Joseph Reuben HEISLER

Birth:
21 Jun 1874
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:
28 May 1946
Burial:
Pine Hill Cem., Chester, N.S. Canada
Marriage:
21 Feb 1895
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                   Reuben started the Heisler Marina in Chester, NS in 1924.



Joseph Reuban Heisler was known as a Wooden Schooners builder which sailed out of Tancook Island, N.S. Canada. The names of the schooners were:

Schooner Name:		Yeah built in:		Tonnage:		Length

1. Matilda H			1906			12			40
2. Tacoma			1906			11			40.2
3. Bonnie B.			1908			19			48.4	
4. Irbessa			1908			17			41.6	
5. Victor S.			1908			12			40.2
6. Hattie M.J.			1909			12			42.2
7. Shiloh			1909			22			46.2
8. Violet F.			1909			12			42.2
9. Blackbird 111		                1910						49
10. Edna H. 			1910			17			47
11. Meemie			1910-1912					45
12. Rosie L.			1910			20			47.6
13. Gladys E.B			1911			24			47.2
14. Hazel C			1911			12			40.8
15. H.C.R.			1911			18			43.6
16. Margery Irene		1911			12			40.2
17. Vera May			1911			23			46.6
18. Zoa H.			1911			17			44.8
19. Drama			1912			11			40.1
20. Gladys Irene		1912			17		            46.3
21. Margaret E.		1912			11		            39.8
22. N.A.F.			1912			24		            48
23. Ovila			1912			24		            49.2
24. Shianne			1912			17		            47
25. Malada			1913			22		            47.2
26. Mary K.			1912			15		            45
27. Helen Viola		            1914			14		           42.8
28. Peggy			1914			12		           40.7
29. Etta L.			1915			25		           48.5
30. Gertrude M.B.		1915			18		           42
31. Guarantee			1915			11		           40.2
32. Silver Oak			1917			40		           62.4
33. Opal June			1918			16		           42.5
34. Violet B.			1922			12		           40
35. Sea Gull			1923					           38
Celest A. STEVENS
Birth:
17 Sep 1877
Death:
4 Aug 1967
Burial:
New Baptist Cemetery, Chester, Nova Scotia
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Meritha HEISLER
Birth:
28 Dec 1895
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:
4 Aug 1967
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Hazel Belle HEISLER
Birth:
11 Mar 1897
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:
4 Jun 1904
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
 
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Nellie Myrtle HEISLER
Birth:
24 Jun 1898
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:
15 Jul 1989
East Chester, N.S. Canada
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Olive Jean HEISLER
Birth:
27 Feb 1900
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:
1981
Nova Scotia
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                   Levy, Mary Esther Heisler---87, Chester, died Friday in Shoreham Village, Chester. Born in Big Tancook Island, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Celesta (Stevens) Heisler. She was a member of Little Tancook Baptist Church, Little Tancook. She was a life member of Women's Missionary Society, Chester United Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Andrew, Halifax; John, Little Tancook Island; Joseph Seabright; three daughters, Frances (Mrs. Jessen Levy), Little Tancook Island; Meretha (Mrs. Bruce Cleveland), Tobemory, Ont.; Audrey (Mrs. John Mosher), Chester; six sisters, Nellie (Mrs. Arden Corkum), Chester; Ann (Mrs. Tom Doolen, Boston; Heddie ( Mrs. Fred DeMont), St. Croix, Hants County; June (Mrs. Walter Corkum), Chester; Celesta (Mrs. Clarence William), Ottawa; Betty (Mrs. Robert Cummington), Sutherland's River; three brothers, Benjamin Heisler, East Chester; Joseph Heisler, Blandford; Reuben Heisler, East Chester; 31 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel; son, Robert; two brothers, Owen, Fred; two sisters, Zoe, Olive. The body is in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral will be held 2:30 pm today, United Baptist Church, Rev. Bernard Armstrong officiating. Burial in Pinehill Cemetery, Chester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.

