Eleanor

Notes:

Birth:
Place of birth undetermined.

Name:
Maiden name undetermined.

Eleanor married William Saunders Bef 1748. William was born Abt 1720; died Between 1796 and 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Between 1796 and 1800, Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Transcription from a collection of headstone inscriptions and photographs of headstones gathered by Dr. Gerald L. Pocius in 1976. This headstone is located in the old South Burial Ground (later dubbed the Non-Denominational Cemetery), located at Ferryland. Per Dr. Pocius, it reads as follows:

Here lyeth the body of
WILLIAM SAUNDERS
Eldest son of WILLIAM [&]
ELINOR SAUNDERS
who departed this life
April 1770 Aged 22 YEARS.

Other Events:

• Court Action: 1784 - 1839, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Ferryland Surrogate Court Records - Late 1700's
25 August 1784 - Lowen, Michael - Sued this person for ill usage: - Saunders, John.
23 September 1786 - Saunders, John - Member of jury in Leigh and Co. vs Larey.
4 April 1793 - Sanders, John - Member of jury in Brien vs Drauhan.
23 September 1793 - Shennick, Richard sued this person for dismissing him. He was drunk on the job: - Sanders, John.
23 September 1795 - Saunders, John - Jury member in Murphy vs Dauton and Whealon.
15 April 1816 - Sanders, John - Merchants determine current year supplies, prices, and demand.
3 March 1819 Sanders, John - Juror in Rentoul vs. Morrison.
1 November 1819 Sanders, John - Juror in Evoy vs. Callihan trial.
21 January 1820 Furlong, Richard sued: Sanders, John - Juror in Gallivan vs. Tree.
16 April 1821 - Furlong, Richard sued Sanders, John (Senior)

Ferryland - District Court Actions - Late 1700's to Early 1800's
25 September 1786 - Sanders, John - Jury member in Leigh vs Larey.
13 October 1791 - Saunders, John Dispute over fish arbitrated by court.
12 October 1792 - Holdsworth, Arthur and Co. sued this person to collect outstanding dept: - Sanders, John.
24 February 1794 - Saunders, John - Member of Jury in Jenkins attempted rape case.
30 December 1796 - Saunders, John - Member of Jury in Pound vs. Bryans.
13 March 1802 Sanders, John - Member of the jury in Hogan vs Kerney.
1 January 1803 Sanders, John - Granted a liquor licence for Ferryland.
20 September 1806 Sanders, John - Member of the jury in the Power vs Deringwater case.
7 October 1811 Grant, R. sued: - Sanders, John.
21 December 1829 - Smith, John sued Saunders, John.

Ferryland Supreme Court Records
15 May 1826 - Saunders, John - Member of Grand Jury.
24 May 1826 - Saunders, John - Member of Grand Jury.
4 November 1828 - Winsor, Peter sued: Sanders, John.

John married Catherine Bef 1778, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Catherine was born Abt 1761; died 11 Jul 1848, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 13 Jul 1848, Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 1785, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Ferryland District Colonial records. - 1700's to early 1800's
September 18, 1785 - Hector, John - Negro servant from the Schooner 'Dermond' of the port of St. Vincent's captured by constable.
September 18, 1785 - Saunders, Daniel - Ordered to collect fees for the capture of: Hector, John.

Buried:
It is very likely that most burials at that time were still in the South Burial Ground at Ferryland overlooking the isthmus leading to The Downs and Ferryland Head.

Died:
Robert Carter's diary, dated Mar 10, 1834.
"Mr. Daniel Saunders died last night at Aquaforte. He was 82 years old. Mrs. Matthew Morry was at Aquaforte this past 3 days attending the last moments of her father". (per e-mail from Enid O'Brien - 08/2000)

Daniel married Mary Carter Abt 1780. Mary (daughter of Robert Carter and Ann Wyley) was born abt. 1760, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Between 1790 and 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland; was buried Between 1790 and 1800, Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1799/1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Census:
When the 1800 Census was enumerated at Ferryland in the fall of 1799 and winter of 1800, William, the eldest son, aged 22, was living in the family home. During the fishery 'off season' he was listed as a servant to his father, an indication that he was considered the primary male who performed the day to day chores and duties needed to survive the harsh Newfoundland winter conditions.

During the 1800 fishery season, the extended census recorded that William was a fisherman. He and his younger brother, John Jr. (later known as John William), were crew members, under their father, John Sr., the boat-master of a 5 man shallop, fishing on behalf of John Hill &Co.

In later years, William's brother, John William, became very prominent as a merchant, a Justice of the Peace, and was appointed to other Crown positions. However, no obvious trace of William surfaced in any of the surviving records, so it is unclear if he died young, or moved out the area.

Died:
All later references to a William Sanders/Saunders after 1800 appear to refer to William's first cousin, that is, William (son of Daniel).

