Ancestors of Christopher John Augustine Morry




Gregory Joseph Battcock 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Bef 12 Jul 1890 - Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
    Christening: 12 Jul 1890 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
          Death: 7 Sep 1970 - Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
         Burial: After 7 Sep 1970 - Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1062
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Godfather: Cornelius Hartery, 12 Jul 1890, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Godmother: Mary Hayes, 12 Jul 1890, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Minister/Priest: L. K. Verekeer, Holy Trinity RC Church, 12 Jul 1890, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Occupation: Fisherman, 1935, Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Census: Houshold of Gregory J. Battcock, 1945, Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. From FamilySearch. 

•  Occupation: Patrol man, road repair, 1945, Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Parents 
         Father: John Battcock 29
         Mother: Ellen Gregory 29
Spouses and Children 
1. *Margaret M. Doran 20,29,420,1813 
       Marriage: 
       Children:
                1. William J. Battcock
                2. John Battcock
                3. Mary Battcock
                4. Esther Battcock
                5. Dorothy Josephine Battcock
                6. Edward J. Battcock
                7. Joseph B. Battcock
                8. Stephen S. Battcock
                9. Ron Battcock
Living 
      Sex: M
Parents 
         Father: Living
         Mother: Living
Father Gregory T. Battcock 
      Sex: M
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1845 - Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
    Christening: 
          Death: 12 Sep 1910 - Holyrood, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 65) 29
         Burial: After 12 Sep 1910 - Holyrood, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
 Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Events

•  Ordination: Catholic Priest.
Parents 
         Father: Thomas Battcock 29
         Mother: Esther 29
Notes
General:
Information from Eileen Bunny best's FTM file based on research by John Paul Bradford:

GREGORY BATTCOCK, PRIEST OF THE DIOCESE OF HARBOUR GRACE

We do not have a great deal of information regarding Father Gregory T. Battcock. He was born about 1845 probably in Brigus South. He was the son of Thomas Battcock mentioned above as a member of the House of Assembly and his wife, Esther. In 1883, he became the first parish priest of the newly established parish of the Holy Cross in Holyrood in the Diocese of Harbour Grace. Prior to this time, Holyrood had been part of the mission of Harbour Grace. We do not know anything about his education and ordination. On May 20, 1883, he served as subdeacon at the ordination of Father T.E. Lynch at the cathedral. In 1891, he was transferred to St. Brendan's. McAlpine's 1898 Directory shows him there. Later he was given charge of a huge territory stretching from Gambo to Grandfalls. His name turns up the Colliers area in 1889 among some baptismal entries where he is noted as a visiting priest. He signs the register "J.G. Battcock" which may mean he went by his second name. In 1908, he was transferred back to Holyrood where he died on September 12, 1910 at the age of sixty-four. He is buried under the Church of the Holy Cross.

The following is his obituary from the Saint John's Daily News:

Sudden Death of Rev. Father Battcock

Last night a telegram from Holyrood reached the office, announcing the death of Rev. Fr. Battcock, the parish priest. It occurred suddenly at 8:30 p.m. yesterday. While out for a drive on the South Side with some friends, he was seized with a pain over the region of the heart. Returning home, he rallied from the attack, and took some tea. After tea, he left the Palace, went half way to the station, returned home and immediately fell into a death slumber. All that could be done was done by loving friends, who stood at the bedside of the dying priest. Our informant adds: "The suddeness of the death of Father Battcock has paralyzed the community with sorrow at the loss of their dearly beloved parish priest. The Rev. Father Battcock's relatives, friends and the sorrowing people of Holyrood, have heartfelt sympathy." The Rev. G.J. Battcock was a native of Ferryland District, and had been stationed at Holyrood for a short time. Previously he was at Gambo and St. Brenden's in Bonavista Bay. He was a man of exceptional culture and refinement, the kindliest of hosts, and among the most devoted of sons and teachers of the Church. It was our good fortune to have known and honoured him when labouring in the St. Brendan's parish, and we count it a privilege this morning to pay a tribute of respect to the memory of the good and scholarly priest; whose kindness we can never forget. His death in not only a severe blow to the Holyrood parish,but a distinct loss to the Roman Catholic Church and Newfoundland generally.

Living 
      Sex: M
Parents 
         Father: Leonard Joseph Battcock 1554
         Mother: Millie Bailey 1554
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
Hannah Battcock 
      Sex: F
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1929 - Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1587
    Christening: 
          Death: 8 Mar 2014 - Kilbride, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 85) 1587
      Cremation: 12 Mar 2014 - Kilbride, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1587
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Living: 18 May 1997. 

•  Living: 17 May 2011. 

•  Living: 12 Jul 2013.
Parents 
         Father: Thomas Clement Battcock 29
         Mother: Bridget Ryan 29,1251
Spouses and Children 
1. *Mike Tracey 1587,1814 
       Marriage: Cir 1952 - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1587
       Children:
                1. Living
                2. Living
                3. Living
                4. Living
                5. Living
                6. Living
                7. Living
Notes
General:
100314 from David Wells:

