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Sarah Barker

F, #12501
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Child with John Tompkins

SonThomas Tompkins+ b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842

Daniel Bonnet Tompkins

M, #12502, b. About October 1795, d. 2 June 1859

Parents

FatherThomas Tompkins b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842
MotherMary Schurman b. 18 December 1771, d. 29 February 1860
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BirthDaniel Bonnet Tompkins was born About October 1795, in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.
MarriageHe married Deborah Hovey in December 1831.
DeathHe died on 2 June 1859.

Children with Mary Tompkins

DaughterSarah Jane Tompkins+ b. 3 January 1818, d. 6 February 1906
SonThomas H. Tompkins b. 1819, d. 15 March 1859

Children with Deborah Hovey b. January 1795, d. 1 January 1871

DaughterMary Elizabeth Tompkins b. 1831
SonMoses R. Tompkins b. 1834, d. 12 March 1876
DaughterHarriet D. Tompkins b. 1835, d. 7 April 1871

Jane Tompkins

F, #12503, b. 25 October 1797, d. After 1879

Parents

FatherThomas Tompkins b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842
MotherMary Schurman b. 18 December 1771, d. 29 February 1860
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NameJane Tompkins was also known as Jane Fowler.
BirthShe was born on 25 October 1797, in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.
MarriageShe married Silas Fowler on 15 November 1815.
DeathShe died After 1879 in Auburn, New York, USAG.

Partner with Silas Fowler b. 26 December 1790, d. 23 January 1870

Elias Quereau Tompkins

M, #12504, b. 16 May 1799, d. 4 June 1894

Parents

FatherThomas Tompkins b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842
MotherMary Schurman b. 18 December 1771, d. 29 February 1860
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BirthElias Quereau Tompkins was born on 16 May 1799, in Colleberg, now Croton Landing, New York, USAG.
MarriageHe married Eliza Griffin daughter of John Griffin, on 27 January 1820.
DeathElias Quereau Tompkins died on 4 June 1894 in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.
BurialHe was buried in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.

Children with Eliza Griffin b. 2 January 1802, d. 27 May 1874

DaughterAnn Tompkins b. 18 November 1820, d. 18 October 1892
SonGriffin Hilliker Tompkins b. 14 September 1822, d. 1907
SonSilas Fowler Tompkins+ b. 24 February 1825, d. 2 April 1913
SonSidney Brooks Tompkins b. 22 June 1830, d. 9 April 1901
DaughterDeborah Jane Tompkins b. 1 March 1834, d. 21 March 1837
DaughterHarriet Melissa Tompkins b. 16 October 1843, d. 1934
SonCharles Edgar Tompkins b. 16 October 1843, d. 17 May 1879

David Tompkins

M, #12505, b. 22 February 1801, d. 5 May 1879

Parents

FatherThomas Tompkins b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842
MotherMary Schurman b. 18 December 1771, d. 29 February 1860
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BirthDavid Tompkins was born on 22 February 1801, in Croton, New York, USAG.
MarriageHe married Phoebe Griffin daughter of Henry Griffin, in 1821.
MarriageDavid Tompkins married Mary Seeley in 1843.
DeathHe died on 5 May 1879 in Owasco, New York, USAG.

Partner with Phoebe Griffin b. 1799, d. 1 March 1838

Partner with Mary Seeley

Mary Tompkins

F, #12506

Parents

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Children with Daniel Bonnet Tompkins b. About October 1795, d. 2 June 1859

DaughterSarah Jane Tompkins+ b. 3 January 1818, d. 6 February 1906
SonThomas H. Tompkins b. 1819, d. 15 March 1859

Deborah Hovey

F, #12507, b. January 1795, d. 1 January 1871
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NameDeborah Hovey was also known as Deborah Tompkins.
BirthShe was born in January 1795.
MarriageShe married Daniel Bonnet Tompkins son of Thomas Tompkins and Mary Schurman, in December 1831.
DeathDeborah Hovey died on 1 January 1871.

Children with Daniel Bonnet Tompkins b. About October 1795, d. 2 June 1859

DaughterMary Elizabeth Tompkins b. 1831
SonMoses R. Tompkins b. 1834, d. 12 March 1876
DaughterHarriet D. Tompkins b. 1835, d. 7 April 1871

Silas Fowler

M, #12508, b. 26 December 1790, d. 23 January 1870
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BirthSilas Fowler was born on 26 December 1790.
MarriageHe married Jane Tompkins daughter of Thomas Tompkins and Mary Schurman, on 15 November 1815.
DeathSilas Fowler died on 23 January 1870 in Auburn, New York, USAG.

Partner with Jane Tompkins b. 25 October 1797, d. After 1879

Eliza Griffin

F, #12509, b. 2 January 1802, d. 27 May 1874

Parents

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NameEliza Griffin was also known as Eliza Tompkins.
BirthShe was born on 2 January 1802.
MarriageShe married Elias Quereau Tompkins son of Thomas Tompkins and Mary Schurman, on 27 January 1820.
DeathEliza Griffin died on 27 May 1874 in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.
BurialShe was buried in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.

Children with Elias Quereau Tompkins b. 16 May 1799, d. 4 June 1894

DaughterAnn Tompkins b. 18 November 1820, d. 18 October 1892
SonGriffin Hilliker Tompkins b. 14 September 1822, d. 1907
SonSilas Fowler Tompkins+ b. 24 February 1825, d. 2 April 1913
SonSidney Brooks Tompkins b. 22 June 1830, d. 9 April 1901
DaughterDeborah Jane Tompkins b. 1 March 1834, d. 21 March 1837
DaughterHarriet Melissa Tompkins b. 16 October 1843, d. 1934
SonCharles Edgar Tompkins b. 16 October 1843, d. 17 May 1879

Phoebe Griffin

F, #12510, b. 1799, d. 1 March 1838

Parents

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NamePhoebe Griffin was also known as Phoebe Tompkins.
BirthShe was born in 1799.
MarriageShe married David Tompkins son of Thomas Tompkins and Mary Schurman, in 1821.
DeathPhoebe Griffin died on 1 March 1838.
BurialShe was buried in Amawalk, New York, USAG.

Partner with David Tompkins b. 22 February 1801, d. 5 May 1879

Henry Griffin

M, #12511
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Child

DaughterPhoebe Griffin b. 1799, d. 1 March 1838

Mary Seeley

F, #12512
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NameMary Seeley was also known as Mary Tompkins.
MarriageShe married David Tompkins son of Thomas Tompkins and Mary Schurman, in 1843.

