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Codroy Roman Catholic Parish Registers (Partial)

Baptisms 1864-1886
Marriages 1867-1884
Burials 1872-1886
The following is a partial list of baptisms, marriages and burials extracted from the Codroy Roman Catholic parish registers currently housed at PANL-The Rooms for the period 1869-1889. Source: PANL Box 1 [P8/A/15] Roman Catholic Codroy Valley & Vicinity. Submitted by an anonymous researcher.
Baptisms:
1870
Henrietta
Mathieu
La dixhuit de Avril mil huit semaine Sept. nous avons, baptisíe Henriethe? mis? depuis
trois jours de lige? Meme marriage de Francois Mathieu & Ulalie Benoit
Parrain Francois Mathieu
Marraine Henrietta Joseph qui n'ont si signe

Evariste? Linard? Alex Belanger S. G.


1870
Christina
Prejon
June 15 1870 I baptized (sub. cond.)
Christina age 4 weeks daughter of
Jean Marie Prejon and Caroline Matthews (Indian)
Sponsors: Michael Downey and Mary Paul (Indian)


Pegeon
March 30 I baptized Adolphe born Feb.
2nd of the marriage of John Marie Pegeon and Caroline Francois
Spos: Allan McArthur & Esther Francois

Thomas Sears P. A.
Amelia
Peck
March 30th I baptized Amelia born Feb. 19
Of G. M. of Charles Peck and Harriett Louis
Spon: Dona Champtre & Mary Anne Peck

Thomas Sears P. A.


1871
Sept 16 at Channel. John of Michael Christopher & Mary Francis -
Sponsors /except? myself
CHRISTOPHER

M. F. Howley
Baptized at Channel Sept. 8th 1871
John Baptiste Eduard? Clous
Andre Clou x France Caroline Peter
(Indian) Grand R. Sponsors Augustine Rubier? Madame? Madeline
Child born Dec 2, 1870 -

M. F. Howley


1872
Germain
April 5th at Codroy I baptized (sub. cond.)
John ages 2 years & 4 months of the marriage of Francis Germain & Mary Parsons
Spon: Dona Champtre [crossed out] Joseph Hall & Mrs. Jane Young
Germain
On the same day I baptized (sub. cond.)
Francis age 9 months, of the same parents
Spons: Dona Champtre & Mrs. E. Alexander 		Thomas Sears P. Ap.
Fred
Gabriel
May 5 I baptized sub. cond. Frederick
Nov. 6, 1871 of C.M. of Joseph Gabriel & Esth [crossed out] Rachael, Mary Gillam
Sp. Andrew Gabriel & Mary An Gab… 		Thos. Sears P. A.


Dominic
Young
April 26th I baptized (sub. cond.)
Dominic born 11th Feb. of the marriage of
Dominic Young of Cape Ray and Sarah Parks
Sp. Joseph Gabriel & Mrs. Rachael M. Gabriel


Clou
July 2nd
Baptized Andrew of James Clou and Caroline Peters (Grand Bay)
Born 1st week in May bapt. sub. cond.
Sponsors. Richard Walsh & Emily Farrell
 M. F. Howley
Source: Misc. Register containing some Births, Marriages, Deaths, sick calls and Church histories, etc. circa 1865-1885.


1873
Sept 9
Peters
Baptized x sub. cond.
Louise of John Peters & Louise Peters of Grand Bay
Sp. .. Caroline Kittle x __ M. F. Howley		 M. F. Howley
Source: Misc. Register containing some Births, Marriages, Deaths, sick calls and Church histories, etc. circa 1865-1885.


1880
Mary
Peters
At Burnt Islands, June 26th 1880 I baptized (sub. cond.) Mary Louise
aged 18 days daughter of John Peters and Jane Stride
Sps. Thomas Marie & Christi Michael 		Thomas Sears P.A.
Source: Misc. Register containing some Births, Marriages, Deaths, sick calls and Church histories, etc. circa 1865-1885.


June 1st
Gabriel
Joe
I baptized Gabriel of Frank Joe & Caroline John
Sponsors. Joseph Francis & Elizabeth Jane Young
Born Sept. 1885 aboard Curlew at Burgeo
Source: Misc. Register containing some Births, Marriages, Deaths, sick calls and Church histories, etc. circa 1865-1885.


1874
Isaac
Peck
June 15 [1874] I baptized (sub. cond.)
Isaac born 18 December of John Peck [crossed out]
Charles Peck and Harriet Gabriel
Sponsors: John Downey & Joanna Frank? 		Thomas Sears
Philip
Gabriel
June 21 I baptized Philip Thomas born
Xmas day 73of marriage Joseph A. Gabriel & Mary Rachel?
Spons: Allan McArthur & Ms. Elizabeth McIsaac 		Thomas Sears


1876
B
Gabriel
June 20 I baptized John William born March 6th
of Joseph Gabriel & Rachel Mary
Sps. William O'Quin 		Thomas Sears


1879
Benoit
April 6 I baptized Mary Ann, born 4 this month
of Thomas Benoit & Frances Matthew
Sp. Michael Downey & Mary Ann Elizabeth Francois 		F. G. Allard Pre


Mary
Ann
Prejon
Dec. 8 I baptized Mary Ann born Nov. 12/79
of Le M. John (Jean Marie) Prejon & Caroline Francois
Sp. Edward Marie? & Ms. Mary Ann Marie? 		Thomas Sears


1880
McKinnon
Feb 1st I baptized Allen born Dec. 16th 1879 of
L. M. Allen Arthur [crossed out] of
Archibald McKinnon & Catherine McArthur
Sp. Michael Downey & Ms. Mary Ann Gabriel 		Thomas Sears, P. Ap.


Paul
July 22 I baptized James William __
Born, 19th May - of Andrew Paul & Celestine George
Sons: Thomas Benoit & Christi George		Thomas Sears, P. Ap.


Brousard
Sept. 13 at St. Anne's, I baptized Margaret born yesterday of C. M. of
Julian Brousard & Margaret Schampfre
Spos. Jospeh Gabriel & Lucy Hall


Francis
Grand River - 1880
Septber 16 I baptized Alexander born on the 10th of Sept. 1880 of
Ben. Francois & Mary Young
Spons. Peter Michael & Elizabeth Francois

DP Doch
My. H…?
Marie,
Matthew
I baptized Gabriel born Sept. 30th of
Edward Matthew (Marie) and Mary Ann Duhart
Sp. Jack Tourant & Jane Francis 		Thomas Sears


Benoit
Dec. 7th 1880 I baptized Ellen born Oct. 4th of
Thomas Benoit & Esther Francis
Spons. Andrew Paul & Celestine Paul 		Thomas Sears


Webster
July 31 I baptized (sub. cond.) and recived into the bosom of the
Holy Roman Catholic Church Harriett Bridget
native? of the Labrador
Spos. John Gabriel & Ms. Ann Gabriel


Gabriel
July 31st I baptized Emmanuel Joseph
Born 8 of G. M. of Joseph Gabriel & Elizabeth Mary Gillam
Spos. Andrew Gabriel & Catherine Gabriel 		Thomas Sears, P. Ap.


1881
Sept 11th 1881
Sept. 14th I baptized John Francis, on the same day of the L. M.? of
Andrew Paul & Celestine (Alice) [crossed out] George
Spos. Stephen François & Ms. Mary François 		Henry Steinbein, Ptre


Benoit
Oct. 29th I baptized Mary Jane born 23rd of the same month at Grand River, of
Thomas Benoit & Esther Francois of lawful marriage
Sprs. Andrew Paul and Mrs. Elizabeth Francois 		Henry Steinbein, Missionary Priest


Francois
Mary
On the 5th day of June 1882 I, the undersigned, baptized Mary,
Born 7th May, of the L. M. of Benjamin François & Mary Young, Grand River
Spos. Andrew Paul & Miss Isabella François 		Henry Steinbein, Miss. Priest


