Thomas Meaney

Other Events:

• Research Overview: Thomas Meaney 1792, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Special Note: 11 Oct 1833, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Special Note: 18 Jun 1834, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Research Overview:
The absence of church records for Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish is a roadblock to identifying family structures in the Ferryland area. In the case of Thomas, the eldest son of Francis and Elizabeth Meaney, we know that he was eight years old per the 'Ferryland Census of 1800'. There are a couple of mentions of Thomas Meaney prior to May 1835. In that month, as ships returned from the annual seal hunt, Robert Carter, the resident magistrate at Ferryland, noted in his journal that Thomas Meaney of Ferryland had died while at the ice fields. Even if church records had survived, they would not have recorded Thomas' death since the Roman Catholic clergy did not document deaths and burials.

In March 1837, although there is no direct mention of Thomas' name, "Frank, a child of the Widow Meaney" died of scarlet fever at Ferryland. I believe that this child was very likely a son of Thomas Meaney. Although it appears that Thomas' brother, Francis, was still living at Ferryland in 1840, there is no indication that he ever married. After 1840, and up until 1859, there is no mention of any male Meaneys at Ferryland. This absence is rather strange. On September 19, 1846, a Great Gale (hurricane) caused widespread damage, loss of life, followed by several years of hardships. During these impoverished years, individuals in the area were assisted by Government relief in the form of flour (or cornmeal) and molasses. At Ferryland, several females (probably widows) received assistance, but there was no mention of anyone under the Meaney surname.

The absence of the Meaney surname at Ferryland for almost two decades, especially from the voter's list, cannot be explained. Based on later information, the surviving sons of Thomas would have reached the voting age in the 1840s. However, since Thomas' widow was still a relatively young woman when he died, she may have remarried. Of course, if Thomas' sons were living within their step-father's household, the step-father would have been the eligible voter. This possibility could explain why no male Meaneys were eligible to vote. It is also possible that Thomas' widow may have had relatives who took her and her children into their household. Again the same voting restrictions would apply within that combined household. In those days, there were no Government 'social nets' to support widows and their offspring so such family situations were inevitable.

Finally, in the late 1840s, the Meaney surname, relative to Ferryland, started to resurface again in the records of the local parishes and those of St. John's city. About 1848, it appears that Mary Meaney married John Swain of Stone Island, Caplin Bay. Although no one is now aware of any family lore about a Swain/Meaney kinship, I think that Mary was likely a daughter of Thomas Meaney. In 1853, the St. John's church records show that Elizabeth Meaney of Ferryland married Patrick Aspell. It appears this couple initially lived at St. John's, however by 1870, Patrick and Elizabeth were living at Ferryland. Likewise, in 1856, James Meaney of Ferryland married Esther Murphy at St. John's. In September 1857, the baptism of their first child, Thomas, was recorded in Holy Apostles Parish, Fermeuse, just south of Ferryland. Thomas' godmother was Mary Kenedy (sic), quite possibly the same Mary Kennedy who later became the first wife of Thomas Meaney of Stone Island, Caplin Bay. In 1859, James Meaney's name first appeared as an eligible voter at Ferryland, living in the area known as The Downs.

During the next decade, James Meaney's and Patrick Aspell's families appear to have stayed in the Ferryland area. By 1870, William Meaney, born at Ferryland, had surfaced in the surviving church records showing he too had started a family there. William lived out the rest of his life at Ferryland and died there in 1898. By 1871, James Meaney had either grown restless or saw employment opportunities elsewhere, so he and his family moved to St. John's. Shortly afterwards, the Aspell family also left Ferryland and moved to St. John's. Later records indicate that some members of the families of James and William Meaney and Elizabeth (Meaney) Aspell (including Elizabeth herself) eventually immigrated to Montreal, Quebec. Their interactions with each other, and their associations with other Newfoundland families living there, are documented in various church records in Montreal.

