BURIAL SITES OF INTERESTING PEOPLE ON PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
HISTORIC SITES AND MONUMENTS
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ST. LOUIS
B-2 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
This large monument is situated near the school
ST. MARGARET'S
A-13 and B-13 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
MacCormack, Alexander John (A.J.) 1904-1975
Teacher/Farmer
As a seven year old boy, he had his feet almost severed by a hay mower, driven by his father. In a medical miracle for the time, they were sewn back on by Dr. A. A. MacDonald of Souris, allowing for him to live a full life and be able to walk
MacDonald, Herman 1821-1913
Farmer/Merchant
The community of Hermanville is named for himMalone, Patricia Marie 1942-2010
Registered Nurse/Social Worker
Founder and chairperson of Seniors United Network
Co-founder of the Prince Edward Island Chapter of PFLAG Canada
Secretary of Canadian Pensioners Concerned
Secretary of the Atlantic Seniors Health Promotion Network
Secretary of the Canadian Association for Retired Persons
Authored the first edition of the Prince Edward Island Senior’s Guide
A driving force with her sisters for the formation of the Pioneer Cemetery Committee to restore and repair the historic site.
MacPhee, Annie E. (nee Cummings) 1896-1987
Teacher
She came to national and international attention during a severe snowstorm, when she and a group of students were reported on international news reports as lost and missing on January 23, 1961. They were forced to spend the night on the bus on a side road near this cemetery, and Annie told stories, sang, joked and slept, unaware that the world was anxious for their health
O'Hanley, Daniel B. 1939-1991
Missionary
Missionary with the L.A.M.P. Program in Nicaragua
St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Pioneer Cemetery
MacDonald, Angus 1780-1816
Merchant
Believed to be the first British Merchant based in Souris
MacDonald, Angus -1845
Farmer/Fisherman
Lost his life along with four sons, fishing off the coast at Goose River
MacDonald, John 1782-1872
Farmer/Magistrate
Magistrate of Kings County
MacKintosh, John 1789-1881
Farmer/Magistrate/Receiver of Land Taxes
Member of the Legislative Assembly
A leader in calling for Responsible Government, he was a leader in attempting to solve the Land Question. He was charged in the courts, by his Parish Priest, for challenging the Church.
Additional information may be found in Volume XI of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
ST. PETER'S BAY
B-12 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monuments
War Memorial
Situated in front of the Quigley Memorial Hall on the south side of the Bay
Veterans Memorial Highway
Situated at the St. Peter's Park on the corner of Routes 2 and 16
St. Peter's Bay Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Bolger, Hon. Simon
Merchant/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Council
Burge, R. Louis 1898-1990
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Doyle, Lawrence 1847-1907
Farmer/Satirist/Songwriter/Postmaster
Writer of the Picnic at Groshaut among other tunes
Additional information may be found in Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Doyle, Lawrence Patrick 1844-1914
Blacksmith/Wheelwright/Horseman/Farrier
This Lawrence was well-known in his own right for crafting in metal tools for the community including specialized forks for mussel mudLedwell, Francis Joseph “Frank” 1930-2008
Parish Priest/Professor/Poet/Author/Historian/Athlete
Professor Emeritus at the University of Prince Edward Island
Poet Laureate of Prince Edward Island
Member of the Order of Prince Edward Island
Council of the Arts Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Literary Arts.
Ledwell, Thomas Alexander 1887-1973
Soldier/Railwayman
Awarded the Military Medal for Bravery by King George V
Awarded the Imperial service Medal by Queen Elizabeth II in 1952
MacDonald, Daniel R. 1906-1976
Teacher/Administrator
A well known teacher in King's County for forty-four years
MacDonald, Sir Roderick James (Doctor Roddie) 1858-1961
Teacher/Book Keeper/Physician
Knight of St. Gregory
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Life Member of the Canadian Medical Association
A legendary country doctor
Named "Doctor of the Century" and "Dean of Canadian Physicians" by the Canadian Medical Association in 1958
The oldest practicing physician in Canadian history, practicing for over sixty-nine years and delivering over four thousand children
Only Prince Edward Islander to have his photograph taken by internationally known photographer Yousef Karsh
He is a subject in an interesting article that can be found in two Island Magazine's (Spring/Summer 1981) Dr. Roddie 1858-1961 and (Fall/Winter 1997) entitled Dr. Roddie - Dr. Gus & The Golden Age of Medicine
MacIsaac, Hilary 1820-1901
Farmer/Shipbuilder/Justice of the Peace
Probate Commissioner/Customs Collector/Controller of Navigation Laws
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacIsaac, James A. 1865-1926
Lawyer
Member of Parliament
McInnis, James D. 1856-1917
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of Executive Council
McInnis, William Michael (Mike) 1961-1984
Farmer/Plowman
An outstanding hockey player, who was the captain of the St. Peter's Pioneers
Mullin, Daniel James 1882-1971
Teacher/School Inspector/Farmer/Musician
Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Marketing Board
O'Hanley, Rt. Rev. John Peter Emmet 1908-1986
Parish Priest/Professor/Writer/Translator/Athlete
Professor of Latin and Greek at St. Dunstan's University in Charlottetown and St. Thomas College in Chatham New Brunswick
Chaplain in the Royal Canadian Air Force
Palmer, George Thomas 1909-1991
Farmer/Fisherman/Soldier/Postmaster
Served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment, Royal Rifles of Canada serving in Hawaii, the Phillipines, Japan and Hong Kong, was a Prisoner of War
Sullivan, John P. 1843-1898
Merchant/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
In a Vault under St. Peter's Bay Roman Catholic Church
MacIntyre, Rt. Rev. Peter 1818-1891
Parish Priest
Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charlottetown
ST. PETER'S HARBOUR
C-11 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Eglise Saint-Pierre-du-Nord cimetiere on Private Property
Douville, Francois Jean 1684-1757
Fisherman/Navigator/Ploughman
He is believed to be a survivor of a shipwreck in 1719 at Naufrage and along with another survivor is believed to be one of the first permanent settlers on this Island. The 1728 census states he settled here in 1719. He was the father of Captain Pierre Douville (1745-1794) who was born in this area and survived the 1758 deportation to France. He joined the French Navy and lived in Rhode Island during the American Revolution serving as French Military Intelligence Officer who provided General George Washington with British ship and troop movements. For this he was decorated after the war. Capt. Douville was killed at sea on board his ship in an armed action. Capt. Douville was a great-great-grandfather of Charles Coburn (1877-1961) a theatre manager and a noted film and stage actor. Mr. Coburn won an Academy Award (an Oscar) for the movie “The More The Merrier” in 1943. He was nominated for two other productions, “The Devil and Miss Jones” in 1941 and “The Green Years in 1946”.He has a star on the Hollywood Hall of Fame at 6240 Hollywood Boulevard. At his passing, his cremated remains were scattered in Georgia, New York and Massachusetts.
Viarrieu, Dr. Dominique (dit Duclos) - before 1752
Physician/Surgeon
First physician to permanently settle on this Island, arriving here in 1723
St. Peter's Harbour Presbyterian Church (Pioneer) Cemetery
Coffin, Elisha 1740-1785
Mariner/Farmer/Shipbuilder
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Douglas, William 1750-1835
Farmer/Land Agent/Magistrate
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Gordon, Rev. Peter 1773-1809
Pioneer Presbyterian Clergyman
Millar, John 1738-1798
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Webster, John - 1813
Royal Navy/Commissary/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Took part in the capture of Louisbourg and Fort la Joie
Took part in the capture of Louisbourg and Fort la Joie
Sent by Lord Rollo to take possession of St. John’s Island
Manager of the Commissariat during the American Revolution
He was married to the Widow Sanderson who had issue. Therefore the surnames Sanderson and Webster are the first two English surnames to permanently settle on this Island.
ST. PETER'S ISLAND
F-10 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Unknown Location
Monsieur St-Germain (dit Perigord) -1752 Plagues of mice had devastated the crops and members of the Native population on the Island were suspicious of this individual. He was seized, put to death and buried here
ST. THERESA
D-12 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Church CemeteryCurran, John F. 1859-1941
Curran, Jane (O’Halloran) 1870-1944
Farmer/Carpenter
He built many houses in the St. Theresa area
Great-great-great Grandparents of Olivia Culpo, Miss Rhode Island 2012, Miss U.S.A. 2012 and Miss Universe 2012
Curran, Rev. Peter 1855-1909
Teacher/Inspector of Schools/Parish Priest/Professor
Rector of St. Dunstan's College
Curran, Rev. Thomas 1864-1940
Teacher/Parish Priest/Professor
Rector of St. Dunstan's College
Known as an inventor and innovater, he put his engineering talents to use to solve problems of running water, supplying ice for summer usage and creating a "Magnetic Hill" optical illusion in the Kelly's Cross area
Curran, Thomas A. 1905-1997
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Grant, Hon., Dr. Thomas Vincent 1876-1966
Teacher/Postal Clerk/Physician/Surgeon
King's County Coroner
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of Parliament
Member of the Senate of Canada
MacDonald, James L. (Fiddler) 1913-1996
Postal Worker/Baseball Player
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
McLaughlin, Anthony 1844-1904
Farmer
Magistrate for Kings County
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Mooney, Robert 1802-1886
Teacher/Farmer/Justice of the Peace
Magistrate in Queen's and King's County
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
A singing teacher in Ireland, he conducted choirs at Tracadie, Fort Augustus and St. Teresa
Smith, George Everett 1914-1998
Farmer/Athlete
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
Founder of the Peakes Bomber's Baseball Team
Probably the best catcher to play baseball from Prince Edward Island, he was Kings County's "Mr. Baseball". He was elected to the Hall of Fame for his 50 years of passionate dedication to the game
SCOTCHFORT
D-11 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monuments
First Catholic Church erected by the British
This large granite monument is situated on a hill on Route 2 near the former Saint Louis de Nord-Est Church and cemetery, which later became the first British Roman Catholic Parish on the Island. The accompanying cemetery is across the highway near the Hillsborough River enclosed by a grove of white birch trees. The monument was originally established at the cemetery down the road in Glenroy and later moved to the current location.
Hillsborough River - Canadian Heritage River
This monument is situated overlooking the Hillsborough River commemorating its declaration as a member of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System
SEARLETOWN
F-7 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monuments
Harold Keith Howatt
This small memorial situated on the left near the entrance of the Searletown United Church Cemetery, commemorates a philanthropic act of Mr. Howatt's
War Memorial
Situated on the right near the entrance of the Searletown United Church Cemetery
Searletown United Church Cemetery
Bears, C. Austin 1918-1991
Craftsman/Historian/Writer
Leard, George 1829-1903
Miller
Seven out of eight of his sons spread out across Prince Edward Island establishing dams and milling operations
The four Leard's Ponds on Prince Edward Island are named for four of his sons
Leard, Capt. Lewis 1832-1915
Deep Sea Mariner/Businessman
Strang, Jesse Alexander (Alex) 1840-1912
Miller/Inn-Keeper
Operator of the Lansdowne Hotel in Cape Traverse
His great-great grandaughter Irene Strang achieved a level of fame by marrying Alex Scott, son of stage and screen actors George C. Scott and Colleen Dewhurst and brother of actor Campbell Scott who starred opposite Julia Roberts in the movie Dying Young
Wright, Dugald Stewart 1835-1912
Farmer/Justice of the Peace
High Sheriff of Prince County
Wright, Hon. John M. 1789-1875
Farmer/Soldier/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Council
High Sheriff of Prince County
He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Local militia and a Coroner.
SEVEN MILE BAY
F-7 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Dawson, Harry William 1898-1981
Farmer
Member of the Ice Boat Crews
Keough, Cst. Daniel Lincoln 1950-1983
Police Officer
He lost his life in the line of duty, as the result of severe injuries received in an automobile accident at Anglin Lake, Saskatchewan
Luck, Stuart Charles (Stu) 1921-2001
Royal Canadian Navy/Businessman/Musician/Broadcaster
He did the graveyard shift at C.F.C.Y. radio for many years
MacDonald, Charles E. 1875-1926
Farmer/Lighthouse Keeper/Customs Officer
First Mayor of Borden
Muttart, Alexander (Sandy) 1852-1935
Farmer/Ice-Boat Crewman
Survived the harrowing Ice-Boat trip of January 27, 1885 by clinging to a tree.
SKINNER'S POND
B-2 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Stompin Tom Connors
This unusual cairn with two boots on the top is situated in front of the schoolhouse. It commemorates the life of famous Canadian singer, song writer and patriot Stompin' Tom Connors who was raised as a foster child in the area. He contributed much to the preservation of the one-room school which he attended.
SLEEPY HOLLOW
E-9 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Heartz Pioneer Cemetery
Heartz, John Jacob 1735-1810
Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
SOURIS
B-14 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Fisherman's Memorial
Situated on Breakwater Street, this large granite monument was erected in 1981 to commemorate the loss of the Iceland II in 1967, as well as those fisherman who have lost their lives on the sea.
War Memorial
Situated in front of the Royal Canadian Legion on Main Street
St. Alban's Anglican Churchyard
Gillam, Jacob (Jake) 1912-1993
Mariner/Fisherman/Harbour Pilot
Crew member of the Revenue cutter "The Conestoga" chasing rum runners such as the "Nellie J. Banks"
Graham, Charles H. Spurgeon 1896-1972
Royal Canadian Navy/Police Officer
Crew member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ship the "St. Roch" when it travelled through the Northwest Passage
Hodder, Capt. Thomas 1936-1967
Mariner/Deep Sea Fisherman
Captain of the "Iceland II"
Warwick-Kelvey, Elsa D. 1882-1955
Actress/Singer/Model
Model for the famous Gibson Girl pictures
Webber, Ellen Douglas (nee MacDonald) 1927-2003
Lawyer
Alderman and Deputy Mayor of Ottawa, Ontario under Mayor Charlotte Whitten
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Bernard, Wilfred 1920-1996
Labourer/Woodsman/Musician
Old Time Fiddler
Binns, Benny 1916-1945
Soldier/Athlete/Pool Hall Operator
Prince Edward Island and Maritime Middleweight Boxing Champion
He served overseas during World War II with the Provost Corp
Brennan, John William 1874-1955
Businessman
Mayor of Souris
Campbell, Dr. Donald I. 1909-1971
Royal Canadian Air Force/Physician
Practiced in Boston Massachusetts
Campbell, Joseph Aloyisus 1899-1979
Railway Sectionman
Mayor of Souris
Campion, Ellen (nee Feehan) 1826-1858
Homemaker
Wife of Michael Brevort Campion and mother of John Francis Campion, American (Colorado) Industrialist and self-made millionaires and philanthropists
Chaisson, John Joseph (Johnny Joe Lem) 1918-1996
Soldier/Postman/Clerk/Trucker/School Bus Driver/Musician
Took up the fiddle at twelve years of age and played at many dances throughout the area
Cheverie, Charles A. 1864-1924
Fisherman
In 1893, he risked his life to rescue the crew of "The Adventurer" which went ashore on the rocks below Souris, was given a set of binoculars for his bravery
Creamer, Bernard -1936
Carpenter/Cabinet Maker/Building Contractor/Wood Carver
Contractor for the construction of St. Joseph's Convent in Charlottetown, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and the Town Hall in Souris
Contracted to shift the East Point Lighthouse after the Phoenix Disaster and build the foghorn
As a skilled wood carver he constructed altars for several Roman Catholic churches across P.E.I.Deagle, Elmer David 1946-2012
Businessperson/Mechanic/Musician
Outstanding Community Volunteer
DeBlois, Vernon 1920-1971
Businessman/United States Army
He was a Sergeant in the United States Army and along with his brother was stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii the morning of the raid by the Japanese Air Force. He was a casualty of the Raid in that he was demoted in rank shortly afterwards. His grave is unmarked
Fraser, Austin Levi 1868-1946
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of Parliament
Judge of the King's County Court
Indge, Alan Geoffrey 1926-1995
Soldier/Electronics Technician/Inn Keeper/Photographer
Intelligence Officer as a Signalman (Royal Signals in the British Army)
Co-founder of the Souris Christmas Parade
Lavie, Charles Edmund 1909-1981
Royal Canadian Air Force/Electrician
Mayor of Souris
Leslie, George Alexander 1909-1985
Inn-Keeper/Athlete
Along with his brother Bernard who is also interred in this cemetery, he shot the last known bear on Prince Edward Island
Championship Boxer
Lyons, Richard H. 1908-1977
Journalist/Writer
Many years the area reporter and photographer for the Charlottetown GuardianMacCormack, Brendon Stephen 1970-2008
Journalist/Publisher/Fisherman’s Helper/Athlete
Well known player, coach and referee with the sport of Association Football (Soccer)
Scheduler and Statistician of the Souris Recreational Hockey League
Outstanding Community Volunteer
MacCormack, Cherie Clare (nee Cheverie) 1972-1998
Journalist/Publisher/Athlete/Community Leader
Co-owner and publisher of The Beacon newspaper
Well known player and personality in the sport of soccerMcCormick, Cpl. Francis Albert “Frank” 1878-1901
Soldier
Served in the Spanish-American War, the Boxer Rebellion and lost his life in action during the Philipine- American War
He is believed to be the only Islander to have his remains retruned to his native country after being killed in action during this conflict.
