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Alfred (Alfy) Brine
- Bef 19111. Alfred (Alfy) Brine died Bef 17 Jun 1911. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Dec 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stonecutter
- Residence: Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 7 Apr 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer and a blacksmith
- Residence: Apr 1898, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: May 1912; farming
Notes:
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, he is found with his wife and six of their children.
Died:
His wife is a widow when the 1911 Census is taken on June 17th in Minudie.Alfred married Julianne (Julia) LeBlanc 7 Feb 1864, Minudie, NS. Julianne (daughter of Dominique LeBlanc and Marguerite Bourque) was born Mar 1843, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Elizabeth Brine was born 18 Dec 1864; died Yes, date unknown.
- 3. Augusta Brine was born 6 Oct 1866; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Sara Brine was born 6 Feb 1868; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Margaret Brine was born 23 Dec 1870, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Jun 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Jun 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Annie Brine was born 21 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1874, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 7. Angeline Brine was born 11 Aug 1877; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Annie Brine was born Abt 1883; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. Lavina\Vena (Vinnie) Brine was born 24 Apr 1885, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Elizabeth Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 18 Dec 1864; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Dec 1864, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 7 Apr 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a seamstress
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Sauveur Comeau & Mary Bourke.
Census:
She appears aged 6 years on the census with her parents and three younger sisters.
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, she is found with her parents and five siblings.Elizabeth married Alexander Burke 22 Feb 1892. Alexander (son of Lorong\Laurent Burke and Marcelline Burke) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Henry Alexander Burke was born 19 Jun 1894; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Augusta Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 6 Oct 1866; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 12 Oct 1866, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were John R Lovejoy, the parish priest, and Mrs McGee.
Census:
Gustey, age 4 years, appears with her parents and three sisters.
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, she is found age 23 with her parents and five siblings.Augusta married Jude DesBarres 6 Oct 1896, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jude (son of James DesBarres and Marie (Mary) LeBlanc) was born 6 Oct 1861, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Oct 1947, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 11. Wilfred Alfred DesBarres was born 11 Nov 1897; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. Mary Leodora DesBarres was born 15 Dec 1899; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. James Cornelius (Nealy) DesBarres was born 27 May 1902, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Apr 1974; was buried 1974, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 14. Jude Vincent DesBarres was born 5 Apr 1905.
4. Sara Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 6 Feb 1868; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Feb 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Hieronimo (Latin for Jerome) LeBlanc and Elizabeth Bourque.
Census:
Sarah, aged 3 years, appears with her parents and three sisters.
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, she is found as age 21 with her parents and five siblings.5. Margaret Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 23 Dec 1870, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Jun 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Jun 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 8 Jan 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
Margaret, born within the last year, appears with her parents and three older sisters.
Baptised:
Her godparents were Alphe desBarres and Maria Melanson.
Died:
She was 6 months old when she died.6. Annie Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 21 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1874, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Mar 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Peter Brun and Rosalie Brun.7. Angeline Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 11 Aug 1877; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 Aug 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Hipolite Arsenault & Marguerite Bourque.
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, she is found as age 13 with her parents and five siblings.
Census:
In family 24, she appears in the 1911 Canadian Census with her husband, four of their children, her mother and a younger sister.Angeline married Laurent\Lorong Burke 20 Apr 1898, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laurent\Lorong (son of Sylvain Bourque and Marie\Mary Bourgeois) was born Apr 1870; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Marguerita Burke was born 23 Sep 1895; died Yes, date unknown.
- 16. Stanley Stephen Burke was born 21 Oct 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Jul 1955, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1955, St Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 17. Theodore Vincent Burke was born 29 Feb 1904; died Yes, date unknown.
- 18. Basil Alfred (Alfred) Burke was born 15 Jan 1911; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Gerald Alfonse Burke was born 17 Apr 1915.
- 20. Joseph Alexis Burke was born 9 Sep 1917.
8. Annie Brine (1.Alfred1) was born Abt 1883; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, she is found as age 7 with her parents and five siblings.9. Lavina\Vena (Vinnie) Brine (1.Alfred1) was born 24 Apr 1885, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Jun 1885, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a dressmaker working from home
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Charles Melanson and Mrs Laurent Burke.
Census:
On page 3, in family 10, she is found as age 5 with her parents and five siblings. She is called 'Lavina' on the census.
