’t appear for the photo of Rachel Strickland Farrell. Hope this works. All I can find that might help you is on George Henry Feltham. In Ancestry trees, I found him as born Mar 1876 Isle aux Morts died Mar 1943 Channel-PAB, s/o George Feltham, b Feb 1847 West Point LaPoile Bay, and maybe Grace Janes. I can’t find anything more on either of them.

  213. Dorothy, Daniel Sheppard, and Kim Kelly, in regards to Damenos/Damaris, bap. by Wix 1830, of Thomas and Elizabeth Stickland, born about 1821 in Burgeo, I believe it was transcribed incorrectly and the name is Damaris…I think the “n” was actually an “r”. There is no gender given in Wix’s original records…my guess is that the transcriber picked a gender as best he could. As far as the parents of Edward Matthews…Dorothy, I don’t see how he can be the son of my 2nd great grandparents, Susanna Anderson (daughter of Edward and Esther) and William Matthews, as she was born 1814 and they weren’t married until 1855 (both 2nd marriages). Edward would have to be born sometime around the same time as Susanna or a few years later…I think Edward may be part of the Matthews group that also lived in Upper Burgeo where Thomas and Elizabeth Stickland lived. That group of Matthews moved west and may not have been related to the Lower Burgeo Matthews.

    1. Hi Brenda, you’re probably right about the name being Damaris, also about her husband Edward Matthews not being s/o Susanna Anderson and William Matthews. The dates don’t make sense. Even removing dates and parents, I couldn’t find anything more in Ancestry trees. Thanks for the information and maybe it will help sort out who’s who in the Matthews!

  214. My great great grandfather was Thomas Paul (1814-1900) son of John Paul (1780-1860) my great grandmother was Sarah Paul (1846-1910) they were born on deer island and later moved to Greenspond, Bona vista Bay, I am told they were Mi’kmaq, but can’t find confirmation. Do you have anything to add please

    1. Hi Tom, I haven’t got anything more than you have on these Pauls. There was a John Paul in central Nfld who was Mi’kmaq. He was the main source for Frank Speck’s 1922 book Beothuk and Micmac. (Link for it online is on my Nf Mi’kmaq Books page.) However, I don’t know if there’s any connection between the two families. For your Thomas Paul s/o John b 1780, I have Thomas Paul b 1760 Deer Island as John’s father. That came from a comment here, and I haven’t found it anywhere else.

  215. Hi Dorothy,

    My name is Deborah Peters and I was recently told I may be part Aboriginal. I have some names and dates and was wondering if you could help shed some light on whether they are of aboriginal decent. I have looked through your website and it has helped me tremendously, but I still am having trouble connecting my heritage.

    Here are the following relatives’ names and dates I believe may have an aboriginal connection:

    Timothy Pike Born 1786-died 1851
    married to Patience Noel from Mosquito, Born 1794-died 1880

    They had a son George Thomas Pike born 1836-died 1869
    married to Nancy Scott Tibboe born 1835-died 1888 whose parents were George Scott and Sarah Scott Tibboe.

    They had a daughter Emma Pike born Sept. 9, 1860, who died in childbirth having Annie Augusta Crant on July 12, 1886, from Channel
    Emma married George Crant born 1851-died 1923
    They had a daughter Annie Augusta Crant born 1886-died 1974 (my Great Grandmother) she married John Robert Kendall born 1882? died Dec. 1944

    Also, here’s some info. on other family members:

    Emma Pike’s Grandparents are George and Sarah Scott from Fortune Bay and they had a daughter named Nancy Scott Tibboe born in 1835 on Brunet Island and died April 19, 1888 from Channel.

    I was hoping to check the Pike, Tibboe, Crant and Kendall names for aboriginal connections. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    Deborah Peters

    1. Hi Deborah, while I had the people you list, you have more info on them than I had. Using yours and mine, I’ve got Timothy Pike (1786-1851) as born in Carbonear, s/o Capt. Timothy Pike (possibly Edward Timothy), b 1762 Carbonear d 8 Mar 1853 Carbonear, and Mary, b 1765 d 1840. Capt. Timothy was s/o John Thomas Pike, b 1724 Carbonear d 17 Dec 1783 St. Paul’s Hr. Grace, marr 1743 to Catherine Quinn, b 1724 Carbonear d 20 Dec 1805 Carbonear. John Thomas Pike was s/o John Pike, b 1690 d 14 Jul 1753 Carbonear, and Julia, b 1680 England d 14 Jul 1749 Carbonear.

      Catherine Quinn is also listed as Catherine Quinn Moors, but her parents are listed as Joseph Arthur Quinn and Mary W. Thornberry. They are listed as having died in Henderson Co. Kentucky, so I’m not sure if this info is accurate for this Catherine. I’m guessing the name Moors comes from a first husband of Catherine’s but can’t find anything to verify that or explain why.

      That’s all I can tell you without spending a lot more time on this. Hope it helps you, and I’m sure if anyone else can help they’ll post here.

  216. Hi…I am trying to find out how I would find info on adoption from Stephenville, Newfoundland…I have a friend who was adopted in 1969 in Stephenville..family name was Harvey…his name is Robert Campbell now….not sure where we would start to look…he is looking for any information in hope of finding his biological mother or any relative…if you can give us any insight as to where we might start to look that would be awesome. ..thank you

    1. Hi Dorothy, I don’t know if I can help other than to suggest what he’s probably already done like contacting provincial government departments, family services, etc. for the Stephenville area. If he registers as wanting to find his birth parents, he would be contacted if they are also looking for him. Might be worth talking to the Bay St. George Genealogical Society people in Stephenville in case the names ring any bells with them. A link for them is on this page. I can’t think of anything else, but at least by posting here, his query is out here for all to see. Thanks for writing and I wish you and Robert the best of luck.

  217. I was wondering if you can tell me if the Kennedy’s in Bird Cove, Northern Peninsula and the Kennedy’s in Harbour Grace area related. Any information that you could provide me with would be great

    1. Hi David, it seems quite possible that the Bird Cove and Hr Grace Kennedys are related since so many Hr Grace families went north to fish, but I really don’t know. You’ve probably seen this Kennedy site. If you click on ‘family lineages’ on 2nd heading ‘Kennedy Births’, then scroll down to a section that starts “1820 Jan 1 Nicholas Kennedy and Ellen (Helen)”, it’s about a family that settled in Norris Point. Ellen’s name is recorded as Landen, Saunders and Lander for births of children. It seems there’s some confusion in records about the family, and elsewhere on the site there’s another reference to them, naming her as Ellen Lander or Landen from Bonavista, with her parents’ names. (I couldn’t find it again – it’s easy to get lost in the site) This may not be helpful to you at all, but there is a lot of info on the family there!

  218. Hi Dorothy – I am trying to find out information on Park, Brake, Beverley relationship. I have been informed Thomas Park married Elizabeth Matthews Brake, daughter of Ralph Brake of McIvers Cove, first inhabitant? They had a child Elizabeth Park who married a Thomas Beverley, they had children, a John Albert Beverley who married a Sarah Susannah Parson. I can confirm the marriage of John and Sarah but not the birth of Elizabeth Park and marriage to Thomas Beverley. I have reviewed many websites but cannot seem to locate any information – any ideas?

    1. Hi Todd, I have John Albert Beverley marr to Sarah Susannah Parsons, but I don’t have parents for him. For Elizabeth Park and Thomas Beverley, I have children John, Robert (or Richard), and Thomas. Those three are also the only ones I found on ancestry trees. So I see the problem you are having in finding information. You might go at it through Sarah Parsons. I have her parents as John Parsons and Sarah, but unfortunately I can’t find anything more. You’ve probably googled the names so have found the many extensive discussions on the Park/Brake family on genealogy forums like Ancestry. It might be a place to ask too, if you haven’t already. If anyone reading this can help, please do!

  219. Hi Dorothy I’m trying find my link to mi,kmaq also my grandfather was Abe Taylor and grandmother olive Taylor Osmond her parents were from port aux Basque with last names Osmond and mukseau I believe I will try to get more more info and I will try some of your links . Also is it now too late to apply for status

    1. Hi Scott, I don’t have anything on your Abe Taylor and Olive Osmond. There are some Osmonds and Musseaus from PAB area that maybe connect somehow. John Osmond (1867-1947) marr (1893 Mouse Is.) Frances Ellen Musseau (b 1876 Mouse Is.) She was d/o Charles Edward Musseau and Mary Ann Randell. Also, George Osmond (1840 Mouse Is – 1935 Grand Falls) marr 1870 to Ann Musseau (1854 PAB – 1954 Mouse Is), d/o Peter Musseau and Ann Sheaves.

      I’m guessing your “Mukseau” is a typo for Musseau? Alternate spellings are Mieusseau, Musson and Marshall. Some Osmonds also seem to appear as Osborne or Osbourne. I found a good gen forum page at rootsweb ancestry.com for “Osborne, Pearce and Rideout” and another at ancestry.com for “Collier” by googling “Musseau Osmond”.

      On applying for status, you should contact the Qalipu office in Corner Brook for current information. Good luck with your research!

  220. Hi Again Dorothy, you wouldnt happen to know where I could get marriage/baptismal/death records of persons that resided in the Brent’s Cove/Baie Verte Area of Newfoundland? I had tried googling it and I could not find to much.

    Quinn

    1. Hi Quinn, you can try the Provincial Archives at The Rooms in St. John’s http://www.therooms.ca/archives/ – the more info you can provide, the easier it is for them to find what you’re looking for if they have it. If they don’t, you could contact the churches involved to see if they have records that haven’t been sent to the archives. As you’ve likely found, many church records have been transcribed online so maybe site administrators (NLGenWeb, Nfld Grand Banks Gen site) could help you. I don’t know if there’s a genealogical society in the Baie Verte area, but maybe the Bay of Islands or Bay St. George groups would know. Links to both are on this page. Hope this helps.

  221. Thanks Dorothy, I will look into more into these sites, some of my recent ancestors are hard to locate. Thanks Again.

  222. Hi Again, Dorothy

    I was able to find an Elizabeth Nash who died in McCallum in 1906 at age 73 which would mean she was born in 1833. She would place her in the same time and place as my Elizabeth (Bobbit) Nash. It also says she was born in Bay East. Where any of the Elizabeth Bobbits you mentioned earlier born in Bay East around 1833?

    Thanks,

    John

    1. Hi John, none of the Elizabeth Bobbitts for whom I have birth or death dates match your dates. I entered them for her and, unfortunately, no new Ancestry leaf showed up. I wondered where “Bay East” was and found nothing. I did find Little Bay East and East Bay both on the south coast. Or might it mean Hermitage Bay East?

  223. Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knew where in Newfoundland I could go to find information about the Benoit Family, I know the main areas are Bay St George, Lourdes, Sandy Point and what not. Anywhere specific? My great grandmother was a Benoit, her grandfather being Henri Benoit, son of Marie Duffenais and Francois Benoit Jr. Also, if anyone knows anything about the Barry family that lived in and around the Stephenville area, I would love to hear about it. Thanks

    Quinn

    1. Hi Quinn, you should have no trouble finding info online tracing the Francis Benoit and Marie Duffenais (or Duffney) line. Look at Jasen Benwah’s site in my links above and/or join the BSG Genealogical Society (link above). As you find the connections to your own line, from grandparents and great-grandparents, you’ll figure out where specifically in Bay St. George to look. For the Barrys, I googled “Barry family Newfoundland” and saw several gen forum links. Also a McCarthy-Barry family tree but it gives people from Red Island and Merasheen – I think you’ll want the west coast connection. The name is not originally a west coast name, but some moved there from the east coast. Kirk Butt’s books on BSG families would also be of use to you. Good luck and have fun!

  224. Just to clarify (and sorry for all the posts), the reason I’m not sure that Caroline’s parents were born in England is that the 1921 Canadian Census lists her and both her parents as being born in Newfoundland (that census asks where the parents were born) so I’m not sure which is correct.

    John

    1. Hi again John, thanks for the NS Vital Stats link. I’ve added it to this page. I added Bobbitt as Elizabeth Nash’s birth name but it doesn’t give me anything new on Ancestry trees. On daughter Caroline’s death certificate, I wondered if her parents were listed as born in England because Nfld was a British colony. But Caroline’s place of birth is given as Nfld, so that doesn’t explain it. If I find anything, I’ll let you know. If anyone else can help, please do!

  225. That death certificate also lists her parents as being born in England but I’m not sure how accurate that is.

    John

  226. Hi Dorothy,
    Thanks for the response on the Lomond Family above, there is rumoured Mi’kmaq blood through my grandmother and I thought I may have lucked out but I guess not . I am currently looking for information on the Nash family of Bonne Bay/McCallum (also one of my grandmother’s lines). I have a Caroline Nash born in 1864 who married a Robert Lee in 1886 in Bonne Bay. Her parents where Henry Nash and Elizabeth Bobbitt. I was wondering if you had any information on possible Mi’kmaq ancestry there. I have a picture of her and she has some Mi’kmaq features so I thought there may be a possibility of some link there.
    Thanks!

    John

    1. Hi John, I have Caroline as d/o Henry Nash and Elizabeth no surname. I looked at Ancestry trees and none had a surname for Elizabeth and baptism records for their kids gave no birth name for her. I have lots of Elizabeth Bobbitts but none that I could match with this one. Do you know for sure Bobbitt was her birth name?

  227. Thank you for information on your site. I will dig in.
    I am looking for any info on my Mi’k Mac ancestors.
    Maybe even burial sites to pay respects.
    Great Great Grandparents Eugene Gallant, and Ursela Japeau
    Birthplace Margaree Nova Scotia.
    Great Grandparents Marie Gallant Christopher. Birthplace Bay St. George Sandy Point NL.
    We are of Mi’k Mak descent. Acadian ancestors.
    Grandparent Fred Leo Christopher birthplace Summerside.
    My Mother Mary Ramona Christopher from Corner Brook NL.

    1. Hi Martin, yes, your ancestors link into many families of Acadia. Way too much info for me to put here in comments. If you haven’t already, look at the 2 Acadian sites on this page, two Bras d’Or sites, Jasen Benwah’s, Lark Szick’s LeJeune page, Jerry Gerrior’s, and one I’m going to add now on the Gallant family.

      Eugene Gallant’s parents were Simon Hache dit Gallant, b 1792 Margaree d 1828, and Isabelle Gaudet, b 1798 d 16 Feb 1843. Simon’s parents were Charles Hache dit Gallant, b Jul 1749 PEI d 7 Jun 1842 Margaree, and Felicite Gautrot, b abt 1756 d 9 Dec 1851.

      I have two possible sets of parents for Eugene’s wife Ursula Japeau and I’m not sure which is correct. Her first name is also found as Ursuline and surname as Jesseau or Jesso. Thanks for writing, your information has helped me sort out mine and add to it.

  228. I am looking for information on Genevieve “Jenny” LeJeune who married Benjamin
    Perrier Sr. about 1832 on Sandy Point Nl.
    Who were her parents, where were they from, where they Mi’kmaq?
    Any information would be appreciated.
    Thanking you in advance.
    Sam Perier

    1. Hi Sam, all I have about Genevieve LeJeune is b abt 1810, d bef 1850 and marriage as you have. If anyone knows who her parents were, your help would be appreciated.

  229. Thank you for the clarification. I was a little concerned that I might have been missed, but thank you for letting me know I greatly appreciate it.
    And thank you for being that link for people to bridge the gaps in their family lineages. 🙂

  230. Hi Dorothy,
    I made a post but it seemed to have been skipped without a reply. Any information?

    1. Hi Pamela, just to remind readers, you asked in June about the parents and siblings of Leah Hynes, from Change Islands b abt 1878, marr Frederick Bath from Horse Islands. I have nothing on them and evidently no one else has been able to help.

      On this page in particular where there are many queries, if I can’t help and if I have no questions or suggestions, then I don’t reply. I don’t want to take up space and thereby push comments down to where they’re no longer readily visible. That, I figure, decreases the chances of anyone seeing them. Sorry for causing you worry and if anyone has any information, please do post! Thanks.

  231. I’m trying to find out more about my Grandfather whom claimed to be Mikmaq.
    All I know is his Name Leon Arthur married to Gwendolyn Arthur and they lived in Liverpool Novia Scotia in 1940 .
    At the time they had two children my mother Sandra Lee Arthur and Gordon Arthur my uncle.
    My grandfather explained his father married a Mikmaq women named Mary who passed away when he was a young boy.
    An aunt raised him.
    He was also part of the RCMP as a young man in Halifax but was discharged for marrying my Grandmother Gwendolyn.
    I am very interested in finding out more about my heritage and to have knowledge to pass on to my children and Grandchildren.
    Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

  232. Thanks Dorothy,
    I did not know about James. I cannot find Catherine’s maiden name.
    Maybe someone can help.
    Also if there is no native on that side what about Eleanor Snook 1864 married to John Hickman. I believe she came from St. Pierre.
    Family legion is that we have native blood. Would love to find it.
    Many thanks for your information.

    1. Hi Joyce, here’s what I can find on Eleanor Snook: born maybe 1755 in St. Pierre, but some trees have continental France as her birthplace, died 1804 in Grand Bank NL. Parents were Morgan Snook, b 1735 Dorset England d 1818 Burin NL, and Ann Woolridge Barnes, b 1738 either in St. Pierre or Puy-de-Dome, Auvergne, France d 1818 Grand Bank NL. They married about 1756 either in Dorset England or Fortune NL. I’d think Newfoundland is more likely but without delving further into the sources, I don’t know. Morgan Snook was s/o Morgan Snook b 1710 England and Susanna. Ann(e) Barnes’ father was Robert Barnes, nothing on her mother. Hope this gives you a bit more to go on.

  233. Hi, I am looking for any native heritage in the MacDonald line. My great grandfather married a Sarah MacDonald in Cul de Sac, Nfld. Her parents were Matthew and Catherine. I would appreciate any information.

    Thanks!
    Joyce

    1. Hi Joyce, all I can find on Matthew MacDonald is that he was born about 1825 in West Cul de Sac and his father was James MacDonald. Maybe someone else can help. Thanks for writing.

  234. I am trying to find a Native line to Annie Beatrice Mugforg (Mumford) her family came from Port De Graves… I need to find proof of her native heritage… Any help? I can expand on the family if anyone can help…
    Annie married Benjamin Faulkner…. Thanks. Vicki g grand daughter to ABM

  235. Hi Dorothy,
    You list the Descendants of George Lomond page as useful for researching Mikmaq geneology. I was wondering what the significance of this page is with respect to Mikmaq genealogy. My great grandmother was the the daughter of George Matthews and Elizabeth Jane Chaisson of Port-Aux-Basques. George Matthews parents were Samuel Matthews and Thomasina Lomond who was the daughter of George Lomond and Sarah Marshall. Any information is appreciated!
    Thanks!
    John

    1. Hi John, when I come across a site that seems good for Newfoundland family research, especially those that may intersect with Mi’kmaq families, I include it. I know from my own experience searching that they sometimes can be hard to find. I’ve been looking at my information on your Lomonds and I haven’t got anything further back than what you have, it seems. So I can’t help you with any connections to Mi’kmaq ancestry, but maybe someone reading this might be able to add more. Thanks for the surname Marshall for George Lomond’s wife. I didn’t have that.

    2. Hi John. I’m wondering if your ancestor, Samuel Matthews, was a brother to John Matthews and Edward Matthews? I’m a descendant of John Matthews, born abt 1822 in Petites, Newfoundland

  236. Hi,

    I descend from Gabriel Billard through Edith Billard and Philip Hatcher. Is there a Mi’kmaq connection to this family?

    Another of my ancestors was Susan Bennett (born Nov 1871) who later married a Stagg in Petites NL. I can’t find out who her parents were. Is there a Mi’kmaq connection to the Bennetts from Petites NL?

    Thanks

    Rosalee

    1. Hi Rosalee, Edith’s grandfather Gabriel Billard in Newfoundland was born 1784 in St. Malo, France and died Jan 1863 Wreck Island in Nfld. He married Miriam Durnford, b abt 1798 Francois d Aug 1886 Grand Bruit (Nfld). I don’t know much about the families so don’t know if there is a Mi’kmaq connection through someone married in. I don’t have a Susan Bennett married a Stagg in my information. Without more research, I’m afraid I can’t provide anything helpful to you. With luck, maybe a reader can help out. Thanks for writing.

  237. Hello Dorothy, My family and I are trying to find out info on our ancestors in Newfoundland, A cousin wrote in to you in Nov. 2012 her name is Cynthia. She had most of the information we have and you were right the last name is Crant, not Grant. I’m just wondering if you found out anything more. My mothers maiden name was Hink.s which is a name very well known in Conne River Newfoundland. Would appreciate anything you could tell me. Thanks

    1. Hi Sharon – in one of Cynthia’s comments, she said some family members said Joseph Hinks came from Port something. I think it would be Port aux Basques, not the others she mentions. I have him born Cape Ray and he was married in Margaree and kids were born Channel and/or Port aux Basques. On Ancestry trees, I found his parents as James Hinks, b abt 1843 (probably P aux B area) d abt 1870, and Elizabeth Scott, b 24 Jan 1843 Grand Bank d P aux B. Cynthia had mentioned Wells as her surname, so I don’t know which is correct or if one name was from another marriage. I can’t find her parents. I found James Hinks’ parents as John Hinks and Mathilda LeRoux, both born 1823. I couldn’t find anything more on either of them, but maybe this will help you a bit. Hope so.

  238. Hello Dorothy,

    I contacted you awhile ago on the DNA results of Jane Bagg born c 1760 and who lived at Cape La Hune, wife of Hugh Sr, my gggg grandparents. Now we have the DNA results of Deborah Caines, born c 1760 , wife of George of Lamaline , my gggg grandparents!! The DNA of both women show they are of English decent!! Some people thought there was Mik’maq ancestry in these woman but the DNA show otherwise! Maybe George Caines’s mother was Mik’maq??? But that’s another story!! A Roy Barter was trying to reach me as he is a cousin through the Bagg Family! He can email me at lwinsor@nf.sympatico.ca

    Take Care,
    Leslie A. Winsor Mount Pearl, NF

    1. Hi Leslie – Roy Barter, if you see this, there’s a message for you here. Thanks for letting us know about the DNA results. It’s good to know one way or the other. I had a quick look to see if I had anything new on George Caines, but nothing. 🙁

  239. thank you for checking!

  240. hi Dorothy – found your site very interesting. I am researching the Sack family. I’ve found alot of information, many photos, etc. However, I have run into a dead end on several lines. Wondering if you have any information on SARAH PAUL, daughter HELEN PAUL (b. 1896 May 24). Helen was baptized in St. Anthony’s Parish in Fredericton, New Brunswick – born at St. Mary’s Reserve. Also any information on the PETER SACK that married MARIE ANTOINETTE THOMAS (b. 1822 d. 1915). Thank you.

    1. Hi Barbara – thanks, and sorry but I have no Sarah Paul who matches with yours. Googling Marie Antoinette Thomas, I found quite a few sources but you probably have seen them. I have nothing on Peter Sack. I have “Sacks” as a surname but no Peters. If anyone can help, please do!

  241. I HAVE INFO ON THE FRAMPTON’S MY GRANDMOTHER WAS A SISTER TO JAMES
    DOUCETTES@NF.SYMPATICO.CA
    ian thompson says:
    February 22, 2013 at 1:07 pm
    hello
    I am trying to find out information on James Frampton who was born in 1895 in Bos warlas Particularly his marriage in 1915 to 1916

    tc ian

    1. Hi Phyllis, thank you. Ian, and anyone else wondering about the Framptons, hope you see this!

  242. Hi Dorothy
    I am trying to find my paternal grandparents and great grandparents names and birthplaces . My fathers name was Joseph Wilfred Shears and his father’s name was Simon Shears (wife Mary?) Some say my father and his family were Mi’Kmaq from Nfld or Nova Scotia. My father was supposed to have been born April 2, 1977.
    He married twice (Rosella McIntyre 1st wife and Lavinia McIntyre,my mother, his 2nd wife)

    1. Hi Winnifred, I don’t know if I found the right Shears. It’s a fairly common name in Nfld and, it seems, NS and elsewhere as well. Also the dates are too recent to come up in genealogy records. However, maybe this is a lead for you.

      Simon Shears and Margaret Madore are parents of a Joseph Shears (no dates for them or parents for Simon). Margaret is d/o William Royal Madore, b. 31 Dec (or Jan.) 1906 Jeffrey’s Bay St. George Nfld d. Jeffry’s, and Etta Gladys McEachern, b. 22 Jun 1912 Jeffry’s d. Jeffry’s. Wm Royal was s/o William Frederick (Fred) Madore, b Aug 1860 d 9 Sep 1925 BSG, and Rachel Harvey, b 9 Nov 1884 d 25 Jun 1918 BSG. Etta Gladys was d/o Isaac Archibald McEachern, b 28 Aug 1878 Crabbe’s Brook BSG, and Catherine Ann Allez (aka Alley), b 21 Sep 1883 Crabbe’s.

      This is based only on the Simon with son Joseph, and I can find no more info on either of them. The dates may be in the ballpark, based on the earlier generations for which I did find dates. I couldn’t find anything on the McIntyre side. If anyone reading can help, please feel free!

  243. Hi, I too have just found out about my Qalipu heritage (I was adopted) and was wondering what you know of the Kennedys and the McCarthys! I would love to find any information I can and hopefully even photos. I am trying to put together a tree but with very little firsthand information.

    1. Hi Jannelle, it’s great that you’re finding out about your ancestry. I and readers here will be happy to help you, but we’ll need more information, like first names and places of residence and anything else you know. Without knowing more, all I can tell you about the Kennedys and McCarthys is that there are a lot of them, all over the island! lol

  244. Hi Dorothy,
    I was wondering if you or anyone you have come across or knew of any information on the Hynes Family from Change Islands, Newfoundland. My great grandmother’s name was Leah and I believe she was born around 1878. I’m trying to find her parents and siblings but I reach dead ends. The name itself may have been changed, Haynes, Hines, Haines. Which is why it is so difficult to find. I have been told that she was Native, possibly MikMaq. Not sure. She married a Frederick Bath from Horse Islands.

  245. I have found in the St-John the Baptist Anglican Church in St-Johns the birth of a man called Henry Whelen born 15 Mar 1815 father John Thomas Whelan and the mother Lazette LaChance Whelan is a Major in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. It is not clear that Lazette LaChance his is wife but he recognizes the boy to be his son. I wonder if by chance Lazette could be Micmac. I believe this man to be my great-great-great father that I have been looking for the last 20 years for my family genealogy.

    1. Hi Georges, I do hope John Thomas Whelan is the ancestor you’ve been looking for. Alas, I have nothing on these names. I found the birth record you mention. It does seem that JT and Lazette weren’t married so marriage records won’t be useful. I saw the transcriber’s note of being unsure if Lazette or LaChance is the mother’s surname. Googling them, I found instances of both as surnames. I wonder if Lazette, if a first name, is Lizette or Elizabeth. If a surname, maybe it’s a variation of Lizaget or Elizaget. My guess is that LaChance would be her surname, simply because it seems less likely to be a first name. This is just speculation on my part, but maybe readers have something concrete. Good luck!

  246. It is believed that Rosanna Parsons is where the focus is however I am not to sure. As I have said everything was hidden away from our generation.

  247. Yes that is correct:) sorry for the confusion I was going back and forth to my references. I am waiting for my aunt to forward the information that my cousin acquired. Hopefully I will get some answers there. But I would appreciate any imput for anyone for sure:)

  248. I to am searching my heritage. My great grandmother was Ella née Goulding/Goulden, Ward ( first marriage to John Ward)-Skiffington ( second marriage to Robert Skiffington). Ella’s parents were Joseph Goulding/Goulden and Helen (other spellings are Ellen/Ellenden) Felthum(other spellings i was given is Feltham and Phelten). Helen’s parents were William and Rosanna Parsons (née Feltham) My grandmother her daughter (father John) was Violet Lucy Mae Ward. I am trying for find her heritage, she did not talk much about it as they were labeled “Jackie Tar”, a hateful label. However I am proud to be a descendant (supposedly) however I can not seem to find where it starts. I am hoping that someone may have some answers for me, or which direction to take next. Thank you for any assistant anyone may give me.

    1. Hi Ula, to clarify some names and relationships, due to differences in your two comments, your gr-grandmother Ella Goulding’s father was Joseph Goulding and her mother was Ella/Helen/Ellen Feltham, d/o William Feltham/Phelten and Rosanna Parsons (who would be your gr-gr-grandparents). Ella was born 1856 in Greenspond and, with her first husband John Ward, had your grandmother Violet Lucy Mae Ward.

      I’ve looked for all these names in all combinations and nobody matches in my database. But I hope someone reading here can help out.

      1. Try Violet Parsons. That is my wife’s grandmother. Her mother was Rosanna Parsons, possibly married to Hezekiah Parsons.

    2. I’m looking at my wife’s genealogy and her gr grandmother is also Rosanna Parsons. She was either married or not married to Hezekiah Parsons. I’m wondering if there were two families? Here’s what I found. My wife’s grandmother is Violet.

      Listed is Name, sex, position, year of birth, age at time of list and where they resided. [1921 census]
      Mrs. Rose PARSONS; F; Head; Married; 1885 June; 36; Rose Blanche
      Hezekiah ? PARSONS; M; Husband; Married; 1880 Aug; 41; Rose Blanche
      Carrie? PARSONS; F; Daughter; Single; 1908 Dec; 12; Rose Blanche
      George PARSONS; M; Son; Single; 1910 July; 11; Rose Blanche
      Henry PARSONS; M; Son; Single; 1912 Feb; 9; Rose Blanche
      Thomas PARSONS; M; Son; Single; 1913 Sept; 7; Rose Blanche
      Maria PARSONS; F; Daughter; Single; 1915 Dec; 5; Rose Blanche
      Albert PARSONS; M; Son; Single; 1918 Jan; 3; Rose Blanche
      Violet PARSONS; F; Daughter; Single; 1920 Feb; 1; Rose Blanche

      If there is any information regarding them, could someone pass it along please? Thanks,
      Brian

      1. Hi, Dorothy, Ula and Brian. Regarding posts dated 7 June 2013, and 4 July 2017 perhaps this will help. Great thing you are doing for us Dorothy, thanks. Brian, I knew your wife’s people really well. I am trying to remember who your wifes mother or grandmother is. Vilot lived across the street from me many years ago.Violet’s sister Lizzie (Elizabeth) married my uncle Wilson Parsons in Rose Blanche. Violet married Albert Turner in Glace Bay, all three women have obituaries on line . Carrie (Caroline) married Edgar Styles of Glace Bay. These ladies I knew well and very, very good people. I was very proud to know them. Maria died in Rose Blanche and her daughter is married to a nice man in Donkin outside Glace Bay, also wonderful people. It looks like a different family from what the person was inquiring about. Our Rose was wife of Hezekiah and my mother grew up with these wonderful ladies in Rose Blanche NL. I am trying to get my genealogy done for my grandchildren. Brian you can email me. I dont know the person Ula so cant help with her Rosanna. Good luck.

  249. I am also trying to locate my great grandmothers line of Mi’kmaq heritage. I often heard the remark as hateful as it “Jackie tar”. My grandmother never spoke of her heritage because of this label that was stuck to her background, my great grandmother was Ella (Helen/Ellenda) Phelten (Feltham) her parents were William and Rosanna (née Parsons) as far as I understand if all the information is correct. She was born in 1856 in GREENSPOND, NL. And lived in Gambo, Nl. Any information would greatly be appreciated.

  250. Hi Dorothy,
    I live in Ontario and am visiting NFLD this summer – while there I am hoping make more gains in tracing my family’s Mi’kmaq family heritage. Perhaps you can help me a bit further before I get there? What I know is my father was born in NB (John William Casey, dob May 22, 1935) and my grandfather in Mosherville NS (Norman Casey dob October 1, 1907). He was one of eight siblings. His parents both died when he was young and he was raised by his siblings. His mother I believe was a “Mosher” possibly having moved from Truro in Hants County. His father’s name was Rufus Casey and his wife was Bertha…and that is as far as I know. We have reason to believe they may have lived in NFLD and migrated with each generation into the Atlantic provinces and ultimately Ontario in 1938 (where they promptly erected a totem pole….) Along our family line we have distinct visible Aboriginal characteristics and a sense of our culture even these generations removed – I am most interested in discovering more past Rufus and Bertha and figuring out how deep our Mi’kmaq roots grow, Can you help? Thanks, Kellie

    1. Hi Kellie, I have nothing on the specific Casey names you give and couldn’t find anything when I did a little research. However, I looked at the Moshers I have in my database and one looked promising for the places you give. Saul Mosher, aka Malzard, was born 1840 in Burin Nfld and died 21 Nov 1901 Halifax NS. His parents were Francis Malzard or Mulzard (b abt 1805 Jersey, Channel Islands or possibly 1790 Lamaline, Burin Nfld and died 31 Jan 1865 Halifax NS) and Mary Deborah Bonnell (b abt 1812 Jersey, Channel Islands, d 20 Feb 1864 Lamaline Nfld).

      So there’s a Malzard/Mosher connection from Lamaline to Nova Scotia, although I found mention only of Halifax, not Hants. This link to Genealogical Association of NS site might be helpful for you. There are many people named Mosher in NB so archives and websites from here might be useful, but since you’re looking further back in time than NB probably NS records would be more helpful. Lamaline and Burin might be a place for you to focus on in Nfld. But I can’t yet see any connections between Moshers and Caseys.

      Hope this helps you some. Thanks for writing and have a wonderful trip.

      1. I don’t see any source for Francis Malzard ever having lived or died in Nova Scotia. He was a Newfoundlander. His wife died in Newfoundland.
        The only thing I found supporting NS is a record of his son being married in NS, which hardly means the father moved there.

        1. Hi Ed, I appreciate your adding this info about him. Thanks!

  251. We, the Goulding family have traced our roots to the Paul Family of Deer Island, NL, we were told that this family was a sure link to our Mí’kmaq heritage. We have found our ancestors dating back to 1760, Thomas Paul, who had a son John Paul, 1880, who had a son Thomas in 1814, these are our direct ancestors. How do we confirm that he indeed was Mí’kmaq.

  252. If anyone could please help. I am looking for my wife mi’kmaq and metis ancestry and I have found a lot already, but I can’t find much info on ELIZABETH JANE LEBLANC who was born in NFLD in1847. She is supposed to have 2 sisters,Mary and Sarah and a few links say they were full or half mi’kmaq. If you know her parents or anything, I would appreciate it:)

    1. Hi Fred! Just wondering if you ever found out anything else about this family. Maxim and Johanna were my great-grandparents. I can’t find much else about Johanna except that her parents were Jacob Sheppard and Helen Green(e). Maxim’s mother was Elizabeth Brake and she was Mi’kmaq. Maxim’s father was Reuben Perry (Urbain Poirier).

