Robert Cowan1

b. 7 November 1834
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherRobert Cowan1
MotherMargaret McCullen1
Birth*7 November 1834St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism16 November 1834Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were Charles Fitzpatrick and Catherine Cline.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 16 November 1834.

William Cowan1

b. 8 November 1836
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherRobert Cowan1
MotherMargaret McCullen1
Birth*8 November 1836St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism29 November 1836Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of Robert Cowan, Irish labourer, and Margaret Cowan of Valcartier..."1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, 29 November 1836. Digital image #29 on Ancestry.com.

William Cowan1

Last Edited14 Mar 2015

Family

 Eliza Kemp
Marriage*Eliza Kemp1 
Child 1.Ann Cowan1 b. 13 Aug 1840
Marriage*Eliza Kemp1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 20 September 1840. Digital image #22 on Ancestry.com.

William Cowan1

b. 20 September 1835
Last Edited14 Mar 2015
FatherJames Cowan1 b. c 1797
MotherBridget Fitzpatrick1 b. c 1811, d. Aug 1847
Birth*20 September 1835Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1,2 
Baptism22 September 1835Notre-Dame Basilica, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...of the legitimate marriage of James Cowan, labourer, and of Bridget Fitzpatrick of this city...Godfather, James McDonnell and Godmother Catherine Murphy..."2 

Citations

  1. [S345] 1851 Census of Canada, online www.ancestry.com, Canada East (Quebec), Quebec County, St. Edmond, Schedule: A; Roll: C_1133; Page: 9; Line: 16. Digital Image #10 on Ancestry.com.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Notre-Dame, 22 September 1835. Digital image #171 on Ancestry.com.

Mary Ann Cowley1

Last Edited6 Mar 2008

Family

 Thomas Duffy d. b 1 Sep 1931
Marriage*Thomas Duffy1 
Child 1.Michael Duffy1
Married NameDuffy1 
Marriage*Thomas Duffy1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel, Valcartier, 1931.

Catherine Coyle1

b. 1825, d. 1912
Last Edited11 Feb 2015

Family

 John Fitzpatrick
Marriage*John Fitzpatrick1 
Children 1.Catharine Fitzpatrick2 b. Jan 1855, d. 29 Aug 1863
 2.Mary A. Fitzpatrick2 b. Jul 1857, d. 30 Aug 1863
 3.John F. Fitzpatrick2 b. Jul 1859, d. 5 Sep 1863
 4.Daniel Fitzpatrick2 b. May 1861, d. 3 Sep 1863
 5.Charles H. Fitzpatrick+1 b. 11 Aug 1866, d. 18 Mar 1956
 6.Anna Fitzpatrick2 b. 1869, d. 1933
Marriage*John Fitzpatrick1 
Married NameFitzpatrick1 
Birth*18252 
(Witness) Death29 August 1863Catharine Fitzpatrick; Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States; Aged 8y 7m.2 
(Witness) Death30 August 1863Mary A. Fitzpatrick; Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States; Aged 6y 1m.2 
(Witness) Death3 September 1863Daniel Fitzpatrick; Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States; Aged 2y 4m.2 
(Witness) Death5 September 1863John F. Fitzpatrick; Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States; Aged 4 yr 2m.2 
Death*19122 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Mona Bailey (e-mail address,net) 27 May 2009. Her source Wisconsin marriage certificate for Charles Fitzpatrick and Catherine Cassin.
  2. [S431] Transcription of gravestones for St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lebanon, Waupaca County, Wisconsin at http://mickieparr.com/Cemeteries/StPatsCemLebanon.pdf

Fedelia Anne Coyle1

Last Edited3 Dec 2013
FatherPatrick Coyle1 d. b 19 Feb 1849
MotherMary McGolderick1

Family

 Robert Carroll b. c 1821, d. 2 Jan 1898
Marriage*19 February 1849Robert Carroll; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1 
Married Name19 February 1849Carroll1 
Marriage*19 February 1849Robert Carroll; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 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, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 1849.

Patrick Coyle1

d. before 19 February 1849
Last Edited3 Dec 2013

Family

 Mary McGolderick
Marriage*Mary McGolderick1 
Child 1.Fedelia Anne Coyle1
Marriage*Mary McGolderick1 
Death*before 19 February 18491 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier Catholic Church, 1849.

