I need to touch base with someone that has knowledge of the Gibbons, Coombs, Jackman who are listed in the McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory Genevieve Bay as found on the Grand Banks site. I could really use a helping hand. tks CIndy --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals

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Hi Joanne In regards to the K.M. Name Files: I was told by a Nfld researcher this is how the info for each surname was organized: all the little seperate strips of paper for each surname were on a drawer loose. The first person who wanted to access the data was required to be onsite to put them in order in a type of laminating sheet. In that way, they gradually became usable for those of us far away, so we can pay for copies to mailed to us! I have the files for Pittman, and I think in some cases the entries with no mention of Nfld are Dr. Matthews speculation, or educated guesses concentrating in the usual southwest counties associated w/ NFLD. My conclusion is that in gathering data, they did collect some Parish data that might or might not have had anthing to do with Nfld. A sea captain or merchant in the Nfld-Eng trade would be followed back from his NFLD trade connections with Poole, Bristol or Teignmouth; then to the outlying communties nearby. Then they did some parish records for the area of these ports. This can be hit-or-miss. Some parish records may be from the Navy in and out of Nfld, these records often stated the specific town in England the enlisted was from, and it seems to me they follwed that trail to specific parish records. There may be many more in the parish with the same surname but not listed as they only took a sampling of what was available, I'm sure. Some will connect to Nfld lines, some not. Does it seem this way any of you who have used the Name Files? --Michele PITTMAN-Wingerter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joanne" <connors1@bellsouth.net> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 10:46 AM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Keith Matthews Name Files ? > Hi LIST; > I have a concern regarding the Keith Matthews Name Files and am hoping a few > of you can offer your input. > Perhaps you have a copy for your Surname and can take a look at them for me. > Bear with me: > > The project Dr. Matthews undertook was an extensive one. In the days before > Cutting, Pasteing, and Databases. > His research began on "the geographical region of West England, specifically > Devon and Dorset, collecting information on individuals, families and > businesses involved in the Newfoundland trade and later expanded his scope > outside the West country to include people from London, Bristol, Ireland, > Channnel Islands as well as residents of Newfoundland".....some 7,300 > surnames. > > Here is my concern/issue: > > Using the abbreviations guide to decipher his notes is most often > straightforward. My concern arises in those cases where there is no > mention of NEWFOUNDLAND. I am finding for example birth and burial records > extracted from English parish records. > "So and So buried Topsham 1729" > "So and So born. Townstall to Jon and Ann 1730" > > AS opposed to other citations such as: > > "So and so of Devon buried Twillingate1765" > "So and so born 1788 St. J's to Rich & Mary of Dorset" > > This is where my question arises. Did Dr. Matthews interject English Parish > record information into his Files on individuals which May or May Not have > had a connection to Newfoundland ? > > I can see perhaps why he did this for his own personal interest but if you > begin to examine the files are we looking at "data" that was selected > because it fit the outcome the researcher desired? I don't know if what I am > stating is the very Obvious or the very Subtle. > > What I would like is for anyone with a KMF to go and look at the earliest > entries and determine whether the Entry is simply a Parish record from > Abroad or states a relation to Newfoundland? > > I am not in anyway trying to diminish his work. I am trying to build upon > it. As Matthews himself clearly found the need to expand his scope of > Familes Abroad who were involved in the Newfoundland Trade....would it be > fair to include the Parish records of Similar Surnames in Ireland or New > England if the record did not state of NFLD. or from NFLD? > > It would clearly be interesting research...it may Imply a connection but > would we too simply be trying to find data that "Fit" our Theories. Is that > Valid research so long as it is Clearly stated that it is an "Assumption"? > Am I adrift, lost or total wreck at this point? (No need to answer that but > any Input on KMF is appreciated :) Joanne > > > > > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Please do not submit, or respond to, virus alerts, chain letters, or other off-topic material sent to the list. >

