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Mary Jane Schurman^1,2

Mary Jane Schurman (1854-1928), ca. 1900. Photo courtesy of Alan Stewart.

Parents

Name	Mary Jane Schurman was also known as Mary Jane Locke.3
Name	She was also known as Minnie Schurman.4,5
Birth	She was born on 1 June 1854, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
Baptism	She was baptized on 1 June 1854 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36523, -63.72419G.1
Marriage	She married Joseph Henry Locke, on 12 July 1875, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. they were married by license, by H. P. Cowperthwaite, Methodist Minister. Recorded 17 July 1876.6,2
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 6 April 1891 in the household of Joseph Henry Locke, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household were Joseph's wife Mary Jane 'Minnie' (Schurman), and children Annie (age 14), Cora (age 11), Walter (age 9), May/Mae (age 6), Ida (age 4) and Minnie (age 2). Also in the household was Barbara A. Schurman, age 37, sister of Joseph's wife Mary Jane Schurman. The family religion was Methodist. Joseph's occupation was listed as general merchant. Barbara was a clerk.5 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph H. Locke, his wife Minne (Schurman), their children Annie (age 14), Cora (age 11), Walter (age 9), May/Mae (age 6), Ida (age 4) and Minnie (age 2). Also in the household was Barbara A. Schurman, age 37, sister of Joseph's wife Mary Jane Schurman.
Witness	She was included in a group photograph with Joseph Henry Locke , About 1900 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.7 Joseph Locke & Mary Jane Schurman family, circa 1900. Front row from left, Ida Millicent, Joseph, Gladys Ruth, Mary Jane & Minnie Blanche. Back row from left, Marion Mae, Cora, Walter & Annie Myrtle. Click on any face to view the page for that person.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Joseph Henry Locke, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household were Joseph's wife Minnie, and daughters Blanche (age 22) and Gladys (age 18). Joseph was a merchant in the grocery business. Gladys was a saleslady in a "store". Joseph was Methodist, the rest of the household were Presbyterian.8 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph H. Locke, his wife Minne (Schurman), their children Blanche (age 22) and Gladys (age 18).
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Joseph Henry Locke, as his wife, in Argyle St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Joseph (age 68) were his wife Mary Jane Schurman (age 67) and their daughter Gladys (age 26). Joseph was a store keeper.9 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Joseph Locke, his wife Mary Jane Schurman, their daughter Gladys.
Death	She died on 23 August 1928 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.10,2
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Joseph Henry Locke, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40483, -63.77600G. Inscription: LOCKE / In Memory of / Joseph H. Locke / Died Sept. 23, 1932. Aged 80 Years. / Mary Jane Schurman / Beloved wife of of Joseph H. Locke / Died Aug. 23, 1928. Aged 74 years. Back: LOCKE.2 Tombstone, Joseph H. Locke (1854-1932), his wife Mary Jane Schurman (1854-1928). People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S7144] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island
2. [S4986] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada
3. [S95] Wendy Durieux, personal communication
4. [S5022] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Gladys Ruth Locke
5. [S5024] 1891 Canada Census, District #134, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S6828] Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878)
7. [S8680] Formal portrait of Joseph Locke, Mary Jane Schurman and their seven children
8. [S5059] 1911 Canada Census, District #134, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
9. [S8691] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
10. [S362] Personal Communication

Margaret Brown Schurman^1,2

Parents

Name	Margaret Brown Schurman was also known as Maggie Schurman.3
Name	She was also known as Margaret Brown Craswell.2
Birth	She was born on 16 January 1856, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.4
Marriage	She married Elijah Craswell son of Anthony Craswell, on 24 December 1873 in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "On Wednesday the 24th inst., at the residence of the bride’s father, by Rev. N. McKay, Mr. Elijah Craswell, youngest son of Mr. Anthony Craswell, to Miss Margaret Brown, daughter of Elijah Schurman". [Summerside Journal Jan 1, 1874].1
Death	She died on 4 August 1882 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Margaret died in childbirth.5
Burial	She was buried in the United Church Cemetery, Central Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46635, -63.85832G. Inscription: In / Memory of / Margaret B. Schurman / Beloved / wife of / Elijah Craswell. / Died / Aug. 4, 1882, / Æt. 26 / Blessed are the dead / who die in the / Lord.5 Tombstone, Margaret B. Schurman (1856-1882). Central Lot 16 United Church Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019
2. [S12523] United Church Cemetery, Central Lot 16, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
4. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
5. [S11282] Cemetery marker, Central Lot 16 United Church Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Emily Ellen Schurman¹

Parents

Name	Emily Ellen Schurman was also known as Emily Ellen Bernard.2
Name	She was also known as Emily Schurman.3
Birth	She was born on 29 February 1860, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. her cemetery marker has a birth year inscribed as 1859.1
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 56) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 57), their children, William (age 19), John (age 17), Emily Ellen (age 22), Henrietta (age 13), Jessamine (age 13) and Charlotte (age 15). Elijah was a farmer, William and John were farmer's sons. Emily Ellen, Henrietta and Jessamine were in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, William, John, Emily Ellen, Henrietta, Jessamine and Charlotte.
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 28 April 1891 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 66) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 68), their children, Barbara (age 30), Emily (age 28), Charlotte (age 25), Lena (age 7), and grandchildren Sydney (age 15) and Arthur (age 11), their mother Margaret is now deceased. Elijah was a farmer, Barbara was a store clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.5 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, Barbara, Emily, Charlotte, Lena, and grandchildren Ardney and Arthur, sons of Margaret, now deceased.
Marriage	She married Jesse Bernard son of James Bernard and Mary Jane Baker, on 22 January 1895 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Wife	Emily Ellen Schurman was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Jesse Bernard, as his wife, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Jesse Bernard (age 47) were his second wife, Emily Schurman (age 40), their children, Maggie (age 11), James (age 8) & Ida (age 5), Jesse's parents, James Bernard (age 86) and Mary Jane Baker (age 76). Jesse was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. Also enumerated was Mark Gaudet (age 31), a lodger.6
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Jesse Bernard, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Jesse Bernard (age 57) were his second wife, Emily Schurman (age 51), their daughter May (age 15) and Jesse's widowed mother, Mary Jane Baker (age 87). Jesse worked in a warehouse. Jesse and his mother were Baptists, Emily and May were Presbyterian.7
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Jesse Bernard, as his wife, in Cambridge St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Jesse Bernard (age 67) were his second wife, Emily Schurman (age 61). Jesse was a labourer. Jesse was a Baptist, Emily was Presbyterian.8
Death	She died in 1930 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.9
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Florence M. Bernard, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40516, -63.77731G. Inscription: Florence M. Bernard / 1883 - 1898 / Helen L. Bernard / 1888 - 1914 / Emily Schurman Bernard / 1859 - 1930 / BERNARD.3 Tombstone, Florence M. Bernard (1883-1898), her sister Helen L. Bernard (1888-1914), and Emily (Schurman) Bernard (1859-1930), second wife of Florence's father. Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Footstone, Florence M. Bernard. Footstone, Helen L. Bernard.

