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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*

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, 1913.⁴

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

[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.

James Leonard Cairns¹

M, b. 29 April 1863, d. 14 February 1866

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

19 Feb 2011

Birth*

James Leonard Cairns was born on 29 April 1863 in Wilmot Creek, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "James Leonard, son of William & Ellen Cairns, farmer Wilmot Creek. Born April 29, 1863. BApt. March 4th 1864. J.H.Read."¹

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

Baptism

James Leonard Cairns was baptized on 4 March 1864 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983,-63.811033; the officating clergyman was Rev. J.H. Read.¹

Death*

He died on 14 February 1866 at age 2.²

Citations

[S5252] Baptismal Record: James Leonard Cairns, Acc. 2630, p. 244. Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866 - Public Records & Archives Office, P.E.I.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: James Leonard Cairns.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Janet Cairns¹

F, b. 1820, d. 21 September 1889

Father

John Glen Cairns¹ b. 1787, d. 16 May 1871

Mother

Elizabeth McCaull

Last Edited

23 Mar 2012

Name-Com

Janet Cairns is commonly known as Jane.

Birth*

She was born in 1820 in Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of John Glen Cairns and Elizabeth McCaull.¹

Death*

Janet Cairns died on 21 September 1889 in Prince Edward Island.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Stewart Peoples Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

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

Janet Cairns¹

F, b. 26 January 1827, d. before 1881

Janet Cairns (1827- ?). Photo courtesy of William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, by Ross Graves.

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson¹ b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Last Edited

1 Apr 2012

Christening*

Janet Cairns was christened on 26 January 1827 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson.¹

Marriage*

Janet Cairns married Peter Schurman, son of Peter Schurman and Mary Bremble, on 15 June 1847 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410; they were married "by license from Lieutenant Governor", by Rev. Robert S. Patterson, recorded 1 December 1847. Witnesses were Robert Walker and George Mabey Price.²

Marriage Registration, Peter Schurman & Janet Cairns.

Death*

Janet Cairns died before 1881; she did not appear in the 1881 census.³

Family

Peter Schurman b. 19 March 1810, d. 24 March 1894

Children

Thomas Wilson Schurman+ b. 31 Oct 1849
Agnes E. T. Schurman b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 18 Sep 1919
Peter Bonnet Schurman b. 14 Mar 1853, d. 27 Jan 1884
Mary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman+ b. 2 Jun 1855, d. 13 Jan 1897

Citations

[S2287] Parish Register, Dumfries, 373-14505, (1817), ABBR Parish: NB, Point de Bute. Hereinafter cited as Parish Register, Dumfries.
[S5050] Marriage Records 1844-1852, Page 297 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island: , Recorded 1 December 1847, R. Hodgson, surrogate). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Records 1844-1852.
[S5049] 1881 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Peter Schurman Household #97, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 22, District Prince, Lot 27, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Janet Cairns¹

F, b. 31 August 1856, d. 18 February 1947

Father

Christopher Cairns²

Last Edited

10 Sep 2012

Birth*

Janet Cairns was born on 31 August 1856.

She was the daughter of Christopher Cairns.²

Baptism

Janet Cairns was baptized on 2 November 1856 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.²

Marriage*

She married Thomas MacMurdo, son of Archibald McMurdo and Janet Stavert.¹

Death*

Janet Cairns died on 18 February 1947 at age 90.

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36203,-63.72544.
Inscription: In Memory / of / Thomas MacMurdo / Born Dec. 14, 1844 / Died March 16, 1918. / His Wife / Janet Cairns / Born Aug. 31, 1856 / Died Feb. 18, 1947. / MACMURDO. Back: In Loving Memory Of / R. Erle MacMurdo / Born July 2, 1890 / Died January 20, 1977 / His Wife / Amy E. Townsend / Born January 14, 1898 / Died September 8, 1986. / MACMURDO.³

Family

Thomas MacMurdo b. 14 December 1844, d. 14 March 1918

Children

Scott MacMurdo⁴
Janet Edna MacMurdo⁴ b. 20 Jan 1886, d. 17 Aug 1971
Amy Delvina MacMurdo+¹ b. 8 Jun 1890, d. 20 Jul 1970
R. Erle MacMurdo+ b. 2 Jul 1896, d. 20 Jan 1977

