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Robert Cushing Fletcher1

M, #53164, b. 14 June 1852, d. 3 July 1950

Parents

FatherJoseph L. Fletcher b. 1800, d. 14 October 1879
MotherJane Cushing d. 15 September 1873
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthRobert Cushing Fletcher was born on 14 June 1852, in Milton, Nova ScotiaG.2
Alt-BirthPlaceAn alternate birth place is in Liverpool, Nova ScotiaG.3
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Alfred Fletcher in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Alfred (age 51) were his wife Elizabeth (age 40), mother Rebecca (age 84), nephew Robert (age 24), and Robert's future wife, Bertha Haines (age 18). There was also a third unknown child, Murray Scott (age 3). Alfred was a farmer, Robert a farm labourer.4
1881 Canada Census, St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick. Household of Alfred Fletcher, his wife Elizabeth, Alfred's mother Rebecca, his nephew Robert, and Robert's future wife, Bertha Haines.
MarriageRobert Cushing Fletcher married Bertha L. Haines daughter of Alfred W. Haines and Sarah Manzer, on 9 June 1881, in Nashwaak, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.5
OccupationRobert Cushing Fletcher was a bridge builder. in 1886 in St. Marys Ferry, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.3

CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 13 April 1891 in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Robert (age 34) were his wife, Bertha Haines (age 28), children Annie (age 9), Minard (age 7), Sarah (age 5), Lulu (age 2) and Stanley (age 4 months). Robert was a bridge builder. The family religion was Baptist.6
1891 Canada Census, St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick. Household of Robert Fletcher, his wife Bertha Haines, their children, Annie, Minard, Sarah, Lulu and Stanley.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 29 April 1901 in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Robert (age 45) were his wife, Bertha Haines (age 37), children Annie (age 19), Minard (age 17), Lulu (age 12), Byron (age 6) and Bessie (age 1). Also in the household were Robert's uncle, Alfred Fletcher (age 71) and his wife Elizabeth (age 60). Robert was a carpenter. The family religion was Baptist.7
1901 Canada Census, St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick. Household of Robert Fletcher, his wife Bertha Haines, their children, Annie, Minard, Lulu, Byron and Bessie. Also in the household were his uncle Alfred Fletcher and his wife Elizabeth.
OccupationHe was a bridge inspector. in 1904 in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.8

CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1911 in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Robert (age 55) were his wife, Bertha Haines (age 49), children Byron (age 16), Bessie (age 12), Myrtle/Merville (age 9), Leverett (age 6). Also in the household was Robert's widowed aunt Elizabeth (age 70). Robert was a carpenter, Byron a shoemaker. The family religion was Baptist.9
1911 Canada Census, St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick. Household of Robert Fletcher, his wife Bertha Haines, their children Byron, Bessie, Myrtle/Merville and Leverett, and Robert's aunt Elizabeth (by marriage).
DeathHe died on 3 July 1950 in 128 McKeen, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. at the time of his death he was a retired Bridge Superintendent for the New Brunswick government, having last worked in this position in 1944.2

Children with Bertha L. Haines b. 18 June 1863

DaughterAnnie Marguerite Fletcher+ b. 18 April 1882
SonAlfred Minard Fletcher+ b. 9 December 1883, d. 1978
DaughterSarah Fletcher b. 6 July 1885, d. 6 May 1897
DaughterLulu Beatrice Fletcher b. 12 December 1886
SonStanley Fletcher b. 11 December 1889
SonByron Tapley Fletcher b. 21 February 1894
DaughterElizabeth Lenore Fletcher b. 29 October 1899
SonMerville Haines Oulton Fletcher b. 14 February 1902
SonLeverett Adolphus Fletcher b. 3 June 1904

Citations

  1. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.
  2. [S7104] Certificate of Registration of Death, 0n-line image Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F19598, Volume 194, Registration #3434 ((filed 4 July 1950)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Death Registration.
  3. [S7097] Late Registration of Births, Lulu Beatrice Fletcher, Microfilm image, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick PANB Fim F18777, Code 1888-F-24, ((filed 12 February 1945)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  4. [S7111] 1881 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada Roll C-13182, page 22, family no. 88, Alfred Fletcher.
  5. [S7107] Correspondence with Cora Fletcher, -Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  6. [S7108] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6307, page 75, family No. 76, Robert Fletcher.
  7. [S7109] From 029 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 35, family No. 359, Robert Fletcher.
  8. [S7105] Certificate of Registration of Birth, York County, New Brunswick, Leverett Adolpus Fletcher, digital copy of birth registration certificate Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F19003, Code A5/1904, Number 2854, (3 June 1904), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  9. [S7110] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 2, family No. 22, Robert Fletcher.

