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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Francis Comeau (son of Stephen\Etienne Comeau and Theresa Belliveau).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Montreal, , Quebec, Canada


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stephen\Etienne Comeau was born 1 Mar 1890, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (son of Lorong (Laurent) F Comeau and Sylvia Brine); died 16 Oct 1957, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 11 Mar 1890
    • Census: 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Occupation: Feb 1913; miner
    • Residence: Feb 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    The register for Joggins and Missions states that he and his parents were residents of this parish. His godparents are Philippe Gould and Elisabeth Bourque.

    Stephen\Etienne married Theresa Belliveau 4 Feb 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Theresa (daughter of Amos Belliveau and Elizabeth Brine) was born 1888, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Mar 1966; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Theresa Belliveau was born 1888, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada (daughter of Amos Belliveau and Elizabeth Brine); died 16 Mar 1966; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Feb 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at their marriage were Laurence Comeau and Cassie B McLean.

    Children:
    1. Lester J Comeau was born 4 Oct 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Dec 1923, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 17 Dec 1923, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. Charles Comeau was born 16 Mar 1924; died 16 Mar 1924; was buried 17 Mar 1924, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. 1. Francis Comeau
    4. Stephen Comeau


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lorong (Laurent) F ComeauLorong (Laurent) F Comeau was born 26 Oct 1849, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada (son of Francis\Francois (Frank) Comeau and Cormier Margaret); died 14 Mar 1925, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 16 Mar 1925, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Obituary: an unknown newspaper
    • Occupation: coal miner
    • Baptised: 28 Oct 1849, the parish of Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
    • Occupation: 1911, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a coal miner
    • Occupation: Feb 1913; farmer
    • Residence: Nov 1916, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    His godparents are Charles LeBrun and Apolline Richard.

    Died:
    He died at home on Main Street in Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. His death was reported by his son, Stephen.

    Lorong married Sylvia Brine 1881, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sylvia (daughter of Fidele Brine\Brun and Margaret (Maggie) Burke) was born 1858, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died 14 Dec 1948; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sylvia BrineSylvia Brine was born 1858, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia (daughter of Fidele Brine\Brun and Margaret (Maggie) Burke); died 14 Dec 1948; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 22 Jun 1858
    • Census: 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Nov 1916, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her tombstone gives a birth date of 1858. On the 1911 census her date of birth is given as Jun 1857. Mary Louise Middlemiss said that Sylvia was born in Ragged Reef in the family home there.

    Baptised:
    She was baptized with the surname 'Brun'. Her godparents were Paul Brun and Flora Bourque.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at their marriage were Laurent J Burl and Jane Brien.

    Children:
    1. Lawrence L Comeau was born 26 Nov 1883, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Aug 1951, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 31 Aug 1951, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. William Comeau was born 7 Dec 1884, Joggin Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Jun 1968; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. Margaret (Maggie) Comeau was born 27 May 1886, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Feb 1978, East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. 2. Stephen\Etienne Comeau was born 1 Mar 1890, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Oct 1957, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Comeau was born Nov 1892, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Apr 1984, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    6. Agnes Comeau was born 6 Sep 1894, Joggin Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Sep 1982, East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    7. Mary Melissa (Missy) Comeau was born 5 Apr 1897, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Apr 2002, East Cumberland Lodge, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 2002, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    8. Joseph (Joe) Edmund Comeau was born 23 Jul 1898, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Oct 1982, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  3. 6.  Amos Belliveau was born 1865 (son of Charles Belliveau and Domitille LeBlanc); died 21 Dec 1932.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Feb 1913; miner

    Amos married Elizabeth Brine 11 Jan 1886, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Laurent Brine\Brun and Mary Comeau) was born May 1863; died 8 Mar 1951; was buried Mar 1951, St Thomas Aquinas Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Brine was born May 1863 (daughter of George Laurent Brine\Brun and Mary Comeau); died 8 Mar 1951; was buried Mar 1951, St Thomas Aquinas Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 9 Jul 1863, Ragged Reef, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1881, District of Minudie-River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    Godparents are James O'Regan & Marceline Burke. Baptized at 9 weeks old.

    Census:
    She is found living with her parents, older maternal grandfather, and four siblings.

    Notes:

    Married:
    There was a dispensation for consanguinity in the 4th and 3rd degrees. Witnesses at their marriage were Antony Brine and Sarah Burke.

    Children:
    1. 3. Theresa Belliveau was born 1888, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Mar 1966; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Francis\Francois (Frank) Comeau was born 13 Apr 1820, Nova Scotia (son of Pierre Comeau and Angelique (Jane) Brun).

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 21 Apr 1820, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
    • Occupation: Nov 1866; labourer
    • Residence: Nov 1866, Shemogue, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Misc: From 1870 to 1880; took action and travelled looking for the famous LeBlanc Fortune (this according to Placide Gaudet)
    • Residence: Jun 1880, the parish of Cap PelĂ©, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1881, Sub District of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Sub District of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
    • Census: 1891, Sub District of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Sub District of Botsford, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    His godparents were Laurent Bourg and Blanche Brun.

    Misc:
    Old Andre LeBlanc (1729-1819), the father of Pierre Comeau's 1st wife, pretended that he had encountered, during the deportation to New Orleans, a brother who was very rich. According to Placide Gaudet, Francois Comeau (son of Pierre Comeau and Angelique Brun) took some steps and travelled during 1870-80 to attempt to locate the famous 'LeBlanc Fortune'.

    Census:
    He is found as a widower on this census and is living with his youngest son, sister Rose, aged mother who is now 100 years old and his daughter Pelagie and her husband.

