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2009 Queries

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2009 Queries

MCKENZIE, Captain Peter and Annabella (nee GILLIES) MCKENZIE, my great-great grandparents, possibly buried at McKenzie/Lochalsh Cemetery in Huron Twp., Bruce County, he in 1864, she in about 1893. Both were from the Applecross area of Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, he being a ship captain on the Great Lakes. I am especially interested in names of the parents of both, info about their deaths, other family members, etc.. Thank you! JERRY GARLEB, email [email protected]. December 27, 2009 

FORBES  In 1887 John Dunn settled in Eastnor. Family members followed, including Harriet Forbes, her son James, daughters Harriet m. Hawes, Mary m. Blake, Alice m. Wotherspoon, Annie m. Buchanan and Laura m. Fowlie. I am unable to trace James, Alice or Annie and would appreciate any information. [email protected]. December 27, 2009

CURRIE / McGILLIVRAY. I'm trying to establish a positive connection to Andrew and Margaret (McGILLIVRAY) CURRIE, of Bruce County, Canada. The Publication "Bruce Township, Tales and Trails" lists the above Andrew as the son of Robert and Elizabeth (FULTON) CURRIE of Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland. My Robert CURRIE and Elizabeth (FULTON) CURRIE also came from Eaglesham, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Their children Susanna, Andrew, Simon Hugh, Robert, Jean, William, John, James, Janet and Hugh were all born in Eaglesham. They lived in Polnoon Street. Andrew and Hugh supposedly going to America while William, John and James (my line) came to Victoria, Australia. Any help would be appreciated. Please contact Judy at [email protected]. December 27, 2009

STEELE / REID  I have been searching for information on Charles Steele who moved to Teeswater, Ont. in 1867 with his wife, Mary Reid and they had eight children: Alexander, David, Thomas, John, Charles, Mary, James and George. Perhaps their last two or three children travelled there with them. Mary Reid is my great grand Aunt on my father's side. Any information that you may have would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Darleen at [email protected]. October 20, 2009

HANRAHAN, Ellen, b. 1853, Canada married 1869 to WHALEN, James, b. Jul 1839, Canada found in 1881 Ontario, South Bruce, Greenock census without husband, but with children. Apparently living with father and mother (Lawrence & Ellen). Trying to find links for Ellen and James Whalen back to Ireland. Also wanting to find James Whalen's location in 1881. [email protected]. September 12, 2009

BARRIE, John, 1849-1914, searching for descendants, born Lanark Co., married Marion MCDONALD also brothers Robert, (1841-1915); William, (1843-1926). All lived in Greenock, Bruce Co. A sister Margaret, (1848- ?) married a William CRAIG,(1843- ?) and lived in Lanark Co. Does anyone have or know a connection to this family? Thank you Gail (Barrie) Teed, reply to [email protected]. September 12, 2009

In 1854 Thomas, John & William Lean / Lane bought land in Greenock. Thomas con 3 lot 15, John was Con 3 Lot 11 and William was con Con 3 lot 1. John died between 1861 and 1871 his wife Agnes Lean died in 1882. Where would I find a death record for John since it's before 1869? William and his step-daughter Annie McDonald Lean are buried in the Baptist cemetery in Greenock. I cannot find a grave for John & Agnes Lean nor can I find a grave for Mary Nicholson / McDonald Lean. I am sure they must be in the same cemetery as William & Annie. Can anyone tell me where I can find a list of burials in Greenock dating back to 1861 and who are all buried with William. P.S. The listing on OCAF states that Annie was the wife of Joseph Lean - that is incorrect, she was the wife of James Lean & I have a picture of the headstone taken in the 1950s and it says James not Joseph. Thanks for any help you can give me. Gail Lane, at [email protected]. August 30, 2009

IRWIN, Alexander & Frances, They migrated from Sligo, Ireland abt 1850 and settled in the Artemesia Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. I am looking for a copy of a book written by Phyllis Armstrong, "Alexander Irwin & his descendants 1850-1986". Or would like to hear from any relatives who wish to share information on this family line. Sharon Lahey, email [email protected]. August 30, 2009

SMYTHE(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 at [email protected]. August 30, 2009

