Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

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John Topper1

M, #112255
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Last Edited 2 March 2020 00:00:00
MarriageJohn Topper married Marcella Henrietta Whittington.1

Child with Marcella Henrietta Whittington b. 1870, d. 1930

SonRaymond Smith Topper b. About 1888

Citations

  1. [S14760] Marriage Registration, Raymond Smith Topper & Hazel Jean Clay, , Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, Births, Marriages, Deaths; Registration Year 1916, Book 1833, Page 178, Number 276.

Marcella Henrietta Whittington1

F, #112256, b. 1870, d. 1930
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Last Edited 24 March 2020 00:00:00
NameMarcella Henrietta Whittington was also known as Cella Whittington.2
NameShe was also known as Marcella Henrietta Topper.2
BirthShe was born in 1870.1
MarriageShe married John Topper.2
DeathShe died in 1930.1

Child with John Topper

SonRaymond Smith Topper b. About 1888

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S14760] Marriage Registration, Raymond Smith Topper & Hazel Jean Clay, , Nova Scotia Archives & Records Management, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, Births, Marriages, Deaths; Registration Year 1916, Book 1833, Page 178, Number 276.

Donald Reid Clay1,2

M, #112257, b. 10 April 1930, d. 22 June 2001
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Donald Reid Clay (1930-2001), 1982. Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.

Parents

FatherHarvey Reid Clay b. 14 February 1899, d. 12 June 1961
MotherGenevieve Malcuit b. 1905, d. 1999
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameDonald Reid Clay was also known as Donald Clay.3
BirthHe was born on 10 April 1930, in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG.1
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 8 April 1940 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a son, in 203 Oxford St., Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 41) are his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 34), their children Donald (age 9) and Judith (age 4).4
SonDonald Reid Clay was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1950 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a son, in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 51) were his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 44), their son Donald (age 19) and daughter Judith (age 14). Harvey was an estimator for a structural steel company. Genevieve was a secretary for an electrical distributor. Donald worked in a retail department store.3
Milit-ServDonald Reid Clay served in the military in the U.S. Air Force in KoreaG. in the U.S. Air Force.1
ResidenceLastThe former residence of Donald Reid Clay was in 36 Set Point, Plattsburgh, Clinton County, New York, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 22 June 2001 in Fletcher Allen Healthcare MCHV Campus, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S14764] Certificate of Death, Donald R. Clay entry. Vermont Death Records, 1909-2008; Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Montpelier, Vermont; Box Number 02594, Roll Number S-40894, Archive Number PR-02685-02686.Ancestry (Canada), http://www.ancestry.ca. Hereinafter cited as Certificate of Death.
  2. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  3. [S17434] 1950 United States Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey R. Clay, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 333. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  4. [S14765] 1940 U.S. Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey Clay, 8 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Roll M-t0627-00538, Page 6B, Enumeration District 10-154. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

Judith Morgan Clay1

F, #112258, b. 23 June 1935, d. 21 September 2014
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Judith Morgan (Clay) deRonge (c1936-2014). Photo courtesy of M.C. Adair.

Parents

FatherHarvey Reid Clay b. 14 February 1899, d. 12 June 1961
MotherGenevieve Malcuit b. 1905, d. 1999
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameJudith Morgan Clay was also known as Judith Clay.2
NameShe was also known as Judith Morgan deRonge.1
BirthShe was born on 23 June 1935, in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 8 April 1940 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a daughter, in 203 Oxford St., Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 41) are his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 34), their children Donald (age 9) and Judith (age 4).2
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1950 in the household of Harvey Reid Clay, as a daughter, in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Harvey Clay (age 51) were his wife Genevieve Malcuit (age 44), their son Donald (age 19) and daughter Judith (age 14). Harvey was an estimator for a structural steel company. Genevieve was a secretary for an electrical distributor. Donald worked in a retail department store.3
DeathShe died on 21 September 2014 in West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..
  2. [S14765] 1940 U.S. Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey Clay, 8 April 1940, digital copy of original document, Roll M-t0627-00538, Page 6B, Enumeration District 10-154. National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.
  3. [S17434] 1950 United States Federal Census, Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, household of Harvey R. Clay, 7 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 333. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington,, D.C., U.S.A.

John Colin Leitch1

M, #112273
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Last Edited 3 March 2020 00:00:00
MarriageJohn Colin Leitch married Margaret Ann Dawson Minto.2

Children with Margaret Ann Dawson Minto

SonWallace W. Leitch+ b. 20 December 1854, d. 21 November 1914
DaughterFlorence Nightingale Leitch+ b. 29 September 1863, d. 17 June 1945

Citations

  1. [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay". . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet".
  2. [S2317] Marion Clark, "Marion Clark, personal communication," e-mail message (-Montague, Kings County, Prince Edward Island) to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Marion Clark, personal communication".

Lauretta Maud Blake1

F, #112274
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Last Edited 3 March 2020 00:00:00
NameLauretta Maud Blake was also known as Lauretta Maud Clay.1
NameShe was also known as Laura Blake.1
MarriageShe married John Leitch Clay son of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch, on 22 December 1942, in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.1

Partner with John Leitch Clay b. 26 April 1893, d. 22 January 1951

Citations

  1. [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay". . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet".

