Other Events:

• Occupation: a carpenter
• Occupation: a carpenter and woodworker who built houses and the churches of Barachois, Cap Pele, and Menoudie
• Occupation: Nov 1821, the parish of Barachois; a labourer
• Residence: Nov 1821, the parish of Barachois
• Occupation: Nov 1822, the parish of Barachois, NB; a labourer
• Occupation: Feb 1832, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick; a farmer

Notes:

from Irene Terrio - birth date, parents' names;says marr. info is in the Cap Pele register;he died of consumption aged 70 yrs.
B22-p.73-Hilaire Arseneau was a very good carpenter and woodworker. He constructed a number of houses and churches, namely those of Barachois, Cap Pele and Menoudie. Marr.info.
V05-p.75#91and p.41#98-children's marr.info. gives father's occupation as carpenter
P02-p.215,M.1-marr.info;witnesses were Placide Doiron,brother, and both fathers.

Birth:
Irene Terrio gave his birth year as about 1796. His death certificate gives his age as 70 years in February 1870 which would mean that he was born about 1799.

Hilaire married Anne Doiron 28 Nov 1821, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick. Anne (daughter of Pierre Doiron and Anne Marguerite Surette) was born Abt 1796, New Brunswick; died 18 Mar 1903, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1871 census, NS; a miner
• Baptised: 8 Nov 1822, the parish of Barachois, NB
• Occupation: Apr 1853, the parish of Dorchester, Westmorland Co., New Brunswick; a farmer
• Occupation: Jul 1874; carpenter
• Census: 1881, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Occupation: May 1883; a labourer

Notes:

T15-Family #41 on 1871 Census from Irene lists:
Arsenault Polid 48 b.in N.B. Miner
" Nettie 50 b. in "
" Policne 21 b " "
" Louis 12 b. " "
" Mary 15 b. " Nova Scotia
" Elizabeth 13 b. " " "
" Hattie 11 b. " " "

Baptised:
His godparents are Pierre Doiron and Marguerite Boudrot.

Hyppolite married Marie Doiron 18 Nov 1846, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Marie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Hyppolite married Nathalie (Nettie) LeBlanc 18 Apr 1853. Nathalie was born Abt 1821, , New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Bef 3 Feb 1869, South Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

T15-name,b.dt. of Jun 13,1824,Barachois P02-p.23, B.17-b.&bap.dts&loc.;godparents were Pierre Terriot & Marie Gotrot. B29-p.25-Sat,June 22,1878-The wife of Hyppolite Landra buried, her maiden name was Madalen Arseno, eldest daughter of the late Elair Arseno. V05-p.41#98-marriage info.;resident of south Joggins;parents;father is a carpenter;witnesses Hilaire Arsenault & Blanche Comeau;age 44 and a spinster when she married.

Magdeleine married Hyppolite Landry 9 Feb 1869, Minudie, NS. Hyppolite (son of Alan\Alain Landry and Anastasia Dupuis) was born Abt 1822, Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Jun 1869; a miner
• Residence: Jun 1869, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Occupation: Jun 1871; a stonecutter

Notes:

S12-Dist. J,Div.No.2,house #72,family #77(April 4;J.W.Clarke): Arsinau Lorong M 56 N.B. Catholic French, profession not given,marr. " Margret F 55 " " " " " Stephen M 27 N.S. " " ,profession not given " Mary F 19 N.S. " " " Maggie B. F 11 " " "

Christened:
His godparents were Calixte Doiron & Apolline Arseneaux.

Laurent married Margaret LeBlanc\White 18 Jul 1848, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Margaret was born , New Brunswick. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Christened:
His godparents were Vital Gaudet and Clotilde Arsenault, neither of whom knew how to sign their name. The father was absent from the baptism.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 12 Feb 1832, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick
• Occupation: From 1870 to 1874, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; a mason
• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Nova Scotia; labourer listed on the 1871 census
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer on the 1881 census

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Placide Galland and Cecile Boudrot. His father was absent from the baptism.

Census:
He appears with his wife and ten children.

Denis married Henrietta\Hariet Brian\Brun 28 Feb 1859, Minudie. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 19 Oct 1834, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick

Notes:

Birth:
Irene said his baptism was in the Barachois register and gave a birth date of 7 Feb (sic) 1834.- note by A.Owen,Apr2016.

Baptised:
His godparents were Thomas Galland and Crescence Arsenault. His father was absent from the baptism.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 Mar 1838, the parish of Barachois, , New Brunswick
• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Hippolyte Arsenault and Francoise Caissie.

Francoise married Stephen LeBlanc 9 Feb 1858. Stephen (son of Dominique LeBlanc and Marguerite Bourque) was born 1829; died 1901; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: carpenter in his early years
• Occupation: coal miner in his later years
• Residence: on the 1891 census, River Hebert parish, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Baptised: 8 Mar 1844, the parish of Cap Pele, , NB
• Occupation: Jun 1872, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a carpenter
• Residence: Jun 1872, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Feb 1876, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Residence: Feb 1876, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a carpenter at the Joggins Coal Mines
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Aug 1901; miner

Notes:

T15-name,b.dt from Shemogue register.;marr.info. from Joggins Reg. -aged 25 and living with widowed mother on the 1871 N.S. Census, family #42;he was a carpenter.

