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Robert Crossman

M, #13801, b. 28 November 1808, d. 22 April 1894
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BirthRobert Crossman was born on 28 November 1808.
MarriageHe married Hannah Grant.1
DeathHe died on 22 April 1894.1
BurialHe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34182, -63.70272G.

Inscription: In / Memory of / Robert Crosman / Died Apr. 22, 1894, / Aged 86 Yr's 5 Mo's. / Also His Wife / Hannah Grant / Died Aug. 8, 1905, / Aged 92 Yrs. 6 Mos. / They Rest / Erected by Their Daughters.1,2

Tombstone, Robert Crossman (1808-1894), his wife Hannah Grant (1813-1905). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child with Hannah Grant b. 26 January 1813, d. 8 August 1905

SonSolomon Crossman+ b. 3 February 1843, d. 14 May 1882

Citations

  1. [S2901] Cemetery Transcripts Central Bedeque United-Baptist Cemetery: Robert Crossman, Robert Crossman Published transcripts, Library of Central Bedeque United-Baptist Cemetery, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  2. [S14465] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Robert Crossman & Hannah Grant, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Hannah Grant

F, #13802, b. 26 January 1813, d. 8 August 1905
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NameHannah Grant was also known as Hannah Crossman.1
BirthShe was born on 26 January 1813.
MarriageShe married Robert Crossman.1
DeathShe died on 8 August 1905.1
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Robert Crossman and Hannah Grant in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34182, -63.70272G.1,2
Tombstone, Robert Crossman (1808-1894), his wife Hannah Grant (1813-1905). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child with Robert Crossman b. 28 November 1808, d. 22 April 1894

SonSolomon Crossman+ b. 3 February 1843, d. 14 May 1882

Citations

  1. [S2901] Cemetery Transcripts Central Bedeque United-Baptist Cemetery: Robert Crossman, Robert Crossman Published transcripts, Library of Central Bedeque United-Baptist Cemetery, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  2. [S14465] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Robert Crossman & Hannah Grant, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Caroline Crossman

F, #13803, b. 1870, d. 1945

Parents

FatherSolomon Crossman b. 3 February 1843, d. 14 May 1882
MotherElizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943
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NameCaroline Crossman was also known as Caroline Bowness.1
NameShe was also known as Carrie Crossman.2
BirthShe was born in 1870.
MarriageShe married Chester L. Bowness.1
DeathShe died in 1945.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Chester L. Bowness and Caroline Crossman in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36160, -63.72577G.3
Tombstone, Chester L. Bowness (1865-1937), his wife Caroline Crossman (1870-1945), their children Georgie (1904-1910) and Frank (1898-1965). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Back inscription.

Children with Chester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937

SonCharles Hester Bowness b. 29 May 1890, d. 6 April 1967
DaughterClara Louise Bowness b. 6 January 1892
SonPreston Frederick Bowness b. 20 June 1896, d. 1970
SonFrank Chase Bowness b. 28 October 1898, d. 1965
DaughterGeorgie Bowness b. 1904, d. 1910
DaughterLena Douglas Bowness b. 8 July 1904, d. 1981

Citations

  1. [S7962] North Bedeque United Church Record Books, Prince Edward Island, Preston Frederick Bowness & Ruby Florence Horne marriage, 13 August 1968, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, licence # 1511, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
  2. [S10751] Baptism Record, United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
  3. [S12436] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Chester L. Bowness, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 19 July 2017.

Janet Crossman

F, #13804, b. 1872, d. 1968

Parents

FatherSolomon Crossman b. 3 February 1843, d. 14 May 1882
MotherElizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943
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BirthJanet Crossman was born in 1872.
DeathShe died in 1968.

Chester L. Bowness1

M, #13805, b. 1865, d. 1937
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BirthChester L. Bowness was born in 1865.2
MarriageHe married Caroline Crossman daughter of Solomon Crossman and Elizabeth Cotton.1
DeathChester L. Bowness died in 1937.2
BurialHe was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36160, -63.72577G.

