Mary Paula Morry
Sex: FAKA: Paula Morry 5003
Individual Information
Birth Date: 28 Jun 1921 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 20,7032 Christening: Death: 26 Apr 2012 - Surrey, British Columbia, Canada ( at age 90) 4156 Burial: 4 May 2012 - Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 4156 Cause of Death:Events
Alt. Birth: Cir 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Census: 1921 Newfoundland Census, Household of Frederick T. Morry, 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Household Member)
Residence: 36 Brine St., 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Residence: 36 Brine St., 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Occupant)
Alt. Birth: 31 May 1926, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Census: Household of Frederick T. Morey [sic], 29-31 Patrick St., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Household Member)
Emigration: From St. John's, Newfoundland, Cir 1948-1949, British Columbia, Canada.
Residence: Between 1948 and 1994, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Residence: 1236 Forty First Avenue East; single, saleslady, 1956, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Parents
Father: Frederick T. Morry 5,53 Mother: Agnes J. Grant 5000
Spouses and Children
1. *Elmer Demenuk 4156 Marriage: Cir 13 Sep 1956 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 4157Marriage Events
Alt. Marriage: Cir 1954, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Minister/Priest: Rev. Peter Smeets, Cir 13 Sep 1956, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Witnesses: Rose Marie and Agnes Morry and Nick Demenuk, Cir 13 Sep 1956, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Marriage Notes
The Vancouver SunChildren: 1. Living
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Thursday, September 13, 1956
Marriage
Mary Morry & Elmer Demenuk
Name
Mary Morry
Spouse
Elmer Demenuk
Parents
Mrs. Agnes Morry, Mr. John Demenuk, Mrs. Demenuk
Marriage Venue
St. Andrew's Catholic church
Honeymoon Place
California
Officiant
Rev. Peter Smeets
Bride Attire
long sleeved lace bodice, full net skirts, princess-style gown, illusion chapel veil, coronet of pearls and sequins, appliqued with lace, inset with lace
Flowers
stephanotis, phalaenopsis orchids, feathered gold chrysanthemums
Names Mentioned
Wedding Party
Miss Rose Marie Morry, Miss Agnes Morry, Nick Demenuk, John Morry, Clem Menzies, Don McPherson
Siblings
Miss Rose Marie Morry, John Morry, Nick Demenuk
Notes
General:
July 2004: Reported by T.G. Morry (my father) that she and a sister (Rosemary ?) went to BC with their mother after their father died. Also he reported she was known as Paula.
060318 from MyHeritage via Drouin website:
In Canadian Obituaries, 1997-2017
Mary Morry
Death:Apr 26 2012
Published:May 1 2012
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Published By:The Vancouver Sun
Obituary:DEMENUK, Mary (nee MORRY) May 31, 1926 - April 26, 2012 It is with heavy hearts we announce that Mary Demenuk passed away peacefully with daughter Kellyann and son-in-law Ron McDonald by her side at Peace Arch Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Elmer of 56 years on October 15, 2011. Mary was born in St. John's Nfld and is survived by brothers John & George (Terry) Morry, many extended family and dear friends. Funeral service will be held Friday, May 4, 2012 at 2: 00 PM in the Arbor Chapel at Valley View Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home, 14644 72nd Avenue, Surrey, BC. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Mary's memory is appreciated. Mom & Dad are together again, may they rest in peace. Published in Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from May 1 to May 2, 2012
Source:View the full obituary on the Drouin Genealogical Institute's Website
181018:
I am at a loss to know why the obituary evidently gave a completely incorrect birth date for her. Every other source (e.g. censuses and a birth announcement in the Evening Telegram sent to me today by Gloria Bruce) shows she was born in 1921, most likely in June. I am substituting that date today.
L. Cdr. Mary Rosella Morry
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1927 - Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America 328,330,1307,1831,1837,1841,1842,7033 Christening: Death: 14 Apr 1990 - Derry, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America ( at age 63) 330,1840,1842,7033,7034 Burial: 18 Apr 1990 - Atkinson, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America 7034 Cause of Death: She passed away after several years of fighting cancer.Events
Civil: Massachusetts, United States of America.