Mara
On the 7th of November I baptized
Joseph William of Edward Mara of Grand River and Mary Ann Duhart,
of Bay St. George's
The Godfather was Jean Cuyen? Widower [crossed out] of France
(near St. Malo, near Reine), the Godmother Miss Ellen Duhart 		Henry F. L. Steibein


Paul
May 4th I baptized Robert Maurice born Apr. 27th
legitimate son of Andrew Paul & Alice George
Sprs. Joseph Giasson & Miss. Harriett Benoit 		Henry Steinbein


Stride
October 23rd 1883 I baptized Ann of John Peter & Jane Stride
(Burnt Island) Born Aug. 20th
(Sponsors) John Carew & Caroline Peters 		P. McInnes


Gabriel
Nov. 4th 1883 I baptized Magdalen of
Joseph Gabriel & Rachel Gillam
Born Oct. 19th
(Spos) James Doyle & Ann Gabriel


1884
Benoit
January 22nd /84. I baptized Joseph William of
Thomas Benoit & Esther François
Bon Dec. 23rd /45
Spos. Benjamin François & Mary Young


Matthew
Sept. 9 1885 Rev. P. McInnes baptized Francois Matthew,
son of Stephen Matthew & Margaret, his wife (olim March)
Born Sept. 3
Sponsors. James Dinni? & Harriett Francois


Francis
Oct. 6 1885 I baptized Susan
Jane daughter of Ben Francois and
Mary his wife (olim Young)
Born 14 m Sp. John Mari and C. Ann Mari 		Joseph P. Palmer
Deed Ne….re? August 3, 1907, art. IX, part. 2


DIOCESE OF Providence R.I.
Parish of St. James, Manville, R.I.
In the parish February 8th 1910
M. William Hayse baptized the 11th Dec. 1878
St Peters Church London diocese of __ has certified marriage with
Esther Ann Gabriel baptized 28th Feb 1886
In St. Annes Church Grand River diocese of St. George's Newfoundland
Observations: ___
                                                      Rectors Signstors A. E. Oliver?
_________________________________________________Ass. Pastor Adminstrative


1886
Feb. 28 I baptized Esther Ann daughter of
Jospeh and Rachel Gabriel (olim Gillham), born 17 inst,
Sponsors. James Downey & Anastasia Downey 		Joseph P. Palmer


White
Apr 25 I baptized Susannah of Charles White and Caroline Young,
Born Apr. 23 1886
(Sponsors) Benjamin Francois & Mary Francis 		D. M. I.


Chafe
July 5th I baptized at Rose Blanche Edward Alfred of
of Luke Chafe and Isabella Shaw
Sp. Captaine Mara [crossed out] Francis & Mary French (by presence)		M. F. Howley


July 11th
Mara
I baptized James William of Edward Mara and Mary Ann DeBasque
Born 3 July Spr. John Doucette & Jane (Bez.) Downey		M. F. Howley


Peters
Aug 3rd I baptized David Frederick of
John Peters & Jane Stride
Born June 30th Bap. Aug. 3rd
(Sps.) David McFarlane 		D. Mc I.
Gillam
Aug. 18th I baptized Manuel Gillam of
Philip Gillam & Jane Gillam. Aged 27 (convert)
(Sps.) Joseph Gabriel 		D. McInnes


1887
Gabriel
I baptized Michael Daniel of Andrew Gabriel & Mary Gabriel
(olim Penney) born July 3rd
(Sponsors) John Doyle & Rose Doyle 		D. M. I.


Francois
Oct. 19
I baptized Reuben of Benjamin Francois & Mary Young,
born Aug. 30 (Sprs.) Thomas Benoit & Maggie March 		D. M. I.


1888
Apr. 21/87
Morrow
I baptized Lorenzo of Edward Morrow - Mary-his wife-
olim de Hart Born Apr. 18th
(Sprs.) - 		D. M. I


Gabriel
I baptized Andrew Benedict of
Joseph Gabriel & Mary Rachel Gabriel born Aug. 29th (Spr.) Mary Gabriel


1889
Francois
I baptized John Francis of Stephen Francis & Margaret March
Born Jan. 29, Baptized Jan. 30th
(Sprs.) Margaret Ryan?


