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Michael Rossiter

Male Abt 1809 - 1898  (~ 89 years)


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  1. 1.  Michael Rossiter was born Abt 1809, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 5 Mar 1898, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    According to the Vital Statistics death records, Michael Rossiter was born in Caplin Bay about 1809 but he died at Fermeuse. He appears to have lived at Caplin Bay for at least the first 50 years. He is noted in the voters lists at Caplin Bay from 1846 to 1859 but obviously moved to Fermeuse sometime after the latter date.

    Although he was not listed at Caplin Bay nor Fermeuse in Lovell's 1871 Directory, he is listed in McAlpines Directory 1870-71 CAPLIN BAY Rossiter Michael fisherman

    McAlpine's 1894-97 Directory - Ferryland District - FERMEUSE ROSSITER Michael fisherman ROSSITER Patrick fisherman ROSSITER Joseph fisherman

    Michael — Mary MacNamara. Mary (daughter of Patrick MacNamara) was born Abt 1822, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 30 Aug 1900, Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Patrick Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1850, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 21 Apr 1908, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.
    2. 3. Bridget Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1851, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 15 Feb 1896, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    3. 4. Ellen Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1851, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 30 Nov 1918, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.
    4. 5. Joseph Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Dec 1859, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 17 Mar 1909, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Patrick Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born Abt 1850, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 21 Apr 1908, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Patrick's death record states he was born in Fermeuse, NF. However, according to the voters list, his father Michael was living at Caplin Bay during the timeframe he was born.

    McAlpine's 1898 Directory - Ferryland District - Fermeuse ROSSITER Patk fisherman ROSSITER Michael sr. fisherman ROSSITER Joseph fisherman ROSSITER Michl jr. fisherman

    Patrick married Lucy Anne Fahey 13 Jan 1874, Renews, Newfoundland. Lucy was born , Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Bef 1878, Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Michael Patrick Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Nov 1874, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Aft 1935.

    Patrick married Catherine Oates 13 Jan 1878, Renews, Newfoundland. Catherine was born Abt 1856, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 18 Aug 1929, Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Joseph Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Nov 1878, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 8. Frances Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1881, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Aft 1935.

  2. 3.  Bridget Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born Abt 1851, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 15 Feb 1896, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Notes:

    Bridget's headstone gives her date of death as Feb 15 1897. Her death record states that she died on Feb 15 1896 at 55 years old. The death record also states that she was born at Fermeuse. However, since Michael Rossiter was living at Caplin Bay in that timeframe, she may have been born at Caplin Bay.

    Bridget — James Brophy. James was born Abt 1834, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 22 Mar 1916, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Ellen Brophy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Mar 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 10. Bridget Brophy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Feb 1871; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 11. Michael Brophy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Oct 1872; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 12. Johanna Brophy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Mar 1874; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 13. Mary Joseph Brophy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Sep 1875; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  Ellen Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born Abt 1851, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 30 Nov 1918, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Ellen's death record states that she was born at Fermeuse. However, since Michael Rossiter was living at Caplin Bay in that timeframe, she may have been born at Caplin Bay.

    Ellen married William Ryan 21 Sep 1873, Renews, Newfoundland. William was born Abt 1847, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 25 May 1933, Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Catherine Ryan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Nov 1873; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 15. Joseph Ryan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jan 1875; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 16. Peter Joseph Ryan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jan 1877; died 5 Dec 1936; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

  4. 5.  Joseph Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born Abt Dec 1859, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 17 Mar 1909, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 19 Dec 1859, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

    Notes:

    There is no record of any children from this marriage. Joseph's death record states that he was born in Fermeuse, however, his father Michael was living at Caplin Bay in 1859 according to the voters List. The godparents, Patrick Power and Mary Hearn, appear to be from Caplin Bay.

    Joseph married Anne Oates 12 Jan 1882, Renews, Newfoundland. Anne was born Abt Mar 1861, Renews, Newfoundland; died 22 Oct 1916, Fermeuse, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Michael Patrick Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Nov 1874, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Aft 1935.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Nov 1874, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

    Michael married Bridget Whelan 27 Nov 1899, Renews, Newfoundland. Bridget was born Abt Jul 1876, Renews, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Patrick Joseph "Pad" Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Nov 1900, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 1980, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    2. 18. Nicholas Michael Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Oct 1902, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 27 Dec 1989, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 29 Dec 1989, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland.
    3. 19. Lucy Anne Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Sep 1905, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Sep 1998, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 21 Sep 1998, St. Anthony's Cemetery, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States.
    4. 20. Andrew Joseph Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt May 1908, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Bef 1919, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.
    5. 21. Mary Jane "Janie" Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1910, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 7.  Mary Joseph Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Nov 1878, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Nov 1878, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  3. 8.  Frances Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt 1881, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Aft 1935.