Baptised:
His godparents were Francois Foret and Madeleine Arsenault.

Census:
His widowed mother is living with him and his family.

Census:
On page 22 in family #100 he appears with his elderly widowed mother, his wife and five of his children.

Census:
On page 13, in family #83, he appears with his aged widowed mother, his wife and six of their children.

Died:
His death was reported by his daughter, Janie. His mother's surname is in error on the death registration. - note by A.Owen Jan2013

Louis married Judith Melanson 18 Jun 1872, Minudie, NS. Judith (daughter of Paul Melanson and Elizabeth Bourque) was born Apr 1854; died Mar 1930; was buried Mar 1930, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 11 Jun 1849, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
• Residence: Jul 1874, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

T15-obtained 1994-name & b.dt. and spouse. -from 1871 Census-Policine 21 b. in N. B. in family of Polid Arsenault. P10-marr.dt and witnesses.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Hyppolite Leblanc and Genevieve Sonier.

Apolline married Thaddeus (Thaddy) Bourque 28 Jul 1874, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thaddeus (son of Simon Bourque and Henriette ?) was born Abt 1848, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 24 May 1854, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Occupation: May 1871, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Residence: May 1871, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , at the date of his marriage,

Notes:

T15-name;b.dt.;N.S.1871 census,family #42 he is living with his mother and brother;he is aged 20 and is a miner in the mines.Giventhis evidence Irene believed he was the son of Hilaire and Anne Doiron. I don't think that is right because in the Vital Stratistics for Marriages in the N.S. Archives it gives the information I have listed below under V05. parish register entry which again lists his parents as Hyppolite and Mary Doiron. Also the Doiron book lists Anne Doiron as having 6 sons not 7. V05-p.63,#83-marr.info.;age 21 and a bachelor;miner;resident of Joggins Mines;born at Memramcook;witnesses were Sigefroi Hebert & Marceline Arsenault;parents were Hyppolite Arsenault and Mary Doiron P10-Hilary Arsenault lawful son of Hipolite Arsineau and Mary Doirent baptized at Minudie on 24 May 1854 aged 2 years 7 months;godparents were Denis Arsineau and Anne Arsineau. - note by A.Owen

Baptised:
His godparents were Denis Arsineau and Anne Arsineau. He was aged 2 years 7 months when he was baptized.

Hilaire married Marceline Cormier (daughter of Hypolite Cormier and Osithe Theriault) [Group Sheet]

Hilaire married Mary Blanch Comeau 23 May 1871, Minudie, NS. Mary (daughter of Francis\Francois (Frank) Comeau and Cormier Margaret) 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. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 14 Sep 1852, the parish of Memramcook, NB

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Euchariste Sonier and Angelique Williams.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 16 Jul 1854, the parish of Memramcook, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
• Census: 1881

Notes:

T15-name,b.dt.&prov.,marr.info.;aged 17 in family #41 on 1871 N.S. census.
S12-Cumberland Co,Dist J,Div.No.2-pg.26#108#118:
Arsino, Lucy M 26 N.S. Catholic French married
" Rosan F 25 " " " "
" , Charles E M 6/12 Oct. " "
followed by his parents, family # 119 living in the same house.

Baptised:
His godparents were Dominic Sonier and Josephine Breau.

Census:
He is found with his wife and infant son. They are living next door to his father and mother.

Louis married Rosalie Arsenault 10 Jun 1880, ,Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Rosalie (daughter of Etienne (Stephen) Arsenault and Osithe Doiron) was born Jan 1853; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Nov 1873, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

T15-obt.1994-marr.info;N.S.1871 census gives her age of 15 - see family #41. S12-1881C,Dist J,Div 2:pg.26#109#120 gives Mary aged 24 with husband and four children. V05-p.95#182-marr.info;age 17 ad a spinster at time of marriage;living in Joggins Mines;Parents are Hppolite and Nathalie...Hyppolite is a miner.witnesses are Donat Legere and B.Bourque

Mary married Andrew\Andre Arsenault 25 Nov 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Andrew\Andre (son of Etienne (Stephen) Arsenault and Osithe Doiron) was born Abt 1851, Tidnish; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 23 May 1858

Notes:

T15-obt. 1989-aged 13 with family #41 in 1871 N.S. Census;born in N.S. -d.dt.;buried in Ragged Reef Cemetery,near Joggins
S12-1881C-Dist.J, Div#2,pg.29,#122#134-Elizabeth age 23 wife of Jude Thareolt,has two children.