Other Events:

• Court Action: 1816 - 1839, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Voter: 184o - 1852, Renews, Newfoundland

Notes:

Royal Gazette
May 5, 1830 - Sanders, John W. - Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.
November 20, 1830 - Sanders, John W. - Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.
December 17, 1830 - Saunders, John - Merchant of Renews ordered to recover goods plundered from the wreck of the 'William and Ann', which ran aground south of Renews.
February 20, 1838 - Saunders, John W - Member of Board of Commission for Roads and Bridges from Fermeuse to Renews.

Birth:
This birth year is based on the age given in 1800 Ferryland Census, however his death notice in 1858 states he was 69 years old, which suggests he was born about 1789.

Name:
In earlier documents, this individual is sometimes referred to as John or John Jr. Later in life, he was usually identified as John William, John W. or J.W. to distinguish him from his father, John, or a nephew, John.

Court Action:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
15 April 1816 - Sanders, John William - Merchants determine current year supplies, price and demand.
4 October 1816 - Sanders, John William - Fermeuse resident signed over fishing rooms at Rumney's Cove to: Carter, Samuel and Co.
24 November 1816 - Sanders, John W. - Ferryland resident owed money to : Carter, S. G. and Co.
16 January 1818 - Carter, Samuel G. sued for debt owed: Sanders, John W. - Witnesses: Coleman, William; Moody, Margaret.
20 November 1820 - Carter, Samuel G. sued: Sanders John (Junr.)

Ferryland Supreme Court Actions - Mid 1820' Through the Mid 1860's
1 - 11 November, 1826 - Saunders and Prowse Sued: Fowler, John; Lannon, Michael; Mansill, Patrick; McDonald, Edward; Pendergast, Patrick; Purcel, Michael; Dormody, Michael; Raftus, Patrick.
2 October 1827 - Saunders, John W. Grand Jury Member
2 October 1827 - Studdy, Henry sued: Saunders, John W.
4 November 1828 - Saunders, J. Member of Grand Jury?
26 October 1830 Saunders, J. W. Member of Grand Jury
6 November 1830 Cahill, John sued : Saunders, J. W.
10 October 1831 Saunders, John W. Member of Grand Jury
10 October 1831 Sanders, J. W. - Testified in Gooodridge vs Sullivan case.
15 September 1832 Sanders, J. W. - Member of Grand Jury
18 September 1832 Sanders, John William sued this Renews resident: Berrigan, Thomas.
16 October 1833 Sanders, J. W. - Member of Grand Jury
16 October 1833 Sanders, J. W. Sued: Johnston, Ann

Ferryland - District Court Actions - Late 1700's to Early 1800's
October 13, 1830 Sanders, John W. Sued: Dutton, James and Charles.
October 13, 1830 Sanders, John W. Sued: Evans, Robert.

Voter:
SAUNDERS JOHN WILLIAM ESQ. - 1840, 1842, 1844, 1845, 1849, 1852 - North Side, Renews

Buried:
No burial information or headstone found for John William but it is likely he was buried at Forest Road Anglican Cemetery in St. John's.

Died:
Weekly Express - St. John's, Newfoundland - Tuesday, 26 October 1858
Died - On Wednesday morning last, at Caledonia Cottage, J.W.SAUNDERS, esq.,aged 69 years, a native of this island.

Caledonia Cottage was located on Quidi Vidi Road, in the east end of St. John's.(Kevin Reddigan)

John married Mary "May" Martin N. Mary was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

John married Bridget O'Leary 25 Jul 1829 (mixed marriage), Renews, Newfoundland. Bridget (daughter of Edmund O'Leary and Alice) was born Abt 1796, Renews, Newfoundland; died Abt 1830, Renews, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

John married Jane Mary Winter 22 Dec 1830, St. John's, Newfoundland. Jane was born Abt 1802, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 29 Jun 1882, Quebec, Canada; was buried Abt 1 Jul 1882, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 3 Oct 1809, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Property: 1815 - 1818, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Occupation: 1822 - 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Census: 1838, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Notes:

Court Action:
Keith Matthews Name Files, 1500-1850 [Saunders: 1809 - 3 Oct Sup Ct Jas sued for 10/9/6 by Jn Villeneuf, sent to Ferryland].

On 3 Oct 1809, in Supreme Court (St. John's ?), James Saunders was sued for £10/9/6 by John Villeneuf (sic). It appears the case was 'sent' to Ferryland Court for a hearing and resolution. [John Villeneuve was one of several overseas merchants whose enterprises were headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands. KR]

Ferryland Surrogate Court Records>
6 October 1818 - Costelloe, James sued this company for debt owed: Brothers, Still and Co. Witnesses: McNeile, Charles and Sanders, James.

