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Jane Elizabeth "Jane" Johnston

Female Abt 1851 - 1923  (~ 71 years)


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  1. 1.  Jane Elizabeth "Jane" Johnston was born Abt Jun 1851, Ferryland, Newfoundland; died 10 Mar 1923, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Jun 1851, St. Luke's CE Parish, Ferryland, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Although the transcription of her baptism shows her name as "Jean" Elizabeth", all later records show her name as "Jane" Elizabeth".

    Marriages, Mission of Tilt Cove 1869 - 1882 December 20, 1874 Hugh VAVASOUR, of ?Laspy (Lazy) Bank Road, St. John's West, but for some time resident of Tilt Cove & Jane Elisabeth JOHNSTON, of James, Ferryland in Christ Church, Tilt Cove, during Festival of St. Stephen, by Walter R. Smith Witnesses: James Alexander, Simon Gibbons, Lucy Jane Stidstone, Andrew Webber

    Stonepics Headstone Database NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, Jane Elizabeth (1923) - 1 photo

    Jane married Hugh Vavasour 20 Dec 1874, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland. Hugh (son of James Henry Vavasour and Elizabeth Skinner) was born 15 Sep 1846, Lazy Bank Road, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 26 Sep 1933, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lillian Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Amelia Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Eliza Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1876, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Elizabeth Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jun 1879, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , General Protestant Cemetery, Topsail Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland.
    5. 6. Lucy Jane Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Jul 1881, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 30 Nov 1956, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    6. 7. Samuel James Henry Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Dec 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 11 Feb 1959, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    7. 8. Hugh Goff Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 25 Nov 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    8. 9. Ernest Victor Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Nov 1887, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 12 Jul 1946, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    9. 10. Nicodemus Albert Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Jan 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 10 Jul 1966, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    10. 11. Charles Joseph Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1893, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1924, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    11. 12. Reginald Ralph Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1974.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lillian Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1)

  2. 3.  Amelia Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1)

    Notes:

    Amelia moved to Philadelphia (family information per Margot Duley).


  3. 4.  Eliza Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born Oct 1876, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown.

    Eliza married Harold Edward Pitcher Abt 1904. Harold was born Oct 1873, St. Lawrence, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Elizabeth Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 9 Jun 1879, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , General Protestant Cemetery, Topsail Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Jul 1879, Tilt Cove, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    Baptisms, Parish of Tilt Cove, 1879-1904 VAVASOUR, Elizabeth of Hugh, store keeper, & Jane Elizabeth, Tilt Cove, born June 9, 1879, baptised July 16, 1879, Walter R. Smith

    McALPINE'S 1898 Directory - City of St. John's District Vavasour Elizabeth, clerk, bds 72 Pleasant

    1904 Free Press (Vol.4) - September 1904 - Marriages OAKLEY -VAVASOUR - On Aug 13, at Greenspond, by the Rev. D.W. BLACKALL, Mr. Kenneth OAKLEY, of Greenspond, to Miss Bessie VAVASOUR, of St. John's.

    Elizabeth married Kenneth Oakley 13 Aug 1904, Greenspond, Newfoundland. Kenneth was born Oct 1879, Greenspond, Newfoundland; died 1941, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , General Protestant Cemetery, Topsail Rd., St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Lucy Jane Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 19 Jul 1881, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 30 Nov 1956, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 7 Aug 1881, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Lucy Jane VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b July 19 1881 St. Johns bap Aug 7 1881 cooper (Transcriber's note) [Parents] Married Dec 20 1874 Tilt Cove ANGLICAN CHURCH (Christ Church), he of Lazy Bank Road, St Johns but residence of Tilt Cove for some time; she of Ferryland, dau of James. This couple had children at Tilt Cove prior to 1881.

    It appears that Lucy never married.


  6. 7.  Samuel James Henry Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 13 Dec 1883, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 11 Feb 1959, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 6 Jan 1884, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Samuel James Henry VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Dec 13 1883 St. Johns bap Jan 6 1884 cooper

    McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Samuel T H acct Nfld Clothing Co h 1 Parade

    Member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (WWI) 4658 Pte Vavsour Samuel - St. John's

    Newfoundland Wills Surname Given Name(s) Volume Folio (Page) Probate(Year) Transcription Notes Vavasour Samuel J H 24 210 1959

    Stonepic Headstone Database: NF056 : STJ34 VAVASOUR, Samuel J H (1959) & Jean - 1 picture

    Samuel — Jean. Jean was born 20 Jun 1886; died 14 Nov 1964; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Muriel Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 14. Irene Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 15. Dorothy Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 16. Gwenyth Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 17. Pearl Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 18. Ruby Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 19. Hugh Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point died 1979.
    8. 20. Cyril Samuel Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Mar 1913, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Jul 1972, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    9. 21. Malcolm Edgar Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point died 1977.
    10. 22. Florence Una Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 23. Cynthia Isabel Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1920, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 12 Sep 2002, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 16 Sep 2002, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

  7. 8.  Hugh Goff Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 21 Mar 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 25 Nov 1886, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Apr 1886, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Hugh Goft? VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Mar 21 1886 St. Johns bap Apr 18 1886 cooper

    Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1810-1890) - DEATH Deceased was youngest son of Hugh and Jane Elizabeth Vavasour.

