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Richard Aspell

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  1. 1.  Richard Aspell was born Abt Oct 1820, Rider's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; died Bef 1871, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Research Overview: 1820, Rider's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland
    • Baptism: 9 Oct 1820, King's Cove RC Parish, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Research Overview:
    Richard Aspell, who was born at Rider's Harbor in 1820, was obviously named after his maternal grandfather and uncle, both of whom were named Richard. Aside from his baptism record, there is no mention of Richard Aspell until he married Hannah Bradbury at St. John's in 1855. There were several other Richard Aspells mentioned in the St. John's church records. One Richard was the son of Peter Archbold/Aspell, from a family who came directly from Co. Wexford in the early 1800s. That Richard died at age 25 and was not married. There was also another Irish born Richard Aspell who married at St. John's about 1852. However, after the birth of one son, he and his family moved to Boston.

    Another Richard Aspell, who lived out his life at St. John's, was married to Catherine Power. Their children started appearing in the St.John's baptism records about 1852, however an earlier baptism record at Carbonear suggests they may have had roots in that town. It is likely that this Richard was from the Aspell family who had arrived directly from Co.Wexford and settled at Harbour Grace in the early 1800. None of the godparents at the baptisms of their children suggest any kinship to other Aspell families living at St.John's.

    Church records show that two surviving children of Richard Aspell and Hanna Bradbury married and had children at St. John's. In the baptism records of the children of their daughter, Elizabeth and son, Richard Jr., obvious kinship is indicated to other branches of the Aspell family. The names of children of their first cousin, John Aspell (and first wife Margaret Luby), appear as godparents for some of the children of Elizabeth and Richard Jr. Likewise, Elizabeth, her husband Patrick Scurrey (aka Sculley), and brother Richard show up in the baptisms records for children of Thomas Aspell; John and Margaret Aspell's only son.

    Elizabeth was married to Patrick Scurrey who had been an agent for Goodridge & Sons at Brigus South. Two of their children eventually moved to Cape Broyle to live with Patrick's brother (or first cousin?), Michael, who had married and settled there. It appears that for a number of years before she died in 1899, Teresa (Sullivan) Aspell (John's mother) lived with Elizabeth and Patrick Scurrey and their family.


    Baptism:
    Surname spelled Asbell. Godparents were John and Eleanor Mullally.

    Richard married Hannah "Anna" Bradbury 9 Sep 1855, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Hannah was born Abt 1830; died Abt 9 Apr 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 11 Apr 1889. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth "Eliza" Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Sep 1855, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 26 Mar 1907, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 28 Mar 1907, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    2. 3. Bridget Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Mar 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Sarah Anne Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Feb 1861, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. John Thomas Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt May 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Mary Joseph Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Sep 1863, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Richard Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jan 1866, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 14 Dec 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 16 Dec 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth "Eliza" Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Abt Sep 1855, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 26 Mar 1907, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 28 Mar 1907, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    This child was recorded as Eliza and her mother's name as Hana Hadlon?. In the business directories for 1894-97 and 1898 and at the time of her death in 1899, Theresa Aspell,widow of James, was living in the same household.

    Elizabeth married Patrick Scurrey 7 Nov 1879, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Patrick was born Abt Nov 1854, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 25 Sep 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 28 Sep 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. James Michael Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jul 1880, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 9. Michael Joseph Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Aug 1881, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 31 Jan 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 2 Feb 1914, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    3. 10. Mary Teresa "Minnie" Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Sep 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 31 Mar 1929, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt Apr 2 1929, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    4. 11. Hannah Mary Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Oct 1884, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 12. Julia Mary Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Oct 1885, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 13. Richard Joseph Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Apr 1887, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 4 Jul 1905, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 6 Jul 1905, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.
    7. 14. Patrick Joseph Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Mar 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 9 May 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 11 May 1889.
    8. 15. Nicholas Joseph Scurrey  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jul 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 2 Apr 1960, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 4 Apr 1960, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