John Crane1

Last Edited18 Dec 2009

Family

 Margaret (?)
Marriage*Margaret (?)1 
Child 1.Margaret Crane+1 b. Sep 1847, d. 10 Jul 1914
Marriage*Margaret (?)1 

Citations

  1. [S431] "Seeking Michigan" - genealogy website. Death certificate for Mrs. John Cassin (Margaret Crane).

Margaret Crane1

b. September 1847, d. 10 July 1914
Last Edited9 Feb 2025
ChartsDescendants of Michael Cassin
Descendants of John O'Neill
FatherJohn Crane2
MotherMargaret (?)2

Family

 John Cassin b. 6 Jun 1840, d. 16 Dec 1918
Marriage*17 May 1874John Cassin1 
Children 1.(?) Cassin6 d. b 6 Jun 1900
 2.Mary Cecelia Cassin+3 b. 28 Feb 1878, d. 1957
 3.Thomas James Cassin3 b. 27 Nov 1879
 4.Anna E. Cassin4 b. 9 Dec 1881, d. 27 Oct 1882
 5.John Edward Cassin6,8 b. 9 Nov 1883
Birth*September 1847Ireland; This is the date and place of birth given on her death certificate by her husband John Cassin.1 
Married Name17 May 1874Cassin1 
Marriage*17 May 1874John Cassin1 
(Witness) Census3 June 1880John Cassin; Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States; "John Cassin", HH #57, white, male, age 38, married, works in butcher shop, born Quebec, parents born Quebec. Living with him:
Margaret Cassin, white, female, age 33, married, keeping house, born Quebec, parents born Quebec.
Mary Cassin, daughter, white, female, age 2, born Michigan, parents born Quebec.
Thomas Cassin, son, white, male, age 6 months (January).
Bridget Magher, white, female, age 15, servant, single, born Michigan, parents born Ireland.3 
(Witness) Death27 October 1882Anna E. Cassin; Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States; Death Registration states she died of convulsions.4,5 
(Witness) Deathbefore 6 June 1900(?) Cassin6 
(Witness) Census6 June 1900John Cassin; Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States; "John Cassin" head of household at 307 North Maple Street, white, male, born June, 1840, age 59, married for 25 years, born Eng. Canada, parents born Ireland, immigrated to U.S. in 1869, has been in US for 30 years, naturalized citizen, teamster, can read, write and speak English, owns his home free of mortgage. Lives down the street from his brother, Michael. Living with him:
Margaret, wife, white, female, born Sept. 1849, age 50, married 25 years, has had 5 children, three are living, born Ireland, parents born Ireland, immigrated to US in 1856, has been in US 43 years, can read, write, and speak English.
Mary C., daughter, white, female, born Feb. 1878, age 22, single, born Michigan, father born Canada, mother Ireland, dressmaker, can read, write, and speak English.
John E., son, white, male, born Nov. 1883, age 16, single, born Michigan, father born Canada, mother Ireland, mine labourer, can read, write, and speak English.6 
(Witness) Census23 April 1910John Cassin; Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States; "John Cassin" head of household at 307 North Maple Street, white, male, age 67, married for 34 years, born Eng. Canada, parents born Ireland, immigrated to U.S. in 1866, naturalized citizen, works in lumberyard, can read, write and speak English. Lives down the street from his brother, Michael. Living with him:
Margaret, wife, white, female, age 58, married 34 years, has had 5 children, three are living, born Canada (Irish), parents born Ireland, immigrated to US in 1855.7 
Death*10 July 1914Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States; Death certificate states that Mrs. John Cassin died on this date of gastric hemorrhage due to myocarditis. She had been under care since July 1st. Her address was North Maple Street in the 3rd Ward and she was a housekeeper. She was born Sept., 1847 in Ireland and was 67 years, 9 months. Parents were John and Margaret Crane both born in Ireland. Informant was John Cassin of Ishpeming.2 
Burial*13 July 1914Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, United States; This is the date given on the death certificate.2 

