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Sarah Willis¹

F, #63301, b. 6 July 1671, d. 1 March 1729/30

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Father	Henry Willis
Mother	Mary Peace

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Name	Sarah Willis was also known as Sarah Titus.
Note	Sarah Willis, daughter of Henry and Phebe (Pease) (Mary Pease accordingto Hinshaw and LDS), married John Titus on 9 Oct 1695 at the home of herfather she b. 6 Jul 1671 (May 5 according to LDS) in London, England.died 1 Mar 1730 and married 2nd Mary, widow of John Smith of Hampsteadand daughter of Thomas and Mary Seaman, on 7 Mar 1732. John Smith died 4Jan 1781. Part of John Titus's will reads: 'I leave to my wife Mary allthe rest of my household goods and 30 pounds, now in the hands of my sonWilliam, also a Negro woman, during her life or widowhood, and then to besold and the money to be payed to my son, Richard.'.
Birth	She was born on 6 July 1671, in London, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	She married John Titus son of Edmond Titus and Martha 'May' Washburne, on 9 October 1695 in Long Island, New YorkG.^1,2
Death	Sarah Willis died on 1 March 1729/30 in London, EnglandG.¹

Children with John Titus b. 29 April 1671/72, d. 4 March 1749/50

Daughter	Mary Titus b. 13 March 1695/96, d. 1751
Son	John Titus b. 28 May 1698, d. 28 May 1757
Daughter	Philadelphia Titus b. 29 September 1700
Son	Jacob Titus+ b. 1 July 1703, d. August 1792
Son	William Titus b. 23 July 1705, d. 18 April 1750
Daughter	Sarah Titus b. 1 January 1707/08, d. 28 May 1757
Daughter	Phebe Titus b. 6 May 1710

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2172] Leo. J. Titus, TITUS, a North American Family History (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, Inc., 2004). Hereinafter cited as Titus, a North American Family History.

Mary Seaman^1,2

F, #63302, b. Between 1670 and 1725

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Name	Mary Seaman was also known as Mary Titus.
Note	Mary, widow of John Smith of Hampstead and daughter of Thomas and MarySeaman.
Birth	She was born Between 1670 and 1725.²
Marriage	She married John Titus son of Edmond Titus and Martha 'May' Washburne, on 7 March 1731/32.

Child with John Titus b. 29 April 1671/72, d. 4 March 1749/50

Son	Richard Titus b. 1723, d. 1747

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
[S2172] Leo. J. Titus, TITUS, a North American Family History (Baltimore, MD: Gateway Press, Inc., 2004). Hereinafter cited as Titus, a North American Family History.

Jacob Titus¹

M, #63303, b. 1 July 1703, d. August 1792

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Father	John Titus b. 29 April 1671/72, d. 4 March 1749/50
Mother	Sarah Willis b. 6 July 1671, d. 1 March 1729/30

Relationships	2nd cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	23 November 2025 16:50:03

Note	John Titus. b. Apr. 29, 1672 at Westbury, Nassau Co., NY. d. Mar. 4, 1750 at Westbury, NY. m. 1st Sarah Willis, daughter of Henry and Phebe (Peace) (Mary Pease according to Hinshaw and LDS), on Oct. 9, 1695 at the home of her father. She b. Jul. 6, 1671 (May 5 according to LDS) in London,England. d. Mar. 1, 1730. m. 2nd Mary, widow of John Smith of Hempstead and daughter of Thomas and Mary (Seaman), on Mar. 7, 1732. John Smith d.Jan. 4, 1781. Part of John Titus's will reads: 'I leave to my wife Mary all the rest of my household goods and 30 pounds, now in the hands of my son William, also a negro woman, during her life or widowhood, and then to be sold and the money to be paid to my son, Richard.'.
Birth	Jacob Titus was born on 1 July 1703, in Westbury, Nassua County, New York, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Margaret Gorman on 18 November 1725.¹
Death	He died in August 1792 in Wheatley, New YorkG.¹

