Jane

Other Events:

• Research Overview: 1825 -1885, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Research Overview:
The references to Jane Johnston are very confusing. It appears that her first husband, William, died before 1825. In that year Jane Johnston signed an indenture for her son James, about nine years old, to be apprenticed to the blacksmith Robert Pitt, at Ferryland. About the same time, it appears Jane entered a relationship with James Fitzpatrick and had two children by him. Although no marriage record has been found married their children, baptised in the Church of England, were recorded under the surname of Fitzpatrick. In the first baptism in 1826, the parents were recorded as James and Jane Fitzpatrick but for the second child in 1828, only Jane Fitzpatrick's name is recorded. This could just be an oversight, or it could indicate that James Fitzpatrick had died.

In 1833, a female recorded as Jane "Johnston" of Caplin Bay, had a daughter, Mary, baptised in St. Luke's CE Parish at Ferryland (no father named - no other details given). There is no evidence that William and Jane had a daughter named Jane so it is possible that Jane "Johnston" Fitzpatrick could also be the mother of this child. She would have been about 48 years old when this child was born. It is hard to draw any conclusions since references to this individual's surname vary depending who was recording the reference.

In 1837, Ferryland Court records show Jane Fitzpatrick requested that her son James be released from his (1825) apprenticeship agreement with Robert Pitt, because Pitt had not properly fulfilled his contract with her son. (PANL, GN 5/4/C/1, Ferryland, box 1, 93, Jane Fitzpatrick v. Robert Pitt, 9 January 1837).

In 1842, Robert Carter, while referring to Elizabeth Jane Fitzpatrick in his diary, he names her mother as Jane Johnston, not Jane Fitzpatrick.

In the St. John's newspaper article that reported her death at Ferryland in May 1885 (age 100), she is referred to as Mrs. William Johnson.

Died:
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1810-1890): Mrs. William Johnson died at Ferryland on May 5, 1885, age 100 yrs, there 75 yrs.

This brief obituary fits Jane, wife of William Johnston of Caplin Bay, since there was only one Johnston family living in Ferryland parish. Obviously at the age of 100 she would have been living with someone else at Ferryland, possibly some of her son James' family. It is interesting to note that she came to the Ferryland area about 1810.

Jane — William Johnston. William was born , England, United Kingdom; died Bef 1825, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Jane married James Fitzpatrick Abt 1826. James died Bef May 1828, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Jane — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Sep 1818, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

VITAL STATISTICS Vol 26B (Part 3) 1816-1818 - ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST - ST. JOHN'S - 1796 - 1848 Baptisms: James JOHNSON William & Jane b Nov 30 1816 bap Sep 29 1818 Capelin Bay

Ferryland District Surrogate Court Records: 1825 - Pitt, Robert: Indenture signed for apprenticeship in blacksmithing with James Johnson and his mother, Jane. Witnesses: William Sask,Thomas Norris.

Ferryland Church of England Burials: January 22,1843 Pitt, Robert- Ferryland 68. Priest: William Bowman

About a week after the death of Robert Pitt, an entry in the Ferryland Diary of Robert Carter states: "Jan 28 1843 - James Johnson of Caplin Bay has this winter opened up the forge of Mr. Holdsworth for carrying on business on his own account"

James Johnston is listed in the voters lists at Caplin Bay (Beach) in 1840 and 1842, and at Ferryland (North Side) from 1844 to 1859. James was granted land on the north west side of the main road at Ferryland in 1847. (Registry Crown Lands - index #658). In the Church of England baptism records, James occupation is given as blacksmith.

Church of England Ferryland District Burials October 20, 1880 - Johnson, James Ferryland 63 Henry Winsor

No headstone has been found for James. I think it is likely that he was buried in the Anglican cemetery at (Forge Hill) Ferryland, which was close to his forge. It is not known if a headstone ever existed. This cemetery has a number of old headstones, one dates back to 1818. If one did exist, it is possible that it is now buried in the hillside, overgrown with grass and brush (Kevin Reddigan).

James married Eliza Goff 8 Dec 1846, St. John's, Newfoundland. Eliza was born Abt 1825, Goff's Bridge, Co. Wexford, Ireland; died 27 Nov 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 29 Nov 1903, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voter: 1847 - 1859, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1871, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

William was supposedly 92 yrs old when he died but based on the fact that James (b. 1816) appears to have been the eldest son, William was likely, at least, a few years younger. His death certificate says he was born at Ferryland not Caplin Bay, however the baptism record of his brother James in 1818 states the parents, William and Jane Johnston, were from Caplin Bay. Although it appears William remained Anglican, I seem to remember seeing a record (which I now cannot locate) of a deathbed conversion to Catholicism. All of his children were raised as Roman Catholics.

Voter:
William Johnston's name first appears in the Voters List at Caplin Bay (Road Side) in 1847 and in each subsequent Voters List, up to and including 1859.

Residence:
William was listed as a fisherman at Caplin Bay in Lovell's 1871 Directory.

William — Ellen Rossiter. Ellen (daughter of Thomas Rossiter and Anne) was born Abt 1816, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 15 May 1903, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 17 May 1903, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voter: 1855, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Little is known of Nicholas, but it appears that he never married. He was not listed as the head of a household in Lovell's 1871 Directory. This could indicate that he was living in another household, possibly with his brother James, or he may have lived away from the area at that time. However, his name appears at Ferryland in later directories (MacAlpines 1894-97, 1898 & 1904) and the Ferryland Voter's Lists of 1900 and 1908.

Birth:
Nicholas' death record in the Newfoundland Vital Statistics states that he was 91 years old when he died at Ferryland. It also indicates he was born at Caplin Bay.

Voter:
His name appears only once in the early voter's lists at Ferryland - 1855. In that same year, a Nicholas Johnson was also recorded as a witness at the marriage of Mary Johnson and Marmaduke Clow. His name also appears as a witness at the marriage of George Mead in 1848.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Sep 1826, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Church of England Ferryland District Baptisms:
September 17, 1826 - Elizabeth Jane - Fitzpatrick, James and Jane - Labourer - Caplin Bay (Minister) Charles Blackman.

Died:
Robert Carter's Ferryland Diary, 1832-1852
Sat. July 16, 1842 - "Measles still at Capelin Bay where they have been spreading for some time, scarcely a house escaping having it among the family. No case of it here yet. It was brought from St. John's by Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, daughter of Jane Johnston."

