Ellis Surname DNA Project

Marie Blanche Alice Roch

F, b. 1 January 1937, d. 9 March 1998

Birth*

1 January 1937

Montréal, Québec, Canada

Baptism Pri*

St. Luc's Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Death*

9 March 1998

Oromocto Public Hospital, Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada; at 5:05 am, of small cell carcinoma of the lung.

Burial*

June 1998

People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Her ashes were buried

Reginald Evans Ellis

M, b. 10 March 1894, d. 8 June 1983

Kit # 50850 - Reginald Evans Ellis (1894-1983, Summerside Prince Edward Island)

Father

Kenneth Forbes Ellis b. 8 Aug 1853, d. 27 Jun 1936

Mother

Lucy Stewart b. 26 Aug 1863

Charts

Kit #'s 51017, 50850, 95369, Direct Male Descendants of Johan Ellis (b. c.1549 ) (Haplogroup J2)

Birth*

10 March 1894

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Baptism Pri*

20 January 1903

Summerside Presbyterian Church, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Cen-E-with*

20 April 1901

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census||Regnal Ellis||He was 7 years old. His birthdate was recorded as 10 Mar 1894. Born in urban PEI, he was Canadian, of english descent. His religion was recorded as Presbyterian and attended school. Reg could read and write and spoke English, his mother tongue; HOH=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Graduation*

1910

Summerside High School, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; from Grade 10

Milit-Beg*

11 March 1916

Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada; enlisting as a Private in the 145 Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. His no. was 832448

Milit-End*

4 November 1918

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; as a Private

Description*

4 November 1918

aged 24 years, 5 feet 8 ins tall, medium complexion, brown eyes and hair, with no marks or scars

Work History*

a clerk in various positions, including the Bank of Nova Scotia, the town of Summerside, (a position he resigned on 24 Jul 1922), and for the Fox Breeders Association. He was also involved in the oyster business

Marriage*

29 August 1927

44 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by license||the home of Mrs. Emma MacNeill, who is thought to be the aunt of the bride; Bride=Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks, Parent/female=Lucy Stewart

Tax Assmt*

31 January 1944

for the year 1942

Member of*

between 1957 and 27 September 1977

Rotary Club, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; was past president of the Rotary Club and past president of the local Canadian branch

Occupation*

between 30 March 1967 and 14 June 1978

7 Summer St., Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Retirement*

1972

R.E. Ellis and Son Limited, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; from his insurance business which he had started in 1922

Photo*

before June 1975

166 Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Lt-Rt--Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks Ellis, Grace Potter Romcke, Amy Green Ellis Rogers, Reginald Evans Ellis; Principal=Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks

Residence*

11 June 1975

166 Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Principal=Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks

Award*

27 September 1977

Rotary Club, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; an Award of Merit for 20 or more years of service

Address*

14 June 1978

166 Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Estate-Div of-Heir*

14 June 1978

$10,000.00

ID Card*

1979

Prince Edward Island, Canada; Driver's License, exp 31 Mar '79, includes photo

Photo*

166 Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; In his living room

Greeting*

7 March 1983

Somerset Manor, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; a Birthday greeting from Premier James Lee, on the occasion of his 89th birthday

Residence*

8 June 1983

205 Lefurgey Ave., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

8 June 1983

Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

11 June 1983

People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; from Moase Funeral Home to the Summerside Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 11 a.m. by Rev. Robert Elford. Members of the Summerside Y's Men and Y'Menettes, the Summerside Rotary Club, session members of Summerside Presbyterian Church and veterans of the Summerside Royal Canadian Legion who also formed an honor guard, attended the funeral. On Friday evening [10 June] members of the Summerside Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 5 held a Legion Service at the funeral home. Also on Friday evening members of the Hiram and Lebanon Lodge No. 3. AF and AM held a Masonic memorial service.

Family

Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks b. 23 Jan 1893, d. 11 Jun 1975

Marriage*

29 August 1927

44 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by license||the home of Mrs. Emma MacNeill, who is thought to be the aunt of the bride; Bride=Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks, Parent/female=Lucy Stewart

Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks

F, b. 23 January 1893, d. 11 June 1975

Religion*

Presbyterian

Birth*

23 January 1893

Alberton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; at 9:00 a.m.

