Transcribed "Obituaries" for Monday, December 15, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BLUNDON, Herbert W. - Passed peacefully away at Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital on Sunday Dec. 14, 2003 Herbert W. Blundon of Shoal Harbour age 80 years. Predeceased by wife Matilda Dec. 14, 1997 also his mother and father, two sisters, one brother and one grandson. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son Pierce (Donna), daughters Vera Stanley (Charles) and Vi Parsons (Dave), nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-grandson, three brothers Wilfred (Jessie), Raymond (Nellie), Arthur (Inez), one sister Olive Hyde (Alfred) and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Fewer`s Funeral Home in Clarenville on Monday Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service 2 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 16 from Shoal Harbour United Church with interment to follow at United Church Cemetery, Shoal Harbour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the digital X-ray unit at the Dr. G.B. Cross Memorial Hospital or Shoal Harbou! r United Church. December 15, 2003 LAWRENCE, George Samuel - Passed peacefully away at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre on Saturday Dec. 13th George Samuel Lawrence of Grand Bank age 81 years. Leaving to mourn wife Elizabeth, daughter Edna Price; sons Benjamin, George Jr. and Roland; seven grandchildren; brother Silas; sisters Lucy, Dorothy, Effie and Mary. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Remains resting at Warren`s Funeral Home Grand Bank on Sunday and Monday. Funeral service will take place at Saint Alban`s Anglican Church, Grand Bank on Tuesday 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the Anglican cemetery Grand Bank. Donations may be made in his memory to the Saint Alban`s Church cemetery fund. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Warren`s Funeral Home, Grand Bank. December 15, 2003 MUGFORD, Daisy - Passed peacefully away at Tobin`s Guest Home, Holyrood, on December 14th, 2003, Daisy Mugford. Aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband Jim February 1996. Leaving to mourn her son Bill (Judy); granddaughter Ashley; as well as a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; special friends the Hollahans of Mt. Pearl and Betty and Tim Parsons of Seal Cove. Cremation has taken place. Family will be receiving friends at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 7-9 p.m. Monday; 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th, 2003, from Barrett`s Chapel with interment to follow at the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Rd. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. MURPHY, Theresa Mary - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Dec. 13, 2003, Theres! a Mary Murphy, age 60 years, of Mount Pearl. Predeceased by parents Leo and Ann Companion of Corner Brook, brother John and sister Betty. Leaving to mourn husband Bob, daughter Karen Yetman (Scott), sisters Alice Howell (Baxter) of Aylesford, N.S., Marie Andrews (John) of Bracebridge, Ont., Dorothy Brake (David) and Leona Wiseman (Gareth) of Corner Brook, Frances Joyce (Greg) of Prince George, B.C., Mary Payne (Randy) of Mount Pearl, brothers Tom Companion (Marg) and Brian Companion (Lowella) of Sarnia, Ont., Master Corporal Ted Companion (Debbie) of Cold Lake, Alta., Leo Companion Jr. and Bill Companion (Judy) of Prince George, B.C., Paul Companion (Sharon) of Corner Brook, brother-in-law Don Murphy (Sharon) of St. John`s, many nieces and nephews, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7-10 p.m. and Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter`s Church, ! Ashford Drive, Mount Pearl. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one`s choice. December 15, 2003 WHITE, Leonard - Passed peacefully away at his residence, surrounded by his family and friends, on December 13, 2003, Leonard White, age 73 years. Retired employee of Newfoundland Power, and member of the Knights of Columbus Terra Nova Council 1452 and Archbishop Howley Assembly fourth degree. Leaving to mourn, with fond and loving memories, his devoted wife of 46 years, Loretta (nee Carter); four daughters: Loretta (Don) Murphy; Sharon (Michael) Jossa, Mississauga, ON; Marilyn (Dave) Foley, Halifax, NS; Mary (Tom) Harvey; three sons: Leonard (Geraldine); Steve (Cavell), Edmonton, AB; Peter (Anne); brother Gerard (Joan), sisters Kathleen Norris, Magdeline (Raymond) Vickers, sisters-in-law Catherine (Harold) Ronayne, Genevieve (Clarence) Penton, Gabriel Norris, Philomena Carter, brothers-in-law: Allan (predeceased Ann) MacDonald, Halifax, NS; Stephen (Dolly) Carter; grandchildren: Meagan and Matthew White, Lyndsay, Lou, Robert and Heather Jossa; Niki and Johnny Foley, Kathlee! n and Julia White, as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews and numerous relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home 84 LeMarchant Road, St. John`s from 7-10 p.m. Sunday, and 2-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Funeral Mass at St. Teresa`s Church, Mundy Pond Road, St. John`s 11:00 a.m. Wednesday. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road, St. John`s. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in his memory to the Kidney foundation. ³I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over. Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever. Safely home in Heaven at last.² December 15, 2003

Edmonton Journal, December 14, 2003 HILDA M. BAUER 1916 - 2003 It is with great sadness that the Bauer family announces the passing of Dearest Hilda on December 8th at the age of 87 in Edmonton. Hilda is pre- deceased by her parents John and Lilly, identical twin sister Florrie, sister May, and brothers Pierce and George. She is survived by her loving husband Don; sons Doug and Chris; and grandchildren Innessa, Lee, Amanda, Allison and Amber. Born Hilda M. Gillett in the outport fishing village of Round Harbour Newfoundland, she later moved to Lewisporte, Grand Falls, and St. John's before immigrating to Canada in 1947. Hilda's love of life and people has cultivated for her many strong friendships from across the globe. For those who knew her well, they know that there was no bigger heart anywhere. Her long and courageous battle with cancer deserves a special commendation...spiritually positive right up to her passing...that is our Hilda Dear Hilda. We welcome celebration and memoriam of Hilda's life at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 8424 - 95th Ave., in Edmonton on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of floral tributes, donations can be made to: South and Central Health Foundation, P.O. Box 739, Grand Falls-Winsor, Newfoundland, A2A 2K2.

