Richard Conway1

b. 5 May 1879
Last Edited4 Sep 2006
FatherJohn Conway1 b. s 1846
MotherMary Hayes1 b. 24 Aug 1847
Birth*5 May 1879Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism11 May 1879St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Edmond conway and Mary Landers.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1879.

Richard Conway1

Last Edited9 Apr 2011
FatherPatrick Conway1 b. c 1805, d. 10 Apr 1881
MotherAnn Pyne1 b. bt 1806 - 1810, d. 9 Apr 1870
Birth* 

Citations

  1. [S204] Letter, Leonard Conway to Patricia Balkcom, October 1 , 1999.

Robert Conway1

b. 22 June 1888, d. 24 January 1890
Last Edited9 Nov 2007
FatherWilliam Conway1 b. s 1845
MotherBridget Conway1 b. c 1847
Birth*22 June 1888Gosford, Seigniory of Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism1 July 1888St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the Ist of July 1888, we the undersigned parish priest, have baptized Robert, born on the 22nd of last June, son of the lawful marriage of William Conway, farmer of the Mission of Gosford and Bridget Conway. The sponsors were Patrick Conway, the child's cousin, and Mary King, his aunt, who with the father declared they could not sign.

H. McGratty, priest."1 
Death*24 January 1890Riviere-aux-Pins, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Witness: William Conway
Witness: Bridget Conway
Burial*26 January 1890"On the 26th day of January 1890, we the undersigned parish priest, have Buried in the grave yard of this parish, the body of Robert, son of William Conway, farmer of the Riviere aux Pins Settlement and Bridget Conway, deceased in this parish on the 24th inst., aged 18 months. Were present John Conway and Patrick Conway who signed.

John Conway Patrick Conway

H. McGratty, priest."2 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1888.
  2. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Deaths, 1890.

Thomas Conway1

b. 13 July 1834
Last Edited11 Jun 2017
ChartsDescendants of Edmund Conway
FatherFrancis Conway1 b. c 1807, d. 15 May 1882
MotherMary Landers1 b. c 1811, d. 2 Jan 1880

Family

Margaret Carroll b. 17 Apr 1841
Marriage*20 February 1860Margaret Carroll; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Record states that Thomas Conway, son of age of Francis Conway and Mary Landers of the parish and Margaret Carroll, minor daughter of Thomas Carroll of the parish were married with witnesses William Woodlock, friend of the husband and Ellen Maher, friend of the wife.2 
Children 1.Mary Conway5 b. 26 Feb 1861
 2.Unnamed Conway3 b. 13 Jan 1866, d. 14 Jan 1866
 3.Margaret Conway6 b. 26 Sep 1870
 4.Judith Conway7 b. 21 Jul 1872, d. 27 Jul 1872
Birth*13 July 1834St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism15 July 1834Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Maronie Landers and Emilia Carroll.1 
Marriage*20 February 1860Margaret Carroll; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Record states that Thomas Conway, son of age of Francis Conway and Mary Landers of the parish and Margaret Carroll, minor daughter of Thomas Carroll of the parish were married with witnesses William Woodlock, friend of the husband and Ellen Maher, friend of the wife.2 
(Witness) Death14 January 1866Unnamed Conway; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada3 
(Witness) Death27 July 1872Judith Conway; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada4 

Citations

  1. [S509] Anne-Marie Gameau, Sainte-Catherine Baptisms and Burials, p.30.
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1860.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 15 January 1866; burial of (Anonyme) Conway.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 28 July 1872; burial of Judith Conway.
  5. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1861.
  6. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 28 September 1870; baptism of Margaret Conway.
  7. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Loretteville, St-Ambroise-de-la-Juene-Lorette, 22 July 1872; baptism of Judith Conway.

