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The Descendants of Henry Harrington and Anastasia Kavanaugh
Generation No. 1
1. HENRY1 HARRINGTON1 was born 1810 in County Cork, Ireland1, and died 28 Mar 1884 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. He married ANASTATIA KAVANAUGH1 Bef. 18401. She was born 1815 in Newfoundland (now province of Canada)1, and died 24 Dec 1880 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for HENRY HARRINGTON:
In approximately 1840 Henry and Anastatia emigrated to Prince Edward Island. Previous to 1840 Henry spent some time working in Newfoundland as an employee for the fishing companies in Ireland. This type of work meant spending the summer season in Newfoundland fishing grounds then returning to Ireland in the fall.
When Henry and Anastatia first arrived on the Island they settled in Margate, then Paddy Land (Indian River). In approximately 1853 they leased one hundred acres of land in Spring Valley where he built a log house and cleared the land. This land was leased from the Stewarts, the proprietors of Lot 18.
Henry worked as a shoemaker and was a successful farmer. In 1843 he worked for the government on the Margate Road with his cart and team of oxen.
Burial: St.Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Occupation: 1861, Census : Shoemaker ; proprietor - Miss Stewart.1
Notes for ANASTATIA KAVANAUGH:
Kavanough is sometimes spelled with a "C" -- Cavanaugh .
Burial: St.Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
More About HENRY HARRINGTON and ANASTATIA KAVANAUGH:
Marriage: Bef. 18401
Children of HENRY HARRINGTON and ANASTATIA KAVANAUGH are:
2. i. ELIZABETH2 HARRINGTON, b. 21 Sep 1840, Margate , Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 1925, Foxley River , Prince Edward Island, Canada.
3. ii. MARGARET HARRINGTON, b. 27 Sep 1842, Indian River (Paddy Land), Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 1919, Margate, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
4. iii. SARAH ANN HARRINGTON, b. 15 Oct 1851, Indian River (Paddy Land ), Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 14 Mar 1937, Ives Point, Miscouche, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
5. iv. WILLIAM HENRY HARRINGTON, b. 07 Jun 1855, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 06 Jun 1931, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
6. v. MARY_ELIZABETH (ELIZA) HARRINGTON, b. 1857, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada; d. 1925, Conway, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
7. vi. JOHN_(JACK) JAMES ALEXANDER HARRINGTON, b. 1860, Spring Valley, Lot 18, Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 15 Aug 1937, Conway, Prince Edward Island.
vii. EDMOND HARRINGTON1, b. 1868, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 07 Oct 1875, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Generation No. 2
2. ELIZABETH2 HARRINGTON (HENRY1)1 was born 21 Sep 1840 in Margate , Lot 19, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 1925 in Foxley River , Prince Edward Island, Canada1. She married JAMES CONQUEST1 Abt. 1874 in Prince Edward Island1. He was born 1808 in England1, and died 1884 in Foxley River , Prince Edward Island1.
Notes for ELIZABETH HARRINGTON:
Elizabeth was the second wife of James Conquest. His first wife was
Alice Dougherty (1818-1870).
Baptism: 29 Nov 1840, Church of England , Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Canada by Rev A V G Waggins.
Burial: 1925, Foxley River Anglican Cemetery, Lot 11, Prince Edward Island Canada. (Stone 133)1
More About JAMES CONQUEST:
Burial: 1884, Foxley River , Prince Edward Island, Canada1
Children of ELIZABETH HARRINGTON and JAMES CONQUEST are:
i. ANASTASIA (ANNIE)3 CONQUEST1, b. 1875, Foxley River , Prince Edward Island1; d. Brewer (or Holden), Maine ,US1; m. HENRY P. DOWLING1; d. , Brewer (or Holden), Maine ,US1.
ii. WILLINA CONQUEST1, b. 1878, Foxley River, Prince Edward Island1; d. 1958, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.1.
Willina was unmarried . She resided in Foxly River and Summerside.
iii. HUGH CONQUEST1, b. 1880, Foxley River, Prince Edward Island1; d. 1881, Foxley River, Prince Edward Island1.
