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Margaret Mary Kelly

F, #33051, b. 17 August 1919

Parents

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NameMargaret Mary Kelly was also known as Margaret Mary Jones.
NameShe was also known as Margaret Mary Freese.
AddressMargaret Mary Kelly lived at.
Note[Summers.FTW] Birth Doctor was: J.J. Dowling.
BirthShe was born on 17 August 1919, in Boston, MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married Kelsie Norris Jones son of Robert F. Jones and Duana Bailey, in 1942, in Boston, MassachusettsG.
MarriageMargaret Mary Kelly married Neal Freese son of Ray Freese and Vira Hazel Greathouse, on 10 April 1955, in Norfolk+, VirginiaG.

Partner with Kelsie Norris Jones b. 26 May 1924

Partner with Neal Freese b. 8 January 1928, d. June 1998

Joseph Farrow1

M, #33064, d. 30 July 1792
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MarriageJoseph Farrow married Judith Partridge daughter of Elisha Partridge and Dorcas Pond.1,2
DeathJoseph Farrow died on 30 July 1792 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG. he was hanged shortly after 12 o'clock noon. This was the first hanging on Prince Edward Island. He left his wife and three young children to mourn.3,4

Children with Judith Partridge b. About 1762

DaughterAdah Farrow+ b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
SonBenjamin Farrow+ b. 10 August 1789, d. 11 December 1852
SonJohn Partridge Farrow b. 29 March 1792

Citations

  1. [S13721] Baptismal Record, Adah Farrow, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 33, (21 February 1796). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [S13720] Arthur Knowles, "Descendants of Joseph Farrow & Judith Partridge", (Australia). . Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Joseph Farrow & Judith Partridge".
  3. [S13724] Monday July 30, The Royal Gazette and Miscellany of the Island of Saint John, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, (published 30 July 1792), page 4. Hereinafter cited as The Royal Gazette.
  4. [S13728] Jim Hornby, In the Shadows of the Gallows - Criminal Law and Capital Punishment in Prince Edward Island, 1769-1941 (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Institute of Island Studies, 1998). Hereinafter cited as In the Shadows of the Gallows.

Judith Partridge1

F, #33065, b. About 1762

Parents

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NameJudith Partridge was also known as Judith Farrow.2
BirthShe was born About 1762, in Franklin, Norfolk County, MassachusettsG.
MarriageShe married Joseph Farrow.1,2

Children with Joseph Farrow d. 30 July 1792

DaughterAdah Farrow+ b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
SonBenjamin Farrow+ b. 10 August 1789, d. 11 December 1852
SonJohn Partridge Farrow b. 29 March 1792

Citations

  1. [S13721] Baptismal Record, Adah Farrow, St. Paul's Anglican Church Records, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 3, Page 33, (21 February 1796). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [S13720] Arthur Knowles, "Descendants of Joseph Farrow & Judith Partridge", (Australia). . Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Joseph Farrow & Judith Partridge".

Joseph Baker

M, #33066, b. 16 June 1812, d. 15 March 1828

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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BirthJoseph Baker was born on 16 June 1812.
DeathHe died on 15 March 1828.1

Citations

  1. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.

Robert Baker1

M, #33067, b. 15 August 1814

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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BirthRobert Baker was born on 15 August 1814, in Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Catherine Crawford on 18 February 1836, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Children with Catherine Crawford b. About 1817

DaughterMargaret Baker b. About 1837
SonAlexander Crawford Baker+ b. 27 April 1838, d. 4 May 1876
DaughterAda Baker b. November 1841
DaughterElizabeth Baker b. About 1843
SonLouis Baker Baker b. About 1845
DaughterMary Baker b. About 1846
SonArtemis Baker b. About 1849
DaughterElva Baker b. About 1861

Citations

  1. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.