Thomas Conway1

b. 12 December 1848, d. 23 September 1915
Last Edited9 Apr 2011
ChartsDescendants of Edmund Conway
FatherPatrick Conway1 b. c 1805, d. 10 Apr 1881
MotherAnn Pyne1 b. bt 1806 - 1810, d. 9 Apr 1870

Family

Mary Bridget King b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 26 Feb 1932
Marriage*25 May 1880Mary Bridget King; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 25th day of May 1880, whereas the dispensation of the third and fourth degree of consanguinity has been granted by his Grace, the Archbishop of Quebec; whereas also the publication of three banns of marriage has been made at the prone of the parochial mass of this parish and of the mission of Tewkesbury, between Thomas Conway, farmer, son of age of Patrick Conway and the late Anne Pine of the Mission of Gosford, on the one part; and Mary King, minor daughter of Patrick King, farmer, and of Judith Conway of this parish on the other part; no other impediment having been discovered, and the parents of the minor party having given consent, we the undersigned parish priest have received their mutual consent and have given them nuptial benediction in the presence of Charles Lewyn, friend of the bridegroom, who with the contracting parties could not sign and Johanna Dooly, friend of the bride who signed with

Johanna Dooley

J. O'Farrell, priest."2 
Children 1.Patrick Conway5 b. 6 May 1881, d. 29 Dec 1882
 2.Francis Conway6 b. 8 Apr 1882, d. 29 Mar 1925
 3.Thomas Conway7 b. 12 Apr 1884
 4.Mary Ann Conway8 b. 7 Aug 1887
 5.Judith Conway9 b. 9 Oct 1889
 6.James Thomas Conway10 b. 18 Nov 1891
 7.Patrick Conway10 b. 18 Nov 1891, d. 21 Nov 1891
 8.Maurice Edward Conway+11 b. 3 Apr 1894, d. 12 Nov 1956
 9.Dominick Conway12 b. 7 Jun 1896
 10.William John Conway12 b. 8 Oct 1898
 11.Mary Ellen Conway12 b. 18 Sep 1902
 12.Cecelia Conway12 b. 24 Feb 1904
NicknameLittle Tom1 
Birth*12 December 1848Quebec, Canada1 
Marriage*25 May 1880Mary Bridget King; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 25th day of May 1880, whereas the dispensation of the third and fourth degree of consanguinity has been granted by his Grace, the Archbishop of Quebec; whereas also the publication of three banns of marriage has been made at the prone of the parochial mass of this parish and of the mission of Tewkesbury, between Thomas Conway, farmer, son of age of Patrick Conway and the late Anne Pine of the Mission of Gosford, on the one part; and Mary King, minor daughter of Patrick King, farmer, and of Judith Conway of this parish on the other part; no other impediment having been discovered, and the parents of the minor party having given consent, we the undersigned parish priest have received their mutual consent and have given them nuptial benediction in the presence of Charles Lewyn, friend of the bridegroom, who with the contracting parties could not sign and Johanna Dooly, friend of the bride who signed with

Johanna Dooley

J. O'Farrell, priest."2 
(Witness) Death29 December 1882Patrick Conway; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 1 year, 10 months.3 
(Witness) Death21 November 1891Patrick Conway; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 
Death*23 September 19151 

Citations

  1. [S431] Janice Copeman's website at http://copeman.accessgenealogy.com/photo3.html
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1880.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1882.
  4. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Burials, 1891.
  5. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1881.
  6. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1882.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1884.
  8. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1887.
  9. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1889.
  10. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Baptisms, 1891.
  11. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Valcartier, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 1894.
  12. [S204] Letter, Leonard Conway to Patricia Balkcom, October 1 , 1999.

Thomas Conway1

b. 12 April 1884
Last Edited10 Mar 2007
ChartsDescendants of Edmund Conway
FatherThomas Conway1 b. 12 Dec 1848, d. 23 Sep 1915
MotherMary Bridget King1 b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 26 Feb 1932
Birth*12 April 1884Gosford, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism13 April 1884St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the l3th of April 1884, we the undersigned priest, Curé of St. Gabriel de Valcartier, have baptized Thomas born yesterday of the lawful marriage of Thomas Conway, farmer of the mission of St. John of Gosford, and of Mary King. Godfather, John Conway, uncle of the child, godMother, Catherine Dooley, also of Gosford, who as well as the father could not sign. The father absent. This act was read.

H. McGratty, priest."1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1884.

Unnamed Conway1

b. 13 January 1866, d. 14 January 1866
Last Edited11 Jun 2017
ChartsDescendants of Edmund Conway
FatherThomas Conway1 b. 13 Jul 1834
MotherMargaret Carroll1 b. 17 Apr 1841
Birth*13 January 1866Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Death*14 January 1866Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Witness: Margaret Carroll
Witness: Thomas Conway
Burial*15 January 1866Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Cemetery, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 15 January 1866; burial of (Anonyme) Conway.

