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James A. Montgomery1

M, #66551, b. 1893, d. 1971

Parents

FatherJohn Malcolm Montgomery b. 5 January 1843, d. 18 February 1895
MotherMary Emily MacNeill b. 21 March 1856, d. 9 July 1937
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameJames A. Montgomery was also known as James Montgomery.
BirthHe was born in 1893.2
MarriageHe married first Carrie E. Compton.1
MarriageHe married second Isabel Gray.2
DeathHe died in 1971.2
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53003, -63.68776G. MONTGOMERY / James A. Montgomery / 1893 - 1971 / Carrie E. Compton / 1885 - 1952 / Wife of / James A. Montgomery / Also His Wife / 1908 Isabel Gray 1983 / Their Son / Eric 1918 - 1920.1
Tombstone, James A. Montgomery (1893-1971), his wife Carrie E. Compton (1885-1952), also his wife Isabel Gray (1908-1983), his son Eric (1918-1920). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Carrie E. Compton b. 1885, d. 1952

DaughterRuth Elaine Montgomery+ b. 21 November 1916, d. 29 April 2010
SonEric Montgomery b. 1918, d. 1920

Partner with Isabel Gray b. 1908, d. 1983

Citations

  1. [S8816] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James A. Montgomery, marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Annie Sherwood Montgomery1

F, #66553, b. 25 May 1884, d. 9 October 1962

Parents

FatherJohn Malcolm Montgomery b. 5 January 1843, d. 18 February 1895
MotherMary Emily MacNeill b. 21 March 1856, d. 9 July 1937
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameAnnie Sherwood Montgomery was also known as Annie Sherwood Thompson.
NameShe was also known as Annie Montgomery.2
BirthShe was born on 25 May 1884.1
MarriageShe married James MacMurdo Thomson son of D. Archibald Thomson and Penelope McGougan.1
DeathAnnie Sherwood Montgomery died on 9 October 1962.1
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53021, -63.68732G. Inscription: THOMSON / Annie Sherwood Montgomery / May 25, 1884 - Oct. 9, 1962 / Wife of James MacMurdo Thomson / Daughter / Dorothy Montgomery Thomson / Oct. 21, 1916 - Nov. 11, 1988.1
Tombstone, Annie Sherwood Montgomery (1884-1962), her daughter Dorothy Montgomery Thomson (1916-1988). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription detail.

Child with James MacMurdo Thomson b. 1870, d. 1938

DaughterDorothy Montgomery Thomson b. 21 October 1916, d. 11 November 1988

Citations

  1. [S8762] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Annie Sherwood Montgomery, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2013.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Edith Montgomery1

F, #66554, b. 1888, d. 1958

Parents

FatherJohn Malcolm Montgomery b. 5 January 1843, d. 18 February 1895
MotherMary Emily MacNeill b. 21 March 1856, d. 9 July 1937
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthEdith Montgomery was born in 1888.2
DeathShe died in 1958 in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53010, -63.68798G. Inscription: Sacred to the Memory / of / James T. Montgomery / Who Died June 17, 1871. / Aged 70 Years / Be Ye Also Ready / Also of / Rose, His Wife / Who Died Dec. 21, 1885, / Aged 76 Years. / I heard a voice from Heaven, saying they / Rest from their labours, and their works / do follow them / MONTGOMERYRight: Edith Montgomery / 1888 - 1958Back: In Loving Memory of / John M. Montgomery, M.L. / Born Jan. 5, 1843, / He lived beloved, and died lamented. / Feb. 18, 1895 / The path of the just is as the shining light, / that shineth more and more into the perfect day / Also his wife / Mary E. MacNeill / Born Mar. 21, 1856, / Died July 9, 1937. / Sweet be thy rest. / MONTGOMERY.2
Tombstone, James Townsend Montgomery (1801-1871), his wife Rose McCary (1809-1885), their son John Malcolm Montgomery (1843-1895), his wife Mary E. Mac Neill (1856-1937), their daughter Edith (1888-1958). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.
Back inscription detail (this side is barely legible).

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S4757] Cemetery Marker - James Townsend Montgomery. James Townsend Montgomery, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 21 July 2010.

