Francis Arnett1

b. say 1800
Last Edited18 Mar 2010
Birth*say 18001 
Land*8 August 1823St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Appears to have been granted Lot #13 in the Second Concession of Riviere Aux Pins, South side of the river.1 

Citations

  1. [S431] Quebec Archives online at http://www.banq.qc.ca/accueil/. Source is Fonds Ministère des Terres et Forêts (Land Records). Cote (reference)#E21,S64,SS5,SSS2,D336.

Mary Arthurson1

b. circa 1790, d. 23 March 1855
Last Edited3 Sep 2017

Family 1

 David McBain b. c 1774, d. 18 Nov 1834
Marriage*16 September 1805David McBain; Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland; Marriage Transciption states: David Macbain, male, married Mary Arthurson, on 16 Sep 1805 in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.2 
Children 1.David McBain8 b. c 1807, d. 26 Apr 1843
 2.Elizabeth McBain9 b. 26 Mar 1809
 3.William McBain Esq.+10 b. 9 Mar 1811, d. 22 Jul 1892
 4.Scott McBain3 b. Nov 1812, d. 10 Dec 1812
 5.James McBain+11 b. 20 Feb 1815, d. 17 Feb 1888
 6.Arthur McBain+ b. 1 Feb 1817, d. 17 Aug 1878
 7.Mary McBain12 b. 9 May 1819
 8.John McBain13 b. 2 Feb 1822

Family 2

 William Knox
Marriage*25 March 1836William Knox1 
Birth*circa 1790Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland; Date based on age at death.1 
Married Name16 September 1805McBain1,2 
Marriage*16 September 1805David McBain; Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland; Marriage Transciption states: David Macbain, male, married Mary Arthurson, on 16 Sep 1805 in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.2 
(Witness) Death10 December 1812Scott McBain; Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged about 3 weeks.3 
(Witness) Will3 April 1834David McBain; Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 3rd April 1834
Last Will of David McBain

From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 746
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared David McBain, of the Parish of St. Ambroise, farmer.

Which said David McBain being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by his actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said David McBain considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, his last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said David McBain recommends his soul to God, his Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all his sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that his body be buried at the discretion of his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain directs that all his just and lawful debts be paid by his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of his decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said Mary Arthurson, his dearly and beloved wife.

The said Mary Arthurson, his said wife, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom he doth make and constitute his universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.

As to the full property of all, each, and every his lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of his decease. The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath them (Saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of his children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson his said wife) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, his children issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary McBain and John McBain his said children a certain lot of land situated, lying, and being in the said Parish of St. Ambroise at the place called Valcartier known and distinguished as lot number
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 746
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared David McBain, of the Parish of St. Ambroise, farmer.

Which said David McBain being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by his actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said David McBain considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, his last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said David McBain recommends his soul to God, his Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all his sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that his body be buried at the discretion of his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain directs that all his just and lawful debts be paid by his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of his decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said Mary Arthurson, his dearly and beloved wife.

The said Mary Arthurson, his said wife, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom he doth make and constitute his universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.

As to the full property of all, each, and every his lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of his decease. The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath them (Saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of his children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson his said wife) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, his children issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary McBain and John McBain his said children a certain lot of land situated, lying, and being in the s
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 746
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared David McBain, of the Parish of St. Ambroise, farmer.

Which said David McBain being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by his actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said David McBain considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, his last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said David McBain recommends his soul to God, his Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all his sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that his body be buried at the discretion of his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain directs that all his just and lawful debts be paid by his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of his decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said Mary Arthurson, his dearly and beloved wife.

The said Mary Arthurson, his said wife, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom he doth make and constitute his universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.

As to the full property of all, each, and every his lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of his decease. The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath them (Saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of his children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson his said wife) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, his children issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary McBain and John McBain his said children a certain lot of land situated, lying, and being in the said Parish of St. Ambroise at the place called Valcartier known and distinguished as lot number
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 746
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared David McBain, of the Parish of St. Ambroise, farmer.

Which said David McBain being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by his actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said David McBain considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, his last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said David McBain recommends his soul to God, his Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all his sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that his body be buried at the discretion of his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain directs that all his just and lawful debts be paid by his executor hereinafter named.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of his decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said Mary Arthurson, his dearly and beloved wife.

The said Mary Arthurson, his said wife, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom he doth make and constitute his universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.

As to the full property of all, each, and every his lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which he is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of his decease. The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath them (Saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of his children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson his said wife) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, his children issue of his marriage with the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson, his said wife.

The said David McBain doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary Mc[no number specified] in the third concession of Valcartier, containing three arpents in front by thirty in depth, bounded in front by the King's Road and in the rear to the property of Mr. Plante, joining on one side to John Neilson Esquire and on the other side to William Brown, together with the house, barn, stable, and other buildings thereon erected and such as the whole, may be after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson his said wife, now stands without any reserve whatever. The said David McBain doth further bequeath and give unto the said Mary and John McBain all the household furniture, implements of agriculture, live stock, and generally all the moveable effects which may be on the said lot of land, with the exception of his share in a crank mahogany clock which he doth hereby bequeath unto the said Elizabeth McBain, after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson his said wife, to whom he doth give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct as aforesaid.-

The said hereby given and bequeathed lot of land and dependencies, household furniture, implements of agriculture, live stock, and generally all the moveable effects which may be on the said lot of land, to be equally and fairly divided between the said Mary and John McBain after the decease of the said Mary Arthurson his said wife as aforesaid.-

And in the event of the said Mary Arthurson his said wife selling or in any other manner alienating the property or any part thereof, either moveable or immoveable, solely belonging to her according to the Law of the Country or according to the Law of any Country, then said and in that case, it is the express wish and intention of the said David McBain, that the bequeath of the enjoyment or usufruct made to her by this his present will, doth become null and void, and that the said children do respectively after such alienation, take possession of the premises given and bequeathed to them by his last will and testament.

The said David McBain hereby annulling, cancelling, abrogating, and making void all former will or wills which may have been heretofore made and executed by him the said David McBain.

And the said David McBain doth hereby nominate and appoint the said Mary Arthurson his said wife his executor to this his last will and testament.

Thus done, made, dictated and named by the said David McBain to the said Benjamin Lelièvre in the presence of his colleague notaries in the office of the said Benjamin Lelièvre at Quebec, on the day and year first above written and the present last will and testament having been read and re-read to the said David McBain, which he declared well to understand as being his last will and meaning, he hath together with us said Notaries set and subscribed his name and signature, after reading and re-reading thereof as aforesaid.

Seven marginal notes approved are good & fourteen words erased are null.

David McBain, his signature
P. Gagnon, his signature
J. Normand, his signature
Benj. Lelièvre, his signature

Transcribed by Gerry Neville, February, 2011
Notes by Patricia Balkcom: David died seven months later, 18 November 1834.





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Will*3 April 1834Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 3rd April 1834
Last Will of Mary Arthurson
(Wife of David McBain)
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 745
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared Mary Arthurson, wife of David McBain of the Parish of St. Ambroise.

Which said Mary Arthurson being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by her actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said Mary Arthurson considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, her last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said Mary Arthurson recommends her soul to God, her Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all her sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that the body be buried at the discretion of her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson directs that all her just and lawful debts be paid by her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which she is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said David McBain, her beloved husband.

