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Harnett family of the Burin Peninsula, NF.

Updated April 24, 2013
Randy J Harnett

18 Leslie St

Clarenville,NF A5A 1J9

Canada

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 I have traced all the Harnetts of the Burin Peninsula to John Hartnett , a native of Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland.According to folklore, John came to Newfoundland in 1817 as a servant to the family of James Healey at Lamaline.He later married James Healey's daughter, Elizabeth and had 9 children. We do not know where he died but is burried on Allan's Island. John's sons, John, Maurice & James were part of the first permanent settlers at Lord's Cove.
Note from the old Burin Court Records at the Archives:"John Hornett vs Thomas SmythDec. 10 1817Plaintiff states that defendant refuses to pay him balance of wages due.Complaint unfounded.Informed plaintiff to pay costs."This would tend to refute the "servant of James Healey" theory.
John Harnet along with 14 other residents of Lamaline signed a petition to his Excellency, the Governor, in 1825 (CO 270/35 1826) and again in 1827 (NLPA co 244/36,1827) complaining about the treatment they were receiving from the French.--Since his first son John, was born in 1827, this would indicate that John & Elizabeth lived for a time at Lamaline. Please see the related file for details on early instances of the Harnett name in Newfoundland.
Some of the older family names in my tree are Healey, Bonnell, Hepditch, Crews, Collins, Hillier, Foote, King, Fleming, Maddigan, Lambe, O'Reilly, Pike, Penney, Spencer, Hubert, Comerford, French, Edwards, Emberley, Crocker, Hodge, O'Rourke, Rae, Stacey
NEW-I have added as a Link below a new site with a searchable data base listing all the known relatives of the Harnett & Collins families. Due to privacy concerns, I have supressed data on living individuals born after 1921 and excluded anyone born after 1935. This data is continually being updated and/or corrected so check back from time to time. (This data has been moved to a new web site so you should update any bookmark you have for the Harnett / Collins relatives link.)
The photos below are not listed in any particular order. This is a free site and I have no control over the order in which items post.
Thanks to all who have submitted additions & corrections and photos. I look forward to sharing in the future.
Please contact me if you have any information on the origins of the family names you see on this site.