BOYD William - Could someone find this family in the 1861 Arran census? The head of the BOYD family was William, born in Ireland c1827. His wife was Mary Ann MEGAHY born c 1819 in Ireland. Family members would include Nathaniel born in Quebec c 1855, Margaret and William born in Arran in 1858 and possibly a John and possibly a David. Thank you in advance. Please reply to [email protected]. July 27, 2009

CHISHOLM Looking for any information on CHISHOLM, Archibald. Born 1828 in Canada and married Elizabeth Snyder. From a listing on the Bruce County Rootsweb.com page, I see that one of their children, Charles CHISHOLM, married Ann Hoffman on 7 Feb 1875 in Teeswater. Charles' age was 22 and listed as a farmer from Esquising, Culross and son of Archibald CHISHOLM & Elizabeth Snyder. Can anyone help me with any information on Archibald CHISHOLM in Bruce County? (birth, census info, any other children, etc.?) I do know that Archibald's father is Donald Wilson CHISHOLM. Thank you! Robert Chisholm, III [email protected]. July 27, 2009

VANCE family: I'm collating the English, Scottish, Irish, American and other overseas VANCES in the hope of finally sorting out the connection between them and my family of VANS of Barnbarroch. My aim is to collect every (!) recorded Vance family and try to piece together the entire picture, using all the available sources and taking into account the genetic data. Can anyone help with any information you have about any VANCES (a gedcom would be ideal as it saves re-typing) and particularly any ideas, legends, or better still, knowledge, about their origins. Having all the available information may help in eventually finding some of the earlier generations in Ireland and Scotland. Best wishes, Jamie Vans.
Email [email protected],
Website http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~vfarch.  July 27, 2009

MORRISON / McKAY / COATS I am looking for pictures of headstones of the following individuals: MARY MORRISON (nee Mckay) b. July 1810 in Scourie, Scotland m. Donald Morrison d. February 1890 in Walkerton. Her daughter FLORA MCKAY b. January 1840 in Scourie, Scotland m. Robert Hugh Mckay in 1866. Robert was a former mayor of Walkerton d. July 1918 in Walkerton. Her son NEIL MORRISON b. Sept 1842 in Scourie, Scotland d. July 1886. Her son WILLIAM MORRISON b. February 1847 in Scourie, Scotland d. May 1930 in Toronto, however he is interned in Walkerton, his obit indicates a monument in Walkerton. Her daughter JANET COATS/COATES m. W. Wesley Coats; I am looking for any children they may have buried in Walkerton. Her son DANIEL MORRISON b. Jun 1849 in East Nissouri d. 1871. Please contact Chantelle Coates at [email protected]. July 27, 2009

BOYD / CHRISTIE Nathaniel Boyd & Mary Ann Christie - We are sure they were living in Arran Twp. in 1880, if anyone can give us information as to their history before or after this time we would appreciate your help. Nathaniel's parents were Nathaniel Boyd & Sarah Stewart. Thanks, Orville Evans - [email protected]. July 27, 2009

BROWNLEE: I am searching for information on Marian BROWNLEE, my grandmother, born in Kincardine ±1862. What I do know is her parents were James D. BROWNLEE, born in Scotland and Pamela PARKE, born in Canada and she had a brother, John Parke BROWMLEE, born ±1864. Marion married Charles Herbert ALLEN, born in Cobourg, ON ±1859 and moved to Winnipeg. They are there on the 1891 census. Her brother, John, married Susan WILLIAMSON in Kincardine 10 Sep 1889 and were there on the 1891 census. Thank you, John Allen, [email protected]. July 27, 2009

GOODWIN, BRICKER, BARKER Searching for info on GERTRUDE MARGUERITE GOODWIN-BARKER, granddaughter of SOLOMAN BRICKER, Port Elgin. Daughter of ANNIE BRICKER and JESSE GOODWIN. GERTRUDE married EARL STANLY BARKER 1911 in Brighton. EARL BARKER was a DDS. They might have had a daughter named ELIZABETH BARKER, living in Toronto Jan. 1938. Please contact Dennis Hill at  [email protected].  July 27, 2009

BRISLAN. Looking for any information on my great grandparents, James (Jim) BRISLAN (1848-1929) and Margaret GLENN (1849-1927) and their 8 children: William John (Bill), Ellen Sophia (Nellie) BAUMAN, Victor James (Vic), George Frederick (Fred), Charles Basil (Charlie), Mary Ann (Mae) FEHRENBACH, Florence Margaret CAMPBELL, Frances P. ROBIN(?). They were life long residents of Walkerton. Jim worked at Truax window and sash company his whole life and was involved in many local musical bands. Any help would be greatly appreciated as records on them are sketchy. Thank you in advance. JoAnn Brislan, London, England. Contact me at: [email protected]. April 18, 2009

