Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

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Madeline Hilda Rathburn

F, #15901, b. 1907, d. 1918

Parents

FatherElbert Charles Rathburn
MotherEva Blanche Schurman b. 6 August 1876, d. 25 January 1960
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 14 April 2024 11:53:31
BirthMadeline Hilda Rathburn was born in 1907, in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.
DeathShe died in 1918. Unknown GEDCOM info: Nephritis.

Capt. James Dill

M, #15905
Last Edited 11 March 2006 00:00:00

Children with Lucinda Crowell

SonStanley Dill d. 16 September 1957
DaughterWinnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill+ b. 27 March 1891

Lucinda Crowell

F, #15906
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Children with Capt. James Dill

SonStanley Dill d. 16 September 1957
DaughterWinnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill+ b. 27 March 1891

Amos Earle Schurman

M, #15907, b. 31 March 1914, d. 16 September 1957

Parents

FatherJoseph Morton Schurman b. 31 March 1878, d. 24 October 1955
MotherWinnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill b. 27 March 1891
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAmos Earle Schurman was born on 31 March 1914, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Mary Edna Redden daughter of Emerson E. Redden and Winnifred Meister, in 1934, in Mt. Denton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathAmos Earle Schurman died on 16 September 1957 in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Drowned in the estuary of the Avon River, bordering Mt. Denson, N.S., Canada.

Child with Mary Edna Redden b. 9 May 1918

SonJeffrey Lee Schurman b. 28 November 1956, d. 1 November 1957

Mildred Regina Schurman

F, #15908, b. 8 May 1916

Parents

FatherJoseph Morton Schurman b. 31 March 1878, d. 24 October 1955
MotherWinnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill b. 27 March 1891
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMildred Regina Schurman was also known as Mildred Regina Robinson.
BirthShe was born on 8 May 1916, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Clarence Jackson Robinson son of Charles Everett Robinson and Lillian Adelia Smith, on 18 March 1937, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Clarence Jackson Robinson b. 3 August 1907, d. 15 July 1955

Edgar Morton Schurman

M, #15909, b. 3 November 1918

Parents

FatherJoseph Morton Schurman b. 31 March 1878, d. 24 October 1955
MotherWinnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill b. 27 March 1891
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthEdgar Morton Schurman was born on 3 November 1918, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Mary Edna Redden

F, #15910, b. 9 May 1918

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Edna Redden was also known as Mary Edna Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 9 May 1918, in New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Amos Earle Schurman son of Joseph Morton Schurman and Winnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill, in 1934, in Mt. Denton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Amos Earle Schurman b. 31 March 1914, d. 16 September 1957

SonJeffrey Lee Schurman b. 28 November 1956, d. 1 November 1957

Clarence Jackson Robinson

M, #15911, b. 3 August 1907, d. 15 July 1955

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthClarence Jackson Robinson was born on 3 August 1907, in South Farmington, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Mildred Regina Schurman daughter of Joseph Morton Schurman and Winnifred Mary Elizabeth Dill, on 18 March 1937, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathClarence Jackson Robinson died on 15 July 1955 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Mildred Regina Schurman b. 8 May 1916

John W. Wolfe

M, #15913
Last Edited 7 October 2006 00:00:00
MarriageJohn W. Wolfe married Laura Johnstone Duncanson daughter of John Duncanson and Eliza Bishop.

Child with Laura Johnstone Duncanson

SonJohn William Wolfe+ b. 1872, d. 6 April 1954

Laura Johnstone Duncanson

F, #15914

Parents

FatherJohn Duncanson b. 1806, d. 1872
MotherEliza Bishop
Last Edited 7 October 2006 00:00:00
NameLaura Johnstone Duncanson was also known as Laura Johnstone Wolfe.
MarriageShe married John W. Wolfe.

Child with John W. Wolfe

SonJohn William Wolfe+ b. 1872, d. 6 April 1954

Eliza Bishop

F, #15915
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Child with John Duncanson b. 1806, d. 1872

DaughterLaura Johnstone Duncanson+

John Duncanson

M, #15916, b. 1806, d. 1872

Parents

Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthJohn Duncanson was born in 1806.
DeathHe died in 1872.

