Our Maritime Ties
Edmund James Roberts, Sr.
1935 - 1992 (57 years)1. Edmund James Roberts, Sr. was born 21 Jan 1935, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Leonard McPherson Roberts and Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke); died 19 Oct 1992, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Edmund — Elizabeth (Betty) Jean Cooke. Elizabeth (daughter of Gordon Vinald Cooke and Gertrude Mildred Hickey) was born 11 Mar 1943, Joggins, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 May 2009, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:- Edmond James (James) Roberts, Jr. was born 9 Aug 1961, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Dec 1992, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Terry Lewis Roberts was born 14 Jun 1966, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Nov 1966, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 1966, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Michael Roberts
- Dale Roberts
- Larry Roberts
- Crystal Roberts
2. Leonard McPherson Roberts was born 20 Nov 1904, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada (son of James Henry Roberts and Esther Matilda Campbell); died 9 Apr 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: May 1928, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farming
Leonard married Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke 8 May 1928, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marguerite\Margaret (daughter of Edmund Abel Bourque and Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson) was born 7 Mar 1909, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Jan 1967, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1967, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
3. Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke was born 7 Mar 1909, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada (daughter of Edmund Abel Bourque and Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson); died 23 Jan 1967, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1967, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: May 1928, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
She was named Marie Marguerite Justine Bourque on her birth registration.
Died:
Her death was reported by her husband, Leonard M Roberts.Children:
- Elizabeth (Betty) E Roberts was born 17 Apr 1929, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Dec 2016, Dr Georges Dumont University Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 2017, Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Dieppe, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Emerson Roberts was born 4 Jun 1931, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Dec 2007, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Gerald Roberts was born 8 Feb 1933, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Oct 2012, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.
- 1. Edmund James Roberts, Sr. was born 21 Jan 1935, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 19 Oct 1992, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Marjorie Anne (Margie) Roberts
- William (Billy) Roberts was born 25 Nov 1938, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Apr 2002, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Frederick B Roberts was born 17 May 1940, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 5 Oct 2018, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Mary-Anne Roberts was born 23 Nov 1942, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 17 Aug 2009, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Douglas Roberts was born 5 Jul 1945, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 31 Oct 1999, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Paul Roberts was born 9 Oct 1948, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Mar 1966, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Phillip Roberts was born 1 Dec 1950, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Nov 2021, Moncton Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Mary Roberts
Generation: 3
4. James Henry Roberts was born 31 May 1875, Bass River, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Jun 1943, Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. James married Esther Matilda Campbell 1900, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. Esther was born 2 Jun 1872, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jul 1964, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
5. Esther Matilda Campbell was born 2 Jun 1872, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 16 Jul 1964, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Children:
- 2. Leonard McPherson Roberts was born 20 Nov 1904, Rexton, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Apr 1985, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
6. Edmund Abel Bourque was born 19 May 1883, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Abel Bourque and Marguerite Legere\Leger); died 1968, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 Jul 1883, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Mar 1909, Cape Bald, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Thomas Leblanc and Marie Helene (Labreque) Leblanc
Census:
He is found living with his parents and five of his siblings. He is using the name Edmond by this time and is 8 years of age.Edmund married Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson 5 Nov 1908, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marie (daughter of Sylvain Melanson and Marguerite Vienneau) was born 6 Jun 1886; died 1965, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
7. Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson was born 6 Jun 1886 (daughter of Sylvain Melanson and Marguerite Vienneau); died 1965, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 17 Jun 1886, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are Eugene McGrath and Marceline Burk.Children:
- 3. Marguerite\Margaret Bourque\Burke was born 7 Mar 1909, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 23 Jan 1967, River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 26 Jan 1967, Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Ferdinand (Fred) Bourque\Burke was born 1911; died 1984.
- George Bourque died Yes, date unknown.
- Sarah Bourque died Yes, date unknown.
