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Lemuel Everett MacGregor¹

Parents

Name	Lemuel Everett MacGregor was also known as Lemuel MacGregor.2
Birth	He was born on 14 January 1883, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1891 in the household of William MacGregor in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with William (age 55) were his wife Arlotta Read (age 51), their children Etta (age 18), Whitmore (age 13), Ella Violet (age 11), and Lemuel (age 9). William was a farmer, Etta was a school teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian. [Note: Arlotta's birthplace and that of her parents was incorrectly recorded as Nova Scotia. She was actually born in Prince Edward Island, her parents in New Brunswick.].2 1891 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of William MacGregor, his wife Arlotta Read, their children Etta, Whitmore, Ella Violet and Lemuel.
Death	Lemuel Everett MacGregor died on 14 January 1915 in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG. his death registration showed that he was married, but there is no evidence of a spouse elsewhere. His obituary stated that he left to "mourn his widow and three small children". Obituary: "The death occurred at Victoria B.C. on January 14th, of Lemuel MacGregor, youngest son of the late William MacGregor, of Summerside in the thirty-third year of his age. Deceased has been in falling health for a considerable time and was advised to leave his home in Winnipeg, Man., to go to British Columbia. His sickness was borne with Christian patience and resignation to the Divine Will. Although he was attended by the best medical skill and was under the care of loving friends, he passed peacefully away at the home of his brother William J. MacGregor. Mr. MacGregor was well known in this town as he resided here for years. He leaves to mourn his widow and three small children as well as the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Slissman, California, Mrs. John Morison, Rossland, B.C., W.J. MacGregor, Victoria. B.C., Mrs. C. L. Jones, Moncton, N.B., Mrs. Jesse C. Wilson, Eastondale, Mass., Mrs. E. E. Perry, Attleboro, Mass., Mrs. W. B. Pye, Eastondale, Mass., Mrs. Ewen Clark, Wilmot, P.E. Island, Whitemore MacGregor, of Colorado. The services at the house and grave were conducted by the Rev. Leslie Clay."3,1

Citations

1. [S7994] British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986, on-line transcription British Columbia Archives Film B13083, LDS Film Number 1927293, Digital Folder Number 004437647, Image Number 01435, Registration Number 14-09-032197 ((https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FL2W-WLZ : accessed 19 Feb 2013), Lemuel Everett Mcgregor, 1915)), Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City,, Utah, U.S.A.. Hereinafter cited as British Columbia Death Registrations.
2. [S7996] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household #19, of William MacGregor, 1891, digital copy of original image, LAC microfilm T-6383. page 19. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S8006] Death of Lemuel MacGregor, Summerside Journal, Summerside, 3 February 1915, page 5, col. 3. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.

Hon. Alexander Laird¹

Birth	Hon. Alexander Laird was born in 1830.2
Marriage	He married Rebecca Purrington Read daughter of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell.1
Death	Hon. Alexander Laird died in 1896.2
Burial	He was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36228, -63.72546G. Inscription: Alexander Laird 1830 - 1896 / His Beloved Wife / Rebecca P. Read 1841 - 1882 / LAIRDBack: Their Children / James Albert 1868 - 1886 / William Ernest 1871 - 1889 / Alvin Ansel 1870 - 1898 / Mary Louisa 1877 - 1910.2,3 Cemetery Marker: Alexander Laird (1830-1896), his wife Rebecca P. Read (1841-1882), their children James Albert (1868-1886), William Ernest (1871-1889), Alvin Ansel (1870-1898) and Mary Louisa (1877-1910). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S8572] Cemetery Transcript: Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 25-3 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
3. [S14456] Cemetery marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Alexander Laird family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 17 August 2019.

Annie Laird¹

Parents

Birth	Annie Laird was born on 6 November 1864.1
Death	She died on 27 June 1865.1
Burial	She was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36178, -63.72609G. Inscription: Annie / Only child of Alexander & / Rebecca Laird / Died / June 27, 1865 / Æ. 7 mo's, 21 d's.1,2 Tombstone, Annie Laird (1864-1865). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S8572] Cemetery Transcript: Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 25-3 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
2. [S14464] Cemetery marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Annie Laird, tombstone inscription & photograph; documented by David A. Walker, 21 August 2019.

Edna Jane Laird¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S13694] Baptismal Record, Edna Jane Laird, United Church Records, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Book 1, Page 49, (22 June 1889). Hereinafter cited as Baptismal Record.

Emma Gordon Bishop¹

Emma (Bishop) Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Parents

Name	Emma Gordon Bishop was also known as Emma Gordon Read.1
Name	She was also known as Emma Bishop.2
Birth	She was born on 4 July 1849.3
Marriage	She married David Purrington Read son of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell, on 3 June 1869.4
Wife	Emma Gordon Bishop was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as his wife, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Joseph, Jane, Elytha, Balfour and Emeline.
Witness	She was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , in 1894.4 Family portrait of David Purrington Read family. Front row seated: David, Bishop, Cassie, Emma, Cecelia & Elytha. Back row standing: George, Emeline, Joseph, Janie & Balfour. Hold the mouse cursor over any face & click to view that person's page. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read, as his wife, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. in the household with David (age 56) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 51), children Balfour (age 22), Elytha (age 24), Emeline (age 19), George (age 16), Cecelia (age 15), Cassie (age 12) and Nelson (age 10). David was a farmer, Balfour and George were farmer's sons, Elytha a school teacher.5 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Balfour, Elytha, Emeline, George, Cecelia, Cassie and Nelson.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of David Purrington Read, as his wife, in Lot 19, Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with David (age 65) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 61), children George (age 26), Cecelia (age 25), Cassie (age 22) and Bishop (age 20). David was a farmer, George was a farmer's son, Cecelia a sales lady in a dry goods store, and Bishop a bank clerk.6 1911 Canada Census, Wilmot, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children George, Cecelia, Cassie and Bishop.
Mother	She appeared on the census in 1921 in the household of George Washington Read, as mother, in Travellers Rest (rural Summerside), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 36) were his wife Maude Rattenbury (age 32), their son David (age 11 months) and George's widowed mother Emma Bishop (age 70). George was a farmer.7
Death	She died on 12 September 1930.3
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545, -63.77748G. tall square obelisk.Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READLeft: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.Footstones: Father Mother.3 Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
3. [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read. Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
4. [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
5. [S6255] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #10.
6. [S6256] 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Wilmot, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #5.
7. [S9084] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #60, of George W. Read, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Elias Bishop¹

