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Alfred DesBarres

Male 1847 - 1931  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Alfred DesBarres was born 27 Sep 1847, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Mar 1931, Minudie, N.S..

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: May 1874; stone cutter
    • Residence: May 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Occupation: Aug 1901; a farmer
    • Occupation: Aug 1916; farming
    • Occupation: Jun 1918; farming

    Notes:

    T15-farmer,grindstone foreman,Justice of the Peace;died of a heart attack;married at St.Denis Church, Minudieby Rev JM Gay.;b&d dts&locs.

    Alfred married Modeste Comeau 5 May 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Modeste (daughter of Laurent Comeau and Anne (Nancy) Melanson) was born 29 Jul 1853, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Mar 1898, her home in Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jennie Alice DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Sep 1875, Minudie; died 14 Jun 1948, at home in Amherst, Nova Scotia; was buried 15 Jun 1948, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Nova Scotia.
    2. 3. Mary Helen (Mary Anne) DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jan 1877; died 1 Nov 1943, Minudie, N.S.; was buried 1943, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. 4. James C. DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1882, Minudie, N.S.; died 19 Nov 1903.
    4. 5. Helena Maude (Ella) DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Nov 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Sep 1953, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 9 Sep 1953, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. 6. Louisa Bertha DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Aug 1885, Minudie, N.S.; died 11 Feb 1968.
    6. 7. Joseph DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1887, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Mar 1961.
    7. 8. Charles DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1889, Minudie, N.S.; died 27 Sep 1889.
    8. 9. Clarence Norman DesBarres  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1891, Minudie, N.S.; died 26 Apr 1968.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jennie Alice DesBarresJennie Alice DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 2 Sep 1875, Minudie; died 14 Jun 1948, at home in Amherst, Nova Scotia; was buried 15 Jun 1948, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Nova Scotia.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a housewife
    • Baptised: 19 Sep 1875, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Bef 14 Jun 1948, 38 Copp Ave, Amherst, Nova Scotia

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    Her godparents were Laurentio (Laurent) DesBarres and Maria (Marie) Bourque. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

    Jennie married Louis Jude Terrio 28 Aug 1901, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Louis (son of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 18 Aug 1878, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Dec 1971, Riverside Rest Home, Parrsboro, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 1971, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Modeste Elizabeth Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1902; died 6 Aug 1902; was buried Aug 1902, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    2. 11. Frances Marie Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jun 1903, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Feb 2012, Gables Lodge, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. 12. James Harold (Jim) Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1904, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Sep 1994, Amherst, Nova Scotia; was buried , St Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. 13. Ronald Vincent Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Feb 1907, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Sep 1982; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. 14. Alfred Jude (Jude) Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1909, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Dec 1986, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    6. 15. Joseph Paul (Jophie) Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Sep 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Jun 1975, Bolton Centre, Brom County, Quebec, Canada; was buried , Bolton Centre Cemetery, Bolton Centre, Brome County, Quebec, Canada.
    7. 16. Mary Irene Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Aug 1914, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Nov 2006, Gables Lodge, Amherst, N.S.; was buried 4 Dec 2006, the Saint Charles - Nativity Parish Cemetery, Amherst, NS.

  2. 3.  Mary Helen (Mary Anne) DesBarresMary Helen (Mary Anne) DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 17 Jan 1877; died 1 Nov 1943, Minudie, N.S.; was buried 1943, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 21 Jan 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    Her godparents were Charles DesBarres & Emilia Bourque. Her parents were married in 1874. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

    Mary married Laurence Bourgeois 16 Sep 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laurence (son of Charles Bourgeois and Florence Burke) was born 14 Aug 1872, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Nov 1952, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 6 Nov 1952, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  James C. DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born Nov 1882, Minudie, N.S.; died 19 Nov 1903.

    Notes:

    T15-name;b&d dts&locs;never married.


  4. 5.  Helena Maude (Ella) DesBarresHelena Maude (Ella) DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 7 Nov 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Sep 1953, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 9 Sep 1953, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Bef Aug 1916, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

    Notes:

    Died:
    Her death was reported by Mrs George Legere, her niece, of River Hebert. This would be Frances (Terrio) Legere. Ella's death certificate states that she had resided in River Hebert for 2 weeks. Frances would have looked after her in those two weeks as she took in lots of elderly people into her home to care for them in their final days. Note by A.Owen.