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The conclusion of tidbits about "Newfoundland History, Twillingate Sun Newspaper 1894" courtesy and permission of the writer "George White". ENJOY! January 27, 1892 Newfoundland Misrepresented A copy of the New York Herald for November was sent us some time since by one of our Little Bay friends, which contains an article headed, "Distress Reigns in Newfoundland," "Terrible Condition of the Fishermen and Miners of the Desolate coast region," "Fighting against Starvation," &C., and is made up of misrepresentations and falsehoods against the colony. It was sent for the purpose of publication in our columns, but we regret that its length precludes us from doing this and to reprint parts would not put the unscrupulous writer in his true light before the public. The correspondence was evidently written by a tourist who had visited our shores, and taken a trip to the Northern part of the coast, and it is greatly to be regretted that when strangers visit the colony they go away and figure in some of the leading newspapers abroad, making such abominable statements which are calculated to prove detrimental to the colony's best interests. The publication of articles of the ! character in question, depicting the condition of the colony as so wretched and miserable, could not fail to have a deterrent effect on capitalists, who may be disposed to come to our shores, to speculate in mining or other enterprises, and therefore the writers thereof, are doing us a serious injustice. As regards distress amongst our people, we venture the opinion that it would be difficult to find another colony in any part of the globe where less poverty and distress reign than in Newfoundland. We do not mean to say that as a colony we are entirely exempt, but it is well known to every one conversant with the true state of affairs, that the past five years there has been less destitution than for many years previously, and that throughout the land there has been comparative immunity from distress and suffering as a consequence of bad times, so that the writer in the New York Herald, is utterly astray in the assertions he has made in this respect, against the colony and, ! we hope that whenever strangers visit our shores, they will go away and represent things in their true light. Murder at Gander Bay It is reported that a murder was perpetrated at Gander Bay, ten or fifteen days since, the unfortunate victim being Mr. CLEAVES known for many years as manager of Mr. PHILLIPS' lumber tram. It appears that Mr. CATER, Mr. PHILLIPS' book-keeper, and CLEAVES had a dispute over some matter, when, it is said, CATER struck him on the head with an auger, from the effects of which he died shortly afterwards. The authorities have had the matter under investigation and full particulars will probably be received this mail. Murder Case "That Murder Case". The H.B. train arrived at Whitbourne this afternoon, but too late to connect with the regular. She brought His Worship Judge PROWSE back from his investigation into the supposed murder case at Gander Lake. After an enquiry into the case, he decided that the man CLEAVES died from inflammation of the lungs, and discharged the accused man CATER, there being nothing to connect him with CLEAVE's demise. It will be a matter of satisfaction that the crimeless character of the country is still maintained. Herald, Jan. 19. Road Opens Road From Hall's Bay to Exploits Opened. Little Bay, Dec. 27, 1893. (To the Editor Twillingate Sun) Dear Sir: - I have no doubt you will be glad to hear that a junction by line of road, extending from Little Bay Bight to the railway, was completed on the twentieth of the present month; we have therefore a direct and good route to the railway line. This affords facilities to go to or from the city of St. John's and if need be, travellers can even reach White Bay without encountering any great difficulties. This is a boon that quite a number of people would have been glad of, had it existed a few years ago, when quite a number of gentlemen from the North had to spend a winter in St. John's, not being able to reach their homes owing to the inability of the mail steamer to get round Cape John. This route also affords better facilities for mail carriers, and will no doubt be the means of regular mails. The route is a very straight one from the shore at South Brook on the South Si! de of Hall's Bay. It is also very level and gives great credit to Mr. WHITE and his staff, for the judgment and skill displayed in the selection of so fine a route. The work on this line has been of much service to between three and four hundred men and boys, who have been employed; quite a number of families have received substantial help, that would now otherwise be wondering where the morrow's food would come from. We have therefore to feel thankful for the wise policy of the present progressive Government, of which you form no mean part. What do the traders now say to their wholesale falsehoods that they took so much pains to spread abroad, that this line was only a sham, and that it was to close down at the end of the elections. Why, sir, I can prove that some families earned over one hundred dollars for labor, after the sixth of Nov. Some single men earned after that, so high as forty dollars! So much for a free and progressive Government. Our people will be alive to their false games in future: and it will be long ere they forget their being dealt with so falsely. There has been much more money earned on this line since election day than before it. A few days before finishing the cutting of the line, I met one of our hardy toilers with his pack to his back, making his way over the route for Conception Bay, and when asked his opinion of the road, he simply replied, "It's the levelest road in the country." I may here say that the superindendent has had quite a number of shelters erected for man and beast, who may need such shelter travelling this road. We have reason to thank the Giver of all good, for safely guiding all our work. We have not had one man receive an injury that would be worth notice, although stumping requires the uses of axes in a manner quite likely to cause trouble if care be not taken. The men all worked in a most creditable manner; steady at wo! rk, no grumbling or quarrelling in camp, ever ready to cheer their passing fellow workmen, evincing the best of good nature to the last, shouldering their packs and starting for home with three hearty cheers. Yours truly, J.B.H. Educational Meeting The letter in the Sun a fortnight ago has already led to important results. The two Chairmen of the Boards of Education in this place consulted together, and decided to call a public meeting, for the purpose of electing a Local Committee to act with the Council of Higher Education at this centre. The meeting was held at the Court House by permission of the Magistrate, on Wednesday 17th, at eleven o'clock in the morning: such an early hour being necessary to catch the mail leaving the same evening. It was as well attended as could be expected under all circumstances ; and has certainly resulted in a forward step being taken in the right direction. Mr. THOMPSON, M.H.A., was chosen Chairman, and conducted the business of the meeting. The following eight gentlemen were appointed to act as the new Local Committee: F. STAFFORD, Esq., M.D. (Chairman), J.P. THOMPSON, M.H.A, (Secretary), Rev. Robert TEMPLE, R.D., Rev. Jabez HILL Josiah COLBOURNE, Esq., Rev. T. HARWOOD, J.W. OWEN, Esq! ., C. MAYNE, Esq. These names have been sent on to Council for acceptance and as soon as a reply is received, the business of providing all things necessary for holding the Councils Examination at the end of June, 1894, will be proceeded with. Meantime our teachers and their pupils should exert themselves in readiness for a trial of their powers, at least in elementary subjects. We do not believe that our children are behind the rest of the Colony in ability; we are persuaded that all they need is the opportunity others enjoy. These examinations will stimulate teachers and scholars; and we hope that many will avail themselves year by year of this new chance to compete for the Diplomas and Prizes offered by the Council. We have already sufficient proof that our children taught in Twillingate, only can succeed in this way, side by side with others; since we can name four young girls who have just won Third Grade Diplomas, Miss Laura ASHBOURNE Miss Miriam HILL, Miss G. MAIDMENT! , and Miss L. PEARCE, without any additional instruction or training than that which they gained in Twillingate schools (except Miss HILL); we are hopeful as to the future of Education in this centre. The committee will publish their acts from time to time in the columns of the Sun. January 20, 1894 Rescue of Ship's Crew Intelligence has been received of the rescue of the crew of the Norwegian bark "Helene" by Captain William DEUCHARS, of the British steamer "Mexican Prince". The Helene was bound from Halifax to Cardiff with a cargo of lumber and encountered a succession of fierce North-westerly gales. The barque was fast going to pieces, all her boats had been carried away, and her bulwarks smashed, when, in response to a signal of distress, the Mexican Prince bore down on the wreck. Such a heavy sea was running that Captain DEUCHARS did not venture to send a boat out, but signalled that he would lie by the barque all night, and asked her crew to keep flare up lights burning so that he would not lose her bearings. By dawn next morning the lifeboat of the Mexican Prince put off, and the Norwegian skipper's wife and the crew of (13 ?) man were transformed from the water-logged barque to the steamer having to be hauled one by one through the surf with a rope. Captain DEUCHARS was formerly mast! er of one of the Dundee whalers, and has during his captaincy, saved 127 lives. The Scotsman.

