Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry

John Saunders

      Sex: M

Individual Information

     Birth Date: Bef 20 Jun 1790
    Christening: 
          Death: Bef 29 Jun 1790 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷⁹³⁴
         Burial: 29 Jun 1790 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷⁹³⁴
 Cause of Death:

Notes

General:

130520:

This person, who is known only from his burial record found online on the NGB website on May 12, 2020 by Kevin Reddigan (Mr John SAUNDERS - Ferryland - June 29 1790), could possibly be the brother of William Saunders, the presumed progenitor of all of the Ferryland and Aquaforte Saunders. But there is no other information to connect them at this time so I am not prepared to make this connection until such time as there is clearer evidence of their relationship. Since no age is given, it is also possible that this was a grandson of William, a son of Daniel and Mary perhaps.

John Saunders

      Sex: M

Individual Information

     Birth Date: 26 Apr 1920 - Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
    Christening: 
          Death: 3 May 1994 - Southampton, Hampshire, England ( at age 74)
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death:

Parents

         Father: Albert Saunders ¹⁰
         Mother: Lillian Uphill ¹⁰

Spouses and Children

1. Living
       Children:
                1. Living
                2. Living

John Saunders

      Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir Feb 1848 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁷³⁰ Christening: Death: After 1921 - Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada Burial: Cause of Death:

Events

• Occupation: Ship's Carpenter, 1885 to 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In both Lovell's 1871 Directory and McAlpine's 1870/71 Directory. there is a reference to a William Saunders living at 239 Gower Street in St. John's city. In Lovell's, William's occupation is given as a carpenter, while McAlpine's refers to his occupation as a ship carpenter. In Sharp's Directory
1885/6, and Might's 1890 Directory, this same street address was occupied by William's son, John, who is listed as a ship carpenter.
.

• Residence: 239 Gower St., 1885 to 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In both Lovell's 1871 Directory and McAlpine's 1870/71 Directory. there is a reference to a William Saunders living at 239 Gower Street in St. John's city. In Lovell's, William's occupation is given as a carpenter, while McAlpine's refers to his occupation as a ship carpenter. In Sharp's Directory 1885/6, and Might's 1890 Directory, this same street address was occupied by William's son, John, who is listed as a ship carpenter.

• Immigration: From Newfoundland, 1900, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Census: Household of John Saunders, 1901, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Name:John Saunders
Gender:Male
Racial or Tribal Origin:English
Marital status:Married
Age:53
Birth Date:1848
Birth Place:Newfoundland
Relation to Head of House:Head
Immigration Year:1900
Religion:Roman Catholic
Occupation:Carpenter
Hourly Wage:1000
Can Read:Yes
Can Write:Yes
Can Speak English:Yes
Province:Nova Scotia
District:Cape Breton
District Number:28
Sub-District:Sydney (Town/Ville)
Sub-District Number:5
Family Number:6
Neighbors:View others on page
Household Members:
NameAge
John Saunders53
Johanna Saunders49
Harry Saunders23
Maggie Saunders24
Bride Saunders20
Josephine Saunders18
James McMoligle36
John R Relly19
John Vinaham21
James Grace21
Gowe Morgan23
.

• Occupation: Carpenter, 1901, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Arrival: From Newfoundland on the BRUCE, Sep 1908, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Retired carpenter.

• Arrival: From Newfoundland on the BRUCE, Oct 1908, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Retired Carpenter.

• Arrival: From Newfoundland on the BRUCE, Mar 1909, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Retired carpenter.

• Arrival: From Newfoundland on the SILVIA, Oct 1910, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Retired carpenter.

• Census: 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. John Saunders
Canada Census, 1911
Name:
John Saunders
Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1911
Event Place:
Cape Breton South Sub-Districts 11-39, Nova Scotia, Canada
Gender:
Male
Age (Estimated):
65
Marital Status:
Widowed
Religion:
R Catholic
Relationship to Head of Household:
Head
Birth Date:
Feb 1846
Birthplace:
Newfoundland
Immigration Year:
1900
HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplace
John SaundersHeadMale65Newfoundland
Margaret SaundersDaughterFemale30Newfoundland
Bridget SaundersDaughterFemale27Newfoundland.

