Sixth Generation (Continued)
Sixth Generation (Continued)
Family of Sophia Sarah Hiltz (237) & Francis Keddy
669. Sophia Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 18 Mar 1842 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15
Sophia West was enumerated in the Brooklyn Street census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia. She was present in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Alice and Arthur Rockwell [despite having been enumerated in her own household]. Sophia West was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-C1, Brooklyn Street, p. 9)
Sophia West was enumerated in the Brooklyn Street census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia. She was present in the household of her daughter and son-in-law Alice and Arthur Rockwell [despite having been enumerated in her own household]. Sophia West was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-C1, Brooklyn Street, p. 9)
In 1863 Sophia married Charles West in Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 31 Jan 1834 in Nova Scotia, British North America.
Charles and Sophia West with two daughters resided in the Canard census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Charles West was a farmer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 189-E2, Canard, p. 15)
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, Charles and Sophia West with two adult daughters resided in the Port Williams census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Charles West was a farm labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 37-B2, Port Williams, p. 3)
Charles and Sophia West with grandson Earl Rockwell resided in the Port Williams census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Charles West was a farm labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-U, Port Williams, p. 15)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that Charles and Sophia West resided at Church Street, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Charles West was a farmer. They were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Port Williams, p. 7)
Charles and Sophia West with two daughters resided in the Canard census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1871 Canadian federal census. Charles West was a farmer. The family were Baptists. (RG 31-C-1, 1871, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 189-E2, Canard, p. 15)
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, Charles and Sophia West with two adult daughters resided in the Port Williams census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Charles West was a farm labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 37-B2, Port Williams, p. 3)
Charles and Sophia West with grandson Earl Rockwell resided in the Port Williams census district, Kings County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Charles West was a farm labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 36-U, Port Williams, p. 15)
The 1911 Canadian federal census states that Charles and Sophia West resided at Church Street, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Charles West was a farmer. They were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Kings Co., ED 48-9, Port Williams, p. 7)
They had the following children:
1654i.
Sarah Lavinia (~1864-1876)
1655ii.
Mary W. (~1868-)
1656iii.
Alice Maud (1873-1946)
1657iv.
Sarah (1873-)
670. Nathan Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 7 Aug 1843 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Nathan died in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, in Feb 1848; he was 4. Buried on 14 Feb 1848 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.
671. Mary Ann Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 11 Jun 1845 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Mary Ann was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 7 Aug 1845.19
672. James Frederick Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 6 Jun 1847 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 James Frederick was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 5 Aug 1847.19
Drowned
Drowned
673. Stephen Richard Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 30 Sep 1849 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.3 Stephen Richard was baptized in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 23 Nov 1849.3 Stephen Richard died in Western Shore, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Dec 1932; he was 83. Buried in Dec 1932 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Fisherman.
Steven and Sophia Kiddy with a daughter resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They lived in the household of her parents James and Eliza Zwicker. Steven Kiddy was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 15)
The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Stephen and Sophia Kedey with seven children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Stephen Kedey was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, pp. 19-20)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, the widower Stephen Kedy with four children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Stephen Kedy was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 15)
Stephen and Ella Keddy with five children [four of his and one of theirs] resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Stephen and Delma Keddy were fishermen. Robert Keddy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-19, Indian Point, p. 11)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that Stephen and Maud Keddy with six children resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. Stephen Keddy was a general labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-15, Martin’s River, p. 11)
Steven and Sophia Kiddy with a daughter resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg county, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They lived in the household of her parents James and Eliza Zwicker. Steven Kiddy was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 15)
The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Stephen and Sophia Kedey with seven children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Stephen Kedey was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, pp. 19-20)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, the widower Stephen Kedy with four children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Stephen Kedy was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 15)
Stephen and Ella Keddy with five children [four of his and one of theirs] resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Stephen and Delma Keddy were fishermen. Robert Keddy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-19, Indian Point, p. 11)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that Stephen and Maud Keddy with six children resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. Stephen Keddy was a general labourer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-15, Martin’s River, p. 11)
On 19 Mar 1881 Stephen Richard first married Sophia Catherine Zwicker, daughter of James Zwicker & Eliza Hyson, in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 1 Mar 1861 in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Sophia Catherine was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 4 Jun 1861.19 Sophia Catherine died in Oakland, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 7 Sep 1899; she was 38.
They had the following children:
1658i.
Alice Sophia (1879-1961)
1659ii.
Charles Haliburton (1881-1933)
1660iii.
James Stephen (1883-1966)
1661iv.
Margaret Elizabeth (1884-1917)
1662v.
Delma Styles (1886-1952)
1663vi.
Louise Beatrice (1888-1952)
1664vii.
Susan Arlene (1890-1960)
1665viii.
Robert William (1894-)
1666ix.
George (1896-1904)
On 13 Sep 1907 Stephen Richard second married Ella Maude Reeves, daughter of John Williamson Reeves & Elizabeth Keddy, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 14 Jan 1884 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.49 Ella Maude was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Sep 1884.49 Ella Maude died in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Oct 1960; she was 76.7 Buried on 17 Oct 1960 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
They had the following children:
1667i.
Granville Morton (1907-1980)
1668ii.
Earl William (1911-1993)
1669iii.
Albert Stephen (1912-1978)
1670iv.
Ralph Russell (1917-)
1671v.
Margaret Elizabeth (1920-1938)
1672vi.
John Franklin (1921-)
674. Edmund Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 28 Dec 1851 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Edmund was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 13 May 1852.19 Edmund died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 Mar 1922; he was 70.7 Occupation: Farmer.
