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William James Williams¹

M, #42601, b. 2 April 1827

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Occupation	William James Williams was.^2,1
Birth	He was born on 2 April 1827.^2,1
Marriage	He married Clara Amelia Smith, daughter of J. B. Smith. on 2 June 1855.^2,1

Child with Clara Amelia Smith

Son	Roswell Smith Williams b. About November 1864, d. 14 September 1865

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Watson Saunders Williams¹

M, #42602, b. 29 May 1829, d. 12 October 1862

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Note	Died from wounds received at the battle of Antieham, 12 Oct 1862.¹
Birth	Watson Saunders Williams was born on 29 May 1829.^2,1
Marriage	He married Eliza K. Crowell, daughter of Peter R. Crowell. on 7 May 1857.^2,1
Death	Watson Saunders Williams died on 12 October 1862.^2,1

Child with Eliza K. Crowell

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Ella M. Williams b. About 1858, d. 9 May 1862

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Charles Fisher Williams¹

M, #42603, b. 19 February 1832

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Birth	Charles Fisher Williams was born on 19 February 1832.^2,1
Marriage	He married Catherine Carlyle, on 12 August 1857.^2,1

Partner with Catherine Carlyle

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Susannah Fisher Williams¹

F, #42604, b. 10 September 1834

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Birth	Susannah Fisher Williams was born on 10 September 1834.^2,1
Marriage	She married S. T. Brooks, on 21 February 1855.^2,1

Partner with S. T. Brooks

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Edwin Saunders Williams¹

M, #42605, b. 15 January 1837

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Occupation	Edwin Saunders Williams was.^2,1
Birth	He was born on 15 January 1837.^2,1

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Albert James Townshend¹

M, #42607, b. 1866, d. Before 1908

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Father	James E. Townsend b. 1824, d. 12 June 1887
Mother	Jane F. Read b. 1841

Relationships	2nd great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	25 September 2025 18:47:52

Name	Albert James Townshend was also known as Albert Townsend.²
Birth	He was born in 1866, in New BrunswickG.²
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³ 1871 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of James Townsend, his wife Jane Read, their children Frank, Sarah, Charles, Albert and George. Land map showing 7-acre Townsend farm on the shore of Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Department of Natural Resources, Fredericton. No. 133.
Witness	Albert James Townshend was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.² Land map showing 7-acre Townsend farm on the shore of Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Department of Natural Resources, Fredericton. No. 133.
Death	Albert James Townshend died Before 1908 in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG.⁴

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[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend
[S20138] Newspapers.com - Frank Townshend

Thomas Albert Williams¹

M, #42608, b. 8 April 1839

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Note	Lost at sea.¹
Birth	Thomas Albert Williams was born on 8 April 1839.^2,1
Marriage	He married Alicia Brown.^2,1

Partner with Alicia Brown

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Phoebe Maria Williams¹

F, #42609, b. 4 February 1841

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Birth	Phoebe Maria Williams was born on 4 February 1841.^2,1
Marriage	She married David Hilton.^2,1

Partner with David Hilton

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Richard Avery Williams¹

M, #42610, b. 9 February 1843

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Occupation	Richard Avery Williams was.^2,1
Birth	He was born on 9 February 1843.^2,1
Marriage	He married Lucy Waterfall, on 11 August 1866.^2,1

Partner with Lucy Waterfall

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Mary Louisa Williams¹

F, #42611, b. 29 March 1845

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Birth	Mary Louisa Williams was born on 29 March 1845.^2,1
Marriage	She married Ellison Tinkham.^2,1

Partner with Ellison Tinkham

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Robert Moody Williams¹

M, #42612, b. 8 May 1847

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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16 May 2011 00:00:00

Birth	Robert Moody Williams was born on 8 May 1847.^2,1
Marriage	He married Josephine Clark.^2,1

Partner with Josephine Clark

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Frederick Carleton Williams¹