Partner with David Tompkins b. 22 February 1801, d. 5 May 1879

Sarah Tompkins

F, #12513, b. 22 January 1806, d. 21 August 1807

Parents

FatherThomas Tompkins b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842
MotherMary Schurman b. 18 December 1771, d. 29 February 1860
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BirthSarah Tompkins was born on 22 January 1806.
DeathShe died on 21 August 1807.

Samuel G. Tompkins

M, #12514, b. 20 January 1809, d. 23 January 1866

Parents

FatherThomas Tompkins b. 9 May 1768, d. 28 August 1842
MotherMary Schurman b. 18 December 1771, d. 29 February 1860
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BirthSamuel G. Tompkins was born on 20 January 1809.
DeathHe died on 23 January 1866.
BurialHe was buried in Yorktown, Westchester County, New York, USAG.

Sarah H. Griffin

F, #12515, d. 30 January 1893
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DeathSarah H. Griffin died on 30 January 1893.

John Baker, Jr.

M, #12516, b. 17 February 1776, d. 22 October 1852

Parents

FatherJohn Baker b. 1748, d. 17 December 1821
MotherHannah Lewis
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OccupationJohn Baker, Jr., was a blacksmith.

NoteHe had two wives and nineteen children.
BirthHe was born on 17 February 1776.1
MarriageHe married Alice Lord daughter of John Lord and Elizabeth Cottrell, on 20 July 1798.1
DeathJohn Baker, Jr., died on 22 October 1852 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34688, -63.73381G.

Inscription: In memory of / John Baker / Died / Oct. 22, 1852 / Æt. 77.2,3

Marker, John Baker (1776-1852). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Ann Nancy Cole b. 9 May 1794, d. 2 December 1866

SonJohn Montague Clark Baker+ b. 10 February 1829, d. 12 January 1892
SonWilliam Paige Baker+ b. 14 July 1836, d. 1909

Child with Alice Lord b. 11 November 1777, d. 4 March 1809

DaughterElizabeth Lord Baker+

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S8537] Cemetery Transcript, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island PEIGS publication Lot 26-1, 1998, Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  3. [S11814] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Baker, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.

Alice Schurman

F, #12518, b. 9 May 1802, d. 27 June 1802

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherMary Baker b. 3 May 1771, d. 13 December 1808
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BirthAlice Schurman was born on 9 May 1802, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 27 June 1802 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Mary Schurman

F, #12519, b. 22 August 1803, d. 25 November 1870

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherMary Baker b. 3 May 1771, d. 13 December 1808
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NameMary Schurman was also known as Mary Darby.
BirthShe was born on 22 August 1803, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Isaac Darby son of Benjamin Darby, Sr., and Sarah Bremble, on 21 June 1825, in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathMary Schurman died on 25 November 1870 in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34167, -63.70301G.

Inscription: Mary / relict of the late / Isaac Darby / Died / Nov. 25, 1870.2

Tombstone, Mary (Schurman) Darby (1803-1870). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Isaac Darby b. About 1793, d. 1 February 1863

SonGordon Darby b. 5 October 1826, d. 10 October 1869
SonGeorge Darby b. 17 April 1828
SonWilliam Theodore Darby+ b. 3 April 1830, d. 19 July 1899
DaughterMary Jane Darby+ b. 11 September 1832, d. 14 March 1899

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

John Baker Schurman

M, #12520, b. 29 August 1805, d. 18 December 1891
John Baker Schurman (1805-1891). Photo courtesy of William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, by Ross Graves.

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherMary Baker b. 3 May 1771, d. 13 December 1808
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BirthJohn Baker Schurman was born on 29 August 1805, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marr LicHe and Ann Hooper obtained a marriage license on 23 September 1828. John Schurman /B/ and Ann Hooper /S/ both of Bedeque in Prince County, to Major Hooper Esq., J.P.1
MarriageHe married first Ann Hooper daughter of Thomas Hooper, Jr., and Elizabeth Cole, on 1 October 1828.2
MarriageJohn Baker Schurman married second Sarah Ann Hyde on 8 October 1856.
DeathHe died on 18 December 1891 in West St. Paul, Minnesota, USAG.

Children with Ann Hooper b. 1 January 1811, d. 2 March 1846

SonThomas Hooper Schurman+ b. 12 June 1832, d. 1 March 1906
DaughterMary Jane Schurman b. 26 April 1834, d. 25 January 1917
DaughterElizabeth B. Schurman b. 27 November 1837, d. 30 January 1848
SonLemuel Schurman b. 27 November 1837, d. 3 January 1893
DaughterMargaret Schurman b. 20 September 1840, d. 1893
DaughterIsabella Hooper Schurman b. 30 November 1842, d. 23 January 1848

Children with Sarah Ann Hyde b. About 1819, d. 28 September 1885

SonStephen Charles Schurman b. 7 July 1857, d. 18 December 1934
SonJohn Isaac Schurman b. 28 April 1859, d. 28 April 1859
DaughterIda May Schurman b. 1 May 1862

Citations

  1. [S3908] Marriage Record - John Schurman & Ann Hooper, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - John Schurman & Ann Hooper.
  2. [S2658] Nancy E. Neal, A United Empire Loyalist Family, The Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: Crescent Isle Publishers, 2006), p.228. Hereinafter cited as A United Empire Loyalist Family, the Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004.