    Notes:

    Frances is listed in the 1935 Census as the sister of Patrick Rossiter (born 1900) and living with him and his father Michael (born 1874). Her age is listed as 54 which means she was born about 1881. There is no record for a Rossiter with this name in any of the Renews baptism records. Based on her age she is unlikely to be Patrick's sister but probably his aunt - his father's sister. In the 1921 Census, his father's sister is listed as Mary Rossiter (single) born Nov. 1889 (actual date Nov 1878) living with her mother (Patrick's grandmother, Catherine Oates Rossiter).


  4. 9.  Ellen Brophy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bridget2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Mar 1861; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Mar 1877, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  5. 10.  Bridget Brophy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bridget2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Feb 1871; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Feb 1871, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  6. 11.  Michael Brophy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bridget2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Oct 1872; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Oct 1872, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  7. 12.  Johanna Brophy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bridget2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Mar 1874; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Mar 1874, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  8. 13.  Mary Joseph Brophy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Bridget2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Sep 1875; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Sep 1875, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  9. 14.  Catherine Ryan Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ellen2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Nov 1873; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 4 Nov 1873, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  10. 15.  Joseph Ryan Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ellen2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Jan 1875; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Jan 1875, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland


  11. 16.  Peter Joseph Ryan Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ellen2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Jan 1877; died 5 Dec 1936; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 22 Jan 1877, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Patrick Joseph "Pad" Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Michael3, 2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Nov 1900, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 1980, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; was buried , St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 2 Nov 1900, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

    Patrick — Catherine Maher. Catherine was born 1903, Aquaforte, Newfoundland; died 15 Mar 1994, The Goulds, Newfoundland; was buried 17 Mar 1994, St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery, Fermeuse, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 18.  Nicholas Michael Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Michael3, 2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Oct 1902, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died 27 Dec 1989, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 29 Dec 1989, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 17 Oct 1902, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

    Nicholas — Ann. Ann was born Abt 1903; died 7 Sep 1993, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 10 Sep 1993, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Thomas Pius Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born , St. John's, Newfoundland.
    2. 23. Leonard Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born , St. John's, Newfoundland.
    3. 24. Jean Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born , St. John's, Newfoundland.
    4. 25. Lucy Rossiter  Descendancy chart to this point was born , St. John's, Newfoundland.

  3. 19.  Lucy Anne Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Michael3, 2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt Sep 1905, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Sep 1998, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States; was buried 21 Sep 1998, St. Anthony's Cemetery, East Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 19 Sep 1905, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956 Lucy Rossiter Arrival Date: 30 Dec 1922 Age: 17 Birth Date: abt 1905 Birthplace: Fermense Nf Gender: Female Race/Nationality: English Port of Arrival: Vanceboro, Maine, USA Departure Contact: Father Michael Arrival Contact: Aunt Mrs. Jas Howe Record has photo?: No

    Her aunt was the former Esther Whelan, daughter of Nicholas and Jane (Robinson) Whelan (KR).


    The Boston Globe - EAST FALMOUTH RESIDENT - Author: Date: 09/21/1998 Page: B9 Section: Obituary

    A funeral Mass will be said today for Lucy A. (Rossiter) Luker, a longtime resident of East Falmouth who died at the JML Care Center in Falmouth on Saturday. She was 93. Ms. Luker was born in Fermeuse, Newfoundland. She was a resident of Maynard for several years before moving to East Falmouth.

    She leaves three sons, George P. of Framingham,

    Cut'' of Nashua, and Jim of Norristown, Pa.

    Today's Mass will be said at noon in St. Anthony's Church in East Falmouth. Burial will be in St. Anthony's Cemetery in East Falmouth.

    Lucy — Mr. Luker. [Group Sheet]


  4. 20.  Andrew Joseph Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Michael3, 2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Abt May 1908, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Bef 1919, Fermeuse, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 May 1908, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Died:
    Based on evidence in Ferryland Court records for 1919.


  5. 21.  Mary Jane "Janie" Rossiter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Michael3, 2.Patrick2, 1.Michael1) was born Apr 1910, Fermeuse, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 23 Apr 1910, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland
  
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