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William Donald

M, #11352, b. August 1728, d. 10 February 1812

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Birth	William Donald was born in August 1728, in ScotlandG.¹
Marriage	He married Margaret.¹
Death	He died on 10 February 1812.¹
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.52986, -63.68685G. In Memory of / William Donald / died / Feb. 10, 1812 / Æt. 83 yr's 6 mos. / Also His Wife / Margaret / died April 24, 1867 / (rest is below ground.)¹ Tombstone, William Donald (1728-1812), his wife Margaret (?-1867). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child with Margaret d. 24 April 1867

Son	William Donald+ b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842

Citations

[S8782] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Donald, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 August 2013.

James Donald

M, #11353, b. 10 February 1796, d. 8 April 1864

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Birth	James Donald was born on 10 February 1796, in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Agnes Mary Ramsay daughter of Edward Ramsay and Flora Mackay, in March 1826.
Death	James Donald died on 8 April 1864 in Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Children with Agnes Mary Ramsay b. 22 August 1804, d. 20 December 1884

Daughter	Flora Donald+
Son	John Ramsay Donald b. 10 August 1828, d. 1901

John Donald

M, #11354, b. 11 July 1798, d. 26 July 1880

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Birth	John Donald was born on 11 July 1798, in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Janet Ramsay daughter of Edward Ramsay and Flora Mackay, on 12 January 1827.
Death	John Donald died on 26 July 1880 in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Princetown Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52984, -63.68667G. Inscription: In memory of / John Donald / Died / July 26, 1880 / Æ. 82 yrs.¹ Cemetery marker, John Donald (1798-1880). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Janet Ramsay b. 1802, d. 1873

Daughter	Ellen Donald b. 1831, d. 1869
Daughter	Margaret Donald b. 1836, d. 1907
Daughter	Sarah Jane Donald b. 1844, d. 1920

Citations

[S13396] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Donald, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 22 June 2018.

Helen Donald

F, #11355, b. 31 May 1800

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Birth

Helen Donald was born on 31 May 1800, in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Ann Donald

F, #11356, b. 7 March 1802

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Name	Ann Donald was also known as Ann Mountain.
Birth	She was born on 7 March 1802, in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married James Mountain on 25 December 1821.

Children with James Mountain

Son	William Mountain b. 27 March 1822
Son	George Mountain b. 3 October 1824
Son	James Mountain b. 1827

William Donald

M, #11357, b. 6 July 1805, d. 13 November 1880

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Birth	William Donald was born on 6 July 1805, in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married first Mary Beairsto.
Marriage	He married second Mary Woodside daughter of Archibald Woodside and Barbara Montgomery.¹
Death	William Donald died on 13 November 1880 in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52980, -63.68671G. Inscription: In / Memory of / William Donald / died / Nov. 13, 1880 / in the 76th year / of his age / Also His Wife / Mary Woodside / died Nov. 19, 1891, / Æt. 86.¹ Tombstone, William Donald (1805-1880), his wife Mary Woodside (1805-1891). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Mary Beairsto b. About 1808, d. 1 July 1847

Son	William Donald b. 2 February 1830
Daughter	Margaret Donald+ b. 12 November 1832, d. 1922

Child with Mary Woodside b. 26 June 1809, d. 13 November 1880

Son	Benjamin Beairsto Donald+ b. 28 July 1840, d. 25 March 1911

Citations

[S8775] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Donald & Mary Woodside, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2013.

Archibald Donald

M, #11359, b. 30 October 1809, d. 27 February 1890

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Birth	Archibald Donald was born on 30 October 1809, in Seaview, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married first Sarah Woodside daughter of James Woodside, Jr., and Sarah Murchland, on 28 July 1833.
Marriage	Archibald Donald married second Mrs. Mrs. Donnelly.
Death	He died on 27 February 1890 in Seaview, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52981, -63.68678G. inscription: In / Memory of / Archibald Donald / Died / Feb. 27, 1890, / Æt. 80.¹ Tombstone, Archibald Donald (1809-1890). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Sarah Woodside b. 8 July 1814, d. 1857

