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Male Abt 1826 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  Amasa Dixon was born Abt 1826, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • AltBirth: Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a mechanic
    • Residence: Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1861, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer and tanner
    • Census: 1871, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a shoe maker
    • Census: 1881, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a shoe maker
    • Residence: Aft 1888, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    35 in 1861 census

    Census:
    35 in 1861 census

    Census:
    45 in 1871 census

    Census:
    55 in 1881 census

    Census:
    63 in 1891 census

    Amasa — Henrietta Elizabeth Teed. Henrietta (daughter of Mariner Ayer Teed and Susan W Siddall) was born 15 Sep 1836; died 1929. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Annie C Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Oct 1860, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Amasa Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1861, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Albert Edward Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1861, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Jul 1900, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , ? Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. 5. George M Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1867, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. John Dixon  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1878, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Annie C Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Amasa1) was born 31 Oct 1860, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1861, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1871, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    2 in 1861 census

    Census:
    11 in 1871 census

    Census:
    30 in 1891 census

    Census:
    40 in 1901 census

    Annie married Thomas E Brownell 31 Jan 1880, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Thomas was born CA 1835, , , New Brunswick, British North America; died Bef 1901. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Chancey Edward Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1880; died 10 Aug 1918, WW1.
    2. 8. Percy G Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1882, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 9. Maude Julia Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jan 1884, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Oct 1954, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Oct 1954, ? Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. 10. Lydia Myrtle Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1887, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 11. Lulu Pearl Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Mar 1891, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 12. Nellie M Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Mar 1893, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 13. Francis T Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1895, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died , WW I.
    8. 14. Harry M Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1897, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.  Amasa Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Amasa1) was born 1861, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Misc: likely Albert Edward Dixon
    • Census: 1861, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    1 week in 1861 census


  3. 4.  Albert Edward Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Amasa1) was born Oct 1861, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 8 Jul 1900, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried , ? Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a mechanic
    • Residence: Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1871, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1881, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a stone cutter
    • Occupation: Jun 1891, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; stone cutter
    • Census: 29 Jun 1891, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Occupation: Jun 1900, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; stone cutter
    • Census: 6 Jun 1900, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
    • Occupation: Jul 1900, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States; stone cutter

    Notes:

    Census:
    9 in 1871 census

    Census:
    19 in 1881 census

    Census:
    28 in 1891 census

    Albert married Ellen Smith 19 Nov 1881, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Ellen was born Dec 1861; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  George M Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Amasa1) was born CA 1867, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: a carver
    • Census: 1871, Dorchester Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1881, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Occupation: Dec 1890, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; wood carver
    • Residence: Dec 1890, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    3 in 1871 census

    Census:
    12 in 1881 census

    Census:
    23 in 1891 census

    George married Lucy Cove 24 Dec 1890, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Lucy was born Abt 1863, Head of Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  John Dixon Descendancy chart to this point (1.Amasa1) was born Abt 1878, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1881, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    3 in 1881 census

    Census:
    12 in 1891 census



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Chancey Edward Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 10 Nov 1880; died 10 Aug 1918, WW1.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Occupation: Jan 1916, Calgary, , Alberta, Canada; painter

    Notes:

    Census:
    11 in 1891 census

    Census:
    20 in 1901 census


  2. 8.  Percy G Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 8 Jan 1882, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • AltBirth: CA 1882, Memramcook, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Occupation: 1903, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; carriage builder
    • Occupation: Jun 1920, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; wheelwright in carriage industry
    • Census: 6 Jun 1920, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

    Notes:

    Census:
    9 in 1891 census

    Census:
    19 in 1901 census

    Percy married Annie E Dill 27 Apr 1903, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie was born CA 1881, Wallace Bay, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. George Brownell  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1905, , , , Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 9.  Maude Julia Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 1 Jan 1884, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 26 Oct 1954, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried Oct 1954, ? Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • AltBirth: CA 1882, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 31 Mar 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 12 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Aft 1946, Little River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Obituary: 25 Nov 1954, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; Oxford Journal

    Notes:

    Census:
    6 in 1891 census

    Census:
    16 in 1901 census

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    It is with deep regret we learned of the passing of Mrs. Maude Julia Miller at the Outpost Hospital, Pugwash, on Oct. 26th.  She was the widow of the late John M. Miller, who predeceased her 11 years ago.  She was born at Oxford, the daughter of the late Thomas and Annie Brownell.  She resided in Oxford most of her life, moving to Little River 8 years ago, where she resided until her death.
    Although in failing health for a number of years, her death came as a shock to her wide circle of friends and family. She was confined to her bed for 5 weeks previous to her passing.  She is survived by her sorrowing family, two daughters (Lyttle) Mrs. Peter Petrus, Mansfield; (Inez) Mrs. Charles Hunter, Little River, three sons, Herman of Oxford; Vaughn of Brantford, Ontario; Aubrey of Edmonton, Alberta, also three sisters, (Lydia) Mrs. John McDonald, Oxford; Miss Pearl Brownell, Kolbec; (Nellie) Mrs. Walter Seigeil, Milwaukee, Wis., and one brother, Percy Brownell, Lowell, Mass.  Two brothers, Frank and Chancey Brownell, lost their lives in action in World War I.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. F.J. Neal of Trinity United Church with interment in the family lot at Pine Grove Cemetery.  The pallbearers were Messrs. Merton Seaman, Lloyd Adshade, Everett Hunsley, Howard Wood, James Stewart and Elmer Patterson.  The beautiful flora tributes were as follows: ... [tributes not transcribed]

