General Inquiries
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General inquiries can be sent to Janine McIntyre for inclusion in the club newsletter. Please remember that not all club members have internet access and depend on the club newsletter for inquiries and responses. If you have an inquiry posted on this page, please check to see if it is correct and that your e-mail address is also correct. General inquiries will be posted in chronological order of their submission
date. The most recent inquiries will be at the top and the oldest at
the bottom. This makes it easier to identify new submissions. If
you want to post an inquiry regarding surname interests,
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September 28, 2008 Syd Pickerell |
Hi, I am interested in finding more information on my Great Great Grandfather and his family who settled in the Macaulay township sometime around 1870 or so. His name was William John Pickerell/Pickrell and I know from your web site that he and a number of his sons registered for land in concessions 6,7,8,and 9. They were farmers but one son, Charles became a blacksmith - but not sure he started in that trade in that area? I can not find any Pickerells in your local cemeteries but may have missed some. Thank you in advance for any information you can provide. I am prepared to make a donation to your group in exchange for any information on the Pickerell family in that area. Thanks for now. Syd Pickerell |
August 22, 2008 Josephine McClelland |
Hi Barb I'm trying to find a marriage certificat of Victoria Adelaide Anderson and William Wesley Fisher they are my great great grandparents and have not been able to locate one as yet. I've found the rest of the Anderson family marriage certs but not this one. Any ideas? |
August 18, 2008 Lee Ann Smith |
Hello, Barb - Great website! It's nice to know your group exists - I'd like to attend a meeting sometime when I am at my cottage. I'm a writer beginning to research the history of Three Mile Lake in Muskoka and I was particularly interested in your group's information on the cemeteries of Muskoka. I have been looking for the Ufford cemetery in Watt Twp. I thought it would be next to where the (Methodist) church used to be, Lot 15, Con V. Your chart has it located at Con III Lot 18. There is no live link to more details, so I'm wondering if you might know anything more about the location of this cemetery. Some of the original settler families (Shea, Veitch, etc.) were buried there. I'd appreciate any help you might be able to provide. Many thanks, Lee Ann Smith |
August 10, 2008 Rolf Jordan |
Hello, In other words - there may be someone in your area who knows more, and even how to contact the modern-day Jacksons. The reason for my query is that Thomas B Jackson is an important figure in a biography I am writing, but I know very little about him. Most of my information came from Toronto directories, and actually knocking on doors in Hiawatha Road, Toronto to see if he was remembered. There may be a son called Bill, who lived in Ajax . . . I am writing from England, but was in Toronto for a while, researching my book, and simply ran out of time. Any help would be deeply appreciated. Feel free to show my contact details. regards, Rolf Rolf Jordan, 65 Coombe Road, Irby, Wirral CH61 4UW UK |
August 6, 2008 Pat Moreland |
I would like to have any information or pictures of the school's in Foot's Bay in 1921 and Port Sandfield in 1924. Class list I am looking for the last name of Cooper. By 1929 they had moved to North Bay. Also if any one knows if there was a Salvation Army Church in either place? |
July 19, 2008 Betty Strood |
I am searching for history about the Novar School that burned Dec. 16 1958 and also a picture of the school would be appreciated. I would also like to know if there is anyone out there who would have a classroom picture when Miss Francey taught the year 1947-1948. I am doing a geneology on my school years. |
July 13, 2008 Barbara Millar |
I am looking for any information for the David D. Millar family of Millar Hill Franklin Twp. I have Lily Jane Millar I am looking for the burial place of Millar family With thanks
I found a reference to John Millar buried in SLP ub your index could you tell me what this means. thanks |
April 29, 2008 Dorothy Partridge |
Hello. I don't know a lot about setting up websites, but is it possible that the Muskoka Parry Sound group could set up an interactive site of the same area? There used to be one at Muskoka.org but some good-for-nothing hacked into it as there wasn't enough security on it. It was a fantastic site, where one could mostly get information in a short time. Your site never changes and it leaves the email address visible and you don't know if the person that you are writing to already has their answer or not. Just a suggestion for better help to genealogists. It would be nice to receive an answer what you think. I have emailed this site several times and never heard back, that is what I'm saying.Thank you, D.Partridge |
