Genealogy

Question 83502 asked on 2011-08-09 07:44:53

what is the chenier family motto?

Question 83527 asked on 2011-08-10 13:03:39

Bonjour I work for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. I promote the Canada Education Savings Program (http://www.canlearn.ca/eng/saving/index.shtml).This program reach new parents and new immigrants to Canada. I know that the Edmonton Public Library has programs that reach the same audiences. I would like to be contacted by the person who manage these program. I would like to identify a way to work together. Thank Julie Lavallée Communications Advisor 819-953-6650 or julie.lavallee@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca

Question 83531 asked on 2011-08-10 15:11:25

Hi, I'm in Indianapolis, IN and am researching my family history. I'm in need of one obituary notice for Benjamin Adolph Dickau who died on November 2, 1977. His obituary was published in the Calgary Herald on November 5, 1977. Is there any way that you could scan a copy of this to me. (personal information deleted)

Question 83543 asked on 2011-08-11 13:35:18

I address my aunt as "aunt" my great aunt as "great aunt". how would my great aunt address me?

Question 83581 asked on 2011-08-13 14:13:16

I am looking for the lot location of the Baker House in Stirling, Alberta in about 1900-1905. Have you got a lot map of Stirling during this period of time that shows it's location? Thanks for you time and help in locating this request? The information is to be used in a family history.

Question 83639 asked on 2011-08-16 11:33:15

Do you look up obituries?

Question 83659 asked on 2011-08-17 09:33:00

Do you have old newspapers in your library catalogue going back to 1925 which contain obituary/death announcements for Drayton Valley and the Alberta mining town, Coalman? If yes, how can I access them? I am a senior and do not see myself traveling to Alberta. Please keep my email address private. Thank you Thank you

Question 83675 asked on 2011-08-17 21:57:28

looking for an obituary notice from the Medicine Hat News from September 2000. Do you have archived records from that paper and that date? Thanks for your time (name deleted)

Question 83743 asked on 2011-08-22 09:00:26

CAN YOU SEND ME THE OBITUARY NOTICE FOR JEAN CHISHOLM FROM ALBERTA PASSED AWAY 2MONTHS AGO 2011 CHILDREN NAMES MARK PETRONE MARIANNE JENNIFER CATHIE AND ELIZABETH PETRONE. THANKS [name deleted]

Question 83747 asked on 2011-08-22 15:15:09

jean chisholm passed away 2months ago she was from vernon bc. could you please send me her obituary to my email address thanks [name deleted]

Question 83764 asked on 2011-08-23 14:21:33

I am wanting a city directory look up for Calgary during the years of 1956-1960 for a person named Carol Jean Niven nee McBride. I am hoping for an occupation should she be listed. thanks,[name deleted]

Question 83777 asked on 2011-08-23 20:57:21

Would Edmonton Public Library members have access to items pertaining to the US Civil War in the database at : http://www.accessible.com/accessible/archives.jsp Thank you? Alan

Question 83812 asked on 2011-08-25 14:36:11

Would it be possible for you to look an address up in the Calgary City Directory for the years of 1961-65, 182 Somme Cresent SW. thanks

Question 83944 asked on 2011-08-31 22:14:47

Do you have the book Links with the Past published in 1989, I think. If so, where could I find it in your Central Library location, which I will be visiting in September. May I make photocopies of the pages? Thank you!

Question 83955 asked on 2011-09-01 11:05:36

Hello, I researching the life of my great grandfather, William Roy Gullen, of Brant County, Ontario. In 1912 or 1913, he moved his family from Ontario to Alberta, by train, because he had a business opportunity on a cattle ranch located south of Calgary. I believe it was after February 24, 1913, because that was the date a son, Robert Bruce Gullen, was born. The business venture failed, and the family returned to Ontario at some point after August 1914. I am trying to verify from historical sources as much information as I can. The following is what I know from the family's accounts (a brother and a daughter). The cattle ranch was located near the Bar-U, and was owned by Gregory or some variation of the name(in old correspondence there is mention of to "Gregries"). The venture fell through after a year. One account was that my great grandfather had purchased an option which expired; the second was that he was offered the chance to manage the cattle ranch, which he did for one year until the owner died and the estate was broken up. After the ranch venture collapsed, there is an account that my greatgrandfather briefly tried to operate a dance hall in Nanton Alberta, but that venture did not work either. The family returned by train to Ontario some time after the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, although I do not know the timing, other than they were limited in what they could bring back by train because of the need to transport supplies for the war. The second question I had was whether Cockshutt Plow Company of Brantford Ontario had opened a branch office in Calgary during this period. I suspect that to be the case, because Ashton Cockshutt enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force from Calgary. Thirdly, is it possible for a resident of Ontario to obtain a library card to gain access to some of your online databases, such as the Calgary Herald? Thank you in advance for your kind consideration of these questions. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, (personal information deleted)

