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98-001
Traynor - Carr: Barnaby (Bernard) Traynor and Sarah Carr had a son  James born about 1841. They lived in Barnesville, Kings County, NB.  Barnaby died before November of 1843. Seeking information on the
parents of Barnaby Traynor. Possibly a connection to the Thomas Traynor who was the second husband of Sarah Carr's mother.
    -Maureen Aulson, 201 Pond St., Georgetown, MA, USA 01833 or E-Mail aulson@shore.net

98-002
McMillan: Seeking information on the family of John McMillan, born. ca 1760 in Ireland or Scotland, died in 1847 in Saint John. McMillan emigrated to Saint John  around 1820 with his wife and children and there established a book-binding business about 1822. Known children were sons David, Alexander and James
McMillan who later operated the business founded by their father. Son James is believed to have been the James McMillan who married Rachel G. Murray, born in 1813 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died in 1891 in Saint John. As early as 1835 James and Rachel lived in Hanover, Jefferson County, Indiana, USA. In about 1845, James and Rachel McMillan and their son John McMillan returned to Saint John where James died in 1886 and Rachel died in 1891. While in Indiana, James and Rachel were closely associated with several other McMillan families.
With respect to John McMillan the book binder: (1) was James McMillan who married Rachel Murray his son? (2) Did he have other children? (3) Was he related to the McMillans in Indiana? (4) Did he have other relatives in the new world?
-William H. McAdams, 1428 Pinnacle View Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM , USA 87112 or E-Mail WmMca@aol.com
 

98-003
White - McFadden: Wanted information on parents of Leslie White, born in Scotland about 1826 and his wife Elizabeth Jane McFadden. They married in Saint John on 8 July 1847. He died in Saint John on 24 June 1862. Their son, my great grandfather, John A White was born 30 November, 1852. Will reimburse for postage and copy costs.
    -Sheldon F Goldthwait, 22 Albert Meadow, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1702 USA. Or E- mail sheldon@p2.acadia.net
 

98 - 004
Sanderson: Desire any information on George Sanderson, elector in Moncton in 1885. Parents, birth date, death date. Was he from Ayrshire Scotland? What exactly did an Elector do?
    -David N. Strickland, 14533 Hague Drive, Farmers Branch, TX, USA 75234 or E Mail dstrickland@optekinc.com
 

98-005
O'REGAN: Searching for any information on Florence O'Regan (May 15, 1835 - June 2, 1922), daughter Catherine married Richard Callahan in 1894 born. Jan. 2, 1876, died in. Providence, R.I. on March 17, 1928, and son Wilbert O'Regan, born Nov. 5, 1883, last in Boston in 1928.
    -Garth Little, 3125 Massey Ct., Windsor, ON N9E 2Z6 or E Mail bosco@rustshield.com
 

98-006
Hersey: I am working on a Hersey Genealogy, in particular the branch of the family that settled in Yarmouth, NS. The information that I have was assembled by Francis C. Hersey in 1895 and published by him as a tree in the same year. It shows that the applicable Hersey line of descent was William (1-3), David (4-5). David (5) had three sons: Daniel (6), who was of Yarmouth NS, Levi (6) who married Chloe Day, 8 Mar 1780 of St John NB, and Samue (l6). I am primarily interested in Samuel (16) at this point. Samuel was supposed to
have had seven sons. He was also supposed to have been forced to sell most of a large tract of land to the American Loyalists, ending up with only a small farm in Springfield (Lower Hainesville). Of those 7 sons, I have been able to account for possibly six. Levi (7), who may have been confused with his uncle Levi (6) and settled with him in Bear River, NS. Samuel (7), who eventually migrated up the river with his son Leverette and died in Aroostook Cty ME. Elijah (7), who also went up the river and finally settled in Oakfield, ME. Jesse (7), who left and finally settled in Plymouth, ME. David (7), who was last heard of in Pennifield, Charlotte County, and may have gone to Ontario. Daniel (7), who settled in Gagetown. The seventh son may be the link to the Springfield family.  Any information on Canadian Herseys is desired, emphasis is placed on the above stated David (7) and the missing ? 7.
    -Elliott Hersey, RR 2 Box 216, Harrison. ME, USA 04040 E or E Mail ehersey@aol.com

Query 98-007
King and Mullen: I'm looking for any descendants of Michael King and Annie Mullen who married in the 1880's. Their known children were Edward John (born Dec. 9, 1888), Frances, Walter and William (Willie) of Saint John, N.B.
    -Please respond to Ronda Watson, 186 Range Hill Rd., Poland Spring, ME, 04274-5903 or by E-mail at Rawps@aol.com .

Query 98-008
Harris: I would like to make contact with someone related to the family of Odber Harris born about 1839, who was residing in Sunbury District, Blissville, Gladstone from 1871 through 1891 per the census records.
His first wife Mary must have died between 1876-1881 as he is shown as a widower in 1881 and the youngest child is five years of age. All births are shown as New Brunswick. His second wife was Mrs. Berstana Davis per 1891 census giving two stepdaughters. However, Sunbury County Happenings news items from the Religious Intelligencer Baptist Newspaper, 1854-1906, by Janice Seeley states: Mrs. Margaret Phillips married to Mr. Odber Harris, both of Gladstone, Sunbury County at Fredericton Free Baptist Parsonage on 25 May 1885. The family must have moved, as I was unable to locate them in Sunbury in 1901.
Children of Odber Harris were: Alvin born 1869; Thomas O. born 1872; Sherman born 1874; Ann B. born 1876; Mary born 1886; Alma born 1888; and Lilla born 1890. These dates are from census records.
Thomas O. (Odber?) Harris born 1872 married 1892/93 Ada F. Golding and immigrated to Maine in 1916 (information from 1920 Washington Co., Me. census). I am also interested in the Golding line. I know nothing about Ada's parents or siblings.
    -Send information to JoAnn Wear Spore, 3826 E. Glenn, Tucson, AZ, 85716-2324. Or E-mail jodonspore@worldnet.att.net .

Query 98-009
McLean - MacLeans of Queens County. From about 1780 to 1810, three different McLean families from Kintire, Scotland came to Queens County and settled in the Cumberland Bay, Mill Cove area. They were Archibald McLean ( Loyalist ), Hugh McLean (who settled in Mill Cove) and Allan McLean (who settled in Cumberland Bay area). Several members of these families were sea captains out of Saint John.
As a living direct descendant of Allan McLean, I am also trying to sort out all of the Queens County MacLeans and would appreciate hearing from any living descendants especially from the Archibald and Hugh McLean families.
    -Send information to Rev. Peter Duncan MacLean at P.O. Box 848, Colchester, VT, 05446. Or E-mail at Fertiliz@together.net .

Query 98-010
Sweet: Charles Sweet (37), widower, married Mary Ann McLeod (24) at St. Martins, N.B., on the July 2, 1896. Charles was born in Saint John and was the son of Jarvis Sweet and Elizabeth Lachye. Mary Ann was born at Little Beech and was the daughter of David and Sarah McLeod. They had at least two children - Ida Bell 1901-1905, and an unnamed son (1897-?). They lived in St. Martins until at least 1901. Mary Ann died January, 1920 while living at 127 Duke St., Saint John. Charles moved to Nauwigewauk by 1930.
I am seeking any information on this family.
    -Bob Sweet, 35 Country Lane, Island View, N.B., E3E 1A2. E-mail to bobsweet@nbnet.nb.ca .

Query 98-011
Turner: I am researching the surname Turner. Robert Turner was born about 1786, at Lincoln, Sunbury County, N.B. He died about 1823, in Fredericton, York County, N.B. He married Phoebe. They had at least four children: George William, my ancestor, Charles M., Frances and a fourth child. Does anyone know anything more about this family? I know something of George William's descendants, but I am in the dark about his wife and their other children. Robert's father was the immigrant, Holden Turner, born in 1761 in Scotland, and from Ayr. I have found a Holden born in Lanarkshire but not Ayr, that year. He arrived in 1783 from Scotland and died about 1844 in Fredericton. Holden married Jennet (sic) Hutchinson, born about 1767 in Scotland who arrived in 1776 from Scotland as a girl from Lake (Loch) Lomond (?) and died after 1851 in Fredericton. They had 10 children including Robert. I would appreciate communication from anyone who knows more of this family and especially a descendant.
    -Send information to Ralph J. Turner, 14320 SW Rock Creek Road, Sheridan, Oregon, 97378-9735 or E-mail arty@been-there.com . The phone number is (503) 843-3629.

Query 98-012
Wiggins - Briggs - Slocum: I am researching the following families and would like to exchange information with anyone concerning the families. Jacob Wiggins was born April 28, 1797 at Waterborough, N.B. He died Aug. 18, 1859 at Grand Lake, N.B. He married Permassa Briggs on Jan. 4, 1815 at Waterborough, N.B. His parents were Jacob Wiggins and Elizabeth Ruth Slocum.
    -Send information to Ralph Buzzell at 4124 N. Noble Pl., Oak Harbor, WA, 98277 or E-mail buzz@whidbey.net .

Query 98-013
Logan: I am searching for descendants of Howard Douglas Logan. He was born March 10, 1856 and died July 4, 1929. His wife Annie Gertrude Logan (nee Barrett) was born in Ireland, Dec. 8, 1870. She died Oct. 24, 1942 in Saint John.
    -Send information to Garth Little, 3125 Massey Ct., Windsor, Ont., N9E 2Z6. Or E-mail to bosco@rustshield.com .

Query 98-014
Clark: John Edward Clark born circa 1812-1820 in Saint John. He married Mary Dunham Craft and lived in Carleton (West Saint John). He was a Baptist. He died on Jan. 28, 1892. The burial permit says his father was Samuel Clark. I am seeking further information on John's parents.
    -Suzanne Lisson, 55 Old Neck Rd., Quispamsis, N.B., E2G 1L3. E-mail to splisson@atcon.com , or fax (506) 653-9789.

Query 98-015
Donovan - Hourihan: I am looking for information on the descendants of Jeremiah Donovan and Johanna Hourihan. Johanna and Jeremiah were married around 1859 or 1860, as far as I know in Sussex, N.B. They had six sons and two daughters. Denis (1861), John (1864), Timothy (1866), Michael (1868), Jeremiah (1870), James (1873), Maryanne (1875 or 1876) and Margaret (1877). These are approximate dates as they are from baptismal records. All the sons were born around the Sussex area and the two daughters were born after they moved to Fredericton Road. Johanna died on Dec. 12, 1878 and is buried at Fredericton Road Cemetery. A few years later Jeremiah married Margaret McDevitt and they moved to Melrose, Mass. with Maryann, Margaret, Jeremiah and possibly some of the other sons. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
    -Aldene M Hourihan-Gionet, 26-500 Douglas Ave., Saint John, N.B., E2K 1E7 or E-mail wish@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-016
Lyon - Pickett: Request parents and lineage of Elizabeth Jane Lyon. She was listed as a niece age seven, living with Munson and Fanny (Lyon) Pickett of Kingston Parish, Kings County in the 1851 Census. She is in the 1861 Census as age 17 with the same particulars. She was born about 1843 and died June 23, 1888 at Prosser Brook, N.B. She married about 1864 to (Matthew) George Upham of N.S. They settled at Prosser Brook where 13 children were born.
    -Bing Geldart, Box 494, Salisbury , N.B., E0A 3E0. Or phone (506) 372-9514 or E-mail bingg@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-017
Sutherland: Andrew Sutherland was born October of 1818, somewhere in N.B. I am seeking the town of his birth and the names of his parents. He married Lydia Sawyer of New Hampshire about 1845 in Maine. Their seven children were born from 1846 through 1880 in Masardis, Maine. The family moved to Silver Creek, Minnesota about 1868.
    -Warren H. Hasty, 4632 Zenith Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN 55410-1870. Or E-mail WHasty@aol.com

Query 98-018
MacNeil - Prenty - Beaton: Here is my story of Kate. She was born in Sydney Mines, Cape Breton, N.S. She was the niece of Angus and Jane MacNeil of North Sydney. Kate married and moved to Saint John, N.B. Although elderly in the 1960s, she occasionally received visits from her MacNeil, Prenty and Beaton cousins, one of these cousins being my grandfather MacNeil. She had a good relationship with her cousin Evelyn (Prenty) Beaton of North Sydney and they visited each another. I do not know Kates maiden nor her married name. I would like to learn more about cousin Kates family. If you can help me find Kates family, please contact:
    -Kathy Martin, 19 Greeleys Ct., Waltham, MA 02154. Or E-mail kathymartin@rocketmail.com

