Our Maritime Ties
Minnie Amelia Black
1875 - 1960 (84 years)1. Minnie Amelia Black was born 26 Jun 1875, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Minnie married Francis Coleman Allen 15 Jun 1892, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Francis (son of Matthew Allen and Margaret Rebecka Allen) was born 1 Jun 1869, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 28 Jan 1941, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Lester Lloyd Allen was born 28 Apr 1893, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jan 2009.
- 3. Bliss Victor Allen was born 13 May 1896, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 26 Sep 1944, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Della May Allen was born 6 Dec 1897, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 5. Kenneth Budd Allen was born 16 Jul 1900, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died , Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 6. Margaret C Allen was born 19 Nov 1903, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2009.
- 7. Bessie Erma Allen was born 16 May 1908, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jan 2009.
- 8. Clara Ilba Allen was born 11 Jun 1912, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Mar 1997.
- 9. David Charles Allen was born 19 Nov 1914, Upper Cape, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 22 Jan 2009; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
Generation: 2
2. Lester Lloyd Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 28 Apr 1893, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Jan 2009. 3. Bliss Victor Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 13 May 1896, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 26 Sep 1944, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- AltBirth: 13 May 1895, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: Sep 1944, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; a lonshoreman
- Residence: Sep 1944, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Bliss married Eudevilla Pearl Trenholm 20 Jul 1915, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Eudevilla was born 11 Mar 1899, Timber River, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 25 Nov 1993, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Shepard Victor Allen was born 1916; died 1994.
4. Della May Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 6 Dec 1897, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Della married Everett Stanley Crossman 16 Nov 1915, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Everett was born 11 Sep 1894, , , , United States; died Bef Aug 1918. [Group Sheet]
Della married Leslie Lake Robinson 14 Aug 1918, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Leslie was born 23 May 1888, Tidnish Crossroads, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
5. Kenneth Budd Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 16 Jul 1900, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died , Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Kenneth married Cora Mildred Allen 20 Dec 1922, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Cora was born 15 Aug 1903, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
6. Margaret C Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 19 Nov 1903, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef 2009. Margaret — ? Anderson. [Group Sheet]
7. Bessie Erma Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 16 May 1908, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jan 2009. Bessie married Lloyd Reginald Fillmore 17 Aug 1927, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Lloyd was born 1 Aug 1901, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Bef Jan 1994. [Group Sheet]
Children:
8. Clara Ilba Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 11 Jun 1912, Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Mar 1997. Clara married Walter Roy Campbell Spence 10 Aug 1933, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Walter was born 29 Jul 1909, Murray Corner, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
Clara — Frank Stainthorpe. Frank was born CA 1914; died 28 Apr 1997. [Group Sheet]
9. David Charles Allen (1.Minnie1) was born 19 Nov 1914, Upper Cape, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 22 Jan 2009; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: 36 grandchildren and spouses and 30 great grandchildren
- Occupation: a farmer and carpenter
- Residence: Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Residence: Jan 2009, Upper Cape, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Obituary: 23 Jan 2009, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; The Times & Transcript
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
David Charles Allen While surrounded by his family, David Charles Allen, age 94, of the Upper Cape Road, NB, went to his home in Glory on Jan. 22, 2009. Born at home on the Upper Cape Road on November 19, 1914, he was a son of the late Coleman and Minnie (Black) Allen. David is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Rhona (Scotney) Allen. Cherished father of Roberta Allen, Upper Cape Road, Naureen MacDonald, Amherst, David (Anne), Amherst, Elizabeth Rogers (Jim), Berry Mills, Mary Van Schuppen (Yachem), Sackville, Andrew (Florence), Antigonish, Eileen Millard (George), Debert, Kenneth (Mary), Pennfield; daughter-in-law, Linda Allen, Amherst. Beloved by his 36 grandchildren and spouses and 30 great grandchildren. David is predeceased by his daughter in infancy, Darlene, son, Eric, sons-in-law Lloyd Allen and Donald MacDonald, three grandchildren, grandson-in-law, Chad Penny, brothers, Lester, Bliss, Kenneth; sisters, Della Robinson, Margaret Anderson, Bessie Fillmore and Clara Stainthorpe. A lifelong farmer, at age 92, he was "Farmer Of The Year". Throughout his life, he was well known as a carpenter, having been involved in the construction of the Port Elgin Elementary School, Crossroads Gospel Temple and other construction projects in the Maritimes. A founding father of Timber River Pentecostal Church, he was largely responsible for its success in the community and a major contributor to the construction of the facility. A great mentor, church and family man, he will be sadly missed by all. David's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin (506-538-2241) from where visitation will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2 pm. Burial in the Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin in the spring. Family flowers only. Donations to the Timber River Pentecostal Church Building Fund, or charity of the donor's choice greatly appreciated. www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