Citations

1. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
3. [S8553] Cemetery Transcript, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
4. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S7145] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S15140] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S15141] 1911 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
8. [S15142] 1921 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
9. [S95] Wendy Durieux, personal communication

William Henry Schurman¹

Parents

Name	William Henry Schurman was also known as William Schurman.2
Birth	He was born on 7 August 1861, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.3
Baptism	He was baptized on 2 March 1862 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36523, -63.72419G.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a son, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 56) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 57), their children, William (age 19), John (age 17), Emily Ellen (age 22), Henrietta (age 13), Jessamine (age 13) and Charlotte (age 15). Elijah was a farmer, William and John were farmer's sons. Emily Ellen, Henrietta and Jessamine were in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, William, John, Emily Ellen, Henrietta, Jessamine and Charlotte.
Marriage	William Henry Schurman married first Eliza Minetta Leard daughter of Lewis S. Leard and Sarah Clark, in 1886 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG, Marriage announcement: "At the Rectory, New London, by Rev. T.B. Reagh, William H. Schurman to Eliza Minetta, daughter of the late Lewis Leard, of St. Eleanors". [Island Argus, published Friday, 3 September 1886] William and Minnetta lived on his father's farm at Sherbrooke, Prince Edward Island. For a time they were in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA, where William worked as a street car driver, but they soon returned to the Island. In 1901, William moved his family to Linkletter Road (a farming district near Summerside, Prince Edward Island). William's second wife Amanda m(1) George Burke and had 6 children: Helen, Mabel, George, Myrtle, Jean and Fanny. William and Amanda had no children. (Extracted from William Schurman Loyalist.)3
Census	William Henry Schurman was head of the household in the census in 1891 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Schurman (age 29) were his first wife, Nettie Leard (age 23), their children, Ethel (age 4), Walter (age 2) and George (age 7 months). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian. They lived in the property adjacent to William's parents, Elijah Schurman and Henriann Walker.4
Marriage	He married second Anna Amanda Gay in April 1900 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG; they had no children.3
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Schurman (age 39) were his second wife, Anna Amanda Gay (age 40), his children by his first marriage, Ethel (age 14), Walter (age 12), George (age 10), Queenie (age 6), Annie (age 4) and Ollie (age 1). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.5
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1911 in Linkletter, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Schurman (age 49) were his second wife, Amanda Gay (age 50), his children by his first marriage, Walter (age 22), Henrietta (age 16), Myrtle (age 15) & Ollie (age 11), William's mother, Henriann Walker (age 88) and his sister, Charlotte (age 46). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.6
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Miscouche, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Schurman (age 57) were his second wife, Anna Amanda Gay (age 61), his daughter by his first marriage, Olive (age 21), and his sister Charlotte (age 58). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.7
Death	He died on 5 September 1946 in Miscouche, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.8
Interred	He was buried in the plot of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40518, -63.77657G. Inscription: Schurman / Elija Schurman / 1823-1895 / His wife / Henriann Walker / 1823-1919.Back: Their children / Barbara 1853-1906 / Charlotte / 1865-1932 / Henrietta 1867-1893 / William H. 1861-1946 / Lena M. Steeves / 1877-1963.9 Tombstone, Elijah Hyatt Schurman (1825-1897), his wife Henriann Walker (1823-1919), their children Barbara (1853-1906), Charlotte (1865-1932), Henrietta (1867-1893), William H. (1861-1946) and Lena Maude (1877-1963). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S7143] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island
2. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
4. [S15144] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, ABBR CEN0002 Census: 1861 Westmorland Co, NB
5. [S15145] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S15143] 1911 Canada Census, Linkletter, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S15146] 1921 Canada Census, Miscouche, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
8. [S15026] Death Record
9. [S1286] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside

John Hyatt Schurman¹

John Hyatt Schurman (1863-1943). Photo courtesy of Alan Stewart.

John Hyatt Schurman (1863-1943). Photo courtesy of Alan Stewart.

Parents

Name	John Hyatt Schurman was also known as John Schurman.2
Birth	He was born on 13 February 1863, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a son, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 56) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 57), their children, William (age 19), John (age 17), Emily Ellen (age 22), Henrietta (age 13), Jessamine (age 13) and Charlotte (age 15). Elijah was a farmer, William and John were farmer's sons. Emily Ellen, Henrietta and Jessamine were in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, William, John, Emily Ellen, Henrietta, Jessamine and Charlotte.
Immigration	John Hyatt Schurman immigrated to USAG in 1881.3
Biographical Note	John Hyatt Schurman left the Island when he was about 16 years old and headed for the Dakota territory. He worked at constructing grain elevators and the like, and then found employment at Cook's Machine Shop in Grafton. He married Mr. Cook's daughter, Harriet and settled at the farming life. First in Cashel and after 1896 in Walhalla, both in North Dakota. In 1936, he and Hattie sold the farm and moved to Scholls, Oregon where they had a small chicken ranch. After retirement, they moved to the city of Beaverton.1
Marriage	He married Harriet Cook, daughter of Robert Cook and Ann Bower. on 25 February 1885, in Grafton, North Dakota, USAG.1
Census	John Hyatt Schurman was head of the household in the census on 4 May 1910 in Freemont, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of John Schurman (age 47) were his wife, Hattie Cook (age 46), their children, Charlie (age 23), Henry (age 20), Dorothy (age 18), Fulton (age 15), Robert (age 11), William (age 9), Pearl (age 7), Ruby (age 7) and James (age 5). John was a farm employee.4
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 25 January 1920 in Fremont, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of John Schurman (age 56) were his wife Harriet Cook (age 55), recorded incorrectly on the census as Margaret, their children, Wesley (age 21), Alden (age 19), Ruby (age 17), Pearl (age 17) and James (age 15). Also enumerated was John's sister, Jemima Schurman (age 70). John was a farmer. Wesley and Alden were "labourers at home".5
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 4 April 1930 in Fremont, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USAG. Enumerated in the household of John Schurman (age 67) was his wife, Hattie Cook (age 66). John was a farmer.3
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 12 April 1940 in Washington County, Oregon, USAG. Enumerated in the household of John Schurman (age 77) was his wife, Harriet Cook (age 76), their son Robert (age 41), his wife Lillian Howell (age 35). John was a farmer. Robert was a labourer for highway maintenance.6
Death	He died on 2 November 1943 in Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon, USAG.1
Burial	He was buried in Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, USAG. Inscription Front: SCHURMAN / John H. / 1863 - 1943 | Harriet / 1864 - 1951.7 Marker, John Hyatt Schurman (1863-1943), his wife Harriet Cook (1864-1951). Crescent Grove Cemetery, Tigard, Washington County, Oregon, USA. Photo courtesy of findagrave.com.

Citations

1. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
2. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S16360] 1930 United States Federal Census, Fremont, Cavalier, North Dakota
4. [S15175] 1910 US Census, Freemont, Cavalier County, North Dakota
5. [S16362] 1920 United States Federal Census, Fremont, Cavalier County, North Dakota
6. [S16361] 1940 United States Federal Census, Washington County, Oregon
7. [S16363] Burial Record, John H. Schurman & Harriet Cook

Charlotte Schurman¹

Parents

Name	Charlotte Schurman was also known as Lottie Schurman.2
Biographical Note	Charlotte did not marry. She died at her brother William's home, Linkletter Road. She was very short, caused by an illness in her childhood.1
Birth	She was born on 11 November 1868, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is in 1865 in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 56) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 57), their children, William (age 19), John (age 17), Emily Ellen (age 22), Henrietta (age 13), Jessamine (age 13) and Charlotte (age 15). Elijah was a farmer, William and John were farmer's sons. Emily Ellen, Henrietta and Jessamine were in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.3 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, William, John, Emily Ellen, Henrietta, Jessamine and Charlotte.
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 28 April 1891 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 66) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 68), their children, Barbara (age 30), Emily (age 28), Charlotte (age 25), Lena (age 7), and grandchildren Sydney (age 15) and Arthur (age 11), their mother Margaret is now deceased. Elijah was a farmer, Barbara was a store clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, Barbara, Emily, Charlotte, Lena, and grandchildren Ardney and Arthur, sons of Margaret, now deceased.
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Henriann Walker, as a daughter, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Henriann (age 76) were her daughters, Barbara (age 46) and Lottie/Charlotte (age 32).2 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Henriann (Walker) Schurman and her single daughters, Barbara and Lottie (Charlotte).
sister	Charlotte Schurman was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of William Henry Schurman, as a sister, in Linkletter, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.5
sister	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of William Henry Schurman, as a sister, in Miscouche, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William Schurman (age 57) were his second wife, Anna Amanda Gay (age 61), his daughter by his first marriage, Olive (age 21), and his sister Charlotte (age 58). William was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.6
Death	She died on 22 June 1932 in Linkletter, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.7
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40518, -63.77657G. Inscription: Schurman / Elija Schurman / 1823-1895 / His wife / Henriann Walker / 1823-1919.Back: Their children / Barbara 1853-1906 / Charlotte / 1865-1932 / Henrietta 1867-1893 / William H. 1861-1946 / Lena M. Steeves / 1877-1963.8 Tombstone, Elijah Hyatt Schurman (1825-1897), his wife Henriann Walker (1823-1919), their children Barbara (1853-1906), Charlotte (1865-1932), Henrietta (1867-1893), William H. (1861-1946) and Lena Maude (1877-1963). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
2. [S7150] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
4. [S7145] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S15143] 1911 Canada Census, Linkletter, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S15146] 1921 Canada Census, Miscouche, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S15020] Death Record
8. [S1286] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside

Henrietta Schurman¹

Henrietta Schurman (1867-1891). Photo courtesy of Alan Stewart.

Parents

Name	Henrietta Schurman was also known as Henrietta Heffel.
Name	She was also known as Hennie Schurman.1
Birth	She was born on 17 April 1867, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 56) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 57), their children, William (age 19), John (age 17), Emily Ellen (age 22), Henrietta (age 13), Jessamine (age 13) and Charlotte (age 15). Elijah was a farmer, William and John were farmer's sons. Emily Ellen, Henrietta and Jessamine were in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.2 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, William, John, Emily Ellen, Henrietta, Jessamine and Charlotte.
Witness	She was a witness at the marriage of George Giles Crabbe and Jessamine E. Schurman on 18 November 1886 in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3,4,1
Marriage	Henrietta Schurman married Samuel James Heffel son of James Heffell and Ellen Marchbank, on 12 September 1888 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. They were married by license.5,1
Principal 2	Henrietta Schurman witnessed the of Samuel James Heffel and Henrietta Schurman.1
Death	She died on 1 February 1891 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Henrietta died following childbirth.Obituary: "At Summerside, on the 7th inst., of inflammation of the lungs, Henrietta, wife of Samuel J. Heffel, in the 23rd year of her age." The boys were separated and James was taken by his widowed grandmother, Ellen (Marchbank) Heffel at Travellers Rest, while Lloyd was taken by his grand-uncle, Ben Schurman in Summerside. Their father Samuel left for the States, settling in Syracuse, New York. He is buried in Cortland, New York.1,3
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40518, -63.77657G. Inscription: Schurman / Elija Schurman / 1823-1895 / His wife / Henriann Walker / 1823-1919.Back: Their children / Barbara 1853-1906 / Charlotte / 1865-1932 / Henrietta 1867-1893 / William H. 1861-1946 / Lena M. Steeves / 1877-1963.6 Tombstone, Elijah Hyatt Schurman (1825-1897), his wife Henriann Walker (1823-1919), their children Barbara (1853-1906), Charlotte (1865-1932), Henrietta (1867-1893), William H. (1861-1946) and Lena Maude (1877-1963). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
2. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019
4. [S13920] Marriage Registration
5. [S15133] Marriage Registration
6. [S1286] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside

Jessamine E. Schurman^1,2

Parents

Name	Jessamine E. Schurman was also known as Jessie Schurman.2,3
Name	She was also known as Jessamine E. Crabbe.
Name	She was also known as Jessie Elizabeth Crabbe.4
Biographical Note	Jessamine, called Jessie, was a twin to Henrietta. Birth dates for four children were found in registers of the Summerside Presbyterian Church. Further information is not available. Jessamine and Giles lived in or near Summerside. About 1904 they moved to High River, Alberta, later going on to British Columbia.5
Birth	She was born on 17 April 1867, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.1,6
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 56) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 57), their children, William (age 19), John (age 17), Emily Ellen (age 22), Henrietta (age 13), Jessamine (age 13) and Charlotte (age 15). Elijah was a farmer, William and John were farmer's sons. Emily Ellen, Henrietta and Jessamine were in school. The family religion was Presbyterian.7 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, William, John, Emily Ellen, Henrietta, Jessamine and Charlotte.
Marriage	She married George Giles Crabbe, son of Thomas Crabbe and Charlotte Glover. on 18 November 1886, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. They were married by license. Witnesses were James McGougan and Henrietta Schurman (Jessie's sister)."At St. Eleanor’s, on the 18th November by the Rev. B. Chappell, Giles G. Crabbe of Summerside, to Jessie E. Schurman, daughter of Elijah Schurman, Esq., St. Eleanor’s". [Summerside Journal Dec 9, 1886].2,8,1
Wife	Jessamine E. Schurman was enumerated on the census on 29 April 1891 in the household of George Giles Crabbe, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Giles Crabbe (age 27) were his wife, Jessie Schurman, (age 23), their children, Ella (age 3), Lulu (age 1) and Lottie (age 2 months). Giles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.9
Principal 2	She was living in Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 1900.10
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of George Giles Crabbe, as his wife, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Giles Crabbe (age 38) were his wife, Jessie Schurman, (age 33), their children, Ella (age 12), Lulu (age 10), Charlotte (age 9), Arthur (age 5), Ruth (age 3) and Vera (age 1). Giles was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.6
Principal 2	She was living in Granville St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 1904.11
Principal 2	She and George Giles Crabbe moved to High River, Alberta, CanadaG, in 1904.1
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 15 June 1911 in the household of George Giles Crabbe, as his wife, in Pincher Creek, Alberta, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Giles Crabbe (age 48) were his wife, Jessie Schurman, (age 44), their children, Ellen (age 23), Lulu (age 22), Arthur (age 15), Ruth (age 14), Jessie (age 11), Lloyd (age 6) and Helen (age 2). Giles was a merchant, Ellen was a dress maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.12
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1916 in the household of George Giles Crabbe, as his wife, in Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of Giles Crabbe (age 50) were his wife, Jessie Schurman, (age 47), their children, Ruth (age 19), Jessie (age 16), Lloyd (age 11) and Helen (age 7). Giles was a contractor, Ruth was a telephone operator, Jessie a sales lady. The family religion was Presbyterian.13
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of George Giles Crabbe, as his wife, in 223 12th Ave. West, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Giles Crabbe (age 56) were his wife, Jessie Schurman, (age 50), their children, Ruth (age 24), Jessie (age 21), Lloyd (age 16) and Helen (age 12). Giles was a farmer, Ruth worked in a hospital, Jessie was a stenographer. The family religion was Presbyterian.14
Death	She died on 2 August 1954 in Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaG.1,4
Burial	She was buried in Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaG.4
mother-in-law	She was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of James H. MacDonald, as a mother-in-law, in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.15
Residence	She lived in 1932 in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG.16

Citations

1. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
2. [S14639] Century of Immigration, Marriage and Death Records from Prince Edward Island Newspapers, 1780-1900, compiled by Leland Currie 2019
3. [S9530] Death Registration
4. [S18932] Obituary - Jessie Elizabeth (Schurman) Crabbe
5. [S362] Personal Communication
6. [S13918] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
8. [S13920] Marriage Registration
9. [S13919] 1891 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
10. [S9531] McAlpine Directory 1900
11. [S9532] McAlpine Directory 1904
12. [S13923] 1911 Canada Census, Pincher Creek, Alberta
13. [S13927] 1916 Canada Census, Calgary, Alberta
14. [S13928] 1921 Canada Census, Calgary, Alberta
15. [S18967] 1931 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta
16. [S18965] Obituary - Ruth Evelyn (Crabbe) MacDonald

