Jed was a resident of Saint John from the time of his marriage , about 1855, until his death . Year of death precisely unknown ; 1880 -1885 range is almost certain. His occupation may have been a lumber surveyor. Obituary may indicate birthplace and possibly parents names. Thank you for any assistance. Mlrhamp@aol.com

Hello, I have just subscribed to this List, although I already belong to the ME and NS Lists, for different surnames*. I would like to provide the following paragraph from the book, "Early New Brunswick Probate Records (1785-1835)." "KIDDER, Calvin Parish of St. Stephen, Charlotte Co. Intestate. Administration granted 8 March 1802 to Ambrose BATES. Fellow Bondsmen William JACKSON and Jonathan STICKNEY, all of St. Stephen. Inventory, dated 4 June 1802, valued at 72 pounds, including one-eighth part of Harmony Sawmill, by Peter McCALLUM, Robinson CROCKER and Robert HITCHINGS. File also contains a grant of administration on 8 February 1817 of estate of Calvin KIDDER of St. Stephen to Robert HITCHINGS with fellow bondsmen Elisha ANDREWS and Peter CHRISTIE." I have been researching my line of KIDDER men for 8 years, and Calvin Kidder is the only one whom I have very little information on. However, as to not confuse the issue, there were two men, father and son, who were both known as Calvin Kidder! In 1785 Calvin Kidder left Temple, NH, to travel north towards Calais, ME. Some think that he might have had a Land Grant in Princeton, ME. However, at some point, he settled in St. Stephen, NB, instead. Nothing is known about Calvin Kidder (1765-1799) and his married life (or adult life). All I know is that he had a son born to him in January 1799, whose birthname was Joseph Calvin Kidder. But, throughout his life, he was known as just Calvin Kidder (1799-1891). Unfortunately, in March 1799, Calvin Kidder, the father, was killed in a mailboat accident in the St. Croix River. (one of 5 men lost, according to newspaper report). Recently, I saw a vague reference to this Calvin Kidder having been married in St. Stephen in 1798. It must have been early 1798, as their son was born in January 1799. :o) I have no idea who Calvin Kidder's wife was. No information can be found at all on this lady. The son, Calvin Kidder, seems to have grown up in St. Stephen and remained living there until he was at least 30 years old. At around Age 32, he moved across the river and settled in Calais, ME. In 1834, he married Mary Wilkins from northern ME. Calvin and Mary Wilkins lived in and around Calais for most of their married life. They had either 6 or 7 children, depending on resources. Only four children lived to adulthood. Their three married sons all had large farms in.....Princeton, ME. And, Calvin Kidder settled there as an older man, moving in with his married daughter who had a house in Princeton. I would like any information at all about the Harmony Sawmill. Calvin Kidder seemed to be part-owner of the facility. Sometimes with two partners, sometimes with more. And, I would appreciate any other information about things mentioned in the quoted paragraph. Thank you very much for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA) *One of Calvin Kidder's sons was Joseph Kidder. Joseph married a Clarissa Wilkins from Canterbury, NB. I believe she was one of six children born to George and Mary Wilkins, who had originally lived in northern ME. .... I believe this Clarissa Wilkins might have been a niece of her husband's mother, the former Mary Wilkins. I am also researching the family of Daniel V. Rice and Lucy (McDonald) Rice whose families moved from Digby, NS, to Lubec, ME. Their son, Charles Wellington Rice, married Adelaide Crosby Hutchinson of MA. Charles and Adelaide Rice's daughter, Louise Rice, married George S. Kidder of Princeton, ME, in 1898. They were my great-grandparents. I am also researching another set of great-grandparents who were BRITISH HOME CHILDREN. John Lewis and Mary Corkill, along with seven younger siblings, left Liverpool in 1874, and sailed into Halifax, NS. I am looking for information on the married lives of Joseph Lewis, Mary Lewis, and Elizabeth Lewis, and of Julia Corkill, Esther Corkill, John Corkill, and Robert Corkill, all youngsters in 1874.

