Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry

Elizabeth Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 16 Jul 1818 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²⁷⁸ ^,728 Christening: 22 Oct 1818 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²⁷⁸ ^,728 Death: Burial: Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: Solomon Goss ⁴⁸⁷⁰ Mother: Elizabeth Grishy

Notes
General:

111109 from NGB: Elizabeth GOSS Solomon & Elizabeth GRISHY b Jul 16 1818 bap Oct 22 1818

Elizabeth Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Bef 4 May 1818 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁶ Christening: 4 May 1818 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁶ Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Religion: Roman Catholic.

Parents

Father: Samuel Goss ⁴⁸⁷⁰ Mother: Eleanor Power ³⁵⁹⁷ ^,3659 Marriage Did Not Marry

Elizabeth Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 7 Dec 1841 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Christening: 26 Dec 1841 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Death: Bef 18 Sep 1860 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Burial: 18 Sep 1860 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Cause of Death:
Events
• Minister/Priest: William Nellen, 26 Dec 1841, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Minister/Priest: G. M. Johnson officiated at burial, 18 Sep 1860, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Parents

Father: Thomas Gosse ⁴⁴⁷² Mother: Ann Eustace ⁴³⁷ ^,4472

Notes
General:

140705:

Dec 7 1841, Dec 26 1841, Thomas & Ann Gosse, Elizabeth Goss [sic], ___, Torbay, William Nellen,

Record of burial:

Elizabeth Goss, Torbay, Sept. 18, 1860, 19, G. M. Johnson

Ellen Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Bef 10 Apr 1847 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Christening: 10 Apr 1847 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Death: 14 Sep 1847 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁷ Burial: After 14 Sep 1847 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁷ Cause of Death:
Events
• Sponsors: James Flanary and Anastasia Kehoe, 10 Apr 1847, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Parents

Father: Thomas Goss ⁴³⁷ Mother: Ann Ryan ⁴³⁷ ^,4877 Marriage Did Not Marry

Notes
General:

140507:

April 10, 1847, Ellen of Thomas Goss and Ann Ryan, spr. James Flanary and Anastasia Kehoe

Ellen Maria Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1872 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁸ Christening: 4 Aug 1872 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁸ Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Sponsors: L. Kenneddy and B. Roach, 4 Aug 1872, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Parents

Father: Living Mother: Living

Emma Ann Goss

Sex: F
AKA: Emma Ann Gosse, Minnie Gosse, Emma Ann White
Individual Information

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1862 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²³⁰⁷ Christening: 2 Oct 1862 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²³⁰⁷ Death: Between Feb 0027 and 15 Mar 1911 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹¹⁸⁹ Burial: After 15 Mar 1911 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ³⁶² Cause of Death:
Events
• Sponsors: Martin Ryan and Sara A. Martin, 2 Oct 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: 129 Military Road, 1894, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Will: Probated March 15, 2011, 27 Feb 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Elizabeth was a beneficiary to the probate of Emma Anne Goss 15 Mar 1911 St. John's, , Newfoundland: Will of
Emma Ann White from Newfoundland will books volume 9 pages 228-229 probate year 1911.95 "It is my will and
desire that my Executor shall sell ... My leasehold premises on Gower Street ... And ... Divide the balance of the
proceeds thereof amongst my brothers and sisters namely Samuel Goss, Thomas Goss, Mary Hannah Wheeler,
Margaret Day, and Elizabeth Gushue share and share alike.
I give and bequeath unto my sister Elizabeth Gushue my gold watch and chain and all Jewellery and furniture and
effects which may be in her house at the time of my decease."

Parents

Father: William Goss ³³ ^,132 ^,168 ^,673 ^,2145 Mother: Maria Codner ¹³² ^,168 ^,437

Spouses and Children

1. *Arthur Martineau White ¹⁴¹ ^,551 ^,1189 Marriage: 27 Jan 1889 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁴¹
Marriage Events
• Minister/Priest: Rev. M. J. Clark, P.P., 27 Jan 1889, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes

From Gert Crosbie CD 050911:

1) Gazette (Royal Newfoundland Gazette) 1807- 2) Harbor Grace Standard ( also known as Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser) 1859-1936 3) Weekly Record 1886-1899

Published data 05 Feb 1889

Bride was the daughter of the late William Goss. Groom was Arthur M. White, Surveyor General Department. Marriage performed by Rev. M.J. Clark, P.P. This is from the MUN BDM CD

Notes
General:

030711 Here is her will from a transcript on NGB website. She was evidently better off than others in her family:

Will of Emma Ann White from Newfoundland will books volume 9 pages 228-229 probate year 1911 In re Emma Ann White deceased. This is the last will and Testament of me Emma Ann White of Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland widow I appoint Charles H. Emerson of Saint John's aforesaid Barrister at Law to be sole Executor of this my last will and Testament It is my will and desire that my Executor shall sell as soon after my death as possible either by public auction or private sale as he may deem best, my leasehold premises on Gower Street now occupied by Mark Sheppard, and after payment of all expenses which may be connected with such sale to divide the balance of the proceeds thereof amongst my brothers and sisters namely Samuel Goss, Thomas Goss, Mary Hannah Wheeler, Margaret Day, and Elizabeth Gushue share and share alike. I give and bequeath unto my sister Elizabeth Gushue my gold watch and chain and all Jewellery and furniture and effects which may be in her house at the time of my decease. It is my will and desire that from and out of the moneys which may be standing to my credit in the Royal Bank of Canada at the time of my decease there shall be paid as follows: (1) all my just debts funeral and Testamentary expenses including tombstone and cemetery railing (2) To my mother Maria Goss the sum of one hundred dollars (3) To my brother in law Frank Gushue, in recognition of his kind attention to me during my illness the sum of one hundred dollars (4) To the Right Reverend Edward P. Roche Vicar General Saint John's the sum of two hundred dollars for the Celebration of Masses for the repose of my Soul (5) To the Reverend Mother Superior of the Convent at Torbay, for the benefit of the Convent the sum of two hundred dollars. (6) To the Reverend Mother Superior of the Mercy Convent St. John's for works of charity, the sum of one hundred dollars. (7) To my Executor for managing my Estate an amount equal to five per cent in the value of the estate. If any balance should remain over after payment of the above legacies, it is my will and desire that the same be paid to the Reverend Mother Superior of the Belvedere Orphanage St. John's for the benefit of the institution. Dated at Saint John's this 27th day of February 1911. Emma Ann White Signed by the said Testatrix as and for her last will and Testament in the presence of us, who at her request, in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses Winifred Gamberg Michael Fleming Charles H. Emerson Certified correct, D. M. Browning Registrar (Listed in the margin next to this will the following) Fiat March 15/11 C.J. Probate March 15/11 granted to Charles H. Emerson Estate sworn at $2779.52