  253. Hi,
    Forever I have been told I am mi’ kmac I really dont know if I am…………….my mother wont tell me!……………..If I am I want to know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!… How can I find this information?.

    Jason,littlebear.

    1. Hi Jason, you will have research your family tree. Start with the names as far back as you know and google them. There are some suggestions in my post Ancestry Search that might save you a bit of time. It is way easier to do with so many records and family histories posted online than when you had to spend hours in archives going over old record books and microfilm. Still, it takes time and can be frustrating. But you can find out a lot that maybe your mother doesn’t even know. If she starts seeing what you’re learning, maybe she’ll share what she knows with you. Good luck, and write back if you have some names that maybe I or readers can help out with.

  254. Thomas Mitchard father of Thomas Mitchard & William Mitchard was my g.g.grandfather, William was my g.grandfather. I have done considerable research on this family, both in England and Newfoundland. My paternal grandmother was the daughter of William.

    1. Thanks Elizabeth, this will be of help to those researching the Mitchard family.

  255. hello
    I am trying to find out information on James Frampton who was born in 1895 in Bos warlas Particularly his marriage in 1915 to 1916

    tc ian

    1. Hi Ian, sorry I overlooked James Frampton’s marriage info in my reply to your early comment. The date of marriage I have for him and Mary Angeline Fleury is 16 August 1915 in Lourdes, Port au Port Peninsula.

  256. Would you happen to have any info on Margret f Purchase{1875} of Garia? She was the Daughter of George Purchase{1840} and Elizabeth ?????{1840}

    1. Hi George, I have only a Margaret Jane Purchase born 1866 but I have her as d/o Thomas Purchase and Mary Ann Bennett (b 1832) so I don’t think she’s the one you’re looking for. The only George I have is related to Margaret but much younger. But maybe they are connected to yours somehow. I don’t have a place of birth for any of them, sorry. Anybody know any more?

  257. Hi Dorothy,

    The Goosney Family you have referenced in the previous post is my line. My great great grandfather was James Goosney Jr. who was married to Sarah Reid (also seen in some documents as Read). James’ father, James Sr., was married to a woman named Rebecca. You have indicated Rebecca’s name as Hayes, I had not previously heard this, but have seen Mercer and Bell as her surname.
    As for Sarah’s parents, some of the dates are not adding up for me.you have listed their birth date as just 6 and 8 years prior to her own birthdate. Upon talking to some members of my family, little was passed on to me regarding Sarah Reid’s family. Just wondering if you could point me in the direction of this information/ where you located these names.

    Thanks!

    1. Hi Raelene, the source I have for Rebecca’s surname as Hayes is C of E Baptism Records, Labrador 1862, Sagueney Quebec. I also have her as Mercer from Ancestry member trees. So I don’t know which is correct. As for Sarah Jane Reid’s parents, you’re right, the dates of birth don’t add up. Two Ancestry member trees have Sarah Jane Gaulton with all the same info and the others have the same dob and parents but no husband. For Thomas, there are trees with that dob, born in Renfrewshire Scotland marr to Sarah with no surname. I don’t know if there is any connection between them and our Sarah Jane Reid. Thanks for pointing that out. Maybe someone can help us figure it out.

    2. if your talking about the goosneys from birchy head I found out that sarah read was from codroy and her father was George read cant find anything on her mother

  258. Hi Dorothy
    Responding to Jean’s enquiry of Sept 29th re Simms. I am related to Simms of Cooks Hr and Cape Norman area. I am seeking info on a Alfred Simms (marr ? Macy) who lived there approx 1868. They had two children bapt’d in Bonne bay Margaret and George, in 1873. I know little about Simms prior to this period, but Mahalla and alfred may have been related. George m. Susannah Ulett Dec/1893. Minister was Arthur PITTMAN. Margaret m. Samuel Paddick Jan/1895. Wonder if anyone has info on the Simms or Macy families during this time period or before.

  259. hi dorothy,
    im looking for any information on the goosneys from birchy head, as my great grandmother was a goosney from there. Her name was charolette goosney and was married to ephraim laing. I was wondering if there is any mikmaq relations there. If anyone reading this has any information i would really like to read it. Also if anyone has information about the Buffetts from Fortune i would really like to read it.

    thank you
    rona

    1. Hi Rona, I have Charlotte Catherine Goosney as d/o James Goosney (b 1861 Saguenay Que d 1938 Birchy Head NL) and Sarah Jane Reid (b 1864). James was s/o James Goosney (b abt 1828 Cheticamp NS d 1918 Stanleyville) and Rebecca Hayes (b 1833 Bay Roberts d 1885 Birchy Head). James Sr was s/o John Goosney (b 1798) and Lydia Davis (b abt 1800). Charlotte’s mother Sarah Jane Reid was d/o Thomas Reid (b 1856) and Sarah Jane Gaulton (b 1858). Sarah Jane was d/o John Robert Nathan Gaulton and Mary Ann Ball (b 1819 d/o George Ball and Sarah). That’s all I have on her.

      Charlotte’s husband Ephraim Laing was born 1882, s/o Archibald Frederick Laing and Sarah Jane Butt. Archibald was d/o John Laing (b 1813) and Frances. John was s/o of Andrew Laing (b 1785 Scotland) and Mary Babb (b 1790 Scotland). I have no parents for either Sarah Jane or Mary. I thought maybe Ephraim Laing’s name was originally Laisne, from Acadia, but it seems not. Hope this helps in your search.

      1. Hi my name is vanessa and you just named some of my ancestors. Are my ancestors native? (James was s/o James Goosney (b abt 1828 Cheticamp NS d 1918 Stanleyville) and Rebecca Hayes (b 1833 Bay Roberts d 1885 Birchy Head). James Sr was s/o John Goosney (b 1798) and Lydia Davis (b abt 1800). Charlotte’s mother Sarah Jane Reid was d/o Thomas Reid (b 1856) and Sarah Jane Gaulton (b 1858).

        1. Hi Vanessa, I don’t know the answer to your question. However, looking through my database, I found a note I’d made about conflicting sources for parents of Sarah Reid/Read marr to James Goosney. In the Bonne Bay Parish Anglican Marriage records 1879-1891 on NL Genweb, no.45 reads:

          “GOOSNEY and READ, 1884 Jan 14, Marriage solemnized in the School Chapel at Birchy Head, Bonne Bay, in the Mission of Bay of Islands in the Diocese of Newfoundland, January 14, 1884, James GOOSNEY, age 23, bachelor and fisherman of Birchy Head, Bonne Bay, son of James GOOSNEY, fisherman and Sarah READ, age 20, spinster of Silverton, Bonne Bay, daughter of George READ, fisherman. Married in the Birchy Head School Chapel according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England, By me Charles William HOLLANDS. This marriage was solemnized between us: The mark of X James GOOSNEY & Sarah READ. In the presence of us: his mark X Richard CAINES, Catherine CANES.”

          So this says her father was George Read, and I have a George Read, b Apr 1843 in Codroy d Jul 1870 Codroy, marr to Charlotte Young, b 1832 Codroy d Jul 1893 Cape Anguille. I have no parents for George, but have James Young (b 1800 Fortune) and Elizabeth Gallop (1799 Fortune-1870 Codroy) as Charlotte’s parents. Whether this is the same George Read as mentioned in the marriage record, I don’t know. I also don’t know if this helps you and others with this family history, or just further muddies the waters. But thanks for writing, maybe we can figure it out.

      2. Hi my name is Vanessa. my email is vanessa_cyriacopoulos@hotmail.com. you have just mentioned my ancestors that I know of and I am wondering where they are from. If you have these names does that mean they are first nations. Please email me. Thank you so much

      3. Hi dorothy I just realized you posted back. Please email me so that I can send you what I do have about my famly. I have thomas wallace green and charlotte catherine buffitt, one of their children is Lucy Green who married Thomas Hiram Rogers. Charlotte’s parents are William henru buffitt and anna bobbitt. Thomas Hiram rogers parents are Thomas Hiram rogers and Laura Robertson. I have more but its too long to write all of this here. I wasnt raised with my family so I am trying to figure all this out.. thank you so much and have a good day.

        1. Hi Vanessa, I have the same info as you. I have Ann Bobbitt’s parents as Thomas Bobbitt (1821-1902) and Susanna Walters. No parents for Susanna but, for Thomas Bobbit, I have Matthew Bobbitt (b bef 1790 in Somerset England) and Mary Kendall (no dates or parents for her).

          For Ann’s husband William Buffett, I have William Buffett (b 1822 Mosquito Nfld) and Mary Marsden (1828-1851). Mary was d/o James Marsden (b England) and Rachel Spencer (d/o Stephen Spencer – son of Abraham Spencer b 1787 Dorset England). William Buffett (1822) was s/o John Buffett (abt 1802-1875 Jersey Hr Nfld. s/o Benjamin Buffett) and Rebecca Durnford (abt 1801 Francois – 1834 Mosquito, d/o Samuel Durnford, b abt 1775 Poole England, and Anne).

          On Lucy Green’s husband’s side, I have his mother Laura Louise Robertson as d/o Samuel John Robertson (1847-1943) and Charlotte Bobbitt (1850-1909, sister of Ann who married William Buffett.

          These are large families, and my information may not be correct. So maybe readers will be able to correct and add to it for you.

  260. Hello Dorothy, great informative website you have. Just wondering if you are able to help me trace my family back to John Barrington. Family is from Swift Current, including Kirk Barrington, Eva/Cora Barrington who married John Crocker. Sorry, but that’s all the information i currently have.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Hi Sheldon, thanks and sorry to take so long getting back to you. I have Cora Barrington (marr John Crocker) as d/o Thomas Barrington marr Eva (surname unknown). Thomas was s/o John Barrington (b 1874 Black River d Swift Current) and Mary Hawco (b abt 1879 d Swift Current). Hope this helps.

  261. Hi Dorothy,

    I am trying to get some information about my great-grandmother Janet Maye . I dont have her maiden name. Married to James Maye of Lushes Bight or Twilligate, Newfoundland. My great-grandfather James Maye died at age 50 in 1932 on The “Sidney Parsons” – a schooner is lost. My father said that he remembers his dad (Chester Slade who was married to Clara Maye) telling him that Janet Maye was forsure Mi’kmaq but cant find any written proof. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  262. Rhonda Williams, you inquired about the White family of Summerville. Can you please get in touch with me at dapike@mun.ca

    Thanks,

    – David.

  263. So I found Susanna young , under the link above “lejeunes from cape Breton and nfld” once I clicked the link I scrolled down through the info and found iii) jean baptise lejeune aka John young and m. Marcelline marche who was from fishells nfld. my grandfather said Susanna young his grandmother , spoke a native language and that he parents were of possibly mi kmaq from stephenville nfld , fishells , Robison ? St.georges . Would marcelline marche be mi kmaq ? Or John young have mi kmaq back around ?

    1. Hi Zach, I have John Baptiste LeJeune/Young’s parents as Alexander Young and Eleanor Anne Quick, both from Cape Breton. You can probably trace them back from the LeJeune site. Marcelline Marche’s parents were Urbain Marche, b abt 1822 Bras d’Or, and Celeste Alexandre/Alexander. Urbain was, I think, s/o Denis Francois Marche, b 1789 St. Pierre, and Charlotte or Catherine LeJeune, b abt 1795 Cape Breton. There is a huge Marche family tree in the BSGGS documents (see link on my page above). I didn’t have your Susanna’s husband’s name, so thanks for that.

  264. Hey there I am looking for any information on my great great grandmother Susanna young and her parents etc.- parents were Joseph young and Marcella Marche . I think its spelt Marcella but could be marcellina? I have Susanna’s birth certificate – which states she was born in St. George’s nfld. in 1883- I think her parents could be decedents of the Indian head band – which covers stephenville , st George’s , port Au port area . . I know my great great grandfather Charles Gustaf Wisen met Susanna in stephenville where she is said to be from . Any information on my ancestors or the surnames would be greatly
    Appreciated. As well there has been talk in the family through out the years that she could of been a lejeune -young ?

  265. I was trying to find parents for Mary Bryant born 1850 in Hearts Delight, she was supposed to be aboriginal …she married Noah Clarke and moved to Norris Point , where she is buried. I can’t find any info from Trinity for her ….any suggestions … thanks

  266. This message is for Leslie winsor. I am a gggg grandson of Hugh and Jane Baggs. I tried to access the site where you had your DNA posted but no luck. I am interested in any info you would be wiiling to share.
    Roy Barter

  267. Hi Dorothy,

    I am trying to get some information about my gg grandmother Mary Ferrel born in Beau Bois in 1882. She later on went to marry Thomas Brake from Marystown who drowned. Then went on to marry Albert Hoskins from St. Albans. We know she was Mi’kmaq but cant find any written proof. Her records were lost in the Sacred Heart Parish fire. We also think that my other gg grandfather David Collier born in St. Albans in 1856 could have been Mi’kmaq as well.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Kate

    1. Hi Kate, nothing on Mary Ferrel other than she’s in the 1921 St. Alban’s census with husband Albert Hoskins and daughter Charlotte Brake. I have a David Collier, b 1885, married Julia. I found parents for him on an Ancestry tree – father Samuel Collier, mother Mary Hoskins. But, alas, no leaf popped up for them so I know nothing more. Not much help, I’m afraid.

  268. Hi Dorothy.
    I am trying to get some information on my Great, Great Grandmother, Genevieve(Jenny) LeJune.
    She was born about 1810 and married my G.G.Grandfather Benjamin Perrier Sr.around 1833 in Bay St. George Nl. she died before 1850.
    Ther had two sons, John b 1834 and Benjamin b 1839.

    If you can find any unformation it would be greatly appreciated.
    Please reply by “E” mail.

    Thanks
    Sam Perrier

    1. Hi Sam, I don’t have anything more than you do about Genevieve/Jenny. I checked the ancestry member trees and nothing more there either. Sorry, but thanks for writing. Maybe someone will be able to help.

  269. Hello Dorothy, —

    In the topics above Sarah Matthews and Michael Organ were mentioned!!Sarah Matthew b 1811 12 19 m. Michael Organ and ended up in Bonne Bay. In 1871 Sarah Organ age 59 a widow of Norris Point is listed in the Church of England confirmations.–

    I found in the Rose Blanche Burial Records for the CE a David Organ of Little Bay who was buried 1863 03 24 at age 84 or born c 1779 so this is probably the father of Michael Organ. I “think” this Organ Family may have come from Bay D’Espoir! It seems that most of the south coast started out in the east and gradually moved westward along the south coast and then some moved north along the Northern Peninsula!!

    I am related to all the Organs through John Matthews and Sarah Bagg, the parents of Sarah, wife of Michael Organ!! John Matthews and Sarah Bagg are my ggg grandparents!! I understand that John Matthews and his brother/ brothers came out from Devon . Hugh Bagg and Jane Bagg of Cape La Hune born c 1760 are my gggg grandparents! Jane, Mrs. Hugh Bagg sr does not have Mi’kmag ancestry!! She is in line for my maternal DNA line and is of English origin! My DNA results are all posted on https://www.familytreedna.com/login.aspx if any of you are members and can log in to have a look!!–

    See this site and go to page 56! An earlier John Mathews is mention who may add to the Mathews presence on the South Coast!
    http://journals.hil.unb.ca/index.php/nflds/article/view/141/238

    I was looking at your site as I heard rumors that my ggg grand mother Deborah Caines wife of George Caines of Lamaline “may” have been a Mi’kmaq girl from Cape Breton and could have been a Young???SHe would have been born c 1760. If anyone can enlighten me on that it would certainly be appreciated!!

    Take Care,
    Leslie A. Winsor

    1. Hi Leslie, thanks for the additional information. I have your George Caines and Deborah and their children. But no surname or parents for her. None of the Ancestry trees had her surname either and I couldn’t find anything on line. They had a daughter Deborah who married a Young, but you probably know that already. If anyone can add to this, please feel free!

  270. Thanks anyway.

  271. Hi Dorothy, my wife and I have been working on our family tree for some time. I have been told many times over the years that my grandmother on my mother’s side was indian but I have not been able to find anything to verify this.
    Here is what we have been able to find as far as ancestors etc..
    Susannah Fudge my grandmother
    – born on June 27, 1889, in Moreton’s Harbour, Newfoundland
    – died on May 11, 1972, in Norris Arm, Newfoundland
    – married to John Charles Langdon on June 30, 1907, in Norris Arm, Newfoundland

    Susannah’s parents were:
    Joseph Frederick jr. Fudge (father)
    – born about 1866, in Whales Gulch, Newfoundland
    – died on January 9, 1895, in Moretons Harbour, Newfoundland
    – married to Naomi Budgell on on May 7, 1889, Western Head, Newfoundland

    Joseph Fudge’s parents were:
    Joseph Fudge sr
    – born before 1825
    – died before 1898 (Shows him dying between 1894 and 1898)
    – married to Sarah Liscombe born about 1830

    Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

    Rod

    1. Hi Rod, sorry but I have nothing on the Fudges or spouses that you’re looking for. Anybody else?

  272. Hi Dorothy just wondering if you can find out any info on my family if we have any native history in our family. My grand mothers name is violet Scott maried to Hedly Scott her last name before marriage was late her father was Lott layte from forgo and her mother was Jane Harbin from gander bay my grandfather dad was chesly Scott who lived in Carter’s cove. Email me any info u may be able to find that’s my dads side of the family my moms side her grandmother was enda Burt and her grand father was Alfred Burt

    1. Hi Jim, nothing on the Laytes or Scotts you’re looking for, sorry. If anyone has any information, I hope they’ll post.

  273. Hi, Dorothy you have a great site. I have been searching my family history and I have found on the 1921 census that both my great and g g grandfather both ha e stated they are Micmac. I was wondering if you had anymore background Info. My grandfather was Ernest Bennett, g grandfather Patrick Bennett Jr born July 1898 and Married Gertrude Snow born Jun 1897, gg grandfather Patrick Sr born jun 1858 and Married Bridget Bennett born Oct 1866, It shows on a wedding Certificate online my gg grandfather was Thomas Bennett married to Mary McDonald. They lived in the Mount Carmel, Salmonier Nl area. Any help would be great thanks

    1. Hi Glenda, and thanks. But sorry, I can’t find anything on your Ernest or Patrick Bennett, but I don’t have much on the Salmonier area. The names, of course, are all familiar but I don’t have any that connect up with each other to suggest to me that they are “yours.” Good luck and thanks for writing.

  274. Thank you Dorothy for the information.I have read the will before but i didnt know about Eligin county Ontario or in Massachusetts.My father said Martha was from Nova Scotia,but i am only going by memory from what he said years ago.Wish i could get more information on her.

  275. Hi Dorothy,I was wondering if you can give me any information .My Grand Grand Grandmother was MARTHA MITCHELL married to James Hancock.she died june 6 1913 in Peters Arm,Botwood.My father and cousin said she was a mi kmag. How can i prove this? In church record her last name was mitchell but my family tree that was done said it was MITCHARD not MITCHELL daughter of Thomas Mitchard and Eleanor Cooper “ellen” thank you

    1. Very interesting, Linda. I have her as Mitchard, b 1821 Twillingate, marr 5 Nov 1855 Twillingate Methodist. Googling her, I found a familytreemaker page by Allan Clarke that has her as Mitchard. NLGenWeb has her as Mitchard in her marr record (Twillingate Methodist Marriages 1853-70) and in those same years John Mitchard marr Abigail Smith Nov. 10 1854, Thomas Mitchard marr Selina Diamond Nov 18 1869 and Rachael Mitchard marr Matthias Hayward Dec 2 1869. I wondered if they were her siblings. Then I found her father’s will. It’s on NLGenWeb and NGB. Maybe you’ve seen it, if not here’s excerpts:

      I Thomas Mitchard of Twillingate Newfoundland being of sound mind memory and understanding considering the uncertainty of life do make this my last will and testament as follows,

      First I give and bequeath to my two sons William and Thomas and John Moss Junr who has behaved to me as a son all my fishing room and all property on the aforesaid fishing room and lands… Second. I give to my three daughters Rachel Mitchell, Jane Roberts and Martha Hancock forty pounds each-

      Third Whatever remains after paying funeral and other expenses which now amounts to about two hundred and fifty pounds I give to my two sons William and Thomas and John Moss Junr equally… and I name Peter Samways and Jonathan Mitchell to be Trustees to the within named property… Signed and sealed by the aforesaid Thomas Mitchard… this sixth day of Feby one thousand eight hundred and sixty six.

      You see that he did have a son Thomas, and a John Moss Jr “who has behaved to me as a son.” He names Martha as a daughter and also Rachel, who if she’s the same one, would not marry Matthias Hayward for another 3 years after this will was made. The will was probated in 1872 so he had died by then. Rachel’s surname in the will is Mitchell, as is one of the estate trustees. Yet Thomas’ name is written as Mitchard.

      In Ancestry trees for Martha, most have her name as “(Mitchell) Mitchard”, suggesting people aren’t sure. One has her place of residence in 1852 as Elgin County, Ontario and in 1880 as Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts. All of the Ancestry trees for Thomas Mitchard have him only as that, with no parents given. It sounds to me like both names may have been used, but which was the original I don’t know. If I find any more, I’ll let you know. And if anyone can help, please do.

  276. My mother is Dorothty Strickland from Port aux Basques. Her Father was Samuel Strictkland from West Point. He would have been born around the turn of the century (~1890’s or early 1900’s). Any info on this is welcome.

    1. Hi Paul, I think I found your Samuel. He was born 28 Apr 1889 West Point d 13 Aug 1946 Port aux Basques, marr Emma Pope, b 29 Oct 1907 Stone’s Cove Fortune Bay d 1969. I have him maybe also marr Margaret Jane Lomond Chaulk but have no more info on her. Samuel was s/o Joshua Strickland and Mary Ann Wadman. Joshua was s/o Josiah Strickland, b 1894, and Ann McDonald. Josiah was s/o George Strickland and Ann (surname unknown). Mary Ann’s parents were William Wadman and Maria and she had a brother Charles b 1845 in Grole. That’s all I have, hope it helps you to find more.

  277. Hi,
    I have been doing my Family Tree since the late 1900’s. I am looking for info on brothers: Joseph Hart and Benjamin Hart, originally from Fogo Island. Joseph married Sarah Stares (My Great-Grandparents) Benjamin married 1st wife:Frances ? 2nd wife: Elizabeth Keats/Cates. Both of them moved to Brooklyn, Bonavista Bay until their death. Benjamin’s great-granddaughter that lives in the USA contacted me in the early 2000’s and told me her grandmother told her she was part Cherokee. I contacted the Band Council in Grand Falls-Windsor to confirm that Cherokee was not known to NL. I didn’t think at the time to ask about Hart’s on Fogo probably being MicMac. If you have any info that could help me, I would really appreciate it. thanks

    1. Hi Diane, I do not have your Hart brothers from Fogo Island. I have an Elizabeth Keats, don’t know if she’s the one you mention. She was born 1772 Trinity and her father was William Keats b Dorset England, and mother was Mary, maybe surname Durdle. I have no info on who Elizabeth married. Sorry, not much help but maybe someone reading will have something more. Thanks for writing.

  278. Hi Dorothy,

    I guess I should have put my own grandfather here as well. John Bennett/Benoit born June 1883. We don’t know where and can’t find any records. He married a Mary Saunders (from The Tilt Cove area) in 1913 in St. John’s.

  279. Hi Dorothy,
    they had children born in Bonne Bay and I believe elsewhere but the two we found I think are from them. Bonne Bay Anglican Parish records.

    William Thomas BENOIT, of Edward & Mary born 22 Feb 1875. Baptized by me Joseph J CURLING on 2nd S aft Trinity (6 June) 1875. Godparents: Charles PIKE, Thomas OWEN, Frances CAINES.

    Rosina BENOIT, of Edward & Mary, born 18 April 1877. Baptized by Layman. Received 10 June 1877 by me Joseph J CURLING. Andrew VINCENT, Sarah ROBERTS, Mary DOWDEN

    Another runour is they then changed names and moved to the Boston area. Here we found 2 more kids with those parents.

    MASSACHUSETTS RECORDS

    May 24 1908 Joseph J. Bennett, 21, bach, b St Johns Nfld, shoemaker, res 26 ?Treson St, son of Edward Bennett & Mary Ford &
    Sarah H Shea, 23, spin, b Pr Edw Isl, tailoress, res 24 Ocean St, dau of
    James Shea & Catherine Gillis. At Lynn MA by James Hurley?, priest.
    Religious denom and witnesses are not given. From MA Vital Stats

    Aug 15 1909 Jeremiah Bennett, 24, bach, electrician, b St Johns Nfld, res 26 ?Treson St, son of Edward F. Bennett & Mary Ford & Elinor G Carritte, 25, spin, operator, b Guysboro NS, res 23 Lily St, dau of Edward H Carritte & Mary Kennedy.
    At Lynn MA by Michael Madden. Religious denom and witnesses are not given. From MA Vital Stats
    We cannot find any records of them being born in NL.

    Thanks again

  280. Hi there, just happened across your site and makes for interesting reading. I thought I might send along a note to see how your site works. I noticed a lot of research on family history and was wondering if I could give it a try to help find info on my family. My great-grandfather is Edward Benoit who married a Mary Ford in Bonne Bay Newfoundland 1872 by layman then 1874 by church (as per records). They apparently moved and changed their name to Bennett years later. I was wondering if anyone has heard of this family.
    Thanks

    1. Hi Sharon, do you have any more info on either Edward Benoit/Bennett or wife Mary Ford (parents or kids’ names)? I don’t have them but feel like I should know who they are.

      And a note to everybody who has written up to now – thanks for your comments and if I haven’t replied, sorry, but I can’t find anything to help you. Thanks to those who have given me information – it might help me or others find something for you down the road.

  281. Dorothy,

    1935 Red Island census

    SCOTT Francis Head F W 63
    KINSLOW Wallace SIL M M 33
    KINSLOW Lillian Dau F M 29
    KINSLOW Joseph Grand Son M S 6
    KINSLOW Wallace Grand Son M S 11
    KINSLOW John Grand Son M S 13
    KINSLOW Mabel Grand Dau F S 8
    KINSLOW Theo Grand Son M S 4
    KINSLOW Claude Grand Son M S 1

  282. Dorothy,

    I spoke family members regarding my grandmother’s maiden name if it was Grant or Crant. Family members state that Lena’s maiden name was Grant and Lena had one sibling, Lillian. Also, Frances married John Grant and later married William Scott. AKA: “Grandmother Scott”

    However, I can not find any information to confirm this.

    I seeking Mi’kmaq connection.

    Cynthia

    1. Cynthia,

      I know this is an old post, but I want to reach out to you to see if you found any additional information on Francis who married William Scott

  283. Dorothy;

    I can trace my Grandmothers ancestry all the to Michael and Sarah (Matthews) Organ… Do you have any information on Micheal Organ and Sarah Matthews? I understand Sarah was possibly micmac either from her father was John Matthews or her mother who was Sarah Bagg.

    1. Hi Tony, I don’t have parents for Michael Organ and about the Matthews and/or Bagg families being Mi’kmaq – I just don’t know. There’s nothing in Small’s Diary suggesting they were, but that itself isn’t proof they weren’t. There has been considerable speculation that John Matthews was brother of Jane Matthews marr Ralph Brake, but I’ve not heard of any evidence being found. If anyone does know, please let us know!

  284. Does any one know how rebecca (whittle) Myles was related to Elizabeth saunders
    thanks
    any info on Rebecca Whittles or James Myles Family history would be appreciated you can email suzieqt1@eastlink.ca

  285. Hi Dorothy; I have reason to believe my great grandmother is aboriginal. My grandmother was Beatrice Hutchings married to Walter Canning. Her mother was Jane Decker, married to Joseph Hutchings. Jane’s parents were Daniel Decker and Thurza Downton. I have traced Thurza Downton, but hve not been able to find anything on Daniel Decker. He was born around 1840 in Joe Batts Arm. Any help with this would be appreciated. thanks

  286. Trying to find out if the White’s from Summerville are related to the White’s from Flat Bay. I was told that White is mi’kmaq surname. Samson White married Elizabeth Crewe on Dec 21,1890 witness by his father John White. Found a John White in Flat Bay don’t know if there is a connection. I hoping you can help me.
    Thank You for your time.

    1. Hi Rhonda, sorry but I do not have a Samson White marr to Elizabeth Crewe. White can be a Mi’kmaq surname but not necessarily. It can be an anglicization of LeBlanc (the case for most of the Mi’kmaq Whites), or can have originally been White or Wight. And, as you can imagine, there are a lot of John Whites so you’d need to have more connections to know if you had a match. Good luck!

    2. Hi Rhonda, in case you don’t see it, there’s a comment on this page from today for you from David Pike.

  287. Dorothy;
    I know Josiah and Hannah Strickland also Priscilla and John Nash were witnesses to her wedding.. I’ve also seen the information on Josiah but like you the dates don’t work out.. I’ve seen the pictures of her and her grandchildren and definitely a micmac connection if you go by the pictures but problem is where does it come from.

  288. Dorothy;
    My ancester was William Farrell who married a Rachel Strickland in 1866 in West Point. We think she was the daughter of John and Sarah Strickland but cannot find a baptism record whatsoever. According to 1921 census she was born in 1846. But that is all we have. Sarah Strickland was a Collier and her ancestry goes back to Marie GUillaume and Thomas Dennis.. So does anyone have any knowledge or proof that Rachel was the daughter of John Strickland and Sarah Collier??

    1. Hi Tony, I was just working on the Stricklands. I have her as d/o Josiah Strickland and Ann McDonald. But I have a problem with his dob that I haven’t sorted out. I checked Ancestry trees and all have Josiah and Ann as her parents. So I don’t know if that means it’s correct or if everybody copied each other. I have her b 1849 in West Point and, in case you haven’t seen it, there’s a photo of her and her grandchildren here: – I wonder if the contributor could help. One of the Ancestry trees had Farrell as O’Farrell, but it’s not public so I couldn’t check it.

      I don’t have a John Strickland and Sarah Collier. If anyone else can help, please do!

  289. Hi Dorothy,
    I am looking for information on my Great Great Grandmother’s family, the Rideouts. Her name was Josephine Pardy and her parents were James Pardy and Mary Rideout, Mary’s parents were Catherine McCarthy and John Rideout, John’s parents were William Rideout and Bethania, and William’s father was also William, spouse unknown. They are in the Payne family tree according to the Bay of Islands Geneology, but I don’t see where exactly the connection to the Payne family is. I am looking for a Mi’gmaq connection, and think it might be with the Rideouts (as I see a lot of people asking about Mary Rideout), or Paynes, but I don’t know how we fit into the Payne family tree. Any info you might have would be a great help. Thank you. This may appear twice, I had trouble with my comment.

    1. Hi Kim, do a search within the comments here for Josephine Pardy and Myles – I have posted the information on the families fairly recently but will add what I have on Josephine. I have her father as James Pardy b 1875, not Joseph. Her mother Mary Rideout was b 1879 d/o John Rideout and Catherine McCarthy. Catherine was d/o Michael McCarthy and Elizabeth Hickey.

      Michael was s/o Thomas McCarthy, b Ireland, and Catherine Myles, b 1802 d 1889. Catherine was d/o James Myles, b Shaftesbury Dorset England, and Mary Pardy d/o William Pardy and Elizabeth Harvey. Michael’s wife Elizabeth Hickey was d/o John Hickey and Elizabeth Myles. I have Elizabeth also as d/o James Myles and Mary Pardy, which would make Michael and wife Elizabeth 1st cousins. Ancestry trees have Catherine’s parents as James Myles and Mary Pardy, and there are no parents listed for Elizabeth, d/o John Hickey and Elizabeth Myles. But for parents James Myles and Mary Pardy, there are daughters Catherine and Elizabeth.

      So I don’t know. Maybe someone can help sort them out for us! As far as where the connection with the Payne family is, I don’t see it, but it must be there somewhere in the Payne tree. Maybe search in the surnames list to see? I’m not seeing an obvious Mi’kmaq connection in the families of the individuals you name but, again, I don’t know.

  290. Thank-you for your time Dorthy.

    Trudy

  291. Hi Dorothy, we are looking for information on Elizabeth Saunders who was born about 1820 Bay D’Espoir,Newfoundland and Ann Whittle who was married to Micheal Hynes,any information would be greatly appreciated,Thanks

    1. Hi Jackie, Elizabeth Saunders is in Ancestry trees as born 1820 and 1811 – don’t know which is correct. She was born in Bay d’Espoir to John Saunders and Elizabeth unknown. She is said to be Mi’kmaq but I haven’t seen documents about her. As siblings of hers, I have Joseph, Jane, Richard and Sarah. Elizabeth and Thomas Hynes’ son Michael married Anne Whittle 18 Oct 1866 in English Hr E (St. Bernard’s records). I can’t find her parents. Hope this helps.

  292. Hi Dorothy;
    Just wondering if you were able to retrieve the information on Henry Buffett from Misquito who married Josephine (Rideout) Pardy that we responded to back in October. I have visited The Rooms and without specific dates I am unable to get any further. Hopefully you can help me.
    thank-you, Trudy

    1. Hi Trudy, I think you asked which family line you might concentrate on to find Mi’kmaq ancestry and I just don’t know. I didn’t see anything that said “look here”. You ask about Henry Buffett and I can’t remember what you wanted to know specifically about him. So here’s his ancestry as I have it.

      Henry Buffett, b 1896 Mosquito d 12 Jul 1979 Milltown, s/o Benjamin Philip (or Philip Benjamin) Buffett, b 1868 Mosquito, and Elizabeth Frances Kearley (maybe Rose, according to an Ancestry Fam Tree), b 1872. She was d/o James Kearley, b England, and Elizabeth Kendall b 27 Aug 1835. Elizabeth was d/o John Kendall, b 1828 (dates don’t add up), and Frances Strickland (no parents ent’d). John was s/o John Kendall and Susanna. That John was s/o John Kendall.

      Back to Buffett line: Benjamin Philip was s/o Snook Buffett, b 1817, and Elizabeth Poole, b 1819 d 29 Jun 1905 Mosquito. Elizabeth was d/o William Poole and Elizabeth. Snook was s/o William Buffett and Susannah. William was s/o Benjamin Buffett, b 1745, and Ann. Benjamin was s/o William Buffett and Susanna Snook. Susanna was d/o Morgan Snook, b 1670, and Mary Chamberlain. Her husband William was s/o Martha Buffett, “living in Placentia 1701 and 1714” according to an Ancestry tree. And that is all I know.