William Schurman

M, #12521, b. 16 April 1807, d. 29 March 1887

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherMary Baker b. 3 May 1771, d. 13 December 1808
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BirthWilliam Schurman was born on 16 April 1807, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Frances Wright daughter of Stephen Wright and Frances Lord, on 22 January 1835, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "William Schurman and Fannie Wright were married under license from the Lieut. Governor, the 22nd Jan. 1835. In the presence of Isaiah Darby, Joseph Bell. By me, A.V.G. Wiggins."1
DeathWilliam Schurman died on 29 March 1887 in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2

Children with Frances Wright b. 29 December 1809, d. 21 May 1891

DaughterAlice Schurman b. 2 December 1835, d. 30 January 1838
SonIsaac William Schurman+ b. 4 September 1837, d. 30 August 1914
DaughterMary Schurman+ b. 5 March 1839, d. 14 May 1917
SonStephen Schurman b. 3 October 1841, d. 18 April 1851
DaughterAnn Schurman b. 22 January 1848, d. 15 July 1922

Citations

  1. [S5135] Parish Register Book, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1821-1866, ACC 2630/1, Marriage Record - William Schurman & Fannie Wright, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - William Schurman & Fannie Wright.
  2. [S9817] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 25-4 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Isaac Schurman

M, #12522, b. 13 December 1808, d. 15 February 1882

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherMary Baker b. 3 May 1771, d. 13 December 1808
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BirthIsaac Schurman was born on 13 December 1808, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Miriam Lavinia Lowe daughter of John Lowe and Miriam Lockhart, on 6 October 1833.
DeathIsaac Schurman died on 15 February 1882 in Hansford, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Miriam Lavinia Lowe b. About 1816, d. 8 January 1891

DaughterAlmira Clorinda Schurman+ b. 17 September 1834, d. 22 February 1898
SonJoseph Silliker Schurman+ b. 6 January 1836, d. 24 February 1893
SonJohn Charles Schurman+ b. 12 December 1837, d. 23 April 1901
SonSolomon Aretus Schurman+ b. 20 April 1840, d. 31 December 1916
DaughterMary Elizabeth Schurman+ b. 20 November 1841, d. 14 June 1902
SonLemuel Hooper Schurman+ b. 15 December 1843, d. 14 August 1924
DaughterCharlotte Lavinia Schurman+ b. 9 August 1845, d. 12 December 1925
SonJames William Schurman+ b. 30 March 1848, d. 5 June 1934
DaughterSarah Jane Schurman+ b. 19 November 1852, d. 4 November 1933
DaughterMarjorie Ann Schurman+ b. 9 February 1855, d. 2 November 1938
DaughterOrintha Alphareta Schurman+ b. 5 March 1861, d. 20 October 1934

Isaac Darby

M, #12523, b. About 1793, d. 1 February 1863

Parents

FatherBenjamin Darby, Sr. b. 1744, d. 3 March 1844
MotherSarah Bremble b. 1758, d. 16 May 1827
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BirthIsaac Darby was born About 1793, in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Mary Schurman daughter of Isaac Schurman and Mary Baker, on 21 June 1825, in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathIsaac Darby died on 1 February 1863 in St. Eleanors, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34216, -63.70276G.

Inscription: In memory of / Isaac Darby / Died / Feb. 1, 1863. [rest below ground].2,3

Tombstone, Isaac Darby (c1793-1863). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Mary Schurman b. 22 August 1803, d. 25 November 1870

SonGordon Darby b. 5 October 1826, d. 10 October 1869
SonGeorge Darby b. 17 April 1828
SonWilliam Theodore Darby+ b. 3 April 1830, d. 19 July 1899
DaughterMary Jane Darby+ b. 11 September 1832, d. 14 March 1899

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  3. [S14480] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Isaac Darby, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Ann Hooper1

F, #12524, b. 1 January 1811, d. 2 March 1846

Parents

FatherThomas Hooper, Jr. b. 1772, d. 6 February 1836
MotherElizabeth Cole b. 1788, d. 10 June 1866
Relationships1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameAnn Hooper was also known as Ann Schurman.
NameShe was also known as Ann Schurman.2
BirthShe was born on 1 January 1811, in Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3,1
Marr LicShe and John Baker Schurman obtained a marriage license on 23 September 1828. John Schurman /B/ and Ann Hooper /S/ both of Bedeque in Prince County, to Major Hooper Esq., J.P.2
MarriageShe married John Baker Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Mary Baker, on 1 October 1828.4
DeathAnn Hooper died on 2 March 1846.1
BurialShe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36169, -63.72588G. Inscription: In Memory of / Ann / wife of / John B. Schurman / Born June 1, 1811 / Died Mar. 2, 1846 / Also in memory of Elizabeth / Born Nov. 27, 1837 / Died Jun. 30, 1848 / Isabella / Born Nov. 30, 1842 / Died Jan. 23, 1848 / The mother and two daughters dear / Now side by side are laying here; / Both old and young as you pass by / Do not forget that you must die.1
Tombstone, Ann Hooper (1811-1846), her daughters Elizabeth (1837-1848) and Isabella (1842-1848). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Children with John Baker Schurman b. 29 August 1805, d. 18 December 1891

SonThomas Hooper Schurman+ b. 12 June 1832, d. 1 March 1906
DaughterMary Jane Schurman b. 26 April 1834, d. 25 January 1917
DaughterElizabeth B. Schurman b. 27 November 1837, d. 30 January 1848
SonLemuel Schurman b. 27 November 1837, d. 3 January 1893
DaughterMargaret Schurman b. 20 September 1840, d. 1893
DaughterIsabella Hooper Schurman b. 30 November 1842, d. 23 January 1848

Citations

  1. [S5067] Cemetery Marker - Ann Hooper (1811-1846). Ann Hooper (1811-1846), Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 29 August 2010.
  2. [S3908] Marriage Record - John Schurman & Ann Hooper, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - John Schurman & Ann Hooper.
  3. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  4. [S2658] Nancy E. Neal, A United Empire Loyalist Family, The Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: Crescent Isle Publishers, 2006), p.228. Hereinafter cited as A United Empire Loyalist Family, the Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004.

Sarah Ann Hyde

F, #12525, b. About 1819, d. 28 September 1885
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NameSarah Ann Hyde was also known as Sarah Ann Schurman.
BirthShe was born About 1819.
MarriageShe married John Baker Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Mary Baker, on 8 October 1856.
DeathSarah Ann Hyde died on 28 September 1885 in St. Paul, Minnesota, USAG.