Education*

Prince of Wales College, Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Cen-E-with*

an unknown date in 1901

Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census||Dorothy Weeks||Dorothy was 8 years old. Her birth date was recorded as 23 Jan 1893. Born in urban PEI, she was Canadian, of Irish descent. She was Methodist and attended school. Dorothy spoke English, her mother tongue

Letter*

2 December 1901

Backoo, North Dakota, USA

Residence*

circa 1925

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Anecdote*

Saskatchewan, Canada; Her mother pinned $20.00 to her petticoat for her to buy a horse with

Marriage*

29 August 1927

44 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by license||the home of Mrs. Emma MacNeill, who is thought to be the aunt of the bride; Groom=Reginald Evans Ellis, Parent/female=Lucy Stewart

Note*

29 August 1927

able to read & write

Letter*

9 January 1956

Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Photo*

19 June 1958

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Newspaper clipping

Estate-Will*

2 February 1962

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Executor=Reginald Evans Ellis

Photo*

before June 1975

166 Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Lt-Rt--Dorothy Lefurgey Weeks Ellis, Grace Potter Romcke, Amy Green Ellis Rogers, Reginald Evans Ellis; Principal=Reginald Evans Ellis

Residence*

11 June 1975

166 Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Principal=Reginald Evans Ellis

Death*

11 June 1975

Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Member of*

11 June 1975

Summerside Presbyterian Church, [Summerside], Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; was a past member of the WMS group of the church

Burial*

14 June 1975

People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; The service was conducted by Rev. Dr. J.S. McBride

Estate-Probate*

9 July 1975

Prince Edward Island Supreme Court - Estates Division; Heirs=Reginald Evans Ellis

Family

Reginald Evans Ellis b. 10 Mar 1894, d. 8 Jun 1983

Marriage*

29 August 1927

44 Spring St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by license||the home of Mrs. Emma MacNeill, who is thought to be the aunt of the bride; Groom=Reginald Evans Ellis, Parent/female=Lucy Stewart

Dr. Kenneth Stewart Ellis

M, b. 6 August 1892, d. 5 June 1934

Father

Kenneth Forbes Ellis b. 8 Aug 1853, d. 27 Jun 1936

Mother

Lucy Stewart b. 26 Aug 1863

Birth*

6 August 1892

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Cen-E-with*

20 April 1901

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census||Keneth Ellis||Ken was 8 years old. His birthdate was recorded as 7 Aug 1892. Born in urban PEI, he was Canadian, of English descent. He was Presbyterian and attended school. Ken could read and write and spoke English, his mother tongue; HOH=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Milit-Serv*

between 1914 and 1918

Went over with CEF. Was gased at Langemark, France early in the war, and later injured in the knee

Letter*

16 September 1915

Recipient=Lucy Stewart

Milit-Rank*

a Corporal

Education*

Tufts College, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; dentistry

Occupation*

a dentist

Marriage*

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Irene Robertson Melrose

Death*

5 June 1934

Arlington, Massachusetts, USA; of pneumonia, leaving a widow, a son, his parents, brothers and sisters

Burial*

People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Family

Irene Robertson Melrose b. 21 Aug 1890, d. 14 Jul 1977

Marriage*

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Bride=Irene Robertson Melrose

Kenneth Forbes Ellis

M, b. 8 August 1853, d. 27 June 1936

Kit # 50850 - Kenneth Forbes Ellis (1853-1936, Summerside Prince Edward Island)

Father

Capt. John Ellis b. 15 Apr 1824, d. 18 Dec 1873

Mother

Margaret Potter b. 3 Sep 1829, d. 12 Aug 1917

Charts

Kit #'s 51017, 50850, 95369, Direct Male Descendants of Johan Ellis (b. c.1549 ) (Haplogroup J2)

Religion*

an Anglican

Photo*

of their 5 daughters; Principal=Lucy Stewart

Birth*

8 August 1853

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Baptism Pri*

2 October 1853

St. John's Anglican Church, St. Eleanor's, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by J. H. Read, Rector