MacCormack, John J. 1896-1987
Carpenter
Mayor of Souris
Believed to be the last person to be born on Boughton Island
MacDonald, Alexander T. 1867-1939
Bookkeeper
Mayor of Souris
MacDonald, Dr. Augustine A. (Dr. Gus) 1874-1970
Physician
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Member of the Order of Canada
A legendary country doctor
He, in a surgery on a kitchen table in St. Margaret's, was the physician who sewed the feet back on seven-year-old A. J. McCormack after they were accidentally cut off with a hay mower. It was through his efforts that sulpha drugs came to Prince Edward Island.
He was known as the "Unofficial Wit" of the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly
He is a subject in an interesting article that can be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1997) entitled Dr. Roddie - Dr. Gus & The Golden Age of Medicine
MacDonald, Capt. Dominick A. 1842-1918
Deep Sea Mariner
MacDonald, Capt. Donald 1808-1850
Mariner
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacDonald, Rev. Donald Francis 1837-1902
Parish Priest
Many male children in the Souris parish were named for him
MacDonald, John E. 1874-1946
Accountant
Mayor of Souris
MacDonald, L. Arthur 1902-1950
Broadcaster
Announcer for Don Messer's Jubilee Radio Show
Station Manager for Radio Station C.F.C.Y. in Charlottetown
Coined the phrase "The Friendly Voice of the Maritimes"
MacDonald, Reginald Stephen (Reggie Alex) 1900-1971
Businessman/Exporter/Trader
Owner of the Souris Trader, formerly a Grenfell Mission boat which sank off Wood Islands in 1969
Well known rum-runner
MacDonald, Rev. Ronald Bernard 1844-1922
Parish Priest
Professor at St. Dunstan's University
Jesuit Missionary in Kentucky conducting missions from the St. Lawrence River to the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic seaboard to the Mississippi River
Baptized James Charles McGuigan a native of Hunter River at South Rustico, McGuigan later to become a priest, Archbishop of Regina and Toronto and later to be named the first English speaking Cardinal from Canada
Cardinal McGuigan's story may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1994) in the article entitled The Cardinal and the Island
MacEachern, George E. 1911-1995
Painter
Mayor of Souris
MacIntyre, Hon., Dr. Peter Adolphus 1840-1910
Physician/Surgeon
King's County Coroner
Railway Commissioner for Prince Edward Island
Member of Parliament
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
He survived a harrowing crossing on the ice-boats from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island. Regulations were passed after this incident requiring that each boat be equipped with a compass, at least two paddles, food, axes, and fire-making materials, and required that, in the future, there not be fewer that three ice boats accompanying each other
MacIsaac, Peter Aeneas 1878-1969
Farmer/Soldier
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacLean, Hon. James Roderick 1839-1903
Merchant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Highly respected politician who was allowed the distinction as Honourable after his retirement
MacLean, Wallace -1897
Publisher/Writer
MacPhee, John Peter 1887-1957
Merchant
Mayor of SourisMacPhee, Melvin Joseph 1932-2010
Merchant/Entrepreneur
Member of the Prince Edward Island Business Hall of Fame
He quietly assisted many people in need in the Eastern Kings area
McCormack, Henry M. 1883-1902
Farm Labourer
Half-Brother of John McCormack who represented South Boston Massachusetts in the United States Congress and later became Speaker of the House of Representatives, a post he held at the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy's murder placed him in the position of being the successor to President Lyndon B. Johnson and therefore was one of the most powerful men in the United States in the 1960's.
McInnis, Elizabeth (MacDonald) 1787-1852
Spouse/Wife of Andrew McInnis
The lady honoured with the first dance with King George IV at the Royal Ball in Edinburgh in 1818
McQuaid, Hon. Melvin James 1911-2001
Lawyer/Judge
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of Parliament
Puisine Justice of the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court
President of the Prince Edward Island Law Society
Member of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
Member of the National Parole Board
Meurant, Andrew Placide 1899-1970
Railwayman/Justice of the Peace
Mayor of Souris
Mullally, Rev. Fennelly 1893-1979
Parish Priest/Professor
Professor at St. Dunstan's University
Murphy, Rt. Rev. James A. 1886-1964
Professor/Parish Priest
Rector of St. Dunstan's University
Peters, Joseph Arthur 1906-1986
Fishpacker/Businessman
Mayor of Souris
St. John, Rt. Rev. Richard 1895-1959
Parish Priest/Secretary/Administrator
Secretary to Most Rev. Francis C. Kelly, Archbishop of Oklahoma
Vice-President and General Secretary of the Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States
Sullivan, Rt. Rev. John 1902-1975
Professor/Parish Priest
Rector of St. Dunstan's University
SOURIS WEST
B-14 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Rena Maude McLean
This large granite memorial commemorates the life of Nursing Sister Rena Maude McLean who died during World War I. It is situated in the Union Protestant Cemetery.
Additional plaques may be found in St. James United Church in Souris and the X-ray laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown. In addition, her name is also recorded on the Naval Memorial in Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia and on the Five Sisters window in York Minster Cathedral, in York England.
The story of the tragedy of her death may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1988) in the article Cows and Convalescents: Government House as Health and Education Centre, 1917-1924
Additional information may be found in Volume XIV of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Union Cemetery
Acorn, Herbert Hunt 1868-1939
Miller/Businessman
Mayor of Souris
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Acorn, Morely Sabine 1871-1936
Merchant/Photographer
Mayor of Souris
A collection of his photographs may be seen in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1983) in an article entitled Souris Scenes by Morley Acorn
Acorn, William A. 1915-1966
Merchant/Automobile Dealer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
His sudden death during the 1966 General Election campaign precipitated the make or break deferred election that had to be held about six weeks after his death
Carlton, Caleb Cushing (Sr.) 1834-1904
Merchant/Lobster Packer
American Consul for the Port of Souris
Carlton, Caleb Cushing (Jr.) 1855-1936
Merchant
Clerk for the Town of Souris
American Consul for the Port of Souris
Crosby, Cyrus W. 1855-1936
Farmer/Miller
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Joyce, Rev. Joseph Gilbert 1889-1959
Methodist United Church Minister
Founder of Radio Station V.O.W.R. in St. John's Newfoundland
Knight, John 1814-1875
Merchant/Shipbuilder/Shipowner/Landowner
Founder of the Town of Souris
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Leard, George Artemas 1909-1967
Merchant/Writer/Author
Historian and AntiquarianLeard, Olga Jane 1913-2007
Teacher/Civil
Servant/Historian
Served as the Private Secretary during World War II to the Hon. Angus L. MacDonald, Minister of Defense for Naval Services from 1940 to 1945.
Girl Guide Commissioner for Prince Edward Island
Outstanding Community Volunteer
Matthew, John Brenton 1875-1955
Merchant
Mayor of Souris
McLean, Harry Daniel 1877-1962
Merchant/Businessman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
McLean, Hon. John 1846-1936
Merchant/Lobster Packer/Business Director
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of Parliament
Member of the Canadian Senate
Father of Nursing Sister Rena Maude McLean
McLean, John Robert 1906-1964
Merchant/Businessman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the House of Assembly
McLean, Nora (Bob) 1923-1985
Craftsperson/Artist
At her passing, she was believed to be Canada's longest surviving parapalegic
McLean, Roy Clifford 1881-1959
Soldier/Merchant/Businessman
Mayor of Souris
Founder of the Souris Citizen's Band
Mellett, Caleb Cushing (Cush) 1882-1938
Soldier
Member of the United States Army, Driver for General George Pershing during World War I
Millar, Dr. I. A. Livingstone 1913-1980
Millar, Doris K. 1915-2005
Soldier/Dental Surgeon - Registered
Nurse/Nursing Sister
Veteran of the landings at Normandy on D-Day
Chief Dental Officer for the Ottawa Public School Board
Honorary Dental Surgeon to Her Majesty the Queen
Parents of Canadian Equestrian rider, Olympian and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member Ian Millar, owner and rider of the famed show-jumping horse "Big Ben" As a team Ian Millar and his partner "Big Ben" won many premier equestrian events around the globe. Ian acquired Big Ben in 1983 and together they went on to win more than $1.5 million in their 11 years together. Big Ben was retired in 1994 and died in 1999. Ian has represented Canada in ten Olympic Games, winning a Silver Medal in Beijing. In 1987 he became the first Canadian to be ranked #1 in the World by the International Equestrian Federation.
Muttart, Dr. Ephraim Bell 1839-1912
Physician/Coroner
Member of Parliament
Medical Referee for the Standard and Canada Life Assurance Companies
One seaman from the Finnish Barque The Sovinto -1906
A native of Finland
Died in the great storm of November 1906
An excellent story on the wreck may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1978) in the article The Wreck of the Sovinto
Pope, Henry (1829-1898)
Blacksmith
Oral history states that he invented the vice-grips. He did not patent his invention and sold the idea for the paltry amount of $500.00
Reed, E. Jean (nee McLean) 1910-1976
Registered Nurse
Weaver of the Island Tartan
Smallwood, Dr. Alfred Henry 1883-1959
Dental Surgeon
Mayor of Souris
Sterns, Hazel L. (Aunt Hay) 1887-1977
Teacher/Social Worker/Home Economist/Dietician
Worked for three years at the Chalmers Settlement House in Montreal and for three years with the extension staff of the Department of Education for the Province of Saskatchewan
Dietician and Instructoress at the Stephen Gale Memorial Hospital in Haverhill Massachusetts
Founding member and supervisor of the Women's Institutes during their formative period
First Dietician on Prince Edward Island serving at the Provincial Sanitorium
Sterns, John Franklin 1884-1963
Soldier/Merchant/Fox Rancher
Member of the Canadian Rifle Team at Bisley
Sterns, John Geddie 1847-1939
Merchant/Justice of the Peace
Stewart, Bruce Lowell 1916-1991
Teacher/R.C.A.F./Oil Dealer
Mayor of Souris
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Outstanding Community Volunteer
Chairman of the Town of Souris' 70th. Anniversary Celebrations
Chairman of the Fisherman's Memorial Fundraising Committee
Co-chairperson of the new Souris Hospital Building fundraising committee
A noted orator and a mesmerizing speaker
He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly during the infamous 1966 deferred election that was called upon the sudden death of William A. Acorn. For a brief two to three day period in the mid 1970's, he was in essence the Government of Prince Edward Island as the premier and most of the cabinet were out of the province and he was appointed acting Premier and Minister in all the portfolios but one
Strople, Mr. -1884 Exhumed later and returned to Nova Scotia
Fisherman
He was killed by falling over the cliff near the Fisherman's memorial in Souris in the midst of a riot remembered in Souris history as Axe-Handle Night. He was interred here until his widow came from Guysborough to claim his remains. She placed a curse on Souris "that it would be a town of widows"
SOUTH GRANVILLE
E-7 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
South Granville Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Corbett, Arthur R. 1952-1994
Carpenter
First Islander to be a recipient of a liver transplant
SOUTH LAKE
A-15 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
South Lake Church of Christ Cemetery
Baker, Elisha James 1823-1906
Fisherman/Mariner
Survivor of the Yankee Gale of 1851
His interesting story may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1995) in the article entitled The Yankee Gale
Ching, Anna (nee MacIntosh) 1971-1939
Wife of Cyrus Stuart Ching, negotiator, labour consultant and peace-maker
Ching left Red Point for Boston and worked as a motor-man on the Boston Elevated Railway. In 1912 he got his first experience with labour-management problems when he settled a serious strike. He rose through the ranks to the point where he was appointed by President Roosevelt to the National Defence Mediation Board and served President's Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson until his death in 1967. After Anna's death, her ashes were interred here. Ching is interred in Connecticut beside his second wife
Fraser, Della (nee Ching) 1895-1988
Genealogist/Historian/Craftsperson
Member of the East Point Women's Missionary Society for seventy-five years
Rose, Dean William 1963-1993
Clerk/Book Keeper
Adult Representative for Maritime Canada to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Rose, Edgar Alexander Edison 1932-1992
Fisherman/Trapper/Conservationist/Environmentalist
Conservationist/Sportsman of the Year in 1984
Known as "The Mad Trapper"
Rose, Livingston D. 1898-1976
Farmer/Historian/Poet
Rose, Starbird J. 1865-1947
Carpenter/Farmer/Wheelbarrow Manufacturer
Featured with his wheelbarrows in The Family Herald magazine
SOUTH RUSTICO
D-8 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Pioneer Settlers
A monument was erected in the pioneer cemetery in 1974, commemorating early settlement in the area
National Historic Site and Monument
The Farmer's Bank
This site commemorates the Farmer's Bank of Rustico which was established under the leadership of Rev. George A. Belcourt
Rev. George Antoine Belcourt
This plaque commemorates the life and accomplishments of this great Canadian figure. At his death, his remains were interred in Memramcook New Brunswick
St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Blanchard, Marin J. (Martin) -1878
Teacher/Cashier
One of the promoters and the first cashier of the Farmer's Bank of Rustico
Blanchard, Theophilus (Bill) 1889-1991
Farmer/Historian
Member and Director of St. Augustine's Church Choir
Founding member of the St. Augustine's Credit Union
Chiasson, Most Rev. Jean 1852-1946
Parish Priest/Professor/Acadian Patriot
Rector of St. Dunstan's College
Was a priest for sixty-eight years
He was the individual who proposed the National Day (August 15) for the world-wide Acadian community. In the wake of this proposal, Pope Pius XI proclaimed Our Lady of Assumption as the patron saint of the Acadians.
