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Rufine Petipas
1. Rufine Petipas was born on 6 Feb 1820 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. Rufine married Walter Bourke on 7 Jan 1845 in Arichat, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. Walter (son of William Bourke and Ludivine McDonald) was born in 1820-1821; died in btwn 1891/1901. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Bourke
was born in 1845-1846; and died. - 3. Jane Bourke
was born on 18 Aug 1861 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened on 18 Aug 1861; died in 1954 in D' Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada. - 4. Vital Bourke
was born on 20 Mar 1864; was christened on 15 May 1864 in D'Escousse; and died. - 5. Sophia Burk
was born on 19 Aug 1871 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 19 Sep 1872 in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 6. Virginia Bourke
was born in 1848-1849; and died. - 7. Caroline Bourke
was born in 1850-1851; and died. - 8. Catherine Bourke
was born on 29 Mar 1855 in D' Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada; died on 18 Mar 1922 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 9. James Henry Bourke
was born on 20 Jun 1860 in D'Escousse; and died; was buried on 24 Feb 1861 in D'Escousse. - 10. Marguerite-Elizabeth Bourke
was born on 20 Jul 1867; was christened on 22 Jul 1867 in D'Escousse; and died.
- 2. William Bourke
Generation: 2
2. William Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born in 1845-1846; and died. William married Judique Poirier on 29 Jan 1872 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia. Judique (daughter of Benjamin Poirer and Celeste Grenon) was born on 1 Oct 1840 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 5 Mar 1930 in Descousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Michael Burk
was born on 8 Feb 1873 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 12. Joseph Burke
was born on 23 May 1874 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 13. William Burke, Jr.
was born on 6 Jun 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 11 Aug 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 14. Seraphine Bourque
was born on 29 Jan 1878 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 15. Therese Jeanne Bourke
was born on 25 Dec 1879 in D'Escousse, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia; died on 25 Dec 1972. - 16. Celeste Bourque
was born on 10 Nov 1880 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died.
- 11. Michael Burk
3. Jane Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born on 18 Aug 1861 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened on 18 Aug 1861; died in 1954 in D' Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada. Jane married Pierre Samson on 20 Jan 1890 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia. Pierre (son of Augustin Samson and Marine Petitpas) was born on 29 Jun 1855 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 19 Mar 1935 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Angus Peter Samson
was born on 20 Dec 1890 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia; was christened on 21 Dec 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 14 May 1975 in Poirierville, Nova Scotia. - 18. Margaret Diana Samson
was born in 1897 in Nova Scotia, Canada; and died; was buried on 2 Nov 1985 in Lower Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 19. Walter James Samson
was born on 30 Aug 1898 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 20. Prudent Samson
was born on 30 Aug 1891 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 21. Mable Edna Samson
was born in 1903 in Poirierville, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 Jan 1984 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 22. Mary V. Samson
was born on 2 Sep 1895 in D"Escousse, Richmond County, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; and died.
- 17. Angus Peter Samson
4. Vital Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born on 20 Mar 1864; was christened on 15 May 1864 in D'Escousse; and died. 5. Sophia Burk
(1.Rufine1) was born on 19 Aug 1871 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 19 Sep 1872 in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 6. Virginia Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born in 1848-1849; and died. 7. Caroline Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born in 1850-1851; and died. Caroline married Cyprian Jeffery Josse on 15 Feb 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Cyprian (son of Henry Honore Josse and Helene Coupe) was born in 1837; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. William Josse
was born on 28 Feb 1883 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 24. Archange Elizabeth Josse
was born on 15 Nov 1877 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died in 1878 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 25. Mary Josse
was born on 31 May 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 24 Jun 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 26. Henry Josse
was born on 5 May 1888 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 27. Caroline Jane Josse
was born on 17 Oct 1880 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 28. Joseph Josse
was born on 31 May 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 29. Archange Elizabeth Josse
was born on 27 Jun 1879 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 10 Sep 1879 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 23. William Josse
8. Catherine Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born on 29 Mar 1855 in D' Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada; died on 18 Mar 1922 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Catherine married Zefferin Landry on 16 Feb 1885 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Zefferin (son of Zephirin Landry and Madeleine Landry) was born on 18 Aug 1853 in River Bourgeois, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 8 Apr 1920 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Anne Nancy Landry
was born on 22 May 1888 in L'Ardoise, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 31. Joseph Vital Landry
was born on 12 Sep 1886 in L'Ardoise, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 32. Charles Alexandre Landry
was born on 4 May 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 Aug 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 33. Marie Sophie Landry
was born on 4 May 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 22 Jul 1890. - 34. Victor Landry
was born on 26 May 1892 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 8 Dec 1900 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 35. Caroline Jane Landry
was born on 3 Dec 1893 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 31 May 1913 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 30. Anne Nancy Landry
9. James Henry Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born on 20 Jun 1860 in D'Escousse; and died; was buried on 24 Feb 1861 in D'Escousse. 10. Marguerite-Elizabeth Bourke
(1.Rufine1) was born on 20 Jul 1867; was christened on 22 Jul 1867 in D'Escousse; and died. Family/Spouse: Basile-Antoine Arsenault. Basile-Antoine was born in 1866-1867; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
11. Michael Burk
(2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 8 Feb 1873 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 12. Joseph Burke
(2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 23 May 1874 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 13. William Burke, Jr.
