Belleisle
It becomes our painful duty at this time to chronicle the death of Mrs. Eliza Wade the oldest and one of the most respected residents of Belleisle. She succumbed to a severe attack of lagrippe on Tuesday, the 23rd inst. She was the daughter of the late John Troop, of Granville, and grand-daughter of the late Major Abraham Gesner, a Loyalist, who moved here during the American revolution. She was born near Wilmot, on the 17th day of April 1809 and would in a few days have reached her 88th birthday. She married John Wade in the early years of her womanhood; they moved to Bridgetown, where for many years her husband carried on the boot and shoe business quite extensively. Mrs Wade was the mother of eight children, two sons and six daughters, five of whom survive her. Her eldest son was killed at sea some years some years ago. Mrs. N.K. Clements, of Yarmouth and Mrs. Hettie Mack, of Maxwelton, Digby Co., are her daughters; two died young and two reside with their brother, the youngest son, on the homestead. Over forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wade with their family moved to Belleisle, having purchased what was known as the Ruggles property, where they have resided until their decease. She survived her husband about eight years. Mrs. Wade during all her years of life has been a most exemplary Christian woman, a devoted and affectionate wife, a kind loving mother, a most devoted and zealous member of the Church of England. Her remains were laid beside her husband's in the cemetery of St. Mary on Friday last, the Rev. F.P. Greatorex officiating. --- Bridgetown Monitor
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From the Yarmouth Light:1897: April 1st issue