Dafoe - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

A Dafoe passes on

ShawnDafoe — 1 Dec 2008 12:43:13 GMT

My Aunt, Marjorie June Dafoe, passed away on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. I returned home last week to memorialize her life with my father, Eric, and my mother, Gail, and my brother, Ian. Sadly, my father is only living member of his family as Ross, his father, Bessie, his mother, and brothers, Raymond and Owen all pre-deceased Aunt Marjorie.

I welcome any fond memories you may have of my Aunt Marjorie.

Bertha Leila Dafoe (Morrison)

BG — 10 Aug 2001 4:48:26 GMT

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John & Lydia Dafoe

orlindamathis — 25 Sep 2008 8:03:02 GMT

Hello! I am looking for any information about John or Lydia Dafoe. I do not know Lydia's maiden name. Family tradition thinks she was Indian. All I know for sure is that they had a daughter names Philipa, born in Toronto on 2 Feb 1852. Philipa married a Thomas Badley. Philipa apparently had an older sister named Rosetta, born in 1849.

Family "tradition" also believes that John was French in origin. There are a lot of John Dafoe's out there and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Searching for Family

CDaFoeWard — 10 Sep 2008 2:14:24 GMT

My grandparents were Orpha & Louis or Lewis DaFoe. I was hoping to connect with family in Michigan. My father was William R. DaFoe, my uncles were John & Louis. I have many aunts but only remember an aunt Ruby. Hope someone can help me start my search. Grampa's mom & dad I believe were Munson & Francis, and Grama's were Justus Misener & Hulda Beemer. Thanks

Grandmother was Olive Dafoe, Was born in Ontario

winecountrybill — 16 Sep 2005 8:12:39 GMT

My Grandmother Olive Dafoe married named Ackerman
was born in Ontario, she had a brother Finley Dafoe who
lived in Oshawa, Ontario, and also a brother Nathan, and
a sister Keita.
Was in Canada years ago and had visited with Finaly and
his wife, have lost touch.
My Grandmother married Clarance Everett Ackerman in
Brownsville, New York.
Also from what little information I have, I understand that
Dr.Dafoe was a first cousin.
My father Robert, was her son, and had two brother Milton and Ira and a sister Rhea who is still living in Newton, NJ.
Mr Uncle Milton lived in Liverpool, New York, and Uncle Ira
Sometimes Know as Mervin lived near Schnectady.
Would appreciate any information.
Also another family name were Brewster and Bateman

Dafoe Family/Michigan

Mary Dee — 7 Jun 2000 6:53:24 GMT

Great-Grandfather was Joseph Dafoe married Mary E King in Akron in 1879 and lived in Tuscola county. Joseeph died in 1923, Mary in 1950. Daughters-Elizabeth (Lizzie) Staley of Caro, Loretta (Retta) Remington of Bay City(my grandmother), Twila Smith of Baltimore. Son-William G Dafoe. Sisters of Mary E King Dafoe-Miss Loretta King, Mrs. Cora Dickenson and Miss Emma W King all of Caro. Brothers-Charles King of Caro and William King of Curtis. The information on the sisters and brothers are from Mary's obituary in 1950. I have information on a Mary Catherine Dafoe born 1-4-32, Max William Dafoe born 1-22-34, Maxine Dafoe born 3-10-35. Could be William Dafoe's childern?
My Grandmother Loretta Dafoe married John Franklin Remington 6-12-07. Children-Joseph born 12-13-08, Ronald William 3-2-13 (my father), and Kathryn born 9-9-15.
I think my information is correct, but I'm not 100% sure. I need all the help I can get.I would love to hear from the family tree.

Myrtle Roper Dafoe

kate — 10 Apr 2000 8:12:10 GMT

Looking for more in on Grandmothers ancestry. Myrtle was born in March 1909 and still lives in Belleville Ontario, Canada.
I dont know anything else about her except she was married to Charlie Roper, now deceased. She had 8 children...Ronald, Harold, Florence, Rosemarie, and Marylou. The others, I believe died in infancy.
Can anybody help.

