This is my reply to those listers who requested information on the Royal / Ryall Surname: general response.... "A few weeks ago someone wrote and asked me if I had found any information on the subject surname. Unfortunately, parts my filing system is 'out of control' at this moment, and I have misplaced the email. I have had leanings for some time that my Rosewell/Roswell ancestors came from New England to Newfoundland and have been looking in that direction. On October 21st, 2001 I downloaded 8 pages of info from the internet under this subject: "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, before 1692, Volume #3...Ross-Ruel by James Savage. At that time I could see no obvious family connections. This paper has been tucked away until yesterday. Unfortunately I was unsuccessful in my attempts to return to the website link below on June 2, 2002 and again on Nov. 5, 2003. Savage New England Register, Volume 3, Ross-Ruel http://www.usgenet.org/usa/vt/state/savage/bk3/ross-ruel.htm perhaps you will have better luck. There is almost a page of interesting information on Royal, or Ryall, under the following Christian names: Isaac, Ruth, Jemima, Sarah, Elizabeth, Robert, John, Thomas, Samuel, William etc. and in-law connections to Dodd, Tyler, Cole, Endicott, Gorges (George?) and Stevens. Please let me know if you are able to access the website, if not I could transcribe the information." In response to my earlier posting, here are excerpts from emails requesting more information on the subject surname. #1.."My ROYAL/RYALLs are mostly from the Job's cove area." #2.. "I am most , absolutely interested in those surnames!!!...have you got something on the go that I don't know about??...Loyalist name?!..Royal/Ryall!?" #3.."I've traced the family (Ryall, Royal, Royle, Rahill, Rial etc ) coming here as early as 1706. They would come in the summer to fish, and return to England in he Fall. England would not allow them to settle until the early 1800's.." ((lghr comment...important to remember that families from New England also engaged in the summer migratory fishery at 'the big island' and 'the Labrador')) #4.."...... was a Riles from the southcoast of Newfoundland. The surname has changed spelling many times in that family but I have been able to trace the family back to Charles Ryall born about 1820. Unfortunately I have not been able to determine where he was born. He married Sarah Hutchings in Harbour Breton around 1840." __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Friday, November 07, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. FLYNN, Bernadine (nee Hicks) - Passed peacefully away at her home in Avondale in the presence of her family on Thursday, November 6th, 2003, Bernadine Flynn, aged 88 years. Predeceased by her husband, D. Cyril; her son, Cyril P.; her three infant children: Billy, Mary Theresa and Ella Marie. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Gervase (Josephine), Oughterard, Ireland, Harold (Faye), Avondale and her daughter Anne, St. John`s; her four granddaughters: Yvonne (Joe) Sheehan, Campbell River, B.C., Norma (Dave) Noseworthy, Campbellville, Ontario, Glenna (Justin) Foote, St. John`s and Lindsey, Halifax; many nieces, nephews; her caregivers: Hilda, Margaret, Wanda; her Eucharistic Minister, Pam; and a circle of dear friends. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will take place on Monday, November 10th, 2003 following 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Assumption Church, Avondale. Interment will be in t! he family plot in Assumption Cemetery. Please visit www.dunphysfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. November 07, 2003 HOYLES, Baxter - Passed peacefully away at Bonnews Lodge, Badger`s Quay on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, Baxter Hoyles, age 89 years of Pound Cove. Predeceased by his parents John and Leah Hoyles; brothers: Joseph and Fred; sister: Jane; son-in-laws: Allan Housell and Calvin Blagdon; great-great-grandson Nicholas. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are his wife Margaret; five sons: Ken (Peggy) of Brookfield, John (Sadie) of Mt. Pearl, Eric (Doreen) of Newtown, Scott of Badger`s Quay, Grant (Darlene) of Newtown; four daughters: Jane Blagdon of Mt. Pearl, Marina Kean (Russell) of Pound Cove, Irene Housell of Pound Cove, Marilyn Johnson (Tom) of St. John`s; twenty-one grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Rose Hoyles of Carbonear; nephew: Stanley Cooze of Brookfield and a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Funeral service was held on November 7, 2003 from St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Pound Cove with Rev. V. Reid officiating. Interment ! followed from the Anglican Church Cemetery, Pound Cove. Donations may be made in her memory to St. Mary`s Anglican Church, Pound Cove. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove/Musgrave Harbour. November 07, 2003 HYNES, Trevor - Died suddenly on November 4th, 2003 in a tragic automobile accident in Alberta, age 32. Predeceased by his grandparents Charles and Delilah Sturge. Leaving to celebrate his life, children: Briana, Brooke and William; special friend Debbie, her children Amber, Kendra and Sarah; mother Doreen (Chris); father Bill (Stella); brother Blair (Jodie); grandparents William and Theresa Hynes; and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the Sturge and Hynes families. Funeral arrangements to be announced. November 07, 2003 MURRAY, John (Jack) Thomas - Passed away at his residence on Thursday, November 6th, 2003, John (Jack) Thomas Murray at the age of 90 years. Retired machinist with the C.N. Dockyard, and Merchant Marine. Leaving to mourn with fond memories, his loving and devoted wife Mary; three daughters: Doreen (Robert Noseworthy), Brenda Inder and Anne Marie (Glen Kearsey); four sons: Dr. Gerald (Janet), John (Kathy Knox), Frank and Robert (Tanya); 11 grandchildren: Paul (Kelly), Peter and Janet Noseworthy, Lisa (John Laviolette), Robert, Craig, Katie and Julia Murray, Tracy and Mark Inder, Emily Kearsey; one great-grandson, Cameron Laviolette; sister Mary Murray; brother Gerald, Williamsville, NY; also a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Friday from 12 noon - 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass to be held from St. Patrick`s Church, Patrick Street on Saturday, Nov! ember 8, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book November 07, 2003

