Lambton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Smith's Lodge, " The Elms" (fishing camp)

UN86B9 — 4 Jul 2003 9:55:46 GMT

Looking for any information on a fishing camp or lodge that was run by a Cpt. George Smith (?) on or near lots 62 & 63,
Lake Road East. This is where the Shashawanda Creek enters Lake Huron near Kettle Point. Seeking any information on the family or lodge.

Lost Threads in Lambton

Kathleen Donohue Logan — 26 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Timothy J. O'MEARA and his wife Mary emigrated to Middlesex Co. from Co. Tipperary, Ireland in 1847. They lived in London for many years but Mary's death notice states that she died in Watford, Lambton Co. Some of their children are listed as living there as well. I have lost the family line there. A son, Michael O'MEARA married Catherine HOWE and they moved to Belleville but the daughter of this couple, Mary Ann O'MEARA married David ROCHE and raised a family in Watford. Annie O'MEARA, Michael's sister, born in 1844 married Andrew McDONNELL and raised a large family in Watford too. Also, Timothy O'Meara's son, Timothy O'MEARA married Julia T. Byrnes and their daughter, Mary O' MEARA born about 1870 married a man by the name of HIGGINS and raised a large family in Lambton Co. Where did all of these large families go? Related names: DONOHUE, QUINN

Death Record Look-up Request

tharron71 — 24 Dec 2008 10:57:38 GMT

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone would be able to lookup the death of Mary Jane Harron. Maiden name is Aikin (Aikins/Aiken/Aikens). She died between 1901 and 1911 and her last known address was Bothwell, Dawn township, Lambton County. The 1901 census state her date of birth was Aug 16 1834. She was living with her son William Harron at that time and lived next door to her other son James.

Thanks,
Tammy

Frink family

Jon La Bree — 6 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about Amos Bentley FRINK
he lived in Sarnia, Ont. around 1840. He died (according to my records in 1848 in Sarnia, Lambton county. I would like confirmation of that if possible. He was a Captian on the Great Lakes and owned two ships. The "Globe" and the Resolution". Also any information on this family would be helpful as we have a book on the FRINK family due to go to press shortly and I
would like to close this chapter. Thank you. Jon La Bree.

Peloquin/Giveau

gilberte1947 — 21 Dec 2008 9:52:16 GMT

Hi

Need a marriage for Joseph Peloquin & argaret aka Marguerite Giveau#Gibeau#Gibault circa 1860's

They had a son in 1866 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island but were no longer there by 1870 Federal Census.

Same son Norbert wed in Toronto in 1896, no parents mentioned at that time.

I need parents for the couple.

I was advised they could be Mill migrant workers so I am posting border States & in Canada.

If anyone has this line contact me please.

Thanks
Gilberte

WATSON/Ironside

N.Haines — 2 Oct 2004 3:00:35 GMT

Researching my gr-grandparents Agnes WATSON who marr. William IRONSIDE, 1869 Plympton, Lambton Co.
Her parents were James WATSON and Mary Dixon (Dickson) of Scotland.
They had 8 children, all born Camlachie.
Agnes d. l9l5 and William d. 1924, buried Camlachie Cem.
Norma.

Information needed

ghollingshead1 — 2 Oct 2004 2:27:35 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandfather's family. My grandfather's name was William A. McKeown. He was born in Sarnia, Ontario in or around 1915. His father was either Francis or Frank McKeown and his mother was Helen McKeown (nee Proulx I believe), he has/had 3 sisters Marion Egan (nee McKeown), Pauline Archer (nee McKeown) and I do not know the other sisters name.

I know that my great grandfather had 2 brothers Frank and Henry and one sister Mrs. Wesley Maw. My great grandmother Helen had at least one sister Mary.

I would be grateful for any information that could be provided. I have just begun a family tree.
Kerri Hergert

Tanner & Liddy

Joseph Wearing — 23 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in tracing the descendants of two immigrant families who settled in Warwick Twp, Lambton Co in the early 1830s.

One family is that of John Tanner, born in Wiltshire, England is 1787 and died shortly after emigrating in 1839. He came with his wife, Hannah, and six children: John (married Bedeliah Liddy), James (married Mary Ann Campbell), Charles (a lumberman in Michigan), Elizabeth (married John McIntyre), Joseph (married Eliza), and Mary.

The other family is that of John Liddy, born in Co. Clare, Ireland in 1800 and died in Warwick Twp, Lambton Co. in 1882. He came with his wife, Susanna Egan. Two of their children were born in Ireland: Hesteria (also known as Hester or Hessy, married Thomas Kenward), Bedeliah (married John Tanner, see above). The other children, born in Canada, were Jane Frances (married David Lamb), Edward (married Catherine Elliot?), Rebecca (married David M. Ross), and Susannah (married James McGillicuddy).

I have quite a bit of information on these families which I would be happy to share.

carr hare

john bayly — 4 May 2005 4:42:59 GMT

Looking for any info on a William Carr. He married Cecelia Hare sometime after 1908 and died before 1941. Cecelia died in 1948.They lived in the Sarnia, Point Edward area. Thanks: John

Canton - possibly of Swiss descent

Fran — 29 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for Canton family who came from England to the US (possibly Michigan) - maybe UEL, to Lambton County, Plympton Twp.

3 brothers, Peter; John; Joseph, possibly b. US, d. 1939, farmer.

Joseph's wife Mary (Elizabeth?) Pallet(t) d. about 1920, age 60 or 61.

Joseph and Mary had 9 children: Leslie (m); Sarah; Elizabeth; Zoetta; twins Edna & Harry; Rose, 1897-1981, m. 1924 to Reginald Stanley McGuire; William; Dora (d. at 19 of TB).