Query 98-019
Washbourne - Vaughan - Mercer: I am seeking information on my great-great-grandfather, Able Washbourne of St. Martins. Did he have a brother William? Were his parents William Wasbourne and Polly Mercer. His wife was Abigail Vaughan. Who were her parents? If you have any information please contact:
    -Lucille Dykes, 7275 Twin Branch Rd., Atlanta, GA 30328. Or E-mail jdykes@interserv.com

Query 98-020
Wilson - Jardine - Petch - Carruthers: James W. Wilson and Elizabeth D. (Jardine) both school teachers emigrated from Scotland circa1820. They had several children. Three drowned in a boating accident off Reeds Point in 1859. In the same accident two grandchildren also drowned. They were the children of Helen (Wilson) and Charles Petch. James Wilson died in Saint John on May 13, 1863. Where would he be buried? Elizabeth died Nov. 8, 1887 and is buried in St. Andrews Church, Rexton, Kent Co., where she lived with her son Peter Wilson and his wife Margaret Carruthers. Any information on this family, or the Petch family would be greatly appreciated.
    -Dorothy Wilson Graham, 236-66A Street, Delta, B.C. V4L 1M5. Or E-Mail djg@direct.ca

Query 98-021
KEIRSTEAD - SCHOFIELD - SCOTT - JORDAN: I am seeking birth, marriage and death dates for my great grandparents Stephen Foster Keirstead and his wife Elizabeth Scott. His parents were Thomas P. Keirstead and P. Ann Schofield of Queens Co., NB. Her parents were William H. Short and Kezia Jordan. For a time Stephen and Elizabeth lived in Saint John until he disappeared from the scene in the 1880 - 1890s; she was still living in Saint John in 1911 and perhaps later.
    - David G. Keirstead, Box 2082, Hampton, NB, Canada, EOG!ZO

Query 98-022
O'DEA - DEA - DUNDON: I am very interested in any information on the exact date and the ship that enabled my Irish O'Dea - Dea ancestors to arrive in Lower Canada. .Michael O'Dea (born 1750?) married to Margaret Dundon lived in Bruff parish, Limerick, Ireland. Three of their sons James, John & Denis came to lower Canada (New Brunswick - Gaspe Coast, Quebec) around 1816/1825. James is my 4th great-grandfather. He married Ann (Nancy) Enright in Ireland and had children born in both Ireland and the Gaspe coast. The first born on the coast is Mary Ann in 1825. Children that would have come out with then include Patrick, James (1800), Honora (1804), Catherine (1816), Thomas (1816). Church records from Jacquet River, N B supposedly mention a Jean Day (Patrick and Bridget Daly?) born 28 August 1825. This could be a reference to our Dea family, as James daughter Bridget (1800?-1896) was married in Ireland to Patrick Jones (1801-1886) and would very likely have come out at the same time. They ended up at Port Daniel on the Gaspe and had a big family. Most of the family went by the name of Dea - Day in North America. Denis had no children, but descendants of John and James total about 1500 names since recorded. Thomas, my 3rd great-grandfather, was born around 1816 in Ireland and died in 1874 at Port Daniel, Bonaventure Co Gaspe P.Q. He married Catherine (Kitty) Dow in 1840. Kitty was born on the coast in 1819. She died at Port Daniel in 1907. I would welcome any comments or information relating to the above.
    - Brian Dea - O'Dea, 22 Eastview Ave., North Ryde, Sydney, Australia, 2113. E-mail onedea@wr.com.au

Query 98-023
RILEY - CASSIDY - CORR - McHUGH: James Riley, born 1838 in New Brunswick, Canada, married on September 08, 1873, Elizabeth Ann Cassidy, daughter of James and Jane (Corr) Cassidy, born August 1837 in Portland Parish, Saint John County, NB. With their daughter, Eliza, they were living in Hampton, Kings County, NB in the 1901 Census. Eliza married John McHugh. Elizabeth Ann (Cassisdy) Riley died 14 July 1916. Funeral was at St. Alphonse Catholic Church and burial was in Hampton. If you have any information about James Riley, such as; Parents names, date and location of birth, death and burial - please contact
    - LaVonne Geesey, 4855 N. Desert Tortoise Place, Tucson, Arizona, USA 85745-9214 E-mail to dlgeesey@worldnet.att.net

Query 98-024
PEACOCK: I am seeking anyone who would like to share info on Peacock's who originally settled in York County ( Williamsburg). They arrived in 1848 from Ireland - Belfast area.
    -Brian Ballard, 66 Rivershore Drive, Saint John, NB, E2K 4T5 E-mail ballard@acton.com

Query 98-025
BLAIR - O'NEILL: Josephine Florence Blair was born May 06, 1919 and baptized at Holy Trinity Church, Saint John on June 01, 1919. Her mother, Isabelle O'Neill was 21 years old, living, at 121 Millidge Ave., Saint John when she married Michael Blair, aged 24 on June 19, 1918. The officiating priest was Rev. J. F. Coughlan. Michael Blair was a member of Reg. #2704127 7-C.G.R. C.E.F. He died Feb. 06, 1919, three months before his daughter Josephine was born. He was born in Belledene. I am trying to locate Josephine, who would now be 79 years old.
- Frances Blair Buote Adams, 40 Lackie Road, Saint John, NB, E2N 1X5. Phone (506) 696-4204

Query 98-026
Raymond - Rice - Tompkins: Samuel Rice Raymond Sr. is the sixth generation of my Raymond line. He was a Loyalist and came from Darien, Ct. He was born circa 1765 and died in 1826 at Woodstock, N.B. He married Mary Newman circa 1783. Their son, named Samuel Rice Raymond Jr., was born in 1787 at Hampstead, Queen's County, N.B. He died May 16, 1868, in Woodstock, N.B. He married Magdalena Tompkins in 1812. Another son of Samuel Rice Raymond, Sr. was named David Newman Raymond who, in turn, named his fifth son Samuel Rice Raymond, born 1835 and died Feb. 2, 1859. Samuel Rice Raymond, Sr. had a third son named Cadwalder Mallory Raymond (1793-1879), who also named a son Samuel Rice Raymond (1840-1868). I am seeking information explaining how and where the name Rice crossed the Raymond ancestry often enough to become a part of these four Raymond's names. It couldn't have been just a coincidence.
    - Paul B. Raymond, 2126 No. Winnifred, Tacoma, WA 98406. E-mail to pabloray@worldnet.att.net.

Query 98-027
Taylor - Robertson - Wishart: I am seeking information on Charlotte Taylor whose daughter Elizabeth Williams aka Wishart married Duncan Robertson on Sept. 22, 1791, in the parish of Newcastle in Northumberland County.
    - Phyllis Mason, 4581 John St., Vancouver, B.C., V5V 3X3. Or E-mail to phidelta@langara.bc.ca.

Query 98-028
Mullins - Carroll: I am interested in the family of Robert Mullins and Margaret Carroll. Two of their children were baptized in the Miramichi area: Robert, born Aug. 7, 1825, and Arthur, born about June 1, 1827. This family is then gone from Northumberland County records. If anyone knows what happened to this family or is a descendant, please let me know.
    - Joseph E. Carroll, 4261 Queens Way, Minnetonka, MN 55345. Or E-mail to JCarr24904@aol.com.

Query 98-029
Turvey - Ward - Gray: I am researching the Michael Turvey Family of Jacquet River, Restigouche. Michael Turvey, disbanded from the 98th Regiment of Foot and married Hannah Ward at Beresford, Restigouche County August l830. Was Hannah the daughter of Ebenezer Ward and wife, Mary Gray who lived in Jacquet River until their land was sold in l840?
    - Mary Turvey, 52 Oakridge Drive, Marquette, Michigan 49855. Or E-mail Mturvey@aol.com.

Query 98-030
Wilson: My query concerns William Wilson who died in Lower Douglas Co. in 1847. We'd like to find out if there are any ships' records or land records that show when he came to N.B. and where in Ireland he departed from. We think he's our link to Ireland but have no proof. His son George Wilson was born in 1839-40 and was left living as an orphaned nephew with aunt and uncle James Johnston near Birdton in the Tay Valley.
    - Ann Kerr, 1605 NW Iowa, Bend, Ore 97701. Or E-mail to akerr@bendnet.com.

Query 98-031
Laughy - Cassidy: Ellen Jane (Nellie) Laughy was born in Norton, Kings County on Oct. 11, 1875, the seventh child of John C. Laughy and Catherine J. Cassidy. She was baptized on Oct. 17, 1875, at age of six days at St. Stephen's Catholic Church at Norton and the sponsors were James S. Brown and Ellen Cassidy. It appears that her only sibling to remain in N.B. was Delacey O'Willette Laughy, who died in Norton at the age of 40 in 1913. In 1923, she was listed as a housekeeper and boarding at 196 Waterloo St., Saint John. She died between 1924 and 1943. I am trying to find her date of death and place of burial.
    - LaVonne Geesey, 4855 N. Desert Tortoise Place, Tucson, Arizona 85745-9214. E-mail to dlgeesey@worldnet.att.net.

Query 98-032
Burbridge - Cotton: I am seeking information on the ancestors and descendants of Mary Ann Burbridge born circa 1827-1830 in Fredericton, N.B. She was married on Feb. 24, 1852, in Boston, Mass. to James R. Cotton of Cornwallis, N.S. They raised a family in Stoughton, Mass. and she died there Feb. 3, 1874.
    - Frank L. Clifford, P.O. Box 646, Damariscotta, ME 044543. E-mail to cliffinc@lincoln.midcoast.com.

Query 98-033
Kearney - Ross: I am seeking the parents of Mary Kearney, who married John Ross on Sept. 2, 1852, at the Anglican Church in Andover, Victoria County. (The witnesses were Thomas Copeland and Laura L. Beardsley). The family lived in Arthurette, and later settled in Woodstock. Mary died on Sept. 21, 1884 and is buried in Woodstock. According to the grave marker, Mary would have been born on April 16, 1818. This is not the Mary Kearney who lived in Brighton with daughter, Madelen(y).
    - Roger Melin, 124 Springbrook MHP, Clifton Park, NY 12065. E-mail: Rmelin13@aol.com.

Query 98-034
Whirty: Thomas and Margaret Whirty were known to have been in Moore's Mills, Charlotte County area in the 1840s. Their sons George Clinton Whirty and Patrick Whirty were born in Moore's Mills and are buried in Moore's Mills Cemetery. They also had a daughter, known only as "Mrs. Daniel Johnson." Any information on Whirty, Whorty, Wherty families is appreciated. Other surnames associated are Marshall, Thurston and Johnson.
    - Rhonda Little, 14 Lincoln St., Millinocket, ME 04462. E-mail to little4580@aol.com or gfsrhonda@aol.com.

Query 98-035
Peters - Lawrence - Shanklin: My great grandfather, William Peters appears in the 1851 Census living in Saint John with wife Mary Matilda (Lawrence), 4-year-old son George Justin and 2-year-old daughter Margaret. Also listed in the household was a stray, Martha Shanklin, aged 70. The census record also says William was born in England and that he entered the colony in 1840. He subsequently received a land grant and settled at Londonderry in the Shepody Road area. Although there are good records of his descendants, we are unable to find any records pertaining to him previous to the 1851 census. Also, we have been told that Mary Matilda came from Grand Pré, N.S., but have been unable to verify that. We would greatly appreciate any pre-1851 information on this family.
    - Russ Peters, 659 Laverendrye Drive, Gloucester, Ont., K1J 7X5. E-mail to peters@atreide.net.

Query 98-036
Sirles - Ramsdell: I am looking for information on the descendants of Jacob Sirles/Searles/Surles and his wife Elizabeth Ramsdell of Campobello. In the 1851 census the children were listed as William, 13, Dorothy, 11, Nathan, 9, Charles, 7, Ulda, 3, Elizabeth, 2 months. Jacob was aged 42 and Elizabeth 35, all were "natives" of Campobello, N.B. I have information on William who married Louisa Robinson and Dorothy who married Charles Henry Fletcher and I would be happy to exchange.
    - Heather Waddingham, 342 Owens Crescent, Kingston, Ont., K7M 8H8. E-mail to lilman@king.igs.net.

