French Family Association
The Official Website of the Surname French
Chart #57, Edward French, 1737
(combined with former Chart #44)
FrenchÕs Cove, Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace, and Bareneed,
Newfoundland, Canada;
New Westminster, British Colombia, Canada
Bibliography and Records
This chart updated by Mara French on 9/8/13. Numbers in brackets [ ] show sources and refer to the bibliography at the end of this chart. An asterisk (*) shows continuation of that line. Send any corrections or additions to this chart to marafrench@mindspring.com. Revisions: 2009, 2011, 2013.
Contents
Bibliography and Records
Important
Gradually I will be adding the following information into the genealogy above as I have time to research it. I also have more than 34 email messages to incorporate in this French line.
[1] The Guardian – Bay Roberts, 1928 and 1934,
website:
http://familytreegroup.tripod.com/guardian1928.htm and http://familytreegroup.tripod.com/guardian1934.htm. The newspaper actually ran from 1910 to 1937. Check this
website http://familytreegroup.tripod.com/siteindex.htm for a
list of all newspapers, then add names to recent Frenches.
[2] Lloyd Rowsell, email: lgrowsell@yahoo.com.
Greetings from Victoria, B. C. On Oct. 27, 2002, I connected by email with a descendant of my great-great-grandfather Henry Russell's brother, William Russell, who now lives in Port Orchard, Washington about 60 miles to the south in USA, on the other side of the strait of Juan de Fuca. It appears that Henry Russell and William's son John Charles Russell both married into the French family of Bay Roberts. Other French connections: ancestor Henry Rosewell m. Ann French in 1818 at Harbour Grace, they were both of Bay Roberts area. My grandfather was raised by his father's sister who married Charles French in 1873, and my father's name was Charles French Rousell. Since I have now sorted out all of the Russell lines in Bay Robert's and area I am ready to start on the French line and need all the help that I can get and share. Here is the document that I started just yesterday. I would like to start with persons born before 1880 since this is my area of interest in NFLD. History. The French (Edward French) family operated a West Indies Trading Co. out of Bay Roberts from abt. 1700 to 1800. I have seen IGI records and copies of a ship log at the Bay Robert's Museum which confirms this. I have yet to contact anyone who claims to be a member of this family line. Any information that you can supply will be much appreciated and maybe together, with the help of other interested persons, we can fit the pieces of this Newfoundland family puzzle. The French's were well established in Conception Bay in the Plantation Book of 1805 and the Voter's List for 1835, both items are on line. In 1835 I have 4 families in Bareneed, 4 families at The Dock, 2 families at Cole East Point, 1 family at Bay Robert's, 2 Families at Bishop's Cove, and 9 families at French's Cove, Bay Robert's. Please let me know if you will help with this project. Sincerely, Lloyd Rowsell
FRENCH Document, updated October 30, 2002
1818....Henry Rosewell (abt. 1760-1835) 2nd marriage to Ann
FRENCH
1822....Henry Russell, son of Henry and Patience Rosewell married Joanna Snow
at Harbour Grace Anglican.....AGA
1835 Voters List
Bareneed::: William Sr., Edward of William, Robert of William and Nathaniel
Bay Roberts:::Nathaniel
Bishops Cove::::George, Abraham
Coleys Point:::John, Samuel
Dock::: John of Edward, Joseph, Edward of Edward and Abraham
Frenchs Cove::::Edward Jr, William of William, Samuel, James
William Bow (Billy Bow in the Novel), Jonathan, William of Edward, John of
Edward
1837....widow of Henry Rowsal Ann (nee FRENCH )
married John Squire, at Port de Grave
abt. 1840....Jonathan French married Elizabeth....and had children, Francis,
Fanny, and Amelia Ann
abt. 1840....birth of Benjamin FRENCH, ancestor of Missionary
French Arthur James French who married Elizabeth Dawe...with the 200 year old
picture of Bartlett woman.
1841....Providence French married Hector Bradbury (this couple of Cole East Point) on March 18, 1841....IGI..B. Watanabe (lghr. Cole Lees Point in 1805 >Cole East Point in 1841 >Cold East Point 1842 >Coleys Point 2002)
1841....Frances Bradbury married Mary French on December 2, 1841...IGI. B. Watanabe
1846....William French (a Widower) married Elizabeth Cave on June 2, 1846....IGI. B. Watanabe
1847...Henry Rousell married Amelia French on Nov. 30,1847....IGI..B. Watanabe...and LGHR
1848....George French married Providence Mercer on June 10, 1848.....IGI. B. Watanabe
abt. 1850...birth of Charles French, of Edward French who married Eliza Roussell in 1873
1853.....Ann FRENCH, and her 2nd husband John Squire....settle the estate of Henry Rowsal (Rosewell)
abt. 1865...Francis French married Martha GOULD ....children were Amelia French (b. 1866 - ??) at Bay Roberts and Emily French ( Oct.2, 1870-Jan. 9, 1957) d. at Orange Co., California.....
1872.... I have come across a relative, a sister to my paternal grandfather, William > Moore Snow, b. 25 Mar, 1872. The sister was Clone or Clowe Snow b. 28 April > 1880, in Black Island. Her spouse is listed as 'unknown Rowsell.'
1893....on November 22, 1893...John Charles RUSSELL (1863-1937) married Emily FRENCH (1870-1957) at Bay Roberts.....he d. at Ediz Hook Lt. House, Port Angeles, Clallam Co. Washington.......their children were, William Chester, Minnie (grandmother), Vera Louise, Francis William, Raymond Chester, Eunice Mary
[3] Corrections to Ref. [2] above by Lloyd Rowsell, January 24, 2009:
On October 27th, 2002 I connected by email with a descendant of my great great grandfather Henry Russell's, brother, William Russell, who now lives in Port Orchard, Washington about 60 miles to the south in USA, on the south side of the strait of Juan de Fuca.
My interpertation of parish records and property records seems to indicate:
Henry RUSSELL ROSEWELL, and
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cb_vistat2.htm
William RUSSELL, were both sons of Henry ROSEWELL and
Patience CHURCHWELL who married at
Harbour Grace in 1783.
William's son John Charles Russell and Henry RUSSELL ROSEWELL both
married into the FRENCH family of Bay Roberts.
Other FRENCH connections:
Henry Rosewell later aka ROUSELL and RUSSELL m. Ann FRENCH in 1818 at Harbour Grace, they were both of Bay Roberts area. Ann FRENCH's father was Jonas FRENCH.
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cb_vistat2.htm
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbhg_pr1805-102-121.htm
My grandfather, George Henry ROUSELL (1888-1967) was adopted in 1890 by his father's sister, Eliza ROUSSELL, who married Charles French in 1873. My father's name was Charles French Rousell.
Since I have now sorted out all of the Russell lines in Bay Robert's and area I am ready to start on the French line and need all the help that I can get and share.
Here is the document that I started just yesterday. I would like to start with persons born before 1880 since this is my area of interest in NFLD. History.
The French (Edward French) family operated a West Indies Trading Co. out of Bay Roberts from abt. 1700 to 1800.
I have seen IGI records and copies of a ship log at the Bay Robert's Museum which confirms this.
The FRENCH / FRANK family were well established in Conception Bay according the Plantation Book of 1805
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbhg_pr1805-102-121.htm
and the Voters List for 1835
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbbrob.htm
In 1835 I have 4 FRENCH families in Bare Need,
4 FRENCH families at The Dock,
2 FRENCH families at Cole East Point,
1 FRENCH family at Bay Robert's,
2 FRENCH Families at Bishop's Cove, and
9 FRENCH families at French's Cove, Bay Robert's.
FRENCH Document, updated October 30, 2002 and January 24th, 2009
1818....Henry Rosewell II (abt. 1760-1835) marred Ann FRENCH
1822....Henry Russell, married Joanna Snow at Harbour Grace Anglican.....AGA
1835 Voters List of the FRENCH surname
Bareneed::: William Sr., Edward of William, Robert of William, and Nathaniel
Bay Roberts:::Nathaniel
Bishops Cove::::George, Abraham
Coleys Point:::John, Samuel
Dock::: John of Edward, Joseph, Edward of Edward, and Abraham
Frenchs Cove::::
Edward Jr,
William of William,
Samuel,
James,
William Bow (Billy Bow in the Novel titled New Priest in Conception Bay),
Jonathan, William of Edward, John of Edward
1837....widow of Henry Rowsal Ann (nee FRENCH ) married John Squire, at Port de Grave
abt. 1840....Jonathan French married Elizabeth....and had children, Francis,
Fanny, and Amelia Ann
abt. 1840....birth of Benjamin FRENCH, ancestor of Arthur James French who married Elizabeth Dawe...
1841....Providence French married Hector Bradbury (this couple of Cole East Point) on March 18, 1841....IGI..B. Watanabe (lghr. Cole Lees Point in 1805 >Cole East Point in 1841 >Cold East Point 1842 >Coleys Point 2002)
1841....Frances Bradbury married Mary French on December 2, 1841...IGI. B. Watanabe
1846....William French (a Widower) married Elizabeth Cave on June 2, 1846....IGI. B. Watanabe
1847...Henry Rousell married Amelia French on Nov. 30,1847..
1848....George French married Providence Mercer on June 10, 1848.....IGI. B. Watanabe abt. 1850...birth of Charles French, of Edward French who married Eliza Roussell in 1873
1853.....Ann FRENCH, and her 2nd husband John Squire....settle the estate of Henry Rowsal (Rosewell) abt. 1865...Francis French married Martha GOULD ....children were Amelia French (b. 1866 - ??) at Bay Roberts and Emily French ( Oct.2, 1870-Jan. 9, 1957) d. at Orange Co., California.....
1872.... I have come across a relative, a sister to my paternal grandfather, William Moore Snow, b. 25 Mar, 1872. The sister was Clone or Clowe Snow b. 28 April > 1880, in Black Island. Her spouse is listed as 'unknown Rowsell.'
1893....on November 22, 1893...John Charles RUSSELL (1863-1937) married Emily FRENCH (1870-1957) at Bay Roberts.....he d. at Ediz Hook Lt. House, Port Angeles, Clallam Co. Washington.......
http://walightkeepers.com/Gallery/album07
their children were:
William Chester,
Minnie (grandmother),
Vera Louise,
Francis William,
Raymond Chester,
Eunice Mary
[4] F549 Bay Roberts. French's Cove in Bay Roberts, Conception Bay, Newfoundland. Robert Charles French, b. 14 Oct 1872. Surnames: Snow, Fillier, Kelly, Brown, Mugford, Fradsham. FFA member Barbara Watanabe and her sister Holly Burrows sent a letter to Josephine French, 34 Village Rd., Weston, MA 02193 in Sep 1985 regarding this family. They had contacted several Frenches in Bay Roberts. She contacted Allen French of ColeyÕs Point, b. 10 Aug 1913 who gave Barbara info on his relatives. Barbara looked up the parish registers and found 600 entries. Need to check parish dates at St. Matthews Anglican Church of Bay Roberts. Barbara lives at 173-475 Bramalea Rd., Bramalea, Ontario, Canada L6T 2X3. This may be BarbaraÕs email: sistabarb@hawaii.rr.com. Josephine has since passed away. Bay Roberts Churches.
Email from Barbara Ann Watanabe, email: sistabarb@hawaii.rr.com, regarding Elvin French Burrows:
William Aquilla French was b. ca. 1878 in Bareneed, Newfoundland. Later he lived in B.C. Canada. Seek name of his brother who lived in Boston area. My father, Elvin French Burrows, son of Mary P. French from Newfoundland, descendant of family from French's Cove, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. Jacquie Jones, jjones@citytel.net of Prince Rupert, BC, is the granddaughter of William Acquilla French.
