All the queries below have appeared in The Western Star, Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

2009

Posted: December 24, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking names and information on Newfoundland War brides (http://www.nlwarbrides.ca). It is estimated more than 800 women left their homes in Europe to join their military husbands in Newfoundland. Many stayed, some returned to their homeland and others moved to Canada. Contact daughter of war-bride Mary Fletcher Sheppard: Jackie S. Alcock, 63 Atlantic Ave., Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6N7; email: info@nlwarbrides.ca

Posted: December 17, 2009, CORNER BROOK; December 22, 2009, LUNENBURG & BRIDGEWATER; SUSSEX; December 26, 2009, MONCTON and AMHERST
Second Query: Seeking information on John Darlington Williams, born at Ballybrow, Ireland, who married Marian Fraser Cameron and settled in Atlantic Canada. Also seeking information on Susan Belle Gray who married John’s grandson, Albert Louis (Lou) Williams. Contact: Sharon Williams, 912-1333 Bloor St E, Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3T6; email: envisage88@gmail.com

Posted: December 10, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When and where was John Davidge born and how old was he when he died? According to Joseph Small, John Davidge, a jerseyman “came as a servant to ‘Uncle John’ Matthews”, in Burgeo. Davidge and his 18-year-old son drowned in April 1867. Davidge married Sarah Jane Guy in 1848 and had seven children. Was Davidge related to the Vatcher family of Burgeo? Contact: Sharon Williams, 912-1333 Bloor St E, Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3T6; email: envisage88@gmail.com

Posted: December 3, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the Dicks family of Heart’s Content, NL. The Dicks arrived in the area early in the 1600s and continued to live and fish out of there for hundreds of years. Contact: Harold Dicks, 137 Second St., Howie Center, Sydney, NS, B1L 1C9; email: haroldjdicks@eastlink.ca

Posted: November 26, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Charles Courtney (died 1880s, buried Grand Bruit) who came from England to Newfoundland when he was about sixteen. Charles married Mary Hodder (Who were her parents?) and lived at Frenchman’s Cove, LaPoile Bay where their children were born (spouse): William, 1855 (Billard ), Robert, 1859, Sarah Jane,1860 (Collier) , Henrietta, 1863, Elizabeth Ann, 1868, James, 1775 (Bond). Contact Charles great-grandson: Stan Courtney, 108 Carlo Cr., North Bay, ON, P1B 8B1; email: stan.june@sympatico.ca

Posted: November 19, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Sarah Jane Rose who was born 1921, Victoria Village, NL and died November 16, 2002, Glace Bay, NS. Sarah married William Larkham, also of Victoria Village. In Sarah’s obituary, her mother was listed as Minnie Rose. Who was Sarah’s father? Contact Sarah’s great-granddaughter: Tanya Smith, 196 Mansfield St., Glace Bay, NS, B1A 3N8; email: t_smith74@hotmail.com

Posted: November 12, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the Ikey family that lived near the Goose Air Base in 1966. Contact: Jodi Brown, 514 N. Wind Cr., Abilene Texas 79601 USA; email: Tjmb19667@aol.com

Posted: November 5, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Rebecca Feltham, born about 1800-1805 at Deer Island or Greenspond, NL, who married James Woodland in 1823. They had one son together, James Jr., born in 1825 at Greenspond. James Sr. died in 1825. Contact: Robert Woodland, 105-265 Poulin Ave., Ottawa, ON, K2B 7Y8; email: woodrowe@sympatico.ca

Posted: October 29, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Searching for the family of Henry Groves (born 1771-1772, England). Henry immigrated to Bonavista, NL. He married Catherine Tobin (Toban) on December 28, 1793 and had one son, Henry. Henry Sr. died March 4, 1859, Bonavista. Contact direct descendant: Don Groves Salter, 2285 Gale Ave., Coquitlam, BC, V3K 2Z2; email: ddsalter@shaw.ca

Posted: October 22, 2009, CORNER BROOK; October 28, 2009, SUMMERSIDE
QUERY: Where were Michael Bailey’s parents from? When did they arrive in Newfoundland? Michael, born December 1830 in NL, the son of Marie Stone and Michael Bailey, had three siblings: Mary Ellen, Gertrude and Catherine. Michael Jr. immigrated to Lot 47, PEI and married Anne Hackeet, Red Pt., PEI (children: John and Michael). His second wife, Margaret MacDonald, was from Tracadie, PEI (children: Aeneas, Joseph, William and Mary Catherine). Contact: Wanda Bailey, PO Box 21, Souris, PEI, C0A 2B0; email: wanda.bailey@pei.sympatico.ca

Posted: October 8, 2009, CORNER BROOK; October 6, 2009, LUNENBURG & BRIDGEWATER; October 10, 2009, AMHERST; BEDFORD & HALIFAX, November 2009
QUERY: Seeking information on Gladys LeRiche (may also known as Lillian Libby LeRiche), born November 1913, Channel, NL. Gladys married Hugh Swatchridge Boyden on August 31, 1931, Brunswick Street United Church, Halifax, NS (License #20554). Are Gladys and Lillian the same person? If not, how are they related? Who are their siblings? Contact: Ellen Devine, 459 Bay St. North, Hamilton, ON, L8L 1N2; email: jdevine6@cogeco.ca

Posted: August 20, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking descendants of James Pitts (1735-1805) and John Squires (about 1760-1799), both of Belle Island, Conception Bay, NL, who are interested in genetic testing to prove or disprove that these individuals are related. Contact: Sue Squires, 225 Merrimac Street, Newburyport, MA  01950 USA; email: susan.squires@acelere.net

Posted: August 6, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Looking for descendants of Ebenezer Pynn (1857 - 1942) or someone who may know the maiden name of his mother, Mary Ann, who died July 13, 1870, age 34 years. Mary Ann was the first wife of Moses Pynn (1835 - 1909). Moses’ second wife was Mary Sampson (born 1850), the mother of Lancelot Pynn (1891 - 1957). Contact: Alexander Payne, PO Box 6332, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5N3; email: awpayne@eastlink.ca

Posted: July 14, 2009, LUNENBURG & BRIDGEWATER; July 16, 2009, CORNER BROOK; July 18, 2009, MONCTON; July 25, 2009, AMHERST
QUERY: Seeking information on the death of John Kidder who died in 1887. It was reported that he ‘loved the sea’ and ‘drowned at sea’. John was in his 50s when he died. His death could have happened anywhere in the world and might have been reported in a local newspaper. Contact: Betty Fredericks, PO, Box 84, No. Billerica, MA, 01862 USA; email: bbffrrpp@comcast.net

Posted: July 2, 2009, CORNER BROOK; July 7, 2009, LUNENBURG & BRIDGEWATER; July 18, 2009, AMHERST
QUERY: In search of Hartigan family members with Newfoundland heritage, specifically from the Placentia area. Many Hartigans left Newfoundland for Nova Scotia in the late 1800's to early 1900's. If you have a connection, I would like to hear from you. Contact: David J. Hartigan, 11 Maplecroft Road, Canton, MA 02021; email: hartiganvabeach@hotmail.com

Posted: June 25, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information, personal stories and portraits (and ship photographs) for the missing men of the Newfoundland Forces (Mercantile Marine, Royal Naval Reserve, Royal Newfoundland Regiment) who served in the First World War. Men with no known grave and who are commemorated on tablets at Beaumont Hamel, France will be the subject of a future book. For more information, visit the website (http://ngb.chebucto.org/NFREG/WWI/ww1-war-dead-bh-memorial-index.shtml) or contact: Frank Gogos, email: gogos@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: June 4, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When did Thomas Appleby arrive in Newfoundland? Thomas was born about 1815, probably in Scotland. He immigrated to Newfoundland around 1840 and travelled to places like Rose Blanche (1947) to preach. Thomas settled in the Burin area where at least two children were born, David (c.1840) and Edward Thomas (1843). Contact direct descendant: Diana Tibert, RR#1 Milford, Hants County, NS, B0N 1Y0; email: tibert@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: May 28, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the Yetman family of Red Bay, Labrador, specifically Stanley Guy Yetman (born 1907, Red Bay) and his father, William (born Red Bay - died 1932, Everett, Massachusetts). William was the son of Elias Yetman. Where was Elias born? Contact Stanley’s son: Paul Yetman, 122 Coliseum Ave, #205, Nashua, NH 03063 USA; email: Paulyetman@aol.com