Special Note:
In the Journal of Robert Carter, on Friday 11 October 1833, he mentions Thomas Meaney. He noted that he had "Sent away Oct'r C[ourt] H[ouse] Returns by Thomas Meaney. The 'away' mentioned in all likelihood refers to the routine procedure of forwarding court-related information to St. John's.

Special Note:
Robert Carter's Journal noted, "Thomas Meaney home from the Westward today reports to have 60 Qtls, he was the first boat away & first back with his trip, he reports caplin at the Westward on Monday last".

Died:
Robert Carter recorded in his Journal on May 7, 1835, "Thos. Meaney brought in, he having died at Sea onboard the Water Lily". Carter did not mention the actual cause of Thomas' death but he indicated that the "Water Lily came in from the ice [with] up to 1500 [seal pelts]. However, we know from historical records that the perils and harsh living conditions of this hunt have claimed many, many lives down through the years.

Thomas married Bridget? Meaney Abt 1820, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Bridget? was born Abt 1800; died Aft 1837; was buried Aft 1837. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voter: 1840-1859, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1871, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1897, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Will: 17 Feb 1898, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Voter:
Although William would have been eligible to vote after he turned 21, his name never appeared on the lists at Ferryland, or anywhere else in Ferryland District. This could indicate he was living somewhere outside of Ferryland District or he was living within the District but in a household whose head was already an eligible voter.

Residence:
Lovell's 1871 Provincial Business Directory - Ferryland Meany, William, fisherman

Crown Lands - Ferryland District (1833 - 1886): Grant #3218, Meaney, William Ferryland - 31 March 1871.

Residence:
McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory Ferryland District - FERRYLAND - MEANY, William.


Will:
Newfoundland Wills Estate Files Index:
MANEY William 1898 218 Ferryland Admin.c.t.a 5

Newfoundland Wills "M" from LDS FHC Microfilm 1830 - 1962 Maney William 6 435 1898
Will of William Maney from Newfoundland will books - volume 6, page 435; probate year - 1898
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Last will and Testament of William Maney of Ferryland S.D. Fisherman deceased

I William Maney of Ferryland do hereby declare this to be my last will and Testament. I leave and bequeath my house and property to my daughter Bridget Meany. Witness my hand this seventeenth day of February in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety eight. (Sgd) William his X mark Maney. (Sgd) Richard Walsh. Witness (sgd) Edward Healy. (Sgd) Michael his X mark Brien. Witness our hands Feby. 17th 1898 A.D.

I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last will and Testament of William Maney deceased

D. M. Browning Registrar

(Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Admn C.t.a granted to Bridget Maney Dated June 8: 1898 Estate sworn under $200.00

Died:
William's Vital Statistics death record states he was 76 years old when he died. If this age is correct, William was born about 1822.

William married Alice Power Bef 1870, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Alice was born Yes, date unknown; died Bef 18 May 1891, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Bef 18 May 1891, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voter: 1859, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1870/71, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1904, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Voter:
1859 - Voter's List - Ferryland District - Ferryland - James Meaney - Downs

Residence:
Lovell's 1871 Provincial Business Directory - Ferryland - Meany, James, fisherman.

Residence:
MEANEY James - fisherman - h 383 Waterford Bridge Road. In 1898 when this business directory was compiled, several of James children were still living in the family home. They were listed as James Jr.,a laborer; John, a tanner; and Sylvester, a laborer.

Residence:
In the 1904 business directory, James Meaney (Sr.) was still living at 383 Waterford Bridge Rd. His son John, a tanner at McKeen's Tannery and a Miss Maggie Meaney were living with him.

Died:
The residence of James Meaney, born at Ferryland, was recorded as Water Street. It states he was 81 years old when he died of 'old age'.

James married Esther Murphy 18 Nov 1856, St. John's, Newfoundland. Esther (daughter of Thomas Murphy and Johanna "Jane" Mangin) was born Bef 12 Apr 1836, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 14 Feb 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 16 Feb 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Robert Carter, magistrate, noted in his Journal on 26 March 1837 that - "little Frank Meaney, son of Widow Meaney, died last night of Scarlet Fever, ill only five days".