Are any of you from Maddoc way.

Jenn — 3 Oct 2001 3:25:13 GMT

The last I had heard about some of my family was that they lived in maddoc, Ont.
I would love to hear from you if you are.

Re: Update on Cousin Eleanor (Carleton) Moult

loisge — 23 Nov 2006 1:21:06 GMT

I tried to phone Eleanor this evening. Her phone number had been changed and she was not answering the new number so I called cousin Jean (Dafoe) Lake of Peterborough to find out what was happening.

For the past six or so months, Eleanor has been in a retirement home but she was not happy there. This week, she moved out of the home and is currently staying at the Avalon Motel in Belleville while she looks for an apartment in Belleville. Since most of her furniture is gone, she will be starting from scratch to furnish it.

According to Jean, Eleanor's health is "not the best" but Jean expects that she will be much happier now. And since she was out tonight attending a meeting, she is still able to do the things she loves most.

Lois Gardner-Earl
Also a descendant of Michael Dafoe and Rachel Holcomb/Ross but through their son Abraham (1802-1894).

At 11:33 AM 27/09/2006 , you wrote:
>
>I know Eleanor and will try to help find her.
>My wife is a "Dafoe" descended through Michael Dafoe/Rachael Ross and their son Jacob b 1795. I have considerable info on her line.
>
>Jerry

Looking for cousin Brian Roberts

GardnerEarl — 13 Nov 2006 12:30:32 GMT

I am trying to contact Dafoe cousin, Brian Roberts. His old email address no longer works.

Brian, if you are still on this list, please email me.

Thanks,
Lois.

Eleanor Moult

Shawn Dafoe — 27 Sep 2006 11:44:35 GMT

I am looking to reconnect with Eleanor Moult about our Dafoe family history. I had a lively email conversation with her earlier this year (January 2006), however, I have been unable to reconnect with her.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!! :-)

Shawn Dafoe

DAFOE, NORTH DAKOTA

JCosgrove8786 — 5 May 2006 11:09:43 GMT

Looking for information on any Dafoes living in Eddy County, North Dakota.

Dafoes living in Eastern Ontario

ShawnDafoe — 26 Apr 2005 4:10:34 GMT

Hello out there!! I am the son of Eric Dafoe, who is working on a complete Dafoe family tree of our 'segment' of Dafoes living in the Ingleside, ON/Osnabruck Township area.
Getting past the marriage of my grandfather, Ross Dafoe, to Bessie O'Shaunessy has been difficult. Any input, suggestions, history help would be appreciated.

Feel free to post any relevant info and I would be happy to respond.

Sincerely

Shawn Dafoe

Judith Nelson Dafoe

diane_land — 1 Mar 2006 8:36:24 GMT

Trying to get in touch with the Nelson family. Judith Nelson Dafoe of Bend Oregon died in Dec. of 2004. There are four living siblings. We have the same (great) grandfather and I want to share my stories , pictures and genealogy with them. Also hope they know where our grandfather went after he disappeared in 1915. His name was William R Nelson and his son, Judiths father, was William Boulware Nelson. Please contact me at Crafdy1954@comcast.net - Thanks - Diane

Lloyd Dafoe

L. Choler — 29 Jul 2000 11:27:41 GMT

I am looking for any Genealogy info. that includes Lloyd Dafoe, Beatrice Kruger.
Thanks,
Lorie

Joseph Defoe/ Dafoe from Canada

odinthemaster — 8 Feb 2006 3:39:33 GMT

I am looking for info' on Joseph Defoe, he was born in Canada about 1802-03 and married a woman by the name of Lucy who was born about 1812-13.
They Emigrated from Canada and moved to Black Brook, Clinton Co., New York.
They had two children that I know of, a Joseph and a John.
If ANYone has information, or thinks that they have information, please contact me.
And thanks for the help

Dafoe website needs contributions

Jim_Benedict — 10 Mar 2006 3:43:13 GMT

I have organized a new website for collecting Dafoe families and their stories. Please visit:
http://www.genealowiki.com/bin/view.cgi/Dafoe/WebHome
If you are interested in adding your Dafoe family and their family folklore, let me know and we can get you set up as a contributor. -Jim B.

