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Roberta Eva Richardson¹

F, #106901, b. 5 July 1904

Parents

Father	Bedford Richardson b. 19 January 1857, d. 1916
Mother	Annie Carpenter b. 13 December 1860, d. 1944

Relationships	4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

Roberta Eva Richardson was born on 5 July 1904, in Midgic Station, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her uncle, W. E. Carpenter, of Surrey, Albert County, New Brunswick, dated 23 June 1945, at Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick.¹

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[S11093] Late Registration of Birth, Province of New Brunswick, Canada

Edna Grace Richardson¹

F, #106902, b. 13 October 1889

Name	Edna Grace Richardson was also known as Grace Richardson.²
Birth	She was born on 13 October 1889, in Midgic Station, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was Ella Hicks, a neighbour and no relation, of Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, dated 26 June 1947, at Amherst.¹
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 7 May 1891 in the household of Bedford Richardson in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Bedford (age 34) was his wife, Annie Carpenter (age 30), their children, Amasa (age 6), Alfred (age 4) and Grace (age 1). There was also an unrelated lodger, Adolphus Holmes (age 29). Bedford was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Bedford Richardson in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Bedford (age 44) was his wife, Annie Carpenter (age 40), their children, Alfred (age 14), Grace (age 11) and Bessie (age 5). Bedford was a track master for the railway. The family religion was Baptist.²

Birth	M. Bessie Richardson was born on 21 August 1895, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Bedford Richardson in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Bedford (age 44) was his wife, Annie Carpenter (age 40), their children, Alfred (age 14), Grace (age 11) and Bessie (age 5). Bedford was a track master for the railway. The family religion was Baptist.¹

Relationships	Partner of Alfred Emerson Richardson (4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	12 June 2024 17:48:43

Name	Ladona S. Sears was also known as Ladona S. Richardson.¹
Birth	She was born on 15 November 1886, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 24 August 1887 in Midgic, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.⁴
Alt-Birth2	Another alternate birth date is About 1888 in Midgic, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).⁵
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 46), now widowed, were his children Leslie (age 21), Hersey (age 17), Elmer (age 16), Ladona (age 14) and Fred (age 12). Mebourne was a Post Master. The family religion was Baptist.³
Marriage	She married Alfred Emerson Richardson, son of Bedford Richardson and Annie Carpenter. on 9 October 1907, in Middle Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. they were married by license. Alfred was 20 years old, living in Amherst, Nova Scotia, bachelor, a mechanic, Baptist. Ladona was a spinster, living in Midgic, Baptist.¹
Witness	Ladona S. Sears was enumerated on the census on 27 April 1910 in the household of Alfred Emerson Richardson in Broadway Place, Somerville Ward 1, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Alfred (age 23) were his wife Ladona (age 23) and daughter Alva (age 1 year, 10 months). Alfred was a wage earner with a trucking team.⁶
Witness	She lived in the household with Alfred Emerson Richardson in June 1917 in 43 Florence St., Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.⁷
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 27 April 1920 in the household of Alfred Emerson Richardson in Florence St., Somerville Ward 1, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Alfred (age 32) were his wife Ladona (age 32) and daughter Alva (age 11). Alfred was a salesman with a wholesale company.⁸
Witness	She lived in the household with Alfred Emerson Richardson in 1942 in 27 Appleton St., Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.²
Death	She died on 19 June 1984 in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USAG.⁴
Burial	She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.⁴

Birth	Melbourne Sears was born on 9 May 1854, in New BrunswickG.²
Marriage	He married Elizabeth B. Hicks.¹
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1891 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).³
Census	He was head of the household in the census in 1901 in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 46), now widowed, were his children Leslie (age 21), Hersey (age 17), Elmer (age 16), Ladona (age 14) and Fred (age 12). Mebourne was a Post Master. The family religion was Baptist.²

Son	Leslie Sears b. 10 June 1879
Daughter	Nada Sears b. About 1880
Son	Hersey Sears b. 20 August 1883
Son	Elmer Sears b. 5 February 1885
Daughter	Ladona S. Sears+ b. 15 November 1886, d. 19 June 1984
Son	Fred Weymond Sears b. 10 February 1888

Name	Elizabeth B. Hicks was also known as Elizabeth B. Sears.¹
Marriage	She married Melbourne Sears.¹
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).³

Father	Leonard C. MacAusland b. 9 January 1926, d. 30 January 1992
Mother	Isabelle E. Lidstone b. 19 August 1927, d. 12 December 2004

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Name	Ernest Harold MacAusland was also known as Ernie MacAusland.¹
Birth	He was born on 21 August 1948, in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹
Living	He was living in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 2013.
Death	He died on 12 May 2016 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G.
Interred	He was buried in the plot of Leonard C. MacAusland, in the Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40470, -63.77523G. Inscription: Isabelle E. / Lidstone / Aug. 19, 1927 / Dec. 12, 2004 \| Leonard C. / MacAusland / Jan. 9, 1926 / Jan. 30, 1992 // Married / Sept. 5, 1945 / MacAUSLAND / Loved by allBack: MacAUSLAND / Son / Ernie H. MacAusland / Aug. 21, 1948 - May 12, 2016 / Husband of Sharon Arsenault / Forever in our hearts.^2,1 Tombstone, Leonard C. MacAusland (1926-1992), his wife Isabelle E. Lidstone (1927-2004). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Father	Bismark Cousins b. 16 June 1884, d. 1974
Mother	Annie Jane Dixon b. 1894, d. 1974

