Richard Grant

Other Events:

• Research Overview: 1780, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 20 Sep 1790, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 10 Dec 1807, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 13 Dec 1813, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 14 Nov 1815, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
It appears from the writings of Jim Joe O'Brien that Co. Tipperary was the county of origin of the Grant family of Cape Broyle.

Research Overview:
Most of the family lore relating to the Grant family of Cape Broyle and immediate area is attributed to late James Joseph (Jim Joe) O'Brien (1888 - 1985). In the early 1970s, he took it upon himself to try to record his understanding of the structure of the early families who had settled there. Given that he had no access to past records, his efforts for the most part were very informative and fairly accurate, although sometimes several generations with multiple usage of the same forename made it difficult for him to keep individuals in the correct chronological sequence. At the time of his writings, the Grant family name was long gone from Cape Broyle and descendants with a knowledge of their Grant ancestors were few and far between. Without a way to verify the family history, it is obvious he had difficulty in recording an accurate "snapshot" of the early Grant generations.

In his opening notes Mr.O'Brien stated that the Grant family arrived in Cape Broyle in the 1780s. He went on to say that "Grant may be an English surname, but the first Mrs. Grant, who came to Cape Broyle, was a native of Co. Tipperary". The abrupt change to "Mrs." Grant leads me to believe he actually meant to write "Mr." Grant. In my opinion, his opening paragraph relates to the origin of the Grant surname. His wife's surname being unknown, the reference to Mrs Grant appears to me to be out of context.

In naming the immigrant Grant ancestors, Mr.O'Brien stated they were John and Mary Grant, however an 1800 Ferryland District census identifies them as Richard and Margaret Grant. We don't know when and where Richard and Margaret were married, but from some later Ferryland Court records we learn that they were definitely settled at Cape Broyle by 1790. The Co. Tipperary is not verifiable, but given that Co.Tipperary was the fourth largest contributor of Irish migrants to Newfoundland,this origin is credible. The verification of their names in the 1800 "census" brings into question another version of family lore which says the founding ancestor was named George Grant, an English soldier who married the daughter of an Irish schoolteacher. While there is other family folklore suggesting that the first Cape Broyle Grant was one of three brothers who fought in the American War of Independence, again no evidence was located to substantiate this folklore.

Mr.O'Brien wrote that "John and Mary" (sic) had three sons (George, Thomas, and Richard) and three daughters (Catherine, Margaret and Mary). The 1800 Ferryland District census identifies Richard and Margaret's children as daughters Catherine - 11, Mary - 5, and sons John - 13, Richard - 11, James - 8 and William - 6. Later records suggest that this couple also had two more sons, George and Thomas. He said that Catherine married Michael Walsh and Mary married John Dalton both of Cape Broyle. This information appears to be factual, however it appears that Margaret was not the daughter of Richard and Margaret's but actually their granddaughter, through their son John. John married a woman named Mary [unknown] and appears to have lived at Brigus South. Contrary to Mr. O'Brien's writings, it was this Margaret who married John [not Michael] Greene of Brigus South. It appears that John and Mary had at least two daughters and possibly a son. However, after 1847 no more Grants are mentioned in records for Brigus South until two generations later.

Ferryland Court records for 1815 show that the Grants of Cape Broyle (Richard Sr., Richard Jr., John, William, and George) collectively owed money to Matthew Morry, a Devonshire merchant headquartered at Caplin Bay. After that there are very few mentions of the Grant surname in the records until 1840. In the surviving Voter's List for Ferryland District, a John Grant is shown as the head of a household at Brigus South from 1840 - 1847,and George as the head of a household at Cape Broyle from 1840 - 1859. These two individuals appear to be the sons of Richard and Margaret. From 1849 - 1859, a Richard Grant is also recorded at Cape Broyle in the Voter's Lists. It is my opinion that he was a grandson of Richard and Margaret, through their son Richard, Jr. This grandson, Richard, married Lucy Cashin of Cape Broyle in 1860 and raised a large family there. When he died in 1894, Richard was noted as being the master of a boat belonging to the Cashins. His brother, Thomas, married Mary J. Cashin, also of Cape Broyle. However, they moved to St. John's where Thomas was a shoemaker on the west end of Water Street. Thomas and Mary had a large family.Their youngest child, Belle, lived to be 100 yrs. old.