Laney Ann DAFOE, Ontario, Canada

David Laird — 19 Aug 2001 9:06:38 GMT

My GGMother is Laney Ann DAFOE b. 28 Jul 1828 probably near Camden, ON, CA, d. 4 Aug 1860 in Camden, ON, CA, md John Douglas THOMPSON abt 1847 or 1848. Father's name possibly Bromley DAFOE. Had at least 4 children; William Douglas, John, Mary Jane (my GMother) and Cephus Miller. Any bells ringing? Can use all the help I can get. Thanks.

Dafoes of Osnabruck Township, ON

ShawnDafoe — 26 Apr 2005 4:18:11 GMT

Hello!!!

During my career transition, I have found some time to pull out some of my Dafoe history material and work on a complete Dafoe family tree of our 'segment' of Dafoes living in the Ingleside, ON/Osnabruck Township area. I have neglected to work on the project for some time, due to the birth of my son in 2002.

Feel free to post any relevant info and I would be happy to respond.

Sincerely

Shawn Dafoe

DaFoe, Eastern Ontario

bandslak — 21 Jan 2005 2:34:46 GMT

Hi all, I am looking for information on my g grandmother Marie Minden DaFoe (may have been Mary Minden). She was born Feb 9, 1859 in Richmond Township (west of Napanee, Ontario). Her father was Daniel DaFoe and mother was Mary Raymond.

Any info would be appreciated.....thanks......

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:59 GMT

It seems that The Dafoes were imprisoned as Loyalists when they were captured at the Battle of Bennington. Does anyone know the name of that prison? If anyone has any information about this, please contact me.

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:53 GMT

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:49 GMT

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:45 GMT

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:35 GMT

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:32 GMT

Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:56:28 GMT

Loyalist Prison

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Loyalist Prison

Jerry7699 — 15 Jun 2004 11:55:27 GMT

Grandmother

ejgantt — 1 Jun 2004 6:02:59 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandmother's surviving family members. Her name was Rachel Rose Dafoe. I do know of a sister of hers named Judy. My grandma lived in New York until the time of her death. She has a daughter named Elaine. Please if anyone has information that may help me find my family let me know. Thank you.

Canada

Maxine Dafoe — 2 Jun 2000 3:22:26 GMT

I am from Alberta Canada, looking for whom ever
that is a dafoe

Archie Dafoe

Ernie Bell — 29 May 2000 6:45:19 GMT

I am looking for any information on Archie Dafoe.
He married Jane Elizabeth Colgan, and lived
in Michigan. They had 7 children,
Lucy, Goldie, Lila, Irene, Harry, Wilford, Elgin,
Clara.

Thank You Ernie Bell

DAFOE, Mary Ellen, Lansing, MI fro. Ontario, CANADA

JM4kids1 — 30 Mar 2004 11:29:49 GMT

Mary Ellen Dafoe b 9 Nov, 1871 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada she married Herbert Edgar Knight b 30 May, 1852 on 21 Nov, 1888. They lived in Lansing, Michigan. He died in 1901, living her in a foreign country with two small children, Jennie, 10 and Homer Knight abt 5. She was related to Allan Roy Dafoe, but I am not sure how. She later married a Jefferson P Horn. I am wishing for information on her siblings and parents. She was my gg grandmother.

Meaning/Origin of Dafoe

Mike Dafoe — 30 Sep 2000 6:28:49 GMT

We are trying to find the meaning/origin of the
surname Dafoe for our sons school project. We
would appreciate any help....Thank you
Mike and Christine Dafoe

DAFOE & EUSTICE in Detroit

CherylCavalier — 26 Jan 2004 12:38:39 GMT

I am looking for information on Bert and Ola Eustice as well as George and Lottie (McDonald) Dafoe. I know that Bert & George started a business "Dafoe-Eustice Co." which mfgd canvas & leather products on W Jefferson sometime in the late 20's or early 30's. George & Bert were Father & Son-in-law.

