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Maria Tilley

F, #1651, b. 7 October 1852, d. 14 June 1897

Last Edited

31 October 2018

Parents

Father*	Moses Tilley (b. 1822, d. February 1912)
Mother*	Jane Bussey (b. 20 November 1823)

BMDB Events

Birth	Maria Tilley was born on 7 October 1852 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹
Marriage	Maria Tilley married Levi Button on 31 October 1874 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.²
Death	Maria Tilley died on 14 June 1897 at age 44 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.

Other Life Events

Name	As of 31 October 1874, Maria Tilley was also known as Maria Button.

Family: Levi Button

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-P8HV, Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Maria Tilly Event Type Birth Event Date 07 Oct 1852 Event PlaceOld Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Female Father's Name Moses Tilly Mother's Name Jane
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-GTCY, Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Levi Button Event Type Marriage Event Date 31 Oct 1874 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Spouse's Name Maria Tilly Spouse's Gender Female

Levi Button

M, #1652

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Marriage

Levi Button married Maria Tilley on 31 October 1874 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹

Family: Maria Tilley (b. 7 October 1852, d. 14 June 1897)

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-GTCY, Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Levi Button Event Type Marriage Event Date 31 Oct 1874 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Spouse's Name Maria Tilly Spouse's Gender Female

Hannah Green

F, #1653, b. 1822, d. 27 January 1884

Last Edited

28 January 2018

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BMDB Events

Birth	Hannah Green was born in 1822.
Marriage	Hannah Green married Moses Tilley on 11 December 1858 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland, Canada. Hannah Green was, age ~36, Moses Tilley was, age ~36.¹
Death	Hannah Green died on 27 January 1884 at age ~62 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.

Other Life Events

Name	As of 11 December 1858, Hannah Green was also known as Hannah Tilley.

Family: Moses Tilley (b. 1822, d. February 1912)

Son*	John Tilley+ (b. 12 March 1861, d. August 1944)
Son*	William James Tilley+ (b. 24 October 1864, d. 25 April 1944)

Citations

[S553] The Tilleys of Newfoundland, Hannah Green

John Tilley

M, #1654, b. 12 March 1861, d. August 1944

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	Moses Tilley (b. 1822, d. February 1912)
Mother*	Hannah Green (b. 1822, d. 27 January 1884)

BMDB Events

Birth	John Tilley was born on 12 March 1861 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.
Marriage	John Tilley married Elizabeth Adams on 7 May 1885 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland. John Tilley was, age 24, Elizabeth Adams was, age ~34.¹
Death	John Tilley died in August 1944 at age 83 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.
Burial	John Tilley was buried on 24 August 1944 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.²

Family: Elizabeth Adams (b. 1851, d. July 1942)

Daughter*	Susannah Tilley (b. 25 September 1885)
Daughter*	Hannah Tilley (b. 2 October 1887)
Daughter*	Miriam Tilley (b. 27 August 1890)

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-PN6Y, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name John Tilly Event Type Marriage Event Date 07 May 1885 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Spouse's Name Eliza Adams Spouse's Gender Female
[S131] Burials Old Perlican , Newfoundland, online http://ngb.chebucto.org/Petitions/op-buria.shtml, TILLEY JOHN 1944 August 24 83 1861. Hereinafter cited as Burials Old Perlican.

Elizabeth Adams

F, #1655, b. 1851, d. July 1942

Last Edited

12 March 2019

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BMDB Events

Birth	Elizabeth Adams was born in 1851 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹
Marriage	Elizabeth Adams married John Tilley on 7 May 1885 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland. Elizabeth Adams was, age ~34, John Tilley was, age 24.²
Death	Elizabeth Adams died in July 1942 at age ~91 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.
Burial	Elizabeth Adams was buried on 15 July 1942 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹

Other Life Events

Name	As of 7 May 1885, Elizabeth Adams was also known as Elizabeth Tilley.