William Randolph Parker1

M, #53166, b. 1878

Parents

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BirthWilliam Randolph Parker was born in 1878, in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.2
MarriageHe married Annie Marguerite Fletcher daughter of Robert Cushing Fletcher and Bertha L. Haines, on 12 September 1906, in York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. they were married by license. William was 25 years old, bachelor, clerk, Baptist, living in Fredericton. Annie was 24 years old, spinster, Baptist, living in St. Marys.1
LivingWilliam Randolph Parker was living in 77 Steadman St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG, in 1907.3
OccupationHe was a storekeeper in 1907 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.3

OccupationHe was a store manager. in 1910 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.4

Children with Annie Marguerite Fletcher b. 18 April 1882

DaughterMargaret Esther Parker b. 9 June 1907
SonGeorge Albert Parker b. 8 April 1910

Citations

  1. [S7099] Marriage Registration - William Randolph Parker & Annie Marguerite Fletcher, from Vital Statistics from Government Records (RS141), Microfilm F15923, Reference B4/1906, Number 2754 (St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick: Provincial Archives of New Brunswick). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Parker/Fletcher.
  2. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.
  3. [S7113] Late Registration of Births, Margaret Esther Parker, Microfilm image, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick PANB Fim F21588, Code 1907-802468, ((filed 16 April 1971)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  4. [S7114] Late Registration of Births, George Albert Parker, Microfilm image, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick PANB Fim F23520, Code 1910-802377, ((filed 1 Nov. 1966)), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Helen Maud Bustin1

F, #53168, b. May 1884, d. 12 January 1916

Parents

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NameHelen Maud Bustin was also known as Helen Bustin.2,3
NameShe was also known as Helen Maud Fletcher.
BirthShe was born in May 1884, in Stanley, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.4
MarriageShe married Alfred Minard Fletcher son of Robert Cushing Fletcher and Bertha L. Haines, on 15 May 1907 in York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.2
WitnessHelen Maud Bustin was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Alfred Minard Fletcher in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Minard (age 27) were his wife, Helen Bustin (age 24), and children, Fred (age 3) and Doris (age 1). Minard was an engineer. Minard and the children were Baptists, Helen was Presbyterian.5
1911 Canada Census, St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick. Household of Minard Fletcher, his wife Helen Bustin, their children, Fred and Doris.
DeathShe died on 12 January 1916 in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. she died from complications with the birth of her son George.6
BurialShe was buried in Sunny Bank Cemetery; Extension, South Devon (Fredericton Parish), York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.6,7

Children with Alfred Minard Fletcher b. 9 December 1883, d. 1978

SonFrederick Robert Fletcher b. 24 April 1908, d. 31 August 1987
DaughterDoris Bertha Fletcher b. 11 September 1909, d. 15 April 1999
DaughterMarjorie Haines Fletcher b. 23 October 1911, d. 1 April 1981
SonAlfred Edward Fletcher b. 29 January 1913, d. 28 April 1958
DaughterJoyce Ethel Fletcher b. 7 October 1914, d. 7 December 1988
SonGeorge Minard Fletcher b. 3 January 1916, d. 17 April 1992

Citations

  1. [S7128] Certificate of Registration of Birth, York County, New Brunswick, Doris Bertha Fletcher, digital copy of birth registration certificate Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F22864, Code A5/1909, Number 2776, (11 September 1909), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  2. [S7121] Marriage Registration, York County, New Brunswick, Minard A. Fletcher & Helen B. Bustin marriage, 15 May 1907, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada. Vital Statistics from Government Records, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F15926, Code B4/1907, Number 1777.
  3. [S7129] Certificate of Registration of Birth, York County, New Brunswick, Marjorie Haines Fletcher, digital copy of birth registration certificate Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Microfilm F19023, Code A5/1911, Number 2822, (23 October 1911), Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  4. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.
  5. [S7133] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 12, family No. 126, Minard Fletcher.
  6. [S7107] Correspondence with Cora Fletcher, -Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  7. [S7135] Fred. R. Fletcher transcription on Rootsweb.com, Sunny Bank Cemetery, Sunny Bank Cemetery, South Devon (Fredericton Parish), York County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Harold Alexander Allen1

M, #53171, b. 1888

Parents

FatherAlexander Allen
MotherDora
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NameHarold Alexander Allen was also known as Harold Allen.2
BirthHe was born in 1888, in Millville, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Lulu Beatrice Fletcher daughter of Robert Cushing Fletcher and Bertha L. Haines, on 21 September 1910, in York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. they were married by license. Harold was 22 years old, a bachelor, carpenter, Baptist, living in St. Marys Ferry. Lulu was a spinster, Baptist, living in St. Marys Ferry.1
CensusHarold Alexander Allen was head of the household in the census in 1911 in St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Harold (age 23) was his wife, Lulu Fletcher(age 23). Harold was a carpenter. They were both Baptists.3
1911 Canada Census, St. Marys, York County, New Brunswick. Household of Harold Allen and his wife, Lulu Fletcher.

