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Frances Farrington

Name	Frances Farrington was also known as Frances Palmer.1
Name	She was also known as Fanny Farrington.
Birth	She was born in 1790, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.2
Marriage	She married William Palmer, son of Marcus Palmer, Sr., and Ann Slocum. on 18 November 1813, in Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New BrunswickG. William and Frances were both living in Hampstead Parish, Queens County.1
Witness	Frances Farrington was enumerated on the census in 1861 in the household of William Palmer in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of William (age 75) was his wife Frances (entered Francis on the census form) Farrington (age 75). William was a farmer. Their religion was Free Baptist.2 1861 Census, Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick. Household of William Palmer and his wife Frances (entered Francis on the census form).

Citations

1. [S261] Queens County New Brunswick Marriages: Volume A 1812-1861
2. [S8369] 1861 Canada Census, Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick

Christopher Harper

Citations

1. [S106] The Journal, Saint John, N.B.

Arlie Leroy Palmer^1,2,3

Parents

Name	Arlie Leroy Palmer was also known as Arlie Palmer.4,5
Birth	He was born on 25 July 1902, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. The informant for his Late Registration of Birth was his father, Edgar Palmer, dated 30 September, 1926, at Hampstead.6
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1911 in the household of Edgar Blanchard Palmer, as a son, in Parish of Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Included in the household were Edgar's wife, Annie, sons Arlie and Weldon, daughter Letha, Alfred Britten, Fred Urquart and Duke Eatmon(?), domestics. Edgar's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was listed as Baptist.7 1911 Canada Census. Household #137, Edgar B. Palmer. Included in the household were Edgar's wife, Annie, sons Arlie and Weldon, daughter Letha, Alfred Britten, Fred Urquart and Duke Eatmon(?), domestics. Edgar's occupation was listed as farmer. The family religion was listed as Baptist.
Son	Arlie Leroy Palmer was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Edgar Blanchard Palmer, as a son, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Edgar (age 54) were his wife, Annie Lacey (age 44), their children Arlie (age 18), Letha (age 16), Weldon (age 14) and Arthur (age 10). Also enumerated was Alfred L. Britton, a labourer. Edgar was a farmer, Arlie a farmer's son. Letha, Weldon and Arthur were students. The family religion was Baptist.8
Marriage	Arlie Leroy Palmer married Gertrude Isabel Parker, on 4 April 1926, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.9
Census	He appeared on the census in 1931 as Head of Household in Central Hampstead, Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Arlie (age 28) were his wife Gertrude Parker (age 26) and their son Eldon (age 4). Arlie was a labourer on his father's farm. The family religion was Baptist.10
Informant - Death	He was the informant for the Death Registration of Edgar Blanchard Palmer, who died on 26 May 1944 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.11,12
Occupation	Arlie Leroy Palmer was in 1947 in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.4
Coroner	He was the coroner who signed the death certificate of Charles Leonard Coy on 2 February 1947 in Upper Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.4
Death	Arlie Leroy Palmer died in 1990.
Burial	He was buried in the Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Inscription: PALMER / 1902 Arlie L. Palmer 1990 / His Wife / 1905 Gertrude I. Parker 1988.5 Tombstone, Arlie Leroy Palmer (1902-1990) and his wife Gertrude Isabel Parker (1905-1988), Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Citations

1. [S236] Cemetery Marker, Palmer Family Cemetery, Central Hampstead, New Brunswick
2. [S1848] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick
3. [S20782] Official Notice of Marriage
4. [S12223] Certificate of Registration of Death, New Brunswick, Canada
5. [S3809] Cemetery Marker - Arlie Leroy Palmer
6. [S16580] Certificate of Registration of Birth (Late)
7. [S3646] 1911 Canada Census
8. [S16583] 1921 Canada Census, Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick
9. [S2183] PANB - Index RS141B7 - Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1847-1954
10. [S21277] 1931 Census of Canada, Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada
11. [S1849] PANB - RS141C5 - Index to Death Certificates, 1920-1951
12. [S16577] Certificate of Registration of Death

Gertrude Isabel Parker^1,2,3

Name	Gertrude Isabel Parker was also known as Gertie Parker.
Name	She was also known as Gertrude Isabel Palmer.
Birth	She was born in 1905.4
Marriage	She married Arlie Leroy Palmer, son of Edgar Blanchard Palmer and Annie Olivia Lacy. on 4 April 1926, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.2
Wife	Gertrude Isabel Parker was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of Arlie Leroy Palmer, as his wife, in Central Hampstead, Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Arlie (age 28) were his wife Gertrude Parker (age 26) and their son Eldon (age 4). Arlie was a labourer on his father's farm. The family religion was Baptist.5
Death	She died in 1988.4
Burial	She was buried in the Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Inscription: PALMER / 1902 Arlie L. Palmer 1990 / His Wife / 1905 Gertrude I. Parker 1988.4 Tombstone, Arlie Leroy Palmer (1902-1990) and his wife Gertrude Isabel Parker (1905-1988), Palmer Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Citations

1. [S236] Cemetery Marker, Palmer Family Cemetery, Central Hampstead, New Brunswick
2. [S2183] PANB - Index RS141B7 - Index to New Brunswick Marriages, 1847-1954
3. [S20782] Official Notice of Marriage
4. [S3809] Cemetery Marker - Arlie Leroy Palmer
5. [S21277] 1931 Census of Canada, Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada

Eldon Lawrence Palmer¹

Parents

Name	Eldon Lawrence Palmer was also known as Eldon Palmer.2
Birth	He was born on 9 September 1926, in Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada, 45.641400, -66.114283G.3
Son	He was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of Arlie Leroy Palmer, as a son, in Central Hampstead, Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Arlie (age 28) were his wife Gertrude Parker (age 26) and their son Eldon (age 4). Arlie was a labourer on his father's farm. The family religion was Baptist.4
Marriage	Eldon Lawrence Palmer married Mildred Reicker Thomson, on 10 September 1949, in United Baptist Church, Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. They were married by license #17568. Eldon was 22 years old, bachelor, a truck driver, United Baptist, living in (Central) Hampstead. Mildred was 21 years old, a spinster, clerk, United Baptist, living in Hampstead.5,1
Witness	He was a witness at the marriage of George McLean Palmer and Greta Maybelle Boulter on 18 September 1954 in the United Church, Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.6,7
ResidenceLast	The former residence of Eldon Lawrence Palmer was in Grand Bay-Westfield, Kings County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Death	He died on 19 May 2007 in Regional Hospital, Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Funeral	The funeral was held on 22 May 2007 in Brennan's Bay View Chapel, Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in Central Hampstead Baptist Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Inscription: PALMER / Eldon Lawrence / 1926 -2007 / Husband of / Mildred Reicker Thomson / 1927 - 2020.8 Tombstone, Eldon Lawrence Palmer (1926-2007), his wife Mildred Reicker Thomson (1927- ). Central Hampstead Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Citations

1. [S254] Personal Communication
2. [S89] Personal Knowledge
3. [S2586] Marker Inscription for Eldon Lawrence Palmer
4. [S21277] 1931 Census of Canada, Hampstead Parish, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada
5. [S20782] Official Notice of Marriage
6. [S363] George McLean Palmer, personal communication
7. [S8383] Marriage Notice
8. [S10137] Cemetery Marker, Central Hampstead Cemetery, Central Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada

Wilfrid Bouchard

Wilfrid Bouchard (1928-2023). Photo courtesy of Suzan Bouchard.

Birth	Wilfrid Bouchard was born on 15 January 1928, in Paroisse St-Thomas D'Aquin, Lac Bouchette, Roberval County, Québec, CanadaG.1
Marriage	He married Annette Dumais, on 9 July 1951, in Lac Bouchette, Roberval County, Québec, CanadaG.1
Death	He died on 12 September 2023 in Jonquiére, Québec, CanadaG.2
Burial	He was buried in St. Ambroise Cemetery, Québec, CanadaG.1 Bouchard marker, St. Ambroise, Québec, Canada. Wilfrid Bouchard, Annette Dumais, their son Yves.

Citations

1. [S18611] Suzan Bouchard - personal communication
2. [S89] Personal Knowledge

Annette Dumais

Annette Dumais (1932-2024).

Name	Annette Dumais was also known as Annette Bouchard.
Birth	She was born on 26 January 1932.
Marriage	She married Wilfrid Bouchard, on 9 July 1951, in Lac Bouchette, Roberval County, Québec, CanadaG.1
Death	She died on 10 December 2024.
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Wilfrid Bouchard, in St. Ambroise Cemetery, Québec, CanadaG.1 Bouchard marker, St. Ambroise, Québec, Canada. Wilfrid Bouchard, Annette Dumais, their son Yves.

Citations

1. [S18611] Suzan Bouchard - personal communication

John Walker¹

John Walker (1795-1882). Photo courtesy of Peter Walker.

