Burgess, Bala, Ontario 1901 onwards - Completed but still ongoing

[Gadget]

Hi  cousin 

Make one more post and then you can send me a personal message (click on the little scroll under my avatar on the left) with your e-mail address.

It's not wise to put your e-mail address on the public boards.


Gadget

[J.J.]

Welcome to rootschat, Westminster...as you can see your distant rellie is a regular helper on the site, as she didn't tally all those numbers by asking questions! This posting is a rare query.

Hi, Gadget!!! I wonder when you'll roll over to lucky number 22,222!  (sounds more like mileage)

[Westminster]

I am intersted in the Thomas McGill and Jean Burgess line  any info on them?

[Gadget]

Not a lot - I did start looking but couldn't get very far. Jean died early 1840s - I need to check my records for them. John's letter to James does mention where they are living in 1840.

I thought I saw Thomas McGill on the 1851 or 1861 but no real proof to go on.

I'll get back to you on them.


Gadget

PS - I've PMed you my e-mail 

[Gadget]

Hi again

This is what I have about Thomas McGill and Jean Burgess:

Jean died Nov 1844 in Etobicoke Township

Also, Thomas McGill was still living in Etobicoke in 1846-7, Lot 28, con. 2, with a possible brother, William, living next to him at con.1.

The letter (1841) mentions that they had a daughter Laetitia who was ill in the summer of 1840. Also, that Thomas had rented the farm and kept a tavern and that their nephew, a James Rob(e)son, was with them in Fall 1840.

Checked up on Georgina - she was born 26 Feb 1826 and baptised Balmaclellan on 10 March 1826.


Gadget

PS - if any one knows anything about this couple, i think Westminster and I would be very grateful 

[Gadget]

Can't find Thomas on the 1851 so far but I have just found this:

1851 Etobicoke, York County

William McGill, 35, Cooper, b. Scotland
Sarah, 30
William, 10
John, 8
Jane, 4
David, 1

all except William b. Upper Canada


Thomas McGill and Jean Burgess did have a son, William, b. 8th July & bpt. Parton on 11 July 1816

I think it's worth following this family through. There was a tendency in the Burgess family to name their first two sons William and John.


Gadget

[Jeff T]

Hi there,

let me first say how amazed at how all of you get this info. I am presenting my tree to a good sized crowd this summer, and after hours and hours of real work, I have to admit, I stand in the shoulders of giants!

My Great Great Great GrandMother was Helen Maria Mcgill. She was the daughter of Jean Burgess and Thomas Mcgill. I have some great info, and alot of holes to fill. So I saw a few of you looking for things and I would be happy to share what I have.

I trying to find more about Helen or Ellen and Husband Stewart, like where they are buried and all. I am seriously in awe of the Burgess line work, so thank you too all who found this stuff. Amazing!!!!

I started this a little over a year ago with nothing more than some info on my deceased Grandparents on both side s. I now can go back to the 1400's on some lines. Even the Finland side. This has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.

So whatever you need, or have I look forward to hearing back from you!

Jeff

[Gadget]

Welcome, Welcome Welcome

Hello cousin 

Tell me all you know about them please, please. I'm a descendant of James Burgess, Jean's elder brother. Jean was the one I had problems finding out about.

I'll send you a personal message with my e-mail.


Gadget 

[polarbear]

Wow, Gadget, how exciting for you!

Polarbear