My Newfoundland Ancestors

Alexander Pluff¹

(circa 1897 - )

Last Edited

Sep 22, 2016

Family

Mary S. Applegate b. c 1899

Marriage

Principal=Mary S. Applegate¹

Child

Arthur Leonard Pluff¹ (21 May 1922 - 1 Jan 1992)

Birth

circa 1897

North Grafton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States¹

Marriage

Principal=Mary S. Applegate¹

Citations

[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: “New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659–1947.” Online index and digital images. New England Historical Genealogical Society. Ancestry Image #1408 of 2865; listing for marriage of Arthur Leonard Pluff and Evelyn Rita LaRocque.

Arthur Leonard Pluff^1,2

(21 May 1922 - 1 January 1992)

Last Edited

Sep 22, 2016

Father

Alexander Pluff² b. c 1897

Mother

Mary S. Applegate² b. c 1899

Family

Evelyn Rita LaRocque b. 17 Mar 1928, d. 16 Nov 2004

Marriage

1 September 1945

Nashua, New Hampshire, United States; Certificate of Intention of Marriage on 25th August 1945 states: Arthur Leonard Pluff of 1 Centennial Court, W. Upton, Worcester County, Mass. and Evelyn Rita LaRocque of 72 Lyman, Worcester, Mass. intend to marry. Groom is 23, white, single, 1st marriage, clock maker born N. Dana, Mass. to Alexander Pluff who is 48 and living in W. Upton, Mass., working as a machininst, born N. Grafton, Mass. His mother is Mary S. Applegate, of W. Upton Mass., 46, white, living in W. Upton, born Philadelphia, Penn., working as a Floor Lady. The bride is 18, white, single, 1st marriage, clock inspector, born Worcester, Mass. Father is E. LaRocque of Worcester, Mass., aged 48, working as a cab driver, born Worcester. Her mother is Rita M. Penny, 37, housewife, born Nova Scotia. They were married in Nashua, NH on Sept. 1, 1945 by Justice of the Peace J. Leonard Sweeney; Principal=Evelyn Rita LaRocque^1,2

Birth

21 May 1922

North Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States^2,3

Marriage

1 September 1945

Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States; Certificate of Intention of Marriage on 25th August 1945 states: Arthur Leonard Pluff of 1 Centennial Court, W. Upton, Worcester County, Mass. and Evelyn Rita LaRocque of 72 Lyman, Worcester, Mass. intend to marry. Groom is 23, white, single, 1st marriage, clock maker born N. Dana, Mass. to Alexander Pluff who is 48 and living in W. Upton, Mass., working as a machininst, born N. Grafton, Mass. His mother is Mary S. Applegate, of W. Upton Mass., 46, white, living in W. Upton, born Philadelphia, Penn., working as a Floor Lady. The bride is 18, white, single, 1st marriage, clock inspector, born Worcester, Mass. Father is E. LaRocque of Worcester, Mass., aged 48, working as a cab driver, born Worcester. Her mother is Rita M. Penny, 37, housewife, born Nova Scotia. They were married in Nashua, NH on Sept. 1, 1945 by Justice of the Peace J. Leonard Sweeney; Principal=Evelyn Rita LaRocque^1,2

Death

1 January 1992

Orange, Orange County, California, United States⁴

Citations

[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. (Listing for Evelyn Rita Larocque, Evelyn Mercon, Evelyn Pluff).
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: “New Hampshire, Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659–1947.” Online index and digital images. New England Historical Genealogical Society. Ancestry Image #1408 of 2865; listing for marriage of Arthur Leonard Pluff and Evelyn Rita LaRocque.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Listing for birth of Arthur Leonard Pluff on May 21, 1922 in Dana, Mass.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, California Death Index. Listing for death of Arthur Leonard Pluff.

(?) Poirer¹

Last Edited

Jun 22, 2024

Family

Marilyn Brazil b. c 1939, d. 1980

Marriage

Principal=Marilyn Brazil¹

Marriage

Principal=Marilyn Brazil¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Irene Callaghan, granddaughter of Lillian Payne, to Patricia Balkcom, 11 June 2024.

