Placentia Bay - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Mannings'/McCrowes'/Murphys' and O'Neills' from Little Harbour West

jillrebeccasmith — 2013-05-12 12:51:42Z

Hi, it's been awhile since I had come back to check in. My email address is:

jill_rebecca_smith@yahoo.ca

or

hann_jill@yahoo.ca

Thanks, Jill

Re: Mulrooney from Placentia Bay, NL

_PJW_ — 2013-05-11 11:29:08Z

Carolyn, here is a screenshot from my tree with Mulrooney and Whiffen.

Re: Mannings'/McCrowes'/Murphys' and O'Neills' from Little Harbour West

eryan1701 — 2013-05-08 10:59:48Z

Hi Kate, my grandmother was Annie Marie Helpert b. 1895 Little Harbour, married to Daniel Ryan. Raised their family (my Dad) in Great Paradise. Her father was Alexander Helpert married to Mary Murphy. My Dad Cletus Ryan had been quite interested in Alex and discovered he came from Sheet Harbour NS. I've been in contact with the NS Helperts and found a substantial amount of relatives with a best guess Alex's father was Richard Helpard (different spelling) whose father was Henry Philip Hilpert and his father was a Hessian soldier from Germany, Valtinus Johann Hilpert (who settled in Halifax area). How are you related to the Helperts?
My Grandmother Annie Ryan (nee Helpert) had a sisters Veronica (m. to Veo Voisey) and Fanny (no record of her being married) and a brother Alexander (1st wife Catherine Hepditch, 2nd wife Hannah Ryan, no children).
If you wish you can email me at egryan@nl.rogers.com

Re: Mannings'/McCrowes'/Murphys' and O'Neills' from Little Harbour West

littlebitofglass — 2013-05-07 20:12:46Z

hi there

I came across this post today - I realize you might not even be on this website anymore, but I figured I would give it a shot. I'm looking for any information related to Helperts from Placentia Bay, specifically Little Harbour. The name is so uncommon that I am having trouble finding any information. Was Helpert your mother's maiden name? I can only find two families in the area with this last name, neither of which list an Annie in the 1921, 35, or 45 census reports. There are a number of male children listed, however.

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Kate Baker

Re: Chuck Connors

Hatfield_Margaret — 2013-04-24 13:07:07Z

Hi Bridget,
I would also like to have a copy of the Chuck Connors article if you still have it. Thank you!
If you like, you can email to: culturaloffice@placentia.ca

Griffiths and Sparrow

Philmills26 — 2013-04-17 16:30:22Z

My name is Lauren Howard and I am the great grandaughter of David Griffiths 1882 and Jane Sparrow 1888, From Ship Harbour and Placentia

I've done a fair bit of researching but I've hit a brick wall on the Griffiths side and can't seen to go any further than Patrick Griffiths 1820 or Davvyd/David Griffiths 1795. One of these we believed immigrated from Wales/England or Ireland due to upsetting the royal family of England or so the legend goes, it was reported he was also a famous painter in the UK? Any history or knowledge would be fantastic. (Surnames so far on this side of the tree are; Fitzpatrick, Whelan, Whiffen)

On the sparrow side I know a little about Jane Sparrow and her family. As well a tragic accident in St John's which resulted in her Grandmother's death outside John the Baptist. (Surnames so far on this side of the tree are; Walsh and Martin)

Both sets of family seem to be from Ship Harbour, Bachens and Placentia.

Looking forward to finding any relatives or stories.

All the best,
Lauren Howard

Griffiths and Sparrow

Philmills26 — 2013-04-17 16:30:09Z

Re: Smith of Chance Cove and Hopeal, NL

dave_smith23 — 2013-04-17 11:54:56Z

My great grandfather, Martin Smith, moved from Chance Cove to Dildo when he was a young orphaned boy. I expect this was in the early to mid 1800's. That is where my family tree stalled. Recall my late father (Selby Smith) mentioning relatives in Hopeal as well??? Would appreciate any further leads from Chance Cove.