Citations

[S2651] Obituary - Amy Delvina (MacMurdo) Marchbank, unknown newspaper, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, 20 July. Hereinafter cited as unknown newspaper.
[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.
[S3706] Cemetery Marker - Thomas MacMurdo (1844-1918) & Janet Cairns (1856-1947), Thomas MacMurdo (1844-1918) Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 31 July 2009.
[S2462] Correspondence with Allison MacMurdo (Summerside, Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Jenet Cairns¹

F, b. 1839, d. 23 October 1880

Father

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

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

19 Nov 2010

Birth*

Jenet Cairns was born in 1839.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Marriage*

Jenet Cairns married James Kirkland.¹

Death*

Jenet Cairns died on 23 October 1880.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36202,-63.72556. White ballast stone.
Inscription: Jenet Cairns / Wife of James Kirkland / Died / Oct. 23, 1880, / AEt. 41. / ~ | Kate Cairns / Died / Mar. 29, 1884, / AE. 17 Yrs. 6 Ms.¹

Tombstone, Jenet Cairns (1839-1880) and Kate Cairns (1866-1884), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

James Kirkland

Citations

[S3696] Cemetery Marker - Kate & Jenet Cairns, Kate & Jenet Cairns Tombstone transcription; David A. Walker, 31 July 2009.

Jennie Brown Cairns

F, b. 12 September 1893, d. 7 February 1973

Father

John Cairns b. 1871, d. 1942

Mother

Jessie Strang

Last Edited

12 Dec 2006

Birth*

Jennie Brown Cairns was born on 12 September 1893.

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Jessie Strang.

Death*

Jennie Brown Cairns died on 7 February 1973 at age 79.

Burial*

She was buried in Presbeterian Cemetery, North Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Jessie Cairns¹

F, b. 1840, d. 27 October 1880

Father

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

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

5 Nov 2001

Birth*

Jessie Cairns was born in 1840.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Death*

Jessie Cairns died on 27 October 1880; Obituary: At Summerside on Wed morning the 27th, age 40 years, Jessie Cairns, daughter of Thomas Cairns, Summerside. Funeral on Friday at 11 am. Journal Oct 28,1880.¹

Citations

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

Jessie Cairns¹

F, b. 29 January 1877, d. 1956

Father

John Cairns¹ b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford¹ b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

10 Jan 2011

Birth*

Jessie Cairns was born on 29 January 1877 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^2,3

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jessie 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.⁴

Marriage*

Jessie Cairns married Benjamin Campbell Jardine, son of David Jardine and Adelaide Campbell, on 5 November 1902; after their marriage Ben and Jessie purchased land at Wilmot Valley on the Taylor where they established a farm. There were seven children from this marriage.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Jessie Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Benjamin Campbell Jardine in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household were Benjamin's wife Jessie (Cairns), and sons Oren (age 7), Frank (age 5) and Austin (age 4). Benjamin's occupation was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

Death*

Jessie Cairns died in 1956.³

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36215,-63.72525.
Inscription: JARDINE / Benjamin C. 1874 - 1927 / His Wife / Jessie Cairns 1876 - 1956 / Son / Albert, 1905 age 2 mos. / Eunice M. 1916 - 1978.
Back: JARDINE.⁶

Tombstone, Benjamin C. Jardine (1874-1927), his wife Jessie Cairns (1876-1956), their son Albert (1904-1905), their daughter Eunice (1916-1978). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Benjamin Campbell Jardine b. 1 November 1874, d. 1927

Children

Oren Jardine⁵ b. 14 Nov 1903
Albert Jardine³ b. 19 Nov 1904, d. 20 Jan 1905
Frank Jardine⁵ b. 18 Nov 1905
John Austin Jardine⁵ b. 30 Nov 1906
Olive Jardine³ b. 3 May 1912, d. 11 Dec 1961
Annie Elizabeth Jardine³ b. 1 Jul 1914
Mabel Eunice Jardine³ b. 22 Sep 1917, d. 30 Sep 1978

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[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.
[S54] Freetown, Past & Present (Freetown, P.E.I.: Freetown Historical Society, 1985), p. 307.
[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.
[S4979] 1911 Canada Census - Benjamin C. Jardine, Benjamin C. Jardine Household #50, 1911, Microfilm Page 6, Lot 25, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S4980] Cemetery Marker - Benjamin C. Jardine, Benjamin C. Jardine & Jessie Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 28 August 2010.