Joanne Interesting subject. In my reserch I would have made a serious oversite, if I had not reviewed Dr. Keith Matthews file before proceding to the PRO records in England.While serching the Parish Records for Christchurch films for the third time, I discovered that a baptism record for a ancester was practically obliterated by a more recently added record, and that is why I misse3d it the 1st and 2ond time through, even tho I knew it must be there.The point is, Dr. Matthews must have used something other than Parish records to get his information, and I suspect it was the Bishop's Transcripts, which should reflect the Parish Records, otherwise he would not have that record to past daown to me. In answer to your question re the contents of his files, It was collected by his students, and contains information on Surnames involved in the Newfoundland Fishery, and only the generations of that family that was involved.Breifly this means parents and grandparents etc. of people that eventually settled in Newfoundland. Yet they themselves may not even have been to Newfoundland.But then again, may have been involved in the Seasonal fishery, but not in the colonization. This is my understanding after talking to Dr. Keith Matthews and his staff, on a visit to the History Department years back. Angus ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joanne" <connors1@bellsouth.net> To: <NFLD-ROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:46 AM Subject: [NF-ROOTS] Keith Matthews Name Files ? > Hi LIST; > I have a concern regarding the Keith Matthews Name Files and am hoping a few > of you can offer your input. > Perhaps you have a copy for your Surname and can take a look at them for me. > Bear with me: > > The project Dr. Matthews undertook was an extensive one. In the days before > Cutting, Pasteing, and Databases. > His research began on "the geographical region of West England, specifically > Devon and Dorset, collecting information on individuals, families and > businesses involved in the Newfoundland trade and later expanded his scope > outside the West country to include people from London, Bristol, Ireland, > Channnel Islands as well as residents of Newfoundland".....some 7,300 > surnames. > > Here is my concern/issue: > > Using the abbreviations guide to decipher his notes is most often > straightforward. My concern arises in those cases where there is no > mention of NEWFOUNDLAND. I am finding for example birth and burial records > extracted from English parish records. > "So and So buried Topsham 1729" > "So and So born. Townstall to Jon and Ann 1730" > > AS opposed to other citations such as: > > "So and so of Devon buried Twillingate1765" > "So and so born 1788 St. J's to Rich & Mary of Dorset" > > This is where my question arises. Did Dr. Matthews interject English Parish > record information into his Files on individuals which May or May Not have > had a connection to Newfoundland ? > > I can see perhaps why he did this for his own personal interest but if you > begin to examine the files are we looking at "data" that was selected > because it fit the outcome the researcher desired? I don't know if what I am > stating is the very Obvious or the very Subtle. > > What I would like is for anyone with a KMF to go and look at the earliest > entries and determine whether the Entry is simply a Parish record from > Abroad or states a relation to Newfoundland? > > I am not in anyway trying to diminish his work. I am trying to build upon > it. As Matthews himself clearly found the need to expand his scope of > Familes Abroad who were involved in the Newfoundland Trade....would it be > fair to include the Parish records of Similar Surnames in Ireland or New > England if the record did not state of NFLD. or from NFLD? > > It would clearly be interesting research...it may Imply a connection but > would we too simply be trying to find data that "Fit" our Theories. Is that > Valid research so long as it is Clearly stated that it is an "Assumption"? > Am I adrift, lost or total wreck at this point? (No need to answer that but > any Input on KMF is appreciated :) Joanne > > > > > > > ==== NFLD-ROOTS Mailing List ==== > Receive a message from a well meaning friend or acquaintance informing you to delete a certain file because it may contain a virus, check http://www.snopes2.com/ to make sure it isn't a hoax!!! > >

Hi I am looking for information on my great great grand parents, Samuel and Drucilla Batten. I believe her maiden name was Snow. They had three children; Susannah (1894), Ernest and Eliza (1900). The children were all born in Bareneed. Any information that anyone has on this couple and their parents was be much appreciated. Thanks Jeanette Wells