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Jane Hacker¹

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Joseph Edgar Read¹

Joseph Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Parents

Name	Joseph Edgar Read was also known as Joseph Read.2
Birth	He was born on 10 May 1870, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Joseph, Jane, Elytha, Balfour and Emeline.
Marriage	Joseph Edgar Read married Harriet Wortman daughter of Samuel Wortman and Catherine Steeves, on 19 November 1889.1
Witness	Joseph Edgar Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , in 1894.3 Family portrait of David Purrington Read family. Front row seated: David, Bishop, Cassie, Emma, Cecelia & Elytha. Back row standing: George, Emeline, Joseph, Janie & Balfour. Hold the mouse cursor over any face & click to view that person's page. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Census	Joseph Edgar Read was head of the household in the census Between 8 April 1901 and 10 April 1901 in Nelson, British Columbia, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 30) were his wife Hattie (age 25), their son (no name) Baby (1 month), Hattie's sister Ella (age 23) and a lodger. Joseph was a prospector. Joseph's religion was Deist, everyone else in the household were Baptists.4 1901 Canada Census, Nelson, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Hattie, their unnamed newborn, and Hattie's sister Ella.
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 22 June 1911 in Erie, British Columbia, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 35), their sons Alfred (age 4) and Royal (age 3), and an unrelated boarder named May Curwin (age 22), a school teacher. Joseph was a grocer. The family religion was Baptist.5 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Harriet 'Hattie' Wortman, their sons Alfred and Royal, and an unrelated boarder.
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 45), their children Royal Verne (age 12), Georgie Donalda (age 9) & Harold Douglas (age 7). Joseph was a storekeeper. Their children were in school. The family religion was Baptist.6 1921 Canada Census, Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Hattie Wortman, their children Royal Verne, Georgie Donalda and Harold Douglas.. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Death	He died on 18 July 1937 in Nelson, British Columbia, CanadaG.1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
3. [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
4. [S5816] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Edgar Read, Household #39, 8 April 1901, Microfilm, Page 4. Nelson, B.C. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
5. [S8241] 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia, household #142, of Joseph E. Read, From 022 to 23 June 1911, on-line digitial copy from microfilm, LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 9. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
6. [S9083] 1921 Canada Census, Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia, Household #144, of Joseph E. Read, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 15, Page 9. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Harriet Wortman¹

Parents

Name	Harriet Wortman was also known as Harriet Read.1
Name	She was also known as Hattie Wortman.2
Birth	She was born on 27 August 1875, in Salisbury, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her cousin, Mary Baker, dated 10 October 1944, at Salisbury, New Brunswick.3,2
Marriage	She married Joseph Edgar Read son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop, on 19 November 1889.1
Witness	Harriet Wortman was enumerated on the census Between 8 April 1901 and 10 April 1901 in the household of Joseph Edgar Read in Nelson, British Columbia, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 30) were his wife Hattie (age 25), their son (no name) Baby (1 month), Hattie's sister Ella (age 23) and a lodger. Joseph was a prospector. Joseph's religion was Deist, everyone else in the household were Baptists.3 1901 Canada Census, Nelson, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Hattie, their unnamed newborn, and Hattie's sister Ella.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 22 June 1911 in the household of Joseph Edgar Read in Erie, British Columbia, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 35), their sons Alfred (age 4) and Royal (age 3), and an unrelated boarder named May Curwin (age 22), a school teacher. Joseph was a grocer. The family religion was Baptist.4 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Harriet 'Hattie' Wortman, their sons Alfred and Royal, and an unrelated boarder.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Joseph Edgar Read in Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Hattie Wortman (age 45), their children Royal Verne (age 12), Georgie Donalda (age 9) & Harold Douglas (age 7). Joseph was a storekeeper. Their children were in school. The family religion was Baptist.5 1921 Canada Census, Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia. Household of Joseph Edgar Read, his wife Hattie Wortman, their children Royal Verne, Georgie Donalda and Harold Douglas.. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Death	She died on 21 March 1949.1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6462] Late Registration of Birth - Hattie Wortman, Birth Registration entry, Late Registration of Births, New Brunswick PANB Film F18763, Code 1875-W-58, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada.
3. [S5816] 1901 Canada Census - Joseph Edgar Read, Household #39, 8 April 1901, Microfilm, Page 4. Nelson, B.C. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
4. [S8241] 1911 Canada Census, Erie, British Columbia, household #142, of Joseph E. Read, From 022 to 23 June 1911, on-line digitial copy from microfilm, LAC reels T-20326 to T-20460, page 9. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
5. [S9083] 1921 Canada Census, Salmo, Kootenay West, British Columbia, Household #144, of Joseph E. Read, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 15, Page 9. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Jane Hacker Read¹

Jane Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Parents

Name	Jane Hacker Read was also known as Jane Hacker Hawke.1
Name	She was also known as Jane Read.2
Name	She was also known as Jane Hacker McMillan.3
Birth	She was born in 1874, in Read's Corner, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,4
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Joseph, Jane, Elytha, Balfour and Emeline.
Witness	She was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , in 1894.5 Family portrait of David Purrington Read family. Front row seated: David, Bishop, Cassie, Emma, Cecelia & Elytha. Back row standing: George, Emeline, Joseph, Janie & Balfour. Hold the mouse cursor over any face & click to view that person's page. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Marr Lic	She and Dr. Isaac Murray McMillan obtained a marriage license on 19 June 1899. in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Isaac was recorded as a bachelor, living in Summerside, Janie, a spinster living in Wilmot (Valley). Isaac was recorded as a bachelor, living in Summerside, Janie, a spinster living in Wilmot (Valley.)6
Marriage	She married first Dr. Isaac Murray McMillan son of Alex McMillan and Sarah Ross, on 21 June 1899 in Parish of Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. They were married "by license with consent of parents". Isaac was a bachelor, Janie a spinster. Janie's father was recorded as David P. Reade of Reade's Corner. They were married "by license with consent of parents". Isaac was a bachelor, Janie a spinster. Janie's father was recorded as David P. Reade of Reade's Corner.3
Immigration	Jane Hacker Read immigrated to USAG in 1904.7
Marriage	She married second Frank Endacott Hawke son of Samuel A. Hawke and Elizabeth Ann Endicott, in 1907 in Massachusetts, USAG.1
daughter-in-law	Jane Hacker Read was enumerated on the census on 14 May 1910 in the household of Samuel A. Hawke, as a daughter-in-law, in 52 Ferry St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.8
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 28 February 1920 in the household of Frank Endacott Hawke, as his wife, in 15 Pine St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Frank (age 40) were his wife, Jane Read (age 35) and their son Read (age 10). Frank was a salesman in a piano store.7
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1930 in the household of Frank Endacott Hawke, as his wife, in 15 Pine St., Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Frank (age 50) were his wife, Jane Read (age 45) and their son Read (age 20). Frank was a piano tuner.9
Death	She died in 1939 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
3. [S16234] Janie Hacker Reade & Isaac Murray McMillan, (21 June 1899), Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, 1780-1983, Summerside, St Eleanors, 1821-1957, Prince Edward Island Public Archives, St. Mary Anglican Church of Canada (Summerside), St. John Anglican Church of Canada (St. Eleanor's) FHL Roll 1630127. Hereinafter cited as Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, 1780-1983.
4. [S16239] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, Read Endicott Hawke entry, digital copy of original document Record ID: 2495::4239951, (27 July 1909), Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
5. [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
6. [S16235] Isaac M. McMillan & Janie H. Reid, (19 June 1899), Marriage License, PARO RG19, Series3, Subseries4, Marriage Licenses 1899. Hereinafter cited as Marriage License.
7. [S16236] 1920 United States Federal Census, Malden Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Frank E Hawke, 28 February 1920, digital copy of original document, Roll: T625_713, Page 5A, Record ID: 6061::84242827. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
8. [S16242] 1910 United States Federal Census, Malden Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Household of Samuel A Hawke, 14 May 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374614. Roll T624_601, Page 11A.
9. [S16237] 1930 United States Federal Census, Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Frank E Hawke, 7 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm: 2340658, Page 8B, Record ID: 6224::16874952. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Frank Endacott Hawke¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S16236] 1920 United States Federal Census, Malden Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Frank E Hawke, 28 February 1920, digital copy of original document, Roll: T625_713, Page 5A, Record ID: 6061::84242827. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
3. [S16239] Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988, Read Endicott Hawke entry, digital copy of original document Record ID: 2495::4239951, (27 July 1909), Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
4. [S16242] 1910 United States Federal Census, Malden Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts, Household of Samuel A Hawke, 14 May 1910, Digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm 1374614. Roll T624_601, Page 11A.
5. [S16237] 1930 United States Federal Census, Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Frank E Hawke, 7 April 1930, digital copy of original document, FHL Microfilm: 2340658, Page 8B, Record ID: 6224::16874952. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
6. [S16238] 1940 United States Federal Census, Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, household of Read Hawke, 21 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Roll: m-t0627-01608, Page 9A, Record ID: 2442::88419428. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Elytha Rosara Read¹

