Nipissing District GenWeb - Queries


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Date: 7/2/2008
Name: Bertha
Email: nsjbdj@ntl.sympatico.ca
Subject: Goulais
Location:orth Bay, Stugeon Falls or Nipissing First Nation
Query
Looking for Goulais especially Elise (Goulais). In and around North Bay, Stugeon Falls or Nipissing First Nation. Thank you. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 6/22/2008
Name: Zita Simpson
Email: zsimpson@nrtco.net
Subject: John J. Tong
Location:Nipissing/Mattawa
Query
Looking for the "death date and cemetery stone" of John J. Tongue. Son of Samuel Tongue and Anna Hoolihan. He was first married to Mary Crawford then Rose Marten. He was the father of George Tongue and Annie Jocko (Tongue) of Mattawa. Appreciate any help. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 4/28/2008
Name:Albert
Email: pellerin_9@sympatico.ca
Subject: KLOCK
Location:Nipissing/Mattawa
Query
I am looking for pictures and or names of people living in Klock,Ontario just east of Mattawa before ww2 Return to the top of this page.

Date: 4/24/2008
Name:Colin Notman
Email: notnot@live.co.uk
Subject:Notman
Location:Notman Stewart TWPs
Query
I am fascinated to see the existence of a place called Notman and Stewart Township. Any info would be appreciated.
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Date: 3/4/2008
Name:Kaye
Email: wedmonds2@cogeco.ca
Subject:Prescott/Thibodeau/Coughlin
Location:Nipissing District/General/North Bay/Sturgeon Falls
Query
Looking for any Prescott and/or Thibodeau/Coughlin names of North Bay or Sturgeon Falls.Thank You.
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Date: 2/4/2008
Name:Susan Black
Email: lejjj@gmail.com
Subject:Piche Family
Location:Nipissing District/General
Query
I am looking for information on Alcide PICHE and his wife Beatrice Trepanier (Piche) who owned and operated a small general store in the Nipissing District from late 1920s. Thanks in advance. Please contact me. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 24/3/2008
Name:Lynn Lachapelle
Email: tranquil43@sympatico.ca
Subject:Bonenfant/Renaud
Location:Nipissing District/General/Cache Bay
Query
Looking for info regarding families and/or my maternal grandparents: Horace Bonenfant: Birth: 19 May 1880, born in Quebec (city unknown) Died: 15 Jun 1932 Albina nee Renaud: Birth: Date unknown 1889 Macham Quebec, Died 10/06/1941 Marital Date: 13 Sep 1909. Both resided in Cache Bay, ON for over 30 years. Horace Parents: William Bonenfant, Annie Chennel Albina's Parents: Alexandre Renaud Albina Riopel Any info would be most appreciated. Thanks Return to the top of this page.

Date: 2/27/2008
Name:Helen
Email: drylaw@tesco.net
Subject: Jocko Family
Location:Nipissing District/General/
Query
I looking for some information about the Jocko Fammily from Ontario Copuld Some one tell me how to obtain BMD records in your area Yours Helen ,Scotland Return to the top of this page.