The said David McBain, her said husband, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom she doth make and constitute her universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.-

As to the full property of all, each, and every her lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, the said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath them (saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of her children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of her marriage with the said David McBain her said husband) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, her children issue of her marriage with the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary McBain and John McBain her said children a certain lot of land situated, lying, and being in the said Parish of St. Ambroise at the place called Valcartier known and distinguished as lot number (Wife of David McBain)
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 745
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared Mary Arthurson, wife of David McBain of the Parish of St. Ambroise.

Which said Mary Arthurson being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by her actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said Mary Arthurson considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, her last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said Mary Arthurson recommends her soul to God, her Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all her sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that the body be buried at the discretion of her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson directs that all her just and lawful debts be paid by her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which she is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said David McBain, her beloved husband.

The said David McBain, her said husband, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom she doth make and constitute her universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.-

As to the full property of all, each, and every her lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, the said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath them (saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of her children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of her marriage with the said David McBain her said husband) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, her children issue of her marriage with the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary McBain and John McBain her said children a certain lot of(Wife of David McBain)
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 745
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared Mary Arthurson, wife of David McBain of the Parish of St. Ambroise.

Which said Mary Arthurson being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by her actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said Mary Arthurson considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, her last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said Mary Arthurson recommends her soul to God, her Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all her sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that the body be buried at the discretion of her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson directs that all her just and lawful debts be paid by her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which she is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said David McBain, her beloved husband.

The said David McBain, her said husband, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom she doth make and constitute her universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.-

As to the full property of all, each, and every her lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, the said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath them (saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of her children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of her marriage with the said David McBain her said husband) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, her children issue of her marriage with the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath unto the said Mary McBain and John McBain her said children a certain lot of land situated, lying, and being in the said Parish of St. Ambroise at the place called Valcartier known and distinguished as lot number (Wife of David McBain)
From records of Notary Benjamin Lelievre
No. 745
Quebec Archives Film #4MO1-4420



On his day the third of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn of and for the Province of Lower Canada residing in the city of Quebec personally came and appeared Mary Arthurson, wife of David McBain of the Parish of St. Ambroise.

Which said Mary Arthurson being in good health and sound of mind, memory, and understanding as appeared to us said notaries by her actions and words, and for the purpose of these presents came in the office of Benjamin Lelièvre, one of the undersigned notaries, where his colleague was duly called. And the said Mary Arthurson considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the hour thereof doth make, publish, declare, and dictate to the said Benjamin Lelièvre and his colleague notaries being present, her last Will and Testament in manner following, That is to say, the said Mary Arthurson recommends her soul to God, her Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all her sins through the intercession of his blessed son, our Saviour. And desires that the body be buried at the discretion of her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson directs that all her just and lawful debts be paid by her executor hereinafter named.

The said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct of all, each, and every said lands, goods, merchandise real and personal estates, sum or sums of money or otherwise of which she is now possessed of or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, without any reserve, restriction, limitation and whatever and wherever the same may be found whether in this Province of Lower Canada or elsewhere, unto the said David McBain, her beloved husband.

The said David McBain, her said husband, to have, use, and enjoy the said lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money as aforesaid, during his natural life time only, whom she doth make and constitute her universal legatee during his natural life time as aforesaid.-

As to the full property of all, each, and every her lands, goods, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise of which is now possessed or may be possessed of at the day of her decease, the said Mary Arthurson doth hereby give and bequeath them (saving and rendering the bequeath hereinafter mentioned, made to Mary McBain and John McBain, two of her children, who are deaf and dumb and issue of her marriage with the said David McBain her said husband) unto said David McBain, Elizabeth McBain, wife of Louis David Dubord, Esquire, Doctor, William McBain, James McBain, and Arthur McBain, her children issue of her marriage with the said David McBain, her said husband.

The said goods, lands, merchandise, real and personal estates, sum and sums of money or otherwise to be by the said David, Elizabeth, William, James, and Arthur McBain, equally and fairly divided between them share and share alike and that after the decease of the said David McBain, her said hus[no number specified] in the third concession of Valcartier, containing three arpents in front by thirty in depth, bounded in front by the King's Road and in the rear to the property of Mr. Plante, joining on one side to John Neilson Esquire and on the other side to William Brown, together with the house, barn, stable, and other buildings thereon erected and such as the whole, may be after the decease of the said David McBain her said husband, now stands without any reserve whatever. The said Mary Arthurson doth further bequeath and give unto the said Mary and John McBain all the household furniture, implements of agriculture, live stock, and generally all the moveable effects which may be on the said lot of land, with the exception of her share in a crank mahogany clock which she doth hereby bequeath unto the said Elizabeth McBain, after the decease of the said David McBain her said husband, to whom she doth give and bequeath the enjoyment or usufruct as aforesaid.

The said hereby given and bequeathed lot of land and dependencies, household furniture, implements of agriculture, live stock, and generally all the moveable effects which may be on the said lot of land, to be equally and fairly divided between the said Mary and John McBain after the decease of the said David McBain her said husband as aforesaid.-

And in the event of the said David McBain her said husband selling or in any other manner alienating the property or any part thereof, either moveable or immoveable, solely belonging to him according to the Law of the Country or according to the Law of any Country, then said and in that case, it is the express wish and intention of the said Mary Arthurson, that the bequeath of the enjoyment or usufruct made to him by this her present will, doth become null and void, and that the said children do respectively after such alienation, take possession of the premises given and bequeathed to them by her last will and testament.

The said Mary Arthurson hereby annulling, cancelling, abrogating, and making void all former will or wills which may have been heretofore made and executed by her the said Mary Arthurson.

And the said Mary Arthurson doth hereby nominate and appoint the said David McBain her said husband her executor to this her last will and testament.

Thus done, made, dictated and named by the said Mary Arthurson to the said Benjamin Lelièvre in the presence of his colleague notaries in the office of the said Benjamin Lelièvre at Quebec, on the day and year first above written and the present last will and testament having been read and re-read to the said Mary Arthurson, which she declared well to understand as being her last will and meaning, she doth after the reading and re-reading thereof as aforesaid, declared that she can not sign.

Five marginal notes are good & thirty two words erased are null.

P. Gagnon, his signature
J. Normand, his signature
Benj. Lelièvre, his signature

Transcribed by Gerry Neville, January 2011
Notes by Patricia Balkcom: Mary and her husband, David McBain, both wrote a will on the same day. David died seven months later, Mary lived another twenty-one years and remarried. I imagine that they wanted to make sure that two of their children who were “deaf and dumb” were taken care of.5 
Witness: David McBain
Witness: Mary McBain
Witness: John McBain
Witness: Elizabeth McBain
Witness: William McBain Esq.
Witness: James McBain
Witness: Arthur McBain
(Witness) Death18 November 1834David McBain; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Aged about 60 years.6 
Married Name25 March 1836Knox1 
Marriage*25 March 1836William Knox1 
Will8 April 1840St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 8th April 1840
Last Will of Mary Arthurson
(Widow of David McBain, wife of William Knox)
From records of Notary William de Lery
No. 2823
Quebec Archives Film #4M0l-5067



On the eight day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty, before us the undersigned Notaries Public duly admitted and sworn in and for the Province of Lower Canada, residing in the City of Quebec, personally came and appeared in the office of William de Léry, one of us the undersigned Notaries, Mary Arthurson of Valcartier, widow by a first marriage of the late David McBain, and now wife of William Knox of same place, Farmer, apparently in good health of body and of sound and perfect mind, memory and understanding who did make, publish, dictate and name this her last will and testament in the words following, that is to say:

Firstly and principally, the Testatrix doth recommend her soul into the hands of Almighty God, her Creator, hoping for a free pardon and remission of all her sins thro the intercession of his Blessed Son our Saviour, and the body she commits to the earth to be interred in a manner suitable to her situation in life at the time of her decease.