Child with Margaret Gorman

Son	Timothy Titus+ b. 7 October 1726, d. 2 May 1802

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Gorman¹

F, #63304

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Name	Margaret Gorman was also known as Margaret Titus.
Note	Margaret Gorman (Germain according to Hinshaw) daughter of Isaac ofHampstead, Nassau County, New York married Jacob Titus on 18 Nov 1725.
Marriage	She married Jacob Titus son of John Titus and Sarah Willis, on 18 November 1725.¹

Child with Jacob Titus b. 1 July 1703, d. August 1792

Son	Timothy Titus+ b. 7 October 1726, d. 2 May 1802

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Timothy Titus¹

M, #63305, b. 7 October 1726, d. 2 May 1802

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Father	Jacob Titus b. 1 July 1703, d. August 1792
Mother	Margaret Gorman

Relationships	3rd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Timothy Titus. b. Oct. 7, 1726 at Wheatley, Nassau Co., NY. d. May 2,1802 (Oct. 31 according to the Patriot Index). Lived at Wheatley, NY. m.Charity Losee, daughter of Simon and Margaret or Margrietje (Kok [Keck]of Oyster Bay, Nassau Co., NY, on Jan. 10, 1745. She was christened atWheatley on Aug. 18, 1725. She was left 1/13 of the residue of herfather's estate.
Birth	Timothy Titus was born on 7 October 1726, in Wheatley, Nassau County, New York, USAG.
Marriage	He married Charity Losee on 10 January 1744/45.
Death	He died on 2 May 1802 in Wheatley, Nassau County, New York, USAG.¹

Child with Charity Losee

Son	Isaac Titus+ b. June 1746

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Charity Losee¹

F, #63306

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Name	Charity Losee was also known as Charity Titus.
Christening	She was christened on 18 August 1725 in Wheatley, Nassau County, New York, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married Timothy Titus son of Jacob Titus and Margaret Gorman, on 10 January 1744/45.

Child with Timothy Titus b. 7 October 1726, d. 2 May 1802

Son	Isaac Titus+ b. June 1746

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Isaac Titus¹

M, #63307, b. June 1746

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Father	Timothy Titus b. 7 October 1726, d. 2 May 1802
Mother	Charity Losee

Relationships	4th cousin 6 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Isaac Titus. b. Jun., 1746 at Wheatley, Nassau Co., NY. m. Jemima Mead.The Titus family in Canada began with the Loyalist movement and theexodus of at least four Titus families from Long Island, New York, allfrom about 1780 to 1790. As the British began their withdrawal from LongIsland, many families that were still loyal to the King of England madethe decision to leave with them. Six hundred families went back toEngland and about as many went to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick andreceived land grants. The following Tituses, in addition to Isaac, areknown to have moved to Canada: John Titus, who eventually settled inQueens Co., New Brunswick area and whose son went on to found Titusville,New Brunswick; David Titus, who was a single grantee of land in DigbyCounty, NS. (He came from Queens County, Long Island); Edmond Titus, withone dependant, who had a land grant in Digby, NS; Silas Titus, who livedin New Brunswick for a while and disappeared; and Benjamin Titus, whowent on to Ontario. According to 'The History of a Nova Scotia Village'by Mary Kate Bull, 'Isaac Titus was also a prosperous farmer. As well asa house and farm on Long Island, he owned a new ship. He was compelled tojoin the American militia against his will, but escaped to join theBritish. He became a Captain, was wounded and carried to Bedford gaol inWestchester, New York, where he was imprisoned for 12 months andeventually ... he was allowed to leave and joined the other loyalists inNew York. He came to Digby, (Digby Co.), NS and settled at Trout Cove.' Aclaim for losses he sustained in the U.S. was presented from Annapolis,NS in 1784 and another in 1786.
Birth	Isaac Titus was born in June 1746, in Wheatley, Nassau County, New York, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Jemima Mead.

Child with Jemima Mead

Son	Locee Titus+ b. About 1775, d. 1835

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Jemima Mead¹

F, #63308

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Name	Jemima Mead was also known as Jemima Titus.
Marriage	She married Isaac Titus son of Timothy Titus and Charity Losee.