Strangely, her mother is referred to as Jane Johnston, not as Jane Fitzpatrick. There was no mention found of Elizabeth after this 1842 reference to her.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 May 1828, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Church of England Ferryland District Baptisms: May 1, 1828 - Nicholas John - Fitzpatrick, Jane Caplin Bay (Minister) P. Pering.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 12 Jul 1833, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
No father's name was recorded in the baptism record. Mother's name just recorded as Jane Johnston of Caplin Bay.

Baptism:
Church of England Ferryland District Baptisms: July 12, 1833 - Mary - Johnson, Jane - Caplin Bay (Minister) Charles Shirve

Died:
Births, Deaths and Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1890 - Gertrude Crosbie Collection July 28 1874 - Clow - Mary, wife of Marmaduke Clow of Ferryland died age 41 after suffering 26 days without food.

Mary married Marmaduke William Clow 2 Sep 1855, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Marmaduke (son of Henry Garlick Clow and Sophia Holden) was born 3 Apr 1828, Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 23 Jan 1848, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Although it is likely that all of James sons learned the blacksmithing trade, it appears that the eldest son, William, inherited the Ferryland blacksmith business from his father. In a small rural area, there would not have been sufficient business to support other forges, so William's brothers moved on to other areas and trades.

William was the only child of James and Eliza who stayed at Ferryland. He operated the forge at Ferryland, and later on, some of his sons worked with him in the family business. It was his fourth son, Charlie, who mainly carried on the family business, with the assistance of his brother, Nick. The Newfoundland 1921 Census shows that William, Kate, son Gordon and son Charlie, who had married, were living together in the family home at Ferryland.

Newfoundland 1921 Census - Ferryland JOHNSTONE, William M Head Married 1847 Jan 74 Ferryland JOHNSTONE, Cathrine F Wife Married 1855 May 66 Ferryland JOHNSTONE, Gordon M Son Single 1899 Dec 21 Ferryland JOHNSTONE, Charles M Son Married 1892 Jul 29 Ferryland JOHNSTONE, May F DiL Married 1898 May 23 Big Pond JOHNSTONE, Millie F Gdau Single 1919 May 2 Ferryland JOHNSTONE, Cathrine F Gdau Single 1920 Aug 1 Ferryland

William was baptised in the Church of England and is noted as Protestant in his marriage record in the Roman Catholic church. However, according to headstone information, he is buried in the RC Cemetery at Ferryland. It is not known if he actually converted to Roman Catholicism before his death.

William married Catherine Hynes 15 Sep 1884, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Catherine (daughter of John Hynes and Mary Gregory) was born May 1855, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 15 Sep 1925, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 17 Sep 1925, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 8 Dec 1849, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics - Volume 30A - Marriages: Part 2 1856 - 1882 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St John's, Nfld Nov 22 1870 St. Johns: Samuel James VAVASOR, bach, St Johns = Maria Ann JOHNSTON, spinster, Ferryland Louisa Carrington, John Carter

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF055 : STJ33 VAVASOUR, Maria Ann (1913) - 1 picture

Maria married James Samuel Vavasour 22 Nov 1870, St. John's, Newfoundland. James (son of Thomas Vavasour and Catherine Pynn) was born Abt 1839; died 14 Dec 1913, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 16 Dec 1913, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Jun 1851, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Although the transcription of her baptism shows her name as "Jean" Elizabeth", all later records show her name as "Jane" Elizabeth".

Marriages, Mission of Tilt Cove 1869 - 1882 December 20, 1874 Hugh VAVASOUR, of ?Laspy (Lazy) Bank Road, St. John's West, but for some time resident of Tilt Cove & Jane Elisabeth JOHNSTON, of James, Ferryland in Christ Church, Tilt Cove, during Festival of St. Stephen, by Walter R. Smith Witnesses: James Alexander, Simon Gibbons, Lucy Jane Stidstone, Andrew Webber

Stonepics Headstone Database NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, Jane Elizabeth (1923) - 1 photo

Jane married Hugh Vavasour 20 Dec 1874, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland. Hugh (son of James Henry Vavasour and Elizabeth Skinner) was born 15 Sep 1846, Lazy Bank Road, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 26 Sep 1933, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 May 1853, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 26 Dec 1854, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - St. John's City Proper Johnston James R carpenter h 28 Belvidere

Devine and Omaras - 1897 St. John's City Directory JOHNSTON JAMES R. CARPENTER R, 28 BELVEDERE

JOHNSTON - IVANY Evening Telegram May 25, 1896 (Monday) Married. On the 14th inst., by the Rev. A.D. Morton, James R. Johnston (widower), carpenter, to Sarah Ivany, of Fogo.

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District - St. John's Pages 248 - 261 Johnson, James R, Joiner, h 28 Belvidere

McAlpine's 1904 Directory - City of St. John's District JOHNSON James R. contractor h Mount Scio Road

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY - 1909 - ANGLO-AMERICAN TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LTD. - ST. JOHN'S 657 Johnston, James R. Contractor and Builder

Newfoundland Census - 1921 - St. John's - Burton's Pd. Rd. JOHNSTON, James R. M Head Married 1854 Dec 66 Ferryland JOHNSTON, Sarah F Wife Married 1850 Mar 61 Fogo JOHNSTON, Gordon M Son Single 1905 July 16 St. John's WILLIS, Julia F Servant Single 1889 July 22 St. John's

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF075 : STJ81 JOHNSTON, J R (xxxx) - 1 photo

Newfoundland Wills from LDS FHC Microfilm: 1830 - 1962 Surname Given Name(s) Volume Folio(Page) Probate(Year) Transcription Notes Johnson James R 15 283 1930

James married Harriet Mercer 10 Jul 1879, St. John's, Newfoundland. Harriet was born Abt 1861, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 20 Nov 1895, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 23 Nov 1895, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

James married Sarah Ivany 14 May 1896, St. John's, Newfoundland. Sarah was born Abt 1860, Fogo, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Jan 1857, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

VOLUME 22 VITAL STATISTICS - WESLEYAN - METHODIST MARRIAGES at St Johns. Mar 18 1887 - St. Johns - IVY, William bach, fishing, St Johns JOHNSTON, Eliza spin, St Johns: Joseph Gorman, Adelaide Clow

Elizabeth married William Richard Ivy 18 Mar 1887, St. John's, Newfoundland. William was born 13 Aug 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1923, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Jan 1859, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 30A Marriages Part 3 1883 - 1893 -St. Thomas Anglican Church, St John's, Nfld Apr 29 1889 St. Johns Edward Frederick JOHNSTON, 28, bach, blacksmith, Hoyles Town Charlotte BRADBURY, 23, spinster, British Square William Godden, C. Johnson

McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - St. John's City Proper Johnston Edward blacksmith h 4 Hunt's Lane, Water, e

Devine and Omaras - 1897 St. John's City Directory JOHNSON EDWARD BLACKSMITH 8 HUNT'S LANE JOHNSON EDWARD BLACKSMITH 4 HUNT'S LANE

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory City of St. John's District St. John's Pages 248 - 261 Johnstone, Edward, carpenter, h 8 Hunt's Lane

McAlpine's 1904 Directory - City of St. John's District JOHNSON Edward joiner h 8 Hunt's lane

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Johnston Edward F carpenter h 8 Hunt's Lane Johnston Albert emp Empire W W Co bds 8 Hunt's Lane Johnston Beatrice emp J Adrain bds 8 Hunt's Lane Johnston Mabel emp J Adrain bds 8 Hunt's Lane

1921 Census - St John's East - Pages 103 - 126 - Hunts Lane Edward JOHNSON M Head Married 1858 Dec 62 Ferryland Charlotte JOHNSON F Wife Married 1863 Nov 57 Bay Roberts Mabel JOHNSON F Dhtr Single 1897 Oct 24 St Johns Charles JOHNSON M Son Single 1901 Jan 20 St Johns

Edward married Charlotte Bradbury 28 Apr 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland. Charlotte was born Nov 1863, Bay Roberts, Newfoundland; died 1950, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 31 Aug 1860, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Dec 1861, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 23 Aug 1863, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

When Alfred left Ferryland it looks like he travelled much farther than his siblings, most of whom settled in St. John's. It appears that he ended up in Portland, Maine where he worked as a blacksmith. By 1915, Alfred was established in the smithy business in partnership with Joseph J. Smith. He had at least two daugthers, who were still living at home.

Portland Maine Directory - 1915 - Page 643 JOHNSTON - Johnston, Alfred N. (Johnston & Smith) 296 Fore, h 66 Monument
Alfreda, Miss, clerk 58 Fore, bds 66 Monument
Beatrice L, Miss stenog 10 Brown, bds 66 Monument

JOHNSTON & Smith (Alfred N Johnston and Joseph J Smith) blacksmiths 296 Fore

Alfred — Ellen G.. Ellen died 1942. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Dec 1865, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

No death record was found in the Ferryland Anglican Burials, however, the next son was given the exact same name.

Died:
died young

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Nov 1866, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

MIGHT & CO.'S LATE (R. L. POLK & CO.) DIRECTORY OF ST. JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND 1890 Johnston Charles fisherman h Circular rd Johnston Charles carman Riverhead Brewery bds Circular rd

It appears in the 1890 directory there were two Charles Johnstons living on Circular Road (no numbers). This could be an error, however, there may have been a Charles from another family living in the same area. Charles Johnston (of James) is listed as a drayman, living at Circular Rd. when he was married. This is likely the Charles that was listed as working at the brewery.

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District Johnston, Chas, teamster, 202 Water, w

Charles married Hannah Lousia Gent 29 Nov 1893, St. John's, Newfoundland. Hannah was born 19 Jun 1870, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 27 Sep 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 29 Sep 1912, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 9 Jul 1868, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

1894 McAlpines Directory - St. John's JOHNSTON, Jacob stonecutter h 28 Hagarty's Lane

Devine and Omaras - 1897 St. John's City Directory JOHNSTON JACOB CARPENTER 115 CIRCULAR RD

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District - St. John's Pages 248 - 261 Johnson, Mrs. Eliza, widow, h 114 Circular Road Johnson, Jacob, joiner, h 114 Circular Road

McAlpine's 1904 Directory - City of St. John's District - Listed by Street Address - Circular Road runs from King's Bridge to Allendale JOHNSON Jacob carpenter h 115 Circular Road

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Johnstone Jacob S carpenter h 115 Circular Rd

1921 Census - St John's East - Pages 250 - 275 (Circular Road) Jacob JOHNSTON M Head Married 1871 June 50 Ferryland Susan JOHNSTON F Wife Married 1872 Nov 48 St Johns James H JOHNSTON M Son Single 1902 Mar 19 St Johns Florence JOHNSTON F Daughter Single 1905 Aug 16 St Johns Alexander JOHNSTON M Son Single 1908 Sept 13 St Johns Cecil JOHNSTON M Son Single 1910 Dec 10 St Johns Muriel JOHNSTON F Daughter Single 1912 July 9 St Johns

Stonepic Headstone Database: NF057 : STJ35 JOHNSTON, Jacob (1936) - 2 photos

NL Family History Cemetery Transcriptions - Forest Road Anglican Cemetery /ERECTED BY HIS WIFE/ IN/LOVING MEMORY OF/ JACOB JOHNSTON/ DIED SEPT 21ST 1936/ AGED 67 YEARS/ UNTIL THE DAY DAWNS/

Jacob married Susan Kirby Abt 1901. Susan was born Nov 1872, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Aft 1936; was buried Aft 1936. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Catherine was mentioned in an assault at Caplin Bay in 1858.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1894 - 1898, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1904 and 1908, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland

Notes:

Residence:
After his marriage , Tom, moved to his wife's hometown of Cape Broyle.

1/ McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - Ferryland District, Cape Broyle: Johnston, Thomas - fisherman.
2/ McAlpine's 1898 Directory - Ferryland District, Cape Broyle: Johnston, Thos - fisherman.
3/ McAlpine's 1904 Directory - Ferryland District, Cape Broyle: Johnston, Thomas - fisherman.


Died:
Daily News, St. John's - June 9, 1909: Three men from Cape Broyle on their way to Brigus South in a dory had been drowned. The men, John (sic) Johnstone and his son and a man named Best left Brigus Monday for Cape Broyle and have not been seen since. It is supposed the dory capsized while one was putting up sail. Yesterday about 40 schooners passed down the shore and saw no sign of the dory or the men. Johnstone, Senior, was a practical fisherman and some years ago at the Grand Banks was several hours on the bottom of a capsized dory before being rescued.

Evening Telegram, St. John's - June 9, 1909: Word was received last night to the effect that three men, while on their way from Brigus South to Cape Broyle in a dory had been drown, The men, John (sic) Johnstone and his son and another man named Best left Brigus on Monday morning for Cape Broyle and up to last night had not turned up. The distance is only a few miles along a "bold" shore and it is supposed the dory capsized while putting up sail. Yesterday and Monday about 40 schooners passed down the shore but saw no sign of the dory or men.