Notes:

Birth:
Family lore relates that Mary Meaney was from Ferryland. However, little is known of Mary, so we are left to speculate as to who her father may have been. Although there is no known family lore of direct kinship, there is a strong possibility that Mary (Meaney) Swain may have been the daughter of Thomas and Bridget? Meaney of Ferryland. John and Mary Swain had a son named Thomas, who died at sea in 1897. His brother, Peter, named his son, Thomas, after him in 1902. These were the only instances that Swain males were given that forename until late in the 20th century. (Kevin Reddigan)

Died:
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1825-1890). Swain, Mary - wife of John Swain, died aged 52 years at Caplin Bay on the 11th. June 23/85M.

Although the above newspaper obit states that Mary was 52 years old when she died in 1885, she was very likely older than 52, since she was married in 1848.

Mary married John Swain 1 Dec 1848, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. John (son of Robert Swain and Elizabeth "Betsy" Bryan) was born abt. 1825, Stone Island, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 3 Jan 1904, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 5 Jan 1904, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1899, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
• Census: 1911, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Immigration:
In the 1911 Canada Census, Elizabeth indicated that she had immigrated in 1899 but no record can be found of her, or her family, in the 1901 Canada Census.

Census:
Elizabeth Aspell was enumerated as living with her daughter, Elizabeth (Malony) and son-in-law Michael in the 1911 Canada Census. This record was somewhat confused, possibly due to language differences. First of all, Michael's surname and first name were reversed in the record and "Michael" was spelled incorrectly. Elizabeth Aspell was actually recorded as Minie Aspell. Her first name may have been recorded as Minie because of a mention of her maiden name - Meaney. Her birth month and year was recorded as Sept. 1846 and her age as 65. However, since she was married in 1853, the year and age are obviously invalid.

Died:
In her death record, Elizabeth's age is again recorded incorrectly. In French, she was recorded as being "soixante-dix sept" (77). This would equate to her being born about 1843; invalid since she was married in 1853. An age of 87 would make more sense, so maybe the person giving the information, gave her age incorrectly.

Elizabeth married Patrick Aspell 24 Apr 1853, St. John's, Newfoundland. Patrick (son of John Aspell and Bridget Brinnick) was born Abt Sep 1826, Rider's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1894 - 1897, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1898, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Residence:
McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - Ferrylamd - Ferryland District: Meaney, Thomas - fisherman.

Residence:
In the 1898 McAlpine's business directory, there was a listing at Ferryland for Thos. Meaney, fisherman but no listing for any Meaneys at Fermeuse. In the 1900 voter's lists, there were no Meaneys listed anywhere in the District. We know from the Vital Statistic records that William Meaney died at Ferryland in February 1898, so the reason for his absence from this business directory and the 1900 voter's list is validated. In his will, William left his estate solely to his daughter, Bridget. He makes no mention of any other family members.

However, the Vital Statistic records show that a Thomas Meaney, age 73, of Fermeuse, died and was buried at Fermeuse in December 1898. Based on his age and location, this individual would likely be a member of the unrelated Meaney family who settled in that area, so this entry appears to be valid. However, it is unclear if the 1898 entry for Thomas Meaney at Ferryland is valid. If it is correct, then this Thomas was likely the son of William, who may have left Ferryland shortly before or after his father's death.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1898, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Census: 1911, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Census: 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
• Travel: 1923, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
No baptism record was found for Bridget but various documents state she was born at Ferryland, Newfoundland, about 1875/1876. The Holy Trinity Parish baptism records survive back to 1870, so if Bridget was born at Ferryland she should have been recorded there or a nearby parish.

Residence:
Bridget Meaney was identified as the sole heir in her father's will of 1898. It would appear that Bridget was living at Ferryland with her father when he died. There is no mention of any other family members in his will, but research indicates that at least one of Bridget's siblings had immigrated to Montreal, Quebec.