3. MARGARET2 HARRINGTON (HENRY1)1 was born 27 Sep 1842 in Indian River (Paddy Land), Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 1919 in Margate, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. She married JAMES HUMPHREY1 Abt. 1879 in Prince Edward Island, Canada1, son of CHARLES HUMPHREY and JANET BOWMAN. He was born 1821 in Glasgow, Scotland1, and died 1916 in Margate, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for MARGARET HARRINGTON:
Margaret was James' second wife. His first wife was Caroline Mugridge.
Baptism: 13 Nov 1842, St Marks Anglican Church Records by Rev F Roberts.
More About JAMES HUMPHREY:
Occupation: 1880, Farmer1
Residence: 1880, Margate Road, Post Office - Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada.1
Children of MARGARET HARRINGTON and JAMES HUMPHREY are:
i. AGNES BOWMAN3 HUMPHREY1, b. 18 Aug 1880, Margate, Prince Edward Island1; d. 1881, Margate, Prince Edward Island1.
Agnes died at age 6 months (stone). The dates on the stone were (1900 - 1900).
Church records say she was born August 18, 1880. If she died at age six months this means she died in 1881 (February / March ).
Baptism: 31 Dec 1880, By Rev W. Maggs (Kensington United Church records).1
ii. MARTHA JANE HUMPHREY1, b. 24 Apr 1882, Margate, Prince Edward Island1; d. 21 Jun 1900,
Margate, Prince Edward Island
Martha died age 18 years. Her stone says Martha A Humphrey , but she was baptised as Martha Jane. Church records (at Archives) have date of death : June 22,1900.
Baptism: 27 Aug 1882, By Rev W. Maggs (Kensington United Church records).1
Burial: Margate United Church Cem.1
iii. JAMES ANDREW HUMPHREY1, b. Aug 1884, Margate, Prince Edward Island1; d. 20 Jun 1900, Margate, Prince Edward Island1.
James died at age 15 years, 10 months. Church records (at Archives) have date of death :
June 21, 1900.
Baptism: By Rev H. R. Baker (Kensington United Church record)1
Burial: 1900, Margate United Church Cem.1
iv. JOHN ROBERT HUMPHREY1, b. 25 Jul 1887, Margate, Prince Edward Island1; d. 14 Sep 1913, Margate, Prince Edward Island1.
John R. died at age sixteen years.
Baptism: 25 Dec 1887, Margate United Church, Margate, Prince Edward Island
Burial: 1913, Margate United Church Cem.1
4. SARAH ANN2 HARRINGTON (HENRY1)1 was born 15 Oct 1851 in Indian River (Paddy Land ), Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 14 Mar 1937 in Ives Point, Miscouche, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. She married SAMUEL SYMONS1 28 Oct 1873 in Prince Edward Island, Canada1, son of JAMES SYMONS and ANN PAYNTER. He was born 1839 in Stafford, England1, and died 13 Sep 1906 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for SARAH ANN HARRINGTON:
Sarah was the second wife of Samuel Symmons. His first wife was Maria Warren .
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Residence: Sarah grew up in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island. She and Samuel lived on the Island. After his death Sarah lived in Alberta at the Science Mound District near Donalda, with her daughter from 1922 and returned with them in 1931.
The name "Symons" spelling got changed over the years and is now (2007) seen as "Simmons".
More About SAMUEL SYMONS:
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Christening: 14 Jul 1839, At Kingswinford and St Mary's Chapelry, Stafford, England1
Immigration: 1840, From Stafford, England to Prince Edward Island, Canada as an infant, with his parents.1
More About SAMUEL SYMONS and SARAH HARRINGTON:
Marriage: 28 Oct 1873, Prince Edward Island, Canada1
Children of SARAH HARRINGTON and SAMUEL SYMONS are:
i. WILLIAM3 SYMMONS1, b. May 1875, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 06 Dec 1875, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
William was age 6 months, 20 days when he died.
Baptism: 09 Oct 18751
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
ii. NELSON SYMMONS1, b. 16 Nov 1876, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 1892, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Nelson died at age 16 years.