Query 98-037
Price - Grant: The person I am seeking information on is William Thomas Price. The 1861 York-Southampton census, N.B. Genealogical Society Editorial page 481, claims that he was born in England. He and his daughter Lydia were living with his son William at that time. He was Church of England initially, then belonged to the Free Baptist Church. He left two sisters in England and possibly a brother in PA. In 1820, he applied for a grant of land in Saint John, but soon came to the Northampton area. The names of his parents and other members of the family are not available. He married Lydia Mott Grant on March 6, 1824. He was a blacksmith. I am trying to find out his birthplace which I might be able to do if I knew which ship he came over on to Saint John.
    - Barry Price, 4607 John Street, Vancouver, B.C., V5V 3X4. Or E-mail bprice@Direct.CA.

Query 98-038
Hatfield - Muise - Rand: Thomas Hatfield was baptized on Aug. 24, 1834, in South Kelsey, Lincolnshire, UK. He married Louisa Wakelin on March 11, 1866, Birmingham, UK, and he died on Nov. 16,1893. His sister Ann Hatfield was baptized March 17, 1833, in South Kelsey, Lincolnshire, and married John Rands on Dec. 6, 1850, in Waddingham, Lincolnshire. One of his daughters, Louisa Hatfield, born March 18 , 1876, in Birmingham, UK, died 1954 in Yarmouth, N.S. She was married to George A. Muise and they had 20 children. Some of their family lived in Saint John. I am seeking information on the above families.
    - R.E. Humphries, 117 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, N.B., E2E 2T8. Or E-mail to sarahboo@nbnet.nb.ca.

Query 98-039
Smith - Guptill: I am searching for information on my paternal great grandmother, Bertha M. Smith born about 1880 in - or around Steuben, Me. She married Jesse Hughetson Guptill and lived on Grand Manan Island until moving to Machiasport, Me., in 1904. I am looking for her parents and ancestors.
    - Kerry Guptill Kosky, P.O. Box 239, Westbrook, CT 06498. E-mail to kerrykosky@snet.net.

Query 98-040
Dennison: I am seeking information on Vernon D. Dennison, his wife Basha and their daughter Verna and their descendants. My last record shows them in the Fredericton area in 1901.
    - Allan Dennison E-mail dgm@world.std.com or dennison@vitech.com.

Query 98-041
Lee: I have ancestors in Saint John about whose antecedents I am unable to find anything. They are John Lee, born circa 1771, died Nov. 14, 1852, and is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery. His wife Elizabeth Anne, surname unknown, born circa 1775, died June 3, 1850, and was buried Cedar Hill Cemetery. I have not found a record of their marriage, but it was likely around 1800 which is the approximate birth date of their oldest child, George. Their children: George Lee (1800 -1876) married in 1834 to Catherine Ann Strange; Nehemiah Lee (1803 -1845) married 1829 to Elizabeth Clarke; Elizabeth Lee (1804 -1897) married 1852 to Stephen H. Shaw; Ann Lee (1807 -1847); Mary A. Lee (1810 -1896) married 1832 to Robert Thorne Brittain; Loranah Forest Lee (1813 - 1900) married Isaac James Olive; Rebecca H. Lee (1817 - ??) married 1851 Edward D. Gore; Margaret J. Lee (1821 - ??) married 1834 Daniel James Eastey; Emma P. Lee (1825 -1890).
    - David Reed, 30 Sackville Place, Toronto, Ont., M4X 1A4. E-mail to dreed@interlog.com.

Query 98-042
Brown - McAfee - Scully: My grandfather, James Brown and his brother Robert, left Ireland as young boys. They came to Saint John and lived with their aunt, Rosanne McAfee, wife of Samuel McAfee. We do not know the names of his parents or what part of Ireland they lived in. James Brown married Bridget Scully, Sept. 6, 1858, in St. David's Church in Saint John. The witnesses were Rosanne McAfee and Margaret Maria Brown. James died as a result of an industrial accident on July 1, 1875. He was 42 years old. The Brown and McAfee families lived in Portland, now Saint John. Unfortunately the first census on record for Portland is 1881. I would appreciate any information on James Brown and Rosanne McAfee.
    - Douglas Brown, 2356 Mountland Drive, Peterborough, Ont., K9K 1W4. Phone (705)749-6885 or E-mail to dougjean@peterboro.net

Query 98-043

Wallace: I am interested in the Wallace Family of Pointe-du-Chêne, N.B.

<>Pat Allan       Email: amms(at)autobahn.mb.ca  or amms(at)shaw.ca

Query 98-044

Boucher - Jacobs - DeCoste - Briand: I am searching for information on Charles Boucher, believed to be born in N.B. He married Matilda (Ann) Jacobs, who was born in Cowansville, Que. There were four children born of this marriage. Caroline Boucher (born 3/29/1891) married Ustache Agustin DeCoste (born 9/13/1885), Havre Boucher, N.S. Salina Boucher married to Ustache Agustin DeCoste (3rd wife). Joseph Boucher married to Mary Josephine DeCoste of Havre Boucher and Leah Alice Boucher (born 1/7/1899 in Milton, Ma.) married to Frederick Fidel DeCoste of Havre Boucher. All the DeCoste were of one family, that of Jeffrey DeCoste and Anne Briand.
    - Karen DeCoste Perusse, 12921 129th Avenue N., Largo, FL 33774. Or E-mail KP33774@aol.com

Query 98-045
Gordon - Gaynor: I am looking for the date and place of death of Thomas Roach Gordon. He was a hardware merchant of Saint John. He was born in 1820, at Fort Lawrence, N.S., and married in 1844 to Mary Ann Gaynor, who was born in 1821, in Saint John, N.B. He moved to New York, approximately 1855-60. Mary Ann, wife of Thomas R. Gordon died in 1883, at Brooklyn, N.Y. Thomas is believed to have died in 1895 while away from home on a trip, possibly having to do with business or family property.
    - Jane Miller, 1053 Lombardy Street, Kingston, Ont. K7M 8M6. Or E-mail gmiller@limestone.kosone.com

Query 98-046
Cole - Parker - Ackerley: I am researching the family of David Cole who settled in Coles Island. There are many blanks in my research. This is a query about him and one of his sons. When and where was David Cole born? Somewhere in the United States. Who were his parents? His first wife's first name was Elizabeth, but I do not know her maiden name nor where and when they were married. His second marriage was to Deliverance Parker. I do not know her maiden name - this was her second marriage - nor when or where she died. One son of David Cole and Elizabeth was Samuel who married Salome Ackerley. I know that Samuel died between 1871 and 1881 and Salome died after 1881, but I do not know when or where.
    - Betty Mitchell, 39 Rockfield Cres., Nepean, Ont. K2E 5L6. Or E-mail bamitch@magmacom.com

Query 98-047
Long: I am looking for any available information on Patrick Long who emigrated from Donegal, Ireland in 1820 to the St. John River Valley (above Fredericton) and then later to the Miramichi (Ludlow area). Siblings? Parents? Birthplace? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
    - Edwin Long, R.R.#1 Ludlow, N.B. E0C 1N0. E-mail edlong@nb.sympatico.ca

Query 98-048
O'Donnell: Seeking any information on Owen O'Donnell (and family) who arrived in 1850 from Londonderry to Saint John - Clonmang Ireland.
    - Julie Chitwood, The Lazy Rabbit Ranch, 3666 W. Sheep Tr., Elfrida, AZ 85610. E-mail CHITWOOD@vtc.net

Query 98-049
Upham - Lyon: I am seeking the parents and lineage of (Matthew) George Upham, born on Nov. 25, 1824/1828 in Nova Scotia. He died about 1917 at Prosser Brook, N.B. He was married about 1864 to Elizabeth Jane Lyon of Kingston Parish, N.B. They lived at Prosser Brook, N.B., where 13 children were born. George and sister Marjorim were in Coverdale Parish in 1851 and Elgin Parish in 1861.
    - Bing Geldart, Box 494, Salisbury, N.B. E0A 3E0. Phone (506) 372-9514 or E-mail bingg@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-050
Hutton - Hunter - Eldridge: I would like information on burial sites for the following three people: George Hutton born April 26, 1868 at Beaver Harbour, N.B., and died about 1957. His first wife, Bessie Nettie Hunter, born 1872 and died Oct. 24, 1895. His second wife Annie E. Eldridge. Born? Died? They were married July 12, 1899.
    - Ray Virtue, 105 Shea Ave., Pembroke, Ont. K8A 7W9. Phone (613) 732- 4123 or E-mail eskl@istar.ca

Query 98-051
Bradley: I am looking for information on Oliver and John Bradley who lived near the Tobique in the early 1800's. It is believed that these Bradleys came from Ireland to Vermont around 1650. I have information I can share. I hope we can help each other.
    - Rose Staples, R.R.#1, Millville, N.B. E0H 1M0. Or E-mail roses@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-052
Nickerson - Rogers: My great grandfather, William George Nickerson, was born about 1849 in Jordan Mountain, N.B., and he married Berdilla Rogers, born 1852. They lived in Killam's Mills, N.B., and had the following children: Adelaide, Verna, May, Harry, Agnes Amy and Howard Leslie. I am interested in hearing from anyone who may be able to provide William and Berdilla's marriage date, birth dates of the children, or any other information about this family.
    - Gerald M. Nickerson, 1280 Maple Crossing Blvd., Unit 19, Burlington, Ont. L7S 2G2. Phone (905) 639-0963. Or E-mail geraldmn@worldchat.com

Query 98-053
Ready - Michaud: Thomas Ready married L. Justine Michaud on April 4, 1828, in St-Basile, Madawaska. Thomas was the son of Thomas Ready and M. Anne Martin. Justine was the daughter of Alexandre Michaud and Genevieve Gauthier dit Larouche. Kathy Ready Cocuzzo, 74 Walnut St., Everett, MA., 02149. E-mail kaceeo@aol.com .

Query 98-054
Eaton - Nesbitt - Biggers - Hazelwood: My great-great-grandfather, James Eaton is said to have come to Canada in 1824. His first wife was Rachel Nesbitt-Biggers, daughter of Humphrys Nesbitt. His second wife was Sarah Hazelwood. James Eaton lived from 1800 to 1859. He came from County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. All the information I have is from gravestones. James and Rachel are buried together in Crosby, Ont. Sarah is buried in Boissevain, Man. I have heard there are Eatons and Biggers living in close proximity in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia. Any information (port/date of entry, marriages, deaths, etc.) to support this information would be greatly appreciated. Richard W. Eaton, 62 Hawkins Crescent, Winnipeg, Man., R2N 1G9. Or E- mail to rweaton@escape.ca .

Query 98-055
Harold - Perkins - Whitney: My great-grandmother Clara A. Harold married Gideon E. Perkins at Woodstock, N.B., on Aug. 11, 1880. In the marriage record it states that she came from Tracy Mills. I am trying to find out where she was born and who her parents were. I believe they may have been Everet Harold and Mary Whitney who are buried at the United Baptist Church cemetery in Centreville, Carleton County, N.B., but I have no proof of this. I have not been able to find Everet and his family in the 1861 or 1871 census. Clara was born in 1860 and certainly should have been in the 1871 census. If anyone knows anything about Clara or any member of the Harold family, I would be grateful for any help. Theodore Brassard, 10 So. Summer St., Nottingham, N.H., 03290. Or E-mail to tbrass@nh.ultranet.com .

Query 98-056
Jaques  - Geldart - Sinton - Steeves: Joseph Jaques and his wife, Eleanor Geldart, came from Yorkshire, England, to New Brunswick in 1774. They had two children born in Westmorland County. They were John, born about 1775, and Barbara, born a year later. Joseph was killed about 1777 while helping a neighbour, William Sinton, cut down trees. Mr. Sinton married the widow and helped raise the children. John married Mary Steeves. They owned land on the Coverdale River (near the present town of Salisbury) and kept an inn at "Moncton Bottoms." John died about 1827. They had 10 children. Barbara married William Bleakney. The Jaques family, except for the widow Mary (Steeves) Jaques, and two married daughters, moved to Upper Canada about 1835. I'm looking for: Date when Joseph was killed (about 1777). Where was he buried? Date of birth of both John and Barbara. John died about 1827 what was the date? Where was he buried? Mary died after 1851 what was the date? Where is she buried? I'm interested in the Jaques family 1774-1836. I realize the quality of record keeping was not great in that era. I've tried the Provincial Archives. The New Brunswick Genealogical Society has been unable to add to what I have given. Does anyone have suggestions as to where I might try for more information? John Jaques, 1526 Venta Avenue, Mississauga, Ont., L4X 1E1. Or E-mail to jjaques@interlog.com .