    [posted to NSCumber mailing list by Gerry Mattinson on 6 Aug 2012]

    Maude married John Miner Miller 5 Dec 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. John was born 29 Aug 1879, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Dec 1942, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 10 Dec 1942, Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Herman Lesley Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Sep 1902, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Feb 2001.
    2. 17. Vaughn Brownell Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1905, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 18. Lytall Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1910, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 May 2002, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 14 May 2002, Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    4. 19. Inez A Miller  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1913, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Feb 2001, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    5. 20. Aubrey Miller  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef Feb 2001.

  4. 10.  Lydia Myrtle Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 13 Jul 1887, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1891, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Census: 12 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Aug 1951, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    4 in 1891 census

    Census:
    13 in 1901 census

    Census:
    25 in 1911 census

    Lydia married Charles Tupper King 7 May 1906, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was born 4 Feb 1875, Gray's Road, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 25 Aug 1951, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 28 Aug 1951, ? Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Lydia married John MacDonald [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Lulu Pearl Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 12 Mar 1891, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Un-married: Bef Nov 1954
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Kolbec, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    9 in 1901 census


  6. 12.  Nellie M Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 13 Mar 1893, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

    Notes:

    Census:
    7 in 1901 census

    Nellie — Walter Seigeil. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Francis T Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 12 Jun 1895, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died , WW I.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    5 in 1901 census


  8. 14.  Harry M Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 15 Jun 1897, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1901, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Notes:

    Census:
    3 in 1901 census



Generation: 4

  1. 15.  George Brownell Descendancy chart to this point (8.Percy3, 2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born CA 1905, , , , Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 6 Jun 1920, Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States


  2. 16.  Herman Lesley Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude3, 2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born 4 Sep 1902, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef Feb 2001.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 13 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada


  3. 17.  Vaughn Brownell Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude3, 2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born Nov 1905, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 13 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Dec 1971, Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada


  4. 18.  Lytall Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude3, 2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born Apr 1910, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 May 2002, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 14 May 2002, Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 13 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: Nov 1954, Mansfield, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Misc: May 2002; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons
    • Obituary: 13 May 2002, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Herald

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    LYTTLE, Evelyn Petrus - 92, Gables Lodge, formerly of Amherst, died May 11, 2002, in the Lodge. Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late John and Maude (Brownell) Miller. Surviving are daughters, Shirley and Wendy Petrus, Wilma Currie (Kenneth); son, John (Madeline); brother, Vaughn Miller; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Peter; sister, Inez Hunter; brothers, Aubrey, Herman. Her remains have been cremated. No visiting. Memorial service 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cumberland Memorial Chapel, Amherst, Rev. Allan Griffin officiating. A reception will be in the chapel reception hall before burial which will be in Hillside Cemetery, Springhill. Donations may be made through Furlong's Funeral Home.
    [Halifax Herald, 13 May 2002]

    [posted to NSCumber mailing list by Eric Keys on 11 Dec 2012]

    Lytall — Peter John Petrus. Peter was born CA 1909, Belleshille, , , Scotland; died 4 Oct 1985, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Shirley Petrus  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. Wendy Petrus  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. Wilma Petrus  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 24. John Petrus  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 19.  Inez A Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude3, 2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) was born CA 1913, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 16 Feb 2001, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Nov 1954, Little River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Misc: 2001; 18 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren
    • Obituary: 18/19 Feb 2001, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifac Chronicle Herald

    Notes:

    Obituary:

    Obituary

    HUNTER, Inez A - 88, of Oxford, Cumberland County, died Friday, February 16, 2001, in Gables Lodge, Amherst.  Born in Oxford, she was the daughter of the late John and Maude (Brownell) Miller.  She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed her family.  Surviving are sons, Reginald (Carole) Hunter, Dawson Creek, B.C.; Albro (Phyllis), Riverview, New Brunswick; daughters, Kathleen (Bill) Porter, Mississauga; Veronica Godfrey, Oxford; Sherryl Hunter (Gerald Walker), Springhill; Darlene Hunter, Hamilton; brother Vaughn Miller, Brantford, Ont.; sister, Lyttle Petrus, Amherst; 18 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband, Charles F., and daughter, June Stewart; brothers, Herman and Aubrey Miller.  Visitation will be today (Monday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, both in MacDiarmid's Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date.  Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or charity of choice would be appreciated.

    Inez — Charles Frederick Hunter. Charles was born 1910, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 11 Oct 1982, Tatamagouche, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Vaughn Hunter  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Veronica Lyttle Hunter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Nov 1944, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 Oct 2014, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
    3. 27. Maxine Sherry Hunter  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 28. Darlene Angela Hunter  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 20.  Aubrey Miller Descendancy chart to this point (9.Maude3, 2.Annie2, 1.Amasa1) died Bef Feb 2001.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Nov 1954, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada



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