Baptised:
She was 10 days old when baptized on May 23, 1858. Her godparents were Juda (Jude) Arseneau & Elizabeth Gold. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Elizabeth married Jude Theriault 29 May 1883, Ragged Reef, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Jude (son of Damien Theriault and Mathilde Cormier) was born 20 Jun 1855, St Andrew, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick; died 25 Sep 1943, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 Sep 1943, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia.. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Mar 1860, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

T15-Aug 1989-marr.info;aged 11 on 1871 census -see family #41.

Baptised:
Her godparents are Thaddeus Bourque and Flora Bourque. She was one day old at her baptism.

Census:
In family #54, she appears with her husband and seven children.

Henriette married Dosithe (Doss) Dujay 28 Sep 1881. Dosithe (son of Maximin Dugay and Osithe Leblanc) was born Abt 1860, Cape Bald, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick; died 2 Aug 1909; was buried Aug 1909, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: 6 Jun 1871, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She was 22 years old when she married in 1871.

Marcelline married Seffroi Hebert 6 Jun 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Seffroi (son of Thaddee Hebert and Scholastique LeBlanc) was born Abt 1848, Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Residence: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; all his life
• Baptised: 15 Aug 1853, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Occupation: 1936; a retired coal miner

Notes:

Birth:
He was 3 weeks old when baptized on August 15th.

Baptised:
His godparents were Stephen LeBlanc & Mary Como.

Stephen — Emilia\Amelia (Milly) Comeau. Emilia\Amelia (daughter of John Comeau and Louise Melanson) was born Nov 1851; died 1 Sep 1936, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1936, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 14 Dec 1860, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia

Notes:

Birth:
She was 2 months old when baptized on December 14th, 1860.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Fedy Burk and Mary Burk.

Mary married Dominic Hache 24 Oct 1883, Grande Digue, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada. Dominic (son of Patrice Hache and Nathalie Richard) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 27 Jun 1869, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1889, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents are Amato (Latin name) Brun and Marceline Arsenault.

Margaret married John W McGovern 27 Dec 1889, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John (son of James McGovern and Domitille (Matilda) Brun\Brine) was born Abt 1865, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Apr 1860, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer on the 1881 census farming with his father

Notes:

Birth:
He was 3 weeks old when baptized on April 4th.

Baptised:
His godparents were Peter Brine and Madaline Arsinoe.

Census:
He appears with his parents and three of his siblings.

Census:
He is found on the 1881 census with his parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Oct 1861, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She and her twin sister were 2 months 3 weeks and 4 days old when they were baptized on October 4th, 1861.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Jerome LeBlanc and Mrs Jude Arseno.

Census:
She and her twin sister appear with their parents and an older brother and a younger sister on this census.

Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Oct 1861, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She and her twin sister were 2 months 3 weeks and 4 days old when they were baptized on October 4th, 1861.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Alfred Brine and Julianne LeBlanc.

Census:
She and her twin sister appear with their parents and an older brother and a younger sister on this census. Her name on the census is 'Sarah'.

Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a child, James. She is called 'Julie' on this census.

Julianne — Alexander Kirk. Alexander died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 18 Sep 1863, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She was 5 days old when baptized on the 18th of September.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Philip DesBarres and Margaret Whelan.

Census:
She appears with her parents and three older siblings.

Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Other Events:

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

Notes:

Birth:
She is two years older than her sister Margaret on the 1881 census and therefore would have been born about 1865.

Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 16 Aug 1868, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents are Amato Brun and Marie Comeau.

Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Elizabeth married John George (son of James George and Ellen Hellgrove) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 3 May 1870, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Hippolite Landry and Rosalia Douaron (Doiron?).

Census:
He is found on the 1881 census with his parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Damien married Agnes Babin (daughter of Amos Babin and Mary Comeau) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 30 Jun 1872, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents are Alphee DesBarres and Marie Melanson.

Census:
He is found on the 1881 census with his parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 7 May 1874, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents are Frederick Babin and Caroline DesBarres.

Census:
She is found on the 1881 census with her parents, eight siblings and a nephew.

Anne married Clement Doiron 23 OR 24 Nov 1914, L'Assomption Church, Moncton, New Brunswick. Clement (son of Hypolite Doiron and Emerande (Merante) Leger) was born 16 Oct 1862; died 21 May 1945. [Group Sheet]

Anne married Adolphe Leger [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; a farmer
• Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; all his life
• Baptised: 4 Jun 1880
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

James was the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. In the 1881 census he is listed with the surname of Kirk. However by 1891 the census lists him with the surname Arseneau similar to everyone else in the family. His marriage entry in the parish register indicates that he was adopted by his maternal grandparents. - note by A.Owen

Baptised:
He is the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. His godparents are James Regan and Mary Arsenault.

Died:
His wife reported his death.

James married Agnes Babin (daughter of Fred Babin and Modeste Burke) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Charles Burke 1881. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1911, District of Lower Cove Village, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer

Notes:

Birth:
He was two and a half months of age when he was baptized on 10 Jan 1862.

Christened:
He was two and a half months of age at his baptism. His godparents were Alfy Brine and Julianne LeBlanc.

Census:
He is found married on this census and lives with his wife and one of her brothers.