It appears that her husband pre-deceased her and that they had no children as no inheritances were left for any if they existed.

050911:

I had Minnie Goss(e) and Emma Ann Goss(e) as sisters, one married to Arthur Whit and the other to a man whose surname was White but whose Christian name was unknown. Today Geoff Martin pointed out to me that these were the same people; Minnie was merely a nickname for Emma Ann. That cures a lot of unknowns.

Esther Merryfield Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: Cir 1767 ⁴⁸⁷⁹ Christening: 1 Dec 1769 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ²⁷⁸ Death: 8 Jul 1853 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 86) ³⁸¹⁸ Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Alt. Birth: Bef 1 Dec 1770, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Parents

Father: John Stackebald ⁴³⁰⁶ Mother: Esther Merrifield ⁴⁸⁸⁰

Spouses and Children

1. *John Dooley ⁴³⁰⁵ Marriage: Cir 1800 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁸⁸ Children: 1. James Dooley 2. Solomon Dooley

Notes
General:

From Gert Crosbie's BMDs as reported on Ancestry:

Name: Esther (Mrs.) Dooley
Gender: Female
Event Type: Death
Birth Date: abt 1767
Death Date: Abt 1853
Age at Death: 86
Reference Date 1: 9 Jul 1853
Source: Express (Newfoundland Express) 1851-1876; Courier (Morning Courier & General Advertiser, Morning Courier) 1844-1878 Notes:
Funeral was from her son's residence on Cochrane St., St. John's.

060117:

This is what Don Lopes has on her on his Rootsweb site (Mary Dooley Maloney put me on to him):

ID: I517
Name: ESTHER MERRYFIELD GOSS
Surname: GOSS
Given Name: ESTHER MERRYFIELD
Sex: F
Birth: 1 Dec 1769 in Torbay, NF
Death: 1 Nov 1869 in Torbay, NF
Burial: Torbay, NF
Reference Number: ACR/EG/KG _UID: 276109AD97EE22469395EF3AE47E9A269E49
Baptism: 1 Dec 1769 Church of England, Torbay, NF
Note: DOBAP VERIFIED - PROVINCIAL ARCHIVES VITAL STAT VOL 26C - AC RANDELL. ESTHER A CHILD OF A RAPE WAS TAKEN INTO THEIR HOME AND LATED ADOPTED PER EDWIN GOSS. THE PERPRETRATOR WAS JOHN STACKEBALD. CIRCA 1762. HE WAS TRIED, FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED TO BE HANGED. DOD PROVIDED BY KATE GOODWIN. WILLIAM MERRYFIELD WHO WITNESSED THE RAPE WAS TRIED AND CONVICTED FOR ATTACKING THE CULPRITS. Change Date: 31 Oct 2007 at 13:01:15
Father: SOLOMON GOSS SR. b: ABT 1730 in Torbay, NF
Mother: JANE (NEE) GOSS b: ABT 1730 in Torbay, NF
Marriage 1 JOHN DOOLEY b: in NF
Married: ABT 1768 in NF
Children
JAMES DOOLEY b: ABT 1807 in NF
SOLOMON DOOLEY b: 4 Mar 1810 in NF

Helen Goss

Sex: F

Individual Information

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1919 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴⁸⁷⁵ Christening: Death: 30 Jul 1997 - Levittown, Nassau, New York, United States of America ( at age 78) ⁴⁸⁷⁵ Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Alt. Birth: 25 Feb 1919, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Alt. Death: Cir 1997.

Parents

Father: Linus Goss ²⁷⁴ Mother: Maud Mary Goss ²⁷⁴

Spouses and Children

1. *Thomas Hancock ²⁷⁴ Marriage: Children: 1. Living

Henry Joseph Goss

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Between 1863 and 1864 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁴¹ Christening: Death: 9 Oct 1879 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ¹⁴¹ Burial: Cause of Death:

Parents

Father: William Goss ³³ ^,132 ^,168 ^,673 ^,2145 Mother: Maria Codner ¹³² ^,168 ^,437

James Goss

Sex: M

Individual Information

Birth Date: Bef 11 Apr 1850 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Christening: 11 Apr 1850 - Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ⁴³⁷ Death: Burial: Cause of Death:
Events
• Sponsors: James Ryan and Mary Power, 11 Apr 1850, Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

Parents

Father: Thomas Goss ⁴³⁷ Mother: Ann Ryan ⁴³⁷ ^,4877

Notes
General:

140705:

April 11, 1850, James of Thomas Goss and Ann Ryan, spr. James Ryan and Mary Power

210710:

Note that the last part of the Christian name is smudged and could be Jane.

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