Elizabeth Ferris Bowness1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. 12 January 1860, d. 30 June 1941
FatherRobert S. Bowness3,4,9,7,10 b. 11 Nov 1825, d. 11 May 1904
MotherThirza Tuplin4,3,7,10 b. 12 Aug 1827, d. 5 Dec 1905
ChartsDescendants of Stephen Weeks
Descendants of John Bowness
Descendants of John Large
Birth*12 January 1860 Norboro, Prince Edward Island, Canada11,12,13,14 
Cen-E-with*an unknown date in 1881 Lot 3, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Elizabeth Bowness||Elizabeth, 21 years old, was born ion PEI of scotch origins. Her religion was recorded as Methodist. She was single; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 1, Prince, Lot 3 Census Canadian Federal 1881, HOH=Robert S. Bowness15 
Marriage*3 December 1884 at the residence of the bride's brother R.S. Bowness by Rev. Walter B. Hinson; Groom=Henry Albert Weeks, Witness=Robert Sharp Bowness16,1,2,4,5,17,18 
Cen-E-with*16 April 1891 Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1891 Canadian Census||Elizabeth Weeks||Elizabeth, 31 years old was born on PEI. Her father was born in Scotland and her mother in England. Elizabeth's religion was recorded as Methodist. She was married and could read and write; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 134, Prince, Lot 4, Div. 1 Census Canadian Federal 1891, HOH=Henry Albert Weeks19 
Death*30 June 1941 at the home of her daughter, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; aged 81; Witness=Lucy Elizabeth Ferris Weeks1,2,5,20,21 
Burial*2 July 1941 Woodlawn United Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 04, Alberton, Woodlawn United/Methodist Cemetery2,5,21 
Obituary*4 July 1941 Charlottetown Gardian, Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Weeks - There passed away on Monday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Heber Corbet, Alberton, Mrs.
Elizabeth Weeks, wife of the late Albert Weeks of South Kildare.
Mrs. Weeks was most highly esteemed in this district and will be
kindly remembered by her many friends, both in Kildare and
Alberton. Besides her daughter, Mrs. Heber Corbett and her son,
Carl at South Kildare hwere she formerly resided, several sons and
daughters are left to mourn. The funeral was held on Wednesday
Afternoon from the residence of her son, Carl and was very largely
attended. Mr. Patterson of Bloomfield conducted the service.21 

Family

Henry Albert Weeks b. 26 Dec 1848, d. 31 Jan 1913
Marriage*3 December 1884 at the residence of the bride's brother R.S. Bowness by Rev. Walter B. Hinson; Groom=Henry Albert Weeks, Witness=Robert Sharp Bowness16,1,2,4,5,17,18 
Children

