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Clayton Robert Corey1

M, #98851, b. October 1892

Parents

FatherCharles Myron Corey b. September 1859, d. 22 May 1949
MotherCarrie Sophia Reinholt b. 21 December 1864, d. 8 February 1939
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameClayton Robert Corey was also known as Clayton Corey.1
NameHe was also known as Doc Corey.1
BirthHe was born in October 1892, in Iowa, USAG.2
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 3 June 1896 in Iowa, USAG. a birth year of ca. 1897 appears on the 1920 census return.3,1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon & Clayton, and daughters Cleon & Thelma. A servant, John Paulis, was also enumerated. Charles was a farmer.2
1900 US Census, Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon & Clayton, and daughters Cleon & Thelma. A servant, John Paulis, was also enumerated.
WitnessClayton Robert Corey was enumerated on the census in 1910 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn. Charles worked with livestock.3
1910 US Census, Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn.
WitnessClayton Robert Corey was enumerated on the census in 1920 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford. Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn. Charles was a rancher.4
1920 US Census, Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, family of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn.
MarriageClayton Robert Corey married Jessie they lived in Richland, Benton County, Washington. Clayton worked for the Hanford Atomic Plant.1

Child with Jessie

DaughterBetty Corey b. 7 January 1922

Citations

  1. [S4991] Correspondence with Thomas Peterson, -Austin, Texas, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S4993] 1900 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623-442, Page 18A, Enumeration district 143. Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4992] 1910 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624-1488, Page 1B Page 40, Image 804. Township 3, Enumeration district 103, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S4994] 1920 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1920, Microfilm, Roll T625-1724, Page 3B, Enumeration district 192, Image 278. Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Thelma Minetta Corey1

F, #98852, b. 12 February 1899

Parents

FatherCharles Myron Corey b. September 1859, d. 22 May 1949
MotherCarrie Sophia Reinholt b. 21 December 1864, d. 8 February 1939
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameThelma Minetta Corey was also known as Thelma Corey.1
NameShe was also known as Thelma Minetta Wiseman.1
BirthShe was born on 12 February 1899.1
Alt-Birth2Another alternate birth date is in June 1895 in Iowa, USAG. this date was entered in the 1900 census return.2
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is About 1898 in Iowa, USAG. a birth year of ca. 1900 was entered in the 1920 census return.3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon & Clayton, and daughters Cleon & Thelma. A servant, John Paulis, was also enumerated. Charles was a farmer.2
1900 US Census, Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon & Clayton, and daughters Cleon & Thelma. A servant, John Paulis, was also enumerated.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1910 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn. Charles worked with livestock.3
1910 US Census, Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1920 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford. Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn. Charles was a rancher.4
1920 US Census, Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, family of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn.
MarriageShe married Roy Wiseman they were ranchers west of Fort Pierre, Stanley County, South Dakota, one of the largest ranches in the U.S. They purchased most of their land during the Depression at 67 cents per acre. they had two daughters.1

Children with Roy Wiseman

DaughterLorraine Wiseman
DaughterKareen Wiseman b. 11 December 1923

Citations

  1. [S4991] Correspondence with Thomas Peterson, -Austin, Texas, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S4993] 1900 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623-442, Page 18A, Enumeration district 143. Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4992] 1910 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624-1488, Page 1B Page 40, Image 804. Township 3, Enumeration district 103, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  4. [S4994] 1920 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1920, Microfilm, Roll T625-1724, Page 3B, Enumeration district 192, Image 278. Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Paul Byron Corey1

M, #98853, b. 12 February 1902

Parents

FatherCharles Myron Corey b. September 1859, d. 22 May 1949
MotherCarrie Sophia Reinholt b. 21 December 1864, d. 8 February 1939
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NamePaul Byron Corey was also known as Paul Corey.1
BirthHe was born on 12 February 1902, in Iowa, USAG. a birth year of ca. 1903 was entered in the 1920 census return.2,1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1910 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn. Charles worked with livestock.2
1910 US Census, Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn.
WitnessPaul Byron Corey was enumerated on the census in 1920 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford. Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn. Charles was a rancher.3
1920 US Census, Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, family of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn.