[5] Vera Short-Cheeseman, email: goofie@home.com, undeliverable, 1999 Vera Short-Cheeseman, Homepage: http://www.homestead.com/verashort/index.html
IGI- Newfoundland (c) 1988
b=birth, c=christened, m=marriage (Batch # serial sheet # )
Name, date of event, location, parents or spouse
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FRENCH, Benjamin c. Oct 14 1860 Bay Roberts to Nathaniel French/Mary Ann #8625290 #76
FRENCH, Benjamin c. Aug 4 1871 Bay Roberts to John or William French/Hannah #8625290 #88
FRENCH, Benjamin m. Sarah RUSSELL Nov 25 1881 Bay Roberts #8625291 #4
FRENCH, Benjamin J. b. 1861 to Nathaniel French/Mary HAYES #8000008 #65
FRENCH, Caroline c. Apr 13 1853 to John French/Jane at Bay Roberts #8625205 #98
FRENCH, Caroline c. Mar 17 1875 Bay Roberts to William French/Elizabeth #8726--7 #57
FRENCH, Caroline m. John James FRENCH Dec 9 1881 Bay Roberts #8625291 #2
FRENCH, Caroline Anne m. Adam John WISEMAN Jul 26 1889 Bay Roberts #8625291 #3
FRENCH, Catherine m. Francis BARRETT Dec 20 1860 Bay Roberts #8625290 #90
FRENCH, Charles m. Mary RUSSELL Jun 5 1855 Bay Roberts #8728704 #42
FRENCH, Charles Susanna MINCHIN Jan 8 1861 Bay Roberts #8625290 #93
FRENCH, Charles b. Oct 10 1865 to Stephen French/Elizabeth at Coley's Point #8625290 #86
FRENCH, Charles m. Eliza ROUSSELL Nov 11 1873 at Bay Roberts #8625290 #98
FRENCH, Charles c. Jan 28 1876 Bay Roberts to Abram French/Patience #8625290 #85
FRENCH, Charlotte m. Henry SEYMOUR Bay Roberts #8625291 #3
FRENCH, Chatfield Mary c. Nov 23 1883 Bay Roberts to Edward French/Catherine #8625290 #85
FRENCH, Edward b. Aug 11 1766 French Cove, Bay Roberts to Edward
FRENCH, Elizabeth #7204127 #41
FRENCH, Edward c. Mar 30 1849 to Edward French/Providence at Bay Roberts #8625205 #96
FRENCH, Edward m. Emma TIPPET Nov 26 1853 Bay Roberts #8728704 #41
FRENCH, Edward m. Ann NORTH Dec 14 1854 Bay Roberts #8728704 #41
FRENCH, Edward m. Sarah MINCHIN Nov 11 1858 Bay Roberts #8625290 #92
FRENCH, Edward c. Mar 12 1876 Bay Roberts to Edward French/Sarah #8625290 #85
FRENCH, Edward m. Caroline MITCHEN Jan 5 1879 Bay Roberts #8625291 #4
FRENCH, Edward John c. Aug 3 1845 Bay Roberts to Nathaniel French/Charlotte #8625205 #94
FRENCH, Eileen (Ellen?) m. Samuel NORMAN Dec 16 1890 Bay Roberts #8625291 #3
FRENCH, Elfrida c. Nov 23 1864 Bay Roberts to Charles French/Susanna #8625290 #99
FRENCH, Elfrida m. Elisha BARRETT at Bay Roberts Dec 18 1890 #8625291 #3
FRENCH, Elijah c. Sep 20 1869 Bay Roberts to William French/Mary Ann #8625290 #81
FRENCH, Elijah c. May 26 1872 Bay Roberts to John French/Grace #87265047 #55
FRENCH, Elizabeth c. May 7 1847 Bay Roberts to Edward French/Mary #8625205 #93
FRENCH, Elizabeth Emma b. Mar 1885 Bay Roberts to John French/Sarah #8625290 #86
FRENCH, Eliza c. Aug 23 1871 Bay Roberts to John French/Elizabeth #8625290 #82
FRENCH, Elizabeth m. Abraham PARSONS Dec 22 1842 Bay Roberts #8625290 #90
FRENCH, Elizabeth c. Oct 29 1848 Bay Roberts to Benjamin French/Mary Ann #8625205 #95
FRENCH, Elizabeth m. Stephen RUSSELL at Bay Roberts on Dec 14 1848 #8625290 #90
FRENCH, Elizabeth c. Feb 2 1851 at Bay Roberts to Robert French/Elizabeth #8625205 #97
FRENCH, Elizabeth m. Charles SNOW at Bay Roberts on Dec 10 1857 #8625290 #92
FRENCH, Elizabeth m. Stephen FRENCH at Coley's Point on Dec 05 1863 #8625290 #95
FRENCH, John Francis or John James in Bay Roberts c. Oct 31 1870 to Samuel
French/Charlotte (cleared) #8726507 #55
FRENCH, John J. c. Dec 13 1846 Bay Roberts to Abraham French/Ann #8625205 #93
FRENCH, John James m. Caroline FRENCH Dec 9 1881 Bay Roberts #8625291 #2
FRENCH, John Samuel c. Jun 14 1849 Samuel MERCER/Mary Ann French Bay Roberts #8625205 #96
FRENCH, John Samuel b. 1875 to Stephen French/ Coley's Point #8625290 #87
FRENCH, Joseph c. Nov 22 1865 Bay Roberts to John French/Jane #8625290 #73
FRENCH, Julia c. Sep 17 1843 Bay Roberts Nathaniel French/Charlotte #8625205 #91
FRENCH, Julia m. Adam SNOW Nov 20 1862 Bay Roberts #8625290 #94
FRENCH, Julia c. Apr 1 1870 Bay Roberts to William French/Elizabeth (cleared) #8726507 #55
FRENCH, Julia Ann c. Aug 8 1866 Bay Roberts to Edward French/Sarah (cleared #8726507 #56
FRENCH, Leah c. Jun 13 1850 Bay Roberts to John French/Jane #8625205 #97
FRENCH, Louisea b. Aug 13 1875 Bay Roberts to Charles French/Christinna SINYARD (cleared) #8726507 #57
FRENCH, Lucinda m. Nathan MERCER Dec 14 1888 Bay Roberts #8625291 #3
FRENCH, Mary b. Sep 12 1763 French Cove in Bay Roberts to Edward
French/Elizabeth #7204127 #41
FRENCH, Mary m. Frances BRADBURY Dec 2 1841 Bay Roberts #8625290 #91
FRENCH, Mary m. Samuel MERCER Jan 27 1850 Bay Roberts #8728704 #41
FRENCH, Mary m. Christopher BISHOP Nov 23 1854 Bay Roberts (cleared) #8728704 #41
FRENCH, Mary b. Oct 10 1865 Coley's Point to Stephen French/Elizabeth #8625290 #85
FRENCH, Mary c. Oct 6 1872 Bay Roberts to Charles French/Christina (cleared) #8726507 #55
FRENCH, Mary Ann c. Jun 11 1848 Bay Roberts to John French/Jane #8625205 #95
FRENCH, Mary Ann m. Jacob PARSONS Dec 20 1855 Bay Roberts (cleared) #8728704 #42
FRENCH, Mary Ann m. John BRADBURY Jun 6 1860 Bay Roberts #8625290 #93
FRENCH, Mary Anne m. William GOSSE Dec 1 1867 Coley's Point, St. John the Evangelist #8625290 #96
FRENCH, Mary Anne c. Aug 24 1869 Bay Roberts to Stephen French/Elizabeth #8625290 #81
FRENCH, Mary Anne c. Mar 2 1870 Bay Roberts (cleared) to Thomas French/Susanna #8726507 #56
FRENCH, Mary Grace c. Aug 31 1859 Bay Roberts to Abraham French/Rachel #8625290 #75
FRENCH, Mary Grace c. Nov 11 1868 Bay Roberts to Benjamin French/Ann #8625290 #80
FRENCH, Mary Hannah c. Oct 14 1869 Bay Roberts to John French/Grace #8625290 #81
FRENCH, Mary Jane c. Aug 19 1858 Bay Roberts to Thomas French/Leah #8625205 #89
FRENCH, Mary Jane m. John MUGFORD Jan 1 1861 Bay Roberts #8625290 #93
FRENCH, Mary Jane c. Oct 14 1863 Bay Roberts to Edward French/Sarah #8625290 #78
FRENCH, Mary Jane m. Henry DAWE Dec 10 1874 Bay Roberts #8625290 #98
FRENCH, Mary Jane m. Richard NEIL Apr 14 1875 Bay Roberts #8625290 #98
FRENCH, Mary Olivia c. Nov 30 1871 Bay Roberts to Edward French/Ann #8625290 #83
FRENCH, Mary Patience c. Mar 15 1876 Bay Roberts to John French/Hannah #8625290 #89
[6] Lloyd Rowsell <lgrowsell@yahoo.com> Subject: [NFLD-LAB] Rosewell, Roussell, Rousell, Rowsell or Russell Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:57:12 -0700 (PDT).
My ancestry is now traced to Henry Rousel (1860-1906), of Henry, and Mary Morgan who married at Port de Grave Church of England in 1884. Newfoundland Supreme Court documents confirm that Henry Rousell died at the ice on March 27, 1906 while serving aboard the sealing vessel Newfoundland. On file there is a letter signed by my great grandmother, Mary Rousell, stating that my grandfather, George Henry, was adopted by his uncle at the age of two years. As a teenager I was told that my great grandfather died when my grandfather was a young boy. Grandfather was in fact raised by his uncle Charles French (Sept.19, 1846-June 21,1924) and his birth father died when my grandfather was age 18. On May 5th, 1908 the Supreme Court of Newfoundland Registrar, D.M. Browning, acknowledged receipt of the share in full of George Henry Rowsell under the distribution of the estate. My father was named Charles French Rowsell in honour of his adoptive grandfather.
Property which once belonged to Edward French, father of Charles French, was handed down and is in the hands of my siblings today along with other property, once used as a garden by my grandfather, which was recorded as Russell property on 1950s Government Crown Land Office maps of the area. I was told that the law does not require registration of, old family held property in Newfoundland and that a very expensive quieting of title process discourages people from registering long held family property holdings. An employee of the Crown Lands office said you would be very surprised to know how little of the family held property on the Avalon Peninsula has been registered.
From the IGI files I have viewed microfilm of documents confirming that the Edward French family operated a West Indies Shipping & Trading Company out of Bay Roberts during the period abt. 1700 to 1810. Recently I found a record of a document in the Newfoundland Archives dated April 21, 1636 mentioning a Richard French a skillful Marryner and recommending commission to take Pirattes to be granted to Capt. French. Newfoundland Ship registers confirm that my ancestors built and owned sailing vessels in the late 1700s and later mastered fishing and sealing schooners up until abt. 1860. Other Russell / Rousell relatives in Newfoundland built, owned and operated fishing and trading schooners until the 1940s and some are active in the fishing business today.
During a visit to Newfoundland in November 2001, the land of my birth in 1944, I located for the first time and photographed the house where my Grandfather was born in 1888. It was occupied until about twelve years ago. In the year 2000 the house was included in an inventory of old buildings in the Conception Bay area under #BT009196. Recorded under the notes of interest were these words This home is about two hundred years old. The original wood shingles are under the felt roof. Home is in original condition. Decorative pilasters on corners and next to the main door. The house is standing on property which was granted, by the Crown, to my ancestor in 1873. Although I was told that the Crown Lands copy of original Crown Grant was destroyed by fire and that no record existed for the property, eventually I received a computer print out of a form dated February 18, 2002 with the following information: Title Holder Hy Rowsell, Vol. 19 Folio 76 Document # 3471 Issue Date May 16, 1873 Type G99 Other issued Coleys Point PID 00023764. On Crown Land maps c. 1950 the property is identified by the surname Russell.
Evidence points to the fact that my great grandfathers grandfather spelled his surname Rosewell as recorded of his claim for property in Bay Roberts in 1805 on which there were no buildings at that time. I saw the old index for the 1805 property record at the Land Registry Office where the name is clearly written Henry Rosewell. This sixty three yards of waterfront property is located in the area of Bay Roberts formerly known as Snows Cove, adjoined the property owned by Stephen Russell and Isaac Russell. I have a copy of the Bill of Sale which records that he later sold this property to Robert Pack for Ten pounds Sterling in a Bill of Exchange document dated this seventh day of December in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirteen. Receipt of one Set Bills value ten pounds sterling in payment of a Room was dated December 28th, 1812. His name was recorded in the document, likely written by the property purchaser, as Henry Rousell, even though the handwritten signature clearly reads Henry Rosewell, with no X. The witness Edward Joyce did not sign with an X. The 2nd witness, John French, made his X mark.
The following information was found in Parish records of the Church of England in Harbour Grace.
a) On October 24th, 1783. Edward Russell married Ann Parsons of Bay Roberts
b) October 28th, 1783 Henry Rosewell married Patience Churchill of Bay Roberts.
c) Their son Henry (1797-1868) married Joanna Snow (1797-1866) December 22, 1822. From this marriage until now Russell descendants live in an area of Bay Roberts now know as Coleys Point. The earliest records of this area identify the place as Cole Lees Point, possibly named for the surnames of families who lived there in the past. When the Snow family claimed land there in the late 1700s a notation on their claim stated previously occupied by persons unknown.
d) On December 17th, 1783 William Stow (Snow) married Sarah Cole. (of Cole Lees Point?)
Upon further review of IGI records I found the following name associations with Mass. and Conn.
#1. Joanna Stow (Snow) at Bridgewater, Plymouth, Mass. in 1759.
#2. William Snow at Middletown, Conn. from 1708 -1750 and at Bridgewater, Mass. in 1624
#3. Edward Russell at East Haven and New Have Conn. in 1698
#4. Isaac Russell at Dartmouth, Bristol, Mass. in 1717 and 1742 and Woburn and Sherborn Mass. in 1742.
#5. Stephen Russell at Dartmouth, Mass. in 1722 & 1765 and at Woburn Mass. in 1712 & 1713..also a Stephen Roswell Russell at Woodbridge, New Haven, Conn. abt. 1813.
#6. Patience Churchill, Plymouth Mass. 1747 & 1764.
I realize that the above information provides no conclusion to the question of my ancestors history back past Henry Rosewell and Patience Churchill. New England is the area where I will continue to search for information to link this family, with the help of my friends who have a mutual interest in this subject. There is evidence in other Newfoundland families that their independent and self sufficient ancestors came to NFLD. in the late 1700s from much nearer New England rather than, as many still believe, directly from far away Old England across the Atlantic.
A footnote to NFLD history is that in the year 1774 the number of New England trading ships which came to Newfoundland was 150 but after American Independence, in the year 1776, only 3 ships came to this Island Country where up until today people of Protestant English Stock still have high admiration for the Royal Family of Great Britain.
Additional sources:
Books: #1 The Family and Heirs of Sir Francis Drake, 1911, by Lady Elliott-Drake.....#2 The Safeguard of the Sea --a Naval History of Britain 660-1649 by N.A.M. Rodger.....Articles: #1. Drake of Ashe, by Daphne Drake #2.Distinguished Relations, by Daphne Drake Websites: #1. Sir Francis Drake #2. The Winthrop Society #3. The Avalon Project
[7] Jim French, email: NFLDFrench@shaw.ca (good in 2009).
[8] Daily News, Bay Roberts Supplement, July 1965, contributed by Carol Walsh.
The oldest citizen of Bay Roberts is 95 year old ÒUncle Will FrenchÓ, a gentlemen with aristocratic features and a courteous manner. Uncle Will lived most of his life in FrenchÕs Cove moving to Bay Roberts eleven years ago. In his young days he was a fisherman and farmer and he can tell stories about old Bay Roberts that had been passed along by his ancestors. Mr. French is a spry 95 and takes a walk every day, visits his friends and goes to church. ÒThatÕs as much as anyone can doÓ, he says. He was born ca. 1870.
[9] NL GenWeb Bay RobertÕs 1928 Directory, website:
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbbrob_frenchscove28.htm
French, Nathan, Fisherman
French, John James, Fisherman
French, Eli, Fisherman
French, Augustus, Fisherman
French, Nathan, Fisherman
French, George, Fisherman
French, Thomas, Fisherman
French, Augustus, Fisherman
French, Arthur, Fisherman
[10] NL GenWeb Bay RobertÕs 1936 Directory, website:
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbbrob_36frenchsc.htm
FRENCH Augustus, fshrmn
FRENCH Arthur, fshrmn
FRENCH Geo of Solomon, retired
FRENCH Graham, fshrmn
FRENCH James of Rd, fshrmn
FRENCH John C., fshrmn
FRENCH John J., fshrmn
FRENCH Lionel, fshrmn
FRENCH Malcolm, fshrmn
FRENCH Richard, fshrmn
FRENCH Robt G., lab
FRENCH Robt R., fshrmn
FRENCH Ronald, fshrmn
FRENCH Thos, fshrmn
FRENCH Wm, fshrmn
FRENCH Wm Jas Jr., fshrmn
FRENCH Wm Jas Sr., retired
[11] Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, by E. R. Seary.
[12] ÒBook of NewfoundlandÓ, six volumes, edited by T. Smallwood.
[13] History of Newfoundland, by Prowse.
[14] Parish Register on various Robert Frenches
1. Robert French, b. 6 Oct 1866, chr. 11 Oct 1886, son of Sarah and John French of ColeyÕs Pt.
2. Robert French, buried 2 May 1882, age 2 years, son of William French of Bay Roberts.
3. Robert French of ColeyÕs Point, m. 22 Nov 1973 to Elizabeth Cluny of South Shore, and had children Mary Selina French (1875), Rebekah Jane French (1878), Mary Selina French (1879), twins Sarah and Elizabeth French (1882), and Martha Jane French (1887).
4. Robert French, fisherman, of ÒCold EastÓ Pt., m. Elizabeth, children: twins James and Isaac (1847), Elizabeth (1850), Selina Jane (1858).
5. Robert French buried 18 Apr 1882, age 82 years, Robert French of ColeyÕs Point.
6. Robert French buried 3 Oct 1854, age 61 years, Robert French of Bay Roberts.
7. Robert French, b. 19 Sep 1897, chr. 5 Nov 1897, Robert Roach French.
[15] Parish Register on various John Frenches
1. John French, buried 19 Apr 1881, age 45 years, John French of ColeyÕs Pt.
2. John French, buried 20 Mar 1906, age 64 years, John French of ColeyÕs Pt.
3. John French of ColeyÕs Pt, m. 8 Dec 1861 to Hannah Snow, and had children Emma French (1862), Ann French (1864), James Knight French (1869), John Charles French (1872), Mary Patience French (1876), Lucinda French (chr. 1881), note after her name says ÒposthumasÓ may refer to father dying before child was born, i.e., 19 Apr 1881 above).