Query 98-057
Hutchinson: I am searching for the family of my great-grandfather Edwin Rutherford Hutchinson, born June 16, 1823. Supposedly his father's name was David and his occupation was ships' carpenter. His mother's name was reported to be Elizabeth. Edwin was the third of nine children. The 1851 N.B. census shows a David and Elizabeth Hutchinson, occupation ships' carpenter, living in Sackville, Westmorland County with six children still at home. This David and Elizabeth are of the right age, but I have no documented connection with Edwin R. Hutchinson. Jim McDonnell, 3708 NE 9th Court, Renton, WA, 98056. Or E-mail to seamus@seanet.com .

Query 98- 058
Keays: I am looking for anyone whose surname is Keays. My ancestors went to Prince Edward Island originally in 1794, and then to the Miramichi in N.B. From there, who knows? If anyone has done any family research on this name, I would appreciate hearing from them. Hazel Brown, 150 Riverview Point S.E., Calgary, Alta., T2C 4H8. Or E-mail to brown@cadvision.com .

Query 98-059
Harvey - Roach - Cullen: Sir John Harvey was the British North American Governor in Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia in turn from about 1837 until his death mid-century. My great-great-grandfather, John Roach, worked for him as a horseman and driver in St. John's, Nfld., from 1840 to 1847 when Harvey transferred to Nova Scotia. John was rewarded for loyal service with a Crown land grant at Middle Cove, just outside the city. John (1817-1861) and his wife Jane Cullen (1814-1880) were from Co. Wexford, Ireland, but lived in St. John's and Middle Cove from about 1839 onward. Their stone marker is in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Cemetery in Torbay. John's obituary states he leaves a wife and five children. I have been able to find no trace of either John or Jane's families in Ireland, PEI or Newfoundland, and they did not travel to N.S. with the Governor and his wife in 1847-48. I also can find no trace of their marriage banns or records. This has caused me to wonder whether either or both were in the Fredericton, N.B., area with the Governor before he moved to Nfld., in 1840. I have had some research done on the matter and there are gaps in the records for that time period. They were Roman Catholic, but one or the other could have changed religions to accommodate their partner. I would like to correspond with anyone of the Ro(a)ch(e) or Cullen names or with anyone who might have knowledge of these families in New Brunswick. Jim Roache, 201 Hunterswood Cres., Ottawa, Ont., K1G 5V1. Or E-mail to jfroache@echelon.ca .

Query 98-060
Cook - Smith - Newman - Bunker - Thompson: I am looking for ancestors of Captain James W. Cook (1785-1865) my great-great-great-grandfather, who was born in Deer Island, N.B. One of his sons was Hiram Cook (1830-1910), who lived in Calais, Ma. Hiram married Sarah Smith (born 1827) and one of Hiram's and Sarah's daughters, Jessie Cook (1864-1953), was my grandmother. She married Edgar Newman, and they lived in Manset, Ma. Jessie also had three sisters: Mrs. William (Addie Cook) Bunker, Mrs. Pete (Ella Cook) Thompson and Mrs. Walter (Almeda Cook) Newman. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information on the Cooks or Newmans listed above. I am sure I probably have lots of cousins out there that I don't know about.
    - Patsy Newman Costello, 21 Main St., Hyde Park, NY, 12538. Phone (914) 229-2559 or E-mail to Patsyc97@AOL.Com

Query 98-061
Mahady: I am seeking any Mahady, Mahedy, Mahody (plus varieties) family clan members in Canada for inclusion in my One-Name-Study Records. Join our "Net Group" by contacting us at E-mail mahadym@powerup.com.au .
-Matt Mahady, an Irish Scottish Australian.

Query 98-062
Davis - Spragg: I am searching for information about Caleb Davis prior to his arrival in New Brunswick on the Jason as part of refugee company 48. He reportedly was born in Glamorganshire, Wales, on Feb. 14, 1760. Family tradition was that he served in the Royal Welch Fusilliers (23rd Reg of Foot) during the American Revolution but I have not been able to confirm this from British Army List or regimental records. Caleb married Mary Spragg, a daughter of Thomas Spragg, and lived in Hatfield Point, Springfield Parish, Kings County, until his death on April 20, 1833.
    - Don Davis, 7440 S Gallup St., Littleton, CO, 80120-4123. Or E-mail don_davis@estreet.com

Query 98-063
Bunting - Giraud - Blackadar: I have been trying to solve a mystery for years and have quite a few pieces, but I can't fit them together! I have a Roland Bunting, Loyalist, who came to Saint John from New Jersey (member of the N.J. Volunteers) after the Revolution. His son, Rev. Joshua Bunting, married Elizabeth Giraud. Their third son was William Franklin Bunting, born in Saint John on May 25, 1825. I am trying to connect this family to a Dr. John G. Bunting, married Jan. 14, 1843 at Trinity Church, Saint John, to Henrietta Blackadar, daughter of John Blackadar of Halifax, N.S. They had a son, Dr. Joseph Lordly Bunting, born Nov. 30, 1844, in Saint John. He married Sarah Ann Mills, May 10,1870, at Granville, N.S. Dr. Joseph had graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1866 and came to Granville to practice. He died April 1, 1871, four months before his daughter Josephine Henrietta Bunting was born. Josephine was my grandmother. There was a William J. Bunting who witnessed the wedding of Joseph and Sarah Ann in Granville. I rather think that Dr. John is another son of Rev. Joshua and a brother of William Franklin. I would really appreciate any information on this family and especially if a connection can be found.
    - Lucy Bunting Traves, R.R. # 2, Falmouth, N.S., B0P 1L0. Or E-mail to ltraves@fox.nstn.ca

Query 98-064
Almon: According to the 1851 Kings County, Studholme Parish census, William Almon (Alman, Almond) was 67 years old and came from England in 1817. He was a farmer and his wife Mary was 35 years and their seven sons were: William Jr., 17; James, 15; Samuel, 11; Edward, 9; John, 7; Hyram, 5; Nelson, 2. Mary is notably younger and she may be a second wife. She is listed as a native of New Brunswick of Scotish descent. I have no idea of her maiden name. I can not find any record of their marriage. William Sr. came to Canada in 1817 but didn't settle on his 100-acre land grant in Studholme, Kings County until 1837. So I have no idea where he was during this time. My husband is a descendant of their son Edward. I am hoping to locate descendants of the other six sons. Thanks to the work John Elliot did on Kings County cemeteries, I was able to find out where William Almon was buried and locate his stone. I would never have found it without his incredible project. William Almon died in October 1869, and is buried in the abandoned Jordan Mountain cemetery. I cannot find his wife Mary's grave, she possibly moved to Saint John, N.B., or Sussex, N.B., after her husband died to live with one of her sons.
    - Lisa Almon, 108 Acamac Beach Rd., Saint John, N.B. E2M 6A1. Or E-mail acamac@nb.sympatico.ca

Query 98-065
Brown - Bell: Richard Alexander Brown, son of James Brown and Margaret Bell, was born June 13, 1867, at Portland N.B. His wife, Elizabeth (?), was born Feb. 21, 1865, and they had four sons: Alexander, Feb. 11, 1890; Walter W., Jan. 5, 1894; Edward H., Feb. 11, 1897; and James B., Aug. 26, 1899. I am seeking any Brown connections and I would like to find Elizabeth's maiden name and her parents. Their boys seem to be all of age for The First World War. Richard Alexander Brown worked at the sugar refinery.
    - John Brown, 197 Napoleon Street, Carleton Place, Ont., K7C 2W8. Or E-mail to hal2001@trytel.com, or john_brown@freenet.carleton.ca

Query 98-066
Hayes ­ Logue ­ Tague ­ King ­ Lynch: Philip Hayes was married in Our Lady of Assumption Church on June 6, 1850, to Mary Logue or Tague. Their children were John, James and Owen. His second wife was Mary (?). They were married at Our Lady of Assumption Church on October 14, 1858. Children of this marriage were: Anne (married Michael King); Catherine; Hannah (married Daniel Lynch); Michael (my grandfather); Philip; and Robert. Philip's probate states that the survivors were his widow Mary, three sons (Robert of New York, Philip and Michael of Saint John) and three daughters (Anne, Catherine and Hannah). Mary, the widow of Philip, died March 4, 1900. Philip lived on Winslow Street and Rodney Street. Both gave their birthplace as Ireland. I would like to know when they came from in Ireland and where they landed, plus any other information.
     ­ Gregory Hayes, 253 St. John Street, Saint John, N.B., E2M 2B7. Or phone (506) 672- 2748.

Query 98-067
Clinch ­ Handy: I am looking for information on the Loyalist, Peter Clinch, who was stationed in the Maritimes during the American Revolution. He and his regiment, the Royal Fencible Americans, were stationed at Fort Howe and Fort Cumberland and were to protect from invasion from the south. When the war ended, he was given a grant of land in the St. George area of New Brunswick where he and most of his regiment settled. He was a captain in the regiment and served  alongside his brother John. Most Clinchs living in the Maritimes today are probably descended from Peter and his wife Lucretia Handy. Any information would be appreciated.
 ­ Blair R. Meating, 51 Waterview Drive, Sydney Mines, N.S., B1V 2Z1. Or E-mail to bmeating@cbnet.ns.ca

Query 98-068
Mountford ­ - Mumford: I am having a hard time finding information on my great-great-great-grandfather George James Mountford. He was in born in 1803 at Saint John, N.B. I do not know the name of his parents. He ended up in London by the time he was 18. He ran afoul of the law and was sent to Australia in 1825. The names George James, Francis, Frederick, Edward and Thomas still run strongly in the family. It is possible his parents were Loyalists from Rhode Island or New York. He named his first-born son George James Hinks Mumford. I am sure he has connections to England. Can you help me or can anyone direct me?
  ­ Brent Smith, 11 The Barbican, Castlecrag, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2068. Or E-mail to
rbrents@zip.com.au

Query 98-069
Rawlings ­ - Boer War monument: My grandfather, John Nixon Rawlings, was born on May 6, 1880, in Saint John. His parents were Richard Hezekiah Bray Rawlings and Mary Jane McAndrews. I'm told he served two tours in the British Army during the Boer War, first from 1899-1900 in "G" Company Canadian Contingent, 3rd Regiment Canadian Artillery. In 1901 he went to South Africa with the 2nd Mounted Rifles. According to my grandmother, John Nixon Rawlings served as the model for the soldier on the Boer War Monument in Saint John. I'm looking for any information that would support or refute the story.
 ­ Sandra More, 2150 Carville Drive, Apt. F, Reno, Nevada, 89512. Or E-mail to sandramore@powernet.net or ninews@powernet.net

Query 98-070
Quigley ­ - Dinn: I am interested in locating any descendants of Charles Quigley and Sarah Dinn. They were married circa 1820 in Wexford Co. (possibly Ballyanne), Ireland. Their children were: William, born in Ireland in 1821 and baptized in Saint John on July 11, 1825; David, born circa 1824 and baptized in Saint John on July 11, 1825; Jane, born Feb. 21, 1827; Elizabeth and Sarah may have been born in Boston. Any information regarding the above family will be greatly appreciated.
 ­ Shirley Kirk. E-mail ap704@chebucto.ns.ca

Query 98- 071
Shaw ­ - Shannon: I am looking for information on William Shaw (1818-1891), son of Timothy Shaw, of Wickham and his wife, Margaret Shannon. Plus their descendants: Mary Ann Shaw, born 1852; George Shaw, born 1858; David H. Shaw, born 1861; Joshua Robert Shaw, born 1861; Mary Ellen Shaw, born 1864; Elizabeth J. Shaw, born 1843; Timothy Shaw, born 1842; and Magellan Shaw.
 ­ Terrence Shaw, 162 Bay St., Cobourg, Ont., K9A 1P6. Or E-mail georshaw@enoreo.on.ca

Query 98- 072
Bowes ­ - Colton ­ - Deal: The 1901 Nova Scotia census gives the date of birth of Ellen Jane Bowes as Feb. 3, 1840, in New Brunswick and states that she was Roman Catholic. Family tradition says she moved to Dutch Village, then a suburb of Halifax, and lived with her uncle (?) Kelly. She married John Edward Deal on Nov. 11, 1866, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Halifax. Marriage records give her parents as John Bowes and Mary Colton. I would like to find documentation of her birth. Were there other members of the family? When and where did the family come from?
 ­ Eric Duggan, 3129 Aikens Ave., Halifax, N.S., B3L 3Y5. Or E-mail to eduggan@istar.ca

Query 98- 073
Wiggins ­ - Titus: I am researching Queen's County, New Brunswick native son E. Stone Wiggins. He was born in 1839, son of Daniel Wiggins and Elizabeth Titus Stone, and had a brother C. Malcolm Wiggins. Ezekiel Stone Wiggins moved to Ottawa in the late 1870s and became known as a weather prophet. He died in 1910 in Ottawa. From the information I have been able to track down he was a fascinating character. His obituary in the Ottawa Journal called him "one of the most unique figures that has ever come before the public eye in Canada." He also had some rather dubious scientific beliefs. I am interested in seeing any of his surviving papers which document his weather predictions.
 ­John D. Reid, 57 Vanhurst Place, Ottawa, Ont., K1V 9Z7. Or E-mail to aa327@freenet.carleton.ca.