Graduation: Boston University, Masters in Nursing, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Graduation: University of Colorado, B. Sc. Denver,, Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States of America.
Religion: RC - Holy Angels Church Plaistow,, Rockingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America.
Residence: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Census: Census of Thomas Graham Morry and family, 1930, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America. (Household Member)
Residence: Age in 1930: 3; Marital Status: Single, 1930, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America. Daughter.
Residence: 196 Forest St.; Owned, Value $4500, 1935-1940, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America. (Occupant)
Census: Household of Thomas G. Morry, 1940, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America. (Household Member)
Education: Medford Highschool Senior Year, 1944, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Physical Description: "A Sweet Little Redadhead" according to senior class Medford High, 1944, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Military: Age: 17, 28 Nov 1944.
Occupation: Cadet Nurse In US Armed Forces, 12 Jun 1945.
Occupation: Nurse in US Indian Service, Between 1947 and 1951, North Dakota, United States of America.
Census: Lodger, Registered Nurse, 1950, Couture, Rolette, North Dakota, United States of America.
Military: Appointed to rank of Commander in US Navy Nursing Corps, Between 1951 and 1978.
Social Security Number: 023-20-9633, 1951, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Residence: 16 Eagle Drive, 1970, Salem, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America.
Residence: Atkinson,, Between 1976 and 1990, Rockingham, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America.
Residence: Age: 59, 1986, Atkinson, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America.
Parents
Father: Gnr. Thomas Graham Morry IV 168,327,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837 Mother: Esther Maud Mary Battcock 33,168,327,1064,1827,1828,1829,1830
Spouses and Children
1. *Willard James Crockett 168,325,1307,1441,1840,2148,3911,3912,3913 Marriage: Cir 1969-1970 - Salem, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States of America 3916
Notes
General:
She was still known as Mary R. Morry when she was promoted to Commander in 1969
020606: Dad says that Mary achieved a senior rank in the US Armed Forces but died relatively young.
Generations Network, Inc., 2002, Database online. Medford, Middlesex, ED 318, roll 924, page , image 869.0.
181009: Enid O'Brien pointed me in the direction of information on her career as a navy nurse. Her thesis in order to be promoted Commander was on a joint research with a colleague and was entitled: Heckerman, Luanne D., and Morry, Mary R. Reactions of Mothers to Labor and Delivery: Effects of Preparation and Support. 1966. It is referenced on the web on the National Academies Press website ( http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=9180&page=86 ) under Military Nursing Research: Bibliographies (1996)
A photograph of her graduating class at a conference for new Nursing Commanders is also found on another website "Women Veterans Historical Collection", which is part of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro website: http://library.uncg.edu/dp/wv/about.aspx A copy of the photo with the caption that accompanied it identifying Mary is found here in her scrapbook.
201009: In response to a query I sent her asking for any other information she could provide on Mary, Karen Chapman came up with the following, which was the missing key:
"From:Karen Chapman [krnchapman@yahoo.com] Sent: October-20-09 4:29 AM To: Chris Morry Subject: Re: Mary Morry, daughter of Graham
Chris, I don't have very much at hand. I might find more later, I will look. Mom kept extensive diaries and kept dates in them. I do have this:
Thos. Graham Morry married Esther Maude Battock 16 Jan 1924 in Ferryland, Esther was born in Ferrland in 1891. Their children were: Mary Bernadette b. Dec Bernice Mary b. Dec Mary Rosella who married Willard James Crockett.
There was an old Christmas card in the file from Willard Crockett which said, " Jean and Jack, It was good of you to sent Xmas Season wishes. Unfortunately Mary can not enjoy hearing from you. She passed away April 14, 1990, after several years of fighting cancer. Her passing was really a blessing. As far as I know Maude is still living. She's in a nursing home in Winchester, Ma. Sincerely, W. J. Crockett
Also in the file was an old address for Thomas Graham Morry. 21 Benview Dr, Medford, MA
I'm sorry that is all I can find at the moment. Maybe more tomorrow. Karen"
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301213:
An annotation in the church register of birth/baptisms says that her aunt May professed in the Order of the Holy Cross as Sister Mary Rosella. Mary Rosella is the name that her mother, Esther Battcock Morry, gave her third after her twin first born daughters both died. I assume that this is the reason and I never knew this previously. She obviously was looking for a blessing on the third daughter, who did indeed survive.
