Amanda M. Rayner1
F, #102318, b. March 1896, d. 1980
| Birth* | Amanda M. Rayner was born in March 1896 in Prince Edward Island, Canada .1 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Amanda M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of James Rayner, in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; they lived on the farm adjacent to his parents. Included in the household with James (age 40) were his wife Jessie Baker (age 41), their children Amanda (age 15), Ruth (age 13), Eva (age 12), Jennie (age 10), Irene (age 8), Marshall (age 7), James (age 5), Edith (age 3) and Wallace (age 1). James was a farmer. All children save Edith and Wallace were in school. The family religion was Christian.1 1911 Canada Census, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Rayner, his wife Jessie Baker, their children Amanda, Ruth, Eva, Jennie, Irene, Marshall, James, Edith and Wallace. |
| Marriage* | Amanda M. Rayner married William H. Getson.2 |
| Death* | Amanda M. Rayner died in 1980.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90616,-64.03520;
Inscription: GETSON / William H. Getson / 1894 - 1963 / His Wife / Amanda M. Rayner / 1896 - 1980 / children / Silas H. Lloyd K. Blanche M.
Footstones to left: Silas Getson, Lloyd Getson, Blanche Getson.2 Tombstone, William H. Getson (1894-1963), his wife Amanda M. Rayner (1896-1980), children Silas, Lloyd and Blanche. Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Footstone, Silas Getson. Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Footstone, Lloyd Getson. Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Footstone, Blanche Getson. Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
- [S7333] Greenmount Church of Christ Cemetery, William Getson & Amanda M. Rayner inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
Amy Florence Rayner1
F, #106842, b. 27 October 1926, d. 3 July 1944
| Name-Com | Amy Florence Rayner is commonly known as Amy Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 27 October 1926.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.1 |
| Death* | Amy Florence Rayner died on 3 July 1944, at age 17.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40571,-63.77593;
Inscription: RAYNER / Amy Florence / daughters of / Ernest and Harriet Rayner / Oct. 27, 1926 - July 3, 1944 / Sylvia Joyce (Rayner) Day / Aug. 13, 1934 - Apr. 25, 1991 / Safe in the arms of Jesus
Back: RAYNER / Ernest Clifford Rayner / Feb. 9, 1881 - Jan. 8, 1967 / His wife / Harriet Olivia Williams / July 22, 1891 - June 12, 1975 / In Loving Memory.1,3
 Tombstone, Ernest Clifford Rayner (1882-1966), his wife Harriet Olivia Williams (1891-1975), their daughters Amy Florence (1926-1944) and Sylvia Joyce (1934-1991). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S11504] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Ernest Clifford Rayner & family tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 June 2016.
Archibald Haywood Rayner1
M, #102309, b. 13 July 1878, d. 17 September 1937
| Name-Com | Archibald Haywood Rayner is commonly known as Archibald Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 July 1878 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Archibald Haywood Rayner was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.2 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their children Mary, James, Joseph, Emily, Archibald, Eliza and Irene. |
| Marriage* | Archibald Haywood Rayner married Josephine Belle Merrill.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Archibald Haywood Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 70) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 69), their son Archibald (age 37), his wife Belle (age 29), their children Hazel (age 5), George (age 4), Charles (age 3) and Olive (age 1). Occupations were entered as Income" for Silas and "Farmer" for Archibald. The household religion was recorded simply as "Christian".3 1911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their son Archibald, his wife Belle, their children Hazel, George, Charles and Olive. |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Archibald Haywood Rayner was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Archibald (age 42) were his wife Belle (age 39), their children Hazel (age 15), George (age 14), Charles (age 13), Beatrice (age 11), Mildred (age 9), Olive (age 8) and Emily (age 5), Archibald's brother Joseph (age 45).4 |
| Death* | He died on 17 September 1937, at age 59.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90634,-64.03532;
Inscription: RAYNER / Archibald Haywood Rayner / July 13, 1878 - Sept. 17, 1937 / His Wife / Josephine Belle Merrill / May 25, 1882 - Aug. 9, 1952 / script.1 Tombstone, Archibald Haywood Rayner (1878-1937), his wife Josephine Belle Merrill (1882-1952). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7331] Greenmount Church of Christ Cemetery, Archibald Haywood Rayner inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
- [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
- [S7340] Cemetery Marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince Edward Island, Mildred Belle Rayner marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
Arthur E. Rayner1
M, #106770, b. 30 September 1888
| Birth* | Arthur E. Rayner was born on 30 September 1888 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arthur E. Rayner was enumerated on the census of March 1901 in the household of Edward Rayner, in Lot 6, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Edward (age 46) were his wife, Annie Williams (age 38), their children, Melvina (age 18), Sarah (age 16), Mary (age 14), Arthur (age 12), William (age 10), John (age 4), Stanley (age 2) and Carl (age 6 months). Edward was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.1 |
Citations
- [S11013] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 6, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Edward Rayner Household #24, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Beatrice Rayner1
F, #106344, b. circa 1910
| Birth* | Beatrice Rayner was born circa 1910 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Archibald Haywood Rayner and Josephine Belle Merrill.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Beatrice Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Archibald Haywood Rayner, in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Archibald (age 42) were his wife Belle (age 39), their children Hazel (age 15), George (age 14), Charles (age 13), Beatrice (age 11), Mildred (age 9), Olive (age 8) and Emily (age 5), Archibald's brother Joseph (age 45).1 |
Citations
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr.1
M, #103828, b. 23 January 1912, d. 13 July 1993
| Name-Com | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr. is commonly known as Benjamin Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 23 January 1912 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr. was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr., in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 52) were his wife Sarah (age 34), children Silas (age 18), Ralph (age 16), William (age 12), Benjamin (age 9), Emily (age 19), Mary (age 15) and Lena (age 10). Benjamin and Silas were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.2 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Benjamin I. Rayner Sr., his wife Sarah, their children Silas, Ralph, William, Benjamin Jr., Emily, Mary & Lena. |
| Marriage* | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr. married Marguerite A.3 |
| Death* | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr. died on 13 July 1993, at age 81.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40490,-63.77592;
Inscription: RAYNER / Benjamin Isaac Rayner / Jan. 23, 1912 - July 13, 1993 / Son of / Benjamin Isaac & Sarah Rayner / Rest in Peace.1 Tombstone, Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr. (1912-1993). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Flatstone, LAC (Leading aircraftman) with the R.C.A.F. (Royal Canadian Air Force). |
Citations
- [S8619] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Benjamin Isaac Rayner tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 1 July 2013.
