Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
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Northumberland Ancestors of Thomas Herbert and Isabella Embleton
Ancestors of Thomas Herbert and Isabella Embleton
Thomas Herbert (about 1798 - 24 Feb 1862) was the son of Robert Herbert and Isabella Wanless. No birth record can be found but we believe that his father Robert Herbert, who was born about 1768, was the son of Thomas Herbert and Christian Crozer. Back in 1758 Thomas Herbert married Christian Crozer of Yetholm. The Kirk Sessions records state that:
'Thomas Herbert of Kirknewton and Christian Crozer of Yetholm who gave up their names for proclamation in order to marriage 20th October 1758'.
Robert Herbert may have been born at 'Whitehall' on College Burn, a stream that flows north from The Cheviot. 'Whitehall' is in Kirknewton Parish and Thomas senior was also 'of Kirknewton'. It is an easy walk across the hills, and across the border, to get to Yetholm in Scotland.
Robert's wife Isabella Wanless was born about 1766 in Morebattle, Roxburghshire. Isabella's father was George Wanless who is believed to have been born ca. 1727/1728 at 'Woodside', a farm about 3 miles down the valley from Auchope, Roxburghshire.
George was christened on 31st March 1728 in Morebattle, Roxburghshire. His parents were George Wanless (1687/1697 - ?) and Bessie Cairns (or Carnes) (ca. 24 Sep 1696 - ?). Bessie was christened 24th September 1696 in Cavers, Roxburghshire). She was the daughter o George Cairns (birth and death dates unknown).
Kirk Yetholm Church: This magnificent church is built of an unusual black granite. The church was built in the 19th century, replacing an old thatched church. Image courtesy of I. Herbert (June 2003). A full size image of this is available in the Northumberland Image galleriy. George Wanless (1687 / 1697 - ? & Bessie Cairns (Carnes) (ca. 24 Sep 1696 - ) probably went to church at Kirk Yetholm, Yetholm, Roxburgh, Scotland in the 1720s. Thomas Herbert, grandfather of Thomas Herbert (1796) also married Christian Crozer here in 1758.
A John Wanless lived nearby who was probably George Wanless senior's older brother. They are possibly the sons of John Wanless who appears in in the Hearth Tax in that area in the 1690s.
George Wanless (b. 1727/1728 - 10 Nov 1807) married Isabella Douglas (10 May 1730 - 25 Dec 1796), the daughter of Archibald Douglas and Margaret Hair, on the 20th May 1758 in Kirk Yetholm, Roxburghshire. Isabella was born in Kirk Yetholm and died in Auchope, Roxburghshire and was buried in Kirk Yetholm churchyard. When George died he was also buried in the Kirk Yetholm churchyard.
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George Wanless (1727/28 - 10 Nov 1807) & his wife Isabella Douglas (10 May 1730 - 25 Dec 1796) lived at Auchope Farm, Roxburghshire, Scotland and most of their children were born here. (Sourc: T. Ray Wanless, British Coumbia).
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Grave marker of George Wanless (1727/1728 - 10 Nov 1807) and his wife Isabella Douglas (10 May 1730 - 25 Dec 1796). Yetholm Kirkyard, Yetholm, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Inscription reads:
"In memory of the persons under mentioned viz. George Wanles tenant in Auchope died 10.11.1807 aged 80 years Isabel Douglas his wife died 25.12.1796 aged 72 years Margaret their daughter wife to John Henderson died at Hairlaw 28.9.1788 aged 30 years. A child of William Wanles their son Joan Wanles his daughter died 17.5.1809 aged 10 weeks also Mary Cowens his wife died at Bittlestone Hill 6.6.1815 aged 83 years." (Source: T. Ray Wanless, British Columbia,
George and Isabella had the following children:
1758 Archibald married Mary Rutherford, died 1815
1759 Margaret married John Henderson, died 1788
1763 George married Janet Douglas, died 1843
1766 Isabella married Robert Herbert, died 1831
1772 Williammarried 1st Margaret Gray, 2nd Mary Cowans and 3rd Isabella Cowans, died 1838
To obtain more details on the Wanless family you can look up their website at http://www.riverduck.com/wanlessweb
Robert Herbert and Isabella Wanless had the following children:
1794 George died 1st May 1845 at 'Laingshill', Elsdon, Northumberland
~1798 Thomas died 24 Feb 1862, Harvey, York Co., N.B., Canada
1798 Archibald died 7th May 1850 in Great Tosson, Northumberland
1800 Robert died 28th April 1849 at 'The Craig', Elsdon, Northumberland
1802 Isabella died 10th August 1864 at Netherton, near Alwinton
1804 Margaret Jean died 18th April 1812 at Earle near Wooler
buried at Hownam, Roxburghshire
1806 Jane married 26th May 1828 to John Young of Leeds in Alwinton
1808 Christian married 5th November 1830 to George Gibson
died 6th February 1887 at 'Threestoneburn' near Ilderton
1811 Andrew born Earle, near Wooler, Northumberland
1812 William born 4th August in Earle, near Wooler, Northumberland
died 25th February 1876 in Diamond Creek, Victoria
1814 John born Earle, near Wooler, Northumberland
A letter written in Canada in 1893 by John Wanless, nephew of Isabella and son of her brother, John gives a description of their family.
"My father seems to remember things that happened in his boy days better than he can things of later dates and he says Uncle Dick has the Wanless catechism about right. Archibald and William had one sister Isabella, she was married to one Herbert. Their son Thomas Herbert came to America Father thinks about the year 22 or 23 but he does not know what place only he thinks he come to where some of the former ones came to and my father's mother's name was Gray and the first wife of my grandfather William of Biddlestone. His 2nd and 3rd wives were Cowan cousins. The first family was Margaret, George, John "my father," Tibby (Isabella), and William. William was the 7 mo. baby and kept for two months in a fleece of wool on the pot lid. Marg. was married to William Isabella Buckham, Family 7 sons and 2 daughters, 3 sons and 1 girl are dead. My uncle William's family are all dead but one girl. He is living not long ago and quite hearty and fresh. My father's uncle Arch died from home. He went to some of the summer fairs took sick when away and died at a place called Sunsidetownfoot. Archibald's son William my Father's cousin died a few miles from Biddlestone and his cousin Richard who would be about his age if living yet went to school together when his uncle Archibald lived at Fliup?My Father's half brothers and sisters and their families are many of them dead. Archibald's family 3 girls and 1 boy. The girls are married since we left the old country and are now living."
It is probable that all the children, up to Christian (1808) and including Thomas (1796) were born at the property 'Whitehall'. Robert was farming at Earle, near Wooler, when his three youngest sons were born. Robert was listed in the 1827 land tax returns as a tenant at 'Rookland' near Biddlestone in the Parish of Alwinton. At the time of the 1841 census Robert (1768) was a tenant farmer and still at 'Rookland'.
Biddlestone is the ancient seat of the Selby family and Robert was a tenant farmer for Walter Selby of Biddlestone House. From the book 'Upper Coquetdale' by David Dippie Dixon first published 1903:
'The Selby's of Biddlestone in bygone times were buried in the Parish Church of Alwinton, members of the family during the last century being laid in the family vault beneath the chancel; but the late squire, Walter Charles Selby, who died in 1900, leaving an heir to the estates, was buried in a piece of ground, specially consecrated for the purpose, in a sweet sequestered spot, amid the sylvan surroundings of his ancestral park at Biddlestone'
Isabella Herbert's brother William Wanless (1772) lived nearby to her at Biddlestone where he was also a tenant farmer for the Selby family. Isabella died at 'Rookland' on the 29th October 1831. The following memorial inscription is on her grave in the churchyard at Hownam, Roxburghshire:
'Erected by Robert Herbert in memory of his wife Isabella Herbert who died at Rookland 29 Oct 1831 aged 65 years. Also Margaret their daughter who died 18 Apr 1812 aged 8 years'.
Robert and Isabella's son Archibald (1798) was the miller at Great Tosson in Upper Coquetdale about 15 miles to the south of Biddlestone. He first married Ann Turnbull and secondly Margaret Davison. Susan (1847 - 1931), a daughter of his second marriage, moved to the village of Harbottle and was the postmistress there for 50 years.
In 1846, at 78 years of age, Robert died of 'natural decay' at 'Laingshill', near Elsdon, to the south of Alwinton. At the time he was an Elder of the Presbyterian Church at Otterburn. In the 1851 census his sons John (37, married) and Andrew (40, single) were farmers at 'Laingshill'. John and Andrew later moved further south to Durham. 'Laingshill' is named after Edward Laing (1689 - 1761) who was a landholder in the Elsdon area and in documents was always noted as 'of ye hill'. When he died his farm became known as 'Laingshill'.
Robert's place of burial is unknown. He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church at Otterburn at the time of his death. His son George died the year before, also at 'Laingshill' and is buried at Alwinton. Four years later son Archibald of Great Tosson was also buried at Alwinton.
Thomas Herbert (about 1798 - 1862) married Isabella Embleton on 11 th June 1824 at Ilderton. The Bishops Transcripts record for 1824 states:
'Thomas Herbert , Biddlestone of the Parish of Allenton a batchelor and Isabella Embleton of the Haugh-Head of this Parish spinster by banns 11 th June. Witnesses George Embleton, Elizabeth Reed and George Herbert'.
Thomas' father Robert Herbert was a tenant farmer at Earle near Wooler from about 1811. Possibly Thomas met Isabella at the Presbyterian Church in Wooler as both families attended church there at the time. In about 1822 the Herbert family moved to Rookland near Biddlestone and Alwinton.
In 1837 Thomas was a miller at Coldgate Mill which is situated on Harthope Burn just where it flows out of the Cheviot Hills to the south of Wooler and very near Haugh Head. In June of that year Thomas and Isabella with five of their children emigrated from Berwick-upon-Tweed on the 'Cornelius'. They settled at Harvey Settlement, New Brunswick, and that is where their last two children were born.