    Helena married Damien (Dan) Terrio 8 Aug 1916, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Damien (son of Jude Theriault and Elizabeth Arsenault) was born 13 Dec 1884, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Jul 1947, Charles Street, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1947, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Louisa Bertha DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 8 Aug 1885, Minudie, N.S.; died 11 Feb 1968.

    Notes:

    T15-name;b&d dts&locs;marr.info.

    Louisa married Frank J. Burke 2 May 1917, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Frank (son of Jude Burke and Elizabeth Melanson) was born 1879; died 1967. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Joseph DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 27 Aug 1887, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Mar 1961.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Jun 1918, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farming

    Joseph married Annie Cora Burke 12 Jun 1918, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie (daughter of Anthony P Burke and Mary Jane Melanson) was born 14 Jul 1880, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Apr 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Charles DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 17 Sep 1889, Minudie, N.S.; died 27 Sep 1889.

    Notes:

    T15-name;b&d dts&locs;marr.info.


  8. 9.  Clarence Norman DesBarres Descendancy chart to this point (1.Alfred1) was born 13 Sep 1891, Minudie, N.S.; died 26 Apr 1968.

    Notes:

    T15-name;b&d.dts&loc;marr.info.

    Clarence married Loretta O'Regan 1924. Loretta was born 1894; died 5 Apr 1931. [Group Sheet]

    Clarence married Mary Roberts 1945. Mary was born 1921; died 1986. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Modeste Elizabeth TerrioModeste Elizabeth Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 26 Apr 1902; died 6 Aug 1902; was buried Aug 1902, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptised: 8 May 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    Her godparents were James DesBarres and Mary DesBarres.


  2. 11.  Frances Marie TerrioFrances Marie Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 16 Jun 1903, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Feb 2012, Gables Lodge, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a nursing assistant
    • Residence: River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; after marrying
    • Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; when young
    • Obituary: 6 Feb 2012, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Campbells Funeral Home

    Notes:

    Obituary:


    Obituary

    Frances Marie Legere
    (June 16, 1903 - February 5, 2012)

    It is with sadness that the family of the late Frances Marie Legere age 108 of Amherst and formerly of River Hebert, Cumberland County announce her passing on Sunday, February 05, 2012 at Gables Lodge, Amherst, NS. Born June 16, 1903 in Lower Cove, raised in Minudie, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (Des Barres) Terrio and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Frances was a faithful member of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church, River Hebert and a Chartered Member of the Catholic Women’s League, a member of the Altar Society of St. Paul’s and was the oldest member of that church. She loved flowers and gardening and was an active member of the Garden Club in River Hebert and the River Hebert Home and School Association. Frances took training to be a practical nurse and looked after many sick folk in their homes over the years and also worked for Dr. MacIntosh in Amherst. Frances kind and gentle heart allowed her to love everyone equally and without doubt. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Jennie Legere, her grandson Michael (Georgina) Sicheri and great grandson Jacob Sicheri all of Amherst. She is also survived by one sister-in-law Mildred Terrio as well as many nieces and nephews right down to the fifth generation. Frances was predeceased by her husband George in 1998, sisters Irene Melanson and Moudest in infancy, brothers James, Ronald, Jude and Joseph (Jophie) as well as sisters-in-law Grace, Phyllis and Erna Terrio and brother-in-law Fred A. Melanson, two nephews Daniel and Peter Terrio and niece Judith Terrio. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906). Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Interment will take place in the spring in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie. Memorial donations in Frances’ memory may be made to St. Paul The Apostle Roman Catholic Church, St. Denis Restoration Committee or St. Denis Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca

    Frances married George Joseph Legere 14 Oct 1941, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. George (son of Henry Legere and Katherine Genevieve Blanch) was born 7 Mar 1909, Strathcona, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 May 1998. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Jennie Marie Legere  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1942, Spring Hill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 5 Nov 2021, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 2021, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  3. 12.  James Harold (Jim) TerrioJames Harold (Jim) Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 14 Dec 1904, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Sep 1994, Amherst, Nova Scotia; was buried , St Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a farmer and a horse-trainer
    • Occupation: Nov 1935, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer

    James married Grace Catherine Baker 12 Nov 1935, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Grace (daughter of Baron Baker and Anna Baker) was born Abt 1912, Barronsfield, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Feb 1990, Highland View Regional Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in the spring of 1990, St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. James Barron Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Anna Marguerite Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jun 1938, Barronsfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Aug 2021, Beach Grove Nursing Home, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada; was buried , Roman Catholic Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
    3. 20. Ralph Bernard Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 21. Richard Charles Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 22. Damien William (Danny) Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1948, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 May 2004, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