Hi LIST; I have a concern regarding the Keith Matthews Name Files and am hoping a few of you can offer your input. Perhaps you have a copy for your Surname and can take a look at them for me. Bear with me: The project Dr. Matthews undertook was an extensive one. In the days before Cutting, Pasteing, and Databases. His research began on "the geographical region of West England, specifically Devon and Dorset, collecting information on individuals, families and businesses involved in the Newfoundland trade and later expanded his scope outside the West country to include people from London, Bristol, Ireland, Channnel Islands as well as residents of Newfoundland".....some 7,300 surnames. Here is my concern/issue: Using the abbreviations guide to decipher his notes is most often straightforward. My concern arises in those cases where there is no mention of NEWFOUNDLAND. I am finding for example birth and burial records extracted from English parish records. "So and So buried Topsham 1729" "So and So born. Townstall to Jon and Ann 1730" AS opposed to other citations such as: "So and so of Devon buried Twillingate1765" "So and so born 1788 St. J's to Rich & Mary of Dorset" This is where my question arises. Did Dr. Matthews interject English Parish record information into his Files on individuals which May or May Not have had a connection to Newfoundland ? I can see perhaps why he did this for his own personal interest but if you begin to examine the files are we looking at "data" that was selected because it fit the outcome the researcher desired? I don't know if what I am stating is the very Obvious or the very Subtle. What I would like is for anyone with a KMF to go and look at the earliest entries and determine whether the Entry is simply a Parish record from Abroad or states a relation to Newfoundland? I am not in anyway trying to diminish his work. I am trying to build upon it. As Matthews himself clearly found the need to expand his scope of Familes Abroad who were involved in the Newfoundland Trade....would it be fair to include the Parish records of Similar Surnames in Ireland or New England if the record did not state of NFLD. or from NFLD? It would clearly be interesting research...it may Imply a connection but would we too simply be trying to find data that "Fit" our Theories. Is that Valid research so long as it is Clearly stated that it is an "Assumption"? Am I adrift, lost or total wreck at this point? (No need to answer that but any Input on KMF is appreciated :) Joanne

Is there anyone out there with access to the 1935 census listings for the town of Grand Falls? If there is would they be kind enough to do a lookup for me please? The town is not posted to any of the primary Newfoundland genealogy web sites. I am pretty certain there is a George Day (birth year in the 1880s) and family in there (I looked them up once before, but some of my paper files were damaged recently. I am most concerned with obtaining the name of his wife. All other information is unimportant at this time. I am hoping this will clear up a research roadblock about George with has existed for 6-8 years. Thanks to anyone who can help. Michael Cooper