Citations

  1. [S4991] Correspondence with Thomas Peterson, -Austin, Texas, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S4992] 1910 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624-1488, Page 1B Page 40, Image 804. Township 3, Enumeration district 103, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4994] 1920 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1920, Microfilm, Roll T625-1724, Page 3B, Enumeration district 192, Image 278. Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Kathryn J. Corey1,2

F, #98854, b. 9 December 1905

Parents

FatherCharles Myron Corey b. September 1859, d. 22 May 1949
MotherCarrie Sophia Reinholt b. 21 December 1864, d. 8 February 1939
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameKathryn J. Corey was also known as Cathrine J. Corey.3
NameShe was also known as Kathryn J. Hays.1
BirthShe was born on 9 December 1905, in Iowa, USAG. this birth year also appeared on the 1920 census return.3,1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1910 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn. Charles worked with livestock.3
1910 US Census, Township 3, Stanley County, South Dakota, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Cathrine/Kathryn.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1920 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford. Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn. Charles was a rancher.2
1920 US Census, Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, family of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon, Clayton & Paul, and daughters Thelma & Kathryn.

Citations

  1. [S4991] Correspondence with Thomas Peterson, -Austin, Texas, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S4994] 1920 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1920, Microfilm, Roll T625-1724, Page 3B, Enumeration district 192, Image 278. Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  3. [S4992] 1910 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624-1488, Page 1B Page 40, Image 804. Township 3, Enumeration district 103, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Cleone A. Corey1,2,3

F, #98855, b. 17 November 1889

Parents

FatherCharles Myron Corey b. September 1859, d. 22 May 1949
MotherCarrie Sophia Reinholt b. 21 December 1864, d. 8 February 1939
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameCleone A. Corey was also known as Cleone A. Ettswold.2
BirthShe was born on 17 November 1889.2
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is in April 1888 in Iowa, USAG. this birth date appears in the 1900 census return.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1900 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon & Clayton, and daughters Cleon & Thelma. A servant, John Paulis, was also enumerated. Charles was a farmer.1
1900 US Census, Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa, household of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, sons Clifford, Vernon & Clayton, and daughters Cleon & Thelma. A servant, John Paulis, was also enumerated.
MarriageShe married Ole T. Ettesvold they farmed either in either Letcher, Sanborn County, or Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota.2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1920 in the household of Ole T. Ettesvold in Blendon, Davison County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household were his wife Cleone (Corey), daughter Agnes (age 9), sons Avis (age 5, 2 months) and Arvid (age 7 months). Ollie was a farmer, and rented their home.3
1920 US Census, Blendon, Davison County, South Dakota, household of Ole T. Ettesvold, his wife Cleone (Corey), daughter Agnes, and sons Avis & Arvid.

Children with Ole T. Ettesvold b. About 1888

DaughterAgnes C. Ettesvold b. About 1911
SonAvis Ettswold b. 19 November 1914
SonArvid Charles Ettesvold b. 23 June 1919
DaughterHelen Ettesvold b. 31 December 1921

Citations

  1. [S4993] 1900 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623-442, Page 18A, Enumeration district 143. Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S4991] Correspondence with Thomas Peterson, -Austin, Texas, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  3. [S5004] 1920 US Census - Ole T. Ettesvold, Household of Ole T. Ettesvold, 1920, Microfilm, Roll T625-1716, Page 3A, Enumeration district 65, Image 871. Blendon, Davison County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Mary A. O'Reilly1,2