Elytha Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Parents

Name	Elytha Rosara Read was also known as Elytha Rosara Bradshaw.2
Name	She was also known as Elytha Read.3,4
Birth	She was born on 7 December 1876, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.3 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Joseph, Jane, Elytha, Balfour and Emeline.
Witness	She was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , in 1894.5 Family portrait of David Purrington Read family. Front row seated: David, Bishop, Cassie, Emma, Cecelia & Elytha. Back row standing: George, Emeline, Joseph, Janie & Balfour. Hold the mouse cursor over any face & click to view that person's page. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. in the household with David (age 56) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 51), children Balfour (age 22), Elytha (age 24), Emeline (age 19), George (age 16), Cecelia (age 15), Cassie (age 12) and Nelson (age 10). David was a farmer, Balfour and George were farmer's sons, Elytha a school teacher.4 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Balfour, Elytha, Emeline, George, Cecelia, Cassie and Nelson.
Marriage	She married Melville Lawson Bradshaw on 21 September 1904, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Melville was a bachelor, living in New Galsgow. Elytha was a spinster, living in Summerside. The officiating clergyman was A. N. Simpson.6
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 26 June 1911 in the household of Melville Lawson Bradshaw in New Glasgow, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Melville (age 32) were his wife Elytha Read (age 30), their daughters Celia (age 5) and Emma (age 3). Melville was a farmer.7 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Household of Melville Bradshaw, his wife Elytha Read, their daughters Celia & Emma. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Melville Lawson Bradshaw in Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Melville (age 41) were his wife Elytha Read (age 43), their children Cecelia (age 14), Emma (age 12) and Harriet (age 9).8 1921 Canada Census, Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Household of Melville Bradshaw, his wife Elytha Read, their daughters Cecelia, Emma and Harriet.
Death	She died in 1950 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40531, -63.77604G. Inscription: BRADSHAW / In Loving Memory / Melville Lawson Bradshaw / Dec. 16, 1879 - July 1, 1957 / Elytha Rosara Read / Dec. 7, 1876 - Nov. 13, 1950 / Beloved Wife of / Melville Lawson Bradshaw.1 Tombstone, Melville Lawson Bradshaw (1879-1957), his wife Alytha Rosara Read (1876-1950). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S6279] Cemetery Marker - Elytha Rosara Read. Melville Bradshaw & Elytha Rosara Read, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
2. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
3. [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
4. [S6255] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #10.
5. [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
6. [S11931] Melville Bradshaw & Elytha Read, (21 September 1904), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1904. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
7. [S9082] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Household #138, of Melville Bradshaw, From 026 to 27 June 1911, Microfilm, LAC microfilms T-20326 to T-20460, Page 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
8. [S9077] 1921 Canada Census, Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #121, of Melville Bradshaw, From 015 to 16 June 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Melville Lawson Bradshaw¹

Name	Melville Lawson Bradshaw was also known as Melville Bradshaw.2
Birth	He was born on 16 December 1879, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2,1
Marr Lic	He obtained a marriage license on 16 September 1904.3
Marriage	He married Elytha Rosara Read daughter of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop, on 21 September 1904, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Melville was a bachelor, living in New Galsgow. Elytha was a spinster, living in Summerside. The officiating clergyman was A. N. Simpson.3
Census	Melville Lawson Bradshaw was head of the household in the census on 26 June 1911 in New Glasgow, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Melville (age 32) were his wife Elytha Read (age 30), their daughters Celia (age 5) and Emma (age 3). Melville was a farmer.4 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Household of Melville Bradshaw, his wife Elytha Read, their daughters Celia & Emma. Census image courtesy of Library & Archives Canada.
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Melville (age 41) were his wife Elytha Read (age 43), their children Cecelia (age 14), Emma (age 12) and Harriet (age 9).2 1921 Canada Census, Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Household of Melville Bradshaw, his wife Elytha Read, their daughters Cecelia, Emma and Harriet.
Death	He died on 1 July 1957.1
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40531, -63.77604G. Inscription: BRADSHAW / In Loving Memory / Melville Lawson Bradshaw / Dec. 16, 1879 - July 1, 1957 / Elytha Rosara Read / Dec. 7, 1876 - Nov. 13, 1950 / Beloved Wife of / Melville Lawson Bradshaw.1 Tombstone, Melville Lawson Bradshaw (1879-1957), his wife Alytha Rosara Read (1876-1950). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S6279] Cemetery Marker - Elytha Rosara Read. Melville Bradshaw & Elytha Rosara Read, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
2. [S9077] 1921 Canada Census, Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #121, of Melville Bradshaw, From 015 to 16 June 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S11931] Melville Bradshaw & Elytha Read, (21 September 1904), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1904. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
4. [S9082] 1911 Canada Census, New Glasgow, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Household #138, of Melville Bradshaw, From 026 to 27 June 1911, Microfilm, LAC microfilms T-20326 to T-20460, Page 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Alexander Balfour Read¹