  293. Hi Dorothy; I noticed that Fiona is looking for infromation on George Stride. George Stride is the son of Henry Stride and Elizabeth Ball. His siblings were Peter,Henry,Abel, Elizabeth,Susan, Charles and Mary. George was married twice, first to Mary Ann Hutchings and then to Mariah March. The children Fiona named were from his second marriage. Geroges sister Elizabeth was my Great Great Grandmother. I am also searching for information. I found some information that George’s brother Peter had a son named Peter who lived in Conne River and is known as Micmac. I can’t seem to trace his aboriginal status. Was it from the Strides or was it on his mothers side?

    1. Hi Janice – and Fiona – thanks for the info on George Stride’s children. I didn’t have them all. Henry Stride is also called Strider, if that helps find him. Others have discussed Elizabeth Ball’s family, somewhere way back in the comments. I have nothing else on them, other than a dob for Henry of 1790 Exploits.

      Yes, their son Peter (George’s brother) married a Mi’kmaq woman named Helen and had a son Peter b abt 1848 in Conne River. It is from him that the Strides of BSG come. I have nothing showing me Mi’kmaq ancestry in the Stride family itself. Have you looked into Mariah March(e)? I have nothing on her, but I wonder if she’s part of the west coast Marche family.

  294. Hi My grandmother was called Mary Hannah Maidment. Her maiden name was
    Mary Hannah Lambert from South Port Trinty Bay. I am trying to find out who
    her mother was. Any help would be appreciated.

  295. looking for thr family of nathaniel martin of harbour grace his dad was william martin he had 3 brothers nathaniel was born 1820 harbour grace move to port au port he is my grat grand father he buried in st james church in berry head port au port want to know were his dad william come from

  296. Seeking information:
    My grandparents were James Isreal Hinks son of Joseph and Rosanna Hinks and Lena May Grant; daughter of Frances Matthews and John Grant. Frances Matthews was the daughter of Christopher Thomas Matthews and Lavina Collier. I have no information on John Grant.

    This is the information I have on Joseph Hinks;
    Family members say; Lewis Sheaves was known as “Uncle Lou” and Joseph had half-brothers and sisters.

    I checked the Anglican Church records;
    Charles Sheaves (B) Channel
    Elizabeth Hinks (W) Married on July 20, 1871.
    Witness; Susan Cole, James McLaughlin and William Strickland

    Therefore, I believe that this would explain the family connection with the Sheaves’. Apparently, it was a common practice for the deceased father’s family to care for the children and it would also explain why Joseph was not raised with his half-brother Lewis.

    Family members say that Joseph came from Port (?) unknown if it was Port aux Port, Port au Choix or Port Saunders, while others say that Joseph came from Conne River.

    Church record;
    Marriage: January 17, 1863
    James Hinks (B) Rocky Barrisway(?)
    Elizabeth Scott (S) Channel
    Witness: John Hinks and Dennis Tapp

    James and Elizabeth Hinks (nee Scott) children;

    Martha – baptized on September 24, 1863

    John – baptized on May 18, 1865 – Marriage – John Hinks (26)(B) and Florence Sophia Bond (22)(S) on August 10, 1891 Parents; James Hinks and Henry Bond

    Joseph – Cape Ray – baptized on March 19, 1867 – married Rosanna Osmond baptized June 25, 1862 daughter of George and Susanna nee Dicks. September 14, 1858 – George Osmond (B) Margaree married Susanna Dicks (S) Isles aux morte – Parents: Thomas Dicks and Elizabeth Harvey

    Matilda (?) – Baptized on April 6, 1869 – death – June 22, 1870 Matilda Hinks 15 months Cape Ray

    1. Hi Cynthia, I have Frances Matthews with the parents you name. But I have her husband as George Crant, not John. The info came from a Crant researcher, so I’m guessing it’s reliable. I don’t have a marr date for them and have him as also marr to Emma Pike. He was born 1848 Gaultois and died in Channel. He was s/o Thomas Crant, b abt 1808 Gaultois d 1869 Burgeo, and Martha Foote, b abt 1810 Gaultois d 1868 Burgeo. Thomas was s/o John Crant, b abt 1776 Gosport in Hampshire England, and Jane Whitty, b abt 1783 Gosport. Martha was d/o John Foote, b abt 1845 Gaultois, and Jane McDonald, b abt 1849 Gaultois. Hope this helps.

  297. Hi,
    My great great grandfather was John Kendell. Can u tell me if any of the tribes are related to him . He was the first white settler and was at Lych cove.He bought land off of Jennie Drew/Hinks. Everyone is always asking me what kind of Indian I am.
    Please Help.
    Thanks
    Carol Ann Reynolds

    1. Hi Carol Ann, someone else recently asked about John Kendell and mentioned Jennie Drew/Hinks. But I can’t find anything. I’m guessing he wasn’t married to her? Do you know the names of his wife or kids? Have you contacted anyone in Conne River to see if they can help?

  298. Thank you Dorothy:)

  299. Hello;
    Do you know where the original Sandy Point Anglican or R.C. records of Births,deaths ,marriages are located. Also are there any early references
    to the Dennis family at Codroy.,
    I Barry

    1. Hi Isabelle, I don’t know if The Rooms archives in St. John’s has the originals of Sandy Point church records but if they don’t they’d know where they are. There is considerable information on the Dennis family in Kirk Butt’s book on Bay St. George settlers. His sources might also point you to where original records are. Good luck!

  300. I am looking for some help with the STRIDE family tree from Newfoundland, Canada.
    Family Group Sheet

    George Stride
    B: 1820
    D: Mar 1890
    Wife
    • Maria Ann March
    B: 1849
    Peters Arm, Newfoundland
    D: 1943
    Peters Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Children
    • Tamar Stride
    • Daughter
    • John Roberts Stride
    • Son
    • Apr 1874
    • EXPLOITS, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    • 4 Jan 1946
    • Bishops Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    • Eliza Stride
    • Daughter
    • 31 AUG 1877
    • Exploits, Newfoundland
    • 14 APR 1948
    • Butts Cove, Newfoundland
    • Abner Stride
    • Son
    • 14 Feb 1878
    • 22 May 1962
    • Hampden, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    • Alfred Stride
    • Son
    • June 1882
    • Philips Head, Newfoundland
    • 1956Amelia Ann Stride
    • Daughter
    • 31 Jan 1883
    • Susanna E Stride
    • Daughter
    • 12 Jan 1887
    Philip Head, Newfoundland
    • 22 Mar 1977
    Philips Head, Newfoundland

  301. Great, I know I’m been trying to find info , my grandfather was a desendant of jonas as far as i can see….how and when did they come over from england??? what about Mariah payne Hutchings who married Seymour Hutchings…. Any info on them? My great grand parents……

  302. Thanks for the info . on James Myles Family. Do you know if there is a MI’MkAQ coonection there with the Myles info you have ?
    And what History would you have on my Grandmother Rebecca Whittle (St Bernards who married my Grandfether James Myles in Aug 1936) any info on Rebecca would be greatly appreciated. thanks Dave Parrott

    1. Hi Dave, I didn’t see any Mi’kmaq connection with your Myles leaping out at me, and I have nothing else on Rebecca Whittle’s family at this point. Just to let you and others know, my FTM computer had a relapse and is in computer hospital right now. I won’t know until Tuesday how it is doing and I don’t have access to my database meanwhile.

  303. hi dorothy,,, sorry i just found your reply to my comment back in october… thanks for all your help

  304. hi dorothy,

    i am trying to get information on a james park (unknown dob. but had a son named james richard park in 1866. his wife name was sarah (unknown). i am wondering if you have any info on the parks from the bay of islands… my family is from johns beach (voys beach).

  305. Hi Dorothy:

    I am looking for marriage information for Martha Blanche Pittman of Great Hr. Deep who married Daniel Newman of Little Harbour deep. wondering if you can point me in the right direction as vital stat tells me they don’t have marriage information on her.

    Thanks for helping

    Linda

  306. HI, do you have any information on John, James, or Mary Jane Pico?

    1. Hi Mark.
      What info are you looking for about John, James, and Mary Jane Pico?

  307. Hi Dorothy;

    I am looking for information on Mary Ann Easton born 1846 in the Notre Dame Bay area, I think Musgrave Harbour. She was the daughter of Thomas and Sarah Easton who lived in Musgrve Harbour. She married John Canning around 1877 and died 1925 in Birchy Bay.

  308. Hi Dorothy,
    My daughter and I have brought up solid on Henry Buffett and Josephine Pardy. Not sure where to go to from here. Should we be researching Buffett, Rideout, or Pardy side of the family tree? We would appreciate any info you may have.
    Thank-you

  309. Hello!
    I’m searching family history for a native connection on the west coast of Newfoundland (Lark Hr., Corner Brook, Indian Burying Place, etc.) My related surnames are: Rideout, White, Adams, Wheeler, Budden, Dawe….

    Any info.? Thanks!

  310. I Am looking for info on the family history of James Myles (from Terranceville) who married Rebecca Whttle of St. Bernards Nl and they lived there he ( James Myles) lived to be 104 yrs old and died in 1991 (1887-1991) married Oct 26th 1906 Rebecca was born in 1883 died 1973
    What i understand is that he was the son of John myles and Mary margaret keeping i believe she may have had been his second wife ist wife was Ann ??
    Is there any info you could give me on them or where i could get some also where i go to get some doucememts etc thank you Dave Parrott Grandson of James & Rebecca Whittle

    1. Hi Dave, let’s start as far back as I have. John Myles, b 1635 Melbury Abbas[?] England d 1703, marr Hannah Haskell. They had 5 children, one of which was James Myles, b 1657, marr Mary Hodder. They had 5 children, one named James, b 1704 d 1787, marr Mary. They had son James, b Melbury Abbas England, marr unknown, and they had sons Thomas, b 1754, and (guess what!) James, b Shaftsbury Dorset England. That James marr Mary Pardy (d/o William Pardy, b England, and Elizabeth Harvey) and they had 14 children, including James, b 1778, marr Elizabeth surname unknown. They had son John James, marr Ann surname unknown and Mary Margaret Keeping. John James and Mary Margaret had 4 children, Aaron, Ann, Joseph and James, b 25 Jul 1889 (marr Rebecca W.)

      You’ll have to diagram this out just to keep straight the generations of James! I couldn’t find anything online and no leaves popped up on my FTM but maybe this will give you some names of people and places that will help.

  311. Hello,

    I am looking for the connection to the Qalipu Mi’kmaq and Caroline Samms.. Who married Edward Dewitt, their daughter Francis Dewitt married David Galliott.. do you have any onformation on these familes??

    1. Hi Stefanie, all I have is Caroline Samms as d/o Reuben S and Grace Moore (b 20 Apr 1840). They had another daughter Mary Jane (b May 1867 Codroy Valley, d 22 Jul 1963 Codroy Valley. Reuben was s/o Benjamin Samms (1814-1870) marr Mary Deborah surname unknown. Benjamin was s/o Thomas Samms (b 1778 England) and Catherine Poole (b 1773).

      There’s loads of info on the family on the BOI Genealogy Society website (link above). There are Mi’kmaq connections with the name Samms but, as you see, the original Samms in Nfld came from England, so it would depend who specific spouses were.

  312. Hi Dorothy;
    I have been searching the net and so far I have found out that there were 6 children Henry and Josephine had together. Nora ( my grandmother), Mary, Cora, Henry James, Sandy, Minnie also Winnifred Pardy was listed with Josephine’s children. Henry and Sarah Spencer had 12 children. Josephine’s mother Mary Rideout’s parents were Cathrine McCarthy and John Rideout. As far as I can find out Josephine had 10 brothers and sisters; John, Patrick, Micheal, Elizabeth, Mary, George, Philomena, Alexander, Julia and Lillian. Josephine died in 1935 in Milltown, Bay D’Espoir. That is all I have found out so far. Still continuing the search.

  313. Reply to KIm

    The earliest Shears I have is John b.1787 in Devonshire , England. married Hannah ? from burgeo . they had one son Jonas and four daughters,Jennie, Susan, Katherine, and Hannah.. The children were born either in Burgeo or Garnish. John Shears died 1854 and is buried in Harbour le Cou, though I could not find his headstone.. Their son Jonas born 1836 in Burgeo died 1909 in Rocky hbr. He married Harriet Buffett b.1841 and she died 1874 in Rocky Hbr.They had 6 children. One of the earliest graves in Rocky Hbr. One of the children Elizabeth, born 1867, was my great grandmother. Elizsbeth married George Pittman and had four childlren. The oldest Harriet was my grandmother.
    Elizabeth died 1900 aged 33years and is buried in Rocky hbr.
    I have lots more ifo.
    In 1878 Jonas married Ssusanna white (widow) formerly susannah thomas.b 1850, d 1952.
    In 1879 they had a son Jonas and a daughter Louisa b 1881, d 1978; and Harriet 1884, d.

    I have loads of info onthe Shears from Rocky Hbr. Jonas Shears came from Harbour le Cou and was on e of the earlier settllers of Rocky Hbr. I think that you will find that all of the Shears that now reside in the area are decendants of Jonas.

  314. Hi Dorothy,

    As well as Devon, “I am looking for info on a Jane/Jeanne Benoit who married (1) James Carter, I am unable to find a marriage certificate for them. (2) Francois Bejuin in 1867. Jane lived in Cape Ray. I am looking for her parents names.

    Also, Jane’s daughter Catherine Mary Carter married Patrick Chaisson. Looking for info on his parents also.
    Catherine & Patrick had a daughter Frances Chaisson who married Martin Hynes, son of Capt. Richard Hynes and Margaret Philomena Cormier.

    Looking for a Mi’kmaq connection especially through Jane Benoit.”

    I would appreciate any help in this I have been looking all over for information on Jane Benoit and time is running out as the Indian status is about to cease in November.

    1. Hi Pamela and Devon – Jane/Jeanne Benoit is hard to find much about! I can’t find parents for her, but found some things that might give you avenues to explore. But I’m making a lot of guesses here and hope somebody can correct what may be wrong. Jane/Jeanne’s 2nd husband is Francois Beguin, also found as Frank Began, Francis Bejou and Bejour. NLGenWeb, Channel Methodist Marriages, Jane Carter, widow, marr Francis Began 30 Jan 1866. There’s an errata note at the bottom saying that Channel Anglican Marriages has Jane Benoit Carter, widow of Cape Ray, marr Francois Beguin, bachelor of France, 11 Jun 1867. So there’s both her names anyway.

      Jane Benoit and James Carter’s daughter Catherine Mary is also found as Mary Catherine. I have a birthdate of 1862 for her, death date 1937. But for Patrick Chaisson, I have dob 1829 – quite a gap between them! – and deathdate 16 Aug 1905. I have found the following as children for them: Frances Jane b 11 Sep 1889 Codroy Valley (or Mar 1894) d 1989 Codroy, James Frederick b 29 Sep 1891 Codroy, William b Jul 1896 Codroy, Jed, Mary.

      Patrick Chaisson may be the son of Eusebe or Ernest Chaisson and Henriette/Harriet Daigle, both b Ile St. Jean (PEI), marr 27 Jan 1851 from St. Michael’s Parish in Margaree NS. Eusebe was s/o Simon Chaisson and Sophie LeBlanc. Henriette, b 1828, was d/o Jean Daigle and Magdeleine Bourke.

      So that’s it and, as I said, I don’t know if it’s right.

  315. Hi Dorothy, That is the George King and Elizabeth that I am seeking information on. I would like to find out Elizabeth’s maiden name.Thank you for this information.

  316. Hi, i was just wondering if the wheeler family tree listed on your blog here are of mi’kmaq ancestry. Thanks for your time.

  317. Hi I’m looking for information on the shears family of rocky Harbor, nl.

  318. Dorothy, Elizabeth is Mary’s mother but we cannot find her maiden name. I am told Elizabeth married George King of Great Jervois, NL. Mary was her mother and George Edward was Mary’s son and Lucy’s brother.Looking to find Elizabeth’s maiden name. I think too that Elizabeth may have been George King’s second wife.

    1. Hi Georgina (and Pam) – I have a George King marr Elizabeth, with kids Mary b 1824, Elizabeth b 1825, Barthimus b 1827, Surannah b 1831 marr Joel Moore, and Ann b 1835 marr Thomas Hooper. George had brothers Nathaniel, William b 1831 and Charles b 1832. Just wondering if they might be your George and Elizabeth, but have no more info on them so just if any of those names ring a bell for you.

  319. Hi Dorothy;
    I found some more information that I hope will help. Yes, Great grandfather Henry Buffett was married twice. He was married to Josephine Pardy first and had Nora (my grandmother), Mary, Cora, and Jim. With his second wife Sarah he had Roy, Shirley, Johnny, Minnie, Doris belle, Simian and Christopher…there may have been more, and they had triplets. Not sure, one may have died.
    Thank-you
    Trudy

  320. Hi Dorothy,

    I am looking for info on a Jane/Jeanne Benoit who married (1) James Carter, I am unable to find a marriage certificate for them. (2) Francois Bejuin in 1867. Jane lived in Cape Ray. I am looking for her parents names.

    Also, Jane’s daughter Catherine Mary Carter married Patrick Chaisson. Looking for info on his parents also.
    Catherine & Patrick had a daughter Frances Chaisson who married Martin Hynes, son of Capt. Richard Hynes and Margaret Philomena Cormier.

    Looking for a Mi’kmaq connection especially through Jane Benoit. Thank You in Advance!!

  321. Dorothy, I have a picture of my great grandmother Lucy Sutton Perry and she definitely looks aboriginal. However I cannot find anything to prove it. She was born on March 1,1853. Any suggestions of where I can find information on her.I know a pervious post from Pam said we may be looking for the same person,however I don’t think it is. She may be connected to Pam somehow but I don’t know how.Lucy’s mother was Mary Sutton and her grandmother was Elizabeth King. Her father was Jeremiah Sutton. I think they came from Pushtrough NL or Great Jervois NL on the south coast.

    1. Hi Georgina, the Lucy Sutton you are looking for is the sister of the George Edward Sutton Pam is looking for. You say here that Lucy’s grandmother’s name was Elizabeth King – is that her mother Mary’s mother or her father Jeremiah’s? Maiden or married name? And yes, Pushthrough is the main place I have for them.

  322. Hi Dorothy;
    I am looking for information on my great grandmother Sarah (Pardy) Buffett.
    From what I understand she came from Bay L argent or Terrenceville. She married Henry Buffett of Bay d’Espoir.
    thank-you

    1. Hi Trudy, I have a Henry Buffett, b 1896 Mosquito d 1979, entered with two wives. One Josephine Pardy, b Nov 1899 Hr Mille d/o James Pardy and Mary Rideout, and the other Sarah Spencer, no other info. Might they be the same person, first and middle names, maybe 2 husbands? I have many kids entered for him with both, so if you can give me some of their children’s names, that would help.

  323. I have information for ROY COLLINS June 2012
    – Pinkson is in my family tree
    perhaps we can share information to fill in each other’s gaps

    Posting for MILLIE JUNE 2012
    Olivia Weeks married Edward MacKey under the George Weeks geneology line in Bear Cove, White Bay, I would like to share information on the family tree and to also receive info also

    newfiesarebest@hotmail.com

    1. Hi Paulette, I have let both Roy and Millie know about your message in case they haven’t seen this. On your Weeks search, I still can’t find anything but I have put the info you gave in my database so if that helps make any connections, I will let you know. Thanks.

  324. I believe an earlier comment from Roy Collins, he is talking about some of my relatives and he is some of my geneology that has eluded me but he is naming people in my family tree so we are obviously connected.
    Would you be able to put me in touch with him, ROY COLLINS
    or give him my e-mail address to contact me, we can share info.

    1. Thank you Paulette for the information on the Weeks family. After your first comment, I did a quick look and could find nothing. I will look further with this additional info. But, without knowing anything more than what you wrote, it seems to me if one sibling is indicated on the 1921 census as Mi’kmaq, it stands to reason that other *full* siblings would be assumed to be as well. It was the enumerator who wrote down the information and there may be any number of reasons why one was marked as such and another not. Also I’m not sure what checkmarks actually meant – usually on the 1921 census it was marked ‘yes’ or left blank. What census district was it?

      Lastly, just to explain in regard to your reposting which I didn’t post to conserve space – I must approve all new comments before they appear on the site. That’s to keep spam out. If you don’t see yours right away, it means I’m not at the computer or I haven’t had a chance yet. I know everyone is in a rush to find information but I am only one person. And if you don’t hear back from me within a couple of days, it means I have nothing right now that can help.

  325. Weeks/Wicks 1808. Richard Bonavista Bonavista Surnames List
    Descendants of George Weeks
    Generation No. 1
    1. GEORGE1 WEEKS was born September 17, 1850, and died August 17, 1906 in Bear Cove, White Bay. He married Dec 13, 1874 Brigus MARIA [Roberts]WEEKS.
    (Daughter of: John Roberts m. Maria Oxford [daughter of Thomas Oxford])
    Brigus United Methodist Church Marriages
    418 George Weeks & Maria Roberts Dec. 13 1874
    Children of GEORGE WEEKS and MARIA [Roberts]WEEKS are:
    i. MARY ANN(POLLY) WEEKS NEE WEEKS, m. Robert John Weeks
    b. November 10, 1876; d. Dec 4, 1946. Woodstock PacquetDec 28 Woodstock Paralysis WEEKS Robert UC 69 Brigus Woodstock b. 1865
    ii. ELIZABETH (-LIZZY-) PINKSON NEE WEEKS, m. JOHN PINKSON.
    b. Aug 26, 1878 Seal Cove
    iii. OLIVIA (LEVIE) MACKY NEE WEEKS, m. Edward ( NED) MACKEY.
    b. July 26, 1879 Seal Cove
    iv. John Weeks m.
    b. Nov 23, 1883
    v. SELENA THOMPSON NEE WEEKS, m. JAMES THOMPSON. Pt. Leamington
    b. April 23, 1886 d. 1942 (56 yrs) stomach cancer 2 yrs. ?? Long Beach Pond buried Old Salvation Army Cemetary Pt. Leamington 1921 Census b?1889?
    i. Nelson, ii. Fanny m. Paul , iii,Lloyd, iv. girl died young, v, girl died young
    vi. JULIA GAVIN NEE WEEKS, m. JOHN GAVIN. Bear Cove
    b. Aug 13, 1888 Bear Cove Back Cove 13 children
    vii. STEPHEN ROBERT WEEKS, b. 1891 Brigus ; d. July 4,1935. Englee United Cem
    b. Nov 26, 1890 1) m. Mary Grace [Blanchard] d. age 33 childbirth buried Seal Cove lived Bear Cove
    2) m. Olive Florence [HUSSEY] lived Hampton & Englee
    m. 2nd. Thomas Philip Mitchell
    1935 M??? 4 Englee Canada Bay Heart Failure WEEKS Stephen R UC 45 Englee Englee
    Vstats/death-reg-bk-12-p-369-399-1934-1937

    viii. MARIA PARDY NEE WEEKS, b. January 28, 1892, Back Cove, Nl; d. June 4, 1974, b. Feb 28, 1893 m. Samuel Pardy Ming’s Bight, NF.

    ix Fanny Weeks m.. John Regular (5 children) Woodstock LacSi Ming’s Bight
    b. April 6, 1898
    x TAMAR HUSSEY NEE WEEKS, 1) m. Job Brinson Williamsport Seal Cove
    b. April 6, 1898 son i. Steve d. 2002 Corner Brook (10 children)

    2) m. RICHARD HUSSEY.
    ii Wilson Hussey M. Maisie (drowned)
    i son: Tom Hussey m Peggy ? Salt Harbour
    ii dau: Audrey Hussey m. Charles Petty Salt Hbr
    iii. Ruby (drowned) m. Harvey Gidge Salt Hbr. Twillingate
    (Information provided by Kathleen [Gavin] Madore – Jeffreys (709) 645-2598

  326. My grandfather’s sister Aunt Polly (nic-name) MARY ANN(POLLY) WEEKS NEE WEEKS, m. Robert John Weeks b. November 10, 1876; d. Dec 4, 1946. Woodstock Pacquet
    listed herself as mikmaq indian on the 1921 census however her brother, my grandfather Stephen Robert Weeks did not list himself as mikmaq indian and did not tick off the box for such. I am wondering if he was mikmaq indian and didn’t want anyone to know. Stephen is one of 10 children born to George Weeks and Maria Roberts who are buried in Bear Cove in the Bay Verte region of Newfoundland. Is there a list of these people to confirm whether they are indian or non indian. I know they were from Brigus at one time in their history. Stephen died in Englee and is buried there in the United Church Cemetary.

  327. Hi, I am looking for information on the family of Abraham Paul of Wigwam Point, NL. He was married to Margaret Kennedy. My husband’s father, Thomas, is the son of Abraham and Margaret. His siblings are Francis and Brigitta, (and Josephine (maybe same person)). I’ve got as far back as Wigwam Point, but I can’t find out where they came from. Thomas came to southern labrador and married. We’ve been trying to find out where his ancestors came from. We always thought that they came from NS because Thomas came here with Glode’s, from NS, who were relatives. I am stuck here. I am hoping that you can provide some info. Thanks.

    1. there were Glodes in Norris arm ,john Glode wed Mary Kennedy ,they had 7 children between 1907-1919,also showing a Thomas Paul born 1901 who was adopted by them living in Norris Arm in 1921 censes.it may help you’

    2. Abraham Paul is the son of Noel Paul and Ellen (nee unknown) Paul. Noel Paul resided in Wigwam Point with his sons and daughters. I have not been able to determine who Noel Paul’s parents were due to a lack of records. Abraham’s brother was my great-great grandfather John Paul. They also had a brother Benjamin Paul.

      1. Natasha, do you have any more information on Abraham Paul or Margaret Paul? I have a baptism certificate for the son (Joseph Paul b. 1904) of William Paul and Emma Birt. The sponsors listed are Margaret Paul and Abraham Paul. I’m related to Joseph’s sister (Mary Paul) who would have been my great grandmother. Thank you! I also have a picture of Mary Paul’s daughter (my grandmother) standing with a Nish Paul in Badger at the grave of Nish’s grandfather, John Paul.

      2. Hi,
        My name is Theresa Head. My mother was Marie Bridget Barron/Head but her proper was Bridget Marie Barron. She didn’t like the name (Bridget). Her sister is my Aunt. Mary Margaret (Head) now Skiffington. Her Parents are Patrick Barnes and Bridget Marie Paul. Bridget Marie Paul parents was Abraham Paul and Margaret Kennedy. Abraham was a Indian Chief. His tribe was Mi”Kamq. I don’t know how much correct or not. My Aunt Mary Margaret is 83 years. That is all the information I have for now. Her daughter did give me more information on Facebook. I will give that another time. A lot of writing. If you have any more information please let me know. Take care

  328. Hello Dorothy my name is Larry Dishman my cousins have their status cards but for some reason won’t help me get mine. We are in the MI’KMAQ band. My mother is sadie s. Wells her father is William Wells and mother Edna Barnes . Ednas side is where we are connected. Sadie was born Nov.13, 1939 place of birth is curling, record number on B C is 39-12-211915 . The number on top of birth certificate is 58347. If you can help I would be very indebted to you, I have only five weeks to submit my application . I am willing to pay you for your time. 304 521 8164. I am not interested in the benefits I just want my Indian status . Thank you.

    1. Hi Larry, I’ve come up with *maybe* a direction for you to look. It’s from my database, ancestry trees in FTM and googling. I’ll lay it out as clearly as possible and ask upfront for help from readers. If I’m wrong or right, please let us know.

      In your previous comment you called your grandmother Edna Burns so I did more looking for Barnes *and* Burns. In the 1935 census for BOI Deer Lake Pt 2, there’s Joseph Burns, age 30 something (illeg.), wife Clemmency, 20-something, daughter Edna (no age).

      In the same census year and district is Joseph Wells, no age, wife Suzana, sons William and Hayward, daughter Emma.

      The 1945 census for BOI Georgetown has William J. Wells, h/h head age 42 b BOI, wife Edna A. L. Wells, age 32 b St. Barbe, children (all b BOI) James J. age 14, Violet C. age 13, William G. age 9, Sadie S. age 5, Madeline E. age 2, Walter A. 3 months. In nearby households there is James M. Wells, age 46 b BOI, and wife Frances, age 44 b Colinet, and Frank R. Wells, age 37 b BOI, and wife Marguerite C. age 40 b BOI. I wonder if the 3 men are brothers.

      Now to my database and FTM trees info: I had Joseph Burns marr Felicite Doucet and found dates and children on Ancestry. Felicite/”Clemmency” – hmm, say them quickly and they can sound alike. But that’s totally a guess on my part and that’s what I need help on, esp. from any Doucets reading this.

      I found Felicite Doucet as b abt 1906 Grand Etang Inverness Co. NS, d/o Marcelin Doucet, b 8 Dec 1868 Nebraska, and Louise Larade b 1871. (In the 1901 Cdn census, Marcelin is listed as living in St. Joseph, Inverness Co. NS.) Marcelin was s/o Calixte Doucet, b 9 Aug 1844, and Felicite Roach b 2 Jul 1844 Nebraska d 1903. You can find more on their family at the Doucet Family site (link above) in “Generation X” page. There is nothing in Generation XI on their children’s family unfortunately. But you can trace Marcelin’s family back through the generations, and that would be worth your while if “Clemmency” is indeed Felicite.

      On the Wells side, I had Joseph Wells and Susanna Pritchett with son Hayward. On Ancestry trees I found him as b 20 Oct 1882 Swan Hr Exploits d 27 May 1957 Deer Lake, and her as b 2 Aug 1871 Freshwater Bay (Gambo) d 24 Jun 1954 Deer Lake, with children Hayward Walter (b 3 Nov 1913 Gambo d 25 Apr 1998 Stephenville Xing), Theophilus (b 3 Jan 1908 Gambo d 15 Aug 1980 Corner Brook, Emma (b 18 Sep 1915 Gambo d 4 Feb 2012 Deer Lake) and William. As you see, the only one I couldn’t find dates for is William, but he was included in some trees and he’s mentioned in the census.

      I hope this helps. It is contingent on verifying that Clemmency is Felicite and in delving into the Doucet family. But there’s loads of material on them in the Doucet site I mention and in all the Acadien and Acadian/Mi’kmaq sites online.

  329. hi Dorothy,

    i am wondering if you can help me. i am trying to research my moms family and have got back to a thomas matthews (son of john matthews in burgeo). my moms family is parks from the south side of the bay of islands, who go back to parsons and then to an ellen matthews, daughter of thomas….i have got back to a richard james park married to jessie parsons but not having much luck getting back apast james richard…. he was born around 1866 in the bay of islands. wondering if you have any conformation on any of these families being of micmac descent. thank you very much for your time.

    1. Hi Denese – a page full of notes here that I’ll try to make sense of. I have Ellen Matthews, b 22 Feb 1846 Lower Burgeo, marr (31 May 1863 Burgeo) Richard Parsons, b Jersey Hr. Ellen was d/o Thomas Matthews and Mary. Richard was s/o “Old Mr. Parsons”, b Jersey Hr, and “Widow” Parsons, d abt 1862 Vatcher’s Is. (I’m guessing that info came from Joseph Small’s Diary.)

      Thomas Matthews was s/o John Matthews, b abt 1775, and Sarah Bagg(s) – (see Joseph Small for more on them).

      On the Park/Parsons side, I have James Richard Park, b 1868 Humber Sound, marr Jessie Parsons, b 8 Jan 1873 Humber. Jessie was d/o Richard Parsons and Ellen, b Jan 1838 BOI. I don’t have parents ent’d for either of them and I don’t have kids ent’d for the other Ellen Matthews and Richard Parsons. Same people? Possible, except for discrepancy in year of birth for two Ellens. Maybe someone can clarify that for both of us.

      On your other question about Matthews/Samms line, I don’t know.

  330. looking for information on Robert joyce who married sarah park in lark harbour
    thank you for any help

  331. Can you tell me who the parents of Benjamin Kippen b Feb. 4/1790 England d Feb. 24/1869 married Frances Bagg 1815 Burin ? I know his father was Henry Kippen don’t know mother. Trying to make the micmac connection

    ty Cathy

    1. Hi Catherine, Benjamin’s parents were Henry Thomas Kipping, b 1781 Maysweth Engl d Mar 1843 London Engl, and Elizabeth Ellingham, b 1781 Bedfordshire Engl d Dec 1872 London Engl.

  332. Hi i’m looking for information on John Langford jr. and Rachel Stuckles who were married in Browns cove on nov 10th or 14th 1870. I’m trying to find out if there is any record of them being of mi’kmaq decent

  333. Looking for information on Joey Brown, who was married to a Nancy,or a Sarah; her name was also Nova Lee Deer Child.

  334. Hello Dorothy, I was wondering if you may have some information regarding the Pikes of Woody Point and Port aux Choix being of Innu descent specifically Thomas Pike married to Margaret Loader/Lodger or their descendants. Thank you for your assistance.

    1. Hi Wendy, I have Thomas Pike, b 1817 d 1907 Kappel Islands, marr Margaret Loder, b 1827 d 1893 Curzon Village Bonne Bay. One of their daughters was Margaret Ida Pike, b 18 Apr 1866 Ha Ha Bay d 21 Jun 1937 Curling, marr William Henry Prosper Companion. In searching online for Innu refs, I found this on David Pike’s site (which I thought I had a link to above – will add it). I don’t know about the availability of, or sources of information in, either of the books mentioned, but will look into it. For more information on the Loder family, look at the Loder Family Tree (link on page above). Hope this helps.

      “On page 264 of the book “Walking a Tightrope – Aboriginal People and their Representations” (edited by Lischke and McNab; call number E 78 C2 W35 2005) is this quote:

      J’s great-grandfather was William Henry Prosper, and his great-grandmother was Margaret Ida Pike. She was of Innu descent. Her family lived in the area of Red Bay and Pinware in southern Labrador.
      and on page 266:
      K’s great-grandfather, William Prosper, was Roman Catholic, but became an Anglican after he married Margaret Ida Pike who was a member of the Church of England. According to “Indian custom,” he moved with her family to Bonne Bay, Newfoundland.
      More details about Thomas & Margaret and their descendants can be found in the book “Families of the South Arm of Bonne Bay, 1800’s-1930’s” by Roy M Osmond (call number: F 1124.5 B59 O8 1987).

