Unknown Power

Unknown married Unknown Yes, date unknown, Ireland. was born Yes, date unknown, Ireland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Research Overview: Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
Michael's brother, Robert, who arrived later at Caplin Bay identified his origin as being in the Parish of Killea, Co. Waterford, Ireland.

Name:
The Power surname was also recorded as "Poor" since that was how the surname was often pronounced locally, even into the twentieth century.

Research Overview:
There is strong evidence that the Powers came from Co. Waterford, Ireland, likely from the south western shore of Waterford Estuary, not far from Passage East, an important stopover point for most transatlantic voyages to Newfoundland. It is probable that the Powers were fishermen and seamen before they crossed the Atlantic, unlike many of their fellow countrymen who had never seen the ocean before their voyage west.

Michael Power was one of the earliest settlers at Caplin Bay. In the book "Newfoundland Journal of Aaron Thomas" - who was probably a steward or purser on the H.M.S. Boston, a British man-of-war tells, that while at Caplin Bay in 1795, he came upon "a House in the Woods, kept by an Irishman of the name of Poor, a man of about 40, who had marry'd a young wife, very fair and beautifull. They had four children, were tolerably well-to-do in the world and seemed a happy Couple".

The records below identifies the individuals mentioned by Aaron Thomas as Michael and Alice Power.
1/ October 20, 1795 Power, Michael - Licensed houses for selling spirituous liquors: Capeland Bay.
2/ Ferryland Census 1800 - Capeland Bay: Michael Power, Alice Power, James - 13, John - 11, Joseph - 7, Elenor - 4 1/2, Alice and Catherine, infant twins.

Another section of the same document dubbed "A list of names of all Masters, Servants, and Dieters residing in the District of Ferryland for the Winter of 1799 & Spring of 1800 - Capeland Bay" notes: Michael Power - dieter, working for Matthew Morry & Co. It appears that Michael Power was also listed as a master, with eighteen men (dieters) working for him.

Michael had children born in the late 1780s, so it is likely he was born in the 1750s/1760s. Aaron Thomas estimated his age to be about 40 when he met him in 1795 (born abt. 1755?). It appears that Michael had died by 1840, since there is only one Michael Power listed in the 1840 Voter's List at Caplin Bay. We can speculate that the Michael in the surviving Voter's List (1840 - 1859) is likely his son Michael Jr., who married in 1830.

Michael married Alice Hearn(e)?? Abt 1786. Alice was born , Ireland; died , Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried , Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Immigration: bef. 1828, Ireland
• Voter: 1840 - 1844, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
• Will: 23 Nov 1844, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Birth:
The will of Robert Power, probated in 1845, informs us that he was from Killea Parish, Co. Waterford, Ireland. The "Parish of Killea" is located on the southwestern shore of the Waterford Estuary.

It appears this Robert is mentioned in a letter of instruction (later declared his will) written at Caplin Bay by John Morry (to his uncle Matthew Morry) in 1828. Robert was obviously well known to John Morry and trusted by him. Morry wrote "Let Robert Power have his fish as soon he likes to take it in the spring, never mind weighing it as I always trust to his receipts."

Robert Power's relationship to the pre-1800 Michael Power of Caplin Bay becomes clear in his will. Robert's place of residence is listed as the Pond Head in the Voters Lists of 1840 -1844. His bequest to his nephew Robert, a son of Michael, indicates that Robert was indeed part of the extended Power family living in the Gut Pond/Beach area. His nephew, Robert, however is never mentioned in any of the Voter's Lists, etc. Research indicates that shortly after his marriage in 1844, Robert (the nephew) moved to St. John's (city) and died there in the 1880s.


Immigration:
It appears that Robert Power came to Caplin Bay later than his brother Michael. The first written indication of his presence there was in 1828. It doesn't appear that Robert ever married, but he had his own dwelling at Pond Head (of the Gut Pond), in Caplin Bay. Robert shared this dwelling with his fishing partner, Martin Cullinane (aka Cullen), leaving him in immediate possession of it per his 1844 will.

Voter:
The Voters Lists verify that Robert Power had his own dwelling at Caplin Bay.

Will:
Will of Robert Power from Newfoundland will books volume 1 page 467 - probate year 1845

In re Robert Power - deceased.

In the name of God Amen. I Robert Power of the Parish of Killia (sic - Killea) in the county Waterford but now of Caplin Bay in the Island of Newfoundland being of sound disposing mind memory and understanding but mindful of my last and do this twenty third day of November in the year of our Lord 1844 make and publish this my last will and testament (revoking all wills made or said to be made by me) in the manner and form following that is to say I give and bequeath to the Rev'd John Ryan C.C. the sum of 10£ for his trouble in offering up the Holy Sacrifice of Mass for my soul. I also give and bequeath to nephew Robert Power the remaining sum after defraying the expenses of my funeral. I also give and bequeath to the said Robert Power all my other property including my boats and Gear annexed to them. I also give & bequeath to Martin Cullinan my house and place cow during his life but to devolve to the aforesaid Robert Power after his decease. And I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint the Rev'd John Ryan and Mr. John Cashin executors of this my last will and testament.