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Monday, September 22, 2003 and Tuesday, September 23, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. BELBIN, Fraser - Passed peacefully away after a lengthy illness at his residence on Monday, September 22, 2003, Fraser Belbin, aged 80 years. Predeceased by his sister Ruth Guzzwell. Left with fond and loving memories his loving and devoted wife of 59 years, Gertrude Lydia; daughters: Carol Boland (Don), Linda Walsh (Walter), Cynthia Hill (Tom); two brothers: Edgar (Shirley), Doug (Mary); sister: Vira Guzzwell (friend Tom); ten grandchildren: Trevor, Christina, Kimberley, Cheryl, Melanie, Jonathan, Matthew, Andrew, Josh, Zachary; two great-grandchildren: Kyle and Jessica; and also a large circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road with visitation to take place on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Thomas` Anglican Church, Military Road with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemet! ery, Forest Road. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador to assist them in finding a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. September 23, 2003 BOWERING, Heber Jr., P. Eng. - Passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, September 21, 2003, Heber Bowering Jr., P. Eng. in his 62nd year. Predeceased by his parents Heber Sr. and Annie, infant brother David and sister-in-law Brenda MacFarlane-Bowering. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife Helen (nee Bishop), daughters Julie Bowering (Mike Spearns), St. John`s and Karen Horne (Bob) Portland, Oregon; son Mark, St. John`s; beloved grandchildren Nicole Horne and Andrew Spearns. Also leaving to mourn his brother Don Bowering, sister Daphne Woolridge (Lorne), mother-in-law Olive Bishop and family, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral services to take place on Wednesday September 24, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Gower Street United Church with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Flowers gratefully a! ccepted or donations in his memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. September 22, 2003 CUFF, Carl Leo - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, September 22, 2003, Carl Cuff, aged 72 years. Predeceased by brothers: Dawson and Truman. Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Marion; daughters: Rosalind Ralph (Aubrey), and Cynthia Roberts (Sam); grandchildren: Bethany and Sam Roberts, Emily, Elizabeth and Catherine Ralph; brother Watson Cuff (Audrey); brother-in-law Bronson Lear (Annie); sisters-in-law: Olive Anstey (Frank), and Beulah Cuff; also a circle of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue, on Monday from 7-9 pm.; on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. Funeral service to be held from Elim Pentecostal Tabernacle on Wednesday, September 24, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Gideon`s International. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign t! he memorial guest book. September 23, 2003 PENNEY, Dominic - Passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Center on Monday, September 22, 2003, Dominic Penney of Holyrood in his 85th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary, June 25, 2000, his son Leo, his six brothers: Chris, Tom, Ben, Leo, Len and Patrick, his sister Florence. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are this three sons: George (Doreen); Wayne (Barbara), Holyrood; Dominic (Mary Anne), Thunder Bay, ON; his four daughters: Florence (Daniel) Costello, Avondale; Patricia (Joe) Doran, Harbour Main; Mary (Harry Chafe), Holyrood, Carolann (Derm) Corbett, Chapel`s Cove, his fifteen grandchildren: Darryl, Gary, Glenn Penney, Jerry & Brad Costello, Neil & Jennifer Penney, Bryan & Penny Ann Cantwell, Geri-Lynn Doran, Samantha & Christina Penney, Christopher Mahoney, Jason Penney & Amy Corbett, and his great-grandchild Skyla-Tori Cantwell, his three sisters-in-law: Annie (Patrick) Hawco, Holyrood; Winnie Mason, Avondale; Alice Flannigan, New York; his five brother! s-in-law: Ned (Mary) Flannigan, Avondale Tom & George Flannigan, Conception Harbour; Gus (Geraldine) Flannigan, Manuels; Jerry (Lillian) Flannigan, St. John`s; Dan (Mary) Flannigan, Nova Scotia; his special nephew Fred (Cathy) Penney, Winnipeg. Also, a large circle of other relatives and friends, especially his fellow card players. Resting at Dunphy`s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Visitation on Tuesday from 12 noon - 9 p.m. & Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 25th, 2003 from Holy Cross Church, Holyrood. Cremation to follow. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to Holy Cross Memorial/Restoration Fund or to a charity of one`s choice. Please visit www.dunphy`sfuneralhome.com to sign the memorial guest book. ³What we keep in memory is ours unchanged forever.² September 23, 2003 WISEMAN, Eva Mary (nee Holland) - Passed peacefully away after a courageous battle with cancer at the Palliative Care Unit of the L.A. Miller Centre on Saturday, September 20, 2003, Eva Mary Wiseman aged 90 years. Predeceased by her husband James, her children William, Marlene, James, Edward, Sheila Broderick (Gerald), Marie Makosky and Judy Dawson, son-in-law Martin Bambrick. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son David with whom she resided, daughters Elizabeth Bambrick, St. John`s, Mary Miller (Reg), Richmond Hill ON, and Rhonda Wiesman (Hank Davis), daughter-in-law Patricia Wiseman, sons-in-law John Makosky and Douglas Dawson, a large number of loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 2 p.m. from The Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to foll! ow at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation or The Heart and Stoke Foundation. ³Mom, you fought a good fight ... now rest.² September 22, 2003