William Sturgis Ellis1

M, #112275
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Last Edited 4 March 2020 00:00:00
MarriageWilliam Sturgis Ellis married Helen Amelia Clay daughter of William Leslie Clay and Florence Nightingale Leitch, on 25 June 1924, in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.1

Children with Helen Amelia Clay b. 25 September 1894, d. 3 January 1957

SonRichard Carlyle Ellis b. 16 August 1925, d. 2 June 1974
DaughterBarbara Joan Ellis b. 7 November 1927, d. 14 February 2010

Citations

  1. [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay". . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet".

Leslie Dawson Clay1

M, #112276, b. 18 October 1896, d. 31 October 1898
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Parents

FatherWilliam Leslie Clay b. 14 November 1863, d. 2 February 1928
MotherFlorence Nightingale Leitch b. 29 September 1863, d. 17 June 1945
Relationships4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthLeslie Dawson Clay was born on 18 October 1896.1
DeathHe died on 31 October 1898, in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG;

cause of death was the result of playing with matches in his bedroom after being left for his afternoon nap. The burns to his body were too extensive for him to survive more than three hours. [Victoria Colonist, 1 November 1898]

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cause of death was the result of playing with matches in his bedroom after being left for his afternoon nap. The burns to his body were too extensive for him to survive more than three hours. [Victoria Colonist, 1 November 1898].1

BurialHe was buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.1

Citations

  1. [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay". . Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet".

Barbara Joan Ellis1

F, #112277, b. 7 November 1927, d. 14 February 2010
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Parents

FatherWilliam Sturgis Ellis
MotherHelen Amelia Clay b. 25 September 1894, d. 3 January 1957
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameBarbara Joan Ellis was also known as Barbara Joan Avery.1
BirthShe was born on 7 November 1927, in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.2
DeathShe died on 14 February 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.3

Citations

  1. [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay". , From Victoria Daily Colonist, 4 January 1957, page 16. Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet".
  2. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)., Original information from Joan Avery when M.C. Adair visited her in Victoria in 2004.
  3. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)., Original information from Joan Avery when Marilyn visited her in Victoria in 2004.

Richard Carlyle Ellis1

M, #112279, b. 16 August 1925, d. 2 June 1974
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Parents

FatherWilliam Sturgis Ellis
MotherHelen Amelia Clay b. 25 September 1894, d. 3 January 1957
Relationships4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
NameRichard Carlyle Ellis was also known as Richard Ellis.2
NameHe was also known as Richard Clay Ellis.3
BirthHe was born on 16 August 1925, in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.4
DeathHe died on 2 June 1974 in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.4

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)., the middle name of Carlyle was given to M.C. Adair from his sister.
  2. [S14779] Compiled by M.C. Adair, "Family Group Sheet for William Leslie Clay". , From Victoria Daily Colonist, 4 January 1957, page 16. Hereinafter cited as "Family Group Sheet".
  3. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)., the middle name of Clay was stated in his obituary in the Daily Colonist, Victoria, British Columbia, published 3 June 1974, referring to him as "Victoria lawyer, Richard Clay Ellis......".
  4. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

James Goodwin1

M, #112281, b. 1874, d. 1945
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Last Edited 7 May 2024 19:24:16
BirthJames Goodwin was born in 1874, in EnglandG.1
MarriageHe married Hannah Burgess.1
DeathHe died in 1945 in British Columbia, CanadaG.1

Children with Hannah Burgess b. 1878, d. 1960

DaughterMary Goodwin+ b. 1904, d. 2001
DaughterWinnifred Goodwin b. 1908

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Hannah Burgess1

F, #112282, b. 1878, d. 1960
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Hannah Burgess (1878-1960). Photo courtesy of Marilyn (Clay) Adair.
Last Edited 7 May 2024 19:24:16
NameHannah Burgess was also known as Hannah Goodwin.1
BirthShe was born in 1878, in EnglandG.1
MarriageShe married James Goodwin.1
DeathShe died in 1960 in British Columbia, CanadaG.1

Children with James Goodwin b. 1874, d. 1945

DaughterMary Goodwin+ b. 1904, d. 2001
DaughterWinnifred Goodwin b. 1908

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Winnifred Goodwin1

F, #112283, b. 1908
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Parents

FatherJames Goodwin b. 1874, d. 1945
MotherHannah Burgess b. 1878, d. 1960
Last Edited 13 April 2024 16:00:05
BirthWinnifred Goodwin was born in 1908, in Manchester, EnglandG.1

Citations

  1. [S2541] Correspondence with M.C. Adair.. Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker)..

Mary Joyce Folland1

F, #112293, b. About 1939, d. 2 March 2020
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Parents

FatherRoland Davidson Folland b. 17 April 1905, d. 28 April 1938
MotherElizabeth MacDonald b. 12 October 1912, d. 22 January 2011
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 6 March 2020 00:00:00
NameMary Joyce Folland was also known as Mary Joyce Rooney.1
NameShe was also known as Joyce Folland.1
BirthShe was born About 1939.1
DeathShe died on 2 March 2020 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialShe was buried in St. Joachim's Parish Cemetery, Vernon River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Citations

  1. [S14787] Death Notice, Hennessey Cutliffe Funeral Home, Charottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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