April 13, 2008 laura l cashin |
I am trying to find out any information about my family history. Laura Mary Juneau was my grandmother I believe she was born in Victoria Harbour on May 30 1913. Her father was Joseph Juneau mother was Agnes Boyer. Agnes may have been a Metis Indian. I think she died when my grandmother was young. Her father remarried to Clara Pouliotte. I believe between both they had a total of eight children. Joseph died February 26 1961. I do not know his birth year or where he was born. Clara died at the age of One hundred years on September 5, 1992. Do not know where my great grandparents were born or if they were born also in Victoria Harbour. If at all possible any information you could find would be greatly appreciated. Thank you |
April 5, 2008 Aaron Murray aaronmurray@sympatico.ca |
I am researching the Long family of Ryde Township. I am interested in locating the Last Will & Testament of John Long b: 1805 d: Dec 16, 1875. I believe he was married to Ann Long. I know of 2 of his children Henry Long m: Mary Nelson and Charlotte Long m: Ira Davy. I believe my Joshua Long b: 1836 d: Apr 7, 1886 is another son. This Joshua had a daughter Annie Victoria m: John Herbert Langdon Osborne. Does anybody have the Last Will and Testament for John Long or any other source that will prove John Long is Joshua's father (census/vital record)? Thanks |
March 30, 2008 Teressa |
Hi,trying to find info on my family. All I have so far is... Charles Mckay born in Glasgow Scotland 15th aug 1900 died 1960 in Tasmania Australia.He married Elvie Arnold in 1936 in Launceston Tasmania. His father was David Mckay and mother Alice Mckay (nee Jones).Both born in Scotland. |
March 5, 2008 Rob Bryan |
Sir, I am trying to research a former resident of Penatanguishene, John Massier an I am hoping that you can help. He was a WW1 veteran and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field. I have a copy of his war service file from Ottawa but it has limited information on him. What I do know is that: John Massier was born on December 9, 1896 in Victoria Harbour, Ontario. On discharge Pte. Massier indicated that he would be residing at "Box 367 Penetanguishene" John Massier died on April 20, 1934 in Perry Sound. Rob Bryan |
March 2, 2008 Chris Dzilums |
Date: Sunday, March 2 Time: 9:41 Name: chris Dzilums Email: christopher_dzilums4@sympatico.ca Comments: Searching for birth father or relatives, Bruce Davies Hall..b-1937-38. Married Patricia Anne Cowley. Had 5 children, one died as an infant Richard (1958-59), buried in Bracebridge but can't find any record of him or his grave. Parents married 1954? divorced 1960-61. thanks |
March 1, 2008 Fred Holmes |
Date: Saturday, March 1 Time: 15:21 Name: Fred Holmes Email: fred.holmes@sympatico.ca Comments: Barb, may I share the Calendar of Events for our 140th Community Anniversary Celebrating the Founding of Britt-Byng Inlet? |
February 28, 2008 Lindsay Joseph |
I am trying to locate a Frank and Beatrice Cavendish who owned a cottage on Foots Bay in about 1940 time frame What do you suggest is the best way to locate information on where there cottage was (is) and if there are any other details about them Thanks Lindsay |
February 6, 2008 carol carol-gibson@hotmail.com |
Hi Barb Someone sent me a few articles that were from History of Families Among Muskoka's Earliest Settlers. Is it possible to get copies of all the articles? What books are available on families in the early to mid 1800's? I am looking for information on Bigelow, Hogg, Smith, Tucker, Harp, Gleason, Fuller & Sherman families. |
February 2, 2008 Larry Matthews |
We have been in contact with each other on a few occasions. I am wondering if you would have any information on a "J. Warden" who operated a bakery business in Gravenhurst? I have an old postcard showing him beside his horse and carriage with his business name on it. Also, a fellow postcard collector's wife had an old leather postcard given to her addressed to a "Miss Lillie Warden" in Gravenhurst and I am wondering if this is the daughter of the J. Warden in question? Out of curiosity, do you know Jack Cline? I have met him twice now and we could talk for hours since he works with the archives etc in Gravenhurst? We do have a lot on common <G>. If you have any information about the Warden family, I would sure appreciate it. Thank you. Larry Matthews |
January 29, 2008 Art Currie |
I am looking for information on the family of Henry Lane (1825-1894) & Margaret Roseanna Stoner (1838-1931). The family settled in Armour Twp. and some are buried in Chetwynd Cemetery. The children are: Any information on this family greatly appreciated. |
December 17, 2007
Jane MacKinnon |
I am searching for information on the Pender family based in Otter lake thanks |