Isabella Embleton (1804 -1892) was the daughter of George Embelton and Margaret Davison. George was a joiner at Haugh Head having moved there from Longframlington. George and Margaret had ten children and Isabella was the second of them. George Embleton died in 1833 and his wife Margaret in 1836. Isabella's sisters Eleanor (23) and Elizabeth (18) and brother Robert (16) migrated to Canada with them. Isabella's brother William was married with two young children and also migrated (see William Embleton and Jane Runchman file).
We don't have a photograph of Thomas Herbert but we do have one of Isabella as she lived a long life and was able to see the birth of her great great granddaughter.
Large format crayon portrait of five female generations of Isabel Embleton and her descendants taken ca. 1889 based on apparent age of infant Isabel Robison. Those in the photo, descending down the family tree, are: (Far right) Isabella Embleton (b. 9 Jun, 1804 (Haugh Head near Wooler) - 16 Feb 1892 Harvey Station, wife of Thomas Herbert; (third from right) Margaret Ann Herbert (b. 19 Jul 1825 - d. 10 Jan 1913), wife of David Little; (second from right) Isabel Little (b. 20 Jun 1845 - d. 18 Mar 1905), wife of James Embleton; (Far left) Margaret "Maggie" Embleton (b. 19 Jan 1867 - d. 25 Jul 1952), wife of George Robison; (Infant) Isabel Robison (b. 9 Jan. 1888 - d. 18 Dec 1918 of Spanish Flu).
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
first Immigrant Generation
1. Thomas Herbert
Son of Robert Herbert & Isabella Wanless. Born about 1798 in 'Whitehall' on College Burn, a stream that flows north from The Cheviot. 'Whitehall' is in Kirknewton Parish, Northumberland, England. Died 24 Feb 1862 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Marriage: 1824. Ilderton Parish Bishops Transcripts: Thomas Herbert, Biddlestone of the Parish of Allenton a batchelor and Isabella Embleton of the Haugh-Head of this parish, spinster, by Banns June 11. Witnesses: George Embleton, Elizabeth Reed, George Herbert.
(Allenton was old name of Alwinton.) (The marriage information from Ewen Herbert of Victoria, Australia, who did research in England.)
Thomas Herbert, his wife Isabella Embleton, and their children Margaret, age 12, Isabella, age 10, Robert, age 8, Mary, age 3, and Christina, age 1 year; together with Isabella's sisters Eleanor and Elizabeth Embleton, and brother Robert Embleton; and brother William Embleton and his wife Jane and two young sons George and James Embleton came to New Brunswick on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland in 1837. They were among the first settlers of Harvey Settlement. Thomas's occupation on arrival in NB was listed as Miller.
Thomas first got Land Grant Lot #7W, first Tract, Harvey Settlement, 100 acres, and later added other property to his holdings. The original grant was very near the present Village of Harvey and across the road from the present Harvey High School (where Maurice Lister lived). The 1861 Census shows that the Herberts had 300 acres of land--75 improved and 225 unimproved. Cash value of farm was 200 pounds, and value of implements and machinery was 15 pounds. They had 3 horses, 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 4 other neat cattle, 12 sheep, 2 swine, and slaughtered 350 lb. pork. They produced 150 lb. butter, 90 lb. cheese, 55 lb. wool, 15 ton hay, 15 bu. wheat, 300 bu. oats, 30 bu. buckwheat, 6 bu. peas, 5 bu. timothy, 12 bu. turnips and 80 bu. potatoes.
Daughter Christina, age 1 year, is included in a listing of the family after they arrived in NB, but the 1851 Census does not list her (she would have been about 15 years old), so perhaps she died soon after their arrival in NB or sometime prior to 1851. (No record of her death.)
Large format crayon portrait of five female generations of Isabel Embleton and her descendants taken ca. 1889 based on apparent age of infant Isabel Robison. Those in the photo, descending down the family tree, are: (Far right) Isabella Embleton (b. 9 Jun, 1804 (Haugh Head near Wooler) - 16 Feb 1892 Harvey Station, wife of Thomas Herbert; (third from right) Margaret Ann Herbert (b. 19 Jul 1825 - d. 10 Jan 1913), wife of David Little; (second from right) Isabel Little (b. 20 Jun 1845 - d. 18 Mar 1905), wife of James Embleton; (Far left) Margaret "Maggie" Embleton (b. 19 Jan 1867 - d. 25 Jul 1952), wife of George Robison; (Infant) Isabel Robison (b. 9 Jan. 1888 - d. 18 Dec 1918 of Spanish Flu).
Copied from article about Haugh Head, Wooler in local Berwick newspaper (contained in letter to Ewen Herbert, Australia, from Eric Herbert, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 9 Mar 2002): ".....Life in 1837 must have been hard. In this year William Embleton, who ran a joiner's shop at Haugh Head decided to risk crossing the North Atlantic with his young family to settle in Canada. Along with his brother-in-law Thomas Herbert from Coldgate Mill they joined the sailing ship 'Cornelius' at Berwick and with a group of other emigrants from Glendale and Tweedside made the hazardous crossing to New Brunswick, where their descendents still live, in a district named by them Tweedside."
(Information on the Thomas Herbert family was compiled from New Brunswick Census Reports, Church Records, Land Grants records, Marriage records, Birth records, death records, newspaper obituaries, cemetery gravestones, and research done previously on related families.)
He married Isabel Embleton, daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson, 11 Jun 1824 in Haughhead (Parish Of Ilderton). Born 1804 in Branton, England. Christen 25 Jul 1804 in Branton Presbyterian. Died 16 Feb 1892 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. (Believed to be buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery, but her name is not on gravestone.)
They had the following children:
2 i. Margaret Ann Herbert
3 ii. Isabella "Belle" Herbert
4 iii. Robert Herbert
5 iv. Sarah Herbert
6 v. Mary Herbert
7 vi. Christian Herbert
8 vii. George Herbert
9 viii. Eleanor "Jane" Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
2. Margaret Ann Herbert .
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 19 Jul 1825 in Haugh-Head, England. Christen 22 Aug 1825 in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Eng. Died 10 Jan 1913 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Large format crayon portrait of five female generations of Isabel Embleton and her descendants taken ca. 1889 based on apparent age of infant Isabel Robison. Those in the photo, descending down the family tree, are: (Far right) Isabella Embleton (b. 9 Jun, 1804 (Haugh Head near Wooler) - 16 Feb 1892 Harvey Station, wife of Thomas Herbert; (third from right) Margaret Ann Herbert (b. 19 Jul 1825 - d. 10 Jan 1913), wife of David Little; (second from right) Isabel Little (b. 20 Jun 1845 - d. 18 Mar 1905), wife of James Embleton; (Far left) Margaret "Maggie" Embleton (b. 19 Jan 1867 - d. 25 Jul 1952), wife of George Robison; (Infant) Isabel Robison (b. 9 Jan. 1888 - d. 18 Dec 1918 of Spanish Flu).
From newspaper obituary - 1913:
Mrs Margaret Little
Harvey Station, Jan 13 -- Mrs Margaret Little, widow of David Little, and one of the oldest and most respected residents of this place, passed away on Friday morning after a short illness of bronchitis. She was in the 88th year of her age, but her mind and memory were unimpaired till the last.
She was the oldest daughter of Thomas Herbert, one of the first settlers of Harvey and came here with her parents from Northumberland, England, in the year 1837. She resided with her husband on their farm at Little Settlement for nearly forty years and about twenty-eight years ago came to the Station, where she made her home every since. Her husband died about twenty years ago. She reared a large family, only four of whom survive her. They are Mrs Wm. E. Smith and Mrs M. Briggs, of this place, and Thomas and Eben of Coburn. She is also survived by about forty grandchildren. A considerable number of great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a woman of strong character and much more than ordinary intelligence and of very amiable disposition, and had a large circle of friends. She was always ready to help in times of trouble, both by word and deed and held a large place in the affections of the community.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended, despite the cold rainy weather which prevailed.
She married David Little, son of John Little & Janet Heughan, 8 Apr 1844 in Harvey Settlement By Daniel McCurdy, Presbyterian. Born 25 Aug 1816 in Dumfries, Scotland. Died 9 Oct 1892 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Thomas Herbert and Robert Embleton.
David Little came to NB in 1832 with his parents and siblings, and the family first settled in New Maryland, near Fredericton. David and his brothers moved to the Harvey area in the early 1840s and settled on land in the Little Settlement area,
David and his wife Margaret settled on Lot D, in Coburn, and were farmers. David soon amassed a considerable amount of land--the 1861 Census shows that he owned or occupied 100 acres of improved land and 350 acres of unimproved land.
The 1861 Census shows David as 45 years of age, Margaret as 39 years, and six children ranging in age from 16 years to 3 years of age. Two servants lived in their household, James Embleton, age 25, and Sarah Arbuckle, age 20 years. They had one horse, 5 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 5 other neat cattle, 45 sheep, 3 swine, and slaughtered 600 lb. pork. They produced 150 lb. butter, 110 lb. wool, 40 tons hay, 30 bu. wheat, 600 bu. oats, 50 bu. buckwheat, 10 bu. timothy, 50 bu. turnips, 100 bu. potatoes and 40 bu. carrots.
