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Jane Clarke¹

F, b. circa 1595, d. before 1617

Charts

Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith

Last Edited

4 Apr 2006

Birth*

Jane Clarke was born circa 1595 in Theckenham, Worcestershire, England.²

Marriage*

She married Deacon Edward Converse, son of Christopher Convers and Mary Halford, circa 1608 in England.^3,2

Death*

Jane Clarke died before 1617 in Wakerly, Northhampton, England.^1,2

Family

Deacon Edward Converse b. 30 January 1589/90, d. 10 August 1663

Citations

[S2113] William G. Hill, compiler, Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse and Elisha S. Converse (Malden, Massachusetts: privately printed, 1887). Hereinafter cited as Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse.
[S2112] Deacon Edward Convers * His Descendants, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~converse. Hereinafter cited as Deacon Edward Convers * His Descendants.
[S2113] William G. Hill, compiler, Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse and Elisha S. Converse (Malden, Massachusetts: privately printed, 1887), Page 97. Hereinafter cited as Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse.

John Clarke¹

Charts

Descendants of William White & Susanna
Descendants of William Dyer
Descendants of Hugh Hull & Elinor
Descendants of John Drake & Christiana Billet
Descendants of Richard le Fort
Descendants of Thomas Saint Leger
Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

18 Feb 2001

Marriage*

John Clarke married Elizabeth Ruth Slocum, daughter of Capt. Ebenezer Slocum and Esther Corey.¹

Family

Elizabeth Ruth Slocum b. 5 November 1769, d. 12 May 1852

Citations

[S118] "Verna Haywood Coe Rissell. Information written in 1977, received from Kathy Sheehan via e-mail 14 Feb. 2001.", 1977, Verna Haywood Coe Rissell (), to Kathy Sheehan (); Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as "Verna Haywood Coe Rissell."

John Clarke¹

M, b. 11 February 1541, d. 4 April 1598

Father

John Clarke¹ d. 1559

Last Edited

9 Mar 2007

Marriage*

John Clarke married Catherine Cooke.¹

Baptism*

John Clarke was baptized on 11 February 1541 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England.¹

He was the son of John Clarke.¹

Death*

John Clarke died on 4 April 1598 at age 57.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 7 April 1598.¹

Family

Catherine Cooke d. 27 March 1598

Child

Thomas Clarke+¹ b. 1 Nov 1570, d. 29 Jul 1627

Citations

[S2110] George Austin Morrison Jr., "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island", The Clarke Families of Rhode Island Transcribed by James Herring in 2003 (1902). Hereinafter cited as "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island."

John Clarke¹

M, d. 1559

Last Edited

9 Mar 2007

Birth*

John Clarke was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England.¹

Death*

He died in 1559.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 3 March 1559.¹

Family

Child

John Clarke+¹ b. 11 Feb 1541, d. 4 Apr 1598

Citations

[S2110] George Austin Morrison Jr., "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island", The Clarke Families of Rhode Island Transcribed by James Herring in 2003 (1902). Hereinafter cited as "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island."

Joseph Clarke¹

M, b. 9 December 1618, d. 1 June 1694

Father

Thomas Clarke¹ b. 1 Nov 1570, d. 29 Jul 1627

Mother

Rose Herrige¹

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Joseph Clarke was born on 9 December 1618 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England.¹

He was the son of Thomas Clarke and Rose Herrige.¹

Baptism

Joseph Clarke was baptized on 16 December 1618 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret.¹

Death*

Joseph Clarke died on 1 June 1694 in Newport, Rhode Island, at age 75.¹

Family

Margaret

Child

Carew Clarke+ b. c 1668, d. 5 Jun 1759

Citations

[S2110] George Austin Morrison Jr., "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island", The Clarke Families of Rhode Island Transcribed by James Herring in 2003 (1902). Hereinafter cited as "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island."

Judith Clarke

F, b. 8 August 1712

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Birth*

Judith Clarke was born on 8 August 1712.

Marriage*

She married Robert Potter , Jr. on 5 September 1731 in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.¹

Family

Robert Potter , Jr. b. 26 July 1702

Child

Martha Potter+ b. 15 May 1736, d. b 9 Dec 1776

Citations

[S1363] Liela Morse Wilson, 10 Generations from William & Mary Dyer of Newport, R.I. (Putnam, CT: Privately published, 1949). Hereinafter cited as 10 Generations from William & Mary Dyer of Newport, R.I.

Lionel George Clarke¹

M, b. 1919, d. 2007

Father

George Henry Clarke¹ b. 27 Mar 1882, d. 10 Nov 1958

Mother

Gertrude Seaman¹ b. 13 Feb 1885, d. 1937

Charts

Descendants of John Crawford & Jane Henderson
Descendants of Edward Doty & Faith Clarke
Descendants of John Seaman & Martha Moore

Last Edited

6 Oct 2012

Name-Com

Lionel George Clarke is commonly known as Lionel.²

Birth*

He was born in 1919 in Humphrey's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

