On 15 Jun 1881 James William married Lavinia Langille, daughter of Alfred Frank Langille & Margaret Thompson, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 1 Jan 1861 in Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Lavinia died in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 May 1940; she was 79.7 Buried on 14 May 1940 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that James and Lavinia Heisler with four children resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. James Heisler was a farnmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-D2, Chester, p. 66)

James and Lavinia Heisler with eleven children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. James, Howard, Clarence and James A. Heisler were farmers. Stephen Heisler was a fisherman. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 17)

The 1911 Canadian federal census states that James and Lavinia Heisler with nine children resided on Heisler’s Island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. His widowed father David Heisler lived in the household. Their son and daughter-in-law Howard and Lottie Heisler also lived in the household. James Heisler was a farmer. Howard, Stephen, Reuben and Otis Heisler were fishermen. James and Lavinia Heisler and the children were Methodists. Lottie Heisler was a Baptist. David Heisler was a Prebyterian. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-42, Western Shore, p. 18)

According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, James and Lavinia Heisler with a son resided at Heisler’s Island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. James Heisler was a farmer with his own farm. Ruben Heisler was a farmer. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 621-45, Heisler’s Island, p. 22)

On 15 Jun 1881 William Henry first married Melinda Cordelia Alberta Silver, daughter of Aaron Silver & Sarah Elizabeth Fleet, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 29 Jan 1864 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Melinda Cordelia Alberta was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 13 Mar 1864. Melinda Cordelia Alberta died in Heisler's (Kaulback) Island, Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 12 Apr 1884; she was 20.

On 24 Feb 1886 William Henry second married Mary Ellen Langille, daughter of Henry Langille & Eleanor Strum, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 24 Nov 1865 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Mary Ellen died in Heisler's (Kaulback) Island, Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 7 Feb 1945; she was 79.

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that William and Mary Hyseler with three children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of [his marenal grandparents] Benjamin and Elizabeth Hyson. William Hyseler was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., Ed 38-B1, Blockhouse, pp. 13-14)

According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, William and Mary Hysler with seven children resided in the Oakland census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Hysler was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 18)

William and Mary Heisler with six children resided at Indian Point, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. William Heisler was a farmer. Sons Lessely and William Heisler were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-19, Indian Point, p. 6)

The 1921 Canadian federal census states that William and Mary Heisler with two sons resided on Stevenson’s island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Their granddaughter Mamie Wentzel lived in the household. William, Lloyd and Pearlie Heisler were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-15, p. 5)

On 29 Jan 1890 David Samuel first married Emily Edna Winters, daughter of James Winters & Mary Ann Rafuse, in Bridgewater, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 10 Dec 1864 in Winter’s Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Emily Edna was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 11 Jun 1865.19 Emily Edna died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 27 Jun 1898; she was 33.

On 6 Jun 1906 David Samuel second married Charlotte Herman, daughter of Joshua Herman & Ellen L. Eisenhauer, in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 28 Jan 1875 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Charlotte died in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Jul 1941; she was 66.7 Buried on 4 Jul 1941 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7

On 3 Mar 1887 Lavinia Sophia married George Frederick Ernst, son of George Ernst & Eliza Andrews, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 24 Nov 1852 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15,3 George Frederick was baptized in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 9 Dec 1852.3 George Frederick died bef 1949; he was 96. Occupation: Seaman.

According to the 1881 Canadian federal census, Frederick and Catherine Ernst with a son resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Frederick Ernst was a fisherman. The family were Lutherans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 25)

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Frederick and Lavinia Ernst with his three children and their two children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Frederick Ernst was a fisherman. He was a Lutheran. Lavinia Ernst and the children were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 13)

Frederick and Lavinia Ernst with his adult son and their four children resided in the Mahone Bay Road census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Frederick Ernst was a farmer. Arthur Ernst was a fisherman. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-U, Mahone Bay Road, p. 4)

On 12 Apr 1886 Louisa Elizabeth married Enos Wentzell, son of David Wentzell & Angeline Zwicker, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.19,7 Born on 31 Dec 1864 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.3 Enos was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 17 May 1865.3 Enos died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 1 May 1930; he was 65.54 Occupation: Fisherman.

The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Enos and Louisa with three children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Her parents David and Sarah Heislor with a son lived in the household as did her sister and brother-in-law Annie and William Hison with a son. Enos Wensel, David Heislor, Peter Heislor and William Hison were fishermen. The Wensel family were Lutherans. The Heislor and Hison family were Anglicans. (RG 1-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 10)

Enos and Louisa Wentzel with seven children resided in the Oakland census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Enos Wentzel was a fisherman. The family were Lutherans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 7)

The 1911 Canadian federal census states that Enos and Louisa Wentzel with nine children resided at Indian Point, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Enos, Archie and Charles Wentzel were fishermen. The family were Lutherans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-19, Indian Point, p. 4)

On 19 Mar 1890 Anna Rebecca married William Alexander Hyson, son of Charles Rupert Hyson & Mary Ann Mathilde Wentzel, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.19,7 Born on 11 Sep 1868 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.19 William Alexander was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 29 Nov 1868.19 William Alexander died in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Sep 1941; he was 73.7 Buried on 25 Sep 1941 in Indian Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7

William Hyson and Samuel Hiltz were almost lost at sea as reported by the Bridgewater Bulletin on 31 August 1909: “22 August Ten days ago it was reported that two men from the bank schooner, J.W. Mills had got astray in their dory and they probably perished. They had been given up some days ago. But the schooner, Carrie L. Hirtle, that arrived today brought the good news that the men are all right. They did more- the vessel brought the men themselves, whom she had rescued from the dories, after comparatively short exposure. They are Samuel Hiltz of the Narrows and William Hyson of Indian Point. The Carrie had a fair catch another vessel that arrived from the banks today did well-the Gladys B. Smith.”

On 23 Dec 1896 Peter Benjamin married Laura Bertha Hiltz, daughter of John Hiltz & Catherine Kessiah Langille, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born abt 1873 in The Narrows, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Laura Bertha died in The Narrows, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 30 Nov 1908; she was 35.