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By email of 1 Jul 2000, Audrey Roy brings to our attention the following family with which we have combined information found in Ancestry.com :

1. Hugh Harvey Prentice was b. c. 1820 in Scotland and d. c. 1870 in Champion Siding, Quebec, Canada per Ancestry.com .

Note: The above website says he was b. 1810 in Cambusnethan, but that is a different Hugh Prentice. See our Summer 2002 article entitled Archibald Prentice of Cambusnethan.

He m. Isabella Tibbey Irvine on 27 Oct 1853, New Brunswick, Canada. She was b. 19 Jun 1833, Millsteam, Matapedia, Quebec, and c. c. 1900. An Ancestor Chart for her can be found at Ancestry.com . Children of Hugh and Isabella:

1. Alexander Prentice, b. c. 1854, Lower Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [2]
2. Thomas Prentice, b. c.
3. Elizabeth Mary Prentice, b. c. 1855
4. Daniel (David) Irvine Prentice, b. 17 Jun 1859, Lower Canada, Matapedia Bonaventure, Canada, and d. 27 Dec 1928, Jardine Brook, New Brunswick, Canada. He m. Margaret McDavid in 1896, Metapedia. She was b. c. 1875, Restogouche, Acale, Nova Scotial. Children per Ancestry.com :
   1. J. Sarah Prentice, b. 7 Sep 1893.
   2. George Maxwell Prentice, b. c. 1897, Quebec, and d. c. 1953. He m. Etta McNaughton c. 1915. She was b. 10 Apr 1897. They had 1 or more children, including:
      1. Arnold Daniel Prentice, b. 3 Sep 1928, Jardine Brook, New Brunswich, Canada, and d. 14 Apr 1998, Hampton, New Brunswick, Canada. He m. Miss LeVasseur. Children per Ancestry.com :
         1. (dau.) Prentice.
         2. (son) Prentice. He m. Miss Hunter and had a son and daughter.
         3. (dau.) Prentice.
         4. (son) Prentice.
   3. Blanch Prentice, b. c. 1901.
   4. Percy Howard Prentice, b. 13 Mar 1906, Restigouche Co., N.B. . . . . . . . . . . . . [1.10]
5. James Prentice, b. c. 1860, Lower Canada. Apparently d. as an infant.
6. James McGregor Prentice, b.Aug 1862, New Brunswick, Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [3]
7. Hugh Prentice, b. 6 Mar 1872, Matapedia, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . [4]
8. James William Prentice, b. c. Aug 1862 in New Brunswick, Canada. James' occupation was that of a Restaurant & Hotel Owner/Manager. He m. Jennie Sampair on 23 Mar 1885, Cumberland, Barron, WI. She was the daughter of Amez (Emile) Sampair and Ellen Brown and was b. 13 Aug 1868 in WI and d. 2 Jan 1959, Seattle, King, WA.
   Note: James and Jennie appear in the 1900 Big Bend Town, Chippewa Co., WI census with their children. Apparently James died before 1920 because Jennie appears in the 1920 Seattle, Kings Co., WA census as the wife of Louis A. Prentice, b. c. 1865 in Canada and naturalized a US citizen in 1867.

   Children of James and Jennie:

   1. Louis Hugh Prentice, b. c. 1886, WI and d. 19 Dec 1918, Seattle, King Co., WA.

      On 31 Aug 1904, St. Paul, MN, Louis m. Lillian M. Wood. She was b. 1 Dec 1885 in WI and d. 6 Dec 1948 in Pacific Beach, WA. Lillian was the dau. of William Wood and Kate Maxy. In the 1920 Seattle census, Lillian is living with Louis M. Prentice and his wife, Jennie, and Lillian is called their Daughter in Law. Children of Louis and Jennie:

      1. James William Prentice, b. 13 Jan 1907, WI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [5]
      2. Katherine B. Prentice, b. c. 1908, WA.
      3. Louis Hugh Prentice, b. c. 1917, WA. He m. Ada Leona Packenham.

   2. Robert Prentice, b. c. 1888. He m. Cora Mae. Children:
      1. Robert Prentice
      2. Hugh McGregor Prentice
      3. Guy Prentice

1.10 Percy Howard Prentice, b. 13 Mar 1906, Flatlands, Restigouche Co., New Brunswick, Canada.

He m. Myra Agnes Long. She was b. c. 1909 in Prince William, New Brunswich, and d. 2 Feb 2009 in the Wolfville Nursing Home, Kings County, Nova Scotia. She was a daughter of the late Murray Long and Emma Jane Hayward. Her obituary in The Chronicle Harold of 5 Feb 2009 reads as follows:

PRENTICE, Myra Agnes 100, of Wolfville, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009, in Wolfville Nursing Home, Kings Co., Nova Scotia. Born in Prince William, New Brunswick, she was a daughter of the late Murray and Emma Jane (Hayward) Long.

