Marshall Harding Rayner1
M, #102323, b. 13 April 1904, d. 15 September 1965
| Name-Com | Marshall Harding Rayner is commonly known as Marshall Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 April 1904 in Prince Edward Island, Canada .2,1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Marshall 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.2  |
| Marriage* | Marshall Harding Rayner married Dorothy Gordon.1 |
| Death* | Marshall Harding Rayner died on 15 September 1965, at age 61.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90618,-64.03487.
Inscription: RAYNER / Marshall Harding Rayner / Apr. 13, 1904 / Sept. 15, 1965 / Husband of / Dorothy (Gordon) Rayner / Jan. 6, 1908 - Aug. 17, 2010.1 Tombstone, Marshall Harding Rayner (1904-1965), his wife Dorothy Gordon (1908-2010). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7342] Cemetery Marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince Edward Island. Marshall Harding Rayner, marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
- [S9541] Death - Elizabeth Rayner, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 17 December 2014. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
Mary Rayner1
F, #103830, b. circa 1906
| Birth* | Mary Rayner was born circa 1906 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary 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.1 |
Citations
- [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.
Mary A. Rayner1
F, #106769, b. 18 December 1886
| Birth* | Mary A. Rayner was born on 18 December 1886 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary A. 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.
Mary Amanda Rayner1
F, #102300, b. 1 July 1867, d. 22 March 1956
| Birth* | Mary Amanda Rayner was born on 1 July 1867 in residence, Upper Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| Baptism | Mary Amanda Rayner was baptized on 21 July 1867 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268,-64.06454; the officiating clergyman was R. W. Dyer.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She 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 |
| Marriage* | Mary Amanda Rayner married Parmenas Algernon Wells, son of George Wells.3 |
| Name-Com | Mary Amanda Rayner is commonly known as Amanda, in 1911.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | She was enumerated on the census of 1911 in the household of Parmenas Algernon Wells in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Algernon (age 44) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 43), their children, Ernest (age 10), Dorothy (age 8), Irene (age 6) and Grace (age 4). Algernon was a farmer.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Amanda Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Parmenas Algernon Wells in Duke Street, Courthouse, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Algernon (age 54) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 53), their children, Ernest (age 21), Irene (age 18), Grace (age 16) and Herbert (age 9). Algernon was a fruit farmer.5 |
| Death* | Mary Amanda Rayner died on 22 March 1956, at age 88.3 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40571,-63.77598.
Inscription: WELLS / Algernon P. Wells / May 15, 1864 - Feb. 3, 1957 / His Wife / Mary Amanda Rayner / July 1, 1867 - March 22, 1956 / Love's labor won, and now commeth eternal / rest and blessed tranquility.3,6
 Tombstone, Algernon Wells (1864-1957), his wife Mary Amanda Rayner (1867-1956). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7317] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 25,, (21 July 1867), Mary Amanda Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10688] 1911 Canada Census, Kildare Cape, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, of Algernon Wells family #94, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place 11-Lot 2, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S12321] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Algernon Wells & Mary Amanda Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 4 July 2017.
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Mary Anne Rayner1
F, #102519, b. 16 February 1855
| Name-Com | Mary Anne Rayner is commonly known as Mary Rayner.3 |
| Name Variation | Mary Anne Rayner is also known as Mary Ann Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 16 February 1855 in Prince Edward Island.2,3 |
| She was the daughter of Charles Joseph Rayner and Mary Jane Rendle.2 |
| Marriage* | Mary Anne Rayner married John Watson Rayner, son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons, on 26 July 1872. In St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41998,-63.81103. They were married by license.2,1 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Rayner was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as his wife, 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.4 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as his wife, 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.3 |
Citations
- [S13016] Unknown title, John Watson Rayner & Mary Anne Rayner marriage, in Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, St. Eleanors 1821-1957, Marriages solemnized St. John's Parish, St. Eleanors, 1852-1957, Vol. II, Page 29, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, St. Eleanors 1821-1957.
- [S7453] Elaine Howes, "The Descendants of William Ellis & Hannah Tawton" . Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Ellis."
- [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.
- [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, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S13014] Baptism Record, St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 6. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S11019] Baptism Record, St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 18. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
Mary Jane Rayner1
F, #102505, b. 21 May 1837
Citations
- [S7419] William S. Rayner & Sophy D. Cannon, published transcriptions, PEIGS, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [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.
