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Joseph Thompson

M, #17451
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Child with Jane Mitchell

DaughterElla May Thompson b. 1886, d. 1910

Jane Mitchell

F, #17452
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Child with Joseph Thompson

DaughterElla May Thompson b. 1886, d. 1910

Donald Francis Herrett

M, #17453, b. 5 September 1923

Parents

FatherFrederick Roy Herrett b. 20 November 1879, d. 14 May 1955
MotherMargaret Noemma Herrett b. 11 July 1890
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BirthDonald Francis Herrett was born on 5 September 1923, in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Gloria Irene Herrett

F, #17454, b. 5 October 1926

Parents

FatherFrederick Roy Herrett b. 20 November 1879, d. 14 May 1955
MotherMargaret Noemma Herrett b. 11 July 1890
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NameGloria Irene Herrett was also known as Gloria Irene Spence.
BirthShe was born on 5 October 1926, in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Howard C. Spence son of William Spence and Mabel ?, on 2 July 1948, in Oxford, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Howard C. Spence b. 5 September 1923, d. 3 May 1970

Howard C. Spence

M, #17456, b. 5 September 1923, d. 3 May 1970

Parents

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BirthHoward C. Spence was born on 5 September 1923, in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Gloria Irene Herrett daughter of Frederick Roy Herrett and Margaret Noemma Herrett, on 2 July 1948, in Oxford, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
DeathHoward C. Spence died on 3 May 1970 in Springhill, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Gloria Irene Herrett b. 5 October 1926

Warren Percival Crocker1

M, #17457, b. 12 December 1813, d. 19 December 1910
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NameWarren Percival Crocker was also known as Warren Crocker.2
BirthHe was born on 12 December 1813, in West Barnstable, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Mary Thurber Jones.1
DeathHe died on 19 December 1910 in home, Campello, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG.1

Child with Mary Thurber Jones

SonEllery Channing Crocker+ b. 25 December 1842, d. 7 March 1937

Citations

  1. [S17801] Death - Warren Percival Crocker, Died at Age of 97, The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, (published 19 December 1910), Page 14. Hereinafter cited as The Boston Globe.
  2. [S17794] Harriet B S Kennedy & Ellery C Crocker, (18 June 1894), Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915 Record ID: 2511::14131488. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915.

Mary Thurber Jones1,2

F, #17458
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NameMary Thurber Jones was also known as Mary Thurber Crocker.2
MarriageShe married Warren Percival Crocker.2

Child with Warren Percival Crocker b. 12 December 1813, d. 19 December 1910

SonEllery Channing Crocker+ b. 25 December 1842, d. 7 March 1937

Citations

  1. [S17794] Harriet B S Kennedy & Ellery C Crocker, (18 June 1894), Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915 Record ID: 2511::14131488. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  2. [S17801] Death - Warren Percival Crocker, Died at Age of 97, The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, (published 19 December 1910), Page 14. Hereinafter cited as The Boston Globe.

William Ellery Crocker

M, #17459, b. 11 August 1895, d. 27 January 1942

Parents

FatherEllery Channing Crocker b. 25 December 1842, d. 7 March 1937
MotherHarriet Beecher Stowe Kennedy b. 28 August 1866, d. 23 May 1955
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameWilliam Ellery Crocker was also known as William Crocker.1
Biographical NoteWilliam was a dentist in Needham, Massachusetts.2
BirthHe was born on 11 August 1895, in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG.2
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 7 June 1900 in the household of Ellery Channing Crocker, as a son, in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ellery Crocker (age 67) were his wife, Harriet Kennedy (age 33) and their son William (age 5). Ellery worked in dry goods.1
SonWilliam Ellery Crocker was enumerated on the census on 6 May 1910 in the household of Ellery Channing Crocker, as a son, in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ellery Crocker (age 68) were his wife, Harriet Kennedy (age 42) and their son William (age 14). Ellery was a retail dry goods merchant.3
MarriageWilliam Ellery Crocker married Gertrude Richardson Plimpton daughter of Arthur Leslie Plimpton and Lucy Ella Richardson, on 23 June 1928 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USAG.2
CensusWilliam Ellery Crocker was head of the household in the census on 24 April 1940 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of William Crocker (age 43) were his wife, Gertrude Plimpton (age 42), their children, David (age 9) and Janet (age 8). William was a dentist in private practice.4
DeathHe died on 27 January 1942 in Needham, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.2
BurialHe was buried in Needham Cemetery, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.5

