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Name: Christopher Researcher: Neville Lee

Looking for info on Rebecca Jane Christopher I am trying to find my ancestors in Canada where my grandmother was born. She was born 26 Feb 1885 married a Royal Marine named Edwin Shipley in and around 1907/1908 at All Saints Church in the Diocese of Foxtrap. I also know that some of the family have married and moved about, some to California and Florida and other places. My name is Neville Lee and live in England would love to hear if possible. janevl@ntlworld.com

Name: Snow Researcher: Glenda/Sam Snow

I am looking for any info you may have on James John Snow . He was born in Clarkes Beach in June 1849. Moved to Woodfords Cove when a young man. AS far as I know he had 2 brothers. I think one was Obed and the other Henry. Any one with any info please email me at sgsnow@nf.sympatico.ca

Name: Ralph Researcher: Ivan Oldford

I am looking for information on the parents of Sarah Ralph who was from Flat Island, Bonavista Bay. She gave birth to an illegitimate daughter Elizabeth in 1843 in Flat Island. Elizabeth went on to marry Benjamin Oldford and they were my Great Grandparents which is where my connection is. Sarah was probably the daughter of family from Port de Grave which is where the Ralphs mostly originated in Newfoundland as far as I understand. Sarah was probably born about 1825, although I am unsure if the birthplace was Flat Island or elsewhere. Any information on Sarah, her parents or anything else of relevance would be appreciated and all replies will be answered. Contact me at TheOldfords@aol.com I am willing to share further information on the descendants of Sarah if it is of interest to others.

Name: Ralph Researcher: Anne Ralph Webster

I am researching the Ralph line from the Port de Grave area. My father, Mose RALPH, was born at Clarke's Beach in 1887. His parents were William Ralph from Clarke's Beach and Rachael Stevens from Bareneed. His paternal grandparents were John Ralph and Ann Rowe. I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of John Ralph and Ann Rowe. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who might have information of my great grandparents. annewebster2@rogers.com

Name: Kennedy & Martin Researcher: Beverly Martin

Hello – I posted several years ago (with email Nokesville@starband) and have changed email addresses – as well as found additional information. I’m still stuck and could use some help. I still do not know who Rebecca Kennedy’s father is (her sibs: Samuel, Elizabeth, and Patience Kennedy). I’m guessing he would have been born around 1825. I have her husband’s name – John Thomas Martin. I’ve found them on census records. I still do not know who John Thomas Martin’s father is. I was contacted at one time by cousins who still live in the family home in Port de Grave but I have misplaced their email – I was busy finishing my MBA and lost track of genealogy research. I will appreciate any and all help. Thank you very much Beverly Martin cunoregon@yahoo.com

Name: Dawe Researcher: Lonna Cooper

I'm searching for family of Isaac Dawe of Port de Grave. He moved to Grand Falls and married Essie Clark from New England. They resided on Circular Road and had 12 children - Ida, Ethel and Jean (who died in infancy), Malcolm, Chesley (my father), Clarence, Roy, Carlton, Ted, Bruce, Archie, Harold (not in that order). Ida married Eric Dwyer and his still living in Grand Falls. If you think we have a connection please e-mail to: lonnawrongway@yahoo.com

Name: Dawe Researcher: John Dawe

Hi ..... I'm directly decended from Samuel Daw b: abt 1695/6 Ship Cove, PDG....Samuel had a older brother John b:1694/5...... unfortunately there is no mention of parents for these two sons.... that is my search & also there is no mention of which town/village the Daw family came from in southern Eng.... they probably started out in Dorset in the late 1580's & then switched to using ports in Devon after abt 1650... but this is all pure conjecture. Does anyone have any GOOD SOLID evidence as to were the Nfld. Daw's were operating from about 1690???

