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his business afiairs and at his death left a large estate. In religion he was a member of St. John’s Presbyterian church and a leader in the activities of that society. His only son was Peter Nicholson ROSS, who was for many years an elder in St. John’s church and became his father’s heir. There were also several daughters, namely: Eunice, the wife of a Mr. Harris, of Malpeque Road; Flora, the mother of the subject; Isabella, the wife of John Matheson, of Charlottetown; Margaret, who married a Mr. McPhee; Christie, the wife of a Mr. McLeod, Of Erin Cliff; and Jane, unmar- ried. All of the above are deceased.

The subject of this sketch married Miss Mary Louisa Enman, a daughter of John Enman, a well known mill owner and farm- er of Lot 57. The pioneer of the Enman family in Prince Edward Island was Jere- miah, who located at Vernon River. His father, who Was a German, served in the British army during the American Revolu- tionary war from 1776 to 1784 and died during the returned voyage to Prince Edward Island. He married a Miss Benoit, a native of France, who was afterward mar- ried twice, first to a Mr. Leard, of the British aMy, and later to a Mr. Ross, of Vernon River, Prince Edward ISland. To this union were born several sons and daugh- ters, all of whom are located in Prince'Ed- ward Island. To Mr. and Mrs. David Ross were born‘ the following children: ‘ John Frederick, who operates the store formerly owned by his father; Artemus, a decorator in San Francisco, California; Daniel, at home; Mary Elizabeth, the wife of M. P. Macdonald, of Orwell; Nettie, of Boston, Massachusetts; Belle Irene, at home, and Lemuel, who died in infancy.

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WILLIAM BELL Bowness, an enterpris- ing and successful carriage manufacturer and trader in horses at Summerside, was born in Lot 20, Prince Edward Island, and is a son of Robert and Theresa (Tuplin) Bowness, the former a native of Edinburg, Scotland, who came to Prince Edward Is- land, at the age of twelve years, with his father, Robert Bowness. The subject’s mother was a daughter of Reuben Tuplin. Reuben Tuplin and a brother, William, came from England and settled in Lot 20. Wil- liam B. Bowness was reared on the pa- ternal homestead and secured his educa- tion in the public schools. Upon attain- ing mature years he entered upon the opera- tion of the farm at New Annan, Lot 19, which he operated continuously until 1900, at which time he came to Summerside and commenced the manufacture of carriages, in which he has since continued, meeting with a gratifying degree of success. About twenty-five years ago he commenced the manufacture of carriages on a limited scale on his home farm, having learned his trade under the instructions of his uncle, James Tuplin, by whom he was employed as fore- man. Subsequently he leased the works and commenced the business on his own account. He has been an extensive dealer in horses for over a quarter of a century, being an excellent judge of good stock, and has ac- quired a widespread reputation as a suc- cessful stockman. In politics he has given an ardent support to the Liberal party and has been active in local public affairs.

Mr. Bowness married Miss Jane Suther- land, a‘ daughter of John Sutherland, of Sea View, and a native of Scotland, and to this union have been born the following children: Byron, who now manages the