Citations

  1. [S527] History of the upper peninsula of Michigan, p.445. Book on line at http://quod.lib.umich.edu
  2. [S431] "Seeking Michigan" - genealogy website. Death certificate for Mrs. John Cassin (Margaret Crane).
  3. [S502] 1880 US Census, online www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marquette County, Ishpeming, p. 7 (District #4, Subdistrict 23).
  4. [S431] Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171323556/… accessed February 9, 2025), memorial page for Anna E. Cassin (9 Dec 1881–26 Oct 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171323556, citing Ishpeming Cemetery, Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Barb McIntosh -Kumpula (contributor 48756175).
  5. [S431] "Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952" [database on-line]. Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/60872/…: accessed 09 February 2025), entry for Ann Cassin, died 27 October 1882, Ishpeming, Michigan.
  6. [S504] 1900 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marquette County, Ishpeming City, Third Ward, p. 9 (District #12, Subdistrict 111).
  7. [S503] 1910 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Michigan, Marquette County, Ishpeming City, Third Ward, p. 8B (District #12, Subdistrict 179).
  8. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Michigan, County Births, 1867-1917", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPHQ-NKQ6 : Nov 21, 2023), Entry for John Cassin, born 9 Nov 1883.

Ellen Cranney1,2

b. 25 March 1835, d. 11 August 1902
Last Edited1 Jan 2015
FatherBrian Cranny3
MotherCatherine (?)4

Family

 James Cullen b. c 1827, d. 21 Mar 1870
Marriage*19 October 1852James Cullen; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...James Cullen, son of age of the late Michael Cullen and Bridget Morin of Stoneham on the one part...and Ellen Craney, minor daughter of Brian Craney and Catherine ? also of Stoneham...in the presence of Francis Whelan, friend of the groom and Catherine Craney and Mary Craney, sisters of the bride...."3 
Children 1.Michael Cullen15 b. 17 Sep 1853, d. 13 Dec 1855
 2.Bridget Mary Ann Cullen11 b. 10 Jul 1855
 3.James Cullen10 b. 9 Jul 1857, d. 10 Mar 1875
 4.Patrick Cullen12 b. 14 Apr 1860, d. 10 Apr 1888
 5.Bernard Cullen16 b. 29 Apr 1862, d. 6 Dec 1893
 6.John Cullen11 b. 28 Mar 1864, d. 1 Aug 1887
 7.Unnamed Cullen8 b. 15 Feb 1866, d. 15 Feb 1866
 8.Catherine Cullen17 b. 28 Jan 1867
 9.Nicholas Cullen18 b. 11 May 1869
Name VariationEllen Croney5 
Birth*25 March 1835Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Parents were Bryan Cranny and Catherine ? of Stoneham.4 
Baptism11 April 1835Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval Catholic Church, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, Montmorency County, Quebec, Canada; Godparents were James Phelan and Catherine Sammon.4 
Marriage*19 October 1852James Cullen; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...James Cullen, son of age of the late Michael Cullen and Bridget Morin of Stoneham on the one part...and Ellen Craney, minor daughter of Brian Craney and Catherine ? also of Stoneham...in the presence of Francis Whelan, friend of the groom and Catherine Craney and Mary Craney, sisters of the bride...."3 
Married Name19 October 1852Cullen3 
(Witness) Death13 December 1855Michael Cullen; Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; It appears the parents were living in St. Roch parish at this time.6 
(Witness) CensusJanuary 1861James Cullen; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Note that ages given are supposed to be age on next birthday.
"James Cullen, age 33, married 1852.
Neighbors are John Cullen and Thomas Martin. Living with him:
Ellen, age 25, married 1852.
Bridget, aged 6.
James, aged 4.
Patrick, aged 1.
Lawrence, aged 36.
Bridget, aged 70.
Nicolas, aged 27.7 
(Witness) Death15 February 1866Unnamed Cullen; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada8 
(Witness) Death21 March 1870James Cullen; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 48 years, spouse of Ellen Cranny.9 
(Witness) Death10 March 1875James Cullen; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged 17 years.10 
(Witness) Death1 August 1887John Cullen; Montreal, Montreal County, Quebec, Canada11 
(Witness) Death10 April 1888Patrick Cullen; Quebec, Canada12 
(Witness) Death6 December 1893Bernard Cullen; Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; ...Bernard Cullen, husband of Mary Anne Benoit (or Beroit)... aged 31 years and 4 months...present Nicholas Cullen and ? Moffat....13 
Census*3 April 1901Montreal, Montreal County, Quebec, Canada; Living in the Saint-Louis Ward of the city:
Ellen Cullen, female, aged 67, head, widow, born 25 March 1833 in Quebec, Irish, can read, write, and speak English.
Nicholas Cullen, male, son, single, born 11 May 1870, aged 28, born Quebec, Irish, laborer.
Anna Mercier, daughter, married, aged 40, born 9 July (1870?), born Quebec, Irish.
Joseph Mercier, grandson, born 11 April 1888, aged 12.
Anna Mercier, granddaughter, born 7 Sept. 1891, aged 9.14 
Witness: Nicholas Cullen
Witness: Ellen Murphy
Death*11 August 1902Montreal, Montreal County, Quebec, Canada; "...Ellen Cranney, widow of James Cullen...aged 6f5 years..."2 

