Victor John SIMMONS [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6 in May 1908 in Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 7 on Apr 04 1955 and was buried 8 in United Church Cemetery, Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Victor married Jessie.
CENSUS:
1. The 1935 Census of Green's Harbour includes the following entry:
Surname; Given Names; Position; Sex; Status; Age; Religion
Simmons; Victor; Head; M; Married; 27; UC
Simmons; Jessie; Wife; F; Married; 27; UC
Simmons; Robert Henry; Son; M; Single; 4; UC
Simmons; Mabel Helen; Daughter; F; Single; 1; UC
Simmons; Eric; Brother; M; Single; 23; UCBURIAL:
1. Per the NGB's transcription of the Green's Harbour United Church Cemetery:
"Victor Simmons ; April 4,1955 ,46 Yrs.10 Mts."
They had the following children:
M i Robert Henry SIMMONS F ii Mabel Helen SIMMONS
Norman SOOLEY 1 died 2 before 1998. He married Caroline Ella Louise SIMMONS.
DEATH:
1. I have his obit on file.
Caroline Ella Louise SIMMONS [Parents]
Other marriages:, Vern
They had the following children:
M i Tony SOOLEY
Caroline Ella Louise SIMMONS [Parents]
Other marriages:SOOLEY, Norman
Robert Henry SIMMONS [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3, 4 in 1931. He died 5 in 1986 and was buried 6 in United Church Cemetery, Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Robert married Grace K..
BURIAL:
1. Per the NGB's transcription of the Green's Harbour United Church Cemetery:
"Robert H. Simmons ; 1931 - 1986 ; Husband of Grace Simmons"
Grace K. 1 was born 2 in 1934. She died 3 in 1984 and was buried 4 in United Church Cemetery, Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Grace married Robert Henry SIMMONS.
BURIAL:
1. Per the NGB's transcription of the Green's Harbour United Church Cemetery:
"Grace K. Simmons ; 1934 - 1984 ; Wife of Robert H. Simmons"
Cyril SIMMONS [Parents] 1 was born 2 on Jul 25 1941 in Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 3 on Jul 28 2000. Cyril married Peggy LACEY. Cyril resided 4 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Other marriages:,
DEATH:
1. From the July 29, 2000 issue of The Telegram:
"SIMMONS, Cyril - (July 25, 1941 - July 28, 2000). Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, Cyril Simmons of Green`s Harbour, age 59 years. Predeceased by his parents: Ambrose and Ethel Simmons. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 28 years Peggy (Lacey) and their cherished son Ian and Cyril`s children: Paula, Michelle, Scott and Rodney; one brother Charles (Mac) (Minnie); two sisters: Ella Sooley (friend Vern) and Myra; special aunt Winnie Simmons (Parsons); many cherished nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; as well as a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive condolences at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, July 31, 2000 from 7-10 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Cyril Simmons Memorial Fund or a charity of one`s choice."
They had the following children:
M i Ian SIMMONS F ii Paula SIMMONS F iii Michelle SIMMONS M iv Scott SIMMONS M v Rodney SIMMONS
Cyril SIMMONS [Parents] 1 was born 2 on Jul 25 1941 in Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 3 on Jul 28 2000. Cyril resided 4 in St. John's, Newfoundland.
Other marriages:LACEY, Peggy
DEATH:
1. From the July 29, 2000 issue of The Telegram:
"SIMMONS, Cyril - (July 25, 1941 - July 28, 2000). Passed peacefully away in the presence of his loving family, Cyril Simmons of Green`s Harbour, age 59 years. Predeceased by his parents: Ambrose and Ethel Simmons. Leaving to mourn his loving wife of 28 years Peggy (Lacey) and their cherished son Ian and Cyril`s children: Paula, Michelle, Scott and Rodney; one brother Charles (Mac) (Minnie); two sisters: Ella Sooley (friend Vern) and Myra; special aunt Winnie Simmons (Parsons); many cherished nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; as well as a large circle of family and friends. Cremation has taken place. Family will receive condolences at Carnell`s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, July 31, 2000 from 7-10 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to the Cyril Simmons Memorial Fund or a charity of one`s choice."