Occupation:
Occupation appears on 1911 census.

Alfred married Sarah Melanson 21 Nov 1905, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Melanson and Mary Burke) was born 31 Oct 1854, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Residence: Nov 1887, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; , prior to her marriage,

Notes:

Birth:
She was aged 2 months when she was baptized on Feb 13, 1864 at Minudie.

Christened:
Her godparents were Tedy Burke and Mrs. Tedy Burke.

Elizabeth — ... Boudreau. ... died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Benjamin Legere 13 Nov 1887, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Benjamin (son of Ben... Legere and Fanny ...) was born Abt 1863, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Christened:
She was baptized as 'Jane'. Her birth date is given as 25 Mar 1866. Her godparents were Jerome LeBlanc and Julianna Como.

Died:
Jane does not appear on the 1871 census with her parents. Only her three older siblings and her next youngest sibling appear on the census.

Notes:

Birth:
She was registered at birth as Alexander in the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics; she was baptized as Adelaide in the church; she was called 'Alice'.

Christened:
Her godparents were CHarles DesBarres & Marie Comeau. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

Died:
Her death was reported by her son, Arthur Melanson.

Alice married Iseral Melanson 3 Nov 1890, Minudie, NS. Iseral (son of Peter (Pierre) Melanson and Marie\Mary Bourque) was born 15 Feb 1866, Ragged Reef, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died 5 Jul 1944, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 7 Jul 1944, Ragged Reef cemetery, Ragged Reef, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

P10-b.&bap.dts;residence;parents;godparents are Rev.JM Gay and Maria Leblanc V05-p.152#335-birth registered;parents' marr. date given as 1860;born atMinudie

Christened:
His godparents were Severo (Silvain?) Comeau and Emilie Leblanc. The baptism entry was written in Latin.

John — ... Symes. ... died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Christened:
Her godparents were Denys Bourque and Mary Leblanc.

Annie married Damase Belliveau 1 Mar 1897, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. (son of Charles Belliveau and Domitille LeBlanc) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Apr 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Census: 1911, Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer

Notes:

Birth:
His godparents are Phillipe Burke and Elizabeth LeBlanc. Note that the 1901 NS Census gives his birth date as 6 Mar 1881, age given as 19.


Census:
On page 27, in family #235, he appears with his wife and four of their children.

Charles married Ada Comeau 22 Apr 1902, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ada (daughter of Thaddeus (Thaddee) Comeau and Adeline (Deline) Cormier) was born 2 Mar 1882, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jul 1956, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 30 Jul 1956, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

P10-b.dt;parents;godparents are Chas.(Charles) Melanson and Amelia Melanson NS 1901 Census-gives b.dt as 2 Jan 1883

Other Events:

• Occupation: a miner

Edmond — Edna .... Edna died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 27 Feb 1876, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents are Peter Bourque and Marie Arsenault.

Died:
He does not appear on the 1881 census and is presumed to have died before the census was taken. Only his brother, Thomas, appears with his parents.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 25 Nov 1878, , Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents are Charles Holmes and Elizabeth Melancon.

Died:
He does not appear on the 1881 census and is presumed to have died before the census was taken. Only his brother, Thomas, appears with his parents.

Other Events:

• Occupation: On the 1901 census, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a carpenter
• Baptised: 11 Feb 1880, , Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1881, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Mar 1930, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada; employee of the CPR shops
• Residence: Mar 1930, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents are Simon Cormier and Mary Arsenault.

Census:
On page 22 in family #100 he appears with his paternal grandmother, his parents and four of his siblings.

Census:
On page 13, in family #83, he appears with his paternal grandmother, his parents and five of his siblings.

Other Events:

• Occupation: on the 1901 census, Joggins Mines; a labourer
• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Discrepancy: His headstone gives a birth date of the 24th of December 1882 instead of the 28th which was in the Affidavit in Vital Statistics.

Census:
On page 22 in family #100 he appears with his paternal grandmother, his parents and four of his siblings. He is called 'John' on this census.

Census:
On page 13, in family #83, he appears with his paternal grandmother, his parents and five of his siblings.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 15 Mar 1885, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Aug 1901, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents are Edward Belleveau and Josephine Cormeau.

Census:
On page 22 in family #100 she appears with her paternal grandmother, her parents and four of her siblings. She is called 'Annie' on this census.

Census:
On page 13, in family #83, she appears under the name of Anna Arseneau with her paternal grandmother, her parents and five of her siblings.

Annabella married James O'Regan 20 Aug 1901, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. James (son of Francis O'Regan and Margaret ...) was born Abt 1875, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 24 Jun 1886, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 1930, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents are James Holmes and Mary Jane Melonson.

Census:
On page 22 in family #100 he appears with his paternal grandmother, his parents and four of his siblings.

Census:
On page 13, in family #83, he appears with his paternal grandmother, his parents and five of his siblings.

