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John Percy Sweet1

M, #70753, b. 6 May 1903

Parents

FatherSamuel Metherall Sweet b. 9 December 1848, d. 15 October 1918
MotherIsabelle Murray b. 19 October 1864, d. 27 October 1945
Last Edited 6 August 2017 00:00:00
BirthJohn Percy Sweet was born on 6 May 1903.1
MarriageHe married Annie Irene Ellis on 27 October 1927.1

Children with Annie Irene Ellis b. 2 February 1912

DaughterCharlotte Isobelle Sweet b. 9 February 1929, d. 3 March 1929
SonSamuel Frank Sweet b. 2 September 1934, d. 16 July 1966

Citations

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

Annie Irene Ellis1

F, #70754, b. 2 February 1912
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthAnnie Irene Ellis was born on 2 February 1912.1
MarriageShe married John Percy Sweet son of Samuel Metherall Sweet and Isabelle Murray, on 27 October 1927.1

Children with John Percy Sweet b. 6 May 1903

DaughterCharlotte Isobelle Sweet b. 9 February 1929, d. 3 March 1929
SonSamuel Frank Sweet b. 2 September 1934, d. 16 July 1966

Citations

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

Charlotte Isobelle Sweet1

F, #70757, b. 9 February 1929, d. 3 March 1929

Parents

FatherJohn Percy Sweet b. 6 May 1903
MotherAnnie Irene Ellis b. 2 February 1912
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthCharlotte Isobelle Sweet was born on 9 February 1929.1
DeathShe died on 3 March 1929.1

Citations

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

Herman Arnold Smallman1

M, #70759, b. 21 April 1925
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthHerman Arnold Smallman was born on 21 April 1925.1

Citations

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

Samuel Frank Sweet1

M, #70767, b. 2 September 1934, d. 16 July 1966

Parents

FatherJohn Percy Sweet b. 6 May 1903
MotherAnnie Irene Ellis b. 2 February 1912
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthSamuel Frank Sweet was born on 2 September 1934.1
DeathHe died on 16 July 1966.1

Citations

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

Jacob Murray1

M, #70771, b. 31 March 1837, d. 1917

Parents

FatherGeorge Murray b. 1796, d. 10 March 1873
MotherLetitia Heaney b. 1800, d. 11 May 1866
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJacob Murray was born on 31 March 1837, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Charlotte Graham daughter of John Graham and Isobella D. Adams, in 1863.1
DeathJacob Murray died in 1917.1

Child with Charlotte Graham b. 1844, d. 1915

DaughterIsabelle Murray+ b. 19 October 1864, d. 27 October 1945

Citations

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

Charlotte Graham1

F, #70772, b. 1844, d. 1915

Parents

Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
BirthCharlotte Graham was born in 1844.1
MarriageShe married Jacob Murray son of George Murray and Letitia Heaney, in 1863.1
DeathCharlotte Graham died in 1915.1

Child with Jacob Murray b. 31 March 1837, d. 1917

DaughterIsabelle Murray+ b. 19 October 1864, d. 27 October 1945

Citations

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

John Graham1

M, #70774

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthJohn Graham was born, in Lot 11, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageHe married Isobella D. Adams daughter of Adams James, Sr., and Catherine Cole.1

Child with Isobella D. Adams

DaughterCharlotte Graham+ b. 1844, d. 1915

Citations

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

Isobella D. Adams1

F, #70775

Parents

Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageIsobella D. Adams married John Graham son of Donald Graham and Catherine Brown.1

Child with John Graham

DaughterCharlotte Graham+ b. 1844, d. 1915

Citations

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

Donald Graham1

M, #70776
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageDonald Graham married Catherine Brown.1
NoteDonald and Catherine emigrated from Scotland and settled at Grahams Road near New London, Prince Edward Island.1

Citations

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

Catherine Brown1

F, #70777
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageCatherine Brown married Donald Graham.1