Lena Maude Schurman¹

Parents

Name	Lena Maude Schurman was also known as Lena Maude Steeves.
Name	She was also known as Lena Schurman.2
Biographical Note	Lena was an adopted daughter. She married Chesley Steeves, who was 26 years older. They lived in Lower Coverdale, New Brunswick. Chesley was a fisherman. He had married, first, April 9 1873, Martha Lutz, and by her had thirteen children; John Watson, Charles, Charlotte, Mona, Watson, Enid, Everett Price, Hattie, Mary Emma, Chesley Albert, Almira, and Belle. Esther Clark Wright's (the Steeves) descendants, 1965, has details on these.3
Birth	She was born in May 1880, in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is in 1877 in Sherbrooke, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.5
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 28 April 1891 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as a daughter, in Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah (age 66) were his wife, Henriann Walker (age 68), their children, Barbara (age 30), Emily (age 28), Charlotte (age 25), Lena (age 7), and grandchildren Sydney (age 15) and Arthur (age 11), their mother Margaret is now deceased. Elijah was a farmer, Barbara was a store clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.6 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, his wife Henriann (Walker), their children, Barbara, Emily, Charlotte, Lena, and grandchildren Ardney and Arthur, sons of Margaret, now deceased.
Marriage	She married Chesley W. Steeves son of William Steeves and Mary Jane Lutz, on 18 March 1903 in Hillsborough, Albert County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.7
Wife	Lena Maude Schurman was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Chesley W. Steeves, as his wife, in Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Chesley (age 62) were his wife Lena Schurman (age 31), their daughter Sadie (age 7) and Chesley's mother Mary Lutz (age 83). Chesley was a farmer and fisherman. The family religion was Methodist.4
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Chesley W. Steeves, as his wife, in Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Chesley (age 70) was his wife, Lena Maude Schurman (age 40), their daughter Sadie (age 17). Chesley was a farmer.8
Principal 2	She was living in 12 Prince St., Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG, they lived at this address for ten years preceding Chesley's death.9
Death	She died in 1963.10
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40518, -63.77657G. Inscription: Schurman / Elija Schurman / 1823-1895 / His wife / Henriann Walker / 1823-1919.Back: Their children / Barbara 1853-1906 / Charlotte / 1865-1932 / Henrietta 1867-1893 / William H. 1861-1946 / Lena M. Steeves / 1877-1963.10 Tombstone, Elijah Hyatt Schurman (1825-1897), his wife Henriann Walker (1823-1919), their children Barbara (1853-1906), Charlotte (1865-1932), Henrietta (1867-1893), William H. (1861-1946) and Lena Maude (1877-1963). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S7146] Official Notice of Marriage, York County, New Brunswick
3. [S362] Personal Communication
4. [S7149] 1911 Canada Census, Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick
5. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
6. [S7145] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S7147] Official Notice of Marriage, York County, New Brunswick
8. [S10904] 1921 Canada Census, Coverdale, Albert County, New Brunswick
9. [S7148] Certificate of Registration of Death, Westmorland County, New Brunswick
10. [S1286] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside

Janet McKay¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S15039] Baptismal Record

Owen Mackay¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S15098] Baptismal Record
3. [S15726] 1891 Census of Canada, Lot 27, Prince, Prince Edward Island

Thomas Dawson Carruthers¹

Thomas Dawson Carruthers (1875-1956). Photo courtesy of Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald.

Parents

Name	Thomas Dawson Carruthers was also known as Tom Carruthers.2
Name	He was also known as T.D. Carruthers.
Occupation	He was employed at RT Holman Ltd., Brace, McKay Co., and the Summerside Ranching Company. In 1925 he joined the Canadian Silver Fox Breeders Association as an inspector. From 1938 to 1953, when he retired, he held position of secretary to the organization. He served several terms as Summerside town councillor.
Birth	He was born on 1 February 1875, in Carleton, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married first Margaret Bell MacFadyen daughter of Neil Hector MacFadyen and Eliza Lowther, on 12 October 1898.
Marriage	Thomas Dawson Carruthers married second Etta Jean Walker daughter of David Walker and Deborah Foster Lowther, on 5 June 1935 there were no children from this marriage.3,1
Late Residence	His late residence was in 168 Spring Street, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4
Death	Thomas Dawson Carruthers died on 21 September 1956 in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Obituary: "Funeral services for the late Thomas Dawson Carruthers were held at his late residence, 168 Spring Street, Summerside, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rev. J. Donald MacKay assisted by the Rev. Alex. MacKay were the officiating clergymen. Members of the Masonic Lodge were in attendance with the Masonic burial service being conducted by Arthur Dawson. Honorary pallbearers were Hugh Morrison, Peter G. Clark, Vernon Matthews, James Cairns, Dr. R. S. P. Carruthers, George Callbeck, William Schurman, Reginald Ellis, Arthur Dawson. F. Arnett. Active pallbearers were Cedric Campbell, Roy Walker, Bradford Cairns, Richard Sawler, Robert Williams, and Lorne Carruthers. The deceased, a highly respected and prominent citizen of Summerside, died Friday at his home. He was born at Borden in 1875, son of the late Robert Carruthers and Hannah MacWilliams. He came to reside in Summerside 48 years ago and since that time had been closely associated with the business and civic life of the community. During that period he held responsible positions with such firms as R. T. Holman Ltd., Brace, McKay Co., and the Summerside Ranching Company. In 1925 he joined the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeders Association as an inspector and in 1938 was appointed secretary of the company, a position with he held until 1953 when he retired due to ill health caused by a heart condition. He was at all times interested in and ready to take part in any project for the advancement of the town of Summerside and he served with honor, several terms as town councillor. He was a life member, Past Master of Hiram & Lebanon Lodge and a member of the Albert Edward Lodge of Perfection. He was twice married. His first wife was Margaret McFadyen of Augustine Cove and of this union there were three children: Mrs. Ernest L. Walker (Minnie), Summerside; John who died in 1955; and Mrs. Reginald H. Muttart (Miriam), Kentville, N.S. His second wife who survives is the former Etta Walker of New Annan. Interment was in the Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse".4
Burial	He was buried in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23877, -63.63134G. Black granite tombstone. Inscription: Thomas Dawson Carruthers / 1875 - 1956 / Margaret Bell MacFadgen / 1877 - 1930 / Etta Jean Walker / 1884 - 1971 / Blessed Are The Dead Who Die In The Lord / CARRUTHERS. Right: John Carruthers / 1907-1955 / Nancy / Carruthers / Heath / 1945 - 2014 / Love You, / Missed You, / Mean It. Back: CARRUTHERS.4,5 Tombstone for Thomas Dawson Carruthers (1875-1956), Margaret Bell MacFadgen (1877-1930) and Etta Jean Walker (1884-1971). Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Right inscription detail, John Carruthers (1907-1955), son of Thomas and Margaret, his daughter Nancy (1945-2014).