He was the son of George Henry Clarke and Gertrude Seaman.¹

Marriage*

Lionel George Clarke married Ellen Ruth MacPherson, daughter of Robert Synton MacPherson and Annie Rachel Blake, on 22 December 1941 in 57 North Street (the bride's residence), Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #39633. Lionel George Clarke was a bachelor, age 22, Anglican, a Private in the Ordnance Corps, Canadian Army, living at 358 Highfield St., Moncton. Ellen Ruth MacPherson was a spinster, age 22, Anglican, a school teacher, living at 57 North Street, Moncton. Witnesses were Robert D. Clark of Moncton, and Marion R. Gillard of Shediac.¹

Death*

Lionel George Clarke died in 2007.³

Burial*

He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, 46.10910,-64.77587. The family plot was purchased by George Henry Clarke on 26 July 1937.
Inscription: CLARKE / Lionel G. Clarke / 1919 - 2007 / His Wife / Ellen R. MacPherson / 1919 - 1989
Back: CLARKE
Four flat stones: 1. George Stephen Bruce / 1947 - 2009 / Clarke / Husband of / Priscilla Mary (King) / 1946 - . 2. Pearl Seaman / Wife of / George H. Clarke / 1899 - 1977. 3. Gertrude Seaman / Wife of / George H. Clarke / 1886 - 1937. 4. George H. Clarke / 1882 - 1958.⁴

Family plot, George Henry Clarke (1882-1958), his first wife Gertrude Seaman (1886-1937), his second wife Pearl Seaman (1899-1977), George's son by his wife Gertrude, Lionel George Clarke (1919-2007), his wife Ellen Ruth MacPherson (1919-1989), their son George Stephen Bruce Clarke (1947-2009). Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Tombstone, Lionel George Lockhart (1919-2007), his wife Ellen Ruth MacPherson (1919-1989). Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Family

Ellen Ruth MacPherson b. 20 October 1919, d. 1989

Child

George Stephen Bruce Clarke⁵ b. 1947, d. 2009

Citations

[S5927] Lionel George Clarke & Ellen Ruth MacPherson marriage, 22 December 1941, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada. PANB F20025, Ref. B4/1941, Number 27082.
[S50] Elmwood Cemetery Office Records (Moncton, New Brunswick: Office Records, 2000), George H. Clark, Section BPC, #0072. Hereinafter cited as Elmwood Cemetery Office Records.
[S7441] Tombstone, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Lionel George Clarke tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 2 August 2012.
[S7447] Tombstone, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Lionel George Clarke tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 2 August 2012.
[S7448] Tombstone, Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, George Stephen Bruce Clarke tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 2 August 2012.

Mathilda Clarke¹

F, d. 1949

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Death*

Mathilda Clarke died in 1949.¹

Citations

[S1371] Bertha Williams Anthony, Roger Williams of Providence, Rhode Island (: Mrs. C. W. Bertha Williams Anthony, 1949), 192. Hereinafter cited as Roger Williams of Providence, R.I.

Norma Seaman Clarke¹

F, b. 23 February 1911

Father

George Henry Clarke¹ b. 27 Mar 1882, d. 10 Nov 1958

Mother

Gertrude Seaman¹ b. 13 Feb 1885, d. 1937

Charts

Descendants of John Crawford & Jane Henderson
Descendants of Edward Doty & Faith Clarke
Descendants of John Seaman & Martha Moore

Last Edited

18 Oct 2011

Birth*

Norma Seaman Clarke was born on 23 February 1911 in Humphrey's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant of this Late Registration of Birth was Norma's father, dated 23 September 1937, in Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick, and recorded 9 October 1937. At the time of her birth he was a Telegraph Operator, living in Lewisville, New Brunswick.¹

She was the daughter of George Henry Clarke and Gertrude Seaman.¹

Citations

[S5926] Norma Seaman Clarke, Microfilm F18789, Code 1897-C-81 Microfilm F23409, Code 1911--800517 (23 September 1937), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Olga Clarke¹

F, b. 22 May 1904, d. 31 August 1982

Father

George Edgar Clarke¹ b. 10 Nov 1876, d. 2 Feb 1954

Mother

Sarah Ann Taylor¹ b. 22 Mar 1878, d. 13 Nov 1961

Last Edited

18 Oct 2002

Birth*

Olga Clarke was born on 22 May 1904 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of George Edgar Clarke and Sarah Ann Taylor.¹

Marriage*

Olga Clarke married Percy William Ranger on 11 June 1927.¹

Death*

Olga Clarke died on 31 August 1982 in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A., at age 78.¹

Family

Percy William Ranger d. 18 February 1959

Citations

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

Peleg Clarke¹

M, b. circa 1800

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Peleg Clarke was born circa 1800.¹

Marriage*

He married Mary E Corey, daughter of Thomas Cory and Mary Wilcox, on 4 November 1827.¹

Family

Mary E Corey b. 25 April 1801, d. 10 April 1869

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Sarah Clarke

F, d. before 1785

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Marriage*

Sarah Clarke married John Coddington Greene on 14 April 1774 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island.

Death*

Sarah Clarke died before 1785.

Family

John Coddington Greene d. after 1791

Child

Catherine Greene+ b. a 1774, d. 25 Nov 1855

Theresa Clarke¹

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer

Last Edited

10 Apr 2011

Marriage*

Theresa Clarke married Bowdoin Dyer, son of Charles Dyer , Col. and Mary Hazard.²

Family

Bowdoin Dyer b. after 1770, d. after 1820

Citations

[S1348] William Allan Dyer, By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record, 1940), 129A. Hereinafter cited as By the Name of Dyer.
[S1348] William Allan Dyer, By the Name of Dyer, A Genealogical Record, 1940), 129-A. Hereinafter cited as By the Name of Dyer.

