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Matilda Spears 1833–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1833

Birth Location: Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS

Death Date: 20 Aug 1911

Death Location: Sheet Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Mary Munroe

Spouse(s): David Kenney

Children(s): Samuel Kenney, John Kenney, James Kenny

Matilda Spears was born in 1833 in Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS, the child of William Spears Sr And Mary Munroe. In 1861, Matilda Spears resided in Richibuctou, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada. Matilda Spears married David Kenney, and had children including James Kenny, John Wenslow Kenney, Samuel Hugh Kenney. Matilda Spears passed away in 1911 in Sheet Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • Matilda Spears was born in 1833 in Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS, the child of William Spears Sr And Mary Munroe.
  • In 1861, Matilda Spears resided in Richibuctou, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Matilda Spears married David Kenney, and had children including James Kenny, John Wenslow Kenney, Samuel Hugh Kenney.
  • Matilda Spears passed away in 1911 in Sheet Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr.
1796–1879
Birth Location: Port Roseway, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
WS
Mary Munroe
1797–1874
Birth Location: Black Point, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
MM

Spouses(s)

David Kenney
1818–1919
Birth Location: Barrington, Shelburne Co., NS
DK

Children(s)

Samuel Kenney
1862–1934
Birth Location: Richebucto, N.B.
SK
John Kenney
1872–1950
Birth Location: Sheet Harbour Passage, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
JK
James Kenny
1857–
Birth Location: Nova Scotia
JK

Matilda Spears's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Spears
1833–1911
Birth Place: Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS
Parents
William Spears Sr.
1796–1879
Port Roseway, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary Munroe
1797–1874
Black Point, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Robert (Spears Sr.) *
1760–
Scotland
Naomi (Nickerson) *
1768–
Fish Point Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
John Munro
1775–1827
Albany, Albany, New York, United States
Elizabeth Perry
1775–1845
Church, Wetzel, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Spears
1735–
Agnes Spreuel
1773–
Eldad Nickerson
1723–1772
Mary Cahoon
1723–1782
Daniel Munroe
1738–1806
Mary Boyle
1745–1827
Samuel Perry
1735–1829
Thankful Bourne
1742–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cahoon
1696–1743
Mary Rich
1701–1767
John Munroe
1700–1774
Isabella MacKenzie
1697–1760
Solomon Boyle
1694–1771
Samuel Perry
1687–1756
Sarah Leonard
1688–1788
Job Bourne
1717–1790
Lydia Swift
1718–1807

Matilda Spears's Descendants

1.
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Matilda Spears (20 May 1833–20 Aug 1911) m. David Kenney (4 Mar 1818–21 Oct 1919)
  1. 1. Samuel (Hugh) Kenney 1862–1934 m. Elizabeth (Betsey) Jewers 1864–1928
    1. 1. Samuel Kenney 1894–1958 m. Eldora Cook 1896–1996
      1. 1. Ethel Kenney 1914–2005
      2. 2. Florence (Lillian) Kenney 1917–2000 m. Meyer (Gerald) Levin 1911–2001
    2. 2. Maud Kenney 1884–1973
    3. 3. Calvin Kenney 1886–1946
    4. 4. John Kenney 1896–
    5. 5. Edward Kenney 1900– m. Muriel Kenny 1903–
      1. 1. Harold Kenny 1925–
    6. 6. Temyson Kenney 1883–
    7. 7. Olga Kenney 1901–1974 m. Johann (H.) Haase 1899–1981 m. Johann (H.) Haase 1899–1981 m. Henry (J) Hasse 1900–
      1. 1. Henry (Russell) Haase 1926–2007
      2. 2. Henry (Russell) Haase 1926–2007
    8. 8. Harold (Andrew) Kenney 1908–1957
    9. 9. Florence Kenney 1892–1893
    10. 10. James (Russell) Kenney 1907–1908
    11. 11. Isabella (Segret) Kenney 1903–1967
  2. 2. John (Wenslow) Kenney 1872–1950 m. Alice (Elizabeth Maude) Cooke 1884–1965
    1. 1. Violet Kenny 1903–
    2. 2. Roy Kenny 1900–
    3. 3. John Kenny 1908–
    4. 4. Gean Kenny 1909–
    5. 5. Pearl Kenny 1913–
    6. 6. Franis Kenny 1915–
    7. 7. Cathalean Kenny 1918–2006 m. William (Joseph “Bill” Peach) II 1910–1984
      1. 1. Frances (Maude) Peach 1938–2014
    8. 8. Harry Kenny 1920–
    9. 9. Laurie Kenney 1925–
  3. 3. James Kenny 1857–

Matilda Spears's Timeline

8 Records

1833
20 May 1833
Birth of Matilda Spears in Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS
Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS
1861
1861
Age 28
Matilda Spears resided here in Richibuctou, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
Richibuctou, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
1871
1871
Age 38
Matilda Spears resided here in Sheet Harbour, Halifax East, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sheet Harbour, Halifax East, Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
1881
Age 48
Matilda Spears resided here in Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 58
Matilda Spears resided here in Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 68
Matilda Spears resided here in Sheet Harbour, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
Sheet Harbour, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 78
Matilda Spears resided here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
20 Aug 1911
Age 78
Death of Matilda Spears in Sheet Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Sheet Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1833
    Event Place: Whitehead, Guysborough Co., NS
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family No: 241
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1002-1003
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13169; Page: 47; Family No: 174
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax East, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10554; Page: 3; Family No: 10
    [5] New York, Irish Immigrant Arrival Records
    [6] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1851; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 21; List Number: 621
    [7] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax (countycomté), Nova Scotia; Page: 5; Family No: 35
    [8] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 31, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 25
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1851
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Irish Immigrant Arrival Records
    [2] New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1851; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 21; List Number: 621

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Richibuctou, Kent, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1002-1003

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax East, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax East, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10554; Page: 3; Family No: 10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13169; Page: 47; Family No: 174

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6315; Family No: 241

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax (countycomté), Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax (county/comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 5; Family No: 35

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 31, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 25

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool
    Record Source: New York, Irish Immigrant Arrival Records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), Year: 1851; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 21; List Number: 621

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1911
    Event Place: Sheet Harbour, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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