Property:
Keith Matthews Name Files [Saunders/Sanders: 1815-16 bt 162/4 jas nancy 47/3 nfld f ship reg 15]

In 1815-16, James Saunders (aka Sanders) owned? and operated the ship Nancy, 47 ton, with a 3 man crew. The ship was registered with the Great Britain, Board of Trade (BT 162, Vol. 4) and also had a Newfoundland registry under Lloyd's Register of Shipping, folio 15.

St. John's Surrogate Court
7 Nov 1816 - James Saunders, of Ferryland, planter, insolvent.

Royal Gazette, St. John's
September 23, 1817 - Saunders, James - Declared insolvent. of Ferryland, planter. Trustee Thomas Congdon.

Ferryland Court
6 Oct 1818 - James Sanders moved his property from Ferryland to Caplin Bay this fall.

Occupation:
Keith Matthews Name Files Sanders: bt 107/481 jas new fanny 53 ton own J.H./Robt Carter Ferryland.

By 1822, James Sanders was the captain of the Fanny, a 53 ton ship owned by James Howe Carter and Robert Carter of Ferryland. This new ship was registered with the Great Britain, Board of Trade, in the Certificates of Ship Registry for 1751-1854 (per BT 107, Vol. 481).

Keith Matthews Name Files Sanders: 1824 Sep bt 162/7 jas Fanny 53/4 nfld fishing reg 1822.

In September 1824, James Sanders was still captain of the Fanny, the 53 ton/4 man fishing ship. The ship, initially registered in 1822, was re-registered in Newfoundland with the Great Britain, Board of Trade (per BT 162, Vol. 7).

Keith Matthews Name Files Sanders: 1826 -67 bt 107/491 jas Seal 32 ton new (owner Ewan Stabb).

In 1826 James Sanders was the captain of the Seal, a new 32 ton ship that was owned by the prominent merchant, Ewan Stabb. She was registered with the Great Britain, Board of Trade, in the Certificates of Ship Registry for 1751-1854 (per BT 107, Vol. 491).

Census:
James Saunders - Tavern Keeper - Halifax, Halifax County.
Total number in family: 6 - 1 female under fourteen years of age, 4 above fourteen of age.

Died:
Deceased was a native of Ferryland. November 16, 1852 - Saunders, James - This 66 year old resident of Ferryland died at Halifax on October 22. Some documents have shown his death date as being in 1862 based on what they could decipher from the old headstone.

James married Joanna "Joan" Evoy Abt 1814, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Joanna (daughter of Michael Evoy and Elenor "Nelly" [-?-]) was born Abt 1793, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 27 Dec 1861, Halifax, Nova Scotia; was buried Abt 29 Dec 1861, Halifax, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married William Harris abt. 13 Jun 1811. William was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 26 Feb 1838, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1849 - 1855, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
27 Feb 1838 Penny, Edward claimed he had been assaulted by Sanders, Richard.

This incident appears to have stemmed from the charge of assault that Thomas Sanders made against Edward Penny on the previous day. On the following day, Penny was assaulted by Richard Sanders and threatened, but not assaulted, by John Sanders Junr.

Voter:
Voters Lists - Ferryland.
Sanders, Richard - 1849, 1852, 1855 - North Side

Other Events:

• Property: 9 Jan 1816, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; Surrogate Court - GN5 1 C 1 Page 30
• Residence: 10 Nov 1818, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; Surrogate Court - GN5 1 C 1 Pages 50-53
• Petition: 9 Oct 1827, Aquaforte, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 1803- 1835, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
The Ferryland Census of 1800 recorded that Robert was 17 years old (b. 1782/1783. However the Church of England death records says he was 82 when he died in 1858; indicating he was born in 1775/1776.

Property:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)

9 January 1816 - Ann Sanders and her brother Robert Sanders, grandchildren of Robert Carter (Magistrate/JP) of Ferryland, were present at the division of property called Carter's Plantation located at Aquaforte. Also present was Matthew Morry Jr, Ann's husband. Witnesses/Arbitrators: Tree, Francis; Sweetland, Benjamin.

The property being divided was part of the holdings that Robert Carter Esq. had given to "his daughter (Mary Sanders) and her issue", prior to her death. Her surviving husband, Daniel Sanders, was not mentioned in this transaction.

Residence:
It is not clear when Aquaforte was settled, but based on the Ferryland District Census of 1799/1800, there were no people enumerated there as residents. However, we know from various colonial records that several prominent and influential merchants of Ferryland, particularly the Bengers and Carters, held large tracts of land at Aquaforte. It is noted in these colonial records that, about 1776, members of the Carter family built a variety of houses, even a stone house, there. There is no evidence they lived at Aquaforte since Ferryland was their main place of residence.

Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
10 November 1818: Sanders, Robert - Resident of Aquaforte left his property to his children: Sanders, William, Daniel, James, Ann, and Mary. Witnesses: Gorman, Richard & Armstrong, William.

Petition:
In October 1827, residents of Aquaforte signed a memorial protesting against an intended increase on goods imported into Newfoundland, in particular duties on Spirits. Robert 'Sanders' signed this petition as one of "the principal, but poor Inhabitants" of that settlement. This memorial, signed by Robert and fourteen other heads of families, was then forwarded to Lord Goderich, Secretary of State for the Colonies.

Court Action:
Ferryland - District Court Actions - Late 1700's to Early 1800's
14 November 1803: Sanders, Robert - Testified in Kelligrew vs Griffin case.
14 October 1830: Morison, James sued; Sanders, Robert.
9 February 1835: Sanders, Robert - Sued: Mackey, John.
9 February 1835: Sanders, Robert - Sued: Paine, John.
16 March 1835: Sanders, Robert - Sued: Mackey, John.
16 March 1835: Sanders, Robert - Sued: Paine, John.

Ferryland - Surrogate Court Records
8 November 1820 - Carter, Samuel G. sued: - Sanders, Robert.

Ferryland Supreme Court Actions - Mid 1820' Through the Mid 1860's
1 - 11 November 1826: - Saunders, Robert - Sued: Holdsworth, Henry.
13 October 1831 - Cose, Samuel sued: - Saunders, Robert.

29 Oct 1835 to 4 Nov 1835, Saunders, Robert a.t.s Robert Swaine at 1835 sitting of Southern Circuit Court Action to recover £3.16 Defendant agrees to pay £2.10 and Plaintiff agrees. Taken from the Law Society compilation of Southern Circuit Court records.

Robert married unnamed_wife Saunders abt. 1806 (mixed marriage?), Ferryland, Newfoundland. unnamed_wife was born Abt 1780; died Between 1826 & 1858; was buried Between 1826 & 1858. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 1821 - 1839, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1840 - 1842, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1870/1871, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
30 April 1821 - Sanders, William - Sued: - Norris, Thomas.

Court of Sessions - Southern Circuit Minutes
24 August 1829 - Saunders, William - This master accused this person of refusing to work: Whalin, Pierce.
24 August 1829 - Kearney, Michael - testified in Sanders vs. Whalin.
8 December 1829 - Carter, Arthur - sued Saunders, William. Case set over to March 1830.
22 December 1829 - Smith, John - sued Saunders, William to recover £1 for work and labour done for Carter and his family.
10 March 1830 -Sanders, William - sued: Carter, A. H.
10 March 1830 Kearney, Michael - testified in Sanders vs. Carter.
10 March 1830 Kearney, Michael (Jr.) - testified in Sanders vs. Carter.
29 March 1830 Carter, A. H. sued Saunders, William. Carter awarded 'judgment by default' since William Saunders failed to appear.
17 May 1830 Sanders, William - sued this person for breach of contract. Dwyre, William refused to go to sea and then deserted.
2 August 1830 Walsh, John - sued this individual for breach of contract; Sanders,William claimed that his master had turned him away.
5 August 1830 Sanders, William - testified in case against Robert and James Carter.
23 August 1830 - Crown accused Saunders, William of selling rum in smaller quantities than allowed under regulations. Charges likely as a result of information provided by Walsh, John, former servant.
6 July 1835 - McHughes, Moses, - claimed that Saunders, William had beaten him.
12 November 1835 - Saunders, William - sued McHughes, Moses for neglect of duty.
8 August 1836 - Bulger, James complained that his master Saunders, William had not fulfilled certain agreements with him.

Ferryland Supreme Court
15 September 1832 Sanders, William - Member of Grand Jury.
16 October 1833 Sanders, William - Member of Grand Jury.

Voter:
Ferryland - Saunders, William - 1840, 1841 and 1842 - Pool.

Residence:
In both Lovell's 1871 Directory and McAlpine's 1870/71 Directory. there is a reference to a William Saunders living at 239 Gower Street in St. John's city. In Lovell's, William's occupation is given as a carpenter, while McAlpine's refers to his occupation as a ship carpenter.

In Sharp's Directory 1885/6, and Might's 1890 Directory, this same street address was occupied by William's son, John, who is listed as a ship carpenter.

As far as I can tell, this Gower Street address was very close to the area known as Theatre Hill, hence the reference to it in William's newspaper death notice. My research indicates that this location was commonly used in reference to the area of Queen's Road from the foot of Long's Hill to the junction of New Gower Street. It seems that official references to Theatre Hill may have disappeared after much of St. John's city was rebuilt after the Great St. John's Fire of 1892.