Please contact me off the list if you are still interested in learning more about the above Loyalist surname. Cheers, Lloyd __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

1930 Letter from Nipper�s Harbour Lighthouse which contains family historical information... Today I received a letter which was written at Nippers Harbour on June 17th, 1930....The signature appears to be that of Jas P. Taylor (that is my first impression of reading the letter). The letter was written to Mr. Uriah Rousell who was at that time living in St. John�s. Mr. Uriah Rowsell was the grandson of John Rousell who married Emma in 1798. (Mr. Uriah Rowsell�s grandaughter found this letter in his Family Bible). The stationery is Lighthouse Department, St. John�s, Newfoundland. There is a sketch of a lighthouse...the name W.P. Rogerson is crossed out and the words beneath are �Superintendent of Lighthouses & Fog Alarms�. Here are some excerpts: Mr. Rousell Dear Sir according to promise I am sending you the dates of Mr. & Mrs. Burials....George Rousell died July 1, 1817, aged 91 years also Sarah, the wife of George Rousell have died 1820 aged 86 years......this was the verse that was on Mr. Rousell�s stone: The days of our age are 3 score years and ten And should men be so strong that they came to 4 score It is their strength Then By Joy and Sorrow soon pass away And they are gone ......I couldn�t read the verse that was on the old ladies�s stone it was very dull, the letter was almost gone, this is just as it is on the stones the grave yard is filled and nailed up that is the old yard. back page excerpt: � Cold weather on Baccalhao, I had to give a big repair there, I am Nipper�s Harbour now. My next station will be Long Island then I will go over to Botwood and do the stations there, then I suppose I will go out to Penguin Island where the Gold is, I wonder if I will find it, if I do I will give you some� Question: I wonder if someone confirm the name of the person who signed the letter? __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Does any one know of this family? David MUIR, born Halifax N.S., 14 Dec 1822, to Andrew MUIR & Jane (nee McJERROW), died 30 Oct 1898. David, a jeweller, married by Rev. R. Williams, Agnes Anderson of St. Johns 6 Dec 1848. A son, Andrew, baptised St. Johns Presbyterian Ch. Nfld. 1850. Possibly a daughter, Elizabeth Jane, born later. David Muir's brother, Robert Thomas Muir of Halifax, in his 1868 will left 100 Pounds to "brother David's wife" & $400 to "my niece Elizabeth Jane Muir now residing with us". Yvette, Ottawa