Citations

  1. [S348] Descendants of Stephen Weeks and Ann Lacomber, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. Photocopies, p. 5, citing the sources as "Montrose Cemetery", "U. Church Records" and "Henry Clark", Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S407] Tombstone Inscription, Albert H. Weeks and Elizabeth Bowness, daughter Mary J. Weeks on the east side and daughter Alicia Weeks on west side. Photograph, in possession of author, Doc. No. 48, personal visit by author, Woodlawn United Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince, PE, Canada.
  3. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 3, citing the source as Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, PE, Canada, Dawn Ellis.
  4. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 10, citing the sources as "Church Records", "Meggison Scrap Book" and "Obituary", Dawn Ellis.
  5. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Mfm. Roll No. 58, referencing Lot 4, Cemetery 5, Stone 45, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  6. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Mfm. Roll No. 58, referencing the "Daily Examiner" of 11 Dec 1884, p. 2, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  7. [S427] Fulton Samuel "Tiny" Underhay, (author e-mail address available on request), to Dawn S. Ellis, email, dated 1 April 1997, in reply to my post concerning the baptismal date of Susan Bowness. He cites the book All Their Tuplin Children by Lloyd James Miller, 1987, pp. 138-139 (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  8. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 29, gives middle name.
  9. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Mfm. Roll No. 58, referencing the "Daily Examiner" of 11 Dec 1884, p. 2. His name given as "Robert Bowness", Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  10. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 29.
  11. [S348] Descendants of Stephen Weeks and Ann Lacomber, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. Photocopies, p. 5, citing the sources as "Montrose Cemetery", "U. Church Records" and "Henry Clark". Year of birth extrapolated from age at death, Dawn Ellis.
  12. [S407] Tombstone Inscription, Albert H. Weeks and Elizabeth Bowness, daughter Mary J. Weeks on the east side and daughter Alicia Weeks on west side. Year of birth extrapolated from given age at death. Photograph, in possession of author, Doc. No. 48, personal visit by author, Woodlawn United Church Cemetery, Alberton, Prince, PE, Canada.
  13. [S427] Fulton Samuel "Tiny" Underhay, (author e-mail address available on request), to Dawn S. Ellis, email, dated 1 April 1997. He cites the book All Their Tuplin Children by Lloyd James Miller, 1987, pp. 138-139 (printout), Dawn Ellis, Graham, North Carolina, USA.
  14. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 29, 67.
  15. [S319] 1881 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, Prince County, population, District 1, Prince County, Lot 3, p. 1, Lines 12-19, House 3, Family 3; citing Library and Archives Canada (LAC), (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) microfilm publication mfm C-13162.
  16. [S347] Interview with Marian Campbell Weeks , various dates, 17 Oct 1976, ms. notes on genealogical worksheets, Dawn Ellis.
  17. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Mfm. Roll No. 58, referencing the "Daily Examiner" of 11 Dec 1884, p. 2. Date of marriage recorded as "3rd Inst.", Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  18. [S417] Family Bible of Albert and Elizabeth (Bowness) Weeks. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues and With the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised by His Majesty's Special Command (146, Queen Victoria Street, London: Printed at The University Press for the British and Foreign Bible Society, 1907, the bible is in poor condition although the entries are legible. The original entries concerning the marriage of Albert and Elizabeth and the births and marriages of their children were all entered in the same hand and at the same time. Subsequent entries appear to have been made as they occurred. The original is in the possession of Beth Clark, Summerside, PE. Photocopy,, Dawn Ellis. Hereinafter cited as Family Bible of Albert and Elizabeth Weeks.
  19. [S868] 1891 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, viewed at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside, mfm T-6382, covers Lots 39-47, 51-56, 61, 63, 64, 66, Summerside town and Lots 1-4, District 134, Prince, Lot 4, Div 1, p. 23, Line 17-24, Family 82, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Hereinafter cited as 1891 Canadian Census, PEI, T-6382.
  20. [S417] Family Bible of Albert and Elizabeth (Bowness) Weeks. The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues and With the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised by His Majesty's Special Command (146, Queen Victoria Street, London: Printed at The University Press for the British and Foreign Bible Society, 1907, the bible is in poor condition although the entries are legible. The original entries concerning the marriage of Albert and Elizabeth and the births and marriages of their children were all entered in the same hand and at the same time. Subsequent entries appear to have been made as they occurred. The date of Elizabeth Ferris Bowness' death is illegible. Photocopy,, Dawn Ellis. Hereinafter cited as Family Bible of Albert and Elizabeth Weeks.
  21. [S651] The Charlottown Guardian, (Charlottown, PE: n.pub., various dates), 4 Jul 1941, p. 7.
  22. [S347] Interview with Marian Campbell Weeks , various dates, 17 Oct 1976, ms. notes on genealogical worksheets, Dawn Ellis.
  23. [S348] Descendants of Stephen Weeks and Ann Lacomber, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. Photocopies, p. 6. No sources cited, Dawn Ellis.
  24. [S348] Descendants of Stephen Weeks and Ann Lacomber, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. Photocopies, p. 7, citing sources as "Church Records" and "Henry Clark", Dawn Ellis.
More information available on request.

