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OAKE

Researcher: Sherry Oake - roake@mondenet.com
Address: 3792 Alderwood St., Gloucester, ON, K1T 2G2
Phone:
Description: Seeking info of siblings, parents and children of David OAKE, born 1847(?) in Little Bay, died 1908 Tilt Cove, buried at Beaver Pond Cemetary.
David OAKE married Maria (Isabella) Blandford in 1869 at Tilt Cove. They had 5 children: Joseph Robert (died as infant), Mary Susannah, John Thomas, William James, and Ernest.
Ernest OAKE married Jemima DAWE and lived in Deer Lake. (see cross reference to Jonathan DAWE)
Area of Research: Newfoundland Island
Extent of research: Limited
[January/2004]

OATES

Researcher:Paul Sharpe - pgsharpe@hotmail.com
Address:52 Ascot Drive Fredericton, NB E3B 6C3
Phone:506-455-6033
Description:Seeking ancestral info regarding David OATES, b.abt 1770-1800, and wife Patience. They had children, Robert b. Sep 16,1807, George b. May 3,1810, John b. Jan 31,1813,Mary,Sarah,David, Elizabeth,and Thomas. They were probably all born around Conception Bay although David may have immigrated from England. I have some info on siblings beyond this level and am researching further at PANL.
Area of Research:East Coast
Extent of research:Limited
[May/2001]

OATS

Researcher:Pauline Laing - pslaing36@hotmail.com
Researching:My Grandmother was Marjorie Oats(Parsons) Her husband was william Oats. She was born in the late 1800's She had four children One died at a very young age The other three were Edith(Walter Laing), Roy Oats(Mable), Vera she is married but I do not know her Married name.I want info on Marjorie and william's Families.
Area of Research:Entire Province
Extent of research:Limited
[Oct/2000]

O'BRIEN

Researcher: Jonathan O'Brien - m_k_obrien@hotmail.com
Address: 1441 NE 16th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: 954-873-2610
Researching: Seeking information regarding Bernard J. and/or Margaret O'Brien (maiden name Drane). Bernard's father's name was Thomas, and his mother's name Joanna. They were all originally from Harbor Grace. Any information would be great! Thank you :)
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Limited
[March-2011]

O'BRIEN

Researcher: Bill Dorgan - billdorgan@billdorgan.com
Address: 1441 NE 16th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Phone: 954-873-2610
Researching: The BRIEN (O'BRIEN) family of Michael O'BRIEN
b. ABT 1816, Aquaforte, Newfoundland
d. 8 OCT 1894, Fermeuse, Newfoundland
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Limited
[June/2005]

O'BRIEN

Researcher: Shelley O'Brien - shelley.obrien@roadrunner.nf.net
Address:
Phone:
Description: Researching O'Brien Family, Torbay, Newfoundland. View my web page and see if you can link to my information or have anything to add to share with others researching the same line. http://www.angelfire.com/rock3/shelleyobrienfamtree/index.html
Area of Research: Torbay
Extent of research: Extensive
[October/2003]

O'BRIEN

Researcher: Rhonda Simpson - darsimp@sympatico.ca
Address: 786 Selkirk Rd, Kingston, ON K7P 1A5
Phone:
Description: Searching for ancestors and relatives of Patrick O'BRIEN b. August 1889 d.1964 , brother James O'BRIEN b. 1881 d. ? sister Annie O'BRIEN b. 1891 d. ? Aunt Sarah o'Neill b. 1853 d.? all in 1921 census of Harbour Grace, NFLD. Patrick O'Brien married Cecilia Butler b. 1900 d. 1990. They had seven children, Ron, Dorothy, Marie, Helen, Agnes, Michael,James. Any information on the O'BRIEN, O'Neill and Butler family would be greatly appreciated
Area of Research: Conception Bay
Extent of research: Limited
[February/2002]