M, #42613, b. 9 November 1850, d. 17 July 1852

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Father	William Carleton Williams b. About 1790, d. 30 June 1886
Mother	Ruth Prince Robbins b. 7 April 1806

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Birth	Frederick Carleton Williams was born on 9 November 1850.^2,1
Death	He died on 17 July 1852.^2,1

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Clara Amelia Smith¹

F, #42614

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J. B. Smith

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Clara Amelia Smith married William James Williams, son of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins. on 2 June 1855.^2,1

Child with William James Williams b. 2 April 1827

Son	Roswell Smith Williams b. About November 1864, d. 14 September 1865

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

J. B. Smith¹

M, #42615

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J. B. Smith married.¹

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Daughter

Clara Amelia Smith+

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Roswell Smith Williams¹

M, #42616, b. About November 1864, d. 14 September 1865

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Father	William James Williams b. 2 April 1827
Mother	Clara Amelia Smith

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Note	Died aged 11 months.¹
Birth	Roswell Smith Williams was born About November 1864.^2,1
Death	He died on 14 September 1865.^2,1

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Eliza K. Crowell¹

F, #42617

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Peter R. Crowell

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Eliza K. Crowell married Watson Saunders Williams, son of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins. on 7 May 1857.^2,1

Child with Watson Saunders Williams b. 29 May 1829, d. 12 October 1862

Daughter

Ella M. Williams b. About 1858, d. 9 May 1862

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

George Clinton Townsend¹

M, #42618, b. 4 February 1871, d. Between 1904 and 1911

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Father	James E. Townsend b. 1824, d. 12 June 1887
Mother	Jane F. Read b. 1841

Relationships	2nd great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	12 June 2024 17:48:43

Name	George Clinton Townsend was also known as George Townsend.²
Birth	He was born on 4 February 1871, in New BrunswickG. the year of his birth was incorrectly recorded as 1872 in the 1901 census, as he was enumerated in the 1871 census being of the age of 2 months. In the 1901 census he was also recorded as born in Nova Scotia, whereas he was actually born in New Brunswick.^3,2
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1871 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 46) were his wife Jane Read (age 30), and their children Frank (age 12), Sarah (age 9), Charles (age 7), Albert (age 5) and George (age 2 months). There was also Susan Hanright (age 22), probably a house servant. James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.⁴ 1871 Canada Census, Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of James Townsend, his wife Jane Read, their children Frank, Sarah, Charles, Albert and George. Land map showing 7-acre Townsend farm on the shore of Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Department of Natural Resources, Fredericton. No. 133.
Witness	George Clinton Townsend was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of James E. Townsend in Jolicure, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with James (age 58) were his wife Jane Read (age 40), children Frank (age 22), Alcora (age 19), Charles (age 17), Albert (age 15) and George (age 10). James was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist. The digital image of the census page was not posted here due to its poor quality.³ Land map showing 7-acre Townsend farm on the shore of Jolicure Lake, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Department of Natural Resources, Fredericton. No. 133.
Marriage	George Clinton Townsend married Lula Sylvia Fanning.²
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, CanadaG. enumerated in the household of George Townsend (age 28) were his wife, Lula (age 27), their children, Earle (age 7), Frank (age 6), Mabel (age 4) and Roy (age 2). George was a saddle maker. The family religion was Baptist.²
Death	He died Between 1904 and 1911. at the 1911 census Lula had remarried to Joseph Mullenger.⁵

Children with Lula Sylvia Fanning b. 6 March 1873

Son	James Earle Townsend b. 11 October 1893
Son	Frank Townsend b. 15 December 1894
Daughter	Mabel Townsend b. 14 April 1896
Son	Arthur Roy Townsend b. 4 December 1898
Son	Laurie Townsend b. June 1901
Daughter	Margaret Elsie Townsend+ b. 11 October 1904, d. 1996