Baptism: 30 Jun 18771
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
8. iii. SAMUEL HENRY SYMMONS (SIMMONS), b. 05 Oct 1880, Spring Valley (Fermoy), Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 11 Feb 1967, Summerside, Prince Edward Island..
9. iv. CHRISTY ANN SYMMONS, b. 05 Jul 1889, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 12 Mar 1986, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
5. WILLIAM HENRY2 HARRINGTON (HENRY1)1 was born 07 Jun 1855 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 06 Jun 1931 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. He married ELLEN LOCKHART1 Abt. 1883 in Prince Edward Island, Canada1, daughter of ANTHONY LOCKHART and MARY_JANE MCLELLAN. She was born 08 Apr 1844 in Hamilton, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 04 Oct 1929 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for WILLIAM HENRY HARRINGTON:
William Henry was Ellen's second husband. He was a shoemaker and a farmer in Spring Valley.
Baptism: 01 Jul 1855, Church of England , Richmond, Prince Edward Island, Canada by Rev H H Reid.
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Notes for ELLEN LOCKHART:
Ellen's first husband was James Warren and they lived in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island. She and James had four children.
After James' death , Ellen married William Henry Harrington.
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
More About WILLIAM HARRINGTON and ELLEN LOCKHART:
Marriage: Abt. 1883, Prince Edward Island, Canada1
Children of WILLIAM HARRINGTON and ELLEN LOCKHART are:
10. i. WILLIAM_(BILLY) JOHN3 HARRINGTON, b. 25 Nov 1884, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 21 Feb 1953, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
11. ii. JAMES_(JIM) HENRY HARRINGTON, b. 01 Oct 1886, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada; d. 20 Mar 1956, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
12. iii. HIRAM_"TOM" HARRINGTON, b. 06 Apr 1889, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada; d. 27 Apr 1975, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada; Adopted child.
6. MARY_ELIZABETH (ELIZA)2 HARRINGTON (HENRY1)1 was born 1857 in Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1, and died 1925 in Conway, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. She married ARTHUR HAGGERTY1 05 Sep 1882 in Indian River Roman Catholic Church, Prince Edward Island, Canada by Rev. C. O'Brien.1, son of JOHN HAGGERTY and ..... MCGILL. He was born 1855 in Fort Agustus , Lot 36, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 1921 in Conway, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for MARY_ELIZABETH (ELIZA) HARRINGTON:
Marriage record has her as Mary Elizabeth Harrington, not Mary Eliza.
Baptism: 24 May 1857, Indian River (RC) by Rev N. Reid.
Baptism_2: 02 Sep 1882, Indian River (RC) by Rev C. O'Brien.
Godparents: William Haggarty & wife
Notes for ARTHUR HAGGERTY:
Arthur and Mary Eliza moved to the rising young community of Conway in the 1880s.
More About ARTHUR HAGGERTY and MARY_ELIZABETH HARRINGTON:
Marriage: 05 Sep 1882, Indian River Roman Catholic Church, Prince Edward Island, Canada by Rev. C. O'Brien.1
Children of MARY_ELIZABETH HARRINGTON and ARTHUR HAGGERTY are:
i. BOY3 HAGGERTY1, b. 1884, Conway, Prince Edward Island1; d. 1884, Conway, Prince Edward Island1.
The boy died in infancy.
13. ii. MELVINA MAE HAGGERTY, b. 1897, Conway, Prince Edward Island; d. 1986, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
7. JOHN_(JACK) JAMES ALEXANDER2 HARRINGTON (HENRY1)1 was born 1860 in Spring Valley, Lot 18, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 15 Aug 1937 in Conway, Prince Edward Island1. He married LYDIA_(DIDDY) ANN WARREN1, daughter of JAMES WARREN and ELLEN LOCKHART. She was born 1864 in (Old Town Road) Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 1944 in Conway, Prince Edward Island1.
Notes for JOHN_(JACK) JAMES ALEXANDER HARRINGTON:
Jack bought a farm at Conway, PEI.
In most information I see John James, but have also seen (on his stone - I believe) John Alexander Harrington. Baptismal record has John James Harrington.
Baptism: 26 Aug 1860, St Marks Anglican Church Records by Rev J H Read.