Thomas Clarke¹

M, b. 1 November 1570, d. 29 July 1627

Father

John Clarke¹ b. 11 Feb 1541, d. 4 Apr 1598

Mother

Catherine Cooke¹ d. 27 Mar 1598

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Thomas Clarke was born on 1 November 1570 in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England.¹

He was the son of John Clarke and Catherine Cooke.¹

Baptism

Thomas Clarke was baptized on 3 November 1570.¹

Marriage*

He married Rose Herrige.¹

Death*

Thomas Clarke died on 29 July 1627 at age 56.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 30 July 1627.¹

Family

Rose Herrige

Child

Joseph Clarke+¹ b. 9 Dec 1618, d. 1 Jun 1694

Citations

[S2110] George Austin Morrison Jr., "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island", The Clarke Families of Rhode Island Transcribed by James Herring in 2003 (1902). Hereinafter cited as "The Clarke Families of Rhode Island."

Thurston Clarke¹

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

20 Sep 2006

Marriage*

Thurston Clarke married Faith.¹

Family

Faith

Child

Faith Clarke+¹ b. c 1619

Citations

[S2259] Peter B. Hill, compiler, Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol. 11, Part 3 (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2000). Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol. 11, Part 3.

Owen Clarkin¹

M, b. circa 1845

Last Edited

26 Jan 2002

Note*

NAME: - 1891 Census, Westmorland Co, Sackville P (202-1) BP: WIF: OCC:Farmer LIVED:(1891) Sackville P age 45; parents b. Ireland; Ch of England
45 in 1891 census.¹

Birth*

Owen Clarkin was born circa 1845 in Prince Edward Island.^2,1

Marriage*

He married Olivia Robinson on 12 November 1885 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.¹

Census*

Owen Clarkin appeared on the census of 1891 in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.^2,1

Occupation*

He was farmer in 1891.^2,1

Family

Olivia Robinson b. 1840, d. 1931

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend (Toronto, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S852] From Microfilm, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547; Ken Kanner, V.2, Sackville Parish, p.642 (p.202-1 in census), QUAY 2.

Leila Irene Clarkson

F, b. 5 September 1906

Father

Lorne Clarkson

Mother

Cora Apperly

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Leila Irene Clarkson was born on 5 September 1906 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.

She was the daughter of Lorne Clarkson and Cora Apperly.

Marriage*

Leila Irene Clarkson married Jesse Harold Barwise, son of Joseph Peter Barwise and Jane Tompkins Schurman, on 18 December 1940 in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada.

Family

Jesse Harold Barwise b. 11 June 1896

Lorne Clarkson

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Cora Apperly

Child

Leila Irene Clarkson+ b. 5 Sep 1906

Barney Class¹

M, b. September 1824

Father

Lewis Class¹ b. c 1790

Mother

Patience Cory¹ b. Feb 1793

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Barney Class was born in September 1824 in Marion, Wayne County, New York.¹

He was the son of Lewis Class and Patience Cory.¹

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Lewis Class¹

M, b. circa 1790

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Lewis Class was born circa 1790.¹

Marriage*

He married Patience Cory, daughter of Thomas Cory and Martha.¹

Family

Patience Cory b. February 1793

Children

Barney Class¹ b. Sep 1824
Martha Class+¹ b. Oct 1825, d. c 1902
Phoebe Class¹ b. Oct 1827

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Martha Class¹

F, b. October 1825, d. circa 1902

Father

Lewis Class¹ b. c 1790

Mother

Patience Cory¹ b. Feb 1793

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Martha Class was born in October 1825 in Marion, Wayne County, New York.¹

She was the daughter of Lewis Class and Patience Cory.¹

Marriage*

Martha Class married Milo L Pepper.¹

Marriage*

Martha Class married George B Hill.¹

Marriage*

Martha Class married Daniel Murdoff.¹

Death*

Martha Class died circa 1902.¹

Family 1

Milo L Pepper b. September 1824, d. circa 1857

Children

Mary Jane Pepper¹ b. Sep 1848
Lafayette Pepper¹ b. Oct 1850, d. c 1890

Family 2

George B Hill b. September 1826, d. October 1862

Child

Georgianna Hill¹ b. Jul 1862

Family 3

Daniel Murdoff b. circa 1825

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Phoebe Class¹

F, b. October 1827

Father

Lewis Class¹ b. c 1790

Mother

Patience Cory¹ b. Feb 1793

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Phoebe Class was born in October 1827 in Marion, Wayne County, New York.¹

She was the daughter of Lewis Class and Patience Cory.¹

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

? Clay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Adam Nathan Clay¹

M, b. 1825, d. 4 September 1884

Father

John Clay Sr.¹ b. c 1795, d. 12 Aug 1831

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

25 Oct 2009

Birth*

Adam Nathan Clay was born in 1825 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.¹

Baptism

Adam Nathan Clay was baptized on 24 April 1825 in Presbyterian Church, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. McGregor.²

Death*

He died on 4 September 1884 in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..¹

Citations

[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S3778] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Adam Nathan Clay, Presbyterian Church , Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Adam Nathan Clay.