Doiron, Adrien 1839-1894
Teacher/Cashier
Cashier at the Farmer's Bank of Rustico
Doiron, Jerome -1890
Farmer
First President of the Farmer's Bank of Rustico
Doiron, Hon., Dr. Joseph Aubin 1922-1995
Dental Surgeon
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
Clerk of the House of Assembly
Member of the Order of Canada
Gallant, Joseph (Gentleman Joe) 1839-1923
Merchant/Farmer/Ship Owner
President of the Farmer's Bank of Rustico
An excellent story on the history of the Bank may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1978) in the article The Farmer's Bank of Rustico: An episode in Acadian HistoryMoran, Frank Joseph 1909-2009
Administrator/Military Medic
Mayor of Charlottetown
President of the Prince Edward Island Federation of Municipalities
He was Charlottetown’s longest serving Mayor
Pineau, Dominique 1837-1899
Farmer
Secretary of the Farmer's Bank of Rustico
St. Mark's Anglican Church Cemetery
Buntain, John A. Howard 1866-1952
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Carr, Byron Howard 1952-1988
Teacher
Victim of an yet unsolved murderCarr, Howard Bennett 1930-2011
Soldier/Teacher/School Principal/Insurance Brokerage Owner/Property Developer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
President of the Young Progressive Conservative Association of Canada
Canadian representative to the World Assembly of Youth, held in Africa in 1960
Chairman of the Community of West Royalty
President of the Prince Edward Island Life Underwriters Association
President of the Prince Edward Island Federation of Agents and Brokers
Director of the Canadian Life Underwriters Association
Director of the Canadian Federation of Agents and Brokers
Member of the United States Trotting Association
President of the Charlottetown Driving Park and the Provincial Exhibition Association
President of the Prince Edward Island Branch of the Commonwealth Society
President of the Prince Edward Island Division of the Canadian Cancer Society
Awarded the Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Citation
Awarded the Canadian Commemorative Medal from the Governor-General
Eleven Unknown Seamen -1851
Died in the Yankee Gale of 1851
Oral History states that they were ten members of the crew and the cabin boy of the Schooner, The Skipjack. The bodies were trapped and their remains had to be hauled out of the flooded cabin by the locals by fish hook, as this was the only way to snag them
Fifteen additional Unknown Seamen - 1851
Died in the Yankee Gale of 1851
South Rustico Roman Catholic Pioneer Cemetery
Doiron, Alexis 1723-1801
Farmer
Acadian that was deported, then returned to this Island from France
Ancestor of the Prince Edward Island Doiron's
An interesting article about this family may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1996) entitled The Saga of Alexis Doiron
Gallant, Rt. Rev. George Edgar 1894-1975
Parish Priest/Vicar-General of the Diocese of Alaska
Acadian Patriot
First Priest of the Roman Catholic Church to be ordained in
Alaska
SPRINGBROOK
D-7 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monuments
Rev. John Geddie
A monument situated on the lawn near the highway at the Geddie Memorial Presbyterian Church commemorates the life of Rev. John Geddie, the first missionary to be sent out to any foreign field by the Presbyterian Church
Additional information may be found in Volume X of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Rev. William Meek
A grey granite memorial near the highway at the St. Thomas Anglican Church in Springbrook commemorates the life of Rev. William Meek the first rector to reside continously among his people in the New London Parish
War Memorial
Situated in front of the Geddie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Geddie Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Adams, Maisie (nee Lamont) 1911-2000
Seamstress/Cook/Lighthouse Keeper/Actor/Storyteller
Canada's first Woman Lighthouse Keeper
Member of the cast of the television series Emily of New Moon
After her husband died, she took over the operation of the New London lighthouse
About two years before she died, she was the subject of a C.B.C. Newsworld documentary
Cameron, Donald 1812-1901
Farmer/Postmaster/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Campbell, Rev., Dr. Donald Alexander 1911-1998
Presbyterian Minister
Moderator of the Synod of the Atlantic Provinces
Chaplain of the Royal Canadian Legion of Prince Edward Island
Chairman of UNICIEF P.E.I.
Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree by the Presbyterian College of MontrealCampbell. James Townshend 1912-1969
Campbell, Ruth Elaine 1916-2010
Farmer
Grandparents of Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Captain of the Canadian Olympic Ice Hockey team during the 2002 and 2006 Olympics, winning Gold Medals. She earned a Silver Medal in 1998. She won with Team Canada Women’s World Hockey Championships in 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004. Currently Ms. Campbell-Pascall is a rinkside reporter (the first woman to do colour commentary on a Hockey Night in Canada broadcast), motivational speaker and author. Her charity work has been well received. She has earned an honourary degree from the University of Guelph and received the Order of Hockey in Canada. Ms. Campbell-Pascall is the first woman to be inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. She ran a leg of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch relay through Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.
Campbell, Hon. William 1836-1909
Farmer/Miller
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Cousins, James 1789-1858
Farmer/Shipbuilder
A notable shipbuilder he was one of the first trustees of the Presbyterian Church in Springbrook
Cousins, John 1820-1881
Farmer
Nicknamed "Quaker" because of his unusual beliefs and customs, listed in the 1881 census as a free thinker
Cousins, John Sutherland 1886-1947
Farmer/Miller/Lobster packer/Fox Rancher/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Johnstone, Edwin Cecil 1900-1991
Insurance Underwriter/Business Manager
Mayor of Charlottetown
District Governor of Rotary International
Fellow of the Canadian Red Cross
Instrumental in the fundraising for the construction of the Y.M.C.A. Building
Co-founder of the Prince Edward Island Rose Society
Johnstone, Ernest Wilbur 1897-1984
Soldier/Farmer/Tourist Operator
Creator of Woodleigh Replicas
Commander of the Prince Edward Island Regiment Reserve Army during World War II
Charter President of the Royal Canadian Legion in Kensington
Instrumental in the formation of the Prince Edward Island Rural Beautification Society
Islander of the Year in 1969Johnstone, Ralph Warren 1914-2010
Farmer/Fox
Rancher
Member of the Legislative Assembly
President, Director & Claims Adjuster of the P.E.I. Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Charter Member of the New London Lions Club
MacLeod, Capt. Alfred D. 1860-1944
Fisherman/Mariner
He was lauded and presented with a pair of binoculars for his bravery in master minding, leading and conducting the rescue of the salvage crew were aboard the Marco Polo. The wreck occurred in July 1883 and the crew was aboard on August 30, 1883 when a sudden storm came up
MacLeod, Capt. John (Johnnie Garland) 1831-1873
Fisherman/Mariner
Captain of the "Carrie R. Rich" which was wrecked in the August Gale on August 24, 1873
Montgomery, Cuthbert 1855-1893
Farmer
Relation of Lucy Maud Montgomery, from which the Cuthbert surname in the Anne of Green Gables series is named for
Montgomery, Hon. Donald (Big Donald) 1808-1893
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of the Senate of Canada
In his time he was a very well known and popular politician. Today he is known as the grandfather of author Lucy Maud Montgomery
His brother, John Montgomery (1800-1867) was a Merchant, Shipbuilder and a Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly and Executive Council. Additional information regarding John Montgomery may be found in Volume IX of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Montgomery, Donald (Little Donald) 1806-1869
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Pidgeon, Rev. Edward -1844
Presbyterian Church Minister
Native of Lingland England who died in the pulpit while preaching
St. Thomas Anglican Church CemeteryBilling, John 1833-1833
Infant child
His mother’s life story may be found in the “Island Magazine” (Fall/Winter 2009) in the article “Postscripts; The Life of Theresa Cundall Billing”.
Graham, Edward 1828-1901
Farmer/Carpenter
Built St. Thomas Church at this location
SPRINGFIELD
E-7 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. Elizabeth's Anglican Church Cemetery
Haslam, Doris Priscilla (nee Muncey) 1905-2000
Teacher/Governess/Historian/Ancestral Researcher/Author
President of the Abegweit Branch of the United Empire Loyalist Association
Haslam, Dr. Lewis Charles 1907-1978
Physician
Medical Doctor for C.I.L. Canada Ltd.
Haslam, Lucy Bardin (nee Palmer) 1865-1944
Teacher/Diarist
Briefly a teacher of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Exceprts from her diaries may be found in three different Island Magazines: (Fall/Winter 1993) Sisters on the Shore: The Diaries of Lucy Palmer and Lilly Palmer Inman, 1883-1887, (Fall/Winter 1994) in an article entitled Party Time in Malpeque: The Social Life of Lucy Palmer, Schoolteacher 1887-1890 and (Fall/Winter 1995) in an article entitled A Farmer Takes a Wife
Haslam, William 1811-1888
Farmer/Sheriff
Railway Commissioner for Prince Edward Island
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Haslam, William Isaac 1895-1983
Farmer/Fox Rancher
Delivered silver foxes to Japan in 1921
Leard, Raymond Ayers 1912-1981
Merchant/Historian
Mayor of Souris
Loo, Gerrit 1928-2001
Soldier/Farmer/Polutry Judge/School Bus Driver
A veteran of the Royal Dutch Army, he saw action in Borneo and Indonesia
In partnership with his twin brother Evert, they developed and patented a new strain of potato in field tests conducted on a farm in Appin Road. The potato registered and known as "Island Sunshine" was acclaimed for its resistance to blight, a crippling potato disease. He was known as an expert on poultry throughout Maritimes Canada. He was featured in a C.B.C. Radio Documentary on Guatamala by host Vicki Gabereau
MacKay, Donald Newton 1868-1943
Farmer/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
St. James Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Croken, Rev. Daniel P. (Dan) 1878-1949
Parish Priest/Professor/Administrator
Rector of St. Dunstan's College
White, John Thomas 1873-1936
Carpenter/Building Contractor/Casket Manufacturer
Designed and constructed many buildings including St. James Church in 1929. At the time it was the only church of its size built on P.E.I. without pillars in its interior
Summerfield First United Church Cemetery
MacKenzie, Walter Grant 1895-1956
Farmer/Salesman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Sinclair, John 1811-1885
Teacher/Writer/Gaelic Songwriter
Sinclair, Hon. John Ewen 1879-1949
Farmer/Businessman
Member of Parliament
Privy Councillor
Member of the Senate of Canada
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island
Sinclair, Peter 1819-1906
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of Parliament
Additional information may be found in Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Sinclair, Peter 1887-1938
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of Parliament
SPRINGFIELD WEST
E-1 and D-2 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Bethel United Church Cemetery
Easter, Keir (Steve) 1913-1967
Office Manager/Soldier/Civil Servant
President of the Treasury Staff Association
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer of the Civil Service Federation of Canada
Member of the National Joint Council of the Public Service of Canada
He served in Iceland, England, France, Belgium and Germany during World War II with the Cameron Highlanders
MacLellan, Elmer 1899-1984
Royal Canadian Navy/Farmer
Was assigned to H.M.S. Niobe in Halifax during World War I, while aboard ship he was gravely injured during the Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917, which required many months of recovery
MacWilliams, Alfred 1840-1928
Merchant/Farmer/Miller/Postmaster/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacWilliam, Amos 1836-1918
Shipbuilder/Businessman
Had a large shipyard at West Cape
Springfield West United Baptist Church Cemetery
Adams, Ralph Kenneth 1912-1988
Farmer/Livestock Dealer/Auctioneer
Well known Community Leader
Dennis, Mabel (nee Boyle) 1892-1956
Would ring the church bell in O'Leary in the event of fire, drove her horse and wagon throughout O'Leary with her family and friends, announcing VE-Day
Jelly, Earle S. 1912-1997
Teacher/Educational Administrator
President of the P.E.I. Teacher's Federation
President of the United Baptist Church Men's Association, Atlantic Region
Member of the Board of Governors for the Atlantic Baptist College, the Acadia University Divinity College and the University of Prince Edward Island
Silliker, Donald Watson 1938-1980
Silliker, U. Anne (nee Tammery) 1941-1980
Silliker, Linda Marie 1970-1980
A very large and unique headstone
Smallman, Helen (nee Boulter) 1920-1974
Playwright/Craftsperson
Author and Director of the Centennial Pageant The Turn of the Wheel
"Mrs. Chatelaine" for Prince Edward Island in 1967
Crocheted unique wall hangings, one of which was presented to Prime Minister Trudeau as Prince Edward Island's Centennial Gift
STANHOPE
D-9 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Long Pond Pioneer Cemetery (In the National Park, beside a nature trail.)
Bovyer, Stephen -1788
Preacher/Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
He owned property near the entrance of Boston harbour, he refused to transport a cannon to his property to fire upon the British warship "The Renoun"
Brown, Lawrence 1740-1806
Farmer
Ancestor of Newfoundland Premier and the last living Father of Confederation, Hon. Joseph Roberts (Hon.) Smallwood
Oral history and research points strongly to Lawrence being the uncle of the famed Scottish poet Robert Burns. His grave is not marked
Curtis, Hon. James -1819
Footman/Soldier/Merchant/Land Agent
United Empire Loyalist
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Judge of the Supreme Court
Additional information may be found in Volume V of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Douglas, James 1757-1803
Clerk/Merchant/Land Agent
Comptroller of Customs
Member of the Executive Council
Additional information may be found in Volume V of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Higgins, Cornelius 1735-1825
Farmer
High Sheriff of Prince Edward Island
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Magistrate for nearly fifty years
Lawson, David 1715-1805
Farmer/Land Agent/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Additional information may be found in Volume V of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Lawson, John 1747-
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Lawson, William 1745-1836
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Sentner, Caleb 1754-1855
Tailor/Farmer/Gaoler
United Empire Loyalist
Sentner, Philip (Godlip) -1801
Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
Monuments
Falmouth Memorial Cairn
Large round sandstone monument erected to commemorate the arrival of the ship Falmouth in 1770
National Historic Site
Dalvay-by-the-Sea
This plaque was unveiled in 1994 to commemorate the construction of the summer home built by Alexander MacDonald of Cincinnati, Ohio and its subsequent and colourful history
War Memorial
This monument stands at the North Shore Community Centre
Wesleyan Methodist Church
This monument situated in the Stanhope Cemetery was erected to commemorate the Wesleyan Methodist Church that was built here in 1842
Stanhope Cemetery
Alexander, G. Herbert 1868-1954
Missionary
Served in India
Alexander, Emma Louise (nee Strong) 1875-1943
Missionary
Served in India
Mumford, Rev. Robert W. 1926-1996
United Church Minister
Theologian in Residence at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in Toronto
STANLEY BRIDGE
D-7 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Stanley Bridge School
This cairn on the grounds of the old Stanley Bridge School (now a giftshop) was erected to commemorate the students and teachers of the old Stanley Bridge School District
Pickering Private Family Plot
Pickering, William 1750-1837
Royal Navy/Farmer/Soldier
United Empire Loyalist
STRATFORD
E-10 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monuments
Crossroads Christian Church
This sandstone cairn commemorates the establishment of a congregation by five Scottish settlers in 1810 at this site
Robert L. Cotton
This memorial, situated in the Robert L. Cotton Memorial Park, commemorates the life of an Island philanthropist, who was the Father of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Parks system and established the Cotton Memorial Trust
Clifton United Church Cemetery
Cudmore, Roland Ivo 1924-1992
Athlete/Businessman/Royal Canadian Air Force/Musician
Well Known Saxophone Player and Band Leader with The Downtowners
Pioneer of School Bands on Prince Edward Island
For thirty years he directed the orchestra for the vaudeville acts during Old Home Week
Mason, George 1822-1897
Farmer/Stock Raiser
Outstanding community leader in his day
Crossroads Church of Christ Disciples Cemetery (Scottish Baptist)Beck, Rory 1958-2012
Civil Servant/Athlete
Clerk and Secretary of the Executive Council
He was an outstanding hockey player in his youth.