Burial: 1937, St .Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Foxley River, PrinceEdward Island, Canada (Stone 137)1
More About LYDIA_(DIDDY) ANN WARREN:
Burial: St. Peter's Anglican Cemetery, Foxley River, PrinceEdward Island, Canada (Stone 137)
Children of JOHN_(JACK) HARRINGTON and LYDIA_(DIDDY) WARREN are:
i. LUCY ETTA3 HARRINGTON, b. 13 Oct 1881, Old Town Road, Prince County, Lot 18, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Baptism: 27 Sep 1885, Indian River (RC) by Rev H. H. Baker.
ii. JOHN CLEVIERDON HARRINGTON, b. 13 May 1883, Old Town Road, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward island, Canada.
Baptism: 27 Sep 1885, Indian River (RC) by Rev H. H. Baker.
iii. MELVINA HARRINGTON1, b. 24 Apr 1885, Conway , Lot 11, Prince Edward Island1; d. 03 Jan 1966, Conway, Prince Edward Island1; m. (1) HARDING LEWIS1; b. 1878, Cascumpeque, Prince Edward Island.1; d. 19141; m. (2) HUGH A. RAMSAY1, Aft. 19141; b. 25 Mar 18891; d. 1959, Conway, Prince Edward Island1.
Notes for MELVINA HARRINGTON:
Melvina was Hugh's second wife. Hugh was first married to her cousin Nettie Warren, who died young with T B .
Baptism: 23 Oct 1885, Kensington United Church, Kensington, Prince Edward Island by Rev H
R. Baker.
Burial: 1966, Foxley River , Prince Edward Island, Canada(Stone 139)1
Hugh was a farmer in Conway, PEI.
More About HUGH RAMSAY and MELVINA HARRINGTON:
Marriage: Aft. 19141
iv. ALONZO HARRINGTON1, b. 1886, Conway, Prince Edward Island1; d. Nov 1939, Conway, Prince Edward Island1.
Alonzo wasn't married. He owned an 80 acre farm in Conway, PEI.
Obituary: The Guardian, November 4, 1939. page 10.
" Alonzo Harrington, born Lot 11, died Conway aged 53. Survived by sister Melvina Lewis and brothers Arthur and Alexander in the west . "
v. JAMES_"ALEXANDER" HARRINGTON1, b. 1888, Conway, Prince Edward Island1; d. 23 Mar 19641.
James was not married . He lived in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.
Burial: 1964, Foxley River , Prince Edward Island, Canada1
vi. ARTHUR HARRINGTON1, b. 1890, Conway, Prince Edward Island1; d. 1979, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta1.
Arthur was a farmer at Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta.
Generation No. 3
8. SAMUEL HENRY SYMMONS3 (SIMMONS) (SARAH ANN2 HARRINGTON, HENRY1)1 was born 05 Oct 1880 in Spring Valley (Fermoy), Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 11 Feb 1967 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.1. He married ABEGAIL (ABBIE) CONSTABLE1. She was born 08 Nov 1880 in Long River, Prince Edward Island1, and died 06 Mar 1965 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island.1.
Notes for SAMUEL HENRY SYMMONS (SIMMONS):
Samuel and Abbie lived in Spring Valley before moving to Summerside.
In the 1909 census Samuel was listed as a "truckman" living on Cambridge Street, Summerside.
During Samuel's lifetime the spelling of Symmons was changed to Simmons.
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Children of SAMUEL (SIMMONS) and ABEGAIL CONSTABLE are:
i. WALLACE GABRIEL4 SYMMONS1, b. 19031; d. 14 Dec 19031.
Wallace died age 9 months.
Burial: St.Stephen's Anglican Church, Irishtown.1
ii. EDWIN "EARLE" SIMMONS1, b. 27 May 1905, Prince Edward Island1; d. 30 Aug 1979, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.1; m. BESSIE ANNA THOMPSON1, Bet. 1927 - 19281; b. 06 Jun 19061; d. Unknown, Summerside, Prince Edward Island.1.