Citations

1. [S362] Personal Communication
2. [S2270] Margaret (Cairns) MacDonald, personal communication
3. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
4. [S7863] Journal Pioneer
5. [S3733] Cemetery marker, Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse

John Geddie Townsend¹

Parents

Name	John Geddie Townsend was also known as John Townsend.1
Baptism	He was baptized on 4 October 1857 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518, -63.72410G.2
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of James Townsend, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James were his wife Elizabeth Helen Walker, their children, Euphemia, Mary Ellen and John Geddie. James was a miller.3
Son	John Geddie Townsend was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of Elizabeth Helen Walker, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Eliza is now a widow. Enumerated in the household with Eliza were her son John Geddie and daughter Leila Ada. There was also a third child, James, aged 5. He was possibly a grandson, but his identity is yet to be confirmed. Eliza's occupation was entered as farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 1881 Canada Census, Eliza (Elizabeth Helen Walker) Townsend head of household. Included in the household were her son John G. and daughter Leila A. A third, as yet unidentified, child was James, age 5, possibly a grandson.
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1901 in the household of Elizabeth Helen Walker, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Eliza was a widow at this census, with her son John Geddie and daughter Leila Ada living with her. Her birth date on the census record differs from that entered in the Walker family Bible. Also living with the family at the time of the census was James McGill, entered as a grandson. His parentage is not known.5,6
Marriage	He married first Jane Kennedy.1
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 1 June 1911 in Lot 19, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household were John's wife Jane (Kennedy), sister Lyla (sic) and mother Eliza (Walker).7
Marriage	He married second Lottie Everett Smith.8
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Townsend (age 64) were his second wife, Lottie Smith (age 41), her children by her first marriage, Thomas Millman (age 16) and James Millman (age 10). John was a farmer. John was Presbyterian, Lottie and her sons were Anglican.9
Death	He died in 1948.1
Interred	He was buried in the plot of James Townsend, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44759, -63.62866G. Inscription: In memory of / James Townsend / Died / Oct. 8 - 1869 / Aged 36 yrs. / His wife / Eliza E. / Walker / Died Oct. 29 - 1913 / Aged 81 yrs. / Also / Their daughter / Lelia A. Townsend / 1861-1918 / Asleep in Jesus / TOWNSEND. Back: Jane Kennedy / Wife of / J. G. Townsend / 1867-1919 / John G. Townsend / 1857-1948 / At Rest. [Note: His tombstone has an inscribed death year of 1869, however his obituary appeared in the Summerside Journal, dated 18th October, 1866. The tombstone also records an age of 36 years, however he would have been 35 years old.].1 Tombstone, James Townsend (c1831-1869), his wife Elizabeth Helen Walker (1832-1998), their daughter Leila Ada Townsend(1862-1918), their son John Geddie Townsend (1857-1948), his wife Jane Kennedy (1867-1919). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S2825] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
2. [S2562] Baptismal Record: John Geddie Townsend
3. [S10845] 1861 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
4. [S4002] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S2559] Census 1901, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S1335] Census 1881: Canada
7. [S3570] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
8. [S362] Personal Communication
9. [S14851] 1921 Canada Census, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Leila Ada Townsend¹

Parents

Name	Leila Ada Townsend was also known as Leila Townsend.2
Birth	She was born on 19 May 1861 . The North Bedeque Baptismal records show that she was baptized 2 March 1862, which conflicts with the 1862 birth date recorded in the 1901 census. Her tombstone inscription has a birth year of 1861. Leila never married.3
Baptism	She was baptized on 2 March 1862 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518, -63.72410G.4
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of Elizabeth Helen Walker, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Eliza is now a widow. Enumerated in the household with Eliza were her son John Geddie and daughter Leila Ada. There was also a third child, James, aged 5. He was possibly a grandson, but his identity is yet to be confirmed. Eliza's occupation was entered as farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.5 1881 Canada Census, Eliza (Elizabeth Helen Walker) Townsend head of household. Included in the household were her son John G. and daughter Leila A. A third, as yet unidentified, child was James, age 5, possibly a grandson.
Witness	Leila Ada Townsend was a witness at the marriage of Ingham Sutcliffe Wright and Isabella Walker on 20 January 1897 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.6
Daughter	Leila Ada Townsend was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1901 in the household of Elizabeth Helen Walker, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Eliza was a widow at this census, with her son John Geddie and daughter Leila Ada living with her. Her birth date on the census record differs from that entered in the Walker family Bible. Also living with the family at the time of the census was James McGill, entered as a grandson. His parentage is not known.3,7
sister	Leila Ada Townsend was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1911 in the household of John Geddie Townsend, as a sister, in Lot 19, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.8
Death	She died on 29 January 1918, at in home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2,9
Interred	She was buried in the plot of James Townsend, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44759, -63.62866G. Inscription: In memory of / James Townsend / Died / Oct. 8 - 1869 / Aged 36 yrs. / His wife / Eliza E. / Walker / Died Oct. 29 - 1913 / Aged 81 yrs. / Also / Their daughter / Lelia A. Townsend / 1861-1918 / Asleep in Jesus / TOWNSEND. Back: Jane Kennedy / Wife of / J. G. Townsend / 1867-1919 / John G. Townsend / 1857-1948 / At Rest. [Note: His tombstone has an inscribed death year of 1869, however his obituary appeared in the Summerside Journal, dated 18th October, 1866. The tombstone also records an age of 36 years, however he would have been 35 years old.].9 Tombstone, James Townsend (c1831-1869), his wife Elizabeth Helen Walker (1832-1998), their daughter Leila Ada Townsend(1862-1918), their son John Geddie Townsend (1857-1948), his wife Jane Kennedy (1867-1919). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S14982] Death Record
3. [S2559] Census 1901, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
4. [S2561] Baptismal Record: Leila Ada Townsend
5. [S4002] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S6500] Marriage Register
7. [S1335] Census 1881: Canada
8. [S3570] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
9. [S2825] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Jane Kennedy¹

Name	Jane Kennedy was also known as Jane Townsend.1
Birth	She was born in 1857.1
Marriage	She married John Geddie Townsend son of James Townsend and Elizabeth Helen Walker.1
Wife	Jane Kennedy was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1911 in the household of John Geddie Townsend, as his wife, in Lot 19, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household were John's wife Jane (Kennedy), sister Lyla (sic) and mother Eliza (Walker).2
Death	She died in 1919.1
Interred	She was buried in the plot of James Townsend, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44759, -63.62866G. Inscription: In memory of / James Townsend / Died / Oct. 8 - 1869 / Aged 36 yrs. / His wife / Eliza E. / Walker / Died Oct. 29 - 1913 / Aged 81 yrs. / Also / Their daughter / Lelia A. Townsend / 1861-1918 / Asleep in Jesus / TOWNSEND. Back: Jane Kennedy / Wife of / J. G. Townsend / 1867-1919 / John G. Townsend / 1857-1948 / At Rest. [Note: His tombstone has an inscribed death year of 1869, however his obituary appeared in the Summerside Journal, dated 18th October, 1866. The tombstone also records an age of 36 years, however he would have been 35 years old.].1 Tombstone, James Townsend (c1831-1869), his wife Elizabeth Helen Walker (1832-1998), their daughter Leila Ada Townsend(1862-1918), their son John Geddie Townsend (1857-1948), his wife Jane Kennedy (1867-1919). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S2825] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
2. [S3570] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Elizabeth L. Higgins¹

Elizabeth (Higgins) Walker (1846-1934)

