Genealogy Chat

Aha! Indexed backwards and found this message. For all those who are still looking, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. My Dad had a heart attack and we've all been upended, so to speak. He's in the hospital in Barrie, and as luck would have it the library there has the Ontario census records on microfilm. I'm only allowed to visit for 15 mins at a time, so I go to the library in between visits. I've tried to contact as many of you as I can personally. For all those still looking I can still search Ontario for you, all I need is a name, date and city. If you can give me an address that would narrow it down considerably as well. Thank you to all for being so patient with me! Amanda

kewl- saved the list to this point and will print it and throw it in my bag....next time i'm there i'll poull it out...( probably this week sometime) Tom

Hallo Everyone! Thomas- If you're downtown and can get to the TRL that would be fabulous! I'm sure everyone would appreciate any info you could pull up. I'm still waiting for the microfilm here. Canada seems to be behind everyone else when it comes to referencing census material. I had it here a while back, but the library had to send it back after a spell. Thought they were going to keep it longer! If all else fails and I don't hear from them on Tuesday, I'll be going to Barrie where they have permanent copies as well. I agree with Thomas, there should be a website dedicated to researching immigration in Canada. Sounds like a project worthy of at least a grant or two, doesn't it! By the way Tom, that's amazing that you can go back so far! I'm still mired in the 1800's myself. Can't seem to get past great grandparents!!! Hope to have more info for all soon!!! Amanda

Hi Amanda My ancestors James and Annie FLEW emigrated to Canada around 1912 or thereabouts, with their children Annie FLEW b approx 1891 Alice FLEW b approx 1893 Gertrude FLEW b approx 1894 Lizzie FLEW b approx 1897 John FLEW b approx 1901 I know Alice married a William Clarke And Gertrude married his brother Oliver Clarke. Also John married Olive Farmer Some are buried at Cataraqui cemetary which I have the records for. Found the index on the net and sent for printouts. Gertrude is buried at Union Cemetery Elgin. Could you see if there is anything on the 1911 or 1921 for me please.

Hi Amanda I wondered if you would be kind enough to locate some relatives who emigrated from Leeds England poss after 1892 they are called JONAS: Maurice born 1838 Prussia Pauline (a) wife born 1845 Prussia Sons: Joseph born 1870 Edinburgh Scotland Siegfreid Born 1872 " " Herman born 1879 " " Wynne born 1884 Daug Emma born 1869 " " Jeanette born 1874 " " They are the missing link--would be eternally greatful Thanks in advance Rod

nudged for a reason! Patsy

amanda, i'm in toronto- and can get to both reference library and archives with ease, and live DT - archives of ontario for those looking have indexs with certs available for deaths to 1931, marriages to 1921, and births to 1906 or 7..... i can grab a few from this list and check this week if you'd like some help....... Maybe we need an emigrated board for those of us over here that can look up...and need help over there... personally, have found new info from the acol birchington area of kent for one family..and if i can find the right proofs may be back to 1600's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi again, Amanda. Sorry, James was listed as Joseph in 1871(?). He used James in 1881. Thanks, Lisa.

Hi Amanda. If you are still able, I would appreciate a look-up for James Mumford, born in 1826 in Hatfield, England. Lived in Toronto, Ontario from 1858 through 1912; occupation: butcher. He is listed as Joseph Mumford on the 1881 census. First wife passed away in 1869, second in 1888. Question: How do you search when you don't have addresses? I live in California but my family is from Ontario -- I would love to see the census myself. Perhaps I could order them as well, if I don't need ancestor's addresses. An ancestor lived in Jersey City, New Jersey before settling in Toronto, Ontario. Also heard that it was less expensive to sail to Canada, than the U.S., so a lot of people landed there, and stayed there. Believe that some ships landed in Quebec--don't know how true that is. Thanks so much for your kind offer! Lisa.

Amanda, thanks very much. Look forward to hearing when you can.

Hi again everyone, sorry this is taking so long. The 1891, 1901, 1911 and 1921 I had to order from the library on microfilm, so I'm going to have to wait a couple of days. I can only order four at a time, needed them anyways to look up my in laws. I'll post info as soon as they come in!

Hi Amanda - If possible could you look on the 1891 census for Canada for a THOMAS HOLMES born around 1855 in Wiltshire England, I just cannot find him on the 1891 England Census, I do know the whole family eventually moved to Canada, but do not know what year, any help would be appreciated Regards Shirley

Hi Amanda, is it still good morning, thanks for the generous offer. I'm asking the impossible, I am looking for the surname of a LILLY ERNESTINE ??? ,born Toronto, 26/7/1882, married a brit, ALBERT FRANCIS BANNOCK, born Colchester,22/10/1883. The marriage took place between 1903 and 1908, possibly in Canada. Two known children, Kenneth Joseph Bannock nee Canada 19/9/1908, died California, 14/1/1972 and a sister, Ethel who died 1995. Kenneth also married a Charlotte Florinda Wasden, most likely in USA. A big request, I know, but any help gratefully accepted. Regards, Derek, south of France

Hi Amanda Please could you look for Thomas William Bennett, born in Ash, Surrey in 1870, who emigrated to Canada. He died in Toronto in 1907. I'd like to know if he was married. Many thanks, Judith

Hi Everybody! The Canadian Census data I can get to is for 1881, possibly 1891, and 1901 for sure. I can't exactly remember which years they are offhand, too early in the morning for me here. Son is asking for pancakes "with happy faces on them". I'll start with the names I've got so far and get back to you as soon as I can. Looks like after I make the pancakes I can get started! Talk to you all soon!

Thanks very much for this offer. My relatives emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in the 1880s. (Wish I could find out exactly when!). I should be very grateful if you could see if you could find any Penstons in 1891/1901. Particularly William Penston(e) b.about 1829 and family. Many thanks.

That would be very helpful, some of my grandfather`s family went to Ontario, Canada in 1912 I think. What census years are available please, the 1881 is online. I will email you when I have the names and dates sorted out. thanks for the offer.

Can do Canadian Census Lookup for anyone that's interested. Ontario is the easiest for me, but can do other provinces. Also looking into being able to find where rellies landed before they settled in Canada.