This is how I work the mojo voodoo for searching NF GenWEB First, for some folks who may not be that technically inclined (like myself) make sure you have your browser window address box open. I once unknowingly closed mine and had a heck of a time figuring out how to manuever around the net without it. It is a box below your basic (file, edit) toolbar on the top of your screen that shows the address of where you are on the net e.g address [htttp://www.ancestraldigs.com] I use microsoft internet explorer so there is a blue e in front of my URL address box. If you don't see this URL address bar go to the bar just underneath the bar which shows you file, edit, view, insert etc toolbar. Right-Click on it and drag that bar down. A URL address box should (magically) appear. Now if you Right-click in this Tool Bar you should get an option for "Google" click it and a google toolbar will all be at the top of your screen; Right click the word google next to the search box and it should give you the option of Address, click that and a URL Address box will also appear. and now you can either type in the below address or highlight it by left clicking on it and scrolling over it and then hitting Ctrl+ C <cut> going to the desired location like the URL box and hitting Ctrl key+ V to paste it in. If you do not have a google toolbar at the top of your screen you need to get one; check www.google.com NF GEN Web address: http://www.genweb.ca/nf.htm After you put the Gen Web address in your URL box and "get to the site" Having a "GOOGLE TOOL BAR" on the top of your screen will have to the right an Icon for "Search this Site" Click it and then go to the bottom of the page where it shows you RESULTS pg 1>>>>100 "search within results" and click "search within results" Now CHOOSE your surname, Keyword etc and you will be Happy. The KEY is Having a GOOGLE TOOL BAR....I don't recall how I got it...but go to www.google.com and play around it is Just a click away and is a must have feature Sorry if this message is TOO obvious for Some or TOO confusing for others....it is like the Old "Could have had a V-8" commercial once you get there. If I have complicated something here or given misguiding directions...please help simplify. Hope it helps someone. Joanne

Early Russell & Roswell Records......updated November 5th, 2003 Information copied from page 229 of �GENEALOGICAL GLEANINGS IN ENGLAND� abt. 1560.....birth year of Richard Russell of CALDICOTE.....persons named as benificaries of his will: Bridges, Frances and Anne Jeffres equally residue of personal estate Griffitts, Elizabeth, wife of William (Griffiths?) Protheroath, Anne, wife of Hopkin (Hopkins?) Quarrell, Elinor, GODCHILD Roath, Katherine, wife of William (Routh??) Russell, James, son of Paul Russell Russell, Paul, son of Paul Russell Russell, William, the elder, Loving kinsman and Francis Lyde, goldsmith, executor. Simmons, Roger, GODCHILD (Simmonds?) Smith, Katherine, wife of Thomas Smith of Wesson (Smith & Wesson?) Smith, Richard, of Wesson GODCHILD Taylor, Bartholomew, GODCHILD The poor of every ward in the City of Hereford The five children of my cousin Hugh Russell, deceased abt. 1585-1588....Richard Russell BEGAT: Paul Russell abt. 1611.....Paul Russell BEGAT: Richard Russell of Charlestown, Mass and his brothers James Russell (was he an ancestor of Robert Trail Spencer Lowell?) and Paul Russell abt. 1624-1627...Richard Russell apprenticed at BRISTOL, England 1640...on October 4th, Richard Russell (1611-1676) at age 29 yrs., arrived at Charlestown, with wife, both 1641...admitted to the church March 23, 1641. He was a merchant, representative, Councellor, Speaker, Treasurer and Assistant. He married, first Maud Pitt, who died 1652 and secondly Mary Chester, who died November 30, 1686 at about 80 yrs. He died March 14, 1676, in the 65th year of his age. 1674.... In his will made May 29, 1674, he mentioned wife Mary, her three daughters and seven grandchildren, son James Russell (b.abt. 1640) and his family (ancestor of Robert Lowell�s grandmother) daughter (b.abt. 1640) ROSWELL and her son (what was husband Roswell�s christian name??) daughter Graves, and her children sister Mrs. Elizabeth Corbet (nee Russell) of Bristol sister Sarah Russell (b. abt.1615) ***************** 1645....on the same page was this information taken from the will of Mary Eyton of St. Stephens, within the city of Bristol, widow 30 April, 1645: Bampton, Elizabeth...cousin Dearges, Elizabeth, my cousin, living in London, daughter of Edward Russell, and her two children. (Dergus?) Derricke, Elizabeth....cousin Eyton, William....late husband (Eaton?) Fox, Elizabeth....god daughter Hathway, Mary....my kinswoman, daughter of Thomas Hathway and Margaret his wife.. Hiscock,...cousin...his daughter my god daughter Kelly, Hugh....my godson Millen,...two daughters, my late husband�s god daughter and mine, Catherine and Mary (Mullen?) Reade, Mary...daughter of William Reade.. Robinson, Richard....brother Russell, James....kinsman Russell, James� daughter....cousin Russell, Paul....cousin Russell, Richard�s daughter...my goddaughter.... Russell, Richard�s daughter Catherine __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Thursday, November 06, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. BUCKLE, Jean Mary (nee Cranford) - Passed peacefully away, following a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, November 05, 2003, Jean Mary Buckle, age 64 years. Predeceased by her parents, Bride and George; brother George and sister Marie. Left with fond memories, her husband Angus; son Craig; daughter Heather (Mike Foley); grandchildren: Brandon Buckle and Emily and Jessica Foley; brothers: Jim, Bill and sisters: Alice Cleary, Barbara Ragan and families; as well as many other family members and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 7th, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Mary Queen of the World Church, Topsail Road. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit. November 06, 2003 DOBBIN, Ann Marion (nee Lush) - Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at Lewis` Personal Care Home, Riverhead, Ann Marion Dobbin, aged 77 years. Predeceased by her husband James Dobbin; brothers: Frank Peckford and Harry Peckford. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, niece Muriel Peckford; sisters-in-law: Ethel Peckford and Margaret Peckford; also leaving to mourn Joseph Dobbin, Alphonsus Dobbin, Rosemary Dobbin and their families; other relatives and friends; especially Carolann and Michael Lewis and the residents and staff of Lewis` Personal Care Home. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John`s on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer`s Society. November 06, 2003 PECKHAM, Margaret D. - Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, Margaret D. Peckham, aged 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Frederick W. Peckham. Leaving to mourn her children: daughters: Vivian Dawe (Gerald), St. John`s, Diane Mulley (Selby), Pouch Cove; sons: William (Margaret), St. John`s, Frederick (Sandra), St. John`s, Ralph (Lois), Oxford Mills, Ottawa, Donald (Elizabeth), St. John`s, John (Shirley), St. John`s, Wayne (Jane), Trinity East, T.B.; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Catherine Moores; as well as other relatives and friends. Visitation at Barrett`s Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic or to the Autism Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca ! to sign the memorial guest book. November 06, 2003