Citations

  1. [S543] Will of James Cullen; #4MO1-5687.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Montreal, Basilique Notre_Dame, 12 August 1902.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, 1852.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, 11 April 1835.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Stoneham, St. Edmond, 1862.
  6. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, St-Edmond, 15 December 1855.
  7. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Quebec, Quebec County, Stoneham, p. 1.
  8. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Stoneham, 1866.
  9. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, 1870.
  10. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Stoneham, 1875.
  11. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Stoneham, 1887.
  12. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Stoneham, 1888.
  13. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Edmond Catholic Church, Quebec County, Stoneham, 9 Sept. 1893.
  14. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1901 Census of Canada [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Census Place: Montréal (City/Cité) Saint-Louis (Ward/Quartier), Montréal (city/cité), Quebec; Page: 1; Family No: 7.
  15. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Edmond's Catholic Church, Stoneham, 1855.
  16. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, 1862.
  17. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, 1867.
  18. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, 1869.

Brian Cranny1

Last Edited24 Jan 2009

Family

 Catherine (?)
Marriage*Catherine (?)2 
Child 1.Ellen Cranney+1 b. 25 Mar 1835, d. 11 Aug 1902
Marriage*Catherine (?)2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, Valcartier, 1852.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, Ste-Brigitte-de-Laval, 11 April 1835.

Denis Crany1

Last Edited8 Apr 2015

Family

 Mary Cassin b. s 1789
Marriage*9 September 1810Mary Cassin; Castletown, Offerlane Civil Parish, Queen's County (Laois), Leinster Province, Ireland; Both parties are listed as Catholic. Witnesses were Patt Phelan & Judith Dunne.1 
Marriage*9 September 1810Mary Cassin; Castletown, Offerlane Civil Parish, Queen's County (Laois), Leinster Province, Ireland; Both parties are listed as Catholic. Witnesses were Patt Phelan & Judith Dunne.1 

Citations

  1. [S904] Roots Ireland, online www.rootsireland.ie, Church Marriage Record for Mary Cassin & Denis Crany, 09 September 1810, Catholic Parish: Castletown.

Margaret Craven1

Last Edited14 Aug 2014

Family

 Patrick Corcoran
Marriage*Patrick Corcoran1 
Child 1.Bridget Corcoran+1 b. c 1821
Marriage*Patrick Corcoran1 
Married NameCorcoran1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, St-Roch, July 21, 1840.

Elizabeth Crawford1

Last Edited17 Jan 2012

Family

 Thomas Davis b. 15 Sep 1832
Marriage*10 April 1862Thomas Davis; Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Married Name10 April 1862Davis1 
Marriage*10 April 1862Thomas Davis; Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec County, Quebec City, Quebec Chalmer's Church, 1862.

Elizabeth Crawford1

b. 3 June 1882
Last Edited4 May 2014

Family

 John Joseph McKinley b. c 1875
Marriage*4 September 1901John Joseph McKinley; St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "John Joseph McKinley...of Valcartier, farmer, bachelor, aged 25 years; and Elizabeth Crawford, of the same place, spinster, aged 22 years, were by license..." Witnesses were Mary McKinley and William Crawford.1 
Birth*3 June 1882St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism25 April 1883Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Married Name4 September 1901McKinley1 
Marriage*4 September 1901John Joseph McKinley; St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "John Joseph McKinley...of Valcartier, farmer, bachelor, aged 25 years; and Elizabeth Crawford, of the same place, spinster, aged 22 years, were by license..." Witnesses were Mary McKinley and William Crawford.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Presbyterian Saint Andrew's Church, 1901.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, Saint Catherine, 1883.