Jessie Cairns¹

F, b. 1843

Father

William Cairns¹ b. 1816, d. 31 Oct 1856

Mother

Ellen Stewart¹ b. 1816, d. 24 Oct 1878

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Jessie Cairns was born in 1843.¹

She was the daughter of William Cairns and Ellen Stewart.¹

Citations

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

John Cairns¹

M, b. 1826, d. 1916

Father

Thomas Cairns² b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson² b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Last Edited

1 Jan 2011

Note*

Records indicate that John Cairns never married.²

Birth*

John Cairns was born in 1826.¹

He was the son of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson.²

Death*

John Cairns died in 1916.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40559,-63.77733.
Inscription: In / Memory of / John Cairns / 1826-1916 / Asleep in Jesus.¹

Tombstone, John Cairns (1826-1916). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Inscription detail.

Citations

[S3405] Cemetery marker - John Cairns (1826-1916), John Cairns Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 2006.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

John Cairns

M, b. 1871, d. 1942

Father

James Cairns

Mother

Letita Waddell

Last Edited

28 Jan 2005

Birth*

John Cairns was born in 1871.

Marriage*

He married Jessie Strang, daughter of Elizabeth Malinda Strang.

John Cairns was the son of James Cairns and Letita Waddell.

Death*

John Cairns died in 1942.

Family

Jessie Strang

Children

Charles Cairns
Ethel Cairns
Louise Cairns
Jennie Brown Cairns b. 12 Sep 1893, d. 7 Feb 1973
John Alfred Cairns+ b. 30 Jan 1895, d. 30 Dec 1957
Violet Cairns b. 25 Dec 1895, d. 30 Apr 1989
James Cairns b. 1897, d. 1920

John Cairns^1,2

M, b. 1841, d. 18 February 1899

Father

William Cairns b. 1816, d. 31 Oct 1856

Mother

Ellen Stewart b. 1816, d. 24 Oct 1878

Last Edited

20 Jan 2011

Birth*

John Cairns was born in 1841.¹

Marriage*

He married Maria Crawford.³

John Cairns was the son of William Cairns and Ellen Stewart.

Death*

John Cairns died on 18 February 1899 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36232,-63.72541.
Inscription: John Cairns / Died Feb. 18, 1899 / Aged 57 yrs. / Also his wife Maria / Died Sept. 5, 1910, / Aged 71 yrs. / Their daughter Gertie, / Died Aug. 16, 1895, / Aged 28 yrs. / CAIRNS
Back: J. Elton Cairns / Died July 8, 1960, / Aged 75 yrs. / His Wife / Lottie M. Burns / Died Sept. 5, 1984 / Aged 91 yrs. / Daughter Marion / Died Aug. 6, 1915. / Aged 1 yr.^2,1

Tombstone, John Cairns (1841-1899), his wife Maria Crawford (1839-1910), their daughter Gertrude Cairns (1870-1895), their son John Elton Cairns (1884-1960), his wife Lottie Burns (1893-1984), their daughter Marion (1914-1915). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Maria Crawford b. 1839, d. 5 September 1910

Children

William Cairns+³ b. 12 Oct 1864, d. 25 Jun 1932
Margaret Jane Cairns+ b. 3 Jan 1866
Annie Cairns³ b. 28 Sep 1868
Gertrude Cairns+ b. 23 Oct 1870, d. 16 Aug 1895
Ella Cairns³ b. 16 Dec 1872
Marion Cairns³ b. 13 Jan 1874
Jessie Cairns+³ b. 29 Jan 1877, d. 1956
Robina Cairns+³ b. 2 Feb 1878, d. 8 Mar 1940
Sybella Cairns³ b. 10 Feb 1881
Florence Maria Cairns+³ b. 24 Mar 1883, d. 15 Aug 1969
John Elton Cairns+³ b. 7 Nov 1884, d. 8 Jul 1960

Citations

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

John Cairns¹

Last Edited

6 Mar 2010

Marriage*

John Cairns married Hannah Watson in Nova Scotia.¹

Family

Hannah Watson

Child

Mary Ann Cairns¹ b. c 1821

Citations

[S4183] Correspondence with personal communication Margriet & Ralph Kitchen (Manitoba). Personal CD Library of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

John Cairns¹

M, b. 10 July 1809

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson¹ b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Last Edited

3 Mar 2013

Birth*

John Cairns was born on 10 July 1809 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

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

Baptism

John Cairns was baptized on 12 July 1809 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

Citations

[S8105] Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950, LDS Batch Number: C19524-1, System Origin: Scotland-VR, GS Film: 1067959, Reference ID: 2:1699OOL, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XT15-G2K : accessed 03 Mar 2013), (12 July 1809). Hereinafter cited as Scotland, Births and Baptisms.