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[S377] Personal communication
[S12972] 1901 Canada Census, Truro, Colchester County, Nova Scotia
[S5490] 1881 Canada Census - James Townsend
[S5492] 1871 Canada Census - James Townsend
[S12973] 1911 Canada Census, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Peter R. Crowell¹

M, #42619

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Peter R. Crowell married.¹

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Daughter

Eliza K. Crowell+

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Ella M. Williams¹

F, #42620, b. About 1858, d. 9 May 1862

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Father	Watson Saunders Williams b. 29 May 1829, d. 12 October 1862
Mother	Eliza K. Crowell

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Note	Died aged 4.¹
Birth	Ella M. Williams was born About 1858.^2,1
Death	She died on 9 May 1862.^2,1

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Catherine Carlyle¹

F, #42621

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Residence	Catherine Carlyle lived in Glasgow, ScotlandG.^2,1
Marriage	She married Charles Fisher Williams, son of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins. on 12 August 1857.^2,1

Partner with Charles Fisher Williams b. 19 February 1832

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

S. T. Brooks¹

M, #42622

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Residence	S. T. Brooks lived in Hanover, New HampshireG.^2,1
Marriage	He married Susannah Fisher Williams, daughter of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins. on 21 February 1855.^2,1

Partner with Susannah Fisher Williams b. 10 September 1834

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Alicia Brown¹

F, #42623

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Marriage

Alicia Brown married Thomas Albert Williams, son of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins.^2,1

Partner with Thomas Albert Williams b. 8 April 1839

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

David Hilton¹

M, #42625

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Marriage

David Hilton married Phoebe Maria Williams, daughter of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins.^2,1

Partner with Phoebe Maria Williams b. 4 February 1841

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Lucy Waterfall¹

F, #42627

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Residence	Lucy Waterfall lived in Coventry, EnglandG.^2,1
Marriage	She married Richard Avery Williams, son of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins. on 11 August 1866.^2,1

Partner with Richard Avery Williams b. 9 February 1843

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Ellison Tinkham¹

M, #42628

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Residence	Ellison Tinkham lived in Carolina, Rhode IslandG.^2,1
Marriage	He married Mary Louisa Williams, daughter of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins.^2,1

Partner with Mary Louisa Williams b. 29 March 1845

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Mary Jane Smith¹

F, #42629, b. 20 April 1864, d. 1920

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Relationships	Partner of Charles Burton Townshend (2nd great-uncle of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	12 June 2024 17:48:43

Name	Mary Jane Smith was also known as Mary Smith.²
Name	She was also known as Mary Jane Townshend.³
Birth	She was born on 20 April 1864, in New BrunswickG.⁴
Marriage	She married Charles Burton Townshend, son of James E. Townsend and Jane F. Read.³
Witness	Mary Jane Smith was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1891 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 26) were his wife Mary (age 26) and their son Harry (age 4). Charles was a shoemaker. He was Methodist. Mary and Harry were Baptists.⁵ 1891 Canada Census, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, and their son Harry.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1901 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 36) were his wife Mary (age 36) and son Harry (age 14). Charles was a shoemaker. The family religion was Baptist.⁴ 1901 Canada Census, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, and their son Harry.
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.⁶ 1911 Canada Census, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, their children Harry and Bessie.
Death	She died in 1920.²
Burial	She was buried in Point de Bute Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Inscription: At Rest / Charles B. Townsend / 1865 - 1945 / Mary J. / Wife of / C. B. Townsend / 1863 - 1920 / Left: Infant / 1905 Back: Harry V. Townsend / 1886 - 1956 Footstones on back, Harry - (blank) - Mother - Father.² Tombstone, Charles B. Townsend (1864-1945), his wife Mary J. Smith (1863-1920), their children Infant (1905-1905), Harry (1886-1956). Point de Bute Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Left inscription Back inscription

Children with Charles Burton Townshend b. 31 December 1864, d. 1945

Son	Harry Vaughn Townshend b. 29 December 1887, d. 1956
Child	Infant Townshend b. 1905, d. 1905
Daughter	Bessie Townshend b. May 1906