- [S8618] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Benjamin I. Rayner household #68, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference RG 31, folder #104, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr.1
M, #102301, b. 27 February 1869, d. 24 May 1950
| Name-Com | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. is commonly known as Benjamin Rayner.2,3 |
| Name Variation | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. is also known as B. I. Rayner.4 |
| Birth* | He was born on 27 February 1869 in residence, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| Baptism | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. was baptized on 7 June 1869 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was R. W. Dyer.1 |
| Marriage | He married Sarah A. Baker.4,5 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 52) were his wife Sarah (age 34), children Silas (age 18), Ralph (age 16), William (age 12), Benjamin (age 9), Emily (age 19), Mary (age 15) and Lena (age 10). Benjamin and Silas were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.21921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Benjamin I. Rayner Sr., his wife Sarah, their children Silas, Ralph, William, Benjamin Jr., Emily, Mary & Lena. |
| Death* | He died on 24 May 1950, at age 81.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40489,-63.77608; Section O1, Row 5, Stone #1187
Inscription: RAYNER / Benjamin I. Rayner / Feb. 27, 1869 - May 24, 1950 / son of / Emily Cannon & Silas Rayner / I have fought the good fight, I have / Finished my course, I have kept the faith / 2 Tim 4-7.3 Tombstone, Benjamin Isaac Rayner (1869-1950). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S7318] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 29,, (7 June 1869), Benjamin Isaac Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S8618] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Benjamin I. Rayner household #68, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference RG 31, folder #104, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8447] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Benjamin Isaac Rayner tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 1 July 2013.
- [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), page 88. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13034] 1911 Canada Census, South Kildare, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Benjamin Rayner household #96, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: South Kildare, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Betty Phyllis Rayner1
F, #106347, b. 19 March 1937, d. 24 January 2016
Betty Phyllis Rayner (1937-2016).
| Birth* | Betty Phyllis Rayner was born on 19 March 1937 in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Charles Cannon Rayner and Jean C. Winters.1 |
| ResidencePrev* | Betty Phyllis Rayner was formerly of was in Central Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Death* | She died on 24 January 2016, at age 78, in Maplewood Manor, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Funeral | The funeral was held on 27 January 2016 in Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Pentecostal Cemetery, Brooklyn, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S10685] Death Notice, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Boyd Rayner1
M, #106409, b. 13 June 1900
Citations
- [S10702] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, of James Rayner family #105, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Census Place Lot 19, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11474] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published published 29 August 1927, page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
Carl E. Rayner1
M, #106773, b. 30 September 1900
| Birth* | Carl E. Rayner was born on 30 September 1900 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Carl E. Rayner was enumerated on the census of March 1901 in the household of Edward Rayner, in Lot 6, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Edward (age 46) were his wife, Annie Williams (age 38), their children, Melvina (age 18), Sarah (age 16), Mary (age 14), Arthur (age 12), William (age 10), John (age 4), Stanley (age 2) and Carl (age 6 months). Edward was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.1 |
Citations
- [S11013] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 6, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Edward Rayner Household #24, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Charles Cannon Rayner1
M, #102302, b. 3 January 1873, d. 10 June 1873
| Birth* | Charles Cannon Rayner was born on 3 January 1873 in residence, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| Baptism | Charles Cannon Rayner was baptized on 1 June 1873 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454.1 |
| Death* | He died on 10 June 1873, at age 5 months and 7 days.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried on 15 June 1873 in Episcopal Churchyard (Christ Church Cemetery), Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.88744,-63.97637;
Inscription: In memory / of / Charles Enos / Died June 30, 1870 / Æt. 4 y's 9 m's / Charles Cannon / died June 10, 1873, / Æt. 5 m's / children of Silas / & Emily Rayner.3,4
 Tombstone, Charles Enos Rayner (1865-1870), Charles Cannon Rayner (1873-1873). Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7319] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 40,, (1 June 1873), Charles Cannon Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S8975] Cemetery marker, Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Charles Enos Rayner & Charles Cannon Rayner tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 21 October 2013.
- [S7452] Charles Cannon Rayner entry, Burial record, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, unknown repository, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.81268,-64.06454. Hereinafter cited as Burial record.
- [S10352] Transcription of diary of Rev. Robert W. Dyer, Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1.
Charles Cannon Rayner1
M, #102315, b. 7 March 1908, d. 9 March 1991
| Name-Com | Charles Cannon Rayner is commonly known as Charles Rayner.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 7 March 1908 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,3 |
| He was the son of Archibald Haywood Rayner and Josephine Belle Merrill.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Charles Cannon Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 70) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 69), their son Archibald (age 37), his wife Belle (age 29), their children Hazel (age 5), George (age 4), Charles (age 3) and Olive (age 1). Occupations were entered as Income" for Silas and "Farmer" for Archibald. The household religion was recorded simply as "Christian".21911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their son Archibald, his wife Belle, their children Hazel, George, Charles and Olive. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Charles Cannon Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Archibald Haywood Rayner, in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Archibald (age 42) were his wife Belle (age 39), their children Hazel (age 15), George (age 14), Charles (age 13), Beatrice (age 11), Mildred (age 9), Olive (age 8) and Emily (age 5), Archibald's brother Joseph (age 45).4 |
| Marriage* | Charles Cannon Rayner married Jean C. Winters.3,1 |
| Death* | Charles Cannon Rayner died on 9 March 1991, at age 83.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.405146,-63.775638;
Inscription: RAYNER / Charles C. Rayner / March 7, 1908 - March 9, 1991 / His Wife / Jean C. Winters / Oct. 19, 1913 - Mar. 18, 1998 / We shall meet on that beautiful shore
Back: RAYNER.3
 Tombstone, Charles Cannon Rayner (1908-1991), his wife Jean C. Winters (1913-1998). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S10685] Death Notice, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [S10684] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Charles C. Rayner & Jean C. Winter marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker.
