Eleventh Generation
Family of Harry Alfred* Newman COMPTON (81) & Sarah Williams (Davies?) TANTON
93. Jemima COMPTON (Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Charlotte Lisle NEWMAN8, Joanna WHITAKER7, Jeremiah6, Jeremiah5, Margaret LISLE4, John3, William2, Anthony1) 
. Born on 27 Oct 1844 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in St. Eleanor's, PEI, Canada. Jemima died in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, on 28 May 1921; she was 76. Buried on 31 May 1921 in Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada.
- 1856 Baptised at St. John's Church, at same time as 3 siblings.
Child's Full Name Jemima Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
- Born 27 Oct 1844 in PEI, and died 28 May 1921 in Charlottetown, PEI.
- Bur.: 31 May 1921, Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI
- Cause of Death: Heart trouble
- 8 children listed
- MARRIAGE: Married by license by Rev. Herbert Read. Witnesses James Tanton Roy S. Miller and ? Compton.
- 1921 death notice:
Duchemin, Mrs. Jemima [nee Jemima Compton]
Summerside Journal - 1 June 1921, page 5, col. 5
The death took place suddenly in Charlottetown on Sunday evening of Mrs. Jemima Duchemin, well and favorably known in Summerside and vicinity. The deceased lady, who was 80 years of age, was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by five sons, Harry, Alfred, Ernest, Wesley and Frank; one brother, Mr. H. A. Compton, Summerside; and one sister, Mrs. Webster, formerly of Summerside. The funeral was held this (Tuesday) afternoon.
[The Mrs. Webster mentioned should have been Mrs. Webber. Jemima’s sister Eleanor (Nellie) who married George Webber and moved to Vancouver BC.]
RESEARCH NOTES:
- sources vary on number and names of children. Perhaps 9: 8 boys (including Henry Pope Duchemin) and one girl (Lillian b. abt 1884) or Julia. One son, b 1882 d. 1890 died in a firearm mishandling.
. Born on 27 Oct 1844 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in St. Eleanor's, PEI, Canada. Jemima died in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada, on 28 May 1921; she was 76. Buried on 31 May 1921 in Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada.- 1856 Baptised at St. John's Church, at same time as 3 siblings.
Child's Full Name Jemima Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
- Born 27 Oct 1844 in PEI, and died 28 May 1921 in Charlottetown, PEI.
- Bur.: 31 May 1921, Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI
- Cause of Death: Heart trouble
- 8 children listed
- MARRIAGE: Married by license by Rev. Herbert Read. Witnesses James Tanton Roy S. Miller and ? Compton.
- 1921 death notice:
Duchemin, Mrs. Jemima [nee Jemima Compton]
Summerside Journal - 1 June 1921, page 5, col. 5
The death took place suddenly in Charlottetown on Sunday evening of Mrs. Jemima Duchemin, well and favorably known in Summerside and vicinity. The deceased lady, who was 80 years of age, was predeceased by her husband. She is survived by five sons, Harry, Alfred, Ernest, Wesley and Frank; one brother, Mr. H. A. Compton, Summerside; and one sister, Mrs. Webster, formerly of Summerside. The funeral was held this (Tuesday) afternoon.
[The Mrs. Webster mentioned should have been Mrs. Webber. Jemima’s sister Eleanor (Nellie) who married George Webber and moved to Vancouver BC.]
RESEARCH NOTES:
- sources vary on number and names of children. Perhaps 9: 8 boys (including Henry Pope Duchemin) and one girl (Lillian b. abt 1884) or Julia. One son, b 1882 d. 1890 died in a firearm mishandling.
On 18 Jun 1864 when Jemima was 19, she married Albert Duval DUCHEMIN , son of Watson DUCHEMIN (1790-1872) & Sarah Fewins “Sally” CLARK (1797-1868), in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Born on 13 Feb 1838 in Charlottetown, PEI. Albert Duval died in Charlottetown, PEI, on 25 Dec 1918; he was 80. Buried on 27 Dec 1918 in Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI. Christened on 10 Jul 1838 in Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI. Occupation: 1881: Blockmaker, 1901: Manufacturer.
- 1838 PEI Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Albert Devalle Duchemin
Birth Date 13 February 1838
Place of Birth Charlottetown
Baptismal Date 13 February 1838
Officiating Clergy R Knight
Father's Name Watson Duchemin
Mother's Name Sally
Church Name Trinity (First Methodist)
Church Location Charlottetown
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 7
- 1881 Census: Charlottetown Royalty, Queens Co.
- Albert D. Duchemin Blockmaker 42 French b. P.E.I. Weslyan Methodist
- Alfred E. Clerk 16
- Albert E. 14
- Henry Pope 12
- Watson F. 10
- Edmund H. 8
- Jemima 39
- Wesley N. 6
- John M. 2 Months
- 1891 Census: Charlottetown
- Dishman Albert D. 53 F.b. Gurnsey M.b. Eng.
- Jemima 49 P.E.I. P.E.I.
- Alfred 26
- Ernest 24
- Hildreth 18
- Wesley 16
- Francis 10
- 1901 Census: Charlottetown
- Duchman Albert D. M 13 Feb 1840 French Methodist Manufacturer
- Jamima M 27 Oct 1844
- Hildrick E. son M 7 Nov 1872 bookeeper
- Willey N. son 2 Feb 1875 foreman
- Francis M. son 15 Feb 1881 watchmaker
- Minnie M
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 12 Aug 1914, p.5
A. D. and Mrs. Duchemin, of Charlottetown, are visiting in Summerside, the guests of H. A. and Mrs. Compton.
- likely Albert Duval Duchemin and he wife Jemima (nee Compton).
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 24 Jun 1914, p.5
H. A. and Mrs. Compton were in Charlottetown the other day attending the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Duchemin. The fine old couple received many congratulations on the interesting event celebrated and were presented with a purse of gold.
- 1918 death notice:
Duchemin, Albert D.
Agriculturist - 28 December 1918, page 5, col. 1
The death occurred in Charlottetown on Wednesday of Albert D. Duchemin, aged 81 years. Mr. H. A. Compton, Summerside, was a brother of the deceased.
[I am sure that it meant brother in law.].
- 1918 tombstone gives Alberts date of birth as 1837
Sherwood Cemetery, Lot33-4, Section W, grave 757: DUCHEMN: Albert D. DUCHEMIN, 1837-1918. His w., Jemima COMPTON, 1840-1921.
RESEARCH NOTES
- NAME: previously listed as Albert Duchemin
- PARENTS: Watson Duchemin (1790 - 1872) and Sarah Fewins Clark (1797 - 1868)
- 2 of Albert’s sisters married Tanton brothers.
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
Born 13 Feb 1838 in Charlottetown, PEI, and died 25 Dec 1918 in Charlottetown, PEI.
He married JEMIMA COMPTON Abt. 1863 in PEI
More About ALBERT DUVAL DUCHEMIN:
Bapt.: 10 Jul 1838, Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI
Bur.: 27 Dec 1918, Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI
Rel: Methodist
Res.: Charlottetown, PEI
, son of Watson DUCHEMIN (1790-1872) & Sarah Fewins “Sally” CLARK (1797-1868), in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Born on 13 Feb 1838 in Charlottetown, PEI. Albert Duval died in Charlottetown, PEI, on 25 Dec 1918; he was 80. Buried on 27 Dec 1918 in Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI. Christened on 10 Jul 1838 in Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI. Occupation: 1881: Blockmaker, 1901: Manufacturer.- 1838 PEI Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Albert Devalle Duchemin
Birth Date 13 February 1838
Place of Birth Charlottetown
Baptismal Date 13 February 1838
Officiating Clergy R Knight
Father's Name Watson Duchemin
Mother's Name Sally
Church Name Trinity (First Methodist)
Church Location Charlottetown
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 7
- 1881 Census: Charlottetown Royalty, Queens Co.
- Albert D. Duchemin Blockmaker 42 French b. P.E.I. Weslyan Methodist
- Alfred E. Clerk 16
- Albert E. 14
- Henry Pope 12
- Watson F. 10
- Edmund H. 8
- Jemima 39
- Wesley N. 6
- John M. 2 Months
- 1891 Census: Charlottetown
- Dishman Albert D. 53 F.b. Gurnsey M.b. Eng.
- Jemima 49 P.E.I. P.E.I.
- Alfred 26
- Ernest 24
- Hildreth 18
- Wesley 16
- Francis 10
- 1901 Census: Charlottetown
- Duchman Albert D. M 13 Feb 1840 French Methodist Manufacturer
- Jamima M 27 Oct 1844
- Hildrick E. son M 7 Nov 1872 bookeeper
- Willey N. son 2 Feb 1875 foreman
- Francis M. son 15 Feb 1881 watchmaker
- Minnie M
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 12 Aug 1914, p.5
A. D. and Mrs. Duchemin, of Charlottetown, are visiting in Summerside, the guests of H. A. and Mrs. Compton.
- likely Albert Duval Duchemin and he wife Jemima (nee Compton).
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 24 Jun 1914, p.5
H. A. and Mrs. Compton were in Charlottetown the other day attending the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Duchemin. The fine old couple received many congratulations on the interesting event celebrated and were presented with a purse of gold.
- 1918 death notice:
Duchemin, Albert D.
Agriculturist - 28 December 1918, page 5, col. 1
The death occurred in Charlottetown on Wednesday of Albert D. Duchemin, aged 81 years. Mr. H. A. Compton, Summerside, was a brother of the deceased.
[I am sure that it meant brother in law.].
- 1918 tombstone gives Alberts date of birth as 1837
Sherwood Cemetery, Lot33-4, Section W, grave 757: DUCHEMN: Albert D. DUCHEMIN, 1837-1918. His w., Jemima COMPTON, 1840-1921.
RESEARCH NOTES
- NAME: previously listed as Albert Duchemin
- PARENTS: Watson Duchemin (1790 - 1872) and Sarah Fewins Clark (1797 - 1868)
- 2 of Albert’s sisters married Tanton brothers.
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
Born 13 Feb 1838 in Charlottetown, PEI, and died 25 Dec 1918 in Charlottetown, PEI.
He married JEMIMA COMPTON Abt. 1863 in PEI
More About ALBERT DUVAL DUCHEMIN:
Bapt.: 10 Jul 1838, Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI
Bur.: 27 Dec 1918, Sherwood Cemetery, Charlottetown, PEI
Rel: Methodist
Res.: Charlottetown, PEI
They had the following children:
157i.