O'BRIEN

Researcher:Jean Lewis - bjslewis@msn.com
Address: 4420 33rd Street Lubbock TX 79410 USA
Phone:806/799-1697
Description:Seeking additional info on ancestors of our grandmother Mary Brigit O'BRIEN Lewis whose father Maurice O'BRIEN (d. Sep 26,1892) and brother Lawrence O'BRIEN (d. Jan. 25, 1909) are buried in the Avondale Cemetery. There are 18 other O'BRIENS listed as buried in this cemetery. Would like to make contact with anyone having any information on any of these O'BRIENS.
Area of Research:Conception Bay
Extent of research: Limited
[June/2001]

O'BRIEN

Researcher:Jean Lewis - bjslewis@msn.com
Address:4420 33rd Street Lubbock Texas USA 79410
Phone:806 799 1697
Description:MARY BRIGIT O'BRIEN lived with her family in the Conception Bay area in the 1880's. She married John Lewis, a fisherman. Her father MAURICE O'BRIEN died Sep 26, 1892 age 76 and a brother LAWRENCE O'BRIEN died Jan. 25, 1909 age 53. We found them listed on the AVONDALE CEMETERY website. There are 18 more O'BRIENS listed as buried in this cemetery. We would be interested in making contact with anyone who might have additional information on this O'BRIEN family.
Area of Research:Conception Bay
Extent of research:Limited
[May/2001]

O'BRIEN

Researcher:Jack Brine - brine@pacbell.net
Researching:Looking for any information on Edward (Edmund) O'Brien ( psbly Brien) who married Catherine Baird 7 Jan, 1889. Naturalization papers indicate that Edward was born in St. John's, NF 13 May, 1870. Informaion indicates that he was a Catholic.
Area of Research:Entire Province
Extent of research:Limited
[Sept/2000]

O'GRADY

Researcher:John J. Higgins - john.higgins@nf.sympatico.ca
Researching:Seeking info on the parents of Hannah (O'Grady) Higgins, Mary (O'Grady) Mitchell, Kitty (O'Grady) Phelan and William O'Grady. Father's name was William O'Grady and mother's name was Catherine (maiden name may have been Wiltshire) I have no other info on the parents other than that they lived in St. John's, Nfld. Any additional info would be appreciated.
Description:Wish to inform that I have found new info which requires a change to my original posting for Catherine (Wiltshire) O'Grady Her maiden name was actually Brennan, although she does have a connection to a Wiltshire. Through a query I received through the Newfoundland Grand Banks site, it has been determined that Catherine did indeed marry William O'Grady. The Wiltshire connection was actually on his side of the family. William's mother was Sarah (1792-27 Mar 1882). After the death of William's father, Sarah married a George Wiltshire (1805-10 Jan 1882). Marriage of George and Sarah took place at the St. John's, Nfld. Anglican Cathedral on 30 Dec 1838.
Area of Research:St. John's
Extent of research:Moderate
[Oct/2000][Dec/2001]

O'HEARN

Researcher: Albert H. Burns - a.h.burns@Verizon.net
Address:9 Statler Road Belmont, MA 02478
Phone:
Description: Seeking my cousin's wife family from Newfoundland, Joanna O'Hearn born about 1882.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Limited
[March 2007]

OHALLIGAN

Researcher: Allan - Lolita1@attcanada.ca
Address:223 Heiman Street, Kitchener, Ontario, N2M 3M2
Phone:
Description: Tommas Mulroomey,1900 Red Island ,Newfoundland Father of Daniel,Mike,Joseph,and Mary.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Extensive
[February/2002]