Re: Barrett Woody Island Newfoundland

beulahbarrett — 2013-04-12 20:14:02Z

Hi Eric,
I have done a lot of research on our family tree and it doesn't make sense for Robert Senior to be our Great Grandfather.He may be our Great Great Grandfather.This Robert Senior you are refering to his will was probated in 1881 which means he would have to be dead before the will was probated because in order for a will to be read the person would have to have died already.Our Grandfather James Barrett wasn't born until 1887 so Robert Senior can't be our Great Grandfather because he was dead before Grandfather was born.I think our Great Grandfather was James Barrett Senior who's father would possibly be Robert Senior because he has son in will called James Barrett who could possibly be our Grandfather's James Barrett's Father.It was very common back then for families to name their kids after their parents. Inez seems to think also that James Barrett Senior was our Great Grandfather as well,She said she can remember her dad talking about him.She said he drowned at age 78 years.He is in Woody Island burial listShe said people seem to think it was Robin or Robert ,but she said she thinks Robin was George Barrett's son.This is just waht we think we could possibly be wrong.Thanks for the reply and let me know if you have something otherwise.Have a great day Eric.

Re: Barrett Woody Island Newfoundland

beulahbarrett — 2013-04-12 20:14:02Z

Re: Barrett Woody Island Newfoundland

beulahbarrett — 2013-04-12 20:13:25Z

Re: Barrett Woody Island Newfoundland

eric_barett — 2013-04-12 13:00:20Z

beaulah cousin here look under robert sr. last wiilandteastment and read it ibelivegreat grandmas name wasmateldia

Combdons Bretts Hewitts Ford

bellef16 — 2013-04-06 10:26:17Z

Looking for the above to link into my family tree, my great grandmother was Annie Brett and her mother was a Combdon. Would be interested in sharing what I have. We are all connected up. Thanks and have a great day.

Re: Lucy Walsh and John Canning of Placentia

_PJW_ — 2013-04-03 15:55:52Z

Lucy Walsh
paternal grandmother of husband of stepdaughter of great grand aunt

Re: Lucy Walsh and John Canning of Placentia

candie777 — 2013-04-02 21:28:50Z

Hi Peter,

I have a Lucy Walsh on my side of family (grandmothers sister). How are you related to Lucy?

Re: Foley/Smith of Argentia

cleveland_maggie — 2013-03-15 19:12:25Z

Hello! My grandmother was Mary (Foley) Cleveland, the daughter of James' son John. She passed away a few years ago. There are a number of us still in the New Bedford area.

Flynns of Placentia Bay

kayejezie — 2013-03-14 02:51:24Z

Hi:

I'm researching my husband's family tree. He is Robert Flynn from Colinet, Newfoundland. His father was Douglas Flynn (Jr) of Placentia, (1942-1989), son of Doug Flynn Sr, (1907-1982) originally from Petit Forte, who married Mary Kerrivan (1904-1988). Doug Sr. is the son of Patrick Flynn of Petit Forte + Mary Pearson.

I've been able to find information on Mary Kerrivan's family but information on the Flynn or Pearson side seems to be a lot more rare.

I would appreciate any help at all any one can offer.

Sincerely

Kay

PS. Doug Jr married Elizabeth (Betty) Downey who still lives in Colinet...

Re: FLYNN

bellef16 — 2013-02-22 00:42:17Z

Irene Greene

I am related to you through Michael and Elizabeth were my great grandparents. Never heard of Peter though. Would love to get in touch. Thanks

Looking for family connections of George and Mary Head

bellef16 — 2013-02-11 19:23:33Z

Looking for family connections of George and Mary Head. Also Frank Head who was in WW1. I am assuming they came from Fogo Island/Twillingate Newfoundland area. They settled in Jackson's Arm mid/late 1800's More then likely both were descendants from settlers from England. They are my great grandparents. Any info on Heads will be appreciated.

Looking for decendants of Michael Flynn and Elizabeth Brennan

bellef16 — 2013-02-11 19:15:37Z

Looking for decendants of Michael Flynn and Elizabeth Brennan of Dunnville/Placentia Newfoundland. I saw a post on here from Irene Greene, Michael and Elizabeth were here great great grandparents.. Peter was the son. Any info would be appreciated and looking forward to hearing from everyone. Thanks so much and have a great day.

Thomas Walsh

_PJW_ — 2013-02-10 15:06:22Z

Looking for any info on Thomas Walsh (B 1823- D 1903)who married Mary Ryan (died 1863) and also married Mary Ann Braithwaite (born 1854). Had family in the Bona, Newfoundland and Merasheen, Newfoundland area. If anyone knows where Thomas was born it would be helpful. Thanks.

Peter Walsh
aa677@ncf.ca

Re: Lucy Walsh and John Canning of Placentia

_PJW_ — 2013-02-07 18:05:41Z

Jerome, I have a John Canning from Placentia born about 1879, married Lucy Walsh (my side of the family) as well as xxpauldon who started the thread. Has the same lineage that you describe. It appears we are all related.