Family: John Tilley (b. 12 March 1861, d. August 1944)

Daughter*	Susannah Tilley (b. 25 September 1885)
Daughter*	Hannah Tilley (b. 2 October 1887)
Daughter*	Miriam Tilley (b. 27 August 1890)

Citations

[S131] Burials Old Perlican , Newfoundland, online http://ngb.chebucto.org/Petitions/op-buria.shtml, TILLEY ELIZABETH 1942 July 15 91 1851. Hereinafter cited as Burials Old Perlican.
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-PN6Y, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name John Tilly Event Type Marriage Event Date 07 May 1885 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Spouse's Name Eliza Adams Spouse's Gender Female

Susannah Tilley

F, #1656, b. 25 September 1885

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Tilley (b. 12 March 1861, d. August 1944)
Mother*	Elizabeth Adams (b. 1851, d. July 1942)

BMDB Events

Birth

Susannah Tilley was born on 25 September 1885 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-GPDF, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Susanna Tilly Event Type Birth Event Date 25 Sep 1885 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Female Father's Name John Tilly Mother's Name Eliza

Hannah Tilley

F, #1657, b. 2 October 1887

Last Edited

3 October 2017

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Parents

Father*	John Tilley (b. 12 March 1861, d. August 1944)
Mother*	Elizabeth Adams (b. 1851, d. July 1942)

BMDB Events

Birth	Hannah Tilley was born on 2 October 1887 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹
Marriage	Hannah Tilley married Abraham John Rogers on 14 December 1905 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland. Hannah Tilley was, age 18, Abraham John Rogers was, age 20.²

Other Life Events

Name	As of 14 December 1905, Hannah Tilley was also known as Hannah Rogers.

Family: Abraham John Rogers (b. 27 July 1885)

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-PD52, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Hannah Tilly Event Type Birth Event Date 02 Oct 1887 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Female Father's Name John Tilly Mother's Name Eliza
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQX-Y954, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Abraham J Rogers Event Type Marriage Event Date 14 Dec 1905 Event Place Old Perlican, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 25 Birth Year (Estimated) 1880 Spouse's Name Hannah Tilley Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 19 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1886 Entry Number10

Abraham John Rogers

M, #1658, b. 27 July 1885

Last Edited

14 December 2018

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BMDB Events

Birth	Abraham John Rogers was born on 27 July 1885 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹
Marriage	Abraham John Rogers married Hannah Tilley on 14 December 1905 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland. Abraham John Rogers was, age 20, Hannah Tilley was, age 18.²

Family: Hannah Tilley (b. 2 October 1887)

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-P6WH, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name John Rogers Event Type Birth Event Date 27 Jul 1885 Event Place Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Father's Name John Rogers Mother's Name Sophia
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQX-Y954, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Abraham J Rogers Event Type Marriage Event Date 14 Dec 1905 Event Place Old Perlican, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 25 Birth Year (Estimated) 1880 Spouse's Name Hannah Tilley Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 19 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1886 Entry Number10

Miriam Tilley

F, #1659, b. 27 August 1890

Last Edited

27 August 2018

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Parents

Father*	John Tilley (b. 12 March 1861, d. August 1944)
Mother*	Elizabeth Adams (b. 1851, d. July 1942)

BMDB Events

Birth	Miriam Tilley was born on 27 August 1890 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.
Marriage	Miriam Tilley married Eldon Pike on 26 November 1912 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland. Miriam Tilley was, age 22, Eldon Pike was, age 22.¹

Other Life Events

Name	As of 26 November 1912, Miriam Tilley was also known as Miriam Pike.²

Family: Eldon Pike (b. 31 January 1890)

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQF-MW53, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Eldon Pike Event Type Marriage Event Date 26 Nov 1912 Event Place Old Perlican, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 23 Birth Year (Estimated) 1889 Spouse's Name Miriam Tilley Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 22 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1890 Entry Number 13
[S338] FamilySearch, online, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQF-MW53. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.

Eldon Pike

M, #1660, b. 31 January 1890

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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BMDB Events

Birth	Eldon Pike was born on 31 January 1890 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.¹
Marriage	Eldon Pike married Miriam Tilley on 26 November 1912 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland. Eldon Pike was, age 22, Miriam Tilley was, age 22.²

Family: Miriam Tilley (b. 27 August 1890)

Citations

[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-PXQZ, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Eldon Pike Event Type Birth Event Date 31 Jan 1890 Event PlaceOld Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Father's Name George Pike Mother's Name Sarah Ann
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQF-MW53, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Eldon Pike Event Type Marriage Event Date 26 Nov 1912 Event Place Old Perlican, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 23 Birth Year (Estimated) 1889 Spouse's Name Miriam Tilley Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 22 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1890 Entry Number 13

James Tilley

M, #1663, b. about 1824

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Tilley (b. 5 September 1787)
Mother*	Mary Hogan (b. about 1790)

BMDB Events

Birth	James Tilley was born about 1824.
Marriage	James Tilley married Mary Kelly about 1847. James Tilley was, age ~23, Mary Kelly was, age ~21.

