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BACON, WHEATON, PRYOR, WARDROP Additional information on the following is sought: I am a descendant of the Joseph Bacon family who homesteaded near Walkerton. Joseph is mentioned in the "History of Bruce County." He and several sons had land there. One of his daughters married a Pryor there also. My Wheaton family was in the county in the 1850s, my gg grandfather Melvin's oldest son, Joseph, was married in Moscow on 4 Mar 1857. Joseph's wife was Mary L. Wardrop, a family who came there soon after 1850 from Scotland. One of Joseph's sisters married one of Mary's brothers. Contact Dean Wheaton at [email protected].  

BARBER Seeking information on the Barbers of Arran Township, particularly descendants of Francis/Margaret Barber or Mary Barber and husband ? who emigrated to area ca 1842. May be related to Barbers of Derby Township. Contact: Paul Barber, 29 Manor Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2A 2T9 Email [email protected]

BARBER, GRIEVE: Seeking information on Arthur BARBER (b. 1859 Arran Twp) married Sarah GRIEVE (b. Downie Twp 1869) on January 26, 1887 Arran Twp. Last record I have they were living in Toronto when Sarah's mother, Mrs. Walter Grieve died in Sault Ste. Marie c. 1926. Could Arthur have been a brother of Jim Barber born Lot 36 & 37 Concession 11 Arran in 1857? Contact Jean Black, Box 591 Port Elgin, ON. NOH 2CO.

BELBECK Researching Henry Belbeck, d. 12 Aug 1891 and Jane Belbeck, d. 19 April 1877, Brant Township. Contact Sandra Lamontagne, Box 125, Rockglen, SK S0H 3R0. Ph 306-476-2587.

 BLACK, GREGSON, DONAGHY, ARMSTRONG, BAVINGTON, McKINNON, WELSH
Robert BLACK and Jane GREGSON (nee DONAGHY) b1858, E Garafraxa Twp, Wellington Co. dc1908, Toronto. (1st husband Samuel GREGSON 1848-1892. They lived in Proton Twp. Grey Co.). Robert, Jane & family lived in Invermay, Arran Twp, Bruce Co. 1901, then Toronto. Children: Mary J. (1877-1897), William 1879, m Effie ARMSTRONG; Thomas 1881; Margaret 1883 m Thomas Milton HENDERSON; Alice 1885 m George W. BAVINGTON; Charles (1888-1909); James 1890; m Jane McKINNON; Jennie Semina 1892 m George WELSH; Robert BLACK 1896. Wish to contact others researching this BLACK/GREGSON family. #452 Louise (Henderson) Croyden, 3321 Old Coach Rd. Burlington, ON L7N 3T8

Bone / Shaw / Shay Seeking information about the parents and siblings of Claribel Bone b. 1880 in Paisley, Elderslie Township. Parents David Bone and Elizabeth Shaw or Shay. Claribel m. Daniel Dunn Dodd in Nelson, B.C. and resided in Silverton, B.C. and Spokane, Washington. Contact Bart Schwartz, P.O. Box 375, Kihei, HI 96753-0375.

BONNET, BONNETT Marie Therese BONNET c. 1910 parents Mary and James BONNET of Greenock Township in 1929 at least. Any info on where this family originated would be most welcome. #205 Diane Simmons, Box 1882, Port Elgin, ON, NOH 2CO

 BROWN BROWN, Arthur Bertram b late 1880's, possibly Underwood, parents were John James BROWN and Louise Jane PENNA, he was possibly employed by government fisheries in Port Elgin in 1930's. Send info to: # 487 Beula Caswell, 1276 Irwin Dr., Swift Current, Sask. S9H 1Z7

Brown / Eamer / McKay Seeking information on George Archibald Brown, b. c 1860 Carleton Co., Ontario, s/o Thomas Brown and Jane Ann Eamer. Thomas Brown moved to Kinloss Twp, Bruce Co., before 1881. George m. Mary Ann McKay, on January 16, 1884, Oil City, Lambton Co. Their daughter, Mary Ann Brown, was b. November 21, 1894, Kinloss Twp. There may have been other siblings. The family probably remained in Kinloss area. Contact Jean Lawson, Barrie, Ontario. Email:  [email protected]  e-mail address updated March, 2005