Name	Elizabeth L. Higgins was also known as Elizabeth L. Walker.2
Birth	She was born on 14 March 1846, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3,4
Marriage	She married David Walker, son of James W. Walker and Mary Hogg. on 17 July 1873, in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36523, -63.72419G. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Robert Patterson. David was a bachelor, living in Lot 25, Elizabeth was a spinster, living in Lot 19.1,5
Wife	Elizabeth L. Higgins was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of David Walker, as his wife, in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of David Walker (age 48) were his wife, Elizabeth Higgins (age 35), their children, James (age 7), Catherine (age 5) and Ira (age 3). David was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.6
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1891 in the household of David Walker, as his wife, in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with David was his wife Elizabeth (Higgins), and children James, Minnie, Ira, Ewen, Laura, William and Mary. The family's religion was Presbyterian. David was a farmer. They lived adjacent to the farm of Jane (Walker) Humphrey, and two farms away from William and Mary (Found) Walker.7 1891 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of David & Elizabeth (Higgins) Walker. Listed in the household was David's wife Elizabeth (Higgins), and children James, Minnie, Ira, Ewen, Laura, William and Mary. The family's religion was Presbyterian. David was a farmer.
Witness	She was included in a group photograph with David Walker , About 1893 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.8 Family portrait of David & Elizabeth (Higgins) Walker, ca. 1893. Back row: "Ewen" MacGregor, "James" Colin, Catherine "Minnie", "Ira" David. Front row: "Laura" Scott, David, Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie", "William" Higgins, Elizabeth (Higgins). Click on any face to view that person's page.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 31 March 1901 in the household of David Walker, as his wife, in Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with David were his wife Elizabeth (Higgins), sons Ira and Ewen, and daughters Laura and Lizzie. The family religion was Presbyterian. David was a farmer, and sons Ira & Ewen were farmer's sons.4 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince Edward Island, household of David Walker. Also listed in the household were his wife Elizabeth (Higgins), sons Ira and Ewen, and daughters Laura and Lizzie. The family religion was Presbyterian. David was a farmer, and sons Ira & Ewen were farmer's sons.
Death	She died on 18 November 1934, in Kelvin Grove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Elizabeth's death notice was in the Maple Leaf newspaper in Oakland, California, published Dec 1934. p. 186.9,2,10
Burial	She was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44748, -63.62872G. Inscription: WALKER / 1824 David Walker 1909 / His Wife / 1847 Elizabeth Higgins 1934 / Their Sons / 1886 W. Higgins 1894 / 1881 Ewen M. 1922 / His Wife / 1888 Bertha E. Douglas 1961 / Their Son / 1911 Arnold D. 1996 / Blessed are the pure in heart / For they shall see God.11 Tombstone, David Walker (1833-1909), wife Elizabeth Higgins (1847-1934), sons William (1886-1894) & Ewen (1881-1922), Ewen's wife Bertha Douglas (1888-1961), their son Arnold (1911-1996). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S13940] Marriage Registration
2. [S14915] Patriot newspaper
3. [S362] Personal Communication
4. [S2991] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S14790] Marriage Record
6. [S3462] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S3019] Canada Census 1891, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
8. [S3452] Family portrait of David & Elizabeth (Higgins) Walker
9. [S14876] Death Record
10. [S2680] The Maple Leaf
11. [S2962] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington

John William Parsons, Sr.^1,2

Parents

Name	John William Parsons, Sr., was also known as William Parsons.3
Name	He was also known as John Parsons.4
Birth	He was born on 1 April 1873, in Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.5
Baptism	He was baptized on 22 June 1873 in the United Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43875, -63.63837G. the officiating clergyman was Rev. J. G. Bigney.5
Living	He was living in Margate, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 1896.6
Marr Lic	He obtained a marriage license on 7 December 1896. John W. Parsons of Margate (B) & Minnie C. Walker of Kelvin Grove (S).6
Marriage	He married Catherine Minnie Walker daughter of David Walker and Elizabeth L. Higgins, on 30 December 1896 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.6
Census	John William Parsons, Sr., was head of the household in the census on 31 March 1901 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William (age 28) were his wife Minnie Walker (age 25), children Hannah (age 3), John (age 1 year 7 months) and David (2 months), William's brothers Frederick (age 60) & James (age 46) and sister Elizabeth (age 50). William was a farmer, brothers Frederick & James farm labourers. The household religion was Methodist.7 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of John 'William' Parsons, his wife 'Minnie' Catherine Walker, children 'Hannah' Myrtle, 'John' Carman and Ira 'David', William's siblings Frederick, James & Elizabeth, and Ann Underhill, a lodger.
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 29 June 1906 in Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William (age 34) were his wife Minnie Walker (age 30), children Myrtle (age 8), Carman (age 6) & Wilbur (age 4), Minnie's siblings Lizzie (age 18) & Ira (age 28), and William's aunt Elizabeth (age 60).8 1906 Canada Census, Saskatchewan. Household of John 'William' Parsons, his wife 'Minnie' Catherine Walker, children Hannah 'Myrtle', John 'Carman' (Ira David was not enumerated), Minnie's siblings Lizzie & Ira, and William's sister Elizabeth.
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1911 in 1959 Robinson, Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with John (age 38) were his wife Minnie Walker (age 35), their children Carman (age 11), Wilbur (age 8), Frederick (age 2) and Myrtle (age 13), and John's aunt Elizabeth Anne Parsons (age 68). John was a clerk in a dry goods store. The family religion was Methodist.4 1911 Canada Census, Saskatchewan. Household of 'John' William Parsons, his wife 'Minnie' Catherine Walker, children John 'Carman', Wilbur, Frederick & Hannah 'Myrtle', and William's aunt Elizabeth Anne Parsons.
Death	He died on 24 August 1914, in General Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Obituary: "On August 24th, at Regina, Sask., General Hospital, of typhoid fever, William Parsons, formerly of Margate, P.E.I., aged 41 years".9

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S362] Personal Communication
3. [S6495] 1901 Canada Census - John William Parsons
4. [S6494] 1911 Canada Census, Regina, Saskatchewan
5. [S3457] Baptismal Record: John William Parsons (PEI Baptismal Index)
6. [S6493] Marriage Register - John William Parsons & Catherine Minnie Walker
7. [S3458] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
8. [S6496] 1906 Canada Census, Saskatchewan
9. [S9253] Pioneer

Bessie Whitehead^1,2

Parents

Name	Bessie Whitehead was also known as Bessie Walker.1
Name	She was also known as Bessie Price.3
Birth	She was born on 23 October 1887, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of David Whitehead, as a daughter, in Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of David Whitehead (age 51) were his wife Jane Johnstone (age 48), their children, John (age 19), Mildred (age 17), Bessie (age 14), Jennie (age 11), Cassie (age 7) and Lila (age 4). David was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.4
Marr Lic	She and Ira David Walker obtained a marriage license on 12 November 1904.5
Marriage	She married first Ira David Walker son of David Walker and Elizabeth L. Higgins, on 16 November 1904 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Ira D. Walker of Kelvin Grove, PEI (B) to Bessie Whitehead of Clinton PEI (S)Date of license Nov. 12, 1904Date of ceremony Nov. 16, 1904Performed by Rev. John Murray, New London. The marriage certificate also shows that the witnesses were Ewen Walker and Mildred Whitehead.5 Children of Ira & Bessie (Whitehead) Walker. From left, Winnifred Pearl, David Roy, Alva Jean, Ira Carman, and Carman Leo Price (son of Bessie and her second husband, Eliga Price). Ira & Bessie (Whitehead) Walker. (courtesy Lois Andrews)
Wife	Bessie Whitehead was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Ira David Walker, as his wife, in District of Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Ira (age 30) were his wife Bessie Whitehead (age 24), children Winnie (age 5) and Roy (age 2), and an unrelated lodger named Elizabeth Anderson (age 22). Ira was a salesman. Elizabeth Anderson was a teacher. The family religion was Presbyterian.6 1911 Canada Census, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. Household of Ira David Walker, his wife Bessie Whitehead, their children Winnie & Roy, and a lodger.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1916 in the household of Ira David Walker, as his wife, in Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Ira (age 37) were his wife Bessie (age 29), daughters Winnie (age 10) & Alva (10 months), and son Roy (age 7). Ira was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.7 1916 Canada Census, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Household of Ira David Walker, his wife Bessie Whitehead, their children Winnie, Roy and Alva.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Ira David Walker, as his wife, in Senlac, Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Ira D. Walker (age 42) were his wife, Bessie Whitehead (age 35) and their children, Winnifred (age 15), Roy (age 12), Alva (age 5) and Carman (age 2). Ira was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.8
Marriage	She married second Elijah I. Price.3
Census	She was head of the household in the census in 1931 in South Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Bessie (Whitehead) Price (age 44) were her chilodren by her first marriage, Roy Walker (age 22), Alva (age 15) & Carmen (age 12), and her son Leo (age 3) by her second marriage.9
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of Elijah I. Price, as his wife, in South Battleford, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Elijah Price (age 37), recorded as "husband", were his wife, Bessie Whitehead (age 44), recorded as "Head" and children of Bessie by her first marriage, Roy Walker (age 22), Alva Walker (age 15) & Carman (age 12), and Leo Price (age 3), son of Elijah & Bessie. Elijah and Roy were grain farmers. The family religion was United Church of Canada.9
Death	She died on 27 March 1970.2
Burial	She was buried in Senlac Cemetery, Senlac, Saskatchewan, CanadaG. Inscription: In Loving / Memory of / Bessie Price / 1886 - 1970 / Rest in Peace.3 Tombstone - Bessie (Whitehead) Price, Senlac Cemetery, Saskatchewan. Photo courtesy of Lois (Corscadden) Andrews.