Alexander Anderson Clay¹

M, b. 22 January 1857, d. 7 June 1858

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Birth*

Alexander Anderson Clay was born on 22 January 1857 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

Death*

Alexander Anderson Clay died on 7 June 1858 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 1.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36196,-63.72568. Mottled white marble ballast stone.
Inscription: In memory of / Alexander A. / son of John & Jane / Clay / died June 7, 1858, / aged 1 yr. 5 ms. / (script below ground).²

Tombstone, Alexander Anderson Clay (1857-1858), North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr. in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2635] Marker Inscription Alexander Anderson Clay, Alexander Anderson Clay Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 27 July 2006.
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Alexander Anderson Clay¹

M, b. 8 November 1858, d. 7 February 1925

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

25 Oct 2009

Birth*

Alexander Anderson Clay was born on 8 November 1858 in Lot 26, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

Baptism

Alexander Anderson Clay was baptized in 1859 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.²

Marriage*

He married Grace Lydia Reid on 8 June 1887 in the residence of the bride's father, North Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

Alexander Anderson Clay died on 7 February 1925 in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 66.¹

Family

Grace Lydia Reid b. 8 November 1861, d. 22 February 1953

Child

Merrill Allan Clay+¹ b. 1 Aug 1896, d. 26 Jul 1969

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S3772] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Alexander Anderson Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 22.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Alexander Anderson Clay.

Caroline MacKay Clay¹

F, b. 21 March 1875, d. 19 April 1955

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington (#1)
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington (#2)
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Mar 2012

Birth*

Caroline MacKay Clay was born on 21 March 1875 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Caroline MacKay Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr. in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Name-Com

Caroline MacKay Clay is commonly known as Caroline Clay in 1881.²

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Carrie Clay in 1891.^3,4

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay Jr. in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 62) were his wife Jane (age 58), children Bessie/Elizabeth (age 20), Nettie/Mary Elisa Anetta (age 18) and Carrie/Caroline (age 16). John was a Deputy Sheriff, Nettie a Music Teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. Jane's brother, John Cousins (age 63) was also living in the household, as well as three unrelated lodgers.³

Marriage*

Caroline MacKay Clay married William Scott Beairsto, son of George Aitken Beairsto and Mary Eliza Walker, on 9 October 1901 in the home of A.A. Clay, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Death*

Caroline MacKay Clay died on 19 April 1955 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 80.¹

Family

William Scott Beairsto b. 15 March 1874, d. 21 June 1911

Children

Mary Clay Beairsto¹ b. May 1903, d. May 1928
Otto Scott Beairsto¹ b. 23 Sep 1906, d. 9 May 1910

Citations

[S3788] Karin Allan & Dave Hunter, online http://www.islandregister.com/beairsto.html. (The Island Register web site).
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94, 15 April, 1891, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll T-6382, page 23, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3789] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Otto Scott Beairsto, Presbyterian Church , Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 158-159.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Otto Scott Beairsto.

Catherine Clay¹

F, b. 8 July 1827, d. circa 1860

Father

John Clay Sr.¹ b. c 1795, d. 12 Aug 1831

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

1 Apr 2012

Birth

Catherine Clay was born in 1827 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.²

Baptism*

She was baptized on 8 July 1827 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

She was the daughter of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.¹

Marriage*

Catherine Clay married James Denis Craig on 8 February 1855 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island;
James Craig (B)
Catherine Clay (S)
Date of Celebrtation, 8 February 1855, by license
Witnesses: John Clay and Donald Gordon
Married by Rev. Robert S. Patterson
Recorded 24 March 1855.^3,2

Death*

Catherine Clay died circa 1860 in Prince Edward Island.²

Family

James Denis Craig b. after 1816

Citations

[S3126] Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay, Record Book 1, Page 2, (1827). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay.
[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S3926] Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, MNI #5, p. 432 , 24 March 1855). Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, Pg. 432.

Donald Roberts Clay¹

M, b. 22 January 1921, d. 2 June 1989

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Donald Roberts Clay was born on 22 January 1921 in Scranton, Lakawanna County, Pennsylvania.¹

Death*

He died on 2 June 1989 in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at age 68.¹

Citations

[S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Edith Ellen Clay¹

F, b. 20 October 1888

Father

Fulton Johnston Clay¹ b. 3 Aug 1862, d. 1 Jan 1928

Mother

Evelyn Lea Laird¹

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Jul 2011

Birth*

Edith Ellen Clay was born on 20 October 1888 in South Dakota, U.S.A..¹

She was the daughter of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird.¹

Citations

[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Elizabeth Anna Clay¹

F, b. 19 September 1866, d. 30 October 1927

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Mar 2012

Birth*

Elizabeth Anna Clay was born on 19 September 1866; her baptism record shows her age as "2 months".^1,2

She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

Baptism

Elizabeth Anna Clay was baptized on 25 November 1866 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr. in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Name-Com

Elizabeth Anna Clay is commonly known as Elizabeth Clay in 1881.³

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Bessie Clay in 1891.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Death*

Elizabeth Anna Clay died on 30 October 1927 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 61; she never married.²