Balfour Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Parents

Name	Alexander Balfour Read was also known as Balfour Read.2,3
Birth	He was born on 25 October 1879, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. Enumerated in the household with David (age 37) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 29), children Joseph (age 10), Jane (age 7), Elytha (age 5), Balfour (age 2) and Emeline (7 months). David Was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Joseph, Jane, Elytha, Balfour and Emeline.
Witness	Alexander Balfour Read was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , in 1894.4 Family portrait of David Purrington Read family. Front row seated: David, Bishop, Cassie, Emma, Cecelia & Elytha. Back row standing: George, Emeline, Joseph, Janie & Balfour. Hold the mouse cursor over any face & click to view that person's page. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Son	Alexander Balfour Read was enumerated on the census in April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. in the household with David (age 56) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 51), children Balfour (age 22), Elytha (age 24), Emeline (age 19), George (age 16), Cecelia (age 15), Cassie (age 12) and Nelson (age 10). David was a farmer, Balfour and George were farmer's sons, Elytha a school teacher.3 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Balfour, Elytha, Emeline, George, Cecelia, Cassie and Nelson.
Biographical Note	In 1905 he went to British Columbia, where he worked in gold mines.1
Death	Alexander Balfour Read died on 12 September 1909 in Castlegar, British Columbia, CanadaG. Obituary: "Islander Drowned in British Columbia A. Balfour Read Misses His Footing While Crossing a Railway Bridge and Falls to the River Below Many friends will regret to learn of the sad drowning of A. Balfour Read, son of David P. Read, Read’s Corner, which occurred near Castlegar, on the Columbia River. On Sept. 12, while crossing the high railway bridge at night he missed his footing and fell to the river below. The body was not recovered until October 5th. He was buried at Nelson, B.C. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. J. T. Ferguson. He leaves to mourn his father and mother, three brothers, Joseph E., Erie, B.C.; George at home; and Nelson B., Summerside; five sisters, Mrs. Frank Hawke, Malden, Mass.; Mrs. Melville Bradshaw, Summerside; Mrs. William McKay, New Annan; Cecilia, Summerside; and Cassie at home. The deceased was 31 years of age and was employed in a lumber mill at Castlegar. He left Summerside about seven years ago and was home on a visit two years ago."5
Burial	He was buried in Nelson, British Columbia, CanadaG. There is an inscription on the family tombstone in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island - "A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31 / Columbia River, B.C.".1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6254] 1881 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Microfilm C_13162, Page 64, Family #259.
3. [S6255] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #10.
4. [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
5. [S9071] Islander Drowned in British Columbia, Summerside Journal, Summerside, (published 19 October 1910), page 1, col. 1. Hereinafter cited as the Journal.

George Washington Read¹

George Read, 1894. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Parents

Name	George Washington Read was also known as George Read.2,3,4
Birth	He was born on 21 November 1884, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Witness	He was included in a group photograph with David Purrington Read , in 1894.5 Family portrait of David Purrington Read family. Front row seated: David, Bishop, Cassie, Emma, Cecelia & Elytha. Back row standing: George, Emeline, Joseph, Janie & Balfour. Hold the mouse cursor over any face & click to view that person's page. Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.
Son	George Washington Read was enumerated on the census in April 1901 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him. in the household with David (age 56) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 51), children Balfour (age 22), Elytha (age 24), Emeline (age 19), George (age 16), Cecelia (age 15), Cassie (age 12) and Nelson (age 10). David was a farmer, Balfour and George were farmer's sons, Elytha a school teacher.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children Balfour, Elytha, Emeline, George, Cecelia, Cassie and Nelson.
Marriage	George Washington Read married Maude Rattenbury.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of David Purrington Read, as a son, in Lot 19, Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with David (age 65) were his wife Emma Bishop (age 61), children George (age 26), Cecelia (age 25), Cassie (age 22) and Bishop (age 20). David was a farmer, George was a farmer's son, Cecelia a sales lady in a dry goods store, and Bishop a bank clerk.3 1911 Canada Census, Wilmot, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of David Read, his wife Emma Bishop, children George, Cecelia, Cassie and Bishop.
Census	George Washington Read was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Travellers Rest (rural Summerside), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 36) were his wife Maude Rattenbury (age 32), their son David (age 11 months) and George's widowed mother Emma Bishop (age 70). George was a farmer.6
Death	He died in 1944 in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40554, -63.77745G. Inscription: READ / N. Bishop Read / 1890 - 1975 / His Wife / Vera Y. Carruthers / 1894 - 1946 / Their Son / N. Verne Read / 1932 - Back: READ / George W. Read / 1884 - 1944 / His Wife / Maude Rattenbury / 1888 - 1977 / Son / Rfln. Alan R. Read / Killed in Action in Belgium / 1923 - 1944. [Note: Alan is actually buried in the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Belgium].4 Tombstone, Nelson Bishop Read (1890-1975), his wife Vera Carruthers (1894-1946), their son Verne Read (1932- ), Nelson Bishop Read's brother George (1884-1944), his wife Maude Rattenbury (1888-1977), their son Alan Read (1923-1944). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6255] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #10.
3. [S6256] 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Wilmot, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 1, Family #5.
4. [S6273] Cemetery Marker - Nelson Bishop Read. Nelson Bishop Read & Vera Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
5. [S9069] Correspondence with Jean (MacKay) MacAusland, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
6. [S9084] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #60, of George W. Read, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Maude Rattenbury¹

Name	Maude Rattenbury was also known as Maude Read.1
Christening	She was christened in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
Birth	She was born in 1888, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
Marriage	She married George Washington Read son of David Purrington Read and Emma Gordon Bishop.1
Wife	Maude Rattenbury was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of George Washington Read, as his wife, in Travellers Rest (rural Summerside), Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 36) were his wife Maude Rattenbury (age 32), their son David (age 11 months) and George's widowed mother Emma Bishop (age 70). George was a farmer.3
Death	She died in 1977.2
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40554, -63.77745G. Inscription: READ / N. Bishop Read / 1890 - 1975 / His Wife / Vera Y. Carruthers / 1894 - 1946 / Their Son / N. Verne Read / 1932 - Back: READ / George W. Read / 1884 - 1944 / His Wife / Maude Rattenbury / 1888 - 1977 / Son / Rfln. Alan R. Read / Killed in Action in Belgium / 1923 - 1944. [Note: Alan is actually buried in the Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Belgium].2 Tombstone, Nelson Bishop Read (1890-1975), his wife Vera Carruthers (1894-1946), their son Verne Read (1932- ), Nelson Bishop Read's brother George (1884-1944), his wife Maude Rattenbury (1888-1977), their son Alan Read (1923-1944). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6273] Cemetery Marker - Nelson Bishop Read. Nelson Bishop Read & Vera Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
3. [S9084] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household #60, of George W. Read, 1921, Microfilm, LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Page 6. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Daniel Benedict¹

Citations

1. [S5817] Early Settlers of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Cumberland County Genealogical Society, compiler, (Amherst, Nova Scotia: Cumberland County Genealogical Society, August 2011). Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Agnes Wallace¹

Citations

1. [S5817] Early Settlers of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Cumberland County Genealogical Society, compiler, (Amherst, Nova Scotia: Cumberland County Genealogical Society, August 2011). Hereinafter cited as Early Settlers of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