Parents

Occupation	John Walker was.
Birth	He was born on 25 September 1795 in Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621, -3.323199G.2,3,4,1,5,6 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for John Walker. Second generation birth entries in the Old Parish Register, Dumfries.
Baptism	He was baptized in Cummertrees, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
Marriage	He married Jane Davidson Weir daughter of John Weir and Jean Rae, on 10 April 1819 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.983, -3.266G.6,7 Birth & Marriage entry for John and Jane (Weir) Walker, found in the the John Walker family bible.
Emigration	John Walker and John Walker and Jane Davidson Weir emigrated in July 1825 from in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. daughters Henriann and Mary were born in Scotland, in 1823 and 1824, respectively. The book entitled William Schurman, Loyalist of Bedeque, states that John and his family emigrated in July 1825. John's obituary recorded that the family emigrated in 1822, which is incorrect.7,8 1880 Meacham Atlas showing several Walker farms. The one outlined in blue here is the farm of John Walker. After several renovations, this is how the house of John Walker and Jane Weir appeared in 2007. John Walker house, New Annan, Prince Edward Island (date unknown).
Witness	He was a witness at the marriage of William Jamieson and Ann Bramble Walker on 22 February 1855 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.9,10,11
Census	John Walker was head of the household in the census in 1861 in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. John was a farmer. He held 75 acres in fee simple. and leased 181 acres, 999 year lease with 30 years already expired on the lease. Land was leased at the rate of 1 pound per acre per year. The landowner was James Yeo. This is the same farm and house lived in today (2026) by Peter and Barb Walker. The family religion was of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces.12 1861 Canada Census, showing brothers John and Robert Walker.
City Directory	He appeared in the City Directory in 1864 in Lot 19, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG, John Walker was listed in the 1864 Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory as a farmer.13
Will	He left a will on 15 December 1874 in Richmond Hill, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.14 Opening lines from the will of John Walker, dated 15 December 1874. John Walker's signature on his will, 1874.
Leased Land	He leased land on 3 November 1875.15
Occupation	He was in 1881.16
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in this household with John were his wife, Jane, and their son David and wife Deborah (Lowther), and grandchildren John, Henry and David. John's occupation was listed as farmer. Transcriptions listed on the LDS and Ancestry.ca web sites incorrectly show John as a member of the household of his brother, Robert. The original census page images clearly show him to be the head of his own household.16 1881 Canada Census return for the household of John Walker, Lot 19, New Annan, Prince Edward Island
Death	He died on 28 November 1882, in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, . Obituary - "The demise lately of John Walker, Esquire, Elder of New Annan, deserved more than a passing notice at his decease. He was 87 years, 2 months. He left a widow and twelve children to mourn their loss, besides 75 grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. He emigrated from Dumfriesshire, Scotland to this Island in 1822. He was a pioneer settler in New Annan, when it was an unimproved forest wilderness. By a strong constitution, industry, perseverance, sobriety, and above all, the Blessing of God. On his efforts, he succeeded in amassing quite a large amount of property, his hospitable house of full and plenty, was always a refuge for the poor and needy, and especially a welcoming home to the ministers of the gospel. He was for a great many years an Elder, and by long acquaintance and association, was endeared for his true, honest, unassuming piety, earnestness, cheerfulness, good judgment, and other natural abilities. He was a favourite of his minister, the late Rev. R.S. Patterson, whom he generally accompanied in his pastoral visits. He was a loving husband, and affectionate father, good neighbour. During his last illness, he had a pious advice for everybody who approached his dying bedside, and his death was most happy and triumphant." (The Examiner, 23 February, 1883; The Presbyterian Feb 22, 1883.) "Mr. John Walker, of New Annan, an old and very highly respected member of the community, died on Monday last at the advanced age of 86 years." (Summerside Journal, 30 November 1882, p. 3, col. 1 & 2).17,8
Will Proved	His will was proved on 6 December 1882.18
Burial	He was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36162, -63.72578G. Inscription: In Memory / of / John Walker / Died / Nov. 28, 1882. / AEt. 87. / A Native of / Dumfriesshire / Scotland / My Dearest Dear I Leave You Here / To Rest in Hope Till Christ Appear. Left: John Lea / Son of / David & Debora / Walker / Died / July 1, 1889. / AEt. 17. Right: Also his wife / Jean Wier / Died / Nov. 9, 1889. / AEt. 91.19 Tombstone of John Walker (1795-1882)North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. His wife Jane Davidson Weir and grandson John Lea Walker are also buried here. Inscription detail on the obelisk tombstone of John Walker. Left side, inscription for John Lea Walker, grandson of John Walker and Jane Weir. Right side, inscription for Jane Davidson Weir (note the inscription reads Jean Wier).

Citations

1. [S8063] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
2. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish
3. [S16309] Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms, Old Parish Registers, Births, Cummertrees
4. [S2832] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
5. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
6. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
7. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
8. [S2803] The Examiner
9. [S100] Marriage License Book #4, 1851-1863
10. [S2739] Marriage License Book #4, 1851-1863
11. [S14631] Hazard's Gazette
12. [S5480] 1861 Canada Census - John Walker, New Annan, Prince Edward Island
13. [S3993] Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864
14. [S2535] Will of John Walker
15. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
16. [S3028] Census 1881, Lot 19 Prince County, Prince Edward Island
17. [S870] Summerside Journal
18. [S2973] Probate Court Register of Wills, Prince Edward Island - 1807-1920
19. [S2536] Cemetery markerNorth Bedeque Cemetery

Thomas James Walker¹

Parents

Name	Thomas James Walker was also known as Thomas Walker.2
Biographical Note	The Walker homestead that was owned by Thomas James Walker was situated on the Summerside Highway (now called the Old Summerside Highway), just outside of Kensington, PEI. This house and farm remained in the Walker family until the late 1970's. It has since been renovated and modernized.3
Birth	He was born on 10 April 1834 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. The John Walker family bible shows a birth year of 1835. I have chosen to change this to 1834 to coincide with the baptismal record, being closer to the event than the bible entry.4
Baptism	He was baptized on 5 June 1834 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36518, -63.72410G.1
Marriage	He married Virginia Esther Wiggins, daughter of James Gilbert Wiggins and Eleanor Compton Green. on 27 August 1863, in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Thomas James Walker (B) Virginia Esther Wiggins (S) marr. Aug. 27 1863 by license by Herbert Read, Rector. Wit. William Wiggins, James G. Wiggins, Sarah Jones. Recorded Jan. 13 1864, C. Irving, Surrogate. (Marriage Book 8, 1862-1867, Page 88). "On the 27th ult., at St. Eleanor’s by the Archdeacon, Mr. Thos. James Walker, of New Annan, to Virginia Esther, eldest daughter of Mr. James Wiggins, of St. Eleanor’s." [Published in The Islander Sep 4, 1863, Protestant and Evangelical Witness Sep 5, 1863.].5,6,4 Marriage Registration, Thomas James Walker and Virginia Esther Wiggins.
AltMarr	An alternate marriage date and place are on 9 August 1863 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G. "Thomas James Walker of New Annan Bachelor, and Virginia Esther Wiggins of __?__ were married by license on Thursday August 9th 1863. By me Herbert Read, Rector. Witness William F. Wiggins, Sarah H. Jones."7
Census	Thomas James Walker was head of the household in the census on 4 April 1881 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Thomas were his wife Virginia (spelled Vergeneea on the census), sons William, Warburton (spelled Warberton), John, Albert & Cecil (spelled Sesal), and daughters Laura, Minnie & Harriet (spelled Hariet).8
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 29 April 1891 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Thomas were his wife Virginia (Wiggins), daughters Deloras, Minnie, Jessie & Maggie, and sons John, Albert and Cecil. His religion was entered as Presbyterian, while his wife and children were listed as Church of England. Thomas was a farmer. He lived on the farm adjacent to his first cousin William Walker & Catherine McMurdo.2 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Thomas & Virginia (Wiggins) Walker. Included in the household were their daughters Deloras, Minnie, Jessie & Maggie, and sons John, Albert and Cecil. His religion was entered as Presbyterian, while his wife and children were listed as Church of England. Thomas was a farmer.
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 8 May 1901 in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Thomas were his wife Virginia (entered as Virge E.), daughters Eleanor (entered as Ellener J.), Margaret (entered as Maggie M.), and sons John, Albert and Cecil. The family religion was Church of England. Thomas was a farmer. John and Albert were farmer's sons, and Cecil a student. They lived adjacent to William and Catherine (McMurdo) Walker.9 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, household of Thomas James Walker. Included in the household were Thomas's wife Virginia (entered as Virge E.), daughters Eleanor (entered as Ellener J.), Margaret (entered as Maggie M.), and sons John, Albert and Cecil. The family religion was Church of England. Thomas was a farmer. John and Albert were farmer's sons, and Cecil a student.
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 with Thomas were his wife Virginia (Wiggins), son John and daughter-in-law Anna (Crozier) and grandson David. They lived adjacent to sons William and Albert, and their respective families.10 1911 Canada Census, Kensington, Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, household of Thomas James Walker. Included in the household were Thomas's wife Virginia (Wiggins), son John and daughter-in-law Anna (Crozier) and grandson David. They lived adjacent to sons William and Albert, and their respective families. The family religion was Anglican. Thomas and son John were farmers.
Death	He died on 1 March 1918 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Obituary: "The death occurred on Friday evening of Thomas Walker, an old and highly respected resident of Kensington. The deceased had been in delicate health for some months. He leaves to mourn three sons and three daughters, as follows: John, Bert and Cecil, Mrs. Hammond Cannon, Summerside; Mrs. Geo. Brown, Margate, and Mrs. John Thompson, Kensington. The funeral was held on Sunday, a large number of people paying their last respects to a good friend and neighbor."11,12
Alt-Death	An alternate death date is on 6 March 1918 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.13
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44737, -63.62890G. The religion differences between Thomas James Walker and Virginia Easter (Wiggins) Walker caused a slight problem upon his death. They both wanted to be buried together and both religions would not allow this to happen unless one of them switched, which neither of them would do. Apparently the problem was solved, as Thomas & Virginia (Wiggins) Walker are both buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, PEI. This story was sent to the author by Kathy Sheehan, who was told this by her 2nd cousin, David Roscoe Walker.Inscription: At Rest / Virginia Easter Wiggins / Wife of Thomas J. Walker / Died Dec. 4, 1913 / Aged 72. / Thomas J. Walker / Died Mar. 1, 1918, Aged 83. / WALKER.14 Tombstone, Thomas J. Walker (1834-1918), his wife Virginia Easter Wiggins (1841-1913). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Front inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S3128] Baptismal Register, Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
2. [S3009] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
3. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
4. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
5. [S2222] Marriage Book 8, 1862-1867
6. [S14818] Marriage Record
7. [S5263] Marriage Record - Thomas James Walker & Virgina Easter Wiggins
8. [S17011] 1881 Canada Census, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, Prince Edward Island
9. [S3525] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
10. [S3526] 1911 Canada Census, Kensington, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District No. 140
11. [S7928] Summerside Journal
12. [S3173] Cemetery Marker Walker/Wiggins
13. [S14902] Death Record
14. [S3428] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Cecil Wiggins Walker¹