Elizabeth Ferris Bowness1

F, b. 27 February 1869
FatherJames Bowness2,1 b. 16 May 1821, d. 4 Oct 1899
MotherSarah Mugridge2,1 b. 27 Oct 1836, d. 18 Feb 1912
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*27 February 1869 Prince Edward Island, Canada3,1 
Marriage* Groom=Frank? Posta1 
Cen-E-with*an unknown date in 1881 Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Bessie Boness||Bessie, 12 years old, was born on PEI of scotch roots. Her religion was recorded as Methodist and she attended school; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 1, Prince, Lot 25 Census Canadian Federal 1881, HOH=James Bowness4 
Cen-E-with*9 April 1891 Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1891 Canadian Census||Bessie Bowness||Bessie, 21 years old, was born on PEI. Her father was born in Scotland and her mother on PEI. Bessie's religion was recorded as Methodist. She was single and could read and write; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 134, Prince, Lot 25 Census Canadian Federal 1891, HOH=James Bowness5 

Family

Frank? Posta

Citations

  1. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 23.
  2. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: 1881 Census, Lot # 25 Fam. #85. Surname spelled Boness, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  3. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: 1881 Census, Lot # 25 Fam. #85. Surname spelled Boness. Birth year based on age of 12 in 1881 census, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  4. [S319] 1881 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, Prince County, population, District 1, Prince County, Lot 25, p. 21, Lines 13-22, House 82, Family 85; citing Library and Archives Canada (LAC), (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) microfilm publication mfm C-13162.
  5. [S870] 1891 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, viewed at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside, mfm T-6383, covers Prince: Lots 5-19, 25, 28; Queens: Ch'town, Royalty, Lot 20, District 134, Prince, Lot 25, p. 8 & 9, Lines 25, 1-9, Family 26, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Hereinafter cited as 1891 Canadian Census, PEI, T-6383.
More information available on request.

Elizabeth Hester Bowness1

F, b. 28 April 1877, d. 22 September 1958
Birth*28 April 1877 1 
Marriage* Groom=Edward Chester Caseley1 
Death*22 September 1958 1 
Burial*1958 People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 17, S'side, People's Protestant Cemetery1 

Family

Edward Chester Caseley b. 14 Feb 1882, d. 19 Nov 1967

Citations

  1. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 17, cem. 4, stone 30 People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
More information available on request.

Ellen Jane Bowness1

F, b. June 1895, d. 1903
FatherHerbert Bell Bowness1 b. 8 Jun 1864, d. 1931
MotherAnnie C. Squarebriggs1 b. 1869, d. 1949
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*June 1895 2 
Death*1903 1 

Citations

  1. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 6, citing the source as "church records", Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 6, citing the source as "church records". Day of month not given, Dawn Ellis.
More information available on request.

Elmer Bruce Bowness1,2

M, b. 25 April 1885, d. 1966
MotherMargaret Bowness3 b. Jan 1840
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*25 April 1885 Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada1,2 
Marriage* Bride=Emma Constable1 
Cen-E-with*16 April 1891 Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1891 Canadian Census||Bruce Bowness||Bruce, 6 years old, was born on PEI. The place of birth of his parents was not recorded. Bruce could read, but not write; Principal=PE, Dist 134, Prince, Lot 25 Census Canadian Federal 1891, HOH=Duncan McPhee4 
Death*1966 1 
Burial*1966 People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 17, S'side, People's Protestant Cemetery1 

Family

Emma Constable b. 1884, d. 1955

Citations

  1. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 17, cem. 4, stone 814, People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  2. [S890] Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index, online database (http://www.gov.pe.ca/cca/baptismal). Public Archives and Record Office of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 29 Apr 2012, Baptism of Elmer Bruce Bowness, cites: Record Book 2, Page 36.
  3. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 32.
  4. [S870] 1891 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, viewed at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside, mfm T-6383, covers Prince: Lots 5-19, 25, 28; Queens: Ch'town, Royalty, Lot 20, District 134, Prince, Lot 25, p. 20, Lines 16-20, Family 75, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Hereinafter cited as 1891 Canadian Census, PEI, T-6383.
More information available on request.

Elsie Lois Bowness1,2

F, b. 28 July 1897, d. 19 October 1924
FatherHerbert Bell Bowness1 b. 10 Jul 1863, d. Apr 1948
MotherCaroline Mackay1 b. 1866, d. 1934
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*28 July 1897 1,2 
Death*19 October 1924 of blood poisoning from a non-poisonous snake bite1,2 
Burial*1924 People's Protestant Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 19, Kensington People's Cemetery1 

Citations

  1. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 19, cem. 3, stone 155, People's Cemetery, Kensington, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  2. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 50.
More information available on request.