Mary Townsend Rayner1
F, #96931, b. 14 January 1816, d. 2 October 1900
| Birth* | Mary Townsend Rayner was born on 14 January 1816 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island.2,3 |
| She was the daughter of Edward Rayner of Travellers Rest and Mary Watson.2 |
| Baptism | Mary Townsend Rayner was baptized on 2 April 1816 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952,-63.124992; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T. Desbrisay.2 St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
| (Bride) Marriage | She married Charles Cannon, son of Nelson Cannon and Mrs. Lane, on 18 January 1838 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Charles Cannon (B) and Mary Rayner (S) were married by license the 18th Jany. 1838. In the presence of William Rayner and Frederick Cannon." [Charles was a nephew of Frederick Cannon.] They were married by A. V. G. Wiggins, recorded 24 July 1838.4 Marriage Record, Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner, 18 January 1838. Image courtesy of www.familysearch.org (LDS). |
| AltMarr* | An alternate marriage date and place are on 21 January 1837.1,3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Townsend Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of Charles Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Charles (age 66) were his wife Mary Townsend Rayner (age 44), their son Isaac (age 35), his wife Martha Ann Ford (age 34), Isaac's brother William (age 21), children of Isaac and Martha, Mary (age 9), Samuel (age 7), Charles (age 5) and Silas (age 1). Also in the household was Margaret Henry (age 28), a servant, and her daughter Margaret Ann Henry (age 7 months). Charles, Isaac and William were farmers. The Cannon family members were Methodists, Margaret Henry and her daughter were Presbyterian.5 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Townsend Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of Isaac Cannon in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Isaac (age 46) were his wife Martha Ford (age 44), their children Mary (age 18), Samuel (age 17), Charles (age 15), Silas (age 11), Laura (age 9), Amanda/Matilda (age 7), Lavenia (age 5), Triphena/Trihena (age 4) & Martha (age 2), and Isaac's parents, Charles (age 77) and Mary Rayner (age 75). Isaac and son Samuel were farmers. The family religion was Methodist.6 |
| Death* | Mary Townsend Rayner died on 2 October 1900, at age 84.3 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.80973,-64.07230.
Inscription: In / Memory of / Charles Cannon / Died / Mar. 17, 1898. / AEt. 84 / - / Gone but not / forgotten. | Also / his wife / Mary Cannon / Died / Oct. 2, 1900 / AEt. 85 / - / Gone but not / forgotten.3 Tombstone for Charles Cannon (1814-1898) and Mary Rayner (1815-1900). Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S2331] Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison, online www.islandregister.com/cannon1.html, compiled by Don Cannon. Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Charles Cannon & Keziah Davison.
- [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.
- [S3767] Charles Cannon (1814-1898) Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
- [S5155] Charles Cannon & Mary Rayner marriage, 18 January 1838, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866: unknown manuscript info, Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866.
- [S4709] 1881 Microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, Page 44, Family No. 180.
- [S10300] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Isaac Cannon household #22, digital image of original page, LAC Roll T-6382, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S5001] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon, Anglican Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 148.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon.
- [S4997] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon, St. James Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 22.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon.
- [S4710] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Edward Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Book 1, p. 6.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - William Edward Cannon.
- [S4996] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 8.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon.
Melinda Rayner1
F, #71869, b. circa July 1920
Citations
- [S11507] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Ernest Rayner, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: Travellers Rest, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [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.
Melvin Scott Rayner1
M, #109390, b. 15 February 1888, d. 20 September 1957
| Name-Com | Melvin Scott Rayner is commonly known as Melvin Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 15 February 1888 in residence, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Son) Census HeadHousehold | Melvin Rayner was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a son, 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.3 |
| Baptism | Melvin Scott Rayner was baptized on 30 November 1894 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, 74 Summer St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075.1 |
| (Son) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a son, 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.2 |
| Marriage* | Melvin Scott Rayner married Elizabeth Mary Jones.4 |
| Death* | Melvin Scott Rayner died on 20 September 1957, at age 69.4 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S13014] Baptism Record, St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 6. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [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.
- [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, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
- [S13899] Obituaries - Florence Anne "Floie" Hall, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 28 February 2019. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
Melvina R. Rayner1
F, #106767, b. 28 March 1883
| Birth* | Melvina R. Rayner was born on 28 March 1883 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Melvina R. 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.
