Eighth Generation (Continued)
Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of William (Michael) Keddy (243) & Eliza Legge
831. Alexander Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 3 Mar 1843 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Alexander was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 26 Mar 1843. Alexander died in Aylesford, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 8 Feb 1933; he was 89. Buried on 10 Feb 1933 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
On 22 Sep 1866 Alexander married Mary Ann Susannah Hiltz (885) , daughter of 257. Edward Hiltz & Lucy Andrews, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 10 Oct 1848 in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.16 Mary Ann Susannah was baptized in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 7 Dec 1848.16 Mary Ann Susannah died in Lake Ramsay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Dec 1912; she was 64. Buried on 11 Dec 1912 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
Alexander and Mary Keddy with five adult children resided at Lake Ramsay, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Alexander and Jesse Keddy were farmers. Nathan Keddy was a merchant. Norman and Lindsay Keddy were coopers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-29, New Ross, p. 8)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that the widower Alex Keddy resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. He lived in the household of his son and daughter-in-law Lindsay and Evelyn Keddy. Alex Keddy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross West, p. 3)
Alexander and Mary Keddy with five adult children resided at Lake Ramsay, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Alexander and Jesse Keddy were farmers. Nathan Keddy was a merchant. Norman and Lindsay Keddy were coopers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-29, New Ross, p. 8)
The 1921 Canadian federal census states that the widower Alex Keddy resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. He lived in the household of his son and daughter-in-law Lindsay and Evelyn Keddy. Alex Keddy was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross West, p. 3)
They had the following children:
2677i.
Edward Michael (1866-1939)
2678ii.
Eliza Emaline (1868-1870)
2679iii.
Mary Emily (1870-1889)
2680iv.
Melinda (1872-)
2681v.
Robert Ainsley (1876-1947)
2682vi.
Nathan Samuel (1878-1942)
2683vii.
Norman Alexander (1881-1967)
2684viii.
Percival (1883-1884)
2685ix.
Jesse Osborne (1885-1970)
2686x.
Alice Matilda (1888-1970)
2687xi.
Lindsay Vernon (1891-1972)
832. Susan Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 16 Feb 1845 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Susan was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 27 Apr 1845. Susan died in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 28 Aug 1921; she was 76.10 Buried on 29 Aug 1921 in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10
Cornelius and Susan Hiltz with eight children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. Cornelius Hiltz was a farmer and a cooper. James and Amos Hiltz were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 36-I, New Ross, p. 23)
Cornelius and Susan Hiltz with eight children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. Cornelius Hiltz was a farmer and a cooper. James and Amos Hiltz were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 36-I, New Ross, p. 23)
On 24 Dec 1863 Susan first married Cornelius Hiltz (526) , son of 144. Edmund Hiltz Sr. & Hannah Sophia Bezanson, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10,15 Born on 30 Jan 1840 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 Cornelius was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 5 Jul 1840.6 Cornelius died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Jul 1893; he was 53.15 Buried on 23 Jul 1893 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.15
They had the following children:
1851i.
David Hiram (1864-1939)
1852ii.
Michael Oscar (1865-1949)
1853iii.
Eliza Etta (1867-)
1854iv.
James Levi (1869-1918)
1855v.
Amos Minard (1871-)
1856vi.
Edith Matilda (1873-1964)
1857vii.
Arthur Morton (1876-1956)
1858viii.
John Wesley (1880-1964)
1859ix.
Annie Melinda (1882-)
1860x.
William Frederick (Twin) (1886-1964)
1861xi.
Mary Ellen (Twin) (1886-)
On 27 Oct 1897 Susan second married James Christopher Corkum (562) , son of Joseph B. Corkum & 148. Margaret Elizabeth Hiltz, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.15 Born on 22 May 1849 in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 James Christopher was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 10 Jun 1849.6 James Christopher died in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 10 May 1919; he was 69.10 Occupation: Farmer.
James Corkum resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Elizabeth Corkum, his brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Ella Corkum with a daughter and his sister Georgina Corkum with a daughter lived in the household. James and Joseph Corkum were farmers. Georgina Corkum was a general servant. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-I, New Ross, pp. 19-20)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that James and Susan Corkum resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. His brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Ella Corkum with six children lived in the household. James and Joseph Corkum were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, pp. 17-18)
James Corkum died from rheumatism.
James Corkum resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1891 Canadian federal census. His widowed mother Elizabeth Corkum, his brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Ella Corkum with a daughter and his sister Georgina Corkum with a daughter lived in the household. James and Joseph Corkum were farmers. Georgina Corkum was a general servant. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-I, New Ross, pp. 19-20)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that James and Susan Corkum resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. His brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Ella Corkum with six children lived in the household. James and Joseph Corkum were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, pp. 17-18)
James Corkum died from rheumatism.
They had no children.