A. E. Pollard¹

Last Edited

Sep 9, 2018

Family

Rosina May Lapthorn b. c 1927, d. 18 Feb 2013

Marriage

Principal=Rosina May Lapthorn^1,2

Marriage

Principal=Rosina May Lapthorn^1,2

Citations

[S462] Letter from David Chester Smith to Patricia Balkcom, May 26, 2018. Sent copy of Certified Copy of Death Registration for Winifred May Bishop, died 25 May 1988 in Upper Wardington, Oxfordshire, England and states date of birth was 24 March 1902 in Plymouth, Devon, England. Also lists daughter as Rosina May (Bishop) Pollard.
[S462] Letter from David Chester Smith to Patricia Balkcom, May 26, 2018. Sent copy of local newspaper article regarding the marriage of William Frank Bishop and Janet Helen Dale in September 1955.

Maureen Powell¹

Last Edited

Oct 26, 2020

Family

Ronald Joseph St. Croix b. 30 Apr 1936, d. 12 Apr 2002

Marriage

Principal=Ronald Joseph St. Croix¹

Child

Regina St. Croix¹

Married Name

St. Croix¹

Marriage

Principal=Ronald Joseph St. Croix¹

Citations

[S972] Edward Chafe, “Roman Catholic Burials for the Garrison of St. John's,” The Newfoundland Ancestor, vol. 4, no. 4 (Fall 1988): 125, entry for the burial of Ellen Minogue.

(?) Power¹

(17 July 1822 - )

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2016

Father

Edmund Power¹ b. s 1800, d. b 1856

Mother

Ann (?)² b. c 1786

Birth

17 July 1822

Newfoundland, Canada³

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power and Alex White to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, 1/3/2016.

(?) Power¹

( - circa 1820)

Last Edited

Jan 3, 2016

Father

Michael Power¹ b. c 1775

Birth

Death

circa 1820

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Lost at sea in a gale with his brother.; Witness=Michael Power¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. In a Court Record on July 5, 1820, it states that Michael is excused from court because he has lost two sons at sea during a gale.

(?) Power¹

( - circa 1820)

Last Edited

Jan 3, 2016

Father

Michael Power¹ b. c 1775

Birth

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

circa 1820

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; Lost at sea in a gale with his brother.; Witness=Michael Power¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. In a Court Record on July 5, 1820, it states that Michael is excused from court because he has lost two sons at sea during a gale.

(?) Power¹

Last Edited

Oct 21, 2018

Family

Alice Hartson b. Oct 1916, d. b 2011

Marriage

Principal=Alice Hartson¹

Marriage

Principal=Alice Hartson¹

Citations

[S1306] Wiseman Funeral Home, March, 2011.

Agnes Power¹

Last Edited

Oct 22, 2018

Family

Peter Hartson b. c Oct 1853

Marriage

28 October 1887

Burin, Newfoundland, Canada; Church record states: Married Peter Hartson (sic) - surname is difficult to read but I believe that is what it says & Agnes Power. Witnesses: Richard Reddy and Bridget Reddy. By Rev. V. V. Reardon.; Principal=Peter Hartson¹

Name Variation

Hardstone

Name Variation

Hartson

Married Name

28 October 1887

Hartson¹

Marriage

28 October 1887

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Church record states: Married Peter Hartson (sic) - surname is difficult to read but I believe that is what it says & Agnes Power. Witnesses: Richard Reddy and Bridget Reddy. By Rev. V. V. Reardon.; Principal=Peter Hartson¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 4, Parish Register of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Burin, Newfoundland, Marriages, 1833-99. Listing for Marriage of Peter Hartson & Agnes Power, 28 October 1887.

Agnes Power¹

(say 1860 - )

Last Edited

Jan 31, 2017

Family

Peter Hanton b. s 1860

Marriage

22 October 1887

Burin, Newfoundland, Canada; "Married - Peter Hanton and Agnes Power. Witnesses - Richard Reddy and Bridget Reddy".; Groom=Peter Hanton¹

Child

John Hanton² (c Dec 1890 - )

Birth

say 1860

Marriage

22 October 1887

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; "Married - Peter Hanton and Agnes Power. Witnesses - Richard Reddy and Bridget Reddy".; Groom=Peter Hanton¹

Married Name

22 October 1887

Hanton¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 4, Parish Register of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Burin, Newfoundland, Marriages, 1833-99. Listing for Marriage of Peter Hanton & Agnes Power, 22 October 1887.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Items 1 -3, Parish Register of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Burin, Newfoundland, Baptisms, 1833-99. Listing for Baptism of John Hanton, 16 December 1890.