Query 98-074
Whitten - Wallace: William Whitten was born in 1810 in Lietrim County, Ireland. He married Mary Wallace on Oct. 16, 1833, at Inkenlock, Ireland. He died on Feb. 19, 1890, at Hainesville, N.B. I would like to exchange information concerning this family.
- Ralph Buzzell, 4124 N. Noble Pl., Oak Harbor, WA, 98277. Or E-mail to buzz@whidbey.net

Query 98-075
Carroll - McInnes - Scott: I am interested in the descendants of Timothy Carroll and Catherine McInnes - Mary Scott. This family is in the 1881 through 1901 censuses for Newcastle Parish in Northumberland County, N.B. Timothy was born around 1850, and Catherine around 1855. He and Catherine married on July 13, 1876, and she had three children before she died in the 1880s. Timothy then married Mary Scott on Nov. 15, 1887, and the new couple had another five or six children. Both parents were alive in the 1901 census, aged 50 and 37 respectively. Their youngest five children: Sadie, William Patrick, Mabel, Annie and Charlie were living with them. If you have any additional information on this family (deaths, marriages of the children, etc.) please contact me.
    - Joseph E. Carroll, 4261 Queens Way, Minnetonka, MN, 55345. Or E-mail to Jcarr24904@aol.com.

Query 98-076
Brown - Bassett - Searles - Cline: I am interested in finding out the death date and location of my great-great-grandfather, William O. Brown, who was born about 1859 on Campobello Island to Alfred Brown and Frances Bassett. William was married May 10, 1881, in Eastport, Ma., to Clara Searles, who was also from Campobello. Their children were Nellie, Lowell (my grea-grandfather) and Wheelock. In the 1891 census, Clara was listed as a widow. She later married George Cline in 1892. I have extensive information on the descendants of Lowell if anyone is interested.
    - Heather Waddingham, 342 Owens Crescent, Kingston, Ont., K7M 8H8. Or E-mail lilman@king.igs.net.

Query 98-077
Dykeman: I wish to contact anyone who would like to share information on the Loyalist Dykeman family. Of special interest is the Dykeman family from lower West Saint John, N.B.
    - Brian Ballard, 66 Rivershore Drive, Saint John, N.B., E2K 4T5. Or E-mail to ballard@acton.com.

Query 98-078
Peters - Trecartin - McCutcheon: I am seeking the birth, marriage and death dates of my great-grandfather, Howard Lucknow Peters, son of James Wellington Peters and Rebecca Trecartin. His wives were (1) Adelia Treadwell and (2) Emma McCutcheon. He was from Queens County, N.B. He later lived in Saint John, N.B., and in New Hampshire. Howard is said to have been born circa 1862, in New Brunswick, and died in New Hampshire circa 1935.
    - David G. Keirstead, Box 2082, Hampton, N.B., EOG IZO.

Query 98-079
Dwyer - Ferguson: I am looking for information on the ancestors of Margaret Dwyer, who married Thomas Ferguson around 1785 in New Brunswick or Quebec. The family settled in Tracadie, Gloucester County, then later moved to Flatlands in Restigouche County.
    - M. Ferguson, 776 Somerset Cres., Kingston, Ont., K7P 1G4. Or E-mail to ferguson@kos.net.

Query 98-080
Trites - Gesner: I would appreciate any information regarding Elizabeth Trites. She was born in Westmorland, N.B., and married Jacob Gesner. He was born in 1791, probably in Cornwallis, N.S.
    - Tom Gesner, 257 Trinity Ave., Kensington, CA, 94708. Or E-mail to Tom_Gesner@cc.chiron.com.

Query 98-081
Tabor - Taber: I would like to hear from any descendants or anyone who is researching and has data on the Taber or Tabor family.
    - Mike Wolcott 169 - 9th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11215. Or E-mail to wolcott@mindspring.com.

Query 98-082
Soper - Gamblin: John Soper was born on March 20, 1820, in London, England. He first resided in Queens County, N.B. He married Caroline Gamblin on Nov. 27, 1843. We believe they moved to Saint John. A son, Samuel Seymour Soper, was born on Apr. 23, 1852, and died as an infant. He is possibly buried in the Loyalist Burial Ground. Would anyone be able to verify this information? In May of 1859, John Soper with his wife and five sons and six daughters were living in the Parish of Brunswick, Queens County. At this time they were granted 100 acres by Queen Victoria. In 1873, they moved to Snider Mountain and are buried there. I would appreciate any information on the Soper family.
    - George L. Soper, 110 Highland Ave., Rothesay, N.B., E2E 5M6

Query 98-083
Tilton - Quinlan - Harbell - Martin: William B. Tilton was born in October 1857, in New Brunswick. He died Oct. 3, 1896, in Detroit, Mi. His wife was Frances E. Quinlan (born Sept. 18, 1864, and died March 15, 1939, in Detroit). William Tilton Sr. was born in 1817 in New Brunswick. He was married on Jan. 1, 1849, to Mary Eliz Harbell, who was born in 1824 in New Brunswick. Frances Quinlan Tilton married George H. Martin (who was born in 1886) after William died. He was William's best friend and also came from New Brunswick. His body was sent back to Saint John for burial. Does anyone have any information on these three people?
    - Nancy Franklin, 2107 Trailwood Circle, Kerrville, TX, 78028. Or E-mail to franklin@ktc.com.

Query 98-084
Myers - Chambers: I am trying to find the parents of my great-grandfather, George Myers, who lived in Dutch Valley near Sussex. His wife was Sarah Chambers. George had two brothers, Jesse and Henry. The New Brunswick census says they were Dutch Baptists. All three brothers married Irish women. George and Sarah had eight children. The oldest, William, was my grandfather. We have collected a lot of information on the families of the three brothers but have not been able to find their parents or where they came from.
    - Professor John G. Myers, 15 Willard Place, Berkeley, CA, 94705. Or E-mail to myers@Haas.Berkeley.EDU.

Query 98-085
Walker: James and Elizabeth Walker and their daughter, Phebe J., are listed in the 1861 census, Western Division, Parish of Sussex, Kings County. What was Elizabeth's maiden name? I am seeking information on the Walker Family.
    -George H. Sabean, P.O. Box 2145, RR#2, Westfield, N.B., E0G 3J0. Or E-mail to jsabean@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-086
Jones -,Wheatley: Caleb Jones was born about 1743 in Baltimore, Md. He married Elizabeth Wheatley on Feb. 11, 1773, in Coventry Parish, Somerset Co., Md. While being a Captain in the Maryland Loyalists, he kept an "Orderly Book" which was later found and published. I would like to find a copy of this book. Only 250 were printed in 1891. He was on the ship Martha when it was shipwrecked on its way to Canada. He received 900 acres, within his regimental block at Nashwaak, York County, N.B., in 1784. The grant was on the Nashwaaksis Stream near St. Anne's Point Fredericton. He also received a town lot at Parrtown in 1784. In 1786, he took up farming in New Brunswick. Their first child was Thomas Jones born 1775 in Maryland and then my ancestor, Mary Belle, born 1787 at St. Mary's, N.B. There are 12 years between these two children. Were there more children? I did find a Mordicai that may be a son, but need proof. Caleb Jones died Dec. 21, 1816, at St. Mary's, N.B. His wife, Elizabeth, died Feb. 14, 1812, in Douglas, N.B. I would like to find out where they are buried. If anyone knows anything about Capt. Jones please contact me.
    -Janalee Garn, 461 South 200 East, Brigham City, UT, 84302-2901. Or E-mail to jjgarn@brigham.net.

Query 98-087
Agnew - Reid - Pickett - Simson - Seely - Ewing: The 1851 Census of New Brunswick lists this family head as Eliza (Reid) Agnew born in Ireland. Her husband was James Agnew, watch and clock maker of Saint John City, N.B. He was accidentally drowned at Eastport, Me., about Dec. 7, 1850. According to an old advertisement in the Loyalist, dated Oct. 15, 1847, James Agnew had a shop at the corner of King and Cross streets. Does anyone have any old photos of this area? Eliza died at Dunbury Cottage, Roxbury, Mass., on Jan. 10, 1867. Her remains were brought to Saint John for interment. I would like information on where she is buried and, if possible, a photo of the head stone and any other details that the cemetery may have. The family consisted of Letitia F. Agnew, who married Seymour Pickett on April. 8, 1843. Seymour was subsequently murdered by his brother, Munson, in December of 1846. Letitia then married David Simson on Dec. 31, 1855. She wrote and published a book of poems entitled Flowers of the Year in 1867. I have managed to buy a copy of this book from Canada. Her brother Moore French Agnew married Ellen Matilda Seely at Liverpool, Queens County, N.S., on July 4, 1850. The marriage, as recorded in Nova Scotia, states he was from County Antrim, Ireland. My great-grandfather, William Barrington Agnew MD, was born in 1831 and died here in New Zealand in 1904. He left Saint John in 1851 aboard the barque Amelia. Another brother, James W. Agnew, was lost overboard from the ship Herald of Boston on May 12, 1867, whilst rounding the Cape of Good Hope. There was also a brother Seymour Agnew, who I believe was accidentally shot by a companion at a place called Red Head. I have not been able to locate a place called Red Head. Harriet Reid Agnew born 1840 married Hugh U. Ewing on Sept. 12, 1874. I have no other information on this couple. I am trying to link this family to Ireland and also to contact any living relatives. If anyone has any knowledge of this family please contact me.
    -Doug Agnew, 13 Longitude Place, Whitby, Porirua, New Zealand. Or E-mail to agnew@voyager.co.nz.

Query 98-088
Riggs: Robert C. Riggs was born in England. In 1857, he received a grant of 115 acres at Hibernia Settlement, Simonds Parish, Saint John County. He died at the age of 103 years and 5 months and is buried on the Riggs Farm, Tynemouth Creek area, St. Martins Parish. He was the grandfather of Alfie Riggs, the well known carver. I am seeking any information on this family. Does anyone know the exact location of the burial ground?
    -Muriel O. Hart, RR#1, Box 5774, Belfast, Me., 04915.

Query 98-089
Horgan - Cleary - McManus - Flynn - Desmond  - Duffley - Hillas (Ellis) - Barrett - Dickson: I have been working on my family tree for some time, but have lots of gaps. My parents were Frank Horgan and Julia Cleary. My grandparents were Michael Horgan, Margaret McManus, Hugh Cleary, Catherine Hillas (Ellis). I would appreciate hearing from anyone connected to the above families that has information on them.
    -Frank J. Horgan, 49 Talwood Dr., Don Mills, Ont., M3B 2P4.