Posted: May 21, 2009, CORNER BROOK; June 3, 2009, SUMMERSIDE
QUERY: Seeking information on Louisa Painter (1819, PEI - April 12, 1893, Coomb’s Cove, NL), daughter of Sarah Walters and Mr. Painter, sister of Melinda. What was Louisa’s father’s name? After he died, Sarah returned to Newfoundland and married widower George Hardy. Louisa married Robert Bartlett of Coomb’s Cove and together had eight to ten children. Louisa had an illegitimate son, George Painter, who married Margaret Drake of Little Bay West, NL. Contact: Janice Keeping, PO Box 135, Belleoram, NL, A0H 1B0; email: jbvk@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: May 7, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on four McGrath brothers, Thomas, James, Patrick and Peter, who supposably came to Newfoundland from Ireland. They immigrated to the United States around 1830. Two settled in New York, two moved to Chicago of which one, Patrick, moved to LaSalle County, Illinois. Patrick’s tombstone in the St. Columba Cemetery reads: Born in Co. Tipperary, Ireland September 14, 1820, died Jan. 19, 1902. Contact: Jeanne Pratt, email: jjpratt@q.com

Posted: April 30, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the Buddens family of Fogo. Stephen Buddens (born 1830, Perry’s Cove) married Ann King. Their children, all born in at Perry’s Cove, were Bartholomew (1844), Joseph (1841) and Jemima (1842). Contact: Win Desmond, 394 Hillcroft St., Oshawa, ON, L1G 2M2; email: winjohn@sympatiaco.ca

Posted: April 23, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Sarah Anne Dicks, and her parents, Nelson Dicks and Mary Kingwell (Kingswell?). Sarah was born in 1851 at Harbour Buffet, NL. Contact Sarah’s great-granddaughter: Eilene Farrell Hays, 24976 Lakeshore Drive, Dowagiac, MI 49047 USA; email: ehays@qtm.net

Posted: April 16, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When and where was John Davidge born, and how old was he when he and his eldest son, age 18, drowned while fishing in April 1867? John, a jerseyman, came from England as a servant to his Uncle John Matthews in Burgeo. John married Sarah Jane Guy (born 1830) in September 1848 and had seven children. Contact: Sharon Williams, 912 - 1333 Bloor St E, Mississauga, ON, L4Y 3T6; email: envisage88@gmail.com

Posted: April 9, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Charles and Margret Purcell Taylor of Newfoundland. Rumour has it Margret died and was buried in Nova Scotia. They had at least one son, Pierce. This family is connected to the Pretty, Dawe and Dobbin families. Was Margret Howard in Sydney, NS related? Contact Pierce’s granddaughter: Carolyn Taylor, PO Box 642, Trenton, NS, B0K 1X0; email: cmdjc_439@hotmail.com

Posted: April 2, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Looking for descendants of Elizabeth Reid, born about 1837, most likely in Battle Harbour, Labrador or possibly in Conception Bay, NL. She may have married in either place. Who did she marry? Elizabeth’s parents were Ann Rumbolt and William Reid; siblings: Timothy, Absalom, John, Henry, Matilda, Rebecca and Ruth. Contact: Clyde Reid, 17 Boone's Road, Corner Brook NL, A2H 5A1; email: c_breid@nf.sympatico

Posted: March 26, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When did Mary Catherine Martin and her husband John Parsons, both of Bear’s Cove, Harbour Grace, die and where were they buried (presumably together)? John lived in Lynn, MA, USA between 1898 and 1900. It is believed Mary died in Newfoundland before 1898. Together, they had a son, Absalom, born in 1868 at Bear’s Cove. Contact Absalom’s grandson: Roy Parsons, Pembridge Manor Farm, Little Wenlock, Shropshire TF6 5BZ, England; email: pembridge@metronet.co.uk

Posted: March 19, 2009, CORNER BROOK; March 24, 2009, SUSSEX; March 28, 2009, MONCTON
QUERY: Seeking information on the Luther and Stone families in New Brunswick who have ties with families by the same surnames in Newfoundland. Contact: Morley Goodyear, 8 Read Street, Gander, NL, A1V 1E2; email: goodyears@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 12, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Samuel Norris who was a resident of St. John’s Alms House in 1893 and listed as a 71-year-old widower and pauper boot and shoe maker. He was born at Armagh, Ireland in 1823. He died in 1897 and was buried in the charity section of the Church of England cemetery. Where was Samuel between 1894 and 1897? Christine Shelmerdine, 34 Cotswold Drive, Royton, Oldham, Lancashire, England, OL2 5HD; email: christine.shelmerdine@ntlworld.com

Posted: February 19, 2009, CORNER BROOK; March 5, 2009, AMHERST
QUERY: Seeking information on William H. Thompson, born in c.1830 at Lancashire, England. William probably died Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. Exactly where did he die and when? Where was he buried? Who were his parents? Contact: Ryan Thompson, ryandmsthompson@comcast.net

Posted: February 12, 2009, CORNER BROOK; February 21, 2009, AMHERST
QUERY: Seeking information on Mary Norcott of St. John’s, NL. Mary, born about June 2, 1865, died on June 27, 1944 in Pictou, NS. She immigrated to NS about 1887. Norcott may by her birth name or married name and may not be spelled correctly. Contact: Ryan Thompson, 1940 SW 17th Ave., Oak Harbor, WA,  98277 USA; email: ryandmsthompson@comcast.net

Posted: February 5, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Johanna Munright (born October 1865, Harbour Grace, NL), daughter of Lucy Slocum and John Munright. Johanna had a sister, Ann Munright, who was born in 1866 and died February 18, 1888, and an uncle, Patrick Hearn. Contact: Nancy Tower, PO Box 2123, Abington, MA 02351 USA; email: fanniegrace@verizon.net

Posted: January 29, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Martha Susannah Crew(e) and her parents, Ann and Robert Crew(e) of Dawsons Cove. Martha, born around 1872 at Dawsons Cove, married James Elias Hickman of Fortune. Contact: Tom Grandy, PO Box 618, 13 Hyde Street, Grand Bank, NL, A0E1W0; email: tomgrandy@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: January 22, 2009, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Martin Fewer, born around 1876. Martin married Mary Ghaney, daughter of Bridget Doyle and Edward Ghaney. Their last known residence was Woods Island, NL. Contact: Mary Kennedy, 666 Surrey Lane, Burlington , ON, L7T 3S6; email: summer_fawn@hotmail.com

Posted: January 15, 2009, CORNER BROOK (PHOTO to the right)
QUERY: Can anyone identify Grandpa? Is he related to John Ronaghan (born1839, Monaghan, Ireland), William Askin (born 1804, Monaghan, Ireland), Patrick McCloskey (born c.1827, Ireland), Patrick McDonald (born c.1821 Monaghan, Ireland). Contact: Pamela Chatfield, 2946 N 2175 W, Cedar City, UT 84720 USA; email: pdchatfield@gmail.com



2008

Posted: October 23, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Looking for relatives of Benjamin Walters and his wife, Ellen Jane. Benjamin was born in Newfoundland. The couple moved from Newfoundland to Nova Scotia in or before 1917. Benjamin was born in Newfoundland and died on September 11, 1944 in Ontario. Contact: Heather Brow, Box 66, Bowsman MB, R0L 0H0; email: p_h_brow@yahoo.com

Posted: October 16, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the William J. Byrne (born May 1864) and his family. William, the son of Jane Hurley and John Byrne, married Anna Reynolds in Harbour Grace on April 10, 1893. They moved to Boston in the early 1900's. Contact: Carole O’Malley, 8 Dustin Street, Saugus, MA 01906 USA; email: captbill-carole@comcast.net

Posted: October 9, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Stephen Budden, son of Mary Slade of Marshall’s Folly, NL and William Budden of Perry’s Cove, NL (born Dorset, England). Stephen was born September 3, 1820 at Perry’s Cove. He married Ann King. Stephen moved to Seldom, Fogo. Contact: Win Desmond, 394 Hillcroft St., Oshawa, ON, L1G 2M2, email: winjohn@sympatico.ca

Posted: October 2, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Richard Rendle (Randel) who was born in 1811, the son of Thomas Rendle of Devon, England. Richard, Master of the Brig “Sophia”, drowned at Demerera, NL on November 8, 1835 (or 1836). The “Sophia” was owned by Charles McCallem, St. John’s. Contact: Ginny Kaus, 38930 No. 54th St., Cave Creek, AZ 85331 USA; email: ginnykaus@mindspring.com

Posted: September 25, 2008, CORNER BROOK; October 8, 2008, SUMMERSIDE, PEI
QUERY: Seeking information on Esme Tuff, born 1923, Bonavista Bay, NL, daughter of Cecilia Sparks and James Tuff. Esme married Lloyd Ralph Frances, born January 15, 1922, Prince Edward Island. Contact: Joe Tuff, 154 John Street, Staten Island, NY 10302 USA; email: Jostlingjoe110@aol.com

Posted: September 18, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on John Skinner’s family of Fogo. His son, Abel, was born in 1830. Did the family have some connection to Dunvegan? Abel’s home and his daughter’s were both bore the name Dunvegan. Contact Abel’s great-granddaughter: Nicki Wright, 84 Plantagenet Crescent, Bearwood, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 9PJ, England; email: nicki.wright63@ntlworld.com

