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Category: Dever

  • Londonderry to Quebec on the Dr. Kane in 1862

    Londonderry to Quebec on the Dr. Kane in 1862

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    Patricia Greber
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    My Diver / Dever family had a harrowing journey on the Doctor Kane from Londonderry, Ireland to Quebec in 1862. The ship they were sailing on set out in April of 1862 and struck ice leaving them stuck for an hour. This event was long before the Titanic but I am sure the passengers would…

  • The Normandie Roof in Montreal

    The Normandie Roof in Montreal

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    Patricia Greber
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    Here is a great picture of a men’s social gathering on the Normandie Roof in Montreal. A Google search tells me that the Normadie Roof was located in the Royal Hotel in Montreal. My grandfather John Melody Dever is a part of this group of men. Grandpa appears to be in his late thirties so…

  • The Rebekah Collection Pt.1

    The Rebekah Collection Pt.1

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    Patricia Greber
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    I am in possession of my grandmother Beatrice (Jordan) Dever’s papers that consist of numerous items from her involvement with the Rebekah Assembly in Quebec,  the female branch of the I.O.O.F. Her passion for this organization led her to numerous positions throughout her lifetime and I know she was especially proud to serve as the International…

  • The Three Jay Brothers in Khaki

    The Three Jay Brothers in Khaki

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    Patricia Greber
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    I don’t have Jay’s in my family tree but in case anyone is out there searching for them I found an old newspaper clipping in my grandmother Beatrice Jordan’s papers. The newspaper mentions Mrs. Jay of Cadieux street, Montreal, her son’s names were George Arthur, John and William. The connection to my family is likely George Arthur…

  • A Moment in Time

    A Moment in Time

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    Patricia Greber
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    My dad was born Feb. 1, 1938 at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, Quebec. This was a huge event in my grandparents lives. They had married later in life, she was 29 and he was 31 on January 28, 1928 and the event took place at Taylor Presbyterian Church. It would a month short…

  • How Did They Meet – Fearless Female

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    Patricia Greber
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    March 5 — How did they meet? You’ve documented marriages, now, go back a bit. Do you know the story of how your parents met? Your grandparents? I have no idea how my grandparents met, I wish I did. As far as how my parents met, my dad and mom both attended a party. I…