from the notes of lghr: 1805: Plantation Book record #710 " Edward, J and Wm. Snow of COLE LEE"S POINT 1842: Marriage record "This is to certify that William Tippet of COLD EAST POINT, Bachelor and Hannah Rousal of the same place, Spinster, were married in St. Matthew's Church, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland this fifth day of Decemebr in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty two by me...Joseph Griffin...in the presence of Geo Williams and Robert Parsons" 1865: Lecture of Rev. Blackmore "...with a small Point called COLEY'S POINT, or correctly Cold East Point, stretching out from the head of the Harbour and dividing its two arms; the Northermost of which however, is the only safe place for shipping." --- Joseph Moore <Joseph.Moore@hccsj.nf.ca> wrote: > I see it mentioned Coley's Point. I have come across, perhaps > earlier, Cold East Point. I wonder if there was a change and, > if so, about when. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Lloyd Rowsell [mailto:lgrowsell@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 11:14 AM > To: NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [NFLD-LAB] before 1865 some Bay Roberts Surnames and > family > history.... > > > > > > Greetings fellow listers...yesterday, with the help of a good > friend from now living at Bay Roberts, I received a photocopy > of > five pages from the Bay Roberts Guardian dated Febraury, 20th & > 27th, March 6th, 13th and 20th, 1943. The information > contained > therein provides more links in the 'chain of evidence' > connecting > my ancestors who were residing at or resorting to the Bay > Roberts > area more than 200 years ago. Of most interest was the > serialized publication of the transcription of a lecture on the > History of Bay Roberts, Conception Bay, Newfoundland, delivered > by > Rev. M. Blackmore, at Bay Roberts, aforesaid, on January 24, > A.D. > 1865. Also of interest was the information about the Earle > family > and the article written (in response to the lecture publication) > > by. F.F. Jardine, Bell Island who mentioned his forbear John > Kearney who was quote: "one of the brave colonists who came out > with Sir David Kirke in 1658 or 1659, from Roscommon, Ireland. > > Because of the historical record , I would love to see this > information published in a current magazine such as 'The > Downhomer'. Perhaps one of you may know if this information is > now posted somewhere on the web. > > Upon request, with a bit of background information about your > findings about ancestors before 1835, I would be pleased to > provide any addidtional excerpts from the articles to > interested > listers who are researching any of the above surnames. > > > Surnames mentioned by Rev. M. Blackmore: > > Badcock, Nathaniel...60 ton schooner "The Fox".......quote: > "About > the beginning of the present century Mr. William Badcock, > grandfather of the present Nathaniel Badcock, used to hold > service > in his own house, and in those times of necessity to marry and > christen. Service was also held in a house in Mercer's Cove by > an > old Jerseyman, Baldwin......" > > Barnes.....quote: "....shortly afterwards proceeded to cut down > the trees and to erect a tilt or studded house into which he and > his wife in the year 1808 moved from the back of what is now > called Fergus Place....." > > Churchill > > Cormack...."The mercantile firm of Cormack & Co. in Mercer's > Cove > is still in existance......." > > Delaney, Patrick and John > > Earle, John b. 1678 married Frances Garland, 1678... quote: "The > oldest record now existing in Bay Roberts, in which dates are to > be found, is an old family Bible now in possession of Mr. Thomas > Earle....." > > Elms, William--father of the present Henry, William and John > Elms > > Evans.....".....and for the summary punishment of minor offences > were stocks set up, one pair where the Evans' now reside, and > another near Mr. Charles Mercer's premises. These were in > existance about 38 years ago, and were then removed being > rotten, > no others being afterwards put up in their place." > > Fergus......quote: "After Mr. Fergus' death, Mr. McLennon in > 1836 > took the premises, but the trade was gone, and now we may see > the > melancholy remains of the premises and store a ruin and a > warning > of the sad effect of strong drink." > > Fryer > > Goosney > > Gosse....quote: "In the following years 1815-1816, Mr. Pack was > joined first by Mr. Fryer and then by Mr. Gosse. The firm > assuming the name by which it was long known--Pack, Gosse & > Fryer. > At this time Mr. Pack left Bay Roberts to live in Carbonear, > and > the business here was henceforth conducted by an agent until the > death of its founders, when it passed into the hands of his > son-in-law, W. S. Green, who became its sole proprietor." > > Hooper, Jessie ....quote: "......aided by the praiseworthy > efforts of Mr. Williams, the Cathechist, Mr. Jessie Hooper and a > few other leading men in the Harbour, in the year 1824 the first > Church in the settlement was commenced, and the frame was > erected, > on the rising ground in the front of Mercer's Cove. The > original > dimensions of this building were but small, being only 40 feeet > by > 28 , with a tower and gellery at the western end." > > Mercer, Samuel father of Isaac, Jonathan and James...quote: "The > next existing records bring us down 68 years, and is in > possession > of Mr. Robert Mercer, Sr..........This record consits of the > register of births and deaths of the children of John and Mary > Mercer, commencing with Charles, the eldest, born in > 1746........." > > Jackson > > Pack, Robert > > Perchard, John, an old Jerseyman > > Roach > > Russell,....schooner "The John William"....."and brothers Isaac > and Stephen, who took the piece of land between Delaney and > Elms. > These were followed by the Wilcox and Snows, who took the vacant > land on the other or lower side of Elms, and thus was the upper > part of Bay Roberts settled." > > Snow > > Wilcox > > Williams.....quote: "Here old Mr. Baldwin read prayers and here > Mr. G. Williams, a Cathecist and Lay Reader of the Church of > England 53 years ago, ministered and continued to hold service > on > the Sabbath until the Church was built, when the house, being > delapidated, was taken down." > > some place names mentioned by Rev. M. Blackmore: > Beachy Cove > Cold East Point > Juggler's Cove > Riverhead > Whit Monday Hill > > other notes of interest: > 1833: Census for Bay Roberts gave: 767 Members of the Church of > England, 296 Members of the Wesleyan Church, 190 Members of the > Roman Catholic Church. The total population of Bay Roberts > being > 1258. > 1845: The returns of this census gave for Bay Roberts 1245 > members for the Church of England, and a total population of > 1499, > showing an increase of 478 members of the Church of England and > of > 546 individuals in the total in the interval between the years > 1836-1845. > 1852: the graveyard in Bay Roberts was newly fenced... > 1853: the year following the consecration of the graveyard on > Coley's Point, 1854, saw the commencement of a new church for > that > place.... > 1858:...a third Census found that the members of the CofE in Bay > Roberts now numbered 1652, the total population being 2373. > > > > Surnames mentioned by F.F. Jardine: > Bennett > Cobbett > Earles > English > Garland > Hiscock > Normore > Pitts > Skane > > > === message truncated === ===== Almost three year hobby of researching these Surnames (and variations) /ancestors, who were recorded in BNA before 1835.....*Batten *Beauchamp, *Beecham, *Bishop, Bucham, Buchan, Buchanan, Churchill, *Dawe, Fitzpatrick, *French, **Lamb, **Russell, *Roswell, Rowell, *Rousell, Snow, *Sparks, Tucker In-law surnames of interest include Earle, **Babcock, etc. (*Timeline Docs. on file for these surnames and the history of Bay Roberts CB and St. Mary's PB. All subject related family history comments, contributions and questions are welcome. **Maritime L o y a l i s t surnames.) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

