It is interesting to note that a receipt for the sum of one dollar was received as part payment on one installment.

They had a family of five daughters and two sons, namely, Mary Ellen, Sarah Caroline, Agnes, Mary Ann, John Francis and Sylvester.

Sarah was born December 4th., 1882, and married William Cos— Lello, Green Bay, Lot 65.

Caroline, born June 11th., 1880 married Francis Beagan, Emyvale, and later moved to the United States.

Mary Ellen was born August 30th., 1870, and married John Mc- Aleer, Charlottetown.

Agnes was born April 20th., 1884, and married Edward Croken, Emerald Junction, and later they moved to the United States.

Mary Ann, another daughter, was born April 8th., 1881 and mar- ried Francis Monaghan, Kelly’s Cross. She was the mother of Father Willie Monaghan.

John Francis, who was born 27th., 1876, was never married and worked as a carpenter all his life until he died September 2nd,, 1902.

Sylvester, who was born September 21st., 1886, attended school at South Melville, and took over the farm following the death of his father March let., 1906. His mother, who died on December 23rd, 1909, re- mained on the homestead with Sylvester.

Sylvester married Mary Ann (Mayme) Power of Emerald Jct. on June 25th., 1912. She was the daughter of James Power and Mary Mc- Mahon, and was born August 10th., 1890. They were married in Indian liiver Church by Rev. John MacDonald. They had a family of five, two girls and three boys. Mrs. Monaghan died December 8th., 1972.

Their first child Mary, born April 8th., 1913, died shortly after birth. When another girl was born she was called Mary, and the boys were called Gerald, William and George.

Mary was born December 26th., 1915, and married Amos Clarkin, New Wiltshire, on November 10th., 1948. They lived for a time in Lot 65, and then moved to Charlottetown. Her husband Amos died May 16th, 1962. Mary now resides at 121/; Spring Street.

William (Bill) born June 15th., 1921, received his education in South Melville school and later was employed with the late L. D. MacPhee, Clyde River. Mr. MacPhee had a small farm and maintained a butcher shop at Clyde, and also brought his produce into the market in Char— lottetown twice a week. In November, 1953, Bill went to Toronto, Ontario, Where he is employed by the Arch—Aid Shoe Company. He is presently cmployed with the same company.

Gerald was born July 20th., 1914, and received his early education At South Melville school, and worked at farm work at Hampton, Newton, Seven Mile Bay and Bedeque. He also was employed as a carpenter at

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