Tracing Pioneer Families from “The Old Country” to “New World”
In this area we are recording the family histories from all four townships Most families knew each other and some are inter-related If you see any family that you might be related to, CONTACT US
The Deverell name originated in France. The Deverells were among the middle class tradesmen and artisans who crossed the channel to England for religious freedom at the end of the seventeenth century
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Turner Family settled in North Carden Lot22 Con8
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After looking at the family tree, I wondered if it was to keep his two families distinct from one another as the first family retained the name Gold. According to Joseph in the book, he did not know why his father changed the name.
By Jim Corrigan
The Corrigan family history in Ramara had an auspicious beginning but is also a mystery. The first recorded settler of Mara Township was Patrick Corrigan who apparently arrived with the survey crew in 1823. The mystery is who was he and what happened to him?
by Richard Corcelli.
THE SURNAME “Murphy” [Munster Sect]
In the Irish language, the name is O Murchadha meaning descendant of Murchadh [sea warrior]. The name Murphy is common throughout Ireland being the most common surname. It is more common in Munster province, particularly in Cork and Kerry where the Munster sept of the name originated. The Munster Murphys are associated with the Barony of Muskerry, County Cork and are said to be a branch of the Wexford clan. The Munster sept’s coat of arms is quite different from the Wexford Murphys.
by Mike Crosby
Four members of the Crosby family moved from Brock Township and settled in Mara Township in the 1870’s, and were joined by their brother Michael in the 1880’s. Here is their story.
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HERB FURNISS’ FAMILY HISTORY
The Registration Act of 1869/ 1875/ 1896
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The McCorkell Story Continues………….
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