Descendants of Thomas Williams
1. Thomas Williams Esq. #21471, b. 1720, Cumberland, England, d. 22 Apr 1789, Annapolis Royal, NS. Thomas served as "Conductor of Stores" in the Austrian Netherlands, in 1746 and 1747, and was stationed at Annapolis Royal in 1749-50. He married the daughter of Captain Amhurst, Edward Amhurst Esq. who may or may not have been related to Sir Jeffery Amherst (note spelling difference) Commander-in-Chief of His Majesties Forces in North America stationed in New York.
He was Justice of the Peace at the time of his death and had been with the Ordnance Dept. for 45 years.
He married Anne Amherst #21472, (daughter of Edward Amhurst #21483 and Mary _____ #21484) d. 1788, Annapolis, NS.
Children:
ii Edward Williams #21474. Edward was a Major in the British Army and died without issue.
iii Charlotte Ann Williams #21475.
She married James Robertson #21476, 25 Jan 1809, in Annapolis Royal, NS by Rev. Perkins, occupation Merchant.
3. iv Ann Williams #3302 b. ABT 1781.
Second Generation
He married Anna Maria Walker #21477, b. 1768, (daughter of Thomas Walker #21498 and Margaret Dyson #21499) d. 15 Jun 1823, St. John, NB. Anna: Anna spent her widowhood with a daughter, Mrs. Anna Maria Smith, in St. John, New Brunswick, where she died at the age of 55.
Children:
i Thomas Gregory Townshend Williams #21478, b. 1791, baptized 21 Sep 1791, d. 28 Dec 1814, New Orleans. Lieutenant Williams, of the Royal Artillery. served under the Duke of Wellington in the Peninsula and in France, and died (of yellow fever) after the combat at New Orleans, in 1814. He was born in Nova Scotia in December, 1800. and at an early age was placed in the Royal Academy at Woolwich, through the interest of the late Duke of Kent. In 1825, having passed through the regular course of study with credit, he was gazetted to a second lieutenancy in the Royal Artillery, and obtained his promotion to the rank of first lieutenant in 1827, and that of captain in 1840.
ii William Fenwick Williams Sir. #21479, b. 21 Dec 1799, Annapolis Royal, NS, baptized 2 Feb 1800, Annapolis Royal, NS, d. 1888, England. "The Hero of Kars". Ancestry of Sir William Fenwick Williams
iii Anna Maria Williams #21480, b. 1781. Married a Smith.
4. iv Henerietta Alexis Williams #21481 b. 22 Aug 1805.
v Margaret Georgina Williams #21496. 4th daughter of the late Thomas Williams, Esq.
Note from Bill Edmiston: "The General" built a house for his sister Georgianna Arnold in Sussex, NB but it no longer exists. He visited Sussex often.
She married Horatio Nelson Arnold Rev. #21497, 29 Dec 1825, in Annapolis Royal by Rev. Mr. Millidge, b. 21 Dec 1799. Horatio: Horatio was first married 30 Oct. 1823 to Catharine, 2nd. d/o Rev. Dr. Cochran.
3. Ann Williams #3302, (1.Thomas1) b. ABT 1781, d. 24 Apr 1822, Halifax, NS, buried: Camp Hill Cem, Halifax, NS. Ann is buried in the old cemetery opposite Saint Matthews Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia. A nephew of Ann Williams, Sir William Fenwick Williams of Kars was Govenor of Nova Scotia for some years after Confederation. (Notes of George William Davison) Marriage Bond - 23 January, 1803 (Directed to Rev. Mr. Stanser).
She married John Andrew Wellner #3301, 23 Jan 1803, in Halifax, NS, b. Oct 1783, Halifax, NS, (son of Andrew Wellner #4788) occupation Soap & Tallow Chandler, d. 24 Mar 1851, Halifax, NS, buried: Camp Hill Cem, Halifax, NS. John: Film # 1376197 US/CAN MARRIAGE BONDS gives the marriage of John Wellner (Willner) of Halifax, soap and tallow chandler, widower and Susan Collins, spinster on 20 July 1825.
Children:
i Joseph Williams Wellner #4843, b. 13 Aug 1801, NS, d. 3 Dec 1821, NS.
5. ii Hannah Susan Wellner #2535 b. 8 Nov 1804.
iii Elizabeth Wellner #4840, b. 8 Jan 1807, NS, d. 24 Oct 1860, 53 yrs 9 mo., buried: Rawdon, NS.