Children with John Baker Schurman b. 29 August 1805, d. 18 December 1891

SonStephen Charles Schurman b. 7 July 1857, d. 18 December 1934
SonJohn Isaac Schurman b. 28 April 1859, d. 28 April 1859
DaughterIda May Schurman b. 1 May 1862

Frances Wright

F, #12526, b. 29 December 1809, d. 21 May 1891

Parents

FatherStephen Wright b. About 1768, d. 19 January 1841
MotherFrances Lord b. 1771, d. 4 February 1863
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NameFrances Wright was also known as Frances Schurman.
NameShe was also known as Fannie Wright.1
BirthShe was born on 29 December 1809, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
MarriageShe married William Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Mary Baker, on 22 January 1835, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "William Schurman and Fannie Wright were married under license from the Lieut. Governor, the 22nd Jan. 1835. In the presence of Isaiah Darby, Joseph Bell. By me, A.V.G. Wiggins."1
DeathFrances Wright died on 21 May 1891 in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of William Schurman and Frances Wright in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3

Children with William Schurman b. 16 April 1807, d. 29 March 1887

DaughterAlice Schurman b. 2 December 1835, d. 30 January 1838
SonIsaac William Schurman+ b. 4 September 1837, d. 30 August 1914
DaughterMary Schurman+ b. 5 March 1839, d. 14 May 1917
SonStephen Schurman b. 3 October 1841, d. 18 April 1851
DaughterAnn Schurman b. 22 January 1848, d. 15 July 1922

Citations

  1. [S5135] Parish Register Book, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 1821-1866, ACC 2630/1, Marriage Record - William Schurman & Fannie Wright, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record - William Schurman & Fannie Wright.
  2. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Volume 1, page 14. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  3. [S9817] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 25-4 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Miriam Lavinia Lowe

F, #12527, b. About 1816, d. 8 January 1891

Parents

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NameMiriam Lavinia Lowe was also known as Miriam Lavinia Schurman.
BirthShe was born About 1816, in Calais, Maine, USAG.
MarriageShe married Isaac Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Mary Baker, on 6 October 1833.
DeathMiriam Lavinia Lowe died on 8 January 1891 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USAG.

Children with Isaac Schurman b. 13 December 1808, d. 15 February 1882

DaughterAlmira Clorinda Schurman+ b. 17 September 1834, d. 22 February 1898
SonJoseph Silliker Schurman+ b. 6 January 1836, d. 24 February 1893
SonJohn Charles Schurman+ b. 12 December 1837, d. 23 April 1901
SonSolomon Aretus Schurman+ b. 20 April 1840, d. 31 December 1916
DaughterMary Elizabeth Schurman+ b. 20 November 1841, d. 14 June 1902
SonLemuel Hooper Schurman+ b. 15 December 1843, d. 14 August 1924
DaughterCharlotte Lavinia Schurman+ b. 9 August 1845, d. 12 December 1925
SonJames William Schurman+ b. 30 March 1848, d. 5 June 1934
DaughterSarah Jane Schurman+ b. 19 November 1852, d. 4 November 1933
DaughterMarjorie Ann Schurman+ b. 9 February 1855, d. 2 November 1938
DaughterOrintha Alphareta Schurman+ b. 5 March 1861, d. 20 October 1934

Jane Schurman1,2

F, #12528, b. 13 February 1813, d. 12 February 1881

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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NameJane Schurman was also known as Jane Wright.
BirthShe was born on 13 February 1813, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3
MarriageShe married Thomas Wright son of Nathaniel Wright and Ann Nancy Lord, on 3 June 1840 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2,1
DeathJane Schurman died on 12 February 1881 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. cause of death was consumption.1
BurialShe was buried in United Church (Bedeque) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34685, -63.73354G. Inscription: In Memory / of / Thomas Wright / Died / April 10, 1860, / Æ. 48. / And Hs Wife / Jane Schurman / Died / Feb. 12, 1881, / Æ. 68.Left: And / Their Daughter / Elizabeth / Died / Oct. 14, 1865 / Æ. 23.Right: And / Their Sons / Solomon / Died / March 23, 1873, / Æ. 32. / Theodore / Died / April 29, 1869, / Æ. 24.1
Tombstone of Thomas Wright (1812-1860), his wife Jane Schurman (1813-1881), their daughter Elizabeth Ann (1842-1865), their sons Solomon (1841-1873) and Theodore (1844-1869). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Thomas Wright b. 1812, d. 10 April 1860

SonSolomon Wright b. 1 March 1841, d. 23 March 1873
DaughterElizabeth Ann Wright b. 12 May 1842, d. 14 October 1865
DaughterJane Schurman Wright+ b. 18 October 1843, d. 11 September 1880
SonTheodore Wright b. 5 November 1844, d. 29 April 1869
SonColin Wright b. 13 December 1846, d. 7 October 1933
DaughterMary Ellen Wright b. 14 September 1850, d. 11 January 1902
DaughterLeonora Wright b. 2 June 1853, d. 20 October 1853
DaughterSarah Snowball Wright b. 23 July 1855, d. 2 May 1856

Citations

  1. [S6231] Cemetery Marker - Thomas Wright (1812-1860). Thomas Wright, tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 1 August 2011.
  2. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), p. 117. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  3. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), p. 72, 117. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Ann Maria Schurman

F, #12529, b. 30 May 1815, d. 1 January 1897

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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BirthAnn Maria Schurman was born on 30 May 1815, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married John Cale Schurman son of Caleb Schurman and Mary Polly Lefurgey, on 25 April 1838.
DeathAnn Maria Schurman died on 1 January 1897 in Windham Hill, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with John Cale Schurman b. 6 January 1813, d. 8 November 1880

SonElijah Hyatt Schurman+ b. 17 November 1838, d. 7 April 1930
SonOliver Nelson Schurman+ b. 22 March 1840, d. 3 January 1926
DaughterElizabeth Helen Schurman b. 17 September 1842, d. 17 May 1866
SonIsaac Schurman+ b. 17 March 1844, d. 11 September 1921
DaughterSophia Schurman+ b. 10 June 1847, d. 14 March 1915
DaughterMaria Jane Schurman+ b. 14 September 1849, d. 1 January 1915
DaughterLydia Schurman b. 1 October 1850
SonCuthbert Collingwood Schurman b. 13 March 1853, d. 22 November 1888
SonOtis Billings Schurman+ b. 20 March 1858, d. 5 April 1931

Elizabeth Schurman

F, #12530, b. 4 February 1817, d. 26 February 1839

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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NameElizabeth Schurman was also known as Elizabeth Wright.
BirthShe was born on 4 February 1817, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageShe married Thomas Wright son of Nathaniel Wright and Ann Nancy Lord, on 5 April 1838 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathElizabeth Schurman died on 26 February 1839 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. cause of death was consumption.1

Child with Thomas Wright b. 1812, d. 10 April 1860

SonIsaac Wright+ b. 14 February 1838, d. 4 February 1907

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Solomon Desbrisay Schurman

M, #12531, b. 22 January 1819, d. 2 March 1902

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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NameSolomon Desbrisay Schurman was also known as Solomon Schurman.1
BirthHe was born on 22 January 1819, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Maria Davison daughter of Charles Chipman Davison and Nancy McNeill, on 17 March 1842, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathSolomon Desbrisay Schurman died on 2 March 1902 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34204, -63.70269G.