William Conway1

b. say 1845
Last Edited5 Apr 2011
ChartsDescendants of Gregory Neville
FatherPatrick Conway1 b. c 1805, d. 10 Apr 1881
MotherAnn Pyne1 b. bt 1806 - 1810, d. 9 Apr 1870

Family 1

Catherine Neville b. 25 May 1842, d. 16 Oct 1882
Marriage*2 November 1871Catherine Neville; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; On the 2nd of November 1871, whereas the dispensation of two banns of Marriage and the third degree of affinity existing between the interested parties and the publication of the other bann of marriage at the parochial mass of St. Edmond of Stoneham between William Conway son of age of Patrick Conway and of the late Anne Pine of the Mission of Gosford on the one part; and of Catherine Neville, widow, Major, of Johnny Landers also of the Mission of Gosford on the other part not having discovered any impediment we the undersigned priest have received their mutual consent of marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction in the presence of James Neville undersigned brother of the wife and Mary Cleary friend of the bridegroom who as weIl as the spouses declared they could not sign.

James Neville

Laurent Chabot, priest.1 
Children 1.Ann Conway6 b. 3 Dec 1872
 2.Honora Conway7 b. 2 Aug 1874
 3.Catherine Conway8 b. 6 Oct 1876
 4.Johanna Conway9 b. 2 Dec 1878
 5.Joseph Conway10 b. 18 Jul 1880, d. 27 Mar 1959
 6.Helena Conway11 b. 21 Aug 1882, d. 14 Jan 1883

Family 2

Bridget Conway b. c 1847
Marriage*7 February 1887Bridget Conway; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 7th day of February 1887, whereas the dispensation of two banns of marriage have been granted by the very Reverend Cyrille Etienne Legare, Administrator of the archdiocese of Quebec, whereas the dispensation of the second degree of consanguinity collateralis, having been obtained from his Holiness Leo Xlll, glorious reigning, whereas also the publication of the third bann has been made at the prone of the parochial mass of this parish, between William Conway, widower, of the late Catherine Neville, farmer in this parish, on the one part; and Bridget Conway, daughter of age of the late James Conway and the late Catherine Finlan, also of this parish on the other part; we the parish priest, having discovered no other impediment to this marriage, have received their mutual consent of marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction in presence of Joseph Theberge, friend of the bridegroom and Edward Landers the bride's cousin, who together with the contracting parties declared they could not sign.

H. McGratty, priest."4 
Child 1.Robert Conway12 b. 22 Jun 1888, d. 24 Jan 1890
Birth*say 18451 
Marriage*2 November 1871Catherine Neville; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; On the 2nd of November 1871, whereas the dispensation of two banns of Marriage and the third degree of affinity existing between the interested parties and the publication of the other bann of marriage at the parochial mass of St. Edmond of Stoneham between William Conway son of age of Patrick Conway and of the late Anne Pine of the Mission of Gosford on the one part; and of Catherine Neville, widow, Major, of Johnny Landers also of the Mission of Gosford on the other part not having discovered any impediment we the undersigned priest have received their mutual consent of marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction in the presence of James Neville undersigned brother of the wife and Mary Cleary friend of the bridegroom who as weIl as the spouses declared they could not sign.

James Neville

Laurent Chabot, priest.1 
(Witness) Death16 October 1882Catherine Neville; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Wife of William Conway, farmer, aged 40 years.2 
(Witness) Death14 January 1883Helena Conway; Gosford, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 3 and a half months.3 
Marriage*7 February 1887Bridget Conway; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "On the 7th day of February 1887, whereas the dispensation of two banns of marriage have been granted by the very Reverend Cyrille Etienne Legare, Administrator of the archdiocese of Quebec, whereas the dispensation of the second degree of consanguinity collateralis, having been obtained from his Holiness Leo Xlll, glorious reigning, whereas also the publication of the third bann has been made at the prone of the parochial mass of this parish, between William Conway, widower, of the late Catherine Neville, farmer in this parish, on the one part; and Bridget Conway, daughter of age of the late James Conway and the late Catherine Finlan, also of this parish on the other part; we the parish priest, having discovered no other impediment to this marriage, have received their mutual consent of marriage and have given them the nuptial benediction in presence of Joseph Theberge, friend of the bridegroom and Edward Landers the bride's cousin, who together with the contracting parties declared they could not sign.