Mildred Belle Rayner1
F, #102341, b. 27 June 1911, d. 4 August 1926
| Name-Com | Mildred Belle Rayner is commonly known as Mildred Rayner. |
| Birth* | She was born on 27 June 1911.1 |
| She was the daughter of Archibald Haywood Rayner and Josephine Belle Merrill.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Mildred Belle 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).2 |
| Death* | Mildred Belle Rayner died on 4 August 1926, at age 15.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90634,-64.03532.
Mildred Belle / Rayner / June 27, 1911 / Aug. 4, 1926 / No pain, no griefs, no anxious / fear can reach our loved one / sleeping here.1 Tombstone, Mildred Belle Rayner (1911-1926). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7340] Cemetery Marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince Edward Island. Mildred Belle Rayner, marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Nelson Rayner1
M, #102627
Citations
- [S7528] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Nelson Rayner, Book 1, Page 163,, (Apr 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S13021] Baptismal Record, Nelson Rayner, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1780-1983, St. Eleanors 1821-1852, (April 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism.
Olive Rayner1
F, #102316, b. February 1910
| Birth* | Olive Rayner was born in February 1910 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Archibald Haywood Rayner and Josephine Belle Merrill.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Olive 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".1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Olive 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).2 |
Citations
- [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, 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, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Pansy Irene Rayner1
F, #112405, b. 7 March 1941, d. 23 April 2020
-webster.png "Pansy Irene (Rayner) Webster (1941-2020).")
Pansy Irene (Rayner) Webster (1941-2020).
| Name-Com | Pansy Irene Rayner is commonly known as Pansy.1 |
| Birth* | She was born on 7 March 1941 in Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of George M. Rayner and Lillian Irene Bernard.1 |
| Marriage* | Pansy Irene Rayner married Albert Webster.1 |
| ResidencePrev* | Pansy Irene Rayner was formerly of Covehead, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Death* | She died on 23 April 2020, at age 79.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Christian Church Cemetery, Crossroads, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S15194] Death Notice - Pansy Irene Webster (1941-2020), Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Ralph Duncan Rayner1
M, #103826, b. 31 October 1904, d. 11 March 1988
| Name-Com | Ralph Duncan Rayner is commonly known as Ralph Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 31 October 1904 in residence, Centre Line Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Ralph Duncan 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.2 |
| Marriage* | Ralph Duncan Rayner married Matilda Jane Jeffery, daughter of Richard Jeffery and Ada Mae Vincent.1 |
| Death* | Ralph Duncan Rayner died on 11 March 1988, at age 83.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S11946] Cemetery Transcript, Alberton, St. Peter's Anglican, transcription, Library of Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, 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.
Randall Murray Rayner1
M, #109448, b. 26 May 1938, d. 9 August 1972
| Birth* | Randall Murray Rayner was born on 26 May 1938.1 |
| He was the son of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Jr. and Marguerite A.1 |
| Death* | Randall Murray Rayner died on 9 August 1972, at age 34.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40483,-63.77584.
Inscription: RAYNER / Randall Murray / Son of / Benjamin I. and Marguerite A. / Rayner / May 26, 1938 - Aug. 9, 1972.1,2
 Tombstone, Randall Murray Rayner (1938-1972). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Summerside People's Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4, 2003, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
- [S14331] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Randall Murray Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 26 August 2019.
Robert Rayner1
M, #106351
Citations
- [S10685] Death Notice, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Robina Rayner1
F, #109404, b. circa 1878
| Birth* | Robina Rayner was born circa 1878 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Robina 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, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Ruby Rayner1
F, #107505, b. September 1901
Citations
- [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.
Ruth Emily Rayner1,2
F, #99994, b. 1897, d. 1990
| Birth* | Ruth Emily Rayner was born in 1897.2 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner.1 |
| Marriage* | Ruth Emily Rayner married Wilmot G. Read, son of Charles R. Read and Mary Eva Burns, on 23 September 1919. In Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Death* | Ruth Emily Rayner died in 1990.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.66051,-64.19212. Section E, stone 96A.
Inscription: READ / Wilmot G. Read / 1888 - 1981 / His wife / Ruth Emily Rayner / 1897 - 1990 / In God's Care.
Back: Parents of / Charles
James
Dorothy
Gloria.2 Tombstone, Wilmot G. Read (1888-1981) & Ruth Emily Rayner (1897-1990). United Church Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
- [S7233] Cemetery Marker, Brae United Church Cemetery. Wilmot G. Read & Ruth Emily Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.