Child with Isaac Titus b. June 1746

Son	Locee Titus+ b. About 1775, d. 1835

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Locee Titus¹

M, #63309, b. About 1775, d. 1835

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Father	Isaac Titus b. June 1746
Mother	Jemima Mead

Relationships	5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Locee Titus. b. ca. 1775 in New York State. d. 1835 at Centreville, DigbyCo., NS. m. Rebecca Denton, daughter of Joseph and Martha (Waters) ofLittle River, Digby Co., NS, on Apr. 14, 1796, in the Digby Trinity Anglican Church. She b. ca. 1780. He was recorded as a customer at Sandy Cove, Digby Co., NS in 1808. His Digby Co. land grant mentions six dependants.
Birth	Locee Titus was born About 1775, in New York, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married Rebecca Denton on 14 April 1796.¹
Death	He died in 1835 in Centreville, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Child with Rebecca Denton b. About 1780

Daughter

Sarah 'Sally' Titus+ b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Rebecca Denton¹

F, #63310, b. About 1780

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Name	Rebecca Denton was also known as Rebecca Titus.
Note	Rebecca Denton, daughter of Joseph Denton and Martha Waters of LittleRiver, Digby County, NS.
Birth	She was born About 1780.¹
Marriage	She married Locee Titus son of Isaac Titus and Jemima Mead, on 14 April 1796.¹

Child with Locee Titus b. About 1775, d. 1835

Daughter

Sarah 'Sally' Titus+ b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Sarah 'Sally' Titus¹

F, #63311, b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

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Father	Locee Titus b. About 1775, d. 1835
Mother	Rebecca Denton b. About 1780

Relationships	6th cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Sarah 'Sally' Titus was also known as Sarah 'Sally' Hayden.
Name	She was also known as Sarah 'Sally' Urquart.
Note	Sarah (Sally) Titus. b. Apr. 25, 1812 at Centreville, Digby Co., NS. (56in 1871 when enumerated as a widow at Westport, Digby Co., NS., 88 at1901 census, when she was living with the family of her son, Howard). d.Feb. 20, 1904. m. 1st Jacob Titus, son of Lewis and Olive (Blakeley), onMar. 26, 1828. He b. 1805-10. d. Sep. 18, 1860. Jacob was listed in acensus in 1861. Sydney Thurber wrote that Jacob was killed by a fall froma cliff at Victoria Beach while picking blueberries. He said that Sarahremarried, first to a Hawyard and then to an Ellis. The Digby Courier ofAug. 12, 1892 states that Mrs. Hayden, Lower Granville, visited her son,Howard Titus. An obituary in the Digby Courier on Feb. 26, 1904 recordsthe death of Mrs. Sally Hayden on Feb. 20, 1904. She was known as 'AuntSally.' m. 2nd Alexander Urquhart, m. 3rd Jacob Hayden of Victoria Beach,Annapolis Co. on Dec. 27, 1884 at Victoria Beach, NS. According to theobituary, she had three sons; William, Edward and Howard, all ofWestport. A census of heads of families taken in 1861 lists Jacob witheight children; five boys and three girls. One boy had died within thelast year. The Digby Courier reports a marriage between a Sarah Titus ofWestport and Alexander Urquhart of Tiverton on Jun. 27, 1877 by E. C.Ford at Tiverton, Digby Co., NS.
Birth	She was born on 25 April 1812, in Centreville, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Jacob Titus on 26 March 1828.¹
Marriage	She married Jacob Hayden on 27 December 1884.¹
Marriage	She married Alexander Urquart.
Death	She died on 20 February 1904.¹

Child with Jacob Titus b. Between 1805 and 1810, d. 18 September 1860

Son	Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus+ b. 15 March 1837, d. 1 November 1918