H. McGratty, priest."4 
(Witness) Death24 January 1890Robert Conway; Riviere-aux-Pins, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada5 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, Nov. 1871.
  2. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1882.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1883.
  4. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1887.
  5. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Deaths, 1890.
  6. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1872.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1874.
  8. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1876.
  9. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1878.
  10. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1880.
  11. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1882.
  12. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1888.

William Conway1

b. 30 January 1874
Last Edited25 Mar 2006
ChartsDescendants of Edmund Conway
FatherFrancis Conway1 b. 22 Apr 1840, d. 25 Aug 1878
MotherJudith Guilfoyle1 b. 24 May 1846
Birth*30 January 1874St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism1 February 1874St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Maurice Conway and Catherine Neville.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1874.

William Conway1

Last Edited1 Oct 2012

Family

Mary Griffin
Marriage*Mary Griffin1 
Children 1.Mona Conway2 b. 3 Jul 1916, d. 19 Jul 1982
 2.Margaret Conway+1 b. 26 Mar 1920, d. 17 Oct 1996
Marriage*Mary Griffin1 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Pat and Sharon Murphy , September, 2012. These are Pat's grandparents.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Pat and Sharon Murphy , September, 2012. These are Pat's relatives.

William John Conway1

b. 8 October 1898
Last Edited15 Sep 2012
ChartsDescendants of Edmund Conway
FatherThomas Conway1 b. 12 Dec 1848, d. 23 Sep 1915
MotherMary Bridget King1 b. 5 Mar 1861, d. 26 Feb 1932
Birth*8 October 1898St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,2 
Baptism9 October 1898St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Maurice and Annie King.2 

Citations

  1. [S204] Letter, Leonard Conway to Patricia Balkcom, October 1 , 1999.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 [database on-line], St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Quebec County, 1898.

Mary Ann Coogan1

d. circa 1863
Last Edited1 Jan 2015
ChartsDescendants of Lawrence Cullen

Family

Patrick Cullen b. 10 Aug 1827, d. 22 Nov 1867
Marriage*3 October 1850Patrick Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; Record states: Patrick Cullen, born Ireland, first marriage, age 21, saddler, parents Lawrence and Ellen Cullen, living in Pittsfield, Mass.
Mary Ann Corgan (or Coogan), first marriage, age 18, living in Pittsfield also, born Ireland, daughter of Patrick and Mary Coogan.
Married on October 3, 1850 by B.Cavanagh, Catholic priest, of Pittsfield.1 
Children 1.William James Cullen1 b. 10 Dec 1851, d. 1 Jul 1852
 2.(?) (unknown)1 b. 16 Jan 1853
 3.Mary Ellen Cullen1 b. 2 Jul 1855, d. 11 Jun 1858
 4.Sarah Cullen1 b. 14 Apr 1857, d. 5 Apr 1858
 5.Edward Cullen2 b. 5 May 1860, d. 20 Jan 1861
 6.Edward Cullen1 b. 8 Jan 1862
 7.Margaret Cullen1 b. 15 Oct 1863
Married Name3 October 1850Cullen1 
Marriage*3 October 1850Patrick Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; Record states: Patrick Cullen, born Ireland, first marriage, age 21, saddler, parents Lawrence and Ellen Cullen, living in Pittsfield, Mass.
Mary Ann Corgan (or Coogan), first marriage, age 18, living in Pittsfield also, born Ireland, daughter of Patrick and Mary Coogan.
Married on October 3, 1850 by B.Cavanagh, Catholic priest, of Pittsfield.1 
(Witness) Death1 July 1852William James Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; "William James Cullen, aged 6 months and 21 days, died of inflammation of lungs, parents Patrick and ary Ann Cullen, died Pittsfield.1 
(Witness) Death5 April 1858Sarah Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; "Sarah J. Cullen, aged 11 months, 21 days, died of teething, born and died Pittsfield, parents Patrick and Mary Cullen.1 
(Witness) Death11 June 1858Mary Ellen Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; "Mary Cullen, aged 2 years, 11 months, 7 days, died of inflammation of the bowels, born and died Pittsfield, parents Patrick and Mary Ann Cullen.1 
(Witness) Census11 July 1860Patrick Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; "Patrick Cullen, HH#851, male, age 30, harness maker, value of personal estate $1000, born Canada East.
Mary A. Cullen, female, age 28, born Ireland.
John C. Cullen, male, age 7, born Mass., attended school.
Edward Cullen, male, age 1, born Mass.
Catherine Field, female, age 14, born Ireland, attended school.2 
(Witness) Death20 January 1861Edward Cullen; Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States; "Edward Cullen, male, aged 1 year, 8 months, 15 days, died of consumption in Pittsfield. Born Pittsfield. Parents: Patrick Cullen, born Canada, Mary born Ireland, buried Pittsfield Cemetery.1 
Death*circa 1863Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States 
Witness: Patrick Cullen

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
    Original data: Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Census Place: Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_488; Page: 114; Image: 115; Family History Library Film: 803488.