O'KEEFE

Researcher: Shelley O'Brien - shelley_obrien30@hotmail.com
Address: 28 Doyle's & Quigley's Lane, Torbay, NL A1K 1A7
Phone:
Researching: Researching FRANCES KEEFE/O'KEEFE b. Mar, 1843 in POUCH COVE, NL. She married THOMAS MARTIN of FLATROCK, NL.
Children:
1. JAMES MARTIN b. Nov, 1879 married ROSEANNA HOULIHAN. Children: David, Maurice, Thomas, Joseph, Beatrice, Mary and Catherine.
2. DANIEL MARTIN b. Sept. 1884 married CHARLOTTE JOHNSON. Children: Mary, Thomas, Andrew, John, Josephine, Patrick, Sarah and Agnes.
3. PATRICK MARTIN b. Oct, 1873 married MARY WHITTY. Children: Isabel, Michael and Frances.
4. MARY JANE MARTIN b. Aug, 1875 maried OLIVER STAMP.
5. THOMAS MARTIN b. July, 1877 married ANNIE PARSONS. Children: Vincent, Stanley, Catherine, Raymond, Charles, Francis, Winnifred, Dorthy, Rita, Julie and Auther.
6. JOHN MARTIN b. Feb. 1882 married ALICE CORCORAN. Children: Lenard, Louise, Alexander, Patrick, James, Harold, Anna and Laura.
Any information greatly appreciated.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Very Limited
[November/2003]

OLDFORD

Researcher: Sharon Oldford-Oram - sharon.oram@nf.sympatico.ca
Address: Caplin Cove, NL
Phone:
Description: Looking for parents of Andrew OLDFORD (born abt. 1821 died Sep 4, 1904 at Salvage). Born somewhere in Bonavista or Trinity Bay. Married Rebecca HAPGOOD on Oct 28, 1845. Known siblings: Bertram and Fred.
Area of Research: Bonavista Bay
Extent of Research: Extensive
[October/2005]

OLDFORD

Researcher: Janet Ramcharitar - janramcharitar@sympatico.ca
Address: 15 Oxford Drive, #108, TORONTO ON M6M 5C4
Phone: 416-243-1963
Description: Looking for Cassander Oldford born about 1840. She married James Green of Greenspond Or Ship Island. They had at least one son Edward. All listings say James Green married Keziah Overt but that is wrong. All family records say James married Cassander. Does any one have any info?
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of Research: Extensive
[June/2005]

OLDFORD

Researcher : Sharon Oldford-Oram - sharon.oram@nf.sympatico.ca
Address: Box 7, Site 4, RR # 1, Caplin Cove - Hillview, NL, A0E 2A0
Phone:
Description : Looking for any information on Annie Theresa OLDFORD born March 3, 1906 in Burnside, NL. Married Caleb DIAMOND, born Nov 23 1905, died November 1974 in New York. Last known address Woodmere, Long Island, New York. May have moved to Florida mid 1990's. Any help appreciated.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research Moderate
[September/2003]

OLDFORD

Researcher:Marjorie Oldford - owens-oldford@home.com
Address:134 4th street south east Portagela Prairie,Manitoba R1N IK4
Phone:204 2394845
Description:Find out who the Parents of Elias Oldford from Bunyan's Cove,Bonivista Bay,Nfld. I would also like to know who the Siblings were of Elias Oldford. I am putting together a family tree. I would also like to get information on the descendants of the above. Where did the Oldfords come to Canada from? Thanks for any help I can get.I am the daughter-in-law of Robert Oldford Sr.whose orgin is Bunyan's Cove.
Area of Research:Bonavista Bay
Extent of research:Limited
[Oct/2000]

OLDFORD

Researcher :MARVIN L. OLDFORD - moldford@morgan.ucs.mun.ca
Address :9 Pike Place Mt. Pearl, NF. A1N2K8
Phone: 709-364-8643
Area of Research :Entire Province
Extent of researchModerate
Description :Seeking information on Robert Oldford who lived in Grand Falls sometime between 1875 and 1937. Robert had a son, Ernest John, who moved to the USA.
[Apr/2000]