Peter Walsh
aa677@ncf.ca

Re: Bennett's of Isle Valen, Green's of Davis Cove

e_p_bennett — 2013-02-05 02:15:36Z

Peter was actually a mistake. It should have been Edward Bennett.

Searly claims the Bennett's of Isle Valen were originally French Benoit's and alglosized their names. I've been looking for evidence of that but so far have not come up with anything.

The FB Isle Valen group I am part of. There is a fair bit of info in there too and lots of pictures.

Re: Bennett's of Isle Valen, Green's of Davis Cove

KCHaughawout — 2013-02-05 02:05:57Z

I too have a Peter Bennett but he was married to a Martha Wadman. I cannot get any further on the Isle of Valen link. There is a facebook page of Isle Valen but that mainly has members who left the island when many of the outports were shutdown. Most likely, your Bennett was originally French for Benoit. Good Luck.

Re: Mulrooney from Placentia Bay, NL

WARDGREENE — 2013-01-16 03:45:31Z

Hi Shawn....Your Southeast O'Keefes are related to me.....but I am curious ab out your Greenes. All,absolutely all, of the Greenes in Point Verde,Placentia,etc. are the same large family.....providing their ancestors have been here before,say,1940s.
In the 1960s and resettlement from the Bay,some Greenes presumably came in from Red Island,Isle aux Valen,etc.....and I have no idea if these Greenes(and Greens) aree related to me. My GF was born at Isle aux Valen,but he was Judge,not Greene.
Do you know if your Greenes are connected to Poin t Verde from way back, or from the other side of P.B. ? Or both?
The only Harbour Islands I could find on Google are well away from P.B.....so which Harbour Island do you mean?
Thanks,
Ward

Re: Mulrooney from Placentia Bay, NL

smeltriver — 2013-01-16 01:20:12Z

Hi there,
my mom is from Harbour Island,Elsie Greene
Her parents are Joe and Elsie.
Did you ever hear the song "My Harbour Island Home" writen by the late "Taxi Paddy" Greene from Freshwater?
I have the words of it if you care to drop me an email
God bless
Good luck
Shawn Okeefe
Southeast, Placentia

Re: lockyer/ brown

beulahbarrett — 2013-01-14 20:47:13Z

Sorry don't know anything about a Henry Brown.My grandmother was Jessie Barrett who married Joseph Lockyer.My other Grandmother i found out her last name was Carrie Brown she came from Tacks Beach and her father was Merle Brown.Don't know much about the Brown's side of my family.It is hard to find out anything because the census only go back to 1921 and they were born before this time.Goodluck with your research and i hope you find the answers you are looking for.

Re: Barrett Woody Island Newfoundland

beulahbarrett — 2012-12-19 23:49:16Z

Is your real name Robin Barrett?Who are you called after?My great great grandfather was Robert Barrett from Woody Island,and that is what my family use to call him Robin.Just wondering if there is any connection there?

Bennett's of Isle Valen, Green's of Davis Cove

e_p_bennett — 2012-12-02 16:34:26Z

I have been able to trace my ancestry back to the mid 1800's but can not seem to go any farther.

I understand that the church records of St. Kyran's is what I need but they don't appear to be online. I have been through the PANL records online, NLGB web site ect. From what I can gather, the church records for St. Kyran's were partially destroyed back in the 1940's due to a fire. Does anybody know what remains of these records and where they are?

On the Bennett side of my family I have a Peter and Johanna Bennett. Their eldest son Michael was born in the mid 1880's. They also have a son Thomas, Simon and daughter Cicely.

I do not know where to turn for further information. Johanna's maiden name, birth dates, ect.

On the other side, There is William and Elizabeth Green of Davis cove. I did find Elizabeth's maiden name from a marriage record from 1899. She was a Hapgood. My father thought she was from Tack's Beach. The marriage record states she is from Isle Valen. How to find out where they descended from would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Power from Dunville, Newfoundland

csabbott_1 — 2012-11-19 00:38:16Z

I am also searching out Powers from the Dunville region of Newfoundland. I have Thomas Francis Power and Emma Rogers. They had three daughters; Mary, Annie, and Margaret...I have no family from those girls. Thomas father was Edward, and he had at least two other brothers and a sister. Contact me at csabbott@rogers.com.

Re: Searching for James Kerrivan and Catherine Shortall

mariong64 — 2012-11-15 02:17:39Z

As far as I can find my great grandfather Geoffrey Kerrivan was born in Torbay and he married a Ellen Webber.