Query 98-090
Maxwell: I am seeking information on David Bennett, my great-grandfather, who died in Boston, Mass., on Jan. 5, 1889. He was buried in St. George, N.B., where the family of his widow Sarah (Maxwell) Bennett lived. They had two children, Vida (Davida) and Walter Bennett. Are there any descendants of the Maxwell or Bennett families who can help me in my search?
    - Edna Orr, 6 Lower Woodlands, Ballycarry, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim, N. Ireland, BT38 9JB. Or E-mail to frankorr@easynet.co.uk

Query 98-091
McDermott - Hamilton: I am looking for information on my great-great-grandfather, Alexander McDermott. He married Eliza Hamilton at Trinity Church, Saint John, N.B., on June 10, 1840. We know nothing of him before this date.
    - Edmund McDermott, 68 Karen St., Saint John, N.B., E2N 1E6. Or E-mail to songster@nb.sympatico.ca

Query 98-092
Harold:  Robert Harold married Mary Nason on Nov. 18, 1818, in Sunbury County, N.B. They were both said to be from Lincoln. The witnesses were R. Hamilton and Wm. Boone. Robert is also more than likely the father of three known Harold sons. I know nothing about Robert Harold except that he was born about 1826 and died on June 14, 1887, at the age of 61.This information is on his burial marker at the cemetery of the United Baptist Church in Centrefield, Carleton County, N.B. The grave of Everet Harold is at the same cemetery as Robert. His marker gives the date of his birth as Jan. 4, 1828, and his death as March 24, 1907. Buried with Everet is his wife, Mary. She was born in 1835 and died in 1921. Her maiden name possibly was Whitney. John Harold and his family are in the 1871 and 1881 census records for Carleton County. Any
information would be appreciated.
    - Ted Brassard, 10 So. Summer St., Nottingham, N.H., 03290. Or E-mail to tbrass@nh.ultranet.com

Query 98-093
Colwell - Hamm: I am seeking descendants and ancestors of the family of John Colwell, born about 1779, and Mary Hutchinson, born 1784. Elizabeth (Betsy) married Thomas Theal; William married Millicent Hamm; James, J.P. married Susan Nice; Levi married Mary Hamm; John married Phoebe Clark; Susanna married Charles Hamm; plus two more children were Robert and Mary.
    - Sylvia A. Hamm, 52 Needle St. Sussex Corner, N.B., E4E-2Z3. Or phone (506) 433-5210.

Query 98-094
Cochran - Hamilton: I am trying to locate descendants or persons researching the family of Henry and Sarah Ann (Hamilton) Cochran. The family arrived in Saint John in 1830 from County Tyrone, Ireland. Children: William, Eleanor, James, Jane, Robert, John, Sarah Ann, Hamilton, Rebecca and Henry. Henry was the only one born in Saint John. Eleanor Cochran
married James Lemon on Nov. 11, 1839. Their family was: James, Henry Hamilton, Sarah, James Samuel, Twins - David and Eleanor Jane, Robert Cochran, Rebecca Atwood. Eleanor Jane Lemon married Henry J. Pitts on Aug. 5, 1875. Their children were: Eleanor Henrietta, Cecil James, Harriet May, Alfred Leigh, Frank Gladstone, Blanch Victoria. The Pitts family migrated to Brooklyn, NY, in 1892.
    - Jane Welsh, 220 Greenstone Dr., Reno, NV, 7021322-1421.

Query 98-095
Jago(e) - Parrot: Abraham Jago(e) was born in Ireland about 1816, possibly the son of Jacob Jago(e). He died in 1866 in New Brunswick. His wife Mary Parrot was born in Ireland and she died about 1852 at a young age in New Brunswick. They were early settlers of the Bay of Chaleur area - Canobie, Janeville, Salmon Beach. They had at least three sons; John, Richard
and my great-grandfather, William Jago(e) (1851-1935), who married Annie Scott (1858-1941). Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.
    - Donna Jago, P.O. Box 626, Agawam, MA, 01001. Or E-mail to djago@juno.com

Query 98-096
Landers: I am seeking anyone who would like to share information on Landers' from County Cork, Ireland.
    - Brian Ballard, 66 Rivershore Dr., Saint John, N.B., E2K 4T5. Or E-mail to ballard@acton.com

Query 98-097
Harmon - Kelley: I am seeking information on Annie Harmon, who was born on Feb. 24, 1874, in Woodstock, N.B. She married Harvey Kelley on Feb. 11, 1893, at Fort Fairfield, Me. She died on Dec. 12, 1960, in Caribou, Me.
- Ralph Buzzell, 4124 N. Noble Pl., Oak Harbor, WA, 98277. Or E-mail to buzz@whidbey.net

Query 98-098
Brown - Wilson: I am looking for descendants of James Burden Brown, who was born about 1798. His mother's name was Susannah. He and his wife, Thankful Wilson, were from Campobello, N.B. He was a justice of the peace in the late 1870's. He died at Campobello on Feb. 1, 1891. James and Thankful's children were: Robert W; Oliver B.; Luther; Alfred; John Calvin; Bartholomew; Victoria and Cordelia. I am descended from Alfred and have information to share.
    - Heather Waddingham, 342 Owens Cres., Kingston, Ont., K7M 8H8. Or E-mail to lilman@king.igs.net

Query 98-099
McMahon - Cassidy - Corr: Charles D. Cassidy was the son of James and Jane (Corr) Cassidy. He was born in February of 1845 in Upham Parish, Kings County, N.B. He married Margaret McMahon and they emigrated to Maine in 1894. In the 1900 Census they were living in Presque Isle, Aroostook County, Ma. I am searching for the parents, date and location of birth of Margaret McMahon.
    - LaVonne Geesey, 4855 N. Desert Tortoise Place, Tucson, Arizona, 85745-9214. Or E- mail to dlgeesey@worldnet.att.net

Query 98-100
Davis - Spragg: I am looking for documentation and additional details about the marriage of Caleb Davis and Mary Spragg, which reportedly took place on June 10, 1785. Mary was the daughter of Thomas Spragg. Caleb and Mary lived in Hatfield Point, Springfield Parish, Kings County, N.B.
    - Don Davis, 7440 S Gallup St., Littleton, CO, 80120-4123. Or E-mail to don_davis@estreet.com

Query 98-101
Mahar - Dow - Troake: I am searching for information on John Mahar. He was the son of Lucy Preble and John Mahar and was born Sept. 15, 1807, at Perry, Ma. I am also searching for information on his second wife Susan Dow. She was born in 1822 at St. George, N.B., and was the daughter of William Dow and Cynthia Sparks. When and where did they marry? Where did they live? When and where did John die? After John's death Susan married Jim Troake of St. George. What year did Susan die? She was listed in the 1891 census but not listed in the 1901 census. They lived at Lake Utopia, which is just outside of St. George. Where are John, Susan and Jim buried?
    - Debbie H Leavitt, P.O. Box 458, St. George, N.B., E0G 2Y0. Or E-mail to leavittc@nb.sympatico.ca

Query 98-102
Miller - Clark - Shay: I have been looking for some time for information on my great-grandfather, Robert Miller. Some relatives believe Robert and his wife, Julia Shay, were owners of or had something to do with lumbering at the border of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. He may have been involved in transit of lumber to New York State. Robert apparently had an arm shot off in Gettysburg. He and his wife were living in Ausable Forks, N.Y., in 1872. My grandfather John Lucien (Lewis) Miller and his twin brother Fred were born on Sept. 30, 1872, in Ausable Forks. There was another brother, Arthur, and possibly a sister. John and Fred married twins, Elizabeth and Alexandra Clark. I think this wedding took place in Milltown or Chatham, N.B., around 1896. John Lucian Miller and his wife are buried in Windsor, Ont. They spent most of their lives in the Detroit and Windsor area. He was a chemist in a mill in Detroit. Most of my Millers seem to have migrated to the Detroit area and extreme west, probably due to some difficulty in lumbering around the 1890s. Any help would be appreciated.
    -Gordon Miller, 154 Hillcrest Dr., Saint John, N.B., E2M 4C4. Or E-mail to milsound@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-103
Foster: John Foster was born in Ireland about 1815, and married Sarah Tufts on Nov. 22, 1832, in Westfield, Greenwich Parish, Kings Co., N.B. He died Jan. 12, 1869, in St. Martins. They had seven children: John Harrison, born 1844 in St. Martins (my great-grandfather); Mary Foster who migrated with John Harrison to Massachusetts along with my then 8-year-old grandfather, John Thomas; Edward Henry Foster, born April 2, 1837, near Kinsmen Corner, N.B. (He was the father of Walter, the premier of New Brunswick from 1917-1923); Mary Elizabeth (died as infant); Richard; Joseph; and Amorine (died as infant). John and Sarah are buried at Mosher Hill Anglican Cemetery, St. Martins. According to family lore, John Foster had logging camps and was in the shipping business. He was possibly one of the "Westfield Fosters" who were UEL from Ireland. Id love to find out more about the Westfield Fosters. What part of Ireland did they come from? Is my John related to them?
-    Jo Foster Keefe, 1550 Union St., Manchester, NH, 03104. Phone (603) 623-7025. Or E- mail to Jkeefe@grolen.com

Query 98-104
Davidson: I am looking for information on Grand Manan Island lighthouse keepers in the 1900 to 1925 period. Was there one named Davidson? He was possibly connected to the John and Georgia Davidson family living in Cutler, Me., at the time of the 1900 census. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
    -Caronne Secord, 408 Point McKay Gdns. NW, Calgary, Alta., T3B 4V8. Or E-mail secordd@cadvision.com

Query 98-105
Golding - Goldie - Golden - Palmer: I am seeking information on William Goldie, Golden or Golding and his parents. These three spellings were used in documents pertaining to him. He married Elizabeth Palmer on Sept. 18, 1841, in Saint John County. They were both residents of Kings County. It is believed they lived in Hampton or French Village. William Golding died between 1847 and 1851. They had three children: William Golding, 1847 to 1908; Margaret Goldie (Crowley), 1844 to 1924; David Goldie, 1847 to 1927.
    -J. Golding, 18 Douglas Dr., Quispamsis, N.B., E2G 1N6. Or E-mail to phinney@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-106
Chisholm - Wason - Weasel - Watson - Hudson - Godfrey: I am looking for the parents and other information of James McFarlane Chisholm and his wife Christinanna Wasson/Weasel/Watson. They lived in St. Martins or Simonds Parish of St. John County. Their daughter, my grandmother, Sarah Martha Chisholm, first married John Robert Riggs. When did he die? Where is he buried? Her second marriage was to Arthur Willard Hudson. I need names and dates of their children. Another daughter, Mary (Mae) Chisholm, married Charles F. Godfrey and lived in Grand Bank. I also seek information on this family.
    -Muriel O. Hart, R.R.#1, Box 5774, Belfast, Me., 04915.

Query 98-107
Bowen: I am searching for descendants of William Bowen. He was born in Ireland in 1810 and died in Saint John, on March 19, 1886.
    ­ Garth Little, 3125 Massey Ct., Windsor, Ont., N9E 2Z6. or E-mail to bosco@rustshield.com.

Query 98-108
Sweet: I am compiling a history of the Sweet surname in New Brunswick, from the first ­ George Sweet, who was a Loyalist and came to Gagetown from Rhode Island in 1783, to today ­ anywhere in New Brunswick. Information on anyone with this surname would be appreciated.
    ­ Bob Sweet, 35 Country Lane, Island View, N.B., E3E 1A2. Or E-mail to bobsweet@nbnet.nb.ca.