  335. Hi Dorothy,

    I was wondering if you had any information on Sarah Marche who was married to Benjamin Haynes back in the 1700s. Apparently she is of Mi’Kmaq descent but I have been unsuccessful in finding any documentation stating this. My GGGrandparents are William Hynes (born in Chimney Cove, Bay Islands, Newfoundland And Labrador on Oct 1867 to Charles Haynes (died 1888) and Mary Anne Maher and died in 1940) and Susanna Caines. Please e-mail me if you have any information that might help. Thanks!!

  336. Hi dorthy,
    You are right on the dates for benjamin put I am trying to connect through his son James, I just wanted to connect to keeping family from burnt island who say they are micmac, ex. john b feb. 1871
    edith b mar. 1879

    1. Hi Catherine, from what I have it looks like James Keeping (s/o Benjamin) is uncle of John marr Edith. John Philip Keeping, b 25 May 1872, marr Edith Walters, b 15 Mar 1879. John was s/o William Keeping, b 1834, and Mary Ann. William was s/o Benjamin Keeping and Frances Bagg, therefore James’ brother.

      In an Ancestry (Ransome fam) tree, for John Keeping husband of Edith, the dob is given as 2 Feb 1872 Burnt Islands and baptism 9 Mar 1872. But in same tree, John Philip Keeping, as s/o William, is shown with no wife and dob of 25 May 1872. I don’t know if it’s a duplication or error in that tree or if I and others have conflated two John Keepings, presumably both from Burnt Islands.

  337. Hi Dorothy , I am looking for information on my great great grandfather I believe he was Mi’kmag his name was William Martin. He had a daughter named Margaret Jan 6 1854 margaret’s mother was Margaret Stamp of Flatrock, I believe William would have born in the Bay of Islands around 1830 to 1835

    1. Alphonsus, is this Henry LeJeune/Young m. Susan Dauphinee/Duffney? If so, how can you be certain? Do you have a source document?
      I have been trying for years to determine if it is Gabriel or Jacques “The Fiddler” with no success as they are my family line. This is and continues to be a difficult one to prove without documentation.

      1. Hi Thom, this is an old message and I might have already answered it. We know that Henry Young and his wife Susan were mentioned in the Indenture of Gabriel Young. Susan Duffney listed in bapt records of her children as spouse of Henry Young, they were cousins. Susan’s mother Marie Anne LeJeune was niece of Gabriel Young/LeJeune through Radegonde Barbara Elizabeth, Gabriel’s sister, both children of Joseph Charles LeJeune. I know that many people thought Jacques was father to Henry but they were incorrect.

  338. looking to see if there is a indian connection to frances keeping d/o benjamin kippen and frances bagg ,I have 1921 census saying that benjamin keeping b may 1879 burnt island is a micmac can you help with the connection. ty

    1. Hi Catherine, the dob I have for Benjamin Keeping marr Frances Bagg is different than what you have. I’ve got him b 4 Feb 1790 (or 1789 or 1800) in Liverpool England. Here’s a link to info on the Keeping fam – http://www.genealogy.com/users/e/v/a/Susan-Evans-huntsville/FILE/0009text.txt and if you delete in browser from /FILE on and scroll down her page you’ll see some background on the family.

      I did not know that about him in the 1921 census – what identification is given for his children if any are in the h/h?

  339. Hi there, looking for info on Lenora Fraise, married to Richard Parrill. Daughter of John Fraise and Elizabeth Babb. Lenora Died 1913 July 14 born may 19 1856 carbonear NL. Any help would be appreciated!!!

  340. Hi Dorothy,
    looking for information on a Elizabeth brown she married William Abraham Buckle Genge who is my great great grandfather i was told her mom was named Novilee Deerchild and her dad was Joseph Brown.She was born in 1830 in Quirpon and died july 15 1893. She is buried in Anchor Point,NL. Wondering if I can find a baptismal certificate on her stating she is an Indian.

    1. Hi Connie, you’ll see I put your two posts into one so all the info would be in one place. Look through older comments for discussion of Elizabeth Brown. I too have heard about Novilee or Nova Lee Deerchld and Joseph Brown but have found nothing else on them. Elizabeth first married James Williams and her sister Hannah married his brother William Williams. I have no documents on either of them. If anyone can help, please post here for Connie. Thanks.

  341. hello i am trying to trace my family thru my mothers side, her maiden name was Sadie S. Wells born nov. 13 1939 her mother was her mother was Edna Burns (maiden) Edna was born to William Wells. i am wanting to get my indian status card. any info is appreciated. some of my uncles aunts and cousins have already applied for and have gotten their cards.

    1. Hi Larry, I have a William Wells marr Edna Barnes with son James Wells. I don’t have Sadie, but wonder if these are same people you’re asking about. I don’t have anything else on them, just wonder if I have the name wrong – should be Burns not Barnes? There is a Brake connection but not directly with them.

  342. Hi Dorothy,
    Just looking on your website. I am wondering if you would have any information about Johannah Gould Chambers married Aaron Chambers of Seal Island NL. She was born Dec 1896 and lived in Seal Point NL

  343. (from Dorothy) I’m copying this comment just received to this page so that it is more visible since many people are interested in Mary Park Brooks.

    “Dorothy, let me introduce myself, my name is Hector Pearce , born at Daniel’s Hr and a descendant of Mary Park Brooks. I noticed on your website, under the section Family History Sites a section entitled “Descendants of Daniel’s Hr” (Payne, Brooks Park Family History).

    I am applying for acceptance as a founding member, Qalipu Mi’kmag First nation Band, However, I am getting very little cooperation from the Newfoundland offices because they are so so busy.

    I have gathered all pertinent information except some documentation that supports the fact that Mary Park Brooks was Mi’kmag (if that is the case).

    In your opinion would the document found on the link Descendants of Daniel’s Hr suffice as evidence she was indeed Mi’kmag. It does refer to the word ” Indian” at the beginning of that document.

    Thank you kindly for considering those comments and questions and I would sincerely appreciate any help you could give me in this regard.”

    Hello Hector, the origins of Mary Park Brook continue to be a mystery to many people interested in or descended from her. I’ve just doublechecked the family tree in the link you mention. It does say that she originally had an “Indian name”. But there is no source given and no information given as to why the author of the tree said that. So, to me, it is simply a statement, interesting but needing expansion and verification.

    The enrolment committee of the Qalipu band are the only people who can tell you what is acceptable in terms of documentary evidence. And yes, they are very busy but contacting them is your best bet. Thanks for writing. If anyone knows anything else on Mary Park Brooks, please please let us know!

  344. Hi Dorothy
    Thanks so much for the info on Martha Olivia George.How can i find out if she was native.
    Thanks Jan

    1. Hi Jan, hope it was of some help to you. As to whether she was Mi’kmaq and how to show it, I don’t know other than seeing if you can connect her to someone known to be Mi’kmaq. Nothing jumped out at me when I was looking but maybe someone reading this can help out.

  345. Dorthy : Does the Wheeler family listed in the Mi’kmaq Family History & Genealogy March 2011 have status and if so where might the connection be.

    1. Hi Linda, you would have to ask the Qalipu office about status.

  346. Hi Dorothy,

    I am looking for the records for the following people that you have mentioned in earlier posts: Peter Stride, b abt 1823, s/o Henry Stride, b 1790 Exploits, and Elizabeth Ball, b Burnt Islands. Henry and Elizabeth are my GGG Grandparents. Any info. you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

    1. Hi Crystal, I have nothing else about the Strides other than what you have here, and I have no records. If anyone else can help, please post – thanks.

  347. Hello,
    I am looking for any information on a relative of mine from the 1800 who is believed to be of Mikmaq descent. Her name was Ann Saunders from the west coast of Nfld. She married Tom Toms, Innu, in Battle Hbr Labrador. Please feel free to email me at PLP@bellaliant.net if you have any information to share. Thanks!

  348. Hello Dorothy, I am researching the Parks in Bay of Islands, specifically looking for the parents of Joseph Park (born 1848 and who married Rose Ann Blanchard in 1877) and have had little success. I also believe Rose Ann’s parents were Joseph and Eliza(beth) Blanchard. Any help is very appreciated.

  349. hi dorothy hope things are looking bit better,,,welcome back,,,i have question can your tell me when darcey janes and maria parson codroy valley got married and where,ty,,,

    1. Hi Lorraine and thanks. I have your Darcey as Walter Darcey Janes – which might make a difference in looking for records. I have no marriage information but did find him on a Moore family tree in Ancestry. It was with his (I presume) first wife, Elizabeth Winnifred Moore, so he’d be listed as widower. Not much help, but that’s all I got! 😉

  350. LOOKING FOR INFOR ON HENRY DOREY, BORN 1883-96… DIED FEB 15–1951… LOOKING OR CONNECTION TO THE MI’KMAQ OF NL.. DOCUMENTS, PHOTO’S, BAPTISN. CERTS OF ANY KIND,, LET ME KNOW.. PLEASE,,,,

    BONNIE,,, GRAND DAUGHER

  351. Hi Dorthy do you have any info on the surname George that was living at Chateau, Labrador in the mid 1800. He was married to Mary Ann born 1819 died 1903. They had a daughter Mary Ann that married Fredrick clarke.

  352. For Gord Pike, shows in 1921 census a Charlie Paul married in St. Bernard’s, Fortune Bay, NL, I know the whittle families who moved to St. Bernards from Langue De Serf.

  353. Hi I am wondering if anyone may have information about Philip Coates son of William Coates and Alice (Williams) from Eddies Coates East

  354. Hello
    I am looking for information on Frank Skeard and Susan Seymour Skeard they were born in channel port aux basques NL in the early 1900s they moved to Corner brook in the 1930-1940s. Would you be able to let me know if the skeard/seymour families have any Mi’kmaq background? Please e-mail if you have any information. Thank You

    1. Hi Gloria, I have Frank Skeard, b 1897, as s/o George Skeard b 2 Jun 1845 (no mother given). George was s/o Thomas Skeard, b Upper Burgeo, and Elizabeth Kippen (or Keeping, according to Groves Fam Tree in Ancestry). Thomas Skeard’s father was also Thomas Skeard, no info on mother. That’s all I can find.

  355. Hi Dorothy,
    I am looking for information on my great grandmother who was Mi’kmaq from White Bay, Newfoundland, maybe Conne River. She was maybe a Simms and married William Pittman of Cook’s Harbour on the Northern Peninsula. I would appreciate info you can provide or where I may go to get the information on her. Her name was Mahalla Simms.

    Thank you
    Jean

  356. I am wondering if you have any info on Louisa White, b 1869, married Thomas Dalley of Twillingate, NL. Married Nov 18, 1891, Bluff Head Cove. I am wondering if she is aboriginal. Thanks.

  357. Sorry Dorothy for your Loss. When you get back to your desk, I am looking for information on my Great grandmother. She was from the Port saunders or Middle Cove area and her name was Eunice Keeping. She married Alex Overs. She was born in march,???? and died April 5, 1986. Trying to find out if I have indian ancestors.

    1. Hi Sybil, thanks to you and all for your condolences on the loss of my mother. I’m now learning FTM 2012 with the help of your questions. Finding it a lot different but the online family trees (part of ancestry membership) are handy, if a bit overwhelming sometimes.

      Anyway, to Eunice Keeping: d/o James Keeping, b 1850 Boat Hr d 1929, marr Margaret Jane Joyce, b 1853 Hr Buffett d 1944, Margaret was d/o James Joyce, b abt 1806 England d 12 Sep 1897 Nfld, marr 1 Jan 1834 Hr Buffett, to Rachel Dicks, b 1822 Tinny Cove, Hr Buffett d 5 Mar 1893 Hay Cove Placentia Bay. Rachel was d/o Christopher Dicks, b 1784 England d 24 Dec 1845 Hr Buffett, and Margaret __ b 1789 d 28 Feb 1867 Hr Buffett. The info on Rachel Dicks and parents came from an ancestry public tree called Campbell Joyce.

  358. Hi

    I was wondering if you had any information on Emiline Vivian. She was born in Greens Pond in 1850. She married a Thomas Collins from New Harbour in 1870. Her parents were George Vivian and Mary Allen. Emiline is my great great grandmother and I am have been told she is Mi’kmaq. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks
    Kim

    1. Hello Kim,

      I had two cousins who were sisters who recently passed on. They were Linda Elkins and Gail Elkins Edmunds . I researched for 15 years or so with Linda. The native connection you are looking for is from George VIVIAN married Mary ALLEN on 10 Nov 1841, Greenspond,
      Aug 08 1858 burial Mary Vivian (Husband George) Greenspond age 33

      1 George ALLEN, b. 1774/5, d. 20 Jan 1847 in Greenspond, BB, NF
      …..2 George ALLEN, b. 1804 in Greenspond, BB, NF

      I think George Allen of 1774/5 married a Native girl. I haven’t looked at this file lately but the above may give you a lead.

      The Elkins were from Safe Harbour BB and went to Corner Brook. The Vivians had land at Shamblers Cove where the Greenspond Causeway meet the main land. They had land granted from the Crown and were located north of the road at Shamblers. There are Crown Land Maps showing where they lived!

      I am not related to the Vivians or the Greenspond Allen Family as far as I know.

      Take Care
      Leslie A. Winsor, Mount Pearl

  359. Looking for info on a John Sam(s) from Codroy around 1900s going to Grand Bank on the South Coast marrying an Annie Lee. My mother’s parents. Any info is appreciated.

    1. Hi Lloyd, I have an Ann Lee, b 1 Nov 1843, marr James Simms, b 1840 d 13 Jun 1905, s/o John Simms. James and Ann had a son John Frazer Simms marr Susanne Bishop. Doubt they’re who you’re looking for but the closest I could find.

  360. looking for information on my gg grandmothers Rebecca Pittman and maryann (Nancy) Humber

  361. Dorothy, very sorry to hear of your loss.

    Very sorry for bothering you on this but I was wondering if you can help me. Apparently I have an ancestor that may be mi’kmaq. Her name was Catherine Organ and I have tracked her through the Bay of Islands genealogy society web site. My grand father was Bartholomew Goosney and she was his mother. Not sure if you can help but any direction will do. Another bit of Info, Catherine’s parents were John Organ and Mary Ann Smith. John’s parents were Michael Organ and Mary (unknown last name).

    Thank you, Jamie Goosney

  362. Hi Dorothy, sorry to here about your loss.

    1. Thank you very much, Ron. I’m back home but still won’t be able to get back at research questions for a little while. Just wanted to let everybody know.

  363. dorthy i was wondering if you ever came across a veronica ledoux thank you

  364. Hi,
    I was wondering if anyone has any information on Baker and or May families from Lally Cove, Newfoundland. Anything would be greatly appreciated.

  365. Sorry for your loss Dorothy,I know this my not be a good time for you but when your able to I am looking for info for th following people….Nathaniel Sheppard & Elizabeth Barrett……John Gosse & Mary Ann Sheppard thank you

  366. Hi:

    I have seen the name Saunders mentioned and is wondering if my grandmother had indian status. Her name was Emily Saunders. She was born Sept. 21, 1912 in the Harbour Mille area and died June 2, either 2001 0r 2002. She married David Smith who died Jan 6, 1968. They lived in Brookside, Placentia Bay. I would appreciate any information you may have.

  367. Hi,
    I am looking for any info on Ann Young, married John Bennoit. Her parents were Duncan and Veronica Young.

    1. Hi Christa, I have Ann Young, b Aug 1909, as d/o Duncan Young, b Nov 1875 Black Duck Brook, marr abt 1899 Veronica Benoit, b Oct 1877 Black Duck Brook. Duncan was s/o Andrew Joseph Young, b 13 Apr 1841 Mainland Port au Port Pen. d maybe at Black Duck Brook, marr 3 Nov 1872 Immaculate Conception Sandy Point to Mary Jane Marche b Jun 1856 Bay St. George. Veronica Benoit was d/o John Benoit, b 1846, marr 26 Jul 1870 Imm. Conc. Sandy Point, to Alice/Elsie Benoit, b Sep 1856 Black Duck Brook.

      Andrew Joseph Young was s/o Henry Young, b abt 1807 Little Bras d’Or Cape Breton d 9 Feb 1906 Clam Bank Cove (Lourdes) Port au Port, marr abt 1838 Susanna Duffney, b abt 1820 St. Ann’s Bay Cape Breton d Clam Bank Cove. Henry Young may have been s/o Gabriel LeJeune, b 1780 d bef 1838 French Village Little Bras d’Or, and Sarah Ryley – but I’m not sure on that. Maybe someone reading can verify his parents.

      Susanna Duffney was d/o Jean Frederick Dauphinee (Duffney) b 11 Sep 1791 Lunenburg NS, marr 5 Dec 1820 St. George Co. Cape Breton, to Mary Anne Young, b abt 1794 Little Bras d’Or. Jean Frederick was s/o James Dauphinee, b maybe Lunenburg NS, and Susan Catherine Jollimore, b maybe Lunenburg NS. Mary Anne Young was d/o Joseph Christophe LeJeune, b 4 Jan 1770 Little Bras d’Or d aft 1818, marr 21 Jul 1793 St. George’s Anglican Sydney NS, to Radegonde (Barbara) LeJeune, b 4 Dec 1770 Little Bras d’Or d 8 Apr 1871. Look at the Bras d’Or Indian Village Band Assoc link on above page for more info.

      Mary Jane Marche was d/o Denis Francis Marche, b abt 1831 Black Duck Brook, marr 16 Oct 1854 Imm. Conc. Sandy Point, to Anne Marie Nancy MacIsaac. Denis Francis was s/o Denis Francois Marche, b 25 Jul 1789 St. Pierre, marr abt 1815 Bras d’Or to Charlotte Catherine LeJeune, b abt 1795 Cape Breton.

      Veronica Benoit’s father John Benoit was s/o Francois Benoit, b 1820 Port au Port or Main Gut BSG, marr abt 1840 to Marie Duffney, b 1822 Cape Breton. Francois Benoit was s/o Francois Benoit, b abt 1764 Falkland Islands d aft 1838 BSG, marr 4 Aug 1791 St. Pierre, to Anne L’Official, b abt 1771 BSG. Marie Duffney was d/o Jean Frederick Dauphinee and Mary Anne Young (mentioned above).

      Hope this makes sense to you and is of some help.

  368. hi Dorothy im very sorry for your loss.

    1. Hi Don, thank you very much.

  369. Hi all – I’m sorry but I will be away from my desk for a couple weeks so will not be able to do anything with questions about family ancestry. I will approve comments so they appear on the site when I am able to. But that will be sporadic. So if you write and don’t see your comment, don’t worry. If you haven’t written before or if you use a different email address, it is held back until I approve it (in order to keep spam out). For those whose comments go through automatically, feel free to write to other posters through this forum.

    My mother died tonight so my absence from cyberspace is unavoidable. Take care all.

  370. Looking for connection to aboriginal origin. Great, great grandfather was first settler of Victoria Cove, Gander Bay. He was Richard Bursey, wife’s name Ann Comden. Their daughter Pheobe was my great grandmother born 1865. Any information would be very much appreciated.

  371. Hi there,

    I am looking for information on two people. First Ann Serel from Bay St George area as well as a Martha or Elizabeth (not sure exact first name) Davis who married James Jeans in Harbour le Cou, supposed to be originally from Margaree. I am at a standstill trying to find ancestors beyond them. Thanks for any info you may be able to provide.

    🙂

  372. looking for any info on john green and jessie louisa stevenson both born in 1881 mother sarah stevenson and father john stevenson i have been told they where native micmac but i cant find much on them any help would be greatful..

  373. Hi
    Looking for geneology information on my mothers family. Her father was George Joseph Paul, born in Langue de Cerf to Stephen Paul and Mary Ann Whittle. They had three other sons – Phil, Jack and Charlie. Stephen was drowned when George was young, and I think he was then adopted by George and Bride Tibbo of St. Jaques. Phil went to Rencontre, Charlie to Calvert??, and Jack to Halifax?? Would really like to hear from anyone with more information regarding the Paul family. Thank you.

  374. Hi,
    I am wondering if you anyone has information on Peter Stride’s ancestry (??
    born 1820). My mother’s maiden name is Stride & I am trying to trace our family tree.
    Thank you

    1. Hi Barry, I have Peter Stride, b abt 1823, as s/o Henry Stride, b 1790 Exploits, and Elizabeth Ball, b Burnt Islands. They had several other children as well. Peter married Helen or Ellen, b abt 1825 d aft 1874, and they had a son Peter b abt 1848 in Conne River and d 1907 in Conne River. You will also find the surname as Street in Nfld records, and I’ve just found references to a Henry Strider with son Peter but I’m not sure they’re the same family as that Henry was born and died in the US.

  375. Hi Dorothy
    I am trying to trace my Grandmother’s family to verify claims by my family that my great-Grandmother was native. Her name was Irene Jane (Dennis) LeRoux, wife of Peter (Pierre) LeRoux of france. My Grandmother Pearl was their daughter. Irene was born on Nov 01, 1876 and her parents were (Philip) Daniel and Sarah Jane Dennis. Do you have any info or do you know where I may find more? thanks in advance

    1. Hi Troy, I have Irene Jane Dennis (marr Peer John LeRoux) as d/o Daniel Dennis, b Mar 1843 Barachois, and Sarah Jane Hulan, d 1911. Daniel was s/o Philip Dennis and Ann Pennell, b 1803 d/o Clement Pennell (Sr.) and Susannah Irene Hulan, b 1775. Susannah was d/o John Hulan, b 1755, and Ann Serel (Serle, Searle). John was s/o Elie Hulan, b 1730, and Rachel Benest. Daniel Dennis may have been born in 1842 – there’s a ref to his bapt that year at Sandy Point Anglican Church.

      I have just transferred my material to Family Tree Maker 2012 and am learning how it works. I used your question as a test for navigating it. The names of Daniel’s parents came from one of its online family trees.

  376. Hey Dorothy,
    Ive been looking for info on Elizabeth Paul. Her parents are Thomas and Sarah, she’s my g g great grandmother. She had a daughter Edith Brown and I can’t seem to find anything on her. I was wondering about her birth, marriage and band/tribe name.
    I didn’t know much about my family history until I started my family tree. The Mi’kmaq have the coolest story.
    If you could email me that would be awesome. tetford@hotmail.com

    Thanks

    1. Hi Jared, I don’t have an Elizabeth or Thomas Paul. I have 2 Edith Browns (birthname) without parents. One marr Albert Kendall and the other, much earlier, marr Alfonzo Learning. That Edith Brown had a son Robert George Brown. Don’t know if that’s any help to but it’s all I got.

  377. A Debra March posted on 12 Sept ’12 an inquiry regarding a Maria Whelan and John Sheppard of Harbour Grace.
    Please feel free to give her my email address as I have addition information regarding Debra’s inquiry.

    1. Thanks Paul, I emailed Debra. And Vaughan – I sent yours on too. Thanks both of you.

  378. Yes no problem

  379. hi looking to find info on my grandmother rebecca hamilton(harris)her father was peter,,,,,,,,,,,he from england,,,she married in cul de sac to george harris my grandfatner….soem call it recontre west,grandbanks,,,

  380. hi dorothy
    was wondering if you had any info on martha olivia george.
    born june 24th 1855 chateau bay labrador.
    died nov 24 1929.
    thanks jan

    1. Hi Jan, sorry, forgot to check your question out until just now. I have Martha Olivia George marr 1 Jul 1874 Bonne Bay to Eli Wight/White b 1849. Her parents are Stephen George, b Chateau Bay, and Elizabeth Taylor marr 13 Sep 1854 Chateau Bay C of E. Their other children are John b 12 Jul 1865, Adam b 22 Dec 1867 and Stephen b 19 Oct 1871 BOI. I don’t have parents for either Stephen or Elizabeth. Hope this helps.

  381. hi again,
    i’m waiting for the book legacy of william haynes but i did find an excert. it talks about ann dennis as well as carloine marche as his wives so i assume he was married twice. which of his children belonged to which wife? it really makes a difference in my search! thanks

    1. Hi Samantha, I have William Hynes marr Caroline Marche as s/o William Hynes and Anne Dennis, and a quick google of them seems to show that too. Son Wm was born either 1822 in Boswarlos or 1809 in Sandy Point. I’m inclined toward the former – fits with the dates of sibs. He died 18 Aug 1906 in Two Guts, Port au Port. Caroline Marche was b 1834 Port au Port d/o Denis Francois Marche & Charlotte Catherine LeJeune. But somewhere I saw her father as (Denis’ brother) Vincent Francois.

      I don’t know where you ought to look – Hynes, Marches and LeJeunes all may or may not be of Mi’kmaq descent. It depends on who married whom. If you have a connection to the Marche family, I’d pursue that. Join the BSGGS (link above) so you can see the extensive Marche genealogy in their documents. Also you’ll see the link to Lark Szick’s LeJeune genealogy is now working – lots of info there. If you want to give us more names, maybe somebody reading this can make more connections for you.

  382. Thanks so much! you ahev really filled in some big gaps for me! Do you know is which direction (if any) i should look for native roots?

  383. Hi Dorothy,

    I have some information on the Lane’s in regard to a request from Catherine Reddick on Sept 12th.

    1. Hi Paul and thanks. Is it ok if I send Catherine your email address?

  384. I was wondering if you ever cam across a maria whelan-whalen and a john sheppard married around 1830, harbour grace. They are to be of native decent but cant seem to find anything. Thanks

  385. I am looking information on the Lane from from Deer Island, Paul’s Island, Fair Island, Greenspond , NL area…My great grand mother was Susannah Lane who married Robert Rogers. They married May 15, 1879. All I have is that Robert Rogers was born around 1845 around Fair Island and Susannah Lane was born around 1855 Fair Island(Deer Island)….I would like to find information on Susannah Lane’s Parents.

    Catherine

    1. Hi Catherine, I have nothing on your Lanes or Rogers. You might look for her under Laine, Lainey, Laisne, Laing. I don’t know for her specifically but many people of that name are found under any of those spellings. Worth a try!

  386. i’m looking for any information on the picco’s (piccots) of sandy point area esp william henry and his decendants who is decended from john picco and amelia (amy) hynes. There is word that they are of native decent. can any help?!

    1. Hi Samantha, I have William Henry Picot/Picco (b 25 Nov 1857 Sandy Point) marr Mary Ann Abbott (1865-1910). He was s/o John Picot (b Jersey, Channel Islands, d 1860 Sandy Point) marr 20 Sep 1847 Stephenville to Amelia/Amy Haynes/Hynes (b abt 1828 Sandy Point d 1875 Sandy Point). Amelia was d/o William Haynes/Hynes (b Aug 1776 Somerset, Eng.) marr Annie Dennis, d/o John Dennis and Fanny Serle of Barachois Brook St. George’s. You can find out more about the Dennis and Hynes families in Kirk Butt’s Early Settlers of BSG v 1 and, if you can find or borrow a copy, look for Don Bennett’s Legacy of William Haynes.

  387. Just read the comments by Kay Morneau, seems like we are in the same tree, but a little later, please email me Kay and we can compare notes, budandpat@nf.sympatico.ca

  388. I’m looking for any information on the Paul family of Deer Island. Our Grandmother, Susannah Bursey Goulding was born on Deer Island in 1883, her mother was Sarah Paul Bursey, 1846, her father Thomas Bursey 1842. I’m looking for their marriage certificate and wheather they are aboriginal. Sarah’s parents were Thomas and Sarah Paul also of Deer Island, can’t seem to find anything on the usual places.

  389. Do you know if Sarah Kennedy who married Florence McCarthy (Carbonear) and from McCarthy’s cove was native

  390. Hello Dorothy, I was googling Nathaniel and Elizabeth Boone and came up with a link to this site. The quote google came up with was “Nathaniel Boone drowned around 1871 and he was married to a Elizabeth ??? and they lived in Seldom Come By. They had a daughter…”, but I can’t seem to find the rest of the quote on here. I am trying to trace oral history stating my gg grandmother (father’s side) Harriet (Boone) Callahan, daugter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Boone was native. Also, I’ve grown up being told my g grandmother (mother’s side) Phoebe (Langford) Canning was native as well. I’ve had little success in making the connection for either of these two.

    1. Hi Oral, I googled it too since I have nothing on them and couldn’t find anything on my site. Probably everything I saw you’ve also seen. Looks like quite a few people are looking. On a rootsweb board, in a message dated 21 Feb 2002, these names are listed as children of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (sorry, I avoid putting in links to boards because they’ve caused formatting problems).
      Frederick Boone b. Dec, 1861
      Richard (baptised Jan. 09, 1855)
      Robert Henry (baptised Feb. 09, 1858)
      Mary Grace (baptised March 30, 1864)
      Sarah Jane (baptised march 30, 1864)
      Edgar Nathaniel (born Nov 09, 1866, baptised Nov. 29, 1866)
      Sarah Ann (baptised Oct. 23, 1868)

      On nlmikmaq.com 7 Aug 2012 Nathaniel’s drowning is mentioned by someone also looking for Harriet. I see NLGenWeb Notre Dame Bay records have refs to children of Nathaniel and Elizabeth. I don’t have any on Langford or Canning, sorry!

  391. Hi I’m trying to find information on Mathias Mackey born in Brent’s cove, newfoundland. He married a lady Elizabeth Matthews. People are telling me we’re micmaq. I have been doing research but keep getting a cold trail.

  392. Hi – I am trying to locate my grandmother’s family in Newfoundland. Family tells me my grandmother’s aunt was of native descent. My grandmother was Violet St(r)ickland, born Sept. 1912. Her parents were John Jr. Strickland born 1883 and Mariah Maude Currie Strickland, born 1886. The aunt is a sister of Mariah, possibly named Philena, who married a Crewe. The family is believed to from the South Coast. Any ideas on who to contact or where to look?

    1. Hi Rita, I have Violet Strickland marr John Lawrence Hall s/o Joseph Hall and Judith McLellan. I have Violet as d/o John Strickland and Maria Currie who also had daughters Phoebe, Blanche and Mary Ann. I wonder if Phoebe is your Philena but I have no more info on her. I have John as s/o Robert Strickland, b 1859 Hunts Is d 1953, and Anna Newman marr 13 Sep 1882 Rose Blanche. Not much help, but I hope it at least gives you places to look.

  393. I am looking for information on a MAry maiden name unknown. I have been told she may be of Micmac ancestry. She was born in 1824 and died in 1881. Her husband was Jeremiah Sutton from Pushtrough NL. This would be my great-great grandmother. Her daughter Lucy is my mother’s grandmother. We need to know her maiden name and where her home was. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

  394. hi i would like to know if chaisson and hall from nfld,are mickmaq ,please and ty

    1. Hi Lorraine, it would depend on which Chaissons and Halls you’re thinking of. If you have any more information (names etc.) let us know and maybe somebody can help.

  395. Hi Dorothy,
    Was wondering if you have any info on Elizabeth Stewart who married George Anderson from the Burgeo Nl area (otters pt ) Her parents may have been from the Hermitage Bay area . Trying to find out if she was of any Mik’ maq connection.

    Thanks,
    Lewis

  396. Hello Dorothy I really find your site very interesting.i read through most of your comments and info ,you really seam to know your stuff. I see there is a lot of people asking about the Saunders family.as I am trying to find out my family’s decendents.all I know is that my grandfathers name was John Saunders and i think his father and mothers names was George and Mary from harbour Mille or bay de spere area.so if I can get any more info on there back round would greatly be apreiated. Thank you Danny Saunders. Dannysaunders400@yahoo.ca

  397. Hi Dorothy:

    I am trying to find information about my great, great grandfather – John Brent (Brenton) Sr. born 1861 in Loon Bay, NL. He married Susanna Sheppard, DOB: 1863 from Cupids, NL. Their children were Eunice Brent (Brenton) 1897 (My grandmother), Fred Brent (Brenton) 1888, John 1891, David 1985. They lived in Botwood, Nl. I am trying to find information to apply for Indian Status. Thank you!

  398. I am looking for some info regarding my great grandmother Dinah Knott Herritt.Was wondering if she was listed as a micmaq,I cant seem too find any info about it.

    1. Hi Lorna, I have a Michael Herritt b May 1871 marr Patricia Diana Knott, b May 1886 d/o John Knott and Mary Taylor (1843-1913). I think there’s an error in some of the parents ent’d for John and Mary so I don’t want to steer you down a wrong path. Sorry, don’t know if this helps you much.

  399. Hi Justine
    I would like to find out if my ancestors were Mic mac. My ggggrandfather was John Matthews born in 1795 and married Sarah Bagg. Could you tell me how to find out if they were Mic Macs .Any info would be appreciated Thank you Thelma

  400. I am starting to work on Rebecca Whittles Family she was my grandmother where would i start thanks Dave

  401. hello my name is justin and at the moment i live in sault ste marie Ontario over the past few years i have found out more about my family line talking to Grandparents and my father i have found out i am Miigmaq from new brunswick , i have gotten some names of Family thats my father and grandmother think i should research but i have no idea how seeing as i dont know where to start , my life partner is ojibway from manitoulin island she has a very traditional family and living with her family and her i have been taking part of ceremony and prays and lots of other things like dancing and crafting and everything else really ,they would like to help me find out more about my roots to so if anyone thinks they can help me just a little bit or give me some more info could you please contact me JustinM.wg@live.ca thank you for reading this , chi miigwetch

    1. Hi Justin, what are some of the names of your family members? And what part of NB if you know? There might be connections in names at least with some of the NB bands. Their websites might help or federal and provincial aboriginal affairs and/or archives sites. Thanks for writing, we’ll see if we can help you.

  402. hi dorothy,,i would like to know for sure if james gale s/o john gale ,,

  403. I have been told that my great grandfather was a mi’kmaq but can’t find any information on him. He was either born in nova scotia or nfld. we have been told he was born in Gander, Nfld. He was born in 1881 and died in 1960 in windsor nfld. He was married to violet pretty from my understanding. I am not sure where else to find out this info and thought you could help.

    Thanks,
    Donnie Currie

  404. Hi,

    I am looking to see if my grandmother’s are mi’kmaq connected. I have Sarah McDonald born in Cul de Sac, NL who married Alexander Durnford of Francois, NL and Lucille Ball born in Richard’s Harbour who married Samson Andrews. Can you help?

  405. Just woundering if you have any information regarding Pittman/Langford lineage from the Sop’s arm/island my gr-gr -gr -grand mother was a Sarah Langford/Pittiman

  406. Hi; Dorothy
    Just wondering if you or anyone found out who Mary Ann Mahar’s parents are and where she is from??
    She was first married to Charles Haynes, BOI; her second husband was William Rumbolt. She died in 1905 at Port Saunders. Have heard her mother may have been a Marche. Anyone one with any information can contact me at doyle.baines@live.com

    Thanks

  407. I am looking for any info on Richard, Charles and William Marshall of Chateau Bay, Labrador. I can’t find any native links but Marshall is a common Micmac name.