Citations

[S5523] Late Registration of Births - Harry Vaughn Townshend, ABBR Late Registration of Births
[S5521] Cemetery Marker - Charles B. Townsend
[S373] Personal communication
[S5522] 1901 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend
[S5527] 1891 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend
[S5524] 1911 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend

Josephine Clark¹

F, #42630

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Residence	Josephine Clark lived in Wolfville, Nova ScotiaG.^2,1
Marriage	She married Robert Moody Williams, son of William Carleton Williams and Ruth Prince Robbins.^2,1

Partner with Robert Moody Williams b. 8 May 1847

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[S867] Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Genealogies, ABBR Book: Yarmouth, NS GenealogiesTEXT Originally printed in Yarmouth Herald, circa 1897

Mary Akerley¹

F, #42631, b. 1787, d. 23 November 1888

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Birth	Mary Akerley was born in 1787.¹
Marriage	She married Peter Fisher, son of Lewis Fisher and Mary Barbra Till. on 30 November 1847.¹
Death	Mary Akerley died on 23 November 1888.¹

Partner with Peter Fisher b. 9 June 1782, d. 15 August 1848

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Jane Fisher¹

F, #42633, b. 1793, d. 1819

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Father	Lewis Fisher b. 1740, d. 16 April 1816
Mother	Mary Barbra Till b. 1749

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Birth	Jane Fisher was born in 1793.^2,1
Marriage	She married Henry Blake.^2,1
Death	She died in 1819.^2,1

Partner with Henry Blake

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[S687] Fisher Family Tree, being descendants of Michael and Maria Fisher, primarily through grandson Peter Fisher, ABBR Chart: Fisher Family Tree

Henry Blake^1,2

M, #42634

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Note	From VT.²
Marriage	Henry Blake married Jane Fisher, daughter of Lewis Fisher and Mary Barbra Till.^1,2

Partner with Jane Fisher b. 1793, d. 1819

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[S687] Fisher Family Tree, being descendants of Michael and Maria Fisher, primarily through grandson Peter Fisher, ABBR Chart: Fisher Family Tree
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Michael Fisher¹

M, #42637, b. 1794

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Father	Lewis Fisher b. 1740, d. 16 April 1816
Mother	Mary Barbra Till b. 1749

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17 April 2011 00:00:00

Note	2 children by first wife, 3 by second wife.¹
Birth	Michael Fisher was born in 1794.^2,1
Marriage	He married Anne Merritt.^2,1
Marriage	He married Rebecca Murray.^2,1

Partner with Anne Merritt

Partner with Rebecca Murray

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[S687] Fisher Family Tree, being descendants of Michael and Maria Fisher, primarily through grandson Peter Fisher, ABBR Chart: Fisher Family Tree

Rebecca Murray¹

F, #42638

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Note	Of New Maryland.¹
Marriage	Rebecca Murray married Michael Fisher, son of Lewis Fisher and Mary Barbra Till.^2,1

Partner with Michael Fisher b. 1794

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[S687] Fisher Family Tree, being descendants of Michael and Maria Fisher, primarily through grandson Peter Fisher, ABBR Chart: Fisher Family Tree

Anne Merritt¹

F, #42639

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17 April 2011 00:00:00

Note	Of Saint John.¹
Marriage	Anne Merritt married Michael Fisher, son of Lewis Fisher and Mary Barbra Till.^2,1

Partner with Michael Fisher b. 1794

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[S687] Fisher Family Tree, being descendants of Michael and Maria Fisher, primarily through grandson Peter Fisher, ABBR Chart: Fisher Family Tree

Harry Vaughn Townshend¹

M, #42640, b. 29 December 1887, d. 1956

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Father	Charles Burton Townshend b. 31 December 1864, d. 1945
Mother	Mary Jane Smith b. 20 April 1864, d. 1920

