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2003 Queries

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

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2003 Queries

CAWTHORNE, William and Jane. Seeking info about family. They came from England about 1861-62. Eldest son's name is Nicholas. He is 1st of 10 children and was about 18 years old at the time of arrival in Invermay, Bruce County. Nicholas died in Port Huron, Michigan in 1922. He was known as Professor Cawthorne, a music teacher and organist at the Congregational Church in Port Huron for more than 50 years. Does anyone know when the family really arrived, when they left Canada, what Nicholas' brothers' and sisters' names were? Nicholas was my GGrandfather. Please email Diane Cawthorne Baker at [email protected]. December 16, 2003

CAMERON I am looking for the burial site and/or descendants of George Bisset Cameron, born in Findhorn, Moray, Scotland, 10 May 1902. His parents were John & Maggie. He divorced in Scotland, then emigrated to Canada to be with his brothers,possibly in Ontario, remarried and raised a family. Please reply to: Diana Boyer, 4 Little St.,Mosman, Sydney, N.S. W. Australia,2088 October 14, 2003

BURGESS, William - arrived in Canada in 1856 from Lancashire, England. He was a teacher who bought land in Arran. He was born in the Glenkens area of Kirkcudbright, Scotland in 1815, the eldest son of James Burgess and Jean Carson. His parents subsequently moved to Maesafallen, a farm near Bala, North Wales. I believe some of his descendants are still living in the Port Elgin area. I would be interested to hear from them. I am descended from his eldest sister Jean who married Robert Wilson. I have now moved back to Scotland from Wales. e-mail: [email protected] September 16, 2003

COOK Seeking George Keil COOK born in Walkerton On around 1857. Parents unknown. It was said he was a "whitewater man" on the Saugeen River and next may appear in Winnipeg around 1880's. He married Matilda Frroks in 1889 and they farmed at Oak Lake MB. until he died of typhoid fever in 1899. Please contact Lorraine Cook at [email protected] September 20, 2003. E-mail address updated Dec 2007.

McCAW Daniel and Isabella (McCurdy) who came from Ireland to North America 1849, arrived Elderslie Twshp approx 1851. Farmed near Paisley. Seeking all information on their descendants. [email protected].  August 25, 2003

HUND/HUNDT Looking for information on Anthony Hund and Catherine Badendestil. Their children were Joseph, Philip, John, Anthony, Mary, and Barbara. The census shows an Anthony Hundt in Carrick, Bruce South, in 1871. Contact Barb Ericson at [email protected].  August 25, 2003

CAMPBELL Looking for parents of ggfather, William Joseph CAMPBELL, born Nov. 1855 in Ontario. Married Flora Catherine CAMPBELL, abt. 1877. she is daughter of Duncan (town tailor) and Mary Gillis CAMPBELL, Kincardine. Contact Nancy Hicks at [email protected], Ft. Worth, TX.  August 25, 2003

ANDERSON / McKINNON  Migrated from Drumoak, Scotland to Canada. Francis Anderson was married to a Catherine Mckinnon and lived in Riversdale in 1866. Would like any info on them. [email protected]  August 6, 2003

HARTLEIB / ERLER I am looking for Anselm Hartleib and Helen Erler married Jan 26, 1864 in Formosa, Culross Twp, Bruce, Ont. They were Catholic. They had 7 children - Peter born 1865, Joseph born 1872, Ludwig born March 27, 1874, John born 1879, Theresa born 1868, Catherina born 1868 and Mary born 1880. Contact Jane at [email protected].  August 6, 2003

BARTLEY / MORRISON I am looking for information on the families of Robert Bartley b. 1884 in Lindsay Twp and the family of his wife Ella Morrison b 1889 in Purple Valley. Their children were Bernice (married Percy Robins), Elmer, Gladys, Lloyd, Allister, Jean, Velma, Ralph and Harvey. Contact Kate MacAree at [email protected]  August 6, 2003