George Duncanson

M, #15917, b. 1774

Parents

Last Edited 7 October 2006 00:00:00
BirthGeorge Duncanson was born in 1774.
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Pinkley.

Child with Elizabeth Pinkley

SonJohn Duncanson+ b. 1806, d. 1872

Elizabeth Pinkley

F, #15918
Last Edited 7 October 2006 00:00:00
NameElizabeth Pinkley was also known as Elizabeth Duncanson.
MarriageShe married George Duncanson son of James Duncanson and Isabella ?

Child with George Duncanson b. 1774

SonJohn Duncanson+ b. 1806, d. 1872

James Duncanson

M, #15919
Last Edited 7 October 2006 00:00:00
MarriageJames Duncanson married Isabella ?

Child with Isabella ?

SonGeorge Duncanson+ b. 1774

Isabella ?

F, #15920
Last Edited 7 October 2006 00:00:00
NameIsabella ? was also known as Isabella Duncanson.
MarriageShe married James Duncanson.

Child with James Duncanson

SonGeorge Duncanson+ b. 1774

Harold Carl Wolfe

M, #15921, b. 17 June 1898

Parents

FatherJohn William Wolfe b. 1872, d. 6 April 1954
MotherEthel Maude Schurman b. 15 January 1880, d. 13 February 1967
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthHarold Carl Wolfe was born on 17 June 1898, in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Christy Ann Nicholson on 1 July 1933, in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Partner with Christy Ann Nicholson b. 14 May 1904

Christy Ann Nicholson

F, #15922, b. 14 May 1904
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameChristy Ann Nicholson was also known as Christy Ann Wolfe.
BirthShe was born on 14 May 1904, in Springton, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Harold Carl Wolfe son of John William Wolfe and Ethel Maude Schurman, on 1 July 1933, in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Partner with Harold Carl Wolfe b. 17 June 1898

Edwin Ellsworth Wolfe

M, #15923, b. 27 June 1903

Parents

FatherJohn William Wolfe b. 1872, d. 6 April 1954
MotherEthel Maude Schurman b. 15 January 1880, d. 13 February 1967
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthEdwin Ellsworth Wolfe was born on 27 June 1903, in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Alena May Schwab on 18 November 1927, in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Partner with Alena May Schwab b. 26 October 1899

Alena May Schwab

F, #15924, b. 26 October 1899
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameAlena May Schwab was also known as Alena May Wolfe.
BirthShe was born on 26 October 1899, in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USAG.
MarriageShe married Edwin Ellsworth Wolfe son of John William Wolfe and Ethel Maude Schurman, on 18 November 1927, in Clinton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG.

Partner with Edwin Ellsworth Wolfe b. 27 June 1903

Laura May Wolfe

F, #15925, b. 3 August 1905

Parents

FatherJohn William Wolfe b. 1872, d. 6 April 1954
MotherEthel Maude Schurman b. 15 January 1880, d. 13 February 1967
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameLaura May Wolfe was also known as Laura May Brydon.
BirthShe was born on 3 August 1905, in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married George Dewitt Brydon son of James Brydon and Alice Brown, on 9 December 1925, in Scotch Villiage, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with George Dewitt Brydon b. 30 July 1901

DaughterGeorgina Maude Brydon b. 24 July 1926

George Dewitt Brydon

M, #15926, b. 30 July 1901

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthGeorge Dewitt Brydon was born on 30 July 1901, in Black Rock, Kings County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Laura May Wolfe daughter of John William Wolfe and Ethel Maude Schurman, on 9 December 1925, in Scotch Villiage, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Laura May Wolfe b. 3 August 1905

DaughterGeorgina Maude Brydon b. 24 July 1926

Charles Morton Wolfe

M, #15927, b. 2 August 1909

Parents

FatherJohn William Wolfe b. 1872, d. 6 April 1954
MotherEthel Maude Schurman b. 15 January 1880, d. 13 February 1967
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthCharles Morton Wolfe was born on 2 August 1909, in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Camden Nichols

