Tombstone Tuesday - Annie Constance Pelley (1860 - 1862)

I have run out of my own family's tombstones (for now), so I will be posting those that I have taken photos of last summer.

Sacred
To the memory of
Annie Constance Pelly
Who died 2 May 1862
Aged 1 year
and 8 months
______

She Sleeps In Jesus

Little Annie is buried in the churchyard at St. Stephen's Anglican Church in Lachine, Quebec, Canada.

St. Stephen's is a beautiful small church and is the oldest Anglican church on the Island of Montreal. Quite a few of the older gravemarkers are flat on the ground, like Annie's. They are starting to sink into the earth and many already have new grass or moss starting to cover them. It's a shame that the caretaker of the church can't try to keep them clear.

New Year – New Plans

I have been out of the blogging scene for a few months due to other priorities. Although I haven’t been blogging, I did still manage to get some research done – just not as much as I had hoped. I hope to change this in the coming year.

I’m not one to make New Year’s resolutions as I never seem to keep them. What I want to do this year is set myself some goals.

1) Last year I wanted to complete the Saskatchewan Pioneer Certificate. It is a Certificate of Recognition that is given to descendants of original and/or early pioneers in the districts and territories that make up present day Saskatchewan. I got as far as printing out the application and filing out a draft to see what I was missing. Turns out I’m still missing quite a bit of information. I plan to continue with this project so that, hopefully, by the end of this year I will be able to send in the application.

2) Work on entering my sources in my database. I had started to do this in Legacy Family Tree but then I switched to Roots Magic. When copying the GEDCOM file, the sources that I had entered didn’t copy properly. Fortunately I hadn’t done that many so it’s not too big of a deal. I’m hoping to get at least 1/2 of my sources entered (I have a lot!)

3) Write mini “Bios” of my ancestors, including relevant documentation. I want to try to write at least one a week.

4) Write a Monthly Progress Report.

5) Post at least twice a week on this blog.

6) Sort and scan my mother’s old pictures, as well as those that belonged to my step-father.

Hopefully this list will be achievable – time will tell. Wish me luck.

Surname Saturday - DEVLIN

Each Saturday I will be posting one of my surnames. I will be starting with the 4 main lines – my paternal line of FARRELL and DEVLIN and my maternal line of MARSHALL and BURNETT, after which I will post most likely in alphabetical order using the Ahnentafel numbering system.

This week’s surname is DEVLIN, my Paternal grandmother's paternal line.

1. Me (Alana Farrell)

2. Robert Allan FARRELL (1927-1962)
3. Rhona MacDonald MARSHALL (1933-2003)

4. Robert FARRELL was born 15 Dec 1896 in Ballyreagh, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland; he married Helen DEVLIN abt 1921 in Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada; died 27 Mar 1965 in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada.
5. Helen DEVLIN (known throughout her life as Nellie) was born 2 Apr 1892 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland and died 22 May 1980 in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada and is buried in Regina Memorial Gardens in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

10. Peter DEVLIN was born 18 Mar 1864 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland; he married Janet Anderson on 9 Dec 1887 in Gilmilnscroft Colliery, Sorn, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 24 Nov 1924 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland.
11. Janet ANDERSON was born 10 Mar 1867 in Hulford, District of Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland; died 25 Jan 1939 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Peter Devlin and Janet Anderson had the following children:

Jane DEVLIN (b. 18 Nov 1887 – d. 15 Nov 1969)
Arthur DEVLIN (b. 29 Jan 1889 – d. 14 Nov 1954)
Annie DEVLIN (b. 28 Nov 1890 – d. ?)
* Helen DEVLIN (b. 2 Apr 1892 – d. May 1980)
Catherine DEVLIN (b. 6 Feb 1894 – d. ?)
Margaret DEVLIN (b. 3 Oct 1895 – d. 1945)
Alexander DEVLIN (b. 20 Jul 1897 – d. 1962)
Mary Findley DEVLIN (b. 30 Nov 1901 – d. ?)

20. Arthur DEVLIN was born about 1840 in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He died on 2 Sep 1902 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland. Married Ann Audrey ANDREW on 12 Nov 1858 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland.
21. Ann Audrey ANDREW was born on 28 Feb 1829 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland. She died on 23 Oct 1902.

Arthur DEVLIN and Ann Audrey ANDREW had the following children:

Catherine Dow DEVLIN (b. about 1859 – d. ?)
William Andrew DEVLIN (b. about 1860 – d. ?)
Jessie DEVLIN (b. 1861 – d. ?)
* Peter DEVLIN (b. 18 Mar 1864 – d. 24 Nov 1924).
Ann DEVLIN (b. about 1866 – d. ?)
Agnes DEVLIN (b. about 1869 – d. ?)

40. Peter DEVLIN was born about 1801 in Scotland. He died before 1851 in Auchinleck, Ayrshire, Scotland. Peter married Catherine Dow McConnell
41. Catherine Dow MCCONNELL was born about 1803 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. She died on 13 Dec 1880.