She married Edwin Sterns #4847, 12 May 1831, in Halifax, NS in St. Paul's Anglican by Archdeacon Willis, b. 21 Feb1807, Antognish, NS, (son of Benjamin Stearns Dr. #17269 and Mehitable Symonds #17270) occupation Watchmaker, d. 22 Mar 1856, NS, buried: Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, NS. Edwin: Of Yarmouth at time of marriage. Headstone: In memory of Edwin Stern, died March 21, 1856, age 49 years.
iv John Wellner #4841, b. 21 Jul 1808, d. 3 Dec 1814, NS.
v Charles Wellner #4842, b. 13 Jan 1810, NS, d. 21 Mar 1811, NS.
6. vi William "James" Wellner #4844 b. 27 Dec 1813.
vii Ann Marie Wellner #4845, b. 20 Mar 1816, NS, d. 10 Aug 1840, Halifax, NS. Death date from Nova Scotia Newspaper clippings. Gives name as Ann Maria.
7. viii Mary Wellner #4846 b. 13 Jun 1819.
Third Generation
4. Henerietta Alexis Williams #21481, (2.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) b. 22 Aug 1805, Annapolis Royal, NS, d. 26 Jul 1858, St. John, NB.
She married James Whitney #21482, 2 Feb 1826, b. 28 Jun 1799.
Children:
5. Hannah Susan Wellner #2535, (3.Ann2, 1.Thomas1) b. 8 Nov 1804, NS, Canada, d. 19 Aug 1890, buried: South Rawdon, NS, Clifford Farm Ce. Died at the home of her daughter, Sarah Davison. Of German descent.
She married George John Creed #2534, 26 Sep 1826, in Halifax, NS, Canada St. Paul's by Rector, b. 7 Dec 1803, Faversham, Kent Co, England, (son of Richard Creed #2513 and Sarah Dean #2515) baptized 8 Jan 1804, Partaridge Lane Parish, Faversham, occupation Royal Engineers, d. 17 Sep 1877, South Rawdon, NS, Canada, buried: South Rawdon, NS, Clifford Farm Ce. George: (1: Came to Nova Scotia 14 April, 1822)
(2: Clerk in Civil Dept. Royal Engineers)
(3: Lieut. 1825 to 1861)
(4: Christening Record LDS Kent Co. 1992 Card 0786 page 7055.
Christened by John Harm (parish record on file).
Film # 1376197 US/CAN MARRIAGE BONDS lists George John Creed of Halifax, clerk in the Engineering Dept. (Army), bachelor, and Susan Wellner, spinster. (George J. Creed and John Wellner of Halifax). Salt Lake City March 1994.
Copy of will on file.
The 1871 Census of Hants Co. shows Roland and his wife Mary living in dwelling number 23 with his parents George and Susan.
Children:
i John Richard Creed #2544, b. 28 Jul 1827, NS, Canada, d. 11 Apr 1834, NS, Canada.
ii George Creed #2545, b. 27 May 1829, South Rawdon, Hants Co., NS, occupation Farmer/Storekeeper/Postmaster, d. 1 Feb 1899, South Rawdon, Hants Co., NS. "for love and affection ... to my grandson George Creed ... for one shilling" -
this land was bounded by lands of James Wellner, Francis Parker, John McLellan and John Laws Jr. and 140 acres now in possession of "Mary Williams, widow, my tenants"; (HRCeg.Bk 33/64) the Creed family burial ground is located near the western boundary of Leslie Haley's farm on the west side of the main road at the top of Creed Hill where 18 of the family are buried.
Married by Rev. J. Bancroft.
From 'The Hants Journal's Births, Marriages and Deaths - 1898-1903 Vol. One
US/CAN 971.635 V2b v1 Compiled by Shirley C.L. Benoit
CREED - South Rawdon, Feb. 1st, 1899, Mr. George Creed, aged 80 yrs., he leaves sons - Robert, Richard, Hedley and daus. - Bessie, Sophie (Mrs. Henry Lawson), and Edith (Mrs. James Mason). His wife passed away over a year ago. Mr. Creed was the s/o the late George Creed of Halifax, who died in South Rawdon many years ago.
George was Postmaster at South Rawdon from 1870 to 6 July 1892 when he resigned. Note from Enid Colborne: There were no postage cancellation stamps, so he carved them from pieces of wood, and they were used for many years on letters mailed from South Rawdon. He was very interested in Nova Acotia's Native Indians and could speak their language.
The 1871 Census shows George and Elizabeth living in South Rawdon, dwelling # 22, with their children Edith 11, Elizabeth 13, George 1, John 14, Mary Louise 3/12, Obed 3, Richard 8, Sophia 6 and Susan 15.