John F. Baker

M, #33068, b. 28 September 1829, d. 19 March 1921

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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BirthJohn F. Baker was born on 28 September 1829, in Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Sarah Calledan daughter of John Calledan and Jane Bovyer, on 15 March 1854, in Prince Edward IslandG.

"On Wednesday last, by the Rev. John Knox, Mr. John P. F. Baker, of Bedeque, to Miss Sarah, the second daughter of Mr. John Calledan, of Lot 48. The Islander Mar 17, 1854; Gazette Mar 18, 1854."2,3

CensusJohn F. Baker was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Baker (age 51) were his wife, Sarah Calledan (age 49), their children, Theresa (age 26), Anna (age 21), Milton (age 18), Irene (age 14), Tyler (age 11), Lewis (age 9) and Leonard (age 7). John was a merchant. Theresa was a milliner. The family religion was Church of Christ.4
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 6 April 1891 in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Baker (age 61) were his wife, Sarah Calledan (age 60), their children, Irene (age 23) and Louis (age 19). John was a farmer. Louis was a bank clerk. The family religion was Christian Church.5
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Lot 48, Queens County East, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Baker (age 71) was his wife Sarah Calledan (age 69). John was a farmer. Their religion was Evangelical Christian, aka Christian Disciples, influenced by Baptist theology, founded in 1810 near Startford, Prince Edward Island.6,1
DeathHe died on 19 March 1921.7
BurialHe was buried in Crossroads Christian Church Cemetery; 21 Georgetown Road, Stratford, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.215695969258, -63.074166764255G.

Inscription: At Rest / John F. Baker / Mar. 19, 1921 / ÆT. 92 / -- / Sarah W. / Wife of / John F. Baker / Feb. 6, 1908 / ÆT. 74 / Their Son / Tyler G. / Oct. 19, 1888 / ÆT. 20.7

Children with Sarah Calledan b. About 1831, d. 6 February 1905

DaughterTheresa J. Baker b. About 1855
DaughterAnna S. Baker b. About 1860
SonMilton C. Baker b. About 1863
DaughterIrene M. Baker b. About 1867
SonTyler G. Baker b. About 1870, d. 19 October 1888
SonLouis J. Baker b. About 1872, d. 1943
SonLeonard B. Baker b. About 1874

Citations

  1. [S17242] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Lot (Township/Canton) 48, Queen's (East/Est), Prince Edward Island, household #49 of John F. Baker, digital copy of original document, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  2. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , , Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records,, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
  3. [S17248] John P F Baker & Sarah Callarhan, (15 March 1854), Prince Edward Island, Canada, Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, FHL Roll #001630092 DGS #004594918. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island, Canada, Marriage Registers, 1832-1888.
  4. [S17244] 1881 Census of Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #319, of John F. Baker, digital copy of original page, Roll C_13162, Page 72, Record ID 1577::1601966. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S17245] 1891 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household 6 of John F Baker, 1891, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S17243] Canada Census, 1901, Queen's (east/est), Prince Edward Island, Household 49 of John F Baker, transcription, Image Number: 00245. Affiliate Film Number: CC1901_90, Digital Folder. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S17247] Burial Record, BillionGraves. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.

Sarah Calledan1

F, #33070, b. About 1831, d. 6 February 1905

Parents

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NameSarah Calledan was also known as Sarah Baker.
BirthShe was born About 1831.2
MarriageShe married John F. Baker son of Lewis Baker and Adah Farrow, on 15 March 1854, in Prince Edward IslandG.