Buried:
The headstone information differs from the details carried in the local St. John's newspapers. The newspapers indicated that when William died in 1877, his age was 87. However, there is ten year difference in the age inscribed on his headstone. It states William was 77 years old when he died.

Belvedere Cemetery - St. John's, Newfoundland
Saunders William - June 17, 1878 - [age] 77; Capt,
Saunders Margaret - June 5, 1883 - [age] 73;
erected by son Peter Saunders.

Died:
"Deceased was "formerly of Ferryland." Funeral held from his residence on Theatre Hill, St. John's". His age, reported in the St. John's newspapers, was 87 years.

William married Margaret Bradshaw Abt 1835. Margaret was born Abt 1808, Placentia, Newfoundland; died 27 Jun 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 29 Jun 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 4 Jun 1790, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland
• Property: 1816, Aquaforte, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Ann's age recorded as 10 years in the Census of 1800.

Property:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
January 9, 1816 - Matthew Morry Jr, husband of Robert Carter's granddaughter Ann Sanders, was present at settling of the division of fishing rooms at Aquaforte with Robert Sanders. Witnesses: Tree, Francis; Sweetland, Benjamin.

Buried:
Deceased was the widow of the late Matthew Morry, J.P. Funeral held from the residence of W.W. LeMessurier. No place of burial was indicated but I would interpret from the wording that Ann was buried at St. John's, likely in Forest Road Anglican Cemetery.

Died:
Daily News - St. John's - June 15, 1867
On Thursday morning, 6th inst., after a long illness, Ann, widow of the late Matthew MORRY, Esq., J. P., Caplin Bay, aged 76 years.

Ann married Matthew Morry Abt 1811, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Matthew (son of Matthew Morry and Mary Graham) was born 27 Mar 1790, Dartmouth, Devon, England; died 29 Jun 1856, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Aug 1824, Renews, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Illegitimate

Baptism:
This record indicates that Sally was baptized at Renews by the Rev. C. Blackman, the Episcopalian Missionary stationed at Ferryland. He recorded that she was the illegitimate daughter of John Saunders, a merchant and planter at Renews and May Markin (or Martin), a pauper, of the same place.

The date is uncertain since these records appear to have been extracted from earlier documents and they are not necessarily in the proper chronological sequence. Another transcribed record says Sally was baptized on 21 Aug. 1824 and that her surname was Martin.

Notes:

Birth:
The baptism record that I located for this child does not identify his father's name but the child's given names suggest that his father was likely John William Saunders.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 14 Jun 1832, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Died:
Name recorded as Caroline Marion in the newspaper notices.

Caroline married George Henry Evans 6 Feb 1851, Ferryland, Newfoundland. George was born , Grand Bank, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 24 May 1834, St. John's, Newfoundland

Louisa married Heber Budden 16 Nov 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland. Heber was born Abt 1836, Quebec; died Abt 1906. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 May 1836, St. John's, Newfoundland

Mary married William Budden 15 Oct 1878, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. William was born 22 Jan 1830, Quebec; died 21 Jul 1913, Outremont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried Abt 23 Jul 1913, Outremont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 25 Jul 1838, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Buried:
Noted as Wesleyan

Isabel married William Budden 18 Sep 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland. William was born 22 Jan 1830, Quebec; died 21 Jul 1913, Outremont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried Abt 23 Jul 1913, Outremont, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Her age was recorded as 73 and her street address given as Cornwall Ave.

Marion married Samuel John Boone 3 Oct 1869, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland. Samuel was born Abt 1834, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 10 Feb 1908, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 12 Feb 1908, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 15 Oct 1840, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Buried:
Record doesn't state where this child was buried.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 23 Jul 1843, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
This entry has an error since the baptism was recorded for a date earlier than the birth date. It is possible they were interchanged or the baptism year was 1843 rather than 1842??

Mary married James Karney 15 Jul 1836, Halifax, Nova Scotia. James was born Abt 1805, Co. Cavan, Ireland; died 30 Oct 1868, Halifax, Nova Scotia ; was buried Abt 1 Oct 1868, Halifax, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Special Note: 1881, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
In the 1871 Canada Census, there is a listing for a William Saunders (age 42) who was born in Newfoundland. He is recorded as being a Roman Catholic, living in a Hospital for the Insane. His occupation was recorded as a stevedore.

Census:
In the 1881 Canada Census, William Saunders, 67, a stevedore, was living in an Insane Asylum. He was a Roman Catholic, born in Newfoundland.

Special Note:
The name William Saunders appears as a witness at the marriages of three daughters of James and Joanna (Evoy) Saunders at St. Mary's Basilica in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the 1840s and 1850s. These events suggest a close kinship, and although I found no documented proof that William was their brother, I believe it is a strong possibility.

Buried:
William is commemorated on the same headstone as James and Johanna Saunders and one of their granddaughters.