Transcribed, courtesy and permission granted by the writer, "George White",Twillingate Sun, tidbits of the "History of Newfoundland 1894 ENJOY! Old Fashioned Winters=1894 "Our Ancestors and their 'Old Fashioned Winters' ". The people of Newfoundland are passing through what is commonly called "an old fashioned winter." Why it is so designated, we can hardly explain, except on the supposition that at this season, and years ago, the weather was much more severe that we of the present quarter of the nineteenth century are wont to experience. In spite of the terrible death rate here in St. John's there still exist in our midst, a few venerable octogenarians in the possession of sound physical and mental facilities. In conversation with those "sacred relics of by-gone days," as James Russell LOWELL calls them, we are sometimes astonished at the tales they tell of Newfoundland winters in the early part of the century. Snow storms of a week's duration each, we are told, were then matters of common occurrence, while drifts assumed the proportions of small mountains and the thermometer went down to twenty-five and thirty below zero. Fancy the horrors of a Newfoundland winter in those days, in loosely-built houses, with large, open chimneys, the only heat, in most cases, being the limited quantity derived from piles of burning wood, artistically arranged on ancient Drudish contrivances, commonly called "dog irons". Such were some of the circumstances in which our forefathers lived and moved and had their vigorous being. Nevertheless, in these very conditions, they developed a sturdy manhood and a dauntless disposition, which made them at once the finest seamen, and the most hospitable people on the face of the earth. They scoured the wintry sea in their small 20 ton vessels, in the face of Arctic ice and terrific gales, and successfully prosecuted the seal fishery, while the voyage of 300 or 400 miles to Labrador, every spring, often without the aid of compass or chart, was undertaken with less concern than present-day marines evince in making a trip to Cape St. Francis. -- Evening Telegram. Murder "MURDERED!! "A Cold Blooded Crime. Brained With An Iron Bar." This morning the community awoke to learn the startling information that a brutal murder had been committed last evening. It was discovered last night, too late to be known by any but very few people. The victim of the crime is the old man well known in the city as William McCARTHY. It was committed with a hollow iron bar, like a section of gas pipe, and the motive was apparently robbery. The murderer is not yet caught, but was seen by residents near McCARTHY's house, leave it about 9:30 last night, and a pretty accurate description of him is in the hands of the police by this time. The old man McCARTHY, familiarly known as "Billy", was a well-known figure in this city. He was an aged, miserly individual, nearly 80 years old, and not over appreciated in the community, as he was remarkable for hardness of heart, and exacted his pound of flesh in his dealing with everyone he had to do with. Yet with all his faults one can scarcely help a feeling of regret at his violent and unprepared death, for he lived hard, and the few years yet remaining to him might have sufficed to better prepare him for the great hereafter. He was his own worst enemy and bitterly has he paid for it. He carried on business as a junk dealer, and lived in a house in Springdale Street, one of a number of tenements belonging to him. He was a hard landlord, always in trouble with his tenants, and constantly at law with them, and it may be found that wrongs of this character had something to do with his killing. As gleaned from various sources, the story of the crime is as follows: Shortly after midday he sent the girl WALSH home, saying he was going our for a while. Very soon after, he purchased a quantity of old lead, metal, etc., from a man who brought it to his door. Among the stuff, strange to say, was the very bar with which he was killed. The man who sold the things is variously described, but all agree that he was tall and middle-aged and resembled the man who is thought to have done the deed. The bargain concluded, the man left and shortly after, it was observed that McCARTHY's door was closed and his window blinds let down. The neighbours had not seen him leave, but did not generally pay much attention to his movements. The girl WALSH came several times and tried to get in, but found the door locked, and after tea made enquiries for him at the police station. During the afternoon and night not a sound was heard from the old man's quarters; all the neighbours are unanimous in agreement that no disturbance or noise of any kind occurred. About [9:30 pm ?] Mrs. [DILLON ?] next door, heard a slight noise in McCARTHY's and then heard the door slam. She knocked at the partition and called out, but got no answer. Then she went to her door, and saw a man leave McCARTHY's and walk quickly up Springdale St. towards Flower Hill. She and the other neighbours, who were about, describe him as being a tall man, of florid complexion, with a long overcoat and a soft high cap with a peak. A closer view of him could not be obtained he walked so rapidly. Having her suspicions aroused by the strange circumstance, she went to McCARTHY's door and found it open. She looked in but saw nothing, and then another young woman got a lamp and they both entered his house. When they got inside the door the lamplight revealed a pool of blood on the floor, and being frightened they left immediately and sent word for the police. An examination of the house was made and soon revealed the motive. In his bedroom was a chest or trunk, the key in the lock. Raising the cover they found a canvas bag in which he kept his money. It was empty and a thorough search failed to discover any money or valuables in the place. As he was known to have had money there that day, the only conclusion is that the murderer had robbed him. The question then arises, "Who was the Murderer?". And the answer must undoubtedly be, "The man who came out of the house about 9:30." And with this, the mysterious character of the affair becomes visible. No one had entered the house from early in the afternoon. It was locked the several times the girl tried the door, and the blind was down. He could not well have entered during the afternoon without neighbours seeing him, the window was not tampered with, and the back door from the outhouse has not been opened the winter, and shows not a solitary track in the snow. The theory of the police is that he obtained entrance, with the old man after midday, waited a favorable moment and killed him, then took the body by the heels and dragged it from the place he struck it down to the passage in the rear, where it would be out of the way, and then proceeded to ransack the place and make himself comfortable till after nightfall, when he could make his escape with comparative safety. This displayed a daring and a cold-bloodedness which stamps the murderer as a man of no ordinary ability and nerve, and places his crime in a category far above the few similar tragedies with which unfortunately, we have been visited. The astonishing fact, however, is that no noise was heard at all, for it seems incredible that the necessary movements of the criminal could have been made unnoticed. The police are on the alert this morning, following up the clues they have obtained and they expect to make an arrest this evening. Meanwhile the body lies in the Morgue, and when a post mortem examination has been held, will be interred. It is to be sincerely hoped that the murderer will not escape, for such a disgraceful blot on our fair name demands that the utmost exertions should be put forward to hunt him down, and mete him out his just deserts when captured. Right here we would advise the police to watch the "Grand Lake", sailing to-night, and all outgoing trains and steamers for some time to come. -- Evening Herald, Jan. 30 Part 2 to follow:

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Transcribed "Obituaries" for Saturday, December 13, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. COISH, Annie - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 12, 2003, Anastasia (Annie) Coish, age 84 years. Predeceased by her husband Llewellyn, 1991, daughters Elizabeth and Loretta, 2000. Leaving to mourn with precious and loving memories her devoted children: Colleen Kennedy (Stewart), who cared so tenderly for her; Morley (Suzanne), Nina Taylor (Freeman), Geraldine Cleary (Doug), all of C.B.S.; Jessie Anthony (Harry) of Grates Cove; Gordon (Carol-Ann), Llewellyn Jr. (Dot), both of Bay de Verde; very special granddaughter Amanda Coish (Darrell Bonnell), who lived with her, and the light of her life great-granddaughter Hayley; 18 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews. Visitation on Saturday 4-9:30 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Funeral will take place on Monday, December 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Barnabas Churc! h, Bay de Verde. Interment at the Anglican Cemetery, Bay de Verde. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Clinic or to the Children`s Wish Foundation ³Cherished memories last forever.² December 13, 2003 MOORE, Leslie H. - Passed peacefully away at the Health Science Centre on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, Leslie H. Moore of St. John`s. Predeceased by parents Alexander and Elsie, brothers Leonard and David, brothers-in-law Lloyd Diamond and Bruce Hookey, and mother-in-law Effie Moores. Left with fond memories are wife Doreen, daughter Lesley-Anne, son Derek (Pamela Woolridge), father-in-law George Moores, Carbonear, brothers Gordon, Donald (Audrey) and Paul (Elizabeth), sisters Helen Diamond, Daphne Hookey, Gloria, Ontario, Elizabeth (George) Quick, Ontario, Olive (David) Williams, California, Dorothy (James) Frazier, Texas, brother-in-law Charles (Janice) Moores, sisters-in-law Eleanor Moores, Mary Moore and Jackie Moore and many more relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 16 from St. Mary the Virgin Church, Craigmillar Avenue, wit! h interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to VOWR or St. Mary`s Church, Craigmillar Avenue, St. John`s. December 13, 2003 MURPHY, Theresa Mary - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Dec. 13, 2003, Theresa Mary Murphy, age 60 years, of Mount Pearl. Predeceased by parents Leo and Ann Companion of Corner Brook, brother John and sister Betty. Leaving to mourn husband Bob, daughter Karen Yetman (Scott), sisters Alice Howell (Baxter) of Aylesford, N.S., Marie Andrews (John) of Bracebridge, Ont., Dorothy Brake (David) and Leona Wiseman (Gareth) of Corner Brook, Frances Joyce (Greg) of Prince George, B.C., Mary Payne (Randy) of Mount Pearl, brothers Tom Companion (Marg) and Brian Companion (Lowella) of Sarnia, Ont., Master Corporal Ted Companion (Debbie) of Cold Lake, Alta., Leo Companion Jr. and Bill Companion (Judy) of Prince George, B.C., Paul Companion (Sharon) of Corner Brook, brother-in-law Don Murphy (Sharon) of St. John`s, many nieces and nephews, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Sunday from 7-10 p.m. an! d Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter`s Church, Jackman Drive, Mount Pearl (time and day to be announced). Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to the charity of one`s choice. December 13, 2003 PARSONS, Lillian - Passed away in the presence of her loving family on Dec. 12, 2003, Lillian Parsons, age 68 years. Predeceased by son David (1991), Stephen Parsons, parents Ronald and Mary Kelly, and brothers Patrick and Alonzo. Left with fond and cherished memories daughters Rosemarie (John) Walsh and Elizabeth (Albert) Burden, daughter-in-law Colleen (Clarence) Nyce, special grandchildren Mark, Jeffery and Katie Walsh, Alison Burden and Samantha Nyce, brothers Leonard (Robina), Lester (Alice), Dr. Ronald (Sandra), Kevin (Cathy), sisters Mary (Jack) Furey, Ann (Steve) Hickey and Kathleen. A heartfelt thank-you to all the staff of St. Patrick`s Mercy Home for their kindness, care and support. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd. on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Interment immediately following the service at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. ! Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer`s Society. December 13, 2003 REID, Harry Maxwell - (Aug. 23, 1933-Dec. 11, 2003) Passed away suddenly at his residence in Thornlea, Harry Maxwell Reid, age 70 years. Predeceased by daughter Dorothy, parents James and Sarah Elizabeth, and sister-in-law Myrtle. Leaving to mourn a loving and devoted wife of 50 years, Eileen. Also leaving behind are 11 children: Barry (Vivian), Jocelyn (Peter), Keith (Jamie), Bill (Donna), Don (Violet), Curt, Minnie (Dennis), Dean (Trudy), Chris (Susan), Paul (Andrea), Pauline (Angus); 16 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and four sisters and four brothers: Dorothy (Charlie), Phoebe (Eric), Doreen (Clayton), Edna, Garfield (Verlie), Bill, Eldridge (Marjorie), Gary (Florie), also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at The Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Norman`s Cove. Funeral service will take place on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Norman`s Cove. December 13, 2003

In my last email with questions about the 2nd surname (in brackets) I mistakenly mentioned the 1817 transcriptions for Port de Grave area. The document was actually the transcription of the 1835 Voter's List for the Port de Grave District. Surnames with 2md surnames in brackets on that transcription were: Bradbury (Hill), Daw (Kennedy), Russell (Parsons), Smith (Ringwood), Snow (Grace), and Taylor-2 (Hill). Cheers, Lloyd p.s. other words in brackets after some names were: PINSENT (Esquire), MORGAN -3 (Fidler), TUCKER (Lame), TUCKER (soldier), BUTLER (publican), BUTLER-4 (widow's son), SNOW-2 (carpenter) ===== ".....the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground." Genesis 4:9... -----For the past 400-500 years, some family history is found in records of land transactions and burial sites.------ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Dear Fellow Listers, A new family history discovery today has prompted this question relating to transcribed records from 1817 Port de Grave and area. Some of the names listed ((for example Samuel (Kennedy) Daw)) include a 2nd surname in brackets. I have also seen similar transcribed records elsewhere. Can someone please tell me if the general practice recorded, in such instances where there was more than one HoH with the same Christian name, the maiden surname of his wife or the maiden surname of the mother of the Head of Household. Based on previous responses to my questions, for which I am most grateful, I expect to hear from someone soon with the generally accepted or logical answer. Sincerely, Lloyd __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Friday, December 12, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL ANDREWS - Hi everyone! My name is Rachel Sofia Lynn. I was born at the Labrador Health Center, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, on October 2, 2003, at 9:54 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs. 5 ozs. Daddy, Mommy (Robert and Kelly) and my big sister Emily are so excited by my safe and fast arrival. Special thanks to Dr. Rashleigh, midwife Christine Adams and all the staff who took excellent care of Mommy and me. My proud grandparents are Lloyd and Patricia Andrews of Mount Pearl and Oswald and Betty Peyton of Botwood; great-grandparents: Allan and Effie Andrews of St. John`s and Pearl Peyton of Botwood. I`ve got lots of aunts, uncles and cousins, too! Now Daddy has three precious girls! December 12, 2003 CLARKE - Terry and Paula (nee Griffin) are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their first child, Ryan Terry, born November 4, 2003, at 11:24 p.m., weighing 9 lbs., 2 oz. Proud grandparents are John and Belinda Griffin of Upper Island Cove and Earl and the late Hester Clarke of Victoria. Proud great-grandmother is Hazel Peckham of Victoria. Special thanks to: Drs. Bartellas, Pugh and Suga; the nurses of the Prenatal Home Care Program & 5NB; and the caseroom nurses at the Health Sciences Centre, especially Colleen and Denise, for their excellent care. December 12, 2003 COLBOURNE - FRANCIS- Paul and Kim are happy to announce the arrival of their first child, Matthew Graham, weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. Matthew was born on Sunday, August 24, 2003, at 6:46 am. Proud grandparents are Cal and Gwen Francis, Lloyd Colbourne, and watching over Matthew from heaven, Nanny, Betty Colbourne. Mommy and Matthew would like to give special thanks to Daddy for all his help and love. Also, special thanks to the grandparents for their love and support. December 12, 2003 DIBBON - COOPER- David Dibbon, Janice Cooper, and big sister Katherine are happy to announce the birth of Lauren Janice on November 29, 2003 at the Women`s Health Centre. Proud grandparents are John and Tillie Cooper (St. John`s, NL) and Calvin and Florence Dibbon (Mt. Pearl, NL). December 12, 2003 HAWKINS/DUFF - Maureen & Ed are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Bridget Noreen. Bridget was born at the WHC on October 5, 2003 at 6:38 pm, weighing 8 lbs. 7 ozs. Proud grandparents are Bride and Phonse Hawkins, Cape Broyle and Noreen and Kevin Duff, St. John`s; Great-grandmothers Monica Rossiter at Hoyle`s Home (formerly of Cape Broyle) & Madeline Hawkins, Admiral`s Cove. Special thanks to Dr. Tennent for pre-natal care, Dr. O`Grady and CR nurses Darlene and Heather for ensuring a safe delivery and to the staff of 5 North B. Bridget is also welcomed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A big thank you to all. December 12, 2003 Hender - Big brother Jason is happy to have a teammate to join him in playing hockey!! Proud parents Derek and Paula (Mooney) are thrilled to announce the newest Habs fan and possible 2020 NHL Draftee for the Montreal Canadiens -- Dylan Charles who arrived safely on November 4, 2003 at 7:44 AM at East Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Weighing in at 8 lbs 6 ounces and 20 inches long, Dylan already has the makings of a strong solid player! Celebrating are proud grandparents Len & Betty Mooney of Kilbride and Claude & Margaret Hender of Gander. Proud great grandparents are Sadie Mooney of Kilbride, Betty Stacey of St. John`s and Watson Green of Dark Cove. Big brother Jason can`t wait to show everyone his little brother when we come home this summer! December 12, 2003 MALONEY - Glen and Brenda (Devereaux) and big sister Jillian are pleased to announce the early arrival of their healthy baby boy. Lucas Spencer arrived December 1, 2003, at 5:09 pm weighing 6 lbs 13 ozs. Proud grandparents are John and Lorraine Devereaux of Holyrood, Ben and Harriet Maloney of Sweet Bay and Lucas is the ninth great-grandchild for Mary Crawley of Holyrood. Special thanks to all case room and 5th floor staff for looking after Lucas and mommy. December 12, 2003 O`DRISCOLL - Brian, Sonia (Ryall) and big sister Brianna welcome their new baby boy. Dylan was born Monday, December 8, 2003, he weighed in at 8 lbs. 4 ozs. First grandson for Dave & Madonna Ryall, third grandson for Gerald & Judy O`Driscoll. We would like to thank Dr. Tennant and the nurses in the caseroom and 5 NB. Dylan sends a special thanks to Aunt Marsha for spending the afternoon with him so Mommy & Daddy could get some rest. December 12, 2003 PEARCEY - PATTEN- Stephen and Lisa are ecstatic in announcing the arrival of Andrew Matthew, born November 7, 2003, tipping the scales at 10 lbs. 2 ozs. Words cannot express the thanks and appreciation we extend to the staff of the caseroom & OBS for all their SUPERB care. Extra special thanks to Dr. Kum for his exceptional care. Also, a special thanks to Dr. Rob Forward. Most of all, we would like to thank Nanny Sarah and Nanny Anna for their continuous love and support. Thanks again, ³Uncle Nick². December 12, 2003 ROSE - POWER- Keri & Elias are very excited to announce the arrival of their baby girl, Hanah Elizabeth. Hanah was born at the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, ON, on Dec. 8, 2003 at 7:24 a.m. weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs. Proud Grandparents are Bruce & Rhoda Rose of Grand Bank and Elias & Elsie Power of Bell Island. Also excited are first time Aunts Krista, Kayla & Terri Lynn & also Uncle Mark. Special Thanks to Maggie, Cheryl, Sky, and everyone at St. Jacobs Midwives for their wonderful care. Mommy & Hanah would especially like to thank Daddy for all of his love and incredible support. December 12, 2003