Per 1930 Detroit Census -
Dafoe, George W, aged 68, born Canada
Dafoe, Lottie A, aged 63, born Michigan
Eustice, Bert L, Age 41, born Illinois (age may be wrong)
Eustice, Ola, age 39, born Michigan

Dafoe Contacts in Ontario

ddafoe1 — 6 Apr 2002 7:55:22 GMT

I will be traveling from New York to Ontario this summer to look at Aultsville area, Osnabruck and Ingleside. Is there anyone in the area interested in meeting and showing me the area of Osnabruck and any info regarding the Dafoe's ( Cemetaries, old homesteads, etc.) or my line?

My DAFOE ancestors go as such:
(1) Daniel (Dafoe) Thevou (1665-1717)
(2) Abraham Dafoe (1703-1753)
(3) Johan Ernst Dafoe ( 1725-1784)
(4) Conrad Dafoe ( 1753-1853)
(5) William Dafoe ( 1788- 1853)
(6) David Conrad Dafoe (1834-1908)
(7) Victor Dafoe ( 1860-1928)
(8) Alfred Dafoe ( 1899-1967)
(9) Kenneth Dafoe (1929 - )
(10) David Dafoe (1964- ) Me
(11) Benjamin Dafoe (1999- ) My son

BIRTH MOTHER

V PURCELL — 22 Aug 1999 10:53:42 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON A MARIE/MARY DAFOE, WHO GAVE BIRTH TO A SON ON
MAY 17TH, 1948 IN BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA. SHE WAS 18 YEARS OLD AND NAMED HER
SON ALBERT LIONEL DAFOE. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE
ANY INFORMATION CONTACT THE ABOVE E-MAIL ADDRESS...THANK YOU. VP

ontario dafoes

11 Aug 2000 10:19:46 GMT

looking for information on the parents and/or
grandparents of ken dafoe, father to several
sons (john, gordon, tim, and one other?) and
one daughter. residences include oshawa and
campellford, with sons moving to port perry,
prince edward county, and p.e.i. apparently.

ancestors are rumoured to be loyalists but i
have never confirmed any of this...

i'm a son of one of his sons, trying to look
back a little here. please reply in forum, i
thank anyone who can shed some light.

t.

Ronald C Dafoe

Dennis Dafoe — 13 Jul 2003 2:13:27 GMT

My father was Ronald Clarence Dafoe, he was adopted by Clarence and Carrie Dafoe (living in Massena NY). Any information on relatives etc, would be greatly appreciated. My father passed in 1981, and his parents (adopted), passed when he was a teen. He was then put in a orphanage. We have had no contact with any Dafoe relative from this area. Please contact me by email. dmdafoe@rochester.rr.com

Yardley/ Dafoe

Yardley — 28 Aug 2000 6:49:25 GMT

Iam looking for any information on my great grandparents grandparents who died before I was born.
I know that my grandmothers name was Virgina Elizabeth Dafoe she lived in Toronto Ontario where she married William Edgar Yardley I know that my grandmothers Mother was Elizabeth Dafoe who lived in New Jersey anyone with ANY information please HELP:O)

I know few things about your dad

Gailhannah85 — 16 Jan 2003 3:08:17 GMT

Last I heard about Uncle Leslie (your dad) was living at Gilmour turn West Coon Road living with Bernice (Brown)?. Her maiden name was Sargent. Uncle Charlie 's sister. My mom Gladys Hannah and your Dad (Uncle Leslie) are brother and sister. Drop me a line and let me know what information you need. Bye for now. Gail

OLIVE DAFOE

Doug Yates — 1 May 2002 7:10:22 GMT

My grgrgrgrandmother, Olive Dafoe, was born in Trois Rivieres Quebec we were told. Her father was a Joseph Dafoe. She married Joseph Deshane on January 11, 1826 in Belleville, Ontario. She was born abt. 1808 and died on July 8, 1882 in Lennox and Addington Co., I have no idea about her roots, where her father was born or who her mother was. Any help in determining her ancestry would be greatly appreciated.