Daily News, St. John's - June 10, 1909: No news of men Johnstone (2) and Best, presumed drowned.

Daily News, St. John's - June 11, 1909: The schooner "Beatrice M" arrived yesterday from Placentia. He was at Ferryland and on way down in darkness, struck what the crew believed to be an overturned dory. No doubt the dory which the two Johnstones and Best were in.

Thomas married Elizabeth Delaney 2 Jun 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Elizabeth died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Catherine "Kate" O' Brien 8 Jan 1881, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Catherine (daughter of William O' Brien and Anne Conners) was born 1860, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 1920. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Family information states that Jane returned to Newfoundland "to die" sometime after Richard died in 1916 at Bristol, CT. The directories for that city show Jane was still living there in 1918, however, her name was not found there in the 1920 US Census. Likewise, her name was not enumerated in the Newfoundland 1921 Census. Family lore by Jane's grand-niece, the late Pauline (O')Brien Norris suggests she died at Calvert about 1923. However, to date, I have not been able to verify Jane's date of death and the location where she died.

Mary married Richard "Dick" Reddigan Abt 1867, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Richard (son of Richard Reddigan and Catherine Evoy) was born 10 Aug 1833, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 21 Apr 1916, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States; was buried 23 Apr 1916, St. Thomas' Cemetery, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Anne married John Hynes 6 Nov 1874, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. John (son of John Hynes and Mary Gregory) was born Jun 1846, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 6 Jan 1925, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried , Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Property: 6 Sept 1886, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; Major Fire - South Side
• Census: 1910, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Birth:
This John Johnston is a bit of a mystery but as far as I can tell he was the son of William Johnston and Ellen Rossiter.

Property:
On Sept. 7, 1886, the magistrate at Ferryland wrote a letter to the Colonial Secretary informing him of a "sad calamity" at Caplin Bay. He stated that several poor families had lost all of their property there in a fire which started about 10:00 AM the previous day. He identified those left destitute as being "James Power, wife and nine children; Matthew Whelan, wife (an invalid) and three children; John Johnston, wife and two children; and Anne Clancy, an aged friendless widow" .....

Census:
In the 1910 US Census, John and his son William were both lodgers in the household of Norah Delay on Summer St. Both John and William were working as labourers. John indicated that he was widowed at that time.

Died:
Using the Connecticut City Directories in ancestry.com, I was able to track the presence of John J. Johnston (aka Johnson) living at various addresses in Bristol up to 1911 (inclusive). He disappeared from the Directories after that year. In the Connecticut Death Record Index, 1897-1966, I found a listing for a John Johnston who died in Bristol on the 9 April 1912. To date I have been unable to find an on-line record to verify that this record is for John J. Johnston from Newfoundland.

John — Mary Anne Shanahan. [Group Sheet]

John married Mary Grant 25 Nov 1883, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of John Grant and Anne Grimley) was born Mar 1861, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 21 Aug 1907, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Peter's Vital Statistics death record shows that he died Oct 15, 1937, so it appears the headstone is inscribed with the wrong date.

Peter married Ellen Kent 13 Jan 1889, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Ellen (daughter of Michael Kent and Alice Fitzgerald) was born Abt 1867, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 26 Mar 1909, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried , Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Oct 1862, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

VOLUME 22 VITAL STATISTICS - WESLEYAN - METHODIST MARRIAGES at St Johns. June 8 1886 St. Johns - PRINCE, Samuel 23, bach, fishing, Seal Cove BB = CLOW, Henrietta 23, spin, schoolteacher, Ferryland Henry E. Clow, Eliza Johnston

Harbor Grace Standard & Conception Bay Advertiser - 1887 At Seal Cove, Bonavista Bay, on the 13th inst., after a long illness, which was borne with meekness and resignation to the Divine Will, Henrietta Adelaide, beloved wife of Samuel PRINCE, and eldest daughter of Marmaduke W. CLOW, aged 23 years.

Henrietta married Samuel Prince 8 Jun 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland. Samuel was born Abt 1862, Seal Cove (Princeton), Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Apr 1865, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 May 1867, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Mar 1869, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

H. E. Clow noted as performing baptisms in 1890 & 1891 at Greenspond, Bonavista Bay. (St. Stephen's Anglican Church)

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1871, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1884, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District Johnston, Henry, laborer, h 4 Hunt's Lane

It appears that Henry may have lived with his uncle Edward in St. John's for a while. Henry became a general merchant and established a business at Ferryland, along with his brother Gordon (info per Dorothy Agriesti).

Newfoundland Wills from LDS FHC Microfilm: 1830 - 1962
Surname -- Given Name(s)-- Volume -- Folio(Page) -- Probate(Year) -- Transcription Notes
Johnston James H 22 183 1953

James married Esther Joseph "Essie" Costello Abt 1918. Esther (daughter of Joseph Costello and Marion Williams) was born Abt Jun 1882, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 6 Jan 1939, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 8 Jan 1939, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 11 Sep 1886, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Nick also worked in the forge (with his brother Charlie) and both fished together as well (per Dorothy Agriesti).

Nicholas — Clara Walsh. Clara was born Abt Sep 1884, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 1968, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried 1968, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Jun 1888, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Although he was baptised and raised as a Roman Catholic, Emanuel married a first cousin outside the RC church.

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Johnston Emmanuel salesman Ayre & Sons Ltd h McDougall

NF055 : STJ33 JOHNSTON, Emanuel J (1976) & Amelia - 1 photo

NL Family History Cemetery Transcriptions - Forest Road Anglican Cemetery JOHNSTON/ EMANUEL J 1888-1976/AMELIA 1897 - 1985/ REST IN PEACE

Emanuel — Amelia Johnston. Amelia (daughter of James Richard Johnston and Sarah Ivany) was born 1897; died 1985. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Jun 1890, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Headstone - Our Lady of Mount Loretta Cemetery, Bay Bulls

In memory of Amelia Williams Born Jun 1890 Departed this life May 9, 1969 Lord have mercy on her soul

Amelia married Frederick J. Williams Abt 1921. Frederick was born Nov 1876, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland; died 29 Jan 1947, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland; was buried , Our Lady of Mount Loretta Cemetery, Bay Bulls, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Jul 1892, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Charles — Mae White. Mae was born May 1898, Big Pond, Goulds, Newfoundland; died 1958, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried 1958, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 14 Dec 1898, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Gordon — Mary Ann Costello. Mary (daughter of Frederick Joseph "Fred" Costello and Bridget M. Sullivan) was born 23 Aug 1901, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 3 Nov 1998, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 6 Nov 1998, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 23 Oct 1871, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics - Volume 28 - Baptisms - PART 1 1867 - 1875 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Thomas James VAVASOR James Samuel & Maria Ann JOHNSTON b Oct 22 1871 St. Johns bap Oct 23 1871 baker Married 1870 St Thos Ang Ch.

McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - St. John's City Proper VAVASOR Thomas J carpenter bds 22 Duckworth

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District Vavasour Thos, joiner, h 20 Duckworth

McAlpine's 1904 Directory - City of St. John's District Duckworth runs from new Gower to Temperance 20 VAVASOUR Thomas

268 325 VAVASON Thomas M Head Married 40 No Entry
VAVASON Caroline F Wife Married 37 No Entry
VAVASON Elsie M F Daughter Single 14 No Entry
VAVASON Mennetta F Daughter Single 12 No Entry
VAVASON Alfred S M Son Single 10 No Entry
VAVASON Gladys F Daughter Single 8 No Entry
VAVASON Marguerite F Daughter Single 4 No Entry
VAVASON Lilian E F Daughter Single 3 No Entry
VAVASON Herbert T M Son Single 1 No Entry
VAVASON Marion S F Daughter Single 7mos No Entry

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Thomas carpenter A Harvey & Co h 37 Plymouth Rd Vavasour Minuetta emp Nfld Clothing Co Ltd bds 37 Plymouth Rd

Daily News St. John's May 9, 1918 - Deaths Thomas J. VAVASOUR, 47.

Newfoundland 1921 Census Herbert VAVASOUR M Orphan S 1909 Nov 12 St Johns Gordon VAVASOUR M Orphan S 1912 Jan 9 St Johns

Newfoundland 1921 Census - Plymouth Road - St John's Samuel VAVASOUR M Head Single 1900 Aug 21 St John's Henrietta ? VAVASOUR F Sister Single 1899 Sept 23 St Johns Marjorie VAVASOUR F Sister Single 1907 Aug 14 St John's Lilian VAVASOUR F Sister Single 1908 Sept 13 St Johns Eric VAVASOUR M Brother Single 1914 July 7 St Johns

Stonepics Headstone Database NF057 : STJ35 VAVASOUR, Marjorie J (1923) & L Marie - 1 photo

Thomas married Caroline Strong 24 Jun 1897, St. John's, Newfoundland. Caroline was born Jun 1874, Clarenville, Newfoundland; died 18 Nov 1920, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 20 Nov 1920, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 15 Jun 1873, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics - Volume 28 - Baptisms - PART 1 1867 - 1875 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's. George Pynn VAVASOR James & Maria JOHNSTON b May 24 1873 St. Johns bap June 15 1873 baker

DIRECTORY OF THE CITY OF ST. JOHN'S - NEWFOUNDLAND - 1890 Vavasor George baker Alex Harvey & Co res 22 Duckworth

McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - St. John's City Proper VAVASOR George carpenter bds 22 Duckworth

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District Vavasour George, joiner, bds 20 Duckworth

267 324 VAVASON George M Head Married 37 No Entry
VAVASON Mennetta F Wife Married 33 No Entry
VAVASON Alive F Adopted Daughter Single 5 No Entry
THORNE Annie F Boarder Single 21 No Entry

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour George baker A Harvey & Co h 35 Plymouth Rd

Newfoundland 1921 Census - Plymouth Road - St. John's VAVASOUR, George M head Marr 1874 May 47 St.John's VAVASOUR, Henrietta? F wife Marr 1887 Feb 44 St.John's VAVASOUR, Alice F dau Sing 1906 Sept 15 St.John's

George — Minetta Jane Milley. Minetta was born Feb 1887, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Aft 1921. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Amelia moved to Philadelphia (family information per Margot Duley).

Eliza married Harold Edward Pitcher Abt 1904. Harold was born Oct 1873, St. Lawrence, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 16 Jul 1879, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptisms, Parish of Tilt Cove, 1879-1904 VAVASOUR, Elizabeth of Hugh, store keeper, & Jane Elizabeth, Tilt Cove, born June 9, 1879, baptised July 16, 1879, Walter R. Smith

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District Vavasour Elizabeth, clerk, bds 72 Pleasant

1904 Free Press (Vol.4) - September 1904 - Marriages OAKLEY -VAVASOUR - On Aug 13, at Greenspond, by the Rev. D.W. BLACKALL, Mr. Kenneth OAKLEY, of Greenspond, to Miss Bessie VAVASOUR, of St. John's.

Elizabeth married Kenneth Oakley 13 Aug 1904, Greenspond, Newfoundland. Kenneth was born Oct 1879, Greenspond, Newfoundland; died 1941, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , General Protestant Cemetery, Topsail Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Aug 1881, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Lucy Jane VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b July 19 1881 St. Johns bap Aug 7 1881 cooper (Transcriber's note) [Parents] Married Dec 20 1874 Tilt Cove ANGLICAN CHURCH (Christ Church), he of Lazy Bank Road, St Johns but residence of Tilt Cove for some time; she of Ferryland, dau of James. This couple had children at Tilt Cove prior to 1881.

It appears that Lucy never married.

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• Baptism: 6 Jan 1884, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Samuel James Henry VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Dec 13 1883 St. Johns bap Jan 6 1884 cooper

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Samuel T H acct Nfld Clothing Co h 1 Parade

Member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (WWI) 4658 Pte Vavsour Samuel - St. John's

Newfoundland Wills Surname Given Name(s) Volume Folio (Page) Probate(Year) Transcription Notes Vavasour Samuel J H 24 210 1959

Stonepic Headstone Database: NF056 : STJ34 VAVASOUR, Samuel J H (1959) & Jean - 1 picture

Samuel — Jean. Jean was born 20 Jun 1886; died 14 Nov 1964; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 18 Apr 1886, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Hugh Goft? VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Mar 21 1886 St. Johns bap Apr 18 1886 cooper

Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1810-1890) - DEATH Deceased was youngest son of Hugh and Jane Elizabeth Vavasour.

Stonepics Headstone Database NF055 : STJ33 VAVASOUR, Hugh Goff (1888) - 2 pictures

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• Baptism: 18 Dec 1887, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Ernest Victor VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Nov 30 1887 St. Johns bap Dec 18 1887 storekeeper

Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1810-1890) - BIRTH Sun 20 Nov 1887 - Baby Vavasour - Male - father Hugh Vavasour.