Question 83963 asked on 2011-09-01 16:58:03

Is there a fee for using the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service? Also, how long can microfilm be on loan from Manitoba? I had inquired about the newpaper Minnedosa Tribune and I am also wondering if there was a paper for Erickson, Manitoba. I believe these microfilm were available through the University of Manitoba a number of years ago. I don't know if it is better to go through the puclic library or the college.(personal info deleted)

Question 84030 asked on 2011-09-05 09:06:29

Good morning Ive been looking for information regarding a great grandfather. He moved to Strathcona with his wife and children at the turn of the century (1900). He is listed in the census as being a police officer. With Strathcona now boarding/part of Edmonton records seem to be scarce. Can yo assist? His name was Robert Kenny and his wife Missena Kenny. Any help would be appreciated. Regards Brian

Question 84064 asked on 2011-09-06 15:29:05

How can I locate an obituary from 1975? I inquired at the Calgary Herald and they suggested I contact you. I live in Victoria so am searching online. Your help is greatly appreciated. [name deleted]

Question 84070 asked on 2011-09-06 17:03:13

I am trying to find a burial of a Welshman JOHN LLOYD - died 11/11/1918 and on his gravestone in Wales says he was 44yrs old and buried at LOVAT, Alberta,CANADA. Would this be the abandoned town on tHe coal valley? And are there any recOrds or societies that could help? Sorry but Canadian research is new to me and this is quite a mystery to me as he has 2 gravestones in different villages in Wales as well!

Question 84128 asked on 2011-09-08 19:50:59

I am searching for an obituary for Clark Morrison. I checked the on line obituaries database but found no information there. I did find this information in the cemetery database. Last Name First Name Burial Date Cemetery Section Block Plot MORRISON CLARK 02/06/1977 MOUNT PLEASANT 0H 0036 0005 If you have reference to an obituary, I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Question 84129 asked on 2011-09-08 21:44:58

I was just wondering if it would be possible to find newspaper articles from Strathmore, Alberta about the Strathmore Jets hockey team. Specifically prior to 1976, and articles mentioning Rodney Fredrickson. I live in Innisfail, Alberta but am requesting to direct this question to the Strathmore, Alberta libraries.

Question 84130 asked on 2011-09-08 22:05:43

I have searched your online catalogue but have not been able to confirm whether you have Doublas Richardson's "Magna Charta Ancestry", Baltimore, Genealogical Publishing Co., 2005 (or any other year)...ISBN 0806317590. Can you please check????? Thank you so much.

Question 84285 asked on 2011-09-15 21:47:24

Hello. I'm searching for a history of Bawlf and for any reference to Will Reid who was a teacher there in the early 1900s. Would you please help me. Joe

Question 84464 asked on 2011-09-23 07:33:35

Good morning from England I have just been given this email address in the hope that you might be able to help me please? I am searching for marriage information of my great uncle Thomas Frederick Ballard who married Salome Austwick (aka Sally) sometime in 1931 in Calgary (somewhere!). It might have been the 1Q. Also sometime after they married they had their fist and only child, a son I believe who died possibly of pnuemonia when he was very young. I am hoping you might be able to find any newspaper announcement on the marriage or the birth of death of their son please in local newspapers of that time. In 2009 I was given the following info. on the marriage but at the time the registers were not available to look in, but the info. might be of some use to you for looking up? Married in Calgary (accession, item 112) the marriage has been recorded as #5 which led the person to think the marriage took place early in the year of 1931. I am sorry but I do not know what any of the figures mean, so hope you do. I look forward to hearing from you. I see you are having a History weekend, I hope it goes well, sounds interesting. Many thanks and kind regards [name deleted]