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Charles Eneas Rayner1
M, #102303, b. 2 October 1865, d. 30 June 1870
| Birth* | Charles Eneas Rayner was born on 2 October 1865 in residence, Upper Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| Baptism | Charles Eneas Rayner was baptized on 10 December 1865 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was R. W. Dyer.1 |
| Death* | He died on 30 June 1870, at age 4.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.88744,-63.97637;
Inscription: In memory / of / Charles Enos / Died June 30, 1870 / Æt. 4 y's 9 m's / Charles Cannon / died June 10, 1873, / Æt. 5 m's / children of Silas / & Emily Rayner.2
Tombstone, Charles Enos Rayner (1865-1870), Charles Cannon Rayner (1873-1873). Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7320] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 21,, (10 December 1865), Charles Eneas Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S8975] Cemetery marker, Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Charles Enos Rayner & Charles Cannon Rayner tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 21 October 2013.
Charles Joseph Rayner1
M, #102517, b. 20 January 1833
Citations
- [S7453] Elaine Howes, "The Descendants of William Ellis & Hannah Tawton" . Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Ellis."
Charles Joseph Rayner1
M, #107784, b. 1893, d. 1893
| Death* | Charles Joseph Rayner died in 1893.1 |
| Birth* | He was born in 1893.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Interred) Burial | Charles Joseph Rayner was buried in the plot of Ann Yeo Williams, in People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.68569,-64.23842;
Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Annie Yeo Williams / Wife of / Edward Raynor / Born 1863 / Died 1907
Left: In Loving / Memory of / Edward Raynor / Born 1855 / Died 1941
Also her sons / James Walter / Born 1891, / Died 1894. / Charles Joseph / Born 1893, / Died 1893.2,1
 Tombstone, Annie Yeo Williams (1863-1907), her husband Edward Rayner (1855-1941), their sons James Walter (1891-1894) and Charles Joseph (1893-1893). People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail.  Right inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S11842] Cemetery Marker, People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Edward Rayner & Annie Yeo Williams tombstone inscription & photograph; recorded by David A. Walker, 10 September 2016.
- [S11015] Cemetery Transcripts, Peoples Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 6-3 transcription, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
Charles Percy Rayner1
M, #102578, b. October 1866
Citations
- [S7492] Baptism Record, Charles Percy Rayner, , St. MAry's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 14, (29 JAnuary 1868). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Charles Percy Rayner.
Clarence Willard Rayner1
M, #108688, b. 4 March 1928, d. 10 March 2013
Citations
- [S14292] Cemetery marker, United/Methodist Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Clarence Willard Rayner tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker.
- [S11200] By the Old Mill Stream ~ History of Wellington 1833-1983, editor Allan Graham, compiler, (Wellington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Wellington Senior Citizens' History Committee, December 1983), Page 512. Hereinafter cited as By the Old Mill Stream ~ History of Wellington.
D. Stanford Rayner1
M, #32155, b. July 1907, d. August 1974
| Name-Com | D. Stanford Rayner is commonly known as Stan Rayner.3 |
| Birth* | He was born in July 1907 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,4 |
| He was the son of Daniel T. Rayner and Jessie Maud Harkness.2 |
| Marriage* | D. Stanford Rayner married Myrtle Glen Barlow, daughter of George Thomas Barlow and Mary Palmer.3 |
| Death* | D. Stanford Rayner died in August 1974, at age 67.4 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.405607,-63.775495;
Inscription: RAYNER / D. Stanford Rayner / July 1907 - Aug. 1974 / His Wife / Myrtle G. Barlow / Feb. 1910 - June 1987 / Gone but not forgotten
Back: Earl S. Rayner / May 30, 1932 - Jan. 7, 1988 / D. Scott Rayner / July 22, 1972 - June 30, 1993 / son of / Danny & Laura Rayner / Rest in Peace.4,1
 Tombstone, D. Stanford Rayner (1907-1974), his wife Myrtle G. Barlow (1910-1987), Earl S. Rayner (1932-1988), D. Scott Rayner (1972-1993). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S11501] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, D. Stanford Rayner & family tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.
- [S11502] 1911 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Daniel Rayner household #102, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Page 11, Enumeration District 30-Lot 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S10575] Death Notices, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Daniel T. Rayner1,2
M, #106404, b. 24 August 1879, d. 1956
| Birth* | Daniel T. Rayner was born on 24 August 1879 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Ellen Milligan.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Daniel T. Rayner was enumerated on the census of May 1901 in the household of James Rayner, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 54) were his wife Mary Milligan (age 47), their children, Frank (age 23), Daniel (age 21), Maude (age 17), Maggie (age 12), Wesley (age 10), Alfred (age 7), Aggie (age 3), Boyd (age 11 months), brother Edward (age 42), and their mother, Mary Simmons (age 82).1 |
| Marriage* | Daniel T. Rayner married Jessie Maud Harkness.2 |
| Living* | Daniel T. Rayner was living in 1927 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
| Death* | He died in 1956.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404078,-63.775984;
Inscription: RAYNER / James Rayner / 1846 - 1923 / His Wife / Mary E. Milligan / 1854 - 1927 / Frank J. Rayner / 1877 - 1946
Back: Daniel T. Rayner / 1879 - 1956 / His Wife / Jessie Maud Harkness / 1882 - 1959 / Margaret H. Shaw / 1888 - 1987.2
.jpg "Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.") Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. -back.jpg "Back inscription detail.") Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S10702] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, of James Rayner family #105, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Census Place Lot 19, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11473] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, James Rayner family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.