Sarnia Observer Look-up - William CLIMIE b. 1922 d. 2002

genealogy411 — 28 Jun 2005 9:19:56 GMT

William (Nelson/Neilson?) Climie b. about 1922 and died in 2002. I was wondering if SKS could find a copy of his obituary. I believe it may be in the Sarnia Observer April 17, 2002. I'm not sure if the date is the date of death or the date that the obit appeared in the Newspaper. Any help with this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Alison

Death Records where to get them

RitaWhitlockSomers — 3 Jul 2001 2:44:26 GMT

I have found out my grgrgrandmother died in 1904 in Lambton
Co. Forrest twp. Where do I write to get a death certificate
for her. Do I need a special form and where do I get one?
Thank you very much in advance.
Rita

Elizabeth Elliot

DFantana — 29 Nov 2008 5:36:13 GMT

This is the information I have on Elizabeth Elliot.
dob July 11,1803 in Scarborough,Ont her parents were James and Janet Thompson Elliot.
Elizabeth married John Willer Dec 30,1821.
The had a son named James who married a Jane Demaray and a daughter name Janette dob 1825 who married a Simon Demaray.
I just wonder if any one has any information on this family

Laurie, Lowry, Lowrie

Nancy Shier Crocetti — 5 Oct 2008 9:18:45 GMT

I am looking for any descendants of the above surnames.
James & Euphemia Laurie (Lowry, Lowrie) and their 8 children came to Kent from Scotland in 1841.
Children: John's first wife was Mary Cameron,second wife
was Catherine McPherson; Jean married Jerome Best (my gg grandmother); Agnes married John McGregor; Margaret died
at the age of 20; James married Margaret Tier; Euphemia
married John Cleveland; Janet married James Alex Fletcher;
Walter, I believe died as a child.
If any of these names sound familiar please email me. I'll
be happy to share what info I have.

Munro's in Lambton Co

B. Workman — 6 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for information on:

1. Malcolm A. Munro Born: ???? Married: ? Died ???? Buried at Duthill Cemetery Sombra Twp
+ Mary ? Born: ???? Died: ???? Buried at Duthill Cemetery Sombra Twp
......... 2. Mary Belle Munro Born: 18 August 1886 Rodney, Ontario Married: 24 February 1909 Died: 26 July 1961 Buried at Riverside Cemetery Sombra Twp
......... + Joseph Workman Born: 26 September 1877 Sombra, Ontario Died: 1959

Notes: Malcolm and Mary moved to Lambton Co. from Elgin Co. Year unknown. Other children unknown.

Any info that may help me is appreciated.

Thank you!

What happened to Wyoming, Ontario

bonorm1 — 19 Jan 2008 6:01:54 GMT

My father and his siblings were all born in Wyoming Ontario.They were born in 1908-1912-1917. My grandfather Tom Jones died there in 1919. I have tried to find information on Wyoming etc. pictures of anything. There doesn't seem to be much out there. Possibly it does not exist anymore.
thanks
Bonnie

Please - Mt Carmel Cemetery Look-up request - Slater Family

carolvanharn — 4 Jul 2002 2:45:05 GMT

Would SKS Please send me the transcript for the Slater Family in Mt Carmel Cemetery in Broole Twp, Lambton County?

SLATER Elizabeth
SLATER Frederick
SLATER H. A.
SLATER Henry & Elizabeth
SLATER William

Kind regards,
Carol
carolvanharn@yahoo.ca

CLENDENNING Family

Richard L Clendening — 13 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

original post: 27 Feb 1998

I am currently researching the CLENDENNING family tree. My research has taken me to Ontario. I found a James CLENDENNING listed in Lakeview Cemetery in Sarnia. I believe he may be my great-great grandfather. I would appreciate any information about this man! Thank you very much

Greenway

sawabeth — 21 Aug 2003 3:27:44 GMT

Is there anyone on the board from Greenway? My great-great grandparents the Mason's lived on Mark Settlement Road...and I noticed that the old homestead (which they built) is empty now. My Aunt used to own the building on the corner of Greenway Road & Mark Settlment...it used to be a mercantile.
Any info on them or the home would be GREATLY apprectiated.

Rogers in Lambton Co.

Ayside2 — 2 Jan 2005 6:30:36 GMT

William Rogers b 1793 (England) m Ann Sheppard b 1801(England) d 1879. In 1848 the Rogers family left England and came to Bosanquet Twsp., Lambton Co. with most of their children. The children of William and Ann that came to Bosanquet were
Ann b 1825
Elizabeth b 1828 d 1923 m Hiram Rawlings
William John b 1830 d 1909 m Ann Hodgson
James b 1833 m Rosanna
Sarah Jane b 1835 d 1920 m Jacob Hodgson
Clara Mary b 1838 d 1933 m Robert Vance
I would be interested in hearing from anybody connected with any part of this family.

Alvinston Cemetary records

rvanbeck12 — 4 Oct 2008 4:06:55 GMT

I am looking for a Robert J. Stevens birth about 1845?

ALLWORTH/CLARIS

SPodolinsky7184 — 28 Sep 2008 5:15:27 GMT

Hi: Just trying to find more on Eliza Phipps(ALLWORTH)Claris she married Christopher Charles Claris at St.Thomas Anglican Church Elgin,On. 9 July 1840.I am descended from her sister Henrietta Married Noah Silcox.
Anyway seems to me I remember going to a golden wedding anniversary up in Sarnia area years ago to do with this side of family but met so many people I don't remember much and no one could really explain relationship just that we were related.They had a William who became a Reverend and from census material(1881) I found he married a woman of german descent in census family was Julia 8yrs old,Charles 5 yrs old,Amelia 1, wife Siranah?Horton? m.July 19th 1872? Frome,On
Their other children listed as Amelia 1841,Sarah Judith(know she married Silcox cousin)then Rev William,next Julia 1848 then John 1852 and all born in Frome,On.Can.It's also stated in Silcox Saga that Sarah was only survivng child? Female-I'm guessing ? No further info than that?
Thanks in advance for any info or if your related well hi their. Sue Podolinsky

