Our Genealogy - Person Sheet
Our Genealogy - Person Sheet
NameJohn Starr Trites 
51, 2C5R, M
51, 2C5R, MBirthca 1819, New Brunswick84
Memoage 32 in 1851 census in Salisbury, Westmorland Co., New Brunswick
Death1 Sep 1889, Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada51
ReligionBaptist9
FatherLudovic (Lewis) Trites Esq. , M (1785-1863)
MotherDebra Gore , F (1791-1832)
Spouses
Marriage3 Jan 1839, Hopewell, Albert Co., New Brunswick51
ChildrenJohn Starr , M (1841-1894)
Marriage30 Aug 1842, Salisbury Parish, Westmorland County, New Brunswick51
ChildrenJames E. , M (ca1843-1865)
Matilda S. , F (ca1845-)
William Patterson , M (ca1847-)
Frances A. C. , F (ca1850-1895)
Lila , F (1852-1930)
Maud L. , F (ca1853-)
Julia S. , F (1854-)
Frank Percy , M (1857-)
George P. , M (1864-)
Evelyn Bertha , F (1865-)
L. Carl , M (ca1868-)
Marriage13 Feb 1878, Nictaux, Nova Scotia, Canada51
Notes for John Starr Trites
Listed in 1851 census, age 32, with wife Fanny and children James E., Matilda S, and William P. and Fanny E. in Salisbury, Westmorland Co., New Brunswick, occupation Farmer.84
Listed in 1881 census with wife Annie and children Maud, Carl and Frank in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, occupation Track Master.9
Listed in 1881 census with wife Annie and children Maud, Carl and Frank in Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, occupation Track Master.9
Obituaries notes for John Starr Trites
Date : September 2, 1889
Newspaper : The Times, Moncton
“We record with regret this morn, the death of John S. TRITES, an old resident at Moncton and one well known all along the line of the I.C.R. Mr. Trites was in the railway service about 30 years, latterly being trackmaster between St. John and Amherst, but was superannuated about two years ago. A short time after he had a stroke of paralysis and has since been in a very feeble state. Deceased was a son of Louis TRITES who emigrated from Germany and was one of the oldest residents of Moncton. He was for 50 years a member of the Baptist church and had been identified with the masonic body for about 30 years. Mr. Trites leaves two brothers and one sister. Abel G. TRITES, Petitcodiac, Thomas T. TRITES, St. John and Mrs. Rufus SMITH, Salisbury. His sons are J.S. TRITES, merchant in Sussex; Capt. Frank B. TRITES of barque "Stillwater", L. Carl TRITES, now in New York; his daughters, Miss Maude TRITES, Mrs. W.B. GEROW, St. John; Mrs. Francis ESTABROOKS, Mrs. J.S. TUPPER, Mrs. Thos. ESTABROOKS, Sackville. The funeral will take place tomorrow under masonic auspices. Service in the house at 13:30, cortage to leave 14 o'clock.”51
Date : September 4, 1889
Newspaper : The Times
“The funeral of late John S. TRITES took place from his residence Fleet Street. Rev. W.B. Hinson conducted the services at the house, Messrs. Campbell and Prince, also taking part. The route of the funeral procession was down Highfield and Main streets and thence to the Rural Cemetery where the burial took place in accordance with the masonic ceremony. (see original)”51
Date : September 6, 1889
Newspaper : Kings County Record
“John S. TRITES, an old resident of Moncton and well known in Sussex as the father of John S. TRITES, one of our merchants, died Sunday. Deceased had been in the railway employ for 30 years. Latterly he was employed as trackmaster between St. John and Amherst and about two years ago was superanuated. Shortly after he had a stroke of paralysis. He has been a member of the First Baptist Church for about 50 years and has been connected with the Masons nearly thirty years. Two brothers and one sister survive him being Thomas T. TRITES of St. John, A.G. TRITES, Petitcodiac and Mrs. Rufus SMITH of Salisbury. He leaves five daughters and four sons viz., Mrs. W.B. GEROW, Mrs. F. ESTABROOKS, Mrs. J.S. TUPPER, Mrs. T. ESTABROOKS and Miss Maud TRITES. His sons are: Capt. Frank TRITES, J.S. TRITES, Carl TRITES and George TRITES. The funeral took place Tuesday under Masonic auspices.”51
Newspaper : The Times, Moncton