Inscription: BOWNESS / Chester L. Bowness / 1865 - 1937 / His Wife / Caroline Crossman / 1870 - 1945 / Daughter / Georgie / 1904 - 1910Back: Son / Frank / 1898 - 1965.2

Tombstone, Chester L. Bowness (1865-1937), his wife Caroline Crossman (1870-1945), their children Georgie (1904-1910) and Frank (1898-1965). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Back inscription.

Children with Caroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945

SonCharles Hester Bowness b. 29 May 1890, d. 6 April 1967
DaughterClara Louise Bowness b. 6 January 1892
SonPreston Frederick Bowness b. 20 June 1896, d. 1970
SonFrank Chase Bowness b. 28 October 1898, d. 1965
DaughterGeorgie Bowness b. 1904, d. 1910
DaughterLena Douglas Bowness b. 8 July 1904, d. 1981

Citations

  1. [S7962] North Bedeque United Church Record Books, Prince Edward Island, Preston Frederick Bowness & Ruby Florence Horne marriage, 13 August 1968, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, licence # 1511, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
  2. [S12436] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Chester L. Bowness, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 19 July 2017.

Charles Hester Bowness1

M, #13806, b. 29 May 1890, d. 6 April 1967

Parents

FatherChester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937
MotherCaroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945
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BirthCharles Hester Bowness was born on 29 May 1890, in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 3 November 1899 in the United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861, -63.58928G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.1
DeathHe died on 6 April 1967 in Peers, Alberta, CanadaG.2

Citations

  1. [S10751] Baptism Record, United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
  2. [S10755] Correspondence with Louise (Roll) Everest, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Clara Louise Bowness1

F, #13807, b. 6 January 1892

Parents

FatherChester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937
MotherCaroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945
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BirthClara Louise Bowness was born on 6 January 1892, in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 3 November 1899 in the United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861, -63.58928G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.1

Citations

  1. [S10752] Baptism Record, United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Preston Frederick Bowness1

M, #13808, b. 20 June 1896, d. 1970

Parents

FatherChester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937
MotherCaroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945
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NamePreston Frederick Bowness was also known as Preston Bowness.1
NameHe was also known as Fred Preston Bowness.2
BirthHe was born on 20 June 1896, in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2,1
BaptismHe was baptized on 3 November 1899 in the United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861, -63.58928G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.2
MarriageHe married first Jessie Marion Clark daughter of Artemas Clark and Marion Ida Neill.3
MarriagePreston Frederick Bowness married second Ruby Florence Gay daughter of Samuel Nelson Gay and Miss Lidstone, on 13 August 1968 in United Church manse, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, they were married by licence #1511. Both were widowed when married.1
DeathPreston Frederick Bowness died in 1970.3
BurialHe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36186, -63.72552G. Inscription: BOWNESS / Preston F. Bowness / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Jessie Marion Clark / 1892 - 1965 / Peace Perfect Peace.3
Tombstone, Preston F. Bowness (1896-1979) and his wife Jessie Marion Clark (1892-1965). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Partner with Jessie Marion Clark b. 29 March 1891, d. 1965

Partner with Ruby Florence Gay b. 7 October 1901, d. 30 August 1975

Citations

  1. [S7962] North Bedeque United Church Record Books, Prince Edward Island, Preston Frederick Bowness & Ruby Florence Horne marriage, 13 August 1968, in Book #3, Marriage Register 1959-1975, licence # 1511, North Bedeque United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Register.
  2. [S10754] Baptism Record, United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
  3. [S4765] Cemetery Marker - Preston F. Bowness & Jessie Marion Clark. Preston F. Bowness & Jessie Marion Clark, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 23 July 2010.