"On Wednesday last, by the Rev. John Knox, Mr. John P. F. Baker, of Bedeque, to Miss Sarah, the second daughter of Mr. John Calledan, of Lot 48. The Islander Mar 17, 1854; Gazette Mar 18, 1854."3,4

WifeSarah Calledan was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of John F. Baker, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Baker (age 51) were his wife, Sarah Calledan (age 49), their children, Theresa (age 26), Anna (age 21), Milton (age 18), Irene (age 14), Tyler (age 11), Lewis (age 9) and Leonard (age 7). John was a merchant. Theresa was a milliner. The family religion was Church of Christ.5
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 6 April 1891 in the household of John F. Baker, as his wife, in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Baker (age 61) were his wife, Sarah Calledan (age 60), their children, Irene (age 23) and Louis (age 19). John was a farmer. Louis was a bank clerk. The family religion was Christian Church.6
WifeShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of John F. Baker, as his wife, in Lot 48, Queens County East, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Baker (age 71) was his wife Sarah Calledan (age 69). John was a farmer. Their religion was Evangelical Christian, aka Christian Disciples, influenced by Baptist theology, founded in 1810 near Startford, Prince Edward Island.7,8
DeathShe died on 6 February 1905.2
InterredShe was buried in the plot of John F. Baker, in Crossroads Christian Church Cemetery; 21 Georgetown Road, Stratford, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.215695969258, -63.074166764255G.

Inscription: At Rest / John F. Baker / Mar. 19, 1921 / ÆT. 92 / -- / Sarah W. / Wife of / John F. Baker / Feb. 6, 1908 / ÆT. 74 / Their Son / Tyler G. / Oct. 19, 1888 / ÆT. 20.2

Children with John F. Baker b. 28 September 1829, d. 19 March 1921

DaughterTheresa J. Baker b. About 1855
DaughterAnna S. Baker b. About 1860
SonMilton C. Baker b. About 1863
DaughterIrene M. Baker b. About 1867
SonTyler G. Baker b. About 1870, d. 19 October 1888
SonLouis J. Baker b. About 1872, d. 1943
SonLeonard B. Baker b. About 1874

Citations

  1. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , , Page 51, Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records,, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
  2. [S17247] Burial Record, BillionGraves. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record.
  3. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , , Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records,, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
  4. [S17248] John P F Baker & Sarah Callarhan, (15 March 1854), Prince Edward Island, Canada, Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, FHL Roll #001630092 DGS #004594918. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island, Canada, Marriage Registers, 1832-1888.
  5. [S17244] 1881 Census of Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #319, of John F. Baker, digital copy of original page, Roll C_13162, Page 72, Record ID 1577::1601966. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  6. [S17245] 1891 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household 6 of John F Baker, 1891, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm T-6383. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S17243] Canada Census, 1901, Queen's (east/est), Prince Edward Island, Household 49 of John F Baker, transcription, Image Number: 00245. Affiliate Film Number: CC1901_90, Digital Folder. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  8. [S17242] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Lot (Township/Canton) 48, Queen's (East/Est), Prince Edward Island, household #49 of John F. Baker, digital copy of original document, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Andrew Baker

M, #33071, b. 24 April 1818

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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OccupationAndrew Baker was a storekeeper.

BirthHe was born on 24 April 1818.
MarriageHe married Miss Naley on 16 March 1840.1

Child with Miss Naley

SonRobert Baker b. 1840

Citations

  1. [S13720] Arthur Knowles, "Descendants of Joseph Farrow & Judith Partridge", (Australia). . Hereinafter cited as "Descendants of Joseph Farrow & Judith Partridge".