I am also interested in Oporto, Portugal. I have a photo of my gr gr grandfather taken in Porto. Heather McKinley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michele Pittman-Wingerter" <win1@usol.com> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 7:33 AM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Query:Nfld/Eng Capts.@ Lisbon/Cadiz/Oporto > Newfoundland fish was taken to market in Spain & Portugal- Lisbon, Cadiz, Oporto, etc. in the 1700s & 1800s. > > Can anyone help me in finding ANY information on where the captains & crew stayed and what they did to pass the time when at these foriegn ports (besides in the taverns drinking!), especially during the times when they had to wait for convoys to form before departing, as an ancestor of mine did in the late 1770's and 1880s. It appears at times the wait was months. > > If anyone has some personal knowledge from an ancestor's writings, or could tell me of any books or manuscripts, letters in archives, etc. that would give some idea of what life was like while in one of those above-mentioned ports, whether waiting to procure a return cargo, or forced to await a convoy, etc. A little detail is what I'm after! > > Thanks to all who can help, even a little! > > Michele PITTMAN-Wingerter > Michigan > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Please do not submit, or respond to, virus alerts, chain letters, or other off-topic material sent to the list. > >

Newfoundland fish was taken to market in Spain & Portugal- Lisbon, Cadiz, Oporto, etc. in the 1700s & 1800s. Can anyone help me in finding ANY information on where the captains & crew stayed and what they did to pass the time when at these foriegn ports (besides in the taverns drinking!), especially during the times when they had to wait for convoys to form before departing, as an ancestor of mine did in the late 1770's and 1880s. It appears at times the wait was months. If anyone has some personal knowledge from an ancestor's writings, or could tell me of any books or manuscripts, letters in archives, etc. that would give some idea of what life was like while in one of those above-mentioned ports, whether waiting to procure a return cargo, or forced to await a convoy, etc. A little detail is what I'm after! Thanks to all who can help, even a little! Michele PITTMAN-Wingerter Michigan

Cynthia Here's the obit and it's also online at http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/1weststar-idx.shtml Ivy Thursday, August 21, 2003, edition of The Western Star DEATHS GIBBONS, Abraham Plum Point, NL Abraham Gibbons, 79 of Plum Point, NL passed away peacefully at Western Memorial Regional Hospital on August 19, 2003. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the 166th Royal Newfoundland Regiment and was treasurer of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 55, Plum Point until its closure in 2000, then becoming a member of Branch 17 in St. Anthony, NL. After 30 years with Bowater Newfoundland Ltd., he ran a successful business for many years and was an avid Toronto Blue Jay and Maple Leaf fan. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife Judy (nee Samson), his sons John (Ivy) Gibbons, Plum Point, NL, Dwight (Beulah) Gibbons, Plum Point, NL and Abraham (Sherry) Gibbons, Rothsay, NB, his daughters Rose (Frank) Boyle, Riverview, NB and Genevieve (Rod) Caines, Goose Bay, NL, his grandchildren Janessa and David Boyle, SheriLee (Borje) and Jean Gibbons, Sarah & Andrew Caines and John Gibbons. The funeral service will be held at The Church of the Advent, Plum Point, NL on August 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. Woodman officiating. Interment to follow at Pond Cove Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to K M Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony, NL, Wilfred Hutchings, Funeral Director. Guitard Cynthia (ATL) wrote: >sorry... he would have passed on appx 1 mth ago. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Guitard Cynthia (ATL) >Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 2:08 PM >To: NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: [NFLD-LAB] seeking St. Anthony Obit > > >Would someone happen to have seen or have the obituary for Abraham Gibbons >from St. Anthony. > > >tks > >Cindy > >seeking Applin, Gallant, Humber, Marche, Pynn or Payne > > >==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== >Please do not submit, or respond to, virus alerts, chain letters, or other >off-topic material sent to the list. > > >==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== >Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List: >http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > > > > -- Ivy F. Benoit (nee Lomond) icq # 1350556 Doyles, Newfoundland http://www.geocities.com/ivybenoit/mypage.html SURNAMES: (B.e.n.o.i.t) (A.u.C.o.i.n) (D.o.u.c.e.t) (L.e.B.l.a.n.c), (L.o.m.o.n.d) (L.o.n.g.u.a.p.e.e) (L.i.l.l.i.n.g.t.o.n) (A.n.d.e.r.s.o.n) (M.e.a.d.e) H.i.n.e.s), (D.i.c.k.s) (B.u.r.d.o.c.k) (C.u.r.r.i.e) (V.a.t.c.h.e.r) (G.i.l.l.i.a.m) (H.a.r.v.e.y) NL Newspaper transcriptions http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/1weststar-idx.shtml