Brown / Penna Do you have any records of employees of Government Fisheries in Port Elgin and/or Southampton during the 20's and 30's. I am searching for information on Arthur M. Brown, born 12 Aug. 1888, (born Underwood?) registered at Kincardine, the son of John James Brown and Louisa Penna. He is said to have lived in Southampton and worked for Government Fisheries at Southampton (or Port Elgin?) in the 1920's or 30's. Beulah Caswell, 1276 Irwin Drive, Swift Current SK S9H 1Z7 Email [email protected].

BURGESS BURGESS, William and brothers Andrew and John. Lived Brant Twp, Bruce Co. 1861. Looking for where buried. send info to Jean Kirstyre, 208 Campbell St., Walkerton, Ont. N0G 2V0 address: Jean Kirstyre, 208 Campbell St., Walkerton, Ont. N0G 2V0 

CAMPBELL CAMPBELL. Researching Alexander Campbell, Eastnor and Kincardine Townships. Contact Jodi Campbell Zoche, Box 548, Beiseker, AB T0M 0G0.

CHAMBERS, WHITEHEAD CHAMBERS, looking for information and descendants of John CHAMBERS and Elizabeth WHITEHEAD who married 1884 in Brant Twp.
address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

COLLINS Looking for descendants of Mounty Mick, who married Cecilia Doupe in 1861, Huron Township. Mounty's parents: Adam and Phoebe Mick, formerly of Nantinan parish, County Limerick, Ireland. Cecilia's parents: Adam Doupe/Rachel Shier, formerly of Rathkeale, County Limerick. Contact: Carol Collins, 863 Kyle Drive, Kamloops BC, V2B 6H1. E-mail: [email protected].

Connor / Caeser Seeking information on Thomas Connor who married C..... Their son, Alexander, married Mary A. Caeser, July 15, 1896. Children: Ira, Herman, Clifford, Ivan, Donald, George, Pearl, Margaret, May, and Christena. Contact Marg Johnston, 26 Bow Meadows Drive, Cochrane, AB T0L 0W3 or Email [email protected].

CURRIE  Proof of origin in Scotland of Lachlan CURRIE who was born 23 Dec 1852 in Scotland parents were Laclan/Flora.  They may have died in Scotland.  He was raised by an uncle of unremembered name in Canada.  He married Margaret NIEL in Kincardine twp. Bruce county 1878.  Contact:  [email protected]

Davie / Scott James Davie was of Scottish descent, born in 1837 and settled in Bruce County in 1854. James and wife Eliza were farmers in north Greenock just south of Paisley where they owned 100 acres of land. They had 3 sons: James Jr., Jonathan, and Gavin who married Armanella (Amy/Amanda) Scott. The three sons owned 200 acres of land south of Paisley in 1880. There were also two daughters, Phoebe and Isabella. Most of the family is buried in the Paisley, Elderslie Twp. I would like to correspond with anyone who has interests in this family. Contact: Joanne H. Harrison, 639 B - West 20th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1X9. 

Douglass / Gordon / Robertson Seeking information on family and medical practice of Dr. John G. Douglas(s) of Pinkerton (Greenock), pre-1871 to ca 1900. Married Eliza Louise Gordon ca 1867. Children (all b. Bruce Co.?): Frances Jean, Wm. Gordon, Beatrice E.A., Mable M., Alberta, Frank L., Wilfred R., Zella. Beatrice E. A. Douglas(s) m. William Deas Robertson in Pinkerton, 1901. Contact: Jennifer Trerise, 4805 S. Snoqualmie, Seattle, WA 98118 USA; email [email protected]

Elder / MacDonald Seeking siblings, parents, and grandparents of Wm Elder who m. Ann MacDonald, Feb 28, 1817, Halkirk, Caithness, Scotland. Other family members lived at Thurso and Reay, Scotland. Contact: Mrs. Helen Cumming (Descendant), R. R. 2, Dobbinton, Ontario N0H 1L0. Phone 1-519-353-5556. Fax 1-519-353-5846. Email [email protected]. Email updated Mar 2015.