Other Life Events

Name	As of about 1824, James Tilley was also known as James Tilly.

Family: Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

Daughter*	Bridget Tilley (b. 1848)
Son*	James Tilley (b. 1850)
Son*	John Tilley (b. 1852)
Son*	John Tilley (b. 1854)
Daughter*	Catherine Tilley (b. 1856)
Son*	Joseph Tilley (b. 1861)

Mary Kelly

F, #1664, b. about 1826

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Birth	Mary Kelly was born about 1826.
Marriage	Mary Kelly married James Tilley about 1847. Mary Kelly was, age ~21, James Tilley was, age ~23.

Other Life Events

Name	As of about 1847, Mary Kelly was also known as Mary Tilley.

Family: James Tilley (b. about 1824)

Daughter*	Bridget Tilley (b. 1848)
Son*	James Tilley (b. 1850)
Son*	John Tilley (b. 1852)
Son*	John Tilley (b. 1854)
Daughter*	Catherine Tilley (b. 1856)
Son*	Joseph Tilley (b. 1861)

Bridget Tilley

F, #1665, b. 1848

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	James Tilley (b. about 1824)
Mother*	Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

BMDB Events

Birth

Bridget Tilley was born in 1848.

James Tilley

M, #1666, b. 1850

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	James Tilley (b. about 1824)
Mother*	Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

BMDB Events

Birth

James Tilley was born in 1850.

John Tilley

M, #1667, b. 1852

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	James Tilley (b. about 1824)
Mother*	Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

BMDB Events

Birth

John Tilley was born in 1852.

John Tilley

M, #1668, b. 1854

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	James Tilley (b. about 1824)
Mother*	Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

BMDB Events

Birth

John Tilley was born in 1854.

Catherine Tilley

F, #1669, b. 1856

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	James Tilley (b. about 1824)
Mother*	Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

BMDB Events

Birth

Catherine Tilley was born in 1856.

Joseph Tilley

M, #1670, b. 1861

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	James Tilley (b. about 1824)
Mother*	Mary Kelly (b. about 1826)

BMDB Events

Birth

Joseph Tilley was born in 1861.

Elizabeth Tilley

F, #1671, b. 1788

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	William Tilley (b. 1750, d. February 1823)
Mother*	Elizabeth (b. 1747, d. August 1832)

BMDB Events

Birth

Elizabeth Tilley was born in 1788 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.

John Adams

M, #1672, b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	William John Adams (b. 1822)
Mother*	Charity Strong (b. 9 December 1823)

BMDB Events

Birth	John Adams was born in 1857 in Old Perlican, Newfoundland.
Marriage	John Adams married Mary Ann White about 1883 in Newfoundland. John Adams was, age ~26, Mary Ann White was, age ~23.¹
Death	John Adams died on 27 February 1942 at age ~85 in Milton, Trinity, Newfoundland.

Family: Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

Daughter*	Naomie Adams (b. 1884)
Son*	Alonzo Adams+ (b. 1 December 1886, d. 22 October 1928)
Daughter*	Lily Maud Adams (b. 1891)
Daughter*	Janet Adams (b. 1893)
Son*	William Adams+ (b. 2 February 1896)
Son*	Frank Adams (b. August 1901)

Citations

[S106] Bill Haldenby, "E-Mail from Bill Haldenby," e-mail message from email address (Ontario, Canada) to Brian Turnbull, Oct 2005, John Adams married Mary Ann White. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Bill Haldenby."

Mary Ann White

F, #1673, b. 1860, d. 1934

Last Edited

27 February 2019

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Birth	Mary Ann White was born in 1860 in English Harbour, Newfoundland.
Marriage	Mary Ann White married John Adams about 1883 in Newfoundland. Mary Ann White was, age ~23, John Adams was, age ~26.¹
Death	Mary Ann White died in 1934 at age ~74 in Milton, Trinity, Newfoundland.

Other Life Events

Name	As of about 1883, Mary Ann White was also known as Mary Adams.

