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     Thomas Chute was born on 26 September 1808.¹ He married Mary Spurr on 26 October 1827 at Wakefield, NS.¹ Thomas Chute died on 8 November 1875.¹

     Victoria Chute married Isaac Jones.¹ Victoria Chute was born circa 1839 at Nova Scotia.²
     Her married name was Jones. She and Isaac Jones resided on 6 April 1891 at Clements West District, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     William Henry Chute was born circa 1831.² He married Mary Louise Potter, daughter of James Manning Potter and Sylvia Harris, on 3 September 1856.³ William Henry Chute died on 15 September 1897; at age 66.³ He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Zenas Eliakim Chute was the son of Benjamin Chute.² Zenas Eliakim Chute married Ella Sarah Potter, daughter of Joseph Potter and Sarah D. Rice, on 28 December 1875.^1,2
     Zenas Eliakim Chute and Ella Sarah Potter appeared on the census of 1881 at Lakeville District, Kings Co, NS; E Ch...Te TENAS, male, married, age 33, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Ella L. TENAS, female, married, age 27, born Nova Scotia; Roland O. TENAS, male, age 4, born Nova Scotia; Lena E. TENAS, female, age 1, born Nova Scotia; John M. TENAS, male, age <1, born Nova Scotia; born: Nov; 5/12 An...Ie Chute, female, age 10, born Nova Scotia; Judson Laulor, male, age 19, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farm Laborer; Susan Chute, female, married, age 72, born Nova Scotia.³

     Zilla Louise Chute was the daughter of Hiram Fredrick Chute and Ada Z Mabee.¹

     Ebenezer Clapp Esq was born on 23 March 1786.² He married Lucy Lee on 1 June 1807.²

     Mary Clapp was born on 14 October 1774.⁴ She married Col Alvan Rice, son of Joseph Rice and Mary Green, in May 1793; Mary of Chesterfield (WARD indicates date of marriage as May 1798.)^5,3,2 Mary Clapp died on 5 November 1852 at Chesterfield, MA.^4,2
     She and Col Alvan Rice resided at Chesterfield, MA.^4,2

     Susan Tileston Clapp was born on 22 March 1808.^4,3 She was the daughter of Ebenezer Clapp Esq and Lucy Lee. Susan Tileston Clapp married William Clapp Rice, son of Col Alvan Rice and Mary Clapp, on 27 November 1832 at Chesterfield, MA; William of New York.^4,1,2,3 Susan Tileston Clapp died on 20 June 1889; at age 81.³
     Her married name was Rice. She resided between 1833 and 1845 at Troy, Rensselaer Co, NY.⁵ She and William Clapp Rice resided after 1845 at Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.⁵ Susan Tileston Clapp appeared on the census of 1880 at Leverett, MA; Susan T. Rice, self, female, widowed, age 72, born MA, Occ: Keeping House, father born MA, mother born MA; Archibald M. Rice, son, male, widowed, age 34, born MA, Occ: Farmer, father born MA, mother born MA; Woodbridge C. Rice, son, male, married, age 26, born NY, Occ: Mechanic, father born MA, mother born MA; Helen B. Rice, granddaughter, female, age 13, born NY, Occ: At School, father born MA, mother born NY; Mary Ryan, other, female, age 35, born Ireland, Occ: Servant, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland.⁶

     Ann Clark married Alonzo H Hazelton, son of Solomon Hazelton and Sally Jane Wilder.¹
     Her married name was Hazelton.