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Friday, December 12, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BOLAND, Catherine - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family and staff on December 11, 2003, at the Hoyles Escasoni, Catherine Boland of Calvert, age 83. Predeceased by her loving husband Francis Boland; granddaughter, Rhonda Goulding; and great-granddaughter, Stephanie Walsh. Leaving to celebrate her life, love, courage, strength and shining light are: Emma White (John), Molly Embanks (Wes), Margaret Reddy (William), Bridget Goulding, Francis Boland, Terrance Boland, Edna Boland, and Richard Harvey (Brenda); nineteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters: Monica Rossiter, Dorothy Mackintosh; a large number of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends and her community. Also, fondly remembered by Jim Harvey and Hubert Goulding. The family gratefully acknowledges the support, love, care, respect and dignity given to Mom during her time at Hoyles Escasoni by staff and volunteers and residents. You are truly angels ! in clouds of tears and uncertainty. Thank you for making the transition easy for us. You were our guiding light. Special thanks to her personal care attendants who gave above and beyond their call - Ann Gushue, Doris Boland, Eileen Clowe, Margaret McClain and Cathy Crane. You were Mom`s sunshine in the mornings. Our deepest admiration and thanks go to you for taking loving care of Mom and making it easy for the family. Many thanks to Ryan`s Funeral Home. Resting at Calvert. A time will be given for Funeral Mass. Go forth good and gentle servant of God, and take your rightful place in heaven. Go forth good and gentle wife and mother into the waiting arms of your loving husband (Daddy). We love you. Your life had meaning. Your life is now complete. God finished what He started. How blessed we were to have you as parents. Rest gentle woman until we all meet again. December 12, 2003 BOLAND, CUMMINGS Mary E. (Betty MacDonald) - Mary E. Cummings, age 60 of Wilmington, DE passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2003 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on November 3, 1943 in St. John`s, Newfoundland. She came to the United States in 1965. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was predeceased by her father, Thomas MacDonald. Betty is survived by her husband of 38 years, Robert A. Cummings; her daughters, Valerie Palese and her husband, Daniel, of Newark and Kelly Cummings MacMillan of Newark, DE; her mother, Mary MacDonald Vallis of St. John`s, Newfoundland; her brothers, Gordon, Gervase and Edward MacDonald, all of Ontario, Canada; her sisters, Bernadette Walsh of St. John`s, Newfoundland and Vivian Kilmer of Ontario, Canada; and her grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel Palese and Sydney and Natalie MacMillan; also relatives and friends in St. John`s, NL. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christia! n Burial at St. Hedwig`s Church, 408 S. Harrison St., on Wednesday, December 3 at 11 am. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Wednesday morning from 9-10:30 am. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Betty may be sent to American Cancer Society, 92 Reads Way, New Castle, DE 19720. www.dohertyfh.com, 302-652-6811. December 12, 2003 MAHONEY, Eileen Marie - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on December 6th, 2003, Eileen Marie Mahoney. Aged 91 years. Predeceased by her mother Mary; husband C.J. Mahoney; three brothers: Gordon, Ronald and Peter; and her sister Margaret Krug. Leaving to mourn son Bernard Reddy (Joyce M. Marcum); grandson Bernard J.; brother Douglas (Shelley); four sisters: Jean Womack, Grace Ring, Mary Crickard and Madeline Kohri; as well as other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Service 9:30 a.m. on Monday, December 15th, 2003 from St. Teresa`s Parish, Mundy Pond Road. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. December 12, 2003 ROBBINS, Raymond - Passed away suddenly December 12, 2003, after a brief illness at Carbonear Hospital, Ray Robbins of Marystown, in his 63rd year. Left to mourn his wife Sharon (Marshall); daughters: Pam (Rod) Senior, Lori (Colin) Mitchell; son Todd (Lisa); grandchildren: Matthew and Eric Senior and Emma Robbins; sisters: June Whalen and Phyllis Blundon; brother, Ron (Lorraine); foster brother, Wesley King (Joan), Fort McMurray; father-in-law, Harry Marshall; sister-in-law, Linda Nolan; brothers-in-law: Randy Marshall (Debbie), Roger Marshall (Joan); and a large circle of relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Peninsula Funeral Home, Creston South, 709-279-3421. Donations in his memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. December 12, 2003 ST. CROIX, Frances (nee Butler) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center, St. John`s on Thursday, December 11th, 2003, Frances St. Croix of St. Mary`s, aged 82 years. Predeceased by her husband, Vincent (1970); two infant children: Madonna (1954) and John (1958); daughter-in-law Charmaine (2002); grandson Anthony (1992) and great-grandson Bradley (1997). Leaving to mourn four sons and three daughters: Fintan (Bernadette), Gander, Marjorie (Ron Molloy), Trepassey, Violet (Brian Whelan), Torbay, Mary (Don Tobin), Point la Haye, Stan (Maureen), Joe and Jim (Ruth), St. Mary`s; 19 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bride Martin, St. John`s; also a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Gibbons` Funeral Home, St. Mary`s. Visitation on Thursday, December 11th from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Assumption on Saturday, December 13t! h at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the Cemetery, St. Mary`s. December 12, 2003 WILLIAMS, Theresa Marie - Passed peacefully away at her residence, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, December 11, 2003. Theresa Marie Williams, age 55 years. Predeceased by her father Robert, 1980; mother Kathleen (nee Skanes), 2000; brother-in-law Kevin Brennan, 1984 and infant nephew, Baby Brennan, 1976. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sisters: Mary Kerrivan (Gerald) and Isabel Brennan; brother Bill (Millie); uncles: Bernard Williams (Edith) and Patrick Williams (Margie); five nieces; six nephews; eleven grand-nephews; nine grand-nieces; one great-grandniece; special cousin, Leo Connolly (Carol); special friend Bernice Dunne; as well as a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Friday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 15th, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Ceme! tery. December 12, 2003

From: "Lloyd Rowsell" <lgrowsell@yahoo.com> <<<in some Irish families, of earlier generations, for the sake of family property succession, one or more of the sons, usually at least the eldest, would become a registered Protestant.>>>> This would very very interesting to know, Lloyd. I have McGee's originally from Ireland that SEEM to be connected, except most are RC and a few are Methodist. Cathy

Dear fellow Listers, Today I had a very interesting conversation with a contemporary, recently acquired, family friend. In the 1940's Ms. Dycke was born into a RC family in Northern Ireland and emigrated to Canada some 35+ years ago. Her early childhood years were spent in a RC Boarding school with her younger sister. Her father's family were considered to be well-off financially. She told me that in some Irish families, of earlier generations, for the sake of family property succession, one or more of the sons, usually at least the eldest, would become a registered Protestant. Since I don't know if she was 'pulling my leg', and this information may be important to 'genealogy researchers', I wonder if other list members are aware of this practice in Ireland and Newfoundland before 1826. Sincerely, Lloyd __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Hi All; Here's to a "Great Big Wish" for Len Seymour's speedy recovery and hoping and praying that he will be back on the space waves with his "Ships and Seafaring" postings once again during the Holiday season. We all miss you Len, my friend and still praying for you. Cheers Evelyn

Hi All; This maybe slightly "offtopic", but since the Christmas Holidays are just around the corner I am submitting my "greatest wish" ever, in a poem that I put together <smiles> FAMILY TWIG If I could have just one Christmas wish, a wish for one and all To have all my Ancestor's photos in frame and spread across my wall Some not so cute, others are thin, some of them handsome and burly Some of them fat and down-right ugly with long beards and hair so curly Some of them with haggard faces, a sign of rough years gone by With only that photo left behind to leave us all wondering why Could it be the toil, hardship and pain through losing their child or Wife Could it be heartaches and their work so hard, to flea from religion and strife Were their lives not so rich to afford paper and pen and leave us with such a blank mind Without knowledge of their existence and wondering why, they were surely one of a kind They fled their Homeland from across the wide sea to live with comfort and peace To settle here on our rugged shores and knowing hard labor would never cease They trampled the rough and stone aged paths to broaden the Road for us all They left a reminder for us to research until we break through that old Brick Wall Genealogy is the word in which we all know so well, so search I will do, but not in vane I think of them daily with wonders galore and will continue to search til I can't find no more I am just a Twig from that old family Tree, not very hard working or even so smart But I will continue to hold my Ancestor's memories very dear and close to my Heart Cheers Evelyn

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DOC.2ACE/123.1.2 Message Board Post: My Henry George Frampton married Jane Langdon 24 Jun 1880. I have his birthdate as 1860. I don't know if he went by Henry or George. Their children were: Edward, Harry, Lydia, Norman, George, Lucy, Allister, Grace. Lucy was my ggrandmother. I don't know who Providence Milley is - was there another wife?