Mary Ann Baker1,2

F, #33072, b. 18 October 1820, d. 5 June 1902

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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NameMary Ann Baker was also known as Mary Ann Hooper.
BirthShe was born on 18 October 1820, in Prince Edward IslandG.3
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 20 June 1821.
MarriageShe married Artemas Hooper son of Major Hooper and Catherine Urquhart, on 22 March 1843, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they lived at Centreville, where Artemas farmed. They had one son, who died when six months old, and four daughters.4,5
WitnessMary Ann Baker was enumerated on the census on 30 April 1891 in the household of Artemas Hooper in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Artemas (age 72) were his wife Mary (age 70), their daughters Ada (age 45), Anna (age 45) now widowed, her children Everett (age 19), George (age 17) & Mary Etta (age 15). Artemas was a farmer, Anna a dressmaker, Everett a farm labourer, George a clerk. Artemas was a Baptist, the rest of the household Calvinistic Baptist.6
1891 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Artemas Hooper, his wife Mary Ann Baker, their daughters Ada Jane, widow Anna, her children Everett, George & Mary Etta. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Amos J. Robertson in Lot 52, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Amos (age 47) were his wife Hattie Hooper (age 46), her parents Artemas Hooper (age 82) & Mary Ann Baker (age 80), and a lodger Ignatius Campbell (age 46). Amos was a farmer. Artemas was a retired gentleman. The family religion was Baptist.3
1901 Canada Census, Lot 52, Kings County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Amos Robertson, his wife Harriet Hooper, her parents Artemas Hooper and Mary Ann Baker, and an unrelated domestic.
DeathShe died on 5 June 1902.7
BurialShe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34213, -63.70257G. Inscription: Artemas Hooper / 1818 - 1904 / Their daughter / Ada. J., / Wife of Dr. J. B. McDonald / 1848 - 1906Left: In / memory of / Mary Ann Baker / Wife of / Artemas Hooper / Died / June 5, 1902, / AET. 81.8
Tombstone, Artemas Hooper (1818-1904), his wife Mary Ann Baker (1821-1902) and their daughter Ada (1848-1906). United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.

Children with Artemas Hooper b. 13 March 1818, d. 15 October 1904

SonArchibald M. Hooper b. About October 1845, d. 2 March 1846
DaughterAnna Hooper+ b. About 1846
DaughterAda Jane Hooper b. 1853, d. 1906
DaughterHarriet Hooper b. 23 October 1854, d. 1922
DaughterSarah W.P. Hooper b. About January 1856, d. 11 July 1861

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). Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  2. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
  3. [S9065] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 52, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Household #107, of Amos Robertson, Microfilm, LAC microfilms T-6428 to T-6556, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983), p. 138. Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
  5. [S9732] Married, The Islander, Charlottetown, (published 31 March 1843). Hereinafter cited as The Islander.
  6. [S9064] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #158, of Artemas Hooper, 30 April 1891, Microfilm, LAC microfilm T-6383, Page 34-35. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S2884] Cemetery Transcripts Central Bedeque United-Baptist Cemetery: Artemas Hooper, Mary Ann Baker Published transcripts, Library of Central Bedeque United-Baptist Cemetery, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  8. [S4729] Cemetery Marker - Artemas Hooper & Mary Ann Baker. Artemas Hooper & Mary Ann Baker, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 July 2010.

Artemas Hooper1,2

M, #33073, b. 13 March 1818, d. 15 October 1904

Parents

FatherMajor Hooper b. 1765, d. 24 February 1838
MotherCatherine Urquhart b. 1783, d. 17 May 1866
Relationships1st cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthArtemas Hooper was born on 13 March 1818, in Prince Edward IslandG.3
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 18 October 1820.1
OccupationHe was a farmer.

