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Montana Cady

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Margery Bruffey

Child

Beatrice Vivian Cady+ b. 2 Sep 1905

Sarah Helen Cady¹

Father

William Augustus Cady

Mother

Melita Vinton b. 6 May 1812, d. Jan 1851

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Sarah Helen Cady was the daughter of William Augustus Cady and Melita Vinton.

Citations

[S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 118. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.

William Augustus Cady¹

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

William Augustus Cady was born in Of Brooklyn, Connecticut.

Family

Melita Vinton b. 6 May 1812, d. January 1851

Child

Sarah Helen Cady

Citations

[S1489] John Adams Vinton, The Vinton Memorial (Boston, Massachusetts: S.K. Whipple & Co., 1858), 118. Hereinafter cited as The Vinton Memorial.

Clarence Cahill

M, b. 3 December 1927, d. 1 January 1976

Last Edited

16 Mar 2014

Birth*

Clarence Cahill was born on 3 December 1927.

Marriage*

He married Mae M. Cannon.

Death*

Clarence Cahill died on 1 January 1976 at age 48.

Burial*

He was buried in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Mae M. Cannon b. 6 May 1928, d. 4 February 1986

Mary Elizabeth Cahill

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Joseph Murray

Child

Annie Maria Murray+ b. 15 Mar 1867, d. 26 Jan 1959

Charles Cahoon

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Note*

Spouse, Charlotte (----).

Family

Child

Daniel Cahoon

Daniel Cahoon

Father

Charles Cahoon

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

Daniel Cahoon was born in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.

He was the son of Charles Cahoon.

Daniel Styles Cahoon

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Note*

[Summers.FTW] He lived in the home of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of LatterDay Saints, AKA, Mormons.

Family

Jane Amanda Spencer

Children

Mary Jane Cahoon+ b. 8 Feb 1845, d. 17 Sep 1879
Sarah Cahoon+ b. 7 Aug 1846, d. 30 Oct 1931

Mary Jane Cahoon

F, b. 8 February 1845, d. 17 September 1879

Father

Daniel Styles Cahoon

Mother

Jane Amanda Spencer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth

Mary Jane Cahoon was born on 8 February 1845 in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Birth*

She was born on 8 February 1845 in Nauvoo, Illinois, U.S.A..

She was the daughter of Daniel Styles Cahoon and Jane Amanda Spencer.

Marriage*

Mary Jane Cahoon married Robert Quorton Maxfield, son of John Ellis Maxfield and Elizabeth Baker, in June 1866.

Marriage

Mary Jane Cahoon married Robert Quorton Maxfield, son of John Ellis Maxfield and Elizabeth Baker, in June 1866 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Death*

Mary Jane Cahoon died on 17 September 1879 in South Cottonwood, Utah, U.S.A., at age 34.

Death

She died on 17 September 1879 in South Cottonwood, Utah, at age 34.

Family

Robert Quorton Maxfield b. 29 December 1829, d. 5 July 1889

Children

Hyrum Adheimer Maxfield b. 1 Jun 1867, d. 1894
Charles Henry Maxfield b. 1869
Jane Elizabeth Maxfield b. 1871
Anna Marie Maxfield b. 1 Dec 1873
Julia May Maxfield b. 1875, d. bt 1875 - 1876

Sarah Cahoon

F, b. 7 August 1846, d. 30 October 1931

Father

Daniel Styles Cahoon

Mother

Jane Amanda Spencer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth

Sarah Cahoon was born on 7 August 1846 in Florence, Nebraska.

Birth*

She was born on 7 August 1846 in Florence, Nebraska, U.S.A..

She was the daughter of Daniel Styles Cahoon and Jane Amanda Spencer.

Marriage*

Sarah Cahoon married Robert Quorton Maxfield, son of John Ellis Maxfield and Elizabeth Baker, on 7 January 1864 in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A..

Marriage

Sarah Cahoon married Robert Quorton Maxfield, son of John Ellis Maxfield and Elizabeth Baker, on 7 January 1864 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Death*

Sarah Cahoon died on 30 October 1931 in Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A., at age 85.

Death

She died on 30 October 1931 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A., at age 85.

Family

Robert Quorton Maxfield b. 29 December 1829, d. 5 July 1889

Children

Sarah Maxfield b. 24 Dec 1864, d. Sep 1936
Mary Maxfield b. 24 Dec 1864, d. 26 Oct 1917
Daniel Styles Maxfield b. 19 Dec 1867, d. 3 Feb 1936
Joseph Appleton Maxfield b. 14 Nov 1868, d. c May 1869
Sophia Maxfield b. 27 Sep 1871, d. 3 Nov 1938
Martha Ellen Maxfield b. 3 Jan 1873
John Amos Maxfield b. 27 Jan 1875, d. 26 Jun 1959

Daniel Cahoone¹

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Marriage*

Daniel Cahoone married Lillas Dyer, daughter of Charles Dyer and Abigail Williams, in New Hampshire.¹

Family

Lillas Dyer

Citations

[S1371] Bertha Williams Anthony, Roger Williams of Providence, Rhode Island (: Mrs. C. W. Bertha Williams Anthony, 1949), 161. Hereinafter cited as Roger Williams of Providence, R.I.

Seth Cain

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Sarah Rogers

Child

Sophia Cain+

Sophia Cain

Father

Seth Cain

Mother

Sarah Rogers

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Sophia Cain was the daughter of Seth Cain and Sarah Rogers.

Family

Capt. Charles Hemeon

Child

Charles Henry Hemeon+

Annabel Cairens¹

F, b. 13 May 1898

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

Annabel Cairens was born on 13 May 1898.

Marriage*

She married George Richtmyer Dyer, son of Jewett S. Dyer and Mina A. Simonson, on 4 October 1916.¹

Family

George Richtmyer Dyer b. 6 May 1896

Child

Ruth Adeline Dyer b. 10 Sep 1921, d. 7 Oct 1921

Citations

[S1775] Grace Raymond, The Family of Henry Maham of Blenheim Hill, Schoharie County, New York (n.p.: Mayham Family Reunion Committee, 1950), 36. Hereinafter cited as The Family of Henry Maham of Blenheim Hill.