HELLO LISTENERS IS THERE ANY PEOPLE DOING THE RESEARCH ON DARMOUDY IF SO DOES PATRICK DARMONDY BORN IN NL IN 1860 HAVE ANY INF.ONE CENSUS STATES BORN 1847 THE OTHER STATES 1860 THAT IS THE 1901 CENSUS FOR PEI ALSO CENSUS FOR NS ALSO 1901 THANKS WILMA

taken from "Chronicle of Canada"....quotes: #1..page 357...March 24, 1870..NL...Reports are circulating tht American sealing and whaling companies are planning to enter the local seal fishery. Americans are already involved in the Pacific seal industry and could easily adapt their fleets to work in the ice off Newfoundland. Ever since the Scottish whaling and sealing steamers began to take seals in this colony's traditional waters, there have been concerns about Newfoundland not being able to protect its second principal resource from foreign exploitation. Furthermore, local firms fear American sealing steamers could enter Newfoundland's ports and offer sealers higher wages and improved working conditions. However, informed sources say the Americans think the seal fishery is too risly to lives and ships, especially with seal oil prices declining. The sources believe Americans will be reluctant to invest in a seal fishery off Newfoundland. #2...page 360..April 20, 1871...Montreal--In a move seen as an effort to set up a Catholic political party, powerful ultramontane bishops Ignace Bourget and Louis-Francois Richer Lafleche issued a statement today urging Catholics in Quebec to support certain candidates in the upcoming federal election. The Catholic Program orders the faithful to vote for Conservatives over Liberal Party "opportunists". In the event there is a Conservative candidate who rejects the ultramontane line, Catholics should "refrain from voting." #3....page 364...April 30, 1872..St. John's NL--The present season has been a disasterous one for the sealing fleet --more than 100 lives have been lost, along with two new steamers and several sailing ships. The 'Huntsman' from Bay Roberts sank in a storm off the Labrador coast, taking Capt. Robert Dawe, his son and 40 crew members with it. The 'Village Belle' of Brigus disappeared without a trace with Capt. John Antle and 18 crew members, and the 'Dundanah' of St. John's under William Jenkins also disappeared, with its captain and 31 sealers. The loss of the 'Huntsman" and the 'Village Belle' will undoubtedly hurt the already faltering seal fisheries in Bay Roberts and Brigus. To make matters worse, Bay Roberts and Brigus also lost other sailing vessels and lives. The 'SS Retriever' and the 'SS Bloodhound' sank, although their crews were picked up by neighbouring ships. For the fist time in Newfoundland's history, sensation mongers in New York have published wildly exaggerated accounts of disasters here. The New York Times writes: " Over forty vessels...total wrecks, have been dashed to pieces amid huge icebergs and plains of ice during a terrific hurricane....out of 4,000 human souls only 175 have been accounted for." Officials are correcting these reports. ===== Almost three year hobby of researching these Surnames (and variations) /ancestors, who were recorded in BNA before 1835.....*Batten *Beauchamp, *Beecham, *Bishop, Bucham, Buchan, Buchanan, Churchill, *Dawe, Fitzpatrick, *French, **Lamb, **Russell, *Roswell, Rowell, *Rousell, Snow, *Sparks, Tucker In-law surnames of interest include Earle, **Babcock, etc. (*Timeline Docs. on file for these surnames and the history of Bay Roberts CB and St. Mary's PB. All subject related family history comments, contributions and questions are welcome. **Maritime L o y a l i s t surnames.) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