    Stonepics Headstone Database NF055 : STJ33 VAVASOUR, Hugh Goff (1888) - 2 pictures


  8. 9.  Ernest Victor Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 30 Nov 1887, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 12 Jul 1946, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 18 Dec 1887, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Ernest Victor VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Nov 30 1887 St. Johns bap Dec 18 1887 storekeeper

    Births, Deaths, Marriages in Newfoundland Newspapers (1810-1890) - BIRTH Sun 20 Nov 1887 - Baby Vavasour - Male - father Hugh Vavasour.

    McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Ernest V salesman Ayre & Sons Ltd h 76 Pleasant

    Newfoundland 1921 Census - 76 PLEASANT STREET - St John's VAVASSOUR, Ernest N M Head Married Nov 1887 33 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Blanche F Wife Married May 1891 30 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Ruth F Dau Single Apr 1913 8 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Charles MSon Single Feb 1917 4 St. John's VAVASSOUR, Marguer F Dau Single 1921 7mos St. John'

    Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, Ernest (1946) & Blanche - 1 picture

    Ernest — Blanche Dingle. Blanche was born May 1891, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 16 Oct 1936, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Ruth Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. Charles Victor Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1917, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 17 Jun 2001, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. 26. Margaret Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Elizabeth Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 29 Mar 1988.

  9. 10.  Nicodemus Albert Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born 27 Jan 1890, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 10 Jul 1966, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 16 Feb 1890, Anglican Cathedral Of St. John The Baptist, St. John's, Newfoundland

    Notes:

    VITAL STATISTICS Volume 26: Baptisms 1870-1892 from the Anglican Cathedral of St John the Baptist St. Johns', Newfoundland. Nicodemus Albert VAVASOUR Hugh & Jane Elizabeth JOHNSTON b Jan 27 1890 St. Johns bap Feb 16 1890 cooper

    McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Albert N clerk W Fraser bds 72 Pleasant

    Members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (WWI) 4543 Pte Vavasour N - St. John's

    Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, N Albert (1966) & Lucy - 1 picture

    There is no indication that Bert ever married.


  10. 11.  Charles Joseph Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born Jul 1893, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 6 Apr 1924, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    McAlpine 1913 City Directory - City of St. John's Vavasour Charles emp Bowring Bros bds 72 Pleasant

    ROLL No. 2 – The Wounded - Member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment (WWI) 873 Pte VAVASOUR Charles Joseph

    Daily News - St. John's - April 6, 1924 Charles J VAVASOUR, World War Veteran, 30

    Stonepics Headstone Database: NF054 : STJ32 VAVASOUR, Charles J (1924) - 1 photo

    Newfoundland Wills - Estate Files Index SURNAME GIVEN YEAR FOLIO NUMBER ADDRESS LETTERS VOLUME REMARKS VAVASOUR Charles J 1924 190 St. John's Probate 8


  11. 12.  Reginald Ralph Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jane1) was born Aug 1898, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 1974.

    Notes:

    Newfoundland 1921 Census - 74 PLEASANT STREET VAVASSOUR, RALPH M Head Married Aug 1898 23 St. John's VAVASSOUR, GLADYS F Wife Married Jun 1895 26 St. John's VAVASSOUR, MARIE F Dau Single Jul 1921 3mos St. John's

    Stonepics Headstone Database: NF049 : STJ11 VAVASOUR, R Ralph (1974) & M Gladys - 1 photo

    Reginald — Mary Gladys Hall. Mary was born Jun 1895, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 30 Dec 1978, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 2 Jan 1979, Kenmount Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Vera Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 29. Audrey Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Gerald Ralph Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 31. Lillian Marie Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 27 Apr 1924, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.
    5. 32. Marjorie Jean Vavasour  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1923, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 29 Jul 1923, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.


Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Muriel Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

  2. 14.  Irene Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

  3. 15.  Dorothy Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

  4. 16.  Gwenyth Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

  5. 17.  Pearl Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

  6. 18.  Ruby Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

  7. 19.  Hugh Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1) died 1979.

    Hugh — Violet Maisy Burridge. Violet was born Abt 1904; died 18 Dec 1994, Montréal, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 20.  Cyril Samuel Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1) was born 14 Mar 1913, St. John's, Newfoundland; died Jul 1972, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    Stonepics Headstone Database: NF050 : STJ12 VAVASOUR, Cyril S (1972) - 1 photo

    Cyril married Mary Elizabeth Baker 6 Jul 1942, Forest Gate, Essex, England. Mary was born 8 May 1922, England, United Kingdom; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  9. 21.  Malcolm Edgar Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1) died 1977.