Hornbostels, of Sarnia and Guelph

pgoddensmith — 22 Nov 2004 12:48:51 GMT

Interested in contact with anyone who has information about Hornbostel family of Sarnia and Guelph- names include William Arthur Hornbostel, 1917-1979; Arthur Phillip Hornhostel 1896 (Guelph) to Dec 15, 1967 Sarnia; his wife Alice Marie Knight; Philip Henry Hornbostel b.1875 Puslinch etc

Descendants of Alexander & Emma (Bycraft) Campbell

Robert Campbell — 22 Mar 2003 5:56:01 GMT

I am the grandson of Alexander Pettigrew Campbell and his wife Emma Philanda (Bycraft) Campbell.Alexander was born in Lambton Co.and Emma was born in Scio Michigan.They married in Ann Arbor Michigan Mar. 8th 1882 and moved to Manitoba.They had 8 children.Alvin Bartley, Herbert Horatio,Frank Fisher(my dad),Roger,Colin,Caroline Luella,Stella Blanche,Robert Alexander(whom I am named after).Alexander and Emma are buried in Ross Bay Cemetary in Victoria BC along with the following children,Alvin and his wife Alice,and Stella .Stella lived in Victoria in the 1970's while I was stationed in Esquimalt.My father died Sept.6th 1986 and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetary in Burnaby BC along with my sister Kathryn Barbara Campbell.Emma's parents were Edward Bycraft Sr. and his wife Harriet( Marsh) Bycraft.I would love to hear from any relatives of the above listed people.
Thank you.
Robert Campbell

John NORTON and Elizabeth SMITH

pattibaconacker — 8 Apr 2002 1:29:21 GMT

original post: 20 Mar 1998

Looking for info on John NORTON and Elizabeth SMITH. Both born abt 1840. Both buried in Arkona, Lambton Co., Ontario.

Notes for John NORTON: Age in 1871: 30, Calc. birthdate: 1840-1841, Birthplace: Ontario, Ethnic origin: Dutch, Religious affil.: Protestant, Occupation: Farmer, Province: Ontario, District: Ontario North, Sub-district: Uxbridge, Division: 3.

Children of John NORTON and Elizabeth SMITH are:
i. Malinda NORTON, m. HILBORN.
ii. Lemuel Harvey NORTON, b. Abt. 1860, Arkona, Ontario, Canada
iii. Sarah NORTON, b. Abt. 1860, Arkona, Ontario, Canada; m. MCPHERSON
iv. Mary NORTON, b. Abt. 1860, Arkona, Ontario, Canada; m. WELSH
v. Stephen David NORTON, b. 27 Jan 1865, Arkona, Ontario, Canada; d. 21 Dec 1945, Deer Lodge, Powell, Montana; m. Laura Frances DADDOW, 16 Mar 1890, Missoula, Missoula, Montana
vi. Melvin Herbert (Bert) NORTON, b. 1866, Arkona, Ontario, Canada; d. 1958, Drummond, Granite, Montana; m. Mary Jane, Abt. 1889
vii. Francis NORTON, b. Abt. 1870, Arkona, Ontario, Canada; m. DAWSON
viii.John NORTON, b. Abt. 1870, Arkona, Ontario, Canada
ix. Catherine NORTON, b. Abt. 1870, Arkona, Ontario, Canada; m. LOOMUS

The May Family- Forest, Ont.

Karen Smith — 8 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Richard May and wife Mary Pelling settled in Plympton Twp. in early 1830's. Children were: George (m. Susan), Frederick (m. Eliz. Carter), Richard (m. Hannah Dove), Harriett (m. Angus McKinley), Sarah (m. David Schram), Eleanor (m. Joshua Cronkite) and Ann. Would like to find descendants.

Cecil Willard Hales

footiestuds — 24 Jun 2008 9:47:28 GMT

Hi
I'm trying to trace any relatives of Cecil Willard Hales 1904-1990 Lambton County Ontario. He was married to Bernice Spaulding, lived Capel Street along with my Grandfather Frederick Lawton 1900-1949 Widnes England. He was the only main link I have to my Grandfather and any info would be greatly appreciated

Resurrection Cemetery/Grandview Memorial - help

aspen89 — 28 May 2008 2:23:52 GMT

Does anyone have a transcription of this cemetery?
I am looking for the dates on the stones for these people:
Helen McDowell
Irene McDowell
Joseph McDowell
William McDowell

Many thanks!
Megan McDowell Mueller

MCINTRYE & STEWARD STEWART or any other spelling

Kathleen Brogan-Hains — 26 Nov 2003 2:37:10 GMT

looking for information about a Margaret McIntrye nee Steward from Lamboton, Essex or Middlesex areas they lived in all county's. The time period is 1900 to 1960. Margaret disappeared in the late 1950's and would like to find any information. It was rumoured that they were good friends of the Joe Lewis boxer - it may be that she was from the Michigan area.

Isabella Aitken

NancyHipwell — 14 Aug 2008 5:44:55 GMT

Searching for birth record for Isabella Aiken, dau of William (George?) Aitken and Elizabeth (Isabella) nee Maitland, born 16 May 1856 in Lambton County, Ontario.

Also need her marriage record (in order to verify their parents' names to Thomas McIlwain 2 May 1878, possibly in Sarnia. I believe Thomas was the son of George and Phoebe (Hyatt) McIlwain.

Hill

rise561 — 12 Sep 2002 2:12:21 GMT

I'm looking for any info on Emma Hill born abt 1868, he father was Thomas Hill and I know she had a brother Wesley Hill. Emma married Amos Walker Evans then moved to Dawn Twp.

Grand Bend - Fountain House & Beckenhauer/Quigley

garnetquigley — 29 May 2008 8:40:00 GMT

Have received a tif of the sketch of a hotel with the label "Fountain House, H Beckenhauer, propr, Grand Bend, Stephen Tp, Ontario". Someone later dated the photo as from 1879. It is believed this refers to Henry Beckenhauer (also spelled Boeckenhauer or Bockenhauer).