• Arrival: From Newfoundland on the MEGANTIC, Apr 1911, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Retired carpenter.

Parents

         Father: Capt. William Saunders ³¹¹^,493^,2365^,2366
         Mother: Margaret Bradshaw ³¹¹^,493^,2364

Spouses and Children

1. *Johanna Foley Marriage: 11 Nov 1873 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁶²³

Marriage Events

• Witnesses: The witnesses at this marriage were Thomas Maher and Anne Saunders., 11 Nov 1873, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Children: 1. Mary Margaret Saunders 2. Harry Saunders 3. Bride Saunders 4. Josephine Saunders

Living

      Sex: M

Parents

         Father: Capt. Herman Rupert Saunders ¹⁴⁹²
         Mother: Matilda Mary O'Reilly ¹⁴⁹²

John William Saunders

      Sex: M

AKA: Jack Saunders ⁸⁹⁵

Individual Information

     Birth Date: After 1885 - Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Christening: 
          Death: 20 Feb 1928 - At Sea ⁸⁹⁵^,6876
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: Drowning ⁶⁸⁷⁶

Parents

         Father: Richard Saunders ¹⁴⁹²
         Mother: Catherine F. Aylward ¹⁴⁹²

John William Saunders

      Sex: M

Individual Information

     Birth Date: Bef 26 Jul 1829 - Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁶⁴²⁴
    Christening: 26 Jul 1829 - Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁶⁴²⁴
          Death: 
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death:

Parents

         Father: John William Saunders JP ³¹⁰^,311
         Mother: Living

John William Saunders JP

      Sex: M

AKA: John Sanders ³⁰⁵, William Saunders ⁷⁹³⁵

Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir 1783 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁷⁹⁰⁹ Christening: Death: 20 Oct 1858 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 75) ⁷⁹³⁶ Burial: After 20 Oct 1858 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Cause of Death:

Events

• Alt. Birth: Calculated from stated age at death of 69 on 20 Oct. 1858, Cir 1789, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Census: Household of John and Catherine Sanders, 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Census: Household of John and Catherine Sanders, 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Household Member)

• Occupation: John and sons William and John Jr. working on a shallop for John Hill & Co., 1800, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Merchants determine current year supplies, price and demand, 15 Apr 1816, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sanders, John William - Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's).

• Court: signed over fishing rooms at Rumney's Cove to: Carter, Samuel and Co., 4 Oct 1816, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sanders, John William - Fermeuse resident.

• Court: Ferryland resident owed money to : Carter, S. G. and Co., 24 Nov 1816, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. - Sanders, John W. -.

• Court: Called as member of Grand Jury; Inaugural Sitting of the Southern Circuit Court, Between 24 May 1826 and 29 May 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Saunders and Prowse Sued: Fowler, John, Between 1 Nov 1826 and 11 Nov 1826, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Member of Grand Jury, Third Sitting of the Southern Circuit Court, 2 Oct 1827, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Presiding: The Honourable Richard Alexander Tucker, Esq., Chief Judge of the Supreme Court

B. G. Garrett, Clerk and Registrar, SCC

John Bulger, Deputy Sheriff
William Carter, Magistrate & Custos Rotulorum (Keeper of the Rolls)
Andrew Morrison, Magistrate
John Preston, Magistrate
Richard Sullivan and John McLennan, Constables
Peter Gorman, Gaoler

Grand Jury:
Charles Hutchins (Foreman); Thomas Congdon, G. Brown; James H. Carter; Matthew Morry; John Morry; John Row; W. Richards; N. Stabb; P. Winsor; Thomas Norris; Thomas Norris, Jr.; John W. Saunders; M. Brazil; E. Stabb; A. Clift; B. Sweetland; Phillip Wright; Robert Evans; William Goff.

• Court: Henry Studdy v. John W. Saunders, Third Sitting of the Southern Circuit Court, 3 Oct 1827, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Plaintiff represented by Noah Clift. He wishes to eject Saunders from a store.