Bovyer, Franklin 1850-1931
Farmer/Market Gardener/Fox Rancher/Philanthropist
Won all fox championships at the 1924 Royal Winter Fair in Toronto
Bovyer, John 1749-1818
Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
Developed a farm at Fullerton's Marsh, thus founding the community of Bunbury
Hubley, Capt. Garrett 1840-1923
Captain in the Canadian Naval Force
He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1917 at the age of 77 years (or some 37 years over age) and saw active service. He enlisted as a volunteer (before conscription was introduced) and was denied a pension by bureaucrats on the technicality that he violated the age rule. On the day of his death, a message came to that effect. He was have been the oldest Canadian and probably the oldest person in the British Empire to see action in World War I
Jones, Bernard Bovyer 1915-1986
Farmer/Fur Rancher/Historian
President of the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeder's Association
Jones, Hon. John Walter 1878-1954
Farmer
Champion Athlete, Member of the Prince Edward Island Sports Hall of Fame
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Premier of the Province of Prince Edward Island
Member of the Senate of Canada
Recipient of a State Funeral from the Province of Prince Edward Island
His Abegweit Holsteins were one of the best known milk producing and show herds in Canada
An interesting account of his life may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1994) entitled The Farmer Premier: J. Walter Jones and His Vision of Prince Edward Island
Knox, Rev. John 1817-1892
Physician/Clergyman/Scholar
He built several churches on the Island over a forty year period
MacNeill, G. A. Wellington 1891-1970
Farmer/Fur Rancher/Importer/Exporter
First fur rancher to import platinum foxes
Mutch, Alexander 1756-1828
Farmer/Soldier
Veteran of the American Revolutionary War
Stewart, Donald Francis 1915-1990
Historian/Genealogist
Founding Father and first President of the P.E.I. Genealogical Society
Old Southport Anglican Church Cemetery
This cemetery is located in the Town of Stratford (old Village of Southport), near the Roman Catholic Church. There are nineteen headstones.
Haszard, Hon. Charles 1812-1862
Farmer/Veterinarian
Magistrate of Queens County
High Sheriff of Queens County
Member of the Legislative Council
Our Lady Of The Assumption Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Bradley, Michael Francis (Mike) 1953-1994
Outstanding and Award Winning Community Volunteer
Deputy District Governor of Lions International
McNally, John Levi 1914-1997
Merchant/Road Supervisor for Queen's County
Member of the Legislative Assembly
STRATHGARTNEY
F-9 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
National Historic Site and Monument
Strathgartney Homestead
This monument commemorates the Strathgartney Homestead and the Stewart family that lived there
STURGEON
E-14 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
This memorial which is dedicated the both World Wars, the Korean Conflict, the Vietnam War and United Nations peacekeeping endeavours is situated beside St. Paul's Church
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Condon, Alfred 1900-1919
Farmer's Son
An unique white marble headstone laying flush with the ground in the shape of a perfect heart
Kearney, Joseph (Joe) 1914-1993
Farmer/Fisherman/Musician
Learned to play the fiddle at the age of eight and played for dances up to about a year before he died
McGee, Louise 1899-1912
McGee, Penzie 1900-1912
McGee, John 1902-1912
McGee, George 1904-1912
McGee, Bridget 1906-1912
McGee, Thomas 1907-1912
Children, died as the result a mass murder (poisoning)
A Vault under the St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
Phelan, Rev. William 1836-1921
Parish Priest
Served the parish at Sturgeon for thirty-five years
Sturgeon United/Methodist Church Cemetery
Hicken, Percy A. 1899-1991
Merchant
Long Time Sturgeon Merchant who was featured in A Day in the Life of Canada, published in 1984
Moore, Harvey W. 1916-1960
Farmer/ Naturalist
Established Moore's Bird Sanctuary at Milltown Cross
SUMMERSIDE
E-5 and E-6 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Lefurgey's Field Pioneer Cemetery
Lefurgey, John -1818
Soldier/Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
Small, John 1756-1830
Shipwright/Soldier/Farmer/Diarist
United Empire Loyalist
Monuments
Canada Trail Birthplace
Situated behind the post office, this monument commemorates the City of Summerside as the birthplace of the Canada (Confederation) Trail
Cooperation between Summerside and the Canadian Forces Base
Situated in Memorial Square, this plaque commemorates the years of cooperation between the former military base and Summerside
First Protestant Church
Situated on the corner of Spring and Winter Streets, this monument commemorates the site of the first protestant church in Summerside
Former Summerside Post Office
This National Historic Site Plaque can be found at the Civic Building
Independent Order of Foresters
This unique monument to I.O.O.F. members stands in the I.O.O.F. plot in the Summerside People's Cemetery
James Ludlow Holman
This cairn honours the "Founder of Tourism" James Ludlow Holman who erected and operated a large hotel in the middle of the Summerside harbour
Loyalist Cairn
This cairn on Water Street was erected in 1987 by Loyalist descendants to commemorate the settlement of refugees who evacuated the United States during the American Revolution and made their home on Prince Edward Island
Rt. Rev. Gregory J. MacLellan
A statue is erected in front of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in memory of Rev. MacLellan who served the parish for twenty-seven years. He is interred at St. George's
Cecily Jane Georgina Fane Pope
The National Historic Plaque which commemorates Prince Edward Island's Florence Nightingale can be found at the Civic Building
Silver Fox Headstones
There are headstones to silver foxes on display at the Silver Fox Museum in the Holman Homestead
Three retired R.C.A.F. aircraft
These three planes are a permanent commemoration for the former air force base, C.F.B. Summerside. They are situated within the former community of Slemon Park which is now converted to an industrial and recreation park
War Memorial
Situated on Spring Street just below the Trinity United Church
War Memorial
Situated on the corner of North, South, East and West Drives across from the Community Services Department, in the old village of St. Eleanor's
World Curling Champions
Situated at Spinnaker's Landing, this monument commemorates the 2001 World Junior Curling Champions, Suzanne Gaudet Kelly Higgins, Robyn MacPhee, Stefanie Richard and Carol Webb, as well as a description of their accomplishments in Ogden, Utah.
St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery
St. John's Anglican Church in the old Village of St. Eleanor's is the oldest Anglican Church building in Prince Edward Island and is the second oldest parish. The first rector was appointed in 1823 and the church constructed in 1826. It was destroyed by fire in 1835 and rebuilt in 1838. St. Mary's Church in Summerside originated in 1851, with the church constructed in 1861. The building was destroyed in a major fire in 1906 and replaced by the current brick structure in 1908.
Compton, Dr. Alfred J. 1856-1938
Physician
Mayor of Summerside
Compton, Thomas C.
Soldier/Landowner/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Craswell, Hon. James 1789-1852
Miller/Postmaster
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of the Executive Council
Darby, Benjamin 1744-1844
Soldier/Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
Member of the Legislative Assembly
A Scout and Courier in Roger's Rangers who carried dispatches from General Howe to Sir Guy Carleton
Darby, Harry Alfred 1865-1952
Farmer/Fox Rancher/Business Director
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Darby, Hon. Walter Eric 1903-1980
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Stipiendary Magistrate for Prince County
Puisine Justice of the Supreme Court
Member of the Council of the Canadian Bar Society
Enman, John James 1879-1967
Writer/Columnist/Poet/Lyricist
Editor of the Silver Fox section of Rod and Gun Magazine
Wrote under the nom de plume Tom A. Hawke
Interviewed Alexander Graham Bell on Bell's visit to Charlottetown
A story written by Mr. Enman may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1981) in an article entitled A Day in May at the Dunk
Green, Daniel 1757-1825
Soldier/Farmer/Shipbuilder
United Empire Loyalist
Fought at Lexington during the American Revolution and was imprisoned at Conford by the Rebels
Green, Daniel 1813-1879
Trader/Farmer/Shipowner
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Green, Hon. Samuel 1778-1864
Farmer/Shipbuilder/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of the Executive Council
Haszard, John 1816-1878
Merchant/Gold Prospector/Shipbuilder/Bank Director/Justice of the Peace
Surveyor of Shipping for Prince Edward Island
An original director of the Bank of Summerside
Holland, Arthur 1883-1979
Well known hunter and fisherman
Hunt, Richard Alexander 1833-1907
Lawyer/Postmaster/American Consul
Chairman of the Board of Councillors for Summerside
Pope, George Dalrymple 1867-1927
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Pope, Hon. James Colledge 1826-1885
Entrepreneur/Landed Proprietor/Land Agent/Shipbuilder
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Premier of Prince Edward Island
Member of Parliament
Privy Councillor
Part of the "Fanny Expedition" that left for the California Gold Fields in 1849
An original director of the Bank of Summerside
He became the first Island politician to be elected using a secret ballot (Federal by-election in Queens in 1876)
An excellent story on the expedition to California may be found in the article in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1978) entitled The Voyage of the Fanny
Additional information may be found in Volume XI of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Pope, Hon. Joseph 1803-1895
Shipbuilder/Lumberman/Businessman/Militia Officer
Dominion Audit Manager, Savings Bank
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of the Legislative Council
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Originated the proposal of building the current Province House
In 1838 was part of a delegation to discuss union of the British North American Colonies
There are many well-written stories on the Shipbuilding history on P.E.I. One of them may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1978) in an article entitled The Shipping Industry of Nineteenth Century Prince Edward Island: A Brief History
Additional information may be found in Volume XII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Pope, Hon. William Henry 1825-1879
Journalist/Land Agent/Journalist
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
County Court Judge
A Father of Confederation
Honorary member of the Athenaeum Club in London, acquainted with literary figures such as Thackeray, Dickens and Huxley
Father of Sir Joseph Pope who was Sir John A. MacDonald's (first Prime Minister of Canada) Private Secretary and later Biographer. Sir Joseph was knighted for his outstanding public service.
The story behind his part in the Posse Comitatus can be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1988) in the article The Posse Comimatus Incident of 1865
An article regarding his home Ardgowan may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1983) in an article entitled Ardgowan: the Restoration of a Landscape Garden
Rogers, Arthur Copley 1862-1930
Merchant
Mayor of Summerside
Rogers, David 1829-1909
Merchant/Justice of The Peace
Chairman of the Summerside Town Council
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Saunders, Hon. Albert Charles 1874-1943
Lawyer/Business Director/Fox Rancher
Mayor of Summerside
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Premier of the Province of Prince Edward Island
Judge of the Prince Edward Island Supreme Court
As an athlete he actively participated in hockey, rugby, cycling and ice-skating
Tanton, George Jr. -1844
Building Contractor/Bailiff
Builder of St. John's Anglican Church in Summerside (formerly the Village of St. Eleanor's
Murdered while boarding a vessel to serve a warrant on her master for trading illegally in oysters
St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Allen, William 1914-1965
Labourer/Soldier
Allen, Joan Ann 1952-1965
Student
Allen, William 1958-1965
Student
Allen, Nancy Faye 1960-1965
Allen, Kevin 1961-1965
Father and his four children, victims of a tragic house fire on Market Street in Summerside
Arsenault, Adrien F. 1889-1941
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Arsenault, Joseph Felix 1865-1947
Merchant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Arsenault, Karen 1971-1995
Actress/Musician/Singer/Songwriter/Teachers Assistant/Union Representative
Performed at the 1993 Canada Summer Games in Kamloops
Arsenault, Ulric J. (Spud) 1899-1981
Soldier/Adventurer/Fire Ranger/Trapper/Prospector/Miner
Spud Lake in the Northwest Territories was named for him
An interesting account of his life may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1992) and is entitled Prospector Spud
Bernard, Gerard (Joe) 1923-2001
Soldier/Athlete
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
Director of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
He was one of top Prince Edward Island baseball players of his era leading Summerside teams to Prince Edward Island and Maritime titles
Cahill, Charles (Moose) 1904-1954
Electrical Engineer/Professional Athlete
First Prince Edward Islander to play in the National Hockey League, with the Boston Bruins
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
Callaghan, Dr. Wilfred E. 1909-1967
Physician
State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus
Dalton, Dr. Ormond E. 1912-1971
Dental Surgeon
President of the Prince Edward Island Dental Association
Delaney, Carroll W. 1907-1971
Businessman/Fox Rancher/Railway Station Agent
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Delaney, Dr. Mark 1873-1952
Physician
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, practiced at Wellington for many years
Doyle, Pierce (Piery) 1833-1890
Publican/Building Contractor/Bridge Builder
He was a prominent builder and mover of buildings. Some of the locations of the bridges that he built included West River, North River, Wright's in East Royalty, Grand River and Fullerton's Marsh. He rebuilt the Queen's Wharf in Summerside after the August Gale of 1873 and also constructed the Summerside Convent. Several of the homes he built still stand today. His headstone is the tallest in the cemetery
Foley, Edward Peter 1891-1980
Pharmacist
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Gallant, Benjamin 1871-1921
Merchant/Farmer/Brickmaker
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Gallant, George (Chick) 1908-1970
Labourer/Athlete
Outstanding hockey player
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of FameGallant, Heather Josephine 1970-2012
Professional Photographer
A renowned globally based photo journalist
Gallant, J. Augustin (Gus) 1916-1994
Teacher/Royal Canadian Air Force/Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Gamble, Joseph Blair 1948-1989
Radio Announcer/News Reporter
Gaudet, Ernest (Lippy) 1901-1985
Labourer
Outstanding Hockey Player and Trainer
Gaudet, Joseph J. 1880-1933
Salesman/Restauranter/Theatre Operator
Constructed the first movie theatre and bowling alleys in Summerside
Gaudet, Mark Robert 1917-1969
Soldier/Barber/Merchant
Prominent Summerside merchant
Gauthier, Leopold 1902-1971
Taxi Driver/Taxi Dispatcher/Athlete
Outstanding hockey player and road cyclist
Gillis, Dr. John F. 1844-1899
Physician
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Hickey, Thomas Earle 1907-1995
Chartered Accountant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Economic Council of Canada
Hogan, Charles 1920-1994
Soldier/Athlete/Rink Director/Recration Director/Coach
Legendary Baseball Coach, Organizer and Administrator
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
Conceived the idea of establishing the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame in 1968
Hogan, James T. 1919-1999
Soldier/Civil Servant
Served as Summerside's first Physical Fitness Director
Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion
Established Summerside's first minor hockey and minor ball programs
Citizen of the Year in Summerside
Member and Chairman of the P.E.I. Sports Hall of Fame
Awarded the Governor-General's caring Canadian Award
Member of the Order of Prince Edward Island
Kelly, Thomas -1893
Lawyer/Judge
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Judge of the Prince County Court
Laughlin, Edward J. 1897-1994
Soldier/Farmer
Outstanding Community Leader in the Community of Sherbrooke
Member of the Knight's of Columbus for 70 years
Oldest member of the National Farmer's UnionMacDonald, Cpl. Brian Joseph 1948-1974
Soldier
He was the half-brother of vocalist and guitarist Eric Clapton . He lost his life in a motorcycle accident, west of Canadian Forces Base Summerside.MacDonald, Dr. James 1876-1922
Pharmacist/Veterinary Surgeon
Developed and exported his own veterinary medicinesMacQuarrie, Ernest Neil (Whitey) 1893-1981
Soldier/Collector of Customs/Athlete
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
An outstanding hockey player
McNeill, Daniel Francis 1885-1946
Farm Machinery Dealer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
McNeill, Francis J. (Peg) 1916-2000
Educator
Member of the Legislative Assembly
McNeill, James A. 1854-1927
Blacksmith/Trader/Farm Machinery Dealer/Fireman
Mayor of Summerside
Chief of the Summerside Fire Department
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
President of the Summerside Exhibition Park and Association
McNeill, Leonard Malcolm 1883-1932
Credit Manager/Farm Machinery Dealer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Murphy, John Elmer 1914 - 2000
Editor/Publisher/Author
Bureau Manager of the Charlottetown Guardian
Editor and Publisher of the Summerside Journal Pioneer
Publisher Emeritus of the Journal-Pioneer
Director of the Canadian Managing Editors Conference
Director of the Canadian Daily Newspapers Publisher's Association
President of the Prince County Famil Services Bureau
Summerside Citizen of the Year
Perry, Frances Olga (nee Gaudet) 1915-1981
Theatre Owner
Mayor of Summerside
Praught, Sister Erma Helena 1890-1970
Sister Saint Ethelred of the Congregation of Notre Dame
Teacher in Summerside for forty-seven years
Reid, Rev. Walter 1931-1984
Parish Priest
During his senior year at St. Dunstan's University, he with classmate Allan MacDonald won the Dominion Debating Championship in 1952.
