Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry

Herbert Maxwell Kirby

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1910 ¹⁷⁶ Christening: Death: 9 May 1915 - Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 4) ¹⁷⁶ Burial: Cause of Death: Food poisoning

Parents

Father: Rev. Hubert Frederick George Distin Kirby ¹⁷⁶ Mother: Flora Morry Le Messurier ²¹³ ^,2766

Rev. Hubert Frederick George Distin Kirby

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1883 - Kings Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁶ Christening: 7 Oct 1883 - Kings Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁶ Death: 11 Aug 1959 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 75) ¹⁷⁶ Burial: After 11 Aug 1959 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁹⁸⁸ Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Events
• Residence: His first posting as a Minister; the date on postcard is blurred and may bot be 1904, 1904, Herring Neck, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador Canada.
• Ordination: Deacon, 1907.
• Ordination: Anglican Priest, 1908.

Parents

Father: Rev. William Kirby ¹⁷⁶ Mother: Ellen Stevens Shears ¹⁷⁶

Spouses and Children

1. *Flora Morry Le Messurier ²¹³ ^,2766 Marriage: 1 Jan 1909 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁶ Children: 1. Rev. Frederick George Kirby 2. Herbert Maxwell Kirby 3. Kenneth Lancelot Kirby 4. Norman S. Kirby 5. Cyril Le Messurier Kirby 6. Ellen Margaret Kirby 7. Oswald William Kirby 8. Mary Kirby 9. Alexander Kirby

Notes
General:

In 1946, at the age of 63 Rev. Hugh Kirby suffered a heart attack

Cynthia Margaret Kirby Deede emails 2006: " HUBERT FREDERICK GEORGE DISTIN KIRBY

Hubert Frederick George Distin Kirby was born Aug. 24, 1883 at King'sCove and baptized Oct. 7, 1883. He died August 11,1959 at St. John's,Newfoundland. He married Flora Morry LeMessurier January 1, 1909 at St. John's. Hugh F.G.D. Kirby was ordained Deacon in 1907, and was Priested in 1908. Hubert married Flora Morry Lemessurier January 1,1909. Flora was born March 31,1886 in St. John's, and died Aug. 31, 1968 St. Johns. Between 1907 and 1911 Hugh was the Incumbent of Herring Neck. In 1911Rev. H.Kirby became missionary at Sandwich Bay, Labrador, and served there until 1915. He was the rector of Lamaline from 1915 to 1926. In 1926 he became Incumbant of Trinity East and served there until 1934. In 1934 he becamerector of St. Paul's at Harbour Grace and was to serve there until 1946. In THE SHORT HISTORY OF ST. PAUL'S it states; The present rector of St. Paul's, the Rev. H.F.G.D. Kirby, arrived from Trinity East on October 11, 1934, and was inducted the following Sunday, October 14th by the Rev.E.E. Rusted, Rural Dean of Conception Bay. The following is his ministerial record: Ordined Deacon 1907, Priested 1908, Incumbent of Herring Neck 1907 - 1911, Missionary at Sandwich Bay, Labrador 1911 - 1915, Rector of Lamaline 1915 - 1926, Incumbent of Trinity East, 1926 - 1934. The Rev. Kirby entered upon his duties at a time when our financial conditions were at their lowest, and stagnation of trade more prounounced than possibly at any other place in Conception Bay. Signs of a rift are now manifest, and the Parish islooking forward to a general improvement under his directing hand. All will readily admit that a man who could voluntarily undertake the duties of a Missionary in the extensive Mission of Sandwich Bay, and endure the hardships of travelling by dog-team over the weary wastes of snow and ice, together with the privation to himself and family incumbent upon such a mission, must indeed have the cause of Christianity atheart. The voluntary closing of Christ Church shortly after his arrival willmaterially assist in the recovery of the Parish, and with united effort, and this reduction of maintenance expenses, we may well look forward to a greater measure of prosperity than we have enjoyed for the past few years. This comfortably and nicely furnished Church had, like many others, found it very difficult to make both ends meet in the faceof a decreasing congregation, and many one-time liberal supporters, not in a position to contribute to its upkeep, much as they so desired.Rather than let the Church fall into disrepair, the congregation, seeing no sign of immediate improvements were made whereby the Rev, Mr. Short, of the Bay de Verde Mission, could appropriate it for the enlargement of the Church at Grate's Cove. The arms of the old mother St Paul's were long enough to encircle andwelcome all its members, and in the course of time all be comfortablysettled as regards seating space. This centralization of the Church population will materially reduce overhead expenses and be of untold benefit to the Rector in arranging his services. Although a stranger to our town (his coming as Rector being his first visit) he is already taking a lively interest in community life. This also applies to Mrs. Kirby, for immediately on their arrival she was elected President of theWomen's Services League, which has done so much to relieve the suffering of the poor and indigent, in this as well as in many other parts of the country, wherever a branch exists. The Rev. Hugh Kirby is also very much concerned about the forthcomingcentenary of the Parish Church and his spirit has been caught by a very large part of the community, and committees are now working and making their plans to fittingly celebrate the momentous occasion. May their highest expectations be fully realized.

