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. 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, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [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 Rayner.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, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 10-1 (2005), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [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, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 10-1 (2005), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [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.
Eliza Raynor1
F, #71384, b. 1851, d. 1882
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
Ella Raynor1
F, #70686
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
Elsie Evelyn Raynor1
F, #102285, b. 2 June 1898, d. 25 September 1923
| Name-Com | Elsie Evelyn Raynor is commonly known as Elsie Rayner.3,4 |
| Birth* | She was born on 2 June 1898 in residence, St. Nicholas, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.2 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Elsie 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.5 |
| Baptism | Elsie Evelyn Raynor was baptized on 7 October 1901 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. T. C. Mellor.2 |
| (Witness) Marriage | She witnessed the marriage of Winnifred Bell Rayner and Llewellyn Sharp 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.6,7 |
| (Bride) Marriage* | Elsie Evelyn Raynor married Charles Wesley Wood, son of James Wood Jr. and Priscilla Baker, on 16 October 1916 in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Charles was a bachelor, living in West Devon, Elsie a spinster, also living in West Devon.3,1 |
| Death* | Elsie Evelyn Raynor died on 25 September 1923, at age 25.4 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67336,-64.11569.
Inscription: In loving memory of / Elsie E. Rayner / Beloved wife of Charles W. Wood / Died Sept. 25, 1923 / Aged 24 years / Safe in the arms of Jesus.4
 Tombstone, Elsie E. Rayner (1899-1923). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.  Inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S11018] Charles Wood & Elsie Evelyn Raynor, (16 October 1916), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada RG19, Series3, Subseries4, Marriage Licenses, 1916. Hereinafter cited as Marriage 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.
- [S7283] West Devon Methodist Church Register, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, West Devon United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #4, Page 9, #257, (9 September 1917, James Wesley Wood). Hereinafter cited as West Devon Church Register.
- [S7289] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery. Elsie E. Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.
- [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.
- [S10186] Cemetery Transcripts, United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 10-1 transcription, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 10-1 (2005), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
Phyllis Lillian Raynor
F, #16788, b. 10 June 1916
Carrie K. Rayworth1
F, #101265, b. 1890, d. 1943
| Birth* | Carrie K. Rayworth was born in 1890.1 |
| Marriage* | She married Brenton A. Read, son of Alpheus Palmer Read and Margaret Olive Ward.1 |
| Death* | Carrie K. Rayworth died in 1943.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Point de Bute Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Inscription: Brenton A. Read / 1892 - 1971 / His Wife / Carrie K. Rayworth / 1890 - 1943 / READ.1 Tombstone, Brenton A. Read (1892-1971) and his wife Carrie K. Rayworth (1890-1943). Point de Bute Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Citations
- [S6571] Marker - Brenton A. Read. Brenton A. Read, tombstone inscription; recorded by David A. Walker, 4 July 2004.
Hannah Rayworth1
F, #69418
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
Louisa Adelaide Rayworth
F, #15854, b. 1835, d. 1925
| Birth* | Louisa Adelaide Rayworth was born in 1835. |
| Death* | She died in 1925. |
Susan Rayworth1
F, #43459
Citations
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S671] Box 234, APO San Francisco, CA 96555 Mrs. Larry Throop, Early Settlers of Cumberland Township, Nova Scotia (Boston, Massachusetts: National Genealogical Society Quarterly, 1979). Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of Cumberland Township, Nova Scotia.
Max Razo1
M, #50677
Citations
- [S1003] Collected by Edward Hiram and Evelyn Mae (Nilson) Mahoney, compiler, Mahoney Family Ancestry & History : self published). Hereinafter cited as Mahoney Family Ancestry & History.
Abigail Read1 
F, #94540, b. 30 December 1638
Citations
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Ainsley Read1
M, #101346, b. August 1909, d. 1932
Citations
- [S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm, Page 3. Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Alan Rattenbury Read1
M, #100648, b. 1923, d. 27 October 1944
| Name-Com | Alan Rattenbury Read is commonly known as Alan Read.2,1 |
| Birth* | He was born in 1923 in Summerside (Read's Corner), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,3 |
| He was the son of George Washington Read and Maude Rattenbury.2 |
| Death* | Alan Rattenbury Read died on 27 October 1944, in Belgium; Obituary: "Another S'side Soldier Killed; Alan R. Read
The sad news was received by Mrs. Maud Read of Read's Corner, near Summerside, informing her of the death in action of her son, Alan Rattenbury Read.
The telegram read: "The Minister of Defence regrets to inform you that Rifleman Alan Rattenbury Read has been officially reported killed in action on the 27th of October. If any further information becomes available it will be forwarded as soon as received."
Fusilier Read was 20 years of age. He enlisted in December last and left for overseas in the spring.
He is survived by his mother and four brothers: David in Charlottetown, Benjamin, Morton and Ernest all at home. Prior to enlisting he was employed with the P.E.I. Bag Company in Summerside.2,1 World War II Honour Roll, Alan R. Read (1923-1944). |
| Burial* | He was buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, between Brugge and Ghent, Belgium. Grave reference: IX. F. 6.
Inscription: F. 82741 Rifleman / A. R. Read / The Regina Rifle Regiment / 27th October 1944 Age 21 / Greater love / Hath no man than this. / That a man lay down / his life for his friends.2.jpg "Military tombstone, Alan R. Read (1923-1944), Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, between Brugge and Ghent, Belgium.") Military tombstone, Alan R. Read (1923-1944), Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, between Brugge and Ghent, Belgium. |
Citations
- [S9085] Another S'side Soldier Killed, Alan R. Read, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 6 November 1944, page 1, col. 13. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
- [S6274] Alan R. Read entry Death Record - Alan R. Read Veterans Affairs Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record - Alan R. Read.
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Alexander Balfour Read1
M, #99964, b. 25 October 1879, d. 12 September 1909
Balfour Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
| Name-Com | Alexander Balfour Read is commonly known as Balfour.2,3 |
| Birth* | He was born on 25 October 1879 in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop.1 |
| (Son) Census HeadHousehold | Balfour Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2 |
| (Witness) Group Photo | Alexander Balfour Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , 1894.4 |
| (Son) Census HeadHousehold | Balfour Read was enumerated on the census of April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. in the household with David (age 56) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 51), children Balfour (age 22), Elytha (age 24), Emeline (age 19), George (age 16), Cecelia (age 15), Cassie (age 12) and Nelson (age 10). David was a farmer, Balfour and George were farmer's sons, Elytha a school teacher.3 |
| Biographical Note* | In 1905 he went to British Columbia, where he worked in gold mines.1 |
| Death* | Alexander Balfour Read died on 12 September 1909, at age 29, in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada; Obituary: "Islander Drowned in British Columbia
A. Balfour Read Misses His Footing While Crossing a Railway Bridge and Falls to the River Below
Many friends will regret to learn of the sad drowning of A. Balfour Read, son of David P. Read, Read’s Corner, which occurred near Castlegar, on the Columbia River. On Sept. 12, while crossing the high railway bridge at night he missed his footing and fell to the river below. The body was not recovered until October 5th. He was buried at Nelson, B.C. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. J. T. Ferguson. He leaves to mourn his father and mother, three brothers, Joseph E., Erie, B.C; George at home; and Nelson B., Summerside; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Hawke, Malden, Mass; Mrs. Melville Bradshaw, Summerside; Mrs. William McKay, New Annan; Cecilia, Summerside; and Cassie at home. The deceased was 31 years of age and was employed in a lumber mill at Castlegar. He left Summerside about seven years ago and was home on a visit two years ago."5 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. There is an inscription on the family tombstone in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island - "A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31 / Columbia River, B.C.".1 |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, unknown repository Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
- [S6255] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, unknown repository Page 1, Family #10.
- [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S9071] Islander Drowned in British Columbia, Summerside Journal, Summerside, published 19 October 1910, page 1, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.
Alfred Edwin Read1
M, #103334, b. 15 October 1906, d. 27 January 1917
| Name-Com | Alfred Edwin Read is commonly known as Alfred Read.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 15 October 1906 in Erie, British Columbia, Canada.2,1 |
| He was the son of Joseph Edgar Read and Harriet Wortman.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alfred Edwin Read was enumerated on the census of 22 June 1911 in the household of Joseph Edgar Read in Erie, British Columbia, Canada. Included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 35), their sons Alfred (age 4) and Royal (age 3), and an unrelated boarder named May Curwin (age 22), a school teacher. Joseph was a grocer. The family religion was Baptist.2 |
| Death* | Alfred Edwin Read died on 27 January 1917, at age 10, in Kootenay Lake Hospital, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S8242] Correspondence with Nancy Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S8241] 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia, of Joseph E. Read household #142, 22-23 June 1911, on-line digitial copy from microfilm, LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 9. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Alice Read1
F, #104035, b. circa 1920, d. 2007
| Birth* | Alice Read was born circa 1920 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alice Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.1 |
| (Witness) Marriage | Alice Read witnessed the marriage of Arvilla Mason Read and Beverly James Wood on 1 February 1938 in United Church Parsonage, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #29383. Beverly was a farmer, bachelor, 22 years of age, Baptist, living at Wood Point, Westmorland County. Arvilla was a "girl at home", spinster, 20 years of age, Baptist, living at Dorchester Cape.3 |
| Name Variation | As of 1940, Alice Read is also known as Alice Reid; this spelling of her surname was recorded on the Official Notice of Marriage.2 |
| Marriage* | She married Elijah Dixon Hicks, son of Willard Hicks and Mary A. Estabrooks, on 17 August 1940, in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. They were married by license, #35095. Elijah was a soldier, bachelor, 19 years of age, Baptist, living in Sussex, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Alice was at home, a spinster, 19 years of age, Baptist, living in Middle Sackville, New Brunswick.2 |
| Death* | Alice Read died in 2007.4 |
Citations
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8859] Official Notice of Marriage, Elijah Dixon Hicks & Alice Reid marriage, 17 August 1940, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F20016, Code B4/1940, Number 20203.
- [S8872] Westmorland County Marriage Registration, Beverly J. Wood & Arvilla M. Reid marriage, 1 February 1928, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F20009, Code B4/1928, Number 10595.
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, unknown location.
Alice P. Read1
F, #95408, b. 17 October 1892
| Birth* | Alice P. Read was born on 17 October 1892 in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.2 |
| She was the daughter of James Johnson Read and Sophia Mary Oulton.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alice P. Read was enumerated on the census of between 10 April 1901 and 12 April 1901 in the household of James Johnson Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Johnson (age 58) were his second wife Sophia Oulton (age 36), and their children Edith (age 12), Alice (age 9), William (age 7) and James Turner (age 4). Johnson was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. Johnson Read's farm was adjacent to that of Frank Townshend.2 |
Citations
- [S2470] Census 1901: J. Johnson Read - Westmorland, J. Johnson Read #52, 1901, Image file from original census page, T-6445, District Number 24, Subdistrict h-3. Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick. David Arthur Walker,.
- [S5500] 1901 Canada Census - James Johnson Read, Household #52, 10-12 April 1901, Microfilm, Roll T-6445, Page 5. Jolicure, Westmorland County, District #24, Westmorland Subdistrict #H-3. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Allison Read1
M, #106323, b. November 1834, d. 1842
Citations
- [S709] W. C. Milner, History of Sackville, New Brunswick (Sackville, New Brunswick: Tribune Press Ltd., 1994 (first ed. 1934)), page 70. Hereinafter cited as History of Sackville, New Brunswick.
- [S10664] Burial Transcriptions, Upper Sackville Cemetery, Sackville Parish, Allison Read transcriptions, http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~damery/WE/…, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
Alpheus Palmer Read1
M, #101313, b. 24 February 1867, d. 22 October 1937
| Name-Com | Alpheus Palmer Read is commonly known as Alpheus Read.3,4 |
| Birth* | He was born on 24 February 1867 in Upper Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.2,3,4 |
| He was the son of John Gideon Read and Mary Jane Tower.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alpheus Palmer Read was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.5 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alpheus Palmer Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.6 |
| (Witness) Marriage | Alpheus Palmer Read witnessed the marriage of John Read and Phoebe Annie Ward on 30 July 1890 in Parish of Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, with consent of parents. Witnesses were John's brother Alpheus and his wife Maggie Ward.7 |
| (First) Marriage* | Alpheus Palmer Read married first Margaret Olive Ward, daughter of Rufus C. Ward and Julia Augusta Chapman, on 9 December 1890 in the residence of the bride's parents, Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license. Alpheus was 23 years old, living in Rockport, a bachelor, farmer and Methodist. Maggie was 24 years old, living in Rockport, a spinster and Methodist. They were married by Rev. S. T. Teed of Dorchester. "Married at the residence of the bride's parents, Rockport (West. Co.) 9th inst., by Rev. S. T. Teed, Alpheus P. Read / Maggie O. Ward daughter of Rufus C. Ward, Esq." (Chignecto Post.)8,9 |
| Occupation | Alpheus Palmer Read was a sailor, at the time of his son Vincent's birth, as declared on the Late Registration of Birth for Vincent. in 1896.1 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 15 April 1901 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Alpheus (age 34) were his wife Maggie Ward (age 34), and sons Brenton (age 9), Frank (age 7), Vincent (age 4) and Bert (age 2). Alpheus was a seaman.3 |
| (Second) Marriage* | He married second Lucinda May Tower, daughter of Robert Tower and Ellen, on 16 July 1903 in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, they were married by license, by Rev. Wm. Harrison of Dorchester, New Brunswick. Alpheus was 36 years old, a widower, living in Johnson's Mills, a seaman and Methodist. Lucy was 24 years old, a spinster, living in Johnson's Mills and Baptist. Witnesses were Amelia Quigley and Carrie Harrison.10,11 |
| Census HeadHousehold | Alpheus Palmer Read was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.12 |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1921 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.13 |
| Moved* | He and Lucinda May Tower moved to Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, circa 1929.4 |
| Occupation* | Alpheus Palmer Read was a farmer until 1930.4 |
| Death* | He died on 22 October 1937, at age 70, in Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage, due to arteriosclerosis, after two days. The informant for his Certificate of Registration of Death was his wife Lucinda.4 |
| Burial* | He was buried on 24 October 1937 in Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S6610] Late Registration of Births - Vincent Henry Read, Vincent Henry Read, Microfilm image Microfilm F18788, Code 1896-R-7 (filed 15 July 1965), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6604] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Alpheus P. Read, Alpheus P. Read, Microfilm F18759, Code 1867-R-4 (1867), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6603] 1901 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #125, 15 April 1901, Microfilm, LAC Roll T-6445, Page 13, Line 36. Sackville, Westmorland County, New brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6609] Certificate of Registration of Death - Alpheus P. Read, death certificate (PANB microfilm F19340, Vol. 111, Regn. #13983, filed 30 October 1937), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Certificate - Alpheus P. Read.
- [S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm, LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm, LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6672] Marriage Certificate - John Read & Phoebe Ward, John Read & Phoebe Ward marriage, 30 July 1890 . PANB Film F13657, Ref. B4/1890, Number 2577.
- [S6605] Marriage Registration - Alpheus Read & Maggie Ward, Alpheus Read & Maggie Ward marriage, 9 December 1890, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F13657, Ref. B4/1890, Number 2575.
- [S6606] Married: Alpheus P. Read & Maggie O. Ward, Chignecto Post, Sackville, New Brunswick, 11 December 1890, Daniel F. Johnson's New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics, Volume 76, Number 1718.. Hereinafter cited as Chignecto Post.
- [S6607] Marriage Registration - Alpheus Read & Lucy M. Tower, Alpheus Read & Lucy M. Tower marriage, 16 July 1903, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F15908, Ref. B4/1903, Number 2907.
- [S6611] Certificate of Registration of Birth - John Ainsworth Read, John Ainsworth Read, Microfilm F20738, Code 1905-802199 (filed 12 Sept. 1927), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6612] 1911 Canada Census - Alpheus Read, Household #120, 1911, Microfilm, Page 12, Line 19. Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8852] Late Registration of Birth, Orpha May Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB F22209, Code 1908--802562 (filed 13 May 1972), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8856] Late Registration of Birth, Thelma Virginia Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB microfilm F23682, Code 1912--802502 (filed 30 November 1962), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8851] Late Registration of Birth, Emma Elaine Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB F24380, Code 1915--802606 (filed 7 August 1967), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8857] Late Registration of Birth, Arvilla Mason Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB microfilm F24972, Code 1917--802590 (filed 4 August 1947), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8825] Late Registration of Birth, Angus Archibald Read, Microfilm F25350, Code 1918--802772 (7 Sept. 1956), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Alton G. Read1,2
M, #101337, b. 31 August 1869, d. 1930
| Birth* | Alton G. Read was born on 31 August 1869 in Upper Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of John Gideon Read and Mary Jane Tower.2 |
| Alt-Birth Date | An alternate recorded birth date is on 31 August 1870.3 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alton G. Read was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.4 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alton G. Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Alton G. Read was enumerated on the census of 1891 in the household of John Gideon Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.5 |
| Marriage* | Alton G. Read married Edith L. Ward, daughter of Ruben Ward and Olive, on 22 December 1891, in Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. They were married by license.6 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Alton G. Read was head of the household in the census of between 12 April 1901 and 15 April 1901 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.3 |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of between 3 June 1911 and 6 June 1911 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.7 |
| Death* | He died in 1930.8 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Rockport, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.8 |
Citations
- [S6615] Certificate of Registration of Birth - Alton G. Read, Alton G. Read, Microfilm F18760, Code 1869-R-5 (filed 31 August 1869), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S6613] 1881 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #324, 1881, Microfilm, LAC Roll C_13183, Page 69. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6616] 1901 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #114, 12-15 April 1901, Microfilm, LAC Roll T-6445, Page 12. Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6619] 1871 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #151, 1871, Microfilm, LAC Roll C-10392, Page 44. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6620] 1891 Canada Census - John G. Read, Household #283, 1891, Microfilm, LAC Roll T-6306, Page 60. Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6617] Marriage Registration - Alton G. Read & Edith L. Ward, Alton G. Read & Edith L. Ward marriage, 22 December 1891, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Microfilm F13660, Ref. B4/1891, Number 2636.
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm, Page 3. Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6671] John Read On-line database, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada; , 1907.
Alton G. Read1
M, #101342, b. 25 July 1897
Citations
- [S6616] 1901 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #114, 12-15 April 1901, Microfilm, LAC Roll T-6445, Page 12. Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6618] 1911 Canada Census - Alton G. Read, Household #36, 3 - 7 June 1911, Microfilm, Page 3. Sackville Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Angus Archibald Read1
M, #104010, b. 20 December 1918, d. 1975
| Birth* | Angus Archibald Read was born on 20 December 1918 in Hardledge (Dorchester RR#3), Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was his mother, Lucinda May Tower, dated 7 September 1956, at Moncton, New Brunswick. Lucinda was living in Moncton at this time.1 |
| He was the son of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Angus Archibald Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.2 |
| Marriage* | Angus Archibald Read married Hermance Read.3 |
| (Witness) Marriage | Angus Archibald Read witnessed the marriage of Rupert Read and Dorothy Lillian McColgan on 17 July 1942 in the Parsonage, Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; they were married by license, #41221. Rupert was a farmer, 21 years of age, bachelor, Baptist, living at Dorchester Cape, New Brunswick. Dorothy was a school teacher, 24 years of age, spinster, member of the United Church of Canada, living in Little Shemogue, Westmorland County.4 |
| Death* | Angus Archibald Read died in 1975.3 |
Citations
- [S8825] Late Registration of Birth, Angus Archibald Read, Microfilm F25350, Code 1918--802772 (7 Sept. 1956), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, unknown location.
- [S8873] New Brunswick Marriage Registration, Rupert Murray Reid & Dorothy Lillian McColgan marriage, 17 July 1942, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F20027, Code B4/1942, Number 29671.
Ann Read
F, #9357, b. 1788, d. 1855
Citations
- [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Ann Read1
F, #93325, b. circa 1788, d. 3 November 1853
Ann Read1
F, #93670, b. circa 1835
| Birth* | Ann Read was born circa 1835.1 |
| She was the daughter of George Read and Sarah Richardson.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Ann Read was enumerated on the census of 1851 in the household of George Read in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Included in the household with George (age 53) were his wife Sarah Richardson (age 47), and children Charles (age 13), James (age 8), Ann (age 16), Jane (age 10) and Celia (age 5). George was a farmer.2 |
Citations
- [S2119] Census 1851: Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick, 1851, Microfilm Roll C-998, , Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, unknown repository.
- [S5493] 1851 Canada Census - George Read, Line 4, 1851, Microfilm, Roll C_998, Page 4. Westmorland County, Westmorland Subdistrict 89. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Ann Read1
F, #95684, b. 23 March 1695
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Annie Read1
F, #106061, b. circa 1870
Citations
- [S10419] 1881 Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Eliphalet Read household #230, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-13184, Page 57. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Arlotta Letitia Read1
F, #99880, b. 1839, d. 1912
| Birth* | Arlotta Letitia Read was born in 1839 in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.1 |
| She was the daughter of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell.1 |
| Marriage* | Arlotta Letitia Read married William MacGregor.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arlotta Letitia Read was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of William MacGregor in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with William (age 45) were his wife Arlotta Read (age 41), their children Rosarah (age 18), Rosalind/Roselen (age 17), Eliza/Bertha (age 16), Dora (age 13), Theresa (age 11), Etta/Ettie (age 9), William (age 6), Whitmore (age 3) and Viola/Vie (age 1). William was a farmer, Rosarah was a dress maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arlotta Letitia Read was enumerated on the census of 9 April 1891 in the household of William MacGregor in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with William (age 55) were his wife Arlotta Read (age 51), their children Etta (age 18), Whitmore (age 13), Ella Violet (age 11), and Lemuel (age 9). William was a farmer, Etta was a school teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. [Note: Arlotta's birthplace and that of her parents was incorrectly recorded as Nova Scotia. She was actually born in Prince Edward Island, her parents in New Brunswick.]3 |
| Living* | Arlotta Letitia Read was living in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1902.4 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | She was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Fitzroy St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with widowed Arlotta (Read) MacGregor (age 79) were her grandsons Ivan (age 11) and William (age 9), sons of Whitmore MacGregor and Annie MacLean.5-macgregor-household.jpg "1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Arlotta (Read) MacGregor and her grandsons Ivan and William, sons of Whitmore MacGregor.") 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Arlotta (Read) MacGregor and her grandsons Ivan and William, sons of Whitmore MacGregor. |
| Death* | She died in 1912, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40551,-63.77751.
Inscription: William MacGregor / 1836 - 1901 / His Wife / Arlotta Read / 1839 - 1912 / MACGREGOR.6 Tombstone, William MacGregor (1836-1901), his wife Arlotta Read (1839-1912). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Children of Arlotta Letitia Read and William MacGregor
|
 Ernest MacGregor1 b. 1860 Rosara Marjorie MacGregor+7 b. 10 May 1863, d. 1923- Rosalind MacGregor1 b. 1864, d. 1936
- Eliza MacGregor2 b. c 1865
- Bertha MacGregor1 b. 1866, d. 1951
- Dora MacGregor1 b. 1867, d. 1953
- Theresa MacGregor1 b. 1869, d. 29 Jan 1937
- Etta MacGregor1 b. 1871
- Whitemore Read MacGregor+1,8 b. 24 Mar 1876, d. 26 Apr 1947
- William MacGregor1 b. 1878, d. 1968
- Ella Violet MacGregor1 b. 1880, d. 1950
- Lemuel Everett MacGregor1 b. 14 Jan 1883, d. 14 Jan 1915
|
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S7995] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William MacGregor household #87, 1881, digital copy of original image, LAC microfilm C-13162. Page 21. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S7996] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of William MacGregor household #19, 1891, digital copy of original image, LAC microfilm T-6383. Page 19. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8009] Death of Capt. Thomas Whittemore Read, Agriculturist, Summerside, 31 May 1902, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
- [S8004] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Arlotta (Read) MacGregor household #150, 1911, digital copy of original image, LAC microfilm T-20326 to T-20460. Page 14. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S6278] Cemetery Marker - Arlotta Read. William MacGregor & Arlotta Read, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
- [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), vol. 1, p. 203. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
- [S7997] British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986, on-line transcription British Columbia Archives Film B13193, LDS Film Number 2032477, Digital Folder Number 004437854, Image Number 02278, Registration Number 004246 (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FLRF-JDF : accessed 19 Feb 2013), Whitemore Read Macgregor, 1947), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as British Columbia Death Registrations.
Arthulenda Eliza Read1
F, #106042, b. circa 1852
| Birth* | Arthulenda Eliza Read was born circa 1852 in New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Joshua A. Read and Rebecca Allen.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arthulenda Eliza Read was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Joshua A. Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Included in the household with Joshua (age 46) were his wife, Rebecca Allen (age 43), their children, Eliphalet (age 19), Sarah Jane (age 17), Cynthia Ann (age 15), Catherine (age 13), Ephraim (age 11), Arthulenda Eliza (age 9), Benjamin (age 7), Joshua Temple (age 5), Rebecca (age 3), Havelock (age 1) and Sarah Jane's husband, Simeon Kay (age 23). Joshua, Eliphalet and Simeon were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arthulenda Eliza Read was enumerated on the census of 1871 in the household of Joshua A. Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Joshua (age 55) were his wife Rebecca Allen (age 52), their children, Ephraim (age 21), Arthulenda (age 19), Joshua (age 15), Rebecca (age 13), Havelock (age 11) and Mary (age 6). The family religion was Baptist.2 |
Citations
- [S10392] 1861 Canada Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Joshua Reid household number 11, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-1006, page 2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10387] 1871 Canada Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Joshua Reid household number 19, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-10392, page 7. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Arvilla Mason Read1
F, #104033, b. 9 July 1917, d. 15 December 2004
| Birth* | Arvilla Mason Read was born on 9 July 1917 in Johnson's Mills, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; the informant for her Late Registration of Birth was her mother, Lucinda May (Tower) Read (recorded here as Reid), of Dorchester Cape, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, dated 4 August 1947 at Dorchester, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.1 |
| She was the daughter of Alpheus Palmer Read and Lucinda May Tower.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Arvilla Mason Read was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Alpheus Palmer Read in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Included in the household with Alpheus (age 54) were his second wife Lucinda Tower (age 42), children Mary (age 18), Robert (age 16), John (age 15), Kenneth (age 14), Orpha (age 12), George (age 11), Virginia (age 9), Elaine (age 6), Arvilla (age 4), Angus (age 2), Rupert (5 months) and Alice (age 4 months - sic). The family religion was Baptist.2 |
| Name-Com | Arvilla Mason Read is commonly known as Arvilla Reid, in 1938 this spelling of her surname was recorded as Reid on the Official Notice of Marriage.3 |
| Marriage* | She married Beverly James Wood, son of George William Wood and Mary Belle Brown, on 1 February 1938, in United Church Parsonage, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. They were married by license, #29383. Beverly was a farmer, bachelor, 22 years of age, Baptist, living at Wood Point, Westmorland County. Arvilla was a "girl at home", spinster, 20 years of age, Baptist, living at Dorchester Cape.3 |
| Death* | Arvilla Mason Read died on 15 December 2004, at age 87, in Drew Nursing Home, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.4 |
| Burial* | She was buried in Westcock Cemetery, Westcock, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S8857] Late Registration of Birth, Arvilla Mason Read, digital copy of original Late Registration of Birth PANB microfilm F24972, Code 1917--802590 (filed 4 August 1947), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
- [S8858] 1921 Canada Census, Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Alpheus Read household #48, 1921, digital copy of original image, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 38, Page #5. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8872] Westmorland County Marriage Registration, Beverly J. Wood & Arvilla M. Reid marriage, 1 February 1928, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. PANB microfilm F20009, Code B4/1928, Number 10595.
- [S8864] Sharon Reid, Family history records, unknown location.
Beatrice Lefurgey Read1
F, #100641, b. 1885, d. 1889
| Name-Com | Beatrice Lefurgey Read is commonly known as Beatrice.2 |
| Birth* | She was born in 1885 in residence, Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| She was the daughter of Thomas Whittemore Read and Elvira Davidson.2 |
| Baptism | Beatrice Lefurgey Read was baptized on 12 July 1887 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397,-63.79075; the officiating clergyman was C. F. Lowe.1 |
| Death* | She died in 1889.2 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545,-63.77748. Tall square obelisk.
Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READ
Left: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.
Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.
Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.
Footstones: Father Mother.2 Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Left inscription detail.  Right inscription detail.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S6258] Baptism Record - Beatrice Lefurgey Read, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 81. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Beatrice Lefurgey Read.
- [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read. Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
Benjamin Read
M, #9362, b. circa 1777, d. 11 November 1853
| Birth* | Benjamin Read was born circa 1777 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.1,2 |
| He was the son of Eliphalet Read and Sarah Bucklin of Providence. |
| (Second) Marriage* | Benjamin Read married second Jane Allen.3 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Benjamin Read was head of the household in the census of 1851 in Botsford Parish, Bayside (Port Elgin RR), Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Included in the household with Benjamin (age 73) were his wife Jane Allen (age 65). Benjamin's occupation was farmer. They lived on the farm adjacent to their son Joshua.4 |
| Death* | He died on 11 November 1853.5 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Reade Cemetery, Bayside (Port Elgin RR), Westmorland County, New Brunswick.
Inscription: Benjamin Read / Died Nov. 11, 1853 / aged 76 years / His Wife / Jane / Died Mar. 11, 1854 / aged 72 years.5
 Tombstone, Benjamin Read (1777-1853), his wife Jane Allen (1782-1854). Reade Cemetery, Bayside (Port Elgin RR), Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. |
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
- [S115] Douglas Ayer, online http://home.earthlink.net/~dougayer, Douglas Ayer (), downloaded 2003.
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
- [S10404] 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia (Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick), household of Benjamin Reid, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-996, line 12. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S10403] Cemetery marker, Reade Cemetery, Bayside (Port Elgin RR), Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Benjamin Read & Jane Allen, transcription; read by John L. Read, 11 November 1906.
Benjamin Read1
M, #95693, b. 8 November 1743
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861). Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Benjamin Read1
M, #99869
Citations
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Benjamin Read1
M, #100686, b. 24 December 1921, d. 4 April 1997
| Birth* | Benjamin Read was born on 24 December 1921 in Summerside (Reads Corner), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of George Washington Read and Maude Rattenbury.1 |
| Death* | Benjamin Read died on 4 April 1997, at age 75.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40539,-63.77554.
Inscription: READ / David Nelson Read / June 24, 1920 - Oct. 29, 1982 / Benjamin Read / Dec. 24, 1921 - Apr. 4, 1997 / Rest in Peace.1 Tombstone, David Nelson Read (1920-1982), his brother Benjamin Read (1921-1997). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S6283] Cemetery Marker - David Nelson Read. David Nelson Read & Benjamin Read, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 22 August 2011.
- [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
Benjamin Read1
M, #106026
Citations
- [S10393] Births, Registration Division of westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada, birth registration entry, digital image of original page PANB microfilm F13392, Code A5/1874, Number 57 (7 April 1874), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
Benjamin Read1
M, #106038, b. 1769
Citations
- [S2575] History of the Reed Family in Europe and America, Jacob Whittemore Reed, compiler, (Boston: John Wilson & Son (Reprinted by Higginson Book Company), 1861), page 245. Hereinafter cited as History of the Reed Family in Europe and America.
Benjamin Read1
M, #106043, b. circa 1854
| Birth* | Benjamin Read was born circa 1854 in New Brunswick.1 |
| He was the son of Joshua A. Read and Rebecca Allen.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Benjamin Read was enumerated on the census of 1861 in the household of Joshua A. Read in Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Included in the household with Joshua (age 46) were his wife, Rebecca Allen (age 43), their children, Eliphalet (age 19), Sarah Jane (age 17), Cynthia Ann (age 15), Catherine (age 13), Ephraim (age 11), Arthulenda Eliza (age 9), Benjamin (age 7), Joshua Temple (age 5), Rebecca (age 3), Havelock (age 1) and Sarah Jane's husband, Simeon Kay (age 23). Joshua, Eliphalet and Simeon were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.1 |
Citations
- [S10392] 1861 Canada Census, Botsford Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, of Joshua Reid household number 11, digital image of original page, Library & Archives Canada microfilm C-1006, page 2. Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.