An fascinating look at St. Dunstan's may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1986) in the article entitled A Day in the Life of St. Dunstan's
University
Savidant, Diane F. 1943-1994
Artist
An artist whose specialty was Prince Edward Island lighthouses
Sonier, Ervan 1920-1994
Barber/Musician
An influential member of the Prince County branch of the P.E.I. Fiddler's Association
Composed many fiddle tunes
Steele, Clarence J. (Windy) 1916-1969
Sales Representative/Professional Athlete/Soldier
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
Played Professional Hockey prior to enlisting in World War II
Wedge, Henry M. 1908-1972
Pharmacist
Mayor of Summerside
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Summerside People's Protestant Cemetery
Allen, Lucas Ray 1878-1964
Businessman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Arnett, John Franklin 1881-1960
Merchant/Wholesale Grocer
Mayor of Summerside
Bacon, Dr. Charles Ives 1908-1989
Electrical Engineer
Executive Vice-President of the Cornwall Ontario Street Railway Light and Power Co. Ltd. and the Stormont Electric Light and Power Company
President of the Electrical Utilities Safety Association of Canada
President of the Canadian Electrical Association
Member of the City of Cornwall Planning Board
Lieutenant-Governor of Kiwanis International
Awarded the honorary degree, Doctor of Science by Laval University
Baker, John Gothard 1870-1953
Sales Clerk/Fox Rancher/Jailer/Artist
An outstanding artist whose work remained in relative obscurity until recently
Beattie, Grace Brow 1859-1950
Registered Nurse/Historian/Writer
First Matron of the Prince County Hospital
Beattie, Thomas 1829-1911
Building Contractor
Bell, A. Kenneth 1914-1988
Electrician/Historian/Author
Driving force behind the establishment of the Electrical Historical Foundation
Bell, John Howatt 1846-1929
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of Parliament
Premier of Prince Edward Island
Learned to write using pieces of birch bark due to a shortage of paper
Entertained audiences as a Ventriloquist
Lost his life after being struck by a car in Los Angeles, California
Bell, Morely Myers 1894-1976
Soldier/Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the National Library Advisory Council
Brace, John Albert 1885-1938
Merchant/Business Director
Founder of Brace & MacKay
Brennan, William Arthur 1851-1916
Editor/Publisher/Stockbreeder/Horseman
Proprietor of the Summerside Journal and Western Pioneer
Manager of a profitable gold-mine in Oldham, Nova Scotia
Known as a courteous and fair Newspaper Publisher
Additional information may be found in Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Callbeck, George Albert 1894-1971
Farmer/Fox Rancher/Horseman
Breeder, Trainer, Driver, Race Secretary, Judge and Promoter in harness racing setting several track records
Co-founder of the Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Club
Director, Member of the Rules Committee and later Director Emeritus of the United States Trotting Association
Co-founder of the The Horsemen's Protective Association of P.E.I., the main objective was to look after injured drivers by paying hospital and medical expenses and to provide financial assistance
To assist in the development of good race horses, he brought to the Island three out-standing stallions: Abner T. Clegg, Watchim and Ableway. The latter two received Championship Certificates of Achievements from the Canadian Horse Show Association. His breeding practices developed many record settling horses
Member of the Prince Edward Island Harness Racing Hall of Fame
Set a track record twice at the Charlottetown Driving Park on July 30, 1959 with Mighty Lee in front of Her Majesty the Queen
Callbeck, Joseph Wood 1866-1953
Farmer/Livestock Breeder/Fox Rancher/Business Director
First President of the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeder's Association
Campbell, Alexander 1856-1931
Teacher/Business Manager/Justice of the Peace
Agent of the Steamship Lines of Canada
Campbell, James Melville (Mel) 1934-1992
Royal Canadian Navy/Lawyer
Mayor of Summerside
Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Hospital and Health Services Commission
Member of the National Executive of the Canadian Bar Association
Founding member of the Prince Edward Island Law reform Commission
C-founder of the Summerside Boys and Girls Club
Campbell, John Edward 1873-1950
Shipowner/Trader/Wharfinger
Mayor of Summerside
Campbell, Hon., Dr. Thane Alexander 1895-1978
Lawyer
A Rhodes Scholar
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Premier of Prince Edward Island
Chief Justice of Province of Prince Edward Island
Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island
A Companion of the Order of Canada
Received an Honorary Degree from St. Dunstan's University
Cannon, Earl Gorman "the Boomer" 1915-2003
Farmer/Teacher/Soldier/Civil Servant
General-Manager of the Summerside Chamber of Commerce
Member of the National Executive of the Royal Canadian Legion
Outstanding Community VolunteerChappell, Prowse Gorrill 1928-2009
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Chairman of the Sherbrooke Community Council
President of the Atlantic Baptist Nursing Home
President of the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture
Member of the Board of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture
Member of the Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame
Clay, John 1829-1902
Provincial Land Surveyor/Farmer/Auctioneer/Public Works Superintendent
His son, the Most Rev. W. Leslie Clay, in 1927, became the first native of Prince Edward Island to be a Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Canada
Condon, Thomas 1861-1927
Farmer/Inventor
Invented a style of plow
Doull, Mary Allison 1866-1953
Artist
Gay, Roland Garth 1929-1970
Salesman/Athlete
Outstanding baseball and hockey player
Godkin, George 1860-1919
Watchmaker/Jeweller
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Grady, Thomas Bell 1857-1937
Railway Ticket Agent and Insepctor
Superintendent of the Prince Edward Island Division of the Canadian National Railway
Grand Master for Maritime Canada of the Independent Order of Foresters
Hancock, Lowell W. 1899-1971
Fur Rancher/Manufacturer/Editor/Publisher
Manufactured fox feed
Publisher of The Maritime Fur Breeder
Organized the first Prince Edward Island Fox Pelt Show in Charlottetown
President of the Prince Edward Island Fur Breeder's Association
President of the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeder's Association
Chairman of the Historical Committee of the Canadian National Silver Fox Breeder's Association
Hardy, Heber H. 1892-1989
Farmer/Trucker/Lay Preacher
Heckbert, Edwin B. 1924-1954
Professional Photographer
Founder of Heckbert's Studios
Holman, Carrie Ellen 1877-1972
Craftsperson/Author/Historian/Poet
Organizer of the Girl Guide Movement on Prince Edward Island
Organized the P.E.I. branch of the Canadian Handcraft Guild
Holman, Harry T. 1912-1994
Merchant
Outstanding Community Leader
Well known for his service to the Y's Men's Club and to Y's Dom International as International Philatelist
Member of the Order of Canada
Holman, James Ludlow 1826-1877
Inn-Keeper
Owned the Island Park Hotel on Holman's Island, where the Vanderbilts vacationed
Considered to be the founder of the Canadian tourism business
An original director of the Bank of Summerside
Holman, Robert Tinson 1833-1906
Merchant/Ship Owner/Exporter/Philanthropist
Founder of the Holman Department Stores
An original director of the Bank of Summerside
Member of the Prince Edward Island Business Hall of Fame Additional information may be found in Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Howatt, William Hubert 1867-1919
Merchant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Ives, Claude Denton 1911-1988
Soldier/Merchant
Intelligence and Operations Officer in the United Nations Peace-keeping Forces
Key, George 1895-1968
Farm Machinery Representative/Farm Equipment Salesman
Namesake for Summerside's Citizen of the Year Award
Lefurgey, John 1824-1891
Trader/Merchant/Shipbuilder/Shipowner/Banker
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Lidstone, Barry Warren 1944-1978
Police Officer
Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police when he was killed while on duty
Lidstone, Davis F. 1914-1991
Teacher/Administrator/Athlete
An outstanding baseball player
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
Lidstone, Winsloe Johnston 1876-1946
Manufacturer
Mayor of Summerside
Linkletter, Thomas Maxfield 1868-1854
Farmer/Trader/Lobster Packer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Linkletter, Zilpha Jean 1915-2001
Teacher/Economist/Senior Civil Servant
Economist and Executive Officer of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour
Research Associate with the Nova Scotia Royal Commission on Education, Public Services and Provincial Municipal Relations
Director of Intergovernmental Relations in the Nova Scotia Executive Council office
Coordinator of the Nova Scotia anti-inflation program
Member of the Commission of City Government for Halifax, Nova Scotia
Member of the National Executive of Public Administration of Canada
Secretary of the Trade and Industry Council of Canada
Atlantic Regional Vice-President of the Association of Canadian Clubs
Honourary Secretary and Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Governors of Dalhousie University
Honourary Member of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada
Honourary Life Member of the Dalhousie Alumni Association
Awarded an Honourary Doctor of Laws degree from Dalhousie University
Lockhart, Dr. Artemas A. 1886-1955
Dental Surgeon
Mayor of Kensington
MacArthur, Hon. Creelman C. 1874-1943
Merchant/Business Director
Mayor of Summerside
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Senate of Canada
MacFarlane, Alberta Mary 1892-1984
Teacher/Dietician/Consultant/Lecturer
Assistant Supervisor of the Prince Edward Island Women's Institutes
Chief Dietician of the Hackensack Hospital in New Jersey and Kellogg Services Ltd.
As an independent consultant she had among her clients the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, United States Government cafeterias in Washington and Rutgers University
She wrote many articles, bulletins and publications on training restaurant personnel
Charter President of the Prince Edward Division of the Canadian Arthritis Society
She was presented with citations for her work by President Harry S. Truman and Governor-General Jules Leger
The Prince Edward Island Dietetic Association presents an annual award each year in her memory
MacFarlane, Lorne Herbert 1904-1971
Businessman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacFarlane, Nathan Alexander 1851-1927
Building Contractor
Builder of the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Indian River
MacKenzie, C. Ross 1916-1981
Merchant
Mayor of Summerside
MacKenzie, John 1846-1903
Tailor
Known as The Champion Tailor
A suit of clothes made by him took Honorable Mention at the Paris Exhibition in 1878, another won a gold medal at the Dominion Exhibition in 1880
Known as Summerside's most flamboyant businessman, he escorted the Irish writer Oscar Wilde around Prince Edward Island when he came to lecture
MacLeod, Robert Cairns 1851-1905
Bookkeeper/Produce Dealer/Carriage Builder
Chairman of the Board of Councillors of Summerside
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
MacMurdo, Dr. James Archibald 1878-1978
Dental Surgeon/Athlete
Practiced dentistry in Summerside for fifty-nine years
One of the first baseball players and umpires in Summerside
Member of the Prince Edward Island Sport Hall of Fame
The oldest member of a Masonic Lodge on Prince Edward Island when he passed away
MacNeill, Dr. John Forbes 1870-1962
Physician
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacQuarrie, Neil 1854-1918
Carpenter/Teacher/Lawyer
Stipiendary Magistrate for the Town of Summerside
Judge of the Prince County Court
Manson, Edward Wadman 1874-1937
Merchant
Mayor of Summerside
McLeod, Ada (nee Ramsay) 1867-1932
Writer/Historian/Broadcaster
She was a pioneer in radio broadcasting, giving lectures on Prince Edward Island history. Her stories were later compiled in the book Roads to Summerside
The headstone lists the names of three of her eight sons who died in active service during World War I
McLeod, Neil 1842-1915
Lawyer/Business Director/Fox Rancher/Humanitarian
Trustee of the Provincial Institutions for the Mentally Ill
Commissioner of the Poor House
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Premier of Prince Edward Island
Judge of the Prince County Court
He was the first person in the British Commonwealth to tender the resignation of a government by the use of a telephone
Additional information may be found in Volume XIV of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
NOTE: In the Dictionary, the burial site is in error. Neil McLeod is in fact, interred here
Moase, Carl C. 1922-1993
Farmer/Funeral Director and Embalmer
General Chairman of the Atlantic Provinces Funeral Directors Association
Mollins, Dr. Clifford Duane 1935-2000
Dental Surgeon
Mayor of Summerside
Monkley, G. Lorne 1914-1997
Soldier/Businessman/Civil Servant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Secretary-Treasurer of Amalgamated Dairies Ltd.
First Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Civil Service Commission
Chief Electoral Officer of the Province of Prince Edward Island
Montgomery, David 1828-1901
Mayor of Summerside
Morris, Virginia 1958-1993
Police Officer
Member of the Toronto Metropolitan Police Force
Morrison, Daniel Roland 1861-1930
Businessman/Merchant/Building Contractor
The interesting story of his career may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1986) in the article entitled D.R. Morrison: Island Builder
Morrison, James Andrew 1857-1944
Commission Merchant/Produce Dealer
Mayor of Summerside
One of the largest shippers of smelts and eels on Prince Edward Island, these goods going to New York City
Morrison, John Ernest 1906-1989
Building Contractor
Mayor of Summerside
Muirhead, Hon. James 1817-1903
Shipbuilder/Merchant/Trader/Banker
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of the Executive Council
An original director of the Bank of Summerside
Rayner, Benjamin Isaac 1868-1950
Farmer/Fox Rancher
One of the Big Six Silver Fox Pioneers
The story of the Tryon Woolen Mills may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1994) in an article entitled The Tryon Woolen Mills
Rayner, James 1870-1941
Farmer/Fox Rancher
One of the Big Six Silver Fox Pioneers and a partner with Sir Charles Dalton
Read, Capt. John Lefurgey 1878-1950
Master Mariner/Farmer/Fox Rancher
Captain of the C.G. S. Minto
First Captain of the car ferry S.S. Prince Edward Island
Captain of the car ferry S. S. Charlottetown when she sunk of the coast of Nova Scotia in 1943
An article that describes one of his commands may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1988) entitled Islanders in the White Sea: The Voyage of the Minto
He was the father of teacher and world-renowned and multi award winning nature and landscape artist, Dr. Georgie Read Barton (1902-1994). She was listed in numerous national and international Who's Who publications and at her passing was interred beside her husband in Yonkers, New York
Read, Capt. Joseph 1848-1919
Master Mariner/Importer/Exporter/Ship Broker
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of Parliament
Owned and operated businesses in Buenos Aires Argentina and Baltimore Maryland
President of the Maritime Provinces Board of Trade
He was one of Prince Edward Island's most respected Deep Sea Mariner's.