Alfred Compton DUCHEMIN (1865-1955)
158ii.
Albert Ernest* DUCHEMIN (1867-1953)
159iii.
Henry Pope “Harry” DUCHEMIN (1869-1950)
160iv.
Watson Fewins DUCHEMIN (Died as Child) (1870-1884)
161v.
Edmond Hildreth* DUCHEMIN (1872-1934)
162vi.
Wesley Newman DUCHEMIN (1875-1914)
163vii.
William Eugene DUCHEMIN (Died as Infant) (1877-1878)
164viii.
Francis Millman “Frank” DUCHEMIN (1881-1956)
165ix.
John M. DUCHEMIN (1881-)
166x.
Julia DUCHEMIN (Died as Child) (-1891)
94. Mary Hannah / Ann COMPTON (Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Charlotte Lisle NEWMAN8, Joanna WHITAKER7, Jeremiah6, Jeremiah5, Margaret LISLE4, John3, William2, Anthony1) . Born on 12 Aug 1846 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in Richmond Parish, PEI, Canada. Mary Hannah / Ann died in Portland Parish, St John City, NB, Canada, on 7 May 1885; she was 38. Buried on 9 May 1885 in St John Rural Cemetery (later in Fernhill), NB, Canada.
-1856 BAPTISED: St. John's Church PEI, at same time as 3 siblings (Eleanor Mary, Harry Alfred and Jemima Compton) .
Child's Full Name Mary Ann Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- 1885 DEATH: She died in a Diptheria epidemic in 1885 in St John, NB, along with her 3 youngest children. According to death notice in the The Daily Sun newspaper of May 9, 1885, 4 of her children died just before her between Apr 18 and May 6, 1885. Mary Hannah w/o George Green, 41st year, died on May 7, 1885 in City of Portland (St John, NB) of diphtheria. “Funeral Saturday from her residence Adelaid Road, Portland, 2:30 pm”
- Photocopies of 2, possibly 3 photos of Mary Hannah (Compton) Green (1840-1909) submitted to the PEI archives by his granddaughter Edith Josephine Green
RESEARCH NOTES:
- First names originally entered as Mary Ann; others show Mary Hannah
- Not sure of birth date - too close as it stands to her sister Gerturde. Late group baptism doesn’t help. If birth order is correct, she may have been born 1846 instead of 1844?
- Married name Green. Unable to find marriage record.
- Husband entered as Harry Green (source unknown); others say George.
- Did she marry George Creen and have sons Frank, Alfred and Charles?
- Note from Rose Hawthorne: I did find Mary Hannah Compton marrying George Green on the Island Register, under Descendants of Samuel Green. George Green is Third generation, number 9. They moved to New Brunswick after marriage, and lived in St. John. Mary Hannah and her 3 youngest children died in a Diptheria epidemic in 1885. There is also some info on the New Brunswick site. The oldest son Frank (Verner) married and came to Victoria.
. Born on 12 Aug 1846 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in Richmond Parish, PEI, Canada. Mary Hannah / Ann died in Portland Parish, St John City, NB, Canada, on 7 May 1885; she was 38. Buried on 9 May 1885 in St John Rural Cemetery (later in Fernhill), NB, Canada.-1856 BAPTISED: St. John's Church PEI, at same time as 3 siblings (Eleanor Mary, Harry Alfred and Jemima Compton) .
Child's Full Name Mary Ann Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- 1885 DEATH: She died in a Diptheria epidemic in 1885 in St John, NB, along with her 3 youngest children. According to death notice in the The Daily Sun newspaper of May 9, 1885, 4 of her children died just before her between Apr 18 and May 6, 1885. Mary Hannah w/o George Green, 41st year, died on May 7, 1885 in City of Portland (St John, NB) of diphtheria. “Funeral Saturday from her residence Adelaid Road, Portland, 2:30 pm”
- Photocopies of 2, possibly 3 photos of Mary Hannah (Compton) Green (1840-1909) submitted to the PEI archives by his granddaughter Edith Josephine Green
RESEARCH NOTES:
- First names originally entered as Mary Ann; others show Mary Hannah
- Not sure of birth date - too close as it stands to her sister Gerturde. Late group baptism doesn’t help. If birth order is correct, she may have been born 1846 instead of 1844?
- Married name Green. Unable to find marriage record.
- Husband entered as Harry Green (source unknown); others say George.
- Did she marry George Creen and have sons Frank, Alfred and Charles?
- Note from Rose Hawthorne: I did find Mary Hannah Compton marrying George Green on the Island Register, under Descendants of Samuel Green. George Green is Third generation, number 9. They moved to New Brunswick after marriage, and lived in St. John. Mary Hannah and her 3 youngest children died in a Diptheria epidemic in 1885. There is also some info on the New Brunswick site. The oldest son Frank (Verner) married and came to Victoria.
On 20 Jul 1872 when Mary Hannah / Ann was 25, she married George GREEN , son of Charles Tabor GREEN (1813-1880) & Phoebe Edith LINKLETTER (1814-1857), in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Born on 10 Sep 1840 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. George died in St John, NB, Canada, on 18 Jun 1909; he was 68. Buried on 18 Jun 1909 in St John Rural Cemetery (Fernhill), St John, NB, Canada. Occupation: Labourer, Ship Builder.
- From another researcher: George Green, son of Charles Tabor Green and Phoebe [Edith] Linkletter, both of St Eleanors, PEI, Canada. George, b. 10 Sep 1840 in St. Eleanor's, Lot 17, PEI, d. 8 Jun 1909 in St. John, New Brunswick, buried 18 Jun 1909 in St. John's Rural Cem., St. John's, NB, ref number Captain, occupation Labourer, Ship Builder.
- 1871 Census of Canada
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Religion: Church Of England
Origin: English
Province: New Brunswick
District: Queens
District Number: 177
Subdistrict: Cambridge
Subdistrict Number: e
Household Members:
Name Age
Calvin H Purdy 30 - M, 30, NB, Baptist, Dutch, farmer
Deborah A Purdy 23 - F, 23, NB, Baptist, English
Charles J Purdy 1 - M, 1, NB, Baptist Dutch
Tamer R Purdy 70 - F, 70, NB, Baptist, Irish
Elizabeth Purdy 79 - F, 79, NB, Irish
George Green 30 - M, 30, PEI, CofE, English, Sailor
1881 Census of Canada
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 40
Birth Year: 1841
Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Religion: Church of England
Nationality: English
Occupation: Lime Burner
Province: New Brunswick
District Number: 25
District: Saint John
Sub-District Number: G
Subdistrict: Portland Ward 5
Household Members:
- 1881 Canada census, living in Portland Ward 5, Saint John, New Brunswick
Name Age - all Ch of Eng, English
George Green 40 - M, 40, PEI, Lime Burner, married
Mary A. Green 36 - F, 36, PEI, married
Frank Green 7 - M, 7, NB
Ella C. Green 6 - F, 6, NB
Charles T. Green 4 - M, 4, NB
George Green 2 - M, 2, NB
Sarah G. Green 10/12 - F, 10/12, June, NB
- 1891 Census of Canada [9 Apr 1891]
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Religion: Church of England
French Canadian: No
Father's Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother's Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Province: New Brunswick
District Number: 20
District: Saint John City
Subdistrict: Portland Stanley Ward
Household Members:
-1891 Canada census, living in Saint John City, Portland Stanley Ward, NB
Name Age
George Green 50 - M, 50, W. b PEI, parents PEI, CofE, lime burner, employs 17,
Frank Green 17 - M, 17, S, NB, parents PEI, CofE, student
Charles Green 14 - M, 14, S, NB, parents PEI, CofE
Alfred Green 12 - M, 12, S, NB, parents PEI,CofE
On the same page in a different household [all parents born PEI, all methodist [relationship not known]:
M??g?? H Green - M, 39, M, PEI, corn meal miller
Jemima Green, F, 33, M, wife PEI,
Maud Green, F, 13, daughter, PEI,
Mabel Green, F, !2, daughter, PEI,
Ethel Green, F, 10, daughter b PEI
Alberta Green, F, 7, daughter, NB,
William Green, M, 3, son, NB
Edna? Green, F, 1, daughter, NB
- 1901 Census of Canada
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 60
Birth Day & Month: 10 Sep
Birth Year: 1840
Birthplace: Pe
Relation to Head of House: Head
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: Church Of England
Occupation: Lime Mfe
Province: New Brunswick
District: Saint John (city/cité)
District Number: 21
Sub-District: Saint John (City/Cité) Stanley (Ward/Quartier)
Sub-District Number: L-1
Household Members:
Name Age
George Green 60 - M, W, head, M, 10 Sep 1840, 60, PEI, English, C of Eng, Lime Mfr., employer
Margaret Green 40 - F, W, wife, F, 18 Oct 1860, 40, PEI, Scotch, Presbyterian
Alfred Green 22 - M, W, son, S, 21 Jan 1879, 22, NB, English C of E, student
[next door is living Major and Jemima Green and 8 children]
- 1906: in a 1906 letter from his second wife Margaret to her brother Charles Taylor in Malpeque, Lot 18, PEI:
“George sends you his loving sympathy and I know of no one that can enter into your feelings more. His youngest girl died on Apr 18th 1885, two little boys April 27 and on May 6 his eldest daughter and on the folliowng night his wife died. He was all alone in the house, was changing a poultice on her when she died. It was in the middle of the night and he has told me that he went out on the stoop and felt as if God and man had forsaken him. You know the neighbors were afraid of the diphtheria and scarlet fever and he could not get a nurse of any kind. When he returned from the double funeral to his lonely home, where of his three remaining boys one was quarantine in one ______ with scarlet fever and the eldest in another with diphtheria and he didn’t know where to look for any help. God brught him through it all and now he has such calm trusting faith.”
- 1909: Published 6/23/1909 in the Summerside Journal, Green 5 1, Death of George Green in St. John, formerly of N. St. Eleanor's. Married to Mary Anne Compton and then Margaret Taylor, both of Summerside
- Obituary of Captain George Green (Clipping from a Saint John newspaper, no name no date):
“Residents of the NOrth End and other parts of the city will read with regret of the death of Captain George Green which occurred last evening at his residence, 250 Millidge Avenue. Mr. Green, who was a member of the firm of Purdy and Green, lime burners, was stricken with paralysis on the 8th inst. He had been out doors just a few minutes before the stroke, attending to his usual business, and apparently was in good health. He never seemed to rally but sank gradually till he passed away yesterday.