Inscription: In / Loving Memory / of / Solomon D. Schurman / Died / March 2, 1902. / Æt. 83.1

Marker, Solomon D. Schurman (1819-1902). United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Maria Davison b. 14 April 1820, d. 16 October 1888

DaughterMary Jane Schurman+ b. 22 February 1843, d. 16 May 1919
SonArtemas Hamilton Schurman b. 22 February 1843, d. 19 March 1863
DaughterAlice Maud Schurman+ b. 16 October 1844, d. 21 January 1916
SonRalph Schurman b. 30 June 1846, d. 31 March 1863
DaughterLucinda Schurman b. 15 June 1848, d. 16 March 1863
DaughterElizabeth Schurman b. 2 April 1850, d. 10 April 1863
DaughterEmily Davison Schurman b. 28 June 1851
SonAlbert Caswell Schurman+ b. 6 July 1853, d. 31 January 1928

Citations

  1. [S11799] Cemetery Marker, United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Solomon D. Schurman, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.

Ralph Thompson Schurman

M, #12532, b. 22 March 1821, d. 6 May 1891

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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BirthRalph Thompson Schurman was born on 22 March 1821, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Jerusha Schurman daughter of John Schurman and Phoebe Mcmonagle Hewson, on 5 November 1846, in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathRalph Thompson Schurman died on 6 May 1891 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34210, -63.70273G.

Inscription: In memory of / Ralph T. Schurman / Died / May 6, 1891, / Æt. 70 yr's.1

Tombstone, Ralph T. Schurman (1821-1891). United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Elizabeth Jerusha Schurman b. 12 August 1822, d. 21 March 1875

DaughterPhoebe Jane Schurman b. 14 July 1848
DaughterMary Olivia Schurman b. 15 July 1850, d. 19 September 1932
SonJoseph Colin Schurman+ b. 4 December 1854, d. 19 April 1939
SonCaleb Edgar Schurman b. 26 July 1857, d. 16 September 1857

Citations

  1. [S12476] Cemetery marker, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Ralph T. Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Caleb Schurman

M, #12533, b. 19 April 1823, d. 26 January 1893

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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BirthCaleb Schurman was born on 19 April 1823, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Frances Martha Wright daughter of William Wright and Sarah Bremble Schurman, on 7 November 1848.
DeathCaleb Schurman died on 26 January 1893.
InterredHe was buried in the plot of William Gordon Schurman, in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34221, -63.70278G.

Inscription: William Gordon Schurman / 1858 - 1930 / His Wife / Ada B. Schurman / 1859 - 1955 / SCHURMANLeft: Robert L. Schurman / 1889 - 1964 / Ella A. Costain / Wife of / Robert L. Schurman / 1884 - 1946Right: In / Memory of / Caleb Schurman / Died / Jan. 26, 1893 / Æt. 70.Back: Also / His Wife / Fannie Wright / Died Oct. 23, 1908 / ÆT. 79.1

Tombstone, William Gordon Schurman (1858-1930), his wife Ada Baker Schurman (1859-1955), their son Robert L. (1889-1964), his wife Ella A. Costain (1884-1946), Caleb Schurman (1823-1893), his wife Fannie Wright (1830-1908), parents of William Gordon Schurman. United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Frances Martha Wright b. 20 May 1830, d. 23 October 1908

DaughterElizabeth Ann Schurman b. 19 October 1849, d. 31 October 1926
DaughterMary Malvina Schurman+ b. 19 September 1851, d. 6 December 1936
SonWilliam Gordon Schurman+ b. 31 March 1858, d. 8 February 1930

Citations

  1. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Helen Schurman

F, #12534, b. 27 August 1825, d. 26 August 1902

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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NameHelen Schurman was also known as Helen Bagnall.
BirthShe was born on 27 August 1825, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Samuel James Bagnall son of James Douglas Bagnall and Ann Matilda Gardiner, on 5 March 1846.
DeathHelen Schurman died on 26 August 1902 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Samuel James Bagnall and Helen Schurman in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34214, -63.70274G.1,2
Tombstone, Samuel James Bagnall (c1820-1904), his wife Helen Schurman (1825-1902), their children John (1849-1859), Fred (1847-1859), Mary Helen (1853-1859) and Sprague (1868-1869). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Samuel James Bagnall b. About 1820, d. 24 March 1904

SonFrederick Henry Bagnall b. 27 March 1847, d. 10 August 1859
SonAlfred Ernest Bagnall b. 1 October 1848
SonJohn Douglas Bagnall b. 19 May 1849, d. 15 July 1859
SonJames Isaac Bagnall b. 16 September 1851
DaughterMary Helen Bagnall b. About 1853, d. 15 August 1859
SonWilliam Penn Bagnall+ b. 2 June 1853
DaughterHelen Jane Bagnall b. 3 July 1855
DaughterEmma Matilda Bagnall+ b. 9 May 1857, d. 19 July 1925
DaughterMaria Bagnall+ b. 11 March 1859
DaughterBessie Bagnall+ b. 1 June 1864, d. 21 December 1952
SonRufus Gordon Bagnall+ b. 16 November 1866, d. 18 January 1953
SonSprague Bagnall b. September 1868, d. 20 May 1869

Citations

  1. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  2. [S14476] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Samuel James Bagnall family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Joseph Silliker Schurman

M, #12535, b. 10 September 1826, d. 6 February 1908

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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NameJoseph Silliker Schurman was also known as Joseph Schurman.1
BirthHe was born on 10 September 1826, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Caroline Martha Ellis daughter of George Ellis, on 23 March 1856.
CensusJoseph Silliker Schurman was head of the household in the census on 4 April 1881 in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 53) were his wife, Caroline Ellis (age 50), their children George Ellis (age 22), Isaac (age 20), Artemas (age 18), Estelle (age 16) and Mary (age 11). Also enumerated were Alexander Robins (age 22) and Ida Watson (age 18), both servants. The family religion was Baptist. Alexander Robins was Methodist.2,3
DeathHe died on 6 February 1908 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34203, -63.70277G.