I have thanked everyone individually who kindly replied to my request for information. But, I wanted to comment on how wonderful I think the people on this list are. I hope late this fall I'll be able to make my planned trip and meet at least a few of the wonderful listers. Jo Louisiana

Oh, this is really elementary. Now that I'm signed up to receive this list as a subscriber, I need to know: how do I go to read past queries posted on this list? Can anyone tell me? Then, to anyone who reads here: I seek information on the parents of and children of my ancestor, Patrick Kearns, born in Ireland (Cork?) and landowner in New Brunswick. Children of Patrick Kearns and 1st wife, Maragaret Kief were: I. Margaret Kearns, b. abt 1830. ii. John Kearns, b. abt 1831. iii. Thomas Kearns, b. abt 1834. iv. Lawrence Kearns, b. 11 April 1835, St. John, New Brunswick, Canada; d. 5 December 1918, Eau Galle, Dunn co., Wisconsin v. Susan Kearns, b. abt 1838. Children of Patrick Kearns and Catherine Boyle, 2nd wife? are: vi. Timothy Kearns, b. abt 1843. vii. Patrick Kearns, b. abt 1846. viii. Bernard Kearns, b. abt 1850. ix. George Kearns, b. abt 1852. x. Mary a Kearns, b. abt 1855. xi. James Kearns, b. abt 1857. xii. Catharine Kearns, b. abt 1860. The King County, NB, Canada census for 1851 provided: Patrick Kearns, 50, Irish, Farmer, came 1827. Wife Catherine, 30, came 1840. Children all born NB: Margaret age 22, John age 21, Thomas 18, Lawrence 16, Susan 14, Timothy 9, Patrick 6, Bernard 4, George 1. Thanks for any help. Gail Von Bargen Minneapolis

"Dictionaire National des Canadiens-Francais (1608-1760) by ?"Institut Genealogique Drouin" Does anyone know the price and if it available for purchase, and from where? Happy Hunting! Beverly Alexander alexlary@crosslink.net I hear ethereal whispers persuasive, soft and still, "Daughter, if you don't remember us, who will?" Author Unknown

Is there a theater called the Mechanico Institute still in existence or a building by that name? This building would have been located in the city of Saint John. Thank You in advance, Jo Louisiana, USA

My grandfather, Rev. Arthur William Evelyn McComb, was, according to Crockford's Clerical Directory, "Miss. at Hopewell w Hillsborough and Harvey, N.B. 1909-11". I think it was there that he met his wife, Muriel Alice Sophia Osman, who was also English, but was visiting cousins there. I don't know much about the church or the cousins but do have some pictures. I do wonder if Arthur might also have had cousins or friends in the area. I would be interested to hear from anyone who can tell me more about the place and its inhabitants. Perhaps I'll try to visit one day. -- _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ |_)|_ | |_ |_) |_)|_)| ||\ |\ |||\ |/ _ | |_ | |_ | \ |_)| \|_|| \| \||| \|\_/ Cambridge, England ------ mailto:brunning@argonet.co.uk ----- -- http://www.argonet.co.uk/users/brunning --

I am a relatively new researcher in this area. I would like to have a good Canadian gazateer, and would be grateful for any recommendations. Are there any in softback? Beverly Alexander Culpeper, VA, USA alexlary@crosslink.net I hear ethereal whispers persuasive, soft and still, "Daughter, if you don't remember us, who will?"

I'm trying to find information on a Patrick Breen, originally from County Wexford Ireland, who married Maria Power in St. John's in the 1820s. They had a son Gregory (my great great grandfather), who was born in December of 1836 or 1837. They also had a son Philip and a daughter. Gregory left St. John's and ended up in Boston, MA. He married Margaret Neville and they had six children. Three of the children contracted TB - two of them died in 1890. My great grandfather John Patrick Breen (born April 24, 1873), also contracted TB but according to the family, he was sent to St. John's to recouperate. He came back to Boston and married Rose Grueter and had seven children. John died in February of 1970. Any information on Gregory Breen or his father Patrick would be greatly appreciated. elcurley@aol.com

Searching for information on Elnathan Foster Morrell, born St. John ca. 1838. Married Sarah Marks, b. 5/10/1830. Children born in St. John: Maria Eudavilla 5/25/1861 Thomas Hawkins 1851 Stenning H. abt 1873 Foster E. 1867 William W. abt 1863 Fred P. 1872 Mary 1857 Laura Family emmigrated to Minnesota 1870's Susan Wojtowicz

I am searching for any information pertaining to my great great grandmother's family. Her name was Sarah Elizabeth Warnock, born about 1853 to 1855 (depending on what document you read) in St. John, New Brunswick. Her parents are listed as John Warnock and Mary Anne Morrison. According to a census report filled out by her brother, Hugh, born 1862 Canada-E, the family emigrated to Boston, MA, in 1865. He lists his parents as John Warnock born in Canada-E and Mary Anne Morrison born in Ireland. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Lucille Blessed Be! Lucille A. Hoag <lahoag@athenet.net> "We captured lightning and used it to teach sand to think"

oh Suzanne Lisson wrote: > Andrew MOORE (b. 1790 Derryvullan,Co. Fermanagh) and wife Sarah GIBSON lived at Black River,Parish of Simonds. I am trying to prove if either Robert MOORE (m. Catherine CASSIDY) or Robert MOORE (m. Jane CUNNINGHAM) is a brother to my Andrew. > Thanks, > Suzanne Lisson > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog -- Geoffrey W.G. Vail BBA Bed Barnhill Memorial School (506) 652-2272 (home) (506) 658-5393 (school) (506) 643-6170 (fax) gvail@nbnet.nb.ca (email home) vailgew@nbed.nb.ca (email work)