Ann Power¹

(say 1815 - )

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Family

James Halleran b. s 1815

Marriage

Principal=James Halleran¹

Child

John Halleran¹ (c Oct 1843 - )

Birth

say 1815

Marriage

Principal=James Halleran¹

Married Name

Halleran¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Baptisms). Baptismal entry for John Halleran, 10 October 1843. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

Anne Marie Power¹

(29 November 1867 - )

Last Edited

Jan 13, 2022

Father

Thomas Power¹ b. s 1840, d. 1880

Mother

Hannah Doody¹ b. s 1840

Family

Ange Marie Lemouvel b. 30 Oct 1866

Marriage

7 January 1897

Miquelon, France; "In the year 1897, on Thursday the 7th of January at three o'clock in the evening, before us, Marie Lefevre, second deputy mayor, appeared Ange Marie Lenouvel, sailor, born at Minihic-sur-Rance, Ille-et-Vilaine, France, on October 30, 1866, lawful son of the late Ange Raphael Lenouvel and the late Marie Basley, on the first part; to ANNE MARIE POWER, born at Placentia, Newfoundland on November 29, 1867, lawful daughter of the late THOMAS POWER, who disappeared at sea in March 1880, and HONORA DOODY, his widow, servant, residing at Saint-Pierre. The couple requested of us to proceed with the civil marriage between them. The witnesses to the marriage are Jean François Gautier, fisherman, aged 46 years, and Maurice Power, sailor, aged 26 years."; Principal=Ange Marie Lemouvel¹

Birth

29 November 1867

Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

7 January 1897

Lemouvel¹

Marriage

7 January 1897

Citations

[S1429] État civil des décès, Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, online Posted by Edward Chafe on Facebook, État civil des mariages, 1897, marriage registration of Anne Marie Power and Ange Marie Lenouvel, 07 January 1897. Transcription from French to English by Edward Chafe. Accessed online 07 January 2022 at https://www.facebook.com/photo/

Anne Mary Power¹

(22 February 1940 - )

Last Edited

Nov 25, 2015

Family

George Alfred Holwell b. 7 Aug 1939, d. 9 Aug 2001

Marriage

3 August 1963

Outer Cove, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=George Alfred Holwell¹

Child

Keith Holwell¹ (1969 - 1969)

Birth

22 February 1940

Outer Cove, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

3 August 1963

Holwell¹

Marriage

3 August 1963

Outer Cove, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=George Alfred Holwell¹

(Witness) Death

1969

Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Keith Holwell¹

(Witness) Death

9 August 2001

St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=George Alfred Holwell¹

Citations

[S989] E-Mail, John O'Mara to Patricia Balkcom, 2004, November 29, 2004.

Bernard Power¹

(circa 1886 - )

Last Edited

Nov 5, 2018

Family

Sarah Jane Hartson b. c Jun 1885

Marriage

12 January 1909

Burin, Newfoundland, Canada; Record states that on January 12, 1909, in Burin, Bernard Power, 23, bachelor, fishing, residing in Corbin and Sarah Hartson, 24, residing in Slat Pond, were married by Rev. J. McNamara and the witnesses were Joseph Martin and Bridget Power.; Principal=Sarah Jane Hartson¹

Birth

circa 1886

Marriage

12 January 1909

Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Record states that on January 12, 1909, in Burin, Bernard Power, 23, bachelor, fishing, residing in Corbin and Sarah Hartson, 24, residing in Slat Pond, were married by Rev. J. McNamara and the witnesses were Joseph Martin and Bridget Power.; Principal=Sarah Jane Hartson¹

Citations

[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1850-1949 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Title: Marriages 1909-1912, Volume 06. Listing of the marriage of Bernard Power and Sarah Hartson, 12 January 1909.

Bridget Power¹

(circa 1849 - )

Last Edited

Feb 20, 2017

Father

John George Power¹ b. c 1810, d. 2 Mar 1875

Mother

Rose Anna Phelan¹ b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1887

Birth

circa 1849

Baptism

5 January 1849

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "...of John Power and Rose Phalen. Witnesses - John Tobin and Mary Hearn".^1,2

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Baptisms 1843-90 for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for baptism of Bridget Power, 04 January 1849.