O'NEIL

Researcher: Theresa West - swest@nl.rogers.com
Address: 1416 Conception Bay HWY, Conception Bay South, NL, A1X-6J5
Phone:
Description: I am looking for the Byrne Family. My grandfathers name was Michael J Byrne b 1884 d 1968, Michael was marrid twice, his first wife was Margaret Baird they had two children Mary and Margaret both died at a young age along with his wife.Then he married Lillian(Alice) O'Neil b 1892 d 1978, they had the following children Leo, William, Robert, Gregory, Marie, Mary, Michael, Edward, Lillian,Theresa(who died in a southside landslide)and Lucille (adopted).Still having difficulty finding the O'Neils. PLEASE HELP!
Area of Research: St. John's
Extent of Research: Limited
[October/2003][January/2006]

O'NEILL

Researcher: Ruby Myers Address: Box 292, Foremost, AB, T0K 0X0
Phone: 403-867-2882
Description: G-father Patrick O'Neill b-1863 St. John's NFLD married to Margaret Ann Martin. She died May 15 1966. He died July 16 1931. GGgrandfather John O'Neill married to Anne Power ?? Margaret's parents Patrick Martin and Anne Hynes. Anyone with info on these please write at address above. Also looking for William Bernard Rose born Sept 16,1889 St John's, died 1938 married to Susan Butler born June 10,1887. Susan's family from Pouch Cove. Father was Martin Butler, died Mar 18 1935 in Pouch Cove. Where is Pouch Cove?
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of Research: Very Limited
[March/2004]

O'NEIL

Researcher: A. Murphy - aussieaunt@hotmail.com
Address:
Phone:
Description: I am looking for information about my great grandmother who was from St. John's. She was born in the mid 1850's. Her mothers name was Margaret Brennan and her father was Daniel O'Neil. I think Daniel may have sold liquor in St. John's. My g-grandmother married a seafarer from Arichat, Nova Scotia, Maurice Landry and they eventually settled in Montreal, Quebec. I would like to know anything about either side of the family.
Area of Research: St. John's
Extent of research: Limited
[March/2004]

O'NEILL

Researcher: Hugh Williams - hughwilliams@alumni.rutgers.edu
Address :141 Flanders Dr. Hillsborough, NJ 08844-4641
Description : Researching John O’NEILL (b. 1800, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland; d. 1870, Burin, NF). Immigrated to NFLD ca. 1824. His wife was Mary ROWE (b. 1805; d. 1856, Burin) and they had several children including Hugh (b. 1841; m. Mary Ann PURDY 1865 in Burin), Patrick (b. 1835; m. Monica BENNING 1860 in Burin) Ellen (m. Michael Cody), Anne (m. John O'Reilly of Placentia 1873 in Burin), Teresa (m. Edward H. Desrouce 1863 in Burin), Lawrence, Robert, John, Mary, Catherine, Julia, and Margaret. All children presumed born in Burin. After his wife died, John married Susanna BENNING in 1867.
Area of Research : Placentia Bay
Extent of research Moderate
[August/1999][June/2003]

O'NEILL

Researcher :Lisa Tibbo - brentlisa@gci.net
Area of Research :St. John's
Extent of researchVery Limited
Description :I do not have much info. I am looking for info. on my grandfather John B. O'Neill born 1922 in Canada.
[Jan/2000]

ORGAN

Researcher:Kathy-Jean McKinnon - kjmck@globetrotter.net
Address:Box # 172 La Tabatiere, QUEBEC G0G 1T0
Phone:
Description:Any information on William ORGAN, married Elizabeth WILLCOTT, with a son John ORGAN
Area of Research:Entire Province
Extent of research:Very Limited
[May/2001]

ORGAN

Researcher:Don Snow - dsnow@nfld.com
Researching:I am seeking info re Francis Organ born Oct 1862 and husband John Kearley born May 1856 Bay D'Espoir, Nf Any info on them (parents,siblings,decendents) would be much appreciated.
Area of Research:Entire Province
Extent of research:Limited
[Sept/2000]

