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William Sutherland 1821–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1821

Birth Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada

Death Date: 29 May 1911

Death Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: John Sutherland

Mother: Sarah Mackinnon

Spouse(s): Mary McDonald

Children(s): William Sutherland, Catherine Sutherland, Margaret Sutherland, Ann Sutherland, Margaret Sutherland, Mary Sutherland, Jessie Sutherland, Sarah Sutherland, John Sutherland

The story of William Sutherland began in 1821 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. In 1861, William Sutherland resided in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. William Sutherland married Mary Jessie Mcdonald, and had children including Ann Janet Sutherland, Catherine Katie Sutherland, Jessie Sutherland, John William Macneil Sutherland, Margaret Ann Maggie Sutherland, Margaret Sutherland, Mary Ann Sutherland, Sarah Sutherland, William Dominique Sutherland. William Sutherland passed away in 1911 in Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William Sutherland began in 1821 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
  • In 1861, William Sutherland resided in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • William Sutherland married Mary Jessie Mcdonald, and had children including Ann Janet Sutherland, Catherine Katie Sutherland, Jessie Sutherland, John William Macneil Sutherland, Margaret Ann Maggie Sutherland, Margaret Sutherland, Mary Ann Sutherland, Sarah Sutherland, William Dominique Sutherland.
  • William Sutherland passed away in 1911 in Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sutherland
1774–1841
Birth Location: South Uist, Inverness-shire, Scotland
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Sarah Mackinnon
1786–1826
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary McDonald
1832–1901
Birth Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
MM

Children(s)

William Sutherland
1852–1944
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Catherine Sutherland
1860–
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Margaret Sutherland
1868–
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Nova Scotia, Canada
MS
Ann Sutherland
1873–1963
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
AS
Margaret Sutherland
1870–1904
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
MS
Mary Sutherland
1857–1889
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Jessie Sutherland
1859–1956
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sarah Sutherland
1865–1941
Birth Location: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
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John Sutherland
1879–1960
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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William Sutherland's Ancestors

Self
William Sutherland
1821–1911
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Parents
John Sutherland
1774–1841
South Uist, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Sarah (Margaret) Mackinnon
1786–1826
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Sutherland's Descendants

