John Henry CRITCH [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3, 4 in Feb 1878 in Shoal Bay (Cavendish), Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 5, 6 on Jan 19 1952 in Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland and was buried 7 in Jan 1952 in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. John married 8 Martha JACKSON on Nov 03 1902 in Shoal Bay (Cavendish), Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. John was employed as Fisherman 9. He joined religion Methodist / United - later changed to Anglican when married 10.
Other marriages:ANDREWS, Caroline
MARRIAGE:
1. John Henry was first married to Martha Jackson. They had four children together - (Eli, Blanche, Anthony George, and Martha Ann). After Martha's death John Henry married Caroline Andrews. Caroline was previously married to Eli Jackson. Caroline and Eli had two children together (Stanley Ernest Gordon and Douglas Andrew). Caroline and Eli's children later lived with Caroline and John Henry. It is not known if John Henry formally adopted Eli's children. Anthony George, son of Martha and John Henry, also later lived with Caroline and John Henry. It is not known if Caroline formally adopted Anthony George. Caroline and John Henry had one biological child named Eli Clarence.
CENSUS:
1.The 1921 Census of Cavendish includes the following:
Chritch; John; Cavendish; M; Head; Married; 1879; Feb; 42; Cavendish
Chritch; Caroline; Cavendish; F; Wife; Married; 1880; Nov; 41; Hearts Delight
Jackson; Stanley; Cavendish; M; Son; Single; 1905; Sept; 16; Cavendish
Chritch; George; Cavendish; M; Son; Single; 1907; Aug; 14; Cavendish
Jackson; Douglas; Cavendish; M; Son; Single; 1907; Oct; 14; Cavendish
Chritch; Eli; Cavendish; M; Son; Single; 1920; Mar; 1; Cavendish
Martha JACKSON [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3, 4 on May 21 1878 and was christened 5 on Jul 04 1878 in Green's Harbour, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. She died 6 about 1917. Martha married 7 John Henry CRITCH on Nov 03 1902 in Shoal Bay (Cavendish), Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.
CHRISTENING:
1. Per the NGB's transcription of Green's Harbour Mission, Trinity Bay, NL Parish Baptisms for 1867-1903 and NL GenWeb's transcription of same for 1873-1884:
"MARTHA JACKSON-daughter of - PHILLIP & MARTHA JACKSON - of - SHOAL Hr., BORN MAY 21, 1878. BAPTIZED JULY 4, 1878.....BAPTISM PERFORMED BY JAMES NURSE"
They had the following children:
M i Eli CRITCH 1, 2 was born 3 in Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 4 before 1921. F ii Blanche CRITCH M iii Anthony George CRITCH F iv Martha Ann CRITCH
Blanche CRITCH [Parents]
Anthony George CRITCH [Parents] 1, 2 was born 3 in Aug 1907 in Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 4, 5 in 1991 and was buried 6 in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Anthony married Emma JERRETT.
BURIAL:
1. Per headstone in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, NF:
CRITCH
Mother Father
Emma F Anthony G
1911 - 1989 1907 - 1991
'Safe In The Arms Of Jesus'(double plot with large 3-piece stone arrangement)
Emma JERRETT 1, 2 was born 3 in 1911. She died 4, 5 in 1989 and was buried 6 in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Emma married Anthony George CRITCH.
They had the following children:
M i Hector Winston CRITCH 1, 2 was born 3, 4 in 1935. He died 5 in 1936 and was buried 6 in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.
BURIAL:
1. Per headstone in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, NF:
CRITCH
Hector W
1935 - 1936
Stella B
1937 - 1938
'Beyond The Sunset'
(double infant-sized plot on the right)F ii Stella Blanch CRITCH 1, 2 was born 3, 4 in 1937. She died 5 in 1938 and was buried 6 in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. F iii Martha Elizabeth CRITCH M iv Henry George CRITCH
Eli Clarence CRITCH [Parents] 1 was born in Mar 1920 in Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 2 on Jan 24 2001 in Health Sciences Complex in St. John's, Newfoundland and was buried on Jan 27 2001 in Anglican Cemetary, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Eli married Bessie LEGGE.
