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Isaac Winslow Clarke¹

M, #108235

Family Explorer

Last Edited

7 Sep 2017

Child of Isaac Winslow Clarke

Margaret Clarke¹

Citations

[S12140] Ian Maitland, Descendants of John Coffin (1729-1808) (Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.: self published, unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of John Coffin (1729-1808).

Isaiah Clarke¹

M, #93539, b. 1805

Family Explorer

Father

Jabez Clarke¹

Mother

Rebecca Burney¹

Relationship

5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

2 Mar 2004

Birth*

Isaiah Clarke was born in 1805 in New Brunswick

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He was the son of Jabez Clarke and Rebecca Burney.¹

Marriage*

Isaiah Clarke married Susan King circa 1834 in Ontario

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Child of Isaiah Clarke and Susan King

Charles King Clark+¹ b. 1855

Citations

[S2101] Anne Clark-Stewart, "Anne Clark-Stewart," e-mail message to David Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Anne Clark-Stewart."

Jabez Clarke¹

M, #93537

Family Explorer

Father

Elisha Clarke Jr.¹ b. 1734, d. 1785

Mother

Desire Gardiner¹ b. 6 Nov 1734

Relationship

4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

2 Mar 2004

Jabez Clarke was the son of Elisha Clarke Jr. and Desire Gardiner.¹

Marriage*

Jabez Clarke married Rebecca Burney in December 1800 in Wickham, Queens County, New Brunswick

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Child of Jabez Clarke and Rebecca Burney

Isaiah Clarke+¹ b. 1805

Citations

[S2101] Anne Clark-Stewart, "Anne Clark-Stewart," e-mail message to David Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Anne Clark-Stewart."

James Clarke

M, #18734

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family: James Clarke and Lucy Bowden

James M Clarke¹

M, #83229

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker

Last Edited

28 Mar 2003

Marriage*

James M Clarke married Mary W Cory, daughter of Robert Gibbs Cory and Harriet Fry, on 31 December 1857 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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Family: James M Clarke and Mary W Cory

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.

Jane Clarke¹

F, #93581, b. circa 1595, d. before 1617

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of Roger de Coigneries
Descendants of Edward Converse & Sarah Smith
Descendants of Geoffrey IV Plantagenet

Last Edited

30 Dec 2015

Birth*

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

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(Bride) Marriage*

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

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Death*

Jane Clarke died before 1617, in Wakerly, Northhampton, England

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Family: Jane Clarke and Deacon Edward Converse

Citations

[S2113] Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse and Elisha S. Converse, William G. Hill, compiler, (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] Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse and Elisha S. Converse, William G. Hill, compiler, (Malden, Massachusetts: privately printed, 1887), Page 97. Hereinafter cited as Family Record of Deacons James W. Converse.

John Clarke¹

M, #1434

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of Humphrey de Bohun
Descendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker
Descendants of Sir Reginald de Courtenay
Descendants of John Drake & Christiana Billet
Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett
Descendants of Richard le Fort
Descendants of Hugh Hull & Elinor
Descendants of Geoffery de Mandeville & Rohese de Vere
Descendants of Geoffrey IV Plantagenet
Descendants of Thomas Saint Leger
Descendants of William White & Susanna

Last Edited

18 Feb 2001

Marriage*

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

Family: John Clarke and Elizabeth Ruth Slocum

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, #93576, b. 11 February 1541, d. 4 April 1598

Family Explorer

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

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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

Child of John Clarke and Catherine Cooke

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, #93578, d. 1559

Family Explorer

Last Edited

9 Mar 2007

Birth*

John Clarke was born in Westhorpe, Suffolk, England

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Death*

He died in 1559.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 3 March 1559.¹

Child of John Clarke

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, #74751, b. 9 December 1618, d. 1 June 1694

Family Explorer

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

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

Baptism

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

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Marriage*

He married Margaret.¹

Death*

Joseph Clarke died on 1 June 1694, at age 75, in Newport, Rhode Island

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Child of Joseph Clarke and Margaret

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, #75424, b. 8 August 1712

Family Explorer

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

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Child of Judith Clarke and Robert Potter Jr.

