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Mabel Carruthers¹

F, #110558

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

2 Jan 2019

Marriage*

Mabel Carruthers married James Arnett Simpson, son of Judson James Simpson and Elmyra Arnett; they lived in Belmont, Lot 16.¹

Family: Mabel Carruthers and James Arnett Simpson

Citations

[S7022] Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People - Its Founding Families Simpsons, McNeills, Clarks and Their Kin, Harold H. Simpson, compiler, (Amherst, Nova Scotia: Harold H. Simpson & Associates, 1973), page 229. Hereinafter cited as Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People.

Major A. Carruthers¹

M, #36334, b. 1878, d. 1955

Family Explorer

Father

Robert W. Carruthers b. 1839, d. 1927

Mother

Hannah Grey McWilliams b. 1846, d. 1923

Last Edited

7 Feb 2019

Birth*

Major A. Carruthers was born in 1878.¹

He was the son of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams.

Marriage*

Major A. Carruthers married Mary Cameron.¹

Death*

Major A. Carruthers died in 1955.¹

Burial*

He was buried in People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Child of Major A. Carruthers and Mary Cameron

Lorne Carruthers+ b. 1905, d. 1956

Citations

[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 28-4 transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Carruthers¹

F, #66461, b. 1844, d. 1914

Family Explorer

Father

Samuel Carruthers¹ b. 31 Jan 1802, d. 30 Nov 1875

Mother

Sophia Muttart¹ b. 1812, d. 31 Mar 1880

Last Edited

12 Jan 2019

Birth*

Margaret Carruthers was born in 1844.²

She was the daughter of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart.¹

Marriage*

Margaret Carruthers married Murdoch Ross.²

Death*

Margaret Carruthers died in 1914.²

Burial*

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

.²

Children of Margaret Carruthers and Murdoch Ross

Dr. Mary S. Ross² b. 1867, d. 1939
Annie Ross² b. c 1874, d. 26 Aug 1941
Rev. Theodore Ross² b. c 1877, d. 19 Feb 1959
Meili Amy Ross² b. c 1881, d. 6 Dec 1898

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S9817] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, PEIGS publication Lot 25-4, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Mary Carruthers

F, #20628, b. 1792, d. 5 September 1868

Family Explorer

Last Edited

18 Sep 2015

Birth*

Mary Carruthers was born in 1792.

Marriage*

She married Robert Cairns in November 1815 in Saint Mungo, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

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Death*

Mary Carruthers died on 5 September 1868;
obituary: "On 5th September, Mary Carruthers, wife of Robert Cairns, age 77. Emigrated with husband and family 28 years ago from Broombush, Dumfries." (Patriot, 3 October, 1868.)¹

Child of Mary Carruthers and Robert Cairns

William Cairns+ b. 1834, d. 1918

Citations

[S2970] From Scotland to Prince Edward Island, Peter Gallant, compiler, (Charlottetown, P.E.I.: P.E.I. Genealogical Society, January 2001). Hereinafter cited as From Scotland to Prince Edward Island.
[S10320] Robert Cairns & Mary Carruthers, (November 1815), Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910, FHL Microfilm 1067970 , Indexing Project (Batch) Number M11847-2. Hereinafter cited as Scotland Marriages.

Mary Carruthers¹

F, #66469, b. 23 June 1831, d. 6 March 1920

Family Explorer

Father

Samuel Carruthers¹ b. 31 Jan 1802, d. 30 Nov 1875

Mother

Sophia Muttart¹ b. 1812, d. 31 Mar 1880

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

26 Sep 2014

Birth*

Mary Carruthers was born on 23 June 1831.¹

She was the daughter of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart.¹

(Bride) Marriage*

Mary Carruthers married John Montague Clark Baker, son of John Baker Jr. and Ann Nancy Cole, in 1870.¹

Death*

Mary Carruthers died on 6 March 1920, at age 88.¹

Children of Mary Carruthers and John Montague Clark Baker

Sarah E. Baker¹ b. 1871, d. 12 May 1892
Jemima Baker¹ b. 1874, d. 14 Feb 1891
George T. Baker¹ b. 1875, d. 27 Aug 1876
Annie Baker+¹ b. 1878, d. 1951
Robert Baker¹ b. 14 Aug 1881

Citations

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

Mary Ann Carruthers¹

F, #66454, b. 1814, d. 1866

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Carruthers² b. 1770, d. 7 Dec 1851

Mother

Isabella Tait² b. 1767, d. 4 Feb 1844

Last Edited

2 Apr 2016

Birth*

Mary Ann Carruthers was born in 1814.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait.²

Death*

Mary Ann Carruthers died in 1866.¹

Citations

[S9944] Descendants of Thomas Carruthers (1770-1851) and Isabella Tait (1767-1844), compiled by Norman Carruthers, compiler, (Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: self published). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Carruthers.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Mary Constance Carruthers¹

F, #110929, d. 22 June 1934

Family Explorer

Father

Lorne C.H. Carruthers¹ b. 1905, d. 1958

Mother

Jean Rachel Webster¹ b. 29 Dec 1907, d. 1988

Relationship

6th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

30 Jan 2019

Mary Constance Carruthers was the daughter of Lorne C.H. Carruthers and Jean Rachel Webster.¹

Death*

Mary Constance Carruthers died on 22 June 1934.¹

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Lorne C.H. Carruthers, in Peoples Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 28-4 transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Mary Constance Carruthers¹

F, #110981, b. 1934, d. 22 June 1934

Family Explorer

Father

Lorne Carruthers¹ b. 1905, d. 1956

Mother

Jean Webster¹

Last Edited

7 Feb 2019

Birth*

Mary Constance Carruthers was born in 1934.¹

She was the daughter of Lorne Carruthers and Jean Webster.¹

Death*

Mary Constance Carruthers died on 22 June 1934.¹

(Interred) Burial

She was buried in the plot of Lorne Carruthers, in People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S11078] Cemetery Transcripts, People's Cemetery, Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 28-4 transcription, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Minnie Sophia Carruthers¹

F, #1122, b. 10 February 1900, d. 5 February 1983

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Dawson Carruthers b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 21 Sep 1956

Mother

Margaret Bell MacFadgen b. 3 Feb 1877, d. 24 Feb 1930

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

19 Apr 2019

Occupation*

Minnie Sophia Carruthers was a homemaker.