Dora Cairnes¹

Last Edited

26 Jan 2002

Marriage*

Dora Cairnes married Greenleaf Martin.¹

Family

Greenleaf Martin

Child

J Thomas Martin+¹ b. 1882, d. 21 Dec 1974

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Son Cairnes¹

Mother

Elma J. Copp¹ b. 23 May 1880, d. 14 Sep 1901

Last Edited

26 Jan 2002

Son Cairnes was the son of Elma J. Copp.¹

Note*

Died in infancy.¹

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Agnes Cairns¹

F, b. circa 1835, d. 11 November 1888

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 2 May 1812, d. 18 May 1881

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

13 Oct 2009

Birth*

Agnes Cairns was born circa 1835.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Death*

Agnes Cairns died on 11 November 1888.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36205,-63.72553.
Inscription: In / memory of / Agnes Cairns / wife of / Jacob Silliker / Died / Nov. 11 1888 / AEt. 53.¹

Tombstone for Agnes Cairns (1835-1888), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S3674] Marker Inscription - Agnes Cairns, Agnes Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 28 July 2009.

Agnes Wilson Cairns¹

F, b. 14 July 1820, d. 30 March 1889

Father

Thomas Cairns² b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson² b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Last Edited

28 Jan 2013

Christening*

Agnes Wilson Cairns was christened on 14 July 1820 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^3,4

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson.²

Marriage*

Agnes Wilson Cairns married Robert J. Glover Sr. on 22 June 1843 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; they were married by license, by the Lieutenant Governor, by Rev. Robt. Patterson, recorded 29 August 1843. Witnesses were James Cairns & George Darby.^2,5

Marriage Registration, Robert Glover Jr. and Agnes Wilson Cairns.

Death*

Agnes Wilson Cairns died on 30 March 1889 at age 68; Obituary: At Summerside, on the 30th of March, Agnes Wilson, beloved wife of Robert Glover, Sr., in the 69th year of her age. In The Journal, April 11, 1889.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40574,-63.77688.
Inscription: In Loving / Remembrance of / Agness Glover / Died / March 30, 1889 / Aged 69 yrs. / GLOVER
Right: In / Memory of / Robert Glover / Died / Dec. 19, 1899, / AEt. 79.⁵

Tombstone, Agnes Wilson Cairns (1820-1889), her husband Robert J. Glover Sr. (1820-1899). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Family

Robert J. Glover Sr. b. 1820, d. 19 December 1899

Children

Thomas Cairns Glover+¹ b. 27 Aug 1847, d. 1912
Mary Glover⁶ b. 18 Apr 1852
Gulielma Glover⁷ b. 18 Apr 1852
Isabella Glover⁷ b. 18 Apr 1852
John William Glover¹ b. 7 Feb 1854, d. 19 Feb 1864
Robert James Glover Jr.¹ b. Sep 1857, d. 28 Jun 1860

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S6906] Robert Glover & Agnes Cairns, (13 October 1841), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1839-1844), Page 265 , Image 133. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S2175] International Genealogical Index (IGI) (www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.: Church of Latter Day Saints).
[S2287] Parish Register, Dumfries, 373-14505, (1817), ABBR Parish: NB, Point de Bute. Hereinafter cited as Parish Register, Dumfries.
[S4898] Marker Inscription - Robert Glover Sr., Robert Glover Sr. Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S2405] Marriages, Death & Funerals Baptisms, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S2405] Marriages, Death & Funerals Baptisms, Book 1, Page 16, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Alexander Stewart Cairns¹

M, b. 1865, d. 1934

Last Edited

13 Sep 2013

Birth*

Alexander Stewart Cairns was born in 1865 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Marriage*

He married Annie A. Anderson on 6 March 1895.¹

Death*

Alexander Stewart Cairns died in 1934.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

Family

Annie A. Anderson b. 1863, d. 1942

Child

Ruth A. Cairns+¹ b. 15 Apr 1905, d. 10 Feb 1985

Citations

[S5762] Descendants of Christopher Cairns, The Island Register - lineage file, Prince Edward Island, http://www.islandregister.com. Hereinafter cited as The Island Register - lineage file.
[S8572] Cemetery Transcript, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, PEI, PEIGS publication Lot 25-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Ambrose Cairns¹

M, b. 15 June 1868, d. 9 January 1902

Father

William Wilson Cairns² b. 4 Feb 1830, d. 16 Apr 1914

Mother

Georgiana Helen Darby² b. 31 Mar 1836, d. 26 Aug 1898

Last Edited

4 Mar 2013

Birth*

Ambrose Cairns was born on 15 June 1868 in Prince Edward Island.^2,3

He was the son of William Wilson Cairns and Georgiana Helen Darby.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ambrose Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were William's wife Ellen/Helen (Darby), and children Maggie (age 20), Benjamin (age 15), Ambrose (age 12), Esther (age 9) and Birdie (age 5), aka Helene. William's occupation was farmer. William's religion was Presbyterian, while the remainder of the family was Church of England.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ambrose Cairns was enumerated on the census of 29 April 1891 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 60) were his wife Helen Darby (age 54), their children Margaret (age 29), Benjamin (age 24), Ambrose (age 21), Esther (age 16) and Lucy (age 14). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian, except for Margaret who chose Church of England.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ambrose Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 70), now widowed, were his children Maggie/Margaret (age 40), Amby/Ambrose (age 32), Esther/Hettie (age 28) and Helene (age 24). William was a farmer, son Amby a farmer's son. Maggie's religion was Church of England, while William and the rest of his children were Presbyterian.⁵

Name-Com

Ambrose Cairns is commonly known as Amby Cairns in 1901.⁵

Death*

He died on 9 January 1902 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 33.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40576,-63.77652.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Georgenia Helen Darby / Wife of / William W. Cairns / Died / Aug. 26, 1898, / AET. 62 / - / The precious to our hearts has gone / the voice we loved is stilled / the place made vacant in our home / can never more be filled / CAIRNS
Left: Ambrose Cairns / Died / Jan. 9, 1902 / AET. 33
Right: William W. Cairns / Born Feb. 4, 1831 / Died / April 16, 1914
back: Their daughters / Margaret / Born May 24, 1861, / Died Jan. 3, 1914 / Esther / Born Aug. 31, 1872 / Died May 21, 1906 / Bird / Born June 15, 1877 / Died May 27, 1913.¹

Tombstone, Georgiana/Georgenia/Georgina Helen Darby (1836-1898), her husband William W. Cairns (1831-1914), their son Ambrose (1868-1902), their daughters Margaret (1861-1914), Esther (1872-1906), Bird (1877-1913). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S4895] Marker Inscription - Georgiana Helen Darby, Georgiana Helen Darby Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S5020] 1881 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, William Wilson Cairns, Head Household #262, 1881, Microfilm Page 66, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S5710] 1891 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, Household #128, 29 April 1891, Microfilm image Roll T-6383, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8106] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, William Wilson Cairns Household #8, 1901, Microfilm LAC film T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict Number a-3, Summerside, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Amy Belle Cairns¹

