Henry Freeman Pettis
Henry Freeman Pettis m/1 Larvela Cora McCullough; m/2 Bertha Castera Morris.
Wylie is from m/1; the other children are from m/2.
Dave
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Cumberland Registered Births:
29 Jul 1866 29 498 DILIGENT RIVER PARRSBORO PETTIS HENRY FREEMAN HIRAM L
SARAH MARG PETTIS 1864 605
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Parrsboro Record, Tuesday, July 30, 1940, pg. #1; Reel #2863, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: Henry F. Pettis
Following an illness of several months, the death of Henry Freeman Pettis
occurred at his home on Spring Street early Saturday morning. Born at
Diligent River 74 years ago, a son of the late Hiram and Sarah Glennie
Pettis, he was a life-long and highly esteemed resident of Parrsboro. He was
long been associated with the business life of the town, and also for many
years successfully conducted a farm on Western Avenue until his retirement
from this work some years ago when he purchased a residence on Spring
Street. Always taking a keen interest in present day affairs, as well as
possessing a good memory for reminiscences, he will be much missed by a wide
circle of friends, who for years have called at his shop for a friendly
chat. A keen follower of horse racing in the days of the local track, the
late Mr. Pettis has always been a familiar figure at the county meets. He
leaves to mourn their loss - his wife, the former Miss Bertha Morris of
Advocate; nine sons and three daughters - Wylie of Yucca, Arizona; Frank of
Denver, Colorado; Thornton, Lorne and Murray of New York; Norris of
Winnipeg; Harry of Prince George, B.C.; Glen of Erskine, Alta.; Fred of
Truro; Miss Gertrude Pettis, RN, Miss Marjorie Pettis, RN and (Sadie) Mrs.
T.E. MacRae, all of Boston. A brother, Fred Pettis of New Glasgow, also
survives. It was possible for most of the family to visit their father
during the last few months while he was in failing health and Lorne, Murray,
Fred and the three daughters were at home when his death occurred. The
funeral service, which was largely attended, was held in St. George's Church
yesterday afternoon, with Rev. C.R. Harris officiating. Interment was in the
Anglican Cemetery. The pallbearers were: V.B. Fullerton,KC, Chief of Police,
W.H. Moore, Percy McNamara, A.R. Howard, William MCKay and Harvey MacAloney.
There were many beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy.
Source: Dave Winter 20 Sep 2007
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Amherst Daily News, Friday, April 8, 1921, pg. #6; Reel #2649, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
PARRSBORO NOTES:
McRae - Pettis
A wedding of interest took place at New Glasgow on Thursday, March 24th,
when Miss Sadie Margaret Pettis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Pettis of Parrsboro, became the bride of Mr. Thomas Edward McRae of that
place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Fletcher of the Anglican
Church. The bride wore a stylish costume of navy gabardine, with Pekin blue
hat, grey boots and gloves and was unattended. After the ceremony Mr. and
Mrs. McRae left on a trip through New Brunswick. On their return they will
reside in New Glasgow. The bride, who is one of Parrsboro's most popular
young ladies, has been employed as a stenographer in New Glasgow for the
past two years. She received many valuable gifts from friends in her home
town as well as elsewhere.
Source: Dave Winter
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