Our Maritime Ties
Henry Anderson
1851 - 1931 (79 years)1. Henry Anderson was born 1 Dec 1851, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Mar 1931, East Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1881, Amherst Shore, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; farmer
- Census: 4 Apr 1881, Amherst Shore, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Occupation: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; a farmer
- Census: 1911, Linden District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
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29 in 1881 censusHenry married Araminta C Smith 9 Dec 1879, Shinimicas, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Araminta (daughter of George Oulton Smith and Rebecca D McCormick) was born 20 Feb 1855, Goose River, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Ethel Loretta Anderson was born 15 Feb 1882, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1960.
- 3. Lucy Rebecca Anderson was born 3 Oct 1883, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Dec 1938, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Warren Baptist Cemetery, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Mildred Isadora Anderson was born 1 Jun 1886, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 11 May 1963, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 5. Percy G H Anderson was born 23 Nov 1893, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Edgar C Anderson was born 20 Mar 1898, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Henry married Mary R Smith 8 Jun 1904, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary (daughter of George Oulton Smith and Rebecca D McCormick) was born Feb 1857, Linden, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 8 Jan 1927, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 9 Jan 1927, Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 2
2. Ethel Loretta Anderson (1.Henry1) was born 15 Feb 1882, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1960. Other Events:
- Census: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Weymouth, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ethel married Fred Horace Lent 6 Jun 1906, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Fred was born Jan 1874, Weymouth, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Gerald Edgar Lent was born 6 Jun 1929; died 9 Oct 2010.
3. Lucy Rebecca Anderson (1.Henry1) was born 3 Oct 1883, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 15 Dec 1938, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Warren Baptist Cemetery, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lucy married David Edmund Trenholm 23 Sep 1903, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. David was born 16 Jul 1867, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 20 Dec 1948, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Warren Baptist Cemetery, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 8. Jean Araminta Trenholm was born 1904, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Apr 1992, Cape Coral, , Florida, United States.
- 9. Maxwell Vaughan Trenholm was born 24 Oct 1906, East Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Apr 1967.
- 10. Grace Geraldine Trenholm was born 1908; died Bef 1989.
- 11. Frederick Anderson Trenholm was born 1910, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Nov 1978, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Warren Baptist Cemetery, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 12. Ethel Kathleen Trenholm died Bef Oct 2011.
- 13. Mary Eleanor Trenholm died Bef Oct 2011.
- 14. William Harvey Trenholm died Bef Oct 2011.
- 15. Emaline Mildred Iola Trenholm died Bef Oct 2011.
- 16. Ruth Elizabeth Marie Trenholm was born 1923, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Oct 2011, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
4. Mildred Isadora Anderson (1.Henry1) was born 1 Jun 1886, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Bef 11 May 1963, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 11 May 1963, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald
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SYDNEY - The death of Mrs. Mildred Thompson occurred at City Hospital, Sydney. Born at Northport, Cumberland County in 1886, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Anderson, she had spent the greater part of her married life in Oxford, having resided with her son, Sidney, Blackett's Lake, Cape Breton for the past eight years. She was a member of Trinity United Church, Oxford, where she had participated in various church activities, having been a member of the choir for over 30 years. Surviving are two daughters, Emma (Mrs. Neil MacRae), Bras d'Or, and Ruby (Mrs. Paul Hudak), Oxford; two sons, Sidney, Blackett's Lake, and Carman, Los Angeles, Calif. There are also three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Her husband predeceased her in 1943. The funeral service was held from Black's Funeral Home, Oxford, conducted by Rev. Dewis Rector, pastor of Trinity United Church. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery.
[provided by Gerry Mattinson 31 Aug 2013]
Mildred married Loran Blenkhorn Thompson 30 Aug 1905, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Loran was born 5 Mar 1880, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 2 Apr 1943, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 4 Apr 1943, Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Emma K Thompson was born Jul 1906, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 May 1992, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 18. Ruby Muriel Thompson was born Sep 1909, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Nov 1982, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 19. Sidney Thompson was born CA 1912, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Jun 1998, Kingston, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 20. Carman Ray Thompson was born 11 Nov 1913, , , , Canada; died 29 Nov 1994, , Los Angeles, California, United States.
5. Percy G H Anderson (1.Henry1) was born 23 Nov 1893, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Linden District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
6. Edgar C Anderson (1.Henry1) was born 20 Mar 1898, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1901, Northport, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Census: 1911, Linden District, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Generation: 3
7. Gerald Edgar Lent (2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) was born 6 Jun 1929; died 9 Oct 2010. Gerald married Anna Margaret Weaver [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Sandra Allison Lent
- 22. Thomas Allan Lent
- 23. Rebecca Jean Lent
- 24. Loretta Maud Lent
- 25. Roberta Lent was born , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 26. Arthur Lent was born , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 27. Patricia Lent
- 28. Christina Marie Lent
8. Jean Araminta Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) was born 1904, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Apr 1992, Cape Coral, , Florida, United States. Jean — Herbert Kilby Page Sargent. Herbert was born 1901; died Bef 1992. [Group Sheet]
Children:
9. Maxwell Vaughan Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) was born 24 Oct 1906, East Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died Apr 1967. Other Events:
- AltDeath: 1970
Maxwell married Ival Clemens Abt 1931; divorced Bef 1970. Ival was born 9 Mar 1913, Wallowa, , Oregon, United States; died 2 Sep 1989. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 31. Leroy David Trenholm died 2006.