Son	William A. Donald b. 4 October 1834, d. 26 December 1899
Daughter	Sarah Donald+ b. 9 April 1836, d. 5 September 1924
Son	James Woodside Donald b. 19 November 1837, d. 16 November 1856
Daughter	Margaret S. Donald+ b. 1838, d. 1916
Son	John C. Donald b. 1840, d. 1922
Daughter	Mary Jane Donald+ b. 1844, d. 30 April 1914
Daughter	Annie Donald+ b. 4 August 1845, d. 6 June 1901
Daughter	Emily Donald+ b. 19 September 1847, d. 7 April 1922
Daughter	Rosella Donald+ b. 16 December 1849
Daughter	Ellen Donald b. 1852, d. 1910
Son	Archibald Donald b. June 1854, d. 14 September 1855

Partner with Mrs. Mrs. Donnelly

Citations

[S8780] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Archibald Donald, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 August 2013.

Mary Donald¹

F, #11360, b. 4 May 1816, d. 4 October 1901

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Father	William Donald b. August 1758, d. 10 February 1842
Mother	Margaret Woodside b. 7 April 1773, d. 24 April 1867

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Name	Mary Donald was also known as Mary Wallace.
Birth	She was born on 4 May 1816, in Sea View, (Lot 20) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. according to the book "Preserving the Wallace Family", by Roy Ashley Wallace, she was born in Malpeque, P.E.I.²
Marriage	She married William Victor Wallace son of John W. Wallace and Sarah Stapley, on 17 July 1836, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they were married by license, by L.C. Jenkins, Rector of Charlotte Parish. Recorded 1 December, 1836.They had eight children.^3,4 Marriage Record, William Wallace & Mary Donald, 19 July 1836.
Census	Mary Donald was head of the household in the census on 31 March 1901 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household was her daughter Rebecca.² 1901 Canada Census, household of Mary (Donald) Wallace (1816-1901) and her daughter Rebecca Wallace (1858-1930). Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Death	She died on 4 October 1901 in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.82205, -64.13682G. square obelisk. Inscription: In / Memory of / William V. Wallace / Died / March 4, 1889. / AEt. 77. Right: Also his wife / Mary Donald / Died / Oct. 4, 1901. / AET. 85. / Asleep in Jesus / Their daughter / Rebecca M. Wallace / Died / Nov. 15, 1930, / AET. 73. / Peace Perfect Peace.¹ Tombstone for William V. Wallace (c1812-1889)his wife Mary Donald (1816-1901), their daughter Rebecca (1858-1930). United Church Cemetery, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Right inscription detail.

Children with William Victor Wallace b. About 1812, d. 4 March 1889

Daughter	Sarah Ann Wallace+ b. 10 June 1835, d. 1919
Daughter	Margaret Wallace+ b. 1836, d. 1915
Daughter	Camilla Wallace+ b. 5 February 1842, d. 3 March 1929
Daughter	Aletha Wallace+ b. 1846, d. 31 January 1927
Son	William Donald Wallace+ b. 6 March 1846, d. 14 August 1908
Daughter	Priscilla Wallace+ b. 1853, d. 16 January 1888
Daughter	Rosellen Wallace b. About 1854, d. About 4 January 1871
Daughter	Rebecca M. Wallace b. 17 March 1858, d. 15 November 1930

Citations

[S3770] Cemetery Marker - William Wallace (c1812-1889). William Wallace (c1812-1889), Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 20 August 2009.
[S4035] 31 March 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Page 12, Family #91.
[S6852] , (19 July 1836), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1832-1840), Page 215, Image 110, William Wallace & Mary Donald. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
[S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, After 1988), p. 120. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

James Simpson

M, #11361, b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850

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Father	William Simpson
Mother	Janet Winchester

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Birth	James Simpson was born on 13 March 1770, in Dundercas, Morayshire, ScotlandG.
Marriage	He married Agnes Woodside daughter of James D. Woodside and Ann Love, in 1798.
Death	James Simpson died on 18 December 1850 in Hope River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Community Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG.¹