Sarah Rayner1
F, #103510, b. 19 April 1821, d. 16 June 1903
| Birth* | Sarah Rayner was born on 19 April 1821 in Prince Edward Island; her obituary recorded a birth year of 1816, which conflicts with the baptismal record of her sister Mary.3,4,1 |
| She was the daughter of Edward Rayner of Travellers Rest and Mary Watson.1,2 |
| Marriage* | Sarah Rayner married Alexander Crossman.1 |
| Death* | Sarah Rayner died on 16 June 1903, at age 82, in Central Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada;
Obituary: "On June 16th the death occurred at her home in Central Lot 16 of Mrs. Crossman, wife of Alexander Crossman. Born in the year 1816 she was the daughter of the late Edward Rayner of Traveller's Rest. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church for fifty years, where she was a most faithful servant to her Master, and was never weary of comforting the sick and needy. Besides her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Cannon of Brockton, Mass., and three sons: Edward of Lot 14; William and Henry of Lot 16 are left to revere the memory of a dutiful wife and kind mother. (Pioneer please copy.)1"
|
Citations
- [S8346] Died - Mrs. Alexander (nee Rayner) Crossman, Summerside Journal, Summerside, 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.
- [S8348] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Alexander Crossman household #134, 29 April 1891, digital copy of original image, LAC Film T-6383, page 36. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8349] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Alexander Crossman household #107, 1901, digital copy of original image, LAC Film T-6428 to T-6556, page 14. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Sarah O. Rayner1
F, #106768, b. 9 March 1885
| Birth* | Sarah O. Rayner was born on 9 March 1885 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Sarah O. 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.
Shirley A. Rayner1,2
F, #112072, b. 23 October 1949, d. 1 March 2012
Citations
- [S14642] Death Notice ~ Elmer Ethen Rayner, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S14651] Cemetery marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Robert W. Henderson & Shirley A. Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Arthur Walker.
Silas Rayner1
M, #102299, b. 9 April 1840, d. 2 June 1924
| Birth* | Silas Rayner was born on 9 April 1840.1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons.2 |
| Marriage* | Silas Rayner married Emily Cannon, daughter of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner, on 20 February 1865. In Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Silas Rayner (B), Emily Cannon (S), Married 20 February 1865, by Banns, by Rev. R. Dyer. Witnesses: J. W. Rayner, Charles Cannon, G. O. Cannon, Thomas Cannon, John Oliver. Recorded 8 July 1865, C. Irving, surrogate.3,4,1 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Silas Rayner was head of the household in the census of 13 April 1891 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.5 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. |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1911 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".6 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 | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Silas (age 80) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 79), grandson Weston Rayner (age 11) and Alice Wallace (age 43), a servant.7 1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, grandson Weston Rayner, and Alice Wallace, a servant.. |
| Living* | He and Emily Cannon were living in Tignish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1923.8 |
| Death* | Silas Rayner died on 2 June 1924, at age 84.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90618,-64.03522.
Inscription: In loving memory of / Mother / Emily Cannon / Born / Sept. 1, 1840, / Died / Jan. 14, 1928. | Father / Silas Rayner / Born / April 9, 1840 / Died / June 2, 1924. // Asleep in Jesus / RAYNER.1 Tombstone, Emily Cannon (1840-1928) & Silas Rayner (1840-1924). Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S7316] Transcription, Greenmount Cemetery. Emily Cannon, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.
- [S9355] Compiled by Eileen Oulton, "Family tree compilation" (Rayner Family File, held at Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Family tree."
- [S7454] Unknown spouses' names, (20 February, 1865), Marriage Registration, Silas Rayner & Emily Cannon, PARO Master Name Index, Phase 2, Reel #20 (library of David Walker), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293. , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Rayner/Cannon.
- [S10352] Transcription of diary of Rev. Robert W. Dyer, Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada . Hereinafter cited as Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1.
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, 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, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [S9086] 1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Silas Rayner Household #56, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S11476] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 28 February 1923, Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
- [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.
- [S7317] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 25,, (21 July 1867), Mary Amanda Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [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.
- [S7321] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, St. Peters Anglican Church, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 34,, (23 April 1871), James Rayner. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
- [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.
Silas Rayner1
M, #103825, b. June 1903, d. 1975
| Birth* | Silas Rayner was born in June 1903 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Silas 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.1 |
| Marriage* | Silas Rayner married Susan Ann Cotton.3 |
| Death* | Silas Rayner died in 1975.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
Citations
- [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.
