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• Occupation: Address:
  school teacher
• Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Dec 1993, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Oct 2008, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Misc: Mar 2012; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren
• Obituary: 13 Mar 2012, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Moncton Times & Transcript

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Helen Viva Walton, of Baie Verte/Port Elgin, passed away peacefully at the Drew Nursing Home on Sunday, March 11, 2012, on her 101st birthday. Born in Port Elgin, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Leona (Allen) Field.

In earlier years, Helen was a school teacher in Westmorland County, excelling in math instruction. She was a 50 year Jewel Holder and Life Member of Fort Monckton Chapter # 11, Order of The Eastern Star. Helen was also a Past Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She was a longtime member of the United Church of Canada, serving for many years as treasurer for the Port Elgin, Baie Verte, Tidnsh Bridge Pastoral Charge. Helen was involved with the Baie Verte Senior Citizens spending many happy hours at the Baie Verte Hall quilting with friends. " Quilters make better comforters". Helen was often called upon to write poetry for special occasions.

Helen will be sadly missed by her two sons, Owen (Shirley), of Dartmouth, NS, and Thane (Doris), of Thunder Bay, ON; one daughter, Joyce (Ronald) Holden, of Windsor, ON; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; brother, Roderick Johnson, of Port Elgin; sister, Isabel Peacock, of Bedford, NS, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Floyd; daughter, Norma; one grandchild in infancy; brothers, Ernest, David and Douglas, and a sister Madeline.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Funeral and Cremation Services, 3 W Main Street, Port Elgin (538-2241), from where visitation will take place on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Fort Monckton Chapter #11, Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at 7 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 2 PM from the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Helen may do so to The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls or a charity of your choice. Family flowers only.
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca

Helen married Floyd Allen Walton 22 Feb 1931, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Floyd was born 25 Jan 1903, Cadman's Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 25 Apr 1983, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1983, Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Norma Leona Walton was born 29 Sep 1930, Port Elgin, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 10 Jun 1989, Cranbrook, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
2. Joyce Elizabeth Walton
3. Owen Field Walton
4. Thane Melbourne Walton

Other Events:

• AltBirth: 1876, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a blacksmith
• Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a blacksmith

Notes:

Census:
25 in 1901 census

Harry married Leona Allen 21 Jul 1903, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Leona was born 1879, Cape Spear, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1960, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a blacksmith
• Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer
• Obituary: 25 Apr 1921, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; the Sackville Tribune

Notes:

Census:
8 in 1851 census

Census:
58 in 1901 census

Obituary:

Obituary: Sackville Tribune, Monday, April 25, 1921

AGED CITIZEN OF PORT ELGIN PASSED AWAY
Mr. David G. Field Died After Few Days' Illness at Advanced Age of 78

After an illness of a few days -- although he had been in poor health for some months -- ther e passed away at his home in Port Elgin, N. B., one of the oldest residents of the village, D avid G. Field.

The late Mr. Field was well known throughout the county having spent the greater part of hi s lifetime in Port Elgin. He was aged 78 years 5 months. Universal regret will be expresse d by the residents of the county, especially the older citizens.

He leaves besides his wife, two sons, Doctor Burton R. Field, of Centreville, Carleton Co., a nd Ernest L. Field, of Bloomfield, Carleton Co., also one daughter, Lola M. at home. Three b rothers also survive, John, of Princeton, Maine; Samuel, of St. Andrews, and Job, of Shemogue , N.B. Also one sister, Mrs. Tingley, of Massachusetts. The funeral was held from the home , Friday afternoon at 2:30 to Fernwood Cemetary.

David married Barbara Ellen Raworth 30 Jan 1873, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Barbara was born 10 Aug 1842, Upper Cape, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Feb 1924, Hampton, Kings, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1901, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• AltDeath: 1924, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Obituary: 14 Feb 1924, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; Sackville Tribune

Notes:

Census:
58 in 1901 census

Obituary:

OBITUARY

Octogenarian of Port Elgin Passed Away
Mrs. David G. Field Died Recently at Home of Her Son in Hampton, Aged 81
Years.

Mrs. David G. Field, lat of Port Elgin, N.B., died at the home of her
son, Ernest L. Field, at Hampton on Feb. 9. Mrs. Field was born at
Upper Cape, Westmorland County, 81 years ago and was the daughter of the
late Squire Ephraim Rayworth. Mrs. Field's husband died three years
ago. She leaves two sons, Dr. Burton R., of Centreville, and Ernest L.,
of Hampton; also one daughter, Mrs. Ernest Reid, of Port Elgin. The
late Mrs. Field was of English descent, her father being the first
English child born in the parish of Botsford, Westmorland county. The
late Ephraim Rayworth's home was well known for its hospitality, many of
the leading citizens of the Maritimes Provinces having been entertained
there. Mrs. Field will be remembered by her friends as a lady of
culture and admirable qualities. The remains were taken to Port Elgin
for burial, accompanied by her two sons, Dr. Burton R. Field, of
Centreville, and Ernest L. Field, of Hampton. The funeral was held on
Monday from the residence of the deceased's daughter, Mrs. Ernest Reid,
of Port Elgin. Service was conducted by Rev. A.W. Teed, of Mt. Whatley,
assisted by Rev. Mr. Chapman. Interment was in Fernwood cemetery.
(From the Sackville Tribune Newspaper, published Thursday, 14 February
1924, page 1.) (posted online 1 Feb 2009 by Kathryn Jeffers)

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• AltBirth: Abt 1806, St Andrews, , New Brunswick, Canada
• AltBirth: Abt 1807
• Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: Between 1851 and 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; farmer
• Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

AltBirth:
44 in 1851 census

Census:
44 in 1851 census

Census:
55 in 1861 census

Died:
Samuel was hauling grain in from the field and while unlatching the gate by the corner of the old barn on his farm, he was gored by the horn of one of his oxen as it switched its head at an insect. He died from infection a few days later. His farm is now owned by Bernard Fields.

Samuel married Elizabeth Grant 20 Jan 1829, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, British North America. Elizabeth was born Abt 1808, , , , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Stillman Rd Cemetery, Bayfield, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1871, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
43 in 1851 census

Census:
43 in 1851 census

Census:
54 in 1861 census