I found this on the Stone Pics site. Does anyone konw about it? NEF01-6331: In loving memory of Stewart Coombs, beloved son of Samuel & Virginia Coombs, who was shot by Thomas Applin June 9th, 1944, aged 21 years. --------------------------------- Post your free ad now! Yahoo! Canada Personals

sorry... he would have passed on appx 1 mth ago. -----Original Message----- From: Guitard Cynthia (ATL) Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 2:08 PM To: NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NFLD-LAB] seeking St. Anthony Obit Would someone happen to have seen or have the obituary for Abraham Gibbons from St. Anthony. tks Cindy seeking Applin, Gallant, Humber, Marche, Pynn or Payne ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== Please do not submit, or respond to, virus alerts, chain letters, or other off-topic material sent to the list.

Would someone happen to have seen or have the obituary for Abraham Gibbons from St. Anthony. tks Cindy seeking Applin, Gallant, Humber, Marche, Pynn or Payne

Transcribed "Obituaries" for Sunday, September 21, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. BARNES, Gerald - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Complex on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003 after a lengthy illness, Gerald Barnes, aged 64 years. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Mary; sons Jerry and Kevin; daughter Debbie Morgan (George); four grandchildren: Nichole, Lisa, Bliss and Kaitlind; sisters Evelyn, Joan and Judy (Vic); brothers Dave (Ruby), Ross (Betty) and Jim; sisters-in-law: Alma (Len), Lil and Frances; brother-in-law Bill (Nellie); also a number of nieces, nephews and a large circle of relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Road, Mount Pearl, on Sunday from 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Funeral service to be held from St. John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Topsail, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 at 2 p.m. with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Topsail. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the St. John The Evangelist Cemetery Fund, Topsa! il, NL. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. September 21, 2003 BRADBURY, Ralph M. - At rest, passed peacefully away at St. Clare`s Mercy Hospital on Saturday, Sept. 20, in his 81st year. Predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Emily, brother Louis and sister Chorine Day. Leaving to mourn loving and devoted wife Millicent (nee Sainsbury) of 58 years, son Wayne (Lesley), grandson Sky of Toronto, sisters-in-law Eloise Sainsbury, Peggy Sturge (Ray) of St. John`s, Rhoda Peralez (Andy), Ruby Reitz (Darwin) of California, and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. At Ralph`s request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitations at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Monday from 2-4 p.m., and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service to take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003 at 11 a.m. from St. James United Church, with interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. No flowers by request. Donations to his memory may be made to the St. James Memorial Fund. September 21, 2003 CUNNINGHAM, David D. - Passed peacefully away after his courageous battle with cancer at the L.A. Miller Centre in St. John`s on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, David D. Cunningham. David, aged 52, is predeceased by his parents John J. and Gladys Cunningham, and brother John J. Jr. He leaves to mourn his wife May; daughters Jewel (Randy) and Lynne (Sean); sisters Lucy, Jane, Regina, Ethel (Frank), Ursula, and Mary (Michael); brother Richard; sister-in-law Betty; and many other friends and relatives. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Caul`s Funeral Home in Torbay, Torbay Road, on Sunday evening, Sept. 21, from 4 p.m-9 p.m., Monday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Funeral service to be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, from Caul`s Funeral Home, Torbay. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to the Palliative Care Unit, Health Care Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society, in memorium. September 21, 2003 MCFARLANE, Henry Joseph - Passed away suddenly at Freshwater, Placentia Bay, formerly of Port Royal, Placentia Bay, age 81 years. Predeceased by sisters Mary (Mame) Lewis and Lucy Whiffin, brother Phonse, and brothers-in-law Leo Hann and Peter Whiffin. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 52 years, Nellie, daughters Josephine (Robert) Rhynold, Ottawa, Doreen (Steve) Dray, Conception Bay South, Margaret Anne of Freshwater; brothers Anthony (Mary), St. John`s and Gerard (Jenny), Freshwater, sister Anne Hann; grandchildren Alyson and Warren Rhynold, and a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Resting at Maher`s Funeral Home, Placentia. Visitations from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, and 2-4 and 7-10 on Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Rosary Church, Freshwater, at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003. Interment to follow at Dermot McGettigan Memorial Cemetery, Southeast Placentia. Donations may be made to the Holy Rosary Parish, Freshwater. September 21, 2003 WILLIAMS, Allan P. - Passed peacefully away at the Palliative Care Unit at the Miller Centre on Friday, September 19, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer. Allan P. Williams, aged 70 years. Predeceased by his father Gordon; mother Elizabeth and brothers Ray and Eric. Leaving to mourn with cherished memories are his wife Emma (nee Shannahan); brothers: Billy (special friend Sharon) and Johnnie (Betty); sisters: Patricia Williams, Ruth (Albert) Burke, Anne (Ralph) Laurie, Sharon (Gale) Hann; sisters-in-law: Rosemary Williams and Patricia Williams; brothers-in-law: John, Bill, Robert, Frank, Ronald and Kevin Shannahan; sisters-in-law: Margaret McCarthy, Catherine McLoughlan, Theresa Walsh, Winnie Vickers, Joan O`Neil and Sally Skanes; special nephew Kirby and many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Caul`s Funeral Home, LeMarchant Road Friday 7-9 p.m.; Saturday 2-4 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sunday 1-3 p.m. Funeral from St. Kevin`s Church, Goulds on Sunday, September 21, 200! 3 at 4:00 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Kevin`s Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Allan`s memory to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre. September 21, 2003