Peter DEVLIN and Catherine Dow MCCONNELL had the following children:

Agnes DEVLIN (b. about 1825 – d. 26 Mar 1902)
James DEVLIN (b. about 1827 – d. ?)
Peter DEVLIN (b. about 1830 – d. ?)
Charles DEVLIN (b. 11 Dec 1832 - d. ?)
William Bryan DEVLIN (b. about 1835 – d. 23 Jul 1886).
Henry DEVLIN (b. about 1839 - d. ?)
* Arthur DEVLIN (b. about 1840 – d. 2 Sep 1902)
John DEVLIN (b. about 1843 – d. ?)
Edward DEVLIN (b. about 1846 – d. ?)

If you think we may be related, please contact me either at alana dot farrell at sympatico dot ca or by using the "contact" button.

Surname Saturday - Farrell

This week's surname is FARRELL - the 3rd of my four main branches, and is my paternal grandfather's line.

Robert Allan FARRELL (my father) was born on 26 April, 1927 in Abernethy, Saskatchewan, Canada and died on 12 August, 1962 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada and is buried in Rosedale Cemetery in Moose Jaw. He married Rhona MacDonald MARSHALL (1933 - 2003) on 15 August, 1953 in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada and they had three children, all living. Robert is the second child of Robert FARRELL and Helen "Nellie" DEVLIN.

Robert FARRELL was born 15 Dec. 1896 in Ballyreagh, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland and died 27 March, 1965 in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada and is buried in Regina Memorial Gardens in Regina, Saskatchewan. Robert married Helen "Nellie" DEVLIN between 1921 and 1926, most probably in Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Their children were:

Forbes Peter (b. 18 May 1923 -d. 22 July 2000)
Robert Allan (see above)
John (b. July 1929 - d. 19 Oct. 2007)
Living Farrell

Robert is the second child of Williams Forbes FARRELL and Elizabeth Jane MAZE.

William Forbes FARRELL was born 19 Oct. 1869 in Ballyreagh, Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland and died before 1937, most likely in Ballyreagh. William married Elizabeth Jane MAZE (1870-?) on 12 June 1894 in Aghavea, Co. Fermanagh. Their children were:

Joseph (b. 5 Dec.1895 - d. ?)
Robert (see above)
John William b. 26 April 1898 - d. ?)
Lillian Olivia (b. 16 Aug. 1899 - d. ?)
Margaret (b. 4 Nov. 1900 - d. ?)
Maude b. 6 Dec. 1903 - d. ?)
Forbes (b. 4 Dec. 1904 - d. 2 Nov. 1979)
James (b. 14 Feb. 1906 - d. 27 July 1972)
Kathleen (b. 12 Oct. 1912 - d. ?)

William Forbes was the son of William FARRELL and Eliza PETERS.

William FARRELL was born about 1834 in Brookeborough, Co. Fermanagh, N. Ireland. He married Eliza PETERS (abt 1834-?) on 6 May 1856 in Aghavea, Co. Fermanagh. Their known children were:

Ann (b. 14 May 1864 - d. ?)
Margaret (b. 29 Sept. 1866 - d. ?)
William Forbes (see above)
Joseph (b. 1 Jan. 1873 - d. ?)

I still have quite a bit of research to do on the Farrell line. If you think we might be related, please contact me at alana dot farrell at sympatico dot ca or by using the "contact" button.

Wordless Wednesday - Mac The Moose

"Mac" is one of the town's tourist attractions in my hometown of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. He stands 50 feet tall. That is myself and my daughter standing right underneath the "crown jewels!" This was taken in 1987 when my daughter was 6 yrs. old.

Tombstone Tuesday - Sarah Maxwell (1876-1907)

I have quickly run out of my own family's tombstones, so I will be posting those that I have taken photos of this past summer.

On February 26, 1907 a fire broke out in the Hochelaga School in Montreal, Quebec. Sixteen young children perished in the fire, along with Sarah Maxwell, the school principal. She lost her life while attempting to rescue many of the children.

The inscription reads:

In Loving Memory of
Sarah Maxwell
Aged 31 yrs.

Who lost her life whilst endeavoring to save the lives of the pupils at the Hochelaga School Fire Feb. 26th 1907.

Also the little ones who perished with her.

Sarah is buried at Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal, Quebec.

Orphan Photos Identified!

Two of the Orphan Photos that I posted have been identified.

This first one is Roland John Salmon and he is my step-grandmother's brother. (I posted about him here).

This second one, is Roland's wife Ann Hornett (I posted about her here).

With luck, I'll be able to identify some others that I have.

Treasure Chest Thursday - Rhona M. Marshall 1st Passport

This week for Treasure Chest Thursday I am highlighting my mother's very first passport for when she immigrated to Canada in April 1946.




Considering how old it is, it is still in excellent condition - not a single torn page.

I love the picture - she looks so serious! And the hairdo - check out the bangs!

Wordless Wednesday - Wedding Day!

This is a photo of my mother (Rhona MacDonald Marshall) and my father (Robert Allan Farrell) on their wedding day, August 15, 1953. They were married at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada.

They look so young and innocent!

Tombstone Tuesday - Adam S. Kay and Clarice M. Salmon

Adam Sinclair Kay (1895 - 1966)

Clarice Mable Salmon (1895 - 1988)

Resting together at Jardins Urgel Bougie cemetery in St. Hubert, Quebec, Canada.

Adam and Clarice are my step-father's parents.