- [S11474] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published published 29 August 1927, page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
- [S11502] 1911 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Daniel Rayner household #102, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-20326 to T-20460, Page 11, Enumeration District 30-Lot 19, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Dorothy Helen Rayner1
F, #97217, b. 7 July 1914, d. 2000
| Name-Com | Dorothy Helen Rayner is commonly known as Helen Rayner.2,1,3 |
| Birth* | She was born on 7 July 1914 in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 |
| Marriage* | She married Wallace Herbert Graham, son of Herbert Graham and Gertrude Amanda Wallace, on 31 May 1933; there were five children, James, Kenneth, Doroth, Bonita and Wendell. They lived in Greenmount.2 |
| Death* | Dorothy Helen Rayner died in 2000.3 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90640,-64.03484;
Inscription: GRAHAM / Wallace H. / Graham / 1906 - 1994 / Husband | Helen D. / Rayner / 1914 - 2000 / Wife // The Lord is My Shepherd.3 Tombstone, Wallace Herbert Graham (1906-1994), his wife Helen Rayner (1914-2000). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), page 1506. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
- [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 99. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
- [S7338] Cemetery Marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince Edward Island, Wallace Herbert Graham & Helen Rayner marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
- [S7339] Cemetery Marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince Edward Island, Wendel Graham marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
E. Ruth Rayner1
F, #102319, b. August 1897
| Birth* | E. Ruth Rayner was born in August 1897 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | E. Ruth Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of James Rayner, in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; they lived on the farm adjacent to his parents. Included in the household with James (age 40) were his wife Jessie Baker (age 41), their children Amanda (age 15), Ruth (age 13), Eva (age 12), Jennie (age 10), Irene (age 8), Marshall (age 7), James (age 5), Edith (age 3) and Wallace (age 1). James was a farmer. All children save Edith and Wallace were in school. The family religion was Christian.11911 Canada Census, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Rayner, his wife Jessie Baker, their children Amanda, Ruth, Eva, Jennie, Irene, Marshall, James, Edith and Wallace. |
Citations
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
Edith Rayner1
F, #99996
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read . Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
Edith C. Rayner1
F, #102325, b. January 1908, d. 1991
| Birth* | Edith C. Rayner was born in January 1908 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edith C. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of James Rayner, in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; they lived on the farm adjacent to his parents. Included in the household with James (age 40) were his wife Jessie Baker (age 41), their children Amanda (age 15), Ruth (age 13), Eva (age 12), Jennie (age 10), Irene (age 8), Marshall (age 7), James (age 5), Edith (age 3) and Wallace (age 1). James was a farmer. All children save Edith and Wallace were in school. The family religion was Christian.11911 Canada Census, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Rayner, his wife Jessie Baker, their children Amanda, Ruth, Eva, Jennie, Irene, Marshall, James, Edith and Wallace. |
| Death* | Edith C. Rayner died in 1991.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90616,-64.03523;
Inscription: James Rayner / 1871 - / His Wife / Jessie Baker / 1870 - 1932 / At Rest / RAYNER
Left: Gladys E. / 1899 - 1915 / Irene N. / 1902 - 1915 / Edith C. / 1908 - 1991 / Daughters of / James & / Jessie Rayner / At Rest.2 Tombstone, James Rayner (1871-?), his wife Jessie Baker (1870-1932), their daughters Gladys (1899-1915), Irene (1902-1915) and Edith (1908-1991). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
- [S7328] Greenmount Cemetery, James Rayner & Jessie Baker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
Edson G. Rayner1
M, #72695, b. 29 November 1912, d. 15 May 2001
| Birth* | Edson G. Rayner was born on 29 November 1912.2 |
| He was the son of William Hopgood Rayner and Belle Dalziel.1 |
| Marriage* | Edson G. Rayner married Ruth A. Cairns, daughter of Alexander Stewart Cairns and Annie A. Anderson.2 |
| Death* | Edson G. Rayner died on 15 May 2001, at age 88.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44735,-63.62914;
Inscription: RAYNER / Edson G. Rayner / Nov. 29, 1912 - May 15, 2001 / His Wife / Ruth A. Cairns / Apr. 15, 1905 - Feb. 10, 1985 / In God We Trust.2 Tombstone, Edson G. Rayner (1912-2001 ), his wife Ruth A. Cairns (1905-1985). Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S4832] Cemetery Marker - Edson G. Rayner, Edson G. Rayner Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 7 August 2010.
Edward Rayner1
M, #97030, d. 17 April 1840
| Edward Rayner was the son of John Rayner and Mary Hanover.2,3 |
| Marriage License* | Edward Rayner obtained a marriage license on 29 January 1828 in Prince Edward Island; Edward Rayner /B/ of Lot 19 and Elizabeth Cannon /S/ of Lot 17, both in Prince County, to the Rev. L.C. Jenkins.1 |
| Marriage License* | He obtained a marriage license on 29 January 1828 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island; this was the date of the marriage license.1 |
| (Groom) Marriage | He married Elizabeth Cannon, daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock, on 13 February 1828.3 |
| (Witness) Marriage | Edward Rayner witnessed the marriage of Sophia Cannon and William S. Rayner; witnesses were Frederick Cannon (her uncle), Edward Rayner (brother-in-law, married to sister Elizabeth), Benjamin Crossman, Thomas Gay, John Sharp and William Gay.4,5 |
| Death* | Edward Rayner died on 17 April 1840.6 |
| Burial* | He was buried on 21 April 1840 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; there is no known marker.7 Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S3910] PEIGS, translator, "Vital Statistics, Volume ML, 1824-1831" ( PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547). Hereinafter cited as "Vital Statistics."
- [S7294] Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner, Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Wood folder, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as Petition of Elizabeth Rayner.
- [S9354] Compiled by Ruth (Rayner) Dignan, "Family tree compilation" (Rayner Family File, held at Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Family tree."
- [S7417] Baptism Record, Mary Jane Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Mary Jane Rayner.
- [S7515] Nathan H. Mair, "The Cannon Family of Lot 17, Prince Edward Island", January 2011 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "The Cannon Family of Lot 17."
- [S7295] Church of England, Richmond Parish, Record Book, Church Burial Record, (21 April 1840). Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.
- [S7295] Church of England, Richmond Parish, Record Book, Church Burial Record: Burial Record Book 2 from St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, has a burial date of 21 August, 1840. This date might either be in error, or was the date the record was transcribed from the Richmond Parish book., (21 April 1840). Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.
- [S7293] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 63, (21 December, William Rayner). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7416] Baptism Record, George Rayner/Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 85, (13 March 1831). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, George Rayner.
- [S7453] Elaine Howes, "The Descendants of William Ellis & Hannah Tawton" . Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Ellis."
- [S7414] Baptism Record, Louisa Rayner, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (18 November 1837). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Louisa Rayner.
- [S7415] Baptism Record, Edward Rayner/Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Edward Rayner.
- [S6853] Ancestry.ca Family Trees, , digital copy of baptism record, Alfred Rayner, (4 January 1840). Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.ca.
Edward Rayner1
M, #102501, b. 18 November 1837, d. July 1883
| Birth* | Edward Rayner was born on 18 November 1837 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Elizabeth Cannon.1 |
| Baptism | Edward Rayner was baptized on 4 December 1838 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins. The family surname was spelled Rainer on the batpismal record.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Evelina.2 |
| Death* | Edward Rayner died in July 1883, at age 45; he was living in Cape Wolfe, Prince County, Prince Edward Island at the time of his death.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried on 31 July 1883 in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; there is no tombstone today.3 St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7415] Baptism Record, Edward Rayner/Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Edward Rayner.
