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Edith May Knox1

F, #116655, b. Estimated 1885
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FatherW. Newton Knox
MotherMary A. Smith
Last Edited 4 April 2024 18:46:00
NameEdith May Knox was also known as Edith M. Knox.2
BirthShe was born Estimated 1885, in Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, USAG.2
MarriageShe married Elijah Hardy Rayner son of Silas Rayner and Emily Cannon, on 1 December 1903, in Worcester, Massachusetts, USAG. Elijah was 23 years old, a bachelor, living in Worcester, Investment & Insurance Solicitor. Edith was 18 years old, spinster, living in Worcester.2
WifeEdith May Knox was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1910 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as his wife, in Lexington Ward 6, Fayette County, Kentucky, USAG. Enumerated in the household were Elijah H Rayner, 29, Edith M Rayner, 24, Wife, Bessie P Rayner, 5, Daughter,Hall C Rayner, 4, Son. Also enumerated were two roomers. Elijah was a secretary at the YMCA.3
EmigrationShe emigrated in 1912 from USAG.4
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as his wife, in Traveller's Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Elijah Rayner (age 41) were Edith Rayner, 35, Wife, Betty Rayner, 16, Daughter, Calhoun Rayner, 15, Son, Virginia Rayner, 9, Daughter, Eleanor Rayner, 7, Daughter, E H Rayner, 5, Son, Geraldine Rayner, 3, Daughter, Edith Rayner, 10/12, Daughter. Elijah was a silver fox dealer. The family religion was Baptist. This census return recorded that Edith and her American born children emigrated from the USA in 1912.4
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1930 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as his wife, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah, 49, were Edith M Rayner, 44, Wife, Betty P Rayner, 24, Daughter, H Calhoun Rayner, 23, Son, Virginia K Rayner, 17, Daughter, Eleanor M Rayner, 16, Daughter, E Harvey Rayner, 14, Son, Geraldine L Rayner, 12, Daughter, E Persin Rayner, 9, Daughter.5

Children with Elijah Hardy Rayner b. 13 November 1880

SonHall Calhoun Rayner b. 17 August 1905, d. 9 October 1972
DaughterVirginia Knox Rayner b. 13 June 1912, d. 17 December 2000
DaughterEdith Rayner b. August 1920

Citations

  1. [S18991] Hall Calhoun Rayner, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Ohio, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1176 . Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S18986] Marriage Registration - Elijah H. Rayner & Edith M. Knox, Elijah H. Rayner & Edith M. Knox, , 1 December 1903..
  3. [S18989] 1910 United States Federal Census, Lexington Ward 6, Fayette, Kentucky, household of Elijah H Rayner, 20 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_474, Page 11a. Enumeration District 0034.
  4. [S18987] 1921 Census of Canada, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Elijah Rayner, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census page, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104. House Number 95, New Annan.
  5. [S18988] 1930 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Elijah H Rayner, 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340702, Page 22B. Enumeration District 0011.

W. Newton Knox1

M, #116656
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Last Edited 4 April 2024 16:01:17

Child with Mary A. Smith

DaughterEdith May Knox+ b. Estimated 1885

Citations

  1. [S18986] Marriage Registration - Elijah H. Rayner & Edith M. Knox, Elijah H. Rayner & Edith M. Knox, , 1 December 1903..

Mary A. Smith1

F, #116657
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Last Edited 4 April 2024 16:01:48

Child with W. Newton Knox

DaughterEdith May Knox+ b. Estimated 1885

Citations

  1. [S18986] Marriage Registration - Elijah H. Rayner & Edith M. Knox, Elijah H. Rayner & Edith M. Knox, , 1 December 1903..

Hall Calhoun Rayner1

M, #116659, b. 17 August 1905, d. 9 October 1972
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Parents