Partner with Gertrude Richardson Plimpton b. 1 November 1900, d. 17 January 1980

Citations

  1. [S17798] 1900 United States Federal Census, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, household of Ellery C. Crocker, 7 June 1900, digital copy of original image, NARA Roll 670, FHL Microfilm 1240670, Page 6. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  2. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 645. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  3. [S17799] 1910 United States Federal Census, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Household of Ellery C. Crocker, 6 May 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374622. NARA Roll T624_609, Page 5A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S17720] 1940 United States Federal Census, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, household of William E. Crocker, 24 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01628, Page 62B, Record ID: 2442::96312359. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S17721] Burial Record, Needham Cemetery, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, findagrave memorial #27786172. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record, Needham Cemetery.

Gertrude Richardson Plimpton

F, #17460, b. 1 November 1900, d. 17 January 1980

Parents

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NameGertrude Richardson Plimpton was also known as Gertrude Richardson Crocker.
NameShe was also known as Gertrude Richardson Sargent.
NameShe was also known as Gertrude Plimpton.1
BirthShe was born on 1 November 1900, in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USAG.2
MarriageShe married first William Ellery Crocker son of Ellery Channing Crocker and Harriet Beecher Stowe Kennedy, on 23 June 1928 in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, USAG.2
WifeGertrude Richardson Plimpton was enumerated on the census on 24 April 1940 in the household of William Ellery Crocker, as his wife, in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of William Crocker (age 43) were his wife, Gertrude Plimpton (age 42), their children, David (age 9) and Janet (age 8). William was a dentist in private practice.3
MarriageShe married second Ralph Walter Sargent son of Willis Bailey Sargent and Henrietta Almira Brock, on 10 July 1943 in Needham, Massachusetts, USAG.2
WifeGertrude Richardson Plimpton was enumerated on the census on 1 May 1950 in the household of Ralph Walter Sargent, as his wife, in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Ralph Sargent (age 69) were his wife, Gertrude Plimpton (age 49) and her son by her first marriage, David Crocker (age 19). Ralph was a savings bank clerk, Gertrude was a clerk in a dentist office, David was a telephone installer.1
DeathShe died on 17 January 1980 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG.4

Partner with William Ellery Crocker b. 11 August 1895, d. 27 January 1942

Partner with Ralph Walter Sargent b. 29 January 1881

Citations

  1. [S17719] 1950 United States Federal Census, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, household of Ralph W. Sargent, 1 May 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 4267, Sheet Number 35. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  2. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 645. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  3. [S17720] 1940 United States Federal Census, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, household of William E. Crocker, 24 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01628, Page 62B, Record ID: 2442::96312359. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S17723] Death - Gertrude (Plimpton) Sargent-Crocker, The Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, (published 20 January 1980), Page 56. Hereinafter cited as The Boston Globe.

William Irving Boomer

M, #17461

Parents

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MarriageWilliam Irving Boomer married Sophia Parker.

Child with Sophia Parker

DaughterMuriel Beatrice Boomer+ b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963

Sophia Parker

F, #17462
Last Edited 3 August 2009 00:00:00
NameSophia Parker was also known as Sophia Boomer.
MarriageShe married William Irving Boomer son of Jeffers Boomer and Keziah Watson.

Child with William Irving Boomer

DaughterMuriel Beatrice Boomer+ b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963

Jeffers Boomer

M, #17463

Parents

FatherJohn Boomer b. About 1788, d. 1856
MotherMargaret Jeffers b. 1788, d. 1831
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MarriageJeffers Boomer married Keziah Watson.