“Captain Green was born in PE Island sixty-eight years ago. He came to New Brunswick when twenty-one years of age and had resided in the NOrth End ever since. So great wa the confidence felt by his neighbors in his business ability and probity of character that when three years ago he opposed Ald. McGoldrick he came within a very few votes of defeating the alderman from Stanley ward. Captina Green first engaged in the shipping business. He built the schooner J. W Scott and sailed in her as master in the coasting trade till thirty-five years ago when he sold out and went into the lime burining business with D. J. PUrdy.
“He was a prominent member of St. LUke’s church and was a stanch temperance man all his life. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary Ann (Hannah) Compton, a native of PE Island. She died on May 7, 1885. Three sons by this marriage survive: Frank C, and Alfred H of Nelson (B.C.) and Charles T. of this city. About eleven years ago, Captian Green married as his second wife MIss Margaret Taylor of PE Island who survives him. There are also three brothers: Major H Green of St. John; Wellington Green of Gran Lake; James Warburton Green of PE Island; and two sisters: Mrs. Arthur Craig of Springfield (Mass.) and Mrs. Yeaton of Brooklyn. Four half brothers and one half sister also survive. One of Captain Green’s sons, Alfred H., f Nelson (B.C.) arrived in the city on Thursday afternoon. The funeral will be on Sunday afternoon.”
- Photocopies of 3 photos of George Green (1840-1909) submitted to the PEI archives by his granddaughter Edith Josephine Green
RESEARCH NOTE:
- First name originally entered as Harry; changed to George, according to a Green family tree on the Island Register site (green2.html #9).
- Online NS Death Index for George Green, gives date (of death) as 1909-06-18 (not June 8 as previously entered)
- death certificate says George Green died June 18/09 at Residence (250 Millidge Ave, Saint John City and County, NB), age 68 years from “apoptexy, sudden”, born PEI, occupation looks like lime burner???
, son of Charles Tabor GREEN (1813-1880) & Phoebe Edith LINKLETTER (1814-1857), in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Born on 10 Sep 1840 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. George died in St John, NB, Canada, on 18 Jun 1909; he was 68. Buried on 18 Jun 1909 in St John Rural Cemetery (Fernhill), St John, NB, Canada. Occupation: Labourer, Ship Builder.- From another researcher: George Green, son of Charles Tabor Green and Phoebe [Edith] Linkletter, both of St Eleanors, PEI, Canada. George, b. 10 Sep 1840 in St. Eleanor's, Lot 17, PEI, d. 8 Jun 1909 in St. John, New Brunswick, buried 18 Jun 1909 in St. John's Rural Cem., St. John's, NB, ref number Captain, occupation Labourer, Ship Builder.
- 1871 Census of Canada
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Religion: Church Of England
Origin: English
Province: New Brunswick
District: Queens
District Number: 177
Subdistrict: Cambridge
Subdistrict Number: e
Household Members:
Name Age
Calvin H Purdy 30 - M, 30, NB, Baptist, Dutch, farmer
Deborah A Purdy 23 - F, 23, NB, Baptist, English
Charles J Purdy 1 - M, 1, NB, Baptist Dutch
Tamer R Purdy 70 - F, 70, NB, Baptist, Irish
Elizabeth Purdy 79 - F, 79, NB, Irish
George Green 30 - M, 30, PEI, CofE, English, Sailor
1881 Census of Canada
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 40
Birth Year: 1841
Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Religion: Church of England
Nationality: English
Occupation: Lime Burner
Province: New Brunswick
District Number: 25
District: Saint John
Sub-District Number: G
Subdistrict: Portland Ward 5
Household Members:
- 1881 Canada census, living in Portland Ward 5, Saint John, New Brunswick
Name Age - all Ch of Eng, English
George Green 40 - M, 40, PEI, Lime Burner, married
Mary A. Green 36 - F, 36, PEI, married
Frank Green 7 - M, 7, NB
Ella C. Green 6 - F, 6, NB
Charles T. Green 4 - M, 4, NB
George Green 2 - M, 2, NB
Sarah G. Green 10/12 - F, 10/12, June, NB
- 1891 Census of Canada [9 Apr 1891]
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1841
Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Religion: Church of England
French Canadian: No
Father's Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother's Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Province: New Brunswick
District Number: 20
District: Saint John City
Subdistrict: Portland Stanley Ward
Household Members:
-1891 Canada census, living in Saint John City, Portland Stanley Ward, NB
Name Age
George Green 50 - M, 50, W. b PEI, parents PEI, CofE, lime burner, employs 17,
Frank Green 17 - M, 17, S, NB, parents PEI, CofE, student
Charles Green 14 - M, 14, S, NB, parents PEI, CofE
Alfred Green 12 - M, 12, S, NB, parents PEI,CofE
On the same page in a different household [all parents born PEI, all methodist [relationship not known]:
M??g?? H Green - M, 39, M, PEI, corn meal miller
Jemima Green, F, 33, M, wife PEI,
Maud Green, F, 13, daughter, PEI,
Mabel Green, F, !2, daughter, PEI,
Ethel Green, F, 10, daughter b PEI
Alberta Green, F, 7, daughter, NB,
William Green, M, 3, son, NB
Edna? Green, F, 1, daughter, NB
- 1901 Census of Canada
Name: George Green
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 60
Birth Day & Month: 10 Sep
Birth Year: 1840
Birthplace: Pe
Relation to Head of House: Head
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: Church Of England
Occupation: Lime Mfe
Province: New Brunswick
District: Saint John (city/cité)
District Number: 21
Sub-District: Saint John (City/Cité) Stanley (Ward/Quartier)
Sub-District Number: L-1
Household Members:
Name Age
George Green 60 - M, W, head, M, 10 Sep 1840, 60, PEI, English, C of Eng, Lime Mfr., employer
Margaret Green 40 - F, W, wife, F, 18 Oct 1860, 40, PEI, Scotch, Presbyterian
Alfred Green 22 - M, W, son, S, 21 Jan 1879, 22, NB, English C of E, student
[next door is living Major and Jemima Green and 8 children]
- 1906: in a 1906 letter from his second wife Margaret to her brother Charles Taylor in Malpeque, Lot 18, PEI:
“George sends you his loving sympathy and I know of no one that can enter into your feelings more. His youngest girl died on Apr 18th 1885, two little boys April 27 and on May 6 his eldest daughter and on the folliowng night his wife died. He was all alone in the house, was changing a poultice on her when she died. It was in the middle of the night and he has told me that he went out on the stoop and felt as if God and man had forsaken him. You know the neighbors were afraid of the diphtheria and scarlet fever and he could not get a nurse of any kind. When he returned from the double funeral to his lonely home, where of his three remaining boys one was quarantine in one ______ with scarlet fever and the eldest in another with diphtheria and he didn’t know where to look for any help. God brught him through it all and now he has such calm trusting faith.”
- 1909: Published 6/23/1909 in the Summerside Journal, Green 5 1, Death of George Green in St. John, formerly of N. St. Eleanor's. Married to Mary Anne Compton and then Margaret Taylor, both of Summerside
- Obituary of Captain George Green (Clipping from a Saint John newspaper, no name no date):
“Residents of the NOrth End and other parts of the city will read with regret of the death of Captain George Green which occurred last evening at his residence, 250 Millidge Avenue. Mr. Green, who was a member of the firm of Purdy and Green, lime burners, was stricken with paralysis on the 8th inst. He had been out doors just a few minutes before the stroke, attending to his usual business, and apparently was in good health. He never seemed to rally but sank gradually till he passed away yesterday.
“Captain Green was born in PE Island sixty-eight years ago. He came to New Brunswick when twenty-one years of age and had resided in the NOrth End ever since. So great wa the confidence felt by his neighbors in his business ability and probity of character that when three years ago he opposed Ald. McGoldrick he came within a very few votes of defeating the alderman from Stanley ward. Captina Green first engaged in the shipping business. He built the schooner J. W Scott and sailed in her as master in the coasting trade till thirty-five years ago when he sold out and went into the lime burining business with D. J. PUrdy.
“He was a prominent member of St. LUke’s church and was a stanch temperance man all his life. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary Ann (Hannah) Compton, a native of PE Island. She died on May 7, 1885. Three sons by this marriage survive: Frank C, and Alfred H of Nelson (B.C.) and Charles T. of this city. About eleven years ago, Captian Green married as his second wife MIss Margaret Taylor of PE Island who survives him. There are also three brothers: Major H Green of St. John; Wellington Green of Gran Lake; James Warburton Green of PE Island; and two sisters: Mrs. Arthur Craig of Springfield (Mass.) and Mrs. Yeaton of Brooklyn. Four half brothers and one half sister also survive. One of Captain Green’s sons, Alfred H., f Nelson (B.C.) arrived in the city on Thursday afternoon. The funeral will be on Sunday afternoon.”
- Photocopies of 3 photos of George Green (1840-1909) submitted to the PEI archives by his granddaughter Edith Josephine Green
RESEARCH NOTE:
- First name originally entered as Harry; changed to George, according to a Green family tree on the Island Register site (green2.html #9).
- Online NS Death Index for George Green, gives date (of death) as 1909-06-18 (not June 8 as previously entered)
- death certificate says George Green died June 18/09 at Residence (250 Millidge Ave, Saint John City and County, NB), age 68 years from “apoptexy, sudden”, born PEI, occupation looks like lime burner???
They had the following children:
167i.
Frank Verner* Compton GREEN (1873-1963)
168ii.
Ella GREEN (Died as Child) (1875-1885)
169iii.
Charles Tabor GREEN (1876-1951)
170iv.
Alfred Harold “George” GREEN (1879-1941)
171v.
Sarah Gertrude* GREEN (Died as Child) (1880-1885)
172vi.
Horace GREEN (Died as Child) (1882-1885)
173vii.
Ernest GREEN (Died as Infant) (1885-1885)
95. Eleanor Mary “Nellie” COMPTON (Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Charlotte Lisle NEWMAN8, Joanna WHITAKER7, Jeremiah6, Jeremiah5, Margaret LISLE4, John3, William2, Anthony1) . Born on 27 Jun 1848 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in St. Eleanor's, PEI, Canada. Eleanor Mary “Nellie” died in 4464 14th Ave West, Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 6 Nov 1924; she was 76. Buried on 8 Nov 1924 in Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
- Daughter of Alfred Compton of PEI and Sarah
- BAPTISED: St. John's Church, at same time as 3 siblings.
