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Jessie Beairsto¹

F, #96951, b. 1883

Parents

Father	George Aitken Beairsto b. About 1831, d. 7 November 1900
Mother	Mary Eliza Walker b. 15 December 1834, d. 13 March 1883

Relationships	2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:29:03

Birth

Jessie Beairsto was born in 1883, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Jessie was born the same year her mother, Mary, died. Perhaps Mary died in childbirth, or shortly afterwards.¹

Daughter

She was enumerated on the census on 21 May 1891 in the household of George Aitken Beairsto, as a daughter, in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of George Bearisto (age 59) were his second wife, Margaretta Binns (age 38), children by his first wife, Ernest (age 12), Percy (age 10) & Jessy (age 8), and children by his second marriage, Thomas (age 6), Otto (age 3), Eva (age 2) and George (age 4 months). The family religion was Presbyterian.¹

1891 Canada Census, George Beairsto, second wife Margaretta and seven children.

Citations

[S3783] 1891 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, household #517 George A. Beairsto, 6 April 1891, digital copy of original microfilm document, LAC Microfilm T-6383, Pages 111-112. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Percey Beairsto¹

M, #96952, b. 1881

Birth	Aubrey Major Beairsto was born on 29 October 1892, in home, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 2 August 1893 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.355952, -63.124992G.¹

Birth	George Beairsto was born in December 1890, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 21 May 1891 in the household of George Aitken Beairsto, as a son, in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of George Bearisto (age 59) were his second wife, Margaretta Binns (age 38), children by his first wife, Ernest (age 12), Percy (age 10) & Jessy (age 8), and children by his second marriage, Thomas (age 6), Otto (age 3), Eva (age 2) and George (age 4 months). The family religion was Presbyterian.¹ 1891 Canada Census, George Beairsto, second wife Margaretta and seven children.
Death	George Beairsto died on 18 August 1891 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.²
Burial	He was buried in the People's Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.²

Father	John Clay, Jr. b. 1829, d. 22 November 1900
Mother	Jane Townsend Cousins b. 1832, d. 8 September 1899

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Caroline MacKay Clay was also known as Caroline MacKay Beairsto.¹
Name	She was also known as Carrie Clay.^2,3
Name	She was also known as Caroline Clay.⁴
Birth	She was born on 21 March 1875, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of John Clay, Jr., as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his wife Jane (age 48), children Alexander (age 22), Fulton (age 19), William (age 17), Elizabeth (age 14), Mary (age 10) and Caroline (age 6). John was a land surveyor, Alexander a store clerk, Fulton a school teacher. There was also a lodger, Alexander Anderson (age 86), occupation listed as land surveyor. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴ 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Clay, his wife Jane Townsend Cousins, children Alexander, Fulton, William, Elizabeth, Mary and Caroline, and a lodger, Alexander Anderson.
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1891 in the household of John Clay, Jr., as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with John (age 62) were his wife Jane (age 58), children Bessie/Elizabeth (age 20), Nettie/Mary Elisa Anetta (age 18) and Carrie/Caroline (age 16). John was a Deputy Sheriff, Nettie a Music Teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. Jane's brother, John Cousins (age 63) was also living in the household, as well as three unrelated lodgers.² 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John Clay, his wife Jane Townsend Cousins, children Bessie/Elizabeth, Nettie/Mary Anetta and Carrie/Caroline, Jane's brother John Cousins, and three unrelated lodgers.
Marriage	She married William Scott Beairsto son of George Aitken Beairsto and Mary Eliza Walker, on 9 October 1901, in the home of A.A. Clay, New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.¹
Wife	Caroline MacKay Clay was enumerated on the census on 9 June 1911 in the household of William Scott Beairsto, as his wife, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Beairsto (age 37) were his wife, Caroline Clay (age 36), their daughter Mary (age 8) and Caroline's sister Elizabeth (age 42). William worked in a general store. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁵
Census	She was head of the household in the census in 1921 in 1409 5th St. West, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Carrie Clay (age 46), now widowed, was her daughter Mary (age 18) and two lodgers. Carrie was a stenographer.⁶
Death	She died on 19 April 1955 in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.¹

Daughter	Mary Clay Beairsto b. May 1903, d. May 1928
Son	Otto Scott Beairsto b. 23 September 1906, d. 9 May 1910

Father	William Scott Beairsto b. 15 March 1874, d. 21 June 1911
Mother	Caroline MacKay Clay b. 21 March 1875, d. 19 April 1955