Frank Chase Bowness1

M, #13809, b. 28 October 1898, d. 1965

Parents

FatherChester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937
MotherCaroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945
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NameFrank Chase Bowness was also known as Frank Bowness.2
BirthHe was born on 28 October 1898, in Norboro, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 3 November 1899 in the United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.45861, -63.58928G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. William A. Thomson.1
DeathHe died in 1965.2
InterredHe was buried in the plot of Chester L. Bowness, in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36160, -63.72577G.

Inscription: BOWNESS / Chester L. Bowness / 1865 - 1937 / His Wife / Caroline Crossman / 1870 - 1945 / Daughter / Georgie / 1904 - 1910Back: Son / Frank / 1898 - 1965.2

Tombstone, Chester L. Bowness (1865-1937), his wife Caroline Crossman (1870-1945), their children Georgie (1904-1910) and Frank (1898-1965). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Back inscription.

Citations

  1. [S10753] Baptism Record, United Church, Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 3, (3 November 1899). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
  2. [S12436] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Chester L. Bowness, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 19 July 2017.

Lena Douglas Bowness1

F, #13810, b. 8 July 1904, d. 1981

Parents

FatherChester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937
MotherCaroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945
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BirthLena Douglas Bowness was born on 8 July 1904, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 24 June 1922 in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36534, -63.72419G; the officiating clergyman was O. K. Ross.1
DeathShe died in 1981.2
BurialShe was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36161, -63.72580G.

Inscription: BOWNESS / Lena Douglas / (MacKenzie) / 1904 - 1981 / In Loving Memory.2,3

Tombstone,Lena Douglas Bowness (1904-1981). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S9472] Baptism record, North Bedeque United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 2, Page 2, (24 June 1922). Hereinafter cited as Baptism record.
  2. [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.
  3. [S12435] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Lena Douglas Bowness, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 19 July 2017.

Georgie Bowness

F, #13811, b. 1904, d. 1910

Parents

FatherChester L. Bowness b. 1865, d. 1937
MotherCaroline Crossman b. 1870, d. 1945
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BirthGeorgie Bowness was born in 1904.1
DeathShe died in 1910.1
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Chester L. Bowness, in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36160, -63.72577G.

Inscription: BOWNESS / Chester L. Bowness / 1865 - 1937 / His Wife / Caroline Crossman / 1870 - 1945 / Daughter / Georgie / 1904 - 1910Back: Son / Frank / 1898 - 1965.1

Tombstone, Chester L. Bowness (1865-1937), his wife Caroline Crossman (1870-1945), their children Georgie (1904-1910) and Frank (1898-1965). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Back inscription.

Citations

  1. [S12436] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Chester L. Bowness, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 19 July 2017.

David Cairns Schurman

M, #13813, b. 17 December 1885

Parents

FatherWilliam Schurman b. 16 December 1836, d. 6 April 1925
MotherElizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthDavid Cairns Schurman was born on 17 December 1885, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Sarah Annie McLeod in 1920, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Savid was a bachelor living in North Bedeque, Prince County, Sarah Annie was a spinster living in Valleyfield (now Three Rivers), Kings County.1

Partner with Sarah Annie McLeod

Citations

  1. [S15017] David Cairns Schurman & Sarah Annie McLeod, (1920), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage Registrations, 1920. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Sally Anne MacLeod

F, #13814, b. 1 April 1894

Parents

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BirthSally Anne MacLeod was born on 1 April 1894, in Valleyfield, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Alexander John MacLeod

M, #13815
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Child with Isabella MacDonald

DaughterSally Anne MacLeod b. 1 April 1894

Isabella MacDonald

F, #13816
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Child with Alexander John MacLeod

DaughterSally Anne MacLeod b. 1 April 1894

William Cotton Schurman

M, #13817, b. 17 July 1887, d. 8 September 1970

Parents

FatherWilliam Schurman b. 16 December 1836, d. 6 April 1925
MotherElizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthWilliam Cotton Schurman was born on 17 July 1887, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married first Anna Myrtle Leard daughter of Frederick Holland Leard and Harriet Ella Beatrice Wright, on 12 October 1914 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, William was a bachelor living in North Bedeque, Anna was a spinster living in Summerside.1
MarriageWilliam Cotton Schurman married second Florence Emlen Pridham daughter of Jabez Pridham and Ada Jane Curtis, on 5 September 1942 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathWilliam Cotton Schurman died on 8 September 1970 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39703, -63.70859G.