Child's Full Name Eleanor Mary Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- MARRIAGE: J.W. Forsythe. witnesses Arthur Craswell, Eliza Mills
- 1881 Census, Census Place Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Family History Library Film 1375798, NA Film Number C-13162, District 1, Sub-district Q, Page Number 70, Household Number 314:
- George L. WEBBER M Male English 33 Prince Edward Island Cabinet Maker Unitarian
- Eleonor M. WEBBER M Female English 31 Prince Edward Island Church of England
- Frederick M. WEBBER Male English 5 Prince Edward Island Church of England
- William J. WEBBER Male English 2 Prince Edward Island Church of England
- James H. COMPTON Male English 20 Ireland Cabinet Maker Church of England
- James PASSMORE Male English 25 Prince Edward Island Upholsterer Church of England
- Bessie LAMBERT Female English 13 Prince Edward Island S... Church of England
- 1901 Canada Census
District: PE PRINCE (East/Est) (#133)
Subdistrict: Summerside (Town/Ville) A-1 Page 16
Details: Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6509:
29 156 Webber Geo. L. M Head M Feb 7 1848 53
30 156 Webber Elinor(?) M. F Wife M Jun 27 1848 52
31 156 Webber Gertrude L. F Daughter S May 28 1882 19
32 156 Webber Geo. W. M Son S Apr 30 1884 17
33 156 Webber Edith M. F Daughter S May 2 1886 14
34 156 Webber Edward M Son S Sep 30 1888 12
35 156 Webber Herbert C. M Son S Oct 8 1890 10
- 1911 Canada census:
Prince Edward Island / Prince / 45 Summerside / page 5
7 40 Webber George M Head M Feb 1847 64
8 40 Webber Eleanor F Wife M Jun 1848 62
- Emigrated from Prince Edward Island in 1912 with husband and children. Lived in Victoria, B.C. until 1923, lastly on Huxley Street, moved to Vancouver, B.C. in 1924.
- no headstones on graves.
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
ELEANOR MARY COMPTON - She was born 27 Jun 1848, and died 06 Nov 1924 in Vancouver, BC.
- She is said to have done a large painting of the Ardgowan Estate which was given to Parks Canada and then to the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation.
- Eleanor died at home where she had lived with her husband (not listed) at 4464 14th Ave West for the past year, having lived in BC for the past 12 years. She died of carcinoma of stomach and breast at an age of 76 years, 4 months, 10 days. Her son H. C. Webber of 4464 14th West was the informant.
. Born on 27 Jun 1848 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in St. Eleanor's, PEI, Canada. Eleanor Mary “Nellie” died in 4464 14th Ave West, Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 6 Nov 1924; she was 76. Buried on 8 Nov 1924 in Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada.- Daughter of Alfred Compton of PEI and Sarah
- BAPTISED: St. John's Church, at same time as 3 siblings.
Child's Full Name Eleanor Mary Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- MARRIAGE: J.W. Forsythe. witnesses Arthur Craswell, Eliza Mills
- 1881 Census, Census Place Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Family History Library Film 1375798, NA Film Number C-13162, District 1, Sub-district Q, Page Number 70, Household Number 314:
- George L. WEBBER M Male English 33 Prince Edward Island Cabinet Maker Unitarian
- Eleonor M. WEBBER M Female English 31 Prince Edward Island Church of England
- Frederick M. WEBBER Male English 5 Prince Edward Island Church of England
- William J. WEBBER Male English 2 Prince Edward Island Church of England
- James H. COMPTON Male English 20 Ireland Cabinet Maker Church of England
- James PASSMORE Male English 25 Prince Edward Island Upholsterer Church of England
- Bessie LAMBERT Female English 13 Prince Edward Island S... Church of England
- 1901 Canada Census
District: PE PRINCE (East/Est) (#133)
Subdistrict: Summerside (Town/Ville) A-1 Page 16
Details: Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6509:
29 156 Webber Geo. L. M Head M Feb 7 1848 53
30 156 Webber Elinor(?) M. F Wife M Jun 27 1848 52
31 156 Webber Gertrude L. F Daughter S May 28 1882 19
32 156 Webber Geo. W. M Son S Apr 30 1884 17
33 156 Webber Edith M. F Daughter S May 2 1886 14
34 156 Webber Edward M Son S Sep 30 1888 12
35 156 Webber Herbert C. M Son S Oct 8 1890 10
- 1911 Canada census:
Prince Edward Island / Prince / 45 Summerside / page 5
7 40 Webber George M Head M Feb 1847 64
8 40 Webber Eleanor F Wife M Jun 1848 62
- Emigrated from Prince Edward Island in 1912 with husband and children. Lived in Victoria, B.C. until 1923, lastly on Huxley Street, moved to Vancouver, B.C. in 1924.
- no headstones on graves.
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
ELEANOR MARY COMPTON - She was born 27 Jun 1848, and died 06 Nov 1924 in Vancouver, BC.
- She is said to have done a large painting of the Ardgowan Estate which was given to Parks Canada and then to the P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation.
- Eleanor died at home where she had lived with her husband (not listed) at 4464 14th Ave West for the past year, having lived in BC for the past 12 years. She died of carcinoma of stomach and breast at an age of 76 years, 4 months, 10 days. Her son H. C. Webber of 4464 14th West was the informant.
On 26 Jun 1873 when Eleanor Mary “Nellie” was 24, she married George Lemuel WEBBER , son of James Frederick WEBBER (ca1818-) & Henrietta Fewins DUCHEMIN (1818-), in St John’s Anglican, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Born on 7 Feb 1845 in Charlottetown, PEI. Christened on 15 Mar 1846 in Trinity First Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. George Lemuel died in Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 27 May 1927; he was 82. Buried on 30 May 1927 in Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Occupation: Furniture Manufacturor. Religion: Methodist.
- PARENTS: James Frederick Webber (1819 - 1904) and Henrietta Fuens Duchemin (1818 - 1901) who lived in Charlottetown, had a family, moved to and died in Massachusetts, USA (Boston area). George is the only child who returned to PEI.
- 1846 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885"
name: George Lemuel Webber
[birth: 7 Mar 1846, Charlottetown PEI]
event: Baptism
event date: 15 Mar 1846
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island
[location of records: Trinity Church, Charlottetown, First Methodist Church]
father: James Webber
mother: Henrietta
[clergy: John B Strong]
volume: 2
page: 39
film number: 1487767
digital folder number: 004594559
image number: 05065
- 1881 Census: Summerside (Dist 1, Sub district Q, page 70, household 314)
George L. Webber Cabinet Maker age 33 b. P.E.I. Unitarian
Eleonor M. 31 PEI Ch. of Eng.
Frederick M. 5 PEI Ch. of Eng.
William J. 2 PEI Ch. of Eng.
James H. Compton cabinet Maker 20 Ireland Ch. of Eng.
James Passmore upholsterer 25 P.E.I. Ch. of Eng.
Bessie Lambert S.... 13 PEI Ch. of Eng.
- 1891 Census summerside PEI
Webber, George L. age 48 F.b. Eng. Mb. England Methodist
Eleanor 42 P.E.I P.E.I. Ch. of Eng.
william son 10
Gertrude dau 8
George son 6
Edith dau 4
Frederick son 2
not named son .42
- 1901 Census Summerside
Webber, George L. 7 Feb 1848 cabinet maker Methodist
Eleanor wife 24 June 1848 Episcopalian
Gertrude dau 28 May 1882 Meth.
George W. son 30 apr 1884 "
Edith W. dau. 2 May 1886 "
Edwin son 30 Sep 1888
Herbert C. son 8 Oct 1890
- George Webber formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Alfred Compton to operate a furniture factory in Summerside, PEI
- George was a furniture manufacturer
- Bef 1911: A large formal family photograph was taken in Summerside probably before the family moved west.
- 1912 Emigrated to Victoria, B.C. in 1912 with wife and children. Moved to Vancouver, B.C.
1922-23 and resided with son Herbert and family on 4464 West 64 Ave.
- 1927: George was a widower and last lived at 4464 14th Ave West, Vancouver, BC. He battled carcinoma of the bladder for 7 months and died in the Vancouver General Hospital on May 27, 1927
RESEARCH NOTES
- Sources vary on his birth information. Born in Feb or Mar? Sometime between 1845 - 1848? In Charlottetown or Boston?
Name previously entered as George Webber
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
12. GEORGE LEMUEL4 WEBBER (HENRIETTA FEWINS3 DUCHEMIN, WATSON2, PETER1) was born 07 Mar 1846 in Charlottetown, PEI, and died 27 May 1927 in Vancouver, BC. He married ELEANOR MARY COMPTON 26 Jun 1873 in St. Eleanors, PEI.
Bapt.: 15 Mar 1846, Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI
Occ.: Furniture Manufacturor
Res.: Vancouver, BC
10 children listed (4 died very young)
- From another researcher: [George was] from Boston (born in Boston? or Charlottetown?). Born Feb 7 1845 in PEI, as per death certificate. Informant was son, H.C. Webber of 4464 14th Ave W, Vancouver, BC.
, son of James Frederick WEBBER (ca1818-) & Henrietta Fewins DUCHEMIN (1818-), in St John’s Anglican, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Born on 7 Feb 1845 in Charlottetown, PEI. Christened on 15 Mar 1846 in Trinity First Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. George Lemuel died in Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada, on 27 May 1927; he was 82. Buried on 30 May 1927 in Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Occupation: Furniture Manufacturor. Religion: Methodist.- PARENTS: James Frederick Webber (1819 - 1904) and Henrietta Fuens Duchemin (1818 - 1901) who lived in Charlottetown, had a family, moved to and died in Massachusetts, USA (Boston area). George is the only child who returned to PEI.
- 1846 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885"
name: George Lemuel Webber
[birth: 7 Mar 1846, Charlottetown PEI]
event: Baptism
event date: 15 Mar 1846
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island
[location of records: Trinity Church, Charlottetown, First Methodist Church]
father: James Webber
mother: Henrietta
[clergy: John B Strong]
volume: 2
page: 39
film number: 1487767
digital folder number: 004594559
image number: 05065
- 1881 Census: Summerside (Dist 1, Sub district Q, page 70, household 314)
George L. Webber Cabinet Maker age 33 b. P.E.I. Unitarian
Eleonor M. 31 PEI Ch. of Eng.