David married Rhona Scotney [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Eric Matthew Allen was born CA 1944, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 18 Jun 1999, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 18. Roberta Allen
- 19. Naureen Allen
- 20. David Allen
- 21. Elizabeth Allen
- 22. Mary Allen
- 23. Andrew Allen
- 24. Eileen Allen
- 25. Kenneth Allen
- 26. Darlene Allen
Generation: 3
10. Shepard Victor Allen (3.Bliss2, 1.Minnie1) was born 1916; died 1994. Other Events:
- Residence: Sep 1944, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Shepard — Hazel Mae Gates. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Linda R Allen was born 1943, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 21 Jan 2004, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 28. William Allen
11. Lloyd Francis Fillmore (7.Bessie2, 1.Minnie1) Lloyd married Christine Marie Gunn [Group Sheet]
Children:
Lloyd married Irene Helen Reilly [Group Sheet]
Children:
12. Jean Roberta Fillmore (7.Bessie2, 1.Minnie1) Jean married Frank Perley Skilling [Group Sheet]
Children:
Jean — Ernest Donahue. [Group Sheet]
13. Carol Louise Spence (8.Clara2, 1.Minnie1) Carol married Neil William Stright (son of Frederick Field Stright and Ola Theresa Briggs) [Group Sheet]
Children:
14. Hanson Roy Spence (8.Clara2, 1.Minnie1) Hanson married Doris Laura Trenholm (daughter of John William Trenholm and Marjorie Laura Fields) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Darlene Doris Spence
- 38. Dale Hanson Spence
- 39. John Glen Spence
15. Joan Amelia Annie Spence (8.Clara2, 1.Minnie1) Joan married Garth Carmen Hassen Trenholm (son of Hassan Monsel Trenholm and Edna Doris Stright) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 40. Linda Dianne Trenholm
- 41. Tony Garth Trenholm
- 42. Deborah Lois Trenholm was born 31 Jan 1960, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 43. Rosa Lee Trenholm was born 4 Nov 1964, Sackville, , New Brunswick, Canada; died 9 Nov 1964, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 44. Chanse Roy Hassan Trenholm
16. Rhoda Mary Spence (8.Clara2, 1.Minnie1) 17. Eric Matthew Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) was born CA 1944, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 18 Jun 1999, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , ? Cemetery, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: truck driver, owner of a chimney sweeping company
- Residence: Jun 1999, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
ALLEN, Eric Matthew - 55, of Amherst passed away at the QE II in Halifax June 18, 1999. He was born in Port Elgin N.B., the son of David and Rhona (nee Scotney) Allen. Eric was a truck driver for34 years. He ran a chimney sweeping company on weekends for 15 years. Tim Horton's for morning meetings with friends was a regular occurrence. Eric was a member and former board member of Crossroads Gospel Temple. He is survived by his wife Linda, (nee Anderson); daughter, Diane, husband Greg McMasters, of Amherst; son, Derrick (Bubbles), of Amherst; brothers, David, wife Anne, of Amherst; Andrew, wife Florence, of Antigonish; Kenneth, wife Mary of Penfield, N.B; sisters, Roberta, of Port Elgin; Naureen (Don) MacDonald, of Amherst; Elizabeth (Jim) Rogers, of Moncton; Mary (Yochem) VanSchuppen, Jolicure N.B.; Eileen (George) Millard, Truro; grandchildren, Matthew, Vanessa, Nicholas McMasters; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by an infant son, Darryl Eric. Arrangements entrusted to Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst. Visitation today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Crossroads Gospel Temple, P.A.O.C., 155 Church St., Amherst with Rev. Ivan Blakney officiating. Interment in the Amherst Cemetery. Reception will beheld in the church hall. Donations in memory of Eric may be made to the Crossroads Gospel Temple Pulpit Fund, QE II Cardio-Vascular Unit or to charity of choice.
[posted to NSCumber mailing list 2 Dec 2000 by Eric Keys]Eric — Linda Anderson. (daughter of Robert Reid Scott and Anna Belle Goodwin) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 45. Diane Allen
- 46. Derrick Allen
- 47. Darryl Eric Allen
18. Roberta Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Roberta — Lloyd Allen. [Group Sheet]
19. Naureen Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Naureen — Donald MacDonald. [Group Sheet]
Children:
20. David Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) David — Anne ?. [Group Sheet]
21. Elizabeth Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Elizabeth — Jim Rogers. [Group Sheet]
22. Mary Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Mary — Yachem Van Schuppen. [Group Sheet]
23. Andrew Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Andrew — Florence ?. [Group Sheet]
24. Eileen Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Eileen — George Millard. [Group Sheet]
25. Kenneth Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Kenneth — Mary ?. [Group Sheet]
26. Darlene Allen (9.David2, 1.Minnie1) Notes:
Died:
in infancy