The 1871 Census for Hay Twp, Huron County shows Henry's occupation as Hotelkeeper and I am hoping it related to the above hotel. The census includes his wife Margaret (abt 1844) and dgt Leonore (abt 1869). Margaret Quigley, dgt of my gr-gr-grandparents Bryan Quigley and Margaret Ryan, had married Henry in 1868. In 1876 the then widower Henry married Hannah Sweet and started a new family. Leonore never appeared in the later census records for Henry and Hannah.

After the 1871 census both Margaret and Leonore disappeared from Henry's family history as well as from that of the Quigleys. No one knows where and when Margaret died, and nothing at all about even the existance of Leonore.

My "Fountain House" googling is getting me no where. Does anyone know anything about this hotel, or what it may have been named later? And if anyone should happen to have access to the Grand Bend cemetery/records would you be able to check if Margaret and/or Leonore are buried there. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Garnet Quigley

Seeking Leonard or McIntosh family information

willmath — 27 Jun 2008 1:02:13 GMT

Grandfather, John Leonard b. 1870 Lambton area. His father was William Leonard b. 1834 prob. England or Ireland and mother was Catherine McIntosh b. 1845 Scotland. John immigrated to Michigan about 1877. Please add any information about the family to what I have. Thank you very much, Penny

Captain Harry Alison Wisbeach ON

George McCabe — 7 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Captain Alison founded the community of Wisbeach near Warwick about 1830 after retiring from the British Army. He and his wife Frances Sinclair are buried at the Church there. They had nine surviving children. The daughters married men with the above surname list. Capt. Alison was my ggg grandfather he died Jan. 11, 1867. I would like to contact relatives. I have detailed information and pictures for those interested.

Cann, DeLone

Luann Cann — 28 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for George Cann who was married to MaryAnn Delone. He was born in England and she in France. She died when she was about 54 years old and he then lived with his children.I am searching for information on both of them.

Beechwood Forest Transcription Look Up

Sharon_EilersSharp — 17 Apr 2007 1:45:44 GMT

Does anyone have a copy of the Beechwood Forest Cemetery that could look up the following family for me ?? (info from the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid) Greatly appreciatied.

Harold Edward Hall (s/o Robert G. Hall & Mary E.)

Robert George Hall h/o Mary E. Mackness)

Mary E. (Mackness)

Edith M. Hall (w/o George Main)

George Main

Connerty

LeslieRowlands88 — 30 Jun 2008 5:22:37 GMT

Starting a new research on the name of Connerty & Rowlands,Margaret Rowlands born 1900 in Birkett St Liverpool,there is a marriage of a Ann to James Connerty in Liverpool 1927.
Margaret was a aunt the 1st born child to Edward Rowlands & ann Eaves,only recently found this relation I remember as a child a aunt Minn
Les R

Fournie

jg_mc — 22 Nov 2001 10:51:45 GMT

I am looking for any info on family history or living relatives

Robert Mc Cordic and Mariah Fletcher

leighd1961 — 24 Jun 2008 5:11:40 GMT

I am trying to find information on Robert Mc Cordic born around 1793 in Bellyshannon, Ireland. I know that he came to Canada as a young boy and eventually married Mariah Fletcher and had eleven children. Robert and Maria lived in New Brunswick and eventually moved to Ontario. I would love to find out if there is anyone that has any information on his parents over in Ireland. Or if anyone has any idea on how I can access files over in Ireland. According to a note that my Uncle had on the Mc Cordic's they were driven out of Ireland around the time of King James and in order to return to their homeland they had to change the spelling of the last name.

Lucas US to Canada - fugutive slaves

shawnjackson16 — 5 Jun 2008 9:53:15 GMT

I am looking to connect with anyone who may be connected to the line of LUCAS (fugitive slaves) that immigrated from the USA in the late 1800's.
1861 CENSUS DAWN TOWNSHIP LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA

LUCAS
Moses USA 69 Farmer (patriarch), Nelly USA 66 (wife)
Judson USA 38 Farmer (son 1), Malinda USA 29 (wife)
Austin USA 12, Thomas USA 9, Henry Ont 4, Alice Ont 2
William USA 41 (son 2), Ann USA 29 (wife)
Delilah USA 15, Ellen USA 13, Moses USA 12, Willis USA 10,
Harris USA 9, James Ont 7,William Ont 3
Austin USA 30 EM (son 3)Mary USA 26 (wife)
William USA 8, Amanda Ont 1

It is believed that Moses's son Isaiah (Isaac) Lucas born abt Jan 1 1817 came shortly after this census with his wife Mary Susan King born Mar 15 1822 in Pennsylvania, and thier kids:

Richard Lucas B: ABT 1837 married Rachel Ann Jones
Julie Ann Lucas B: ABT 1844 married Asa Richardson
Joseph Henry Lucas B:ABT 1848 married Pricilla Smith
Mary Jane Lucas B: ABT 1859 married George Tanner
Mary Frances Lucas B: ABT 1854 married Charles Henry White
Susan Elizabeth Lucas B:ABT 1855 married John P. Richardson
Isaiah Lucas B: ABT 1864 married Charity Robbins

Surnames also found in my line include:
Richardson, Thurman, Rhue, VanDyke, Harris, Baynard, VanDusen, Ladd, Warren, Butler, Washington, Pope, Brown, Davis, Handsor, Harding, Clay, Highgate, Talbot, Sims, McCorkle, Burnett, Travis, Lee, Jackson.

I am the decendant of Moses via son Judson Lucas and wife Malinda, son Thomas Coleman Lucas and wife Mary Jane Vandyke, Son Charles Lucas and wife Irene Davis, Daughter Hattie Mae Lucas and husband Harold Lee Jackson, son Charles David Jackson and wife Linda Mae West.

If any relatives are out there I would love to hear from you and possibly connect our research.

WOULD THESE PHOTO'S BE YOUR FAMILY

bea422r1 — 19 Jun 2008 9:47:10 GMT

You will find my old family photos in
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ongrey/
Scroll down then click on Ancestral Photo Queries on the left side of page.