James married Georgina Hache 19 Jul 1915, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Georgina (daughter of Dominic Hache and Mary Arsenault) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 2 Nov 1887

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Israel Melonson and Mrs Edward Landry.

Died:
She does not appear on the 1891 census with her family and it is presumed that she has died by this date.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Aug 1889, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1891, subdistrict of River Hebert, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 1930, Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Charles Joseph Burke and Elisabeth Leblanc.

Census:
On page 22 in family #100 she appears with her paternal grandmother, her parents and four of her siblings.


Census:
On page 13, in family #83, she appears with her paternal grandmother, her parents and five of her siblings. Her name is written as Mary, her age is 14 years and her birth date is given as the 27th of September 1887 which is the birthdate of her older sister who is presumed to have died.

Mary married John Peter Theriault 28 Sep 1909, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John (son of Hilaire Theriault and Veronique Pitre) was born 14 Jul 1885, Prince Edward Island, Canada; died 1913. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 14 Apr 1895, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, polling sub-division of Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Mar 1930, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Birth:
Discrepancy: Her headstone gives her birth year as 1896 (sic). The Joggins and Missions Parish Register gives it as 1895.

Baptised:
Her godparents were John Landry and Olive Leblanc.

Census:
On page 13, in family #83, she appears with her paternal grandmother, her parents and five of her siblings.

Margaret married Melvin or Wm Lorette 19 Aug 1931, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Boston, MA. Melvin died 2 Mar 1973; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
He lived only 1 1/2 hours.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 30 Jan 1877, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Laurent Melanson & Henrietta Arsenault.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Jul 1879

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Joseph Thariault and Martha Melancon.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 2 Mar 1881

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Dosithee Dugay and Elizabeth Burke. The Baptism entry was written in Latin.

Notes:

V05-p.152,#336-birth registration;gives parents marriage year as 1871 P10-baptized 6 Oct 1871;says birth date was 5 Oct 1871;resident of Joggins Mines;godparents are Donato Leger and Appolonia Arsenault.

Notes:

P10-bap. on 10 May 1874;resided at Joggins Mines;witnesses are Joanni Comeau & Maria Arsenault

Died:
He was 10 months old when he died.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 20 Jun 1880, Cap Pelé, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Jude Hebert and Marie Dudier.

Other Events:

• Occupation: onthe 1911 census, the parish of Harcourt, Kent County, New Brunswick; a labourer
• Baptised: 18 Oct 1880, ,, Nova Scotia
• Census: 1911, Kent County, New Brunswick
• Occupation: Nov 1913, Adamsville, Kent County, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: Jun 1915, Adamsville, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Denys White and Haretta (Harrietta) Arsenault.

Charles married Delphine Caissie 14 Jan 1901, St Bernard RC Church, Moncton, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick. Delphine (daughter of Pierre Caissie and Bibianne Colette) was born 1879; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 30 Jan 1877, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Laurent Comeau & Rosalie Arsenault.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 14 Jan 1879

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Charles Logue and Catherine Arsenault.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 23 Jan 1881

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Dugey and Mary Arsenault.

Other Events:

• Occupation: a steam engineer
• Baptised: 17 Sep 1878
• Occupation: Aug 1901; a stone-cutter
• Obituary: 6 Dec 1971, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; The Chronicle Herald

Notes:

Birth:
Irene Terrio said her father, Louis, was born at Upper Cove which is a parish of Minudie.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Joseph Thariault and Rosanna Arsenault.

Louis married Jennie Alice DesBarres 28 Aug 1901, St Denis RC Church, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Jennie (daughter of Alfred DesBarres and Modeste Comeau) 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. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Residence: Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , prior to her marriage,
• Baptised: 15 Mar 1880
• Residence: May 1906, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Ferdinand Thibedeau and Harrietta Thariault.

Buried:
Her death was reported by her daughter, Kathryn Melanson.

Died:
She developed diabetes in her older years and had a leg amputated. She died from toxaemia from gangrene.

Mary married Rufus Henry LeBlanc 24 Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Rufus (son of John D. LeBlanc and Louisa\Luise Heitzler) was born 24 Apr 1872, Minudie, N.S.; died 14 Apr 1948, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 22 May 1881
• Residence: Dec 1904, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Feb 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Thadee Burke and Elizabeth Burke.

Bertha married Laurence (Lorang) Michael Comeau 13 Jun 1904, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Laurence (son of Alfred Comeau and Mary Burke) was born 26 Dec 1872, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Bertha married Charles J. Burke 22 Feb 1909, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles (son of Gaspar Hebert and Elizabeth Burke) was born Abt 1877, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1952; was buried 1952, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 7 Apr 1883
• Residence: Dec 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1971, New York, USA

Notes:

Baptised:
Her baptism entry spells her name 'Eda'. Her godparents are Laurang Comeau and Dennis White.