Last Will and Testament of David Little ( Probate Records F11788 PANB No. 444)
Know all men by these presents that I David Little of the Parish of Manners Sutton, Co. York, and Province of New Brunswick, Farmer, being of sound disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament. 1st. I give and bequeath to my son David Allen the south side of the old homestead lot of land which he now occupies the bounds being placed by fences and well known. 2nd. I give and bequeath to my son Ebenezer Little the north side of the old homestead lot of land and also the south east triangle of a lot of land adjoining said homestead lot, said triangle being formed by a little brook on one side and two roads on the other sides containing about 5 or 6 acres more or less. 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Little the lot of land known as the rear lot and on which the said Thomas Little now resides excepting the said South Eastern triangle willed to Ebenezer Little. 4th. I give and bequeath to my sons David Allen and Ebenezer Little conjointly the lot of land known as the swamp lot adjoining the mill pond on the Northeast Magaguadavic river. 5th. I give and bequeath to my oldest son John Little the lot of land at Harvey Station which I last bought from William Embleton and does not include the field next the railroad nor the house and barn nor the privilege of the spring water for the same, said lot not to be taken possession of by the said John Little until the death of his mother, she having to have the use of it during her lifetime. 6th. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret Little should she survive me the house and barn next to the railroad with the privilege of spring water, to be held by her absolutely and at her disposal in any way she may think proper, and it is also my will and desire that said beloved wife shall have two thirds of all my personal property, after paying all my just debts funeral expenses and so forth, and the other third of my personal property it is my will and desire that it shall be paid in equal proportions to my beloved daughters Isabella Embleton, Jane Smith, Mary E. Briggs, Ellen Coburn and Margaret Emma Darling Little, or such of them as may be living at my death, to be held by them respectively for their own private use without the control of any other person whatever. 7th. I ordain and appoint my sons John and Thomas Little as executors of this my last will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand and seal and publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament in the presence of the witnesses named below this 11th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four. Signed sealed published and declared by the said David Little as and for his last will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. (Witnesses: John Taylor, Thomas Robison) Signed: David Little
Details of this family can be found in the book "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan, Jocelean Swan Hall.
They had the following children:
10 i. Isabella Little
11 ii. John D. "Jack" Little
12 iii. Jane "Janie" Little
13 iv. Thomas Herbert Little
14 v. Infant Little (Stillborn)
15 vi. Mary Elizabeth Little
16 vii. David "Allan" Little
17 viii. Eleanor "Ellen" Christina Little
18 ix. Ebenezer "Eben" Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
3. Isabella "Belle" Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 1827 in Eng. Died 21 Apr 1902 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from a notebook kept by Ellie L. Skene, McAdam:
An account of Harvey early, early settlers, told to me by Mrs James Little, Sr., York Mills. She said in the early days she and one of her sisters used to carry butter and eggs to Fredericton 25 miles from their home to exchange for groceries, etc. They would start early in the morning run all the way there and back until they came to a hill which they walked up, in order to get home before dark as they were so afraid of wolves which were at that time. Fifty miles over poor roads was a very long walk for one day. She also said her father, Thomas Herbert, had the first window in his cabin, which was a big event. He cut the frame with his jack knife and got the two or three panes of glass in Fredericton.
Some of the farmers had to dig their potatoes up after planting for food. How very much we owe these brave uncomplaining first settlers in Harvey who worked so hard under such difficulties and made it so much easier for us, their descendants.
-- Ellie L. Skene, McAdam, 5 Nov 1959.
She married James Little, son of John Little & Janet Heughan, 20 Apr 1846 in Harvey Settlement By Daniel McCurdy, Presbyterian . Born 1814 in Dumfries, Scotland. Died 11 Feb 1890 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer/Miller.
From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were William Embleton and Thomas Herbert.
James and Belle first settled on Lot B, third tier, in Coburn, and later moved to York Mills. The 1861 Census shows James as 47 years old, farmer/miller, and Presbyterian. Isabella was 34 years of age, and they had eight children ranging in age from 13 years to 4 months. James Nesbit, age 19, cousin, miller, was living in their household. They owned or occupied 70 acres improved land and 80 acres unimproved land. Cash value of farm was 500 pounds, value of implements and machinery was 20 pounds. They had 3 horses, 4 milch cows, 4 working oxen, 4 other neat cattle, 12 sheep, 6 swine, and slaughtered 400 lb. pork. They produced 100 lb. butter, 48 lb. wool, 20 tons hay, 15 bu. wheat, 300 bu. oats, 2 bu. timothy and 60 bu. potatoes.
James acquired quite a lot of land. Listed are the Land Grants which he received: Lot B, third tier, 100 acres 1842/01/17; W of 50 Little Sett, 50 acres 1858/02/05; 49 on NE Br Magaguadavic R. 50 acres 1862/08/21; 171 Block 31, 200 acres 1867/12/09; and on NE Magaguadavic R. Blk 31, 50 acres 1868/08/21. There were many other land transactions which are not listed here.
James and Belle had ten children, and raised a foster daughter, Fanny Grass, who was born circa 1880, and was known as Fanny Little. (Fanny married John Parker of Magundy on 6 Jun 1906.)
For further information on this family refer to "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan and Jocelean Swan Hall. A write-up on the "History of Upper Mills" written by Clarence Little, March 1974 is included in the Little book.
They had the following children:
20 i. John Little
21 ii. Isabella Little
22 iii. Janet Little
23 iv. Margaret Little
24 v. Thomas "Herbert" Little
25 vi. James Lewis Little (Twin)
26 vii. Robert Archibald Little (Twin)
27 viii. Frederick Little
28 ix. George Marshall Little
29 x. J. Alfred Little
Informal portrait photograph. Eleanor “Jane” (Herbert) Robison (left) and her daughter Eleanor “Ellen” (Robison) Hunter. Eleanor "Jane" Herbert: b. 19 SEP 1842; d 22 JAN 1920. Daughter of Thomas Herbert and Isabel Embleton. Married to Stephen Robison, 14 FEB 1862 in Harvey settlement by Rev. Samuel Johnson. Both are buried in the Robison Family Cemetery. Eleanor "Ellen" Robison: b. 7 May 1865; d 18 JUL 1934. Daughter of Stephen Robison and Eleanor “Jane” Herbert. Married to James Alfred Hunter, 19 MAY 1887. Source: Facebook Page “Old Harvey Photos”. Based on the publication date of the sheet music for K-K-K-Katy on the pump organ in May 1818 and the death of Jane Herbert in January 1920 the photograph was taken between the latter half of 1918 through 1919. Photograph From the collection of Don Moore and posted to FB by Janet Swan Watson on 2021.02.22. Following further editing by Tim Patterson it was posted here on 2022.03.12.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
4. Robert Herbert
Son of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born Approx 1830 in Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng. Died 4 Jan 1911 in St. Kilda, Australia. Buried in Bright Cemetery.
Robert, at age 20 years, sailed from New York, USA aboard the ship "Revenue", and arrived in Melbourne, Australia 16th Oct 1852. Also on the same ship were James Nesbit, age 29 years, farmer, and his wife Isabella Craig, age 29 years. It is believed that when he arrived in Australia, Robert went to the Ovens District (N.E. Victoria) looking for gold, but didn't have much luck. He became a teacher in the Beechworth area and married one of his pupils who had nursed him when he was very ill. He and his family later moved to Melborne where he went into business as a timber and wood merchant (firewood, coke, coal, etc.) at St. Kilda, Melbourne.
His daughters were well know teachers, and they are buried with Robert and his wife. Another daughter is buried nearby.
This family's history has been researched by Ian Herbert, a descendant of Robert's son Charles Goldfinch Herbert.
He married Emma Goldfinch, daughter of John Goldfinch & Emma Ing, 13 Mar 1862 in Morses Creek, Australia. Born 11 May 1845 in London, England. Died 1923 in St. Kilda, Australia.
Emma was married at the home of her parents, John Goldfinch and Emma Ing, at Morses Creek. This settlement became the township of Bright.
They had the following children:
30 i. Thomas John Herbert
31 ii. William George Herbert
32 iii. Emma Jane Herbert
33 iv. Isabel Margaret Herbert
34 v. Alice Mary Herbert
35 vi. James Robert Herbert
36 vii. Martha Elizabeth Herbert
37 viii. Marshall Embleton "Marsh" Herbert
38 ix. Charles Goldfinch Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
5. Sarah Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 1832 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Died 1834 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England.
Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill - Burial records: 1834, Sarah, daughter of Thomas Herbert, Miller, Colgate Hill and his wife Isabella Embleton. Aged 2 years 3 months.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
6. Mary Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 1 Feb 1834 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Christen in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Eng. Died 17 Jun 1915 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
In 1907 Mary travelled to British Columbia to visit sons Bob, Alex and Ken.
2451. Undated informal photograph of and elderly Mary Herbert Robison (Mary Herbert, daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton, 1 Nov 1853 in Fredericton By Rev. Dr. John M. Brooke . Born 1 Feb 1834 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Christen in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, England. Died 17 Jun 1915 in Harvey).
Wife of Marshall Robison (Son of Marshall Robison I & Jane Dickson. Born 24 Oct 1824 in Hawick, Scotland).
Source: Collection of David Robison, Ottawa, Ontario.. Rephotographed by Tim Patterson 13 June 2007.
From newspaper obituary - 1915:
Mrs Mary Robison
The death at Harvey Station on the 17th of Mrs Mary Robison, widow of the late Marshall Robison, removes one of the most highly respected and oldest residents of this part of the country, being 81 years of age. She died at her home after a lingering and painful illness from gangrene. About four years ago it became necessary to have one leg amputated on account of this disease. In spite of this great affliction she continued to be quite active until about eight months ago, when gangrene became rooted in her other foot and gradually spread through her system, causing a very painful death. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thos Herbert, having come here with her parents from England in the year 1837, when she was but three years of age. She was a woman possessed of great kindliness, strength of character and executive ability, and never considered any task heavy when performed for those she loved. Of thirteen children, ten survive her. They are Andrew, William and Allan, of Harvey Station; Frederick, of New Haven, Mass.; Robert, Alexander and Kenneth, of Vancouver, BC; Mrs Robt. A. Little, of York Mills; Mrs John Dore, of Stockton Springs, and Mrs David G. Taylor, of Boston, Mass.
One sister, Mrs Jane Robison, of Harvey Station, also survives. The funeral services were held on Friday at her late home at 3.30 o'clock, the officiating clergyman being Rev. J. F. McKay, of Harvey Station.
