Eric:
Thanks for her parent's names. Not being familiar with their names, they
were hard to make out from the poor penmanship on he document.
I have changed Rebecca's surname from Ceepsen to Capson in my file as well
as her husband, Edward Sears to John Edward Sears.
Ada May's oldest brother, William Douglas Sears m/1 Elizabeth "Lizzie"
Canning on your line I believe.
Dave
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Springhill Record, Thursday, February 18, 1943, pg. #3; Reel #3209, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: William Sears
The sudden passing of William Sears, C.N.R. pensioner, occurred at his home
in Springhill Junction, Thursday, February 4th, at the age of 66 years. He
had been in failing health for some time. Formerly of Parrsboro, he moved to
Springhill Junction where he was employed with the Canadian National Railway
and had made his home there for over 30 years. He retired on pension six
years ago. He is survived by his wife, formerly Elizabeth Canning of
Diligent River; three daughters and eleven sons (six of whom are in the
Canadian Army), Mrs. William McDonald, Stellarton; Mrs. James Cameron,
Springhill Junction; Mrs. Eugene LaPierre, Halifax. The sons are, Pte.
Ronald Sears, Pte. Frank Sears, Overseas; Sgt. Sam Sears and Pte. Robert
Sears, Aldershot; L-Cpl. Kenneth Sears, Halifax; and Pte. Roy Sears of
Yarmouth; Gardner Sears, Truro; Leo Sears, Moncton; George Sears, Oxford
Junction; William Sears, New York; and Edward Sears, of Windsor. A daughter,
predeceased him sixteen years ago. He leaves also two sisters, Mrs. Robert
MacPherson, Boston; Mrs. Joseph Kendrick, Parrsboro; and two brothers,
Charles of Windsor; and George of Liverpool; and 19 grandchildren. Besides
his six sons, two son-in-laws are also in the service. The funeral was held
Sunday afternoon, the service taken at the home by Rev. W.M. Knickle of All
Saint's Anglican Church, Springhill, assisted by All Saint's Choir. The
hymns were: "The Old Rugged Cross", "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus" and "Abide
With Me". Interment was at the Springhill Junction Cemetery.
(Didn't copy the long list of floral tributes.)
Source: Dave Winter, 27 Dec 2007
NSARM Cumberland Deaths: 1943; Book #213; Page #67
William Douglas Sears, Springhill Junction, Railroad Mechanic
Born 10 Apr 1876 N.B.
Died 4 Feb 1943 Springhill Junction, age 66 years, 9 months, 25 days
S/o Edward Sears and Rebecca Capson
Buried 7 Feb 1943 Springhill Junction
Source: Dave Winter, 27 Dec 2007
on 12/26/07 1:22 PM, keysie at
keysie@... wrote:
Dave:
Edward A Stephenson's in-laws were Murdock Gillis & Agnes Gardner. Murdock
was born in Whycocomagh, Inverness NS.
Obit for Ada's brother:
Parrsboro Record, March 1943
Sears - George Sears, age 57 years, a former resident of Parrsboro, passed
away at Dawson Memorial Hospital, Bridgewater, on Wednesdsay , March 3rd. He
is survived by his wife and one son Kenneth. Also surviving are two sisters,
Mrs. Joseph Kendrick of Parrsboro and Mrs. Robert McPherson of Boston, and a
brother Charles of Windsor. Another brother William passed away just one
month ago at his home in Springhill Junction.
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I have Ada's mother's maiden name as "CAPSON".
Eric
----- Original Message -----
From: david winter
To: nscumber
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 9:18 PM
Subject: [nscumber] Ada May Sears of Parrsboro
I show Ada May as being born in St. John, N.B. not Parrsboro. She was m/1 to
William Allen Stephenson, born Maccan. Cannot locate a death for William but
Ada is "S" when she m/2 Robert. Perhaps William and Ada separated /
divorced?
Will assume she died in Cambridge, Mass. Will also assume Emma Sears (Mrs.
Patrick George) may possibly have died Stateside as well as she's not on the
NSARM Website of deaths up to 1955.
Ada and William had a son, Edward A. Stephenson, born about 1905, Parrsboro
- died about May 1956, Sydney, N.S. Think he was living with relatives in
Springhill in 1911.