She dedicated her life to her family, her church and her home. She had been employed teaching in the public school system in New Brunswick and took part in many elections acting as a District Returning Officer. She was a member of First Baptist Church Halifax, Nova Scotia, where she had been President and office holder in the Women's Missionary Society, the Women's Auxiliary, Teacher and Superintendent within the Church School and Leader of the Mission Band. She was also Regent of two IODE chapters in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

She is survived by her son, Rev. Dr. Roger Prentice, Wolfville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia; nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Percy Prentice; sisters, Maude Currie, Ruby Trail and Nellie McCabe. Cremation has taken place under the direction of White Family Funeral Home, Kentville and there will be no visitation by family request. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, in First Baptist Church Halifax, Rev. John Boyd officiating.

Burial will take place at a later date in Fredericton Rural Cemetery, New Brunswick. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the Chaplaincy Endowment Fund c/o Acadia University. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line condolences may be directed to: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

Son of Percy and Myra:

1. Rev. Dr. Roger Prentice who in 2009 lived in Wolfville, Kings Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.

2. Alexander Prentice, b. c. 1854, Lower Canada. he 1920 census identifies him as a Laborer, Lumbermill and living in Lake Stevens, Snohomish Co., WA. 1930 South Lake Stevens, Snohomish Co., WA.

He m. Wilhelmina "Minnie" Merbs c. 1891, Price, WI. She was b. c. 1878, Germany. Children per Ancestry.com and census records.:

1. Alexander Prentice, b. Sep 1892, WI. 1900, 1910 at home. 1920 census in Everett, Nohomish Co., WA, with his wife, Grace M., b. c. 1900, AR. 1930 in Lake Stevens, Snohomish Co., WA. Not in SSDI. Children:
   1. Melvin B. Prentice, b. c. 1919, WA. 1920 at home. 1930 not home.
   2. Jack B. Prentice, b. c. 1920, WA. 1930 at home.
   3. Marilyn Druci9lla Prentice, b. c. 1925, WA. 1930 at home.
2. Daniel E. Prentice, b. 1 Apr 1897, WI, obtained his SS# in WI, and d. Aug 1974, age 77, Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. 1900, 1910, 1920 at home. He appears in the 1930 census (Faller, Own Pole Business) in Marion, Snohomish Co., WA, with his wife, Freda, b. c. 1904, WA, and children:
   1. Eileen Prentice b. c. 1921, WA. 1930 at home.
   2. Calvin Prentice, b. c. 1925, WA. 1930 at home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [2.1]
   3. Wayne Prentice, b. c. 1926, WA. 1930 At home.
3. Gladys M. Prentice, b. Mar 1899, WI. 1900, 1910 at home. 1920 not home.
4. Eva Prentice, b. c. 1901, WI. 1910 at home. 1920 not home.
5. Harvey Prentice, b. 8 Nov 1902, WI, obtained his SS# in WA, and d. Sep 1980, Silverdale, Kitsap Co., WA. 1910, 1920 at home. 1930 in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, with his wife, Viola, Foshay, b. 27 Jul 1902, MI, obtained her SS# in NH, and d. Sep 1983, Silverdale, Kitsap Co., WA. She was the dau. of Dowell and Emma Foshay. Children of Harvey and Viola:
   1. Berniece Prentice, b. c. 1926, WA. 1930 at home.
   2. Louis Prentice, b. c. 1927, WA. 1930 at home.
6. Roland Prentice, b. 6 Oct 1910, WA, obtained his SS# in WA, and d. Feb 1983, Burlington, Skagit Co, WA. 1920 at home. Not home in 1930 and not in 1930 census.
7. Stanley Prentice, b. c. 1915, WA. 1920 at home. Not home in 1930 and not in 1930 census. Not in SSDI.

2.1 Calvin Prentice, b. c. 1925, WA. 1930 at home.

He m. Betty Jean Jameson, b. c. 1928 and d. 11 Oct 2011. Her obituary reads as follows:

Betty Jean Jameson Prentice. On October 11, 2011 Betty Jean Prentice passed away at the age of 88 after a long battle with cancer.

