My Newfoundland Ancestors

Elizabeth Power¹

(26 November 1895 - 2 September 1910)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Birth

26 November 1895

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

2 September 1910

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=Anna Breen, Witness=John Power¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Elizabeth Power¹

(say 1835 - )

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Birth

say 1835

(Witness) Marriage

11 April 1856

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "David Power & Mary Nolan, both of Salmonier. Witnesses Mathias Nolan & Elizabeth Power. By Father J. Ryan".; Principal=Mary Nolan, Principal=David Power¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Marriages). Marriage entry for David Power & Mary Nolan, 11 April 1856. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

Frances Power¹

(2 May 1898 - October 1995)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Family

John Hogan b. 9 Oct 1889, d. 30 Nov 1976

Marriage

24 May 1925

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=John Hogan¹

Birth

2 May 1898

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

24 May 1925

Hogan¹

Marriage

24 May 1925

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=John Hogan¹

Death

October 1995

St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Frances Power^1,2

(circa 1878 - )

Last Edited

Aug 16, 2020

Family

James Hartson b. 25 Jun 1875, d. 27 Nov 1965

Marriage

7 September 1895

Mount Cecilia, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=James Hartson^1,2

Children

John H. Hartson¹ (c 1901 - 19 Feb 1923)
Bernard Hartson¹ (c 1904 - Jan 1938)
Margarita Hartson+¹ (c 1906 - )
Frank A. Hartson¹ (15 Aug 1908 - 14 Oct 2001)
Gertrude Hartson¹ (1 Jan 1911 - 9 Nov 1982)
Clifton James Hartson¹ (24 Apr 1913 - 1 Jan 1958)
Gordon Andrew Hartson+¹ (18 Nov 1915 - 25 Feb 1990)
Peter Jerome Hartson+¹ (8 Nov 1916 - 21 Apr 1971)
Kathleen Hartson¹ (c 1919 - )

Birth

circa 1878

Newfoundland, Canada¹

Marriage

7 September 1895

Mount Cecilia, Humber District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=James Hartson^1,2

Married Name

circa 1899

Hartson¹

(Witness) Trip

June 1912

North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada; Frances and her two sons appear on a passenger list for the CPR train leaving North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Frances, is 33, married, born Newfoundland, heading for Winnipeg, Manitoba, a carpenter, she is Catholic.
³

(Witness) Census

1916

467 Heatherington, Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metro Region, Manitoba, Canada; "James Hartson", 467 Heatherington, head, married, 42, born USA, Catholic, emigrated in 1904, year of naturalization was 1912, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, carpenter, CNR.
Francis, wife, 41, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, not employed.
John H., son, single, 16, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, blacksmith for C.N.R.
Bernard, son, single, 13, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school.
Retta, daughter, 10, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school (St. Ignatius).
Frank, son, 8, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school (St. Ignatius).
Gertrude, daughter, 6, born N.S., Catholic, Canadian, Irish, can read and write, in school (St. Ignatius).
Clifton, son, 3, born Man., Catholic, Canadian, Irish.
Andrew G., son, 6 months, born Man., Catholic, Canadian, Irish.; Principal=James Hartson⁴

(Witness) Census

9 June 1921

1147 Parker Ave., Winnipeg, Winnipeg Metro Region, Manitoba, Canada; Transcription of Census:
"Family #227, James Hartson, of 1147 Parker Ave., rents for $17, class s house, wood, 5 rooms, husband, married, 43, born USA, parents born England, immigrated 1910, alien, nationality USA, English, speaks English, Catholic, can read and write, carpenter, Can. Nat. RR; earned $1200, appears to say unemployed for 20 weeks.
Frances, wife, 43, born Nfld., parents born Nfld., Catholic. can read and write.
John, son, single, 21, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, not employed.
Bernard, son, single, 17, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, Junior Reporter, newspaper.
Rita, daughter, single, 15, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, Spotter, (company unreadable).
Frank, son, 13, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, student.
Gertrude, daughter, 10, born Nfld., Catholic, can read and write, student.
Clifton, son, 8, born Manitoba, Catholic, can read and write, student.
Gordon, son, 5, born Manitoba, Catholic.
Jerome, son, 4, born Manitoba, Catholic.
Kathleen, daughter, 2, born Manitoba, Catholic.
; Principal=James Hartson¹

