I am writing on behalf of my husband Geoffrey Reid who is just starting (YAY!!) to trace his Eastern Township roots. We would be very grateful if anyone has any information on the Reid faimily in Farnham or thereabouts from the early 1800s until the early 1900s. His grandfather's name was Elston Reid and he believes his g-grandfather's name was Richard Earl Reid.It is not much so far, but it is a start! Thanks to anyone who may be of any assistance, Jennifer Crane and Geoffrey Reid

Hello Listers, What a delight to see Brenda's additional contribution to the Pickle twin story. Now we know the party was for Margaret's 5th birthday. Makes it far more interesting when we get more info. Brenda went to even greater lengths..& though she didn't post it.. it deserves a mention. The young Mrs Otis Streeter who died in Bondville -- was 23 yrs old..& her maiden name was Edith Devlin. I don't know how Brenda found this info so fast..but if she drove all the way to Fulford cem to get the info.. we really owe her - big time! Brenda does a lot for everyone... & I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to her. - ! Pennie

After reading Pennie Redmile's contributions from the Bedford News & Advocate newspapers yesterday I noticed a mention of Margaret Pickel. I have recently finished recording the Christ Church Cem. in Sweetsburg, Qc. so I can add a little more info concerning Margaret & her twin sister, Helen Pickel. Margaret B. Pickel & Helen Cowan Pickel were twin daughters of Thomas Reid & Louisa (Baker) Pickel. Helen Cowan Pickel died, September 13,1903 at the age of 6 years 3 months & 15 days. Margaret B. Pickel lived until 1955. Keep up the great work Pennie, I love reading what you've found. Brenda

Can anyone give me any information as to where Lake Matheson is? The information I have says it is near Lake Megantic. Would it be in Nova Scotia or Quebec? I am looking for information on a Marion MATHESON supposedly married to a James MACDONALD who was son of James MACDONALD who came from Cape Breton. and was supposedly married to an Indian maiden. Thelma (MacDonald) Mullen MACDONALD MACLEAN MACLEOD MORRISON and others of Lingwick and Bury area.

Hello Listers, I have been helping my wife search for her BERRY forebears in Shefford County, Quebec. Our information is very sketchy, and we could use your help in filling in many blanks. This is what we know: 1. My wife's great- great- grandfather was named (Samuel?) BERRY. He married a woman with surname CHURCH, first name unknown. 2. (Samuel?) BERRY was born in New Hampshire.. 3. (Samuel?) BERRY and __CHURCH were married, probably in Shefford County, Quebec, in the 1830's. 4. They had two, possibly three children, believed born in Waterloo, Shefford County, Quebec. The first was Harriet M. BERRY, born 1842, in Waterloo. The second was A. Dorwin BERRY, born 1846, probably in Waterloo. A third child might have been a (Samuel) BERRY, Jr., probably born in Waterloo also. 5. A sister of the CHURCH woman who married (Samuel?) BERRY was named Cecilia Wells CHURCH. Cecilia was born in 1814 in Waterloo, and married a George Herbert RICHARDSON in Shefford County, Quebec in 1838. George was born in New Hampshire in 1816. 6. George and Cecilia CHURCH RICHARDSON relocated in 1852 to Ogle County, Illinois. We believe Harriet M. BERRY and A. Dorwin BERRY accompanied George and Cecilia to Illinois at this time, based on Ogle County, Illinois, and other records. We have the feeling that one or both parents of Harriet M. and A. Dorwin BERRY might have died before 1852, and that George and Cecilia took over their care. We have hit a very solid, brick wall regarding this BERRY-CHURCH family in Quebec, and would welcome any information or possible leads. Thanks. Regards, Ken Shute, in Maryland (kwsroots@aol.com).

