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Ellen Jamieson1

F, #67708, b. 12 October 1830, d. 1913
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FatherWilliam Jamieson, Esq. b. March 1794, d. 30 July 1871
MotherAnn Walker b. 12 March 1801, d. 2 April 1882
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameEllen Jamieson was also known as Ellen Dalzell.1
BirthShe was born on 12 October 1830, in Prince Edward IslandG.2
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is in 1831.3
MarriageShe married James Dalzell on 5 February 1852, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. "James Dalzell - BEllen Jamieson - SMarried 5 Feb. 1852 by license, by R.S. Patterson (min.). Wit. William Jamieson & Robert Stavert. Recorded 7 February 1852 - R. Hodgson, surrogate." (Marriage Register No. 3 1844-1852, p. 649.) They settled on the farm where he lived until his death.4,5
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 29 April 1891 in the household of James Dalzell, as his wife, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 70) was his wife Ellen Jamieson (age 58). James was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.6
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 25 May 1901 in the household of James Dalzell, as his wife, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James were his wife Ellen (Jamieson), their son William & his wife Louise (Waite), their children Robert, Frank, Mary, Edson, Iva, Loe, Jarvis and Gerald. The family religion was Presbyterian. Occupation for James was listed as farmer, William, Robert & Frank as farmers sons. The family name was spelled Delziel in this census return.2
1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Dalzell/Delziel, his wife Ellen (Jamieson), their son William & his wife Louisa Jane (Waite), and grandchildren Robert, Frank, Mary, Edson, Ina, Louise, Jarvis and Gerald.
MotherShe appeared on the census in 1911 in the household of William L. Dalzell, as his mother, in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Dalzell (age 59) were his wife, Louisa Waite (age 55), their children, Mary (age 23), Jarvis (age 16), Gerald (age 13) & Olive (age 9), and William's mother, Ellen (Jamieson) Dalzell (age 78). William and Jarvis were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian. Enumerated in the household of William Dalzell (age 59) were his wife, Louisa Waite (age 55), their children, Mary (age 23), Jarvis (age 16), Gerald (age 13) & Olive (age 9), and William's mother, Ellen (Jamieson) Dalzell (age 78). William and Jarvis were farmers. The family religion was Presbyterian.7
DeathShe died in 1913 in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.44795, -63.62888G.

Inscription: 1821 James Dalzell 1902 / 1831 Ellen Jamieson 1913 / Their Son / 1852 William Dalzell 1922 / His Wife / 1857 Louise Waite 1929 / Their Son / 1880 Gordon Dalzell 1942 / His Infant Son / 1903 Lawrence Dalzell 1903 / Until the day break, and the shadows flee away. Back: DALZELL.5

Tombstone, James Dalzell, his wife Ellen (Jamieson), their son William & his wife Louisa (Waite), their son Gordon, and Gordon's infant son Lawrence. The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Children with James Dalzell b. 29 January 1821, d. 14 January 1903

SonGeorge Dalzell d. After 1903
DaughterMary Dalzell d. Before 1903
SonWilliam L. Dalzell+ b. 8 May 1852, d. 1922

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S4498] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #192 of James Dalzell, 31 March 1901, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm T-6510. District 133, Subdistrict e-2. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S2696] Cemetery Marker James Dalzell. Ellen Jamieson, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 14 August 2006.
  4. [S2867] Marriage Register Book - James Dalzell & Ellen Jamieson, James Dalzell & Ellen Jamieson marriage, 5 February 1852, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Marriage Register Book #3 1844-1852, p. 649.
  5. [S2695] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James Dalzell family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 14 August 2006.
  6. [S11544] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #215 of James Dalziel (Dalzell), digital copy of original census document, Library & Archives Canada, Microfilm Number T-6383, Page Number 50. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  7. [S15928] 1911 Census of Canada, New Annan, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #91 of William Dalzell, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilms T-20326 to T-20460, Record ID 8947::6926763. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Mercer Jamieson1

F, #67719, b. About 1831
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FatherWilliam Jamieson, Esq. b. March 1794, d. 30 July 1871
MotherAnn Walker b. 12 March 1801, d. 2 April 1882
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 21 April 2024 11:42:46
NameMercer Jamieson was also known as Mercer Gordon.2
BirthShe was born About 1831, in Prince Edward IslandG.3
MarriageShe married Alexander Gordon on 4 February 1870, in the Manse; Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36523, -63.72419G.