(Witness) Census

April 1930

1633 West 22nd Street, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States; Census Transcription:
1633 West 22nd Street, James Hartson, head, renting, value of $3000, has radio, male, white, 55, married, aged 20 at first marriage, reads and writes, born Massachusetts, father born Northern Ireland, mother born Irish Free State, speaks English, carpentry at a picture studio, worker, not a veteran.
Frances, wife H., 53, first married at age 18, reads and write, born Newfoundland, parents born Irish Free State, speaks English, immigrated in 1926, alien, not employed.
Bernard, son, 26, single, reads and writes, born Newfoundland, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien, painter for interior design store, worker, not a veteran.
Frank, son, 21, single, reads and writes, born Newfoundland, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien, truck driver for a furniture store, worker, not a veteran.
Clifton, son, 17, single, reads and writes, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., Irish language, immigrated in 1926, alien, chauffeur for electric railway, worker, not a veteran.
Gordon, son, 14, reads and writes, attended school, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., Irish language, immigrated in 1926, alien.
Jerome, son, 13, reads and writes, attended school, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien.
Kathaline (sic), daughter, 11, reads and writes, attended school, born Canada English, father born Mass., mother born Newf., English language, immigrated in 1926, alien.; Principal=James Hartson⁵

(Witness) Residence

1936

2300 W. 29th Place, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States; Principal=James Hartson⁶

(Witness) Residence

1937

Los Angeles, California, United States; Principal=James Hartson⁷

Citations

[S957] 1921 Canada Census, online www.ancestry.com, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 32; Census Place: Winnipeg (City), Winnipeg South, Manitoba; Page Number: 23. Listing for James & Frances Hartson, of 1147 Parker Ave., South Winnipeg, Manitoba. Listed with their 9 children.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Newfoundland, Canada, Births, Marriages, and Deaths, 1850-1949 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Marriage Index for James Hartson, 21, and Frances Power, 20 married in Mount Cecilia, Newfoundland on 07 September 1895.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, anadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4839. Listing of Frances, John, and Bernard Hartson on passenger list leaving North Sydney, Nova Scotia, June 1912.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1916 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta [database on-line]. Provo, UT, 2008. Census Place: Manitoba, Winnipeg South, 16; Roll: T-21934; Page: 13; Family No: 139. Listing for family of James and Frances Hartson of 467 Heatherington, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
[S506] 1930 U.S. Census, online www.ancestry.com, Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0243; FHL microfilm: 2339877. Listing for the family of James and Frances Hartson, 1633 W. 22nd St., Los Angeles, Calif.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 [database on-line], 1936, Roll 038. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2017. Listing of James, Mrs. Frances, Bernard, and Clifton James Hartson of 2300 W. 29th Place, Los Angeles, California, USA.
[S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011, Title: Los Angeles A-L, California, City Directory, 1937. Listing of A. Gordon, Bernard, and Clifton J., Frank H., James and Frances, and Jerome Hartson of 2300 W. 29th Place, Los Angeles, California, USA.

James Power¹

(say 1790 - )

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2016

Birth

say 1790

Court Case

8 October 1815

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; St. Mary’s Surrogate Court - James bound over for assault on Rich Ribbey.¹

Court Case

7 October 1819

Newfoundland, Canada; James Power one of the principal offenders in the Affair of the 12th of June 1819 delivered himself up – was admonished also bound over to keep the peace in ………. For 12
Calendar months and a day.
James had evaded the court and was absconded … was given notice that he would be considered an outlaw.¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, 1/3/2016.

