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Nbgs Miramichi Branch News Letter NBGS MIRAMICHI BRANCH NEWS LETTER MAY 2016 Volume X, Issue No. 2 Inside : ∙ President’s Message ∙ Invitation – Special June Event ∙ Maple Glen Church History ∙ Meeting by Meeting ∙ Request for Help with Obits ∙ Reading Old Tombstones ∙ New Branch ∙ Letter from Hogan Descendant . How to Digitize Books Publications ∙ Limerick Ancestors ∙ MacDonald Reunion ∙ Materials Donated ∙ Cultural Founders ‘Museum ∙ AGM Notice New Books by Local ∙ Strays From Away ∙ Publication Price List Authors MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT obituaries; our many printed publications, including obituary books, cemetery records for every cemetery in This is a special year for NBGS Miramichi as we Northumberland county, census records, first families celebrate our 25th anniversary. On Friday, April 19, and our new people profiles. (For a full list of Branch 1991, a group organized by Carman Williston gathered publications see pages 11 & 12 in this newsletter). at the Chatham Public Library. In response to an advertisement in the Miramichi Weekend newspaper, a The Branch’s cupboard at the Chatham Public Library total of 18 people attended that initial meeting. Based on contains copies of all Branch publications, also a large number of local books and family histories which the interest of those present, the decision was made to have been generously donated to us over the years. These form a local branch of the New Brunswick Genealogical are Society. Subsequent nominations and elections placed available for all members to use in their research. the following members as the first executive of the Over the past 25 years, members Branch: have not only researched their own family President: Carman Williston A Family Tree can wither and roots and participated in Branch Vice President: Don Ross die if no one tends its roots activities, but also have helped, and Secretary/Treasurer: Carl Landry continue to help, numerous others from near and far with their Director: Earle English inquiries. Director: Avadne Connolly Director: Billy Hilchey During 2016, the Branch will be holding a number of th Director: Nellie Williston special events to recognize and celebrate our 25 Anniversary and information on those events will be From that initial meeting, NBGS Miramchi Branch communicated as it becomes available. became a reality. Thanks to the dedication and support of those charter members, and all others who over the We began our celebrations at the April meeting with a ‘wee’ social, highlighted by the cutting of an years have volunteered their services whenever required, anniversary cake by Charter Member, Velna Dickson. After a we have not only survived for 25 years--we have thrived. short Today our membership of 100+ is comprised of people business meeting, members reminisced about their from the Miramichi area, as well as from many areas genealogical journeys and the people they’ve throughout North America. encountered along the way. As a Branch, we can proudly say that our accomplishments not only rival but exceed those of branches in larger cities. Just to highlight a few–ourbranch website with a database containing over 18,000 Let’s continue to grow and thrive as we begin our second quarter century! Submitted: Faye Baisley, President © NBGS-Miramichi Branch - 1 - MAY 2016 MEETING BY MEETING NBGS Miramichi Branch would like to update local members who have not been able to join us at monthly meetings, as well as those from 'away” on the activities of the group. With this in mind, we will let you know about the interesting speakers we have had lately and those who are booked to speak at upcoming branch meetings. If you are in the area, plan to drop in. Our meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday evening of the month (with the exception of July, August and December) at the Chatham Public Library, King Street, Miramichi East at 6:15 pm. January - In January, I amused the group with the life story of my ancestor Senator John Glasier, lumberman, and politician, around the time of Confederation. An unusual man, to be sure, who had many interesting exploits. (Editor: please refer to the February 2016 newsletter for a more detailed write-up on Mr. Glasier) February – regular business meeting. March - Marjorie Sinclair, who has been a librarian and is on the Board of Chatham Public Library, joined us for the March meeting. Marjorie and our librarian, Jennifer Wilcox, had written a book about the village of Nelson for the anniversary last year. Marjorie was kind enough to do a presentation of the History of Nelson through Photographs for us. It was truly an interesting presentation and, since Marjorie had done site visits, she was able to tell stories about the