Other Events:

• Court Action: 1837 -1838, Ferryland, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1840-1844, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Place of birth given as Ferryland in his marriage record.

_UID:
Ferryland Court Records


15 1837 John Sanders Junr. Charged with obstructing the constables in execution of their duties.

22 Nov. 1838, Grand Jury List - John Sanders member. It was recorded that the Magistrates/J.P. present were: Robert Carter, Peter Winser, Alan Goodridge, and J.W. Sanders, Esq.

Court Action:
In today's world the term 'Junior' is usually applied when referring to a son with the same forename as his father. However, in earlier times it was also used to distinguish between any two males, with the same names, to identify the subject person by virtue of his relative age. Based on a search of various Ferryland Court records, a younger John Sanders was first recorded about 1837. He was referred to as John Sanders, Junr. in two records and later in 1838 just as John Sanders in another record.

Court of Sessions - Southern Circuit Minutes
15 February 1837 - Sanders, John Junr.(and others) charged with obstructing the constables in the execution of their duties.
27 February 1838 - Penny, Edward vs. Sanders, John Junr. Penny claimed John had threatened him. This incident was likely in relation to Penny assaulting a Thomas Sanders on the previous day, February 26. Also on February 27, and likely because of the same incident, Penny charged Richard Sanders with assaulting him.
22 November 1838 - John Sanders - Member of the Grand Jury. The Magistrates/JPs at this session were Robert Carter, Peter Winser, Alan Goodridge and J.W. Sanders Esq. The latter was likely John Sanders' uncle.


Voter:
In 1840 and 1841, the Voter Lists for the settlement of Ferryland, recorded John Sanders's 'place of abode' as the North Side. In 1842, it lists a John Saunders at Cold East [Point], and likewise, a John Sanders is listed at the same 'place of abode' in 1844. A later update notation, written in the 1844 Voters List, states 'died 1845'. The validity of this update note is questionable since there is no other reference to indicate that it is factual.

To add to the confusion, the baptism records at St. John's show a son, James, was baptised there to John and Catherine in May 1842. While this baptism suggests James was born at St. John's and his family had moved there, this may not have been the case. The Voters Lists raise the possibility that John and Catherine may have lived at Ferryland until 1844. The next three children for this couple were baptised at St. John's between February 1845 and September 1847 before they moved on to Nova Scotia.

John married Catherine Madden 1840, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Catherine was born Abt 1821, Renews, Newfoundland; died Aft 1865; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Elena's(sic)age given as 44 in her Nova Scotia death record.

Died:
Eleanor Crocket, died 1864 in Halifax, Halifax County. Deceased was the widow of the late Capt. Thomas Crocket and the daughter of the late James Saunders, Ferryland.

Eleanor married Thomas Crockett 3 Jun 1837, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Thomas was born abt. 1817, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland; died 20 Aug 1852, Gulf of Mexico; was buried aft. Aug 1852, Kirkbean, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. [Group Sheet]

Joanna married William Devine 13 Aug 1850, Halifax, Nova Scotia. William was born abt. 1816, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Census:
Family surname enumerated as Affeck while other documents spell the surname Affleck. Catherine Affeck(47)is shown as a widow living with her five children Johanna(22), James(18), Peter(16), Francis(13) and Frances(7) in Ward 5, Halifax West. It indicates that the family was Roman Catholic and while Catherine was born in Newfoundland, all of her children were born in Nova Scotia. At the time of the census, James was the only one employed in the family.

Died:
Date: April 13 1889 - County: Saint John - Place: Saint John
Newspaper: The Daily Telegraph

d. Halifax, N.S., 11th inst., Catherine AFFLECK widow of Capt. James AFFLECK, left one son, three daughters.

Catherine married James Affleck 24 Jul 1844, Halifax, Nova Scotia. James was born Abt 1814, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England; died Abt 1870, at sea. [Group Sheet]

Alice married John Pugh 19 Apr 1847, Halifax, Nova Scotia. John was born Abt 1821, Ireland; died 23 Sep 1900, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Abt 25 Sept 1900, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
The 1860 US Census indicated that Sarah was born in Nova Scotia, however, her marriage record stated that her birthplace was Newfoundland.

Sarah married Nicholas Lawrence 31 Dec 1850, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nicholas was born abt. 1821, Germany; died 14 Feb 1862, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States; was buried abt. 16 Feb 1862, Halifax, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
Wife of Thomas Comerford, 5th daughter of the late William Harris of Ferryland. She left 2 children.

Elizabeth — Thomas Comerford. Thomas was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 10 Nov 1818, Aquaforte, Newfoundland
• Property: 25 Sep 1861, Aquaforte, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
There are no precise references as to when Robert Saunders moved from Ferryland to Aquaforte, therefore it is possible that Anne was born at Aquaforte.

