Spelling variants: Aspell, Aspel, and Aspil

Sources Found

John Aspell living at Little Bay (1889 Voter’s list)

Mrs. Aspell donated to the Harbour Grace Cathedral Fund (St. John’s Colonist, Oct 11, 1889).

1891 – J. Aspell and P. Aspell parishioners of the Catholic church

1892, March – Monica Flynn born to Thomas Flynn and Bridget (Aspell) Flynn. He was a telegraph repairer. They were Catholic (Civ births)

John Aspil was a fisherman at Little Bay Harbour (1894 census)

John Aspel was a labourer at Indian Bight (1898 McAlpine).

John and Peter Aspil were fishermen at Indian Bight (1904 McAlpine).

Sources Sought

Check genealogy sites for more biographical information.

These men were likely miners before fishing so check for references at Tilt Cove and Betts Cove before arrival and Pilley’s Island and Glace Bay after departure.