Posted: September 11, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Charles Taylor of Harbour Grace who married Margret Purcell. Their children were Pierce (Peter/Peater, married Christena Graham), Alice, Mammie, Minnie, Phoebe (married Walter Pretty), Charles, Ned and Will. Charles Sr. moved to Nova Scotia around 1907 or later. Contact Pierce’s granddaughter: Carolyn Taylor, Box 642, 10 Acadia Street, Trenton, NS, B0K 1X0; email: cmdjc_439@hotmail.com

Posted: September 4, 2008, CORNER BROOK; September 13, 2008, AMHERST, NS
QUERY: Seeking information on James Ryan (born about 1878, Bonavista, NL) who married Agnes Tilley of Bonavista. James lived at Sydney, NS and worked in the coal mines. Did the couple have children? They supposably died in NS. When? Contact: Karen Fifield Munn, PO Box 23234, Churchill Sq., St. John's, NL, A1B 4J9; email: ianmunn@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: August 28, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: What happened to James Walker, his wife, Margaret, and daughter, Maria? James, pensioned off in 1816, had served with the 4th Veteran Battalion fighting in Canada. Were they aboard the Harpooner that wrecked in November 1816 off Newfoundland or did they sail another ship to England? Contact direct descendant: Margaret Holmes, 48 Newmarket Road, Redcar, N. Yorks, England. TS10  2JA; email: margaret@bholmes48.fsnet.co.uk

Posted: August 21, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When and where was Caroline born and who were her parents? When did Caroline marry Charles Welshman of Petites, NL. They had five children (including Charles Jr., born 1866), born at Petites or Little Bay. Charles Sr. is not the Charles Welshman of Shoe Cove. Contact Charles Jr.’s grandson: Robert Jamieson, 23313 Playview St., Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082-1310 USA; email: rjamie9223@comcast.net

Posted: August 14, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Pierce (sometimes may have went by Peter) Taylor of Harbour Grace, NL. Pierce was born around 1889, and might have been the son of Margret Purcell Taylor and Charles. Contact: Carolyn Taylor, PO Box 642, Trenton, NS, B0K 1X0; email: cmdjc_439@hotmail.com

Posted: August 7, 2008, CORNER BROOK - No Address published
QUERY: Researching Ann Meredith and William Carter who married in 1765 at Codroy; Mary and John Short of Cape Ray who married in the 1830's; Anne and James Caines of Moonsface who married in the 1840's; and Mary Musso and Benjamin Manuel who married in 1850 at Channel. Seeking others researching the same. Contact: Georgina Hussey, email: ghussey@rogers.com

Posted: July 31, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on William Wadland who married Harriet Bussell and lived at St. John’s, NL. A son, William B. Wadland, born April 10, 1867, St. John’s, married Eliza Matthews Butler on July 15, 1890, St. John’s. William B., Eliza and their children, including Henry James Squires Wadland, moved to Massachusetts around 1900. Contact Henry’s daughter-in-law, Beatrice: Mrs. Robert L. Wadland, 11 Lynde Street, Melrose, MA 02176-4605 USA; email: beatricef@msn.com

Posted: July 24, 2008, CORNER BROOK 
QUERY: Seeking information on John James Parmenter (Parmiter) who was born June 8, 1880 at St. John's, NL. Interested in making contact with his family. Contact: Tricia Goyette, 16 Beacon Hill Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106 USA; email: partylifer@hotmail.com

Posted: July 17, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Is the Kendell family on the west coast of Newfoundland (such as Port aux Basques, Codroy Valley and Corner Brook) related to the Kendell family on the south coast, particularly in Hermitage Bay. Would love to make contact with Kendell relatives. Contact: Thomas Kendell, 75 Southcott Drive, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, A2A 2P2; email: tkendell@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: July 10, 2008, CORNER BROOK; July 19, 2008, AMHERST
QUERY: Seeking information on Gilles Felix who married Barbe Marche of Little Bras D’Or, Cape Breton, NS (daughter of Charlotte LeJeune and Denis Francois Marche) on October 20, 1850 at Sandy Point, NL. Was Gilles born in Marseilles, France in 1822? Contact Gilles’ great-great granddaughter: Joan Boudreau (nee Felix), 1018 Mapleton Road, Moncton, NB, E1G 2K7; leeboudreau505@hotmail.com

Posted: July 3, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the Co-operative store in Pasadena in the early 1940's. When was it established? When did it close? Who were the employees and are there photos available? Why was it not successful? Contact: Bill Roberts, 353 Cotter Street, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 3X9; email: b.robertsis@rogers.com

Posted: June 26, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Leah and Edward Pike, the parents of Blanche Elizabeth and Arthur. Blanche was born at Clown’s Cove (Carbonear) about 1885. Did Edward die shortly after 1885? Leah married James Drover (second marriage for both). Blanche married Arthur Rockwood of Sunnyside. Contact Blanche’s granddaughter: Susan Khaladkar, 3403 Victoria Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 1L9; email: susan.khaladkar@gmail.com

Posted: June 19, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the families who settled in the Bay of Islands around 1865 to 1875, particularly the Murphy and Kennedy families. Many of these families are interconnected and by learning about one, more can be learned about the others. Contact: Robert Murphy, 17 Bianca Court, Lower Sackville NS, B4E 3E2; rfmurphy@eastlink.ca

Posted: June 12, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Stephen Budden, born September 3, 1820 at Perry’s Cove, NL. Stephen was the son of Mary Slade and William Budden. He married Ann King on May 20, 1841 at Carbonear. They moved to Seldom, Fogo. Contact: Win Desmond, 394 Hillcroft St., Oshawa ON, L1G 2M2; email: winjohn@sympatico.ca

Posted: June 5, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When and where did Patrick Kavanagh, son of Agnes and James, die? Patrick married Ellen Kielly (Kelly) in 1845 at Belle Island (or Portugal Cove). In 1892, after Patrick’s death, Ellen emigrated to Boston. Who were Ellen’s parents? Contact: Judy Picard, 201 W Carolinian Cir, Nags Head, NC 27959 USA; phone: 252-423-1112; email: judypicard@hotmail.com

Posted: May 29, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on lost grandfather, Azariah Randolph Dawe, born June 27, 1909 of Coley’s Point and Blow-Me-Down. Azariah’s siblings were Maria, John, Rachel (married Mr. Prowse), James and Clarabelle. When did he die? Where was he buried? Contact Azariah’s granddaughter: Karen Dawe-Maxwell, 19 Farrell Crescent, Elliot Lake, ON, P5A 3N1; email: paperroses@sympatico.ca

Posted: May 22, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the surnames connected to James Bailey. James, the son of John and probably Miss Norman, married Elizabeth, the daughter of Susan Snelling and Robert Noseworthy. James lived at St. John’s, but several siblings relocated to the USA. Contact Belle’s granddaughter: Barbara Venedam Pumyea, 119 Green St., Woburn, MA  01801-4441 USA; email: momelefant@aol.com

Posted: May 15, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Isabella ‘Belle’ Bailey’s family of Flower Hill Section, St. John’s. Belle, born August 6, 1893, was 8th of 11 children born to James Norman Bailey and first wife Elizabeth Noseworthy between 1879 and 1900. James and second wife, Rowena ‘Rose’ Moatney, produced ten more children between 1903 and 1920. Who was Pearl Bailey. Contact Belle’s granddaughter: Barbara Venedam Pumyea, 119 Green St., Woburn, MA  01801-4441 USA; email: momelefant@aol.com

Posted: May 8, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were Charles Pasher’s parents and where was he born? Charles (born 1794) married Jane Corneaux and a son, Charles, was born in July 1820 at Clown’s Cove, Carbonear. Any information appreciated. Contact: Robert Allan, 401-1000 The Esplanade North, Pickering, ON, L1V 6V4; email: evenrob@rogers.com

Posted: April 29, 2008, SUSSEX; May 1, 2008, CORNER BROOK, NL; May 3, 2008, MONCTON
QUERY: Seeking information on Walter Carey (Carew) born in Newfoundland. Walter married Mary Miller. Their children (and spouses) were John (1817-1897, Mary Whelton), Peter (born 1824, Julie Ane), Michael (born 1826), Jane (born 1829, Daniel O’Neil), Johanne (born 1836) and others. Walter settled in New Brunswick, via Ireland, between 1822 and 1833. Contact: Judy Barry, 260 Winnipeg Cres., Miramichi, NB; email: jabarry@rogers.ca      