Date: 2/20/2008
Name:Ed L.
Email: jelcan@sympatico.ca
Subject:Descendants of Thimoth
Location:Nipissing District/General/
Query
Would like to hear from any descendants of the above couple, who were my great-grandparents. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 1/27/2008
Name:Annette Bernier-Wither
Email: annettew@rogers.com
Subject:Oliver Bernier
Location:Nipissing District/General/Sudbury
Query
Seeking any/all information on Oliver Bernier. He married Emma Blackburn early in 1900 and they lived for many years in and around the Sudbury/Northern Ontario area. He was my paternal grandfather. Many thanks. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 1/26/2008
Name:Mike Dufour
Email: mdufour@bmts.com
Subject:dufour/morin
Location:Nipissing District/General/Cache Bay
Query
I am looking for information on two people who where married in Cache Bay, Ontario on nov 19/1906;his name is Henry Horin born oct 1/1888 in Casselman, Ontario and Pamela Dufour who was born in Riviere Beaudette in Quebec on March 31/1891..any information would be appreciated ....thank you....Mike
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Date: 1/21/2008
Name:Patricia Marcotte
Email: patriciamarcotte@netzero.net
Subject:Cousineau
Location:Nipissing District/General/North Bay
Query
I am looking for info such as date of birth etc.. on an Eddie Cousineau s.o. Alderic Cousineau and Olive Schnick. He may have lived in North Bay area. Your help is appreciated. Patricia Marcotte
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Date: 1/10/2008
Name:Cora May Lewisch
Email: coramay@mastenterprises.com
Subject:William, McDonald
Location:Nipissing District/General
Query
Looking for anyone who is connected with the Family of William McDonald and Margaret Duncan. Children: Sophia (Baxter) Flora(McPeak) Margaret (Fredrick. William died July 9, l915
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Date: 11/30/2007
Name:Angel
Email: anishnabe_3@hotmail.com
Subject: O'Keefe
Location:Nipissing District/General
Query
Hi I am trying to locate any info re: Emma O'Keefe she married Abert Vezeau and Had Three Children (Eileen, Earnest and Delorus). we are doing family tree and unable to go any farther without any Birth registration or certificate of Baptismal for Emma O'Keefe to find out her parents names. if anyone has any info please contact me . Thank you in advance for any info anyone can provide to me. THANK YOU
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Date: 11/27/2007
Name:Tedd Forget
Email: tjforget@shaw.ca
Subject: Cyr Family
Location:Nipissing District/General/North Bay
Query
I am searching for the Cyr Family that lived in the North Bay are in the 1930-1940s All information will be greatly appreciated
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Date: 11/12/2007
Name:Doris Francis
Email: dfrancis@hfx.eastlink.ca
Subject: Shewan
Location:Nipissing District/General/Cobalt
Query
I am looking for info on John Giles Shewan lived in Cobalt about 1911. The family is listed in the Colbalt 1911 census, next fine his wife & family in Calgary but he is not with them. I am wondering if he died in Cobalt and if so wonder where he is buried. Any help will be appreciated. Doris

Second Entry:

I am looking for info on John Giles Shewan originally from New Brunswick but must have moved to Cobalt Nipissing between 1901,, listed in NB census,, and 1911 is listed in Cobalt.. Next Josephine and her 2 children are in Calgary with her sister Winnifred and it shows she remarried Charles Bowlby. I am wondering if John Shewan died in Cobalt as the name Shewan is listed in your list of Names. Any help will be appreciated.

