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Hannah Wright

F, #12752, b. 1769, d. 1814

Parents

FatherWilliam Wright d. February 1819
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BirthHannah Wright was born in 1769.1
DeathShe died in 1814.

Citations

  1. [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, -Toronto, Ontario, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Nathaniel Wright

M, #12753, b. 28 March 1765, d. 25 April 1825

Parents

FatherWilliam Wright d. February 1819
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BirthNathaniel Wright was born on 28 March 1765, in New YorkG.1
MarriageHe married Ann Nancy Lord daughter of John Lord and Elizabeth Cottrell, on 25 June 1788.1
DeathNathaniel Wright died on 25 April 1825 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.34693, -63.73369G.

Inscription: In memory of / Nathaniel Wright / Died / Apr. 25, 1825, / Æt. 60. / Also his wife / Ann / died Mar. 20, 1838, / Æt. 70.2,3

Tombstone, Nathaniel Wright (1765-1825), his wife Ann Lord (1770-1838). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Ann Nancy Lord b. 24 January 1770, d. 21 March 1839

SonSquire John Wright+ b. 1789, d. 2 December 1875
SonWilliam Wright+ b. 1791, d. 26 October 1867
SonNathaniel Wright+ b. 1793, d. 6 September 1860
DaughterElizabeth Wright+ b. About 1797
SonStephen Wright, Esq.+ b. 1801, d. 27 April 1883
SonJames Wright+ b. 14 June 1803, d. 19 January 1893
SonLewis Wright+ b. About 1806, d. 13 March 1877
SonJesse Wright+ b. 11 April 1808, d. 17 July 1894
DaughterAnn Wright b. 1810
SonThomas Wright+ b. 1812, d. 10 April 1860
DaughterEthelinda Wright+ b. 8 July 1817, d. 19 November 1843

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. [S10759] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Nathaniel Wright & Ann Lord, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

Gulielma Taylor

F, #12757, b. About 1859, d. 11 September 1950
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NameGulielma Taylor was also known as Gulielma Wright.
NameShe was also known as Gulia Taylor.1
BirthShe was born About 1859, in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Elias Tompkins Wright son of William Wright and Sarah Bremble Schurman, on 24 February 1892.
DeathGulielma Taylor died on 11 September 1950 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34716, -63.73378G.

Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Feb. 9, 1909 / Aged 68 / WRIGHTLeft: In Loving / Memory of / Job S. Wright / Died / Sept. 15, 1887 / Aged 53.Right: In Loving / Memory of / Jane Ann Wright / Died / Aug. 9, 1912 / Aged 76Back: In Loving / Memory of / Gulia Taylor / Wife of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Sept. 11, 1950. / Aged 91.1

Tombstone, Elias T. Wright (1842-1909), his wife Gulielma/Gulia Taylor (1858-1950), Job Wright (1834-1887), Jane Ann Wright (1836-1912), brother and sister of Elias. United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Left inscription.
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Partner with Elias Tompkins Wright b. 27 March 1842, d. 9 February 1909

Citations

  1. [S10765] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Elias T. Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

Job Schurman Wright

M, #12758, b. 27 August 1833, d. 15 September 1887

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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BirthJob Schurman Wright was born on 27 August 1833, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathHe died on 15 September 1887 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34716, -63.73378G.

Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Feb. 9, 1909 / Aged 68 / WRIGHTLeft: In Loving / Memory of / Job S. Wright / Died / Sept. 15, 1887 / Aged 53.Right: In Loving / Memory of / Jane Ann Wright / Died / Aug. 9, 1912 / Aged 76Back: In Loving / Memory of / Gulia Taylor / Wife of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Sept. 11, 1950. / Aged 91.1

Tombstone, Elias T. Wright (1842-1909), his wife Gulielma/Gulia Taylor (1858-1950), Job Wright (1834-1887), Jane Ann Wright (1836-1912), brother and sister of Elias. United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Right inscription.
Back inscription.

Citations

  1. [S10765] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Elias T. Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

Jane Ann Wright

F, #12759, b. 27 November 1835, d. 9 August 1912

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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BirthJane Ann Wright was born on 27 November 1835, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 9 August 1912 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34716, -63.73378G.

Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Feb. 9, 1909 / Aged 68 / WRIGHTLeft: In Loving / Memory of / Job S. Wright / Died / Sept. 15, 1887 / Aged 53.Right: In Loving / Memory of / Jane Ann Wright / Died / Aug. 9, 1912 / Aged 76Back: In Loving / Memory of / Gulia Taylor / Wife of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Sept. 11, 1950. / Aged 91.1

Tombstone, Elias T. Wright (1842-1909), his wife Gulielma/Gulia Taylor (1858-1950), Job Wright (1834-1887), Jane Ann Wright (1836-1912), brother and sister of Elias. United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Citations

  1. [S10765] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Elias T. Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

William Gordon Wright

M, #12760, b. 23 March 1838, d. 7 October 1850

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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BirthWilliam Gordon Wright was born on 23 March 1838, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathHe died on 7 October 1850 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Elias Tompkins Wright

M, #12761, b. 27 March 1842, d. 9 February 1909

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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BirthElias Tompkins Wright was born on 27 March 1842, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Gulielma Taylor on 24 February 1892.
DeathHe died on 9 February 1909 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34716, -63.73378G.

Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Feb. 9, 1909 / Aged 68 / WRIGHTLeft: In Loving / Memory of / Job S. Wright / Died / Sept. 15, 1887 / Aged 53.Right: In Loving / Memory of / Jane Ann Wright / Died / Aug. 9, 1912 / Aged 76Back: In Loving / Memory of / Gulia Taylor / Wife of / Elias T. Wright / Died / Sept. 11, 1950. / Aged 91.1,2

Tombstone, Elias T. Wright (1842-1909), his wife Gulielma/Gulia Taylor (1858-1950), Job Wright (1834-1887), Jane Ann Wright (1836-1912), brother and sister of Elias. United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Partner with Gulielma Taylor b. About 1859, d. 11 September 1950

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S10765] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Elias T. Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

Stephen Rufus Wright

M, #12762, b. 24 February 1844, d. 4 May 1918

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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NameStephen Rufus Wright was also known as Rufus Wright.1
BirthHe was born on 24 February 1844, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Alice Maud Schurman daughter of Solomon Desbrisay Schurman and Maria Davison, on 19 February 1874, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathStephen Rufus Wright died on 4 May 1918 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34192, -63.70274G.

Inscription: WRIGHT / Alice M. Wright / Oct. 16, 1844 - Jan. 21, 1916 / Daughter Celia E. / Mar. 2, 1877 - Sept. 4, 1878 / Rufus S. Wright / Feb. 24, 1864 - May 4, 1918 [his birth year should have been inscribed as 1844].1,2

Tombstone, Rufus Wright (1844-1918), his wife Alice Schurman (1844-1916), their daughter Celia (1877-1878). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Alice Maud Schurman b. 16 October 1844, d. 21 January 1916

DaughterLillian Ainsley Wright b. 14 November 1874, d. 16 October 1960
DaughterCelia Ella Wright b. 2 March 1877, d. 14 September 1878
SonHarold Ray Wright+ b. 21 August 1880, d. 25 September 1952
SonClifford Albert Wright+ b. 23 September 1882, d. 31 January 1961
SonErnest Solomon Wright+ b. 8 November 1888, d. 28 January 1969

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. [S14468] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Rufus Wright & Alice Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Colin Thomas Peter Wright

M, #12763, b. 29 August 1848, d. 26 March 1920

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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NameColin Thomas Peter Wright was also known as Colin Wright.1
BirthHe was born on 29 August 1848, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Mary Alice Campbell daughter of Ronald Campbell and Mary Schurman, on 6 October 1895, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathColin Thomas Peter Wright died on 26 March 1920 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34714, -63.73384G.

Inscription: In memory / of / William Wright / died July 24, 1872, / Æt. 72. / Also his wife / Sarah B. / died June 3, 1875 / Æt. 71.Back: In Loving Memory / of / Colin T. Wright / 1849 - 1920 / His Wife / Mary A. / 1869 - 1923.1

Tombstone, William Wright (c1800-1872), his wife Sarah Bremble Schurman 1804-1875), their son Colin Wright (1849-1920), his wife Mary A. Campbell (1869-1923). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Mary Alice Campbell b. 12 September 1869, d. 11 December 1923

DaughterSarah Muriel Wright b. 6 November 1896, d. 12 June 1937
SonEdison William Wright+ b. 17 December 1898, d. 1973
SonElmer Colin Wright b. 10 August 1902, d. 2008
DaughterMary Mildred Wright b. 27 September 1907, d. 1990

Citations

  1. [S10764] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

Alice Maud Schurman

F, #12764, b. 16 October 1844, d. 21 January 1916

Parents

FatherSolomon Desbrisay Schurman b. 22 January 1819, d. 2 March 1902
MotherMaria Davison b. 14 April 1820, d. 16 October 1888
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NameAlice Maud Schurman was also known as Alice Maud Wright.
NameShe was also known as Alice Schurman.1
BirthShe was born on 16 October 1844, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Stephen Rufus Wright son of William Wright and Sarah Bremble Schurman, on 19 February 1874, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathAlice Maud Schurman died on 21 January 1916 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Stephen Rufus Wright and Alice Maud Schurman in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34192, -63.70274G.1,2
Tombstone, Rufus Wright (1844-1918), his wife Alice Schurman (1844-1916), their daughter Celia (1877-1878). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Stephen Rufus Wright b. 24 February 1844, d. 4 May 1918