- [S7492] Baptism Record, Charles Percy Rayner, , St. MAry's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 14, (29 JAnuary 1868). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Charles Percy Rayner.
- [S7491] PARO microfilm 2630/1A, Burial Records, St. Eleanors Summerside Church of England, (31 July 1883). Hereinafter cited as Burial Records, St. Eleanors.
Edward Rayner1
M, #106403, b. 25 April 1858
| Baptism* | Edward Rayner was baptized on 25 April 1858 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the 1901 census recorded his birth month as November.2 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Edward Rayner was enumerated on the census of May 1901 in the household of James Rayner, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 54) were his wife Mary Milligan (age 47), their children, Frank (age 23), Daniel (age 21), Maude (age 17), Maggie (age 12), Wesley (age 10), Alfred (age 7), Aggie (age 3), Boyd (age 11 months), brother Edward (age 42), and their mother, Mary Simmons (age 82).1 |
| Living* | Edward Rayner was living in 1923 in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
Citations
- [S10702] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, of James Rayner family #105, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Census Place Lot 19, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11020] Baptism Record, , Church of England Records, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 221. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S11476] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published published 28 February 1923, Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
- [S11477] 1921 Canada Census, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Stanley Rayner household #44, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: West Devon, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Edward Rayner1
M, #106764, b. 30 October 1854, d. 1941
| AltSurname | An alternate surname spelling is.2 |
| Birth* | Edward Rayner was born on 30 October 1854 in Prince Edward Island; his tombstone has an inscribed birth year of 1855.3 |
| Marriage* | He married Ann Yeo Williams on 28 September 1881 in Bideford, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Edward Rayner was head of the household in the census of March 1901 in Lot 6, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Edward (age 46) were his wife, Annie Williams (age 38), their children, Melvina (age 18), Sarah (age 16), Mary (age 14), Arthur (age 12), William (age 10), John (age 4), Stanley (age 2) and Carl (age 6 months). Edward was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Stanley Rayner, in Lot 10, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Stanley (age 21), single, was his father, Edward Rayner (age 67).5 |
| Death* | Edward Rayner died in 1941.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.68569,-64.23842;
Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Annie Yeo Williams / Wife of / Edward Raynor / Born 1863 / Died 1907
Left: In Loving / Memory of / Edward Raynor / Born 1855 / Died 1941
Also her sons / James Walter / Born 1891, / Died 1894. / Charles Joseph / Born 1893, / Died 1893.2,6
Tombstone, Annie Yeo Williams (1863-1907), her husband Edward Rayner (1855-1941), their sons James Walter (1891-1894) and Charles Joseph (1893-1893). People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S11010] Baptism Record, , United Church Records, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 19. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S11015] Cemetery Transcripts, Peoples Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 6-3 transcription, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
- [S11013] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 6, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Edward Rayner Household #24, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 3, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11011] Descendants of Edward Williams and Elizabeth Pearce, online http://www.islandregister.com/williams1.html, Diane Williams. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Edward Williams and Elizabeth Pearce.
- [S11014] 1921 Canada Census, Lot 10, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household of Stanley Rayner, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: West Devon, Page Number 4, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11842] Cemetery Marker, People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Edward Rayner & Annie Yeo Williams tombstone inscription & photograph; recorded by David A. Walker, 10 September 2016.
Edward Rayner of Travellers Rest1,2
M, #103511, d. before 1903
Children of Edward Rayner of Travellers Rest and Mary Watson
|
 Mary Townsend Rayner+ b. 14 Jan 1816, d. 2 Oct 1900; the baptismal record for Mary Townsend Rayner has her father's name entered simply as "Ed.".1- Sarah Rayner+2 b. 19 Apr 1821, d. 16 Jun 1903
|
Citations
- [S3769] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Townsend Rayner, , St. Paul's Anglican Church , Prince Edward Island, Record Book 3, Page 159.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Mary Townsend Rayner.
- [S8346] Died - Mrs. Alexander (nee Rayner) Crossman, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 1 July 1903, page 5, col. 4. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
- [S8347] Descendants of Edward Rayner & Mary Watson, online http://www.islandregister.com/rayner3.html, George Hart. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Edward Rayner.
Edwin Parker Rayner1
M, #102626, b. 2 July 1839
Citations
- [S7527] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Edwin Parker Rayner, Book 1, Page 135,, (8 September 1839). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
Eldon Rayner1,2
M, #104977, b. 2 April 1931, d. 27 November 2001
| Birth* | Eldon Rayner was born on 2 April 1931.3 |
| He was the son of Marshall Harding Rayner and Dorothy Gordon.1 |
| Death* | Eldon Rayner died on 27 November 2001, at age 70.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40464,-63.77494;
Inscription: RAYNER / Wife / E. Faye Rayner / Jan. 2, 1939 | Husband / Eldon Rayner / Apr. 2, 1931 / Nov. 27, 2001 // Until We Meet Again.3
 Tombstone, Eldon Rayner (1931-2001), his wife E. Faye Rayner (1939- ). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S9541] Death - Elizabeth Rayner, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 17 December 2014. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
- [S13771] Obituaries, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published published 1 February 2019. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
- [S13772] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Eldon Rayner & E. Faye Rayner tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.
Elijah B. Rayner1
M, #102329, b. February 1910
| Birth* | Elijah B. Rayner was born in February 1910 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; a birth date of Feb. 1909 was recorded in the 1911 census, clearly in error as his brother was born just a few months earlier.1 |
| He was the son of Joseph W. Rayner and Elizabeth.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Elijah B. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Joseph W. Rayner, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Joseph (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth (age 19), their children Silas (age 2) and Elijah (age 1). Joseph was a farmer. The family religion was Christian.1 1911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Rayner, his wife Elizabeth, their children Silas and Elijah. I assume that the birth year for Elijah should have been recorded as 1910, not 1909. |
Citations
- [S7329] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 62, James Rayner household.
Eliza Rayner1
F, #102310, b. circa 1880
| Birth* | Eliza Rayner was born circa 1880 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Eliza Rayner was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.11891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their children Mary, James, Joseph, Emily, Archibald, Eliza and Irene. |
Citations
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
Elizabeth Rayner1
F, #101704
Citations
- [S6898] Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1771-1885, , Calahan-Condon, Image #1903, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 163, (Martha Cannon, 28 April 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, Familysearch.org.
