Cecil Axford Prowse (1882 - 1966)

Born 1 Jan 1882 in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island

Ancestors

Husband of Janie Elizabeth (Davidson) Prowse — married 16 Dec 1916 in Vancouver, British Columbia

Died 26 Apr 1966 at age 84 in Vancouver, British Columbia

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Biography

Cecil Axford Prowse was born on January 1, 1882^[1] in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island and was baptized on May 11, 1882.^[2] He was the son of Isaac Prowse and Elizabeth Beck. Cecil's mother died when he was about 7 years old. He was then raised by his step-mother (and aunt), Louisa.

Cecil became a teacher in 1899.^[3] Around 1902, Cecil moved to Vancouver, British Columbia.^[1] Beginning around 1906, he worked as a manager of a tug and barge company.^[1]

On December 16, 1916, Cecil married Janie Davidson in Vancouver.^[4]. They had at least two children, a daughter, May,^[5] and a son, Cecil.^[6]

Cecil died at the age of 84, on April 26, 1966.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} "British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986," index and images, FamilySearch, 004479268 > image 1393 of 3196; citing Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria - Cecil Axford Prowse
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 1878-1883 > image 3 of 4 - Cecil Oxford Prowse.
3. ↑ "Island Narratives Program", UPEI - Cecil Prowse - Photo
4. ↑ "British Columbia Marriage Registrations, 1859-1932," index and images, FamilySearch, 004400862 > image 1908 of 2928; citing Vital Statistics Agency, Victoria. - Marriage of Cecil Prowse and Janie Davidson
5. ↑ "British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986," index and images, FamilySearch, 004479503 > image 2040 of 3126; citing Division of Vital Statistics, Victoria - May Rutherford Prowse
6. ↑ No records found on Cecil, but he was the informant on his sister's death certificate in 1983.

See also:

• 1891 Canada Census, Library and Archives Canada, PEI, Kings (District 133), Subdistrict U, Division 1 (Lot 64) Pg 36-37 - Isaac Prowse (Mistranscribed as Rowse), 2 children, sister Elizabeth and apprentice.
• 1901 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, PEI, Queen’s East (135), Township 64 (P-1) Pg 15 – Isaac & Louisa Prowse and 3 children (transcribed as Rouse)