Education*

Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Travel*

27 August 1869

Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "...[Robert] went to Ch'town with Kenneth"; Principal=Robert Ellis

Travel*

4 January 1870

Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "...Hannah, Tinnie & Kenneth went to Ch'town this morning in Crabb Steage Waggon..."; Principal=Hannah Darby

Illness*

4 March 1871

[Charlottetown], Prince Edward Island, Canada; "...Kenneth came home sick"

Travel*

30 March 1871

[Charlottetown], Prince Edward Island, Canada; "...Kenneth retun to town"

Estate-Div of-Heir*

12 September 1872

"...and at his [John Ellis'] death...to my grandsons Kenneth Forbes Ellis and Frank Potter Ellis, seventy five pounds each..."; Principal=Robert Ellis

Certificat*

11 August 1877

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Seaman, on board the Bark_ G. Reusens, J._._. Leighton, master, from 18 Jun 1877 to 10 Aug 1877. From Boston to Europe to W. Indies to Boston

Cen-E-with*

an unknown date in 1881

Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Kenneth F. Ellis||Ken, a store clerk, 27 years old, was born on PEI of Scotch roots. His religion was recorded as Church of England, and he was not married; HOH=Margaret Potter

Marriage*

28 September 1882

Both were residents of Summerside; Bride=Lucy Stewart

Cen-Head*

20 April 1901

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census||Kennett Ellis||Ken was married, age 42, his date of birth recorded as 8 Aug 1858. Born in rural PEI, he was Canadian, of English descent, and was Presbyterian. He worked as a clothing clerk. He could read and write and spoke English, his mother tongue; Spouse=Lucy Stewart, Son=Kenneth Ellis, Son=Reg Ellis

Death*

27 June 1936

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; leaving a widow, a son, five daughters and two sisters

Burial*

29 June 1936

People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; service conducted by Rev. Walter McCleary; Undertaker=Reginald Evans Ellis, Undertaker=Dr. Kenneth Stewart Ellis

Obituary*

an unknown newspaper;

"The death of Kenneth Forbes Ellis very well known and highly regarded citizen of Summerside, occurred at his home here on Saturday evening. The late Mr. Ellis, who was 82 years of age, was born in Summerside , son of the late Captain John and Mrs. Ellis. At an early age he went with his parents to Liverpool, Eng., and attended school there. Capt. Ellis was deep-sea captain and for many years sailed between British ports in the East India trade, later removing with his family to Summerside. On coming to Prince Edward Island Mr. Kenneth Ellis attended a private school in Charlottetown, at that time conducted by Rev. Hodgson. When he left school Mr. Ellis entered the mercantile establishment of Weeks & Beer, as a salesman. After some time in that employ, he left to go to sea, and spent several years as an officer in sailing ships, visiting many ports of the world. Following this, he entered the employ of Sinclair & Stewart, Summerside, and later was for a short time in business with the late W. K. McGougan. Later, he was a salesman with R. T. Holman, Ltd. Mr. Ellis will be remembered by his friends as much travelled, a voracious reader, with a wonderfully retentive memory and a genial companion. He was a charming and entertaining conversationalist, a factor which contributed much toward making him very popular with customers during his days as a salesman, and was at all times a gentleman. He is survived by his widow, one son, Reginald E. Ellis of Summerside, and five daughters, Miss Lorna, RN., at home; Mrs. B. Graham Rogers and Mrs. H. M. Baker in Summerside; Mrs. Chester Haen of Rhinback , NY., at present at home; and Miss. Myra Ellis of Morristown NJ., also two sisters, Mrs. Netus Stanlake and Mrs. R. L. Romcke to all of whom much sympathy is extended. At the funeral, which was held Monday afternoon, Rev. Walter McCleary conducted the services at the house and at the grave. Pall bearers were Percy Crosby, E. E. Parkman, E. P. Foley, Heath Strong, H. T. Colvin and D. F. Baker.; Spouse=Lucy Stewart, Son/Parent=Reginald Evans Ellis, Parent=Capt. John Ellis, Parent=Margaret Ellis

Estate-Will*

11 July 1936

...to my wife...all real & personal estate, belonging to me at the time of my death-; Witness=Reginald Evans Ellis