MarriageHe married Mary Ann Baker daughter of Lewis Baker and Adah Farrow, on 22 March 1843, in Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they lived at Centreville, where Artemas farmed. They had one son, who died when six months old, and four daughters.4,5
CensusArtemas Hooper was head of the household in the census in 1861 in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. the household consisted of 1 male 5-16 (Archibald), 1 male 21-45 (Artemas), 3 females 5-16 (Sarah, Harriet & Ada), 2 females 16-21 (Anna & ?), 1 female 21-45 (his wife Mary Ann Baker)and 1 female upwards of 60 (his mother Catherine Urquhart). Artemas was a farmer.6
1861 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Artemas Hooper, his wife Mary Ann Baker, their children and his mother Catherine Urquhart. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Artemas (age 62) were his wife Mary Ann Baker (age 60), and daughters Ada Jane (age 28) & Harriet (age 26). Artemas was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.7
1881 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Artemas Hooper, his wife Mary Ann Baker, their daughters Ada Jane & Harriet. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 30 April 1891 in Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Artemas (age 72) were his wife Mary (age 70), their daughters Ada (age 45), Anna (age 45) now widowed, her children Everett (age 19), George (age 17) & Mary Etta (age 15). Artemas was a farmer, Anna a dressmaker, Everett a farm labourer, George a clerk. Artemas was a Baptist, the rest of the household Calvinistic Baptist.8
1891 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Artemas Hooper, his wife Mary Ann Baker, their daughters Ada Jane, widow Anna, her children Everett, George & Mary Etta. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Amos J. Robertson in Lot 52, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Amos (age 47) were his wife Hattie Hooper (age 46), her parents Artemas Hooper (age 82) & Mary Ann Baker (age 80), and a lodger Ignatius Campbell (age 46). Amos was a farmer. Artemas was a retired gentleman. The family religion was Baptist.3
1901 Canada Census, Lot 52, Kings County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Amos Robertson, his wife Harriet Hooper, her parents Artemas Hooper and Mary Ann Baker, and an unrelated domestic.
DeathArtemas Hooper died on 15 October 1904 in Lower Montague, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Obituary: "The death occurred Saturday morning at Lower Montague after an illness of three weeks of Artemas Hooper, one of the oldest residents of Bedeque, but who has spent the last few years at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. A. J. Robertson, Lower Montague. Mr. Hooper came of good old Empire Loyalist stock, his father and his grandfather having come to the Island from New Jersey; and his father, Major Hooper, was one of the earliest Justices of the Peace in Prince County. Mr. Hooper was a most exemplary man, a splendid citizen, and a truly religious man, being for many years a most active and consistent member of the Baptist church. Mr. Hooper leaves three daughters: Mrs. A. J. Robertson, Montague; Mrs. Dr. McDonald, lately of Spokane; and Mrs. Newsome, resident in Chicago, to mourn the death of a most dutiful and affectionate father."9
BurialHe was buried in the United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34213, -63.70257G.

Inscription: Artemas Hooper / 1818 - 1904 / Their daughter / Ada. J., / Wife of Dr. J. B. McDonald / 1848 - 1906Left: In / memory of / Mary Ann Baker / Wife of / Artemas Hooper / Died / June 5, 1902, / AET. 81.Right: Also / Their Children / Archibald M. / Died / Mar. 2, 1846 / Aged 6 mo's / Sarah W. P. / Died / July 11, 1861, / Aged 5 y'rs & 6 mo's.10

Right inscription detail.
Tombstone, Artemas Hooper (1818-1904), his wife Mary Ann Baker (1821-1902) and their daughter Ada (1848-1906). United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.

Children with Mary Ann Baker b. 18 October 1820, d. 5 June 1902

SonArchibald M. Hooper b. About October 1845, d. 2 March 1846
DaughterAnna Hooper+ b. About 1846
DaughterAda Jane Hooper b. 1853, d. 1906
DaughterHarriet Hooper b. 23 October 1854, d. 1922
DaughterSarah W.P. Hooper b. About January 1856, d. 11 July 1861

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). Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
  2. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
  3. [S9065] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 52, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Household #107, of Amos Robertson, Microfilm, LAC microfilms T-6428 to T-6556, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983), p. 138. Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
  5. [S9732] Married, The Islander, Charlottetown, (published 31 March 1843). Hereinafter cited as The Islander.
  6. [S9068] 1861 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household of Artemas Hooper, 1861, Microfilm, LAC microfilm M-896-897. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S9062] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #33, of Artemas Hooper, 1881, Microfilm, LAC microfilm C_13162, Page 10. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  8. [S9064] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #158, of Artemas Hooper, 30 April 1891, Microfilm, LAC microfilm T-6383, Page 34-35. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  9. [S9048] Death - Artemas Hooper, Summerside Journal, Summerside, (published 19 October 1904), page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
  10. [S4729] Cemetery Marker - Artemas Hooper & Mary Ann Baker. Artemas Hooper & Mary Ann Baker, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 July 2010.