Frederick M. 5 PEI Ch. of Eng.
William J. 2 PEI Ch. of Eng.
James H. Compton cabinet Maker 20 Ireland Ch. of Eng.
James Passmore upholsterer 25 P.E.I. Ch. of Eng.
Bessie Lambert S.... 13 PEI Ch. of Eng.
- 1891 Census summerside PEI
Webber, George L. age 48 F.b. Eng. Mb. England Methodist
Eleanor 42 P.E.I P.E.I. Ch. of Eng.
william son 10
Gertrude dau 8
George son 6
Edith dau 4
Frederick son 2
not named son .42
- 1901 Census Summerside
Webber, George L. 7 Feb 1848 cabinet maker Methodist
Eleanor wife 24 June 1848 Episcopalian
Gertrude dau 28 May 1882 Meth.
George W. son 30 apr 1884 "
Edith W. dau. 2 May 1886 "
Edwin son 30 Sep 1888
Herbert C. son 8 Oct 1890
- George Webber formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Alfred Compton to operate a furniture factory in Summerside, PEI
- George was a furniture manufacturer
- Bef 1911: A large formal family photograph was taken in Summerside probably before the family moved west.
- 1912 Emigrated to Victoria, B.C. in 1912 with wife and children. Moved to Vancouver, B.C.
1922-23 and resided with son Herbert and family on 4464 West 64 Ave.
- 1927: George was a widower and last lived at 4464 14th Ave West, Vancouver, BC. He battled carcinoma of the bladder for 7 months and died in the Vancouver General Hospital on May 27, 1927
RESEARCH NOTES
- Sources vary on his birth information. Born in Feb or Mar? Sometime between 1845 - 1848? In Charlottetown or Boston?
Name previously entered as George Webber
- From the Island Registry Listing - The Descendants of Peter Duchemin:
12. GEORGE LEMUEL4 WEBBER (HENRIETTA FEWINS3 DUCHEMIN, WATSON2, PETER1) was born 07 Mar 1846 in Charlottetown, PEI, and died 27 May 1927 in Vancouver, BC. He married ELEANOR MARY COMPTON 26 Jun 1873 in St. Eleanors, PEI.
Bapt.: 15 Mar 1846, Methodist Church, Charlottetown, PEI
Occ.: Furniture Manufacturor
Res.: Vancouver, BC
10 children listed (4 died very young)
- From another researcher: [George was] from Boston (born in Boston? or Charlottetown?). Born Feb 7 1845 in PEI, as per death certificate. Informant was son, H.C. Webber of 4464 14th Ave W, Vancouver, BC.
They had the following children:
174i.
Emily Mary Henrietta* WEBBER (Died as Infant) (1874-1875)
175ii.
Frederick Melville WEBBER (Died as Child) (1876-1881)
176iii.
Mary Gertrude WEBBER (Died as Infant) (1878-1879)
177iv.
William James “Willie” WEBBER (1880-1956)
178v.
Gertrude Sarah WEBBER (1882-1976)
179vi.
George Washington WEBBER (1884-1911)
180vii.
Edith May WEBBER (1886-1987)
181viii.
Edward Duchemin WEBBER (1888-1942)
182ix.
Herbert Compton WEBBER (1890-1978)
183x.
Henrietta Fuens WEBBER (Died as Infant) (1895-1896)
96. Harry Alfred* “H A” COMPTON (Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Charlotte Lisle NEWMAN8, Joanna WHITAKER7, Jeremiah6, Jeremiah5, Margaret LISLE4, John3, William2, Anthony1) . Born on 7 Feb 1851 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Harry Alfred* “H A” died in Richmond, PEI, Canada, on 4 Aug 1923; he was 72. Buried on 7 Aug 1923 in Peoples Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Furniture Dealer, Undertaker.
- Name: usually called Alfred, listed as Harry Alfred
- Baptised: St. John's Church, at same time as 3 siblings.
Child's Full Name Harry Alfred Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- Work: furniture dealer, undertaker
- As published in the Pioneer [PEI newspaper[ 6 October 1880:
Compton & Webber’s furniture factory is on Central Street, a short distance north of the R.C. Church. The building is 2 ? storeys, and the machinery is driven by a 15 horsepower steam engine. The principal pieces of machinery consist of four turning lathes (three for wood and one for iron,) jig saw, planer, variety molder, dowelling machine, band saw, boring machine, circular saws, emery wheels, &c. One part of the building is used for drying room, where the wood is well seasoned before being put in use. This process adds greatly to the solidity of the work. The proprietors of this establishment appear to be thorough mechanics, and the materials used of the best kind. All kinds of furniture are made by them, from an article costing fifty cents to a room set worth two hundred dollars. They are at present putting up a large number of cheap hardwood chairs, which they sell at greatly reduced figures. These chairs are not only strong but very neatly built, and the object of selling them so low is with a view of stopping, if possible, the importation of those common pine bottom chairs into the country. In this we have no doubt they will succeed, or else buyers are very much in their own light; as we think one of these home-made chairs will out-last three of the imported ones, while the cost is about the same. Compton & Webber also add undertaking to their regular business. They keep constantly on hand, coffins and caskets of all sizes, and we understand they have lately supplied themselves with a hearse. We might add that their warehouse and show rooms are above the store of W.T. Burrows, on Water Street, where purchasers can examine their goods.
- 1881 Census Census Place Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Family History Library Film 1375798, NA Film Number C-13162, District 1, Sub-district Q, Page Number 70, Household Number 313:
- H.A. COMPTON M Male English 29 Prince Edward Island Cabinet Maker Methodist
- Sophia E. COMPTON M Female English 25 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Frank COMPTON Male English 4 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Emma COMPTON Female English 2 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Bruce COMPTON Male English --- Born: Nov; 0 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Russel SHARP Male English 19 Prince Edward Island Cabinet Maker Baptist
- Maggie LAMBERT Female English 15 Prince Edward Island Servant Methodist
- 1887 business ad: Date 12/27/1887 The Pioneer Title: About Town
H. A. Compton has his warerooms on Central St. It is a treat to see them. His display of holiday goods cannot be excelled, his stock consists of finely upholstered sets, splendid bedroom sets in walnut finish, music stands, students chairs, boys coasters, slipper cases, fancy work tables, rattan goods. In the prices and quality of his goods he is prepared to compete with any imported work.
- 1888 business ad: date 12/20/1888 Summerside Journal
Next come the furniture warerooms of H. A. Compton whose factory is some distance up street. Here one finds a very fine collection of parlor, drawing, dining, bedroom, and kitchen furniture. The suites in rattan, plush, and haircloth, with walnut and burl finish, are elegant. Bedroom sets in antique oak, ash, and pine, are among his specialties. Desks, bookcases, hat racks, molding and frames in abundance. His styles are new, his prices away down. If you are in need of anything in the furniture line, don’t purchase till you have seen Mr. Compton’s stock.
- 1889 15th wedding anniversary: published 5/30/1889 in Summerside Journal, Compton 3 1 Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Compton celebrated crystal wedding and housewarming with about 70 guests.
- 1890: published 6/19/1890 in the Summerside Journal, Compton 3 1, H. A. Compton moved part of old Wolseley House to fit up as a shop and dwelling opposite Market Square.
- 1890 Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906
Name: H A Compton
Residence Year: 1890
Street Address: Summer
Residence Place: Prince Edward Island
Occupation: furniture factory
Publication Title: Frederick’s Prince Edward Island Directory and Book of Useful Information, 1889-1890
- 1895 published 5/8/1895 in the Summerside Journal, Compton 4 3 H. A. Compton and W. A. Ching dissolved partnership
- 1895 published 10/16/1895 in the Summerside Journal, Compton 4, H. A. Compton ad – closing out furniture business. Selling factory, stock, etc. Also 4 dwelling houses in good repair. Plus store in Kensington occupied by J. R. Macnutt. Will continue his grocery and undertaking business
- 1895 business ad: date 12/18/1895 Summerside Journal:
Persons desiring to purchase household furniture will find a splendid lot at the known salesrooms of H. A. Compton who is showing full lines of parlor, drawing room, dining room, hall and bedroom furniture, of the best makes. As he is going out of the furniture business, he offers these goods at slaughter prices, and this affords a splendid opportunity of getting good, stylish, high-grade furniture at your own figures. Mr. Compton also runs the Surprise Store, where he has a most attractive assortment of A1 Confectionery, fruit, canned goods, temperate drinks, plain and fancy biscuit, and groceries of all kinds. We trust that none of our readers will cross “the great divide” during the coming year, but when they do, Mr. Compton will give them as comfortable a drive to the cemetery as any undertaker in the land, as he runs a very complete undertaking outfit.
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
- 1902 published 1/15/1902 in the Island Farmer [PEI newspaper], Compton 5 1, Paragraph re H. A. Compton being arrested over placement of a fence
- 1908: The Maple Leaf (Oakland,CA) v.11,n.4 (April 1908), p.4 records that the Hon. H.A.Compton had represented S'side in various capacities for the past fourteen years, meeting with but one defeat during that time. He was first elected Mayor in 1904. After learning the trade of a cabinet maker he left the island, arriving at San Francisco in 1870 and working his trade in California until 1873, when he returned to the Island and married. Shortly after his return, he formed a co-partnership with George L. Webber to operate a furniture factory in S'side. He founded the Compton Funeral Home in S'side; This is still in operation under the name of Moase Funeral Home.
- 1908 Summerside Journal - 22 July 1908 - p. 5 col. 1
Mayor Compton's picture appears in last issue of the Forester. He was a charter member of Court Chautauqua in September 1875
- 1911 Census, Summerside (4 people in household #18, enu 47, pg2):
- Compton H. A. head, married, Feb 1852, 59
- Compton Sophia E., wife, married, Oct 1856, 54
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 1896, 14
- Compton Freda, daughter, single, June 1887, 23
- 1923 DEATH: Copy of Will on file Obit [published] August 8 1923 Island Farmer [PEI newspaper] Compton 8 1 Obit of H.A. Compton
- Gravestone (see photo): Harry Alfred Compton 1851 - 1923. Also his beloved wife Sophia E Clark 1854-1932. Children Harry Alfred 1891 - 1917. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. COMPTON
- HA Compton operated a Fruit and Vegetable store since the late 1800s. Today there still [2014] is a Compton's Fruit and Vegetable store in St Eleanor's.