Notes for EDWIN "EARLE" SIMMONS:
Earle and Bessie lived in Summerside, PEI, where Earle was a cobbler with his own business. He employed another man, and did a lot of work making and repairing footware for the Canadian Armed Forces at CFB Summerside (Slemon Park ).
In later years Earle worked at R T Holman Lt. , Summerside, PEI.
More About EDWIN SIMMONS and BESSIE THOMPSON:
Marriage: Bet. 1927 - 19281
iii. DOROTHY SYBIL SIMMONS1, b. 07 Nov 1917, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 07 Jun 1984, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; m. ROSCOE WESLAY JEFFREY1, 30 May 1952, St John's Anglican Church, St Eleanor's, Prince Edward Island.1; b. 28 Apr 1906, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 06 Jan 1978, Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
More About ROSCOE JEFFREY and DOROTHY SIMMONS:
Marriage: 30 May 1952, St John's Anglican Church, St Eleanor's, Prince Edward Island.1
9. CHRISTY ANN3 SYMMONS (SARAH ANN2 HARRINGTON, HENRY1)1 was born 05 Jul 1889 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 12 Mar 1986 in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. She married WILLIAM ALBERT BERNARD1 23 Jun 19091, son of JOHN BERNARD and ANNE BERNARD. He was born 28 Aug 1875 in Long River, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 29 Aug 1959 in Kensington, Prince Edward Island,Canada1.
Notes for CHRISTY ANN SYMMONS:
Christy was age 96 when she died .
Residence: Spent eleven years (1920 - 1931) in Alberta, and in later years in Kensington, Prince Edward Island.1
Notes for WILLIAM ALBERT BERNARD:
"William Albert Bernard and his family were residents of Long River, Prince Edward Island ; Donalda, Alberta ; Conway, Prince Edward Island ; and Kensington, Prince Edward Island .
Baptism: 06 Oct 1885, Long River Presbyterian Church, by Rev W A Mason.
Burial: Geddie Memorial, Spring Brook, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Cause of Death: Asthma and Heart Condition
Death Record: 61-01-001924-PEI1
Occupation: Farmer1
More About WILLIAM BERNARD and CHRISTY SYMMONS:
Marriage: 23 Jun 19091
Children of CHRISTY SYMMONS and WILLIAM BERNARD are:
i. ANNIE BEATRICE4 BERNARD1, b. 09 Apr 1910, Long River, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 01 Feb 1996, Red Deer Alberta, Canada1; m. EARL RAYMOND JONES1, 17 Feb 1932, Donalda, Alberta, Canada at Wallace & Hattie Pickering's Residence (later owned by Cyril & Evelyn Jones).1; b. 09 May 1903, Blackduck, Minnesota, United States1; d. 21 Mar 1978, Family Home, Stettler, Alberta, Canada1.
Notes for ANNIE BEATRICE BERNARD:
Burial: May 1996, Donalda Cemetary, Donalda, Alberta, Canada1
Cause of Death: Complications from Heart and Kidney Trouble
Education: 30 May 1928, High / Business School Certificate - Alberta College, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada1
Hobbies: Quilting, knitting, crocheting, , spinning wool on spinningwheel, played piano by ear, flower & vegetable garden
Religion: United Church of Canada
Notes for EARL RAYMOND JONES:
"Earl Raymond Jones was born on May 9, 1903 in Blackduck, Minnesota, United States, the oldest of eight children of Conrad and Eva Jones. The family moved to the Donalda district in 1913 from Ada, Minnesota and farmed in the Science Mound district. On February 17, 1932 he was united in marriage to Annie Beatrice Bernard and to this union seven children were born. They farmed in the Science Mound district until retiring and moving to Stettler in November 1973.
Prior to their marriage, Earl farmed . During the winter months he also worked in the local coal mines. He worked the first few winters in the Wilkinson Mines and later years with the Muncy Mines, near Forestburg. Earl spent his last winter in mining in 1936 - 37, moving back to the farm that spring and lived there until retiring to Stettler in 1973.
Earl was a leader in all community activities and was active in the Farmers Union, the Donalda Co-op and Science Mound Church. He was a repairman for Donalda Rural telephones for years. He was an active curler and enjoyed fishing.