Living
Sex: F
Parents
Father: George Joseph Morry 5,328,682,5164,5763,5764 Mother: Kathlyn Verone Jahn 5161,5164
Spouses and Children
1. Living Children: 1. Living 2. Barbara Ann MarbleMatthew Morry II, JP
Sex: MAKA: Jonathan Morry 1688,7035
Individual Information
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1790 - Dartmouth, Devon, England 718,7036 Christening: 8 Apr 1791 - St. Saviour's, Dartmouth, Devon, England 109,459,718,7037 Death: 26 Jun 1856 - Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( at age 66) 7038,7039 Burial: 29 Jun 1856 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 78,109,282,2958,2959,2962 Cause of Death:Events
Religion: Church of England, 1790-1856.
Alt. Birth: Bef 8 Apr 1791, Dartmouth, Devon, England.
Alt. Birth: 8 Apr 1791, Dartmouth, Devon, England.
Alt. Christening: 22 Apr 1791, Dartmouth, Devon, England.
Residence: Based on marriage and birth-baptism records of children all stating Caplin Bay as place, Cir 1810, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Occupation: Mariner and JP / Surrogate / Magistrate, 1812-1837, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Court: Power of Attorney between Matthew Morry Sr. and his son, Matthew, 6 Nov 1813, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Party)
Living: Between 1815 and 1823, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Court: Denis and Murth Bryan [sic] sued by Matthew Morry & Co., 16 Nov 1815, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Ferryland Surrogate Court Records
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. Court: Surrogate Court Records GN-5-1-C-1 34-35 Division of R Carter Plantation, 9 Jan 1816, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Party)
Court: GN-5-1-C-1 52-54 Commission on the Case of J Square vs M Morry & Co, 30 Sep 1818, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Party)
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 27 Sep 1823, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 12 Oct 1823, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Will: Will of Rose Steer, formerly of Dartmouth, 20 Jun 1825, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Rose Steer (her married name; she was a widow) was originally from Dartmouth but was living in Caplin Bay when she made out this will. It was witnessed by William Sweetland and Matthew Morry Junior. As far as I can tell, all the heirs named as well as the two executors lived in Dartmouth. Other than these coincident facts, I do not believe that there was any connection between her and the Morrys so I am curious as to why her original will bearing an actual seal and real signatures would have been retained and passed down over the generations in the Morry family. All a bit of a mystery.
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 4 Oct 1825, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Court: Matthew Morry, Jun. v. Andrew Morrison, 23 May 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Petty Jury called to settle the dispute: James Brennan (Foreman); James Brien; William Coleman; John Badcock, Dennis Callaghan; William Badcock; Thomas Coady; Thomas Benger; Daniel Donovan; Thomas Caulfield; Garth Daulton; Michale Foley.
Witnesses included Matthew Ryan, James Morrison, James Carter and Wilkliam Richards.
Jury found in favour of plaintiff and ordered Morrison to pay Morry £15. Court: Presentment before Southern Circuit Court, 24 May 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Although it could have been his father, most likely it was the son who was then running the business who complained to the court over the state of the jail in Ferryland.
Court: Grand and Petty Juries, Second Sitting of the Southern Circuit Court, 3 Nov 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Juror)
Court: Case as Defendants, Second Sitting of the Southern Circuit Court, 4 Nov 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Ennis Grant v. Benjamin Sweetland and Matthew Morry. Judgement by confession. £22.12.0
This was probably a matter of wages owing to Sweetland and Company and Morry and Co. It isn't clear which of the two Matthew Morrys was a defendant but it hardly matters as it was undoubtedly the company that was really the defendant. Court: Case as Plaintiffs, Second Sitting of the Southern Circuit Court, 6 Nov 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Party)
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 8 Apr 1827, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 1 Oct 1828, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Court: Member of officials at 6th sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 26 Oct 1830 and 6 Nov 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Juror)
Court: Robert Swain v Matthew Morry at 6th sitting of Southern Circuit Court, 6 Nov 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover £4.0.0. Left to the award of Robert Carter, Thomas Norris and Maurice Brazil. Award for the Defendant.
