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Re: Stairs book?

michael_stairs — 2011-10-10 17:21:31Z

the book is called Merchant Princes, Author James D. Frost.
ISBN 1-55028-803-2

Re: Richard Stairs, Loyalist to NB 1783

grahamcrackerxx — 2011-07-23 15:16:32Z

Hi. I'm not sure if it helps at all, but Richard Stairs (and his wife Eve Barclay) are my ancestors. I have a Stairs family Tree the begins with Richard in Virgina, USA. (Eve was from New York). I hope I can help!

Re: Descendants of Jacob B Steer

KiamichiS — 2011-06-21 03:39:44Z

I do have information for you, but I ccan't get it to go through to the email you provided. please contact me at catsteps@hotmail.com

I have her married to Conrad's grandson James

Re: Descendants of Jacob B Steer

kaitiemac374 — 2011-06-17 22:02:25Z

I have a great grandfather who was born to Sarah Stairs, I believe she was married to Conrad but this son is not his. Her maiden name is Fisher. They lived in Westmoreland PA. She seems very mysterious as I cannot find much on her children but only on her marriages - email me if you think there is a connection there - kaitlinexl@gmail.com

Re: Frank and Bessie Stairs, New Brunswick

amstairs — 2011-04-17 21:43:00Z

I should have left my contact info..

amstairs@zing-net.ca

Re: Frank and Bessie Stairs, New Brunswick

amstairs — 2011-04-17 21:32:59Z

Hi Cleve, I realize this post is rather old, just Googled my grandparent's name. (I'm Ronda's cousin, son of Floyd and Rosetta Stairs)

Thanks,

Allen

Re: Richard Stairs (Steers), Loyalist, NY to NB 1783

clevevstrs — 2010-11-30 04:19:39Z

Hi Lorena,
I have once again changed my E-Mail address, hopfully for the final time.
I still have not proved Richard one way or another, however my nephew has been in touch with a researcher in England.
I will let you know what I find.
Have you had any luck yet?
My address: clevevstrs@aol.com
Have a good season,
Cleve

Re: ? Stiars/Stairs of Spotsylvania Co Va

livingbread — 2010-05-13 22:32:38Z

Hi,

William is the brother of my G G Grandfather, Edward R. Stiars, sons of Martha and William E. Stiars. There is a lot about the family on this website, http://www.kykinfolk.com/stafford/mastiarsland.htm
haven't been about to do a double check on it yet. There's also Fredericksburg Historic Court Records. Says William was widowed and married Emma Dickinson in 1897.

Jill
email: living-bread@hotmail.com

? Stiars/Stairs of Spotsylvania Co Va

olclarke — 2010-05-08 16:27:36Z

Need his name & the names of his parents & siblings. He was b abt 1825 & marr Martha. Also need her last name & her parents & siblings. Their son William b abt 1850 marr Sall. Also need Sally's last name & her parents & siblings. Have the following children for William & Sally.
Dolly b abt 1874 marr Alexander Shelton Sr.
Thomas W. b abt 1876 marr Agnes
Ada b abt 1877 ( no info )
Cora b abt 1879 ( no info )
Any info appreciated.
Ollie

? Stiars/Stairs of Spotsylvania Co Va

olclarke — 2010-05-08 16:26:04Z

Re: Stairs in New Brunswick

suedesmond113 — 2010-05-03 14:40:29Z

Gertrude Stairs was my grandmother

Matt Stairs

craigg70 — 2010-03-23 15:13:03Z

Anyone have information on family of Matt Stairs b. 1968, St. John, NB, major league baseball player?

Capt. Stairs, pilot of the Cunard steamers (1852)

Cindy_Beane — 2010-02-26 21:51:41Z

I have no connection to any of these families. I just keep finding interesting little “tidbits” that give our ancestors a personality instead of just a name with d.o.b. and d.o.d. OR it may just give you date(s) you didn't already have. This is from the Rockland (Maine) Gazette dated September 9, 1847:

"Capt. Stairs, pilot of the Canard steamers, who has brought them from Halifax to Boston, and taken them hence ever since the line commenced, died in Halifax a few days ago."

Re: Grandparents

craigg70 — 2010-01-10 15:13:31Z

Oh, Super!! I will reply to your e-mail address.
Gladys

Re: Stairs book?

