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? Stokes

M, #19102
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Child with Eliza Oakley

DaughterBessie Stokes+ b. 17 November 1896

Eliza Oakley

F, #19103
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00

Child with ? Stokes

DaughterBessie Stokes+ b. 17 November 1896

Dorothy Hazel Rogers

F, #19104, b. 27 February 1919

Parents

FatherJohn Lea Rogers b. 5 December 1896, d. 1970
MotherBessie Stokes b. 17 November 1896
Relationships5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameDorothy Hazel Rogers was also known as Dorothy Hazel Webber.
BirthShe was born on 27 February 1919, in EnglandG.
MarriageShe married John William Webber son of John Robert Webber and Margaret Farrant, on 25 September 1940, in Portsmouth, EnglandG.

Partner with John William Webber b. 7 September 1918

John William Webber

M, #19105, b. 7 September 1918

Parents

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BirthJohn William Webber was born on 7 September 1918, in Portsmouth, EnglandG.
MarriageHe married Dorothy Hazel Rogers daughter of John Lea Rogers and Bessie Stokes, on 25 September 1940, in Portsmouth, EnglandG.

Partner with Dorothy Hazel Rogers b. 27 February 1919

John Robert Webber

M, #19106
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Child with Margaret Farrant

SonJohn William Webber b. 7 September 1918

Margaret Farrant

F, #19107
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Child with John Robert Webber

SonJohn William Webber b. 7 September 1918

Robert Durgan Willits, Sr.

M, #19113, b. 21 January 1918, d. 22 April 2004

Parents

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NameRobert Durgan Willits, Sr., was also known as Robert Willits, Sr.1
BirthHe was born on 21 January 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USAG.2
MarriageHe married first Betty May Williams daughter of Edwin Coleman Williams and Mabel Edith Gamble, on 17 September 1937 in Northwood, Worth County, Iowa, USAG.3
CensusRobert Durgan Willits, Sr., was head of the household in the census on 12 April 1940 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Robert Willits (age 22) were his wife, Betty Williams (age 21) and their daughter Marguerite (age 2). Robert was a draftsman for his own air conditioning company.4
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 20 April 1950 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Robert Willits Sr. (age 31) were his wife, Betty Williams (age 31), their children, Marguerite (age 12), Robert Jr. (age 9) & Michael (age 7) and Betty's father Edwin Williams (age 75). Robert was part owner of a trade school.1
DivorceHe and Betty May Williams later divorced on 6 June 1960 in Clackamas County, Oregon, USAG. Divorce was granted to Robert on the grounds of desertion. Divorce was granted to Robert on the grounds of desertion.2
DeathHe died on 22 April 2004 in South Pasadena, Pinellas County, Florida, USAG. Robert came to South Pasadena from Oregon in 1970.5

Child with Betty May Williams b. 8 June 1918

SonGordon Michael Willits b. 11 March 1943, d. 19 February 1962

Citations

  1. [S17603] 1950 United States Federal Census, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, household of Robert D. Willits, 20 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 2483. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  2. [S17605] Robert Durgin Willits & Betty Mae Williams, ((Divorce Date: 6 June 1960)), Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Divorce Records, 1946-1968, Docket Number: 2319. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968.
  3. [S17604] Robert D Willits & Betly Williams, (17 September 1937), Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937 Record ID: 8823::102429. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  4. [S17609] 1940 United States Federal Census, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, household of Robert Willits, 12 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01993, Page 8B, Record ID: 2442::97321853. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S17607] Death - South Pasadena, Robert D. "Bob" Willits, Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, (published 25 April 2004), Page 19. Hereinafter cited as Tampa Bay Times.

Francis Marion Isham

M, #19114
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Child with Calista Hazen

DaughterCarrie Isham+ b. 16 August 1874

Calista Hazen

F, #19115
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Child with Francis Marion Isham

DaughterCarrie Isham+ b. 16 August 1874

Sylvia K. Johnson1

F, #19119, b. 16 September 1905

Parents

FatherEmil Johnson
MotherAlice ?
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NameSylvia K. Johnson was also known as Sylvia K. Williams.2
BirthShe was born on 16 September 1905, in Des Moines, Iowa, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Donald Isham Williams son of Alexander Williams and Carrie Isham, on 20 June 1931, in Columbus, Stillwater County, Montana, USAG.3,2
WifeSylvia K. Johnson was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1940 in the household of Donald Isham Williams, as his wife, in Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald Williams (age 32) were his wife, Sylvia Johnson (age 30), their sons, Donald (age 5) and Ronald (age 5 months). Donald was a refrigerator salesman.4
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1950 in the household of Donald Isham Williams, as his wife, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Donald Williams (age 42) were his wife, Sylvia Johnson (age 44), their sons, Richard (age 15) and Ronald (age 10). Donald was a proprietor of an air conditioning business..5
Principal 2She was living in Baldwin, Michigan, USAG, in 1971. Donald was a mechanical engineer.1