John Alfred Cairns

M, b. 30 January 1895, d. 30 December 1957

Father

John Cairns b. 1871, d. 1942

Mother

Jessie Strang

Last Edited

20 Aug 2004

Birth*

John Alfred Cairns was born on 30 January 1895.

Marriage*

He married Zena Leard, daughter of ? Leard and Celia Woods.

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

Death*

John Alfred Cairns died on 30 December 1957 at age 62.

Burial*

He was buried in North Tryon Presbyterian Cemetery, North Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Family

Zena Leard b. 1889, d. 5 August 1989

Children

Ira Cairns b. 14 Feb 1912, d. 15 Nov 1984
Hazel June Cairns+ b. 7 Jun 1913, d. 9 Feb 1997
Hillus Cairns+ b. 25 Jan 1915, d. 16 Apr 1999

Citations

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

John Andrew Cairns¹

M, b. 1854

Father

Christopher Cairns¹

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Baptism*

John Andrew Cairns was baptized in 1854 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

[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.

John Elton Cairns¹

M, b. 7 November 1884, d. 8 July 1960

Father

John Cairns¹ b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford¹ b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

20 Jan 2011

Name-Com

John Elton Cairns is commonly known as Elton.^2,3

Birth*

He was born on 7 November 1884 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

He was the son of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

John Elton 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.⁴

Marriage*

John Elton Cairns married Lottie M. Burns.³

Death*

John Elton Cairns died on 8 July 1960 at age 75.^5,3

Burial*

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Lottie M. Burns b. 1893, d. 5 September 1984

Child

Marion Cairns³ b. c Aug 1914, d. 6 Aug 1915

Citations

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

John Glen Cairns¹

M, b. 1787, d. 16 May 1871

Last Edited

13 Oct 2009

Name-Com

John Glen Cairns is commonly known as John.

Birth*

He was born in 1787 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^1,2

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth McCaull.¹

Emigration*

John Glen Cairns emigrated in 1832 from Dumfriesshire, Scotland; He settled in Prince Edward Island.³

Death*

He died on 16 May 1871 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada;
obituary: "On 16th May, John Cairns, age 83. Native of Dumfries County." (Patriot, 22 April 1871).⁴

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36166,-63.72609.
Inscription: In memory / of / John Cairns / Died / Mar. 16, 1871, / AEt. 84.⁵

Tombstone, John Glen Cairns (1787-1871), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Elizabeth McCaull

Children

William Cairns+ b. 1816, d. 31 Oct 1856
Janet Cairns¹ b. 1820, d. 21 Sep 1889

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S129] Ross Graves William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2 (Summerside: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973). Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
[S129] Ross Graves William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2 (Summerside: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), Page 287. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
[S2970] Peter Gallant, compiler, From Scotland to Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown, P.E.I.: P.E.I. Genealogical Society, January 2001). Hereinafter cited as From Scotland to Prince Edward Island.
[S3667] Cemetery Marker - John Glen Cairns, John Glen Cairns Tombstone transcription; David A. Walker, 31 July 2009.

John Scott Cairns¹

M, b. 16 February 1895, d. 25 November 1973

Father

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

Mother

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

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Birth*

John Scott Cairns was born on 16 February 1895 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

He was the son of William Cairns and Thirza Picketts.¹

Marriage*

John Scott Cairns married Ella Georgina Cairns, daughter of Benjamin Darby Cairns and Jane Winnifred Yeo, on 23 November 1927 in at home, Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

John Scott Cairns died on 25 November 1973 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 78.¹

Burial*

He 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 -.²

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

Ella Georgina Cairns b. 26 March 1904, d. 12 March 1995

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.
[S3712] Cemetery Marker - John Scott Cairns (1895-1973), John Scott Cairns (1895-1973) Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 31 July 2009.