Ada married Charles Edward Comeau 18 Nov 1903, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles (son of Thaddeus (Thaddee) Comeau and Adeline (Deline) Cormier) was born 26 Aug 1883, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Dec 1909, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ada — James Edward LeBlanc. James (son of John D. LeBlanc and Louisa\Luise Heitzler) was born 1 Jan 1877, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Jan 1947; was buried 28 Jan 1947, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 6 Jan 1885
• Occupation: Aug 1916; a mechanic
• Residence: Aug 1916, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Irene (Terrio) Melanson told me that this couple never had any children.

Baptised:
His godparents were Denis Lorrette and Marceline Thibadeau.

Damien married Helena Maude (Ella) DesBarres 8 Aug 1916, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Helena (daughter of Alfred DesBarres and Modeste Comeau) 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. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Massachusetts; a registered nurse
• Residence: Massachusetts
• Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , after her retirement,
• Baptised: 5 Apr 1887, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Israel Como and Eliza White.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 18 Aug 1889
• Occupation: Sep 1918; a miner
• Residence: Sep 1918, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

He and his wife never had any children.

Baptised:
His godparents were Denys Brin and Justine Legere.

Joseph married Margaret MacDonald 25 Sep 1918, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Lochlan MacDonald and Beth McLellan) was born 27 Jan 1891, Antigonish, , Nova Scotia; died 14 Apr 1972. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; for a number of years the County Coroner and Justice of the Peace
• Baptised: 20 Mar 1892, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Residence: 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Antony Burke and Elisabeth Brine.

Patrick married Daisy Maude Belliveau 26 Nov 1913, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Daisy (daughter of Damien Belliveau and Sarah Burke) was born 10 Aug 1894, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Sep 1980, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 13 Nov 1894, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Wm. John Babine and Bonei Babine.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 13 Mar 1898, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Philip Brien and Bertha Theriault.

Other Events:

• Military: in the Canadaian Army in the Second World War
• Misc: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; well known as a baseball player and a coach
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a former chief of police, fire chief and town councillor
• Baptised: 9 Sep 1900, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Sep 1926, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a miner
• Obituary: 27 Jan 1973, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; a Halifax newspaper

Notes:

Birth:
His obituary said that he was born in Lower Cove. Other souces indicate that he was born in Joggins.

Baptised:
His godparents were Clarence Babin and Celine Richard.

Bliss married Viola Laura Babineau 22 Sep 1926, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Viola (daughter of Sylvine Babineau and Elizabeth Melanson) was born 13 Sep 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1986; was buried 1986, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 11 Feb 1884
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Alfred Bourgeois and Elizabeth White.

Census:
In family #54, she is found with her parents and six siblings.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 17 Aug 1885, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Apr 1904, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Frank Burbine and Mary Jane White.

Census:
In family #54, she is found with her parents and six siblings.

Bertha married Henry Brine 18 Apr 1904 OR 19 Apr 1904, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Henry (son of Paul Brun\Brine and Juliane (Julie) Comeau) was born Abt 1882, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 9 Oct 1887
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: May 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Angus Brine and Lizzie Terrio. The baptism entry had the child's name written as 'Laurent' but the child was a girl named 'Laura' - note by A.Owen Mar2011.

Census:
In family #54, she is found with her parents and six siblings. Her name is written as Lora on the census.

Laura married Charles N Como 3 May 1905, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles (son of Nicholas Comeau\Como and Ellen\Helen LeBlanc) was born 30 Oct 1876, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 15 Jun 1890, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Bef Dec 1928, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Dec 1928; a houseworker

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Tady Burke and Mrs Burke.

Census:
In family #54, she is found with her parents and six siblings.

Clara — James Babin. [Group Sheet]

Clara — Laurent Melanson. [Group Sheet]

Clara — ... .... [Group Sheet]

Clara married Austin Terrio 27 Dec 1928, St Charles Church, Amherst, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia. Austin (son of Anselme\Samuel Terrio and Eva Stewart) was born 1898, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1971; was buried 1971, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Aug 1915, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Her marriage registration of August 1915 gives her age as 21 years which would put her birth year as 1894. Discrepancy with the birth year given in the 1901 census which was 1892. - comment by A.Owen

Census:
In family #54, she is found with her parents and six siblings.

Nettie married John Reid 17 Aug 1915, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. John (son of Charles Reid and Annie Barker) was born Abt 1888, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: labourer in coal mining
• Baptised: 28 Jun 1896, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: 1941, Valley Road, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Occupation:
He had last worked at his job one month prior to his death.

Baptised:
His godparents were James White and Alice Theriault.

Census:
In family #54, he is found with his parents and six siblings.

Died:
His death was reported by his wife.

James married Elizabeth Melanson (daughter of Peter Melanson and Mary Roy) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 22 Oct 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Philip Arsenault and Lev. White.

Census:
In family #54, she is found with her parents and six siblings.

Sarah married James Henry Brine (son of Charles Brine and Elizabeth Cormier) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 21 Nov 1884
• Baptised: 27 Jul 1885, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Andrew Bryan and Bibian Bryan.

Baptised:
This second baptism entry states that the child is about a year old. Godparents are Andrew Brine and Annie (?) Brine.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 9 Oct 1887

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were James Arseneau and Mary Brine.