Hello Listers, Went to the newspaper archives today - & hand copied a few of the finds in the Bedford News & Advocate for Friday - May 30 1902. This is the 3rd newpaper we've looked at..& all others in-between are "missing" from the m/film. Mystic: (nr Bedford) Miss Margaret Phelps arrived here on Mon evening from Adamsville where she has been teaching school since last Sept. = St Johns: The first excursion of the season to Missisquoi Park in Highgate Springs will take place June 3rd under the auspices of the Granby Brass Band. Return tickets cost : from: Waterloo 75¢; Granby 65¢; Farnham 50¢; St Johns 50¢; Frelighsburg 75¢; Stanbridge East 65¢. (then gives the times the train will pick up passengers in each town) Granby Brass Band will go forth 25 strong & with new silver plated uniforms. = Huntingdon: Finlay McIntosh is buying 2 car load (sic) of horses to be shipped to Winnipeg...... = Howick: Mr Ness Sr sailed for England on the "Numidian" last Sat. He will extend his visit to France & Scotland in search of horses for the Dominion government. = Waterloo: Long discussion about the fence around the Protestant church being removed & sold. People were not at all pleased! = Under "Round About Us" Last yr by getting up a picnic the teacher in district 10 (Rockburn) Miss E Cogland was instumental in equipping the school house with a clock & other articles & in addition by her effort, a fine bell has been placed on the belfry. In consequence of her commendable energy , Miss Cogland has been re-engaged & her salary increased to $20 a month. = Stanbridge East: On Fri Mrs Wm Jones sustained quite a painful injury, falling from a step ladder. We are glad to hear that she is recovering. = NOTICE: My wife having left my bed & board without any just cause or provocation - I hereby notify all pesons against harbouring or trusting her on my account. signed: W Merritt Bockus . Bedford May 10 1902. = North Pinnacle (nr Sutton/Frelighsburg) Wedding at the home of Anson Willey on the 22nd inst. for his adopted daughter Sylvia Allen Wilson to Mr F J Powers of Sweetsburg. = Bondville: (nr Knowlton) The tolling of the church bell on Wed morning last, announced the death after weeks of suffering, of Mrs Otis Streeter. The sad event has cast a gloom over the whole community. Less than two yrs ago she came to live among us, a happy bride, & during that brief period, she won the love & esteem of all. Her mother-less baby boy & sorrowing husband have the heartfelt sympathy & prayers in this great bereavement. Mr Streeter has been sorely afflicted in many ways during the past two yrs & is now, himself, recovering from a severe illness. (says she's buried in Fulford) = Knowlton: Henry Stone returned from Montreal (Mtl) & remarked the roads there are no better than in Knowlton. Whether this is a reflection upon Mtl highways or a compliment to Knowlton - we will leave to Judge Lynch -who is an authority on good roads - to decide. = Granby: The young sister of Mrs Bruce Neil met with a painful though not very serious accident last week. While handling a revolver belonging to Mrs Neil - it was accidently discharged - the bullet making a 32 calibre hole through her fingers = Granby: Sympathy is extented to Mr & Mrs J Bruce Payne in (the) loss they sustained by the tragic end to Mrs Payne's aunt - Mrs Goddard at Ste Agathe. Her lamentable death was caused by the fire last week which destroyed the sanitorium in which Mrs Goddard was a patient. (note this sanitorium was a tb hospital & the place is Ste Agathe des Monts - not the Ste Agathe in Lotbiniere) = Sutton: Mrs George Lawrence - sister of Albert Dyer arrived from Spokane W.T. Sun nite. Mrs Lawrence lived in Waterloo some yrs ago where she was an enthusiastic temperance w orker. = Knowlton: Abram Blunt died at his residence in W Bolton - Sat - after a long illness . The afflicted family have the sympathy of the entire community. = Knowlton: John Williamson's barn & contents burned on Fri. Children playing with matches - was the cause of the fire. = Sutton: James Sandsworth of Dunham Ridge died last Sat & was interred in the Prot. burial ground on Tues. = Cowansville: Thomas Sloggett - a good old citizen - aged 79 - died last Thurs night. He led an active life up to the end. 40 yrs in the undertaking business. death caused by blood poisoning. When Mr Sloggett came over to Canada from the old country he lived awhile in Granby. (names his children) = Sweetsburg: A birthday party was held for little Margaret Pickel from 3-6pm last Mon at the residence of T R Pickel. Helen (twin sister) was away visiting Boston & area with her Mother. (gives names of children present) Then says that Kathleen McQuinlan got the precious slice of cake with an elegant little gold ring inside. = Sweetsburg: Charles M Cotton - of McGill University was chosen for a yr's sojourn & study in France. (scholarship) = That's all - folks!! Next time we'll do the entries for the eastern parts of the Twps from this newspaper. Pennie