Evans / Scott Seeking information on my paternal grandfather, John Evens, s/o William Evens and Mary Scott Evens, was born in Moscow in Bruce County. I believe it was in Culross Township and near the Teeswater River. Contact: J. Michael Evens Email [email protected]

FAIR, WHITEHEAD FAIR, looking for information and descendants of Martha WHITEHEAD and James FAIR who married in 1875 in Brant Twp. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

Fornwald / Meyers / Heimler Seeking information on Andrew Fornwald, b. 1807, Germany, d. 10/31/1885, Culross Twp.; m. Theresa Meyers, b. Germany, (and later Catherine Heimler b, c 1834, d. 1889.) Andrew and Theresa's children were George b. 9/12/1845 Waterloo Co., d. Michigan, m. 10/4/1870 Chepstone (Chepstow?), to Mary Spitzig b. 9/13/1847, Waterloo Co, Stratford, d. 1/30/1933, Michigan; other siblings include Maryann, Phillip, Henry, John, Andrew, Susan, Theresa, Fetand, Wental, Catherine. Andrew and Catherine settled in Culross Twp, c1854. Patent for Lot 2, Concession 12, granted 13 Aug. 1863. Contact Pat Jahn Email: [email protected]

GARROW, GARREAU Seeking information on Frank Garrow 1815-1895 and his wife, Hester Garrow 1819-1901. Both died in Port Elgin. Contact Anne Goeden, 1221 Ballantry Rd. Oakville L6H 5M7. (905) 338-2179. or [email protected].

GIBBARDS Seeking information on Gibbards buried in the new Southampton Cemetery: Carrie Elizabeth, David, Esther, and Sarah Sylvia. Contact Robert Neil. Email: [email protected]

GODFREY Seeking descendants of Patrick Godfrey and burial place of my great-great grandparents who immigrated from Ireland to Walkerton, Bruce, Ontario. They are probably buried in a Catholic cemetery. They had 15 children born from 1830 through 1850. Patrick was born in Cork County, Ireland in 1829 and is believed to have died in Walkerton, Bruce, ON in 1904. Contact [email protected].

HALDENBY / CORNET / DUDLEY Seeking information on Richard Haldenby and Margaret Anne Cornet the parents of Margaret Elizabeth Maude Haldenby: born Nov. 1884 died 1971 in Lucknow, Ontario married Captain Sydney Dudley: b. 1882: d. 07/17/1917 in WWI. On May 16, 1910, Maude traveled to Toronto and gave birth to George at 293 Queen Street, Toronto, Ontario. George is currently alive and ill, and family would like to get info on his biological mother. Biological father was William Dillon. Any info on this woman, or her family would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Donna & Kevin McCarthy, 25 Princeton Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 5T4 (705) 942-6435 Email: [email protected].

HAMILTON, WHITEHEAD HAMILTON, looking for information and descendants of John HAMILTON and Cecelia WHITEHEAD who married 1889 in Walkerton. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

HAMMOND Seeking information on large family of John Hammond, b. ca 1801, possibly Ireland, died 1865, married to Hannah (?), came to Elderslie Twp., 1857 from Brock Twp., had a family of 17. Sons: Eleazor and David of Elderslie Twp.,; Matthew of Sullivan Twp.; John of Amabel Twp.; Daughters: Eliza Jane m. John Garner of Paisley; Sarah m. Alex Elves of Elderslie. Some other sons and daughters known to have gone to London, Detroit, and elsewhere. Contact Marian E. Hammond, 72 Laurie Crescent, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6C3.