Family: John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)

Daughter*	Naomie Adams (b. 1884)
Son*	Alonzo Adams+ (b. 1 December 1886, d. 22 October 1928)
Daughter*	Lily Maud Adams (b. 1891)
Daughter*	Janet Adams (b. 1893)
Son*	William Adams+ (b. 2 February 1896)
Son*	Frank Adams (b. August 1901)

Citations

[S106] Bill Haldenby, "E-Mail from Bill Haldenby," e-mail message from email address (Ontario, Canada) to Brian Turnbull, Oct 2005, John Adams married Mary Ann White. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Bill Haldenby."

William Adams

M, #1674, b. 2 February 1896

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)
Mother*	Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

BMDB Events

Birth	William Adams was born on 2 February 1896 in King's Cove, Bonavista, Newfoundland.
Marriage	William Adams married Elizabeth Bell about 1921. William Adams was, age ~25, Elizabeth Bell was, age ~21.

Family: Elizabeth Bell (b. about 1900, d. 19 April 1944)

Daughter*

Millicent Adams+

Elizabeth Bell

F, #1675, b. about 1900, d. 19 April 1944

Last Edited

2 February 2019

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BMDB Events

Birth	Elizabeth Bell was born about 1900.
Marriage	Elizabeth Bell married William Adams about 1921. Elizabeth Bell was, age ~21, William Adams was, age ~25.
Death	Elizabeth Bell died on 19 April 1944 at age ~44.

Other Life Events

Name	As of about 1921, Elizabeth Bell was also known as Elizabeth Adams.

Family: William Adams (b. 2 February 1896)

Daughter*

Millicent Adams+

Alonzo Adams

M, #1685, b. 1 December 1886, d. 22 October 1928

Last Edited

21 October 2017

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Parents

Father*	John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)
Mother*	Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

BMDB Events

Birth	Alonzo Adams was born on 1 December 1886 in Milton, Trinity, Newfoundland.
Marriage	Alonzo Adams married Henrietta Taylor Pelley on 9 June 1913 in George's Brook, Newfoundland. Alonzo Adams was, age 26, Henrietta Taylor Pelley was, age 26.^1,2
Death	Alonzo Adams died from Suicide on 22 October 1928 at age 41 in Saint John's, Newfoundland.³

Family: Henrietta Taylor Pelley (b. 16 September 1886, d. 12 April 1979)

Daughter*	Marjorie Adams+ (b. 19 March 1914, d. 2 May 1996)
Son*	Leslie Adams+ (b. 1915)
Daughter*	Edna Adams+ (b. 30 March 1918, d. 30 November 2011)
Daughter*	Constance ("Loraine") Adams+

Citations

[S189] ancestry.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/41941337/person/20362110828/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestry.com.
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQF-MZHL, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Alonzo Adams Event Type Marriage Event Date 09 Jun 1913 Event Place Georges Brook, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 26 Birth Year (Estimated) 1887 Spouse's Name Henrietta Pelley Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 26 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1887 Entry Number
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQF-C635, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Alonzo Adams Event Type Death Event Date 22 Oct 1928 Event Place St John's, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 42 Birth Year (Estimated) 1886 Entry Number

Henrietta Taylor Pelley

F, #1686, b. 16 September 1886, d. 12 April 1979

Last Edited

17 September 2018

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Parents

Father*	John Pelley (b. about 1840)
Mother*	Susie Palmer

BMDB Events

Birth	Henrietta Taylor Pelley was born on 16 September 1886 in George's Brook, Newfoundland.^1,2,3
Marriage	Henrietta Taylor Pelley married Alonzo Adams on 9 June 1913 in George's Brook, Newfoundland. Henrietta Taylor Pelley was, age 26, Alonzo Adams was, age 26.^2,4
Death	Henrietta Taylor Pelley died on 12 April 1979 at age 92 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.^1,2

Other Life Events

Name	As of 9 June 1913, Henrietta Taylor Pelley was also known as Henrietta Taylor Adams.
Residence	Henrietta Taylor Pelley lived a Widow in Milton, Trinity, Newfoundland, in 1935 at age ~49.⁵

Family: Alonzo Adams (b. 1 December 1886, d. 22 October 1928)

Daughter*	Marjorie Adams+ (b. 19 March 1914, d. 2 May 1996)
Son*	Leslie Adams+ (b. 1915)
Daughter*	Edna Adams+ (b. 30 March 1918, d. 30 November 2011)
Daughter*	Constance ("Loraine") Adams+

