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Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies¹

Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies (1845-1924)

Parents

Name	Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies was also known as Louis Davies.2,3
Note	Louis Henry Davies was educated in city schools in Charlottetown, and then went on to study law. Davies was called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in London, England in 1866. Admitted to the Bar of the Province in Canada's Confederation Year of 1867, he established a legal practice in Charlottetown and maintained it for some years. While still a young lawyer, L.H. Davies served as the leading counsel for the tenantry before the Prince Edward Island Land Commission, which met in 1875 and 1876 to settle the problem of absentee land ownership and to provide tenants of the Island with clear title to their lands. Davies entered politics as a Liberal, winning election in 1876. At that time the issue of denominational schools reached a climax and the political parties were split in the face of religious differences. Roman Catholics and Protestants split over the issue with no regard for official party lines. In 1876, following the defeat of the Conservative Government of Premier L.C. Owen, Davies led a coalition of Protestant members to form a government in which he became Premier and Attorney-General. The coalition of Premier Davies had formed behind the promise of a Free School Bill and following the passage of this legislation, party loyalties once again rose to the surface. Premier Davies, the third premier of Prince Edward Island following Confederation, effected many reforms in the Provincial Public Service and placed the province on a firm financial base during his term in the face of mounting opposition to the coalition government. In 1879, the Conservatives defeated the coalition and the Government was defeated on a motion of non-confidence. In 1882, Premier Davies entered the field of Federal Politics, winning election to the House of Commons in that year. He remained a member of the Federal House until 1901 and served in the Cabinet of Sir Wilfrid Laurier as Minister of Marine and Fisheries. In 1897 L.H. Davies was knighted by Queen Victoria. In 1901, he was elevated to the Supreme Court of Canada, the first native of Prince Edward Island to be so named. In 1918 he was appointed the Chief Justice for Canada, an appointment he held until his death on May 1, 1924.4
Birth	He was born on 4 May 1845, in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.5,6
Baptism	He was baptized on 27 July 1845 in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, 46.355952, -63.124992G. the officiating clergyman was L.C. Jenkins.5
Marriage	He married Susana Wiggins, daughter of Rev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins and Helen Diana Townshend. on 23 July 1872, in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.41998, -63.81103G.
Census	Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies was head of the household in the census in 1881 in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 35) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 33), children Gertrude (age 8), Thel (age 4) and Thomas (age 6 months). There were four servants in the household. Louis was a barrister, of Welsh ancestry. The family religion was Church of England.3 1881 Canada Census, Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island. Household of Louis Henry Davies, his wife Susana Wiggins, their children Gertrude, Ethel & Thomas, and four servants.
Occupation	He was minister of Marine & Fisheries. His name appears on the Civil Service List of Canada 1896, as "The Honourable Louis Henry Davies, Q.C.". in 1896 in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG.7
Occupation	He was Minister of Marine and Fisheries. His name was recorded in the Ministry list as "The Honourable Sir Louis Henry Davies, K.C.M.G., Q.C.". The appointment K.C.M.G. is a class of "The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George", and is used to honour indiviuals who have rendered important services to the Commonwealth or to foreign nations. in 1897 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG.8
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 23 April 1901 in Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG. included in the household with Louis (age 56) were his wife Susan Wiggins (age 54), children Gertrude (age 28), Ethel (age 24), Thomas (age 20), Mary (age 14), Louis' father Benjamin (age 86) and three domestic servants. Louis' occupation was recorded as "Minister of the Crown". Thomas was a student. The family religion was Church of England.9 1901 Canada Census, Ottawa Centre, Ontario. Household of Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, children Gertrude, Ethel, Thomas, & Mary, Louis' father Benjamin, and three domestic servants.
Travel	He and Susana Wiggins travelled on 19 September 1908 from Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.10
Occupation	He was in 1910.11
Occupation	He was Between 1910 and 1911.12
Travel	He travelled on 20 January 1912 from New York City, New York, USAG.13 Laurentic, owned by White Star, years of service 1909-1917. Her maiden voyage was Liverpool-Quebec-Montreal, 29 April 1909. It was in Montreal when the Great War began. The Laurentic was immediately commissioned as a troop ship transport for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. After conversion to armed merchant cruiser service in 1915, it was sunk by two mines off the north coast of Ireland, 25 January 1917, with the loss of 350 lives. In addition to her passengers and crew, the ship was carrying about 35 tons of gold ingots, stowed in the second class baggage room. Valued at £5 million at the time, its value today (2011) would be about £816 million. Royal Navy divers made over 5,000 dives to the wreck between 1917 and 1924, recovering all but 1% of the ingots. To this day 22 bars of gold remain on the sea bed, likely under parts of the hull, and are deemed too difficult to recover. [These notes from Wikipedia]
Travel	He and Susana Wiggins travelled on 5 June 1914 from Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.14 The Victorian, Allan Shipping Line, years of service 1904-1922. Ownership of this world famous liner was transferred to Canadian Pacific Line in 1917, and renamed Marloch in 1922. It was scrapped in 1930.
Witness	He was a witness at the marriage of Charles Bolton Magrath and Mary Florence Davies on 30 December 1918 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG.15
Travel	Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies travelled on 27 June 1921 from Las Palmas, SpainG.16 Empress of France, owned by Canadian Pacific, years of service 1913-1935.
Travel	He travelled on 27 July 1921 from Liverpool, Lancashire, EnglandG.17 S.S. Empress of Britain, pre-1924, owned by Canadian Pacific. Image courtesy of Liverpool Record Office.
Death	He died on 1 May 1924 in 236 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. the informant for his death was his son Thomas A. Davies. Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies was Chief Justice of Canada at the time of his death.6,18
Burial	He was buried on 3 May 1924 in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 45.44591, -75.66355G. Inscription: Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies / Born May 4th 1845 / Entered into Rest May 1st 1924 / "He being dead yet speaketh" / And His Wife / Susan Wiggins / Born Feb. 21st, 1847. / Entered into Rest Dec. 22nd 1925. / DAVIESLeft: Gertrude Davies / 1873 - 1956 / Mary Florence Magrath / 1888 - 1975Right: Maude Davies / 1873 - 1963 (Maude is a niece, daughter of Louis Henry's brother Benjamin.)6,18,19 Tombstone, Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Davies, his wife Susan Wiggins, their daughters Gertrude, Mary Florence and Maude. Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Front inscription detail. Left inscription detail. Right inscription detail.