MCKENZIE / MCKAY / ROBINSON MCKENZIE Norman married Sara MCKAY in Culross in 1859 (my g grandparents). Their youngest son John Murdoch MCKENZIE married Eva Gertrude ROBINSON and had a number of children including my mother Mary born 1905. I have data on the family from census records (1871, 1881 & 1901) but little other information. John died in Hartney Manitoba in 1909. His wife may have remarried. I would be very interested in corresponding with any descendants. Contact Peter Ferguson, in Australia, at  [email protected]  August 6, 2003

BURTON William BURTON was born in 1823 in the Cookstown area, Co. Tyrone, Ireland. In 1830 he emigrated to Kilkenny, Co. Montcalm, Quebec, with his parents. On April 30 1860 he married Margaret MACAULEY in Teeswater, Bruce County. In 1867 he was farming Concession 2, lot 9. In the 1881 census his address was Culross. In 1887, he moved to Abernethy Saskatchewan where he died July 10, 1912. Any more information appreciated, particularly an obituary published in Bruce Co. Val Wright, Vancouver. [email protected]  August 6, 2003

COUMANS / SARGEANT I am looking for any information on John Coumans Sr, (born about 1798 in Ireland) and his wife Jane Sargeant (perhaps born in Ireland). They were living in New Brunswick starting about 1819 according to a petition for Land grant on the SW side of SW branch of the Miramichi River. About 1840 they moved to Bruce (or Huron County), Ontario with their children. I know of at least 4 of these children, Thomas Coumans, Simon Coumans (b 1830), John Coumans Jr (b about 1832) and Elizabeth Coumans born May 28, 1836 in New Brunswick. Elizabeth is my great grandmother. She married Patrick Toohey Jr, Sept 8, 1856 (probably in Bruce or Huron County). Later, both John Jr and his sister Elizabeth lived in Chepstow, Ontario, before leaving for Gagetown, Michigan. Patrick Toohey Jr and Elizabeth Coumans are buried at St. Agatha's Catholic Church. Any help would be appreciated. Contact Gabriel Sheridan at  [email protected]  August 6, 2003

GRAHAM Robert GRAHAM came to Ontario in 1847 (Born in 1824 Ireland). He owned land that Balaclava was on. His wife's name was Ann. He had 7 children, including Samuel GRAHAM, who was my Great great grandfather. Other kids' names were Sarah, Margaret, Robert, Racheal, Allan & Elizabeth. Robert and Ann died in Carrick and were listed in the Mildmay, Bruce census. I have no contact with other GRAHAMS. Robert (1884) and Ann (1891) died in Carrick and I can not find them buried. I would love to hear from any one who connects with this GRAHAM line. Candice Allbee, 31 Crystal Ridge Cres, Okotoks Alberta T1S-1V1. E-mail [email protected] June 23, 2003

SAWYER Requesting any information on FRANK ADOLPHUS SAWYER - born March 14, 1897 in Greenock Township, Bruce County, Ontario. Father - George Sawyer(s). Listed in the 1881 census. Mother - Mary Jane Sawyer(s). Listed in the same 1881 and also 1901 censuses. Children - Thomas , Ida , George , William and FRANK - 1901 census . I am trying to establish a death date for FRANK and would be interested in any information on the family including any existing links to relatives. Please contact Mel at [email protected]. May 22, 2003

LONG / HUNT I am looking for genealogical information related to my great grandfather, James Augustus LONG who lived in the Walkerton area. He married Margaret Hunt. Most of the family moved to Western Canada in about 1903/1904, however since James Augustus did not move, he was likely deceased by that time. Some of his children likely stayed in the Walkerton area. His children were John Hunt Long, William Augustus Long, Stanley George Long, Thomas Gordon Long, James Alfred Long, Russell Long, Ida Long, Elizabeth Long, Annie May Long, Ethel Long, Stella Long & Margaret Pearl Long. Would appreciate any information on this family. Thank you. Please contact Jack at [email protected]. May 22, 2003

GLENN / McNAUGHTON / ALLEN / KELSO Looking for information from anyone who is connected to the names GLENN, MCNAUGHTON, ALLEN, KELSO from the Chesley area. They possibly came from Quebec to somewhere around the Chesley area in the late 1800's, early 1900's. My family is mainly the GLENN family but with connections to the other families. Can't seem to get past my grandparents WILLIAM ALLAN GLENN and PATIENCE SAMANTHA MCNAUGHTON, CECILIA KELSO. Please contact Fran McAllister at [email protected]. May 22, 2003