Census:
In the 1911 Canada Census, in the St. Antoine District of Montreal, Quebec, there was a Bridget Meeney {sic},from Newfoundland, single, age 35, who indicated that she had immigrated in 1902. She was working as a domestic in a private home.

Census:
In the 1921 Canada Census, Bridget Meeney (sic) was working as a domestic, in Westmount, Montreal, Quebec. I eventually found a burial record that verifies Bridget, daughter of William Meaney and Alice Powers (sic), who died in Montreal, Quebec in January 1937.

Travel:
On July 28, 1923, a Passenger Declaration shows that Miss B. Meaney, age 48, born at Ferryland, Newfoundland travelled to Montreal on board the SS Manoa.

Bridget indicated that she had arrived in Newfoundland from Canada, on July 7, 1923, to visit her relations. She gave the name of her cousin, John Meaney as her nearest relative. She stated that she was employed as a domestic servant at 147 Bishop St., Montreal.

As far as I can determine, John Meaney was her firt cousin, the son of Bridget's uncle and aunt, James Meaney and Esther Murphy. John was actually born in St. John's and this Meaney family had lived at the west end of Water Street since the 1870s.

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1888, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date given in the 1901 Canada Census.

Immigration:
In the 1901 Canada Census, Mary said she immigrated to Quebec in 1888.

Mary married Patrick James Grace 18 May 1891, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Patrick was born 12 May 1863, Newfoundland; died Between 1911 and 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried Bef 1911 and 1921, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 12 Mar 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents: Patrick Walsh & Elizabeth Aspel. Based on research, it appears Elizabeth was the child's aunt).

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Jun 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
MEANY, John Joseph 14-Jun 1872 William Meany & Alice Power Godparents: John Kelly & Anastasia Kelly.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Jan 1874, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
MEANY, Elizabeth Ann 9-Jan 1874 William Meany & Alice Power Godparents: R. Murphy & Jane Kelly.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 6 Sep 1857, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland
• Immigration: 1881, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Although the church records for Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Parish at Ferryland prior to 1870 have not survived, an entry located in Holy Apostles Roman Catholic Parish baptism records at Fermeuse/ Renews shows that Thomas Meaney, the first born child of James Meaney and Esther Murphy was baptized there on the 6th September 1857.

However, in Canadian Census records, from 1891 onward, Thomas' year of birth was usually recorded as the 5th of September 1861. It is not clear if the year was an error on Thomas' part or if the 1857 son, Thomas, died young and another son born in 1861, exactly four years later, was named Thomas. This practice of commemorative naming was quite common, especially so in this family since both of his grandfathers were named Thomas.

Immigration:
In the 1921 Canada Census, Thomas' year of immigration was recorded as 1881.

Buried:
Service was from Notre Dame Basilica.

Died:
To add to the confusion as to the correct birth year of Thomas Meaney, his age at death was recorded (in French) as "soixante -cinq", that is "sixty five". If this was meant to be "soixante-quinze" that is "seventy five", then his calculated birth year would be 1857.

Thomas married Margaret Mary Ryan Abt 1888. Margaret was born 7 May 1866; died 30 Oct 1930, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried 3 Nov 1930, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Ellen Mary's birth month and year were given in the 1921 Newfoundland Census as Apr. 1857. However, there is a surviving baptism record for her brother, Thomas, in September of 1857, so Ellen Mary was most likely born in Apr.1859.

Died:
No Vital statistic record was found for Ellen but her husband, Edward, was recorded as a widower in the 1935 Newfoundland Census.

Ellen married Edward Hynes 14 Jan 1883, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Edward (son of John Hynes and Mary Gregory) was born Nov 1852, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 18 Dec 1937, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 20 Dec 1937, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Residence:
MEANEY James jr. - laborer - bds 383 Waterford Bridge Road.

Died:
Residence was recorded as Bannerman St.