Edna W. Warner^1,2

Name	Edna W. Warner was also known as Edna W. Read.1
Birth	She was born in October 1853, in New HampshireG.1
Marriage	She married Ephraim A. Read son of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell, in 1875.1,3
Witness	Edna W. Warner was enumerated on the census on 15 June 1880 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 34) were his wife Edna (age 26), their children Warren (age 4) & Mercedes (age 1), and Ellen Harris (age 19), a servant born in Prince Edward Island. Ephraim was a Universalist Minister.2 1880 US Census, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Ephraim A. Read, his wife Edna, their children Warren & Mercedes, and a servant.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 4 June 1900 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 54) were his wife Edna (age 46), children Warren (age 24) and Pauline (age 18). Ephraim was a clergyman, Warren a school teacher, and Pauline was in school.3 1900 US Census, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont. Household of Ephraim A. Read, his wife Edna, children Warren and Pauline.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 10 May 1910 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in North Salem, Westchester County, New York, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 64) was his wife Edna (age 58). He was a clergyman, Edna a carpet weaver. Their religion was Universalist.4 1910 US Census, North Salem, Westchester County, New York. Household of Ephraim A. Read and his wife Edna.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 8 January 1920 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 56) were his wife Pauline Read (age 38), and her mother Edna (Warner) Read (age 66). He was a broker of investments.5 1920 US Census, Providence, Rhode Island. Household of Clifford Seagrave, his wife Pauline Read and her mother Edna (Warner) Read.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6455] 1880 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 362, 15 June 1880, Microfilm, Roll 545, Family History Film 1254548, Page 435D. Enumeration District 511, Image 0152. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
3. [S6456] 1900 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 82, 4 June 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623_1696, Page 4A. Enumeration District 269. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
4. [S6457] 1910 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 232, 4 May 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624_1090, Page 9B, FHL #1375103. Enumeration District 0098. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
5. [S6459] 1920 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 187, 8 January 1920, Microfilm, Roll T_625_1678, Page 8A, Image 365. Enumeration District 186. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Warren Wales Read¹

Parents

Birth	Warren Wales Read was born on 30 August 1875, in Alstead, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USAG.2
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 15 June 1880 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 34) were his wife Edna (age 26), their children Warren (age 4) & Mercedes (age 1), and Ellen Harris (age 19), a servant born in Prince Edward Island. Ephraim was a Universalist Minister.3 1880 US Census, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Ephraim A. Read, his wife Edna, their children Warren & Mercedes, and a servant.
Witness	Warren Wales Read was enumerated on the census on 4 June 1900 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 54) were his wife Edna (age 46), children Warren (age 24) and Pauline (age 18). Ephraim was a clergyman, Warren a school teacher, and Pauline was in school.4 1900 US Census, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont. Household of Ephraim A. Read, his wife Edna, children Warren and Pauline.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6461] New Hampshire, Birth & Christening Index, 1714-1904, Births & Christenings Index entry, database on-line, Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca.
3. [S6455] 1880 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 362, 15 June 1880, Microfilm, Roll 545, Family History Film 1254548, Page 435D. Enumeration District 511, Image 0152. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
4. [S6456] 1900 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 82, 4 June 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623_1696, Page 4A. Enumeration District 269. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Mercedes Read¹

Parents

Birth

Mercedes Read was born in 1879, in Massachusetts, USAG.1

Witness

She was enumerated on the census on 15 June 1880 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 34) were his wife Edna (age 26), their children Warren (age 4) & Mercedes (age 1), and Ellen Harris (age 19), a servant born in Prince Edward Island. Ephraim was a Universalist Minister.2 1880 US Census, Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Household of Ephraim A. Read, his wife Edna, their children Warren & Mercedes, and a servant.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6455] 1880 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 362, 15 June 1880, Microfilm, Roll 545, Family History Film 1254548, Page 435D. Enumeration District 511, Image 0152. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Pauline R. Read^1,2

Parents

Name	Pauline R. Read was also known as Queenie Read.3
Name	She was also known as Pauline R. Seagrave.3
Birth	She was born in October 1881, in Massachusetts, USAG.3
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 4 June 1900 in the household of Ephraim A. Read in Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont, USAG. included in the household with Ephraim (age 54) were his wife Edna (age 46), children Warren (age 24) and Pauline (age 18). Ephraim was a clergyman, Warren a school teacher, and Pauline was in school.1 1900 US Census, Bethel, Windsor County, Vermont. Household of Ephraim A. Read, his wife Edna, children Warren and Pauline.
Marriage	She married Clifford P. Seagrave.3,2
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1910 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 46) was his wife Pauline Read (age 28). He was a stock broker.4
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 8 January 1920 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 56) were his wife Pauline Read (age 38), and her mother Edna (Warner) Read (age 66). He was a broker of investments.5 1920 US Census, Providence, Rhode Island. Household of Clifford Seagrave, his wife Pauline Read and her mother Edna (Warner) Read.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 21 April 1930 in the household of Clifford P. Seagrave in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 66) was his wife Pauline Read (age 43). He was a salesman of securities, having earned $8,983 during the previous year.2 1930 US Census, Providence, Rhode Island. Household of Clifford Seagrave and his wife Pauline Read.

Citations

1. [S6456] 1900 US Census - Ephraim A. Read, Household 82, 4 June 1900, Microfilm, Roll T623_1696, Page 4A. Enumeration District 269. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
2. [S6458] 1930 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 786, 21 April 1930, Microfilm, Roll 2175, Page 6A, Image 821.0. Enumeration District 145. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
3. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
4. [S6460] 1910 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 225, 18 April 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624_1024, Page 7A, Image 720, FHL Film #1375037. Enumeration District 621. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
5. [S6459] 1920 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 187, 8 January 1920, Microfilm, Roll T_625_1678, Page 8A, Image 365. Enumeration District 186. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

Clifford P. Seagrave^1,2

Birth	Clifford P. Seagrave was born About 1864, in Rhode Island, USAG.1
Marriage	He married Pauline R. Read daughter of Ephraim A. Read and Edna W. Warner.1,2
Census	Clifford P. Seagrave was head of the household in the census on 18 April 1910 in Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 46) was his wife Pauline Read (age 28). He was a stock broker.3
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 8 January 1920 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 56) were his wife Pauline Read (age 38), and her mother Edna (Warner) Read (age 66). He was a broker of investments.4 1920 US Census, Providence, Rhode Island. Household of Clifford Seagrave, his wife Pauline Read and her mother Edna (Warner) Read.
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 21 April 1930 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USAG. included in the household with Clifford (age 66) was his wife Pauline Read (age 43). He was a salesman of securities, having earned $8,983 during the previous year.2 1930 US Census, Providence, Rhode Island. Household of Clifford Seagrave and his wife Pauline Read.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6458] 1930 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 786, 21 April 1930, Microfilm, Roll 2175, Page 6A, Image 821.0. Enumeration District 145. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
3. [S6460] 1910 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 225, 18 April 1910, Microfilm, Roll T624_1024, Page 7A, Image 720, FHL Film #1375037. Enumeration District 621. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.
4. [S6459] 1920 US Census - Clifford Seagrave & Pauline Read, Household 187, 8 January 1920, Microfilm, Roll T_625_1678, Page 8A, Image 365. Enumeration District 186. Ancestry (USA), http://www.ancestry.com.