Residence:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
November 10, 1818: Sanders, Robert - Resident of Aquaforte left his property to his children: Sanders, William, Daniel, James, Ann, and Mary. Witnesses: Gorman, Richard & Armstrong, William.

Property:
In 1861, Nancy (Saunders) Condon applied to the Supreme Count of Newfoundland for an equitable share of her deceased father's "Fishery Room Plantation and premises at Aquaforte". In that document it is noted that her husband, Edward Condon, was a shipwright.

Buried:
Ferryland RC Cemetery
CONDON - Ann Condon, died 23 October 1883; 75 yrs. erected by her son Edward. also his son Edward John, drowned 30 July 1906; aged 22 yrs.

Died:
St. John's newspapers reported her death was on the 24th of September 1882.

Anne married Edward Condon 8 Feb 1827, St. John's, Newfoundland. Edward was born Abt 1795, Waterford, Ireland; died 7 Feb 1871, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 9 Feb 1871, Our Lady of Fatima RC Cemetery, Aquaforte, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 10 Nov 1818, Aquaforte, Newfoundland
• Court Action: 1829, Ferryland, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
There are no precise references as to when Robert Saunders moved from Ferryland to Aquaforte, therefore it is possible that Daniel was born at Aquaforte.

Residence:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
November 10, 1818: Sanders, Robert - Resident of Aquaforte left his property to his children: Sanders, William, Daniel, James, Ann, and Mary. Witnesses: Gorman, Richard & Armstrong, William.

Court Action:
Ferryland District Court Records
14 December 1829 Saunders, Donald - Sued this person for wood not paid for: Morrison, James.
14 December 1829 Saunders, Robert - Father of: Saunders, Donald.

No other references to a Donald Saunders were found, so in all likelihood this reference is a court error and refers to Daniel Saunders, son of Robert. (Kevin Reddigan).

Died:
Robert Carter's Journal - Friday 21 October, 1836.
Strong gale S.S.W., with hard rain and heavy sea. It is reported Daniel Sanders and his boys are missing from Aquaforte, supposed to have been upset in a small fishing boat two nights ago off Aquaforte.

The 'boys' mentioned were likely Daniel's fishing crew, but no names are known at this point in time. [It is unknown if any of the bodies were later recovered from this mishap.]

Daniel married Mary Carew 19 Nov 1835, St. John's, Newfoundland. Mary was born Yes, date unknown; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 10 Nov 1818, Aquaforte, Newfoundland
• Residence: 1871, Aquaforte, Newfoundland

Notes:

Ferryland Supreme Court Actions - Mid 1820' Through the Mid 1860's
October 10, 1861 Saunders, William - Testified in Carter vs Cose.

Birth:
Approximate birth year based on age (62 yrs.) when he died in 1871 (per family headstone).

There are no precise references as to when Robert Saunders moved from Ferryland to Aquaforte, therefore it is possible that William was born at Aquaforte.

Residence:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
November 10, 1818: Sanders, Robert - Resident of Aquaforte left his property to his children: Sanders, William, Daniel, James, Ann, and Mary. Witnesses: Gorman, Richard & Armstrong, William.

Residence:
Lovell's 1871 Directory
Aquaforte: Saunders William, planter.

Buried:
SAUNDERS - William Saunders, died 22 February 1871. Aged: 62 Years - erected by his wife Frances.

William married Frances "Fanny" Sliney Abt 9 Jan 1842, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Frances was born Abt 1818, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1897, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 8 Apr 1897, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 10 Nov 1818, Aquaforte, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Records from Halifax indicate that Mary was 39 when she died so she was born about 1814. There are no precise references as to when Robert Saunders moved from Ferryland to Aquaforte, therefore it is possible that Mary was born at Aquaforte.

Residence:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
November 10, 1818: Sanders, Robert - Resident of Aquaforte left his property to his children: Sanders, William, Daniel, James, Ann, and Mary. Witnesses: Gorman, Richard & Armstrong, William.

Buried:
Burial records individual as Mary 'Meagher' of St. John's, Newfoundland. Her husband was identified as Sylvester.

Died:
Deceased was a native of Newfoundland. She left a young family. [Age was also recorded as 39 years.]

Mary married Sylvester Maher 8 May 1844, St. John's, Newfoundland. Sylvester was born abt. Jun 1812, Newfoundland; died 2 Aug 1892, Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; was buried Abt 4 Aug 1892, Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 10 Nov 1818, Aquaforte, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
There are no precise references as to when Robert Saunders moved from Ferryland to Aquaforte, therefore it is possible that James was born at Aquaforte.

Residence:
Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
November 10, 1818: Sanders, Robert - Resident of Aquaforte left his property to his children: Sanders, William, Daniel, James, Ann, and Mary. Witnesses: Gorman, Richard & Armstrong, William.