William, a brother of Richard and Thomas, started a family at Cape Broyle in 1871 but US Censuses records indicate that he immigrated to the United States in 1887, eventually settling in Chicago,IL. Margaret, a sister of these three brothers never married and was living with her brother, Thomas, at St. John's when she died in 1907. By the 1930s, the Grant surname had all but disappeared from the Cape Broyle area so little of their family history has survived in that area.


Court Action:
Richard Grant, master, accused of mistreating his servant, John Grysnes.

Court Action:
Richard Grant owed money to George and Thomas Kough, Merchants of Ross, Ireland. The Koughs had a fishing business which was headquartered at Cape Broyle.

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, and William Grant owed money to Matthew Morry. Witnesses: William Sweetland and Richard Dunning.

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, William Grant, and George Grant owed money to Matthew Morry.

Richard — Margaret [Grant]. Margaret was born Abt 1760, Ireland?; died Aft 1800, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Michael Walsh Abt 1810, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Michael (son of Richard Walsh and Ellen Lyons) was born Abt 1785, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 13 Dec 1813, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 14 Nov 1815, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1840 - 1847, Brigus South, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
It is not known for certain that John Grant (and his siblings born before 1790) were actually born at Cape Broyle but he and his family are listed there in the 1800 List of Inhabitants.

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, and William Grant owed money to Matthew Morry. Witnesses: William Sweetland and Richard Dunning.

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, William Grant, and George Grant owed money to Matthew Morry.

Voter:
John Grant - Brigus (South) Voter's Lists: 1840, 1841, 1842, 1844, 1845, 1846, and 1847.

Died:
John's name was not included in the 1849 Brigus South voter's list, nor for any year in the 1850s. This likely indicates that he died in the late 1840s.

John married Mary [Grant] Yes, date unknown. Mary was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 13 Dec 1813, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 14 Nov 1815, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, and William Grant owed money to Matthew Morry. Witnesses: William Sweetland and Richard Dunning.

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, William Grant, and George Grant owed money to Matthew Morry.

Died:
In the Voter's Lists for Cape Broyle, between 1840 and 1849 only George Grant's name appears as an eligible voter. There is a Richard Grant from 1849 onward, however this Richard could be Richard Grant Jr. who would have come of voting age about that time.

Richard — [Grant]. was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
There is no mention of James Grant found in any records after the 1800 Census.

Other Events:

• Court Action: 13 Dec 1813, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 14 Nov 1815, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1870 - 1871, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, and William Grant owed money to Matthew Morry. Witnesses: William Sweetland and Richard Dunning.

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, William Grant, and George Grant owed money to Matthew Morry.

Residence:
Two William Grants were recorded at Cape Broyle in Lovell's 1871 business directory while only one William Grant was listed in McAlpine's 1870/1871 business directory.

William married Mary Tucker 24 May 1824, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Mary was born , Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Mary married John Dalton Abt 1825. John was born Abt 1790, Co. Wexford, Ireland; died Abt 1848, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 14 Nov 1815, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1846 - 1847, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland
• Special Note: Oct 1847 - Dec 1848, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1840 - 1859, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1870 - 1871, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Cape Broyle residents Richard Grant Sr., Richard Grant Jr., John Grant, William Grant, and George Grant owed money to Matthew Morry.

Residence:
George Grant is the only person of that surname recorded as receiving a barrel of flour as part of relief from the government after the fishing boats and premises was severally damaged by the Great Gale of September 1846.

Special Note:
George Grant is shown as being awarded a small contact worth £2 to carry out road work at Cape Broyle. In the same time-frame George and Richard Grant are shown to have provided labour of 6 days and 12 days respectively in lieu of provisions that had been provided to them by the government. The work they provided was in the rebuilding of LaManche Bridge.