M, #15929
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Child with Ardellis Best

DaughterEdna Rosa Nichols+ b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969

Ardellis Best

F, #15930
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Child with Camden Nichols

DaughterEdna Rosa Nichols+ b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969

Herman Nichols Schurman

M, #15931, b. 18 April 1911

Parents

FatherLee Hartford Schurman b. 5 September 1883, d. 23 September 1961
MotherEdna Rosa Nichols b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthHerman Nichols Schurman was born on 18 April 1911, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Wilfred Oakes Schurman

M, #15934, b. 25 March 1913

Parents

FatherLee Hartford Schurman b. 5 September 1883, d. 23 September 1961
MotherEdna Rosa Nichols b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWilfred Oakes Schurman was born on 25 March 1913, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Margaret Blanche Pierce daughter of Milford Pierce and Myrtle Brown, on 17 November 1941, in Grafton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Margaret Blanche Pierce b. 14 October 1916

Margaret Blanche Pierce

F, #15935, b. 14 October 1916

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMargaret Blanche Pierce was also known as Margaret Blanche Schurman.
BirthShe was born on 14 October 1916, in Grafton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Wilfred Oakes Schurman son of Lee Hartford Schurman and Edna Rosa Nichols, on 17 November 1941, in Grafton, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Wilfred Oakes Schurman b. 25 March 1913

Ella Beatrice Schurman

F, #15936, b. 16 October 1914

Parents

FatherLee Hartford Schurman b. 5 September 1883, d. 23 September 1961
MotherEdna Rosa Nichols b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameElla Beatrice Schurman was also known as Ella Beatrice Fulton.
BirthShe was born on 16 October 1914, in Mt. Denson, Hants County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Fred Whitney Fulton son of Frank Lewis Fulton and Elizabeth Langille, on 22 March 1946, in Berwick, Kings County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Fred Whitney Fulton b. 27 May 1912

Fred Whitney Fulton

M, #15937, b. 27 May 1912

Parents

FatherFrank Lewis Fulton b. 1882, d. 2 September 1957
MotherElizabeth Langille b. 27 December 1875, d. 26 October 1967
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthFred Whitney Fulton was born on 27 May 1912, in Newton Mills, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Ella Beatrice Schurman daughter of Lee Hartford Schurman and Edna Rosa Nichols, on 22 March 1946, in Berwick, Kings County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Ella Beatrice Schurman b. 16 October 1914

Bessie Mina Schurman

F, #15938, b. 4 March 1917

Parents

FatherLee Hartford Schurman b. 5 September 1883, d. 23 September 1961
MotherEdna Rosa Nichols b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameBessie Mina Schurman was also known as Bessie Mina Frellick.
BirthShe was born on 4 March 1917, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Lloyd Sinclair Frellick son of Capt. Robie Frellick and Esther Wagner, on 2 June 1941, in Berwick, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Lloyd Sinclair Frellick b. 23 September 1914

SonRonald Lloyd Frellick b. 4 December 1945, d. 28 January 1946

Lloyd Sinclair Frellick

M, #15939, b. 23 September 1914

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthLloyd Sinclair Frellick was born on 23 September 1914, in Hunts Point, Queens County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Bessie Mina Schurman daughter of Lee Hartford Schurman and Edna Rosa Nichols, on 2 June 1941, in Berwick, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Child with Bessie Mina Schurman b. 4 March 1917

SonRonald Lloyd Frellick b. 4 December 1945, d. 28 January 1946

John Allison Schurman

M, #15940, b. 17 June 1918, d. 30 June 1920

Parents

FatherLee Hartford Schurman b. 5 September 1883, d. 23 September 1961
MotherEdna Rosa Nichols b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Allison Schurman was born on 17 June 1918, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathHe died on 30 June 1920 in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Pneumonia & Whooping Cough.