Bridget Power¹

(circa 1891 - 2 September 1891)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Birth

circa 1891

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

18 August 1891

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

2 September 1891

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=John Power, Witness=Anna Breen¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Catherine Power¹

(6 May 1887 - 1979)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Family 1

John Thomas James b. c 1881, d. 6 Dec 1917

Marriage

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John Thomas James¹

Family 2

John Doolan b. c 1885, d. 1968

Marriage

22 September 1921

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John Doolan¹

Birth

6 May 1887

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

James¹

Marriage

Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John Thomas James¹

(Witness) Death

6 December 1917

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Was killed in the Halifax explosion.; Principal=John Thomas James¹

Married Name

22 September 1921

Doolan¹

Marriage

22 September 1921

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John Doolan¹

(Witness) Death

1968

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Principal=John Doolan¹

Death

1979

Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Catherine Power¹

(say 1815 - )

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Family

Michael Halleran b. s 1815

Marriage

Principal=Michael Halleran¹

Child

Mary Halleran¹ (c Jun 1843 - )

Birth

say 1815

Marriage

Principal=Michael Halleran¹

Married Name

Halleran¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Baptisms). Baptismal entry for Mary Halleran, 20 June 1843. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

Cyril Power¹

Last Edited

Jun 20, 2025

Family

Marie Teresa Bindon b. 2 Aug 1925, d. 14 Dec 2014

Marriage

Principal=Marie Teresa Bindon¹

Marriage

Principal=Marie Teresa Bindon¹

Citations

[S846] Newfoundland Grand Banks, online ngb.checucto.org, Obituary for Thomas Joseph Bindon at http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/…

David Power¹

(say 1835 - )

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Family

Mary Nolan b. s 1835

Marriage

11 April 1856

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; "David Power & Mary Nolan, both of Salmonier. Witnesses Mathias Nolan & Elizabeth Power. By Father J. Ryan".; Principal=Mary Nolan, Witness=Elizabeth Power¹

Birth

say 1835

Marriage

11 April 1856

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "David Power & Mary Nolan, both of Salmonier. Witnesses Mathias Nolan & Elizabeth Power. By Father J. Ryan".; Principal=Mary Nolan, Witness=Elizabeth Power¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Marriages). Marriage entry for David Power & Mary Nolan, 11 April 1856. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

David Power¹

(circa 1820 - 11 May 1876)

Last Edited

Aug 16, 2020

Family

Hannah Doody b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1870

Marriage

30 December 1848

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; David Power married to Hannah Doody, both of St. Mary's, witnesses Michael Dalton and Mary Connolly.; Bride=Hannah Doody¹

Birth

circa 1820

Based on age of gravestone.^1,2

Marriage

30 December 1848

Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; David Power married to Hannah Doody, both of St. Mary's, witnesses Michael Dalton and Mary Connolly.; Bride=Hannah Doody¹

(Witness) Death

11 October 1870

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Hannah Doody²

Death

11 May 1876

Newfoundland, Canada²

Burial

May 1876

St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, St. Joseph's, Salmonier, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada²

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 14, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Marriage of David Power and Hannah Doody, 30 December 1848.
[S1402] Family and History of St. Mary's Bay, online https://shawnpowerancestry.com, Image posted with permission of Shawn Power.

Edmund Power¹

(say 1800 - before 1856)

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2016

Father

Michael Power¹ b. c 1775

Family 1

Ann (?) b. c 1786

Child

(?) Power³ (17 Jul 1822 - )

Family 2

Bridget (?)

Marriage

Principal=Bridget (?)²

Note

Michael Power believes that this "Bridget" could be the Ann St. Croix he was involed with in the Court Case in 1822.; Principal=Bridget (?)²

Birth

say 1800

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Court Case

28 October 1817

Newfoundland, Canada; From St. Mary's Surrogate Court Records, Edmund Power was sued by Tilsed Co. for possession of a boat mortgaged for 45/9/9 (this is in English currency) debt. To deliver the boat. Also sued by Tilsed for 2/17/ to pay by note of hand.³

Court Case

7 October 1822

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; From St. Mary's Surrogate Court Records: Edmund Power, fisherman, was sued by Ann St. Croix (who was separated from husband) because she had had a male child by Edmund on July 7, 1822. She has not lived with him since 1819. He has eloped leaving 4/5/4 in employers's hands. This to be used for support. Another researcher, stated he had fled to Ireland, however, it is believed that he eventually married Ann. (These records may be part of the records of the Southern Circuit).; Principal=Ann (?)^4,2

