TRENHOLM HISTORY

Theodore Trenholm his wife and family came and settled on part of the Henry Crockett property in 1903. Their family con- sisted of Maud, Lemuel, Joseph, Eatta, James, Bertha who died early in life, Ruby and Lilliam (twins), Bessie and Mae (twins) and Rosella. After the death of Mr. and Mrs. Trenholm, Lemuel carried on the farm for a time then sold it to Murdock Dawson and Lloyd MacWilliams now owns the property. The remainder of the Henry Crockett .place was bought by Avard Bell and later by James Bell. Later on Mrs. Bridget McCabe and her two (2) children, Eugene and Lena bought it then sold it to Leo Keough. Mr. Keough than sold it to Stewart McMicken and the land is now owned by Arnold Murray and the House by Frank Bell.

The adjoining property was owned by Donald Campbell. His family were, William, who was a preacher, Georgie and Mrs. George Doull and lived in Carleton until her death and Willie who died. The Bramhall family consisted of three (3) children, Mabel, Bessie and Bertha. This property was later bought by Aden Mc- Carville then sold to Arthur Carruthers. Stewart McMicken then bought the property and it is now owned by James O’Con- nell.

MCBRIDE HISTORY

Thomas McBride, wife and family lived on the old Thomas Myers place for a number of years. There son Joseph married Alice McGinnis, and lived there for some time.

SMITH HISTORY

John Smith, wife and family came to the property formerly owned by James Silliker in 1915. The family consisted of Celes- tine, James, Linus, Ada, Joseph, Earnest and Francis. Celestine married Rose McCormick and remained on the farm for a num- ber of years. His father bought the William Gillespie place and remained there till he died. Celestine had six (6) children, name- ly, Hazel, Ivan, Leo, Ada, Patricia and Wilbur. They later mov- ed to Summerside. Now there is a restaurant and a body shop on the property.

DICKIE FAMILY

John Dickie and Wife came from Union Corner and bought the property owned by Dan McInnis and built the house over. They had a family of four (4) and three (3) more were born in Carleton. Arita Pearl died in early girlhood and Amy Grace died in infancy. Robert grew to young manhood and enlisted in the Airforce and was killed in an airplane crash overseas.

Aletha is married to Leith Cameron and still reside in Carle- ton.

Marion, Denona and Thomas have moved elsewhere.

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