Captain Read died in office and in the subsequent bye-election, the Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King won the seat by acclamation. Mr. King at the time was the leader of the Canadian Liberal Party and the Leader of the Opposition
Read, Lorne H. 1888-1953
Photographer
Early photographer in Summerside
Reid, Samuel Edward 1854-1924
General Merchant/Clothing Manufacturer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Speaker of The House of Assembly
The story of the Tryon Woolen Mills may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1994) in an article entitled The Tryon Woolen Mills
Robinson, Hon. Brewer Waugh 1891-1949
Soldier/Miller/Fox Rancher/Business Director
Mayor of Summerside
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Senate of Canada
Schurman, Herbert Bell 1911-2001
Postal Worker/Insurance Adjuster/Actor/Storyteller
Charter President of the Summerside Lions Club
Shortly before his passing, he appeared on C.B.C. Radio One's Basic Black and was a regular contributor to Atlantic Canada's Weekend Mornings
Schurman, Maynard Freeman 1863-1952
Building Contractor/Entrepreneur/Philanthropist
Founder of M. F. Schurman Co. Ltd.
The interesting story of the development of this Island business may be found in the book: The M. F. Schurman Company Limited: A Century of Building
Schurman, Robert Clayton 1925-1973
Broadcaster/Businessman
Owner of C.J.R.W. Radio
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Schurman, Winnifred Dobson (Winnie) 1890-1977
Registered Nurse/Hairdresser/Chiropist
Served with the Canadian Medical Corps during World War I nursing in England, France and Belgium
Night supervisor of the Prince Edward Island Sanitorium
First woman to be made an honorary president of a Royal Canadian Legion in Canada
Along with Mildred Mabel Slackford was the first woman to practice as a chiropist in Prince Edward Island
Sinclair, Neil 1841-1925
Merchant
United States Consular Agent for the Port of Summerside
Stavert, Sir William McEwen 1861-1937
Banker
Established the first branch of a Canadian bank in the British West Indies (Bank of Nova Scotia in Jamaica)
Established the first branch of a Canadian bank in Newfoundland (Bank of Nova Scotia in St. John's)
President of the Alaskan Northern Railway
Accounting Officer of His Majesty's Treasury in the British Ministry of Information during World War I
Financial Adviser to the government of the Colony of Newfoundland
Knight of the British Empire
Stewart, Donald O. 1898-1978
Lawyer/Athlete
President of the Summerside Baseball League
Outstanding atlhlete who played baseball and hockey
Strong, Ethel Louise (nee Sinclair) 1886-1987
Philanthropist/Genealogist/Historian
President of the Ladies Aid of the Prince County Hospital for twenty-five years
Strong, Ernest Henry 1886-1961
Lawyer/Soldier/Magistrate
Magistrate for the Town of Summerside
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Strong, Heath Edward 1882-1950
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Strong, Hon., Rev. William Gambee 1819-1898
Farmer/Methodist Preacher
Member of the Legislative Council
Von Ledebur, Countess Anna Katharina 1888-1982
Countess from West Germany
Her daughter, an artist and an art teacher, was residing on the Island when the Countess passed away
Wyatt, James Edwards 1860-1932
Lawyer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the House of Assembly
As a powerful and well-known member of the Conservative Party, he entertained and lodged three Canadian Prime Ministers (Borden, Meighan and Bennett) in his home
Wyatt, Wanda Lefurgey 1895-1998
Promoter of Arts & Culture, Heritage and Wildlife/Philanthropist
The Wyatt Centre in Summerside and the Wyatt Dining Hall at the University of Prince Edward Island are named for her. The story of her fascinating life may be found in the well-illustrated biography A Century on Spring Street: Wanda Lefurgey Wyatt
Summerside People's Protestant Cemetery (Active Military Service Internments)
Buttsworth, J. L. 1921-1945
Licensed Air Cadet Royal Australia Air Force
Hacker, James M. 1887-1918
Lieutenant (Cadet) Royal Air Force
Keith, Howard -1941
Licensed Air Cadet
Murray, William 1916-1941
Licensed Air Cadet
Reeves, Ronald W. -1942
Pilot Officer
Rudge, Charles H. -1942
Pilot Officer
Smith, Gerald B. 1939-1961
Licensed Air Cadet
Strachan, John 1935-1962
Licensed Air Cadet
TIGNISH
B-2 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monuments
The Tignish Train Wreck
A plaque is erected just outside of Tignish on the old Railway line (now a walking and biking trail) commemorating the Great Train Wreck of 1932. This plaque displaying a poem written by Keith Pratt replaces a cross that stood at the site since the incident
War Memorial
Situated behind the St. Simon and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church, beside the old convent (now a bed and breakfast)
St. Simon and St. Jude Roman Catholic Cemetery
Arsenault, Lydia 1942-1995
Her life is commemorated by an unique headstone in the shape of a heart made of fibreglass, handmade by her husband Ian
Bernard, Hon. Joseph-Alphonse 1881-1962
Merchant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
First Acadian to fill the position of Lieutenant-Governor of a Canadian province
Buote, Francois 1795-1873
Teacher/Commissioner of the Small Debt Court
First Acadian Teacher on Prince Edward Island
He began his teaching career in Rustico where his mentor Father Jean-Louis Beaubien opened the first Acadian school on Prince Edward Island. He later taught in Miscouche and St. Felix The Ecole Francois Buote in Charlottetown is named in his honor.
Buote, Francois Joseph 1861-1922
Newspaper Publisher/Writer/Fox Rancher
Published the French daily newspaper L'Impartial
Buote, Gilbert 1834-1904
Scholar/Teacher/School Principal/Newspaper Publisher/Commissioner of the Small Debt Court/Commissioner of Deeds/Justice of the Peace/Historian/Genealogist
Established and published the French daily newspaper L'Impartial
Member of the Executive Committee of the first National Acadian Convention that was held in Memramcook
The first published Acadian novel, Placide, l'homme mysterieux, is attributed to him
One of his students was Tignish native Benoit Poirier (1878-1965), who went on to become a highly regarded composer and served as organist at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. Mr. Poirier's parents, Laurent and his wife Emilie (nee DesRoches) are also interred in this cemetery
An interesting article on his life may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 2000) entitled Gilbert Buote: A Man of the Acadian Renaissance
Additional information may be found in Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Callaghan, William P. 1864-1965
Farmer/farm Machinery Dealer/Insurance Agent
Organizer of the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association
President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians
President of the Tignish Farmer's Institute
Christopher, William (Billy) 1842-1875
Horseman
Jockey for the horses owned by the local gentry on the Island
Conroy, Nicholas 1816-1879
Farmer/Businessman/Collector of Customs/Justice of the Peace
Sergeant at Arms at the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly
High Sheriff of Prince County
Registrar of Deeds
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Additional information may be found in Volume X of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Dalton, Hon., Sir Charles E. 1850-1933
Farmer/Fox Rancher/Philanthropist
Knight of St. Gregory
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
Among his gifts to Prince Edward Island were a sanitorium for tuberculosis patients, the Dalton School in Tignish, an ambulance for war service and Dalton Hall at St. Dunstan's University
Recipient of a state funeral from the Province of Prince Edward Island
Member of the Prince Edward Island Business Hall of Fame
An interesting article describing Dalton's partnership with Robert Oulton may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1977) entitled Robert T. Oulton and the Golden Pelt
Additional information on Robert Trenholm Oulton may be found in Volume XIV of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Gallant, Capt. Francis 1841-1905
Master Mariner/Merchant/Lobster Packer/Inventor/Postmaster
Member of the Legislative Assembly
He invented and patented a lobster-packing device that was used to prevent the discolouration of the meat, among other patented inventions.
Gaudet, Fidele
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
He was known in his brief political life as "Warburton's puppet"
Gaudet, Hubert J. 1893-1972
Member of the Legislative AssemblyGaudet, Jerome D. 1893-1958
“Jerry the Shoemaker”
Cobbler/Musician
Locally known fiddler and mandolin player
His story, “Tignish Days & Years” may be found in the Red magazine (Fall & Winter 2010).
Gaudet, J. Henri 1932-2001
Educator/Church Organist/Choir Director/Historian/Author
He was professionally trained as an organist in North America and France
Founder/Director/Curator of the Tignish Museum
Named to the Order of Canada but died before the Induction Ceremony
Member of the Order of Prince Edward Island
Gavin, Elliott W. 1912-1932
Railwayman
Killed in the Great Train Wreck near Tignish
Gillis, Rev. Joseph Lee 1941-1996
Parish Priest/Musician
A noted fiddler
Hackett, Edward 1840-1916
Merchant/Accountant/Postmaster
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of Parliament
Inspector of Fisheries for Prince Edward Island
Handrahan, Gerald 1907-1996
Farmer/Fisherman/Business Manager
Co-operative movement pioneer
Instrumental in founding and organizing the first Tignish Co-op store
Howlan, Hon. George William 1835-1901
Clerk/Merchant/Shipowner/Dealer in Fish
Collector of Customs for Charlottetown
Railway Commissioner for Prince Edward Island
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of the Senate of Canada
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
Coined the phrase "Million Acre Farm"
He is unique in Canadian politics for he was appointed to the Canadian Senate and served terms there on three separate occasions.
He was a strong promoter of a permanent fixed link from Prince Edward Island to mainland Canada. This story may be found in the Island Magazine (Spring/Summer 1986) in an article entitled Tunnel Vision
Additional information may be found in Volume XIII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Johnston, Dr. James A. 1864-1950
Physician
Tignish doctor who attended the victims of the "Great Train Wreck"
Judge, Annette M. (nee Morrissey) -1983
Teacher/Registered Nurse/Nursing Sister
Served overseas as a member of the 14th. General Hospital, serving at the front during several major battles
Was wounded during a bombing raid
Awarded six medals for meritous service
Served as President of the Royal Canadian Branch in Tignish
MacCormic, Alma (nee Buote) 1894-1966
Journalist/Author/Artist-Portrayist/Clothing Designer
Artist for the United States Secret Service
Employed with Astral Labratories, a company that made artificial limbs for New York surgeons Co-founded the organization "New Eyes for the Needy", later called "Living Aids"
Painted distinguished persons such as Sir Charles Dalton and the Hon. Pascal Poirier of New Brunswick She was introduced by His Worship Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia of New York to His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during the 1939 Royal Tour
She was publicly thanked for her works of charity by Cardinal Francis J. Spellman of New York
MacDonald, Rt. Rev. Dugald M. 1838-1925
Parish Priest at Tignish for fifty years
First student from St. Dunstan's College to be elevated to the Priesthood
McCarthy, Chester P. 1882-1948
Lawyer/Lobster Factory Owner
Charter President of the first Fisherman's Union in Canada
Director of the Prince Edward Island Federation of Fisheries Prince Edward Island
Delegate to the Fisheries Council of Canada President of the United Maritime Fishermen
McInnis, Insp. Malcolm Joseph 1933-1982
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer
Officer-in-Command of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride
Officer-in-Command of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Equitation Branch
Morrissey, Clarence F. 1876-1960
Lobster/Packer/Fox Rancher/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
First person to pack dogfish on Prince Edward Island
A noted wit
Murphy, Leo James 1877-1932
Farmer/Railwayman
Killed in the Great Train Wreck near Tignish
Murphy, Hon., Dr. Patrick Charles 1868-1925
Telegrapher/Physician/Surgeon/Merchant/Landowner
Business Director
Member of the Senate of Canada
President of the Maritime Provinces Medical Association
Served as a station master for five years with the Prince Edward Island Railroad
O'Leary, Dr. Cornelius Richard -1887
Physician/Pharmacist/Classical Scholar/Historian
Medical Officer on the emigrant ship "Spartan" from Cork to Quebec City in 1852
Perry, Anne Marie (nee LeClair) 1917-2003
Member of Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Outstanding Community Volunteer
Perry, J. Russell 1915-1986
Soldier/Business Manager/Fisheries Officer
Commissioner and Chairman of the Village of Tignish
Federal Retruning Officer for the District of Egmont
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Speaker of the House of Assembly
National President of the Canadian Air Cadet Association
Perry, John William 1934-1995
Building Contractor
Perry, Irma Mary (nee Harper) 1936-1995
A unique headstone
Perry, (Poirier) Stanilaus Francis 1826-1898
Teacher/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Speaker of the House of Assembly
Member of Parliament
He along with Sylvain Arsenault of Baie-Egmont was the first Acadian to be appointed a Justice of the Peace in Prince Edward Island
First Acadian to be elected to the Prince Edward Island Legislative Assembly
First Acadian to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons
He signed the petition to Her Majesty Queen Victoria for Prince Edward Island's entry into Canadian Confederation in 1873
A notable grandson was the Hon. Angus L. MacDonald who was a Member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament, a Privy Councillor, Member of the War Cabinet under Prime Minister MacKenzie King and Premier of Nova Scotia. The Angus L. MacDonald Bridge which spans the harbour between Halifax and Dartmouth is named in his honour
Additional information may be found in Volume XII of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Poirier, Isabelle (la Grele) 1838-1934
Midwife/Storyteller/Songmaker
One of her songs is included in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1986) article entitled 'Le Gateau des Rois': Twelfth Night Celebrations in Acadian Prince Edward Island
Richards, Benjamin -1932
Railwayman
Killed in the Great Train Wreck near Tignish
Sargent, George 1885-1921 Exhumed later and returned to New Brunswick
Fishermen found his body floating near Frog Pond in the spring of 1922. He was from Campbellton New Brunswick and had gone goose hunting about 15 miles from his home in New Brunswick. His disappearance has been a mystery. When his remains were exhumed, it was discovered that there was a hole through the body made by a bullet
Shea, James Alexander (Alec) 1903-1969
Farmer/Mail Driver/Tailor's Representative/Folklorist
He composed his own lyrics based on traditional melodies. He wrote his own compositions rather than singing the old songs, from days gone-by that he learned from his father, another notable singer. He first drew attention when he wrote The Train Wreck song of February 1932. While his political songs were satirical, most were done in good humor and often it was an honor to be immortalized in song by Alec Shea A story entitled |”How Do You Like The Blankets” about Alec may be found in the Red magazine (Summer 2011) and “Alec Shea and His Songs Part 2 (Fall & Winter 2011/12).