Edna Blanche Schurman

F, #15941, b. 10 January 1920, d. 10 June 1920

Parents

FatherLee Hartford Schurman b. 5 September 1883, d. 23 September 1961
MotherEdna Rosa Nichols b. 2 August 1880, d. 24 May 1969
Relationships6th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthEdna Blanche Schurman was born on 10 January 1920, in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathShe died on 10 June 1920 in Mt. Denson, Nova Scotia, CanadaG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Pneumonia & Whooping Cough.

Harris Eldon Wright

M, #15942, b. 8 July 1888, d. 20 December 1978

Parents

FatherArtemas Peter Wright b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 December 1942
MotherLouisa Ellen Campbell b. 19 July 1856, d. 12 March 1954
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameHarris Eldon Wright was also known as Harris Wright.1
BirthHe was born on 8 July 1888, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Ethel Edna Pearson daughter of Nathaniel Charles Pearson and Mary Ellen Howatt, on 18 October 1916, in Chelton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathHarris Eldon Wright died on 20 December 1978.1
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34719, -63.73399G.

Inscription: WRIGHT / Harris E. Wright / July 8, 1888 / Dec. 20, 1978 | Married / Oct. 18, 1916 | Ethel E. Pearson / Dec. 25, 1864 / May 23, 1980.2,1

Tombstone, Harris E. Wright (1888-1978), his wife Ethel E. Pearson (1884-1980). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Child with Ethel Edna Pearson b. 25 December 1884, d. 22 May 1980

SonJesse Melbourne Wright+ b. 18 December 1919, d. 2003

Citations

  1. [S10704] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harris E. Wright & Ethel E. Pearson, marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.
  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.

Gertrude Wright

F, #15943, b. 16 August 1891, d. 1988

Parents

FatherArtemas Peter Wright b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 December 1942
MotherLouisa Ellen Campbell b. 19 July 1856, d. 12 March 1954
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameGertrude Wright was also known as Gertrude Cairns.
BirthShe was born on 16 August 1891, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married William James Cairns son of William Cairns and Margaret MacEachern, on 12 June 1918, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathGertrude Wright died in 1988.
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of William James Cairns and Gertrude Wright in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39684, -63.70844G.1
Tombstone, W. James Cairns (1875-1967), his wife Gertrude Wright (1891-1988), his sister Mary Cairns (1867-1942). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with William James Cairns b. 13 March 1875, d. 14 June 1967

DaughterMargaret Louisa Cairns b. 30 March 1919
DaughterMary Elizabeth Cairns+ b. 18 June 1922

Citations

  1. [S12464] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. W. James Cairns & Gertrude Wright, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Thomas Elliott Wright

M, #15944, b. 8 May 1894, d. 12 August 1959

Parents

FatherArtemas Peter Wright b. 30 May 1860, d. 21 December 1942
MotherLouisa Ellen Campbell b. 19 July 1856, d. 12 March 1954
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
BirthThomas Elliott Wright was born on 8 May 1894, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Tryphena Black Wright daughter of George Montague Wright and Mary A. Trueman, on 18 June 1918, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathThomas Elliott Wright died on 12 August 1959 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in Bedeque United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34695, -63.73340G.

Inscription: WRIGHT / Thomas Elliott Wright / 1894 - 1959 / His Wife / Tryphena B. Wright / 1892 - 1980 / He giveth His beloved sleepBack: WRIGHT.1,2

Marker, Thomas Elliott Wright (1894-1959), his wife Tryphena B. Wright (1892-1980). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Tryphena Black Wright b. 18 March 1892, d. 1980

SonThompson Trueman Wright b. 5 July 1919
SonGeorge Arthur Wright b. 7 November 1920, d. 27 May 1988
SonEldon Campbell Wright+ b. 4 May 1924, d. 7 June 1997

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. [S11815] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Thomas Elliott Wright & Tryphena B. Wright, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.