    1. Hi Melvin, I have all these names but not all as brothers or clearly being from Labrador. Do you have any other names, wives or other siblings or parents? That might help narrow it down.

  408. Hi Dorothy,

    Sorry for the late reply. The real Michael Hefferan went on living in the Paradise area of Placentia Bay and married Anastatsia Murphy.. The children of the real Thomas Hynes use the name Hynes because they switched back. It seems they used the name Hefferan from at least 1830-about 1854.

  409. I was wondering if you have any information pertaining to the MacDonalds that resided at Conne River. My grandmother was Frances MacDonald and I was trying to see if she had any connections with them?

  410. Hi dorothy, I am looking for information on william prosper who was married to dora osmond, can’t seem to find anything, hope you can help.
    Thank-you

  411. Hi Dorothy, I am looking up my family history to find out if I am Native. My family is Thomas and Hannah Mary Gould in Bay Du Nord.Hannah mary was a Farrell. They had a son William and he had a daughter Martha which is my Grandmother. William Gould Married a Lucy Evan. Lucy was a child when her mother died, Lucy had to go live with her Aunt Cora Evan. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

  412. Hi, I am looking for info on my family history on the Rogers side. My grandfather was James Rogers of Marystown, NL. His grandmother was Jane Cox who I believe was of Micmac descent. She married Thomas Hodder. I am looking for info on Jane’s parents.

  413. Hi Dorothy,

    I am trying to finish my Qalipu application. Could you tell me if there is a generation cut off. I am the seventh generation. Wondering if my children can apply.

    Thank you!

    1. Hi Shelley, the Qalipu office should be able to tell you if there’s a cut off. I believe you can apply as an individual or a family and they’d be able to tell you which way would be better in your case. There’s contact and membership info on their website.

  414. Hi,
    I am new here, came across this website in a desperate,years long attempt to find my family and it’s roots. I’m trying to find out if my Grandmother from Bell island is of Micmac roots Or Abenaki. Her name is ELSIE HANN Elsie (my Grandmother on my fathers side,last name spelling may have been changed) is now I believe 85.
    She left the island when she was 15. Around this time her sister was found in a well, 40yrs later at a Family reunion in Windosor, Ontario Elsie showed up! The children she had, do not know there father my dads last name is Dubruiel (Paul Dubreuil we believe he was French Indian) Would love any helpful info on either My Grandmother or Grandfather.

    I feel like there is no hope in finding our family and where we are originally from(on the one side).
    Any help would be greatly appreciated!
    Thank you in advance.
    Melanie

  415. hi doroty im looking to find out who gr -gr gr gr grandparents of paul hall and he married a elizabeth dillion,hope u can help

  416. Hi….I am looking for some info on the Saunders Family tree.My grandfather’s name is Eli John Saunders born 1916 and his parents name is George and Mary Saunders.I know we are somehow tied in with Elizabeth Saunders.Any info you can give me is greatly appreciated.

  417. Looking for ancestors of Janet Dyke of Greenspond, Bonavista. Namely Anne Befs and Richard Dyke. Wondering if there is indian in this family? Janet married John Campbell in Greenspond.

    1. Hi Lois, this came for you today. Something in comments seems to be wrong since I can’t approve it in the normal way. So copy and paste will have to do!

      I have information for you on Janet Dyke of Greenspond. She later married Isaac Goulding of Gambo. How R U related?

      Roderick
      brentnalster@gmail.com

  418. info on Alfred George b.about 1870, from New Harbour, Trinity Bay m Mary Ellen Williams who was supposted to be from Deer Lake, searched the ce nsus for the west coast, could not find anyWilliams.

  419. Hi Dorothy
    My great grand father Edward MacKey Born 1850 in Brents cove ,I am looking for his Parents names his father could be a John or Edward I think.Would you have any info on them ? Thanks Marg

  420. Hi Dorothy;
    We have always been told that my gfather Joseph Murphy was of Mi’Kmaq ancestry but we don’t know from where. My gfather’s parents were John Thomas Murphy and Bridget Viscount.
    Do you know anything about these.
    John “Thomas” Murphy b. abt. 1870 Fortune Bay, m. Bridget Viscount b. 1876 Indian Hr., they lived at Red Island PB. John Thomas’ parents were John Murphy b. abt 1840 Fortune Bay, m. Catherine Hynes b. 1839 LaManche, John & Catherine raised their family at Red Island, PB. Bridget Viscount’s parents were John Viscount & Anastasia Seward.

    Thanks for you help with this.
    JJ Email
    email

  421. Hi i am seeking info on elizebrth saunders who married thomas hynes english harbour east

    1. Hi Mary, Elizabeth Saunders was born in Bay d’Espoir. She and Thomas had a son Joseph Hynes b Mar 1843. I don’t know who her parents were, but she is said to have been Mi’kmaq.

  422. MS Stewart
    Do you have any families……RICE or Strickland listed on the Mik’Maq census. the Rice’s would probably haqve been in the White Bay area?
    Thanks in advance
    Roy

  423. Dorothy I am trying to determine who my great- great grandmother was. My great- grandmother was Julianna George, originally from Carbonear . She married Peirce Power of St. John’s in 1874 at Sacred Heart Church , Curling, Bay of Islands. The marriage entry has her father as Thomas George of Carbonear. No name is given for her mother. Pierce and Julianna had eight children of whom their youngest Mary Josephine (Power) Marks was my grandmother. She married George Headly Marks of Carbonear. I believe Julianna had a brother Matthew who married a Theresa McCarthy , daughter of Florence McCarthy and Sarah Kennedy.

  424. I am researching my family line and have found a Margaret Chasty, do you know anything about the Chasty family?

    Thank you

  425. I am wondering if you have heard of the Chasty family in NL? I have found information that my GGGGGrandmother was a Chasty who married a Slaney in St. Lawrence. I have no idea where she came from.
    Nancy

  426. I am looking for information about the Boone family name from Bareneed Newfoundland. Nathaniel Boone drowned around 1871 and he was married to a Elizabeth ??? and they lived in Seldom Come By. They had a daughter named Harriet born May 1859 in Seldom Come By. Can you tell me if the Boone family is of Indian ancestry.

  427. Ms Stewart….I’m looking for any info that you may have regarding my great-grandmother LOUISA STRICKLAND. she was married to my great-grandfather..JOHN or JAMES PINKSEN .
    Also there was a lady DOROTHY GEORGE married to my grandfather…JOHN PINKSEN. Any info that you may have will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance ROY

  428. Hi Dorothy, i know a Mikmaq line started through Peter which was a brother to my George 1820 but George had two wives i found that was Hutchings and a March, any Mikmaq lines from these two that you may know off ? Again thanks for your reply.

    1. Hi Darrian. I have those wives for George Stride; 1st Mary Ann Hutchings, marr abt 1845, 2nd Maria March marr abt 1868. He and Maria March had a daughter Amelia Anne b 31 Jan 1883 Philip’s Head. She marr 30 Oct 1904 at Philip’s Head (Methodist) John Lidstone b 1879 Kite Cove. I don’t have parents ent’d for either of George’s wife, so don’t know about their origins.

  429. I am seeking information on Francis Rumbolt of Port Aux Choix who is my great grandmother. I believe her parents were William Rumbolt and Mary Ann Mahar. Attempting to find a connection to native ancestry. Thanks.

  430. Hi Dorothy. Thanks for the previous info. Do you know anything about Peter’s mother Elizabeth Ball was she born nl ?.

    1. Hi again Darrian, I don’t have any more info entered on her. I got her name from a Family Tree Maker site about Henry Stride. I can’t remember if her parents are listed there, although probably I’d have recorded it if the information was there.

  431. Hi Dorothy;
    I am seeking info on Catherine Saunders of Bay D’ Espoir/Fortune Bay area, sister of Elizabeth Saunders. Catherine was born abt. 1820. She married James Pico. James Pico came from Fortune Bay. Catherine & James had at least 2 children, Mary Jane Pico and John Pico. We are hitting a wall with Catherine. Do you have any info on Catherine or her family? Thanks. nomad.db@gmail.com

  432. Hi dear readers, as you see I am back – sort of. I have started working backwards through comments that have not been addressed. If you have posted a request for information since July 8th and don’t see a reply from me, that’s because I haven’t got anything that can help you. I don’t want to clog up the comments section totally by replying individually. But be assured I’ve read them and looked to see if I can help. I will continue working back through the comments, but same thing applies – if you don’t get a reply from me, it means I have nothing useful for you. But if I find anything, I will let you know. Thanks for your patience!

  433. Rumbolt could actually be Rimbault who did marry into the Mikmak

  434. looking for info on joseph pittman

    1. Hi Holley, do you have any more info on him? Like birth/death dates, spouse, children, where he lived?

  435. Hi Dorothy, what can you tell me if you know, anything about Peter Stride born 1820, Lived Conne River. Parents and Siblings, etc…. Thanks

    1. Hi Darrian, I have Peter Stride b abt 1823, s/o Henry Stride (b 1790 Exploits) and Elizabeth Ball (b Burnt Islands). They were marr abt 1822. The children I have, in addition to Peter, are Charles, George b abt 1822, Elias b abt 1825, Abel b abt 1827, Henry b abt 1828, Elizabeth B. b abt 1835, and Susan b 25 Jun 1843. Your Peter marr Helen, no surname b abt 1825 d aft 1874, and they had a son Peter b abt 1848 Conne River d abt 1907 Conne River. He had 5 wives maybe.

  436. Dorothy
    I’ve just started looking for info on my Great/Grandparents. I have been told that my greatgrandmather was a n Indian lady by the name of DOROTHY GEORGE and she was married to greatgrandfather JOHN? PINKSEN. They probably resided somewhere around White Bay. Other names in the family tree is RICE and also Strickland and Blake.
    Any info that you may be able to send my way will be greatly appreciated. I await your response and I thank you in advance for any info you can send me.
    ROY COLLINS

    1. Hi Roy, I have Dorothy George b 1854 Hant’s Hr d 17 Aug 1832 Seal Cove, White Bay. She marr John Charles Pinksen, b Big Cove near Seal Cove. They had sons John Charles Pinksen and James Pinksen. Dorothy was d/o William George and a woman named Newhook b New Hr, Trinity Bay. Their other children were George and Hilda. The info on her parents and sibs came from another poster on this site April 5/12.

  437. I am just wondering you have any information on frank wheeler from bay of islands. He was my great grand father. His daughter was Eliza Wheeler married John Druggett. I am just to claim indian statie for my mother and my siblings. thanks

  438. I am researching Pico of Fortune, Placentia, & St. George’s Bays. Over the years we have found that my Pico’s originated in Nova Scotia as Pikteuaruel. Extensive research has been done on this family of Pico by Pat Picco of Paradise but Pat has since passed on and the whereabouts of his research is unknown. These Pico’s were known to be aboriginal. Does anybody out there have any info on Pico? Dorothy, do you know of this Pico line?
    poppy.ddd58@gmail.com

  439. hi i’m looking for information on my great grandfather Michael Organ he may have been married two times onces to Sarah Matthews and the second time to Elizaneth Harding. If anyone has any information I would appreciate receiving some as I am looking into my ancestry. I did hear his father was also Michael Organ and they lived in Conn River.

    Thanks
    Marie

    1. Hi Marie, I have 2 Michael Organs. One b 24 Dec 1803 (no parents ent’d) d 4 Feb 1862 Norris Point. He marr Sarah Elizabeth Matthews b 19 Dec 1811 d 12 Apr 1872 Norris Point. She was d/o John Matthews b abt 1775 and Sarah Bagg 1785 Cape La Hune-16 Mar 1860 Burgeo. I have 12 children ent’d for them.

      The other Michael Organ b 1840 d 1870 (no parents ent’d) marr Elizabeth Harding b Dec 1843 Rose Blanche d 20 Jun 1925, d/o George Harding b 1817 Burnt Islands and Susan Shears b 1820 Frenchmans Cove. I have Susannah b 1868 Rocky Hr and Sarah b 1870 as children of Michael Organ and Elizabeth. She remarried James Humber b abt 1835 d 20 Nov 1928 Norris Point.

      So, if those dates are right, they’re not the same Michael. However, maybe someone else can help.

  440. HI,I to am looking for information of Elizabeth Joe,whom married william blanchard in bay of islands nl.And thier son Thomas Blanchard who settled in white bay Thanks tina

  441. Hi I am trying to find info on Sarah Jane Brown, she was married to my gg Grandfather Thomas Gillam. Her father was John Brown. Sarah was born 1865 in Mutton Bay Lab. I was told Sarah and her family were of a native background, but I cant find the connection. I was wondering if there is anyone out there who can help me, if anyone has any info to share it would be greatly appreciated.Thanks

    1. Hi Danny, I have Sarah Jane Brown marr Thomas Gillam b 1845 (s/o Charles Gillam and Ann Harvey) as being d/o John Brown b 1837 and Isabella Currie b 6 Jan 1844. They had 5 other children: William, Joseph, Ann b 1863, Emmanuel b 1866 and Caroline b 1872.

      John Brown was s/o Joseph Brown and Ann Nancy Bobbitt b 1824 d/o Matthew Bobbitt b 1790 and Mary Kendall. Isabella was d/o John Currie and Susan Gilliam. I have no places of birth or residence or anything saying whether or not there is any aboriginal ancestry.

  442. Hi I was wondering about the surnames Penny, Clark from the Bonavista areas. Would any of these be native names.

  443. Looking for information on Elizabeth Jo .

  444. Wondering if you have information on any native families coming from Fogo Island or Joe batts Arm.

    In particular on the Leyte families or the Peckford families

    Thank you

  445. I,m looking for information on Mary Park Brooks b.1756 who married Robert park 1750. They had a son Robert Park. b 1801…Is there any information out there, supporting that Mary Park Brooks was really borned Mary Joe

  446. I’m searching for parents and birthday of my great grandmother, Elizabeth Agnes Harris, she is listed in the 1921 census as being born in Carbonear, Nl around 1856, any help would be appreciated, also want to know is Harris is an indian name.

  447. This message is for Lilian Whitehorn with message above looking for her great-grandmother Lilian whitehorn .She is also my Great grandmother ,I found where she married Joseph Lister Hull,and also her death records, she died at 46 ys with cancer.. On her marriage records it say she was born in Twillingate ,in July 1866…but I can’t find her birth records anywhere …So I guess we are related :)..would love to be able to contact you ,not sure how to do that ,only here !

  448. Looking for Status information using different paths –first George Crocker /Catherine Caroline Blanchard (daughter of Elizabeth Joe)
    Second–Charles Payne/ Mary Brooks Park
    any information that could help point us in right direction would be great.

  449. Hi, Roy James Young and Elizabeth had a daughter Catherine, do you have any info that you would share with me on Catherine.Who did she married, and were there children.I know that she was born around 1834.You can email at ronandshirley871@hotmail.com. thank-you.

  450. I’m looking for information on Charles Payne and Mary Brooks. It seems there is some question of her Mi’kmaq heritage. Do you have any information that might help me out or explain this to me? Anything would be appreciated. Love your website,by the way. Corrie is my favorite!!!!

  451. we have checked the RC church but they don’t have anything on Elizabeth Wheeler and her sister Hannah Jane Wheeler. They are both the children of James Wheeler and Sophia Druggett. They were born close together. Most all the others are there.

  452. Hi Dorothy,I am wondering if any descendants of James and Elizabeth young of Grey River has received Status?

  453. can’t find any information on my great grandmother fr springdale newfoundland lillian whitehorn is her name!!

  454. Hi,
    I’m lookong for information on Josiah Rose and Priscilla Rose (nee Dicks) of Belloram, NL
    Thanks,
    Jill

    1. I am searching for a Jim Rose, Brigus and area.
      He moved to Montreal and is a half brother to my Grandmother
      Agnes Noel, 15 Dec. 1869, also from the Brigus and area
      Would this be the same family

  455. Hi Looking for information on a Mary Saunders who married a John Myles(Miles)
    Also her father Joseph Saunders married a Mary Jane Myles & Joseph’s father John Saunders who married Elizabeth ? Wondering where I could find their birth & marriage certidicates & how I can connect them to being native.
    Thank You, Sheila.

  456. Hi Dorothy,

    I was wondering if the names Caroline, Elizabeth and Mary Jane were common Native names. All are common in the Saunders Family of Bay D’Espoir and Fortune Bay. Thanks

  457. I’m checking out the Indian Status of my grandfather John Samms (Sams) who raised a family in Grand Bank, NL. He was married to Annie Lee. My mother (who has died) said her father came from Codroy. Peoples say John Samms (Sams).

    Any info you can give me will be appreciated. We’re interested in a family tree too.

  458. Hi Dorothy

    I am trying to find more information on Sophia married to Robert Rumbolt. Since she has only one name does that make her indian. I spoken with a researcher who told me indians only had one name.

    1. Hi Joe, thanks for writing. As you see in earlier comments, I can’t look anyone up right now. We’re moving so things are packed or soon to be. However, I wouldn’t rely on “one name” showing someone to be aboriginal. And Sophia is not a First Nations name. Women’s birth surnames often get lost to historical records after marriage. I’ll be going through comments and seeing what I can find in a month or so after I’ve got stuff unpacked and can get back to this. Meanwhile, maybe someone reading this can help.

  459. Hi great g grandfather was William Marshall lived in BeaverCove …….wondering where he came from,and was there Native people living there …also my great grandmother was a Whitehorn born in Twillingate ,married in Springdale to an Hull,but can’t find a birth record of Lillian ….The surname was unusual….any info would be great .!

  460. Hi:
    I sent you an email on June 7 regarding Johanna Mackey. I gave you the wrong maiden name for Anastatia’s mother. It was not Warford but WARWICK..
    Any info will be appreciated. Thanks..

  461. Thanks Dorothy for your response.

  462. I’m looking for information on Nancy Humber and Rebecca Pittman

  463. Hi Dorothy;

    I have been doing alot of research into my family. I have already posted on this site June 6, 2012.
    I have seen that you have given some information on some of my ancestors, Mary Ann Maher married Charles Haynes/Hynes and also Nancy Humber married Abraham Rumbolt; Nancy’s parents were Jesse and Mary Nofty. Those comments I can not get back to.
    I would like to know if any of my ancestors here or in my post of June 6 have any link to Mi’Kmaq.
    Appreciate any info at all. My email: doyle.baines@live.com

    Thanks.

    1. Hi Theresa, sorry for not getting back to you and sorrier still to tell you that I can’t help with your research at this time. The computer with my database will not be available to me for at least a month. Off the top of my head, I can’t tell you if there’s a link to Mi’kmaq in the names you give.

      In your June 6 comment, you say you heard I had done research on Mary Ann Maher – no, I know the name but that’s all. Look at the Rumbolt/Hann family history page listed above and also try ancestry and gen forums for more information. I think the names you mention have been discussed on them, and on here. If you can’t access the older comments, maybe someone reading this who knows of these people can help out.

      In a few days, I won’t have computer access at all for a week or two. So if you or anyone posting comments sees that they have not been approved, that is why. If you haven’t posted before, or use a different email, I have to approve your comment before it appears. I will do so as soon as I can but it will take a while. Sorry to everyone for the inconvenience.

  464. There is a link above called descendants of Daniel’s Harbour (Payne, Brooks, Park family info)
    Mary Brooks (daughter of Robert Brooks and Mary (Park) Brooks) was born 1793 in Born with Indian name, She went to England and came back with the name Brooks, and died March 30, 1862 in Cow Head, NL, Canada. She married Charles Payne on 1810.
    Is there any other info to verify she was actually Indian? Thanks

  465. Hi:
    I am researching my grandmother for Mi’kmaq status: Her name was Johanna Mackey born Tilting 1878 -mother Asastatia Breen(born 1860) and father Ed Mackey. It seems that Anastatia’s mother was a Warford. Any info would be welcome. Thank you.

  466. I am looking for information on my ancestors to see if there is an indian connection. Always told it was.
    This is the information I have.
    Mothers fathers side, John Hynes son of Ambrose and Blanche E Rumbolt
    Ambrose Hynes b 1896 son of William Haynes/Hynes some people called him Billy b about 1896 and Susanna Caines
    William’s parent were Charles Haynes/Hynes b 1867 or 1870 different dates given at Chimney Cove Bay of Islands and Mary Ann Maher/Marher this last name spelled different variations.
    I would like to find out who Mary Ann’s parents were for this is where I am told the indian connection could come in.
    I have heard that you done research on her and was you referred to her as an indian.

    Mothers mother’s side. Catherine Hughes also known as Kate daughter of Joseph Hughes b 1874 and Mary Ann Rumbolt b 1888 Seal Cove
    Mary Ann Rumbolt her parents were Abraham and Nancy Humber b about 1840
    Nancy parents were Jesse Humber and Mary Nofty. This is also the parents of Jesse, William and Andrew.

    I am told that Nancy may be the other connection to the Indians.

    Mom thinks it is in the Rumbolt
    Abraham above his parents were John Rumbolt and Elizabeth Harris
    John Rumbolt parents were John Rumbolt and Mary Ann Sweetapple b about 1870 Gunning Island Labrador

  467. Hi :

    Just stumbled across this website in our research for our ancestors.. Do you have anything on a Novilee Deerchild.. Albert Brown .. Sarah Brown , Parrill..They are all from the Northern Penninsula, Wild Bight , Cooks Harbour area… Thanks
    Lloyd and Jean Brown

    1. Hi Jean and Lloyd, there is some discussion in the ‘older comments’ about these names. I don’t have anything useful on them. Maybe someone reading will be able to help. Thanks for writing.

  468. Hi there if anyone has info on any mccarthys or hickeys I would love to have it thank u!

  469. Hi Dorothy, Here is somemore info that you might help you.
    John Paul born oct 1 1780 in Deer Island Bonvista Bay Married Elizabeth. john paul died sept 18 1858 in Deer Island his father is listed has Thomas Paul.
    John and Elizabeth Children
    1814 Thomas Paul who married Sarah Gibbons on 28 oct 1835.
    oct 1 1815 john Paul who married Harritt Hoskins on 23 sept 1846
    1817 William Paul who married Jane Tite on 8 sept 1852
    1821 Sarah Paul
    My family comes from john and Harritt.Harritt father was John Hoskins.
    There children are
    aug 15 1849 william Paul
    May 10 1851 Anne Paul
    Aug 3 1853 Sarah Paul who married cornelius keats on may 6 1873.
    sept 12 1856 Eleanor Paul
    sept 19 George Paul who married Mary ann Maidment on nov 7 1884
    sept 19 1861 Anne Paul who married Robert Jerritt on nov 7 1884
    My Family is Sarah and Cornelius.
    Thank you

    1. Hi Kay, thanks for the additional info, but I still can’t link them to any Pauls I have. If you can find any links to the Pauls in Central Nf, you’d be in business. None of the surnames of the wives connect to any from there that I have, so I don’t know if it’s a totally separate family or not.

  470. My grandparent James Welsh was born in Bay off Islands in 1880.Have been told Welsh is a native name.
    Would you have any more info relating too this , Dorothy, pls and Ty

    1. Hi Loretta, nothing I’m afraid. I don’t think of Welsh as a native name, but it would depend who married whom. Maybe someone can be of more help?

  471. Hi Dorothy.
    Great site, very informative. I am seeking information on David Wilcott born abt 1807 in Great Jervios NL and married Marie benoit born 1795 ? in Conne River NL. They had a son Henry Wilcott who married Susan collier and I have found the marriage certificate for Henry and Susan. I would like to find more information on the parents of Marie Benoit and possible places to find records.

    Thanks,
    Charles

    1. Hi Charles and thanks. I have David Wilcott and Marie Benoit, but nothing more on her. If you can’t find anything through Conne River, I don’t know where else you might look. Maybe someone can help? Hope so!

  472. hi dorothy I read that george william young was born in england 1840 and married christina jane I was wondering if there is any evidence to back this statement up ,my father would love to know, there has been so many rumours we have heard though the years .
    there was also a william young thought to be born to james young in the st georges area 1850 I look forward to hearing from you .

    1. Hi Jeff, I have George Wm Young marr Christina Jane McLean b Greenwood NS, parents Alexander McLean and Mary Ann. I have Christina’s sibs as Norman Henry, Sarah Ann and Peter. That info came from Ida’s comments here. I have no parents for George Wm Young. Sorry for being so long getting back to you – forgot to reply after looking it up!

  473. Hi Dorothy,

    I am looking for some information on my mom’s family. Her mother’s name was Augustina (Lucas) Brewer, mom’s grandfather’s name was Joseph Lucas. Do you have any information to share?

    Also, where is the best place to get information on our family tree? I would like to work on one with my children.

    I appreciate your time.
    Thank you,
    Tanya

    1. Hi Tanya, I have nothing on them, sorry. I haven’t found a good online source for the Lucas family. If anyone knows of one, or has information on these people, please let us know. Thanks.

  474. Hi Dorothy , I have been working on my family tree and found out that my family is linked to the PAUL family.
    This is as far back as I have been able to go:
    – John PAUL (B: 1780) and died 18 Sept 1858 (age 84yrs)
    his father was a Thomas Paul. They lived on Deer Island Bonavista Bay.
    John PAUL married an Elizabeth ???
    -in 1814 a son Thomas Paul was born
    -in 1815 a son John Paul
    -in 1817 a son William Paul
    -in 1821 a daughter Sara paul

    My family links from the John Paul (1815) who married Harriet Hoskins
    They married Sept 23, 1846

    We have been trying to determine if we are of Micmac descent?
    Thank You!
    Kay

    1. Hi Kay, I have nobody that I am sure are the Pauls you’re looking for. If you have any more information on them, spouses or where they lived, let us know. If I can’t help, maybe someone else can. Thanks for writing.

  475. Hi Dorothy, Wondering about the MicMac Shore, how many volumes were there? \
    Thanks again, love the site very informative.

    1. Hi Pauline, the report is in three binders. Thanks.

  476. Hi Dorothy! I am still researching my family. I would like to find out if any of your posters know any more info on Elizabeth Carnell Kennedy Caines. She is my great-great grandmother. I have been told there is a native connection. Also my other great-great grandmother, Isabella Hynes Walsh Newcombe may have a connection. Anyone who has any info on these, please contact me. Maybe if we put out heads together we can get further. ketch19@bellaliant.net

  477. Hi Dorothy,

    It’s Michelle Sullivan just checking in. I was wondering if you had an opportunity to see if you have any information on my great grandmother-Johanna Vickers (Vicars) baptized on November 20, 1880 at Church of Saint Anne, Fortune Harbour, NL.-Great paternal grandmother born to Ellen Head- and William Vicars.

    Also, on my grandmother and her parents Nellie Decker born in Norris Arm, NL November 20, 1906 to Nellie ( Higgins ) Decker- Great grandmother and John Decker-Great grandfather. I am trying to establish lineage for the Qualipu First Nations band. Any help at all would be so appreciated.

    Thank you

    1. Hi Michelle, sorry for not getting back to you, but I have nothing on your Vickers or Deckers. Maybe someone else can help.

  478. Hi Dorthy!

    Can you tell me Greta Hynes email address so i can get in contact with her. i might have some information that i could share with and she might have information she could share with me.

  479. Hi Dorothy;

    I am looking for any information that you would have on Christopher Joyce born in Burin, NL about 1854 to Christphor Joyce and Mary Doyle. I am looking for any info on him, his wives and children specifically his daughter Hattie Una and her mother’s family. My grandmother never knew her mom Hattie as she died in the San from TB. I am trying to find out any info on her family specifially her maternal side for her.

    Thank you
    Debbie

    1. Hi Deborah, I could find nothing on Christopher Joyce and family. Sorry!

  480. Hi Dorothy
    Sorry to bother you again,but I’ve found out that my Great grandmother ,Fanny Matthews (born Dec 1832) was the wife of Edward Morgan,as per U Z Rule list of 1872, it stated that Edward was the son-in-law of S. Matthews. Could that have been Samuel, some say he was in the Bay of Island. ( at that time & was a widower). Do you have anything on this? Also Fanny’s sister Sarah was married to a John Parsons living in McIvers. They were married in Burgeo in 1858. I also found a marriage for a Samuel Matthews (W) Dec,4th 1867 in the Channel Anglican marriage register, was married to a Debroah Matthews (W),both from Burgeo. This is getting more confusing!!! Thanks for your time.

    1. Hi Loretta, yes, confusing! I have Sarah Matthews (m John Parsons) as d/o Thomas Matthews and Mary, with her siblings as Thomas, Ellen Susan and Samuel b 26 Jun 1840. Don’t know if it’s correct, and have nothing else helpful.

  481. Dorothy,

    Hoping you can point me in the right direction. I’m helping a family member, living in Corner Brook, research her family and have been somewhat waylayed by a series of family deaths and adoptions that have created a loss of contact and context to her family’s history.

    Three secessive generations of daughters have lost a parent at a very young age and were either adopted outside the family or adopted by an extended family member and have lost meaningfull contact with their immedate family members. She knows who her family members are, but, not well enough to approach them to seek their help and suspect they don’t really have any better understanding of their ancestors than she does.

    I have been able to track her family back to her great-grandmother, Elizabeth Hynes/Haynes(B: 14 Apr 1886 in Port au Port) who was given up for adoption by her father Charles William Hynes, of Port au Port, to be raised to the age of 21 in the Bay of Islands by Simon Gallant (I have a copy of a contract to that effect signed on the 29 APR 1886 – which identifies Elizabeth’s age as two weeks, which leads me to believe her mother may have died in childbirth, but, have been unable to located any confirming documentation to support this belief) Elizabeth had a sister Angeline born about 1884 and a brother William, born about 1885, who maried a Julia Barnes, and raised a family on Woods Island, Bay of Islands.

    It appears that Charles William Hynes/Haynes, who was married to Elizabeth Jesso, later had two other wives (1) Clarissa Benoit (2) Eleanor Rose Legge and had famlies with both.

    Tracking Charles hasn’t been a problem but trying to extend the family of Elizabeth Jesso beyond her has not had the same success. There appear to be at least two contenders for her ancestoral line, but, I have been unable to support either with any form of documentation. The frist has Charles William Hynes/Haynes married to Elizabeth Alice Jesso, daughter of Didier Jesseau and Victoire Couenne from the Port au Port area and the second has Charles William Hynes/Haynes married to Elizabeth Jesso, daughter of Jean (John) Jesso and Horona (Jean) LeJeune of Little Bras d’Or, Cape Breton and the couple having had one child named, Angeline, prior to moving to the Sandy Point area of Bay St. George’s, Nl.

    Thus far I have been unable to establish either option and – other than the adoption agreement document between Hynes and Gallant – I have been unable to identify any records or record holders in NS or NL that may support either option. Any help or even an direction of where to look next would be greatly appriciated

    Thor

    1. Hi Thor, thanks for the information. I have some of these people but not all. In NLGenWeb Sandy Point Immaculate Conception marriage records, I found Elizabeth Jesso and Charles Hynes marr 30 Nov 1883. She is listed as d/o Didier and Victoire Couenne. But you’ve probably already seen that, so maybe it’s not certain that it’s correct. I had them listed as her parents in my database, with information on Didier from the Marche genealogy in BSGGS documents and from Kirk Butt’s book.

  482. Hi Dorothy:
    I am looking for information on my ggg grandmother’s. One of them is Elizabeth Wilcott from Great Jervais on the south coast. She was born about 1825 and she married Thomas Rose. Her parents are listed as Elizabeth Wilcott and Michael Wilcott. Michael’s parents are listed as William Wilcott of Great Jervais and Ellen Morris of Gaultois. They were both born in the late 1700’s. My other GGG Grendmother is Jane Hinks. She married Thomas Lushman in Little River in 1864. They had their children babtisd at the same time. Their first child was a son born in 1855. This means that Jane must have been born before 1840. I think that she is the Jenny Lushman referred to in the Earl Pilgrim book “drifting into doom” as her son Francis was my gg grandfather and would have been in her 50’s at the time of this event. There was a William Hinks living in Fox Island at the same time and I think they may have been related. I hope that you or your readers might have some info to share on these two ladies. Thanks for your time.

    Lorraine

    1. Hi Lorraine, I never thought about Jenny being a nickname for Jane. Thank you! With that in mind, I looked through my database. I have Elizabeth Wilcott b 1825 Great Jervois d 1903 Great Jervois. I have her, with Thomas Rose, having son George Rose (2 wives Elizabeth Ann Young and Hannah Augusta Meade b Feb 1900 Burgeo) and daughter Mary Rebecca Rose (2 husbands James Young b 1858 and William Lushman b 1855). William Lushman was s/o Thomas Lushman b abt 1829 New Hr and Jane Hinks. I have no parents for Jane.

      For Elizabeth Wilcott, I have parents Michael Wilcott b abt 1795 Great Jervois and Elizabeth Wilcott b abt 1796 d 13 Jun 1872 Great Jervois – no parents ent’d. Michael Wilcott is s/o William Wilcott b Torquay, Somerset, England abt 1770 (no parents ent’d) and Ellen Morris b 1775 (no parents ent’d).

      I have a William Hinks b Fox Is. marr Susannah Rose b 1841 Fox Is. (no parents ent’d). I have Susannah also marr to John McDonald (b 1832) in 1858 with 6 children. I don’t know if he’s the William you mention.

  483. Roxanne,

    There was a Robert Joyce and wife Amelia who had children Abraham and Rebekah baptised 1880. Is this the same Robert Joyce you are researching?

  484. I am just wondering about Dennis, John (1740-) is he micmac? he is in my family tree. could I possibly get indian status from this link?

    1. Hi Nancy, just to clarify, are you asking about John Dennis or Dennis John? If surname is John, likely Mi’kmaq, if surname Dennis, likely not.

  485. What information do you have on Emanuel caines and Elizabeth Curnell Kennedy Also do you know where the first kennedy’s on the northern peninsula came from

    1. Hi David, see comments May 2 and 3 with Greta for all the info I have on Caines/Curnell Kennedy.

  486. Hi Dorothy Byrne and Power Family Name
    I’m looking for Information on my GGGrandparents Martin Byrne B: 1850 D: April 13, 1893 in a Mining Accident in Badger Bay, NL and Ellen Power B: July 1863 D: 1930 there daughter Selina Byrne B:1892 D: Aug. 04, 1921 was my GGrandmother she born at Placentia, NL, Married George William Young Jr. from Bonne Bay They lived at Stephenville Crossing until Selina Died. Ellen Power had 3 brothers William B: Dec. 1844, Peter B: Sept 1856, and Thomas B: Dec.1873 I don’t know Ellen’s Parents Names. I don’t know Martin Byrne’s parents names either. I have a list of children for Martin Byrne and Ellen Power Bridget 1886-1980, Martin 1888-1912, Margaret M. 1889-, Sister Mary Joseph 1891-1980, and Selina 1892-1921. I hope you or someone reading this post can help shed some light on my family history for me. Thank you

    1. Hi Ida, thank you for providing such detailed information. I’ll see if I have anything.

      If I may note here to everyone, as I posted today I have some other things that have to get done so, for the next few months, I will not be able to give replies to each persons’ research questions. I will post people’s comments and hope that others reading will share what they know. Thanks very much.