Murthy Coogan1

d. before 8 July 1875
Last Edited11 May 2018

Family

Child 1.Patrick Coogan1 b. c 1845
Death*before 8 July 1875Ireland1 

Citations

  1. [S938] Irish Genealogy, online irishgenealogy.ie, Civil Marriage Registration #59 for Patrick Coogan and Margaret Cashin, married 08 july 1875 in Ballinakill Catholic Chapel, Dysartgallen Parish, Queen's County, Ireland.

Patrick Coogan1

b. circa 1845
Last Edited11 May 2018
MotherMurthy Coogan1 d. b 8 Jul 1875

Family

Margaret Cassin b. c 1850
Marriage*8 July 1875Margaret Cassin; Ballinakill, Dysartgallen Civil Parish, Queen's County (Laois), Leinster Province, Ireland; Marriage Registration #59 states:
Married on 08 July 1875 in the Roman Catholic Chapel at Ballinakill was Patrick Coogan, 30, bachelor, farmer, of Aughnacross, son of Murthy Coogan (deceased), farmer and Margaret Cashin, 25, spinster, widow's daughter, of Sampsonscourt, dau. of James Cashin (deceased) , farmer. Witnesses were Marks Dooley and Mary Cashin (their marks).1 
Witness: Mary Cassin
Birth*circa 1845Ireland; Date based on age in Marriage Registration.1 
Marriage*8 July 1875Margaret Cassin; Ballinakill, Dysartgallen Civil Parish, Queen's County (Laois), Leinster Province, Ireland; Marriage Registration #59 states:
Married on 08 July 1875 in the Roman Catholic Chapel at Ballinakill was Patrick Coogan, 30, bachelor, farmer, of Aughnacross, son of Murthy Coogan (deceased), farmer and Margaret Cashin, 25, spinster, widow's daughter, of Sampsonscourt, dau. of James Cashin (deceased) , farmer. Witnesses were Marks Dooley and Mary Cashin (their marks).1 
Witness: Mary Cassin

Citations

  1. [S938] Irish Genealogy, online irishgenealogy.ie, Civil Marriage Registration #59 for Patrick Coogan and Margaret Cashin, married 08 july 1875 in Ballinakill Catholic Chapel, Dysartgallen Parish, Queen's County, Ireland.

Emilie Cook1

Last Edited26 May 2008

Family

John Blake
Marriage*John Blake1 
Children 1.Jacob Blake+1
 2.George Blake2 b. 18 Sep 1867
Married NameBlake1 
Marriage*John Blake1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin collection for St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Stoneham, Quebec, 1871.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin collection for St. Catherine's Anglican Church, Valcartier, Quebec, 1870.

Paul Cook1

b. say 1790
Last Edited13 Apr 2015
Birth*say 1790 
Land Grant*24 November 1821St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Only the significant part of this document is transcribed here:

Saturday, 24 November 1821

“On the Petition of Paul Cook it was ordered that a deed of concession be made in his favour of lots No. 5 and 6 in the second range of concessions in Valcartier and that the Procurator be authorized to issue the proces verbaux accordingly.”

_____________________________________________________________

Transcribed by Audrey Henderson, April 13, 2015
Original Data found online at Bibliotheque et Archives nationales du Quebec (http://pistard.banq.qc.ca/)
This BANQ record number is 03Q_E21S66SS3_SSS2_D0269_0001 and 03Q_E21S66SS3_SSS2_D0269_0002.1 

Citations

  1. [S836] Quebec Land Records, Land Grant for Paul Cook, November 24, 1821, Record #E21S66SS3_SSS2_D0269_0001 and E21S66SS3_SSS2_D0269_0002 found online at Bibliotheque et Archives nationales du Quebec (http://pistard.banq.qc.ca/).