Ethel Edna Pearson

F, #15945, b. 25 December 1884, d. 22 May 1980

Parents

FatherNathaniel Charles Pearson b. 1 November 1857, d. January 1938
MotherMary Ellen Howatt b. 17 February 1859, d. 23 March 1924
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NameEthel Edna Pearson was also known as Ethel Edna Wright.
NameShe was also known as Ethel Pearson.1
BirthShe was born on 25 December 1884, in Chelton, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Harris Eldon Wright son of Artemas Peter Wright and Louisa Ellen Campbell, on 18 October 1916, in Chelton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathEthel Edna Pearson died on 22 May 1980.1
BurialShe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34719, -63.73399G.

Inscription: WRIGHT / Harris E. Wright / July 8, 1888 / Dec. 20, 1978 | Married / Oct. 18, 1916 | Ethel E. Pearson / Dec. 25, 1864 / May 23, 1980.1

Tombstone, Harris E. Wright (1888-1978), his wife Ethel E. Pearson (1884-1980). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Child with Harris Eldon Wright b. 8 July 1888, d. 20 December 1978

SonJesse Melbourne Wright+ b. 18 December 1919, d. 2003

Citations

  1. [S10704] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Harris E. Wright & Ethel E. Pearson, marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.

William James Cairns

M, #15946, b. 13 March 1875, d. 14 June 1967

Parents

FatherWilliam Cairns b. 1834, d. 1918
MotherMargaret MacEachern b. 1843, d. 1929
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameWilliam James Cairns was also known as James Cairns.1
BirthHe was born on 13 March 1875, in Dunstaffnage, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Gertrude Wright daughter of Artemas Peter Wright and Louisa Ellen Campbell, on 12 June 1918, in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
DeathWilliam James Cairns died on 14 June 1967 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
BurialHe was buried in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39684, -63.70844G.

Inscription: CAIRNS / 1875 W. James Cairns 1967 / His Wife / 1891 Gertrude Wright 1988 / 1867 Mary Cairns 1942.2

Tombstone, W. James Cairns (1875-1967), his wife Gertrude Wright (1891-1988), his sister Mary Cairns (1867-1942). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Gertrude Wright b. 16 August 1891, d. 1988

DaughterMargaret Louisa Cairns b. 30 March 1919
DaughterMary Elizabeth Cairns+ b. 18 June 1922

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. [S12464] Cemetery marker, Church of Scotland Cemetery, Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. W. James Cairns & Gertrude Wright, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 24 July 2017.

Tryphena Black Wright

F, #15947, b. 18 March 1892, d. 1980

Parents

FatherGeorge Montague Wright b. 19 November 1866, d. 1931
MotherMary A. Trueman b. 24 May 1865, d. 1944
Relationships4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:56:07
NameTryphena Black Wright was also known as Tryphena Wright.1
BirthShe was born on 18 March 1892, in residence, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
BaptismShe was baptized on 24 May 1892 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.33786, -63.72143G; the officiating clergyman was W. Harrison.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of George Montague Wright in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 34) were his wife Mary Trueman (age 37), their children, Tryphena (age 9), Eliza (age 4), Claire (age 2) and Walter (age 1). George was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of George Montague Wright in Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 44) were his wife Mary Trueman (age 48), their children Tryphena (age 19), Eliza (age 14), Claire (age 12), Walter (age 11) and Lewis (age 8). George was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.4
MarriageShe married Thomas Elliott Wright son of Artemas Peter Wright and Louisa Ellen Campbell, on 18 June 1918, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.5
DeathTryphena Black Wright died in 1980.5
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Thomas Elliott Wright and Tryphena Black Wright in Bedeque United Church Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34695, -63.73340G.5,6
Marker, Thomas Elliott Wright (1894-1959), his wife Tryphena B. Wright (1892-1980). Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Thomas Elliott Wright b. 8 May 1894, d. 12 August 1959

SonThompson Trueman Wright b. 5 July 1919
SonGeorge Arthur Wright b. 7 November 1920, d. 27 May 1988
SonEldon Campbell Wright+ b. 4 May 1924, d. 7 June 1997

Citations

  1. [S9538] Cemetery Transcript, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published transcripts, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Volume 27-2 (2000), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  2. [S10208] Baptism Record, United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 179, (24 May 1892). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
  3. [S10217] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #43, of George Wright, digital image of original page, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S10215] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 26, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #101, of George Wright, digital image of original page, LAC microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [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.
  6. [S11815] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Thomas Elliott Wright & Tryphena B. Wright, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 7 August 2016.

