Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry




Thomas St. Martin Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1772 213
    Christening: 
          Death: in Virginia, United States of America 213
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Alt. Birth: Guernsey, Channel Islands, 1772.
Parents 
         Father: Capt. Nicolas Des Caches Le Messurier 78,213,279
         Mother: Judith Corbin 78,213,279
Thomas William Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 9 Nov 1858 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6083
    Christening: 21 Dec 1858 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 70
          Death: 9 Nov 1928 - Montreal, Québec, Canada ( at age 70) 23
         Burial: After 9 Nov 1928 - Montreal, Québec, Canada 23
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Residence: 90 Fortier St., St. Louis Ward, Montreal East, 2 Apr 1851, Montreal, Québec, Canada.  (Occupant) 

•  Alt. Birth: 12 Nov 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Census: 90 Fortier St., St. Louis Ward, Montréal East, 2 Apr 1871, Montreal, Québec, Canada.  (Household Member)
Parents 
         Father: William Warner Le Messurier 728,1292,4264
         Mother: Priscilla Ann Morry 168,282
Spouses and Children 
1. *Jacobena Patterson 23 
       Marriage: 27 Mar 1893 - Montreal, Québec, Canada 1389
Living 
      Sex: F
Parents 
         Father: George Le Messurier 213
         Mother: Emma Maude Hayward 213,1218,1429
Victoria Mary Frances Le Messurier 
      Sex: F
AKA: Victoria Le Messurier 6165, Victoria Lemessurier 2274
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 16 Apr 1914 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1538,1539,6165
    Christening: 
          Death: 26 Dec 2014 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 100) 62
         Burial: 29 Dec 2014 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6166
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Alt. Birth: Apr 1913, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Alt. Birth: Cir 1914, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Departure: Cir Oct 1920, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Arrival: 26 Oct 1920, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 

•  Arrival: Nov 1920, Seattle, King, Washington, United States of America. 

•  Departure: Cir Nov 1920, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 

•  Census: 1935 Newfoundland Census, Household of Francis Le Messurier, Asst. Manager, Bond Store, 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Occupation: Bookeeper, Export Co., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: Blackmarsh Rd., Bef 17 May 1973, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Living: 11 Nov 2000, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Living: 13 Nov 2009, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Living: 19 Apr 2014, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Sgt. Francis Ernest Le Messurier 213
         Mother: Helena Morry 282,283,6113
Spouses and Children 
1. Eric Badcock 611 
    Partnership: 
Marriage Notes 




Eric was Donald Badcock's nephew and after Donald's death and the death of Eric's spouse, Marjorie, Vic and Eric were partners until his death.



2. *Donald Arthur Badcock 146,147,983,1537,1540 
       Marriage: 4 Jul 1938 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1538,1539
       Children:
                1. Living
                2. Living
Notes
General:
Article in Evening Telegram December 9, 1960, passed to me in email from Enid O'Brien, 5/04/03

"Mrs. Donald Badcock and Professor Fraser (provincial archivist) gives a silhouette and a 1775 sealed deed as a gift to the archives. Mrs. Badcock's mother is Mrs. Frances LeMessurier. (Of course we know her gdmother is Helena Morry)."

There is some confusion in the transcription. I presume the full text pertained to Frances' daughter's passing over the deed from the way Enid has worded her text. In fact her father was Francis (Frank) LeMessurier and her mother was Helena Morry

230913:

I checked out the above with Melanie Tucker at The Rooms to find out what the deed was about and who the silouette depicted. Here is her reply:

Hi Chris,

Yes, the 1775 deed of gift (MG 956.132) is part of our special items collection and is entitled, "Deed of gift of dwelling house and properties: Robert Carter, Ferryland, to daughter, Ann Hill".

The silhouette must have been transferred to the Provincial Museum at the time. It is in their collection here at The Rooms, with the following description:

"Donor's Distant Relative - Lieut. Henry Sweetland, Royal Navy, from Calvert, 1830-1860; from a well-known Ferryland family, after his retirement from the Navy, he made his home In Topsham, England, until his death in 1860" # 977.227.

I hope this helps!

All the best,

Melanie

While the deed, or a copy of it, exists amongst the Carter papers, I have never seen the silouette and will request that they make a copy for me.