Margaret Cooney1

Last Edited23 Feb 2005

Family

John McCarthy
Marriage*John McCarthy1 
Child 1.Catherine McCarthy+1
Married NameMcCarthy1 
Marriage*John McCarthy1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.26.

David Cooper1

Last Edited21 Apr 2005

Family

Ann McLaughlin
Marriage*Ann McLaughlin1 
Child 1.James Cooper+1
Marriage*Ann McLaughlin1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.31.

Francis Cooper1

b. 19 May 1857
Last Edited21 Apr 2005
FatherJames Cooper1
MotherCatherine McDonough1
Birth*19 May 1857St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism24 May 1857St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The godparents were Charles and Mary Gough.1 

Citations

  1. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, p.31.

James Cooper1

b. circa 1849
Last Edited21 May 2005
FatherWilliam Cooper1 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Finnegan1 b. c 1821
Birth*circa 1849Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com.

John Cooper1

b. 11 November 1850
Last Edited28 Feb 2005
FatherWilliam Cooper1 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Finnegan1 b. c 1821
Birth*11 November 1850Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism13 December 1850St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The godparents were Patrick Callaghan and Bridget Callaghan.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1850.

Mariah Cooper1

b. circa 1847
Last Edited21 May 2005
FatherWilliam Cooper1 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Finnegan1 b. c 1821
Birth*circa 1847Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com.

Thomas Cooper1

b. circa 1845
Last Edited21 May 2005
FatherWilliam Cooper1 b. c 1815
MotherCatherine Finnegan1 b. c 1821
Birth*circa 1845Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com.

William Cooper1

b. circa 1815
Last Edited25 Apr 2012

Family

Catherine Finnegan b. c 1821
Marriage*Catherine Finnegan 
Children 1.Thomas Cooper2 b. c 1845
 2.Mariah Cooper2 b. c 1847
 3.James Cooper2 b. c 1849
 4.John Cooper1 b. 11 Nov 1850
Birth*circa 1815England2 
Marriage*Catherine Finnegan 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1850.
  2. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com.

Preston Copeman1

b. circa 1823, d. 10 June 1907
Last Edited6 May 2012

Family

Mary Ann Weakley
Marriage*9 December 1847Mary Ann Weakley; Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Prston Copeman, of Ste-Catherine's, bachelor, was married by banns duly published, to Mary Ann Weakley of the same place, spinster...witnesses John Newton and John Copeman..."1,3 
Birth*circa 1823Salle, Norfolk County, East England, England; Date based on age in burial record.2 
Marriage*9 December 1847Mary Ann Weakley; Anglican Cathedral Holy Trinity Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Prston Copeman, of Ste-Catherine's, bachelor, was married by banns duly published, to Mary Ann Weakley of the same place, spinster...witnesses John Newton and John Copeman..."1,3 
Will*St-Louis, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Undated
Last Will of Preston Copeman
Husband of Mary Ann Weakley
Transcribed from the original at the Quebec Archives: “Collection of Holographic Wills, Testaments and Codicils”



The last will & testament of Preston Copeman, Farmer, of the St. Louis, or Cap Rouge Road, in the Province of Quebec, Canada.

I will and bequeath all property I may possess at the time of my demise to my wife born Mary Ann Weakley of Weymouth, England for her sole use and benefit and upon her demise I will & wish my property of any kind to be given to my son William.

Preston Copeman, his mark
Witnesses: Thomas Corrigan, his signature; Samuel Mainguy, his signature

_________________

NOTE: Preston Copeman was born in Salle, Norfolk, England died 10 June 1907 and was buried on the 12th June 1907 (Sillery Church of England). He was 84 years old. He married Mary Ann Weakley on 19 December 1847 in the Anglican Cathedral, Quebec City.1 
Death*10 June 1907Church of England, Sillery, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Prston Coeman, farmer, aged 84 years, a native of Sall, Norfolk, England..."4 
Burial*12 June 1907Church of England, Sillery, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses William J. Copeman, Thomas Fleming and Robert Carswell.4 

Citations

  1. [S673] Will of Preston Copeman; Translated from the Original Will.
  2. [S435] E-mail Message. From Gerald Neville.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Quebec City, Anglican Cathedral, 1847.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Sillery, Church of England, 1907.