She married Marshall Robison, son of Marshall Robison I & Jane Dickson, 1 Nov 1853 in Fredericton By Rev. Dr. John M. Brooke . Born 24 Oct 1824 in Hawick, Scot. Died 11 Jan 1897 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
Marshall came to NB in 1842 with his parents and siblings with the exception of his brother William Robison who arrived in NB in 1837 with the first settlers of Harvey Settlement.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Stephen Robinson, Mary Ann Shay and John Rutherford.
The 1861 Census shows that Marshall owned or occupied 75 acres improved and 330 acres unimproved land. He had one horse, 6 milch cows, 4 other neat cattle, 12 sheep and 4 swine. Produced 400 lb. pork slaughtered, 550 lb. butter, 46 lb. wool, 20 bu. timothy seed, and grew hay, oats, buckwheat, turnip and potatoes.
They had the following children:
39 i. Marshall Robison
40 ii. Thomas Robison
41 iii. William Robison
42 iv. Isabelle "Belle" Robison
43 v. Robert Herbert Robison
44 vi. Jane "Janie" Robison
45 vii. James Robison
46 viii. Margaret Robison
47 ix. Andrew "Dan" Robison
48 x. Alexander "Alex" Robison
49 xi. Stephen "Allan" Robison
50 xii. James "Frederick" Robison
51 xiii. Kenneth Johnson Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
7. Christian Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 14 Mar 1836 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Christen 18 Apr 1836 in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Eng. Died Before 1851 in Harvey Settlement, NB.
Her name was given as "Christian Herbert, daughter of Thomas and Isabella Herbert of Colgate Hill, Parish of Ilderton, born 14 March 1836" was christened 18 Apr 1836, Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Baptismal Roll.
It would appear that Christian was a common girl's name in the Herbert family in England.
Her name was given as Christina in the list of the Herbert family who arrived in NB in 1837.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
8. George Herbert
Son of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 9 Sep 1838 in Harvey. Died 25 Jul 1897 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Farmer on his father's homestead farm.
He married Isabel "Belle" Atcheson, daughter of Andrew Atcheson & Margery Robison, 26 Nov 1862 in Harvey Presbyterian Church . Born 1842 in England. Died 19 May 1882 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB), married by Rev. Samuel Johnson, with witnesses Joseph Embleton and Mary Ann Atcheson.
Isabel came to NB as an infant in 1842 with her parents and two older sisters. Seven siblings were born in NB.
They had the following children:
52 i. Thomas Herbert
53 ii. Margery Herbert
54 iii. Isabella Herbert
55 iv. Jane "Janie" Herbert
56 v. Andrew Atcheson Herbert
57 vi. Margaret Little "Maggie" Herbert
58 vii. Robert Embleton "Bob" Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
second Immigrant Generation
9. Eleanor "Jane" Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 19 Sep 1842 in Harvey. Christen 13 Nov 1842 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 22 Jun 1920 in Harvey. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery.
She married Stephen Robison, son of Marshall Robison & Jane Dickson, 14 Feb 1862 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 17 Oct 1829. Died 1 May 1908 in Harvey. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were George Herbert and Isabell Atcheson.
2451. Undated informal photograph of and elderly Mary Herbert Robison (Mary Herbert, daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton, 1 Nov 1853 in Fredericton By Rev. Dr. John M. Brooke . Born 1 Feb 1834 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Christen in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, England. Died 17 Jun 1915 in Harvey).
Wife of Marshall Robison (Son of Marshall Robison I & Jane Dickson. Born 24 Oct 1824 in Hawick, Scotland).
Source: Collection of David Robison, Ottawa, Ontario.. Rephotographed by Tim Patterson 13 June 2007.
They had the following children:
59 i. Joseph Robison
60 ii. Eleanor "Ellen" Robison
61 iii. George Robison
62 iv. Charles Robison
63 v. Charles Robison
64 vi. Florence Robison
65 vii. Albert Robison
66 viii. Grace Robison
67 ix. Emma Robison
68 x. Alfred Robison
the 4 women are --- children not identified.
Elzina Robison, Emma Saunders, Grace Tracy and
Ellen Hunter.
- taken at the Robison family cemetery)
this was the day of Eleanor Jane *,(Herbert) Robisin's
burial from the location of the grave.
Her husband Stephen is the only other name on the
tall stone.
Elzina Isabell Graham ,
Wife of Charles Robison
Born August 4, 1877 died February 25, 1952,
Daughter of Gilbert and Theresa Graham.
Emma Robison,
Born November 24, 1879 died Oct 14, 1948
Daughter of Stephen Robison and Eleanor jane Herbert.
(married to John Saunders.
Grace Tracy,
Born Janaury 6, 1878 died 1960 (married to Maunsell Tracy) daughter of Stephen Robison and Eleanor Jane Herbert.
Ellen Robison
Born May 7, 1866 died July 18 1934
Daughter of stephen robison and eleanor Jane Herbert.
Married to James alfred hunter.
Informal portrait photograph. Eleanor “Jane” (Herbert) Robison (left) and her daughter Eleanor “Ellen” (Robison) Hunter. Eleanor "Jane" Herbert: b. 19 SEP 1842; d 22 JAN 1920. Daughter of Thomas Herbert and Isabel Embleton. Married to Stephen Robison, 14 FEB 1862 in Harvey settlement by Rev. Samuel Johnson. Both are buried in the Robison Family Cemetery. Eleanor "Ellen" Robison: b. 7 May 1865; d 18 JUL 1934. Daughter of Stephen Robison and Eleanor “Jane” Herbert. Married to James Alfred Hunter, 19 MAY 1887. Source: Facebook Page “Old Harvey Photos”. Based on the publication date of the sheet music for K-K-K-Katy on the pump organ in May 1818 and the death of Jane Herbert in January 1920 the photograph was taken between the latter half of 1918 through 1919. Photograph From the collection of Don Moore and posted to FB by Janet Swan Watson on 2021.02.22. Following further editing by Tim Patterson it was posted here on 2022.03.12.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
third Immigrant Generation
10. Isabella Little
Daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 20 Jun 1845 in Harvey. Christen 27 Jul 1845 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 18 Mar 1905 in Harvey.
She married James Embleton, son of William Embleton & Jane Runchman, 4 Apr 1866 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 5 Apr 1836 in Eng. Died 23 Oct 1901 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Witnesses to marriage were Joseph Embleton and Jane Little.
James Embleton was first married to Mary Lister. (PANB #F15552, p. 432: James Embleton and Mary Lister on Apr 15, 1861 by Samuel Johnson, witnesses Margaret J. Embleton and Edward Lister.) After Mary's death, Jim married Isabell Little.
He lived on the farm known as the Tom Lister farm, near Frog Lake, and had five children from his second marriage. Complete information on this family begins on page 101 in the book, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan and Jocelean Swan Hall.
They had the following children:
69 i. Margaret "Maggie" Embleton
70 ii. Jane "Janie" Embleton
71 iii. Charlotte "Christina" Embleton
72 iv. Mary "Ella" Embleton
73 v. Lillian Isabel "Lillie" Embleton
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
third Immigrant Generation
11. John D. "Jack" Little
Son of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 13 Apr 1847 in Harvey. Christen 27 Apr 1847 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 23 Sep 1905 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
John did not have a middle name but took the initial "D" as a middle name to distinguish him from other John Little in Harvey at that time. He inherited from his father Lot 5 in the village of Harvey. (Original land granted to William Embleton, and later sold to David Little.)
John was married first to Margaret Coburn and had four children. After her death he married Martha Wilson, and had five children in second marriage.
He first married Margaret Ann "Maggie" Coburn, daughter of Andrew Wood Cockburn (Coburn) & Elizabeth Messer, 21 Mar 1877. Born 11 Oct 1855 in Harvey. Died 4 Nov 1884 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Maggie had four daughters: Edith Susanna, Margaret Elizabeth "Lizzie", Jennie and Maude.
They had the following children:
74 i. Edith Susanna Little
75 ii. Margaret Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little
76 iii. Jane "Janie" Little
77 iv. Maude Anna Little Williams
He second married Martha Wilson, daughter of James Jonathan Wilson & Mary Christine Embleton, 25 Nov 1885 in St Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt . Born 21 Jul 1863 in Harvey Sta. Died 26 Dec 1939 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were Herbert Little and Emma Little.
Martha was John Little's second wife. (He was first married to Margaret Coburn and they had four children.) Martha and John had five children. For further information on this family, see page 129 of "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement".
They had the following children:
78 i. David "Odbur" Little
79 ii. Annie Little
80 iii. Mary "Alice" Little
81 iv. Angelena Hughuan Little
82 v. Helen Isabella Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
third Immigrant Generation
12. Jane "Janie" Little
Daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 12 Sep 1850 in Harvey. Christen 12 Oct 1850 in St. Paul's Church Records, Fredericton. Died 20 Oct 1944 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Merchant/general Store.
From newspaper obituary - 1944:
Mrs W. W. E. Smith Dies in Harvey Station
The death occurred last night at her home here of Mrs W. W. E. Smith, one of the oldest and best loved people in this section of York County, at the age of 94 years.
Mrs Smith was born in Harvey Station, a daughter of the late David Little and Margaret Herbert and for 75 years conducted a general store here and was well known all through the district for her honesty and integrity and fair dealing with the public. She was an ardent member of St. Andrews United Church, active in all its work until age prevented her taking part. For the past five years she had made her home with her granddaughter, Mrs C. Arthur Smith. She was a life member of the W.M.S., a charter member of the W.A. and Red Cross and since the outbreak of the present war she had knit 100 pairs of socks in addition to much other work. She was a gracious lady, one whose companionship was sought by old and young alike and her death will occasion sincere sorrow. She is survived by a son, Louis Smith in Hillcrest, Alberta. Five daughters and two sons predeceased her. There are eight grandchildren including Donald Smith, M.B.E., Dartmouth, N.S. who will be here for the funeral tomorrow.
The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon from her late home with service at St. Andrews Church at 2:30 o'clock and interment in Harvey Cemetery.