Keziah Watson

F, #17464
Last Edited 3 August 2009 00:00:00
NameKeziah Watson was also known as Keziah Boomer.
MarriageShe married Jeffers Boomer son of John Boomer and Margaret Jeffers.

John Boomer

M, #17465, b. About 1788, d. 1856
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BirthJohn Boomer was born About 1788.
DeathHe died in 1856.

Child with Margaret Jeffers b. 1788, d. 1831

SonJeffers Boomer+

Margaret Jeffers

F, #17466, b. 1788, d. 1831

Parents

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BirthMargaret Jeffers was born in 1788.
DeathShe died in 1831.

Child with John Boomer b. About 1788, d. 1856

SonJeffers Boomer+

John Jeffers

M, #17467
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Child

DaughterMargaret Jeffers+ b. 1788, d. 1831

Margaret Alice Kennedy

F, #17468, b. 15 September 1905, d. 4 February 1967

Parents

FatherNelson Freeman Kennedy b. 10 November 1876, d. 15 November 1931
MotherMuriel Beatrice Boomer b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthMargaret Alice Kennedy was born on 15 September 1905, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG. "Alice did not marry. She trained at Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing, New York City, and was a captain in a nursing unit of the United States Air Force. She lived in Sydney after her retirement in 1958."1
DeathShe died on 4 February 1967 in Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.2

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 404. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  2. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 404. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Gertrude Mary Kennedy

F, #17469, b. 3 October 1907

Parents

FatherNelson Freeman Kennedy b. 10 November 1876, d. 15 November 1931
MotherMuriel Beatrice Boomer b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthGertrude Mary Kennedy was born on 3 October 1907, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova ScotiaG. Mary did not marry. In 1970 she was living in the family home, 23 George St., in Sydney. She was a typing pool supervisor at the Sydney Steel Corp.1

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 404. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Elma Dorothy Kennedy

F, #17470, b. 19 October 1910, d. 8 June 1953

Parents

FatherNelson Freeman Kennedy b. 10 November 1876, d. 15 November 1931
MotherMuriel Beatrice Boomer b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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Biographical NoteElma did not marry. She was a nurse and trained at Roosevelt Hospital School of Nursing, New York City.1
BirthElma Dorothy Kennedy was born on 19 October 1910, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
DeathShe died on 8 June 1953.1

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 404. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Norma Ida Kennedy

F, #17471, b. 16 February 1913, d. 21 December 1969

Parents

FatherNelson Freeman Kennedy b. 10 November 1876, d. 15 November 1931
MotherMuriel Beatrice Boomer b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthNorma Ida Kennedy was born on 16 February 1913, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova ScotiaG. Norma never married.1
DeathShe died on 21 December 1969.1

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 404. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Georgia Hanington Kennedy1

F, #17472, b. 22 July 1914

Parents

FatherNelson Freeman Kennedy b. 10 November 1876, d. 15 November 1931
MotherMuriel Beatrice Boomer b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameGeorgia Hanington Kennedy was also known as Georgia Hanington Weatherby.
BirthShe was born on 22 July 1914, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.2
MarriageShe married George Weston Weatherby son of William A. Weatherby and Emily C. McNeil, on 2 May 1935, in Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.3

Partner with George Weston Weatherby b. 20 March 1907, d. 21 July 1957

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 404, 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  2. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  3. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

George Weston Weatherby

M, #17473, b. 20 March 1907, d. 21 July 1957

Parents

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NoteGeorgia and George lived in Westmount, a suburb of Sydney, Cape Breton. "George worked in the stockroom of an automobile company in Sydney. Georgia lives, 1971, in the nurse's residence, Point Edward Hospital, Sydney, Cape Breton, and is secretary to the medical superintendent there."1
BirthGeorge Weston Weatherby was born on 20 March 1907, in Brookline, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageHe married Georgia Hanington Kennedy daughter of Nelson Freeman Kennedy and Muriel Beatrice Boomer, on 2 May 1935, in Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
DeathGeorge Weston Weatherby died on 21 July 1957 in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova ScotiaG.1