Partner with Lulu Beatrice Fletcher b. 12 December 1886

Citations

  1. [S7119] Marriage Registration, Harold Alexander Allen & Lulu Beatrice Fletcher marriage, 21 September 1910, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada..
  2. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.
  3. [S7134] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 8, family No. 79, Harold Allen.

Hazel D. Colwell1

F, #53174, b. 1897
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NameHazel D. Colwell was also known as Hazel D. Fletcher.
BirthShe was born in 1897, in Jemseg, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.2
MarriageShe married Byron Tapley Fletcher son of Robert Cushing Fletcher and Bertha L. Haines, on 27 August 1915, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. they were married by license #6897. Byron was 20 years old, a bachelor, engineer, Baptist, living in St. Marys, New Brunswick. Hazel was 18 years old, a spinster, Baptist, living in West St. John, New Brunswick.2

Partner with Byron Tapley Fletcher b. 21 February 1894

Citations

  1. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.
  2. [S7118] Marriage Registration - Byron Tapley Fletcher & Hazel D. Colwell, from Vital Statistics from Government Records (RS141), Microfilm F15962, Reference B4/1915, Number 1873 (Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick: Provincial Archives of New Brunswick). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Fletcher/Colwell.

Earle M. Young1

M, #53176, b. About 1896

Parents

FatherJohn R. Young
MotherSarah
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BirthEarle M. Young was born About 1896, in Taymouth, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Lenore Fletcher daughter of Robert Cushing Fletcher and Bertha L. Haines, on 23 September 1919, in Devon, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. they were married by license. Earle was a bachelor, 23 years old, a clerk, Methodist, living in North Devon, York County, New Brunswick. Bessie was a spinster, 19 years old, Baptist, living in North Devon, York County, New Brunswick.1

Partner with Elizabeth Lenore Fletcher b. 29 October 1899

Citations

  1. [S7100] Marriage Return, York County, New Brunswick, Earle M. Young & Bessie Fletcher marriage, 23 September 1919, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F16146, Code B4/1919, Number 4329.

Thomas Fletcher1

M, #53177, b. 1 December 1760

Parents

FatherThomas Fletcher b. 2 October 1724
Relationships1st cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthThomas Fletcher was born on 1 December 1760.1

Citations

  1. [S1012] , Descendants of Robert Fletcher, the First Six Generations, Nova Scotia, Canada . Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Robert Fletcher.

Elizabeth Fletcher1

F, #53178, b. 11 April 1763

Parents

FatherThomas Fletcher b. 2 October 1724
Relationships1st cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 24 January 2002 00:00:00
BirthElizabeth Fletcher was born on 11 April 1763.1

Citations

  1. [S1012] , Descendants of Robert Fletcher, the First Six Generations, Nova Scotia, Canada . Hereinafter cited as Descendants of Robert Fletcher.

Celia Helen Pond1

F, #53186, b. 15 April 1880
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NameCelia Helen Pond was also known as Celia Helen Estabrooks.
BirthShe was born on 15 April 1880, in Marysville, York County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Edgar Houghton Estabrooks son of William Estabrooks and Grace Logan, they had six children.

Children with Edgar Houghton Estabrooks b. 5 March 1875

SonAlden Logan Estabrooks b. 19 February 1902
DaughterMargaret Grace Estabrooks b. 1 November 1907

Citations

  1. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.

Lavina Ebbett1

F, #53194
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NameLavina Ebbett was also known as Lavina Estabrooks.
MarriageShe married Albert Estabrooks son of Rev. Gideon Estabrooks and Jerusha Turney.

Partner with Albert Estabrooks b. 20 May 1819

Citations

  1. [S988] unknown author, Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick: privately published, February 1996). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Carleton County, New Brunswick.

Elizabeth Brewer1

F, #53198, b. 1877
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NameElizabeth Brewer was also known as Elizabeth Estabrooks.
BirthShe was born in 1877.1
MarriageShe married Frederick Estabrooks son of William Estabrooks and Grace Logan.

Partner with Frederick Estabrooks b. 1877

Citations

  1. [S976] Florence Cecelia Estabrooks, Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family (Saint John, New Brunswick: self published, 1935). Hereinafter cited as Genealogy of the Anglo-Dutch Estabrooks Family.