HELWIG, HELLWIG, WITTER  Seeking information on Conrad Helwig, Hellwig 1811-1891, m. Johanna Witter 1810-1892 d, o Dorothea and Wilhelm Witter. Early settlers in the Bruce, Grey area, Neustadt Baptist Church ca 1840s. What was their background in Germany? What ports did they leave and arrive? Contact Donald Helwig, 1233 Royal Oak Drive, Duneden, FL, USA 34698.

 HENDERSON, KERR William HENDERSON, b Ireland c1817, m in 1849, Argenteuil Co QC to Sarah KERR, b Quebec c1831. First lived in Packenham area near Ottawa? Moved to Tara, Arran Twp, Bruce Co, Ont., c1855. On Arran Twp census, 1861 & 1871. Moved? Who were William's parents? Children: Jane b1851, Margaret b1854, Hannah b1855, John bc1857, Catherine b1860, Martha b1863, William bc1867, Joseph bc1869, Robert b1870. Wish to contact others researching this family. #452 Louise (Henderson) Croyden, 3321 Old Coach Rd. Burlington, ON L7N 3T8

HENNESSEY, ROURKE, O'ROURKE HENNESSEY, William and Margaret ROURKE. Wm. b July 6, 1852, death cert. says born "Chipso", could be Chepstow. Margaret b 1857. Both born Canada. They migrated to Gagetown, MI c1879. He was a blacksmith. Margaret's father was Martin O'ROURKE. Send info to: Jeanne Luchtel, 17350 NE 17th Place, Bellevue, WA 98008-3145 USA

HUMESTONE, STANSAL HUMESTONE, Looking for information and descendants of Carlie HUMESTON and Rebecca Jane STANSAL who married 1911 in Elderslie Twp. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

JOHNSON, TAYLOR JOHNSON, TAYLOR. Seek information on Ellen (Nelly) Johnson, dau of Thomas Johnson and Lisa McMullen. They also had another daughter, Olive, b. 1880s Chesley, ON (?) m. Donald Allan Taylor. b. 24 May 1834. She came to Canada from Scotland 1855, m. 1860. Contact Leona D. Taylor, 1145 Oscar St., Victoria, B.C. V8V 2X3 or [email protected].

 JONES The Rev. Albert Edgar JONES (Methodist & United Church of Can.), b. circa 1868, Bruce Twp., Bruce Co., married Carrie ?. Ordained at St. Marys in June 1900 and served these Ontario churches at Bervie, Strathroy, Clinton, Chatham, Trenton, Lindsay, retired to London. One daughter Madeline. Died December, 1948. Any information on this family. #008 Renee Willson, 425 Crawford St., Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2 

 JONES, ITTER, BRIGGS, BEECOFT Allice M. JONES b. c1845 in Albion Twp, ON, married John ITTER b. c1836, in Dec. 23, 1863, Port Elgin. Children: Ida May b.1869 (m. G.A. BRIGGS), John b. 1873(m. E. BEECOFT), William b. 1875, Annie b. 1878, Etta b. 1881, Anabel b. 1884. Allice and John moved to Toronto. Any info on this family. #008 Renee Willson, 425 Crawford St., Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2 

Jones / Lungar / Shewfelt Seeking information on Richard Jones and Ann Lungar, their son David m. Elizabeth Shewfelt in Elderslie Twp. in 1864, and son, Samuel m. Mary Shewfelt in 1863. Contact: Evelyn Vance, P.O. Box 4, Fruitland, Idaho, USA 83619.

 JONES, PALMER Sarah Ann JONES b. c1841 in King Twp. married George PALMER b. c1836 in Ireland, m.1859 in Simcoe Co. Children: Allice M. b. c1861, Eliza Jane b. c1865, William G. b. c1868, Joseph b. c1870. This family lived at Tecumseth Twp., Simcoe Co., at Invermay, Bruce Co. then Elderslie twp. in 1871. May have moved west. Any info on this family. #008 Renee Willson, 425 Crawford St., Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C2 

Kennedy / Charlton / Syke Seeking information on Margaret Charlton, 1836-, m. May 28, 1863 to John Kennedy, and their children. Margaret's parents were John Charlton and Fanny Syke. Contact Lynn Reid. Email: [email protected].