Johanna Power¹

(say 1812 - )

Last Edited

Jan 1, 2016

Father

Michael Power¹ b. c 1775

Birth

say 1812

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

Dalton¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. From his Family Tree.

John Power¹

(circa 1852 - )

Last Edited

Oct 2, 2015

Family

Child

Michael Power+¹ (1892 - )

Birth

circa 1852

This date is based on the age given in the 1935 Census.¹

(Resident) Census

1935

Dwelling #165, St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Listed as "Michael Power in Dwelling #165, male, married, age 46, value $600, 9 rooms, fisherman, income $400. Living with him:
Catherine, wife, 32.
John, son, 2.
John St. Croix, stepson, 13.
Ellen St. Croix, daughter, 12.
John Power, widowed, 83, income $50.; Principal=Michael Power¹

Citations

[S846] Newfoundland Grand Banks, online ngb.checucto.org, Transcription of Newfoundland's 1935 Provincial Census, District of Placentia & St. Mary's District, Community of St. Mary's; contributed by Patricia Jackson, 2001.

John Power¹

(circa 1810 - 2 March 1875)

Last Edited

Mar 18, 2016

Father

Michael Power¹ b. c 1775

Family

Rose Anna Phalen b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1887

Marriage

say 1842

Principal=Rose Anna Phalen²

Children

Thomas Power² (c Oct 1843 - )
Margaret Power¹ (c Dec 1844 - )
Michael Power¹ ( - 2 Mar 1875)
Bridget Power¹ (c 1849 - )
John Power+¹ (c Apr 1853 - 23 Dec 1939)
Mary Power¹ (9 May 1855 - )

Birth

circa 1810

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Date of birth is based on family folklore.¹

Marriage

say 1842

Principal=Rose Anna Phalen²

Death

2 March 1875

At Sea, Newfoundland, Canada; From Michael Power:
"John along with his son Michael lost their lives on the ice floes off Cape English near St. Vincents on March 2/3 1875 when they along with a group of other men from the nearby villages attempted to salvage a French ship named The Violet that had become stuck in the ice floes and had been abandoned by the crew. See The St. Mary's Diaster in the Shipwrecks of Newfoundland by Michael MacCarty."; Witness=Rose Anna Phalen¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Parish Register of the Catholic Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland, LDS Film #2169242, Item (Baptisms). Baptismal entry for Thomas Power, 04 October 1843. Film accessed February, 2016 at Family History Library, Montpelier, Vermont, and transcribed by myself (Patricia Balkcom).

John Power¹

(circa April 1853 - 23 December 1939)

Last Edited

Feb 20, 2017

Father

John Power¹ b. c 1810, d. 2 Mar 1875

Mother

Rose Anna Phalen¹ b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1887

Family

Anna Breen b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Marriage

7 January 1882

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Anna Breen¹

Children

Rose Ellen Power+¹ (15 Jul 1884 - 23 May 1984)
Catherine Power¹ (6 May 1887 - 1979)
Michael Joseph Power+¹ (14 Jun 1889 - 14 Aug 1985)
Bridget Power¹ (c 1891 - 2 Sep 1891)
Edward Power¹ (29 Sep 1893 - 6 Mar 1910)
Elizabeth Power¹ (26 Nov 1895 - 2 Sep 1910)
Frances Power¹ (2 May 1898 - Oct 1995)
Peter Power¹
Paul Power¹

Birth

circa April 1853

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada^1,2

Baptism

26 April 1853

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "...of John Power and Rose Phalen. Witnesses - John Grace and Bridget Fagan".^1,2

Marriage

7 January 1882

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Anna Breen¹

(Witness) Death

2 September 1891

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Bridget Power¹

(Witness) Death

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Died as an infant.; Principal=Peter Power¹

(Witness) Death

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Died as an infant.; Principal=Paul Power¹

(Witness) Death

6 March 1910

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Edward Power¹

(Witness) Death

2 September 1910

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Elizabeth Power¹

Death

23 December 1939

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Baptisms 1843-90 for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for baptism of John Power, 26 April 1853.