- 32. Francis Crowe Trenholm
Maxwell married Mildred ? Bef 1970. Mildred was born Abt 1906; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
10. Grace Geraldine Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) was born 1908; died Bef 1989. Other Events:
- Residence: Gloucester, , Massachusetts, United States
Grace — Ronald Jewell. Ronald was born Abt 1908. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Lucy Jewell
- 34. Bill Jewell
11. Frederick Anderson Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) was born 1910, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1 Nov 1978, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Warren Baptist Cemetery, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; in sales for National Specialty
Frederick — Daphane D Atterton. Daphane was born 1924, Winchester, , Leeds, England; died 11 Sep 2004, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 35. William Victor Trenholm
- 36. Hayden Trenholm
- 37. Scott Trenholm
12. Ethel Kathleen Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) died Bef Oct 2011. 13. Mary Eleanor Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) died Bef Oct 2011. 14. William Harvey Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) died Bef Oct 2011. 15. Emaline Mildred Iola Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) died Bef Oct 2011. Emaline — ? Trueman. [Group Sheet]
16. Ruth Elizabeth Marie Trenholm (3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) was born 1923, Warren, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 6 Oct 2011, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: grandchildren, Karlene, Krista, Jennifer, Kraig, Rodney, Troy, Robert, Monica, Pierre, Jason, Dylan and Kerry Rose as well as 16 great grandchildren
- Occupation: employee of Goodwin's Super Market
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R. Elizabeth (Betty) Porter
1923-2011
It is with heartfelt sadness the family of R. Elizabeth (Betty) Porter, age 88, announce her passing at the Gable's Lodge, Amherst on Thursday, October 6, 2011.
Born in Warren she was a daughter of the late David and Lucy (Anderson) Trenholm and the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Mum was a long time employee of Goodwin's Super Market where she made many long lasting friends and will be fondly remembered by her many close friends and family. She was a member of Trinity St. Stephen's United Church, Amherst.
Mum will be sadly missed by her daughters, Jeannette (Boyd) Morris, Brookdale, Marion (Dale) Murray, Moncton; sons, Richard (Shirley Ann), Hastings, and Floyd (Laureen), Louisdale, Cape Breton, NS; grandchildren, Karlene, Krista, Jennifer, Kraig, Rodney, Troy, Robert, Monica, Pierre, Jason, Dylan and Kerry Rose as well as 16 great grandchildren many nieces and nephews and her best friend Ruth Tattrie.
She was predeceased by her husband, Russell I. Porter and her daughter, Carol Porter, brothers, Maxwell, Fred and Harvey and sisters, Jean Sargent, Grace Jewell, Kathleen and Eleanor Trenholm and Mildred Trueman.
To honour Mum's wishes there will be no funeral or visitation. Her family will hold a private celebration of her life at a later date.  Arrangements in care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home, Amherst (667-8777).  Donations in her memory to a charity of donor's choice if so desired.Â
www.furlongjones.caRuth — Russell I Porter. Russell died Bef Oct 2011. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Jeannette Porter
- 39. Marion Porter
- 40. Richard Porter
- 41. Floyd Porter
- 42. Carol Porter died Bef Oct 2011.
17. Emma K Thompson (4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) was born Jul 1906, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 7 May 1992, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: 13 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 3 gg-grandchildren
- Census: 1 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: May 1963, Bras D'Or, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 8 May 1992, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald
Emma — Frederick Wilson Carroll. Frederick was born 2 May 1904; died 3 Jun 1931. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Gene Carroll
- 44. Ronald Carroll
- 45. Bert Carroll died Bef May 1992.
Emma — Neil John MacRae. Neil was born CA 1895; died 7 Nov 1976. [Group Sheet]
18. Ruby Muriel Thompson (4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) was born Sep 1909, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 29 Nov 1982, Sydney, , Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; teacher at Amherst Regional High School
- Census: 1 Jun 1911, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: May 1963, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 30 Nov 1982, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald
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SYDNEY - Ruby Muriel Hudak, 73, of 70 Tower View Apartments, Sydney, died Monday in Sydney City Hospital. Â Born in Oxford, she was a daughter of the late Lorne and Mildred (Anderson) Thompson. Â She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church. Â She taught at Amherst Regional High School until her retirement. Â Surviving are her stepdaughter, Mrs. Jean Hudak, Eastern Passage; a sister, Mrs. Emma MacRae, Oxford; two brothers, Sidney, of Sydney, and Carman, Los Angeles, Ca.; a number of nieces and nephews. Â She was predeceased by her husband, Paul. Â The body will be in Filmore-Whitman Funeral Home, Sydney Mines, today, and will be transferred to Allen Funeral Home, Oxford, Wednesday, where funeral will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Rev. Keith Lyons officiating, with burial in Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford.