Estate-Div of-Heir*

11 July 1936

...to my wife...all the real & personal estate, belonging to me at the time of my death...[Lucy was appointed] Executrix; Principal=Lucy Stewart

Num Child*

9 June 1983

seven; Principal=Lucy Stewart

Family

Lucy Stewart b. 26 Aug 1863

Marriage*

28 September 1882

Both were residents of Summerside; Bride=Lucy Stewart

Children

Dr. Kenneth Stewart Ellis b. 6 Aug 1892, d. 5 Jun 1934
Reginald Evans Ellis+ b. 10 Mar 1894, d. 8 Jun 1983

Lucy Stewart

F, b. 26 August 1863

Photo*

of their 5 daughters; Principal=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Religion*

Presbyterian

Birth*

26 August 1863

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Marriage*

28 September 1882

Both were residents of Summerside; Groom=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Cen-E-with*

20 April 1901

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census||Lucy Ellis||Lucy was 37 years old. Her birthdate was recorded as 26 Aug 1863. Born in urban PEI, she was Canadian, of English descent. She was Presbyterian. She could read and write and spoke English, her mother tongue. She was married; HOH=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Letter*

16 September 1915

Sender=Dr. Kenneth Stewart Ellis

Estate-Div of-Heir*

11 July 1936

...to my wife...all the real & personal estate, belonging to me at the time of my death...[Lucy was appointed] Executrix; Principal=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Estate-Will*

25 July 1940

Residence*

South side of Belmont St., Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Burial*

circa 6 February 1943

People's Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Note*

16 February 1943

Inventory of Estate of Lucy Ellis--- Real estate-- $1500.00
Personal Property-- [no total given]
Total--$ 7455.43

[signed by] Lorna Ellis
Witness Richard S. Hinton

Estate-Will*

19 February 1943

... to my daughter Lorna Ellis, Registered Nurse, of Summerside..., all my estate both real and personal... I herby nominate and appoint my... daughter Lorna Ellis as sole executrix...

Num Child*

9 June 1983

seven; Principal=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Family

Kenneth Forbes Ellis b. 8 Aug 1853, d. 27 Jun 1936

Marriage*

28 September 1882

Both were residents of Summerside; Groom=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Children

Dr. Kenneth Stewart Ellis b. 6 Aug 1892, d. 5 Jun 1934
Reginald Evans Ellis+ b. 10 Mar 1894, d. 8 Jun 1983

Hannah Darby

F, d. 4 February 1891

Anecdote*

A young man paddled a canoe across Northumberland Strait from Buctouche, N.B. to ask Hannah's father for her hand in marriage. When Hannah learned of her father's consent, she said, "If I'm to be wed, I'll be courted" and refused to marry, whereupon the young man married one of her sisters. This is where the Ellis stubbornness is supposed to come from. [Author's note: This story has come down many of the families related to the Darbys. It is impossible that this was Hannah, as the man in question seems to have been William Hanington who married Hannah's sister Mary before Hannah was even born.]

Marriage*

6 July 1823

Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by Thomas Chanter, J.P.; Groom=Robert Ellis, JP=Thomas P. Chanter

Residence*

15 August 1824

Parish of St. David, Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Principal=Robert Ellis

Note*

12 February 1827

Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada; gave a Bible as a present to her sister

Travel*

21 May 1844

Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "John & his mother went to Charlotte Town"; Principal=Capt. John Ellis

Cen-Head*

1861

Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Principal=Robert Ellis, Witness=William Henry Rawle Ellis

Cen-E-with*

an unknown date in 1881

Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Hannah Ellis||Hannah, 83 year old, was born on PEI of American origins. Her religion was recorded as the Church of England and she was a widow

Estate-Will*

17 April 1889

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death*

4 February 1891

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; aged 92

Burial*

7 February 1891

St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanor's, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Estate-Probate*

18 February 1891

Prince Edward Island, Canada

Family

Robert Ellis b. c 1797, d. 28 Aug 1872

Marriage*

6 July 1823

Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; by Thomas Chanter, J.P.; Groom=Robert Ellis, JP=Thomas P. Chanter

