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     Nicholas Vey was born on 17 September 1850 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.¹ He was the son of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles. Nicholas Vey was baptized on 20 October 1850 at Old Perlican, Bay de Verde, Newfoundland; Baptized by James England, Methodist.¹ He married Thamar Benson. Nicholas Vey married Mary Jane Meadus, daughter of William Meadus and Jane (????), on 23 September 1877 at St. Luke's, Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; Newspaper extract: Veyse, Nicholas of Long Beach, Random Island, Trinity Bay married Mary Jane Meadus, 2nd daughter of William Meadus, J.P. 23 Sep 1877 at St. Luke's at Grates Cove by rev. G. S. Chamberlain. [in the Gazette and also in the Newfoundlander, Oct. 2, 1877]² Nicholas Vey married Isabella Cassandra Baker, daughter of William Baker and Sarah Hayter, on 4 November 1905 at St. John's, Newfoundland.³ Nicholas Vey died on 1 April 1914 at Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, at age 63; Bright's disease.^4,3 He was buried at Church of England Cemetery, Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; Headstone: "In loving memory of Nicholas Vey who died April 1, 1914 aged 64 years. A light from our house is gone. A voice we loved is stilled. a place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled."⁴
     He , William Styles, Mary Jane Benson and Emiline Veyse were witnesses to the marriage at Grates Cove of Alfred Veyse, bachelor of Random Sound, Trinity Bay with Maria Day, spinster of Old Perlican. on 27 October 1871 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.⁵ As of 23 September 1877, Nicholas Vey was also known as Veyse.² He Nicholas Veyse, widower of Long Beach, Random, Trinity Bay married Mary Jane Benson, widow, of Grates Cove. Witness: John Benson.⁵

     Isabella Cassandra Baker was born in December 1872 at Gooseberry Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. She was the daughter of William Baker and Sarah Hayter. Isabella Cassandra Baker married Eleazer Drodge before 1897.¹ Isabella Cassandra Baker married Nicholas Vey, son of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles, on 4 November 1905 at St. John's, Newfoundland.² Isabella Cassandra Baker married George Stringer, son of George Stringer and Patience Avery, circa 1915. Isabella Cassandra Baker died on 13 February 1956 at Little Heart's Ease, Trinity Bay, NL, Canada, at age 83.^2,1
     As of before 1897,her married name was Drodge.¹ As of 4 November 1905,her married name was Vey. She remarried and had a child Sep. 1916. As of circa 1915,her married name was Stringer.      Photo courtesy of "juhearn."¹

     Eleazer Drodge married Isabella Cassandra Baker, daughter of William Baker and Sarah Hayter, before 1897.¹

     Simeon Vey was born on 22 September 1909 at Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; (conflicts with calculation of April 1909 based on being aged 3y 7m at death.)^1,2 He was the son of Nicholas Vey and Isabella Cassandra Baker. Simeon Vey died on 25 November 1912 at Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, at age 3; whooping cough.^1,2 He was buried at Church of England Cemetery, Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; Headstone: "In memory of Simeon beloved childe of Nicholas and Cassandra Vey died Nov. 25, 1912 aged 3 years and 7 months. he shall gather the lambs with his arms."¹
     Photo courtesy of "juhearn."³

     Nicholas Vey was born on 2 July 1914 at Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.¹ He was the son of Nicholas Vey and Isabella Cassandra Baker. Nicholas Vey died on 24 November 2002 at G.B.Cross Hospital, Clarenville, NL, Canada, at age 88.¹ He was buried on 27 November 2002 at Bethel United Church Cemetery, Little Heart's Ease, Trinity Bay, NL, Canada.¹
     Passed peacefully away at Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville on Sunday, Nov 24, 2002, Nicholas Vey of Little Heart's Ease, aged 88 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Miriam of 63 years; daughters, Nina (Kent Fairchild) at Lemoore, California, USA and Irene (Jack Peddle) at Hodge's Cove; sons, Milton (Lawana) at Portage La Prairie, MB, Arthur (Shirley) at Orwell Cove, PEI and Kevin (Lexley) at Portage La Prairie, MB; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and a large circle of family and friends. Rested at Fewer's Funeral Home, Little Heart's Ease. Funeral service took place on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, from Bethel United Church, Little Heart's Ease with interment at Bethel United Church Cemetery in Little Heart's Ease. In his memory donations may be made to the Bethel United Church Memorial Fund in Little Heart's Ease.²

     James Rice was born on 12 August 1812 at New Ross, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Michael Rice and Sarrah Maddock.¹ James Rice married Lavinia Stoyles, daughter of John Stoyles and Elizabeth Butler, on 8 November 1843 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; "Levinia Stiles."² James Rice died in February 1867 at Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland, at age 54.³ He was buried at [private garden], Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; Headstone: "Thy will be done. In memory of James Vey beloved husband of Lavinia Vey died Feb. 1869 aged 54 years. Whilst in this tomb our father lies. His spirit rest above..."³
     James Rice was also known as James Vey. Changed his surname to Vey after arriving in Newfoundland and the new name has several variations in spelling, including Vyse, Veyse, etc.¹ He of Southern Bight, Random, Trinity Bay.⁴

