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Aaron Douglas Rayner¹

Citations

1. [S10685] Death Notice, Rooney Funeral Home, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
2. [S10687] Cemetery marker, Pentacostal Cemetery, Foy Rd., Brooklyn, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Aaron Douglas Rayner, marker inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker.

Parmenas Algernon Wells¹

Parents

Name	Parmenas Algernon Wells was also known as Algernon Wells.2
Birth	He was born on 15 May 1864, in Cascumpec, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1,2,3,4
Baptism	He was baptized on 25 October 1864 in St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.81268, -64.06454G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. R. W. Dyer.1
Marriage	He married Mary Amanda Rayner daughter of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon.2
Census	Parmenas Algernon Wells was head of the household in the census in 1911 in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Algernon (age 44) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 43), their children, Ernest (age 10), Dorothy (age 8), Irene (age 6) and Grace (age 4). Algernon was a farmer.3
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Duke Street; Courthouse, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Algernon (age 54) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 53), their children, Ernest (age 21), Irene (age 18), Grace (age 16) and Herbert (age 9). Algernon was a fruit farmer.4
Death	He died on 3 February 1957.2
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40571, -63.77598G. Inscription: WELLS / Algernon P. Wells / May 15, 1864 - Feb. 3, 1957 / His Wife / Mary Amanda Rayner / July 1, 1867 - March 22, 1956 / Love's labor won, and now commeth eternal / rest and blessed tranquility.2,5 Tombstone, Algernon Wells (1864-1957), his wife Mary Amanda Rayner (1867-1956). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S10692] Baptism Record, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 20, (25 October 1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
2. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
3. [S10688] 1911 Canada Census, Kildare Cape, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family #94, of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place 11-Lot 2, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
4. [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
5. [S12321] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Algernon Wells & Mary Amanda Rayner, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 4 July 2017.

Ernest M. Wells¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S10688] 1911 Canada Census, Kildare Cape, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family #94, of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place 11-Lot 2, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
2. [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S10694] Mrs. Irene Godkin Dies, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, (published 29 April 1983). Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.

Dorothy Emily Wells¹

Parents

Name	Dorothy Emily Wells was also known as Dorothy Wells.2
Birth	She was born on 14 February 1902.3
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is in January 1903 in USAG.2
Natlzation	She was naturalized in 1909.2
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Parmenas Algernon Wells in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Algernon (age 44) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 43), their children, Ernest (age 10), Dorothy (age 8), Irene (age 6) and Grace (age 4). Algernon was a farmer.2
Death	She died on 1 March 1916 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G. Obituary: "The community around Kildare Capes was cast into deep gloom over the sudden death of Dorothy, the 14 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wells, who died at the Prince County Hospital on Wednesday night, March 1st., following an operation for appendicitis. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, 5th inst., and was one of the largest ever seen in this part of the country. There were some beautiful floral tokens of esteem, including a pillow from the family, a wreath from Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Rayner, and a wreath from Mrs. Alvin Mosher. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. W. H. Harding from the text “Thy Will be done on earth.” A quartette “Sometime We’ll Understand,” was tenderly sung, and the long line of carriages then followed the remains to the Greenmount cemetery, where interment was made. Dorothy was a very bright girl and gave promise of being a very fine musician; she was universally loved and her death comes as a shock to her young friends. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Wells in their sad bereavement."4
Funeral	The funeral was held on 5 March 1916.4
Burial	She was buried in Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.90620, -64.03509G. Inscription: Dorothy Emily / Daughter of / A. P. & Amanda Wells / Feb. 14, 1902 / Mar. 2, 1916 / An angel visited the green / earth, and took a flower away.4,3 Tombstone, Dorothy Emily Wells (1902-1916). Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S10691] Cemetery Transcript, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcription, Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
2. [S10688] 1911 Canada Census, Kildare Cape, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family #94, of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place 11-Lot 2, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
3. [S11776] Cemetery Marker, Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenmount, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Dorothy Emily Wells, photograph & inscription; read by David A. Walker, 28 July 2016.
4. [S10690] Death - Dorothy Wells, Agriculturist, Summerside, (published 11 March 1916), page 5, col. 4. Hereinafter cited as Agriculturist.