ORAM

Researcher:Janice Hopkins - coreyh@nfld.com
Address:10 Halloran Place Mount Pearl, NF A1N 2L6
Phone:
Description:Trying to find the names of the parents or ancestors of William Oram b.Bragg's Island,BB,NF early to mid 1800s.Also seeking information on his wife Sarah Ann Gillingham b.Fogo,Notre Dame Bay,NF.They had a daughter,Elizabeth Ann b.July 2, 1873 m.Herbert Edgar King of Pool's Island.
Area of Research:Bonavista Bay
Extent of research:Very Limited
[Dec/2000]

O'RIELLY

Researcher: Mary O'Rielly Wood - Marylwood2@aol.com
Area of research: Entire Province
Description: I'm submitting this query in the hopes that a woman named Maureen who posted a query about the O'Rielly's sees this. Im also related to this family and have not heard from her regarding her request for information. I don't know if her email rochem26@yahoo. (co.uk/or com?) has changed and she never received my reply. However I most definitely want to speak to her and exchange information.
Extent of research: Moderate
[May 2006]

ORGAN

Researcher: Sharon Chubbs-Ransom - sransom@roadrunner.nf.net
Address: 8 Baker St., St. John's, NL, A1A 5A7
Phone:
Description: Seeking the parents of William Organ m. Elizabeth Willcott of St. Albans, NL area and immigrated to the Quebec Lower North Shore.
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Moderate
[December/2003]

ORGAN

Researcher: Ed Dicks - edicks@home.com
Area of Research :South Coast
Extent of research:Very Limited
Description :I am searching fo the parents of MORGAN ORGAN. I believe Morgans mother to be Anne Crocker who was born in Sept, 1839 in Fortune. Morgan was born in december 1875 in St. Josephs and married Elizabeth Barns. They have the following children, Albert (b.1902) Frank (b. 1900) Monica (b. 1904) Eva (b.1907) Mary (b.1913) Any information on any link with the above names would be appreciated!
[Jun/2000]

ORGAN

Researcher :Clara Osborne - the_osbornes@nf.sympatico.ca
Area of Research :Entire Province
Extent of research:Extensive
Description :I am searching for information on the Organ name. My great-great grandfather Henry Tatchell from Swayze, England, married Jane Organ from the Bay d'Espoir or St. Albans area in 1854 and settled on the Great Northern Peninsula. Also my great grandfather Isaac Tatchell married Ellen Myers on Sept 29, 1897. Ellen is the daughter of Thomas (Tom)an d Jo-Anna Myers, Jo-Anna was also an Organ from the same area. The rumor is that they were sisters. If you have any information on Jane or Jo-Anna - or where I could look for the information - I would really appreciate it.
[Jun/2000]

O'ROURKE

Researcher: Mike Power - mfp745@hotmail.com
Address: St. Johns
Phone:
Description: Seeking info on family of William O'Rourke(1857?-1915) and wife Eliz. Butler(1856-1923). They had Jeremiah b.1889, Ellen b. 1890, Thomas b.1890?, William b. 1893, plus 4 more daughters which i have no info on. Jeremiah became a priest and was in New Orleans in1915, and one of Wm's daughters was Sister Lorendo in Indiana. Seeking any info on this line.
Area of Research: St. Johns
Extent of research: Limited
[February/2004]

O'ROURKE

Researcher:Marshall Franey - franey@gte.net
Address:1209 Navajo St Barstow, California 92311
Phone:760 256 0992
Researching:Searching O'Rourke family; Maria O'Rourke b. abt. 1841, St. Johns. Nfld. Married Michael Freney, June 12,1867, St. Johns; died Jan. 11,1912, Boston; father Michael O'Rourke, her mothers name may have been Ina or Erica Von Hausen (or simular spelling)
Area of Research:St. John's
Extent of research:Very Limited
[July/2000]