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 10 Jun 1831, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Owner: The SNIPEFISH; Returned from St. John's, 28 Aug 1832, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Co-owned by Matthew Morry Jr. and Benjamin Sweetland 1825-1842 according to ACSP.
Court: Grand Juror, Circuit Court, 17 Sep 1832, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Occupation: Merchant, Caplin Bay, 5 Dec 1832, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Property: South East of the Cross, initially renting from the Holdsworths then purchasing, Cir 1836-1855, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The property occupied was once part of the much larger Nash-McGraugh Plantation granted in 1773. It is not clear how the Holdsworth interests aquired it or came to possess it, if indeed they did. The Holdsworths may simply have claimed the land by squatters rights and, being wealthy and powerful, no one would have contested their right to do so.
It is not known which of Matthew Morry II's sons continued to operate their fisheries related businesses in this location. Property: Indenture to sell two parcels of land on south side to Matthew Whelan, 24 Jun 1836, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. A curious transaction in which Matthew Morry is selling these bits of property to Matthew Whelan but in fact Father Timothy Browne and Benjamin Sweetland are paying the purchase price of £10. Mentioned also in Kevin Reddigan's book Courageous Souls on page 241.
Appointment: Road Commissioners for Ferryland area, 3 Aug 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Appointee)
Court: Morry, Matthew a.t.s. John Ryan at 1836 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 1 Nov 1836 and 10 Nov 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover £7.0.0 balance of wages. Arbitration by Mr. James H. Carter and Mr. Michael Hearn. Third arbitrator to be selected and then finding returned.
Probate: Application for Letters of Administration to John Morry's estate by Uncle Matthew Morry, 11 Oct 1837, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Executor)
Court: Holdsworth, Henry v Peter Winser at 1838 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 31 Oct 1838 and 7 Nov 1838, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Power of Attorney)
Court: Coady, Catherine a.t.s. Henry Coryear at 1839 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 28 Oct 1839 and 8 Nov 1839, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Arbitrator)
Court: Gregory, W. a.t.s Matthew Morry, Administrator of Estate of John Morry at 1838 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 28 Oct 1839 and 8 Nov 1839, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action on ejectment. Settled.
Residence: Rocky Park on the south side of Caplin Bay but precise location unknown, 1840, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1840 Voters Lists.
No one knows where "Rocky Park" was located except that it must have been somwhere close to or even part of the Nash Plantation. His residence may have been leased from the Holdsworths though there is no evidence of this this except the later purchase of a property in this area from the Holdsworths. Court: Butler, James v Arthur Carter, Richard Sullivan and Samuel Cose at 1840 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 21 Oct 1840 and 31 Oct 1840, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Arbitrator)
Court: Haley, Thomas a.t.s. Matthew Morry at 1840 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 21 Oct 1840 and 31 Oct 1840, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover £1.5.0 Stg. Plaintiff and Defendant in person. Judgement by confession.
Appointment: Magistrate, 24 Oct 1840, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Mathw Morry was sworn in
under the Commission as a Magistrate
yesterday by Judge Des Barres & Geo. Simms
. Court: Member of officials at 1841 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 26 Oct 1841 and 3 Nov 1841, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Justice of Peace)
Court: Appointment of Justices of the Peace in the Southern District, 1843, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Property: Sold a piece of property near "the cross" to Patrick Cain, 20 Nov 1843, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. SDC Vol 3 Fol 238-240 Matthew Morry to Patrick Cain 22-11-1843 Transcribed by Kevin Reddigan
This was quite probably a part of the Sweetland lands that were either claimed by Matthew upon their departure or were being sold by him on their behalf, though this is not mentioned in the deed. Probate: Probate of Will of Elizabeth [Graham] Ellis, 23 Jul 1844, Dartmouth, Devon, England. (Beneficiary) Matthew Morry Jr. (II) Merchant of Newfoundland, Nephew of Elizabeth [Graham] Ellis,was left a bequest of £200 in her will.