Eliza Baker1

F, #33074, b. 30 August 1823

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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BirthEliza Baker was born on 30 August 1823.

Citations

  1. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.

Hannah Baker1,2

F, #33075, b. 11 September 1826, d. 2 May 1875

Parents

FatherLewis Baker b. 1778, d. 18 February 1844
MotherAdah Farrow b. 16 September 1787, d. 4 March 1859
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NameHannah Baker was also known as Hannah Crawford.2
BirthShe was born on 11 September 1826.
MarriageShe married John Crawford on 23 January 1856.3,2
DeathShe died on 2 May 1875.2
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of John Crawford and Hannah Baker in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34232, -63.70260G.2,4
Tombstone, John Crawford (1829-1907), his first wife Hannah Baker (1826-1875), his second wife Margaret Scott (1834-1898). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.

Partner with John Crawford b. 1829, d. 31 March 1907

Citations

  1. [S425] Ed. Orlo Jones and Doris Haslam, An Island Refuge, Loyalists and Disbanded Troops on the Island of Saint John (Prince Edward Island, Canada: UELAC - Abegweit Branch, 1983). Hereinafter cited as An Island Refuge.
  2. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  3. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , , Page 63, Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records,, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
  4. [S14503] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Crawford family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 23 August 2019.

John Crawford

M, #33076, b. 1829, d. 31 March 1907
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
OccupationJohn Crawford was a farmer.

BirthHe was born in 1829.
MarriageHe married first Hannah Baker daughter of Lewis Baker and Adah Farrow, on 23 January 1856

"On Wednesday the 23rd ult., by the Rev. Mr. Ross, Mr. John Crawford, of Lot 27, to Hannah, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Lewis Baker, of Bedeque. The Islander Feb 22, 1856; Weekly Advertiser and Colonial Times Feb 21, 1856.1,2

MarriageJohn Crawford married second Margaret Scott.2
DeathHe died on 31 March 1907.
BurialHe was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.34232, -63.70260G.

Inscription: In / Memory of / John Crawford / Died / March 31, 1907 / Æt. 78Left: Hannah Baker / Died / May 2, 1875, / Æt. 49 / Margaret Scott / Died / June 5, 1898 / Æt. 64 / Wives of / John CrawfordBack: CRAWFORD.2,3

Tombstone, John Crawford (1829-1907), his first wife Hannah Baker (1826-1875), his second wife Margaret Scott (1834-1898). United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.

Partner with Hannah Baker b. 11 September 1826, d. 2 May 1875

Partner with Margaret Scott b. About 1834, d. 5 June 1898

Citations

  1. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019, PDF file on CD , , Page 63, Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records,, CD, compiled by Leland Currie, 2019. Hereinafter cited as Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records.
  2. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  3. [S14503] Cemetery marker, United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. John Crawford family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 23 August 2019.

Catherine Crawford

F, #33077, b. About 1817
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameCatherine Crawford was also known as Catherine Baker.
BirthShe was born About 1817, in ScotlandG.
MarriageShe married Robert Baker son of Lewis Baker and Adah Farrow, on 18 February 1836, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Children with Robert Baker b. 15 August 1814

DaughterMargaret Baker b. About 1837
SonAlexander Crawford Baker+ b. 27 April 1838, d. 4 May 1876
DaughterAda Baker b. November 1841
DaughterElizabeth Baker b. About 1843
SonLouis Baker Baker b. About 1845
DaughterMary Baker b. About 1846
SonArtemis Baker b. About 1849
DaughterElva Baker b. About 1861

Margaret Baker

F, #33078, b. About 1837

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 5 May 2024 14:11:18
NameMargaret Baker was also known as Margaret Hunter.
BirthShe was born About 1837, in Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married James M. Hunter on 10 June 1858, in Stockton, IllinoisG.