John Power¹

(circa 1810 - 8 November 1886)

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2016

Birth

circa 1810

Kilmacthomas (Electoral District), County Waterford, Munster Province, Ireland¹

Death

8 November 1886

Newfoundland, Canada; Aged 75.¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, 1/3/2016.

John Power¹

(say 1785 - )

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2016

Birth

say 1785

Court Case

16 September 1836

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Mr. Martin appeared in court and agreed to settle with John Power agreeable to the terms on which Power consented to withdraw his action against him last year viz - To deliver to him forthwith certain arcticles of provisions enumerated in a memorandum now produced and that henceforth the House of Slade and Elson and Company and the said John Power as well as his two sons would cease to have any demand against each other.¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, 1/3/2016.

John Power¹

(circa January 1845 - )

Last Edited

Aug 6, 2020

Mother

Ann Vail¹ b. s 1820

Birth

circa January 1845

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

17 January 1845

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Parents are listed as William Power & Ann Veil. Witnesses were Jerry and Lucy Linehan.¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Baptism of John Power, 17 January 1845.

Katherine Power¹

Last Edited

Aug 16, 2020

Family

Edward Flaherty

Marriage

Principal=Edward Flaherty¹

Child

Nicholas J. Flaherty+¹ (1875 - )

Marriage

Principal=Edward Flaherty¹

Married Name

Flaherty¹

Citations

[S905] Find My Past, online www.findmypast.com, Massachusetts Marriages 1841-1915 Transcriptions; entry for Nicholas J. Flaherty and Mary Fagan, June 2, 1907.

Laurence Power¹

(31 December 1882 - 25 April 1947)

Last Edited

Jun 29, 2016

Family

Margaret Scammel b. c 1881

Marriage

15 May 1905

St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada; Marriage Register states:
Married at Saint John at St. Patrick's Church
Lawrence Power, 22, bachelor, fireman, Catholic, living in St. John and Margaret Scammel, 23, single, also living at St. John. Married by Very Rev. Ryan and witnesses were Richard Cheatley and Mary Callahan.; Principal=Margaret Scammel²

Birth

31 December 1882

St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

8 January 1883

St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Marriage

15 May 1905

Death

25 April 1947

Home for the Aged & Infirm, Sudbury Street, St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Death Registration #001329
Lawrence Power of 25 James St., St. John died at the Home of the Aged & Infirm on Sudbury St. He was admitted on April 10, 1942. He died of Cardiac Failure due to cardiac-renal vascular disease. Was married and aged 64 and a labourer with the Municipal Council. Buried in Belvedere Cemetery, Catholic.³

Burial

April 1947

Belvedere Catholic Cemetery, St. John's, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada³

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-10507-6760-77 : 5 May 2015), St John's > St Patrick's (Roman Catholic) > Birth 1880-1891, Vol. 25 > image 40 of 152; Provincial Archives, St.John's. Listing for Laurence Power, born December 31, 1882.
[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12439-8442-19 : 4 June 2015), Marriages 1901-1903, Volume 04 > image 90 of 493; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Listing for marriage of Lawrence Power, May 15, 1905.
[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-10505-50045-14 : 4 June 2015), Deaths 1947-1947, Certificate Number 001141-002610 > image 192 of 1483; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Listing for death of Lawrence Power, April 25, 1947.

Margaret Power¹

(circa December 1844 - )

Last Edited

Aug 6, 2020

Father

John Power¹ b. c 1810, d. 2 Mar 1875

Mother

Rose Anna Phalen¹ b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1887

Family

Andrew Mooney

Marriage

28 May 1864

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Andrew Mooney¹

Birth

circa December 1844

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada^1,2

Baptism

18 December 1844

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Parents are listed as John Power & Rose Phalen. Witnesses were Michael O'Rourke and Betsy Fagan.¹

Married Name

28 May 1864

Mooney¹

Marriage

28 May 1864

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Andrew Mooney¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Baptism of Margaret Power, 18 December 1844.