Citations

[S360] Pauline Snow, "E-Mail from Pauline Snow," e-mail message from email address (Canada) to Brian Turnbull, 2013. Hereinafter cited as "E-Mail - Pauline Snow."
[S189] ancestry.com, online, http://person.ancestry.com/tree/41941337/person/20362110828/facts. Hereinafter cited as ancestry.com.
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F2XG-CTL, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Henrietta Taylor Pelley Event Type Birth Registration Event Date1886 Event Place St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Female Age 0 Birth Date 16 Sep 1886 Birthplace George's Brook, Trinity North, Newfoundland, Canada Father's Name John Pelley Mother's Name Susan Palmer
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKQF-MZHL, "Newfoundland Vital Records, 1840-1949", database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Alonzo Adams Event Type Marriage Event Date 09 Jun 1913 Event Place Georges Brook, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Age 26 Birth Year (Estimated) 1887 Spouse's Name Henrietta Pelley Spouse's Gender Female Spouse's Age 26 Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1887 Entry Number
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9Z-W82P, Newfoundland Census, 1935. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name: Heneritta Adams Event Type: Census Event Date: 1935 Event Place: Milton, Trinity, Newfoundland, Canada Gender: Female Age: 48 Marital Status: Widowed Relationship to Head of Household: Head Birth Year (Estimated): 1887 Birthplace: Georges Brook Page: 239 HouseholdRoleSexAgeBirthplaceHeneritta AdamsHeadFemale48Georges BrookMarjorie AdamsDaughterFemale21MiltonLeslie AdamsSonMale19MiltonEdna AdamsDaughterFemale17MiltonLoraine AdamsDaughterFemale7Milton

Frank Adams

M, #1689, b. August 1901

Last Edited

1 August 2017

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Parents

Father*	John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)
Mother*	Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

BMDB Events

Birth

Frank Adams was born in August 1901 in Middle Lance Cove, Trinity, Newfoundland.

Janet Adams

F, #1690, b. 1893

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)
Mother*	Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

BMDB Events

Birth

Janet Adams was born in 1893 in Newfoundland.

Lily Maud Adams

F, #1691, b. 1891

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)
Mother*	Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

BMDB Events

Birth

Lily Maud Adams was born in 1891 in Newfoundland.

Naomie Adams

F, #1692, b. 1884

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Adams (b. 1857, d. 27 February 1942)
Mother*	Mary Ann White (b. 1860, d. 1934)

BMDB Events

Birth

Naomie Adams was born in 1884 in Newfoundland.

Elizabeth Bursey

F, #1693, b. 1789, d. 29 July 1869

Last Edited

29 July 2018

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Birth	Elizabeth Bursey was born in 1789 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland.
Marriage	Elizabeth Bursey married John Tilley about 1807 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland. Elizabeth Bursey was, age ~18, John Tilley was, age ~21.
Death	Elizabeth Bursey died on 29 July 1869 at age ~80 in Shoal Harbour, Newfoundland.¹

Other Life Events

Name	As of about 1809, Elizabeth Bursey was also known as Elizabeth Tilley.
Residence (F)	Elizabeth Bursey and John Tilley resided in Shoal Harbour, Newfoundland, in 1848.²

Family: John Tilley (b. April 1786, d. 9 July 1871)

Daughter*	Martha Tilley+ (b. 1808, d. 4 April 1887)
Son*	Richard Tilley (b. about 1810)
Daughter*	Rachel Tilley+ (b. about 1812)
Daughter*	Leah Tilley+ (b. about 1814)
Daughter*	Mary Belle Tilley+ (b. 1815)
Son*	Moses Tilley+ (b. 1816, d. 21 February 1912)
Son*	Aaron Tilley+ (b. about 1819)
Daughter*	Ann Tilley+ (b. about 1821)
Son*	William Tilley+ (b. 12 November 1826)
Daughter*	Catherine Tilley (b. 3 May 1829, d. 11 October 1874)
Daughter*	Elizabeth Tilley+ (b. 30 June 1831, d. 19 July 1874)
Daughter*	Deborah Tilley (b. 18 January 1835)