Henry Crawford1

b. circa 1825
Last Edited18 Oct 2011
FatherWilliam Crawford2 b. c 1793, d. 12 Apr 1869
MotherElizabeth Birch3 b. c 1792

Family

 Elizabeth Clark b. c 1821
Marriage*30 December 1841Elizabeth Clark; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Henry Crawford, bachelor, farmer, in the Seigniory of St. Gabriel of Valcartier in the County and district of Quebec, was married, after Banns duly published to Elizabeth Clark, of the same, place, spinster, this thirtieth day of December, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty one.
Signed by: Henry Crawford,
Elizabeth Clark, John Clark, William Clark and Henry Roark."1,5 
Birth*circa 1825Ireland4 
Marriage*30 December 1841Elizabeth Clark; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Henry Crawford, bachelor, farmer, in the Seigniory of St. Gabriel of Valcartier in the County and district of Quebec, was married, after Banns duly published to Elizabeth Clark, of the same, place, spinster, this thirtieth day of December, in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty one.
Signed by: Henry Crawford,
Elizabeth Clark, John Clark, William Clark and Henry Roark."1,5 

Citations

  1. [S537] Sale and Conveyance; 4M01-1567A, Record No. 1209, Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4421, Images 194+.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Valcartier, Church of England, 1869.
  3. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.416.
  4. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.415.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), Valcartier, Church of England, 1841.

Henry Crawford1

Last Edited31 Mar 2020

Family

 Margaret Wiggins b. c 1831, d. 29 May 1913
Marriage*Margaret Wiggins1 
Marriage*Margaret Wiggins1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1937 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Marriages for Simcoe County, 1902, Ancestry Image #101 of 198 lists the marriage of Isabella Crawford, daughter of Henry Crawford and Margaret Wiggins, on October 31, 1902.

John Andrew Crawford1

b. 1946, d. 1952
Last Edited17 Nov 2025
FatherWalter George Roark Crawford1 b. 9 Oct 1915, d. 11 Jul 1973
MotherKatherine Mary Blackmore1
Birth*19461 
Death*19521 

Citations

  1. [S431] Ancestry tree, named MacLeod DiDonato Family Trees, managed by Mark MacLeod " Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/154485576/… accessed 12 November 2025).

Mary Ann Crawford1

b. circa 1832
Last Edited18 Oct 2011
FatherWilliam Crawford1 b. c 1793, d. 12 Apr 1869
MotherElizabeth Birch2 b. c 1792

Family

 Nicholas Abraham b. 29 Jan 1831
Marriage*Nicholas Abraham 
Birth*circa 1832Quebec, Canada3 
Married NameAbraham 
Marriage*Nicholas Abraham 

Citations

  1. [S624] Will of William Crawford; #4M01-5390.
  2. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.416.
  3. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.424.

Mary Ann Crawford1

Last Edited17 Jan 2012

Family

 Alexander Henry McCune b. 11 Sep 1851, d. 12 Jan 1933
Marriage*29 July 1879Alexander Henry McCune; Wesleyan Methodist Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Married Name29 July 1879McCune1 
Marriage*29 July 1879Alexander Henry McCune; Wesleyan Methodist Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From ahenderson.