Levy, Mary Esther Heisler---87, Chester, died Friday in Shoreham Village, Chester. Born in Big Tancook Island, she was the daughter of the late Reuben and Celesta (Stevens) Heisler. She was a member of Little Tancook Baptist Church, LittleTancook. She was a life member of Women's Missionary Society, Chester United Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Andrew, Halifax; John, Little Tancook Island; Joseph Seabright; three daughters, Frances (Mrs. Jessen Levy), LittleTancook Island; Meretha (Mrs. Bruce Cleveland), Tobemory, Ont.; Audrey (Mrs. John Mosher), Chester; six sisters, Nellie (Mrs. Arden Corkum), Chester; Ann (Mrs.Tom Doolen, Boston; Heddie ( Mrs. Fred DeMont), St. Croix, Hants County; June (Mrs. Walter Corkum), Chester; Celesta (Mrs. Clarence William), Ottawa; Betty (Mrs. Robert Cummington), Sutherland's River; three brothers, Benjamin Heisler, EastChester; Joseph Heisler, Blandford; Reuben Heisler, East Chester; 31 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel; son, Robert; two brothers, Owen, Fred; two sisters, Zoe, Olive. The body is in Davis Funeral Home, Chester. Funeral will be held 2:30 pm today, United Baptist Church,Rev. Bernard Armstrong officiating. Burial in Pinehill Cemetery, Chester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.
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Designed and built the Chester "C" class racing yacht.
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                   Heisler,Reuben Stevens Jr.- 81, East Chester,died March 8,1996, at home. Born at Big Tancook Island, he was the son of the late Reuben and Celeste(Stevens) Heisler.He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters; St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester and Chester Basin Royal Canadian Legion,
Heisler,Reuben Stevens Jr.- 81, East Chester,died March 8,1996, at home. Born atBig Tancook Island, he was the son of the late Reuben and Celeste(Stevens) Heisler.He was a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters; St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester and Chester Basin Royal Canadian Legion,
Everett Branch 88. He was a retired shipwright.Surviving are daughters,Una (Mrs.Dale Knock), Maders
Cove; Paula (Mrs.Foster Fleet); East River; Sharon (Mrs. Donald Bremmer), Chester; sons, Reuben, Marriotts Cove; Richard, The Lodge,Hubbards; John, Canaan; Michael, Windsor Road; sisters, June (Mrs.Walter Corkum), Chester; Annie, Maryland,USA; Hattie Demont, Windsor Road; Betty (Mrs. Robert Cunningham),New Glasgow; Celeste, Ottawa; brothers, Benjamin, Chester; Joseph, Blandford;24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edith V. Bond; son, David Lloyd; sisters, Nellie, Mary, Zoe; brother, Owen, Fred. Visitation 2-4.7-9 p.m. Sunday in

Cove; Paula (Mrs.Foster Fleet); East River; Sharon (Mrs. Donald Bremmer), Chester; sons, Reuben, Marriotts Cove; Richard, The Lodge,Hubbards; John, Canaan; Michael, Windsor Road; sisters, June (Mrs.Walter Corkum), Chester; Annie, Maryland,USA; Hattie Demont, Windsor Road; Betty (Mrs. Robert Cunningham),New Glasgow; Celeste, Ottawa; brothers, Benjamin, Chester; Joseph, Blandford;24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Edith V.Bond; son, David Lloyd; sisters, Nellie, Mary, Zoe; brother, Owen, Fred. Visitation 2-4.7-9 p.m. Sunday in
Davis Funeral Home,Chester. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Monday  in St.Peter's Lutheran Church, Chester,Rev.
Robert Rock officiating. Burial in church cemetery. Donations to St. Peter's Luthern Church or any charity.


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Celesta Augusta Elizabeth HEISLER
Birth:
17 Sep 1877
Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death:
4 Aug 1967
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Meritha HEISLER
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Joseph Reuben Heisler - Celest A. Stevens

Joseph Reuben Heisler was born at Big Tancook Island, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada 21 Jun 1874. His parents were Benjamin George Heisler and Eliza Stevens.

He married Celest A. Stevens 21 Feb 1895 . Celest A. Stevens was born at 17 Sep 1877 daughter of Amos Henry Stevens and Augusta Mason .

They were the parents of 21 children:
Meritha Heisler born 28 Dec 1895.
Hazel Belle Heisler born 11 Mar 1897.
Nellie Myrtle Heisler born 24 Jun 1898.
Olive Jean Heisler born 27 Feb 1900.
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Celesta Augusta Elizabeth Heisler born 17 Sep 1877.
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Joseph Reuben Heisler died 28 May 1946 .

Celest A. Stevens died 4 Aug 1967 .