Love to hear from you..... John Dawe...Vancouver EMAIL: birdislonggone@hotmail.com

Name: Lopez Researcher: Lori Lopez

Can you please provide me with any information on the Lopez family name in Newfoundland.
My name is Lori Lopez, my dad is Rexford Lopez, his moms name is Joanna Lopez. To my knowledge my great grandfather came to Newfoundland , fishing off the coast many years ago.
I would appreciate any information that you may have drpsdurham@hotmail.com

Name: Porter Researcher: John Porter

My grandfather (Cyril porter) was a sailor in the first world war. He was born in Hibb's Hole , the museum house there was where he was born, I think. When the war was over he came to the Straites of Belle, the community of Bear Cove where he married a woman by the name of Chambers. I have a picture of his mother and father in my possession, He always spoke of Sandy. I think he was grandfathers cousin, would love to hear more of the history of the Porters in Newfoundland. Thank you kindly, johncporter@nf.sympatico.ca

Name: Beecham Researcher: Sherri Smith

Can you direct to an online source to find parents of Rebecca Beecham who married Issac Daw. I have the Daw information but would like to find out who her parents were as she was born NLFD ssmith13@eastlink.ca

Name: Anthony & Butler Researcher: Anthony Schwethelm

I'm looking for information on my great-grandfather Thomas Anthony Sr. and great-grandmother Sarah Jane (sp?) Butler. Thomas Anthony born in PDG ( Hodgewater Road) around 1871 and died in 1939. He was married to Sarah Jane Butler (birth and death date unknown, but I know she must have died sometime around 1913-1915, give or take a year or two) and had 6 children: Patience, Naomi, Joseph, Harvey (my grandfather), Thomas jr., and Susan. Thomas Anthony Sr. has at least 2 brothers, Sam and Joseph. Sarah Jane had a brother named Christopher who was born abt. 1882. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am continuing to build my family tree, and I can't go any further until I can get more info. Thanks for any help you can provide. aschwethelm@rogers.com

Name: Mercer Researcher: Sandra Adams

I would like to contact anyone else who is researching the MERCERs of Port de Grave. My ancestor, William MERCER (about 1815 - 1887), grew up in Port de Grave and later moved to Kelligrews. I have found various records of MERCERs in Port de Grave, but have not been able to identify his parents. My email is shelverton@one-name.org

Name: Morgans Researcher: Harry Morgan

I'm wondering if any one can give me any more info on my ancestors, the Morgans from Port De Grave area. My grandfather was George Morgan. His father was Abraham Morgan (my great grandfather) who moved to Whitbourne to become Sir Robert Bonds farmer,. (a job taken over by my grandfather after his fathers death). His father was from what I can gather William Morgan who was married to Elizabeth Anns Snow from Kelligrews and their children including my great grandfather were Emma, John, Abraham, George, William. If any one has any more info they can add to this it would be nice, as to further expand our family tree. Thank you, Harry Morgan Gander NL. harrymorgan@nl.rogers.com

Name: DELANEY Researcher: Kim Balay

Hello! I was recently a visitor to the Port de Grave old RC cemetery and am very curious about the Delaney graves in the cemetery, particularly the one for "Bridget Delaney" age 22--the headstone is said to be erected by a Msgr. Toussaint and several other gentleman in "estimation of her many good qualities"? Could anyone give me information about this stone or any of the other Delaney stones in the cemetery, or about Msgr. Toussaint--I have been unable to locate any information through internet research. Thank you, Kim Balay Camrose, Alberta Kimbalay@telus.ne

Name: SNOW Researcher: Jim Willows

I am researching Emma Snow who Married Isaac Churchill of Bay Roberts. Emma and Isaac were Married in New Westminster B.C. and had four Children, Ethel Blanche, May Opal, Malcolm Vincent and Isaac Walter Churchill. Isaac Walter Died in 1901 and Emma died about one month after Isaac’s Death. Both are buried in Mountainview Cemetery , Vancouver , B.C. Any information available would be greatly appreciated. Jim Willows Burnaby, B.C. jim_willows@shaw.ca