Marriage

Principal=Bridget (?)²

Death

before 1856

Witness=Bridget (?)²

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. From his Family Tree.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, 1/3/2016.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power and Alex White to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Edward Power¹

(29 September 1893 - 6 March 1910)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Birth

29 September 1893

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

6 March 1910

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=John Power, Witness=Anna Breen¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Edward Power¹

Charts

Descendants of John Hartson & Roseanna Spencer

( - 30 October 2007)

Last Edited

Oct 17, 2021

Relationship

3rd cousin of Patricia Ann Monogue

Father

Wilbert Power¹ b. c 1911, d. 1994

Mother

Annie M. McCarthy¹ b. Sep 1915, d. 1985

Birth

Death

30 October 2007

Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada¹

Citations

[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Canada, Obituary Collection, 1889-Current. Listing of the obituary of Edward Power, died Sydney, 30 October 2007. Accessed at:
https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/…

Elizabeth Power¹

(26 November 1895 - 2 September 1910)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Birth

26 November 1895

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

2 September 1910

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=Anna Breen, Witness=John Power¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Elizabeth Power¹

(say 1835 - )

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Birth

say 1835

(Witness) Marriage

11 April 1856

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Marriages). Marriage entry for David Power & Mary Nolan, 11 April 1856. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

Fabian Power¹

Last Edited

Jan 10, 2022

Family

Elizabeth (?)

Marriage

Principal=Elizabeth (?)¹

Marriage

Principal=Elizabeth (?)¹

Citations

[S1444] Gibbons Funeral Home, September 13, 2012, Accessed online January 10,2022 at https://www.gibbonsfuneral.ca/obituary/…

Frances Power¹

(2 May 1898 - October 1995)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Family

John Hogan b. 9 Oct 1889, d. 30 Nov 1976

Marriage

24 May 1925

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=John Hogan¹

Birth

2 May 1898

St. Mary's Bay, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

24 May 1925

Hogan¹

Marriage

24 May 1925

St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=John Hogan¹

Death

October 1995

St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Frances Power^1,2

(circa 1878 - )

Last Edited

Oct 16, 2021

Family

James Hartson b. 25 Jun 1875, d. 27 Nov 1965

Marriage

7 September 1895

Mount Cecilia, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=James Hartson^1,2

Children

John H. Hartson¹ (c 1901 - 19 Feb 1923)
Bernard Hartson¹ (c 1904 - Jan 1938)
Margarita Frances Hartson+¹ (6 Aug 1906 - b 1965)
Frank A. Hartson¹ (15 Aug 1908 - 14 Oct 2001)
Gertrude Hartson¹ (1 Jan 1911 - 9 Nov 1982)
Clifton James Hartson+¹ (24 Apr 1913 - 1 Jan 1958)
Gordon Andrew Hartson+¹ (18 Nov 1915 - 25 Feb 1990)
Peter Jerome Hartson+¹ (8 Nov 1916 - 21 Apr 1971)
Kathleen Hartson¹ (c 1919 - )

Birth

circa 1878

Newfoundland, Canada¹

Marriage

7 September 1895

Mount Cecilia, Humber District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=James Hartson^1,2

Married Name

circa 1899

Hartson¹

(Witness) Trip

June 1912

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada; Frances and her two sons appear on a passenger list for the CPR train leaving North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Frances, is 33, married, born Newfoundland, heading for Winnipeg, Manitoba, a carpenter, she is Catholic.
³

Immigration

13 March 1913

Bay of Islands, Bay St. George District, Newfoundland, Canada; From the Western Star newspaper: "Mrs. Jas. Hartson and family go to Winnipeg as soon as the spring opens up. Mr. Hartson has been working there the past year."; Principal=James Hartson⁴

(Witness) Census

1916

467 Heatherington, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metro Region, Manitoba, Canada; "James Hartson", 467 Heatherington, head, married, 42, born USA, Catholic, emigrated in 1904, year of naturalization was 1912, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, carpenter, CNR.
Francis, wife, 41, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, not employed.
John H., son, single, 16, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, blacksmith for C.N.R.
Bernard, son, single, 13, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school.
Retta, daughter, 10, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school (St. Ignatius).
Frank, son, 8, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school (St. Ignatius).
Gertrude, daughter, 6, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school (St. Ignatius).
Clifton, son, 3, born Man., Catholic, Canadian, Irish.
Andrew G., son, 6 months, born Man., Catholic, Canadian, Irish.; Principal=James Hartson⁵