James married Bridget Bef 1861. Bridget was born Yes, date unknown; died Aft 1861; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Ellen married Patrick Canning Bef 1861. Patrick was born Yes, date unknown; died Aft 1863; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married William Kelly 17 May 1854, St. John's, Newfoundland. William was born Yes, date unknown, Placentia, Newfoundland; died Aft 1866; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Based on a list of burials from the Holy Cross Historical Trust website - http://www.holycrosshalifax.ca/

Died:
The online information is very hard to read but it appears to indicates that Robert was a dairyman. It says he was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and his home was on 66 Seymour Street in Halifax, NS.

Robert married Ellen Connors Abt 1861. Ellen was born 1840, Ireland; died 3 Mar 1890, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 5 Mar 1890, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Will: 1918, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Newfoundland will books vol 11 pages 109 to 111 - probate year 1918. See: http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/saunders-peter-11-109.shtml

Notes:

Birth:
No baptism record located for Peter, however, in the 1911 Canada Census at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Peter was recorded as being born in Newfoundland in Apr. 1836.

Name:
Second name from Catherine's burial record in Montreal, QC.

Will:
The daughter with the French sounding name of 'Dame Theresa (Saunders) Cote' was actually Mrs. Teresa (Saunders) Cody. Although her husband, William Patrick, was Quebec-born, he was not French. Both of his parents were born in Newfoundland.

Died:
His burial service was held at Notre Dame Basilica.

Peter married Anastasia Barry 24 Feb 1862, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Anastasia was born Abt 1830, Waterford, Ireland; died 3 Jan 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 5 Jan 1903, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Peter married Katherine Hayse 20 Nov 1904, St. John's, Newfoundland. Katherine was born Sep 1856, Ireland; died 9 May 1916, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; was buried 11 May 1916, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 1 Oct 1844, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Name:
Even though he was baptised as Michael John, no later references were found for him under that baptismal name format. It appears that he was the son, John, referred to in all later records.

Baptism:
Father's surname spelled Sanders and mother's surname spelled Bradsha in the church records. It is possible that Michael John was baptised on Oct 2 since the date is partially obscured inside the registration book gutter.The godparents were Thomas Power and Ema (sic) Harris.

Michael married Johanna Foley 11 Nov 1873, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Johanna was born Abt 1852, Newfoundland; died Bef 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptism: 22 Jan 1847, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were William Harris and Alice Power.

Other Events:

• Baptism: 30 Nov 1849, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

Notes:

Baptism:
Godparents were Joseph Brine? and Margaret Armstrong.

Died:
When (Michael) John Saunders married in 1873, one of his witnesses was Anne Saunders, quite likely his sister.

Thomas married Eliza Hutchings Lemessurier 26 Nov 1840. Eliza was born 1809; died 28 Nov 1892, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Matthew married Elizabeth Chafe 18 Jul 1838, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. Elizabeth was born 25 Sep 1815, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland; died 22 Jul 1838, Petty Harbour, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Matthew married Elizabeth Coleman 19 Feb 1844. Elizabeth was born Abt 1813, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 5 Jun 1884, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

William married Jane Winsor 29 Apr 1845. Jane was born 6 Jan 1819, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; died 19 Feb 1868, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

Mary married Peter Paint Lemessurier 7 Feb 1843. Peter was born 1812, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1884. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

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

John married Elizabeth Sarah Winsor 12 Dec 1848. Elizabeth was born 8 Sep 1827, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; died 16 Feb 1879, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1877 ROCHFORT Business Directory - St. John's City District MORRY Benj. S., Collins block, Duckworth st

Benjamin married Sarah Weston Carter 2 May 1850. Sarah was born Abt 1827, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 17 Oct 1893, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Newfoundland Vital Statistics - Volume 30A - Marriages -- Part 1 - 1830 - 1870 - St. Thomas Anglican Church, - St John's, Nfld

Nov 5 1852, St Johns: Arthur Kemp MORRY, bach, Caplin Cove, Ferryland, Mary CARTER, spinster, Ferryland, "not legible"

Arthur married Mary Oxenham Carter 5 Nov 1852, St. Thomas' Anglican Church, St. John's, Newfoundland. Mary was born 27 Jan 1829, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 29 Sep 1895; was buried , Caplin Cove Anglican Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

Henry — Mary Devereaux. Mary (daughter of Michael Devereaux) was born Abt 1831, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 8 Aug 1870, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Robert married Maria Victoria Matilda Winsor 19 Jun 1859. Maria was born 23 Oct 1834, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; died 21 Dec 1906, Aquaforte, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Priscilla married William Warner Lemessurier 20 Jan 1858. William was born 1819, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1897. [Group Sheet]