I have (6) group entries of old pictures under the name Bea's photos:

If anyone can identify these pictures please let me know

Millard Family in Sarnia

kmillard134 — 8 Jun 2008 2:28:23 GMT

I am trying to trace my family in the Sarnia area. I have found my grandfather, who was born and died in Sarnia:

Charles Gervais Millard b. 23 Nov 1897 d. 14 Oct 1966

His father:

Charles Edward Millard b. 27 Sep 1859 (Port Burwell) d. 20 Oct 1935 (Sarnia)

I know that his father's name was David Millard, and he died in Sarnia 11 Sep 1894. However, I am not able to find out where, or exactly when he was born (it was abt. 1831), or who his family was. I am looking for any information on my GGGrandfather.

Vahey/Stone marriage in 1863

auntalva — 7 Jan 2003 5:54:20 GMT

John James VAHEY and Ida M. STONE were married in Nov. 1863 in Lambton County, Ontario. He was born in Port Hope, s/o William & Eleanor Vahey; she was born in London, Ont., d/o Andrew & Ann Stone. Looking for any further information about any of these families' origins.

Widder Station , Lambton, Ontario

William Matheson — 19 Nov 2006 11:52:14 GMT

I am trying to locate some info on Margaret Matheson and her family, son John, daughter Maggie. They lived in Widder in 1873. Any info will be appreciated

Bassett family of Sarnia circa 1860's

dannybou — 28 May 2008 2:15:28 GMT

I am researching the Bassett family, namely Ralph Bassett and Frank(Francis) Bassett from Montreal who would have moved to Lambton around 1853. Ralph established himself at Sarnia while Frank could have gone to Algonac, Michigan. I have located Ralph on the 1861 and 1871 census returns but I lose him there after. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia, Look Up...

Germaine986 — 5 Dec 2002 6:26:04 GMT

I need the birth and death dates of Charlotte Elizabeth
and John A. MacKENZIE, both are buried at Hillsdale Cemetery as found on the Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid.
Thank You for any help !!
Germaine...

Kelly Family - Wyoming, Alvinston, Oil Springs, Sarnia

coreen57 — 9 Jan 2002 6:37:14 GMT

James Kelly b 1812 Wexford, Ireland d 1864 Baby's Point Ireland married Margaret Seeds

Their Children:

1 John Allan Kelly Sr. b 1856 Western Canada d Wyoming, ON
married Ann Forbes d/o Alexander Forbes b Wyoming, ON d 1944 Wyoming
2 Matilda
3 Robert
4 Jane m Harris Dell
5 Margaret m Edward Durance
6 George
7 Henry
8 Arthur

Children of John Allan Kelly Sr. and Ann Forbes:

1 John Allan Kelly Jr. b 1888 Alvinston d 1949 Sarnia married Alice Margrite Webster d/o William Harold Webster and Melissa Taylor.
John Allen Kelly Jr. and Alice Margarite Webster were married Aug 13, 1913 in Sarnia
2 Henry Alexander Kelly
3 Frederick Harol Kelly m Mae Brocan
4 James Percy Kelly
5 Minnie Kelly m Bert Green
6 Jane
7 Mary m Hugh Kelly
8 Maggie (Margaret)m Tom Barr

SIDNEY SAYERS b.1846 LAMBTON CO.,ONT. s/o THOMAS ENGLAND TO CANADA 1850 bio. MI

colleen — 5 Jun 2005 7:45:38 GMT

People from Lambton who married in St. Clair Michigan

Kathy O'Leary — 19 Feb 2004 9:36:16 GMT

Could someone tell me why a couple living in China Township. Lambton County would get married in St. Clair, Michigan. My great great grandparents, Andrew Garvey and Julia Ann McKenna, were married in St. Clair County in May 1841. Apparently a lot of couples did this and I sure don't know why.
My family is Catholic.
Thanks for any insights.
Kathy O'Leary

DOAN, DORAN, DAVIS

John Doan — 10 Aug 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Does anyone know of any connection to these three surnames that I don't know about. Doran and Davis have come up, Doran in the 1871 census for Lambton Co. and Davis was brought up by an elder of my family but they didn't know how they fit in. Any ideas please let me know.
John Doan (519) 451 -0789

jdoan@lonet.ca

Allen family of early Warwick

steeldad2001 — 9 May 2008 5:17:08 GMT

My great grandmother was Margaret Allen. She immigrated to Canada from Ireland when she was about 5 years old, on Nov 17, 1847 in Bosanquet. Margaret's parents were James and Mary
In 1859 she married John Ginn a resident of Arkona, native of England. I would like to know where the Allens ship may have disbarked, so I can see if I can locate the part of Ireland they came from. My uncle says his grandmother had burns on her face that were a result of a fire that distroyed her home in Ireland. He said the fire was set because of religious differences of their neighbors.

Dunham-Scroggie

Leannek4444 — 8 May 2008 7:18:08 GMT

I am just starting my search and looking for any information relating to the Dunham or Scroggie families who would have been in the Point Edward, Sarnia, Forest area. I am begining with Isabelle and Stanley Dunham and trying to go back I have found that Isabelle was born a Scroggie and had two brothers Robert and William. I am not sure about Stanley's siblings. I know that Isabelle and Stan lived in Point Edward for many years and that Stan had been involved with horses and may have been a milk devilery person at one time. Please if you have any information that you think may be realative let me know.

McLean query in London Free Press

DBurr3378 — 4 May 2008 11:30:58 GMT

The following was in the Free Press Sunday May 4, 2008. I thought there might be someone on this forum who would know who this is. Debbie Burr

Searching for relatives of Archie McLean, Lancaster pilot

I'm writing from England in the hope Free Press readers might be able to help me trace a member of the McLean family so I can pass on information I've unearthed about the death in 1944 of Pilot Officer Archie Stewart McLean, killed in action in the Second World War. I understand there may be members of the family living in London.