Child with Donald Graham

SonJohn Graham+

Citations

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

George Murray1

M, #70778, b. 1796, d. 10 March 1873

Parents

Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthGeorge Murray was born in 1796, in County Kings (now Offaly), IrelandG.1
MarriageHe married Letitia Heaney George was a lay preacher in the Anglican Church at Alberton. George and Leticia lived in Lot 17 from 1834 to 1837. In 1837 they moved to Lot 11and settled at Fredericks Cove. In later years they moved to Piusville to live with their son, Jacob.1
DeathHe died on 10 March 1873.1
BurialHe was buried in St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Child with Letitia Heaney b. 1800, d. 11 May 1866

SonJacob Murray+ b. 31 March 1837, d. 1917

Citations

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

Letitia Heaney1

F, #70779, b. 1800, d. 11 May 1866
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameLetitia Heaney was also known as Letitia Murray.1
BirthShe was born in 1800, in IrelandG.1
MarriageShe married George Murray son of John Murray and Catherine Bateman, George was a lay preacher in the Anglican Church at Alberton. George and Leticia lived in Lot 17 from 1834 to 1837. In 1837 they moved to Lot 11and settled at Fredericks Cove. In later years they moved to Piusville to live with their son, Jacob.1
DeathLetitia Heaney died on 11 May 1866.1

Child with George Murray b. 1796, d. 10 March 1873

SonJacob Murray+ b. 31 March 1837, d. 1917

Citations

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

John Murray1

M, #70780
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageJohn Murray married Catherine Bateman.1

Child with Catherine Bateman

SonGeorge Murray+ b. 1796, d. 10 March 1873

Citations

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

Catherine Bateman1

F, #70781
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageCatherine Bateman married John Murray.1

Child with John Murray

SonGeorge Murray+ b. 1796, d. 10 March 1873

Citations

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

James Robert Arnett1

M, #70784, b. 28 November 1851, d. 10 April 1942
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:29:03
NameJames Robert Arnett was also known as James Arnett.2
BirthHe was born on 28 November 1851, in Crapaud, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG.3
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 18 December 1852 in Prince Edward IslandG.4,5
MarriageHe married Jennie Mackay daughter of William McKay and Rachel Hamilton Walker, in 1878, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. James was a bachelor living in Albany, Lot 27, Jane was a spinster also living in Albany.6,2
CensusJames Robert Arnett was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James (age 29) were his wife, Jennie MacKay (age 27), their son Harry (age 2). James was a farmer. James and Harry were Methodist, Jennie was Presbyterian.7
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 21 April 1891 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James (age 39) were his wife, Jennie MacKay (age 37), their children, Harry (age 11), Frank (age 9), Laura (age 7) and William (age 2). James was a farmer. James was Methodist, the rest of the family Presbyterian.2
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of James (age 49) were his wife, Jennie MacKay (age 47), their children, Laura (age 17) and William (age 12). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.4
FatherHe appeared on the census in 1931 in the household of Harry W. Arnett, as his father, in Albany, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Harry arnett (age 53) were his wife, Annie Burns (age 56), their son Ernest (age 25) and Harry's father James (age 79). Harry was a farmer, Ernest a farm labourer working on his father's farm. The family religion was the United Church of Canada. Enumerated in the household of Harry arnett (age 53) were his wife, Annie Burns (age 56), their son Ernest (age 25) and Harry's father James (age 79). Harry was a farmer, Ernest a farm labourer working on his father's farm. The family religion was the United Church of Canada.8
DeathJames Robert Arnett died on 10 April 1942.3,5
InterredHe was buried in the plot of William Harrison Arnett, in the United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.30273, -63.68979G.

Inscription: William Harrison Arnett / 1890 - 1915 / Jennie wife of James Arnett / 1854 - 1921 / James Arnett / 1851 - 1942 / Asleep in Jesus Blessed Sleep / ARNETTLeft: John R. Arnett / 1904 - 1934Right: John R. Arnett / 1927 - 1984Back: Harry W. Arnett / 1879 - 1951 / His Wife / Annie L. Burns / 1875 - 1968 / Their Son / Ernest E. / 1905 - 1989.5

Marker, William Harrison Arnett (c1890-1915), his parents Jennie MacKay (1854-1921), & James Arnett (1851-1921), John R. Arnett (1904-1934), John R. Arnett (1927-1984), Harry W. Arnett (1879-1951), his wife Annie L. Burns (1875-1968), their son Ernest E. Arnett (1905-1989). United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.
Left inscription detail.
Right inscription detail.
Back inscription detail.