Citations

[S3773] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Anna Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 29.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Anna Clay.
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94, 15 April, 1891, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll T-6382, page 23, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Ellen Charlotte Clay¹

F, b. 17 June 1860, d. 1927

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

26 Dec 2011

Birth

Ellen Charlotte Clay was born on 12 February 1860 in Prince Edward Island.²

Baptism*

She was baptized on 17 June 1860 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Allan Fraser.¹

She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

Marriage*

Ellen Charlotte Clay married Capt. James H. Walsh.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ellen Charlotte Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (30) was his wife Ellen Charlotte Clay (age 21). He was a Master Mariner. He was Methodist, she was Presbyterian.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ellen Charlotte Clay was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ellen (age 25), children Frank (age 8), Florence (age 6), Jennie (age 4) and Harold (age 2). James was a Master Mariner. James was a Secularist, the rest of the family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

Name-Com

Ellen Charlotte Clay is commonly known as Helen in 1897.⁶

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 50) were his wife Ellen (age 41), children Frank (age 18), Florence (age 16), Jennie (age 14), Harold, (age 13) and Grace (age 7). James was a Master Mariner, Frank a student. James was a Methodist, the rest of the family Presbyterian.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ellen Charlotte Clay was enumerated on the census of 8 June 1911 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 62) were his wife Ellen (age 51), children Harold (age 22), John (age 9), Florence (Age 26), Jennie (age 24) and Grace (age 18). James was a sail maker, Harold a salesman, Florence a stenographer, Jennie was training for a anurse and Grace a book keeper. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁷

Death*

Ellen Charlotte Clay died in 1927.³

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40487,-63.77715. Square obelisk.
Inscription: In memory of / Jane T. Cousins / Beloved wife of / John Clay / Died / Sept. 8, 1899. / AEt. 67 yrs. / Asleep in Jesus.
Left: In memory of / John Clay / Died / Nov. 22, 1900. / AEt. 71 y'rs. / "Blessed Sleep".
Right: In Loving / Memory of / Capt. James H. Walsh / Drowned / Dec. 13, 1919. / Aged 70 Years. / Also His Wife / Ellen / 1860 - 1927.
Back: In Loving / Memory of / Grace Brundage / Daughter of / Capt. James Walsh / and Ellen Clay.³

Tombstone for John Clay ( (1829-1900) and Jane Townsend Cousins (1832-1899). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Right inscription detail.

Family

Capt. James H. Walsh b. 23 September 1850, d. 13 December 1919

Children

Frank D. Walsh² b. 20 Sep 1882
Florence M. Walsh² b. 8 May 1884
Jennie Evelyn Walsh+² b. 30 Sep 1886, d. 14 Dec 1971
Harold R. Walsh+² b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 1969
Grace Helen Walsh^6,3 b. 24 Oct 1893, d. 1960
John Clay Walsh⁸ b. 8 Jan 1902

Citations

[S3774] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ellen Charlotte Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ellen Charlotte Clay.
[S6297] 1901 Canada Census - James H. Walsh, James H. Walsh Household #114, 1901, Microfilm Page 12, Line 49, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3771] Cemetery Marker - Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay, Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
[S6296] 1881 Canada Census - James H. Walsh, James H. Walsh Household #227, 1881, Microfilm Microfilm C-13162, Page 52, Line 22, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6301] 1891 Canada Census - James H. Walsh, James H. Walsh Household #31, 9 April 1891, Microfilm Roll T-6382, Page 8, Line 1, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6294] Baptism Record - Grace Helen Walsh, Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 146-147. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Grace Helen Walsh.
[S6300] 1911 Canada Census - James H. Walsh, James H. Walsh Household #76, 8 & 9 June, 1911, Microfilm Page 7, Line 40, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6295] Baptism Record - John Clay Walsh, Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 154-155. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - John Clay Walsh.

Fulton Johnston Clay¹

M, b. 3 August 1862, d. 1 January 1928

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Jul 2011

Baptism*

Fulton Johnston Clay was baptized on 3 August 1862 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

He was the son of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Fulton Johnston Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr. in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Marriage*

Fulton Johnston Clay married Evelyn Lea Laird on 26 October 1887 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.³

Death*

Fulton Johnston Clay died on 1 January 1928 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A., at age 65.³

Family

Evelyn Lea Laird

Children

Edith Ellen Clay³ b. 20 Oct 1888
Russell W. Clay³ b. 27 Jan 1896

Citations

[S3775] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Fulton Johnston Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 26.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Fulton Johnston Clay.
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

John Clay Jr.¹

M, b. 1829, d. 22 November 1900

Father

John Clay Sr.¹ b. c 1795, d. 12 Aug 1831

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

4 Mar 2014

Birth*

John Clay Jr. was born in 1829 in Lot 19, Prince Edward Island.¹

He was the son of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.¹

Marriage*

John Clay Jr. married Jane Townsend Cousins, daughter of John James Cousins and Ellen Montgomery, on 11 March 1856 in French River, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

AltMarr

An alternate marriage date is on 1 March 1856.

Census HeadHousehold*

John Clay Jr. was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Clay, his wife Jane Townsend Cousins, children Alexander, Fulton, William, Elizabeth, Mary and Caroline, and a lodger, Alexander Anderson.