F, #98856, b. 23 May 1902, d. 7 August 1990
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameMary A. O'Reilly was also known as Mary A. Corey.1
BirthShe was born on 23 May 1902, in South Dakota, USAG.1,2
MarriageShe married Clifford Myron Corey son of Charles Myron Corey and Carrie Sophia Reinholt, they lost the 5,000 acre farm in Wendte, South Dakota, during the Depression. After the Depression they moved to Beresford, South Dakota.1,2
WitnessMary A. O'Reilly was enumerated on the census in 1930 in the household of Charles Myron Corey in Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, USAG. included in the household with Charles were his wife Carrie, son Clifford and Cifford's wife Mary. Charles was a farmer, and owned his farm. Clifford was a labourer. Mary was a teacher in a rural school.1
1930 US Census, Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota, family of Charles Corey, his wife Carrie, their son Clifford, his wife Mary.
DeathShe died on 7 August 1990.2
BurialShe was buried in Beresford, South Dakota, USAG.2

Partner with Clifford Myron Corey b. 7 June 1891, d. 3 June 1975

Citations

  1. [S4995] 1930 US Census - Charles M. Corey, Household of Charles M. Corey, 1930, Microfilm, Roll 2231, Page 1A, Enumeration district 15, Image 45.0. Wendte, Stanley County, South Dakota. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
  2. [S4991] Correspondence with Thomas Peterson, -Austin, Texas, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Thomas Cannon1

M, #98883, b. 12 June 1860

Parents

FatherCharles Cannon b. 19 March 1814, d. 17 March 1898
MotherMary Townsend Rayner b. 14 January 1816, d. 2 October 1900
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
BirthThomas Cannon was born on 12 June 1860, in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 23 October 1860 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was R.W. Dyer.1

Citations

  1. [S4996] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 8.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Thomas Cannon.

Joseph Charles Cannon1

M, #98884, b. 1 August 1852, d. 1 February 1937

Parents

FatherCharles Cannon b. 19 March 1814, d. 17 March 1898
MotherMary Townsend Rayner b. 14 January 1816, d. 2 October 1900
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 30 April 2024 16:01:14
NameJoseph Charles Cannon was also known as Joseph Cannon.2
BirthHe was born on 1 August 1852, in Lot 3, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1,3
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is in August 1853 in Prince Edward IslandG. this incorrect birth year was recorded in the 1900 census.4
BaptismHe was baptized on 12 January 1853 in St. James Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.56728, -63.87870G; the officiating clergyman was W. Cooper.1
MarriageHe married Amelia Coles Crossman daughter of Alexander Crossman and Sarah Rayner, on 19 October 1875, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they were married by license, by Charles W. Hamilton. Witnesses were William Baker & Mary McLaren.5
Marriage Registration, Joseph Charles Cannon and Amelia C. Crossman, 19 October 1875.
CensusJoseph Charles Cannon was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 26) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 22), their children Charles Enos (age 3) and Sarah (age 1). Joseph was a farm labourer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Charles Cannon, his wife Amelia Crossman, their son Charles Enos and daughter Sarah.
ImmigrationHe immigrated to USAG in 1882.6
NatlzationHe was naturalized on 2 November 1892 in 2nd District Court, Abington-Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG.3
US Naturalization Record, Joseph Charles Cannon. 2 November 1892.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census in June 1900 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Joseph (age 46) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 40), their children William (age 18), Mary (age 16), Carl (age 8) and Earl (age 6). [In this census he declared that he immigrated in 1879, which is incorrect as he and his young family were still in Prince Edward Island for the 1881 census.].4
1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Household of Joseph Charles Cannon, his wife Amelia Crossman, their children William, Mary, Carl and Earl.
CensusHe was head of the household in the census on 30 April 1910 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Joseph (age 50) were his wife Amelia Crossman (age 45), their sons Charles (age 34), Carl (age 18) and Earl (age 16). Joseph was a welter in a shoe factory, Charles was a treer in a shoe factory, Carl was a machinist. They lived in the adjacent household to their son William and his family.7
DeathHe died on 1 February 1937 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG.6
BurialHe was buried in Hanover, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG.6