Andrew MOORE (b. 1790 Derryvullan,Co. Fermanagh) and wife Sarah GIBSON lived at Black River,Parish of Simonds. I am trying to prove if either Robert MOORE (m. Catherine CASSIDY) or Robert MOORE (m. Jane CUNNINGHAM) is a brother to my Andrew. Thanks, Suzanne Lisson

My 30 year brick wall is my great great grandmother Ann Jane ROBINSON. She came to Saint John from Ireland in 1845 (1851 census) and married in Trinity Anglican Church 10 Dec 1846 Robert Andrew MOORE b. 1815 of Black River,Saint John Co. I suppose it is possible that she came over from Ireland alone and is not associated with any ROBINSON family. But hope springs eternal that I will find her family. I have proven by many sources that the name is definitely ROBINSON, not ROBERTSON. The only contradictory data I have is her birthdate. On her burial certificate it says she was b. 1814. On her gravestone it says 1828 which is quite a difference. I welcome any suggestions. Thanks, Suzanne Lisson

Hello all, I am hoping someone can help. My GG Grandfather George Wheatley BROTTON is to have been born in Canada Auguast-24-1839 and what the hard part is where in Canada? I have it as St. John, New Brunswick; Quebec; near North Lake, Quebec. I don't know if there is a place that some kind soul could look anything up but his parents were: William BROTTON/BROUGHTON(Born in England)& Lucy NORTON(is to have been born in PA). Thanks Karen Mentzer Southwestern Oregon buglady@internetcds.com

Great to have a St John County List!! Looking for any info or descendents re John Floyd McCracken B1858 who married Elizabeth Millican B1858. Their marriage license from Jan 1885 showed that they both were from Hardingville, St. John County. Also looking for any info on Flora Floyd, I believe from Hardingville area, who married John McCracken in 1858. Would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance Syd in Victoria,B.C.

I am looking for information on the parents of Ann Wayman DEFOREST.Ann married James Thorne HALL in Saint John on the 29 Aug 1850. Any information is greatly appreciated. Norm Ring Courtenay,BC

I am seeking information on James FORBES who married a Mary Ann CRAWFORD. Their daughter Mary Ann FORBES 1849-1941 married Thomas PHILLIPS 1833-1913. Any information is greatly appreciated. Norm Ring Courtenay,BC

From: Mary L Winroth <winrothm@juno.com> Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 10:51:43 -0500 To those on the Saint John list: Here are some online Canadian resources (that would include Saint John County) that I have: Olive Tree Genealogy (lots of Canadian families) http://www.rootsweb.com/~ote/ Canadian Muster Rolls (just lists the film # http://www.geoworld.com/Heartland/1146/loyalregiments.html Early Canadiana Online - text collection of 3,000 books/pamphlets http://www.canadiana.org/cgi-bin/ECO/mtg Phone, Postal and E-mail Directories http://www.mta.ca/library/ (go to Internet Resources) Fredericton and Saint John Newspapers incl. Obits http://www.nbclassified.com/ go to announcements, then deaths, and search all Railways of Canada Archives: http://www.trainweb.org/canadianrailways/index.html Intercolonial Railway http://collections.ic.gc.ca/cnphoto/english/int3_ang.html Provincial Archives in Fredericton http://www.gnb.ca/Archives/e/Index.htm Studholme Survey 1785/86 Census http://jasper.acadiau.ca/uhtbin/cgisirsi/zNlmPVwuPo/O/57/49 (not sure if # or letter O in address) Queries in column at Saint John, NB Times Globe http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/rmcusack/ Obits for NB http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Canada/NewBrunswick/GeneralObi ts National Archives of Canada- Immigration List http://www.ingeneas.com/free/index.html Canadian Geographical Names http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/english/Home.html http://www.Mapblast.com (choose Canadian cities) Canadian Phone Numbers http://www.iaw.on.ca/~ylaroche/phone-bk.htm Hope I typed these all in correctly. I keep them in a folder so I can check them if anyone has a question. Mary in Massachusetts ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I am seeking information on a Ann Wayman DEFOREST. I have no dates for Ann. It is believed she was related to Nathan and Ephriam DEFOREST who were Loyalist. Any information is greatly appreciated. Norm Ring Courtenay,BC