Eleventh Generation (Continued)
Family of William Rufus* CRASWELL (304) & Mary Anne ACORN/ACRON
533. Robert William “Will” CRASWELL (William Rufus*10, Catherine COMPTON9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 10 Apr 1864 in North Shore, PEI, Canada. Christened on 23 Nov 1864 in Richmond, Prince, PEI, Canada. Robert William “Will” died in North St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada, in Dec 1931; he was 67.

- 1864 PEI Baptismal Index:
Child's Full Name Robert William Craswell
Birth Date 10 April 1864
Place of Birth North Shore
Baptismal Date 23 November 1864
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Rufus Craswell
Mother's Name Mary Craswell
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 248

- 1891 "Canada Census, 1891"
Name: Robert W Craswell - son
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Birth Year (Estimated): 1865
Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Marital Status: Single
Religion: Free Church
Province: Prince Edward Island
District: Prince
District Number: 134
Sub-District: Lot 17
Affiliate Film Number: 30953_148185

- 1891 PEI Marriage Record
Groom's Name Robert W Craswell
Groom's Residence Lot 17
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Janet Laura Cannon
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Spinster
Date of Marriage License or Bond 17 December 1891
Date of Marriage Ceremony 18 December 1891
Officiant's Name Henry Dickie
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1891
ALSO
- 1891 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Robert William Craswell
Groom's Residence Lot 17
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Janet Laura Cannon
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage bonds, 1891

- 1891 Census of Canada
Name: Robert W Craswell
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 26
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Son
Religion: Free Church
French Canadian: No
Father's Name: William R Crandell
Father's Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother's name: Mary A Crandell
Mother's Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Province: Prince Edward Island
District Number: 134
District: Prince
Subdistrict: Lot 17
Household Members:
- 1891 Canada census, living in Lot 17, Prince, PEI
Name Age
William R Crandell [Craswell] 63 - M, 63, M, PEI, parents England, Methodist, farmer
Mary A Crandell [Craswell] 58 - F, 58, M, wife, PEI, parents PEI, Methodist
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Ema S Craswell 20 - F, 20, Daug, PEI x 3, Meth
Robert W Craswell 26 - M, 26, Son, PEI x 3, C Presb, farmer
John W Craswell 24 - M, 24, son, PEI x 3, -, farmer

- 1924 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Robert William Craswell
Groom's Residence Miscouche
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Winifred Turner Adams
Bride's Residence Knutsford
Bride's Status Spinster
Ceremony date 15 May 1924
Source RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage registrations, 1924

- 1931 obituary, 19 Dec 1931 “-SUDDEN DEATH -- Mr. William R Craswell of North St. Elenaors, died very suddenly on Wednesday afternoon at his home. He was out in the barn when he took a weak turn. Neighbors carried him to the house and the doctor was sent for but he passed away before the doctor arrived. He was a native of North St. Eleanors and was the son of William Rufus Creswell. He was 67 years of age and had lived all his life in the district and had a well kept farm at the extreme north end of St. Eleanors. He was a quiet, genial fellow and well liked. He was married twice. His first wife was a Miss Cannon, of St. Eleanors and his second wife, who is left to mourn, was formerly Miss Adams, of O’Leary. One child, Robert, is also left: also a brother, John, in Alberta and one sister, Mrs. Atkins of Maine, USA to whom sympathy is extended. The funeral takes place today at one o’clock.-S.”

RESEARCH NOTES
- from another researcher: - i William Craswell #70258 Occ./Title: ?.
- Son’s death reported July 2013: CRESWELL, ROBERT HARVEY of O'Leary.  Born in St. Eleanors July 18, 1925 to the late Robert William and Winifred (Adams) Creswell.  Interment at People's Cemetery, Summerside.
On 18 Dec 1891 when Robert William “Will” was 27, he first married Janet Laura CANNON in Lot 17, PEI, Canada. Born ca 1865 in of St Eleanors, PEI, Canada.
On 15 May 1924 when Robert William “Will” was 60, he second married Winifred Turner ADAMS in PEI, Canada. Born ca 1865 in of O’Leary, PEI, Canada.
They had one child:
925i.
534. John Wesley CRASWELL (William Rufus*10, Catherine COMPTON9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 26 Dec 1867 in St Eleanors, PEI, Canada. Christened on 14 Jan 1868 in St Marys Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince, PEI, Canada.

- 1867: Likely entry in the PEI Baptismal Index:
Child's Full Name John Wesley Craswell
Birth Date 26 December 1867
Place of Birth St. Eleanor's
Baptismal Date 14 January 1868
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.W. Forsythe
Father's Name W. Rupert Craswell [Rufus?]
Mother's Name Mary A.
Church Name St. Mary's Anglican
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 13

- 1891 Canada census, living in Lot 17, Prince, PEI
Name Age
William R Crandell [Craswell] 63 - M, 63, M, PEI, parents England, Methodist, farmer
Mary A Crandell [Craswell] 58 - F, 58, M, wife, PEI, parents PEI, Methodist
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Ema S Craswell 20 - F, 20, Daug, PEI x 3, Meth
Robert W Craswell 26 - M, 26, Son, PEI x 3, C Presb, farmer
John W Craswell 24 - M, 24, son, PEI x 3, -, farmer

- 1896 PEI Marriage Record
Groom's Name John W Craswell
Groom's Residence St. Eleanors
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Bertha A Cannon
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Spinster
Date of Marriage License or Bond 21 April 1896
Date of Marriage Ceremony 22 April 1896
Officiant's Name Alfred Osborne
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1896
ALSO
- 1896 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name John W. Craswell
Groom's Residence St. Eleanors
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Bertha A. Cannnon
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage bonds, 1896