Secondly, the Testatrix doth will and direct that at the time of her decease all her just debts, funeral expenses and wrongs (if any there are) be fully paid and satisfied by her Executor hereinafter named.

Thirdly, the Testatrix gives, devises, and bequeaths unto William Knox of said Valcartier, Farmer, her second husband as aforesaid, the whole of her property, moveable and immoveable, goods, monies, chattels, effects and things of whatever description and value or wherever found or situated which the said Testatrix may be entitled to or die possessed of, the said Testatrix hereby instituting him the said William Knox her dear and beloved husband, her universal and residuary legatee.

The said William Knox to have and to hold the said property moveable and immoveable, goods, monies, plates, chattels, effects and things as aforesaid from the time of the decease of said Testatrix in full property forever.

And lastly, the said Testatrix doth nominate and appoint the said William Knox, her husband, Executor of this her true last will and testament in the hands of whom she doth hereby divest herself of all her said property hereby revoking all other and former wills, testaments & codicils she might have made.

Thus done, dictated and named word for word by the said Testatrix unto the said William de Léry, Notary, aforesaid his colleague Mtre. A. Lemoine present, read the last will and testament having been read over and over again to the said Testatrix, she did declare the same to contain her true last will and mind and did make her usual mark hereby declaring not to know how to sign or write her name. receiving signatures of Notaries.

The marginal signed is good, Six words struck out are null.

Mary Arthurson, her mark;
Alex. Lemoine, N.P., his signature;
Wm de Léry, N.P., his signature

___________________

NOTE:
FIRST MARRIAGE:
Mary Arthurson first married David McBain in Lerwick, Scotland on 16 September 1805. David McBain died 18 November 1834 in Valcartier.

BURIAL:
"Mary Arthurson, late of Lerwick, Scotland, spouse of William Knox, Farmer, here died on the twenty third day of March & was buried on the twenty sixth day of the same month in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty five aged sixty five years.
David Shanks, Min."
Signed: William Knox; William McBain; James McBain; William Aldcorn.
Church Register: Church of Scotland, Valcartier.

Transcribed by Gerry Neville, December 2011
Notes by Patricia Balkcom: This is Mary’s second will. Her first was written in 1834 when she was married to David McBain. She died in 1855, fifteen years after this will was written.7 
Death*23 March 1855St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Burial*26 March 1855St. Andrew Presbyterian Cemetery, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...late of Leswick, Scotland, spouse of William Knox...aged sixty-five years"
Witnesses were William Knox, William McBain and James McBain and William Aldcorn.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Valcartier, Church of Scotland, 1855.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
    Original data: Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Marriage transcription states: David Macbain, male, married Mary Arthurson, on 16 Sep 1805 in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1812.
  4. [S550] Will of David McBain; #4MO1-4420.
  5. [S549] Will of Mary Arthurson; #4MO1-4420.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Valcartier, Church of Scotland, 1834.
  7. [S688] Will of Mary Arthurson; #4M0l-5067.
  8. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of Scotland. Burial of David McBain, 26 April 1843. Ancestry Image #4 of 20.
  9. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1809.
  10. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1811.
  11. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1815.
  12. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Register of the Garrison of Quebec, 1819.
  13. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1822.

Alice Atkins1

b. 5 October 1868
Last Edited8 Nov 2012
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 James Alstrom
Marriage*13 April 1886James Alstrom; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "James Alstrom, of St. Gabriel West of Valcartier, farmer, and Alice Atkins, daughter of Edward Atkins and Eliza Neil of St. Gabriel West...were married by license..."
Witnesses were Edward and Matilda Atkins.3 
Birth*5 October 1868St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism7 March 1869Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.2 
Married Name13 April 1886Alstrom3 
Marriage*13 April 1886James Alstrom; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "James Alstrom, of St. Gabriel West of Valcartier, farmer, and Alice Atkins, daughter of Edward Atkins and Eliza Neil of St. Gabriel West...were married by license..."
Witnesses were Edward and Matilda Atkins.3 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1869.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1886.

Amelia Atkins1

b. circa 1860
Last Edited30 Oct 2012
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831
Name VariationJane Atkins; There is a female listed in the 1861 Census as Amelia, aged 1, and a female listed as Jane, age 10 in the 1871 Census - I am saying that they are the same person. There are not baptismal records for either in the Church of England in Valcartier. 
Birth*circa 1860Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1861Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.1 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.

Beatrice Althea Atkins1

b. 20 October 1906, d. 1908
Last Edited6 Nov 2012
FatherWilliam Atkins1 b. 28 Feb 1858, d. 24 Dec 1930
MotherMaud A. Littlefield1 b. c 1874
Birth*20 October 1906OxBow, Aroostook County, Maine, United States1 
Death*1908OxBow, Aroostook County, Maine, United States 
Witness: William Atkins
Witness: Maud A. Littlefield

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Birth Records, 1705-1922, Aroostook County, 1906.

Caroline Atkins1

b. 5 October 1873
Last Edited8 Nov 2012
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 Joseph Tearney
Marriage*9 December 1891Joseph Tearney; St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Joseph Tearney, a private in B Battery of Canadian Artillery, now stationed at Quebec City, a bachelor aged 22 years, and Caroline Atkins of the parish of St. Gabriel of Valcartier, a spinster, aged 21 years, ...married by license..."2 
Birth*5 October 1873St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism29 March 1874Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Married Name9 December 1891Tearney2 
Marriage*9 December 1891Joseph Tearney; St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Joseph Tearney, a private in B Battery of Canadian Artillery, now stationed at Quebec City, a bachelor aged 22 years, and Caroline Atkins of the parish of St. Gabriel of Valcartier, a spinster, aged 21 years, ...married by license..."2 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1874.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church, 1891.

Dorothea Louise Atkins1

b. 19 April 1913
Last Edited6 Nov 2012
FatherWilliam Atkins1 b. 28 Feb 1858, d. 24 Dec 1930
MotherMaud A. Littlefield1 b. c 1874
Birth*19 April 1913OxBow, Aroostook County, Maine, United States1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Birth Records, 1705-1922, Aroostook County, 1909.

