Vital Statistics from Island Newspapers 22 Georgetown & Area, 1871-1887

kind and indulgent father, and a community in which he so long moved-- a disinterested and obliging neighbour.” (Herald, Aug. 27, 1884)

D. “At Lower Montague, on the 4th inst, Louis John Westaway [formerly of Georgetown], master mariner, aged 80 years, deeply regretted by all who knew him.”

(Weekly Examiner, Oct, 1884)

M. “At the Rocklin House, Charlottetown, on the let inst, Daniel Charles Stewart, of Victoria, Vancouver Island to Elizabeth Pinkham of Georgetown.” Weekl Examiner, Oct. 24, 1884)

M. “On Nov. 25th, at St. James Church by the Rev. Dr. MacDonald, Daniel W. Morrissey to Mary S. O ‘Brien. (Herald, Dec. 10, 1884)

M. “On the 25th December, by the Rev. W. H. Spencerat the residence of the bride’s mother, on Brudenell River, Capt. Henry F. Bissett, of River Bourgeois, C. B., to Emma Jane, second daughter of the late F. G. Norton, Georgetown.” (Weekly Examiner, Jan. 9, 1885)

D. “At Scotch Settlement, N.B., Dec. 28th, Janet, aged 49, wife of John McKinnon of Georgetown, P.E.I., and daughter of the late Alexander Duff, of Scotch

Settlement, N.B..” (Weekly Examiner, Jan. 30, 1885)

1885:

M. “At Georgetown on Jan. 7th by the Rev. W. H. Spencer, Capt. Malcolm McLeod of Belfast to Abbie, daughter of James M. Cogswell, Esq.” (Herald, Jan. 14, 1885)

M. “At St. lames’ Church, Georgetown, the 27th ult, by the very Rev. Dr. MacDonald, Mr. Ronald Yorston, son of John Yorston, Esq., of Georgetown, and nephew of Ronald McRae, Esq. of launching Road, to Miss Annie, daughter of the late Donald McPhee and sister of Daniel McPhee of Burnt Point. After the ceremony the wedding party were entertained at the residence of Mr. Timothy Donovan where a sumptuous lunch was prepared in Mr. Donovan’s best style.” (Herald, Feb. 25, 1885)

M. “In San Francisco, Feb. 12th, by the Rev. Father Reilly, Charles A. McPhee, formerly of Georgetown Royalty, P. E. I. to Eileen McDonald, Oakland, formerly of Mount Stewart, P.E.l.” (Weekly Examiner or Herald, Mar. 28, 1885)

D. “At Georgetown, on the 25th of June of Inflammation of the Lungs, Albert Howard, infant son of Thomas and Katie Henry, age 11 months.” (Weekly Examiner, July 10, 1885)

M. “At Souris, on the 6th inst, by the Rev, William Wass, Miss Hannah Webster, of Marie, Lot 40, to Alonzo Herbert Lavers, of Georgetown, King’s Co., P.E.I.,” (Weekly Examiner, Aug. 14, 1885)

M. “At St. Jarnes’ Church , Georgetown, the 17th inst. , by the Very Rev. Daniel McDonald, D. D., assisted by the Rev. Chas. McDonald, Rector of St. Dunstan’s College. Dennis Murphy of Souris to Mary Walsh, daughter of the late James Walsh, Esq., merchant, of

Charlottetown.” (Weekly Examiner, Sept. 26, 1885)

1886:

D. “At Franklin Hill, Georgetown Royalty, on the 14th of June, 1886, in the 65th year of her age, Jessie Sutherland, beloved wife of George Parker, Esq. deeply lamented by her children, grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.” (Weekly Examiner, July 13, 1886)

M. At the manse of St. James Church [Charlottetown] by the Rev. James Carruthers, on the 2nd inst, William F. Hemphill, Georgetown, to Nellie Bray Goodhue, of Gloucester, Mass.” (Weekly Examiner, Nov. 12, 1886) [There appears to be a mistake in the groom’s name. Nellie Goodhue married Edward Bartlett Hemphill]

M. “At Georgetown, on Nov. 23rd, by the Rev, W. H. S ncer, John F. Allen, to Miss Fanny J. Allen, both 0 Boughton Island.” (Weekly Examiner, Dec. 3, 1886)

M. “At Georgetown, Nov., 10th, by the Rev. Father Grant, P.P., Mr. John DeLory, of Georgetown, to Miss Mary Macadam of Johnson’s River.” (Weekly Examiner, Dec. 3, 1886)

M. “Atthe manse, Cardigan Bridge, on the 23rd ult., by the Rev. E. Gillis, Mr. Malcolm M. Allen, of Boughton Island to Miss Catherine Mackenzie of North Cardigan.” (Weekly Examiner, Dec. 3, 1886)

M. “At the manse of St. James Church [Charlottetown] on the 7th last, by the Rev. James Carruthers, Simon Burke of Georgetown to Han’iet Roots of this city.” (Weekly Examiner, Dec. 10, 1886)

1887:

B. “At Georgetown. Jan 13th, the wife of Peter Hubert, of a son.” (Weekly Examiner, Feb. 1, 1887)

D. Hon. Joseph Wightman, former representative in the House for Montague area. (Weekly Examiner, Feb. 11, 1887)

M. “At Georgetown, on the 9th inst. by Hon. Daniel Gordon, J. P., Mr. Charles Suckles to Miss Catherine Lemon, both of Lower Montague.” (Weekly Examiner, Feb. 11, 1887)

D. “At Georgetown, on the 17th Feb. after a long and painful, illness born with patience and resignation to the Divine Will, Dr. John C. McKeown, aged 84 years.” (Daily Examiner, Mar.8, 1887)

D. “At Georgetown on the 7th inst, after an illness of five weeks, George Norbert, infant and only son of Daniel and Mary S. Morrissey, aged 8 months and fifteen days.” (ngly Examiner, May 27, 1887)

M. “On Wednesday, June 22, 1887, b the Rev. W. H. Spencer, Georgetown, Mr. Daniel Mc ean (nephew of Capt. Malcolm McDonald), to Miss Lucy A. Irving, only daughter of Capt. James Irving. The bridesmaid was Miss Maggie Glover and the groom was attended by Capt. Nelson Fairchild. Among the numerous and valuable presents was a handsome donation accompanied