James married Susanna "Susie" Whelan 6 Jan 1899, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Susanna was born Abt 1872; died 6 Apr 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 8 Apr 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 3 May 1871, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Residence:
Meaney Sylvester - laborer - Thorburn & Tessier - res Waterford Bridge Rd.

Residence:
MEANEY Sylvester - laborer - bds 383 Waterford Bridge Road.

Sylvester married Mary Whiteway 5 Sept 1900, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Mary was born Abt 1875; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 31 Aug 1876, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1904, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1913, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Census: 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Census: 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Residence:
MEANEY John - tanner - bds 383 Waterford Bridge Road.

Residence:
In this directory, John Meaney, a tanner at McKeen's Tannery, was living in the family home at 383 Waterford Bridge Rd.

Residence:
Meaney John - emp MacKeen & Co - h 332 Water W

Census:
In this census , John (45), his wife Elizabeth (39), son John (7) and daughter Mary (11) were living in St. John's West.

Census:
It appears in the 1935 Newfoundland Census, John Joseph's name was recorded as James Meaney - age 61. Elizabeth's age was 55, John (Jr.) was 30? and Mary was 25. The address was given as 313 Water St. West. John was listed as a carpenter, John Jr. as an engineer with a steamship and Mary as a stenographer.

John married Elizabeth Spratt 14 Feb 1904, St. John's, Newfoundland. Elizabeth was born Oct 1882; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1880, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Census:
In this census, Robert Swain, age 24, and Francis Meaney, age 35, both listed as single fisherman from Newfoundland, were boarding at the home of James and Maria Galavan at 14 Tremont St. in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Died:
Died on a ship going to, or coming from, Barbados (per Dianne Butz).

Lost at Sea website - Gloucester, Massachusetts
I found a record for a Robert Swain, who died about the 23rd Jan 1881 when he fell from bowsprit of the Orient, [which] last sailed from Baracoa, Cuba, for Charleston, SC. His name is supposedly recorded on the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial Cenotaph. Since no age or other details were given in the record, I couldn't verify if this was Robert Swain from Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. (per Kevin Reddigan).

Other Events:

• Baptism: 12 Aug 1858, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Notes:

Died:
Peter Swain gave his birth date as Feb 1863 in the 1921 Newfoundland Census, so if correct, it indicates that this Peter, died young.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Jul 1860, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Notes:

Died:
Evening Telegran Jan 23 1893, at the ?? Hospital on the 20th, John Swain of Caplin Bay, 32, left a wife and two children. (Per e-mail from Audrey Swain- 14 Oct 2015)

His widow re-married (James Rossiter of Caplin Bay) in 1896.

John married Ellen Morrissey 26 Nov 1883, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Ellen was born Abt 1862, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 29 Oct 1904, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 Nov 1904, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Peter married Bridget Jones 28 Nov 1885, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Bridget (daughter of John Jones and Johanna Costello) was born Oct 1864, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 13 Aug 1944, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 15 Aug 1944, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Thomas' Vital Statistics death record states his age was 21. However, no entry can be found of his birth in the Ferryland Baptism records which start in Oct 1870, so this age appears to be incorrect. A Thomas Swain was a godfather at baptisms as early as 1883 and 1884. There is also a Thomas Swaine, fisherman, who is listed at Caplin Bay in McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory. This would suggest that he was head of a household, which is very unlikely if he was only in his teens.

Died:
Thomas Swain died from diphtheria while at the seal hunt on April 2,1897. He and his cousin, Mike Sullivan of Caplin Bay, were shipmates on the ship Aurora out of St. John's, Newfoundland. Mike Sullivan died a few days later, on April 6, 1897, from diphtheria. Both are commemorated in the Newfoundland ballad "The Spring of 97" http://gestsongs.com/16/spring97.htm .

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Oct 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Michael married Mary-Margaret Rossiter 29 Nov 1906. Mary-Margaret (daughter of Matthew Rossiter and Theresa Gatherall) was born 14 Feb 1885, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 25 Jul 1979, Witless Bay, Newfoundland; was buried 27 Jul 1979, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Jun 1874, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
The godparents were Thomas Meaney and Elizabeth Getheral (of Caplin Bay).