     E Thornton Clark was the son of Edward Thornton Clark and Kitty Rice.¹

     Edward Thornton Clark married Kitty Rice, daughter of Herbert Rice and Mary E Miller.²

     Ethel Clark was born circa 1885 at Nova Scotia.³ She was the daughter of Willard G. Clarke and Annie J. Marshall.² Ethel Clark died before 1901; as she did not appear in the 1901 census with her family.^2,4

     George Clark married 3rd Jennie Louise Potter, daughter of Beniah Potter and Phoebe Ruggles.¹

     Jessie Clark was born circa 1870 at Nova Scotia.¹ She was the daughter of William Clark and Mary Fellows.¹

     Martha Jane Clark married Alvin Rice, son of Calvin M. Rice and Aurelia Walker.² Martha Jane Clark died on 18 August 1863 at Ionia, MI.^3,4 She was buried at Oakhill Cemetery, Ionia, MI.³

     Mary Clark married Thaddeus Hazelton, son of Ransom Hazelton and Sarah Rouse.¹
     Her married name was Hazelton.

     Mary Clark was born circa 1808.³ She married David Bent Longley, son of Isaac Longley and Dorcas Bent, on 18 December 1834 at Annapolis, Annapolis Co, NS.^1,2,4 Mary Clark died on 12 October 1879; at age 71.³ She was buried at Whitman-Cunningham Cemetery, South Williamston, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     As of 18 December 1834,her married name was Longley.^1,4

     Sarah Clark married Alfred Rice, son of Calvin M. Rice and Aurelia Walker.¹ Sarah Clark was born circa 1844 at Michigan.²
     Her married name was Rice.

     William Clark was born circa 1808 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.² He was the son of William Clark and Annie (?)² William Clark married Mary Fellows, daughter of George Fellows and Susanna Morse Bent, on 17 January 1867 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS; William Clark declared age 59, a widower, born Digby, living at Granville at the time of his marriage in 1867.^1,2
     William Clark and Mary Fellows resided in 1875 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS, at the time of Mary's father's death.¹ William Clark and Mary Fellows appeared on the census of 1881 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS; William Clarke, male, married, age 77, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Mary Clarke, female, married, age 47, born Nova Scotia; Jessie Clarke, female, age 11, born Nova Scotia.³

     (?) Clarke married 1st Faye Rice, daughter of Willard Zoeth Rice and Mary E Wright.¹

     Alfred B Clarke married Jean Gray.¹

     Alice Clarke was born in 1862.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Clarke and Ethelinda Rice.¹ Alice Clarke died on 25 December 1872; at age 10 years.¹

     Annie L Clarke was born on 20 April 1893 at Nova Scotia.³ She was the daughter of Willard G. Clarke and Annie J. Marshall.^2,3 Annie L Clarke married Frank W Fraser before 1918; as she was described as Annie Fraser in the settlement of her mother's estate.⁴
     Her married name was Fraser.

     Atlee Clarke was born on 5 December 1889 at Nova Scotia.^3,4 He was the son of Wallace William Clarke and Mary Etta Chute.² Atlee Clarke married Grace Moore.²

     Bernard C Clarke was born on 9 August 1859 at Bear River, NS.^3,4 He was the son of Richard Clarke and Ethelinda Rice.² Bernard C Clarke married 1st Annie Harris, daughter of Albert Harris, on 20 December 1888 at Bear River, NS.⁴ Bernard C Clarke married 2nd Emma Josephine Sulis.⁵ Bernard C Clarke died in 1936.⁶
     He appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; with his parents.⁷ He and Annie Harris resided between 1891 and 1901 at Bear River District, Annapolis Co, NS.^8,3 Bernard C Clarke was a clerk in April 1901.⁹ He left a will on 9 November 1935 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS, which was recorded 09 Dec 1936: LWT of Bernard C. Clarke of Bear River, merchant and farmer. Wife: Emma Josephine Clarke. Children: Gladys Clarke Dinsmore, Richard G. Clarke, Louis S. Clarke.⁶

     Carroll Clarke was born on 13 April 1899 at Nova Scotia.³ He was the son of Wallace William Clarke and Mary Etta Chute.² Carroll Clarke married Anna Ruth Schneider.²

     Charles Clarke married Evelyn Rice, daughter of Robert Davenport Rice and Mary Darres.³