YOUNG / SMIRL(E) Seeking any information on marriage of Thomas YOUNG to Mary Anne SMIRL(E). Date? Location? Parents? According to Bruce County Historical Society Yearbook for 1988 article by Mrs. Majorie Cullen, they resided on lot 5, concession 9, Brant Twp in 1875. Believe she may be daughter of John SMIRL and Elizabeth ELDER of Stormont County. Thanks for any help. Please contact George at [email protected]. May 22, 2003

WATSON / HUME Looking for ancestors/descendants of my great-great-grandparents David WATSON & Elizabeth HUME WATSON...lived in Teeswater, Bruce County, Ontario. Their daughter, Ann Jane WATSON was born in Teeswater 17 February 1866. Please contact Frances Marion HARDING INGRAM at [email protected].  May 22, 2003  e-mail address updated June 17, 2013

KENNY / WILLOUGHBY KENNY, Ruth was born Ruth WILLOUGHBY about 1828. She married George Kenny (1824-1902) in 1848 and farmed with him in Euphrasia Twp., Grey Co. from 1848 until after the 1881 census. She was living alone in Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co. in 1901. We cannot find a death registration for her in Ontario. When did she come to Chesley and when did she leave? Her married daughters were Ann Maria Dawn (1854-1918), Isabella Mary Smith (1859-1938), Sarah M. White and Ruth A. Monroe. Please contact: [email protected]. May 14, 2003

HAMILTON / McCLURE / McLURE Seeking proof that James Hamilton (b. 9 May 1864, d. 5 May 1942) was the son of John Hamilton Sr. of Tara and confirmation of James' birth date. Who was Mrs. Hamilton Sr.? Was she Isabella McClure (McLure)? James was my grandfather and immigrated to the U.S. in 1901. Please contact Kathy Treat at [email protected]. May 14, 2003

McKINNON Duncan McKINNON (Feb 12, 1821, Glasgow - Sept 28, 1908, Allenford) and Charles McKinnon (July 14, 1825, Glasgow - Dec 27, 1900, Guelph) were the only? 2 sons of Charles McKinnon and Agnes Campell (per LDS). Duncan married Sarah Ellen Dornan in 1853, Arthur, Ont. and Charles married Elizabeth Close (both of Arran) in 1860 in Owen Sound. I find Duncan & Sarah in Arthur in 1861, Arran in 1871, 1881and 1901 and Charles & Elizabeth in Elora in 1871 and Guelph in 1881. Who was Charles McKINNON, age 75 (I read as 78) on the 1871 census (C 9936, Bruce North, Bruce A, div 2, page 4) and living with Hugh, age 30, Flora, 17 and Mary, 15? Please reply to: [email protected]. May 14, 2003

COLWELL / CALDWELL / LAYTON James Colwell settles in Elderslie Twp about 1852. Together with wife Susanna (Stinson) farmed in Elderslie. After raising 10 children, they retired to Tara. Three of their sons married 3 daughters of Charles Layton and Isabella (Allen) Layton. Please contact Rich Colwell @ [email protected]. May 3, 2003

FERGUSON / McGILLIVARY / HAWLEY John & Christina FERGUSON Family, James & Susanna MCGILLIVARY Family & George & Annie HAWLEY Family. These 3 families resided in Kincardine Bruce County from 1850 until early 1900's. I have some information from Toil, Tears & Triumphs. Am looking for information on all families but especially on my grandmother's side. She was Mary Ellen Hawley born Aug 20, 1884 & of Irish descent. Her Dad was George Hawley and Mother Annie Reynolds She married my grandfather James Ferguson Nov 26, 1902 in Sarnia Ontario, they eloped. They moved to Kamsack Sask around 1909 & she never saw her family again. I am looking for this family up to current day. If anyone has any information of these families but especially The Hawley's I would really appreciate hearing from you. Please reply to: [email protected]. April 9, 2003