George Carruthers Read¹

Parents

Birth	George Carruthers Read was born on 24 December 1879, in Baltimore, Maryland, USAG.1
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 13 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 41) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 40), sons John (age 12) and George (age 10), and nephew Ephraim (age 21). There was also an unrelated lodger, William MacGregor (age 16). Joseph was a merchant. The family religion was Secularist.2 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, their sons John and George, nephew Ephraim and an unrelated lodger.
Witness	George Carruthers Read was enumerated on the census on 3 April 1901 in the household of Joseph Read in Lot 25, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Joseph (age 51) were his wife Sarah Carruthers (age 49), sons John (age 22) and George (age 21), Sarah's brother Thomas (age 63), and Warren Wood (age 20), a domestic/farm labourer. Joseph and John were Sea Captains, Thomas a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Read, his wife Sarah Carruthers, their sons John and George, Sarah's older brother Thomas and an unrelated lodger.
Marriage	George Carruthers Read married Sarah Jane Yeo daughter of John Yeo and Mary Jane, on 7 June 1910, in Revelstoke, British Columbia, CanadaG.1
Death	George Carruthers Read died on 10 February 1922 in Kootenay Lake, British Columbia, CanadaG. while on his way to a patient, his boat caught fire, and his body was never recovered. His name is inscribed on the family tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, as "George C. Read / 1879-1922".1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6266] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Page 22-23, Family #112.
3. [S6269] 3 April 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 7, Family #67.

Sarah Jane Yeo¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S5819] Baptism Record - Sarah Jane Yeo, Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 81. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Sarah Jane Yeo.

John Yeo¹

Citations

1. [S5819] Baptism Record - Sarah Jane Yeo, Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 81. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Sarah Jane Yeo.

Mary Jane¹

Citations

1. [S5819] Baptism Record - Sarah Jane Yeo, Anglican Church, Port Hill, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 1, Page 81. Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record - Sarah Jane Yeo.

Mary Eva Burns¹

Parents

Name	Mary Eva Burns was also known as Mary Burns.2
Name	She was also known as Eva Burns.3
Name	She was also known as Mary Burns.4
Name	She was also known as Mary Eva Read.1
Name	She was also known as Eva Burns.5
Birth	She was born on 15 August 1859, in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1,2
Marriage	She married Charles R. Read son of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell, in 1876.1
Witness	Mary Eva Burns was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 30) were his wife Mary Eva (age 22) and daughter Ethel (age 1). Charles was a farmer. Charles was a Universalist, his wife and daughter were Baptists.5 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns and their daughter Ethel.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1891 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Eva (age 31), their children Ethel (age 11), Elbert (age 10), Edmond/Edward (age 8), Charles (age 6) and Wilmot (age 3). There was also a domestic, age 16. Charles was a farmer and trader. The family religion was Secularist.6 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert, Edmond/Edward, Charles and Wilmot.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Charles R. Read in Coleman, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 59) were his wife Mary Eva (age 51), and their son Ephraim (age 13). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.3 1911 Canada Census, Coleman, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns and their son Ephraim.
Death	She died in 1949.7
Burial	She was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.66050, -64.19215G. section E, stone #96. Inscription: READ / Charles R. Read / 1851 - 1938 / His wife / Mary Eva Burns / 1859 - 1949.7 Tombstone, Charles R. Read (1851-1938) & Mary Eva Burns (1859-1949). United Church Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S6469] 1911 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #26, 1911, Microfilm, Page 4. Lot 9, Coleman, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
4. [S6466] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
5. [S6465] 1881 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #88, 1881, Microfilm, C_13162, Page 21. Lot 19 (Sub-district T), Prince County (District #1), Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
6. [S6467] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
7. [S7232] Cemetery Marker, Brae United Church Cemetery. Charles R. Read & Mary Eva Burns, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.

Hon. Burns¹

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Jane Filmore¹

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Rosara Read¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Ethel J. Read^1,2

Parents

Name	Ethel J. Read was also known as Ethel J. Stevenson.3
Birth	She was born on 21 December 1879, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3,2
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 30) were his wife Mary Eva (age 22) and daughter Ethel (age 1). Charles was a farmer. Charles was a Universalist, his wife and daughter were Baptists.1 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns and their daughter Ethel.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1891 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Eva (age 31), their children Ethel (age 11), Elbert (age 10), Edmond/Edward (age 8), Charles (age 6) and Wilmot (age 3). There was also a domestic, age 16. Charles was a farmer and trader. The family religion was Secularist.4 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert, Edmond/Edward, Charles and Wilmot.
Marriage	She married James Stevenson.3
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Death	She died in 1967 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3

Citations

1. [S6465] 1881 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #88, 1881, Microfilm, C_13162, Page 21. Lot 19 (Sub-district T), Prince County (District #1), Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
2. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
4. [S6467] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

James Stevenson¹

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Elbert James Read¹

Parents

Name	Elbert James Read was also known as Elbert Read.2,1
Name	He was also known as James Read.3
Name	He was also known as James Elbert Read.3
Birth	He was born on 12 June 1882, in Reads Corners, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3,2
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1891 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Eva (age 31), their children Ethel (age 11), Elbert (age 10), Edmond/Edward (age 8), Charles (age 6) and Wilmot (age 3). There was also a domestic, age 16. Charles was a farmer and trader. The family religion was Secularist.1 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert, Edmond/Edward, Charles and Wilmot.
Witness	Elbert James Read was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.3 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Marriage	Elbert James Read married Geraldine Ann Sweet.2,4
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Fortune Cove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Elbert (age 39) were his wife Geraldine Sweet (age 35) and their daughter Frances (age 10). Elbert was a farmer.5
Death	He died in 1923 in Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. he committed suicide by hanging.2
Burial	He was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.76357, -64.10790G. stone #34.Inscription: READ / Elbert J. Read / 1881 - 1922 / wife Geraldine Ann Sweet / 1885 - 1975 / Baby Vonda M. 1910.4 Tombstone, Elbert James Read (1882-1923), his wife Geraldine Ann Sweet (1885-1975), their infant daughter Vonda (1910-1910). Front inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S6467] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
2. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
3. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
4. [S7404] Tombstone, United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince Edward Island. Elbert James Read, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 July 2012.
5. [S9972] 1921 Canada Census, Fortune Cove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Elbert Read, 1921, digital copy of original document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Fortune Cove, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 1. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Geraldine Ann Sweet¹

