EUGENE DAVID WALTERS (1864-1934) (Last Updated: December 08, 2015)
Eugene David WALTERS was born Sep 22, 1864 in Plaistow, Sussex, England, son of BRAZIER (?) and Henry WALTERS (1841-1874).
Eugene studied to be a Baptist Minister; spent some time as a missionary in Jamaica.
A Missionary in Jamaica
On Aug 11, 1889 Eugene married Eva Victoria NEEDHAM in Kingston, Jamaica, daughter of Julia JENKINSON and Jonathan NEEDHAM (1821-1900). On Feb 28, 1891 their first child, Geraldine, was born in Savannah-la-mar, WI, Jamaica.
In 1892 son Howard was born in Monticello, Minnesota (USA) where Eugene studied to become a Medical Doctor. Eugene’s last three children were born in England; Doris in 1894, Janet in 1896 and Francis (Frank) in 1898.
Circa 1902: Eugene Walters with daughters Janet, Doris and Geraldine (From Penny Adamson)
Immigration to Canada (Stonewall, Manitoba)
In 1903 Eugene came to Canada as a Baptist Minister. His first mission was at Stonewall, Manitoba.
Census of 1906 in the Village of Stonewall: Reverend Eugene WALTERS, age 41; wife Eva, age 39. Children: Geraldine (age 15), Howard (13), Doris (12), Janet (10) and Francis (age 7).
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Census of 1911 in Winnipeg (791 McMillan): Eugene WALTERS, Doctor, Baptist, age 48; wife Eva, age 45. Children: Geraldine (age 20), Howard (18), Morris (17), Janet (14) and Francis (age 12).
Summer Cottage in Petersfield, Manitoba
In 1912 Eugene WALTERS bought a cottage at St Louis (now Petersfield). Son Frank was then 13 years old and this cottage would later become his home.
Census of 1916 at 791 McMillan Ave in Winnipeg: Dr. Eugene WALTERS, Doctor, age 52; wife Ella, age 49. Children: Doris (age 22), Janet (20) and Frank (age 18).
Census of 1921 at 791 McMillan Ave in Winnipeg: Dr. Eugene WATERS, age 56; wife Eva, age 53. Children: Doris N (age 27), Janet A (24) and Frank(Student, age 22).
In 1927 youngest son Francis married Minnie Ellen FOORD in Winnipeg, daughter of Christina KIRKNESS and Frederick James FOORD (1879-1961). ** MORE ABOUT FREEDERICK JAMES FOORD
On May 9, 1934 Eugene WALTERS died in Winnipeg.
On Nov 9, 1945 Eva (nee NEEDHAM) WALTERS died in Winnipeg.
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