833. James Edward Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 22 Jan 1847 in Keddy’s Hill, Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. James Edward was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 17 Feb 1847. James Edward died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 30 Jan 1916; he was 69. Buried on 1 Feb 1916 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
On 12 Jun 1870 James Edward married Hannah Elizabeth Reeves, daughter of William Henry Reeves & Hannah Elizabeth Anderson, in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10 Born on 6 Nov 1849 in Dartmouth, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Hannah Elizabeth was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 5 May 1867.15 Hannah Elizabeth died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 23 Apr 1937; she was 87.10 Buried on 25 Apr 1937 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10
Hannah Keddy resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1921 Canadian federal census. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Augustine and Grace Keddy. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross, p. 1)
Hannah Keddy resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1921 Canadian federal census. She lived in the household of her son and daughter-in-law Augustine and Grace Keddy. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross, p. 1)
They had the following children:
2688i.
Eliza Melinda (1871-1941)
2689ii.
Arthur Wilson (1872-1961)
2690iii.
Daisy Ann Norwood (1874-1878)
2691iv.
Edward James (1876-1974)
2692v.
Ada Matilda (1878-1911)
2693vi.
Daisy Ethel (1880-1974)
2694vii.
Michael William (1882-1961)
2695viii.
George Kempton (1884-)
2696ix.
Clarence Victor (1886-1969)
2697x.
Harold Cecil (1889-1984)
2698xi.
Augustine Wollard (Ossie) (1891-1979)
834. George Henry Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 19 Mar 1849 in Keddy’s Hill, Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 George Henry was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 6 May 1849.6 George Henry died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 27 Jan 1938; he was 88.10 Buried on 28 Jan 1938 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10 Occupation: Farmer.
On 20 Feb 1911 George Henry married Alice Elizabeth Wagner in Leminster, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10 Born on 15 Sep 1873 in New Canada, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.22 Alice Elizabeth died in Lake Ramsay, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Sep 1957; she was 84.10 Buried on 17 Sep 1957 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10
Alice Keddy died from a cerebral hæmorrhage.
Alice Keddy died from a cerebral hæmorrhage.
They had one child:
2699i.
Murray George (1914-1990)
835. Nathan William Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 31 Mar 1852 in Keddy’s Hill, Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.6 Nathan William was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 9 May 1852.6 Nathan William died in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Feb 1939; he was 86.10,44 Buried on 5 Feb 1939 in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10 Occupation: Storekeeper, Merchant.
Mr. Keddy came to Berwick [Nova Scotia] thirty-seven years ago [1901] and established a general store which he conducted with eminent success until he retired eighteen years ago [1920] when he retired and his sons, Harlen and Ralph, continued the business. Prior to coming to Berwick, Mr. Keddy was in business at Chester Basin, [Nova Scotia,] where for thirty years he conducted a general store and was also interested in coastal shipping, owning several schooners which plied their trade between Halifax and Lockeport [Nova Scotia]. He also owned one fishing schooner. Besides the ship building business, he was also interested in gold mining. For sixteen years Mr. Keddy served as councillor on the Chester Municipal Council and had been an influential member of the Conservative Party of Lunenburg County [Nova Scotia]. (Halifax Chronicle, Monday, 6 Feb. 1939, p.4)
Mr. Keddy came to Berwick [Nova Scotia] thirty-seven years ago [1901] and established a general store which he conducted with eminent success until he retired eighteen years ago [1920] when he retired and his sons, Harlen and Ralph, continued the business. Prior to coming to Berwick, Mr. Keddy was in business at Chester Basin, [Nova Scotia,] where for thirty years he conducted a general store and was also interested in coastal shipping, owning several schooners which plied their trade between Halifax and Lockeport [Nova Scotia]. He also owned one fishing schooner. Besides the ship building business, he was also interested in gold mining. For sixteen years Mr. Keddy served as councillor on the Chester Municipal Council and had been an influential member of the Conservative Party of Lunenburg County [Nova Scotia]. (Halifax Chronicle, Monday, 6 Feb. 1939, p.4)
They had the following children:
2700i.
Unnamed (1878-1878)
2701ii.
Holmes Michael (1880-)
2702iii.
Eleanor Rosetta (1882-1968)
2703iv.
Grant Barry (1883-)
2704v.
Nellie Matilda (1885-1900)
2705vi.
Neil Wellington (1887-1887)
2706vii.
Jonathan Gordon (1889-1918)
2707viii.
Harlen Fulton (1890-)
2708ix.
Ralph Nathan (1892-)
2709x.
Maria (1894-1894)
836. Priscilla A. Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 2 Jan 1855 in Keddy’s Hill, Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15 Priscilla A. was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 22 Jan 1855.15 Priscilla A. died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 31 Jan 1869; she was 14.15 Buried on 2 Feb 1869 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.15
837. Hannah Melinda Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 16 Nov 1858 in Keddy’s Hill, Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15 Hannah Melinda was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 28 Aug 1859.15 Hannah Melinda died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 4 Apr 1946; she was 87.10 Buried on 7 Apr 1946 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10
Linda Keddy operated a general store in New Ross, Nova Scotia and was postmistress for 40 years. She died from general debility.