From a Harbour Grace Newspaper are found two letters to the Evening Telegram that reflect the ecumenical spirit that Hugh had received fromhis father William;

The Christian Attitude Editor Evening Teleram Dear Sir, - I feel sure that I express the sentiment of all Anglican Churchmen in thanking Rev. H. Kirby, the rector of St. Paul's Church Hr. Grace for his kindly expressions of sympathy - during his broadcastTuesday night - to the United Church people in the very great loss their Hr. Grace congregation has sustained by the loss of their church and manse in the recent terrible conflagration which partially destroyed that town. I am certain too, the nice Christian gesture is appreciated by the whole Anglican Communion and by the United Church people in Newfoundland. Whilst we may not all have the same form of worship, we do acknowledge the same Fatherhood of God, and profess the same Christian fundamental principles as set forth in Holy Writ, and if we cannot become charitable enough to extend the hand of fellowship to express our sympathyto another group of our fellow Christians in their misfortune there can be little prospects for any new order, and a lasting peace. However, while we have such men as Rev. Mr. Kirby with the Christian attitude and big enough to give public expression of it, there is hope for the future. So we say thank you to the reverend gentleman for so interpreting our Anglican sympathy, so well and publicly expressed. Sincerely yours, D. J. Williams

Christian Fellowship Editor Evening Telegram Dear Sir, - The Rev. H. Kirby, introduced over the radio last Tuesdayevening by Mr. C. E. Hunt, K.C., as Rector of St. Paul's Church Harbour Grace, made a touching and sympathetic reference to the United Church congregation of that town in the loss of their fine church and manse as result of the recent fire. It was indeed refreshing to hear a clergy of one denomination publicly and sincerely express his sympathy with the congregation of another denomination, and am sure it is deeplyappreciated by the whole United Church membership; for indeed times of great misfortune it is comforting to know that friends of another Communion, though not of the same persuasion and practicing the same form of worship, but aiming toward the same objective, the Christian way of life, can be sufficiently broadminded not only to offer expression of sympathy but the hope that any appeal to reconstruct their loss would have a generous response. I believe Rev. Kirby's public expressions of sympathy and good wishesgive hope for future unity in matters pertaining to the general welfare, Christian and otherwise, of Newfoundland. Thank you for your courtesy of space, Mr. Editor. Your truly, G. C. Clark

In 1946, at the age of 63 Rev. Hugh Kirby suffered a heart attack, and retired to St. John's. He was appointed by the Bishop to be in charge of the Archives of the Diocese, and later Registrar of the Diocese.He served in this capacity until 1957 at the age of 74. Hugh died on August 11, 1959 at his residence in St. John's. From the inside cover of the Bible given to Hugh on the occasion of admission to the priesthood in 1908 from Llewellyn, Bishop of Newfoundland, my father has placed the following from a St. John's newspaper.