Partner with James M. Hunter

James M. Hunter

M, #33079
Last Edited 6 September 2006 00:00:00
MarriageJames M. Hunter married Margaret Baker daughter of Robert Baker and Catherine Crawford, on 10 June 1858, in Stockton, IllinoisG.

Partner with Margaret Baker b. About 1837

Alexander Crawford Baker

M, #33080, b. 27 April 1838, d. 4 May 1876

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 5 May 2024 14:11:18
BirthAlexander Crawford Baker was born on 27 April 1838, in Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Mary Elizabeth Leigh Wright on 2 July 1872, in Promontory, Utah, USAG.
DeathHe died on 4 May 1876 in Promontory, Utah, USAG.
DeathHe died on 4 May 1876 in Promontory, UtahG.

Children with Mary Elizabeth Leigh Wright b. 1 June 1852, d. 18 January 1934

SonCharles William Baker+ b. 29 April 1873, d. 4 August 1935
DaughterRena Lydia Baker b. 3 June 1875, d. 21 January 1960

Ada Baker

F, #33081, b. November 1841

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
NameAda Baker was also known as Ada Starkey.
BirthShe was born in November 1841, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married William Starkey on 10 June 1858, in Stockton, Illinois, USAG.

Partner with William Starkey

William Starkey

M, #33082
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
MarriageWilliam Starkey married Ada Baker daughter of Robert Baker and Catherine Crawford, on 10 June 1858, in Stockton, Illinois, USAG.

Partner with Ada Baker b. November 1841

Elizabeth Baker

F, #33083, b. About 1843

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 5 May 2024 14:11:18
BirthElizabeth Baker was born About 1843, in Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Louis Baker Baker

M, #33084, b. About 1845

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 5 May 2024 14:11:18
BirthLouis Baker Baker was born About 1845, in Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Sarah E. Buser on 17 March 1869, in Stockton, Illinois, USAG.
MarriageHe married Sarah E. Buser on 17 March 1869, in Stockton, IllinoisG.

Partner with Sarah E. Buser

Sarah E. Buser

F, #33085
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
NameSarah E. Buser was also known as Sarah E. Baker.
MarriageShe married Louis Baker Baker son of Robert Baker and Catherine Crawford, on 17 March 1869, in Stockton, Illinois, USAG.
MarriageSarah E. Buser married Louis Baker Baker son of Robert Baker and Catherine Crawford, on 17 March 1869, in Stockton, IllinoisG.

Partner with Louis Baker Baker b. About 1845

Mary Baker

F, #33086, b. About 1846

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthMary Baker was born About 1846.

Artemis Baker

M, #33087, b. About 1849

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthArtemis Baker was born About 1849.

Elva Baker

F, #33088, b. About 1861

Parents

FatherRobert Baker b. 15 August 1814
MotherCatherine Crawford b. About 1817
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthElva Baker was born About 1861, in Illinois, USAG.

Robert Baker

M, #33090, b. 1840

Parents

FatherAndrew Baker b. 24 April 1818
MotherMiss Naley
Last Edited 28 January 2019 00:00:00
BirthRobert Baker was born in 1840.

Eliza Millett

F, #33091, b. 7 February 1858
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
BirthEliza Millett was born on 7 February 1858.

Mary Elizabeth Leigh Wright

F, #33092, b. 1 June 1852, d. 18 January 1934
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary Elizabeth Leigh Wright was also known as Mary Elizabeth Leigh Baker.
BirthShe was born on 1 June 1852, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USAG.
MarriageShe married Alexander Crawford Baker son of Robert Baker and Catherine Crawford, on 2 July 1872, in Promontory, Utah, USAG.
DeathMary Elizabeth Leigh Wright died on 18 January 1934 in Logan, Utah, USAG.