     Rev Dumont Clarke married Annie Dixon McClure, daughter of James Gore King McClure and Phebe Ann Dixon, on 28 June 1911.²
     Rev Dumont Clarke and Annie Dixon McClure resided at West Asheville, NC.²

     Earl McLearn Clarke was born on 11 March 1914 at Los Angeles, CA.^2,3 He is the son of Harry McLearn Clarke and Florence Crowell Gardner.² Earl McLearn Clarke married Josephine Doris Fox on 2 October 1937 at San Diego, CA.⁴ Earl McLearn Clarke died on 2 March 2004 at Blaine, Whatcom Co, WA.³
     He resided in 1982 at Blaine, WA.²

     Edith Clarke was born on 20 July 1883 at Nova Scotia.² She was the daughter of Willard G. Clarke and Annie J. Marshall.¹ Edith Clarke married J H Cunningham; no children.¹
     Her married name was Cunningham.

     Edmund Clarke married Irene (?)² Edmund Clarke was born circa 1823 at Nova Scotia.²
     He was the manager, Alms Farm on 6 May 1891.² He and Irene (?) resided on 6 May 1891 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS.²

     Edward Clarke was born in September 1852.¹ He was the son of Richard Clarke and Ethelinda Rice.¹ Edward Clarke died on 11 October 1852; at age 5 weeks.¹

     Edward Ellison Clarke was born on 25 December 1884.¹ He was the son of James Ellison Clarke and Evangeline G McLearn.¹ Edward Ellison Clarke died on 20 February 1901.¹

     Emma Marguerite Clarke was born on 7 August 1921 at Pugwash, Cumberland Co, NS.¹ She is the daughter of Hugh Elmer Clarke and Mary Cleo McAleese.¹ Emma Marguerite Clarke married George Howard Rice, son of George Ingraham Rice and Irene Mildred Gruchy, on 2 July 1947.¹
     Her married name was Rice. Emma Marguerite Clarke and George Howard Rice resided in November 1996 at Liverpool, Queens Co, NS, November through April and in Pugwash, NS, May through October.¹

     Eva Clarke was born circa 1883 at Nova Scotia.² She was the daughter of Robert Clarke and Eliza Maria Harris.¹
     Eva Clarke resided in April 1891 at Bridgetown District, Annapolis Co, NS, with her grandparents, Edmund and Irene Clarke.²

     Fannie Prescott Clarke was born on 26 January 1890 at West Somerville, MA.¹ She was the daughter of James Ellison Clarke and Evangeline G McLearn.¹ Fannie Prescott Clarke married Bradford Allister Hutchinson on 26 June 1913 at Marshalltown, NS.³ Fannie Prescott Clarke died on 30 June 1965 at Bridgetown, Annapolis Co, NS.¹
     Her married name was Hutchinson.

     Gladys Clarke was born on 2 November 1890 at Nova Scotia, age 10 in the 1901 census.² She was the daughter of Bernard C Clarke and Annie Harris.¹ Gladys Clarke married Dr James Dinsmore.¹
     Her married name was Dinsmore.

     Gloria M. Clarke was born on 24 March 1919 at Kentville, Kings Co, NS.^1,2 She is the daughter of Alfred B Clarke and Jean Gray.¹ Gloria M. Clarke married Charles Spencer Nicoll, son of Captain Joseph Martel Nicoll and Sophia May Spencer, on 18 October 1940 at Kentville, Kings Co, NS.^1,2
     Her married name was Nicoll.

     Harriett Clarke was born circa 1799 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS.² She was the daughter of Richard Clarke. Harriett Clarke married Captain George Rice, son of Silas Rice and Sarah Kniffen, on 2 February 1821 at Annapolis County, NS; by Rev John Millidge. Both George and Harriet were of the Parish of Clements.^3,1 Harriett Clarke died on 9 March 1868 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS; at age 69.⁴
     Her married name was Rice.