Emma Bowness1,2

F, b. 20 June 1862, d. 8 June 1947
FatherJames Bowness1,3,2,4 b. 16 May 1821, d. 4 Oct 1899
MotherSarah Mugridge1,3,4 b. 27 Oct 1836, d. 18 Feb 1912
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*20 June 1862 Prince Edward Island, Canada5,6 
Mar-Status*7 February 1876 unmarried7 
Cen-E-with*an unknown date in 1881 Lot 25, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Emma Boness||Emma, 19 years old, was born on PEI of scotch roots. Her religion was recorded as Methodist and she was not married; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 1, Prince, Lot 25 Census Canadian Federal 1881, HOH=James Bowness8 
Marriage*30 September 1885 [she] a native of Norborough [PE]; Groom=Dr. Alexander MacNeill9,2,10 
Cen-E-with*11 May 1891 Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1891 Canadian Census||Emma McNeill||Emma, 29 years old, was born on PEI. It was recorded that both of her parents were also born on PEI. Emma's religion was recorded as Church of England. She was married and could read and write; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 134, Prince, Lot 19 Census Canadian Federal 1891, HOH=Dr. Alexander MacNeill11 
Death*8 June 1947 Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada10 
Burial*1948 People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 17, S'side, People's Protestant Cemetery12,10 

Family

Dr. Alexander MacNeill b. 17 Feb 1853, d. 7 Feb 1926
Marriage*30 September 1885 [she] a native of Norborough [PE]; Groom=Dr. Alexander MacNeill9,2,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 1, citing the source as Dora Bowness, Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S421] MacKinnon and Warburton, Past and Present of Prince Edward Island (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), p. 592, biography of Dr. Alexander MacNeill.
  3. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: 1881 Census, Lot # 25 Fam. #85. Surname spelled Boness, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  4. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 23.
  5. [S414] Last Will and Testament of Herbert Bell, 7 February 1876, Emma's legacy was to be invested until "she shall attain the age of twentyone years", born after 7 Feb 1855, manuscript copy, probably made at the time of his death. The copy was found in a desk drawer in the residence of Reginald E. Ellis, Summerside, PE, circa 1981. The copy is legible and in fair condition with a tear across a fold on the last page, Dawn Ellis.
  6. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 23, 44.
  7. [S414] Last Will and Testament of Herbert Bell, 7 February 1876, Emma's legacy was to be invested until "she shall attain the age of twentyone years or be previously married", manuscript copy, probably made at the time of his death. The copy was found in a desk drawer in the residence of Reginald E. Ellis, Summerside, PE, circa 1981. The copy is legible and in fair condition with a tear across a fold on the last page, Dawn Ellis.
  8. [S319] 1881 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, Prince County, population, District 1, Prince County, Lot 25, p. 21, Lines 13-22, House 82, Family 85; citing Library and Archives Canada (LAC), (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) microfilm publication mfm C-13162.
  9. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 1, citing the source as Dora Bowness. No date given, Dawn Ellis.
  10. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 44.
  11. [S870] 1891 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, viewed at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside, mfm T-6383, covers Prince: Lots 5-19, 25, 28; Queens: Ch'town, Royalty, Lot 20, District 134, Prince, Lot 19, p. 62, Lines 15-19, Family 264, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Hereinafter cited as 1891 Canadian Census, PEI, T-6383.
  12. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 17, cem. 4, stone 660 People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  13. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 45.
More information available on request.

Estelle Leigh Bowness1,2

F, b. 1890, d. 19 December 1976
FatherJohn Bowness3 b. 22 Oct 1856, d. 1947
MotherMary S. Donald3 b. 1865, d. 1926
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Never Marr* single3 
Birth*1890 2 
Death*19 December 1976 2,4 
Burial*1977 Montrose United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 03, Montrose United/Presbyterian Cemetery2 

Citations

  1. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 5, citing the source as "church records" and "obituaries". Middle name not given, Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S419] Tombstone Inscription, John and Mary S. Bowness on front of monument, daughters Estelle Leigh and Thirza Jane on back, personal visit by author, Montrose United Church Cemetery, Montrose, Prince, PE, Canada.
  3. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 5, citing the source as "church records" and "obituaries", Dawn Ellis.
  4. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 3, cem. 4, stone 30; Montrose United/Presb. Cemetery, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
More information available on request.