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S362] Personal Communication
3. [S2498] Personal Communication
4. [S14814] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 20, Queens County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S3941] Marriage Record - Ira David Walker & Bessie Whitehead
6. [S6499] 1911 Canada Census, Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan
7. [S3451] 1916 Canada Census, Battleford, Saskatchewan
8. [S18293] 1921 Census of Canada, Senlac, Battleford, Saskatchewan
9. [S18323] 1931 Census of Canada, Saskatchewan, Canada

Andrew Murphy¹

Parents

Birth	Andrew Murphy was born on 5 January 1879.2,3
Marr Lic	He obtained a marriage license on 21 December 1905.4
Marriage	He married Laura Scott Walker daughter of David Walker and Elizabeth L. Higgins, on 25 December 1905 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2,4
Death	Andrew Murphy died in June 1919 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Interred	He was buried in the plot of Christy McKay, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44765, -63.62826G. Inscription: Christy McKay / Wife of / James Murphy / 1839 - 1918. / Lena Ruth / Daughter of Andrew & Laura / Murphy / 1902 - 1909.Left: Andrew Murphy / 1879 - 1919 / His Wife / Laura Scott / Walker / 1883 - 1958 / MURPHYBack: Jessie G. Murphy / 1877 - 1975.2 Tombstone, Christy McKay (1839-1918), son Andrew (1879-1919), his wife Laura Scott Walker (1883-1958), their daughter Lena Ruth (1902-1909), Christy's daughter Jessie (1877-1975). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S3052] Cemetery Marker Andrew Murphy & Laura Scott Walker
2. [S4785] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada
3. [S3054] Census 1901: James Murphy, Lot 25, P.E.I.
4. [S6506] Marriage Register - Andrew Murphy & Laura Scott Walker

Lena Ruth Murphy¹

Parents

Birth	Lena Ruth Murphy was born in 1908.2
Death	She died in 1909.2
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Christy McKay, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44765, -63.62826G. Inscription: Christy McKay / Wife of / James Murphy / 1839 - 1918. / Lena Ruth / Daughter of Andrew & Laura / Murphy / 1902 - 1909.Left: Andrew Murphy / 1879 - 1919 / His Wife / Laura Scott / Walker / 1883 - 1958 / MURPHYBack: Jessie G. Murphy / 1877 - 1975.2 Tombstone, Christy McKay (1839-1918), son Andrew (1879-1919), his wife Laura Scott Walker (1883-1958), their daughter Lena Ruth (1902-1909), Christy's daughter Jessie (1877-1975). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Back inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S3052] Cemetery Marker Andrew Murphy & Laura Scott Walker
2. [S4785] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Robert Neill^1,2

Note	Robert's ancestors came from Dumfries, Scotland.1
Birth	Robert Neill was born About 1807.2
Marriage	He married Catherine Scott Stavert daughter of Thomas Stavert and Margaret Bowes or Boa.1,3
Death	Robert Neill died on 25 March 1846.2
Burial	He was buried in Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36169, -63.72596G. Inscription: In / Memory of / Robert Neill / died Mar. 25, 1846 / Aged 39 years / Also his sons / Thomas / died Mar. 2, 1840, Aged 7 mos. / James / died Jan. 1, 1856 [rest below ground].2,4 Tombstone, Robert Neill (1807-1846), his sons Thomas (1848-1849) and James (?-1856). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S54] Freetown, Past & Present
2. [S8572] Cemetery Transcript: Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S2462] Allison MacMurdo, personal communication
4. [S12452] Cemetery marker, United/Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Charles William Quigley^1,2

Name	Charles William Quigley was also known as Charles Quigley.2,3,4
Name	He was also known as Charles Wright Quigley.5
Birth	He was born on 1 February 1863, in IrelandG.6,2
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 2 February 1864.7
Marr Lic	Janet Bell Walker and Charles William Quigley obtained a marriage license on 7 March 1889.8
Marriage	He married first Janet Bell Walker daughter of Edward Walker and Sarah Glover, on 13 March 1889 in Kelvin Grove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, they were married by Rev. John MacLeod of Long River, PEI. Witnesses were David J. Thomson and Lucy Walker. "At the residence of the bride’s father, on the 13th ult., by Rev. J. M. McLeod, M. A., Mr. Chas. Quigley, Mill Valley, to Miss Jennie B. Walker, of Kelvin Grove. [Island Farmer Apr 11, 1889; Island Guardian Mar 29, 1889; Summerside Journal Apr 4, 1889; Weekly Examiner Apr 12, 1889.].8
Census	Charles William Quigley was head of the household in the census on 17 April 1891 in Lot 41, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Charles (age 27) were his wife Jennie Walker (age 22) and their son John (4 months, recorded but not actually named). Charles was a miller.6
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Lot 41, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG; Enumerated in the household with Charles were his wife Janet Belle Walker, entered as Janie B., son John W., and William B. Walker (unknown) as a domestic.2
Marriage	He married second Annie McDougall About 1918. Annie died within a year of their marriage.5,3
Marriage	He married third Blanche Balderston daughter of George D. Balderston and Eliza C. Hyde.3,9
Father	Charles William Quigley appeared on the census on 13 June 1921 in the household of Edward Mason Quigley, as father, in St. Peters Bay North, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Edward Quigley (age 29) were his father Charles (age 61), brother Albert (age 19) and Philip Simons (age 65) a domestic. Edward was single and a farmer, Charles was a merchant, Albert a clerk. The family religion was Presbyterian.10
Death	Charles William Quigley died on 12 May 1941, at in home, St. Peters, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Obituary: "The death of Mr. Charles W. Quigley occurred at his home in St. Peter's on Monday, May 12. He had been in failing health for the past year suffering from cancer. He entered the Prince Edward Island Hospital last July for treatment for a few weeks and again in March, and had just returned home three weeks before his death. Mr. Quigley was in his seventy-eighth year. "He was a native of Tryon and in early life bought a saw and grist mill property at St. Peter's. He was married to Miss Jennie Walker of Kelvin. He built up a fine lumber and milling business there and resided there until the death of his wife and eldest son, John W., in March, 1912, within one week of each other. Shortly after he sold "The Mills" and moved to St. Peter's Village where he conducted a merchantising business for some years. He married Miss Annie MacDougall of Charlottetown, but within a year she died. "Later he left the store business in charge of his son Albert and moved back to "The Mills" and married Miss Blanche Balderson who predeceased him a little over a year ago. An unusual fact was that the late Rev. J. M. McLeod, Charlottetown, performed the marriage ceremony each time, first when minister of Kensington and Long River, and later minister of St. Peter's and Marie. "He leaves to mourn two sons, Edward M. and Albert E. Quigley, and one grandson, Frank W., all of St. Peter's; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Watson (Penzie), and Mrs. W. D. Strachen (Adelaide) of Hyde Park, Mass., both of whom visited him two years ago. "The funeral which was held from his late residence on Wednesday, May 14th, was largely attended. The service was conducted at the house and grave by his pastor, Rev. E. B. S. Millar of the United Church. The pallbearers were Messrs. Roy McLean, John James MacKinnon, Louis Burage, Daniel McLeod, Watson Partridge, Charles McKinnon." His obituary stated that he was 87 years old when he died, yet two census returns have his birth year as 1863, making him 78 at the time of death.3
Burial	He was buried in the Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41419, -62.63396G. Inscription: QUIGLEY / Charles W. Quigley / Born February 2, 1864 / Died May 12, 1941 / H. Blanche Balderston / Born May 25, 1879 / Died March 25, 1940 / Wife of C. W. Quigley.7,4 Tombstone, Charles William Quigley (1892-1980), his wife Christina MacKay (1890-1972). Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S3534] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index: Edward Mason Quigley
2. [S2939] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 41, Kings County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S7898] Agriculturist
4. [S11964] Cemetery TranscriptPresbyterian/United Church Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada
5. [S6358] Burial record - Janet Bell Walker
6. [S6341] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 41, Kings County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S14180] Marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, Midgell, Kings County, Prince Edward Island, Canada
8. [S6340] Marriage License - Charles Quigley & Jennie B. Walker
9. [S7899] Summerside Journal
10. [S16348] 1921 Canada Census, St. Peters Bay North, Kings County, Prince Edward Island