[provided by Gerry Mattinson 15 Sep 2013]Ruby — Paul John Hudak. Paul was born 1897, Hrusov, , , Czechoslovakia; died 12 May 1964, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet]
19. Sidney Thompson (4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) was born CA 1912, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Jun 1998, Kingston, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: opeated Sid's Taxi and salespeson
- Residence: May 1963, Blackett's Lake, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Residence: May 1992, Kingston, , Nova Scotia, Canada
- Obituary: 10 Aug 1998, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle Herald
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HOMPSON, Sidney Percy - 86, Trillium Ridge Lodge, Kingston, Ont., formerly of Sydney and Oxford, Cumberland Co., died June 24, 1998, in Kingston General Hospital. Â Born in Oxford, he was a son of the late Loran B. and Mildred I. (Anderson) Thompson. Â He was an adherent of Trinity United Church, Oxford. Â As a young man, he operated the White Lantern Restaurant in Oxford for a number of years. Â Following that he operated Sid's Taxi Service in Oxford for a number of years. Â After moving to Sydney he was self-employed as a salesperson, having sold Watkins products as well as being a salesperson for other companies. Â He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Â Surviving are nieces, Gene (Mrs. George Delaney), Oxford; Mrs. Christine Carroll, Florence, Cape Breton Co.; nephew, Ronald Carroll, Kingston, Ont.; a number of great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by sisters, Mrs. Emma (Carroll) MacRae, Mrs. Ruby Hudak; brother, Carman. Â Cremation has taken place. Â Memorial service was held in Trillium Ridge Lodge, July 2 in Kingston. Â Graveside committal service 2 p.m. August 13 in Oxford Pine Grove Cemetery, Rev. Lorraine Lambert officiating. Â Donations to any charity. Â Arrangements entrusted to Allen's Funeral Home, Oxford.
[provided by Gerry Mattinson 15 Sep 2013]20. Carman Ray Thompson (4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) was born 11 Nov 1913, , , , Canada; died 29 Nov 1994, , Los Angeles, California, United States. Other Events:
- Residence: May 1963, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
- Residence: May 1992, North Hollywood, , California, United States
Carman — Eva Helena Hutchinson. Eva was born 23 Apr 1900, , , Nova Scotia, Canada; died 18 Dec 1963, , Los Angeles, California, United States. [Group Sheet]
Generation: 4
21. Sandra Allison Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) 22. Thomas Allan Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) 23. Rebecca Jean Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) 24. Loretta Maud Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) 25. Roberta Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) was born , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: twin of Loretta
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Died at birth26. Arthur Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) was born , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada; died , Digby, , Nova Scotia, Canada. Notes:
Died:
Died at birth27. Patricia Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) 28. Christina Marie Lent (7.Gerald3, 2.Ethel2, 1.Henry1) 29. Herbert Kilby Sargent, Jr (8.Jean3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 30. Alice Jean Sargent (8.Jean3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 31. Leroy David Trenholm (9.Maxwell3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) died 2006. Other Events:
- Misc: married 4 times
Leroy — JoAnne Hawkinson. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 46. Scott David Trenholm
- 47. Kevin David Trenholm
- 48. Brian David Trenholm
- 49. Mark Anthony Trenholm was born 1960; died 1960.
- 50. daughter Trenholm died 1957.
- 51. Leanne Marie Trenholm
- 52. Jolene Marie Trenholm
Leroy — Barb ?. [Group Sheet]
32. Francis Crowe Trenholm (9.Maxwell3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 33. Lucy Jewell (10.Grace3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 34. Bill Jewell (10.Grace3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 35. William Victor Trenholm (11.Frederick3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 36. Hayden Trenholm (11.Frederick3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 37. Scott Trenholm (11.Frederick3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) 38. Jeannette Porter (16.Ruth3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) Jeannette — Boyd Morris. [Group Sheet]
39. Marion Porter (16.Ruth3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) Marion — Dale Murray. [Group Sheet]
40. Richard Porter (16.Ruth3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) Richard — Shirley Ann ?. [Group Sheet]
41. Floyd Porter (16.Ruth3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) Floyd — Laureen ?. [Group Sheet]
42. Carol Porter (16.Ruth3, 3.Lucy2, 1.Henry1) died Bef Oct 2011. 43. Gene Carroll (17.Emma3, 4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) Gene — George Delaney. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 53. Heather Delaney died Bef May 1992.
44. Ronald Carroll (17.Emma3, 4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) 45. Bert Carroll (17.Emma3, 4.Mildred2, 1.Henry1) died Bef May 1992. Bert — Christine MacRae. [Group Sheet]