Cecil Wiggins Walker, ca. 1896, Kensington, Prince Edward Island. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sheehan.

Parents

Name	Cecil Wiggins Walker was also known as Cecil Walker.2,3
Name	He was also known as C.W. Walker.4
Birth	He was born on 29 September 1879 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. A birth date of 6 September 1879 was entered in a family Bible. His birth year was entered as 1880 in the 1901 Census.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of Thomas James Walker, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Thomas were his wife Virginia (spelled Vergeneea on the census), sons William, Warburton (spelled Warberton), John, Albert & Cecil (spelled Sesal), and daughters Laura, Minnie & Harriet (spelled Hariet).5
Baptism	Cecil Wiggins Walker was baptized on 5 June 1881 in St. Marks Anglican Church, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.43795, -63.63484G. the officiating clergyman was T.B. Reagh.1
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 29 April 1891 in the household of Thomas James Walker, as a son, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Thomas were his wife Virginia (Wiggins), daughters Deloras, Minnie, Jessie & Maggie, and sons John, Albert and Cecil. His religion was entered as Presbyterian, while his wife and children were listed as Church of England. Thomas was a farmer. He lived on the farm adjacent to his first cousin William Walker & Catherine McMurdo.3 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Thomas & Virginia (Wiggins) Walker. Included in the household were their daughters Deloras, Minnie, Jessie & Maggie, and sons John, Albert and Cecil. His religion was entered as Presbyterian, while his wife and children were listed as Church of England. Thomas was a farmer.
Daughter	Cecil Wiggins Walker was enumerated on the census on 8 May 1901 in the household of Thomas James Walker, as a daughter, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Thomas were his wife Virginia (entered as Virge E.), daughters Eleanor (entered as Ellener J.), Margaret (entered as Maggie M.), and sons John, Albert and Cecil. The family religion was Church of England. Thomas was a farmer. John and Albert were farmer's sons, and Cecil a student. They lived adjacent to William and Catherine (McMurdo) Walker.6 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, household of Thomas James Walker. Included in the household were Thomas's wife Virginia (entered as Virge E.), daughters Eleanor (entered as Ellener J.), Margaret (entered as Maggie M.), and sons John, Albert and Cecil. The family religion was Church of England. Thomas was a farmer. John and Albert were farmer's sons, and Cecil a student.
Education	Cecil Wiggins Walker was studying About 1904 in McGill University, Montréal, Québec, CanadaG; he was enrolled in the Department of Electrical Engineering.4
Marriage	He married Muriel Fleetwood Ketchum, daughter of Isaac Wolsey Ketchum and Emma Louise Fleetwood. on 17 September 1908, in St. George's Anglican Church, West Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. The following story was received from Kathy Sheehan: While heading home from McGill University Cecil met his future wife, Muriel Ketchum. Muriel was living in Saint John when she decided to apply for a job as a milliner for someone named Laura Walker, on Prince Edward Island. Coincidentally, Laura was Cecil's sister. They were both on the same train headed for the Island, back in the day when trains travelled to the Island via the ferry. Cecil and Muriel got to know each other during the trip, perhaps flirting a bit. As it turned out Laura was at the ferry landing to meet each of them, but they weren't aware they were to meet the same person. Thus, their romance began. They married about a year and a half later. They had eight children; four survived to adulthood, one died as a two month old baby, two miscarriages and one female stillborn.7
Census	Cecil Wiggins Walker was head of the household in the census on 27 June 1911 in 243 Morley Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Cecil (age 28) were his wife Muriel Ketchum (age 26), their son Tom (age 5 months) and Cecil's's brother Warburton Walker (age 45). Cecil was an electrician for the Street Railway Company, Warburton was a bookkeeper for a lumber company.8 1911 Canada Census, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Household of Cecil Wiggins Walker, his wife Muriel Fleetwood Ketchum, their son Thomas 'Tom' Ketchum Walker, and Cecil's brother Warburton Winslow Walker.
Census	He was head of the household in the census in June 1916 in Springfield, Manitoba, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Cecil (age 35) were his wife Muriel (age 30), their children Thomas (age 5), Jean (age 3) and Watson (sic) (age 2). Cecil was an electrician in a power plant. The reason for the entry for Wilson as Watson is not known.9 1916 Canada Census, Springfield, Manitoba. Household of Cecil Wiggins Walker, his wife Muriel Fleetwood Ketchum, their son Thomas 'Tom' Ketchum Walker, daughter Jean and son Watson.
Moved	He and Muriel Fleetwood Ketchum moved to Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaG, About 1917; they lived in Hamilton for a year or so before moving to Toronto.4
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Cecil Walker (age 39) were his wife, Muriel Ketchum (age 37, their children, Thomas (age 10), Jean (age 8), Wilson (age 7) and Cecilie (age 2). Cecil was a machinist. The family religion was Anglican.10
Death	He died on 13 December 1967 in Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG. cause of death was prostate cancer. Obituary: "WALKER, Cecil Wiggins -- At the Princess Margaret Hospital, on Wed. Dec. 13, 1967, Cecil, beloved husband of Muriel Ketchum, 85 Inniswood Dr., Scarborough, dear father of Tom, Jean (Mrs. Charles Grattan, Wilson of Kingston, Ont., and Cecilie (Mrs. Daniel Sheehan)".4
Burial	He was buried on 16 December 1967 in St. John's Norway Cemetery; Woodbine & Kingston Rd., Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG. Inscription: WALKER / In Loving Memory of / Cecil Wiggins / 1879 - 1967 / Beloved Husband of / Muriel F. Ketchum / 1883 - 1974.11 Tombstone, Cecil Wiggins Walker (1879-1967). St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sheehan.