- 1923 death notice:
“Compton, H. A.
Island Farmer - 8 August 1923
It is our sad and deeply regretted duty to record in this issue the death of our esteemed old friend and business neighbor, Mr. H. A. Compton, who passed away at his residence in Summerside early last Saturday afternoon after a long and painful illness, which had practically confined him to his home for the past four years. The history of Summerside for the past half-a-century is bound up with his own record of activity in the political, social and business life of the town, in which he took the greatest interest, having been bandsman, fireman, Councillor and Mayor. Withal, he was a good sport, a boon companion, a true friend and an honored gentleman. Consequently he enjoyed an exceptionally wide circle of friends in all parts of the province who will join us in profound regret at his passing and in sympathy with his widow and family in their bereavement.
The late "H. A." as he will always be lovingly remembered by his old friends, was born in 1851 at St. Eleanors, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Compton, his mother before her marriage being Miss Sarah Davis Tanton. In 1865 he went to Charlottetown and served his time as a cabinet maker, later going out to California. In 1874 he returned home, married Miss Sophia E. Clark, of Charlottetown, and established in partnership with the late Mr. George Webber a cabinet making and furniture factory at Summerside, which for some years was one of the flourishing manufacturing industries of the province. Later an undertaking business was added to the furniture store, both of which are still carried on by his son, Mr. Keith Compton. During his active life, up to about nine years ago, he continued prominent in business and civic affairs. For fifteen years he served on the Town Council. He was elected Mayor of Summerside in 1904 and was returned us our premier citizen at the two succeeding elections and again in 1908.
There are left to mourn, besides a sorrowing widow, three sons and three daughters, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended, namely: Frank, of New York; Bruce, of Calgary, Alta.; Keith, at home; Mrs. G. B. Hillis, of Halifax, N.S.; Mrs. A. E. MacPhail, of Edmonton, Alta.; and Mrs. Walter Callbeck, of Summerside; also one sister, Mrs. Geo. L. Webber, of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral is taking place this (Tuesday) afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic Order, of which deceased was an old and honored member, to the People's Cemetery”
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Was he Mayor of Summerside at one time?
- From Gary Carroll’s Decendants of Peter Duchemin:
17. SOPHIA ELEANOR4 CLARK (CAROLINE LOUISA3 DUCHEMIN, WATSON2, PETER1) was born 03 Oct 1853, and died 1932. She married HARRY ALFRED COMPTON May 1874. He was born 07 Feb 1851, and died 04 Aug 1923.
Res.: Summerside, PEI
Children of SOPHIA CLARK and HARRY COMPTON are:
i. FRANK5 COMPTON, b. 1877.
ii. BRUCE COMPTON, b. 1881; d. Calgary, Alberta.
ii. HARRY ALFRED COMPTON, b. 1891; d. 1917.
iv. KEITH COMPTON, b. 1897; d. 1961.
. Born on 7 Feb 1851 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Aug 1856 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Harry Alfred* “H A” died in Richmond, PEI, Canada, on 4 Aug 1923; he was 72. Buried on 7 Aug 1923 in Peoples Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Furniture Dealer, Undertaker.- Name: usually called Alfred, listed as Harry Alfred
- Baptised: St. John's Church, at same time as 3 siblings.
Child's Full Name Harry Alfred Compton
Birth Date
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date 24 August 1856
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.H. Reid
Father's Name Alfred Compton
Mother's Name Sarah Compton
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 215
- Work: furniture dealer, undertaker
- As published in the Pioneer [PEI newspaper[ 6 October 1880:
Compton & Webber’s furniture factory is on Central Street, a short distance north of the R.C. Church. The building is 2 ? storeys, and the machinery is driven by a 15 horsepower steam engine. The principal pieces of machinery consist of four turning lathes (three for wood and one for iron,) jig saw, planer, variety molder, dowelling machine, band saw, boring machine, circular saws, emery wheels, &c. One part of the building is used for drying room, where the wood is well seasoned before being put in use. This process adds greatly to the solidity of the work. The proprietors of this establishment appear to be thorough mechanics, and the materials used of the best kind. All kinds of furniture are made by them, from an article costing fifty cents to a room set worth two hundred dollars. They are at present putting up a large number of cheap hardwood chairs, which they sell at greatly reduced figures. These chairs are not only strong but very neatly built, and the object of selling them so low is with a view of stopping, if possible, the importation of those common pine bottom chairs into the country. In this we have no doubt they will succeed, or else buyers are very much in their own light; as we think one of these home-made chairs will out-last three of the imported ones, while the cost is about the same. Compton & Webber also add undertaking to their regular business. They keep constantly on hand, coffins and caskets of all sizes, and we understand they have lately supplied themselves with a hearse. We might add that their warehouse and show rooms are above the store of W.T. Burrows, on Water Street, where purchasers can examine their goods.
- 1881 Census Census Place Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island, Family History Library Film 1375798, NA Film Number C-13162, District 1, Sub-district Q, Page Number 70, Household Number 313:
- H.A. COMPTON M Male English 29 Prince Edward Island Cabinet Maker Methodist
- Sophia E. COMPTON M Female English 25 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Frank COMPTON Male English 4 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Emma COMPTON Female English 2 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Bruce COMPTON Male English --- Born: Nov; 0 Prince Edward Island Methodist
- Russel SHARP Male English 19 Prince Edward Island Cabinet Maker Baptist
- Maggie LAMBERT Female English 15 Prince Edward Island Servant Methodist
- 1887 business ad: Date 12/27/1887 The Pioneer Title: About Town
H. A. Compton has his warerooms on Central St. It is a treat to see them. His display of holiday goods cannot be excelled, his stock consists of finely upholstered sets, splendid bedroom sets in walnut finish, music stands, students chairs, boys coasters, slipper cases, fancy work tables, rattan goods. In the prices and quality of his goods he is prepared to compete with any imported work.
- 1888 business ad: date 12/20/1888 Summerside Journal
Next come the furniture warerooms of H. A. Compton whose factory is some distance up street. Here one finds a very fine collection of parlor, drawing, dining, bedroom, and kitchen furniture. The suites in rattan, plush, and haircloth, with walnut and burl finish, are elegant. Bedroom sets in antique oak, ash, and pine, are among his specialties. Desks, bookcases, hat racks, molding and frames in abundance. His styles are new, his prices away down. If you are in need of anything in the furniture line, don’t purchase till you have seen Mr. Compton’s stock.
- 1889 15th wedding anniversary: published 5/30/1889 in Summerside Journal, Compton 3 1 Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Compton celebrated crystal wedding and housewarming with about 70 guests.
- 1890: published 6/19/1890 in the Summerside Journal, Compton 3 1, H. A. Compton moved part of old Wolseley House to fit up as a shop and dwelling opposite Market Square.
- 1890 Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906
Name: H A Compton
Residence Year: 1890
Street Address: Summer
Residence Place: Prince Edward Island
Occupation: furniture factory
Publication Title: Frederick’s Prince Edward Island Directory and Book of Useful Information, 1889-1890
- 1895 published 5/8/1895 in the Summerside Journal, Compton 4 3 H. A. Compton and W. A. Ching dissolved partnership
- 1895 published 10/16/1895 in the Summerside Journal, Compton 4, H. A. Compton ad – closing out furniture business. Selling factory, stock, etc. Also 4 dwelling houses in good repair. Plus store in Kensington occupied by J. R. Macnutt. Will continue his grocery and undertaking business
- 1895 business ad: date 12/18/1895 Summerside Journal:
Persons desiring to purchase household furniture will find a splendid lot at the known salesrooms of H. A. Compton who is showing full lines of parlor, drawing room, dining room, hall and bedroom furniture, of the best makes. As he is going out of the furniture business, he offers these goods at slaughter prices, and this affords a splendid opportunity of getting good, stylish, high-grade furniture at your own figures. Mr. Compton also runs the Surprise Store, where he has a most attractive assortment of A1 Confectionery, fruit, canned goods, temperate drinks, plain and fancy biscuit, and groceries of all kinds. We trust that none of our readers will cross “the great divide” during the coming year, but when they do, Mr. Compton will give them as comfortable a drive to the cemetery as any undertaker in the land, as he runs a very complete undertaking outfit.
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
- 1902 published 1/15/1902 in the Island Farmer [PEI newspaper], Compton 5 1, Paragraph re H. A. Compton being arrested over placement of a fence
- 1908: The Maple Leaf (Oakland,CA) v.11,n.4 (April 1908), p.4 records that the Hon. H.A.Compton had represented S'side in various capacities for the past fourteen years, meeting with but one defeat during that time. He was first elected Mayor in 1904. After learning the trade of a cabinet maker he left the island, arriving at San Francisco in 1870 and working his trade in California until 1873, when he returned to the Island and married. Shortly after his return, he formed a co-partnership with George L. Webber to operate a furniture factory in S'side. He founded the Compton Funeral Home in S'side; This is still in operation under the name of Moase Funeral Home.
- 1908 Summerside Journal - 22 July 1908 - p. 5 col. 1
Mayor Compton's picture appears in last issue of the Forester. He was a charter member of Court Chautauqua in September 1875
- 1911 Census, Summerside (4 people in household #18, enu 47, pg2):
- Compton H. A. head, married, Feb 1852, 59
- Compton Sophia E., wife, married, Oct 1856, 54
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 1896, 14
- Compton Freda, daughter, single, June 1887, 23
- 1923 DEATH: Copy of Will on file Obit [published] August 8 1923 Island Farmer [PEI newspaper] Compton 8 1 Obit of H.A. Compton
- Gravestone (see photo): Harry Alfred Compton 1851 - 1923. Also his beloved wife Sophia E Clark 1854-1932. Children Harry Alfred 1891 - 1917. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. COMPTON
- HA Compton operated a Fruit and Vegetable store since the late 1800s. Today there still [2014] is a Compton's Fruit and Vegetable store in St Eleanor's.
- 1923 death notice:
“Compton, H. A.
Island Farmer - 8 August 1923
It is our sad and deeply regretted duty to record in this issue the death of our esteemed old friend and business neighbor, Mr. H. A. Compton, who passed away at his residence in Summerside early last Saturday afternoon after a long and painful illness, which had practically confined him to his home for the past four years. The history of Summerside for the past half-a-century is bound up with his own record of activity in the political, social and business life of the town, in which he took the greatest interest, having been bandsman, fireman, Councillor and Mayor. Withal, he was a good sport, a boon companion, a true friend and an honored gentleman. Consequently he enjoyed an exceptionally wide circle of friends in all parts of the province who will join us in profound regret at his passing and in sympathy with his widow and family in their bereavement.