DaughterLillian Ainsley Wright b. 14 November 1874, d. 16 October 1960
DaughterCelia Ella Wright b. 2 March 1877, d. 14 September 1878
SonHarold Ray Wright+ b. 21 August 1880, d. 25 September 1952
SonClifford Albert Wright+ b. 23 September 1882, d. 31 January 1961
SonErnest Solomon Wright+ b. 8 November 1888, d. 28 January 1969

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. [S14468] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Rufus Wright & Alice Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Mary Schurman

F, #12765, b. 5 March 1839, d. 14 May 1917

Parents

FatherWilliam Schurman b. 16 April 1807, d. 29 March 1887
MotherFrances Wright b. 29 December 1809, d. 21 May 1891
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NameMary Schurman was also known as Mary Campbell.
BirthShe was born on 5 March 1839, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Ronald Campbell son of Neil Hector Campbell and Janet McPherson, on 12 March 1862, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathMary Schurman died on 14 May 1917 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Ronald Campbell and Mary Schurman in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39708, -63.70819G.1,2
Tombstone, Ronald Campbell (1836-1925), his wife Mary Schurman (1839-1917) and Catherine Campbell (1846-1935). Catherine's identity is not known. Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Ronald Campbell b. 25 August 1836, d. 9 December 1925

DaughterFrances Ann Campbell+ b. 25 November 1865
DaughterMary Alice Campbell+ b. 12 September 1869, d. 11 December 1923
SonJohn Edward Campbell+ b. 22 April 1873, d. 25 April 1950
SonFrederick William Campbell+ b. 11 February 1876, d. 8 June 1962
DaughterJanet Campbell+ b. 5 June 1879, d. 30 August 1966
DaughterMargaret Campbell+ b. 27 July 1881, d. 24 November 1970
SonIsaac Neil Campbell b. 10 January 1884, d. 13 January 1884

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S10644] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Ronald Campbell & Mary Schurman, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 30 July 2015.

Mary Alice Campbell

F, #12766, b. 12 September 1869, d. 11 December 1923

Parents

FatherRonald Campbell b. 25 August 1836, d. 9 December 1925
MotherMary Schurman b. 5 March 1839, d. 14 May 1917
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NameMary Alice Campbell was also known as Mary Alice Wright.
NameShe was also known as Mary Campbell.1
BirthShe was born on 12 September 1869, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Colin Thomas Peter Wright son of William Wright and Sarah Bremble Schurman, on 6 October 1895, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathMary Alice Campbell died on 11 December 1923 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34714, -63.73384G.

Inscription: In memory / of / William Wright / died July 24, 1872, / Æt. 72. / Also his wife / Sarah B. / died June 3, 1875 / Æt. 71.Back: In Loving Memory / of / Colin T. Wright / 1849 - 1920 / His Wife / Mary A. / 1869 - 1923.1

Tombstone, William Wright (c1800-1872), his wife Sarah Bremble Schurman 1804-1875), their son Colin Wright (1849-1920), his wife Mary A. Campbell (1869-1923). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription.
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Children with Colin Thomas Peter Wright b. 29 August 1848, d. 26 March 1920

DaughterSarah Muriel Wright b. 6 November 1896, d. 12 June 1937
SonEdison William Wright+ b. 17 December 1898, d. 1973
SonElmer Colin Wright b. 10 August 1902, d. 2008
DaughterMary Mildred Wright b. 27 September 1907, d. 1990

Citations

  1. [S10764] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Wright family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

William Schurman1

M, #12767, b. 16 December 1836, d. 6 April 1925

Parents

FatherDavid Schurman b. 13 February 1806, d. 1 April 1857
MotherJanet Glover b. About 1818, d. 22 March 1872
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthWilliam Schurman was born on 16 December 1836, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Cotton daughter of William Cotton and Jane Huestis, on 28 April 1883 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathWilliam Schurman died on 6 April 1925 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
BurialHe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39703, -63.70862G.

Inscription: FATHER / William Schurman / Dec. 16, 1836 / Apr. 6, 1925 | MOTHER / Elizabeth Cotton / Oct. 14, 1850 / June 24, 1943.1

Tombstone, William Schurman (1886-1925), his wife Elizabeth Cotton (1850-1943). Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Elizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943

SonDavid Cairns Schurman b. 17 December 1885
SonWilliam Cotton Schurman+ b. 17 July 1887, d. 8 September 1970
SonJohn Small Schurman b. 6 February 1891, d. 28 August 1971

Citations

  1. [S7225] Cemetery Marker. William Schurman & Elizabeth Cotton, Marker Inscription; documented by David A. Walker, 25 June 2012.
  2. [S15025] Death Record, William Schurman entry. Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown; RG19/s2/ss6: Death Registration Books, 1925; Entry Number 318.PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Record.

Peter Schurman

M, #12768, b. 2 May 1839, d. 17 April 1877

Parents

FatherDavid Schurman b. 13 February 1806, d. 1 April 1857
MotherJanet Glover b. About 1818, d. 22 March 1872
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthPeter Schurman was born on 2 May 1839, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathHe died on 17 April 1877 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.39701, -63.70860G.