Census:
In family 24, she appears with her widowed mother and with her sister, Angeline, and her family.Lavina\Vena married Casimir Melanson 5 May 1912, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Casimir (son of Charles Melanson and Amelia Burke) was born , Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Charles Alfred Melanson was born 8 Apr 1913.
- 22. Joseph Cyril Melanson was born 10 Jun 1915.
- 23. James Curtis Melanson was born 4 Oct 1917.
Generation: 3
10. Henry Alexander Burke (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Alfred1) was born 19 Jun 1894; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Jul 1894, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Peter Melanson & Angeline Brine.11. Wilfred Alfred DesBarres (3.Augusta2, 1.Alfred1) was born 11 Nov 1897; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Nov 1897, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Hs godmother was Mary Theriault.12. Mary Leodora DesBarres (3.Augusta2, 1.Alfred1) was born 15 Dec 1899; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 24 Dec 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are William Leblanc and Laura DesBarres.13. James Cornelius (Nealy) DesBarres (3.Augusta2, 1.Alfred1) was born 27 May 1902, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 4 Apr 1974; was buried 1974, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Jun 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Oct 1928, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Bef 1946, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: BY 1946, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Hs godparents are Peter Brian and ... DesBarres.James married Lillian Louisa LeBlanc 17 Oct 1928, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lillian (daughter of Clarence Fredrick LeBlanc and Annie Cora Burke) was born 26 Apr 1910, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1999; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 24. Clarence DesBarres
- 25. Freda DesBarres
- 26. Cicilia DesBarres
- 27. ... DesBarres
14. Jude Vincent DesBarres (3.Augusta2, 1.Alfred1) was born 5 Apr 1905. Other Events:
- Baptised: 30 Apr 1905, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are James Arseneau and Gustie Terrio.15. Marguerita Burke (7.Angeline2, 1.Alfred1) was born 23 Sep 1895; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Dec 1895, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
She was an illegitimate child. Only a godmother is given, Mary Brine.
Census:
In family 24, she lives with her parents, three of her siblings, her maternal grandmother and an aunt.16. Stanley Stephen Burke (7.Angeline2, 1.Alfred1) was born 21 Oct 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Jul 1955, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1955, St Charles Nativity Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a labourer
- Residence: 10 Copp Ave, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 1 Nov 1899, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Apr 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; hotel clerk
- Residence: Apr 1929, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Philip Burke and Vinny Brine.
Census:
In family 24, he appears with his parents, three of his siblings, his maternal grandmother and an aunt.Stanley married Mary Agnes White 24 Apr 1929, St Charles Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of Adolphe White\LeBlanc and Lea Cormier) was born Abt 1907, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
17. Theodore Vincent Burke (7.Angeline2, 1.Alfred1) was born 29 Feb 1904; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Mar 1904, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Peter Brian and Agnes Burke.
Census:
In family 24, he appears with his parents, three of his siblings, his maternal grandmother and an aunt.18. Basil Alfred (Alfred) Burke (7.Angeline2, 1.Alfred1) was born 15 Jan 1911; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village-Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 19 Feb 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: 17 Jun 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Census:
In family 24, he appears under the name 'Alford' with his parents, three siblings, his maternal grandmother and an aunt.
Baptised:
His godparents are Father JD Curry and Greeta Burke.19. Gerald Alfonse Burke (7.Angeline2, 1.Alfred1) was born 17 Apr 1915. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 May 1915, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Henry Brine and Millie Burke.Gerald married Marie Alice Spicer 7 Jun 1936, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
20. Joseph Alexis Burke (7.Angeline2, 1.Alfred1) was born 9 Sep 1917. Other Events:
- Baptised: 23 Sep 117, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Stanley Burke and Dora DesBarres.21. Charles Alfred Melanson (9.Lavina\Vena2, 1.Alfred1) was born 8 Apr 1913. Other Events:
- Baptised: 20 Apr 1913, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Archy Burke and Greeta Burke.22. Joseph Cyril Melanson (9.Lavina\Vena2, 1.Alfred1) was born 10 Jun 1915. Other Events:
- Baptised: 20 Jun 1915, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Clifford Burke and Dorc DesBarres.Joseph married Marion Muhloney 3 Sep 1955, St Charles RC Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Marion died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
23. James Curtis Melanson (9.Lavina\Vena2, 1.Alfred1) was born 4 Oct 1917. Other Events:
- Baptised: 21 Oct 1917, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents are Wilfrid DesBarres and Ada LeBlanc.James married Mary Viola Cormier [Group Sheet]