Name: SNOW Researcher: Jim Willows

Looking for information on William Snow who Married Patience Russel and had four Children. Mary Jane Snow b. March 28 1856, Fanny Snow b. June 6 1858, John Snow b May 20 1863, and Emma Snow b. August 10, 1866. All the Snow Children were born in Bay Roberts and Christened in Port-De- Grave Newfoundland. Jim Willows Burnaby, B.C. jim_willows@shaw.ca

Name: SNOW Researcher: Jean Snow

Looking for information on my Great Grandfather...Grandfather...John James Snow, born Nov 13 1871...came from Port de grave to North River....ancestors from England. Jean Snow...North River, NL lovetohelpyou@nf.sympatico.ca

Name: BISHOP Researcher: Kathleen Benson Lopez

My grt. grandmother was Patience Bishop born about 1832/3 ? at Coley's Point. She married John Richards Dec. 2, 1852 @ Bareneed. John was of Bareneed, Patience of Coley's Point. Witt. to the marriage were. Emma Roberts, Elizabeth Bishop, Isaac Richards and William Batten. I have never found the Bap. for Patience despite spending hours at the Archives in St. John's. Her parents remain a mystery to me, although the name "Patience Bishop" certainly appears frequently in the local records before her birth in 1832/3. I have her death certificate---she died April 29, 1904 in Burnt Head, aged 71 years.. This too is strange as I cannot find any of her children there at the time of her death, although Burnt Head abounds with Bishops and Richards. I would love to make contact with someone who could shed some light on this brick wall.
kathleen.lopez@rogers.com

Name: DAWE Researcher: Robert Henry Dawe

My name is Robert Henry Dawe and my uncle John told me years ago that my family came to Port De Grave, Newfoundland from England in the 1500's. Is there a family connection? pjdawe@verizon.net

Name: TUCKER Researcher: Evelyn Wheeler

I am looking for genealogy information about my grandmother, Annie Tucker who married Stewart Bertley Wheeler in the early 1900's. They had two sons; Harold and Donald.
emwheeler@ns.sympatico.ca

Name: HODGE, HENNESSEY Researcher: Paula Freeman

I am researching the family of James Hodge of Kelligrews who ran a ferry service between Port de Grave and Kelligrews in the early-mid 1800's. His daughter Patience married Robert Hennessey who came to Port de Grave as an orphaned young boy along with his sister Lucinda. Any further information on the James Hodge family or Robert and/or Lucinda Hennessey would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! pfreeman22@yahoo.ca

Name: TUCKER Researcher: Tracey Regier

Looking for any info on Samuel Tucker a fisherman born approx 1855 in Port De Grave NF. Sam married Amelia House had 2 children Sarah and Keziah. Amelia died young, Sam remarried Ellen Russell? from Catalina. Believe Sam died approx 1941. The info I have on Sam is from family and a few census records. Sam was known to fish and even reside with his brother-in-law John House - who was from either Catalina or Port de Grave. Any tidbit of info would be helpful at this point!! tjregier@telus.net

Name: RICHARDS Researcher: Jeff Keats

I am looking for a Absalom nd he had at least two sons, Absalom Jr. and Isaac. Both would have been born in the early to mid 1870's. They may have been born in Labrador but I noticed that the Richards of Port de Grave were involved with the Labrador cod fishery. Both Absalom Richards Jr. and Isaac who shortened his name to Rich, lived at the Battery in St. John's by 1910. Thank you. 14keats@nl.rogers.com

Name: MUGFORD Researcher: Susan Coffey

I am researching my great-grandfather WILLIAM JOHN MUGFORD from PDG. He married a Caroline Caravan from Bay Roberts. Their children were William John Mugford b. 1984, his brother Walter Mugford b. 1896 and his sister Ethel Mugford b. 1889 were born in St. John's. Actually, I am interested in any and all MUGFORDS from the PDG area so any information you may have will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Susan Coffey sue.coffey@hotmail.com