- Patrick Bourque was born 9 Nov 1916, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Nov 2002, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
12. Abel Bourque was born 14 Sep 1847, Shemogue (son of Moyse Bourque and Marcelline Bonnevie); died 27 Jan 1902. Other Events:
- Occupation: the 1881 census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; a day labourer
- Occupation: the 1891 census, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a day labourer
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Abel married Marguerite Legere\Leger 18 Sep 1871, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Marguerite (daughter of Joseph Leger and Julienne LeBlanc) was born 5 Oct 1850, Parish of Barachois, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; died Aft 1901. [Group Sheet]
13. Marguerite Legere\Leger was born 5 Oct 1850, Parish of Barachois, Westmorland County, New Brunswick (daughter of Joseph Leger and Julienne LeBlanc); died Aft 1901. Other Events:
- Baptised: 6 Oct 1850, the parish of Barachois
- Residence: Bef Nov 1867, St Andre, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1881, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: 1891, Parish of Shediac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Marc Leger and Susanne Leger.
Census:
She is found with her husband and four of her children.
Census:
She is found with her husband and six of her children.Children:
- Justine Bourque was born 2 Nov 1888, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- Dina Bourque was born 24 May 1872; died Yes, date unknown.
- Maximin\Michael\Marc Burke was born 1 Dec 1874, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 Sep 1961, New Waterford,, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Patrick Bourque was born 4 Nov 1877; died Yes, date unknown.
- Felicien Bourque was born May 1880; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Edmund Abel Bourque was born 19 May 1883, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1968, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Marie Celestine Bourque was born 25 Dec 1886; died Sep 1887; was buried 22 Sep 1887, the cemetery of the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
14. Sylvain Melanson was born 6 Sep 1853 (son of David Melanson and Euphrosine or Anne Bourgeois); died 1895. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Sep 1853
- Residence: Bef 25 Nov 1877, Cap Pele
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Fidele Malancon and Bibiane Malancon.Sylvain married Marguerite Vienneau 25 Nov 1877, Cap Pele. Marguerite (daughter of David Vienneau and Francoise Saulnier) was born 1853; died 20 May 1930, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
15. Marguerite Vienneau was born 1853 (daughter of David Vienneau and Francoise Saulnier); died 20 May 1930, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1861, Shediac Parish, District of Tidiche, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
- Census: 1871, Shediac district, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Bef 25 Nov 1877, the parish of Cap Pele, NB
Notes:
Census:
She appears on the census with her father, step-mother, five siblings and her paternal grandmother.
Census:
She is aged 17 and is living with her father, step-mother, four siblings and five step-siblings.Notes:
Married:
Sylvain was a major aged son of David Melancon and Marguerite was a major aged daughter of David at their marriage. They were married in the presence of Philippe Vienneau and Christine Melancon.Children:
- Patrice (Patrick) Melanson was born 14 Sep 1878; died Feb 1882, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 25 Feb 1882, the parish cemetery (Cap Pele), Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Justine Melanson was born 6 Jun 1880, Saint Andre, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Aug 1971, la Villa Providence de Shediac, Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 1971, Ste Therese d'Avila Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Ferdinand Melanson was born 28 Jan 1882; died Bef Jan 1975.
- Marie Felicite Melanson was born 7 May 1884; died Bef Jan 1975.
- 7. Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson was born 6 Jun 1886; died 1965, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Marie Adelphine (Delphine) Melanson was born 10 Jul 1888, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 12 Jan 1975, Dr Georges L Dumont Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 15 Jan 1975, Ste Therese d'Avila Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Alphee Melanson was born 3 May 1890; died Bef Jan 1975.
- Marie Emma (Emma) Melanson was born 27 Apr 1892, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 24 Nov 1978, Dr Georges L Dumont Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 26 Nov 1978, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- Marie Alice (Alice) Melanson was born 7 Mar 1895; died Yes, date unknown.