Ethel B. Bowness1,2

F, b. circa 1885, d. 26 August 1927
FatherWilliam Bell Bowness1,2 b. 7 Feb 1851, d. 16 Aug 1921
MotherJane Sutherland2 b. 23 Sep 1858, d. 12 Feb 1915
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*circa 1885 3 
Cen-E-with*28 April 1891 Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1891 Canadian Census||Ethel B. Bowness||Ethel, 8 years old, was born on PEI. Her parents were both born on PEI also. Ethel's religion was recorded as Presbyterian. She could read and write; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 134, Prince, Lot 19 Census Canadian Federal 1891, HOH=William Bell Bowness4 
Death*26 August 1927 aged 425 
Burial*1927 People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Interred=CAN, PE, Prince Co., Lot 17, S'side, People's Protestant Cemetery5 

Citations

  1. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 4, citing the source as "church records", Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S421] MacKinnon and Warburton, Past and Present of Prince Edward Island (n.p.: n.pub., unknown publish date), Biography of William Bell Bowness, pp. 525-6.
  3. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 17, cem. 4, stone 835, People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside. Birth year estimated from age at death, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
  4. [S870] 1891 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, viewed at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside, mfm T-6383, covers Prince: Lots 5-19, 25, 28; Queens: Ch'town, Royalty, Lot 20, District 134, Prince, Lot 19, p. 48, Lines 1-9, Family 207, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Hereinafter cited as 1891 Canadian Census, PEI, T-6383.
  5. [S480] Prince Edward Island Heritage Foundation, Master Name Index, Reel 7; Ref: Lot 17, cem. 4, stone 835, People's Protestant Cemetery, Summerside, Eptek Exhibition Centre.
More information available on request.

Evelyn Fletcher Bowness1,2

F, b. 9 April 1876
FatherRobert Sharp Bowness1 b. 9 Jan 1850, d. 3 Oct 1909
MotherRachel Woodside1 b. 1851, d. 1895
ChartsDescendants of John Bowness
Birth*9 April 1876 3 
Cen-E-with*an unknown date in 1881 Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Eveline Bowness||Evelyn, 5 years old, was born on PEI of scotch roots. Her religion was recorded as Baptist; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 1, Prince, Lot 17, Summerside Town Census Canadian Federal 1881, HOH=Robert Sharp Bowness4 
Cen-E-with*6 April 1891 Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1891 Canadian Census||Eveline Bowness||Evelyn, age 15, was born on PEI. She was single. Her religion was recorded as Baptist. Both of her parents are recorded as having been born on PEI. Evelyn could read and write; Cen Plc=PE, Dist 134, Prince, Sub-Dist A1, Div. 33, Town of Summerside Census Canadian Federal 1891, HOH=Robert Sharp Bowness5 

Citations

  1. [S409] Descendants of William Bowness, 1977, charts given to me (MAE) by Marilyn Wilson (Mrs. Harold) of Ottawa. She got these charts from Mrs. Willard Oulton, Alberton, PE. The source given on the charts is Dora Bowness. Photocopies, p. 3, citing the source as Woodlawn Cemetery, Alberton, PE, Canada, Dawn Ellis.
  2. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 59, gives middle name.
  3. [S528] The Descendants of William Bowness of Kirkton, Scotland by Kyler C. Bowness, hereinafter known as "Bowness Genealogy", 1997, 261 page spiral bound book, includes many photos, is very well done, p. 59.
  4. [S319] 1881 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, Prince County, population, District 1, Prince County, Lot 17, Summerside Town, p. 66, Lines 18-22, House 279, Family 296; citing Library and Archives Canada (LAC), (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) microfilm publication mfm C-13162.
  5. [S868] 1891 Canadian Census, Prince Edward Island, viewed at the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside, mfm T-6382, covers Lots 39-47, 51-56, 61, 63, 64, 66, Summerside town and Lots 1-4, District 134, Prince,
    Sub-Dist A1, Division 33, Town of Summerside, p. 4, Lines 13-20, Family 18, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Hereinafter cited as 1891 Canadian Census, PEI, T-6382.
More information available on request.