To narrow a search go to www.google.com. Chose "advanced". In the "domain" section type in the site domain ie "huronweb.com". In the "find results" section type in the name you are looking for. It is not perfect but it is good!! Debbie Jeans Winterbrook Scottish Terriers CKC Reg'd (1980) Newfoundland, Canada

Judy, Re site searches: Are you referring to the Nfld. Grand Banks site at: http://ngb.chebucto.org/ which has a wonderful GOOGLE search Engine? I'm referring to Nfld. GenWeb at: http://www.genweb.ca/nf.htm which dosen't have a search engine. Matt > There is a site search engine. Google.com for the site or universally. > Judy > > Judy Corbett Barker, > St Petersburg, FL > Genealogy research. > Ireland, Newfoundland and the Channel Island of Jersey > http://members.aol.com/judyb3753/index.html > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List: > http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > >

Judy, I use GOOGLE regularly to do web searches. But damned if I can figure out how to use it to search a specific website such as Nfld. GenWeb. I and I'm sure the other good folks on this list would bless you if you would give us step-by-step instructions re how to specifically search the Nfld. GenWeb site with GOOGLE. Looking forward to your instructions as I've bugging the folks at Nfld. GenWeb for several years to add a search feature similar to the one on the Grand Banks site. Matt > There is a site search engine. Google.com for the site or universally. > Judy > > Judy Corbett Barker, > St Petersburg, FL > Genealogy research. > Ireland, Newfoundland and the Channel Island of Jersey > http://members.aol.com/judyb3753/index.html > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List: > http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > >

There is a site search engine. Google.com for the site or universally. Judy Judy Corbett Barker, St Petersburg, FL Genealogy research. Ireland, Newfoundland and the Channel Island of Jersey http://members.aol.com/judyb3753/index.html

Hi George, It would seem that the Nfld. GenWeb website is being resurrected. That's good news. I have one request. In the process of revamping the site. Would someone have a serious look at adding a site search engine? Because there is such a volume of data scattered all over the site, it is virtually impossible to access all of the pertinent stuff other than viewing each page - one at a time. For example, typing in MULLALY should direct me to every page on the site that has a MULLALY reference. That would save us a ton of time. Good luck in the transition and all of the problems I know go along with that process. Matt

I have just checked out the webpage and I cannot find the search engine. Could you please send the link to where it can be found? Thanks, Heather

