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Priscilla Baker1,2

F, #102051, b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
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NamePriscilla Baker was also known as Priscilla Wood.1
BirthShe was born on 12 September 1863, in Prince Edward IslandG.3
MarriageShe married James Wood, Jr., son of James Wood, Sr., and Elizabeth Cannon, on 21 August 1883, in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. James Wood (B), Priscilla Baker (S), Married 21 August 1883, by Rev. J. A. Defoe. Witnesses "not given".4,1,2
Marriage Registration. James Wood Jr. and Priscilla Baker, 21 August, 1883. Image on-line from www.familysearch.org.
WitnessPriscilla Baker was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1891 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 39) were his wife Priscilla (age 28), their children Sarah (age 7), Sophia (age 5), Charles (age 4) and Mabel (age 2). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.5
1891 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Sophia, Charles and Mabel.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Priscilla (age 38), their children Sarah (age 16), Charles (age 13), Mabel (age 11), James (age 7) and Olive (age 1). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.3
1901 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Charles, Mabel, James and Olive.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Priscilla (age 47), their children Sophia (age 25), James (age 17) and Olive (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.6
1911 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sophia, James and Olive.
DeathShe died on 14 September 1925 in Boston, Massachusetts, USAG. her death resulted from an unsuccessful cancer operation.7
BurialShe was buried in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. the officating clergyman was H. A. Brown.7
There is no known marker.

Children with James Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852

DaughterSophia Wood b. 1 September 1884
DaughterSarah J. Wood b. 2 June 1886
SonCharles Wesley Wood+ b. 25 February 1887, d. 26 November 1964
DaughterMabel Wood b. 7 May 1889
SonJames Theodore Wood+ b. 8 July 1893, d. 1972
DaughterOlive Pearl Wood b. 3 September 1899, d. 19 April 1919

Citations

  1. [S7164] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 152, ((31 May 1902, Olive Pearl Wood)). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  2. [S7266] Priscilla Baker transcription from office records, United Church Cemetery Records, United Church Cemetery Records, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67354;-64.11502; .
  3. [S7169] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 5, family No. 45, James Wood Jr..
  4. [S7455] , (21 August 1883), Marriage Registration, James Wood & Priscilla Baker, PARO Master Name Index, Phase 2, Reel #20 (library of David Walker), Marriage Register No. 13, 1870-1887, p. 274. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Registration, Wood/Baker.
  5. [S7168] 18 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6383, page 11, family No. 33, James Wood Jr..
  6. [S7170] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 3, family No. 24, James Wood Jr..
  7. [S7287] West Devon Methodist Church Register, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, West Devon United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #4, Page 50, #163, ((14 September 1925, Priscilla (Baker) Wood)). Hereinafter cited as West Devon Church Register, Burials.

Olive Pearl Wood1

F, #102052, b. 3 September 1899, d. 19 April 1919

Parents

FatherJames Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852
MotherPriscilla Baker b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameOlive Pearl Wood was also known as Olive Wood.2
BirthShe was born on 3 September 1899. her birth year was recorded as 1900 in the 1901 census.1,3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Priscilla (age 38), their children Sarah (age 16), Charles (age 13), Mabel (age 11), James (age 7) and Olive (age 1). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1901 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Charles, Mabel, James and Olive.
BaptismShe was baptized on 31 May 1902 in the United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,3
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Priscilla (age 47), their children Sophia (age 25), James (age 17) and Olive (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.4
1911 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sophia, James and Olive.
DeathShe died on 19 April 1919.5,3
BurialShe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67327, -64.11565G. Inscription: In loving / memory of / Olive Pearl / Daughter of James & / Priscilla Wood / Died Apr. 19, 1919, Aged 19 / WOOD.5
Tombstone, Olive Pearl Wood (1899-1919). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.
Inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [S7164] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 152, ((31 May 1902, Olive Pearl Wood)). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  2. [S7169] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 5, family No. 45, James Wood Jr..
  3. [S7267] Olive Pearl Wood transcription from office records, United Church Cemetery Records, United Church Cemetery Records, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67354;-64.11502; .
  4. [S7170] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 3, family No. 24, James Wood Jr..
  5. [S7242] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery. Olive Pearl Wood, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 31 July 2012.