     Harry Clarke was born on 15 August 1885 at Nova Scotia.^2,3 He was the son of Wallace William Clarke and Mary Etta Chute.¹ Harry Clarke died on 25 January 1895.³ He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     He was also known as Harry Stewart Clark.²

     Harry McLearn Clarke was born on 3 April 1886 at West Somerville, MA.^3,1 He was the son of James Ellison Clarke and Evangeline G McLearn.¹ Harry McLearn Clarke married Florence Crowell Gardner on 16 June 1909 at West Somerville, MA.^1,3 Harry McLearn Clarke died on 7 March 1933 at Inglewood, CA.¹

     Hugh Elmer Clarke was born in 1886 at Wallace Bay, Cumberland Co, NS.¹ He married Mary Cleo McAleese.¹ Hugh Elmer Clarke died in 1971 at Pugwash, Cumberland Co, NS.¹

     Ira Clarke was born on 15 June 1897 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Wallace William Clarke and Mary Etta Chute.¹

     James Ellison Clarke was born on 4 April 1854 at Edinburgh, Scotland.^2,3,4 He was the son of James Clarke.⁴ James Ellison Clarke married Evangeline G McLearn, daughter of Thomas McLearn and Catherine Rice, on 26 February 1884 at Bear River, NS.^2,3,4 James Ellison Clarke died on 24 September 1903 at West Somerville, MA.²

     Jemima Clarke married Roland Arthur Chute, son of Zenas Eliakim Chute and Ella Sarah Potter.¹
     Her married name was Chute.

     Josephine Clarke was born on 12 February 1891 at Nova Scotia.³ She was the daughter of Willard G. Clarke and Annie J. Marshall.² Josephine Clarke married A G MacIntyre.²
     Her married name was MacIntyre.

     Leonard Clarke married Clytie Viola Rice, daughter of George E Rice and Ella J Rice.¹

     Louis S Clarke was the son of Bernard C Clarke and Annie Harris.¹

     Margaret Clarke married Obediah Edmund Rice, son of Everett Rice and Dolly MacLeod.¹
     Her married name was Rice.¹

     Philinda Clarke was born on 23 June 1841 at Nova Scotia.^2,3 She married Edwin Rice, son of William Rice and Jane Cushing, on 1 January 1862 at Hillsburgh, Digby Co, NS.^4,5 Philinda Clarke died on 22 March 1921.⁴ She was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.³
     Her married name was Rice. She and Edwin Rice appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; Edwin Rice, male, married, age 44, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer; Philenda Rice, female, married, age 40, born Nova Scotia; Jane Rice, female, age 16, born Nova Scotia; Willard Rice, male, age 15, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Farmer Son; Benton Rice, male, age 12, born Nova Scotia; Hattie Rice, female, age 9, born Nova Scotia; Robert Rice, male, age 7, born Nova Scotia; Mary Rice, female, age 3, born Nova Scotia.⁶ Philinda Clarke and Edwin Rice resided between 1891 and 1901 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS.^7,2

     Richard Clarke was born on 29 November 1824 at Nova Scotia.^3,4 He was the son of William Clarke.² Richard Clarke married Ethelinda Rice, daughter of David Rice and Mary Kniffen.¹ Richard Clarke died on 23 December 1892.⁴
     He and Ethelinda Rice appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; Richard Clark, male, married, age 56, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Ship Builder; Ethelinda Clark, female, married, age 56, born Nova Scotia; Wallace Clark, male, age 26, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Merchant; Willard Clark, male, age 23, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Merchant; Bernard Clark, male, age 21, born Nova Scotia.⁵ Richard Clarke and Ethelinda Rice resided on 9 April 1891 at Bear River District, Annapolis Co, NS.³ Richard Clarke was a farmer on 9 April 1891.³

     Richard Clarke was born on 8 July 1892 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Bernard C Clarke and Annie Harris.¹

