14. James POWER
1871 census
Power, James m m 39 Head NB CC Baptist Irish Farmer Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Delilah m f 30 wife NB CC Baptist english Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Milledge s m 10 son NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Adeline s f 8 daughter NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Sarah D s f 6 daughter NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Henry W s m 4 son NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, John W s m 1 son NB CC Baptist Irish Twin to Laura Jane Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Laura Jane s f 1 daughter NB CC Baptist Irish Twin to John W Coverdale parish, Albert
*** JAMES, 74 Dwelling houses inhabited
owner, 150 acres of land occupied, 55 acres of improved, 36 acres inpasture, 1 acre in gardens and orchards, 1/2 acre of wheat, 3 bushels of spring wheat,
9 bushels of barley, 15 bushels of oats,1 bushel of beans, 40 bushels of buckwheat, 1 acre of potatoes, 10 acres of hay crops, 5 tons of hay
50 number of census standard pine logs, 50 number of census standardspruce logs and there logs, 12 cords of firewood
2 horses over 3 years old, 1 other horned cattle, 4 sheep, 2 sheep killed or sold for slaughter or export, 16 pounds of wool, 30 yards of homemade cloth and flannel
1871 census
Power, James m m 39 Head NB CC Baptist Irish Farmer Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Delilah m f 30 wife NB CC Baptist english Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Milledge s m 10 son NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Adeline s f 8 daughter NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Sarah D s f 6 daughter NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Henry W s m 4 son NB CC Baptist Irish Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, John W s m 1 son NB CC Baptist Irish Twin to Laura Jane Coverdale parish, Albert
Power, Laura Jane s f 1 daughter NB CC Baptist Irish Twin to John W Coverdale parish, Albert
*** JAMES, 74 Dwelling houses inhabited
owner, 150 acres of land occupied, 55 acres of improved, 36 acres inpasture, 1 acre in gardens and orchards, 1/2 acre of wheat, 3 bushels of spring wheat,
9 bushels of barley, 15 bushels of oats,1 bushel of beans, 40 bushels of buckwheat, 1 acre of potatoes, 10 acres of hay crops, 5 tons of hay
50 number of census standard pine logs, 50 number of census standardspruce logs and there logs, 12 cords of firewood
2 horses over 3 years old, 1 other horned cattle, 4 sheep, 2 sheep killed or sold for slaughter or export, 16 pounds of wool, 30 yards of homemade cloth and flannel
1871 census
Douthrite, John m m 23 head NB CC Baptist african farmer Elgin Parish, Albert
Douthrite, Ann P m f 21 wife NB CC Baptist african farmer Elgin Parish, Albert
Douthrite, Adam s m 3 son NB CC Baptist african Elgin Parish, Albert
*** JOHN, 27 acres of land owned, 1 dwelling house
owner, 27 acres occupied, 15 acres improved, 4 acres in pasture,1/2 acre in orchards and gardens, 20 bushels of buckwheat,10 acreas of hay, 5 bushels of hay
200 pounds of maple syrup
6 pounds of wool,6 yards of homemade cloth or flannel
12 cords of firewood
Mrs. Ben Douthwright died Dec. 13,1933, age 86 at the home of her daughter. Parents were Mr. & Mrs. William Douthwright. Devoted Member of Baptist Church. First husband Aaron Douthwright widowed 8 years.
Survived by four sons Adam, Jefferson, Frank, Applebee Douthwright; two daughters Mrs. John Douthwright and Mrs. Charles Davis. Two step daughters, Miss Blanche Douthwright and Herbert Douthwright. Burial Gowland Mountain funeral by Doctor DeLong.
Benjamin Douthwright of Pleasant Vale, June 14,1925 - The funeral took place at Gowland Mountain at one o'clock Sunday afternoon.He passed away on Thursday afternoon at his home,in Pleasant Vale. The deceased who was 65 years of age, was well known and highly respected by all who knew him. Though a great sufferer for five weeks his death came as a shock to everybody. The funeral was largely attended, the church being filled to the capacity. People coming from differant parts to pay their last tribute to our brother. The service conducted by Rev. Chas Pineo of the Third Elgin Baptist church in which he was a member. He had chosen for his text John 14th chapter from the first to third verse also his hymns were sung by the choir, Rock of Ages, Abide With Me, Safe in the Arms of Jesus. At the grave, Shall We Gather at the River.
He leaves to mourn a sorrowing widow, two daughters, Blanche of St. John. Mrs. Herbert Douthwright of Little River, two step daughters, Mrs. John Douthwright, Mrs. Chas Davis of Pollett River, also four step sons, Jefferson of Blanchard Settlement, Adam of Turtle Creek, Frank of Gowland Mtn., Applebee of Pleasant Vale with whom he made his home. One brother, Henry of Petitcodiac, one sister, Matilda of Mapleton.
Two Children Burned To Death In Albert County
Elgin, April 28,- Yesterday about four o’clock in the afternoon the home of Elias Douthrite ,of Golden Mountain, Elgin was burned and his two children burned to death. It appears that Douthrite was in the woods making sugar. Mrs. Douthrite shut or locked the house and left some time in the afternoon to visit at a neighbors. She had only been gone about a half an hour when Aaron Douthrite, a brother, living a quarter of a mile distant discovered the house to be on fire. He hastened to the house, broke in and got the children out but they were so badly burned that they died in a short time. They were aged two and four years respectively. The eldest had its legs and arms burned off and head and arms of the youngest were burnt to a crisp. The origin of the fire is unknown: the house was totally destroyed
Taken from The Daily Times, Moncton NB
May 1, 1885
Notes from Merla Douthwright in and Madalyn Shaffar
This is right. Phebe died having Bruce and Aaron's sister Amy stepped in as short term help until he could make other arrangements. Reread and ..... How could Phebe Ann have died giving birth to Bruce when Dolly came after him?????
I really don't know what to say! I never actually looked at the dates that closely before. Somewhere there has got to be an incorrect date.
Three things I know as fact...
(1)Bruce and Dolly believed themselves to be blood siblings (Bruce often teased Tildie by saying "One step is quite enough, thank you!") (step mother)
(2) Both Dolly & Bruce called Lydia "Ma" (step mother) and referred to Phebe as "mother" (their mother)
(3) Lydia (by her own admission) only had 1 child. That birth "did damage" and she couldn't have more.
Lydia, a recent widow with one child, needed a home and support. Beamer, recent widower with 3 children (1 an infant) needed a housekeeper and mother for his children. They got married.