Partner with Georgia Hanington Kennedy b. 22 July 1914

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Muriel Beatrice Kennedy

F, #17474, b. 7 May 1918

Parents

FatherNelson Freeman Kennedy b. 10 November 1876, d. 15 November 1931
MotherMuriel Beatrice Boomer b. 22 February 1880, d. 21 March 1963
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameMuriel Beatrice Kennedy was also known as Muriel Beatrice MacDonald.
NameShe was also known as Bette Kennedy.1
BirthShe was born on 7 May 1918, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova ScotiaG.1
MarriageShe married Frank Roy MacDonald son of John Richard MacDonald and Jessie MacCallum, in 1941.1

Partner with Frank Roy MacDonald b. 1913

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Frank Roy MacDonald

M, #17475, b. 1913

Parents

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NameFrank Roy MacDonald was also known as Roy MacDonald.1
Note"Muriel and Frank lived, 1971, in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Roy has a jewellery store in the city."1
BirthHe was born in 1913, in Pictou, Pictou County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Muriel Beatrice Kennedy daughter of Nelson Freeman Kennedy and Muriel Beatrice Boomer, in 1941.1

Partner with Muriel Beatrice Kennedy b. 7 May 1918

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), pages 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Edmund Nickerson

M, #17476
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Child with Isabel Blackett

DaughterIsabel Blackett Nickerson+ b. 3 December 1878, d. 25 August 1968

Isabel Blackett

F, #17477

Parents

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Child with Edmund Nickerson

DaughterIsabel Blackett Nickerson+ b. 3 December 1878, d. 25 August 1968

William Blackett

M, #17478

Parents

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Child

DaughterIsabel Blackett+

Walter Blackett

M, #17479
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
EmigrationWalter Blackett emigrated in 1789 from Durham, England, to CanadaG.

Ellis Isabel Kennedy

F, #17480, b. 19 May 1906

Parents

FatherJohn William Kennedy b. 19 September 1880, d. 17 March 1947
MotherIsabel Blackett Nickerson b. 3 December 1878, d. 25 August 1968
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameEllis Isabel Kennedy was also known as Ellis Isabel Smith.
BirthShe was born on 19 May 1906, in Sydney, Cape Breton County, Nova ScotiaG.1
Biographical NoteBetween 1923 and 1926 Ellis attended the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MassachusettsG.1
MarriageShe married Allen Turner Smith son of Nathaniel Smith and Annie McIntosh, on 7 June 1930, in Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.1

Partner with Allen Turner Smith b. 10 February 1904, d. 18 June 1970

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Allen Turner Smith

M, #17481, b. 10 February 1904, d. 18 June 1970

Parents

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BirthAllen Turner Smith was born on 10 February 1904, in Liverpool, EnglandG.1
GraduationHe graduated in 1924 from Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, CanadaG, he graduated with a B.Sc. degree {para}.1
MarriageHe married Ellis Isabel Kennedy daughter of John William Kennedy and Isabel Blackett Nickerson, on 7 June 1930, in Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.1
GraduationAllen Turner Smith graduated in 1936 from University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG, he graduated with a B.Paed. {para}.1
Milit-ServHe served in the military. "Allen was overseas during World War II, and was awarded an O.B.E.-E.D. in 1945. He became a colonel in the Ordinance Corps. He was Director oif Ordinance Services, Army Headquarters, 1947-1951, and Director of Logistics, 1951-1967, when he retired.". "Allen was overseas during World War II, and was awarded an O.B.E.-E.D. in 1945. He became a colonel in the Ordinance Corps. He was Director oif Ordinance Services, Army Headquarters, 1947-1951, and Director of Logistics, 1951-1967, when he retired."1
DeathHe died on 18 June 1970 in Ottawa, Ottawa-Carleton, OntarioG.1