4. John French of Bareneed, m. Grace French of Bay Roberts on 13 Dec 1860, children: Nathaniel French (1863), Elizabeth Ann French (1866), Mary Hannah French (1869), Elizah French (1872), Ruth Jane French (1879).
[16] Parish Register on William French and Caroline Snow, m. 21 Jan 1877, children: Elizabeth Jane French (1878), Mary Patience French (1879), Margaret Ellen French (1881), Caroline French (1882), Emma French (1883), Naomi Beatrice (1885), Leah French (1887), Jessie Lovisa (1889), Solomon French (1892), twins Abraham Snow French died at 5 days old and William French (1895), Esther (1899).
[17] Parish Register on Caroline French
1. Caroline French, b. 15 Oct 1852, dau. of Jane and John French of ColeyÕs Pt.
2. Caroline French, wife of James French of ColeyÕs Pt., m. ca. 1876.
3. Caroline Snow married to William French.
4. Caroline French, wife of James French of ColeyÕs Pt., m. ca. 1885.
5. Caroline Anne Mitchen m. 5 Jan 1879 to Edward French of B.R., (she later m. Adam Wiseman on 26 Jul 1889).
6. Caroline French, dau. of William and Caroline Snow French.
[18] Parish Register on Snow and French entries:
1. Henry Snow m. Joanna French, 29 Nov 1857
2. Charles Snow m. Elizabeth French, 10 Dec 1857
3. Joanna Snow m. James French, 3 Jun 1858
4. Hannah Snow m. John French, 8 Dec 1861
5. Adam Snow m. Julia French, 20 Nov 1862
6. Mary Jane Snow m. James French, 12 Dec 1867 at St. John Evangelist Church in ColeyÕs Pt.
7. Julia Snow (widow) m. John French at ColeyÕs Pt., 3 Feb 1877.
8. Joseph Snow, son of Henry R. Snow, m. Violet French, dau. of John James French, on 19 Nov 1919
[19] 1921 Census, Harbour Grace District, ColeyÕs Point, website:
|
Dwelling |
Family |
Surname |
Given Name |
Sex |
Relationship |
Status |
Birth |
Birth Month |
Age |
Place Of Birth |
|
2 |
2 |
FRENCH |
Benjamin |
M |
Head |
Married |
1852 |
Mar |
69 |
Coley's Pt |
|
2 |
2 |
FRENCH |
Sarah |
F |
Wife |
Married |
1852 |
Feb |
69 |
Bay Roberts |
|
3 |
3 |
FRENCH |
John, J |
M |
Head |
Married |
1881 |
Oct |
39 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
3 |
FRENCH |
Ethel |
F |
Wife |
Married |
1882 |
Nov |
38 |
Bay Roberts |
|
3 |
3 |
FRENCH |
Evelyn |
F |
Daughter |
Single |
1911 |
Aug |
9 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
3 |
FRENCH |
Alice |
F |
Daughter |
Single |
1913 |
Feb |
7 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
3 |
FRENCH |
Stella |
F |
Daughter |
Single |
1916 |
Sept |
4 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
3 |
FRENCH |
Lucinda |
F |
Daughter |
Single |
1921 |
May |
3mo |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
Isaac |
M |
Head |
Married |
1853 |
May |
68 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
Rebecca |
F |
Wife |
Married |
1854 |
Sept |
66 |
Bareneed |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
William |
M |
Son |
Married |
1886 |
May |
35 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
Fanny, M |
F |
Daughter in Law |
Married |
1886 |
Aug |
34 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
Harry |
M |
Grand Child |
Single |
1913 |
Oct |
7 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
Frank, D |
M |
Grand Child |
Single |
1916 |
July |
5 |
Coley's Pt |
|
3 |
4 |
FRENCH |
Marion |
F |
Grand Child |
Single |
1918 |
Nov |
2 |
Coley's Pt |
|
4 |
5 |
FRENCH |
Esau |
M |
Head |
Married |
1860 |
Nov |
60 |
Coley's Pt |
|
4 |
5 |
FRENCH |
Sarah, P |
F |
Wife |
Married |
1869 |
Sept |
51 |
Country Rd |
|
4 |
5 |
FRENCH |
Eliza |
F |
Daughter |
Single |
1903 |
Dec |
17 |
Coley's Pt |
|
4 |
5 |
FRENCH |
E. Garfield |
M |
Son |
Single |
1908 |
June |
13 |
Coley's Pt |
|
4 |
5 |
FRENCH |
Doris |
F |
Daughter |
Single |
1910 |
Oct |
10 |
Coley's Pt |
[20] David French, playwright (b at Coley's Point, NFLD 18 Jan 1939).
French moved with his family from Newfoundland to Toronto when he was 6. He studied acting after high school, performing professionally (1960-65) before turning full time to playwriting. His earliest plays were half-hour TV dramas broadcast on CBC, beginning with "Beckons the Dark River" (1963). His first stage play, Leaving Home (1972), produced and directed by Bill GLASSCO at Toronto's TARRAGON THEATRE, portrayed with humour and powerful emotion the generational conflict and cultural alienation within a Toronto family of transplanted Newfoundlanders. Its sequel, Of the Fields, Lately (1973), won the Jean A. Chalmers Outstanding Play Award and cemented French's position as Canada's foremost stage realist. The third play in what became "the Mercer Trilogy,"Salt-Water Moon (1984), follows the courtship of the characters who turn up as the parents in the other 2 plays. It won the Hollywood Drama-League Critics Award for Best Play in Los Angeles in 1985, and the Canadian Authors Association Literary Award for the next year. The trilogy became a tetralogy with 1949 (1989), in which the expatriate islanders gather in Toronto on the eve of Newfoundland's union with Canada. Jitters (1979), a backstage comedy, remains one of the most frequently produced plays in the history of Canadian theatre.
[21] Will of Stephen French from Newfoundland will books volume 10 pages 397-398 probate year 1916, will written on 9 Jul 1913.
In re STEPHEN FRENCH deceased. I, Stephen French of John, of ColeyÕs Point, in the Island of Newfoundland, fisherman, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time heretofore made, And as to my worldly estate, and all the property, real personal, or mixed of which I shall die seized and possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my decease, I devise, bequeath and dispose thereof in the manner following to wit: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary Ann French my house, furniture, outhouses and all my land situated on the south side of the brook running into Long Beach Pond, and bounded on the North by said Brook, on the south by a road, separating my estate from Jacob Morgan Estate, on the east by Isaac CurnewÕs land, and on the west by RowsellÕs Estate*, to have and to hold the same during the term of her natural life, and after her decease, this said house, furniture, outhouses, and said land shall become the property of my youngest son Charles Samuel French, to have and to hold the same to his heirs and assigns for ever. I give devise and bequeath to my other three sons Stephen French, James Henry French and Reuben French all that piece or parcel of land situated on the North side of the main road known as the Brigus Road and extending sixty yards along said road, and bounded on south by Brigus Road, on the North by MarleÕs estate, on the west by land belonging to my son Reuben French and on the east by the estate of John, William and Elijah French, to be evenly and equally divided between my said sons Stephen French, James Henry French and Reuben French to have and to hold the same to their heirs and assigns for ever. And lastly, I do nominate and appoint my said sons William John French & Chas. Saml French to be the executors of this my last will and testament In witness whereof, I the said Stephen French, have to this my last will and testament, subscribed my name and affixed my seal this ninth day of July, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. Stephen his X mark French Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Stephen French, as and for his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnesses thereunto Witnesses: James Norman. W.H. Greenland. Correct, Charles H. Emerson Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
*Regarding RowsellÕs Estate, Lloyd Rowsell (lgrowsell@yahoo.com) visited subject
willed property in the Spring of 2002. The old fellow at the time was married to a descendant
of my LAMB ancestor named William LAMB.....he talked about:
#1. a widow who left the property and moved to the Boston States even
though she had a shed full of tools and a significant 'wood lot'.
#2.. he knew my grandfather "George Henry ROUSELL" b.1888 in the house which was still standing nearby.....he said: "your grandfather always planted more potatoes that he and his family needed for the winter.....in late spring when potato supplies were running low you could always bum a bucket of potatoes from uncle George Henry. George Henry's father, Henry ROUSELL (1860-1906)
[22] The Guardian of Bay Roberts, Dec 27, 1909. The remains of William John FRENCH, son of Mr. John French, of ColeyÕs Point, was brought home by TuesdayÕs express. The deceased was accidentally killed while following his occupation in the lumber woods in the state of Maine.
[23] The Guardian of Bay Roberts, Friday, February 2, 1912.
Obituary – Mrs. Emma FRENCH, beloved wife of Solomon French, FrenchÕs Cove, and daughter of the late Thos. and Prudence MERCER of MercerÕs Cove, passed away rather suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 24th, in her 64th year. She was sick only a few days, having been stricken with paralysis on Saturday, Jan. 20th, and never regained consciousness. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Prudence, teacher at Seldom Come By, and Emma, at home; two brothers, Hezekiah and Isaac Mercer, MercerÕs Cove, and one sister, Mrs. Matthew Martin, Hr. Grace to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Friday, Jan. 26th, interment being at the Methodist Cemetery.
Will of Solomon French:
In re: SOLOMON FRENCH. DECEASED. This is the last Will and Testament of me Solomon French, son of Solomon French, of FrenchÕs Cove in the Eastern End of the town of Bay Roberts, in the District of Harbor Grace. I give devise and bequeat all the estate, property and effects of which I may die possessed unto my beloved children George French, Prudence Grandy and Emmie Mercer, and I appoint Prudence Grandy sole Executor of this my Will made and dated at Bay Roberts this 4th day of August 1920. Signed, SOLOMON FRENCH.
Witnesses. William M. Grandy Prudence Grandy William French. CORRECT, William F. Lloyd Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland (Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat Aug 21/23 Horwood cj adm C.T.A. granted to William French Aug 21/23 Estate sworn at $830.00
[24] The Guardian of Bay Roberts, Friday, May 24, 1912. Mr. Wm. FRENCH of ColeyÕs Point, who became mentally afflicted last fall, died at the Hospital for the treatment of such diseases this week. His body was conveyed
Mr. B.J. FRENCH, formerly of Bay Roberts East but now residing in Jamaica Plains, Mass. arrived here by Saturday nightÕs express on a short visit to his mother. Mr. French first left Bay Roberts over 33 years ago and during that period has visited nearly every part of the United States and certain sections of Canada. It is 15 years ago since he last visited his native town.
[25] LDS Microfilm of original record in possession of Elvin FRENCH BURROWS, Burnaby, B. C. This is a logbook kept by the shipping company of Edward FRENCH (1737-1783). After Edward died in 1783, his son Edward carried on the company until ca. 1800. The company's headquarters was at Bay ROBERTS, Newfoundland. Elvin French Burrows (1924-2008) was of Burnaby, British Columbia. Elvin French Burrows Late of Maple Ridge, passed away at 84 years of age on February 12, 2008 at Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge, B.C.
The log is for several ships and covers from the early 1700s to ca. 1800. It includes several birth entries for the FRENCH family as well as one marriage and one death entry.
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Note: [a Robert (Bob) FRENCH, claiming to be a FRENCH's Cove property owner, in 2002 told me that the FRENCH Shipping Company operated from the south side of Coley's Point]
"in 1835 the male only Voters were at least 21 years of age, Heads of Households, and property owners"
after a study of the Plantaton book records of 1805, this list of 1835 FRENCH "HOHs" is a 'good place to continue'.....
FRENCH established first landing at FRENCH's Cove and later generations moved on to:
Port de Grave,
BARENEED,
the DOCK, and COLEY's Point
The christian name of your ancestor might help in your efforts to connect with the CLAN lineage going back to the first Newfoundland possessors of Land.
PB#660..EDWARD, of Beechy Cove or Bishop's Cove PB#660 in 1775
PB#694..ABRAM, of French's Cove in 1804
PB#699..William of William...of French's Cove
PB#706..EDWARD, [Jr.] of French's Cove '48 yds' waterfront
PB#707..JONAS, of French's Cove, heirs of ROBERT FRENCH
PB#708..THOMAS of French's Cove
PB#709..EDWARD Sr. of French's Cove
PB#834..JOHN, deed from Thomas BUTT 1805 at Carbonear
[1816 will of John FRENCH of Carbonear, bequeath plantation to his wife Mary and son John]
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbbrob_spaniardsbaytoportdegrave35.htm
"Bareneed"
--FRENCH, William Senior Port de Grave Barened
[1817, merchant PACK, well off]
--FRENCH, Edward of William Port de Grave Bareneed
[1817, merchant GRAHAM, bad off]
--FRENCH, Robert of William Port de Grave Bareneed
--FRENCH, Nathaniel Port de Grave Bareneed
"the DOCK" Bareneed
--FRENCH, John of Edward Port de Grave Dock
--FRENCH, Joseph Port de Grave Dock
--FRENCH, Edward of Edward Port de Grave Dock
[1829 will of Edward FRENCH mentions:
.wife Mary
..son Edward
...sons Joseph and Abraham
....sons John [eldest], Joseph, Abraham and Edward [youngest]
.....schooner "Brothers"
.ground belonging formerly to James BUTLER
..monies which may be in England at the time of my death.
...Elizabeth HUSSEY, Ann DAW, and Mary BATTEN
...."the balance which may be due to me on the voyage of the present season"
....."my brother, Abraham FRENCH of Bay Roberts, and Richard RYAN of Bearneed..
witnesses:
Charles BLACKMAN
Ann BEECHAM
Grace BOONE [was Grace Daw, daughter of George DAW]
--FRENCH, Abraham Port de Grave Dock
[married Amy BARTLETT on November 10, 1828
"Coley's Point"
--FRENCH, John Bay Roberts Coleys Point
--FRENCH, Samuel Bay Roberts Coleys Point
[mentioned in the 1840 will of William FRENCH Sr. also mentioned:
Nathaniel FRENCH,
Robert, son of William
Edward, son of John
my son William
"not wishing that any of the land should go out of the name of the FRENCHes"
witnesses:
William BARTLETT
George JACKSON and
John MOORE
--FRENCH, Nathaniel Bay Roberts
[1851-1853 Will
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cb_wills_nfrench1851.htm
mentions:
son Charles FRENCH
wife Charlotte
sons Edward and Isaac
son Nathaniel
land bequeathed is bounded on the east by W. BADCOCK's andon the west by Mrs. FRENCH, north by Abraham and Samuel MERCER.
"BEECHEY Cove, or BISHOP's Cove
--FRENCH, George Bay Roberts Bishop's Cove
--FRENCH, Abraham Bay Roberts Bishop's Cove
"FRENCH's Cove"
--FRENCH, Edward Senior Bay Roberts French's Cove
--FRENCH, Edward Junior Bay Roberts French's Cove
--FRENCH, William of William Bay Roberts French's Cove
[son, and brother of a Edward FRENCH mentioned in the 1797 will of William FRENCH, of Bay Roberts, daughter Patt'ce gift of one shilling]
--FRENCH, Samuel Bay Roberts French's Cove
--FRENCH, James Bay Roberts French's Cove
--FRENCH, William "Bow" Bay Roberts French's Cove
--*FRENCH, Jonathan Bay Roberts French's Cove
[had a son named FRANCIS FRENCH, amd Francis FRENCH had a son named Jonathan, source: Bill WEAVER Dec. 2002 ??]