Special Jury with Benjamin Sweetland as Foreman. Witness is John Preston who worked for the Plaintiff as clerk for some years and knows his property in Renews well. It is adjacent to that of Nicholas Stabb but also to a flake owned by the Defendant. The locatiton of the store is marked by a boundary stone and it was never shared between the two. Witness John Kelligrew bore out this testimony. The Jury found for the Plaintiff but the award was only one Shilling.

• Residence: 25 Jul 1829, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 150420 from NGB:

July 25, 1829Saunders, John WilliamRenewsLeary, BridgetRenewsJohn Row, John KelligrewP. Pering.

• Property: Petititoned for grant of land in Renews, 5 May 1830, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. From the Royal Gazette transcripts on NGB

May 5, 1830

Sanders, John W.

Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.

November 20, 1830

Sanders, John W.

Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.

• Court: Sanders, John W. Sued: Dutton, James and Charles., 13 Oct 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Sanders, John W. Sued: Evans, Robert, 13 Oct 1830, Ferryland, 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: John Cahill v J. W. Saunders at 6th sitting of Southern Circuit Court, 6 Nov 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover £5.9.0. Plaintiff admits owing £1.10.0 which he accepts.

• Property: Petititoned for grant of land in Renews, 20 Nov 1830, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. May 5, 1830

Sanders, John W.

Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.

November 20, 1830

Sanders, John W.

Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.

• Court: Saunders, John - Merchant of Renews ordered to recover goods plundered from wreck of 'William and Ann' which ran aground south of Renews., 17 Dec 1830, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Occupation: Merchant, 22 Dec 1830, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Residence: 22 Dec 1830, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Member of officials at 7th sitting of Southern Circuit Court, 10 Oct 1831, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. (Juror)

• Court: Sanders, J. W. - Testified in Gooodridge vs Sullivan case., 10 Oct 1831, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Property: Grant in Renews, 22 May 1832, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Sanders [aka Saunders] John WilliamRenews1 - 3 - 16183222-May 444SDC-217.

• Court: Berrigan, Thomas a.t.s of John William Saunders 1832 Southern Circuit Court, Between 15 Sep 1832 and 19 Sep 1832, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover £2.6.6 balance of rent. Judgement by default.

• Appointment: Grand Juror, Circuit Court, 17 Sep 1832, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Johnston, Ann a. t. s. John William Saunders at 1833 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 19 Oct 1833 and 30 Oct 1833, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action in Ejectment. Plaintiff elects to become non-suit.

• Owner: Schooner "Brothers" launched, 24 Jan 1835, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Saturday, 24 January 1835
"Men gone to Cape Broyle to launch Sander's Brothers, a new schooner." Once again, infuriatingly he fails to mention the man's forename as if there was only one man named Sanders on the shore. He does the same again a few days later when he says that "Sanders towed his new vessel from Cape Broyle". This wasn't the same man, Capt. Daniel Sanders, who launched his previous vessel, the ANN, in 1834 because he died that year. It seemed likely it was his nephew, John or more likely one of John's sons who were noted to be ship builders. Kevin Reddigan reports that John and his sons William and John Jr. were working on a shallop in 1800 for John Hill & Company. William, the eldest son, was the registered owner of the Coquette built locally in 1830. The latest vessel was registered in Dartmouth initially but the owner's name at that time is not given. It was later sold and owned by several St. John's and Fortune Bay businessmen at one time or another. It was a typical schooner, 49 feet long, 15 feet wide, 7 feet deep, with a gross tonnage of 47 Tonnes. But the truth of the original ownership comes a bit later when on Monday, 9 March 1835 Carter gives this exceptionally clear evidence concerning the attempts of sealing vessels to leave their local ports: "The ocean covered with lolly as far as can see. Coquette [which had attempted to leave two days prior] driven away to the south. John Sanders Jr. schooner not yet able to get out of the ice. She is nearly ready." Now we know that the two brothers, William and John Jr., each own a schooner headed for the ice that year. Though he does not name the schooner owned by John Jr., it cannot be other than the Brothers. Indeed, given its name, it is quite likely that the two brothers are joint owners of this vessel.\f3.