Born to Oliver and Marian Jameson, Betty grew up in Monroe, Washington. She graduated from Monroe High School and the University of Washington. She and her husband, Calvin Prentice, were residents of Vancouver, Washington during the last several years and celebrated 63 years of marriage shortly before her death.

Betty was a loving daughter, mother and sister and in turn was easy to love back. She had a great sense of humor and a wicked smile.

She is survived by her husband, Calvin Prentice; her four children, Corey Prentice of Marysville, WA, Joleen Skarberg of Vancouver, Daunell Stirkins of Shoreline, WA and Dan Prentice of Kirkland, WA; and her brother, Ray Jameson of Seattle. She leaves behind seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. Betty made the world a better place for her family and friends. She will be missed by all. A very private gathering was held graveside in Vancouver.

Published in The Herald (Everett) from October 23 to October 25, 2011.

Children of Calvin and Betty per her obituary:

1. Corey Prentice of Marysville, WA,
2. Joleen Prentice. She m. Mr. Skarberg of Vancouver,
3. Daunell Prentice. She m. Mr. Stirkins of Shoreline, WA.
4. Dan Prentice of Kirkland, WA.

3. James McGregor Prentice, b.Aug 1862, New Brunswick, Canada, and d. 30 Apr 1931, Evergreen-Washal, Seattle, King Co., WA,

He m. Jennie Sampair c. 1885. She was b. c. 1869, Canada, and d. 1959. She was the dau. of Amez Sampair (1835-1915) and Ellen Brown (1846-1909). Children per Ancestry.com .

1. Lewis H. Prentice, b. c. 1885, WI, and d. 1918. He m. Lillian M. c. 1905. She was b. c. 1887, WI. Children:
   1. James Prentice, b. c. 1907, WI.
   2. Catherine Prentice, b. c. 1909, WI,

2. Robert L. Prentice, b. c. 1889, WI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [6]

4. Hugh Prentice, b. 6 Mar 1872, Matapedia, Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada, and d. 1 Jan 1933, Snohomish Co., WA. 1900 census in Phillips, Price Co.,WI. 1910 in Hartford, Snohomish Co., WA. 1920 and 1930 Three Lakes, Snohomish Co., WA.

He m. Blanche Florence McKeegan (or Florence Blanche McKeegan). She was b. c. 1883 in WI. Her father was b. in Scotland and mother in WI (per 1910 census). Children per Ancestry.com :

1. Irvin L. Prentice, b. 12 May 1901, WI. Obtained his SS@ in WA, and d,. Mar 1966 at an unspecified location. 1930 census in Three Lakes, Snohomish Co., WA with his wife, Velna, b. 5 Oct 1901, OR, obtained her SS# in WA, and d. 30 Jun 1988, Snohomish Co. WA. She may have had a prior marriage as the 1930 census shows:
   1. Edwards Beesley, stepson, b. c. 1930, WA.
2. Lucille T. Prentice, b. 1903, WI. 1930 not home.
3. Hugh Neil Prentice, b. 1907, WI, and d. 1932
4. Howard Prentice, b. 1 Aug 1908, WI, obtained his SS# in WA, and d. Oct 1969, Snohomish Co. WA. 1930 at home
5. Walter H. Prentice, b. c. 21 Dec 1910, WA, obtained his SS# in WA, and d Jul 1976, Snohomish Co., WA. 1930 at home.
6. Everett M. Prentice , b. 11 Aug 1913, WA, obtained his SS# in WA, and d. 1 Apr 2002, Snohomish Co., WA. 1930 at home.
7. Gordon M. Prentice, b. 13 Mar 1916, WA, obtained his SS# in WA, and d. Dec 1982, Snohomish Co. WA. 1930 at home.

5. James William Prentice, b. 13 Jan 1907, WI and d. 10 Aug 1959, Tacoma or Seattle, WA.

He m. Faye Rosalie Shepardson on 14 Jul 1927 in Port Gamble or Seattle, WA. She was b. 3 Mar 1903, Kelso, WA. She was the dau. of Arthur Shepardson and Orpha Belle Knoles. At home in 1920 Seattle census. Children:

1. Charmalee Jane Prentice, b. 16 Dec 1927, Hoquiam, WA.
2. James Arthur Prentice, b. 19 May 1928, Seattle,WA. He m. Gloria Mae Daniels on 18 Jul 1955, Coeur d'Alene, ID. Children:
   1. Rodney Douglas Prentice, b. 16 Apr 1956, Seattle, WA .
   2. Tina Marie Prentice, b. 30 Jan 1959, San Diego, CA.
   3. Jeffery James Prentice, b. 24 Jul 1961, San Diego, CA `

6. Robert L. Prentice c. 1889, WI, and d. before 2010.

He m. Cora M. Waggoner, b. c. 1889, CO. Not in SSDI. Children per census:

1. Robert L. Prentice Jr., b. c. 1913, WA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [7]
2. Hugh MacGregor Prentice, b. 5 Aug 1915, Okanogan, WA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [8]
3. Guy C. Prentice, b. c. 1923, WA. Not in SSDI.