--FRENCH, William of Edward Bay Roberts French's Cove
--FRENCH, John of Edward Bay Roberts French's Cove
sons of Edward FRENCH
..William FRENCH of French's Cove
..John FRENCH of French's Cove
sons of William FRENCH
..William FRENCH of French's Cove
..Edward FRENCH (son of William)
[December 20th, 1839 Will mentions bequeath to his son William FRENCH]
1826 Founding Methodists in Bay ROBERTS
Edward FRENCH and William FRENCH, son of William ..'trustee'
FRENCHs / FRANKs mentioned in the 1843 Novel by R.T.S. LOWELL
Abram,
Granny, at age 3 score
Patience,
Prudence,
Jonathan, and
Will ....William
1847 Sealing Master "FRENCH" of "Lady ANN" 82 tons and 30 men.
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&q=%22Lady+ANN%22+FRENCH+Brigus+1847&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
1849 "FRENCH" Donors to the Bay ROBERTS and Coley's Point Anglican Church
FRENCH, Benjamin
FRENCH, John
*FRENCH, Jonathan
....from my files of 2004....now working again on the FRENCH clan of FRENCH's Cove, Bay ROBERTS....
Plantation BOOK Sirname FRENCH
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbhg_pr1805-102-121.htm
FRENCH of Bay ROBERTS in 1864 Directory
..PLANTERS
..Vessel Owner and
..Fishermen
FRENCH Abraham [of John], planter
FRENCH Benjamin, planter
FRENCH Charles [of Nathaniel], fisherman
FRENCH Charles [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH Edward, fisherman
FRENCH Edward [of Abraham], planter
FRENCH Edward [of Samuel], planter
FRENCH Edward [of William], planter
FRENCH George, fisherman
FRENCH James, Sr., planter
FRENCH James [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH John, vessel owner
FRENCH John Toomey, planter
FRENCH Jonathan, planter
FRENCH Nathaniel, fisherman
FRENCH Robert, fisherman
FRENCH Robert [of William], planter
FRENCH Solomon, planter
FRENCH Thomas [of James], planter
FRENCH Thomas [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH Thomas [of William], planter
FRENCH William, Sr., planter
1805 Greenspond, Bonavista area Rooms website "(from the files of lghr)".....follow up....Monday, November 8, 2004 8:23 AM
From: "Lloyd Rowsell" <lgrowsell@yahoo.com>
"(from the files of lghr)"......
1805 Greenspond, Bonavista area Rooms website
http://ngb.chebucto.org/Fish-Rooms/bon_1805.shtml
[26] Newfoundland Grand Banks, Wills with surnames beginning with ÒFÓ from LDS FHC Microfilm 1830-1962. Website: http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/nfwillsf.shtml and http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/bareneed-ce-mar-pdg.shtml (lots more to add here)
Edward French of Bareneed
Edward (of William) French, probate 1840, of Bay Roberts
Mary French, probate 1855, widow of Edward French, Bareneed Port de Grave
John French, probate 1882, Scilly Cove, fisherman
James French, probate 1885, St. JohnÕs, dealer
Norah French, probate 1895
Will of
Nora French
from Newfoundland will books volume 6 page 205 probate year
1895
This name is spelled Nora and Norah in the will, and Norah in the
will index.
Last
Will and Testament of
Nora French of Harbor Grace
Spinster
deceased.
At Turnavick Labrador.
I the undersigned in sound mind but in failing
health knowing the certainty of death and the uncertainty of living make this
my last will and testimony that I bequeath my belongings as follows. To my
brother John Power one suit of clothes To Peter Kelly one suit of clothes. To
my sister Katie Power $200.00 two hundred dollars. To Sister Agnes Hr. Grace
Convent $20.00 Twenty dollars. To the Rev. John March $100.00 one hundred
dollars for Masses, my clothing to be distributed as my people think best, the
Rev. John March I appoint as my Executor. Given under my hand this twenty eight
day of August one thousand eight hundred and ninety five. Aug. 28th 1895. (Sgd) Norah her x mark French.
Witness (sgd) Thos. Hennessy. (Sgd) James Doyle.
I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of
Norah French deceased
Registrar
Isaac French, probate 1900, of St. JohnÕs
Isaac French, probate 1903
Abraham French, probate 1904
John French, probate 1906, ColeyÕs Point, in the District of Harbor Grace, fisherman
Stephen French, probate 1916, of ColeyÕs Point, fisherman
Benjamin French, probate 1917, of Brigus
Will of
Benjamin French
from Newfoundland will books volume 10 pages 574-575
probate year 1917
In
re
Benjamin French
deceased.
a Will The last will and testament of Benjamin French Lumber
Surveyor of Brigus in the District of Port-de-Grave. I, Benjamin French
considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and
memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last
will and testament, in manner and form following (that is to say).
First.
I give and bequeath unto my son, Kenneth M. French, my land, dwelling house and
work-shop in rear of said dwelling house situate and being on the East side of
Brigus Main Street and in the town of Brigus aforesaid and bounded as follows,
north by a roadway eight feet wide common to the said property and the property
of my brother James French, south by the land of Fredrick Jerrett, Merchant,
East by the Saltwater Pond of Brigus and west by the aforesaid Main Street of
Brigus and measuring twenty four feet by the said Road, with all chattels,
furniture and carpenters tools thereon, also that three corner lot on the
southside of the main line from Brigus aforesaid to the railway station and
bounded as follows, north by the aforesaid road on the south East by road to
Gardens and on the west by the property of James French. Also all moneys in the
Bank of Nova Scotia in the town of Brigus aforesaid, and all money in the
Newfoundland Savings Bank in the name of the said Benjamin French. The said
Kenneth M. French to pay all my Funeral Expenses.
I appoint Patrick J.
Kent accountant of the town of St. JohnÕs and Thomas Brien Telegrapher of
Brigus aforesaid executors to this my last will and testament. In witness
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty second day of March in
the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen Benjamin French
(LS) The above instrument consisting of one sheet was now here subscribed by
Benjamin French, the testator in the presence of each of us and was at the same
time declared by him to be his last will and testament and we at his request,
sign our name hereto as attesting witnesses. - William J. Brien
St. JohnÕs Michael Costello St. JohnÕs
Correct, Charles H. Emerson Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
Solomon French, probate 1923, of FrenchÕs Cove in the Eastern End of the town of Bay Roberts, District of Harbor Grace
Rupert Haywood French, probate 1934
James French, probate 1939
Thomas French, probate 1939
Esau French, probate 1941
Henry Edward French, probate 1944
William Aloysius French, probate 1946
William P. French, probate 1948
William French Sr., probate 1948
Alfred French, probate 1953
Gordon M. French, probate 1957
Abraham French, probate 1957
William T. French, probate 1958
Mary Elesie French, probate 1961
Isaac French, probate 1962
[27] Newfoundland Parish Records of Bareneed – Port de Grave, website: http://ngb.chebucto.org/Vstats/bareneed-marriages-vol38.shtml, 1860-1891, includes 15 French marriages.
[28] Bertha Gretchen French, b. 19 Nov 1908 at ColeyÕs Pt., Newfoundland, daughter of William French, arrived 4 Jan 1930 in Buffalo, NY. Fred French, b. ca. 1899 at ColeyÕs Pt., Newfoundland, son of William J. French, arrived 15 May 1922 in Vanceboro, Maine. From Ancestry.ca.
[29] Email from Lloyd Rowsell, lgrowsell@yahoo.com, dated Jan 24, 2009. Thanks very very much for your email and weblinks.....back in 2000 I found a LDS reference to my great great grandmother, Amelia FRENCH. This was posted by WATANABE....she was apparently becoming a member of the LDS and wished to 'seal' the names of relatives at Bay ROBERTS. I returned to Newfoundland during the winter of 2001-2002 and found the original record of my GG Grandparents marriage. I have wished to thank someone for posting the information on the LDS website. Someday I might find records of Amelia's parents and siblings. The father of Amelia's husband, Henry ROUSELL/ROSEWELL, also married a FRENCH, his widow Ann FRENCH married a John SQUIRES abt. 1836 and probated her first husband's will in 1859, one year before my great grandfather was born. Me thinks that Ann FRENCH was a daughter of Jonas FRENCH.....of course I would love to add information to your collection. Thanks again, Sincerely, Lloyd ROWSELL
[30] Email from Jim French, NFLDFrench@shaw.ca, dated Jan 24, 2009. I have been looking at all this information trying to figure out a plan of attack. There is mention of my great grand parentsÕ marriage
FRENCH, Edward m. Ann NORTH Dec 14 1854 Bay Roberts #8728704 #41 but as far as I know there does not appear to be a reference to any other members of my lineÉ that IÕm aware of. It is a bit of tangled mess trying to get the FrenchÕs of Newfoundland straightened out particularly FrenchÕs cove with the few records that still exist back prior to 1800.
MaraÉ give me some time and I will see if I can figure something out. I will, in the next while, send you the information that I have on my family to add to the chart.
LloydÉ yes IÕm in British ColumbiaÉ Cranbrook to be exact.
[31] Ed and Marian Craft, sister of Ref. [30]. Email for
Marian: emcraft3@telus.net, or ravencraft42@hotmail.com, or edcraft_65@hotmail.com.
Hi everyone, I will get something together for you next week hopefully. I have spent this week fighting the flu bug and will be away in Kamloops for two days with Mom. For Lloyd and Mara, I have been putting all the information we gathered in St. John's and all I have found on the internet, into a database using Family Tree Maker. When I find a connection, I join the families. It is a slow process and I try to be very careful and not make too many assumptions! There are some big holes in records, but maybe with combining all the information I can find, into one database, I will be able to tie all these "French" families together! And I wish there was more of a variety in first names! But naming patterns also help. I gather you are in Victoria, Lloyd? And Mara is somewhere in the USA? I'm in Castlegar, BC. I will be in touch! Blessings, Marian
[32] Joy French, email: joyf@shaw.ca.
[33] David Anstey, email: daveanstey@shaw.ca.
[34] Jim French, email: jim.french@shaw.ca.
[35] NL GenWeb: Conception Bay North: Bay Roberts: Guardian Newspaper, 1920, website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbnorth_norguardian1920a.htm, has 35 hits on the search ÒFrenchÓ.
[36] The Guardian, Bay Roberts, 1926, website: http://members.tripod.com/familytreegroup/guardian1926.htm, has 21 hits on the search ÒFrenchÓ.
[37] Bay Roberts video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZj-TkvPw-k
[38] Bill Weaver, email: waweaver53@hotmail.com, email good in 2002. Looking for French Family of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland
Jonathan French
Spouse: Elizabeth
Children:
Frances
Fanny
Amelia Ann
Frances French
Spouse: Martha
Children:
Amelia (1866-)
Emily (1870-1957)
Jonathan (1872-)
Amelia French Birth: 1 Oct 1866
Emily French
Birth: 2 Oct 1870, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Newfoundland
Death: 9 Jan 1957, Whittier, California
Spouse: John Charles Russell
Birth: 18 Feb 1867, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Newfoundland
Death: 1937, Port Angeles, Washington
Father: William Russell
Mother: Sarah
Marr: 22 Nov 1893, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland
Children:
William Chester (1894-1894)
Minnie (1896-2001)
Vera Louise (1898-1981)
Frank W (1901-1962)
Raymond Chester (1903-1967)
Eunice (1912-1984)
[39] Friday, June 1, 1928. Passed peacefully away at Shearstown, May 20th, after a long illness, Edward FRENCH, beloved husband of Leah French, aged 51 years and 7 months. Deceased was one of our prominent carpenters. Left to mourn are a widow, five sons, Thomas and Joseph in White Plains, N.Y., U.S.A., Max, Edward and Donald at home, two daughters, Iva Myrtle and Lizzie Barbara, at home, one sister, Mrs. John Holmes (of Henry), at Shearstown and one grandchild. Funeral took place May 22nd to the United Church cemetery [1].
[40] Friday, October 26, 1928. Died, October 26th, Esther, widow of the late Edward FRENCH, aged 74 years. Left to mourn are two sons, Abram and John of this town, and two daughters, Mrs. Duncan Collins, Spaniard's Bay, and Mrs. Abram Barrett, French's Cove [1].
Map of Bay Roberts, Bareneed, and FrenchÕs Cove
[41] The Knight Families of Newfoundland, beginning in 1820, see website: http://members.tripod.com/~Al_Beagan/knightree3.htm, and search for ÒFrenchÓ. It mentions Robert French, Edward French, William French, and Aug. 9, 1869 "FRENCH, James Knight c. Aug 9 1869 Bay Roberts to John French/Hannah #8625290 #81 IGI- Newfoundland (c) 1988 b=birth, c=christened, m=marriage (Batch # serial sheet #) Name, date of event, location, parents or spouse Page 39 goofie@home.com (not deliverable).
[42] Yetman and Related Families of Newfoundland,
Edward FRENCH was born about 1758 in of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. He married 1 Jane JONES on 24 Oct 1783 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
Jane JONES was born about 1763 in of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. She married 1 Edward FRENCH on 24 Oct 1783 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
FRENCH, Abraham m.1882
FRENCH, Benjamin J. b.1860
FRENCH, Charles b.1836
FRENCH, Dianna b.1811
FRENCH, Edward b.1758
FRENCH, James b.1832
FRENCH, Jethro b.1877
FRENCH, Mary Ann b.1848
FRENCH, Matthew b.1842
FRENCH, Nathan b.1909
FRENCH, Patience b.1812
FRENCH, Sarah Jane b.1851
FRENCH, Susan or Ann b.1814
FRENCH, William b.1851
See website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jybell/index3.htm#French
[43] Website: http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/french-edward-1-77.shtml
Will of Edward French from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 77 & 78, probate year 1829.
In re Edward French deceased.
In the name of God Amen. By this my last will and testament, I Edward French, at the Dock, Bearneed, being of sound mind and memory do will and bequeath as follows. First, I commit my soul and body to the Mercy of God, praying that he may give me a joyful resurrection and a place in his heavenly kingdom. 2d I bequeath to each of my children, the sum of One hundred pounds sterling (except my eldest and youngest sons, John and Edward French,) i.e. to Elizabeth Hussey, Joseph French, Ann Dawe, of Ship Cove, Abraham French and Mary Batten. 3d I bequeath to my wife, Mary, and to my son, Edward jointly all the monies which may be in England at the time of my death, together with the house, outbuildings and land, occupied and owned by me at the Dock, Bearneed at the time of my death. 4. I give to my sons Joseph and Abraham, the house, ground and all thereunto pertaining belonging formerly to James Butler, and given to me by a decree of the court at Harbor Grace. 5. I give to my wife Mary, and my son, Edward Jointly, the balance which may be due to me on the voyage of the present season after paying all wages and other lawful expenses. 6. I give to my four sons, John, Joseph, Abraham and Edward, the Schooner "Brothers" with all her materials, together with all the nets, seines, and every article used in the fishery, skiffs, boats, barking kettles, &c. 7. I give to my wife and my son Edward all my cattle & sheep to dispose of as they please. 8. I also give to my wife and my son Edward all monies which may remain after the payment of the aforesaid legacies, wheresoever such money may be placed. They will see however that I am respectably buried, and pay out of said money my funeral expenses. 9. I hereby appoint my brother Abraham French of Bay Roberts, and Richard Ryan of Bearneed, my Executors to see this my will carried into effect. 10. I hereby also direct that when my sons, Joseph and Abraham shall require shingles, board & nails my son Edward shall supply them with a sufficiency for the erection of a convenient house each. Joseph and Abraham however are to assist in sawing such board as may require sawing. Given under my hand and seal at Bearneed this third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty-nine. Edward his x mark French (LS) Witnesses Charles Blackman. Ann Beecham. Grace Boone.