Margaret Teresa Power¹

(circa February 1863 - )

Last Edited

Apr 16, 2017

Father

Michael Power¹ b. s 1835

Mother

Margaret Fennessy¹ b. s 1835

Birth

circa February 1863

Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Baptism

20 February 1863

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Witness=Catherine Flinn¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-TC3 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 8 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Margaret Teresa Power, 20 February 1863.

Mary Power¹

(say 1813 - )

Last Edited

Mar 24, 2018

Father

Michael Power² b. c 1775

Family

John Bishop b. s 1808

Marriage

say 1832

Newfoundland, Canada; This information was obtained by another researcher and has not been verified.; Principal=John Bishop^1,2

Children

Sarah Bishop+ (s 1837 - ); I do not have documentation of this parent-child relationship. Another researcher, Alex White, believes that Sarah was the daughter of Robert Bishop and Sarah Barry, however, her birthdate believed to be in the 1830s does not fit in with that family.³
Mary Bishop+ (c 1837 - )
Michael Bishop+² (c 1837 - 17 Jun 1908)
Edward Bishop+² (s 1840 - )
Anastasia Bishop+² (24 May 1845 - )
Peter Bishop⁴ (24 May 1845 - )
Joseph Bishop² (c 1847 - )
James Joseph Bishop+¹ (16 Jul 1848 - 18 Aug 1888)

Birth

say 1813

Newfoundland, Canada

Marriage

say 1832

Newfoundland, Canada; This information was obtained by another researcher and has not been verified.; Principal=John Bishop^1,2

Married Name

Bishop¹

Death

Citations

[S878] Find a Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Photograph of gravestone in St. Mary's Cemetery, St. Mary's, Newfoundland for Teresa Bishop (died 1890) and James Bishop (died 1880).
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S407] E-Mail, Alex White regarding St. Croix Genealogy to Patricia Balkcom, 2015, July 27, 2000.
[S990] Glenn Bishop, January 1, 2016.

Mary Power¹

(9 May 1855 - )

Last Edited

Jul 2, 2016

Father

John Power¹ b. c 1810, d. 2 Mar 1875

Mother

Rose Anna Phalen¹ b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1887

Birth

9 May 1855

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Mary Power¹

(say 1820 - )

Last Edited

Feb 20, 2017

Family

John Peddle b. s 1820

Marriage

Principal=John Peddle¹

Children

Ellen Peddle¹ (c Jul 1844 - )
Margaret Peddle² (c Sep 1846 - )
John Peddle³ (c Jan 1851 - )

Birth

say 1820

Marriage

Principal=John Peddle¹

Married Name

Peddle¹

Citations

[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Baptism of Ellen Peddle, 26 July 1844.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for Baptism of Margaret Peddle, 04 September 1846.
[S1001] Salt Lake City, Utah, LDS Microfilm: Film #2169242, Item 9, Baptisms 1843-90 for Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, St. Mary's, Newfoundland. Listing for baptism of John Peddle, January 1851.

Mary Power¹

(say 1830 - )

Last Edited

Sep 4, 2020

Father

Thomas Power¹ b. s 1800, d. b Sep 1862

Mother

Sarah St. Croix¹ b. s 1800, d. Oct 1862

Family

John Rielly

Marriage

12 January 1852

Freshwater (now Argentia), Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=John Rielly¹

Birth

say 1830

Newfoundland, Canada

Married Name

12 January 1852

Rielly¹

Marriage

12 January 1852

Freshwater (now Argentia), Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=John Rielly¹

Citations

[S1405] Facebook, online https://www.facebook.com, Posted to the Newfoundlanders and Genealogy group, by Edward Chafe, 04 September 2020. Image of the Probate and Will of Sarah (St. Croix) Power, wife of Thomas Power, died October 1862, Placentia. Records of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland, probated 07 September 1863.

