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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.

Muriel Clarke¹

F, #69700, b. 25 March 1923, d. 25 June 1982

Family Explorer

Last Edited

7 Feb 2019

Birth*

Muriel Clarke was born on 25 March 1923.¹

Marriage*

She married Leaman A. Callbeck, son of Robert Callbeck and Elizabeth Large.¹

Death*

Muriel Clarke died on 25 June 1982, at age 59.¹

Burial*

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

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Family: Muriel Clarke and Leaman A. Callbeck

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.

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 . 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

9 May 2019

Name-Com

Adam Nathan Clay is commonly known as Nathan Clay; this was the only given name recorded on his baptismal record.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.²

Name-Comalso

He is also commonly known as Adam Clay.³

Census*

He appeared on the census of 1851 in Rodick St., Much Woolton, Lancashire, England

; Adam was single, a labourer, a lodger in the household of Jona Shaw Buchill, his wife and 4 children.⁴

Marriage*

He married Catherine Carruthers, daughter of James Carruthers, on 17 July 1851 in St. John's Church, Liverpool Parish, Lancashire, England

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AltMarrDate

An alternate marriage date is on 19 July 1851 in St. John's Church, Liverpool Parish, Lancashire, England

; Adam was 26 years old, a bachelor, labourer and living in Sr Thomas' Buildings. His father was a millwright. Catherine was 28 years old and a spinster. Her father was a grocer.⁶

(Witness) Marriage

Adam Nathan Clay 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 1868.³

Marriage Record, James Ira Green & Mary Keough.

Census HeadHousehold*

Adam Nathan Clay was head of the household in the census of 30 June 1870 in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Adam Clay (age 45) were his wife, Catherine Carruthers (age 51) and their daughter Mary (age 15).⁷

Death*

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

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Child of Adam Nathan Clay and Catherine Carruthers

Mary Jane Clay⁹ b. 29 May 1855, d. 29 Mar 1876

Citations

[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S3778] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Adam Nathan Clay, , Presbyterian Church , Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Adam Nathan Clay.
[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.
[S13965] 1851 Census, England and Wales, household of Jona Shaw Buchill, transcription Household ID: 301071; Line # 8; Digital Folder Number 101795983; Image Number 283, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., Church of Latter Day Saints.
[S13960] Adam Clay & Catherine Carruthers, (17 July 1851), Marriage Record, England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973 , FHL Film Number 1656198, Reference ID p85-171. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
[S13966] Adam Clay & Catherine Carruthers, (19 July 1851), Marriage Record, Liverpool, England, Church of England Marriage Banns, 1754-1932 , Reference Number 283 JOH/3/10. Hereinafter cited as MArriage Record.
[S13958] 1870 U.S. Census Records, East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of Adam Clay, 30 June 1870, digital copy of original document Family History Library Film 552139, NARA Roll M593_640, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13959] Death Record, Adam Clay entry, , Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, Ancestry.ca, http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

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

31 Dec 2018

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.

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, unknown location.
[S2635] Marker Inscription Alexander Anderson Clay, Alexander Anderson Clay Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 27 July 2006.

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

1 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Alexander Anderson Clay is commonly known as Alexander Clay.²

Birth*

He 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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(Witness) Marriage

He witnessed the marriage of Ellen Charlotte Clay and Capt. James H. Walsh on 26 May 1880 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; they were married by license. James was a bachelor, Ellen a spinster. Witnesses were her brother Alexander Clay & Minnie Walsh.^4,5

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Alexander Anderson Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a son, 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.⁶

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*

Alexander Anderson Clay married Grace Lydia Reid, daughter of Andrew Reid and Anne Howatt, on 8 June 1887 in the residence of the bride's father, North Tryon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Census HeadHousehold*

Alexander Clay was head of the household in the census of 7 April 1891 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 32) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 28) and their daughter Vera (age 2). Alexander was a drygoods salesman. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of April 1901 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁷

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1911 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Methodist.⁸

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 62) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 59), their children, Merrill (age 24) and Gwendolyn (age 18). The family religion was Presbyterian.⁹

Death*

He died on 7 February 1925, at age 66, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Burial*

He was buried on 10 February 1925 in Riverside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Children of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid

Vera Blanche Clay¹⁰ b. 23 Aug 1888, d. 8 Jun 1910
Ruth Clay¹⁰ b. 12 Jul 1890, d. 3 Nov 1890
Hazel Jean Clay¹⁰ b. 13 Mar 1892, d. 17 Feb 1975
Leslie Clay¹⁰ b. 25 Apr 1894, d. 28 Apr 1894
Merrill Allan Clay+¹ b. 1 Aug 1896, d. 26 Jul 1969
Harvey Reid Clay¹⁰ b. 14 Feb 1899, d. 12 Jun 1961
Gwendolyn Howatt Clay¹¹ b. 5 Aug 1902, d. 14 Jan 1985

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, unknown location.
[S13902] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Alex A. Clay household #21, 7 April 1891, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6382, Page 5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives 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.
[S13943] Marriage Registration, James H. Walsh & Ellen C. Clay marriage, 26 May 1880, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888; FHL microfilm 1630095, Digital Folder Number 4146270, Image Number 170.
[S3771] Cemetery Marker - Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay, Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
[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.
[S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alex. A. Clay household #66, April 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #194, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13905] 1921 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #111, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 47, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

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

3 Mar 2019

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

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Caroline MacKay Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, 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

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, 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

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Caroline Clay was enumerated on the census of 9 June 1911 in the household of William Scott Beairsto, as his wife, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Beairsto (age 37) were his wife, Caroline Clay (age 36), their daughter Mary (age 8) and Caroline's sister Elizabeth (age 42). William worked in a general store. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

Census HeadHousehold*

Carrie Clay was head of the household in the census of 1921 in 1409 5th St. West, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Carrie Clay (age 46), now widowed, was her daughter Mary (age 18) and two lodgers. Carrie was a stenographer.⁶

Death*

She 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.
[S13916] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of W.S. Beairsto household #79, 9 June 1911, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13917] 1921 Canada Census, Calgary West, Alberta, of Mrs. Carrie Beairsto household #12, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 4; Census Place: Calgary West, Alberta; Page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

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

13 Mar 2019

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

Child of Catherine Clay and James Denis Craig

Mary Craig⁴ b. 2 Jul 1858

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.
[S13942] Baptismal Record, Mary Craig,, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 77, (2 November 1858). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

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, d. 1962

Family Explorer

Father

Fulton Johnston Clay¹ b. Nov 1861, d. 1 Jan 1928

Mother

Evelyn Lea Laird¹ b. Jun 1861, d. 1913

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

8 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Edith Ellen Clay is commonly known as Edith Clay.^2,3

Birth*

She 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

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Edith Clay was enumerated on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Fulton John Clay, as a daughter, in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 38), their children, Edith (age 11) and Russell (age 2). Fulton was a bookkeeper.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Edith Clay was enumerated on the census of 16 April 1910 in the household of Fulton Johnston Clay, as a daughter, in 701 East Indiana Ave., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 48) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 48), their children, Edith (age 21) and Russell (age 14). Fulton was a stock broker.³

Marriage*

Edith Ellen Clay married Laurence Leavitt Brown, son of Gus H. Brown and Mary Louise Marney, on 2 July 1910 in 505 Wallace Ave., Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, U.S.A.

.⁴

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Edith Clay was enumerated on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Laurence Leavitt Brown, as his wife, in 4726 18th N.E., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Laurence Brown (age 37) were his wife, Edith Clay (age 30), their children, Laurence (age 8) & Robert (age 6), Laurence's mother Mary (age 59) and step-father, George Sharpe (age 52). Laurence was a salesman for an electric company. George was a mechanical engineer for a coal corporation.⁵

Death*

Edith Ellen Clay died in 1962, in Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A.