Sorry, Solomon Brocks wife was Sarah Miller - am looking for information on Thaddeus Miller's wife Sally Courser. Thanks Janice

Hi, I have a message from Jean, the owner of the different chat rooms. She has asked me: "Do you have a group list set up on your email program? Maybe you could write them and explain about my system going down and ask them to email me if they want to be on the MASTER list? Tell them to email me at: huntsville.guide@about.com " She would like to hear from you personally and let her know if you want to know about each day's chats coming up or if you just want to be notified/reminded of the Canada chats on Weds. nites. Thanks for your help. Sue in sunny Florida macduff@infi.net

Can anyone tell me anything about the Glengary Lake Fencibles? I believe they were in existence around the early 1800s? Janice

Hi D. Martha is listed in "the History of Stanstead county Province of Quebec" compiled by B.F.Hubbard. She was born Dec 18 1796 and married Nathaniel Barlett. It shows Martha's father as Samuel Pinkham b. in Durham N.H. may 11 1760. In 1783 m. Dorothea Redway a native of Amesbury Mass. They settled in Loudon N.H. and in 1788 removed to Danville. Vt whence they removed to No 11, 9th Range of Stanstead in 1800. He d. in May 1830; she d. Aug 10 1850. Her sibblings were Betsey b. May 22 1784 m. Jonathan Bachelder Deborah b. Sept 2 1785 m. Thomas Williams Samuel b Aug 5 1787 Sarah b. Apr 20 1789 m. Thomas Ruiter Mary b. May 20 1791 m. Ede Lee James b Feb 44 1793 d. May 5 1813 Joseph b. Feb 18 1795 m. Sarah Moulton Dorothy b. Dec 16 1798 m. Manda T. Cushing.Esq. Abijah b. Mar 5 1802 m. Hannah Sleeper Many of the above families are listed in this book along with a number of Bartlett's. Nat's family is not listed as a group but some of the single Bartletts shown could be kin. Hope this helps. Cheers Bernie Bradner -----Original Message----- From: DJSchroder@aol.com <DJSchroder@aol.com> To: QC-ETANGLO-L@rootsweb.com <QC-ETANGLO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, July 13, 2000 10:20 AM Subject: Re: [QC-ETANGLO] Pinkham/Stanstead >Hi List, > >I am sure she is a somehow related me, I am still looking for information on >Martha Jane Pinkham, who married my gggg Nathaniel Bartlett. They both were >born around 1794-1796. Never have been able to find the parent or sibling of >Nathaniel Bartlett. They were married in Stanstead. > >Thanks >D. Bartlett Schroder > >

Hi List, I am sure she is a somehow related me, I am still looking for information on Martha Jane Pinkham, who married my gggg Nathaniel Bartlett. They both were born around 1794-1796. Never have been able to find the parent or sibling of Nathaniel Bartlett. They were married in Stanstead. Thanks D. Bartlett Schroder