Partner with Jacob Hayden

Partner with Alexander Urquart

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Jacob Titus¹

M, #63312, b. Between 1805 and 1810, d. 18 September 1860

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19 April 2017 00:00:00

Note	Jacob Titus, son of Lewis and Olive (Blakeley), on Mar. 26, 1828. He b.1805-10. d. Sep. 18, 1860. Jacob was listed in a census in 1861. Sydney Thurber wrote that Jacob was killed by a fall from a cliff at Victoria Beach while picking blueberries. He said that Sarah remarried, first to a Hayward and then to an Ellis. The Digby Courier of Aug. 12, 1892 states that Mrs. Hayden, Lower Granville, visited her son, Howard Titus. An obituary in the Digby Courier on Feb. 26, 1904 records the death of Mrs.Sally Hayden on Feb. 20, 1904.
Birth	Jacob Titus was born Between 1805 and 1810.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah 'Sally' Titus daughter of Locee Titus and Rebecca Denton, on 26 March 1828.¹
Death	Jacob Titus died on 18 September 1860.¹

Child with Sarah 'Sally' Titus b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

Son	Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus+ b. 15 March 1837, d. 1 November 1918

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Alexander Urquart¹

M, #63313

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Marriage

Alexander Urquart married Sarah 'Sally' Titus daughter of Locee Titus and Rebecca Denton.

Partner with Sarah 'Sally' Titus b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Jacob Hayden¹

M, #63314

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Note	Jacob Hayden of Victoria Beach, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
Marriage	Jacob Hayden married Sarah 'Sally' Titus daughter of Locee Titus and Rebecca Denton, on 27 December 1884.¹

Partner with Sarah 'Sally' Titus b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus

M, #63315, b. 15 March 1837, d. 1 November 1918

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Father	Jacob Titus b. Between 1805 and 1810, d. 18 September 1860
Mother	Sarah 'Sally' Titus b. 25 April 1812, d. 20 February 1904

Relationships	7th cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Thomas Edward (Ed) Titus. b. Mar. 15, 1837 in Digby Co., NS. (32 in 1871,64 at 1901 census when the family was enumerated at Westport, Digby Co.,NS). d. Dec. 8, 1910 after a long, painful illness at his home atWestport, NS. m. Anna Maria Sollows, daughter of Colin and Anna Maria(Plumb), on Jan. 4, 1865 at Westport, NS by Elder J. B. Knowles. She b.Aug. 1, 1842 at Freeport, Digby Co., NS. (28 in 1871, 58 at 1901 census).d. Nov. 1, 1918 at Westport, NS. She was an invalid for years and hadlived with her son, William. The 1881 census lists the family asbelonging to the Christ Disciple Church and Edward as a fisherman. Bothare buried in the Westport Baptist (Hilltop) Cemetery, Digby Co., NS.
Birth	Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus was born on 15 March 1837, in Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Anna Maria Sollows on 4 January 1865, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	He died on 1 November 1918 in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Westport Baptist Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Children with Anna Maria Sollows b. 1 August 1842, d. 1 November 1918

Son	Capt. Thomas Ainsley Titus b. 6 April 1866, d. 15 August 1944
Daughter	Rosalie Titus+ b. 27 October 1868, d. 18 May 1945

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Anna Maria Sollows¹

F, #63316, b. 1 August 1842, d. 1 November 1918

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Name	Anna Maria Sollows was also known as Anna Maria Titus.
Note	Anna Maria Sollows, daughter of Colin and Anna Maria (Plumb) Sollows.
Birth	She was born on 1 August 1842, in Freeport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus son of Jacob Titus and Sarah 'Sally' Titus, on 4 January 1865, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	Anna Maria Sollows died on 1 November 1918 in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	She was buried in Westport Baptist Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus b. 15 March 1837, d. 1 November 1918

Son	Capt. Thomas Ainsley Titus b. 6 April 1866, d. 15 August 1944
Daughter	Rosalie Titus+ b. 27 October 1868, d. 18 May 1945

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Capt. Thomas Ainsley Titus¹

M, #63317, b. 6 April 1866, d. 15 August 1944

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Father	Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus b. 15 March 1837, d. 1 November 1918
Mother	Anna Maria Sollows b. 1 August 1842, d. 1 November 1918