Question 84504 asked on 2011-09-25 15:26:05

Who is buried in the separate grave outside the Granum Cemetary, and why?. Every time I drive to Calgary I forget to stop and look, but there must be a great story here. Thanks

Question 84537 asked on 2011-09-26 14:16:25

Hi there, I am looking for my birth father, I know he has passed on and he lived in or near Drayton Valley. His name is Cecil Fell and would have passed in the 80's or 90's. I know he has 2 granddaughters- Melanie and Cindy Fell. Please help!

Question 84538 asked on 2011-09-26 15:10:39

I am trying to find information on my Great-uncle, John Peter Larson, who lived in Lethbridge and/or area for over 30 yrs and was well-known. He died there in April 1970. I did obtain a copy of the newspaper obituary, but have yet to find anything else on him. He is buried in an unmarked grave @ Archmount. I am hoping maybe the library has some archives that could help me. I am in Southern Indiana and am working my family history. Thank you for any help on this. Jenny Larson Sevick

Question 84576 asked on 2011-09-28 12:47:39

Dear Sirs, My great-aunt Catherine Sarah Mintern, nee Witt settled in Jarvie, Alberta, with her husband Harry Mintern in 1924, having travelled from Breamore, near Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England. As I know little about their time in Jarvie I am anxious to find whether any information of their lives survives. I have a few 1930s photos of their children Harry Royen (Roy), Andrew George (Georgie) and Caroline Alice (Carrie), born 1910, 1913 and 1915 respectively, but know little else. I have come across indexes of the following publications, which appear to contain contributions by them and am wondering if you could kindly advise me as to how I might obtain copies of the relevant sections? Jarvie, Our Continuing Legacy - Carrie Mintern Memories of Pibroch - Roy Mintern Furrows,Fires and Floods - Mintern I know that Harry Mintern Senior died in 1940 and is interred at Jarvie Cemetery, but do not know what happened to Catherine or to their children. can you help with this at all please. Any help you can give will be much appreciated. Yours sincerely, Tony Light 30 Hayters Way, Alderholt, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England. SP6 3AX

Question 84847 asked on 2011-10-11 22:18:32

I can see that you have my grandfathers obituary...Montague Robert Murray 1951 December 17 I can not see it other then the date of death. I do not live in Canada...how can I access the actual obituary? I'm trying to find my dad's siblings...he has never met them.

Question 84863 asked on 2011-10-12 17:09:06

I am researching my late father Harry Fontaine's past. At one time he worked for Liquid Carbonic ( I think Edmonton, Ab). (approximately between 1941-1951 ). Is their a way to find company employee records ( perhaps a photo)?

Question 84876 asked on 2011-10-13 10:19:13

Does the library have the Henderson Directory for Medicine Hat for 2006? Is it online anywhere?

Question 85032 asked on 2011-10-20 11:58:00

I'm looking for an obituary that was published in the Calgary Herald on April 3, 1984. The name of the deceased was Marie or Mary Elizabeth Wheaton. I can't seem to find anywhere to access copies of this newspaper for the year of 1984 Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

Question 85034 asked on 2011-10-20 16:12:06

Hi, I was wondering if you could help me find out where I would go to find what date my grandparents received citizenship in Canada? They are both deceased but we think it was in the late 1980s.

Question 85102 asked on 2011-10-24 15:13:16

How can I find the book Called Iosegun Reflections?to purchase?

Question 85321 asked on 2011-11-06 18:22:54

I was recently made aware of a book in the Stanley A Milner Library(Heritage Room) by Olive Oseen called "It's a long way from Killycolpy - A history of the Matthews Family" Call number 929 20971 Mat Its. Would you have contact details for either the Author or Publisher. [name deleted].