Certified Correct, D. M. Browning Registrar.
[44] Bay Roberts Directory, 1864-65, page 240.
[45] St. Johns Directory, 1864-65, page 119.
[46] Harbour Grace Directory, 1864-65, page 273
[47] New Perlican Directory, 1864-65, page 300
No French in Directories of North Harbour, Old ManÕs Bay, Old Perlican, Paradise, Port de Grave, St. MaryÕs, and Toads Coveg
[48] Carolyn Kelly, email: Carolyn.Kelly@Rogers.com. (email good in 2011). Microfilm copy of the Edward French Shipping Co. log listing births, marriages, and deaths of the family, from LDS Family History Center, Microfilm #1887634, covering the years 1700 to 1800. Carolyn is the great-great-granddaughter of John French, b. 1808 in Bareneed, NL who is the son of William French.
[49] Josephine E. French, former FFA Member #77, 44 School St., Apt. C-34, Weston, MA 02193. In the SS death index, I see a Josephine French who died on 18 Oct 2009 at age 92 from Weston, MA.
[50] Newfoundland GenWeb, Conception Bay North, Harbour Grace District, Harbour Grace Burial Records, website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbhg_hg_burials_1775.htm
[51] Lloyd Rowsell, email: lgrowsell@yahoo.com. From email dated 6 Oct 2004.
Greetings, Your name came to mind last night as I was again reviewing some of my notes which were made during my trips to Bay Roberts Museum in 2002. Inside a glass case was an old record book which one time belonged to the Edward FRENCH Trading Co. of Bay Roberts. This book was apparently a ship log or record of transactions involving the purchase of fish from local fishermen. Someone had handwritten some transcriptions from the book are recorded below. Since I was, at that time, unaware of many of my FRENCH ancestoral connections I spent very little time with these transcriptions.
1762...small articles and a new coat
1777...SQUIRRE on Acct.
1778..Peter SQUIRE and John SQUIRE
1778...RINES
1778...Nov. John SPARKES and Ambrose Acct.
1786...Wm. SQUIRES
1788...John CHURCHILL ....shareman, boatsman
1790...John CHURCHILL....Elizabeth CHURCHILL
1793...Wm. BUTT...1794...20.0.0 by draft....bills drawn on Bristol
1797...John CHURCHILL accounts
1809...Wm. TIPPETT ....Wm. SQUIRES...23.00.00 (pounds stg.)
This is a 'timeline' of some ancestor connections to the above surnames:
1783...Henry ROSEWELL m. Patience CHURCHILL at HGA
1778...John SPARKES was my great great great great grandfather on my maternal
side.
1837...Widow Ann ROWSAL married John SQUIRES at Port de Grave
1842...Hannah ROWSAL married William TIPPETT
Recently there was a posting to the NL Roots List concerning Irish young men who came to NL for the fishing season and returned home with 'money to spend'. I wonder if anyone can tell us if the Irish migratory fishermen were paid in 'bills drawn on Bristol' or bills drawn on Irish Merchant Banks or Counting Houses. Cheers, Lloyd
[52] Newfoundland Labrador NL GenWeb Data Plantation Book, 1805, website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbbrig_pr1805-102-121.htm. This needs to be rechecked after more of this line has been entered. See also http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbnorth_nor1_102_121.htm.
[53] Lloyd Rowsell, email: lgrowsell@yahoo.com. From email dated 22 Jun 2005. The name of Susanna Jane Russell/Rowsell b. abt. 1853 is not familiar at the moment. Although it seems that I have seen records for the names Susanna and Jane RUSSELL of the Cole Lee's Point and Bay Roberts area. My great grandfather, Henry ROUSELL/ROWSELL had at least two sisters, that I have identified over the past few years.
#1. Eliza, who married Charles FRENCH, son of Edward FRENCH.
Eliza and Charles FRENCH adopted my grandfather when he was 2 yrs of age in the year 1890.
#2. Sarah, who married John CURNEW/CURLEW . She died in 1906, within weeks of her brother, the above named Henry, who died 'at the ice' crew of the SS Newfoundland on March 28th, 1906. John CURNEW/CURLEW later married my widowed great grandmother. She was the daughter of Solomon MORGAN of Port de Grave.
A descendant of my grandfather's sister once told me that there may have been other siblings.
[54] Bill Weaver, waweaver53@hotmail.com, email written in 2003:
Jonathan m Elizabeth had the following children:
Francis b 1839
Fanny b 8 Jun 1844
Amelia Ann b 5 Sep 1846
Francis m Martha Gould and had the following children:
Amelia b 1 Oct 1866 Bay Roberts
Emily b 2 Oct 1870 Bay Roberts d 9 Jan 1957 Orange Co., CA m 22 Nov 1898 Bay
Roberts to John Charles Russell b 18 Feb 1867 Bay Roberts d 26 Aug 1937 Port
Angeles, WA
Jonathan b 15 Jul 1872 Bay Roberts
[55] Newfoundland GenWeb CBN Newspaper Announcements website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbnorth_norstandard_80.htm. This website needs to be rechecked for the 7 matches to French after the a more stable family tree has been created.
[56] Brian Dawe email: wbdawe@connection.com (good in 2010).
[57] John French email: jfrench269@hotmail.com (good in 2010).
[58] daveanstey@shaw.ca (good in 2010).
[59] Lois French Andrews email: loiemish@yahoo.ca (good in 2011).
[60] Carol Walsh email: carol.walsh@nf.sympatico.ca (good in 2010).
[61] Maurice Curran email: mcurran@stx.rr.com (good in 2011). A grandmother of mine was Providence French born in 24 May 1814 Harbour Grace and died in 16 Sep 1890. I "think" she was the daughter of Edward (born 1766) and Anne French. She may have married Hectory Bradbury on 18 Mar 1841 in Bay Roberts.
[62] Bay Roberts Trails website: http://www.northernavalon.com/baccalieu/bayr.htm
[63] Websites of David French, b. 18 Jan 1939, d. 5 Dec
2010: http://www.victoriamuseumplayhouse.com/, http://www.trentu.ca/news/weekly/archive/031006dfrench.html
[64] Sent by Ref. [48]. From Yetman and related families of Newfoundland:
http://ngb.chebucto.org/extlnk/lnkframe.htm?http%3A//freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jybell/
Ancestors of Jennifer Yetman Bell, including research on families with the same surname as her pedigree families, many with no known relationship at present
Abraham FRENCH was born in of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He married Mary Jane YETMAN on 19 Dec 1882 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Benjamin J. FRENCH was born about 1860 in of Spaniard's Bay. He married 1 Melina VOKEY on 22 Oct 1885 in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland.
Charles FRENCH was born about 1836 in of Bay Roberts. He married 1 Susanna MINCHIN on 8 Jan 1861 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Dianna FRENCH was born in 1811. She married 1 William GOSSE on 5 Jan 1830 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
Edward FRENCH was born about 1758 in of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. He married 1 Jane JONES on 24 Oct 1783 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
James FRENCH was born about 1832 in of Carbonear, Newfoundland. He married 1 Patience BUTT on 16 Dec 1857 in Carbonear, Newfoundland
Jethro FRENCH was born in 1877 in of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He married 1 Diana YETMAN on 31 Dec 1902 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Mary Ann FRENCH was born about 1848 in of Spaniard's Bay. She married William GOSSE.
Matthew FRENCH was born about 1842 in of Harbour Grace. He married 1 Susanna GOSSE on 4 Jan 1867 in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland
Nathan FRENCH, (son of Jethro French and Diana Yetman), was born on 10 Jul 1909 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He died 1 in Jul 1984 in U S Consulate, Canada.
Patience FRENCH was born about 1812 in of Courage's Beach, Newfoundland. She was buried on 16 Sep 1890 in Courage's Beach, Newfoundland. She married 1 Joseph BUTT in Dec 1832 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
Sarah Jane FRENCH was born about 1851 in of Spaniard's Bay. She married William GOSSE.
Susan or Ann FRENCH was born in 1814. She married 1 Edward MUNAHEN on 7 Dec 1834 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
William FRENCH was born about 1851 in of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He married 1 Eliza BAGGS on 26 Jan 1876 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
[65] Sent by Ref. [48]. French Family Names Mentioned Governor Gower's "Plantations Book."
On August 21, 1804, in an effort to help avoid frequent disputes regarding possession and rights of Fishing Rooms, Beaches, Flakes and land, Governor Erasmus Gower issued an order directing his Surrogates around the Island of Newfoundland to take an exact account of all Fishing Rooms, Wharves, Beaches, Flakes, etcÉ within 200 yards from the High Water Mark and register them in a book. The claims of every Merchant, Planter, and Boat Keeper to the land he occupied were to be clearly defined. The transcript is available at:
http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbhg_pr1805-102-121.htm
The following are named as holding property in Bay Roberts:
Edward French
Wm French
Abram French
Wm. & Edward French
Edward & Jonas French
Jonas French, Thos. French, heirs of Robert French, Jno. French, Edward French
Thomas French, Edward French Sr., Jonas French
Edward French Sr., Thomas French.
[66] Sent by Ref. [48]. French Family Names Mentioned in Bay Roberts - Wesleyan Chapel Proprietor List
The proprietorsÕ list as of November 3, 1826 is at: http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbbrob_bayrobertswesleyan1826.htm
It lists the following:
Edward French of William
William French of William
[67] Sent by Ref. [48]. French Family Names Mentioned in HutchinsonÕs Directory, Bay Roberts, 1864-65
FRENCH Abraham [of John], planter
FRENCH Benjamin, planter
FRENCH Charles [of Nathaniel], fisherman
FRENCH Charles [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH Edward, fisherman
FRENCH Edward [of Abraham], planter
FRENCH Edward [of Samuel], planter
FRENCH Edward [of William], planter
FRENCH George, fisherman
FRENCH James, Sr., planter
FRENCH James [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH John, vessel owner
FRENCH John Toomey, planter
FRENCH Jonathan, planter
FRENCH Nathaniel, fisherman
FRENCH Robert, fisherman
FRENCH Robert [of William], planter
FRENCH Solomon, planter
FRENCH Thomas [of James], planter
FRENCH Thomas [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH Thomas [of William], planter
FRENCH William, Sr., planter
[68] Sent by Ref. [48]. French Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland
Reference:
Seary, E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill-QueenÕs University Press. 1988, p192.
Seary says French is Òa surname of England and Ireland from Old English frenisc, Middle English frenche – French(man)Ó
He lists the following individuals:
Edward French, of Bay Roberts, 1764, property ÒpossessÕd by his Ancestors for upwards of 130 years,Ó that is, before 1634 (CO 199.18)
John French, of Harbour Grace, 1770, property Òin Possession of the Family for upwards of 60 years,Ó that is, before 1710 (CO 199.18)
John French, of Carbonear, 1784 (CO 199.18)
Edward French, of Port de Grave, 1797 (CO 199.18)
Benjamin French, of Brigus, 1834 (DPHW 34)
Solomon French, of SnowÕs Cove, (Port De Grave district), 1851 (DPHW 39)
Place Name: FrenchÕs Cove, (Bay Roberts), 47-37, 53-13
Seary also says that the first record of the French name in Newfoundland is Òbefore 1634Ó (p573).
[69] Sent by Ref. [48]. French Family Names Mentioned in Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
Reference:
Smallwood,
Joseph Roberts, and Pitt, Robert D. W., Encyclopedia
of Newfoundland
and Labrador,
volume
1,
St. JohnÕs: Newfoundland
Book
Publishers
(1967)
Ltd.,
1981.
Rev. Elijah Chesley French,
b1881, in Bay Roberts, NL. p404.
Solomon French, b1836, in
Bay Roberts, NL. ÒHe was one of nineteen survivors of the Huntsman qv disaster
of 1872 in which forty-three men died.Ó p.415.
Married, November 7th, at St. Matthew's Church, Bay Roberts, Mr. STEPHEN FRENCH, of that town, to SARAH SMITH, of Port de Grave.
December 5th, at Bay Roberts, by the same, JAMES SPARKES to AMY FRENCH
[71] Newfoundland Parish Records, Marriage Records, 1825-1830, website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbhg_hg_mar_1825.htm.
Amy French, spinster of Bay Roberts, to Mansel
Badcock, bachelor of Bay Roberts, 16 Nov 1826.
John French, bachelor of Bay Roberts, to Elizabeth Norman, spinster of Bay
Roberts, 21 Dec 1826.
Patience French, spinster of Harbour Grace, to William Puddicombe, Widower of
Harbour Grace, 24 Oct 1827.
John French, bachelor of Harbour Grace, to Jane Nicholas, spinster of Harbour
Grace, 17 Jan 1828.
Edward French of Harbour Grace, to Patience Martin, spinster of Harbour Grace,
29 Jan 1829.
Dianna French, spinster of Bay Roberts, to William Goss, bachelor of Spanyards
Bay, 5 Jan 1830.
Elizabeth French, spinster of Harbour Grace, to Thomas Nicholas or Nichols,
bachelor of Harbour Grace, 30 Jan 1830.
[72] Newfoundland Conception Bay North Harbour, Grace District Marriage Records, website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbhg_hg_mar_1802.htm.