- [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.
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.
Silas W. Rayner1
M, #102328, b. December 1908
Citations
- [S7329] 1911 digital image from microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 62, James Rayner household.
Sophia Elizabeth Rayner1
F, #102506, b. 25 February 1835
| Name Variation | Sophia Elizabeth Rayner is also known as Sophia Elizabeth Rainer.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 25 February 1835 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.2 |
| She was the daughter of William S. Rayner and Sophia Cannon.2 |
| Baptism | Sophia Elizabeth Rayner was baptized on 4 December 1838 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins. The family surname was spelled Rainer on the batpismal record.2 |
| Marriage* | She married Artemas Crossman on 2 February 1867. In Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Sophia Elizabeth Rayner, Artemas Crossman (W), Married 2 February, 1867 by license, by W. R. Frame. Witnesses Albert Rayner, Charlotte Crossman. Recorded 30 March 1867, C. Irving surrogate.3 Marriage Registration. Artemas Crossman and Sophia Elizabeth Rayner, 2 February, 1867. Image on-line from www.familysearch.org. |
Citations
- [S7419] William S. Rayner & Sophy D. Cannon, published transcriptions, PEIGS, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S7418] Baptism Record, Sophia Elizabeth Rainer, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Sophia Elizabeth Rayner.
- [S7456] Unknown spouses' names, (2 February, 1867), Marriage Registration, Artemas Crossman & Sophia Elizabeth Rayner, PARO Master Name Index, Phase 2, Reel #20 (library of David Walker), Marriage Book No. 8, 1862-1867, p. 596. , unknown manuscript info. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Crossman/Rayner.
Stanley Rayner1
M, #107396, b. circa 1900
Citations
- [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.
Stanley Ray Rayner1
M, #106763, b. 10 November 1898, d. 1989
| Name-Com | Stanley Ray Rayner is commonly known as Stanley Rayner.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 10 November 1898 in Millburn, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the 1901 census recorded his birth date as 10 September 1898.1,2 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| Baptism | Stanley Ray Rayner was baptized on 21 February 1899 in the United Church, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Archibald Gunn.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He 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.4 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Stanley Rayner was head of the household in the census of 1921 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 |
| Marriage* | He married Mabel B. MacAusland, daughter of Fred A. MacAusland and Eliza Jane Barlow, after 1921. He was single in the 1921 census.3 |
| Death* | Stanley Ray Rayner died in 1989.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67368,-64.11571.
Inscription: RAYNER / Husband / Stanley R. / 1898 - 1989.2,6 Tombstone, Stanley R. Rayner (1898-1989), his wife Mabel MacAusland (1900-1993). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S11010] Baptism Record, United Church Records, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 19. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S10186] Cemetery Transcripts, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 10-1 transcription.
- [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), page 146. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
- [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.
- [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.
- [S11762] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Stanley R. Rayner & Mabel MacAusland, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 17 July 2016.
- [S11012] Baptism Record, United Church Records, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 5, Page 12. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [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.
- [S14290] Obituary, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Stanley Roy Rayner1
M, #106766, b. 13 April 1922, d. 1989
| Name Variation | Stanley Roy Rayner is also known as Ray S. Rayner.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 April 1922 in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Stanley Ray Rayner and Mabel B. MacAusland.1 |
| Baptism | Stanley Roy Rayner was baptized on 19 August 1923 in the United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; the officiating clergyman was Rev. W. S. Godfrey.1 |
| Death* | He died in 1989.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
Citations
- [S11012] Baptism Record, United Church Records, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 5, Page 12. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S14290] Obituary, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S14291] Cemetery marker, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Ray S. Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker.
Sterling Rayner1
M, #111798, b. circa 1930, d. 10 November 2019
Sterling Rayner (c1930-2019).
| Birth* | Sterling Rayner was born circa 1930 in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Stanley Ray Rayner and Mabel B. MacAusland.1 |
| Death* | Sterling Rayner died on 10 November 2019, in Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in St. Paul's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S14290] Obituary, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Susannah Rayner1
F, #102628, b. 6 March 1830
Citations
- [S7529] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Susannah Rayner, Book 1, Page 77,, (13 June 1830). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
Sylvia Joyce Rayner1
F, #106843, b. 13 August 1934, d. 25 April 1991
| Name-Com | Sylvia Joyce Rayner is commonly known as Sylvia Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 13 August 1934.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.1 |
| Death* | Sylvia Joyce Rayner died on 25 April 1991, at age 56.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the 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, Library of 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.