Death information for Caroline A. "Carrie" (Dafoe) Patterson

Annie Meyer — 23 Mar 2002 6:21:09 GMT

Caroline was my great grandmother. She married John Patterson in 1876 in Norwood, Ontario. They had 9 children. My grandmother, Myrtle Elrena (Rena) was the 5th. She married James Austin McNabb and moved to the States. I am trying to find information on my great grandmother, great grandfather and any/all of their children. The informaiton I have is that Caroline died about 1930 in Edmonton, Alberta. Her husband John Patterson died about 1913, but I don't know where.

If you have any information on Caroline's actual death date and/or information on why the family left the family land in Norwood, I'd love to hear it!

Dano Family of Canton, NY

jdafoe2 — 20 Aug 2005 7:24:37 GMT

Calistie Dano was my G Grandmother. I would be pleased to share all my information with anyone who is interested. I understand that Calistie was the daughter of Charles and Mary Dano and Clifton Dano was her brother

Dafoe/McCormick Huntingdon, Hastings Co., Ont. Canada

MaryLloyd599 — 25 Jan 2004 6:18:00 GMT

DAFOE, Susanna (Susan) b: Abt. 1848 in Ontario, Canada
MCCORMICK, Robert b: Abt. 1842 in Huntingdon, Ontario, Canada
married: Bef. 1864 in Canada?
moved to Chicago, IL USA
Had about 16 children. They are listed in
the 1871 Ontario Canada Census

Looking for info on Leslie Carl Dafoe

Jenn — 1 Oct 2001 7:36:27 GMT

Leslie is my biological father. I have not seen him since I was 4 or 5. I would like to understand where our family came from. I was born in Port Hope, Ontario.

Dafoe/Defoe

alicedeshane33 — 22 Sep 2004 6:21:10 GMT

I am looking for information concerning an Olive Dafoe/Defoe, born abt 1812, supposedly in Montreal (according to her death certificate), married my third great grandfather, Joseph DeShane, in Tweed, Hastings, Ontario, in 1826. They had 14 children -- Joseph, John, Francis, Theodore, Ann Murilla, James, Paul Sylvester, Oran, Peter, Daniel, ElizaMary, Regis, and Olive. The marriage license states that her father was Joseph Dafoe, and reports her being from Lower Canada. She died July 8, 1882, in Sheffield, Lennox Addington, Ontario, and is buried there. I have heard that she had a brother named Francis.

searching for relatives

Tammy Lynn Dafoe — 10 Aug 2000 4:45:56 GMT

Hi..we have been having problems researching our family tree. We know of some relatives in Ontario, however my grandfather Allan Grant Dafoe was in the Navy and we seem to have more relatives. If anyone knows of any information, I would really appreciate it. He lived in Edmonton Alberta, and that was where my father Lawrence Grant was born (1950). We are unable to go back to far as we are unsure of all the relatives. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

DAFOES OF ST. LAWRENCE CO.

ALICE DAFOE — 8 Apr 2000 8:04:09 GMT

MY GRANDMOTHERS WAS ALICE DAFOE SHE WAS MARRIED TO
A CHARLES WILSON? CHARLES APPARENTLY WAS KILLED IN WWII
THEY HAD ONE DAUGHTER WHICH WAS MY MOTHER ANNA M WILSON
SHE THEN MARRIED A FORREST LOTTIE.PLEASE SEND ANY INFO. YOU MAY HAVE TO MY E-MAIL
ADDRESS FIRELADY@NORTHNET.ORG

to jerry dafoe

barbaraempey25 — 30 Nov 2001 9:27:46 GMT

please check empey family messageboard, also loucks.