1.
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William Sutherland (1 Aug 1821–29 May 1911) m. Mary ("Jessie") McDonald (5 Jul 1832–after 1901)
  1. 1. William (Dominique) Sutherland 1852–1944 m. Mary (Josephane) Campbell 1866–1936
    1. 1. John (O.) Sutherland 1894–1951 m. Nora (Mary) Johnston 1898–1974
      1. 1. Mary (Margaret "Peggy") Sutherland 1926–2022
      2. 2. John (J) Sutherland 1929–1985
      3. 3. William (Thomas) Sutherland 1932–2009 m. Ethel (Sara) Murphy 1935–1986
      4. 4. Catherine Sutherland 1935–2019
    2. 2. Florence (Mary "Flora") Sutherland 1895–1969 m. Anthony (J.) Johnston 1891–1945
      1. 1. William ("Bill") Johnston 1920–1992 m. Catherine ('Anne') O'Hearn 1923–2006
      2. 2. Joseph (S) Johnston 1925–1984
      3. 3. Margaret (Bernadine) Johnston 1926–1960 m. John (Warren Smith "Jack") Cox 1920–2008
      4. 4. Florence (Mae) Johnston 1936–2015 m. Michael Kowalchuk 1924–1999
      5. 5. Carmilla (Rose) Johnston 1939–2015 m. George (Frederick) Canam 1936–2021
      6. 6. Arthur (Ambrose) Johnston 1934–2003
      7. 7. Michael (Vincent) Johnston 1932–1998 m. Eunice (Ann) Morrill 1938–2017
      8. 8. Mary (Jessie "Jessie") Johnston 1928–2005 m. James (Francis "Harpo") MacDonnell 1922–1987
      9. 9. Anthony ("Tony") Johnston 1924–2005
      10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Johnston 1918–2005 m. Peter (John) Tomko 1914–1988
        1. 1. Darlene (Florence) Tomko 1951–2008
      11. 11. Mary (Josephine) Johnston 1923–1982 m. John (Stanley) Cipak 1917–
    3. 3. Margaret ("Maggie") Sutherland 1897–1992 m. Joseph (J) Jackson 1895–1972
      1. 1. John (William) Jackson 1926–1945
      2. 2. Joseph (Condrick) Jackson 1928–2008
    4. 4. John (William "Bill") Sutherland 1899–1969
    5. 5. Lauchlin (Joseph "Lockie") Sutherland 1903–1956 m. Florence (Emma) McGinnis 1898–1968
      1. 1. James (Joseph) Sutherland 1935–2001
    6. 6. Peter (Daniel) Sutherland 1904–1980 m. Mary (Madeline) Connelly 1909–2004
      1. 1. Robert (Daniel) Sutherland 1930–2020 m. Mary (Jane) MacIachlan 1937–2021
    7. 7. Michael (Joseph) Sutherland 1907–1940 m. Mary (Elizabeth Christena "Lena") MacDonald 1906–1954
    8. 8. John (Joseph George "George") Sutherland 1909–1984 m. Agnes (Jean) Anderson 1920–1989
    9. 9. Thomas (Joseph) Sutherland 1913–1992 m. Rebecca (Susanna "Betty") MacDonald 1920–2010
  2. 2. Catherine ("Katie") Sutherland 1860– m. Murdock Carter 1861–1911
    1. 1. William (Joseph) Carter 1893–1949 m. Anne (Alberta "Bertha") Sampson 1892–1962
      1. 1. Marie (Catherine) Carter 1923–1926
      2. 2. James (Gerald) Carter 1925–1925
      3. 3. Mary (Evelina) Carter 1937–1937
      4. 4. Catherine (Elizabeth) Carter 1937–1937
      5. 5. Joseph (Daniel) Carter 1921–2007 m. Margret (Odelle) Sampson 1919–2002
      6. 6. Murdock (Henry) Carter 1919–2000
      7. 7. Mary (Ellen) Carter 1931–2015 m. Theodore (Keats) Sampson 1928–2011
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane "Sadie") Carter 1897–1941 m. George (Frederick "Frederick") Sampson 1888–1941
      1. 1. Thomas (Gerald) Sampson 1920–2002 m. Ruthella (Faith) Desson 1921–1991
    3. 3. Daniel (James) Carter 1899– m. Sophia ("Sophie") Sampson 1903–1997
    4. 4. Mary (Margaret "Minnie May") Carter 1898–
  3. 3. Margaret Sutherland 1868– m. Michael Curry 1873–
    1. 1. William Curry 1901–
    2. 2. Joseph Curry 1898–
    3. 3. Mary Curry 1899–
  4. 4. Ann (Janet) Sutherland 1873–1963 m. John (Joseph) Murphy 1867–
    1. 1. George (Joseph) Murphy 1906–1995 m. Mary (Kathleen "Kathleen") Fitzpatrick 1912–1995
  5. 5. Margaret (Ann "Maggie") Sutherland 1870–1904 m. Hugh Gillis 1870–
    1. 1. Alexander Gillis 1902–
  6. 6. Mary (Ann) Sutherland 1857–1889 m. Alexander ("Alex") McDonald 1847–1894
    1. 1. John McDonald 1879–1967 m. Ada (Emma) Kinney 1882–1943
    2. 2. Joseph (Charles) McDonald 1881–1958 m. Gertrude (Mary) McMillan 1884–1929
      1. 1. Myrtle (Bertha) Macdonald 1907–2002
      2. 2. Joseph (T) Macdonald 1910–1973
      3. 3. Mary (Frances) MacDonald 1912–2004 m. James Coughlan 1910–1973
      4. 4. George (Milton "Milton") MacDonald 1914–2002
      5. 5. Janet (Gertrude) MacDonald 1920–2007
    3. 3. Ann ("Annie") McDonald 1883–
    4. 4. Daniel McDonald 1885–
    5. 5. Mary (Florence) McDonald 1888–1979 m. John (Joseph) Mara 1886–1962
      1. 1. John (Joseph) Mara 1922–1998
      2. 2. Anne (M.) Mara 1916–2014
      3. 3. Joan (Frances) Mara 1931–2005
      4. 4. Eleanor (Lucielle) Mara 1914–1985
      5. 5. Doris (Rita) Mara 1918–1987
  7. 7. Jessie Sutherland 1859–1956 m. John Thomas 1846–1911
    1. 1. Eliza Thomas 1900–
    2. 2. Jane ("Janie") Thomas 1882– m. Daniel MacDonald 1877–
    3. 3. Margaret ("Maggie") Thomas 1885– m. Ronald (J.) MacDonald 1879–
      1. 1. Jessie (Eliza) MacDonald 1907–1965 m. Thomas (Edward) Burke 1905–1966
    4. 4. Georgina Thomas 1888– m. Dan (Angus) MacDonald 1885–
    5. 5. Mary (Ann) Thomas 1892–
    6. 6. Walter (John) Thomas 1899–1949
    7. 7. Mary ("May") Thomas 1890–1967 m. Lawrence (Arthur) Curtis 1885–1942
      1. 1. Jessie (Dorothy) Curtis 1920–1924
      2. 2. Marion ("Mary") Curtis 1915–1995 m. William (Joseph) Smith 1907–1985
        1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Smith 1943–1986
      3. 3. John (Edward) Curtis 1913–1974 m. Mary (Jane "Josephine") McLean 1912–1955
      4. 4. Margaret (Lawrence) Curtis 1916–1918
  8. 8. Sarah Sutherland 1865–1941 m. John (R.) McDonald 1860–1904
    1. 1. Joseph (George) McDonald 1902–
    2. 2. Mary (Margaret) McDonald 1888–
    3. 3. Ann (Jane "Annie") McDonald 1890–
    4. 4. Daniel (I. "Dan") McDonald 1892–1924
    5. 5. John (William) McDonald 1894–1954
    6. 6. Joseph (James) McDonald 1898–
  9. 9. John (William MacNeil) Sutherland 1879–1960 m. Annie MacKenzie 1880–1970