Voter:
In the Voter's Lists for Cape Broyle, George Grant is the only eligible voter under that surname from 1840 to 1849,when he was joined on the lists by Richard Grant. George's place of abode is listed as River Head and Richard's was noted as River Head and South Side.

Residence:
A George Grant is listed at Cape Broyle in both Lovell's 1871 and McAlpine's 1870/1871 business directories.

Died:
It appears that George was still alive in 1871, but his wife's 1887 newspaper obit refers to him as the "late" George Grant.

George married Catherine Murphy Abt 1828. Catherine was born Abt 1811, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 9 Jan 1887, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 11 Jan 1887, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Johanna Whelan 2 Nov 1836, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Richard — Margaret Kelly. Margaret (daughter of Cornelius Kelly and Catherine) was born , Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Mary — William O' Brien. William (son of John O' Brien and Mary Kennedy) was born Abt 1811, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 1891, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Thomas — Mary Aylward. Mary was born Abt 1847, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 26 Apr 1930, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1810-1890) - Death 6 April 1890 - Fermeuse - Margaret Green - aged 74 years. Deceased was the widow of the late John Green, daughter of the late John and Mary Grant, formerly of Cape Broyle. She left 4 sons, 1 daughter and many grandchildren.

It is likely Margaret was living with her son, Joseph and his family who moved to Fermeuse in the 1870s.

Margaret married John Greene 25 Oct 1836, St. John's, Newfoundland. John (son of Michael Greene and Anna Doyle) was born 1812, Brigus South, Newfoundland; died Abt 2 Feb 1878, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Anastasia married Christopher Chidley Bef 1858, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Christopher was born Abt 1812, Renews, Newfoundland; died 13 Aug 1889, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 15 Aug 1889, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
The only mention of John and his wife, Anne is in the baptism of their daughter, Mary, which was recorded in Holy Apostles Parish. The record doesn't identify where this couple was living but the godparents are a match for Margaret Grant (daughter of John Grant and Mary ??? of Brigus South) who married John Green.

John married Anne Grimley Bef 1861. Anne was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Evening Telegram - St John's - [Feb 28, 1907] Died this morning; Miss Grant, sister of Mr. Thomas Grant, the shoemaker, died at her brother's residence this morning at the age of 80 years.

Evening Telegram - St. John's - March 1 1907: Died on Feb 28 Miss Margaret Grant, 82; funeral from her brother's residence 301 Water St. West. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep. 2016)

Other Events:

• Special Note: Oct 1847 - Dec 1848, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
It appears that Richard first became eligible to vote in 1849. The requirement at that time was that the male head of the household had to be at least 21 years old. Since he didn't vote in 1847 but did vote in 1849 this suggests that Richard may have been born about 1828. However to add to the confusion, his Vital Statistic death record says he was 73 when he died while various newspaper reports give his age as 63 or 64 years old.

Special Note:
George and Richard Grant are shown to have provided labour of 6 days and 12 days respectively in lieu of provisions that had been provided to them by the government. The work they provided was in the rebuilding of LaManche Bridge.

Died:
His Vital Statistics death record states that he died on 29 September 1894 in a schooner while at sea, of heart disease. It also says he was 73 years old.

Newspaper reports of his death say he was 63 and died aboard a schooner that was tied up at Bowring's wharf in St. John's.

Evening Telegram - St. John's - Oct 1 1894: A MAN FOUND DEAD - ON BOARD CASHIN'S BOAT - He was Richard Grant of Cape Broyle. The sorrows of death have entered another home speedily and unexpectedly. Richard Grant of Cape Broyle, recently arrived here from that place, as master of Mr. Michael Cashin's boat and hauled into Bowrings wharf. He was looked upon as a man of delicate constitution, yet, on Saturday night, moved about quite briskly and apparently all right. Nevertheless he was Found Dead Near The Companion Way at 6 o'clock yesterday (Sunday) morning; he had, of course, expired during the night. The body was taken to the morgue for examination, which showed death to have occurred from a natural cause - heart disease. The deceased was about 63 years of age and a brother to Thomas Grant, shoemaker, living in the west end of St. John's. The remains have been taken home for burial. The sudden death brings a great shock to the quiet place where the deceased belonged.