Linda Keddy operated a general store in New Ross, Nova Scotia and was postmistress for 40 years. She died from general debility.
On 17 May 1882 Hannah Melinda married Oscar Sinclair Elliott, son of George Elliott & Ann Catherine Lantz, in Kentville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10 Born on 12 Mar 1857 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15 Oscar Sinclair was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 9 Apr 1857.15 Oscar Sinclair died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 20 Feb 1952; he was 94. Buried on 22 Feb 1952 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Miller, Farmer, Stipendiary Magistrate.
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, O.S. and Linda Elliott with five children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. O.S. Elliott was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-J, New Ross, p. 1)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that Oscar and Linda Elliott with ten children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Oscar and Anson Elliott were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 4)
Oscar Elliott was a farmer and miller in New Ross, Nova Scotia. From 1925 to May 1951, he served as a stipendiary magistrate for the Municipality of Chester, Nova Scotia. He served as a lay reader, vestry clerk, church warden and choir member of Christ Church Anglican in New Ross. Oscar Elliott was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and the Farmers’ Association. He died from injuries sustained in an accidental fall. He fractured the neck of the left femure and died from pulmonary congestion and hypostasis.
According to the 1891 Canadian federal census, O.S. and Linda Elliott with five children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. O.S. Elliott was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1891, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 38-J, New Ross, p. 1)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that Oscar and Linda Elliott with ten children resided in the New Ross census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Oscar and Anson Elliott were farmers. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 4)
Oscar Elliott was a farmer and miller in New Ross, Nova Scotia. From 1925 to May 1951, he served as a stipendiary magistrate for the Municipality of Chester, Nova Scotia. He served as a lay reader, vestry clerk, church warden and choir member of Christ Church Anglican in New Ross. Oscar Elliott was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and the Farmers’ Association. He died from injuries sustained in an accidental fall. He fractured the neck of the left femure and died from pulmonary congestion and hypostasis.
They had the following children:
2710i.
Anson William (Twin) (1883-1969)
2711ii.
George Michael (Twin) (1883-1883)
2712iii.
Evelyn Sinclair (1885-1909)
2713iv.
Clyde Churchill (1886-1887)
2714v.
Franklyn Roy (1887-<1946)
2715vi.
Rev. Harold Murray (1889-1975)
2716vii.
Olive Pierce (1890-1980)
2717viii.
Virginia (Jennie) Muriel (1891-1969)
2718ix.
Howard Groser (1893-1902)
2719x.
George Ross (1895-)
2720xi.
Joseph (Minto) (1898-1973)
2721xii.
Margaret Ann (1900-1902)
2722xiii.
Robert Basil (1904-1975)
838. Norah Ann Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 10 Feb 1861 in Keddy’s Hill, Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Norah Ann died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Feb 1917; she was 56.10,15 Buried on 15 Feb 1917 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.15
On 14 Dec 1879 Norah Ann married Benjamin Sidney Meister in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10,15 Born on 9 Mar 1860 in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.10,15 Benjamin Sidney was baptized in Sherbrooke, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 15 Apr 1860.15 Benjamin Sidney died in Forties Settlement (a.k.a. The Forties), Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 26 Dec 1943; he was 83.10 Buried on 28 Dec 1943 in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.10,15 Occupation: Farmer.
Benjamin and Norah Meister with eight children resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Benjamin Meister was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 16)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, the widower Benjamin Meister resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. He lived in the household of his son and daughter-in-law Gordon and Grace Meister. He was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross, p. 1)
Benjamin and Norah Meister with eight children resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1901 Canadian federal census. Benjamin Meister was a farmer. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-Z, New Ross, p. 16)
According to the 1921 Canadian federal census, the widower Benjamin Meister resided at New Ross, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. He lived in the household of his son and daughter-in-law Gordon and Grace Meister. He was an Anglican. (RG 31-C-1, 1921, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 61-43, New Ross, p. 1)
They had the following children:
2723i.
Laura Ethel (1883-1954)
2724ii.
Gordon St.Elmo (1886-1973)
2725iii.
Annie (1889-)
2726iv.
Ida Alvernia (1890-1981)
2727v.
Edgar (1892-1917)
2728vi.
Gladys (1896-)
2729vii.
Charles Michael (1897-1974)
2730viii.
Clayton (1900-)
2731ix.
Leah Gertrude (1904-)
839. Michael David Keddy (William (Michael)7, Rebecca Maria Magdalene Hiltz6, Johann Philip Heinrich5, Johann Daniel4, Johann Jacob Hüls3, Johann Conrad2, Otto1). Born on 6 Sep 1863 in Keddy’s Hill, New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.15 Michael David was baptized in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 10 Jul 1864.15 Michael David died in New Ross, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 May 1868; he was 4.15