Anglican Church,
St. Eleanor's,
Prince Co., PEI
St. John's Anglican Church,
St. Eleanor's, Prince Co., PEI
Several years ago when my mother was transcribing my ggg-grandfather Robert Ellis' daybooks she found many references to St. Eleanor's church. It was obvious that Robert had worked on the inside of the church. Some of the entries were just working a day here & there, but on one page was a lengthy passage concerning the finishing of the inside of the church. To read the entries click here. The first church building was built in 1825 but was destroyed by fire on November 22, 1835. Rebuilding was started in 1838 & the outside was finished by 1841*. The interior has been modified many times, even in Robert's lifetime. The staircase was a one time enclosed behind a wall, but has since been restored.
* Info from Memories, a Historic View of St. Eleanor's 1747-1995 by Juanita S. Bryson & Deborah E. Taylor.
Looking towards the front of the church.
Looking back to the entry.
The staircase to the tower as you come in the front of the church.
The enrty & staircase from the back of the church.
Detailing on the stairs.
The original pews were box pews. They had doors & straight sides, which were modified at a later date.
The back of the pews.
The communion rail & one of a set of chairs.
Another style of chair (there are also 2).
The pulpit.
The original organ. This was not made by Robert, but I wonder if he ever played it. It is known that he played the melodian.
The tombstone of Robert, his wife Hannah Darby, his son Cap't John Ellis & granddaughter Robertina.
Caroline Elizabeth Ellis (daughter of Robert) & her husband Harry C. Green.
Benjamin Darby & his wife Sarah (The widow Bremble).
An early loyalist settler, & father of Hannah Darby.
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