  2. 3.  Bridget Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Abt Mar 1859, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Mar 1859, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland


  3. 4.  Sarah Anne Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Abt Feb 1861, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Feb 1861, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland


  4. 5.  John Thomas Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Abt May 1862, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 May 1862, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland


  5. 6.  Mary Joseph Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Abt Sep 1863, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 Oct 1863, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland


  6. 7.  Richard Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born Abt Jan 1866, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 14 Dec 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 16 Dec 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 28 Jan 1866, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Richard married Susanna Griffen 14 Sept 1891, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Susanna was born Abt 1867, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 5 Nov 1911, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 7 Nov 1911, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Richard Joseph Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Aug 1891, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 17. Mary Ellen Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1893, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 17 Mar 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 19 Mar 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    3. 18. John Thomas "Jack" Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1895, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 19. William Leo Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1897, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 30 May 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 Jun 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    5. 20. Gerald Peter Aspell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1899, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 21 May 1926, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 23 May 1926, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  James Michael Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 5 Jul 1880, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 14 Jul 1880, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Father's surname spelled Sculley and mother's surname spelled Ashmen.

    Baptism:
    Godparents were Thomas Kane & Johanna Doherty.


  2. 9.  Michael Joseph Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 29 Aug 1881, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 31 Jan 1914, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 2 Feb 1914, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 5 Sep 1881, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Surname recorded as Sculley. Family was living on George Street. Godparents were Patrick Antonoria and Mary Christopher.

    Died:
    This individual appears to be the son of Patrick Scurrey and Elizabeth Aspell.


  3. 10.  Mary Teresa "Minnie" Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 19 Sep 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 31 Mar 1929, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt Apr 2 1929, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 25 Sep 1883, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Surname spelled Scully.

    Baptism:
    Godparents were Maurice Kelly and Cath. Aspell. [Catherine Aspell was likely the daughter of John Aspell and the late Margaret Luby.]

    Mary — Martin Best. Martin (son of James Best and Mary Prendergast) was born Abt Jul 1872, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Aft 1945, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Mary Best  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Johanna Best  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1905, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 23. James Best  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. Francis Best  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 25. Patrick Best  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 26. Elizabeth Best  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 27. Rosanna Best  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 28. Peter Best  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 11.  Hannah Mary Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 13 Oct 1884, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Oct 1884, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Surname spelled Scully.

    Baptism:
    Godparents were William Batcock and Alice Evens. [William Batcock was from Brigus South.]


  5. 12.  Julia Mary Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 27 Oct 1885, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 29 Oct 1885, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Surname spelled Scully.

    Baptism:
    The family lived on George Street. Godparents were Thomas Aspell and Honora Aspell. [Thomas and Honora were likely the children of John Aspell and the late Margaret Luby.]


  6. 13.  Richard Joseph Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 12 Apr 1887, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 4 Jul 1905, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 6 Jul 1905, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Apr 1887, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Surname spelled Scurry.

    Baptism:
    The family lived at 24 George Street. Godparents were Richard Aspell and Mary Marg. Kran (Crane?). [Richard was the child's uncle.]


  7. 14.  Patrick Joseph Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 17 Mar 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 9 May 1889, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 11 May 1889.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 Mar 1889, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Surname recorded as Sculley.

    Baptism:
    The family lived on Lions Square. The godparents were James Cooper and Susanna Griffen.


  8. 15.  Nicholas Joseph Scurrey Descendancy chart to this point (2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 8 Jul 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 2 Apr 1960, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 4 Apr 1960, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 9 Jul 1890, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Surname was spelled Scurrey.

    Baptism:
    The family lived on James St. Godparents were John Tobin and Ellie Cooper.


  9. 16.  Richard Joseph Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born Abt Aug 1891, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 31 Aug 1891, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Baptism entered on a separate piece of paper and dated 23 Sep 1908.