Inscription: SCHURMAN / Joseph S. Schurman / 1827 - 1908 / Also His Wife / Caroline M. Ellis / 1830 - 1909 / At Rest in ChristBack: Stella M. Schurman / Wife of / George H. Taylor / 1866 - 1934.4,1

Marker, Joseph S. Schurman (1826-1908), his wife Caroline M. Ellis (1830-1909), their daughter Stella M. Schurman (1866-1934). United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Caroline Martha Ellis b. 1830, d. 30 June 1909

SonEllis M. Schurman b. 31 October 1857, d. 30 May 1920
SonIsaac Newton Schurman+ b. 10 November 1859, d. 1927
SonArtemas William Schurman b. 4 August 1862, d. 1935
DaughterEstelle M. Schurman b. 4 February 1867, d. 20 October 1934
DaughterMary Dodd Schurman b. 16 July 1872, d. 7 June 1937

Citations

  1. [S11798] Cemetery Marker, United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Joseph S. Schurman & Caroline M. Ellis, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.
  2. [S10184] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #132, of Joseph Schureman, digital image of original page, LAC Roll C_13162, Page 35. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S4019] 1881 Canada Census - Alexander Robins, Household #80, 1881, Microfilm C-13162, p. 35. Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Peter Schurman

M, #12536, b. 27 August 1829, d. 18 April 1869

Parents

FatherIsaac Schurman b. November 1774, d. 22 April 1859
MotherJane Jenny Lefurgey b. 1 December 1794, d. 11 November 1872
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BirthPeter Schurman was born on 27 August 1829, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Phoebe Schurman daughter of John Schurman and Phoebe Mcmonagle Hewson, on 3 October 1849.
DeathPeter Schurman died on 18 April 1869 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34225, -63.70269G.

Inscription: In memory of / Peter Schurman / Died / April 18, 1869 / Æ. 39.1,2

Tombstone, Peter Schurman (1829-1869). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Phoebe Schurman b. 7 January 1828

SonJoseph Willard Schurman b. 21 November 1850
DaughterHelen Elizabeth Schurman b. 22 February 1853, d. 18 June 1853
SonIsaac Schurman b. 25 July 1854, d. 17 November 1854
DaughterFrances Augusta Schurman b. 2 September 1855

Citations

  1. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  2. [S14475] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Peter Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Thomas Wright1,2

M, #12537, b. 1812, d. 10 April 1860

Parents

FatherNathaniel Wright b. 28 March 1765, d. 25 April 1825
MotherAnn Nancy Lord b. 24 January 1770, d. 21 March 1839
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BirthThomas Wright was born in 1812, in Centreville (Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageHe married first Elizabeth Schurman daughter of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 5 April 1838 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageThomas Wright married second Jane Schurman daughter of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 3 June 1840 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
DeathThomas Wright died on 10 April 1860 in Centreville (Bedeque), Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. cause of death was consumption.2,1
BurialHe was buried in United Church (Bedeque) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34685, -63.73354G. Inscription: In Memory / of / Thomas Wright / Died / April 10, 1860, / Æ. 48. / And Hs Wife / Jane Schurman / Died / Feb. 12, 1881, / Æ. 68.Left: And / Their Daughter / Elizabeth / Died / Oct. 14, 1865 / Æ. 23.Right: And / Their Sons / Solomon / Died / March 23, 1873, / Æ. 32. / Theodore / Died / April 29, 1869, / Æ. 24.2
Tombstone of Thomas Wright (1812-1860), his wife Jane Schurman (1813-1881), their daughter Elizabeth Ann (1842-1865), their sons Solomon (1841-1873) and Theodore (1844-1869). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Child with Elizabeth Schurman b. 4 February 1817, d. 26 February 1839

SonIsaac Wright+ b. 14 February 1838, d. 4 February 1907

Children with Jane Schurman b. 13 February 1813, d. 12 February 1881

SonSolomon Wright b. 1 March 1841, d. 23 March 1873
DaughterElizabeth Ann Wright b. 12 May 1842, d. 14 October 1865
DaughterJane Schurman Wright+ b. 18 October 1843, d. 11 September 1880
SonTheodore Wright b. 5 November 1844, d. 29 April 1869
SonColin Wright b. 13 December 1846, d. 7 October 1933
DaughterMary Ellen Wright b. 14 September 1850, d. 11 January 1902
DaughterLeonora Wright b. 2 June 1853, d. 20 October 1853
DaughterSarah Snowball Wright b. 23 July 1855, d. 2 May 1856

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), p. 117. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  2. [S6231] Cemetery Marker - Thomas Wright (1812-1860). Thomas Wright, tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 1 August 2011.

John Cale Schurman

M, #12538, b. 6 January 1813, d. 8 November 1880

Parents

FatherCaleb Schurman b. 20 April 1782, d. 25 December 1855
MotherMary Polly Lefurgey b. 9 February 1790, d. 12 July 1872
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BirthJohn Cale Schurman was born on 6 January 1813, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Ann Maria Schurman daughter of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 25 April 1838.
DeathJohn Cale Schurman died on 8 November 1880 in Oxford, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Ann Maria Schurman b. 30 May 1815, d. 1 January 1897

SonElijah Hyatt Schurman+ b. 17 November 1838, d. 7 April 1930
SonOliver Nelson Schurman+ b. 22 March 1840, d. 3 January 1926
DaughterElizabeth Helen Schurman b. 17 September 1842, d. 17 May 1866
SonIsaac Schurman+ b. 17 March 1844, d. 11 September 1921
DaughterSophia Schurman+ b. 10 June 1847, d. 14 March 1915
DaughterMaria Jane Schurman+ b. 14 September 1849, d. 1 January 1915
DaughterLydia Schurman b. 1 October 1850
SonCuthbert Collingwood Schurman b. 13 March 1853, d. 22 November 1888
SonOtis Billings Schurman+ b. 20 March 1858, d. 5 April 1931

Maria Davison

F, #12539, b. 14 April 1820, d. 16 October 1888

Parents

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NameMaria Davison was also known as Maria Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 14 April 1820, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Solomon Desbrisay Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 17 March 1842, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathMaria Davison died on 16 October 1888 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34196, -63.70272G.