Inscription: In memory of / Peter Schurman / Died / April 17, 1877 / Aged 37 years.1

Tombstone, Peter Schurman (1839-1877). Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S7230] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley. Peter Schurman (1839-1877), tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 25 June 2012.

David Schurman

M, #12769, b. 5 July 1841, d. About 1926

Parents

FatherDavid Schurman b. 13 February 1806, d. 1 April 1857
MotherJanet Glover b. About 1818, d. 22 March 1872
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthDavid Schurman was born on 5 July 1841, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathHe died About 1926.

Artemas Black Schurman

M, #12770, b. 25 July 1843, d. 1932

Parents

FatherDavid Schurman b. 13 February 1806, d. 1 April 1857
MotherJanet Glover b. About 1818, d. 22 March 1872
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthArtemas Black Schurman was born on 25 July 1843, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Emeline Hacker in 1864, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Artemas was a bachelor living in Lot 19, Emeline was a spinster also living in Lot 19.1
DeathHe died in 1932 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USAG.

Children with Emeline Hacker b. 1 December 1844, d. 1935

DaughterAda Jane Schurman+ b. 10 January 1865, d. 28 January 1948
SonUlysses William Schurman+ b. 8 October 1869, d. About 1946

Citations

  1. [S15013] Artemas Schurman and Emeline Hacker, (1864), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage Bonds, 1864. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Elizabeth Cotton

F, #12771, b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943

Parents

FatherWilliam Cotton b. 1811, d. 1858
MotherJane Huestis b. 1822, d. 1904
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NameElizabeth Cotton was also known as Elizabeth Schurman.
NameShe was also known as Elizabeth Crossman.
BirthShe was born on 14 October 1850, in Newton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married first Solomon Crossman son of Robert Crossman and Hannah Grant.
MarriageElizabeth Cotton married second William Schurman son of David Schurman and Janet Glover, on 28 April 1883 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathElizabeth Cotton died on 24 June 1943 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
InterredShe was buried in the plot of William Schurman, in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39703, -63.70862G.

Inscription: FATHER / William Schurman / Dec. 16, 1836 / Apr. 6, 1925 | MOTHER / Elizabeth Cotton / Oct. 14, 1850 / June 24, 1943.1

Tombstone, William Schurman (1886-1925), his wife Elizabeth Cotton (1850-1943). Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Solomon Crossman b. 3 February 1843, d. 14 May 1882

DaughterCaroline Crossman+ b. 1870, d. 1945
DaughterJanet Crossman b. 1872, d. 1968

Children with William Schurman b. 16 December 1836, d. 6 April 1925

SonDavid Cairns Schurman b. 17 December 1885
SonWilliam Cotton Schurman+ b. 17 July 1887, d. 8 September 1970
SonJohn Small Schurman b. 6 February 1891, d. 28 August 1971

Citations

  1. [S7225] Cemetery Marker. William Schurman & Elizabeth Cotton, Marker Inscription; documented by David A. Walker, 25 June 2012.

Solomon Crossman

M, #12772, b. 3 February 1843, d. 14 May 1882

Parents

FatherRobert Crossman b. 28 November 1808, d. 22 April 1894
MotherHannah Grant b. 26 January 1813, d. 8 August 1905
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BirthSolomon Crossman was born on 3 February 1843.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Cotton daughter of William Cotton and Jane Huestis.
DeathSolomon Crossman died on 14 May 1882 in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. cause of death was by drowning.1
BurialHe was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36208, -63.72546G.

Inscription: In / Memory of / Soloman Crossman / Died / May 14, 1882, / Æ. 38 yrs.1,2

Cemetery Marker: Soloman Crossman (1843-1882). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Elizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943

DaughterCaroline Crossman+ b. 1870, d. 1945
DaughterJanet Crossman b. 1872, d. 1968

Citations

  1. [S8572] Cemetery Transcript: Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 25-3 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  2. [S14453] Cemetery marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Soloman Crossman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 15 August 2019.

Emeline Hacker

F, #12773, b. 1 December 1844, d. 1935
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NameEmeline Hacker was also known as Emeline Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 1 December 1844, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Artemas Black Schurman son of David Schurman and Janet Glover, in 1864, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Artemas was a bachelor living in Lot 19, Emeline was a spinster also living in Lot 19.1
DeathEmeline Hacker died in 1935 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Children with Artemas Black Schurman b. 25 July 1843, d. 1932

DaughterAda Jane Schurman+ b. 10 January 1865, d. 28 January 1948
SonUlysses William Schurman+ b. 8 October 1869, d. About 1946

Citations

  1. [S15013] Artemas Schurman and Emeline Hacker, (1864), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage Bonds, 1864. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Thomas Wilson Schurman

M, #12774, b. 31 October 1849

Parents

FatherPeter Schurman b. 19 March 1810, d. 24 March 1894
MotherJanet Cairns d. Before 1881
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
OccupationThomas Wilson Schurman was Editor - Prince Edward Island Farmer.