Earl had a sawmill on his farm and helped build many homes in his community.
Earl and his brothers were very musical and played in the evening quite often. Earl could play
many instruments, including the mandolin, guitar, accordian, organ, banjo and violin.
Earl stood 5ft. 7 in. tall, had blonde curly hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, and a quiet spoken manner. He died on March 21, 1978 in his home in Stettler, Alberta."
Birth Register: 05 Jun 1903, No. 918 - State of Mennesota, County of Beltrami , Blackduck, Minnesota.
Burial: 23 Mar 1978, Donalda Cemetery, Donalda, Alberta, Canada1
Education: Grade 8
Hobbies: Ice Skating, Fishing, and Curling
Immigration: 1913, With Parents at age 9 years.1
Naturalization: 21 Dec 1942, # 191725 Series A document - Canadian Citizen1
Occupation: Farmer bet. 1930 - 19731
Religion: United Church of Canada1
More About EARL JONES and ANNIE BERNARD:
Marriage: 17 Feb 1932, Donalda, Alberta, Canada at Wallace & Hattie Pickering's Residence
ii. BLANCHE BERNARD1, Adopted child.
Adoption: Aft. 1931, Prince Edward Island, Canada She was 12 or 13 years old at the time.1
10. WILLIAM_(BILLY) JOHN3 HARRINGTON (WILLIAM HENRY2, HENRY1)1 was born 25 Nov 1884 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 21 Feb 1953 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. He married MAUD LULU RAMSAY1 1913 in Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, daughter of WILLIAM_GEORGE RAMSAY and JANE_HAMILTON STEWART. She was born 13 Apr 1887 in Malpeque , Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 29 Jan 1960 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for WILLIAM_(BILLY) JOHN HARRINGTON:
Billy John was a farmer and fox rancher.
Baptism: 16 Aug 1885, St Marks Anglican Church Records by Rev T B Reigh..
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Notes for MAUD LULU RAMSAY:
Maud was a school teacher.
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
More About WILLIAM_(BILLY) HARRINGTON and MAUD RAMSAY:
Marriage: 1913, Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada1
Children of WILLIAM_(BILLY) HARRINGTON and MAUD RAMSAY are:
i. ELLEN LOUISE4 HARRINGTON1, b. 15 May 1915, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 21 Dec 2006, Perrin's Clinton View Lodge,Clinton, Prince Edward Island, Canada; m. JOHN EDWIN COUSINS1; b. 20 Apr 1904, Park Corner, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. Oct 1958, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for ELLEN LOUISE HARRINGTON:
Ellen continued to operate the family farm, after John E's death, until 1969.
Besides teaching four years in Sea View, Ellen taught ten years in the Kensington Regional High School. Ellen moved to Charlottetown to teach at Colonel Gray High School.
After teaching 39 years, she retired in 1980 and resided in Sherwood (Charlottetown), Prince Edward Island.
Ellen taught at Spring Valley School 1932-1934.
Burial: Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Spring Brook, Prince Edward Island
Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA), and Bachelor of Education (BEd) - University of Prince Edward Island
Occupation: School Teacher
Notes for JOHN EDWIN COUSINS:
John Edwin lived on the family farm at Park Corner (Sea View) was a cheesemaker, a fox and mink rancher, a fox inspector, and later a exporter. He was a potato grower. Besides operating the "Park Corner Creamery and Cold Storage", he operated the old grist mill and the saw mill.
Burial: Geddie Memorial Cemetery, Spring Brook, Prince Edward Island
ii. KEITH STUART HARRINGTON1, b. 06 Aug 1918, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 14 Dec 1987, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada1; m. IRENE ISABELLE MACAUSLAND1, 28 Aug 1943, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; b. 06 Oct 1918, Bloomfield, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 11 Apr 1996, Summerset Manor, Summerside, Prince Edward Island1.
Notes for KEITH STUART HARRINGTON:
Keith and Irene lived on the homeplace in Spring Valley. Keith taught school for a short time , and later farmed and operated a produce and shipping business in Kensington; also member of the Provincial Legislature 1959 to 1970.
