Canadian Hounsells

It seems that many of the Hounsells emigrated to Newfoundland, Canada during the 1800's or possibly before. We are starting to get enquiries from there so I am putting them up in case anyone can help.

Just to let you know the Hounsell's in gander come mostly from pound cove nfld - from George Hounsell Sunday, June 20, 2004

HI, we have been trying to figure out for the past 20 years (on and off) where our ancestry came from. My father is and his brothers were adopted in the late 1940's by different families. My father is spelling his name Hounzell but both his brothers are spelling it Hounsell. The Canadian connection has part of its roots in the lower north short (mainly Natashquan in Quebec, Canada). I also received an email from someone in Waterloo in Ontario, Canada who has been looking for his roots.from Erick Hounzell

Hi -- I just thought I would type in Hounsell and see what came up. My husband's grandparents came to Canada in 1908 and became Immigration Officers in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Just wondered who their ancesters were. They were William and Annie Hounsell. Joan Drysdale. From Joan Drysdale n Monday, September 16, 2002, Cowichan Bay, B.C. Canada V0R 1N0

Hi Lynn, I visited your site yesterday and was very impressed with what you have done. It's a marvellous web page and congratulations on all your work. I have attached three photos .

Bride and groom are Lottie Hounsell (my mother and Capt. Fred's daughter) and Robert Cooze. Immediately to left of bride is Mona Hounsell (Lottie's first cousin). The man just to the right of the groom is Thomas Hounsell (Lottie's brother). On back of bride and groom is Capt. Fred. Wedding took place on June 24, 1943 in St. John's, NF at St. Thomas' Church (C of E). Best Wishes, Fred Cooze

Hello, today I got curious on what would happen if I typed Hounsell in a search engine and this site appeared. It is truly amazing, but i cannot find my roots. I am from the Hounsell family that came from jackson arm, Newfoundland. According to family members 4 brothers came over to Newfoundland and that's the orgin of Hounsell in Newfoundland. I don't know how much of that is true but i'm going to look into it and send you more information about my tree. Also there is a David Hounsell in corner brook (i think he's like a 5 cousin) and I believe he went to England and traced our roots. I'm not too sure but I'm going to find out and send the information. So you will here from me soon with some information about Newfoundlands Hounsell. But one thing I can tell you, the most common profession for Hounsell in Newfoundland are School teachers. Growing up Ihad a Hounsell as teachers and my grandfather was the vice-princple of Herman collegiate high school in corner brook for many years before he retired. Well thats it, you'll hear from me later when I have more information. Here's a little tree: Richard and Violet Hounsell 2 daugters Myra and Patrica Hounsell , 2 sons Duke and Paul hounsell Duke hand 1 daughter name Trina Hounsell and 1 son named Jason Hounsell Paul had 2 sons named Micheal Justin David Hounsell and me, Martin PAul Kenneth Hounsell submit:

I believe that Christoper James Hounsell listed under soldiers of the first world war - canadian Expeditionary Force is my grandfather (number 3037808). Does anyone have further info on him - I would like to receive it. He died from complications of the war. Linda Wescott Ontario, Canada 10 September 2001

Hello, My grandfather was Carmen Hounsell whose father was Pierce Hounsell, I know my family immigrated to Flowers Island and Pound Cove Newfoundland in the 1800's to fish cod. I am looking to obtain or assemble my family tree, can anyone help me? Thanks - Jason Spurrell August 1, 2001

Richard Hounsell emigrated from England to Newfoundland and was married on Pinchard's Island in about 1822. He is thought to have come from Bridport, presumably having been recruited for the salt fish trade. In one of the census documents, he is described as being a "planter". It seems that one of his descendants, or a Hounsell from England, had a business in St. John's that dealt with goods associated with the fishery. There are newspaper advertisements relating to this business from around the mid-1800's. The brig "Mary Hounsell" is referenced in these adverts as well. Richard's family may have had some association with the rope and twine business in England. There is a street in St. John's named Ropewalk Lane which was believed to be the site for a Hounsell cordage interest many years ago. - This information supplied by Fred Cooze, who is Richard's great-great-great-grandchild.

The second "Mary Hounsell" was built, in St John's, Newfoundland, to the order of a Hounsell settled there.

Having succeeded to the business of the late Daniel Fowler, they will pay the debts due from the said Daniel Fowler, and are authorised to receive all debts due to him. All accounts against the deceased are requested to be presented, and all debts due to him are to be paid forthwith. The business from the first day of January next will be conducted under the firm of Hounsell, Schenk, and Hounsell. John Bond Agent for Executors of the late D. Fowler - Information supplied by Fred Cooze.

Maureen Bowler of Caerphilly, Wales has this to add:- I have read the information on the Hounsells in Canada with interest and the name SCHENK in connection with HOUNSELL rang a bell. Checking my files, I think I may be able to add a bit of information that ties in.

Thomas Collins HOUNSELL married Mary FOWLER at Bradpole on 1 Jan 1810. Their children were christened at Bridport Presbyterian Church. From the IGI, they were Caroline (1811), Mary (1813), Henrietta (1819), William (1820), Ellen (1821) Selina (1824), Thomas (1827)

It seems that the eldest 2 daughters both married men by the name of SCHENK in Bradpole (from BVRI)
Caroline HOUNSELL m William SCHENK on 9 Feb 1833 Mary HOUNSELL m Reornt SCHENK on 2 Jan 1836


Captain Fred Hounsell	George Hounsell who was Capt. Fred's father