Charles Wesley Wood1

M, #102053, b. 25 February 1887, d. 26 November 1964

Parents

FatherJames Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852
MotherPriscilla Baker b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameCharles Wesley Wood was also known as Charles Wood.2,3,4
BirthHe was born on 25 February 1887, in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. his birth month was recorded as March in the 1901 census as well as on his tombstone.1
BaptismHe was baptized on 31 January 1889 in the United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG; the officiating clergyman was George W. Fisher.1
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1891 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 39) were his wife Priscilla (age 28), their children Sarah (age 7), Sophia (age 5), Charles (age 4) and Mabel (age 2). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1891 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Sophia, Charles and Mabel.
WitnessCharles Wesley Wood was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Priscilla (age 38), their children Sarah (age 16), Charles (age 13), Mabel (age 11), James (age 7) and Olive (age 1). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.3
1901 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Charles, Mabel, James and Olive.
MarriageCharles Wesley Wood married first Elsie Evelyn Raynor daughter of John Watson Rayner and Mary Anne Rayner, on 16 October 1916 in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, Charles was a bachelor, living in West Devon, Elsie a spinster, also living in West Devon.5,6
MarriageCharles Wesley Wood married second Lily Hogg.7
DeathHe died on 26 November 1964.7
BurialHe was buried in Bethel Bible Christian / United Church Cemetery, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67817, -64.38109G.

Inscription: WOOD / Charles W. Wood / Mar. 25, 1887 - Nov. 26, 1964 / His Wife / Lily Hogg / Jan. 4, 1889 - Feb. 22, 1975 / All things change, but God remains.7,8

Marker, Charles W. Wood (1887-1964), his wife Lily Hogg (1889-1975). Bethel United Church Cemetery, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Child with Elsie Evelyn Raynor b. 2 June 1898, d. 25 September 1923

SonJames Wesley Wood b. 20 June 1917, d. 25 February 2007

Partner with Lily Hogg b. 4 January 1889, d. 22 February 1975

Citations

  1. [S7165] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United (Methodist) Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 28, ((31 January 1889, Charles Wesley Wood)). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  2. [S7168] 18 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6383, page 11, family No. 33, James Wood Jr..
  3. [S7169] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 5, family No. 45, James Wood Jr..
  4. [S7289] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery. Elsie E. Rayner, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.
  5. [S7283] West Devon Methodist Church Register, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, West Devon United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #4, Page 9, #257, ((9 September 1917, James Wesley Wood)). Hereinafter cited as West Devon Church Register.
  6. [S11018] Charles Wood & Elsie Evelyn Raynor, (16 October 1916), Marriage Record, Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada RG19, Series3, Subseries4, Marriage Licenses, 1916. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
  7. [S11017] Cemetery Transcripts, Bethel Bible Christian / United Church Cemetery, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Lot 8-4 transcription.
  8. [S11784] Cemetery Marker, Bethel United Church Cemetery, West Cape, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Charles W. Wood & Lily Hogg, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 1 August 2016.

Sophia Wood1

F, #102054, b. 1 September 1884

Parents

FatherJames Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852
MotherPriscilla Baker b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthSophia Wood was born on 1 September 1884, in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BaptismShe was baptized on 31 January 1889 in the United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67354, -64.11502G; the officiating clergyman was George W. Fisher.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1891 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 39) were his wife Priscilla (age 28), their children Sarah (age 7), Sophia (age 5), Charles (age 4) and Mabel (age 2). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1891 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Sophia, Charles and Mabel.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Priscilla (age 47), their children Sophia (age 25), James (age 17) and Olive (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.3
1911 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sophia, James and Olive.

Citations

  1. [S7166] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island, United Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #1, Page 28, ((31 January 1889, Sophia Wood)). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Index, PARO.
  2. [S7168] 18 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6383, page 11, family No. 33, James Wood Jr..
  3. [S7170] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 3, family No. 24, James Wood Jr..

Sarah J. Wood1

F, #102055, b. 2 June 1886

Parents

FatherJames Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852
MotherPriscilla Baker b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthSarah J. Wood was born on 2 June 1886, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1891 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 39) were his wife Priscilla (age 28), their children Sarah (age 7), Sophia (age 5), Charles (age 4) and Mabel (age 2). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.1
1891 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Sophia, Charles and Mabel.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Priscilla (age 38), their children Sarah (age 16), Charles (age 13), Mabel (age 11), James (age 7) and Olive (age 1). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1901 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Charles, Mabel, James and Olive.

Citations

  1. [S7168] 18 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6383, page 11, family No. 33, James Wood Jr..
  2. [S7169] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 5, family No. 45, James Wood Jr..

