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2005 Queries

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

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2005 Queries

DONAHUE I am looking for any DONAHUEs in Bruce County. My ancestor Thomas DONAHUE lived and died in Michigan. He was a civil war soldier and his military records state he was born in Kinloss Twp. Whitechurch, Bruce Co. Ontario. His birth is around 1830 and he came to Michigan before 1852 because his daughter Ellen DONAHUE OWEN was born in Michigan in 1852. His 1st marriage is Ellen DUNN. Any reply is welcome. Thank you.  Karen Haggard, [email protected]. December 16, 2005

SPARROW, Percy - born 2 Jan 1894, Elgin, MB died 1980 Port Elgin, Ontario and Jessie BURGESS SPARROW, his wife born 16 August 1893 died 1988, both are buried at Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. Looking for copy of their obituaries or information on their son Norman Arthur SPARROW born 29 Jul 1921. Please contact:- Agnes at e-mail [email protected] November 23, 2005

SCOTT - A long shot, at best, but worth a try. I'm trying to find a David Scott (wife unknown) with sons, George born about 1855 and Benjamin born 15 March 1858 (not sure about the accuracy of this date). George's marriage record has him born in Whitchurch which I assumed was Whitchurch, York County. However, I have some information which indicates that Benjamin was born in Walkerton, Bruce County. So...perhaps the marriage record should read Whitechurch which is closer to Walkerton???? I'm grasping at straws after having no success finding this family prior to 1870. They are in Muskoka in 1870. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks. Jenny B. E-mail: [email protected] November 23, 2005

TRUAX / WELCH / ASHBURY. Looking for information on Samuel Jeffery TRUAX and Elizabeth Jane ASHBURY. Parents - Rodney TRUAX and Martha WELCH. From Quebec died Walkerton. Samuel and Elizabeth's son, Everett Ashbury TRUAX born 1891 Walkerton died 1919 Vimy Ridge. One of 9 children. His brother William married Kate Filby 1910. Please contact Pat at [email protected]. October 2, 2005

CRAWFORD / KING / DOYLE John Crawford, wife Eliza Anne King, children Edith and Mary. Sister Catherine married John Doyle, children, Kate, Mabel and maybe Francis.  All buried Hillcrest in Tara. Does anyone know the family? Please contact Brock Warriner at [email protected]. September 2, 2005

MILNE I am seeking information about William MILNE who married Mary Ann DOVERTY and emigrated from Scotland to Saugeen c1873 with 7 children. At least two more children were born in Ontario. Do any members of this family still live in the Bruce County? I am a descendant of Mary Ann's sister Isabella DOVERTY, who emigrated to New Zealand in 1865. Please contact Jeanne PARR at  [email protected]. July 20, 2005  

MORRISON / ANDERSON Robert Morrison married Eliza Dill Anderson 05 January 1860 in Kincardine, Bruce County, Ontario. Robert was born 18 October 1833 in St. John's, New Brunswick to George MORRISON and Elizabeth WALKER. Eliza was born 19 May 1839 in Toronto, Canada to William ANDERSON and Margaret NEVIN. I do not know the date Robert moved to Kincardine, but do know that he was listed in the 1851 Census in New Brunswick. He was Presbyterian, the church name and place is unknown. He is listed in the 1871 Census in Kincardine Village as a carpenter, which I recall my father telling me that he had built the piers at Kincardine Harbor in 1872 and 1873. He also had built some churches. They had 6 children: (1) Elizabeth Ann, born 05 October 1860; (2) George Alexander, born 11 Dec 1862; (3) Katherine (Kate) Jane, born 17 January 1865; (3) Margaret (Gretta) Amanda, born 02 Feb 1867; (4) Robert Duncan, born 31 May 1869, died 05 August 1979 in Kincardine; (5) William Clifton, born 04 August 1871; (5) Roberta Matilda, born 21 September 1873; (6) Ellen (Ella) Nevin, born 21 October 1877. All children were born in Kincardine, Ontario. Robert and George emigrated to Dakota Territory in late 1879 and in 1880, the rest of the family emigrated there also. Does anyone know if there is anything printed up on Robert about his building of these places or a biography on him. Does any one know if there was a Presbyterian Church located in Kincardine between the years of 1860 and 1879 and how to contact the place where records of Robert's marriage records may be located? I would like to get a copy of it and any other information on his family. I would be happy to pay costs of postage and for the copies. I would be happy to hear from anyone that can possibly help me or if you could be a relative. Thank you in advance for your help. My email address is [email protected]. July 20, 2005