Elizabeth Frances Rayner1
F, #104967, b. 21 February 1937, d. 17 December 2014
Elizabeth Frances Rayner (1937-2014).
| Name-Com | Elizabeth Frances Rayner is commonly known as Elizabeth Rayner.1 |
| Birth* | She was born on 21 February 1937 in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Marshall Harding Rayner and Dorothy Gordon.1 |
| Living* | Elizabeth Frances Rayner was living in 2014 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; she was formerly of Greenmount, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| Death* | She died on 17 December 2014, at age 77, in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Funeral | The funeral was held on 19 December 2014 in East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried in the plot of Jessie Aileen Rayner, in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40460,-63.77497;
Inscription: RAYNER / Jessie A. / Sept. 18, 1929 / Jan. 30, 2019 | Elizabeth F. / Feb 21, 1937 / Dec. 17, 2014.3
 Tombstone, Jessie A. Rayner (1929-2019), her sister Elizabeth F. Rayner (1937-2014). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S9541] Death - Elizabeth Rayner, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 17 December 2014. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
- [S14348] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Jessie A. Rayner & Elizabeth F. Rayner tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 28 August 2019.
- [S13771] Obituaries, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published published 1 February 2019. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
Ella M. Rayner1
F, #109398, b. 16 September 1885
| Birth* | Ella M. Rayner was born on 16 September 1885 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Ella and Ethel were twins.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Ella M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 46) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 36), their children, Fanny (age 23), Jane (age 15), Robina (age 13), Hume (age 10), twins Ella & Ethel (age 6), Melvin (age 4) and Alberta (age 3). John, Hume and Melvin were farmers. John was a farmer. The family religion was Church of England.2 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Ella M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 56) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 46), their children, Hume (age 27), twins Ella & Ethel (age 15), Melvin (age 14), Alberta (age 12), Lloyd (age 7), Winnie (age 4) & Elsie (age 2), and John's mother-in-law Mary Jane (Rendle) Rayner (age 75). John, Hume and Melvin were farmers. The family religion was Episcopalian, except for Mary Jane who was Methodist.1 |
Citations
- [S13015] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John W. Rayner household #31, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S13018] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Rayner (Raynor) Household #98, 17 April 1891, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 19; Microfilm T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Emeline Rayner1
F, #71889, b. 1928, d. 2 March 1997
| Birth* | Emeline Rayner was born in 1928 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.1 |
| Death* | Emeline Rayner died on 2 March 1997, in Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.; Obituary: "The sudden death while on vacation at Tucson, Arizona on March 2, 1997 in her 69th year. Loving wife of Warren Nisbet, Toronto, Ontario. Daughter of the late Ernest and Harriet Rayner, Travellers Rest. Mother of Barbara (Fred) Mock, Alison, Ontario; Brenda (Herb) Ham; Warren Jr. (Koidula) Nisbet, Toronto, Ontario. Grandmother of James, Thomas and Edward Mock, Kolev, Taavo Nisbet.
Sadly missed by Grandma Nisbet and her family, bereaved sisters Geralding (Mervin) Inman, Lot 16; Millie (Ervin) Weagle, Shrewsbury, Mass; Hazel (Edward) Young, Victoria, B.C; Doris (Leigh) Linkletter, Linkletter Road; Ruth (Stutly) Moase, Cambridge, Ontario; brothers Loring Rayner, Charlottetown, Delbert (Marjorie) Rayner, New Annan. Sisters-in-law Wanda Rayner, Summerside; Marion (Eric) Ballum, Bedeque. Predeceased by Rayworth, Kenneth, Amy Rayner, and Sylvia (Rayner) Day.
Emeline was born at Travellers Rest, spent her earlier years at Travellers Rest School, then in Summerside High School, after which she spent two years at Prince County Hospital training for a nurse. In 1948 she married Warren Nisbet of Tyne Valley. They moved to Toronto where Emeline's sister Ruth Moase lived. Emeline worked for Dr. MacDonald, a bone specialist, for approximately thirty years and had recently retired.
Funeral service was held at Scott Funeral Home Chapel, Mississauga, Ontario. Interment at Glendale Memorial Gardens."2 |
| Funeral | The funeral was held in Scott Funeral Home Chapel, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada.2 |
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S11505] Deaths, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, newspaper and date unknown, MacNaught History Centre & Archives, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Mildred Mollison scrapbooks.
Emily Rayner1
F, #106345, b. circa 1916
| Birth* | Emily Rayner was born circa 1916 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Archibald Haywood Rayner and Josephine Belle Merrill.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emily Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Archibald Haywood Rayner, in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Archibald (age 42) were his wife Belle (age 39), their children Hazel (age 15), George (age 14), Charles (age 13), Beatrice (age 11), Mildred (age 9), Olive (age 8) and Emily (age 5), Archibald's brother Joseph (age 45).1 |
Citations
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Emily A. Rayner1
F, #102308, b. circa 1876
| Birth* | Emily A. Rayner was born circa 1876 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emily A. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.11891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their children Mary, James, Joseph, Emily, Archibald, Eliza and Irene. |
Citations
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
Emily Maude Rayner1
F, #67243, b. 16 March 1884, d. 1984
| Name-Comalso | Emily Maude Rayner is also commonly known as Maude.3 |
| Name Variation | Emily Maude Rayner is also known as Maud Raynor.4 |
| Name-Com | She is commonly known as Maud.5 |
| Birth* | She was born on 16 March 1884 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,6 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner and Mary Ellen Milligan.2 |
| Baptism | Emily Maude Rayner was baptized on 30 June 1884 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Klement Richardson.2 |
| AltBirth* | Another alternate birth date is on 11 March 1884 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.7 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of May 1901 in the household of James Rayner, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 54) were his wife Mary Milligan (age 47), their children, Frank (age 23), Daniel (age 21), Maude (age 17), Maggie (age 12), Wesley (age 10), Alfred (age 7), Aggie (age 3), Boyd (age 11 months), brother Edward (age 42), and their mother, Mary Simmons (age 82).7 |
| Marriage License | Maud Raynor obtained a marriage license on 25 April 1904 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
| (Bride) Marriage* | She married William Heffell, son of James Heffell and Ellen Marchbank, on 27 April 1904 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; William was a bachelor (widower), living in Lot 19. Agnes was a spinster, living in Lot 19. The officiating clergyman was A.D. McCully.4,6 |
| Living* | Emily Maude Rayner and William John Heffell were living in 1927 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.8 |
| Death* | Emily Maude Rayner died in 1984.6 |
| Burial* | She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36224,-63.72563; red granite tombstone.