The late "H. A." as he will always be lovingly remembered by his old friends, was born in 1851 at St. Eleanors, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Compton, his mother before her marriage being Miss Sarah Davis Tanton. In 1865 he went to Charlottetown and served his time as a cabinet maker, later going out to California. In 1874 he returned home, married Miss Sophia E. Clark, of Charlottetown, and established in partnership with the late Mr. George Webber a cabinet making and furniture factory at Summerside, which for some years was one of the flourishing manufacturing industries of the province. Later an undertaking business was added to the furniture store, both of which are still carried on by his son, Mr. Keith Compton. During his active life, up to about nine years ago, he continued prominent in business and civic affairs. For fifteen years he served on the Town Council. He was elected Mayor of Summerside in 1904 and was returned us our premier citizen at the two succeeding elections and again in 1908.
There are left to mourn, besides a sorrowing widow, three sons and three daughters, to whom the sincere sympathy of the community is extended, namely: Frank, of New York; Bruce, of Calgary, Alta.; Keith, at home; Mrs. G. B. Hillis, of Halifax, N.S.; Mrs. A. E. MacPhail, of Edmonton, Alta.; and Mrs. Walter Callbeck, of Summerside; also one sister, Mrs. Geo. L. Webber, of Vancouver, B.C. The funeral is taking place this (Tuesday) afternoon, under the auspices of the Masonic Order, of which deceased was an old and honored member, to the People's Cemetery”
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Was he Mayor of Summerside at one time?
- From Gary Carroll’s Decendants of Peter Duchemin:
17. SOPHIA ELEANOR4 CLARK (CAROLINE LOUISA3 DUCHEMIN, WATSON2, PETER1) was born 03 Oct 1853, and died 1932. She married HARRY ALFRED COMPTON May 1874. He was born 07 Feb 1851, and died 04 Aug 1923.
Res.: Summerside, PEI
Children of SOPHIA CLARK and HARRY COMPTON are:
i. FRANK5 COMPTON, b. 1877.
ii. BRUCE COMPTON, b. 1881; d. Calgary, Alberta.
ii. HARRY ALFRED COMPTON, b. 1891; d. 1917.
iv. KEITH COMPTON, b. 1897; d. 1961.
On 27 May 1874 when Harry Alfred* “H A” was 23, he married Sophia Eleanor CLARK , daughter of Peter Gordon CLARK (1822-1897) & Caroline Louisa DUCHEMIN (1825-1878). Born on 4 Oct 1854 in USA? Christened on 12 Dec 1854 in Trinity United (First Methodist), Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Sophia Eleanor died on 28 Jan 1932; she was 77. Buried on 30 Jan 1932 in Peoples Protest., Summerside, P.E.I., Canada.
- NAME: last name may be spelled Clarke
- 1854 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Sophia Eleanor Clark
Birth Date 4 October 1854
Place of Birth United States
Baptismal Date 12 December 1854
Officiating Clergy J McMurray
Father's Name Peter G Clark
Mother's Name Caroline Louisa Clark
Church Name Trinity United (First Methodist)
Church Location Charlottetown
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 81
- FAMILY: Original sources list 3 children: Frank, Bruce, Clara. Conflicts with Duchemin line information which lists 4 children: Frank, Bruce, Harry Alfred, and Keith.??? Added Sarah D. and Alfreda (1901 census). Diane Williams lists 9 children: Herbert Gordon, Franklin, Emma Caroline, Clara Chuchemin, Sarah Davis, Alfreda, Jessie Maud, Harry Alfred, and Keith Duchemin (what happened to Bruce?!
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 12 Aug 1914, p.5
A. D. and Mrs. Duchemin, of Charlottetown, are visiting in Summerside, the guests of H. A. and Mrs. Compton.
- likely Albert Duval Duchemin and he wife Jemima (nee Compton).
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 24 Jun 1914, p.5
H. A. and Mrs. Compton were in Charlottetown the other day attending the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Duchemin. The fine old couple received many congratulations on the interesting event celebrated and were presented with a purse of gold.
- 1916 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 6 Sep 1916, p.5
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Compton went to Charlottetown on Monday evening to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Ernest Duchemin, which was held this (Tuesday) morning.
- 1927: published on April 21 1927 in Agriculturalist [PEI newspaper], Compton 5 1 Para re Mrs. H.A. Compton visiting her daughter in Halifax for the winter [possibly Clara]
- 1927 news cilipping:
Summerside Journal - 12 December 1927 - p. 1 col. N/A
Mrs. H. A. Compton received news that her sister's husband Edward H. Webber of Boston, age 70, was struck by taxi and was in critical condition. He was head foreman of the night force in the Globe composing room where he has worked for 20 years.
- 1929: July 29 1929 Summerside Journal page 5 col 1 Para re Mrs. E.H. Webber of Boston visiting Mrs. Webber's sister Mrs. H.A. Compton [Sophia Clark]
- 1932 death notice:
Compton, Mrs. Harry A.
Maple Leaf Magazine - March 1932, page 36, col. 2
One of Prince Edward Island's best-known and beloved women passed away early Thursday morning, January 28 in the person of Mrs. Sophia Compton, Summerside, after an illness of ten days. She was the wife of the late Harry A. Compton, former Mayor of that town, who died about nine years ago. Mrs. Compton became ill on the 18th. The following Monday her two daughters living in Halifax, Mrs. A. E. MacPhail and Mrs. George Hillis, arrived home and remained with their mother until the end. At home, also, when their beloved mother passed away, were her daughter Mrs. Walter Callbeck, and son, Keith Compton, both of whom reside in the town.
The deceased lady (formerly Miss Sophia Clark) was born in Charlottetown and removed many years ago to Summerside where she and her husband became prominent in the social, religious and charitable affairs of the town. Old timers will readily recall Mrs. Compton's charming voice at charitable entertainments. Every denomination and organization sought her services in arranging their programs, and never once did she refuse to assist in any worthy cause.
Knowing that her end was near, and being perfectly resigned, Mrs. Compton gave written instructions for hymns to be sung at house and church, the ministers who would conduct the services, and the pallbearers. Besides those mentioned above, the deceased is survived by two sons, Bruce Compton, Calgary, Alberta, and Franklin Compton, Verona, New Jersey; also one sister, Mrs. E. H. Webber, 217 School Street, Winter Hill, Mass., and one brother, William Clark, also residing in the United States.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Services at home were conducted by Rev. L. B. Campbell, assisted by Rev. C. J. St. C. Jeans. Rev. Mr. Jeans read the scripture lesson at the Trinity United Church and Rev. Mr. Campbell gave the address and spoke feelingly of the departed.
- 1932 clipping:
Compton, Mrs. H. A. [nee Clarke]
Summerside Journal - 8 February 1932, page 8, col. 1
Tribute to the Life of an Esteemed Summerside Lady
"I.C.R.", (W. D. Taunton), a former Charlottetonian, writing in last Saturday's Halifax Herald, has the following interesting reference to the late Mrs. H. A. Compton and events connected with her life:
A very gracious lady, whose lite was closely identified with the past three-quarters of a century of Prince Edward Island history, passed away at Summerside recently. Mrs. H. A. Compton was a daughter of Peter and Mrs. Clarke of Charlottetown, where she was born in the late 70's. Charlottetonians of the old school will have pleasant memories of the fine choir of the then Prince Street Methodist Church, now Trinity United. Mrs. Compton, then Sophie Ducheman, was a member of that choir. She was a great singer. Seated near her was Bertram Moore. He was also a great singer, and their alto and tenor voices easily filled that great edifice.
Her grandfather was Watson Duchemin, a man of great musical talents. All his family was musical. Away back over half a century ago he built two church organs. I understand they are intact today and producing wonderful music. He was not an organ builder by profession. It was just a hobby with him. But he was a genius. For years he conducted a block manufacturing concern on Prince Street, close by the big Methodist Church. It was a prosperous concern, one of the industries of that city. It was the day of wooden ships and block making was a flourishing industry. Other lines of wood working were carried on. It was just about the time when it was evident to all the days of the wooden ships were coming to an end when some neighbor took out an injunction to restrain or curtail or abolish the noise caused by the machinery in Duchemin's factory. I guess law did the rest.
Well, I passed down along that way a couple of years ago and it was quiet enough, and I thought the noise, if it could be started up again, would be sweet music to a lot of people. I always understood Watson Duchemin was the discoverer of the ball bearing process which has revolutionized machinery.
- 1932: February 8 1932 Summerside Journal [PEI newspaper] Compton 8 1 Tribute to Mrs. H.A. Compton
- 1932 news clipping, Charlottetown Guardian: Tuesday, February 2, 1932, page 8, col 2 & col 3
“Long Distance Messages from Calgary - Members of the family of the late Mrs. H. A. Compton at Summerside received telephone messages of sympathy from their two absent brothers on Friday. Mr. Bruce Compton speaking from his home in Calgary expressed his deep regret at being unable to be with his sisters and brother in the time of their geat affliction. He spoke to each one in turn. The messages were very clear. Another brother, Frank, in New York, was in communication with the family by telephone. Mrs. Compton’s sister, Mrs. Webber of Boston, also expressed her love and sympathy in a personal telephone message. S.”
“Funeral Services - a large number of friends attended the funeral services for Mrs. H.A. Compton of Summerside, which were held on Saturday afternoon. there was a short service at the home at 1.30 conducted by Rev. L. B. Campbell assisted by Rev. Mr. Jeans. Rev. Mr. Jeans read the scripture lesson at the church and Rev. Mr. Campbell gave the address and spoke very feelingly of the departed. The hymns chosen, were at a written request of the late Mrs. Compton. “The Christian’s Good Night” was sung by Messrs. Nicholson, Crue, Sharp and Slackford with deep reverence. The pallbearers were Messrs. Robert Gordon, William Strong, S.M. Hicks, L.R. Allen, Arthur Allen and F.J.E. Wright. Interment was in the family plot at the People’s Cemetery, beside those of her husband. S.”
- 1932 BURIAL: L.B. Campbell.