Evening Telegram - St. John's Oct. 4 1894: On Sunday morning last, of heart failure, Richard GRANT, Cape Broyle, aged 64, leaving a widow, two daughters and 4 sons to mourn their sad loss. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 September 2016)

Richard married Lucy Cashin 15 Jan 1860, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Lucy (daughter of John Cashin and Mary Walsh) was born Jun 1836, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 13 Jan 1932, Brigus South, Newfoundland; was buried 15 Jan 1932, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
The Vital Statistic death record states that Thomas died on the 19 Oct 1920.

Thomas married Mary Joseph Cashin 10 Nov 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of Richard Cashin and Catherine Coady) was born Jan 1855, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 22 Sep 1927, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 24 Sep 1927, Belvedere Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Notes:

Birth:
The 1900 US Census gives William's birth as Sept 1844, however his death certificate says he was born 10 October 1846. His death certificate also identifies his father as Richard, but his mother's name is not given.

Census:
In the 1910 US Census, William was living with his daughter Frances Campbell and her family.

William married Mary Ellen "Ellen" Saunders 18 Jan 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of William Saunders and Frances "Fanny" Sliney) was born Abt 1854, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; died 30 Mar 1894, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried Abt 1 Apr 1894, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Charles Oldridge. Charles was born Abt 1801, England, United Kingdom; died 22 Jun 1896, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 24 Jun 1896, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Lovell's 1871 Provincial Business Directory - PETTY HARBOUR Dalton Richard, fisherman

McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory ST. JOHN'S DISTRICT (EAST & WEST) - PETTY HARBOR SOUTH DALTON Richard fisherman

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory St. John's West District - Petty Harbor Dalton, Richard, fisherman

Richard married Mary Donavan 28 Nov 1849, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. Mary was born Abt 1827, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland; died 1898, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

John married Anne Walsh 1 Jun 1858, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Anne (daughter of John Walsh and Catherine O' Brien) was born Abt 1830, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 26 Dec 1918, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Michael married Johanna O' Brien 1867, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Johanna (daughter of William O' Brien and Eleanor O' Keefe) was born Abt Nov 1839, Toad's Cove, Newfoundland; died 10 Apr 1915, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 13 Apr 1915, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Ellen Aylward 6 Jan 1874, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
The Times & General Commercial Gazette October 30, 1889 (Wednesday) Died, at Ferryland, on the 19th inst., Margaret, wife of Andrew Healy, aged 55 years.

Margaret married Andrew Healey 6 Jun 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Andrew (son of Edward "Ned" Healey and Johanna Malone) was born , Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Aft 1908, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Aft 1908, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth — Pierce O' Keefe. Pierce (son of James O' Keefe and Mary Walsh) was born Abt Sep 1845, Tors Cove, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Laurence O'Neill Abt 1870. Laurence was born , Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Anne married Peter Fitzgerald 2 May 1882, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Peter (son of Edward Fitzgerald) was born 11 Nov 1828, Bell Island, Newfoundland; died 2 Dec 1900, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 4 Dec 1900, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

George married Theresa Aylward 3 Nov 1872. Theresa was born Nov 1849, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Aft 1921. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Evening Telegram January 24, 1903 (Saturday) "Found Dead. Thomas Grant, aged 50 years, was found dead in his bed at Cape Broyle on Wednesday morning last. He lived alone and was suffering from a cancerous growth in the abdomen. Dr. Freebairn attended him some days previously, and it was intended to send him to hospital here next week. He had a brother who was also found dead a few months ago." (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep 2016)

The brother referred to by The Evening Telegram was his brother Martin who died in Nov. 1902.