      1. Hi Ida, I have nothing on the Byrne/ Power family you asked about. On the Young/McLean side, I only had Cordelia ent’d with 2nd husband Albert Benoit. So thanks very much for the additional information. I did see that Lana had posted Feb 27th that George William Young (marr Christina Jane McLean) was born 1840 England. If that’s the case, he’s likely not of the Acadian LeJeune-Youngs where you’d be more apt to find Mi’kmaq ancestry in him unless you can trace him to pre-deportation times.

  487. Hi Dorothy I need Help With YOUNG And MCLEAN Family Names
    I’m wondering if you could help me? I have a lot of info on my great and great, great grandparents I have always been told that we have Mi’kmaq grandparents but knowing and proving are different so i’m looking for proof but can’t seem to find whats needed hope you may be able to help. George william Young Married Christina Jane McLean from Greenwood N.S. Her parents names are Alexander and Mary Ann McLean they came over to the Bay of islands in the 1870’s with 4 children christina Jane, Norman Henry, Sarah Ann & Peter McLean.
    George William Young and Christina Jane McLean had #1 Twins Sarah & #2 Thomas Young on July 25, 1977 at Bonne Bay NL, they died in infancy. #3 Norman Young B: June 5, 1879 at Bonne Bay NL, D:July 11,1947 Corner Brook he married Elizabeth Jane Watson. #4 William Young B: Aug. 09, 1881 at Chimnet Cove, NL he died in infancy. #5 Helena Young B: Aug. 12, 1881 at Bonne Bay, NL D: May 10, 1949, her husband was Alfred Benoit from Harry’s Brook, NL. #6 Cordelia Young B:June 06,1883 at Chimney Cove, NL, 1st Husband Jack Lucas they had 1 child, 2nd Husband Albert Benoit from Stephenville Crossing they had 9 children. #7 George William Young Jr. B: Feb. 27, 1885 1st wife SELINA BYRNE B: 1892 D: Aug. 04, 1921 at 29 years old, she was from Placentia they had 3 children #1 Nicholas Martin Young B:July 19, 1915 at Port Aux Port, NL D: Dec.20, 1995 #2 MY GRANDMOTHER Winnifred Young B: Nov. 05, 1917 at Port Aux Port NL, D: Oct. 11,1995 she married Arthur Roy Dobbin from Corner Brook, NL #3 Valentine Young B: Jan. 28, 1921 at Port Aux Port, NL D: Sept. 1921 at 9 months old.

  488. hi Dorthory , Do you know the names of Robert Joyces ( From Lark Harbour) wifes and his children apparently he was married a couple of times thank you for any help.

    i think his father robert joyce was from fellows cove , Newfoundland .

    1. Hi Roxanne, I remember going through Robt Joyce wives information but I can only find one Robert right now and I’m not sure he’s the right one. Seems to me in old comments there’s a lot on him but I couldn’t find what I was thinking of! If I come across him, I’ll let you know.

  489. Do you have any ancestrial information about the Dennis families of St. Georges, Newfoundland?

    1. Hi Debbie, Kirk Butt’s book on BSG has info on the Dennis family. My copy is loaned out so I can’t remember what is says but there’s quite a bit on them if I remember correctly. If I come across anything, I’ll let you know. Thanks for writing.

  490. LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON tHE MOYLES family NAME . Grandmother LaurA MOYLES BORN IN fOGO NFLD

  491. Hi Dorothy,do you have any info on ancestors of Susanna Caines,born at bartlets
    harbour,nl.dgt of Emanuel Caines and Elizabeth Curnell-Kennedy.I was informed
    Susanna’s ancestors were Hanna Brown and Garbiel Lejeunne,can you confirm
    this for me. Susanna married Wm.Charles Haynes/Hynes.I would appreciate any
    info. Thank You.

    1. Hi Greta, I don’t know if what I have is right but I have Emanuel Caines’ parents as Emanuel Caines and Elizabeth Fiander (d 23 Jul 1864 Norris Point). Emanuel Sr’s parents are George Caines, b abt 1760, and Deborah no surname. I have some of their kids as born in Lamaline. I have nothing else on them and nothing on Elizabeth Curnell/Kennedy.

  492. Patsy,

    Some of James Wheeler and Sophia Druggett’s children were baptised Catholic.
    Did you check the Curling Roman Catholic records for a birth record of Elizabeth Wheeler?

    Jim

  493. I am looking for information on the children of James Wheeler and Sophia Druggett.I Have most all them done but there is a Elizabeth Wheeler Mac Donald who was born 1883 that I can’t get a birth certificate on. If anyboby has anything on her linking her to the Wheelers please help me. Thanks also she married a John MacDonald Mt Moriah.

  494. Very informative site. Can anyone confirm if either Mary Joe? (married to) Richard Park were Mi’Kmaq? They had a daughter Mary Park Brooks who married Charles Payne, Cow Head. A “senior” family member needs your assistance. Please email me at elaine_pittman@hotmail.com Thank You!

    1. Hi Elaine, as you’ll see in the older comments, no one really knows about Mary married Richard Park. He was born in England or Burin. And Mary? If her surname was indeed Joe, that’s a help to tracking her down, but she seems to be a mystery. Maybe someone will be able to help us sort it out. Thanks for writing.

  495. Hi Karen,
    I am interested in information on Mary ? Joe. I always hear that she was tattooed and put on display. The returned to Newfoundland and began her family. I am a descendant of her. Feel free to email me at roxanneblanchard@hotmail.com
    Thanks

  496. mary ? joe, was captured and taken to england , they tattooed her face and then was put on display.

  497. Hi. I was wondering if you would have anything on the ancestors of William C. Hynes? He was born in October of 1867 in Chimney Cove, Bay of Islands, and married to Susanna (Hynes).

    1. Hi Dana, I looked up your question then forgot to reply. William Charles Haynes/Hynes was s/o Charles Haynes/Hynes, b abt 1820 Sandy Point, and Mary Ann Mahar (no info on her). Charles was s/o William Haynes/Hynes, b Aug 1776 Somerset England, and Anne Dennis, d/o John Dennis and Fanny Serle of Barachois Brook BSG. You can find more information on them in Kirk Butt’s book (info on page above) and Don Bennett’s Legacy of William Haynes, if you can borrow it from a library or someone with a copy. Thanks for writing and sorry for the delay replying.

  498. hi i like to know if anyone as a birth certificate of susannah duffney(brown)
    she married on dec.05 1820 her parents are john fredrick duffney and margareta cameron

  499. Hi Dorothy, thank-you for the update on my post, on the family of James AND Elizabeth Young.

  500. Hi Peggy, do you have any info to share on Catherine Young, born 1834, daughter of James Young and Elizabeth.This family moved from Fortune, NL. to Codroy Island, according to Dr, William M. LITCHMAN. Thank-you for responing to my post, with the correct info.My email is rhondaandlenny@sympatico.ca.

  501. Hi Dorothy, I was wondering if you have any information on Mary Brooks Park, b. 1793, who married Charles Payne. I think she was the daughter of Robert Park, b. abt 1750, and Mary Joe, b. abt 1759. Thanks for any help you can give me!

  502. Hi Dorothy wondering if you have any info on a Samuel Collier and a Mary Hoskins who were married November 3, 1883 it says Mary was born 1856 at Pushthrough but I cannot find anything on either one of them.

  503. That’s ok, Dorothy. I think the confusion comes in that there were several James Young at the time. One of them may have married a Gallop but not this one.

  504. In response to Ron. According to Lark Szick’s book “LeJeune & Youngs-An Acadian Mi’kmaq Family” James married Elizabeth Jesseau not Gallop.
    Joseph LeJeune (not James) married Martine LeRoy on 5 Nov 1754. Source: Joseph & Martine’s Marriage Certificate.
    Someone send me Ron’s post & I seen these errors & thought I would comment on them.
    Peggy B.

    1. Thank you Peggy! I will edit the comment where I put the incorrect names, and I apologize for making more work for you!

  505. Was wondering if anyone has any information on Isabella Hynes? She was married to George Newcombe (may have been previously married to a Walsh?)
    Her daughter was Susannah Newcombe (my great-grandmother) married to my great-grandfather Thomas Caines (of St. John’s Island). I found a record of Thomas and Susannah’s Marriage in 1900 in the Bay of Islands. (George and Isabella were witness to the marriage.

    1. Hi Katrina, I don’t have anything on them, maybe someone else will have. Sorry!

  506. hi Dorothy,was wondering if you had any info on Arthur Cyril Sheppard dob.march 22 1907 or 1908 fathers name was John Sheppard mother Mary Sheppard maiden unknow . Had a brother Bill. He was adopted at around age ten to a Conners family in St .Brendens NL. Tks Vera

    1. Hi Vera, sorry but I can’t find anything on him. Anybody out there able to help? Thanks for writing.

  507. Dorothy, thank-you for your help. I just listed Elizabeth as a Young, because she married James Young, not knowing what her name was befor marriage.Now with what you have given me then i can fill in a lot of blanks.Someone may see your reply to me and shed light on Catherine.Again thank-you for your help and time. It means a lot to me when someone like you can take time to help.

  508. Do you know anything about Elizabeth Legge who married William Park.They are my gggrandparents.I think William was born in 1842.I have not been able to find a marriage certificate or baptism certificate for Elizabeth.I did Find William and he was baptized as an adult and his parents were listed as Richard and Mary Park.My e-mail address is thesooleys@bellaliant.net

    1. Hi Cynthia, I don’t have anything useful for them. I know others have commented on them earlier so maybe readers will be able to help. Thanks for writing.

  509. look for john matthews born in1822in petites but live in shoal brook nl look for is partens name and if the were mic mac johnmatthews was married to elizabeth ann davidge my grand partens

    1. Hi Mary, as John Matthews’ parents, I have William Matthews b 1809 and Susan Anderson b 1815, marr 9 Aug 1855 Burgeo. I have no parents for William Matthews, but for Susan Anderson, I have Edward Anderson b 1786 and Ester surname unknown as her parents. Edward Anderson had a brother William b abt 1772 died 1856 Burgeo. I have John Matthews’ wife Ann Elizabeth Davidge as d/o John Davidge b England and Sarah Guy b abt 1828 Burgeo. Sarah was d/o William Guy b England and Anne Matthews b abt 1807 Lower Burgeo. Anne was d/o John Matthews and Sarah Bagg.

      On an ancestry.com discussion threat called Matthews family from Petites, I saw 1882 in Shoal Brook as death date and place for your John Matthews and 1827 Fortune as birthdate/place for Ann Elizabeth (or Elizabeth Ann) Davidge and 1900 Shoal Brook as her death date/place.

      I had this information in different places and put it together from the dates you gave me, so I can’t say for sure that it’s correct. I also can’t say whether your John Matthews was of Mi’kmaq descent. If anyone sees errors in this or can add to it, please let us know. Thanks.

  510. Dorothy, James Young, 1787-1874, married Elizabeth Young, 1799 -1870,and had the following children, William 1823, Mary Ann 1825, Thomas 1827, Amelia 1830, Charlotte 1832 and Catherine 1834.I do not know where James or Elizabeth were born or married .DR. William M. Llitchman, says they moved from Fortune NL to Codroy Island, were Edward Wix baptised the children.Iam trying to find info on Catherine, did she married, and were there children from the marriage.I have been unable to find any info on Catherine or her parents.Any info you can share with me will be greatfuly accepted.thank-you.

    1. Hi Ron, I have Catherine Young, her parents and siblings. But I have no husband or children entered for her. I have her mother as Elizabeth Gallop, not Young as you say, with them marr abt 1790 Little Bras d’Or. [Apr 20/12 correction from Peggy – Elizabeth Jesseau, not Gallop]

      I have James Young’s parents as Francois Lejeune b 1772 Little Bras d’Or and Marthe Lejeune b 9 Oct 1764 Miquelon. Marthe’s parents are James Charles Lejeune and Martine Roy [Peggy’s correction – Joseph Lejeune, not James]. James Charles was son of Germaine Lejeune and Anne-Marie Trahan. Germain was s/o Pierre Lejeune dit Briard and Marie Thibodeau. Pierre’s parents were Pierre LeJeune and a Doucet woman, said to be Mi’kmaq. The parents of Francois (James’s father) were Jean Christophe Lejeune and Louise-Marguerite Hache dit Gallant.

      The Bras d’Or Indian Village website in the above list has information on the Lejeunes. Too much to include here! Hope this helps.

  511. Hi , I am doing some research on my husbands family and he is a descendent of Ralph brake and Jane Matthews and I was wondering if there is any documentation that Jane was the daughter of John old man Matthews and were they mikmaq. Thanks

    1. Hi Michelle, it seems that Jane Matthews was Mi’kmaq, but her parents are not known. There is nothing showing her as the daughter of Old Man Matthews, and nothing suggesting that he or his family were Mi’kmaq. In ‘older comments’ on this page, there is a lot of discussion of Jane and Ralph’s family. Thanks for writing.

  512. I am trying find out if my Grandmother or her mother were native. She was raised in Quirpon NL. Grnadmother name is Lillian Mae Pynn (Married name Holloway) born June 1903. . Her father’s name was Jacob Pynn (born Apr. 8, 1877, Died 1948) who married Mary ???? from Griquet NL. Jacob’s father was Albert Pynn married
    Susannah ??? ( was widowed in 1921 census). Could you please give me some Idea on how I might find this out. The churches in Quirpon and Griquet are closed so I called St. Anthony church and they have no record of them there.

    I would appreciate any help you could give me. Thank You.
    Judy

    1. Hi Judy, I don’t have anything on any of them. If you haven’t, you could see if the Archives in St. John’s have copies of church records. Other than that, I don’t know what to suggest. Maybe someone reading here has some ideas. Good luck. If I come across anything, I’ll let you know.

  513. Hi, I’m looking for information on Moses Reid, married to Sarah Jane Winsor, having a daughter Lavinia Jane (born June 15, 1885). I’m unable to find the marriage between Moses and Sarah, or the parents of Moses.
    Thanks for your time!

    1. Hi Jen, I don’t have anything and couldn’t find anything online other than the birth record for Lavinia which you’ve probably seen. Sorry!

  514. Hi Dorothy

    I was wondering if you have any information on Sarah Read (?), Father was George Read. She married James Goosney in 1884. Stories I’m being told is that George Read is supposed to be Mi’Kmaq but I have not been able to find anything to back this up.

    Thanks so much

    1. Hi Ria, I found a dob as Jan 1864, with other online mentions of 1863 Codroy. Her marr record says she was 20 yrs old and from Silverton, Bonne Bay. I can’t find anything about George Read, other than references to him as her father. Not much help, I’m afraid!

  515. We are trying to find the connection between Mattie Mitchell and my grea great grandfather Jimmy( or James) Mitchell.. All we know so far is that Jimmy was married to Annie Marie ( maiden name unknown) She was born nin 1881 and died in 1956 . We also know that Jimmy and Annie had a daughter Elizabeth Mitchell who marrie William Henry Reid. Can you help us please. Thank you

    1. Hi Jennifer. I only have William Henry Reid (s/o Moses Reid b 1854 and Ann Maria Spicknell) married to Amelia Elizabeth Mitchell. I have 4 children, Ann Marie, Evangeline Ethel, George Augustus, and Victor William entered for them. I have no parents for Amelia Elizabeth and no James Mitchell entered. But, if Elizabeth was her middle name, you might find something searching for Amelia. Thanks for writing.

  516. Hi Dorothy – Thanks for your reply!!

    Looking to see if any Mi’Kmaq ancestry for the following:
    Johanna Porter (Great-great grandmother born 1868;
    Zaccheus Burry (Great-great grandfather born 1863 – Newell’s Island;
    Thank you for your time!

    1. Hi Helen, sorry but I don’t have any information on either of them. Maybe someone else does?

  517. Hi Dorothy I am now trying to trace the other side of my family I am looking for the parents of George Collier who married Elizabeth LeRoux I know his birthday was around 1891 any help would be appreciated

    1. Hi Linda, I’ve got a George Collier, but no parents and no dob, married to Genevieve LeRoux, d/o Joseph LeR and Mary Organ. I wonder if Genevieve is a second name for Elizabeth or if I have it wrong. Sorry, not much help!

  518. Looking to see if any Mi’Kmaq ancestry for John Brent Sr./DOB: 1861 (Great-Grandfather) born Loon Bay – Married Susanna Sheppard/DOB: 1863 (Great-Grandmother)- Cupids, NL.
    Thank you!

    1. Hi Helen, sorry, I don’t have anything on them. Maybe somebody else will be able to help. Thanks for writing.

  519. Thank you Dorothy,
    I will look into the information that you have given me, do you have any idea if these families are of aborignal descent?

    1. Hi Louise, I am not sure enough about the people you ask about to say whether or not there is Mi’kmaq ancestry in their lines. If anyone else can help, please do! Thanks.

  520. Hi, Dorothy, thank-you for the info on Rachel Northcott.

  521. I am looking for information on Dorthy George fron Hants Harbour who married my Great GrandFather John Charles Pinksen of Big Cove near Seal Cove white Bay. Her Mother was a Newhook fron New Harbour Trinity Bay and is one of three childreen. George George, Hilda George and Dorthy George. Dorthys Father was William George. Dorthy Died August 17 ,1932 in Seal Cove I have that Dorthy was born 1854 bur am not sure of this date. I would love any help?
    Thank you
    Lionel

    1. Hi Lionel, I’m sorry but I don’t have anything on any of these names. Maybe somebody reading this will have some information (also see comment on Louisa Strickland or Blake on Genealogy page – thx). Thanks for writing.

  522. Hi Dorothy,
    My grand-mothers name was Emily Patricia Walters from Lamaline. W.G stands for William Gordon. The information that we have is that W.G’s parents were Henry Mitchell and Eliza Louisa Hunt d/o Noah and Mary Ann Hunt (nee Upwards)(Burgeo). Henry b1969 was the son of James Mitchell and Mary Ann Laing (married in Battle HR. Lab 1857). We are not sure that our information is all correct and if you have evidence to say otherwise I would really like to know.
    May I ask if you have a connection to the Mitchell Family?

    1. Hi Louise, thanks for clarifying W. G. Mitchell’s name etc. I have his parents as Henry Thomas Mitchell (s/o James and Mary Ann) and Elizabeth Lee (Dec 1869 Burgeo – 30 Nov 1938 BOI), with them being married 17 Dec 1891 either Presbyterian in Corner Brook or C of E at John’s Beach. I have a Noah Hunt but with wife as Elizabeth Collier marr 9 Sep 1862. I have Bethania, Martha Jane, Angelina and Jessie as daughters, but no Mary Ann.

      I am not related to the Mitchells or any of the families we’ve discussed on this page. My own family histories are in my Genealogy section. I’ve done work for the FNI/Qalipu band for a long time. Thanks for asking.

  523. I am interested in finding out information on William C. Haynes (Hynes). I believe he was my gg grandfather. He was born in Bay of Islands I believe and then married Susanna Caines (born in St. John’s Island) they settled in Reefs Hr. (formerly known as Race Hr.) and gave birth to Catherine Hynes, (my g grandmother) who married Michael Mahar in Bird Cove.

    1. Hi Katrina – William Charles (Haynes) Hynes b 1867 Chimney Cove BOI d 1940, was s/o Charles Haynes/Hynes, b 1820s Sandy Point, marr Mary Ann Mahar. Other children were Wm, Elizabeth Jane b 1866 (and/or) Elizabeth Ann b 1868, Mary Frances b 1872.

      Charles Hynes was s/o William Haynes/Hynes, b Aug 1776 Somerset England d Nfld, marr Anne Dennis d/o John Dennis, d Little Barachoix Brook, and Fanny Serle. That Wm Haynes/Hynes was s/o William Haynes/Hynes, b 1745 South Petherton, Somerset England, and Mary Baker.

      Kirk Butt’s book on BSG has information on both the Hynes and Dennis families. Don Bennett’s The Legacy of William Hynes would also be of interest to you (but out of print). Hope this helps and thanks for writing.

  524. Hi Dorothy
    Thanks for the information. I have my Great grandmother listed in the 1921 census
    living in my Grandfather home in McIvers, She was 89 at the time and it says she came from Burgeo. Now I will check for Hussey’s in Burgeo. Another thing I know there are a lot of mistakes in the trees on ancestry( i found some in my own family)
    Thank-you very much for your time.
    Loretta

  525. I am the daughter of Leslie (listed as Lester…which is incorrect). My grandparents are W.G. Mitchell and Emily Patricia Mitchell. I would like to know more information about Louise born 1900…wondering if you have any more information about her.

    1. Hi Louise, thanks for the correction on your dad’s name. I have nothing else on Louise, entered as his sister. I didn’t have W. G’s wife’s name so thank you for that. Was Mitchell was her birth name as well as married name? And what does W. G. stand for? Thanks for your help, and if I can find anything on Louise Mitchell I’ll let you know.

  526. was wondering if u can help me find out about my great great grandparents henry james mitchell born oct 1861 tilt cove died feb 8 1899 married susanna saunders born 1874 nov 30 tks

    1. Hi Peggy, I don’t know if these are your people or not, but here’s what I have. W. G. Mitchell b Aug 1893 BOI, wife’s name unknown, 2 children Louise b Mar 1900, [corrected] Leslie b Aug 1920. W. G.’s parents are Henry Thomas Mitchell, b 16 Oct 1868 d 2 Jun 1938 BOI, [**I’ve been told what I had here for his wife, Eliza Lee, is wrong so I’ve removed it. Who her parents are is not known for sure. For those looking for this Eliza Lee or the Elizabeth Lee m. Jules/Gilbert Benoit that I had mentioned, best thing to do is contact the Bay St. George Genealogical Society (link in page above).]

      I don’t have a Henry James Mitchell or Susanna Saunders, sorry. Maybe someone else can add or correct information?

  527. Hi Dorothy
    The Fannie Matthews,who I am looking for was born in Burgeo Dec.,1832. Also I’ve learn that the Great grandfather went by several names??
    Henry,Edmund,or Edward?? They settled in Crabbes or McIvers Cove,had four children, Sarah Oct/1870; Fanny Rose Ellen Dec.25/1871; Thomas Dec.8/1874;
    John Edward Nov.17/1880(my grandfather). Thank- you for your time. If you have any information please email me at park.loretta@yahoo.com

    Loretta

    1. Hi Loretta, sorry for not getting back to you. I have a Henry EDWARD Morgan (two sources: one as Henry Edward, one as Edward so I assume he went by Edward) marr to Fanny Maria Hussey. I’d had her just as Fanny but I got the rest of the name off an ancestry.ca comment from Oct 2011. I have some of the same children you mention entered for them. I have no parents for Fanny. I have lots of Fanny/Frances Matthews but none married to a Morgan. Not much help, sorry!

  528. trying to find info on my gtandmother think she was from labrador annie lavenna foss born jan 9 1914 died aug 1997 think she was from wards hr.

  529. I am trying to find information on Isabella Heater b. 1870 (in Harbour Grace I think), she married Thomas Caines b. 1865 in St. John’s Island, Thomas’ father Isaac Caines b.1826, Isaacs father Emmanual, Emmanuels father George. Family members say Isabella Heater was indian, and I have heard that the Caines family from St. John’s Island were indian. Photos of Thomas & Isabella Caines daughter, Frances Maria Parsons certainly indicate that she was indian, if only that was proof enough! I haven’t been able to find any proof of the Caines family being indian, and I haven’t been able to find anything on Isabella Heater, or the Heater family in Newfoundland. Can anyone provide any more information on these families? email me please! glynism@hotmail.com. Thanks.

    1. Hi Glynis, I have her as Isabelle Hatcher instead of Heater, b 1869 marr to Thomas Caines b 1865. But I have no more information on her, sorry. Maybe someone else will know. Thanks for writing.

  530. All I know is she was the mother of Mary Organ who married Joseph LeRous. We are not quiet sure if she was adopted and given the name Crocker or if she was an original Crocker. We have come to another dead end. Finding people down there is like finding a needle in a haystack. I know we have french indian in us as we have always been told by my grandmother and grandfather, but finding out where it was we came into the indian is the hard part. I know it has to do with the LeRoux but I’m not sure how far bacvk it is or who I should be contacting to inquire alot of the births were not recorded correctly and alot of them lost in the fire in 1911.

    1. Hi Linda
      Yours is an older post but I’m wondering if you have any information you’re willing to share. I’m working on my family tree and the info I have on my maternal line is John Organ b1833 Isle aux Mort married Anne Crocker b1840. John’s parents seem to be Michael Organ and Sarah Matthews. I’m wondering if that’s where the Indian came from. My email is myfamilytree2022@outlook.com Thanks

  531. trying to find a connection between mattie mitchell and my grand parents william george mitchell born july12 1901 from caplin cove died feb15 1964 and his parents was henry james mitchell born oct.1861 from tolt cove died feb. 8 1899 can u help me tks

  532. Hi Dorothy

    Do you have any information on Ann Crocker. She married John Organ and had Mary Organ

    1. Hi Linda, I don’t have an Ann Crocker marr John Organ. I do have an Annie Crocker b 1919 in Trout River with no husband entered for her. Do you have any other information on her? Thanks.

  533. Hi Dorothy, a little while ago, you gave me some info on George Green, born 1835.His parents was William Green and Rachel Northcott.I have been unable to find any info on Rachel,when you have some spare time,is there any way you can help me.George was born in New Harbour.thank-you.

    1. Hi Ron, I have Rachel with parents James Northcott and Diana. But the dates of birth for them (1800 and 1818) make me think this must be a mistake since Rachel’s son was born 1835, or their birthdates are incorrect. That’s all I have on her. If I find anything else, I’ll let you know.

  534. Hi Dorothy, I am related to Amelia Pynn and Ann Rumbolt in the Rumbolt Tree section on your site and am trying to apply for my indian status card. I was wondering what book or document shows they were of indian blood. Thanks

    1. Hi Shirley, sorry, I don’t have any more information on Amelia and Ann than you would have got off the Rumbolt site. If I come across anything more, I’ll let you know. Thanks for writing.

  535. trying to track my family to see if they were micmac on my mothers side her name was annie lavenia foss born jan 9 1914 from wards hr. she later married william mitchell and was also wongering if all mitchell names are connected my grandfather was william george mitchell born 12 july 1901 from caplin cove ….can u help me tk

    1. Hi Peggy, sorry but I don’t have anything on them. I had a quick look online and had no luck there either. Maybe somebody reading this will be able to help. Thanks for writing.

  536. I will drop in to the store on Monday.I will get back to you with the number or email .Talk later Joe

  537. Thanks Dorothy; all the information that you’ve provided I have already found. Do you know if Mary Ann Payne is of Mi’Kmaq or Indian decent. Has that ever been proven? She would be my Great, great grandmother.
    Thanks

    PS. Mary Brooks Park is a mystery to us all.

    1. Hi Michelle, sorry I couldn’t add anything to what you have on Mary Ann Payne. Her father Charles was English, so she wouldn’t be Mi’kmaq from his side, so if she was it comes back to the mystery of her mother Mary Brooks Park.

  538. Hi Dorothy,
    I’ve been searching my family tree and I’m looking for information on the following people. Mary ann Payne born 1819 died 1893 Cow Head,NL husband William Hutchings abt 1816 England, died abt 1890 Cow Head..Mary’s mother was Mary Brooks Park born 1793 , died 30 Mar 1862 Cow Head,NL husband was Charles Payne ??…I was wondering if you can tell me if Mary Brooks Park was Indian as they say or Mi’kmaq?? Any information would be greatly appreciated on the above.
    Thanks so much.

    1. Hi Michelle, I have Mary Ann Payne as born 1821 and died 13 Apr 1893 Cow Head. I have her as having a daughter Rebecca Payne with Elias Gifford (1797-1887). Rebecca was born 1836 and married Charles Benoit b abt 1833. Then I have Mary Ann as married to William Hutchings (b 1816 Sturminster, Newton, Dorset, England d 1890 Cow Head). Yes, I have Mary Ann as d/o Charles Payne and Mary Brooks Park (d/o Robert Park and Mary). There has been been a lot of discussion about Mary Brooks Park on these comments. I don’t think it’s been proven for sure whether she is Mi’kmaq – she seems to be rather a mystery. Thanks for writing.

  539. Hi thanks for the info, I am wondering if you have any information on Mary LeRoux she was Joseph LeRoux wife. She was the local midwife I have her born in Harbour Galet around 1871 or 1872. Thank you

    1. Hi Linda, all I have on Mary, wife of Joseph LeRoux, is her maiden name as Organ, born May 1871 Hr Galet. I have Joseph as b Sep 1865 Great Jervois, s/o Francois LeRoux and Elizabeth Allen, in case that’s of any help. I don’t have any parents for Mary Organ LeRoux. Sorry!

  540. Dorothy,

    Wondering if you have any information on the Elizabeth Brake daughter of Joseph Matthews Brake and Mary Brake as cited in Bishops Feilds Baptisms. Elizabeth was born June 29 1836 and Baptized August 3 1849. We suspect that her parents died in 1850 and that she may of married a Joseph Blanchard. We further know that a Joseph and Elizabeth Blanchard had a daughter Eliza Blanchard born on April 24 1852 and that she later married a William House from Belburns. We are looking for the possible marriage record or information that can show that Elizabeth Brake is The Elizabeth Blanchard that had Eliza Blanchard. We have collected affidavits from the oldest members of our family and they have stated their grandparents were Eliza Blanchard and William House ( as no marriage record survived) and they have also indicated that the family was aware that their ancestors from the Bay of Islands were of native ancestry. Any and all information would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    1. Hi William, I’m sure people who have more information about this family than I will read this and help if they can. I don’t have an Elizabeth Brake of the parents you give married to Joseph Blanchard. I do have an Elizabeth (Eliza?) Blanchard marr to William H. House (1847-9 Jun 1906). I have that Eliza/beth as d/o William Blanchard (b Dorsetshire, d 24 Aug 1850) and Elizabeth Joe (d 24 Jun 1841, d/o Thomas Joe). Info on dates of birth etc and Elizabeth Joe’s surname came from the Loder family tree (link on this page). Don’t know if this helps, but thanks for writing.

      1. Dorothy,
        In reference to your post of March 21, 2012; Vital Statistics list the death of Eliza (Blanchard) House as 16 Oct 1925 age 74 years. This gives a year of birth of about 1851, 10 years after the death of Elizabeth (Joe) Blanchard. There exists a baptism record for an Eliza Blanchard born to Joseph & Elizabeth Blanchard on 24 Apr 1952. Joseph was the son of William Blanchard & Elizabeth Jose. That would make Eliza House the granddaughter of Elizabeth Joe rather than the daughter.

        1. Thank you, Gervase, I hope that William who was asking about her sees this. Helpful for me and others too.

  541. Thanks Dorothy.for your help .You also asked what Winnie Hilliards husbands name was .He was Hayward Hilliard born in bay of islands ,He lived in curling .Thanks again Joe

  542. Hi I am trying to locate one of my relatives I know her name was Elizabeth Allen and she was born around 1835 she married Francois Leroux in Great Jervois. If anyone could help it would be appreciated I have come to a complete dead end

    1. Hi Linda, here’s what I’ve got (from two different databases): Francois LeRoux, b abt 1830 BSG (no parents ent.), marr abt 1865 Great Jervoix to Elizabeth Allen, b abt 1835 or 1845 Great Jervoix. She is daughter of William Allen b 1819 Devon England (wife/mother not entered). Elizabeth’s siblings are Jane, Samuel and Catherine b abt 1844 Gr Jervoix marr abt 1873 Gr Jervoix to George Radford b abt 1834 BSG.

      Francois & Elizabeth’s children are (from one source)Joseph b Sept 1865, Francois b 1873 and Samuel b May 1875. The other source has Elizabeth and Samuel (b 1880) and also Angela, Margaret and Charles. Hope this helps, and if anyone sees any errors in it, please let us know. Thanks.

  543. Hi Dorothy,Iam a member of the recently formed Qalipu Band in corner brook .Iam been a member for of the various band prior for about 17 years.I,am trying to find out some info pertaining to my girlfreind getting her status card.Ive always helped alot of people find info about their aboriginal past ,but am unable to find any info on her family being connected to an aboriginal person .She does have a surname in her family that i beleive is aboriginal and it is young /lejeune .The problem iam having is wheather or not this family of youngs connected to her family descended from nova scotia .Her family tree is as follows Her grandmother was…. Winnie Hilliard;;/She was the daughter of John Allen & Francis Allen. Francis Allen was the daughter of William Young & Eliabeth Cooper.The youngsiam mentioning come from the bonne bay rocky harbour area of nfld.Iam hoping you might now if this family of Youngs decend fro the lejeune and young line that are have aboriginal ancestry ..Ps if anyone else reads my post and has any info on this family please send me a email.thanks joe…joeydunphy@live.ca.Thanks for your time again

    1. Hi Joe, sorry but I can’t find your people. Maybe someone else will be able to help, or if you have any more names maybe I can connect them to the right people. What was Winnie Hilliard’s husband’s name?

  544. The phone number for book grotto in corner brook is 709-639-7750/I didnt give you complete phone number .sorry Joe ….Hope this helps

    1. Thanks very much, Joe, I’ll give them a call.

    2. Hi Joe, tried that number and it’s not in service. I can’t find a website or email for them. Maybe they’ve gone out of business?

  545. These are two different Janes. Jane Susanna Brake was a daughter of Edward and Sarah Brake and was baptised by Bishop Field in 1949. Jane Cecilia Brake was a daughter of James and Susanna Brake and would have been a cousin of Jane Susanna Brake. As far as I know Jane Susanna married John Robertson.

    1. Hi Jim, thanks very much for this correction.

  546. Do you have any information on the Crane family?I can only trace my g-grandfather,William Crane ,back to Flower’s Cove on the 1898 census.He was married to Sarah Way of Flower’s Cove.

  547. I was hoping Jane Susannah Brake had married Robert Park because it would be the link I needed to Ralph Brake and Jane Matthews.I got this information second hand and couldn’t get in contact with the original person who passed it along.Did she have any children.Where was she married?