Edward Atkins1

b. circa 1828, d. 15 February 1899
Last Edited17 Jan 2014

Family

 Eliza Neil b. c 1831
Marriage*16 November 1849Eliza Neil; Church of England, Bourg-Louis, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "Edward Atkins, farmer of the Seigneury of Foussambault in the County of Portnuef...was married after banns duly published to Eliza Neil spinster of the same place.." Witnesses were Richard Reason and Hugh Boyd. Minister was Richard Lewis, Missionary for Portneuf, Bourg Louis and Ste-Catherine.5 
Children 1.Mary Anne Atkins6 b. 29 Sep 1850, d. 21 Oct 1922
 2.John Atkins+6 b. 8 May 1852, d. 17 Jul 1917
 3.Ellen Atkins6 b. c 1853
 4.George Atkins+9 b. 25 Jul 1854, d. 3 Mar 1927
 5.Elizabeth Atkins+1 b. c 1858, d. 11 Mar 1936
 6.William Atkins+6 b. 28 Feb 1858, d. 24 Dec 1930
 7.Amelia Atkins6 b. c 1860
 8.Matilda Atkins10 b. 6 Oct 1863
 9.Edward Atkins Jr.+7 b. 22 Mar 1866
 10.Alice Atkins11 b. 5 Oct 1868
 11.Caroline Atkins12 b. 5 Oct 1873
Name VariationEdward Atkinson2 
Birth*circa 1828Yorkshire County, North England, England; Information from 1851 Census.
Burial record would indicate that he was born about 1828.
His son, George's burial record states that Edward was born in Kent, England which is in southern England, whereas Yorkshire is in southern England.3,4 
Marriage*16 November 1849Eliza Neil; Church of England, Bourg-Louis, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; "Edward Atkins, farmer of the Seigneury of Foussambault in the County of Portnuef...was married after banns duly published to Eliza Neil spinster of the same place.." Witnesses were Richard Reason and Hugh Boyd. Minister was Richard Lewis, Missionary for Portneuf, Bourg Louis and Ste-Catherine.5 
Census1851Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Listed as:
"Edward Atkinson, male, age 21, from Yorkshire, England, Anglican.
E. Neil Atkinson, female, age 21, also from Yorkshire, England, Anglican.
MaryAnne, female, age 2, born Ste. Catherine, Anglican.
Living with John Neil and his wife A. Coy (Cox?) Neil and their children - believe this to be the parents of Eliza Neil.2 
Witness: Eliza Neil
Witness: Mary Anne Atkins
Census*1861St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.6 
Witness: Eliza Neil
Witness: Robert Atkins
Witness: Edward Atkins
Witness: John Atkins
Witness: William Atkins
Witness: Mary Anne Atkins
Witness: Ellen Atkins
Witness: Amelia Atkins
Census1871St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.7 
Witness: Eliza Neil
Witness: Mary Anne Atkins
Witness: John Atkins
Witness: George Atkins
Witness: William Atkins
Witness: Elizabeth Atkins
Witness: Amelia Atkins
Witness: Matilda Atkins
Witness: Edward Atkins Jr.
Witness: Alice Atkins
Land*19 March 1888St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; In the Notary Record of Jean-Baptiste Delage, No. 9186, Edward Atkins Sr. gives the following land to Edward Atkins Jr.
"A lot of ground situate in St. Gabriel, seventh range, containing five arpents in front by eighteen arpents in depth, bounded to the south by the sixth range, to the North by the first concession, N.E. Riviere aux Pins, to the West by George Atkins and to the East by the lot of ground being now designated upon the plan and in the Book of Reference thereto under the number 397.
Another lot of ground situate in the same parish, same seignory and said concession, containing five arpents in front by eighteen arpents in depth, more or less, bounded to the North by said concession of Riviere aux Pins, to the South by the sixth range, to the West by the lot above described, and to the East by James Ross(?), with the buildings, this lot of ground being described on said plan and book of reference under Number 398.
Said properties belonging to the said donor as being in possession os the same for thirty years and over.
The donor doth moreover give to the donee all moveable furniture, cattle, agricultural implements and generally all other moveable effects which are now in his possession.
.....nevertheless subject to the use and usefrect of one half of all said moveable and immoveable properties in favor of donor till his death and that of his wife..."8 
Witness: Edward Atkins Jr.
Death*15 February 1899Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...farmer of Saint Gabriel West of Valcartier...age 71 years..."4 
Burial*18 February 1899Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were George and John Atkins.4 

Citations

  1. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Baptisms, 1891.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1851 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste. Catherine, Enumeration District 7, p. 18 (page 35 on Ancestry).
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1851 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste. Catherine, Enumeration District 7, p. 18.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1899.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Portneuf Church of England, 1849.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  8. [S431] Archives of Quebec, Notarial Records online, Notary Jean-Baptiste Delage, No. 9186, dated 19 March 1888.
  9. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1855.
  10. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1864.
  11. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1869.
  12. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1874.

Edward Atkins1

b. circa 1849
Last Edited30 Oct 2012
Birth*circa 1849Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1861Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.

Edward Atkins1

b. 5 November 1878
Last Edited4 May 2014
FatherGeorge Atkins1 b. 25 Jul 1854, d. 3 Mar 1927
MotherEllen Brooks1 b. 26 Apr 1856

Family

 Susan Margaret McBain b. 10 May 1888, d. 1969
Marriage*20 March 1905Susan Margaret McBain; St. Peter Anglican Chuch, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Edward, son of George Atkins, farmer of Valcartier, and of Ellen Brooks, his wife, farmer of major age. And Susan, daughter of David McBain of Valcartier of minor age but with consent of parents, were married by license..."
Witnesses: Arthur McBain and Mary J. Atkins.1 
Birth*5 November 1878St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism11 January 1879Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Marriage*20 March 1905Susan Margaret McBain; St. Peter Anglican Chuch, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Edward, son of George Atkins, farmer of Valcartier, and of Ellen Brooks, his wife, farmer of major age. And Susan, daughter of David McBain of Valcartier of minor age but with consent of parents, were married by license..."
Witnesses: Arthur McBain and Mary J. Atkins.1 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Presbyterian Saint Peter's Church, 1905.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, Saint Catherine, 1879.

Edward Atkins Jr.1

b. 22 March 1866
Last Edited17 Jan 2014
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 Margaret Kelly
Marriage*5 November 1888Margaret Kelly; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Edward Atkins, Jr., son of Edward Atkins, Valcartier West and Margaret Kelly of Quebec City, both majors, were married by License..."
Witnesses were Robert Rourke and Caroline Atkins.4 
Child 1.George Atkins+5 b. 3 Jan 1890
Birth*22 March 1866St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; The birthdate is listed on his tombstone, no baptismal record can be found.1,2 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.1 
Land*March 1888St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Edward Atkins Sr. donated two lots of land on the 7th Range in St. Gabriel of Valcartier in March 1888 to Edward Atkins Jr. The Deed of Donation may be found online at he Quebec Archives site under Notary Jean-Baptiste Delage, No. 9186, dated 19 March 1888. 
(Witness) Land19 March 1888Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; In the Notary Record of Jean-Baptiste Delage, No. 9186, Edward Atkins Sr. gives the following land to Edward Atkins Jr.
"A lot of ground situate in St. Gabriel, seventh range, containing five arpents in front by eighteen arpents in depth, bounded to the south by the sixth range, to the North by the first concession, N.E. Riviere aux Pins, to the West by George Atkins and to the East by the lot of ground being now designated upon the plan and in the Book of Reference thereto under the number 397.
Another lot of ground situate in the same parish, same seignory and said concession, containing five arpents in front by eighteen arpents in depth, more or less, bounded to the North by said concession of Riviere aux Pins, to the South by the sixth range, to the West by the lot above described, and to the East by James Ross(?), with the buildings, this lot of ground being described on said plan and book of reference under Number 398.
Said properties belonging to the said donor as being in possession os the same for thirty years and over.
The donor doth moreover give to the donee all moveable furniture, cattle, agricultural implements and generally all other moveable effects which are now in his possession.
.....nevertheless subject to the use and usefrect of one half of all said moveable and immoveable properties in favor of donor till his death and that of his wife..."3 
Marriage*5 November 1888Margaret Kelly; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Edward Atkins, Jr., son of Edward Atkins, Valcartier West and Margaret Kelly of Quebec City, both majors, were married by License..."
Witnesses were Robert Rourke and Caroline Atkins.4 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  2. [S641] Gravestone, Church of England Cemetery, (Christ Church Anglican) Valcartier, Quebec.
  3. [S431] Archives of Quebec, Notarial Records online, Notary Jean-Baptiste Delage, No. 9186, dated 19 March 1888.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1888.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Anglican Saint Peter, 1890.

Eldora Atkins1

b. 25 December 1893
Last Edited4 Nov 2012
FatherWilliam Atkins1 b. 28 Feb 1858, d. 24 Dec 1930
MotherSusan A. Sargent1 b. c 1871, d. 23 Oct 1899
Birth*25 December 1893OxBow, Aroostook County, Maine, United States; Record indicates first child for William Atkins, born Quebec, and Susan Sargent, born Canton, Maine.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Birth Records, 1705-1922, Aroostook County, 1893.

Eliza Atkins1

b. 27 December 1885
Last Edited15 Nov 2012
FatherGeorge Atkins1 b. 25 Jul 1854, d. 3 Mar 1927
MotherEllen Brooks1 b. 26 Apr 1856
Birth*27 December 1885St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism16 February 1886Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1885.

Elizabeth Atkins1

b. circa 1858, d. 11 March 1936
Last Edited14 Mar 2014
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family 1

 William Davidson b. c 1856, d. c 1894
Marriage*William Davidson5 
Child 1.(?) Davidson5 b. 7 Sep 1894, d. 7 Sep 1894

Family 2

 Patrick Flinn d. c 1898
Marriage*circa 1897Patrick Flinn7 
Child 1.Lena Flinn7 b. Feb 1899, d. 2 Nov 1903

Family 3

 Michael Collins
Marriage*2 July 1900Michael Collins; Ste-Patrice Catholic Church, Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "....between Michael Collins, labourer, spouse of the late Celina Bucroft (or Becroft) of this parish on the one part; and Elizabeth Atkins, widow of the late Patrick Flynn, of this parish on the other part...
Signed:
Michael Collins.
Mrs. Flinn
Patrick Duffy. "8 
Birth*circa 1858St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Date based on age given in burial record. Also tombstone states she was born in 1858.1,2 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.3 
Baptism7 March 1881St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Elizabeth Atkins, aged 31 years, daughter of Edward Atkins, baptized conditionally, 7th of March 1891. Witnesses Henry Fergusson and Theotis Guay. Mother's maiden name Elizabeth Neil. Witnesses did not sign.

H. McGratty, priest.

This act has been abridged."1 
(Witness) Census8 April 1891John Patrick Flynn; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Patrick Flinn, male, age 28, born Quebec, father born Quebec, mother born ?, Church of Rome.
Jane, age 28, wife, born Quebec, parents born Quebec, Church of Rome.
Edward, male age 6, son, born Quebec, Church of Rome.
MaryAnn, female, age 4, daughter, born Quebec, Church of Rome.
Patrick, male, age 3 son, born Quebec, Church of Rome.
Elizabeth Atkins, female, age 29, born Quebec, parents born Quebec, Church of England.4 
Married NameDavidson5 
Marriage*William Davidson5 
(Witness) Deathcirca 1894William Davidson; There is a burial record for a William Davidson in the Church of England, Sherbrooke, Quebec records stating that a William Davidson died "on the twentieth day of October, 1894 in the thirtyeighth year of his age, and was buried on the 22nd...". It does not identify a spouse or parent of William. A burial record one month EARLIER (of a son of the Late William Davidson and Elizabeth Atkins) would indicate that he would have died before September 8th when that child was buried. No other burial records for William have been found other than this one mentioned.5,6 
(Witness) Death7 September 1894(?) Davidson; Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "...who died before being baptized. Present Patrick Flynn and ?, the former who has signed with us..."5 
Married Namecirca 1897Flinn7 
Marriage*circa 1897Patrick Flinn7 
(Witness) Deathcirca 1898Patrick Flinn7 
Married Name2 July 1900Collins8 
Marriage*2 July 1900Michael Collins; Ste-Patrice Catholic Church, Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "....between Michael Collins, labourer, spouse of the late Celina Bucroft (or Becroft) of this parish on the one part; and Elizabeth Atkins, widow of the late Patrick Flynn, of this parish on the other part...
Signed:
Michael Collins.
Mrs. Flinn
Patrick Duffy. "8 
Death*11 March 1936Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Elizabeth Collins, widow, of Quebec City, died in Quebec...in the 79th year of her age and was buried in Mount Herman Cemetery...Present Mrs. H.L. Bould, and others."2 
Burial*13 March 1936Mount Herman Cemetery, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 

Citations

  1. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Baptisms, 1891.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Saint Matthew Anglican Church.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  4. [S193] 1891 Canada Census, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, St. Gabriel West, District #179, p. 4.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, St. Patrice, 1894.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, Church of England, 1894.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ancestry.com. Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1747-1967 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2007.
    Original data: Gabriel Drouin, comp. Drouin Collection. Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Institut Généalogique Drouin.
    This record Quebec City, Anglican Saint Peter, 1903.
  8. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, St. Patrice, 1900.

Ellen Atkins1

b. circa 1853
Last Edited8 Nov 2012
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831
Note*The only mention I have found of Ellen is in the 1861 Census. It is possilbe that this is the same child as Elizabeth. 
Birth*circa 1853Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1861Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.

George Atkins1

b. 3 January 1890
Last Edited17 Jan 2014
FatherEdward Atkins Jr.2 b. 22 Mar 1866
MotherMargaret Kelly2

Family

 Sarah Ann Bedard b. 20 May 1890, d. 13 Jun 1917
Marriage*25 October 1915Sarah Ann Bedard; Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Child 1.Mary Norah Isabella Atkins4 b. 19 Dec 1916, d. 1 Oct 1917
Birth*3 January 1890Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...son of Edward Atkins, farm labourer of Quebec And of Margaret by her maiden name Kelly his wife..."2 
Baptism19 January 1890St. Peter Anglican Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were George Atkins, John Stroud and Alice Alstrom.2 
Marriage*25 October 1915Sarah Ann Bedard; Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Death13 June 1917Sarah Ann Bedard; Cap-Rouge, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...wife of George Atkins, deceased in Cap Rouge...at the age of 27 years old..."3 
(Witness) Death1 October 1917Mary Norah Isabella Atkins; Cap-Rouge, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Nora Isabella, lawful child of George Atkins and of late Sarah Bedard, deceased in Cap Rouge...age of nine months...."3 
Note*2 January 1918George Atkins made a Declaration (2 January 1918) before the Quebec Notary Cyrille Renaud
where he stated that his wife Sarah Bedard died on the 16 June 1917,
leaving a sole child from their marriage, Nora Isabella Atkins aged 5 months.
And Nora Isabella Atkins died and was buried in the Valcartier Cemetery on 3 October 1917.
Hence, George Atkins was the only person with a right to claim any money in banks
in the name of George Atkins or Sarah Bedard. (Notarial Record No. 7544)
 

Citations

  1. [S396] St. Gabriel's, Valcartier (published), Births, 1890.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Anglican Saint Peter, 1890.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, St. Gabriel, 1917.
  4. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Cap Rouge, St. Felix, 1916.