Archie grew up in Petrolia and would have been about 16 years old when the war began in 1939. Like many young Canadian lads, he joined the militia at 17 and then RCAF as soon as he was old enough at 18 and set sail for England "to do his bit." On completion of his training as a Lancaster bomber pilot, he was posted to 50 Squadron at Skellingthorpe near Lincoln, England.

I got to know of Archie when I was researching my wife's family history because her uncle, John Sillender, was the tail gunner in Archie's crew and they both appear in photographs John left behind. In trying to find out what happened to John I've managed to piece together the events that led to the sudden death of the crew, two Canadian and five British, on the night of Sept. 12, 1944.

For some time after the war, the two mothers corresponded, but contact was lost when John's mother died 30 years ago and the letters have not survived. Recently, however, a friend who lives in Germany kindly agreed to photograph the graves of the crew for me in Rheinberg Cemetery and the pictures arrived a few days ago. All seven young airmen lie together, side by side. At the base of Archie's headstone, rooted in the bare March ground, is a small bleached and weather-beaten wooden cross -- clearly someone remembers him and has visited his grave within the last two or three years.

I'd like to pass on the information I have. It may be of some value to his family. I'd be most grateful for any help you can give.

Jef Robinson

Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom

jyrob@hotmail.com

Alvinston Cemetery records

RuthWaite55 — 27 Apr 2008 1:25:02 GMT

looking for data for Selby Gilroy and family buried in Alvinston Cemetery

Looking for info on John Breakey & Family

SimoneLabor81 — 18 Apr 2008 8:08:12 GMT

Looking for the family of
William James Breakey & Ann Wright
His parents are John Breakey and Eliza? Fenney
William James Breakey was born abt 1861 in Peterborough, Ontario. The family live in Sarnia On.
Thank you
Simone
smlabor@hotmail.com

looking for info on Breakey

SimoneLabor81 — 18 Apr 2008 8:05:26 GMT

Looking for family for
William James Breakey & Ann Wright
His parents are John Breakey and Eliza? Fenney
William James Breakey was born abt 1861 in Peterborough, Ontario. The Breakey family live in Sarnia On.
Thank you
Simone
smlabor@hotmail.com

William Walker Dawn Township

primer1 — 18 Apr 2008 2:57:58 GMT

I am looking for William Walker who married Sarah Gibson in 1843. They were married in Chatham but the marriage record says they were from Dawn. Does anyone have a guess why they would have been married in Chatham and not Dawn?? This marriage record is all I can find on this couple. They had two sons James and Robert but seems to disapear. Sarah is found in the 1880 US census living in Oregon married to a Luman Howe. On that census record it says that she came to the US in 1856. ANY ideas will be appreciated.

Sherry

LOOKING FOR DESCENDANTS OF ZEBEDEE BULL/BEAUL, EUPHEMIA TWP.

MaryAnnMorin71 — 18 Jun 2003 11:53:52 GMT

Looking for descendants of Zebedee Bull. The second or third generation changed their name to Beaul. Information we have is Zebedee was born in England or Wales in 1820 and died in Euphemia Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario in 1901. Looking for any information to tell where in England or Wales he came from or perhaps immigration to US and then Canada.

May have been married three times. 1st to ?, 2nd to Josephine ?, b. 1814, d. 1866, burial Carey Cemetery, Euphemia Twp., with two children, Joseph & Elmira; 3rd to Mary Hewitt. She was born January 10, 1826. Was 75 in 1901. Zebedee is also buried in the Carey Cemetery. Whereabouts of Mary Hewitt are not yet known.

Children of Zebedee were:
George, b. 1847, we are looking for descendants
William, b. 1847, we are looking for descendants
Alexander, b. 1855
Sylvenus, b. 1857
Charlotte, born 1859, married William Randall, we are looking for descendants
Zebedee, born 1860
Angeline, born 1861, married ?, we are looking for descendants
Eli, born 1864
Isabella, born 1865, married?, we are looking for descendants
John, born 1870

Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Beaul and Bull family

marthaball26 — 24 Jun 2001 10:33:15 GMT

I am trying to find information on my Great-grandfather Alexander Beaul(Ball) who was born in about 1856. He married Margaret Marshall-daughter of James Marshall and Martha Symington- in 1880 and moved to Michigan, where he died in 1892. He had a brother Zebedee Beaul born 1860 who married Katie MacDonald and lived in Bothwell. He also had brothers John, Issac, Eli and maybe others. Their father could be either John or Zebedee Bull or Beaul and I think their mother was Mary. Any information would be appreciated! Thankyou, Martha Hart

McPhederan in Plympton

DBurr3378 — 6 Apr 2008 10:06:11 GMT

Recent family research has revealed a new connection to the family of Peter Campbell and Nelly/Ellen McLarty.This family came from Scotland and eventually settled at Nassagaweya, Halton Cty. in the 1840's. Their youngest daughter Christiana Campbell married George Gray and they settled in Bosanquet Twp. Lambton Cty. after their 1862 marriage. Christiana's obit mentioned some nephews and family we were not aware of . It turns out that Christie's sister Janet married John McPhederan/McPhedran and this family lived in Plympton. Two of their daughters--Flora and Mary married into the Buchanan family of Plympton and another, Nancy married Robert Anderson. The Anderson's son William Wesley also came to Bosanquet. Another daughter, Ellen married John Napper and they too settled in Plympton. Another sister of Christie's, Jane married Hugh McTaggart and they lived in Ekfrid Twp. Middlesex Cty. as did Christie's brother Duncan. Christiana Campbell Gray was the youngest member of her family and when she died in 1922 all of her siblings were gone. So the family had no idea that there were relatives so close. My question is, are there any descendants of these families still living in Lambton? I would love to make contact with any cousins. Many thanks for your help. Debbie Burr