Kirby - Passed peacefully away at his residence, 7 Dartmouth Place, Rev. H.F.G.D. Kirby, leaving to mourn wife Flora; five sons:Rev. F.G. Kirby at Hudson, Mass., U.S.A., Lance, Cyril and Puck at St. John's, North at Gander; Two daughters, Margaret (mrs. R. Peck), Regina, Sask., Mary (Mrs. Robert Martin), St. John's; one brother John at Millertown Junction; one sister Maud (Mrs.William Pittman), Montreal; fourteen grandchildren. Requim Holy Communion for family and relatives Thursday, August 13th, at the Anglican Cathedral. Internment at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road.

Also found there is a Tribute To Rev. Hugh Kirby written by his son Rev. Fred Kirby in 1959:

The Rev. Hugh Frederick George Distin Kirby was born at Kings Cove, August 24, 1883, the son of Rev William and Emily Stevens Kirby. Born to a family well known for generations in the work of the church in all phases. His father William (1833- 1908), the priest, the educator, the architect, ...and Hugh had an influence for good on the souls of many of God's children which extended through the following Episcopatesof the late Bishops Edward Feild, James Butler Knill Kelly, LlewellynJones, William Charles White, Philip Selwyn Abraham and our present Bishop, The Right Rev. John A.Meaden. This Reverand Gentleman, Hugh,received his early education at the Church School at King's Cove. He later attended Bishop Feild College and here left an excellent scholastic record behind him. For a while he engaged in the teaching profession, teaching at Fair Island in the Parish of Greenspond. However, Divine Providence and his own piety and theinfluence of a good church family inclined his steps to the alter of God. He entered Queen's Theological College and was made a deacon in 1907 and ordained priest in 1908 and began his life work in the Mission of Herring Neck. While there he married Floa Morry LeMessurier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John LeMessurier of St. John's. She worked hand in hand with her husband in the extension of Christ's Church in several parts of the diocese. Her nursing training and her pleasing personality helped many of Christ's children in body and soul. The Kirby family now moved to Labrador, where for five years this missionary ministered to his people by word and sacrament, extending the opportunities of education and working with great medical missionariesas Sir. Wilfred Grenfell and Dr. Paddon. It was a great joy to him tosee his son Fred follow in his steps in the same nission of Sandwich Bay almost thirty years later. In 1915 on the advice of doctor, he left for the mission of Lamaline,on the South Coast of Newfoundland, where for eleven years he served the good people who responded to his leadership and took the responsibility of becoming a parish. Here he was Commanding Officer of the Church Lads Brigade, which at that time was a great power of good for boys. Many owe a great debt to that training. Men living in many parts of the Island, as far afield as Watertown and Fairhaven in Massachusetts. Our present Chief of Police learned his first military training from his old C.O., the rector. The call came to go to another part of the vineyard, and in 1926 he became priest in charge of the parish of Trinity East and the Mission of Champneys. He spent many happy days in this area not far from his boyhood haunts. His sterling character and quick rejection of the falseand the dross had its impact on the life of many; especially the young people who would leave this area for work in Canada and theUnited States. Many of these young people entering the field of service in teaching or in the ministry remember their beloved pastor with gratitude as he tried to help them during the troublesome days of the depression. In 1934 he became the rector of the Parish of Harbour Grace. Here in the old city he lived out his active pastoral ministry, giving to the faithful the Broken Bread and Blessed Cup. Especially needed at this time was the ministry of reconciliation. Here the wise pastor met the needs of the moment, and relating them to God's Eternal Purpose slowly but surely helped men to have the truth of this saying; "And if I be lifted up will draw all men to me." This parish, with the first church built in 1764 has the oldest church in the Diocese. The present Saint Paul's celebrated its centenary in 1935, and as chairman of that committee Rev. Kirby helped spark theinterest in the old church that, July 28,1935 was long to be remembered.as the Centenary year. In 1946 Rev. Kirby suffered a severe heart attack and was forced to resign from his parish. He took up residence in St. John's, where in his retirement his hobby of stamp collecting and postal and Newfoundland history stood him in good stead. Among Philatelists he was looked upon as an authority on the postal history of Newfoundland and his writing on this subject has appeared in many Philatelic magazines. His Bishop, the late P.S. Abraham would allow this historic learning to be used in the church's need, and appointed him in charge of the Archives of the Diocese. Later he became registrar of the Diocese, which task due to failing health he had to relinquish in 1957 at the age of 74. He loved nature and the great outdoors. Like his father William, follower of Sir Isaac Walton, by the river and the pond he tried his skillagainst the wary trout or the jumping salmon and rarely was he an unsuccessful fisherman. In the fall with a few convivial souls you would see him on the barrens with his dog the Blue Belton setter, hunting the ptarmigan or snipe. A pleasure it was, after a day of hard hunting to sit around the campfire and hear him tell his famous jokes and stories. During his retirement he had the privilege of visiting with his family in St.John's, including, Cyril, Puck,Lance, and Mary, along with North in Gander. Many happy days were spent at St. Anne's Rectory in Calais, Maine, with his son Fred and his family, or out in Saskachewan with his daughter Margaret and her family. The deep sense of the mission of the church was a part of his nature,reflecting the heritage that was his, a beloved husband and father, apriest by the Grace of God, a gentleman, a servant of the King of King's, serving God's children wherever God called him. The Kirby coat of arms, registered in the heraldic office - Lincoln Inn, London has several significant markings that would apply to this priest of the church. In the right quadrant is the Crusaders Cross, significant militant aspect of the life of the church at home and in the mission field. The motto "Spes Mea in Christo" - "My hope is in Christ" - motivated his life, And Remembering we say the prayer of the ancient church We pray, May his soul rest in peace and light perpetual shine upon him. F.G. Kirby