Posted: April 17, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were Edward Carter’s parents? Edward, born c.1820, married Elizabeth and lived at Brazil, NL. Later they lived and died at Cape Ray, NL. Their children were Mary Ann (1844) and Katherine (c.1846). What was Elizabeth’s maiden name? Contact: Ethel Close, 54 Burris Dr, Valley, NS, B6L 3B6; email: eclose@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: April 10, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were James King’s parents and siblings? James (c.1850, Broad Cove - 1934, Bauline) married Mary Ann LeGrow and had several children, including William Wallace King. Contact, James’ granddaughter: Betty E. DeRego, 2246 Berkesey Drive, Valley Springs, CA 95252 USA; email: cbderego@caltel.com

Posted: April 3, 2008, CORNER BROOK; April 5, 2008, AMHERST, April HALIFAX & BEDFORD
QUERY: I am researching the Stead Family from Salvage, NL. I would like to make contact with a family member of Dr. Llewellyn T. Stead (Halifax) and/or Jean (Stead) Mumford (Truro ), both siblings of Rev. John Stead. Contact: Doug Phillips, 20 Reid Street, St. John's, NL, A1E 2K6; phone: 709-364-8552; email: phillipsd@nl.rogers.com

Posted: March 25, 2008, SUSSEX; March 27, 2008, CORNER BROOK; March 29, 2008, MONCTON
QUERY: Seeking information on Selina Sparks (of St. John’s, NL, daughter of Thomas) and her husband, Richard Thomas West (arrived in NL from England in 1907). The couple went to Saint John, NB where they married on February 1, 1908. Daughter, Evelyn, was born 1910. They went to Maine in 1912. Contact: Cynthia Taylor, 228 Wigan Road, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1DU England, liturgy1@tiscali.co.uk

Posted: March 20, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Can you identify the men in this photograph? It was taken between 1880 and 1910 by S. H. Parsons Photographic Studio (in c.1913 it became Parsons and Sons). Is William Murphy, born 1861, son of Ellen Keefe (1840 - 1882) and Michael Murphy (1835), and who married Elizabeth Forristall, in the picture? Also known as Black Bill, William, a sailor, disappeared in the early 1900's. Contact William’s great grandson: Maurice Charette, 104 Glenholme Dr., Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 4C3; email: mfcharette@shaw.ca

Posted: March 13, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: What is Rebecca’s maiden name? Rebecca married Joseph Moran King and together they had at least three children, William H., George Addy and Priscilla. After Joseph died, Rebecca married Mr. Mulley. She was buried at Bauline, NL. Contact: Betty E. (nee King) DeRego, 2246 Berkesey Drive, Valley Springs, CA 95252 USA; email: cbderego@caltel.com

Posted: March 6, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on the Lee family of Riverhead, St. Mary’s Bay, NL, particularly Peter Lee who was a policeman in Corner Brook for many years. Any information would be appreciated. Contact: Shirley (nee Lee) Foley, 31 Southcott Drive, Grand Falls, Windsor, NL, A2A 2P2; email: shirleyfoley@hotmail.com

Posted: February 7, 2008, CORNER BROOK; February 16, 2008, AMHERST
QUERY: Seeking information on Elsie Margaret Milley who was born in 1896 in Western Bay, NL. Elsie, daughter of John Milley, married George A. MacArthur. Their two children: George Reginald (KIA, 1944) and Veronica ‘Bonny’ (married Edwin (Edward) Grose). Elsie died in September 1956 at Amherst, NS. Contact: Linda C.  Bell, 764 Kitley Line 3, RR 2 Jasper, ON, KOG 1GO; email: BELLLcb@aol.com

Posted: January 31, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who did Susannah Burton marry and did she have children? Susannah, daughter of Jane and William H. Burton, was born March 8, 1894 at Wards Harbour and died February 24, 1964, age 71, at Beaumont. She was buried in the cemetery at Beaumont, Long Island. Contact Susanah’s granddaughter: Lorraine O’Quinn, 52A Reid Street, Corner Brook, NL A2H 2N6; phone: 709-634-1720.

Posted: January 24, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Catherine Frances Squires (c.1855, Broad Cove - March 16, 1931, St. John’s) and William Harris who married in c.1876, St. John’s and their children Solomon, Frederick, Bertram and Mary Ann Violet. Contact: Judith R. Schieven, 33 Elworthy Ave., London, ON, N6C 2M3; email: jschieven@gto.net

Posted: January 17, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on George Oldford (born 1838) and Elisa Brown (born 1829). The couple had five children: Pauline, Robert (married Mary Jane Elliott and lived at Grand Falls, NL), Anne, James and Edward. Contact: Rick Winter, 33 Soper Creek, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 4G3; email: ewinter8248@rogers.com

Posted: January 10, 2008, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Christina ‘Pearl’ Campbell and her husband Edward Moses Pike. Pearl, born at Sydney, NS in 1911, married Edward at Spruce Brook, NL in 1931. Where did they live after their marriage? Do they have descendants? Contact: Barb Campbell, PO Box 1369, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0; email:  sandy.barb@ns.sympatico.ca


2007

Posted: January 3, 2008, CORNER BROOK; January 19, 2008, AMHERST
QUERY: Seeking information on Ellen Doyle and her parents, Mary and William Doyle. Ellen (1815/1816, Newfoundland - June 30, 1876, Pictou, NS) married John O’Neil. Their children were Julia, William, John, Catherine and George. Ellen arrived in NS between 1815 and 1838. Contact: Kathleen Garley, 1746 Westminster Blvd., Windsor, ON, N8T 1X1; email: kgarley@can.rogers.com

Posted: December 27, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Looking for descendants of Thomas Rossiter who immigrated to Calvert (Caplin) Bay in 1805. Also seeking descendants of John Currie (1866 - 1911) possibly of Channel. Contact: Patrick Rossiter, 47 Athenic Avenue, Lynfield, Auckland 1042, New Zealand; email: pat@hyperion.co.nz

Posted: December 18, 2007, SUSSEX; December 20, 2007, CORNER BROOK; December 22, 2007, MONCTON
QUERY: Seeking information on Maud Matthews who was born June 30, 1889, at Burgeo, NL. She was the daughter of Deborah Caines and Hugh Matthews, married Mr. Power (Powers) and lived in New Brunswick. Their children were Muriel and Mannie. Contact: Pamela F. Elkas, 55 Vermont Ave., Cumberland, RI 02864 USA; email: Almagorra@aol.com

Posted: December 13, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Where were Fort William and Fort Townsend located?  Troops serving with the Royal Newfoundland Company and the 38th Regiment of Foot in 1849 to 1858 were supposed to be located at these forts. Contact: Doris Bourrie, 42 Donalbain Cres., Thornhill, ON, L3T 3S2; email: bourrie@sympatico.ca

Posted: December 6, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Interested in contacting anyone who has information or is researching the surnames Nelson, which came from Sweden to Newfoundland, and Frampton (not the Gin Cove Frampton's). Contact: Arlene Ragan, Box 155, Whycocomagh, NS, B0E 3M0; email: theragans@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: November 29, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on Benjamin Saint and Mary Walsh who married on October 17, 1835 at Lamaline, NL. Contact: Joe Tuff, 154 John Street, Staten Island, NY 10302 USA; email: Jostlingjoe110@aol.com

Posted: November 22, 2007, CORNER BROOK
Newfoundland and Labrador War Brides Project: To submit information and/or a photograph on a war bride who came to Newfoundland and Labrador from any country overseas, contact Jackie Sheppard-Alcock, 63 Atlantic Ave., Corner Brook, NL, A2H 6N7; email: gj.alcock@nf.sympatico.ca.

Posted: November 15, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Holyrood Heritage Society is compiling information on veterans of the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War from the communities of Bacon Cove through to Holyrood. If you know of someone with roots in any of these communities who may not necessarily have signed up in Newfoundland, contact Linda Fraser, Box 462 Holyrood NL A0A 2R0; email: scribblings@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: November 8, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Which fishing vessel was Thomas Taylor aboard when it sank in 1917 (or 1918) and all lives were lost. Thomas Taylor (1869, Burin), the son of John Taylor, married Selina Ann Brewer and had three children: Primadine, Clara and Emma. Contact: Diana Lynn Tibert, RR#1 Milford, Hants County, NS, B0N 1Y0; email: tibert@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: November 1, 2007, CORNER BROOK 
QUERY: Who were the children of Thomas and Priscilla (nee Perry) Trenchard of Lower Island Cove and St. John’s, Newfoundland?  Thomas died 1883 or 1884. Contact: Tina Gentile, 26 Arcadia Ave., Dedham MA  02026 USA; email: bebbles88@yahoo.com

Posted: October 25, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were Rosanna Butt’s (born April 4, 1879, Harbour Grace) parents? Her mother was from India and died when Rosanna was young. Her father was a ship’s captain. Her half-brother was William Butt. Rosanna married Robert Trenchard of St. John’s. Contact: Tina Gentile, 26 Arcadia Ave., Dedham MA  02026 USA; email: bebbles88@yahoo.com