Mary Jos. Power¹

(circa 1889 - )

Last Edited

Nov 16, 2015

Family

Stephen Hartson b. c 1886

Marriage

17 July 1906

Burin, Newfoundland, Canada; Marriage record states: Stephen Hartson (sic), 23, fisherman, of Port au Bras, Catholic, married Mary Jos. Power, 20, Catholic, of Port au Bras . They were married at Burin by Father P. M. O'Connor and the witnesses were Patrick Whalen and Bridget Power.; Principal=Stephen Hartson¹

Name Variation

Hardstone

Name Variation

Hartson

Birth

circa 1889

Newfoundland, Canada¹

Married Name

17 July 1906

Hartson¹

Marriage

17 July 1906

Burin, Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland, Canada; Marriage record states: Stephen Hartson (sic), 23, fisherman, of Port au Bras, Catholic, married Mary Jos. Power, 20, Catholic, of Port au Bras . They were married at Burin by Father P. M. O'Connor and the witnesses were Patrick Whalen and Bridget Power.; Principal=Stephen Hartson¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images, (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12439-9872-13 : accessed 16 November 2015), Marriages 1901-1903, Volume 04 > image 477 of 493; Provincial Archives, St. John's. Marriage record for Stephen Hardstone and Mary Jos. Power, July 17, 1906.

Michael Power¹

(1892 - )

Last Edited

Oct 2, 2015

Father

John Power² b. c 1852

Family

Catherine St. Croix b. c 1903

Marriage

22 November 1930

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Catherine St. Croix¹

Birth

1892

This date is based on the age given in the 1935 Census.²

Marriage

22 November 1930

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Catherine St. Croix¹

Census

1935

Citations

[S846] Newfoundland Grand Banks, online ngb.checucto.org, From the database, "Selected St. Mary's Marriages, 1844 - 1933", by Michael Power, 2004. Listing for Michael Power & Catherine St. Croix.
[S846] Newfoundland Grand Banks, online ngb.checucto.org, Transcription of Newfoundland's 1935 Provincial Census, District of Placentia & St. Mary's District, Community of St. Mary's; contributed by Patricia Jackson, 2001.

Michael Power¹

(circa 1775 - )

Last Edited

Jan 3, 2016

Family

Children

(?) Power² ( - c 1820)
Edmund Power+³ (s 1800 - b 1856)
(?) Power² ( - c 1820)
John Power+¹ (c 1810 - 2 Mar 1875)
Johanna Power³ (s 1812 - )
Mary Power+¹ (s 1813 - )

Note

Michael Power, a descendant of this Michael, believes that Michael most likely was a brother to the original Power settlers in North Harbour and Mount Carmel. He also believes that Michael may have had a son named Edmund.
It's also possible that the name of Michael's wife was Mary Bonia or Mary Brien as there is a marriage record in the church records of St. John's Basilica in St. John's, Nfld. for a Michael Power of Wexford, Ireland marrying on November 17, 1793.¹

Birth

circa 1775

Possibly born in Ireland.¹

(Witness) Death

circa 1820

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Lost at sea in a gale with his brother.; Principal=(?) Power²

(Witness) Death

circa 1820

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Lost at sea in a gale with his brother.; Principal=(?) Power²

Court Case

5 July 1820

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Surrogate Court records of St. Mary's: Michael Power sued for contempt in not answering summons ---has suffered affliction having lost 2 sons in a boat in a gale---excused.¹

Court Case

16 October 1821

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Surrogate Court of St. Mary's: Michael Power sued by Quilty for 2/6/6 for supplies to his brother 6 years ago---his brother died soon after debt. Michael not involved---case dismissed.¹

Court Case

16 October 1821

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; From the Surrogate Court for St. Mary's: Michael Power sued for 3/16/ supplies in 1814-1815 by Davis....to pay by installments¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. In a Court Record on July 5, 1820, it states that Michael is excused from court because he has lost two sons at sea during a gale.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. From his Family Tree.