Inscription: SUB / CRUCE SALUS [Salvation Under the Cross] / In Loving Memory of / Wm. C. Schurman / 1887 - 1970 / Anna M. Leard / Wife of / William C. Schurman / 1889 - 1941 / The fleeting shadows / mark another hour of absence.2

Tombstone, William Cotton Schurman (1887-1970), his wife Anna M. Leard (1889-1941). Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Sundial on top of marker.

Children with Anna Myrtle Leard b. 10 August 1889, d. 6 August 1941

DaughterGeorgie Louise Jean Schurman b. 9 April 1919
SonWilliam David Leard Schurman b. 10 October 1923, d. 13 August 2011

Partner with Florence Emlen Pridham b. 17 July 1884, d. 11 August 1965

Citations

  1. [S15018] William Schurman & Anna M. Leard, (12 October 1914), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss3: Marriage Registers, 1914-1919. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  2. [S7226] Cemetery Marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William C. Schurman & Anna M. Leard, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 25 June 2012.

Anna Myrtle Leard

F, #13818, b. 10 August 1889, d. 6 August 1941

Parents

FatherFrederick Holland Leard b. 14 November 1862, d. 22 August 1913
MotherHarriet Ella Beatrice Wright b. 23 May 1860, d. 10 June 1929
Relationships4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameAnna Myrtle Leard was also known as Anna Myrtle Schurman.
NameShe was also known as Anna Leard.1
BirthShe was born on 10 August 1889, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married William Cotton Schurman son of William Schurman and Elizabeth Cotton, on 12 October 1914 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
DeathAnna Myrtle Leard died on 6 August 1941 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
InterredShe was buried in the plot of William Cotton Schurman, in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39703, -63.70859G.

Inscription: SUB / CRUCE SALUS [Salvation Under the Cross] / In Loving Memory of / Wm. C. Schurman / 1887 - 1970 / Anna M. Leard / Wife of / William C. Schurman / 1889 - 1941 / The fleeting shadows / mark another hour of absence.1

Tombstone, William Cotton Schurman (1887-1970), his wife Anna M. Leard (1889-1941). Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Sundial on top of marker.

Children with William Cotton Schurman b. 17 July 1887, d. 8 September 1970

DaughterGeorgie Louise Jean Schurman b. 9 April 1919
SonWilliam David Leard Schurman b. 10 October 1923, d. 13 August 2011

Citations

  1. [S7226] Cemetery Marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William C. Schurman & Anna M. Leard, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 25 June 2012.
  2. [S15018] William Schurman & Anna M. Leard, (12 October 1914), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss3: Marriage Registers, 1914-1919. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.

Ada Jane Curtis

F, #13819, b. 11 October 1855, d. 29 March 1935

Parents

FatherWilliam Curtis b. About 1834, d. 21 December 1886
MotherMary Lefurgey b. 6 July 1835
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NameAda Jane Curtis was also known as Ada Jane Pridham.
BirthShe was born on 11 October 1855, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Jabez Pridham on 25 August 1875.
DeathShe died on 29 March 1935 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Children with Jabez Pridham b. 17 July 1853, d. 3 January 1910

SonWilliam Harry Pridham b. 31 March 1878, d. November 1944
DaughterAmy Ryerson Pridham+ b. 26 March 1880
DaughterCarrie Elizabeth Pridham b. 29 July 1882
DaughterFlorence Emlen Pridham+ b. 17 July 1884, d. 11 August 1965