Doris.
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Date: 10/24/2007
Name:Mike Jocko
Email: mrjocko10@yahoo.com
Subject: Jockos
Location:Nipissing District/General/Mattawa
Query
I am looking for any information regarding the Jocko family from Mattawa. My father is Edward Jocko and my grandmother is Lorena Sparling (nee Jocko). Any assistance would be helpful or other websites or places I could start to track the genealogy. Thank You
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Date: 7/8/2007
Name:Delores (Robillard) Lloyd
Email: dollilloyd@hotmail.com
Subject: Samuel Oliver Robillard
Location:Nipissing District/General/Sudbury
Query
I am searching for any information on Samuel Oliver Robillard born in Quebec 1855 and died in Sudbury. He was married to Marie Dubreuil Feb 1873 in Mount St. Patrick and moved to Sudbury early 1900's. Any info on his parents names, siblings would be appreciated. Thank You.
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Date:7/8/2007
Name:Rosemary
Email: gail.fuller@ca.atlascopco.com
Subject: Favreau or Ouelette
Location:Nipissing District/General
Query
I am looking for any information on my family line regarding Favreau and Ouelette. My grandmother is Maude Ouelette Born about 1903 in Massey, Ontario, died about 1934 in Sudbury, Ontario. Was married to Alfred Favreau (also know as Peter or Thomas Albert Raoul) born 11 Oct. 1901 in Coniston Ontario. They were married about 1922. (later divorced)
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Date: 6/11/2007
Name:Carmelle
Email: gail.fuller@ca.atlascopco.com
Subject: Joseph Lapoite and Jeanne/Jeanie/Jane O'Hare
Location:Nipissing District/General
Query
Looking for family information on Dolphus Henry LaPointe he went by the name Henry LaPointe son of Joseph LaPointe and Jeanne/Jeanie/Jane O'Hare. Henry married Adeline Gunchoski from Manitoba. Any information regarding the LaPointe family would be very appreciated. Thank you.
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Date: 6/7/2007
Name:Gail
Email: gail.fuller@ca.atlascopco.com
Subject:Thelma Hilda Wallace
Location:Nipissing District/North Bay/General
Query
I am trying to find out where my relative Thelma Hilda Wallace is buried. She was living in Sudbury in 1969 and I found on the cemetery finding aid a Thelma Wallace at Terrace lawn Cemetery, Nippissing. Would any one be able to get any information for me on this Thelma Wallace??
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Date: 5/19/2007
Name:Larry
Email: larrydodds@shaw.ca
Subject: Hall/Lough/Henderson
Location:Nipissing District/North Bay/General
Query
Looking for descendants of Robert HALL b. 1877 d. 1936 in North Bay, married to Jean MCNAB, children Dorothy b. 1907, Mary b. 1909 married J.B. HENDERSON, Donald HALL and Edith HALL married Percy LOUGH. Any help appreciated.
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Date: 5/5/2007
Name: Linda
Email: linda-lu1@hotmail.com
Subject:Smith/Black Roots - great grandmother
Location:Nipissing District/General
Query
My grandmothers name was Isabella Smith born in Luther.and mothers name was Havy Shiller. I was told that there is black roots in my family. How do I go about finding out information?
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Date: 4/7/2007
Name: Basil
Email: bassprcr@renc.igs.net
Subject:JOHNSTON
Location:Nipissing District, Sturgeon Falls
Query
I'm looking for members of Joseph and Elizabeth Johnston family who lived in the Sturgeon Falls area.They came from Renfrew County. I think they are buried in Union Cemetery, West Nipissing Twp. with their son Duncan. Joseph had a younger brother William who is my gr gr grandfather.
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Date: 23/3/2007
Name:Rona Myers
Email: Greatgrams12@aol.com
Subject:VEZEAU
Location:Nipissing District, Sturgeon Falls
Query
I am looking for Vezeau's. My parents came from Sturgeon Falls, although my father was born in Ottawa. I have a cousin with the name of Celina with the same birthdate you have but different mothers name. Mainly I am looking for Angelina Vezeau married to Richard Benard, she was born 6-3-1857. Any info you can tell me will be appreciated. Thank you
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Date: 6/3/2007
Name:Joe Borthwick
Email: hurricane-kelly@hotmail.com
Subject:Andrew&Robert Bryson
Location:Nipissing District
Query
We would like any information regarding the 2 brothers above who immergrated to Canada in 1904 They left 2 sisters named Anne and Euphemia.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
We understand brothers Andrew,Robert and James went to Canada in 1904 Andrew worked as a locomotive engineer and lived with his wife Clara Agnes,We think they had 4 daughters and Robert lived with them in Copper Cliff Nipissing District, ( District 99,sub district 94 page 1microfilm reel T-20386)
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Date: 1/29/2007
Name:Kelly White
Email: hurricane-kelly@hotmail.com
Subject:Girards
Location:Nipissing District
Query
Searching for family girard, amelia, rose, lucy, lena, vivian, don, ed, ferdinan, paul, emil, omer...please help. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 1/21/2007
Name:Meg Fuller
Email: robnmegfuller@sbcglobal.net
Subject:FULLER genealogy
Location:Nipissing District
Query
Looking for inforation on David Wilson/Willson Fuller born 1838 died 20/14/1910 and his descendents or ancestors. Spouse: Rachel Ross b. 1831 d: 4/22/1884 Surviving child of David and Rachel: Frederick F born 11/12/1868 and died after 1911 He married Mary. They had the following children: Royal aka Roy born 3/13/1896; William J born 5/31/1898; David R. 5/10/1899; mary born 1902; Gladys born 8/21/1907 and Albert (possibly William Alber) bron 1909 and died possibly 1994. Need ancestors, descendents, burials, marriages etc. David SR. would be the brother of my 4th G grandfather. Return to the top of this page.