Kennedy

sscarey60127 — 7 Mar 2008 4:29:07 GMT

I am looking for information on a William Kennedy b. July 10, 1908 Sarnia. I am looking specifically for his parents and or siblings. William died October 1964 in Port Huron, MI.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Susan

Coates Family

poochy1955 — 6 Apr 2008 12:52:16 GMT

i am looking for info on the Coates family that came to Canada from England. I am trying to locate family as I am Ricky Sowders Coates and I am desended from Mark Coates if any one has info please contact me at poochy1955@yahoo.com

Rose,s

sonnies58 — 5 Apr 2008 8:04:41 GMT

Looking for Bonnie Jean Rose born 1966 father Herbert Stanly Melvin Rose

MORGAN Family in ARKONA, WARWICK

wendysmith49 — 27 Feb 2008 3:29:20 GMT

looking to connect Morgan family; Joseph and Jessie Morgan and Children buried in Arkona Cemetery. Looking to connect with anyone researching this family. Believe this child: Mary Ann was married to Rev. James Samis.

Garrett (Michael or Patrick)

barden158 — 4 Apr 2008 5:12:42 GMT

I have the family of Michael Garrett (Margaret) and 7 children listed in the 1861 census for Plympton township Lambton County. Any help in finding his arrival in Canada would really be appreciated.

Finding unmarked graves in Hillsdale Cemetery

mariekin94 — 18 Mar 2008 12:05:53 GMT

I have an obituary for a Mrs. (Captain) Martha Tomlinson, who died April 12, 1901. Her obit was in the Petrolia Advertiser and Canadian Oil Journal on April 17, 1901. The obit states that she was buried in Hillsdale Cemetery, but the OCFA does not show her. Is it possible that she is buried in an unmarked grave, and if so, how do I find out??
Also, she was married to Captain Nicholas Tomlinson, and according to the obit for Martha, it sounds as if he was still living when she died. I can't find a death registration for him, nor a gravesite. The obit reads, in part, as follows:
"when nineteen years old was married to Capt. N. Tomlinson, and in 1871 they moved to the 10th line of Moore Tp., where they resided until a couple of years ago, since when they have lived with their children here."
This leads me to believe that Nicholas Tomlinson was still living when his wife died. Anyone with any ideas as to how to find him??

Duncan McIlmurray, Warwick

Maurianne Webster — 9 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any McIlmurray people. Cannot locate any record of Duncan lived in Warwick in 1847 but may have died shortly thereafter. Was married to Margaret Forsythe and had sons James, William, George & Samuel.

William and Edith Griffin of Sarnia

iquinn176 — 15 Mar 2008 1:49:16 GMT

I am looking for information about, and any descendants of, William Griffin, born between 1875-1878 in Ontario. He married Edith Wismer, and he was employed by the Grand Trunk Railroad. He died in 1917. I would like to find out if there are any living descendants . . .and where they are buried, if possible.

ALLENs of Pt Edward and Sarnia

19 Oct 2005 1:37:58 GMT

original post: 4 Mar 1998

I am working on the ALLEN family from Point Edward and Sarnia. Although the information is presently limited to a few hundred names, it might be the information needed for people researching the ALLEN, BRYANT and BROWN families of Lambton County.

Looking for: GOLTZ MAVES WENDT BLUE LIVINGSTON MANGAN LATSHAW

Martin family

Ajc0813 — 9 Jul 2001 6:15:57 GMT

Looking for info on John J. Martin married to Elizabeth White in Ontario. May have been living in Basquenet Twp. in the 1871 Census. John was an orphan from Galt(Cambridge) , Ontario. Elizabeth's parents are John White and Mary(Mctacklin) White.

Starting the search for Morgan

hulbertann — 9 Apr 2002 5:57:36 GMT

Through research by a cousin, my great grandfather; Albert Webster Morgan was found to have been born in Bosanquette, Canada August 20,1862. His father, James David Morgan (b. Jan. 9, 1819 in England) married Melissa C. Baldwin (b. Aug. 25, 1829 in Canada?) in Malahide, Ontario July 14, 1847. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hillsdale Cemetery Petrolia

tausch198 — 22 Feb 2008 8:47:05 GMT

I would very much appreciate if anybody has the cemetery transcript for a Dr. A.J. Fisher (Albert Joseph) and his wife Jean Dawson buried in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.

Thankyou

D.Tausch

Jonathan Brackett Euphemia Township, Lambton Co. 1861

brackettwilliam — 20 Feb 2008 5:24:45 GMT

The 1861 census of Euphemia Township, Lambton County, Ontario contains:

Jonathan Brackett, born in USA, 60 years of age who was a farmer
Mary Brackett, born in USA, 61 years of age
Newman Brackett, born in Ontario, 28 years of age
Sarah Brackett, born in Ontario, 20 years of age
John Brackett, born in Ontario, 16 years of age
Martin Brackett, born in Ontario, 24 years of age who was a farmer
Elizabeth Brackett, born in Ontario, 31? years of age (wife of Martin)
Alexander Brackett born in Ontario 1 year old

Newman Brackett is seen in the 1871 and 1881 census of Euphemia Township, Lambton County, Ontario. There was also a Henry Brackett in Kent County, Ontario in the year 1871 who was 39 years of age. Kent County is just south of Lambton County. Henry may be another of Jonathan Brackett’s sons.

Jonathan Brackett is believed to be the son of Christopher Brackett of Bennington, Vermont. Christopher moved to Elbridge, New York about 1800. His son Jonathan “moved to Upper Canada”.