Walter George Crawford1,2

Last Edited17 Nov 2025

Family

 Lida Elizabeth Roarke b. 5 Sep 1889, d. 5 May 1985
Marriage*22 June 1910Lida Elizabeth Roarke; Church of England, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "Walter Crawford of the Parish of St. Gabriel Valcartier in the County of Quebec, farmer, a bachelor aged twenty three years and Lida Elizabeth Rourke of the Parish of St. Gabriel Valcartier aforesaid spinster aged twenty twoo years were married by me this Twenty Second day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ten.
Signed:
J. Listerfolio, Minister
Partners: Walter Crawford, Lida Roark
Witnesses:
Henry Crawford, Eva Roarke."1,2 
Child 1.Walter George Roark Crawford3 b. 9 Oct 1915, d. 11 Jul 1973
Marriage*22 June 1910Lida Elizabeth Roarke; Church of England, Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "Walter Crawford of the Parish of St. Gabriel Valcartier in the County of Quebec, farmer, a bachelor aged twenty three years and Lida Elizabeth Rourke of the Parish of St. Gabriel Valcartier aforesaid spinster aged twenty twoo years were married by me this Twenty Second day of June in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ten.
Signed:
J. Listerfolio, Minister
Partners: Walter Crawford, Lida Roark
Witnesses:
Henry Crawford, Eva Roarke."1,2 

Citations

  1. [S435] E-mail Message. From Heather Sinclair to Patricia Balkcom, 15 February 2021. Heather has a family bible from her aunt & great-aunt for the John & Jane Rourke family.
  2. [S431] "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968," Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1091/… accessed 12 November 2025), marriage, Walter Crawford and Lida Elizabeth Rourke, 22 June 1910, Church of England, Saint Catherine, (Quebec, Canada); citing Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin.
  3. [S431] "Quebec, Canada, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1968," Ancestry.com (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1091/records/… accessed 12 November 2025), baptism, Walter George Roark Crawford, 20 October 1915, Saint Mathew's Anglican Church, (Quebec city, Quebec, Canada); citing Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin.

William Crawford1

b. circa 1793, d. 12 April 1869
Last Edited18 Oct 2011

Family

 Elizabeth Birch b. c 1792
Marriage*Elizabeth Birch; Ireland2 
Children 1.William Crawford4 b. c 1823
 2.Henry Crawford1 b. c 1825
 3.Mary Ann Crawford3 b. c 1832
Birth*circa 1793Ireland2 
Military*circa 1812England; Burial record states that he was in "His Majesty's Army and was in the Peninsular War". (This war was part of the Napoleanic Wars during 1808-14).1 
Marriage*Elizabeth Birch; Ireland2 
Residence*1832St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Burial record in 1869 states he was a resident of Valcartier for 37 years.1 
Will*20 March 1861St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 20th March 1861
Last Will of William Crawford


From the records of Notary Louis Panet, Record Number 14,393
Quebec Archives Microfilm #4M01-5390




On this day the twentieth of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty one, before us the undersigned Notaries Public for Lower Canada residing in the City of Quebec, personally came and appeared William Crawford of Valcartier, farmer, who being in good health and of perfect mind, memory and understanding requested us the said notaries to receive in due form of law his last will and testament which he instantly made, published, dictated and named unto us the said notaries in manner and form following, that is to say:

I recommend my soul to Almighty God, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all my sins through the merits of my Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ.

Having this day by deed of gift passed before Phi. Huot and colleague, notaries public at Quebec given by way of donation unto my son in law Nicholas Abraham and Mary Ann Crawford, his wife, a certain lot of land and premises thereon described as lot No. Six of the Second Concession, Northwest River aux Pins, together with all and every the moveable effects and furniture which I now possess or may die possessed of and being desirous that the said donation do take effect and be fully and entirely executed according to it tenor and form, I hereby ratify and confirm the said donation and order that the same be fully & entirely executed notwithstanding any defect of plan, want of insinuation or registration that might so happen or be required by the law of this province. And further to secure the execution of the said donation, I hereby bequeath unto the said Nicholas Abraham and Mary Ann Crawford, the said lot of land in the said donation described and all such moveable property as nay belong to me at the time of my decease, instituting the said Nicholas Abraham and Mary Ann Crawford my residuary legatees. And I appoint them executors of this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills and codicils at any time heretofore by me made and declaring the present to be my only will and testament.

I declare that I give nothing to my other children, they having been already provided by me to the amount of what I consider them to be entitled in my estate.

It was thus made, published, dictated, and named fait dicté et nommé unto us the said notaries by the said William Crawford, testator, and afterwards, the present his will and testament having been twice duly read over to the said William Crawford, testator, lu et relu au long, by one of us the said notaries in the presence of the other subscribing notaries, he the said William Crawford, testator, declared that he had perfectly understood the same and persisted in the contents thereof.