290414:

Vic's daughter Carol commented on a photo of Vic on her 100th birthday:

Carol Papaierotheos Marie, that was the second cake, the one for family and friends. The first one was provided for by St. Luke's, and they had the Bishop, the Mayor, the Lieutenant Governor and representatives of the Rotary and Legion there too. The Bishop and the Lieutenant Governor gave short speeches. And yes, the first cake was eaten by the staff and residents, and the second nearly all taken care of by family and friends. I think the photo part was left only. Mom was delighted with it all - besides the parties she had over 70 Birthday Card wishes too. Absolutely lovely.

271214 from Telegram:

Passed away at St. Luke's home December 26, 2014 Victoria Mary Badcock (nee LeMessurier) age 100 years 8 months. Predeceased by husband Don 1973, granddaughter Angela 1989 & partner of 20 years Eric Badcock 1996. Leaving to celebrate a long life, well lived, her daughter Carol Papaierotheos (Mano), granddaughter Vicky (Jimmy) and great grandson Konstantino, all residing in Greece. Her son Gord (Lona) of Torbay, & many other relatives and friends, and special niece Betty Badcock. Special thanks to the staff of St. Luke's home for their care over the past 2 years, especially staff of Trinity Square and Inglewood. Resting at Barrett's Funeral Home, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Sunday December 28 from 2pm-4pm and 7pm-9pm and Monday December 29 from 10am-11am. Funeral service from Barrett's Memorial Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue on Monday December 29 at 11am.Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in Vicki's memory can be made to the Children's Wish Foundation, The SPCA or the Charity of your choice. Please visit www.barretts.ca to leave a message of condolence.

030816:
In his notes of an interview with Helena Morry Le Messurier on March 16, 1960, Nimshi Crewe notes that Vic (Mrs. Badcock) now had in her possession a gold monogrammed (ASM) broach which had belonged to her great grandmother, Anne Sanders Morry as well as a hair-filled pearl-bordered broach which had belonged to Emily Frances Victoria Morry.

Violet May Le Messurier 
      Sex: F
AKA: May Le Messurier 396,5698
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1900 176
    Christening: 
          Death: Cir 1985 - Curling, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 85) 176
         Burial: Cir 1985 - Curling, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 176
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Residence: Curling, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 93 Cabot St., 14 Nov 1907, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.  (Occupant)
Parents 
         Father: Sgt. Francis Ernest Le Messurier 213
         Mother: Elizabeth Isabella Hutchings Stevenson 176,1292,5698
Spouses and Children 
1. *William Percyvil Victor Le Messurier 176,213 
       Marriage: 10 Jan 1920 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 176,6167

Marriage Events

•  Witnesses: Warrick Smith & Eunice Ellis, 10 Jan 1920, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 
Marriage Notes 




160124 from NGB:

POST 1891 REGISTRATION RECORDS
St. John's District

Volume 8
Pages 87 - 109 & 507 - 519

ST. JOHN'S
  Marriages
1919 - 1920

Source: LDS Microfilm Reels

Jany 10, 1920 C.E. Cathedral LeMESSURIER Wm. Percie Victor* 32 Bachelor Accountant Ch. Engld 18 Barnes Rd. Rev. J. Brinton Warwick Smith
    LeMESSURIER Violet May 19 Spinster   Ch. Engld Masonic Terrace   Eunice L. Ellis


       Children:
                1. Living
                2. Ruth Le Messurier
                3. Robert William Le Messurier
                4. Walter Smith Le Messurier
                5. Mary Frances Le Messurier
Notes
General:
Email from Anne LeMessurier Lilly 10/03/03:

Aunt Avis married William Kent, a magistrate in Corner Brook. Aunt May married Percy LeMessurier, a distant cousin. She lived in Curling, just outside Corner Brook. Both of these aunts lived to be quite elderly. Flora moved to the "Boston states" as so many Newfoundlanders did back then; I don't know any more about her and I never met her.

Husband and wife were 1st cousins, once removed. Must have caused a bit of a fuss!