Children with Agnes Woodside b. 1778

Son	Robert Simpson+ b. 1800, d. 12 April 1864
Son	Hon. Jeremiah Simpson+ b. 7 September 1803, d. 11 July 1877
Daughter	Ann L. Simpson+ b. April 1805, d. 16 February 1856
Son	James Simpson+ b. 1807, d. 21 May 1893
Son	Alexander Simpson+ b. 1809, d. 15 January 1884
Son	John Simpson+ b. 17 November 1810, d. 19 March 1900
Daughter	Charlotte Simpson+ b. 24 October 1812, d. 10 September 1885

Citations

[S11174] Cemetery Transcript, Cavendish Community Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published 2008 Published transcripts, Library of Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Robert Simpson

M, #11364, b. 1800, d. 12 April 1864

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Father	James Simpson b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850
Mother	Agnes Woodside b. 1778

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Birth	Robert Simpson was born in 1800, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Janette McNeill daughter of John D. McNeill and Margaret Simpson, on 4 August 1829, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	Robert Simpson died on 12 April 1864 in Hope River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Community Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹

Children with Janette McNeill b. 1798, d. 8 February 1878

Daughter	Agnes Simpson+ b. 6 February 1831, d. 23 April 1911
Son	John McNeill Simpson+ b. 24 November 1833, d. 4 April 1911
Son	Junius Simpson+ b. 25 March 1835, d. 8 September 1915

Citations

[S11174] Cemetery Transcript, Cavendish Community Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, published 2008 Published transcripts, Library of Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Hon. Jeremiah Simpson¹

M, #11365, b. 7 September 1803, d. 11 July 1877

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Father	James Simpson b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850
Mother	Agnes Woodside b. 1778

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Birth	Hon. Jeremiah Simpson was born on 7 September 1803, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Margaret MacNeill daughter of William Simpson MacNeill and Eliza Bliss Townsend, on 28 December 1831.²
Death	Hon. Jeremiah Simpson died on 11 July 1877 in Bayview, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Cavendish Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Inscription: In Memory of / Hon. Jeremiah Simpson / Died / July 11, 1877, / AE 71 yrs.¹ Tombstone, Hon. Jeremiah Simpson (1803-1877). Cavendish Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Margaret MacNeill b. 27 August 1807, d. 7 September 1896

Son	William McNeill Simpson+ b. 27 September 1832, d. 18 February 1916
Son	James Woodside Simpson+ b. 3 May 1834, d. 20 November 1906
Son	Samuel Simpson+ b. 5 December 1835, d. 1909
Son	Son Simpson b. 1 May 1837, d. 31 May 1837
Son	Arthur Simpson+ b. 1 September 1838, d. 22 March 1922
Daughter	Ann Margaret Simpson+ b. 28 July 1840, d. 29 November 1912
Daughter	Charlotte Simpson+ b. 13 April 1842
Daughter	Eliza Jane Simpson b. 1 June 1844
Daughter	Agnes Simpson+ b. 13 October 1845, d. After 1881
Son	Walter Simpson+ b. 21 June 1847, d. 21 September 1919
Son	Douglas Simpson b. 29 July 1850
Son	Benjamin Franklin Simpson b. 25 October 1854, d. 28 June 1894

Citations

[S7039] Cemetery marker, Cavendish Cemetery, Prince Edward Island. Jeremiah Simpson, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 4 August 2006.
[S7022] Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People - Its Founding Families Simpsons, McNeills, Clarks and Their Kin, Harold H. Simpson, compiler, (Amherst, Nova Scotia: Harold H. Simpson & Associates, 1973), page 241. Hereinafter cited as Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People.