(?) Corcoran1

b. August 1860, d. August 1860
Last Edited28 Apr 2005
FatherPatrick Corcoran1 b. c 1832, d. 11 Apr 1911
MotherElizabeth Lennox1 b. c 1833, d. 14 Mar 1901
Death*August 1860St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Witness: Patrick Corcoran
Witness: Elizabeth Lennox
BaptismAugust 1860St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Baptised privately .1 
Birth*August 1860St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Burial*13 August 1860St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; by Father F. McDonnell, witnesses were William Simpson and James Hennessey.1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1860.

Ann Corcoran1

b. 3 October 1829
Last Edited11 Mar 2016
FatherThomas Corcoran1 b. c 1785, d. 21 Mar 1845
MotherMary Margaret Barron1
Birth*3 October 1829Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism17 October 1829St-Augustin-de-Desmaures Catholic Church, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...baptized with condition, Ann born the third of the current month of the lawful marriage of Thomas Corcoran, farmer of Ste-Catherine-de-Fossambault, and Mary Baron (sic) ; Godfather, Jean Baptiste Gaboury and Godmother, Appoline Gaboury.."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, St-Augustin-de-Desmaures Catholic Church, 17 October 1829. Baptismal record of Ann Corcoran.

Bridget Corcoran1

b. circa 1821
Last Edited14 Aug 2014
FatherPatrick Corcoran2
MotherMargaret Craven2

Family

William Murphy b. bt 1816 - 1817, d. 17 Apr 1877
Marriage*21 July 1840William Murphy; St-Roch Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "....William Murphy, laborer, residing in this parish, son of age of John Murphy and Biddy Magrah, of County West Meath in Ireland on the one part; and Beddy Cochran, also residing in this parish, daughter of age of Patrick Cochran and of Marguerite Craven of the County of King also in Ireland on the other part;....in the presence of Ben Bigney and of Bernard Lynch, friends of the groom..."1,2 
Children 1.Margaret Murphy+5 b. 10 May 1841
 2.Bridget Murphy1 b. 29 Dec 1842, d. 21 Jan 1864
 3.Patrick Murphy+6 b. 27 Mar 1845
 4.Elizabeth Murphy+7 b. 4 May 1847
 5.William Murphy8 b. 12 Jul 1849
 6.Thomas Murphy+9 b. 10 Nov 1851
Birth*circa 1821King's County (Offaly), Leinster Province, Ireland2 
Married Name21 July 1840Murphy2 
Marriage*21 July 1840William Murphy; St-Roch Catholic Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "....William Murphy, laborer, residing in this parish, son of age of John Murphy and Biddy Magrah, of County West Meath in Ireland on the one part; and Beddy Cochran, also residing in this parish, daughter of age of Patrick Cochran and of Marguerite Craven of the County of King also in Ireland on the other part;....in the presence of Ben Bigney and of Bernard Lynch, friends of the groom..."1,2 
(Witness) Death21 January 1864Bridget Murphy; Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...daughter of William Murphy, farmer, and of Bridget Corcoran of the same place. Deceased at Quebec...aged about 21 years..."3 
(Witness) Death17 April 1877William Murphy; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 60 years, husband of Bridget Corcoran of this parish...4 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Births, 1843.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, St-Roch, July 21, 1840.
  3. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Deaths, 1863.
  4. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Burials, 1877.
  5. [S507] Gerald Neville, Index of Baptisms, P.103.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, Quebec City, St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1871.
  7. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1847.
  8. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1849.
  9. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1851.

Bridget Corcoran1

b. 10 March 1839, d. 26 December 1906
Last Edited11 Mar 2016
FatherThomas Corcoran2 b. c 1785, d. 21 Mar 1845
MotherMary Margaret Barron3

