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Dorothy Leah Doncaster

F, #15701, b. 27 October 1898

Parents

FatherAllan Blair Doncaster b. 1863, d. 26 December 1956
MotherBertha Schurman b. 16 October 1866, d. 1 November 1947
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NameDorothy Leah Doncaster was also known as Dorothy Leah MacNeill.
BirthShe was born on 27 October 1898, in Oxford, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Rufus Allen MacNeill son of Roland MacNeill and Minnie Kennedy, on 1 June 1922, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Rufus Allen MacNeill b. 23 February 1896, d. 28 November 1967

DaughterElizabeth Jean MacNeill b. 23 July 1923
SonWilliam Harper MacNeill b. 14 June 1925

Jessie Ann MacDougall

F, #15704, b. 8 April 1887

Parents

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NameJessie Ann MacDougall was also known as Jessie Ann Doncaster.
BirthShe was born on 8 April 1887, in Big Ridge, Mira, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Murray Elmo Doncaster son of Allan Blair Doncaster and Bertha Schurman, on 19 March 1908, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Murray Elmo Doncaster b. 21 May 1886

SonNewton Elmo Doncaster b. 26 July 1908, d. 27 December 1947
DaughterMargaret Viola Doncaster b. 17 August 1911
DaughterEvelyn Grace Doncaster b. 30 December 1916
SonHenry Chalmers Doncaster b. 29 May 1922, d. 10 January 1923

Walter Scott McElmon

M, #15706, b. 17 May 1890, d. 15 February 1970

Parents

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BirthWalter Scott McElmon was born on 17 May 1890, in East Leicester, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Flossie Nouchette Doncaster daughter of Allan Blair Doncaster and Bertha Schurman, on 7 March 1914, in Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.
MarriageWalter Scott McElmon married Phoebe Van Buskirk After 1916.
DeathHe died on 15 February 1970 in East Leicester, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Flossie Nouchette Doncaster b. 7 December 1889, d. 11 January 1955

DaughterTheda Elizabeth McElmon b. 16 November 1916

Partner with Phoebe Van Buskirk

Kate Emma MacDonald

F, #15707, b. 3 July 1891

Parents

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NameKate Emma MacDonald was also known as Kate Emma Doncaster.
BirthShe was born on 3 July 1891, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Allan Eugene Doncaster son of Allan Blair Doncaster and Bertha Schurman, on 18 July 1912, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Allan Eugene Doncaster b. 22 June 1893

SonEarl Cleveland Doncaster b. 14 May 1913
DaughterVivian Grace Doncaster b. 30 October 1914
DaughterPearl Doncaster b. 4 December 1915
SonNorman Blair Doncaster b. 5 June 1917
SonRalph Doncaster b. 28 November 1918, d. November 1949
SonGordon Thorne Doncaster b. 21 August 1920
SonStewart Eugene Doncaster b. 6 January 1923
DaughterEileen Normanda Doncaster b. 13 May 1924, d. 24 May 1926

Roy Cleveland Bentley

M, #15708

Parents

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BirthRoy Cleveland Bentley was born, in Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Greta Viola Doncaster daughter of Allan Blair Doncaster and Bertha Schurman, on 30 June 1913, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Greta Viola Doncaster b. 21 April 1896

DaughterDorothy Eileen Bentley b. 1 September 1914

Rufus Allen MacNeill

M, #15709, b. 23 February 1896, d. 28 November 1967

Parents

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BirthRufus Allen MacNeill was born on 23 February 1896, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Dorothy Leah Doncaster daughter of Allan Blair Doncaster and Bertha Schurman, on 1 June 1922, in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathRufus Allen MacNeill died on 28 November 1967 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Dorothy Leah Doncaster b. 27 October 1898

DaughterElizabeth Jean MacNeill b. 23 July 1923
SonWilliam Harper MacNeill b. 14 June 1925

Philip Stonehouse

M, #15710
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Children with Sarah Jane Metcalfe

SonAlbert Edward Stonehouse+ b. 10 September 1862, d. 27 January 1945
DaughterIna Alveretta Stonehouse+ b. 9 April 1873, d. 20 September 1943

Sarah Jane Metcalfe

F, #15711
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Children with Philip Stonehouse

SonAlbert Edward Stonehouse+ b. 10 September 1862, d. 27 January 1945
DaughterIna Alveretta Stonehouse+ b. 9 April 1873, d. 20 September 1943

Colin Schurman

M, #15712, b. 13 February 1897

Parents

FatherErnest Warren Schurman b. 28 October 1872, d. August 1936
MotherIna Alveretta Stonehouse b. 9 April 1873, d. 20 September 1943
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BirthColin Schurman was born on 13 February 1897.
MarriageHe married Millie Faye Boss daughter of David Boss and Laura Hodgson, in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Millie Faye Boss b. 1895, d. 1956