Kate Cairns¹

F, b. October 1866, d. 29 March 1884

Father

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

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

19 Jul 2010

Birth*

Kate Cairns was born in October 1866 in Prince Edward Island.^1,2

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Kate Cairns was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household of Thomas Cairns Jr. were his wife Nancy and daughters Kate (14) and Levie (12). The family religion was listed as Presbyterian, and his occupation as farmer.¹

Death*

Kate Cairns died on 29 March 1884 at age 17.²

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36202,-63.72556. White ballast stone.
Inscription: Jenet Cairns / Wife of James Kirkland / Died / Oct. 23, 1880, / AEt. 41. / ~ / Kate Cairns / Died / Mar. 29, 1884, / AE. 17 Yrs. 6 Ms.²

Tombstone, Jenet Cairns (1839-1880) and Kate Cairns (1866-1884), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S3668] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cairns Jr., Thomas Cairns, head Household #253, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 64, Line 11, District Prince, Subdistrict R Lot 17, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3696] Cemetery Marker - Kate & Jenet Cairns, Kate & Jenet Cairns Tombstone transcription; David A. Walker, 31 July 2009.

Levie Cairns¹

F, b. circa 1869

Father

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

Mother

Nancy d. May 1891

Last Edited

22 Dec 2010

Birth*

Levie Cairns was born circa 1869.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Levie Cairns was enumerated on the census of 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas Cairns in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household of Thomas Cairns Jr. were his wife Nancy and daughters Kate (14) and Levie (12). The family religion was listed as Presbyterian, and his occupation as farmer.¹

Citations

[S3668] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cairns Jr., Thomas Cairns, head Household #253, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 64, Line 11, District Prince, Subdistrict R Lot 17, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Louise Cairns

Father

John Cairns b. 1871, d. 1942

Mother

Jessie Strang

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

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

Lucy Cairns¹

F, b. circa 1878

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

Birth*

Lucy Cairns was born circa 1878 in Prince Edward Island.¹

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy 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.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lucy Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the housed with William (age 80) were his daughters Margaret (age 50) and Lucy 'Birdie' (age 33). William was still farming. William and Birdie were Presbyterian, Margaret was Anglican.²

Citations

[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.
[S8107] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, William Wilson Cairns Household #185, 1911, Microfilm LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, District Number 140, Subdistrict Number 46, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Lulu Cairns¹

Father

William Daniel Cairns¹ b. 1848, d. 21 Jul 1891

Mother

Catherine McLellan¹ b. 1850, d. 16 Sep 1910

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Lulu Cairns was the daughter of William Daniel Cairns and Catherine McLellan.¹

Citations

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

Margaret Cairns¹

F, b. 2 June 1843

Father

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

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

14 Oct 2009

Baptism*

Margaret Cairns was baptized on 2 June 1843 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Citations

[S3672] Baptismal Record: Margaret Cairns, Record Book 1, Page 9, (2 jun 1843). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Margaret Cairns.

Margaret Ann Cairns¹

F, b. 24 May 1861, d. 3 January 1914

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

Margaret Ann Cairns is commonly known as Maggie.^2,3

Birth*

She was born on 24 May 1861 in Prince Edward Island.^2,4

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

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Ann 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.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Ann 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.⁵

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Ann 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.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Ann Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Wilson Cairns in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the housed with William (age 80) were his daughters Margaret (age 50) and Lucy 'Birdie' (age 33). William was still farming. William and Birdie were Presbyterian, Margaret was Anglican.⁶

Death*

Margaret Ann Cairns died on 3 January 1914 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 52.^1,4

Burial*

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[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.
[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.
[S4895] Marker Inscription - Georgiana Helen Darby, Georgiana Helen Darby Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[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.
[S8107] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, William Wilson Cairns Household #185, 1911, Microfilm LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, District Number 140, Subdistrict Number 46, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Margaret Jane Cairns¹

F, b. 3 January 1866

Father

John Cairns b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

7 Apr 2010

Name-Com

Margaret Jane Cairns is commonly known as Janie.

Birth*

She was born on 3 January 1866.¹

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.

Baptism

Margaret Jane 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.²

Marriage*

She married John Picketts.¹

Family

John Picketts

Children

John Darrell Picketts b. 9 Apr 1901, d. 1979
Crawford Roy Picketts+ b. 15 Dec 1902
Vera Jane Picketts+¹ b. 1904, d. 3 Mar 1987
Rev. Willard Curtis Picketts+¹ b. 1909, d. 1990

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S4255] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Margaret Jane Cairns, United Church, North Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 51.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Margaret Jane Cairns.