    Census:
    He is a widower when this census was taken and is found living with his son and his young family and his elderly sister.

    Occupation:
    He is farming with his son and living in his son's household.

    Francis\Francois married Cormier Margaret 21 Jan 1846, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Cormier (daughter of Etienne Cormier and Euphrosine Doiron) was born 14 May 1824; died Bef Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Cormier Margaret was born 14 May 1824 (daughter of Etienne Cormier and Euphrosine Doiron); died Bef Jun 1880.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 14 May 1824, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
    • Residence: Jan 1846, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

    Notes:

    Died:
    She was deceased by the date of her daughter's (Pelagie) wedding in June 1880.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Both bride and groom were of major age when they married in January 1846. A dispensation was granted in the 3rd degree of consanguinity. Present at their marriage were Frederic Comeau and Blanche Cormier.

    Children:
    1. Mary Blanch Comeau was born 12 Nov 1846, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Abt 1885; was buried 18 Jun 1885, Cap Pele Cemetery, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    2. Natalie Comeau was born 9 Nov 1847, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Lorong (Laurent) F Comeau was born 26 Oct 1849, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 14 Mar 1925, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 16 Mar 1925, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. Olivier Como was born 6 Jul 1851; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Etienne\Stephen Comeau was born 1 Sep 1853; died 27 Jan 1867; was buried 30 Jan 1867, the cemetery at Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    6. Jean Comeau was born 1855; died 5 Apr 1919, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 5 Apr 1919, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    7. Pelagie Como died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Francois\Frank Como was born 16 Jun 1861; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Fidele Brine\Brun was born 5 Jun 1835 (son of Laurent (Lawrence) Brun\Brine\Brian and Rosalie (Rose) LeBlanc).

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 30 Aug 1835, the parish of Shemogue

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He is the first-born of twins. His twin brother is Philippe Brun.

    Baptised:
    He and his twin brother, Philippe, were baptized the same day. Their father was absent from the baptism. Godparents for Fidele are Hilarion Bourk and Susanne Bourk.

    Fidele married Margaret (Maggie) Burke 10 Feb 1858, Minudie. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Margaret (Maggie) Burke

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at their marriage were Eustache Bourque and Maria Brine. There was a dispensation given in the 3rd degree.

    Discrepancy - 'Un historique de la famille Brun' says Fidel married Pelagie Babin. Other sources indicate that he married Margaret/Marguerite Burke/Bourque.-note by A.Owen

    Children:
    1. 5. Sylvia Brine was born 1858, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died 14 Dec 1948; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Brine was born 31 Mar 1860, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Jun 1870, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. Anne Brine was born Mar 1862; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Joseph Brine was born Jan 1864; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Charles Brine died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Philippe Brine was born 6 Mar 1868; died Bef 1881.
    7. Jacques Brine was born 26 May 1870; died Bef 1881.
    8. Aime Henri Brine was born 10 Nov 1874; died Bef 1881.
    9. James Fidele Brine was born Abt 1877; died Bef 1881.

  5. 12.  Charles Belliveau (son of Cyprien Belliveau and Marguerite Landry).

    Charles married Domitille LeBlanc Between Mar 1862 and Sep 1864, the parish of Barachois. Domitille (daughter of Damase LeBlanc and Pelagie Leger) was born Sep 1842. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Domitille LeBlanc was born Sep 1842 (daughter of Damase LeBlanc and Pelagie Leger).

    Other Events:

    • Residence: St Andre, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; , prior to her marriage,
    • Baptised: 30 Apr 1843
    • Census: 1851, Shediac Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick
    • Census: 1861, the Parish of Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

    Notes:

    Birth:
    She was 7 months old when she was baptized on 30 Apr 1843.

    Census:
    Called 'Matilda' on the census, she appears with her parents, a step-brother and five siblings.

    Census:
    She appears with her parents and eight of her siblings.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at their marriage were Ephrem Robichaux and Suzanne LeBlanc. The bride was of major age at the date of the marriage. Both of the groom's parents were deceased.

    Children:
    1. Damase Belliveau
    2. Edward Belliveau died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. Amos Belliveau was born 1865; died 21 Dec 1932.

  7. 14.  George Laurent Brine\Brun was born 18 Aug 1832 (son of Laurent (Lawrence) Brun\Brine\Brian and Rosalie (Rose) LeBlanc); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 29 Aug 1832, the parish of Shemogue
    • Census: 1881, District of Minudie-River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He is a twin to Aime Brun.

    Baptised:
    His father was present at the baptism of Laurent and his twin brother, Aime. Laurent's godparents are Francois Leger and Julienne Leblanc.

    Census:
    He is found with his wife, father-in-law, and five children.

    George married Mary Comeau 10 Feb 1858, Minudie. Mary (daughter of John Comeau and Louise Melanson) was born Abt 1836, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Comeau was born Abt 1836, Nova Scotia (daughter of John Comeau and Louise Melanson); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1881, District of Minudie-River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    She is found with her husband, her father, and five children. She is called 'Mary' on this census.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at their marriage were Thadee Liret and Mathilda Brine.

    Mary is one of three Comeau sisters who married three Brine/Brun brothers.

    Children:
    1. Mary Jane (Jane) Brine was born Jul 1859; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Anthony Brine was born Nov 1861; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Elizabeth Brine was born May 1863; died 8 Mar 1951; was buried Mar 1951, St Thomas Aquinas Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. Eveline\Evelyn Brine was born Abt 1865, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Martha Anne Brine\Brun was born 8 Nov 1875; died 3 Jul 1973.
    6. Lucy Brine was born 28 Aug 1884; died Yes, date unknown.


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