Newspaper Announcement: "At the Manse, on Friday evening, the 4th inst., by the Rev. W. R. Frame, Mr. Alexander Gordon of Pictou, N. S., to Mercer, daughter of William Jamieson, Esq., of New Annan." (Summerside Journal , published Feb 10, 1870).2

sister-in-lawShe was enumerated on the census on 11 April 1891 in the household of Dr. Ewen Cameron, as a sister-in-law, in Grand Manan, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.3

Children with Alexander Gordon

DaughterAnnie Gordon b. About 1872
DaughterLeora A. Gordon b. About 1877

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S14633] Marriage - Mercer Jamieson, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, (published 10 February 1870). Hereinafter cited as Summerside Journal.
  3. [S15773] 1891 Census of Canada, Grand Manan, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, household #54 of Ewen Cameron, 11 April 1891, digital copy of original document, LAC Roll T-6298, Page 10. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Margaret Jane Jamieson1

F, #67730, b. About 1838, d. 12 March 1920
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Parents

FatherWilliam Jamieson, Esq. b. March 1794, d. 30 July 1871
MotherAnn Walker b. 12 March 1801, d. 2 April 1882
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
NameMargaret Jane Jamieson was also known as Margaret Jamieson.2
NameShe was also known as Margaret Jane MacLellan.3
NameShe was also known as Margaret Jane McLellan.2,4
NameShe was also known as Mary Jane Jamieson.5
BirthShe was born About 1838, in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.6
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is in November 1834 in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.7
WitnessShe was a witness at the marriage of James Hunter and Agnes Wilson Walker on 16 July 1856 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G.8,9
MarriageMargaret Jane Jamieson married Stephen McLellan son of Roderick McLellan and Mary McDonald, on 25 June 1860, in Edgarton, Dukes County, Massachusetts, USAG. and they had five children.2,4
WifeMargaret Jane Jamieson was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Stephen McLellan, as his wife, in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Stephen McLellan (age 60) were his wife, Margaret Jamieson (age 50), their children, Alfred (age 19), Elisa (age 17), George (age 13), Idanna (age 11), William (age 9) and Miriam (age 8). Stephen was a farmer. The family religion was Roman Catholic.10
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 1 May 1891 in the household of Stephen McLellan, as his wife, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Stephen McLellan (age 66) were his wife, Margaret Jamieson (age 58), their children, George (age 22), William (age 18). Stephen was a Sea Captain. The family religion was Roman Catholic.11
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 5 June 1900 in the household of Stephen McLellan, as his wife, in 1 Walnut Terrace, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Stephen McLellan (age 70) were his wife, Margaret Jamieson (age 65), their children, Ida (age 28), William (age 26) and Minnie (age 25). Stephen was a Sea Captain, William a merchant tailor, and Minnie a bookkeeper.7
DeathShe died on 12 March 1920.12
BurialShe was buried in Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.12

Children with Stephen McLellan b. About 1835, d. 16 July 1905

SonAlfred James McLellan+ b. 13 April 1861, d. 3 March 1917
DaughterHelen Eliza Davis McLellan b. 1 August 1862
SonGeorge Henry McLellan b. 28 February 1866
DaughterIda Anna McLellan b. 31 July 1871, d. 31 March 1936
DaughterMiriam McLellan b. About 1872
SonWilliam Jamieson McClellan+ b. June 1873, d. 8 April 1926
DaughterMinnie F. McLellan b. March 1875

Citations

  1. [S16003] Find a Grave, Record ID 195215950. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
  2. [S15996] Margaret Jamieson & Stephen McLellan, (25 June 1860), Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915, Record ID 2511::6793040. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  3. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  4. [S2190] M. Louise Moase, The History of New Annan (New Annan: New Annan Women's Institute, 1971), page 51.
  5. [S16008] Baptismal Record, Alfred James McLellan, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Records, Indian River, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, (18 April 1861). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  6. [S15995] Stephen MacLellan & Margaret Jamieson, (25 June 1860), Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915. Record ID 2511::6793040. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  7. [S15998] 1900 United States Federal Census, Newton Ward 2, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, household of Stephen McLellan, 5 June 1900, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1240664, Page 6. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  8. [S2740] Married: James Hunter & Agnes Wilson Walker, Marr. Announcement: James Hunter & Agnes Wilson Walker, The Islander, 25 July 1856, Page 3, published in The Islander Jul 25, 1856; The (Charlottetown) Examiner Jul 28, 1856; Hazards Gazette Jul 26, 1856. Hereinafter cited as Marr. Announcement: James Hunter & Agnes Wilson Walker.
  9. [S3929] Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857, Master Name Index #5, p. 611 , 21 October 1856). Hereinafter cited as Marriages Book Vol. 4, 1852-1857.
  10. [S15999] 1881 Census of Canada, Lot 18, Prince, Prince Edward Island, household #61 of Stephen McLellan, digital copy of original document, LAC Roll C_13162, Pages 16 & 17. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  11. [S16000] 1891 Census of Canada, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #249 of Stephen McLellan, 2 May 1891, digital copy of original document, LAC Roll T-6383, Page 59. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  12. [S16017] Find a Grave, Margaret Jane (Jamieson) McLellan, Memorial ID 168233224. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
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