Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/433 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen-News Friday, November 17, 2000 Richard J. Whalen Jr. Richard J. Whalen Jr., 52, died Nov. 10. Born in Bridgeport, he was a lifelong area resident. He was a veteran of Vietnam and had been employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his mother, Jean Whalen of Fairfield; a son, Shawn Whalen of North Haven; a daughter, Cynthia Whalen of West Haven; grandsons, Jovanni and Tristen Perez; sisters, Donna Novia of Milford, Cindy Basile of Danbury and Arlene Powers of Fairfield; a brother, John Whalen of Stratford; and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Operation Hope through the funeral director. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/432 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen-News Friday, November 17, 2000 Doris Rogers Sullivan Doris Rogers Sullivan, 97, of Fairfield died Monday at 3030 Park Health Care. She was born in Southport, England, and was an area resident most of her life. She was a retired employee of Remington Arms and was active in the DAV Connecticut Chapter. She was the widow of Walter Bradley and Paul Sullivan. Survivors include a niece, Joan Carley and her husband, Bruce, of Shelton; and nephews, Ronald Boda of Bridgeport and John Rodger of California. Funeral services will be private. Interment will be in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. The Larson Funeral Home, 2496 North Ave., Bridgeport, is in charge of the arrangements. Full Text posted with permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/431 Surname: ------------------------- Darien News Review Monday November 13, 2000 Jane Olsen Wolcott Jane Olsen Wolcott, a former longtime resident of Darien and later Norwalk, died Friday in Honey Hill Care Center in Norwalk after a two-decade battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was 85 Ms. Wolcott was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, James Lister Wolcott III, who passed away in 1995. She was born on May 25, 1915, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and was raised in Great Neck, Long Island, N.Y., daughter of the late Jane Farquhar and Thomas W. Olsen. Before her marriage in 1934, Mrs. Wolcott was a model in New York City. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Mary W. Wilson and Jane W. Ready, both of Norwalk; two sons, James L. Wolcott IV of Ocala, Fla., and Jonathan G. Wolcott of Barnstead, N.H.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held in Dover, Delaware, where she will be buried with her husband In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, Fairfield County Chapter, 607 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/430 Surname: ------------------------- Darien News Review Monday November 13, 2000 Victor J. Racaniello Victor J. Racaniello, a 48-year resident of Darien, died at his home here on November 5. He was 84 years old. Mr. Racaniello was born in Stamford on February 3, 1916, the son of the late Nicholas and Rosanna Racaniello. He graduated from Stamford High School and attended the University of Bridgeport School of Engineering. As a 36-year resident of Stamford before moving to Darien, Mr. Racaniello was a plant manager for Branson Instruments. Later, he was a part owner of Deluca Industrial Supply, was a purchasing agent for Technicon Corporation and was a freelance consultant until his death. He was a member of St. John's Roman Catholic Church, the Piedmont Club, Darien Boat Club, the AARP of Darien and was a former member of the Darien Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Helen Stepien Racaniello; two sons: Victor J. Racaniello Jr., of Darien and John Racaniello of Norwalk; a daughter, Kathleen Hill of Palm Harbor, Florida; a brother, Ambrose Racaniello of Stamford; and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was held yesterday at St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Darien and interment was at Spring Grove Cemetery in Darien. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to St. John's Roman Catholic Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien CT 06820. Full Text posted with permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/429 Surname: ------------------------- Darien News Review Monday November 13, 2000 Emile F. Poulin Emile F. Poulin, a resident of Darien and Stamford for over 70 years, died Friday in Courtland Gardens Health Center in Stamford. He was 90. He was born on February 3, 1910, in Ware, Mass., son of the late Hyacinthe and Nelida Bousquet Poulin. Mr. Poulin was a longtime tree surgeon with Cotta Tree in Darien and was also a caretaker for several large estates. He was a member of the Noroton Fire Department, St. John's Church in Darien and a member of the Darien Senior Center. Mr. Poulin is survived by his wife, Lucy Manforte Poulin. He is also survived by a son, Robert Poulin of Westborough, Mass.; a daughter, Patricia G. Driscoll of West Lake Village, Calif.; a sister, Rhea Maine of East Lyme; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was held Sunday at St. John's Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien. Interment took place in St. John's Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien, 06820. Full Text posted with permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/428 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 Josephine Galla Yurch Josephine Galla Yurch, 88, of Stratford died Oct. 31 at St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull. Born in Bridgeport, she was a resident of Stratford for over 50 years. She was a retired salesman for Waldenbooks in Trumbull. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Laura Yurch of Guilford; sisters, Pauline Peterson of Stratford and Anne Ehret of Fairfield; grandchildren, Kenneth R. Yurch and Kristine Carney; and great-grandchildren, Christopher and Melissa Ann Carney. She was predeceased by her son, Robert Yurch. Funeral services took place Nov. 2 at St. James Church with a Mass of Christian burial. Interment was in St. John's Cemetery, Monroe. The Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, was in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Melissa Carney Eye Cancer Fund, in care of Essex Savings Bank, Essex 06426. Full Text posted with permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/427 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 John "Pete" Archibald Hyde Torry Jr. John "Pete" Archibald Hyde Torry Jr., 81, of Fairfield, a retired U.S. Navy commander and helicopter pioneer, died Nov. 1 at Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., on May 29, 1919, he attended Williams College in Massachusetts for three years until Dec. 12, 1941, when he left to join the U.S. Navy. He entered the service under the aviation cadet program and was commissioned as ensign in 1942. He served in several land-based PV patrol squadrons during World War II, such as Bombing Squadron 139, flying PV2 Harpoons out of Attu in the Aletian Islands. He was highly decorated for his actions, receiving the following: the Air Medal with Gold Star, the American Theatre Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Occupation of Japan Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the Asiatic Theatre Medal, the China Service Medal and the Defense Service Medal during the Korean Period. He also received his lieutenant commission in 1944 and his lieutenant commander commission in 1945. After the war, his career interest turned to helicopters, and he became the 70th man to complete early helicopter training. He was sent to the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, Md., for the Flight Test Division. From 1948 through 1950, he participated in the first test of P2V aircraft, for launching the first aircraft from aircraft carriers, as well as piloting PBM "Flying Boats." However, his major contribution at that time focused on testing the deployment, flight and landing of helicopters under all types of conditions. From 1950 through 1952, he was project supervisor and assistant development officer for Helicopter Anti-Submarine Warfare. During this period, he engaged in the design development and testing of ASW helicopters. In 1953 he became project officer and assistant head of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Section in the Rotary Wing Branch of the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington, D.C. He continued in Anti-Submarine Warfare research and testing with helicopters until he was asked to take command of the research being done at the Naval Air Mine Defense Development Unit in Panama City, Fla. He was promoted to the rank of commander in 1954. He performed and oversaw extensive design and testing of procedures and equipment for mine countermeasures with helicopters such as the Sikorsky HHS and the Bell HSL. His efforts resulted in the mine countermeasures used by Naval helicopters today. He retired from his 20-year career in the U.S. Navy in 1961 and went to work in the foreign sales department at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, where co-workers referred to him as the "Henry Ford of Helicopters." He served as a helicopter specification expert in promoting Sikorsky helicopters for foreign dignitaries. He retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in 1969 following a heart attack. He worked as a beach guard at Penfield Pavilion for many years until his wife, Frances, became terminally ill. He cared for her in their home until she died in 1996. He continued to pursue his lifelong passions of reading, fly-fishing and family Sunday dinners until he suffered a stroke in September. He is survived by his daughters, Tracey Torry Daley of Raleigh, N.C., and Anne Torry-Ballou of Fairfield; a son, John Archibald Hyde Torry III of Dadeville, Ala.; grandsons, Michael Baker Daley of Wake Forest, N.C., Thomas Cosgrove Ballou III and Trevor Torry Ballou of Fairfield; a granddaughter, Judy Cherie Daley of Clayton, N.C.; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Tiant Daley of Wake Forest; and his sister-in-law, Maryanne Leighton Cooke. A memorial service will take place in April with interment at Arlington National Cemetery. The Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any veterans help organization. Full Text posted with permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/426 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 Lawrence David Skutch Lawrence David Skutch, 72, died Saturday at Norwalk Hospital. He was a resident of Fairfield County for the last 40 years. He was the father of David and Christopher and grandfather of Sara, Charlotte and Henry. A memorial service will take place at Bayley Beach in Rowayton tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/425 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 John Kalman Kovacs John Kalman Kovacs, 81, of Fairfield, the husband of Ella Link Kovacs, died Tuesday at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Uniontown, Pa., he was a Fairfield resident for more than 45 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He had worked as a union truck driver and later as a dental technician. He enjoyed breeding and racing his homing pigeons. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 1040 and the Bridgeport Homing Pigeon Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister-in-law, Virginia Ann Koons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services took place privately at the Frank Polke & Son Funeral Home. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/424 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 Marie Collins Johnston Marie Collins Johnston, 94, of Bridgeport and formerly of Fairfield and Stratford, a retired office manager for Dr. Joseph Sciarrillo, died Monday at the Health Care Center at 3030 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport on Sept. 22, 1906, the daughter of the late Charles and Irene Flynn Collins, she had been a Fairfield resident for 32 years and an Oronoque Village resident in Stratford for 20 years before moving to Bridgeport eight years ago. She was predeceased by her sisters, Patricia Fay and Constance Collins, and a brother, Charles "Bud" Collins. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, George E. Johnston of Bridgeport; children, Charles C. Johnston of Juno Beach, Fla., Robert E. Johnston and his wife, Kathleen of Fairfield and Jerry J. Johnston and his wife, Janice, of Trumbull; a daughter-in-law, Loretta J. Johnston of Hingham, Mass.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place today at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Church, Stratford, with a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. The Spear Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101-9929. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/423 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 Rochelle F. Finan Rochelle F. Finan, 58, of Fairfield died Wednesday at her home. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Victor and Ruth Finan, a graduate of Roger Ludlowe and was a lifelong Fairfield resident. She was the office manager for Prudential Insurance Co. of Norwalk prior to her retirement seven years ago. She is survived by her sisters, Ruth Finan of Fairfield and Kelly Guarnieri and her husband, Kevin, of Milford; and her nieces and nephews, Jaimie, Cody, Garrett and Sage Guarnieri. Friends are invited to attend the funeral tomorrow at the Shaughnessey Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road, at 8:30 a.m. and to attend a Mass of Christian burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 9 a.m. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. Friends may call today from 4 to 7 p.m.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/422 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 Marcia Fitts Devore Marcia Fitts Devore, 66, of Fairfield died Tuesday at the Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital. She was born in Amesbury, Mass., and resided in Fairfield most of her life. She worked as a licensed practical nurse for over 30 years at the Carolton Chronic Convalescent Hospital. She is survived by her son, Mark Devore and his fiancee, Julie Gilman of West Palm Beach, Fla.; daughters, Elizabeth Mainiero and her husband, Michael, of Southbury, Linda Shephard and her husband, Richard, of Georgia, Deborah Clarke and her husband, James, of Trumbull and Donna Devore of Fairfield; her mother, Doris Fitts of Fairfield; her sister, Jeanine Anderson of Virginia; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull, today from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Road, Wilton 06897. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapaers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/421 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 Alyssa (Karpinski) Bergman Alyssa (Karpinski) Bergman, 38, of Danbury, the wife of David W. Bergman, died Tuesday at Danbury Hospital. Born in Bridgeport on March 6, 1962, the daughter of Al Karpinski of Fairfield and the late Barbara Karpinski, she was a resident of Danbury for the past 14 years. She was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, attended the Stamford branch of the University of Connecticut and received a bachelor's degree from Wichita Falls University. She was a former medical and radiology technician in the Danbury area for many years. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include sisters, Lauren Karpinski-DeSiena and her husband, Brian, of West Haven and Daryl Sorge and her husband, Anthony, of Trumbull; a brother, Christopher Karpinski of Shelton; nephews, Anthony and Daniel Sorge; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Donna and William Bergman of New Milford. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial today at 8:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption Church. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Danbury. The Commerce Hill Funeral Home, 4798 Main St., Bridgeport, is in charge of the arrangements. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/420 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen News Friday, November 10, 2000 George B. Bastedo George B. Bastedo, 86, of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, died Monday at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was born in Irvington, N.J., and was an area resident for most of his life. He was the retired owner of the Fairfield County Piano Repair. He was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Piano Technicians Guild and the AOPA Pilot Association. He was the widower of Agnes D'Ellea Bastedo. Survivors include his sons, David Bastedo of Florida and George Bastedo III of Bridgeport; his daughters, Pamela Brown of Bridgeport and Michele Carlton of California; a brother, Kenneth O'Rourke of Fairfield; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will take place today at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Church. Burial will be private in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. The Larson Funeral Home, Bridgeport, is in charge of the arrangements. Full Text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

Posted on: Fairfield County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ct/FairfieldObits/419 Surname: ------------------------- Fairfield Citizen-News, Fairfield, CT Friday, October 13, 2000 LOUISE P. NICOLETT Louise P. Nicolett, 84, of Bridgeport died Wednesday at Bridgeport Healthcare. Born in Bridgeport, she was the wife of the late Patrick R. Nicolett Survivors include her sons, Richard H. Nicolett of Bridgeport and Louis L. Nicolett of Beacon Falls; grandchildren, Richard, Robert, John, Gina and Sarah Nicolett; a brother, Donalod "Dyke" Iodice of Shelton; a sister, Nicolina Lauria of Fairfield; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at the Lesko Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, and at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, with interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may greet her family today from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Full text posted with the permission of Brooks Community Newspapers.

