Fifth Generation (Continued)
Fifth Generation (Continued)
Family of Dorothy Melvin (39) & Peter Corkum
108. Hannah Corkum (Dorothy Melvin4, Hannah Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born abt 1824 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Hannah died in 1895; she was 71. Buried in 1895 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.

On 26 Dec 1848 Hannah married David Marryatt, son of Jacob Mariette & Regina Rachel Corkum, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.5 Born abt 1827 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. David died in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1875; he was 48. Buried in 1875 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Coaster, .

They had the following children:
204i.
Lydia Ann (~1850-)
205ii.
Louisa (~1851-1905)
206iii.
Hannah (~1854-)
207iv.
Barbara (~1858-)
208v.
Mary (~1861-)
209vi.
Eliza Alice (1864-1931)
109. Elizabeth Corkum (Dorothy Melvin4, Hannah Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 14 Dec 1831 in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Elizabeth died in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 19 Jan 1917; she was 85.8

John and Elizabeth Hiltz with eight children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. John and Osborne Hiltz were farmers. John Hiltz was an Anglican. Elizabeth Hiltz and the children were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-L, Chester, p. 79)

The 1881 Canadian federal census states that John and Elizabeth Hiltz with seven children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. John Hiltz was a farmer. Arthur and Hibbert Hiltz were fishermen. John, Julia, sawyer, Anna, Laura and Ella Hiltz were Anglicans. Elizabeth, Arthur and Hibbert Hiltz were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-F1, Chester, p. 18)

According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, John and Elizabeth Hiltz with three adult children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Her widowed mother Dolly Corkum lived in the household. John Hiltz was a shore fisherman. Willie Hiltz was a coast sailor. Hibbert Hiltz was a bank fisherman. John, Willie, Annie and Hibbert Hiltz and Dolly Corkum were Anglicans. Elizabeth Hiltz was a Baptist. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-D2, Chester, p. 8)

On 12 Apr 1852 Elizabeth first married John Hiltz, son of Johannes Benjamin Hiltz & Catherine Barbara Bouteiller. Born on 1 Jul 1824 in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.5 John was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 3 Oct 1824.5 John died in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 Jan 1892; he was 67.

They had the following children:
210i.
Arthur F. (1852-)
211ii.
Stephen Osborne (1853-1886)
212iii.
Arabella (1855-1916)
213iv.
James Arthur (1857-1906)
214v.
Sarah Roberta (1859-1930)
215vi.
Hibbard Blenheim (1862-1935)
216vii.
Anna (1865-1891)
217viii.
Laura (1867-)
218ix.
Julia (1869-)
219x.
William (1870-1898)
220xi.
Sawyer Theodore (1872-1936)
221xii.
Ella Maude (1875-1902)

On 27 Apr 1910 Elizabeth second married Charles P. Webber, son of John Webber & Mary Geldert, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 28 May 1832 in Windsor Road, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Charles P. died in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 Feb 1915; he was 82.8 Occupation: Farmer.

son of John and Mary Webber

Charles Webber died from pneumonia.

110. Rebecca Corkum (Dorothy Melvin4, Hannah Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 4 Sep 1836 in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Rebecca died in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 1 Jul 1909; she was 72.8

James and Rebecca Hiltz with five children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. James Hiltz was a farmer. He was an Anglican. Rebecca Hiltz and the children were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-L2, Chester, pp. 79-80)

The 1881 Canadian federal census states that widow Rebekah Hiltz with four children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Haliburton and St.Clair Hiltz were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-F1, Chester, p. 19)

Rebecca Webber died from senility and apoplexy.

Rebecca first married James David Hiltz, son of Francis Hiltz & Mary Jane Corkum. Born on 18 Nov 1836 in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.5 James David was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 29 Jan 1837.5 James David died bef 1881; he was 44.

They had the following children:
222i.
Emmaline (~1860-)
223ii.
Martha (~1862-)
224iii.
William Haliburton (1865-1919)
225iv.
Alexander St.Clair (1865-1942)
226v.
Walter Henry (1870-1942)
227vi.
James T. (1873-1896)

On 29 Jul 1885 Rebecca second married Charles P. Webber, son of John Webber & Mary Geldert, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 28 May 1832 in Windsor Road, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Charles P. died in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 Feb 1915; he was 82.8 Occupation: Farmer.

son of John and Mary Webber

Charles Webber died from pneumonia.

111. Peter Corkum (Dorothy Melvin4, Hannah Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born abt 1840 in Chester Twp., Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Occupation: Farmer.

On 28 Dec 1870 Peter married Elizabeth (Lilly) Mills in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born abt 1841 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.

112. Benjamin Corkum (Dorothy Melvin4, Hannah Collicut3, George2, Thomas1). Born on 4 Dec 1844 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.17 Benjamin died in Robinson's Corner, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 13 Jun 1934; he was 89.8,17 Buried on 15 Jun 1934 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Occupation: Farmer.

son of Peter and Dorothy Corkum

Benjamin and Mary Corkum with a son resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. The widower Charles Evans from Newfoundland lived in the household. Benjamin Corkum and Charles Evans were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-F1, Chester, pp. 2-3)

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Benjamin and Mary Corkum with a son resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. The widower Charles Evans from England lived in the household. Benjamin Corkum and Charles Evans were farmers. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-D2, Chester, p. 26)

According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, Benjamin and Mary Corkum with a son resided in the Chester West census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Benjamin Corkum was a farmer. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-K, Chester, p. 12)

Benjamin and Mary Corkum with a son resided at Windsor Road, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Benjamin Corkum was a farmer. Sumner Corkum was a fisherman. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-11, West Chester, p. 4)

According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, Benjamin and Mary Corkum resided at Windsor Road, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. Benjamin Corkum was a farmer. They were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-38, Windsor Road, p. 14)

On 24 Nov 1877 Benjamin married Mary Ann Selina Zwicker, daughter of John George Zwicker & Eliza Baker, in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Born on 12 Jan 1848 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Mary Ann Selina was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 8 Jul 1848. Mary Ann Selina died in Marriott’s Cove, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 May 1922; she was 74.8 Buried on 21 May 1922 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8

They had one child:
228i.
Sumner Oswald (1880-1927)
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