Name: PETTEN & DAWE Researcher: PATRICIA STEVENSON

Looking for anyone who may have any info on relatives of: William Petten - born in Bareneed, March 1876 and Annie Selena Dawe - born in Black Duck Pond Jan 1881 They had three children George, William and Augustus (my grandfather) William Petten (born 1876) would be my great-great grandfather and unfortunately there are no living relatives I know of who can provide any further information in our family. Any replies can be sent to patricia.stevenson@rogers.com

Name: MORGAN Researcher: Grenfell B. Morgan

I am researching the Morgan family from its earliest presence in Port de Grave to William b. 1783 m. Patience. William and Patience relocated to Burnt Head, Cupids around 1806; but may have temporarily moved back to Port de Grave around 1816. Any known parents, siblings and ancestors of this William and Patience would be gratefully appreciated. gbmorgan@rogers.com Phone- 613-435-1095

Name: ANDREWS Researcher: Gale Parks

Hi my name is Gayle: My father's family is from Shearstown near Port De Grave. His legal name was Ellison Sparks Andrews. His fathers name was Alfred Alexander Andrews. My grandmother's maiden name was (we're not sure of order) Caroline Elsie Holmes, or Elsie Caroline Holmes. If anyone has info we would greatly appreciate it. Thanks for you assistance. gayle.parks@hwdsb.on.ca

Name: ROCKETT Researcher: Lillian Rockett

I am wondering how to obtain a death certificate for Robert Rockett who died in 1852 in Port De Grave. He was married in St. John in 1821 to a Catherine Brien and they were both born in Tipperary , Ireland . Would appreciate any information you would be kind enough to share with me. Thank You. My email is: lrockett1@verizon.net

Name: DAWE Researcher: Terry Dawe

My Dawe line began in Ship Cove, Port de grave with three brothers George, Samuel and Henry. Henry stayed in Port de grave while the other two brothers moved to Cupids. My Grandfather Robert John and Great Grandfather George Sterdie can be traced back to George while other Dawes of Cupids are from the Samuel Dawe branch. I would really appreciate any information on the Henry Dawe that stayed behind in Ship Cove, Port de grave. If you have information to share pleas contact me at Terrydawe@accesswave.ca or call 902-461-0382.

Name: HUSSEY Researcher: Lloyd Hussey

My name is Lloyd Hussey. I descend from the Salmon Cove Hussey's and before that the Port de Grave Hussey's I do believe. I'm searching for any information on the Hussey families of Port de Grave and areas. Family trees would be great in order to piece the Hussey families in their respective lineages. I have tons of individual Hussey information that I would like put into trees. If there is anyone out there in Port de Grave or areas that wish to share information and their family trees, please email me at lloydandella@ns.sympatico.ca

Name: POTTLE Researcher: Pearl (Petten) Bradbury

I am looking for information on George Pottle who married Ida Petten of Port de Grave. This George could be a missing link in my Pottle family search. I believe that he could be my grandmothers (Sarah Petten, nee Pottle) brother. I'm hoping someone can help me with this. Any help would be appreciated. Contact me at pearlbradbury@hotmail.com or 786-6827 or 786 2432

Name: DAWE Researcher: Ron Dawe

I am researching any connections between the Dawe families of Conception Bay South and the Port-de-Grave area. Should anyone have made connections between the Dawe families of Port-de-Grave and those of Foxtrap and Greeleytown I would love to hear from you. I can be reached by telephone at 834-2410 or at rhdawe@hotmail.com

Name: KENNEDY Researcher: Beverly Martin

Hello – I’m trying to trace my husband’s family history and have become quite stuck. His Great Grandmother (we don’t know her first name) was a Kennedy who was born in Hibb’s Hole about 1850 and she married a MARTIN (we don’t know his first name but it could be John). We know her brother’s name was Samuel who was also born in Hibb’s Hole September 1847. His wife died before 1911 (census). He had two sons. Robert J was the youngest and died at the age of 25 in the Boston area working with his cousins (my husband’s grandfather) doing iron work at a building site. news item. Samuel’s other son was Charles H. born July 1885. Charles married Diana before 1911 (they lived with Samuel at the time of the 1911 census) she was born in Pick Eyes in 1891. Their children were Susannah b. Dec 1911, Samuel b. Feb 1918, Malcolm b. May 1920, Leslie b. 1927, and Lewis b. 1930.