Carrie E. Compton1

F, #66560, b. 1885, d. 1952
Last Edited 18 May 2024 19:23:32
NameCarrie E. Compton was also known as Carrie E. Montgomery.
BirthShe was born in 1885, in St Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
MarriageShe married James A. Montgomery son of John Malcolm Montgomery and Mary Emily MacNeill.1
DeathCarrie E. Compton died in 1952.2
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53003, -63.68776G. MONTGOMERY / James A. Montgomery / 1893 - 1971 / Carrie E. Compton / 1885 - 1952 / Wife of / James A. Montgomery / Also His Wife / 1908 Isabel Gray 1983 / Their Son / Eric 1918 - 1920.1
Tombstone, James A. Montgomery (1893-1971), his wife Carrie E. Compton (1885-1952), also his wife Isabel Gray (1908-1983), his son Eric (1918-1920). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with James A. Montgomery b. 1893, d. 1971

DaughterRuth Elaine Montgomery+ b. 21 November 1916, d. 29 April 2010
SonEric Montgomery b. 1918, d. 1920

Citations

  1. [S8816] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James A. Montgomery, marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Eric Montgomery1

M, #66561, b. 1918, d. 1920

Parents

FatherJames A. Montgomery b. 1893, d. 1971
MotherCarrie E. Compton b. 1885, d. 1952
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
BirthEric Montgomery was born in 1918.1
DeathHe died in 1920.1
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53003, -63.68776G. MONTGOMERY / James A. Montgomery / 1893 - 1971 / Carrie E. Compton / 1885 - 1952 / Wife of / James A. Montgomery / Also His Wife / 1908 Isabel Gray 1983 / Their Son / Eric 1918 - 1920.1
Tombstone, James A. Montgomery (1893-1971), his wife Carrie E. Compton (1885-1952), also his wife Isabel Gray (1908-1983), his son Eric (1918-1920). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S8816] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James A. Montgomery, marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.

Isabel Gray1

F, #66567, b. 1908, d. 1983
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameIsabel Gray was also known as Isobel Grey.
NameShe was also known as Isabel Montgomery.
BirthShe was born in 1908.2
MarriageShe married James A. Montgomery son of John Malcolm Montgomery and Mary Emily MacNeill.1
DeathIsabel Gray died in 1983.2
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53003, -63.68776G. MONTGOMERY / James A. Montgomery / 1893 - 1971 / Carrie E. Compton / 1885 - 1952 / Wife of / James A. Montgomery / Also His Wife / 1908 Isabel Gray 1983 / Their Son / Eric 1918 - 1920.2
Tombstone, James A. Montgomery (1893-1971), his wife Carrie E. Compton (1885-1952), also his wife Isabel Gray (1908-1983), his son Eric (1918-1920). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Partner with James A. Montgomery b. 1893, d. 1971

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S8816] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James A. Montgomery, marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.

Dorothy Montgomery Thomson1

F, #66588, b. 21 October 1916, d. 11 November 1988

Parents

FatherJames MacMurdo Thomson b. 1870, d. 1938
MotherAnnie Sherwood Montgomery b. 25 May 1884, d. 9 October 1962
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
BirthDorothy Montgomery Thomson was born on 21 October 1916.1
DeathShe died on 11 November 1988.1
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53021, -63.68732G. Inscription: THOMSON / Annie Sherwood Montgomery / May 25, 1884 - Oct. 9, 1962 / Wife of James MacMurdo Thomson / Daughter / Dorothy Montgomery Thomson / Oct. 21, 1916 - Nov. 11, 1988.1
Tombstone, Annie Sherwood Montgomery (1884-1962), her daughter Dorothy Montgomery Thomson (1916-1988). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [S8762] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Annie Sherwood Montgomery, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 12 August 2013.

D. Archibald Thomson1

M, #66589
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthD. Archibald Thomson was born, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Penelope McGougan.1

Child with Penelope McGougan

SonJames MacMurdo Thomson+ b. 1870, d. 1938

Citations

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

Penelope McGougan1

F, #66590
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriagePenelope McGougan married D. Archibald Thomson.1

Child with D. Archibald Thomson

SonJames MacMurdo Thomson+ b. 1870, d. 1938

Citations

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

John MacCaull1

M, #66596, b. 1868, d. 3 October 1924

Parents

FatherHenry MacCaull b. 1828, d. 8 December 1905
MotherDelvina Millar b. 1834, d. 2 December 1912
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:33:32
BirthJohn MacCaull was born in 1868, in North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Robina Cairns daughter of John Cairns and Maria Crawford.2
DeathJohn MacCaull died on 3 October 1924.2
BurialHe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36181, -63.72570G. Inscription: In Loving Memory of / John MacCaull / Died Oct. 3, 1924 / Aged 56 years. / His Wife / Binie Cairns / 1878 - 1940 / MACCAULL.Back: In Loving Memory of Norman Guy MacCaull / Oct. 21, 1902 / July 16, 1961 / His Wife / Mary Ellen Morrison / Nov. 13, 1907 - Dec. 22, 1985 / Ever remembered, ever loved / MACCAULL.2
Tombstone, John MacCaull (1868-1924), his wife Robina Cairns (1878-1940), their son Norman Guy MacCaull (1902-1961), his wife Mary Ellen Morrison (1907-1985). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Front inscription detail.
Back inscription detail.

