Fourth Generation (Continued)
Fourth Generation (Continued)
Family of Stephen Schaffner Wight (16) & Mary Irene Saunders
79. Inez Bertha Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 22 Mar 1899 in Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Inez Bertha was baptized in Lower Aylesford, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 Dec 1916.10 Inez Bertha died in Berwick, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Aug 1960; she was 61.1
On 24 Jun 1919 Inez Bertha married Frank Byron Spurr, son of Nathaniel Parker Spurr & Rebecca Skinner, in Aylesford, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Born on 20 Oct 1878 in Aylesford, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: mechanic.
They had no children.
80. Leslie Bernard Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 8 Aug 1900 in Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.6 Leslie Bernard was baptized in Lower Aylesford, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 Dec 1916.10 Leslie Bernard died in 1985; he was 84. Occupation: Farmer.
On 17 Jun 1935 Leslie Bernard first married Esther Mildred Robinson, daughter of Edward Owen Robinson & Lizzie Bennett, in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Born on 5 Jan 1906 in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Esther Mildred died in Nictaux, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Apr 1936; she was 30.1 Buried on 4 Apr 1936 in Greenwood, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1,2
She died from delayed chloroform poisoning during a difficult labour requiring forceps for delivery.
She died from delayed chloroform poisoning during a difficult labour requiring forceps for delivery.
They had one child:
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Robert (1936-1936)
On 1 Sep 1938 Leslie Bernard second married Leta June Cox in Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Born on 13 May 1896 in Truro, Colchester Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Leta June died in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 15 Nov 1966; she was 70.1 Buried in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Occupation: School Teacher.
81. William Gilbert Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 25 Aug 1904 in Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1
On 27 Jun 1945 William Gilbert first married Edna Pearle Blanche Mosher, daughter of Robert Walter Mosher & Ida Maude Robertson, in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 10 Jul 1901 in Parrsboro, Cumberland Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Edna Pearle Blanche died in Brickton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 6 Jun 1952; she was 50.1 Buried on 10 Jun 1952 in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1
Edna Wight was killed at a railroad crossing in Brickton, Nova Scotia. She was struck by a Dominion Atlantic Railway train. She died from a fractured skull.
Edna Wight was killed at a railroad crossing in Brickton, Nova Scotia. She was struck by a Dominion Atlantic Railway train. She died from a fractured skull.
They had no children.
William Gilbert second married Eleanor Wagner.
They had no children.
82. Ena Marjorie Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 5 May 1906 in South Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1
They resided at Digby, N.S.
They resided at Digby, N.S.
83. Ruth Elizabeth Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 27 Jun 1911 in South Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Ruth Elizabeth died in Windsor, Hants Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 30 Mar 2005; she was 93.
They resided at Truro, N.S.
They resided at Truro, N.S.
Ruth Elizabeth married John Burris.
84. Donald Wilbur Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 24 Nov 1914 in Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Donald Wilbur died in Middleton, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 14 Oct 1982; he was 67.
Donald Wight was a farmer and worked for the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation. He and his family resided at Lawrencetwon, Nova Scotia.
Donald Wight was a farmer and worked for the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation. He and his family resided at Lawrencetwon, Nova Scotia.
Donald Wilbur first married Isabel Durling. Born on 9 Feb 1924 in West Inglisville, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Isabel died in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 5 Sep 1971; she was 47.
They had the following children:
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Robert Donald (1943-1943)
196ii.
Janet Patricia (1951-1951)
197iii.
Andrew Peter (1963-1986)
198iv.
Donald Wilbur second married Joyce March.
85. Eleanor Bernice Wight (Stephen Schaffner3, James White (Wight)2, Andrew White1). Born on 22 Sep 1916 in South Harmony, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1
They resided at Barss Corner, N.S.
They resided at Barss Corner, N.S.
On 29 Jun 1941 Eleanor Bernice married Carl Uriah Silver, son of Melbourne Hezekiah Silver & Edna Louise Zinck, in Brooklyn, Annapolis Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Born on 14 Apr 1915 in Northfield, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.1 Carl Uriah was baptized in Upper Northfield, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 20 Jun 1915.1 Occupation: Soldier.