James & Mary Ann Giles in Sound Island 1835

hebrideanfarmer — 2012-11-14 04:44:49Z

Looking for any information on the family of James and Mary Ann Giles, especially when/where they were married, what Mary Ann's maiden name was, and who their parents were. James and Mary Ann are thought to have been married either in England (possibly Dorset or Kent counties) or somewhere else in Newfoundland. Known children were Harriet b 1835; James C, b 1838; Mary Millie, b 1844; Sophia, b 1850; all born in Sound Island and baptised in Burin Methodist church. Harriet married John Rodway; Mary Millie married Thomas Beck; Sophia married William Eddy.

There were possibly three other children:
- Thomas Giles m. Elizabeth and had 8 children: Amander, Tryphena, Susannah, John Joseph, Amelia Jane, Tryphena Eliza, and two others whose names are not known. John Joseph married Harriet Ann Rodway in 1886 and had 6 children: Thomas, John Wilfred, Eli, Emily, James, and Eliza Lilian.

-Eliza Ann Giles who married Henry Beck in 1864; and

- Joseph Henry Giles who married Charlotte Brinston in 1865

I'd be grateful for any help on this family, and I'll gladly share what I do have about them.

Paige/Wellman of St. John's Newfoundland

mumto4cats2 — 2012-11-03 23:21:43Z

I have been trying to research my grandmother's family from Newfoundland. They were Paige family of St. John's. Frederick Francis Paige and MaryAnn Wellman were her parents.
There were four daughters, Muriel Paige, Templeman, Dorothy Paige, Winifred Paige Lawrence and my grandmother, Irene Paige Parsons and a brother Allan. I am stuck when I try to find out anymore. My grandmother was only one of the girls to have children, Gerald, Gordon and Frank Parsons, and Dorothy Parsons Tankard. Allan had one son Ken Paige, who mainly lived with my Aunt Win when he was growing up. Any information regarding Paige or Page, please contact me. They were also members of the Anglican church.

Re: Keeffe's, O'Keefe's Placentia Bay

okeefe54 — 2012-10-31 13:45:15Z

Hi,
I just found your post and realized that I recently found a document in The Rooms that may relate to your G-grandfather Richard Hennebury. Contact me and we can share information.

Paul O'Keefe
paul.john.okeefe@gmail.com

Re: Williams Genealogy Woody Island

paulaennis21 — 2012-10-29 03:18:33Z

Yes Peter, that was me. I misplaced the email and am trying to collect the data again!

Looking more into my grandmother's side of things also!

Paula

Re: Williams Genealogy Woody Island

paulaennis21 — 2012-10-29 03:13:53Z

Hi Paula!

That would be my uncle Paddy. Email me at perham_paula@yahoo.ca. Maybe we can connect and chat.

Paula

PS I currently in Gander, NL

Re: Searching for James Kerrivan and Catherine Shortall

jharrity111 — 2012-10-18 00:56:45Z

I am interested in following up with you; and I did see your September message the other day. I'm in the middle of a move and can't do much until next month. But I can tell you that I recently found my great grandfather, James Kerrivan's father. His name is Thomas Kerrivan and he lived in St. John's and, possibly, Blackhead. Do you know if any of your relatives lived in St. John's in the late 1800's or early 1900's?
Judy

Re: Re Julian Bruce From Codroy Valley /Abrahams Cove Port aux Port

joimbruce524 — 2012-10-17 18:43:58Z

he was married 3 times
first :Anastatia Downey
second :Margaret
third : Flora Mc Issac.. she had 2 children
Archibald Christina
my father is Archibald

Re: Re Julian Bruce From Codroy Valley /Abrahams Cove Port aux Port

joimbruce524 — 2012-10-17 18:38:57Z

yes this the same person, he was married 3 times.
1st wife:Anastatia Downey
2nd wife:margaret schrumpt
3rd wife :Flora McIssac

if you need more information plz contact me

Re: Searching for James Kerrivan and Catherine Shortall

mariong64 — 2012-10-17 02:25:37Z

I have relatives in the Kerrivan line ,my grandmother was a Jane Kerrivan from red island and she was the daughter of Peter Kerrivan ,who was the son of Geoffrey Kerrvian from Red Island we may have some connection there,i am looking for our roots, I thnk they may go back to the Peter Kerrivan of the Masterless Men of years prior

power-hickey-murray

whyhello200 — 2012-09-30 19:27:56Z

hi im doing research on my family tree can anyone assist me ty..they were from placentia-dunville area predomately ty regards.