Kidd Seeking contact with anyone who has information on family name "Kidd" in Bruce County. Contact Loreen Kidd. Email: [email protected]

LAMOND, LAMONT  Seeking information on Coll Lamond d. 1861 Port Elgin, wife Mary d. 1877. Seeking parents of Godfrey Lamont 1829-1912. Contact Anne Goeden, 1221 Ballantry Rd., Oakville, ON L6H 5M7 or #524 [email protected]

 LAMONT (Lamond) Looking for g.g.grandparents. Parents of Godfrey Lamont 1866-1930 Port Elgin. Son of Coll Lamond, 1786-1861 Port Elgin. Possible brother Gilbert Lamont 1829-1912 Port Elgin. Contact #524 Anne Goeden, 1221 Ballantry Road, Oakville, L6H 5M7. (905 338-2179)  or #524 [email protected]

Lean / McDonald Seeking information on Mary McDonald Lean, b. 3/9/1869 near Greenock. Father James Lean b. Kilmarnock, Scotland. Mother Ann McDonald borne Isle of Skye, d. Greenock in 1874. Mary five years old when mother died, then she lived with grandparents McDonald in Greenoch. Any relatives? Contact George M. Robertson, Jr., 4123 159th Ave. NE, Redmond, WA, 98052, USA. 

Macdonald Researching Lewis Islanders to Huron Twp. (1) family of Donald "Dorrie" MacDonald, b. 1813, Shader, Isle of Lewis; and wife Marion (Sarah) MacDonald, b. 1819, Yarrie, Shader, Isle of Lewis, came to Huron Twp, C10, L15. Their family Norman m. Margaret, Margaret, John "Dorrie" m. Margaret Rory MacDonald, Sara married unknown Hancock, Christina m. unknown Watt; (2) family of Annie MacDonald, b. 1823, Yarrie, Shader, and Allan McLay, b. 1823, Shader, Isle of Lewis; (3) family of Catherine MacDonald, b. 1815, Yarrie, Shader, and John MacLean, b. 1812, Shader, Isle of Lewis. Contact Peter Ashley G. G. Macdonald, 88 Hillside Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L6S 1A6 Telephone 905-453-6647 

Mackey / Mackay / McKay / Mackie Seeking information on descendants of James Mackey, b. c 1825, Ireland. Supposedly came to Teeswater with father and brothers. Contact Sue Kulp, 12 Briar Hill Rd., Orchard Park, NY 14127 

McArthur I am a descendant of the Lewis Settlers of Huron Township who arrived in 1851/52. My ancestors being John and his son Neil McArthur who are listed in the "History of Bruce County" footnote 1 on page 419 second line from the bottom of the page. I would like to hear from anyone else who might be doing research on or have an interest in this family. Will be in Bruce County in June. Contact: Jack McArthur, 9129 Westwood Shores, Fort Worth, Texas 76179-3252, Ph#817-236-1334 and E-mail [email protected]

McCallum Seeking information on James McCallum, 1837-1907, buried Stark Vale Cemetery, Bruce Township, and wife, Euphemia. Contact Tom Casey,  Phone: (952) 472-1099. Email: [email protected]. E-mail address and phone # updated December, 2007
 

McDonald Seeking information on John and Catherine McDonald, from Inverness, Scotland, to Teeswater, 1854 (through Nova Scotia). Ten children: Alex m. Mary Anne Crowe, 1871; Mary Leah; Mary, Angus; Agnes; Angus Jr.; James; John; Archie; Catherine. Alex and Mary Anne Crowe's children were: Mary Leah m. a McKinnon, Mary (Anne) m. a Walker, Christena m. a Bondy, John (moved to Detroit), Agnes Jane m. an O'Rourke, Anthony, Christopher d. 1930, Francis, and Alex. All were Catholic and from Culross Twp; most of family buried at Sacred Heart Church. Contact Paul R. MacDonald, 2917 Vine St., Hays, Kansas 67601 USA. Phone 1-785-628-6016; Fax 1-785-625-3705; Email: www.paulmac.com