Children

William Henry Rawle Ellis+ d. 28 Mar 1909
Capt. John Ellis+ b. 15 Apr 1824, d. 18 Dec 1873

Capt. John Ellis

M, b. 15 April 1824, d. 18 December 1873

Father

Robert Ellis b. c 1797, d. 28 Aug 1872

Mother

Hannah Darby d. 4 Feb 1891

Charts

Kit #'s 51017, 50850, 95369, Direct Male Descendants of Johan Ellis (b. c.1549 ) (Haplogroup J2)

Birth*

15 April 1824

Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Note*

may be the same person

Education*

"[Kenneth B. Forbes] and John Ellis received part of their education in the Bideford National School, England"/ "[He] and [K.B/ Forbes] were first cousins and were educated in Bideford, England"

Occupation*

circa 1837

On the Barque Atalanta, Bideford, Devon, England; ... belonging to Mr. Chanter; Principal=Robert Ellis

Letter*

9 April 1837

Bideford, Devon, England; see exhibit; Witness=Robert Ellis

Travel*

2 January 1844

Dr. Conroy's Office, Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "John & self went to town to Doctor Conroy"; Principal=Robert Ellis

Travel*

21 May 1844

Charlottetown, Queen's County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "John & his mother went to Charlotte Town"; Principal=Hannah Darby

Marriage*

4 October 1848

St. Mark's Anglican Church, Liverpool, Lancaster, England; They were married by Robert C. Greer, by license, in the presence of T.B. Robertson and Mary Eachnaey. John being of full age, a bachelor; Margaret of minor age, a spinster; Bride=Margaret Potter

Certificat*

23 February 1849

Liverpool, Lancashire, England; Mate on board the "Ward Chipman" of the port of Liverpool of the burden of 740 tons, from the 11th day of Oct/ 48 to the 23 day of February/ 49 and that he was discharged from the said ship on 23 February/ 49 at Liverpool. [signed] Lewis Mitton [Milton?]
Register ticket # 400.129

Reference*

13 April 1849

Barque Ward Chipman, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; "The bearer Mr. John Ellis has served me as First Officer, on board the barque Ward Chipman, during three voyages to the United States; and has conducted himself very much to my satisfaction and feel great pleasure in testifying that he is a steady, sober and attentive officer and a competent navigator" [signed] Lewis [M?]ilton

Painting*

"Undine" [built at Summerside of which John Ellis was Captain]

Anecdote*

"...built his house on the north side of the road where Mr. Lea's fox ranch is now [in 1920's] situated. John Ellis followed the predilection of his family for the sea, and was one of Summerside's best known captains. In the course of his voyages to Greenock, he wooed and won a bonnie lass, Margaret Potter, but he very nearly ruined his chances with the old folk by telling them that the surface of the harbour in front of his home became so solid in the winter time that a string of race horses could gallop over it. They were somewhat dubious of entrusting their daughter's future to a captain who could yarn in this fashion."; Principal=Margaret Potter

Residence*

2 November 1851

11[9?] Bedford [St.?/Pl.?], Foxlet[t?] Park, Lancaster, [Lancashire], England; [at the time of the baptism or birth of their daughter Hannah ?]; Principal=Margaret Potter

Residence*

2 October 1853

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Travel*

28 May 1854

"John & Maggie left this morning for Miramichi"; Principal=Margaret Potter

Bill*

15 June 1858

Douglastown, New Brunswick, Canada; from Dr. John Chalmers for "Accouchement of Mrs Ellis & Medicine & attendance of the family &c &c" for 2/2/6

Note*

26 May 1859

Douglastown, New Brunswick, Canada; "On demand I promise to pay Capt. John Ellis the sum of seventeen pounds curancy for value received."
[signed] W. H. Ellis
[dated] Douglastown, May 26th 1859; Principal=William Henry Rawle Ellis

Land Transaction*

8 June 1859

Parish of Richmond, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; Bought 3/4 acre of land from his parents for the sum of 5 Shillings PEI currency.; Witness=Robert Ellis, Witness=Hannah Darby

Employment*

J. C. Pope and others, as master of ships

Cen-Head*

1861

Lot 17, Prince Edward Island, Canada; John Ellis, Captain, Church of England, spouse [Margaret], male under 5 [Everard], male under 5 [Francis], male 5-16 [John H.], male 5-16 [Kenneth F.], Female 5-16 [Margaret M.], female 5-16 [Hannah], all children unmarried; Witness=Kenneth Forbes Ellis, Witness=Margaret Potter

Travel*

5 June 1867

"Sandy left this morning for Miramichi with Alex Kanada & John [ditto].