Journal of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland first session of the fourth House of Assembly St. John's , E.D.Shea , 1848 A return from the Commissioners for the Relief of the Poor Of Harbour Grace Division , from the 1st October ,1847 to the 14th December 1848. ------------------------------------------------------------ It seems they were given relief of Indian Meal & Molasses, which were dispersed in lbs. & gal. { I'll use those symbols} and it looks like they also worked on the roads for a bit of money. My shortforms.....I.M. = Indian Meal , Mol = molasses , Lab. = labour obtained. dys = days , recall the currency... s = sterling , d = pence, @ = at ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will take quite a few postings as it is 9 pgs. long. ------------------------------------------------------------- Jonathan Mercer [ Henry ] I.M. - 379 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab- 39 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- Henry Crane Sr. I.M.- 490 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 31 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- John Jerrett I.M. - 386 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 28 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- Joseph Lundergan [ widows son ] I.M. - 304 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- William Mercer [ William ] I.M. - 397 lbs ,Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 27 dys@ 2s ------------------------------------ Mathew Hussey I.M. - 346 lbs , Mol- 2 gal. Lab -26 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- William Mercer [ Henry ] I.M. - 348 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Owen Chipman I.M. - 437 lbs , Mol - 5 gal. Lab - 18 dys @ 2s ,6d & 12 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------------- Bryan Burn I.M.- 333 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- John Burn [ Bryan ] I.M.- 345 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 16 dys @ 2s ,6d & 6 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------------------- Thomas Mercer [ William ] I.M. - 294 lbs , Mol - 3 1/2 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------------- Joseph Mercer [ William ] I.M. - 295 lbs , Mol - 3 1/2 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- John Jones [ William ] I.M. - 285 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- John Mercer [ Thomas ] I.M. - 285 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ Thomas Lynch I.M. - 333 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 2s ----------------------------- Richard Drover [ William ] I.M. - 282 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- Joseph Drover [John ] I.M. = 284 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 18 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- George Lynch I.M. - 302 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- William Smith I.M. - 303 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Joseph Hussey [Jonathan ] I.M. - 249 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- John Smith [ William ] I.M. - 294 lbs , Mol - 2 1/2 gal. Lab- 21 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------------ James Whelan I.M. - 504 lbs , Mol - 2 1/2 gal. Lab - 32 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------------- Jonathan Brown I.M. - 333 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- Christopher Crane I.M. - 294 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab -20 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- John Crane [Henry ] I.M. - 334 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Francis Gosse I.M. - 290 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Thomas Hussey [ Joseph ] I.M. - 301 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------------- Joseph Lynch [Joseph ] I.M. - 300 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- John Lynch I.M. - 285 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- Nathaniel Jones I.M. - 270 , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 18 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- John Adams I.M. - 286 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- Robert Mercer I.M. - 258 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- Edward Smith [Thomas] I.M. - 287 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- Arthur Reed I.M. - 272 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 19 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------------ Aaron Drover I.M. - 268 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab -17 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------------- Eli Coombs I.M. - 196 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 13 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------------- James Quirk I.M.- 333 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- John Bishop [ widows son ] I.M. - 252 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 16 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- James Goode I.M. - 301 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- to be continued.... ~ Ann~ Ann { MacDonald } Batten