From - The Telegram, St. John's, Newfoundland. March 10,2014
Hannah Tracey (nee Battcock) - Passed away peacefully at her home in Kilbride on Saturday, March 8, 2014 surrounded by her loving family, Hannah Tracey age 85 years. Predeceased by her parents Clem and Bridget, bothers; Mike (Mary), John, Tom (Betty) and sister Annie (Frank). Leaving to mourn her husband of 62 years Mike, children: Robert (Ros), Gary (Debbie), Delphine (Randy Williams), Alice, Michelle (Theo Azubuike), Sean (Anne Marie), and Karl (Renee). Grandchildren: Scott (Janice), Darlene (Ken), Tanya (Dean), Bobby (Jennifer), Heather, Chelsea, Krista (Kenny), Keith (Karen), Kaitlin, Cassy, Sarah, Charlotte and Thomas, Great Grandchildren; Leah, Ryan, Nathan, Julie, Ella, Michael and Larissa. Also left to mourn are brothers; Len (Millie), James (Phyllis deceased) and sisters: Lucy Melvin (Rich deceased), Fidelis Walsh (Louis deceased), Nellie O'Brien (Michael deceased), sisters-in-law; Helen Battcock, Marie Mahoney (Ed deceased), Helen Sowards (Don), Joan Sinnott (Joe deceased), brother-in-law Jim Tracey (Pat) and a large circle of nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place per her request. Visitation on Tuesday March 11, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services to take place from Barrett's Chapel, 328 Hamilton Avenue, St. John's on Wednesday, March 12, at 11.00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Roman Catholic Cemetery, in Kilbride. Flowers gratefully accepted or donation may be made to the Rovers Search and Rescue. Please visit www.barretts.ca <http://www.barretts.ca> to sign the online memorial guest book.

Hannah Francis Battcock 
      Sex: F
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Bef 20 Nov 1904 - Curling, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
    Christening: 20 Nov 1904 - Curling, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
          Death: 13 Mar 1906 - Curling, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
         Burial: After 13 Mar 1906 - Petries, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29
 Cause of Death:
Parents 
         Father: John Battcock 29
         Mother: Catherine Conway 29
Helena Regina Battcock 
      Sex: F
AKA: Lena Battcock
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Bef 12 Oct 1891 - Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 29,33,1064
    Christening: 12 Oct 1891 - Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1064
          Death: 
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: 

Events

•  Education: Tookesbury Hospital, Mass, and Post-Graduate Course from New Haven, United States of America. 

•  Godfather: James Byrne, 12 Oct 1891, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Godmother: Sarah Pendergast, 12 Oct 1891, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Minister/Priest: L. K. Vereker, Holy Trinity RC Church, 12 Oct 1891, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. 

•  Emigration: From Newfoundland, 1913, Massachusetts, United States of America. 

•  Census: Living with sister and Brother-In-Law, Maurice Devine, 1920, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America. 

•  Occupation: Private Nurse, 1920, Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Parents 
         Father: Martin Battcock 29,33,168
         Mother: Margaret T. Fitzgerald 1816
Notes
General:
Email from Enid O'Brien 29/05/02:

ET June 24, 1924

At Medford, Mass on June 16th, Miss Esther Maude Battcock, dgt of late Martin and Mrs. Battcock of Brigus South was marred to Mr Thomas Graham Morry of Ferryland. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Maurice M. Devine. The best man was Gordon White, cousin of the groom. Bridesmaid was Miss Helena R Battcock, sister of the bride. The flower girls were Margaret Battcock and Susie Fitzgerald. Mrs Morry is a graduate nurse of Symes Hospital, Arlington, Mass. They will make their home at Fall River, Mass.

ET Sept 14, 1922-5

Among arrival from US visiting their homeland on vacation are the Misses Helena and Maud Battcock (formerly from Brigus South) dgts of lateMartin Battcok, well know plantar of that place. They are nursing inthe US. Helena holds a certificate from Tookesbury Hospital, Mass, and Post-Graduate Course from New Haven, her sister, Maud has certificate from Arlington Simms Hospital and Brooklyn Avenue Infant's Hospitalat Providence, R.I.

Living 
      Sex: F
Parents 
         Father: Edward J. Battcock 611,1813
         Mother: Anne Power 420,1054,1056
Spouses and Children 
1. Living
Imelda Battcock 
      Sex: F
Individual Information 
     Birth Date: Cir 1924 - Brigus South, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    Christening: 
          Death: 6 Apr 2002 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 78) 159
         Burial: 
 Cause of Death: Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Events

•  Alt. Death: Bef 28 Jul 2003. 

•  Alt. Death: Bef 26 Mar 2009.
Parents 
         Father: Stephen Joseph Battcock 29
         Mother: Jane Elizabeth Reddy 29,159,493
Spouses and Children 
1. *Tom McDonald 159 
       Marriage:
Notes
General:
From an email sent by John Paul Bradford (johnpaul.bradford@sympatico.ca) to Kevin Reddigan on or about September 8, 2002:

"This is from the Grand Banks site. Any idea how these people fit in?I don't have them on my database.

McDONALD, Imelda (nee Battcock) - Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2002, Imelda McDonald , originally from Brigus South and later St. Mary s. Predeceased by her husband Tom McDonald; parents Stephen and Jane Battcock; sisters Eleanor Winter (Nick) and Mary Henley (Pat). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her brothers,George Battcock (Natalie) and Jerome Battcock (Anne); also surviving are a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral services to beannounced. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory maybe made to the A.M.L. Association. April 07, 2002"

From David Wells 161110:

From - The Telegram, St. John's, Newfoundland. April 07, 2002 McDONALD, Imelda (nee Battcock) - Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 6, 2002, Imelda McDonald, originally from Brigus South and later St. Mary`s. Predeceased by her husband Tom McDonald; parents Stephen and Jane Battcock; sisters Eleanor Winter (Nick) and Mary Henley (Pat). Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her brothers, George Battcock (Natalie) and Jerome Battcock (Anne); also surviving are a large circle of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Funeral services to be announced. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the A.M.L. Association.

Living 
      Sex: M
Parents 
         Father: Living
         Mother: Carol Philpott 1012,1013

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