She married William Walter Embleton Smith, son of Joseph Smith & Mary Embleton, 5 Jul 1869 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 20 Apr 1839 in Alnick, Eng. Died 8 Feb 1886 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Merchant, General Store.
Witnesses to marriage were John Little and Isabella Little.
William was born in England, and came to New Brunswick as a young man. He was a nephew of the Embletons who came to NB with the first settlers of Harvey. William's parents and siblings stayed in England.
William and Janie opened a general store in the village of Harvey shortly after they were married, which Janie continued to operate after the death of her husband, and the store was passed down through the generations to her granddaughter Margaret and Arthur Smith, who sold it upon their retirement. The store has retained its original name, W.W.E.Smith, and is still in operation.
For further information on this family, see page 134 of "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement".
They had the following children:
83 i. Joseph "Lewis" Smith
84 ii. Margaret Isabel Barker Smith
85 iii. Mary "Alice" Smith
86 iv. (Infant Son) Smith
87 v. Emma Jane Smith
88 vi. David Andrew Smith
89 vii. Nellie Graham Smith
90 viii. Annie Elizabeth Smith
91 ix. William "Norman" Smith
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
13. Thomas Herbert Little
Son of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 23 Feb 1853 in Harvey. Died 26 Apr 1927 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
He married Margaret "Isabel" Embleton, daughter of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, 1 Jan 1874 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 23 Mar 1854 in Harvey. Died 23 Jul 1924 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.
Witnesses to marriage were William Embleton and Mary E. Little.
They lived on a farm in Little Settlement in Harvey, and had six children. For further information on this family see the books, "The Wilsons of Harvey", or "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement".
They had the following children:
92 i. Alma Victoria Little
93 ii. Jarvis A. Little
94 iii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little
95 iv. Margaret Isabell Little
96 v. Harry Albert Little
97 vi. David Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
14. Infant Little
Son of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 4 Mar 1855 in Harvey. Died 4 Mar 1855 in Harvey.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
15. Mary Elizabeth Little
Daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 8 Feb 1856 in Harvey. Died 23 Jan 1913 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary in The Daily Gleaner, 27 Jan 1913:
Mrs Mary E. Briggs
Harvey Station, Jan 24 -- Mrs Mary E. Briggs died at her home here yesterday morning after a brief illness. She was a daughter of the late David Little of Harvey Settlement, and of Mrs Margaret Little, whose death occurred in the same house only a fortnight ago. Her early years were spent at Little Settlement. She afterwards resided for some time in Minnesota, but for the last twenty years or more she has resided with her mother here. She was possessed of many good qualities and had a wide circle of friends who will regret to hear of her death.
She is survived by one son, Cyrus D. Briggs, who arrived from Minneapolis just in time to see his mother die. She is also survived by two brothers, Messrs. Thomas and Eben Little, of Coburn, and one sister, Mrs W. W. E. Smith, of this place.
She married Matthew Briggs, son of Thomas Briggs & Margaret Darling, 15 Sep 1880 in York Co., NB By Rev. A. J. Mowatt . Born Approx 1858 in Harvey.
From Weekly Telegraph, 22 Sep 1880: "Married 15th inst., by Rev. A. J. Mowatt, assisted by Rev. Joseph Barker of Sheffield, Matthew Briggs of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Mary Little, third daughter of David Little, Esq. of Manners Sutton, York Co."
Witnesses to marriage were A. Lawson and Robert Ballentine.
At the time of their marriage in 1880, Matthew's home was listed as Minneapolis, Minnesota, and they lived in Minnesota for a number of years, however Mary returned to Harvey about 20 years prior to her death.
Matthew was 72 years of age and living in Minnesota in the 1930 US Census.
(From Generations, The Journal of the New Brunswick Genealogical Society, Fall 2003, page 7: "New Brunswicker's in the 1930 US Census", contributed by Marlene Lawrence, 30 Cross St. Unit 2, Petitcodiac, NB:
Minnesota -- Briggs, Matthew, age 72, County - Hennepin, Township - Minneapolis, Roll # T626-1089, Page 28A.)
They had the following children:
98 i. Cyrus David Briggs
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
16. David "Allan" Little
Son of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 17 Jun 1858 in Harvey. Died 27 May 1903 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
Allan inherited from his father "the south side of the old homestead lot of land which he now occupies the bounds being placed by fences and well known" (from David Little's Will). This farm is presently being farmed by his grandson Ronald Little.
He married Margaret Ann Lister, daughter of James M. Lister & Eleanor "Ellen" Piercy, 30 Nov 1881 in York Co., NB By James Scott Mullin . Born 18 May 1863 in Harvey. Died 18 Aug 1941 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were Albert Little and Jane Agnes Lister.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1941:
Mrs Allan Little Died Suddenly
Found Dead in Bed At Home of Daughter in Harvey Station.
Harvey Station, Aug 18 -- The community was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs Margaret Ann Little this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs G. Wesley Coburn.
Mrs Little had been visiting at the Coburn cottage at Harvey Lake and yesterday complained of not feeling well so she returned during the afternoon to Manners Sutton. This morning Mrs Coburn found her dead in bed. She was 78 years of age and the widow of Allan Little. Before marriage she was Miss Margaret A. Lister, daughter of James and Ellen (Piercy) Lister of Harvey.
Mrs Little was well known and very highly regarded. She was a member of St. Andrews United Church and prominent in all its activities. She was also an active worker in the Red Cross Society. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Wesley Coburn and Mrs Roy Coburn, three sons, Louis Little of Vancouver, B.C., Arnold Little of Coburn and Ward Little of York Mills, three sisters, Mrs Albert Little of Coburn, Mrs Alex Skene and Mrs James Piercy Sr., McAdam and two brothers, David Lister of McAdam, and Ward Lister of Vancouver, B.C.
They had the following children:
99 i. Linda Gelena Little
100 ii. David "Arnold" Little
101 iii. (Infant Son) Little
102 iv. Harry "Lewis" Little
103 v. (Infant Son) Little
104 vi. Margaret "Ellen" Little
105 vii. Lila May Little
106 viii. Ward Allan Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
17. Eleanor "Ellen" Christina Little
Daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 3 Oct 1861 in Harvey. Died 6 Nov 1895 in Nanaimo, B.C.
Listed in BC Vital Stats as Christina. Died at Nanaimo, BC at age 34 years, on 6 Nov 1895.
She married John Wood Coburn, son of Andrew Wood Cockburn (Coburn) & Elizabeth Messer, 13 Dec 1882 in York Co., NB By Robert Nairn, Presbyterian. Born 30 Aug 1859 in Harvey. Died 13 May 1939 in Vancouver, BC. Occupation Lumberman.
Witnesses to marriage were Ebenezer Little and Ellen Coburn.
John and his first wife, Ellen Little, and family moved to Vancouver Island, BC, approximately 1885. He was a lumberman, and after Ellen's death he married Ellen Cowie in 1899 in Victoria, BC. From his second marriage he had two sons, one was Wallace Coburn, a medical doctor.
In 1901 Census, for Victoria, BC, John was living in Victoria and his occupation was listed as Railroad, passenger con.
From "The Herald", 14 Oct 1893: "John Coburn, of Victoria, BC, is here on a visit to his many friends and relatives. Mr Coburn formerly resided here, but left about 8 years ago, and he now holds a lucrative position on the Vancouver Island Railway."
From "Nanaimo, The Story of a City", published by Nanaimo and District Museum Society, 100 Cameron Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia, 1983. Page 16: "John Coburn, a well-known logger, operated a sawmill at Cassidy in the early 1900's. In 1908 he opened a new logging operation known as the New Ladysmith Lumber Company in East Wellington. His railway covered a total of 12.00 miles with two locomotives and five logging cars. The logs were hauled from Mount Benson to the mill at East Wellington where lumber was sawn. The lumber was then loaded on to railway cars to be transported to Brechin Point Rail Siding. A widely known and colorful engineer on this operation was Charlie Snowdon, nicknamed "Broom Handle Charlie". He ran the first "lokey" on Vancouver Island. In 1926, the business was sold to Nanaimo Lumber Company and the mill was relocated at Quarterway."
(Information from Annabel Cowie to Kenneth L. Coburn -- The BC Archives in Victoria has John Wood Coburn's diaries and papers, which are most interesting. It is not possible to remove them from the Archives so you must travel to Victoria to look at them.)
They had the following children:
107 i. Lila Maude Coburn
108 ii. Dora Pauline Coburn
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
18. Ebenezer "Eben" Little
Son of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 15 Sep 1863 in Harvey. Died 12 Feb 1937 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From his father, Eben inherited "the north side of the old homestead lot of land and also the south east triangle of the lot of land adjoining said homestead lot, said triangle being formed by a little brook on one side and two roads on the other sides, containing 5 or 6 acres more or less."
From newspaper obituary - 1937:
Ebenezer Little
Coburn, York Co., Feb. 24 -- Ebenezer Little died at his home here after a lingering illness. He was born in September 1863, youngest of a family of nine children born to David and Margaret (Herbert) Little, pioneer settlers of Harvey. He had spent his life on the old homestead. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Mary Agnes Lister; three daughters, Mrs David Embleton, Mrs Arthur Cunningham, this place, and Mrs Lewis Rutherford, Tweedside; two sons, Norman, Peace River, Alta., and Irvine, at home, and one sister, Mrs W. W. E. Smith, Harvey Station.
The funeral was held from his home, when Rev. Alex MacKay, pastor of the United Church, conducted a service and a quartet, Mrs George Speedy, Mrs Edgar Coburn, Gilbert Robison and G. Wesley Coburn sang. Pallbearers were six nephews, Arnold Little, Earle Lister, David Little, Melvin Henry, Ward Little and Maurice Lister. The floral offerings included a piece from the Universalist Sewing Circle. Interment was made in the family lot at Manners Sutton, with prayers at the grave by Mr MacKay.