.⁶

Children of Edith Ellen Clay and Laurence Leavitt Brown

Laurence Warney Brown⁶ b. 6 Nov 1911, d. 31 Jul 1983
Robert C. Brown⁵ b. c 1914

Citations

[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S13911] 1900 US Census - Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, of Fulton John Clay household #254, 12 June 1900, digital copy of original document National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0082; FHL microfilm 1240451; Page 13, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13913] 1910 US Census - Spokane, Ward 5, Spokane County, Washington, of Fulton John Clay household #30, 16 April 1910, digital copy of original document National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0201; Roll T624_1671; FHL microfilm 1375684; Page 2A, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13934] Laurence Leavitt Brown & Edith Ellen Clay marriage, 2 July 1910, Ancestry.com, http://www.ancestry.com. Washington, Episcopal Diocese of Spokane Church Records, 1870-1947, Sandpoint, St. Agnes Episcopal Church.
[S13932] 1920 Census - Seattle, King County, Washington, of Laurence L. Brown household #116, 6 January 1920, digital copy of original document NARA Roll T625_1925, Page 6A, http://www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . 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

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, 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

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, 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.

(sister-in-law) Census HeadHousehold

Elizabeth Anna Clay was enumerated on the census of 9 June 1911 in the household of William Scott Beairsto, as a sister-in-law, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Beairsto (age 37) were his wife, Caroline Clay (age 36), their daughter Mary (age 8) and Caroline's sister Elizabeth (age 42). William worked in a general store. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵

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 . 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.
[S13916] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of W.S. Beairsto household #79, 9 June 1911, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Ellen Charlotte Clay¹

F, #96937, b. 12 February 1860, d. 12 May 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 2019

Name-Com

Ellen Charlotte Clay is commonly known as Ellen Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 12 February 1860 in Prince Edward Island

.³

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, son of Capt. James Walsh Sr., on 26 May 1880 in Prince Edward Island, Canada

; they were married by license. James was a bachelor, Ellen a spinster. Witnesses were her brother Alexander Clay & Minnie Walsh.^4,2

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Ellen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, 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.⁵

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

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Ellen Clay was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, 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.⁶

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 1897.⁷

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, 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.³

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Ellen Clay was enumerated on the census of 8 June 1911 in the household of Capt. James H. Walsh, as his wife, 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.⁸

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.

Census HeadHousehold*

Ellen Charlotte Clay was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; Ellen (Clay) Walsh (age 60), now widowed, was living alone. She was recorded as having no occupation. She was a Presbyterian.⁹

Death*

She died on 12 May 1927, at age 67, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

.^10,2

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.²

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. Walsh³ b. 20 Sep 1882, d. 7 Dec 1944
Florence Marion Walsh³ b. 8 May 1884
Jennie Evelyn Walsh+³ b. 30 Sep 1886, d. 14 Dec 1971
Harold Roy Walsh+^3,11 b. 25 Jan 1888, d. 30 Sep 1969
Grace Helen Walsh^7,2 b. 24 Oct 1893, d. 18 Dec 1960
John Clay Walsh¹² b. 8 Jan 1902, d. 19 Jun 1927

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.
[S3771] Cemetery Marker - Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay, Jane Townsend Cousins & John Clay Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
[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.
[S13943] Marriage Registration, James H. Walsh & Ellen C. Clay marriage, 26 May 1880, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888; FHL microfilm 1630095, Digital Folder Number 4146270, Image Number 170.
[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.
[S13906] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Ellen (Clay) Walsh household #110, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Page 10, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada), Nova Scotia Death Registration 1927, Book Number 123, Page 382.
[S13953] Retired S'side Store Salesman, Hal Walsh, Dies, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published published 30 September 1969, Page 3, Column 6. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
[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.

Florence Mary Minto Clay^1,2

F, #111225, b. 25 August 1899, d. 1963

Family Explorer

Florence Mary Minto Clay (1899-1963). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.

Photograph by Picasa

Father

William Leslie Clay³ b. 14 Nov 1863, d. 2 Feb 1928

Mother

Florence Nightingale Leitch³ b. 1863, d. 1945

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Florence Mary Minto Clay is commonly known as Florence Clay.³

Birth*

She was born on 25 August 1899 in British Columbia, Canada

; she never married.^3,2

She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Florence Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Florence Mary Minto Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in 822 Luder Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Name-Com

Florence Mary Minto Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay in 1921.⁴

Death*

She died in 1963.²

Citations

[S13909] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, of W. Leslie Clay household #151, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #166, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.