Other Events:

• Court Action: 20 Jul 1896, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Magistrate Court Southern District, Ferryland Box 388 GN 5/3/C/1

July 20 1896. Constable Greene vs Richard Kelly (s 22) and John Tobin (s 22) both fishermen of Cape Broyle. Disorderly conduct and obstruction of passage in the public street. Fined $4 each including expenses and bound to keep the peace. Fine paid. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep 2016)

July 20 1896. Constable Greene vs Michael Kelly (s 21), Charles Oldridge (s 19) and William Brine (s 21) fishermen Cape Broyle. Disorderly conduct on the public street. Plead not guilty. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep 2016)

From the transcripts of these cases we learn that Martin Grant was afflicted by a mental disability and was almost blind. For reasons not clearly stated, he was often harassed by a number of young men in the settlement. The two men directly charged by Constable Thomas Green were found guilty while another three were found not guilty. Although the case against them wasn't proved, they were cautioned against any re-occurrences before they were discharged.

Notes:

Died:
According to a story in the Cape Broyle Come Home Year Book - 2000, two men, Joseph Grant and John Aylward of Cape Broyle and a 15 year ld boy (unnamed) from St. John's were lost at sea off Cape Broyle in the first week of June 1875.

John — Ellen Mackey. Ellen was born Abt May 1876, Brigus South, Newfoundland; died 30 May 1899, Brigus South, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 Jun 1899, Brigus South Cemetery, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
According to the writings of Jim Joe O'Brien, George Grant and his wife had a son named Patrick, however no other references to this individual was found in any other records.

Ellen — William O' Brien. William (son of William O' Brien and Eleanor O' Keefe) was born Abt Aug 1847, Tors Cove, Newfoundland; died Aug 1884, Atlantic Ocean. [Group Sheet]

Michael married Bridget Aylward 16 Jan 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Bridget (daughter of James Aylward and Sarah Furlong) was born , Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Abt 1916, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Michael Tobin 21 Oct 1860, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Michael was born Abt 1829, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 12 Nov 1889, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Patrick married Margaret Aylward 8 Jan 1893. Margaret (daughter of James Aylward and Sarah Furlong) was born Abt 1847, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 15 Apr 1917, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Margaret married Michael Whelan 11 Jan 1877. Michael (son of John Whelan and Esther Furlong) was born Abt 1848, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Aug 1884, Atlantic Ocean. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Jun 1858, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Mary married James Devereaux 29 May 1883, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. James was born Mar 1856, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 15 Jan 1926, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 17 Jan 1926, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Jul 1860, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Notes:

John is believed to be the son of Thomas and Mary (Aylward) Walsh of Cape Broyle. In 1900, it appears this couple, just married, were living with Dick and Jane (Johnston) Reddigan in Bristol, CT. The 1900 Census states he was born in Apr. 1872, however I didn't find a baptism record for him.

John married Mary Ellen "Ellen" O'Toole Abt 1900, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Mary (daughter of John O'Toole and Sarah Squires) was born Abt Nov 1878, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Michael — Sarah Power. [Group Sheet]

Anastasia — John Gregory. John was born Abt 1825, Brigus South, Newfoundland; died 13 May 1882, Brigus South, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 15 May 1882, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

McAlpine's 1904 Directory - Ferryland District - FERMEUSE GREENE Joseph fisherman GREENE John fisherman GREENE Thomas fisherman

Joseph married Mary Grace 9 Jan 1870, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Mary was born Abt 1843, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 2 Jul 1896, Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Mary O' Brien 23 Apr 1898, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Mary was born Abt 1851; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 663; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 863, enumerated on the 18th of June 1900.

Name Age John F Green 54 Head Margaret Green 51 Wife Clara Green 19 Daughter Mary Green 10 Ad Daughter

It appears that John and Margaret immigrated to the US in 1887. In this census they were living on Percival Street in Maynard. John is shown as a labourer at the woolen mills and his daughter,Clara, was working as a laundress. Margaret indicated that she had six children, but only two were still living. The daughter shown as Mary Green appears to have been adopted.

----------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_602; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 925; Image: 441, enumerated on the 27th day of April 1910.

Name Age John F Greene 61 Margaret M Greene 60 Mary Greene 19 Gertrude Greene 11

In this census John and Margaret were shown as living at Burnside? Street in Maynard. John was still employed as a labourer in the woolen mills. There is one more daughter shown, Gertrude, who also appears to have been adopted since the census indicates that her parents were born in the US.