Pvt. Wallace James Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1897 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 2003
    Christening: 
          Death: 12 Oct 1916 - Gueudecourt, Picardie, France ( about age 19) 5697
         Burial: After 12 Oct 1916 - Bancourt, Pas-De-Calais, Nord-Pas-De-Calais, France 511
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Occupation: Stenographer with Reid Nfld. Co., 1915, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: 44 Angel Place, 1915, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Military: Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Regt. # 2034; 2nd Draft of Co. 2/H, From 16 Dec 1915 to 12 Oct 1916, Europe. 

•  Military: Awarded the British war medal and Victory medal posthumously, Cir 1920, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Alexander Brown Le Messurier 213
         Mother: Fanny Susannah Sorsoleil 511
Notes
General:
301111 from Paul Kirby on Kirby website:

PRIVATE WALLACE LeMESSURIER - Stenographer with Reid Nfld. Co. Son of Mr. Alexander LeMessurier, H.M.C., 44 Angel Place, St. John's. Brother of Philip LeMessurier of first contingent. Nephew of Rev. Canon Smith. Left with second draft of Company 2/H. Killed in action in France, Oct. 12, 1916. Wallace is buried in Bancourt France Commonwealth War Grave Cemetery.

This came from the Daily News summary of losses.

220614 from NGB Commonwealth War Graves database:

MESSURIER Pte 2034 1st Bn Killed in Action 12 Oct 1916 19 Bancourt British Cemetery - Pas de Calais, France [V. F. 4] Son of Alexander and Fannie Le Messurier St. John's, Newfoundland

Walter Smith Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
AKA: Walter Le Messurier 176
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 31 Aug 1924 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 396
    Christening: 
          Death: 12 Sep 2019 - Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 95) 396
         Burial: 17 Sep 2019 - Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 396
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Alt. Birth: Cir 1926, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Residence: After 1937, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Military: Royal Air Force, wireless gunner, 1939-1945, Southeast Asia. 

•  Honors: Inducted into the NL Soccer Hall of Fame, 1983, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Honors: Inducted into the NL Sports Hall of Fame, Nov 1988, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Living: 11 Nov 2000, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Living: 1 Apr 2001, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Living: 23 May 2010, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: William Percyvil Victor Le Messurier 176,213
         Mother: Violet May Le Messurier 176,1540,5698
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
       Children:
                1. Living
                2. Living
Notes
General:
181119 found in the Newfoundland Ancestor "In Memoriam" Vol. 35, 3, November 2019 (contributed by pwalsh1919@gmail.com):

LeMessurier, Walter Smith on Sept. 12, 2019, in Corner Brook, aged 95. Veteran WWII, Royal Air Force, wireless gunner, served in South East Asia. Long-time resident of Curling & Corner Brook. Born In 1924 in St. John`s, son of May & Percy. He moved to Corner Brook in 1937. Predeceased by his parents & his brother Bob & his sisters Ruth Guzzwell (Walter) & Frances Grant (William). An avid sportsman, he was inducted into the Newfoundland & Labrador Sports Hall of fame in Nov. 1988 & the Newfoundland & Labrador Soccer Hall of fame in 1983. He married Ellen (Nellie) Leggo of Steady Brook, on Aug. 30, 1949. Father of Brian, QC of Montreal & Anne. Article & photo in The Western Star Sept. 25, 2019. Obit notice & photo on the Fillatre`s Funeral Home website, Corner Brook.

And

From Filatre's Funeral Home website:

Obituary of Walter Smith LeMessurier
Walter Smith LeMessurier

August 31, 1924 - September 12, 2019

Corner Brook, NL



It is with heavy hearts that we share news of the passing of Walter LeMessurier, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. In his final days he was at peace and in the company of loving family.

Born in St. John's on August 31, 1924 to May and Percy LeMessurier, Walt was a long-time resident of Curling and Corner Brook. On August 30, 1949 he married Ellen (Nellie) Leggo. They raised two children, son Brian and daughter Anne.

He lived a full life focused on family, service, sports and the outdoors. He proudly served his country in the second world war, enlisting in the Royal Air Force when he was just eighteen. He has been honoured for many sporting achievements and is a Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame and the Soccer Hall of Fame.

Known for his quick wit and infectious smile, Walter will be missed by a large circle of family and friends.