Children with Amelia Coles Crossman b. 31 May 1850

SonCharles Enis Cannon+ b. About 1878
DaughterSarah Cannon b. About 1880
SonWilliam Otis Cannon b. April 1882
DaughterMary Emily Cannon b. July 1883
SonCarl W. Cannon b. February 1892
SonEarl M. Cannon b. May 1894

Citations

  1. [S4997] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon, St. James Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 22.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Joseph Charles Cannon.
  2. [S7524] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #210, of Joseph Charles Cannon, 1881, digital image of census page, Roll C_13162. Library & Archives Canada. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  3. [S7526] Naturalization, digital copy of index card, Microfilm 58, Certificate Vol. 1, page 208, (2 November 1892); National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S7525] 1900 US Census, Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, household #86, of Joseph Charles Cannon, June 1900, digital image of census page, Roll 674, Page b5A, Enumeration District 1117, Family History Library microfilm 1240674. The National Archives and Records Administration. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  5. [S7523] , (19 October 1875), Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888, Marriages 1871-1878. Hereinafter cited as PEI Marriage Registers.
  6. [S7631] Public Archives of Prince Edward Island, "Cannon Family File, Item 12", (Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Cannon Family File".
  7. [S10292] 1910 US Census, Brockton Ward 5, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, household #500, of Thomas Cannon, 30 April 1910, digital image of original page, NARA Roll: T624_611, Page 25A. Enumeration District: 1198, FHL microfilm: 1374624. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Jannet Josephine Cannon1

F, #98885

Parents

FatherCharles Cannon b. 13 January 1836
MotherMary Ann Munn b. About 1845, d. Before 1901
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 30 April 2024 15:57:52
BirthJannet Josephine Cannon was born, in residence, Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 18 October 1863 in St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was R. W. Dyer.1

Citations

  1. [S4998] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Jannet Josephine Cannon, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 16.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Jannet Josephine Cannon.

Emily Cannon1

F, #98888, b. 1 February 1841, d. 14 January 1928

Parents

FatherCharles Cannon b. 19 March 1814, d. 17 March 1898
MotherMary Townsend Rayner b. 14 January 1816, d. 2 October 1900
Relationships2nd cousin 4 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 28 April 2024 17:25:47
NameEmily Cannon was also known as Emily Rayner.2
BirthShe was born on 1 February 1841, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 17 October 1841 in Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG; the officiating clergyman was A.V.G. Wiggins.1
Alt-Birth DateAn alternate recorded birth date is on 1 September 1840 this date was inscribed on her tombstone, recorded here as incorrect.2
MarriageShe married Silas Rayner son of James Rayner and Mary Simmons, on 20 February 1865, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Silas Rayner (B), Emily Cannon (S), Married 20 February 1865, by Banns, by Rev. R. Dyer. Witnesses: J. W. Rayner, Charles Cannon, G. O. Cannon, Thomas Cannon, John Oliver. Recorded 8 July 1865, C. Irving, surrogate.3,4,2
WifeEmily Cannon was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Silas Rayner, as his wife, in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated with Silas (age 40) were his wife, Emily Cannon (age 40) and their children, Mary (age 14), Benjamin (age 12), James (age 10), Emily (age 5), Archibald (age 3) and Elijah (age 4 months). Silas was a farmer.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 13 April 1891 in the household of Silas Rayner in Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Silas (age 49) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 49), their children, Mary, widowed (age 24), James (age 22), Joseph (age 17), Emily (age 15), Archibald (age 13), Eliza (age 11) and Irene (age 8). Silas and James were farmers, Joseph was a fisherman. The family religion was entered as Christian, likely Bible Christian.5
1891 Canada Census, Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their children Mary, James, Joseph, Emily, Archibald, Eliza and Irene.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Silas Rayner in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Silas (age 70) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 69), their son Archibald (age 37), his wife Belle (age 29), their children Hazel (age 5), George (age 4), Charles (age 3) and Olive (age 1). Occupations were entered as Income" for Silas and "Farmer" for Archibald. The household religion was recorded simply as "Christian".6
1911 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, their son Archibald, his wife Belle, their children Hazel, George, Charles and Olive.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Silas Rayner in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Silas (age 80) were his wife Emily Cannon (age 79), grandson Weston Rayner (age 11) and Alice Wallace (age 43), a servant.7
1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Silas Rayner, his wife Emily Cannon, grandson Weston Rayner, and Alice Wallace, a servant..
Principal 2She was living in Tignish, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 1923.8
DeathShe died on 14 January 1928 in the home of her daughter "Mrs. A. P. Wells", Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Obituary: Rayner, Mrs. Silas [nee Cannon]