FatherElijah Hardy Rayner b. 13 November 1880
MotherEdith May Knox b. Estimated 1885
Relationships4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 5 April 2024 12:17:49
NameHall Calhoun Rayner was also known as Calhoun Rayner.2
NameHe was also known as Hall C. Rayner.3,4
BirthHe was born on 17 August 1905, in Worcester, Massachusetts, USAG.2,5,1
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1910 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as a son, in Lexington Ward 6, Fayette County, Kentucky, USAG. Enumerated in the household were Elijah H Rayner, 29, Edith M Rayner, 24, Wife, Bessie P Rayner, 5, Daughter,Hall C Rayner, 4, Son. Also enumerated were two roomers. Elijah was a secretary at the YMCA.6
EmigrationHall Calhoun Rayner emigrated in 1912 from USAG.2
EmigrationHe emigrated in 1912 from USAG.2
SonHe was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as a son, in Traveller's Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Elijah Rayner (age 41) were Edith Rayner, 35, Wife, Betty Rayner, 16, Daughter, Calhoun Rayner, 15, Son, Virginia Rayner, 9, Daughter, Eleanor Rayner, 7, Daughter, E H Rayner, 5, Son, Geraldine Rayner, 3, Daughter, Edith Rayner, 10/12, Daughter. Elijah was a silver fox dealer. The family religion was Baptist. This census return recorded that Edith and her American born children emigrated from the USA in 1912.2
SonHall Calhoun Rayner was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1930 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as a son, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah, 49, were Edith M Rayner, 44, Wife, Betty P Rayner, 24, Daughter, H Calhoun Rayner, 23, Son, Virginia K Rayner, 17, Daughter, Eleanor M Rayner, 16, Daughter, E Harvey Rayner, 14, Son, Geraldine L Rayner, 12, Daughter, E Persin Rayner, 9, Daughter.5
Milit-DraftHall Calhoun Rayner was drafted into the U.S. military on 16 August 1940 in Tuscarawas, Ohio, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 9 October 1972 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USAG.4

Citations

  1. [S18991] Hall Calhoun Rayner, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Ohio, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1176 . Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S18987] 1921 Census of Canada, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Elijah Rayner, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census page, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104. House Number 95, New Annan.
  3. [S18990] Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Records, 1840-1915 - Calhoun Rayner, Hall C Rayner entry, digital copy of original birth registration Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, ((Birth Date 17 August 1905)).
  4. [S18992] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1970-2003, Hall C. Rayner, Hall C. Rayner entry. Certificate Number 046088. Hereinafter cited as Massachusetts, U.S., Death Index, 1970-2003.
  5. [S18988] 1930 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Elijah H Rayner, 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340702, Page 22B. Enumeration District 0011.
  6. [S18989] 1910 United States Federal Census, Lexington Ward 6, Fayette, Kentucky, household of Elijah H Rayner, 20 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_474, Page 11a. Enumeration District 0034.

Virginia Knox Rayner1

F, #116660, b. 13 June 1912, d. 17 December 2000
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FatherElijah Hardy Rayner b. 13 November 1880
MotherEdith May Knox b. Estimated 1885
Relationships4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 6 April 2024 17:12:42
NameVirginia Knox Rayner was also known as Virginia K. Rayner.2,3
EmigrationShe emigrated in 1912 from USAG.2
BirthShe was born on 13 June 1912, in Worcester, Massachusetts, USAG.3,1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as a daughter, in Traveller's Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Elijah Rayner (age 41) were Edith Rayner, 35, Wife, Betty Rayner, 16, Daughter, Calhoun Rayner, 15, Son, Virginia Rayner, 9, Daughter, Eleanor Rayner, 7, Daughter, E H Rayner, 5, Son, Geraldine Rayner, 3, Daughter, Edith Rayner, 10/12, Daughter. Elijah was a silver fox dealer. The family religion was Baptist. This census return recorded that Edith and her American born children emigrated from the USA in 1912.2
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 15 April 1930 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as a daughter, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Elijah, 49, were Edith M Rayner, 44, Wife, Betty P Rayner, 24, Daughter, H Calhoun Rayner, 23, Son, Virginia K Rayner, 17, Daughter, Eleanor M Rayner, 16, Daughter, E Harvey Rayner, 14, Son, Geraldine L Rayner, 12, Daughter, E Persin Rayner, 9, Daughter.4
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1940 in the household of Ralph Leslie Colebrook, as his wife, in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Ralph was a secretary in the machine industry at the time of this census. Household members: Ralph L Colebrook, 32, Head, Virginia Colebrook, 29, Wife, Elizabeth A. Colebrook, 9/12, Daughter.5
WifeShe was enumerated on the census on 8 April 1950 in the household of Ralph Leslie Colebrook, as his wife, in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Ralph was a secretary at a paper machine company. Household members: Ralph L Colebrook, 42, Head, Virginia K. Colebrook, 37, Wife, Elizabeth A. Colebrook, 10, Daughter, Charles W. Colebrook, 7, Son.6
DeathShe died on 17 December 2000.1

