Our Maritime Ties
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- Yes, date unknown1. ... ... died Yes, date unknown. ... — Maximine Babin\Burbine. Maximine died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. John Babin\Burbine was born Abt 1841, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. John Babin\Burbine (1....1) was born Abt 1841, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: Nov 1866; collier
- Residence: Nov 1866, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Nov 1866, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Occupation: Jan 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; miner
- Occupation: Nov 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stonecutter
- Residence: Nov 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
John married Natalie Comeau 19 Nov 1866, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. Natalie (daughter of Francis\Francois (Frank) Comeau and Cormier Margaret) was born 9 Nov 1847, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Francis Babin was born 20 Jan 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. John Babin was born Abt 1874, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Simon Babin
- 6. Laura Babin\Burbine was born 4 Aug 1886, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Oct 1950, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1950, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 3
3. Francis Babin (2.John2, 1....1) was born 20 Jan 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 4. John Babin (2.John2, 1....1) was born Abt 1874, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: Nov 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a stonecutter
- Residence: Nov 1899, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
John married Levinia White 6 Nov 1899, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Levinia (daughter of Mathurin LeBlanc\White and Matilda Cormier) was born 27 Feb 1881, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Clarence Thomas Babin was born 1 Feb 1902; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. Harold Babin was born 20 Feb 1903; died Yes, date unknown.
- 9. Joseph Harvey Babin was born 1 May 1907.
- 10. Arthur Daniel Babin was born 28 Aug 1910.
- 11. Frances Blanche Babin was born 20 Apr 1912.
5. Simon Babin (2.John2, 1....1) Simon married Isabelle Como (daughter of Charles Como and Julianne (Julia) Burke) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Frances Burbine was born Abt 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 13. Margery Irene Babin was born 27 Sep 1917.
6. Laura Babin\Burbine (2.John2, 1....1) was born 4 Aug 1886, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 9 Oct 1950, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1950, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 29 Aug 1886, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Eustace Burke and Domina Ida Burbine.
Census:
She is found with her husband and two of their children.Laura married Julien Comeau 17 Oct 1904, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Julien (son of Pierre\Peter Comeau and Obeline\Belinda Fagan) was born 5 Feb 1887, Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 May 1976; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. Nellie Viola Comeau was born 10 Feb 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 May 1932; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 15. Jessie\Jenie Mary Comeau was born 6 Dec 1906; died 14 May 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried May 1910, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 16. Frederick Comeau was born 14 May 1908; died Bef 1911.
- 17. Howard Julien Comeau was born 28 Dec 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Dec 1949, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1949, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 18. Beatrice Mable (Mable) Comeau was born 12 Mar 1912, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Abt 2000.
- 19. Frederic Comeau was born 21 Dec 1913; died 5 Sep 1987; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 20. Annie Irene Comeau was born 4 Feb 1916, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Dec 2008, Leisure World Nursing Home, Scarborough, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 21. Ernest Comeau was born 8 May 1917; died 14 Jul 1991; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 22. Dorothy Comeau was born 24 Jul 1919, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Oct 1944, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 1944, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
7. Clarence Thomas Babin (4.John3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 1 Feb 1902; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 13 Apr 1902, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Simon Babin and Natalie Babin.8. Harold Babin (4.John3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 20 Feb 1903; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 22 Feb 1903, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godmother was Sarah Babin.9. Joseph Harvey Babin (4.John3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 1 May 1907. Other Events:
- Baptised: 26 May 1907, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Damien White and Mrs Damien White.10. Arthur Daniel Babin (4.John3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 28 Aug 1910. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Oct 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godmother is Mrs Alfy White.11. Frances Blanche Babin (4.John3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 20 Apr 1912. Other Events:
- Baptised: 5 May 1912, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents are John Dujay and Louise White.12. Frances Burbine (5.Simon3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born Abt 1911, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Residence: Feb 1933, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Frances married Amos Melanson 21 Feb 1933, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Amos (son of Edward (Ned) Melanson and Ella Theriault\Terrio) was born 7 Feb 1910 OR 10 Feb 1910, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Sep 1991. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Norena (Nonie) Melanson was born Abt 1933, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 14 Oct 2010, Moncton City Hospital, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried Oct 2010, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 24. Harold Melanson died Bef Oct 2010.
- 25. Evelyn Melanson died Bef Oct 2010.
- 26. Alice Melanson
- 27. Jeannette Melanson
13. Margery Irene Babin (5.Simon3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 27 Sep 1917. Other Events:
- Baptised: 29 Oct 1917, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Sponsors are Mr & Mrs Edward Melanson.14. Nellie Viola Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 10 Feb 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 May 1932; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 16 Apr 1905, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Jan 1921; housekeeper
- Residence: Jan 1921, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Israel Comeau and Gussie Terrio.Nellie married Frederick Bourgeois 11 Jan 1921, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Frederick (son of Edward Bourgeois and Mary Jane White) was born 7 Nov 1898, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 30 Sep 1974; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
15. Jessie\Jenie Mary Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 6 Dec 1906; died 14 May 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried May 1910, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 9 Dec 1906, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Emilien Boudreau and Mrs Comeau.