Name	Geraldine Ann Sweet was also known as Geraldine Sweet.2
Name	She was also known as Geraldine Ann Read.2
Birth	She was born in 1885.1
Marriage	She married Elbert James Read son of Charles R. Read and Mary Eva Burns.2,1
Witness	Geraldine Ann Sweet was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Elbert James Read in Fortune Cove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Elbert (age 39) were his wife Geraldine Sweet (age 35) and their daughter Frances (age 10). Elbert was a farmer.3
Death	She died in 1975.1
Burial	She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.76357, -64.10790G. stone #34.Inscription: READ / Elbert J. Read / 1881 - 1922 / wife Geraldine Ann Sweet / 1885 - 1975 / Baby Vonda M. 1910.1 Tombstone, Elbert James Read (1882-1923), his wife Geraldine Ann Sweet (1885-1975), their infant daughter Vonda (1910-1910). Front inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S7404] Tombstone, United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince Edward Island. Elbert James Read, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 July 2012.
2. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
3. [S9972] 1921 Canada Census, Fortune Cove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Elbert Read, 1921, digital copy of original document, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Fortune Cove, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 1. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Vonda M. Read¹

Parents

Birth	Vonda M. Read was born in 1910.1
Death	She died in 1910.1
Burial	She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.76357, -64.10790G. stone #34.Inscription: READ / Elbert J. Read / 1881 - 1922 / wife Geraldine Ann Sweet / 1885 - 1975 / Baby Vonda M. 1910.1 Tombstone, Elbert James Read (1882-1923), his wife Geraldine Ann Sweet (1885-1975), their infant daughter Vonda (1910-1910). Front inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S7404] Tombstone, United Church Cemetery, Cascumpec, Prince Edward Island. Elbert James Read, tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 July 2012.

Edward Read¹

Parents

Name	Edward Read was also known as Edmund A. Read.2
Birth	He was born on 12 May 1884, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1891 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Eva (age 31), their children Ethel (age 11), Elbert (age 10), Edmond/Edward (age 8), Charles (age 6) and Wilmot (age 3). There was also a domestic, age 16. Charles was a farmer and trader. The family religion was Secularist.3 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert, Edmond/Edward, Charles and Wilmot.
Witness	Edward Read was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Death	Edward Read died in 1967 in Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S6467] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Charles Stewart Read¹

Parents

Birth	Charles Stewart Read was born on 17 January 1886, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1891 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Eva (age 31), their children Ethel (age 11), Elbert (age 10), Edmond/Edward (age 8), Charles (age 6) and Wilmot (age 3). There was also a domestic, age 16. Charles was a farmer and trader. The family religion was Secularist.3 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert, Edmond/Edward, Charles and Wilmot.
Witness	Charles Stewart Read was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Marriage	Charles Stewart Read married Clara Burns in 1939, in the United Church, Dodsland, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1
Death	He died on 12 September 1963 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S6467] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Clara Burns¹

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Wilmot G. Read^1,2

Parents

Birth	Wilmot G. Read was born on 22 March 1888, in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 23 April 1891 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 39) were his wife Mary Eva (age 31), their children Ethel (age 11), Elbert (age 10), Edmond/Edward (age 8), Charles (age 6) and Wilmot (age 3). There was also a domestic, age 16. Charles was a farmer and trader. The family religion was Secularist.3 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert, Edmond/Edward, Charles and Wilmot.
Witness	Wilmot G. Read was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Marriage	Wilmot G. Read married Ruth Emily Rayner daughter of James Rayner, on 23 September 1919, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Death	Wilmot G. Read died in 1981.4
Burial	He was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.66051, -64.19212G. section E, stone 96A. Inscription: READ / Wilmot G. Read / 1888 - 1981 / His wife / Ruth Emily Rayner / 1897 - 1990 / In God's Care. Back: Parents of / Charles James Dorothy Gloria.4 Tombstone, Wilmot G. Read (1888-1981) & Ruth Emily Rayner (1897-1990). United Church Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S6467] 1891 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #176, 23 April 1891, Microfilm, Roll T-6383, Page 40. Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
4. [S7233] Cemetery Marker, Brae United Church Cemetery. Wilmot G. Read & Ruth Emily Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.

Ruth Emily Rayner^1,2

Parents

Name	Ruth Emily Rayner was also known as Ruth Emily Read.1
Birth	She was born in 1897.2
Marriage	She married Wilmot G. Read son of Charles R. Read and Mary Eva Burns, on 23 September 1919, in Kildare, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Death	Ruth Emily Rayner died in 1990.2
Burial	She was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.66051, -64.19212G. section E, stone 96A. Inscription: READ / Wilmot G. Read / 1888 - 1981 / His wife / Ruth Emily Rayner / 1897 - 1990 / In God's Care. Back: Parents of / Charles James Dorothy Gloria.2 Tombstone, Wilmot G. Read (1888-1981) & Ruth Emily Rayner (1897-1990). United Church Cemetery, Brae, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S7233] Cemetery Marker, Brae United Church Cemetery. Wilmot G. Read & Ruth Emily Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.

Ephraim L. Read^1,2

Parents

Birth	Ephraim L. Read was born on 7 February 1898, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is in 1889 in Reads Corner, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Charles R. Read in Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 49) were his wife Mary Eva (age 41), their children Ethel (age 21), James/Elbert (age 19), Edmond/Edward (age 16), Charles (age 14), Wilmot (age 13) and Ephraim (age 3). Charles was a farmer, Ethel a teacher. James, Edmund and Charles were farmer's sons. The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns, their children Ethel, Elbert/James, Edmond/Edward, Charles, Wilmot and Ephraim.
Witness	Ephraim L. Read was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Charles R. Read in Coleman, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 59) were his wife Mary Eva (age 51), and their son Ephraim (age 13). Charles was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.3 1911 Canada Census, Coleman, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Charles R. Read, his wife Mary Eva Burns and their son Ephraim.
Death	Ephraim L. Read died in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, CanadaG.1

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6468] 1901 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #9, 1901, Microfilm, Page 2. Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S6469] 1911 Canada Census - Charles R. Read, Household #26, 1911, Microfilm, Page 4. Lot 9, Coleman, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Elvira Davidson¹

Elvira (Davidson) Read (1855-1933). Photo courtest of Leslie (Farnworth) Young.