Query 98-109
Green ­ - Yerxa ­ - Sisson ­ - White: Barbara Green was born in 1780 or 1781, possibly in New York. She married Abraham Yerxa on July 10, 1796, in Queensbury, York County, N.B. I descend from their son Daniel Yerxa, who was born in 1797 at Douglas, N.B. He married Hulda Sisson. Barbara may have been the daughter of Henry Green, who was the son of Elizabeth Green of Cortland Manor, N.Y. Henry Green may also have had a daughter Elizabeth (Betsey), who married Jacob White, the son of loyalist Thomas White, who served in the New York Volunteers. They were granted land on Madame Keswick. Abraham Yerxa's parents, John and Catherine Yerxa, were witnesses to Thomas White's will in 1796. Henry Green was given settlement on lot 85 of the West bank of Madame Keswick in 1788. Barbara Green died Nov. 10, 1857, in Keswick, N.B. Her husband, Abraham Yerxa, died Sept.10, 1857, also in Keswick. He is buried in the Keswick Cemetery. I would like to know where Barbara is buried. If anyone knows anything about Barbara Green or her parents, please contact me.
    ­ Janalee Garn, 461 South 200 East, Brigham City, UT, 84302-291. Or E-mail to jjgarn@brigham.net.
(Updated  address - January, 1999) Janalee Garn, 375 Pinon Dr., Idaho Falls, ID, USA, 83401. Or E-mail to jjgarn@ida.net
 

Query 98-110
Watson ­ Burgess: Francis Watson was a Loyalist who arrived in Saint John, N.B., in 1783. He was married to a Mrs. Douglas (?) who died in 1808. Who was this Mrs. Douglas? Francis Watson was Worshipful Master in 1809 and 1810 of the Masonic Lodge. Exalted in Carleton Chapter June 10, 1807. Francis was married a second time on Dec. 4, 1809, to Elizabeth Burgess. He died Nov. 13, 1810. Any information on this couple would be helpful.
    ­ Francis Watson, 186 Range Hill Rd., Poland Spring, ME, 04274-5903. Or E-mail to rawps@aol.com.

Query 98-111
Bradley - ­ Freeman - ­ Smith: Oliver Bradley lived at Conway for some time and then on to Maugerville. He married Sara Freeman in 1818. Who were their children? I also need information on the children of Oliver Cromwell Bradley and Margaret Smith.
    ­ Rose Staples, R.R.#1 Millville, N.B., E0H 1M0. Or E-mail to roses@nbnet.nb.ca.

Query 98-112
Mooers: I desire to correspond with any descendants of Smith Mooers or his son Hugh Mooers or Hugh's son Warren Douglas Mooers. They lived and farmed in York County for several generations. Mooers is frequently spelled Moores and Moors. Is it of Dutch or English origin? ­ David N. Strickland, 14533 Hague Dr., Farmers Branch, TX, 75234. Or E-mail to dstrickland@optekinc.com

Query 98-113
Donovan ­ - McPaul - ­ McFee: John Donovan was the son of Jeremiah Donovan and Johanna Hourihan. He married Margery McPaul, who was the daughter of Donald McPaul and Ann McFee. They were married at the Cathedral on Waterloo Street in Saint John, N.B. on May 20, 1891. Both John and Margery gave their address as 225 Waterloo St., Saint John. His occupation was a hostler. Witnesses at the wedding were Denis Donovan of Fredericton Road, Salisbury, N.B. and Agnes Breen of Main Street, Saint John, N.B. John and Margery appear in the 1901 Census in the Parish of Upham, Kings Co., N.B. It states that Margery came from Ireland in 1884. At this time, in the 1901 Census, they have six children: Frederick, born in 1892; Lenora, born in 1894; Bessie, born in 1896; Marg, born in 1897; John, born in 1898; Catherine, born in 1900. John S. Donovan, a brother of James, was living with them in this 1901 Census. He was born in 1874. It also seems that Margery's sister, Barbara Gibson and her children, Jamre, Annie Katie and Michael, were also living with John and Margery. I would like information on any of the above.
    ­ Aldene M Hourihan-Gionet, 26-500 Douglas Ave., Saint John, N.B., E2K 1E7. Or E-mail to wish@nbnet.nb.ca or phone (506) 657-6806.

Query 98-114
Meigher - ­ Meagher - ­ Magher - ­ Mayhar - ­ Marr: I am seeking information on the circumstances surrounding the death of John Meigher. He was born about 1801 in Ireland and came to New Brunswick in 1837. He married Mary Sullivan on Oct. 8, 1839. They had six children ­ Johanna,  Dennis, Patrick, John, Ellen and Bridget. He resided in Upperton, Parish of Upham, Kings Co., N.B. According to family lore, he died between 1851 and 1861 under strange circumstances. His coat was found on top of a cliff overlooking a body of water. He was presumed to have fallen into the water and drowned, but his body was never recovered. The location of his drowning is  said to be in the vicinity of the Shoals?/Scholes? [spelled phonetically] Dam near where the headwaters of the Big Salmon River cross Shepody Road, in the Parish of Hammond, Kings Co., about 18 miles east of Upperton. There would probably have been an inquiry of some kind about his death. Any advice on where to search for a record of such an inquiry?
    ­ John D'Anieri, 1226 Godfrey Lane, Niskayuna, NY, 12309. Or E-mail to danierij@crisny.org

Query 98-115
Bettle ­ - Taylor: Josiah Bettle (June 7, 1798 to May 22, 1877) and Phoebe (Taylor) (March 15, 1804 to March 13, 1888) are buried in Titus Hill Cemetery at Titusville, along with her father, Captain Taylor. They lived between Titusville and Passekeag. Everard and John Bettle were with the military during the Revolution and probably arrived with the Loyalist Fleet. I believe that one of them was the father of Josiah, but I have not been able to confirm this. Both Everard and John witnessed a land grant #1035 for Timothy Kierstead on Aug. 20, 1786. This grant was on the northwest side of the Kennebecasis River. It could have been at Gondola Point. I would
appreciate any information on Everard and John Bettle.
    ­ Miles Gordon, 134 Poole Dr., RR#3, Perth, Ont., K7H 3C5. Or E-mail to milesg@perth.igs.net

Query 98-116
Moore: My great-great-grandfather Andrew Moore of County Fermanagh, Ireland, emigrated to Canada in 1833 with his wife Sarah and four children: Robert Andrew; Edward; Jane; and James. Two more children, Margaret and George, were native born. The family settled in Black River outside of Saint John. I would like to find out when exactly they came, from which port they sailed, what ship they sailed on and anything else about the voyage that is available.   ­
    -Randy Moore, 129 Dresden Ave., Saint John, N.B.,  E2J 4L5. Or E-mail to prmoore@nbnet.nb.ca

Query 98-117
Stewart ­ - Baird: William Stewart was born in 1830 in New Brunswick and married Mary Jane Baird in Chipman, N.B., in 1854. His father, Andrew Stewart, was born in Ireland about 1800 and his mother was possibly named Nancy. They may have come to Canada circa 1819 from County Tyrone. Any information on the ancestors of William Stewart or his family would be appreciated.
    ­ George Kittell, 6630 Logan Ave. So., Richfield, MN,  5423-2163.

Query
Campbell - Jardine: The first burial in Fernhill Cemetery, Saint John was that of Georgeanna Campbell on March 8, 1848, in lot 10 on Spruce Avenue. It is believed that she was the daughter of John M. and Jane Campbell. John Campbell was from Sutherlandshire, Scotland, and he was 81 years old at the time of his death in December of 1869. Jane Campbell died in April of 1864. In this lot is also John T. Campbell aged 39 years, who was buried on Sept. 24, 1871. He was an employee of the firm of John Walker Company. Mention is made that Georgiana Campbell was the niece of A.C. Jardine. If anyone has information on this family or is related to this family, would they contact Ann Maloughney, General Manager of Fernhill Cemetery at (506) 652-1133 or contact me at rmcusack@nbnet.nb.ca. and I'll pass on the information to Ann Maloughney.
 

Query 98-118
Yerxa - Miles - Pickard: Gabriella Yerxa was born about 1856 at Stanley, N.B. She married Charles Abraham Miles who was born in 1846 at Stanley. They were married on July 15, 1875, in York Co., N.B. I descend from their son Frank Edgar Miles, who was born Dec. 28, 1876, at Stanley. I am trying to find out more about Gabriella. Her parents are Gabriel and Martha (Pickard) Yerxa. I would like to know when and where Gabriella died in York Co., N.B. Where were she and her husband Charles buried? Charles A. Miles was a postmaster, teacher and accountant. I have a copy of a couple of pictures of his students and one of the girls is supposed to be Gabriella. Would anyone know which one she is? She belonged to the Church of England. Their daughter Ella May Miles died April 18, 1882, in Stanley of diphtheria croup at age 3. She is buried at the Anglican Cemetery. If anyone knows anything about this family, please contact me.
- Janalee Garn, 461 South 200 East, Brigham City, UT, 84302-2901. Or E-mail to jjgarn@brigham.net

Query 98-119
Parks - Kelley: I am searching for information on Elizabeth Ann Parks who was born on July 13, 1807, at Woodstock, N.B. She married John Lawrence Kelley on Oct. 17, 1822, at Saint John, N.B.
- Ralph Buzzell, 4124 N. Noble Pl., Oak Harbor, WA, 98277. Or E-mail to buzz@whidbey.net

Query 98-120
Howard - Graham: I am seeking any information on Donald Ross Howard, his wife Ann Graham and their children. According to the 1871 census, Donald was born about 1831 in New Brunswick. He lived in the Parish of Greenwich, Kings County, and was a member of the Church of England. He was a tenant farmer on 200 acres of land. His wife Ann Graham was born about 1841 in Ireland. Their children were: John A.; Jane L.; Margaret; Edwin; Eliza Ann; and Jonathan. All of the children were born in New Brunswick between 1853 and 1864. John, the first son, was born at Gagetown in 1853. Donald and his wife Ann apparently both died on Nov. 1, 1905. I have a probate but cannot find death records nor any other census records of them. According to probate, these children survived: Henry E. Howard, a truckman of Saint John; John Alexander Howard, a carpenter of Eastport, Me.; Jonathan Howard of Roxbury, Mass.; Sarah J. (Robert) Gilliland of Saint John, who cared for both her parents until their death; and Annie (William) Fallis of Portland, Me. Also mentioned is Edward Howard of Pendar Nail Works, Saint John, but the relationship is not identified. I have no other information on anyone in this family. My ancestor, John Alexander Howard, also died in November 1905, due to pneumonia, in Eastport, Me. He had married Harriet Ann  Barnes who survived him until 1946. Their three children were Frederick Graham, Gladys and Edith Howard. All three were born in Eastport.
- Karen Spoentgen, 8249 Denver St., Ventura, CA, 93004. Or E-mail to KarenJean@Prodigy.net

Query 98-121
Haffey: I am looking for the descendants of James Haffey. He was born in Waterford County, Ireland, about 1786. He came to the Parish of Wakefield, York County, in 1871. On April 21, 1819, he married Isabella McDonald of Lincoln, Sunbury County, N.B.
- K. Norman Hafey, 15902 M-46, Howard City, Michigan, 49329.

Query 98-122
Brotton - Broughton - Norton: I am requesting help finding information concerning George Wheatley Brotton (Broughton), who was born Aug. 24, 1839, at North Creek, (near Saint John) in New Brunswick. His parents were George William Brotton and Lucy Norton. George William Brotton was born in England and Lucy Norton was born in Pennsylvania. In 1843,  when George Wheatley Brotton was four years old, the family moved to the United States. During the Civil War, George Wheatley Brotton enlisted in the army from Tonica, La Salle Co, Illinois. He died in 1931 in North Dakota. I am also looking for information on John Broughton, who immigrated from Ruthland Shire, Great Britain, in 1817 or 1819.
- Betty Brotton, Box 234, Powers, Oregon, 97466., USA.

Query 98-123
Abell - Gardiner:  I wish to contact anyone who would like to share information on the family of Alfred H. Abell, my great-grandfather. In 1880, he married Alberta J. Gardiner and they had two sons, Edward James (1881-1929), and Claude (1884-?). I believe they lived in Prince Edward Island as well as Moncton and Saint John. I have been told by relatives that Alfred had a brother named William. Recently, I have found a William G. Abell, born in 1843. His wife Margaret died at her residence on Manawagonish Road, Saint John, on Nov. 8, 1914, at the age of 71 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery. I am interested also in information about Dr. Abell who was connected with the School for the Deaf in Saint John.
    -Beverley Floyd.  Email to Cliff.Floyd@sympatico.ca

Query 98-124
Irving - Kennedy: I am researching Dorothy Lou Irving, daughter of J.D. Irving. She was born in the late 1800s to early 1900s in Bouctouche, N.B. She moved away in the 1920s and returned home about 1933, when her father died. I am looking for her birth date, when and where she died and her place of burial. I would like information on her marriage and any children. I am also looking for information on the Kennedys of Centreville, N.B.
    -Kathy McMullan, 111135 McCraney St. E., Oakville, Ont., L6H 3A3.