Partner with Ellis Isabel Kennedy b. 19 May 1906

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 646. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Conrad William Martens

M, #17482
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Child

SonConrad William Martens+ d. 1 April 1942

Conrad William Martens

M, #17483, b. 8 July 1918, d. 29 July 1944
Conrad William Martens (1918-1944). Photo courtesy of The Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Parents

FatherConrad William Martens d. 1 April 1942
MotherGeorgie Esther Ellen Kennedy b. 5 October 1886
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthConrad William Martens was born on 8 July 1918, in Provost, Alberta, CanadaG.
Milit-ServHe served in the military. Conrad served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, 100 (R.A.F.) Sqdn, as a Pilot Officer. He enlisted 24 November 1942. Conrad served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, 100 (R.A.F.) Sqdn, as a Pilot Officer. He enlisted 24 November 1942.1
DeathHe died on 29 July 1944 in GermanyG. he never married.1
BurialHe was buried in Durnbach War Cemetery, GermanyG.

Grave Reference 3.H.3. Durnbach is a village 16 kilometres east of Bad Tolz, a town 48 kilometres south of Munich. Durnbach War Cemetery is 3 kilometres north of the village Gmund am Tegernsee. Using the A8 from Munich, turn off at the junction Holzkirchen, taking the 318 road in the direction of Gmund am Tegernsee. At the crossroads with the 472, turn left in the direction of Miesbach. The cemetery is situated approximately 500 metres on the left from the 318/472 crossroads.1

War Memorial, Durnbach War Cemetery, near Munich, Germany.

Citations

  1. [S15147] Military Service, The Canadian Virtual War Memorial (Ottawa, Canada: Veterans Affairs Canada, 29 July 1944). Hereinafter cited as The Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Herman Nelson Schurman Martens

M, #17484, b. 30 August 1920

Parents

FatherConrad William Martens d. 1 April 1942
MotherGeorgie Esther Ellen Kennedy b. 5 October 1886
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthHerman Nelson Schurman Martens was born on 30 August 1920, in Provost, Alberta, CanadaG.1
NoteHerman farmed in Provost until 1960, when he and his mother moved to Newcastle, a suburb of Drumheller, Alberta.1

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 405. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Marguerite Seighold Martens

F, #17485, b. 5 August 1922

Parents

FatherConrad William Martens d. 1 April 1942
MotherGeorgie Esther Ellen Kennedy b. 5 October 1886
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameMarguerite Seighold Martens was also known as Marguerite Seighold Botting.
BirthShe was born on 5 August 1922, in Provost, Alberta, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Lawrence Harry Botting son of Harry Botting, on 26 October 1951, in Provost, Alberta, CanadaG.1

Partner with Lawrence Harry Botting b. 13 May 1916

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 647. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Lawrence Harry Botting

M, #17486, b. 13 May 1916

Parents

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BirthLawrence Harry Botting was born on 13 May 1916, in Monitor, Alberta, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Marguerite Seighold Martens daughter of Conrad William Martens and Georgie Esther Ellen Kennedy, on 26 October 1951, in Provost, Alberta, CanadaG.1

Partner with Marguerite Seighold Martens b. 5 August 1922

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 647. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Paul Ellis Martens

M, #17487, b. 24 May 1924

Parents

FatherConrad William Martens d. 1 April 1942
MotherGeorgie Esther Ellen Kennedy b. 5 October 1886
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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BirthPaul Ellis Martens was born on 24 May 1924, in Provost, Alberta, CanadaG.1
NotePaul was a minister in the Jehovah's Witness church. He and Rose lived in Newcastle, Alberta, in 1972. Paul was a minister in the Jehovah's Witness church. He and Rose lived in Newcastle, Alberta, in 1972.1

Citations

  1. [S129] Ross Graves, William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2, Vol. 1, page 366 (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: M.F. Schurman Co. Ltd., 1973), page 647. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

Malcolm McPhail

M, #17491
Last Edited 14 April 2024 11:53:31
BirthMalcolm McPhail was born, in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG.