Florence Emlen Pridham

F, #13820, b. 17 July 1884, d. 11 August 1965

Parents

FatherJabez Pridham b. 17 July 1853, d. 3 January 1910
MotherAda Jane Curtis b. 11 October 1855, d. 29 March 1935
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NameFlorence Emlen Pridham was also known as Florence Emlen Schurman.
NameShe was also known as Florence Emlen MacCallum.
BirthShe was born on 17 July 1884, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married first George Haviland MacCallum son of Donald MacCallum and Margaret Doherty, on 22 September 1908 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageFlorence Emlen Pridham married second William Cotton Schurman son of William Schurman and Elizabeth Cotton, on 5 September 1942 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathFlorence Emlen Pridham died on 11 August 1965 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
InterredShe was buried in the plot of George Haviland MacCallum, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Children with George Haviland MacCallum b. 22 May 1878, d. 29 December 1940

SonDonald Haviland MacCallum b. 17 March 1911, d. 18 March 1911
DaughterLottie Josephine MacCallum b. 9 June 1913

Partner with William Cotton Schurman b. 17 July 1887, d. 8 September 1970

Citations

  1. [S15189] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. George MacCallum & Florence Pridham, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker.

John Small Schurman1

M, #13821, b. 6 February 1891, d. 28 August 1971

Parents

FatherWilliam Schurman b. 16 December 1836, d. 6 April 1925
MotherElizabeth Cotton b. 14 October 1850, d. 24 June 1943
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJohn Small Schurman was born on 6 February 1891, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathHe died on 28 August 1971 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.397005, -63.708548G.

Stone 85.Inscription: SCHURMAN / John Small Schurman / Feb. 6, 1891 - Aug. 28, 1971.1

Tombstone, John Small Schurman (1891-1971), Wilmot Valley Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S7224] Cemetery Marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Small Schurman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 25 June 2012.

Ada Jane Schurman

F, #13822, b. 10 January 1865, d. 28 January 1948

Parents

FatherArtemas Black Schurman b. 25 July 1843, d. 1932
MotherEmeline Hacker b. 1 December 1844, d. 1935
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthAda Jane Schurman was born on 10 January 1865, in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 6 February 1871 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397, -63.79075G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J.W. Forsythe.1
DeathShe died on 28 January 1948 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Children with Maurice Condon

DaughterCharlotte Mary Condon b. 10 February 1888
SonFrancis Maurice Condon b. 26 May 1890, d. 14 February 1956

Citations

  1. [S15004] Baptismal Record, transcription, Ada Jane Schurman, Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown; St. Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 24, (6 February 1871). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Ulysses William Schurman

M, #13823, b. 8 October 1869, d. About 1946

Parents

FatherArtemas Black Schurman b. 25 July 1843, d. 1932
MotherEmeline Hacker b. 1 December 1844, d. 1935
Relationships3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthUlysses William Schurman was born on 8 October 1869, in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 6 February 1871 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39397, -63.79075G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. J.W. Forsythe.1
DeathHe died About 1946 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Child with ? Osborne

SonHoward Franklin Schurman b. About 18 June 1900

Citations

  1. [S15011] Baptismal Record, transcription, Ullyses William Schurman, Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown; St Mary's Anglican Church Records, Summerside, Prince County; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 24, (6 February 1871). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Maurice Condon

M, #13824

Parents

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Children with Ada Jane Schurman b. 10 January 1865, d. 28 January 1948

DaughterCharlotte Mary Condon b. 10 February 1888
SonFrancis Maurice Condon b. 26 May 1890, d. 14 February 1956

? Osborne

F, #13825
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Child with Ulysses William Schurman b. 8 October 1869, d. About 1946

SonHoward Franklin Schurman b. About 18 June 1900

Thomas Ebenezer Roper

M, #13826, b. 1823
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BirthThomas Ebenezer Roper was born in 1823, in Dudley, Worcestershire, EnglandG.
MarriageHe married Hannah Hill in 1844, in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, EnglandG.