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Minnie Carruthers.²

Birth*

She was born on 10 February 1900 in Augustine Cove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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She was the daughter of Thomas Dawson Carruthers and Margaret Bell MacFadgen.

Marriage*

Minnie Sophia Carruthers married Ernest Leslie Walker, son of George Porter Walker and Ethel Maude Underhay, on 6 January 1922 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Death*

Minnie Sophia Carruthers died on 5 February 1983 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

, at age 82
Obituary: "The sudden death of Minnie Walker occurred on Saturday, February 5, 1983. She was the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Margaret Carruthers. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband Ernest L. Walker, Summerside; one daughter Evelyn Frank, Manotick, Ontario; four sons, Kenneth, Summerside; George, Cold Brook, Nova Scotia; Neil, Charlottetown; John, Summerside. Also 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. As well, she is survived by a sister, Mirima Muttart, Kentville, N.B.
She was predeceased by a son Thomas and a brother John.

Mrs. Walker was a member of the Summerside Presbyterian Church and a life member of the WMS, as well as an active member of the Abegweit Chapter of the IODE. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home until noon Tuesday, then to the Summerside Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Entombment will be in Peoples Cemetery receiving vault. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9. Memorials to the Summerside Presbyterian Church memorial fund would be appreciated."⁴

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40577,-63.77636

;
Inscription: WALKER / Ernest Leslie Walker / 1899 - 1989 / His Wife / Minnie Sophia Carruthers / 1900 - 1983 / Their Infant Son / Thomas Leslie Walker / 1929 age 8 months
Back: WALKER / Neil Henry / 1934 - 2014 / His Wife / Norma Stultz / 1938 - | John Underhay / 1935 - 2014 / His Wife / Elizabeth Bowness / 1938 -.⁵

Tombstone, Ernest Leslie Walker (1899-1989), his wife Minnie Sophia Carruthers (1900-1983), their sons Thomas Leslie Walker (1929-1929), Neil Henry (1934-2014) and John Underhay (1935-2014). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Minnie Sophia Carruthers and Ernest Leslie Walker

Evelyn Ruth Walker+ b. 18 Oct 1922
Kenneth Alexander Walker+ b. 17 Mar 1924, d. 28 Oct 2006
George Carruthers Walker⁶ b. 28 Feb 1926, d. 13 Apr 2019
Thomas Leslie Walker b. 3 Apr 1929, d. 20 Dec 1929
Neil Henry Walker+ b. 4 Feb 1934, d. 5 Mar 2014
John Underhay Walker+ b. 10 Dec 1935, d. 15 May 2014

Citations

[S435] "Alex Walker, personal communication", Alex Walker.
[S9278] Obituary, John Underhay Walker 1935-2014, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S2453] Obituary - Minnie S. Carruthers, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 7 Feb 1983, page 2, col. 9. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
[S2817] Marker Inscription - Ernest Leslie Walker, Ernest Leslie Walker Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S14023] Obituary, inmemoriam.ca.

Miriam Helen Carruthers

F, #36296, b. 24 December 1915, d. 4 July 1993

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Dawson Carruthers b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 21 Sep 1956

Mother

Margaret Bell MacFadgen b. 3 Feb 1877, d. 24 Feb 1930

Charts

Descendants of Richard Robins & unknown Peton

Last Edited

25 Dec 2006

Name-Com

Miriam Helen Carruthers is commonly known as Miriam.¹

Birth*

She was born on 24 December 1915 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

She was the daughter of Thomas Dawson Carruthers and Margaret Bell MacFadgen.

Marriage*

Miriam Helen Carruthers married Reginald Hillard Muttart, son of Hillard Graydon Muttart and Helen Steeves MacEwen.¹

Death*

Miriam Helen Carruthers died on 4 July 1993, at age 77.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Kentville, Nova Scotia

.¹

Family: Miriam Helen Carruthers and Reginald Hillard Muttart

Citations

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

Nancy Carruthers

F, #36320, b. 1945, d. 2014

Family Explorer

Father

John William Harrison Carruthers b. 6 Aug 1908, d. 29 Aug 1955

Last Edited

3 Apr 2015

Birth*

Nancy Carruthers was born in 1945.¹

She was the daughter of John William Harrison Carruthers.

Death*

Nancy Carruthers died in 2014.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23874,-63.63134

; black granite tombstone.
Inscription: Thomas Dawson Carruthers / 1875 - 1956 / Margaret Bell MacFadgen / 1877 - 1930 / Etta Jean Walker / 1884 - 1971 / Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord / CARRUTHERS.
Right: John Carruthers / 1907-1955. / Nancy / Carruthers / Heath / 1945 - 2014 / Love You / Missed You / Mean It
Back: CARRUTHERS.²

Tombstone for Thomas Dawson Carruthers (1875-1956), Margaret Bell MacFadgen (1877-1930) and Etta Jean Walker (1884-1971). Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Right inscription detail, John Carruthers (1907-1955), son of Thomas and Margaret, his daughter Nancy (1945-2014).

Citations

[S9943] Tombstone, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, John 'Scottie' Robertson & Isabel Carruthers tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2014.
[S3733] Cemetery Marker - Thomas Dawson Carruthers, Thomas Dawson Carruthers Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 19 August 2009.

Nannie Carruthers

F, #4356, d. 1919

Family Explorer

Last Edited

12 May 2011

Marriage*

Nannie Carruthers married George Marchbank, son of George Marchbank and Janet 'Jessie' Campbell.

Death*

Nannie Carruthers died in 1919, in California, U.S.A.

Family: Nannie Carruthers and George Marchbank

Norman Carruthers

M, #36329, b. 1872, d. 1931

Family Explorer

Father

Robert W. Carruthers b. 1839, d. 1927

Mother

Hannah Grey McWilliams b. 1846, d. 1923

Last Edited

8 Jan 2002

Birth*

Norman Carruthers was born in 1872.