Question 85324 asked on 2011-11-07 06:21:44

Hi, Am looking for Canadian obits. for 20th century. I am not in Edmonton but in Toronto. I see you have a print index, 1903-1909 Births, marriages, and deaths: extracts from the Edmonton Journal - print index, which might help. Could someone search it for the following names, please: Thomas Hourston d. (Guelph, Ont) 1905 but body transported back to Edmonton; Maria Hourston (his wife) b. 1852 Manitoba; d. circa 1919; and son (William b16th November 1893 Edmonton) . Thank you very much. [name deleted]

Question 85334 asked on 2011-11-07 14:45:07

Dear Librarian, I am writing from Vancouver. Will you kindly do a search for 2 obituaries for me? - Bertha Watson: she was interred on August 21, 1948. Possibly died 1-2 days prior. - Nellie Harriet Watson: she was interred on April 13, 1959. Possibly died 1-2 days prior. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you very much. Veronica

Question 85357 asked on 2011-11-08 12:53:34

Hello, I found 27 obituaries(one surname)from your database 1951-1982. I was wondering what it would cost to receive copies of these obituaries. Warm Regards [name deleted] BC

Question 85396 asked on 2011-11-10 10:40:57

Hello, Regarding your obituary index 1951-1982. Are all the obituaries for these years on one microfilm. Thank you Darlene

Question 85397 asked on 2011-11-10 10:52:12

I believe that you have a book on the Interments in Riverside Cemetery, at Vegreville. We are looking for the records for William John Mitchell, date of death unknown, and his wife Mabel Charlotte Fidelia (Thompson), died 10 Jul 1912. Can you please confirm that these 2 are in Riverside Cemetery, and provide a date of death for Mr. Mitchell. Thank you. Ed Ewing

Question 85398 asked on 2011-11-10 11:50:01

hello, I am needing 27 obituaries between 1952-1981. Can you advise me how many years are on each microfilm or does it vary? I'm trying to determine my costs if I do an Inter-library loan for all these years. Thank you Darlene

Question 85460 asked on 2011-11-14 13:06:40

I asked a question a couple of days ago about the obituary of James Strain who died Aug. 19, 1952 in Calgary, Alberta. You were very good to advise me of the options for finding the information, one of which was to browse the digitized "google news" of the Calgary Herald 1952 newspaper. You told me that the obituary is on page 14 of the Aug. 22, 1952 newspaper. I have tried, to no avail, to use the link you sent (and have also gone to the website directly without using the link) but I cannot view the death notices. The page comes up with other articles on top of the death notices. All that is availble to see is the word "deaths". I am wondering if something happened when you went into the article that it is now not able to be seen? At first I thought it was just not scanned properly, but then I realized that you saw it so I'm wondering if something happened?? I'm perplexed, but I do very much appreciate your assistance. How can I view the death notice? Thank you. Sincerely, [name deleted]

Question 85478 asked on 2011-11-15 12:40:33

How would one obtain a copy of the obituary from the Calgary Herald for Fred Foran who died 30 April 2006? Thank you

Question 85499 asked on 2011-11-16 15:30:15

Am I able to get my grandfather's Canadian WWII service record somehow? He passed away several years ago, so he can't do it for me. Is that something family has access to?

Question 85534 asked on 2011-11-18 15:04:17

I am looking for a copy of an obit for MURIEL HELEN STROUD, who died Aug 18 1935 and the obit was published in the Edmonton Journal Aug 19 1935 pg. 16. So I am wondering if someone maybe able to obtain a copy for me?

Question 85554 asked on 2011-11-19 14:49:35

You are great, you sent me this information, Dolan, Catherine T. Clk United Grain Growers r2339 Bowness Rd for 1951. I am wondering if you have any further information on Catherine Dolan,for the years after 1951 in Calgary Alberta. thanks for all that you do! marianne

Question 85627 asked on 2011-11-23 12:07:36

I have recently started creating my family tree. Iheard from a friend that the library has a free account on ancestry.ca and was wondering if that is true. I am very interested in learning about my family's history but lack the funds and equipment to purchase my own account. Is it possible to come in and use the library's account if it has one?