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, #100268, b. 1919, d. 2007

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Gertrude Seaman¹ b. 13 Feb 1885, d. 1937

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Crawford & Jane Henderson
Descendants of Edward Doty & Faith Clarke

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

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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.

Child of Lionel George Clarke and Ellen Ruth MacPherson

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.

Margaret Clarke¹

F, #108234

Family Explorer

Father

Isaac Winslow Clarke¹

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Coffyn & Joan Thember

Last Edited

7 Sep 2017

Margaret Clarke was the daughter of Isaac Winslow Clarke.¹

Marriage*

Margaret Clarke married William Foster Coffin, son of William Coffin, in 1842.¹

Family: Margaret Clarke and William Foster Coffin

Citations

[S12140] Ian Maitland, Descendants of John Coffin (1729-1808) (Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.: self published, unknown publish date). Hereinafter cited as Descendants of John Coffin (1729-1808).

Mathilda Clarke¹

F, #81192, 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, #100267, b. 23 February 1911

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Gertrude Seaman¹ b. 13 Feb 1885, d. 1937

Relationship

2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of John Crawford & Jane Henderson
Descendants of Edward Doty & Faith Clarke

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] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Norma Seaman Clarke, 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, #8824, b. 22 May 1904, d. 31 August 1982

Family Explorer

Father

George Edgar Clark¹ 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

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She was the daughter of George Edgar Clark 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, at age 78, in Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A.

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Family: Olga Clarke and Percy William Ranger

Citations

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

Peleg Clarke¹

M, #83479, b. circa 1800

Family Explorer

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: Peleg Clarke and Mary E Corey

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, #76763, d. before 1785

Family Explorer

Last Edited

12 Dec 2002

Marriage*

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

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Death*

Sarah Clarke died before 1785.

Child of Sarah Clarke and John Coddington Greene

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

Theresa Clarke¹

F, #74692

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett

Last Edited

10 Apr 2011

Marriage*

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

Family: Theresa Clarke and Bowdoin Dyer

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, #93574, b. 1 November 1570, d. 29 July 1627

Family Explorer

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

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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

Child of Thomas Clarke and Rose Herrige

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

M, #94099

Family Explorer

Relationship

9th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Ancestors of David Arthur Walker

Last Edited

3 Feb 2017

Marriage*

Thurston Clarke married Faith.¹

Immigration*

Thurston Clarke immigrated to New England

on 30 April 1634.²

Child of Thurston Clarke and Faith

Faith Clarke+¹ b. c 1619, d. 21 Dec 1675

Citations

[S2259] Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol. 11, Part 3, The Descendants of Edward Doty, Peter B. Hill, compiler, (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2000). Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol. 11, Part 3.
[S11573] Compiled by Peter B. Hill Mayflower Families Through Five Generations. Description of the Pilgrims, 1620, Vol. 11, Part 1The Descendants of Edward Doty, Volume 11, Part 1 (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1996), Page 2. Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol 11, Doty.

Owen Clarkin¹

M, #44368, b. circa 1845

Family Explorer

Last Edited

18 Jul 2016

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

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(Groom) Marriage*

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

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Census*

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

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Occupation*

He was farmer in 1891.^2,1

Family: Owen Clarkin and Olivia Robinson

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, #16284, b. 5 September 1906

Family Explorer

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

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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

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Family: Leila Irene Clarkson and Jesse Harold Barwise

Lorne Clarkson

M, #21339

Family Explorer

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Child of Lorne Clarkson and Cora Apperly

Leila Irene Clarkson+ b. 5 Sep 1906

Barney Class¹

M, #85911, b. September 1824

Family Explorer

Father

Lewis Class¹ b. c 1790

Mother

Patience Cory¹ b. Feb 1793

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

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

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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, #85910, b. circa 1790

