Eighth Generation (Continued)
Eighth Generation (Continued)
Family of Casper Meisner (180) & Catharine Elizabeth Corkum
431. Sophia Sarah Meisner (Casper7, Johann Casper6, Johann Casper5, Casper Meissner4, Johann Daniel Meysner3, Casper Meißner2, Thomas1). Born on 16 Mar 1832 in South, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Sophia Sarah was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 12 May 1832.19 Sophia Sarah died in Centre Range, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 13 Feb 1913; she was 80.8 She was never married.
432. Jacob Meisner (Casper7, Johann Casper6, Johann Casper5, Casper Meissner4, Johann Daniel Meysner3, Casper Meißner2, Thomas1). Born on 28 Oct 1833 in Corkum’s Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 Jacob was baptized in Corkum’s Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 24 Dec 1833.19 Jacob died in East River Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, bef 1911; he was 77.
In Mar 1863 Jacob married Lucy Ann (Lucinda) Zinck in Blandford, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America. Born on 10 Jan 1833 in Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.3 Lucy Ann (Lucinda) was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 27 Mar 1833.3 Lucy Ann (Lucinda) died in East River Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 7 Aug 1923; she was 90.8 Buried on 8 Aug 1923 in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8
They had the following children:
1022i.
John Alvin (1866-1944)
1023ii.
John J. (1868-)
1024iii.
Rufus Samuel (1870-<1953)
1025iv.
Zenas Solomon (1871-)
433. Sarah Elizabeth Meisner (Casper7, Johann Casper6, Johann Casper5, Casper Meissner4, Johann Daniel Meysner3, Casper Meißner2, Thomas1). Born on 16 May 1836 in Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.3 Sarah Elizabeth was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 23 Jul 1836.3
434. James Edward Meisner (Casper7, Johann Casper6, Johann Casper5, Casper Meissner4, Johann Daniel Meysner3, Casper Meißner2, Thomas1). Born on 4 Jun 1837 in The Ovens, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.19 James Edward was baptized in Lunenburg, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 3 Nov 1837.19 James Edward died in Meisner’s Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 16 Mar 1911; he was 73.8 Occupation: Farmer.
James Edward married Sophia Elizabeth Loy. Born on 10 Mar 1834.17
Edward and Sophia Meisner with two sons resided on Covey’s Island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. Edward and Gabriel Meisner were farmers. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-A2, Lunenburg p. 33)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that Edward and Sophia Meisner with their adult son Gabriel Meisner resided in the Mahone Bay Road census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Edward Meisner was a farmer. Gabriel Meisner was a fisherman. The family were Methodists. A servant named Blanch Swinehammer lived in the household. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-U, Mahone Bay Rod, p. 6)
Note: Covey’s Island was also known as Meisner’s Island.
Edward and Sophia Meisner with two sons resided on Covey’s Island, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1881 Canadian federal census. Edward and Gabriel Meisner were farmers. The family were Methodists. (RG 31-C-1, 1881, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 11-A2, Lunenburg p. 33)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that Edward and Sophia Meisner with their adult son Gabriel Meisner resided in the Mahone Bay Road census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. Edward Meisner was a farmer. Gabriel Meisner was a fisherman. The family were Methodists. A servant named Blanch Swinehammer lived in the household. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-U, Mahone Bay Rod, p. 6)
Note: Covey’s Island was also known as Meisner’s Island.
They had the following children:
1026i.
Gabriel Henry (1862-1940)
1027ii.
Alfred E. (1867-1874)
1028iii.
Samuel D. (1875-1896)