I see it mentioned Coley's Point. I have come across, perhaps earlier, Cold East Point. I wonder if there was a change and, if so, about when. -----Original Message----- From: Lloyd Rowsell [mailto:lgrowsell@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2003 11:14 AM To: NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NFLD-LAB] before 1865 some Bay Roberts Surnames and family history.... Greetings fellow listers...yesterday, with the help of a good friend from now living at Bay Roberts, I received a photocopy of five pages from the Bay Roberts Guardian dated Febraury, 20th & 27th, March 6th, 13th and 20th, 1943. The information contained therein provides more links in the 'chain of evidence' connecting my ancestors who were residing at or resorting to the Bay Roberts area more than 200 years ago. Of most interest was the serialized publication of the transcription of a lecture on the History of Bay Roberts, Conception Bay, Newfoundland, delivered by Rev. M. Blackmore, at Bay Roberts, aforesaid, on January 24, A.D. 1865. Also of interest was the information about the Earle family and the article written (in response to the lecture publication) by. F.F. Jardine, Bell Island who mentioned his forbear John Kearney who was quote: "one of the brave colonists who came out with Sir David Kirke in 1658 or 1659, from Roscommon, Ireland. Because of the historical record , I would love to see this information published in a current magazine such as 'The Downhomer'. Perhaps one of you may know if this information is now posted somewhere on the web. Upon request, with a bit of background information about your findings about ancestors before 1835, I would be pleased to provide any addidtional excerpts from the articles to interested listers who are researching any of the above surnames. Surnames mentioned by Rev. M. Blackmore: Badcock, Nathaniel...60 ton schooner "The Fox".......quote: "About the beginning of the present century Mr. William Badcock, grandfather of the present Nathaniel Badcock, used to hold service in his own house, and in those times of necessity to marry and christen. Service was also held in a house in Mercer's Cove by an old Jerseyman, Baldwin......" Barnes.....quote: "....shortly afterwards proceeded to cut down the trees and to erect a tilt or studded house into which he and his wife in the year 1808 moved from the back of what is now called Fergus Place....." Churchill Cormack...."The mercantile firm of Cormack & Co. in Mercer's Cove is still in existance......." Delaney, Patrick and John Earle, John b. 1678 married Frances Garland, 1678... quote: "The oldest record now existing in Bay Roberts, in which dates are to be found, is an old family Bible now in possession of Mr. Thomas Earle....." Elms, William--father of the present Henry, William and John Elms Evans.....".....and for the summary punishment of minor offences were stocks set up, one pair where the Evans' now reside, and another near Mr. Charles Mercer's premises. These were in existance about 38 years ago, and were then removed being rotten, no others being afterwards put up in their place." Fergus......quote: "After Mr. Fergus' death, Mr. McLennon in 1836 took the premises, but the trade was gone, and now we may see the melancholy remains of the premises and store a ruin and a warning of the sad effect of strong drink." Fryer Goosney Gosse....quote: "In the following years 1815-1816, Mr. Pack was joined first by Mr. Fryer and then by Mr. Gosse. The firm assuming the name by which it was long known--Pack, Gosse & Fryer. At this time Mr. Pack left Bay Roberts to live in Carbonear, and the business here was henceforth conducted by an agent until the death of its founders, when it passed into the hands of his son-in-law, W. S. Green, who became its sole proprietor." Hooper, Jessie ....quote: "......aided by the praiseworthy efforts of Mr. Williams, the Cathechist, Mr. Jessie Hooper and a few other leading men in the Harbour, in the year 1824 the first Church in the settlement was commenced, and the frame was erected, on the rising ground in the front of Mercer's Cove. The original dimensions of this building were but small, being only 40 feeet by 28 , with a tower and gellery at the western end." Mercer, Samuel father of Isaac, Jonathan and James...quote: "The next existing records bring us down 68 years, and is in possession of Mr. Robert Mercer, Sr..........This record consits of the register of births and deaths of the children of John and Mary Mercer, commencing with Charles, the eldest, born in 1746........." Jackson Pack, Robert Perchard, John, an old Jerseyman Roach Russell,....schooner "The John William"....."and brothers Isaac and Stephen, who took the piece of land between Delaney and Elms. These were followed by the Wilcox and Snows, who took the vacant land on the other or lower side of Elms, and thus was the upper part of Bay Roberts settled." Snow Wilcox Williams.....quote: "Here old Mr. Baldwin read prayers and here Mr. G. Williams, a Cathecist and Lay Reader of the Church of England 53 years ago, ministered and continued to hold service on the Sabbath until the Church was built, when the house, being delapidated, was taken down." some place names mentioned by Rev. M. Blackmore: Beachy Cove Cold East Point Juggler's Cove Riverhead Whit Monday Hill other notes of interest: 1833: Census for Bay Roberts gave: 767 Members of the Church of England, 296 Members of the Wesleyan Church, 190 Members of the Roman Catholic Church. The total population of Bay Roberts being 1258. 1845: The returns of this census gave for Bay Roberts 1245 members for the Church of England, and a total population of 1499, showing an increase of 478 members of the Church of England and of 546 individuals in the total in the interval between the years 1836-1845. 1852: the graveyard in Bay Roberts was newly fenced... 1853: the year following the consecration of the graveyard on Coley's Point, 1854, saw the commencement of a new church for that place.... 1858:...a third Census found that the members of the CofE in Bay Roberts now numbered 1652, the total population being 2373. Surnames mentioned by F.F. Jardine: Bennett Cobbett Earles English Garland Hiscock Normore Pitts Skane ===== Almost three year hobby of researching these Surnames (and variations) /ancestors, who were recorded in BNA before 1835.....*Batten *Beauchamp, *Beecham, *Bishop, Bucham, Buchan, Buchanan, Churchill, *Dawe, Fitzpatrick, *French, **Lamb, **Russell, *Roswell, Rowell, *Rousell, Snow, *Sparks, Tucker In-law surnames of interest include Earle, **Babcock, etc. (*Timeline Docs. on file for these surnames and the history of Bay Roberts CB and St. Mary's PB. All subject related family history comments, contributions and questions are welcome. **Maritime L o y a l i s t surnames.) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List http://amoose4.tripod.com/