FARNSWORTH / ANDERSON John H. FARNSWORTH married Jane ANDERSON, in Kinloss, Bruce County, Ontario, on November 28, 1861. I am seeking the birthplace of my great-great-grandfather Farnsworth. Their marriage certificate states he was born in Pennsylvania and his death certificate states Ohio as his birthplace. Was there a newspaper published at the time of their marriage in Kinloss? Any information or suggestions on where to look for corroborating information would be greatly appreciated. I would love to hear from anyone that has information and/or is related to either side of the family. Please contact Nora Farnsworth at [email protected]. June 13, 2005

WALKER My grandmother Neita Estelle Jepson (nee Walker), is descended from Joseph Walker's family. Her father was Quentin Lorimer Walker, originally of Walkerton. Quentin later moved west to Victoria B.C., and became a carriage builder. Any information on Quentin would be greatly appreciated. [email protected]. June 13, 2005

YOUNG I am looking for ancestral information on James YOUNG (b. 10 Apr 1875 Brant, Bruce Co., Ontario, d. 24 Jul 1975), married (01 March 1905) to Catherine BRUCE (b. 18 May 1879 Bruce, Bruce Co., Ontario, d. 1956 Killam Alberta). I believe them to be the parents of Ethel J YOUNG (b. ~1908 d. 21 Jun 1988). I wish to learn the names of his parents or other details of his times in Bruce. Please contact Matthew DeMaere [email protected]. June 13, 2005

LOCKE / CAMPBELL - Seeking information on the family of William Locke / Lock and Catherine Campbell / Kimball. William Locke was born about 1828 in Northern Ireland. Catherine Campbell was born around 1836 to 1842 in Canada (her parents from Scotland). They had six children as follows: 1. William John Locke, born Sept. 28, 1858 in Kincardine (my gr-gr-grandfather), died Nov. 5, 1931 in England, Arkansas. 2. Henry Locke, born about 1861 in Canada. 3. Walter Locke born about 1862 in Canada. 4. Albert Locke born about 1864 in Canada. 5. Thomas Locke born about 1866 in Bay Co, Michigan. 6. Margaret Locke born July 9, 1869 in Bay Co, Michigan, died March 22, 1937 in Manistique, Michigan. The entire family moved from Kincardine to Bay City, Michigan around 1865, and William Locke was a sawmill operator. I am seeking anyone who knows any information about this family, especially ancestry. Please contact Matthew High at [email protected]. June 13, 2005

PARKHILL, George W - seek his parentage, verification of his Ontario birth 13 Oct 1847, marriage date & location about 1870 to Jessie Kerr SCOTT. Also seek death info about 1888 probably in Detroit. Jessie & George had 3 children: George Scott 1872, Christena Alice 1874 (my Gmother) & Josephine Helen 1876. I welcome any info at [email protected]. June 13, 2005 - e-mail address updated Oct 2011.

KIMBLE I am looking for information on Frederick KIMBLE born about 1855 in Fulham, Middlesex, England. Frederick married Rosanna ROWLAND, born about 1857 in Kensington, Middlesex. They were married in Kensington in 1875. Family records show that they emigrated to Canada and had at least 2 children out there. I have been unable to find them on the 1881 census for either England or Canada so they were probably on board ship at the time. However I have found Frederick, 'Roseanne' and a daughter, Ellen, aged 8, in the 1901 census living in Walkerton, East Bruce. I would love to find out as much as possible about them, but I would really like to find them and their family in 1891. I'd love to hear from anyone descended from this family. Please contact Liz Stilwell nee Kimble at [email protected]. April 18, 2005

RUTLEDGE Searching for info on - Priscilla RUTLEDGE and infant Christopher Rutledge. Buried in Carrick-- died circa 1865, and buried together. Any particulars on cause of death and Priscilla's maiden name. Maiden name might be Rowe (Roe) or Beaulieu. This is all I know of my great grandmother. Please contact Bernadette at [email protected]. March 27, 2005

BRADEN I am looking for information on BRADEN, William ?Henry. DOB ?1837. He married Ellen ?Jane FREEBORN, both apparently natives of Ontario. I believe they farmed in or around Belmore, ON. and moved to Manitoba in early 1880's. One of their sons, George, DOB 29 Sept 1874 Teeswater, ON was my grandfather. Looking for information on William's parents, who were they and did they immigrate from Ireland and if so, what year? (Information I have was his father was William Sr. born ?1805 in County Cavan, Ireland). Also, how many children did William and Ellen have, along with names and birthdates. If you have any information please e-mail [email protected] March 27, 2005