Children with Robina Cairns b. 2 February 1878, d. 8 March 1940

SonNorman Guy MacCaull+ b. 22 October 1902, d. 16 July 1961
DaughterFlorence Delvina MacCaull b. 1 December 1913, d. 4 July 1987

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S4857] Cemetery Marker - John MacCaull. John MacCaull & Robina Cairns, Cemetery marker; David A. Walker, 10 August 2010.

Netus Darby1

M, #66597, b. About 1799, d. 1857

Parents

FatherBenjamin Darby, Sr. b. 1744, d. 3 March 1844
MotherSarah Bremble b. 1758, d. 16 May 1827
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LivingNetus Darby was living They lived in St. Eleanors and had a large family.1
BirthHe was born About 1799, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2,1
MarriageHe married Margaret Glover daughter of David Glover, on 18 July 1827, in Prince Edward IslandG. Netus Darby /B/ of St. Eleanors and Margaret Glover /S/ of Lot 19, by Rev. J.C. Jenkins.3
WitnessNetus Darby was a witness at the marriage of Robert Walker and Elizabeth Cairns on 6 March 1834 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.4,5,6
Marriage Record, Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns, 6 March 1834.
The family Bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) MacNeill/McNeill, owned by Ann (Olney) Belden.
Marriage Record, from the family bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) McNeill, of Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns. Courtesy of Ann (Olney) Belden. Photograph by David A. Walker.
DeathNetus Darby died in 1857.2,1
BurialHe was buried on 14 August 1857 in probably, St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "Netus Darby of St. Eleanors was buried August 14th, 1857. J.H. Read." There is no marker.7
St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Margaret Glover

DaughterSarah Jane Darby b. 2 August 1828
SonBenjamin Darby b. 2 April 1830
DaughterMary Darby b. 24 May 1832, d. 9 April 1853
SonWilliam Glover Darby b. 9 May 1834, d. 28 February 1857
DaughterGeorgiana Helen Darby+ b. 31 March 1836, d. 26 August 1898
DaughterJerusha Margaret Darby b. 18 April 1838
SonJames Chappell Darby b. 29 April 1840
DaughterJemima Elizabeth Darby b. 19 July 1842, d. February 1858
DaughterFrances Ann Darby+ b. 13 February 1845
SonGeorge Darby b. 10 February 1848
DaughterEliza Caroline Darby b. 23 March 1851
SonMajor Herbert Darby b. 4 March 1855, d. 15 March 1856

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S2347] IGI Family Group Record, International Genealogical Index (IGI) (,, Edwards: Personal Library of David Arthur Walker).
  3. [S3900] "Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831" ( PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada). Hereinafter cited as "Marriages Book, PEI, 1824-1831".
  4. [S2459] Marriage Book, Vol. 1,1832-1840 (Charlottetown, PEI: Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island). Hereinafter cited as Marriage Book, Vol. 1, 1832-1840.
  5. [S5320] Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns, (6 March 1834), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1832-1840), Page 74 Image 38. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers.
  6. [S11186] Mary Cairns Walker & Neill McNeill, The Holy Bible, Mary C. McNeill (family Bible of Mary Cairns Walker), (No. 939 Arch Street, Philadelphia: A. J. Holman & Co., (published 1875)); presently owned by Ann Olney, Lennoxville, Québec, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Mary C. (Walker) McNeill Family Bible.
  7. [S5273] Burial Record - Netus Darby, Acc. 2630, Burial Records, Page 336, Richmond Register Book for the Parish of Richmond, Prince County, 1821-1866. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record - Netus Darby.