“We record with regret this morn, the death of John S. TRITES, an old resident at Moncton and one well known all along the line of the I.C.R. Mr. Trites was in the railway service about 30 years, latterly being trackmaster between St. John and Amherst, but was superannuated about two years ago. A short time after he had a stroke of paralysis and has since been in a very feeble state. Deceased was a son of Louis TRITES who emigrated from Germany and was one of the oldest residents of Moncton. He was for 50 years a member of the Baptist church and had been identified with the masonic body for about 30 years. Mr. Trites leaves two brothers and one sister. Abel G. TRITES, Petitcodiac, Thomas T. TRITES, St. John and Mrs. Rufus SMITH, Salisbury. His sons are J.S. TRITES, merchant in Sussex; Capt. Frank B. TRITES of barque "Stillwater", L. Carl TRITES, now in New York; his daughters, Miss Maude TRITES, Mrs. W.B. GEROW, St. John; Mrs. Francis ESTABROOKS, Mrs. J.S. TUPPER, Mrs. Thos. ESTABROOKS, Sackville. The funeral will take place tomorrow under masonic auspices. Service in the house at 13:30, cortage to leave 14 o'clock.”51
Date : September 4, 1889
Newspaper : The Times
“The funeral of late John S. TRITES took place from his residence Fleet Street. Rev. W.B. Hinson conducted the services at the house, Messrs. Campbell and Prince, also taking part. The route of the funeral procession was down Highfield and Main streets and thence to the Rural Cemetery where the burial took place in accordance with the masonic ceremony. (see original)”51
Date : September 6, 1889
Newspaper : Kings County Record
“John S. TRITES, an old resident of Moncton and well known in Sussex as the father of John S. TRITES, one of our merchants, died Sunday. Deceased had been in the railway employ for 30 years. Latterly he was employed as trackmaster between St. John and Amherst and about two years ago was superanuated. Shortly after he had a stroke of paralysis. He has been a member of the First Baptist Church for about 50 years and has been connected with the Masons nearly thirty years. Two brothers and one sister survive him being Thomas T. TRITES of St. John, A.G. TRITES, Petitcodiac and Mrs. Rufus SMITH of Salisbury. He leaves five daughters and four sons viz., Mrs. W.B. GEROW, Mrs. F. ESTABROOKS, Mrs. J.S. TUPPER, Mrs. T. ESTABROOKS and Miss Maud TRITES. His sons are: Capt. Frank TRITES, J.S. TRITES, Carl TRITES and George TRITES. The funeral took place Tuesday under Masonic auspices.”51
Notes for John Starr & Ruth (Family)
Date : January 12, 1839
County : Saint John
Place : Saint John
Newspaper : New Brunswick Courier
“m. Hopewell (Albert Co.) 3rd inst., by Rev. Joseph Crandall, John S. TRITES / Ruth DICKSON third d/o William DICKSON”51
County : Saint John
Place : Saint John
Newspaper : New Brunswick Courier
“m. Hopewell (Albert Co.) 3rd inst., by Rev. Joseph Crandall, John S. TRITES / Ruth DICKSON third d/o William DICKSON”51
Notes for John Starr & Caroline Frances (Fanny) (Family)
Date : September 3, 1842
County : Saint John
Place : Saint John
Newspaper : New Brunswick Courier
“m. Tuesday, by Rev. I.W.D. Gray, John S. TRITES, Salisbury (West. Co.) / Frances PITFIELD fourth d/o Geo. PITFIELD, Esq., same place.”51
County : Saint John
Place : Saint John
Newspaper : New Brunswick Courier
“m. Tuesday, by Rev. I.W.D. Gray, John S. TRITES, Salisbury (West. Co.) / Frances PITFIELD fourth d/o Geo. PITFIELD, Esq., same place.”51
Notes for John Starr & Annie H. (Family)
Date: February 20 1878
County: Saint John
Place: Saint John
Newspaper: The Daily Telegraph
“m. At residence of bride's father, 13th inst., by Rev. Blakeney, assisted by Rev. Mr. Parker, J.S. TRITES, Esq., Sackville (West. Co.) N.B. / Annie H. MORSE d/o Daniel MORSE, Esq., Nictaux, N.S.”51
County: Saint John
Place: Saint John
Newspaper: The Daily Telegraph
“m. At residence of bride's father, 13th inst., by Rev. Blakeney, assisted by Rev. Mr. Parker, J.S. TRITES, Esq., Sackville (West. Co.) N.B. / Annie H. MORSE d/o Daniel MORSE, Esq., Nictaux, N.S.”51