Posted: October 18, 2007, CORNER BROOK; October 23, 2007, LUNENBURG & BRIDGEWATER
QUERY: Seeking information on Harriet and Josiah Pike. The couple moved from Newfoundland to Barrington, Shelburne County, NS in the 1860's. Some of their descendants later moved to the USA, but some remained and were still living in Barrington as recent as 1940. Contact: David Pike, 2 Hillhurst Street, Mt Pearl, NL, A1N 4N7; email: dapike@math.mun.ca

Posted: October 11, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Where was Ralph White buried? Ralph, the son of Josephine Barry and Henry White, was a patient at the Sanatorium at St. John’s in 1947. He became engaged to Mary Foley, a nurse at the Sanatorium, but died shortly afterward. Seeking information on Mary, who took care of the burial. Ralph was about 22 years old and Roman Catholic. Contact: Rose Mary Rosada, 135 Humewood Drive, Toronto, ON M6C 2W6; email: MCRosad@sympatico.ca

Posted: October 4, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Seeking information on William (Joshua) Hibbs (born October 29, 1920, Track Road, Bell Island) and Nora (Hanora) Fowler. Between the age of 12 and 16 years, Nora left Newfoundland in late the 1800's and moved to mainland Canada or the US to possibly be a domestic servant. Contact Nora’s great niece: Shirley Kennedy, PO Box 16, Conception Harbour, NL A0A 1Z0; email: skennedy@personainternet.com

Posted: September 27, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were Emma Snow’s parents and siblings? Emma, born 1843 in Newfoundland, married William Mahaney in 1866. They lived in Victoria Village. Contact: Florence Haydl, 9183 Brilliant Prairie Ct., Las Vegas, NV  89149 USA; email: haydlhome@yahoo.com

Posted: September 20, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were Leah Williams’ parents, siblings and grandparents? Leah, born c.1875 at Grace Harbour, NL, married William Brown Verge who died at sea in c.1893. They had a daughter named Wilhelmina. Contact: Wanda Skidmore, 2037 Athol Road, Springhill, NS B0M 1X0; email: skidmowl@yahoo.ca

Posted: September 13, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Who were Jordan Churchill’s parents, grandparents and siblings? Jordan was born in 1867 at Portugal Cove, NL. Was his mother’s name Elizabeth or Sadie? Contact: Wanda Skidmore, 2037 Athol Road, Springhill, NS B0M 1X0; email: skidmowl@yahoo.ca

Posted: September 6, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: Looking for information on Catherine Bailey and her husband, Thomas Kelly, both of St. John’s. Catherine, daughter of Mary Phelan and Thomas Joseph Bailey, died in February 1908. Thomas was the son of Mary Power and Thomas Kelly. Interested in making contact with any living relatives. Contact: Thomas Kelly, HC 79, Box 3232, Pittsburgh, MO, 65724 USA; email: nancy151@centurytel.net.

Posted: August 30, 2007, CORNER BROOK
QUERY: When did Deborah Rose die and where was she buried? Deborah, the daughter of Jane Keeping and Samuel Rose, was born in 1870 at Burgeo. She first married Charles Perrier of Shallop Cove and second married Michael Beniot of Sandy Point. Contact: Pam Elkas, 55 Vermont Ave., Cumberland, RI 02864 USA, Email: almagorra@aol.com

Posted: August 23, 2007, Western Star; September 1, AMHERST, NS
QUERY: Was Marian MacKay born in Newfoundland or Nova Scotia? Did she have a sister, Olive? Was she related to Alexander MacKay, former superintendent of Anglo-American Telegraph at St. John’s. Marian married Robert Templeton Smith who was born at St. John’s on November 19, 1896. In 1932, they lived at New Glasgow, NS, later moving to Montreal. Contact: Marion Baker, 615 Marine Drive, Outer Cove, NL  A1K 4C1; email: marion.baker@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: August 16, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who was George James Sinclair’s father? George was born on July 4, 1865 in Western Bay, NL. His baptism certificate states his mother was Mary Crowley and only gives his father’s occupation, a fisherman. George married Virtue Jane Crowley on April 29, 1893. Contact, George’s granddaughter: Joan (Sinclair) Fordham, 296 Tulip Crescent, Orleans, Ottawa, ON K1E 2B1; email: joan_fordham@msn.com.

Posted: August 9, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Looking for a connection to my 3x great-grandfather, Edward Hennessey. According to the records, he was born in County Kilkenny. Edward married Hannah Movell(e) in Merasheen Newfoundland in 1837. Contact: William P. Karr, 3812 W. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria, IL 61615-3979 USA; email: wm.karr@insightbb.com

Posted: August 2, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Looking for siblings and ancestors of Michael Joseph O’Brien (1847, Fermeuse/Renews, Avalon Peninsula - November 17, 1912, Providence, RI) and his wife Emma Conway (June 28, 1858, Renews - November 15, 1946, Providence, RI, USA). Contact: Bill Dorgan: #PTY 12888, PO Box 25207, Miami, FL 33102-5207 USA; email: billdorgan@billdorgan.com

Posted: July 26, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Ellen Burke, born c.1836, Burin Peninsula (possibly at St. Jacques). Ellen married John Saint of Allan’s Island and together had one child, Ambrose, born 1867. She died November 19, 1868, Halifax, NS in an accident. Contact Ellen’s great grandson: Joseph Tuff, 154 John Street, Staten Island, NY 10302 USA; email: Jostlingjoe110@aol.com

Posted: July 19, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Holyrood Heritage Society is compiling information on veterans of the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War from the communities of Bacon Cove through to Holyrood. If you know of someone with roots in any of these communities who may not necessarily have signed up in Newfoundland, contact Linda Fraser, Box 462 Holyrood NL A0A 2R0; email: scribblings@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: July 12, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Michael Smith’s parents? Michael (June 1856, Marquise - 1932) married Julia Anne Foley (May 1865, Point Mall, Marquise - 1943) on January 6, 1883, Argentia. Their children were Alexander, Thomas James, Mary, Annie, Ambrose J., Ellen, Michael B. and Charles. Contact: Carolyn Murray, 6 Mayfair Lane, #103, Nashua, NH  03063 USA; email: cmurray@wyeth.com

Posted: July 5, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on John Whiffen (1868, Southern Harbour - 1958, St. John’s) and his second wife, Ellen Best (born June 1879, Southern Harbour). They had a daughter, Violet Whiffen (born 1922), who married Stan Krupa from Arnold’s Cove Station in 1945, Chicago, IL, USA. Contact: Carolyn Murray, 6 Mayfair Lane, #103, Nashua, NH  03063 USA; email: cmurray@wyeth.com

Posted: June 28, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on William Ralph (born c.1862, Clark's Beach, possibly the son of Ann(e) Rowe and John Ralph) and Rachael Stevens (born c.1856, Bareneed, daughter of Sophie Spence and William Stevens), both of Conception Bay area. Contact: Joyce Young, 7061 Appaloosa Way Vernon, BC V1H 1B9; phone; 250-503-1518; email: robertsyoung@uniserve.com

Posted: June 21, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Is there a connection between the Cantwell family of Torbay and the Cantwell family of Corner Brook and the West Coast? Looking for any information that might connect them. Contact: Theresa Cantwell, 41 North Pond Road, Torbay, NL A1K 1B2, email: t.cantwell@nl.rogers.com

Posted: June 14, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: I am Frederick John Tipple, son of Florence and Edward Tipple, born in Humbermouth and living in Thunder Bay, ON.  Would like to hear from any relatives still in Newfoundland. Contact: John Tipple, RR#13, Thunder Bay, ON  P7B 5E4; email: fjtip@tbaytel.net

Posted: June 7, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Rosanna Butt’s (born April 4, 1879, Harbour Grace) parents? Her mother was from India and died when Rosanna was young. Her father was a ship’s captain. Her half-brother was John Butt. Rosanna married Robert Trenchard of St. John’s on March 30, 1898. Contact: Tina Gentile, 26 Arcadia Ave., Dedham MA  02026 USA; email: bebbles88@yahoo.com

Posted: May 31, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Morris (Maurice) Burt (died 1887) and his wife, Susan Gillard, of Friday’s Bay, Summerford or Twilligate, NL. Also, seeking information on James Curtis (born 1846) and his wife, Rebecca, both born at King’s Cove, NL. Contact: Tammy Curtis, 8 Gatehouse Rd, Deer Lake, NL. A8A 1L3; email: tammicurtis@hotmail.com

Posted: May 24, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking descendants of Stephen Budden, born September 3, 1820 at Perry’s Cove, NL, son of Mary Slade and William Budden. Stephen married Ann King (born c.1820, Perry’s Cove). Their children were Joseph (born July 28, 1841 in Perry's Cove), Jemima (born April 10, 1842 in Perry's Cove) and Bartholomew (born Dec. 1, 1844 in Perry's Cove). They moved to Seldom, Fogo when their son, perhaps Joseph, married a local girl. Contact: Win Desmond, 394 Hillcroft St., Oshawa, ON  L1G 2M2; email: winjohn@sympatico.ca