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 15 April 1891 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with John (age 62) were his wife Jane (age 58), children Bessie/Elizabeth (age 20), Nettie/Mary Elisa Anetta (age 18) and Carrie/Caroline (age 16). John was a Deputy Sheriff, Nettie a Music Teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. Jane's brother, John Cousins (age 63) was also living in the household, as well as three unrelated lodgers.³

1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Clay, his wife Jane Townsend Cousins, children Bessie/Elizabeth, Nettie/Mary Anetta and Carrie/Caroline, Jane's brother John Cousins, and three unrelated lodgers.

Death*

He died on 22 November 1900 in Conway, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40487,-63.77715. Square obelisk.
Inscription: In memory of / Jane T. Cousins / Beloved wife of / John Clay / Died / Sept. 8, 1899. / AEt. 67 yrs. / Asleep in Jesus.
Left: In memory of / John Clay / Died / Nov. 22, 1900. / AEt. 71 y'rs. / "Blessed Sleep".
Right: In Loving / Memory of / Capt. James H. Walsh / Drowned / Dec. 13, 1919. / Aged 70 Years. / Also His Wife / Ellen / 1860 - 1927.
Back: In Loving / Memory of / Grace Brundage / Daughter of / Capt. James Walsh / and Ellen Clay.⁴

Tombstone for John Clay ( (1829-1900) and Jane Townsend Cousins (1832-1899). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Jane Townsend Cousins b. 1832, d. 8 September 1899

Children

Alexander Anderson Clay¹ b. 22 Jan 1857, d. 7 Jun 1858
Alexander Anderson Clay+¹ b. 8 Nov 1858, d. 7 Feb 1925
Ellen Charlotte Clay+⁵ b. 17 Jun 1860, d. 1927
Fulton Johnston Clay+⁶ b. 3 Aug 1862, d. 1 Jan 1928
William Leslie Clay⁷ b. 14 Nov 1863, d. 2 Feb 1928
Elizabeth Anna Clay⁸ b. 19 Sep 1866, d. 30 Oct 1927
Mary Elisa Anetta Clay+⁹ b. 10 Oct 1869, d. 13 Feb 1941
Caroline MacKay Clay+¹⁰ b. 21 Mar 1875, d. 19 Apr 1955

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94, 15 April, 1891, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll T-6382, page 23, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3771] Cemetery Marker - Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay, Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
[S3774] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ellen Charlotte Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 23.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Ellen Charlotte Clay.
[S3775] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Fulton Johnston Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 26.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Fulton Johnston Clay.
[S3777] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Leslie Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 27.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Leslie Clay.
[S3773] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Anna Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 29.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Elizabeth Anna Clay.
[S3776] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Elisa Anetta Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 31.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Elisa Anetta Clay.
[S3788] Karin Allan & Dave Hunter, online http://www.islandregister.com/beairsto.html. (The Island Register web site).

John Clay Sr.¹

M, b. circa 1795, d. 12 August 1831

Father

Robert Clay²

Mother

Helen Holms²

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

4 Mar 2014

Birth*

John Clay Sr. was born circa 1795 in Dalswinton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.¹

He was the son of Robert Clay and Helen Holms.²

Baptism

John Clay Sr. was baptized on 23 July 1798 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland.³

Marriage*

He married Mary Glover, daughter of William Glover and Sarah Walker, on 26 December 1821 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Death*

John Clay Sr. died on 12 August 1831 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36197,-63.72567. White marble ballast stone.
Inscription: John Clay / born at Dalswington (sic) / Dumfrieshire / Scotland / Died / Aug. 12, 1831 / In the 36 y'r of his age / - /.⁴

Tombstone, John Clay (c1795-1831), North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Mary Glover b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Children

William Jamieson Clay⁵ b. c 1822, d. 5 Mar 1854
Adam Nathan Clay² b. 1825, d. 4 Sep 1884
Catherine Clay⁶ b. 8 Jul 1827, d. c 1860
John Clay Jr.+¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900
Mary J. Clay+² b. 13 Feb 1831, d. 11 Apr 1907

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S2634] Cemetery marker for John Clay (1795-1831), John Clay (1795-1831) Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 27 July 2007.
[S2636] Cemetery marker for William J. Clay, William J. Clay Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 27 July 2007.
[S3126] Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay, Record Book 1, Page 2, (1827). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay.

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay¹

F, b. 10 October 1869, d. 13 February 1941

Father

John Clay Jr.¹ b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins¹ b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Mar 2012

Birth*

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay was born on 10 October 1869 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; her baptism record shows her age as "4 months".^1,2

She was the daughter of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.¹

Baptism

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay was baptized on 13 February 1870 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Name-Com

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay in 1881.³

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Nettie Clay in 1891.⁴

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marriage*

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay married Donald Johnstone, son of Elizabeth, on 2 November 1894 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Donald Johnstone in Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Donald (age 31) were his wife Nettie (age 31), children Helen (age 4), Florence (age 2) & Jean (age 11 months), sister Ella (age 24) and mother Elizabeth (age 64). Donald was a miller. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

Death*

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay died on 13 February 1941 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 71.²