Partner with Donald Isham Williams b. 8 February 1908

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 771. 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 481. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  3. [S17597] Donald Williams & Sylvia Johnson, (20 June 1931), Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993, Record ID: 61375::156792 Film Number: 001907259, DGS: 004351387. Hereinafter cited as Montana, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1993.
  4. [S17598] 1940 United States Federal Census, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania, household of Donald Williams, 9 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-03649, Page 7A, Record ID: 2442::27931253. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S17600] 1950 United States Federal Census, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, household of Don I Williams, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 418. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Angus Alex McLean

M, #19122
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Child

SonCecil Gower McLean+ b. 20 October 1895, d. 9 April 1918

Charles Francis Sanford

M, #19128, b. 11 March 1922

Parents

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NameCharles Francis Sanford was also known as Frank Sanford.1
BirthHe was born on 11 March 1922, in Summerville, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Jean Mary Lefurgey daughter of Walter Heywood Lefurgey and Minnie Blanche Locke, on 2 March 1948, in Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.1
Biographical Note"Frank was a colonel in the Canadian Air Force. He was recently Base Commander of C.F.B. Edmonton, Alberta, and was the Canadian National Military Representative to the Supreme Headquarters of Allied Powers Europe."1
LivingCharles Francis Sanford was living in Brussels, BelgiumG, in 1971.1

Partner with Jean Mary Lefurgey b. 1 June 1917

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 771. Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.

William A. Stewart1

M, #19142, b. 22 March 1865, d. 1 October 1932
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BirthWilliam A. Stewart was born on 22 March 1865, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
MarriageHe married Emma Blanche McPhail.1
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Included in the household were William's wife Emma Blanche (McPhail), children Rena Grace (age 12), Colin (age 11), Donald (age 3). William was a Merchant Tailor. The family religion was Presbyterian.2
DeathHe died on 1 October 1932.1
InterredHe was buried in the plot of Rena Grace Stewart, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40515, -63.77688G.

Inscription: Rena Grace / Died June 21, 1903, ÆT. 15. / Only daughter of W.A. & Emma Stewart / Emma Blanche / Wife of W.A. Stewart / Died March 19, 1929, ÆT. 65. / STEWARTLeft: William A. Stewart / Died / Oct. 1, 1932 / / ÆT. 65.Right: Colin H. Stewart / 1889 - 1965 / His Wife / Vera L. Baker / 1890 - 1968Back: Gladys Ruth Locke / Wife of / Donald Stewart / 1893 - 1953 / STEWART.1

Tombstone, Rena Grace Stewart (1888-1903), her parents Emma Blanche McPhail (1863-1929) and William A. Stewart (1865-1932), their son Colin H. Stewart (1889-1965), his wife Vera L. Baker (1890-1968), Gladys Ruth Locke (1893-1953), first wife of Donald Stewart, son of William Stewart & Emma Blanche McPhail.. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Emma Blanche McPhail b. 24 March 1863, d. 19 March 1929

DaughterRena Grace Stewart b. 7 August 1888, d. 21 June 1903
SonColin H. Stewart b. 19 November 1889, d. 1965
SonDonald Ormsby Stewart+ b. 18 August 1897, d. 31 December 1977

Citations

  1. [S3408] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Gladys Ruth Locke, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 2006.
  2. [S3409] 1901 Canada Census, District 133, Summerside, Sub-district A-2, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #37 of William A. Stewart, 31 March 1901, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm T-6510, Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Emma Blanche McPhail1,2

F, #19143, b. 24 March 1863, d. 19 March 1929
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NameEmma Blanche McPhail was also known as Emma Blanche Stewart.2
BirthShe was born on 24 March 1863, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married William A. Stewart.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of William A. Stewart in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Included in the household were William's wife Emma Blanche (McPhail), children Rena Grace (age 12), Colin (age 11), Donald (age 3). William was a Merchant Tailor. The family religion was Presbyterian.1
DeathShe died on 19 March 1929.2
InterredShe was buried in the plot of Rena Grace Stewart, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40515, -63.77688G.

Inscription: Rena Grace / Died June 21, 1903, ÆT. 15. / Only daughter of W.A. & Emma Stewart / Emma Blanche / Wife of W.A. Stewart / Died March 19, 1929, ÆT. 65. / STEWARTLeft: William A. Stewart / Died / Oct. 1, 1932 / / ÆT. 65.Right: Colin H. Stewart / 1889 - 1965 / His Wife / Vera L. Baker / 1890 - 1968Back: Gladys Ruth Locke / Wife of / Donald Stewart / 1893 - 1953 / STEWART.2

Tombstone, Rena Grace Stewart (1888-1903), her parents Emma Blanche McPhail (1863-1929) and William A. Stewart (1865-1932), their son Colin H. Stewart (1889-1965), his wife Vera L. Baker (1890-1968), Gladys Ruth Locke (1893-1953), first wife of Donald Stewart, son of William Stewart & Emma Blanche McPhail.. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
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Back inscription detail.