KiamichiS — 2010-01-08 04:33:49Z

Thank you - the Stairs branch I am from stayed in PA, originally came from Germany. So I am not sure they would be the same

Grandparents

wgbs_1 — 2010-01-07 12:25:07Z

Gladys

Interesting Grandparents you have there. The same as mine.
My father was Hubert Lorne Stairs.

e-mail me gbruce41@hotmail.com

Re: Stairs book?

wgbs_1 — 2010-01-07 12:16:22Z

The book was written by a Stairs family member, who, I believe, lived in Ontario. Apparently there were 5 Stairs relatives living in Virginia during the American revolution. They remained neutral, but after the war, pressure was put on them to get out of the U.S. They became United Empire Loyalists, and moved to the Maritimes. The book covers only ONE of the relatives, and the descendants from that ONE line.

It was a private edition, and is long out of print. My sister has one, and if you send me your address, I will see if she will give me the name and address of the publisher.

good luck

Re: Stairs in New Brunswick

BrawnNBCan — 2009-10-02 13:41:01Z

I can second that last post. I have the same info on Keetch, only its actually Olla Roxilla that William Keetch married...

Olla Roxilla b. 22 DEC 1891 in Marysville, York County New Brunswick m. 28 SEPT 1910 to William Keetch of Woodstock New Brunswick, Canada. Children: Herbert, Gregory, Sybil. Olla Roxilla (Roxie) died 21 OCT 1959

Re: Stairs book?

KiamichiS — 2009-05-31 04:13:37Z

Is there any way any one can find a copy of this book? I would love to have one

Re: Stairs book?

craigg70 — 2008-08-07 18:15:13Z

Geoffrey: Huntley and Emma Stairs of Temperance Vale were my grandparents. I looked at the Rolfe Stairs book at the Nackawic Library. I think it's also in the New Brunswick Archives in Fredericton.
Best,
Gladys

Descendants of Jacob B Steer

KiamichiS — 2008-07-29 01:49:01Z

I am trying to find any of the Steer/Stairs descendants of Jacob B. Steer of Westmoreland County, PA. I am looking for pictures of him and his son Conrad, my line and his daughter Catherine and other son Bernhardt

Re: Stairs book?

KiamichiS — 2008-04-14 01:14:57Z

How does a person get a copy of this book? I am of the Stairs of Acme PA

Re: Richard Stairs, Loyalist to NB 1783

pdbbq — 2008-04-06 03:48:14Z

my name is perry stairs borne woostock n.b. jan. 9 1946 will do d.n.a. tell me when & how

stairs fredricksburg virginia spotsylvania co

tommylee711 — 2008-01-26 20:53:22Z

Help! looking for a Clara Pulliam or Robert Stairs info. Daughter Elmira married Spicer

stairs fredricksburg virginia spotsylvania co

tommylee711 — 2008-01-26 20:52:34Z

Help! looking for a Clara Pulliam or Robert Stairs infoaughter Elmira married Spicer

Re: Stairs book?

lovesquilts — 2008-01-24 07:48:11Z

The book on Stairs that we have is written by Rolfe Eugene Stairs in 1996. You are right about the limited amount of books that were made. Barb Stairs

Re: Richard Stairs, Loyalist to NB 1783

judithmstairs — 2007-10-03 23:33:22Z

Hi I am hoping to encourage male Stairs members to submit a DNA sample to the Sorensen labs for the database. This surname is not common, so I wonder if we are all connected back several generations. My roots come from Beds/Bucks in England. Perhaps we share DNA? My brother has registered with Sorensen labs already. This is a free kit you can ask for. It's a simple mouthwash sample and costs you nothing to submit a sample to the database. Perhaps this might show a link? Would you or someone you know who is a male Stairs member be willing to do this? Thanks Hugs Judith

Re: Stairs book?

judithmstairs — 2007-10-03 23:23:58Z

Hi Geoffrey Stairs. I am taking a long shot here, but my maiden name was Stairs. I'm from MB. CDA I am doing my roots from England and was hoping to find where your roots come from. My brother has sent in a DNA sample to the Sorensen Labs. We are trying to get a variety of male Stairs members to send in a sample to Sorensen Labs to see if we share the same roots. This is a free process and kits are available from the labs. Would you consider this approach? It could prove we share the same roots way back when. If you have questions, please reply to me and I can explain more. Thanks Hugs Judith

Re: Stairs over Canadian border in Maine

lynnieluv — 2007-06-18 00:36:37Z

I'm from Presque Isle. My father crossed the border from Canada to Maine, Littleton, as a child but was only Americanized about 15 years ago after discovering on a business trip to Bermuda that he never had been Americanized in the first place. His grandmother, I believe, was a midwife and Dad was actually born on Canadian soil, if the story is told correctly, but apparently the papers were never signed and Dad never knew this into his 50s, but his citizenship has since been corrected. His name is Loomis Craig. His mother's mother and father were Huntley Stairs and Emma Clark who lived somewhere near Nackawick, Woodstock. Huntley lived from 1864-1926 and Emma Clark Stairs lived from 1873-1965. Their daughter Thelma was one of several children and married Ralph Craig, also from that area. I know very little of my family tree on the Stairs side. I just happened to notice a photo of a cemetary gravestone sitting in front of me today I'd taken a few years ago. There I noticed three Huntley Stairs, but my great grandfather was married to Emma Clark.