Father	Hugh Forbes MacKay b. 7 November 1876, d. 11 November 1947
Mother	Annie MacDonald b. 3 September 1881, d. 29 April 1987

Name	Jean Bartlett Cousins was also known as Jean Bartlett Phillips.¹
Death	She died on 27 April 2015 in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.¹

Relationships	Partner of Capt. Bismark Lorne Cousins (4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	28 April 2024 17:25:47

Name	Isabel Jean MacKay was also known as Isabel MacKay.¹
Name	She was also known as Isabel Jean Cousins.¹
Birth	She was born About 1923, in Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Marriage	She married Capt. Bismark Lorne Cousins, son of Bismark Cousins and Annie Jane Dixon.¹
Principal 2	Isabel Jean MacKay was living in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG, in 2007.
Death	She died on 12 January 2018 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.418658, -63.777325G.
Funeral	The funeral was held on 18 January 2018 in Moase Funeral Home Chapel, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Principal 2	She witnessed the burial of Capt. Bismark Lorne Cousins and Isabel Jean MacKay in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Valley, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.

Birth	Leslie Sears was born on 10 June 1879, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).²
Witness	Leslie Sears was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 46), now widowed, were his children Leslie (age 21), Hersey (age 17), Elmer (age 16), Ladona (age 14) and Fred (age 12). Mebourne was a Post Master. The family religion was Baptist.¹

Name	Fred Weymond Sears was also known as Fred Sears.²
Name	He was also known as Weyman Sears.³
Birth	He was born on 10 February 1888, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.²
Alt-Birth Date	An alternate recorded birth date is on 3 February 1889 in Midgic, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was his brother Leslie.¹
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).³
Witness	Fred Weymond Sears was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 46), now widowed, were his children Leslie (age 21), Hersey (age 17), Elmer (age 16), Ladona (age 14) and Fred (age 12). Mebourne was a Post Master. The family religion was Baptist.²

Birth	Elmer Sears was born on 5 February 1885, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).²
Witness	Elmer Sears was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 46), now widowed, were his children Leslie (age 21), Hersey (age 17), Elmer (age 16), Ladona (age 14) and Fred (age 12). Mebourne was a Post Master. The family religion was Baptist.¹

Birth	Hersey Sears was born on 20 August 1883, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Witness	He was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).²
Witness	Hersey Sears was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 46), now widowed, were his children Leslie (age 21), Hersey (age 17), Elmer (age 16), Ladona (age 14) and Fred (age 12). Mebourne was a Post Master. The family religion was Baptist.¹

Birth	Nada Sears was born About 1880, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Witness	She was enumerated on the census in 1891 in the household of Melbourne Sears in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. included in the household with Melbourne (age 37) were his wife Elizabeth Hicks (age 35), their children Leslie (age 13), Nada (age 11), Hersey (age 9), Elmer (age 7), Ladona (age 5) and Weyman (age 2).¹

Relationships	Partner of Amasa LeBaron Richardson, Sr. (4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	7 October 2026 15:32:41

Name	Flora Louise MacKenzie was also known as Flora Louise Richardson.¹
Birth	She was born in 1887.¹
Marriage	She married Amasa LeBaron Richardson, Sr., son of Bedford Richardson and Annie Carpenter.¹
Death	Flora Louise MacKenzie died in 1971.¹
Burial	She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. Inscription: RICHARDSON / 1884 Amasa Sr. 1956 / 1887 Flora 1971.¹ Tombstone, Amasa LeBaron Richardson Sr. (1884-1956), his wife Flora Louise MacKenzie (1887-1971). Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Roberta Eva Richardson1

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Edna Grace Richardson1

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M. Bessie Richardson1

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Ladona S. Sears1,2

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Child with Alfred Emerson Richardson b. 3 March 1887, d. September 1970

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Melbourne Sears1

Children with Elizabeth B. Hicks

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Elizabeth B. Hicks1,2

Children with Melbourne Sears b. 9 May 1854

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Ernest Harold MacAusland

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Jean Bartlett Cousins1

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Isabel Jean MacKay

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Partner with Capt. Bismark Lorne Cousins b. 18 May 1916, d. 27 October 2019

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Leslie Sears1

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Fred Weymond Sears1

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Elmer Sears1

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Hersey Sears1

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Nada Sears1

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Flora Louise MacKenzie1

Children with Amasa LeBaron Richardson, Sr. b. 27 July 1884, d. 12 August 1956

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Bedford MacKenzie Richardson1

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Amasa LeBaron Richardson Jr., Jr.1

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Dorothy Louise Richardson1,2

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Partner with John Hazeltine Burtis b. 1921