Greetings fellow listers...yesterday, with the help of a good friend from now living at Bay Roberts, I received a photocopy of five pages from the Bay Roberts Guardian dated Febraury, 20th & 27th, March 6th, 13th and 20th, 1943. The information contained therein provides more links in the �chain of evidence� connecting my ancestors who were residing at or resorting to the Bay Roberts area more than 200 years ago. Of most interest was the serialized publication of the transcription of a lecture on the History of Bay Roberts, Conception Bay, Newfoundland, delivered by Rev. M. Blackmore, at Bay Roberts, aforesaid, on January 24, A.D. 1865. Also of interest was the information about the Earle family and the article written (in response to the lecture publication) by. F.F. Jardine, Bell Island who mentioned his forbear John Kearney who was quote: �one of the brave colonists who came out with Sir David Kirke in 1658 or 1659, from Roscommon, Ireland. Because of the historical record , I would love to see this information published in a current magazine such as �The Downhomer�. Perhaps one of you may know if this information is now posted somewhere on the web. Upon request, with a bit of background information about your findings about ancestors before 1835, I would be pleased to provide any addidtional excerpts from the articles to interested listers who are researching any of the above surnames. Surnames mentioned by Rev. M. Blackmore: Badcock, Nathaniel...60 ton schooner �The Fox�.......quote: �About the beginning of the present century Mr. William Badcock, grandfather of the present Nathaniel Badcock, used to hold service in his own house, and in those times of necessity to marry and christen. Service was also held in a house in Mercer�s Cove by an old Jerseyman, Baldwin......� Barnes.....quote: �....shortly afterwards proceeded to cut down the trees and to erect a tilt or studded house into which he and his wife in the year 1808 moved from the back of what is now called Fergus Place.....� Churchill Cormack....�The mercantile firm of Cormack & Co. in Mercer�s Cove is still in existance.......� Delaney, Patrick and John Earle, John b. 1678 married Frances Garland, 1678... quote: �The oldest record now existing in Bay Roberts, in which dates are to be found, is an old family Bible now in possession of Mr. Thomas Earle.....� Elms, William--father of the present Henry, William and John Elms Evans.....�.....and for the summary punishment of minor offences were stocks set up, one pair where the Evans� now reside, and another near Mr. Charles Mercer�s premises. These were in existance about 38 years ago, and were then removed being rotten, no others being afterwards put up in their place.� Fergus......quote: �After Mr. Fergus� death, Mr. McLennon in 1836 took the premises, but the trade was gone, and now we may see the melancholy remains of the premises and store a ruin and a warning of the sad effect of strong drink.� Fryer Goosney Gosse....quote: �In the following years 1815-1816, Mr. Pack was joined first by Mr. Fryer and then by Mr. Gosse. The firm assuming the name by which it was long known--Pack, Gosse & Fryer. At this time Mr. Pack left Bay Roberts to live in Carbonear, and the business here was henceforth conducted by an agent until the death of its founders, when it passed into the hands of his son-in-law, W. S. Green, who became its sole proprietor.� Hooper, Jessie ....quote: �......aided by the praiseworthy efforts of Mr. Williams, the Cathechist, Mr. Jessie Hooper and a few other leading men in the Harbour, in the year 1824 the first Church in the settlement was commenced, and the frame was erected, on the rising ground in the front of Mercer�s Cove. The original dimensions of this building were but small, being only 40 feeet by 28 , with a tower and gellery at the western end.� Mercer, Samuel father of Isaac, Jonathan and James...quote: �The next existing records bring us down 68 years, and is in possession of Mr. Robert Mercer, Sr..........This record consits of the register of births and deaths of the children of John and Mary Mercer, commencing with Charles, the eldest, born in 1746.........� Jackson Pack, Robert Perchard, John, an old Jerseyman Roach Russell,....schooner �The John William�.....�and brothers Isaac and Stephen, who took the piece of land between Delaney and Elms. These were followed by the Wilcox and Snows, who took the vacant land on the other or lower side of Elms, and thus was the upper part of Bay Roberts settled.� Snow Wilcox Williams.....quote: �Here old Mr. Baldwin read prayers and here Mr. G. Williams, a Cathecist and Lay Reader of the Church of England 53 years ago, ministered and continued to hold service on the Sabbath until the Church was built, when the house, being delapidated, was taken down.� some place names mentioned by Rev. M. Blackmore: Beachy Cove Cold East Point Juggler�s Cove Riverhead Whit Monday Hill other notes of interest: 1833: Census for Bay Roberts gave: 767 Members of the Church of England, 296 Members of the Wesleyan Church, 190 Members of the Roman Catholic Church. The total population of Bay Roberts being 1258. 1845: The returns of this census gave for Bay Roberts 1245 members for the Church of England, and a total population of 1499, showing an increase of 478 members of the Church of England and of 546 individuals in the total in the interval between the years 1836-1845. 1852: the graveyard in Bay Roberts was newly fenced... 1853: the year following the consecration of the graveyard on Coley�s Point, 1854, saw the commencement of a new church for that place.... 1858:...a third Census found that the members of the CofE in Bay Roberts now numbered 1652, the total population being 2373. Surnames mentioned by F.F. Jardine: Bennett Cobbett Earles English Garland Hiscock Normore Pitts Skane ===== Almost three year hobby of researching these Surnames (and variations) /ancestors, who were recorded in BNA before 1835.....*Batten *Beauchamp, *Beecham, *Bishop, Bucham, Buchan, Buchanan, Churchill, *Dawe, Fitzpatrick, *French, **Lamb, **Russell, *Roswell, Rowell, *Rousell, Snow, *Sparks, Tucker In-law surnames of interest include Earle, **Babcock, etc. (*Timeline Docs. on file for these surnames and the history of Bay Roberts CB and St. Mary's PB. All subject related family history comments, contributions and questions are welcome. **Maritime L o y a l i s t surnames.) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