Hello List! I have found a picture lately of the loveliest lady. She looks like the best cookie-baking, hug-giving Gramma in the world - but I don't have a clue who she is!! The name Aunt Mary STUART is written on the bottom and the picture was taken in Montreal. During a search of the Mount Hermon Cemetery in Sillery, Quebec I found that she was buried with my G.G.G.Grandfather John Rowe LLOYD. The burial register gives the information that she was born Mary GIBSON abt. 1814. She died at age 64 abt. May 22, 1878. Is anyone familiar with these names? She must have been a prominent member of the family and I would love to claim such a lovely woman as family........but who is she?? Thanks Carol (Lloyd) Wright Coquitlam, B.C., Canada cricket56@home.com

My gg grandfather James LLOYD imigrated to Quebec from Devon in 1851 with his wife, 2 sons, and 2 daughters. James (from the family story) was the only Protestant teacher in the Province of Quebec. His son John Rowe LLOYD taught at Mountain School in, what at the time was Bergerville, and is now known as Sillery, 2 of John Rowe LLOYD's daughters, May and Amy. Does anyone have any information on this family? Marlene in Delta, BC BCGS member #4240

I have Brocks, Millers and Coursers from the Glen Sutton PQ area, particulary looking for Sarah Courser who married Solomon Brock. Would like to know her parents names or any siblings. Thanks Janice

Hi Everyone, Just a reminder of the Canada Genealogy Chat this evening from 8-9 PM Eastern Time. I do not know if I can be there as my phone co. and new internet provider are having problems changing everything over. I hope this will be fixed real soon. For any new people who would like to join in and hopefully linkup with another family researcher, the address is: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm Just follow the links to the chatroom, click on the "FLOAT" tab and then only type in a name and click on "ok, connect". That will take you into the chatroom. To say anything, just type in something in the long narrow box that says "type here" and then hit your enter key. To talk to someone specific, type their name in first before your remark or question. When you get ready to leave the chat, just say good nite and wait a minute and let those who want to respond say something to you. Then just click on the "log-off chat" link and exit the room like you would any other webpage. That's all there is to it. Hope to see you all there and enjoy. Good luck on your searches. Sue macduff@infi.net

I would like to thank all the members who responded to my plea for help in the search for our elusive Joseph Mason from somewhere in Canada . While the results did not produce the conclusive results they all were of great value and much appreciated and I am still working some of the many great suggestions. Because the request mentioned above was kind of specific, it may have been discarded by others doing research on the Masson/Mason families of Vermont and Quebec Canada. While I would really like to find this elusive individual I also would like to hear from any researcher doing family history on these Masson or Mason families. I have lots of little pieces of information on these families and I know that a lot of them are related but I need help in putting the pieces together. Jimd@n-jcenter.com