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Ernest V salesman Ayre & Sons Ltd h 76 Pleasant

Newfoundland 1921 Census - 76 PLEASANT STREET - St John's VAVASSOUR, Ernest N M Head Married Nov 1887 33 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Blanche F Wife Married May 1891 30 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Ruth F Dau Single Apr 1913 8 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Charles MSon Single Feb 1917 4 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Marguer F Dau Single 1921 7mos St. John'

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, Ernest (1946) & Blanche - 1 picture

Ernest — Blanche Dingle. Blanche was born May 1891, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 16 Oct 1936, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 16 Feb 1890, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Nicodemus Albert VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Jan 27 1890 St. Johns bap Feb 16 1890 cooper

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Albert N clerk W Fraser bds 72 Pleasant

Members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (WWI) 4543 Pte Vavasour N - St. John's

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, N Albert (1966) & Lucy - 1 picture

There is no indication that Bert ever married.

Notes:

McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Charles emp Bowring Bros bds 72 Pleasant

ROLL No. 2 – The Wounded - Member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (WWI) 873 Pte VAVASOUR Charles Joseph

Daily News - St. John's - April 6, 1924 Charles J VAVASOUR, World War Veteran, 30

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, Charles J (1924) - 1 photo

Newfoundland Wills - Estate Files Index SURNAME GIVEN YEAR FOLIO NUMBER ADDRESS LETTERS VOLUME REMARKS VAVASOUR Charles J 1924 190 St. John's Probate 8

Notes:

Newfoundland 1921 Census - 74 PLEASANT STREET VAVASSOUR, RALPH M Head Married Aug 1898 23 St. John's VAVASSOUR, GLADYS F Wife Married Jun 1895 26 St. John's VAVASSOUR, MARIE F Dau Single Jul 1921 3mos St. John's

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF049 : STJ11 VAVASOUR, R Ralph (1974) & M Gladys - 1 photo

Reginald — Mary Gladys Hall. Mary was born Jun 1895, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 30 Dec 1978, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 2 Jan 1979, Kenmount Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Oct 1880, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 3 1880 - 1883 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Frederick William JOHNSON* James Richard & Harriet MERCER b Sep 4 1880 St. Johns bap Oct 4 1880 carpenter *married as JOHNSTON

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District - St. John's Pages 248 - 261 Johnson, Frederick, joiner, h 28 Belvidere

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• Baptism: 3 Sep 1882, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

St. John's - Parish of St. Thomas Anglican Church - Baptisms 1867 - 1892 - PANL: Volume 28 PART 3 Lily Louise JOHNSTONE James Richard & Harriet MERCER Aug 13 1882 Hoyles Town Sep 3 1882 carpenter Married 1879 St Thos Ang Ch.

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• Baptism: 16 Nov 1884, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 4 1884 - 1887 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Bessie JOHNSTONE James Richard & Harriett MERCER b Oct 1 1884 Hoyles Town bap Nov 16 1884 carpenter

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• Baptism: 4 Mar 1886, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics - Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 4 1884 - 1887St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's James Richard JOHNSTON James Richard & Harriet MERCER b Feb 13 1886George Town bap Mar 4 1886 carpenter

Deceased was the youngest son of James and Harriet Johnston. [Died aged 2 months, 5 days.]

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• Baptism: 11 Sep 1887, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 4 1884 - 1887 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Ella Daisy JOHNSTONE James Richard & Harriet MERCER b Jul 31 1887 George Town bap Sep 11 1887 carpenter

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• Baptism: 5 Oct 1889, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 5 1888 - 1892 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Ernest Alexander JOHNSTONE James Richard & Harriet MERCER b Sep 8 1889 Belvedere Street bap Oct 5 1889 carpenter

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• Baptism: 9 Aug 1891, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 5 1888 - 1892 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Reginald James JOHNSTON James Richard & Harriett MERCER b Jul 10 1891 Belvedere Street bap Aug 9 1891 carpenter

Amelia — Emanuel J. Johnston. Emanuel (son of William Henry Johnston and Catherine Hynes) was born Abt Jun 1888, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 1976, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Gordon — Doris. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Jul 1888, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

The transcribed baptism record shows the surname as JOY instead of IVY: VITAL STATISTICS - Volume 26: - Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist - St. Johns', Newfoundland. Part 4 Alfred Ernest JOY William Richard & Eliza b June 15 1888 St. Johns bap July 15 1888 mason

Newfoundland 1921 Census - Manuels IVEY Alfred M Head Mar 1887 Jun 34 ??? IVEY Caroline F Wife Mar 1888 Jul 33 Manuels IVEY Frederick M Son Sing 1912 Feb 9 IVEY Maxwell M Son Sing 1913 Sep 7 IVEY Muriel F Dau Sing 1915 Nov 5 IVEY Alfred M Son Sing 1917 Sep 3 IVEY Douglas M Son Sing 1919 Jul 2 IVEY Florence F Dau Sing 1921 Jun 2M

Stonepics Headstone Database: NF057 : STJ35 IVEY, Alfred E (1958) & Caroline - 1 photo

Description: Seeking information on the parents of Alfred Ivey/Ivamy b abt 1989 and Died: 1958-05-07, Age 69. His father may be William Ivey/Ivamy and his mother Elizabeth Johnson. Alfred married Caroline on Sep 4 1912. She was from Manuels, Conception Bay, Newfoundland. They had 11 children children Alfred Jr., Fredrick, Murville (Merv), Douglas (Doug), Mary, Margarite, Jean, Florence, Eileen, Elsie, all born in Manuels (I think). Alfred and Caroline ended up in St. Johns. If you have any information on Ivey/IVAMY family, William or Elizabeth. Please feel free to contact me.