Family Explorer

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

Children of Lewis Class and Patience Cory

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, #85912, b. October 1825, d. circa 1902

Family Explorer

Father

Lewis Class¹ b. c 1790

Mother

Patience Cory¹ b. Feb 1793

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

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

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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

Children of Martha Class and Milo L Pepper

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

Child of Martha Class and George B Hill

Georgianna Hill¹ b. Jul 1862

Family: Martha Class and Daniel Murdoff

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, #85913, b. October 1827

Family Explorer

Father

Lewis Class¹ b. c 1790

Mother

Patience Cory¹ b. Feb 1793

Relationship

4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker

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

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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

M, #13378

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Adam Nathan Clay¹

M, #96440, b. 1825, d. 4 September 1884

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

18 Oct 2016

Name-Com

Adam Nathan Clay is commonly known as Adam Clay.²

Birth*

He was born in 1825 in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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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.³

(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the marriage of James Ira Green and Mary Keough on 23 February 1867 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; they were married by license. Witnesses were Adam Clay and Owen Green. The marriage was recorded 24 February 1868.²

Marriage Record, James Ira Green & Mary Keough.

Death*

Adam Nathan Clay died on 4 September 1884, in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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Citations

[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S11290] James Ira Green & Mary Keough, (23 February 1867), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown , FHL microfilm 1,630,093, GS Film Number 001630093, Digital Folder Number 004594919, Image Number 00470. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registers.
[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, #95627, b. 22 January 1857, d. 7 June 1858

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

12 Jul 2015

Birth*

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

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

Death*

Alexander Anderson Clay died on 7 June 1858, at age 1 year, 4 months and 16 days, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

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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

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.

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, #95628, b. 8 November 1858, d. 7 February 1925

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

25 Oct 2009

Birth*

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

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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

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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

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Death*

Alexander Anderson Clay died on 7 February 1925, at age 66, in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Child of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid

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, #96957, b. 21 March 1875, d. 19 April 1955

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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

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.

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

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.

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, at age 80, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

.¹

Children of Caroline MacKay Clay and William Scott Beairsto

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, #96119, b. 1827, d. circa 1860

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

14 Apr 2015

Birth*

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

.²

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

Baptism

Catherine Clay was baptized on 8 July 1827 in North Bedeque United Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518,-63.72410

.¹

Marriage*

She 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: Catherine Clay and James Denis Craig

Citations

[S3126] Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay, Baptismal Record,, 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, #89879, 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, at age 68, in Bourne, Barnstable County, Massachusetts

.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, #99820, b. 20 October 1888

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Evelyn Lea Laird¹

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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, #96936, b. 19 September 1866, d. 30 October 1927

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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

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.

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

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.⁴

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*

Elizabeth Anna Clay died on 30 October 1927, at age 61, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

; 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, #96937, b. 12 February 1860, d. 1927

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

15 Apr 2015

Birth*

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

.²

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

Baptism

Ellen Charlotte Clay 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

Marriage*

She 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

1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Household of James H. Walsh and his wife Ellen Charlotte Clay.

(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

1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Household of James H. Walsh, his wife Ellen Charlotte Clay and children Frank, Florence, Jennie and Harold.

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

1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Household of James H. Walsh, his wife Ellen Charlotte Clay and children Harold, John, Florence, Jennie and Grace.

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.

Children of Ellen Charlotte Clay and Capt. James H. Walsh

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, #96938, b. 3 August 1862, d. 1 January 1928

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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

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.

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, at age 65, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.

.³

Children of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird

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).