Posted: May 17, 2007, Western Star,
QUERY: Looking for information on the Doyle family of Gull Island, NL, past and present. Some may have moved to Nova Scotia. Of particular interest is Neil Doyle (born 1877) who married Ann(e) Layman (born 1884) on October 7, 1900 in Northern Bay, NL. Contact: Monika English, 302 - 2232 Atkins Ave., Port Coquitlam, BC  V3C 1Y6; email: moned2000@gmail.com

Posted: May 10, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: I am researching all families of Fortune Harbour, Notre Dame Bay, NL for a project that is not for public sale. Anyone with photos or information on these family, contact: Shirley Foley, 31 Southcott Drive, Grand Falls Windsor, NL A2A 2P2; email: shirleyfoley@hotmail.com

Posted: April 26, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Florence McCarthy’s parents? Florence was born in 1829 at or near St. John’s. He left home at an early age and was a cook on the Great Lakes steamships. He married Mary Ann Farmer in 1857 at Chicago, IL, USA. He died in 1881 at Chicago. Contact: Beth McBride, 723 Park Ave., River Forest, IL 60305 USA; email: MCBETH7@aol.com

Posted: April 19, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Looking for information on Dorcas and Mark Childs (1857-1911) who lived in Channel, NL. Their son's marriage certificate gives Dorcas’ maiden name as Laing. Was this Dorcas, born 1858 at Carbonear, daughter of Thomas Laing, and who lived at Bonne Bay in 1879? Contact:  Florence Haydl, 9183 Brilliant Prairie Ct., Las Vegas, NV 89149 USA; email: haydlhome@yahoo.com

Posted: April 12, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on George Ivany. George, born 1891 at Port Rexton, Trinity Bay, moved to Corner Brook and married Annie. It is thought George died young in Corner Brook area. Contact: Karen Munn, Box 23234, Churchill Sq., St. John's NL A1B 4J9; email: karenmunn@nl.rogers.com

Posted: April 5, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Brian O’Connell’s parents and siblings? Brian, born c.1863 and living in Tilt Cove, NL in 1898, married Mary Ann Moss from Nova Scotia. Their children were John (1898), William (1901) and Kate (1904). Contact: Grace Collins, Bishop's Falls, NL  A0H 1C0: email: gracecollins@nl.rogers.com

Posted: March 29, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on William Henry Pike's Family. William, born September 19, 1885, married Margaret Noble (of Little Bay, NL) on February 4, 1917. In 1921 Census for Grand Falls, the couple appear with one son, Hubert Pike, born June 1920. Contact Terry Pike, 69 Tremount St., Brooklin, ON L1M 1G3; email: terrypike@rogers.com

Posted: March 22, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Looking for information on the Walsh family of Bonavista. Margaret Gertrude Walsh, born March 4, 1846,  married  James F Merchant. Who were Margaret's parents and siblings? Contact: Barb White-Perkins, 55 Sheffield Court, Fredericton, NB E3B 4M9; e-mail: perkins@nb.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 15, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Searching for information on John Thomas Woods. John, born September 3, 1860 in Newfoundland, was the son of Mary Ann Myles and John Woods. Contact: Jennifer Woods, RR#1 Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0; email: jen.rice@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 8, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on the Brown family of Kings Cove, Bonavista, Salvage, Musgravetown and Amherst Cove, NL. Contact: Keith Brown, 244 Park Ave., Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1L1; email: kwbrown1@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 1, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: When was Jonathan King born and who were his parents? Jonathan was born c.1814, probably at Broad Cove, Conception Bay North, NL. He married Susanna Thistle in 1841 of Broad Cove. Contact: Bill King, 4 Gushue Ave., Mt. Pearl, NL  A1N 2R1; email: wcking@nl.rogers.com

Posted: February 17, 2007, AMHERST; ___, HALIFAX; February 24, 2007, MONCTON; February 27, 2007, SUSSEX; February 22, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Jane McGrifith (1775-1850). Jane married Henry Greene. They had a son, Hugh. At one time, they lived at Shubenacadie, NS. Interested in connecting with McGrifith researchers from NS, NB and NL. Contact: Nancy Greene, 114 Joffre Street, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3C9; email: courtney.nancy@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: February 15, 2007, Western Star; ___, HALIFAX, NS
QUERY: When and where did ‘Bond’ Mills die? Was it in a train or mining accident in Nova Scotia? Bond was born at North West Arm, Burlington, NL on April 22, 1877. Contact: Doyle W. Rose, 646 Empire Ave., St. John's, NL A1E 1X2; phone: 709-754-7008; email: drose@nl.rogers.com

Posted: February 8, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Thomas Paddock and his family. Thomas, his wife, Jane, and their children arrived in Newfoundland in the 1830's. The family appeared in the 1836 Census for Ward’s Harbour. Where did they come from? England? Contact: Chris Paddick, 11 Hillcrest Ave., Scarness, Queensland, Australia 4655; email: chrispad@aapt.net.au

Posted: January 31, 2007, PEI; February 1, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Patrick Dermody. Patrick (born 1860, Newfoundland) married Susan Finlay (born 1852) in 1895 in PEI. Contact: Wilma Marche, General Delivery, Robinsons, NL; or email: wilma.marche@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: January 25, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who and where did Andrew Philip Vincent of Bay St. George marry after his wife, Hannah, died in February 1897? Hannah was buried at Sandy Point, NL. She and Andrew had ten children. When did Andrew die? Contact Kim Marks, 14 Lady Diana Cr., Corner Brook, NL A2H 7C8; email: rklmarks@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: January 18, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who was Mary Rowe? Mary died August 12, 1951 and was buried in Red Brook Roman Catholic Cemetery. What was her maiden name? Who were her parents? Did she marry? Is so, who? How old was she when she died? Contact: John Rowe (Rowes of Newfoundland website: http://www3.sympatico.ca/john.rowe), 9898 Longwoods Rd., London, ON  N6P 1P2; e-mail: john.rowe@sympatico.ca

Posted: January 11, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Who were the parents of John and William Simms formerly of Twillingate, Pilley’s Island and Corner Brook? William was born July 1854. John (1848 - 1926) married  Sheila Elizabeth Parsons. Their children: Jacob, Fred Abraham, Herbert, Thomas, Mary, Maude. Contact: Raymond Wilson Simms, 34 Kent Street Rock Hill, NY 12775 USA; email: r_simms3@hotmail.com

Posted: January 4, 2007, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on the Frampton family. Elizabeth Frampton (a tailor), born c.1855, married Nicholas Nelson in St. Thomas Church in 1879 and had a daughter, Sarah Mary, born December 1879. William Frampton was a witness at the wedding. William married Mary Chislett. Contact Arlene Ragan, PO Box 155, Whycocoamgh, NS  B0E 3M0; email: theragans@ns.sympatico.ca


2006

Posted: December 28, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on the descendants of Clarissa (Clara) Benoit and James Y. Jennex of Bay of Islands, NL. Contact: Carol Hopkins, email: nfont1@telus.net

Posted: December 21, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on the Meade family from Grey River, NL, James Herbert Porter’s family from Elliston (Bird Island Cove), NL and the Badcocks family from Elliston, NL. Contact: Jim Porter, email:  James_Porter@abitibiconsolidated.com

Posted: December 2, 2006; AMHERST, NS; December 14, 2006, Western Star; December 2006, HALIFAX, NS
QUERY: Who was Mary Elizabeth Alexander’s mother? Was she aboriginal? Mary was born in 1866 at St. Georges, NL. She died June 4, 1947 at Halifax. Her father, Joseph Alexander, was from Montreal of Southern France. Among Mary’s siblings were twin sisters, Hariette and Henryetta. Contact: Lorraine Maskill, 3801 Eastern Ave., PO Box 554, Parrsboro, NS  B0M 1S0; email: maskill@eastlink.ca

Posted: November 30, 2006, Western Star; December 2006, Halifax
QUERY: Seeking information on Florence Gabriel. Florence was born October 29, 1862 at Lamaline, NL, the daughter of Elizabeth Helen and Alfred Edmund Gabriel. She married William George Harvey on February 17, 1891 at St. Mary’s Church, St. John’s, NL. Did they move to Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, perhaps? Contact: Doug Phillips, 20 Reid Street, St. John's, NL A1E 2K6; email: phillipsd@nl.rogers.com

Posted: November 23, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Hubert Hibbs (Hebbs). Hubert married Dorothy Grace Blackburn in 1943. Did they have a daughter? What is her name? Contact: Helen Wiper, 38 Mountainview Road, Lake Echo, NS  B3E 1B6; email: bigblue0093@aol.com