Irene L. Wells^1,2

Parents

Name	Irene L. Wells was also known as Irene L. Godkin.3
Birth	She was born in March 1905, in Winchester, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.1,3
Natlzation	She was naturalized in 1909.1
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Parmenas Algernon Wells in Kildare Capes, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Algernon (age 44) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 43), their children, Ernest (age 10), Dorothy (age 8), Irene (age 6) and Grace (age 4). Algernon was a farmer.1
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Parmenas Algernon Wells in Duke Street; Courthouse, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Algernon (age 54) were his wife Amanda Rayner (age 53), their children, Ernest (age 21), Irene (age 18), Grace (age 16) and Herbert (age 9). Algernon was a fruit farmer.4
Marriage	She married Horace Heartz Godkin son of Benjamin Heartz Godkin and Eva Maria Inman.3
ResidenceLast	The former residence of Irene L. Wells was in 225 Linden Ave., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 1983.3
Death	She died on 28 April 1983 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G. Obituary: "Mrs. Irene Godkin Dies The death occurred at Prince County Hospital, Summerside on Thursday, April 28, 1983 of Mrs. Irene Godkin, 225 Linden Avenue, Summerside in her 80th year. Born at Winchester, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Algernon and Amanda (Rayner) Wells. She was a member of Summerside Christian Church. She was a sports enthusiast throughout her lifetime and was an avid golfer and curler. She is survived by four sons, Kendall, Belmont Lot 16; Al, of Australia; Robert, Richmond, Ont. and Heartz, Charlottetown. Also by five grandchildren. As well, she is survived by a brother Ernest Wells, Braintree, Mass., and a sister-in-law Roberta Godkin, Richmond, Ont. Resting at the Moase Funeral Home until Sunday noon, then to the Summerside Christian Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Interment in Peoples Cemetery Summerside. Visiting hours this evening 7-9 and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9. In lieu of flowers, donations to a society of your choice would be appreciated."3
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404836, -63.776134G. Inscription: Benjamin Heartz Godkin / Born November 20th 1854 / Died June 4th 1915 / His Wife / Eva Maria Inman / Born February 29th 1860 / Died January 6th 1937 / GODKINLeft: Ada A. Inman / 1858 - 1934Right: Roberta / Elizabeth / Godkin / May 6, 1900 / April 23, 1999Back: H. Heartz Godkin / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Irene L. Wells / 1904 - 1983.3,5 Tombstone, Benjamin Heartz Godkin (1854-1915), his wife Eva Maria Inman (1860-1937), her sister Ada A. Inman (1858-1934), their daughter Roberta Elizabeth Godkin (1900-1999), their son Horace Heartz Godkin (1896-1970), his wife Irene L. Wells (1904-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S10688] 1911 Canada Census, Kildare Cape, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family #94, of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place 11-Lot 2, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
2. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
3. [S10694] Mrs. Irene Godkin Dies, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, (published 29 April 1983). Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
4. [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
5. [S11472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Heartz Godkin family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.

Grace E. Wells¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S10688] 1911 Canada Census, Kildare Cape, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family #94, of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place 11-Lot 2, Page 12. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
2. [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Herbert R. Wells¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

George Wells¹

Citations

1. [S10692] Baptism Record, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 20, (25 October 1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Elizabeth Anne¹

Citations

1. [S10693] Baptism Record, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 12, (24 July 1862). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
2. [S10692] Baptism Record, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 20, (25 October 1864). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

George William Wells¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S10693] Baptism Record, St. Peters Anglican Church, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 12, (24 July 1862). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.

Joseph Fitzpatrick¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S10689] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family of Algernon Wells, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104, Census Place Duke Street/Court House, Summerside, Page Number 21. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.