Ann L. Simpson

F, #11366, b. April 1805, d. 16 February 1856

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Father	James Simpson b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850
Mother	Agnes Woodside b. 1778

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Name	Ann L. Simpson was also known as Ann L. Clark.
Birth	She was born in April 1805, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married John Clark son of William Clark and Helen Simpson, on 22 September 1841, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	Ann L. Simpson died on 16 February 1856 in South Rustico, (Lot 24) Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	She was buried in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Inscription: In Memory of / Ann L. / wife of / John Clark/ Died / Feb. 16, 1856, / AEt. 50 y, 10 m.¹ Tombstone, Ann L. Simpson (1805-1856). Cavendish Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with John Clark b. 1800, d. 18 September 1886

Daughter	Jannet Clark b. Between 1842 and 1843
Son	Lemuel Clark+ b. 28 July 1842, d. 4 February 1922
Daughter	Agnes Clark+ b. About 1843, d. 14 August 1894
Daughter	Mary Ellen Clark+ b. 7 May 1846, d. 26 February 1923
Son	James Albert Clark b. 1848, d. 7 June 1890
Daughter	Sophia Clark b. 1850, d. 31 July 1900

Citations

[S6957] Cemetery marker, Cavendish Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Ann L. Simpson, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 4 August 2006.

James Simpson

M, #11367, b. 1807, d. 21 May 1893

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Father	James Simpson b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850
Mother	Agnes Woodside b. 1778

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Birth	James Simpson was born in 1807, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Jane Clark daughter of William Clark, Esq., and Margaret McEwen, on 1 February 1837, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they lived in Bayview and Chatham, Ontario.¹
Death	James Simpson died on 21 May 1893 in Chatham Township, Kent County, Ontario, CanadaG.

Children with Jane Clark b. 29 April 1813, d. 21 May 1893

Son	James Albert Simpson b. 1838, d. 1840
Son	William Howard Simpson b. 1839, d. 22 August 1888
Daughter	Louisa Simpson b. 1 February 1841, d. After 1919
Son	Albert Benjamin Simpson+ b. 15 December 1843, d. 19 October 1919
Daughter	Margaret Jane Simpson b. 1845
Son	James Darnley Simpson b. 8 March 1848
Son	Peter Gordon Simpson+ b. About 1850, d. 9 November 1897
Daughter	Elizabeth Eleanor Simpson b. 15 December 1852, d. 1856

Citations

[S7022] Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People - Its Founding Families Simpsons, McNeills, Clarks and Their Kin, Harold H. Simpson, compiler, (Amherst, Nova Scotia: Harold H. Simpson & Associates, 1973), page 247. Hereinafter cited as Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People.

Alexander Simpson

M, #11368, b. 1809, d. 15 January 1884

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Father	James Simpson b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850
Mother	Agnes Woodside b. 1778

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Birth	Alexander Simpson was born in 1809, in Bayview, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Eliza McNeill daughter of Malcolm McNeill and Sarah Caroline Campbell.
Death	Alexander Simpson died on 15 January 1884 in Bayview, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Cavendish Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.490950, -63.379050G. Inscription: In memory / of / Eliza McNeill / beloved wife of / Alex. Simpson / died / March 30, 1879. / AEt. 65, / Alex. Simpson / died / Jan. 15, 1884 / AEt. 75. / ~ / Blessed are the dead / who die in the Lord / E.F. Purdy.¹ Tombstone, Eliza McNeill (1814-1879), her husband Alexander Simpson (1809-1884). Cavendish Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription detail.

Children with Eliza McNeill b. 1814, d. 30 March 1879

Daughter	Christy Simpson b. 1839, d. 1921
Son	Allan Simpson b. 1841, d. 1921
Son	Jeremiah Simpson+ b. January 1841, d. 26 September 1883
Daughter	Eliza Simpson+ b. 25 April 1842, d. 1926
Daughter	Sarah Simpson b. 1843, d. After 1881
Daughter	Sophia Simpson+ b. 1845, d. 1879
Son	Albert Simpson+ b. 21 July 1847, d. 28 February 1904
Son	James Simpson+ b. 26 November 1849, d. 21 January 1929
Son	Colin McNeill Simpson b. 1851
Daughter	Charlotte Geddie Simpson b. 1856, d. 4 December 1873

Citations

[S3396] Cemetery Marker - Eliza McNeill. Eliza McNeill, Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 2006.