F, b. 8 June 1903

Father

William Cairns¹ b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 25 Jun 1932

Mother

Thirza Picketts¹ b. 29 Aug 1867, d. 19 May 1931

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Amy Belle Cairns was born on 8 June 1903.¹

She was the daughter of William Cairns and Thirza Picketts.¹

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Annie Cairns¹

F, b. 28 September 1868

Father

John Cairns¹ b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford¹ b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Annie Cairns was born on 28 September 1868.¹

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.¹

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Benjamin Darby Cairns¹

M, b. 4 April 1866, d. 16 April 1956

Father

William Wilson Cairns¹ b. 4 Feb 1830, d. 16 Apr 1914

Mother

Georgiana Helen Darby¹ b. 31 Mar 1836, d. 26 Aug 1898

Last Edited

27 Jun 2011

Name-Com

Benjamin Darby Cairns is commonly known as Benjamin Cairns.²

Nickname

Benjamin Darby Cairns also is known commonly by the nickname of Poppy.³

Birth*

He was born on 4 April 1866 in Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.^1,4

He was the son of William Wilson Cairns and Georgiana Helen Darby.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Benjamin Darby Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were William's wife Ellen/Helen (Darby), and children Maggie (age 20), Benjamin (age 15), Ambrose (age 12), Esther (age 9) and Birdie (age 5), aka Helene. William's occupation was farmer. William's religion was Presbyterian, while the remainder of the family was Church of England.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Benjamin Darby Cairns was enumerated on the census of 29 April 1891 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 60) were his wife Helen Darby (age 54), their children Margaret (age 29), Benjamin (age 24), Ambrose (age 21), Esther (age 16) and Lucy (age 14). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian, except for Margaret who chose Church of England.⁶

Marriage*

Benjamin Darby Cairns married Jane Winnifred Yeo, daughter of William Hamlin Yeo and Annabella Hacker, 14 Nov 1900.¹

Census HeadHousehold*

Benjamin Darby Cairns was head of the household in the census of 16 April 1901 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 35) was his wife Jane Winnifred Yeo (age 27). Benjamin was a farmer. Both were Presbyterian.²

1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Benjamin Darby Cairns, and his wife Jane Winnifred 'Winnie' Yeo.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 45) were his wife Winnifred (age 37), and their children Helen (age 8), Georgie (age 7), Louise (age 5) and William (age 3). Benjamin was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.⁷

1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Benjamin Cairns, his wife Winnifred Yeo, and their children Helen, Georgie, Louise and William.

Death*

He died on 16 April 1956 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 90.^1,4

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40577,-63.77655.
Inscription: CAIRNS / Benjamin Cairns / Apr. 4, 1866 - Apr. 16, 1956 / His Wife / Jane Winnifred Yeo / Feb. 22, 1874 - Aug. 7, 1962 / Daughter / Margaret Kathleen / Aug. 12, 1912 - Nov. 4, 1914
Back: CAIRNS / William Wyman / Dec. 24, 1907 - Mar. 1, 2003 / His Wife / Marjorie Jane Marchbank / Nov. 7, 1914 - Jan. 1, 2000 / Granddaughter / Leslie Ann Biason / Nov. 19, 1963 - Oct. 21, 1983 / Beloved daughter of / Fred & Ruth (Cairns) Biason / Lovingly Remembered.⁴

Tombstone, Benjamin Darby Cairns (1866-1956), his wife Jane Winnifred Yeo (1874-1962), their daughter Margaret Kathleen (1912-1914), their son William Wyman Cairns (1907-2003), his wife Marjorie Jane Marchbank (1914-2000), their granddaughter Leslie Ann Biason (1963-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Jane Winnifred Yeo b. 22 February 1874, d. 7 August 1962

Children

Helen Isabella Cairns+¹ b. 28 Jun 1902, d. 18 Nov 1987
Ella Georgina Cairns+¹ b. 26 Mar 1904, d. 12 Mar 1995
Mary Louise Cairns+¹ b. 7 Apr 1906, d. 1 Oct 2005
William Wyman Cairns+¹ b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 1 Mar 2003
Bradford Benjamin Cairns+¹ b. 12 Aug 1912, d. 11 May 2004
Margaret Kathleen Cairns¹ b. 12 Aug 1912, d. 7 Nov 1914

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S5711] 1901 Canada Census - Benjamin Darby Cairns, Household #1, 16 April 1901, Microfilm image Page 1, Lot 19 (E-1), Prince County (133), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S108] Interview with Helen (Walker) Cairns (Summerside, P.E.I.), by David Arthur Walker, Sept. 2000. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S4892] Marker Inscription - Benjamin Darby Cairns, Benjamin Darby Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S5020] 1881 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, William Wilson Cairns, Head Household #262, 1881, Microfilm Page 66, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S5710] 1891 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, Household #128, 29 April 1891, Microfilm image Roll T-6383, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5712] 1911 Canada Census - Benjamin Darby Cairns, Household #4, 1911, Microfilm image Page 1, Lot 19 (Sub-district 30), Prince County (District 140), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Birdie May Cairns¹

F, b. 10 September 1935

Father

William Wyman Cairns b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 1 Mar 2003

Mother

Marjorie Jane Marchbank b. 7 Nov 1914, d. 1 Jan 2000

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

16 Nov 2012

Name-Com

Birdie May Cairns is commonly known as Birdie Cairns.²

Birth*

She was born on 10 September 1935 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of William Wyman Cairns and Marjorie Jane Marchbank.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S7596] Wendell Keith Hogg, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince Edward Island6 November 2012.

Bradford Benjamin Cairns

M, b. 12 August 1912, d. 11 May 2004

Bradford Benjamin Cairns (1912-2004). Photo courtesy of Margaret MacDonald.

Bradford "Brad" Benjamin Cairns (1912-2004)

Father

Benjamin Darby Cairns¹ b. 4 Apr 1866, d. 16 Apr 1956

Mother

Jane Winnifred Yeo¹ b. 22 Feb 1874, d. 7 Aug 1962

Last Edited

4 Jan 2014

Name-Com

Bradford Benjamin Cairns is commonly known as Brad.¹

Birth*

He was born on 12 August 1912 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of Benjamin Darby Cairns and Jane Winnifred Yeo.¹

Death*

Bradford Benjamin Cairns died on 11 May 2004 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658,-63.777325, at age 91.³

Burial*

He was buried on 14 May 2004 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40581,-63.77521.
Inscription: CAIRNS / Bradford B. Cairns / Aug. 12, 1912 - May 11, 2004 / His Wife / Helen D. Walker / Apr. 25, 1916 - / Married Sept. 18, 1935 / Children / Jean, Ben, Harold, Margaret
Back: MACDONALD / Leonard J. MacDonald / Sept. 30, 1945 - / Margaret E. W. Cairns / Feb. 19, 1949 - / Married June 20, 1970 / Children / David & Elizabeth.^4,5

Tombstone, Bradford Benjamin Cairns (1912-2004), Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Child

Harold Bradford Cairns+ b. 9 Jun 1943, d. 31 May 2002

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S32] Clarence Ketchum, government record , Personal Archives of Kathy Sheehan, Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate: Clarence Ketchum.
[S3243] Obituary: Bradford Benjamin Cairns, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, P.E.I.
[S3186] Obituary - Benjamin Bradford Cairns, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside.
[S4876] Marker Inscription - Bradford Benjamin Cairns, Bradford Benjamin Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.

