Tenth Generation (Continued)
Tenth Generation (Continued)
Family of John Nicholas Romkey (197) & Catherine Wolfe
456. John George Romkey (John Nicholas9, Johann Georg8, Johann Conrad Ramichen7, Johann Wendel6, Johann Georg Ramge5, Conrad4, Augustus3, Nikolaus Rämchen2, Nikolaus Reimbche1). Born on 19 Dec 1814 in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.12 John George was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 15 Feb 1815.12 John George died in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 Jan 1890; he was 75. Occupation: Farmer.
George Romkey and his children resided in the Ritcey’s Cove census district according to the 1871 Canadian census. George Romkey was a widower and a farmer. His sons Reuben and Stephen Romkey were fisherman. The family was German ethnic origin. They were all Methodists. (Statistics Canada, 1871 census: Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co. 195-E, Ritcey’s Cove, p. 17)
1881 census
George Romkey and his children resided in the Ritcey’s Cove census district according to the 1871 Canadian census. George Romkey was a widower and a farmer. His sons Reuben and Stephen Romkey were fisherman. The family was German ethnic origin. They were all Methodists. (Statistics Canada, 1871 census: Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co. 195-E, Ritcey’s Cove, p. 17)
1881 census
John George first married Mary Conrad. Born abt 1820 in Ritcey’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Mary died in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 May 1870; she was 50.15
Mary Romkey died of consumption.
Mary Romkey died of consumption.
On 23 May 1873 John George second married Abigail Mary Wentzell, daughter of John Wentzell & Catherine Elizabeth Zinck, in LaHave, Lunenburg Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.15 Born on 24 Jun 1839 in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10 Abigail Mary was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 20 Nov 1839.10
457. Christian Isaac Romkey (John Nicholas9, Johann Georg8, Johann Conrad Ramichen7, Johann Wendel6, Johann Georg Ramge5, Conrad4, Augustus3, Nikolaus Rämchen2, Nikolaus Reimbche1). Born on 8 Apr 1817 in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.12 Christian Isaac was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 2 Jun 1817.12
The widower Issac Romkey and his widowed mother resided in the Ritcey’s Cove census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They employed a servant named Sarah Conrad. Isaac Romkey was a farmer. He was Presbyterian. Catherine Romkey was a Methodist. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-B, Ritcey’s Cove, p. 44)
The widower Issac Romkey and his widowed mother resided in the Ritcey’s Cove census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They employed a servant named Sarah Conrad. Isaac Romkey was a farmer. He was Presbyterian. Catherine Romkey was a Methodist. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-B, Ritcey’s Cove, p. 44)
Bef 1849 Christian Isaac married Desiah Unknown. Born abt 1823. Desiah died in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, bef 1881; she was 58.
Isaac and Desiah Romkey with six children resied in the Ritcey’s Cove census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Catherine Romkey also lived in the household. Isaac Romey was a farmer. Emma and Louisa Romkey were teachers. James and Edmund Romkey were mariners. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-E, Ritcey’s Cove p. 16)
Isaac and Desiah Romkey with six children resied in the Ritcey’s Cove census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Catherine Romkey also lived in the household. Isaac Romey was a farmer. Emma and Louisa Romkey were teachers. James and Edmund Romkey were mariners. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-E, Ritcey’s Cove p. 16)
458. John Simeon Romkey (John Nicholas9, Johann Georg8, Johann Conrad Ramichen7, Johann Wendel6, Johann Georg Ramge5, Conrad4, Augustus3, Nikolaus Rämchen2, Nikolaus Reimbche1). Born on 1 Apr 1820 in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.12 John Simeon was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 9 Jun 1820.12 John Simeon died in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 2 May 1828; he was 8.12 Buried on 6 May 1828.12
459. Susanna Romkey (John Nicholas9, Johann Georg8, Johann Conrad Ramichen7, Johann Wendel6, Johann Georg Ramge5, Conrad4, Augustus3, Nikolaus Rämchen2, Nikolaus Reimbche1). Born on 27 Dec 1825 in Lower LaHave, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.12 Susanna was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 10 Jan 1826.12