Fulton Johnston Clay¹

M, #96938, b. November 1861, 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

7 Mar 2019

Name Variation

Fulton Johnston Clay is also known as Fulton John Clay.²

Name-Com

He is commonly known as Fulton Clay.³

Birth*

He was born in November 1861 in Canada

.²

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

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

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a son, 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.

Marriage*

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

; there were four children from this marriage, of whom two survived.⁴

Census HeadHousehold*

Fulton John Clay was head of the household in the census of 12 June 1900 in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 38), their children, Edith (age 11) and Russell (age 2). Fulton was a bookkeeper.²

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 16 April 1910 in 701 East Indiana Ave., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 48) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 48), their children, Edith (age 21) and Russell (age 14). Fulton was a stock broker.⁵

Death*

He died on 1 January 1928, at age 66, in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.

.⁴

Burial*

He was buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.

.⁶

Cemetery marker, Fulton Clay (1861-1928), his wife Evelyn Laird (1861-1913). Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A. Photo courtesy of Barbie Gant, findagrave.com.

Children of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird

Edith Ellen Clay+⁴ b. 20 Oct 1888, d. 1962
Russell Warren Clay+⁴ b. 27 Jan 1896, d. 23 Oct 1967

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.
[S13911] 1900 US Census - Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, of Fulton John Clay household #254, 12 June 1900, digital copy of original document National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0082; FHL microfilm 1240451; Page 13, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[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 . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S13913] 1910 US Census - Spokane, Ward 5, Spokane County, Washington, of Fulton John Clay household #30, 16 April 1910, digital copy of original document National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0201; Roll T624_1671; FHL microfilm 1375684; Page 2A, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13912] Cemetery Marker, Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A., Fulton Clay tombstone inscription & photograph; Memorial ID 54144192 documented by findagrave.com.

Gwendolyn Howatt Clay¹

F, #108502, b. 5 August 1902, d. 14 January 1985

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

31 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Gwendolyn Howatt Clay is commonly known as Gwendolyn Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 5 August 1902 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; she never married.³

She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Gwendolyn Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Methodist.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Gwendolyn Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 62) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 59), their children, Merrill (age 24) and Gwendolyn (age 18). The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Death*

Gwendolyn Howatt Clay died on 14 January 1985, at age 82, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

.¹

Burial*

She was buried in May 1985 in Riverside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

.³

Citations

[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #194, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
[S13905] 1921 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #111, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 47, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Harvey Reid Clay¹

M, #111220, b. 14 February 1899, d. 12 June 1961

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

31 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Harvey Reid Clay is commonly known as Harvey Clay.²

Birth*

He was born on 14 February 1899 in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

.¹

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

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Harvey Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Harvey Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Methodist.³

Death*

Harvey Reid Clay died on 12 June 1961, at age 62, in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A.

.¹

Burial*

He was buried on 14 June 1961 in Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A.

.¹

Citations

[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
[S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alex. A. Clay household #66, April 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #194, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Hazel Jean Clay¹

F, #111217, b. 13 March 1892, d. 17 February 1975

Family Explorer

Hazel Jean (Clay) Topper (1892-1975). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.

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

29 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Hazel Jean Clay is commonly known as Hazel Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 13 March 1892 in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Hazel Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Hazel Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Methodist.³

Marriage*

Hazel Jean Clay married Raymond Smith Topper on 9 October 1916 in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

.¹

Death*

Hazel Jean Clay died on 17 February 1975, at age 82, in 56 Brace Road, West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A.

.¹

Burial*

She was buried on 20 February 1975 in Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg, Giles County, Virginia, U.S.A.

.¹

Family: Hazel Jean Clay and Raymond Smith Topper

Citations

[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
[S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alex. A. Clay household #66, April 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #194, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Helen Amelia Clay¹

F, #111224, b. 25 September 1894

Family Explorer

Helen Amelia (Clay) Ellis (1894-1957). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.

Father

William Leslie Clay² b. 14 Nov 1863, d. 2 Feb 1928

Mother

Florence Nightingale Leitch² b. 1863, d. 1945

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Helen Amelia Clay is commonly known as Helen Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 25 September 1894 in British Columbia, Canada

.²

She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Amelia Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Helen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in 822 Luder Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Citations

[S13909] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
[S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, of W. Leslie Clay household #151, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #166, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.