Rita Schurman

F, #15713, b. 2 July 1898

Parents

FatherErnest Warren Schurman b. 28 October 1872, d. August 1936
MotherIna Alveretta Stonehouse b. 9 April 1873, d. 20 September 1943
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NameRita Schurman was also known as Rita Scott.
BirthShe was born on 2 July 1898, in Collingwood, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child

SonDarold Scott d. 1965

Eda Iona Schurman

F, #15714, b. 1901, d. December 1905

Parents

FatherErnest Warren Schurman b. 28 October 1872, d. August 1936
MotherIna Alveretta Stonehouse b. 9 April 1873, d. 20 September 1943
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BirthEda Iona Schurman was born in 1901, in Collingwood, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathShe died in December 1905 in Collingwood, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Nellie Schurman

F, #15715, b. 9 September 1903

Parents

FatherErnest Warren Schurman b. 28 October 1872, d. August 1936
MotherIna Alveretta Stonehouse b. 9 April 1873, d. 20 September 1943
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NameNellie Schurman was also known as Nellie Weatherbee.
BirthShe was born on 9 September 1903, in Collingwood, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Irvine Edwin Weatherbee son of Irvine Weatherbee and Christy Anne ?, on 28 July 1920, in Collingwood, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Irvine Edwin Weatherbee b. 18 February 1901, d. 19 April 1968

SonHarold Douglas Weatherbee b. 11 November 1920, d. 5 January 1943

Millie Faye Boss

F, #15716, b. 1895, d. 1956

Parents

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NameMillie Faye Boss was also known as Millie Faye Schurman.
BirthShe was born in 1895.
MarriageShe married Colin Schurman son of Ernest Warren Schurman and Ina Alveretta Stonehouse, in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathMillie Faye Boss died in 1956.

Partner with Colin Schurman b. 13 February 1897

Irvine Edwin Weatherbee

M, #15718, b. 18 February 1901, d. 19 April 1968

Parents

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BirthIrvine Edwin Weatherbee was born on 18 February 1901, in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Nellie Schurman daughter of Ernest Warren Schurman and Ina Alveretta Stonehouse, on 28 July 1920, in Collingwood, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathIrvine Edwin Weatherbee died on 19 April 1968 in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Nellie Schurman b. 9 September 1903

SonHarold Douglas Weatherbee b. 11 November 1920, d. 5 January 1943

Amos Fowler Lawrence

M, #15719, b. 1818, d. 1899

Parents

FatherGilbert Lawrence
MotherSarah Trueman b. 1784
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BirthAmos Fowler Lawrence was born in 1818.
DeathHe died in 1899.

Child with Anna Fullerton b. 1816, d. 1899

SonGilbert Amos Lawrence+ b. 5 February 1846, d. January 1919

Anna Fullerton

F, #15720, b. 1816, d. 1899
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BirthAnna Fullerton was born in 1816.
DeathShe died in 1899.

Child with Amos Fowler Lawrence b. 1818, d. 1899

SonGilbert Amos Lawrence+ b. 5 February 1846, d. January 1919

Gilbert Lawrence

M, #15721
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Child with Sarah Trueman b. 1784

SonAmos Fowler Lawrence+ b. 1818, d. 1899

Sarah Trueman

F, #15722, b. 1784

Parents

FatherWilliam Trueman b. About 1751, d. 1826
MotherElizabeth Keillor b. About 1757, d. 1825
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BirthSarah Trueman was born in 1784.

Child with Gilbert Lawrence

SonAmos Fowler Lawrence+ b. 1818, d. 1899

William Trueman

M, #15723, b. About 1751, d. 1826

Parents

FatherWilliam Trueman b. 1720, d. 1797
MotherAnn ?
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BirthWilliam Trueman was born About 1751.
DeathHe died in 1826.

Child with Elizabeth Keillor b. About 1757, d. 1825

DaughterSarah Trueman+ b. 1784

Elizabeth Keillor

F, #15724, b. About 1757, d. 1825
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BirthElizabeth Keillor was born About 1757.
DeathShe died in 1825.

Child with William Trueman b. About 1751, d. 1826

DaughterSarah Trueman+ b. 1784

William Trueman

M, #15725, b. 1720, d. 1797
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BirthWilliam Trueman was born in 1720.
DeathHe died in 1797.

Child with Ann ?

SonWilliam Trueman+ b. About 1751, d. 1826

Ann ?

F, #15726
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Child with William Trueman b. 1720, d. 1797

SonWilliam Trueman+ b. About 1751, d. 1826

Frederick Bell Lawrence

M, #15727, b. 3 August 1881

Parents

FatherGilbert Amos Lawrence b. 5 February 1846, d. January 1919
MotherOlivia Eloise Schurman b. 27 April 1855, d. 1946
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BirthFrederick Bell Lawrence was born on 3 August 1881.