Name	Elvira Davidson was also known as Elvira Read.1
Birth	She was born on 9 June 1855, in Tidnish, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1,2,3
Marriage	She married Thomas Whittemore Read son of Ephraim Read and Rosara Chappell, on 18 August 1880, in Wilmot, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Witness	Elvira Davidson was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 34) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 35) and their only surviving child, Lorne (age 3) - three children had died young. His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.4 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Whittemore Read, his wife Elvira Davidson and their son Lorne.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 44) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 45), their children, Lorne (age 13) and Marion (age 2). His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Whittemore Read, his wife Elvira Davidson and their children, Lorne and Marion.
Census	She was head of the household in the census Between 3 June 1911 and 4 June 1911 in Convent St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Elvira (age 55) were her son Lorne (age 23) and daughter Marion (age 12). Lorne was a photographer. The family religion was Methodist.5 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Elvira (Davidson) Read, her son Lorne and daughter Marion.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Lorne Hiram Read in Convert St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Lorne (age 33) were his wife Delia (age 27) and his mother Elvira (age 66). Lorne was a photographer, with a portrait studio in Summerside.6
Death	She died in 1933 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40545, -63.77748G. tall square obelisk.Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READLeft: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.Footstones: Father Mother.3 Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6272] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 14, Family #135.
3. [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read. Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
4. [S6271] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Family #98.
5. [S6464] From 003 to 4 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #26.
6. [S11356] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household of Lorne Read, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: Drill Shed, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Lorne Hiram Read¹

Parents

Name	Lorne Hiram Read was also known as Lorne Read.2,3,4,5
Birth	He was born on 13 September 1887, in Prince Edward IslandG.3
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1891 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 34) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 35) and their only surviving child, Lorne (age 3) - three children had died young. His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.2 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Whittemore Read, his wife Elvira Davidson and their son Lorne.
Witness	Lorne Hiram Read was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 44) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 45), their children, Lorne (age 13) and Marion (age 2). His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.3 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Whittemore Read, his wife Elvira Davidson and their children, Lorne and Marion.
Witness	Lorne Hiram Read was enumerated on the census Between 3 June 1911 and 4 June 1911 in the household of Elvira Davidson in Convent St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Elvira (age 55) were her son Lorne (age 23) and daughter Marion (age 12). Lorne was a photographer. The family religion was Methodist.4 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Elvira (Davidson) Read, her son Lorne and daughter Marion.
Marriage	He married Delia Jane Brown in 1916.1
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Convert St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Lorne (age 33) were his wife Delia (age 27) and his mother Elvira (age 66). Lorne was a photographer, with a portrait studio in Summerside.6
Death	He died in 1953 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40548, -63.77744G. tall square obelisk.Inscription: In Loving Memory of / Joseph Read / Born Oct. 31, 1846 / Died April 6, 1919. / Sarah Carruthers / Read / Born July 2, 1857, / Died March 5, 1915. / Always an angel. / George C. Read / 1879 - 1922. / READLeft: Ephraim Read / Died / at Demerara, S.A. / March 3, 1865: / Aged 53 years. / Also his wife / Rosara Chappell / Died Aug. 4, 1883: / Aged 73 years. / The world is better for / their having lived in it.Right: In Loving Memory of / David P. Read / Born June 5, 1845 / Died Feb. 8, 1918 / His wife / Emma Bishop / Born July 4, 1849 / Died Sept. 12, 1930 / He giveth his beloved / sleep. Son / A. Balfour / Drowned 1910 Aged 31. / Columbia River, B.C.Back: T. Whittemore Read / 1856 - 1902. / His Wife / Elvira Davidson / 1855 - 1933 / Harry 1880 - 1881. / Nellie 1881 - 1882. / Beatrice 1885 - 1889. / Lorne 1888 - 1953.Footstones: Father Mother.Lorne and his wife have their own tombstone as well (the coordinates are for this stone). Inscription: READ / Lorne H. Read / 1888 - 1953 / His Wife / Delia Brown / 1891 - 1987.5,7 Tombstone, Joseph Read (1849-1919), his wife Sarah Jane Carruthers (1857-1915), his father Ephraim (1812-1865), his mother Rosara Chappell (1811-1884), Joseph's brother David P. Read (1845-1918), his wife Emma Bishop (1849-1930), their son A. Balfour (1879-1910), Joseph's brother Thomas Whittemore Read (1856-1902), his wife Elvira Davidson (1855-1933), their children Harry (1880-1881), Nellie (1881-1882), Beatrice (1885-1889) and Lorne (1888-1953). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail. Tombstone, Lorne Hiram Read (1888-1953), his wife Delia Brown (1891-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6271] 1891 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6382, Family #98.
3. [S6272] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 14, Family #135.
4. [S6464] From 003 to 4 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #26.
5. [S6257] Cemetery Marker - Joseph Read. Joseph Read & Sarah Carruthers, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
6. [S11356] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household of Lorne Read, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: Drill Shed, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
7. [S6277] Cemetery Marker - Lorne Hiram Read. Lorne Hiram Read & Delia Brown, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.

Delia Jane Brown¹

Name	Delia Jane Brown was also known as Delia Jane Read.1
Name	She was also known as Delia Brown.2
Birth	She was born in 1892, in Pugwash, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.1
Marriage	She married Lorne Hiram Read son of Thomas Whittemore Read and Elvira Davidson, in 1916.1
Witness	Delia Jane Brown was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Lorne Hiram Read in Convert St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Lorne (age 33) were his wife Delia (age 27) and his mother Elvira (age 66). Lorne was a photographer, with a portrait studio in Summerside.3
Death	She died on 29 November 1987 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40548, -63.77744G. Inscription: READ / Lorne H. Read / 1888 - 1953 / His Wife / Delia Brown / 1891 - 1987.2 Tombstone, Lorne Hiram Read (1888-1953), his wife Delia Brown (1891-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6277] Cemetery Marker - Lorne Hiram Read. Lorne Hiram Read & Delia Brown, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 18 August 2011.
3. [S11356] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Household of Lorne Read, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place: Drill Shed, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Page Number 14. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Marion Florence Read¹

Marion Florence (Read) Oxenham (1899-1953). Photo courtesy of Leslie (Farnworth) Young.

Parents

Name	Marion Florence Read was also known as Marion Florence Oxenham.1
Name	She was also known as Marion Read.2,3
Birth	She was born on 6 March 1899, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Thomas Whittemore Read in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Thomas Whittemore (age 44) were his wife Elvira Davidson (age 45), their children, Lorne (age 13) and Marion (age 2). His occupation was recorded as Master Mariner (ship's captain). The family religion was Universalist.2 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Thomas Whittemore Read, his wife Elvira Davidson and their children, Lorne and Marion.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census Between 3 June 1911 and 4 June 1911 in the household of Elvira Davidson in Convent St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Elvira (age 55) were her son Lorne (age 23) and daughter Marion (age 12). Lorne was a photographer. The family religion was Methodist.3 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Elvira (Davidson) Read, her son Lorne and daughter Marion.
Marriage	Marion Florence Read married Arthur L. Oxenham son of Thomas Oxenham and Sarah.1
Death	Marion Florence Read died on 21 June 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaG.1,4

Citations

1. [S5813] Correspondence with George Read, -Borden, Prince Edward Island, Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
2. [S6272] 1901 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 14, Family #135.
3. [S6464] From 003 to 4 June 1911 Microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Library & Archives Canada Page 3, Family #26.
4. [S8639] Personal correspondence, with Leslie Young (-Winnipeg, Manitoba). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..