Hi Dana, Actually, Beaumont still exists. Both the communities of Beaumont and Lushes Bight are located on Long Island in Green Bay, Notre Dame Bay. They are located right next to Pilley's Island where I grew up. Nobody lives at Ward's Harbour anymore. I just finished reading a book that features Beaumont called The Curse of the Red Cross Ring. There is a lot written about Captain Azariah Roberts. He married Emily Jane Crane on December 13, 1901. Was he also a descendant of your Jeremiah? Valerie ----- Original Message ----- From: <howlanmoor@hotmail.com> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 9:26 AM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Beaumont Wards Harbour > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Roberts > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DOC.2ACE/121 > > Message Board Post: > > Hi I'm looking for more info on Jeremiah Roberts Brn abt 1830 and wife Ann also brn abt 1830 . I know they had a daughter Virtue brn 1859(my grt grt gran) I'm having a hard time finding what region of nf to search in as it seems the village of Beamont ward harbour is now called someting else ??? Do i search in Twillingate or NDBay? Any help would be appreciated.~thanks Dana > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List: > http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roberts Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DOC.2ACE/121 Message Board Post: Hi I'm looking for more info on Jeremiah Roberts Brn abt 1830 and wife Ann also brn abt 1830 . I know they had a daughter Virtue brn 1859(my grt grt gran) I'm having a hard time finding what region of nf to search in as it seems the village of Beamont ward harbour is now called someting else ??? Do i search in Twillingate or NDBay? Any help would be appreciated.~thanks Dana