Mary Jane Simpson

F, #11369, b. 8 June 1847, d. 6 April 1929

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Father	John Simpson b. 17 November 1810, d. 19 March 1900
Mother	Barbara Woodside b. 31 August 1812, d. 19 September 1908

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Name	Mary Jane Simpson was also known as Mary Jane Brown.
Birth	She was born on 8 June 1847, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married Samuel H. Brown in 1866.
Death	She died on 6 April 1929 in Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaG.

Children with Samuel H. Brown b. 1842, d. 31 May 1906

Son	Stanley B. Brown b. 1867, d. 26 April 1927
Daughter	Laura B. Brown b. 1869, d. 13 May 1965
Son	William Clarence Brown b. 1873, d. 29 June 1952
Son	Howard Brown b. 1875, d. 1935
Son	Brenton Simpson Brown b. 25 December 1881, d. 20 November 1944
Daughter	Ella Brown b. 1883, d. 1966

Charlotte Simpson¹

F, #11370, b. 24 October 1812, d. 10 September 1885

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Father	James Simpson b. 13 March 1770, d. 18 December 1850
Mother	Agnes Woodside b. 1778

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Name	Charlotte Simpson was also known as Charlotte McNeill.
Birth	She was born on 24 October 1812, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas McNeill son of William Simpson MacNeill and Eliza Bliss Townsend, on 29 March 1843, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they lived in Elmsdale.²
Death	Charlotte Simpson died on 10 September 1885 in Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Burial	She was buried in Nazarene United Church Cemetery, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.82207, -64.13633G. white slab marker. Inscription: In / memory of / Charlotte Simpson / Wife of Thomas McNeill Esq. / Born at Cavendish / Oct. 24, 1812, / Died at Elmsdale / Sept. 10, 1885. / She hath done what she could.¹ White slab tombstone, Charlotte Simpson. Nazarene & United Church Cemetery, Elmsdale, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription: In / memory of / Charlotte Simpson / Wife of Thomas McNeill Esq. / Born at Cavendish / Oct. 24, 1812, / Died at Elmsdale / Sept. 10, 1885. / She hath done what she could. Inscription detail.

Children with Thomas McNeill b. 1 May 1816, d. 4 October 1904

Daughter	Theresa Charlotte McNeill b. 27 January 1844, d. 26 October 1899
Son	James Sydney McNeill+ b. 1846, d. 8 January 1899
Son	William Cavendish McNeill+ b. 4 May 1849, d. 27 February 1928
Daughter	Margaret Eliza MacNeill+ b. 31 May 1851, d. 3 April 1940
Son	Ulric Zwingle McNeill b. 30 May 1853, d. 1929
Daughter	Lucilla Agnes McNeill b. About 1855, d. About 1869
Son	Robert McNeill b. 9 February 1857, d. 2 March 1863

Citations

[S4208] Cemetery Marker - Charlotte Simpson. Charlotte Simpson, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 12 July 2004.
[S7022] Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People - Its Founding Families Simpsons, McNeills, Clarks and Their Kin, Harold H. Simpson, compiler, (Amherst, Nova Scotia: Harold H. Simpson & Associates, 1973), page 241. Hereinafter cited as Cavendish ~ Its History, Its People.

Barbara Montgomery¹

F, #11374, b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Father	Donald B. Montgomery b. 1760, d. 2 February 1845
Mother	Nancy Penman b. 1768, d. 2 August 1837

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Name	Barbara Montgomery was also known as Barbara Woodside.
Birth	She was born on 31 January 1791, in Malpeque (Lot 18), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married Archibald Woodside son of James D. Woodside and Ann Love, on 11 February 1808.¹
Death	Barbara Montgomery died on 7 February 1874 in Malpeque (Lot 18), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. an alternate year is 1879.
Burial	She was buried in Princetown Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53008, -63.68791G. Inscription: In / Memory of / Barbara Montgomery / Beloved wife / of the deceased / Archibald Woodside / Born in 1791 / died Feb. 7, 1874, Æ. 83./ Blessed are the dead / who die in the / Lord.² Tombstone, Barbara Montgomery (1791-1874). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860