Hi all, Hopefully, someone out there can help me out with this one. I am looking for an Obit of Jason Fraser for the last week of August. I appreciate any help here. Times have been a tad tough and trying to catch up since my stepfather's passing but they do say that some things come in threes. Trying to help out a fellow Newfoundlander and want this obit for myself also. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Lori-Ann Smile, it looks good on you! "We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." Sunshine, Rainbows and Smiles

----- Original Message ----- From: <NFLD-LAB-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <NFLD-LAB-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 4:29 PM Subject: NFLD-LAB-D Digest V03 #353

i am still looking for all those Browns of Joe Batt's Arm ,I went there this summer. You blink your eye and your in the next town so I know all those famous Browns were related. Thanks Sandy

Tidbits of info. about names of Towns, Villages, location and history of the "Avalon Peninsula", Island portion of our Province, "Newfoundland and Labrador". ENJOY!! The Path Of Our Ancestors: Osprey Trail Avalon. The name evokes the legends of King Arthur, misty lakes and mystery. Heading east on Route 1 from Goobies, you'll soon see why this peninsula's name is so apt. From the forested regions of eastern Newfoundland, you enter a boulder-strewn tundra dotted, especially on the Isthmus of Avalon, with shallow lakes that seem, on a foggy day, to have been transplanted directly from Somerset in England. Avalon was, in the legend, the land where King Arthur went when he died. The Isthmus is a narrow neck of land stubborn enough to have survived the heavy glaciation which cut the two deep bays, Placentia and Trinity, that you can see on either side. To the left is Sunnyside. To the right of the highway, travelling east, are the communities of Come By Chance, Arnold's Cove, Southern Harbour, Little Harbour and Fairhaven. From Route 1 you can see the cold, deep waters of Placentia Bay with its scattering of 365 islands. Further east, take the intersection with Route 201 to the Osprey Trail, which skirts the southern coast of Trinity Bay. Sea hawks, as ospreys are known here, are plentiful in summer. This is a popular area for summer cottages, and nearby is Bellevue Beach Park. Relax and swim on the freshwater side or comb the pebble beach and watch the seabirds that inhabit the shoreline. Along the shore you will notice many attractive seashells washed up by the tide and coloured stones that were deposited by volcanic action and polished to their present smooth, round shape by the ebb and flow of the Atlantic. Sometime between late June and early August, depending on water temperatures, beaches in the Avalon area are the sites of the annual capelin scull. Billions of these small smelt-like fish spawn in the shallow waters and are carried right up on the shore by the high tides. Crowds of men, women and children scoop them up in nets, buckets or any other available receptacle. The scull is by far the easiest fishing you will ever undertake, and these small fish make a lovely meal when they are fried to a crispy, golden brown. Route 201 loops back to Route 1, where you'll notice the stunted forest that borders the highway. The winds that blow steadily across this area for most of the year are responsible for the small size of the trees and the fantastic, twisted shapes that they take on. Many of the ponds and lakes are inhabited by pan-size trout. They provide lively sport for anyone with a little angling skill and patience. The Cape Shore Home to Gannets and the French Heritage of Placentia Bay This tour takes you to the Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve seabird sanctuary, one of the most incredible wildlife spectacles in the world, and into an area of Placentia Bay that played an exciting part in the history of North America during its early days when England fought France for control of the colony and the continent. Start at the intersection of Route 1 and take Route 100 south. An interesting side trip on Route 102 takes you to Ship Harbour. A conference between U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill, held at sea off Ship Harbour in 1941, resulted in the Atlantic Charter, which laid out a vision for the postwar world during a very dark period. A monument marking this meeting, which is sometimes referred to as the 'First Summit,' has been erected at the end of an unpaved road off Route 102 amid the splendid scenery of Placentia Bay. The next stop is Placentia. The town has recently expanded its boundaries to take in Dunville, Jerseyside and Southeast Placentia. Past Dunville, a paved highway leads to Argentia, the terminus for the Nova Scotia ferry which operates between Argentia and North Sydney, Nova Scotia, during the summer. In 1940, the United States military began construction of a naval base and air station which served the American and other Allied forces during the war years. Argentia's importance lay in its strategic position near the shipping lanes of the northwest Atlantic and ice-free harbour. The base closed about 10 years ago. Placentia is built on a large beach near a coastal forest area. In the early days of the seventeenth century this was the French capital of Newfoundland. Colonial French land and sea forces, aware of its strategic position, established a fortified base on a summit overlooking the ocean arms of Plaisance, as the French called it, in 1662. On the commanding site of what is now Castle Hill National Historic Site, the French erected a fortification called Le Gaillardin in 1692, a year of intensive English campaigns. The following year Fort Royal was begun as the main defence against the English attacks by sea. The areas adjacent to the park, at the northern point of Placentia Gut and east of the town, were previously defended by Fort Louis and Fort Le Vieux, both of which have long since surrendered to the elements. From their fortified position at Placentia, the French attacked the English capital at St. John's three times. Each time, they were forced to retreat, but only after! they had captured the main fort twice and burnt the city down. The British moved into Placentia after the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. During the Seven Years' War its defences were upgraded to aid in the recapture of St. John's, which just months previously had been taken by the French. With British supremacy assured, Placentia was soon outranked by St. John's which became the capital of the colony. Today, visitors can stroll along the stabilized ruins on