Relationships	1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Harry Vaughn Townshend was also known as Harry Townsend.²
Note	Never married.³
Birth	He was born on 29 December 1887, in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the declarant for his birth registration was his father, 'Charles Burton Townshend, of Point de Bute', dated 28 December 1943, in Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.^1,4
Witness	He was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1891 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 26) were his wife Mary (age 26) and their son Harry (age 4). Charles was a shoemaker. He was Methodist. Mary and Harry were Baptists.⁵ 1891 Canada Census, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, and their son Harry.
Witness	Harry Vaughn Townshend was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1901 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 36) were his wife Mary (age 36) and son Harry (age 14). Charles was a shoemaker. The family religion was Baptist.⁴ 1901 Canada Census, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, and their son Harry.
Witness	Harry Vaughn Townshend was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Charles Burton Townshend in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 47) were his wife Mary (age 48), son Harry (age 23) and daughter Bessie (age 5). Charles was a shoemaker and a Methodist. His wife and children were Baptists.⁶ 1911 Canada Census, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick. Household of Charles Burton Townsend, his wife Mary Jane Smith, their children Harry and Bessie.
Death	Harry Vaughn Townshend died in 1956.²
Burial	He was buried in the Point de Bute United Church Cemetery, Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Inscription: At Rest / Charles B. Townsend / 1865 - 1945 / Mary J. / Wife of / C. B. Townsend / 1863 - 1920 / Left: Infant / 1905 Back: Harry V. Townsend / 1886 - 1956 Footstones on back, Harry - (blank) - Mother - Father.² Tombstone, Charles B. Townsend (1864-1945), his wife Mary J. Smith (1863-1920), their children Infant (1905-1905), Harry (1886-1956). Point de Bute Cemetery, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada. Left inscription Back inscription

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[S5523] Late Registration of Births - Harry Vaughn Townshend, ABBR Late Registration of Births
[S5521] Cemetery Marker - Charles B. Townsend
[S373] Personal communication
[S5522] 1901 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend
[S5527] 1891 Canada Census - Charles B. Townsend
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Miss ?? Barlow¹

F, #42641

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Miss ?? Barlow married David Fisher, son of Lewis Fisher and Mary Barbra Till.^2,1

Partner with David Fisher b. 1785

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[S687] Fisher Family Tree, being descendants of Michael and Maria Fisher, primarily through grandson Peter Fisher, ABBR Chart: Fisher Family Tree

George Dobson¹

M, #42644, b. 18 June 1721, d. 28 July 1773

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Father	Richard Dobson b. 1680
Mother	Margaret Watson b. 30 March 1680/81, d. 26 July 1724

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Reference Number	George Dobson had reference number DB11.
Birth	He was born on 18 June 1721, in Redcar, Yorkshire, EnglandG.^2,1
Baptism	He was baptized on 18 June 1721 in Marske-by-the-Sea Parish, Redcar, Yorshire, EnglandG.^3,1
Marriage	He married Mary Barker, daughter of George Barker and Sarah Carter. on 19 December 1745, in Marske-by-the-Sea Parish, Yorkshire, EnglandG.^3,2
Death	George Dobson died on 28 July 1773 in Fort CumberlandNova ScotiaG.^3,2,1

Children with Mary Barker b. 7 January 1726/27, d. After 1816

Daughter	Margaret Dobson+ b. 3 April 1747, d. 13 April 1832
Son	George Dobson b. 8 October 1748, d. 14 October 1748
Son	George Dobson+ b. 8 October 1748, d. 13 January 1809
Daughter	Mary Dobson b. 27 October 1749, d. 17 November 1758
Son	David Dobson b. 29 May 1753
Daughter	Elizabeth Dobson b. 17 July 1754
Daughter	Ellin Dobson b. 29 August 1756, d. 3 September 1756
Daughter	Katherine Dobson b. 22 October 1757, d. 19 February 1758
Daughter	Mary Dobson b. 25 December 1758, d. 22 September 1759
Daughter	Mary Dobson b. 23 July 1760, d. 15 October 1760
Daughter	Hannah Mary, Dobson b. 4 August 1761
Daughter	Miriam Dobson b. 3 October 1762, d. Before 27 July 1773
Daughter	Ann Dobson b. 14 June 1764, d. 15 February 1770
Daughter	Jane Dobson b. 19 November 1765, d. 23 February 1768
Daughter	Mary Dobson b. 14 March 1767, d. 27 March 1856
Son	Richard Dobson+ b. 23 August 1769, d. 23 August 1856
Son	John Dobson b. 27 October 1771, d. 8 March 1853