(2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 6 Jun 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 11 Aug 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 14. Seraphine Bourque
(2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 29 Jan 1878 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 15. Therese Jeanne Bourke
(2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 25 Dec 1879 in D'Escousse, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia; died on 25 Dec 1972. Therese married Alfred Daniel Pettipas on 16 Nov 1909 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alfred (son of Damien Petitpas and Gracieuse Poirier) was born on 27 Dec 1875 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened on 27 Dec 1875 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died in 1954. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Margaret Cecilia Petitpas
was born on 14 Aug 1910; died on 28 Jan 1960; was buried in Lower Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 37. Michael Pettipas
was born on 30 Jul 1912 in D'Escousse, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia; died in Jul 1991. - 38. Dora Pettipas
was born on 22 Sep 1920 in D'Escousse, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia; died in 1942.
- 36. Margaret Cecilia Petitpas
16. Celeste Bourque
(2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 10 Nov 1880 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 17. Angus Peter Samson
(3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 20 Dec 1890 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia; was christened on 21 Dec 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 14 May 1975 in Poirierville, Nova Scotia. Angus married Georgina Bonin on 15 Aug 1913 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia. Georgina (daughter of Jules Bona and Artemise Samson) was born on 6 Nov 1892 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia; died on 7 Dec 1918. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. Anita Evangeline Samson
was born in 1913 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia; died on 23 May 2005 in Arichat , Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Angus married Sophie Louise Cordeau on 26 Nov 1928 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sophie (daughter of George Victor Cordeau and Maria Jane McDonald) was born on 30 Oct 1906 in Poirierville, Richmond County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 15 Sep 1993 in Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 39. Anita Evangeline Samson
18. Margaret Diana Samson
(3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born in 1897 in Nova Scotia, Canada; and died; was buried on 2 Nov 1985 in Lower Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Margaret married Joseph Walter Leblanc on 30 Jan 1918 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joseph (son of Remi Alfred Leblanc and Melina Beranger) was born on 10 Apr 1898 in Arichat, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was christened on 11 Apr 1898 in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 31 Jan 1973 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Fergusons Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 40. Mary Melina Leblanc
was born on 7 Dec 1920 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 Dec 1997 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 41. Joseph Alcide Leblanc
was born on 26 Jan 1922 in Poirierville, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 28 Dec 1961 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 42. Lawerance Joseph Leblanc
was born on 10 Feb 1923 in Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. - 43. Mathilde Leblanc
was born on 20 Nov 1925 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 16 Dec 1998. - 44. Joesph Martin Leblanc
was born on 28 May 1927 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 27 Dec 2021 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 45. Helen Kathrine Leblanc
was born on 26 Nov 1928 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 16 Sep 1929 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 1929 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 46. Edwina Leblanc
was born on 26 Feb 1930 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 15 Jan 1978 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. - 47. Harold Allen Leblanc
was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 1 May 2020 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 48. Shirley Anne Leblanc
was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 18 Jan 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. - 49. Arthur Prudent Leblanc
was born on 4 Apr 1938 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 27 Mar 2024 in Arnprior, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.