Child

SonDonald R. McPhail+ b. About 1870, d. 1950

Helen Mary McPhail

F, #17493, b. 8 June 1906

Parents

FatherDonald R. McPhail b. About 1870, d. 1950
MotherElla Bernice Schurman b. 30 July 1870, d. 1947
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameHelen Mary McPhail was also known as Helen Mary Miloe.1
NameShe was also known as Helen McPhail.2
BirthShe was born on 8 June 1906, in Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsG.3
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 26 April 1910 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a daughter, in Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 40) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 37) and their children, Donald (age 16), Helen (age 3) and David (age 1). Donald was a merchant at a wire mill.4
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 7 January 1920 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a daughter, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 50) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 47) and their children, Helen (age 13) and David (age 11). Donald was a machinist at a general shop.5
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1930 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a daughter, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 60) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 56) and their children, Donald (age 35), Helen (age 23) and David (age 21). Donald Jr. was a hotel clerk, Helen was a department store cashier.2
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1940 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a daughter, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 70) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 68) and their children, Helen (age 33) and David (age 30). Helen was a comtometer operator at W.R. Petroleum Co., David was a bookkeeper at a radio broadcasting company.6

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S17828] 1930 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Donald Mc Phail, 15 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2342229, Page 13A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  3. [S17832] Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Records, 1840-1915, Helen Mary MacPhail entry, digital copy of original document Record ID: 5062::1730594, ((Birth Date: 5 June 1906)), Massachusetts Vital Records, Massachusetts Vital Records; New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston,, Massachusetts.
  4. [S17829] 1910 United States Federal Census, Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey, Household of Donald Macphail, 26 April 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374884. NARA Roll T624_871, Page 7B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S17830] 1920 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Donald Mcphail, 7 January 1920, digital copy of original census document, Roll: T625_1926, Page 3A, Record ID: 6061::82093733. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  6. [S17831] 1940 United States Federal Census, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, household of Donald Mc Phail, 17 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-00222, Page 11A, Record ID: 2442::69728186. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

David Lloyd McPhail

M, #17495, b. 27 February 1909, d. 12 March 1990

Parents

FatherDonald R. McPhail b. About 1870, d. 1950
MotherElla Bernice Schurman b. 30 July 1870, d. 1947
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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NameDavid Lloyd McPhail was also known as David McPhail.1
NameHe was also known as Lloyd McPhail.2
BirthHe was born on 27 February 1909, in Roebling, Monmouth County, New JerseyG.3
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 26 April 1910 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a son, in Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 40) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 37) and their children, Donald (age 16), Helen (age 3) and David (age 1). Donald was a merchant at a wire mill.2
SonDavid Lloyd McPhail was enumerated on the census on 7 January 1920 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a son, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 50) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 47) and their children, Helen (age 13) and David (age 11). Donald was a machinist at a general shop.4
SonDavid Lloyd McPhail was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1930 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a son, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 60) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 56) and their children, Donald (age 35), Helen (age 23) and David (age 21). Donald Jr. was a hotel clerk, Helen was a department store cashier.1
SonDavid Lloyd McPhail was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1940 in the household of Donald R. McPhail, as a son, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald McPhail (age 70) were his wife, Ella Schurman (age 68) and their children, Helen (age 33) and David (age 30). Helen was a comtometer operator at W.R. Petroleum Co., David was a bookkeeper at a radio broadcasting company.5
MarriageDavid Lloyd McPhail married Virginia Clarise Conley daughter of John Conley and Lillian Flamson, on 26 September 1942, David was an accountant and is now retired. He and Virginia have lived in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Marcos, California. They had no children.3
CensusDavid Lloyd McPhail was head of the household in the census on 12 April 1950 in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David McPhail (age 40 ) was his wife, Virginia Conley (age 38). David was an accountant at a fertilizer factory and a music composer. Virginia was an accountant secretary and a music composer.6
DeathHe died on 12 March 1990 in Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, USAG.7,8