    1. Hi Cynthia, nothing on Wm Crane or Sarah Way I’m afraid. But, don’t know if this helps or not, but with Jim’s mention of Jane Brake’s husband being John Robertson, I found the one he’s talking about. I have her as Jane Cecilia Brake b 22 Jan 1849 BOI, bapt 13 Jun 1852 Mission of Belle Isle Straits, d 16 May 1914 Curling. I have her married 2 Oct 1882 Belburns to Levi House, b abt 1819 s/o William. Jane & Levi had one son Daniel b 1883. Then 30 Sep 1884 St. Mary’s Curling, she married John Robertson, b abt 1856 s/o James Robertson & Margaret White. Jane & John had one son James Robertson who married a Margaret. It is possible that these two Janes are two different people (quite an age diff between her & Levi, but date of marriage isn’t out of line for her).

      Anyway, the parents I have entered for Jane Cecilia Brake are James Matthews Brake, d 25 Dec 1855 s/o Ralph & Jane, and Susanna (no surname). Don’t know if this helps, but it is a direct link to Ralph & Jane. If indeed it is correct. Anybody know for sure?

  548. Hi Dorothy,
    I have just learned that my great grandfather might be Mi’kmaq.His name is Hezekiah Parsons he was born Aug 1880 .He was married to Rosanna Strickland she was born June 1885 .They had 11 children.My Grandfather name is Albert Parsons.The all lived in Rose Blanche.Any Information you can find would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you
    Ruby

    1. Hi Ruby, sorry, I can’t find them. I have a number of Albert Parsons, but not those parents. Maybe his wife’s name would help, or names of other siblings. If I come across anything, I’ll let you know. Thanks for writing.

  549. I am trying to find out if the Sacreys are related to Mattie Mitchell,any help would be appreciated.My grandmother was a Sacrey from Pacquet,ever since i remember i was told that an Indian had a baby for an Eskimo or it could be the other way around.But i cannot find anything.

    1. Hi Glenys, thanks for writing but, sorry, I don’t have anything on the Sacreys. If I come across anything useful I’ll let you know, and I’m sure if any readers can help, they will do so.

  550. Cynthia,

    Jane Susanna Brake was born about 1848 and married John Robertson in 1884. She was 36 so I guess there could have been a previous marriage, however her name on the marriage to Robertson was Brake. Why do you think she may have been married to Robert Park?

  551. Concerning the Ralph Brake and Jane Matthews family .Did Edward Matthews Brake and Sarah Parker’s daughter Jane Susanna marry Robert Park.Did Jane and Robert have a son William who married Elizabeth Legge.Finally are there documents supporting this?

  552. Dear DOROTHY.
    .
    I ask you if you had mary ELIZABETH White born 1869 parents John and ELIZA White i want to know if she was decend from MI,KMAG PEOPLE . I THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP . GLORIA.

    1. Hi Gloria, I have a Mary Elizabeth White with a birthdate of 16 Oct 1870 Bay of Islands. Her husband was Albert Layden, from Corner Brook you told me. I have Mary Elizabeth’s parents as John White and Ann, no surname and no parents for either of them. That’s all I have. I’ve looked to see if I have any of them under different names or anyone who matches your John and Eliza White but no luck. Sorry, I know that’s not much help.

    2. I’m trying to find out myself.

      John White married Isabella Loveridge, and had a child by the name of Mary Elizabeth. She was born on July 1st, 1872. in Bolters (Boulters) Rock in Labrador.

      The timelines are so similar – reach out to me, and let’s connect, and sort out if we’re talking about the same family.

  553. Wondering whether you have any info on the parents of Joseph Park and Rosanna(h) Blanchard who were married in the 1870s or 1880s. Their children included Joseph, Elizabeth, Rebekah, Luke (my grandfather), Alice. They lived in either McIvers or Gillams.

    1. Hi Horace, sorry I haven’t got anything on them. I have the children you mention, I think, but without parents. I have several Jos. Parks but none that match yours. I did a quick internet search and found their kids, but nothing more on Joseph or Rosannah. Maybe someone out there can help? Thanks for writing.

  554. Hi Dorothy,
    Do you have any information on Mary Brooks Park? I’ve seen a reference to her being native and wondering if anyone connected to her has proven that.
    Thanks
    Diane

    1. Hi Diane, there has been a lot of discussion about her on this page. You might find something helpful in ‘older comments’ and I’m sure readers will help you out too. I have her parents as Robert Park, possibly born abt 1769 England, and Mary surname unknown, b abt 1759 Burin, died aft 1849 Brooks Cove. Mary’s 2nd husband was John Brooks. Mary Brooks Park may have been born 1793 and died 30 Mar 1862 at Cow Head. Sorry I haven’t got more, she’s a bit of a mystery it seems. Thanks for writing.

  555. Hello Dorothy
    I’m trying to trace my Mothers people,I’ve got her Father, John Morgan born Nov.17.1880 at Crabbes and I’ve found his 3 siblings (on department of public health and welfare for the Bay of Islands). That record says that the parents are Edward Morgan and Fannie Morgan. We were told by our Mother that Edward was from England a barber by trade and that he married a Fannie Matthews from Burgeo, but I can’t get any information pass their names. Can you help me?
    Thanks

    1. Hi Loretta, I’m switching my database from one computer to another right now, so I can’t get at it right now. As soon as I can, I’ll look into this for you. Meanwhile, someone else might be able to help. Thanks for writing.

  556. Hi Dorthy,Thank you for your reply.Albert Brown Sr. was married to Martha Larkem born 1878.at Big Brook, NL. I am not sure of the names because the names I have from the NL GenWeb 1921 Northern Peninsula Region-St.Anthony, Wild Bight the children are listed as grandchildren that I taught was his children.The names are Thomas, Abraham, Fannie,Louisa And Mary which is my grandmother and there are more.Any Information you can find would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank You

  557. William,

    There are many people looking for documentation proving Elizabeth as native. Some believe she was Mi’Kmaq, some say Inuit, and there are others that are convinced she was Beothuck. To my knowledge, even her last name being Jo is unproven. There is a great article by Mr John Edgar, referenced earlier in these comments which establishes a strong case that Elizabeth was a Jo. But the basis of that information is anecdotal and from a genealogy perspective does not prove she was either a Jo or that she was native.

  558. Hi Dorthy,
    I am looking for information on the parents of Albert Brown Sr. Born 1871 in Western Brook, NL.Your site is very informative, hopeing you can find something for me.

    Thank You

    1. Hi Myra, sorry for the delay in replying to you. Also sorry that I have nothing on your Albert. If you have anything more – who he married, names of children or siblings, it might help track him down. Thanks.

  559. Hi Dorthy , I really appreciate what you have done for me concerning the vaters side of thing but now i was wondering if you could tell me anything about George william Young He was born 1840 in England he Married Christina Jeanetta Mclean of Scotland, they moved to Chimney cove Nl, thats where they had Norman Herbert he was born June 5th 1879, Chimney Cove Bonne Bay Nl, he married a Elizabeth Jane watson of Corner Brook , they had my grand father Herbert Norman he was born April 13th, 1920 Corner Brook, what i was wondering if you could tell me anything about there backgrounds . thank you so very much, i think this site is teriffic thanks again .

    1. Hi Lana, sorry, I haven’t got anything on them. I haven’t searched online yet, so if I come across them I’ll let you know. Thanks.

  560. hi todd, no i havent had any luck yet. like you i am stuck at edward and damaris. i have been told they were indian as well. myself and my cousin are working on it, if we have any luck i will post it here for you or you can email me kkelly@bellaliant.net good luck

    1. Hi Kim, if you do find anything, please do post it. We all want to know 😉 – thanks.

  561. Hi Kim, Have you had any luck with the Mi’kmaq conection? I have family info back to Edward and Damaris but no further. I’m told that there is Mi’Kmaq conection but haven’t found it yet.

  562. Dorothy,

    Wondering if you have any information about a possible marriage/coupling of William Blanchard and Elizabeth Joe in the bay of islands in the early 1800’s. All of My family’s research seem to indicate that Elizabeth was mik’maq. We have traced our family ancestry (census reports, baptismal documents, marriage certificates and WIx’s and Feild’s reports) back to William and need to connect the last dot; Elizabeth. Do you know her to be Native and where can we find the documentation?
    We also wonder if you have knowledge of her name being in the documents held at the FNI as a proven Mik”maq Ancestor?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Hi William, there is information in comments on this or other pages on this site about Elizabeth Joe. You might have to look through ‘older comments’ but she has been discussed quite a bit. I don’t know where you’d find documentation – maybe someone else can help with that? Thanks for writing.

  563. hi todd, susannah was my great great grandmother as well. sarah wa born may4 1878 married thomas billard born sep1, 1874 they had 10 children: hubert william, gabriel billard, chesley willis, sidney thomas,andrew martin, florence jane, clara lilly, james samuel edward, stanley gordon, clarence leslie. i am also tracing their micmac descent. hope this helps

  564. Hi, Dorothy, Just wondering if you might know of any information to link Alexander Duval as a son of Charles Duval and Margeurite Francoise Benoit? We cannot find a birth or baptism certificate for him.Thank you.

  565. I am researching Edward and Damaris Matthews from the southwest coast. I have been told that they were of Mi’kmaq origin. They had a daughter Susannah who married William Neil and they had a daughter Sarah Ellen who married Thomas Billard of Grand Bruit. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  566. Annie Young married Samuel Robert Parsons, Annie was my grama, they lived in Fox Island river, and raised their family there. He drowned in a boating accident along with 5 other people including one of his sons Bernard. Annie was Mi’kmaq.
    does anybody have information on Annie Young and her family.

    1. Hi Ronald, I have that Samuel died 29 June 1927 and Annie Young b 1881 Black Duck Brook, died 8 Jan 1953, with marriage 2 Jul 1900 Stephenville. Does this sound right? Assuming it’s the same Annie, here’s what I’ve got. She was d/o Andrew Young (b 13 Apr 1841) and Mary Jane Marche (b Jun 1856) marr 3 Nov 1872 Sandy Point RC.

      Mary Jane was d/o Denis Francis Marche (b abt 1831 Black Duck Brook) and Anne Marie Nancy MacIsaac, marr. 16 Oct. 1854 Sandy Point. Denis Francis was s/o Denis Francois Marche (b 25 Jul 1789 St. Pierre) and Charlotte Catherine LeJeune (b abt 1795 Cape Breton) marr abt 1815. Denis Francois was s/o Jean Joseph Marche (b abt 1758 Lorraine France) and Marie Theotiste Babin (Acadien b Southhampton England) marr 17 Oct 1784 St. Pierre. Denis Francois Marche’s wife Charlotte Catherine LeJeune was d/o Francois Paul LeJeune (b 1772 Bras d’Or Cape Breton) and Margaret Lejeune dit Briard (b abt 1770 Cape Breton) marr 17 Sep 1793 St. George’s Anglican, Sydney NS. Francois Paul LeJ was s/o Joseph Charles (or Charles Joseph) LeJeune (b 1729 Acadia) and Martine Roy (b Sep 1738 NS) marr 5 Nov 1754 Louisburg. Martine Roy was d/o Charles Roy (b 1698 Paris) and Marie Charlotte Chauvet (b 1700 Pisiquit Acadia) marr abt 1723. Charles Roy was s/o Jean Roy dit le Liberte (b France) and Marie Christine Dubois or Aubois (b Acadia, said to be aboriginal). Marie Charlotte Chauvet was d/o Charles Chauvet and Edeme Joseph (b 1868 Annapolis Royal, said to be aboriginal).

      The sources I have for this information are Kirk Butt’s book on BSG Settlers, Jasen Benwah’s genealogy site and the Marche family history listed above on this page.

  567. Hi Dorothy,
    I was wondering if you have any infomation on Michael Patrick Byrne of Conche Nl. Born 1911 or his wife Eileen Woodford.

    1. Hi Maxine, sorry, I have nothing on them. Maybe somebody reading will be able to help. Thanks for writing.

  568. hi
    I AM LOOKING FOR ANY IMFORMATION ABOUT MY HUSBANDS GREAT GRANDMOTHER SHE WAS MARRIED TO ALBERT LAYDEN OF CORNER BROOK.HER MAIDEN WAS WHITE .HER NAME MARY ELIZABETH WHITE BORN OCT.16 1870 HER DAD WAS JOHN AND ELIZA WHITE OF CORNER BROOK. IF YOU CAN HELP ME . THANK YOU GLORIA.

    1. Hi Gloria, I have to pass this over to other people. I have her, but no more info than you have, sorry.

  569. Heather
    Wlliam Wheeler from Halfway Point married Jane Mathews Brake, daughter of Ralph Brake and Jane Matthews. Jane is recognized to be of native descent. There has been some speculation that William’s mother Anne may also have had native ancestry.

  570. effie, thank you for the info. i have a fair amount of info on this family tree if you need any info let me know kkelly@bellaliant.net

  571. Hi Dorothy,
    I was just looking through your site and stumbled on my own family tree…The Wheeler’s…Just wondering how they are linked to Mi’kmaq ?
    By the way great site , it has helped a lot in researching my family tree.

    1. Hi Heather and thanks. The Wheelers came originally, I believe, from England so whether or not there is Mi’kmaq ancestry depends on who which Wheeler wed. Sorry, just couldn’t resist the ‘w’ line-up 😉 If you’re thinking of someone in particular, let us know!

  572. Hi audrey and kim, louisa matthews married George Childs Oct 16, 1873 in Bonne Bay, NL. Children: Prisilla Jane, Elizabeth Anne, Geroge Edward, John Thonas, Mark William, Amelia Maude, Richard Walter, Solomon, Mary Anne, Alfred ( the last two were twins) & Llewellyn.

  573. doing the ancestry on guyon chiasson and jeanne bernard. do you have any information to show if jeanne was indian.

    1. Hi Betty, I have Jeanne’s dob as 1643 in Port Royal (or 1647, no place given), died bef 7 Oct 1863. Her father was Andre Bernard, b 1620 Viene, France (or 1600, no place given), died bef. 1651. Her mother was Marie Andree Guyon b abt 1615, d after 1868 Acadia. I have no parents or place of birth for Andree (as she’s also called). They married bef 1645 in France. They had another daughter Marie b abt 1645 France, d 11 Jan 1719 Port Royal. Marie, the daughter, marr (abt 1659) Rene Landry b abt 1643 France, d abt 1692 Port Royal.

      Andree Guyon (Jeanne’s mother) married again, abt 1651, to Antoine Belliveau. The alternate dates of birth above for Jeanne and her father are from Wendy’s Ancestral Tree – the link to which I’ve just put on the page above. She does not have his first name or place of birth. Andre and France were entered by a contributor to my database. You might also check out the Chaisson link above – I know Guyon and Jeanne are in it, but not sure if there’s anything more on her. Hope this helps and if anyone can add to or clarify this, please do. Thanks.

  574. Hi Lana:

    Thank you for your willingness to share information, I have since forwarded an email to the address you have provided. Hope to hear from you soon.

  575. Thank you Dorothy, every thread that links my family together is a great help and once again your help is greatly appreciated. I look forward to any updates that you may be able to offer in the future.

  576. Hi Audrey, My name is Lana Childs and my husband great grandmother was Louisa Matthews Childs d/o Edward and Damaris Mathews , i am also writing for Daniel too. we were wondering if possible we could contact you by phone or Email My Email address is childs_lana@hotmail.com and you can give me your phone number threw that if you like . we do have some information that we will share. hope to hear from you soon Thank you Lana

    1. Lana – Louisa is my GG Grandmother as well. I was wondering if you would share any info that you might have. Dave Gillan, Burton NB jdggillan@gmail.com

  577. Hi Dorothy, Not sure if an earlier comment of mine went through out not, couldn’t find it or a reply.
    I’m a descendent of George and Catherine Crocker of Trout River. I have found some references to Catherine as being a Blanchard and that her mother was native, Elizabeth Joe. But also some of her being a Brake, which would also make her native. Do you have any information that might be helpful.
    Thanks

    1. Hi Diane, I see your comment quite a way back so it did go through. No one seems to know the answer to your question. I recently saw her headstone on the lodertree site – but it just has “Catherine”! The Loder site has her as a Blanchard. But good arguments for her being a Brake are made too. There is considerable discussion of her in the comments here, many now in “older comments” so you have to click to go back.

      The comments have taken on a life of their own, it seems, on this and other pages on my site. Having it set up as a discussion forum would be wonderful, but I don’t know how to do that. I apologize for not replying. I’ve stopped replying just in acknowledgement, and wait until I have something to say. I don’t want to unnecessarily add to the comments and thereby push them even more quickly off the main screen. Then, of course, sometimes I forget. Sorry! 🙁

  578. Hi Dorothy:

    I am really enjoying this site. A lot of time, committment and dedication has been put into it to helping others. I am researching Edward and Damaris Matthews. I noticed that Edward’s father was William Matthews. Do you have any informaton on his birthdate, parents and names of siblings. Do you have info on where William and Susan may have resided?

    Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

    1. Hi Audrey and thank you very much. I’ll have a look at what I’ve got and I’m sure others will help out. Also look at the Loder site above – that’s where I’ve got recent information on these people from.

    2. Hi Audrey, I don’t have any marriage info for Louisa Matthews. I have George Childs b 1844 Labrador. Of their children, I have only Llewelyn and Alfred b 1895. For Edward M’s father William, I have dob 1809, but no parents for him and no siblings. For his wife Susan, I have dob 1815 and their marriage 9 Aug 1855 Burgeo.

      It’s possible there’s more info in there esp. on Louisa and George’s children, but I’m still in the midst of merging and matching individuals up. So right now, that’s all I could find. Hope it helps.

  579. Hi Daniel:

    I am researching Edward and Damaris Matthews and I noticed that you may have some information on their daughter Louisa. I understand that she married George Childs and they had 11 children. Do you have a marriage date and place? Names and DOB of children.

    Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

  580. Hi Dorothy
    I am working on my family tree, wondering if you have anything on simieon or catherine jennex , they were brother and sister. catherine was my ggrandmother.
    I know the jennex family had a store on woods island.
    also william picco had 2 sons in WW1. he also is my ggrandfather. any help greatly appreciated.
    warmest regards
    lorna

    1. Hi Lorna, nothing on Simeon and Catherine Jennex, I’m afraid. On William Picco/Picot, I have him born 25 Nov 1857 Sandy Point, s/o John Picot and Amelia “Amy” Hynes. He married Mary Ann Abbot (1865-1910). I have a bunch of children for them, only one I have showing as died 28 Apr 1918 in France “of wounds”. That’s Albert Martin Picco, born 1895. I found a good site for Newfoundland WWI & WWII soldiers online – can’t find the link right now but I think it’s from the government and posted on Nfld Grand Banks or Nfld GenWeb. Search for the name of a soldier and it likely will come up. When I have a chance, I’ll look and post it above.

  581. Hi Dorothy:

    Looking for information on the Hann family originally from Grand Bruit, now resettled. Wondering what aborginal links there may be?

    Thanks,

    1. Hi Paula, do you have any specific names to help track them down? Also have you looked at the Hann website listed above? I understand there were some problems getting in it but maybe that’s been fixed.

  582. Thanks Dorothy! Do you have anything on Catherine Young born in Codroy, Oct. 1852? Love your site by the way…

    1. Hi Jodi, the info I have on Catherine Young being born in Codroy came from the Loder Family Tree site that I’ve put a link to above. What I have on her is d/o Thomas Young and Catherine Burridge, with siblings Ann m George Major (9 kids) and Thomas m Sarah Elizabeth Caines b 1867 d/o John Caines (b ca 1820, s/o Emanuel and Fanny) and Sarah Samms (b 1827 Rencontre d/o Reuben Samms). Still fixing database up so if anything else comes up on this family, I’ll let you know.

  583. Hi Dorothy, Thank you for the information, Jane Vaters Parents were James vater and francis Kirby Or Kirle they were married May i5th 1823, In Harbour Grace. James was from Hibberton, Dorset. Then Robert was James father but i come to a block after that, i dont know if you have any more info on that side of my family, any information would be greatly appreciated. everyone i know is saying that there gotta be a connection to micmaq . but i just cannot connect. thanks again any thing will be a help.

    1. Hi Lana, I don’t have anything else on the Vaters side. The lodertree site (which I’m going to add to the page) has info on them – search in the names index. But I don’t know if there’s anything more than what you’ve already got.

  584. HI dorothy Need more info on Jane Gallop d/o william gallop and mary Kearley. mary d/o edward kearley.wondering if their is any Mikmaq descent in this family thank you.

    1. Hi Daniel, probably you have what I found on Jane Gallop, but here it is. Jane was born 19 Feb 1812, had 10 siblings, parents William Gallop and Mary Kearley. Mary was daughter of Edward Kearley and had a brother Thomas b 1795 who married Rachel Lake b 1800. Rachel was daughter of John Lake and Sarah Priscilla Snook. Jane Gallop marr James Moore b 20 Sep 1903 Darvon (maybe Devon?) England. I don’t know if there is any Mi’kmaq ancestry in the families.

  585. Hi Dorothy, I just found out that Catherine Young was possibly born in Codroy, NF in 1852 instead of Bonne Bay. Any information you may have is greatly appreciated!

  586. Hi, Just wondering if you have any information about Charlotte Catherine Payne who was born about 1809 in Bonne Bay, daughter of John Payne and Sara Singleton. Also, Im wondering about Catherine Young, daughter of Thomas Young and Catherine Burridge. She was born October 1852 in Bonne Bay NF and died April 19, 1913. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks…

    1. Hi Jodi, I was just working on that family last night, but I don’t think I have anything more than you do. If I do, I’ll let you know. I found information on them in the lodertree site – the link is to Charlotte Catherine but you can search around for all those you mention. Thanks.

  587. hi again dorothy, in researching the matthew family line, as you said that surname is confusing. the problem i am encountering is trying to figure out which family edward metthews descended from as there were many edward matthews’ in that time frame. can you shed any light on this for me? thanx kim

  588. hi daniel yes,susannah marriec william neil in lapoile in 1859 they had 11 children, martha ann married thomas ashford in petites i know they at least had one child named edward, priscella married alfred munden, im not sure about hannah. hope this helps

  589. Thanks for t he information concerning the Wheeler family. The Charotte who married William is the one I was looking for.They had ten children whom you mentioned a Thomas Albert being born later on then the others. Maybe Thomas Albert is not theirs cause I have a Thomas Albert born 1882 and died aug 19 1946 to William Wheeler and Charotte Blanchard. Job..Eliza..Charlotte..James and william were the children of William Wheeler and Jane Matthews Brake. Once again Thanks for helping me.. Patsy

  590. I dorothy this web site is amazing. could you tell me if their is any mikmaq descent in the gallop or kearley family. thank you.

    1. Hi Daniel, I’d need names of specific people. Neither surname alone is suggestive to me of Mi’kmaq descent. Thanks!

  591. Ikim I have been told that louisa was full blood aboriginal.do you have any info on her other siblings. louisa m. george childs they had 11 children. she d. jan 31 1934, in lark harbour bay of islands nl.

  592. dorothy in further researching damenos strickland i showed him as being a male but ill keep looking thanks

    1. Thank you Kim – that’s valuable info to have! 😉

  593. thanks dorothy for the info. do you have any idea where on the island they originated? you are right, the time frame seems to fit and Damarius was a very uncommon name. to reply to Daniel, i have not proven any native ancestry but i am working on it. like you i have been told by family members that they were of micmac descent. if i have any luck i will post it for you

  594. Fred,

    I’m not familiar with the Johanna Sheppard family but your Elizabeth Brake is the granddaughter of Jane Matthews Brake who is recognized to be native.

  595. dorothy my ggparents robert piercey b, april 26, 1848 m. sarah morris b,dec16, 1853. in dragon robert s/o george piercey m. Ann? . sarah d/o david morris and mary ?. could you tell me if there is any micmac ancestry thank you.

    1. Hi Daniel, just had a quick look. I don’t have enough on them to be able to tell you. I have Robert b 1852 marr Sarah Morris as being son of Joseph Piercey and Susannah. Joseph is s/o George Piercey and Elizabeth. I have a Robt s/o George Piercey and Ann, but that Robert is marr to Hannah Taylor b 4 May 1849. Not much help, I’m afraid.

  596. I kim have you been able to prove your Indian ancestry thro sussanah matthews . louisa is my ggm. we have a copy of her baptismal certificate oct. 25 1857.if you have any other info on the matthews it would be appreciated. thank you .

  597. you can contact me I am not that hard to find

  598. Barbara Gushue
    My grandfather was Alexander Wells and he was married to Mary Jane Picco, indeed pop’s mother was Chaterine Jennex

  599. Hi Dorothy I was told about your website from a friend, I think it is great, I was wondering if you could tell me if there is any mikmaq in the surname Parsons , Vater, (conroy) King , Slade , Moores, or Mercers this is some of the names in my family tree line. My gg grandfather was Richard Childs from petits Nl and My gg grandmother was Mary ann Parson Childs she was born in Carbonear, Her Parents were Henry Parson & Jane Vater they had all there children in Carbonear but moved to Sliverpoint ,Bonne Bay Nl. I found out some information from the rumbolt/Hann website , but i cannot get back into it, they say its down. if you can give me some insite that would be great thank you Lana

    1. Hi Lana, I just have Richard Child’s parents and Mary Ann Parson’s parents and siblings. I found more info on Henry Parsons and Jane Vaters on a lodertree site – you may have seen it, but if not it might be helpful. I’m not seeing any obvious connection to Mi’kmaq ancestry but I don’t have much on them. If I come across anything useful, I’ll post it. Thanks for telling us about the Rumbolt/Hann site problems.

  600. Could you tell me something about the families of job Wheller and Mary Elizabeth Beverly …..Eliza Wheeler and Edward Tucker…..Charlotte Wheeler and William Brake. i got some information on the other two brothers james and william. Thanks.

    1. Hi Patsy, I haven’t got Job & Mary Elizabeth. I do have Eliza Wheeler m Edward Tucker, with sons John Edward (29 Sep 1866 BOI to 19 May 1949 Meadows BOI), Simon (7 Jun 1869 BOI), William Richard (26 Mar 1872 BOI).

      I have Wiliam Brake, son of William Brake & Jane, m Charlotte b 1839 d 9 Sep 1901 BOI. I have 10 kids listed for them (the 2 Elizabeths I wonder about): Elizabeth Jane (Aug 1861 Sandy Point – 24 Nov 1926 Sandy Point), Mary Jane (1864 BOI), John H. (1866 BOI – 1938 Meadows), Emily (1868 BOI-1938 Meadows), Joseph A. “John” (1871 BOI -1949 Meadows), Israel (1874 BOI – 1942 Meadows), George Edward (1878 BOI – 1957 BOI), Sarah Ann (1881 Meadows – 1895 Meadows), Thomas Albert (1894 BOI – 1970 Meadows), Elizabeth (1876 BOI – 1941 Meadows). Also note much later dob for Thomas Albert.

      Does this Charlotte seem to be your Charlotte? And who are the parents for Job, Eliza, Charlotte, James and William? Thanks.

  601. Jim,

    This is concerning the Murrin family that you were talking to Patsy about. John Murrin was my grandfather, he is the son of Sydney Smith Murrin and Elizabeth Jane Murrin. Sydney is the son of Moses Murrin & Grace Neal. Elizabeth is the daughter of Richard Murrin & Mary Sheppard. Moses and Richard were brothers. They all did originate from Spaniard’s Bay, but I was informed that Grace Neal could have been Native. Hope this helps you and hope you can help me 🙂 Thanks

  602. hi i have lots of status on lejune,brown,and

    1. Hi Lorraine – just to let you know, your comment seems to be incomplete. And with the words that are there, I imagine there’s lots of people wanting to know what you have! 😉 To everybody who’s asked me about specific info, I’m working on it. Stuff happened the past few days to get in the way of doing this.

  603. Looking for Info on Johanna Shepard and family, she was my Great Grand Mother. She was from Benoit’s Cove. Her parents were Jacobi Shepard and Helen Green. She Married Maxim Poirier (Perry) of Riverhead in 1896. His parents were Rueben Poirier and Elizabeth Brake. They had a son Dominic Poirier (Perry) born 1900. He married Mary Bridget Seviour of Avondale. They Had a daughter, Johanna Catherine Perry who is my mother. We were told that Pops’ mother Johanna Shepard was a mi’kmaq Indian from the west coast.

    Thanks

    1. Hi Fred, I have nothing. I feel I should have at least on the Sheppards and Poiriers, but nothing that’s matching. I have a Reuben Perry born 1870, son of William and Keturah House (sibs Jemima, John James, George Henry) but have his wife as Mary Ann Wells b 27 Jul 1874. They could be totally different people from yours. I haven’t looked online, if I find anything I’ll let you know.

  604. hi dorothy what a great website! i just stumbled upon it. i posted a comment earlier but i dont think it went thru. i am also looking for info on damaris and edward matthews. i was wondering if you could tell me where you obtained damaris maiden name and the name of their parents i have been searching for that for a long time and have been coming up empty.also to reply to daniel sheppard, they did have a daughter louisa born in little bay. her sister sussanah was my gggm. i have her baptismal certificate (oct25,1857) if you like i can scan it to you thank you again for all the work creating this site

    1. Hi Kim, I don’t have a citation for Damaris’ name. I think the surname Strickland came from a database I received recently. She had been in mine with just her first name. I don’t have any parents for her, just for her husband Edward Matthews. Thanks for the info on Louisa – I didn’t have her as a child on that family so I’ll add her. Thanks too for your lovely words!

      1. Hi again Kim, and Daniel – just adding Louisa to my database and I came across a “Damenos” b abt 1821, daughter of Thomas Strickland (b abt 1785) and Elizabeth (b abt 1890). Their other children, as entered, are Robert, Henry, John, Jane, Thomas and William. “Damenos” had no husband or children entered, but the names are awfully similar and time frame might fit?

  605. Patsy

    James, Job, William, Eliza and Charlotte were children of William Wheeler and Jane Matthews Brake. Job married Mary Elizabeth Beverly. William married Charlotte Blanchard, and I believe many of the Wheelers in Halfway Point are descendant from that family. Eliza married Edward Tucker from the Meadows area, Charlotte married William Brake, who I believe was a son of John Brake.

  606. James Wheeler born in 1844 at Halfway Point was married to Sophia Druggett.James is buried at Johns Beach and Sophia is buried in Lark Harbour.You said that these people is William and James family as you listed. Could you tell me who Charolotte, Eliza and Job were and who they married? Thanks

  607. Hi Dorothy, My gg grandfather Robert Joyce was born in Fellows Cove to James Joyce and Rachel Dicks of Jean de Bay daughter of Christopher and Margaret This area was populated by mi’kmaq, would you know if the Dicks, Dix, Dyks from that area were mi’kmaq? Also wondering if there is anything in the Scott, Pardy families of the Fortune Bay area, Harbour Mille, Belloram, Little Harbour. I know the Scott name appears in Nova Scotia, but I haven’t seen any connection.

    Thanks for help.

  608. dorothy could you tell me if there is any micmac ancestry in the samms. i have reuben samms b.1830 in codroy nl.m.grace moore dec.7,1865.also benjamin samms. b.1814 in bay chaleur nl. d.dec.11,1870. m. deborah? reuben samms b.1799 in bay chaleur, m. sarah? any info would be appreciated. thank you

  609. dorothy ,we believe that louisa matthews d /o edward and damaris was micmac. do you have any info that would help me. thank you.

  610. Patsy,

    As far as I know, both Moses Murin and Grace Neil came out of Spaniard’s Bay, so there is not likely any native connection there. I assume the John Murrin you mentioned is their son. Do you know who he married?

  611. Patsy,

    William and Jane Wheeler had childran James, Job, William, Eliza and Charlotte. There are likely others, possibly Robert from Summerside, possibly John from Middle Arm, but that’s only a guess. I suspect that Richard Wheeler from Frenchman’s Cove could be a brother of William, but again that is just a guess based on their age and close proximity.

  612. I dororthy looking for info on edward and damaris matthews.children louisa, b.april 1851.in little bay petites. martha ann , b.oct.9,1861. priscilla, b. sept 20,1864susannah b.oct. 31,1842. hannah,b .april 17,1840.thomas.any info will be appreciated .

    1. Hi Daniel, I have her as Damerais Strickland, with no info on parents, and him, Edward, as son of William Matthews and Susan Anderson, and Susan as daughter of Edward Anderson b 1786 and Ester b 1790 d 22 Jan 1882. She could also be in records as Stickland. If I find anything else, I’ll let you know.

  613. Also Dorothy my dauhter in law is researching her background. She is the grand daughter of John Murrin Lark Harbour. He is a decendent of Moses Murrin and Grace Neil. she was wondering if she has any Mikmaq ancestry.

  614. Wondering about the Wheeler family on the west coast of NFLD. My Great Great Grandfather was William Wheeler who married Jane Matthews Brake. Iwas wondering who his siblings was and William and Janes family were. I know one of them was my Great Grandfather James Wheeler who lived here in the Bay Of Islands Mainly York Harbour. If you can help me I certainly would appreciate it.

    1. Hi Patsy, was it William or John Wheeler? Who did your James Wheeler marry? I haven’t got anything useful for you, but maybe with a few more connections, I can find something. I haven’t got anything on the Murrins either, sorry. Lots of people here are interested in these families, so maybe somebody can help out. Thanks.

  615. Hi Dorothy

    Looking for any information on Mattie Mitchell’s g g grandparents and their siblings? I am reading the book written about him by Gary Collins. I always heard that he was a remarkable man, yet never realized just how important he was, not only to the mi’kmaq nation but to the whole of Newfoundland. He must have been a fascinating person to know. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

    1. Hi Pauline, yes an amazing man by the sounds of it. A good source for info on his family is the website I’ve got up on this page. His family, both ancestors and descendents, is there as well as lots of background on him and what he did. I just came across the book you mention when searching for info on one of Mattie’s sons. It looks really interesting. Thanks for reminding me.

  616. Hi Dorthy
    Just wondering if you will ever have your data base for public research and viewing. You must have thousands of names in there. I’ve read the document you did for the FNI, called The Mikmaq Shore. Enjoyed it very much.
    Thanks Dorthy
    P.S keep fighting for the animals as they can’t speak for themselves

    1. Hi Brent, yes that Crocker family history is good. I just discovered it recently. Glad you found The Micmac Shore report but it’s got errors and guesswork in it like pretty much any other genealogy does. The appendices in it were the info in the database at the time. I’ve recently added to my database, thanks to a reader who sent me his. I’m “housecleaning” it now, editing, merging duplicates etc. So mine is pretty messy because I include everything I come across until I know for sure something is right or wrong. Thanks for your words about animals – yes, they need as many voices as they can get, and help. Nice to hear from you.