" ... a former Conservitave MLA for the third district of Prince, also serving on the Hospital and Health services Commission." - Journal Pioneer .
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Notes for IRENE ISABELLE MACAUSLAND:
Irene worked as Practical Nurse at Hillsborough Hospital before marriage.
Over the years Irene was active in community and church life..
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
More About KEITH HARRINGTON and IRENE MACAUSLAND:
Marriage: 28 Aug 1943, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada1
iii. CORDELIA CATHERINE HARRINGTON1, b. 26 Jan 1920, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 01 Sep 2006, California, United States; m. (1) RUSSEL SAMUEL RAMSAY1; b. 04 Dec 1913, Rosebank, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 20 Nov 1987, Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, California, United States1; m. (2) PAUL R. BUTLER1, Aft. 1987, United States1; b. , United Stares1.
Notes for CORDELIA CATHERINE HARRINGTON:
Cordelia graduated from Prince County Hospital School of Nursing, Summerside , PEI as a Registered Nurse (RN). She nursed in Prince Edward Island and in Colifornia, US.
Cordelia and Russel had no children.
Cordelia and her second husband Paul lived at Fort Mill, South Carolina, US before moving to a
retirement home in 1999 at Virginia Beach, VA , US . .
Notes for RUSSEL SAMUEL RAMSAY:
Prior to 1941 Russel was involved in farming and trucking. Russel joined the Canada Life Assurance Company in 1941 selling insurance and in later years was also involved in rental and Real Estate.
Russel and Cordelia lived in Prince Edward Island , Medicine Hat, Alberta and later Calgary, Alberta and moved in 1956 to LosAngelas, California, United States.
Burial: 27 Nov 1987, Bloomfield United Church Cemetery, Bloomfield, Prince Edward Island.
Funeral: 27 Nov 1987, Nazarene Church Elmsdale, Prince Edward Island, Canada
More About PAUL BUTLER and CORDELIA HARRINGTON:
Marriage: Aft. 1987, United States1
11. JAMES_(JIM) HENRY3 HARRINGTON (WILLIAM HENRY2, HENRY1)1 was born 01 Oct 1886 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 20 Mar 1956 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. He married ANNIE LAURA THOMPSON1 16 Jul 1913 in Prince Edward Island, Canada1, daughter of J_ANDREW THOMPSON and JANE_AMANDA DUNNING. She was born 29 Jun 1891 in Darnley , Prince Edward Island.1, and died 06 Dec 1944 in Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
Notes for JAMES_(JIM) HENRY HARRINGTON:
Jim lived in Spring Valley and farmed. He also was a blacksmith. The neighbours brought their horses to him to be shoed and their farm machinery to be fixed.
Jim played the violin, and enjoyed playing at dances and house parties.
Burial: 22 Mar 1956, St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Funeral: 22 Mar 1956, St Stephen's Anglican Church, Irishtown. Prince Edward Island by Rev. W. Eric Ingraham.
Notes for ANNIE LAURA THOMPSON:
Annie was a very particular person . Her sewing was very neat and her pickles had to be cut in such a way . Annie had very dark brown eyes.
"In Spring Valley, December 6, Annie (Thompson), wife of James Harrington, 53, leaving a husband, two sons and other relatives." - "Maple Leaf Magazine" Feb 1945 p.11 .
Burial: 09 Dec 1944, St Stephen's Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Funeral: 09 Dec 1944, at the Home of the Deceased, 2:30 pm by Rev. D.E. Noel.
Medical Information: Had arthritis..
More About JAMES_(JIM) HARRINGTON and ANNIE THOMPSON:
Marriage: 16 Jul 1913, Prince Edward Island, Canada1
Children of JAMES_(JIM) HARRINGTON and ANNIE THOMPSON are:
i. JAMES_"IVAN"4 HARRINGTON1, b. 22 Jun 1921, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1; d. 26 Apr 1990, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; m. MARGARET SARAH MACLEAN1, 22 Sep 1939, Kensington, Prince Edward Island1; b. 26 Mar 1919, Graham's Road, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 30 Aug 2000, Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince Edward Island , Canada.