In addition, he was to receive one third of the value of the sale of her dwelling house once the initial heir, her niece Easter [sic] Graham Morry died. And if he died before Ester, the funds from the sale of the house were to be divided equally amongst his children. Appointment: Board of Education (Protestant), 1845, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Appointment: JP. Also Board of Road Commissioners (La Manche to Renews), 1845, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Court: Morry, Matthew v. William Shannahan at 1847 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 17 Oct 1847 and 27 Oct 1847, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Defendant defaults. Plaintiff applies for a Rule to issue for examination of Thomas Hayden. Rule discharged. Thomas Hayden sworn and examined to charge any monies that may be in his hands belonging to the Defendant; returnable the 22nd instant. Notice to the Defendant to assess damages on the 25th instant.
Owner: Purchased a new large Western Boat in St. John's; name not given., 28 May 1848, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland.
Medical: May have suffered a stroke, 11 Jun 1848, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. Vol. 17, June 11, 1848:
Mr Morry very poorly, much like a stroke of Palsy. Property: Between Caplin Bay and Ferryland V-2, F-85 # 962 - Lost in Great Fire, 26 Feb 1851, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Amongst the volumes lost to the Great Fire of 1892, a large number of grants, particularly in Volume 2, which pertained to the Ferryland area were irreplaceably lost (no known duplicate found). One of those was pertaining to a piece of land granted on 26 Feb 1851 to Matthew Morey [sic] Jr. on the road to Caplin Bay from Ferryland. It contained 8 acres, 0 roods and 30 perches. This seems to have been the same land referred to as the Lower Grove which belonged to the Morrys and some of which still does.
This is how it is outlined with notations by Kevin Reddigan on the NGB website:
MorryMatthew ( Jr.) [of Athlone Cottage, north side of Caplin Bay] East Side of Main Road from Ferryland to Caplin Bay - Westward of Lance Cove 8 - 0 - 30 1851 26-Feb 961 2 85 [Land sold by Elizabeth and Henry Morry in March 1900 to Dr. James Walker McCullock]
However, I am now (August 4, 2020) pretty sure that this is NOT the property sold to Dr. McCullock but rather the property adjacent to it. The Land Use GIS system of Crown Lands shows this (see Media attached). Appointment: Member of Protestant School Board, 1852, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Interesting: John Barry, crew member of boat owned by "Mr. Morry", drowned when boat capsized, 3 Jul 1855, St. Mary's Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. According to article in the Royal Gazette on that date. This is also reported by Kevin Reddigan in his book Courageous Souls on page 234 because the victim as well as Mr. Morry were of Caplin Bay.
Property: Bill of Sale of Nash's Plantation to Matthew Morry Jr. from Arthur W. O. Holdsworth, 14 Dec 1855, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Although the wording on the cover suggests that this is the sale of the entire Nash Plantation in fact it was only one small part of that much larger grant, other bits and pieces of which were bought by others or taken over by them over the years by squatters rights.
Note that the Bill of Sale refers to the purchaser as Matthew Morry Sr., but in fact this was Matthew Morry II as Matthew Morry I was deceased at this time, as was Matthew Morry III
This is a curious document. It records the fact that Matthew Morry Junior (II) paid two instalments, one of £30 on June 1 1847 and another of £30 on December 30 1848 to Arthur W. O. Holdsworth's Attorney, Nicholas Stabb, to purchase Nash's Plantation on the Southside of Calvert Harbour which was then occupied by Matthew. It seems that as he was nearing death there must have been some dispute over the ownership of this property and hence this document was given to attest to the purchase for the benefit of his heirs.
The curious thing is that there is no record of Holdsworth ever having bought the plantation from its original owner, Thomas Nash. In all liklihood, Holdsworth never paid a cent for the property and Matthew was the first person to ever do so.