In witness whereof I have to this my last will and testament set and subscribed my hand and seal the day and year first above written. Robert his x mark Power (LS)
Signed sealed published and declared by the said testator Robert Power as and for his last will & testament in presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto. Rev. John Ryan, C.C. / John Cashin.

Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar

Died:
His will was written on the 23 November 1844 so it likely Robert's passed away shortly thereafter.

Robert married N. Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1799/1800, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Census:
James, aged 13, was recorded as the eldest son of Michael and Alice Power. However, there are no other references to him in any later documents, suggesting he may have either died young or moved away from Caplin Bay.

Other Events:

• Court Action: 1835, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland
• Voter: 1840 - 1855, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Court Action:
Ferryland District Court Actions: February 23, 1835 Power, John appointed "surveyor of high ways in Capelin Bay"

Voter:
John Power's name appears in the Voters List from 1840 to 1855, but his name is absent from the 1859 voters list. This likely indicates that he had died. A Michael Power, ( Jun.) was added to the list for 1859. The could be John's son Michael. As the oldest male in the household, he became eligible (by default) to vote.

John married Mary Gatherall 5 Nov 1830, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland. Mary was born Abt 1798, Bay Bulls, Newfoundland; died 13 Feb 1884, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Catherine Power was born at Caplin Bay, with her twin sister, Alice, in 1799. It appears Catherine married Robert Holly (aka - Hally) of Ferryland at St. John's in 1826. However, in 1829, the marriage records at St. John's indicate that Catherine Poor (Power) and Patrick Evoy, both of Keplin (sic - Caplin) Bay were married there. No notation of prior marriages for either of them was mentioned in this marriage record.

Patrick Evoy died at Caplin Bay about 1860/1861. His name with the word (Dead) after it was noted on the 1859 Voters List. This note was likely an update made for the next Newfoundland election, scheduled for May 1861. However, it was also noted at the bottom of the Voters List that "Joseph Power, son of wid. Evoy" was to be the eligible voter for this household. This note is Very confusing, indeed!!

Research indicated that Patrick's biological son, John Evoy, (and his family??) were also living with his mother, Catherine. At that time, the 'one only voting privilege per dwelling' was granted to the most senior male residing there??

While it is possible that Catherine Power could have had an illegitimate son, Joseph Power, before her marriages, I suspect that this son's name was likely 'Joseph Holly/Hally'. Unfortunately the Voter's Lists after 1859 have not survived for Ferryland District so this rationale cannot be verified.

Catherine married Robert Holly 28 Dec 1826, St. John's, Newfoundland. Robert was born Abt 1797, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Bef 1829; was buried Bef 1829. [Group Sheet]

Catherine married Patrick Evoy 12 Nov 1829, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Patrick (son of Michael Evoy and Elenor "Nelly" [-?-]) was born Abt 1787, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died Abt 1861, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 1861, Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Alice was a twin with her sister Catherine.

married 28 Dec 1826, St. John's RC (Basilica) Parish, St. John's, Newfoundland. Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Voter: 1840 - 1859, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; He is noted as being the constable for Caplin Bay in the 1859 voters list.
• Residence: 1871, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Voter:
He is noted as being the constable for Caplin Bay in the 1859 voters list.

Residence:
Michael is listed as a planter and head of a household in Lovell's 1871 Directory.

Died:
His age on his headstone says he was 75 (b. 1800) when he died in 1875.

Michael married Bridget Murphy 26 Nov 1828, St. John's, Newfoundland. Bridget was born Abt 1806, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 24 Feb 1860, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
William Power is only listed in the 1840 Caplin Bay Voters Lists. Absence from the Voters List may signify that the person died, or left the area.

Notes:

Robert is mentioned as a nephew in the 1844 will of Robert Power of Caplin Bay (late of the Parish of Killea, Co. Waterford, Ireland).

Died:
It appears that Robert moved to St. John's, Newfoundland after his marriage.

Robert married Ann Cain Abt 13 Jan 1844, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Michael married Anne Grant 21 Jun 1875, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Anne (daughter of Richard Grant and Lucy Cashin) was born , Cape Broyle, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Michael married Mary Kane 11 Jan 1880, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary was born , Ferryland, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Catherine "Kate" Ryan 28 Oct 1860, Holy Apostles Parish, (Fermeuse/Renews), Newfoundland. Catherine (daughter of Thomas Ryan and Julia Barry) was born Yes, date unknown, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Bef 1872, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Bef 1872, Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Ellen Reddigan 21 Oct 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Ellen (daughter of Richard Reddigan and Catherine Evoy) was born Abt 1830, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1892, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 8 Apr 1892, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Mary Ryan Abt 1862. Mary (daughter of Patrick Ryan and Margaret) was born Abt 1841, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 17 Jan 1910, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 19 Jan 1910, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

James married Ellen Walsh 11 Nov 1877, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Ellen (daughter of James "Jim" Walsh and Mary Swain) was born Jun 1846, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died Aft 1928, Calvert, Newfoundland; was buried Aft 1928, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Court Action: 12 Jul 1864, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

A John Evoy was recorded as the godfather of Mary Swain, daughter of Robert Swain Jr. and Ellen Evoy in 1858.