Catherine Cairns¹

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Family

William Nield

Child

Myra Nield+ b. 6 May 1900

Citations

[S1775] Grace Raymond, The Family of Henry Maham of Blenheim Hill, Schoharie County, New York (n.p.: Mayham Family Reunion Committee, 1950), 36. Hereinafter cited as The Family of Henry Maham of Blenheim Hill.

Charles Cairns

Father

John Cairns b. 1871, d. 1942

Mother

Jessie Strang

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Charles Cairns was the son of John Cairns and Jessie Strang.

Christopher Cairns¹

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Family

Children

Mary Jane Cairns² b. 26 Mar 1853
John Andrew Cairns³ b. 1854
Janet Cairns+¹ b. 31 Aug 1856, d. 18 Feb 1947
Robert Samuel Cairns⁴ b. 31 Oct 1858
Christopher Cairns⁵ b. 1860

Citations

[S3707] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Janet Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 20.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Janet Cairns.
[S3710] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Jane Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 16.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Jane Cairns.
[S3709] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - John Andrew Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 18.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - John Andrew Cairns.
[S3711] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Robert Samuel Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 22.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Robert Samuel Cairns.
[S3708] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Christopher Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 24.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Christopher Cairns.

Christopher Cairns¹

M, b. 1860

Father

Christopher Cairns¹

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Baptism*

Christopher Cairns was baptized in 1860 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

He was the son of Christopher Cairns.¹

Citations

[S3708] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Christopher Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 24.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Christopher Cairns.

Elizabeth Cairns¹

F, b. 26 August 1814, d. 9 December 1886

Father

Thomas Cairns² b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson² b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

3 Mar 2013

Name-Com

Elizabeth Cairns is commonly known as Betsy.

Birth*

She was born on 26 August 1814 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.³

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson.²

Baptism

Elizabeth Cairns was baptized on 29 August 1814 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.07,-3.603.^3,4,5,6

Marriage*

She married Robert Walker, son of David Walker and Margaret Hetherington, on 6 March 1834 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Marriage:
Robert Walker (bachelor)
Elizabeth Cairns (spinster)of new Annan, by license from the Lieut. Governor, this 6 March 1834
Witnesses: George Stanlake & Netus Darby
I hereby certify that the above named parties were this day married by me in the presence of the above witnesses. A.V.G. Wiggins, Clerk.
Marriage Book 1832-1840, Pg. 74 [Provincial Archives, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island].^7,8

Marriage Record, Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns, 6 March 1834.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Robert Walker in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978,-63.70972; Robert was listed as a farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces. The proprietor was Andrew T. Todd, with 30 years expired on a lease of 999 years. Land was leased at the rate of 1 pound per acre per year. The landowner (probably an Englishman) was Andrew T. Todd. Of the 100 acres, 60 were arable and of 2nd quality. In the year up to the 1861 census they grew 50 bushels of wheat, 50 bushels of barley, 400 bushels of oats, 50 bushels of buckwheat, 600 bushels of potatoes, 50 bushels of turnips and 6 tons of hay. They weaved 20 yards of fulled cloth, 40 yards of non-fulled cloth and made 100 lbs. of butter. They owned 3 horses, 6 cattle, 14 sheep and 10 hogs.

In the household were two people born in Scotland (Robert and Betsy), 1 in the British provinces (Ann Bramble), and 6 born on P.E.I. By age, there was 1 male under 5 (George Price), 2 females and 1 male between 5 and 16 (Jessie, Elizabeth, Isabella and Thomas - should be 3 females), 1 female between 16 & 20 (Mary), 1 male between 21 & 45 (David), 1 female and 1 male between 45 & 60 (Betsy and Robert), and 1 female over 60 (Ann Bramble). Ann B. was already married in 1855. William James had died in 1856. Margaret H. was already married in 1859.⁹

Religion*

Religion: Elizabeth Cairns was a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Robert Walker in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41978,-63.70972; included in the household were Robert's wife Elizabeth (Cairns), son George Price Walker, and grandson Ewen Jamieson (son of Ann Bramble Walker and William Jamieson). Robert was a farmer, living on the original homestead of David Walker and Margaret Hetherington.
Note: In the LDS and Ancestry.ca transcriptions Robert's brother John was incorrectly placed in the household of Robert. Examination of the original microfilm clearly shows that John was head of his own household.¹⁰

Land sold*

Elizabeth Cairns sold her property in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on 25 March 1885; Betsy sold the original Walker farm of 100 acres prior to her immigration to Colorado. Date of registry was 17 February 1886.¹¹

Death*

She died on 9 December 1886 in Nathrop, Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S.A., 38.712849,-106.200185, at age 72;
Obituary: "Died at her son's residence in Nathrop, Colorado, on the 9th ult. of mountain fever, Elizabeth Cairns, beloved wife of the late Robert Walker. Formerly of New Annan, PEI. Age: 72 Years." (The Examiner, 6 January, 1887, Page 2, Column 4). The son mentioned here would be Thomas Carroll; it would be another year before brother George and Addie would move to Colorado.