Inscription: 1828 James Heffell 1886 / His Wife / 1822 Ellen Marchbank 1914 / Their Son / 1853 John William Heffell 1950 / His Wife / 1879 Agnes Milligan 1903 / Also His Wife / 1884 Emily Maude Rayner 1984 / Their Daughter / 1912 Dorothy (Heffell) Germain 2007.6
 Tombstone, James Heffell (1828-1886) and family members, North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S3692] Marker Inscription for James Heffell 15473, James Heffell Marker Inscription for James Heffell 15473; David A. Walker, 31 July 2009.
- [S10700] Baptism Record, , St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 68, (30 June 1884). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S5071] Death Notices, The Island Register - Death Notices from Newspapers Prior to 2005, Prince Edward Island, http://www.islandregister.com. Hereinafter cited as The Island Register - Death Notices Prior to 2005.
- [S11479] William Heffel & Maud Raynor, (25 April 1904), Marriage Record, RG19 , Series3, Subseries4, Marriage License, 1904. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
- [S2654] Census 1911: William Heffel, Lot 19, PEI, William Heffel #99, 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, National Archives of Canada.
- [S3016] Marker Inscription for James Heffell, James Heffell Marker Inscription for James Heffell; David A. Walker.
- [S10702] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, of James Rayner family #105, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Census Place Lot 19, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11474] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published published 29 August 1927, page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
Emily Myrna Rayner1
F, #104515, b. 6 May 1902, d. 5 May 1980
| Name-Com | Emily Myrna Rayner is commonly known as Emily Rayner.2,3 |
| Birth* | She was born on 6 May 1902 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Emily Myrna Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr., in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Benjamin (age 52) were his wife Sarah (age 34), children Silas (age 18), Ralph (age 16), William (age 12), Benjamin (age 9), Emily (age 19), Mary (age 15) and Lena (age 10). Benjamin and Silas were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.31921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Benjamin I. Rayner Sr., his wife Sarah, their children Silas, Ralph, William, Benjamin Jr., Emily, Mary & Lena. |
| Marriage | Emily Myrna Rayner married Roy Stanley Arthur, son of Andrew Arthur and Euphemia MacDonald.4 |
| Death* | Emily Myrna Rayner died on 5 May 1980, at age 77.1 |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried in the plot of Andrew Arthur, in Hillcrest Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S9230] Goin' to the Corner, Volume 2, Parts I & II, Norma McLellan et al., compiler, (Alberton, Prince Edward Island: Elmsdale and Area Historical Society, 2010), page 88. Hereinafter cited as Goin' to the Corner.
- [S13034] 1911 Canada Census, South Kildare, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Benjamin Rayner household #96, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: South Kildare, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S8618] 1921 Canada Census, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Benjamin I. Rayner household #68, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference RG 31, folder #104, Page 8, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S13035] Cemetery Marker, Hillcrest Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, family plot of Andrew Arthur & Euphemia MacDonald marker photo; read by David A. Walker.
- [S5686] Cemetery Transcriptions: Hillcrest United/Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Alberton, P.E.I., Arthur Wilkie Published transcripts, Hillcrest United/Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Ernest Clifford Rayner1
M, #106841, b. 13 February 1882, d. 1966
| Name-Com | Ernest Clifford Rayner is commonly known as Ernest Rayner.3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 February 1882 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the inscription on his tombstone records a birth date of 9 February 1881.2,3 |
| He was the son of William Rayner and Amy Anne.2 |
| Baptism | Ernest Clifford Rayner was baptized on 30 June 1884 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, 74 Summer St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Klement Richardson.2 |
| Marriage* | He married Harriet Lea Olivia Williams, daughter of Jabez Williams and Melinda Ellis Ramsay, in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
| Death* | Ernest Clifford Rayner died in 1966.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40571,-63.77593;
Inscription: RAYNER / Amy Florence / daughters of / Ernest and Harriet Rayner / Oct. 27, 1926 - July 3, 1944 / Sylvia Joyce (Rayner) Day / Aug. 13, 1934 - Apr. 25, 1991 / Safe in the arms of Jesus
Back: RAYNER / Ernest Clifford Rayner / Feb. 9, 1881 - Jan. 8, 1967 / His wife / Harriet Olivia Williams / July 22, 1891 - June 12, 1975 / In Loving Memory.1
Tombstone, Ernest Clifford Rayner (1882-1966), his wife Harriet Olivia Williams (1891-1975), their daughters Amy Florence (1926-1944) and Sylvia Joyce (1934-1991). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S11504] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Ernest Clifford Rayner & family tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 June 2016.
- [S11503] Baptismal Record, Ernest Rayner,, St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 68, (30 June 1884). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), page 190. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S8452] The Descendants of James Yeo & Ann Osborn/Grace Francis, online http://www.islandregister.com/yeo1.html, Al & Norma Falconer. Hereinafter cited as The Descendants of James Yeo.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Ernest Delbert Rayner1
M, #71327, b. 13 November 1913, d. 2007
| Name-Com | Ernest Delbert Rayner is commonly known as Delbert Rayner.3,1 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 November 1913 in Hanover, Massachusetts, U.S.A..2,3 |
| He was the son of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.2 |
| Alt-BirthPlace | An alternate birth place is in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.2 |
| Marriage* | Ernest Delbert Rayner married Marjorie Louise Hooper, daughter of Frederick Lemuel Hooper and Sarah Mary Lewis.2 |
| Living* | Delbert Rayner and Marjorie Hooper were living in 1997 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
| Death* | Ernest Delbert Rayner died in 2007.5 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.5 |
Citations
- [S7477] Obituary - Marjorie Rayner, Journal-Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 11 October 2012. Hereinafter cited as Journal-Pioneer.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S7961] Douglas MacArthur MacKay & Linda Lou Rayner marriage, 18 November 1967, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, licence # 1223, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
- [S11505] Deaths, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, newspaper and date unknown, MacNaught History Centre & Archives, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Mildred Mollison scrapbooks.