Jack Leitch Clay¹

M, #111223, b. 26 April 1893

Family Explorer

Father

William Leslie Clay² b. 14 Nov 1863, d. 2 Feb 1928

Mother

Florence Nightingale Leitch² b. 1863, d. 1945

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Mar 2019

Birth*

Jack Leitch Clay was born on 26 April 1893 in Northwest Territories, Canada

.²

He was the son of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

John Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Leslie Clay, as a son, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Name-Com

Jack Leitch Clay is commonly known as John Clay in 1901.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

He was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a son, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

John Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a son, in 822 Luder Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Citations

[S13909] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
[S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, of W. Leslie Clay household #151, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #166, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.

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

29 Mar 2019

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. 12 May 1927
Fulton Johnston Clay+⁶ b. Nov 1861, d. 1 Jan 1928
William Leslie Clay+⁷ 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, unknown location.
[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 Clay+² b. 1825, d. 4 Sep 1884
Catherine Clay+⁶ 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, unknown location.
[S3309] Tom Brown, ancestral report, 22 September 2008.
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown . 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.

Kathleen Mabel Clay¹

F, #111226, b. March 1905, d. 1993

Family Explorer

Kathleen Mabel Clay (1905-1993). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.

Photograph by Picasa

Father

William Leslie Clay¹ b. 14 Nov 1863, d. 2 Feb 1928

Mother

Florence Nightingale Leitch¹ b. 1863, d. 1945

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Kathleen Mabel Clay is commonly known as Kathleen Clay.²

Birth*

She was born in March 1905 in British Columbia, Canada

.¹

She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Kathleen Mabel Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Kathleen Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in 822 Luder Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Death*

Kathleen Mabel Clay died in 1993.³

Citations

[S13909] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
[S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #166, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Leslie Clay¹

M, #111219, b. 25 April 1894, d. 28 April 1894

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

1 Mar 2019

Birth*

Leslie Clay was born on 25 April 1894 in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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

Death*

Leslie Clay died on 28 April 1894, at age 3 days, in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Citations

[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."

Margaret Jean Clay¹

F, #111222, b. 30 September 1891

Family Explorer

Father

William Leslie Clay² b. 14 Nov 1863, d. 2 Feb 1928

Mother

Florence Nightingale Leitch² b. 1863, d. 1945

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

2 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Margaret Jean Clay is commonly known as Margaret Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 30 September 1891 in Northwest Territories, Canada

; the 1911 census recorded her birth year as 1892.²

She was the daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Jean Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Margaret Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as a daughter, in 822 Luder Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Citations

[S13909] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #83, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-20326 to T-20460, Place: Victoria, British Columbia, Page Number 9.
[S13907] 1901 Canada Census, Victoria, British Columbia, of W. Leslie Clay household #151, 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 15, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13910] Digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, household #166, of William Leslie Clay, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm; Place: Victoria, British Columbia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 20, Page Number 15.

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

13 Mar 2019

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

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

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, 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

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay in 1881.²

Name-Com

She is commonly known as Nettie Clay in 1891.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay Jr., as a daughter, 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*

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

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(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Nettie Clay was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of Donald Montgomery Johnstone, as his wife, 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.

Name-Com

Mary Elisa Anetta Clay is commonly known as Annetta in 1911.⁶

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of 15 June 1911 in the household of Donald Montgomery Johnstone, as his wife, in Lot 20, Long River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Donald Johnstone (age 41) were his wife, Annetta Clay (age 41), their children, David (age 5), Helen (age 14), Florence (age 13), Jane (age 11), Amy (age 9), Marion (age 7) & Mary (age 11 months) and Donald's mother Elizabeth (age 74). Donald was a miller. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

(Wife) Census HeadHousehold

Annetta Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Donald Montgomery Johnstone, as his wife, in Lot 20, Long River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Donald Johnstone (age 52) were his wife, Annetta Clay (age 57), their children, Helen (age 24), Florence (age 23), Jean (age 26), Amy (age 19), Marion (age 17), David (age 15) & Mary (age 10) and Donald's mother Elizabeth (age 86). Donald was a miller. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁷

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 Montgomery Johnstone

Helen Johnstone⁵ b. 7 Jan 1897
Florence M. Johnstone⁵ b. 25 May 1898, d. May 1955
Jean Johnstone⁵ b. 30 May 1900
Amy A. Johnstone⁶ b. Mar 1902
Marion Johnstone⁶ b. Feb 1904, d. 1925
David Clay Johnstone⁶ b. Mar 1906
Mary K. Johnstone⁶ b. Jul 1910, d. 1979

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.
[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.
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, 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.
[S13914] 1911 Canada Census, Long River, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Donald M. Johnson (Johnstone) household #68, 15 June 1911, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Long River, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13915] 1921 Canada Census, Long River, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, of Donald M. Johnson (Johnstone) household #64, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104; Census Place: Long River, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island; Page 7, 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 Robinson+¹ 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 Robinson+¹ b. 11 Sep 1865
Amy Ann Robinson+¹ b. 3 Apr 1868, d. 26 Jun 1945
Asher Loe Robinson¹ b. 28 Jul 1870, d. 19 Jun 1936
John Clay Robinson¹ b. 28 Jul 1870, d. 25 Dec 1939
Catherine Craig Robinson+¹ b. 15 Aug 1873, d. 25 Dec 1942

Citations

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

Mary Jane Clay¹

F, #111302, b. 29 May 1855, d. 29 March 1876

Family Explorer

Father

Adam Nathan Clay¹ b. 1825, d. 4 Sep 1884

Mother

Catherine Carruthers¹ b. 1823

Relationship

3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

20 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Mary Jane Clay is commonly known as Mary Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 29 May 1855 in Prince Edward Island

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She was the daughter of Adam Nathan Clay and Catherine Carruthers.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Mary Clay was enumerated on the census of 30 June 1870 in the household of Adam Nathan Clay, as a daughter, in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Adam Clay (age 45) were his wife, Catherine Carruthers (age 51) and their daughter Mary (age 15).²

Death*

Mary Jane Clay died on 29 March 1876, at age 20, in East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.

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Citations

[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S13958] 1870 U.S. Census Records, East Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, household of Adam Clay, 30 June 1870, digital copy of original document Family History Library Film 552139, NARA Roll M593_640, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.

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

25 Jul 2019

Name-Com

Merrill Allan Clay is commonly known as Merrill Clay.²

Birth*

He was born on 1 August 1896 in Trenton, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

.¹

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

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Merrill Clay was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Merrill Clay was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 52) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 50), their children, Hazel (age 19), Merrill (age 14), Harvey (age 12) and Gwendolyn (age 8). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Methodist.³

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Merrill Clay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a son, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 62) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 59), their children, Merrill (age 24) and Gwendolyn (age 18). The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Marriage*

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

.¹

Death*

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

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Burial*

He was buried on 29 July 1969 in Notre Dame Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

.⁵

Family: Merrill Allan Clay and Mary Cecelia Kelly

Citations

[S2540] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, Extracted from computer files, unknown location.
[S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alex. A. Clay household #66, April 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13904] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #194, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reel 2417688, Digital Folder Number 7526743, Image Number 700, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13905] 1921 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alexander A. Clay household #111, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 47, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."

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 Warren Clay¹

M, #99821, b. 27 January 1896, d. 23 October 1967

Family Explorer

Father

Fulton Johnston Clay² b. Nov 1861, d. 1 Jan 1928

Mother

Evelyn Lea Laird² b. Jun 1861, d. 1913

Relationship

4th cousin of David Arthur Walker

Charts

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

Last Edited

10 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Russell Warren Clay is commonly known as Russell Clay.²

Birth*

He was born on 27 January 1896 in Iowa, U.S.A.

.²

He was the son of Fulton Johnston Clay and Evelyn Lea Laird.²

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Russell Clay was enumerated on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Fulton John Clay, as a son, in Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 38) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 38), their children, Edith (age 11) and Russell (age 2). Fulton was a bookkeeper.³

(Son) Census HeadHousehold

Russell Clay was enumerated on the census of 16 April 1910 in the household of Fulton Johnston Clay, as a son, in 701 East Indiana Ave., Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Fulton John Clay (age 48) were his wife, Evelyn Laird (age 48), their children, Edith (age 21) and Russell (age 14). Fulton was a stock broker.⁴

Marriage*

Russell Warren Clay married Marie Altenberg Miller on 8 August 1917 in District of Columbia, U.S.A.