Burial*

She was buried on 12 December 1886 in Nathrop Cemetery, Nathrop, Chaffee County, Colorado, U.S.A., 38.710697,-106.142521. Obituary published in the Buena Vista Democrat newspaper, 15 December 1886, "Elizabeth Walker, Mother of Thomas Walker buried Sunday at Nathrop".^12,13

Family

Robert Walker b. 11 March 1811, d. 4 December 1882

Children

Ann Bramble Walker+ b. 19 Apr 1835
Agnes Wilson Walker¹⁴ b. 27 Jan 1837
David Walker¹⁴ b. 26 Mar 1839, d. 9 Feb 1865
Margaret Hetherington Walker+¹⁴ b. 27 Mar 1841, d. 4 Mar 1863
Mary Cairns Walker+ b. 28 Mar 1843, d. Mar 1939
Elizabeth Walker+ b. 8 Jun 1845, d. 6 Sep 1902
Jessie Cairns Walker b. 1847, d. 18 Feb 1863
Thomas Carroll Walker Sr.+ b. 2 Jul 1849, d. 2 Sep 1900
Isabella Walker+ b. 1853
William James Walker b. c 1854, d. 3 Oct 1856
George Price Walker+ b. 31 Mar 1857, d. 24 Dec 1938
Margaret Lefurgey Walker¹⁴ b. 13 Dec 1868

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S8104] Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, LDS Batch Number: C19524-1, System Origin: Scotland-VR, GS Film: 1067959, Reference ID: 2:1699TN2, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XT15-G2K : accessed 03 Mar 2013), (29 August 1814). Hereinafter cited as Scotland Births and Baptisms.
[S2448] Christening, International Genealogical Index (IGI) (Edwards, Ontario, Canada: David Arthur Walker).
[S86] Death Notice: Ann (Walker) Jamieson, The Examiner, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 5 May 1882, "PEI Newspaper." Examiner, Published: January 6, 1887, Page 2, Column 4
Died at her son's home in Nathrop, Colorado of mountain fever, Elizabeth Cairns, beloved wife of the late Robert Walker. Formerly of New Annan, PEI. Age: 72 Years.
[S121] Census 1861 Lot 19 PEI, Robert Walker, 1861, Film M-897, National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S2459] Marriage Book, Vol. 1,1832-1840 (Charlottetown, PEI: Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Book, Vol. 1, 1832-1840.
[S5320] Unknown spouses' names, (6 March 1834), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1832-1840), Page 74, Image 38, Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S3110] 1861 Canada Census - New Annan, Prince Edward Island, household of Robert Walker, 1861, digital image LAC Roll M-897, National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S3357] 1881 Canada Census - Robert Walker, Robert Walker, head Household #34, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 10, Line 5, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6353] Land Conveyance - Betsy Cairns (Elizabeth Walker) to J. M. Sutherland, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Land Conveyance - from Elizabeth Walker to J. M. Sutherland.
[S1330] Buena Vista Democrat,, 15 December 1886. Hereinafter cited as Buena Vista Democrat.
[S366] Correspondence with Chuck Parker (Las Vegas, Nevada). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2444] Ann Olney,(Danville, Québec).

Elizabeth Cairns¹

F, b. 11 April 1850

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 2 May 1812, d. 18 May 1881

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

14 Oct 2009

Baptism*

Elizabeth Cairns was baptized on 11 April 1850 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

Baptism entry in the book of North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Citations

[S3671] Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Cairns, Record Book 1, Page 14, (11 April 1850). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Elizabeth Cairns.

Ella Cairns¹

F, b. 16 December 1872

Father

John Cairns¹ b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford¹ b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

7 Apr 2010

Birth*

Ella Cairns was born on 16 December 1872.¹

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.¹

Baptism

Ella Cairns was baptized on 15 June 1890 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Wm. M. Tufts. She was baptized Ellie.²

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S4254] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Ellie Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 51.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Ellie Cairns.

Ella Georgina Cairns¹

F, b. 26 March 1904, d. 12 March 1995

Father

Benjamin Darby Cairns¹ b. 4 Apr 1866, d. 16 Apr 1956

Mother

Jane Winnifred Yeo¹ b. 22 Feb 1874, d. 7 Aug 1962

Last Edited

27 Jun 2011

Name-Com

Ella Georgina Cairns is commonly known as Georgina.²

Birth*

She was born on 26 March 1904 in Summerside East, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of Benjamin Darby Cairns and Jane Winnifred Yeo.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Georgina Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Benjamin Darby Cairns in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 45) were his wife Winnifred (age 37), and their children Helen (age 8), Georgie (age 7), Louise (age 5) and William (age 3). Benjamin was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.³

Name Variation

As of 1911, Ella Georgina Cairns is also known as Georgie Cairns.³

Marriage*

She married John Scott Cairns, son of William Cairns and Thirza Picketts, on 23 November 1927 in at home, Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

Ella Georgina Cairns died on 12 March 1995 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 90.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36200,-63.72533.
Inscription: CAIRNS / In Loving Memory / John Scott Cairns / Feb. 16, 1895 - Nov. 25, 1973 / His Wife / Ella Georgina Cairns / Mar. 26, 1904 - Mar. 12, 1995 / Their Son / William Cecil Cairns / Sept. 17, 1928 - / His Wife / Helen Ann Pendleton / July 9, 1933 -.⁴

Tombstone, John Scott Cairns (1895-1973) and Ella Georgina Cairns (1904-1995) and family. North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

John Scott Cairns b. 16 February 1895, d. 25 November 1973

Child

Thirza Winnifred Cairns+¹ b. 23 Mar 1931, d. 22 Oct 2010

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S4555] Obituary - Thirza Winnifred (Cairns) McDowell, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa, Ontario, 27 October, 2010. Hereinafter cited as Ottawa Citizen.
[S5712] 1911 Canada Census - Benjamin Darby Cairns, Household #4, 1911, Microfilm image Page 1, Lot 19 (Sub-district 30), Prince County (District 140), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3712] Cemetery Marker - John Scott Cairns (1895-1973), John Scott Cairns (1895-1973) Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 31 July 2009.

Esther Helen Cairns¹

F, b. 31 August 1872, d. 21 May 1906

Esther "Etta" Helen Cairns (1872-1906)

Father

William Wilson Cairns¹ b. 4 Feb 1830, d. 16 Apr 1914

Mother

Georgiana Helen Darby¹ b. 31 Mar 1836, d. 26 Aug 1898

Last Edited

4 Mar 2013

Name-Com

Esther Helen Cairns is commonly known as Etta.¹

Birth*

She was born on 31 August 1872 in Prince Edward Island.^2,3

She was the daughter of William Wilson Cairns and Georgiana Helen Darby.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Esther Helen Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were William's wife Ellen/Helen (Darby), and children Maggie (age 20), Benjamin (age 15), Ambrose (age 12), Esther (age 9) and Birdie (age 5), aka Helene. William's occupation was farmer. William's religion was Presbyterian, while the remainder of the family was Church of England.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Esther Helen Cairns was enumerated on the census of 29 April 1891 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 60) were his wife Helen Darby (age 54), their children Margaret (age 29), Benjamin (age 24), Ambrose (age 21), Esther (age 16) and Lucy (age 14). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian, except for Margaret who chose Church of England.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Esther Helen Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 70), now widowed, were his children Maggie/Margaret (age 40), Amby/Ambrose (age 32), Esther/Hettie (age 28) and Helene (age 24). William was a farmer, son Amby a farmer's son. Maggie's religion was Church of England, while William and the rest of his children were Presbyterian.⁵