I’m trying to find two things: First I would like to find information on Samuel’s sister who married a Martin. Her first name would be a blessing. Second, we would love to find some distant cousins. Thanks – Beverly Martin Nokesville@starband.net QUERY UPDATE-CLICK HERE

Name: TAYLOR & LEAR Researcher: Winnifred Henderson

My grandmother Fanny Taylor was born in Port de Grave in 1842 or 43 - My grandmother Rachel Lear in late 1800s . They were both Anglicans . Is there any way to confirm this ? My name is Winnifred Dawe Henderson and my Email is Winnifredhenderson@hotmail.com

Name: BARTLETT Researcher: Alfred Backman

I have been searching for a long time now for a Francis (Frank) Bartlett Born Oct 6,1884 NFLD. If you have any info please email it to me; Thankyou AL. afred@sympatico.ca

Name: HIGDEN Researcher: Alfred Backman

Looking for info on Margaret Jane Higden B Nov 5,1886 Nfld. Married A Frank Bartlett in Montreal July 7,1908. Any info where of birth etc, These are my grandparents. Thank you Al Backman. afred@sympatico.ca

Name: NOSEWORTHY Researcher: Carolyn Hibbs

I am looking for any information on Charlotte Noseworthy in the Port de Grave area in the early 1800s. I believe she married Thomas Hibbs 11 Nov. 1824 in Brigus, and but I have no other information. Thanks, Carolyn Hibbs carolyn.hibbs@gmail.com

Name: HALL Researcher: Patricia Gessner

Looking for information on Jacob Hall and Emma (Snow) Hall. I believe they were from Bareneed, Newfoundland. I believe they had three children, Jacob Hall, Robert Hall and Mary Ann Hall. Robert Hall, I've been told married an Ellen Delaney (not sure the first name is correct). Robert Hall and ?Delaney had a number of children, my grandfather Jacob Hall, who lived in Hallstown/North River, Thomas Hall, John Hall, William Hall and a Veronica Hall who died at around the age of 19 yrs. bpgessner@msn.com

Name: BARTLETT'S & LACEY'S Researcher: Dale Riggs

I am looking for information on my great grand father John Bartlett and my Great grandmother Julia Lacey. I have very little info on them or their parents and siblings, here is what I do know : they were married in St. Marks Church of England, Barneed on May 22 1916. THEY WERE BORN AROUND 1845 +/-. They eventually moved to Burin and had three boys that I know off. William (my grand father ), John L, and George Aubrey. William Married Alma Paul of Burin, they had 12 children: Gordon Vernon (born in Bareneed), Vera Evelyn Martha(also born Bareneed), Muriel, Reginald Arthur, Ada Marguerite, twins Dorothy Mildred & Eva Irene, Marion Margaret, Alice Elsie, Edna Pauline(my mother), Wilma Gertrude and Basil. dale.riggs@nf.sympatico.ca

Name: MORGAN Researcher: Carlo Newell

I am searching for information on my grand father William Newell Morgan born in 1902 in the Dock. His parents were Abram and Mary Newell. Abram was born in 1878 at the Doc and Mary was born in 1879 in Port Grave. They belonged to the Church of England or Anglican as it is now called in Canada. Abram occupation was fisherman. This information is extremely important for me. CNewel@aol.com

Name: BUTLER Researcher: Muriel Bassett

I am looking for some information on John Thomas Butler born in Clarke's Beach around 1846. He married a Zipporah Snow from Bay Roberts. He joined the Newfoundland Constabulary in 1871.
mbassett@nl.rogers.com