Relationships	8th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Thomas Ainsley Titus. b. Apr. 6, 1866 at Westport, Digby Co., NS (5 in1871, 34 at 1901 census). d. Aug. 15, 1944 at Westport, NS. m. Martha A.Haycock, daughter of William and Margaret, at Westport, NS on Dec. 26,1890 by Rev. H. E. Cooke. She b. Aug. 2, 1870. (30 at 1901 census). d.Sep., 1944. He was a sea captain, at one time half owner of the schoonerGladstone, and later captain of the schooner Malpart. The Digby Courierof Jul. 16, 1897 reported that the crew of the Malpart (Capt. AinsleyTitus), picked up the boat belonging to the missing men of the sloopRainbow. Both buried in Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, NS. No children.
Birth	Capt. Thomas Ainsley Titus was born on 6 April 1866, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Martha A. Haycock on 26 December 1890, by Rev. H. E. Cooke.¹
Death	He died on 15 August 1944 in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Westport Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Martha A. Haycock b. 2 August 1870, d. September 1944

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Martha A. Haycock¹

F, #63318, b. 2 August 1870, d. September 1944

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Name	Martha A. Haycock was also known as Martha A. Titus.
Note	Martha A. Haycock, daughter of William and Margaret Haycock was born 2 Aug 1870 and died Sep 1944 and buried in Westport Hilltop Cemetery, Digby Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
Birth	She was born on 2 August 1870.¹
Marriage	She married Capt. Thomas Ainsley Titus son of Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus and Anna Maria Sollows, on 26 December 1890, by Rev. H. E. Cooke.¹
Death	Martha A. Haycock died in September 1944.
Burial	She was buried in the Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Capt. Thomas Ainsley Titus b. 6 April 1866, d. 15 August 1944

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Rosalie Titus¹

F, #63319, b. 27 October 1868, d. 18 May 1945

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Father	Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus b. 15 March 1837, d. 1 November 1918
Mother	Anna Maria Sollows b. 1 August 1842, d. 1 November 1918

Relationships	8th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Rosalie Titus was also known as Rosalie Swift.
Name	She was also known as Rosie Titus.¹
Note	Rosalie (Rosie) Titus daughter of Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus and Anna Maria Sollows, was born Oct. 27, 1868 at Westport, Digby Co., NS (3 in 1871, 31 at 1901 census when the family was enumerated at Westport, Digby Co.,NS). d May 18, 1945 at Westport, NS. m. Hantford Swift, son of Thomas and Martha (Dakin) of Centreville, Digby Co., NS on Jan. 16, 1889 at the home of George B. Potter, Westport, NS. He b. Apr. 20, 1868 at Centreville, NS (Aug. 18, 1866 according to LDS data) (33 at 1901 census). d. Nov. 22,1942 at Westport, NS. Baptist. Fisherman. Both buried in Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, NS.¹
Birth	She was born on 27 October 1868, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Hantford Swift on 16 January 1889, in At the home of George B. Potter, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	She died on 18 May 1945 in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	She was buried in the Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Hantford Swift b. 16 January 1868, d. 22 November 1942

Son	Frederick Austen Swift+ b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970
Daughter	Dora Bell Swift b. 20 July 1893, d. 14 January 1912
Son	Bernard E. Swift b. 3 January 1896, d. 27 January 1919
Son	John Randall Swift b. 22 November 1897, d. 17 April 1987

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Hantford Swift¹

M, #63320, b. 16 January 1868, d. 22 November 1942

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Note	Hantford Swift, son of Thomas Swift and Martha Dakin, was born 20 Apr1868 at Centreville, Digby Co., NS.
Birth	Hantford Swift was born on 16 January 1868, in Centreville, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Rosalie Titus daughter of Thomas Edward 'Ed' Titus and Anna Maria Sollows, on 16 January 1889, in At the home of George B. Potter, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	Hantford Swift died on 22 November 1942 in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in the Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Children with Rosalie Titus b. 27 October 1868, d. 18 May 1945

Son	Frederick Austen Swift+ b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970
Daughter	Dora Bell Swift b. 20 July 1893, d. 14 January 1912
Son	Bernard E. Swift b. 3 January 1896, d. 27 January 1919
Son	John Randall Swift b. 22 November 1897, d. 17 April 1987