Court Action:
Supreme Court, St. John's, Newfoundland - Estate files, 1824-1930; index to estate files, 1830-1996. Estate files 1864, A - Y & Estate files 1865, A - R.

In a petition, dated 12 July 1864, Catherine Evoy requested Letters of Administration for the Caplin Bay property of her deceased husband, Patrick Evoy, "who died about three years ago without making a will, leaving property to the probable value of sixty pounds".

Catherine stated that she had two children, John and Ellen and that both were married by this time. She also stated that her son John Evoy and family were living in her dwelling.

Died:
A Catherine Evoy of Caplin Bay died on 26 Feb 1886. Deceased was the widow of the late John Evoy. Her recorded age appears to be 52, however, some researchers believe the faded newspaper entry says "62 years"??

John married Catherine [-?-] Yes, date unknown. Catherine was born Abt 1834; died 26 Feb 1886, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 28 Feb 1886, Non-denominational Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Catherine Evoy's Letters of Administration petition identifies Ellen as the daughter of Patrick Evoy. Although there are some suggestions that Ellen may have had several brothers, it appears that John Evoy was her only brother. In 1864, the Evoy property at Caplin Bay was still in the possession of Patrick's wife, Catherine, but it appears it was later passed on to Ellen (Evoy) and her husband, Robert Swain Jr.

Robert and Ellen Swain's only son, John, moved away and died in 1894. Their daughters, Mary (Polly Ledwell), Elizabeth (Liz Miskill) and Catherine (Kate Walsh) eventually inherited this property. Elizabeth and Catherine married and lived in St. John's and sold their share of the property to the Sullivans. The share, belonging to Mary, who married Sebastian Ledwell from Little Placentia, remained within the Ledwell family.

Ellen married Robert Swain Abt 1857. Robert (son of Robert Swain and Elizabeth "Betsy" Bryan) was born Abt 1830, Stone Island, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 9 Jan 1909, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 11 Jan 1909, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried:
Partial transcription of a headstone in the Old Renews Cemetery shows "her beloved mother Alice, died 23 December 1871, aged 41 years". It is likely this headstone is for Alice Power Jackman

Died:
Births, Deaths and Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers 1810-1890 - Alice Power Jackman - Died 24 Dec. 1871 at Renews.
Deceased left a husband (Tobias Jackman) and 7 children.

The baptism records for Holy Apostles Parish show only six baptisms, one of which was for a son, Peter, who obviously died as an infant. It is unclear, if Alice actually left seven surviving children, however it is possible that other baptisms may have been recorded in Holy Trinity Parish at Ferryland. Unfortunately, records prior to 1870 are missing for that parish.

Alice married Tobias Jackman Abt 1860, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Tobias was born , Renews, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Property: 6 Sept 1886, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; Major Fire - South Side

Notes:

Property:
On Sept. 7, 1886, the magistrate at Ferryland wrote a letter to the Colonial Secretary informing him of a "sad calamity" at Caplin Bay. He stated that several poor families had lost all of their property in a fire there which started about 10:00 AM the previous day. He identified those left destitute as being "James Power, wife and nine children; Matthew Whelan, wife (an invalid) and three children; John Johnston, wife and two children; and Anne Clancy, an aged friendless widow" .....

James married Mary Hearne Bef 1870, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Mary (daughter of Michael Hearne and Elizabeth Shannahan) was born Abt 1841, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 17 Jan 1910, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 19 Jan 1910, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Will: 30 Oct 1911, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland

Notes:

Will:
http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/power-patrick-11-127.shtml

Patrick — Sarah "Sally" Keough. Sarah (daughter of Edward Keough and Margaret "Peggy" Smith) was born Abt 1834, Stone Island, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 12 Apr 1918, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 14 Apr 1918, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Annie — Garrett Foley. Garrett was born Abt 1832; died 1 May 1886, Renews, Newfoundland; was buried , Renews, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died:
An earlier transcription of a headstone in Ferryland RC Cemetery recorded Michael's age as being 80 yrs. That headstone was not located in 2015. No Vital Statistics death record found for Michael.

Michael married Catherine "Katie" Keough 18 Jan 1872, Holy Trinity RC Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland. Catherine (daughter of Edward Keough and Margaret "Peggy" Smith) was born Abt 1845, Stone Island, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 8 Jul 1883, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 10 Jul 1883, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Johanna married Robert "Bob" Sullivan Abt 1870. Robert (son of Joseph "Joe" Sullivan and Elizabeth "Eliza" Swain) was born Abt 1841, Stone Island, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; died 8 Mar 1911, Caplin Bay, Newfoundland; was buried 10 Mar 1911, Holy Trinity RC Cemetery, Ferryland, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. [Group Sheet]