Partner with Ralph Leslie Colebrook b. 7 July 1907

Citations

  1. [S18995] Virginia Knox (Rayner) Colebrook.. Hereinafter cited as U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index.
  2. [S18987] 1921 Census of Canada, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Elijah Rayner, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census page, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104. House Number 95, New Annan.
  3. [S18994] Massachusetts, U.S., Birth Records, 1840-1915, Virginia E. Rayner entry, digital copy of original birth registration Registration Number 3365, ((Birth Date 1912)).
  4. [S18988] 1930 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, household of Elijah H Rayner, 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340702, Page 22B. Enumeration District 0011.
  5. [S18997] 1940 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, household of Ralph L. Colebrook, 16 April 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01712, Page 11B. Enumeration District 23-10.
  6. [S18998] 1950 United States Federal Census, Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA, household of Ralph L. Colebrook, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3376, Page 17. Enumeration District 14-38.

Edith Rayner1

F, #116664, b. August 1920
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FatherElijah Hardy Rayner b. 13 November 1880
MotherEdith May Knox b. Estimated 1885
Relationships4th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 4 April 2024 16:43:06
BirthEdith Rayner was born in August 1920, in Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DaughterShe was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Elijah Hardy Rayner, as a daughter, in Traveller's Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Elijah Rayner (age 41) were Edith Rayner, 35, Wife, Betty Rayner, 16, Daughter, Calhoun Rayner, 15, Son, Virginia Rayner, 9, Daughter, Eleanor Rayner, 7, Daughter, E H Rayner, 5, Son, Geraldine Rayner, 3, Daughter, Edith Rayner, 10/12, Daughter. Elijah was a silver fox dealer. The family religion was Baptist. This census return recorded that Edith and her American born children emigrated from the USA in 1912.1

Citations

  1. [S18987] 1921 Census of Canada, Travellers Rest, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, household of Elijah Rayner, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census page, Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 104. House Number 95, New Annan.

Ralph Leslie Colebrook1

M, #116666, b. 7 July 1907
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Last Edited 12 April 2024 19:31:35
BirthRalph Leslie Colebrook was born on 7 July 1907, in Massachusetts, USAG.1,2
CensusHe appeared on the census on 16 April 1940 as Head of Household in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Ralph was a secretary in the machine industry at the time of this census. Household members: Ralph L Colebrook, 32, Head, Virginia Colebrook, 29, Wife, Elizabeth A. Colebrook, 9/12, Daughter.2
Milit-DraftHe was drafted into the U.S. military on 16 October 1940 in Worcester, Massachusetts, USAG.1
CensusHe appeared on the census on 8 April 1950 as Head of Household in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USAG. Ralph was a secretary at a paper machine company. Household members: Ralph L Colebrook, 42, Head, Virginia K. Colebrook, 37, Wife, Elizabeth A. Colebrook, 10, Daughter, Charles W. Colebrook, 7, Son.3

Partner with Virginia Knox Rayner b. 13 June 1912, d. 17 December 2000

Citations

  1. [S18996] Ralph Leslie Colebrook, U.S. Military Draft Card - Ralph Leslie Colebrook, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Massachusetts, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 182 . Hereinafter cited as U.S. Military Draft Card - Ralph Leslie Colebrook.
  2. [S18997] 1940 United States Federal Census, Worcester, Worcester, Massachusetts, household of Ralph L. Colebrook, 16 April 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01712, Page 11B. Enumeration District 23-10.
  3. [S18998] 1950 United States Federal Census, Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA, household of Ralph L. Colebrook, 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3376, Page 17. Enumeration District 14-38.

James M. Wall1

M, #116669, b. 18 March 1931, d. 7 April 2024
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FatherGeorge Everett Wall b. 9 August 1889, d. 23 January 1965
MotherElla Mae Morrison b. 8 May 1895, d. 12 February 1988
Last Edited 9 April 2024 18:25:36
BirthJames M. Wall was born on 18 March 1931, in Princetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
DeathHe died on 7 April 2024 in at home, Hamilton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1
BurialHe was buried in People's Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.1

Citations

  1. [S19000] Death Notice ~ James M. Wall, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Gladys Pearl Palmer1

F, #116670, b. 1899, d. 19 November 1995
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Parents