George Atkins1

b. 25 July 1854, d. 3 March 1927
Last Edited7 Dec 2014
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 Ellen Brooks b. 26 Apr 1856
Marriage*21 January 1878Ellen Brooks; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "George Atkins, son of Edward Atkins of St. Gabriel West of Valcartier, farmer, and Ellen Brooks daughter of Thomas Brooks of St. Ambroise, both majors..."
Witnesses Thomas Brooks and Elizabeth Atkins.3 
Children 1.Edward Atkins5 b. 5 Nov 1878
 2.Mary Jane Atkins6 b. 8 Feb 1881
 3.William Atkins7 b. 13 May 1883
 4.Eliza Atkins8 b. 27 Dec 1885
 5.John Atkins9 b. c 1900
Birth*25 July 1854St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism8 April 1855Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.2 
Marriage*21 January 1878Ellen Brooks; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "George Atkins, son of Edward Atkins of St. Gabriel West of Valcartier, farmer, and Ellen Brooks daughter of Thomas Brooks of St. Ambroise, both majors..."
Witnesses Thomas Brooks and Elizabeth Atkins.3 
Death*3 March 1927St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "George Atkins was born at Valcartier, Quebec, July 25, 1854 and died at Valcartier...where he resided during his life, aged 72 years, 7 months, and six days. He was the son of Edward Atkins of Kent, England. He was buried at Riviere-Aux-Pins, Quebec, March 6th 1927. Informant was John Atkins."4 
Burial*6 March 1927Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada4 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1855.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Portneuf, Church of England, 1878.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Montreal, 7th Day Adventist, 1927.
  5. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Quebec City, Presbyterian Saint Peter's Church, 1905.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1881.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1883.
  8. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1885.
  9. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928 [database on-line]. Original records held in Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 719, Year: 1925.

Jane Atkins1

b. 1863, d. 1937
Last Edited11 Feb 2013
FatherThomas Atkins1
MotherJane McLeod1

Family 1

 John Patrick Flynn b. 9 Jul 1860, d. c 1900
Marriage*22 October 1884John Patrick Flynn; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Today the 22nd of the month of October 1884, whereas the dispensation accorded by the Reverend C. Etienne Legare, Vicar General and Administrator of the Archdiocese of Quebec, to the lifting of the prohibition of the Church which forbids to contract marriage together, John Patrick Flynn, Catholic, son of age of the late Patrick Flynn and of the late Ellen Hurson of this parish, on the one part; and Mary Jane Atkins, Protestant, daughter of age of Thomas Atkins and of Marie McLeod, also of this parish, on the other part; whereas also, the dispensation of all publication of marriage, granted by the same effect by the said Vicar General, not having discovered any impediment to the said marriage, We priest undersigned, Cure of this parish, have received the mutual consent of marriage in the presence of Edward Atkins, brother of the bride and of Elizabeth Atkins, sister of the bride, who have declared they could not sign. The bride, only, has signed. Act read.

Jane Atkins

H. McGratty, priest."1 
Children 1.Edward Flynn10 b. 4 Oct 1885
 2.Mary Ann Flynn11 b. 16 Mar 1887
 3.Patrick Flynn12 b. 1 Nov 1888
 4.John Flynn13 b. 7 Aug 1891, d. 27 Jul 1894
 5.Catherine Flynn6 b. 29 Mar 1896, d. 10 Jun 1896
 6.Kathleen Flynn14 b. 10 Jan 1898

Family 2

 William Henry Stevenson
Marriage*18 April 1901William Henry Stevenson; Ste-Patrice Catholic Church, Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Willliam Henry Steveson (sic) a protestant of this city, son of age of (left blank in record) on the one part; and Jane Atkins of this parish, widow of the late William Davidson (left blank) of Quebec on the other part; ...in the presence of Patrick Duffy and Celina Collins..."
(My note: I believe there is an error in this church record and that Jane Atkins, was the widow of Patrick Flynn. Elizabeth Atkins was the widow of William Davidson. Celina Collins is the daughter of Michael Collins who married Elizabeth Atkins. "8 
Witness: Mary Celina Collins
Birth*1863Date listed on tombstone.2 
Note*22 October 1884John Patrick Flynn; The French version of the Marriage record in the Drouin Collection, states that Patrick is the son of John Flynn and Marie Callaghan. The translated version by Monaghan lists the parents as Patrick Flynn and Ellen Hurson. (Ellen married a Maurice Flynn in 1865 - this appears to be after the birth of Patrick - thought to be about 1862). Was he the son of Maurice and his first wife and who was Marie Callaghan? Also the French version states that Mary Jane Atkins is the daughter of Thomas Atkins and Marie McLeod. The translated Monaghan version states mother was Jane McCoubrey. The French version which was kept in Quebec City at the Bishop's Palace was often filled in at a later date - so it's hard to tell which version is correct.3 
Married Name22 October 1884Flynn1 
Marriage*22 October 1884John Patrick Flynn; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Church, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Today the 22nd of the month of October 1884, whereas the dispensation accorded by the Reverend C. Etienne Legare, Vicar General and Administrator of the Archdiocese of Quebec, to the lifting of the prohibition of the Church which forbids to contract marriage together, John Patrick Flynn, Catholic, son of age of the late Patrick Flynn and of the late Ellen Hurson of this parish, on the one part; and Mary Jane Atkins, Protestant, daughter of age of Thomas Atkins and of Marie McLeod, also of this parish, on the other part; whereas also, the dispensation of all publication of marriage, granted by the same effect by the said Vicar General, not having discovered any impediment to the said marriage, We priest undersigned, Cure of this parish, have received the mutual consent of marriage in the presence of Edward Atkins, brother of the bride and of Elizabeth Atkins, sister of the bride, who have declared they could not sign. The bride, only, has signed. Act read.

Jane Atkins

H. McGratty, priest."1 
(Witness) Census8 April 1891John Patrick Flynn; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Patrick Flinn, male, age 28, born Quebec, father born Quebec, mother born ?, Church of Rome.
Jane, age 28, wife, born Quebec, parents born Quebec, Church of Rome.
Edward, male age 6, son, born Quebec, Church of Rome.
MaryAnn, female, age 4, daughter, born Quebec, Church of Rome.
Patrick, male, age 3 son, born Quebec, Church of Rome.
Elizabeth Atkins, female, age 29, born Quebec, parents born Quebec, Church of England.4 
(Witness) Death27 July 1894John Flynn; Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "...body of John Flynn, son of Patrick Flynn and Jane Atkins of this parish....Present Patrick Flynn..."
Funeral at St. Patrice Catholic Church, buried in St. Michael's Cemetery.5 
(Witness) Death10 June 1896Catherine Flynn; Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "...daughter of Patrick Flynn, labourer of Sherbrooke, and of Jane, by her maiden name, Atkins...aged 2 months..."6 
(Witness) Deathcirca 1900John Patrick Flynn; Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada7 
Married Name18 April 1901Stevenson8 
Marriage*18 April 1901William Henry Stevenson; Ste-Patrice Catholic Church, Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke County, Quebec, Canada; "...between Willliam Henry Steveson (sic) a protestant of this city, son of age of (left blank in record) on the one part; and Jane Atkins of this parish, widow of the late William Davidson (left blank) of Quebec on the other part; ...in the presence of Patrick Duffy and Celina Collins..."
(My note: I believe there is an error in this church record and that Jane Atkins, was the widow of Patrick Flynn. Elizabeth Atkins was the widow of William Davidson. Celina Collins is the daughter of Michael Collins who married Elizabeth Atkins. "8 
Witness: Mary Celina Collins
Death*1937Canada 
Burial*1937St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Sillery, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada9 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1884.
  2. [S641] Gravestone, St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Quebec City.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Drouin Database, St. Gabriel, Valcartier, 1884.
  4. [S193] 1891 Canada Census, online www.ancestry.com, Quebec, St. Gabriel West, District #179, p. 4.
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, St. Patrice, 1894.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, Church of England, 1896.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Gail Savard's family tree.
  8. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, St. Patrice, 1901.
  9. [S641] Gravestone, unknown cd.
  10. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1885.
  11. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1887.
  12. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Baptisms, 1888.
  13. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Valcartier, St. Gabriel, 1891.
  14. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Sherbrooke, Church of England, 1898.