Citations

1. [S372] Personal Communication
2. [S5289] Baptismal Record - Hugh Eardley Davies
3. [S5624] 1881 Canada Census - Louis H. Davies
4. [S1847] PEI Government Web Site
5. [S5623] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, P.E.I. - Baptismal Record - Louis Henry Davies
6. [S5627] Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 - Louis Henry Davies
7. [S5628] Civil Service List of Canada, 1896 - Louis Henry Davies
8. [S5635] Civil Service List of Canada, 1896 - Sir Louis Henry Davies
9. [S5626] 1901 Canada Census - Louis H. Davies
10. [S5634] Ship Passenger List 1908 - Louis Henry Davies
11. [S5633] Marriage Registration - Thomas Atwood Davies & Annie Frances Haycock
12. [S5640] Who's Who in the World, 1910-1911
13. [S5636] Ship Passenger List - Louis Henry Davies
14. [S5637] Ship Passenger List 1914 - Louis Henry Davies
15. [S5630] Marriage Registration - Mary Florence Davies & Charles Bolton Magrath
16. [S5638] UK Incoming Passenger List 1921 - Sir Louis Davies
17. [S5639] Canada Ocean Arrivals 1921 - Louis Henry Davies
18. [S5286] Burial Record - Louis Henry Davies
19. [S5643] Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Charles Bolton Magrath¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S5630] Marriage Registration - Mary Florence Davies & Charles Bolton Magrath
2. [S5631] 1891 Canada Census - Charles A. Magrath