     Lavinia Stoyles was born circa 1821 possibly at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.¹ She was the daughter of John Stoyles and Elizabeth Butler.^1,2 Lavinia Stoyles married James Rice, son of Michael Rice and Sarrah Maddock, on 8 November 1843 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; "Levinia Stiles."³ Lavinia Stoyles died on 27 April 1887 at Newfoundland; aged 66.⁴ She was buried at Church of England Cemetery, Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland; Headstone: "We shall meet again. In memory of Lavinia Vey beloved wife of James Vey died April 27th, 1887 aged 66 years. The pain of death are past. Labor and sorrow cease. And life long warfare closed at last. Her soul is found in peace."⁴
     As of 8 November 1843,her married name was Vey.³

     Emmaline Vey was born on 22 August 1853 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. She was the daughter of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles. Emmaline Vey was baptized on 4 September 1853 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. She married Stephen Addy Blundon, son of William Blundon and Annie Robbins.¹
     Her married name was Blundon.¹

     James Charles Vey was born on 1 October 1847 at Newfoundland; illegitimate. He was the son of James Rice and Eliza (????) James Charles Vey was baptized on 20 June 1852 at Bay de Verde, Newfoundland.

     Alfred Vey was born circa 1844 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.¹ He was the son of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles. Alfred Vey married Maria Day on 27 October 1871 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.

     Maria Day married Alfred Vey, son of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles, on 27 October 1871 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.
     As of 27 October 1871,her married name was Vey.

     William James Vey was born circa 1862 at Newfoundland; age at death 84y.² He was the son of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles. William James Vey married Sarah Puddister, daughter of John Puddister, in 1886 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. William James Vey died on 23 November 1946 at Newfoundland. He was buried at Old Church of England Cemetery, Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.²

     Sarah Puddister was born circa 1864 at Newfoundland. She was the daughter of John Puddister. Sarah Puddister married William James Vey, son of James Rice and Lavinia Stoyles, in 1886 at Grates Cove, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland. Sarah Puddister died on 6 September 1950 at NL, Canada; age 86. She was buried at Anglican Cemetery, Long Beach, Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.
     As of 1886,her married name was Vey.

     William Baker married Sarah Hayter.

     Sarah Hayter married William Baker.

     Rebecca Sarah Evans is the daughter of Harry Evans and Irene Jacobs.

     Kabin Andrew Wesley Thomas is the son of Kabin Thomas and Denise Dawne Elizabeth Truog.

     Olga Lea Bennett was born on 25 April 1905 at Mendon, Mercer Co., OH. She was the daughter of Dakota T. Bennett and Anna Mabelle Manning. Olga Lea Bennett married Ralph Wayne Kindred, son of George Washington Kindred and Laura A. Browning, on 28 July 1923. Olga Lea Bennett died in May 1980 at age 75; SSDI lists last benefit paid at Norfolk VA.¹
     Olga Lea Bennett was also known as Kay. As of 28 July 1923,her married name was Kindred. Her married name was Reed. As of 31 August 1951,her married name was Lewis.²      Photo courtesy of David G. Ball of North Vancouver BC Canada.

     Chandler E. Burnham was born on 16 November 1815 at Marshfield, Washington Co., VT.^1,2 He was the son of Erastus Burnham and Violet Roberts.¹ Chandler E. Burnham married Mary Augusta Hitchcock, daughter of Luther Wheatley Hitchcock and Lillias Mariah Dunbar, on 9 July 1857 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT.¹ Chandler E. Burnham married Millie P. Davison, daughter of Leonard Davison and Abigail (????), on 14 February 1871 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT.¹ Chandler E. Burnham died on 27 January 1904 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT, at age 88.¹

     Frederick Dustin Bliss was born on 1 November 1833 at Calais, Washington Co., VT.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Bliss and Mary L. Bailey.¹ Frederick Dustin Bliss married Frances Prescott Hitchcock, daughter of Luther Wheatley Hitchcock and Lillias Mariah Dunbar, on 13 March 1860 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT.²

     Emmaroy Caria Slayton married Henry Carlton Hitchcock, son of Luther Wheatley Hitchcock and Lillias Mariah Dunbar, on 5 September 1865 at Cabot, Washington Co., VT.
     As of 5 September 1865,her married name was Hitchcock.

     Sarah A. White married Charles Nelson Hitchcock, son of Luther Wheatley Hitchcock and Lillias Mariah Dunbar, on 26 June 1870 at Walden, Caledonia Co., VT.¹
     As of 26 June 1870,her married name was Hitchcock.