Verna Rayner1
F, #107507, b. May 1905
Citations
- [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.
Virginia Rayner1
F, #102842, b. 1832, d. after 1920
| Birth* | Virginia Rayner was born in 1832 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of William S. Rayner and Sophia Cannon.1 |
| (First) Marriage* | Virginia Rayner married first Daniel Sowerby on 28 April 1854 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick.2 |
| (Second) Marriage* | Virginia Rayner married second John Andrew Nickerson, son of Stephen Nickerson and Catherine Somers, on 16 September 1914 in Shediac, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. John Andrew Nickerson was 81 years old, a widower, farmer, Anglican, living in Shediac. Virginia (Rayner) Sowerby was 82 years old, a widow, Anglican, living in Shediac. Witnesses were Daniel Sowerby and Eva Sowerby. Virginia's name was recorded as "Virginia Sowerby", her name by her first marriage.1 |
| Death* | Virginia Rayner died after 1920; her husband, John Nickerson, was recorded as married at the time of his death.3 |
Citations
- [S7703] Marriage Registration, John Andrew Nickerson & Virginia (Cannon) Sowerby marriage, 16 Sept. 1914, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F15958, Code B4/1914, Number 2941.
- [S7705] Compiled by George Hart, online http://www.islandregister.com/rayner4.html. (The Island Register).
- [S7704] Death, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F18951, Vol. 48, Regn. 448048.
Wallace H. Rayner1
M, #102326, b. 25 October 1909, d. 20 October 1964
| Birth* | Wallace H. Rayner was born on 25 October 1909 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Wallace H. 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 |
| Marriage* | Wallace H. Rayner married Linnie M.2 |
| Death* | Wallace H. Rayner died on 20 October 1964, at age 54.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90610,-64.03517.
Inscription: RAYNER / In loving memory of / Wallace H. / Oct. 25, 1909 / Oct 20, 1964 / Linnie M. / June 7, 1911 / Mar. 29, 1983.2 Tombstone, Wallace Rayner (1909-1964), his wife Linnie (1911-1983). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
- [S7330] Greenmount Church of Christ Cemetery. Wallace & Linnie Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
- [S7334] Greenmount Church of Christ Cemetery. James Wesley Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
Wayne Rayner1
M, #106352
Citations
- [S10685] Death Notice, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Wesley Rayner1
M, #106406, b. 29 June 1890
| Birth* | Wesley Rayner was born on 29 June 1890 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Ellen Milligan.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Wesley Rayner was enumerated on the census of May 1901 in the household of James Rayner in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated 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* | Wesley Rayner was living in U.S.A., in 1927.2 |
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.
- [S11474] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published 29 August 1927, page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
Weston Rayner1
M, #104221, b. circa 1910
Citations
- [S9086] 1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Silas Rayner Household #56, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
William Rayner1
M, #102289, b. 27 November 1828
| Birth* | William Rayner was born on 27 November 1828.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Elizabeth Cannon.1 |
| Baptism | William Rayner was baptized on 21 December 1828 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Wm. W. Walker.1 |
| (Witness) Marriage | He witnessed the marriage of Charles Cannon and Mary Townsend Rayner on 18 January 1838 in Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; "Charles Cannon (B) and Mary Rayner (S) were married by license the 18th Jany. 1838. In the presence of William Rayner and Frederick Cannon." [Charles was a nephew of Frederick Cannon.] They were married by A. V. G. Wiggins, recorded 24 July 1838.2 |
| (Witness) Marriage | William Rayner witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Cannon and James Wood Sr. on 25 January 1843 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins.
"James Wood (B), Elizabeth Cannon (W), 25 January 1843, by License. Witnesses: William Rayner, Samuel Cannon. By A. V. G. Wggins, Clk. Recorded 14 Feb. 1844." Samuel Cannon and James Wood were shoemakers (1861 census). Chances are that Samuel introduced his now widowed sister Elizabeth to James.3,4,5 |
Citations
- [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.
- [S5155] Charles Cannon & Mary Rayner marriage, 18 January 1838, in Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866: unknown manuscript info, Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866.
- [S7292] Marriage Register, James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon, James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon marriage, 25 January 1843, in R.G. 19, Vital Statistics, Series 3 Marriage Records, Subseries 3 Marriage Registers, Vol. 2 (1839-1844), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23533,-63.12547. Hereinafter cited as R.G. 19, Vital Statistics.
- [S6912] Douglas Knox, "On-line Family Records - Elizabeth Cannon & James Wood" (Ancestry.ca). Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Family Records - Elizabeth Cannon & James Wood."
- [S7158] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery. James Wood & Elizabeth Cannon, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.
William Rayner1
M, #107508
Citations
- [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.
William Elijah Rayner1
M, #103827, b. 9 July 1908, d. 8 August 1964
| Name-Com | William Elijah Rayner is commonly known as William Rayner.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 9 July 1908 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | William Elijah 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.2 |
| Marriage* | William Elijah Rayner married Marjorie Barbara Gillian, daughter of Albert H. Gillian and Addie B. MacLeod.1 |
| Death* | William Elijah Rayner died on 8 August 1964, at age 56.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, 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.
- [S14642] Death Notice ~ Elmer Ethen Rayner, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
William H. Rayner1
M, #106771, b. 30 July 1890
| Birth* | William H. Rayner was born on 30 July 1890 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | William H. 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.
William Hopgood Rayner1
M, #70862, b. 13 March 1893, d. 17 August 1981
| Name-Com | William Hopgood Rayner is commonly known as Hopgood.1 |
| Birth* | He was born on 13 March 1893 in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| Marriage* | He married Belle Dalzell, daughter of William L. Dalzell and Louisa Jane Waite.2 |
| Death* | William Hopgood Rayner died on 17 August 1981, at age 88.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44734,-63.62916.
Inscription: RAYNER / Wm. Hopgood Rayner / Mar. 13, 1893 - Aug. 17, 1981 / Belle Dalzell / Wife of Wm. Hopgood Rayner / Nov.11, 1894 - Jan. 11, 1952.1
 Tombstone, William Hopgood Rayner (1893-1981 ), his wife Belle Dalzell (1894-1952). Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S4831] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Hopgood Rayner & Belle Dalzell, tombstone inscription & photograph(s); documented by David A. Walker, 7 August 2010.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
William Rayworth Rayner1
M, #103622, b. 5 April 1918, d. 24 December 1990
| Name-Com | William Rayworth Rayner is commonly known as Rayworth Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 5 April 1918 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.1 |
| Marriage* | William Rayworth Rayner married Wanda Pearl Yeo, daughter of Franklin Freeman Yeo and Pearl Margaret Clark, on 15 June 1942.1 |
| Death* | William Rayworth Rayner died on 24 December 1990, at age 72, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40597,-63.77525.
Inscription: RAYNER / Wm. Rayworth Rayner / April 9, 1918 - Dec. 24, 1990 / His Wife / Wanda Pearl Yeo / June 15, 1919 - May 9, 2009 / Together Forever | Jessica Anne ~ Feb. 5, 1984 / Infant daughter of Lynda and Gary Rayner / Never to be held / Always to be remembered.
Back: RAYNER
Flatstone - Jessica Anne / Feb. 5, 1984. [The identity of Gary Rayner is not yet known.]3
 Tombstone, William Rayworth Rayner (1918-1950), Wanda Pearl Yeo (1919-2009) and Jessica Anne Rayner (1984-1984), whose identity is not yet known. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Footstone, Jessica Anne Rayner. |
Citations
- [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.
- [S11507] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Ernest Rayner, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: Travellers Rest, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8454] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Rayworth Rayner & Wanda Pearl Yeo, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 1 July 2013.
William S. Rayner1
M, #102504, b. circa 1796, d. 11 December 1883
| Name Variation | William S. Rayner is also known as William Rainer.2 |
| Birth* | He was born circa 1796.1 |
| Marriage* | He married Sophia Cannon, daughter of George Cannon and Elizabeth Hiscock, witnesses were Frederick Cannon (her uncle), Edward Rayner (brother-in-law, married to sister Elizabeth), Benjamin Crossman, Thomas Gay, John Sharp and William Gay.2,3 |
| Death* | William S. Rayner died on 11 December 1883.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.42001,-63.81057.
In memory / of / William S. Rayner / Died / Dec. 11, 1883 / Aged 87. / Also His Wife / Sophy D. Cannon / Died / Aug. 21, 1885, / AEt. 88.1,4 Tombstone, William S. Rayner (1796-1883), his wife Sophy D. Cannon (1797-1885). St. John's Anglican Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S7419] William S. Rayner & Sophy D. Cannon, published transcriptions, PEIGS, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [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."