O'ROURKE

Researcher : DarleneO'Rourke - darlene_orourke@hotmail.com
Area of Research : St. Mary's Bay
Description :Looking for the parents and siblings of Micheal O'Rourke he was born 1835 in John's Pond.
Extent of researchModerate
[Apr/99][May/00]

ORTWEIN

Researcher: Randy Ortwein - ortweinhou@aol.com
Area of Research: Entire Province
Description: Looking for John Ortwein and family He was married to Dora and they were born in 1870s. They came to New York in 1890s.
Extent of Research: Limited
[Feb/98]

OSBOURNE

Researcher: Ruth Boone - cis@globalserve.net
Address: Innisfil, ON
Phone:
Description: Seeking info on my Grandparents, 1935 Census had following info on family OSMOND Robert (Arthur) 57 (born on Blackmarsh Rd, OSMOND Rose (nee Tizzard) Wife 53 - OSMOND Phyllis 21 Daughter - OSMOND Gordon Son 17 - OSMOND Ronald Son 14 - OSMOND Angus Son 12 - also had son Cyril and Daughter Jean, presumed married at time of Census.
Area of Research: St. John's
Extent of Research: Limited
[December - 2008]

OSMOND

Researcher: Maureen Sabourin - pms2009@tbaytel.net
Address: 3355 Rosslyn Rd Rosslyn, Ont. P7K 9P6
Phone
Osmond - Irene B:1888 Pilly Is area Parents John & Sarah Siblings
Daisy Closweth B: 1885 Boots Hr D: 1906
Pilly Alexander B: 1886 Little Bay D: 1982
Sydney Irene B: 1888 Little B D: 1971 Thunder Bay
Jessie Florence B: 1890
Ivy Minnie
Any info on any relatives requested Grandmother Irene M: Edwin Stuckless settled in Thunder Bay 2 children, Nellie, Alex (my father)
Area of Research: Notre Dame Bay
Extent of research: Limited
[Sept/2000]

OSMOND

Researcher: Robert James (RJ) Osmond - rjosmond@eastlink.ca
Address: 30 Chater Drive East Preston NS B2Z 1J3
Seeking info on my Grandparents, 1935 Census had following info on family OSMOND Robert (Arthur) 57 (born on Blackmarsh Rd, OSMOND Rose (nee Tizzard) Wife 53 - OSMOND Phyllis 21 Daughter - OSMOND Gordon Son 17 - OSMOND Ronald Son 14 - OSMOND Angus Son 12 - also had son Cyril and Daughter Jean, presumed married at time of Census.
Area of Research: St. John's
Extent of research: Limited
[Sept/2000]

OSMOND

Researcher:Tom Groves - tom.groves@sympatico.ca
Address:305 115 Bonis Avenue Toronto ON Canada M1T 3S4
Researching:Information on Alfred Osmond & Sarah Bishop. Lived in Lethbridge, Bonavista Bay, Nfld. Were there from 1869 until 1910. Had 4 children - Janet Osmond 7 April 1869, Mary Jane Margaret Osmond 5 Nov 1878. Seeking information on two other children - ISAAC & PHAROUGH.
Area of Research:Bonavista Bay
Extent of research:Limited
[Sept/2000]

OSMOND

Researcher:John Albert Osmond - jaosmond@together.net
Address:1571 Shaw Mansion Rd Waterbury Center, VT,USA 05677
Phone:802-244-5563
Researching:I am seeking information on lineage of John Francis Osmond born about 1900 at Pelley's Island, Green Bay. Father is believed to be John Francis and mother is thought to be Margaret.
Area of Research:Entire Province
Extent of research:Moderate
[Sept/2000]

OSMOND

Researcher :Helen Ginn - ginn@ebtech.net
Address :1328 Daley Avenue Sarnia, ON N7S 5X5
Area of Research :Entire Province
Extent of research:Moderate
Description :OSMOND, Thomas of Fogo district, born approximately 1880, married Elizabeth Brown also of Fogo area. Two children of Thomas and Elizabeth were Daisy and Estella. Any connections?
[May/2000]