Done and passed at Quebec in the office of Louis Panet one of the said Notaries on the day and year above written, under number fourteen thousand three hundred and ninety three. The said testator having signed these presents, first twice duly read over as aforesaid.

Ten words erased are null.

William Crawford, his signature;
E. Cannon, N.P., his signature;
Ls. Panet, N.P., his signature


Note: The donation mentioned in the will is Record Number 3120 in the records of Notary Philippe Huot.


Transcribed by Gerald Neville, 2011

Notes by Patricia Balkcom: William died 8 years later in 1869.3 
Death*12 April 1869St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Burial*14 April 1869Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Henry Crawford and Nicholas Abraham.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Valcartier, Church of England, 1869.
  2. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.416.
  3. [S624] Will of William Crawford; #4M01-5390.
  4. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.415.

William Crawford1

b. circa 1823
Last Edited18 Oct 2011
FatherWilliam Crawford1 b. c 1793, d. 12 Apr 1869
MotherElizabeth Birch1 b. c 1792
Birth*circa 1823Ireland1 

Citations

  1. [S346] 1861 Census of Canada, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Canada East, Quebec, Valcartier, p.415.

William Crawford1

b. circa 1848, d. 25 October 1922
Last Edited28 Apr 2015

Family

 Hannah Neil b. 1857, d. 13 Dec 1935
Marriage*16 July 1878Hannah Neil; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "William Crawford, farmer of Riviere Aux Pins, and Hannah Neil, daughter of George Neil of Valcartier were married by license..."
Witness John Crawford and Mary ?1 
Birth*circa 1848Date based on age in burial record.2 
Marriage*16 July 1878Hannah Neil; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "William Crawford, farmer of Riviere Aux Pins, and Hannah Neil, daughter of George Neil of Valcartier were married by license..."
Witness John Crawford and Mary ?1 
Will*29 October 1915St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 29th October 1915
Will of William Crawford
(husband of Hannah Neil)

From records of Notary Cyrille Renaud, No. 6708
Transcribed from the Original Will at the Quebec Archives



On this twenty ninth day of October one thousand nine hundred and fifteen, before me Cyrille Renaud, Notary, residing at Loretteville, undersigned, personally came and appeared William Crawford, Senior, Farmer, residing in the parish of St. Gabriel of Valcartier, who being of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding hath requested me the said Notary and witnesses to write down and receive in due form of law his last will and testament which he has declared in manner and form following, that is to say:

1º I desire that all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses be paid as soon as possible after my death.

2º I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Crawford all my moveable and immoveable properties wherever the same may be found and to whatsoever the same shall amount hereby constituting my said son Thomas Crawford my universal legatee at the charge to pay the sum of one hundred dollars to each of his sisters, Elizabeth and Alice Crawford, after my death.

3º I nominate, constitute and appoint my said son as Executor of this my will and testament.

4º I revoke all will and testament I may have heretofore made and I declare the present to be my only true last will and testament.

Done and passed at Loretteville under notarial number six thousand seven hundred and eight. After the reading of the present will by the Notary to the Testator in presence of Jules Couture, Clerk of the Bank, and Jacques Verret, Joiner, both of Loretteville, witnesses, the Testator, the Notary and witnesses have signed in the presence of each other.

William Crawford, his signature; Jacques Verret, his signature; Jules Couture, his signature; Cy. Renaud, N.P., his signature
_________________________________________

Transcribed by Gerry Neville – April 2012

Notes by Patricia Balkcom: William died seven years later on the 25th of October 1922 in his seventy-fifth year. Although he and Hannah had more than one child, only Thomas is mentioned in this will.3 
Death*25 October 1922Riviere-aux-Pins, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "William Crawford, a resident of Riviere-aux-Pins...died at Riviere-aux-Pins in his seventy-fifth year..."2 
Witness: Hannah Neil
Burial*28 October 1922Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Fred, William and Thomas Neil.2 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, Saint Catherine, 1878.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 [database on-line]. Church of England, Saint Catherine, Quebec County, Valcartier. Burial Entry for William Crawford, 28 October 1922. Ancestry Image #13.
  3. [S940] Will of William Crawford; Transcribed from the Original Will at the Quebec Archives.