He was the son of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams.

(Witness) Marriage

Norman Carruthers witnessed the marriage of John Andrew Thompson and Jessemine Harriet Walker on 5 December 1900 in St. Mark's Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43795,-63.63484

; the marriage announcement in the newspaper has a marriage date of 12 December. John A. Thompson of Kensington, PEI (B), to Harriet Walker of Kensington, PEI (S). They were married by Rev. Rev. L. B. Reagh, of North Milton, Prince Edward Island. Witnesses were Norman Carruthers and Laura Walker.^1,2,3

Death*

Norman Carruthers died in 1931.

Citations

[S3231] Wedding Invitation - Jessamine Harriet Walker & John A. Thompson,Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1900.
[S2790] Married: John A. Thompson & Hattie Walker, Marriage Announcement: John A. Thompson & Hattie Walker, Morning Guardian, 21 December 1900, Page 1. Hereinafter cited as Married Announcement: John A. Thompson & Hattie Walker.
[S6502] John Andrew Thompson & Jessemine Harriet Walker marriage, 5 Dec. 1900, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Vital Statistics R.G. 19, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries 4 Licenses, June 1900 - July 1901, filed Dec. 20, 1900, liber 13, folio 280.

Priscilla Carruthers

F, #36345, b. 3 May 1896, d. 26 January 1980

Family Explorer

Father

William J. Carruthers b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 17 Nov 1939

Mother

Adah Campbell b. 30 May 1867, d. 27 Apr 1964

Last Edited

1 Feb 2019

Birth*

Priscilla Carruthers was born on 3 May 1896 in Borden, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of William J. Carruthers and Adah Campbell.

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Priscilla Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William J. Carruthers, as a daughter, in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Carruthers (age 35) were his wife, Ada Campbell (age 34), their children, Priscilla (age 4), Robert (age 3) and Ada (age 1). William was a farmer. The family religion was Free Church of Scotland.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Priscilla Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William J. Carruthers, as a daughter, in Lot 28, Carleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Carruthers (age 45) were his wife, Ada Campbell (age 44), their children, Priscilla (age 15), Arthur (age 13), Aletha (age 13), Mabel (age 9), Bertha (age 3) and James (age 1). William was a farmer. The family religion was Free Church of Scotland.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Priscilla Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William J. Carruthers, as a daughter, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Carruthers (age 55) were his wife, Ada Campbell (age 54), their children, Priscilla (age 25), Arthur (age 23), Aletha (age 20), Bertha (age 13), and James (age 11). William was a farmer. The family religion was Free Church of Scotland.³

Marriage*

Priscilla Carruthers married Edward MacFadyen in 1921 in Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island

Death*

Priscilla Carruthers died on 26 January 1980, at age 83, in Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island

Burial*

She was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Child of Priscilla Carruthers and Edward MacFadyen

Wendell C. MacFadyen+ b. 5 Jul 1922

Citations

[S13758] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #92, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 9, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13759] 1911 Canada Census, Carleton, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #69, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Carleton, Lot 28, Prince County County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13760] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #118, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9357] Cemetery Transcript - Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, updated 2000 Lot 28-3 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Robert Carruthers

M, #4313

Family Explorer

Last Edited

20 Aug 2002

Marriage*

Robert Carruthers married Margaret Elizabeth Marchbank, daughter of Robert George Marchbank and Julia Williamson.

Child of Robert Carruthers and Margaret Elizabeth Marchbank

Julia Eileen Carruthers+ b. 11 Sep 1934

Robert Arthur Carruthers^1,2

M, #110958, b. 13 January 1897, d. 1977

Family Explorer

Father

William J. Carruthers¹ b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 17 Nov 1939

Mother

Adah Campbell¹ b. 30 May 1867, d. 27 Apr 1964

Last Edited

2 Feb 2019

Birth*

Robert Arthur Carruthers was born on 13 January 1897 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

He was the son of William J. Carruthers and Adah Campbell.¹

Alt-Birth Date

An alternate recorded birth date is in 1898.³

Name-Com

Robert Arthur Carruthers is commonly known as Robert Carruthers in 1901.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of William J. Carruthers, as a son, in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Name-Com

Robert Arthur Carruthers is commonly known as Arthur Carruthers in 1911.^2,3

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William J. Carruthers, as a son, in Lot 28, Carleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Arthur Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William J. Carruthers, as a son, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

Robert Arthur Carruthers died in 1977.³

Burial*

He was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.³

Citations

[S13758] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #92, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 9, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13759] 1911 Canada Census, Carleton, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #69, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Carleton, Lot 28, Prince County County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9357] Cemetery Transcript - Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, updated 2000 Lot 28-3 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13760] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #118, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Robert S. Carruthers¹

M, #66467, b. 1832, d. 1925

Family Explorer

Father

Samuel Carruthers² b. 31 Jan 1802, d. 30 Nov 1875

Mother

Sophia Muttart² b. 1812, d. 31 Mar 1880

Last Edited

1 Feb 2019

Birth*

Robert S. Carruthers was born in 1832.¹

He was the son of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart.²

(First) Marriage*

Robert S. Carruthers married first Eliza Crockett.¹

(Second) Marriage*

Robert S. Carruthers married second Christianna Bell.¹

Death*

Robert S. Carruthers died in 1925.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Family: Robert S. Carruthers and Eliza Crockett

Family: Robert S. Carruthers and Christianna Bell

Citations

[S9357] Cemetery Transcript - Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, updated 2000 Lot 28-3 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Robert S. Carruthers¹

M, #108812, b. 16 May 1908, d. 24 February 1997

Family Explorer

Last Edited

18 Jan 2018

Birth*

Robert S. Carruthers was born on 16 May 1908.¹

Marriage*

He married Elizabeth MacKay, daughter of Hugh Forbes MacKay and Annie MacDonald.¹

Death*

Robert S. Carruthers died on 24 February 1997, at age 88.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Family: Robert S. Carruthers and Elizabeth MacKay

Citations

[S12672] Cemetery Marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Robert S. Carruthers & Elizabeth R. MacKay photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker.