     Robert Clarke was born circa 1857 at Granville, Annapolis Co, NS, he declared age 25 at his marriage in 1882.^1,2 He was the son of Edmund Clarke and Irene (?)¹ Robert Clarke married Eliza Maria Harris, daughter of Benjamin James Harris and Susan Amanda Potter, on 1 March 1882 at Bear River, Digby Co, NS.² Robert Clarke died before 1891; as his wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1891 census.³

     Wallace William Clarke was born on 16 March 1854 at Bear River, NS.^2,3 He was the son of Richard Clarke and Ethelinda Rice. Wallace William Clarke married Mary Etta Chute, daughter of Harris Harding Chute and Elizabeth Rice, on 20 December 1883 at Bear River, NS.³ Wallace William Clarke died on 15 March 1932.⁴ He was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS.⁴
     He was also known as Walis W Clark.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; with his parents.⁶ He was a merchant between 1891 and 1901.^5,2 He and Mary Etta Chute resided between 1891 and 1901 at Bear River District, Annapolis Co, NS.^5,2 Wallace William Clarke left a will on 24 February 1923 at Bear River, Annapolis Co, NS, which was recorded 19 Mar 1932: LWT of Wallace W. CLARKE of Bear River, merchant. Wife: Mary Etta. Son: Atlee B. Clarke.¹

     Willard G. Clarke was born on 18 November 1855 at Nova Scotia, age 45 in the 1901 census.^2,3 He was the son of Richard Clarke and Ethelinda Rice.² Willard G. Clarke married Annie J. Marshall, daughter of Alpheus Marshall and Tamar (?), on 20 September 1882 at Digby, Digby Co, NS.^4,5 Willard G. Clarke died after 1918 as he was appointed administrator of his wife's estate.⁶
     He appeared on the census of 1881 at Hillsburgh District, Digby Co, NS; with his parents.⁷ He was a merchant between 1891 and 1901.^8,3 He and Annie J. Marshall resided between 1891 and 1901 at Bear River District, Annapolis Co, NS.^8,3

     Mary Elizabeth Claxton was born circa 1862 at Salem, MA, as calculated from the 1908 marriage record. She was the daughter of James M. Claxton and Mary E. Munn. Mary Elizabeth Claxton married Gilbert Ray Bent, son of Warren Bent and Frances Shafner, on 12 February 1908 at Salem, MA; aged 83y (he) and 45y (she) under the name Oldson, both of Salem, his fourth marriage, her second.¹
     Her married name was Bent.

     Charles G Clearland was born circa 1865, age 28 at the time of his marriage.¹ He was the son of Joseph H Clearland.¹ Charles G Clearland married Maggie Sophia Potter, daughter of Joshua Cogswell Potter and Charlotte Amelia Milbury, on 11 January 1893 at Plympton, Digby Co, NS.¹

     Anne Martha Clements married Joseph Clayton Robbins, son of Valentine Robbins and Harriett Blanche Rice.³ Anne Martha Clements was born on 9 November 1905 at Rockdale, NS.² She was the daughter of Urban Clements.² Anne Martha Clements died on 26 February 2007 at Melville Lodge, Halifax, NS; at age 101.²
     Her married name was Robbins.

     Daniel Cleveland was born circa 1844 at Massachusetts.² He married Ella M. Rice, daughter of Joel Green Rice and Wealthy Hathaway, on 25 November 1879; Daniel of Conway.¹
     Daniel Cleveland and Ella M. Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Ashfield, MA; Danl. Cleveland, self, male, married, age 36, born MA, Occ: Farmer, father born MA, mother born MA; Ella M. Cleveland, wife, female, married, age 23, born MA, Occ: Keeping House, father born MA, mother born MA.²

     Walter J Cleveland was born on 6 November 1880.¹ He was the son of Daniel Cleveland and Ella M. Rice.¹ Walter J Cleveland died on 27 February 1892.¹