Children with Jennie Mackay b. 6 May 1854, d. 1921

SonHarry W. Arnett+ b. 1879, d. 29 July 1951
SonFrank Arnett b. About 1882
DaughterLaura Leslie Alice Arnett+ b. 2 February 1884, d. 1971
SonWilliam Harrison Arnett+ b. 1 February 1889, d. 13 November 1915

Citations

  1. [S15047] Baptismal Record, transcription, Laura Leslie Alice Arnett, Public Archives and Records Office, Charlottetown; United Church Records, Bedeque, Prince County; Record Book Number 1; Record Book Page 166, (12 August 1884). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.
  2. [S11820] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #118 of James Arnett, 21 April 1891, digital copy of original census document, LAC Roll T-6383, Page 27. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S15049] Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Vital Records, United Church of Canada (Bedeque) Records, FHL microfilm 1630101, PARO, Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Vital Records.
  4. [S15048] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #91 of James Arnett, digital copy of original census document, LAC microfilm reels T-6428 to T6556; Page 10. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S11821] Cemetery Marker, United Church Cemetery, Searletown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. William Arnett family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 4 September 2016.
  6. [S15053] James R. Arnett & Jane MacKay, (1878), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage Bonds, 1878. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  7. [S15050] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household #192 of James Arnett, digital copy of original census document, LAC Microfilm reel C-13162, Page 46. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  8. [S18308] 1931 Census of Canada, household of Harry Arnett, (Library and Archives Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Seventh Census of Canada, 1931), digital copy of original census document, Folder Number T-27187. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Adams James, Sr.1

M, #70785
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAdams James, Sr., was born, in ScotlandG.1
MarriageHe married Catherine Cole daughter of David Cole.1
NoteJames Sr. emigrated from Scotland prior to 1792. By 1798 he and Catherine were residing in Lot 24, very likely at Rustico. The Adams family later moved to Malpeque, Lot 18 before finally settling in Lot 11.1

Child with Catherine Cole

DaughterIsobella D. Adams+

Citations

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

Catherine Cole1

F, #70786

Parents

FatherDavid Cole
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
MarriageCatherine Cole married Adams James, Sr..1

Citations

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

David Cole1

M, #70787
Last Edited 11 March 2002 00:00:00
NoteDavid Cole of New London, Prince Edward Island, immigrated to the Island on the Elizabeth in 1775.1

Child

DaughterCatherine Cole+

Citations

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

Thomas Hooper, Jr.1

M, #70790, b. 1772, d. 6 February 1836

Parents

FatherThomas Hooper, Esq., Sr. b. About 1734, d. 1816
MotherAnn b. About 1738, d. 1782
Relationships5th great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:24:04
BirthThomas Hooper, Jr., was born in 1772, in New JerseyG.2,3,1
SonHe was enumerated on the census in 1798 in the household of Thomas Hooper, Esq., Sr., as a son, in Lot 26, Bedeque, Prince County, St. John's IslandG. enumerated in the household of Thomas Hooper Esq. (age 64) were his wife Ann (age 60), their sons Thomas Jr. (age 26) and Elisha (age 16).4
MarriageThomas Hooper, Jr., married Elizabeth Cole daughter of Benjamin Cole and Isabella Robins, in 1807.5,1
DeathThomas Hooper, Jr., died on 6 February 1836 in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BurialHe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36172, -63.72589G.

Inscription: In Memory Of / Thomas Hooper / Died / Feb. 6, 1836 / AEt. 64 | Elizabeth Cole / his wife / Died / June 10, 1866, / AEt. 78. / Philips [stonecutter].1

Tombstone, Thomas Hooper Jr. (1772-1836) and Elizabeth Cole (1788-1866) and family. North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Children with Elizabeth Cole b. 1788, d. 10 June 1866

SonJohn R. Hooper
DaughterMary Hooper+ b. 1807, d. 1846
DaughterAnn Hooper+ b. 1 January 1811, d. 2 March 1846
DaughterIsabella Hooper b. 1813
SonAlexander A. Hooper+ b. 1816, d. 1 July 1894
DaughterMargaret Graham Hooper b. 1819, d. 14 February 1895
DaughterEliza Hooper+ b. 1829, d. 10 February 1896