Other marriages:TILLEY ROWE, Edna
OBITUARY:
1. From The Telegram - January 25, 2001.
"Critch, Eli C. - Passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, January 24, 2001, Eli Critch of Cavendish, aged 80 years. Predeceased by Bessie (nee Legge), 1966; Edna (nee Tilley), 1986; grandson Adam, 1984 and granddaughter Catherine, 1987. Leaving to mourn four daughters: Sheila (Brian Cantwell), Oakville, Ontario, Phyllis (The Venerable Ed Lewis), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Marilyn, (Victor Hopkins), Lawrencetown, N.S. and Debbie (Les Crocker), Cavendish: one son Greg (Doreen), Cavendish; step-son Raymond Rowe (Joan), Deer Lake and step-daughter Dale Williams, New Harbour; also leaving to mourn fourteen grandchildren: Terry, Derrick, Susan, Stanley, Stephen, Robbie, Wendy, Amy, Mark, Candace, Lacey, Shawn, Nicole and Jessica; six great-grandchildren: Jack, Alex, Nicholas, Max, Patty Anne and Dominic, a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Cavendish from where the funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Hugh Fudge and The Venerable Ed Lewis on Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish. Flowers gratefully declined. As expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo."
Bessie LEGGE 1, 2 was born 3 on Mar 01 1921. She died 4, 5 on Dec 22 1966 and was buried 6 in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Bessie married Eli Clarence CRITCH.
BURIAL:
1. Per headstone in Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, NF:
CRITCH
In Loving Memory Of
Bessie Legge Critch
Beloved Wife of Eli
Born March 1, 1921
Died Dec 22 1966
'Not Lost To Memory
Or to Love
But Safe In Our
Father's Home Above'(this plot is on the far right hand side of the cemetery - nearest the road)
They had the following children:
F i Sheila CRITCH F ii Phyllis Patricia CRITCH F iii Marilyn May CRITCH M iv Gregory Eli CRITCH F v Deborah Bessie CRITCH
Eli Clarence CRITCH [Parents] 1 was born in Mar 1920 in Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. He died 2 on Jan 24 2001 in Health Sciences Complex in St. John's, Newfoundland and was buried on Jan 27 2001 in Anglican Cemetary, Cavendish, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Eli married Edna TILLEY ROWE.
Other marriages:LEGGE, Bessie
OBITUARY:
1. From The Telegram - January 25, 2001.
"Critch, Eli C. - Passed away suddenly at the Health Sciences Complex on Wednesday, January 24, 2001, Eli Critch of Cavendish, aged 80 years. Predeceased by Bessie (nee Legge), 1966; Edna (nee Tilley), 1986; grandson Adam, 1984 and granddaughter Catherine, 1987. Leaving to mourn four daughters: Sheila (Brian Cantwell), Oakville, Ontario, Phyllis (The Venerable Ed Lewis), Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Marilyn, (Victor Hopkins), Lawrencetown, N.S. and Debbie (Les Crocker), Cavendish: one son Greg (Doreen), Cavendish; step-son Raymond Rowe (Joan), Deer Lake and step-daughter Dale Williams, New Harbour; also leaving to mourn fourteen grandchildren: Terry, Derrick, Susan, Stanley, Stephen, Robbie, Wendy, Amy, Mark, Candace, Lacey, Shawn, Nicole and Jessica; six great-grandchildren: Jack, Alex, Nicholas, Max, Patty Anne and Dominic, a large circle of other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Cavendish from where the funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Hugh Fudge and The Venerable Ed Lewis on Saturday, January 27th at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Cavendish. Flowers gratefully declined. As expressions of sympathy, donations in his memory gratefully accepted to the Newfoundland Cancer Treatment Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Warren's Funeral Home, Dildo."
Edna TILLEY ROWE 1 died 2 in 1986. She married Eli Clarence CRITCH.
Sheila CRITCH [Parents]
Phyllis Patricia CRITCH [Parents]
Marilyn May CRITCH [Parents]
Gregory Eli CRITCH [Parents]
Deborah Bessie CRITCH [Parents]