Citations

[S149] Ray Leaman, "My King, Pelley and Tilley Families", The Downhomer. Hereinafter cited as "King, Pelley and Tilley Families."
[S142] Research List, Researcher : Reid Parker - email address Phone: 506-847-4698 Description : Seeking information on the descendants of "Scholar" John Tilley. John Tilley was born in Old Perlican but later lived in Hant's Harbour, moving in 1848 to Shoal Harbour. Area of Research : Entire Province Extent of research Moderate [Apr/99]

John Tilley

M, #1694, b. April 1786, d. 9 July 1871

Last Edited

15 November 2018

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Birth	John Tilley was born in April 1786 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.¹
Marriage	John Tilley married Elizabeth Bursey about 1807 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland. John Tilley was, age ~21, Elizabeth Bursey was, age ~18.
Death	John Tilley died on 9 July 1871 at age 85 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland.

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Name	John Tilley was also known as The Scholar Tilley.
Residence (F)	John Tilley and Elizabeth Bursey resided in Shoal Harbour, Newfoundland, in 1848.¹
Witness	John Tilley witnessed the marriage of Thomas Blandford and Grace Piddle on 17 March 1870 in Tilt Cove, Newfoundland.²
Anecdote	John Tilley, had become well known in his time and was called Scholar John Tilley. In his history of the Random Region of Trinity Bay, Leslie Dean states; "Mr. John Tilley, known as Scholar John taught himself to read at the age of 26. He.subsequently learned to read Latin, and in addition to fishing and farming, was a sawmill operator, fox farmer, cooper, blacksmith, Justice of the Peace, poet, and postal waymaster." Among other things, he "operated a small cannery at Tilley's Point... and had his product displayed at the 1862 International Fisheries Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark, and won a bronze medal. The product inscription read as follows: "Warranted to keep free from taint and to retain its purity and nutritious quality in any climate for many years."³

Family: Elizabeth Bursey (b. 1789, d. 29 July 1869)

Daughter*	Martha Tilley+ (b. 1808, d. 4 April 1887)
Son*	Richard Tilley (b. about 1810)
Daughter*	Rachel Tilley+ (b. about 1812)
Daughter*	Leah Tilley+ (b. about 1814)
Daughter*	Mary Belle Tilley+ (b. 1815)
Son*	Moses Tilley+ (b. 1816, d. 21 February 1912)
Son*	Aaron Tilley+ (b. about 1819)
Daughter*	Ann Tilley+ (b. about 1821)
Son*	William Tilley+ (b. 12 November 1826)
Daughter*	Catherine Tilley (b. 3 May 1829, d. 11 October 1874)
Daughter*	Elizabeth Tilley+ (b. 30 June 1831, d. 19 July 1874)
Daughter*	Deborah Tilley (b. 18 January 1835)

Citations

[S142] Research List, Researcher : Reid Parker - email address Phone: 506-847-4698 Description : Seeking information on the descendants of "Scholar" John Tilley. John Tilley was born in Old Perlican but later lived in Hant's Harbour, moving in 1848 to Shoal Harbour. Area of Research : Entire Province Extent of research Moderate [Apr/99]
[S107] Marriages, Tilt Cove, online http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/tiltcv-marr-01.shtml, March 17, 1870 Thomas BLANDFORD, Tilt Cove & Grace PIDDLE, Tilt Cove in school room, Tilt Cove by John Lockward Witnesses: John Tilley, Elizabeth Oak, Sarah Jane Winser, George Hackett. Hereinafter cited as Marriages, Tilt Cove. April 9, 1869 David OAK, labourer, Union Mine & Maria BLANDFORD, resident, Union Mine in school room, Tilt Cove by John Lockward Witnesses: William Warford, Eliza Jane Taylor
[S149] Ray Leaman, "My King, Pelley and Tilley Families", The Downhomer. Hereinafter cited as "King, Pelley and Tilley Families."

Mary Belle Tilley

F, #1695, b. 1815

Last Edited

24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Tilley (b. April 1786, d. 9 July 1871)
Mother*	Elizabeth Bursey (b. 1789, d. 29 July 1869)

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Birth	Mary Belle Tilley was born in 1815 at likely in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland.
Marriage	Mary Belle Tilley married John Clap Pelley about 1836. Mary Belle Tilley was, age ~21, John Clap Pelley was, age ~20.

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Name	As of about 1836, Mary Belle Tilley was also known as Mary Belle Pelley.