Citations

1. [S2566] Baptismal Record
2. [S2423] Census 1881: Lot 19 - Thomas Walker
3. [S3009] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
4. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
5. [S17011] 1881 Canada Census, District Prince, Subdistrict Lot 19, Prince Edward Island
6. [S3525] 1901 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S72] Marriage Certificate: for Cecil W. Walker and Muriel F. Ketchum
8. [S8227] 1911 Canada Census, Winnipeg Manitoba
9. [S8233] 1916 Canada Census, Springfield, Manitoba
10. [S14128] 1921 Canada Census, Toronto, Ontario
11. [S8235] Marker, St. Johns Norway Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario

Cecilie Ronalda Walker^1,1

Parents

Name	Cecilie Ronalda Walker was also known as Cecilie Ronalda Sheehan.1
Name	She was also known as Cecilie Walker.2
Birth	She was born on 3 November 1919 at in home, Toronto, York County, Ontario, CanadaG.1
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in 1921 in the household of Cecil Wiggins Walker, as a daughter, in Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Cecil Walker (age 39) were his wife, Muriel Ketchum (age 37, their children, Thomas (age 10), Jean (age 8), Wilson (age 7) and Cecilie (age 2). Cecil was a machinist. The family religion was Anglican.2
Marriage	She married Daniel Norman Sheehan, son of Michael William Sheehan and Wilhelmina Henrietta Catherine Kapitain. on 19 January 1946, in St. John's Norway Anglican Church, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaG.1 Wedding portrait, Daniel Norman Sheehan & Cecilie Ronalda Walker, 19 January 1946. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sheehan.
Death	Cecilie Ronalda Walker died on 26 January 2012 in Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario, CanadaG.1
Burial	She was buried on 30 January 2012 in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough (Toronto), Ontario, CanadaG. Inscription: SHEEHAN / In Loving Memory of / Daniel N. Sheehan / Apr. 9, 1921 - Aug. 30, 1994 / Beloved Husband of / Cecilie R. Walker / Nov. 3, 1919 - 26 Jan. 2012 / Till We Meet Again.1,3 Tombstone, Daniel Norman Sheehan (1921-1994) & Cecilie Ronalda Walker (1919-2012). Pine Hills Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo courtesy of Kathy Sheehan.

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S14128] 1921 Canada Census, Toronto, Ontario
3. [S8234] Marker, Pine Hills Cemetery, Toronto, Ontario

David Walker, Sr.^1,2

Parents

Anecdote	The father-son relationship between James Walker (c1732-1816), his wife Sarah Hill (c1731-1814), and David Walker (1762-1844) is a proposal based on the age difference of 30 years, close proximity of their farms in Priestside, and that James & David each paid a horse tax three days apart. The evidence is circumstantial, but compelling. James Walker and Sarah Hill are buried with his parents, John Walker (c1704-1739) and Mary Johnston (c1706-1771), in the Dalton Village Graveyard, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.3,4
Anecdote	There is a story about the origin of the surname Walker. "Wa(u)lking the Cloth", extracted from a Scottish list: 'Walker' means 'Walker of the Cloth'. This was a transitional process from liquid to cloth, and workers walked it in their bare feet to stretch it. In the Highlands 'waulking' the tweed is a process of shrinking the cloth. A group (usually women) would sit around a wooden table and the long length of damp tweed was held by them all. It was passed through their hands, and bumped down on the table as it was passed along. There were traditional songs sung to maintain the rhythm of the waulking.
Birth	David Walker, Sr., was born on 25 June 1762, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for David Walker Sr.
Marriage	He married first Margaret Hetherington on 1 July 1783 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.983, -3.266G.2 1795 Walker Bible, marriage entry for David Walker & Margaret Hetherington.
Horse Tax	He paid a horse tax in Wintersheugh, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG, on 30 October 1797; David paid 4 shillings tax for two horses at this time, equivalent to about £21 in today's currency (2021.)3 Farm Horse Tax, 30 October 1797, David Walker in Wintersheugh, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Immigration	He immigrated to what would become in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG, About 1819. "It is recorded of the first of the Walker family, coming to this Island from the lush meadows of Annan, that when he viewed the giant maples and pines that had to be leveled before his home could be built in what is now known as New Annan, he “sat doon and grat.” David Walker and Margaret Hetherington landed at Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, ca. 1819.5
Occupation	He was on "A List of Licensed Retailers" in Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19". It is known that David was granted a license to sell "spirituous liquors" on 21 October 1820 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.6 The Walker Inn, overnight resting place for people travelling between St. Eleanors and Charlottetown, and homestead of David Walker and Margaret Hetherington. The main building and coach house date back to 1820. In this undated 20th century aerial photograph the Walker Inn is no longer operating as an inn. If you are viewing this image in a published web format, hold the mouse cursor over various features to view details. Click on a feature in this photograph for a brief description. The "Walker Inn", New Annan, Prince Edward Island. The oldest part of this building dates back to 1820, as it was in October 1820 that David was on a list of "licensed retailers", which would have included "spirituous liquors" for the inn.
Occupation	He was on 22 August 1821 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.7
Occupation	He was on "A list of persons licensed to sell spirituous liquors in the year commencing July 1 1823..... David Walker Lot 19" on 1 July 1823 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.8
widowed	He was widowed by the death of Margaret Hetherington on 27 June 1824 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2
Occupation	He was on 1 July 1824 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.9
Marr Lic	He and Ann Bramble obtained a marriage license on 7 April 1825. This would be the license for his second marriage, to widow Ann Bramble.10
Marriage	He married second Ann Bramble daughter of Mr. ? Bremble and Sarah Bremble, on 13 April 1825 in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Harold Cairns has a marriage year of 1835, but 1825 is written in the 1795 family Bible. "David Walker (W) and Ann Chappele (W) both of Bedeque, by the Rev. L. C. Jenkins." 1825: "Walker married to Chappel. David Walker tavern keeper Lot 19 and was married by License to Ann Chappel widow of the same Lot April the thirteenth One thousand eight hundred and twenty five."11,12,2 1795 Walker Bible, marriage entry for David Walker Sr. & Ann Bramble/Brambel
Occupation	David Walker, Sr., was on 1 July 1826 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.13
Occupation	He was on 1 July 1826 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.14
Occupation	He was on 1 July 1827 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.15
Occupation	He was on a "list of persons licensed to sell Spirituous Liquors for the year commencing July 1 1829", under Prince County, "David Walker, Lot 19". Another reference in the same newspaper lists "David Walker, New Annan" on 1 July 1829 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.16,17,18
Occupation	He was on 9 August 1830 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.17
Occupation	He was on 4 January 1831 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.19
Occupation	He was a "Tavern Owner, New Annan", on a published list of the "Colonial Secretary's Office, January 2d, 1832. Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors", under "Prince County Taverns" is "David Walker, New Annan, Lot 19" on 2 January 1832 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.20
Occupation	He was on a published list of the "Colonial Secretary's Office, 1st January, 1833". Under "Prince County Taverns" is "David Walker, New Annan" on 1 January 1833 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.20
Occupation	He was a "Tavern Operator, Colonial Secretary's Office, December 31st 1833. In the list of Prince County Taverns is "David Walker, New Annan" on 31 December 1833 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.21
Will	He left a will on 18 September 1841 in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Will of David Walker, Senior of New Annan, Lot 19, Innkeeper. PARO Estate File Will W-33. Two documents. Liber 4, Folio 191. "Will. Being of "sound mind and body". To my wife Ann, all my real and personal property for the remainder of her life or widowhood. If she remarries, she may only take her bed, bedding, and clothing. At her decease or remarriage, my leasehold property on Lot 19 passes to my son Robert. At his decease, it passes to his son David. I appoint Benjamin Darby of St. Eleanors and Thomas C. Compton of Pavilion Cottage, St. Eleanors, Lot 17 as Executors. Dated 18 Sept. 1841. Signed David Walker, Sr. Witnessed by H. Montgomery, Joseph Mugridge, Susana Mugridge. Proved on the oath of Joseph Mugridge on 14 May 1844 before R. Hodgson. Probate granted to Benjamin Darby. The court reserves the right to grant the same to Thomas Compton Compton.Inventory: An inventory of the Goods and Chattels Belonging to the late David Walker, New Annan, Lot 19. One page. Itemized list with assigned values. Includes: livestock, furniture, implements of husbandry, 100 acres of leasehold land with a dwelling and office houses attached. [no date] Signed Robt. Walker, Ann Walker. Witnessed by John Nicholson. Filed 12 July 1844. In the name of God Amen. I David Walker Senior of New Annan Lot Nineteen Prince County Prince Edward Island British North America Innkeeper being of sound mind and body and well knowing that it is affected once for all men to die and wishing to settle all my worldly affairs, as ? my worldly goods, Chattels and Lands as well all monies due or becoming due after my decease, Do after all my first debts and funeral expenses are paid. Bequeath the sums in the following manner. To my beloved wife Ann I will and bequeath for and during the term of her natural life all the messuage, tenement, premises and Farm I now reside on and in with all the stock dead and live with all the furniture therein contained of whatsoever sort or description unto her own proper use and benefit as long as she shall remain my widow, but in the event of her my beloved wife Ann Walker marrying then and in that case I do not allow her to benefit in any way by my property except to take her bed and bedding and Body clothing she may be possessed of at my decease, and after the death of my beloved wife Ann I will and bequeath the before named messuage Tenement, premises dead and live stock and furniture as I shall leave her my said wife at my decease as well as Leasehold premises to my Son Robert Walker also of the above Lot or Township Number (19) Nineteen for and during the term of his natural life, and after his my son Robert Walkers death then to revert to David Walker son of my son Robert Walker and to his Heirs. And lastly appoint and constitute as the executors to of this my last will and testament Benjamin Darby Senr. Of St. Eleanors and Mr. Thos. C. Compton of Pavillion Cottage also in St. Eleanors Lot or Township Number Seventeen to see this my last will and testament executed and I publish and declare this to be my last will and testament evoking and annulling all heretofore will or codicils, Signed, Sealed, published and declaring this as my final will and testament bearing date this Eighteenth day of September one thousand Eight hundred and forty one and in the sixth year of the reign of the Sovereign Lady Victoria Queen of Great Britain and Ireland et cetera. Signed, Sealed, Published & Declared as the last Will & Testament of David David Walker Senr LS Walker Senior in our presence and in the presence of each of us Witnesses H. Montgomery Joseph Mugridge Susanna Mugridge The above will was proved and registered the 14th day of May 1844 on the oath of Joseph Mugridge a subscribing witness and Probate granted same day to Benjamin Darby one of the Executors - - to - - to Thomas Compton Compton (sic) the other Executor when he shall demand the same.22,23
Death	He died on 15 April 1844, in (probably) New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.2 1795 Walker Bible, death entry for David Walker Sr.
Will Proved	His will was proved on 14 May 1844.24,23
Burial	He was buried in (probably) North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36205, -63.72580G. The exact burial site for David Walker, Margaret Hetherington and Ann Bramble is not known, but is generally assumed to be North Bedeque Cemetery, where many second generation Walkers are buried. Inscription: At Rest Nearby / David Walker / 25 Jun. 1762 - 15 Apr. 1844 / His Wife / Margaret Hetherington / 9 Jan. 1764 - 27 Jun. 1824 / Emigrated From / Dumfriesshire, Scotland / Settled at New Annan, PEI, ca. 1819 / His Wife / Ann Bramble / 14 Nov. 1776 - 26 Sep. 1864 / Erected by Descendants of / David & Margaret, 2005.25 Memorial tombstone for David Walker (1762-1844), his wives (1) Margaret Hetherington (1764-1824) and (2) Ann Bramble (1776-1864). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
2. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
3. [S9293] Farm Horse Tax
4. [S16285] Dalton Parish Graveyards, Memorial Inscriptions
5. [S7934] Summerside Journal
6. [S1865] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1820
7. [S2742] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1821
8. [S2743] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1823
9. [S2744] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1824
10. [S3837] Marriage License - David Walker Sr. and Ann Bramble
11. [S6486] Marriage License - David Walker Sr. and Ann (Bramble) Chappele
12. [S17937] Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, 1780-1983
13. [S2747] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1827
14. [S2746] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1826
15. [S2748] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1828
16. [S3021] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1830
17. [S2750] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1830
18. [S3020] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1830
19. [S2751] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1831
20. [S2754] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1833
21. [S2755] Newspaper Article - - David Walker 1833
22. [S3214] Will of David Walker Sr. (1762-1844)
23. [S15191] Early Prince Edward Island Probate Records, 1786-1850
24. [S2818] Probate Court Register of Wills, Prince Edward Island, 1807-1920
25. [S3621] Marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Nelly Walker¹