Partner with Hattie Fillmore

Ross A. Lawrence

M, #15729, d. 1964

Parents

FatherGilbert Amos Lawrence b. 5 February 1846, d. January 1919
MotherOlivia Eloise Schurman b. 27 April 1855, d. 1946
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BirthRoss A. Lawrence was born, in Southampton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathHe died in 1964.

Edward Gilbert Lawrence

M, #15730, b. 12 August 1894

Parents

FatherGilbert Amos Lawrence b. 5 February 1846, d. January 1919
MotherOlivia Eloise Schurman b. 27 April 1855, d. 1946
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BirthEdward Gilbert Lawrence was born on 12 August 1894, in Southampton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Eleanor Edwina Claire McCrea daughter of Francis Nelson McCrea and Judith Wakefield, on 27 June 1928, in Sherbrooke, Québec, CanadaG.
MarriageEdward Gilbert Lawrence married Vera Buckland Channell daughter of Leonard S. Channell and Winifred Buckland, on 8 September 1956, in North Hatley, Québec, CanadaG.

Child with Eleanor Edwina Claire McCrea b. 10 January 1906, d. 28 November 1955

DaughterNancy Jean Lawrence b. 16 August 1926

Partner with Vera Buckland Channell b. 3 September 1894

Hattie Fillmore

F, #15731
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Partner with Frederick Bell Lawrence b. 3 August 1881

Eleanor Edwina Claire McCrea

F, #15735, b. 10 January 1906, d. 28 November 1955

Parents

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NameEleanor Edwina Claire McCrea was also known as Eleanor Edwina Claire Lawrence.
BirthShe was born on 10 January 1906, in Sherbrooke, Québec, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Edward Gilbert Lawrence son of Gilbert Amos Lawrence and Olivia Eloise Schurman, on 27 June 1928, in Sherbrooke, Québec, CanadaG.
DeathEleanor Edwina Claire McCrea died on 28 November 1955 in Lennoxville, Québec, CanadaG.

Child with Edward Gilbert Lawrence b. 12 August 1894

DaughterNancy Jean Lawrence b. 16 August 1926

Amos A. Blenkhorn

M, #15736, b. 1832, d. 1913

Parents

FatherWilliam Blenkhorn b. 1808, d. 1901
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BirthAmos A. Blenkhorn was born in 1832.
DeathHe died in 1913.

Child with Mary Elizabeth Barnes

SonFrank K. Blenkhorn+ b. 7 February 1863, d. 1 May 1941

Mary Elizabeth Barnes

F, #15737
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Child with Amos A. Blenkhorn b. 1832, d. 1913

SonFrank K. Blenkhorn+ b. 7 February 1863, d. 1 May 1941

William Blenkhorn

M, #15738, b. 1808, d. 1901
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BirthWilliam Blenkhorn was born in 1808.
DeathHe died in 1901.

Child

SonAmos A. Blenkhorn+ b. 1832, d. 1913

Elizabeth Church Blenkhorn

F, #15739, b. 7 February 1897

Parents

FatherFrank K. Blenkhorn b. 7 February 1863, d. 1 May 1941
MotherMary Josephine Schurman b. 8 February 1858, d. 21 August 1942
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NameElizabeth Church Blenkhorn was also known as Elizabeth Church Grant.
BirthShe was born on 7 February 1897, in Maccan, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Donald Grant son of David Grant and May Belle ?, on 31 July 1926, in New York City, New York, USAG.

Child with Donald Grant b. 2 January 1901, d. 12 October 1967

SonDonald Harcourt Grant b. 1925, d. 19 March 1943

Donald Grant

M, #15740, b. 2 January 1901, d. 12 October 1967

Parents

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BirthDonald Grant was born on 2 January 1901, in Jamaica, B.W.I.G.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Church Blenkhorn daughter of Frank K. Blenkhorn and Mary Josephine Schurman, on 31 July 1926, in New York City, New York, USAG.
DeathDonald Grant died on 12 October 1967 in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, USAG.