• Appointment: Appointed Surveyor of Highways for Renews, 23 Feb 1835, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Appointment: re-sworn as JP by Robert Carter, while staying with the latter, 9 Sep 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: Berrigan, Thomas a.t.s John Saunders at 1836 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 1 Nov 1836 and 10 Nov 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In ejectment: rooms and premises with appurtenances at Renews. Petty Jury returns verdict of not guilty.

• Court: Lynch, Lewis v J. W. Saunders. at 1836 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 1 Nov 1836 and 10 Nov 1836, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Action to recover for cost of medical attention. Special Jury, Alan Goodridge, Foreman verdict for Plaintiff amount illegible.

• Appointment: Saunders, John W - Member of Board of Commission for Roads and Bridges from Fermeuse to Renews., 20 Feb 1838, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Court: The Queen v Walter Barron at 1838 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 31 Oct 1838 and 7 Nov 1838, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Assault on Peter White in execution of his duty and John W. Saunders. True Bill, J. H. Carter, foreman.

• Residence: North Side or Beach, 1840 to 1852, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 1840, 1842, 1844, 1845, 1849, 1852 - North Side, Renews.

• Court: Galway, Mary a.t.s [William] Strachan by his Guardian J. W. Saunders at 1841 sitting of Southern Circuit Court, Between 26 Oct 1841 and 3 Nov 1841, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. To recover £7.10.0 rent. Judgement by confession full amount.

• Court: Appointment of Justices of the Peace in the Southern District, 1843, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Property: Grant NE Side of Renews Harbour, 18 Aug 1850, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Saunders John W.North East Side of Renews Harbour20 - 0 - 0185018-Aug 869196.

• Appointment: Member of Protestant School Board, 1852, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The name on the list shows James W. Saunders. I believe this was an error and that they actually appointed John William Saunders, a prominent member of the local business community who would be so honoured.

• Property: Grant NE Side. South side of Limbray's Rd., 12 Aug 1852, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Saunders John W.North East Side of Renews. South Side of Limbray's Road0 - 0 - 34185112-Aug 870299.

• Property: Grant in Renews Vice Admiral's Room, 7 Sep 1852, Aquaforte, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Saunders John W.Vice Admiral's Room, Renews0 - 1 - 24185207-Sep 1088416.

• Alt. Death: After 1852, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Residence: Caledonia Cottage, Quidi Vidi Rd., Bef 20 Oct 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Alt. Death: Bef 25 Oct 1858, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 120520 from Gert Crosbie CD:
Name: J. W. Saunders
Sex: not given
Age: 69
Event Description: Caledonia Cottage, Quidi Vidi Rd.
Reference Date (NB: Note the date of the event) 10/25/1858
Source:
1) Newfoundlander 1827-1884
2) Courier (Morning Courier & General Advertiser, Morning Courier) 1844-1878
3) Times and General Commercial Gazette 1832-1895
4) Public Ledger 1820-1882 (issues available begin 1827)
5) Patriot and Terra Nova Herald 1833-1890
6) Express (Newfoundland Express) 1851-1876
Notes:
Deceased was a native of Newfoundland. [Gender was not recorded, only initials given.].

Parents

         Father: John Sanders ³⁰⁵
         Mother: Catherine ³⁰⁵

Spouses and Children

1. Living Partnership Notes

051121:

Her existence is only known from the Petty Harbour C of E record of the illegitimate birth of a daugther named Sally whose reported father was John Saunders. Since the birth was reported in Renews, this could be no one other than John William Saunders who operated a business in Renews for many years. At the time of the birth he was not married that we know of from any records seen. May was reported to be a pauper and it seems likely he seduced her or she was reduced to prostitution to feed herself.

Children: 1. Sally Saunders 2. John William Saunders 2. Bridget Leary ³⁶ Marriage: 25 Jul 1829 - Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹³⁰⁰ ^,6176

Marriage Events

• Minister/Priest: P. Pering, 25 Jul 1829, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Witnesses: John Row, John Kelligrew, 25 Jul 1829, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes

150420 from NGB:

July 25, 1829Saunders, John WilliamRenewsLeary, BridgetRenewsJohn Row, John KelligrewP. Pering

180420:

Note that on the Vital Stats transcript it gives his name as "William Saunders". The NGB transcript must be taken from the Petty Harbour register or less likely the actual parish register.