Date: 1/15/2007
Name:Tracey
Email: dwtc@efni.com
Subject:widdifield +Otter Lake
Location:Widdifield, Nipissing District
Query
I am looking to contact a person compiling a history of Widdifield near North Bay Ontario. Frances Morris. I am interested in anyone who has knowledge or old photos of the Otter Lake area. Thank you for your time and interest. Tracey Return to the top of this page.

Date: 12/25/2006
Name:Mike Racicot
Email: racicot_michel@yahoo.ca
Subject:Danis / Jacko
Location:Mattawa, Nipissing District
Query
Would anyone have any info on Henri Danis married to Mary Ann Jacko married 20 Jan 1915 , Ste-Anne,Mattawa,Ontario Henri was s/o Moïse Danis & Domitilde Lacroix ( Dit Neveu ) Mary Ann was d/o John Jacko & Élisabeth Jacob Would like to know the children of Henri & Mary Ann Would also like to know the parents of John Jacko & Élisabeth Jacob Thx kindly in advance for any help offered Best Mike Racicot

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Date: 12/10/2006
Name:Sue Barr
Email: the-barrs-r_us@sympatico.ca
Subject:LaVallee/Lavallie
Location:Caldwell/Nipissing District
Query
Looking for information on a Joseph LaVallee who died in Caldwell Township, Nipissing District Jan.15 1923. He could be my great grandfather. Thank you Sue

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Date: 11/2/2006
Name:Gail Pullyblank
Email: gail@gailmail.com
Subject:POLYBLANK / BAKEWELL
Location:Nipissing District
Query
Looking for any informaiton on Frederick John POLYBLANK & his wife Rose Ethel (nee BAKEWELL) who were buried in North Bay, Nipissing in 1986. thanks. Gail

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Date: 10/31/2006
Name:Zita Turcotte/Simpson
Email: zsimpson@nrtco.net
Subject:Chief Kiconse (Jean Ba
Location:Nipissing District/Mattawa
Query
Mary Marcotte, wife of George Crawford Sr. of Mattawa, ON was the granddaughter of Chief Kiconse who supposedly died in the area of Burnstown/Springtown/Renfrew area. I need a death date in perhaps 1881 to 1885 or so. His daughter Margaret Constant died in Mattawa on March 25, 1906. Can't thank you enough Annette for this site to post our queries.

Please see the NATIVE RESOURCES & LINKS page for a more detailed search request on this particular person.