Children with Hannah Hill b. 1824

SonWilliam Roper+ b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
DaughterHannah Roper+ b. 8 May 1852

Hannah Hill

F, #13827, b. 1824
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NameHannah Hill was also known as Hannah Roper.
BirthShe was born in 1824, in Cannes, FranceG.
MarriageShe married Thomas Ebenezer Roper in 1844, in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, EnglandG.

Children with Thomas Ebenezer Roper b. 1823

SonWilliam Roper+ b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
DaughterHannah Roper+ b. 8 May 1852

Frederick Roper Schurman

M, #13828, b. 11 December 1876, d. 25 April 1959

Parents

FatherThomas Wilson Schurman b. 31 October 1849
MotherHannah Roper b. 8 May 1852
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthFrederick Roper Schurman was born on 11 December 1876, in Jacksonville, Florida, USAG.1
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.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.
MarriageFrederick Roper Schurman married Isabelle S. in 1896.2
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1900 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.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 16 April 1910 in East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household were Frederick's wife Isabella and an adopted daughter, Irene M. Stone, age 13. Frederick was a conductor with the railway.3
1910 US Census, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Household of Frederick R. Schurman, his wife Isabelle and adopted daughter Irene M. Stone. His occupation was a conductor with the railway.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1920 in East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household were Frederick's wife Isabelle. His occupation was a conductor with the railroad company.4
1920 US Census, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Household of Frederick R. Schurman and his wife Isabelle. His occupation was a conductor with the rail road.
MarriageHe married Edith May Barney on 26 July 1928, in East Providence, Rhode Island, USAG.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 3 May 1930 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.5
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.
DeathHe died on 25 April 1959 in Riverside, Rhode Island, USAG.

Child with Isabelle S. b. August 1877

DaughterIrene M. Stone b. About 1897

Partner with Edith May Barney b. 28 December 1876, d. 3 July 1968

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. [S5056] 1910 US Census - Frederick Schurman, Household #35, Frederick Schurman, 1910, Microfilm, Page 2B. Enumeration district 101, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S5055] 1920 US Census - Frederick Schurman, Household #35, Frederick Schurman, 1920, Microfilm, Image 945, Page 18B. Enumeration district 113, East Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  5. [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.

Jessie Schurman

F, #13829, b. July 1880

Parents

FatherThomas Wilson Schurman b. 31 October 1849
MotherHannah Roper b. 8 May 1852
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJessie Schurman was born in July 1880, in New York, USAG.1
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.

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.

Edith May Barney

F, #13830, b. 28 December 1876, d. 3 July 1968
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NameEdith May Barney was also known as Edith May Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 28 December 1876, in East Providence, Rhode Island, USAG.
MarriageShe married Frederick Roper Schurman son of Thomas Wilson Schurman and Hannah Roper, on 26 July 1928, in East Providence, Rhode Island, USAG.
WitnessEdith May Barney 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.1
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.
DeathShe died on 3 July 1968.

Partner with Frederick Roper Schurman b. 11 December 1876, d. 25 April 1959

Citations

  1. [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.

Julia Carder

F, #13831
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NameJulia Carder was also known as Julia Roper.
MarriageShe married William Roper son of Thomas Ebenezer Roper and Hannah Hill, Before 1875.

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

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

Arthur Thompson Roper

M, #13832, b. 1875

Parents

FatherWilliam Roper b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
MotherJulia Carder
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BirthArthur Thompson Roper was born in 1875.

Charles Henry Roper

M, #13833, b. 1878

Parents

FatherWilliam Roper b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
MotherJulia Carder
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BirthCharles Henry Roper was born in 1878.

Paul Wilbert Roper

M, #13834, b. 3 July 1887

Parents

FatherWilliam Roper b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
MotherMary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman b. 2 June 1855, d. 13 January 1897
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthPaul Wilbert Roper was born on 3 July 1887, in Buffalo, New York, USAG.
MarriageHe married Jessamine Bennett Brewer daughter of Charles Edward Brewer and Ella Frances Hubbell, on 29 March 1909, in Moosup, Connecticut, USAG.