Name	Mary Clay Beairsto was also known as Mary Beairsto.²
Birth	She was born in May 1903, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 9 June 1911 in the household of William Scott Beairsto, as a daughter, in Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Beairsto (age 37) were his wife, Caroline Clay (age 36), their daughter Mary (age 8) and Caroline's sister Elizabeth (age 42). William worked in a general store. The family religion was Presbyterian.³
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Caroline MacKay Clay, as a daughter, in 1409 5th St. West, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Carrie Clay (age 46), now widowed, was her daughter Mary (age 18) and two lodgers. Carrie was a stenographer.²
Death	Mary Clay Beairsto died in May 1928, in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG.¹

Father	William Henry Bynon b. 29 September 1862, d. 25 January 1931
Mother	Lucy Jane Walker b. 1868, d. 1923

Name	Pearl Mable Bynon was also known as Pearl Bynon.²
Name	She was also known as Pearl Mable Thompson.¹
Birth	She was born on 19 June 1900, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 31 March 1901 in the household of William Henry Bynon, as a daughter, in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Henry were his wife, Lucy (Walker) and daughter Pearl M.² 1901 Canada Census, household of Wm. Henry and Lucy L. (Walker) Bynon. Lot 28, East Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1911 in the household of William Henry Bynon, as a daughter, in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Henry were his wife Lucy, daughter Pearl and son Mabon. The family religion was listed as Methodist, and Henry's occupation as farmer.³
Marriage	She married John W. Thompson son of John R. Thompson and Eliza E.¹
Death	Pearl Mable Bynon died in 1978.¹
Interred	She was buried in the plot of John W. Thompson, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44777, -63.62867G. Inscription: THOMPSON / John W. Thompson / 1883 - 1954 / His Wife / Pearl Mable Bynon / 1900 - 1978 / Ella J. Thompson / 1878 - 1904.^1,4 Tombstone, John W. Thompson (1883-1954), his wife Pearl Mable Bynon (1900-1978), his sister Ella J. Thompson (1878-1904). Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Father	Frederick Wilmot Palmer, Sr. b. 16 February 1870, d. 15 September 1957
Mother	Bertha Blanche Slipp b. 3 May 1879, d. 1926

Birth	G. Raymond Palmer was born in 1911.¹
Death	He died in 1911.¹
Interred	He was buried in the plot of Frederick Wilmot Palmer, Sr., in the Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. square grey granite. Inscription: Fred W. Palmer / 1870 - 1957 / His Wife / Bertha B. Slipp / 1879 - 1926 / PALMER.Right: Sons / G. Raymond / 1911-1911 / Donald S. / 1918-1919.Flat footstones: Father - Mother - Donald - Raymond.^2,1 Tombstone, Frederick Palmer (1870-1957),his wife Bertha B. Slipp (1879-1926), and their sons Raymond and Donald (1918-1919), Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Father	Frederick Wilmot Palmer, Sr. b. 16 February 1870, d. 15 September 1957
Mother	Bertha Blanche Slipp b. 3 May 1879, d. 1926

Name	Florence Nightingale Leitch was also known as Florence Leitch.²
Name	She was also known as Florence Nightingale Clay.¹
Birth	She was born on 29 September 1863, in Stanhope, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.^1,3
Marr Bond	He posted a marriage bond on 30 June 1890.⁴
Marriage	She married William Leslie Clay son of John Clay, Jr., and Jane Townsend Cousins, on 2 July 1890, in Stanhope, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "At Stanhope on Wednesday the 2nd inst., by the Rev James Allan, Rev. W. Leslie Clay of Summerside to Florence N. daughter of the late John C. Leitch of Stanhope." [Island Farmer Jul 10, 1890].^5,6,1,7
Wife	Florence Nightingale Leitch was enumerated on the census on 24 April 1891 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as his wife, in Moosejaw, Assiniboia West, the Territories, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 27) was his wife, Florence Leitch (age 27). William was a clergyman. They were Presbyterian.²
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as his wife, in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 37) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 37), their children, Margaret (age 9), John (age 7), Helen (age 6) and Florence (age 1). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁸
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as his wife, in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 47) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 46), their children, Margaret Jean (age 19), Jack Leitch (age 18), Helen Amelia (age 16), Florence Mary (age 11) and Kathleen Mabel (age 7). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Mae Minta Leitch (age 42). William was a clergyman. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁹
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of William Leslie Clay, as his wife, in 821 Linden Ave., Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Clay (age 58) were his wife, Florence Leitch (age 58), their children, Margaret (age 29), John (age 27), Helen (age 25), Mary (age 21) and Kathleen (age 16). Also enumerated in the household was Florence's sister, Margaret Leitch (age 54). William was an office clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹⁰
Death	She died on 17 June 1945 in Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.^3,1