Confirmations:
On this the 9th day of Oct. 1873. The following persons were confirmed by my
faculties to administer the sacrament having been reserved by the Holy See.
1 Jane J. George. 2 Mrs. Catherine Cormier.
3 Mrs Elizabeth Frank. 4 Esther Downey
5 Joseph Frank. 6 Michael Michael

Thomas Sears Preft.
Apostle



Marriages:



A. Clous
&
C. Peters 		On this the eight day of August 1869
I received a renewal of the marriage
engagement which was entered into in
1868, in presence of Captain John
Porier of St. Pierre - between Andrew Cllous
And Catherine Peter. This Andrew Clous being
A native of St. Soliac near St. Malo France
And Caroline Peter being daughter of James
Peters, an Indian of Codroy

Witnesses:

Charles Peck
Mary Matthew 		I the undersigned P.P.
have imparted to them
the Nuptial Benediction accord-
ing to the Ritual of the R.C.
Church
Thomas Sears V. G.



Prejon
&
Matthews 		On this the eight of August 1869
I the undersigned P. After receiving
the mutual consent to a matrimonial union
between Jean Marie Prejon of St. Malo
France and Caroline Matthews, an Indian
girl of Codroy River has imparted to
them the Nuptial Benediction according
to the Rites and Ceremonies of the R.C. Church
Peters, an Indian of Codroy

Witnesses:

James George
Jane Michael 		Thomas Sears V. G.



Joe
Gabriel
&
Esther
Gillam 		On this the 17 day of Oct 1870 I received
the mutual consent to a matrimonial union
between Joseph Gabriel-son of Andrew Gabriel
Mary Ann Hall of Big River- and
Miss Esther M. Gillam, daughter of Philip Gillam &
June Tapp of Cape Ray-and I presen-
ted to them the mutual Benediction in presence
of

Thomas Downey
                        } Witnesses
Magdeline Gabriel		 Thomas Sears V. G.



Charles
Peck
& Harriet
Gabriel
Louis
(crossed out) 		On this the 1st day of May 1871 Charles Peck,
John Peck of Big River and Harriett daughter of
the late Louis Gabriel of Bay St. George`s
married by me according to the Rites of the R.C.
Church in presence of Gabriel Matthew &
Magdeline Gabriel                                     Thomas Sears, pastor



1873

Benoit
&
Francis 		Thomas Benoit of Bay St. George & Esther Francois
daughter of Matthew Francois - were married
by me on this 10th day of July 1875.
In presence of Edward Mary & Christian Martin



Peter
&
Strides		 On this the 24th day of May John Peter
son of Jim Peter of Burnt Island and
Jane Strides were married by me according to
rites and ceremonies of the Holy R. Catholic Church
W. B. Farrell                                             Thomas Sears



1879

Paul
&
George		 On the 29th November 1879
I the undersigned Pr. Ap. Received he mutual consent
to a matrimonial alliance between Benjamin
Frank of Grand River and Mary Young of
St. George`s Bay and imparted to them the nuptial
benediction in presence of
Stephen Frank
                      } Witnesses
Ellen J. Gabriel                                           Thomas Sears



Burials:



1867
Matthew

Frank consiggné? amors? inhumé dans le cemetaire dans cette mission, le corps
de Frank, épous de Pelagie Matthews de cette mission, decédé la meille?,
âgé de soixante dix ans
Viscount? Francois, Joseph & Jean Peck
Nont sa seigneurs?



                     Alex Belanger
Deaths & Sepultre

1874

On this 7th of August blessed the grave of
Madeline Gabriel wife of Edward Cormier
who departed life __ May having been to her pas…l duties score days previous



                     Thomas Sears P. Ap.



Joseph Frank - Died Dec. 1873
Idem Harriet Louis wife of Charles Peck Died
Idem Louisa Kettle -wife of John Peter
Idem Michael Michael Died May 30, 1874