Left to mourn are his wife Ellen (Nellie), son Brian (Kathleen) of Montreal, QC, daughter Anne (Randall Maggs) of Steady Brook, NL; grandchildren Anna LeMessurier (Jonathan Frankel), Gillian LeMessurier (James Robinson), Laura LeMessurier (Ryan Labrosse) of Montreal, QC, Allison Baker (Tim) of Shad Bay, NS and Daniel Pinsent (Natalie) of Bangkok, Thailand; great- grandchildren Owen and Nicole Frankel, Ollie and Eva Robinson, Madison Labrosse, Finley, Jesse and Annie Baker, Nala and Theo Pinsent; sister Cynthia Murley (Roy) of Bedford, NS; sisters-in-law Emily LeMessurier, Edith Leggo and Kerry Leggo and a large circle of relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Percy and May LeMessurier; brother Bob; sisters Ruth Guzzwell (Walter) and Frances Grant (William); brothers-in-law Russell (Bud) Leggo and James Leggo.



Visitation will take place from Fillatre's Funeral Home at 4 St. Mark's Avenue on Sunday, September 15th, 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held on Monday, September 16th at 2 PM from the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Main Street with The Rev. Tanya White and The Most Rev. S. Stewart Payne officiating. Interment will take place at Townsite Cemetery on Tuesday, September 17th at 10 AM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church Fund or The Palliative Care Unit of the Western Memorial Regional Hospital. The Family offers sincere thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Thirteen, Dr. Coleman, Dr. Dunn and the caring staffs of Western Memorial Regional Hospital, Third Floor, the Palliative Care Unit and Mountainview Retirement Centre.

Following the service, family and friends are invited to gather for a reception at the Glynmill Inn.

Weston Wilson Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 26 Jun 1884 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 511,531
    Christening: 
          Death: 1 Feb 1886 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 1) 141,531
         Burial: 3 Feb 1886 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 531
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Alt. Birth: Jul 1884. 

•  Alt. Death: 1885. 

•  Residence: Monkstown Rd., Feb 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Obituary: Multiple newspapers, 3 Feb 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Weston   Wilson,   youngest   son   of   Peter   and   Fanny   on   1st,   age   1 year   and   7   months. 
3  Feb   1886.
Parents 
         Father: Peter Wilson Le Messurier 213
         Mother: Frances Mary Hutchings 213
Notes
General:
180806:

BDM notes that death was reported on Feb 3 1886 in: 1) Times and General Commercial Gazette 1832-1895

Deceased was the youngest son of Peter and Fanny Lemessurier.

He was 1 year and 7 months old at the time of his death.

090312 from NGB Ang Cath Bur Reg:

Weston Wilson LeMESSURIER Monkstown Feb 1 1886 Feb 3 1886 19 mo

William Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1779 213
    Christening: 
          Death: 
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Alt. Birth: Guernsey, Channel Islands, 1779. 

•  Court: Grand Jury Member, 20 Apr 1852, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Court: Grand Jury Member - Merchant - Water St., 20 May 1852, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: Capt. Nicolas Des Caches Le Messurier 78,213,279
         Mother: Judith Corbin 78,213,279
Notes
General:
010220:

I cannot swear that this is the William Le Messurier who was on a Grand Jury in St. John's in 1852 but he is the only one of several in my family tree file who was alive at that time. 6168

William Augustus Frederick Le Messurier 
      Sex: M
AKA: Augustus Frederick Le Messurier 6085, Gussie Le Messurier 6169, Augustus Lemessurier 213,6086
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: 10 Aug 1862 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6083,6085
    Christening: 24 Aug 1862 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 6085
          Death: 
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Census: 90 Fortier St., St. Louis Ward, Montréal East, 2 Apr 1871, Montreal, Québec, Canada.  (Household Member) 

•  Residence: From Letter written to Robert Morry in Anna Elton Morris Collection, 17 Feb 1873, Montreal, Québec, Canada.  (Occupant)
Parents 
         Father: William Warner Le Messurier 728,1292,4264
         Mother: Priscilla Ann Morry 168,282
Notes
General:
170810: It appears from Jean Carter Stirling's information that William Augustus Frederick LeMessurier and his sister Ann Frances were twins.

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