Notes:

Birth:
Based on the age given in his Vital Statistic death record, his year of birth would have been 1854 but the 1921 Newfoundland Census says it was 1857.

John married Ellen Barry 1 Dec 1900, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Ellen was born 1865, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 29 Nov 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 Dec 1935, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Based on Bridget's age, she was born while the family was living at Ferryland, Newfoundland.

Notes:

Buried:
Although raised as a Roman Catholic, Mary was married in her husband's church. She was noted as a Methodist on her death record and buried in a Church of England cemetery.

Died:
Masonic Home Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis Burial: St. Johns Cemetery

Mary married George Goodwin Waugh 12 Jul 1888 (mixed marriage), Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. George was born 11 Jul 1867, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Apr 1908, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Abt 29 Apr 1908, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Based on Catherine's age, she was born while the family was living at Ferryland, Newfoundland.

Died:
Deceased was the third daughter of Patrick and Elizabeth Aspell of St. John's.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Dec 1871, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
This is the first record of a child born to Pat and Elizabeth after they moved to St. John's, Newfoundland.

Baptism:
The priest entered the mother's surname as Mahony in this baptism, however it should have been entered as Meaney. Godparents: John Cooper and Honora Aspell.

Died:
In his death record in Montreal, James age appears to be given in French as "trente quatre" (34). However, based on his date of birth he was 45 years old when he died.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Oct 1872, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Godparents were Patrick ?? and Ann Aspel.

Died:
There was a Henry Aspell recorded as the godfather of John Patrick Aspell, son of John Aspell and Annie McCool (b. 1888) in Montreal. Henry would have been only 11 years old at that time. No other reference was found for a Henry Aspell in any later documents.

Other Events:

• Immigration: 1900, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
• Military: 4 Apr 1916, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Date of birth per his military records.

Military:
Peter joined the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.) under the 199th Battalion CEF Irish Canadian Rangers.. He indicated that he had already been a member of the 55th Irish Canadian Rangers. He was not the typical soldier since he was almost 42 when he joined, married with five children and one more on the way. Actually at one point, he and the military came to the conclusion that he must have been older, possibly 47 or 49. At any rate, Peter never saw any action, since his service records show he had rheumatism/arthritis most of the time so he was kept in England. He was finally discharged from the military on 18 Jan. 1818.

Peter married Catherine Joseph "Kate" Aspell 19 Aug 1902, St. Ann's Parish, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Aspell and Margaret Luby) was born 29 Nov 1878, Tar Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Abt 9 Jan 1973, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1973, Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Aug 1875, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were Andrew Aspell and Bridget Walsh.

Elizabeth married Michael Maloney 29 Nov 1906, Notre-Dame-Du-Bon-Conseil, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Michael was born 22 Mar 1880, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; died 21 Oct 1943, Montréal, Quebec, Canada; was buried Abt 23 Oct 1943. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Jan 1893, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
The godparents were Peter Aspell, second cousin of the child, and Margaret Ryan, wife of Thomas Meaney.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Jun 1895, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Baptized at Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Apr 1898, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
The godparents were Thomas Meaney, the child's second cousin and Mary Ellen O'Flaherty, wife of Andrew Aspel.

Buried:
Service from Notre-Dame Basilica.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Apr 1891, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
This date was given in an Ancestry tree but I was unable to verify it from other records.


Baptism:
It appears the priest recorded the surname as Meehan. The godparents were Mary Meaney who signed but who spelled her surname as Meny. The priest signed for the godfather, James Grace, and the father, Thomas Meaney.

Buried:
Surname spelled Maney in the burial record.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 31 Jul 1892, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Buried:
Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery, 4601 Cote-Des-Neiges Road, Montreal, Quebec. Secteur P - No. de concession 01794

Died:
Extended-Care Centre, 5155 St. Catherine Street East, Montreal, Quebec.