Tignish United Church Cemetery
MacLeod, William D. 1871-1954
Fisherman
He took an idea provided by a close member of his family, of using nylon twine in the heads of lobster traps, and tested it for several years. Prior to this cotton was used, but it did not stand up to the salt water. The experiment showed that the nylon was not damaged by the sea water and drew attention throughout Atlantic Canada. Funding was later provided to the Fisherman's Union of Tignish to develop and promote this product which is used by fisherman throughout the world today
TRACADIE
D-10 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. Bonaventure's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Davidson, Evelyn Margaret (Evie) -1999
Writer/Freelance Broadcaster and Commentator
Popular broadcaster who told humourous stories as life affected her in Life's Like That on C.B.C. Radio's Island Morning
MacDonald, John Archibald 1825-1903
Farmer
Son of the Hon. Donald MacDonald (1795-1854) Farmer, Land Owner and controversial Prince Edward Island politician who died at and is interred in Quebec. Additional information about this fascinating Islander may be found in Volume VIII of the 08/17/2001 9:43:30 AM
Brother of Sir William Christopher MacDonald (1831-1917), the tobacco magnate and philanthropist who made his fortune in Montreal in the mid to late 1880's. One may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1992) entitled The Macdonald Consolidated School, 1905-1912: Mastery for Service.
Additional information about Sir William may be found in Volume XIV of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
McPhee, Rev. Pius 1820-1881
Parish Priest
Last Rector of St. Andrew's College
Found the Healing Springs at Canavoy
Members of the Micmac Nation -around 1600
Remains found in 1959 at Blooming Point, reinterred in 1991
Peters, J. Schurman 1928-1991
Lumberman/Athlete
Started playing hockey at the age of 23 and played continously on teams until his death
Recognized by the Big Cove Mic Mac Reserve for his continuing contributions to the sport
TRACADIE CROSS
E-6 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Mike Smith
A Brass plaque is situated on a boulder in the Mike Smith Memorial Park to commemorate the community contribution of the Late Michael Gerard Smith (December 6, 1957 - October 19, 1998), an outstanding community Volunteer
TRAVELLER'S REST
E-6 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
Situated on the intersection of Routes 2 and 1A in the Traveller's Rest Memorial Grounds
TRYON
F-8 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
Situated in front of the old Tryon Consolidated School
National Historic Site and Monument
Tryon United Church
This monument commemorates both the establishment of the Methodist Church on P.E.I. and the architecture of the building
Tryon People's Cemetery
Callbeck, Philips Morris 1771-1856
Farmer/Justice of the Peace
Senior Magistrate for Prince County
Callbeck, William 1793-1874
Broker/Money Lender/Farmer
Oral history in the Tryon remembered him as 10% Callbeck
Clark, John
Soldier/Carpenter/Farmer
Ship's carpenter on Capt. Samuel Holland's ship the "Canceaux"
Was at Louisbourg and came to the Island with Lord Rollo during the expulsion of the Acadians
Was a part of Holland's Survey Crew
Crawford, Alexander 1786-1828
Baptist Preacher/Author
He was a follower of the Haldanite sect of the Scottish Baptist Church and preached in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, where his base of activities was at East Point
Author of Believer immersion, as opposed to unbeliever sprinkling
Additional information may be found in Volume VI of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Dawson, Edward Bruce 1863-1947
Farmer
Dawson, Maria Jane (nee Leard) 1864-1945
Parents of Dr. Alden Benjamin Dawson (1892-1962) who was a Professor of Biology, Microscopic Anatomy and Zoology at several Canadian and American universities. He also wrote and published over 100 learned articles on biological topics. At his retirement he chaired the Biology Department of Harvard University. He served as President of the American Microscopic Society and was awarded honorary degrees from Acadia University and the University of Buffalo
Dawson, Grace Anne (nee Lockhart) 1855-1916
Teacher
She was the first woman in Canada and the British Commonwealth to receive a University degree, (Mount Allison, B.Sc. in 1875). A National Historic Sites Monument is erected at Mount Allison University recognizing this event
Dawson, Rev. John Leard 1851-1928
Methodist Minister/Theologian/Author
Delaney, Michael Clarke 1849-1918
Merchant
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Foy, John 1762-1828
Farmer/Justice of the Peace
United Empire Loyalist
Gamble, Millie 1887-1986
Registered Nurse
As a talented photographer she was featured in the book Her Story II
Her collection of photographs may be found at the Public Archives of Prince Edward Island
Gouldrup, Jacob (Old Jakie Gould) 1799-1889
Farmer/Miller/Ice Boat Contractor
Along with David Lang, he was the first contractor of the Prince Edward Island ice-boat service in 1829. They continued the service until 1832
Holland, Marie Josette (nee Rolette) 1741-1825
Mistress, later wife and the mother of the 10 children of Surveyor General Capt. Samuel Johannes Holland (1717-1801). She was the daughter of a prominent Quebec lawyer. Capt. Holland and several members of their family are interred in a Private Cemetery on the Holland estate in Quebec City. Samuel Holland is the namesake of the Holland College of Applied Arts and Technology in Charlottetown.
Additional information about Samuel Holland may found in Volume V of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Howatt, Harold Keith 1891-1985
Teacher/Soldier/Farmer/Philanthropist
Veteran of World War I
Hudson, Richard 1797-1878
Methodist Preacher/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Lea, Dr. Richard Gordon 1913-2001
Physician/Surgeon/Canadian Armed Forces
An Outstanding Community Volunteer
Major in the Canadian Armed Forces with the 7th. Canadian General Field Hospital during World War II, serving at the front in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany
Chief of Staff at the Prince Edward Island Hospital
President and Registrar of the Prince Edward Island Medical Society
Chairman of the Charlottetown School board for 25 years
President of the Prince Edward Island Rose Society
Awarded Honorary degrees from St. Dunstan's and Dalhousie Universities
He introduced the concept of libraries into schools, a concept considered radical at the time
Lea, Walter Maxfield 1874-1936
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Premier of the Province of Prince Edward Island
Manager of Falconwood Farm
President of the Holstein-Friesian Association of Canada
As Premier, he died in office after directing the Liberal party from his sick bed to a first in the British Commonwealth in the 1935 General Election. The Liberal party formed the government by sweeping all 30 seats, therefore having no opposition when the House was in session.
His headstone reads The People Trusted Him
Lea, William Charles (Black Bill) 1833-1911
Farmer/Mariner/Businessman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Leard, Samuel -1792
Farmer
First permanent Irish settler on the Island, settling here in 1768
Lord, John -1798
Soldier/Farmer/Justice of the Peace
Member of the First Legislative Assembly
Lord, John (Jr.) 1766-1838
Farmer/Miller/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Lord, Hon. William Warren 1798-1890
Businessman/Shipbuilder/Banker/Philanthropist/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of the Executive Council
It was through a meeting with Charles Stanfield in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, that Mr. Lord was able to convince Standfield to come to Prince Edward Island and start what is today a textile dynasty entitled Stanfield's Ltd. based in Truro Nova Scotia
The story of the Tryon Woolen Mills may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1994) in an article entitled The Tryon Woolen Mills
Additional information may be found in Volume XI of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
The story of the Tryon Woolen Mills may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1994) in an article entitled The Tryon Woolen Mills
MacKay, Hon. John George 1893-1974
Soldier/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
MacPhee, Henry Alfred (Harry) 1860-1932
Blacksmith/Sawmill Engineer
MacPhee, Ella Elizabeth (nee Leard) 1862-1917
Parents of Dr. Earle Douglas MacPhee (1894-1982), Soldier, University Professor, Businessman, Author and Dean Emeritus of the Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration and Dean of Administration and Financial Affairs of the University of British Columbia. He was a recipient of many awards and several honorary degrees from various institutions. The Earle Douglas MacPhee Conference Center at the University British Columbia was named in his honor. Dr. MacPhee was also a well know ancestral researcher and was the founder of the Clan MacPhee Society in Canada. At his death, he was the world-wide Can Commander of Clan MacPhee
McRae, George P. 1871-1907
Farmer/Ice Boat Crewman
Used to travel across the ice-boats wearing a straw hat in the best and the worst of weather
Stanfield, Jane 1860-1861
Child
Daughter of Charles and Lydia (Dawson) Stanfield
Her father established the woolen mills at Tryon and later went on to establish Stanfield's Mills in Truro Nova Scotia which today is still a family owned and operated business and is probably Canada's largest textile factory
Her brother, the Hon. John Stanfield, went on to serve in the Canadian House of Commons and was a member of the Canadian Senate. Another brother, the Hon. Frank Stanfield served as a Member of the Nova Scotia Legislative Assembly and died in office as Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia. A nephew, the Rt. Hon. Robert Lorne Stnafield was Premier of Nova Scotia, Member of Parliament and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and just fell short of becoming Prime Minister of Canada in the 1972 General Election
Muirhead, Robert 1795-1867
Farmer/Jsutice of the Peace/Commissioner for Small Debts
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Thompson, Gordon (Max) 1914-1985
Farmer/Businessman/Inn-Keeper
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Thomson, James 1783-1847
Weaver/Poet
Wove the linens for Government House
Wrote an acclaimed poem to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Victoria
Thomson, James Archibald 1904-1977
Farmer/Insurance Salesman/Historian
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Prince Edward Island
Turnbull, Capt. Robert 1803-1892
Mariner
Father of William Duncan Turnbull who was savagely attacked by a mob and killed in Valparaiso, Chile. This incident brought the United States and Chile to the brink of war. Although his remains were not returned to Prince Edward Island, William's name is on this headstone, as well as his mother's, Mary (nee Duncan) Turnbull (1830-1888) in the People's Cemetery in Charlottetown
This fascinating story may be found in the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1991) in an article entitled William Turnbull and the Brink of War
Warren, Capt. William -1798
Soldier/Mariner/Shipbuilder/Farmer/Justice of the Peace
Member of the First Legislative Assembly
A Captain in the British forces that fought the French in the Seven Year's War
Wood, Brenton C. 1894-1987
Merchant/Justice of the Peace/Historian/Writer
First chairman of the Village of Crapaud, Prince Edward Island's first incorporated village
Wood, Sgt. Joseph -1819
Soldier/Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
Served with the Seventh Regiment of Foot during the American Revolution
Wood, Myrtle Finley (nee Leard) 1919-1990
Teacher/Musician/Historian/Author
Host of many family reunions on the farm property at Mount Tryon
Well known C.G.I.T. (Canadian Girls in Training) leader
TYNE VALLEY
D-4 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
Situated on the Canada Road near the Britannia Hall
Tyne Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery
MacLean, Cecil Ralph 1917-1992
Royal Canadian Navy/Teacher/Administrator
Principal of the Prince Edward Island Vocational School in Prince Edward Island
Principal of the Nova Scotia Institute of Technology
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia
He authored scripts for a C.B.C. Radio science program for fourteen years
Tyne Valley United Church Cemetery
Sharpe, George Shelton 1876-1942
Farmer/Fisherman
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
UIGG
E-12 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Settlement from Uig, Isle of Skye
This monument commemorates the emigration in 1829 on the ship, the Mary Kennedy. It is situated in front of the Uigg Community Center.
Uigg United Baptist Church Cemetery
Forbes, George 1839-1925
Merchant/Exporter/Postmaster/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Forbes, Malcolm 1800-1873
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacLeod, Margaret (nee Furness) 1883-1977
Musician/Vocalist/Poet
Soloist at Christ Church Cathedral in Montreal
Two volumes were published of her poetry and her work was read regularily on C.B.C. radio
Honorary Member Canada Author's Association
Martin, Hon. Alexander 1842-1921
Teacher/Merchant/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Legislative Council
Member of Parliament
UNION ROAD - Queen's County
D-10 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Union Road United Church Cemetery
Hardy, Bartholomew Cromwell (Bart) 1876-1969
Soldier/Farmer
Member of the Canadian Contingent which attended Queen Victoria in London, England in 1897 on her Diamond Jubilee
Wise, Joseph A. 1835-1909
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Right Worthy Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Prince Edward Island
VALLEYFIELD
E-12 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Valleyfield Presbyterian Church
This cairn commemorates the establishment of a Presbyterian congregation at Brown's Creek in 1842 and the construction of the Valleyfield Presbyterian and later United Church
Valleyfield Presbyterian/United Church Cemetery
Bruce, Alexander Fraser 1844-1927
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacDonald, Alexander 1833-1914
Farmer
MacDonald, Christy (nee Cameron) 1834-1920
Parents of Dr. Angus C. MacDonald 1865-1944 who died at Warsaw Indiana and is interred at at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine 1892 and practiced medicine from 1892-1944 in Warsaw. He was the first physician to use an automobile in the practice of medicine in Warsaw. The McDonald Hospital in Warsaw was named in his honor. He was the founder and Charter President of the "Baker Boy's Club" in Warsaw a local boys organization which is still active. He also established the "McDonald Memorial Fund" to enable worthy and needy Koscuisko County students to obtain a college education.
They were also the parents of the Rev. Dr. Ewen C. MacDonald 1870-1943 who was interred in Cavendish United Church Cemetery beside his wife Lucy Maud Montgomery
MacKinnon, Hon. Murdock 1865-1945
Farmer/Produce Dealer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island
An interesting account of a controversy that erupted during his term as Lieutenant-Governor may be found in two Island Magazine's: (Fall/Winter 1991, The Garden Distressed: Church Union and Dissent on Prince Edward Island, and (Spring/Summer 1992) The Garden Distressed: Church Union and Dissent on Prince Edward Island Part Two.
McGowan, Douglas M. C. 1915-1989
Soldier/Automobile Dealer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Served as a Major with the Armoured Corps Division of the Canadian Grenadier Guards during World War II
Honorary Colonel of the Prince Edward Island Regimental Corps
He was awarded the Military Cross during World War II
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Montague Hospital
He established McGowan Motors in Montague and was recipient of the Time Magazine "Quality Dealer Award"
A detailed interview about his life conducted by Earl Kennedy may be found in print in the Abegweit Review (Fall 1998/Spring & Summer 1999) in the article An Interview with Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas McGowan M.C.