Family 1

Joseph Lachaume
Marriage*23 June 1857Joseph Lachaume; St-Raymond Catholic Church, St-Raymond, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Joseph Lachaume, farmer, living in this parish, son of age of Baptiste Lachaume, farmer, and of the late Marie Elizabeth Dupont, his father and mother are both of this parish...and Bridget Corcoran, living in this parish, minor daughter of the late Thomas Corcoran and Mary Margaret Barne (sic), mother and father of this parish also...in the presence of Jean Baptiste Lachaume, father of the groom and Michael Corcoran, brother of the bride...." (The correct spelling of the bride's mother's surname is Barron).2 
Birth*10 March 1839Bourg-Louis, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada3 
Baptism14 March 1839Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...baptized Bridget born the tenth instant of the lawful marriage of Thomas Corkoran (sic) and Mary Barron of Bourg Louis; Godfather, John Dogherty undersigned, Godmother, Hannah Driscoll who cannot write, the father is absent..."3 
Married Name23 June 1857Lachaume2 
Marriage*23 June 1857Joseph Lachaume; St-Raymond Catholic Church, St-Raymond, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...Joseph Lachaume, farmer, living in this parish, son of age of Baptiste Lachaume, farmer, and of the late Marie Elizabeth Dupont, his father and mother are both of this parish...and Bridget Corcoran, living in this parish, minor daughter of the late Thomas Corcoran and Mary Margaret Barne (sic), mother and father of this parish also...in the presence of Jean Baptiste Lachaume, father of the groom and Michael Corcoran, brother of the bride...." (The correct spelling of the bride's mother's surname is Barron).2 
(Witness) DeathJoseph Lachaume 
Married Name27 August 1866Murphy4 
Marriage*27 August 1866Charles Black Murphy; St-Basile Catholic Church, St-Basile, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada4 
Will*16 May 1903St-Raymond, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; 16th May 1903
Will of Bridget Corcoran
(wife of Charles Murphy)

From records of Notary Édouard Antill Panet
No. 7045
Transcribed from the Original Will at the Quebec Archives



On this sixteenth day of May one thousand nine hundred and three, before Édouard Antill Panet, the undersigned Notary Public for the Province of Quebec, residing and practicing in Saint Raymond and before Frederic Duplain, Tinsmith, and Phileas Planté, Wheelwright, both residing in the Village of Saint Raymond, witnesses required by law for the witnessing of the present last will and testament , personally came and appeared Dame Bridget Corcoran, wife of Charles Murphy residing in the Parish of Saint Raymond, Farmer, who being of sound and disposing mind, memory, judgment and understanding as it appeared unto us Notary and witnesses from her words and actions, hath requested us said Notary to write down and receive in due form of law her last will and testament in the manner and form following:

1º I give and resign my soul into the hands of Almighty God, my Creator.

2º I desire that my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid by my Executor hereinafter named as soon as possible after my death.

3º I desire that my body be buried in a manner suitable to my station in life and that a funeral service mass be sung over my remains the day of my funeral and a service at the end of the year of my death.

4º I give, devise and bequeath to my son Peter Murphy at present residing with me, the whole of my moveable and immoveable property, ready money, rights and actions and other property I may die possessed of without exception or reserve to be by him used, enjoyed and disposed of in full property and ownership from and after the moment of my death, instituting him my universal legatee and devisee in full property and ownership and Executor of this my present last will subject to the charge of keeping with him and at his table his father, the said Charles Murphy, as long as he lives, and during that time to feed, clothe and furnish him with all the necessities of life.

And I hereby revoke all other and former last wills and codicils by me heretofore made wishing and desiring that the present alone be followed.

The present will was thus declared by the said Testatrix to the said Notary in presence of said witnesses and by said Notary in the presence of said witnesses read to the said Testatrix who declared to understand it fully and to persist therein.

Done and passed at Saint Raymond in the office of the undersigned Notary on the day, month and year first above written under the number seven thousand [and forty five] and the said Testatrix declaring his inability to write or sign her name hath made her usual mark of a cross in the presence of said Notary and witnesses who have each signed with and in the presence of each other, after the de reading thereof.

Bridget Corcoran, her mark;
Frederic Duplain, his signature;
Phileas Planté, his signature;
E.A. Panet, N.P., his signature
_____________

NOTE: Bridget Corcoran 1st married Joseph Lachaume (s/o Jean-Baptiste Lechaume and Elisabeth Dupont) on 23 June 1857 in St-Raymond Church and 2nd married Charles Black Murphy on 27 August 1866 in St-Basile RC Church.
She died on 26 December 1916 and was buried on 28 December 1916 in Saint-Raymond at 79 years of age.

Transcribed by Gerald Neville in 20111 
Death*26 December 1906St-Raymond, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada5 

Citations

  1. [S708] Will of Bridget Corcoran; Transcribed from the Original Will.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Portneuf County, Quebec, St-Raymond, 1857.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 14 March 1839. Baptismal record of Bridget Corkoran (sic).
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Portneuf County, Quebec, St-Basille, 1866.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Portneuf County, Quebec, St-Raymond, 1906.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Portneuf County, Quebec, St-Raymond, 1883.