Dr. Robert Sim Patterson Carruthers

M, #110738, b. 21 July 1879, d. 28 June 1967

Family Explorer

Father

James Carruthers b. 5 Dec 1842, d. 4 Mar 1917

Mother

Sarah Jane Clark b. 15 Jul 1856, d. 29 Nov 1927

Last Edited

12 Jan 2019

Birth*

Dr. Robert Sim Patterson Carruthers was born on 21 July 1879.¹

He was the son of James Carruthers and Sarah Jane Clark.

Marriage*

Dr. Robert Sim Patterson Carruthers married Jessie Leona Sharp.¹

Death*

Dr. Robert Sim Patterson Carruthers died on 28 June 1967, at age 87.¹

(Interred) Burial

He was buried in the plot of James Carruthers.¹

Family: Dr. Robert Sim Patterson Carruthers and Jessie Leona Sharp

Citations

[S8572] Cemetery Transcript, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, PEI, PEIGS publication Lot 25-3, 1998, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Robert W. Carruthers¹

M, #35894, b. 1839, d. 1927

Family Explorer

Father

William Carruthers² b. 1797, d. 7 Mar 1856

Mother

Jean Gillespie² b. 1796, d. 5 Nov 1880

Last Edited

1 Apr 2015

Birth*

Robert W. Carruthers was born in 1839.¹

He was the son of William Carruthers and Jean Gillespie.²

Marriage*

Robert W. Carruthers married Hannah Grey McWilliams.¹

Death*

Robert W. Carruthers died in 1927.¹

Burial*

He was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23862,-63.63179

;
Inscription: Robert W. Carruthers / 1839 - 1927 / And His Wife / Hannah Grey McWilliams / 1846 - 1923.¹

Tombstone, Robert W. Carruthers (1839-1927), his wife Hannah Grey McWilliams (1846-1923). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams

Edward Carruthers
Tise Carruthers+
William J. Carruthers+ b. 1 Jan 1866, d. 17 Nov 1939
Sophia Carruthers+ b. 1868, d. 1947
Norman Carruthers+ b. 1872, d. 1931
Thomas Dawson Carruthers+ b. 1 Feb 1875, d. 21 Sep 1956
Major A. Carruthers+ b. 1878, d. 1955

Citations

[S9941] Tombstone, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Robert W. Carruthers & Hannah Grey McWilliams tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2014.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Samuel Carruthers¹

M, #66470, b. 31 January 1802, d. 30 November 1875

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Carruthers¹ b. 1770, d. 7 Dec 1851

Mother

Isabella Tait¹ b. 1767, d. 4 Feb 1844

Last Edited

4 Feb 2015

Birth*

Samuel Carruthers was born on 31 January 1802 in Scotland

.¹

He was the son of Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait.¹

(Witness) Immigration

Samuel Carruthers immigrated with Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait to Prince Edward Island

in 1819.²

Marriage*

Samuel Carruthers married Sophia Muttart, daughter of George Muttart and Elizabeth Morley, on 20 January 1831.¹

Death*

Samuel Carruthers died on 30 November 1875, at age 73.³

Tombstone, Samuel Carruthers (1802-1875), his wife Sophia Muttart (1812-1880). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Burial*

He was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36176,-63.72562

;
Inscription: In / Memory of / Sophia Muttart / Beloved Wife of / Samuel Carruthers / Died / March 31, 1880 / Æt. 68
Right: In / Memory of / Samuel Carruthers / Died / Nov. 30, 1875 / Æt. 73 Yrs. / & 10 Mo's / A native of / Carlevereck (sic) Dumfrie / shire Scotland.³

Tombstone, Samuel Carruthers (1802-1875), his wife Sophia Muttart (1812-1880). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Children of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart

James Carruthers¹
Bessie Carruthers¹
Mary Carruthers+¹ b. 23 Jun 1831, d. 6 Mar 1920
Robert S. Carruthers¹ b. 1832, d. 1925
Thomas Carruthers¹ b. 3 Mar 1838
Isabella Carruthers+¹ b. 1840, d. 7 Jan 1916
Margaret Carruthers+¹ b. 1844, d. 1914
Jennie Carruthers¹ b. 9 Jan 1849, d. 27 Aug 1871
Ann Carruthers¹ b. 27 Sep 1853
George Muttart Carruthers¹ b. 11 Sep 1856
Sarah Jane Carruthers+⁴ b. 2 Jul 1857, d. 5 Mar 1915

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S9944] Descendants of Thomas Carruthers (1770-1851) and Isabella Tait (1767-1844), compiled by Norman Carruthers, compiler, (Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: self published). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Carruthers.
[S9728] Cemetery Marker, Samuel Carruthers & Sophia Muttart Marker Inscription; read by David A. Walker, 4 August 2014.
[S5813] Correspondence with George Read . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Sarah Jane Carruthers¹

F, #99858, b. 2 July 1857, d. 5 March 1915

Family Explorer

Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915). Photo courtesy of George Read.

Father

Samuel Carruthers¹ b. 31 Jan 1802, d. 30 Nov 1875

Mother

Sophia Muttart¹ b. 1812, d. 31 Mar 1880

Charts

Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

4 Feb 2015

Name-Com

Sarah Jane Carruthers is commonly known as Sarah Carruthers.²

Birth*

She was born on 2 July 1857 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

.¹

She was the daughter of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart.¹

Marriage*

Sarah Jane Carruthers married Joseph Read, son of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell, on 27 September 1877 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; they were married by license, by Rev. Robert Patterson. Witnesses were John Lefurgey and Charles R. Read.³

Marriage record, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, 27 September 1877.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Jane Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Read, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 40), sons John (age 12) and George (age 10), and nephew Ephraim (age 21). There was also an unrelated lodger, William MacGregor (age 16). Joseph was a merchant. The family religion was Secularist.⁴

1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, their sons John and George, nephew Ephraim and an unrelated lodger.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Jane Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of Joseph Read, in Lot 25, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 49), sons John (age 22) and George (age 21), Sarah's brother Thomas (age 63), and Warren Wood (age 20), a domestic/farm labourer. Joseph and John were Sea Captains, Thomas a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, their sons John and George, Sarah's older brother Thomas and an unrelated lodger.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Sarah Jane Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Joseph Read, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; included in the household with Joseph (age 62) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 60), two unrelated boarders, and Sadie Read (age 5), also listed as a boarder, but who is actually a niece, daughter of John Lefurgey Read. Joseph's religion was listed as Universalist, while Sarah was Presbyterian. Sadie was also recorded as Universalist.²

1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, and three boarders including a Sadie Read, age 5.