Horace Heartz Godkin¹

Parents

Name	Horace Heartz Godkin was also known as Heartz Godkin.2
Birth	He was born on 17 April 1896.1
Baptism	He was baptized on 3 July 1896 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39456, -63.78914G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. R. W. Wendall.1
Marriage	He married Irene L. Wells daughter of Parmenas Algernon Wells and Mary Amanda Rayner.2
Death	Horace Heartz Godkin died in 1970.3
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404836, -63.776134G. Inscription: Benjamin Heartz Godkin / Born November 20th 1854 / Died June 4th 1915 / His Wife / Eva Maria Inman / Born February 29th 1860 / Died January 6th 1937 / GODKINLeft: Ada A. Inman / 1858 - 1934Right: Roberta / Elizabeth / Godkin / May 6, 1900 / April 23, 1999Back: H. Heartz Godkin / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Irene L. Wells / 1904 - 1983.3,4 Tombstone, Benjamin Heartz Godkin (1854-1915), his wife Eva Maria Inman (1860-1937), her sister Ada A. Inman (1858-1934), their daughter Roberta Elizabeth Godkin (1900-1999), their son Horace Heartz Godkin (1896-1970), his wife Irene L. Wells (1904-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S10695] Baptism Record, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, (3 July 1896). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
2. [S10694] Mrs. Irene Godkin Dies, Journal Pioneer, Summerside, (published 29 April 1983). Hereinafter cited as Journal Pioneer.
3. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
4. [S11472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Heartz Godkin family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.

Benjamin Heartz Godkin¹

Name	Benjamin Heartz Godkin was also known as Benjamin Godkin.2
Birth	He was born on 20 November 1854.1
Marriage	He married Eva Maria Inman daughter of Robert Inman and Judith Farrow.2
Death	Benjamin Heartz Godkin died on 4 June 1915.1
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404836, -63.776134G. Inscription: Benjamin Heartz Godkin / Born November 20th 1854 / Died June 4th 1915 / His Wife / Eva Maria Inman / Born February 29th 1860 / Died January 6th 1937 / GODKINLeft: Ada A. Inman / 1858 - 1934Right: Roberta / Elizabeth / Godkin / May 6, 1900 / April 23, 1999Back: H. Heartz Godkin / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Irene L. Wells / 1904 - 1983.1,3 Tombstone, Benjamin Heartz Godkin (1854-1915), his wife Eva Maria Inman (1860-1937), her sister Ada A. Inman (1858-1934), their daughter Roberta Elizabeth Godkin (1900-1999), their son Horace Heartz Godkin (1896-1970), his wife Irene L. Wells (1904-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
2. [S10695] Baptism Record, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, (3 July 1896). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
3. [S11472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Heartz Godkin family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.

Eva Maria Inman¹

Parents

Name	Eva Maria Inman was also known as Eva Maria Godkin.2
Name	She was also known as Eva Inman.2
Birth	She was born on 29 February 1860, in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.3,1
Baptism	She was baptized on 1 June 1865 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786, -63.72143G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Rich Smith.3
Marriage	She married Benjamin Heartz Godkin.2
Death	She died on 6 January 1937.1
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404836, -63.776134G. Inscription: Benjamin Heartz Godkin / Born November 20th 1854 / Died June 4th 1915 / His Wife / Eva Maria Inman / Born February 29th 1860 / Died January 6th 1937 / GODKINLeft: Ada A. Inman / 1858 - 1934Right: Roberta / Elizabeth / Godkin / May 6, 1900 / April 23, 1999Back: H. Heartz Godkin / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Irene L. Wells / 1904 - 1983.1,4 Tombstone, Benjamin Heartz Godkin (1854-1915), his wife Eva Maria Inman (1860-1937), her sister Ada A. Inman (1858-1934), their daughter Roberta Elizabeth Godkin (1900-1999), their son Horace Heartz Godkin (1896-1970), his wife Irene L. Wells (1904-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
2. [S10695] Baptism Record, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, (3 July 1896). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
3. [S10696] Baptism Record, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 113, (1 June 1865). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
4. [S11472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Heartz Godkin family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.