    Notes:

    Stonepics Headstone Database: NF055 : STJ33 VAVASOUR, Malcolm Edgar (1977) - 1 photo


  10. 22.  Florence Una Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1)

    Notes:

    TOPSAIL ANGLICAN MARRIAGES (ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH) 1942 - 1963 Part - 3 June 17 1950 William Jacob PENNEY 27, bach, garage owner, St Johns William Penney, shopkeeper Florence Una VAVASOUR 23, spin, stenographer, St Johns Samuel James Vavasour, general manager Malcolm Vavasour, (?) (?) Vavasour, Cynthis Vavasour, J-o? Penney, Isabel Penney


  11. 23.  Cynthia Isabel Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (7.Samuel2, 1.Jane1) was born Abt 1920, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 12 Sep 2002, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried 16 Sep 2002, Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

    Notes:

    VAVASOUR, Cynthia Isabel - Passed peacefully away at Chancellor Park, on September 12, 2002, retired school teacher, Cynthia Isabel Vavasour, aged 82 years. Predeceased by her sisters: Murial, Irene, Dorothy, Gwenyth and twin Pearl and Ruby; brothers: Hugh, Cyril and Mac. Leaving her sister Florence Una Penney (husband Bill) and family; Special niece Cynthia Brown; two sisters-in-law Mary Vavasour and family, Edith Vavasour and family; also a number of nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, other relatives and friends. No visitation. Funeral service 11 a.m. on September 16, 2002, from the Church Of St. Mary The Virgin, Craigmiller Avenue, with inurnment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Rd. As expressions of sympathy donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one
    s choice.


  12. 24.  Ruth Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ernest2, 1.Jane1)

    Ruth — Mr. Johnston. [Group Sheet]


  13. 25.  Charles Victor Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ernest2, 1.Jane1) was born Feb 1917, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 17 Jun 2001, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Notes:

    The Evening Telegram - St. John's - June 20, 2001. VAVASOUR, Charles Victor - 84, of Tideways, Wolfville passed away June 17, 2001 in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, he was a son of the late Ernest and Blanch (Dingle) Vavasour. He was a member of the Church Lads Brigade before enlisting in 1940 with the 166 Field Regiment of the Royal Artillery to serve overseas in North Africa and Italy. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 St. John's, Nfld.; the Travelers Association, Nfld.; and the Avalon Masonic Lodge, St. John's, Nfld. The Anchorman Chorus and the Singing Legionnaires, of St. John's, Nfld.; The Barbershop Chorus and The Dukes of Kent, Kentville. He is survived by his loving wife Doris Harvey (Dawe); sons: James, Carbonear, Nfld., Gerald, Windsor, NS; grandson James Charles, Texas; special niece Susan Jane, Waverley; and many more nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by sisters Ruth Johnston and Betty Oakley. Cremation has taken place. A private committal and a Royal Canadian Legion Service will be held in the St. John Anglican Cemetery, Wolfville at a later date. Memorial Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of NS. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the H.C. Lindsay Funeral Home, Wolfville.

    1998 - LIST OF MEMBERS - THE 166TH NEWFOUNDLAND FIELD REGIMENT Mr. C.V. Vavasour

    NF166 : STJ60 VAVASOUR, Charles Victor (2001) - 1 photo

    Charles — Doris Harvey Dawe. [Group Sheet]


  14. 26.  Margaret Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ernest2, 1.Jane1)

  15. 27.  Elizabeth Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ernest2, 1.Jane1) was born 19 Feb 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 29 Mar 1988.

    Elizabeth — William Edward Oakley. William was born Abt 1903, Greenspond, Newfoundland; died 13 Aug 2005, Chamberlains, Newfoundland. [Group Sheet]


  16. 28.  Vera Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (12.Reginald2, 1.Jane1)

    Vera — Mr. Edgecombe. [Group Sheet]


  17. 29.  Audrey Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (12.Reginald2, 1.Jane1)

    Audrey — Cyril Banikhin. [Group Sheet]


  18. 30.  Gerald Ralph Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (12.Reginald2, 1.Jane1)

  19. 31.  Lillian Marie Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (12.Reginald2, 1.Jane1) was born 15 Jun 1921, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 27 Apr 1924, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.

  20. 32.  Marjorie Jean Vavasour Descendancy chart to this point (12.Reginald2, 1.Jane1) was born 11 Jan 1923, St. John's, Newfoundland; died 29 Jul 1923, St. John's, Newfoundland; was buried , Forest Road Anglican Cemetery, St. John's, Newfoundland.


  
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