Died:
She was 3 years old when she died.16. Frederick Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 14 May 1908; died Bef 1911. Other Events:
- Baptised: 28 Jun 1908, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Alfd. Brine and Natalie Babin.
Died:
He does not appear on the 1911 Canadian census with his family and it is assumed that he died by the date the census was taken at the end of June 1911.-note by A.Owen17. Howard Julien Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 28 Dec 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 17 Dec 1949, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 20 Dec 1949, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: police officer
- Baptised: 30 Jan 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Lower Cove Village, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1935, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; miner
- Residence: Oct 1935, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Edmund LeBlanc and Beatrice White.
Census:
He appears on this census with his parents and an older sister.Howard married Jessie Florence Smith 14 Oct 1935, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Benton Smith and Mildred Taggart) was born Abt 1914, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Beverly Comeau
- 29. Harlan Comeau
- 30. Catherine Comeau
18. Beatrice Mable (Mable) Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 12 Mar 1912, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Abt 2000. Other Events:
- Occupation: Jan 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; housekeeping
- Residence: Jan 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Beatrice married George VanSnick 9 Jan 1928, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. George was born Abt 1909, Inverness, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Feb 1996; was buried , St Thomas Aquinas Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. George VanSnick, Jr was born Abt 1929, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 19 Jun 2012, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 22 Jun 2012, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 32. Howard VanSnick
- 33. Roger VanSnick
- 34. Louis VanSnick
- 35. Peter VanSnick
- 36. Robert VanSnick
- 37. Genevieve VanSnick
- 38. Joan VanSnick
- 39. Grace VanSnick
- 40. Rose Marie VanSnick
- 41. Catherine VanSnick
- 42. Kenneth VanSnick died Bef Jun 2012.
19. Frederic Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 21 Dec 1913; died 5 Sep 1987; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 22 Jan 1914, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His sponsor was Mrs Fred Comeau.Frederic married Rose (Rosie) Scopie 8 Feb 1937. Rose (daughter of Frank Scopie and Frances Barrett) was born 1919; died 12 Oct 2006, Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Upper Nappan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 16 Oct 2006, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Dianne Comeau
- 44. son#1 Comeau was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 45. son#2 Comeau was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 46. Wayne Comeau
- 47. Gornald Comeau
- 48. Laura Comeau died 2006.
- 49. Bernard Comeau died 2006.
20. Annie Irene Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 4 Feb 1916, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 23 Dec 2008, Leisure World Nursing Home, Scarborough, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 12 Mar 1916, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 24 Dec 2008, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the Amherst Daily News
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godmother was Mrs John Burbine.
Obituary:
Obituary
Annie Smith
Passed on: December 23rd, 2008
SCARBOROUGH, Ont. – The death of Annie I. Smith,92, of Scarborough occurred at the Leisure World Nursing Home in Scarborough on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008. Born in Joggins, she was a daughter of the late Julian and Laura (Burbine) Comeau. Annie was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church, and a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Joggins Branch. Annie will be sadly missed by daughters Eleanor (Peter) Wesley, Saint John, N.B., Nellie, (Melvin) Holden, Toronto, Sally Logue, Toronto, Sharon (Larry) Toupanzenie, Montreal, Dorothy Kenney, Toronto, Marilyn (Jim) Kyle, Saint John, N.B., and Susan Squires, Toronto; sons Kenneth, River Hebert, Gerald (Myrna), Toronto and Robert (Pat), Moncton; many grandchildren, great- and great-greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Smith in 1979, and by a son Doug. Annie’s remains have been entrusted into the care of the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst(667-8777). Her remains will be transferred to Amherst to await a graveside service in the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Cemetery, Ragged Reef, in the spring. www.furlongjones.ca
Buried:
Her burial took place in the spring of 2009.Annie — Robert Smith. Robert died 1979. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 50. Eleanor Smith
- 51. Nellie Smith
- 52. Sally Smith
- 53. Sharon Smith
- 54. Dorothy Smith
- 55. Marilyn Smith
- 56. Susan Smith
- 57. Kenneth Smith
- 58. Gerald Smith
- 59. Robert Smith
- 60. Doug Smith died Bef Dec 2008.
21. Ernest Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 8 May 1917; died 14 Jul 1991; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 8 Jul 1917, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Mrs Clarence Babin and Frank Babin.Ernest married Dorothy Marguerite Legere 26 Oct 1937, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Dorothy was born 1916; died 7 Oct 1996; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 61. Donald Comeau was born 1939; died 1939; was buried , St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
22. Dorothy Comeau (6.Laura3, 2.John2, 1....1) was born 24 Jul 1919, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Oct 1944, Highland View Hospital, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Oct 1944, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Residence: Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 15 Aug 1919
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Damien White and Mrs Damien White.
Died:
Rosie Scopie had told Scott's mother the story of Dorothy's untimely death after developing complications following a tooth extraction. - from Scott Brown, April 2013Dorothy married Basil Bourgeois 1 Feb 1939, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]