Judith Farrow^1,2

Parents

Name	Judith Farrow was also known as Judith Inman.2
Name	She was also known as Judith Partidge Farrow.3
Birth	She was born About 1818.4
Marriage	She married Robert Inman son of John Inman and Rebecca Duke, on 16 April 1840 in DeSable, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG.2,1,5 Marriage announcement, Robert Inman & Judith Farrow. The Colonial Herald, Charlottetown. Published 2 April, 1840. Marriage Registration, Robert Inman & Judith Farrow.
Death	Judith Farrow died on 2 October 1873.4
Burial	She was buried in the United-Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4

Citations

1. [S13715] Marriage Registration, Robert Inman & Judith Farrow, Robert Inman & Judith Farrow, , Church of Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org, Salt Lake City,, Utah, U.S.A. Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888: 1839-1844. FHL microfilm 1,630,091. Original file at Public Archives & Records Office, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
2. [S10696] Baptism Record, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 113, (1 June 1865). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
3. [S866] Doris Muncey Haslam, The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols (Summerside, Prince Edward Island: privately published, 1978), Vol. 1, p. 61. Hereinafter cited as The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family.
4. [S9825] Cemetery Transcript, United Baptist Cemetery, Central Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, transcriptions, Prince Edward Island Genealogy Society, Charlottetown, Vol. 26-2 (1998), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
5. [S13718] Married - Robert Inman & Judith Farrow, The Colonial Herald, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, (published 2 April 1840), page 3. Hereinafter cited as The Colonial Herald.

Adah Ann Inman¹

Parents

Name	Adah Ann Inman was also known as Ada Inman.2
Birth	She was born on 11 April 1858, in Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
Baptism	She was baptized on 1 June 1865 in the United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.33786, -63.72143G; the officiating clergyman was Rev. Rich Smith.1
Death	She died in 1934.2
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404836, -63.776134G. Inscription: Benjamin Heartz Godkin / Born November 20th 1854 / Died June 4th 1915 / His Wife / Eva Maria Inman / Born February 29th 1860 / Died January 6th 1937 / GODKINLeft: Ada A. Inman / 1858 - 1934Right: Roberta / Elizabeth / Godkin / May 6, 1900 / April 23, 1999Back: H. Heartz Godkin / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Irene L. Wells / 1904 - 1983.2,3 Tombstone, Benjamin Heartz Godkin (1854-1915), his wife Eva Maria Inman (1860-1937), her sister Ada A. Inman (1858-1934), their daughter Roberta Elizabeth Godkin (1900-1999), their son Horace Heartz Godkin (1896-1970), his wife Irene L. Wells (1904-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S10697] Baptism Record, United Church, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 113, (1 June 1865). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
2. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
3. [S11472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Heartz Godkin family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.

Roberta Elizabeth Godkin¹

Parents

Birth	Roberta Elizabeth Godkin was born on 6 May 1900, in residence, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Baptism	She was baptized on 14 June 1900 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.39456, -63.78914G.1
Death	She died on 23 April 1999.2
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Benjamin Heartz Godkin, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404836, -63.776134G. Inscription: Benjamin Heartz Godkin / Born November 20th 1854 / Died June 4th 1915 / His Wife / Eva Maria Inman / Born February 29th 1860 / Died January 6th 1937 / GODKINLeft: Ada A. Inman / 1858 - 1934Right: Roberta / Elizabeth / Godkin / May 6, 1900 / April 23, 1999Back: H. Heartz Godkin / 1896 - 1970 / His Wife / Irene L. Wells / 1904 - 1983.2,3 Tombstone, Benjamin Heartz Godkin (1854-1915), his wife Eva Maria Inman (1860-1937), her sister Ada A. Inman (1858-1934), their daughter Roberta Elizabeth Godkin (1900-1999), their son Horace Heartz Godkin (1896-1970), his wife Irene L. Wells (1904-1983). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S10698] Baptism Record, Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, (14 June 1900). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
2. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
3. [S11472] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Benjamin Heartz Godkin family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.