Thomas Nash and his partner at the time, Roger McGraugh, were given the right to use most of the southside of Calvert harbour for the prosecution of the fishery (see attached notice from the Colonial Secretary's Letterbook dated Sept. 25, 1773. But how it wound up in the hands of the Holdsworths when Nash vacated the area for Branch is unknown.
In his book Courageous Souls on page 245 Kevin Reddigan notes that this property lay adjacent to land to the north of Deep Cove registered in 1847 by Patrick Kavanagh and that the description in that document of the Morry property stated that the shoreline setback from the cliff was about 100 feet. Will: Will of Matthew Morry II, 25 Apr 1856, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Will and associated estate papers of Matthew Morry II. This copy, which is more complete than that in the Morry collection at The Rooms (MG231 Box 1, File 1) and in better condition, is in Aunt Jean's research notes now held by Karen Chapman
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Here is a transcript of the will found on the NL Genweb site:
Will of Matthew Morry from Newfoundland will books volume 2 pages 462-463 probate year 1862
In re
Matthew Morry deceased.
In the name of God Amen, I Matthew Morry of Caplin Bay in the Island of Newfoundland Planter being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God calling unto mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say, principally I give and recommend my soul into the hand of Almighty God that gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in decent Christian burial at the discretion of my executors And as touching such worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form- First I give and bequeath to Ann my beloved wife all my worldly goods consisting of the dwelling house I at present occupy all my household furniture cattle debts fishing rooms with all the appurtenances western boat and Coasting schooner and all and singular my lands plantations and tenements to be by her freely possessed and enjoyed for and during the period of her natural life. And it is my desire that at the demise of my dear wife the dwelling house before described household furniture garden in front of the dwelling house and cattle shall be and become the sole property of my daughter Priscilla Ann Morry for and during the term of her natural life and to descend to her children lawfully begotten in rateable proportions- And I also constitute and appoint Thomas G. Morry and Peter Paint LeMessurier joint executors to this my last will and testament. And I hereby utterly disallow, revoke and disannul all and every other former testimony will or legacy ratifying and confirming this and no other as my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six. Matthew Morry (LS) Signed sealed published and declared by the said Matthew Morry as his last will and testament and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names, Jno. Stephenson, Robert Morry.
Certified correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar. Occupation: Stipendiary Magistrate, Bef 19 Jun 1856, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Alt. Death: 19 Jun 1856, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Alt. Death: 29 Jun 1856, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Minister/Priest: A. E. C. Bayley, 29 Jun 1856, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Obituary: In Gazette (Royal Newfoundland Gazette) 1807-; Newfoundlander 1827-1884, 8 Jul 1856, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Property: Sale of Timber Cove Fishing Room, 28 Sep 1856, Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In brief, a portion of the late Matthew Morry II's property in Timber Cove, Brigus South, is being sold by his executors to a man named Badcock whose Christian name is not given either in the covering letter or the description. This is probably actually William Battcock, not Badcock, who was already established in business in Brigus South and owned the property beside this one. The date of the transaction, or at least the letter recording it, was Sept. 28, 1856, a few months after Matthew Morry II's death.
Probate: Probate of Will of Matthew Morry II granted to Thomas Graham Morry and Peter Paint Le Messurier, 31 May 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (MG231 Box 1, Files 1 to 3).
Parents
Father: Capt. Matthew Morry 78,109,168,2962,2970 Mother: Mary Graham 78,109,168
Spouses and Children
1. *Ann Sanders Marriage: Cir 1811 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, CanadaMarriage Events
Alt. Marriage: Caplin Bay, Cir 1811, Calvert, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes
Place of marriage is Ferryland more likely than Devon (as indicated on Aunt Jean's photocopied records) because they had moved to Newfoundland long before that and his wife was born in Ferryland.Children: 1. Thomas Graham Morry II 2. Matthew Morry III 3. Capt. William Sweetland Morry 4. Mary Morry 5. John Henry Morry 6. Benjamin Sweetland Morry 7. Henry Sweetland Morry 8. Capt. Arthur Kemp Morry 9. Priscilla Anne Morry 10. Frederick Clift Morry 11. George Morry 12. Robert Morry 13. Priscilla Ann Morry 14. Esther Graham Morry
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Data on Birth and Christening from International Genealogical Index Batch # C050791 and Film # 538020 and Film # 451162, Ref. # 44936 verify birth information and parentage provided in Aunt Jean Funkhauser's genealogical records. However, Film # 452875, Ref. # 12068, gives place of birth and parentage correctly but quotes year of birth as 1790.