Notes for JAMES_"IVAN" HARRINGTON:
J. Ivan and Margaret lived on the homeplace in Spring Valley, PEI, where Ivan was self employed in mixed farming for a number of years, then growing potatoes. He also shipped potatoes.
Ivan was also involved in road construction, landscaping, and the construction of fiberglass articles, including fishing boats. He was a founding member of Provincial Construction Co. Ltd. , Spring Valley , PEI ; and of Rainbow Valley, Cavendish, PEI.
Ivan was also associated with (member of) Atlantic Importers and Distributors, Kensington. He also was a Maritime salesman for the company.
In 1970 Margaret and Ivan moved to Kensington, PEI.
He was a long time member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church, Irishtown, PEI. At the time of
his death, Ivan was the church treasurer and was in charge of the Cemetery Committee. He also
served in other church positions over the years.
Ivan served as Kensington town councillor from 1973 to 1979.
Burial: St.Stephen's Church Cem. , Irishtown, Prince Edward Island.1
Notes for MARGARET SARAH MACLEAN:
Margaret helped on the farm, was a homemaker and was employed for a time at Atlantic Importers And Distributors, Kensington.
Margaret's favorite passtime was playing cards .
Burial: 01 Sep 2000, St Stephen's Anglican Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island
More About JAMES_"IVAN" HARRINGTON and MARGARET MACLEAN:
Marriage: 22 Sep 1939, Kensington, Prince Edward Island1
ii. Living Male married Living Female.
12. HIRAM_"TOM"3 HARRINGTON (WILLIAM HENRY2, HENRY1)1 was born 06 Apr 1889 in Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1, and died 27 Apr 1975 in Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1. He married MARY_ANN_(ANNIE) CASELEY1 1913 in Prince Edward Island, Canada1, daughter of WILLIAN_HENRY CASELEY and CHRISTIE CAMPBELL. She was born 1894 in Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1, and died 16 Jan 1981 in Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1.
Notes for HIRAM_"TOM" HARRINGTON:
Ellen and William Henry Harrington adopted him.
In 1910 Tom purchased his own farm in Spring Valley. After he and Annie were married
they worked together to clear the land. Tom was a farmer.
More About HIRAM_"TOM" HARRINGTON and MARY_ANN_(ANNIE) CASELEY:
Marriage: 1913, Prince Edward Island, Canada1
Child of HIRAM_"TOM" HARRINGTON and MARY_ANN_(ANNIE) CASELEY is:
i. LEIGHTON ELSWORTH4 HARRINGTON1, b. 04 Nov 1913, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1; d. 15 Jul 1972, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1; m. GLADYS MAE SUDSBURY1, 1937, Prince Edward Island1; b. 15 Mar 1918, Spring Valley , Prince Edward Island , Canada1; d. 09 Sep 1996, Spring Valley, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
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Marriage: 1937, Prince Edward Island1
13. MELVINA MAE3 HAGGERTY (MARY_ELIZABETH (ELIZA)2 HARRINGTON, HENRY1)1 was born 1897 in Conway, Prince Edward Island1, and died 1986 in Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada1. She married J. D." HOWARD" BOYLE1, son of ALBERT BOYLE and MARY MATTHEWS. He was born 1896 in Freeland, Prince Edward Island, Canada1, and died 19851.
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Burial: St Stephen's Church Cem., Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Notes for J. D." HOWARD" BOYLE:
During World War 1, Howard served with 1 Depot Battalion.
Melvina and Howard lived on the Haggarty homeplace at Conway until 1927 when they moved to Kensington, PEI to live.
More About J. D." HOWARD" BOYLE:
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
Child of MELVINA HAGGERTY and J. BOYLE is:
i. ALBERT JAMES ARTHUR4 BOYLE1, b. 1928, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; d. 1982, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada1; m. RUBY ETHEL CANN1; b. 19281; d. 15 Jan 1997, Kensington, Prince Edward Island, Canada1.
More About ALBERT JAMES ARTHUR BOYLE:
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island1
More About RUBY ETHEL CANN:
Burial: St Stephen's Church Cemetery, Irishtown, Prince Edward Island, Canada1