Michael Power¹

( - 2 March 1875)

Last Edited

Feb 15, 2016

Father

John Power¹ b. c 1810, d. 2 Mar 1875

Mother

Rose Anna Phalen¹ b. c 1823, d. 11 Oct 1887

Family

Johanna Bonia

Marriage

1 October 1870

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Johanna Bonia¹

Birth

Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Marriage

1 October 1870

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Johanna Bonia¹

Death

2 March 1875

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Michael Power¹

(say 1835 - )

Last Edited

Apr 16, 2017

Family

Margaret Fennessy b. s 1835

Marriage

say 1860

Newfoundland, Canada; Bride=Margaret Fennessy¹

Child

Margaret Teresa Power¹ (c Feb 1863 - )

Birth

say 1835

Marriage

say 1860

Newfoundland, Canada; Bride=Margaret Fennessy¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-TC3 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 8 of 75; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Baptismal Record for Margaret Teresa Power, 20 February 1863.

Michael Joseph Power¹

(14 June 1889 - 14 August 1985)

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power² b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen² b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Family

Catherine Bridget Cahill b. 6 Jan 1902, d. 20 Sep 1981

Marriage

22 November 1930

Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Catherine Bridget Cahill¹

Birth

14 June 1889

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada³

Marriage

22 November 1930

Newfoundland, Canada; Principal=Catherine Bridget Cahill¹

Occupation

John and Michael were engaged together in a fishing enterprise for several years.; Principal=John F. St. Croix⁴

Death

14 August 1985

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada³

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. Catherine Cahill was his mother.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. Michael Joseph Power was his father.
[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015. Michael is the son of Michael J. Power and the half-brother of John F. St. Croix.

Patrick Power¹

(say 1865 - )

Last Edited

Apr 17, 2017

Family

Margaret Flynn b. s 1865

Marriage

22 September 1889

Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada; "Patrick Power of Odein to Margaret Flynn of Placentia. Witnesses: Philip Power and Minnie Power and Agnes Flynn."; Bride=Margaret Flynn, Witness=Agnes Flynn¹

Birth

say 1865

Residence

22 September 1889

Odein, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Marriage

22 September 1889

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Patrick Power of Odein to Margaret Flynn of Placentia. Witnesses: Philip Power and Minnie Power and Agnes Flynn."; Bride=Margaret Flynn, Witness=Agnes Flynn¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-R77 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 9 of 21; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Marriage Record for Patrick Power and Margaret Flynn, 22 September 1889.

Patrick Power¹

(say 1865 - )

Last Edited

Apr 17, 2017

Family

Catherine Walsh b. s 1865

Marriage

11 January 1894

Placentia, Newfoundland, Canada; "Patrick Power to Catherine Walsh. Witnesses: Robert Paterson (sic) and Eliza Banon (sic)."; Bride=Catherine Walsh¹

Birth

say 1865

Marriage

11 January 1894

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Placentia, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada; "Patrick Power to Catherine Walsh. Witnesses: Robert Paterson (sic) and Eliza Banon (sic)."; Bride=Catherine Walsh¹

Citations

[S780] Family Search, online https://familysearch.org, "Newfoundland Church Records, 1793-1945," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-81SP-R77 : 22 May 2014), Placentia > Catholic Sacred Heart > image 15 of 21; Catholic Church and Church of England parishes, Newfoundland. Marriage Record for Patrick Power and Catherine Walsh, 11 January 1894.

Paul Power¹

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Birth

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Died as an infant.; Witness=John Power, Witness=Anna Breen¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.

Peter Power¹

Last Edited

Dec 28, 2015

Father

John Power¹ b. c Apr 1853, d. 23 Dec 1939

Mother

Anna Breen¹ b. 30 Jan 1857, d. 16 Apr 1928

Birth

St. Mary's, Placentia & St. Mary's District, Newfoundland, Canada¹

Death

St. Mary's, Newfoundland, Canada; Died as an infant.; Witness=Anna Breen, Witness=John Power¹

Citations

[S435] E-mail Message. From Michael Power to Patricia Balkcom, December, 2015.