  10. 17.  Mary Ellen Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born 12 Aug 1893, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 17 Mar 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 19 Mar 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 14 Aug 1893, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Godparents were Thomas Aspell and Johanna Buckley. [Thomas was the son of John Aspell and the later Margaret Luby.]


  11. 18.  John Thomas "Jack" Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born 15 May 1895, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 20 May 1895
    • Military: 1915 - 1919, Europe
    • Immigration: 1919, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Immigration: 12 Jan 1924, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
    • Immigration: 1928, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States
    • Travel: 1937, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, United States

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Godparents were Lawrence Griffen and Mary Morrissey.

    Military:
    Private - Royal Newfoundland Regiment #1175. Enlisted 21 Feb 1915 - Discharged 19 Mar 1919.

    Immigration:
    John and Ethel stated their intention was to settle in the United States. They sailed from St. John's on the SS Rosalind.

    Immigration:
    According to information submitted in before entering the US in1937,John T. had lived in the US from 1928 to 1933.

    Travel:
    John T. and his wife indicated that they planned to visit for six months. Their contact in the US was Ethel's brother, Frank Moore.

    John married Ethel L. Moore 14 Jul 1919, St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, St. John's, Newfoundland. Ethel was born Abt 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  12. 19.  William Leo Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born 10 Jul 1897, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 30 May 1912, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1 Jun 1912, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 14 Jul 1897, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Godparents were Patrick Sculley and Mary Aspell. [Patrick was Richard's brother-in-law and Mary Aspell was likely the daughter of John Aspell and the late Margaret Luby.]


  13. 20.  Gerald Peter Aspell Descendancy chart to this point (7.Richard2, 1.Richard1) was born 29 Jun 1899, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 21 May 1926, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 23 May 1926, Mount Carmel Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 3 Jul 1899, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland
    • Census: 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Baptism:
    Godparents were John McGrath and Eliza Scurry. [Eliza Scurry was Richard Aspell's sister.]

    Census:
    Gerald was a boarder in the household of the widow Catherine Murphy on Hayward Ave, St.John's. He was working as a longshoreman.



Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Mary Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)

    Mary — Robert "Bobby" Aspell. Robert (son of James Aspell and Catherine Anne Hawkins) was born 31 Jul 1913, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 10 Apr 2004; was buried Abt 12 Apr 2004, Our Lady of the Cape Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 22.  Johanna Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1) was born 11 Feb 1905, Admiral's Cove, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 13 Feb 1905, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    WALSH, Hannah (nee Best) - Passed peacefully away at Kennedy
    s Riverside Manor, Holyrood, on Thursday, August 10, 2000, Hannah Walsh in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Bernard, March 22, 1985. Left with fond and loving memories are her sons: William (Peggy), Clementsport, Nova Scotia, Harold (Rochelle), Winnipeg, and her daughter Loretta (Fred) Stevens, Kelligrews; her 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; her brother Peter and her sister Mary (Bob) Aspell, all of Cape Broyle; her step-sister Margaret (Joe) Arnett, Gaspe; the residents and staff of Kennedy
    s Riverside Manor, Holyrood. Also a circle of other relatives and friends. Resting at Dunphy
    s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Funeral will take place on Monday, August 14, 2000, following 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial from Holy Cross Church, Holyrood. Interment will be in the family plot, Holy Cross Cemetery, Holyrood.

    More About HANNAH BEST: Burial: August 14, 2000, Holy Cross Cemetery, Holyrood, Nfld.


  3. 23.  James Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)

  4. 24.  Francis Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)

  5. 25.  Patrick Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)

    Patrick — Mary Reddy. (daughter of William Joseph Reddy and Mary-Ellen Carey) [Group Sheet]


  6. 26.  Elizabeth Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)

  7. 27.  Rosanna Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)

  8. 28.  Peter Best Descendancy chart to this point (10.Mary3, 2.Elizabeth2, 1.Richard1)
  
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