- 40. Mary Melina Leblanc
19. Walter James Samson
(3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 30 Aug 1898 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 20. Prudent Samson
(3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 30 Aug 1891 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 21. Mable Edna Samson
(3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born in 1903 in Poirierville, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 Jan 1984 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 22. Mary V. Samson
(3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 2 Sep 1895 in D"Escousse, Richmond County, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 23. William Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 28 Feb 1883 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 24. Archange Elizabeth Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 15 Nov 1877 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died in 1878 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 25. Mary Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 31 May 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 24 Jun 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 26. Henry Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 5 May 1888 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 27. Caroline Jane Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 17 Oct 1880 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 28. Joseph Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 31 May 1876 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 29. Archange Elizabeth Josse
(7.Caroline2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 27 Jun 1879 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 10 Sep 1879 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 30. Anne Nancy Landry
(8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 22 May 1888 in L'Ardoise, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. Anne married Thomas Poirier on 1 Nov 1910 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Thomas (son of Maxime Poirier and Marguerite McDonald) was born on 23 Jun 1882 in Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. Vital Lawrence Poirier
was born about 1915 in Poirierville, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 18 Feb 1998 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 50. Vital Lawrence Poirier
31. Joseph Vital Landry
(8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 12 Sep 1886 in L'Ardoise, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 32. Charles Alexandre Landry
(8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 4 May 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 Aug 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 33. Marie Sophie Landry
(8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 4 May 1890 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 22 Jul 1890. 34. Victor Landry
(8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 26 May 1892 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 8 Dec 1900 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 35. Caroline Jane Landry
(8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 3 Dec 1893 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 31 May 1913 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Generation: 4
36. Margaret Cecilia Petitpas
(15.Therese3, 2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 14 Aug 1910; died on 28 Jan 1960; was buried in Lower Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 37. Michael Pettipas
(15.Therese3, 2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 30 Jul 1912 in D'Escousse, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia; died in Jul 1991. 38. Dora Pettipas
(15.Therese3, 2.William2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 22 Sep 1920 in D'Escousse, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia; died in 1942. 39. Anita Evangeline Samson
(17.Angus3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born in 1913 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia; died on 23 May 2005 in Arichat , Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. Family/Spouse: Francis-Leo Josse. Francis-Leo (son of Jean-Hubert Josse and Catherine Anne Maillet) was born on 25 Jul 1903 in D' Escousse, Richmond County Nova Scotia; died on 19 Apr 1986 in Antigonish, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Anna Mary Yvonne Josse
was born in 1938 in D' Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada; died in 1942 in D' Escousse, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Canada. - 52. Catherine Georgina Josse
was born on 26 Mar 1942 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 14 Feb 2025 in Evanston, Nova Scotia, Canada. - 53. Francis Lloyd Josse
was born in 1943; died in 1943.
- 51. Anna Mary Yvonne Josse
40. Mary Melina Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 7 Dec 1920 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 12 Dec 1997 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 41. Joseph Alcide Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 26 Jan 1922 in Poirierville, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 28 Dec 1961 in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in D'Escousse, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. 42. Lawerance Joseph Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 10 Feb 1923 in Nova Scotia, Canada; and died. 43. Mathilde Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 20 Nov 1925 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 16 Dec 1998. 44. Joesph Martin Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 28 May 1927 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 27 Dec 2021 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 45. Helen Kathrine Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 26 Nov 1928 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 16 Sep 1929 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 1929 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 46. Edwina Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 26 Feb 1930 in Dartmouth, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 15 Jan 1978 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. 47. Harold Allen Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 1 May 2020 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 48. Shirley Anne Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 4 Dec 1935 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 18 Jan 2025 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 49. Arthur Prudent Leblanc
(18.Margaret3, 3.Jane2, 1.Rufine1) was born on 4 Apr 1938 in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 27 Mar 2024 in Arnprior, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. 50. Vital Lawrence Poirier
(30.Anne3, 8.Catherine2, 1.Rufine1) was born about 1915 in Poirierville, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 18 Feb 1998 in Sydney, Cape Breton, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