Inscription: In / Loving Remembrance / of / Maria Davison / Beloved Wife of / Solomon Schurman Esq. / Died / Oct. 16, 1888. / Aged 68 yr's 6 mos.1

Marker, Maria Davison (1820-1888). United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Solomon Desbrisay Schurman b. 22 January 1819, d. 2 March 1902

DaughterMary Jane Schurman+ b. 22 February 1843, d. 16 May 1919
SonArtemas Hamilton Schurman b. 22 February 1843, d. 19 March 1863
DaughterAlice Maud Schurman+ b. 16 October 1844, d. 21 January 1916
SonRalph Schurman b. 30 June 1846, d. 31 March 1863
DaughterLucinda Schurman b. 15 June 1848, d. 16 March 1863
DaughterElizabeth Schurman b. 2 April 1850, d. 10 April 1863
DaughterEmily Davison Schurman b. 28 June 1851
SonAlbert Caswell Schurman+ b. 6 July 1853, d. 31 January 1928

Citations

  1. [S11802] Cemetery Marker, United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Maria Davison, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.

Elizabeth Jerusha Schurman

F, #12540, b. 12 August 1822, d. 21 March 1875

Parents

FatherJohn Schurman b. 1796, d. 19 October 1864
MotherPhoebe Mcmonagle Hewson b. 1797, d. 7 January 1828
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BirthElizabeth Jerusha Schurman was born on 12 August 1822, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Ralph Thompson Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 5 November 1846, in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathElizabeth Jerusha Schurman died on 21 March 1875 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34211, -63.70268G.

Inscription: In Memory / of / Elizabeth J. / Beloved wife of / Ralph T. Schurman / Died / March 21, 1875, / Æ. 52.1

Tombstone, Elizabeth Jerusha Schurman (1822-1875). United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Ralph Thompson Schurman b. 22 March 1821, d. 6 May 1891

DaughterPhoebe Jane Schurman b. 14 July 1848
DaughterMary Olivia Schurman b. 15 July 1850, d. 19 September 1932
SonJoseph Colin Schurman+ b. 4 December 1854, d. 19 April 1939
SonCaleb Edgar Schurman b. 26 July 1857, d. 16 September 1857

Citations

  1. [S12477] Cemetery marker, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Elizabeth Jerusha Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Frances Martha Wright

F, #12541, b. 20 May 1830, d. 23 October 1908

Parents

FatherWilliam Wright b. About 1800, d. 24 July 1872
MotherSarah Bremble Schurman b. 23 May 1804, d. 3 June 1875
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NameFrances Martha Wright was also known as Frances Martha Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 20 May 1830, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Caleb Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 7 November 1848.
DeathFrances Martha Wright died on 23 October 1908 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
InterredShe was buried in the plot of William Gordon Schurman, in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34221, -63.70278G.

Inscription: William Gordon Schurman / 1858 - 1930 / His Wife / Ada B. Schurman / 1859 - 1955 / SCHURMANLeft: Robert L. Schurman / 1889 - 1964 / Ella A. Costain / Wife of / Robert L. Schurman / 1884 - 1946Right: In / Memory of / Caleb Schurman / Died / Jan. 26, 1893 / Æt. 70.Back: Also / His Wife / Fannie Wright / Died Oct. 23, 1908 / ÆT. 79.1

Tombstone, William Gordon Schurman (1858-1930), his wife Ada Baker Schurman (1859-1955), their son Robert L. (1889-1964), his wife Ella A. Costain (1884-1946), Caleb Schurman (1823-1893), his wife Fannie Wright (1830-1908), parents of William Gordon Schurman. United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Caleb Schurman b. 19 April 1823, d. 26 January 1893

DaughterElizabeth Ann Schurman b. 19 October 1849, d. 31 October 1926
DaughterMary Malvina Schurman+ b. 19 September 1851, d. 6 December 1936
SonWilliam Gordon Schurman+ b. 31 March 1858, d. 8 February 1930

Citations

  1. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Samuel James Bagnall

M, #12542, b. About 1820, d. 24 March 1904

Parents

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BirthSamuel James Bagnall was born About 1820.
MarriageHe married Helen Schurman daughter of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 5 March 1846.
DeathSamuel James Bagnall died on 24 March 1904 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34214, -63.70274G.

Inscription: Our Father / S. J. Bagnall / Died / Mar. 24, 1904 / ÆT. 84.Left: Also Their Children / John, / Died July 15, 1859 / ÆT. 10. / Fred / Died Aug. 10, 1859, / ÆT. 14. / Mary Helen / Died Aug. 15, 1859 / ÆT. 6. / Sprague, / Died May 20,, 1869 / Aged 8 Mo's.Back: Our Mother / Helen Schurman / Wife of / S. J. Bagnall / Died / Aug. 26, 1902, / ÆT. 77.1,2

Tombstone, Samuel James Bagnall (c1820-1904), his wife Helen Schurman (1825-1902), their children John (1849-1859), Fred (1847-1859), Mary Helen (1853-1859) and Sprague (1868-1869). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.
Back inscription detail.

Children with Helen Schurman b. 27 August 1825, d. 26 August 1902

SonFrederick Henry Bagnall b. 27 March 1847, d. 10 August 1859
SonAlfred Ernest Bagnall b. 1 October 1848
SonJohn Douglas Bagnall b. 19 May 1849, d. 15 July 1859
SonJames Isaac Bagnall b. 16 September 1851
DaughterMary Helen Bagnall b. About 1853, d. 15 August 1859
SonWilliam Penn Bagnall+ b. 2 June 1853
DaughterHelen Jane Bagnall b. 3 July 1855
DaughterEmma Matilda Bagnall+ b. 9 May 1857, d. 19 July 1925
DaughterMaria Bagnall+ b. 11 March 1859
DaughterBessie Bagnall+ b. 1 June 1864, d. 21 December 1952
SonRufus Gordon Bagnall+ b. 16 November 1866, d. 18 January 1953
SonSprague Bagnall b. September 1868, d. 20 May 1869

Citations

  1. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  2. [S14476] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Samuel James Bagnall family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Caroline Martha Ellis

F, #12543, b. 1830, d. 30 June 1909

Parents

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NameCaroline Martha Ellis was also known as Caroline Martha Schurman.
NameShe was also known as Caroline Ellis.1
BirthShe was born in 1830, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Joseph Silliker Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 23 March 1856.
WitnessCaroline Martha Ellis was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of Joseph Silliker Schurman in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 53) were his wife, Caroline Ellis (age 50), their children George Ellis (age 22), Isaac (age 20), Artemas (age 18), Estelle (age 16) and Mary (age 11). Also enumerated were Alexander Robins (age 22) and Ida Watson (age 18), both servants. The family religion was Baptist. Alexander Robins was Methodist.2,3
DeathShe died on 30 June 1909 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Joseph Silliker Schurman and Caroline Martha Ellis in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34203, -63.70277G.4,1
Marker, Joseph S. Schurman (1826-1908), his wife Caroline M. Ellis (1830-1909), their daughter Stella M. Schurman (1866-1934). United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Back inscription.