Name-Com

Esther Helen Cairns is commonly known as Hettie Cairns in 1901.⁵

Death*

She died on 21 May 1906 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 33.^1,2

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40576,-63.77652.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Georgenia Helen Darby / Wife of / William W. Cairns / Died / Aug. 26, 1898, / AET. 62 / - / The precious to our hearts has gone / the voice we loved is stilled / the place made vacant in our home / can never more be filled / CAIRNS
Left: Ambrose Cairns / Died / Jan. 9, 1902 / AET. 33
Right: William W. Cairns / Born Feb. 4, 1831 / Died / April 16, 1914
back: Their daughters / Margaret / Born May 24, 1861, / Died Jan. 3, 1914 / Esther / Born Aug. 31, 1872 / Died May 21, 1906 / Bird / Born June 15, 1877 / Died May 27, 1913.²

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S4895] Marker Inscription - Georgiana Helen Darby, Georgiana Helen Darby Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S5020] 1881 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, William Wilson Cairns, Head Household #262, 1881, Microfilm Page 66, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S5710] 1891 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, Household #128, 29 April 1891, Microfilm image Roll T-6383, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8106] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, William Wilson Cairns Household #8, 1901, Microfilm LAC film T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict Number a-3, Summerside, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Ethel Cairns

Father

John Cairns b. 1871, d. 1942

Mother

Jessie Strang

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Ethel Cairns was the daughter of John Cairns and Jessie Strang.

Florence Maria Cairns¹

F, b. 24 March 1883, d. 15 August 1969

Father

John Cairns¹ b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford¹ b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Name-Comalso

Florence Maria Cairns is also commonly known as Marie.²

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Maye.^3,4

Birth*

She was born on 24 March 1883 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; her tombstone has a birth year of 1882.^1,5,4

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Florence Maria Cairns was enumerated on the census of 16 April 1901 in the household of Maria Crawford in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Maria's children, Elton (age 16), Jessie (age 24), Robina (age 22), Bee/Sybella (age 20), Marie (age 18), and grandson Earnest Taylor (age 5), son of daughter Gertrude. Gertrude died 16 August, 1895, less than three months after the birth of her son Ernest. Maria's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Their farm was close to that of David Walker & Elizabeth Higgins.²

Marriage*

Florence Maria Cairns married John Percy Marchbank, son of James Marchbank Jr. and Jane Webster, on 14 June 1911 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36518,-63.72410.^1,6

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Florence Maria Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of John Percy Marchbank in Travellers Rest, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41978,-63.70972; included in the household with Percy (age 52) were his wife Florence Cairns (age 38), their children Ernestine (age 9), Marjorie (age 6), John (age 4), Mary (age 1), and Oran Jardine (age 17) an unrelated lodger.⁷

Name-Com

Florence Maria Cairns is commonly known as Florence in 1921; her given name was recorded in the 1921 census as Florence.⁷

Death*

She died on 15 August 1969 in Prince Edward Island at age 86.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36199,-63.72587.
Inscription: MARCHBANK / J. Percy Marchbank / 1868 - 1948 / His Wife / F. Maye Cairns / 1882 - 1969 / Myrna Jane Marchbank / 1945 - 1946
Back: Ian Marchbank 1939 - 1939 / Sheila Carolyn 1941 - 1941 / John Percy 1946 - 1946 / Children of John F. & Ernestine Scott [John Frederick Scott & Lucy Ernestine Marchbank, daughter of John Percy Marchbank].⁴

Tombstone, John Percy Marchbank (1868-1948), his wife Florence Maria Cairns (1882-1969), their grandchildren, all died young, Myrna Jane Marchbank Scott (1945-1946), Ian Marchbank Scott (1939-1939), Sheila Carolyn Scott 1941-1941), John Percy Scott (1946-1946), children of Lucy Ernestine Marchbank and John F. Scott. North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Back inscription detail.

Family

John Percy Marchbank b. 17 December 1868, d. 4 April 1948

Children

Lucy Ernestine Marchbank+¹ b. 12 Jun 1912, d. 13 Jan 2006
Marjorie Jane Marchbank+¹ b. 7 Nov 1914, d. 1 Jan 2000
John Cairns Marchbank+¹ b. 18 Dec 1916, d. 12 Jul 2006
Mary Beatrice Marchbank¹ b. 11 Sep 1919, d. 8 Mar 2014

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S4978] 1901 Canada Census - Maria Crawford, Mrs. John Cairns Household #25, 16 Apr. 1901, Microfilm Page 3, Lot 25, District 133, Sub-district F-2, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2425] Obituary, Obituary -John Cairns Marchbank, Summerside, 15 July 2006. Hereinafter cited as Obituary - John Cairns Marchbank.
[S4864] Cemetery Marker - John Percy Marchbank, John Percy Marchbank Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 10 August 2010.
[S4253] 1901 Canada Census - Maria (Crawford) Cairns, Household #25, 16 April. 1901, Microfilm, original image unknown film, District 133, Prince East, Lot 25, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3103] The Websters of Bedeque, p. 97. Hereinafter cited as The Websters of Bedeque.
[S9076] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Percy Marchbank Household #115, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

George Darby Cairns¹

M, b. 11 April 1850, d. after 21 May 1891

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 2 May 1812, d. 18 May 1881

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

14 Oct 2009

Baptism*

George Darby Cairns was baptized on 11 April 1850 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.²

Baptism entry in the book of North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Death*

George Darby Cairns died after 21 May 1891; he was the executor of his mother's will.³

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S3670] Baptismal Record: George Darby Cairns, Record Book 1, Page 14, (11 April 1850). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: George Darby Cairns.
[S2592] Nancy Cairns will (21 May 1891), Will of Nancy Cairns, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Will of Nancy Cairns.

Gertrude Cairns¹

F, b. 23 October 1870, d. 16 August 1895

Father

John Cairns b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

20 Jan 2011

Name-Com

Gertrude Cairns is commonly known as Gertie.^2,1

Birth*

She was born on 23 October 1870 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.³

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.