  617. Hi, wondering if you have any information on Catherine (Blanchard) Crocker, daughter of William Blanchard and Elizabeth Joe. Also do you have any information on Mary Brooks Park?

  618. Looking for info on Rebekah Marsh from Tizzard’s Harbour NL. She married Thomas Grimes from Herring Neck on Oct 29 1873. Their son Charles was born on June 18 1882.
    Charles was my Mother-in-law’s grandfather.
    Rebekah’s parents were William and Mary.
    Apparently Rebekah is believed to have been a native indian.
    How do I proof if this is true ??
    Thank you for any info you can provide.

    1. Hi Gail, I’ll see if I’ve got anything, meanwhile maybe other readers can help. Thanks for writing.

  619. Dear dorothy, My grandmother always told us that she was micmac but we cannot find anything on her. Her grandparents were george harris and jemima coombs. Coombs is suppose to be micmac. Can you help me in any way. They came from Battle harbour labrador, nfld canada.

    1. Hi Agnes, I found George and jemima but haven’t come up with anything else on her. I can’t search my database right now because I’m doing something with it that I don’t think I can disturb. If I find anything, I’ll let you know. I did find online other researchers on the Coombs family – [NGB link gone]. Thanks for writing.

      1. Hello Dorothy,
        I am also looking for information about the Coombs. The link you gave you your reply doesn’t work anymore. Could you redirect me towards the list. I’d really like to search for more info on the Coombs, as they are part of my lineage.
        Pierre

        1. Hi Pierre, thanks for letting me know about the link. The list seems to be gone from the NGB site, and a quick google didn’t show me any other sites particularly informative about the Coombs. Maybe readers can help?

  620. Hi Dorothy,

    I’m looking for more information on Mattie Mitchell. He is believed to be my Great-Great Grandather, father of my Great Grandfather William Mitchell. However I can’t find any information on William Mitchell. Do you have any information on William Mitchell? William was born in 1880 and that would have made him the first child of Mattie Mitchell but all I can find is information stating Matties first daughter, who was born in 1885.

    1. Hi Darla, not finding anything on William as s/o Mattie. Could he be a grandson or nephew? Who did William marry? That might help locate him so we can figure out where he fits. Thanks for writing.

  621. hi dorothy , Glynis ask about sarah matthews and michael organ wondering if they was indian, they had a son william organ born st johns island, a lot his descendents that applied for the status got it , so that opens the door for all of michaels and sarahs descendents dont you think? and i know its not because of who he married because they had to send in pictures of sarahs headstone, it showed michael as her husband. i know where sarahs birth certificate is and most of her children births cert are as will, i put these messages on your site the other day and i couldnt find them, did you take it of for some reason 😉

    1. Hi, replying here as well as Gen page. Click ‘older comments’ and you’ll find your original one. Also for everybody – a new category and window for Newfoundland Mi’kmaq. Just put it up tonight, so probably bugs to work out. With so many comments, it’s easy for stuff to get lost or just get confused trying to figure them all out. So I hope this will be a way to keep things together and I can use the page itself to put up stuff specifically related to this topic. I’ll be changing the link for this page and some others so that they point to the new category. So bear with me and just look around if something isn’t where you thought it was. Thanks.

  622. Hello Dorothy

    Would you have any information on Jane who married Robert Park, son of Robert Park and Mary Parks Brooks. Robert and Jane had 4 children, their son William was my gg grandfather and he was baptised by Rev. Wix in 1835. Also, do you have any info on Robert Joyce who married Emily Dufney, born at Port au Port, NL.
    Thanks again for any help, love the site, very, very informative.

    1. Hi Pauline, I haven’t got anything useful on the Parks. There were comments about Robert, son and father – among the vanished ones I think. Maybe someone will point us in the right direction. I have lots of stuff scribbed down but haven’t sorted it out yet. I’ll try to soon.

      On Robt Joyce and Emily Duffney – nothing on him but lots on her. I have 2 sons for them, Robert and John. I have Emily born 23 Nov 1849 Port au Port, d/o Jean Frederick Dauphinee of Lunenburg NS and Mary Anne Young of Little Bras d’Or. But you’re looking for the Joyce side? If I find anything, I’ll let you know. Thanks.

  623. Looking for information on ancestory ofc atherine jennex (or jenniex )wells married to alexander wells.she is my great,great,great grandmother and my neices from hawaii are trying to do a family tree.

    1. Hi Barbara, thanks for writing. I don’t have Catherine or Alexander. Looking online, I found an ancestry gen forum on Sebastien Benoit that mentions them. You’ve likely seen it, but if you missed it, a poster from Oct 2009 says that Clarissa Benoit was mother of Catherine Gennex/Jennex. Clarissa was, the poster believes and is trying to document, daughter of Sebastien Benoit & Theotiste Jesso. The post then continues with Catherine and Alexander Well’s son Alexander, marr Mary Jane Picco. (I have Mary Jane’s parents as William Henry Picot and Mary Ann Abbott.)

      That’s all I have. If I find anything else, I’ll let you know and I’m sure anyone reading this will post if they can help.

  624. to sgould

    for some reason I can’t get your e mail to work. Can you confirm address?

    Jim

  625. and i know its not because of who he married because they had to send in pictures of sarahs headstone, it showed michael as her husband. i know where sarahs birth certificate is and most of her children as will……sgould

  626. hi dorothy , Glynis ask about sarah matthews and michael organ wondering if they was indian, they had a son william organ born st johns island, a lot his descendents that applied for the status got it , so that opens the door for all of michaels and sarahs descendents dont you think? …t…c..

  627. Dorothy, thank-you for your reply.Albert Jones, in the family history, he did for me, says the MEADS OF Little River, had inter- maried with Micmac indians at an early date in the communities of Little River, GRANDYS Passage and White Bear Bay.this he says is noted in the Newfoundland census for the year 1857. As for the Andersons, he says there is a long pattern of inter- marriage between the Andersons, Meads, Hinks, Benoit and STEVENS. THE Andersons he states, have a definite and well-recognized quantum of Aboriginal descent.The Anderson that iam interrested in is John who married Joan around 1825.I have deen looking for Joans name befor marriage, for a long time.I know the had those three children, CHARLES 1827,Thomas 1830 and my gg grandfather Robert 1833.they were born in Fortune NL. I have so many questions i like to ask you, but i will end for now.thank-you ron.

  628. Hi Dorothy, thank-you.

    1. Haven’t got a lot, I’m afraid. I’ve got Meschac Meade b Jun 1863 Ramea, marr abt 1890 Burgeo to Mary Ann Anderson b Aug 1869 Burgeo. They had children John 1893, Augusta/Annetta 1900, George Robert 1898, Samuel 1901, Ernest 1913 and adopted daughter Jessy McDonald 1911.

      I have another “Meshack Mead” marr Ann, parents of Sarah Mead b 15 Aug 1841 Cape La Hune. No parents for either Meschac or wives. Meshac, Charles and Thomas are in McAlpine’s Directory 1898 at Little River as fishermen.

      On the Andersons, I have a lot entered. One of the earliest is William 1772-1856 Burgeo, marr 1st Susannah Dicks, then in 1842 to Susanna Poole. Any names you can give me to narrow it down?

      Do you know what Albert Jones is basing his statement about aboriginal ancestry on?

  629. Bishop Feild’s journal states very clearly that (George) Crocker ‘s wife was married to a sister of the Brakes. First names of George and Catherine are confirmed in Feild’s baptism records. That is pretty strong evidence. The fact that Catherine is not mentioned in Ralph Brake’s will , while interesting, cannot be held up as proof that she was not a daughter. There are lots of cases where children do not appear in a will. To refute Feild will require some definitive documentation to the contrary, such as for example, Catherine’s birth certificate or marriage certificate. Perhaps such exists but I have not seen either. Unless there is something substantial, then it is difficult to dispute Bishop Feild’s statement. Can anyone confirm the basis for the belief that Catherine was a Blanchard. Also does anyone know if any native status applications based on Catherine (Brake) Crocker have been rejected?

    1. Thank you Jim. You’ve put this very well. Especially your questions at the end: can anyone give us information on either of these points?

      1. I just put up a Crocker family tree site (above) from 2008. It seems good. Also read a Western Star letter by John Edgar that Scott or Jim mentioned (thanks!). It’s about William Blanchard’s wife, saying that she may have been Elizabeth Joe and is worth a read if you haven’t already seen it. Ties into what many are wondering about.

  630. Dorothy,have you ever done any reserch, on the Anderson familys or the Meads.The Anderson familys were manily in Upper Burgeo and Lower Burgeo, while the Meads were in Little River and White Bear Bay. Dr. A W Jones, of memorial in ST. jOHNS, says both familys are of Aboriginal ancestry.Iam reserching both familys, and unable to find info on who Meshach Mead, and his wife Catherine, surname befor marriage unknown,were.I think this may have been Meshachs second marriage.I know he had two brothers Charles and John.Any help would be appreciated.

    1. Hi Ron, thanks for writing. I recently came across Meschach Mead, so I’ll see if I can find it and what I’ve got on the Andersons.

  631. “Now we come Uncle John Matthews of the first man to settle here…………… The daughters of the old man were Ann, Frances, Maria, Elizabeth, Susan, Ellen and one other who married and went to Bonne Bay long before 1860 name of husband Organ died 1866.”
    I am researching my family tree and have traced back to Sarah Matthews, daughter of John Matthews of Burgeo, she is the one that married Michael Organ of Bonne Bay. I am trying to find if there is any evidence that this Matthews family was indeed indian. I have seen a lot of speculation on this, but is there anything confirming this or anything confirming Jane Matthews Brake was a daughter of the same John Matthews from Burgeo…
    Any help would be appreciated.

    1. Hi Glynis, thanks for writing. It seems clear that Jane Matthews Brake came from the Burgeo area, and there were other Mi’kmaq Matthews also there. But whether she’s related to the Uncle John that Small writes about? I haven’t found anything indicating that she is. I wonder about the “other Matthews” family that Small mentions being in Burgeo, mainly because he says nothing about them other than give their names. I think I read somewhere that Uncle John’s family maybe came from Jersey or one of the Channel Islands. Ok, what do others think?

    2. Hi Glynis
      Yours is an older post but I’m hoping you can help me. I recently started a family tree and have traced back to Michael Organ and Sarah Matthews. I would like to know if Sarah was Indian and if so would you mind sharing your information/proof. I sent an application for status but it was returned stating insufficient documents. Their son John b1833 isle aux mort married Anne Crocker b1840. John’s son David b1869 married Anne (Keziah) Barnes b1874 . David’s son John b1907 married Caroline Sutton b1911. John’s daughter Angela b1932 married Lawrence Organ b1932, my grandparents. My email address is myfamilytree2022@outlook.com if you or any reader/researcher can help. Thanks

  632. Hello,
    Firstly, thanks for taking the time to complete such an extensive website, it looks great. Now for my reason of posting on here, I noticed you have a lot of information on the Brake family. I am trying to find evidence of the fact that Catherine Matthews Brake was indeed the daughter of Jane Matthews Brake (Pure MicMac blood) & Ralph Brake. I have found Ralph’s last will and testament however there is no mention of a daugher named Catherine, but I have been told that they had suffered some sort of disagreement therefore he apparently “Disowned” her. If anyone can provide any information as this is the last and final link that my family needs to complete it’s connection to the MicMac.

    1. Hi Laura and thanks. You’ve asked the million$ question. I assume you’re talking about George Crocker’s wife Catherine? It’s questioned whether she was a Matthews Brake or a Blanchard. Bishop Feild said Crocker’s wife was a sister of the Brakes but, as you noticed, she’s not mentioned in Ralph B’s will whereas his other kids were. Check out the Ancestry genforum Brake/Park discussion mentioned in the previous comment. Again, sorry I can’t give the link but there’s something wrong in it. Any other family lines that you might follow up? Give us a few names and we’ll see if anyone can help.

  633. Brandi,

    For information on Benjamin Brake and his native connection see the following:
    [go to ancestry.com, then message boards, localities, North America, Canada, Newfoundland, West Coast, Brake/Park queries.

    Sorry but I had to take the actual link out. This is an excellent discussion board with lots of information on these families, but there’s something wrong with the link. It takes you to the page but it messes up my page if it’s in there in any form. Another way to get to it is google the names and look for the above words in the entry. Dorothy]

  634. from Jim F. Sept 27/11
    Thanks for getting back to me. Interesting site you have here.

    Here’s information on my grandfather:

    Charles YOUNG was born Dec. 7, 1919 at Grey River, Newfoundland to John and
    Elizabeth YOUNG. Charles was baptized in the Church of England by G. Robins on
    Dec. 12, 1919. Register of births, Burgeo-LaPoile Church of England, #410678, p. 318
    (microfiche).

    Grandmother’s Name:
    Catherine Warren born Mar 18, 1924 in Dog Cove, NL. Her parents were Israel Warren and Minnie Maria Lafosse. She may also have Mi’kmaq ancestry but I haven’t traced her ancestry yet. I think her Grandmother was Mary Ann Young and Grandfather was John Henry Warren.

    and follow-up Sept 30/11 –
    Thanks for taking the time to research my family history. I was aware of the first article you mentioned and the journal you referenced is a very impressive story and was the focus of a book, Drifting Doom, written by Newfoundland author Earl Pilgrim. My sister and mother highly recommend the book but I haven’t read it yet. I will now :-).
    http://www.tidespoint.com/books/drifting_doom.shtml

    Here is the information I received from Perry Young of Burgeo regarding Susannah…

    “You and I go back to Ephraim Young and Ann Styles. Ann Styles Parents were James Styles & Susannah McDonald. I didn’t continue my research on the Young’s to trace back my Mi’kmaq ancestry, due to the fact there being a fair amount of info. already put together on the Young’s. There’s a book already in circulation on the market, Titled, “The Young’s/Lejeune’s of Newfoundland & Cape Breton . The book can be bought on the e-net. Hope this could be of some help to your research. As my understanding goes’, the first Young in Little River (Grey River) was James Young. He came from Little River at Main Gut (between Stephenville crossing and Mattis Point). I think the two Little River’s here confuses the rightful birth place of James. If this is the case, then we may be able connect him to the book mentioned above. As for Susannah McDonald, her mother was Nancy Mcdonald/Macdonald from Conne River. She was married to Ned Pullette. While in Conne River to Pow wow a few years ago, I was talking to a Jeddore there and he confirmed this. I have no information on James Styles. I have no Idea of his origin. My dad told me, he went into the country and was never heard from again. His jacket was found near a deep crevice the following summer.”

  635. from Kathy, Dec. 19/11
    To Jim: I am also looking for more information on Susannah Mcdonald (Lushman) Styles. I would be interested in any information u have and knowledge about the Young/Lejeune book as well.

  636. from Nancy Swan, Bras d’Or Indian Village Band Association, Oct. 6/11
    Lark is no longer living in Cape Breton. Sadly she is suffering from loss of eyesight. Lark has been a great friend to us and has helped our band greatly with her support. I cannot her Lejeune Board to open either she may not even realize this..maybe one of us need to contact the Beaton Institute CBU. It is a very valuable resource used by many searching for their Genealogy.

    I at this time want to invite you to visit our website to read about the oldest artifact in Little Bras D’or. The artifact belonged to ggg Grandfather Francois Lejeune 1772-1838. We his descendants just learned of its existence last yr.

    It holds his personal important papers…which he stored ina fur bag!! Our cousin John Brennick a descendant as well…owns the artifact. It is now in the Nova Scotia Museum Hal. being preserved by a document expert.

    John has informed me he will have a copy of the papers on public display at his place. He owns and operates the Arm of Gold Campground in that is on the spot where Francois house was located. I did see the fur bag and papers were bulging out of it. It will be an exciting day to read the papers for the first time!!

    Other exciting news you can read about on our website is the beautiful Donated Chasuble gift presented to the Bras D’or Indian Village Band, by our cousin Rev. Dr. Bernard O’Connor aka Fr. Bernie who is a very good friend his support it a true gift to us.

    We have set the date for the Reconciliation Mass Celebration Event. Ittake place on John Brennick location…outside near the water. The historical event will take place Sept. 8 2012. This will be a day for all of us to acknowledge our history and to celebrate our ancestors lives. I welcome you to come join us if you can, we will have media coverage.

    This is a video of the location of the celebration can be seen http://www.armofgoldcamp.com

    We are so fortunate to have Mrs.Elizabeth Deveau and her husband Terry offer to come and perform for us at the mass…here is one of 2 songs she will sign called ‘Unity’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4ja2qvmino

    ds- I heard in Dec. from Nancy that Ms. Szick is doing well and hopes to be home in May 2012. She hopes to do a reprint of her LeJeune/Young book and correct errors that she is aware of in it. Problems with website access are also being looked at. I wish Ms. Szick all the best; as Nancy says “she is a hero.”

  637. from Gen, Nov. 14/11
    The James Pico I have would have been born before 1860 as his daughter (my g-g-grandmother) was born 1845. My James’ wife was Catherine Saunders/Sanders and they lived in the Placentia Bay/Burin area when my g-g-grandmother was born, probably around Little St. Joseph’s. My Hynes family are from the English Harbour East and Lamanche areas. Catherine Hynes b.1836 married John Murphy b. 1842 Fortune Bay and lived their married life at Red Island Placentia Bay. I rmember researching that a Hynes from Lamanche travelled and settled in the port aux port area in the late 1800s. I don’t know anything else about the Hynes. My Catherine Hynes died abt. 1894 at Red Island. I don’t know anything about Catherine Hynes’ parents or siblings but would love to find something on them. I don’t know anything about’ Catherine Saunders family either but would love to find something about them too . I don’t have much, but, if you would like I could email my pico info to you if you want it.

  638. from Glen Penney, Nov. 22/11
    Hey , so glad to find this site. I am tracing my grandmother Margaret Marche of Campbells Creek , Port au Port , nl. – we always called it The Creek . Maragret Marche could have been born in Nova Scotia area of Sidney. Margaret Marche was the daughter of Jimmy Marche and possibly Sarah Marche nee McDonald. The census of Campbells Creek early 1900’s believe 1927 confirms this as they had a homestead in Campbells Creek or The Creek. The Marche family are listed by Cornack circa 1820 as being one of the native families residing in the now Stephenville area – Indian Head – which includes Alexander , Benoit , Young , Gallant etc. – there were about 150 inhabitants when Cormack made his visit looking for Beothucks. Is it possible you can provide me with some direction…..tks…..Glen

  639. from Jim, Dec. 13/11
    I’m hoping you may be able to help me sort out some confusion on some early residents of the Bay of Islands. The Legge/ Darrigan/ and Companion families lived at Frenchman’s Cove when Bishop Feild visited and are obviously very closely connected. According to Bishop Field, Elizabeth, the 2nd wife of Jean Prosper Companion, was formerly married to (Thomas?) Dargan (Darrigan) and had a son Maurice. Also from Field, it appears that Maurice was the nephew of Michael James, implying that Elizabeth was a James. This Michael James is mentioned both by Rev. Wix in 1835 and Bishop Field in 1849 and is described as being from some small outport and has having very respectable parents.
    Caroline, the wife of George Legge was born about 1818. According to her grandson she was a Darrigan. If that is correct, then she is most likely a sister of Maurice and daughter of Elizabeth. According to her 1895 burial record, Caroline was born at New Harbour, Fortune Bay. It is said that all three of Prosper Companion’s wives were native. If that is the case, then the Legge and Darrigan families most likey have native heritage as well. However, if Elizabeth was a James and from New Harbour, the a native connection seems unlikely. Also this would mean that Thomas Darrigan, contrary to popular belief, lived at New Harbour before coming to Lark Harbour. While the logic seems pretty good, there is lots of room for error. For example perhaps Caroline was married to a Darrigan before George Legge?
    I would appreciate your comments and any clarification you can offer.

  640. from Pauline, Dec. 17/11

    Trying to sort out the BOI Park Family. My gggg grandmother was Mary Parks Brooks and my ggg grandfather is Robert Park2 who married Jane Unknown and had my gg grandfather William Park. William Park born 1828 married Elizabeth Legge daughter of George and Caroline (Darrigan) Legge. Wm. and Elizabeth had three children, George Willis Park, Mary Jane who married George Cox and my g grandmother Sarah who married James Joyce. As a young girl whenever we went to Lark Hr my father visited Stewarts in Frenchman’s Cove and Barnes, but I never knew if they were relatives. We have been told that Mary Parks Brooks was mi’kmaq, have you any information to confirm or deny this. Thanks for any help you can give me.

    1. Any results? Curious about sarah park who married james joyce.

  641. from Clifton Squires, Dec. 27/11
    Read the interesting info provided by Desmond Canning stating his relative Mary Ann Easton was known to be Mi’kmaq. My great grandmother was her sister, so I am very curious, of course, if this info can be verified through any official records, and if so, where. If someone could throw some light on this for me, I would be so thrilled, as it seems that all my efforts to locate older documents that I require are at a standstill.

    [2nd message] Dorothy, as in my previous enquiry, I have also come to a standstill because of lack of records which show my Mi’kmaq ancestry with the Stride family through Elizabeth Stride who married John Hutchin(g)s about 1857. I am convinced that all the Strides were of aboriginal ancestry at that time, but how can this be confirmed or verified?Help !

    1. I know a bit about the Cannings from Birchy Bay. I am 95% sure they have Mi’kmaq Roots. Weird how so many censuses listed everyone as not native. I am a descendant of the Canning/Osmond Clan

  642. Continuing with lost comments:

    from Jim, Jan 6/12
    Roxanne,

    Your Elizabeth Legge was a daughter of George Legge and Caroline Darrigan mentioned in my earlier post. There is a possibility of a native connection through the Darrigan line although I don’t know if anyone has any documentation to prove it.

    in reply to Roxanne, Jan. 5/12
    Hi Wondering if you can confirm a link for me . My Tree goes like this
    my mom Margaret Sheppard – Hynes
    Her Parents Harvey & Ella (Park) Sheppard
    Ella parents Joseph & Annie (DeVerge) Park
    Joseph Parents David & Eunice (Quick) Park
    David Parents William & Elizabeth (Legge) Park
    This is where my problems start I am Hoping
    William Parents Mary Parks Brookes & Unknown
    Cannot seem to find if Mary Parks Brookes had son William who married Elizabeth Legge. I am hoping that this is her son as she is listed as native and this will complete my request. Thank you for your time to look at this !

  643. Also, You have Teresa Brake m. Adam Crocker, Her Name is spelled Teresa Brake daughter of Benjamin Brake and Helen Piercey. Her date of birth is actually February 27th, 1892. I have found a copy of her birth certificate 🙂 And she was indeed born in Middle Arm.

  644. Do you know if Benjamin Brake, has a native connection. I have heard that he is a proven Qalipu Mik’maq but I cannot find anything proving this. Or if his parents were. Any help is appreciated 🙂 And Thanks for the information thus far 🙂

    1. Hi Brandie, good for you, finding Teresa Brake’s birth certificate! I’ve added your info to my database, thanks. About Benjamin Brake, one way or the other it seems he’s the grandson of Ralph B & Jane Matthews. Some researchers have him as s/o Thomas Matthews Brake and wife Mary (who may have been a Mitchell). Others say he was s/o John Matthews Brake and in a gen forum, I read he may have been the s/o Edward Matthews Brake. All 3 are brothers. I think in the gen forum, probably the Brake/Park one, it said he was Edward’s son but was raised by his uncle Thomas. If anyone can clarify this, please do.

  645. Ben (Benedict) Hackett was the Great Great Grandson of Thomas Hynes and Elizabeth Saunders (A Mi’kmaq Woman) of English Harbour East, Fortune Bay. Ben Hackett son of William J. Hackett and Mary A. Hickey. William J. Hackett son of Michael Hackett and Elizabeth Hynes. Elizabeth Hynes daughter of Joseph Hynes and Martha Murphy. Joseph Hynes son of Thomas Hynes and Elizabeth Saunders.

    1. Hi Devon,

      Are you able to send me the documents showing that Elizabeth Hynes, William Hacket, or Michael Hacket are Mi’kmaq?

      Thanks!

  646. Hi Dorothy!
    Thanks for your help!
    Re the Morgan/Matthews questions: John Edward Morgan born around 1841 (England) married a Fanny Matthews of Burgeo and one of their children John E Morgan born 1880 Bay of Islands married Selina or Elizabeth Stuckless of West Port White Bay…not sure that will be helpful.. I cannot find info about Elizabeth or Selina..or Fanny Matthews.

    Re Ellen or Helen Park… according to a cousin who has done some work on the family tree.. Ellen’s mother was Sarah Wheeler of Halfway Point..but I cannot seem to find her….any nudges in any direction would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks again
    Kelli

  647. do yo have anything on george littlejohn …expired aug.3, 1961, 92nd year

    1. Well, Cathy, I can’t believe it! I found your man. Go to familytreemaker-Higdon. I also found his 1st marriage record to Anne Arnold on NL Genweb, Bonavista Bay, Glovertown Methodist Marriages, married Sep 18 1891 at Gooseberry Island. There is also a George Littlejohn mentioned in a Nov 1955 Bell Island “Submarine Miner” newsletter (on Nf Grand Banks Chebucto site). Hope this helps.

      1. The Littlejohns are English, right?

        1. Hi – as far as I know, yes.

  648. Dorothy

    Can you tell me if there is a native connection in the family of George Crocker and Kathrine Blanchard of Trout River and if this line has been accepted as native? Kathrine was born about 1829 in the Bay of Islands.
    Bishop Feild referred to her as a sister of the Brakes but it seems she is commonly accepted a being a Blanchard.

    Jim

  649. On the first page of this website a statement “all Wheeler in Halfway Point are related? Do you have any information on the Wheeler’s from Halfway Point. As well I am looking for information on the Blanchards from Gillams, Newfoundland. If you need specifics, let me know.

    Thanks

    1. Hi Cathy, yes, what lines of the Wheelers and Blanchards are you looking at? If I can’t help, maybe somebody else here can.

  650. Also, they had another sister, her name was Cedella she married a Ben Hackett. She was also a child of Teresa Brake and Adam Crocker.

    1. Hi Brandie, I’ll have a look and get back to you. And I’ll continue reposting those lost comments I have retrieved. We figured out the problem – a bad link – but I haven’t had a chance to get back to sorting the comments yet.

    2. Hi Brandie, I had her entered as Cedelia without a last name. I have her husband as Benedict (b 16 Feb 1927 Wood’s Is), son of William Hackett and Mary Ann Hickey (marr 4 Feb 1915 Woods Is). William born 25 May 1893 English Hr East and Mary Ann b 1 Jan 1899 Fortune Bay. I have 8 siblings entered for Ben: Dorothy, Elizabeth Frances, Stephen Ignatius, James Gerard, Raymond Joseph, Patrick William, Veronica and Bridget. Thanks for telling me who Cedella/Cedelia is.

  651. Awesome Thanks 🙂 Do you have anything on Teresa Brake b. Apr 1894 Middle Arm. who married Adam Crocker…. I was looking for information on her father who is Benjamin Brake he married Hellen Piercy.

  652. Dorothy says:
    January 12, 2012 at 10:43 pm
    Brandie, here’s what I’ve got: Adam Crocker (s/o Lucas Crocker & Catherine Blanchard) b. 16 Sept 1875 Bonne Bay/Trout River, bapt Jan 1876 by Jos. Curling, d 6 Nov. 1942 Trout River – married 7 Apr 1910 Theresa Brake b. Apr 1894 Middle Arm.

    Their children: Benjamin (23 Mar 1911 Bonne Bay-22 Jan 1912 Bonne Bay); Ralph Vincent (1913-27 Jun 1927 Trout R.); Walter Basil (Nov 1914-); Mabel (Jul 1918-abt 1998 BOI); Miriam Frances (Sep 1920-) and Faith Hilda Bertha (1924-23 Jul 1925 Trout R.) [in reply to:-]

    Brandie, Jan. 11/12
    I have been doing some research both online and off with regards to my family background and linkages. I was wondering if you could tell me if you have any information regarding the Brake family as well. From the Bay of Islands I have Benjamin Brake married Hellen Piercy, they had a child named Teresa Brake who married Adam Crocker. They would have been born about 1880s (not sure tho). They were located in the Corner Brook and Trout River areas. Any information would be great. I have a few more questions too that maybe we can get to later. Thanks!!

  653. Dorothy says:
    January 12, 2012 at 11:12 pm
    Hi Darlene, could you send me some Francis first names and also of the Wells. I have people of both names, but none from that area. Do you know if your Francis people came from Gander Bay or from Codroy? For the Wells, I see some in Brig Bay in the 1921 census – a James born Kelligrews and Fred from Bell Burns. Thanks. [in reply to:-]

    Darlene Wells says:
    January 12, 2012 at 7:05 pm
    i am wondering if you would have any info regarding indian status in regard to the families of the francis’ of cow head, on the northern peninsula or the wells in brig bay area? any information would be appreciated.

  654. Catherine Cashin says:
    January 13, 2012 at 7:53 pm
    Hi Dorothy, Thank you for your information. And, thanks to Jim for his information. I got an affidavit from a relative of Amy Nicolle that wrote the book on the Payne Family reunion. Now, the fun begins putting all this together. Again, thanks. [in reply to:-]

    Jim, Jan. 8/12
    Catherine,

    There are a couple of websites that give the marriage of Hannah and Samuel as 1838 in Cow Head. Google Hannah Brake Samuel Payne. You could try the web site contact to see where that information came from.

    Dorothy
    Also I’m interested in the document on Jane Mathews Brake and William Wheeler. Can you tell me where to find it?

  655. Pauline says:
    January 13, 2012 at 9:56 pm
    Thanks Dorothy. Really appreciate your looking into this tattoo business for me. I have been wondering about this and it has not only puzzled but facinated me to the point that maybe a mainland band in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick might be able to shed some light on this. If I learn anything, I’ll let you know. Thanks again, just love the website. [in reply to:-]

    Dorothy says:
    January 12, 2012 at 10:57 pm
    Hi Pauline, sorry, I have nothing on the Baines and couldn’t find anything online. But maybe somebody else knows? I’ll keep an eye out. I don’t know what the tattoos meant. I assume same as you, ornamental and/or to show status. Couldn’t find much online about it and don’t think I have any books that discuss it. If I find out, I’ll let you know. [in reply to:-]

    Pauline, Jan. 10/12
    Hi Dorothy, Have you any information on the Baines family who came and settled on the northern peninsula (Shoal Cove West) from the Bra d’or Lake area of Nova Scotia.

    Also, wondering if you know of any reason why some native women had tattoos on their cheeks, was this done for ornamental or class distinction purposes, what are your thoughts.

    Love your website, very informative. Thanks for your help.

  656. Kelli says:
    January 13, 2012 at 10:59 pm
    Hi Dorothy and Jim
    Thanks, I have read the link forwarded by Jim.

    Here are dates/info I discovered Samuel Park was born in Middle Arm Aug 1862, died Nov. 27 1940. He married Mary Hussey of ? camp Islands labrador born July 1869 (according to 1921 census). I cannot seem to find the date they were married nor the date of Mary’s death.. If anyone can help that woudl be great.

    Samuel was born prior to marriage of Ellen/Helen and Robert (who were married in 1873 by layreader, 1877 by Minister ).

    An Ellen Park of Middle Arm was born to a William and Sarah Park (nee Wheeler, I think) (Sarah or Sara I think was from Halfway point ?). Ellen was noted as being baptised June 1852 and born May 1843 I think this is the Ellen Park who married Robert Park.. but if I am mistaken hopefully someone can help me out.

    Mary Hussey’s – (Samuel’s wife) parents names I think were James Hussey of Port De Grave and Patience Ainsworth of conception Bay who were married May 1854. That’s as far as I could get with that piece of the puzzle… thanks I will keep looking and hopefully someone might be able to fill in the blanks…
    Kelli [in response to:-]

    Jim says:
    January 12, 2012 at 7:41 pm
    Kelli,

    Have a look at the following: go to ancestry.com-collaborate-message boards-localities-North America-Canada-Newfoundland-West Coast-Park and Marshall, starting 1 July 2002 [sorry, the link throws off my page formatting so I can’t put it in -ds.]

    Jim

    Dorothy says:
    January 12, 2012 at 10:33 pm
    Kelli, a quick look shows me nothing useful for you. I have Ellen/Helen Park m Robt Park, but no parents ent’d for her. I do not have Samuel entered with their children. Who did Samuel marry? No better luck with Fanny Matthews. I have several of them entered but none with John Edward Morgan as a husband. If you have some more names of people attached to any of these people, post them here and maybe I or someone reading can link them with those you’re looking for.

  657. Sarah says:
    January 14, 2012 at 2:36 pm
    Does anyone have any info regarding indian status in the families of the billiards or spencers of Burgeo?

  658. I’m going to repost as many comments as I have. In addition to what we retrieved, I have some still in my email. So it will be hit and miss, but better than nothing, I hope. Ok, starting from the most recent:

    Jim says:
    January 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm
    Kelli
    As far as I know, all the Wheelers from Halfway Point are descendant from William Wheeler and Jane Mathews Brake. Their children included James, William, Eliza and Charlotte, all of whom were baptised in 1849 during Bishop Feild’s visit. It seems strange if your Sarah had been born before 1849 that she would not have been included. I am not aware that they had a child Sarah but it is possible. Can you tell me why you think she was a Wheeler and why you think she was from Halfway Point?

  659. Due to a formatting problem we have lost all of the comments on this page prior to Jan 13, 2012. We feel terrible about this, as the comments people were submitting were very interesting and allowed a free exchange of ideas and information. We apologize for this, and are taking steps to prevent this in the future.

    1. There you have it, folks. We lost about 100 comments. Tomorrow, I will repost those from the past 2 days that we rescued. Today I made a link for subscribing to a “comments” field. It seemed like a good idea since there were so many families being explored on this page. I noticed a problem in the page layout that needed correcting. So, in fixing one problem, another huge one was created.

      You can subscribe to a basic comments feed (look in the top left margin). I’d like to set ones up for specific pages so you only get comments on the page(s) you want. But I might leave that for a while, after today’s disaster. If you have posted comments on other pages, such as ‘genealogy’, ‘about me’ and ‘research and radio’, they are not affected. Only those on this page.

      I scribbled notes about your queries, so have something for reference about them. But my notes are not complete – I always had the ‘comments’ section to go back to for specific dates and names and links that people so kindly shared! So, please, resubmit your comments if possible so they are out there for others to read. Very, very sorry about this.

    2. Looking for info lottie Bell Baker Pictou Nova Scotia or any Baker family left Newfoundland for Pictou Nova Scotia

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