Lucy Ann Clark^1,2

Parents

Name	Lucy Ann Clark was also known as Lucy Ann Walker.
Name	She was also known as Lucy Clark.3,4
Birth	She was born on 27 September 1878, in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.5,4,2
Marr Lic	She and John William Walker obtained a marriage license on 10 November 1902. John W. Walker of Kelvin Grove (B)Lucy A. Clark of Kensington (S).6,7
Marriage	She married John William Walker, son of Edward Walker and Sarah Glover. on 12 November 1902, in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. They were married by Rev. Edwin Smith of Kensington. Witnesses were W. T. J. Anderson and Maynard Schurman. John was a bachelor living in Kelvin Grove, Lucy a spinster living in Kensington.6,7
daughter-in-law	Lucy Ann Clark was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Edward Walker, as a daughter-in-law, in Lot 19, Kelvin Grove, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4 1911 Canada Census, Kelvin Grove, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widower Edward Walker, his son John, his wife Lucy, their children May, Isaac and Jenny, and Edward's grandson Edward Quigley.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of John William Walker, as his wife, in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of John Walker (age 48) were his wife, Lucy Clark (age 42), their children, May (age 17), Isaac (age 15), Jenny (age 13) and Goodwill (age 3). John was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.8
Death	She died on 14 July 1961 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.9
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Edward Walker, in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44747, -63.62884G. Inscription: Edward Walker / Born / Dec. 22, 1835 / Died / July 24, 1921. / Aged 85 years / Sarah Glover / Beloved wife of / Edward Walker / Born / Oct. 31, 1841. / Died / April 8, 1899 / Aged 58 years. Back: John W. Walker / Born / May 7, 1872 / Died / March 16, 1949 / Aged 76 years / His Wife / Lucy A. Clark / 1878 - 1961.2 Tombstone, Edward Walker (1835-1921), his wife Sarah Glover (1841-1899), their son John William Walker (1872-1949), his wife Lucy Ann Clark (1878-1961. The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail. Right inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S362] Personal Communication
2. [S3178] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada
3. [S6482] Baptism Record - Isaac Clarke Walker
4. [S3018] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S3024] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S6492] Marriage Register - John William Walker & Lucy Ann Clark
7. [S14808] Marriage Record
8. [S18290] 1921 Census of Canada, Kensington, 104, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
9. [S14894] Death Record

Janet Neill^1,2

John Walker (1838) and Janet Neill (1838-1899). Courtesy of Julie (Ferguson) Kehoe.

Parents

Name	Janet Neill was also known as Janet Walker.
Living	She was living in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3
Birth	She was born on 26 February 1838, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4,5
Marr Lic	She and John Walker obtained a marriage license on 8 November 1862. John Walker, B - BedequeJanet Neil, S - BedequeMarriage License 8 Nov. 1862, Rev. Geo. Sutherland. Bondsman Thos. Stavert.6
Marriage	She married John Walker son of James W. Walker and Mary Hogg, on 8 November 1862. in Prince Edward IslandG, John Walker, B Janet Neill, S Married 8 November 1862, by license, by Rev. Geo. Sutherland.Witness - Joseph Lodman, Alex McKinnonRecorded 1 October 1863, C. Irving, surrogate. Published in the Monitor Dec 10, 1862. John was a bachelor living in Bedeque, Janet was also living in Bedeque.7,8
Wife	Janet Neill was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of John Walker, as his wife, in Lot 25, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with John were his wife Janet (Neill), entered as 'Jennet', and children Mary Eliza, Catherine E., Isabella, James, Robert, Margaret, John, Andrew and Janet/Jennet. The family religion was Presbyterian. The only occupation recorded was for John, as a farmer.9 1881 Canada Census, household of John and Janet (Neill) Walker and children, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Witness	She was included in a group photograph with John Walker , About 1886. Formal portrait, family of John Walker & Janet Neill. Back Row: Isabella, James Archibald, Robert Neill, Margaret Euphemia, Catherine Esther. Front Row: Eliza Mary, John D., Patterson, Ella, Janet Neill, John Stafford and Andrew. Courtesy of Julie (Ferguson) Kehoe.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 11 April 1891 in the household of John Walker, as his wife, in Lot 25, Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with John were his wife Janet (Neill), and children Eliza, Esther, Bella, James, Robert, Maggie, John, Andrew, Ella and Patterson. John was listed as a farmer. His eldest daughter Eliza was a public school teacher, and Esther was a dressmaker. The family religion was Presbyterian.4 1891 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of John & Janet (Neill) Walker. Included in the household were John's wife Janet (Neill), and children Eliza, Esther, Bella, James, Robert, Maggie, John, Andrew, Ella and Patterson. John was listed as a farmer. His eldest daughter Eliza was a public school teacher, and Esther was a dressmaker. The family religion was Presbyterian.
Death	She died on 24 May 1899 in Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "At Freetown, on the 24th ult., Mrs. John Walker, leaving a husband, four sons and five daughters." [Watchman Jun 9, 1899.].10,11
Burial	She was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.362267, -63.725383G. Square sandstone obelisk. Inscription: In / Memory of / John Walker / Died / Oct. 29, 1922 / Aged 84. / Janet Neill, / Beloved wife of / John Walker, / Died / May 24, 1899, / AEt. 60. / A few short years of evil past, / We reach the happy shore, / Where death divided friends at last / Shall meet to part no more. Right: In / Memory of / Andrew Ewen / Beloved son of / John & Janet / Walker / Died / May 6, 1893 / AEt. 15 yrs 6 ms.11 square sandstone obelisk. [:CR:]Inscription - In / Memory of / John Walker / Died / Oct. 29, 1922 / Aged 84. / Janet Neill, / Beloved wife of / John Walker, / Died / May 24, 1899, / AEt. 60. / A few short years of evil past, / We reach the happy shore, / Where death divided friends at last / Shall meet to part no more. [:CR:]Right side: In / Memory of / Andrew Ewen / Beloved son of / John & Janet / Walker / Died / May 6, 1893 / AEt. 15 yrs 6 ms. Front inscription detail. Right inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S362] Personal Communication
3. [S1284] Joan Lavine, personal communication
4. [S2910] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S54] Freetown, Past & Present
6. [S2909] Marriage License
7. [S2908] Marriage Record
8. [S14807] Marriage Record
9. [S4372] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
10. [S14119] The Watchman
11. [S2822] Cemetery markerNorth Bedeque Cemetery