------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_714; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 306; Image: 413, enumerated on the 20th January 1920.

In this census I located a John F Greene, from Newfoundland, a widower, who was a boarder, along with quite a few others, in a house on Main Street in Maynard. His age is given as 76 and he was still a labourer at the woolen mills. John indicated that he had entered the US in 1886 and became a naturalized citizen in 1890.

Birth:
Surname recorded as Green and his parents listed as John Green of Ireland and Margaret Doyle of Ireland??

John married Margaret M. Gregory 10 Nov 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Margaret (daughter of Peter Gregory and Mary Whelan) was born Jan 1849, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 10 Jul 1911, Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States ; was buried Abt 12 Jul 1911, Maynard, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

McAlpine's 1904 Directory Ferryland District CAPE BROYLE GREENE Thos police constable Bell Island Directory - 1913 GREEN Thomas ex-constable

Daily News - Misc. News Tidbits & Year End Review - 1914 - 1915 February 12, 1914 NECROLOGY Ex-Constable GREEN, Bell Island.

Bell Island Cemeteries Roman Catholic- Part 1 465 Greene Thomas 2/12/1914

Stonepics Headstone Database:
NF145 : BEI21 GREEN, Thomas (1914) & W M & Margaret Bowdren - 1 photo
NF145 : BEI21 GREEN, Thomas (1914) - 1 photo
NF145 : BEI21 GREEN, W M (1917) - 1 photo
NF168 : BEI14 GREENE, W M (191x) in Group - 1 photo

"Walter and Gus enlisted in the war of 1914 -1918 and went overseas in the first 500 named the "blue puttees". Gus fought in the Dardanelles and in the first of July drive, and was wounded-the battle of Beaumont Hamel equal to the charge of the light brigade whereby General Haig named the Newfoundlanders better than the best. Walter Greene rose to the rank of Captain and was killed in France in 1917. Gregory Greene enlisted in 1915, and served to the end of the war, returning as Sergeant Major."

Thomas married Esther Delahunty 21 Nov 1877, St. John's, Newfoundland. Esther (daughter of Joseph B. Delahunty and Mary Walsh) was born Abt 1852, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 3 Feb 1879, Bett's Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Catherine "Kate" Fewer Abt 1880. Catherine was born Abt 1856, Chapel's Cove, Conception Bay, Newfoundland; died 30 Sep 1946, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 2 Oct 1946. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 28 Jun 1858, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Lucy married Sylvestor Fortune 12 Jan 1884. Sylvestor was born Abt 1852, Tors Cove, Newfoundland; died 19 May 1931, Tors Cove, Newfoundland; was buried , Tors Cove, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Dec 1861, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Martin married Norah Yard 8 Jan 1893. Norah (daughter of Stephen Yard and Mary Prendergast) was born Jul 1869, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 Mar 1861, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Although the surviving baptism records for Mary's home parish at Ferryland only go back to 1870, Mary's baptism was recorded in the adjacent parish at Fermeuse. The baptism record gives no indication where she was actually born but the godparent's name suggest they were from Cape Broyle or Brigus South.

Died:
Based on the 1900 and 1910 US Censuses, Mary died in this timeframe. This is the only listing of a Mary Johnston (or Johnson) that is shown for Bristol in the Connecticut Death Record Index, 1897-1966. To date I have been unable to find an on-line record to verify that this record is for Mary (Grant) Johnston.

Mary married John J. Johnston 25 Nov 1883, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. John (son of William Johnston and Ellen Rossiter) was born Oct 1857, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 9 Apr 1912, Bristol, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
No Vital Statistics record found but the 1924 and 1928 Voter's Lists appear to indicate that John died sometime during this four year interval.

