Jane Beare and Family

Jane Beare was born circa 1816 in Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland. She is the daughter of John Beare and Elizabeth Maynard. Jane sailed to Canada, probably from Queenstown (now Cobh), even though she may have gone from Kilmacsimon Quay below Innishannon, as ships traded between there and New Brunswick, and were glad to return with passengers. About eighty families left Bandon in the early 1800's and founded New Bandon in that Province. We believe she sailed in the company of her brothers Isaac and John. On 7 April 1839 at Trinity Anglican Church, St Johns, New Brunswick, Jane and Josiah Roberts were married by the Reverend Dr. Benjamin Gray. Some years later Jane and Josiah moved to Murray Harbour in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The house where they lived is still in good condition. Josiah had a vessel, a small store and a blacksmith shop. They had seven children: Elizabeth Jane, William James, Louisa Mary, Wesley, John, Josiah and David. Jane died in 1894 and is buried in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Josiah James Roberts was born on 24 October 1817 in Guernsey, Channel Islands, England. He is the son of William Roberts and Dorothy James. Josiah married Jane Beare on 7 April 1839 at Trinity Anglican Church, St Johns, New Brunswick. They were married by the Reverend Dr. Benjamin Gray. Some years later Jane and Josiah moved to Murray Harbour in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The house where they lived is still in good condition. Josiah had a vessel, a small store and a blacksmith shop. They have seven children: Elizabeth Jane, William James, Louisa Mary, Wesley, John, Josiah and David. Josiah died on 3 January 1896 in Murray Harbour, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Elizabeth Jane Roberts was born on 10 February 1840 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She is the daughter of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. Elizabeth married John Adams. She died on 15 February 1884.

William James Roberts was born on 25 April 1842 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the son of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. William married Elizabeth Stewart on 27 September 1865.

Louisa Mary Roberts was born on 4 September 1844 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She is the daughter of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. Louisa married Obediah Hooper. They had seven children. She died on 22 October 1892.

Wesley Roberts was born on 28 December 1846 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the son of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. Wesley married Eleanor Amelia Davy on 27 May 1867. Wesley married Emma Jane Davy on 18 December 1878. The 1881 Census lists him as being a blacksmith. He died in 1914 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

John Roberts was born on 13 April 1849 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the third son and fifth child of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. John married Selina Beck. He died in 1914.

Josiah Roberts was born on 13 July 1851 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the son of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. Josiah married Margaret Henry on 8 July 1873. He died on 9 July 1927 in Kindersley, Saskatchewan, USA.

David Roberts was born on 6 December 1853 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is the son of Jane Beare and Josiah Roberts. David died in 1874.