Margaret Jane Cairns¹

F, b. 1852

Father

William Cairns¹ b. 1816, d. 31 Oct 1856

Mother

Ellen Stewart¹ b. 1816, d. 24 Oct 1878

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Margaret Jane Cairns was born in 1852.¹

She was the daughter of William Cairns and Ellen Stewart.¹

Citations

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

Margaret Kathleen Cairns¹

F, b. 12 August 1912, d. 7 November 1914

Father

Benjamin Darby Cairns² b. 4 Apr 1866, d. 16 Apr 1956

Mother

Jane Winnifred Yeo² b. 22 Feb 1874, d. 7 Aug 1962

Last Edited

30 Dec 2010

Birth*

Margaret Kathleen Cairns was born on 12 August 1912.¹

She was the daughter of Benjamin Darby Cairns and Jane Winnifred Yeo.²

Death*

Margaret Kathleen Cairns died on 7 November 1914 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 2.²

Burial*

She 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.¹

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.

Citations

[S4892] Marker Inscription - Benjamin Darby Cairns, Benjamin Darby Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Maria Clementine Cairns¹

F, b. 1854, d. 23 November 1884

Father

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

Mother

Nancy¹ d. May 1891

Last Edited

13 Oct 2009

Birth*

Maria Clementine Cairns was born in 1854.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.¹

Death*

Maria Clementine Cairns died on 23 November 1884.²

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36206,-63.72552.
Inscription: In memory / of / Maria Clementine / Died / Nov. 23, 1884 / AEt. 30.²

Tombstone for Maria Clementine Cairns (1854-1884), North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S3673] Marker Inscription - Maria Clementine Cairns, Maria Clementine Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 28 July 2009.

Marion Cairns¹

F, b. 13 January 1874

Father

John Cairns¹ b. 1841, d. 18 Feb 1899

Mother

Maria Crawford¹ b. 1839, d. 5 Sep 1910

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Marion Cairns was born on 13 January 1874.¹

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

Citations

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

Marion Cairns¹

F, b. circa August 1914, d. 6 August 1915

Father

John Elton Cairns¹ b. 7 Nov 1884, d. 8 Jul 1960

Mother

Lottie M. Burns¹ b. 1893, d. 5 Sep 1984

Last Edited

20 Jan 2011

Birth*

Marion Cairns was born circa August 1914.¹

She was the daughter of John Elton Cairns and Lottie M. Burns.¹

Death*

Marion Cairns died on 6 August 1915.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36232,-63.72541.
Inscription: John Cairns / Died Feb. 18, 1899 / Aged 57 yrs. / Also his wife Maria / Died Sept. 5, 1910, / Aged 71 yrs. / Their daughter Gertie, / Died Aug. 16, 1895, / Aged 28 yrs. / CAIRNS
Back: J. Elton Cairns / Died July 8, 1960, / Aged 75 yrs. / His Wife / Lottie M. Burns / Died Sept. 5, 1984 / Aged 91 yrs. / Daughter Marion / Died Aug. 6, 1915. / Aged 1 yr.¹

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S5065] Cemetery Marker - John Cairns & Maria Crawford, John Cairns & Maria Crawford Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 29 August 2010.

Mary Cairns¹

F, b. 10 October 1823, d. 1915

Father

Thomas Cairns¹ b. 1783, d. 3 Jan 1863

Mother

Agnes Wilson¹ b. 1784, d. 15 Oct 1842

Last Edited

1 Apr 2012

Christening*

Mary Cairns was christened on 10 October 1823 in Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, Scotland; her birthdate in the 1901 Canada Census shows 25 October 1825 and her tombstone is inscribed with the year 1825.^2,3

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson.¹

(Witness) Emigration

Mary Cairns emigrated with Thomas Cairns in 1833 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland; in the 1901 Canada Census the immigration year was recorded as 1845, while the 1911 Canada Census recorded the immigration year was recorded as 1831. The entry in the 1901 census is obviously in error as his daughter Elizabeth married Robert Walker in 1834 in Prince Edward Island.^4,5

Marriage*

Mary Cairns married George Mabey Price, son of George Nicholas Price and Rebecca Mabey, on 19 April 1854 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island;
George Mabey Price B
Mary Cairns S
Date of Celebration 19 April 1954 by license Robt. P. Patterson, Minister
Witnesses: William Cairns, Donald Patterson.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of George Mabey Price; included in the household were George's wife Mary (Cairns) and grandson George L. Price (age 15). George's occupation was farmer.⁷

