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Thelma Juanita Briggs

Thelma Juanita Briggs

Female 1930 - 2015  (85 years)

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  1. 1.  Thelma Juanita BriggsThelma Juanita Briggs was born 8 Feb 1930, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of Thomas Lipton Briggs and Hester S Stright); died 1 Mar 2015, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Trenholm, Cemetery, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • AltBirth: 1930, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    Thelma J Trenholm 1930-2015
    It is with deep sadness that the family must announce the peaceful passing of Thelma J. Trenholm, age 85, of Murray Corner.  Thelma passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
    Born in Murray Corner, NB, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Hester (Stright) Briggs.
    Thelma was a member of the Silver Pioneers, the Women's Institute, the Murray Corner United Church Women.  She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and bowled with the Seniors for many years.  She was an avid card player and loved a game with anyone that would join her.
    She will be sadly missed by two sisters Vera Spence, Murray Corner, and Frances (Francis) Boyd, Murray Corner; sister-in-law Gwenyth Briggs, Murray Corner; several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
    She was predeceased by her brothers Clarence, Basil and sister Zora Simpson.
    Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral Home.  Visiting hours will be held at the Jones Funeral Centre, 3 West Main St., Port Elgin, NB (506-538-2241) on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  The funeral service will be held at the Jones Funeral Centre, Port Elgin on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 2 pm, William Drysdale, DLM officiating.  Burial will take place in the Trenholm Cemetery at a later date.
    The Family would like to thank Sackville Special Care Home for their dedication and care to Thelma over the last year, as well as the Sackville Memorial Hospital, Dr Alison Dysart and Dr. Natalie Sheehan for their support.
    Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Thelma may do so to the Trenholm Cemetery or the Bayfield-Cape Tormentine Fire Department.
    Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or the funeral home Facebook page.

    Thelma married Melvin Albert Trenholm [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Lipton Briggs was born 25 Feb 1904, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Mar 1998, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • AltBirth: Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: farmer and fisherman

    Thomas married Hester S Stright 15 Nov 1925, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Hester (daughter of William Henry Blatch Stright and Mary Maria Fields) was born 22 Feb 1904, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 31 Mar 1976, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Hester S Stright was born 22 Feb 1904, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of William Henry Blatch Stright and Mary Maria Fields); died 31 Mar 1976, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

    Children:
    1. Zora Clarene Briggs was born 31 Oct 1927, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 15 Apr 1993, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    2. 1. Thelma Juanita Briggs was born 8 Feb 1930, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1 Mar 2015, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Trenholm, Cemetery, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    3. Vera Blanche Briggs
    4. Clarence Stright Briggs was born 21 Apr 1934, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Feb 1949, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    5. Basil Arthur Briggs was born 21 Jan 1936, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 21 Jan 1979, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    6. Frances Elisabeth Briggs


Generation: 3

    Children:
    1. William Parker Briggs was born 20 Oct 1890, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Oct 1980; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    2. Wilbur John Briggs was born 26 Jun 1892, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Dec 1941, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    3. Mary F Briggs was born CA 1894, Spence, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Ruth Amelia Briggs was born 18 May 1899, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 27 Mar 1997, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    5. Ola Theresa Briggs was born 11 Jan 1902, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Aug 1982; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    6. 2. Thomas Lipton Briggs was born 25 Feb 1904, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Mar 1998, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada.
    7. Harold Holman Briggs was born 22 Oct 1908, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1 May 1997, Spence Settlement, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

  1. 6.  William Henry Blatch Stright was born 20 May 1872, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 17 Apr 1945, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • AltBirth: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada
    • Occupation: fisherman, farmer, boat builder and captain of govt patrol boat Whippet
    • AltBirth: 16 Nov 1866
    • AltBirth: 1871
    • AltBirth: 20 May 1871, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada
    • AltDeath: 23 Apr 1945

    William married Mary Maria Fields 18 Oct 1893, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary (daughter of Job Fields and Elizabeth Spence) was born 10 Apr 1876, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Sep 1950, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Mary Maria Fields was born 10 Apr 1876, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of Job Fields and Elizabeth Spence); died 2 Sep 1950, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • AltDeath: 4 Sep 1950

    Notes:

    Census:
    15 in 1891 census

    Children:
    1. William Charles Stright was born 25 Mar 1893, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Sep 1948, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Sophia Stright was born 18 Jun 1896, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 Apr 1988, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada.
    3. Edith Rowena Stright was born 17 Jan 1899, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Jan 1966, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Spence Settlement Cemetery, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada.
    4. Frederick Field Stright was born 25 Jan 1902, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jan 1987, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    5. 3. Hester S Stright was born 22 Feb 1904, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 31 Mar 1976, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    6. Nellie Olga Stright was born 1 Feb 1907, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 30 May 1925, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1925, Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    7. Lester Ernest Stright was born 5 Sep 1909, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Nov 1990, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    8. Sterling MacKay Stright was born 21 May 1912, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 12 Oct 1979, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
    9. Maria Stright was born 19 Sep 1914, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    10. Edward Thomas Stright was born 10 Feb 1917, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Feb 1983, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Heatherdale Memorial Gardens, Pictou, , Nova Scotia, Canada.


Generation: 4

    Children:
    1. Leslie Thomas Stright was born 28 Jan 1863, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 18 Aug 1939, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Murray Corner Cemetery, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    2. Mabel Grace Stright was born 10 Nov 1877, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 16 Jan 1926, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    3. 6. William Henry Blatch Stright was born 20 May 1872, Crapaud, , Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 17 Apr 1945, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

  1. 14.  Job Fields was born 5 Jun 1845, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Samuel Fields and Elizabeth Grant); died 16 Jan 1932, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Stillman Rd Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Residence: 1867, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1871, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
    • Census: 1891, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891; farmer

    Notes:

    Birth:
    6 in 1851 census, location from Wrights

    Census:
    6 in 1851 census

    Census:
    16 in 1861 census

    Census:
    44 in 1891 census

    Job married Elizabeth Spence 19 Oct 1867, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Elizabeth was born 1 Nov 1848, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Apr 1923, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Stillman Rd Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Elizabeth Spence was born 1 Nov 1848, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Apr 1923, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Stillman Rd Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1867, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1871, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    42 in 1891 census

    Children:
    1. Hannah Jane Fields was born 28 Aug 1868, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Jul 1952, Spence Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Murray Corner Cemetery, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    2. Clara Elizabeth Fields was born 3 Apr 1870, Murray Road, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jun 1947, Port Elgin, , New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Murray Corner Cemetery, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    3. John Egbert Fields was born 22 Feb 1872, Little Shemogue, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Apr 1961, Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.
    4. James Samuel Fields was born 19 Apr 1874, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 20 Apr 1946, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    5. 7. Mary Maria Fields was born 10 Apr 1876, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Sep 1950, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Bayfield Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    6. Laura Ada Fields was born 10 Oct 1877, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Sep 1944, , , Montana, United States.
    7. Stephen Alfred Fields was born 1 Jan 1880, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 12 Jul 1926, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    8. Job M Fields was born 10 Dec 1882, Murray Road, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died , , , , United States.
    9. Harriet Bernice Fields was born 21 Mar 1885, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Jan 1962, Haney, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Haney, , British Columbia, Canada.
    10. Frederick T Fields was born 1886, Murray Road, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1908; was buried , Stillman Rd Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    11. George Wallace Fields was born 9 Feb 1890, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 4 Jan 1972, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
    12. Viola Minnie Fields was born 21 Jun 1892, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 4 Dec 1979, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.


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