Hubert John Mckenzie Brown Kirby

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1909 - Kings Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁵⁷ Christening: Death: 31 Oct 1975 - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 66) ⁵⁵⁷ Burial: Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: Alfred John Kirby ⁵⁵⁷ Mother: Emma Brown ⁵⁵⁷

Spouses and Children

1. *Pearl Hoskins ⁵⁵⁷ Marriage: 29 Jun 1929 - Millertown Junction, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁵⁵⁷ Children: 1. Living 2. Living 3. Living 4. Living 5. Living 6. Living 7. Living

Living

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Living Mother:

Living

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Hubert John Mckenzie Brown Kirby ⁵⁵⁷ Mother: Pearl Hoskins ⁵⁵⁷

Spouses and Children

1. *Gerald Marsh ⁵⁵⁷ Marriage: Children: 1. Living 2. Living

Living

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Rev. Frederick George Kirby ¹⁷⁶ Mother: Stella Evelyn Carter ¹⁷⁶ ^,557

Spouses and Children

1. Living

Living

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Hubert John Mckenzie Brown Kirby ⁵⁵⁷ Mother: Pearl Hoskins ⁵⁵⁷

Spouses and Children

1. Living Children: 1. Living

Kenneth Lancelot Kirby

Sex: M
AKA: Lancelot Kirby ⁵⁹⁸⁹
Individual Information

Birth Date: 8 Sep 1912 - Cartwright, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁶ Christening: Death: 1996 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 84) Burial: 1996 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: Rev. Hubert Frederick George Distin Kirby ¹⁷⁶ Mother: Flora Morry Le Messurier ²¹³ ^,2766

Living

Sex: F

Parents

Father: Living Mother: Frances Gail ⁵⁵⁷

Mary Kirby

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1921 - Lamaline, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁶ Christening: Death: in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷⁶ Burial: Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: Rev. Hubert Frederick George Distin Kirby ¹⁷⁶ Mother: Flora Morry Le Messurier ²¹³ ^,2766

Spouses and Children

1. Living

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