Parents

Name	Nelly Walker was also known as Hellen Walker.2
Name	She was also known as Nelly Glover.
Birth	She was born on 8 April 1784, in Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621, -3.323199G. a second entry in the Parish Register has her born in Priestside, in Ruthwell Parish.3,4,5,6,2 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for Nelly / Hellen Walker.
Christening	She was christened on 11 April 1784 in Cummertrees Parish, Priestside, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. "Heading on Page 67 of 83: Priestside: Nelly to David Walker and Margaret Hetherton ? was born 10th April and Bapt. 11th, 1784."7,4,1,6 Old Parochial Record for the birth and baptism of Nelly Walker. Priestside Nelly Daughter to David Walker and Margaret Hetherton spouses was born 10th April and Bapt. 11th 1784
Marriage	She married William Glover son of John Glover and Helen Radcliffe.
Death	Nelly Walker died on 21 February 1859, . Nelly's burial location is not known, but is assumed to be at the North Bedeque Cemetery. William is buried with his first wife Sarah, Nelly's sister, at North Bedeque Cemetery.2

Citations

1. [S8065] Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
2. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
3. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish
4. [S3191] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
5. [S16309] Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms, Old Parish Registers, Births, Cummertrees
6. [S16310] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
7. [S18379] Old Parish Registers Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish

Sarah Walker¹

Parents

Name	Sarah Walker was also known as Sarah Glover.
Birth	She was born on 10 April 1786 in Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621, -3.323199G.2,3,1,4,5,6 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for Sarah Walker.
Baptism	She was baptized in Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2,1,4
Marriage	She married William Glover son of John Glover and Helen Radcliffe, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG. Marriage dates are not yet known for sisters Sarah and Nelly (Helen) Walker.7
Death	Sarah Walker died on 22 February 1858 in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.8
Alt-Death	An alternate death date is on 21 February 1859 this death date was entered in the 1795 Walker family bible of David Walker Sr.6
Interred	She was buried in the plot of William Glover, in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36158, -63.72614G. White ballast stone.Inscription: In memory of / William / Glover / died Dec. 24, 1863 / Aged 89 yrs. / Also his wife / Sarah Walker / died Feb 22, 1858 / Aged 73 yrs. / S.L. Hale.8 Tombstone, William Glover (1774-1863) & Sarah Walker (1786-1858)North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S8066] Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
2. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish
3. [S3192] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
4. [S16311] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
5. [S16309] Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms, Old Parish Registers, Births, Cummertrees
6. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
7. [S362] Personal Communication
8. [S3675] Cemetery MarkerNorth Bedeque Cemetery

Janet Walker

Parents

Name	Janet Walker was also known as Jannet Walker.1
Birth	She was born on 17 June 1788 in Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621, -3.323199G.2,3,4,5,1,6 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for Jannet Walker.
Baptism	She was baptized on 22 June 1788 in Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.2,3,5,4,6

Citations

1. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
2. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish
3. [S3189] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
4. [S16309] Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms, Old Parish Registers, Births, Cummertrees
5. [S16312] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
6. [S17700] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Margaret Walker¹

Parents

Name	Margaret Walker was also known as Margaret McKay.
Birth	She was born on 25 May 1793 in Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621, -3.323199G.2,3,4,1,5 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for Margaret Walker.
Baptism	She was baptized in Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
Marriage	She married David McKay, Sr., in 1818 in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.6
Death	She died on 4 December 1873.7
Interred	She was buried in the plot of David McKay, Sr., in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.361933, -63.725600G. Inscription: The / Lord / is my / Shepherd / In Memory of / David McKay / Died / July 18, 1840 / AE. 42 yrs. | Margaret / His Wife / Died / Dec. 4, 1873 / AE. 80 yrs. / A few short years of evil past / We reach that happy shore. / Where death divided friends at last / Shall meet to part no more.7 Tombstone, David McKay (1798-1840) and Margaret Walker (1793-1873). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S8062] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
2. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish
3. [S2831] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
4. [S16309] Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms, Old Parish Registers, Births, Cummertrees
5. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
6. [S362] Personal Communication
7. [S2637] Cemetery markerNorth Bedeque Cemetery

Thomas Walker¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S8064] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
2. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish

Ann Walker¹

Parents

Name	Ann Walker was also known as Ann Jamieson.
Birth	She was born on 12 March 1801 in Wintersheugh Farm, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.016621, -3.323199G.2,1 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for Ann Walker.
Marriage	She married William Jamieson, Esq., in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.3
mother-in-law	She was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1881 in the household of James Sharp, as a mother-in-law, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4
Death	She died on 2 April 1882 in the residence of James Sharp, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "Died at the residence of James Sharp, on April 2, 1882, Ann Walker, beloved wife of the late William Jamieson, formerly of New Annan Mills, age 82 years." [Weekly Examiner, published 12 May 1882; Summerside Journal, published 4 May 1882] This James Sharp would be Ann's son-in-law.5

Citations

1. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
2. [S3194] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
3. [S87] Marriage Record: George Price Walker & Adelaide Clark
4. [S3559] 1881 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
5. [S86] The Examiner

Jamesi Walker¹

Parents

Birth	Jamesi Walker was born on 13 April 1803 in Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.978635, -3.394592G.1 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for James (Jamesi) Walker.
Death	He died on 15 August 1803, in Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.978635, -3.394592G.1

Citations

1. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)

