Help Us Rebuild History at the Saint-Colomban Cemetery!

Join us in preserving the rich heritage of the Saint-Colomban Cemetery by supporting our fundraising campaign to rebuild the crumbling wall that safeguards numerous historic monuments. Together, we can ensure the protection and restoration of this sacred site for generations to come.

The Need

The existing wall supporting the monuments in the Saint-Colomban Cemetery is deteriorating, putting at risk the precious monuments that bear witness to the history of this cherished community. Without prompt intervention, these irreplaceable artifacts may be lost forever. We aim to raise $30,000 to rebuild the wall and safeguard the memory of the past.

Our Goal

With your generous contributions, we will rebuild the wall, reinforcing its structural integrity and preserving the historic monuments within its protective embrace. Your support will directly impact the preservation of this sacred space, enabling future generations to connect with their ancestors and appreciate the heritage that defines us.

Why it Matters

The Saint-Colomban Cemetery is not just a resting place for the departed but also a living testament to the cultural and historical legacy of our community. By rebuilding the wall, we are not only honoring the memory of those who came before us but also ensuring that their stories and contributions endure.

Join Us

Help us reach our $30,000 goal by making a donation today! Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact on the restoration of this sacred site. Together, let's watch the thermometer rise as we strive to rebuild history, one brick at a time.

Donate and Make a Difference

Visit our donation form to make a secure online donation. You can also contribute by sending a cheque to CIMPN at 61 rue Somerset, Baie D’Urfe, Quebec, Canada, H9X 2V8. Let's work together to rebuild the wall and preserve the remarkable legacy of the Saint-Colomban Cemetery.

Thank you for your support and for joining us in this important endeavor. Together, we can ensure that the past continues to inspire and educate future generations.

Grace - Gavin

SC-Irish Admin - Mon, 10/12/2020 - 21:35

Judith Grace and Sam O'Rourke* are my great great grandparents. Judith's mother's name was also recorded as 'Mary Gordon/Garland' in the priest's notes.

So, here goes the Grace family history, and note that the b. is usually the day they are baptized and not born & d. is the day they were buried and not the day they died. You have to look for the original documents to determine this precisely:

Michael Grace (b. abt. 1763 in Ireland & died in 1841, St. Columban, Quebec) married Mary Gavin (Gordon) (b. abt. 1763, Kilkenny, Ireland & died July 22, 1842, St. Columban, Quebec) in Ireland abt. 1819.

Children:

1) John b. abt. 1792 d. April 22, 1878

2) Judith b. abt. 1791 d. Oct. 16, 1856

3) Thomas b. abt. 1795 d. ?

4) Patrick b. abt. 1799 d. April 13, 1882

1) John Grace (b. abt. 1792 &) marries Judith Campfield ( b. abt. 1800, daughter of Martin C. & Theresa Dever d. June 3, 1888) on November 13, 1825 in St. Scholastique.

  • b. 1826 Dec. 3 Mary d. July 20, 1865
  • b. 1828 July 8 Michael & marries Catherine O’Neil January 11, 1859 (b. abt. 1834 daughter of Patrick O & Mary Clooney d. April 8, 1878) - b. 1860 Feb. 24 John d. March 12, 1862
    • b. 1861 Sept. 22 Patrick
    • b. 1863 May 19 William d. July 29, 1863
    • b. 1864 April 27 John d. Oct. 7, 1878
    • b. 1867 Feb. 20 William John
    • b. 1868 Feb. 19 Mary Ann Theresa
    • b. 1872 June 7 Michael Thomas

  • b. 1834 Patrick d. July 27, 1899

  • b. 1839 Elizabeth d. June 4, 1867

  • b. 1841 Dec. 5 John d. May 21, 1862

  • b. 1836 Feb. 7 William & marries Cantwell

2) Judith marries Sam O’Rourke* (Sam O* & Joanne Boucher, King’s Co., Ireland, d. January 8, 1877) on February 16, 1824 at Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal

  • b. 1826 March 25 Mary marries Thomas McEvoy Feb. 19, 1844

  • b. 1827 Nov. 5 Jane marries Michael Phelan Feb. 4, 1851

  • b. 1829 April 17 Diane marries Mathew? d. 1829

  • b. 1833 Aug. 28 Samuel* marries Catherine Phelan

    • b. 1858 Sept. 1 Michael Samuel marries Ann Keyes

    • b. 1860 Sept 12 Ann Judith marries Michael Stapleton

    • b. 1862 Nov. 29 Mary d. June 12, 1864

    • b. 1865 April 20 Mary Jane marries Ned Whelan

    • b. 1867 June 14 John Joseph* marries Catherine Lawton (Bonnavista Bay, King’s Cove, Nld.)

    • b. 1869 Catherine d. July 1, 1889

    • b. 1871 Aug. 13 James Patrick

    • b. 1874 Rose Amelia d. April 28, 1884

    • b. 1876 July 12 Paulina Margaret

  • b. 1835 Dec. 10 John

3) Thomas marries Mary Dwyer

  • b. Mary & marries James Daly January 8, 1840

  • b. Thomas & marries Eleonora McKinley November 11, 1856 (b. abt. 1830 relative of John Henderson)

    • b. 1857 March 22 James Patrick

4) Patrick (b. abt. 1799 died April 13, 1882) marries Honora McEvoy (b. abt. 1802 & dies April 22, 1867)

  • b. Edward marries Catherine Travers in Vermont, USA

    • b. 1868 March 14 Robert Joseph

    • b. 1870 March 1 Michael d. August 9, 1970

  • b. Elizabeth marries Will Green January 2, 1851

  • b. Mary marries James Kennedy

  • b. Catherine marries Joseph Phelan January 19, 1857

  • b. 1840 Sept. 30 Judith marries Holloways

  • b. 1842 Aug. 9 Bridget marries James Ryan Sept. 19, 1864

  • b. 1846 July 31 Eleonora

  • b. 1848 Sept. 21 James

  • b. Michael marries Mary O’Neil

    • b. 1858 Sept. 7 Mary Jane d. May 29, 1864

    • b. 1860 April 2 Patrick

    • b. 1862 March 29 Catherine

    • b. 1864 Feb. 26 Juliana

    • b. 1866 April 2 Edward