Passenger Ship List - Mr. Creed - 1851 - from London to Halifax, Pkt Bargue Moro Castle - Voyage Notes: Newspaper date: Oct 6, 1851, Plate 318.c5. This must be when George Creed returned from a visit to England to visit the great Crystal Palace Exposition, Faversham, and tried to find more information on the family genealogy.
He married Elizabeth Dimock #2557, 22 Dec 1853, in South Rawdon, Newport, NS by Rev. J. Bancroft, b. 31 Jul 1831, NS, (daughter of Levi Dimock #6717 and Susanna B. Parker #6718) d. 27 Sep 1897, South Rawdon, Hants Co., NS, buried: South Rawdon, Hants Co., NS. Elizabeth: Age 39 in the 1871 Census for Hants County.
iii James Creed #2546, b. 24 Nov 1831, NS, Canada, d. 4 Jul 1833, NS, Canada 1 yr. 7 mo.
iv Ann Creed #2547, b. 29 Oct 1833, NS, Canada, d. 30 Mar 1834, NS, Canada.
v Sarah C. Creed #1473, b. 5 Apr 1835, Halifax, NS, Canada, d. 1 Apr 1918, Woodville, Hants Co., NS, buried: Dimock/Parker Cem., Woodville, Hants Co. Obituary - 1 May, 1918
She married Robert Davison #1471, 3 Nov 1868, in Rawdon, NS, b. 14 Jan 1842, Rawdon, Hants Co., NS, Canada, (son of William Davison #1467 and Mary Glassey #1468) d. 28 Aug 1919, NS, Canada, buried: Dimock/Parker Cem., Woodville, NS. Robert: 1: Have the marriage licence from the Nova Scotia Archives (Hants, RG 32, M
Rector Charles Bowman, St. Pauls, Rawdon.
Davison, Watson and McCallums
Sam Clifton, the Wilsons, and Ross Cochrane were among those who lived across the river from the depot. In the summer they crossed the river in a boat to get the mail, in the winter, on the ice. Most of the community news was passed on at the depot.
vi Edwin Stearns Creed #2548, b. 30 Jan 1838, NS, Canada, occupation Medical Doctor, d. 27 Dec 1895, Boston, MA, USA, buried: South Rawdon, NS, Canada. E.S. Creed is listed as a merchant, Ashdale, NS in the book "Newport, Nova Scotia A Rhode Island Township" by John Victor Duncanson ISBN0-919303-92-7 The 1871 Census lists Edwin and Sarah living in dwelling # 114 with Edwin 3 and Jessie 1, at Brooklyn, Hants Co., NS. Living in Hantport, NS when married. Postmaster at Upper Newport from 1 April 1870 to 22 April 1873 when he resigned.
He married Sarah (Sadie) Wellner #2570, 11 Jun 1867, in Fredericton, NB, Canada, divorced by Rev. J. Lathern, b. 1846, (daughter of Thomas Eads Wellner #4816 and Sarah Biggs #4819) d. 22 Sep 1928, South Braintree, Mass, USA. Sarah: The 1871 Census shows Sarah as 25 years old.
vii Dean Creed #2549, b. 16 Jan 1841, Halifax, NS, d. 9 Apr 1842, Halifax, NS.
viii Herbert Clifford Creed #2550, b. 13 Aug 1843, Halifax, NS, Canada, occupation Doctor of English, d. 31 Aug 1910, Charlotte St., Halifax, NS, Canada. Instructor of English Literature. Listed in Who's Who Index 1898-1984 pg. 115 as educator 98. Head Master of Sydney Academy, NS in 1867.
CREED, Herbert Clifford, educationist, is the 6th s. of the late Geo. J. Creed, a native of Faversham, Kent, Eng., who was formerly a clk. In the R.E. Dept., at Halifax, N.S., by Susan, dau. of the late John Wellner, B. at Halifax, Sept. 23, 1843, he was ed. At the High Sch., in his native place, at Dalhousie Coll., and at the Univ. of Acadia Coll. (B.A., 1865; M.A., 1869). While carrying on his studies, he was a teacher of French in Horton Acad., and at the Ladies' Semy.,Wolfville. Subsequently, having chosen the proffession of teaching, he was apptd., 1869, Head Master of the Co. Acad., Sydney, C.B., where he remained for 4 yrs. Afterwards he was principal of Yarmouth Semy., 1869-72; and do., Eng. High Sch, Fredericton, 1872-73. In 1874 he was apptd. Instructor in Math in the Provl. Normal Sch., Fredericton, a position he still occupies.