The link of Amadon and Thurber is not unique here. From information I have, an Isaac Thurber married Rezinah Huntoon of Unity NH at Unity NH. 17 Feb 1791. Before Rezinah died and Isaac Thurber remarried to Druzilla Hicks of Connecticut, they apparently had a daughter Sarah Thurber, who I show as died in Tingwick, Quebec 27 Oct 1867 as widow of John Amidon. I apologize for not being able to give any further info as to where I got the below, but you can check it out: November 29, 1791 - Isaac Thurber sells "the farm that I now live on" (50 acres) in Warner, Hillsborough Co., NH, to Moses Pressey (Hillsborogh Co. Land Deeds, Vol. 33, pages 314 - 315) August 26, 1792 - Isaac and Rezinah Huntoon Thurber's daughter, Sarah (Sally) born. (St. James, Leeds, Folio 17, 1838, baptism record) August 24, 1793 - Isaac living in Pomfret, Windsor Co., VT (notary acknowledgement on 29 Nov. 1791 land deed, page 315) 1794 - Isaac in Warner, New Hampshire ---- - Isaac Thurber married Drucilla Hicks "of Connecticut" 1798 - Isaac goes to Clifton, Quebec (LOWER CANADA) from Canaan, VT. stays 2 yrs. (Lot 8, Range 3) History of Compton County, Channel, p. 203. May have traveled on the road from Canaan VT, which extended to Sawyerville, Quebec (LOWER CANADA). 27 Oct. 1867 - Sarah Thurber Amidon (Isaac's dau. by Rezinah Huntoon), widow of the late John Amidon, died in Tingwick, Quebec, age 79. -----Original Message----- From: Bill & Eleanor Brady [mailto:brady-ajw@sympatico.ca] Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 8:25 AM To: QC-ETANGLO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [QC-ETANGLO] Re: McCartney-Amadon-Thurber Tim, I read your message, and like Heather, thought that Peaslee should be Paisley, but did not pick up on the New Ireland until I read her response. There is an area which was and is known as New Ireland or New Erin, just to the north of Huntingdon, QC in the Chateauguay Valley, south west of Montreal. Robert Sellar's History of Huntingdon, Chateauguay and Beauharnois, lists the first settlers of lots in the area, and in the Township of Godmanchester, on the 4th Range, lot 10, he shows Jas. and Thos. McCartney. He lists the 3rd Range as New Ireland, but the name seems to have been used for the area in general. From his text on the settling of New Ireland, there is no mention of McCartneys, but the first settlers mentioned were in about 1822, some of the first from Derry, Ireland, including the Sparrow family. For about 20 years it was known as the Sparrow Settlement. The settlement filled up quickly, and was divided between Protestant and Catholic Irish. I can find no mention of the names Amadon or Thurber. I have access to an index to the microfilmed records of the Protestant Churches of the District of Beauharnois, from about 1830 to 1899, which cover this area. The films are available through the LDS family history centres. I can find no McCartney (or the other names) records from the New Ireland area in the index. Do you know if they were Catholic? There may be other areas in Quebec called New Ireland, but at least you have the name McCartney here. A check for Catholic records would seem to be in order. Bill Brady

Polly, Can you please let me know if you get any response to your query. I too am looking for help in Drummond, specifically the towns of Wickham and Durham. I'm looking for information on the surnames ELMORE / ELMOR and FERGUSON. William ELMORE and Thomas FERGUSON were granted land in Drummond following the War of 1812. They appear to have left by the time of the 1825 census. All the best, Michael Fellows (I see by your address that you are a trans-Tasman neighbour.) > Can anyone tell me whether I am on the correct list to enquire about this > area. > Does it still exist or has it been renamed. > Are there any sites that might give me information about the 1820"s in > this region. > Many thanks > Polly > >

Would anyone know where I could locate info. on those serving in the army in Québec in 1847...specifically a captain....thanks for any information....

Hi from "down under"in Australia, Babs and all other friends on list! Can't solve Rhia's problem, but maybe can ease the puzzle somewhat for her- "Peaslee" is properly "PAISLEY" and there were a lot of folk from around there emigrating C1820 to PQ and thereabouts. Don't bother replying if you don't have an answer, but how does one get from Montreal PQ to Huntingdon village on a Saturday/Sunday by public transport?? (Urgent enquiry re trip to Montreal, and hopefully Huntingdon, at end of July!!) Hopefully, Daryl Lightfoot researching HUNTER and COCKBURN families, Huntingdon PQ -----Original Message----- From: Barbara Mitchell <barbara.mitchell@sympatico.ca> To: QC-ETANGLO-L@rootsweb.com <QC-ETANGLO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, 10 July 2000 15:29 Subject: Re: [QC-ETANGLO] MCCARTNEY - AMADAN - THURBER >PLEASE DON'T EMAIL ME!!!! > >Rhia Mace wrote: > >> Just wondering if anyone has anything to connect to the following: >> George and Sarah MCCARTNEY from Glasgow Scotland has a daughter Agnes >> MCCARTNEY b. Aug 20 1820 Peaslee Scotland. She married Charles Reily >> AMADON son of John AMADON and Sarah THURBER on Dec 6 1841 in New >> Ireland, Quebec. Ring any bells? >> Tim >