Aunt Jean traces record of death of Matthew as well as births, marriages and christenings of children from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland Church records, though they were clearly born, lived and died in Ferryland area (incl. Caplin Bay). This information is also from records kept by Howard L. Morry and Jean C. Funkhauser.
1/11/99 In an email from Enid O'Brien dated Oct. 31, 1999: "When Matthew Morry (md to Ann was sick and knew he was dying he made a will and left everything to his wife, Ann, and daughter Priscilla (who wasn't married at the time, but later Married Wm. LeMessurier). He doesn't bequeath anything to the rest of his children. I presume because the rest were all independent at the time.
When Ann (Saunders) Morry died she was buried from the home of Wm. W. LeMesurrier (ie Priscilla's house) and I guess she went to live with them when Matthew died and would explain why she was buried in St. John's. Ref. Gazette/Times."
Matthew Morry II shows up each year in the Voters Lists for Caplin Bay 1840 - 1859 (for every year until his death in 1856) variously listed as Esq., Sr. and JP, to distinguish between him and his son, who also appears in all these years from 1844-1852. The senior Matthew has "Rocky Park", "Athlone" and "North Side" variously shown as his specific domicile area but it is possible he never moved during this period because the designations alternate back and forth from year to year and may have represented the same location. [NB: 040319 - Kevin Reddigan corrected this; Matthew Morry II (Senior) was ALWAYS recorded in Rocky Park with one dubious exception in 1846 and most likely never moved]
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Geoffrey Williams' email 366 of 10/08/00 refers:
"Their (Matthew and Mary's) son married Anne Saunders:
1791Mathew MORRY M B 08 Apr 1791 Mathew MORRY Mary GRAHAM Anne SAUNDERS St Saviours Dartmouth District of South Hams DEV ENG Parish Records KLN Gabriel Morey Forum"
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Matthew Morey (sic) is listed as the holder of a land grant in Ferryland (V-2, F85) dated 1851-02-26. May be this Matthew or his son, but I think his son always went by the name Morry.
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New information from Kevin Reddigan a Southern Shore researcher who contacted me by email for the first time on 09/12/00:
"4/ I also noted some confusion in your records and my records as to where the various members/branches of the Morry family were born/married/died. Although the Morry family, in my lifetime, has been a Ferryland family, it would appear that it was a Caplin Bay family throughout most of the 19th century. According to the voter's list for 1840 - 1859, John was the first Morry at Ferryland (1849) and Henry (Sweetland) Morry (1855) was second. These dates seem to correspond closely with their marriages in that area. George Morry, although he died in Ferryland in 1846, did not appear in the earliest voter's list. If George was not married maybe he was not eligible to vote.
On the other hand, the Matthews - Sr. & Jr., Benjamin, William, Arthur, and Robert appear in the Caplin Bay voter's list for 1840 - 1859. Most of Robert's family were wiped out in 1878/1879 at Caplin Bay by an epidemic, probably diptheria. It also appears that William Sweetland Morry's son Peter also lived at Caplin Bay before he went to British Columbia. Miss Lizzie (Elizabeth) dau. of Matthew Morry and Eliza Coleman was the last of the Morrys to live at Calvert. She died on Sept 29 1930."
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Email from Enid O'Brien 14/12/2000:
I would also like to comment, if I may, as to when the Morry's came to Newfoundland. I have a document from Robert Carter requesting a transfer of land to Matthew Morry which was being used by Matthew as a fishing room. It states that in living memory of the ancient people living in Calvert this land wasn't occupied by anyone else and it is also stated that he, himself, couldn't remember anyone ever occupying it and he had been in Ferryland 42 years. This land was petitioned for Matthew by Robert Carter on September 15, 1784 and granted by Jno Campbell 31 August 1784. So I would think it would be safe to say that the Morrys settled in Caplin Bay formally at that time.