James W. Walker¹

Parents

Occupation	James W. Walker was "a wheelwright by trade, and is credited with building the first cart to be seen in these parts. It was wholly built of wood and was drawn by a team of oxen".1
Birth	He was born on 14 November 1804 in Priestside, Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.978635, -3.394592G.2,3,4 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for James Walker.
Baptism	He was baptized on 14 November 1804 in Cummertrees Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.985584, -3.346992G.2,5,6,3
Marriage	He married Mary Hogg.7
Death	He died on 27 January 1866 in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. he left a widow and family. "At New Dumfries, Lot 19, on the 27th Jan., James Walker, age 62 years." [The Islander Feb 16, 1866; The (Charlottetown) Examiner, Feb 19, 1866; Summerside Journal , Feb 15, 1866.].4,8
Burial	He was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36195, -63.72600G. White ballast stone. Inscription: In memory of / James Walker / Who Died / in New Dumfries / Jan. 27, 1866 / AEt. 62. [script].9 Tombstone for James W. Walker (1804-1866). North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S54] Freetown, Past & Present
2. [S18127] Old Parish Registers, Births 817 / Cummertrees Parish
3. [S16309] Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms, Old Parish Registers, Births, Cummertrees
4. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
5. [S3195] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
6. [S8058] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
7. [S362] Personal Communication
8. [S14102] Summerside Journal
9. [S2936] Marker InscriptionNorth Bedeque Cemetery

David Walker, Jr.¹

Parents

Birth	David Walker, Jr., was born on 15 February 1807 in "Nether Twathes", Twathats, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.020450, -3.387644G.2,1 1795 Walker Bible, birth entry for David Walker Jr. O.P.R. Birth Record, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
Marriage	He married Janet Glover on 5 August 1831 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G, . August 5, 1831David Walker Jr. (B) and Janet Glover (S), both of New Annan, by Rev. A.V.G. Wiggins. Rev. Wiggins was rector at St. John's Anglican Church in St. Eleanors. It is likely that they were married in that church.3
AltMarrDate	An alternate marriage date is on 15 August 1831.4
Occupation	He was on 13 March 1832 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.5
Occupation	He was a Tavern Operator. In the "Colonial Secretary's Office, July 27, 1835. Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors, Prince County Taverns", is "David Walker Jr., New Annan." One can assume that David Jr. took over the Walker Inn in New Annan in 1835 on 27 July 1835 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.6
Occupation	He was a Tavern Operator. In the "Colonial Secretary's Office, Jan. 4, 1836, Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors", under "Prince County Taverns", is listed "David Walker, Jr., New Annan" on 4 January 1836 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.7
Occupation	He was owner of a tavern. "Colonial Secretary's Office, January 16, 1837, Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors; Tavern & Store licenses issued from 1st July to the present time ..... Prince County Taverns .... David Walker, New Annan." on 1 July 1836 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.8
Occupation	He was on a list of "Licensed Retailers ..... Prince County Taverns ....David Walker, New Annan". There was no date posted for the license, although it was published in the newspaper 8 January 1839. There was no such list published in 1838 on 8 January 1839 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.9
Occupation	He was a Taverner. "Treasurer's Office, 2d. January 1840. Licensed Retailers of Spirituous Liquors", lists "David Walker, Lot 19, Tavern". It is assumed that the license was granted to David Jr., although 'Jr.' did not appear. Future announcements list David without referring to Jr. on 2 January 1840 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.10
Occupation	He was in a list of the "Treasurer's Office, Charlottetown, June 5th, 1841. List of Licensed Retailers .... Prince County Taverns .... David Walker, Lot 19". Also in this list were Thomas Hooper of Bedeque, James Yeo of Port Hill, James & Arthur Crozier of Lot 19 and John Townshend of Lot 19 on 5 January 1841 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.11
Occupation	He was a Tavern owner. "A List of Licensed Retailers, Treasurer's Office, Oct. 1, 1842..... Prince County Taverns .... David Walker, Lot 19. Included in this list were Thomas Hooper of Bedeque, James Yeo of Port Hill, William Wallace of Indian River and William Glover of St. Eleanors on 1 October 1842 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.12
Occupation	He was in "A List of Licensed Retailers - Treasurer's Office January 2d, 1843 .... Prince County: Taverns .... David Walker, Lot 19". Also listed is James Yeo of Port Hill, Wm. Wallace of London River and William Glover of St. Eleanors on 2 January 1843 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G.13
Anecdote	In June 1848 "A gala day in June, 1848, is thus described in the Islander: - St. Eleanors Bazaar His Excellency Sir Donald Campbell, accompanied by the Hon. Mr. Haviland, left on Monday last for St. Eleanors to be present at the opening of the Bazaar, for the relief of the destitute in that neighborhood, and returned on Wednesday evening. His Excellency went by the way of Tryon and Bedeque, lunched at the residence of John Marshal, Esq., DeSable, inspected the improvements in progress on his model Farm, and his valuable importation of Live Stock from England; drove through the beautiful settlements of DeSable, Crapaud, Tryon and Seven Mile Bay, to the residence of Joseph Pope, Esq. at Bedeque, where, in the absence of Mr. Pope, he was hospitably entertained by his son, Mr. James Pope. On the following morning His Excellency continued his journey through the fertile and picturesque settlement of Bedeque, and was met at Walker’s by a numerous deputation of gentlemen who escorted him to St. Eleanors. Upon approaching Travellers Rest, a large display of flags was observed waving in the wind on the tops of the houses; and on entering the settlement he was received with the cheers of the people, and a discharge of firearms; a triumphal arch was also erected across the road for His Excellency to pass through."14
Father	He appeared on the census in 1881 in the household of William Walker, as father, in Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with William were his wife Catherine (McMurdo), daughter Ella, father David, mother Janet (Glover) and sisters Ann and Jane. William was listed as a farmer. His sister Jane was listed as a dress maker. Everyone listed belonged to the Presbyterian Church.15 1881 Canada Census, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of William & Catherine (McMurdo) Walker.
Death	David Walker, Jr., died on 26 March 1884 in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Obituary: "At Kensington, 26th March, David Walker, aged 77 years, much esteemed". [Daily Examiner, 3 April 1884; The Pioneer Apr 1, 1884; Summerside Journal Apr 3, 1884.] His tombstone has 1881 as the year of his death.16,17,18,19
Burial	He was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52993, -63.68735G. Inscription: In / Memory of / David Walker / Died / March 26, 1884. / AEt. 77. / Also / Janet / his Beloved wife / Died / Dec. 25, 1888. / AEt. 77. / Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.17 Tombstone, David Walker Jr. (1807-1884) and his wife Janet Glover (1811-1888). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
2. [S2957] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
3. [S3799] Marriage Record
4. [S5307] Marriage Record
5. [S2753] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1832
6. [S2756] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1835
7. [S2757] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1836
8. [S2766] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1837
9. [S2767] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1839
10. [S2764] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1840
11. [S2768] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1841
12. [S2765] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1842
13. [S2769] Newspaper Article - - David Walker Jr. 1843
14. [S7860] The Islander (Summerside, Prince Edward Island)
15. [S3188] Census 1881 Canada - William Walker (1843-1910)
16. [S86] The Examiner
17. [S2813] Cemetery Marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
18. [S2758] Summerside Journal
19. [S3023] Cemetery Records, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Robert Walker¹