He had the following children:
F i Paula SIMMONS F ii Michelle SIMMONS M iii Scott SIMMONS M iv Rodney SIMMONS
Charles SIMMONS [Parents]
Ernest John NEWHOOK [Parents] 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6, 7 on Nov 01 1875 in Dildo, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and was christened 8 on Dec 26 1875 in New Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He married Gertrude DAY.
NOTES:
1. Per message on Ancestry.com:
Newhooks of Newfoundland
Author: Tim Addison Date: 28 May 2000 6:51 AM GMTAm researching my wife's family tree, surname NEWHOOK, of Trinity Bay, NFLD. There is a wealth of info on the early Newhooks from the UK in 1700's but nothing recent. I am trying to establish a link from Grandfather Ernest Newhook, born maybe 1880's, married, Gertrude Day, and had children Selby, Boyne, Ernie, (Wallace) Lloyd b 7 Feb 1918, William and Meretta to the earlier Newhooks. Ernest (the elder) moved the family to NY city in the '20s and was killed in an accident in about 1925. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with knowlwdge of this line of Newhooks.
2. Found on http://www.bklyn-genealogy-info.com/ under Brooklyn Standard Union, July 14,1929:
14 July 1929
THREE ARE KILLED IN DRYDOCK BLAST
3 Workmen Badly Hurt, 15 Others Injured When Air Pressure Causes Explosion at Robins Pier-Damage, Unestimated as Yet, May Reach Several Thousand Dollars Company Officials Refuse to Give Information and Have Hose Turned on Reporters
Fifty at Labor on Tanker When Terrific Rumble Starts- Timbers Fly, Crush Score
Three men were killed, three were injured and fifteen were slightly hurt this morning when a pontoon at the Robbins Dry Dock and Repair Company, foot of Third street, Erie Basin, blew out under the pressure of compressed air, tore a hole thirty by twenty feet in the side of the dock and did damage amounting to several thousand dollars.
Officials at the dry dock, immediately after the arrival of police, ordered all spectators, including newspapermen, outside the dock enclosure. When reporters later attempted to gain more information concerning the accident, fire hose was turned on them and they were scattered by the water's force.The dead men are:
CHRISTOPHER KELLY, 49, of 351 Fifty-fifth street.
PHILIP BURNS, 33, of 1915 Haring street.
THOMAS KENNEDY, 47, of 74 Dikeman street.The injured are:
Ernest NEWHOOK, 47, of 373 Eighteenth street, lacerations of the scalp, possible fracture of the skull and a crushed compound fracture of the right leg which may necessitate amputation. He is to be operated on this afternoon at Long Island College Hospital if his condition permits.
Joseph CAMPBELL, 28, of 317 Fifty-third street, Long Island College Hospital, lacerations of the scalp and contusions of the leg.
James BLAKE, 36, of 256 Midwood street, Long Island College Hospital, contusions of the head and left shoulder.
Charles YACCONE, 46, of 217 Bay Thirteenth street, Holy Family Hospital, internal injuries.
Vincent DAMERA, 32, of 10 Coles street, Holy Family Hospital, internal injuries.Treated, Sent Home
The following were treated by ambulance surgeons at the scene and allowed to go home:
Gus ANDERSON, 53, of 741 Forty-sixth street, lacerations of the left hand.
Michael LYNCH, 27, of 613 Fourth avenue, lacerations of the left leg.
Dominick DELRIE, 28, of 274 Columbia street, lacerations of the left arm.
Edward AGROW, 52, 8821 Seventeenth avenue, lacerations of both arms.
Patrick McLAUGHLIN, 50, of 169 Beard street, sprained right ankle.
Ernest KASOLA, 42, of 586 Third avenue, shock.
Ralph CALDELINO, 40, of 529 Pine street, lacerations of the left leg.
Nicalo SCROFFA, 46, of 58 Coles street, contusions of the left leg.
Ralph DONELLO, 40, of 29 Second place, lacerations of the left shoulder.
Samuel JUNDA, 37, of 154 Mott street, Manhattan, lacerations of the left leg.
Andrew RIGGO, 44, of 157 Mott street, Manhattan, lacerations of the left arm.Give Different Names
The officials also gave a different set of names for the injured, calling NEWHOOK, Richard NEWELL, of 549 Park place, and CAMPBELL, Frank CAMPBELL.