Blanche Crete1

b. 19 March 1909, d. June 1993
Last Edited26 Jul 2018
ChartsDescendants of Michael Cassin

Family

 John Walter Cassin b. 2 Jul 1914
Marriage*24 June 1939John Walter Cassin; St-Felix-de-Kingsey Catholic Church, Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, Drummond County, Quebec, Canada; "... John Walter Cassin, farmer, son of age of Walter Cassin, famrer, and of Agnes Merrill of this parish on the one part; and Blanche Crete, schoolteacher, living in this parish, daughter of age of Armand Crete, farmer, and Lydia St-Louis, of Saint Benoit de Lacorne, Abitibi on the other part; ... in the presence of Walter Cassin and of Alberic St-Louis..."1 
Children 1.Norman Cassin2 b. 4 Apr 1941, d. 19 Mar 1974
 2.Raymond Cassin3 b. 17 Dec 1943
Birth*19 March 19092 
Married Name24 June 1939Cassin1 
Marriage*24 June 1939John Walter Cassin; St-Felix-de-Kingsey Catholic Church, Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, Drummond County, Quebec, Canada; "... John Walter Cassin, farmer, son of age of Walter Cassin, famrer, and of Agnes Merrill of this parish on the one part; and Blanche Crete, schoolteacher, living in this parish, daughter of age of Armand Crete, farmer, and Lydia St-Louis, of Saint Benoit de Lacorne, Abitibi on the other part; ... in the presence of Walter Cassin and of Alberic St-Louis..."1 
Death*June 19932 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, Kingsey (St-Félix-de-Valois), Drummond County, Quebec, 24 June 1939.
  2. [S1278] Lorne V. Cassin and Sheila Cassin, "Cassin Genealogy" Copy held by Patricia Balkcom of Montpelier, Vermont in 2018. , page 10.
  3. [S435] E-mail Message. From Norma H. to Patricia Balkcom , 11/09/2017. She sent me information about herself and her family.

Bridget Crofton1

Last Edited4 Aug 2018

Family

 Thomas Sweeney b. s 1815
Marriage*Thomas Sweeney1 
Child 1.Anthony Sweeney2 b. 19 Feb 1853
Married NameSweeney1 
Marriage*Thomas Sweeney1 

Citations

  1. [S1283] Unknown Author, "Dundas Historical Society Sweeney Family Index Cards", Card states: Page 2: Thomas Sweeney, Son of David Sweeney and Mary ?, Brother of Francis Sweeney. Married Bridget Crofton.
  2. [S1283] Unknown Author, "Dundas Historical Society Sweeney Family Index Cards", Card states: Page 2: Thomas Sweeney, Son of David Sweeney and Mary ?, Brother of Francis Sweeney. Married Bridget Crofton. Children: Anthony Sweeney, b. 19/2/1852.

Mary Cronan1

d. before 2 October 1838
Last Edited3 Mar 2010

Family

 Richard Hayes b. c 1809, d. 6 Sep 1879
Marriage*Richard Hayes1 
Married NameHayes1 
Marriage*Richard Hayes1 
Death*before 2 October 18381 Witness: Richard Hayes

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Québec (St-Roch), 2 Oct. 1838.

Bernard Cronin1

b. circa 1773, d. 7 September 1843
Last Edited21 Feb 2005

Family

 Mary Higgin
Marriage*Mary Higgin1 
Marriage*Mary Higgin1 
Birth*circa 1773Date based on age of about 70 at death.1 
Death*7 September 1843Stoneham, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Burial*8 September 1843St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Deaths, 1843.

LeRoy Junior Crooks1

b. 1922, d. 2013
Last Edited15 Jun 2019
ChartsDescendants of William Neilson

Family

 Margaret Ann Larson b. 23 Apr 1923, d. 31 Dec 2012
Marriage*28 December 1945Margaret Ann Larson; Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States1 
Birth*19221 
Marriage*28 December 1945Margaret Ann Larson; Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States1 
Death*20131 

Citations

  1. [S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, Family Tree of Margaret Ann Larson and Leroy Junior Crooks, accessed 6/15/2019 at https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K2J1-R8T