John Atkins1

b. 8 May 1852, d. 17 July 1917
Last Edited17 Jan 2014
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 Catherine Smart Brooks b. c 1849
Marriage*7 March 1877Catherine Smart Brooks; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "John Atkins of St. Gabriel West of Valcartier, farmer of major age and Catherine Brooks, daughter of Thomas Brooks of the same place ...witnesses George Atkins and Ellen Brooks."3,4 
Children 1.Richard Atkins3 b. 25 Nov 1880, d. 6 Aug 1911
 2.Mary Jane Atkins+8 b. 24 Mar 1888
Birth*8 May 1852Quebec, Canada; This information was found in someone's family tree on the Internet - the date has not been verified.1 
(Witness) Census1861Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.1 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.2 
Marriage*7 March 1877Catherine Smart Brooks; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "John Atkins of St. Gabriel West of Valcartier, farmer of major age and Catherine Brooks, daughter of Thomas Brooks of the same place ...witnesses George Atkins and Ellen Brooks."3,4 
(Witness) Death6 August 1911Richard Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada5 
Will*27 April 1917St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; 

27th April 1917
Will of John Atkins
Husband of Catherine Smart Brooks

From records of Notary Cyrille Renaud
No. 7299
Transcribed from the original at the Quebec Archives



On this twenty seventh day of April one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, before me, Cyrille Renaud, Public Notary residing at Loretteville, undersigned, personally appeared John Atkins, Farmer, residing in the parish of St. Gabriel of Valcartier, who being of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding hath requested me the said Notary to write down and receive in due form of law his last will and testament which he has declared in manner and form following, that is to say:

1º I will and resign my soul into the hands of Almighty God in the humble hope that he will receive it to his favor through the sole merits and intercession of Jesus Christ my Saviour.

2º I desire that all my just debts, funeral an testamentary expenses be paid by my Executor hereinafter named as soon as possible after my death.

3º I give and bequeath to my daughter Mable Atkins the black horse.

4º I give and bequeath to my wife Catherine Smart Brooks all my other moveable and immoveable properties wherever the same may be found and to whatever the same shall amount hereby instituting my said wife my universal legatee and the Executrix of this my will and testament.

Done and passed at Valcartier in the residence of the said Testator under Notarial Number seven thousand two hundred and ninety nine. After the reading of the present will to the Testator by the Notary in presence of William Smith and John Corrigan, both of the Parish of St. Gabriel of Valcartier, Farmers, the Testator having declared his inability to sign his name has made his mark in the presence of the witnesses and Notary and the witnesses and Notary have signed in presence of the Testator and in the presence of each other.

John Atkins, his mark;
William Smith, his signature;
John Corrigan, his signature;
Cy. Renaud, N.P., his signature


Transcribed by Gerald Neville, 2011

Note by Patricia Balkcom: John died about 3 months later (July 17th) aged 65 years.
6 
Death*17 July 1917St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...by occupation a farmer and resident of Valcartier...age 65 years..."7 
Witness: Catherine Smart Brooks
Burial*19 July 1917Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Gilbert Lamont and George Atkins.7 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier (Church of England, Saint Catherine), 22 December 1880.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Portneuf, Church of England, 1877.
  5. [S431] BANQ, pistard database search of "Enquêtes des coroners des districts judiciaires de Beauce, 1862-1947; de Charlevoix, 1862-1944; de Montmagny, 1862-1952; de Québec, 1765-1930; et de Saint-François (Sherbrooke), 1900-1954", File #105.
  6. [S818] Will of John Atkins; Translated from the Original Will.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1917.
  8. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, Saint Catherine, 1888.

John Atkins1

b. circa 1900
Last Edited7 Dec 2014
FatherGeorge Atkins1 b. 25 Jul 1854, d. 3 Mar 1927
MotherEllen Brooks1 b. 26 Apr 1856
Birth*circa 1900St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928 [database on-line]. Original records held in Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Canada; Archives of Ontario; Series: MS932; Reel: 719, Year: 1925.

Mary Anne Atkins1,2

b. 29 September 1850, d. 21 October 1922
Last Edited4 Nov 2012
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 John Stroud
Marriage*5 May 1879John Stroud; St. Peter Anglican Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "John Stroud, native of Dorsetshire, England, and now of Quebec, farmer, bachelor, and Mary Ann Harkins (sic), of Valcartier, now of Quebec, spinster, were married by Banns...."
Signed: John Stroud
Mary Anne Harkins (her mark)
F. Barry
Elizabeth Neil6 
Birth*29 September 1850Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada1,3 
Baptism20 October 1850Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
(Witness) Census1851Edward Atkins; Ste-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, Portneuf County, Quebec, Canada; Listed as:
"Edward Atkinson, male, age 21, from Yorkshire, England, Anglican.
E. Neil Atkinson, female, age 21, also from Yorkshire, England, Anglican.
MaryAnne, female, age 2, born Ste. Catherine, Anglican.
Living with John Neil and his wife A. Coy (Cox?) Neil and their children - believe this to be the parents of Eliza Neil.4 
(Witness) Census1861Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.1 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.5 
Married Name5 May 1879Stroud6 
Marriage*5 May 1879John Stroud; St. Peter Anglican Church, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "John Stroud, native of Dorsetshire, England, and now of Quebec, farmer, bachelor, and Mary Ann Harkins (sic), of Valcartier, now of Quebec, spinster, were married by Banns...."
Signed: John Stroud
Mary Anne Harkins (her mark)
F. Barry
Elizabeth Neil6 
Death*21 October 1922Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "Mary Ann Stroud, aged 72 years..."7 
Burial*23 October 1922Mount Herman Cemetery, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Mr. John Stroud and A. E. Little.7 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1851 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste. Catherine, Enumeration District 7, p. 18.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Portneuf, Church of England, 1850.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1851 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Portneuf County, Ste. Catherine, Enumeration District 7, p. 18 (page 35 on Ancestry).
  5. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  6. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Anglican Saint Peter, 1879.
  7. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Quebec City, Anglican Saint Peter, 1922.

Mary Jane Atkins1

b. 8 February 1881
Last Edited15 Nov 2012
FatherGeorge Atkins1 b. 25 Jul 1854, d. 3 Mar 1927
MotherEllen Brooks1 b. 26 Apr 1856
Birth*8 February 1881St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism27 March 1881Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Witnesses were Thomas and Mary Brooks.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1881.

Mary Jane Atkins1

b. 24 March 1888
Last Edited7 Mar 2019
FatherJohn Atkins1 b. 8 May 1852, d. 17 Jul 1917
MotherCatherine Smart Brooks1 b. c 1849

Family

 Gilbert Lamont b. 1884, d. 22 Mar 1952
Marriage*10 December 1910Gilbert Lamont; Eglise Baptisite Canadienne Francaise, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "The tenth of December nineteen hundred and ten in the city of Quebec in the French Baptist Church, Gilbert Lamont, musical artist, son of David R. Lamont and Martha E. McCabe of Liverpool, England and Mary Atkins, spinster of the town of Valcartier, daughter of John Atkins, farmer, and Catherine Brooks, his wife, were united in the hold bonds of matrimonty by us minister of the Gospel in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, having furnished a license..."
Signed by Mrs. A. J. Libeau, Fred Myers, Gilbert Lamont, Mary Atkins and A. J. Lebeau, pastor2 
Child 1.Frederick Lamont3 b. 2 Jul 1923
Birth*24 March 1888St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Baptism17 April 1888Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Married Name10 December 1910Lamont2 
Marriage*10 December 1910Gilbert Lamont; Eglise Baptisite Canadienne Francaise, Quebec City, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "The tenth of December nineteen hundred and ten in the city of Quebec in the French Baptist Church, Gilbert Lamont, musical artist, son of David R. Lamont and Martha E. McCabe of Liverpool, England and Mary Atkins, spinster of the town of Valcartier, daughter of John Atkins, farmer, and Catherine Brooks, his wife, were united in the hold bonds of matrimonty by us minister of the Gospel in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, having furnished a license..."
Signed by Mrs. A. J. Libeau, Fred Myers, Gilbert Lamont, Mary Atkins and A. J. Lebeau, pastor2 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, Saint Catherine, 1888.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Baptiste Francaise, Quebec City, Quebec, 10 December 1910.
  3. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Church of England, Valcartier, Quebec, Canada; 06 August 1923.

