Dictionary

This is my grandmother's (Hilda Bursey's) old dictionary. She brought it with her from Old Perlican when she moved to Saint John. It was important to her because she planned on becoming a school teacher, but for whatever reason, that never worked out. She dated this January 1929, so she would have been 18 years old. It was probably her last year living in Old Perlican. The first page is torn, but you can still see that it was given to her by her uncle Jim.

Hilda (Bursey) and Bill Loder Grave

Here is a photo of the gravestone for Hilda (Bursey) and Bill Loder at Fern Hill Cemetery in Saint John, New Brunswick. The grave is very close to the entrance on Westmorland Road. The little apple tree by the headstone has been removed since this photo was taken of Hilda.

 Hilda May (b July 28,1911-d) and husband Bill (William) Loder (b1903-d)

England Bursey Theory

Thanks to George Smith for this exciting new info...

George believes (and I agree) that the England Burseys and North American Burseys all share the same distant ancestor of William Bursey born 1703 and his wife Mary Stevens.William was recorded as being a Tailor in the town of Christchurch, Dorset, England in 1746.

Here are photos of George's grandfather, George Bursey and one with his wife Catherine on their wedding day 1921. I have reposted a photo of Wallace Bursey from Old Perlican NF. George and I both think there is a strong resemblance. Post a comment or email me to let me know what you think. There are more photos of Wallace throughout the site.


Thanks George!

George and Catherine Bursey

George Bursey

Wallace (Wally) Bursey

Fred Bursey

Fred Bursey b1882-d1950

Fred Bursey (b 1882-d 1950), son of William James Bursey and Matilda Pike (brother of John Bursey). Photo provided by Frank Beaudoin (thanks so much!).

Bursey Postcard

This is a photo postcard. I can't really make out the back. Seated in the photo is Julia Poppea (Strickland) Bursey. Not sure about the other two -- I would assume these are Julia's brother and sister, but I don't have much of the Strickland family tree.

Bursey Family Gatherings

Bursey family taken in Belle Isle, NB. Notice the "B" on the window shutters and the Bursey sign to the right of the house. I need to figure out who is who, but for now I know Hilda is seated in the green dress, with daughter Norma on the grass closest to her. Pretty sure that is Nan's (Hilda) dog Toby off to the right. Bill Loder in in the plaid shirt in the back.


Another unmarked photo except the date, 1969. That is Hilda on far left with husband Bill Loder. Please let me know if anyone can help me ID these folks.

Hilda, Bill and I think Rebie again.

"Uncle" Bursey on left (Elisha Bursey) Bill Loder with wife Hilda.

Norma Loder with her dog Toby in 1963.

Norma, Hilda and "Aunt Rebie"... (Rebecca Matilda Davidson) wife of Elisha Bursey.

Books by Bursey Family

Here are a few books written by the Bursey family relatives.

Seeking Wedding Photos

Bill and Hilda Loder at their home, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

It just occurred to me that I do not have one photo from my Grandparents' wedding. If there is anyone reading this blog out there who happens to have a wedding photo of Hilda Bursey and Bill Loder, from Saint John, NB on April 1933, I would be really, really appreciative if you would email it to me. I am not sure what she wore, or who attended, but I would assume that Stan Bursey was probably there, maybe Vera Bursey or Wally Bursey, etc.

It is very odd that they didn't have any pics of their wedding. They were always taking photos, and I have tons of photos from other people's weddings. It could be that maybe they were damaged over the years. But it would be wonderful to have a photo.

I have this photo with no note on it. I suppose this could have been the day, but I am really just guessing. I was told she wore a blue dress on her wedding day.

Bill and Hilda Loder

Carmarthen Street Church where they were married in Saint John, NB
 

Here are some more photos from the 25th Wedding Anniversary party.

Hilda and Bill cut the cake with Aunt Mary Cramm looking on. 1958

John Bursey

John Bursey

John and brother Fred

John Bursey with his dog

John Bursey

John with his mother, Matilda (nee Pike) and sister Mary

John with daughter Mary (Hawtense) and his 2nd wife Dinah (nee Blunden)

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John

John and Dinah

John Bursey in middle

Middle is John Bursey. Others are unknown,but could possibly be his brothers Elisha, William James or Reuben. If anyone knows, please let me know.

John's brother Fred Bursey with pipe

John Bursey with daughter Mary (front), his sister Mary (back left), mother Matilda (nee Pike), I think that may be John's daughter Vera and her husband in the back, John's sons on the right, Stan in the suspenders and Wally in the front.

Nellie at Grave

Nellie (Mary Ellen Ash) Bursey, wife of Fred Bursey, at the graves of Fred's brother William James Bursey and wife Gladys (nee Close). Gladys passed in 1994 and was more than likely the one taking this photo.

Cramm Photos

Max Cramm

Max, Cam, Frank, Jimmy Cramm

Photo says Max Cramm (standing), Cam Cramm , Frank Cramm (front right), Jimmy (front left). Not sure who Max and Jimmy are. I do see a reference that Fanny and Cam got married at Maxwell Camm's house when she was 20.

UPDATE: I have been told Max is Cam's brother and Jim is Max's son.

Cam Cramm, Fanny Cramm and sister, Hilda Loder 

Frank and Mom Fanny Cramm

Marge Bursey

Photo says Marge Bursey 1947 Saint John, NB. I am not sure if this is Marjorie Ella Bursey (married name Spence), Reuben's daughter. Reuben married Fanny Barrett. He was son of William James Bursey and Matilda Pike, and John Bursey's brother. If anyone has any information, please let me know.

Hazel and Stan Visiting

Hilda (nee Bursey) Loder with her dog Toby. Taken at 159 St James Street, Saint John, NB

Norma (Hilda's daughter) and Hazel (Stan Bursey's wife) 159 St James Street, Saint John, NB. Hilda and Stand are brother and sister.

Norma, dog Toby, Bill Loder (Hilda's husband and Norma's father) and Hazel 1964.

Bill, Hilda, Norma, Hazel.

Hazel and Stan, 1964.

Hazel and Norma 1964.