Death*

Sarah Jane Carruthers died on 5 March 1915, at age 57, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545,-63.77748

; tall square obelisk.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READ
Left: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.
Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.
Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.
Footstones: Father Mother.⁶

Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Front inscription detail.

Left inscription detail.

Right inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Sarah Jane Carruthers and Joseph Read

Captain John Lefurgey Read+¹ b. 15 Oct 1878, d. 29 Jun 1950
George Carruthers Read+¹ b. 24 Dec 1879, d. 10 Feb 1922

Citations

[S5813] Correspondence with George Read . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S6270] 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 2, Family #12.
[S6842] Unknown spouses' names, (27 September 1877), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878), Page 423, Image 215, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S6266] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Page 22-23, Family #112.
[S6269] 3 April 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 7, Family #67.
[S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read, Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.

Sophia Carruthers

F, #36336, b. 1868, d. 1947

Family Explorer

Father

Robert W. Carruthers b. 1839, d. 1927

Mother

Hannah Grey McWilliams b. 1846, d. 1923

Last Edited

4 Feb 2019

Birth*

Sophia Carruthers was born in 1868.¹

She was the daughter of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams.

Marriage*

Sophia Carruthers married William Campbell.¹

Death*

Sophia Carruthers died in 1947.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Child of Sophia Carruthers and William Campbell

Norman Douglas Campbell b. 31 May 1896, d. 13 Dec 1980

Citations

[S9357] Cemetery Transcript - Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, updated 2000 Lot 28-3 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Sophia Carruthers¹

F, #70904, b. 1838, d. 7 August 1860

Family Explorer

Father

William Carruthers¹ b. 1797, d. 7 Mar 1856

Mother

Jean Gillespie¹ b. 1796, d. 5 Nov 1880

Last Edited

28 Mar 2015

Birth*

Sophia Carruthers was born in 1838.¹

She was the daughter of William Carruthers and Jean Gillespie.¹

Death*

Sophia Carruthers died on 7 August 1860.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23859,-63.63169

;
Inscription: Father / In Memory of / William Carruthers / Died / Mar. 7, 1856, / Æt. 59. / A Native of / Dumfriesshire, / Scotland / Also their son / James / Died / May 15, 1867 / Æt. 35 | Mother / Jean Gillespie / Wife of / Wm. Carruthers / Died / Nov. 5, 1880. / Æt. 84. / A Native of Dumfries Shire / Scotland / Also their daughter / Sophia / Died / Aug. 7, 1860 / Æt. 22.¹

Tombstone, William Carruthers (1797-1856), his wife Jean Gillespie (1796-1880), their son James (1832-1867), their daughter Sophia (1838-1860). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S9935] Tombstone, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, William Carruthers & Jean Gillespie tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2014.

Thomas Carruthers¹

M, #66448, b. 1770, d. 7 December 1851

Family Explorer

Father

William Carruthers²

Mother

Jean Brown²

Last Edited

6 Feb 2019

Birth*

Thomas Carruthers was born in 1770 in Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

.¹

He was the son of William Carruthers and Jean Brown.²

Marriage*

Thomas Carruthers married Isabella Tait.³

Immigration*

Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait immigrated to Prince Edward Island

in 1819.²

Death*

Thomas Carruthers died on 7 December 1851.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.23849,-63.63162

;
Inscription: Sacred / to / The Memory of / Isabella Tait / wife of / Thomas Carruthers, who / died 4th February 1844 / in the 77 year of her age / Also Thomas Carruthers / Who departed This Life on / the 7th of december 1851, in / the 81 year of his Age both / Natives of the parish of Carlaverock in dumfrieshire / Scotland.³

Tombstone, Thomas Carruthers (1767-1844), his wife Isabella Tait (1767-1844). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children of Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait

Thomas Carruthers¹ d. 1865
Jennie Carruthers¹ d. 1863
John Carruthers²
William Carruthers+¹ b. 1797, d. 7 Mar 1856
Samuel Carruthers+¹ b. 31 Jan 1802, d. 30 Nov 1875
James Carruthers¹ b. 1806, d. 1826
Mary Ann Carruthers¹ b. 1814, d. 1866

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S9944] Descendants of Thomas Carruthers (1770-1851) and Isabella Tait (1767-1844), compiled by Norman Carruthers, compiler, (Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: self published). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Carruthers.
[S9933] Tombstone, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Thomas Carruthers & Isabella Tait tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2014.

Thomas Carruthers¹

M, #66450, d. 1865

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Carruthers¹ b. 1770, d. 7 Dec 1851

Mother

Isabella Tait¹ b. 1767, d. 4 Feb 1844

Last Edited

2 Apr 2016

Thomas Carruthers was the son of Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait.¹

Death*

Thomas Carruthers died in 1865.²

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S9944] Descendants of Thomas Carruthers (1770-1851) and Isabella Tait (1767-1844), compiled by Norman Carruthers, compiler, (Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: self published). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Carruthers.

Thomas Carruthers¹

M, #66456, b. 3 March 1838

Family Explorer

Father

Samuel Carruthers¹ b. 31 Jan 1802, d. 30 Nov 1875

Mother

Sophia Muttart¹ b. 1812, d. 31 Mar 1880

Last Edited

19 Dec 2011

Birth*

Thomas Carruthers was born on 3 March 1838 in Prince Edward Island

.²

He was the son of Samuel Carruthers and Sophia Muttart.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Thomas Carruthers was enumerated on the census of 3 April 1901 in the household of Joseph Read, in Lot 25, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S6269] 3 April 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 7, Family #67.