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Census HeadHousehold*

Russell Warren Clay was head of the household in the census of 4 April 1930 in 6004 6th Ave. N.W., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 33) were his wife Marie Miller (age 32), their children, Warren (age 8) and Evelyn (age 3). Warren had his own business as a painting contractor.⁵

Census HeadHousehold

He was head of the household in the census of 12 April 1940 in 6006 6th Ave N.E., Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.A.

; enumerated in the household of Russell Clay (age 44) were his wife Marie Miller (age 44), their children, Warren (age 18) and Evelyn (age 13). Warren had his own construction business.⁶

Death*

He died on 23 October 1967, at age 71, in Mountlake Terrace, Snohomish County, Washington, U.S.A.

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Child of Russell Warren Clay and Marie Altenberg Miller

Warren Spencer Clay⁷ b. 20 Jan 1922, d. 13 Feb 1992

Citations

[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S5805] Correspondence with Thomas Brown . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S13911] 1900 US Census - Sheldon, O'Brien County, Iowa, of Fulton John Clay household #254, 12 June 1900, digital copy of original document National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0082; FHL microfilm 1240451; Page 13, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13913] 1910 US Census - Spokane, Ward 5, Spokane County, Washington, of Fulton John Clay household #30, 16 April 1910, digital copy of original document National Archives & Records Administration, Enumeration District 0201; Roll T624_1671; FHL microfilm 1375684; Page 2A, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13936] 1930 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 4 April 1940, digital image FHL Roll 2342226, Page 5A, Enumeration district 0020, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S13937] 1940 US Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Russell W. Clay, 12 April 1940, digital image NARA Roll m-t0627-04375, Page 9B, Enumeration district 40-52, http://www.ancestry.ca, Ancestry.ca.
[S2541] Correspondence with Marilyn (Clay) Adair . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada), Marilyn Adair sourced Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Birth, Record #505.

Ruth Clay¹

F, #111216, b. 12 July 1890, d. 3 November 1890

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

1 Mar 2019

Birth*

Ruth Clay was born on 12 July 1890 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.¹

Death*

Ruth Clay died on 3 November 1890, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Citations

[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."

Vera Blanche Clay¹

F, #111215, b. 23 August 1888, d. 8 June 1910

Family Explorer

Vera Blanche Clay (1888-1910). Photo courtesy of Marilyn Adair, who described the source as a small photo from a locket owned by her youngest sibling, Gwendolyn Howatt Clay.

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

5 Mar 2019

Name-Com

Vera Blanche Clay is commonly known as Vera Clay.²

Birth*

She was born on 23 August 1888 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; she never married.¹

She was the daughter of Alexander Anderson Clay and Grace Lydia Reid.¹

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

Vera Clay was enumerated on the census of 7 April 1891 in the household of Alexander Clay, as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 32) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 28) and their daughter Vera (age 2). Alexander was a drygoods salesman. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

Baptism

Vera Blanche Clay was baptized on 12 May 1891 in Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40160,-63.77973

; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Henry Dickie.³

(Daughter) Census HeadHousehold

She was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of Alexander Anderson Clay, as a daughter, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

; enumerated in the household of Alexander Clay (age 42) were his wife, Grace Reid (age 39), their children, Vera (age 12), Hazel (age 9), Merrill (age 4) and Harvey (age 2). Alexander was a commercial traveller. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Death*

Vera Blanche Clay died on 8 June 1910, at age 21, in New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Burial*

She was buried on 11 June 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Citations

[S13901] Marilyn (Clay) Adair, "Family Group Sheet" (). . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet."
[S13902] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Alex A. Clay household #21, 7 April 1891, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reel T-6382, Page 5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S13921] Baptismal Record, Vera Blanche Clay,, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Presbyterian Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Record Book Number 1, (12 May 1891). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
[S13903] 1901 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, of Alex. A. Clay household #66, April 1901, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 28, New Glasgow, Pictou County, Nova Scotia; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.