Parents

Birth	Robert Walker was born on 11 March 1811 in Twathats, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 55.020450, -3.387644G.2,3,4,5,6,1 Robert's birth entry in the Walker family bible, published in 1795, Edinburgh, Scotland. Robert's birth entry in the Ruthwell Parish Register. "March 17 | Robert, son to David Walker and Margret Hutherinton / in Twathits born March ye 11th 1811." Spellings of Hetherington and Twathats are transcribed as they appear in the Ruthwell Parish Register. The date March 17 1811 was entered in the baptisms column of the register.
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 12 March 1811.7 Birth entry in the family Bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) McNeill, Marriages page, for Robert Walker. Courtesy of Ann (Olney) Belden, photograph by David A. Walker. The family Bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) MacNeill/McNeill, owned by Ann (Olney) Belden.
Baptism	He was baptized on 17 March 1811 in Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, 54.973316, -3.408452G. see the caption for the birth exhibit.8,6
Emigration	He emigrated in 1821 from ScotlandG. Robert is listed in the Patrons Directory in the 1880 Meacham Atlas as having settled in New Annan. In 1821 he would have been a young lad of 10 years. If we can accept this date as accurate, it lends credence to my theory that his father emigrated at least one year before.9
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Cairns daughter of Thomas Cairns and Agnes Wilson, on 6 March 1834 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.419983, -63.811033G. Marriage: Robert Walker (bachelor) Elizabeth Cairns (spinster) of new Annan, by license from the Lieut. Governor, this 6 March 1834. Witnesses: George Stanlake & Netus Darby. I hereby certify that the above named parties were this day married by me in the presence of the above witnesses. A.V.G. Wiggins, Clerk. Marriage Book 1832-1840, Pg. 74 (Provincial Archives, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.)10,11,7 Marriage Record, Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns, 6 March 1834. The family Bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) MacNeill/McNeill, owned by Ann (Olney) Belden. Marriage Record, from the family bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) McNeill, of Robert Walker & Elizabeth Cairns. Courtesy of Ann (Olney) Belden. Photograph by David A. Walker.
License	In 1847 Robert Walker was granted a license to operate a country tavern in New Annan. Robert is in the "List of Persons authorised by License to Retail Spirituous and other Liquors". He took over the business of the Walker Inn & Tavern from his brother David. in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.12
Witness	He was a witness at the marriage of Peter Schurman and Janet Cairns on 15 June 1847 in the United Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518, -63.72410G.13 Marriage Registration, Peter Schurman & Janet Cairns.
License	Robert Walker was granted a license Between 1 January 1849 and 1 January 1850 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG, to operate a tavern.14
Occupation	He was on 13 October 1855 in "Walker Inn"; Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41978, -63.70972G.15 The original "Walker Inn", shown here in 2000. The author assumes that the house dates to 1820, as it was in the autumn of that year that David Walker was first granted a license to sell liquors.
License	He was granted a country tavern license in Lot 19 (Licenses Book #6, p. 92-93). on 24 November 1858 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.16,17
License	He was granted a country tavern license in Lot 19 (Licenses Book #6, p. 148-149). on 24 November 1860 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.16,18
Census	He appeared on the census in 1861 as Head of Household in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.41978, -63.70972G. Robert was listed as a farmer and a member of the Presbyterian Church of the Lower Provinces. The proprietor was Andrew T. Todd, with 30 years expired on a lease of 999 years. Land was leased at the rate of £1 per acre per year. Of the 100 acres, 60 were arable and of 2nd quality. In the year up to the 1861 census they grew 50 bushels of wheat, 50 bushels of barley, 400 bushels of oats, 50 bushels of buckwheat, 600 bushels of potatoes, 50 bushels of turnips and 6 tons of hay. They weaved 20 yards of fulled cloth, 40 yards of non-fulled cloth and made 100 lbs. of butter. They owned 3 horses, 6 cattle, 14 sheep and 10 hogs. In the household were two people born in Scotland (Robert and Betsy), 1 in the British provinces (Ann Bramble), and 6 born on P.E.I. By age, there was 1 male under 5 (George Price), 2 females and 1 male between 5 and 16 (Jessie, Elizabeth, Isabella and Thomas - should be 3 females), 1 female between 16 & 20 (Mary), 1 male between 21 & 45 (David), 1 female and 1 male between 45 & 60 (Betsy and Robert), and 1 female over 60 (Ann Bramble). Ann B. was already married in 1855. William James had died in 1856. Margaret H. was already married in 1859.19 1861 Canada Census, showing entries for brothers Robert and John Walker, New Annan, Prince Edward Island.
City Directory	He appeared in the City Directory in 1864 in Lot 19, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG, Robert Walker was listed in the 1864 Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory as a farmer.20
Appoint	On 1 July 1878 Robert Walker was appointed the first Postmaster in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.21
Biographical Note	Robert is listed in the 1880 Meacham Atlas. In the Lot 19 section he is shown as living in New Annan, was a Post Master and farmer. Nativity: Scotland. Date of Settlement: 1821. If this date is accurate it supports my theory that his father David might have emigrated alone and settled the property in New Annan before bringing his family.9
Census	He appeared on the census in 1881 as Head of Household in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41978, -63.70972G. Included in the household were Robert's wife Elizabeth (Cairns), son George Price Walker, and grandson Ewen Jamieson (son of Ann Bramble Walker and William Jamieson). Robert was a farmer, living on the original homestead of David Walker and Margaret Hetherington.Note: In the LDS and Ancestry.ca transcriptions Robert's brother John was incorrectly placed in the household of Robert. Examination of the original microfilm clearly shows that John was head of his own household.22 1881 Canada Census return for Robert Walker, wife Elizabeth (Cairns), son George Price Walker and grandson Ewen Jamieson (son of William Jamieson and Ann Bramble Walker), going to school. Robert was a farmer, living on the original homestead of David Walker and Margaret Hetherington.[:CR:]Note: In the LDS and Ancestry transcriptions Robert's brother John was incorrectly placed in the household of Robert. Examining the original microfilm clearly shows this to be incorrect.
Death	Robert Walker died on 4 December 1882 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41978, -63.70972G.23,24,7 The family Bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) MacNeill/McNeill, owned by Ann (Olney) Belden. Death entry in the family Bible of Mary Cairns (Walker) McNeill, blank page after Deaths page, for Robert Walker. Courtesy of Ann (Olney) Belden, photograph by David A. Walker.
Burial	He was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36206, -63.72579G. Inscription: "FATHER / In / memory of / ROBERT WALKER / Died Dec. 4, 1882, / AEt. 73. / A native of Annan, / Dumfrees shire Scotland / May we so rest when life is o'er, / May we so hope when death is nigh, / And meet with loved ones gone before, / Where hearts ne'er ache nor loved ones die". Stonecutter signature: "Cairns & McLean".24 Tombstone, Robert Walker 1811-1882North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S2076] Walker Family Bible (David Walker Sr. & Margaret Hetherington)
2. [S111] Scottish Church Records v. 2.01
3. [S127] International Genealogical Index ver. 4.01
4. [S1317] Birth entry in Ruthwell Parish Records
5. [S456] LDS Scottish Church Record - 1995 Ed. V. 1.00 Ba: C113612 So:1040118
6. [S16313] Old Parish Registers, Births, Ruthwell Parish, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, Page 169 of 190
7. [S11186] The Holy Bible, Mary C. McNeill (family Bible of Mary Cairns Walker)
8. [S3196] Old Parochial Records - Dumfriesshire 1747-1819
9. [S2968] Illustrated Historical Atlas of the Province of Prince Edward Island
10. [S2459] Marriage Book, Vol. 1,1832-1840
11. [S5320] Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1832-1840)
12. [S2527] The Royal Gazette
13. [S5050] Marriage Records 1844-1852
14. [S17012] Royal Gazette
15. [S2776] Licenses Book
16. [S2218] Retail License
17. [S2777] Licenses Book
18. [S2778] Licenses Book
19. [S3110] 1861 Canada Census, New Annan, Prince Edward Island
20. [S3991] Hutchinson's P.E.I. Directory - 1864
21. [S4112] Postmaster appointment: Robert Walker
22. [S3357] 1881 Canada Census - Robert Walker
23. [S2801] The Examiner
24. [S2802] Marker, Presbyterian/United Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island

Margret Walker¹

Parents

Birth	Margret Walker was born on 15 April 1820, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
Witness	She emigrated with John Walker and John Walker and Jane Davidson Weir in July 1825 in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2,3 1880 Meacham Atlas showing several Walker farms. The one outlined in blue here is the farm of John Walker. After several renovations, this is how the house of John Walker and Jane Weir appeared in 2007. John Walker house, New Annan, Prince Edward Island (date unknown).
Death	Margret Walker died on 30 July 1825, Her death entry in the John Walker Family Bible states that she was "Aged five years and three months". The date on her marker is "July 30th 1826", which does not match this age. Oral history says that she died during the voyage from Scotland to Prince Edward Island, but there are no records to confirm this.1
Alt-Death	An alternate death date is on 30 July 1826. The year 1826 is on her tombstone. However, this is likely incorrect as her namesake, Margaret, was born 4 November 1825.4
Burial	She was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36161, -63.72579G. Small white flat marble ballast stone. Inscription: In memory of / Margret Walker / Died / July 30th, 1826 / Aged 5 years / Daughter of / John and Jane Walker.4 Tombstone, Margret Walker (1820-1825)North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
2. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
3. [S2803] The Examiner
4. [S2534] Cemetery markerNorth Bedeque Cemetery

Jane Walker

Parents

Name	Jane Walker was also known as Jane Hooper.1,2
Name	She was also known as Jane Crossman.
Birth	She was born on 19 September 1821, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.2,3
Witness	She emigrated with John Walker and John Walker and Jane Davidson Weir in July 1825 in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.4,5 1880 Meacham Atlas showing several Walker farms. The one outlined in blue here is the farm of John Walker. After several renovations, this is how the house of John Walker and Jane Weir appeared in 2007. John Walker house, New Annan, Prince Edward Island (date unknown).
Marriage	Jane Walker married first John Keir Hooper son of Major Hooper and Catherine Urquhart, on 20 February 1851 in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Jane Walker married John Hooper, under License, by Robert S. Patterson, on February 20, 1851. Witnesses were Norman Ramsay & Helen Patterson. Recorded: June 5, 1851, R. Hodgson, Surrogate. (Source: Marriages, 1844 - 1852, Page 590.)6,2 Marriage Registration, John Keir Hooper and Jane Walker.
Mother	Jane Walker, the mother of Addilla Jane Hooper, presented her for baptism on 23 October 1855 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518, -63.72410G.7
Mother	Jane Walker, the mother of Elijah Charles Hooper, presented him for baptism on 23 October 1855 in the Presbyterian Church (now United Church), North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, 46.36518, -63.72410G.8
Mother	She, the mother of Catherine Sarah Hooper, presented her for baptism on 23 October 1855 in the Presbyterian Church, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36518, -63.72410G.9
Census	Jane Walker appeared on the census in 1861 as Head of Household in Lot 27, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Enumerated in the household with Jane (age 40), now widowed, her children Elijah Charles (age 9), Addilla Jane (age 7) and Catherine Sarah (age 6). The 1861 census listed members of a household by age group, meaning that the children listed here are inferred.10
Marriage	She married second Charles Crossman After 1861. Charles had a son John, born in New Brunswick, by a previous marriage.11
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Charles Crossman, as his wife, in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Charles Crossman (age 50) were his wife, Jane Walker (age 60), his son John (age 25) from a previous marriage, and their daughter Eliza (age 16). Charles and John were farmers. The family religion was Baptist, except for Jane who was Presbyterian.12
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 17 April 1891 in the household of Charles Crossman, as his wife, in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Charles Crossman (age 61) were his wife, Jane Walker (age 69). The family religion was Baptist.13
Death	She died on 12 July 1892 in Albany, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "At Albany, on the 12th ult., Jane Walker, age 71 years, wife of Charles Crossman, Albany, and daughter of John Walker, New Annan." [Summerside Journal Aug 3, 1892.].14