Stairs book?

gsa00 — 2007-04-27 15:13:29Z

Greetings,

My name is Geoffrey Stairs. I was born in Woodstock, NB in 1984 and live here presently with my wife. About 10 years ago I vaguely recall my father receiving a book written by someone in the States detailing the lineage of our clan (including some rather funny anecdotes, if I remember correctly). Can anyone tell me who that author of that book was? I am desperate for a copy as my father ended up sending his to my uncle in Washington years ago. I suspect that limited copies were made, but I thought it was worth a shot anyway. Thanks!

Re: Richard Stairs, Loyalist to NB 1783

rosestaples — 2007-02-03 14:06:14Z

I have no information on the Stairs family before they came to New Brunswick. In some of the census records in NB the Stairs record themselves as having Irish Origin.

Re: Richard Stairs, Loyalist to NB 1783

jerronaf — 2007-02-02 10:39:38Z

HI I AM RELATED TO RICHARD STEERS FROM NEW BRUNSWICK ALSO,HIS WIFE WAS EVA BARCLAY? I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT HAVE FOUND REGARDING THE FAMILY ORIGINS AND ANYTHING ELSE OF INTERESTS YOURS TRULY
JERRONA STAIRS
FROM THE MASS. STAIRS

Re: Uriah Sell Stairs, Westmoreland Co.

storknurse — 2006-12-04 12:09:47Z

Is this the Westmoreland County in New Brunswick or in USA? Could you give more details, like the name of his wife and any dates and locations you may have?

Regards,
Sharyn

Obit: William Stairs, Nova Scotia, Nov 28, 1865

storknurse — 2006-12-04 12:09:47Z

Halifax Citizen, Tuesday, November 28, 1865

On Thursday the 28th inst, William STAIRS, in the
77th year of his age.
Funeral from his late residence Tobin Street, on
Friday at 3 o'clock, p m. -- Friends and acquaintances
are respectfully requested to attend.

Posted as an act of genealogical kindness by an unrelated volunteer.

Re: Obit: William Stairs, Nova Scotia, Nov 28, 1865

storknurse — 2006-12-04 12:09:47Z

Obituary. -- In our columns to-day is recorded the death of William STAIRS, Esq., senior, one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Halifax. He was attacked with paralysis while riding home from his business on Friday 17th inst. For some days hopes were entertained that he would rally, but on Saturday last unfavorable symptoms appeared from which time he gradually sank until he peacefully expired at a little after one p. m. to-day. For many years Mr. Stairs held a prominent place in the mercantile community, and was always conspicuous among his associates for enterprise and liberality of character as a business man, and for the high toned sense of honor that marked all his dealings. Perhaps he leaves behind him no man in Nova Scotia who has more faithfully discharged all the duties of citizenship. From his earliest manhood until the close of a life somewhat exceeding the allotted span of three score and ten years, his career was one of active usefulness. He served his native city in the office of Mayor, and the Province as a member both of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly. At the time of his death he was President of the Union Bank, a position that he filled ably and honorably for years. He was a man of expansive benevolence, using generously and wisely the fortune that rewarded the industry of his early years; and the affectionate esteem he commanded in all the social and private relations of life was fully equal to the influence he exercised in the public affairs of the country. The limited space of time at our command previous to going to press, renders it impossible for us to-day, to give anything more than this brief and imperfect outline of this good man's career.

Re: stairs family - westmoreland co pa

2006-10-29 19:30:37Z

I must have been half asleep when I was searching last night. please email me at sk228@psu.edu sorry

Re: stairs family - westmoreland co pa

2006-10-29 01:42:59Z

please email me or call regqrding iormation sjk228@pus.edu

Re: Uriah Sell Stairs, Westmoreland Co.