OccupationHe was Editor - Daily News in Gardiner, Maine, USAG.

BirthHe was born on 31 October 1849, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Hannah Roper daughter of Thomas Ebenezer Roper and Hannah Hill.1
WitnessThomas Wilson Schurman was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Peter Schurman in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. included in the household were Peter's daughter Agnes (age 31, weaver), son Bennette Peter, age 28, widowed, druggist), daughter May/Mary (age 26, cotton spinner), son Thomas (age 32, printer), his wife Hannah (Roper, age 26, dressmaker), their children Frederic (age 7) and Jesse H. (age 9 months). Peter was a widower at this time, occupation "not given". Everyone in the household was a member of the Church of Scotland.1
1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Peter Schurman (widower), son Peter Bonnet/Bennet, daughters Agnes & May/Mary, son Thomas & his wife Hannah (Roper), and their children Frederic & Jesse.

Children with Hannah Roper b. 8 May 1852

SonFrederick Roper Schurman+ b. 11 December 1876, d. 25 April 1959
DaughterJessie Schurman b. July 1880

Citations

  1. [S5049] 1881 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Household #97, Peter Schurman, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 22. District Prince, Lot 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Agnes E. T. Schurman

F, #12775, b. 2 March 1851, d. 18 September 1919
Agnes E. T. Schurman (1851-1919). Photo courtesy of William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, by Ross Graves.

Parents

FatherPeter Schurman b. 19 March 1810, d. 24 March 1894
MotherJanet Cairns d. Before 1881
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameAgnes E. T. Schurman was also known as Agnes E. T. Hyde.1
BirthShe was born on 2 March 1851, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Peter Schurman in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. included in the household were Peter's daughter Agnes (age 31, weaver), son Bennette Peter, age 28, widowed, druggist), daughter May/Mary (age 26, cotton spinner), son Thomas (age 32, printer), his wife Hannah (Roper, age 26, dressmaker), their children Frederic (age 7) and Jesse H. (age 9 months). Peter was a widower at this time, occupation "not given". Everyone in the household was a member of the Church of Scotland.2
1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Peter Schurman (widower), son Peter Bonnet/Bennet, daughters Agnes & May/Mary, son Thomas & his wife Hannah (Roper), and their children Frederic & Jesse.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Peter Schurman in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household was Peter's daughter Agnes, age 40, no occupation. Peter's occupation was listed as a carpenter. They were both members of the Church of Scotland.3
1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Peter Schurman (1810-1894) and his daughter Agnes (1851- ).
MarriageShe married John W. Hyde in July 1901, the marriage of John Hyde of Middleton was published in the Patriot, p. 8, 11 July 1901, and the Guardian, p. 4, 13 July 1901. Unfortunately, the name of the spouse was not printed, but is most likely to have been Agnes Schurman. Agnes Schurman and John Hyde were first cousins, once removed.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of John W. Hyde in Lot 27, Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household was John's wife Agnes/Agness (Schurman). They were both members of the Church of Scotland.4
1911 Canada Census, Middleton, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Hyde & Agnes Schurman.
DeathShe died on 18 September 1919 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34705, -63.73394G. Inscription: HYDE / At Rest / John W. Hyde / 1850 - 1928 / His Wife / Agnes Schurman / 1850 - 1920.1
Tombstone, John W. Hyde (1851-1923) and Agnes E.T. Schurman (1850-1920). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription detail.

Partner with John W. Hyde b. March 1851, d. 1923

Citations

  1. [S5052] Cemetery Marker - John Hyde & Agnes Schurman. John Hyde & Agnes Schurman, Cemetery marker inscription; David A. Walker.
  2. [S5049] 1881 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Household #97, Peter Schurman, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 22. District Prince, Lot 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S5051] 1891 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Household #193, Peter Schurman, 1891, Microfilm, Microfilm T-6383, Page 22. District Prince, Lot 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S5053] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #35 of John Hyde, Microfilm, Page 5. Subdistrict 32. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Peter Bonnet Schurman

M, #12776, b. 14 March 1853, d. 27 January 1884
Peter Bonnet Schurman (1853-1884). Photo courtesy of William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, by Ross Graves.