McDonald / Hunter / Moss / Newton Seeking information on John McDonald who settled in Elderslie Twp. shortly after 1851. John McDonald married Amanda Hunter and had the following children: Agnes, John, James, William and Minnie. William married Evelyn Moss in 1892 and he was MPP for Bruce Centre, later Bruce N. from 1911 to 1919. Their children: William, Evelyn, Jack and Marjorie. My great grandfather and John McDonald were both sons of James McDonald and Le(o)nora Newton and I would be particularly interested in information on the Newton line if that is available. Contact: Lucy McDonald Shore, 244 Maplewood Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 1A5 Phone 204-475-2070 E-mail: [email protected]

McDONALD, McGREGOR, ROBERTSON McDONALD, looking for information and descendants of Archibald and Catherine McGREGOR and Donald McDONALD and Janet ROBERTSON of Elderslie. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

McFarlane / McDonald / Buckton Seeking siblings of couple Thomas McFarlane (s/o Joseph McFarlane and Jane White) who married Charlotte Luvina McDonald (d/o Donald McDonald and Samantha McComber). This marriage produced five children, one being Della McFarlane who m. Garfield Buckton, lived in Owen Sound. Am searching for any family of Bucktons. Contact: D. Coates at  [email protected].

MCKAY, CLYDESDALE Seeking birthdates and places for children of Donald McKay (1834-1910) and Mary Jane Clydesdale, both buried at South Culross Cemetery. Children: Margaret b. ca 1860; Alexander b. ca 1863; Robert b. ca 1864; William b. ca 1867; David b. ca 1869. Contact Jean Harnick, 1050 Margaret St, London, ON or [email protected]. Address updated April, 2006

MCKAY, ST. JOHN. Researching Malcolm McKay's parents. Who were they? Malcolm was born 3 Jan 1860, Lucknow or Ripley. Wife was Mary St. John. Contact Beryl and Douglas Graham, 21 Foreht Cres., Aurora, ON L4G 3E7.

McLaughlin / Kelly Seeking information about the descendants of Henry McLaughlin, b. 1866 near Paisley, Ontario, died 1939, Pipestone, Manitoba. He married Martha Kelly, d. 1915. Sons Lorne (went to Peneticton, B.C.); Fraser (Coquitlam, B.C.; Archibald (Nanaimo, B.C.). Contact Mary MacKay, R.R. 2, Dobbinton, ON N0H 1L0. Fax 1-519-353-4429. 

MCLAUGHLIN, MORDEN, PARLIAMENT: Seeking descendants of Alex MCLAUGHLIN and Martha Lucretia MORDEN married 3 Feb 1862 in Carrick. Martha d/o Wm. Henry MORDEN and Nancy PARLIAMENT. Any info on Alex's parents also appreciated. Contact: Robert Morden, Port Albert, RR#3 Goderich, ON N7A 3X9

MCLEOD. Seeking information on Donald McLeod b. 1795; Isabella b. 1794; Malcolm b. ca 1830, Uig, Isle of Lewis; Norman b. ca 1834. Contact Mark Ward, 4-38 Springbank Ave., Woodstock, ON, N4T 1L2.

MCLURE, MORDEN, PARLIAMENT: Seeking descendants of William MCLURE, son of Thomas, b. Pickering, and Nancy Victoria MORDEN b. c1848 Prince Edward Co., m. 25 Feb 1863 in Carrick. Nancy d/o Wm. Henry Morden and Nancy Jane PARLIAMENT. Contact: Robert Morden, Port Albert, RR#3 Goderich, ON N7A 3X9

MICHELL, WHITING ooking for descendants of Benjamin MICHELL and Mary Ann WHITING and their children who lived in Brant Township in 1800's. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