Daughter	Mary Woodside+ b. 26 June 1809, d. 13 November 1880
Daughter	Jane Woodside b. 5 October 1810
Son	William Woodside b. 21 December 1812
Daughter	Helen Woodside b. 15 July 1815
Son	Daniel Woodside+ b. 27 April 1817, d. 26 April 1882
Daughter	Margaret Woodside b. 21 June 1818, d. 25 June 1842
Daughter	Christi Ann Woodside b. 21 November 1821
Son	James Woodside b. 29 March 1825
Son	George Montgomery Woodside b. 1827
Son	Archibald Woodside b. 16 May 1830
Son	Hui Montgomery Woodside b. 25 June 1833

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S12422] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Barbara Montgomery, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 July 2017.

Christy Ann Simpson

F, #11376, b. 26 April 1845, d. 5 December 1925

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Father	John Simpson b. 17 November 1810, d. 19 March 1900
Mother	Barbara Woodside b. 31 August 1812, d. 19 September 1908

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Name	Christy Ann Simpson was also known as Christy Ann Donald.
Birth	She was born on 26 April 1845, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married Benjamin Beairsto Donald son of William Donald and Mary Woodside, on 10 March 1874.
Death	Christy Ann Simpson died on 5 December 1925 in Sea View, Lot 20, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	She was buried in Princetown Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52973, -63.68702G. Inscription: In / Memory of / Ella Jane / daughter of / Benjamin & Christy D / Donald / Born / May 22, 1880, / Died / Jan. 2, 1910Left: Alice Maude Donald / 1876 - 1957Back: Benjamin Donald / Died / Mar. 25, 1911, / ÆT. 73. / Christy A. Simpson / His Wife / 1845 - 1925.¹ Tombstone, Benjamin Donald (1840-1911), his wife Christy Simpson (1845-1925), their daughters Ella Jane Donald (1880-1910) & Alice Maude Donald (1876-1957). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Children with Benjamin Beairsto Donald b. 28 July 1840, d. 25 March 1911

Son	Herbert Leigh Donald+ b. 10 May 1875, d. 26 April 1963
Daughter	Barbara Alice Maude Donald b. 25 August 1876, d. 8 May 1957
Daughter	Mary Edith Donald b. 12 September 1878, d. 10 September 1909
Daughter	Ellen Jane Donald b. 22 May 1880, d. 2 January 1910
Son	Chester Wilfred Donald b. 22 May 1882, d. 25 December 1884
Son	John Edwin Donald b. 5 October 1883, d. 14 August 1972
Daughter	Nina Gordon Donald b. 6 August 1885, d. 11 July 1958
Daughter	Amy Lois Donald+ b. 15 June 1893, d. 9 December 1977

Citations

[S9009] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Donald & Christy Simpson, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 13 August 2013.

William Donald

M, #11377, b. 2 February 1830

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Father	William Donald b. 6 July 1805, d. 13 November 1880
Mother	Mary Beairsto b. About 1808, d. 1 July 1847

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Birth

William Donald was born on 2 February 1830.

Jane Woodside

F, #11378, b. 5 October 1810

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Birth

Jane Woodside was born on 5 October 1810.

William Woodside

M, #11379, b. 21 December 1812

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Parents

Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Birth

William Woodside was born on 21 December 1812.

Helen Woodside

F, #11380, b. 15 July 1815

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Birth

Helen Woodside was born on 15 July 1815.

Daniel Woodside¹

M, #11381, b. 27 April 1817, d. 26 April 1882

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Birth	Daniel Woodside was born on 27 April 1817, in Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Elizabeth McGougan daughter of Donald McGougan and Nellie Ramsay.
Death	Daniel Woodside died on 26 April 1882 in Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. cause of death: inflammed lungs.¹
Burial	He was buried in Princetown Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53012, -63.68797G. Inscription: In memory of / Daniel Woodside, / Died / April 26, 1882, / Æ. 65 yr's. / For if we believe that Jesus died / and rose again, even so them also / which sleep in Jesus will God / bring with him.¹ Tombstone, Daniel Woodside (1817-1882). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child with Elizabeth McGougan b. 15 August 1817, d. 21 December 1898

Daughter

Mary Woodside b. About 1859

Citations

[S12425] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Daniel Woodside, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 July 2017.