Journal of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland first session of the fourth House of Assembly St. John's , E.D.Shea , 1848 A return from the Commissioners for the Relief of the Poor Of Harbour Grace Division , from the 1st October ,1847 to the 14th December 1848. ------------------------------------------------------------ It seems they were given relief of Indian Meal & Molasses, which were dispersed in lbs. & gal. { I'll use those symbols} and it looks like they also worked on the roads for a bit of money. My shortforms.....I.M. = Indian Meal , Mol = molasses , Lab. = labour obtained. dys = days , recall the currency... s = sterling , d = pence, @ = at ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will take quite a few postings as it is 9 pgs. long. ------------------------------------------------------------- John Gosse Sen I.M. - 313 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 23 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Aaron Vocque [ Phillip ] I.M. - 256 lbs , Mol. - 2 gal. Lab - 18 dys @ 2s -------------------------------- Moses Butt I.M. - 326 lbs, Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 18 dys @ 2s,6d ------------------------------- Alfred Butt I.M. - 196 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 16 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ William Brown [ Robert ] I.M. - 236 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 15 dys@ 2s ---------------------------------- Jonathan Vocque Sr. I.M. - 207 , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 14 dys @ 2s --------------------------------- John Vocque [ Phillip ] I.M. - 177 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 13 dys @ 2s --------------------------------- Solomon Brown I.M. - 283 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab- 22 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Jonathan Kennedy I.M. - 283 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- William Piddle [ John ] I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s , & 10 sticks , 10 s ---------------------------------------------------- James Brown I.M. - 254 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 21 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- Bethel Barrett I.M. - 343 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 23 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- William Walsh I.M. - 176 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 12 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ William Vocque Sr. I.M. - 686 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 37 dys @ 2s ,6d ------------------------------------- John Vocque [ William ] I.M. - 554 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 37 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- Caleb Anthony I.M. - 490 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s , & 13 dys @ 2s ,6d ------------------------------------------------- John Noseworthy [John] I.M. - 510 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 36 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- William Balden I.M. - 301 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s , & 1 dys @ 2s , 6d ------------------------------------------------ William Jure I.M. - 388 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 30 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- Phillip Jones I.M. - 490 lbs , mol - 5 gal. Lab -36 dys@ 2s ------------------------------------ Phillip Vocque [Phillip] I.M. - 441 lbs , Mol - 3 gal Lab - 33 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- William Gosse [Robert] I.M. - 471 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 34 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- Alfred Gosse I.M. - 98 lbs ,Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 6 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- Humphrey Neal I.M. - 75 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 5 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- Thomas Murrin I.M. - 56 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 5 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- William Baker [ widows son ] I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- William Vocque [Phillip ] I.M. - 357 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 25 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ Robert Gosse I.M. - 388 , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 30 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- John Brazell I.M. - 313 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 23 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ Richard Gosse [William] I.M. - 408 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 30 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ George Crane [Joseph ] I.M. - 572 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 33 dys @ 2s ,6d ------------------------------------ John Crane [ widows son ] I.M. - 294 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- to be continued.... ~ Ann~ Ann { MacDonald } Batten