Agriculturist - 19 January 1928, page 5, col. 1

"The death of Mrs. Silas Rayner of Greenmount, Lot 1, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. P. Wells, Summerside, on Friday morning. She had attained the ripe age of eighty-eight years and for some time it was evident that her life was drawing to its earthly close. She was a native of St. Eleanors, the daughter of Charles Cannon, one of the early settlers of the district. She lived for sixty years at Greenmount, being a charter member of the Christian Church of that place. A woman of splendid character and many fine attributes her memory will be fondly cherished by her family, consisting of eight children as follows: Daughters – Mrs. A. P. Wells, Summerside; Mrs. Herbert Platts, Charlottetown and Mrs. Emily Hales, Worcester, Mass.; Sons: Benjamin I., James, Joseph, Archibald and Elijah H. Following a service at the Wells’ home on Monday evening conducted by Rev. Mr. Harding and Mr. McGibbon, the body was removed to her former home in Greenmount where interment took place on Wednesday. Rev. Mr. Donaldston performed the final rites, a large number attending to pay a last tribute to the memory of one who was held in the highest respect."9,2

BurialShe was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90618, -64.03522G. Inscription: In loving memory of / Mother / Emily Cannon / Born / Sept. 1, 1840, / Died / Jan. 14, 1928. | Father / Silas Rayner / Born / April 9, 1840 / Died / June 2, 1924. // Asleep in Jesus / RAYNER.2
Tombstone, Emily Cannon (1840-1928) & Silas Rayner (1840-1924). Greenmount Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Inscription detail.

Children with Silas Rayner b. 9 April 1840, d. 2 June 1924

SonCharles Eneas Rayner b. 2 October 1865, d. 30 June 1870
DaughterMary Amanda Rayner+ b. 1 July 1867, d. 22 March 1956
SonBenjamin Isaac Rayner, Sr.+ b. 27 February 1869, d. 24 May 1950
SonJames Rayner+ b. 20 February 1871
SonCharles Cannon Rayner b. 3 January 1873, d. 10 June 1873
SonJoseph W. Rayner+ b. May 1874
DaughterEmily A. Rayner b. About 1876
SonArchibald Haywood Rayner+ b. 13 July 1878, d. 17 September 1937
SonElijah Hardy Rayner+ b. 13 November 1880
DaughterIrene M. Rayner b. About 1883

Citations

  1. [S5001] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon, Anglican Church, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Book #1, Page 148.. Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Emily Cannon.
  2. [S7316] Transcription, Greenmount Cemetery. Emily Cannon, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.
  3. [S7454] , (20 February 1865), Marriage Registration, Silas Rayner & Emily Cannon, PARO Master Name Index, Phase 2, Reel #20 (library of David Walker), Marriage Book 2, 1839-1844, page 293. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Rayner/Cannon.
  4. [S10352] transcription of diary of Rev. Robert W. Dyer, Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Church Records, Anglican Parish of Alberton, Book #1.
  5. [S7323] 13 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Roll T-6382, Page 16, Family No. 57, Silas Rayner household.
  6. [S7324] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Library & Archives Canada, Page 7, Family No. 60, Silas Rayner household.
  7. [S9086] 1921 Canada Census, Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #56, of Silas Rayner, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 7. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  8. [S11476] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, (published 28 February 1923), Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
  9. [S8560] Rayner, Mrs. Silas (nee Cannon), Agriculturist, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, 19 January 1928, page 5, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.