Parents

FatherPeter Schurman b. 19 March 1810, d. 24 March 1894
MotherJanet Cairns d. Before 1881
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NamePeter Bonnet Schurman was also known as Bonnet Schurman.1
BirthHe was born on 14 March 1853, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Peter Schurman in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. included in the household were Peter's daughter Agnes (age 31, weaver), son Bennette Peter, age 28, widowed, druggist), daughter May/Mary (age 26, cotton spinner), son Thomas (age 32, printer), his wife Hannah (Roper, age 26, dressmaker), their children Frederic (age 7) and Jesse H. (age 9 months). Peter was a widower at this time, occupation "not given". Everyone in the household was a member of the Church of Scotland.2
1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Peter Schurman (widower), son Peter Bonnet/Bennet, daughters Agnes & May/Mary, son Thomas & his wife Hannah (Roper), and their children Frederic & Jesse.
DeathPeter Bonnet Schurman died on 27 January 1884 in New Haven, Connecticut, USAG.

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. 100. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  2. [S5049] 1881 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Household #97, Peter Schurman, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 22. District Prince, Lot 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Mary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman

F, #12777, b. 2 June 1855, d. 13 January 1897

Parents

FatherPeter Schurman b. 19 March 1810, d. 24 March 1894
MotherJanet Cairns d. Before 1881
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman was also known as Mary Wilhelmina Bremble Roper.
BirthShe was born on 2 June 1855, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Peter Schurman in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. included in the household were Peter's daughter Agnes (age 31, weaver), son Bennette Peter, age 28, widowed, druggist), daughter May/Mary (age 26, cotton spinner), son Thomas (age 32, printer), his wife Hannah (Roper, age 26, dressmaker), their children Frederic (age 7) and Jesse H. (age 9 months). Peter was a widower at this time, occupation "not given". Everyone in the household was a member of the Church of Scotland.1
1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Peter Schurman (widower), son Peter Bonnet/Bennet, daughters Agnes & May/Mary, son Thomas & his wife Hannah (Roper), and their children Frederic & Jesse.
MarriageShe married William Roper son of Thomas Ebenezer Roper and Hannah Hill, in December 1886, in Buffalo, New York, USAG.
DeathMary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman died on 13 January 1897 in Moosup, Connecticut, USAG.

Children with William Roper b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934

SonPaul Wilbert Roper+ b. 3 July 1887
SonWilliam Austin Roper b. 6 January 1890, d. 6 November 1970
SonJesse Hill Roper b. 22 July 1893, d. 13 March 1918

Citations

  1. [S5049] 1881 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Household #97, Peter Schurman, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 22. District Prince, Lot 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Hannah Roper

F, #12778, b. 8 May 1852

Parents

FatherThomas Ebenezer Roper b. 1823
MotherHannah Hill b. 1824
Last Edited 14 April 2024 11:53:31
NameHannah Roper was also known as Hannah Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 8 May 1852, in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Thomas Wilson Schurman son of Peter Schurman and Janet Cairns.1
WitnessHannah Roper was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Peter Schurman in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. included in the household were Peter's daughter Agnes (age 31, weaver), son Bennette Peter, age 28, widowed, druggist), daughter May/Mary (age 26, cotton spinner), son Thomas (age 32, printer), his wife Hannah (Roper, age 26, dressmaker), their children Frederic (age 7) and Jesse H. (age 9 months). Peter was a widower at this time, occupation "not given". Everyone in the household was a member of the Church of Scotland.1
1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Peter Schurman (widower), son Peter Bonnet/Bennet, daughters Agnes & May/Mary, son Thomas & his wife Hannah (Roper), and their children Frederic & Jesse.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Frederick Roper Schurman in East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household were Frederick's wife Isabelle, and his mother Hannah (Roper). His occupation was a conductor with the Shect (sp?) Rail Road.2
1900 US Census, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Household of Frederick R. Schurman, his wife Isabelle and his mother Hannah (Roper). His occupation was a conductor with the Shect (sp?) Rail Road.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 3 May 1930 in the household of Frederick Roper Schurman in East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household were Frederick's second wife Edith, and his mother Hannah. He was a conductor with the railway.3
1930 US Census, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Household of Frederick R. Schurman, his second wife Edith, and his mother Hannah. His occupation was an engineer with the oil refinery.

Children with Thomas Wilson Schurman b. 31 October 1849

SonFrederick Roper Schurman+ b. 11 December 1876, d. 25 April 1959
DaughterJessie Schurman b. July 1880

Citations

  1. [S5049] 1881 Canada Census - Peter Schurman, Household #97, Peter Schurman, 4 April 1881, Microfilm, Microfilm C-13162, Page 22. District Prince, Lot 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  2. [S5054] 1900 US Census - Frederick Schurman, Household #35, Frederick Schurman, 1900, Microfilm, Page 15B. Enumeration district 130, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S5057] 1930 US Census - Frederick Schurman, Household #35, Frederick Schurman, 1930, Microfilm, Roll 2172, Page 16B, Image 640.0. Enumeration district 219, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

John William Hyde

M, #12779, b. 4 January 1850, d. 15 April 1928

Parents

FatherCharles Hyde
MotherAlice Wright b. 6 August 1825, d. 25 April 1852
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn William Hyde was born on 4 January 1850, in Hampshire, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathHe died on 15 April 1928 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

William Roper

M, #12781, b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934

Parents

FatherThomas Ebenezer Roper b. 1823
MotherHannah Hill b. 1824
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWilliam Roper was born on 6 May 1850, in East Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.
MarriageHe married Julia Carder Before 1875.
MarriageHe married Mary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman daughter of Peter Schurman and Janet Cairns, in December 1886, in Buffalo, New York, USAG.
DeathWilliam Roper died on 9 December 1934 in Moosup, Windham County, Connecticut, USAG.