Query 98-125
Gordon - Mitchell: William Gordon was born in 1814 in Ireland and he died April 2, 1892. He was married on Nov. 21, 1842, to Mary Jane Mitchell. She was born in 1824 and died on Jan. 16, 1901. They are both buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Saint John. A brother, James Hamilton Gordon, was born on May 27, 1824, in Ireland and died Dec. 16, 1909. He first married Marly Ann Warnock on Aug. 3, 1846. She died on Jan.16, 1854, in Saint John. His second wife was Ann Powers. They married on July 5, 1854 in Upham. The brothers may have arrived with parents or by themselves, along with a sister. I would appreciate any information on parents of William and James H. Gordon or their families.
    -Miles Gordon, 134 Poole Drive, RR3 Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C5. Or Email to milesg@perth.igs.net.

Query 98-126
Bateman - Elkins: I am seeking the parents of Sarah Bateman (Beatman). Sarah was born in New Brunswick about 1824. According to a 1972 memoir by her granddaughter, Sarah's father was an English-born school teacher who owned property on the Miramichi and also ran an inn or boarding house. Sarah's husband-to-be, an Irish immigrant named John Elkins (Alkins), was shipwrecked on or near the mouth of the Miramichi and came to live with the Batemans. A frequent visitor at the Bateman place was a Roman Catholic missionary who stayed with them when he conducted services at a mission chapel in the area. Sarah Bateman and John Elkins were married on Feb. 16, 1847, by Rev. Andrew Barron, "missionary of Bathurst." Their marriage is recorded in the parish records of Ste. Famille Roman Catholic Church, Bathurst. Witnesses were Edward Bateman and Liddy Bateman. Births and baptisms of their first three children (in 1849, 1850 and 1852) are also recorded in Ste. Famille Parish Register. Some time later they moved to the Hampton/Norton area of Kings County where they remained until their death. Sarah died between 18911901 and John died in 1907. Some of their descendants live there to this day.
    -John D'Anieri, 1226 Godfrey Lane, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA. Or Email to danierij@crisny.org.

Query 98-127

Murphy ­ Riley ­ Cooper: Maisie Riley worked with Gwen Cooper at the Standard Telephone Co., New Southgate, Nth., London, England, as a coil winder (war work) in the 1940s. Around 1947, Gwen Cooper married British Army Corporal Murphy in the local Roman Catholic church. They had two daughters, Susan, now 50, and Pat. Maisie Riley married a RAF man around the same time. They had a daughter, Barbara, now also 50, and a son, Peter, in 1953. Gwen and Frank Murphy emigrated somewhere in Canada in 1959. At the same time, Maisie moved to Berkshire. Very unfortunately, both Maisie and Gwen lost their respective addresses. I realize this is very long shot but perhaps someone knows the whereabouts of the Murphy family. My wife has longed to make contact with her bombed-out factory colleague and later close friend.
    ­ Dick Dove 5 Farm Close, Crowthorne, Berks RG45 6SE, UK. Or E-mail to Dickdove@aol.com.

 

• Query 98-128

Brown ­ - Love - ­ Peters: I am trying to find information on my great-great-grandparents, Malcolm Brown and Sarah Love. Malcolm was employed as a foreman to Judge Peters, of Saint John, in the late 1700s. All were Loyalists. Judge Peters is described as "notable." Malcolm and Sarah were married in Saint John. Malcolm possibly came from South Carolina. Sarah came from Boston where her family owned the "T" wharf.
    ­ Blair Brown, Box 219, Barrington Passage, N.S., B0W 1G0. Or E-mail to cambro@bar.auracom.com.

• Query 98-129

Provan ­ - Williams: I am looking for information on the parents and descendants of William Provan, who was born Nov. 18, 1830, at Grand Lake, N.B., and died Dec. 10, 1895. William was married on March 26, 1854, in Gagetown, to Susanah Williams, who was born on June 26, 1831, and died Jan. 3, 1910. They had 13 children: William B. (1855); Mary Louisa (1856-1943); Isaac Westley (1857-1933); Scelia Gertrude (1859-1870); Ada B (1862-?); Ida F (1862-?); Robert Medley (1864-1954); Sarah Amelia (1867); Leveret S. (1870); Ann Gertrude (1873); Alma Reade (1874-1874); Levinia (Married in 1893); and Stanley (birth date unknown). William may have had a brother, James, born 1809 and married to Elizabeth Frost. This is not confirmed.
    ­ Cliff Floyd.  E-mail to cliff.floyd@sympatico.ca.

 

• Query 98-130
Boyd- ­ McDonagh ­ - Kirk ­ - Barnes: I am looking for connections or information pertaining to the family of Hugh and Ann Boyd of Irish Settlement, Kings County, N.B. They came from Ireland in 1819. I believe they had at least three daughters: Isabella married Edward Kirk; Margaret married George McDonagh (who arrived in Canada 1821); Martha married John Kirk; There seems to be an Irish connection to my Barnes family of Barnesville genealogy.
    ­ Judith Baxter, 1326 Route #845, Clifton Royal, Kings Co., N.B., E5S 2B9. Or E-mail to gbaxter@nb.sympatico.ca.

Query 98-131
Hale - Dickenson - McDonald - Kelley: I am seeking information on Elisha Hale, who was born Aug. 3, 1830, in Fredericton, N.B. His parents were Dennis Hale and Mariah Dickenson. He first married Mary McDonald, then Esther Kelley.
- Ralph Buzzell, 4124 N. Noble Pl., Oak Harbor, WA, 98277. Or E-mail to buzz@whidbey.net.

Query 98-132
Barnes - Westray: My research has given me quite a clear path back to George Barnes and his wife, Elizabeth Westray. They arrived from Carlisle, England in 1813, probably with his brother, Richard C. Barnes, and J. Upham. George Barnes petitioned and was granted property in Barnesville. I am now trying to establish the paths of the siblings along the way. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am more than happy to share what I have gleaned.
- Judith Baxter, 1326 Route #845, Clifton Royal, Kings Co., N.B., E5S 2B9. Or E-mail to gbaxter @nb.sympatico.ca.

Query 98-133
Elkins - Meigher: Would anyone have any information on the old Catholic Cemetery at Norton? It was called St. Stephen's Catholic Cemetery. I am interested in the Elkins and Meigher families of this area.
- Sharon Pledge, 141 Pugsley Ave., Saint John, N.B., E2K 2X3. Or E-mail to pledges@fundy.net.

Query 98-134
MacCaull - Baker - Henderson: I am attempting to locate information on Anthony MacCaull II and his wife, Margaret Baker. Anthony was born near Wigtownshire, Scotland in 1829 and moved to Bedeque, PEI, with his wife, Jane Henderson, and their children. His wife passed away in 1868, leaving a number of small children. On June 14, 1871, he married Margaret Baker. It was reported that they moved to New Brunswick but I have no other information available. I am looking for burial records or any other information on this family.
- Donna Danis Austin. E-mail to meaustin@swbell.net.

Query 98-135
Murphy: Joseph Murphy was born in the United States on April 20, 1850, and emigrated to Saint John in 1860. His wife in the 1901 Census of Saint John was listed as Mary (?). His children were: Joseph H., born March 20, 1877; Jesse E., born Sept. 20, 1878; William B., born Nov. 11, 1880; and Francis P., born March 17, 1883. Joseph was possibly from Buxton, North Carolina. I am seeking information on Joseph, who was my great-great-great-grandfather. In particular, any documentation of his place of birth in the U.S. and information about his wife.
- Brian Murphy. E-mail to bjmurp2@ibm.net.

Query 98-136
Johnson: I am trying to locate the medical records belonging to Dr. B.F. Johnson who practiced in West Saint John in the 1920s and 1930s. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
- Fran Shaver, 43 Leslie Ave., Port Dover, Ont., N0A 1N4. Or E-mail to fran@kwic.com.

Query 98-137
Barnes - Scott - Porter: Eliza Barnes Porter was born in January of 1854, and was the daughter of Charles Barnes and Lavinia Scott of St. George, N.B. She married Judson Porter. She died at Campobello on Feb. 29, 1928. I would like any information on her.
- Karen Spoentgen, 8249 Denver St., Ventura, CA. 93004. Or E-mail to KarenJean@Prodigy.net.

Query 98-138
Harris - Ahearn: I'm searching for any information on the parents and the wife of Sidney Washington Harris. He was born on Nov. 19, 1851, in Saint John, N.B. There is a possibility his father was also named Sydney, and his mother, Hannah. His father left before the birth of his son. His mother, Hannah, was said to be a native American - Passamaquoddy or Micmac. They may have been married in a lumber camp. Hannah moved to Calais, Me, and married a man named Woods. Sidney Washington Harris married Mary Jane Ahearn (no information known) of New Brunswick, and ended up in Maine. Any information that could help me in my search would be greatly appreciated.
- Les Harris, 50 Westside Dr., Exeter, NH, 03833. Or E-mail to lesharrisjr@webtv.net.

Query 98-139
Masterson - Nowland: Francis Margarite Nowland was born on April 24, 1897, at Sunny Corner, N.B. She married Ernest Joseph Masterson. I am interested in hearing from anyone with these surnames.
- JoAnn Gonzalez, P.O. Box 1211, Plains, Mt, 59859. Or E-mail to pln3745@montana.com.

Query 98-140
Wilbur: I am seeking the parents of Isaac Wilbur/Wilber, who was born in 1799 in New Brunswick. His first wife was Sarah Briggs and his second wife was Mary Wilkins. He was the father of 26 children. He died Nov. 7, 1879, and is buried with his wives and some of his children in the Gorge Pioneer Cemetery near present day Ammon Road, Moncton. Nearby is the Gorge United Baptist Church that he built before 1872. It now appears to be a storage building owned by the DACO Construction Company. If you have any information on Isaac or his family, please contact me.
    - Christina (Wilbur) Roedell, 1 Cherry Rd., North Hampton, NH, 03862. Or E-mail to croedell@ix.netcom.com.

Query 98-141
McComb - Wilson: Thomas McComb and his wife Mary lived in Saint John in the mid 1800s. They had a son, James Wilson McComb, born on July 27, 1879. Some years later, they moved to New York where they are buried. If you have any information on this family, please contact me.
    - Deborah Ferris, 7371 Manlius Center Rd., East Syracuse, NY, 13057. Or E-mail to Buck2Scout@aol.com.

Query 98-142
Maxwell - Shae - Coates: I am searching for the descendants of James Maxwell, Senior. He died March 7, 1893, and is buried in the Covenanter Cemetery at Barnesville, N.B. His son, David Floyd Maxwell, (1864-1939) was married to Jeannie Hannah Shea (1873-1966). Jeannie was from a lumber family from Economy or Five Islands Shore, N.S. Her parents were Thomas Shea and Mary (Coates). I would appreciate any information on these families and would love to share my information.
    - Joanne Francis, 5 Silverton Cres., Rothesay, N.B., E2E 5V9. Or E-mail to jdfran@nb.sympatico.ca.

Query 98-143
Corbett - Street - Mills - Madill - Armstrong - Maxwell - McCullem: James Corbett took up land (lot #5 Nerepis Road [Lawfield Road]) in 1822 with six children: Samuel married Elizabeth Street or Elizabeth Mills in Ireland; Margaret married William Medill (Meadill) in Ireland; John - no marriage record found; (4) William married Margaret Meldrum in New Brunswick; Mary Ann married John Armstrong in New Brunswick; Jane Eliza married Henry Maxwell in New Brunswick. In 1826, Samuel Corbett Jr. applied for a land grant. He was married but had no children. There is another Samuel Corbett [same age as James' son] who arrived with a wife whose maiden name was either Street or Mills. This Samuel Corbett had children when he arrived. One daughter was named Mary Ann, just as in the other family. She married James McCullem in a church on Long Island in the St. John River. There is no record of the marriage but there are lots of children. There is a burial record for Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Corbett, dying mysteriously in 1856. Samuel was locked up in the Gagetown jail under suspicion of poisoning his wife. He was later released due to lack of evidence. There is also a record of Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Corbett, dying in 1880. This is not a second wife but the other family. Samuel, her husband, died in the same year. At the time of their deaths, they lived with their son Robert at Petersville, Queens County. The preponderance of evidence indicates that this Elizabeth was a Mills and wife of Samuel Corbett, who was