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The conclusion of transcribed "Birth Announcements" for Saturday, September 20, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. KEAN - My home has expanded by two feet. Elizabeth (Betty) is proud to announce the arrival of her precious daughter, Rayleene Qiwen, who was born in Anhui Province, China, on August 8, 2002. Adopted in China on August 11, 2003, and returned home to St. John`s, Newfoundland, to a warm welcome by family and friends on August 22, 2003. Special thanks to Mary Cormier-Forsey and Vanessa Bartlett who accompanied Mommy to China to adopt Rayleene. Thank you to my friend Kelly Power Kean who was unable to make the journey to China but supported me every step of the way. To all who helped along the way, Thanks. September 19, 2003 LANGER - We`re tickled pink! Jason and Lori (nee Piercey) are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their 1st child. Emma Judy was born 4 weeks early on August 8, 2003 at WHC, weighing 5 lbs. 10 oz. Proud 1st time grandparents are Ches and Rhoda Piercey of Islington and 10th time grandparents Vic and Marina Langer of Heart`s Content; as well, great-grandmother Elsie Legge of Whiteway. Waiting at the door to welcome home Emma was our canine baby, Kallie. Watching over Emma from heaven is Aunt Bernice. Special thanks to Drs. Pugh, Parsons and Kravitz, the staff of the caseroom, 5NB and NICU. Extra special thanks to daddy for his love and support. September 19, 2003 MITCHELL - Tom, Victoria and big sister Emma are thrilled to announce the birth of their second child, a precious baby boy. Lane Thomas was born on Thursday, August 21, 2003, at 9:41 a.m., at the Women`s Health Centre, weighing 9 lbs. Lane is welcomed by proud grandparents Bill and Ruby Mitchell of Lewins Cove and Bob and Minnie Lane of Catalina. Many thanks to Dr. Kravitz and Dr. Kabisios for ensuring Lane`s safe arrival and to all the nurses and staff in the Caseroom and on 5NB. A special thanks to Aunt Donna who once again helped Mommy through the labour and delivery. September 19, 2003 PENNELL - Steve and Lesa -nee Buckley - and big sister, Aislinn, are thrilled to announce the safe arrival of our precious baby girl, Keira Stephanie, born July 14, 2003 at 7:12 P.M., weighing 6 lbs. Proud grandparents are Leo and Florence Buckley of St. John`s and Martha and Leonard Pennell of Corner Brook. Proud great-grandparents are Evelyn and William Rose of Brigus. Thank you to Nurse Regina Hodder and Dr. Butler for their extra-special care. Special thanks to Nanny & Poppy Buckley for taking such exceptional care of Aislinn during the arrival of Keira. Additional thanks to family members for their support during the entire day! Mommy and Keira send a big thanks to Daddy and Aislinn for their love and support. September 19, 2003 PIERCEY - After their nine-month countdown, big brothers Joshua and Benjamin Piercey are pleased to announce the birth of their little sister, Nora Nicole on Wednesday, September 17th, 2003! Proud Dad, Bob, would like to thank Mom, Rosalind, for growing and carrying their beautiful daughter. No soldier was ever so brave! Special thanks to Dr. Roche and the caseroom staff for a safe delivery. Just as thrilled are grandparents, Nan (Amy) and Pop (Gerald) Piercey, and Nan (Mary) Andrews of St. John`s! All of the Piercey and Andrews family share our joy on this wonderful day! September 19, 2003 PIERCEY - Hannah proudly announces the arrival of baby sister, Kaitlyn Rose, August 25, 2003. Parents: Jason and Sharlene Piercey. Love from grandparents: Jean and Tom Piercey, Mary and Sam Madden; Aunt Janet; great-grandmas: Gladys Butler and Charlotte Piercey. September 19, 2003 SHALLOW - It is with great pride that Doug and Lisa Shallow (Hunt) announce the arrival of their little angel, Myah Hope, who was welcomed into the world on August 22nd, 2003 at 8:40 a.m. at the Women`s Health Centre in St. John`s. Myah weighed 6 lbs. 9 oz. and stole our hearts immediately. Proud grandparents are Hubert & Marjorie Hunt of St. John`s, and Patrick & Doreen Shallow of Gander. Great-grandparents Doris & James Kelloway and Edith Anstey, Uncle Darren, Uncle Mike, Aunt Nancy, special cousin Lindsay and canine companions Kobe and Storm are also thrilled to welcome the new addition. Watching over Mayah from heaven are great-grandparents Ethel & Isaac Hunt, Harry & Monica Shallow and Leonard Anstey. Thank you to Dr. Kravitz and her team for Myah`s safe delivery, and an extra special thank you to nurses Anita and Carol Ann. Myah would also like to thank Daddy for taking such good care of Mommy. Even before we knew you, we loved you with all our hearts. September 19, 2003