Partner with Virginia Clarise Conley b. 27 August 1917

Citations

  1. [S17828] 1930 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Donald Mc Phail, 15 April 1930, digital copy of original census document, FHL Roll 2342229, Page 13A. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  2. [S17829] 1910 United States Federal Census, Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey, Household of Donald Macphail, 26 April 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374884. NARA Roll T624_871, Page 7B. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  3. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  4. [S17830] 1920 United States Federal Census, Seattle, King County, Washington, household of Donald Mcphail, 7 January 1920, digital copy of original census document, Roll: T625_1926, Page 3A, Record ID: 6061::82093733. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S17831] 1940 United States Federal Census, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, household of Donald Mc Phail, 17 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-00222, Page 11A, Record ID: 2442::69728186. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  6. [S17833] 1950 United States Federal Census, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, household of David L McPhail, 12 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 2797, Sheet Number 11. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  7. [S17834] transcription, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, David L Macphail, Record ID: 2441::4152810 . Hereinafter cited as U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S17835] David L. Macphail, Record ID: 3693::38267620, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Death Index, Master File (Washington D.C., USA: Social Security Administration).. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.

Virginia Clarise Conley

F, #17496, b. 27 August 1917

Parents

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NameVirginia Clarise Conley was also known as Virginia Clarise McPhail.
NameShe was also known as Virginia Conley.1
BirthShe was born on 27 August 1917, in Springfield, Missouri, USAG.2
MarriageShe married David Lloyd McPhail son of Donald R. McPhail and Ella Bernice Schurman, on 26 September 1942, David was an accountant and is now retired. He and Virginia have lived in Berkeley, Los Angeles, and San Marcos, California. They had no children.2
WifeVirginia Clarise Conley was enumerated on the census on 12 April 1950 in the household of David Lloyd McPhail, as his wife, in Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, USAG. Enumerated in the household of David McPhail (age 40 ) was his wife, Virginia Conley (age 38). David was an accountant at a fertilizer factory and a music composer. Virginia was an accountant secretary and a music composer.1

Partner with David Lloyd McPhail b. 27 February 1909, d. 12 March 1990

Citations

  1. [S17833] 1950 United States Federal Census, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, household of David L McPhail, 12 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 2797, Sheet Number 11. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

John Conley

M, #17497
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Child with Lillian Flamson

DaughterVirginia Clarise Conley b. 27 August 1917

Lillian Flamson

F, #17498
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Child with John Conley

DaughterVirginia Clarise Conley b. 27 August 1917

Sandy Jay Higgins

M, #17499, b. 1 May 1873, d. April 1949
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BirthSandy Jay Higgins was born on 1 May 1873.
MarriageHe married Bertha Alice Leard daughter of Thomas Henry Leard and Eliza Ann Baker, on 16 April 1896.
father-in-lawSandy Jay Higgins was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1940 in the household of Vernon Lionel Schurman, as a father-in-law, in Haverhill St., Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.1
DeathSandy Jay Higgins died in April 1949.

Child with Bertha Alice Leard b. 14 May 1872, d. 20 October 1929

DaughterEthel Elizabeth Higgins b. 20 April 1899

Citations

  1. [S14865] 1940 U.S. Census, Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, household of Vernon Schurman, 15 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll M-t0627-01617, Page 12A, Enumeration District 9-470. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Bertha Alice Leard

F, #17500, b. 14 May 1872, d. 20 October 1929

Parents

FatherThomas Henry Leard b. 31 October 1835, d. 5 October 1918
MotherEliza Ann Baker b. 2 April 1836, d. 5 October 1886
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NameBertha Alice Leard was also known as Bertha Alice Higgins.
BirthShe was born on 14 May 1872.
MarriageShe married Sandy Jay Higgins on 16 April 1896.
DeathShe died on 20 October 1929.

Child with Sandy Jay Higgins b. 1 May 1873, d. April 1949

DaughterEthel Elizabeth Higgins b. 20 April 1899