Wallace John Bradshaw

M, #15948, b. 11 November 1844, d. 29 January 1918
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:56:07
NameWallace John Bradshaw was also known as Wallace Bradshaw.1
BirthHe was born on 11 November 1844, in New York, USAG.1,2
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Wright daughter of Job Wright and Harriet Wright.1
son-in-lawWallace John Bradshaw was enumerated on the census in April 1881 in the household of Job Wright, as a son-in-law, in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3
CensusWallace John Bradshaw was head of the household in the census in 1891 in Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Wallace (age 44) were his wife Elizabeth Wright (age 43), their children Jesse (age 20), Ellis (age 23), Thomas (age 17) and Harriet (age 10), and Wallace's mother-in-law Harriet (age 75). The family religion was Methodist.4
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Wallace (age 54) were his wife Elizabeth Wright (age 47), their children Thomas (age 27) and Hattie (age 20). Wallace and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.5
DeathHe died on 29 January 1918 in his home, Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
BurialHe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30273, -63.69009G.

Inscription: In Loving / Remembrance of / Wallace J. Bradshaw / Born / Nov. 11, 1844 / Died / Jan. 29, 1918. / At Rest / Gone but not forgottenRight: Elizabeth / Wright / Wife of / Wallace / Bradshaw / Born / Mar. 14, 1847 / Died / Oct. 28, 1934.2,6

Tombstone, Wallace J. Bradshaw (1844-1918), his wife Elizabeth Wright (1847-1934). United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.

Children with Elizabeth Wright b. 14 March 1847, d. 28 October 1934

SonEllis Hoffman Bradshaw+ b. 6 March 1869, d. 17 February 1955
SonJesse W. Bradshaw b. About 1871
SonThomas W. Bradshaw+ b. 6 January 1874, d. 1947
DaughterHarriet M. Bradshaw b. 16 February 1881, d. 1939

Citations

  1. [S11922] Death, Agiculturist, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, (published 2 February 1918), page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
  2. [S9538] Cemetery Transcript, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published transcripts, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Volume 27-2 (2000), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  3. [S11923] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince Coiunty, Prince Edward Island, household #88, of Job Wright, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: C_13162; Page Number: 20. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S11925] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #177, of Wallace Bradshaw, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S11926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #98, of Wallace Bradshaw, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T6428 to T-6556, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S12597] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Wallace J. Bradshaw & Elizabeth Wright, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 28 August 2016.

Elizabeth Wright

F, #15949, b. 14 March 1847, d. 28 October 1934

Parents

FatherJob Wright b. 27 April 1804, d. 10 December 1888
MotherHarriet Wright b. 28 May 1815, d. 27 October 1893
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameElizabeth Wright was also known as Elizabeth Bradshaw.1
NameShe was also known as Lizzie Wright.2
BirthShe was born on 14 March 1847, in Prince Edward IslandG.3,4
MarriageShe married Wallace John Bradshaw.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census in April 1881 in the household of Job Wright, as a daughter, in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Job Wright (age 77) were his wife Harriet (age 64), their son Nelson (age 42), their daughter Elizabeth (age 34), her husband Wallace Bradshaw (age 36), their children Ellis (age 13), Jesse (age 10), Thomas (age 7) and Hattie (age 2 months). The family religion was Wesleyan Methodist. Job, Nelson and Wallace were farmers.5
Principal 2She was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Wallace John Bradshaw in Lot 27, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Wallace (age 44) were his wife Elizabeth Wright (age 43), their children Jesse (age 20), Ellis (age 23), Thomas (age 17) and Harriet (age 10), and Wallace's mother-in-law Harriet (age 75). The family religion was Methodist.4
Principal 2She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Wallace John Bradshaw in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Wallace (age 54) were his wife Elizabeth Wright (age 47), their children Thomas (age 27) and Hattie (age 20). Wallace and Thomas were farmers. The family religion was Baptist.6
DeathShe died on 28 October 1934 in the home of her daughter Hattie; "Mrs. Henry Cameron", Albany, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.7,3
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Wallace John Bradshaw and Elizabeth Wright in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30273, -63.69009G.3,8
Tombstone, Wallace J. Bradshaw (1844-1918), his wife Elizabeth Wright (1847-1934). United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.