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[S639] Ancestral File from LDS
[S612] First Families in New Brunswick

Margaret Dobson¹

F, #42645, b. 3 April 1747, d. 13 April 1832

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Father	George Dobson b. 18 June 1721, d. 28 July 1773
Mother	Mary Barker b. 7 January 1726/27, d. After 1816

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Reference Number	Margaret Dobson had reference number DB111.
Birth	She was born on 3 April 1747, in Arncliffe, Yorkshire, EnglandG.^2,1
Baptism	She was baptized on 3 April 1747 in Ingelby Arncliffe, Yorkshire, EnglandG.^3,1
AltMarr	An alternate marriage date and place are in 1767.¹
Marriage	She married William Wells, son of William Wells and Jane Cliff. on 15 February 1768, in Thirsk, Yorkshire, EnglandG.¹
Death	Margaret Dobson died on 13 April 1832 in Westmorland County, New BrunswickG.^3,2,4,1

Children with William Wells b. 1742, d. 27 April 1819

Son	George Wells+ b. 14 November 1768, d. 1841
Daughter	Mary Wells+ b. 14 October 1770, d. 29 April 1839
Daughter	Jane Wells b. 4 November 1772, d. 15 April 1773
Daughter	Jane Wells+ b. 28 February 1774, d. 29 September 1862
Son	William Wells+ b. 1775, d. 1831
Son	Richard Wells b. 14 April 1777, d. 14 September 1778
Son	Thomas Wells b. 3 April 1778, d. 14 April 1778
Daughter	Margaret Wells b. 20 July 1779, d. 15 January 1810
Daughter	Ann Wells b. 14 September 1781, d. 30 September 1781
Daughter	Elizabeth Wells b. 10 October 1783, d. 15 December 1783
Daughter	Elizabeth Wells+ b. 6 November 1785, d. 11 November 1848
Son	John Wells b. 12 March 1787, d. 7 May 1787
Son	Joseph Dobson Wells+ b. 4 June 1789, d. 31 January 1843
Son	Allen Wells b. About 1791
Daughter	Jane Wells b. 4 April 1791, d. After 1872
Son	Avard Wells b. About 1793

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[S612] First Families in New Brunswick
[S860] Vital Statistics from New Brunswick Newspapers 1829-1831

William Wells¹

M, #42646, b. 1742, d. 27 April 1819

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Father	William Wells
Mother	Jane Cliff

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Reference Number	William Wells had reference number WS1.
Birth	He was born in 1742, in Yorkshire, EnglandG.²
Baptism	He was baptized on 16 November 1742 in Thirsk, Yorkshire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	He married Margaret Dobson, daughter of George Dobson and Mary Barker. on 15 February 1768, in Thirsk, Yorkshire, EnglandG.¹
Death	William Wells died on 27 April 1819 in Point de Bute, Westmorland County, New BrunswickG.¹

