Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

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Michael William Sheehan1

M, #45606, b. Between 1889 and 1890, d. 1937

Parents

FatherDaniel Nicholas Sheehan b. 1858, d. 1935
MotherMary Ellen McDonald d. 24 June 1928
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMichael William Sheehan was also known as Michael William Mickey.1
BirthHe was born Between 1889 and 1890.1
MarriageHe married Wilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Kapitain daughter of John Kapitain and ??? ???, About 1910.1
DeathMichael William Sheehan died in 1937 in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Bleeding Ulcers.1
BurialHe was buried in Prospect Cemetery (North End), Toronto, OntarioG.1

Children with Wilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Kapitain b. 3 January 1893, d. 27 April 1945

DaughterMadelaine Viola Sheehan b. 12 October 1911, d. 15 August 1998
DaughterLorraine Marguerite Sheehan b. 29 November 1913, d. 20 November 1987
DaughterMuriel Sheehan b. 1915, d. 1915
SonJohn William Sheehan+ b. 15 October 1917, d. 22 May 1974
SonDaniel Norman Sheehan b. 9 April 1921, d. 30 August 1994
DaughterEvelyn June Sheehan+ b. 10 June 1923, d. 21 December 2011

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Wilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Kapitain1

F, #45607, b. 3 January 1893, d. 27 April 1945

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameWilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Kapitain was also known as Wilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Minnie.1
NameShe was also known as Wilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Sheehan.1
BirthShe was born on 3 January 1893, in Toronto, OntarioG.1
MarriageShe married Michael William Sheehan son of Daniel Nicholas Sheehan and Mary Ellen McDonald, About 1910.1
DeathWilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Kapitain died on 27 April 1945 in Toronto, OntarioG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Heart Attack.1
BurialShe was buried on 1 May 1945 in Prospect Cemetery (North End), Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.1

Children with Michael William Sheehan b. Between 1889 and 1890, d. 1937

DaughterMadelaine Viola Sheehan b. 12 October 1911, d. 15 August 1998
DaughterLorraine Marguerite Sheehan b. 29 November 1913, d. 20 November 1987
DaughterMuriel Sheehan b. 1915, d. 1915
SonJohn William Sheehan+ b. 15 October 1917, d. 22 May 1974
SonDaniel Norman Sheehan b. 9 April 1921, d. 30 August 1994
DaughterEvelyn June Sheehan+ b. 10 June 1923, d. 21 December 2011

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Eliza Ann Snider1

F, #45609, d. 3 April 1840
Last Edited 12 March 2001 00:00:00
NameEliza Ann Snider was also known as Eliza Ann Cowan.1
MarriageShe married John Cowan on 2 January 1830, in Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
DeathShe died on 3 April 1840.1

Child with John Cowan b. 31 December 1804, d. 21 August 1892

SonMoses Edward Cowan b. 8 October 1831, d. 5 February 1897

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

John Cowan1

M, #45610, b. 31 December 1804, d. 21 August 1892
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Cowan was born on 31 December 1804, in Donegal, IrelandG.1
MarriageHe married Eliza Ann Snider on 2 January 1830, in Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
DeathHe died on 21 August 1892 in Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1

Child with Eliza Ann Snider d. 3 April 1840

SonMoses Edward Cowan b. 8 October 1831, d. 5 February 1897

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Isaac Wolsey Ketchum1

M, #45623, b. 23 March 1851, d. 17 October 1923

Parents

FatherTertullus Theall Ketchum b. 18 February 1823, d. 4 April 1909
MotherHannah Davenport Foshay b. About 1828
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BirthIsaac Wolsey Ketchum was born on 23 March 1851.1
MarriageHe married Emma Louise Fleetwood on 1 November 1882, they moved back and forth between New York and New Brunswick, wherever work could be found. They remained in Saint John, New Brunswick, after the birth of their youngest child in 1894.1
WillHe left a will on 10 July 1923 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.2,1
DeathHe died on 17 October 1923 in Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried in Cedarhill Cemetery, Saint John West, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1

Children with Emma Louise Fleetwood b. 21 October 1860, d. 3 December 1934

DaughterMuriel Fleetwood Ketchum+ b. 11 November 1883, d. 16 June 1974
DaughterMabel Davenport Ketchum b. 14 June 1885, d. 29 June 1957
SonDouglas W. Ketchum b. 28 December 1886, d. 14 February 1888
SonHarold Wolsey Ketchum+ b. 1 August 1888, d. 3 January 1977
DaughterIda Amelia Ketchum b. 5 September 1891, d. 6 April 1982
DaughterHelen Jean Ketchum b. 15 November 1892, d. 10 December 1984
SonClarence Ketchum+ b. 8 December 1894, d. 22 April 1974

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.
  2. [S883] Isaac Wolsey Ketchcum will, Will of Isaac Wolsey Ketchcum: Will of Isaac Wolsey Ketchum. Photocopy with Isaac W. Ketchum signature dated: July 10, 1923, Personal Archives of Kathy Sheehan,, Barrie,, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Will of Isaac Wolsey Ketchcum.

Emma Louise Fleetwood1

F, #45624, b. 21 October 1860, d. 3 December 1934
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameEmma Louise Fleetwood was also known as Emma Louise Ketchum.1
BirthShe was born on 21 October 1860, in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Isaac Wolsey Ketchum son of Tertullus Theall Ketchum and Hannah Davenport Foshay, on 1 November 1882, they moved back and forth between New York and New Brunswick, wherever work could be found. They remained in Saint John, New Brunswick, after the birth of their youngest child in 1894.1
DeathEmma Louise Fleetwood died on 3 December 1934 in Saint John, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in Cedarhill Cemetery, Saint John West, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1

Children with Isaac Wolsey Ketchum b. 23 March 1851, d. 17 October 1923

DaughterMuriel Fleetwood Ketchum+ b. 11 November 1883, d. 16 June 1974
DaughterMabel Davenport Ketchum b. 14 June 1885, d. 29 June 1957
SonDouglas W. Ketchum b. 28 December 1886, d. 14 February 1888
SonHarold Wolsey Ketchum+ b. 1 August 1888, d. 3 January 1977
DaughterIda Amelia Ketchum b. 5 September 1891, d. 6 April 1982
DaughterHelen Jean Ketchum b. 15 November 1892, d. 10 December 1984
SonClarence Ketchum+ b. 8 December 1894, d. 22 April 1974

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Rachel ???1

F, #45640
Last Edited 12 March 2001 00:00:00

Children with Benjamin Wiggins b. 1702

DaughterElizabeth Wiggins
DaughterCharity Wiggins
SonStephen Wiggins+ b. 20 February 1725, d. 1782

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Elizabeth Wiggins1

F, #45647

Parents

FatherBenjamin Wiggins b. 1702
MotherRachel ???
Last Edited 16 March 2007 00:00:00
BaptismElizabeth Wiggins was baptized on 3 March 1727 in Grace Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New YorkG.1

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Charity Wiggins1

F, #45648

Parents

FatherBenjamin Wiggins b. 1702
MotherRachel ???
Last Edited 16 March 2007 00:00:00
BaptismCharity Wiggins was baptized on 19 July 1730 in Grace Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New YorkG.1

Citations

  1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.