The 1880 census of Allegan County, Michigan includes in Dorr:

John B. Brackett, born in Canada, 38 years of age who was a farmer
Emma A. Brackett, born in Ohio, 21 years of age
Carlottie Brackett, born in Michigan 8 years of age
Harry Z. Brackett, born in Michigan 3 years of age
Mary E. Brackett, born in Michigan 2 years of age

Note: Carlottie must have been the daughter of Myra (Blair) Brackett

and in Hopkins:

Martin Bracket, born in Canada, 42 years of age who was a farmer
Laura Bracket, born in Ohio, 43 years of age
Mazy Bracket stepdaughter (should read Nelson not Bracket)
Edna Nelson, born in NY, 14 years of age, stepdaughter
Amy Nelson, born in Michigan, 9 years of age, stepdaughter
Irene Bracket, born in Michigan 6 months old, daughter

These appear to be the sons of Jonathan Brackett of Ontario Canada (1861). Jonathan Brackett married Mary Fancher. She was the daughter of David Fancher. The book, Lambton’s Hundred Years 1849-1949 was written by Victor Lauriston and was published in 1949 by Haines Frontier Printing Company, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. On page 58 you can read: “The first actual settler in Euphemia was David Fancher. He was of French extraction, his ancestors having settled in the Mohawk Valley of New York State in early colonial days. Fancher as a boy had been a teamster in the Revolutionary Army. When he came to Euphemia in March 1825, he had a large family of grown up sons and daughters. William Walker and Jonathan Brackett, two sons-in-law, located in Lot 17, Concession 3; while Fancher himself too up Lot 18, Concession 3.” This appears to be Jonathan Brackett son of Christopher Brackett of Vermont and later New York State.

According to files found at www.rootsweb.co David Fansher was born about 1771 and died in 1852. He is buried in the Fansher Cemetery, Euphemia Township, Lambton County, Ontario. He was the son of Richard and Sarah (Douglas) Fancher. David and Sarah had children:

Frederick Fansher b. 1797 in New York
Sarah Fansher b. 1799 in New York, married William Walker
Mary Fansher b. 1801 in New York, married Jonathan Brackett
Richard Fansher b. 15 Nov 1803 in New York
Philip Fansher b. 1806 in New York
John Fansher b. 15 Apr 1908 in New York
Eliza Fansher b. 1811
David Fansher b. 01 Jun 1812 in Montgomery, Orange Co. NY
Jane Fansher b. 1814 in New York
Cornelia Fansher b. 1818 in Montgomery, Orange Co. NY

Martin Brackett was born on 16 Jul 1834 and married Elizabeth Ferris. Elizabeth was born on 30 Aug 1828 and died on 17 Jun 1875 in Ontario, Canada. They had two children, James Alexander Brackett b. 24 Jul 1834 and Phillip Brackett b. 18 Apr 1862. It appears that after her death Martin moved to Allegan County, Michigan for a while.

Marriage records for Allegan County include the marriages of Martin and John Brackett. Martin Brackett married Laura (Parker) Nelson on 01 Jan 1878. John B. Brackett married on 15 Nov 1870 to Myra Blair and on 02 Apr 1874 to Emma Stubbert.

John B. Brackett died in Kent, Kent County, Michigan on 02 Aug 1921. He was 77 years, 11 months and 7 days old at that time. According to his death record his birth date would have been 25 Sep 1843. This record gives his father’s name as “Johnathan Brackett” and his mother’s name as “May Fanches”. It also says John B. Brackett was born in Canada and both his parents were born in Vermont.

Arthur Ruben BRYDGES

Renee — 20 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

original post: 19 Mar 1998

I am seeking any info on the families of Arthur Ruben BRYDGES born 1855 in Binbrook Wentworth Co. I think his parents are William BRYDGES and Mary MOFFET. He married in 1879 in Sarnia, and resided in Petrolia at least from 1880 to 1900. He married Bashaba McDONALD, daughter of John McDONALD and Ann BRIDGES also born in Binbrook Wentworth Co.
Arthur Ruben and Bashaba had 6 children all born in Lambton Co.: William, John, Mary Valanta, Arthur, Charles, and Wilbert. the family came to the US abt 1902 and settled in the Seattle Wa. area. All leads welcomed. If anything here looks familiar please email me directly. Thanks,

Death Records-Lambton County

brackettwilliam — 18 Feb 2008 2:41:05 GMT

I am looking for the death records for Brackett family members who lived in Euphemia Township, Lambton County 1870 or so. Where would these be located? Are there indexes?

Print of Lady Ann Lambton and family

xciteableboy63 — 13 Feb 2008 6:42:32 GMT

I am trying to sell a portrait of a Lady Ann Lambton and family. It is signed by the portrait painter and engraver to the Prince of Wales. It is dated April 6th 1799. When I first got it I had an informal appraisal by Ken Farmer. This was approx. 10 yrs. ago. His estimate was somewhere around $400.00 to $500.00 due to it's condition, age and documantation of where and when and who did it, also the whole ROYAL connection. It is 18in x 23in and is in great condition. If you are interested and would like more info and to see it please contact me at xciteableboy63@hotmail.com Thank you Allen Simpkins

Obituaries Available - Sylvanus Knapp

glampman — 10 Feb 2008 7:26:33 GMT

I am looking to see if there were any obituaries for a Sylvanus I. Knapp, born Sep 18, 1810, English Canada, married Sarah Demaray at Whitby in 1831, and died in Warwick Township, Lambton, County, Ontario on Mar 08, 1872.

I am unsure if there were any newspapers close to this area at this time, and if any obituaries might have been posted. Is so, what newspaper?

Thanks Greg

Wyoming Cemetery look-up request/SYER

JNoe0191 — 24 Jul 2007 3:35:29 GMT

Hello,

I wonder if anyone with access to the information could possibly check the listings for Wyoming Cemetery and see what dates are listed for IDA SYER? Thanks very much!
Jack Noe

What happened to Wyoming, Ontario

bonorm1 — 19 Jan 2008 6:01:55 GMT

Historical Atlas - Look up request

jacquiewpg — 30 Aug 2007 6:16:01 GMT

I'm looking for information on the Gorsuch family that can apparently be found in Belden's Historical Atlas. If anyone has access to this information, I would greatly appreciate your assistance.

Thank you in advance.

Jacquie

Thanks to you great people

bonorm1 — 9 Feb 2008 6:00:20 GMT