MORROW Seeking information on George Morrow, born in Ireland in 1839. Oral history says he settled near Tara, ON., then moved to Manitoulin Island and farmed in Assiginack Township (Manitowaning). May be one of five (5) brothers. Would appreciated hearing from others researching Morrow around Tara area. Contact: G.F. (Frank) Morrow, 745 Compton Court, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1C3 Ph. (250) 752-9055. Email: [email protected]

MUIR, WHITEHEAD MUIR, looking for information and descendants of Robert G. MUIR and Elizabeth Lanora WHITEHEAD who married 1893 in Walkerton. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

NEIL  Seek data on William NEIL born 1814, Ireland, died 1869 Bruce County, Ontario, wife Margaret Johnson born 1821, Ireland, died 1892-3, Kincardine twp.  Issue Eliza, John, William, Samuel, George, Thomas, Margaret, Richard, Hugh.   Connected to Montreal/ Middlesex before Bruce Co.  Connected to Currie/Stewart.  Contact:  [email protected]

NELSON, MITCHELL Researching James Nelson d. 1892 and his wife, Ann Mitchell, d. 1894. Contact Flora Burkholder, 4832 Pineview Drive, Vermilion, OH 44089-1643 USA.

Nesbitt Seeking information of the Nesbitt family that lived in Kincardine Township. Most of them are buried in Kincardine (Town) Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated. Contact Ron Nesbitt Email [email protected]

Pentland / Symington Seeking information on Thomas Pentland (1 Sep 1829-15 Aug 1915) who m. Deborah Symington (17 Mar 1840 - 2 Dec 1900) and their children: Isaac b 1858; George b. 1859; Margaret b 1861; George Henry b 1862; Thomas b 1864; Lizzie b 1866; William b 1868; Alexander b 1870; Moses b 1874. Settled in Lucknow ca 1880, sailed across Lake Huron to settle in Upper Michigan. Contact: Roxanna Pentland Transit, 15318 Cambridge Dr., Frase, MI USA 48026. 

REID, MCGIBB REID, Christian = Malcolm MCGIBB of Scotland on 31 Jan 1861 in Bruce County, probably Elderslie. "Christy" born 1830 and had daughter Elizabeth REID born 1857 on Isle of Colonsay. I have full ancestry - am looking for descendants. Contact [email protected] address: Tom Parkin, 3522 Oakridge Dr., Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 3E7

REID, MCGIBB REID, William = Flora MCNEIL of Prince Edward Island on 16 May 1861 in Bruce County, probably Elderslie. William born 1836 on Isle of Colonsay. They had children Roger (abt 1862), John (abt 1864), Maggie (abt 1866) and Flora (abt 1869). Flora = Charles W. BROWN on 12 Nov 1890 in Owen Sound. I have full ancestry - am looking for descendants. Contact [email protected] address: Tom Parkin, 3522 Oakridge Dr., Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 3E7

SMILEY, CLIFFORD Seeking information on Mary Ann Hanes (poss. CLIFFORD) wife of William H. Smiley married Oxford Co., ON, 1866, and 4 children born there. Family migrated to Lapeer County, Michigan. Children: Sarah Minnie b. August 4, 1866; Hattie b. 1867; Agnus b. 1871 (also known as Della); George Pierce b. 1882 in Bruce County. Also possibly born in Bruce County: James or Robert; Mary Elizabeth; Maude; Charles; Clara. Contact Lula Dell Knoodle, P.O. Box 39450, Phoenix, AZ, USA 85069.