Lawrence married Alice Burke (daughter of Simon Burke and Polonie Cormier) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 16 May 1889

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were John Hennessy and Rosalie Brin.

Bertha — Clarence Richards. Clarence died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Georgina married James Edward Arsenault 19 Jul 1915, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. James (son of Louis Arsenault and Judith Melanson) was born 29 Apr 1886. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 Apr 1894, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Narcisse Poirier and Abbie Miller.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 17 Jan 1897, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Philip A Gould and Agnes McGovern.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 12 May 1898, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Dominic Hache and Annie Hache.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 12 Aug 1900, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Education: Dec 1924; and could read and write when she married
• Occupation: Dec 1924; a music teacher

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Charles Hache and Mrs Dominic Hache.

Ella married Cecil Leo Terrio 30 Dec 1924, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cecil (son of Anselme\Samuel Terrio and Eva Stewart) was born 9 Mar 1890; died 1969. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 12 Feb 1903, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
He was two months old when baptized on 12 February 1903.

Baptised:
His godfather was Chas. Hache.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 4 Apr 1905, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Lawrence Hache and Margaret Hache.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 9 May 1908, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
He is a twin to Viola.

Baptised:
His godparents were Jospeh Landry and Georgina Hache.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 9 May 1908, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She is a twin to Vernon.

Baptised:
Her godparents were Wm. McGovern and Marg. Hache.

Viola married Wilfred Legere 21 Aug 1930, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Wilfred died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 Aug 1909, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were John Theriault and Mary Arsenault.

Delia married Stanly Richard 14 Aug 1930, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA. Stanly died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 8 Oct 1911, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Lawrence Hache and Elva McGovern.

Edgar married Eva Gallant 25 Nov 1935, Upper Aboujagane, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Eva died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; a farmer
• Residence: Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; all his life
• Baptised: 4 Jun 1880
• Census: 1881, District of River Hebert and Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

James was the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. In the 1881 census he is listed with the surname of Kirk. However by 1891 the census lists him with the surname Arseneau similar to everyone else in the family. His marriage entry in the parish register indicates that he was adopted by his maternal grandparents. - note by A.Owen

Baptised:
He is the illegitimate child of Alexander Kirk and Julianna Arsenault. His godparents are James Regan and Mary Arsenault.

Died:
His wife reported his death.

James married Agnes Babin (daughter of Fred Babin and Modeste Burke) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Jul 1913, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are Henry Burke Louise DesBarres.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 23 Jun 1888, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Misc: May 1920; could not read and write when he married
• Occupation: May 1920, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a locomotive fireman

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Lorong S Burke and Jane Brine.

William married Lena Hebert 11 May 1920, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lena (daughter of Gaspard\Gasper Hebert and Susan\Suzanne Saulnier) was born 18 Mar 1891, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Sep 1972. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Jul 1921; and could read and write when she married
• Occupation: Jul 1921; a housekeeper

Notes:

Birth:
She was 94 years old when she died on March 27, 1989. She was 25 years old when she married in July of 1921.

Mary married William Victor Burbine 5 Jul 1921, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. William (son of Amos Burbine and Mary Comeau) was born 1892, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 May 1969; was buried May 1969, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Education: Sep 1919, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; and could read and write when she married
• Occupation: Sep 1919; a clerk
• Residence: Sep 1919, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
She was 21 years old when she married in September of 1919.

Emma married Arnold Burke 23 Sep 1919, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia, Canada. Arnold (son of Laurent J Burke and Jane Brine) was born 1893, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 28 Nov 1973. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 10 Aug 1902, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Doss Landry and Mrs Landry.

Mary married Joseph H Richard 26 Oct 1925, St Joseph's Church, Waltham, , Massachusetts, USA. Joseph died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

B29-p.123-b&bap dates;

Notes:

Christened:
His godmother was Lizzie Melanson.

Notes:

B29-p.123,124-name;bap&b.info.

Viola married Alexander G (Sandy) Greer 6 Aug 1921, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander (son of John Greer and Nettie Philipps) was born Abt 1900, Two Rivers, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 6 Jul 1902, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Mr & Mrs James Gould.

Renald — ? Mills. [Group Sheet]

Renald — Florence Campbell. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Occupation: an employee of the Dept of Natural Resources, Nova Scotia where he maintained the dykes in Minudie and on the point in Amherst. Some of his work involved cutting the marsh grass from spring until fall.
• Occupation: driver of a team of clydesdale horses in the lumber woods in his younger years
• Occupation: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; employee at Green Crow Coalmine for a short time
• Baptised: 17 Nov 1910, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 10 Sep 2008, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; The Halifax Chronicle Herald

Notes:

Occupation:
Art was primary caregiver for the horses as well as a team driver. The horses were used to haul the logs out of the woods.

Baptised:
His godparents were Edmund O'Regan and Mrs Joe Brine.