Dave
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STEPHENSON WILLIAM ALLEN 21 S SPRINGHILL MACCAN ANDREW ANNIE
25 Jul 1904 Cumberland County, N.S.
SEARS ADA 19 S PARRSBORO SACKVILLE EDWARD REBECCA 625
St. George's Anglican Church, Parrsboro, N.S.; Reel #11761-X, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
BIRTHS 1787-1947
MARRIAGES 1787-1865
BURIALS 1787-1966
William Allen Stephenson, Parish of Springhill
and
Ada Sears, Parish of Parrsboro
Married 25 Jul 1904 in St. George's
Source: Dave Winter
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M/2 13 Mar 1913, Baptist Church, Parrsboro, N.S.
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http://archives.gnb.ca/APPS/GovRecs/VISSE/141A1b.aspx?L=EN&Key=36910
<http://archives.gnb.ca/APPS/GovRecs/VISSE/141A1b.aspx?L=EN&Key=36910>
Index to Late Registration of Births
Child SEARS, ADA MAY
Sex F
Date of Birth 1887 | 06 | 15 (Y-M-D)
Place SAINT JOHN
County SAINT JOHN
Father SEARS, EDWARD
Mother CEEPSIN, REBECCA
Code 1887-S-28
Microfilm F18776
1901 Census Parrsboro
24 176 Sears Edward M Head M Sep 14 1850 50
25 176 Sears Rebecca F Wife M Nov 14 1860 40
26 176 Sears Jamie F Daughter S Jun 15 1882 18 (Jennie?)
27 176 Sears Ada F Daughter S Jan 15 1885 15
28 176 Sears George M Son S Apr 15 1889 11
29 176 Fuller Emma F Daughter M Aug 13 1880 20 (should be ³w²)
30 176 Fuller Emma F Granddaughter S Oct 26 1896 4 (should be Edna?)
31 176 Fuller Alice F Granddaughter S Jul 10 1898 2
32 176 Fuller Florance F Granddaughter S Aug 13 1899 1
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Parrsboro Record, Tuesday, June 18, 1957, pg. #4; Reel # 2867, NSARM,
Halifax, N.S.
OBITUARY: Mrs. Robert McPherson
Mrs. Robert McPherson of Cambridge, Mass., passed away on June 5th. She was
born Ada Sears, 73 years ago, in Parrsboro. Following her marriage to Robert
McPherson of Springhill, they resided there before taking up residence in
Boston. She is survived by one son, Lester of Cambridge and several
grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. Joseph Kendrick of Parrsboro. Another
sister, Emma (Mrs. Patrick George) predeceased her several years ago.
Attending the funeral was Vincent Kendrick of Ontario, Mrs. McPherson's
nephew. Funeral services were held June 8th, with interment in Harvard
Cemetery.
Source: Dave Winter, 25 Dec 2007
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Parrsboro Record, Tuesday, May 15, 1956, pg. #5; Reel #2867, NSARM, Halifax,
N.S.
PASSES AWAY
Word has been received by Mrs. Joseph Kendrick from her sister, Mrs. Robert
MacPherson, Cambridge, Mass., of the sudden passing of the latter's son,
Edward A. Stephenson, 51, at Sydney. He had been a resident of Parrsboro for
many years before moving to Sydney, where he was a popular member of the
Police Force for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and several
sons and daughters.
Source: Dave Winter
Note: Ada May Sears m/1 William Allen Stephenson; m/2 Robert MacPherson.
Automated Genealogy Version:
1911 Cumberland County Census; Springhill family #1; FOSTER:
1 1 Foster Jane F Head W Mar 1838 72 1901
2 1 Foster Mary Jane F Daughter S Nov 1862 48 1901
3 1 Stevenson Edward M Grandson S Jul 1905 5 1901
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NSARM Cape Breton Co. Marriages 1926; Book #47; Page #538
Edward Stephenson, Miner, b, 21, Presbyterian
Living Sydney Mines; Born Parrsboro
S/o Wm. Stephenson, Springhill, and ----Sears
and
Dora May Gillis, At Home, s, 20, Presbyterian
Living Sydney Mines; Born Inverness
D/o William? Gillis, Wycocogma?, and Agnes G----?
Married 26 Mar 1926, St. Andrew¹s Presbyterian Manse, Sydney Mines
Source: Dave Winter, 25 Dec 2007
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