I have had great success with the Danbury clerk's office also. I think the luck lies with the fact that our ancestors lived there and not in Bridgeport. They were very friendly, helpful and prompt. A Thank You card is a great idea. Bonnie At 09:38 PM 12/15/2000 EST, CHANGEOFL@aol.com wrote: >In a message dated 12/15/2000 2:38:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, >diet1@mediaone.net writes: > ><< I hate Conn. they are unpleasant and uncooperative. >> > >I must be very lucky :) I have had great luck and wonderful service from the >Danbury, CT clerks office. Watching the posts on Conn. vitals office >problems........well all I can say is I HOPE MY LUCK CONTINUES :) I think I >should send them a Thank You card.................... > >Regards, >Arlene Kalstrom >Florida > >GIUGLARD- Italy, MA >JUGLER- Italy, MA, CT >MORTIMER- Bradford, Otley >SIDE or SYDES- Bradford >LUMB- ? England, Danbury Connecticut >HOWLAND- ?, Danbury Connecticut >CURRAN- CT, MA >SPORK- NJ, CT >FREW-CT, MA > > >============================== >Create a FREE family website at MyFamily.com! >http://www.myfamily.com/banner.asp?ID=RWLIST2 > > >

Good morning, Last I remember the State Archives were closed to the public because they were (I think) doing some microfilming. Is this still the case? Thanks, Pat in Galveston, TX Practice random acts of genealogy kindness :-)

Posted on: Fairfield Co. Ct Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ct/Fairfield/3161 Surname: Olmstead, Hoyt, Knapp, Lockwood ------------------------- Need info. about my grandparents JESSE CLINTON HOYT and ESTELLE, or Estella, OLMSTEAD. They married in New York, ca. 1903, and resided in Stamford, Fairfield Cty, CT. • Estelle Olmstead was probably born in Stamford ca. 1881 and died ca. 1905. • Jesse Clinton Hoyt was born in Darien ca. 1874. He died in 1916 or 1917, possibly in an auto accident. • Both are buried in the Frank Henry Hoyt lot, Spring Grove Cemetery, in Darien. • J. Cinton Hoyt was descended from Simon Hoyt: Benjamin Sr.; Benjamin, Jr.; Abraham; both Thaddeus and Silas; David; both George Clinton and Mary Elmore; and Frank Henry Hoyt. • I know little nothing about the Olmsteads.

There was a fairly large facility right in the city of Bridgeport that was a TB "sanitorium". It was in the north end. It closed many years ago, probably in the 1940's or 50's. The buildings are still there and it's now called the "Catholic Center for the Diocese of Bridgeport". Bill Cole Naples, FL ----- Original Message ----- From: Andrea Vangor <drav@oz.net> To: <CTFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [CTFAIRFI] TB hospital? > Thanks, Kym -- it's a great help. Thank you all, List members, for your > prompt answers. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <Catsmeow71@aol.com> > To: <CTFAIRFI-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 10:19 PM > Subject: Re: [CTFAIRFI] TB hospital? > > > > There was a TB hospital in Shelton, CT called Laurel Heights, but that > closed > > down awhile back.. probably about 15-20 years ago. Shelton, CT isn't very > > far from Bridgeport, CT.. only about 15-20 minute drive. Perhaps if you > > called Shelton City Hall, they may have a record of his death. > > > > Their phone # is (203) 924-1555 > > > > The address is 54 Hill St, Shelton, CT 06484 > > > > Hope this helps you out! > > > > Kym > > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~ > > "Shop Smart! Shop S-Mart!" > > > > > > ============================== > > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > > > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog >

Hi list, I hope you can help me. My grandmother Georgianna Murdoch was b. 2/1887 in Danbury, CT. Her grandfather was b. Scotland; her father was b. Canada. 1871 census shows her grandfather living in Dundas, Matilda Twp. Canada and his religion - Presbyterian. My question is - What church would have been in the area in 1887 that the family might have attended? Were their any Presbyterian churches there then? If not, where would a scottish family have gone? I know her father was of Scotch descent, I am not sure of her mother other than she was b. in Canada (name Emma West, Werte?) I know later Georgianna attended St. James Episcopal church. Any help in directing me would be most appreciated. Thank you. Bonnie Kochanskyj