On 11 Dec 1869 Edmund married Sophia Rebecca Tipert, daughter of Michael Tipert & Mary Catherine Langille, in New Germany, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 Born on 24 Dec 1845 in New Germany, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19,15 Sophia Rebecca died in New Germany, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Jul 1924; she was 78.7 Buried on 23 Jul 1924 in New Germany, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7

According to the 1871 Canadian federal census, Edmund and Sophia Winacht with an infant son resided in the New Germany census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. His parents George and “Rejamer” [Regina] Winacht lived in the household. Edmind Winacht was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 195-A, New Germany, p. 35)

Edmond and Sophia Winot with six children resided in the New Germany census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Rachael Winot lived in the household. Edmond Winot was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C2, New Germany, pp. 4-5)

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Edmond and Sophia Winot with tewn children resided in the New Germany census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Edmond, Charles and Albert Winot were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-H3, New Germany, p. 1)

Edmund and Sophia Whynot with eight children resided in the Chesley Corner census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Edward Whynot was a farmer. Albert, George and Harry Whynot were farm labourers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-H, Chesley Corner, p. 11)