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Alva Nada Richardson1

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Duncan Charles Granville1

Child with Sarah Jane Stillwell b. About 1852, d. 16 June 1928

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Sarah Jane Stillwell1,2

Child with Duncan Charles Granville b. About 1855, d. 4 January 1927

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Robert Jeffery1

Child with Georgia

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Georgia1

Child with Robert Jeffery

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Amanda Slocum1

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Holly F. Harrison1

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Partner with Amanda Jane Slocum b. 12 February 1882, d. 1949

Roberta Eva Richardson¹

Edna Grace Richardson¹

M. Bessie Richardson¹

Ladona S. Sears^1,2

Melbourne Sears¹

Elizabeth B. Hicks^1,2

Jean Bartlett Cousins¹

Leslie Sears¹

Fred Weymond Sears¹

Elmer Sears¹

Hersey Sears¹

Nada Sears¹

Flora Louise MacKenzie¹

Bedford MacKenzie Richardson¹

Amasa LeBaron Richardson Jr., Jr.¹

Dorothy Louise Richardson^1,2

Alva Nada Richardson¹

Duncan Charles Granville¹

Sarah Jane Stillwell^1,2

Robert Jeffery¹

Georgia¹

Amanda Slocum¹

Holly F. Harrison¹

Charles Harrison¹

Sarah¹

George Hamilton Gale^1,2

Alma Kate Roberts^1,2

Alexander Gale¹

Jane Holmes¹

Lee Farris¹

Harry T. Farris¹

Muriel V. Farris¹

Madeline Farris¹

Rosanna Slocum¹

Mathew Davis¹

Isaac Davis¹

Son	Bedford MacKenzie Richardson b. 1915, d. 1978
Son	Amasa LeBaron Richardson Jr., Jr. b. 1918, d. 2004
Daughter	Dorothy Louise Richardson b. 28 February 1921, d. 28 April 2015

Father	Amasa LeBaron Richardson, Sr. b. 27 July 1884, d. 12 August 1956
Mother	Flora Louise MacKenzie b. 1887, d. 1971

Relationships	5th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 May 2016 00:00:00

Birth	Bedford MacKenzie Richardson was born in 1915.¹
Death	He died in 1978.¹

Birth	Amasa LeBaron Richardson Jr., Jr., was born in 1918.¹
Death	He died in 2004.¹

Name	Dorothy Louise Richardson was also known as Dotty Richardson.²
Marriage	She married John Hazeltine Burtis.³
Birth	She was born on 28 February 1921, in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.¹
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 18 May 1950 in the household of John Hazeltine Burtis, as his wife, in Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, USAG.³
Death	She died on 28 April 2015 in Virginia, USAG.²
Burial	She was buried in Sherwood Burial Park, Salem City, Virginia, USAG.²

Father	Alfred Emerson Richardson b. 3 March 1887, d. September 1970
Mother	Ladona S. Sears b. 15 November 1886, d. 19 June 1984

Name	Alva Nada Richardson was also known as Alva Richardson.²
Birth	She was born on 29 June 1908, in CanadaG.^1,2
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 27 April 1910 in the household of Alfred Emerson Richardson in Broadway Place, Somerville Ward 1, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Alfred (age 23) were his wife Ladona (age 23) and daughter Alva (age 1 year, 10 months). Alfred was a wage earner with a trucking team.²
Witness	She lived in the household with Alfred Emerson Richardson in June 1917 in 43 Florence St., Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.³
Witness	She was enumerated on the census on 27 April 1920 in the household of Alfred Emerson Richardson in Florence St., Somerville Ward 1, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG. included in the household with Alfred (age 32) were his wife Ladona (age 32) and daughter Alva (age 11). Alfred was a salesman with a wholesale company.⁴
Death	She died on 6 March 1984.¹
Burial	She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USAG.¹ Marker, Alva Nada (Richardson) Whiting (1908-1984). Evergreen Cemetery, Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA.

Name	Duncan Charles Granville was also known as Duncan Granville.²
Birth	He was born About 1855, in New BrunswickG.²
Marriage	He married Sarah Jane Stillwell.¹
Census	He was head of the household in the census on 24 April 1891 in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Duncan Granville (age 36) were his wife, Sarah Stillwell (age 39) and their son Fenwick (age 16). Duncan was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.²
Death	He died on 4 January 1927 in The Range, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Burial	He was buried in Cox Point Road Cemetery, Cox Point, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³

Name	Sarah Jane Stillwell was also known as Sarah Jane Granville.¹
Name	She was also known as Sarah Stillwell.³
Birth	She was born About 1852, in New BrunswickG.³
Marriage	She married Duncan Charles Granville.¹
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 24 April 1891 in the household of Duncan Charles Granville, as his wife, in Waterborough, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Duncan Granville (age 36) were his wife, Sarah Stillwell (age 39) and their son Fenwick (age 16). Duncan was a farmer. The family religion was Baptist.³
Death	She died on 16 June 1928.⁴
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Duncan Charles Granville, in Cox Point Road Cemetery, Cox Point, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.⁴