Children with Joseph Silliker Schurman b. 10 September 1826, d. 6 February 1908

SonEllis M. Schurman b. 31 October 1857, d. 30 May 1920
SonIsaac Newton Schurman+ b. 10 November 1859, d. 1927
SonArtemas William Schurman b. 4 August 1862, d. 1935
DaughterEstelle M. Schurman b. 4 February 1867, d. 20 October 1934
DaughterMary Dodd Schurman b. 16 July 1872, d. 7 June 1937

Citations

  1. [S11798] Cemetery Marker, United Baptist Church Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Joseph S. Schurman & Caroline M. Ellis, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.
  2. [S10184] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #132, of Joseph Schureman, digital image of original page, LAC Roll C_13162, Page 35. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S4019] 1881 Canada Census - Alexander Robins, Household #80, 1881, Microfilm C-13162, p. 35. Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Phoebe Schurman

F, #12544, b. 7 January 1828

Parents

FatherJohn Schurman b. 1796, d. 19 October 1864
MotherPhoebe Mcmonagle Hewson b. 1797, d. 7 January 1828
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BirthPhoebe Schurman was born on 7 January 1828, in River Philip, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Peter Schurman son of Isaac Schurman and Jane Jenny Lefurgey, on 3 October 1849.

Children with Peter Schurman b. 27 August 1829, d. 18 April 1869

SonJoseph Willard Schurman b. 21 November 1850
DaughterHelen Elizabeth Schurman b. 22 February 1853, d. 18 June 1853
SonIsaac Schurman b. 25 July 1854, d. 17 November 1854
DaughterFrances Augusta Schurman b. 2 September 1855

Elizabeth Schurman

F, #12545, b. 28 December 1805, d. 28 February 1874

Parents

FatherJacob Schurman b. 10 March 1777, d. 11 March 1850
MotherPenelope McKendrick b. About 1786, d. 15 October 1865
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NameElizabeth Schurman was also known as Elizabeth Clark.
BirthShe was born on 28 December 1805, in Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageShe married Francis M. Clark son of William Clark and Helen Simpson, on 26 April 1826, they lived in Darnley.2
DeathElizabeth Schurman died on 28 February 1874 in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52990, -63.68676G. Inscription: In memory of / Francis Clark / [broken, missing piece] / Aged 78 years / Also his wife / Elizabeth Schurman / died feb. 28, 1874, / Æt. 66.3
Tombstone, Francis Clark (1794-1870), his wife Elizabeth Schurman (1808-1874). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Francis M. Clark b. 1794, d. 10 June 1870

SonWilliam Darnley Clark b. 11 June 1827
SonThomas Clark b. 9 March 1829, d. 22 July 1852
SonJacob Clark b. 9 March 1829, d. 22 July 1852
SonDavid S. Clark b. 9 December 1830, d. 23 July 1878
SonFrancis Clark b. 7 October 1832, d. 1 May 1884
DaughterSarah Schurman Clark+ b. 17 December 1834, d. 17 August 1872
SonDaniel Schurman Clark+ b. 2 December 1836, d. 1878
SonJames Clark+ b. 17 April 1838, d. 20 July 1928
SonJohn Clark b. 30 September 1841, d. 20 February 1916
SonBenjamin Edward Clark+ b. 12 April 1845, d. About 1914
SonIsaac Schurman Clark+ b. 12 May 1849, d. 14 May 1919

Citations

  1. [S55] "Genealogy report from Barry MacLean", Barry MacLean, to David Walker ; Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Genealogy report from Barry MacLean".
  2. [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.
  3. [S8772] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Francis M. Clark & Elizabeth Schurman, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2013.

Rachel Schurman

F, #12546, b. 15 May 1808, d. 11 March 1823

Parents

FatherJacob Schurman b. 10 March 1777, d. 11 March 1850
MotherPenelope McKendrick b. About 1786, d. 15 October 1865
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BirthRachel Schurman was born on 15 May 1808, in Prince Edward IslandG.
DeathShe died on 11 March 1823 in Prince Edward IslandG.

Jane Silliker Schurman

F, #12547, b. 5 June 1811, d. 7 October 1813

Parents

FatherJacob Schurman b. 10 March 1777, d. 11 March 1850
MotherPenelope McKendrick b. About 1786, d. 15 October 1865
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BirthJane Silliker Schurman was born on 5 June 1811, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 7 October 1813 in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.

Sarah Baker Schurman

F, #12548, b. 12 July 1813, d. 20 April 1879

Parents

FatherJacob Schurman b. 10 March 1777, d. 11 March 1850
MotherPenelope McKendrick b. About 1786, d. 15 October 1865
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NameSarah Baker Schurman was also known as Sarah Schurman.1
BirthShe was born on 12 July 1813, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 20 April 1879 in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53006, -63.68767G. Inscription: In memory of / Sarah B. Schurman / Died / April 20, 1879 / Æ 65 yrs.1
Tombstone, Sarah Baker Schurman (1813-1879). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S8981] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Sarah Schurman, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.

Donald Schurman

M, #12549, b. 5 September 1814, d. 14 February 1911

Parents

FatherJacob Schurman b. 10 March 1777, d. 11 March 1850
MotherPenelope McKendrick b. About 1786, d. 15 October 1865
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BirthDonald Schurman was born on 5 September 1814, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. the birthdate as entered in the 1901 census, in the household of his nephew Isaac Clark, was 12 May 1848.
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census on 31 March 1901 in the household of Isaac Schurman Clark in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in this household with Isaac were his wife, Mary S., daughter Lucy A. and an uncle, Donald Schurman.1
DeathDonald Schurman died on 14 February 1911 in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Citations

  1. [S3024] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #87 of Isaac Schurman Clark, 31 March 1901, Transcript from original census page (AutomatedGenealogy.com), LAC microfilm T-6510. District Number 133, Subdistrict e-2. National Archives of Canada, National Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.