     Ida M. Clough married Ebenezer Rice, son of Rev Warren Rice and Amy M. Kent, on 4 September 1877; Ida of Ridgeway, IA.²
     Her married name was Rice. Ida M. Clough and Ebenezer Rice appeared on the census of 1880 at Amo, Cottonwood Co, MN; Ebb Rice, self, male, married, age 27, born NY, Occ: Farmer, father born NY, mother born NY; Ida M. Rice, wife, female, married, age 22, born IA, Occ: Keeping House, father born CANADA, mother born VT; Warren Rice, son, male, age 1, born IA, father born NY, mother born IA.³ Ida M. Clough and Ebenezer Rice resided after 1893 at Jackson, MN.²

     Marion Cook Clough was born on 8 April 1887 at Concord, NH.¹ She married Albert Whidden Spencer, son of Rev Hezekiah Albert Spencer and Caroline Foster Whidden, on 15 September 1910.¹ Marion Cook Clough died on 14 October 1962 at Milford, MA.¹
     Her married name was Spencer.¹ She and Albert Whidden Spencer appeared on the census of 1920 at Ward 4, Manchester, NH.^2,1

     Thankful Clough was born circa 1738, as calculated from her death record. She was the daughter of Ebenezer Clough.¹ Thankful Clough and Asaph Rice published their marriage intention in February 1771 at Westminster, MA; listed as Thankful of Boston.³ Thankful Clough married Asaph Rice, son of Beriah Rice and Mary Goodenow, on 14 February 1771 at Boston, MA; (1777 per Supplement.)^4,1,2 Thankful Clough died on 16 February 1782 at Westminster, MA; aged 43y, under the name Rice.^3,2 She was buried at Old (Woodside) Cemetery, Westminster, MA.³
     Her married name was Rice.

     Harold G. Coates was born circa 1884 at Amherst, NS.¹ He married Flora May Daniels, daughter of William Daniels and Anne Elizabeth Spencer, on 4 July 1906 at Amherst, Colchester Co, NS.^2,1
     Harold G. Coates and Flora May Daniels appeared on the census of 1911 at Amherst, Cumberland Co, NS; living with Flora's widowed mother.³

     Emma May Cobb was born on 2 June 1873 at Truro, MA.^3,1 She was the daughter of Ezekiel A. Cobb and Clara F. (?)² Emma May Cobb married William Joseph McQuillin, son of Rev Joseph Boyd McQuillin and Mary Sophia Martell, on 4 April 1893 at Brooklyn, NY.^4,1
     Her married name was McQuillin.¹ Emma May Cobb and William Joseph McQuillin appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 30, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.¹ Emma May Cobb and William Joseph McQuillin appeared on the census of 1920 at Assembly District 9, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.⁵ Emma May Cobb and William Joseph McQuillin appeared on the census of 1930 at Manhattan, New York Co, NY.¹

     Ezekiel A. Cobb was born circa 1847 at Massachusetts.² He married Clara F. (?) circa 1872.²
     Ezekiel A. Cobb was a real estate agent in 1910.² He and Clara F. (?) appeared on the census of 1910 at Ward 30, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY; in the household of son-in-law William J mcQuillan.²

     Daniel Coe married Rose M. Rice, daughter of Benjamin Franklin Rice and Esther Harmony Johnson, in 1865.¹
     Daniel Coe and Rose M. Rice resided at Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY.²

     Daniel Wilbur Coe was born in 1876.¹ He was the son of Daniel Coe and Rose M. Rice.¹

     Frank Rice Coe was born in 1866.¹ He was the son of Daniel Coe and Rose M. Rice.¹ Frank Rice Coe died; young.¹

     Lucie Maud Coe was born in 1872.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Coe and Rose M. Rice.¹ Lucie Maud Coe married Harry Spence.¹
     Her married name was Spence.