Daughter	Margaret Jean Clay b. 30 September 1891, d. 17 April 1982
Son	John Leitch Clay b. 26 April 1893, d. 22 January 1951
Daughter	Helen Amelia Clay+ b. 25 September 1894, d. 3 January 1957
Son	Leslie Dawson Clay b. 18 October 1896, d. 31 October 1898
Daughter	Florence Mary Minto Clay b. 25 August 1899, d. 19 March 1968
Daughter	Kathleen Mabel Clay b. 3 March 1904, d. 14 March 1993

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	4 October 2021 00:00:00

Birth	Donald S. Palmer was born in 1918.¹
Death	He died in 1919.¹
Interred	He was buried in the plot of Frederick Wilmot Palmer, Sr., in the Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. square grey granite. Inscription: Fred W. Palmer / 1870 - 1957 / His Wife / Bertha B. Slipp / 1879 - 1926 / PALMER.Right: Sons / G. Raymond / 1911-1911 / Donald S. / 1918-1919.Flat footstones: Father - Mother - Donald - Raymond.^2,1 Tombstone, Frederick Palmer (1870-1957),his wife Bertha B. Slipp (1879-1926), and their sons Raymond and Donald (1918-1919), Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Birth	James Stewart Walker was born on 17 January 1869.²
Baptism	He was baptized on 22 July 1869 in York United Church, West Covehead, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG; the officiating clergyman was James Allan.²
Marr Lic	He and Eva Ann Clark obtained a marriage license on 9 July 1890. Walker, James StewartSpouse, Clarke, Eva Ann.³
Marr Bond	He posted a marriage bond on 9 July 1890.¹
Marriage	He married first Eva Ann Clark daughter of Charles Clark and Agnes --, on 9 July 1890 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, they were married by Rev. W. W. Brewer, Methodist Minister, Charlottetown. Witnesses were John Jordan Walker & Amanda Jane Clarke. James was a bachelor living in Brackley Point, Eva was a spinster living in Charlottetown Royalty.^3,4
Marriage	James Stewart Walker married second May Roberts daughter of William Roberts and Elizabeth A., About 1903.⁵
Census	James Stewart Walker was head of the household in the census on 14 June 1911 in 14 Bayfield St., Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 41) were his wife May Roberts (age 28), children James (age 18), George (age 16), John (age 6), Arthur (age 5) and Clarence (age 6 months). James was a police officer for the city of Charlottetown. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶
Death	He died on 21 April 1943 in East Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.^7,8
Burial	He was buried in the People's Cemetery, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Inscription: WALKER / May Roberts / beloved wife of / James S. Walker / 1883 - 1933 / James Stewart Walker / 1869 - 1943 / missing at Regina Trench / Austin H. Walker 1891 - 1916 / Killed in Action / James G. Walker 1893 - 1916.⁸

Son	Austin Harry Walker b. 28 June 1891, d. 9 October 1916
Son	James Gilbert Walker b. 21 May 1893, d. 13 June 1916
Son	George Clark Walker b. 22 May 1895
Son	David Arthur Walker b. 17 November 1898

Son	John Walker b. August 1904
Son	Arthur Willard Walker b. 30 January 1906
Son	Clarence Elmer Walker b. 5 December 1910, d. 23 September 1995
Daughter	Dulcinia Blanche Walker b. 10 January 1913
Daughter	Maria May Walker b. 11 April 1914

Father	James Muirhead b. 15 November 1817, d. 1903
Mother	Zillah Townsend b. 1820, d. 1898

Relationships	2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:56:07

Name	James Colin Muirhead was also known as Colin Muirhead.²
Birth	He was born in 1857, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.^3,2
Baptism	He was baptized on 4 October 1857 in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36518, -63.72410G.¹
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of James Muirhead in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household were his wife Zillah (Townsend), daughters Janet, Zillah & Alexandria, and sons Colin, John & William. The family religion was Presbyterian. James's occupation was surveyor of shipping. Occupation of Colin was store clerk, John a drugist. William's occupation was entered as "not given".³ 1881 Canada Census - James Muirhead household. Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Death	James Colin Muirhead died in 1938.²
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40564, -63.77758G. Inscription: James Muirhead / Born 1817, / Died 1903, / AET. 86. / Also His / Beloved Wife / Zillah Townsend / Born 1820, / Died 1898. / AET. 78. / - / Blessed are the dead / Who die in the Lord. / MUIRHEAD.Left: J. Colin / 1857-1938 / Alexandra / 1867-1955.Right: Also Their / Eldest Son / Robert / Died in / Chicago, Ill. / June 6, 1910, / AET. 61. / - / Their Daughter / Janet M. / 1851-1920.Back: Their Daughter / Zillah / April 19, 1922. / - / Their / Son / John / 1861-1933.² Tombstone, James Muirhead (1817-1903), Zillah Townsend (1820-1898) and children, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Front inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.