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Wednesday, November 05, 2003, courtesy of "The Telegram", St. John's, NL. CARROLL, (GREENE) Mary Martha (nee Meade) - Passed peacefully away at St. Patrick`s Mercy Home on Nov. 4, 2003, age 97 years. Predeceased by husbands Gerard M. Greene 1943 and Edmund J. Carroll 1976, daughter Mary (Greene) Dunphy, son, Gerard M. Greene, step-daughter Mary (Carroll) Martin, stepson Ed Carroll and great-grandson Kevin Dunphy. She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Dr. Cyril Greene (Freda Morgan), London, Ontario; Daughters: Eileen Brooke (John), Brandon, Florida; Joan Hollihan, West Palm Beach, Florida; Elizabeth Roberts (Wilf), Corner Brook; Edwina Comerford (John), Ottawa and Maureen Casey (Jim), St. John`s; twenty-nine grandchildren, forty-seven great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law Heather Greene, South Wales, UK; son-in-law Kevin Dunphy, St. John`s; sister-in-law Sister Eugenio Carroll, McAuley Convent; and the Carroll family, Teresa MacCormac, Vera Rowe, Joan Ryan and Alex Martin and family. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation! Wednesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Friday, November 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. from St. Patrick`s Church, Patrick Street. Interment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the St. Patrick`s Mercy Home Foundation. November 05, 2003 CRAWLEY, Martha (nee Hannifan) - Passed peacefully away in the presence of her family at the Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, Martha Crawley, aged 79 years of Salmonier Line, Holyrood. Predeceased by her two children: Madonna and Andy. Left with fond and loving memories are her husband Michael E. Crawley; her children: Walter (Marietta), Holyrood, Patricia Myers, Holyrood, Barbara Fitzgerald, Calgary, Marie Crawley, Holyrood, Hilda (Gabriel) Ryan, Holyrood, Mona Watts, St. John`s, Bonita (Alfred) Fagan, Angus, ON, Barry, Calgary; her eight grandchildren: Wally Jr. Cegi, Amanda, Shannon, Cristie, Natasha, Scott and Julia; her great-grandson: Austin. Also a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2003 following 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Cross Church, Holyrood. Crematio! n to follow. Inurnment will be in the R.C. Cemetery, Kennedy`s Lane, Holyrood. Flowers gratefully accepted. Please visit www.dunphysfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. Safe in the arms of Jesus November 05, 2003 PEARCE, Robert (Bob) - Passed suddenly away at home on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, Robert (Bob) Pearce, aged 64 years. Predeceased by his mother and father Mary and Robert Pearce and mother and father-in-law Mary and Joseph Browne. Leaving to mourn his wife of 41 years Dolores; three loving children: Michelle Kearsey (Tony), Janet Wuennenberg (Mark), Dr. Neil Pearce (Jean Cook); five grandchildren: Tara, Ashley, Erica, Natalie and John; one sister Margaret Baird (George); two brothers: Edward Pearce (Beth) and Jack Pearce (Marion); sister-in-law Barbara Browne; brother-in-law David Browne (Joan); as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. Funeral Mass 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003 from Corpus Christi Parish. Interment to follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be! made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. November 05, 2003 PECKHAM, Margaret D. - Passed peacefully away at the Glenbrook Lodge on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, Margaret D. Peckham, aged 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Frederick W. Peckham. Leaving to mourn her children: daughters: Vivian Dawe, St. John`s, Diane Mulley, Pouch Cove; sons: William (Margaret), St. John`s, Frederick (Sandra), St. John`s, Ralph (Lois), Oxford Mills, Ottawa, Donald (Elizabeth), St. John`s, John (Shirley), St. John`s, Wayne (Jane), Trinity East, T.B.; a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Catherine Moores; as well as other relatives and friends. Visitation at Barrett`s Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2003 from Barrett`s Chapel. Interment to follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Clinic or to the Autism Society. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memor! ial guest book. November 05, 2003 WALSH, James - Passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, age 89 years. Predeceased by sisters: Katherine Moakler, Theresa Walsh and Caroline Sinnott of New York. Leaving to mourn his niece, Hope Wiseman and family, Janet, Barbara, Patricia and Paul; special friends: Bill, Helen, Angela and Natasha Abbott. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road. Visitation Wednesday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. from the Basilica. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. November 05, 2003 WHITE, Anne - Passed peacefully away on November 4, 2003, at Palliative Care Unit, L.A. Miller Center, Anne White (nee Kinsella), age 75 years of St. Mary`s, S.M.B. Leaving to mourn her loving husband of 47 years, Michael, daughters: Cathy O`Neill (Terry Dalton), Lorraine (Jim) Roche, Geraldine (Keith) Critch, Jeanette Yetman, Pauline (Norm) Vardy, Karen (John) Noel, Kelly and Monica; sons: Michael (Rosemary), Tim (Melissa Ducet) and Joe (Jodi Anderson); sister Monica Kinsella; fourteen grandchildren; also leaving to mourn Pat O`Neill and Tom Yetman and a large circle of family and friends. Resting at Gibbons` Funeral Home, St. Mary`s, on Wednesday, November 5, 2003, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm and Thursday, November 6, 2003, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial to take place on Friday, November 7, 2003, at 11:00 am, at Church of the Assumption, St. Mary`s. Burial to follow at Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Mary`s. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may ! be made in her memory to the H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Center. November 05, 2003

Seeking the where abouts of a person named Elizabeth Dunlea Mudgett. Last know address was Los Angeles, CA. pcoefield@earthlink.net Thanks Peg