Children with Jessamine Bennett Brewer b. 29 March 1891

SonCharles Belmont Roper b. 4 February 1910, d. 26 August 1930
DaughterClara Brewer Roper b. 13 June 1911
SonGeorge Wilbert Roper b. 16 March 1914
SonHoward Schurman Roper b. 14 August 1916
DaughterHarriet May Roper b. 28 December 1919
SonPaul Edward Roper b. 27 March 1922

William Austin Roper

M, #13835, b. 6 January 1890, d. 6 November 1970

Parents

FatherWilliam Roper b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
MotherMary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman b. 2 June 1855, d. 13 January 1897
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthWilliam Austin Roper was born on 6 January 1890, in Buffalo, New York, USAG.
DeathHe died on 6 November 1970 in Moosup, Connecticut, USAG.

Jesse Hill Roper

M, #13836, b. 22 July 1893, d. 13 March 1918

Parents

FatherWilliam Roper b. 6 May 1850, d. 9 December 1934
MotherMary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman b. 2 June 1855, d. 13 January 1897
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthJesse Hill Roper was born on 22 July 1893, in Buffalo, New York, USAG.
DeathHe died on 13 March 1918 in Moosup, Connecticut, USAG.

Jessamine Bennett Brewer

F, #13837, b. 29 March 1891

Parents

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NameJessamine Bennett Brewer was also known as Jessamine Bennett Roper.
BirthShe was born on 29 March 1891, in Brooklyn, New York, USAG.
MarriageShe married Paul Wilbert Roper son of William Roper and Mary Wilhelmina Bremble Schurman, on 29 March 1909, in Moosup, Connecticut, USAG.

Children with Paul Wilbert Roper b. 3 July 1887

SonCharles Belmont Roper b. 4 February 1910, d. 26 August 1930
DaughterClara Brewer Roper b. 13 June 1911
SonGeorge Wilbert Roper b. 16 March 1914
SonHoward Schurman Roper b. 14 August 1916
DaughterHarriet May Roper b. 28 December 1919
SonPaul Edward Roper b. 27 March 1922

Jane Tompkins Schurman

F, #13838, b. 22 October 1870, d. 17 January 1932

Parents

FatherPeter S. Schurman b. 4 March 1842, d. 26 July 1906
MotherSarah Ann Wright b. 11 June 1839, d. 6 December 1915
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NameJane Tompkins Schurman was also known as Jane Tompkins Barwise.
BirthShe was born on 22 October 1870, in Centreville Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Joseph Peter Barwise son of Joseph Barwise and Eliza Picketts, on 27 April 1892, in Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathJane Tompkins Schurman died on 17 January 1932 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Joseph Peter Barwise and Jane Tompkins Schurman in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Children with Joseph Peter Barwise b. 17 March 1870, d. 4 June 1950

SonClaude Reginald Barwise+ b. 21 March 1893
SonJesse Harold Barwise b. 11 June 1896
DaughterMary Jane Barwise b. 29 August 1897, d. 31 August 1897
SonWalter Harland Barwise b. 17 September 1899
DaughterFlorence Enid Barwise b. 4 February 1902, d. 8 August 1998
DaughterAmy Louisa Barwise b. 6 October 1907, d. 9 May 1996

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.

Anna Sophia Schurman

F, #13839, b. 27 September 1874, d. 30 September 1923

Parents

FatherPeter S. Schurman b. 4 March 1842, d. 26 July 1906
MotherSarah Ann Wright b. 11 June 1839, d. 6 December 1915
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BirthAnna Sophia Schurman was born on 27 September 1874, in Centreville Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 30 September 1923 in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Consumption.