James Rayner¹

Parents

Birth	James Rayner was born on 3 September 1845, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
Baptism	He was baptized on 12 October 1845 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG; the officiating clergyman was Rev. A. V. G. Wiggins.2
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 9 September 1846 in Prince Edward IslandG.3,4
Marriage	He married Mary Ellen Milligan on 23 December 1868, in Prince Edward IslandG. they were married by license, by Rev. W.R. Frame. Witnesses were John W. Rayner and Agnes W. Rayner. Recorded 1 April 1869, by C. Young, Surrogate.5,1
Census	He was head of the household in the census in May 1901 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 54) were his wife Mary Milligan (age 47), their children, Frank (age 23), Daniel (age 21), Maude (age 17), Maggie (age 12), Wesley (age 10), Alfred (age 7), Aggie (age 3), Boyd (age 11 months), brother Edward (age 42), and their mother, Mary Simmons (age 82).3
Death	He died on 25 February 1923 in home, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Obituary: "Rayner, James Summerside Journal - 28 February 1923, page 5, col. 2 Mr. James Rayner, Traveller's Rest, died at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25th, of pneumonia. He was born at the old Rayner Homestead, Traveller's Rest, Sept. 9th, 1846. His death makes the second break in a family of brothers and sisters, the first death being that of Mrs. John Harris, Sherbrooke, some years ago. He is survived by five brothers: Silas Rayner, Tignish; John W., West Dover; William of Morris, Alta; David of Boston, Mass., Edward, West Devon; and one sister, Mrs. Fanny McDonald, Sherbrooke. Besides his wife, Mrs. James Rayner (nee Mary Ellen Milligan) there are left to mourn five sons and four daughters: Mrs. James Wagner, Freeland, P.E.I., Mrs. William Heffel, Traveller's Rest, Mrs. Chas. Mathieson, Kinde-y, Sask., and Mrs. H. E. England, Traveller's Rest, Frank J. and Boyd at home, Daniel, Traveller's Rest, John Weston, Holbrook, Mass. and Alfred B., Cheekwan, Alta. Services will take place today at the home at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Mr. Ross of Bedeque. Interment at People's Cemetery. Pallbearers B. L. Rayner, - Rayner, Archie H. Rayner and E. H. Rayner."6,4,7
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.404078, -63.775984G. Inscription: RAYNER / James Rayner / 1846 - 1923 / His Wife / Mary E. Milligan / 1854 - 1927 / Frank J. Rayner / 1877 - 1946Back: Daniel T. Rayner / 1879 - 1956 / His Wife / Jessie Maud Harkness / 1882 - 1959 / Margaret H. Shaw / 1888 - 1987.4,7 Tombstone, James Rayner (1845-1923), his wife Mary E. Milligan (1854-1927), their sons Frank J. Rayner (1877-1946) and Daniel T. Rayner (1879-1956), his wife Jessie Maud Harkness (1882-1959), their daughter Margaret (Rayner) Shaw (1888-1987). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S10700] Baptism Record, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 68, (30 June 1884). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
2. [S10701] Baptism Record, Church of England, Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book Number 1, Record Book Page 172, (12 October 1845). Hereinafter cited as Baptism Record.
3. [S10702] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County., Prince Edward Island, family #105, of James Rayner, digital copy of original document, Library & Archives Canada, Census Place Lot 19, Page Number 11. Library & Archives Canada, Library & Archives Canada; 395 Wellington St., Ottawa,, Ontario, Canada.
4. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, PEIGS publication Lot 17-4 (2003), Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
5. [S11475] James Rayner and Ellen Milligan, (23 December 1868), Marriage Record, Marriages 1867-1871 Book #1, Page 142. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Record.
6. [S11476] Deaths, Summerside Journal, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, (published 28 February 1923), Page 5, Column 2. Hereinafter cited as Journal.
7. [S11473] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. James Rayner family plot, tombstone inscription & photograph; read by David A. Walker, 23 June 2016.