Thomas Dawson Carruthers¹

M, #614, b. 1 February 1875, d. 21 September 1956

Family Explorer

Thomas Dawson Carruthers (1875-1956). Photo courtesy of Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald.

Father

Robert W. Carruthers b. 1839, d. 1927

Mother

Hannah Grey McWilliams b. 1846, d. 1923

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

15 Jun 2016

Nickname

Thomas Dawson Carruthers also is known commonly by the nickname of T.D.

Occupation*

He was employed at RT Holman Ltd., Brace, McKay Co., and the Summerside Ranching Company. In 1925 he joined the Canadian Siver Fox Breeders Association as an inspector . From 1938 to 1953, when he retired, he held position of secretary to the organization. He served several terms as Summerside town councillor.

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Tom.²

Birth*

He was born on 1 February 1875 in Carleton, Prince Edward Island, Canada

He was the son of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams.

(First) Marriage*

Thomas Dawson Carruthers married first Margaret Bell MacFadgen, daughter of Neil Hector MacFadyen and Eliza Lowther, on 12 October 1898.

(Second) Marriage*

Thomas Dawson Carruthers married second Etta Jean Walker, daughter of David Walker and Deborah Foster Lowther, on 5 June 1935 there were no children from this marriage.^3,1

Late Residence*

His late residence was 168 Spring Street, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.⁴

Death*

Thomas Dawson Carruthers died on 21 September 1956, at age 81, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; Obituary: "Funeral services for the late Thomas Dawson Carruthers were held at his late residence, 168 Spring Street, Summerside, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. J. Donald MacKay assisted by the Rev. Alex. MacKay were the officiating clergymen. Members of the Masonic Lodge were in attendance with the Masonic burial service being conducted by Arthur Dawson. Honorary pallbearers were Hugh Morrison, Peter G. Clark, Vernon Matthews, James Cairns, Dr. R. S. P. Carruthers, George Callbeck, William Schurman, Reginald Ellis, Arthur Dawson. F. Arnett. Active pallbearers were Cedric Campbell, Roy Walker, Bradford Cairns, Richard Sawler, Robert Williams, and Lorne Carruthers.

The deceased, a highly respected and prominent citizen of Summerside, died Friday at his home. He was born at Borden in 1875, son of the late Robert Carruthers and Hannah MacWilliams. He came to reside in Summerside 48 years ago and since that time had been closely associated with the business and civic life of the community. During that period he held responsible positions with such firms as R. T. Holman Ltd., Brace, McKay Co., and the Summerside Ranching Company. In 1925 he joined the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeders Association as an inspector and in 1938 was appointed secretary of the company, a position with he held until 1953 when he retired due to ill health caused by a heart condition.

He was at all times interested in and ready to take part in any project for the advancement of the town of Summerside and he served with honor, several terms as town councillor. He was a life member, Past Master of Hiram & Lebanon Lodge and a member of the Albert Edward Lodge of Perfection.

He was twice married. His first wife was Margaret McFadyen of Augustine Cove and of this union there were three children: Mrs. Ernest L. Walker (Minnie), Summerside; John who died in 1955; and Mrs. Reginald H. Muttart (Miriam), Kentville, N.S. His second wife who survives is the former Etta Walker of New Annan. Interment was in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse".⁴

Burial*

He was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23877,-63.63134

; black granite tombstone.
Inscription: Thomas Dawson Carruthers / 1875 - 1956 / Margaret Bell MacFadgen / 1877 - 1930 / Etta Jean Walker / 1884 - 1971 / Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord / CARRUTHERS.
Right: John Carruthers / 1907-1955 / Nancy / Carruthers / Heath / 1945 - 2014 / Love You, / Missed You, / Mean It.
Back: CARRUTHERS.^4,5

Right inscription detail, John Carruthers (1907-1955), son of Thomas and Margaret, his daughter Nancy (1945-2014).

Children of Thomas Dawson Carruthers and Margaret Bell MacFadgen

Minnie Sophia Carruthers+ b. 10 Feb 1900, d. 5 Feb 1983
John William Harrison Carruthers+ b. 6 Aug 1908, d. 29 Aug 1955
Miriam Helen Carruthers+ b. 24 Dec 1915, d. 4 Jul 1993

Family: Thomas Dawson Carruthers and Etta Jean Walker

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S2270] Letter from Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald (unknown author address) to David A. Walker, November 2005; Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S131] John Walker & Jane Weir, Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir; Helen (Walker) Cairns, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
[S7863] Death: Funeral Services Held for Late T. D. Carruthers, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, published 24 September 1956, page 3. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
[S3733] Cemetery Marker - Thomas Dawson Carruthers, Thomas Dawson Carruthers Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 19 August 2009.

Tise Carruthers

F, #36338

Family Explorer

Father

Robert W. Carruthers b. 1839, d. 1927

Mother

Hannah Grey McWilliams b. 1846, d. 1923

Last Edited

7 Dec 2018

Tise Carruthers was the daughter of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams.

Marriage*

Tise Carruthers married Arthur Campbell.

Child of Tise Carruthers and Arthur Campbell

Cedric Campbell b. 12 Jun 1912, d. 17 Dec 1989

Vera Younger Carruthers¹

F, #100644, b. 1894, d. 19 November 1946

Family Explorer

Father

James Carruthers¹ b. 5 Dec 1842, d. 4 Mar 1917

Mother

Sarah Jane Clark¹ b. 15 Jul 1856, d. 29 Nov 1927

Charts

Descendants of John de Heneage
Descendants of William de Honywood
Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

17 Jul 2018

Birth*

Vera Younger Carruthers was born in 1894.²

She was the daughter of James Carruthers and Sarah Jane Clark.¹

(Bride) Marriage*

Vera Younger Carruthers married Nelson Bishop Read, son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop, on 3 October 1922.¹

Death*

Vera Younger Carruthers died on 19 November 1946, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40554,-63.77745

;
Inscription: READ / N. Bishop Read / 1890 - 1975 / His Wife / Vera Y. Carruthers / 1894 - 1946 / Their Son / N. Verne Read / 1932 -
Back: READ / George W. Read / 1884 - 1944 / His Wife / Maude Rattenbury / 1888 - 1977 / Son / Rfln. Alan R. Read / Killed in Action in Belgium / 1923 - 1944. [Note: Alan is actually buried in the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Belgium]²

Tombstone, Nelson Bishop Read (1890-1975), his wife Vera Carruthers (1894-1946), their son Verne Read (1932- ), Nelson Bishop Read's brother George (1884-1944), his wife Maude Rattenbury (1888-1977), their son Alan Read (1923-1944). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Children of Vera Younger Carruthers and Nelson Bishop Read

Dean Carruthers Read+¹ b. 19 Dec 1925, d. b 2008
Emma Jane Read+¹ b. 13 May 1929, d. Jun 2008

Citations

[S5813] Correspondence with George Read . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S6273] Cemetery Marker - Nelson Bishop Read, Nelson Bishop Read & Vera Carruthers Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.