Children with Margaret Dobson b. 3 April 1747, d. 13 April 1832

Son	George Wells+ b. 14 November 1768, d. 1841
Daughter	Mary Wells+ b. 14 October 1770, d. 29 April 1839
Daughter	Jane Wells b. 4 November 1772, d. 15 April 1773
Daughter	Jane Wells+ b. 28 February 1774, d. 29 September 1862
Son	William Wells+ b. 1775, d. 1831
Son	Richard Wells b. 14 April 1777, d. 14 September 1778
Son	Thomas Wells b. 3 April 1778, d. 14 April 1778
Daughter	Margaret Wells b. 20 July 1779, d. 15 January 1810
Daughter	Ann Wells b. 14 September 1781, d. 30 September 1781
Daughter	Elizabeth Wells b. 10 October 1783, d. 15 December 1783
Daughter	Elizabeth Wells+ b. 6 November 1785, d. 11 November 1848
Son	John Wells b. 12 March 1787, d. 7 May 1787
Son	Joseph Dobson Wells+ b. 4 June 1789, d. 31 January 1843
Son	Allen Wells b. About 1791
Daughter	Jane Wells b. 4 April 1791, d. After 1872
Son	Avard Wells b. About 1793

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Margaret Watson¹

F, #42647, b. 30 March 1680/81, d. 26 July 1724

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Father	John Watson b. 1641
Mother	Eleanor Shepherd

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Note	!ID= WT 1.¹
Reference Number	Margaret Watson had reference number WT1.
Christening	She was christened on 20 March 1680/81 in Twin To RobertusG.^2,1
Birth	She was born on 30 March 1680/81, in Marske, Yorkshire, EnglandG.^2,1
Marriage	She married Richard Dobson, on 19 January 1700/01.^2,1
Death	She died on 26 July 1724 in Redcar, Yorkshire, EnglandG.^2,1

Children with Richard Dobson b. 1680

Son	Richard Dobson b. 20 July 1701, d. 2 April 1775
Son	John Dobson b. 14 August 1704, d. 26 November 1769
Daughter	Margaret Dobson b. 15 January 1707/08, d. 30 July 1735
Son	Joseph Dobson b. 27 May 1711
Son	Thomas Dobson b. 28 February 1712/13, d. 5 March 1715/16
Daughter	Elianor Dobson b. 17 July 1718, d. 19 September 1729
Son	George Dobson+ b. 18 June 1721, d. 28 July 1773
Son	Christopher Dobson b. 17 July 1724, d. 10 August 1725
Daughter	Elizabeth Dobson b. 17 July 1724, d. 29 July 1725

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Robert Trenholm¹

M, #42648, d. 31 May 1779

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Father	Edward Trenholme b. 1678
Mother	Joanna Mills b. 1688

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Note	!NAME:Robert Trenholm - PER0233 PARN:Edward and Joanna Trenholm CD:11 Oct 1712 CP:Welbury Parish, Yorkshire, England DD:31 May 1779 DP:Falmouth, Hants Co, NS WIF:Jane .. only year given in e-mail date given as birth date in e-mail.¹
Baptism	Robert Trenholm was baptized on 11 October 1712 in Welbury Parish, Yorkshire, EnglandG.¹
Marriage	He married Jane ?, Between 1734 and 1736.¹
Emigration	He emigrated in 1772 from Liverpool, EnglandG.¹
Death	He died on 31 May 1779 in Falmouth, Nova ScotiaG.¹

Children with Jane ? b. 1714

Son	Edward Trenholm d. 1803
Son	Matthew Trenholm
Son	John Trenholm+ b. 1738, d. 24 October 1817

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Jane ?¹

F, #42650, b. 1714

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Note	!NAME:Jane .. - PER0233 ID:23 Jul 1761 IP:Welbury Parish, Yorkshire, England only year given in e-mail.¹
Birth	Jane ? was born in 1714.¹
Marriage	She married Robert Trenholm, son of Edward Trenholme and Joanna Mills. Between 1734 and 1736.¹
Burial	Jane ? was buried on 23 July 1761 in Welbury Parish, Yorkshire, EnglandG.¹

Children with Robert Trenholm d. 31 May 1779

Son	Edward Trenholm d. 1803
Son	Matthew Trenholm
Son	John Trenholm+ b. 1738, d. 24 October 1817

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