He married Mary Agnes Lister, daughter of Edward Irving Lister & Mary Ann Piercy, 15 Oct 1884. Born 4 Jun 1868 in Harvey. Died 1 Jun 1960 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1960:
Mrs Mary Little Died at Harvey
Harvey Station -- The death occurred of Mary Agnes Little, widow of Ebenezer Little, at the Harvey Community Hospital. She was 91. Mrs Little was a daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann Lister.
She is survived by two sons, Irvine of Harvey and Norman of Dawson Creek, B.C., two daughters, Mrs Arthur Cunningham of Harvey and Mrs Lewis Rutherford of Tweedside; two sisters, Mrs Lottie Embleton and Mrs Ida Lord, both of Harvey; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one son, two daughters and her husband who died 23 years ago.
Funeral services were held from the home of Mrs Little's son, Irvine, with whom she had lived. Service was conducted by Rev. William Randall assisted by Rev. Jackson. Many floral tributes were received. Pallbearers were Arnold Little, Ward Little and Harry Little, all nephews of the deceased, Delbert Lister, Earle Lister and Irvine Embleton. Flower bearers were Maurice Lister, Melvin Henry, Lester Embleton, George McFadyen, Douglas Earle and Dayton Davis.
They had the following children:
109 i. Carrie Jane Little
110 ii. David "Norman" Little
111 iii. Mary Ann "Annie" Little
112 iv. Margaret "Emma" Little
113 v. Neil Lister Little
114 vi. Edward "Irvine" Little
115 vii. Ida Elizabeth Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
19. Margaret "Emma" Darling Little
Daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert. Born 22 Aug 1865 in Harvey. Died Approx 1898.
Information on Emma is incomplete. After her marriage to Leonard she lived in Walla Walla, Washington, where son Norman was born, and in Rockyford, Colorado where son Cyrus died. It is believed that she and Leonard died of influenza around the same time as their son Cyrus died--year unknown. Son Norman was raised by his grandmother Little and aunt Mary Briggs after the death of his parents. (Norman was four or five years old when his parents died.) Emma and Leonard had two children: Cyrus and Norman.
She married Leonard Whitford. Died Approx 1898.
Leonard was the s/o John W. Whitford and Sarah Jane, who lived in Yonkers, New York. (John's Will was probated 4 Dec 1911 at Catskill, New York.)
Leonard was married first to a woman whose maiden name was Norton (first name not known). By this marriage he had three children: Eva L. b. 17 Nov 1875, d. 14 Nov 1894; William E. b. 1878, d. 1904; and Vernon b. 26 Dec 1881, d. 28 June 1948 - 66 yr. All died of tuberculosis and are buried in Norton plot between Westerlo and South Westerlo (State not given) near the location of the Norton farm. Vernon lived on his grandfather Norton's farm until 1912 or 1913, and after the death of his grandparents and mother, he moved to the village of Westerlo where he had a feed and grain store and also did teaming work. He was married by no children. (Information from papers held by Marvin Whitford.)
They had the following children:
116 i. Cyrus Whitford
117 ii. Norman Ebenezer Whitford
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
20. John Little
Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 1848 in Harvey. Died 21 May 1900 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
He first married Agnes Lister, daughter of David Lister & Janet Gass, 21 Aug 1878 in York Co., NB By Edward Roberts . Born 24 May 1859 in Harvey. Died 30 Mar 1880 in Harvey.
Witnesses to marriage were Nicholas Lister, Margaret Little and James Little.
Agnes was the first wife of John Little, and after her death he married secondly Hepsibah (Hepsie) Parker.
He second married Hepsibah "Hepsie" Parker, daughter of William Parker & Jane McLean, 21 Apr 1885 in York Co., NB By William Ross, Presbyterian. Born 1858. Died 3 May 1940 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were James Little and Annie F. Parker.
From obituary (1940)
Died at Harvey
Mrs Hepsie Wilson, aged 83 was well known in that part of the courtry.
Harvey, May 10--The death of Mrs Hepsie Wilson occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs Hillard Johnston on Friday, May 3 at the age of 83. She leaves to mourn two daughters, Mrs Hillard Johnston and Gladys Little, by her first marriage. John Little of York Mills and one son, Hilberry predeceased her in the year of 1931. Mrs Wilson had many friends, both old and young, who always found her a jovial and helpful companion. Her peaceful mind and trustful attitude was felt by all who came in contact with her. She was a member of the United Church of Harvey. Rev. Ross Robbins officiated, assisted by Rev. Allison McLean of the Presbyterian Church of Harvey. A male quartette, Wesley Coburn, Elwood McLean, Robbie Dorcas and Gilbert Robison, all of Harvey, sang very beautifully three selections.
They had the following children:
118 i. Gladys J. Little
119 ii. Isobel "Bell" Little (Twin)
120 iii. Hilberry Little (Twin)
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
21. Isabella Little
Daughter of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 31 Dec 1849 in Harvey. Died 10 Oct 1919. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She married Joseph Twizell Embleton, son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell, 25 Mar 1870 in Manse Of St. Paul's Church, Fredericton. Born 17 Feb 1845 in Harvey. Christen 22 Mar 1845 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 14 Aug 1904. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Witnesses to marriage were Janet Longuill and Catharine McCurdy.
Joseph Embleton and Miss Isabella Little, both of Manners Sutton, were married at the manse of St. Paul's Church, Fredericton, on 25 March 1870, by Rev. William Fogo of Nashwaak. (From Colonial Farmer, Fredericton - 2 Apr 1870.)
From York County, New Brunswick, Marriage Records, Book D, 1866-1879, compiled by Elizabeth Sewell 2001, marriage date is given as 5 Mar 1870.
Not sure which date is correct.
For further information on this family see "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992".
They had the following children:
121 i. George "Alfred" Embleton
122 ii. James "Kenneth" Embleton
123 iii. John Lewis "Jack" Embleton
124 iv. David Embleton
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
22. Janet Little
Daughter of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 31 Oct 1851 in Harvey. Christen 23 Mar 1852 in St. Paul's Church Records, Fredericton. Died 23 Jan 1937 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She married Thomas Nesbitt, son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton, 9 Oct 1872 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev Samuel Johnson . Born 1848 in Harvey. Christen 28 May 1848 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 9 Sep 1919 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From Daily News, Saint John, 16 Oct 1872: "Thomas Nesbitt and Miss Janet Little were married on 9 Sept 1872 at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Samuel Johnson."
From York County, New Brunswick, Marriage Records, Book D, 1866-1879 compiled by Elizabeth S. Sewell 2001, the marriage date is 9 Oct 1872-- unsure which is correct date.
Witnesses to marriage were Margaret Little and David Campbell.
For further information on this family see page 20, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan and Jocelean Swan Hall.
They had the following children:
125 i. Isabelle "Belle" Nesbitt
126 ii. George "Dode" Nesbitt
127 iii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nesbitt
128 iv. James Little Nesbitt
129 v. Margaret Nesbitt
130 vi. Annie Embleton "Nan" Nesbitt
131 vii. Lottie Marion Nesbitt
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
23. Margaret Little
Daughter of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 11 Apr 1854 in Harvey. Died 3 Aug 1933 in Brockway. Buried in Brockway Cemetery.
She married Frederick Johnson, 2 Jul 1884 in York Co., NB By Robert Nevin, Presbyterian . Born 18 Jan 1856. Died Apr 1933. Buried in Brockway Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were James L. Little and Annie F. Parker.
Fred was the son of Freeman Johnson. Fred and Margaret lived in Brockway.
They had the following children:
132 i. Lewis Napoleon Johnson
133 ii. Margaret "Ellen" Johnson
134 iii. Wilbert James Johnson
135 iv. Richard Cartright Johnson
136 v. Evelyn Isabel "Eva" Johnson
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
24. Thomas "Herbert" Little
Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 21 Apr 1856 in Harvey. Died 16 Jun 1924 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
Herbert Little and his second wife, Margaret "Maggie" Wilkin, lived in Harvey until approximately 1916, then moved to McAdam. They had five children: Hugh, Jean, Geoffrey, Raymond and Nicholas. For details of this family, see page 48, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan and Jocelean Swan Hall.
From newspaper obituary - 1924:
Herbert Little
McAdam, June 20 -- The death of Herbert Little occurred here on Monday morning June 16 after an illness of a few weeks. Mr Little was born in Harvey, York County, 68 years ago where he spent the greater part of his life. Eight years ago he moved to McAdam. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs Edward Young; four sons, Hugh, Geoffrey, Raymond and Nicholas, all of McAdam; also two sisters, Mrs Janet Nesbitt of Little Settlement; Mrs Fred Johnson of Lawrence Station; and four brothers, Robert, James, Frederick and George all of York Mills.
The funeral took place from his home here on Tuesday, June 17 being largely attended both by people of McAdam and the outside districts. Rev. George Bond, D.D. officiated. The pallbearers were his four sons.
He first married Margaret Bonnar, 2 Oct 1882 in York Co., NB By Rev. Dr. A. J. Mowatt. Born in Fredericton. Died 1883 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were Albert Little and Margaret Little.
He second married Margaret L. "Maggie" Wilkin, daughter of Herbert Wilkin & Jane Gass, 2 Jun 1886 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records By J. A. McLean . Born 12 Jul 1868 in Harvey. Died 1952. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
Witnesses to marriage were George Little and Janet Wilkins.
They had the following children:
137 i. Hugh Percy Little
138 ii. Margaret "Jean" Little
139 iii. Geoffrey Herbert Little
140 iv. Raymond James Little
141 v. Nicholas Wilkin Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
25. James Lewis Little
Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 22 Feb 1859 in Harvey. Died 28 Apr 1940 in York Mills. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary - 1940:
Death Aged Man
James L. Little, York Mills, Died at age of 81.
May 10 -- Friends of James L. Little of York Mills, were shocked to hear of his sudden death on April 28, although having reached the age of 81, he was always active and able to go among his friends. He leaves to mourn their loss five daughters, Mrs Guy Little, Mrs Elmer Wilkin, Mrs John Briggs, Mrs Lorne Little, and Mrs Harold White of Providence, RI, and one son, James Kenneth, with whom he made his home.