O'SULLIVAN/SULLIVAN

Researcher: Darlene Vatcher-Thomas - chico@nf.sympatico.ca
Address: General Delivery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, NFL, A0B 1J0
Phone:
Description: I'm looking for information on Elizabeth O'Sullivan, from Bristol's Hope. She married Nicholas Thomas of Carbonear.They were married in Red Island, Labador. They had 7 or 8 children. Elizabeth died in 1977. I believe she had a sister, Margaret (maggie) who married a Patty Ryan from Bristol's Hope.
Area of Research: Conception Bay
Extent of research: Limited
[January/2004]

O'TOOLE

Researcher: Jean Bowen - astrotraveller@westnet.com.au
Address: P.O. Box 297 Auburn South Australia 5451.
Phone: 08 8849 2009
Description: Looking for info. on my grandmother Ann Joseph O'Toole born in St.John's NFLD in 1886 married William COUSINS/Cousens in 1908 St Patricks in St. John's. Lived on Southside, Ann has 2 brothers and 1 sister, John, Edward, and Bride. Any help or information at all would be helpful.
Area of Research: St. John's
Extent of research: Moderate
[April/2005]

O'TOOLE

Researcher: Steve Greene - stevegreene@roadrunner.nf.net
Address:
Phone:
Description: Researching Bridget O'Toole who married Thomas Evans, Pouch Cove. Son Felix married Alice Haynes, children Eleanor, Stanley, Thomas, Morgan, Joseph, Patrick and William.
Area of Research: Island Of Newfoundland
Extent of research: Moderate
[October/2003]

O'TOOLE

Researcher: Marilyn M. Astle - astle.marilyn@yahoo.ca
Address:
Phone:
Description: William O’Toole born Spaniard’s Bay July 13, 1874 to Thomas O’Toole and Catherine Carrigan. Had two brothers, John and Michael. Want to trace the family back further.
Area of Research: Conception Bay
Extent of research: Very Limited
[May/2002]

OXFORD

Researcher: Brian Fisher bjf@hfx.eastlink.ca
Address: Bedford NS
Phone:
Researching: Looking for information on the Oxford family from East Cul-de-Sac and Rencontre West NF. It is believed that Elijah Oxford and his wife Elizabeth (last name unknown) had at least four children John b. 27 Sep 1856, Ester b. 03 Apr 1859, Richard b.17 Apr 1866 d. 09 Sep 1940 and Samuel b. Jul 1873 d. 21 Dec 1953. Richard and his wife Ann (last name unknown) had three children John Ernest b. Jun 1892, Caroline Jessie b. 24 Aug 1893 and Olive b. Sep 1901. John Ernest married Elizabeth Willman and they had three children Henry Chapman b.1914, Jessie b. 30 Jul 1917 and Myrtle Rose b. 1920
Area of Research: Entire Province
Extent of research: Limited
[October/2003]

OXFORD

Researcher: Marilyn Lawrie - lawriemayno@aol.com
Description: I am seeking information about Thomas Oxford b. 1802 in Sturminster Marshall, Dorsetshire, England. He was apprenticed to a firm in Fogo, Nfld. at age 9 or 12. He returned to England for some time, then arrived on the ship "Perseverance" in 1820 at Fogo. The 1836 census shows Thomas Oxford with 7 people in his household in Herring Neck - a wife, 4 sons and a daughter. We are looking for information about who his wife was, when he married, when he died and where he is buried (I have gone through every cemetary listing on your site and cannot find him or most of the Oxfords). His children are: George b. 1827, Maria b. 1829, Samuel b. 1831, James b. 1834, Henry b. 1836, John b. 1840. My Mother (Myrtle Oxford) has been researching this family for over 3 decades and has not been able to find the information about Thomas, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Area of Research: Fogo - Herring Neck - Twillingate
[December/2002]