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James Bernard

M, #33605, b. 1813, d. 29 May 1903
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FatherJohn Bernard b. 10 November 1789, d. 27 October 1871
MotherMargaret Catherine Waugh b. About 1788, d. 1875
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameJames Bernard was also known as James Barnard.
BirthHe was born in 1813.
MarriageHe married Mary Jane Baker daughter of Jesse Baker and Sarah Schurman, on 9 January 1845.1
FatherJames Bernard appeared on the census in 1901 in the household of Jesse Bernard, as his father, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Jesse Bernard (age 47) were his second wife, Emily Schurman (age 40), their children, Maggie (age 11), James (age 8) & Ida (age 5), Jesse's parents, James Bernard (age 86) and Mary Jane Baker (age 76). Jesse was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Also enumerated was Mark Gaudet (age 31), a lodger.2
DeathJames Bernard died on 29 May 1903 in Sumerside, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40556, -63.77715G.

Inscription: James Bernard / 1813 - 1903 / His Wife / Mary J. Baker / 1824 - 1916Back: Pte. Frank R. Green / 1889 - 1961 / 17th Reserve BN. C.E.F. / Lest we Forget / His Wife / Ida Bernard / 1896 - 1986 / Son / Davis S. / 1920 - 1936.3

Tombstone for James Bernard (1813-1903), his wife Mary J. Baker (1824-1916). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Mary Jane Baker b. 9 September 1825, d. 1916

DaughterMargaret Bernard b. About 1844, d. 15 August 1869
SonJames Jesse Barnard+ b. 7 April 1849
SonJesse Bernard+ b. 28 July 1854, d. 11 November 1940
DaughterEmma Bernard+ b. 1867, d. 29 July 1959

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). Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  2. [S15140] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #156 of Jesse Bernard, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 20. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Mary Jane Baker

F, #33606, b. 9 September 1825, d. 1916
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FatherJesse Baker b. 1786, d. 1865
MotherSarah Schurman b. 25 January 1788, d. February 1866
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NameMary Jane Baker was also known as Mary Jane Bernard.
NameShe was also known as Mary Jane Barnard.
NameShe was also known as Mary Baker.1
BirthShe was born on 9 September 1825, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.
MarriageShe married James Bernard son of John Bernard and Margaret Catherine Waugh, on 9 January 1845.2
MotherMary Jane Baker appeared on the census in 1901 in the household of Jesse Bernard, as his mother, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Jesse Bernard (age 47) were his second wife, Emily Schurman (age 40), their children, Maggie (age 11), James (age 8) & Ida (age 5), Jesse's parents, James Bernard (age 86) and Mary Jane Baker (age 76). Jesse was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Also enumerated was Mark Gaudet (age 31), a lodger.3
MotherShe appeared on the census in 1911 in the household of Jesse Bernard, as his mother, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Jesse Bernard (age 57) were his second wife, Emily Schurman (age 51), their daughter May (age 15) and Jesse's widowed mother, Mary Jane Baker (age 87). Jesse worked in a warehouse. Jesse and his mother were Baptists, Emily and May were Presbyterian.4
DeathShe died in 1916 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
InterredShe was buried in the plot of James Bernard, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40556, -63.77715G.

Inscription: James Bernard / 1813 - 1903 / His Wife / Mary J. Baker / 1824 - 1916Back: Pte. Frank R. Green / 1889 - 1961 / 17th Reserve BN. C.E.F. / Lest we Forget / His Wife / Ida Bernard / 1896 - 1986 / Son / Davis S. / 1920 - 1936.1

Tombstone for James Bernard (1813-1903), his wife Mary J. Baker (1824-1916). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Back inscription detail.

Children with James Bernard b. 1813, d. 29 May 1903

DaughterMargaret Bernard b. About 1844, d. 15 August 1869
SonJames Jesse Barnard+ b. 7 April 1849
SonJesse Bernard+ b. 28 July 1854, d. 11 November 1940
DaughterEmma Bernard+ b. 1867, d. 29 July 1959

Citations

  1. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  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). Hereinafter cited as William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque.
  3. [S15140] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #156 of Jesse Bernard, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T-6556; Page 20. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S15141] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #27 of Jesse Bernard, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm reels T-20326 to T-20460; Page 3. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas Worrilow

M, #33621, b. Before 1634, d. About 1709
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FatherJohn Worrilow b. 1604, d. 1634
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BirthThomas Worrilow was born Before 1634, in EnglandG.
MarriageHe married Grace Perkes in 1663.
DeathHe died About 1709 in PennsylvaniaG.

Child with Grace Perkes

SonJohn Worrilow+

Creelman MacArthur1

M, #33624, b. 12 June 1874, d. 27 December 1943
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FatherJeremiah M'Arthur
MotherEllen Donald
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BirthCreelman MacArthur was born on 12 June 1874, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Hannah Lois Beattie daughter of Thomas Beattie and Ada Jane Schurman, on 5 July 1899, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathCreelman MacArthur died on 27 December 1943 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Children with Hannah Lois Beattie b. 9 January 1875, d. 11 May 1932

DaughterKatharine Adele MacArthur b. 22 April 1900, d. 18 February 1988
DaughterDorothy Grace MacArthur b. 29 December 1902
DaughterConstance Creelman MacArthur b. 15 May 1908
DaughterMarion Beattie MacArthur b. 5 October 1909
DaughterLois Gertrude MacArthur b. 12 June 1916, d. 1 July 1916

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Jeremiah M'Arthur

M, #33625
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Child with Ellen Donald

SonCreelman MacArthur+ b. 12 June 1874, d. 27 December 1943

Ellen Donald

F, #33626
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Child with Jeremiah M'Arthur

SonCreelman MacArthur+ b. 12 June 1874, d. 27 December 1943

Arthur Caleb Beach

M, #33630, b. 14 August 1905
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FatherOlin Abner Beach
MotherCharlotte Wolf
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BirthArthur Caleb Beach was born on 14 August 1905, in Cupar, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.
MarriageHe married Marion Beattie MacArthur daughter of Creelman MacArthur and Hannah Lois Beattie, on 22 June 1938, in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG.

Partner with Marion Beattie MacArthur b. 5 October 1909

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