The Schurmans named their summer retreat Pelican Landing after the ofﬁcial bird of Louisiana. Accompanying Joe to Stanley Bridge for the past many summers is his able worker and friend, Gerald G. Venus, a native of Shreveport, Louisiana. Gerald openly expresses his favourable opinion of Prince Edward Island and its people. He feels much at home in Stanley Bridge. He is the father of two adult daughters.

George Rankin Schurman [known as Joe] is the son of Benjamin C. and Grace L. Rankin Schurman, of Summerside. Joe was born in Boston, Mass, Jan. 3, 1932. His family moved to Summerside in May 1932. Joe left for the USA in April 1950, and joined the US Air Force.

Joe Schurman m. April 25, 1952 Aline Spence They had a family of ﬁve children 1. George R. “Rankin” 11, BA. b. Aug. 14, 1953

Lisa Gaye Mendes GRI b. Apr. 8, 1958

Stephen Wayne b. June 13, 1960

Lori Louise Bogdan B.S., b. February 25, 1969

Bonnie Susan b. Feb. 25, 1969

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RAMSAY

Mamie Faye Ramsay b. Nov. 24, 1946 daughter of Clifford and Glenn Ramsay of Summerside, married and later divorced Bernard S. McCabe of Kinkora. Bernard and Faye have a family of three:

1. Sandra Lisa b. Sept. 17, 1968

2. Patrick Ramsay b. Mar. 23, 1971

3. Sean Ronald b. Oct. 8, 1974

MAHONEY

The MAHONEY home was situated on property at thejunction of Route 6 and Mill River Road. This was a lease from Robert Fyfe to Patrick Mahoney. The land reverted to Elmer Fyfe upon the death of David Mahoney. In 1880, the Mahoney family is listed as being residents of BayView Mills. All family members except David moved to the United States.

MAHONEY, PATRICK (Dec. 25, 1840—1909) m. ELIZABETH HIGGINS They had a family of seven children:

Agnes Emiline b. Feb. 28, 1883

Catherine Lea b. Mar. 7, 1885

George Leeming b. Feb. 12, 1887

Joseph Patrick b. Feb. 12, 1887 (twins)

Theresa b. Oct. 23, 1889 DAVID STANLEY (Nov. 27, l892-Sept. l, 1960) David lived in Stanley Bridge.

He died as a result of injuries after being struck by a vehicle while walking along

the highway in the village. 7. Ivan b. Aug. 27, 1895 served in the army in WW1 In 1909, Mary Higgins, Elizabeth’s mother was also residing with the Mahoney family.

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