Edith Florence (Akhurst) Cromwell (1880 - 1949)

Born 29 Aug 1880 in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada

Ancestors

Wife of Alexander James Royer Cromwell — married 13 Sep 1905 in Coaticook, Quebec

Died 1949 at about age 68 in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada

Biography

Father* Edward William Akhurst b. 1 Dec 1845, d. 20 Jul 1912 Mother* Florence Almeda Sleeper1 b. 13 Mar 1850, d. 28 Dec 1923

Edith Florence Akhurst was born on 29 August 1880 in Coaticook, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada. She married Dr. Alexander James Cromwell, son of James Cromwell and Henrietta Scott, on 13 September 1905 in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada.2,3 Edith Florence Akhurst died in 1949 in Stanstead Co., Quebec, Canada.4

She was buried in Mount Forest Cemetery, Coaticook, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada.5

Living 1881 Coaticook, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada1

Img-Family Coaticook, Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, with the Akurst Family6

Family: Dr. Alexander James Cromwell b. 18 Mar 1875, d. 2 Apr 1939 ◦Stanley Akhurst Cromwell+ b. 29 Dec 1908, d. 18 Jan 1998 ◦Edward Cromwell+ b. 3 Apr 1916

One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place at the Methodist Church, Coaticook, on Wednesday, September 13th, at six o'clock in the afternoon, when MISS EDITH FLORENCE, second daughter of MR. and MRS. EDWARD W. AKHURST, and DR. ALEXANDER J. CROMWELL, were married by the Rev. C. S. DEEPROSE. pastor of the church. The bride, robed in a gown of white silk muslin over white silk carrying a boquet <sic> of white roses was led to the altar by her father. The bridesmaid, MISS MYRTA AKHURST, wore a gown of white china silk and carried red roses, and was accompanied by little MASTER HERBERT AKHURST (nephew) carrying a basket of flowers. MR. E. B. FISCHER attended the groom and MESSRS. C. C. CHRISTIE and C. E. AKHURST (cousin) acted as ushers. MISS WINNIFRED NUNNS presided at the organ. The beautifully decorated church and the large number of persons present testified to the popularity of the young couple. After the ceremony the guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents where a dainty supper was served. The rooms were prettily decorated with asparagus, white asters and sweet peas. There were many tokens of esteem and good will in the choice and valuable wedding presents, among which was a beautiful chair presented by the employees of SLEEPER & AKHURST. The young men friends of the doctor presented him with a handsome, large, easy chair (solid oak upholstered in leather) and hung four fine pictures upon the walls of the new home. Instead of going away on the customary bridal tour, DR. and MRS. CROMWELL were escorted to their home on Elm Street by a number of the younger portion of the guests, where the merrymaking and congratulating were kept up until a late hour. The best wishes of the community are extended to them for a long and happy life. (written on clipping - 1905)

Sources

Citations 1.[S224] 1881 Canada Census , Household: Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion Edward AKHURST M Male English 35 England Mechanist Anglican Florence (SLEEPER) AKHURST M Female English 30 Canada Anglican Edward A. AKHURST Male English 8 Canada Anglican Ella G. AKHURST Female English 4 Canada Anglican Edith F. AKHURST Female English <1 Born: Aug; 7/12 Canada Anglican Source Information: Census Place Coaticook, Stanstead, Quebec Family History Library Film 1375835 NA Film Number C-13199 District 56 Sub-district G Division 1 Page Number 37 Household Number 192. 2.[S187] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com, VITAL STATISTICS FROM THE STANSTEAD JOURNAL 1891-1905 Page 236. MARRIAGE - CROMWELL-AKHURST - In the Methodist Church, Coaticook Sept.13, 1905 by Rev. C. S . DEEPROSE, DR. ALEXANDER J. CROMWELL to MISS EDITH FLORENCE, second dau. of MR. & MRS. EDWARD W. AKHURST. Hereinafter cited as ancestry.com. 3.[S77] Family Member , I have attached a picture of Edith Akhurst Cromwell in her wedding dress. Thought this might be of interest to the ancestry page. I have no idea how these work.. I see that you are the contact for this information tree. So you know the tie-in, Edith was my grandmother’s sister. Anyway. Use this picture if of interest. I am not into genealogy but didn’t want to dispose of this photo without first offering to someone. Hope this is of some interest. e-mail address Rob. 4.[S187] Ancestry.com, online www.ancestry.com. 5.[S115] Cemetery Records (Web) , Akhurst, Edith F., b. 1880, d. 1949. 6.[S7] Family Member.