Children with Julia Carder

SonArthur Thompson Roper b. 1875
SonCharles Henry Roper b. 1878

Children with Mary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman b. 2 June 1855, d. 13 January 1897

SonPaul Wilbert Roper+ b. 3 July 1887
SonWilliam Austin Roper b. 6 January 1890, d. 6 November 1970
SonJesse Hill Roper b. 22 July 1893, d. 13 March 1918

Harriet Craswell

F, #12782, b. About 1821, d. 1 October 1875

Parents

FatherAnthony Craswell b. 1 June 1798, d. 11 September 1885
MotherSarah Jewell
Last Edited 6 February 2019 00:00:00
NameHarriet Craswell was also known as Harriet Campbell.
BirthShe was born About 1821.1
MarriageShe married Peter Campbell on 17 July 1856.
DeathShe died on 1 October 1875.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Peter Campbell and Harriet Craswell in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Children with Peter Campbell b. About 1813, d. 6 March 1876

DaughterLouisa Ellen Campbell+ b. 19 July 1856, d. 12 March 1954
SonJohn Wright Campbell b. 14 December 1857

Citations

  1. [S9357] Cemetery Transcript, Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published transcripts, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 28-3 (2000), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Mary Jane Schurman

F, #12783, b. 1 June 1847, d. 1925

Parents

FatherWilliam Schurman b. 21 May 1813, d. 30 January 1879
MotherSophia Schurman b. 21 November 1815, d. 1 February 1879
Last Edited 2 May 2024 19:21:55
BirthMary Jane Schurman was born on 1 June 1847, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died in 1925 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialShe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 43.39697, -63.70858G.

Inscription: Mary Jane Schurman / 1847 - 1925 / Susanna Schurman / 1855 - 1935.1

Tombstone, Mary Jane Schurman (1847-1925), her sister Susannah Schurman (1855-1935). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S12470] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Mary Jane Schurman & Susannah Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Susannah Schurman

F, #12784, b. 1855, d. 1935

Parents

FatherWilliam Schurman b. 21 May 1813, d. 30 January 1879
MotherSophia Schurman b. 21 November 1815, d. 1 February 1879
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameSusannah Schurman was also known as Susannah Mugridge.
BirthShe was born in 1855.
AdoptionShe was adopted in 1855.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Mary Jane Schurman and Susannah Schurman in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 43.39697, -63.70858G.1
Tombstone, Mary Jane Schurman (1847-1925), her sister Susannah Schurman (1855-1935). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
DeathShe died in 1935 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Citations

  1. [S12470] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Mary Jane Schurman & Susannah Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Louisa Ellen Campbell

F, #12787, b. 19 July 1856, d. 12 March 1954

Parents

FatherPeter Campbell b. About 1813, d. 6 March 1876
MotherHarriet Craswell b. About 1821, d. 1 October 1875
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameLouisa Ellen Campbell was also known as Louisa Ellen Wright.
BirthShe was born on 19 July 1856, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Artemas Peter Wright son of John Jesse Wright and Sarah Schurman Clark, on 30 July 1887, in the Manse; Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Artemas was a bachelor from Middleton, Louisa a spinster from Darnley. They were married by Rev. William Scott, Presbyterian Minister from North Bedeque. Witnesses were Mary Ann Scott and David McLeod.2
DeathLouisa Ellen Campbell died on 12 March 1954 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34724, -63.73400G.

Inscription: WRIGHT / Artemas P. Wright / May 30, 1860 - 21 Dec., 1942 / His Wife / Louisa Campbell / July 19, 1856 - Mar. 12, 1954 / In God Have I Put My Trust.1

Tombstone, Artemas P. Wright (1860-1942), his wife Louisa Campbell (1856-1954). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Artemas Peter Wright b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 December 1942

SonHarris Eldon Wright+ b. 8 July 1888, d. 20 December 1978
DaughterGertrude Wright+ b. 16 August 1891, d. 1988
SonThomas Elliott Wright+ b. 8 May 1894, d. 12 August 1959

Citations

  1. [S10703] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Artemas P. Wright & Louisa Campbell, marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.
  2. [S11482] , Artemas Wright & Louisa Campbell marriage, in Marriage Records, North Bedeque United Church Records, Book 1, Marriages 1883-1920, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Records.