William Carruthers¹

M, #67107, b. 1797, d. 7 March 1856

Family Explorer

Father

Thomas Carruthers² b. 1770, d. 7 Dec 1851

Mother

Isabella Tait² b. 1767, d. 4 Feb 1844

Last Edited

28 Mar 2015

Birth*

William Carruthers was born in 1797 in Dumfriesshire, Scotland

.¹

He was the son of Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait.²

Marriage*

William Carruthers married Jean Gillespie.¹

(Witness) Immigration

William Carruthers immigrated with Thomas Carruthers and Isabella Tait to Prince Edward Island

in 1819.³

Death*

William Carruthers died on 7 March 1856.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.23859,-63.63169

Children of William Carruthers and Jean Gillespie

James Carruthers¹ b. 1832, d. 15 May 1867
Sophia Carruthers¹ b. 1838, d. 7 Aug 1860
Robert W. Carruthers+² b. 1839, d. 1927

Citations

[S9935] Tombstone, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, William Carruthers & Jean Gillespie tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 September 2014.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S9944] Descendants of Thomas Carruthers (1770-1851) and Isabella Tait (1767-1844), compiled by Norman Carruthers, compiler, (Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: self published). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Carruthers.

William Carruthers¹

M, #106883

Family Explorer

Last Edited

2 Apr 2016

Marriage*

William Carruthers married Jean Brown.¹

Child of William Carruthers and Jean Brown

Thomas Carruthers+¹ b. 1770, d. 7 Dec 1851

Citations

[S9944] Descendants of Thomas Carruthers (1770-1851) and Isabella Tait (1767-1844), compiled by Norman Carruthers, compiler, (Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: self published). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Thomas Carruthers.

William J. Carruthers¹

M, #36332, b. 1 January 1866, d. 17 November 1939

Family Explorer

Father

Robert W. Carruthers b. 1839, d. 1927

Mother

Hannah Grey McWilliams b. 1846, d. 1923

Last Edited

2 Feb 2019

Birth*

William J. Carruthers was born on 1 January 1866.¹

He was the son of Robert W. Carruthers and Hannah Grey McWilliams.

Marriage*

William J. Carruthers married Adah Campbell, daughter of James Campbell and Helen MacMicken.

Census HeadHousehold*

William J. Carruthers was head of the household in the census of 1901 in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Lot 28, Carleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

He died on 17 November 1939, at age 73.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

.¹

Children of William J. Carruthers and Adah Campbell

Priscilla Carruthers+ b. 3 May 1896, d. 26 Jan 1980
Robert Arthur Carruthers² b. 13 Jan 1897, d. 1977
Ada Aletha Carruthers² b. 26 Oct 1899, d. 1985
Mabel Carruthers b. May 1902
Bertha Carruthers b. 16 Sep 1907, d. 25 Dec 1993
James Carruthers b. Apr 1910

Citations

[S9357] Cemetery Transcript - Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, updated 2000 Lot 28-3 published by Prince Edward Island Genealogical Society, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
[S13758] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #92, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 9, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13759] 1911 Canada Census, Carleton, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #69, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Carleton, Lot 28, Prince County County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13760] 1921 Canada Census, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William Carruthers household #118, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Census Place: Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Margaret Carryl¹

F, #96788, b. circa 1585, d. 1648

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of Malcolm III Caenmor
Descendants of William I
Descendants of Geoffrey IV Plantagenet

Last Edited

30 Apr 2009

Birth*

Margaret Carryl was born circa 1585 in Harting, Sussex, England

.¹

Marriage*

She married Philip Howard, son of William Howard and Elizabeth Dacre, circa 1601 in Naworth Castle, Cumbria, England, 54.956033,-2.688681

.¹

Death*

Margaret Carryl died in 1648, in England

.¹

Child of Margaret Carryl and Philip Howard

William Howard+¹ b. 1603, d. 28 Jan 1643

Citations

[S3607] Philip Howard - Family Sheet, online http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/owt/person.aspx?pid=20773094. Hereinafter cited as Philip Howard - Family Sheet.

Robert M. Carsell¹

M, #37846, b. 27 April 1913

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

26 Sep 2018

Birth*

Robert M. Carsell was born on 27 April 1913.¹

Marriage*

He married Grace C. Campbell, daughter of James Archibald Campbell and Emeline Campbell.¹

Family: Robert M. Carsell and Grace C. Campbell

Citations

[S8564] Cemetery Transcript, Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Springbrook, PEI, PEIGS publication Lot 21-2, 2000, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Annie May Carson

F, #14731, b. 19 February 1888

Family Explorer

Father

Joseph Carson

Mother

Jessie ?

Last Edited

4 Oct 2014

Birth*

Annie May Carson was born on 19 February 1888.

She was the daughter of Joseph Carson and Jessie ?

Marriage*

Annie May Carson married John Everett Adams, son of Edward Adams and Margaret Baker.

Family: Annie May Carson and John Everett Adams

Edward Carson¹

M, #106248

Family Explorer

Last Edited

14 Dec 2015

Birth*

Edward Carson was born in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland

.¹

Marriage*

He married Catherine Brazil.¹

Child of Edward Carson and Catherine Brazil

Lorenzo Carson+¹ b. c 1891

Citations

[S10566] Official Notice of Marriage, New Brunswick, Canada, Lorenzo Carson & Mary Ann Hunter marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F19683, Code B4/1923, Number 1441.