Mabel Wood1

F, #102056, b. 7 May 1889

Parents

FatherJames Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852
MotherPriscilla Baker b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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BirthMabel Wood was born on 7 May 1889, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,2
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census on 18 April 1891 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 39) were his wife Priscilla (age 28), their children Sarah (age 7), Sophia (age 5), Charles (age 4) and Mabel (age 2). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.1
1891 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Sophia, Charles and Mabel.
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Priscilla (age 38), their children Sarah (age 16), Charles (age 13), Mabel (age 11), James (age 7) and Olive (age 1). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1901 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Charles, Mabel, James and Olive.

Citations

  1. [S7168] 18 April 1891 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll T-6383, page 11, family No. 33, James Wood Jr..
  2. [S7169] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 5, family No. 45, James Wood Jr..

James Theodore Wood1

M, #102057, b. 8 July 1893, d. 1972

Parents

FatherJames Wood, Jr. b. 2 August 1852
MotherPriscilla Baker b. 12 September 1863, d. 14 September 1925
Relationships2nd cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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NameJames Theodore Wood was also known as James T. Wood.2
BirthHe was born on 8 July 1893, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
WitnessHe was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 48) were his wife Priscilla (age 38), their children Sarah (age 16), Charles (age 13), Mabel (age 11), James (age 7) and Olive (age 1). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.2
1901 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sarah, Charles, Mabel, James and Olive.
WitnessJames Theodore Wood was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of James Wood, Jr., in West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Priscilla (age 47), their children Sophia (age 25), James (age 17) and Olive (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Methodist.3
1911 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James Wood Jr., his wife Priscilla, children Sophia, James and Olive.
MarriageJames Theodore Wood married Mary Ellen Chisholm.4
BaptismHe was baptized on 23 May 1914 in the United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67354, -64.11502G; he was baptised as an adult. The officiatinf clergyman was H. S. B. Strothard.5
DeathHe died in 1972.6
BurialHe was buried in the United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.67330, -64.11568G. Inscription: WOOD / Father / James T. / 1893 - 1972| Mother / Mary Chisholm / 1892 - 1976.6
Tombstone, James Theodore Wood (1893-1972), his wife Mary Chisholm (1892-1976). United Church Cemetery, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Children with Mary Ellen Chisholm b. 1892, d. 1976

DaughterFlorence Muriel Wood b. 30 June 1913
DaughterPriscilla Thalma Wood b. 24 May 1915
DaughterOlive Sophia Pearl Wood+ b. 30 July 1918, d. 8 July 2016
SonIvers T. Wood b. 10 December 1924, d. 4 March 2004
SonAllison Wood b. 1929, d. 1989

Citations

  1. [S7282] West Devon Methodist Church Register, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, West Devon United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #4, Page 10, #296, ((30 July 1918, Olive Sophia Pearl Wood)). Hereinafter cited as West Devon Church Register.
  2. [S7169] 1901 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 5, family No. 45, James Wood Jr..
  3. [S7170] 1911 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada page 3, family No. 24, James Wood Jr..
  4. [S7281] Alberton Museum, "Wood Family Records", (Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island). . Hereinafter cited as "Wood Binder".
  5. [S7284] West Devon Methodist Church Register, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, West Devon United Church, West Devon, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book #4, Page 7, #182, ((23 May 1914, James Theodore Wood)). Hereinafter cited as West Devon Church Register.
  6. [S7288] Cemetery Marker, West Devon United Church Cemetery. James Theodore Wood & Mary Chisholm, inscription; read by David A. Walker, 29 July 2012.

Elizabeth Anne Wood1

F, #102058, b. About 1869
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BirthElizabeth Anne Wood was born About 1869, in Prince Edward IslandG.1
WitnessShe was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of James Wood, Sr., in Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 64) were his wife Elizabeth Cannon (age 71), son James (age 27) and Elizabeth Anne (age 12), possibly a granddaughter. James Sr. was a shoemaker, James Jr. a farmer. James Sr. was Anglican, the remainder of the family Bible Christian.1
1881 Canada Census, Lot 10, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of James, his wife Elizabeth Cannon, son James and Elizabeth Anne, possibly a granddaughter. At the age of 12 she would be too young to be a daughter of James and Elizabeth.

Citations

  1. [S7160] 1881 digital image from microfilm, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada Roll C_13162, page 15, family No. 62, James Wood.