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Thursday, December 11, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BISHOP, Inez - Passed peacefully away on December 10, 2003, Inez Bishop of Goulds, aged 75. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her loving husband of 50 years, Roy; daughters: Glenys (Mick) Gould, Jennifer (Don) Maddox, Marina (Ed) Foley, Cathy (Craig) Cox; grandchildren: Miranda, Jessica, Kristen, Brandon, Rebecca, Zachary and Jonas; sisters: Ivy Stroud, Joyce (Eric) Gregory, Marina (Jed) Sullivan; brothers: Vern (Marie) Hillier, Maurice Hillier; and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will be held at St. Paul`s Anglican Church, Goulds on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. No flowers by request. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. December 11, 2003 EDISON, Leonard - Passed peacefully away on December 10, 2003 in the presence of his family at the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre, after a long battle with cancer, Leonard Edison in his 84th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 65 years, Alice (Yetman); one daughter, Anne Marie (Daniel); seven sons: David (Carmel), Surrey, BC, Donald (Sheldeen), Squamish, BC, Leonard (Marilyn), St. John`s, Frank (Sharon), Bridgewater, NS, Doug (Jean), St. John`s, John (Cathy), Ottawa, ON, Gerard (Karen), Trenton, ON; two sisters: Marjorie Lundrigan (Jack, predeceased), Barbara Ann Vinnicombe (Jack); sister-in-law Margaret (predeceased Herbert); twenty-five loving grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road, St. John`s from 2-9 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday. Funeral Mass at St. Patrick`s Church, Patrick Street, St. John`s at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Interment to fol! low at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Topsail Road, St. John`s. In lieu of flowers, please make a donations the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre, St. John`s or the Cancer Society. December 11, 2003 FOWLER, Minnie Florence (Barnes) - It is with great sadness that the family of the late Minnie Florence (Barnes) Fowler announce her passing at the Carmelite House, in Grand Falls-Windsor on the 7th of December, 2003 at the age of 86. Minnie was a member of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Predeceased by husband Arthur; parents Harry and Ethel (Snow) Barnes; and sister Anne Dawe. Left with fond and loving memories, daughter Elizabeth Granter (Tom) of Grand Falls-Windsor; also leaving to mourn grandchildren: Ross (Heather) Granter of Grand Falls-Windsor, Dianne (Bill) Dawe of Calgary, AB, Paul (Tracy) Granter of Calgary, AB, Craig (Melinda) Granter of Calgary, AB and Mark Granter of Calgary, AB; great-grandchildren: Timothy Granter of Grand Falls-Windsor, Krista and Brant Dawe of Calgary, AB, Catreena Woodbeck of Calgary, AB, Craig Thomas Granter of Calgary, AB and Helena Granter of Calgary, AB; Minnie`s brothers: Fred (Marjorie) Snow, Wallace (Marie) Snow, Walter (June) Sno! w, Don Snow; Minnie`s sisters: Joan (Clifford) Andrews, Louise (Peter) Stalder; along with a large circle of relatives and friends. Rev. Randy Lockyer, Rev. Beverly Kean-Newhook, Rev. Walter Hammond conducted the funeral service at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church on December 9, 2003. Interment was at the Anglican Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Thompson, Jack Thompson, Frank Downey, Dave Dyke, Jim Constable, George Piercey. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Mike Goodyear of Central Funeral Homes. For online condolences please visit www.centralfuneralhomes.ca December 11, 2003 FOWLER, Sarah (Sadie) - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Hospital on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, Sarah (Sadie) Fowler of Brigus, aged 92 years. Predeceased by her husband Richard; parents, Cornelius and Frances Shea; brother, Rev. P.V. Shea; sister, Mary Morrissey. Leaving to mourn brother, Leo Shea (Bernadette), Gander; sister-in-law, Madallen Penney, St. John`s; also a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Broughton`s Funeral Home, Brigus. Funeral to take place on Friday, December 12, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church, Brigus. Interment to follow in the R.C. Cemetery, Brigus. Visitation hours Thursday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. December 11, 2003 HOWE, Catherine A. (Ring) - Passed peacefully away on November 19, 2003 in Sacramento, California, Catherine A. Howe, age 92. Predeceased by her husband, Raymond R. Leaving to mourn stepson Raymond Howe (Lillian) and family of Sacramento; three sisters: Geraldine Murphy, Mary Meehan, Marguerite Ross; sister-in-law Joan Ring, St. John`s. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 12, 2003 at 9:45 a.m. from St. Pius X Church. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. December 11, 2003 HOYLES, Rosanna M. ORose` - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2003, Rosanna M. ORose` Hoyles of Carbonear, age 87 years. Predeceased by husband Joseph; son John; grandson Craig Stewart; son-in-law Albert Stewart; sister Helen Canning; brothers: Reuben Simms and Maxwell Simms. Leaving to mourn six daughters: Verna (Frank) Canning, Harbour Grace, Helen Stewart, Selma Beaudoin, Anne Hoyles, Joan (Harold) King, all of Carbonear and Bernice (Jessy) Hoyles, Colborne, ON; one son, Jake (Sandra), Harbour Grace; eight grandchildren: Jake Jr. (Nancy), Gary (Judy), Dennis (Pam), Debbie (Gerard), Michelle, Kimberly, Harold and Michael (Brenda); ten great-grandchildren: Nicole, Joshua, Matthew, Hailee, Samantha, Daniel, Tyler, Zacharey, Dennis Jr. and Amanda; brother-in-law William Canning, Roddickton; sister-in-law Margaret Hoyles, Pound Cove, Wesleyville; also a large number of other relatives and friends. Resting at NOEL`S FUNERAL HOME! , WATER STREET, CARBONEAR until 12:00 noon Saturday, December 13. Funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. from Bethany United Church and Cemetery, Carbonear. Flowers gratefully accepted or as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to the Rosanna ORose` Hoyles Memorial Fund. Visitation hours at Noel`s Funeral Home are 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. daily. For any additional information please call Noel`s Funeral Home at 596-5750 or visit www.noelsfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. December 11, 2003 O`BRIEN, Madeline M. (nee Melvin) - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on December 9th, 2003 after a lengthy illness, Madeline M. O`Brien, age 76. Leaving to mourn her loving husband of 50 years, Aloysius; two daughters: Judy (Kenneth Power), Regina (Steve Sullivan); four sons: Gerard, Toronto, Aiden, Vancouver, Sean (friend Corena), Toronto, Fabian (friend Cathy), Ottawa; eight brothers and five sisters: two brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; seven grandchildren: Jason, Gordon, Kelly, Christopher, Scott, Sean, Shane; two very special friends, Tom and Marg Hammond; also a large number of relatives and friends. Resting at Ryan`s Funeral Home, Bay Bulls on Thursday, December 11th from 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 12th from 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Immaculate Conception Church, Cape Broyle on Saturday, December 13th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Our Lady of the Cape R.C. Cemetery, Cape Broyle. December 11, 2003 STRAPP, Pauline - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, age 89 years. Predeceased by her husband John. Leaving to mourn two sisters-in-law: Mary Healey and Veronica Healey; also a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Thursday from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, December 12, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. December 11, 2003 UDLE, Donald Kenneth - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit, at the Dr. Leonard Miller Centre on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, after a courageous battle with cancer, in the presence of his family, Donald Kenneth Udle. Aged 68 years. Former employee at the Public Works Department, City of St. John`s. Predeceased by his mother Ina Udle and father Robert Udle. Leaving to mourn sisters: Mollie Morrissey (Harold), Winnifred Brazil, and Hazel; brothers: Maxwell (Stella), Cecil (Minnie), Reginald, Frank, and Randolph; nephews: David (Annie), Gary (Georgina), Richard (Marie) and Campbell; nieces: Jean Lockyer (Wallis), Linda Hibbs (Glen), Shirley Boyd and Hilda Stanford of London, Ontario; also a number of other relatives and friends. At Donald`s request burial has taken place, from Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue. Donations in his memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial ! guest book. December 11, 2003 YETMAN, Chesley - (Retired Inspector RNC). Passed peacefully away on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at the Health Sciences Centre, Chesley Yetman, aged 87 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his devoted wife Florence (nee Sullivan); son Chesley Jr. (Thelma); daughter Doris (Lloyd) Cook; four grandchildren: Heidi (Murray) Yetman, Stefan (Shelley) Yetman, Pamela Cook and Robert (Aedon) Cook; three precious great-grandchildren: Zachary, Eddy and Sara; sister Katie Parmiter and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends; special caregiver Mary Dalton. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Saturday, December 13, 2003 from St. Thomas` Anglican Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers accepted or donation in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. December 11, 2003

