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Eustache\William Comeau
Abt 1844 - Yes, date unknown1. Eustache\William Comeau was born Abt 1844, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Occupation: Jun 1867, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; a collier
- Residence: Jun 1867, Joggins Mines, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Feb 1868; miner
- Residence: Feb 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
- Residence: Mar 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: Aug 1893, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
When he married in June 1867, he was 23 years of age.
Census:
He is found with his wife and two young daughters.Eustache\William married Julienne Comeau 3 Jun 1867, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Julienne (daughter of Raphael Comeau and Elizabeth (Isabelle) Burk) was born Abt 1845, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Marie Jeanne Comeau was born 27 Feb 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Apr 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 5 Apr 1868.
- 3. Sara Jane Comeau was born 9 Feb 1869; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Elizabeth Comeau was born 8 Mar 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Generation: 2
2. Marie Jeanne Comeau (1.Eustache\William1) was born 27 Feb 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 3 Apr 1868, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 5 Apr 1868. 3. Sara Jane Comeau (1.Eustache\William1) was born 9 Feb 1869; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 25 Mar 1869, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Thaddeus Comeau and Maria Comeau.
Census:
She is found with her parents and baby sister on this census.Sara married Edward DesBarres 17 Feb 1890. Edward (son of James DesBarres and Marie (Mary) LeBlanc) was born 12 May 1866, Minudie, N.S.; died 1907, Minudie, N.S.. [Group Sheet]
4. Elizabeth Comeau (1.Eustache\William1) was born 8 Mar 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, River Hebert Polling District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Baptised: 18 Mar 1871, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Birth:
Discrepancy: Her father's name is given as Augustus (sic) on her birth registration in the Nova Scotia Vital Statistics. The Joggins and Missions parish register gives his name as Eustache Comeau.-note by A.Owen
Census:
She is found with her parents and one older sister on this census. Although the census says she was born in January, both the parish register and vital statistics give her birth occurring in March of 1871.- note by A.Owen Apr2012
Baptised:
Her godparents were Frederick Babin and Modeste Bourque.Elizabeth married Fred L Burke (son of Lorong\Laurent Burke and Marcelline Burke) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Mary Ella Burke was born 22 Aug 1893; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Edmund Joseph Burke was born 11 Sep 1897, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1963.
Generation: 3
5. Mary Ella Burke (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Eustache\William1) was born 22 Aug 1893; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Baptised: 24 Sep 1893, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Nov 1926, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; dressmaker
Notes:
Baptised:
Her godparents were Ph. E Brine and Sarah Comeau.Mary married Elmer Ouellette 24 Nov 1926, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Elmer (son of Thomas Ouellette and Marguerite\Margaret LeBlanc) was born Abt 1895, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
6. Edmund Joseph Burke (4.Elizabeth2, 1.Eustache\William1) was born 11 Sep 1897, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1963. Other Events:
- Baptised: 19 Sep 1897, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: Oct 1934; fox rancher
- Residence: Oct 1934, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Baptised:
His godparents were Fred DesBarres & Mrs Wm. Comeau.Edmund married Matilda (Tilly) Burke 23 Oct 1934, St Thomas Aquinas Church, Joggins, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Anthony Burke and Augusta (Gussie) Theriault) was born 11 Feb 1896, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1984. [Group Sheet]