Gwendolyn Clay¹

F, #108502, d. 14 July 1985

Family Explorer

Father

Merrill Allan Clay¹ b. 1 Aug 1896, d. 26 Jul 1969

Mother

Mary Cecelia Kelly¹ b. 25 Jan 1905, d. 16 May 1995

Relationship

4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Nov 2017

Gwendolyn Clay was the daughter of Merrill Allan Clay and Mary Cecelia Kelly.¹

Death*

Gwendolyn Clay died on 14 July 1985, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

.¹

Citations

[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair (Ottawa, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

John Clay Jr.¹

M, #95625, b. 1829, d. 22 November 1900

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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 and place are 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.

Children of John Clay Jr. and Jane Townsend Cousins

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. 12 Feb 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, #95623, b. circa 1795, d. 12 August 1831

Family Explorer

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

(Groom) 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.

Children of John Clay Sr. and Mary Glover

William Jamieson Clay⁵ b. c 1822, d. 5 Mar 1854
Adam Nathan Clay² b. 1825, d. 4 Sep 1884
Catherine Clay⁶ b. 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, Baptismal Record,, Record Book 1, Page 2, (1827). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record: Catherine Clay.

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay¹

F, #96939, b. 10 October 1869, d. 13 February 1941

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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

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

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.

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

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.⁴

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.

Marriage*

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

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(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

1901 Canada Census, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Donald Johnston(e), his wife Nettie (Mary Elisa Anetta Clay), their daughters Helen, Florence & Jean, Donald's sister Ella and mother Elizabeth.

Death*

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay died on 13 February 1941, at age 71, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Children of Mary Elisa Anetta Clay and Donald Johnstone

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, #96410, b. 13 February 1831, d. 11 April 1907

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

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

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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

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Death*

Mary J. Clay died on 11 April 1907, at age 76, in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.A.

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Children of Mary J. Clay and William Robinson

George Robinson¹ b. c 1854
Paul Robinson¹ b. 16 Sep 1856, d. 1911
Eleanor Mary Robinson¹ b. 27 Jan 1859
William Clay Robinson+¹ b. 14 Mar 1861, d. 11 Aug 1921
Adam Clay Robinson¹ b. 4 Mar 1863, d. 17 Mar 1880
Martha Loe Robinson¹ b. 11 Sep 1865
Amy Ann Robinson+¹ 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, #95630, b. 1 August 1896, d. 26 July 1969

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

14 Nov 2017

Birth*

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

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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

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Death*

Merrill Allan Clay died on 26 July 1969, at age 72, in the General Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Child of Merrill Allan Clay and Mary Cecelia Kelly

Gwendolyn Clay² d. 14 Jul 1985

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair (Ottawa, Ontario). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Robert Clay¹

M, #96438

Family Explorer

Last Edited

27 Sep 2008

Marriage*

Robert Clay married Helen Holms.¹

Child of Robert Clay and Helen Holms

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

Citations

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

Russell W. Clay¹

M, #99821, b. 27 January 1896

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Evelyn Lea Laird¹

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

29 Jul 2011

Birth*

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

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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, #95897, b. circa 1822, d. 5 March 1854

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

Mary Glover¹ b. 1806, d. 10 May 1869

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker

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 Date

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

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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, #96940, b. 14 November 1863, d. 2 February 1928

Family Explorer

Father

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

Mother

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

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

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

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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

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(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.⁵

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.

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

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Death*

William Leslie Clay died on 2 February 1928, at age 64, in Winnipeg General Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

; click on the text link to view his transcribed obituary.^3,4

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

Photograph by Picasa 2.6

Burial*

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

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

Family: William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch

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, published 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] Marriage Bonds - William Leslie Clay, 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, #56259, b. 12 May 1909, d. 20 June 1973

Family Explorer

Charts

Descendants of Edward Cottle
Descendants of Richard Coye & Lucy Ann Lenten
Descendants of Silas Tito

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

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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

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Death*

Edna Helen Clayden died on 20 June 1973, at age 64, in Prince William, York County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Burial*

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

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Family: Edna Helen Clayden and Earle Gunter Saunders

Citations

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