Concurrently, he has been called to other prominent positions connected with his profession. He was during several yrs. one of the exams. at his Alma Mater, and for a considerable period a mem. of the Bd. of Governors of Acadia Coll. He was also, for some yrs., a Senator, and Secy. of the Senate, and from 1877 to 1892, Secy. of the Educational Inst., N.B. Mr. C. is a mem. of the Mang. Comte. of the Fredericton Inst. for the Deaf and Dumb, and an Exam. for the Med. Council, N.B. In religion, a Bapt., he has filled the offices of Secy., V.P. and Presdt. of the Bapt. Convention of the Maritime Provinces. He is also a dir. of the Maritime Bapt. Pub. Co.
Mr. C. has written largely for the press, often anonymously, on educational topics, the temp. question, matters of Christian doctrine and practice, etc.; and has also prepared a variety of matters for school texts and other books. He has taken an active part in the work of fraternal orders and societies, and has reached the highest offices and rewards in their gift to bestow - Freemasonary, Oddfellowship, Temp., United Workman, and Forestry, being all included in the list. In Forestry especially, his services have marked him out for special honour at the hands of his brethren. For 5 yrs. he was the head of the order (H.C.R.) in N.B.; he was Supreme Vice-C.R. for 2 yrs., and he finally received the Grand Cross of Merit at the close of his official career. He m. 1867, Miss Jessie S. Masters, of St. John, N.B. -Fredericton, N.B.
Pages 223 & 224 "The Canadian men and women of the time: a handbook of Canadian biography" by Henry James Morgan, 1842-1913
DR. HERBERT CREED PASSED AWAY THIS AFTERNOON.
Well Known Educationalist Closes Long and Useful Career --- Was a Member of the Normal School Staff for Thirty-six Years - A Prominent Baptist and Governor of Acadia College - Free Mason and a Forester.
Dr. Herbert C. Creed, the well known educationalist, passed away at his home on Charlotte Street at two o'clock this afternoon. It was not generally known that he was seriously ill and the news of his death came as a painful shock, to his fellow citizens.
Dr. Creed, who had long been recognized as one of the leading laymen of the Baptist denomination in the province, attended the Maritime Convention at Woodstock a short time ago and was honored by election to the office of Secretary. Upon his return home he complained of feeling unwell and on Monday of this week he was stricken down by an attack of hemorrhage of the brain. The family physician was called and everything possible was done to save his life but to no purpose. He lapsed into unconsciousness and remained in that condition up to the time of his death.
HIS CAREER
The deceased gentleman was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 23rd. 1843, and was therefore in his sixty-seventh year. He was educated at the public schools in his native city and also at Acadia College, from which institution he graduated with the degree of B. A. He taught school at Sydney, Yarmouth, and other points in Nova Scotia and in the early seventies removed to this city with his family and occupied a position on the staff of the Frederiction High School. In 1873 he resigned and was appointed instructor of English literature and drawing in the Provincial Normal School. He continued to fill that position down to the month of January of last year, when on account of failing health he was granted six months leave of absence. In the month of August, of the same year, his health not improving, he tendered his resignation. At the last session of the Legislature he was voted a retiring allowance of $600 per year, in recognition of his long and faithful service to the province.
Dr. Creed was a most painstaking and efficient instructor and during his long connection with the Normal School his fine Christian character and the high ideals which he exemplified must have a potent influence for good on the lives of the hundreds of young people with whom he was brought in contact. A few years ago his alma mater, in recognition of his scholarly attainments, conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Literature.
A PROMINET BAPTIST
Dr. Creed was a devout Baptist and for years has been an active worker in the Brunswick Street Church. He filled in a most satisfactory manner the office of clerk for a long period and upon his retirement about ten years ago, was appointed a deacon. He took a deep interest in the work of the Maritime Baptist Convention and for many years looked after the publication of the year book. At the recent convention at Woodstock he was appointed secretary in succession to Rev. J. H. MacDonald. For some years the deceased had been a member of the Board of Governors of Acadia College.
The Baptist denomination in the Maritime Provinces suffer a distinct loss by his death.
Dr. Creed had for many years been an active member of the Masonic fraternity and was secretary of Hiram Lodge of this city. He was several times appointed a delegate to Grand Lodge. He was one of the oldest Foresters in this city and has filled high positions in the order.
As a citizen he always displayed an active interest in all good work and was identified with every movement having for the object the promotion of temperance and moral reform. He was a leading member of the Frederiction auxiliary Bible Society.
Dr. Creed is survived by a surviving widow and family of three sons. They are Harry D. Creed accountant for R.C. Chestnut & Sons, Frank S. with J. Clark & Son and Clifford accountant for the F.B. Edgecombe Company Ltd. His only daughter died a few years ago. He also leaves one brother, Mr. Roland Creed and one sister Mrs. Robert Davison both residing in Kings County, N.S.