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Frederick Austen Swift¹

M, #63321, b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970

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Father	Hantford Swift b. 16 January 1868, d. 22 November 1942
Mother	Rosalie Titus b. 27 October 1868, d. 18 May 1945

Relationships	9th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Note	Fredrick Austin Swift, son of Hantford Swift and Rosalie 'Rosie' Tituswas born Apr. 10, 1891 at Westport, Digby Co., NS (10 at 1901 census). d.Jan. 28, 1970 in the Digby General Hospital. m. Geneva Belle Bates,daughter of Nathaniel Bates and Alice Huckins, on Jun. 23, 1912 atWestport, NS. She b. 1891 at Freeport, Digby Co., NS. d. Aug. 16, 1983 inDigby General Hospital. Both buried in Westport Baptist Cemetery, DigbyCo., NS. Her obituary mentioned five grandchildren.
Birth	Frederick Austen Swift was born on 10 April 1891, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Geneva Belle Bates on 23 June 1912, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	He died on 28 January 1970 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Westport Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Children with Geneva Belle Bates b. 1891, d. 16 August 1983

Son	Carl Reuben Swift d. 1 November 1986
Son	Wilfred Kinsman Swift b. 1912, d. 27 October 1988
Son	Harold Keith Swift b. 1914, d. 5 August 1986
Son	Loran Frederick Swift b. About 1920, d. 9 November 2000
Daughter	Dorothy Geraldine Swift+ b. 1920, d. 30 July 1998
Son	Allison Swift b. 1925, d. 9 November 1972

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Geneva Belle Bates¹

F, #63322, b. 1891, d. 16 August 1983

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Name	Geneva Belle Bates was also known as Geneva Belle Swift.
Note	Geneva Belle Bates, daughter of Nathaniel Bates and Alice Huckins, was born 1891 at Freeport, Digby Co. Nova Scotia, Canada, and died 16 Aug 1983 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
Birth	She was born in 1891, in Freeport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Frederick Austen Swift son of Hantford Swift and Rosalie Titus, on 23 June 1912, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	Geneva Belle Bates died on 16 August 1983 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	She was buried in the Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Children with Frederick Austen Swift b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970

Son	Carl Reuben Swift d. 1 November 1986
Son	Wilfred Kinsman Swift b. 1912, d. 27 October 1988
Son	Harold Keith Swift b. 1914, d. 5 August 1986
Son	Loran Frederick Swift b. About 1920, d. 9 November 2000
Daughter	Dorothy Geraldine Swift+ b. 1920, d. 30 July 1998
Son	Allison Swift b. 1925, d. 9 November 1972

Citations

[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Wilfred Kinsman Swift¹

M, #63323, b. 1912, d. 27 October 1988

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Father	Frederick Austen Swift b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970
Mother	Geneva Belle Bates b. 1891, d. 16 August 1983

Relationships	10th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	16 November 2024 11:20:37

Note	Wilfred Kinsman Swift, son of Frederick Austin Swift and Geneva BelleBates, was born 1912 in Westport, Digby Co., NS. d. Oct. 27, 1988 inDigby General Hospital. Buried in Lower Cemetery, Westport, NS. He wasCouncillor for the Municipality of Digby for 21 years and a chairman ofthe Digby Municipal School Board. m. Maxine Luella Welch, daughter ofLawrence Welch and Elsie Outhouse. She b. 1918 at Westport, NS. d. Nov.11, 1986 in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Halifax Co., NS. Theybelonged to the Westport Baptist Church.
Birth	Wilfred Kinsman Swift was born in 1912, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Melinda Florence Derby.
Death	He died on 27 October 1988 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in Lower Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.