The funeral service was held in the Universalist Church of which he was a member. Rev. G. McKay of the McAdam United Church preached a very fitting service. Six grandsons were pallbearers: Elwod Little, Claude Little, Lewis Little, Ross Briggs, Allan Briggs and Lloyd Wilkin. The floral tributes were beautiful and contributed much to the respect with which he was held.
He married Annie F. Parker, daughter of William Parker & Jane McLean, 11 Nov 1885 in York Co., NB By William Ross, Presbyterian. Born 1866 in Pokiok Settlement. Died 11 Oct 1934. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. (Birth year either 1866 or 1867.)
Witnesses to marriage were Thomas H. Little and Maggie L. Wilkins.
They had the following children:
142 i. Vivian Fredrica Little
143 ii. Amy Ora Little
144 iii. Tressa Jane Little
145 iv. Mina Isabel Little
146 v. James "Kenneth" Little
147 vi. Elta Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
26. Robert Archibald Little
Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 22 Feb 1859. Died 29 Mar 1929 in York Mills. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Sawmill, Shingle Mill, Butter Tubs.
Robert operated the saw mill at Upper York Mills, he installed a homemade rotary saw, which he used for years. He also had a shingle machine, and later made butter tubs. His son Clarence worked in the mill with him, and they also raised silver foxes.
From newspaper obituary - 1929:
Robert A. Little
Well Known Resident of York Mills Passes Away in Seventieth Year.
Apr 3 -- The death of Robert A. Little occurred at home, York Mills, on March 29 following an illness of several months. He was seventy years of age. For several years he had owned and operated a mill at York Mills, where he manufactured butter tubs, boards and shingles. He was held in high regard by a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death.
Mr Little is survived by his wife, one son Clarence, two sisters, Mrs Johnson of Lawrence Station and Mrs J. Nesbitt of Coburn; three brothers, George, Frederick and James, the later a twin, and one grandchild, Miss Anna Little all of York Mills.
He married Jane "Janie" Robison, daughter of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert, 2 Apr 1884 in York Co., NB By Robert Nevin, Presbyterian . Born 24 Oct 1863 in Harvey. Died 19 May 1934 in York Mills, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion United Church.
Witnesses to marriage were Thomas H. Little and Margaret Robinson.
From newspaper obituary - 1934:
Mrs Robert Little, Well Known Woman Died At Home
The death of Mrs Jane Little, widow of Robert Little occurred at her home York Mills early Saturday morning, May 19.
Mrs Little was born at Harvey Station on October 24, 1863, a daughter of Marshall and Mary Robison, pioneer settlers of Harvey. Following her marriage she moved to York Mills where she has resided since that time. She was well known and very highly regarded and her death will be learned of with deep regret by a large circle of friends. She was a loyal member of the United Church, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society, and an active worker in the sewing circle of the Universalist Church. She is survived by one son, Clarence Little of York Mills, one grandchild, Miss Anna Little and three brothers, Robert, Kenneth J. and Alex Robison.
They had the following children:
148 i. Archibald "Archie" Little
149 ii. Clarence Little
150 iii. Mary Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
27. Frederick Little
Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 27 Apr 1861 in Harvey. Died 1945. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Fred lived at Upper York Mills.
He married Margaret "Ellen" Lister, daughter of Edward Irving Lister & Mary Ann Piercy, 19 Sep 1906 in Harvey. Born 12 Aug 1870 in Harvey. Died 2 Nov 1936 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
28. George Marshall Little
Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Born 13 Feb 1864 in Harvey. Died 15 May 1950 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
George and Mary lived at Upper York Mills.
He married Mary Isabel Lister, daughter of James M. Lister & Eleanor "Ellen" Piercy, 29 Aug 1888. Born 13 Oct 1867 in Harvey. Died 29 Dec 1930 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1930:
Mrs George Little
Harvey Station, York Co., Dec 31 -- A wide circle of friends were shocked to learn of the death of Mrs George Little, which occurred Monday night at her home at York Mills. Mrs Little was 63 years of age and was the third daughter of the late Mr and Mrs James Lister, of York Mills, and had lived all her life in that community. Her kindly disposition made her a general favorite in her neighbourhood.
Those left to mourn are her husband, one daughter, Mrs Allen Briggs, and four sisters, Mrs Albert Little and Mrs M. A. Little of Coburn, and Mrs Alex Skene and Mrs James Piercy of McAdam; and two brothers, David Lister, of McAdam, and Ward Lister of Vancouver.
The funeral was held today from the home of her daughter, Mrs Allen Briggs. The service was conducted by Rev. J. H. McLean, assisted by Rev. George Knight. The hymns sung were, "Nearer My God To Thee", "I Want To Go There, Don't You", and "Does Jesus Care", by Mr Knight as a solo. The pallbearers were six nephews, Howard, Clarence, Kenneth and Arnold Little, David Embleton and James Nesbitt. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was in Harvey Cemetery.
They had the following children:
151 i. Nellie Ray Little
152 ii. James "Grant" Little
153 iii. Alma Isabell Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
30. Thomas John Herbert
Son of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1862 in Bright, Australia. Died 1927 in Daylesford.
Tom was blind, caused by sandstorm.
He married Jane Ferguson Stewart, 1887 in Australia.
They had the following children:
154 i. William Robert Herbert
155 ii. Florence May Herbert
156 iii. Elsie Ellen Herbert
157 iv. Doris Evelyn Herbert
158 v. Hilda Maude Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
31. William George Herbert
Son of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1865 in Bright, Australia. Died 1947 in East Malvern, Australia.
He married Clara Jane Cornish, 1896 in Australia. Born 1874 in Stawell, Australia. Died 1942 in Maldon, Australia.
They had the following children:
159 i. Isabel Herbert
160 ii. Clarence Albert Herbert
161 iii. Mary Grace Herbert
162 iv. Edna May Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
32. Emma Jane Herbert
Daughter of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1866 in Freeburgh, Australia. Died 28 Dec 1907 in St. Kilda, Australia.
Age 41 years at death.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
33. Isabel Margaret Herbert
Daughter of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1869 in Bright, Australia. Died 18 Feb 1924 in St. Kilda, Australia.
Age 55 years at death.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
34. Alice Mary Herbert
Daughter of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1870 in Bright, Australia. Died 1952 in Murrumbeena, Australia.
She married George Harwood, 1899 in Australia. Born 1871 in England. Died 1934 in Murrumbeena, Australia.
They had the following children:
163 i. Alice Jean Harwood
164 ii. George Wallace Harwood
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
35. James Robert Herbert
Son of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1873 in Bright, Australia. Died 1957 in Murray, Australia.
He married Maria Carol Vesper, 1903 in Australia. Born 1874 in Chewton, Australia. Died 1944 in Melbourne, Australia.
They had the following children:
165 i. Marjorie Irene Marie Herbert
166 ii. Alice Mavis Herbert
167 iii. Robert James Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
36. Martha Elizabeth Herbert
Daughter of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1875 in Bright, Australia. Died 13 Jan 1908 in St. Kilda, Australia.
Age 32 years at death.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
37. Marshall Embleton "Marsh" Herbert
Son of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 1877 in Bright, Australia. Died 1953 in St. Kilda, Australia.
He first married Lily Anne Wadsworth, 1914 in Australia. Born 1884 in Melbourne, Australia. Died 1915 in Elsternwick, Australia.
They had the following children:
168 i. Monde Maude Herbert
He second married May Emily Berkeley. Born 1894 in Carlton, Australia.
They had the following children:
169 i. Wilfred Herbert
170 ii. Beryl Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
38. Charles Goldfinch Herbert
Son of Robert Herbert & Emma Goldfinch. Born 29 Apr 1879 in Bright, Australia. Died 24 Aug 1937 in Heidelberg, Australia.
He married Ida Frances Cowley, 18 Sep 1913 in Christ Church, East Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia. Born 1886 in Talbot, Australia. Died 1966 in Williamstown, Australia.
They had the following children:
171 i. Ernest Charles Herbert
172 ii. Leslie Robert Herbert
173 iii. Ronald Henry Herbert
174 iv. Mary Lilian Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
39. Marshall Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 12 Feb 1855 in Harvey. Died 19 May 1877 in Victoria, BC.
From Daily Telegraph, 9 Jun 1877:
Sad intelligence was received at Harvey Station on Tuesday by Marshall Robinson of the death by fever of his son, Marshall, at Victoria, B.C. on 19th May. Deceased, age 22, left home in March 1878 (sic) with the intention of staying three years in the west.
(Note: died of yellow fever)
(Death date from BC Vital Stats -- Reg. # 1877-09-001285, BCArchives Microfilm # B13077, GSU # 1927287)
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
40. Thomas Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 4 Nov 1856 in Harvey. Died 5 Mar 1911 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Contractor, Also Hotel Business.
Tom was a contractor and built several buildings in the Village of Harvey, including St. James Church (Presently the Baptist Church). He was manager of the Farmers' Grange and later went into the hotel business. He was the first elected member of the Provincial Parliament from Harvey representing the conservatives.
From New Brunswick Reporter, 21 Jun 1876: "Married manse of St. Paul's, 14th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, Thomas Robinson and Miss Fannie Elkington, both of Manners Sutton, York Co."
Witnesses to marriage were Catherine McCurdy and A. Disbrow.
From newspaper obituary - 1911:
Thomas Robison, York County M.P.P., Died On Sunday
Harvey Station, March 5 -- Thomas Robison, M.P.P., died this evening at 7:40, after an illness of nine days. He was taken with what seemed to be a bilious attack a week ago Saturday, and seemed to be recovering, but on Wednesday he became much worse. This afternoon he began to sink. He was fifty-four years of age and leaves his wife, five sons and five daughter, all of whom were with him when he died, except a son and a daughter, who reside in British Columbia.