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Cairns was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of George Mabey Price in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; George was head of household, living with his wife Mary (Cairns), daughter Maud (age 15), their daughter Agnes (age 37), her husband William Mutch (age 35), their children, Harry (age 9), John (age 6), Wilfred (age 4), Eva (age 2) and George (age 1). George's occupation was a farmer, his son-in-law William as farmer's labourer. All members of the household were Presbyterian, except for William who was Baptist.⁸

Census HeadHousehold*

Mary Cairns was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Milk St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Mary was a widow at this census, head of household, with four grandchildren living with her, children of William Mutch and her daughter Agnes, Harry (age 18), John (age 16), Wilfred (age 17) and Eva (age 12). Mary was a homekeeper, Harry did odd jobs, and Eva was in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁹

1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of widow Mary (Cairns) Price, her grandchildren (children of Agnes & William Mutch), Harry, John, Wilfred and Eva.

Death*

She died in 1915.³

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40568,-63.77750.
Inscription: George Mabey Price / 1822-1909 / his wife / Mary Cairns Price / 1825-1915.³

Tombstone, George Mabey Price (1822-1909), his wife Mary Cairns (1825-1915). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Family

George Mabey Price b. 4 October 1822, d. 3 December 1909

Children

Thomas Carson Price¹⁰ b. c 1855
George Nelson Price¹ b. 23 Dec 1856, d. 12 Aug 1875
Agnes W. Price+¹¹ b. 27 May 1863
Mary E. Price¹¹ b. c 1866
Maud Price¹² b. 29 Oct 1885

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S2287] Parish Register, Dumfries, 373-14505, (1817), ABBR Parish: NB, Point de Bute. Hereinafter cited as Parish Register, Dumfries.
[S2857] Marker Inscription George Mabey Price, George Mabey Price Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 5 August 2006.
[S2970] Peter Gallant, compiler, From Scotland to Prince Edward Island (Charlottetown, P.E.I.: P.E.I. Genealogical Society, January 2001), pg. 4, which was taken from his death record.. Hereinafter cited as From Scotland to Prince Edward Island.
[S5019] 1911 Canada Census - Mary (Cairns) Price, Mary (Cairns) Price, Head Household #14, 1911, Microfilm Page 14, District #140, Summerside, Sub-district 46, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S2855] Marriage Book #5, 1852-1857 (Charlottetown, PEI: Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island), p. 312. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Book #5, 1852-1857.
[S5021] 1891 Canada Census - George Mabey Price, George Mabey Price, Head Household #137, 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6383, Page 16, District #134, Sub-district Township 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S2861] George M. Price, Head Household #3, 1901 AutomatedGenealogy.com, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, District 133, Subdistrict a-3, Archives Microfilm T-6510 National Archives of Canada.
[S2862] Mary Price Household #135, 1911 Microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Page 14 National Archives of Canada.
[S2860] Baptismal Record, Church of England, Richmond, PEI: Thomas Carson Price, Book #1, Page 214, (1855). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record, Church of England, Richmond, PEI: Thomas Carson Price.
[S5018] 1881 Canada Census - George Mabey Price, George Mabey Price, Head Household #264, 1881, Microfilm C_13162, Page 1, Summerside, Prince County East, District 133, Subdistrict a-2, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
[S2858] 1901 Canada Census - George Mabey Price, George Mabey Price, Head Household #3, 1901, Microfilm T-6510, Page 1, Summerside, Prince County East, District 133, Subdistrict a-2, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.

Mary Cairns¹

F, b. 11 September 1867, d. 1942

Father

William Cairns¹ b. 1834, d. 1918

Mother

Margaret MacEachern¹ b. 1843, d. 1929

Last Edited

2 Jan 2012

Birth*

Mary Cairns was born on 11 September 1867 in St. Peters Road, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of William Cairns and Margaret MacEachern.¹

Death*

Mary Cairns died in 1942.

Burial*

She was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

[S6337] Baptismal Record - Mary Cairns, Free Church of Scotland, Prince Edward Island, Book No. 7, Page 78. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record - Mary Cairns.