Partner with Melinda Florence Derby b. 1918, d. 11 November 1986

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[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Melinda Florence Derby¹

F, #63324, b. 1918, d. 11 November 1986

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Name	Melinda Florence Derby was also known as Melinda Florence Swift.
Birth	She was born in 1918, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Wilfred Kinsman Swift son of Frederick Austen Swift and Geneva Belle Bates.
Death	Melinda Florence Derby died on 11 November 1986 in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Wilfred Kinsman Swift b. 1912, d. 27 October 1988

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[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Harold Keith Swift¹

M, #63335, b. 1914, d. 5 August 1986

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Father	Frederick Austen Swift b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970
Mother	Geneva Belle Bates b. 1891, d. 16 August 1983

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Note	Harold Keith Swift, son of Frederick Austin Swift and Geneva Belle Bates,born 1914 at Westport, Digby Co., NS. d. Aug. 5, 1986 in Digby GeneralHospital. m. Melida Florence Derby, daughter of Rev. James Whitney Derbyand Florence E. Sencebough. She b. 1913 in Montague, P.E.I. d. Jun. 11,1989 in Digby General Hospital. She attended the Westport Church ofChrist. Her obituary mentioned six grandchildren and that she waspredeceased by one grandchild. Both buried in Westport Baptist Cemetery,Westport, NS.
Marriage	Harold Keith Swift married Melinda Florence Derby.
Birth	He was born in 1914, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	He died on 5 August 1986 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	He was buried in the Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Melinda Florence Derby b. 1891, d. 11 June 1989

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[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Melinda Florence Derby¹

F, #63336, b. 1891, d. 11 June 1989

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Name	Melinda Florence Derby was also known as Melinda Florence Swift.
Note	Melida Florence Derby, daughter of Rev. James Whitney Derby and FlorenceE. Sencebough.
Birth	She was born in 1891, in Montague, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Harold Keith Swift son of Frederick Austen Swift and Geneva Belle Bates.
Death	Melinda Florence Derby died on 11 June 1989 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
Burial	She was buried in the Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Harold Keith Swift b. 1914, d. 5 August 1986

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[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Dorothy Geraldine Swift¹

F, #63344, b. 1920, d. 30 July 1998

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Father	Frederick Austen Swift b. 10 April 1891, d. 28 January 1970
Mother	Geneva Belle Bates b. 1891, d. 16 August 1983

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Name	Dorothy Geraldine Swift was also known as Dorothy Geraldine Titus.
Note	Dorothy Geraldine Swift, daughter of Frederick Austen Swift and GenevaBelle Bates, was born 1920 at Westport, Digby Co., NS. d. Jul. 30, 1998at her home in Westport, NS. Member of the Westport Baptist Church. m.Edgington Earl (Edgie) Titus, son of Frank E. Titus and Nettie Ossinger,on Oct. 14, 1938 at Westport, Digby Co., NS by Rev. J. W. Derby of theChristian Church. He b. Mar. 5, 1912 at Central Grove, Digby Co., NS. d.Jun. 16, 1985 in Digby General Hospital. He was a fisherman. Her obituarymentioned ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Both buried inHilltop Cemetery, Westport, NS.
Birth	She was born in 1920, in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Edgington Earl Titus on 14 October 1938, in By Rev. J. W. Derby at Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	She died on 30 July 1998 in At her home in Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Burial	She was buried in Westport Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Children with Edgington Earl Titus b. 5 March 1912, d. 16 June 1985

Daughter	Donna Faye Titus b. January 1941, d. 13 March 1941
Daughter	Sandra Lee Titus b. 19 December 1941, d. 27 February 1982
Son	Garry Everett Titus b. 8 December 1942, d. 1991

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[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Edgington Earl Titus¹

M, #63345, b. 5 March 1912, d. 16 June 1985

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Name	Edgington Earl Titus was also known as Edgie Titus.¹
Birth	He was born on 5 March 1912, in Central Grove, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Dorothy Geraldine Swift daughter of Frederick Austen Swift and Geneva Belle Bates, on 14 October 1938, in By Rev. J. W. Derby at Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Death	Edgington Earl Titus died on 16 June 1985 in Digby General Hospital, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Westport Baptist Cemetery, Westport, Digby County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹

Children with Dorothy Geraldine Swift b. 1920, d. 30 July 1998

Daughter	Donna Faye Titus b. January 1941, d. 13 March 1941
Daughter	Sandra Lee Titus b. 19 December 1941, d. 27 February 1982
Son	Garry Everett Titus b. 8 December 1942, d. 1991

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[S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.