Margaret Woodside

F, #11382, b. 21 June 1818, d. 25 June 1842

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Birth	Margaret Woodside was born on 21 June 1818, in Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	She died on 25 June 1842 in Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Archibald Woodside, in Princetown United Church Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53004, -63.68798G. Inscription: In memory of / Archibald Woodside / Died/ Apr. 29, 1860, / Aged 77. / Also his dau. / Margaret died / June 25, 1842, / Aged 23 y's.¹ Tombstone, Archibald Woodside (1782-1860), his daughter Margaret (1818-1842). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S12421] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Archibald Woodside, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 July 2017.

Christi Ann Woodside

F, #11383, b. 21 November 1821

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Christi Ann Woodside was born on 21 November 1821.

James Woodside

M, #11384, b. 29 March 1825

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Birth

James Woodside was born on 29 March 1825.

George Montgomery Woodside

M, #11385, b. 1827

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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George Montgomery Woodside was born in 1827.

Archibald Woodside

M, #11386, b. 16 May 1830

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Archibald Woodside was born on 16 May 1830.

Hui Montgomery Woodside

M, #11387, b. 25 June 1833

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Father	Archibald Woodside b. 1782, d. 29 April 1860
Mother	Barbara Montgomery b. 31 January 1791, d. 7 February 1874

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Hui Montgomery Woodside was born on 25 June 1833.

Thomas Clark

M, #11391, d. Before 1861

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Father	William Clark b. 5 May 1750, d. 29 September 1831
Mother	Helen Simpson b. 5 July 1766, d. 23 February 1852

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Birth	Thomas Clark was born, in Cavendish, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	He died Before 1861 in Ontario, CanadaG.

Children with Anna Woodside b. 20 October 1797, d. 19 February 1880

Daughter	Helen Clark b. Before 1821, d. 23 July 1879
Daughter	Sarah Clark b. About 1821, d. 3 December 1891
Son	James Clark b. About 1824, d. After 1881
Son	William Clark+ b. About 1825, d. 23 April 1871
Son	Thomas R. Clark+ b. About 1830, d. 5 October 1863
Son	John Clark b. Between 1831 and 1833
Child	? Clark b. Between 1831 and 1833, d. Between 1831 and 1833
Daughter	Margaret Clark b. About 1834, d. After 1881
Daughter	Mary Clark+ b. About 1836
Daughter	Anna Love Clark+ b. 14 July 1838, d. 1911

Helen Clark

F, #11394, b. Before 1821, d. 23 July 1879

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Father	Thomas Clark d. Before 1861
Mother	Anna Woodside b. 20 October 1797, d. 19 February 1880

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Birth	Helen Clark was born Before 1821, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	She died on 23 July 1879 in Detroit, Michigan, USAG.

Sarah Clark¹

F, #11395, b. About 1821, d. 3 December 1891

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Father	Thomas Clark d. Before 1861
Mother	Anna Woodside b. 20 October 1797, d. 19 February 1880

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Name	Sarah Clark was also known as Sarah Beairsto.¹
Birth	She was born About 1821, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married William Beairsto.¹
Death	She died on 3 December 1891.¹
Burial	She was buried in Princetown United Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53002, -63.68741G. Inscription: In / memory of / Sarah Clark / Wife of / William Beairsto / Died / Dec. 3, 1891. / Æt. 70.^1,2 Cemetery marker, Sarah Clark (c1821-1891). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Partner with William Beairsto d. 25 August 1870

Citations

[S7735] Cemetery Transcriptions: People's Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Published transcripts, PEIGS, Library of Peoples Cemetery (Malpeque), the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
[S13401] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Sarah Clark, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 22 June 2018.

