Other Events:

• Misc: great ghildren: Mitchell, Matthew, Robbie, Madison, Thomas & Douglas; pre-deceased gs Douglas
• Occupation: a carpenter
• Census: 1911, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Misc: Nov 2003; 3 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren
• Residence: Nov 2003, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

Douglas "Duke" Field
1909-2008

The death of Douglas "Duke" Field, age 99, of Port Elgin, occurred on Grand Manan Island on Monday, October 27, 2008. Born in Port Elgin, he was the son of the late Harry and Leona (Allen) Field.

Duke, as he was fondly known, was a carpenter by trade and in his quiet, gentle manner graciously served the people of the area. His family who were very special to him gathered at his farm at Indian Point for many good times

Duke will be sadly missed by son, Robert (Sandra) Grand Manan Island, sister, Helen Walton, Port Elgin a half sister and brother, Isabel Peacock of Sackville, NS and Roderick Johnson of Port Elgin; grandchildren, Angela (Dwayne) Tate, Patricia (Tony) Doiron, Lindsay (Justin) Griffin; six great grandchildren, Mitchell, Matthew, Robbie, Madison, Thomas & Douglas.

Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his wife Dorothy, daughter Wendy, grandson Douglas, sister Madeline and brothers, David and Ernest.

Visiting hours will be held at the Jones Funeral Home in Port Elgin (538-2241) on Wednesday, October 29 from 7-9pm. The funeral service will be held from the funeral home on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11am with Pastor Carman Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Fernwood Cemetery.

Donations in Duke's memory may be made to The Grand Manan Nursing Home or the Grand Manan Rotary Club.
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca

Douglas married Dorothy Mary Walton 1 Mar 1937, Port Elgin, , New Brunswick, Canada. Dorothy was born 12 Mar 1914, Smith Settlement, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 29 Nov 2003, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Robert Stephen Field
2. Wendy Jean Field was born 13 Oct 1945, Port Elgin, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Oct 2008.

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]

Other Events:

• 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)

Other Events:

• 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