John married Anne Green 1 Jun 1904, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Anne (daughter of Thomas Greene and Catherine Comerford) was born Aug 1867, Brigus South, Newfoundland; died 15 Jun 1928, Brigus South, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 17 Jun 1928, Brigus South, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Anne married Michael Power 21 Jun 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Michael (son of John Power and Mary Gatherall) was born Abt 1834, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 15 May 1908, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 17 May 1908, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Richard married Monica Rossiter 20 Jan 1910. Monica (daughter of William Rossiter and Bridget Whelan) was born Oct 1872, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Aft 1935, Calvert, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Theresa married John Power 29 Apr 1896. John (son of Thomas Power and Mary Ryan) was born Jun 1863, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 2 Dec 1935, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried , Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Age given as 32 in her marriage record.

Died:
Mary, a widow, was recorded at Brigus South in the 1935 Newfoundland Census, but I could not find a record of her in the 1945 Newfoundland Census.

Mary married James Bryne 23 Nov 1902, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. James was born Dec 1866, Brigus South, Newfoundland; died 27 Jul 1929, Brigus South, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 29 Jul 1929. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Evening Telegram - St. John's - May 3 1890: Died at Cape Broyle April 30 Thomas Joseph, beloved son of Richard and Lucy Grant, age 22. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep.2016)

Other Events:

• Baptism: 21 Sep 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 29 Mar 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 13 Apr 1879, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

William married Margaret Ellen Aylward 23 Sep 1909, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland. Margaret (daughter of Martin Aylward and Agnes Prendergast) was born Abt Aug 1885, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 10 May 1945, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 12 May 1945, Belvedere Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Feb 1875, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Draft: 12 Sep 1918, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

Notes:

Residence:
John was in the 1898 McAlpine?s Directory for St. John?s as an engineer at 26 Water St.(bds). He was "boarding" in the family home since this address was also listed as the home of Thomas Grant, shoemaker. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep. 2016)


Draft:
WW1 Draft Registration Cards: John Francis Grant born Feb 19 1875, res. 91 Fort Greene Pl., Brooklyn NY; age 43. He was a state factory inspector and his nearest relative was Thomas Grant, St. John?s Nfld. It appears likely this reference to his father, Thomas.

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• Baptism: 18 Jan 1877, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Catherine — Henry Joseph Brownrigg. Henry was born 1873; died 13 Aug 1944, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 15 Aug 1944, Belvedere Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

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• Baptism: 18 Mar 1879, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Died:
Evening Telegram - June 23/1887): This am after a lengthy illness, Mary Joseph. 2nd daughter of Thomas Grant/Mary J. Cashin, age 8 years, 4 months. Late residence 21 Water Street West. (e-mail per Enid O'Brien - 11 Sep. 2016)

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• Baptism: 11 Feb 1881, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 27 Feb 1882, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Mother's name recorded incorrectly as Bridget.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Aug 1886, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 22 Jul 1888, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 22 Jan 1891, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Immigration: 12 Aug 1922, New York, New York, United States
• Draft: 1942, Queens, Queens, New York, United States

Notes:

Immigration:
On the 12 Aug 1922, William stated he had been in the US various times as a sailor (ship's engineer), but on this occasion it appears he decided to live there and gave an address at 341 E. 8th Street, Brooklyn, New York.

Draft:
WWII Draft Registration Card. William indicated that he was then working for the NY Herald Tribune.

William married Adelaide Rose [Grant] Abt 1923. Adelaide was born Apr 1896, New York, New York, United States; died Aft 1942. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 20 Jul 1893

Notes:

Birth:
Lucy's obit indicates that she had joined the Sisters of Charity but her name in religious life was not given.

Baptism:
Vital Statistics record says that Lucy's father was a shoemaker and the family lived on Water Street.

Died:
Evening Telegram - St. John's - 30 Jan. 1970 Died at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. John, New Brunswick, Rev. Sister Lucy Grant, dgt of late Thomas Grant and Mary Grant. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Ronald G. Wadden, Brooklyn,NY. Leaves several nephews and nieces. Internment on Jan 28 at Sisters of Charity Plot, St. Joseph's Cemetery. (per e-mail from Enid O'Brien - 11 September 2016)

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• Baptism: 29 Nov 1895
• Immigration: 17 Dec 1929, Vanceboro, Maine, United States

Notes:

Immigration:
Her departure contact was her sister Mrs. Catherine Brownrigg and her contact in the US according to the ancestry transcriber was a brother named John?? However the image is blurred and I could validate that information.

