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Comment on Possible Genealogical Info from George Brizan by viv armstrong

viv armstrong — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:48:21 +0000

I believe that Alexander Campbell mentioned above is my ancestor. from other sources I have found that his father was John Campbell, a Glasgow merchant.
It has been passed down through the generations that he married a Carib woman and gained land in Grenada through her.
A couple of generations are hazy then we know that William Colin Campbell was a nutmeg estate commissioner.
Can anyone help with some leads here.
Viv Armstrong

Comment on Possible Genealogical Info from George Brizan by Alexander Gray

Alexander Gray — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:49:16 +0000

Hi there…This is a really interesting blog…I’m so glad I found it! I’ve added you to my blogroll and look forward to future pieces.

My name is Alexander Eadon Campbell Gray…my Uncle, Captain Michael Campbell of Dunstaffnage, married a Grenadian woman called Anne McIntyre and had two children, Angus Campbell and Claire Campbell…

Angus is currently a doctor in Oxford and Claire works at Scotiabank on the Carenage…

Comment on Possible Genealogical Info from George Brizan by Ara Levingston

Ara Levingston — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:36:29 +0000

Hi there
I am doing research on my ancestors, William Smith (my great-great-great-great grandfather) and his son Richard Oliver Smith whom I believe owned the Revolution Hall Estate at one point. I was astonished to see the reference to William online here! If you have any further information on either of them or on the Estate I would be really grateful. I’m currently residing in Australia so am somewhat restricted with the type of research I can do!
Many thanks
Ara Levingston.

Comment on Possible Genealogical Info from George Brizan by Richard J. Levingston

Richard J. Levingston — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:48:14 +0000

I am a direct descendant (through my father’s side) of William Smith owner of Revolution Hall (now owned by Brothers of St.John’s Christian Secondary School) in (or near?) Gouyave, Grenada, who apparently bought it after the “Fedon Rebellion” of 1795-6. It was then inherited by his son Richard Oliver Smith at the age of five, who would have been my great-great grandfather. He had a son (Richard Joseph Sanderson Smith) born around 1837 -according to British Census records- in “Trinidad, West Indies”.

I would be very grateful you could assist me in finding more about these ancestors, or if you could indicate the name of any organisation/church/other records in Grenada which could help me in finding more about these people and their families.

Best regards

Richard Levingston

Comment on Tidbit: McMillans of St. David’s by Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:13:10 +0000

Seeking information on Martin Moore McMillan who married Catherine Degannes and who lived in ST Davids, Grenada. The approximate birth year of Martin is 1860.

Comment on About by sophie otunnu

sophie otunnu — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:04:26 +0000

Steele Family

I am researching the Steele family in Grenada. My grandfather was born in 1919 in Grenada. His name was Roy Emmanuel(lle) Steele. He came to the UK where he settled and had a daughter. It is thought that his mother may not have had the Steele surname and later had 3 other children, these may have been half siblings their name’s were Roslyn, Audrey and their was a brother whose name we do not know.

Basically, I am looking for advise on how to gain more information to enable me to research my family history. We do not have my grandfathers mothers name and were therefore unable to get hold of a copy of his birth records when we visited Grenada, and we do not know which district he was born in.

I am completely stuck.. any pointers would be very much apprciated

Comment on From Gravestones in Mt. Airy Cemetery, St. Paul’s District, St. George’s Parish, Grenada TAKE 2 by carole benoit-gabay

carole benoit-gabay — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:31:09 +0000

this was a wonderful and thoughtful thing that you did. my dad was Carlton Benoit. I am the 7th child of the seven children that he and Gertie benoit had. My Aunt was also listed there. her name was Clefida Benoit. Thank you.

Comment on About by Peter Fletcher

Peter Fletcher — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:14:00 +0000

Hi,

I am interested in tracing my Father’s side of my family. He was born in Grenada, surname Fletcher, Eric. Brothers Edward. George and Vernon all moved to Trinidad, where I was born. Any information at all is welcomed. Thanks.

Peter

Comment on Possible Genealogical Info from George Brizan by Rochard

Rochard — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:17:42 +0000

Hello,

I am very happy to have found your site. My ancestors arrived in Grenada in 1718. My great x6 grandfather (Jean Rochard) was sent to the island of Grenada by the King of France. He was a royal judge. He had a family on the island, 2 daughters and 1 son Thomas Daniel Rochard(my great grandfather x5) He in turn had 5 sons, some of which went back to France, some of which left for Trinidad during Fedon’s rebellion. My family eventually emmigrated from Trinidad to Canada. I am looking for information on the Rochard family in Grenada. Any information you might have would be very helpful.

Thank you in advance
Renée Rochard

Comment on Tidbit: McMillans of St. David’s by Sean Leid

Sean Leid — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:58:59 +0000

Well, Mildred Leid married her stepmothers cousin. Her father George Leid second wife was Elizabeth McMillan. There is a book that traces the McMillan family from Locharber in Scotland to the new world, including Grenada. It was written by Hugh McMillan (and Rae Flemming) of Canada. (It is called the Lochaber Emigrants to Glengarry… look it up on Amazon). I am in posession of this book for those who would like information.

Concerning the Leids I have been stuck: George Leid born 1867 (my grandfather) parents were Samuel James Leid & Jane Leid (unconfirmed). But haven’t been able to get any further.