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Hi my grandfather david nicholas doel and greta doel was placed in st catherines home for 5 years in early 1940s roughly. Was wondering if you could please give me any information regarding them. I am trying 2 help my grandfather find out about his past at this kids home. Please if you have any information or even a statement to say that they were here can you please send it to me. It will be with great appreciation. Many thanks Kristy.
Can anyone tell me if I can find records for the St. Catharines jail on Niagara Street for 1917 and if women would have been incarcerated there. Looking for a Mrs. Upson who was in jail for 6 months after attacking an intruder with an axe. She was later cleared as it being self defence.
I’m trying to find information about a baby brother that died as an infant years before I was born. My mother was born and raised in St. Catharine’s 1908. The baby may have been born at 17 Niagara St. or St. Catharine’s General Hospital. My mother’s maiden name was Margaret Robida. Her married last name was Marquis; my father’s name was Joseph Marquis. The babies surname may have been David and he was probably born during the 1930’s, or early 40’s. If you can point me in the right direction as to where those type of records may be kept, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for your time,
Paul Marquis
Pace, Florida
Email USMC67@BELLSOUTH.NET
On a recent visit to the Fonthill area, I passed a very interesting and unusual bank barn on the east side of Cataract Rd. a few km south of Short Hills PP. It has double threshing doors and a very distinct roof profile. Just curious about its origins and any other information on its construction.
I would like to see an old map of York street St.Catharines.. looking for the history of 23 York Street
I found a leather glasses casa with glasses in the case saysB. Broughton “Optometrist 155 st Paul st st Catharine’s.And inside there is a paper that saysA.S.Brody manufacturing optician 142 st Paul st st Catharine’s advertising says eyes tested glasses from 3-50 and up phone 750j
I am currently researching my grandfather, Maurice Rountree who emigrated to St. Catherines, ON from County Cavan, Ireland. I believe this was in or around 1882. His brother (first name unknown) is believed to have already been living in St. Catherines. Maurice may have been baker or worked in Woolen Mills.
Any information would be appreciated.
Hi Shirley, I was wondering if you are on Ancestry.com already. If you aren’t on ancestry I’d be happy to go on my ancestry account and see what information/records were on there pertaining to your grandfather and his brother.
Sincerely, Suzanne Bailey
Shirley Horton, do you still need my help? Suzanne Bailey
Thanks
I did get a free trial but was not helpful
Tania Markusson tafard@yahoo.com
Hello Shirley
I live on Rountree Rd in St Catharines. Rountree Rd use to be called Hillview Rd, which was in Merritton. St Catharines took over Merritton and changed the name to Rountree Rd as St Catharines already had a Hillview Rd. I was told that the name Rountree came from a man on counsel. He would most likely be a relative to you. We call our home by the name of Rountree as we feel it sounds lovely. Hope this helps
Sincerely
Janet Jeffery
Greetings. I am simply looking for Any type of Information regarding The Area of 1200 Louth St. St. Catharines, Ontario…. Which I mean , THE NEW HOSPITAL…
I believe that used to be the Pullford farm. There was an article in the St. Catharines Standard about it.
I would like to find a map or seryor map of 1149 4 street in St. Catharines my grandfathers farm was there it’s the fruit basket market now.how do I do this
I recently purchased two long narrow pictures consisting of four black and white photographs each. The photographs are of a 50 or 60 ft long boat being launched. The frames appear to be original and were done by Lincoln Art Glass, 355 St Paul St, St Catherines. The phone # is just 270. So I’m thinking the photos are local to St Catherines and probably from the 30s or 40s based on the picture content and the 3 digit phone number.
I’m looking for any information or leads that you can provide. I can send pictures.
Many thanks.