Citations

1. [S87] Marriage Record: George Price Walker & Adelaide Clark
2. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
3. [S866] The Wrights of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, a Loyalist Family, 2 vols
4. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
5. [S2803] The Examiner
6. [S110] Marriages Book 1844-1852, Pg. 590.
7. [S17014] North Bedeque United Church Records
8. [S2405] North Bedeque United Church Records
9. [S17015] North Bedeque United Church Records
10. [S21433] 1861 Census of Canada
11. [S2658] A United Empire Loyalist Family, The Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004
12. [S13947] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, ABBR CEN0002 Census: 1861 Westmorland Co, NB
13. [S13948] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, ABBR CEN0002 Census: 1861 Westmorland Co, NB
14. [S14113] Summerside Journal

Henriann Walker

Henriann Walker (1823-1918). Photo courtesy of Alan Stewart.

Parents

Name	Henriann Walker was also known as Henriann Schurman.1,2
Name	She was also known as Henry Ann Walker.3,4
Birth	She was born on 15 March 1823 in Annan, Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG, . The 1901 Canada Census recorded her birth date as 14 March 1825, and birth place as Prince Edward Island.3,5
Witness	She emigrated with John Walker and John Walker and Jane Davidson Weir in July 1825 in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.6,7 1880 Meacham Atlas showing several Walker farms. The one outlined in blue here is the farm of John Walker. After several renovations, this is how the house of John Walker and Jane Weir appeared in 2007. John Walker house, New Annan, Prince Edward Island (date unknown).
Marriage	Henriann Walker married Elijah Hyatt Schurman, son of William Schurman and Mary Maxfield. on 29 March 1849, in Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. Henriann married Elijah Schurman, by license by Robert Patterson, Minister, on 29 March 1849. Witnesses were John Marchbank and William McKay. Recorded 25 June 1849, R. Hodgson, Surrogate. In Marriages Book, 1844-1852, Pg. 424. [PEIGS] [PEIGS] Henriann Walker 1823-1918 of Sherbrooke Elijah Schurman 1825-1897 or 1895 Married 1849 2 sons, 9 daughters An Island Refuge P. 263Elijah inherited part of his father's farm in Sherbrooke, and farmed there all of his life.3
Wife	Henriann Walker was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as his wife, 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.8 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.
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 28 April 1891 in the household of Elijah Hyatt Schurman, as his wife, 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.9 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.
Census	She was head of the household in the census in 1901 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).5 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island. Household of widow Henriann (Walker) Schurman and her single daughters, Barbara and Lottie (Charlotte).
Mother	She appeared on the census in 1911 in the household of William Henry Schurman, as his mother, in Linkletter, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.10
Death	She died on 19 August 1918 in her son William's home on Linkletter Rd., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.6
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 / 1877-1963.11 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. [S95] Wendy Durieux, personal communication
3. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
4. [S1323] Will of Jane Weir
5. [S7150] 1901 Canada Census, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
7. [S2803] The Examiner
8. [S7141] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
9. [S7145] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
10. [S15143] 1911 Canada Census, Linkletter, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
11. [S1286] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Summerside

Mary Walker¹

Parents

Name	Mary Walker was also known as Mary Davison.1
Birth	She was born on 4 July 1824, in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.1
Baptism	She was baptized on 24 April 1825 in Presbyterian Church; Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. the officiating clergyman was Rev. McGregor.2
Witness	She emigrated with John Walker and John Walker and Jane Davidson Weir in July 1825 in Dumfriesshire, ScotlandG.3,4 1880 Meacham Atlas showing several Walker farms. The one outlined in blue here is the farm of John Walker. After several renovations, this is how the house of John Walker and Jane Weir appeared in 2007. John Walker house, New Annan, Prince Edward Island (date unknown).
Marriage	Mary Walker married Joseph Davison, Jr., son of Joseph Davison, Sr., and Ann Whitehead, on 9 July 1874 in Richmond Hill, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1,5,6 Marriage Record, Joseph Davison Jr. & Mary Walker, 9 July 1874.
Death	Mary Walker died on 31 March 1887 in Burlington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. "At Burlington on the 31st March, Mary Walker, beloved wife of Joseph Davidson in the 61st year of her age." [Summerside Journal May 19, 1887.].7,8
Burial	She was buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36166, -63.72579G. Inscription: In Memory of / Mary Walker / Beloved wife of / Joseph Davison / Died / March 29, 1887 / Aged 63 yr's / Her soul has now taken its flight / To mansions of glory above, / To mingle with angels of light, / and dwell in the Kingdom of love. The burial location for her husband, Joseph Davison, is not known.8 Tombstone, Mary Walker (1824-1887)North Bedeque Cemetery, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
2. [S14832] Baptism Record
3. [S129] William Schurman Loyalist of Bedeque Prince Edward Island and His Descendants, Vols. 1 & 2
4. [S2803] The Examiner
5. [S7857] The Island Farmer (Summerside, Prince Edward Island)
6. [S9901] Marriage Record
7. [S14106] Summerside Journal
8. [S2642] Cemetery markerNorth Bedeque Cemetery

John Walker

Parents

Birth	John Walker was born on 28 March 1827, in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 28 March 1829 in Bradford Road, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Marr Lic	He and Ann Bell obtained a marriage license on 19 October 1852. John Walker B, BedequeAnn Bell S, Cape TraverseMarriage license 19 October 1852, John Bell Esq., J.P.3
Marriage	He married first Ann Bell daughter of John Bell and Elizabeth Jane Little, on 20 October 1852 John Walker B Ann Bell SBy John Bell, J.P., Witnesses: William Laird, and George Bell.4,1
Marriage	John Walker married second Eliza Hooper daughter of Thomas Hooper, Jr., and Elizabeth Cole, on 15 October 1868 in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG, "Married: At Cape Traverse on the 15th inst. by the Rev. John G. Cameron, Mr. John Walker, of Cape Traverse, to Miss Eliza Hooper, of Bedeque." Published in The Islander Oct 23, 1868, The (Charlottetown) Examiner Oct 26, 1868. John was a widower living in Cape Traverse, Eliza a spinster living in Bedeque.5,6
Census	John Walker was head of the household in the census on 4 April 1881 in Lot 28, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with John (age 52) were his second wife, Eliza Hooper (age 52), sons Hugh (age 25), Elijah (age 21) & Gavin (age 19), and daughters Isabella (age 16) & Eliza A (age 10). John was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.7
Death	He died on 6 February 1883, in Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, . "At Cape Traverse, on the 6th inst ... John Walker, in the 54th year of his age." [The Presbyterian Feb 22, 1883.].8,9,10
Burial	He was buried in the Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.23866, -63.63155G. Inscription: In the / midst / of / life / we / are / in death / Sacred / to the memory of / John Walker / who departed this life / Feb. 6, 1883. / AE. 54 yrs. / Afflictions some with patience bare / Physicians were in vain / Till God did please to give him ease / And free him from all pain.11 Tombstone for John Walker (1827-1883). Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Citations

1. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir
2. [S362] Personal Communication
3. [S2906] Marriage License
4. [S2907] Marriage Record - John Walker & Ann Bell
5. [S2800] Marriage Announcement: William F. Cannon & Elizabeth Walker
6. [S14806] Marriage Record
7. [S3536] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 28, Prince Edward Island
8. [S14111] The Presbyterian
9. [S2658] A United Empire Loyalist Family, The Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004
10. [S86] The Examiner
11. [S2251] Cemetery marker, Free Church of Scotland Cemetery, Cape Traverse

Margaret Walker^1,2

Parents

Citations

1. [S2163] Church Records - North Bedeque United Church
2. [S2233] Marriage Announcement: Rev. Hugh Brown & Margaret Walker
3. [S131] Walker Family Bible - John Walker & Jane Weir