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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

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

[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.

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.