Family

Donald Johnstone b. 21 July 1869, d. 1930

Children

Helen Johnstone⁵ b. 7 Jan 1897
Florence Johnstone⁵ b. 25 May 1898
Jean Johnstone⁵ b. 30 May 1900
Amy A. Johnstone² b. Mar 1902
Marion Johnstone² b. Feb 1904
David Clay Johnstone² b. Mar 1906
Mary K. Johnstone² b. Jul 1910

Citations

[S3776] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Elisa Anetta Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 31.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Mary Elisa Anetta Clay.
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S6918] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #94, 15 April, 1891, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll T-6382, page 23, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5806] 1901 Canada Census - Donald Johnstone, Donald Johnstone Household 119, 1901, Microfilm Page 14, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mary J. Clay¹

F, b. 13 February 1831, d. 11 April 1907

Father

John Clay Sr.¹ b. c 1795, d. 12 Aug 1831

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Birth*

Mary J. Clay was born on 13 February 1831 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.¹

She was the daughter of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.¹

Marriage*

Mary J. Clay married William Robinson, son of William Robinson and Martha Loe, on 29 January 1854 in Restigouche County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Death*

Mary J. Clay died on 11 April 1907 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.A., at age 76.¹

Family

William Robinson b. 21 July 1821, d. 30 November 1893

Children

George Robinson¹ b. c 1854
Paul Robinson¹ b. 16 Sep 1856, d. 1911
Eleanor Mary Robinson¹ b. 27 Jan 1859
William Clay Robinson¹ b. 14 Mar 1861, d. Aug 1920
Adam Clay Robinson¹ b. 4 Mar 1863, d. 17 Mar 1880
Martha Loe Robinson¹ b. 11 Sep 1865
Amy Ann Robinson¹ b. 3 Apr 1868, d. 26 Jun 1945
Asher Loe Robinson¹ b. 28 Jul 1870, d. 1936
John Clay Robinson¹ b. 28 Jul 1870, d. 1939
Catherine Craig Robinson+¹ b. 15 Aug 1873, d. 25 Dec 1942

Citations

[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.

Merrill Allan Clay¹

M, b. 1 August 1896, d. 26 July 1969

Father

Alexander Anderson Clay¹ b. 8 Nov 1858, d. 7 Feb 1925

Mother

Grace Lydia Reid¹ b. 8 Nov 1861, d. 22 Feb 1953

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

25 Feb 2007

Birth*

Merrill Allan Clay was born on 1 August 1896 in Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

He was the son of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.¹

Marriage*

Merrill Allan Clay married Mary Cecelia Kelly on 6 June 1932 in Mulgrave, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada.¹

Death*

Merrill Allan Clay died on 26 July 1969 in the General Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at age 72.¹

Family

Mary Cecelia Kelly b. 25 January 1905, d. 16 May 1995

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Robert Clay¹

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Marriage*

Robert Clay married Helen Holms.¹

Family

Helen Holms

Child

John Clay Sr.+¹ b. c 1795, d. 12 Aug 1831

Citations

[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.

Russell W. Clay¹

M, b. 27 January 1896

Father

Fulton Johnston Clay¹ b. 3 Aug 1862, d. 1 Jan 1928

Mother

Evelyn Lea Laird¹

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

29 Jul 2011

Birth*

Russell W. Clay was born on 27 January 1896 in Iowa, U.S.A..¹

He was the son of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird.¹

Citations

[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

William Jamieson Clay^1,2

M, b. circa 1822, d. 5 March 1854

Father

John Clay Sr.¹ b. c 1795, d. 12 Aug 1831

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

21 Oct 2009

Birth*

William Jamieson Clay was born circa 1822.¹

He was the son of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover.¹

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is in 1823 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.²

Death*

William Jamieson Clay died on 5 March 1854.¹

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36198,-63.72570. Ballast stone.
Inscription: William J. / son of / John & Mary / Clay, / died Mar. 5, 1854, / in the 32 y'r of his age. / - / [script].¹

Tombstone, William Jamieson Clay (c1822-1854), North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S2636] Cemetery marker for William J. Clay, William J. Clay Cemetery Marker; David Arthur Walker, 27 July 2007.
[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.

William Leslie Clay^1,2

M, b. 14 November 1863, d. 2 February 1928

Father

John Clay Jr.² b. 1829, d. 22 Nov 1900

Mother

Jane Townsend Cousins² b. 1832, d. 8 Sep 1899

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

26 May 2011

Name Variation

William Leslie Clay is also known as William Henry Clay; the middle name of Henry was entered in his death notice.³

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Leslie.⁴

Birth*

He was born on 14 November 1863 in Prince Edward Island.³

He was the son of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins.²

Baptism

William Leslie Clay was baptized on 8 May 1864 in North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Marr Bond*

He posted a marriage bond on 30 June 1890;
William Leslie Clay of Summerside and John Alexander Nicholson of Eldon, 30 June 1890, to marry Florence Nightingale Leitch of Stanhope.⁶

Marriage*

William Leslie Clay married Florence Nightingale Leitch on 2 July 1890 in Stanhope, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^7,8

Death*

William Leslie Clay died on 2 February 1928 in Winnipeg General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 64; click on the text link to view his transcribed obituary.^3,4

Death notice, William Leslie (shown here as Henry) Clay.