McGowan, Murdock Neil 1903-1983
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
McLennan, Duncan 1805-1891
Farmer
McLennan, Catherine (nee Bruce) 1803-1890
Parents of Malcolm Bruce MacLennan (1873-1917), who moved to Massachusetts and late British Columbia where he became a well-known police officer and later Chief of the Vancouver City Police Force. Chief MacLennan was killed in active duty and his interesting story may be found in Volume XIV of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
McLeod, Angus 1845-1908
Farmer/Teacher
Member of the Legislative Assembly
McLeod, John P. 1861-1917
Civil Servant
Deputy Attorney-General of British Columbia
Montgomery, Donald 1848-1890
Teacher/Education Administrator
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Master of the Normal School
Chief Superintendent of Education
He was a son-in-law of William Mcphail and brother-in-law of Sir Andrew Macphail and James Alexander Macphail (see entry earlier under Kinross)
Additional information may be found in Volume XI of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Munro, Alexander (Big Alexander of the Prayers) 1774-1856
Catechist/Schoolmaster/Preacher
Member of the Honourable Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge
VERNON BRIDGE
E-11 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. Andrew's United Church Cemetery
Smith, Harold Percy 1907-1982
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Stewart, Lowell Malcolm 1966-1986
Student/Athlete
Well known soccer player for whom several continuing awards have been named for
VERNON RIVER
E-12 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Sons and Daughters of the Parish
A large granite monument stands on the grounds of St. Joachim's Roman Catholic Church commemorating the native sons and daughters as well as the pastors who devoted their lives to the service of the church. On the back is a commemoration of the Most Rev. Francis Clement Kelly who served as Bishop of Oklahoma City and Tulsa
War Memorial
Situated at the front of St. Joachim's Roman Catholic Church
St. Joachim's Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Brady, Rev. James 1795-1862
Professor/Parish Priest
Rector of St. Andrew's College
He came to Prince Edward Island as a laymen, completing his theological studies under Bishop Bernard MacDonald
Cain, James 1829-1847
A Victim of the Belfast Riot of March 1, 1847
This story is covered in depth in the Island Magazine's (Fall/Winter 1983) in the article The Belfast Riot and (Spring/Summer 1990) in the article Parliamentary Privilege and Electoral Disputes on Colonial Prince Edward Island Part II
Doyle, Rev. Patrick 1839-1907
Parish Priest
A parish priest with good humour and wit whose stories were enjoyed by all walks of life - clergy, politicians and judges, including Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald
Fraser, Mary Genevieve 1885-1897
Student
Died after being struck with a heavy ornament which fell from the turret while standing at the church door
Gill, John Thomas 1861-1951
Carriage Builder/Blacksmith
Taught the trade to many others throughout the Island
MacDonald, Daniel 1854-1919
Merchant
Well known as a Highland Dancer
MacIntyre, Vernon John 1928-1976
Farmer/Funeral Director
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacKenzie, Rt. Rev. Raymond Vincent 1896-1963
Air Force Chaplain at Charlottetown during World War II
Rector of St. Dunstan's University
MacNeill, Lauchlin 1818-1892
Farmer
42nd. Hereditary Chief of Clan MacNeil of Barra
Upon the death of Roderick "the General" MacNeill, the 41st. Chief of the Clan MacNeill, in London England the title was supposed to be inherited by the descendnats of Roderick of Brevaig MacNeill who emigrated to Nova Scotia in 1802. It was passed through a will wriiten in 1806 and a deed of settlement written in 1820. The Lord Lyon of Scotland had no knowledge of these documents and legally awarded the the title to another branch of the family.
MacNeill, Roderick 1844-1910
Farmer
43rd. Hereditary Chief of Clan MacNeil of Barra
MacNeill, Roderick Og -1848
Teacher/Fence Viewer/Constable/Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacNeill, Walter Bernard (Wallace) 1880-1949
Farmer
44th. Hereditary Chief of Clan MacNeil of Barra
Morrissey, Florence Mae 1878-1962
Registered Nurse/Anaesthetist
Chief Anaesthetist and Instructor in Anaesthology at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Morrissey, John (Johnny) 1913-1994
Farmer/Musician
Well known old time fiddler
Phelan, Rt. Rev. James 1834-1915
Professor/Parish Priest
One half of the founding faculty at St. Dunstan's College
Parish Priest at Vernon River, who supervised the building of the brick St. Joachim's Church.
Vicar-General and Administrator of the Diocese of Charlottetown
Last of the Irish Missionary Priests who emigrated from Ireland
Trainor, Weston T. (Bucko) 1921-1991
Soldier/Professional Hockey Player/Arena Manager
Member of the New York Rangers
Walsh, Arthur 1906-1928
Walsh, Blanche 1905-1928
Walsh, Genevieve 1907-1928
Children of John J. and Emma (McCarthy) Walsh of Elliotvale
They were riding home in an automobile at midnight and turned at the wrong point in the road at Southport (present day Stratford) and went over the end of the wharf in a heavy fog. A sister and brother were saved. The sad part of the affair was that Genevieve was to be married two days later and when the car was raised from the water, it contained a bridal bouquet and the wedding cake
Wisner, Capt. James Jeffrey 1833-1910
Businessman/Miller/Justice of the Peace/Postmaster
Owner of Wisner's Lumber, Grist, Shingle and Kiln (Oatmeal) Mills as well as several farms
Captained the ferry between Charlottetown and Southport, prior to the erection of the first Hillsborough Bridge
Winner of the Silver Medal for Oatmeal at the International Exhibition held in Jamaica in 1891
Vernon River United Memorial/Bible Christian Cemetery
Bruce, Callum John 1885-1933
Farmer/Fur Rancher
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Harris, William 1819-1846
Missionary
A Missionary of the Bible Christian Society who was sent to Prince Edward Island in 1844
Hayden, James L. 1819-1892
Shipbuilder/Merchant
Constructed ships at East River, Boston, and Philadelphia
Hayden, James Lewis 1749-1832
Millwright/Miller/Justice of the Peace
United Empire Loyalist
Known as a great storyteller
Laird, James -1842
Farmer
United Empire Loyalist
An individual highly thought of by Lord Selkirk
Vickerson, Conrad 1791-1871
Constable/Tavern Owner/Farmer
Well known farmer and community leader
VICTORIA
F-8 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
Victoria Unions Hockey Team
Asmall memorial is situated beside the Victoria Fire Hall to commemorate the 1936-39 Victoria Unions hockey team and the MacLeod boys who played on the team
War Memorial
Situated on the side of the Community Theatre in the Village
VICTORIA WEST
E-4 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Victoria West People's Cemetery
Ellis, Russell Nelson 1935-2001
Ferry Worker/Musician
Member of the Ellis Family Band, well-known Prince Edward Island country music recording artists, playing fiddle with his four sons and a family friend
Enman, Angus 1883-1964
Farmer/Lumberman
Songwriter and storyteller
Ladner, John 1867-1900
Lumberman/Logger
His accidental death in Maine was the subject of two ballads
Smith, J. Wesley 1891-1974
Woodsman/Farmer/Folk Singer
He is mentioned in the the Island Magazine (Fall/Winter 1984) in the article The Boys of the Island: P.I.'s in the Maine Lumberwoods
WATERSIDE
E-11 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Waterside Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Haley, John 1760-1810
Farmer/Private Secretary/Philanthropist
Private Secretary to Governor Fanning
A supporter of the development of the Roman Catholic Church on the Island
WELLINGTON
E-4 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Cemetery
Arsenault, Joseph Wilfred 1906-1971
Teacher/Professor/School Inspector
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Gallant, Cyrus E. 1897-1959
Soldier/Farmer
First Chairman of the Wellington Village Commission
Veteran of World War I and II, a guard for the Duke of Windsor in the Bahamas during World War II
Gallant, Cyrus F. 1892-1970
Businessman/Salesman
Organized the first cooperatives in the Evangaline area
Monument
War Memorial
Situated in front of the Royal Canadian Legion
WEST CAPE
E-1 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
West Cape Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Small, Robert 1755-1811
"The Traveller"
West Cape United Church Cemetery
MacNeill, Allie 1896-1980
Farmer
Outstanding Community Leader
Metherall, Rev. Francis 1791-1875
Preacher
Pioneer Bible Christian Missionary to Prince Edward Island
WEST COVEHEAD
D-9 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
St. James United Church Cemetery
Allan, Rev. James 1817-1891
Teacher/Minister
Prominent Presbyterian Minister that developed new congregations along the north-eastern shore of Prince Edward Island
Bell, Hon. Richard Reginald 1901-1980
Lawyer/Judge
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Judge of the Supreme Court
Master of the Rolls of the Court of Chancery
MacDonald, John Gordon 1910-1987
Merchant/Businessman/Public Relations Officer/Tennis Coach
Charlottetown Businessman
National Director of the International Retail Federation Association
Father of the Hon., Rev. David MacDonald who served many years as a Member of Parliament in P.E.I. and Ontario, Secretary of State under Prime Minister Joe Clark, as well as the Canadian Ambassador to Ethiopia
MacLauchlan, Harry W. 1926-2002
Entrepreneur/Businessman
President and Director of many Island based companies including construction, property development, retail operations and tourism
Member of the Prince Edward Island Business Hall of Fame
"It's a Great Day"
MacMillan, T. Grove 1918-1992
Merchant/Gardener
Well known Community Leader
MacMillan Family Plot
MacMillan, Hon. Laughlin 1829-1885
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Council
WEST DEVON
D-3 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
West Devon United Church Cemetery
Palmer, Dr. Alexander Spurgeon 1878-1943
Teacher/Dental Surgeon/Fox Rancher
Practiced in O'Leary for many years
WESTMORELAND
Westmoreland United Baptist Church Cemetery
Mayhew, Stanley 1925-2001
Machinery and Livestock Dealer/Horseman
He was at one time, one of the largest standardbred horse owners in the Maritimes Provinces with more than 300 horses in his stables. He once set a record by having 56 of his horses race on the same day at tracks throughout the Maritimes and Maine. One of his trotters, Bus Stop, held the track record at several Maritime tracks simultaneously. He was not partial to losers and once put one of his worst horses up as a door prize for a church social in Tignish.
WEST POINT
E-2 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
Situated at the intersection of Route 14 and the West Point Road
WEST ST. PETER'S
C-11 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
West St. Peter's Pioneer Cemetery
Coffin, Benjamin 1771-1863
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Coffin, Elisha 1763-1851
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
West St. Peter's Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Coffin, Benjamin 1801-1890
Farmer/Shipbuilder
Well-known in his community as "Neighbour Ben"
Douglas, J. Hamilton 1916-1982
Soldier
Outstanding member of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Legion in Mount Stewart was named in his memory
WHEATLEY RIVER
D-9 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Monument
War Memorial
Situated in the community at the crossroad at the corner leading to North Milton
WILMOT VALLEY
E-6 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Wilmot Valley Free Church of Scotland Cemetery
Campbell, Ronald 1836-1925
Mariner/Merchant
Mayor of Summerside
Hall, Thomas 1836-1919
Mechanic/Manufacturer/Inventor
Manufacturer of farm machinery including his famed threshing machine
An excellent article on his career may be found in the Island Magazine (1980) in an article entitled Mister Hall's Machines
Additional information may be found in Volume XIV of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Ramsay, Agnes (Miss Ramsay) 1871-1954
Teacher/Librarian
Described as peppery and "in charge", her Geography and English Literature classes were highly popular in their day and today are still discussed in the Summerside area by any pupil who was fortunate to have her as a teacher
WOOD ISLANDS
F-13 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Wood Islands Presbyterian Church
Brown, Capt. Angus 1840-1920
Mariner
Deep Sea Mariner and Sailing Master
First Officer and Master of the CGS Stanley
Master of the CGS Earl Grey
Crawford, Hon. Duncan 1837-1921
Teacher/Farmer/Merchant/Justice of the Peace
Member of the Legislative Council
MacMillan, Angus D. 1839-1884
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
MacMillan, James A. 1823-1910
Farmer/Stonemason/Music Teacher/Justice of the Peace
Receiver of Wrecks/Musician
Played the bagpipes before the Marquis of Lorne, the Governor General of Canada
MacQueen, Mary C. 1920-1942
Aircraft Manufacturer Employee
She was employed in Halifax during World War II and won a prize for selling bonds in a Victory Loans campaign. The prize was a flight in a Lockheed Hudson bomber. A couple of minutes after takeoff, a sudden snow squall struck, and the plane crashed into the Halifax harbour. She was engaged to be married at the time.
Taylor, Daniel Waldo 1922-1996
Carpenter/Farmer
Chairman and Trustee Unit IV Schoolboard
President of the Prince Edward Island School Trustees Association
Director of the Canadian School Trustees Association
WOODSTOCK
D-2 and D-3 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
Bloomfield United/Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Barbour, Edward Owen 1877-1939
Farmer/Fur Rancher
Mayor of Alberton
Barbour, Hon. George Hilton 1878-1962
Farmer/Fox Rancher/District Chief Customs and Excise Preventative Service Officer
Head of the Prohibition Commission
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Member of the Senate of Canada
Dennis, Cecil 1896-1990
Businessman
Brought silent motion pictures to the communities of West Prince
Dennis, Eva J. 1898-1992
Pharmacist
Served the citizens of O'Leary for thirty-eight years
Dennis, William Henry (Will) 1866-1946
Farmer/Carriage Maker and Artisan
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Member of the Executive Council
Primary force in the development of the Irish Moss Industry
Initiated the development of garden plots for fishermen in Miminegash and Rustico
Ellis, Gladys Harriet (nee Wright) 1909-1965
Portrait and Landscape Artist
Conceived and promoted the idea of a Fathers of Confederation Memorial Building, which was developed in the current Confederation Centre in Charlottetown
MacAusland, Reginald F. -1978
Miller
Engaged in the family business, "MacAusland's Woolen Mills"
Matthews, George M. 1881-1951
Teacher/Lawyer
Judge of the Prince County Court
Pate, Peter Norman 1860-1926
Merchant/Cooper/Cannery Operator/Coroner
Justice of the Peace/Magistrate/Fur Rancher
Influential in the development and growth of O'Leary
Ramsay, Russell Samuel 1913-1987
Farmer/Trucker/Insurance Salesman
In 1942 he led Canada, the British Isles and the United States in sales volume for the Canadian Life Assurance Company
Turner, B. H. (Jack) 1889-1989
Farmer/Soldier/Photographer
Life Member of the O'Leary branch of the Royal Canadian Legion
Member of the Second Canadian Siege Battery during World War I, several of his illegally taken photographs hang in Legion Homes across Canada. His hand tinted scenic photographs, taken as a hobby, have graced many P.E.I. homes over the years
Turner, Alice Maude (nee Rayner) 1884-1963
Registered Nurse/Midwife
Used her home in O'Leary for nursing care and patients, especially of an obstetrical nature
St. Luke's Anglican Church Cemetery
Duvar, Annie (nee Carter) 1826-1901
She is one of the enduring mysteries of Prince Edward Island. In her marriage record, her father is listed as William Millington, Gentleman, but evidence points towards an illegitimate Royal birth
Hunter Duvar, John 1821-1899
Farmer/Militia Officer/Businessman/Justice of the Peace/Poet/Diarist
His poetry was recognized in the Oxford Anthology of Canadian Poetry
Hernewood Junior High School is named for his Estate
Additional information may be found in Volume XI of the Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Rayner, Alton 1903-1994
Potato Inspector
First superintendent of the Elite Seed Potato Farm on Fox Island
YORK
D-10 on the Prince Edward Island Highway Map
York United Church Cemetery
Brodie, Peter 1857-1945
Farmer
Member of the Legislative Assembly
Gill, Abraham 1832-1887
Farmer/Manufacturer/Inventor
Patented the Hay Carrier which was used in many barns to carry loose hay into barns until the baling became the method of storage
Gill, Emily M. M. (nee Foster) 1863-1932
Charter President of the Alpha Women's Institute in York (in 1911), the first Women's Institute to be established on the Island
Vesey, Dr. Arthur W. 1907-1999
Businessman/Musician/Music Teacher
Founder of Vesey's Seeds in York P.E.I., one of Canada's best-known gardening mail-order businesses
Organist and Choir at the York United Church for over 30 years
Directed for many years the well-known multi-performance York Concerts
Twice World Champion Pumpkin Grower
Awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Prince Edward Island in 1988
Honorary Member of the World Pumpkin Federation
Received special recognitions from agrologists and horticulturalists during his lifetime
Vessey, Dr. Raymond Alfred 1916-1997
Farmer/Agrologist
Member of the Prince Edward Island Agricultural Hall of Fame
Member of the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame
Awarded eleven world grand champion awards and nineteen reserve champion awards for his seed potatoes, their achievements defined Island potatoes as the best in the world
When jointly awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Prince Edward Island, it was the first time that any University in Canada presented an honorary degree to a husband and wife
Member of the Order of Canada
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