Mary Norah Isabella Atkins1

b. 19 December 1916, d. 1 October 1917
Last Edited17 Jan 2014
FatherGeorge Atkins1 b. 3 Jan 1890
MotherSarah Ann Bedard1 b. 20 May 1890, d. 13 Jun 1917
Birth*19 December 1916Cap-Rouge, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...daughter of George Atkins and Sarah Bedard of this parish..."1 
Baptism20 December 1916St. Felix Catholic Church, Cap-Rouge, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
Death*1 October 1917Cap-Rouge, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Nora Isabella, lawful child of George Atkins and of late Sarah Bedard, deceased in Cap Rouge...age of nine months...."2 
Witness: George Atkins
Burial*3 October 1917St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Cemetery, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Present were George and Edward Atkins.2 

Citations

  1. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Cap Rouge, St. Felix, 1916.
  2. [S771] Drouin Collection, www.ancestry.com: Ancestry.com, Quebec, Quebec County, Valcartier, St. Gabriel, 1917.

Matilda Atkins1

b. 6 October 1863
Last Edited8 Nov 2012
FatherEdward Atkins1 b. c 1828, d. 15 Feb 1899
MotherEliza Neil1 b. c 1831

Family

 David Hamilton
Marriage*8 June 1887David Hamilton; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "David Hamilton of Saint Gabriel East of Valcartier, farmder, and Matilda Atkins of Saint Gabriel West of Valcartier, daughter of Edward Atkins, farmer, both majors..."
Witnesses were James Hamilton and Caroline Atkins.4 
Birth*6 October 1863St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Note: Tombstone states 06 Oct 1864, but this is not correct as the baptismal record is early 1864.1,2 
Baptism27 March 1864Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1871Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; Living in St. Gabriel West, Family #99. Listed next to James Roark and Curtis Billing.
"Edward Atkins, male, age 42, born England, married, English, farmer, Church of England, unable to read or write.
All family members are listed as Church of England.
Eliza, female, age 41, born England of Irish descent, married, unable to read or write.
Mary Ann, female, age 19, born Quebec, English.
John, male, age 17, born Quebec, farmer.
George, male, age 15, born Quebec.
William, male, age 14, born Quebec.
Elizabeth, female, age 12, born Quebec.
Jane, female, age 10, born Quebec.
Matilda, female, age 8, born Quebec.
Edward, male, age 6, born Quebec.
Alice, female, age 3, born Quebec.3 
Married Name8 June 1887Hamilton4 
Marriage*8 June 1887David Hamilton; Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "David Hamilton of Saint Gabriel East of Valcartier, farmder, and Matilda Atkins of Saint Gabriel West of Valcartier, daughter of Edward Atkins, farmer, both majors..."
Witnesses were James Hamilton and Caroline Atkins.4 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec County, Valcartier, Church of England, 1864.
  2. [S641] Gravestone, Church of England Cemetery, (Christ Church Anglican) Valcartier, Quebec.
  3. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1871 Census of Canada, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel West, p. 36.
  4. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967; Quebec, Valcartier, Church of England, 1887.

Richard Atkins1

b. 25 November 1880, d. 6 August 1911
Last Edited7 Feb 2010
FatherJohn Atkins2 b. 8 May 1852, d. 17 Jul 1917
MotherCatherine Smart Brooks2 b. c 1849
Birth*25 November 1880St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada2 
Baptism22 December 1880Christ Church Anglican, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...son of John Atkins of St. Gabriel, farmer anf of his wife Katherine Brooks...."2 
Death*6 August 1911St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada3 
Witness: John Atkins
Witness: Catherine Smart Brooks
Burial*9 August 1911Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; "...Richard Atkins aged thirty one years, farmer of the 4th range Valcartier was buried...signed by Walter Adams and George Atkins."1 
Note*10 August 1911St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; A coroner's investigation stated that he accidentally drowned.3 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier (Church of England, Saint Catherine), 9 August 1911.
  2. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967, Quebec, Valcartier (Church of England, Saint Catherine), 22 December 1880.
  3. [S431] BANQ, pistard database search of "Enquêtes des coroners des districts judiciaires de Beauce, 1862-1947; de Charlevoix, 1862-1944; de Montmagny, 1862-1952; de Québec, 1765-1930; et de Saint-François (Sherbrooke), 1900-1954", File #105.

Robert Atkins1

b. circa 1847
Last Edited30 Oct 2012
Birth*circa 1847Quebec, Canada1 
(Witness) Census1861Edward Atkins; St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebec County, Quebec, Canada; (Note: When comparing this census information to the 1851 census and 1871, 1881 Censuses, it appears there are many discrepencies in this particular Census information.)
Census of area Northwest of Jacques Cartier River:
"Edward Atkins, born Ireland, Church of England, age 45, married, male, with 5 males and 4 females in household, log house of one story and one family. House currently being built. Listed next to the families of Denis Calaghan and Archibald Hamilton. Living with Edward are:
Mary Neil, born L. Canada, aged 44, female, married, Church of England.
Robert Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 15, C of E.
Edward Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 13, C of E.
John Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 12, C of E.
William Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, 2, C of E.
Mary Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 10, C of E.
Ellen Atkins, born Lower Canada, female, single, 8, C of E.
Amelia Atkins, born Lower Canada, male, single, 1, C of E.1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, 1861 Census, Canada East, Quebec, Quebec County, St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Enumeration District 6, Northwest of River Jacques Cartier, p. 419.

Sumner William Atkins1

b. 26 March 1904
Last Edited6 Nov 2012
FatherWilliam Atkins1 b. 28 Feb 1858, d. 24 Dec 1930
MotherMaud A. Littlefield1 b. c 1874
Birth*26 March 1904OxBow, Aroostook County, Maine, United States1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Birth Records, 1705-1922, Aroostook County, 1909.

Thomas Atkins1

Last Edited14 Mar 2007

Family

 Jane McLeod
Marriage*Jane McLeod1 
Child 1.Jane Atkins+1 b. 1863, d. 1937
Marriage*Jane McLeod1 

Citations

  1. [S508] St-Gabriel-de-Valcartier Catholic Record Transcriptions, Marriages, 1884.

Wilfred Lawrence Atkins1

b. 3 November 1909
Last Edited6 Nov 2012
FatherWilliam Atkins1 b. 28 Feb 1858, d. 24 Dec 1930
MotherMaud A. Littlefield1 b. c 1874
Birth*3 November 1909OxBow, Aroostook County, Maine, United States1 

Citations

  1. [S436] Ancestry.com, online at www.ancestry.com, Maine, Birth Records, 1705-1922, Aroostook County, 1909.