On 1 Feb 1890 Edmund married Emma Catherine Silver, daughter of Elkanah Silver & Sarah Matilda Winter, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 23 Feb 1863 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Emma Catherine died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 5 Apr 1963; she was 100.7
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, Edmund and Emma Keddy with a child resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of his parents Francis and Sophia Keddy. Edmund Keddy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 4)
Edmund and Emma Kedy with four children resided in the Oakland census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. His widowed father Francis Kedy lived in the household. Edmund Kedy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 4)
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, Edmund and Emma Keddy with a child resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They lived in the household of his parents Francis and Sophia Keddy. Edmund Keddy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 4)
Edmund and Emma Kedy with four children resided in the Oakland census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. His widowed father Francis Kedy lived in the household. Edmund Kedy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 4)
They had the following children:
1673i.
Percy Alexander (1890-1944)
1674ii.
Ella Florence (1893-1898)
1675iii.
Dennis Moyle (1897-1969)
1676iv.
Otto Roy (1899-1953)
1677v.
Hilda Pearl (1902-1991)
675. Catherine Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1) 
. Born on 23 Mar 1854 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Catherine was baptized in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 14 May 1854.19 Catherine died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Mar 1944; she was 89.
The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Ephraim and Caroline Boehner resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Ephraim Boehner was a farmer. They were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-D2, Chester, p. 18)
Ephraim and Katie Boehner with two children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Ephraim Boehner was a farmer. Nathan Boehner was a fisherman. The family were Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 16 [house 148, family 161])
The Boehner family resided at Martin's River. They had a 6-room house with a barn on 125 acres of land.
. Born on 23 Mar 1854 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Catherine was baptized in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 14 May 1854.19 Catherine died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Mar 1944; she was 89.The 1891 Canadian federal census states that Ephraim and Caroline Boehner resided in the Chester census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Ephraim Boehner was a farmer. They were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-D2, Chester, p. 18)
Ephraim and Katie Boehner with two children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Ephraim Boehner was a farmer. Nathan Boehner was a fisherman. The family were Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 16 [house 148, family 161])
The Boehner family resided at Martin's River. They had a 6-room house with a barn on 125 acres of land.
On 6 Feb 1890 Catherine married Michael Ephraim Boehner , son of John Frederick Boehner & Sarah Ann Risser, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 9 Feb 1845 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Michael Ephraim died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 12 Nov 1930; he was 85.7 Buried on 13 Nov 1930 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Occupation: Fisherman, Farmer.
, son of John Frederick Boehner & Sarah Ann Risser, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 9 Feb 1845 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Michael Ephraim died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 12 Nov 1930; he was 85.7 Buried on 13 Nov 1930 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Occupation: Fisherman, Farmer.676. William George Keddy (Sophia Sarah Hiltz5, Johanna Catherine Lantz4, Maria Elizabeth Ewald3, Johann Georg2, Christian1). Born on 31 Aug 1856 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. William George died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 29 Dec 1941; he was 85.7
On 1 Oct 1879 William George married Sarah Jane Hiltz, daughter of Caspar Hiltz & Mary A. Sellars, in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7 Born on 25 Nov 1859 in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Sarah Jane died in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 22 Dec 1935; she was 76.7 Buried on 24 Dec 1935 in Martin’s River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.7
William and Sarah Keddy with a daughter resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They lived in the household of his parents Francis and Sophia Keddy. William Keddy was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 18)
The 1891 Canadian federal census states that William and Sarah Keddy with two children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Keddy was a cooper. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 10)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, William and Sarah Kedy with five childrfen resided in the Oakland census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William amd William E. Kedy were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 3)
William and Sarah Keddy with six children resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. William and [son] William Keddy were farmers. Reuben and Emerson Keddy were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-19, Indian Point, p. 12)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that William and Sarah Keddy with four adult sons resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. William Keddy was a farmer. Emerson and Wesley Keddy were fishermen. Glen Keddy was a mariner. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-15, Martin’s River, p. 11)
Sarah Keddy died of carcinoma of the stomach and liver.
William and Sarah Keddy with a daughter resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. They lived in the household of his parents Francis and Sophia Keddy. William Keddy was a fisherman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-C1, Blockhouse, p. 18)
The 1891 Canadian federal census states that William and Sarah Keddy with two children resided in the Blockhouse census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William Keddy was a cooper. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-B1, Blockhouse, p. 10)
According to the 1901 Canadian federal census, William and Sarah Kedy with five childrfen resided in the Oakland census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. William amd William E. Kedy were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-B1, Oakland, p. 3)
William and Sarah Keddy with six children resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. William and [son] William Keddy were farmers. Reuben and Emerson Keddy were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-19, Indian Point, p. 12)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that William and Sarah Keddy with four adult sons resided at Martin’s River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. They owned their home. William Keddy was a farmer. Emerson and Wesley Keddy were fishermen. Glen Keddy was a mariner. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-15, Martin’s River, p. 11)
Sarah Keddy died of carcinoma of the stomach and liver.
They had the following children:
1680i.
Alice Minerva (1879-1975)
1681ii.
William E. (1882-1921)
1682iii.
Florence L. (1886-1887)
1683iv.
Reuben Harris (1891-1924)
1684v.
Emerson Allen (1894-1975)
1685vi.
Levina May (1896-1966)
1686vii.
James Wesley (1899-1974)
1687viii.
Glenneth Earl (1902-1986)