Journal of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland first session of the fourth House of Assembly St. John's , E.D.Shea , 1848 A return from the Commissioners for the Relief of the Poor Of Harbour Grace Division , from the 1st October ,1847 to the 14th December 1848. ------------------------------------------------------------ It seems they were given relief of Indian Meal & Molasses, which were dispersed in lbs. & gal. { I'll use those symbols} and it looks like they also worked on the roads for a bit of money. My shortforms.....I.M. = Indian Meal , Mol = molasses , Lab. = labour obtained. dys = days , recall the currency... s = sterling , d = pence, @ = at ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This will take quite a few postings as it is 9 pgs. long. ----------------------------------------------------------------- James Clark I.M. - 478 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 32 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- Thomas Grady I.M. - 449 lbs , Mol - 5 gal. Lab - 33 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ Mathew Ryan I.M. - 1098 lbs , Mol - 5 gal. Lab - 22 dys @ 5s & 12 dys @ 2s ,6d -------------------------------------------- Henry Seymour I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab -31 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------------- William Piddle I.M. - 437 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 31 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------- Jacob Noseworthy I.M. - 349 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab -24 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- Richard Finn I.M. - 468 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 32 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- William Gosse [Wm ] I.M. - 471 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 34 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ George Vocque I.M. - 461 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 33 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------- Samuel Hudson I.M. - 395 , Mol - 3 gal. Lab -30 dys @ 2s ------------------------------ Joseph Gosse I.M. - 588 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 33 dys @ 2s , 6d ----------------------------------- George Collins I.M. - 538 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 33 dys @ 2s & 50 sticks , 6d ------------------------------------------ Thomas Noseworthy I.M. - 456 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 33 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------------- James Butt I.M. - 441 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 28 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- George Noseworthy I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 29 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- Henry Jure I.M. - 498 lbs , Mol - 4 gal. Lab - 18 dys @ 2s , 6d & 15 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------------------- Benjamin Strickland I.M. - 398 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 28 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------- John Gosse I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 25 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- John Whalen I.M. - 427 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 28 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- Richard Freney I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 3 1/2 gal. Lab - 28 dys @ 2s ---------------------------------- William Whelan I.M. - 882 lbs, Mol - 6 1/4 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 5s ----------------------------------- Henry Smith I.M. - 334 lbs , Mol. - 4 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s ----------------------------------- John Minchen I.M. - 397 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s --------------------------------- James Mugford I.M. - 355 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 28 dys @ 2s ------------------------------- John Godsell I.M. - 480 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 17 dys @ 2s , 6d & 11 dys @ 2s -------------------------------------------------- William Porter I.M. - 396 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s --------------------------------------- Richard Gosse [ Francis ] I.M. - 392 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 25 dys @ 2 s ----------------------------------- Thomas Carroll I.M. - 396 lbs , Mol - 2 gal. Lab - 27 dys @ 2s ------------------------------------ Henry Mugford I.M. - 347 lbs , Mol - 3 gal. Lab - 26 dys @ 2 s ------------------------------------- Richard Gosse [ widows son ] I.M. - 300 lbs , Mol - 1 gal. Lab - 20 dys @ 2s to be continued..... ~ Ann~ Ann { MacDonald } Batten

Hi Frank; For sure our ancestors looked forward to receiving these barrels of clothing as it was hard hard times back then here in Newfoundland. Although I can never recall our little town on the Great Northern Peninsula ever receiving any barrels of clothing, maybe due to the long distance by boat, but I sure can remember the flyer from a Company/organization called "Economic", not sure if it came from the US or Canada. My Mom would order a beautiful coat, dress etc. but when it arrived the items were so old fashioned for us younger children, everything was substituted and she did have to pay for it so it must have been a type of thrift store. Most of the time it would fit other children that were a little less fortunate than we were and the clothes were very cheap, but disappointing when none of it would fit the children, e.g. an old lady's raglan with a belt that tied into a big knot certainly didn't suit a child of 10-12 years of age and the stinch of moth balls <big grin> phew!!! but we did wear Seal skin coats and mittens made by our Mom and moose hyde slippers with rabbit fur sewed around the tops, as my Dad was an avid hunter and nothing was wasted, even the brains of the moose was cooked and prepared for head cheese <yuk> liked it back then though.!! Cheers Evelyn ----- Original Message ----- From: <MrBabbbs@aol.com> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 1:15 PM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Barrels (off topic) > I am wondering if there are any people out there, who remember back into the > forties or before, when Newfoundlanders living in the states, sent barrels > filled with clothes, to their families down "home".It was a ritual in Lynn, > Mass, when I was growing up, that my Aunts and Uncles, Cousins etc would save all > their used clothes throughout the year and send it all down "home" in a > barrel. They would sew the clothes up, make sure it was clean and sometimes > intermingle non-perishable food into these barrels. I think it was my Father who > supplied the two or three barrels that would be shipped full to Nfld. He bought > them from the G.E. in Lynn where he worked and they cost him about a quarter > each. Sometime in early November, my folks and others, would gather at one of > the homes in Lynn and pack the barrel for shipping. Whoever was "hosting" this > event would feed the crew while the women ironed and folded the clothes and > packed it neatly.The men would seal up the barrels, put them in a small truck, > and take them to the railroad station to ship. This shipment was distributed to > all those in need, whether they were family or not. It's funny, after all > these years in between, around the first of November, I remember not only the > good time the family had packing the barrels but the thank you notes that came > from all those who benefited from these barrels.Usually those barrels arrived > at their destination a few days before Christmas so it was a real treat to > many. Didn't mean to be so long winded with this, but I am hoping some of you out > there remember anything about the "barrels" and if so please write me. I'm > saving this kind of thing to pass on to my kids etc. You can write me directly or > via the list, whatever. > Frank Strugnell, Derry, N.H. USA. > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List > http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > > >