James Rayner1
M, #104731, b. 1812, d. 21 January 1871
| Birth* | James Rayner was born in 1812.2 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Simmons.1 |
| Death* | James Rayner died on 21 January 1871.2,3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.42004,-63.81049 .
Inscription: James / Rayner / Died / Jany. 21, 1871, / Age / 59 Years. / RAYNER
Left: Blessed / are the Dead / Which Die in / the Lord
Back: Mary / Simmons / Wife of / James / Rayner / Died Mar. 12, 1905, / Age 87 Years.2,3
 Tombstone, James Rayner (1812-1871), his wife Mary Simmons (1818-1905). St. John's Anglican Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.  Front inscription detail.  Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [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."
- [S8561] Cemetery Transcriptions, St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 17-2 (1998) Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
- [S10084] Cemetery Marker, St. John's Anglican Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James Rayner & Mary Simmons, Marker Inscription; read by David A. Walker, 25 June 2015.
- [S13019] Baptismal Record, John Watson Rayner, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1780-1983, St. Eleanors 1821-1852, (2 June 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism.
- [S10701] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 172, (12 October 1845). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
James Rayner1
M, #106400, b. 3 September 1845, d. 25 February 1923
| Birth* | James Rayner was born on 3 September 1845 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.2 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons.2 |
| Baptism | James Rayner was baptized on 12 October 1845 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. V. G. Wiggins.2 |
| Alt-Birth Date | An alternate recorded birth date is on 9 September 1846 in Prince Edward Island.3,4 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Ellen Milligan on 23 December 1868, in Prince Edward Island. They were married by license, by Rev. W.R. Frame. Witnesses were John W. Rayner and Agnes W. Rayner. Recorded 1 April 1869, by C. Young, Surrogate.5,1 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | James Rayner was head of the household in the census of May 1901 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).3 |
| Death* | He died on 25 February 1923, at age 77, in home, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Obituary: "Rayner, James
Summerside Journal - 28 February 1923, page 5, col. 2
Mr. James Rayner, Traveller's Rest, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25th, of pneumonia. He was born at the old Rayner Homestead, Traveller's Rest, Sept. 9th, 1846. His death makes the second break in a family of brothers and sisters, the first death being that of Mrs. John Harris, Sherbrooke, some years ago.
He is survived by five brothers: Silas Rayner, Tignish; John W., West Dover; William of Morris, Alta; David of Boston, Mass., Edward, West Devon; and one sister, Mrs. Fanny McDonald, Sherbrooke. Besides his wife, Mrs. James Rayner (nee Mary Ellen Milligan) there are left to mourn five sons and four daughters: Mrs. James Wagner, Freeland, P.E.I., Mrs. William Heffel, Traveller's Rest, Mrs. Chas. Mathieson, Kinde-y, Sask., and Mrs. H. E. England, Traveller's Rest, Frank J. and Boyd at home, Daniel, Traveller's Rest, John Weston, Holbrook, Mass. and Alfred B., Cheekwan, Alta. Services will take place today at the home at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Mr. Ross of Bedeque. Interment at People's Cemetery. Pallbearers B. L. Rayner, - Rayner, Archie H. Rayner and E. H. Rayner."6,4,7 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404078,-63.775984.
Inscription: RAYNER / James Rayner / 1846 - 1923 / His Wife / Mary E. Milligan / 1854 - 1927 / Frank J. Rayner / 1877 - 1946
Back: Daniel T. Rayner / 1879 - 1956 / His Wife / Jessie Maud Harkness / 1882 - 1959 / Margaret H. Shaw / 1888 - 1987.4,7
.jpg "Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.") Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. -back.jpg "Back inscription detail.") Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S10700] Baptism Record, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 68, (30 June 1884). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S10701] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 172, (12 October 1845). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [S11475] James Rayner and Ellen Milligan, (23 December 1868), Marriage Record, Marriages 1867-1871 Book #1, Page 142. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
- [S11476] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, published 28 February 1923, Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
- [S11473] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James Rayner family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.
James R. Rayner1
M, #102324, b. July 1905
| Birth* | James R. Rayner was born in July 1905 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | James R. 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  |
Citations
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
James Walter Rayner1
M, #107783, b. 1891, d. 1894
| Birth* | James Walter Rayner was born in 1891.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams. |
| Death* | James Walter Rayner died in 1894.1 |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried in the plot of Ann Yeo Williams, in the People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.68569,-64.23842.
Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Annie Yeo Williams / Wife of / Edward Raynor / Born 1863 / Died 1907
Left: In Loving / Memory of / Edward Raynor / Born 1855 / Died 1941
Also her sons / James Walter / Born 1891, / Died 1894. / Charles Joseph / Born 1893, / Died 1893.2,1
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Citations
- [S11842] Cemetery Marker, People's Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Edward Rayner & Annie Yeo Williams, tombstone inscription & photograph; recorded by David A. Walker, 10 September 2016.
- [S11015] Cemetery Transcripts, Peoples Cemetery, Mount Royal, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 6-3 transcription, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume.
James Wesley Rayner1
M, #102337, b. 2 October 1939, d. 28 November 1939
| Birth* | James Wesley Rayner was born on 2 October 1939.1 |
| He was the son of Wallace H. Rayner and Linnie M.1 |
| Death* | James Wesley Rayner died on 28 November 1939.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90609,-64.03516.
Our Darling / James Wesley / Rayner Oct. 2nd / Nov. 28th 1939.1 Tombstone, James Wesley Rayner (1939-1939). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S7334] Greenmount Church of Christ Cemetery. James Wesley Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 27 August 2012.
Jane Rayner1
F, #109403, b. circa 1876
| Birth* | Jane Rayner was born circa 1876 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Jane Rayner was enumerated on the census of 17 April 1891 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 46) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 36), their children, Fanny (age 23), Jane (age 15), Robina (age 13), Hume (age 10), twins Ella & Ethel (age 6), Melvin (age 4) and Alberta (age 3). John, Hume and Melvin were farmers. John was a farmer. The family religion was Church of England.1 |
Citations
- [S13018] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Rayner (Raynor) Household #98, 17 April 1891, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 19; Microfilm T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
Jennie Muriel Rayner1
F, #102321, b. 16 February 1901, d. 24 February 1982
| Name-Com | Jennie Muriel Rayner is commonly known as Jennie Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 16 February 1901 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2,1 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner and Jessie F. Baker.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Jennie Muriel 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* | Jennie Muriel Rayner married John Benjamin Thomas.1 |
| Death* | Jennie Muriel Rayner died on 24 February 1982, at age 81.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in United/Methodist Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Citations
- [S8557] Published transcripts, Lot 5-2, unknown repository, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker; PEIGS, 2004.
- [S7327] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 59, James Rayner household.
Jessie Aileen Rayner1
F, #104969, b. 18 September 1929, d. 30 January 2019
Jessie Aileen Rayner (1929-2019).
| Name-Com | Jessie Aileen Rayner is commonly known as Jessie Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 18 September 1929 in Alma, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.3,1 |
| She was the daughter of Marshall Harding Rayner and Dorothy Gordon.2 |
| Death* | Jessie Aileen Rayner died on 30 January 2019, at age 89, in Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Funeral | The funeral was held on 2 February 2019 in Funeral Chapel, East Prince Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40460,-63.77497.
Inscription: RAYNER / Jessie A. / Sept. 18, 1929 / Jan. 30, 2019 | Elizabeth F. / Feb 21, 1937 / Dec. 17, 2014.1
 Tombstone, Jessie A. Rayner (1929-2019), her sister Elizabeth F. Rayner (1937-2014). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S13771] Obituaries, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published 1 February 2019. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
- [S9541] Death - Elizabeth Rayner, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 17 December 2014. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
- [S11486] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Elizabeth Frances Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.
John Rayner1
M, #102290, b. 1777, d. 1844
| Name Variation | John Rayner is also known as Edward Rayner; this given name was recorded in the Probate Petition submitted by his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Cannon.2 |
| Birth* | He was born in 1777.3 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Hanover.1 |
| Death* | John Rayner died in 1844.3 |
Citations
- [S9354] Compiled by Ruth (Rayner) Dignan, "Family tree compilation" (Rayner Family File, held at Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Family tree."
- [S7294] Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner, Petition of Elizabeth (Cannon) Rayner to the Probate Court Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Wood folder, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Petition of Elizabeth Rayner.
- [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."
John Rayner1
M, #109502, b. circa 1808, d. 28 September 1879
Citations
- [S13057] Baptism Record, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, John James Rayner, St. John's Anglican Church Records, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 126. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S8561] Cemetery Transcriptions, St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 17-2 (1998) Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker.
John James Rayner1
M, #109501, b. 1 July 1837, d. 12 January 1936
Citations
- [S13057] Baptism Record, St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, John James Rayner, St. John's Anglican Church Records, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 126. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
- [S8557] Published transcripts, Lot 5-2, unknown repository, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker; PEIGS, 2004.
John James Rayner1
M, #104978, b. 2 September 1933, d. 18 March 2012
Citations
- [S13773] Cemetery marker, Baptist Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John James & Barbara Helen Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.
- [S9541] Death - Elizabeth Rayner, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 17 December 2014. Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
John R. Rayner1
M, #106772, b. 4 August 1896
| Birth* | John R. Rayner was born on 4 August 1896 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of Edward Rayner and Ann Yeo Williams.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | John 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
John W. Rayner1
M, #104115, b. 24 August 1914, d. 19 January 2000
| Birth* | John W. Rayner was born on 24 August 1914.1 |
| (First) Marriage* | He married first Freda Bell Ashley, daughter of Lowden Huestis Ashley and Susan Lewis, on 6 October 1937.1 |
| (Second) Marriage* | John W. Rayner married second Dorothy Susan MacLean, daughter of Alexander MacLean and Mary Coles, on 4 May 1964.1 |
| Death* | John W. Rayner died on 19 January 2000, at age 85.1 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.76375,-64.10837.
RAYNER / Aug. 24, 1914 John W. Rayner Jan. 19, 2000 / His Wife / Oct. 6, 1911 Freda B. Ashley Apr. 27, 1963 / Married Oct. 6, 1937 / His Second Wife / June 17, 1920 Dorothy S. MacLean / Married May 4, 1964 / The Lord is my Shepherd.1
 Tombstone, John W. Rayner (1914-2000), his first wife Freda Bell Ashley (1911-1963), his second wife Dorothy S. MacLean (1920- ). United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S8957] Cemetery marker, United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John W. Rayner & Freda B. Ashley, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 21 October 2013.
- [S14223] Cemetery marker, United/Methodist Cemetery, Casumpec, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Winston Rayner & Lorraine Gamble, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.
John Watson Rayner1
M, #102520, b. 17 March 1844, d. 2 July 1944
| Name-Com | John Watson Rayner is commonly known as John Rayner.3 |
| Name Variation | John Watson Rayner is also known as John Watson Raynor.4 |
| Birth* | He was born on 17 March 1844 in Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; his birth year was incorrectly recorded in the 1901 census as 1845.1 |
| He was the son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons.2 |
| Baptism | John Watson Rayner was baptized on 2 June 1844 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "John Watson, son of James Rayner of Lot 19, and Mary Simmons his wife was bapt. the 2nd June 1844." The officiating clergyman was Rev. Abraham Van Gelder Wiggins.2 |
| (First) Marriage* | He married first Agnes.5 |
| Marriage* | John Watson Rayner married Mary Anne Rayner, daughter of Charles Joseph Rayner and Mary Jane Rendle, 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.1,6 |
| Census HeadHousehold | John Rayner was head of the household in the census of 1881 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 38) were his wife Mary Ann Rayner (age 24), their children Mary (age 4), Rubina (age 3), Ervan (age 3 months) and Frances Ann (age 13), by John's first marriage to Agnes.7 |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 17 April 1891 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.8 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | He was head of the household in the census of 1901 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 |
| Census HeadHousehold | He was head of the household in the census of 1 June 1921 in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 78) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 70), John's brother Edward (age 64) and John's grandson Watson Childs (age 14), son of Elle Myrtle Rayner. John and Edward were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.9 |
| Death* | He died on 2 July 1944, at age 100, in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
Child of John Watson Rayner and Agnes
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Citations
- [S7453] Elaine Howes, "The Descendants of William Ellis & Hannah Tawton" . Unknown comments. Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of William Ellis."
- [S13019] Baptismal Record, John Watson Rayner, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials 1780-1983, St. Eleanors 1821-1852, (2 June 1844). Hereinafter cited as Baptism.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [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.
- [S16722] Baptismal Record, transcription, Frances Anne Rayner, St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Record Book Number 1. Record Book Page 17., (20 June 1869). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
- [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.
- [S16724] 1881 Census of Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #47 of John Raynor, digital copy of original census document, LAC Roll C_13162, Page 12, Record ID 1577::1609080. Library & Archives Canada, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S16721] 1921 Census of Canada, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of John Rayner, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 3.
- [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.
Joseph W. Rayner1
M, #102307, b. May 1874
| Birth* | Joseph W. Rayner was born in May 1874 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Joseph W. Rayner was enumerated on the census of 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.1 |
| Marriage* | Joseph W. Rayner married Elizabeth.2 |
| Census HeadHousehold* | Joseph W. Rayner was head of the household in the census of 1911 in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Joseph (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth (age 19), their children Silas (age 2) and Elijah (age 1). Joseph was a farmer. The family religion was Christian.2 1911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Rayner, his wife Elizabeth, their children Silas and Elijah. I assume that the birth year for Elijah should have been recorded as 1910, not 1909. |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | He was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Archibald Haywood Rayner in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Included in the household with Archibald (age 42) were his wife Belle (age 39), their children Hazel (age 15), George (age 14), Charles (age 13), Beatrice (age 11), Mildred (age 9), Olive (age 8) and Emily (age 5), Archibald's brother Joseph (age 45).3 |
| Burial* | Joseph W. Rayner was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.4 |
Citations
- [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
- [S7329] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 62, James Rayner household.
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
- [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,.
Keith G. Rayner1,2
M, #112074, b. 1932, d. 2009
Citations
- [S14642] Death Notice ~ Elmer Ethen Rayner, Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
- [S14652] Cemetery marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Keith G. Rayner & Barbara E. Jackman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Arthur Walker.
Kenneth Silas Rayner1
M, #71879, b. 10 May 1922, d. 18 December 1960
| Name-Com | Kenneth Silas Rayner is commonly known as Kenneth Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | He was born on 10 May 1922.3 |
| He was the son of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.2 |
| (Groom) Marriage* | Kenneth Silas Rayner married Marion MacCaull, daughter of Norman Guy MacCaull and Mary Ellen Morrison.2 |
| Death* | Kenneth Silas Rayner died on 18 December 1960, at age 38.3 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36173,-63.72568.
Inscription: RAYNER / In Loving Memory of / Kenneth Silas Rayner / Born May 10, 1922 / Entered Into Rest / Dec. 18, 1960.3,1
 Tombstone, Kenneth Silas Rayner (1922-1960). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S12450] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Kenneth Silas Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 19 July 2017.
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [S8572] Cemetery Transcript, Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 25-3 (1998), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
Laura Rayner1
F, #107506, b. March 1903
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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Lena Rayner1
F, #103831, b. circa 1911
| Birth* | Lena Rayner was born circa 1911 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of Benjamin Isaac Rayner Sr. and Sarah A. Baker.1 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Lena 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Lloyd W. Rayner1
M, #109400, b. 2 May 1893
| Birth* | Lloyd W. Rayner was born on 2 May 1893 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| He was the son of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Son) Census HeadHousehold | Lloyd W. Rayner 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.1 |
Citations
- [S13015] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John W. Rayner household #31, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island; Microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556, Page 5. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Loring Rayner1
M, #71876, b. 1911, d. 2004
| Birth* | Loring Rayner was born in 1911 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1,2 |
| He was the son of Ernest Clifford Rayner and Harriet Lea Olivia Williams.1 |
| Marriage* | Loring Rayner married Margaret H. Pickering.3 |
| Living* | Loring Rayner was living in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, in 1997.4 |
| Death* | He died in 2004.5 |
| Burial* | He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40604,-63.77548.
Inscription: RAYNER / 1910 Margaret H. Pickering 1965 / Wife of / 1912 I. Loring Rayner 2004.5
 Cemetery marker, I. Loring Rayner (1911-2004), his wife Margaret H. Pickering (1910-1965). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. |
Citations
- [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [S11505] Deaths, Mildred Mollison scrapbooks, newspaper and date unknown, MacNaught History Centre & Archives, Summerside, Prince Edward Island. Hereinafter cited as Mildred Mollison scrapbooks.
- [S14273] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. I. Loring Rayner & Margaret H. Pickering, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David Walker, 12 August 2019.
Louisa Rayner1
F, #102500, b. 23 July 1835
Citations
- [S7414] Baptism Record, Louisa Rayner, Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 131, (18 November 1837). Hereinafter cited as Baptism, Louisa Rayner.
Margaret H. Rayner1
F, #106405, b. 28 May 1888, d. 1987
| Name-Com | Margaret H. Rayner is commonly known as Maggie Rayner.2 |
| Birth* | She was born on 28 May 1888 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.2 |
| She was the daughter of James Rayner and Mary Ellen Milligan.2 |
| (Witness) Census HeadHousehold | Margaret H. 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).2 |
| Marriage* | Margaret H. Rayner married Mr. Shaw.1 |
| Death* | Margaret H. Rayner died in 1987.1 |
| Burial* | She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404078,-63.775984.
Inscription: RAYNER / James Rayner / 1846 - 1923 / His Wife / Mary E. Milligan / 1854 - 1927 / Frank J. Rayner / 1877 - 1946
Back: Daniel T. Rayner / 1879 - 1956 / His Wife / Jessie Maud Harkness / 1882 - 1959 / Margaret H. Shaw / 1888 - 1987.1
Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail. |
Citations
- [S11473] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James Rayner family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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, Library & Archives Canada, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Mary Rayner1
F, #114297, b. circa 1877
| Birth* | Mary Rayner was born circa 1877 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.1 |
| She was the daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner.1 |
| (Daughter) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 38) were his wife Mary Ann Rayner (age 24), their children Mary (age 4), Rubina (age 3), Ervan (age 3 months) and Frances Ann (age 13), by John's first marriage to Agnes.1 |
Citations
- [S16724] 1881 Census of Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #47 of John Raynor, digital copy of original census document, LAC Roll C_13162, Page 12, Record ID 1577::1609080. Library & Archives Canada, 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, 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 and Elizabeth Anne.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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
- [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [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, 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, 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, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.
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 Anne Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1881 in the household of John Rayner, as his wife, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 38) were his wife Mary Ann Rayner (age 24), their children Mary (age 4), Rubina (age 3), Ervan (age 3 months) and Frances Ann (age 13), by John's first marriage to Agnes.4 |
| (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.5 |
| (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 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Mary Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1921 in the household of John Watson Rayner, as his wife, in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 78) were his wife Mary Rayner (age 70), John's brother Edward (age 64) and John's grandson Watson Childs (age 14), son of Elle Myrtle Rayner. John and Edward were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.6 |
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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S16724] 1881 Census of Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #47 of John Raynor, digital copy of original census document, LAC Roll C_13162, Page 12, Record ID 1577::1609080. Library & Archives Canada, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S16721] 1921 Census of Canada, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of John Rayner, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 3.
- [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, Library & Archives Canada, 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, 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, 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, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume, Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [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, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [S10683] 1921 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Page 7, Family of Archibald Rayner.
Pansy Irene Rayner1
F, #112405, b. 7 March 1941, d. 23 April 2020
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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, n.pub., n.p., unknown volume Personal Archives 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, 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. Halloway.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, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of David Arthur Walker,.
- [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 1881 in the household of John Rayner, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Enumerated in the household of John Rayner (age 38) were his wife Mary Ann Rayner (age 24), their children Mary (age 4), Rubina (age 3), Ervan (age 3 months) and Frances Ann (age 13), by John's first marriage to Agnes.2 |
| (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 |
| Marriage* | Robina Rayner married Albert S. Leonard, son of A.C. Leonard and Charlotte Cochrane, on 24 November 1897, in Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..3 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Robina Rayner was enumerated on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as his wife, in Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 23) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 21) and their daughter Evelyn (age 1). Albert was an electrcian.4 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Robina Rayner was enumerated on the census of 16 April 1910 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as his wife, in Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 34) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 30) and their daughter Evelyn (age 11). Albert was an electrcian for an electric company.5 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Robina Rayner was enumerated on the census of 7 January 1920 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as his wife, in Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 43) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 41) and their daughter Evelyn (age 21). Also enumerated was William Gray (age 25), a lodger. Albert was a motorman for the street railroad.6 |
| (Wife) Census HeadHousehold | Robina Rayner was enumerated on the census of 10 April 1930 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as his wife, in Fitchburg, Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 53) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 51). Albert was an engineer for the street railway.7 |
Citations
- [S13018] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of John Rayner (Raynor) Household #98, 17 April 1891, Microfilm Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 19; Microfilm T-6383, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
- [S16724] 1881 Census of Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #47 of John Raynor, digital copy of original census document, LAC Roll C_13162, Page 12, Record ID 1577::1609080. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [S16725] Robina R. Rayner & Albert S. Leonard, (24 November 1897), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947, New England Historical Genealogical Society; New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records, Concord, New Hampshire Record ID: 5241::555003. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947.
- [S16726] U.S. Federal Census, Somersworth Ward 3, Strafford County, New Hampshire, household of Albert Leonard, 1 June 1900, digital copy of original census document, FHL Microfilm 1240952, Page 1. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S16727] U.S. federal Census 1910, Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Albert Leonard, 16 April 1910, Digital copy of original census document, NARA Reel T624_628, Page 2B, FHL Microfilm 1374641. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S16728] 1920 U.S. Census, Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Albert Leonard, 7 January 1920, digital copy of original census document, NARA T625_746, Page 4A, Record ID: 6061::108999779. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
- [S16729] 1930 U.S. Census, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Albert Leonard, 10 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Microfilm: 2340697, Page 11B, Record ID: 6224::19627788. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
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, 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).
- [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"
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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, 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, 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, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
- [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
- [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, 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, 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, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- [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,.