3. *Mary Winter ¹³⁰⁰ Marriage: 22 Dec 1830 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹³⁰⁰ ^,7937

Marriage Events

• Minister/Priest: Rev. Carrington, 22 Dec 1830, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Witnesses: Maria and George Winter, 22 Dec 1830, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 250420 from NGB website:

22-Dec1830St. JohnsJohn William SAUNDERS, widower, merchant, RenewsMary STRACHAN, widow, St Johns. [first married, Jul 16 1825, to James Coulter STRACHEN, M.D., bach, surgeon, RN, St Johns.]Maria Winter, George WinterSTJB[It appears that John William Saunders first married Bridget O'Leary in 1829, but she must have died shortly afterwards. He then married Mary (Winter) Strachan whose husband had died in 1827.].

• Marriage Notice: 1) Newfoundlander 1827-1884, Bef 30 Dec 1830, Renews, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes

250420 from NGB website:

22-Dec1830St. JohnsJohn William SAUNDERS, widower, merchant, RenewsMary STRACHAN, widow, St Johns. [first married, Jul 16 1825, to James Coulter STRACHEN, M.D., bach, surgeon, RN, St Johns.]Maria Winter, George WinterSTJB[It appears that John William Saunders first married Bridget O'Leary in 1829, but she must have died shortly afterwards. He then married Mary (Winter) Strachan whose husband had died in 1827.]

150520 from The Newfoundlander, Thursday, December 23, 1830, as found on NCF website:

Yesterday evening, by the Rev. F.H. Carrington, MR. JOHN WILLIAM SAUNDERS, of Renews, merchant, to MRS. MARY STRACHAN, a relict of the late JAMES COULTER STRACHAN, Esq., Surgeon, Royal Veteran Companies.

Children: 1. William George James Coulter Strachen 2. Caroline Mary Anne Saunders 3. Louisa Harriet Saunders 4. Mary Jessie Saunders 5. Isabel Cecilia Saunders 6. Marion W. Saunders 7. Susannah Eliza Saunders 8. Sarah Maria Lenora Saunders 9. Matthew Saunders

Notes

General:

120520 Finds of events mentioned on the NGB consolidated on his website by Kevin Reddigan.

Ferryland District - Surrogate Court Records - (ca 1800 - 1820's)
April 15, 1816 - Sanders, John William - Merchants determine current year supplies, price and demand.
October 4, 1816 - Sanders, John William - Fermeuse resident signed over fishing rooms at Rumney's Cove to: Carter, Samuel and Co.
November 24, 1816 - Sanders, John W. - Ferryland resident owed money to : Carter, S. G. and Co.

Ferryland Supreme Court Actions - Mid 1820' Through the Mid 1860's
November 1-11, 1826 Saunders and Prowse Sued: Fowler, John
October 2, 1827 Saunders, John W. Grand Jury Member
October 26, 1830 Saunders, J. W. Member of Grand Jury
October 10, 1831 Saunders, John W. Member of Grand Jury
October 10, 1831 Sanders, J. W. - Testified in Gooodridge vs Sullivan case.
September 15, 1832 Sanders, J. W. - Member of Grand Jury
September 18, 1832 Sanders, John William Sued this Renews resident: Berrigan, Thomas.
October 16, 1833 Sanders, J. W. - Member of Grand Jury October 16, 1833 Sanders, J. W. Sued: Johnston, Ann

Ferryland - District Court Actions - Late 1700's to Early 1800's
October 13, 1830 Sanders, John W. Sued: Dutton, James and Charles.
October 13, 1830 Sanders, John W. Sued: Evans, Robert.