James Duncan Hyndman¹

Parents

Name	James Duncan Hyndman was also known as Judge D. Hyndman.2
Name	He was also known as James Hyndman.3
Birth	He was born on 29 July 1874, in Brighton, Prince Edward IslandG.1,4
Baptism	He was baptized on 30 October 1876 in St James Presbyterian Church, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward IslandG. the officiating clergyman was T. Duncan.1
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of Charles Augustus Hyndman in Charlottetown Royalty, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 40) were his second wife Kate McDonald (age 34), children Matilda (age 15), Cyrus (age 14), Kate (age 12), Minnie (age 10), James (age 6), Annie (age 5), Thomas (age 3) & Alexander (age 1), and two servants. Charles owned the Hyndman Brewing Co. in Charlottetown. The family religion was Presbyterian.3
Witness	James Duncan Hyndman was enumerated on the census on 2 June 1891 in the household of Charles Augustus Hyndman in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Charles (age 51) were his wife Katie McDonald (age 47), children Matilda (age 25), West (age 24), Kate (age 22), Minnie (age 20), James (age 16), Annie (age 13), Thomas (age 12), Harry (age 9), Alexander (age 11), Helen (age 7) and Charles (age 5). There was also Catherine Ryan (age 56), a domestic. Charles was a brewer. The family religion was Presbyterian.5
Census	James Duncan Hyndman was head of the household in the census on 22 April 1901 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, CanadaG. James was single, living alone, an attorney and Presbyterian.6 1901 Canada Census, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Household of James Duncan Hyndman.
Marriage	He married Ethel Marion Davies, daughter of Rt. Hon. Sir Louis Henry Davies and Susana Wiggins. on 17 June 1902, in probably, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. James was 24, living in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, bachelor and barrister. Ethel was 25, living in Ottawa, and a spinster.7
Census	James Duncan Hyndman was head of the household in the census in 1906 in Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 32) were his wife Ethel Marion Davies (age 30), their son Louis (age 2), and Maggie Rushton (age 20), a servant. They lived in the household adjacent to James's father, Charles Augustus Hyndman.8 1906 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their son Louis, and a servant.
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 29 June 1916 in Edmonton West, Alberta, CanadaG. included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Ethel Davies (age 35), their children Gertrude (age 10), Cecil (age 4) & Robert (age 1), and a family of servants. James was a judge at this time; his name was entered in the census as "Hyndman, J.D. Judge". The family religion was Anglican.9 1916 Canada Census, Edmonton, Alberta. Household of James Duncan Hyndman, his wife Ethel Marion Davies, their children Gertrude, Cecil & Robert, and a family of servants.
Occupation	He was Between 1924 and 1931 in Alberta, CanadaG.10
Moved	He moved to Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaG, in 1931; as president of the Pension Appeal Court.10
Biographical Note	Between 1936 and 1937 Hyndman, Hon. James Duncan. The Canadian Who's Who 1936-1937 Vol. II, p. 545. Occupation - Judge. B. Charlottetown, 29 July 1874. Parents: Charles Augustus & Catherine (McDonald). Married: Ethel, 1902, dau. of Sir Louis DaviesChildren: 4 sons, 1 daughterHome address when the book was printed: 100 Park Rd., Ottawa, Ontario (more information on parents included in the article in the book).11
Biographical Note	Between 1939 and 1945 "During the war held different government posts. He served as an ad hoc judge of the Exchequer Court of Canada and also as deputy chairman of the War Claims Commission from 1957 until his retirement three years ago" (1962).10
Death	He died on 11 October 1971 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, CanadaG. no cause of death was entered in the Beechwood Cemetery Interment records. He was a judge, widower, living at 250 Minto Place, Ottawa, at the time of his death.4
Burial	He was buried in Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada, 45.44598, -75.66358G. flat stone, about 15' in front of her parents' tombstone.Inscription: Ethel Marion Davies / 1877 - 1965 / Beloved Wife of / James Duncan Hyndman / 1874-1971.4,12 Flat tombstone, Ethel Marion Davies (1877-1965) and her husband James Duncan Hyndman (1874-1971). Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Citations

1. [S5647] Baptism Record - James Duncan Hyndman
2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
3. [S5658] 1881 Canada Census - Charles A. Hyndman
4. [S5652] Burial Record - James Duncan Hyndman
5. [S5649] 1881 Canada Census - Charles Hyndman
6. [S5650] 1901 Canada Census - James D. Hyndman
7. [S5651] Ontario, Canada, Registration of Marriages, 1869-1928 - Jas. Duncan Hyndman & Ethel Marion Davies
8. [S5656] 1906 Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta - James D. Hyndman
9. [S5655] 1916 Canada Census - James D. Hyndman
10. [S6592] Ottawa Citizen
11. [S5673] The Canadian Who's Who 1936-1937 Vol. II - James D. Hyndman
12. [S5653] Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Victor Phillipe Belcourt¹