[73] Will of Benjamin French from Newfoundland will books volume 10 pages 574-575 probate year 1917
In re
Benjamin French deceased.
a Will The last will and testament of Benjamin French Lumber Surveyor of Brigus in the District of Port-de-Grave. I, Benjamin French considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following (that is to say). First. I give and bequeath unto my son, Kenneth M. French, my land, dwelling house and work-shop in rear of said dwelling house situate and being on the East side of Brigus Main Street and in the town of Brigus aforesaid and bounded as follows, north by a roadway eight feet wide common to the said property and the property of my brother James French, south by the land of Fredrick Jerrett, Merchant, East by the Saltwater Pond of Brigus and west by the aforesaid Main Street of Brigus and measuring twenty four feet by the said Road, with all chattels, furniture and carpenters tools thereon, also that three corner lot on the southside of the main line from Brigus aforesaid to the railway station and bounded as follows, north by the aforesaid road on the south East by road to Gardens and on the west by the property of James French. Also all moneys in the Bank of Nova Scotia in the town of Brigus aforesaid, and all money in the Newfoundland Savings Bank in the name of the said Benjamin French. The said Kenneth M. French to pay all my Funeral Expenses. I appoint Patrick J. Kent accountant of the town of St. JohnÕs and Thomas Brien Telegrapher of Brigus aforesaid executors to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty second day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen Benjamin French (LS) The above instrument consisting of one sheet was now here subscribed by Benjamin French, the testator in the presence of each of us and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament and we at his request, sign our name hereto as attesting witnesses. - William J. Brien St. JohnÕs Michael Costello St. JohnÕs
Correct, Charles H. Emerson Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland (Listed in the margin of this will) Fiat Aug 7/17 Kent J. Probate Aug 9/17 granted to Patk. J. Kent Thos Brien Estate sworn at $678.00
[74] Conception Bay North Wills Index website: http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cb_wills.htm
[75] FRENCH
Researcher: Walter Bradbury - waltdeb@telus.net (undeliverable)
Address: 1707 55ST Edmonton, Alberta T6L 1T3
Phone: 780-799-2408
Description: I am searching for any info on the parents of EMMA REBECCA FRENCH she was born 1859 in French's Cove, married my ggrandfather Abraham Hill Nov. 18 1883 in Battle Harbour Labrador, my grandfather was John James Hill.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of Research: Limited
[April/2005]
[76] FRENCH
Researcher: Randy Harnett - rjh@warp.nfld.net
Address:
Phone:
Description: Searching for the parents, siblings of Mary French, born abt 1830 in or near St. John's, NF. She married John Comerford in St. John's, NF on 28 Oct 1851. The witnesses for the marriage were Thomas Comerford and Eliza Harris. Sponsors for her first child's baptism were William French and Bridget Nolan. I am assuming that William is Mary's brother.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of Research: Limited
[October/99][March/2004]
[77] FRENCH
Researcher: William F. Mugford - billmugford@yahoo.ca, or wfm4819@yahoo.ca.
Address: P.O. Box 551 Gander, NF A1V 2E1
Phone: 709-651-2237
Description: Seeking information on Abraham French of "the Dock", Bareneed, CB, NF who married Mary Newell of same place early 1860's. Abraham died latter 1860's. One daughter Lavinia (my ggm) marrried William Morgan. Did Abraham French have any siblings? Who were his parents? Any more children besides Lavinia?
Area of research: Conception Bay
Extent of research: Limited
[April/98][June/2003]
[78] FRENCH
Researcher:Bob Scheiderman - knottoday@worldnet.att.net (undeliverable)
Address:30 N. Gateway Toms River, NJ, USA 08753
Phone:
Description:Any info re Robert French, Devonshire England, m. Mary Layman, Fogo, Twillingate. Children, Henry, Annie, Sarah, Mary Jane, Alexander, Robert, George, Selina & Menna (Minnie)
Area of Research:Entire Province
Extent of research:Moderate
[June/2001]
[79] FRENCH
Researcher :Patricia Walberg - pbwalberg@netscape.net
Address :8606 - 103 Avenue Morinville, Alberta Canada T8R 1C1
Area of Research :Conception Bay
Extent of research: Extensive
Description :A)My GGGG-Gfather, WILLIAM FRENCH (b. abt 1786) m.MARY FRENCH on 06Dec.1809, Harbour Grace, Nfld. Children: 1) George (b.05Nov.1810 in H.G.) 2)*WILLIAM (chr.28Oct.1814 in H.G.) 3) Mary Ann (b.27Nov.1816 in H.G.) 4) Richard (b.08Oct.1818 in H.G.) 5) Martha (b.23Oct.1821 in HG) 6) Frederic (b.02May1825 in HG) 7) Elizabeth (chr.07Jan.1806 in HG) B)*WILLIAM FRENCH m. RUTH ASH 30Dec.1840. Children: 1) Matthew (b.23Oct.1841 in HG) 2)**GEORGE (b.17Aug.1843 in HG) 3) Frederic (b.05Sept.1846 in HG) 4) Martha (b.09Sept.1849 in HG) C)**GEORGE FRENCH m. MARY SHEPPARD (b.1843 in HG) abt. 1865-70. Their Children: 1) Belineda (Bell) (chr.06Jan.1872 - HG) 2) Mary Jane 3) ALICE (chr.22Dec.1873 - HG) 4) Else Maude 5) Ken 6) Walter (or Wallace) 7) Ambrose 8) Rachael 9) Emily
[Jan/2000]
[80] 2 Feb 1912 newspaper: Obituary - Mrs. EMMA FRENCH, beloved wife of SOLOMON FRENCH, French's Cove, and daughter of the late Thos. And Prudence MERCER of Mercer's Cove, passed away rather suddenly on Wednesday, Jan. 24th, in her 64th year. She was sick only a few days, having been stricken with paralysis on Saturday, Jan. 20th, and never regained consciousness. She leaves a husband and two daughters, Prudence, teacher at Seldom Come By, and Emma, at home; two brothers, Hezekiah and Isaac Mercer, Mercer's Cove, and one sister, Mrs. Matthew Martin, Hr. Grace to mourn their loss. The funeral took place on Friday, Jan. 26th, interment being at the Methodist Cemetery.
Many more here: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbnorth_norguardian1910.htm
[81] William John French, b. 29 Jul 1896 in Bay Roberts, mother was Sarah French.
[82] http://www.thefamilyattic.info/RQNewfoundland.html
Posted: January 19, 2006 - The Western Star
QUERY: Who were Mary FrenchÕs parents? She married John Comerford (1816-1907) on October 28, 1851 at St. JohnÕs. Were their daughters, Jane Martha (baptized 1857) and Laura Mary (baptised 1867)? Was MaryÕs brother William French? Contact: Randy Harnett, 18 Leslie St., Clarenville, NL, A5A 1J9; or email: rjh@warp.nfld.net.
[83] Websites to research:
http://ngb.chebucto.org/Vstats/bareneed-marriages-vol38.shtml
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/cbhg_hg_mar_1825.htm
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlcav/cadwell.htm
http://familytreegroup.tripod.com/guardian1932.htm
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/events2_newspaper1932.htm
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cannf/nd_news_sun_1884janjune.htm
http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/topsail-ang-mar-3-1863-1963-hm.shtml
[84] WATANABE, Barbara Ann, #112. Family names: BURROWS, GILPIN, GRADBERRY, PATCHENE, VIRTUE. Connection: Edward French, Chart #57 and William John French, Chart #44. Query: William Aquilla French was b. ca. 1878 in Bareneed, Newfoundland. Later he lived in B.C. Canada. Seek name of his brother who lived in Boston area. My father, Elvin French Burrows, son of Mary P. French from Newfoundland, descendant of family from FrenchÕs Cove, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. Said to have owned land there from 1634. Any further information would be appreciated. Will gladly supply any info to others seeking a Nfld/Boston connection.
[85] French-Haley Line sebsite: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9191549/?o_cvc=Image:SavedPublic:Tree -- must be tied in somewhere because they are from Bay Roberts.
[86] Unknown connections:
George French, b. 14 Sep 1872 at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada, m. Jessie, had son Graham who was born 14 Nov 1900 at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada, immigrated to Seattle, WA on 30 Sep 1921.
James Henry French, b. 12 Aug 1880 at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, m. Ada, immigrated to Windsor Ave., West Acton, MA, on 29 Jan 1923. He was a laborer.
Annie French, b. 1 May 1884 at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, unmarried, immigrated to 149 Naples Rd., Brookline, MA on 22 Nov 1920. She was a nurse.
Marcus French, b. 20 Jul 1899 at Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada, m. Ethel M., immigrated to MA. He was a carpenter.
[87] Birth records: http://sortedbyname.com/pages/f100797.html
[88] Will of William French Sr., 2 Apr 1840
This my Last Will and Testament Given. To Samuel French that spot of ground which Nathaniel French, his father now lives on after his decease. Also to Robert, son of William, that spot of ground which he lives on after his decease also my bed and bedding. Also Edward, son of John that lot of ground which he lives on after his decease. Also, the dwelling house and houses and all the land to the eastern of Edward, I give my son, William, after his decease. I give and if ever he married and his wife should have a son, I give all the property to him not wishing that any of the land should go out of the name of the Frenches. Witness our hand this thirtieth day of July one thousand and eight hundred and thirty nine. William (his mark) French, Senior – William Bartlett, George Jackson, John Moore.
I hereby certify that the executor of the Will of which the foregoing is a true and correct and literal copy of William French Senior, the Testator was proved before me by the Oath of George Jackson, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto on the thirtieth day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty and the same is hereby actually registered by me this day.
Given under my hand this second day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty. A.D. 1840.
No. 1950 John Stark, Registrar
[88] These children are listed in Edward FrenchÕs Shipping Company log as children of Edward and Patchene (or Patience), but are so far unidentified:
Elizabeth French March 1, 1786 Edward & Patchene
Dycanner French (or Duncan?) March 1, 1788
Koblif French (or Caleb?) November 9, 1792
John French May 1, 1796
Samuel French April 29, 1801
[89] Bay Roberts Genealogy: http://www.bayroberts.com/gen.htm
[90] From Lloyd Rowsell, email: lgrowsell@yahoo.com. His remarks are in brackets [ ] .
"From the IGI files I have viewed microfilm of documents confirming
that the Edward French family operated a West Indies Shipping & Trading
Company out of Bay Roberts during the period abt. 1700 to 1810. [During a
snowstorm in January 2002], I read microfilm [1935 handwritten transcription
record] of a document in the Newfoundland Archives [originally] dated April 21,
1636 mentioning a Richard French a skillful Marryner and recommending
commission to take Pirattes to be granted to Capt. French.
Newfoundland Ship registers confirm that my ancestors built and owned
sailing vessels in the late 1700s and later mastered fishing and sealing
schooners up until abt. 1860. Other Russell / Rousell relatives in Newfoundland
built, owned and operated fishing and trading schooners until the 1940s and
some are active in the fishing business today."
Clear and concise writing is still a problem for me and I still wonder
if anyone has seen the original document of which I read a handwritten
transcription in January 2002 at the Newfoundland Archives which was then
located in the old Colonial Building in St. John's
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Building
"There must be a beginning of any great matter, but the continuing
unto the end until it be thoroughly finished yields the true glory."
— Francis Drake 1579-2011 ...."at 48 degrees north on the
back side of Noofinlan"
"coasted all the western shores of America, until he came into the
septentrional latitude of forty-eight degrees, being on the back side of
Newfoundland"
"Disturb us, Lord,
When we are too well pleased with ourselves,
When our dreams have come true
Because we have dreamed too little,
When we arrived safely
Because we sailed too close to the shore.
"Disturb us, Lord,
When, with the abundance of things we possess,
We have lost our thirst for the waters of life;
and, having fallen in love with life as we know it,
We have ceased to dream of eternity;
And in our efforts to build a new earth,
We have allowed our vision of the new Heaven to dim.
"Disturb us, Lord, to dare more boldly,
To venture on wider seas
Where storms will show your mastery;
Where losing sight of land, we shall find the stars
"We ask You to push back
The horizons of our hopes;
And to push us into the future
In strength, courage, hope, and love.
"Sir Francis Drake -1577"
[91] Hello, I found your website; my great grandmother was Alice French Foley, daughter of a William French. I didn't see any mention of her, and couldn't ascertain whether or which one of the William Frenches on the website was her father, but I know her family owned ships which figured prominently on your website, and were originally Protestant, but she, or someone earlier in the family converted to Catholicism. She married in 1876 and died in 1894 in Brigus, NFLD. I'm wondering if you know where or if she is on the family genealogy you complied? Thank you for taking the time to read this. Sheila Zakre (of Concord, NH, USA). Email: szakre@yahoo.com. From the FFA: Alice married 1 Feb 1876 in Newfoundland to Thomas Francis Foley. They had children: Thomas F., William Leonard, Ann Ursula, Ambrose Shea, and Rose F. Alice Foley was b. Jan 1888 in Nova Scotia, the wife of Thomas Foley who was Scottish and lived in Nova Scotia in the Cape Breton South district. Thomas was b. in 1882; they had 2 children: Reta and William.
[92] Newfoundland, Bareneed, Marriages 1829-1863. http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/bareneed-ce-mar-pdg.shtml.
[93] Mary French m. William Caravan, also of Bay Roberts, on 20 Jan 1806 [72], and had children. John French, m. Mary Wilcocks in 1806.
[94] James French, contact: http://groups.ancestry.com/user/14907001/messages/compose?to=35579053.
[95] Jeanne French, P.O. Box 42, Cambridge, Maine 04923, born 20 Oct 1951, email: BlindAlleyGene@gmail.com.
[96] Edward W. French, b. 6 Jul 1944, 4176 Manor Burnaby, British Columbia V5tG1B1, 604-430-8491, email: red.french@live.ca.
[97] Will of John French from Newfoundland will books volume 4 pages 176-177 probate year 1882
In
re
John French deceased
In the name of God Amen. I John French Fisherman of
Scilly Cove in the Island of Newfoundland being of perfect mind do make this my
last will and testament First, I surrender my immortal soul
into the hand of my Heavenly Father, beseeching him to accept it for the sake
of our Lord Jesus Christ, And my body I request may be decently buried in the
Church Yard, Second, I will that my worldly property be disposed of in manner
hereinafter mentioned. The Room on which my house stands I
desire shall be divided between my beloved wife Grace and my three sons
Francis, Joshua and John; that is to say one-half to be the joint property of
Grace French and my youngest son John during his minority but when he shall
arrive at the age of twenty one years it shall be equally divided between them
the other half nearest to and south west from William Pitman to be the property
of my sons Francis and Joshua to be divided by them when desirable, in the
event of my wifeÕs death or her marrying to another man her portion of the room
to be divided between my three sons. The house and furniture
to be the joint property of my wife and son John and Joshua to be permitted to
live in the house so long as may be agreeable and convenient.
To my son Francis I give and bequeath either the Hill Garden, or the Inside
Garden by the brook which he pleases, the other I give to my son Joshua; the
large garden and the Middle garden to be the property of Grace French so long
as she continues my widow and after her death the Middle garden to become the
property of my son John. I also request that my land at
JonesÕ Cove be equally divided between my three sons Francis, Joshua and John,
the eldest to have choice of lots. My three meadows to be
enjoyÕd by my widow Grace French, and after her death to be given to my sons or
either of them as she may direct. My largest Boat I will
shall become the joint property of my widow and my two sons Francis and Joshua,
and my smallest boat to be given to my youngest son John when his mother shall
see proper The interest of one hundred pounds currency which
I intend shall be placed in the Colonial Bank shall be at the disposal of my
beloved wife and should she at any time require further assistance in bringing
up my two children Eliza and Eunice she shall be authorized by the consent of
my two executors to draw from the principal a sum not exceeding ten pounds
currency in one year & should any part be left at her death to be equally
divided between my surviving daughters I give to each of my
daughters Elizabeth, Sarah, Caroline and Amelia the sum of five pounds to be
paid at my death, provided that amount of cash be remaining after the one
hundred pounds be placed in the Bank as aforesaid, and all expenses of my
funeral and administering to my will be paid. I hereby
appoint Henry Lind Episcopal Missionary and John Hannan Fisherman my executors.
John French. In witness whereof I have
hereunto put my hand and seal this first day of June in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. SignÕd and sealÕd in
the presence of us and of each other this first day of June one thousand eight
hundred and fifty-two, James Parrott, James Kelland.
Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar
[98] 1921 Census of Harbour Grace District, ColeyÕs Point, lists 20 households of French: http://ngb.chebucto.org/PhpDB/display.php?action=community&district=Harbour+Grace&community=Coley's+Point
[99] 1921 Census of Newfoundland, ColeyÕs Point, Harbour Grace District: http://ngb.chebucto.org/C1921/21-coleys-point-hg.shtml
[100] 1921 Newfoundland Doc, Port de Grave District, http://ngb.chebucto.org/C1921/21-dock-pdg.shtml
[101] A lot more to add, starting on p. 3 here: http://ngb.chebucto.org/?cx=004654094009962894183%3Alkxvea6epvu&cof=FORID%3A9&ie=UTF-8&q=French&sa=Search&siteurl=ngb.chebucto.org%2F&ref=&ss=625j93465j7
[102] From Yetman and related families of Newfoundland:
http://ngb.chebucto.org/extlnk/lnkframe.htm?http%3A//freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jybell/
[103] Ancestors of Jennifer Yetman Bell, including research on families with the same surname as her pedigree families, many with no known relationship at present
Abraham FRENCH was born in of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He married Mary Jane YETMAN on 19 Dec 1882 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Benjamin J. FRENCH was born about 1860 in of Spaniard's Bay. He married 1 Melina VOKEY on 22 Oct 1885 in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland.
Charles FRENCH was born about 1836 in of Bay Roberts. He married 1 Susanna MINCHIN on 8 Jan 1861 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Dianna FRENCH was born in 1811. She married 1 William GOSSE on 5 Jan 1830 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
Edward FRENCH was born about 1758 in of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. He married 1 Jane JONES on 24 Oct 1783 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
James FRENCH was born about 1832 in of Carbonear, Newfoundland. He married 1 Patience BUTT on 16 Dec 1857 in Carbonear, Newfoundland
Jethro FRENCH was born in 1877 in of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He married 1 Diana YETMAN on 31 Dec 1902 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
Mary Ann FRENCH was born about 1848 in of Spaniard's Bay. She married William GOSSE.
Matthew FRENCH was born about 1842 in of Harbour Grace. He married 1 Susanna GOSSE on 4 Jan 1867 in Spaniard's Bay, Newfoundland
Nathan FRENCH, (son of Jethro French and Diana Yetman), was born on 10 Jul 1909 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He died 1 in Jul 1984 in U S Consulate, Canada.
Patience FRENCH was born about 1812 in of Courage's Beach, Newfoundland. She was buried on 16 Sep 1890 in Courage's Beach, Newfoundland. She married 1 Joseph BUTT in Dec 1832 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
Sarah Jane FRENCH was born about 1851 in of Spaniard's Bay. She married William GOSSE.
Susan or Ann FRENCH was born in 1814. She married 1 Edward MUNAHEN on 7 Dec 1834 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland.
William FRENCH was born about 1851 in of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland. He married 1 Eliza BAGGS on 26 Jan 1876 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland.
[104] French Family Names Mentioned in HutchinsonÕs Directory, Bay Roberts, 1864-65
FRENCH Abraham [of John], planter
FRENCH Benjamin, planter
FRENCH Charles [of Nathaniel], fisherman
FRENCH Charles [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH Edward, fisherman
FRENCH Edward [of Abraham], planter
FRENCH Edward [of Samuel], planter
FRENCH Edward [of William], planter
FRENCH George, fisherman
FRENCH James, Sr., planter
FRENCH James [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH John, vessel owner
FRENCH John Toomey, planter
FRENCH Jonathan, planter
FRENCH Nathaniel, fisherman
FRENCH Robert, fisherman
FRENCH Robert [of William], planter
FRENCH Solomon, planter
FRENCH Thomas [of James], planter
FRENCH Thomas [of Thomas], planter
FRENCH Thomas [of William], planter
FRENCH William, Sr., planter
[105] French Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland
Reference:
Seary, E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill-QueenÕs University Press. 1988, p192.
Seary says French is Òa surname of England and Ireland from Old English frenisc, Middle English frenche – French(man)Ó
He lists the following individuals:
Edward French, of Bay Roberts, 1764, property ÒpossessÕd by his Ancestors for upwards of 130 years,Ó that is, before 1634 (CO 199.18)
John French, of Harbour Grace, 1770, property Òin Possession of the Family for upwards of 60 years,Ó that is, before 1710 (CO 199.18)
John French, of Carbonear, 1784 (CO 199.18)
Edward French, of Port de Grave, 1797 (CO 199.18)
Benjamin French, of Brigus, 1834 (DPHW 34)
Solomon French, of SnowÕs Cove, (Port De Grave district), 1851 (DPHW 39)
Place Name: FrenchÕs Cove, (Bay Roberts), 47-37, 53-13
Seary also says that the first record of the French name in Newfoundland is Òbefore 1634Ó (p573).
[106] French Family Names Mentioned in Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador
Reference:
Smallwood,
Joseph Roberts, and Pitt, Robert D. W., Encyclopedia
of Newfoundland
and Labrador,
volume
1,
St. JohnÕs: Newfoundland
Book
Publishers
(1967)
Ltd.,
1981.
Rev. Elijah Chesley French,
b1881, in Bay Roberts, NL. p404.
Solomon French, b1836, in
Bay Roberts, NL. ÒHe was one of nineteen survivors of the Huntsman qv disaster of 1872 in which forty-three men died.Ó p.415.
[107] From The Star & Conception Bay Journal Carbonear and Harbour Grace, January 1837-December 1837
Married, November7th, at St. Matthew's Church, Bay Roberts, Mr. STEPHEN FRENCH, of that town, to SARAH SMITH, of Port de Grave.
December 5th, at Bay Roberts, by the same, JAMES SPARKES to AMY FRENCH
[108] FRENCH, Mr. Harold W. Sr. - Passed peacefully away at the Carbonear General Hospital on Monday, October 2, 2000, Mr. Harold William French Sr. of Bay Roberts, formerly Toronto, aged 63 years. Predeceased by his father George French of Bay Roberts and, in 1972, by his young son Paul Douglas French. Left with a lifetime of wonderful memories are his loving wife Ruth and beloved mother, Mrs. Florence French, both of Bay Roberts; his son Harold William French Jr. and grandchildren: Kevin and Meghan French, all of Toronto, and his brother Malcolm (Mabel) French, Lewisporte. Remembered fondly by Ruth`s family: parents Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Annie Drover, Spaniards Bay; sisters: Rose (Jim) Evans, St. John`s, Lorraine (Wallace) Morgan, Toronto; brothers: Jack (Elaine) Drover, Spaniards Bay, Ed (Bev) Drover, Fort McMurray, Alberta. Leaving also a number of nieces and nephews as well as a wide circle of friends, especially those at the Society of United Fishermen #82, Bay Roberts and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Toronto. Resting at Moore`s Funeral Home, Bay Roberts. Funeral Services from St. Matthews Anglican Church and Cemetery on Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Matthew`s Church. 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus.'
[109] FRENCH, Robert (Bob) - Passed away in the presence of his family at the H.S.C. on Friday, August 2, 2002, aged 58 yrs. Bob was the elected MHA, Conception Bay South District since 1996. He was Chairman of 1996 Newfoundland and Labrador Summer Games, councillor, Town of Conception Bay South, 1985-1990, as well as former president of C.B.S. Lions Club, Conception Bay South Senior Hockey League, and Conception Bay South Softball League. Bob was the past President and Honourary Life Member, Softball Newfoundland and Labrador; inductee, Softball Newfoundland and Labrador Hall of Fame; Member, Board of Directors, Softball Canada. He was also inductee in the Conception Bay South Sports Hall of Fame. Bob`s significant contribution to sport was rewarded in 1992 with the Governor General`s Award. He was also named Conception Bay South Citizen Of The Year; and Conception Bay South, and Newfoundland Sports Executive of the Year. Left with special memories are his wife Betty; son Terry (Denise); daughter Leanne Burrows (Greg); four grandchildren, Robert, Abby, Campbell and Nora; two brothers, Woodrow (Shirley), and John; sister Ruby Reedman (Phil); sister-in-law Muriel. Also other relatives and friends. Resting in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Saturday 7-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-12 noon, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Cremation to follow. Memorial service on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at 11 a.m. at All Saints Church, Foxtrap. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society or the Walk a Mile Foundation.
[110] After establishing a Family Tree in Ancestry.com
of 239 family members, IÕm hitting a brick wall when it comes to the ancestors
of my maternal grandmother, Evangelyn Boothe French. Her father was William
Henry French (1864-1910) and mother was Anne Norman (1884-), both born in
Newfoundland.
From what IÕve been able to see, WilliamÕs father was Benjamin French,
born about 1836, and his mother was Ann Stephen (1833-), both of Newfoundland.
But I canÕt locate an
Ann Stephen and the family members for ÒmyÓ Benjamin donÕt seem to match those
IÕve seen on the French Family website or anywhere else.
IÕm
reluctant to ask for help, but perhaps you could point me in the right
direction? Many thanks for any assistance!
Yours,
Carol-Ann Rudy (nee Thurlwell), email: carol_ann@charter.net.
449 North
Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302, (864) 583-8282 home, (864) 237-0965 cell.
In her
second email, she mentions William FrenchÕs second wife, Elizabeth Curnew who
died in 1848. This date seems incorrect.
[111] Genealogy of Stephen Augustus French: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/9472175/person/6063942429
Stephen FRENCH married Mary Ann STEVENS.
Fanny STEVENS, sister of Mary Ann STEVENS, also married a FRENCH - John
FRENCH (after her first husband Robert Rumbolt died or left), the son of Robert
FRENCH of Coley's Point.
I believe Stephen FRENCH's father was Skipper John who died in a
terrible storm at sea, on sight of shore, while many of the townspeople watched
in anguish at the fate of all on board but the one survivor.
John FRENCH, son of Robert FRENCH, died in 1906, and Stephen FRENCH,
along with a William J. FRENCH offered sureties of $200 to legalize his will.
Stephen had a son named William J. FRENCH, but I found evidence of another
William J. FRENCH, son of John FRENCH, who may have been Skipper John,
Stephen's father. This would mean Wtephen had a brother and a son, both named
William J. FRENCH.
Here is the obituary of William John FRENCH who was a lumberjack: Obit Notes from Alston, Mass.
- Dec. 27, 1909 "The
remains of William John FRENCH, son of Mr. John FRENCH, of Coley's Point, was
brought home by Tuesday's express. The deceased was accidentally killed while
following his occupation in the lumber woods in the state of Maine."
Fanny's husband John FRENCH had no children of his own. He adopted
Fanny's sole Rumbolt son and treated him in every way as his own.
Who was John FRENCH, son of Robert FRENCH of Coley's Point? Was John's
any kind of cousin of Fanny's?Since I can't find much about where Skipper John
came from, if Robert of Coley's point was related to him, I may be able to
trace the family back through Robert.
Will of Stephen Frenchfrom Newfoundland will
books volume 10 pages 397-398 probate year 1916In reSTEPHEN
FRENCHnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; deceased.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; I,
Stephen French of John, of ColeyÕs Point, in the Island of Newfoundland,
fisherman, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make, publish and declare
this to be my last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by me
at any time heretofore made, And as to my worldly estate, and all the property,
real personal, or mixed of which I shall die seized and possessed or to which I
shall be entitled at the time of my decease, I devise, bequeath and dispose
thereof in the manner following to wit:nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; I give, devise and
bequeath to my beloved wife, Mary Ann French my house, furniture, outhouses and
all my land situated on the south side of the brook running into Long Beach
Pond, and bounded on the North by said Brook, on the south by a road,
separating my estate from Jacob Morgan Estate, on the east by Isaac CurnewÕs
land, and on the west by RowsellÕs Estate, to have and to hold the same during
the term of her natural life, and after her decease, this said house,
furniture, outhouses, and said land shall become the property of my youngest
son Charles Samuel French, to have and to hold the same to his heirs and
assigns for ever.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; I give devise and bequeath to my
other three sons Stephen French, James Henry French and Reuben French all that
piece or parcel of land situated on the North side of the main road known as
the Brigus Road and extending sixty yards along said road, and bounded on south
by Brigus Road, on the North by MarleÕs estate, on the west by land belonging
to my son Reuben French and on the east by the estate of John, William and
Elijah French, to be evenly and equally divided between my said sons Stephen
French, James Henry French and Reuben French to have and to hold the same to
their heirs and assigns for ever.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; And lastly, I do
nominate and appoint my said sons William John French & Chas. Saml French
to be the executors of this my last will and testamentnbsp;nbsp;nbsp; In
witness whereof, I the said Stephen French, have to this my last will and
testament, subscribed my name and affixed my seal this ninth day of July, in
the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirteen.nbsp;nbsp;
nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;Stephen his X mark Frenchnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; Signed,
sealed, published and declared by the said Stephen French, as and for his last
will and testament, in the presence of us, who at his request and in his
presence, and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as
witnesses thereunto Witnesses: James Norman. W.H. Greenland.Correct,Charles H.
EmersonRegistrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland(Listed in the margin of
this will)FiatJune 15/16C.J.ProbateJune 21/16granted toWm. John
French(reserving the rights of the other executor)Estate sworn at $315.00
The following information came to me as a message through Ancestry.com.
Ther is info concerning the geography of the region, so I have inclused it
here.
Hi Jeanne Marie,I started a more in-depth investigation of the French
family but got side-tracked. A new contact had a whole bunch of new information
re: my Dad's family. Many of his dates and places were conflicting with the
documentation and it took some time to get things sorted. But back to the
French family.....After spending the morning looking into James Roy French
(1913-1981) I think someone's given me incorrect information. Nothing new about
that, hey??? Anyways, I checked the 1921 Newfoundland Census and found that
James Roy is the son of Richard French (born Dec 1876) and married to Annie
(Unknown) (born Sep 1882). Richard & Annie had 5 sons and 1 daughter. Most
likely they are related to the French family of Coley's Point, as the Coley's
Point French's most likely came from French's Cove, Bay Roberts. My mom may
remember Richard, Annie, and their family, but I haven't seen her in a while. I
also haven't had a reply to my emails to Nadine and her aunt Millicent. It may
be weeks before I'm at the Archives again, but I'll keep looking. Hopefully,
things will get sorted out.Yes, the geography of the region is confusing to
anyone who's not a local. I grew up in the are, but moved away at age 17 to
attend university. I've not lived in the area since then, but my Mom still
lives there. When your ancestors lived in the area over 100 years ago, Coley's
Point was a separate community. Today's it's part of the municipality of Bay
Roberts. It's the same for Country Path. Country Path later became Country Road;
and like Coley's Point it's now part of the Town of Bay Roberts. French's Cove,
where the French family first lived upon their arrival in the area in the 1600
& 1700's, and for whom the location is named, is located at the east end of
Bay Roberts. It was near Juggler's Cove. Today, no one lives in either place,
but up to WW2 both were vibrant fishing communities. Have you been to
Newfoundland and seen the area from which your ancestors had their origins in
the New World? I don't recommend visiting during winter, but spring, summer,
and autumn are usually good times to visit. I'll keep searching, emailing
contacts, and will try interviewing contacts in the area. Hopefully, things
will get sorted.Thanks for all your help.Frank
NOTE: In correspondence with a Canadian cousin whose great-grandfather
was also STEPHEN AUGUSTUS FRENCH, the property and original home were
discussed. It turns out that several properties were mentioned in the
discussion, and I was getting them all confused. This is an edit of my original
posting about this
property.________________________________________________________________________
This is a version from another great grand-daughter of STEPHEN AUGUSTUS
FRENCH, one who resides in Canada and whose name I will leave off here to
preserve her anonymity. (recv'd by e-mail 14 OCT 2010):Summary of quotes from
S-- (heidi52alps) about the STEPHEN AUGUSTUS FRENCH's estate:-- The original
house was on Barneed Road.-- In speaking to my father, he believes the original
house willed to Charles Steven French burned down. -- Charles French built a
new house, which he sold to (Stephen French) my father.-- You said the old
house that Stephen Augustus French built burned down. The house you are
referring to is the house my grandfather Rueben built on the Neck Road on the
Russell Estate (Suzanne Russell, my grandmother, it was her land). -- The land
that my grandfather had on the Brigus Road (Bay Roberts Highway we call it) is
now a very valuable piece of property but alas, he had sold it.