Posted: November 16, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were the parents and siblings of Captain John Poole of Channel? John was born c.1824 and died April 2, 1886 at Channel. He first married Harriet Strickland around 1848 and second married Hannah M. Buffett in 1870. Contact: Beth Bakenhus, PO Box 1933, Los Altos, California 94023 USA; email: bbakenhus@att.net

Posted: November 9, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking descendants of Sarah Ball and William Clothier of Rencontre West. Their children were Martha (died young), Sarah (married George Green), Richard (married Rosanna Ford), George (married Rebecca Buffett) and Mary Grace (married Enos Ford). Contact Maxine Staples, 10 Candlewood Lane, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 1A5; email: maxstap@accesswave.ca

Posted: November 2, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: The Francis family lived on Beaumont Street in St. John's. According to the 1921 Census, Henry Francis was the Head of the household widower, lists 5 sons Hugh, Charles, William, Clarence, Robert and daughter Violet. Hugh's baptism lists Henry and Rebecca as parents. What is Rebecca’s maiden name? Contact: Doug Phillips, 20 Reid Street, St. John's, NL A1E 2K6; email: phillipsd@nl.rogers.com

Posted: October 26, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Mary Anne Clark(e) (1839 - 1894, buried Lower Blue Rocks Cemetery) and Jas. Wm. Butt (1836 - 1872, Lost at Sea). They had a daughter, Jessie Louise Butt, born February 24, 1864 at Carbonear, NL (Methodist Records, Carbonear). Contact: Ingrid Greek, 12 Alpine Drive, Bridgewater, NS  B4V 3A7; email: ingrid.greek@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: October 19, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Sarah Frances Rendell’s parents? Sarah was born c.1885 at Port aux Basque, NL. Contact: Suzanne D. Lacey, 8 Overlook Drive, Danvers, MA 01923  USA; email: slacey@partners.org

Posted: October 12, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Mary Alice MacEachern’s parents? Mary, born in 1845, married John Young Sr. at Red Rocks, NL. Their children were John, Ann and Catherine. She died May 12, 1906 and was buried in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Codroy, NL. Contact: Ethel Close, 54 Burris Drive, Truro, NS  B2N 5B2; email: eclose@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: October 5, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were David Appleby’s parents? Was his father Thomas, a preacher who came from Scotland? David, born c.1840 at Burin, NL, died March 1905 at Halifax, NS. He had a son named William. Contact: Diana Lynn Tibert, Highway 2, Milford, Hants County, NS B0N 1Y0; email: tibert@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: September 28, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Susan (Susannah) Hamilton’s parents? Susan, born c.1854 at Isle Valen, Placentia, NL; married John Murrant (Murrin) October 22, 1874 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John’s; children, Alexander Pynn Murren (born September 1, 1875), John Henry Murrin (February 25, 1877), Richard Albert Murran (November 30, 1878), Lucy Eda Murrain (baptized December 10, 1880), Mary Elizabeth Murrant (December 27, 1882) and Leah Catherine Murrant (July 10, 1885). Where did they go? Contact: John H. Swanson, PO Box 664, Center Ossipee, NH 03814-0664 USA; email: swanee2@adelphia.net

Posted: September 21, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Fanny Vokey, daughter of Philip Vokey of South Dildo. Fanny married Herbert John Thorne on December 5, 1905 at New Harbour, Newfoundland. Contact: Robert Vokey, RR#5, Charlottetown, PE  C1A 7J8; email: rjvokey@pei.sympatico.ca

Posted: September 14, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Diemel Storey. In the 1945 Census for Placentia and St. Mary’s, Diemel was 24, married to Edgar, and had a daughter, Jacqueline, age 2. Researching the Diemel surname and wondering if Diemel’s is connected. Contact: Ellen Murray, 71 Orchard Park Rd., Lindsay, ON  K9V 4V8; email: ellen.murray@sympatico.ca

Posted: September 7, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Diana Vokey’s parents? Diana was of Spaniard’s Bay, Newfoundland. She married Joseph Richards of Bareneed on December 10, 1850. Any information regarding Diana

Posted: August 31, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Catherine Denine. Catherine was born c.1866 in Newfoundland. No additional information is known. Contact: Ann Simons, PO Box 1513, Palmerston North 4440, Manawatu, New Zealand; email: annkarin@xtra.co.nz

Posted: August 24, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: What is Mary Burt’s maiden name? Mary married Thomas Burt of Tizzards Harbour, Notre Dame Bay, and had a daughter, Fanny, who married George Farr of England. Contact: Jill Marshall, 39 St Michaels Ave., St Johns NL A1E 1R7; email: jillmarshall@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: August 17, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Diemel Storey who married Edgar Storey. In the 1945 Census for Placentia and St. Mary’s, both are 24 and have a daughter, Jacqueline, age 2. Contact: Ellen Murray; 71 Orchard Park Rd., Lindsay, ON  K9V 4V8; email: ellen.murray@sympatico.ca

Posted: August 10, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: (2 of 2): Who are John Parrott’s parents and siblings? John, born 1869 at Mitchell’s Brook; married Mary Jane, born March 1874 at Salmonier; known children: Catherine, Margaret, Maude, Nicholas, Thomas, Frank, William, Joseph and John. Who were Mary Jane’s parents? Contact: Mary Larson-Smith: email: mc268@cableone.net

Posted: August 3, 2006, Western Star
QUERY (1 of 2): Where were Michael Nolan’s parents and siblings from? Michael (born c.1830, Mount Carmel) married Alice Meaney (born c.1832, Mount Carmel); children: Francis (born June 12, 1859) and Simon Peter (born July 20, 1861). Who were Alice’s parents and siblings? Contact: Mary Larson-Smith: email: mc268@cableone.net

Posted: July 27, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking a maiden name and information on Dorcas (February 1857 - 1929). Dorcas may have been born at Channel; married Mark William Childs (1857 - 1911); lived at Channel/Port-aux-Basques. Contact: Florence Haydl, 3710 Sydna St. Bethlehem, PA, 18017 USA; email: haydlhome@yahoo.com

Posted: July 20, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who were Margart Sinclair’s parents? Margaret was born 1882; died May 4, 1952; married William Snow (born 1882 - died February 9, 1952). Margart and William, both from North River area. Contact: Ed Long, 806 Summit Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076-1531 USA; or email: the4thed19076@yahoo.com

Posted: July 13, 2006, Western Star
QUERY:  Seeking information on the family of Albert and Elizabeth (Betty) Snook, who were living in Stephenville in 1965. Betty was the daughter of Edward Joy and Mary Anne (Molly) Penny of Holyrood, and was my father's first cousin. Contact: Tom Hynes, 800 Eastvale Drive, Ottawa, ON  K1J 7A2; or email: hynesfamily@rogers.com

Posted: July 6, 2006, Western Star
QUERY (2 of 2): Who were David Costello’s parents? David born 1863; died September 12, 1954, both Conception Harbour, Conception Bay; married Bridget Daulton, daughter of Catherine O'Connell and James Doulton; children, Catherine (born June 1900). Contact: Ed Long, 806 Summit Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076-1531  USA; or email: the4thed19076@yahoo.com

Posted: June 29, 2006, Western Star
QUERY (2 of 2): Who were Amos Park's (1857 - c.1939) parents? Contact: Darrin Osmond, 1144 Upper Village Drive, Mississauga, ON  L5E 3H9; or email: dosmc507@rogers.com

Posted: June 22, 2006, Western Star
QUERY (1 of 2): Who were James Snow’s parents? James married Elizabeth Hughes; both died in Conception Bay. One son, William, born 1880, Conception Bay. Contact: Ed Long, 806 Summit Avenue, Prospect Park, PA 19076-1531  USA; or email: the4thed19076@yahoo.com

Posted: June 15, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Was Joseph Morrissey from County Limerick? Joseph married Ellen Kearney from County Kilkenny; their son, John, was born at St. John’s, died at sea in c.1870. Was Joseph’s brother, the famous John Morrissey of New York immortalized in “Gangs of New York?” Contact: William P. Karr, 3812 W. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria, IL. 61615-3979 USA; or email: wm.karr@insightbb.com

Posted: June 8, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on ‘fishing berths’ in Newfoundland and Labrador. How were they established and passed from one generation to the next? When my great-grandfather died, his fishing berth at Bolster/Bolter Rock, Labrador was passed to the family. Contact: Bill Cook, 86 Citadel Dr., Toronto, ON  M1K 4S6; or email: bscccook@eol.ca

Posted: June 1, 2006, Western Star
QUERY #1of 2: How did McIvers on the North Shore of Bay of Islands get its name? Is it from the Norse name Ivar which means archer? Contact: Darrin Osmond, 1144 Upper Village Drive, Mississauga, ON  L5E 3H9; or email: dosmc507@rogers.com