Question 85712 asked on 2011-11-28 15:34:42

Hello Again, I found a reference to a Nestor Wiwchar passing away on July 14, 1982 at the young age of 46. I am wondering if someone can look up the obituary which was printed in the Calgary Herald on July 16, 1982 on page A12 and send me the name of his wife and children. If I have to pay for you to send me a copy of the obit, let me know and I will do that if need be. Thanks for your time once again, [name deleted]

Question 85725 asked on 2011-11-29 08:48:18

Good morning - I spoke to Sara yesterday - this is my question: could you please look up an obituary for Venetia TORRANCE - she was buried Mount Pleasant Cemetery Edmonton March 19th 1923 - likely died March 16th 1923. Thank you, (name removed), Oakville.

Question 85730 asked on 2011-11-29 15:00:52

I am sorry I was apparently not specific with my earlier request. I have the information from Mount Pleasant Cemetery - the staff there say the records were destoyed in a fire, therefore I need the "obituary" from the Edmonton newspaper for Mrs. Torrance who was interred March 19th 1923, therefore likely died on or about March 16th 1923. If you could please search the newspaper I would be extremely grateful. We believe the name Venetia was mistranscribed as Amelia in the cemetery records. Best regards, [deleted], Oakville.

Question 85789 asked on 2011-11-30 15:49:06

Hi, I'm looking for a copy of an obituary for Maureen Pierce of Edmonton, died January 18th, 2001. Could you please send me a copy? Sincerely, Carla Weber Craig (Pierce)

Question 85827 asked on 2011-12-01 09:07:26

Argotoff B.A. 1976 June 14 Found this obiton your search for Edmonton Alberta can you tell me now how to get a copy...Yours (name removed) Ontario

Question 85853 asked on 2011-12-02 21:25:24

Dear librarian It would be appreciated if you could please search for an ancestor's obituary Leif Swennumson died June 28, 1955 Medicine Hat Thank you for your help.

Question 85906 asked on 2011-12-04 07:19:23

I would like the the obituary of Victoria Mabel Marsellus(nee Cherry)published 8 Dec 1967 and listed on your index of obituaries. She died in Edmonton. She was born in Ontario. Thank you

Question 86016 asked on 2011-12-11 13:13:15

hello, Do you have older copies of Calgary newspapers on file? I am looking for an obiltuary for Bruce Marshall or David A B Marshall, B-15/9/1913, Alberta & D-12/7/2006, Calgary, Alberta

Question 86027 asked on 2011-12-12 09:03:16

Looking for copy of obituary for Gilbert Fisher Chapman, listed in the CALGARY SUN Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2000 CHAPMAN Gilbert (Gil) Fisher 82, Calgary, 03 Aug. 2000, 06/08/00 Thank you!

Question 86070 asked on 2011-12-15 15:35:35

Dear Librarian: I am the interlibrary loan librarian for the Warren Public Library in Warren, Pennsylvania. Our patron needs a photocopy of the obituary from the Edmonton Journal for Goldie Stenberg, DOD October 4, 1994 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Can you help us with this request? Thank you [deleted]

Question 86123 asked on 2011-12-19 19:30:21

I am looking for a February 1999 Medicine Hat, AB obituary for: Margaret Edith Virginia McFarlane (or McFarland) nee: Hammond. Thank you.

Question 86202 asked on 2011-12-26 18:51:22

Hello, I am conducting genealogy research to complete my family tree and that has led me to Okotoks. A relative of mine, Robert Leslie Donaldson passed away on 26 Apr 1966. I was hoping I could obtain his obiuary through the library. If you can't provide the obituary can you direct me to the paper that might have carried it? Cheers!

Question 86253 asked on 2011-12-29 18:27:04

Can you please put me in touch with a family researcher - perhaps one of your staff? - who could discover our ancestor who changed his name to Don Collin in 1937 and was buried in Queens Park Cemetery, Calgary in 1954 aged 53. We want to know as much as possible about him during those 17 years in Calgary and especially of a wife/partner and children. (personal information deleted)

Question 86456 asked on 2012-01-10 14:27:18

I am looking for information from a Henderson's Directory for a resident of Morinville, Raymond O'Hara, in the year 1962 or 1956.