McLEOD / McDONALD Christina McLeod born 1840-1841 PEI. Married Archibald McDonald, Calveras California 1862. Daughter Rebeca born Ontario 1860-61. Daughter Ann born California 1862-1863. Back to Ontario, son Kames born 1864, remained in Ontario until last son, my Grandfather born 1869 Goderich. Moved to Manitoba 1872. Christina's father Norman McCloud - McLeod. Mother ? maybe Ann McDonald. Contact Bev Anderson at [email protected]. February 26, 2003

PARKER / MCKINLESS / BELROSE / SHULAR I am seeking info on the PARKER, MCKINLESS, BELROSE and SHULAR families of Bruce County. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at [email protected]. February 26, 2003

SPEARE I am looking for information on Walter John Speare. He was born Southhampton in 1908 and passed away at Owen Sound in 1985. [email protected] February 26, 2003

CAMERON - Isle of Tiree Greetings! Is anyone that is a descendent of Isle of Tiree, Scotland interested in a "Gathering"? Myself and a friend (a Campbell at that!), both descendents of Isle of Tiree, Scotland are interested in such. My family, Cameron, emigrated to Canada from Isle of Tiree, Scotland in 1851. My Cameron family settled on the 11th line, Bruce Township, Bruce County. Such a "Gathering" could include all ages whether it be perhaps at the Bruce County Museum or at the University of Guelph which could provide an excellent venue: speakers, banquet, formal, informal, etc. If this is of interest please let me know. We can put a list of interested names together to start and go from there! Thanks, Scott Cameron - Guelph, Ontario, Canada. [email protected]. February 26, 2003

BELL Information sought re great great grandfather James Bell who signed the 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty. Lived in Sauguien district, Bruce County, and possibly Peterborough, then migrated to Bell's Point near Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Worked for the Hudson's Bay Co. Another James Bell who also worked for the Hudson's Bay Co headed a search for the Arebus & Terror that was searching for the North West Passage around Alaska. I would like to learn the background of both to trace my family history. Please contact [email protected]. February 26, 2003

MCDONALD / MUIR Researching family of Margaret MCDONALD b: abt 1852 d: 1931 and Stewart MUIR b: abt 1847 d: 1930. They were in Elderslie in 1901 with the following children: James, Mary, Edith and Stewart J. Would especially like to make contact with living relatives. Lois in Abbotsford, B.C. [email protected] February 4, 2003

NEIL Seek info on NEIL family living in Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ont. 1850 - 1900. William NEIL, wife Margaret Johnson. Issue Eliza ,William, John, Samuel, Charles, George, Thomas, Margaret, Richard and Hugh. Allied by marriage to CURRIE, STEWART, REID, IRWIN. Contact [email protected] February 4, 2003

McDONALD Am seeking birth information of grandfather Elmer Glenn McDonald, b. Dec 7 either 1898 or 1899. Natural child of Mary McDonald (1883) , daughter of Angus and Christina (nee McKenzie) McDonald, Kincardine. Elmer raised as "son" of Angus and Christine, not knowing 'sister' was mother until a teenager. I have the enrolment into WWI with Dec 7, 1899 on it but can find NO record of birth. Any help appreciated (birth record or mention in the household in the 1901 census). I have found the natural father, a Martin Font (Faunt) who settled in London. If you are able to help, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks. Pat MacDonald January 29, 2003

COULTER I'm looking for first names of great-grandparents who lived in RR#2, Wiarton. Family still live on Richard Coulter farm. My ggrandparents lived next door. Ggrandparents' children's names are James, Richard, George, William Coulter and sister Anne. I think the children grew up in Lion's Head. My grandfather is James and he lived in La Salle (Windsor). He died about 1950. He was 48 yrs old. He married Margaret Olive "Mccaskill" ? (spelling?). She was from Tara. Thanks for any help. Please reply to [email protected]. January 26, 2003