Alfred — Caroline Morgan. Caroline was born Mar 1888, Manuels, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1966, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Oct 1890, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 5 1888 - 1892 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Ada Mary IVY William & Eliza b Aug 28 1890 Hunts Lane bap Oct 5 1809 mason

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• Baptism: 13 Jul 1890, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 30A Marriages Part 3 1883 - 1893 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St John's, Nfld Albert George JOHNSTON Edward & Charlotte BRADBURY b June 13 1890Hoyles Town bap Jul 13 1890 blacksmith (Transcriber's note) Married 1889 St Thos Ang Ch

1894 McAlpines Directory - St. John's JOHNSON, Albert blacksmth h Belvidere

Newfoundland 1921 Census - St. John's East Page 1 - 25 JOHNSON, Albert M Head Married 1890 Jun 31 St. John's JOHNSON, Carrie F Wife Married 1896 Aug 25 Hearts Content JOHNSON, Alfreda F Dau Single 1915 Jun 6 St. John's JOHNSON, Edward M Son Single 1916 Sep 5 St. John's JOHNSON, Clarence M Son Single 1917 May 4 St. John's JOHNSON, Clifton M Son Single 1920 Nov 1 St. John's JOHNSON, Beatrice F Dau Single 1921 Jan 9M St. John's


NF057 : STJ35 JOHNSTON, Albert George (1957) - 1 photo

Newfoundland Wills from LDS FHC Microfilm: 1830 - 1962 Surname Given Name(s) Volume Folio (Page) Probate (Year) Transcription Notes Johnson Albert 23 354 1957

Albert married Carrie Hopkins 19 Aug 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland. Carrie was born Aug 1896, Heart's Content, Newfoundland; died 1971; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 4 Sep 1892, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics Volume 28 - Baptisms PART 5 - 1888 - 1892 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, St. John's Amelia Isabel JOHNSON Edward & Charlotte b Jul 19 1892 Hunts Lane bap Sep 4 1892 blacksmith

ROSS; George J. M Head Married 1890 Apr 31 St. John's ROSS; Isabel F Wife Married 1892 Jul 29 St. John's ROSS; Albert M Son Single 1913 Mar 8 St. John's ROSS; Phyllis F Dau Single 1915 May 6 St. John's ROSS; Gladys F Dau Single 1917 Apr 4 St. John's ROSS; Charlotte F Dau Single 1919 Mar 2 St. John's ROSS; Malcolm M Son Single ? ? 7mos Torbay Rd

Amelia married George Johnson Ross 26 Jun 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland. George was born Abt 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The Daily News - St. John's, Nfld - Tue. June 15, 1920

OBITUARY: BEATRICE E. JOHNSTON There passed peacefully on Saturday at 2.30 a.m. an estimable young lady in the person of Miss Beatrice JOHNSON. She had been ailing for the past 18 months from internal trouble, resulting from an attack of flu, from which there was no hope of recovery. Deceased was of a kind and cheerful disposition and well liked by all who knew her. She was a teacher at St. Thomas’s Sunday School until forced by ill health to abandon her post. She was also a devout member of that congregation. She leaves to mourn a father and mother, two brothers, and two sisters and a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 from her late residence 8 Hunt’s Lane.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 May 1905, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

St. John's - St. Thomas Church Baptism Records (partial) Johnson Mildred Maria March? 14, 1905 May 28, 1905 (No. 673) Edward and Charlotte Hunt’s Lane Carpenter H. Uphill

Charles married Marion Mildred Mitchell 1922. Marion was born May 1900, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1975. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1913, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Special Note: 26 May 1915, Fastnet, Ireland; SS Morwenna sunk by German U-boat
• Special Note: 24 Feb 1918, Cappahayden, Newfoundland; SS Florizel wrecked at Horn Head

Notes:

Residence:
McAlpine - 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Johnston John steward h 39 Gower

Special Note:
On May 26th, 1915, the SS Morwenna, on a voyage from Cardiff, Wales to Sydney, Nova Scotia in ballast, was sunk by the German submarine U-41 (Claus Hansen), 72 miles SxE of Fastnet. The crew were landed yesterday morning by the Belgian steam trawler O.130 Jacqueline. One man was killed and three wounded. Jack Johnston was one of the survivors.

Special Note:
Daily News - St. John's - Feb. 26, 1918 - Pantry Steward Jno. JOHNSON, survivor, lived at 39 Gower Street.

From "A Winter's Tale - The Wreck of the Florizel" by Cassie Brown - Appendix 2 - Those Who Survived Pantry Waiter John Johnston (22), St. John's.

Buried:
Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 JOHNSTON, John (1954) - 2 photos

John married Alice Mary Aspell Yes, date unknown. Alice (daughter of John Aspell and Caroline "Carrie" Targett) was born 16 May 1894, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1975, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 1975, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Newfoundland 1921 Census - St John's West - West Side - Page 121
JOHNSON, James M Head Married 1900 Mar 20 St John's
JOHNSON, Ina F Wife Married 1899 Sept 21 St John's
JOHNSON, Jimmie M Son Single 1919 Jan 2 St John's
JOHNSON, Dothy F Dau Single 1921 Sept 4wks St John's

Stonepics Headstone Database NF049 : STJ11 JOHNSTON, James Henry (1974) - 1 photo

James — Ina. Ina was born Sep 1899, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

NF063 : MTP14 JOHNSTON, Alexander (1976) - 1 photo

Alexander — Margaret Agnes Lawlor. Margaret was born Abt 1913; died 17 Jun 2005, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 May 1880, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Catherine married Denis John Morrissey 28 Nov 1900, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Denis (son of Thomas Morrissey and Mary Coady) was born Abt Nov 1873, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 18 Oct 1936, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 25 Jun 1882, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 27 Jun 1884, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Died:
Bill was lost at sea along with his father, Tom and a man Best from Cape Broyle.

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• Baptism: 12 Feb 1876, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 29 Mar 1878, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 5 Jun 1880, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

John married Lucy Ann Ryan 13 May 1905. Lucy (daughter of Matthew Ryan and Margaret Hanlon) was born Abt Jun 1884, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 4 Jun 1971, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 6 Jun 1971, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Nov 1881, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 11 Nov 1882, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 7 Apr 1885, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 20 May 1887, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 8 Apr 1891, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 27 Jul 1877, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents: Thomas Meany Kate Healy

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• Baptism: 29 Sep 1884, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Godparents: Joseph Rossiter & Mary Winter

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• Baptism: 16 May 1886, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Godparents: John Boland & Monica Rossiter

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• Baptism: 22 Mar 1888, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Godparents: Terrance Toole & Bridget Rossiter

John married Elizabeth V. Morrisson 24 Jun 1916, New Marlborough, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States. Elizabeth was born 1899; died 1988. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Notes:

Census:
In the 1910 US Census, John and his son William were both lodgers in the household of Norah Delay on Summer St. Both of John and William were working as labourers.. John indicated that he was widowed at that time.

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• Baptism: 1 Jan 1890, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

All information re the Sweeney family supplied by Patrick Seamus Rossiter.