BOWLING, Barnes - I am wanting to know if Barnes BOWLING remained in Bruce County. He was born in England and 'adopted' by the Alexander BUIE family of Elderslie when he came out as a 'home boy'. He appears in the 1934 Reunion List, but from then I have lost him. Did he marry? Did he work out? Was he buried in Bruce County? Thanks for your help. Ruth Burkholder [email protected] April 5, 2009

BOYD / KAAKE, Angus BOYD and Susan KAAKE BOYD lived in Saugeen, Bruce Co., around 1840 to after 1881. 1st son John married Anne BELL and died at age 27. My ancestor is their son Angus A. Boyd. I can't find any records of my Angus's birth or any information as to where the 1st Angus came from. Can anyone help? Thanks, Bonnie Karlyle at [email protected] March 9, 2009

BUEHLOW - I am looking for information on the Buehlow family of Carrick Twp. I am specifically interested in Herman Buehlow (30 Aug 1873) married to a Matilda Reinhardt. Herman's parents are listed as a John Buehlow and Henriette Zarn of Germany. I've also found the surname recorded as Buelow, Buchlow, Burklow and Buhlow. Also looking to confirm if Herman was a police chief in the Walkerton area. If anyone has any information on this family (where in Germany they originated, interesting anecdotes, etc.) I'd love to hear from you - you can reach me at [email protected]. Thanks! Melissa Hillie. March 9, 2009  

METCALF(E) : If anyone is researching Metcalf lineage, would they be interested in sharing research? Thomas Metcalf, wife Hannah, and children: David, Jonathan, and Christopher (unmarried) arrived in Bruce County from Simcoe County, c. 1860s, settling in Greenock township. I already have a significant body of information, but am always seeking 'long lost relatives.' I am particularly seeking documented proof of early years in Simcoe County, immigration, and lineage predating immigration. Gregory Klages, gregoryklages at hotmail dot com. March 9, 2009  

KLAGES / GEBHARDT : If anyone is researching Klages lineage (and those related by marriage), would they be interested in sharing research? Family arrived in Bruce County, c. 1860s, with concentrations around Neustadt and Sullivan County after approximately 1880. Gebhardt line connected to Klages by marriage (August Gebhardt to Elizabeth Klages, settled in Carrick township, c. 1860s). I already have a significant body of information, but am always seeking 'long lost relatives.' I am particularly seeking documented proof of lineage predating immigration to Canada. Related names include: LANG, KAUFMAN, RUHL, SIEGMAN (Neustadt). Gregory Klages, gregoryklages at hotmail dot com. March 9, 2009

GEORGE I am interested in learning about my great uncles Alexander George b. 1886 in Scotland, James George b. 1870 in Ontario and William George b. 1876 in Ayr, Ontario. They and their family moved to Bruce County from Scotland in about 1869. I would like to get in contact with their descendents (David George, Herbert George, Paul George and William George Jr.) or their children. Victoria George at [email protected]. February 22, 2009

CAMERON Does anyone know anything about a John and Jane Cameron who lived in Saugeen, Bruce County in 1851? They were born around 1825. He was from Scotland and she from England. One of their sons was Charles D. Cameron born about 1847. I believe they had a daughter Elizabeth also. Laura at [email protected]. February 22, 2009
BCGS note: This family was on the 1851 census of Saugeen. John Cameron born Scotland age 26 occ Carpenter, Jane born England 24, and the children born in Canada Charles 4, Elizabeth 3 and Ellen 2.

STUBBS I am trying to determine if the Thomas John Stubbs who was living in Bruce County is the the same Thomas John in my research. According to Ontario death records a Thomas John Stubbs died in Walkerton, Bruce Co. Mar. 31, 1894. It also states that he was born in Quebec in 1821. This matches with the Thomas John Stubbs son of George Stubbs and Anne Tipper. I was wondering if anyone is researching the Stubbs family that can help tie this line for me. Thanks, Patricia Greber at [email protected]. January 10, 2009