Samuel Harry Prowse (1887 - 1976)

Born 22 Dec 1887 in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island

Ancestors

Died 1976 at about age 88 in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

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Biography

Harry was born in Dec 22, 1887^[1] in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island.^[2] He was the son of William Prowse and Ada Fraser. Harry grew up in the family home in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island.^[3][4]

In 1916, Harry was living in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he was working as a bookkeeper.^[5]

Harry was married to Myrtle Irene Campbell (date to be confirmed). He died in 1976 and was buried in the Hillside Cemetery in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptismal record shows birthdate of Dec 22, 1888 and Baptismal date of June 7, 1888. Since they’re recorded in baptismal date order, the baptismal date is probably correct, and birthdate is actually Dec 1887. 1901 Census says Dec 1888, but headstone says 1887. Therefore, using Dec 22, 1887 as birth date
2. ↑ "Prince Edward Island, Church Records, 1777-1985, images, FamilySearch, Kings > Murray Harbour-Murray River Pastoral Charge: Murray Harbour Circuit > United Church of Canada > Births, baptisms 1841-1915 > image 75 of 99 - Baptism of Samuel Harry Prowse
3. ↑ 1891 Canada Census, Library and Archives Canada, PEI, Kings (District 133), Subdistrict U, Division 1 (Lot 64) Pg 19 - All on same page: Samuel & Louisa Prowse and 1 son ; William H, Ada, and 2 children; Albert P, Williamina and 4 children
4. ↑ 1901 Census of Canada, PEI, East Queens East (District 135), Subdistrict P, Division 1 (Lot 64) Pg 17 - All on same page: Samuel & Louisa Prowse; William H, Ada, and 2 children; Albert P, Williamina, their children and Williamina’s mother (starts on previous page).'
5. ↑ 1916 Canada Census, Manitoba, Winnipeg South (15), City of Winnipeg, Pg 52 – Harry Prowse
6. ↑ Canadian Headstones - Picture - Prowse, Samuel Harry 1887-1976; Myrtle Irene nee Campbell, 1894-1958