- [S10521] Cemetery Transcripts, Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Ethel M. Rayner1
F, #109397, b. 16 September 1885
| Birth* | Ethel M. Rayner was born on 16 September 1885 in Prince Edward Island, Canada; Ethel and Ella were twins.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Ethel M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 46) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 36), their children, Fanny (age 23), Jane (age 15), Robina (age 13), Hume (age 10), twins Ella & Ethel (age 6), Melvin (age 4) and Alberta (age 3). John, Hume and Melvin were farmers. John was a farmer. The family religion was Church of England.2 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Ethel M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 56) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 46), their children, Hume (age 27), twins Ella & Ethel (age 15), Melvin (age 14), Alberta (age 12), Lloyd (age 7), Winnie (age 4) & Elsie (age 2), and John's mother-in-law Mary Jane (Rendle) Rayner (age 75). John, Hume and Melvin were farmers. The family religion was Episcopalian, except for Mary Jane who was Methodist.1 |
Citations
- [S13015] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John W. Rayner household #31, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 5, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S13018] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Rayner (Raynor) Household #98, 17 April 1891, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 19; Microfilm T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Ethel R. Rayner1
F, #109449, b. August 1900, d. 1984
Citations
- [S13034] 1911 Canada Census, South Kildare, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Benjamin Rayner household #96, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: South Kildare, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 12, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Fanny Rayner1
F, #109402, b. circa 1868
| Birth* | Fanny Rayner was born circa 1868 in Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Fanny Rayner was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 46) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 36), their children, Fanny (age 23), Jane (age 15), Robina (age 13), Hume (age 10), twins Ella & Ethel (age 6), Melvin (age 4) and Alberta (age 3). John, Hume and Melvin were farmers. John was a farmer. The family religion was Church of England.1 |
Citations
- [S13018] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Rayner (Raynor) Household #98, 17 April 1891, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 19; Microfilm T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Frank J. Rayner1
M, #106402, b. 27 July 1877, d. 1946
| Birth* | Frank J. Rayner was born on 27 July 1877 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Ellen Milligan.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Frank J. Rayner was enumerated on the census of May 1901 in the household of James Rayner, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 54) were his wife Mary Milligan (age 47), their children, Frank (age 23), Daniel (age 21), Maude (age 17), Maggie (age 12), Wesley (age 10), Alfred (age 7), Aggie (age 3), Boyd (age 11 months), brother Edward (age 42), and their mother, Mary Simmons (age 82).2 |
| Living* | Frank J. Rayner was living in 1927 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
| Death* | He died in 1946.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404078,-63.775984;
Inscription: RAYNER / James Rayner / 1846 - 1923 / His Wife / Mary E. Milligan / 1854 - 1927 / Frank J. Rayner / 1877 - 1946
Back: Daniel T. Rayner / 1879 - 1956 / His Wife / Jessie Maud Harkness / 1882 - 1959 / Margaret H. Shaw / 1888 - 1987.1,4
Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10702] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, of James Rayner family #105, digital copy of original document Library & Archives Canada, Census Place Lot 19, Page Number 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S11474] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published published 29 August 1927, page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
- [S11473] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, James Rayner family plot tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.
George Rayner1
M, #102502, b. 10 October 1830
Citations
- [S7416] Baptism Record, George Rayner/Rainer, , Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 85, (13 March 1831). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, George Rayner.
George M. Rayner1,2
M, #102314, b. November 1906, d. 1992
| Birth* | George M. Rayner was born in November 1906 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Archibald Haywood Rayner and Josephine Belle Merrill.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | George M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Silas Rayner, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Silas (age 70) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 69), their son Archibald (age 37), his wife Belle (age 29), their children Hazel (age 5), George (age 4), Charles (age 3) and Olive (age 1). Occupations were entered as Income" for Silas and "Farmer" for Archibald. The household religion was recorded simply as "Christian".11911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their son Archibald, his wife Belle, their children Hazel, George, Charles and Olive. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | George M. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Archibald Haywood Rayner, in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Archibald (age 42) were his wife Belle (age 39), their children Hazel (age 15), George (age 14), Charles (age 13), Beatrice (age 11), Mildred (age 9), Olive (age 8) and Emily (age 5), Archibald's brother Joseph (age 45).3 |
| (First) Marriage* | George M. Rayner married first Helen Dunbar.2 |
| (Second) Marriage* | George M. Rayner married second Lillian Irene Bernard, daughter of Thomas Bernard and Margaret Handrahan.2 |
| Death* | George M. Rayner died in 1992.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90635,-64.03524;
Inscription: RAYNER / Wife / Helen Dunbar / 1909 - 1940 | Husband / George M. Rayner / 1906 - 1992 | Wife / Lillian Bernard / 1919 - // Asleep in Jesus.2 Tombstone, George M. Rayner (1906-1992), his wives Helen Dunbar (1909-1940) and Lillian Bernard (1919- ). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [S7332] Greenmount Church of Christ Cemetery, George M. Rayner inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Geraldine Amelia Rayner1
F, #71868, b. 13 August 1915, d. 27 October 2015
-inman.jpg "Geraldine Amelia (Rayner) Inman (1915-2015).")
Geraldine Amelia (Rayner) Inman (1915-2015).
| Name-Com | Geraldine Amelia Rayner is commonly known as Geraldine Rayner.3 |
| Birth* | She was born on 13 August 1915 in Massachusetts, U.S.A..1,3 |
| She was the daughter of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.2 |
| Marriage* | Geraldine Amelia Rayner married Mervin J. Inman.1,3 |
| Living* | Geraldine Amelia Rayner and Mervin J. Inman were living in 1997 in Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
| Death* | Geraldine Amelia Rayner died on 27 October 2015, at age 100, in South Shore Villa, Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Central Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46653,-63.85735;
Inscription: INMAN / Nov. 27, 1913 Mervin J. Inman Jan. 21, 2005 / His Wife / Aug. 13, 1915 Geraldine A. Rayner Oct. 27, 2015 / Until we meet again
Back: INMAN.3
 Tombstone, Mervin J. Inman (1913-2005), his wife Geraldine A. Rayner (1915-2015). Central Lot 16 United Church Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S10454] Death Notices, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S12518] Cemetery Marker, Central Lot 16 United Church Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Mervin J. Inman & Geraldine A. Rayner tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 10 August 2017.
- [S11505] Deaths, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, newspaper and date unknown, MacNaught History Centre & Archives, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Mildred Mollison scrapbooks.