Catherine married William Sweeney 29 Oct 1917, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Jun 1891, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 30 Jun 1892, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 9 Jun 1894, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Travel: Aug 1915, Port Huron, Michigan, United States
• Immigration: Dec 1920, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Stella married John Joseph Meade Abt 1920. John (son of Charles Meade and Ellen Grant) was born 23 Aug 1892, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 16 Sep 1975, Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

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

Genevieve married Matthew Canning 20 Nov 1918, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Matthew was born 14 Aug 1892, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; died 1944; was buried 1944, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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

Mary married Denis John "Din" O' Brien 29 Oct 1917, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Denis (son of Michael O' Brien and Bridget Aspell) was born Abt May 1886, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 1971, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried 1971, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 12 Jun 1898, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Special Note: 26 Aug 1927, Georges Banks

Notes:

Special Note:
Michael Johnson (sic) was not specifically identified as a Newfoundlander in the newspaper article, but this is undoubtedly the event where he lost his life.

Out of Gloucester website - wwww. downtosea.com: The Harvard - Friday, August 26, 1927 - One Swept From Deck - Local Man Has Close Call
Steamer Harvard, a Boston beam trawler, limped up Boston harbor last night to the Fish Pier, her flag at half-mast for the loss of one of the crew, and bringing a tale of suffering, as a result of a battering from the terrific gale that at times reached cyclonic proportions and threatened to engulf the vessel while on Georges on Wednesday night.

A Gloucester man, John Yuerrea, was nearly hurled to his death when a wave swept him over the side but another swept him back and he clung until the water receded. Other members of the crew were badly bruised and cut during the struggle which lasted for several hours while the gale was at its height.

Michael Johnson of 270 Lovell street, East Boston, was carried overboard and lost when one of the giant combers swept over the craft. John Yuerrea of Gloucester, was swept from the deck and thrown back again by another wave. He was so badly crushed about the body and head by his weird experience, he was removed by ambulance to the U. S. Marine hospital in Chelsea for treatment.

William Fowler of East Boston and Ronald Whiffen of Gloucester were injured about the head and body, but were treated for the injuries aboard the ship.

The trawler was in the vortex of the heavy storm that swept the Atlantic coast on Wednesday. The Harvard, commanded by Capt. John T. Hayes of Dorchester, with a crew of 22 men, was trawling near the Georges Banks, about 125 miles off Cape Cod, when the gale struck them, with very little warning. The crew had barely pulled in the lines when the sea was whipped into a fury. Soon the waves were running 30 to 40 feet high. For six hours they were at the hurricane's mercy. Tremendous volumes of water broke over the ship, carrying everything movable on the deck into the sea. A heavy rainfall, so thick that the bow of the ship was invisible from the pilot house, cut the faces of the men if they looked to windward. It was the worst storm Capt. Hayes had ever encountered in his long sea experience. It seemed to come from all directions.

The fire room became waist deep in water, while the firemen feverishly worked to keep up steam. But their efforts were in vain. The steam gauge lowered and with the loss of power, the ship could not be kept head on into the raging sea. The trawler was thrown into the trough of the waves and tremendous seas broke over her. The galley door was forced open and it was filled with water. The boat was tossed about like a cork and the crew was thrown about like tenpins.

One of the waves carried Johnson to a watery grave. A short while later, Yuerrea was lifted overboard and was rescued by a freak trick of the elements, when he was thrown back again on the crest of another wave. Fowler and Whiffen were swept along the deck, and wedged under a steel grating at the stern of the boat.

After six hours of terror, the storm subsided as quickly as it arose. Members of the crew stated they couldn't have lasted another hour. The firemen had become exhausted and could not have kept up even the amount of steam they had succeeded in doing much longer.

Newfoundland Weekly - Boston. Reprinted in the St. Johns Daily News - 5 Sept. 1927.

MICHAEL JOHSTON - The terrific storm that raged along the coast last week played havoc with the fishing fleet operating out of New England ports, and a young Newfoundland life fell a victim to the elements. The steam trawler, Harvard, arrived at East Boston on Thursday with her flag at half mast and brought the sad news of the loss of Michael JOHNSTON, one of the crew. The Harvard left on Monday, Aug. 22nd, for the fishing grounds at George's Banks and encountered one of the worst gales ever experienced off the coast. The seas poured into the fire room and it was impossible to keep the trawler head to the wind. JOHNSTON was aft in the act of opening oil barrels when a tremendous wave washed him overboard and he was seen no more. The unfortunate victim of the disaster was the son of Peter JOHNSTON of Calvert, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, and had been fishing out of East Boston for five years. He was 27 years of age and had been married but six months to Miss Beatrice SWAIN, also of Calvert. Besides his wife, there survive him in Massachusetts four sisters, Mrs. Catherine SWEENEY, East Boston; Miss Nellie JOHNSTON, Winthrop; Miss Winnie JOHNSTON, Dorchester, and Mrs. Stella MEAD, Cohasset; whilst at home there are left to mourn at Calvert his father, brother William, and Mrs. Mary O'BRIEN, sister. Nearly all the crew of 14 of the Harvard were Newfoundlanders, and the skipper, Captain John T. HAYES, formerly of Harbour Grace, reports that last weeks storm was one of the worst he has ever experienced. The "Weekly" expresses deep sympathy to the young widow and members of the deceased's family. - Newfoundland Weekly, Boston.

Buried:
Michael Johnston is commemorated on the same headstone as his parents in Holy Trinity RC Cemetery at Ferryland. It is inscribed that he was lost at sea 24 August 1928, however the tragedy actually happened in 1927. His body was never recovered.

Michael — Mary Beatrice J. Swain. Mary (daughter of Joseph Swain and Margaret Hagan) was born 9 Sep 1900, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 9 Sep 1941, Maine, United States; was buried Abt 11 Sep 1941, Thomaston, Knox, Maine, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 May 1900, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 7 Oct 1902, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

William married Stella Swain Abt 1923. Stella (daughter of Joseph Swain and Margaret Hagan) was born 1 Mar 1906, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 1944, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried 1944, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 19 Mar 1904, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Jul 1905, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Ellen left St. John's for Boston on the SS Advance, June 24 1923. She was going to join her sister Mrs Mead in Cahasset, MA.

Canada Genweb

JOHNSTON, Ellen Kathleen b. 10 Jul 1905 Caplin Bay (Calvert)/JOHNSTON, William & KENT, Ellen/ NF/Winthrop MA USA/East Boston MA USA/13 Jun 1982/East Boston MA USA/ Teri McIntyre

All information re Armstrong family supplied by Patrick Seamus Rossiter.

Ellen — Patrick Armstrong. Patrick was born 23 Sep 1901, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland; died 12 Jan 1972, East Boston, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Winifred — James Ryan. [Group Sheet]