  4. 13.  Ronald Vincent TerrioRonald Vincent Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 6 Feb 1907, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Sep 1982; was buried , St Charles Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a blacksmith by trade
    • Residence: Dec 1971, Lower Sackville, , Nova Scotia, Canada

    Ronald — Erna R. Sealy. Erna was born 1914; died 1976. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Carolyn Elizabeth Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Sharon Alice Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Claudette Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 14.  Alfred Jude (Jude) TerrioAlfred Jude (Jude) Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 4 Jan 1909, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Dec 1986, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a mechanic

    Alfred married Mildred J. Boudreau 1939. Mildred (daughter of Joseph A Boudreau and Margaret (Maggie) Comeau) was born 8 Apr 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Feb 2015, Northumberland Hall, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Donna Marie Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Robert Joseph Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Roger William Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Anne Jeanette Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 30. Gerald Louis Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 15.  Joseph Paul (Jophie) TerrioJoseph Paul (Jophie) Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 5 Sep 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Jun 1975, Bolton Centre, Brom County, Quebec, Canada; was buried , Bolton Centre Cemetery, Bolton Centre, Brome County, Quebec, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a school teacher and a machinist
    • Baptised: 24 Sep 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Dec 1971, Bolton, , Quebec, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptised:
    His godparents were Willie Desbarres & Hannah DesBarres.

    Joseph married Phyllis Ruth Harper 11 Jul 1942, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada. Phyllis was born 9 Mar 1923, Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Jun 2011, Stoney Plain, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Bolton Center, Brom County, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Paul Harper Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 32. Peter DesBarres Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jun 1945, Catherine Booth Hospital, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; died 12 Oct 1992; was buried , Bolton Centre Cemetery, Bolton Centre, Brome County, Quebec, Canada.
    3. 33. Judith Mary Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1947, Catherine Booth Hospital, Montreal, , Quebec, Canada; died 10 Jun 1970; was buried , Bolton Centre Cemetery, Bolton Centre, Brome County, Quebec, Canada.
    4. 34. Jennifer Ruth (Jenny) Terrio  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 16.  Mary Irene TerrioMary Irene Terrio Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jennie2, 1.Alfred1) was born 19 Aug 1914, Mill Creek, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Nov 2006, Gables Lodge, Amherst, N.S.; was buried 4 Dec 2006, the Saint Charles - Nativity Parish Cemetery, Amherst, NS.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a homemaker, local historian, genealogist and active in the Restoration Comittee for StDenis Church
    • Obituary: 2 Dec 2006, Halifax, NS; Halifax Hearld

    Notes:

    T15-b.dt;historian and geneologist

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    MELANSON, Irene - 92, Amherst, passed away in Gables Lodge in Amherst on Thursday, November 30, 2006. Born in Mill Creek, she was a daughter of the late Louis and Jennie (DesBarres) Terrio. Irene was a long term member of Nativity of Our Lady Parish, and Nativity of Our Lady Parish CWL; past president, she was a recipient of the Maple Leaf Service Pin. She was an amateur historian and genealogist who researched and compiled many families' histories. Irene was awarded the Canadian Heritage Award for the restoration of St. Denis' Church in Minudie. She will be sadly missed by her husband, Fred Melanson, West Amherst; sons, Warren (Anne Matheson), Halifax; Arnold (Eleanor), Truro, and Gerald (Patricia Robertson), Halifax; grandchildren, Andrea, Nadine, Sarah and Joseph; great-grandson, Nicholas; sister, Francis Legere, River Hebert; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her infant sister, Modeste; brothers, James, Ronald, Jude, and Joseph, and great-granddaughter, Jenica Saulnier. Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst (667-8777). Visitation will take place in Furlong~Jones Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Parish prayers will take place at the funeral home Sunday night at 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated in the St. Charles site of Holy Family Parish, 63 Church St. on Monday at 10 a.m., Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Burial will take place in Saint Charles - Nativity Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Restoration Committee of St. Denis Church, Minudie. www.furlongjones.ca

    Mary married Fred A Melanson 23 May 1942. Fred (son of William Theodore Melanson and Emma Jane (Jennie) Brine) was born 27 Jul 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia; died 15 Feb 2007, All Saints Hospital, Springhill, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Warren Arthur Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Arnold Frederick Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 37. Gerald Francis Melanson  Descendancy chart to this point


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