- [S7429] Tombstone, St. John's Anglican Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William S. Rayner & Sophy D. Cannon, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 15 August 2012.
- [S7529] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Susannah Rayner, Book 1, Page 77,, (13 June 1830). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S7703] Marriage Registration, John Andrew Nickerson & Virginia (Cannon) Sowerby marriage, 16 Sept. 1914, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F15958, Code B4/1914, Number 2941.
- [S7418] Baptism Record, Sophia Elizabeth Rainer, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (4 December 1838). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Sophia Elizabeth Rayner.
- [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.
- [S7528] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince Edward Island, Nelson Rayner, Book 1, Page 163,, (Apr 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
Winnifred Bell Rayner1
F, #109401, b. 29 November 1896
| Name-Com | Winnifred Bell Rayner is commonly known as Winnie Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 29 November 1896 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,3 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.2 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Winnie 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.2 |
| Marriage License | Winnifred Bell Rayner and Llewellyn Sharp obtained a marriage license on 17 October 1914. In Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3 |
| Marriage* | Winnifred Bell Rayner married Llewellyn Sharp, son of Sydney W. Sharp and Samantha Evelina Lewis, on 21 October 1914. In Methodist/United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67354,-64.11502. Llewellyn and Winnifred were living in West Devon. Llewellyn was Methodist, Winnifred was Baptist. They were married by license. Witnesses were Ord G. Sharp, brother of Llewellyn, and Elsie E. Rayner, sister of Winnifred.3,1 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Winnifred Bell Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Llewellyn Sharp, as his wife, in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of Llewellyn Sharp (age 28) were his wife Winnifred Rayner (age 23), their sons Oswald (age 5) and Percy (age 3). Llewellyn was a farmer. Llewellyn and his sons were Methodists, Winnifred was a Baptist.4 |
| Burial* | Winnifred Bell Rayner was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S10186] Cemetery Transcripts, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 10-1 transcription.
- [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.
- [S13024] Llewellyn Sharp & Winnifred Bell Rayner, (17 October 1914), Marriage Record, Marriages in Alberton Circuit , Summerside District, P. E. Island Conference, County of Prince, Province of Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
- [S13023] 1921 Canada Census, West Devon, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Llewellyn Sharp household #45, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Freetown; Reference Number RG 31; Folder Number 104. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Winnifred Mae Rayner1,2
F, #104209, b. 25 June 1912, d. 4 August 2011
| Birth* | Winnifred Mae Rayner was born on 25 June 1912.1 |
| She was the daughter of Melvin Scott Rayner and Elizabeth Mary Jones.2 |
| Marriage* | Winnifred Mae Rayner married Ernest Getson, son of William Getson and Matilda Ann Smith.1 |
| Death* | Winnifred Mae Rayner died on 4 August 2011, at age 99.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.88725,-63.976601.
Inscription: GETSON / W. Ernest Getson / May 2, 1900 - May 30, 1960 / His Wife / Winnifred Mae / June 25, 1912 - Aug. 4, 2011 / Thy rest is won.1
 Tombstone, W. Ernest Getson (1900-1960), his wife Winnifred Mae (1912-2011). Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S9059] Cemetery marker, Christ Church Cemetery, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. W. Ernest Getson, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 21 October 2013.
- [S13899] Obituaries - Florence Anne "Floie" Hall, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 28 February 2019. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
Winston Rayner1
M, #111715, b. 26 July 1940, d. 4 January 2007
Citations
- [S14223] Cemetery marker, United/Methodist Cemetery, Casumpec, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Winston Rayner & Lorraine Gamble, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.
Arthur Eldred Raynor1
M, #106774, b. 1925, d. 1944
| Name-Com | Arthur Eldred Raynor is commonly known as Eldred Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born in 1925.1 |
| He was the son of Stanley Ray Rayner and Mabel B. MacAusland.1 |
| Death* | Arthur Eldred Raynor died in 1944.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67365,-64.11571.
Inscription: RAYNOR / Arthur Eldred 1925 - 1944 / Beloved son of / Stanley E. & Mable Raynor.1,3
 Tombstone, Arthur Eldred Raynor (1925-1944). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S10186] Cemetery Transcripts, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 10-1 transcription.
- [S14290] Obituary, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S11761] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Arthur Eldred Raynor, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 17 July 2016.