Fifty men were working in the dry dock at the time. The tanker Gulf Penn, belonging to the Gulf Refining Company, had just been raised by the dry dock and the workmen, all except the three killed and two seriously injured, were employed by the National Marine Contracting Company of 16 Wyckoff avenue.
Suddenly there came a tremendous rumbling and then a blast which tore one side of the dry dock out. Timbers flew high into the air, and descending, crushed the three men.
The automatic signal sent in an alarm and within a few minutes police and fire emergency squads were on the scene.
After ascertaining that there was no fire or smoke, the police took charge and cleared the dock of spectators. The dead men were taken to the Kings County Hospital morgue and the injured to the hospital.
Investigation at first failed to ascertain the cause of the explosion. It was believed that the blast came from oil gases left in the tanker, but examination showed there were no signs of an explosion on the ship.
Then the pontoon, by which the dry dock is raised, was examined and found to have been blown out completely, the blast carrying with it the heavy timbered sides of the dock.Splinters Cause Deaths
It was the flying splinters and timbers from the dock construction which, thrown high in the air by the blast, fell upon the workmen, killing and injuring them.
The dead men and the two seriously injured were employed by the dry dock and were standing near the pontoon when the explosion occurred.
The pontoon, it was explained by dock officials, is one of a series by which the dry dock is raised after the ship has been placed in it. The pontoons are filled with air under high compression which drives out the water and gives them buoyancy sufficient to raise the huge dock high enough to bring the hull of the ship inside out of the water.
The Gulf Penn had been sent to dry dock for an overhauling and fifty workmen were scraping her bottom when the explosion occurred. A cordon of police was placed about the plant to insure against entrance.CENSUS:
1. Per the 1921 Census of Dildo:
NEWHOOK; Earnest; M; head; married; 1876; Nov; 45; Dildo
NEWHOOK; Gertie; F; wife; married; 1886; Dec; 35; Green’s Hr.
NEWHOOK; Wm; M; son; single; 1910; Dec; 11; Dildo
NEWHOOK; Sylby; M; son; single; 1912; June; 9; Dildo
NEWHOOK; Myretta; F; dau; single; 1914; Aug; 7; Dildo
NEWHOOK; Bryne; M; son; single; 1915; Oct; 6; Dildo
NEWHOOK; Llyod [sic]; M; son; single; 1917; Feb; 4; Dildo
NEWHOOK; Roy; M; son; single; 1921; Aug; 1 m.; Dildo
Gertrude DAY "Gertie" 1, 2, 3, 4 was born 5, 6 in Dec 1886 in Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. She married Ernest John NEWHOOK.
Other marriages:PARSONS,
They had the following children:
M i William Gordon NEWHOOK M ii Selby James NEWHOOK F iii Meretta NEWHOOK M iv Boyne Day NEWHOOK M v Wallace Lloyd NEWHOOK M vi Ernest Roy NEWHOOK M vii Ernest J. NEWHOOK 1 was born 2 in 1926. He died 3 on Apr 03 1945.
NOTES:
1. Per Tim Addison:
"Ernie Newhook was in the US Army Air Force at Shenango Valley Post, Sharon, Pennsylvania. I believe he was killed in WWII."
2. Per Willis P. Martin's book "Two Outports: A History of Dildo - New Harbour", page 197:
"Ernest J. Newhook was born in 1926, the son of Ernest and Gertrudee Newhook of Dildo. The family moved to the U.S. in the 1930s and lived there for some time before the death of the father in an industrial accident. Ernest J. returned to Newfoundland with his mother, but three or four of his siblings remained in the U.S. It appears that he returned to the U.S. and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force."
3. Per the Timberwolf Artifacts K.I.A. Memorial at http://timberwolf104.tripod.com/index.html:
Honoring those killed in action serving with the W.W. II. 104th Army Infantry Divsion.
NAME Newhook, Ernest R.
RANK Pfc.
UNIT 413th Regiment
DATE OF DEATH 04/02/45
CEMETERY Netherlands American Cemetery (http://www.abmc.gov/ne.htm)
William Gordon NEWHOOK [Parents]
Wallace Lloyd NEWHOOK [Parents]
They had the following children:
F i NEWHOOK