- 1901 Census of Canada
Subdistrict: Lot (township/canton) 17, PRINCE (East/Est), PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
District Number: 133
Subdistrict Number: c-2
Archives Microfilm: T-6510
2 11 12 Creswell John W M Head M Dec 26 1866 34
2 12 12 Creswell Bertha A F Wife M Apr 25 1875 25
2 13 12 Creswell Marion G. F Daughter S Jun 6 1897 3
2 14 12 Creswell Roy S. M Son S Dec 14 1898 2
2 15 12 Creswell Wm. R. M Father M Aug 16 1827 73
2 16 12 Creswell Mary Ann F Mother M May 6 1832 68
2 17 12 Creswell Emma S. F Sister S Feb 9 1871 30 - all born PEI

- 1911 Census of Canada
Prince Edward Island / Prince / 42 Lot 17 / page 5
8 42 Creswell John W. M Head M Dec 1866 44
9 42 Creswell Bretha A. F Wife M Apr 1875 36
10 42 Creswell Marion F Daughter S Jun 1897 13
11 42 Creswell Ray M Son S Dec 1898 12
12 42 Creswell Mary Ann F Mother W May 1832 79

- 1931 brother William R’s obituary, 19 Dec 1931 “-SUDDEN DEATH -- Mr. William R Craswell of North St. Elenaors, died very suddenly on Wednesday afternoon at his home. ... his second wife, who is left to mourn, was formerly Miss Adams, of O’Leary. One child, Robert, is also left: also a brother, John, in Alberta and one sister, Mrs. Atkins of Maine, USA to whom sympathy is extended. The funeral takes place today at one o’clock.-S.”

RESEARCH NOTES
- from another researcher: - ii John Craswell #70269 Occ./Title: ?.
- 1901 - this is a different person boarding with the Locke family in Summerside (age is off):
1901 Census of Canada
Subdistrict: Summerside (Town/Ville), PRINCE (East/Est), PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
District Number: 133
Subdistrict Number: a-1
Archives Microfilm: T-6509
Household number: 35
Locke Joseph H M Head M Jul 24 1852 48
Locke Mary J F Wife M Apr 21 1854 46
Locke Annie M F Daughter S 19
Locke Walter W M Son S Dec 17 1882 18
Locke Mary B F Daughter S Apr 17 1884 16
Locke Ida M F Daughter S May 7 1886 14
Locke Blanche M F Daughter S Mar 30 1888 12
Locke Gladys R F Daughter S Feb 1 1892 8
Craswell Wesley J M Boarder S Aug 1876 24
On 22 Apr 1896 when John Wesley was 28, he married Bertha A CANNON in St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Born on 25 Apr 1875 in PEI, Canada.
They had the following children:
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927ii.
535. Emma Susanna CRASWELL (William Rufus*10, Catherine COMPTON9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 9 Feb 1871 in North St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Christened on 13 Jan 1873 in Trinity United, PEI, Canada.

- 1871 PEI Baptismal Index
Child's Full Name Emma Susanna Craswell
Birth Date 9 February 1871
Place of Birth Res. North St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 13 January 1873
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.C. Berrie
Father's Name W. Rufus Craswell
Mother's Name Mary Ann
Church Name Trinity United
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 13

- 1891 Canada census, living in Lot 17, Prince, PEI
Name Age
William R Crandell [Craswell] 63 - M, 63, M, PEI, parents England, Methodist, farmer
Mary A Crandell [Craswell] 58 - F, 58, M, wife, PEI, parents PEI, Methodist
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Ema S Craswell 20 - F, 20, Daug, PEI x 3, Meth
Robert W Craswell 26 - M, 26, Son, PEI x 3, C Presb, farmer
John W Craswell 24 - M, 24, son, PEI x 3, -, farmer

- 1901 Census of Canada - living with brother John’s family ...
Subdistrict: Lot (township/canton) 17, PRINCE (East/Est), PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
District Number: 133
Subdistrict Number: c-2
Archives Microfilm: T-6510
2 11 12 Creswell John W M Head M Dec 26 1866 34
2 12 12 Creswell Bertha A F Wife M Apr 25 1875 25
2 13 12 Creswell Marion G. F Daughter S Jun 6 1897 3
2 14 12 Creswell Roy S. M Son S Dec 14 1898 2
2 15 12 Creswell Wm. R. M Father M Aug 16 1827 73
2 16 12 Creswell Mary Ann F Mother M May 6 1832 68
2 17 12 Creswell Emma S. F Sister S Feb 9 1871 30

- 1931 brother William R’s obituary, 19 Dec 1931 “-SUDDEN DEATH -- Mr. William R Craswell of North St. Elenaors, died very suddenly on Wednesday afternoon at his home. ... his second wife, who is left to mourn, was formerly Miss Adams, of O’Leary. One child, Robert, is also left: also a brother, John, in Alberta and one sister, Mrs. Atkins of Maine, USA to whom sympathy is extended. The funeral takes place today at one o’clock.-S.”

RESEARCH NOTES
- from another researcher: iii Emma Craswell #70270 Occ./Title: ?.
Emma Susanna married ATKINS. Born ca 1870.
536. Frederick James CRASWELL (William Rufus*10, Catherine COMPTON9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born abt 1874 in St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Christened on 26 Mar 1874 in St Marys Anglican Church, Summerside, Prince, PEI, Canada.

- 1874 PEI Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Frederick James Craswell
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 26 March 1874
Officiating Clergy Thos. B McLean
Father's Name Rufus Craswell
Church Name St. Mary's Anglican
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 36
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