Mary Ann Cairns¹

F, b. circa 1821

Father

John Cairns¹

Mother

Hannah Watson¹

Last Edited

6 Mar 2010

Birth*

Mary Ann Cairns was born circa 1821 in Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of John Cairns and Hannah Watson.¹

Citations

[S4183] Correspondence with personal communication Margriet & Ralph Kitchen (Manitoba). Personal CD Library of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Mary Jane Cairns

F, b. 22 June 1895, d. 17 June 1972

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Mary Jane Cairns was born on 22 June 1895.

Death*

She died on 17 June 1972 at age 76.

Mary Jane Cairns¹

F, b. 26 March 1853

Father

Christopher Cairns¹

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Baptism*

Mary Jane Cairns was baptized on 26 March 1853 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

She was the daughter of Christopher Cairns.¹

Citations

[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.

Mary Louise Cairns¹

F, b. 7 April 1906, d. 1 October 2005

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

Birth*

Mary Louise Cairns was born on 7 April 1906 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

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

Name-Com

Mary Louise Cairns is commonly known as Louise Cairns in 1911.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She 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*

Mary Louise Cairns married William Albert Moase, son of William Henry Moase and Robina Cairns, on 23 November 1927 in At home, Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.³

Death*

Mary Louise Cairns died on 1 October 2005 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 99.⁴

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44763,-63.62892.
Inscription: MOASE / William H. Moase / 1852 - 1938 / His Wife / Robina Cairns / 1855 - 1937 /
Back: Wm. Albert Moase / 1896 - 1969 / His Wife / M. Louise Cairns / 1906 - 2005.³

Tombstone, William Henry Moase (1852-1938), his wife Robina Cairns (1855-1937), their son William Albert Moase (1896-1969), his wife Mary Louise Cairns (1906-2005). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

William Albert Moase b. 6 October 1896, d. 17 February 1969

Children

Myrtle Pauline Moase+¹ b. 18 Sep 1935, d. 6 Jan 1998
Wendell Albert Moase+¹ b. 29 Aug 1937, d. 12 May 2002

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.
[S4838] Cemetery Marker - William H. Moase, William H. Moase Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 8 August 2010.
[S2270] Letter from Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald (Richmond, Prince Edward Island) to David A. Walker, November 2005; Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Mary Winnifred Cairns¹

F, b. 11 September 1937, d. 21 February 1992

Father

William Wyman Cairns¹ b. 24 Dec 1907, d. 1 Mar 2003

Mother

Marjorie Jane Marchbank¹ b. 7 Nov 1914, d. 1 Jan 2000

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Birth*

Mary Winnifred Cairns was born on 11 September 1937 in Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of William Wyman Cairns and Marjorie Jane Marchbank.¹

Death*

Mary Winnifred Cairns died on 21 February 1992 in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Fredericton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, at age 54.¹

Citations

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

Olivia H. Cairns¹

F, b. 1846, d. 13 June 1876

Father

Thomas Cairns² b. 2 May 1812, d. 18 May 1881

Mother

Nancy² d. May 1891

Last Edited

22 Dec 2010

Birth*

Olivia H. Cairns was born in 1846 in Prince Edward Island.^1,3

She was the daughter of Thomas Cairns and Nancy.²

Baptism

Olivia H. Cairns was baptized on 11 April 1850 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.⁴

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

Death*

She died on 13 June 1876 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36198,-63.72561.
This stone is to the right of Thomas Cairns. White marble ballast stone. Olivia H. Cairns / Daughter of / Thomas and / Nancy Cairns. / Died / June 13, 1876.¹

Tombstone, Olivia H. Cairns (1846-1876). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

[S2958] Marker Inscription - Olivia Cairns, Olivia Cairns Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 7 August 2006.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S3668] 1881 Canada Census - Thomas Cairns Jr., Thomas Cairns, head Household #253, 4 April 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 64, Line 11, District Prince, Subdistrict R Lot 17, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3669] Baptismal Record: Olivia Cairns, Record Book 1, Page 14, (11 April 1850). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Olivia Cairns.

Orin Cairns¹

M, d. 3 December 1896

Father

William Daniel Cairns¹ b. 1848, d. 21 Jul 1891

Mother

Catherine McLellan¹ b. 1850, d. 16 Sep 1910

Last Edited

14 Jan 2008

Orin Cairns was the son of William Daniel Cairns and Catherine McLellan.¹

Death*

Orin Cairns died on 3 December 1896.¹

Burial*

He was buried in United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

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

Robert Cairns

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Child

James Cairns