Children with William A. Stewart b. 22 March 1865, d. 1 October 1932

DaughterRena Grace Stewart b. 7 August 1888, d. 21 June 1903
SonColin H. Stewart b. 19 November 1889, d. 1965
SonDonald Ormsby Stewart+ b. 18 August 1897, d. 31 December 1977

Citations

  1. [S3409] 1901 Canada Census, District 133, Summerside, Sub-district A-2, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #37 of William A. Stewart, 31 March 1901, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm T-6510, Page 4. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  2. [S3408] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Gladys Ruth Locke, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 2006.

Constance J. Enman1

F, #19144, b. About 1918, d. 16 January 2003
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NameConstance J. Enman was also known as Constance J. Stewart.
BirthShe was born About 1918, in Milestone, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.2,3
MarriageShe married Donald Ormsby Stewart son of William A. Stewart and Emma Blanche McPhail, on 25 September 1954 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathConstance J. Enman died on 16 January 2003 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Obituary, Journal-Pioneer 17 January 2003

CONSTANCE JEAN BURROWS (ENMAN)

STEWART — The death occurred peacefully at the Wedgewood Manor, Summerside, on Jan. 16, 2003, of Constance Jean Burrows (Enman), 85, widow of the late Donald O Stewart.

Born in Milestone, Sask., she was the younger daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Edna (Burrows) Enman.

She was a graduate in Business of Horton Academy, Wolfville, N.S., in 1935, was awarded a silver “H” during her years there, and worked as a legal secretary prior to her marriage, and for some years afterward.

For many years, Connie was active in the IODE, and was keenly interested in rug hooking, attending, as long as her health permitted, a group which met on a regular basis.

She is survived by brother William (Olive) Enman of Ottawa, Ont.; sister Margaret Enman of Summerside; step-sons Alan (Maxine) Stewart of Windsor, N.S., and William (Helen) Stewart of Dartmouth, N.S.; six step-grandchildren, and 15 step-great-grandchildren. There will be no visitation.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moase Funeral Home, Summerside, with service at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, Rev. Harry Currie, Summerside Presbyterian Church, officiating.

Donations in Connie’s memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Prince County Hospital Foundation, or a charity of choice. www.moase.ca.2,3

InterredShe was buried in the plot of Donald Ormsby Stewart, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40468, -63.77556G.

Inscription: STEWART / Donald O. Stewart, Q.C. / Aug. 18, 1897 - Dec. 31, 1977 / His Wife / Constance J. Enman / June 29, 1917 - Jan 16, 2003.1

Tombstone, Donald O. Stewart (1897-1977), his wife Constance J. Enman (1917-2003). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Partner with Donald Ormsby Stewart b. 18 August 1897, d. 31 December 1977

Citations

  1. [S4925] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Donald O. Stewart & Constance Enman, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
  2. [S1320] Maxine Stewart, "Personal communication," e-mail message to David Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  3. [S1325] Obituary, Journal-Pioneer, Obituary, Journal-Pioneer, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Obituary, Journal-Pioneer.

Dorothy Lorene Saunders

F, #19147, b. 15 May 1930, d. 6 October 1989
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NameDorothy Lorene Saunders was also known as Dorothy Lorene Stewart.1
NameShe was also known as Dorothy Saunders.2
BirthShe was born on 15 May 1930, in Sandy Cove, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Donald Alan Stewart son of Donald Ormsby Stewart and Gladys Ruth Locke, on 8 May 1954 in Sandy Cove, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
DeathDorothy Lorene Saunders died on 6 October 1989 in Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1

Partner with Donald Alan Stewart b. 12 April 1930, d. 23 November 2012

Citations

  1. [S1320] Maxine Stewart, "Personal communication," e-mail message to David Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Personal Communication".
  2. [S7622] Obituary - Donald Alan Stewart, Demont Family Funeral Home, Windsor, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Thomas Bell Grady1

M, #19149
Last Edited 3 January 2014 00:00:00
MarriageThomas Bell Grady married Charlotte Muttart.1

Children with Charlotte Muttart

SonHarry Hanford Grady+ b. 13 November 1877, d. 8 July 1955
SonThomas Power Grady b. 17 March 1894, d. 6 July 1968

Citations

  1. [S8687] British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986, LDS transcription LDS Affiliate File Number B13224, GS File Number 2032985, Digital Folder Number 004438081, Image Number 02120, Registration Number 55 09 007593 (8 July 1955), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City,, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as British Columbia Death Registrations.