Our Maritime Ties
Maximin Dugay
1. Maximin Dugay Maximin — Osithe Leblanc. Osithe was born Abt 1834; died 4 Jan 1867. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Dosithe (Doss) Dujay was born Abt 1860, Cape Bald, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick; died 2 Aug 1909; was buried Aug 1909, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Dosithe (Doss) Dujay (1.Maximin1) was born Abt 1860, Cape Bald, Westmorland Co, New Brunswick; died 2 Aug 1909; was buried Aug 1909, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: a miner
- Census: 1901, the polling division of Minudie, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: May 1905; a quarryman
- Residence: Aug 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; , prior to his death,
- Occupation: Aug 1915; employed in mining
Notes:
Census:
In family #54, he appears with his wife and seven children.
Died:
He was 49 years old when he died in August 1909.Dosithe married Henriette (Hattie) Arsenault 28 Sep 1881. Henriette (daughter of Hyppolite (Polid) Arsenault and Nathalie (Nettie) LeBlanc) was born 3 Mar 1860, Minudie, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 3. Emma Dujay was born 5 Nov 1883; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Bertha Mary Dujay was born 4 May 1885, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Laura Dujay was born 22 Aug 1887, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Clara May Dujay was born 14 May 1890; died 1986; was buried 1986, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 7. Nettie Dujay was born 1 Jun 1892, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 8. James Dujay was born 26 May 1896; died 25 May 1941, Valley Road, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 May 1941, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 9. Sarah Jane Dujay was born 11 Sep 1899; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 3
3. Emma Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 5 Nov 1883; died Yes, date unknown. 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.4. Bertha Mary Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 4 May 1885, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 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]
Children:
- 10. James Edward Brine was born 1 Apr 1914; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Laura Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 22 Aug 1887, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 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]
6. Clara May Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 14 May 1890; died 1986; was buried 1986, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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]
Children:
- 11. Mary Dujay was born 26 Apr 1909.
Clara — Laurent Melanson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 12. Margaret Dujay was born 16 May 1910, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1994; was buried 1994, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Clara — ... .... [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Harris Vincent (Harry) Dujay was born 8 Apr 1914; died 1991.
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]
Children:
- 14. Eric Terrio
7. Nettie Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 1 Jun 1892, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. 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]
8. James Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 26 May 1896; died 25 May 1941, Valley Road, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 27 May 1941, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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]
Children:
- 15. William James Dujay was born 10 Dec 1916.
9. Sarah Jane Dujay (2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 11 Sep 1899; died Yes, date unknown. 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]
Generation: 4
10. James Edward Brine (4.Bertha3, 2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 1 Apr 1914; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 4 May 1914, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Sponsors are Clarence & Mrs Clarence Melanson.11. Mary Dujay (6.Clara3, 2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 26 Apr 1909. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Jul 1909, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godmother was Emma O'Brien. Mary was an illegitimate child. Her biological father's name was stated in the baptism entry.
It is not known whether she died young or was adopted by another family. - comment by A. Owen after speaking with Joyce Armstrong in Feb2011.12. Margaret Dujay (6.Clara3, 2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 16 May 1910, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1994; was buried 1994, Ragged Reef Cemetery, Ragged Reef, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Baptised: 12 Jun 1910, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Mr and Mrs John Babin. Margaret was 4 weeks old when baptized on June 12th 1910. She was an illegitimate child and her biological father's name was given in the baptism entry. Although Margaret was raised by Austin Terrio and Clara, it is believed that she was never legally adopted by Austin and that she went by the surname of Dujay.Margaret — ... Anderson. ... died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 16. Gerald Anderson
13. Harris Vincent (Harry) Dujay (6.Clara3, 2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 8 Apr 1914; died 1991. Other Events:
- Baptised: 1 Mar 1915, Lower Cove, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godmother was Nettie Dujay. He was an illegitimate child. His father's name was not given in the baptism entry.Harris — Margaret Belliveau. [Group Sheet]
Harris — Doris Gibbons. Doris was born 9 Mar 1930, Springhill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Jul 2002. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Eric Terrio
- 18. Gary Dujay
- 19. Joyce Dujay
- 20. Beverley Dujay
14. Eric Terrio (6.Clara3, 2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) 15. William James Dujay (8.James3, 2.Dosithe2, 1.Maximin1) was born 10 Dec 1916. Other Events:
- Baptised: 15 Dec 1916, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Sponsors are Henry Melanson & Sarah Dujay.