7. Robert L. Prentice Jr., b. c. 1913, WA. He m. Miss Freeman and had a son. Not in SSDI.

He m. Frances Louise Freeman on 31 Aug 1946, Seattle, King Co., WA. She was b. 22 Nov 1915, Seattle, King Co., WA, and d. there 22 Feb 2010. Ancestor Chart for can be found at Ancestry.com . Her obituary appears in The Seattle Times of 20 Mar 2010 as follows:

Frances Freeman PRENTICE Age 95, went home to be with her heavenly Father on February 22, 2010. Frances was born November 24, 1915 to Carl and Nellie Freeman. After her mother passed away when she was four years old, Frances was raised by her father Carl and Margaret Freeman.

Frances became a waitress when she was young and enjoyed this job late into her life. In the 1940's, while she was living in Seattle, she met and married Robert L. Prentice. Together Frances and Bob had two wonderful sons, Daniel and Larry. Frances lived a wonderful life in her, very memorable, "pink house" in Ballard. Her home was filled with warm memories from the early days with her young boys and the many memorable experiences she enjoyed with her three grandchildren. Plum picking in the backyard, trips to the library, and walks to The Bluff. One of her favorite annual events was the spring bloom of lilacs, which would invite all of her family over to gather the blossoms and fill their homes with the sweet scent of her beautiful flowers. Visits from her family were welcomed by the scrumptious smell of scrambled eggs with bacon, home fries, and lemon-meringue pie; all washed down with home-made "orange soda."

Frances taught us what it meant to be a good neighbor and friend; as she reached out to so many in her community. For many years, Frances and her neighborhood friends on Sunset Hill took great pride and joy in watching over each other. A strong Christian who loved and served the lord, Frances' faith has enriched all of our lives.

Frances was preceded in death by Bob Prentice, sister Jean Theiss and son Larry Prentice. She is survived in death by brother John Edward Freeman, son Daniel Freeman Prentice, and three grandchildren Aaron, Mackenzie and Tanner.

Frances has been laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Queen Anne hill in Seattle. For information regarding the Memorial Service please contact and leave a message at (206) 325-6688. From a glimmer in the stars above, the twinkle in Frances' eye will shine down on us, and fill our hearts; as we are so thankful for having Frances in our lives.

Children of Robert and Frances:

1. Daniel Freeman Prentice.
2. Larry Prentice, b. 1947 and d. 2010.

8. Hugh MacGregor Prentice, b. 5 Aug 1915, Okanogan, WA and d. 26 Feb 1993, Newport Beach, CA (per SSDI). He served as a PFC in the Army in WW II. Bur. at Sec. 26, Site 890, Riverside Nat. Cem., Riverside, CA.

He m. Thelma Grace Johnson. She was b. 7 Mar 1917, Iregon, OR, and d. 8 Feb 1991, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA. Bur. with her husband. An Ancestor Chart for her can be found at Ancestry.com . Children:

1. Bonnie Jean Prentice, b. 23 Mar 1950. She m. Robert Freedman and had a son, Mathew Freedman, and daughter, Melinda Freedman, per Bonnie Freedman, email, 6 Jan 2012.
2. Hugh MacGregor Prentice, Jr., b. 24 Dec 1939.
3. Gary Eugene Prentice, b. 11 Jul 1940. He m. 1st Virginia Hauser and had a dau., Catherine. He m. 2nd Myrtle Deakins.
4. William Scott Prentice, b. 10 Aug 1948. He m. Jill Cook.

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Footnote from Audrey Roy: "I noticed on Daniel's marriage cert. the witness to their wedding was Thomas McDougall of Matapedia. He is the one that married Isabelle Irvine, Daniel's father. I haven't found what year Hugh died.

"In the Provincial Archives a William W. Prentice born Edinburgh, Scotland son of John Prentice and Margaret Wilson married in 1911, was listed same time as my grandparents married in 1915. So far my family and second cousins have told me that the Prentice's in NB or Que. are all related. Maybe jumping ahead, could be the brother of Hugh born in NS. and may not be related at all."