Posted: May 25, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Who did Leander George Pynn (Penn) marry first? Leander, born September 18, 1874 at Caplin Cove, the son of Mary Ann Miller and William Pynn (Penn, Pyn, Pinn); Salvation Army Captain Leander married his second wife, Harriet May Way at Tweed, Ontario on December 29, 1909; child, Albert N., born 1907. Contact: Murray Jones, 6410 1st Ave. North, Regina, Saskatchewan  S4T 7C3; or email: joneswm@accesscomm.ca

Posted: May 18, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on brothers, Abraham and William Charles Adams from St. George's, Devonshire, England. They were born c.1820 and moved to St. John's. Abraham Adams married Drucilla Brace on December 7, 1847 at St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's. Contact: Marilyn and Gerry Adams, 40 O'Neil Avenue, Grand Falls, Windsor, NL  A2A 2H1; or email: agerald@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: May 10, 2006, Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on the family of Pierre LeBlanc (White) who married  Mary Bridget O'Brien; children, all born Bay St. George area between 1876 and 1889 were Thomas Marcel, Mary Catherine (married George Gillingham from Burnt Islands), Alice, Mary, Patrick, Percy, Mae, Ann, Lucy and Cecelia. Contact Mary Catherine’s grandson: Paul J. Gillingham, 67 Mt. Bernard Ave., Corner Brook, NL  A2H 5G1; or email - paul.gillingham@nf.sympatico.ca

Posted: May 4, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Who were Harriett Grandy’s parents? Harriett’s obituary named, husband George Hickman; daughter, Phyllis Davies at South River; sons, Sim, Max and Woody, all at Grand Bank; siblings, James at Grand Bank and Annie Matthews at Fairview, NS. Harriett died June 17, 2004, age 84, at Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre. Contact: Randy Harnett, 18 Leslie St., Clarenville, NL, A5A 1J9; or email: rjh@warp.nfld.net

Posted: April 27, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Who were Herber Martin’s parents and siblings? Herber, born c.1891 at Harbour Grace married Elsie Woodland (born between 1893 and 1896) at Lamaline area. They later moved to Sydney, NS. Contact: Jackie Meikle, 100 Park Street, Fredericton, NB  E3A 2J5; or email: meiksjs@nbnet.nb.ca

Posted: April 20, 2005, The Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information and a photo for Johanna Perry (also known as Josephine Canning), born August 16, 1930, daughter of Mary Youden (died of TB) and John ‘Jack’ Perry, raised by Aunt Catherine and Peter Canning. She married Howard Jesso of Port au Port Peninsula on October 18, 1948. Johanna was killed by a drunk driver while waiting at a Curling bus stop on October 2, 1955. She was 25 years old and left behind six children, age five weeks to eight years, Brenda, Ron, Bernita, Howard Jr., Wayne and Rosalyn.

Posted: April 13, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information on Charlotte Petite (born 1857 at Grole), daughter of Mary Strickland (born 1827) and John Petite (born 1825). Also Charlotte’s husband, George Piercey (born 1854 at Pass Island). Contact (great-granddaughter) Mrs. Jackie Meikle, 100 Park Street, Fredericton, NB  E3A 2J5; or email: meiksjs@nbnet.nb.ca

Posted: April 6, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Who were the parents of Jessie (possibly married Joshua Soper), Providence and Sarah (married Robert Baker) Samways of Carbonear, Newfoundland? Were they Sarah Penny and James Samways? Contact (Providence’s great-granddaughter): Judy Garland Murray, 19 Newman Street., Saint John, NB  E2K 1X5; or email: weeping@nb.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 30, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Searching for parents and siblings of John O'Reilly 1830-1890 and Mary Power 1830-1901 of Placentia, Newfoundland who married on January 12, 1852 at Placentia. Witnesses were Thomas McCarthy and Margaret Hill. Contact: Randy Harnett, 18 Leslie St., Clarenville, NL, A5A 1J9; or email: rjh@warp.nfld.net

Posted: March 23, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Seeking information and photos for William Wadland who owned a grocery store on Duckworth Street, St. John’s. His wife, Harriett, died 1906. Contact: Jenney Vandelene, PO Box 86, Noble , Oklahoma 73068-0086 USA; or email: jenney542000@yahoo.com

Posted: March 16, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Seeking family members of Gladys Annette Coole, born c.1905 at Bonavista. Gladys’ last surviving relatives in the 1930's were distant cousins at Corner Brook. Contact: Linda Kelly (granddaughter), 1953 Malagash Rd., Malagash, NS  B0K 1E0; or email: keldoras.kreations@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 9, 2006, The Western Star; March 2006, Halifax
QUERY: Seeking information on John Baldwin (born Newfoundland?), settled in Halifax, NS. His great-grandfather probably came from Cork, Ireland to Newfoundland in the 1800's. Contact: Nancy Baldwin, RR#1 New Glasgow, NS  B2H 5C4; or email: john.baldwin@ns.sympatico.ca

Posted: March 2, 2006, The Western Star; March 7, 2006, Kings County Record
QUERY: Seeking information on Walter Carey (Carew) born in Newfoundland. Walter married Mary Miller; children: John (1817-1897; married Mary Whelton), Peter (born 1824; married Julie Ane), Michael (born 1826), Jane (born 1829; married Daniel O’Neil), Johanne (born 1836) and others. Walter settled in New Brunswick, via Ireland, between 1822 and 1833. Contact: Judy Barry, 260 Winnipeg Cres., Miramichi, NB; email: jabarry@rogers.ca

Posted: February 23, 2006, The Western Star (also Halifax, Lunenburg, Bridgewater, week 7)
QUERY: Seeking information on James W. Butt, 1836-1872 (drowned) and wife, Mary Ann Clark(e) 1839-1894. Their five (or seven) daughters were born in Carbonear, NL between 1852 and 1871. Mary Ann died at Black Rocks, NS, where she moved to be near her two daughters who married local fishermen. Contact: Ingrid Greek, 12 Alpine Drive, Bridgewater, NS B4V 3A7; or email: ingrid_greek@hotmail.com

Posted: February 16, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Who were the parents of Thomas Rowsell, born 1822, died 1896 at Wards Harbour, Green Bay? Thomas married Eliza Cadwell in 1847 at Ward's Harbor. The daughter, Elizabeth Ann, married Temple Knight of Jackson's Cove. Contact: Allen Beagan, 48 Artisan Way, Forestdale, Ma  02644 USA; or email: abeagan@adelphia.net

Posted: February 9, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Who were Jane Rolston’s parents and siblings. Jane married Michael Comerford of St. John’s. Jane or Michael could have died in 1854. Contact: Randy Harnett, 18 Leslie St., Clarenville, NL, A5A 1J9; or email: rjh@warp.nfld.net

Posted: February 2, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Looking for a connection between the Clothier Families of Newfoundland, particularly John Clothier of Rencontre West and Charles Clothier of Burgeo, as of 1849. Contact: Maxine Staples, 10 Candlewood Lane, Lower Sackville, NS  B4C 1A5; email: maxstap@accesswave.ca

Posted: January 27, 2006, The Western Star
QUERY: Who were James Greenslade Campion’s (Campin) parents, where and when were they born? Was his father James Lewis Campion, born March 10, 1833, Ilsington, Devon, England who settled in St. John’s? Contact: William A. Campion, Sr., 530 Bay Street, Berlin, Maryland, USA  21811; or email: campionsr@msn.com

Posted: January 19, 2006 - The Western Star
QUERY: Who were Mary French’s parents? She married John Comerford (1816-1907) on October 28, 1851 at St. John’s. Were their daughters, Jane Martha (baptized 1857) and Laura Mary (baptised 1867)? Was Mary’s brother William French? Contact: Randy Harnett, 18 Leslie St., Clarenville, NL, A5A 1J9; or email: rjh@warp.nfld.net

Posted: January 13, 2006 - The Western Star
QUERY: Who was William Garland’s father? William married Emily J. Goobie in the Gower Street Methodist Parsonage, St. John’s in 1884. Who was William Garland of St. John’s who married Margaret Sutton, widow of St. John’s in 1845; witnesses Sarah Crawley and William Earle. Contact: Judy Garland Murray, 19 Newman St., A-8, Saint John, NB  E2K 1X5; email: weeping@nb.sympatico.ca

Posted: January 6, 2006 - The Western Star
QUERY: When was George Hoddinot born? Who were his parents and siblings? When did he die? George born between 1835 and 1840 at Notre Dame Bay, married Kezia Anstey on October 1859. Contact: Paula Monson, 2640 Tiffany Court, Turlock, CA  95382  USA; or email: newfienurse@sbcglobal.net would be appreciated. Contact: Robert Vokey, RR#5, Charlottetown, PE  C1A 7J8; email: rjvokey@pei.sympatico.ca