Isabella — Ronald G. "Ron" Wadden. Ronald was born 8 Dec 1895, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 23 Apr 1975, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; was buried Abt 25 Apr 1975, Farmingdale, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Dec 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 2 Apr 1873, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

William married Anne Joseph "Annie" Costello 23 Oct 1905, Kings, New York, United States. Anne (daughter of Joseph Costello and Marion Williams) was born Dec 1875, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Nov 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Father's name given incorrectly as Richard in the baptism record. Birth year given incorrectly as 1878 in her death certificate.

Died:
Illinois, Cook County Deaths 1878-1994: Frances Grant Campbell died Apr 3 1949 at 3534 Vernon Ave, Chicago, Cook, Illinois; age 70, housewife, buried Calvary Cemetery Evanston, Ill.; parents William Grant & Ellen Sanders, spouse is Simon Peter, informant was Sister M Monica.

Frances married Simon Peter Campbell Yes, date unknown. Simon died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1910, Norwood Pk, Cook, Illinois, United States

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date per the 1900 US Census was Feb 1878 but death certificate says she was born 20 Februray 1881.

Census:
Mary E.is shown as being a patient at the Cook County Hospital for the Insane in the 1910 US Census.

Died:
Her birth place was recorded as Newfoundland.

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date per the 1900 US Census.

Notes:

Birth:
Birth date per 1900 US Census.

John married Catherine Walsh 6 Jun 1875. Catherine (daughter of John Walsh and Catherine O' Brien) was born Apr 1844, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Thomas O' Brien 10 Jan 1874. Thomas (son of William O' Brien and Eleanor O' Keefe) was born Abt May 1845, Toad's Cove, Newfoundland; died Abt 1935, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
No death certificate was found for Anne in the Nova Scotia records, however a family tree posted by a descendent on ancestry.com shows her death occurring there on 14 Oct. 1933.

Ann married Thomas Boland 22 Oct 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Thomas (son of John Boland and Mary Cain) was born 22 Oct 1847, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 17 Jan 1920, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 19 Jan 1920, St. John's RC Cemetery, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Alice is shown in the 1921 Census as a widow living alone at Daniel's Point, Trepassey.

Alice — John Finlay. John was born , Trepassey, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Alice married Patrick Collins 27 Oct 1881. Patrick was born , St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory ST. JOHN'S DISTRICT (EAST & WEST) - PETTY HARBOR SOUTH DALTON Michael fisherman

McALPINE'S 1898 Directory St. John's West District - Petty Harbor Dalton, Michael, fisherman

McAlpine's 1904 Directory - St. John's West District - PETTY HARBOUR SOUTH DALTON Michael fisherman

John married Esther Whelan 9 Jan 1889. Esther (daughter of James Whelan and Anne Duff) was born Oct 1866, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 29 Dec 1928, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 17 Jan 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Nov 1873, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 2 Aug 1877, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Annie married John Michael Whelan 1 Jan 1903, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. John (son of James Whelan and Anne Duff) was born Abt Sep 1872, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 13 Sep 1926, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 23 Jun 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 8 Jun 1873, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Michael married Angelina C. Sheridan 8 Aug 1901, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States . Angelina was born Abt 1882, Stoneham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States ; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Jun 1876, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Edward married Mary E. Mahon 11 Feb 1912, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary was born Oct 1881, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Nov 1861, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

James married Mary Duggan 8 Jan 1887. Mary was born Oct 1862, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 20 Oct 1951, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried , Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 5 Aug 1871, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 29 Mar 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 30 Nov 1873, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

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• Baptism: 1 Jun 1899, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Name:
Also recorded as Bessie, Mary E. or Mary Ellen.

Ellen married Bernard Moriarity 27 Nov 1914, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Bernard was born Jan 1889, St. Vincent's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]