Castle Hill and enjoy the spectacular view of Placentia Bay, and take in ongoing archaeological digs around the town. In keeping with the military nature of the site, the Interpretation Centre is built into the hill like a bunker. The displays inside tell the stories of the ordinary soldiers and fishermen who toiled here in times past. The hiking trails at the site pass through stands of evergreen trees that fill the air with a rich scent. In the town of Placentia, you find the community museum in O'Reilly Heritage House on the waterfront. This grand old house has a fine collection of period furniture and some unusual woodwork. The town also features an old church with a stone presbytery, and a government services building and its fine clock from earlier this century. South of Placentia is Gooseberry Cove Provincial Park where you can watch the waves roll onto a long, sandy beach or take a walk among the unusual purple rock formations that frame the cove. The grassy backshore is an ideal place for a picnic before you go on to explore Little Barasway and Great Barasway, which take their names from the Newfoundland term for barachois - a sandy isthmus providing shelter for exposed harbours. Angels Cove has great swimming at Angels Cove Falls. This stretch of the Cape Shore was settled in the early 1800s by Irish settlers working for the Placentia merchant firm of Sweetman's. Angels Cove is unusual in that it is one of the few communities in Newfoundland originally established as a farming venture. Next up is St. Bride's. Irish roots are strong here and traditional song, dance and recitation have survived. Exciting traditional performers from the Cape Shore, as this stretch of coast is known, now take their music to folk festivals throughout the province. St. Bride's is the nearest community to the Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, the star of the shore and one of the great natural wonders in Newfoundland and Labrador. The 13.4-kilometre paved road from Route 100 leads to a view immortalized in the Newfoundland folk song "Let Me Fish off Cape St. Mary's." The vantage point, a 15-30 minutes walk from the interpretation centre, overlooks Bird Rock, the third largest nesting site for gannets in North America, and offers a spectacular opportunity to photograph these gorgeous, golden-headed birds with the two- metre wing span from only 15 metres (50 feet) away. This is also a nursery for thousands of murres and kittiwakes. During the summer months the cliffs are alive with seabirds. The waters here are a great place to see whales. The sanctuary at Cape St. Mary's may be visited year-round and no permit is necessary. The Interpretation Centre is open from spring until fall and there are guides to answer your questions and to show you around. You can see Bird Rock through a huge window or through telescopes, and there are displays on the ecology and wildlife of "the Cape." The centre also hosts an annual summer concert series. Route 100 becomes Route 92 at Branch. This part of the coast was first settled by Irishmen with names like Nash, McGrath, Careen, Coffey, Doyle and Power who settled here to escape the famine and oppression in their land. Those surnames are familiar here today among the descendants of the original settlers. Not much has changed here since then. It's still a wonderland of rivers, lakes and silent hills and, of course, the barrens. Along the Cape Shore you'll find grazing sheep, brightly coloured houses, old churches and winding lanes, and an Irish air. As the residents say themselves, don't look for glitz here. Life is more personal. Drop in and chat over a cup of tea and learn the history of the area, how Irish settlers were lured here with the promise of a new beginning, or how Solo the pedlar made a fortune from a wrecked cargo of cotton thread. And of course this being Irish country, there's a gold story. Legend has it that a man named Andy Nash stumbled across a vein of gold while crossing the barrens on a very foggy day - and could never find it again! There's also a tale of buried treasure that supposedly lies in some long-forgotten nook, just waiting for an enterprising soul to come along and find it. The hospitality here is warm and genuine, and keeps visitors coming back. The language here is unique, and the music - oh, the music will break your heart and mend it again in the course of a song. Get out and roam the countryside. There are hidden secrets that are well worth finding, at the top of a hill or along a sandy shore. Pick partridge berries in late summer, or photograph a moose as it grazes by the roadside. At the northern end of Route 92, turn right onto a short unpaved section of Route 91 to Cataracts Provincial Park. This picnic park is built around a deep river gorge with two cascading waterfalls which are accessible by a system of walkways. The interesting natural scenic site attracted Newfoundland's first motoring tourist in the 1920s and still holds a fascination for visitors today. Back on the paved section of Route 91 you'll shortly come to the man-made salmon ladder on the Rocky River Falls. Learn more about salmon enhancement by taking a guided tour. The next community, Colinet, was probably named for one Andre Colenet, master of the French fishing vessel, Le Montaran in the 1760s. As early as 1723, John Masters and his partner Philip Watson had fishing premises at Colinet in the inner reaches of St. Mary's Bay. Heading east brings you to Route 90. Whether you drive north or south from here you're on Irish Loop Drive, but if you want to head back to Route 1, go north past Salmonier Nature Park. To be continued:

Hi, Seeking information of Andrew Abbott, son of Robert Abbott and Ellen Keel daughter of George Keel. They were married on Jan. 1, 1881 at the residence of Mr. Robert Abbott. Any info. will be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Margaret Boyce

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UOC.2ACI/20.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Darrin, I'm not sure where to go from here. I can tell you that my husband's family still lives in Hampden. His fathers name is Garland Osmond and he has 2 sisters named Marie and Rita. He also has 4 brothers I think. Lee, Leyman, Wayne, and Randy. Lee has passed away about 4 years ago. Their fathers name was Jeremiah and I think there mothers name was Mary. They are both passed away. I think Jeremiah died from a brain tumor and I think Mary was some form of cancer. My husband has 2 brothers and one sister. Shawn, Christopher and Lori. If any of this sounds familiar let me know and I will confirm all this with his dad. Tracy