Re: James Pico, Little St. Joseph's, Placentia Bay, Newfoundland

natashadominaux — 2012-09-17 14:50:43Z

Hi i john pico was my ggg grand father ( I think )... I was also searching my family history and was wondering if you had found any more info on this family....

Power from Dunville, Newfoundland

Creaser12 — 2012-09-08 01:54:35Z

My grandparents were Thomas Francis Power and Emma Power. My mother died when I was very young and so I have little information about her side of the family. This is the main reason why I am now starting my search. I am trying to find anything at all that will shed some light.

Anne

Re: Re Julian Bruce From Codroy Valley /Abrahams Cove Port aux Port

kage1949 — 2012-09-01 05:12:50Z

Hi,

Was Julian Bruce married to an Anastatia Downey? If so, my great -grandmother was married to Julian's and Anastatia Downey's son, Joseph James Bruce.

Re: McGrath, Patrick & Kitty (Catherine)

fred_tulk — 2012-08-12 02:17:47Z

I am searching my grandmother's family on my fathers side. Her name was Ellen Mcgrath and she was born to Andrew Mcgrath who was born in 1861 to Matthew Mcgrath. Matthew was born 1811 and died 1881 in St. John's. Icannot find the birth of either Andrew or his father Matthew in St. John's and have started looking outside St. John's. I know there were mcgraths on Patrick Cove, Colliers, Holyrood and the French Shore on the Northern Pen.... Just wondering if you have come across any reference to a Andrew or Matthew Mcgrath

Re: INDIAN ancestry, Placentia Bay

WARDGREENE — 2012-07-19 00:52:07Z

Hi Joanna,
Sadly, I have almost nothing on the Millers. Indian ancestry was mostly kept hidden or denied in previous generations.
Please do contact me privately...wardgreene@hotmail.com....and perhaps we can start some connections somewhere.
By the way,almost everyone in Patrick's Cove is related to me in some way. And,re Indian....my GGF Patrick Judge(married to the Indian lady Mary Ellen Miller)....his brother married Anne McGrath of Gull Cove (SMB) and their family all later moved to Patrick's Cove. However,neither my GGF's brother nor Anne were Indian. Ward.

Re: INDIAN ancestry, Placentia Bay

Jenkins_Frank — 2012-07-18 23:11:33Z

Hi Ward, I am also interested in the Miller Family. I was wondering if there is any connection to my gf. Frank Miller from Placentia. He married Elizabeth Higdon from New Harbour. His Father was Andrew Miller from placentia.He married Selina McGrath from Patricks Cove nl. They had 3 sons William, Frank, Louis and a daug Bride. Also have you come across anything on a Aloysius Miller from placentia. I believe that he is native and was wondering if he is the connection that we are looking for. any help with this would be wonderful . Thank You Joanna

Re: Power, Dunphy, Whalen, Barron

Gardinier_Bridget — 2012-07-08 12:06:41Z

I'm interested in some of your family names also. My father was a Barron from Dunville (Herbert, born in 1905). My mother was an O'Reilly from Argentia (Monica, born in 1905). My maternal great-grandmother was Mary Power from Argentia who married John O'Reilly. I don't have much to help you, but I'm interested!

Re: George Joseph & Frederick Watson

JaniceGardner14 — 2012-07-08 04:44:24Z

Hi, I am also looking for the WATSON Family from Newfoundland, Peter Watson b.1918, Newfoundland, Parents were Frederick WaTSON & Cathleen HALLERAN.
Peter came over to Ross & Cromarty SCT sometime before 1941
with the Lumbermen. He married a SCTs girl Christina MACKAY 1941. The marriage ended in divorce 1946 & I think I have just found him going back to N/F 1947 to WABANA,NF> CANADA.
I am not having any luck finding hi after this, so I too am trying the Mailing List for help. Good Luck with finding your man! regards Janice Gardner NEW ZEALAND

Re: Power, Dunphy, Whalen, Barron

Michelle_fowler62 — 2012-06-29 13:32:03Z

Not sure if this will help but my mother is Joan O'Reilly daughter of George and Agnes O'Reilly her brother is Cyril O'Reilly from placentia mom and my uncle have been doing a lot of research on the family she may be able to help you with your search for John O'Reilly her email address is ejfanton@bellsouth.net. They are also searching for any records of there sister who was born in 1939-1941 unable to find any records of her she died as a small child.