(Witness) Census

9 June 1921

1147 Parker Ave., Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metro Region, Manitoba, Canada; Transcription of Census:
"Family #227, James Hartson, of 1147 Parker Ave., rents for $17, class s house, wood, 5 rooms, husband, married, 43, born USA, parents born England, immigrated 1910, alien, nationality USA, English, speaks English, Catholic, can read and write, carpenter, Can. Nat. RR; earned $1200, appears to say unemployed for 20 weeks.
Frances, wife, 43, born Nfld., parents born Nfld., Catholic. can read and write.
John, son, single, 21, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, not employed.
Bernard, son, single, 17, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, Junior Reporter, newspaper.
Rita, daughter, single, 15, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, Spotter, (company unreadable).
Frank, son, 13, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, student.
Gertrude, daughter, 10, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, student.
Clifton, son, 8, born Manitoba, Catholic, can read and write, student.
Gordon, son, 5, born Manitoba, Catholic.
Jerome, son, 4, born Manitoba, Catholic.
Kathleen, daughter, 2, born Manitoba, Catholic.
; Principal=James Hartson¹

(Witness) Census

April 1930

1633 West 22nd Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States; Census Transcription:
1633 West 22nd Street, James Hartson, head, renting, value of $3000, has radio, male, white, 55, married, aged 20 at first marriage, reads and writes, born Massachusetts, father born Northern Ireland, mother born Irish Free State, speaks English, carpentry at a picture studio, worker, not a veteran.
Frances, wife H., 53, first married at age 18, reads and write, born Newfoundland, parents born Irish Free State, speaks English, immigrated in 1926, alien, not employed.
Bernard, son, 26, single, reads and writes, born Newfoundland, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien, painter for interior design store, worker, not a veteran.
Frank, son, 21, single, reads and writes, born Newfoundland, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien, truck driver for a furniture store, worker, not a veteran.
Clifton, son, 17, single, reads and writes, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., Irish language, immigrated in 1926, alien, chauffeur for electric railway, worker, not a veteran.
Gordon, son, 14, reads and writes, attended school, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., Irish language, immigrated in 1926, alien.
Jerome, son, 13, reads and writes, attended school, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien.
Kathaline (sic), daughter, 11, reads and writes, attended school, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien.; Principal=James Hartson⁶

(Witness) Residence

1936

2300 W. 29th Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States; Principal=James Hartson⁷

(Witness) Residence

1937

Los Angeles, California, United States; Principal=James Hartson⁸

Citations

[S957] 1921 Canada Census, online www.ancestry.com, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 32; Census Place: Winnipeg (City), Winnipeg South, Manitoba; Page Number: 23. Listing for James & Frances Hartson, of 1147 Parker Ave., South Winnipeg, Manitoba. Listed with their 9 children.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1850-1949 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Marriage Index for James Hartson, 21, and Frances Power, 20 married in Mount Cecilia, Newfoundland on 07 September 1895.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, anadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4839. Listing of Frances, John, and Bernard Hartson on passenger list leaving North Sydney, Nova Scotia, June 1912.
[S1407] Memorial University, online http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/search/collection/cns, The Western Star newspaper, 13 March 1912, Corner Brook, Newfoundland, page 3, Pesonal Mention column.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta [database on-line]. Provo, UT, 2008. Census Place: Manitoba, Winnipeg South, 16; Roll: T-21934; Page: 13; Family No: 139. Listing for family of James and Frances Hartson of 467 Heatherington, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
[S506] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0243; FHL microfilm: 2339877. Listing for the family of James and Frances Hartson, 1633 W. 22nd St., Los Angeles, Calif.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 [database on-line], 1936, Roll 038. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017. Listing of James, Mrs. Frances, Bernard, and Clifton James Hartson of 2300 W. 29th Place, Los Angeles, California, USA.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, Title: Los Angeles A-L, California, City Directory, 1937. Listing of A. Gordon, Bernard, and Clifton J., Frank H., James and Frances, and Jerome Hartson of 2300 W. 29th Place, Los Angeles, California, USA.