-- My Note: Is S- saying here that it was Reuben's house on Neck Road that
burned down and not the original house? That is how it reads, but possibly is
not what she meant.-- The land mentioned in the will, yes he [Reuben] did build
a house on it or was in the process of building one on it. They had a severe
windstorm and it collapsed.-- So, when he married my grandmother Suzanne
Russell they moved in with her parents on the Russell estate.-- When my father
[Stephen] (b. 1919) was a baby, my grandfather built the house that my dad
lived in till he died. -- The original Russell house was further from the
street, so when he (my Grandfather) built the [new] house he built it close to
the street so he wouldn't have such a long distance to shovel in the winter
time. -- He also dug his well ( Well for water) close to the house, 'cause they
had a long way to get water when they lived in the other house. -- When Rueben
died he gave the house [Is it Charles' house or the house Reuben built that is
referred to in this statement?] to my father Stephen French.-- Dad [Stephen]
sold the house on Barneed Road, the house Charles French built.These statements
are still a bit confusing to me. I hope I have properly distilled the facts so
as to determine the fate of the original family estate belonging to Stephen
Augustus French, my great-grandfather in Canada, and the home later built by
his son Charles on the same property. Original quotes follow each statement.
1. ORIGINAL HOUSE
-- Burned down and was
replaced with one built by Charles. In speaking to my father, he believes the
original house willed to Charles Steven French burned down.
-- Was on Barneed Road The
original house was on Barneed Road-- Or was on Brigus Road? The land that my
grandfather had on the Brigus Road (Bay Roberts Highway we call it) is now a
very valuable piece of property but alas, he had sold it.-- Burned down some
time after Stephen's death and before son Reuben's marriage to Suzanne. In
speaking to my father, he believes the original house willed to Charles Steven
French burned down.-- Or did not burn down? You said the old house that Stephen
Augustus French built burned down. The house you are referring to is the house
my grandfather Rueben built on the Neck Road on the Russell Estate (Suzanne
Russell, my grandmother, it was her land).-- Charles French then built a new
house which he later sold to his brother Reuben's son Stephen Charles French
built a new house, which he sold to (Stephen French) my father.-- Stephen later
sold this house.The land that my grandfather had on the Brigus Road (Bay
Roberts Highway we call it) is now a very valuable piece of property but alas,
he had sold it.2. House built by Stephen Augustus' son Reuben:-- Reuben
built a new house on his wife's family estate, closer to the road and with a
water well closer to the house than the original Russel home. [My note: Does
this me he and his wife inherited or bought the estate?]-- The new house was
blown down in severe windstorm before being finished.-- After birth of Reuben
& Suzanne's son Stephen (1919), Reuben built another house where Stephen
lived his entire life. -- Reuben's new house built closer to
the road, water well dug closer to this house - land on which former house
stood was sold. -- He willed this newer house to his son Boyd
(Susan's brother) who lives there today. Question: Is the house Charles built
still standing? Or was only the property sold?
[112] Conception Bay North, Harbour Grace District, Anglican Baptism Records 1843-1847, website: http://nl.canadagenweb.org/cbhg_hg_bap_1843.htm.
[113] Transcribed by Judy Benson & Ivy Benoit. While we have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors. Will of Benjamin French from Newfoundland will books volume 10 pages 574-575 probate year 1917.
In re
Benjamin French deceased.
a Will The last will and testament
of Benjamin French Lumber Surveyor of Brigus in the District of Port-de-Grave.
I, Benjamin French considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being
of sound mind and memory (blessed be Almighty God for the same) do make and
publish this my last will and testament, in manner and form following (that is
to say).
First. I give and bequeath unto my son, Kenneth M. French, my
land, dwelling house and work-shop in rear of said dwelling house situate and
being on the East side of Brigus Main Street and in the town of Brigus
aforesaid and bounded as follows, north by a roadway eight feet wide common to
the said property and the property of my brother James French, south by the
land of Fredrick Jerrett, Merchant, East by the Saltwater Pond of Brigus and
west by the aforesaid Main Street of Brigus and measuring twenty four feet by
the said Road, with all chattels, furniture and carpenters tools thereon, also
that three corner lot on the southside of the main line from Brigus aforesaid
to the railway station and bounded as follows, north by the aforesaid road on
the south East by road to Gardens and on the west by the property of James
French. Also all moneys in the Bank of Nova Scotia in the town of Brigus
aforesaid, and all money in the Newfoundland Savings Bank in the name of the
said Benjamin French. The said Kenneth M. French to pay all my Funeral Expenses.
I appoint Patrick J. Kent accountant of the town of St. JohnÕs and
Thomas Brien Telegrapher of Brigus aforesaid executors to this my last will and
testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this Twenty
second day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and
seventeen Benjamin French (LS) The above instrument consisting of one sheet was
now here subscribed by Benjamin French, the testator in the presence of each of
us and was at the same time declared by him to be his last will and testament
and we at his request, sign our name hereto as attesting witnesses. - William
J. Brien St. JohnÕs Michael Costello St.
JohnÕs
Correct,
Charles H. Emerson
Registrar of the Supreme Court
of Newfoundland
(Listed in the margin of this
will)
Fiat
Aug 7/17
Kent J.
Probate
Aug
9/17
granted to
Patk. J. Kent
Thos
Brien
Estate
sworn at
$678.00
[114] Transcribed by Judy Benson & Ivy Benoit. While I
have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some
typographical errors.
Newfoundland
will books volume 12 page 423 probate year 1923
Will of
Solomon French
In re:
SOLOMON FRENCH. DECEASED.
This is the
last Will and Testament of me Solomon French, son of Solomon French, of
FrenchÕs Cove in the Eastern End of the town of Bay Roberts, in the District of
Harbor Grace.
I give
devise and bequeat all the estate, property and effects of which I may die
possessed unto my beloved children George French, Prudence Grandy and Emmie
Mercer, and I appoint Prudence Grandy sole Executor of this my Will made and
dated at Bay Roberts this 4th day of August 1920. Signed, SOLOMON FRENCH.
Witnesses.
William M. Grandy
Prudence Grandy
William French.
CORRECT,
William F. Lloyd Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland
(Listed in
the margin next to this will the following) Fiat Aug 21/23 Horwood cj adm
C.T.A. granted to William French Aug 21/23 Estate sworn at $830.00
[115] Transcribed by CAROL WALSH from
original handwritten wills.
While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there
could be some typographical errors.
Will of William French Sr.
This my Last Will and Testament Given. To Samuel French that spot of
ground which Nathaniel French, his father now lives on after his decease. Also
to Robert, son of William, that spot of ground which he lives on after his
decease also my bed and bedding. Also Edward, son of John that lot of ground
which he lives on after his decease. Also, the dwelling house and houses and
all the land to the eastern of Edward, I give my son, William, after his
decease. I give and if ever he married and his wife should have a son, I give
all the property to him not wishing that any of the land should go out of the
name of the Frenches. Witness our hand this thirtieth day of July one thousand
and eight hundred and thirty nine. William (his mark) French, Senior –
William Bartlett, George Jackson, John Moore.
I hereby certify that the executor of the Will of which the foregoing is
a true and correct and literal copy of William French Senior, the Testator was
proved before me by the Oath of George Jackson, one of the subscribing
witnesses thereto on the thirtieth day of March one thousand eight hundred and
forty and the same is hereby actually registered by me this day.
Given under my hand this second day of April one thousand eight hundred
and forty. A.D. 1840.
No. 1950 John Stark, Registrar
[116] Will of Anne
Batten
from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 215 to 218 probate year
1836
In re
Anne Batten
deceased.
In the name of God Amen. I Anne Batten widow of Samuel Batten
of Port de Grave Newfoundland, being of sound disposing mind and memory, and
being impressed with a due sense of the uncertainty of human life do hereby
make and declare this my last will and testament. In the first place I will
that all my just debts shall be paid which I may owe at the time of my decease,
and that my funeral expenses and the necessary expenses of proving and
executing this my will shall also be paid out of whatever money I may leave at
my decease. I give and bequeath that half of the fishing room and plantation
which belongs to me as relict of my deceased husband, and which is situated at
Port de Grave between the rooms of John and William Pinsent and others on the
west side, and the rooms of Thomas Martin and others on the east side to John
Batten Senr and Samuel Batten of Bareneed Newfoundland in equal
moieties, providing that the piece of land sold by me to the late Doctor Richard
Shea, and which is now occupied by his widow shall be taken and deducted from
my said half of the aforesaid room and plantation and which said piece of land
is hereby by me confirmed and secured to the said late Doctor Richard Shea's
heirs executors administrators and assigns.
I give and bequeath my
fishing room and plantation which I inherited from my late father and which is
situated between the rooms of William Freeman and Jonathan Parsons in Port de
Grave as follows viz. to my half brother Thomas Butler the whole of the
front part from the waterside to the main public path, and also the spot of
land where my old house stood on the north side of the said path; to my nephew Thomas
Butler (John's son) the garden now occupied by him and situated on the back
of the spot where my old house stood; to my nephew John Butler (John's
son) that garden situated on the back of my said waterside room and which he at
present occupies; to my nephew George Mercer that garden on the back
(near John Butler's house) which is at present occupied, under rent to me, by
my half brother Thomas Butler.
I give and bequeath to my nephew Crispus
Butler (John's son) ten pounds currency in money.
I give and bequeath
also to the hereinafter mentioned persons as follows viz.
to my niece Hannah
Morgan (widow of James Morgan) ten pounds currency in money;
to my
great-nephew Robert Hennessey Five pounds currency in money;
to my
nephew George Mercer Ten pounds currency in money and an empty chest
which is now in my bedroom;
to my niece Sarah Morrisey ten pounds
currency in money;
to my niece Hannah Mugford five pounds currency
in money and four chairs;
to Mary widow of my late brother John
Butler my five silver tea spoons;
to my niece Providence Boon
three pounds currency in money and my best copper tea kettle;
to my
nephew John Mercer my large pair of fire Dog Irons;
to Dinah
Butler the wife of John Butler (widow's son) the trunk now in my parlour,
one of my gowns to be chosen by herself and my black cloth cloak;
to Robert
Butler (said Dinah Butler's son) my parlour table;
to John Butler
(her son) one of my trunks;
to Charles Butler (her son) my best
tea board;
to William Butler (her son) my best tea caddy;
to
Joseph Butler (her son) my very small trunk;
to James Butler
(her son) my large looking glass;
to Hannah Butler (her daughter)
my best black silk cloak;
to grace Tucker (wife of John Tucker) my
silver watch and ten pounds currency in money;
to Mary French
(widow of Edwd French of Bareneed) my umbrella and one suit of my clothes to be
chosen by herself;
to my servant maid Nancy Snow one suit of new
decent mourning with bonnet and shoes compleat and five pounds currency in
money to be laid out in clothes for her as she may want them;
to my
friend Mrs. Bridget Shea six pounds currency in money to be laid out in
a suit of mourning;
to John Batten (son of John Batten Senr of
Bareneed) my best feather bed;
to John Batten (son of Benjamin
Batten of Bareneed) my other feather bed;
to my niece Hannah Morgan
(aforesaid) a small trunk which belonged to her late brother Charles;
to
my nephew Thomas Butler (aforementioned) ten pounds currency in
money;
to my nephew John Butler (aforementioned) ten pounds
currency in money;
to my half sister Hannah Freeman one guinea in
gold;
to my half sister Charlotte Parsons one guinea in
gold;
to my friend Michael Fitzgerald one guinea in gold;
to
my niece Ann Daw (wife of John Daw Abraham's son) five pounds currency
in money;
to my niece Julia Hussey (wife of William Hussey) three
pounds currency in money;
to Grace Tucker, Providence Boon, Hannah
Morgan, Sarah Morrisey, Ann Daw and Nancy Snow my servant (all
aforementioned) the remainder of all my clothes and wearing apparel, to be
equally divided among them in such manner as my executors may think
proper;
to John Batten Senr and Samuel Batten
(aforementioned) all the remainder of my household furniture and utensils to be
divided in like manner equally between them.
To Mr. Robert John
Pinsent and Mr. Thomas Marten of Port de Grave, Merchants, whom I
hereby make constitute and appoint my executors of this my will and testament,
I give and bequeath the sum of Thirty two pounds sterling, to be by them used
and appropriated to the following purposes- that is to say- the sum of twenty
four pounds to be expended in the purchase and erection of four head grave
stones to the memory of my father, my husband, my son and myself the sum of two
pounds to be applied towards building the Port de Grave Public School House;
and the sum of six pounds to be laid out in any two ornaments they may choose
to be kept by them as mementos of me. To them I leave the arrangement and order
of my funeral.
All the remainder of my money after the aforementioned
legacies, expenses and appropriations are paid and performed, I will to be
equally divided among all my nephews and nieces of the whole blood, namely, Thomas
Butler, John Butler, Crispus Butler, George Mercer, John Mercer, Providence
Boon, Ann Daw, Julia Hussey, Hannah Mugford, Hannah Morgan and Sarah
Morrisey. In the event of the death of any of the persons to whom I have
given anything by this my will, it is my desire and will that the legal heirs
of any such person shall succeed to and receive the same things, be they money,
lands or other property, as the case may be.
Witness my hand and seal at
Port de Grave Newfoundland (where stamps are not required) this first day of
February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty. Anne
Batten X her mark and seal (LS).
Witnessed by us in presence of the
testator Anne Batten and of each other, as the last will and testament
of her the said testator at Port de grave Newfoundland this 1st day of February
1830, George Heath. Robert Barber.
William Hampton.
Codicil. I revoke that part of my foregoing will by which I bequeathed
to my half brother Thomas Butler the whole of the front part from the
waterside to the main public path of my fishing room and plantation which I
inherited from my late father; and I hereby give and bequeath the whole of the
waterside part of the said front (upon the back of which a Flake is now built)
to my nephew Thomas Butler (John's son); and the remainder consisting of
a garden running from the said Flake to the main public path I give and
bequeath to my said half brother Thomas Butler. As witness my hand and
seal at Port de Grave the 31st August 1835. Anne
Batten X her mark and seal (LS) In presence of us George
Heath, William Hampton.
Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar