The Rorke Family fonds, ca.1880 - 1970, includes 330 images of the Rorke, Bemister and Forward families of Carbonear. The Bemister and Forward families were connected to the Rorkes by marriage ties.
These images paint a picture of life in Carbonear, Newfoundland from the 1880's to 1970's.
Locating the first pictures I have ever seen of William Willis Bemister and his son Capt. Willis Bemister (who were both ancestors of mine) was a real thrill.
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HI:
I have been researching for some years now: Joseph William Nichols born Leeds, West Yorkshire, England born July 1, 1846,St. Marks England. He came to St. John’s Newfoundland c1873 obtained employment at the Methodist Academy 1873,started his own of art school and taught until his death in St. John’s in 1916. In 1877 he married Ida Susannah Bemister in New Perlican as you may know. I have gathered thousands of bits of info on Joseph and Ida and would love to obtain a photo of Ida or Ida and Joseph together (I have some of Joseph by himself) for my publication. I would also appreciate any info you would like to share.
Your assistance will be appreciated.
larrymahoney@nl.rogers.com
Larry Mahoney, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
709-739-4016
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