GIVEN / HILL / WILSON I am looking for information on the GIVEN, HILL and WILSON families.  
Robert J. GIVEN (b. Sept. 19, 1854) married Elisabeth (surname unknown, b. Sept. 28, 1871). They lived in Albemarle Township, Bruce County North, ON and had 6 children as of 1901:
Elisabeth H. b. Mar. 3, 1871
Nathaniel G. b. Nov. 1, 1891
Mary A. b. Aug. 24, 1893
Robert J. b. May 4, 1896
James A. b. Nov. 7, 1898
Emma Jane b. Oct. 1, 1900 m Wilfred HILL, children Audrey, James, Marion, Douglas and David.
Most of the family is buried at the cemetery at Colpoy's Bay. I would like information on Robert Sr. and Elisabeth, perhaps their parents and where they originated from. 
David HILL (b. Jun. 20, 1865) married Mary (surname unknown, b. Apr. 9, 1867) They lived in Amabel TWP, Bruce County North, ON and had 3 children as of 1901:
Rachel b. Apr. 21, 1895
Wilfred b. Jun. 4, 1897
Eveline b. Nov. 14, 1900.
I would like information on David and Mary, perhaps their parents and where they originated from. 
Joseph WILSON (b. Apr. 27, 1937) married Elizabeth Hemstock (b. Feb. 22, 1844) They lived in Wiarton, ON and had six children as of 1901:
William b. May 8, 1875
Annie b. May 7, 1877
John b. Feb. 9, 1880
Mary b. Dec. 19, 1883
Victoria Beatrice b. July 12, 1885 married William ELLIS and they had four children: Wilfred, James "Frederick", Perce and Lena.
James b. Oct. 30, 1889.
I would like information on Joseph Wilson, his parents and where his family originated from. I have information on Elizabeth Hemstock. Her family was from Sullivan Township in Grey County and before that from England. 
Any info would be greatly appreciated. Please contact April Perry [email protected] March 21, 2005

MACPHERSON I am looking for any information on Donald John Macpherson, known in the family as "Captain John." He owned ships based in Kincardine in the late 19th Century. He is buried in the local cemetery. Wife was Annie Gollan Macpherson. Help much appreciated. Please contact Don at [email protected].  February 20, 2005

MCDONALD / MASTERS / MURDOCH / CALDWELL John Murdoch and Mary Caldwell's son Peter George Murdoch m. Isabella McDonald b. 15 Oct 1850 PEI d 3 Jan 1942 Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her parents were Mary Masters and John McDonald from Scotland. They brought up their family in Ashfield, are they buried there? Did Isabella have any siblings? Where in PEI did they live and where did they come from in Scotland? Please contact Sheila at [email protected]. February 20, 2005

MORTON I am looking for information on the ancestors of my father-in-law, Thomas Colin Morton. Thomas was born 09-04-1921, Southampton, Bruce, Ontario; died 01-08-1988 San Antonio, TX. He is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX. Thomas' father was James Stephen Morton, b. 1885 Southampton; d. 1951 Southampton. We are told James' parents were Louis Morton and Elizabeth Cross. James had two brothers (Louis and Thomas) and, two sisters (Elizabeth and Marie). They are all thought to have been born in Southampton, Bruce, Ontario. Thomas' mother was Christina I. Murray (adopted name Graham. She was adopted by Alec and Catherine Graham after her mother's death). Christina was born 1886, Southampton; died 08-08-1950 Southampton. Her parents were Neil Murray, b. abt. 1844 Scotland and Catherine Gillies, b. abt 1843 Scotland. Dates and places of death unknown (possibly Southampton). Christina had 3 brothers (Collin, John, Neil) and one sister (Catherine Ann). The Neil Murray family is shown on the 1881 census for Southampton, Bruce North, Ontario - page 39, household 179. Any further information on these people, ancestors, dates, locations, etc. will be GREATLY appreciated. You may contact me at [email protected]. Thank you. Jim Furr,  Converse, Texas January 11, 2005

TRIMBLE Looking for information on WILLIAM TRIMBLE. Wife Marjorie Acker from Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Lived in the Chesley area. Children: Brian and Sandra. Marjorie re-married to Harvey McCoy following William's death. Would appreciate information on William's parents, ancestors etc. Please contact Wallace at [email protected]. January 9, 2005

RIES I am trying to find any information on the Ries family. I know that Lizzie (Elizabeth Ries) married my great grandfather in 1862 in Lansing, Michigan but her family was from Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. She was born in Bruce County. We think her father was Jacob Ries. If you have any information please e-mail Pam at [email protected]. January 9, 2005