Mary married David Stuart Murdock 13 Jun 1924, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. David was born 1890, Quebec, Canada; died 24 Mar 1956, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried Abt 26 Mar 1956, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 19 May 1895, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
The priest did not record the birth date in the baptism record.

Baptism:
Baptism at Notre-dame-du-Bon-Conseel. Surname spelled Meney and date of birth not recorded in the baptism record.

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• Baptism: 19 May 1901, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Surname spelled as Maney in the church records.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Sep 1905, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Baptized at Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil.

Buried:
The Last Post Fund National Field of Honour Cemetery in Pointe-Claire, Quebec. Section O , Grave Number 271

Thomas married Mildred Alice Gardner 30 Jun 1936, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Mildred was born 13 Feb 1903, St. Pierre-et-Miquelon, France; died 29 Nov 1970, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried Abt 1 Dec 1970, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 4 Nov 1883, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

John married Anne "Annie" Boland 26 Feb 1911, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Anne (daughter of Patrick Boland and Mary "Manse" Gregory) was born Abt Oct 1883, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Between 1935 and 1945, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 12 Jun 1887, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 13 Jul 1889, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism recored spelled surname as Hoynes.

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• Baptism: 18 May 1892, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism record spelled surname as Hoynes. James emmigrated to Massachusetts in 1923. He is listed as a "reelmaker" at the local steelmill according to the 1930 USA census.

James married Mary F. Abt 1927. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 21 Mar 1896, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism recored spelled surname as Hoynes.

Ellen — Albert Yard. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 May 1899, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Mary — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Mary — Joseph Hayden. Joseph (son of John Hayden and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gatherall) was born 15 Aug 1907, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 1976; was buried 1976, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Although Bridget's birthplace was given as Caplin Bay in the 1921 Newfoundland Census, other research indicates that she was very likely born at St. John's, Newfoundland.

Bridget married James Long Yes, date unknown. James was born Yes, date unknown, Keels, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 24 Jul 1884, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Mary married Thomas P. Walsh 18 Jan 1903, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Thomas was born Abt 1880, Newfoundland ; died 28 Feb 1907, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried Abt 2 Mar 1907, Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 18 Mar 1886, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Immigration: Before 1913, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Immigration: 15 Oct 1913, Katichan, Alaska, United States
• Draft: 1917, Somerville, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
• Naturalization: 19 Mar 1923, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1926, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
• Draft: 1942, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Birth:
Name appears as Patrick Robert in the baptism record, but it appears that he used Robert Patrick most of his life. His Draft Registration cards gives his name as Robert Patrick. His 1917 Draft Registration card said he was born the March 14th as does his naturalization record, while his 1942 Draft Registration card recorded his birth date as the March 4th. However,all US records show his birth year as 1885, instead of 1886 which was the year of his baptism.

Name:
His names appear to be used interchangeably in various records.

Residence:
R. Swain, brother of Gertrude Rossiter was residing at 214 Fellsway, Medford, MA in 1926.

Died:
In the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index - 1936-2007, Robert's birth date is recorded as 4 March 1886.

Robert married Mary Alice Delaney Bef 1923. Mary was born Abt 1893, Massachusetts, United States; died Aft 1940. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 13 Oct 1888, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 5 Jul 1885, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 26 Aug 1886, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Margaret married Thomas Duncan Abt 1923. Thomas was born Abt 1883; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Jan 1889, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Date of marriage and death provided by Dianne Butz.

Johanna married Henry Williams 25 Jan 1913, St Joseph's Church, Bristol, Connecticut, United States. Henry (son of Martin Williams and Mary Noonan) was born Abt Dec 1883, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Jun 1941, Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Jun 1892, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

John — Mary Evelyn "Evelyn" Canning. Mary (daughter of Alfred "Alf" Canning and Mary "Molly" Swain) was born 22 Apr 1899, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 29 Apr 1952, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 May 1952, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Feb 1895, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

This family was living on Patrick Street, West Side, Ward 2, St. John's West (Ref # 325-408) according to the 1921 Newfoundland Census.