Laura Olive Wilkie1

F, #98889, b. 10 March 1914, d. 8 January 2011
Laura Olive Wilkie (1914-2011)

Parents

FatherJames Henry Wilkie b. 1 October 1868, d. 12 November 1954
MotherBertha May Wallace b. 29 July 1876, d. 29 November 1970
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameLaura Olive Wilkie was also known as Laura Olive Ashley.1
NameShe was also known as Laura Wilkie.2
BirthShe was born on 10 March 1914, in Union, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
MarriageShe married Frederick Erwin Ashley son of Lowden Huestis Ashley and Susan Lewis.1
DeathLaura Olive Wilkie died on 8 January 2011 in Maplewood Manor, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
FuneralThe funeral was held on 11 January 2011 in Fergusons Funeral Home & Chapel, O'Leary, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.76384, -64.10779G. Inscription: ASHLEY / Fred E. Ashley / July 1, 1914 - June 8, 2007 / His Wife / Laura O. Wilkie / March 10, 1914 - Jan. 8, 2011 / Infant Daughter June 13, 1939 / Beyond the Sunset.1,2
Tombstone, Frederick Erwin Ashley (1914-2007), his wife Laura Olive Wilkie (1914-2011), their infant daughter (1939-1939). United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child with Frederick Erwin Ashley b. 1 July 1914, d. 8 June 2007

DaughterInfant daughter Ashley b. 1939, d. 13 June 1939

Citations

  1. [S5002] Obituary - Laura Olive Wilkie, Ferguson Funeral Home, Oleary, P.E.I..
  2. [S6104] Cemetery Marker - Frederick E. Ashley. Frederick E. Ashley, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 30 June 2011.

Infant daughter Ashley1

F, #98897, b. 1939, d. 13 June 1939

Parents

FatherFrederick Erwin Ashley b. 1 July 1914, d. 8 June 2007
MotherLaura Olive Wilkie b. 10 March 1914, d. 8 January 2011
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthInfant daughter Ashley was born in 1939.2
DeathShe died on 13 June 1939.2
BurialShe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.76384, -64.10779G. Inscription: ASHLEY / Fred E. Ashley / July 1, 1914 - June 8, 2007 / His Wife / Laura O. Wilkie / March 10, 1914 - Jan. 8, 2011 / Infant Daughter June 13, 1939 / Beyond the Sunset.2
Tombstone, Frederick Erwin Ashley (1914-2007), his wife Laura Olive Wilkie (1914-2011), their infant daughter (1939-1939). United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

  1. [S5002] Obituary - Laura Olive Wilkie, Ferguson Funeral Home, Oleary, P.E.I..
  2. [S6104] Cemetery Marker - Frederick E. Ashley. Frederick E. Ashley, Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 30 June 2011.

Perez Wilkie1

M, #98898, b. December 1902

Parents

FatherJames Henry Wilkie b. 1 October 1868, d. 12 November 1954
MotherBertha May Wallace b. 29 July 1876, d. 29 November 1970
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthPerez Wilkie was born in December 1902, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Henry Wilkie in Dock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Bertha Wallace (age 34), children Arthur (age 11), Percy (age 9), Sophia (age 7), Lloyd (age 6), Lulu (age 5), Pearl (age 3), Elbert (age 9 months) and John(age 4 months). James was a farmer. James was a Baptist, other members of the family were Methodists.2
1911 Canada Census, Dock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wilkie, his wife Bertha (Wallace), their children Arthur, Perez, Sophia, Lloyd, Lulu, Pearl, Elbert and John.