Estate-Div of-Heir*

12 September 1872

"...and at her [Hannah (Darby) Ellis] death, I give and bequeath... the interest of three hundred pounds, and at his death to be divided as follows..."; Principal=Robert Ellis

Death*

18 December 1873

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "suddenly ... aged 49 years"

Comment*

9 July 1976

I will also see what records for the town of Bideford are in the Devon Record Office although it would be rather hoping for too much to find the original log book of the National School with John Ellis. ...

I did wonder if in fact our Robert is connected with the Ellis who is prominent in the above book, whether he came out being a relative, also why did he return to Bideford? Was it for John's education, but Bideford National School was not exactly one of the great schools of England, or even Devon! It was built in 1825 and had 200 children. The National Society was Anglican of course.; Witness=Robert Ellis

Family

Margaret Potter b. 3 Sep 1829, d. 12 Aug 1917

Marriage*

4 October 1848

St. Mark's Anglican Church, Liverpool, Lancaster, England; They were married by Robert C. Greer, by license, in the presence of T.B. Robertson and Mary Eachnaey. John being of full age, a bachelor; Margaret of minor age, a spinster; Bride=Margaret Potter

Child

Kenneth Forbes Ellis+ b. 8 Aug 1853, d. 27 Jun 1936

William Henry Rawle Ellis

M, d. 28 March 1909

Father

Robert Ellis b. c 1797, d. 28 Aug 1872

Mother

Hannah Darby d. 4 Feb 1891

Charts

Kit #'s 51017, 50850, 95369, Direct Male Descendants of Johan Ellis (b. c.1549 ) (Haplogroup J2)

Note*

was connected with the first battery on the Waihi Company's property, which at the time was built on the site of the present No. 1 shaft. He has been in Waihi off and on since that period and for the last ten years [to 1909] has been continually employed at the Waihi Company's Waihi battery

Milit-Serv*

New Zealand; saw service in the Maori war

Marriage*

9 August 1858

marriage performed by Rev. Maurice [Sawby/Sawley ?]. Witness was J.N. Renou[f?]

Note*

26 May 1859

Douglastown, New Brunswick, Canada; "On demand I promise to pay Capt. John Ellis the sum of seventeen pounds curancy for value received."
[signed] W. H. Ellis
[dated] Douglastown, May 26th 1859; Principal=Capt. John Ellis

Marriage*

after 1860

New Zealand; Bride=Susannah Fernley Fisher

Immigration*

between 1860 and 1865

New Zealand; "from Prince Edward Island ... and landed in Auckland in the early sixties"

Photo*

New Zealand; Principal=Susannah Fernley Fisher

Member of*

28 March 1909

the Masonic Lodge, New Zealand

Residence*

28 March 1909

Waihi, New Zealand; Principal=Susannah Fernley Fisher

Death*

28 March 1909

New Zealand

Burial*

31 March 1909

Purewa Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand; Section D, Row 20, Plot 28

Obituary*

19 May 1909

Obituary of William Henry Rawle Ellis

We regret to record the death of an old but highly respected resident of Waihi, Auckland,
New Zealand, in the person of Mr. William Henry Rawle Ellis, which took place at the
hospital on the 28th March after a short illness. The deceased was connected with the
erection of the first Battery on the Waihi Company property, which at that time was built on
the site of the present No. 1 shaft. He had been in Waihi, off and on, since that period and
for the last 10 years had been continually employed at the Waihi Company's Battery. Mr.
Ellis, who was 73 years of age, saw service in the Maori war. He leaves a widow, five
daughters and three sons to mourn their loss. He came to New Zealand in the early days,
from Summerside, P.E.I.. He was the second son of the late Mr. Robert Ellis, brother of
Mrs. H.C. Green, and uncle of Mrs. Holden Mills of Summerside. His first to Waihi was
made some 30 years ago. His married son, Mr. H. Ellis, and Mrs. Bond, and Mrs.
Cuthbertson, his two married daughters reside in Auckland. He was a member of the King
Hiram Masonic Lodge, Summerside. The funeral took place at Auckland on the 31st May.
It was private and attended only by relatives.; Spouse=Susannah Fernley Fisher, Parent=Robert Ellis