locations. April - Congratulations everyone – former and current members – the April meeting was an Anniversary meeting. Our very first meeting was April 19, 1991. We had a short business meeting followed by a social hour, shared stories and reminiscences with the group and had a very nice cake for the occasion. A more formal gathering will occur in September. May - In May, Charlotte Loggie will be on hand to tell us about her story delving into her family history here and overseas. June - Heather MacKenzie will tell us of her on-going research on the Mackenzie’s. As a McKenzie and MacKenzie descendant (yes, both grandmothers were Mc and Mac), I know I am looking forward to this presentation. We would love to have as many Mac/McKenzie’s as possible join us, even non- members! Heather would like to meet you. Mark your calendars: On Saturday, June 25, we will welcome Sally Armstrong to a special meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Seniors Building on Sutton Rd in Nelson (fondly known as the 'little white school'). Sally wrote the book on Charlotte Taylor, pioneer of Tabusintac. Sally is an author, journalist and human rights activist. She has been honoured by various institutions and has received 10 honorary doctorate degrees. Her work in Afghanistan and other war-torncountries on women's lives has been very important. There will be books for sale and a book-signing as well. We hope to have a good attendance for this meeting. Well known and world renowned speakers like Sally are a real gift and are inspirational. We would encourage book-lovers, genealogists, young people and women's groups, especially, to come. There will be no charge for admission, but donations will be accepted. Make a plan to come to honour and get to know this wonderful woman. That wraps up our meeting schedule. Until September, then, have a great summer, digging into your Roots. Submitted by Judy Vautour NEW BRANCH PUBLICATIONS One of our dedicated members, Penny Creamer, has undertaken a new project – People Profiles – resulting in a three volume set now in our Branch Library and available for sale. Volume one contains write-ups on individuals with surnames A to G; Volume 2 – surnames H to M; and Volume 3 – N to Z. These are transcribed from articles that originally appeared in newspapers over a number of years. Below is a sample of the material contained in these publications. UILKE (JEEP) BOSMA Family Risks Everything to Protect Girl by Kyle Houlston Uilke (Jeep) Bosma listened to the radio one morning in May 1940 as a report came across that Germany had invaded Holland. The Miramichi man says he remembers the Dutch anthem played for the last time. © NBGS-Miramichi Branch - 2 - MAY 2016 While listening to the sounds of war in the distance, he left his bakery by bicycle for the next village to bring his wife back to their small town of Grouw. “Our first thoughts were of shooting, looting and murder, but it didn’t happen. The Germans were very disciplined.” Fighting lasted about three days with the bombing of Rotterdam and other Dutch cities, Grouw, in northern Holland, saw the first German troops move in and take over. “At first, they took all our copper and church bells for ammunition. Soon they marked all the Jews with stars. We were given food stamps, rations, cigarettes, electricity, and told us to register for labor if the Germans needed us.” But Bosma did not sign up for fear of being sent to a work camp in Germany. Then came a curfew. No one was allowed out between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. Bosma attempted to sneak out one night to go to his bakery. “Just as I had stepped out and locked the door, I heard talking at the street corner no more than 50 feet away. I desperately tried to unlock the door and no sooner than I got in my house, two German shepherds hit the door. I heard the Germans walking up because they had the clinkers under their boots. They stood in front of the house for a while and left again. My heart was beating awfully hard.” Soon they started rounding up the Jews with the help of the “Jan Hagel.” These were natives of the Netherlands who helped the Germans hunt the Jews and seek out the Resistance. These people often thought the Germans would give them powerful or prestigious jobs after the war. Bosma’s sister worked for a Jewish man who wanted to hide his daughter from the invaders so Bosma talked his in- laws into hiding her in their home. When speaking of the Holocaust, he said, “We did not know what was happening, but had a strong idea.” When Bosma’s brother-in-law was taken to jail by the Germans, he saw what was happening to people who protected the Jews. He urged his parents to find her another place to hide after his release three months later.
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