Citations

  1. [S5002] Obituary - Laura Olive Wilkie, Ferguson Funeral Home, Oleary, P.E.I..
  2. [S5683] 1911 Canada Census - James Wilkie, Family #40, 1911, Microfilm, Dock, Lot 4 (Sub-district 7), Prince County (District #140), Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

James Elbert Wilkie1

M, #98899, b. 10 September 1909, d. 28 March 2005

Parents

FatherJames Henry Wilkie b. 1 October 1868, d. 12 November 1954
MotherBertha May Wallace b. 29 July 1876, d. 29 November 1970
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameJames Elbert Wilkie was also known as Elbert Wilkie.2
NameHe was also known as Spud Wilkie.3
BirthHe was born on 10 September 1909, in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,4
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Henry Wilkie in Dock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Bertha Wallace (age 34), children Arthur (age 11), Percy (age 9), Sophia (age 7), Lloyd (age 6), Lulu (age 5), Pearl (age 3), Elbert (age 9 months) and John(age 4 months). James was a farmer. James was a Baptist, other members of the family were Methodists.4
1911 Canada Census, Dock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wilkie, his wife Bertha (Wallace), their children Arthur, Perez, Sophia, Lloyd, Lulu, Pearl, Elbert and John.
OccupationJames Elbert Wilkie was a coal miner in Lethbridge, Alberta, CanadaG.3,1
James (top row, middle) was a coal miner in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Photo courtesy of Hope Wiebe.


MarriageHe married Loretta Standfast on 22 September 1935, they had four sons, and lived in Lethbridge, Alberta.1
DeathHe died on 28 March 2005 in Lethbridge, Alberta, CanadaG.5
BurialHe was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lethbridge, Alberta, CanadaG.3

Child with Loretta Standfast b. 30 July 1918, d. 7 September 1992

SonKenneth Wilkie b. 17 December 1939, d. 28 April 2002

Citations

  1. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, After 1988), page 64. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
  2. [S5002] Obituary - Laura Olive Wilkie, Ferguson Funeral Home, Oleary, P.E.I..
  3. [S9468] Correspondence with Hope (Wilkie) Wiebe, -Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  4. [S5683] 1911 Canada Census - James Wilkie, Family #40, 1911, Microfilm, Dock, Lot 4 (Sub-district 7), Prince County (District #140), Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  5. [S9469] Cemetery marker. James E. Wilkie & Loretta Standfast, photograph & inscription; read by Hope Wiebe.

John Sterling Wilkie1

M, #98900, b. 2 February 1911, d. 1991

Parents

FatherJames Henry Wilkie b. 1 October 1868, d. 12 November 1954
MotherBertha May Wallace b. 29 July 1876, d. 29 November 1970
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameJohn Sterling Wilkie was also known as Sterling Wilkie.2
NameHe was also known as John Wilkie.3
BirthHe was born on 2 February 1911, in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3,1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Henry Wilkie in Dock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Bertha Wallace (age 34), children Arthur (age 11), Percy (age 9), Sophia (age 7), Lloyd (age 6), Lulu (age 5), Pearl (age 3), Elbert (age 9 months) and John(age 4 months). James was a farmer. James was a Baptist, other members of the family were Methodists.3
1911 Canada Census, Dock, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wilkie, his wife Bertha (Wallace), their children Arthur, Perez, Sophia, Lloyd, Lulu, Pearl, Elbert and John.
DeathJohn Sterling Wilkie died in 1991.4
BurialHe was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4

Citations

  1. [S1345] Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988, Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, After 1988), page 64. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.
  2. [S5002] Obituary - Laura Olive Wilkie, Ferguson Funeral Home, Oleary, P.E.I..
  3. [S5683] 1911 Canada Census - James Wilkie, Family #40, 1911, Microfilm, Dock, Lot 4 (Sub-district 7), Prince County (District #140), Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
  4. [S5686] Cemetery Transcriptions: Hillcrest United/Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Alberton, P.E.I., Arthur Wilkie Published transcripts, Library of Hillcrest United/Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.