December 15, 2007
Brian McKay |
Hi, I'm trying to find out something of our family tree that my older brother Graeme McKay began before his death in 1999. Our parents are buried in St. Thomas's Anglican Cemetery in Bracebridge, William James Ronald and Edith Audrey McKay. Anything you could contribute would be appreciated. Thank you very much. Respectfully, Brian & Lorraine McKay, |
November 21, 2007
Mark Purtle |
Hi Barb, Just to inform your group,you have a typo on your MPSGG cemetery website for the Burgess Family Cemetery,in Bala, Henry Grey and Marianne Grey Mark Purtle |
November 10, 2007
Heather Ridley |
Methodist Records: My gg grandfather, James Turnbull, died in Paxton Township in Dec. 1895. On his death certificate it says he died in the unorganized township of Paxton. We have been unable to find out where he is buried and think that perhaps the methodist minister, (James was strict methodist), at that time might have put it down in his records. Its a long shot but after 15 years of searching I am trying everything I can to find his burial site. Does anyone know how/where I can obtain church/minister records for that time period and that area? His sons lived in Joly township at that time. Any help would be appreciated. |
November 6, 2007
John Clausin Spence |
Searching for family history of my grandparents. I know that my grandfather built his home which is now called Spence Manor and was operated as a tourist home by my two aunt spinsters May & Kate Spence and sold in l950. I beleive that my uncle Budd Spence operated a movie theatre in Parry Sound circa l930s. The family included George, William & Clausin who died in world war 1. My father was Joseph Dalton Spence died in Timmins in l941. I do not know my grand parents first names. Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
September 23, 2007
Andrew HInd |
Hello I'm looking for information regarding Lewisham, a former hamlet located sw of Barkway. Some of the prominent names in the community were Lewisham, Taylor, Fox, Lowe, and Taverner. I'd appreciate any information or memories. Andrew Hind |
September 17, 2007
Vic Ritchie |
I am looking for information on the Lyttles in the Parry Sound & Burks Falls area. My Great Grandmother Dolly Olivia Lyttle Married Fredrick Lindsay in Burks Falls in Febuary of 1912 by a minister(surname only) Rogers. Her father William Lyttle is buried in a Sunridge cemetry. I would like to get a marriage certificate for them and a death certificate for him if possible. William Lyttle was a carpenter and from what i have gathered he did a lot of work on roofing. If you can help in any way it would be greatly appreciated. Regards |
September 5, 2007
Dorothy Stewart |
I am trying to assist a contact from Australia who is attempting to trace his NOBLE family tree. In 1943 GEORGE ARCHIBALD NOBLE joined the Air Force and listed his place of residence as 41 Nobel Road, Nobel Ontario, Apparently he died on April 28, 1962 and is buried at Hutcheson Memorial, Huntsville, Ontario. I gather my Australian contact has his Air Force papers and does know a bit about him but little to nothing on his parents with whom he was most likely living in 1943. His parents were GEORGE FERRIS NOBLE & AGNES GAIL MIDDLETON, both born in Scotland along with GEORGE. I gather he does not know when or where they died but most indications are around Nobel. GEORGE ARCHIBALD worked as a CORDITE forman at Defence industries LTD in Nobel before he went into the Air force in 1943. His wife was MARJORY ELLEN WARD who was born in Ontario possibly in the Nobel area whom it is thought he married around 1938. GEROGE ARCHIBALD NOBLE & MARJORY ELLEN WARD had the following children: Is there any help or suggestions I can follow up to obtain any family information please as I would very much like to repay his kindness to me by filling in some family info for him. The time frames do not fit into the years of available records from the Ontario Archives B/M/D wise or census wise. I have looked on the 1911 index but do not think they were in Canada by that time and cannot see any record that matches them on findmypast.com. I am at a lost so will appreciate any leads etc. Thank you, |
August 30, 2007
Randy McClelland, AMP, TMACC |
Looking for the cemetery in which Percy Holmes Felstead (died 1932 ?) and supposedly died in Parry Sound. His wife Myrtle may be with him however I do not know when she died. Any information on this couple and family would be appreciated. Thank you. Randy McClelland |
August 11, 2007
Jessica |
Looking for my great grandma Her name was Mary Elizabeth Johnston Maiden name was Hansan. She lived in Thessalon. When her husband passed she moved to Byng Inlet near Parry Sound. That is the last known place of her. I dont know how many kids she had but 1 was adopted. If anyone has any information please email me. Thanks |
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