Euphemia Carson

F, #3368, b. circa 1796, d. 11 November 1851

Family Explorer

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Euphemia Carson was born circa 1796.

Marriage*

She married Gabriel Marchbank.

Death*

Euphemia Carson died on 11 November 1851, in St. Martins, New Brunswick, Canada

Children of Euphemia Carson and Gabriel Marchbank

William Marchbank b. c 1822, d. 1855
Elizabeth Marchbank b. c 1825
David Marchbank b. 1828, d. 1892
Frank Marchbank b. c 1856

Fred E. Carson¹

M, #53145, b. 29 November 1892

Family Explorer

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Fred E. Carson was born on 29 November 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, U.S.A.

.¹

Marriage*

He married Melva Reynolds.

Family: Fred E. Carson and Melva Reynolds

Citations

[S982] Patty Ann (Tettemore) Stewart, "Compiled Records - Patty Ann (Tettemore) Stewart" (12836 Claywood Dr., Clermont, Florida). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - Patty Ann (Tettemore) Stewart."

Henry Carson¹

M, #105015

Family Explorer

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Marriage*

Henry Carson married Elsie Gillespie.¹

Child of Henry Carson and Elsie Gillespie

James Gillespie Carson¹ b. 17 Oct 1911

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 545. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

James Gillespie Carson¹

M, #105012, b. 17 October 1911

Family Explorer

Father

Henry Carson²

Mother

Elsie Gillespie²

Last Edited

27 Dec 2014

Name-Com

James Gillespie Carson is commonly known as Jim Carson.²

Birth*

He was born on 17 October 1911 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

.²

He was the son of Henry Carson and Elsie Gillespie.²

Citations

[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 342. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
[S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 545. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.

Joseph Carson

M, #17945

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Child of Joseph Carson and Jessie ?

Annie May Carson+ b. 19 Feb 1888

Lily Carson¹

F, #89351, b. circa 1898, d. 24 October 1989

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Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Birth*

Lily Carson was born circa 1898.¹

Marriage*

She married Milford Dewaine Smith, son of Alfred Marshall Smith and Maria Ida Cooper, on 23 December 1919.¹

Death*

Lily Carson died on 24 October 1989.¹

Family: Lily Carson and Milford Dewaine Smith

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.

Lorenzo Carson¹

M, #106244, b. circa 1891

Family Explorer

Father

Edward Carson²

Mother

Catherine Brazil²

Last Edited

14 Dec 2015

Birth*

Lorenzo Carson was born circa 1891 in Harbour Grace, Newfoundland

.²

He was the son of Edward Carson and Catherine Brazil.²

Marriage*

Lorenzo Carson married Mary Ann Hunter, daughter of Clark Hunter and Minnie Oulton, on 3 December 1923 in the Presbyterian Manse, Port Elgin, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada

; they were married by license, #923. Lorenzo was 32 years old, a bachelor, millman, Presbyterian, living in Bayfield West, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Mary Ann Hunter was 22 years old, a spinster, housekeeper, Methodist, living in Baie Verte, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Witnesses were Fred B. Oulton and Mrs. Fred B. Oulton.²

Family: Lorenzo Carson and Mary Ann Hunter

Citations

[S10565] Official Notice of Marriage, New Brunswick, Canada, Arthur Vincent Reid & Minnie Catherine Carson marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F20033, Code B4/1944, Number 36509.
[S10566] Official Notice of Marriage, New Brunswick, Canada, Lorenzo Carson & Mary Ann Hunter marriage, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick microfilm F19683, Code B4/1923, Number 1441.

Jane Or Jennie 'Scotch Beauty' Carstairs

F, #49524

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Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Note*

At her husband's death his brothers cheated her out of her property andshe came to New Brunswick, Canada. She said she had never put up her ownhair until she was on board ship. She was called 'Scotch Beauty'.

Birth*

Jane Or Jennie 'Scotch Beauty' Carstairs was born in Perthshire, Scotland

Marriage*

She married David Murray.

Child of Jane Or Jennie 'Scotch Beauty' Carstairs and David Murray

Jannet A. Murray+ b. 6 Sep 1778, d. 2 Jan 1855

Abel Carter¹

M, #42983

Family Explorer

Last Edited

26 Jan 2002

Marriage*

Abel Carter married Rosamond Lowerison, daughter of Richard Lowerison and Abigail Merrill.¹

Child of Abel Carter and Rosamond Lowerison

Bradford Carter¹ b. c 1862, d. 8 Jul 1938

Citations

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

Agnes Edgar Carter¹

F, #58391

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Last Edited

24 Jan 2002

Marriage*

Agnes Edgar Carter married Shepherd Handy Estabrooks, son of Alban Cole Estabrooks, on 27 January 1863.¹

Children of Agnes Edgar Carter and Shepherd Handy Estabrooks

Citations

[S988] Unknown author, Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick: privately published, Feb. 1996). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick.

Annie Elizabeth Carter

F, #25881

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family: Annie Elizabeth Carter and Arthur Wellington Fillmore

Bradford Carter¹

M, #42977, b. circa 1862, d. 8 July 1938

Family Explorer

Father

Abel Carter¹

Mother

Rosamond Lowerison¹

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

Bradford Carter was born circa 1862 in New Brunswick

.^2,1

He was the son of Abel Carter and Rosamond Lowerison.¹

Marriage*

Bradford Carter married Attalissa Siddall, daughter of Francis Siddall and Annie E. Etter.^2,1

Occupation*

Bradford Carter was Sackville Parish, Westmorland Co., New Brunswick; Occupation: farmer in 1891.^2,1

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1891 in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick

.^2,1

Death*

He died on 8 July 1938.^3,1

Family: Bradford Carter and Attalissa Siddall

Citations

[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend . 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.716 (112-3), QUAY 2.
[S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada), e-mail 2 Feb 2000, QUAY 1.

Charles Hammond Carter

M, #11793

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001