Mary Wilhelmina Schurman

F, #13840, b. 3 January 1877, d. 25 January 1910

Parents

FatherPeter S. Schurman b. 4 March 1842, d. 26 July 1906
MotherSarah Ann Wright b. 11 June 1839, d. 6 December 1915
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BirthMary Wilhelmina Schurman was born on 3 January 1877, in Centreville Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 25 January 1910 in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Consumption.

Joseph Peter Barwise

M, #13841, b. 17 March 1870, d. 4 June 1950

Parents

FatherJoseph Barwise b. 1833, d. 1903
MotherEliza Picketts b. 1833, d. 1895
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BirthJoseph Peter Barwise was born on 17 March 1870, in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Jane Tompkins Schurman daughter of Peter S. Schurman and Sarah Ann Wright, on 27 April 1892, in Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathJoseph Peter Barwise died on 4 June 1950 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Children with Jane Tompkins Schurman b. 22 October 1870, d. 17 January 1932

SonClaude Reginald Barwise+ b. 21 March 1893
SonJesse Harold Barwise b. 11 June 1896
DaughterMary Jane Barwise b. 29 August 1897, d. 31 August 1897
SonWalter Harland Barwise b. 17 September 1899
DaughterFlorence Enid Barwise b. 4 February 1902, d. 8 August 1998
DaughterAmy Louisa Barwise b. 6 October 1907, d. 9 May 1996

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.

Nathaniel Strang

M, #13842

Parents

FatherHenry Strang b. 1739, d. 1802
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Child with Sarah Lent

SonDaniel Strang+ b. 12 March 1808, d. 1 May 1888

Sarah Lent

F, #13843
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Child with Nathaniel Strang

SonDaniel Strang+ b. 12 March 1808, d. 1 May 1888

Henry Strang

M, #13844, b. 1739, d. 1802
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BirthHenry Strang was born in 1739.
DeathHe died in 1802.

Margaret Strang

F, #13845, b. 30 September 1838, d. 25 December 1838

Parents

FatherDaniel Strang b. 12 March 1808, d. 1 May 1888
MotherSarah Jane Tompkins b. 3 January 1818, d. 6 February 1906
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BirthMargaret Strang was born on 30 September 1838.
DeathShe died on 25 December 1838.

Mary Jane Strang

F, #13846, b. 2 February 1840, d. 9 October 1875

Parents

FatherDaniel Strang b. 12 March 1808, d. 1 May 1888
MotherSarah Jane Tompkins b. 3 January 1818, d. 6 February 1906
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NameMary Jane Strang was also known as Mary Jane Wood.
BirthShe was born on 2 February 1840.
MarriageShe married Ebenezer Wood on 1 December 1858.
DeathShe died on 9 October 1875.

Partner with Ebenezer Wood

Albert Strang

M, #13847, b. 13 October 1843

Parents

FatherDaniel Strang b. 12 March 1808, d. 1 May 1888
MotherSarah Jane Tompkins b. 3 January 1818, d. 6 February 1906
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BirthAlbert Strang was born on 13 October 1843.
MarriageHe married Kate Depew on 2 September 1868.

Partner with Kate Depew

Ira Daniel Strang

M, #13848, b. 3 March 1851

Parents

FatherDaniel Strang b. 12 March 1808, d. 1 May 1888
MotherSarah Jane Tompkins b. 3 January 1818, d. 6 February 1906
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BirthIra Daniel Strang was born on 3 March 1851.

Ebenezer Wood

M, #13849
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MarriageEbenezer Wood married Mary Jane Strang daughter of Daniel Strang and Sarah Jane Tompkins, on 1 December 1858.

Partner with Mary Jane Strang b. 2 February 1840, d. 9 October 1875

Kate Depew

F, #13850
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NameKate Depew was also known as Kate Strang.
MarriageShe married Albert Strang son of Daniel Strang and Sarah Jane Tompkins, on 2 September 1868.

Partner with Albert Strang b. 13 October 1843