William Sutherland's Timeline

8 Records

1821
1 Aug 1821
Birth of William Sutherland in Prince Edward Island, Canada
Prince Edward Island, Canada
1821
30 Oct 1821
William Sutherland was baptized in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
1861
1861
Age 40
William Sutherland resided here in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 50
William Sutherland resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1881
abt 1881
Age 60
William Sutherland resided here in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 70
William Sutherland resided here in Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 80
William Sutherland resided here in Red Islands, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Red Islands, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
29 May 1911
Age 90
Death of William Sutherland in Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1821
    Event Place: Prince Edward Island, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada
    [3] 1881 Census of Canada
    [4] 1871 Census of Canada
    [5] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [6] 1901 Census of Canada
    [7] Prince Edward Island, Baptism Index
    [8] Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, Microtech Supply and Services; Baptism, Marriage; Charlottetown; 1777-1939; Author: Prince Edward Island Public Archives; St. Paul Anglican Church of Canada (Charlottetown); FHL Roll: 1630129
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1821
    Event Place: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Prince Edward Island, Baptism Index
    [2] Prince Edward Island, Canada, Baptisms, Marriages, Burials, Microtech Supply and Services; Baptism, Marriage; Charlottetown; 1777-1939; Author: Prince Edward Island Public Archives; St. Paul Anglican Church of Canada (Charlottetown); FHL Roll: 1630129

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1881
    Event Place: Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Red Islands, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1911
    Event Place: Soldiers Cove, Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1957
    [2] Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1957
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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