     Nellie Ursula Coe was born in 1870.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Coe and Rose M. Rice.² Nellie Ursula Coe died in 1876.¹

     Ada V. Coffin married Fred Moore.¹ Ada V. Coffin was buried at Hillside Cemetery, Eastport, ME.¹ She was born in 1852 at Maine.^2,1 She died in 1910; under the name Moore.¹
     Her married name was Moore. She appeared on the census of 1880 at Perry, ME; aged 27y, under the name Moore.²

     Matilda Wilson Coffin was born in April 1840 at Nova Scotia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Coffin and Esther (?) Matilda Wilson Coffin married Joseph Benson Bent, son of Rev Joseph Fletcher Bent and Sarah Berry, on 6 September 1865 at Halifax, Halifax Co, NS; aged 27y (he) and 25y (she) listed as Joseph of Boston and Matilda of Halifax.³
     Her married name was Bent. Matilda Wilson Coffin immigrated in 1865 to USA.¹ She appeared on the census of 1880 at Boston, MA; aged 40y, under the name Bent.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1900 at Somerville, MA; aged 60y, under the name Bent, declaring 4 of her 5 children to be alive.¹

     Albert Edward Coggins was born circa 1856 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ He was the son of Andrew Coggins Jr and Sarah L. Hicks.¹ Albert Edward Coggins married Laleah Peters, daughter of James A Peters, on 25 December 1879 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ Albert Edward Coggins died on 24 February 1899 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.²
     He and Laleah Peters appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Albert Coggins, married, male, age 24, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Mariner; Laliah Coggins, married, female, age 22, born Nova Scotia.³

     Almira E Coggins was the daughter of Deacon Andrew Coggins and Elizabeth Rice. Almira E Coggins married Elias J Holbrook.¹
     Her married name was Holbrook.

     Alva Coggins was born circa 1864 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Wallace Coggins and Mary (?)¹ Alva Coggins married Francis B Lent on 7 November 1881 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.² Alva Coggins died on 21 April 1928; at age 63.³ She was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.³
     As of 7 November 1881,her married name was Lent.² She and Francis B Lent resided between 1891 and 1901 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.^4,5

     Deacon Andrew Coggins was born in 1786.² He was baptized on 24 September 1791 at Grand Passage, Digby Co, NS.³ He married Elizabeth Rice, daughter of Simeon Rice and Nancy Burton, on 9 December 1806 at Digby County, NS.^2,1 Deacon Andrew Coggins died on 28 May 1870 at Westport, Digby Co, NS; aged 84y.^4,5 He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.⁵

     Andrew Coggins Jr was born circa 1823.² He was the son of Deacon Andrew Coggins and Elizabeth Rice. Andrew Coggins Jr married Sarah L. Hicks, daughter of Charles D. Hicks and Bridget Harlow, on 26 December 1852 at Westport, Digby Co, NS; by Rev P F Murray.^2,3 Andrew Coggins Jr died on 21 April 1894; at age 71.² He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.²
     He appeared on the census of 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS.⁴ He and Sarah L. Hicks appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Andrew Coggins, married, male, age 57, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Mast Mariner; Sarah Coggins, married, female, age 55, born Nova Scotia; Annie Coggins, female, age 15, born Nova Scotia; Edward Hains, married, male, age 31, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Carpenter; Harriet Hains, married, female, age 27, born Nova Scotia; Ralph Hains, male, age 1, born Nova Scotia.⁵ Andrew Coggins Jr and Sarah L. Hicks appeared on the census of April 1891 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.⁶

     Annie L. Coggins was born on 17 October 1864 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.^1,2 She was the daughter of Andrew Coggins Jr and Sarah L. Hicks.¹ Annie L. Coggins married Rupert Peters, son of Alfred Peters, on 3 June 1883 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ Annie L. Coggins died on 14 May 1941 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.³
     As of 3 June 1883,her married name was Peters.¹

     Arthur Coggins was born in 1862 at Nova Scotia.^1,2 He was the son of Wallace Coggins and Mary (?)^1,2 Arthur Coggins died in 1895.² He was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.²
     He was a fisherman on 13 April 1891.¹ He resided on 13 April 1891 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS, with his parents.¹