James Winchester Marquis¹

M, #11396, b. 1 May 1813

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Father	Alexander Marquis
Mother	Helen McNeill

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Birth	James Winchester Marquis was born on 1 May 1813, in Millvale, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 18 July 1813 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.335952, -63.124992G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. T. Desbrisay.¹

Citations

[S14001] Baptismal Record, James Winchester Marquis, St. Paul's Anglican Church records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book 3, Page 140, (18 July 1813). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Alexander Marquis

M, #11397

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Marriage

Alexander Marquis married Helen McNeill.¹

Children with Helen McNeill

Son	William Marquis b. 25 January 1811
Son	James Winchester Marquis b. 1 May 1813

Citations

[S14001] Baptismal Record, James Winchester Marquis, St. Paul's Anglican Church records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book 3, Page 140, (18 July 1813). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Helen McNeill¹

F, #11398

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Name	Helen McNeill was also known as Helen Marquis.
Marriage	She married Alexander Marquis.¹

Children with Alexander Marquis

Son	William Marquis b. 25 January 1811
Son	James Winchester Marquis b. 1 May 1813

Citations

[S14001] Baptismal Record, James Winchester Marquis, St. Paul's Anglican Church records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book 3, Page 140, (18 July 1813). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

William Scott Beairsto^1,2

M, #11399, b. 15 March 1874, d. 21 June 1911

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Father	George Aitken Beairsto b. About 1831, d. 7 November 1900
Mother	Mary Eliza Walker b. 15 December 1834, d. 13 March 1883

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	William Scott Beairsto was also known as Willie Beairsto.¹
Birth	He was born on 15 March 1874, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.^1,3
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of George Aitken Beairsto, as a son, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. The spelling of his surname was entered as Beoristoe in the 1881 census return. Enumerated in the household of George Beairsto (age 49) were his wife, Mary Walker (age 43), their children, Willie (age 7) and Emma (age 5). George's occupation was "not given". The family religion was Presbyterian.¹ 1881 Canada Census, George A. Beairsto, wife Mary Eliza (Walker), son William and daughter Emma.
Marriage	William Scott Beairsto married Caroline MacKay Clay daughter of John Clay, Jr., and Jane Townsend Cousins, on 9 October 1901, in the home of A.A. Clay, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.³
Census	William Scott Beairsto was head of the household in the census on 9 June 1911 in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Beairsto (age 37) were his wife, Caroline Clay (age 36), their daughter Mary (age 8) and Caroline's sister Elizabeth (age 42). William worked in a general store. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴
Death	He died on 21 June 1911 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.^2,3
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40570, -63.77745G. Square sandstone obelisk. Inscription: In Loving / Remembrance / William Scott / Beairsto / Died June 21, 1911. / AET. 37. / Also His Son / Otto Scott / Died May 9, 1910 / AET. 3 Yr. 7 mos. / BEAIRSTO. Left: Blank Right: Gone Home / Otto Binns / son of George A. / & Margaret / Beairsto, / Died Nov. 2, 1902 / AET. 14. Back: In / Memory of / George A. Beairsto / Died / Nov. 7, 1900 / AET. 69. / Also His Wife / Mary E. Walker / Died / Mar. 12, 1883. AET. 47.² Tombstone for William Scott Beairsto ( (1874-1911) and family. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Children with Caroline MacKay Clay b. 21 March 1875, d. 19 April 1955

Daughter	Mary Clay Beairsto b. May 1903, d. May 1928
Son	Otto Scott Beairsto b. 23 September 1906, d. 9 May 1910

Citations

[S3780] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #379 of George A. Beairsto, 4 April 1881, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Microfilm C-13162, Page 85, Line 10. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
[S3779] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Scott Beairsto family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 22 August 2009.
[S3788] Karin Allan & Dave Hunter, online http://www.islandregister.com/beairsto.html. (The Island Register web site).
[S13916] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #79 of W.S. Beairsto, 9 June 1911, digital copy of original document, LAC Microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460, Page 8. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

James Clark

M, #11400, b. About 1824, d. After 1881

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Father	Thomas Clark d. Before 1861
Mother	Anna Woodside b. 20 October 1797, d. 19 February 1880

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Occupation	James Clark was a farmer.
Birth	He was born About 1824, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	He died After 1881 in Ontario, CanadaG.