I am looking for a Julia Ann Brinstone who married a Benjamin Peckford 1872 at Change Island. Their children were Aenath b1873, John William b 1875 and Henry Walter b 1876. Thanks for your help. Sandy

Hello Would the person who wrote the following message please contact me. I have a copy of the History of British Harbour written by Walter Gardner. My e-mail address is dcossette@ns.sympatico.ca Daphne Hi, > > > I am researching my relatives who were Gardners from British Harbor, > Nfld. > > > My great grandfather was Arthur Gardner, his father was Edward Gardner > who > > > married Grace Abbott, Edward was the son of John and Grace (Stone) > Gardner > > > of British Harbor. Arthur's daughter, Annabelle Colbourne Gardner, was > my > > > grandmother. She married a Tilley from Nippers Hr., Nfld.

Good afternoon Could someone tell me where Country path is and how far it is from Bay Roberts and which direction? My GG grand parents born in Bay Roberts them moved to Country Path where the passed away and believed buried at Coley's Point St. John the Evangelist Anglocan Cemetery. William Russell b 4 Dec 1824 d 29 Jan 1903 Married 28 Nov 1848 Bay Roberts to Mary Parsons b 5 Jul 1826 d 10 Jul 1906 - Children James b 19 Sep 1850 Bay Roberts Joseph b 12 Oct 1852 Bay Roberts Emma b 17 Mar 1855 Bay Roberts William Lumen b 8 Jul 1857 Bay Roberts d 19 Oct 1928 Manchester, MA m Sarah Jane Mosdell Norman Ellen b 1 Mar 1860 Bay Roberts m ? Smith Henry b 10 Jul 1862 Bay Robers d 24 nov 1891 at sea buried Coley's Point St. John the Evangelist Anglocan Cemetery John Charles b 18 Feb 1867 Bay Roberts d 26 Aug 1937 Port Angeles, WA m 22 Nov 1893 St. Johns to Emily French b 2 Oct 1870 Bay Roberts d 9 Jan 1957 Orange Co., CA - both in toumbed Mount Angeles Memorial Park, Port Angeles, WA Azariah b 27 Nov 1869 Bay Roberts d 23 Jul 1933 Millinocket, Maine m 7 Jan 1895 Bay Roberts to Emma Patience French b 1 Oct 1873 Coley's Point d 21 Jun 1945 Brewer Maine Bill Weaver _________________________________________________________________ Try MSN Messenger 6.0 with integrated webcam functionality! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_webcam

Transcribed Obituaries for Sunday, August 07, 2003, courtesy of The Telegram, St.John's, NL. CHAPMAN, Dorothy - Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, Dorothy Chapman, age 81 years. Predeceased by husband Joseph. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories her sons Roy (Slawka), Toronto, John (Anne), Mount Pearl, Kenneth (Sharon), Ottawa; daughters Wendy Mercer (Rhodie), St. John`s, Christine Milway (Steve), Mount Pearl, Barbara (Mark Roberts) Oakville, Ont.; precious grandchildren, Julia, Colin, Tara, Melyssa, Aaron, Adrienne, Vicki, Ginny, Christopher, Shawn, Shem and Eira. Also brothers Maxwell (Florence) and Ellis (Sara), Burnt Point; many other nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Rd., on Sunday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and on Monday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Funeral service to be held on Monday, Sept. 10, 2003 at 12 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to VOWR. September 07, 2003 FARRELL, Patrick Andrew - Passed peacefully away on Sept. 6, 2003, at the L.A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit, after a courageous battle with cancer, Patrick Andrew Farrell of Topsail Road, Paradise. Age 79 years, 11 months. Predeceased by his wife Catherine and infant daughter Jamie. Leaving to mourn his sad loss are his 16 children: Patricia (Vince Burton), Andrew (Lorraine), Geraldine (Doug Mahon), Agnes (Don Barnes), Patrick Jr., Gerard (Angie), Nick (Diane), Greg (Georgina), Karen (Wayne Hollahan), Carmel (Tony Trask), Joanne (Bill Pearcey), Neil (Roxanne), Jennifer (Marvin Welsh), Jackie (Paul Gosse), Mary (Dean Connors) and Jason (Tammy); 27 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; his sister Mary (John Davis), brothers Edward (Ned), Robert (Beth), Philip (Audrey) and his best friend and brother Joseph; also a number of other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 1081 Topsail Rd., Sunday from 2-10 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Funeral Mass! on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, from Holy Family Church, at 10:30 a.m. with interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Topsail. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the L.A. Miller Centre, Palliative Care Unit. ³May he rest in peace² September 07, 2003 FOOTE, Frederick - Passed suddenly and peacefully away on Sept. 6, 2003, Frederick Foote, in his 90th year. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 65 years Edith (Cake); three children: Mildred Lambe, Marguerite Shaw (Larry) and William Foote (Lee); 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; also leaving to mourn one brother Max (Lucy) and a wide circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., Sunday 7-9 p.m., Monday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service from the Anglican Church of St. Mary The Virgin, Craigmillar Avenue with interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. As expressions of sympathy donations in his memory may be made to the Anglican Church, Lamaline, NL, or to St. Luke`s Home. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. ³A loving husband, father and grandfather, who`s memory will live on in our hearts forever² September 07, 2003 HALL, William - Passed peacefully away at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex, on Sept. 6, 2003, William Hall, in his 82nd year. Leaving to mourn his wife Vernita (Churchill); nine children: Leo (Bev), Lowell (Bernie), Lorraine (Stan), Sheila (Jim), Joe (Marquitta), Virginia (Ray), Jeanette (Dean), Bill (Maria) and Karen (Don); 18 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special thanks to the staff of 3 east and 2 west of the Hoyles Escasoni Complex. Resting at Barrett`s Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Ave., from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2003, from Barrett`s Chapel with interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy flowers are being gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Hoyles Escasoni Complex. Please visit www.barretts.ca to sign the memorial guest book. September 07, 2003 PARSONS, Winnifred (Hussey) (nee Murphy) - Passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family at the Leonard A. Miller Centre on Friday, Sept. 5, 2003, Winnifred Parsons, aged 87 years. Predeceased by her first husband Robert Hussey, second husband Charles Parsons, brothers Chris, Robert, William and Hubert, sisters Doris, Madeline, Ellen and Mollie. Leaving to mourn her sons Augustus Hussey (Joan), Edward Hussey (Pearl), Robert Hussey (Doris), Hubert Hussey (Ann Jeanette) and Calvin Hussey; daughters Marjorie Cooper (Gary) and Doris Squires (Loyal); 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; brothers Nelson Murphy (Rose) and Philip Murphy; sister Nora Pretty, sisters-in-law Margaret Hussey, Alma Murphy and Shirley Murphy; special niece and friend Suse Clarke, as well as a large circle of other close relatives and friends especially the members of the Parsons family. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Homer, 329 Freshwater Rod., on Saturday fro! m 7-9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at the Paradise cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one`s choice. September 07, 2003