Family: John Clap Pelley (b. 1816)

Son*	Edmund Pelley
Son*	Frederick Pelley
Son*	Charles Pelley
Daughter*	Cassandra Pelley
Son*	John Pelley+ (b. about 1840)

John Clap Pelley

M, #1696, b. 1816

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24 November 2016

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Father*

John Pelley (b. about 1791)

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Birth	John Clap Pelley was born in 1816 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland.
Marriage	John Clap Pelley married Mary Belle Tilley about 1836. John Clap Pelley was, age ~20, Mary Belle Tilley was, age ~21.

Family: Mary Belle Tilley (b. 1815)

Son*	Edmund Pelley
Son*	Frederick Pelley
Son*	Charles Pelley
Daughter*	Cassandra Pelley
Son*	John Pelley+ (b. about 1840)

John Pelley

M, #1697, b. about 1791

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24 November 2016

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Birth

John Pelley was born about 1791.

Family:

Son*	John Clap Pelley+ (b. 1816)

John Pelley

M, #1698, b. about 1840

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24 November 2016

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Parents

Father*	John Clap Pelley (b. 1816)
Mother*	Mary Belle Tilley (b. 1815)

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Marriage	John Pelley married Susie Palmer.
Birth	John Pelley was born about 1840.

Family: Susie Palmer

Son*	Aaron Pelley
Daughter*	Henrietta Taylor Pelley+ (b. 16 September 1886, d. 12 April 1979)

Susie Palmer

F, #1699

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24 November 2016

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Marriage

Susie Palmer married John Pelley.

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Name	Susie Palmer was also known as Susie Pelley.

Family: John Pelley (b. about 1840)

Son*	Aaron Pelley
Daughter*	Henrietta Taylor Pelley+ (b. 16 September 1886, d. 12 April 1979)

Martha Tilley

F, #1700, b. 1808, d. 4 April 1887

Last Edited

3 January 2023

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Parents

Father*	John Tilley (b. April 1786, d. 9 July 1871)
Mother*	Elizabeth Bursey (b. 1789, d. 29 July 1869)

BMDB Events

Birth	Martha Tilley was born in 1808 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland.
Marriage	Martha Tilley married Thomas Smith, Sr., on 4 December 1828 in Hant's Harbour, Trinity, Newfoundland. Martha Tilley was, age ~20, Thomas Smith, Sr., was, age ~24.^1,2
Death	Martha Tilley died on 4 April 1887 at age ~79 in Elliott's Cove, Newfoundland, Canada.³
Burial	Martha Tilley was buried.³

Other Life Events

Name	As of 4 December 1828, Martha Tilley was also known as Martha Smith.¹

Family: Thomas Smith, Sr., (b. 1804, d. 28 May 1884)

Daughter*	Mary Jane ("Ann") Smith (b. 16 May 1831)
Son*	Moses Smith+ (b. February 1833)
Son*	William Smith (b. 21 April 1836)
Son*	Thomas Smith, Jr. (b. 2 May 1839, d. 31 July 1906)
Son*	Gideon Smith (b. 7 December 1841)
Daughter*	Elizabeth Smith (b. 5 September 1844)
Daughter*	Jane Tilley ("Mary") Smith (b. 9 August 1850, d. 2 February 1937)
Son*	Charles Smith (b. 8 March 1854)
Son*	Aaron Smith (b. October 1857)
Son*	John Smith (b. about 1858)
Daughter*	Martha Smith (b. 1860)

Citations

[S130] Marriages Hant's Harbour, Newfoundland, online http://ngb.chebucto.org/Vstats/hants-hbr-mar-vstats-tb.shtml, December 4, 1828 Hant's Harbour SMITH Thomas Scilly Cove TILLEY Martha Hant's Harbour. Hereinafter cited as Marriages Hant's Harbour.
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9T-PMLD, "Newfoundland Vital Statistics, 1753-1893," database with images. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Thomas Smith Event Type Marriage Event Date 04 Dec 1828 Event Place Hants Harbour, Trinity South, Newfoundland, Canada Gender Male Spouse's Name Martha Tilley Spouse's Gender Female
[S338] FamilySearch, online https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2WY-P4WG, Find A Grave Index. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
Name Martha Smith Event Type Burial Event Date 1887 Event Place Elliotts Cove, Bonavista-Trinity Census Division, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Photograph Included N Death Date 04 Apr 1887 Affiliate Record Identifier 167137624 Cemetery Elliot's Cove Cemetery