Marriage*

Gertrude Cairns married George Henry Taylor, son of William Taylor and Penelope Baker, on 4 January 1893 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Death*

Gertrude Cairns died on 16 August 1895 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 24.²

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36233,-63.72540.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Gertrude Cairns / Beloved wife of / George Taylor / Died / Aug. 16, 1895 / AEt. 25. / - / [Cairns Bro.]
Her name on another tombstone in the North Bedeque Cemetery, with her parents John Cairns & Maria Crawford. That inscription for her reads / Their Daughter Gertie / Died Aug. 16, 1895, / Aged 28 yrs. /.^4,2

Tombstone, Gertrude Cairns (1870-1895). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Family

George Henry Taylor b. 2 June 1865, d. 5 December 1963

Children

John Leland Taylor+ b. 13 May 1893, d. 14 Jun 1968
Ernest Cairns Taylor+ b. 28 May 1895

Citations

[S5065] Cemetery Marker - John Cairns & Maria Crawford, John Cairns & Maria Crawford Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 29 August 2010.
[S2933] Cemetery Transcripts North Bedeque: John Cairns, John Cairns Published transcripts, North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S5015] Cemetery Marker - Gertrude Cairns, Gertrude Cairns Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 28 August 2010.

Harold Bradford Cairns¹

M, b. 9 June 1943, d. 31 May 2002

Harold Bradford Cairns (1943-2002)

Harold Bradford Cairns (1943-2002). Photo courtesy of Margaret MacDonald.

Father

Bradford Benjamin Cairns b. 12 Aug 1912, d. 11 May 2004

Last Edited

4 Jan 2014

Name-Com

Harold Bradford Cairns is commonly known as Harold.²

Birth*

He was born on 9 June 1943 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.³

He was the son of Bradford Benjamin Cairns.

Death*

Harold Bradford Cairns died on 31 May 2002 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658,-63.777325, at age 58; obituary: "CAIRNS, Harold Bradford - At the Prince County Hospital, Summerside, on Friday, May 31, 2002, of Harold Bradford Cairns of Stanley Bridge, aged 58 years. Born in Summerside, he was the son of Bradford and Helen (Walker) Cairns. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy (Clarke) Cairns and by his children Jennifer (Paul) Fritze, Mississauga, Ontario; Michael (Anne), Halifax; and Julia (fiancé Dennis Brown), Calgary, Alberta. Dear grandfather of Patrick and Will Cairns and brother of Jean (Robert) Miller, Dartmouth, N.S; Marg (Leonard) MacDonald, Grand River; and Ben (Lorna) Cairns, Wilmot. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Dorothy Clarke, Summerside, and brother-in-law Kent (Betty) Clarke, Riverview, N.B. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, until Tuesday, then to Trinity United Church, Summerside, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in People's Cemetery, Summerside. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations to the Prince County Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. www.moase.ca"

Extended Obituary published 20 August 2002
Obituaries (08/20/02)
"OBITUARY In Loving Memory Of HAROLD BRADFORD CAIRNS On May 31, 2002, Harold Bradford Cairns passed away peacefully at Prince County Hospital, Summerside, surrounded by his Loving family. Harold was born June 9, 1943, son of Bradford and Helen (Walker) Cairns, Wilmot and spent 18 years with his parents, where they operated a mixed farm. In 1963, Harold married Nancy Clarke and they have three children, Jennifer (Paul Fritze), Michael (Anne Hayward) and Julia (fiancee Dennis Brown). After completing his education, he went to work for F.W. Ward & Sons, Potato Brokerage Firm. In June 1966, he went to Associated Shippers Inc. Charlottetown as General Manager and three years later, in 1969, he formed Cairns Produce, which is still operating as a Shipping Agency. In 1974, he joined the P.E.I. Potato Marketing Board to develop new markets in Canada and the United States. In September 1976, along with Martin Visser, formed a new export company called Visser Produce Ltd., and had worked there until his death. During his lifetime Harold was Past President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Founding President of the PEI Kidney Foundation, Elder of the Trinity United Church, Vice-Chairman of the PEI Grain Elevators Corp., Past Director of the local Chamber of Commerce, Director of Potatoes Canada, Director of Port Development in Summerside and Member of PEI Potatoes Exporters Assoc. Harold is survived by his wife Nancy, their three children,spouses and two grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Patrick and Will Cairns, his parents Brad and Helen, his mother-in-law Dorothy Clarke, sisters Jean (Robert Miller), Margaret (Leonard MacDonald) and brother Ben (Lorna) and many nieces and nephews. He was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather who delighted in encouraging his family to discover their talents and use them wisely. Harold's philosophy on life's journey was evident in the way that he dealt with his illness. Harold's life touched many people, he had a wonderful sense of humor, he was kind, giving and always ready to lend a helping hand. His largely attended funeral was held at Trinity United Church, Summerside, with Rev. Victor and Rev. Carolyn MacLeod. Readings were delivered by Kent Clark and Jean Sullivan and a very moving tribute by son Michael. CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank our wonderful family and our many friends for all their prayers and acts of kindness during Harold's illness and our time of mourning. To Dr. Monica McNeill, Dr. Dryer and Dr. Champion, all the staff of QEH Oncology thank you so much for your kind and loving care you gave Harold. A special thank you to Donna Gallant and Susan MacKay at PCH and Violet Banks, for your compassionate care and just being there for us. Thank you for all the food, cards, beautiful flowers and the overwhelming donations to PCH. Thank you to Moase Funeral Home and staff, Honorary pallbearers, pallbet PCH and Violet Banks, for your compassionate care and just being there for us. Thank you for all the food, cards, beautiful flowers and the overwhelming donations to PCH."

Burial*

He was buried on 4 June 2002 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40580,-63.77519.
Inscription: CAIRNS / Harold Bradford Cairns / June 9, 1943 - May 31, 2002 / Nancy A. Clarke / Dec. 31, 1942 - / Married Oct. 12, 1963 / To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.⁴

Tombstone, Harold Bradford Cairns (1943-2002). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.
[S89] "Personal Knowledge," (MS; Edwards, Ontario, Canada). Hereinafter cited as "Personal Knowledge."
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S4877] Marker Inscription - Harold Bradford Cairns, Harold Bradford Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.

Hazel June Cairns

F, b. 7 June 1913, d. 9 February 1997

Father

John Alfred Cairns b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 30 Dec 1957

Mother

Zena Leard b. 1889, d. 5 Aug 1989

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Hazel June Cairns was born on 7 June 1913.

She was the daughter of John Alfred Cairns and Zena Leard.

Death*

Hazel June Cairns died on 9 February 1997 at age 83.

Helen Cairns¹

F, b. 14 April 1860, d. 3 June 1926

Last Edited

20 Aug 2013

Birth*

Helen Cairns was born on 14 April 1860 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Marriage*

She married Elijah Parr Moase, son of Henry Moase and Sarah Elizabeth Dickieson, on 6 December 1894.¹

Death*

Helen Cairns died on 3 June 1926 at age 66.