U.S. Federal Census: 1930 • New York • Kings • Brooklyn (Districts 1001-1250) • District 1095 - Page 7A

This family is living at 252? 10th Street, Brooklyn, NY when the 1930 U.S. cenus was carried out. The census indicates that the Pridham family had moved to the U.S. in 1924. Richard's occupation appears to be a machinist. Catherine's brother Thomas Swain was also staying with them at that time. He had been in the U.S. since 1922 and gave his occupation as a fisherman.

Catherine married Richard Pridham Abt 1917. Richard was born Aug 1893, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Jun 1897, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Date of Death supplied by Dianne Butz.

Mary married Thomas Picco 16 Nov 1922, St. John's, Newfoundland. Thomas was born 7 Feb 1899, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1977, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 27 Sep 1899, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Died:
BRIDGET M SWAIN - Social Security Request Information - (SS-5) SSN 018-22-0217 Residence: Massachusetts; Born 24 Sep 1899 Last Benefit: Died 23 May 1991; Issued: MA (Before 1951)

Bridget — Clifford John Swain. Clifford (son of John Joseph "Jeffers" Swain and Elizabeth Amalda Rhodes) was born 29 Nov 1900, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; died Nov 1964, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 May 1902, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

U.S. Federal Census: 1930 • New York • Kings • Brooklyn (Districts 1001-1250) • District 1095 - Page 7A

Thomas Swain was staying with his sister Catherine Pridham when the 1930 U.S. census was taken. He had been in the U.S. since 1922 and gave his occupation as a fisherman.

Thomas — Margaret "Maggie" O'Toole. Margaret (daughter of William "Bill" O'Toole and Anne Joseph "Annie" Brennan) was born 13 Sep 1909, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 13 Jul 2003, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Aug 1904, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Robert (Bob) and Clara did not have any children. They lived in the U.S. for a number of years but eventually returned to Calvert and built a new home there. Bob walked with a cane. He had lost part of his lower leg in a shipboard accident while fishing in the U.S.

Robert — Clara Joseph Swain. Clara (daughter of Joseph Swain and Margaret Hagan) was born 2 Jul 1902, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 5 Jul 1968, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 7 Jul 1968, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Aug 1907, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Charles married Jessica Prowse Abt 1942. Jessica was born Abt 1902, White Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — Patrick O' Dea. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 13 May 1909, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Mary married Augustus Carey 10 Jun 1945. Augustus was born 20 Apr 1912; died 30 Oct 1991. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Aug 1910, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Cecelia — James O' Brien. [Group Sheet]

Margaret — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Gus Hayes. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Arthur Joseph "Art" Boland 15 Nov 1942. Arthur (son of Peter Joseph "Pete" Boland and Esther Ann "Essie" Rice) was born 9 Jul 1918, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 29 Jan 1995, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 31 Jan 1995, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — O'Dea. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Angus J. Murphy. Angus (son of Patrick Joseph "Pad" Murphy and Anne Joseph "Annie" Molloy) was born 30 Oct 1920, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 21 Mar 2002, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 24 Mar 2002, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Apr 1904, La Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Baptism records his name in French as Joseph Pierre Frederic Aspelle. Godparents were James Gates and Laura Mitchell.

Joseph married Dorothy Hogue Chipcase 1 Jul 1939, Saint Augustine of Canterbury, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. Dorothy was born Abt 1909, Quebec, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 18 Nov 1906, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were Michael Maloney and Elizabeth Aspell.

William married Phyllis [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 18 Mar 1911, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were Patrick Aspell and Mary Boyle.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Jul 1913, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were Thomas O'Neil and Elizabeth Harrington.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Oct 1916, Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were Michael Maloney and Mrs.M. Maloney.

Kathleen married Arthur Thomas Pilgrim 16 Feb 1937, St.Roch, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]