Obituary:

Obituary

MELANSON, Arthur

MELANSON, Arthur - 97, Amherst, formerly of Joggins, died September 7, 2008, in Victoria Manor. He was a son of the late Isreal and Alice (LeBlanc) Melanson. Surviving are sons, Morris (Patti), Richard (Judy); daughter, Margaret (Terry) Terrio; daughter-in-law, Carolyn; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Kathryn (LeBlanc); son, Robert; five brothers and sisters. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday, October 16, in River Hebert and Joggins Community Funeral Home River Hebert. Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, in St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church. Burial in Ragged Reef Cemetery. www.furlongjones.ca

Arthur married Kathryn Georgina (Kay) LeBlanc 30 Oct 1939, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kathryn (daughter of Rufus Henry LeBlanc and Mary Alice (Alice) Terrio) was born 13 Apr 1910; died 1 Dec 1976, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 26 Jan 1913, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

From Carolyn-name

Baptised:
Her godparents were Kate Pratt & Edmund O'Regan.

Geraldine married Edward J Burke 6 Feb 1945, St Mary's, Boston, , Massachusetts, USA. Edward died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 13 Sep 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are Frank Burke & Annie McNeil.

Other Events:

• Occupation: coal miner
• Baptised: 25 Oct 1903, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Education: Aug 1928; and could read and write when he married
• Occupation: Aug 1928, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
• Residence: Dec 1980, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: Dec 1985; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Birth:
Although the Nova Scotia vital statistics and his obituary give his birth location as Minudie, his grandson gives it as Lower Cove.

Occupation:
Stephen worked at the 5 and 10 mine in River Hebert. In 1938 he was blinded in a mine accident and retired from mining.

Baptised:
His godparents are Wm LeBlanc and Cecilla Burke.

Census:
On page 27, in family #235, he appears with his parents and three of his siblings.

Stephen married Romona Dorothy White 23 Aug 1928, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Romona (daughter of Damien M. White and Ida S. LeBlanc) was born 2 Mar 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Aug 1969, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misc: was a member of the CWL and a member of the ladies auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion No.4
• Baptised: 11 Jun 1905, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Apr 1924; a housekeeper
• Residence: Apr 1924, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Obituary: 1 Dec 1980; an unknown newspaper

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Denis Melanson and Gussie Terrio.

Census:
On page 27, in family #235, she appears with her parents and three siblings.

Josephine married Henry Alfred White 29 Apr 1924, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Henry (son of Felicien\Philician\Philip White\LeBlanc and Mary Elizabeth Como) was born 10 Jan 1901, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Aug 1977; was buried 1977, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 7 Jul 1907, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Denis Melanson and Catherine Burke.

Census:
On page 27, in family #235, she appears with her parents and three siblings.

Estella married Garnet Edward Legere 3 Nov 1954, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Garnet was born 1909; died 5 Jul 1979, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: an unknown newspaper
• Baptised: 22 Aug 1909, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Census: 1911, Joggins Mines Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1928, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1980, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Archy Burke and Mre Philip Brien.

Census:
On page 27, in family #235, she appears with her parents and three siblings. Her name is written as Mario.

Marion married Neil White 1 Dec 1928, St Charles RC Church, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Neil (son of Charles White and Emma Hoeg) was born Abt 1905, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1976. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Jan 1913, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1980, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were Norman DesBarres and C... Comeau.

Thaddeus — Doris Katherine McLean. Doris (daughter of Wallace McLean and Marion White) was born 1917, Purcell's Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 13 Dec 1999, Gables Lodge, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Dec 1999, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: during the 2nd World War with the Carleton York Regiment & received a number of decorations for his bravery
• Occupation: From 1954 to 1986; millwright with Domtar Fine Papers for 32 years retiring in 1986
• Residence: Dec 1980, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: Dec 1998; an unknown newspaper

Charles — Genevieve Sweet. Genevieve was born 15 Dec 1926, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 May 2006, Linhaven Home, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada; was buried May 2006, Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Doris — Robert Gaynor. [Group Sheet]

Myrtle — ... McGrath. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 1 Jan 1917, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors at her baptism were Walter Hebert and Jennie Landry.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 29 Sep 1915, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Sponsors are J Arseneau & Mary Haché.

Other Events:

• Baptised: 10 Jul 1910, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Occupation: Jan 1936; miner
• Residence: Jan 1936, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1943, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were James Arsenault and Jane Arsenault.

James married Ethel Georgina Comeau 28 Jan 1936, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Ethel (daughter of William Comeau and Celina\Selina Burke) was born 5 Jun 1908, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Dec 1943, Highland View Annex, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 1943, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James married Kathleen Miller (daughter of William Linton Miller and Dorothina MacKenzie) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 1 Jan 1912, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
Her godparents were Walter Hebert and Louise Hebert.

Helen married Charles Bernard Gathrie [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Baptised: 5 Feb 1913, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Notes:

Baptised:
His godparents were John Arseneau and Mary Theriault.

Arthur — Ethel W Ludbrook. Ethel was born 23 May 1919. [Group Sheet]