Newfoundland's Grand Banks Message Board

Hi My name is Wayne Rodgers and I have been doing a family tree on the Rogers for the past year. I have come across a road block in my research and looking for some help. My Great Great Grandmother was Priscilla Morris from Lower Island Cove. She was married to John Manuel on Dec 9, 1869. She and John had 2 children before John passed away. She later married my Great Great Grandfather Alfred Lewis Rogers. The 2 children she had with John Manuel were
John James Manuel, born on Dec. 8, 1872
Elisa Manuel dates unknown
If anyone has info on either John James or Elisa, please let me know
Thank you
Wayne

Hi Wayne
Here is what I have on those 2 children of Priscilla's from her first marriage:

1. ELIAS MANUEL b 8 Aug 1870 LIC - md @ St J on 4 Nov 1893
to Dorcas Reid (bc 1869, d/o George) of St J. They had:
(a). Harold Pliliskirk Manuel b 23 Jan 1897 St J
2. JOHN JAMES MANUEL b 8 Dec 1872 LIC - d Aug 17 1943, in
his 71st year, at home (4276 Fullum Street), buried Mount
Royal Cemetery, Montreal QC. Md Priscilla Wright. No
children noted in his obituary.

From Alma COOPER Blundon, received June 30 1996
MANUEL, John James - at his late residence, 4276 Fullum St, on Aug 17 1943, in his 71st year. Beloved husb of Priscilla Wright. Funeral from Chapel of Jos. C. Wray & Bros, 1243 Mountain St (Montreal), 3 pm Thurs Aug 19 1943 to Mount Royal Cemetery.

Jill Marshall (also a Morris Descendant)
39 St Michaels Ave, St Johns NL A!E 1R7

Thank You Jill for this information. I was stuck with no were to go with the 2 children that my Great Great Grandmother had. Now I have to track down Harold.
I have heard your name before when talking to some of my family members. I would like to thank you for the great work you have done on my family tree. Not only has your work guided me to where I came from, but also connected me to family members that I didn't know before. I would like to get in contact with you and compare notes sometime.

Wayne Rodgers