Children with Wallace John Bradshaw b. 11 November 1844, d. 29 January 1918

SonEllis Hoffman Bradshaw+ b. 6 March 1869, d. 17 February 1955
SonJesse W. Bradshaw b. About 1871
SonThomas W. Bradshaw+ b. 6 January 1874, d. 1947
DaughterHarriet M. Bradshaw b. 16 February 1881, d. 1939

Citations

  1. [S11922] Death, Agiculturist, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, (published 2 February 1918), page 5, column 2. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.
  2. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, page 50. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  3. [S9538] Cemetery Transcript, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, published transcripts, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Volume 27-2 (2000), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  4. [S11925] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #177, of Wallace Bradshaw, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S11923] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince Coiunty, Prince Edward Island, household #88, of Job Wright, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: C_13162; Page Number: 20. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S11926] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #98, of Wallace Bradshaw, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Ottawa; Census Place: Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T6428 to T-6556, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S11929] Death, Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, (published 12 November 1934), page 2, column 4. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
  8. [S12597] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Wallace J. Bradshaw & Elizabeth Wright, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 28 August 2016.

Adeline Profitt

F, #15950, b. 29 January 1883, d. 6 March 1928

Parents

Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameAdeline Profitt was also known as Adeline Bradshaw.
NameShe was also known as Addie Profitt.1
BirthShe was born on 29 January 1883, in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
MarriageShe married Ellis Hoffman Bradshaw son of Wallace John Bradshaw and Elizabeth Wright, After 1903.1
DeathAdeline Profitt died on 6 March 1928.2
DeathShe died in 1928 in Middleton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in Bedeque Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34706, -63.73394G.

Inscription: BRADSHAW / Ellis Hoffman Bradshaw / Mar. 6, 1869 - Feb. 17, 1955 / His Wife / Jane Hyatt Wright / Feb. 25, 1870 - Nov. 13, 1903 / Also His Wife / Adeline Profitt / Jan. 29, 1883 - Mar. 6, 1928.3

Tombstone, Ellis Hoffman Bradshaw (1869-1955), his first wife Jane Hyatt Wright (1870-1903), his second wife Adeline Profitt (1883-1928). United Church Cemetery (Bedeque Cemetery), Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Ellis Hoffman Bradshaw b. 6 March 1869, d. 17 February 1955

DaughterSarah Bradshaw b. 26 July 1907, d. 3 October 1999
SonJesse Bradshaw b. 26 November 1908, d. 7 November 1987
DaughterJane Bradshaw b. 1910
DaughterIda H. Bradshaw b. 10 January 1913, d. 16 December 2007
DaughterWinnifred Bradshaw b. 15 October 1914, d. 26 September 1916
SonReginald Wright Bradshaw b. 16 November 1916, d. 12 October 1991
DaughterCottie L. Bradshaw b. 5 July 1918, d. 20 June 2001
SonEverett A. Bradshaw b. 13 November 1920, d. 28 June 2011
DaughterReta A. Bradshaw b. 15 June 1924
DaughterMae D. Bradshaw b. 6 July 1925
SonRoss Bradshaw b. 1 March 1928, d. 23 September 1930

Citations

  1. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), page 238. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  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. [S10708] Cemetery Marker, Bedeque (United Church) Cemetery, Lower Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Ellis Hoffman Bradshaw, his wives, Jane Hyatt Wright and Adeline Profitt, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 August 2015.