Burial*

He was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.³

Tombstone of William Leslie Clay and his wife Florence Leitch. Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia.

Family

Florence Nightingale Leitch b. 1863, d. 1945

Citations

His middle name was spelled Lesley in the church baptism record book, but is seen as Leslie afterwards.
[S3777] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Leslie Clay, North Bedeque United Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 27.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Leslie Clay.
[S4387] Death Registration - William Leslie Clay, Official Notice of Death #179, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada, copy sent from Thomas Brown.. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration - William Leslie Clay.
[S4388] Head of Presbyterian Church in Canada Dies, Victoria Daily Times, Victoria, British Columbia, 3 February 1928, Front page and page 3. Hereinafter cited as Victoria Daily Times.
[S6917] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #207, 1881, on-line microfilm image LAC Roll C-13162, page 47, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S3804] William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch marriage, 30 June 1890, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Marriage License Book #16 1882-1923, p. 46. Marriage Bonds Index Cards, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I.
[S5679] British Columbia, From Earliest Times to Present, Biographical, Vol. IV, Pages 803-804: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1914). Hereinafter cited as British Columbia, From Earliest Times to Present.
[S3805] Elizabeth Forbes, Wild Roses at Their Feet: Pioneer Women of Vancouver Island (British Columbia: British Columbia Centennial '71 Committee, 1971). Hereinafter cited as Wild Roses at Their Feet: Pioneer Women of Vancouver Island.

Edna Helen Clayden¹

F, b. 12 May 1909, d. 20 June 1973

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

19 Mar 2011

Note*

Earle had a large apple orchard on his farm. His family were strong in the Baptist faith and they practiced what theybelieved. Edna Helen Clayden, daughter of John and Jessie (Simmons), M. EarleGunter Saunders. b. Apr. 18, 1901 at Prince William, York Co., N.B. d.Jul. 20, 1981 on Jun. 25, 1929 at Prince William, York Co., N.B. She b.May 12, 1909 at Prince William, York Co., N.B. d. Jun. 20, 1973 at PrinceWilliam, York Co., N.B. Both buried in Community Cemetery, PrinceWilliam, York Co., N.B. Baptists.

Birth*

Edna Helen Clayden was born on 12 May 1909 in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Marriage*

She married Earle Gunter Saunders, son of William Estabrooks Saunders Sr. and Emily Frances Gunter, on 25 June 1929 in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Death*

Edna Helen Clayden died on 20 June 1973 in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, at age 64.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Community Cemetery, Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.¹

Family

Earle Gunter Saunders b. 18 April 1901, d. 20 July 1981

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Lydia Ann Clayson¹

Last Edited

13 Sep 2012

Marriage*

Lydia Ann Clayson married Jerome K. Stull, son of Joseph Stull , Sr. and Delinda Brewer.¹

Family

Jerome K. Stull b. 21 April 1822

Child

Minnie Stull¹

Citations

[S7401] Correspondence with Rose Valenta . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Augusta Jane Clayton¹

F, b. 1851

Father

John Clayton b. 1819

Mother

Mary B. Manzer b. 1823

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

11 Sep 2002

Birth*

Augusta Jane Clayton was born in 1851.¹

She was the daughter of John Clayton and Mary B. Manzer.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Catrine Clayton¹

Last Edited

15 Dec 2010

Marriage*

Catrine Clayton married Stephen Hooper, son of Clement Hooper and Mary Stillwell, on 31 March 1767.¹

Family

Stephen Hooper b. circa 1724

Citations

[S4808] Descendants of Thomas Hooper (1539- ), online http://treena126.webs.com/stephenhooperfamily.htm. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Hooper (1539- ).

Elizabeth Clayton¹

F, b. 1825

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Birth*

Elizabeth Clayton was born in 1825.¹

Marriage*

She married John C. Manzer, son of James Manzer and Bathsheba Coy, on 25 June 1858.

Family

John C. Manzer b. 1821, d. 1893

Child

John Manzer b. 1847

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Elizabeth Clayton¹

Father

Samuel Clayton

Mother

Sarah Archibald

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

22 Oct 2012

Elizabeth Clayton was the daughter of Samuel Clayton and Sarah Archibald.

Marriage*

Elizabeth Clayton married James Plummer, son of Sylvanus James Plummer and Sarah Coy, on 14 January 1808.¹

Will*

Elizabeth Clayton left a will; She was the daughter of Samuel Clayton and Sarah Archibald. Information `from will dated 27 Sep 1815.

Family

James Plummer b. 16 January 1786

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Emma Clayton¹

F, b. 1853

Father

John Clayton b. 1819

Mother

Mary B. Manzer b. 1823

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

11 Sep 2002

Birth*

Emma Clayton was born in 1853.¹

She was the daughter of John Clayton and Mary B. Manzer.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).

Henrietta Clayton¹

F, b. 1848

Father

John Clayton b. 1819

Mother

Mary B. Manzer b. 1823

Charts

Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Titus & Jane Newdyke

Last Edited

11 Sep 2002

Birth*

Henrietta Clayton was born in 1848.¹

She was the daughter of John Clayton and Mary B. Manzer.

Citations

[S202] Lorna Burke, Lorna Burke (P.O. Box 71, 6642 Rte. 8, Ludlow, New Brunswick, Canada).