Citations

  1. [S2657] Cemetery Marker Thomas Hooper & Elizabeth Cole. Elizabeth Cole, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, August 2005.
  2. [S4262] household of Eliza (Hooper) Walker, 2 May 1891 Microfilm T-6383, Family #184, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 26, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada .
  3. [S2464] Dave Hunter, online www.islandregister.com/hooper1.html, Dave Hunter , p. 34.
  4. [S12159] Duncan Campbell, History of Prince Edward Island (44 Queen Street, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Bremner Brothers, 1875), page 214. Hereinafter cited as History of Prince Edward Island.
  5. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Delvina MacCaull1

F, #70791, b. 1863, d. 3 January 1888

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
NameDelvina MacCaull was also known as Dalvina McCaull.2
BirthShe was born in 1863.1
DeathShe died on 3 January 1888.1
BurialShe was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36180, -63.72609G.

Inscription: In Memory / of / Dalvina / Daughter of / Henry & Dalvina / McCaull / Died / Jan. 3, 1888. / Æt. 25.2

Cemetery marker, Dalvina MacCaull (1863-1888). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S13329] Cemetery marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Dalvina McCaull, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 16 June 2018.

Jane Weeks1

F, #70792, b. 1834, d. 19 March 1916
Last Edited 20 November 2017 00:00:00
NameJane Weeks was also known as Jane Hall.1
BirthShe was born in 1834.1
MarriageShe married Samuel Brewer Hall son of Samuel Hall and Sarah Brewer.1
DeathJane Weeks died on 19 March 1916.1
Principal 2She witnessed the burial of Samuel Brewer Hall and Jane Weeks in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40473, -63.77642G.2
Tombstone, Samuel B. Hall (1814-1910), his wife Jane weeks (1834-1916). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Front inscription detail.

Partner with Samuel Brewer Hall b. 1814, d. 25 April 1910

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S12369] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Samuel B. Hall & Jane Weeks, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 7 July 2017.

Ernest Chapman Jardine1

M, #70793, b. 1912, d. 1914

Parents

FatherJames Corrie Jardine b. 13 March 1874, d. 1 December 1932
MotherIda Mills b. 26 September 1870, d. 27 December 1913
Last Edited 20 November 2017 00:00:00
BirthErnest Chapman Jardine was born in 1912.1
DeathHe died in 1914.1
InterredHe was buried in the plot of James Corrie Jardine, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40435, -63.77666G.

Inscription: JARDINE / James Corrie Jardine / 1874 - 1932 / Ida Mill Jardine

1872 - 1913 / Ernest Chapman Jardine / 1912 - 1914.2

Tombstone,James Corrie Jardine (1874-1932), his wife Ida Mills (1872-1913), their son Ernest Chapman Jardine (1912-1914). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S12368] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James Corrie Jardine family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 7 July 2017.

Adeline Craswell1

F, #70796, b. 1840, d. 29 January 1896

Parents

FatherAnthony Craswell b. 1 June 1798, d. 11 September 1885
MotherSarah Jewell
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthAdeline Craswell was born in 1840, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
MarriageShe married John Mill, Jr., son of John Mill, Sr., and Elizabeth Sweet, on 26 August 1859, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
DeathAdeline Craswell died on 29 January 1896 in Mill's Point, Clermont, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1

Children with John Mill, Jr. b. 6 December 1822, d. 10 August 1891

DaughterNora Jane Mills b. 19 September 1860, d. 5 August 1947
DaughterHelena Mills b. 20 December 1861, d. 1946
SonHenry G. Mill+ b. 20 July 1863, d. 30 June 1940
SonFranklin Mill b. 24 April 1865
DaughterAmy Mills+ b. 26 July 1867, d. 29 May 1912
DaughterIda Mills+ b. 26 September 1870, d. 27 December 1913
DaughterMary Mills b. 2 June 1875, d. 26 March 1965
DaughterClara May Mill b. 14 May 1877, d. 2 November 1963
DaughterAdella Elizabeth Mill+ b. 26 September 1879, d. 5 March 1960
DaughterJessie Louise Mill+ b. 1 October 1882, d. 25 September 1974

Citations

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