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

Family

Elijah Parr Moase b. 15 July 1863, d. 9 March 1911

Children

Alice Pearl Moase b. 1 Nov 1895, d. 9 Jan 1991
Sarah Robins Moase b. 19 May 1897, d. 24 May 1966
Mary Janet Moase b. 12 Jul 1900, d. 29 May 1990
Stewart Reagh Moase+ b. 16 Mar 1902, d. 8 Apr 1980

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S8550] Cemetery Transcript, Kensington People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 19-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Helen Isabella Cairns¹

F, b. 28 June 1902, d. 18 November 1987

Father

Benjamin Darby Cairns¹ b. 4 Apr 1866, d. 16 Apr 1956

Mother

Jane Winnifred Yeo¹ b. 22 Feb 1874, d. 7 Aug 1962

Last Edited

27 Jun 2011

Name-Com

Helen Isabella Cairns is commonly known as Helen Cairns.²

Birth*

She was born on 28 June 1902 in Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of Benjamin Darby Cairns and Jane Winnifred Yeo.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Isabella Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Benjamin Darby Cairns in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 45) were his wife Winnifred (age 37), and their children Helen (age 8), Georgie (age 7), Louise (age 5) and William (age 3). Benjamin was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.²

Marriage*

Helen Isabella Cairns married Edward Irving Clark, son of Edward Irving Clark and Eliza Alice Reeves, on 4 November 1931 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

Helen Isabella Cairns died on 18 November 1987 in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 85.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39693,-63.70847.
Inscription: Edward I. Clark / Born Aug. 20, 1848 / Died Jan. 18, 1926 / Also his wife / Eliza Alice Reeves / Born Aug. 8, 1853 / Died Aug. 17, 1941 / Their Son / Edward Irving Clark / Born Apr. 20, 1890 / Died July 27, 1935
Back: Helen Cairns / Wife of E. Irving Clark / June 1902 - Nov. 1987.³

Tombstone, Edward Irving Clark (1848-1926), his wife Eliza Alice Reeves (1853-1941), their son Edward Irving Clark (1890-1935), his wife Helen Cairns (1902-1987). Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Edward Irving Clark b. 20 April 1890, d. 27 July 1935

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S5712] 1911 Canada Census - Benjamin Darby Cairns, Household #4, 1911, Microfilm image Page 1, Lot 19 (Sub-district 30), Prince County (District 140), Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4872] Marker Inscription - Edward Irving Clark, Edward Irving Clark Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 11 August 2010.

Helene R. Cairns¹

F, b. 15 June 1877, d. 27 May 1913

Helene R. Cairns (1877-1913)

Father

William Wilson Cairns² b. 4 Feb 1830, d. 16 Apr 1914

Mother

Georgiana Helen Darby² b. 31 Mar 1836, d. 26 Aug 1898

Last Edited

16 Jan 2011

Nickname

Helene R. Cairns also is known commonly by the nickname of Birdie the nickname Bird was inscribed on her tombstone.^3,4

Birth*

She was born on 15 June 1877 in Prince Edward Island.^3,4

She was the daughter of William Wilson Cairns and Georgiana Helen Darby.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helene R. Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were William's wife Ellen/Helen (Darby), and children Maggie (age 20), Benjamin (age 15), Ambrose (age 12), Esther (age 9) and Birdie (age 5), aka Helene. William's occupation was farmer. William's religion was Presbyterian, while the remainder of the family was Church of England.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Helene R. Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with William (age 70), now widowed, were his children Maggie/Margaret (age 40), Amby/Ambrose (age 32), Esther/Hettie (age 28) and Helene (age 24). William was a farmer, son Amby a farmer's son. Maggie's religion was Church of England, while William and the rest of his children were Presbyterian.⁵

Death*

Helene R. Cairns died on 27 May 1913 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 35.^2,4

Burial*

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S2166] Census return, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Library & Archives Canada.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S5020] 1881 Canada Census - William Wilson Cairns, William Wilson Cairns, Head Household #262, 1881, Microfilm Page 66, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S4895] Marker Inscription - Georgiana Helen Darby, Georgiana Helen Darby Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S8106] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, William Wilson Cairns Household #8, 1901, Microfilm LAC film T-6510, District Number 133, Subdistrict Number a-3, Summerside, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Hillus Cairns

M, b. 25 January 1915, d. 16 April 1999

Father

John Alfred Cairns b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 30 Dec 1957

Mother

Zena Leard b. 1889, d. 5 Aug 1989

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Hillus Cairns was born on 25 January 1915.

He was the son of John Alfred Cairns and Zena Leard.

Marriage*

Hillus Cairns married Blanche Dawson, daughter of Murdock Dawson and Grace Francis, on 29 June 1948.

Death*

Hillus Cairns died on 16 April 1999 at age 84.

Family

Blanche Dawson b. circa 1927, d. 31 May 2013

Ida May Cairns¹

F, b. 31 July 1896

Father

William Cairns¹ b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 25 Jun 1932

Mother

Thirza Picketts¹ b. 29 Aug 1867, d. 19 May 1931

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Ida May Cairns was born on 31 July 1896.¹

She was the daughter of William Cairns and Thirza Picketts.¹

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Ira Cairns

F, b. 14 February 1912, d. 15 November 1984

Father

John Alfred Cairns b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 30 Dec 1957

Mother

Zena Leard b. 1889, d. 5 Aug 1989

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Ira Cairns was born on 14 February 1912.

She was the daughter of John Alfred Cairns and Zena Leard.

Death*

Ira Cairns died on 15 November 1984 at age 72.

James Cairns

Father

Robert Cairns

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

James Cairns was the son of Robert Cairns.

James Cairns

Last Edited

17 Oct 2013

Marriage*

James Cairns married Letita Waddell, daughter of Lizzie ?.

Family

Letita Waddell

Child

John Cairns+ b. 1871, d. 1942

James Cairns

M, b. 1897, d. 1920

Father

John Cairns b. 1871, d. 1942

Mother

Jessie Strang

Last Edited

22 Jul 2010

Birth*

James Cairns was born in 1897.

He was the son of John Cairns and Jessie Strang.

Death*

James Cairns died in 1920.

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.

James Cairns¹

M, b. 28 December 1806

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson¹ b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Last Edited

3 Mar 2013

Birth*

James Cairns was born on 28 December 1806 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson.¹

Baptism

James Cairns was baptized on 31 December 1806 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

Citations

[S8103] Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, LDS Batch Number: C19524-1, System Origin: Scotland-VR, GS Film: 1067959, Reference ID: 2:1698JTD, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XT15-G2K : accessed 03 Mar 2013), (31 December 1806). Hereinafter cited as Scotland Births and Baptisms.