Family Photos

  • John Harnett 1882-1920 & Isabella Slaney 1889-1922 (6 KB)
    This is a parlor photo of great uncle Jack and aunt Bell Harnett who lived next door to grandfather at Lord's Cove.The original is held by Wayne Slaney in Marystown.
  • USS Pollux (33 KB)
    On 18 February 1942, POLLUX and TRUXTON grounded during a storm off St. Lawrence Harbor, Newfoundland at Lawn Point and Chambers Cove respectively, and were lost. The survivors owed their rescue in large measure to the tireless, efficient and in many cases, heroic action of the local people.
  • Louisa Charlotte Harnett 1884-1954 (2 KB)
    This is great aunt Lot taken about 1905-1910
  • William Tuff 1844-1913 (151 KB)
    William Tuff is husband of Louisa Haley
  • USS Truxton (35 KB)
    On 18 February 1942, POLLUX and TRUXTON grounded during a storm off St. Lawrence Harbor, Newfoundland at Lawn Point and Chambers Cove respectively, and were lost. The survivors owed their rescue in large measure to the tireless, efficient and in many cases, heroic action of the local people.
  • John Walsh 1888-1972 (6 KB)
    This is great uncle Jack Walsh (Aunt Lot) taken in Boston in 1921
  • Building of St. Elizabeth's, Lord's Cove, 1948 (35 KB)
    St. Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church at Lord's Cove built in 1948.Some of the men who donated their time are seen here. On the ladders are Cecil Fitzpatrick, John Andrew Harnett and on the right ladder Sam Lambe.Standing are Anthony Lambe, Clem Harnett, John Fitzpatrick Clem Fitzpatrick, (unidentified head), Rob Lambe, Thomas Hodge, Clotaire Isaacs, Richard Kirby, Don Edwards(Lawn). E-mail me if you are interested in a copy of the photo or can identify the unknown. Photo courtesy of Leona Fitzpatrick.
  • James William Harnett 1887-1973 (2 KB)
    This is my grandfather, James Harnett, taken abt 1905
  • Harnett Crest (26 KB)
    This is a rendition of the Harnett family Coat of Arms by John and Tom Harnett(The Harneds of North America)
  • Cathrien& Lucy Harnett (B:1877) taken about 1897 (17 KB)
    This is a copy of a photo taken of great aunts Kate and Lucy Harnett(The Twins) taken about 1897. I received my copy from Leona Fitzpatrick, who is aunt Kate's grandaughter.
  • Lord's Cove looking west from above Pump Cove Hill (15 KB)
    This is a photo of Lord's Cove looking west from about the area of Thomas Hodge's house.The portion of the community which is out of view to the right is the area along the main highway, referred to in bygone years as the back road.
  • John Hartnett 1794-1862 (4 KB)
    This is a print of the oval which hung in grandfather's office until the business closed. It is presently held by Brendan in Surrey, BC. It is believed to be our gggrandfather who came to Newfoundland circa 1817
  • Sandy Cove, Burin Peninsula, NF (33 KB)
    Sandy Cove is the place many people from Lord's Cove & Lawn went for recreation. Sandy Cove had liviers until 1922 when the last two people, uncle Joe and aunt Maggie Fitzpatrick, moved to Lord's Cove. This photo was taken by Rene Herlidan of Lord's Cove.
  • Elizabeth Ann Bonnell Healey 1870-1961 (4 KB)
    This is "aunt" Betty Haley, her son Harold Patrick (Pad) & her daughter, Jessie taken abt 1960-1961
  • James Harnett 1840& Elizabeth Hepditch 1846 (3 KB)
    This photo of my great grandparents was taken in the summer of 1914. James was 74 and Elizabeth 68
  • The Eastern Side of Lord's Cove (89 KB)
    This was taken from "over on the bank" near where Maurice Harnett's house use to be.
  • A Map of Co Waterford, Ireland (26 KB)
    This is an area map of County Waterford.
  • Michael Harnett 1868-1938 and Ellen Hodge 1869-?? (5 KB)
    The older couple is great uncle Mick and aunt Ellen Harnett, taken abt 1918.The young woman standing is their daughter, Effie Maude.The youngest girl is Charlotte Herlidan who was 5. If you know the other child please contact me.
  • Clem Lambe 1897-1958 (93 KB)
    This is uncle Clem Lambe of Lord's Cove.I was not told when the picture was taken.
  • Wiliam Lambe and Josephine Hubertabt 1940 (101 KB)
    This is a photo of my maternal grandparents with their youngest son Gilbert.
  • Gerorge Harnett 1870-1932 and children taken 1919 (8 KB)
    This is great uncle George, his daughter Ann Louisa and his son George Gerard taken at Salmonier, Lamaline, NF
  • Elizabeth Ann Lundrigan 1898-1979 (92 KB)
    This is aunt Bess Lambe, wife of uncle Clem.I do not know when the picture was taken.
  • Frances (Hubert) Blandin 1879-1940 (777 KB)
    This is great aunt Fanny taken with her son Rene about 1923
  • Lucy Harnett 1877-1918 & John Hodge 1864-1930 (12 KB)
    This is a copy of "parlor photos" of great aunt Lucy and uncle John Hodge.The originals are in the possession of Wayne Slaney at Marystown.
  • Mary P Harnett 1881-1929 & James J Tuff 1872-1931 (472 KB)
    This is great aunt Min and her husband Jim Tuff taken circa 1920 at Lamaline.Original with Cyril Fleming of Toronto.
  • Gerald James Harnett 1978-1993 (67 KB)
    This is my son Gerry, a source of pride, who graced our lives for 14 1/2 years.
  • Louisa Haley 1836-1913 (136 KB)
    Louisa was married to Willim Tuff at Lamaline.
 

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