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Date: 10/31/2006
Name:Zita Turcotte/Simpson
Email: zsimpson@nrtco.net
Subject:George Crawford
Location:Nipissing District/Mattawa
Query
Does anyone know ANY prior history of George Crawford Sr. of Mattawa, Ontario. He was born in 1858 at Ft. William (Sheenboro, QC??) He married there & later became a widower. My interest would be his family background from that area. I can't get beyond his generation for my family tree. HELP!!!
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Date: 10/8/2006
Name:Victor Simpson
Email: vgjsimpson@personainternet.com
Subject: Simpson Family
Location:Nipissing District/Mattawa
Query
Looking for info on George Simpson. had 3 wives. buried in Mattawa,ON Keep up the good work on your page
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Date: 10/4/2006
Name:Barb Williams
Email: barbjwilliams78@hotmail.com
Subject: Caley
Location: North Bay
Query
Nipissing District Looking for infor on the Caley family from North Bay.
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Date: 10/2/2006
Name:Ken Lehay
Email: lehay@shaw.ca
Subject: RE: Lahay or Lehay
Location: North Bay
Query
I am looking for the family of Louis Lahay/Lehay who in or around the mid 1940's lived with a Native Indian Lady in the North Bay area along with their family. Keep up the "good work" on your web site.
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Date: 9/30/2006
Name:Cindy Nielsen
Email: nielsencindy@hotmail.com
Subject: McCraney Family
Location: Nipissing District
Query
I am looking to connect with anyone knowing of or related to the MCraney Family of Nippissing, Ontario, Canada. My mother-in-law is a decendant of that family, particularly those who lived in New York State. Thank you for any help.
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Date: 9/27/2006
Name:Lorie Harrell
Email: jlharrellqscv@charter.net
Subject: Bisson/Payton Surnames
Location: Nipissing District
Query
I am researching all Bisson and Payton surnames for this area. I have a wealth of information to share. I am stuck on the Payton/Peyton/Paton's from Scotland. I have a James and Henry Payton I am researching. Will answer all emails.
Thanks,
Lorie Harrell
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Date: 9/27/2006
Name: Pauline
Email: paulinekasunich@hotmail.com
Subject: LARONDE
Location: Nipissing District
Query
looking to connect with the LARONDE family...have lots of info on this family if you need any...willing to exchange...
thanks
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Date: 9/25/2006
Name: Annette
Email: annette@nipissingongenweb.org
Subject: Boudreau/Wylie
Location of Query: Feronia
Query:
I'm looking for anyone with information on Louis Boudreau who was a settler in the 1920s in Feronia. His wife's name was Anna Gourley (nee: Wylie), she was Irish and he was French-Canadian. She married a Zufelt after Louis passed away. We know very little about this portion of our family and are hoping to find someone who may know something about them.
Thanks!
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Date: 9/25/2006
Name: Annette
Email: annette@nipissingongenweb.org
Subject: Allison/Tomkins
Location of Query: North Bay Query: Hi, I'm posting looking for anyone with information on the Allison Family in North Bay, in particular my gr. grandfather Arthur Stanley Allison. I am also looking for any information regarding the Tomkins of North Bay, John and Alice (nee: Cove). This is pretty general information I know but please contact me if you know anything about these people as I'd love to have some more stories to add to my history.
Thanks!
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Date: 9/22/2006
Name: Frank Foley
Email: FLWF39@aol.com
Subject: FOX, Ernest Wm.
Location of Query: Sturgeon Falls
Query:
Looking for information about my gf Ernest FOX. He was a photographer in Sturgeon Falls from 1923 to ?? Where was the studio located? When did he leave Sturgeon Falls? My mother Miriam FOX was a teenager there. What school might she have attended? Any other information is appreciated.
Thanking you in advance.
F. Foley
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Date: 9/20/2006
Name: Joan Hulick
Email: wings@up.net
Subject: Nipissing
Query: Thank you Annette for doing this site. I will eventually have questions about an ancestor simply listed in Ancestry.com as; Nipissing...big help. His spouse was listed as Sauregesse and I am told that is an incorrect spelling of the term French used for a native woman. Another big help. you will hear from me soon.
Thank you again,
Joan
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Date: 9/18/2006
Name: Moon
Email: jmoonlabelle@cogeco.ca
Subject: Silas James Brown
Location of Query: Mattawa/Renfrew/Cameron Query:
Silas James BROWN (1853-1901), son of John Brown and Ellen Sophia ,came up from New York State to settle in the Renfrew area. He is thought to be of Scottish descent. He married Electa Mary BURRIT (1855 - 1903) and then moved on to Mattawa. Their children were Martha Sophia Brown 1877 -1947 Hurbert Herbert Claude Brown 1880 - 1906 Electa Ruth Brown 1884 - 1888 Silas Alonzo Jr. Brown 1886 - 1911 Joseph Walter Brown 1888 - 1963 + Agnes Helen Brunet Edith Flossie Brown 1893 - 1989 Lila Amelia Brown 1898 - 1901 Does anyone have Silas or his parents in their Family Tree? Where in New York State was Silas born? any tidbit of information will be very appreciated , please
Jennifer
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