Regarding when they moved to Ferryland I also have in my possession a deed signed by Ann Morry, wife of Matthew Morry, transferring property in Aquaforte to a Mr. Ryan. On the deed it is quoted "I, Ann Morry, wife of Matthew Morry, late of Caplin Bay now of Ferryland" and this is dated 17th day of July 1832. It would appear that they moved to Ferryland shortly before this.
I also have in my possession a letter from Reginald Crane (born 1894) grandson of Henry Sweetland Morry who states that his mother's family, ie Minnie (Morry) Crane came to Caplin Bay in 1784 and settled in Ferryland in 1836.
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180202: On the CD-ROM "Ships and Seafarers of Atlantic Canada" there are several references made to this "Matthew Morry Jr." as a shipowner and builder. Other references pertain to Matthew Morry, not mentioning the "Jr.", as a co-owner of the vessel SNIPE FISH with partner Benjamin Sweetland. I had at first assumed that these registrations pertained to his father but now believe that this was Matthew the son as well because the co-owner in all cases is Benjamin Sweetland and it seems unlikely that he would be a partner with both father and son on different vessels.
Registration No.S829019 Length (ft) 47 Owner's Surname Morry Width (ft) 14 Owner's First Name Matthew Depth (ft) 5 Residence Caplin Bay, Nfld. Gross Tonnage 37 Occupation Merchant Year Registered 1829 Owner No. 02 Official Closure Year 1831 Partnership Divisor 02 Reason for Closure 4 (Registered de Novo) Shares 64 Place of Closure St. John's, Nfld. Was Owner The Builder unknown Actual Closure Date 1831 Vessel Name SNIPE FISH Place Constructed Caplin Bay, Nfld. Year Constructed 1825 No. of Decks 1 No. of Masts 2 Type of Vessel Schooner
Registration No.S831015 Length (ft) 47 Owner's Surname Morry Width (ft) 14 Owner's First Name Matthew Depth (ft) 7 Residence Caplin Bay, Nfld. Gross Tonnage 39 Occupation Merchant Year Registered 1831 Owner No. 02 Official Closure Year 1842 Partnership Divisor 02 Reason for Closure 12 (Lost at Sea) Shares 64 Place of Closure Newfoundland Coast Was Owner The Builder unknown Actual Closure Date 1842 Vessel Name SNIPE FISH Where Prev. Registered St. John's, Nfld. Year Prev. Registered 1829 Place Constructed Caplin Bay, Nfld. Year Constructed 1825 No. of Decks 1 No. of Masts 2 Type of Vessel Schooner
Registration No.S820080 Length (ft) 60 Owner's Surname Morry Width (ft) 19 Owner's First Name Matthew Jr. Depth (ft) 11 Residence Caplin Bay, Nfld. Gross Tonnage 86 Occupation Merchant Year Registered 1820 Owner No. 03 Official Closure Year 1825 Partnership Divisor 01 Reason for Closure 4 (Registered de Novo) Shares 64 Place of Closure: St. John's, Nfld. Was Owner The Builder yes Actual Closure Date 1825 Vessel Name IRIS Place Constructed Caplin Bay, Nfld. Year Constructed 1820 No. of Decks 1 No. of Masts 2 Type of Vessel Schooner
Registration No.S822037 Length (ft) 55 Owner's Surname Morry Width (ft) 16 Owner's First Name Matthew Jr. Depth (ft) 9 Residence Caplin Bay, Nfld. Gross Tonnage 54 Occupation Merchant Year Registered 1822 Owner No. 03 Official Closure Year 1825 Partnership Divisor 03 Reason for Closure 4 (Registered de Novo) Shares 64 Place of Closure St. John's, Nfld. Was Owner The Builder yes Actual Closure Date 1825 Vessel Name ECLIPSE Place Constructed Caplin Bay, Nfld. Year Constructed 1816 No. of Decks 1 No. of Masts 2 Type of Vessel Schooner
Registration No.S825064 Length (ft) 55 Owner's Surname