Who remembers Dunblane ??
The very tiny hamlet of Dunblane is situated at the junction of the townships of Saugeen, Arran & Elderslie, Bruce County, with the Snake Creek flowing through its clay hills. This was an interesting little community during the latter half of the 1800s, and I am trying to do a story of its people. Stories that have not already been in print are the exciting ones . Do YOU have any stories or knowledge of the families therein? The Lovell's Canadian Dominion Directory of 1871 lists these families as getting their mail at the Post Office there: Armstrong, Archibald, farmer; Bryce Thomas, farmer; Craig James, farmer; Craig Timothy, farmer; Dunlop William, farmer; Fraser Donald, farmer; Fraser John, postmaster; Jones Henry, farmer; Jones Mrs. E., storekeeper; Kelly Peter, farmer; McKechnie John, millright; Monro Duncan, sawyer; Rowand James, J.P., reeve, farmer; Scott Robert, farmer; Scott William, farmer; Stark James, grist and saw mill; Talford William, blacksmith; Thomas G.W., veterinary surgeon; Wallace David, farmer; Wallace John, farmer; Wilson --, weaver.
This is an on-going project. Any family histories or tales of the area would be most welcome. Please contact me, Audrey Underwood, by email at [email protected]. January 26, 2003

MACFARLANE / McGILVARY Information on Canadian residence of Dugald Macfarlane (1816-1884) of Iona, Mull, Scotland who died in Milford, Oakland County, Michigan, and his wife Catherine McGilvary (1814-1844). Children: Alexander (1846-1925), Hugh (1844-1918), Archibald (1853-1933), John (1851-1893) & Sarah (1855-1946), some born in Scotland & some in Ontario. Dugald was a brother of Duncan Macfarlane (1819-1963), born in Glassary, Argyll, Scotland who married Catherine Kerr and remained in Scotland, dying in Kilcreggan. Both boys were said to be sons of Alexander. Thanks, Jasper Green Pennington, e-mail [email protected]. January 21, 2003

JONES / BENOIT I am looking for information on a Jean (John) Jones married to a (Sophie) Theoiste Benoit in Vaudreuil, Quebec 1820. They were both born 1800-05. They were to have later moved to Allenford, Bruce County, 1840-50. I would truly like to prove whether this rumour is fiction or fact. This couple possibly died and were buried in Bruce County, possibly Allenford. They may have had a son William, at least with them. I have no other information on this couple other than the Benoits may have had native blood. Any information that these ancestors did indeed exist in Bruce County / Allenford would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Bernie Buechman. email: [email protected]. January 21, 2003

HORROCKS I am trying to find more about the death of my great-grandfather, Robert Horrocks who died Jan. 31, 1882 in Kinloss Twp, Bruce, Ont. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Please reply to Virginia at: [email protected]. January 5, 2003

ARKLES / WHITE Seeking any descendants of Oscar Willim [Hartles] Arkles and Rebecca White. Oscar was born between 1854 - 1856 and Rebecca was born between 1862 - 1865. They were married in Bruce County in 13 Sep 1882. Their children were Robert, William, Rubena, Julia and Shirley. Please contact Brad at [email protected]. January 5, 2003

McKAY / DAGGY By accident I located my ggg grandmother, Delana Daggy McKay in the 1881 Canada, Kinloss, South Bruce census, pg. 24, Household 112: Delana Mckay, Wd, Female, American, 40, USA, C. Presbyterian James Henery McKay, Male, Scottish, 12, USA, C. Presbyterian Albert McKay, Male, American, 8, Ontario, C. Presbyterian Charles McKay, Male, American, 6, Ontario, C. Presbyterian This was an amazing find and told us a lot of information. Delana had married a McKay but we heard many names for this man (Neil, Charles, Henry, Albert or James). If information in this census is true, the family relocated to Ontario in about 1873, the 2 younger boys were born and "Neil" died between 1875-1881. I don't know much about research for Canada and would appreciate any suggestions for trying to locate a death for Neil and/or Delana. James Henry (my gg grandfather) relocated in North Dakota between about 1898-1904 (?) and died in Webb, Saskatchewan in 1932. His death certificate refers to his father as "Neil". Many thanks for any help. Charles Howard [email protected] January 5, 2003