Robina Cairns1

F, #66598, b. 2 February 1878, d. 8 March 1940

Parents

FatherJohn Cairns b. 1841, d. 18 February 1899
MotherMaria Crawford b. 1839, d. 5 September 1910
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NameRobina Cairns was also known as Binie Cairns.2
NameShe was also known as Robina MacCaull.1
BirthShe was born on 2 February 1878, in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 2 February 1879 in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1901 in the household of Maria Crawford in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Maria were her children, Elton (age 16), Jessie (age 24), Robina (age 22), Bee/Sybella (age 20), Marie (age 18), and grandson Earnest Taylor (age 5), son of daughter Gertrude. Gertrude died 16 August, 1895, less than three months after the birth of her son Ernest. Maria's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Their farm was close to that of David Walker & Elizabeth Higgins.4
MarriageRobina Cairns married John MacCaull son of Henry MacCaull and Delvina Millar.2
DeathRobina Cairns died on 8 March 1940.1
BurialShe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36181, -63.72570G. Inscription: In Loving Memory of / John MacCaull / Died Oct. 3, 1924 / Aged 56 years. / His Wife / Binie Cairns / 1878 - 1940 / MACCAULL.Back: In Loving Memory of Norman Guy MacCaull / Oct. 21, 1902 / July 16, 1961 / His Wife / Mary Ellen Morrison / Nov. 13, 1907 - Dec. 22, 1985 / Ever remembered, ever loved / MACCAULL.2
Tombstone, John MacCaull (1868-1924), his wife Robina Cairns (1878-1940), their son Norman Guy MacCaull (1902-1961), his wife Mary Ellen Morrison (1907-1985). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Front inscription detail.
Back inscription detail.

Children with John MacCaull b. 1868, d. 3 October 1924

SonNorman Guy MacCaull+ b. 22 October 1902, d. 16 July 1961
DaughterFlorence Delvina MacCaull b. 1 December 1913, d. 4 July 1987

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S4857] Cemetery Marker - John MacCaull. John MacCaull & Robina Cairns, Cemetery marker; David A. Walker, 10 August 2010.
  3. [S4253] 1901 Canada Census - Maria (Crawford) Cairns, Household #25, 16 April 1901, Microfilm, original image. District 133, Prince East, Lot 25. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S4978] Canada Census 1901, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #25, of Mrs. John Cairns, 16 April 1901, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Microfilms T6428-T6556, page 3. Lot 25, District 133, Sub-district F-2. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Norman Guy MacCaull1

M, #66599, b. 22 October 1902, d. 16 July 1961

Parents

FatherJohn MacCaull b. 1868, d. 3 October 1924
MotherRobina Cairns b. 2 February 1878, d. 8 March 1940
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NameNorman Guy MacCaull was also known as Guy MacCaull.2
BirthHe was born on 22 October 1902.1
MarriageHe married Mary Ellen Morrison daughter of Johnathan Maclean Morrison and Jessie MacDonald, on 5 December 1928.2
DeathNorman Guy MacCaull died on 16 July 1961.1
BurialHe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36181, -63.72570G. Inscription: In Loving Memory of / John MacCaull / Died Oct. 3, 1924 / Aged 56 years. / His Wife / Binie Cairns / 1878 - 1940 / MACCAULL.Back: In Loving Memory of Norman Guy MacCaull / Oct. 21, 1902 / July 16, 1961 / His Wife / Mary Ellen Morrison / Nov. 13, 1907 - Dec. 22, 1985 / Ever remembered, ever loved / MACCAULL.1
Tombstone, John MacCaull (1868-1924), his wife Robina Cairns (1878-1940), their son Norman Guy MacCaull (1902-1961), his wife Mary Ellen Morrison (1907-1985). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Front inscription detail.
Back inscription detail.

Children with Mary Ellen Morrison b. 13 November 1907, d. 22 December 1985

DaughterMarion MacCaull b. 26 October 1930, d. 20 March 1998
DaughterDorothy MacCaull b. 29 July 1934, d. 23 August 1987

Citations

  1. [S4857] Cemetery Marker - John MacCaull. John MacCaull & Robina Cairns, Cemetery marker; David A. Walker, 10 August 2010.
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Florence Delvina MacCaull1

F, #66600, b. 1 December 1913, d. 4 July 1987

Parents

FatherJohn MacCaull b. 1868, d. 3 October 1924
MotherRobina Cairns b. 2 February 1878, d. 8 March 1940
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:08:07
BirthFlorence Delvina MacCaull was born on 1 December 1913.1
DeathShe died on 4 July 1987.1
BurialShe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36179, -63.72570G. Inscription: LORD / Florence Delvina MacCaull / Wife of Edwin Lord / Dec. 1, 1913 - July 4, 1987 / In God's Care.1
Tombstone, Florence Delvina MacCaull (1913-1987). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

  1. [S4856] Cemetery Marker - Florence Delvina MacCaull. Florence Delvina MacCaull, Cemetery marker; David A. Walker, 10 August 2010.