Smith / Giddes Seeking information on William Smith who came from Ireland and homesteaded near Teeswater, Bruce County. Wife's name ?Giddes. Ten children. Descendants Robert and William K. Smith, twins b. Teeswater ca 1871, featured 1960s in Toronto Globe as oldest living twins in Canada. Contact: P. Smith Email [email protected]

Smyth(e) / Fogarty Seeking James Smyth(e), b. Ireland(?), and wife, Elizabeth Fogarty; their son Albert Israel Smyth(e) b. 6 Jul 1863. All born in Hamilton according to death certificates. May have been other siblings. Family lore says perhaps they had Teeswater connections, between 1863 and 1892. Contact Paul D'Archangel. Email: [email protected] E-mail address updated July, 2009

SPURRELL, LUXON. In the 1871 census, William and Elisabeth Luxon Spurrell lived in Arran Township with 12 children. I am descended from Samuel Spurrell who emigrated to Minnesota. I have extensive information to share on two Spurrells who emigrated to the US. I would appreciated hearing from any Spurrell members of BCGS. Contact Deborah Loe Link at [email protected]

STANSAL, CAMPBELL STANSAL, looking for information and descendants of Joseph STANSAL and Jane CAMPBELL and their children of Eden Grove in 1870's. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

Stokes / McKay Looking for descendants of Thomas Stokes Jr. (b. January 16, 1889) and Jennie Pearl McKay (b. October 6, 1890). This family lived in Western Ontario, Lambton Co., Middlesex Co., or Bruce Co. Thomas Stokes Sr. went to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Contact Jean Lawson, Barrie, Ontario. Email: [email protected]

STRACHAN, WOODLAND Researching Arthur Gordon Leslie Strachan or could be known as Arthur G. L. Woodland. Came to Canada 1911, Ripley area. Contact Josephine R. Day, 23 Penrose Court, Grovehill, Hemel Hempstead Herts, HP26NP, England.

Telfer I am looking for information on John Telfer, surveyor and land agent, who surveyed northern Grey County (Owen Sound area), then moved to Sarnia around 1850. Contact Jarema Mykitschak Email: [email protected]

Thompson I have information about my Thompson ancestors who came to Canada from England in 1840-50. They settled in Holland and Bentinck Twps, Grey County; and Carrick, Arran, and Amabel Twps, Bruce County. Willing to share. Contact David Thompson. Email:  [email protected]

Watt / Parks Seeking information on John Watt who married Francis Parks, 1851-1912. They had five sons - Hugh m. Sarah Snaith, Noah m. Sarah Blakeway, John, Samuel, and James (twins?). May have lived on the 2nd Con. of Elderslie. Contact Marg Johnston, 26 Bow Meadows Drive, Cochrane, AB T0L 0W3 or Email: [email protected]

WESTELL. My grandfather, Oran Westell, was the lightkeeper at the lighthouse on Harbour Street, Kincardine, from about 1925 until 1955, when he died. When my grandmother was left widowed, she had to leave the place in a hurry to make way for the new lightkeeper and because the place belonged to the government. Some things were lost there when she left. Specifically I am searching for boxes of tintypes which my grandfather was reported to have. Any information would be appreciated. Contact Ian Westell at istr21820fox.natn.ca

WHITEHEAD, OSTIC WHITEHEAD, looking for information and descendants of Thomas & Elizabeth OSTIC who married in Walkerton on Nov. 4, 1863. Address: Muriel Trendell, 554 Thorndale Drive, Waterloo, ON N2T 2B1

Witting / Menck (Mink) Seeking information on Port Elgin headstones/records: Evangeline Menck b. 1870, d. Feb. 25, 1871, record No. 1675; Edw. Witting b. 1879, d. 1884; Sophia Chrirnn Von Barl, d. 27 Juin 1864, Edw. & Sophia grave record 1764; 1861 Saugeen Census: John Witting, b. Germany, 25 yrs, counted with Thos. Cunningham; John Minks, b. Germany, 34; Mary Minks (nee Witting) wife b. Germany, 30; John Minkes, B UC, 6; Mary Minks, b, UC, 4; 1871 Saugeen Census: John Witting b. Germany, 35; Charles Witting, b. Germany, 35; All John & Mary Minks children: Jacob, Sopia, Elizabeth, Samuel, John, Mary (b. Port Elgin), Evangeline (b. Port Elgin) b. Canada. Contact Archie H. Stevens, Sr., 2196 Au Sable Pt. Rd., E. Tawas, MI 48730.