Children with Alexander Crawford Baker b. 27 April 1838, d. 4 May 1876

SonCharles William Baker+ b. 29 April 1873, d. 4 August 1935
DaughterRena Lydia Baker b. 3 June 1875, d. 21 January 1960

Charles William Baker

M, #33093, b. 29 April 1873, d. 4 August 1935

Parents

FatherAlexander Crawford Baker b. 27 April 1838, d. 4 May 1876
MotherMary Elizabeth Leigh Wright b. 1 June 1852, d. 18 January 1934
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthCharles William Baker was born on 29 April 1873, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USAG.
MarriageHe married Maude Gardner daughter of Robert Gardner and Mary Ann Carr, on 18 February 1899, in Mercur, Utah, USAG.
DeathCharles William Baker died on 4 August 1935 in Vernal, Utah, USAG.

Child with Maude Gardner b. 10 April 1876, d. 21 July 1953

SonFloyd Charles Baker+ b. 25 June 1906, d. 18 June 1970

Maude Gardner

F, #33094, b. 10 April 1876, d. 21 July 1953

Parents

FatherRobert Gardner b. 12 October 1819, d. 3 February 1906
MotherMary Ann Carr b. 20 February 1841, d. 24 October 1906
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMaude Gardner was also known as Maude Baker.
BirthShe was born on 10 April 1876, in St. George, Utah, USAG.
MarriageShe married Charles William Baker son of Alexander Crawford Baker and Mary Elizabeth Leigh Wright, on 18 February 1899, in Mercur, Utah, USAG.
DeathMaude Gardner died on 21 July 1953 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USAG.

Child with Charles William Baker b. 29 April 1873, d. 4 August 1935

SonFloyd Charles Baker+ b. 25 June 1906, d. 18 June 1970

Rena Lydia Baker

F, #33095, b. 3 June 1875, d. 21 January 1960

Parents

FatherAlexander Crawford Baker b. 27 April 1838, d. 4 May 1876
MotherMary Elizabeth Leigh Wright b. 1 June 1852, d. 18 January 1934
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameRena Lydia Baker was also known as Rena Lydia Maycock.
BirthShe was born on 3 June 1875, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USAG.
MarriageShe married Philip Starkey Maycock on 3 January 1903.
DeathShe died on 21 January 1960 in Parowan, Utah, USAG.

Philip Starkey Maycock

M, #33096
Last Edited 16 April 2001 00:00:00
MarriagePhilip Starkey Maycock married Rena Lydia Baker daughter of Alexander Crawford Baker and Mary Elizabeth Leigh Wright, on 3 January 1903.

Partner with Rena Lydia Baker b. 3 June 1875, d. 21 January 1960

Ruby Mae Brooks

F, #33097, b. 17 September 1922, d. 7 January 1998

Parents

FatherTrueman Brooks
MotherEdna Inglis b. 28 November 1899, d. 22 April 1989
Last Edited 14 December 2006 00:00:00
NameRuby Mae Brooks was also known as Ruby Mae Bulger.
BirthShe was born on 17 September 1922.
MarriageShe married Leslie James Bulger on 5 July 1940.
DeathShe died on 7 January 1998.

Partner with Leslie James Bulger b. 18 August 1918, d. 29 July 1980

Leslie James Bulger

M, #33098, b. 18 August 1918, d. 29 July 1980
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthLeslie James Bulger was born on 18 August 1918, in GlenwoodG.
MarriageHe married Ruby Mae Brooks daughter of Trueman Brooks and Edna Inglis, on 5 July 1940.
DeathLeslie James Bulger died on 29 July 1980.

Partner with Ruby Mae Brooks b. 17 September 1922, d. 7 January 1998

Trueman Brooks

M, #33099
Last Edited 14 December 2006 00:00:00
MarriageTrueman Brooks married Edna Inglis.

Child with Edna Inglis b. 28 November 1899, d. 22 April 1989

DaughterRuby Mae Brooks b. 17 September 1922, d. 7 January 1998