The funeral will probably take place on Friday at an hour to be announced later.
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He married Jessie Sibley Masters #2581, 4 Nov 1867, in St. John, NB, Rev. W.S. McKenzie, d. 6 Aug 1920. Jessie: Daughter of John F. Marsters of St. John, NB.
ix Roland Hill Creed #2551, b. 4 Jan 1848, NS, Canada, occupation Postmaster, d. 20 Oct 1927, NS. Had a small general store and had the Upper Newport Post Office. Roland and Mary were living in his parent’s home in the 1871 census. Postmaster at Upper Newport from 1 Jan 1914 to Oct 1927 when he resigned.
He married (1) Mary Sarah Phalen #2586, 19 Apr 1870, in South Rawdon, NS, b. 1851, (daughter of William H. Phalen #11537 and Sarah Jane Knowles #11538) d. 18 Mar 1898, Ashdale, NS.
He married (2) Harriet "Hattie" Alice Phalen #2587, 18 Apr 1901, b. 1859, (daughter of William H. Phalen #11537 and Sarah Jane Knowles #11538) d. 7 Jul 1927, Ashdale, Upper Newport, NS, buried: 10 Jul 1927, South Rawdon, NS. Harriet: obit
FUNERAL SERVICE
Mrs. Hattie Alice Creed
Ashdale, July 12th-The funeral exercises for Mrs. Hattie A. Creed, aged 67 years, were held at the late home of the deceased in Ashdale, Upper Newport on Sunday, July 10th. at 2 p.m. where some 300 of her friends and relatives gathered on the front lawn in front of the house where comfortable seats had been provided.
The Rev. Mr. Denny gave a very feeling and interesting talk regarding his acquaintance with Mrs. Creed for the last two years, and during her last illness, saying that "her life was an inspiration to him, and was one of Christian fortitude and sacrifice for others, always thinking of herself last."
The music was in charge of Dr. Bennett who presided at the organ. The humns rendered were "Nearer My God To Thee", "Adide With Me", "On the Resurrection Morn" and "Sister Thou Wast Mild and Lovely." The prayer was by the Rev. Mr. Taylor of Scotch Village. Interment was in the family lot at the cemetery at South Rawdon.
Mrs. Creed was formerly Miss Hattie Alice Phalen, youngest daughter of Deacon William and Sarah Jane Knowles Phalen of South Rawdon where her early life was spent and where she united with the Baptist Church, which she attended as long as her health would permit. She was for some time a faithful teacher in the Sunday School. In 1901 she was united in marriage with Mr. Roland H, Creed who survives her. Besides her husband she leaves three brothers, Edwin A. of Acton; Walter S., of Norwood; Clarence W., of Wollaston, all of Massachusetts; also several nephews and neices of this Province and in the United States.
Copy of newspaper clipping from Enid Colborne.
6. William "James" Wellner #4844, (3.Ann2, 1.Thomas1) b. 27 Dec 1813, of Halifax, NS, occupation Farmer, d. 22 Jul 1847, NS. Marriage from the RELIGIOUS MARRIAGES IN HALIFAX, 1768-1841, FROM ORGINAL SOURCES by Terrence M. Punch, C.G.(C). Note: John Wellner [Willner], of Halifax, also signed the marriage bond.
He married Sarah Jane Gilman #4848, 7 Feb 1836, in Halifax, NS, by Rev. Mr. Willis, b. of Halifax, NS, d. 11 Oct 1845, NS.
Children:
i Susan Wellner #4849. Marriage Bond: 4 Mar 1861 William Shore, bachelor & Susan Wellner at Newport, NS Baptist (George J. Creed also signed Bond).
She married William A. Shore #4851, 10 Mar 1861, in South Rawdon, Hants Co., NS, by Rev Bancroft, at the home of George J. Creed, b. of Manchester, England.
ii Jane Wellner #4850, d. 12 Mar 1931, NS.
She married Samuel Haley #4852.
iii George Wellner #17265, b. 1843, d. 6 Mar 1844, age 1 yr.
7. Mary Wellner #4846, (3.Ann2, 1.Thomas1) b. 13 Jun 1819, NS, d. 19 Dec 1902. Lived in Braintree, Mass.
She married George Nelson Woodworth #4853, 22 Nov 1840, in Halifax, NS, Rev. R. Willis, St. Paul's Anglican, b. 1814, of Halifax, NS, occupation Grocer, d. 9 Sep 1883.
Children:
i Henry D Woodworth #17305, b. 1857.
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