Date: Sun, 7 Dec 2003 13:10:11 -0800 (PST) From: "Lloyd Rowsell" <lgrowsell@yahoo.com> Subject: 1831-1834--IRISH Immigrant Weddings in NS Hanebury, Lay(e), Clift and Knight To: MSA440@aol.com REPLY: to request below: "Do you have the book? If so, might you please check for any HANEBURY, Mallard, Lay(e) , CLIFT or Knight marriages....Of those, the only I suspect might be Catholic would be some HANNEBERRY..... (different spelling)" REPLY: Sorry I do not have the book, just a few photocopied pages supplied by the inter-library loan dept. of our Victoria, B.C. public library. There are no records, on those pages, of the above mentioned surnames. Since yours is the only response that I have had from the list concerning the subject postings a few days ago, I wonder if perhaps all the information from the 1974-1976 "Irish Ancestor" publications is available somewhere on the net or readily available in other public libraries. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Continued tidbits of info. about the people and history of our province, "Newfoundland and Labrador" ENJOY! The symbols of Labradorians' pride in their homeland. The Labrador Flag The Labrador Flag is a celebration of the unique identity and common heritage of the people of Labrador. The top bar is white, and represents the snow. This is the one element which, more than any other, coloured the culture and dictated the lifestyle of Labrador's people. The centre bar is green, and it represents the land. The green and bountiful land is the connecting element that unites Labrador's three diverse cultures. The bottom line is blue, and it represents the waters of Labrador's rivers, lakes, and the sea. The waters have been Labrador's highways, and have nurtured Labrador's fish and wildlife. The symbolic spruce twig was chosen because the spruce tree is common to all geographical regions of Labrador. It has provided shelter, transportation, fuel, and even food clothing as it is home to the wildlife which provided Labrador people with meat and skins. The spruce provided planks for boats, komatiks, and houses. The three branches represent the three peoples of Labrador: the Inuit, the Innu, and the European Settlers. The twig grows from one stalk to represent the common origin of all humanity. It is in two sections, or two years' growth. The outer growth is longer than the inner growth, because in good growing years the twig grows longer than in the poorer ones. The inner and shorter twig represents the past, while the larger outer twig represents a brighter future. ARMS The primary colours of the arms are those of the Labrador flag: green for the forests, white for the ice and snow, and blue for the waters. The design also evokes the opening line of the Ode to Labrador: "Dear land of mountains, woods and snow." The three white mountain peaks represent the founding peoples of Labrador: the Innu, the Inuit, and the Settlers. The four spruce trees symbolize the four points of the compass and the great extent and diversity of the territory, its landscapes, and its communities and ways of life. The wavy bars symbolize the lakes and rivers, the bays and the sea. The alternation of white and blue represents the changing of the seasons, and by extension, the history of thousands of years of life in Labrador. The gold star is the Pole Star, symbolic of our northern environment and culture. As a symbol of navigation, it points the way to a bright future. Its points are our grandchildren, for whom we hold the land, its resources, and its heritage in trust. SUPPORTERS Two caribou, an animal central to the life and livelihood of all Labrador people. COMPARTMENT A field of Labrador tea and caribou moss. CRESTA snowy owl (uhu, ukpik) on a gold and red wreath. SCROLL Red and gold. MOTTO Munus splendidum mox explebitur; "The splendid task will soon be fulfilled." Adapted and translated from the first stanza of the Ode to Labrador. The Ode to Labrador The Ode to Labrador was written ca. 1927 by Dr. Harry L. Paddon, a doctor with the International Grenfell Association at North West River, Indian Harbour, and along the Labrador coast. Born in England, he came to Labrador in 1912, and worked tirelessly for his adopted homeland until his death in 1939. While a number of tunes have been written to accompany the Ode, it is traditionally set to O Tannebaum, and the first and third verses are often sung at public events. Dear land of mountains, woods and snow; Labrador, our Labrador. God's noble gift to us below, Labrador, our Labrador. Thy proud resources waiting still, Their splendid task will soon fulfill, Obedient to the Maker's will, Labrador, our Labrador. Thy stately forests soon shall ring, Labrador, our Labrador, Responsive to the woodsman's swing, Labrador, our Labrador. And mighty floods that long remained, Their raging fury unrestrained, Shall serve the purpose God ordained, Labrador, our Labrador. We love to climb thy mountains steep, Labrador, our Labrador, And paddle on thy waters deep, Labrador, our Labrador. Our snowshoes scar thy trackless plains, We seek no city streets nor lanes, We are thy sons while life remains, Labrador, our Labrador. Respecting a Mineral Emblem for the Province. The mineral known as labradorite is the mineral emblem of the province. With its rugged rock and, bleak fiorded coast, and largely unexplored interior, Labrador is one of the most unspoiled parts of Canada. Its climate may be described as somewhere between inhospitable and invigorating. The climate of Labrador is more Arctic than Atlantic. Because it is on the eastern side of the continent, it experiences strong seasonal contrasts in the characteristics and movement of air masses. The predominant flow is off the land. The rugged Torngat Mountains in the north, with peaks above 1500 m, and the Mealy Mountains in the south, with peaks about 1200 m, confine the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean to the rocky islands and near shore. The limitation of the ocean's influence,however, is not a serious disadvantage, because in this region its effect on the climate is generally unpleasant. The Labrador sea is infested with floating pack ice and icebergs for eight months of the year. The masses of ice keep sea temperatures below 4C. An east wind off the Labrador Current is a cool wind in summer, often with light rain or drizzle. In winter, when the Atlantic air is relatively mild, the accompanying weather includes cloud and frequent snowflurries. Whenever easterly winds bring very moist air from the Atlantic, widespread fog occurs. Temperature Winters are very cold, with typical daytime temperatures for January between -10 and -15C, colder than Newfoundland and more like the frigidity of the southern Prairies. An occasional incursion of Atlantic air will warm up the winter. The summer season is brief and cool along the coast because of the cold Labrador Current. July average temperatures are from 8 to 10C along the coast but are 3 to 5C warmer in the interior. The pleasantness of the summer day along the coast is often determined by the wind direction--westerly winds bring clear, mild continental air, whereas easterlies, blowing off the Labrador Current, bring cold,cloudy, and moist weather. Precipitation Precipitation is heaviest in the south and decreases northwards. On the whole it is much lighter than in Newfoundland, although amounts can vary considerably from year to year. Southern Labrador is not unlike the moist northern shores of Newfoundland, with 1000 mm, as a typical yearly fall of precipitation. About 45% of this occurs as snow. Over much of Labrador 800 mm is a more typical amount, with about half of it snow. In summer, rainfall is quite reliable, with seasonal totals seldom less than 175 mm in the north and 275 mm in the south. Snowfall is heavy, with Churchill Falls in the interior having 481 cm, making it one of the snowiest places in Canada. Goose Bay has a mean snowfall of 445 cm. In the south, Cartwright averages 440 cm, and in the north Nain is typical with 424 cm. - The ground is snow-covered for eight months in the far north and for six months in the south.. Aboriginal Peoples The province of Newfoundland and Labrador today is home to four peoples of Aboriginal ancestry: the Inuit, the Innu, the Micmac and the Metis. The Inuit are the descendants of the Thule people who migrated to Labrador from the Canadian arctic 700 to 800 years ago. The primary Inuit settlements are Nain, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik and Rigolet on the north coast of Labrador, but Inuit people are also found in a number of other Labrador communities. They are represented by the Labrador Inuit Association. Dorset soapstone bear carving. In the Arctic, Dorset artists using ivory, bone and wood, carved bears, fish, birds and human faces, all in a remarkable style not previously seen in the region. In Labrador, the preferred medium was soapstone. Courtesy of the Newfoundland Museum, St. John's, Newfoundland. The Innu, formerly known as the Naskapi-Montagnais, are descended from Algonkian-speaking hunter-gatherers who were one of two Aboriginal peoples inhabiting Labrador at the time of European arrival. The major Innu communities in Labrador are Sheshatshiu on Lake Melville in central Labrador and Utshimassit (Davis Inlet) on Labrador's northern coast. Today the Innu are represented by the Innu Nation. The Labrador Metis are descendants of Europeans and Labrador Native people, primarily the Inuit, Labrador Metis today live in a number of communities on the central and southern Labrador coast. They are represented by the Labrador Metis Association which is currently attempting to win acceptance of its Aboriginal status from the federal and provincial governments. Innu woman carrying tree boughs. Spruce boughs are often used to line the floor of family tents in hunting camps. Courtesy of Nigel Markham. From Peter Armitage, The Innu (The Montagnais-Naskapi) (New York: Chelsea House Publishers, ©1991) 54. The Newfoundland Micmac are found on the island of Newfoundland. They are descended from Algonkian hunter-gatherers whose homeland included what is now Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, part of New Brunswick, and the Gaspé peninsula. The largest Micmac community is Conne River in Bay d'Espoir on the island's south coast. Conne River is a reserve recognized by the federal government and its people are represented by the Miawpukek Band Council. Other people of Micmac descent live in central Newfoundland and on the west coast of the island. They are represented by the Federation of Newfoundland Indians. The Beothuk were the aboriginal inhabitants of the island of Newfoundland. They were Algonkian-speaking hunter-gatherers who once occupied most of the island. As a result of a complex mix of factors, the Beothuk became extinct in 1829 when Shanawdithit, the last known Beothuk, died in St. John's.