Question 86457 asked on 2012-01-10 15:01:45

Im trying to find a record of a baby born to Joseph Edward Quesnel and Alma Quesnel(nee Champagne) in around 1928 or 1929 not sure if the child lived. Ive tried to find records but keep coming up to dead end. How do I find birth and death records for that period. Thank you

Question 86488 asked on 2012-01-11 20:10:47

Hello, my relative, Florence Gardiner, died in Edmonton on October 8, 1988, and I would like to try to find a copy of her obituary. Is this something you can help me with? Thanks a lot, Walt. Walter W Sammis 9107-D SW 20th St Davie, FL 33324 USA (305) 496-2023

Question 86514 asked on 2012-01-12 15:40:58

I am doing research on Arthur Gregg Laverne Darroch (normally called Laverne Darroch). He held a lay position at Central United Church in Calgary for many years between the 1920's and 1957. Where can access the information about this Church and specifically about my Uncle Laverne ?

Question 86528 asked on 2012-01-13 11:22:00

Dear Sir/Madam, I'm doing my family history,and my Canadian Cousin George Stuart from Kimberley.B.C. was in the following during WW2: Pte George Stuart. (K67754) Enlisted with the Irish Fusiliers (Vancouver Regt). Transferred to The Calgary Highlanders (date not known). Acting Corporal, wounded 8 August 1944 near Tilly-la-Campagne, France. Cpl George Stuart (K67754) was wounded on the 8th of August, 1944. This would have occurred during Operation Totalize which as you note was the fighting South of Caen - in particular for The Calgary Highlanders, Bretteville-sur-Laize. Do you have any information on the above Regiment and Soldier(Cousin) Please? I do hope you can help me please! Thank You From (personal information deleted)

Question 86531 asked on 2012-01-13 20:04:57

looking for a 1980 telephone directory for Bowden, Albera. Do you carry this?

Question 86571 asked on 2012-01-15 02:04:22

hi i was wondering how i can locate my late grandmother's obituarie... her name was veronica wesley and she passed in the year 1975 at the age of 31.. i believe that the obituarie was in the calgary herald at them time... anything will help and be very appreciated :-)

Question 86610 asked on 2012-01-17 16:03:17

My great-great uncle James Robb (born Dec 1872) emigrated from Scotland to Alberta in 1910 and appears as a Street Engineer in the 1911 Calgary census. Our family bible records his death in 1916. Is there any simple way (i.e a death index) to find out whether he died in Calgary, or indeed in Alberta. The process of requesting a death certificate seems almost bizarrely complex. Regards Steven

Question 86684 asked on 2012-01-19 12:41:00

looking for a 1963 telephone/city directly for someone to look up the address of 2339 Lincoln Dr, Calgary, Ab -- so that I can find out who was living there at the time. Also looking for 1941 directly lookup for the last name of Carlson. Could this be sent to me in email??

Question 86692 asked on 2012-01-19 18:51:37

Hello, I'm from the States and am trying to find which cemetery my ancestor would have been buried in if she died 16 Oct 1916 in Hutton. Her name was Rhoda Jackson Tegerdine. Any suggestions you can provide for how I can locate this would be most appreciated. I have not been able to find her in the many online links that are available. Thank you.

Question 86696 asked on 2012-01-20 00:40:45

I am looking for a copy of an obituary placed in the Edmonton Journal. The obituary date is September 23, 1958 name John Singer. I would like to receive a copy, how can I do that? Thanks [deleted] I live in Nanaimo, B.C. located on Vancouver Island. Your help would be greatly appreciated

Question 86798 asked on 2012-01-24 14:31:41

I would like to obtain an obituary for Andrew McAnsh BLACK, who died 14 Oct 1998 in Edmonton, Alberta. Can this obituary be sent to me via e-mail? Cost? Thank you, [deleted]

Question 86801 asked on 2012-01-24 16:31:00

Can you tell me who Adolf Roths brothers were and the names of their children? Was the Roth at Hiesler related to Adolf Roth of Forestburg? Adolf Roth is Ben Roths father. Ben once farmed 4 miles north and one and a quarter miles west of Forestburg. Darrell Roth

Question 86848 asked on 2012-01-26 09:32:17

I am looking for a copy of an obituary for Thomas Willows who passed away in Bashaw Alberta on 5/08/1971. Thank you