Child with Elizabeth Church Blenkhorn b. 7 February 1897

SonDonald Harcourt Grant b. 1925, d. 19 March 1943

Hugh Logan

M, #15741
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Child with Annie Layton

SonWilbur Osmers Logan+ b. 15 November 1862, d. October 1944

Annie Layton

F, #15742
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Child with Hugh Logan

SonWilbur Osmers Logan+ b. 15 November 1862, d. October 1944

James Hugh Logan

M, #15743, b. 4 December 1894, d. 25 October 1964

Parents

FatherWilbur Osmers Logan b. 15 November 1862, d. October 1944
MotherCatherine Palmer Schurman b. 8 August 1867, d. 1919
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BirthJames Hugh Logan was born on 4 December 1894, in Stanley, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Mary Lowther daughter of John Wellington Lowther and Josephine Hislop, on 4 January 1921, in Onslow, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageJames Hugh Logan married Geneva Ada Blenkhorn daughter of William Blenkhorn and Mary Richardson, on 11 October 1959, in Nappan, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathJames Hugh Logan died on 25 October 1964 in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Elizabeth Mary Lowther b. 30 August 1896, d. 30 September 1958

SonCarson Layton Logan b. 26 February 1922, d. 9 March 1944
SonJohn Wellington Logan b. 9 October 1923
SonDonald Gordon Logan b. 28 December 1926

Partner with Geneva Ada Blenkhorn b. 15 June 1904

Carson Edward Logan

M, #15744, b. 1896, d. March 1918

Parents

FatherWilbur Osmers Logan b. 15 November 1862, d. October 1944
MotherCatherine Palmer Schurman b. 8 August 1867, d. 1919
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BirthCarson Edward Logan was born in 1896, in Stanley, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathHe died in March 1918 in Vimy Ridge, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, FranceG. he was killed in action in WWI.

Evelyn Eloise Logan

F, #15745, b. 12 November 1897, d. 12 February 1968

Parents

FatherWilbur Osmers Logan b. 15 November 1862, d. October 1944
MotherCatherine Palmer Schurman b. 8 August 1867, d. 1919
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NameEvelyn Eloise Logan was also known as Evelyn Eloise McPherson.
BirthShe was born on 12 November 1897, in Stanley, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Stewart Angus McPherson son of Hugh McPherson and Nancy Jane Patterson, on 28 February 1924, in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.
DeathEvelyn Eloise Logan died on 12 February 1968 in New Westminster, British Columbia, CanadaG.

Child with Stewart Angus McPherson b. 26 August 1895

DaughterAnita Irene McPherson b. 12 January 1926

Mildred Alice Logan

F, #15746, b. 13 May 1904

Parents

FatherWilbur Osmers Logan b. 15 November 1862, d. October 1944
MotherCatherine Palmer Schurman b. 8 August 1867, d. 1919
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NameMildred Alice Logan was also known as Mildred Alice Lewis.
BirthShe was born on 13 May 1904, in Stanley, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Henry Lewis son of John William Lewis and Elizabeth Thomas, on 31 August 1927, in Ponoka, Alberta, CanadaG.

Partner with Henry Lewis b. 26 November 1900

Elizabeth Mary Lowther

F, #15747, b. 30 August 1896, d. 30 September 1958

Parents

FatherJohn Wellington Lowther b. 1860, d. 1929
MotherJosephine Hislop
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NameElizabeth Mary Lowther was also known as Elizabeth Mary Logan.
BirthShe was born on 30 August 1896, in Nappan, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married James Hugh Logan son of Wilbur Osmers Logan and Catherine Palmer Schurman, on 4 January 1921, in Onslow, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathElizabeth Mary Lowther died on 30 September 1958 in Nappan, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with James Hugh Logan b. 4 December 1894, d. 25 October 1964

SonCarson Layton Logan b. 26 February 1922, d. 9 March 1944
SonJohn Wellington Logan b. 9 October 1923
SonDonald Gordon Logan b. 28 December 1926

Geneva Ada Blenkhorn

F, #15748, b. 15 June 1904

Parents

FatherWilliam Blenkhorn b. 1871, d. 1937
MotherMary Richardson
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NameGeneva Ada Blenkhorn was also known as Geneva Ada Logan.
BirthShe was born on 15 June 1904, in Nappan, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married James Hugh Logan son of Wilbur Osmers Logan and Catherine Palmer Schurman, on 11 October 1959, in Nappan, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with James Hugh Logan b. 4 December 1894, d. 25 October 1964

Stewart Angus McPherson

M, #15749, b. 26 August 1895

Parents

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BirthStewart Angus McPherson was born on 26 August 1895, in Shiminicas, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Evelyn Eloise Logan daughter of Wilbur Osmers Logan and Catherine Palmer Schurman, on 28 February 1924, in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.

Child with Evelyn Eloise Logan b. 12 November 1897, d. 12 February 1968

DaughterAnita Irene McPherson b. 12 January 1926

Henry Lewis

M, #15750, b. 26 November 1900

Parents

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BirthHenry Lewis was born on 26 November 1900, in Arvonia, Kansas, USAG.
MarriageHe married Mildred Alice Logan daughter of Wilbur Osmers Logan and Catherine Palmer Schurman, on 31 August 1927, in Ponoka, Alberta, CanadaG.

Partner with Mildred Alice Logan b. 13 May 1904