Continued transcribed tidbits of Newfoundland and Labrador's history and folklore. ENJOY! Newfoundland Words and Their Meanings Here is a small selection of Newfoundland words and their meanings. It is not always certain where a word originated or its spelling. You won't hear the townies (people from St. John's) saying these as much as the baymen (people from the outports). Even the "baymen" don't use most of these anymore! angishore= a weak, miserable person arn = any ballyrag= to abuse bannikin = a small tin cup barrisway= a lagoon at a rivermouth bedlamer = a one year old seal chucklehead= a stupid person chinch = to stow tightly clout = to hit an opponent hard clobber = an untidy state of things come-from-away= a tourist doter = an old seal douse = to give a quick blow drung = a narrow, rocky lane drook = a valley with steep wooded slopes duff = pudding of flour, fat pork and molasses dulse = a kind a seaweed dudeen = a pipe faddle = a bundle of firewood, fardel flipper= a seal's forepaw floaters = men who fished from the schooners using cod traps rather than jiggers. frape = a rope with blocks to moor a boat funk = smoke or vapor of evil odour gandy = a pancake gulvin = the stomach of a codfish gowdy = awkward heft = to weigh in the hand huffed = vexed hummock = a small hill jinker = one who brings bad luck lashins = plenty lolly = soft ice beginning to form in harbour longers = rails for a fence lops = small breaking seas mauzy = misty mush = porridge narn = none nish = tender, easily injured planchen = the floor prise = a lever prog = food puddock = stomach rawny/scrawney= very thin, bony scrawb = to tear with the nails scut = a dirty, mean person scruff = the back of the neck sish = ice broken into particles by surf slob = ice newly frozen shule = to move away backwards smidge = a stain sloo/slew= to get out of the way slieveen = a deceitful person squabby = soft as jelly squish = sound of waters exuding from boots spile = a peg for a hole in the cask swatch = to shoot seals in pools amid icefloes swig = to drink from a bottle switchel = cold tea teeveen = a patch on a boat titivate = to adorn exceedingly fine tole = to entice with bait traipse = to walk around unnecessarily truck = payment for fish by merchandise tuckamore = a low clump of trees twig = to catch a meaning wattle = a small slim fir yarry = rising early, alert yaffle = an armful of dried fish yer = here yap = to retort angrily Provincial Symbols Official Bird - Atlantic Puffin Official Game Bird - Ptarmigan (Partridge) Floral Emblem - Pitcher Plant The Climate of Newfoundland A land renowned for its independence and diversity, Newfoundland is home to a fascinating array of climates and weather. Its geography explains many of the unique features of the province's climate. The island covers 5 1/2 degrees of latitude, about the same as the Great Lakes. Its southern extremity lies close to the forty-seventh parallel, approximately the same latitude as Seattle and Paris. It covers an area of 108 860 km2, with elevations ranging from sea level to above 800 m. There are few physical barriers to protect Newfoundland from weather systems sweeping across it. Its situation on the eastern side of North America favours strong seasonal contrasts in the visiting air masses. Climatically, Newfoundland is the most maritime of the Atlantic Provinces, and this is evident in all seasons, but especially in spring and summer, which are quite cool by Canadian standards. To Know Newfoundland is to Know the Sea It is said Newfoundlanders live on, by, and from the sea. No place is more than 100 km from the ocean, and therefore every part of the island is subject to the year-round modifying influences of the encircling cold waters. Surface water temperatures on the Atlantic side range from summer highs of 11 to 13C inshore and 8 to 11C offshore to winter lows of -1 C inshore and +2C offshore. Sea temperatures on the Gulf side are warmer than the Atlantic side by 1 to 3C. The open sea keeps winter air temperatures a little higher and summer temperatures slightly lower on the coast than at places inland. The marine climate means generally more changeable weather, ample precipitation in a variety of forms (sometimes all at once), higher humidity, lower visibility, more cloud, less sunshine, and stronger winds than a continental climate. Storm Fury Ample amounts of low cloud, heavy precipitation, and strong wind over Newfoundland are evidence of the number of storms that pass over and near the island. Indeed, many of the storms that cross North America during the year from west to east, or develop and intensify off the East Coast of the United States, pass near the island while they move out to the North Atlantic. The result is that Newfoundland has a deserved reputation as one of the stormiest parts of the continent. It also has some of the most variable weather anywhere. At all times of the year Newfoundland is near one of the principal storm tracks. The severity and frequency of storms is greatest between November and March, although they may occur at any time of the year. Winter cyclones are fast-moving storms (up to 80 km/h) that bring abundant and varied precipitation. They pose a serious threat to fishermen, commercial shipping, and offshore oil and gas exploration activities. Winds often mount to gale and sometimes hurricane force. Hardly a winter goes by without at least three or four East Coast gales. Occasionally, throughout the year, mature cyclones are prevented from moving out of the region by an upper atmosphere block. The resulting cool, cloudy, and rainy weather associated with the system may persist for a week or more. During the summer and early fall, Newfoundland weather is typically less stormy. However, in the fall, tropical storms spawned near the equator and developed in the Caribbean may bring windy, wet weather while they pass by the island before dying or redeveloping in the North Atlantic. Over the past thirty-five years, an average of one tropical storm per year has passed within 300 km of Newfoundland. One of the most notorious of these was the "Independence Hurricane" that struck eastern Newfoundland on September 9, 1775. About 4000 sailors, mostly from the British Isles, were reported to have been drowned. On September 5, 1978, another violent storm, Hurricane Ella, passed south of Cape Race. Her winds exceeded 220 km/h. At St. John's, 45 mm of rain fell and winds reached 115 km/h. Floes and Wintry Ghosts During the first half of each year the waters off Newfoundland may become choked with ice floes and icebergs. The severity of ice varies considerably, depending on the strength and direction of the wind and the coldness of the air. In a normal year, ice enters the Strait of Belle Isle by the beginning of January. The ice edge usually reaches Notre Dame Bay by the end of the month and Cape Freels by the middle of February. On the west side, Labrador ice moves into the Gulf of St. Lawrence through the Strait of Belle Isle, but the vast majority of the ice is formed within the Gulf itself and the estuary. The ice edge reaches its maximum southern extent in March, filling the innumerable bays and coves and effectively retarding the advent of spring. In April the rate of melting overtakes the southward ice drift and the pack slowly retreats. Normally by mid-month navigation through the Strait of Belle Isle is possible.By mid-June the median ice edge retreats to the mid-Labrador coast. In extreme years ice may linger south of Belle Isle after Canada Day. Each year an average of 250 icebergs drift along in the cold waters of the Labrador Current onto the Grand Banks. These majestic, wintry ghosts worry mariners more than pack ice, chasing drill platforms off site or barricading fishermen in the many bays and harbours. Icebergs have been counted and tracked since the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Although 250 is an average number, the yearly extremes have ranged from none in 1966 to 2202 in 1984.