2006-10-29 01:38:58Z

I think that I have information on MabelAlbert and Urias Cell. Please let me know what you need

stairs family - westmoreland co pa

KiamichiS — 2006-09-20 04:23:01Z

my branch comes from Conrad Steer/Stairs son Philip - I am still trying to find out exactly where Conrad and his father came from and exactly when

Forest Stairs from Massachusetts

jerronaf1 — 2006-04-03 10:56:10Z

Daughter of Glen William Stairs,Grandaughter
of Glen Wellington Stairs,Great Grandaughter
of Forest Stairs from Massachusettes any info
going farther back would be wonderful! Thank
You

Re: Uriah Sell Stairs, Westmoreland Co.

KiamichiS — 2005-12-08 21:43:21Z

Westmoreland Co Pennsylvania. His first wife was Mabel Albert, second Katherine

Re: Richard Stairs (Steers), Loyalist, NY to NB 1783

Cleve51 — 2005-11-24 18:33:25Z

Hi again Sara,
I use Family Tree 5 in doing my Tree, but a cousin in N.B. is using Legacy Family Tree, and he likes it over all the rest. You can down-load this free at their web site. if you are interested, you can go to legacyfamilytree.com/ You will be asked to provide your "E"-Mail address, they will send you a password to open and install it. You will get your pass-word in a couple of hours or less. It is worth a try!
Let me know how you make out, then I can send all or part of my file that you would like. Send me an "E"-Mail to cvs@hom.net

Later, Cleve

Re: Richard Stairs (Steers), Loyalist, NY to NB 1783

2005-11-24 18:33:10Z

Hi Cleve, I don't know what formats are available. I just started using the online family tree builder and haven't gotten very far. What are the choices? Is there a format that I can load into the family tree builder on this site? Also, I'm not sure what kind of help I can give you. Since you've found my birthday, I'm guessing you already have a lot (most) of the info. My birth certificate does state my name as Sara Monica Ann however, not Sara Ann - I don't know if the birth certificate was reissued or what. I will be more than happy to answer whatever questions I can.

Thanks
--Sara

Re: Richard Stairs (Steers), Loyalist, NY to NB 1783

Cleve51 — 2005-11-24 18:32:56Z

Hi Sarah,
I just received your query, and can get your ancesters back to Richard. I would be glad to send. What format? Also would like to have your family data. Later,
Cleve

Re: Richard Stairs (Steers), Loyalist, NY to NB 1783

2005-11-24 18:32:39Z

You seem to have an awful lot of information about the Stairs in N.B. I'm am just starting to get into trying to trace my roots. I'd be interested in anything you might have and I am be able to get some info to you. I know someone, somewhere in my family has done a family tree - I just need to get ahold of it somehow. My father is Amber, b.1934, his father was Henry, and I believe his father was Amber as well. I do know that our family had also been traced back to Richard Steers. As an aside, my sister, a Stairs, married a Steers - probably some tie way back.

Re: Elizabeth Stairs (b.1823 PA) m. John Darby

stephster34 — 2005-11-24 18:31:57Z

Hi there! I would appreciate any information that you may have and I an give you what I have. Please email me at dsknop@helicon.net
Thanks, Steph

Re: Elizabeth Stairs (b.1823 PA) m. John Darby

jennifer method — 2005-11-24 18:31:44Z

I have some info on Elizabeth and her siblings, etc. Elizabeth was my ggg gma.

Re: Elizabeth Stairs (b.1823 PA) m. John Darby

cdarbyfla — 2005-11-24 18:31:33Z

I have been searching for a John Darby who had a son named William. Someone pointed me to your site. Do you have any info on this Darby side. I do not know to much. All I know is that they came from PA. The son William middle name was Wright and he married a woman by the name of Josephine. William died in 1910 and Josephine died in 1940. Thanks for your help.

Cindy CDarbyfla@cs.com

Re: Elizabeth Stairs (b.1823 PA) m. John Darby

2005-11-24 18:31:18Z

I have Elizabeth Stairs being the daughter of John Susanna Byerly Stairs. Her children include: Susann, William and Joseph Darby. I also saw from the Later Day Saints, but I'm questioning John Darby's middle name, I've seen it as John "Doe" Darby. Elizabeths' siblings include Jacob J.,John Jr., Margaret Stairs Hay, Adam Stairs and Catharine Stairs. Do you have any info on these folks. How about a death date on John Darby and where he may be buried.

Re: Elizabeth Stairs (b.1823 PA) m. John Darby

2005-11-24 18:31:05Z

Could your Noble possibly be a son of Barnet Stairs the son of Jacob B Stairs? We know that this Bernat had other children: Catharina, Margaretha, Sabina and John George all born in the late 1700's and early 1800. If interested in more information please email me so we can discuss, it.

Steph