FatherFrank Palmer
MotherLois Estabrooks
Last Edited 23 April 2024 19:57:48
BirthGladys Pearl Palmer was born in 1899, in Sackville, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
MarriageShe married Frank Craigie Cruikshank son of James Craigie Cruikshank and Elizabeth Minetta Seaman, on 5 September 1923, in the residence of the bride's father, Sackville, New brunswickG. Frank was 25 years old, a bachelor, auditor, Presbyterian, living in Montréal, Québec. Gladys was 24 years old, a spinster, stenographer, Methodist, living in Sackville.1
DeathGladys Pearl Palmer died on 19 November 1995, at the Charles Lemoyne Hospital, Montréal, Québec, CanadaG.2,3
BurialShe was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.2

Child with Frank Craigie Cruikshank b. 7 April 1898, d. 1993

DaughterLois Patricia Cruikshank b. 1930, d. 2013

Citations

  1. [S19017] Official Notice of Marriage, Frank Craigie Cruikshank & Gladys Pearl Palmer marriage, 5 September 1923. PANB microfilm F19683, Code B4/1923, registation Number 1338.
  2. [S19018] Burial record - Frank Craigie Cruikshank, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191149020/frank_craigie-cruikshank: accessed April 23, 2024), memorial page for Frank Craigie Cruikshank (7 Apr 1898–1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 191149020, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Jane Wood (contributor 49275307).. Hereinafter cited as Burial record - Frank Craigie Cruikshank.
  3. [S19020] Death - Cruikshank, Gladys Pearl (nee Palmer), The Gazette, Montréal, Québec, Canada, 22 November 1995, Page 50. Hereinafter cited as The Gazette.

Frank Palmer1

M, #116671
Family Explorer
Last Edited 23 April 2024 17:58:34

Child with Lois Estabrooks

DaughterGladys Pearl Palmer+ b. 1899, d. 19 November 1995

Citations

  1. [S19017] Official Notice of Marriage, Frank Craigie Cruikshank & Gladys Pearl Palmer marriage, 5 September 1923. PANB microfilm F19683, Code B4/1923, registation Number 1338.

Lois Estabrooks1

F, #116672
Family Explorer
Last Edited 23 April 2024 17:59:01

Child with Frank Palmer

DaughterGladys Pearl Palmer+ b. 1899, d. 19 November 1995

Citations

  1. [S19017] Official Notice of Marriage, Frank Craigie Cruikshank & Gladys Pearl Palmer marriage, 5 September 1923. PANB microfilm F19683, Code B4/1923, registation Number 1338.

Lois Patricia Cruikshank1

F, #116673, b. 1930, d. 2013
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Parents

FatherFrank Craigie Cruikshank b. 7 April 1898, d. 1993
MotherGladys Pearl Palmer b. 1899, d. 19 November 1995
Relationships3rd cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 23 April 2024 18:16:06
BirthLois Patricia Cruikshank was born in 1930.1
DeathShe died in 2013.1
BurialShe was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.1

Citations

  1. [S19018] Burial record - Frank Craigie Cruikshank, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191149020/frank_craigie-cruikshank: accessed April 23, 2024), memorial page for Frank Craigie Cruikshank (7 Apr 1898–1993), Find a Grave Memorial ID 191149020, citing Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Jane Wood (contributor 49275307).. Hereinafter cited as Burial record - Frank Craigie Cruikshank.

Elizabeth Fitz Hugh1

F, #116674
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Relationships17th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart MembershipAncestors of George Leslie Walker (#1)
Ancestors of George Leslie Walker (#2)
Last Edited 24 April 2024 18:48:20

Child

DaughterEleanor FitzHugh, of Ravensworth+ d. 30 September 1457

Citations

  1. [S2271] Magna Carta Ancestry: A Study in Colonial and Medieval Families, Douglas Richardson, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland, USA: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2005), Page 230. Hereinafter cited as Magna Carta Ancestry.

Conn Cétchathach

M, #116685
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Relationships62nd great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker
Chart MembershipAncestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#1)
Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer (#2)
Last Edited 5 May 2024 19:42:20

Child

DaughterSaraid+

Cairpre Músc1

M, #116686
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Parents

FatherConaire Cóem b. 165
MotherSaraid
Relationships61st great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 5 May 2024 19:51:36

Citations

  1. [S19032] Conaire Cóem.

Cairpre Baschain1

M, #116687
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Parents

FatherConaire Cóem b. 165
MotherSaraid
Relationships61st great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 5 May 2024 19:51:30

Citations

  1. [S19032] Conaire Cóem.
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