Citations

1. [S6592] Ottawa Citizen

Jennett Hope¹

Parents

Name	Jennett Hope was also known as Jennett H. Wiggins.2
Name	She was also known as Janette Hope.3
Name	She was also known as Jennett Wiggins.4
Birth	She was born on 13 April 1847, in St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG.3
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 30 April 1847 in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.4
Baptism	She was baptized on 28 January 1853 in Church of England, Richmond Parish, Prince County, Prince Edward IslandG. the officiating clergyman was J. H. Read.3
Marriage	She married George William Jacob Wiggins, son of Rev. Doctor Abraham Van Guelder Wiggins and Helen Diana Townshend. on 25 February 1868.4
Wife	Jennett Hope was enumerated on the census in 1881 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins, as his wife, in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 39) were his wife Janet Hope (age 34), their children Mary (age 10) and Flora, recorded only as 'Baby' (age 1 month), George's mother Helen Diana Townshend (age 74), and Constance Hope (age 38), an older sister of Janet. George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.5
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 49) were his wife Jennett Hope (age 44), their children Mary (age 20), Flora, (age 10), Lewis/Louis (age 8) and Charles (age 4). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.1
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of George William Jacob Wiggins in Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with George (age 69) were his wife Janet Hope (age 67), their son Louis (age 26). George was a farmer. The family religion was Anglican.6
Census	She was head of the household in the census in 1921 in Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. included in the household with Jennett (age 74), now widowed, was her son Louis (age 38).7
Death	She died on 7 February 1926 in home of her daughter Flora, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Obituary: "The death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geoffrey Fitzgeralde, Charlottetown on Tuesday of Mrs. George W. Wiggins, formerly of Darnley, aged 78 years. Mrs. Wiggins was formerly Miss Janet Hope of St. Eleanors, sister of the late Mrs. Hugh J. Massy. There are left to mourn besides her daughter, Mrs. Fitzgerald, her son Louis, on the homestead, Darnley. The funeral is taking place this afternoon from St. John’s Church, St. Eleanors, Ven. Archdeacon White officiating."8
Alt-Death	An alternate death date is on 9 February 1926 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Funeral	The funeral was held on 11 February 1926 in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.8
Burial	She was buried in St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. no marker remains.9 St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanors, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

1. [S10497] 1891 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
2. [S11909] Death Record
3. [S7210] On-line Baptism Index, Public Archives & Records Office, Prince Edward Island
4. [S372] Personal Communication
5. [S10496] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
6. [S10498] 1911 Canada Census, Lot 18, Darnley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island
7. [S11918] 1921 Canada Census, Darnley, Prince Coiunty, Prince Edward Island
8. [S9960] Agriculturist
9. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication

Jeoffrey Fitzgerald¹

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication
2. [S11912] Journal

Mary Wiggins¹

Parents

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication

Ernest Deblois Peake¹

Citations

1. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication

Ann W. Wiggins¹

Allen Nelson Price and Ann W. Wiggins (1806-?)

Parents

Citations

1. [S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes
2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication

Allen Nelson Price^1,2

Allen Nelson Price and Ann W. Wiggins (1806-?)

Citations

1. [S4344] Gloria Johal, personal communication
2. [S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes

William Taylor¹

Citations

1. [S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes

Emily Tilton¹

Citations

1. [S7214] New Brunswick Genealogical Society, First Familes
2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication

Henry Hopper^1,2

Citations

1. [S2658] A United Empire Loyalist Family, The Life & Times of Thomas Hooper, of Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, and His Descendants, 1734-2004
2. [S13713] 1881 Canada Census, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, ABBR CEN0002 Census: 1861 Westmorland Co, NB
3. [S13716] Baptismal Record

Sarah Bea Locke¹

Citations

1. [S6822] Prince Edward Island Marriage Registers, 1832-1888 (1871-1878)
2. [S1234] Kathy Sheehan, personal communication