Royal Gazette
May 5, 1830 - Sanders, John W. - Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.
November 20, 1830 - Sanders, John W. - Petitioned for a grant of land in Renews.
December 17, 1830 - Saunders, John - Merchant of Renews ordered to recover goods plundered from wreck of 'William and Ann' which ran aground south of Renews.
February 20, 1838 - Saunders, John W - Member of Board of Commission for Roads and Bridges from Fermeuse to Renews.

280520:

Kevin Reddigan explains why James had to declare insolvency and his brother John William had to give up his premises:

"It would appear that James had tried to establish himself as a merchant?, and like many during the latter part of that decade, his enterprise failed. (It appears the same thing happened to John William Saunders who was established at Fermeuse but then he had to sign over his fishing rooms at Rumney's Cove to: Carter, Samuel and Co.)"

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170620:

According to Robert Carter's diaries, the occasion of William Morry Le Messurier's birth and Christening was marked by a big party at the Le Messurier house on Feb. 12, 1846 which brought in guests from far and wide (e.g. Robert, James and Mary Carter from Ferryland but also Miss Brashaw from Placentia and Alan Goodridge and his wife and J. W. Saunders from Renews). The guests, or many of them, were then unable to head home because of a heavy gale, some of them staying in Caplin Bay and others making it as far as Ferryland the first day and then being detained again.

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141121:

We know very little about Bridget Leary. It is assumed that she was RC, being of Irish origins. And the marriage to John William Saunders, presumed to be Anglican, was thus unusal, as were their differences in station in life. It seems fairl clear that John William Saunders, who was not previously married so far as we can tell, had one and probably two illegitimate children by a pauper, so described, named May or Mary Martin, the second of these children being named John William and baptised the day before his marriage to Bridget. It is purely speculation but this adds up to a plausible theory that Bridget blackmailed John William into marrying her either by claiming that she too was pregnant or by threatening to expose his peccadillos publicly. There are no reported births of this couple and she appears to have died within a year or so because he finally married a "suitable" bride, Mary [Winter] Strachen, on 22 December 1830

Josephine Saunders

      Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir 1869 - Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada ³⁷⁰³ Christening: Death: 28 Feb 1922 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ( about age 53) ⁷⁹⁴⁰ Burial: After 28 Feb 1922 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Cause of Death:

Events

• Census: 1891 Canada Census, Household of Robert Saunders, Halifax, NS, 1891, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Household Member)

Parents

         Father: Robert Saunders ²⁷⁸⁹
         Mother: Ellen Connors ³⁶⁹⁹^,3700
        Marriage Did Not Marry

Notes

General:

130420:

Josephine and Joanna may be the same person. In the 1891 Census her name appears for the first time as Josephine and the age is slightly different but I think that on balance they are likely one and the same. I will correct this when I am sure.

220420:

According to Kevin Reddigan, three of the daughters of Robert and Ellen Saunders, Josephine, Margaret and Eleanor/Nellie/Helen were spinsters. ³⁷⁰³

Josephine Saunders

      Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1880 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁶²⁴ Christening: 1 Oct 1880 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁶²⁴ Death: Burial: Cause of Death:

Events

• Alt. Birth: 2 Oct 1882, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

• Immigration: From Newfoundland, 1900, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Immigrant)

• Census: Household of John Saunders, 1901, Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. (Household Member)

• Residence: 28 Portland Ave., 16 Dec 1901, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America. (Occupant)

Parents

         Father: John Saunders ⁴⁹³
         Mother: Johanna Foley

Spouses and Children

1. *Harris Owen McGrath ⁶⁵³⁹ Marriage: 16 Dec 1901 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America ⁶⁵³⁹

Marriage Events

• Minister/Priest: Patrick H. Riley, 16 Dec 1901, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Katherine Frances Saunders

      Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir 1924 - New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America ²⁹¹⁴ Christening: Death: Bef 30 Nov 2008 - New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America Burial: Cause of Death:

Events

• Census: 674 Cottage St., 1940, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America. (Household Member)

• Occupation: Extra Christmas Sales Girl, 1940, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Parents

         Father: Capt. Herman Rupert Saunders ¹⁴⁹²
         Mother: Matilda Mary O'Reilly ¹⁴⁹²

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