Our Maritime Ties
John Comeau
1847 - 1925 (77 years)1. John Comeau was born 24 Dec 1847, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 May 1925, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 May 1925, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1871; stonecutter
- Occupation: Nov 1873; stone cutter
- Residence: Nov 1873, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: May 1925; coal miner
Notes:
Census:
He is found living with his parents and four of his younger siblings.
Died:
He was a widower when he died. His death was reported by his son-in-law, William Coleman of Joggins.John married Julie Gautreau 25 Nov 1873, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Julie (daughter of M... Gautreau and Rosalie ...) was born Abt 1847; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. James Edward Comeau was born 24 Oct 1874, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Apr 1881.
- 3. Rosalie Comeau was born 7 Apr 1876, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. James Edward Comeau (1.John1) was born 24 Oct 1874, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Apr 1881. Other Events:
- Baptised: 8 Nov 1874, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Phillip Comeau and ... Gotreau.
Died:
He is not listed on the 1881 census with his parents and older sister and it is believed that he died by the date the 1881 census was taken. - note by A.Owen3. Rosalie Comeau (1.John1) was born 7 Apr 1876, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Apr 1876, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Jun 1911, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were James O'Regan and Julianna Comeau.Rosalie married William Pathlow Coleman 12 Jun 1911, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. William (son of John Coleman and Nancy Arthur) was born Abt 1885, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 4. Lester Coleman was born 30 Jan 1914.
Generation: 3
4. Lester Coleman (3.Rosalie2, 1.John1) was born 30 Jan 1914. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 Feb 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His sponsors were Mr & Mrs Thomas Belliveau.