Hi, my Mom would make a "Bang Belly" at least once per week when we were children. We lived next door to our School and during recess time I would bring five or six friends to our home for a drink of water and my Mom would always serve my friends with a chunk of Bang Belly and they looked forward to that special treat every time I would drag them to our home <smiles>. I do remember it was made from molasses, cloves, cinnamon and little cut up cubes of pork {fat back}and it was so heavy and soooo soggy <smiles> but it was supposed to be soggy and it tasted delicious, we just loved it. Cheers Evelyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Schwartz" <marilyn.schwartz@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 9:32 AM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Bang Belly > I was at a funeral yesterday for a lady who's parents had come from > Burnt Island many many years ago and the subject came up about > Newfoundland food. My friends brother (age 77) said he could remember > that his mother making something call Bang Belly, which was served with > a boiled dinner, but he couldn't remember what it was made of , anyone > out there with any hints > > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List: > http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > >

I need more help with a place name in NFLD. Have a file with the name HOUND HARBOUR (harbor). It is possibly an obscure NFLD place whose name has changed over time. The is no such place name found doing a search on the NFLD Grand Banks site, nor an I find it on any map. And, I couldn't find such a place using the whole web Google search. Only find a "child's game" and software. Jeri

It's a pork and molasses cake that's usually baked. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Schwartz" <marilyn.schwartz@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <NFLD-LAB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 8:02 AM Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Bang Belly > I was at a funeral yesterday for a lady who's parents had come from > Burnt Island many many years ago and the subject came up about > Newfoundland food. My friends brother (age 77) said he could remember > that his mother making something call Bang Belly, which was served with > a boiled dinner, but he couldn't remember what it was made of , anyone > out there with any hints > > > > ==== NFLD-LAB Mailing List ==== > Roll Call Page for Nfld-Lab Mail List: > http://amoose4.tripod.com/ > > >

Hi all, I borrowed a book from my local library and want to share my findings. This is from a book called " A Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to Canada before Confederation" The familys I am doing research on are the MacLeans of P.E.I.,Voltermans of Germany, Kings of NFLD,Konkles of Ontario, and most important of all MULLALLY of NFLD. This is from the book... ELLIS David b,abt 1820-51 from Arbroath,ANS s/o Fletcher E,Farmer and Madiline Davidson to ST.Johns NFLD.Ship Carpenter. MCLEA, Catherine b,1808 to 22 mar 1866 from Greenrock,RFW d/o Kenneth M. Shipmaster to St.Johns NFLD.. MCLEA Kenneth, b,1800 to 27 Jun 1862 from Greenrock RFW. Poss. s/o Kenneth Shipmaster to St.Johns, NFLD. Merchant M.Elizabeth Brine who died at greenrock 17 Aug 1844 CAMPBELL, Archibald, from Inveraray,ARL to NFLD1820. m.Barbara MacCorquodale w/son Archibald 1798-1845 West India Merchant. RAMSEY, James b.abt-1811-33 from DFS s/o James R. Solicitor, to NFLD and drowned off coast. ROGERSON, Samuel, b.5 feb 1800-19 aug 1864 from Gillesbie, Hutton and Corrie par, DFS. s/o Samuel R. and Janet Mounsey. to St.johns Nfld arrived 4 sept 1820 on Greenrock. Appr to Hunter &co. Merchants retired later to SCT. and died Leithern Hall, Wamphray, DFS. CARSON, William b 1770-26 feb 1843 prob from deebank now Argrennan, Togland par,KKD. Educated Edinburgh and went to St.Johns Nfld. Physician and Politician. This is the names found in the pages I kept for my research of Macleans/Mcleans of PEI and other names associated with P.E.I descendents. I hope this helps someone out there. God Bless. Kathleen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UOC.2ACI/20.1.1 Message Board Post: Sorry Tracy my dad is living in McIver's. His sister Lillian is in Alberta? I'd be interested in hearing more about your husbands family though.Maybe there is a connection. Darrin dosmc507@rogers.com