     Balsor Coggins was born circa 1845.¹ He was the son of John Coggins and Phoebe (?)¹
     Balsor Coggins was a mariner in 1871.¹ He resided in 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS, with his parents.¹

     Bella S Coggins was born circa 1869 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of Wallace Coggins and Mary (?)¹ Bella S Coggins married Norman B Lent, son of Abram Lent, on 13 January 1889 at Westport, Digby Co, NS; Norman was a widower, age 26, and a seaman living at Westport.²
     As of 13 January 1889,her married name was Lent.²

     Bessie Morton Coggins was born on 12 September 1865 at Long Island, Digby Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of George Coggins and Elizabeth Ann L Potter.¹ Bessie Morton Coggins married Thomas G Bingay, son of George Bingay, on 3 September 1887 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.²
     As of 3 September 1887,her married name was Bingay.²

     Boyd Coggins was born on 19 September 1880 at Nova Scotia.² He was the son of Jackson Coggins and Sarah A Rice.¹
     Boyd Coggins resided in 1901 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS, with his parents.²

     Calvin Livingstone Coggins was born circa 1847 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ He was the son of William Coggins and Mary Ann (?)¹ Calvin Livingstone Coggins married (?) Pugh, daughter of Thomas Pugh, on 27 October 1872 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹
     Calvin Livingstone Coggins resided in April 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS, with his parents.²

     Caroline A. Coggins was born on 28 September 1842 at Nova Scotia.^1,3 She married Joseph D. Payson, son of William C. Payson and Ruth (?), at Westport, Digby Co, NS.^1,2 Caroline A. Coggins died on 9 July 1923; at age 80.⁴ She was buried at Hilltop Cemetery, Westport, Digby Co, NS.⁴
     Her married name was Payson. She and Joseph D. Payson resided in April 1871 at Briar Island District, Digby Co, NS.⁵ Caroline A. Coggins and Joseph D. Payson appeared on the census of 1881 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS; Joseph Payson, male, married, age 40, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Master Mariner; Augusta Payson, female, married, age 37, born Nova Scotia; Sinclair Payson, male, age 16, born Nova Scotia; Occ: Fisherman.⁶ Caroline A. Coggins was a hotel proprietor between 1891 and 1901.^7,3 She and Joseph D. Payson resided on 8 April 1891 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.⁸ Caroline A. Coggins resided in 1901 at Westport District, Digby Co, NS.³

     Clara Cordelia Coggins was born circa 1854 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹ She was the daughter of John Coggins and Phoebe (?)¹ Clara Cordelia Coggins married Thomas C Peters, son of James Peters, on 4 August 1872 at Westport, Digby Co, NS.¹
     As of 4 August 1872,her married name was Peters.² Clara Cordelia Coggins and Thomas C Peters appeared on the census of 1881 at Metighan District, Digby Co, NS; Thomas C Peters, married, male, age 34, born Nova Scotia, Occ: Trader; Clara C Peters, married, female, age 27, born Nova Scotia; William F Peters, male, age 8, born Nova Scotia; Ida Hill Peters, female, age 6, born Nova Scotia; Albert E Peters, male, age 6, born Nova Scotia; C Sinclair Peters, male, age 2, born Nova Scotia; Mary W Peters, female, age <1, born Nova Scotia; born: Oct; 6/12 James Peters, male, widowed, age 89, born Nova Scotia.³

     Clarisa Coggins was the daughter of Deacon Andrew Coggins and Elizabeth Rice.

     Edith May Coggins was the daughter of Rice Coggins and Caroline Ann Rice.

     Eliza Coggins was born circa 1866 at Long Island, Digby Co, NS.^2,1 She was the daughter of George Coggins and Elizabeth Ann L Potter.¹ Eliza Coggins died before 1881; as she was not enumerated in the 1881 census.