Family

Susannah Fernley Fisher d. Dec 1924

Marriage*

after 1860

New Zealand; Bride=Susannah Fernley Fisher

Children

Gordon Ellis+ b. 1888
Peter Fisher Ellis b. 1894

Margaret Potter

F, b. 3 September 1829, d. 12 August 1917

Birth*

3 September 1829

Greenock, Refrewshire, Scotland

Baptism Pri*

14 October 1829

Old Parish of Greenock, Greenock, Refrewshire, Scotland

Invitation*

17 September 1845

4 Nicholson St., Greenock, Refrewshire, Scotland; Funeral invitation re: Mrs. Capt. John Potter for Fri. 19 Sep 1845, at two o'clock

Residence*

before 4 October 1848

Upper Parliament St., Liverpool, Lancashire, England

Marriage*

4 October 1848

St. Mark's Anglican Church, Liverpool, Lancaster, England; They were married by Robert C. Greer, by license, in the presence of T.B. Robertson and Mary Eachnaey. John being of full age, a bachelor; Margaret of minor age, a spinster; Groom=Capt. John Ellis

Anecdote*

"...built his house on the north side of the road where Mr. Lea's fox ranch is now [in 1920's] situated. John Ellis followed the predilection of his family for the sea, and was one of Summerside's best known captains. In the course of his voyages to Greenock, he wooed and won a bonnie lass, Margaret Potter, but he very nearly ruined his chances with the old folk by telling them that the surface of the harbour in front of his home became so solid in the winter time that a string of race horses could gallop over it. They were somewhat dubious of entrusting their daughter's future to a captain who could yarn in this fashion."; Principal=Capt. John Ellis

Cen-Head*

30 March 1851

119 Bedford Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; 1851 English Census||Margaret Ellis||Margaret, married, 21 years old, was born in Greenock, Refrew. Her husband was a Master Mariner away at sea. One servant was living in the household, named Mary Ann Lloyd. Mary Ann was a nurse

Note*

2 October 1851

Woodland, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; "Maggie arrived at Woodland"

Residence*

2 November 1851

11[9?] Bedford [St.?/Pl.?], Foxlet[t?] Park, Lancaster, [Lancashire], England; [at the time of the baptism or birth of their daughter Hannah ?]; Principal=Capt. John Ellis

Travel*

28 May 1854

"John & Maggie left this morning for Miramichi"; Principal=Capt. John Ellis

Cen-Head*

an unknown date in 1881

Summerside, Lot 17, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1881 Canadian Census||Margaret Ellis||Margaret, 50 years old, was born in Scotland. Her religion was recorded as Ch of England, she was a widow; Son=Kenneth Forbes Ellis

Cen-E-with*

10 April 1901

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; 1901 Canadian Census||Margaret Ellis||Margaret was a 71 year old widow. Her birthdate was recorded as 29 Sep 1829 in urban England. She emigrated in 1841. She was a Canadian of Scotch origins, and her religion was recorded as Episcopal. She could read and write and spoke English, her mother tongue

Death*

12 August 1917

Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; at 9 PM

Burial*

14 August 1917

St. John's Anglican Church Cemetery, St. Eleanor's, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Family

Capt. John Ellis b. 15 Apr 1824, d. 18 Dec 1873

Marriage*

4 October 1848

St. Mark's Anglican Church, Liverpool, Lancaster, England; They were married by Robert C. Greer, by license, in the presence of T.B. Robertson and Mary Eachnaey. John being of full age, a bachelor; Margaret of minor age, a spinster; Groom=Capt. John Ellis

Child