- from Descendants of Frances Clark and Janet Galloway compilation:
46. Sophia Eleanor Clark, b. 4 Oct 1854. She married Harry Alfred Compton, married 27 May 1874, b. 1851 in St Eleanors, (son of H.A. Compton and Sarah Panies Tanton) d. 1923. Sophia died 28 Jan 1932 in Summerside , P.E.I.
Children:
i. Bruce Compton, b. 1871.
ii. Herbert Gorden Compton, b. 1875, d. 1875.
iii. Frank Compton, b. 18 Mar 1877.
iv. Emma Caroline Compton, b. 1879.
v. Clara Compton, b. 5 Feb 1883.
vi. Sarah Danis Compton, b. 23 Nov 1887. She married Walter Hinson Callbeck.
vii. Alfreda Compton, b. 1887.
viii. Jessie May Compton, b. 1889.
ix. Harry Alfred Compton, b. 1891, d. 1917.
x. Keith D. Compton, b. 1897. He married Ethel R. Campbell. Keith died 1961.
, daughter of Peter Gordon CLARK (1822-1897) & Caroline Louisa DUCHEMIN (1825-1878). Born on 4 Oct 1854 in USA? Christened on 12 Dec 1854 in Trinity United (First Methodist), Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Sophia Eleanor died on 28 Jan 1932; she was 77. Buried on 30 Jan 1932 in Peoples Protest., Summerside, P.E.I., Canada.- NAME: last name may be spelled Clarke
- 1854 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Sophia Eleanor Clark
Birth Date 4 October 1854
Place of Birth United States
Baptismal Date 12 December 1854
Officiating Clergy J McMurray
Father's Name Peter G Clark
Mother's Name Caroline Louisa Clark
Church Name Trinity United (First Methodist)
Church Location Charlottetown
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 81
- FAMILY: Original sources list 3 children: Frank, Bruce, Clara. Conflicts with Duchemin line information which lists 4 children: Frank, Bruce, Harry Alfred, and Keith.??? Added Sarah D. and Alfreda (1901 census). Diane Williams lists 9 children: Herbert Gordon, Franklin, Emma Caroline, Clara Chuchemin, Sarah Davis, Alfreda, Jessie Maud, Harry Alfred, and Keith Duchemin (what happened to Bruce?!
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 12 Aug 1914, p.5
A. D. and Mrs. Duchemin, of Charlottetown, are visiting in Summerside, the guests of H. A. and Mrs. Compton.
- likely Albert Duval Duchemin and he wife Jemima (nee Compton).
- 1914 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 24 Jun 1914, p.5
H. A. and Mrs. Compton were in Charlottetown the other day attending the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Duchemin. The fine old couple received many congratulations on the interesting event celebrated and were presented with a purse of gold.
- 1916 news clipping:
Summerside Journal - 6 Sep 1916, p.5
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Compton went to Charlottetown on Monday evening to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Ernest Duchemin, which was held this (Tuesday) morning.
- 1927: published on April 21 1927 in Agriculturalist [PEI newspaper], Compton 5 1 Para re Mrs. H.A. Compton visiting her daughter in Halifax for the winter [possibly Clara]
- 1927 news cilipping:
Summerside Journal - 12 December 1927 - p. 1 col. N/A
Mrs. H. A. Compton received news that her sister's husband Edward H. Webber of Boston, age 70, was struck by taxi and was in critical condition. He was head foreman of the night force in the Globe composing room where he has worked for 20 years.
- 1929: July 29 1929 Summerside Journal page 5 col 1 Para re Mrs. E.H. Webber of Boston visiting Mrs. Webber's sister Mrs. H.A. Compton [Sophia Clark]
- 1932 death notice:
Compton, Mrs. Harry A.
Maple Leaf Magazine - March 1932, page 36, col. 2
One of Prince Edward Island's best-known and beloved women passed away early Thursday morning, January 28 in the person of Mrs. Sophia Compton, Summerside, after an illness of ten days. She was the wife of the late Harry A. Compton, former Mayor of that town, who died about nine years ago. Mrs. Compton became ill on the 18th. The following Monday her two daughters living in Halifax, Mrs. A. E. MacPhail and Mrs. George Hillis, arrived home and remained with their mother until the end. At home, also, when their beloved mother passed away, were her daughter Mrs. Walter Callbeck, and son, Keith Compton, both of whom reside in the town.
The deceased lady (formerly Miss Sophia Clark) was born in Charlottetown and removed many years ago to Summerside where she and her husband became prominent in the social, religious and charitable affairs of the town. Old timers will readily recall Mrs. Compton's charming voice at charitable entertainments. Every denomination and organization sought her services in arranging their programs, and never once did she refuse to assist in any worthy cause.
Knowing that her end was near, and being perfectly resigned, Mrs. Compton gave written instructions for hymns to be sung at house and church, the ministers who would conduct the services, and the pallbearers. Besides those mentioned above, the deceased is survived by two sons, Bruce Compton, Calgary, Alberta, and Franklin Compton, Verona, New Jersey; also one sister, Mrs. E. H. Webber, 217 School Street, Winter Hill, Mass., and one brother, William Clark, also residing in the United States.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Services at home were conducted by Rev. L. B. Campbell, assisted by Rev. C. J. St. C. Jeans. Rev. Mr. Jeans read the scripture lesson at the Trinity United Church and Rev. Mr. Campbell gave the address and spoke feelingly of the departed.
- 1932 clipping:
Compton, Mrs. H. A. [nee Clarke]
Summerside Journal - 8 February 1932, page 8, col. 1
Tribute to the Life of an Esteemed Summerside Lady
"I.C.R.", (W. D. Taunton), a former Charlottetonian, writing in last Saturday's Halifax Herald, has the following interesting reference to the late Mrs. H. A. Compton and events connected with her life:
A very gracious lady, whose lite was closely identified with the past three-quarters of a century of Prince Edward Island history, passed away at Summerside recently. Mrs. H. A. Compton was a daughter of Peter and Mrs. Clarke of Charlottetown, where she was born in the late 70's. Charlottetonians of the old school will have pleasant memories of the fine choir of the then Prince Street Methodist Church, now Trinity United. Mrs. Compton, then Sophie Ducheman, was a member of that choir. She was a great singer. Seated near her was Bertram Moore. He was also a great singer, and their alto and tenor voices easily filled that great edifice.
Her grandfather was Watson Duchemin, a man of great musical talents. All his family was musical. Away back over half a century ago he built two church organs. I understand they are intact today and producing wonderful music. He was not an organ builder by profession. It was just a hobby with him. But he was a genius. For years he conducted a block manufacturing concern on Prince Street, close by the big Methodist Church. It was a prosperous concern, one of the industries of that city. It was the day of wooden ships and block making was a flourishing industry. Other lines of wood working were carried on. It was just about the time when it was evident to all the days of the wooden ships were coming to an end when some neighbor took out an injunction to restrain or curtail or abolish the noise caused by the machinery in Duchemin's factory. I guess law did the rest.
Well, I passed down along that way a couple of years ago and it was quiet enough, and I thought the noise, if it could be started up again, would be sweet music to a lot of people. I always understood Watson Duchemin was the discoverer of the ball bearing process which has revolutionized machinery.
- 1932: February 8 1932 Summerside Journal [PEI newspaper] Compton 8 1 Tribute to Mrs. H.A. Compton
- 1932 news clipping, Charlottetown Guardian: Tuesday, February 2, 1932, page 8, col 2 & col 3
“Long Distance Messages from Calgary - Members of the family of the late Mrs. H. A. Compton at Summerside received telephone messages of sympathy from their two absent brothers on Friday. Mr. Bruce Compton speaking from his home in Calgary expressed his deep regret at being unable to be with his sisters and brother in the time of their geat affliction. He spoke to each one in turn. The messages were very clear. Another brother, Frank, in New York, was in communication with the family by telephone. Mrs. Compton’s sister, Mrs. Webber of Boston, also expressed her love and sympathy in a personal telephone message. S.”
“Funeral Services - a large number of friends attended the funeral services for Mrs. H.A. Compton of Summerside, which were held on Saturday afternoon. there was a short service at the home at 1.30 conducted by Rev. L. B. Campbell assisted by Rev. Mr. Jeans. Rev. Mr. Jeans read the scripture lesson at the church and Rev. Mr. Campbell gave the address and spoke very feelingly of the departed. The hymns chosen, were at a written request of the late Mrs. Compton. “The Christian’s Good Night” was sung by Messrs. Nicholson, Crue, Sharp and Slackford with deep reverence. The pallbearers were Messrs. Robert Gordon, William Strong, S.M. Hicks, L.R. Allen, Arthur Allen and F.J.E. Wright. Interment was in the family plot at the People’s Cemetery, beside those of her husband. S.”
- 1932 BURIAL: L.B. Campbell.
- from Descendants of Frances Clark and Janet Galloway compilation:
46. Sophia Eleanor Clark, b. 4 Oct 1854. She married Harry Alfred Compton, married 27 May 1874, b. 1851 in St Eleanors, (son of H.A. Compton and Sarah Panies Tanton) d. 1923. Sophia died 28 Jan 1932 in Summerside , P.E.I.
Children:
i. Bruce Compton, b. 1871.
ii. Herbert Gorden Compton, b. 1875, d. 1875.
iii. Frank Compton, b. 18 Mar 1877.
iv. Emma Caroline Compton, b. 1879.
v. Clara Compton, b. 5 Feb 1883.
vi. Sarah Danis Compton, b. 23 Nov 1887. She married Walter Hinson Callbeck.
vii. Alfreda Compton, b. 1887.
viii. Jessie May Compton, b. 1889.
ix. Harry Alfred Compton, b. 1891, d. 1917.
x. Keith D. Compton, b. 1897. He married Ethel R. Campbell. Keith died 1961.
They had the following children:
184i.
Herbert Gordon COMPTON (Died as Infant) (1875-1875)
185ii.
Franklin COMPTON (1876-)
186iii.
Emma Caroline COMPTON (Died as Child) (1879-1881)
187iv.
Walter Bruce* COMPTON (1880-1955)
188v.
Clara Duchemin COMPTON (1882-1945)
189vi.
Sarah Davis “Sadie” COMPTON (1884-1969)
190vii.
Alfreda COMPTON (1887-1976)
191viii.
Jessie Maud COMPTON (Died as Infant) (1889-1890)
192ix.
Harry Alfred COMPTON (1891-1917)
193x.
Keith Duchemin COMPTON (1897-1961)