Artemas Peter Wright

M, #12788, b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 December 1942

Parents

FatherJohn Jesse Wright b. 2 October 1829, d. 17 April 1900
MotherSarah Schurman Clark b. 17 December 1834, d. 17 August 1872
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameArtemas Peter Wright was also known as Artemas Wright.1
BirthHe was born on 30 May 1860, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Louisa Ellen Campbell daughter of Peter Campbell and Harriet Craswell, on 30 July 1887, in the Manse; Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Artemas was a bachelor from Middleton, Louisa a spinster from Darnley. They were married by Rev. William Scott, Presbyterian Minister from North Bedeque. Witnesses were Mary Ann Scott and David McLeod.2
DeathArtemas Peter Wright died on 21 December 1942 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34724, -63.73400G.

Inscription: WRIGHT / Artemas P. Wright / May 30, 1860 - 21 Dec., 1942 / His Wife / Louisa Campbell / July 19, 1856 - Mar. 12, 1954 / In God Have I Put My Trust.3

Tombstone, Artemas P. Wright (1860-1942), his wife Louisa Campbell (1856-1954). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Louisa Ellen Campbell b. 19 July 1856, d. 12 March 1954

SonHarris Eldon Wright+ b. 8 July 1888, d. 20 December 1978
DaughterGertrude Wright+ b. 16 August 1891, d. 1988
SonThomas Elliott Wright+ b. 8 May 1894, d. 12 August 1959

Citations

  1. [S10703] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Artemas P. Wright & Louisa Campbell, marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.
  2. [S11482] , Artemas Wright & Louisa Campbell marriage, in Marriage Records, North Bedeque United Church Records, Book 1, Marriages 1883-1920, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Records.
  3. [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.

John Wright Campbell

M, #12789, b. 14 December 1857

Parents

FatherPeter Campbell b. About 1813, d. 6 March 1876
MotherHarriet Craswell b. About 1821, d. 1 October 1875
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
BirthJohn Wright Campbell was born on 14 December 1857, in Princetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 8 August 1858 in the Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.23833, -63.63205G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. D. MacDonald.1
MarriageHe married Adella MacDonald.

Partner with Adella MacDonald

Citations

  1. [S12909] Baptismal Record, John Wright Campbell, Free Church of Scotland Records, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 18. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Adella MacDonald

F, #12790
Last Edited 28 March 2018 00:00:00
NameAdella MacDonald was also known as Adella Campbell.
MarriageShe married John Wright Campbell son of Peter Campbell and Harriet Craswell.

Partner with John Wright Campbell b. 14 December 1857

Mary Schurman Campbell

F, #12797, b. 28 May 1843, d. 18 April 1910

Parents

FatherPeter Campbell b. About 1813, d. 6 March 1876
MotherLucy Ann Schurman b. 21 May 1815, d. 20 June 1849
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameMary Schurman Campbell was also known as Mary Schurman Clark.
BirthShe was born on 28 May 1843, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.242778, -63.637735G. the 1901 census has her birth year as 1845.1,2
MarriageShe married Isaac Schurman Clark son of Francis M. Clark and Elizabeth Schurman, on 17 February 1875, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they were married by license, by Rev. Robert Patterson. Witnesses were John Hyde & James MacQuarrie. Recorded 8 July 1875.3
DeathMary Schurman Campbell died on 18 April 1910 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.436712, -63.637333G.1
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Isaac Schurman Clark, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44738, -63.62882G.

Inscription: In / Memory of / Isaac S. Clark / Died / May 14, 1919. / AET. 71. / Also / His Beloved Wife / Mary S. Campbell / Died / Apr. 18, 1910. / AET. 65. / [script] / Clark. Left: In / Memory of / John Albert / Infant Son Of / Isaac & Ina / Walker / Died / Feb 16, 1938. Right: Emma Clark / Died / May 8, 1938 / AET. 71.4

Tombstone, Isaac S. Clark (1849-1919), his wife Mary Schurman Campbell (1845-1910). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.

Child with Isaac Schurman Clark b. 12 May 1849, d. 14 May 1919

DaughterLucy Ann Clark+ b. 27 September 1878, d. 14 July 1961

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. [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.
  3. [S6819] , (17 February 1875), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878), Page 60, Isaac S. Clark & Mary S. Campbell. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
  4. [S2724] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Isaac Schurman Clark family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph(s); documented by David A. Walker, 14 August 2006.

Christianna Campbell

F, #12798, b. 31 January 1847, d. 13 April 1899

Parents

FatherPeter Campbell b. About 1813, d. 6 March 1876
MotherLucy Ann Schurman b. 21 May 1815, d. 20 June 1849
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthChristianna Campbell was born on 31 January 1847, in Cape Traverse, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 13 April 1899 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Peter Campbell, in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Citations

  1. [S9357] Cemetery Transcript, Free Church of Scotland, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published transcripts, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 28-3 (2000), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

William Tompkins

M, #12800
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Child with Lydia Lane

DaughterMary Tompkins+