He married Frances "Fannie" Elkington, daughter of William Elkington & Susannah "Susan" Martin, 15 Jun 1876 in Manse, St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke. Born 2 Sep 1859 in New Brunswick. Died 11 Aug 1941 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
1901 Census: birth date 2 Sep 1859, and 41 years old.
Copied from undated newspaper obituary:
Mrs T. Robison Dead
Widow of Thomas Robison ex-M.P.P. Passed Away at Coburn, NB
Harvey Station, NB, Aug 12 -- The death of Mrs Thomas Robison, widow of Thomas Robison, M.P.P. occurred last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Little, Coburn, following an illness of a few weeks.
Before her marriage she was Miss Fannie Elkington and came here with her parents from Chamcook, NB when quite young. Had she lived to Sept. 2nd she would have been 83 years of age.
Mrs Robison was well and favorably known throughout York County and other parts of the province, having carried on the Robison Hotel from the time of Mr Robison's death in 1911 until 1918, when she sold the property to her brother-in-law, the late S. Allan Robison.
Some years ago Mrs Robison removed to Grand Bay but had made frequent visits to Harvey from time to time and had spent several weeks with Mr and Mrs Little previous to her illness. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Harvey.
Of a family of eleven children, seven survive. They are Mrs William Hunter, Harvey Station, Miss Elizabeth Robison, RN, Fitchburg, Mass., Benjamin Robison, Grand Bay, Mrs J. H. Patterson, Penticton, BC, Mrs H. B. MacDougall, Lexington, Mass., Howard T. Robison, with the Canadian Army Overseas and David T. Robison of Penticton, BC. The late James M. Robison of West Saint John was also a son.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon, but arrangements have not yet been completed.
They had the following children:
175 i. Camilla "Millie" Robison
176 ii. James Marshall Robison
177 iii. Elizabeth Robison RN
178 iv. Benjamin Robison
179 v. Mabel Robison
180 vi. Ada Winnifred Robison
181 vii. Annie Robison
182 viii. Maud Alexandra Robison
183 ix. Paul Robison
184 x. Howard Thomas Robison
185 xi. David Taylor Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
41. William Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 19 Aug 1858 in Harvey. Died 27 Dec 1927 in Fredericton.
Unmarried. Bill stayed home until a few years before his death when he went to Fredericton to a home for the elderly and he died there, but is buried in Harvey.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
42. Isabelle "Belle" Robison
Daughter of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 1 May 1860 in Harvey. Died 17 Sep 1932 in Camden, ME. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She first married Robert Piercy "Bob" Grieve, son of Patrick Turnbull Grieve & Mary Piercy, 23 Nov 1881 in Fredericton, York Co., NB By James Scott Mullin . Born 24 Dec 1857 in Parish Of Manners Sutton, NB. Died 28 Sep 1907 in Stockton Springs, ME. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Railway Section Foreman.
Witnesses to marriage were Thomas R. Rutherford and Jane Robinson.
Robert and Isabelle lived in Harvey until 1905 when they bought the Cape Jellison House, a hotel at Stockton Springs, Maine. In Harvey, Robert and son Oscar worked for the CPR, while Allan, the eldest son was a dispatcher for the Boston & Maine Railroad in Bangor, Maine. Son Everett was very musical, he was a pupil of Annie Smith, a well known teacher in Harvey, and later became quite famous as a musician and composer in Maine.
Robert suffered a serious injury from which he did not recover. Allan died after an illness of three days, and Wallace, age 17 years, died of tuberculosis of the lungs--three deaths in the family within a short period of time.
They had the following children:
186 i. Allan Lewis Grieve
187 ii. Oscar Marshall Grieve
188 iii. Wallace McGregor Grieve
189 iv. Gilbert Grieve
190 v. Robert "Everett" Grieve
191 vi. Frank Grieve
192 vii. Kenneth Joseph Alexander Grieve
193 viii. Margaret Luella Grieve
She second married Rupert M. "Jack" Dorr, 9 Jun 1910 in Searsport, ME. Born in Frukee, CA
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
43. Robert Herbert Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 30 Nov 1861 in Harvey. Died 8 Dec 1943 in Vancouver, BC. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery.
Bob moved to BC sometime between Dec 1899 and Sep 1903.
From newspaper obituary - 1943:
Died in Vancouver. Robert Herbert Robison, Formerly of Harvey Station, Had Lived in Vancouver 40 Years.
Harvey Station, NB, Dec 30 -- Word has been received here of the death on Dec 8th of Robert Herbert Robison at his home, 1133 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC.
Mr Robison was born at Harvey Station on Nov 30th, 1861, a son of pioneer residents of Harvey, Marshall and Mary (Herbert) Robison.
About forty years ago he took up residence in Vancouver, where he made many friends who learned of his death with genuine regret. He had been in failing health for about a month but his death came as a shock. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Emily Little, of Coburn, two sons, Jeffrey and Roy Robison, Vancouver; five daughters, Mrs Harry Homewood of Duncan, BC, Mrs James McCrae of Port Alice, BC, Mrs John McCallum of Nanaimo, BC, Mrs John Walker and Mrs C. W. Oliver of Vancouver; several grandchildren including three grandsons in the R.C.A.F., Robert Homewood, Jeffrey McCrae and Jack Walker; and one brother, Kenneth J. Robison, Vancouver.
The funeral was held on Saturday in Vancouver West, with Dr. McCall of St. Andrew's Wesley United Church officiating, Mr Robison having been a faithful member of that church for many years. Dr. McCall referred to the many good qualities of the deceased and a good life fittingly ended. The pallbearers were Kenneth, Jeffrey and Roy Robison, John McCallum, John Walker and A. McMillan. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Burial was made in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery beside a little daughter Clara, who died several years ago.
He married Emily Rebekah Little, daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay, 29 Apr 1885 in Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt . Born 7 Sep 1866 in Harvey. Died 2 Dec 1950 in Vancouver, BC.
Witnesses to marriage were James Little and Margaret Robison.
Em and Bob lived in Harvey until 1900 or 1901, then moved to Vancouver, BC. They had eight children, seven were born in Harvey and the youngest was born in Greenwood, BC.
(Reg. # 1950-09-010964, BCArchives Microfilm # B13206, GSU Microfilm # 2032634)
They had the following children:
194 i. Levina Jane "Vina" Robison
195 ii. Jeffrey Garnet Robison
196 iii. Nellie Mae Robison
197 iv. Alice Minetta Robison
198 v. Celia Mary Robison
199 vi. Hilda Isabelle Robison
200 vii. Clara Alberta Robison
201 viii. Roy Leslie Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
44. Jane "Janie" Robison
Daughter of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 24 Oct 1863 in Harvey. Died 19 May 1934 in York Mills, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion United Church.
From newspaper obituary - 1934:
Mrs Robert Little, Well Known Woman Died At Home
The death of Mrs Jane Little, widow of Robert Little occurred at her home York Mills early Saturday morning, May 19.
Mrs Little was born at Harvey Station on October 24, 1863, a daughter of Marshall and Mary Robison, pioneer settlers of Harvey. Following her marriage she moved to York Mills where she has resided since that time. She was well known and very highly regarded and her death will be learned of with deep regret by a large circle of friends. She was a loyal member of the United Church, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society, and an active worker in the sewing circle of the Universalist Church. She is survived by one son, Clarence Little of York Mills, one grandchild, Miss Anna Little and three brothers, Robert, Kenneth J. and Alex Robison.
She married Robert Archibald Little, son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert, 2 Apr 1884 in York Co., NB By Robert Nevin, Presbyterian . Born 22 Feb 1859. Died 29 Mar 1929 in York Mills. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Sawmill, Shingle Mill, Butter Tubs.
Witnesses to marriage were Thomas H. Little and Margaret Robinson.
Robert operated the saw mill at Upper York Mills, he installed a homemade rotary saw, which he used for years. He also had a shingle machine, and later made butter tubs. His son Clarence worked in the mill with him, and they also raised silver foxes.
From newspaper obituary - 1929:
Robert A. Little
Well Known Resident of York Mills Passes Away in Seventieth Year.
Apr 3 -- The death of Robert A. Little occurred at home, York Mills, on March 29 following an illness of several months. He was seventy years of age. For several years he had owned and operated a mill at York Mills, where he manufactured butter tubs, boards and shingles. He was held in high regard by a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death.
Mr Little is survived by his wife, one son Clarence, two sisters, Mrs Johnson of Lawrence Station and Mrs J. Nesbitt of Coburn; three brothers, George, Frederick and James, the later a twin, and one grandchild, Miss Anna Little all of York Mills.
They had the following children:
148 i. Archibald "Archie" Little
149 ii. Clarence Little
150 iii. Mary Little
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
45. James Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 2 Nov 1865 in Harvey. Died 29 May 1874 in Harvey.
James died at the age of 9 years after an injury at school which caused severe nose bleeding which could not be checked.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
46. Margaret Robison
Daughter of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 6 Jul 1867 in Harvey. Died 9 Feb 1928 in Somerville, Mass. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Maggie married David G. Taylor on Christmas Day 1894 and moved to Boston where he was employed by Austin & Doten as a commercial salesman. After her death in Somerville, Mass., David married his cousin Anne Taylor.
She married David Grant Taylor, son of James Taylor & Ann Grant, 25 Dec 1894 in York Co., NB. Born 28 Feb 1866 in Forfar, Scot. Died 31 Aug 1951 in Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary - 1951:
David G. Taylor Of Harvey Dies In 86th Year
The community was saddened when a well known summer resident, David Grant Taylor, of San Antonio, Texas, passed to his rest at Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton, Aug 31.
Arriving in Harvey early this summer with Mrs Taylor and other relatives, Mr Taylor was stricken by an illness which gradually became worse. He was a patient for a short time in Harvey Community Hospital before being removed to Fredericton. On the morning of his death he underwent an operation and his sudden passing later in the day came as a severe shock to his relatives and friends.
Here At Age 22
Mr Taylor was born in Forfar, Scotland, Feb 28, 1866, one of a family of seven children of James and Ann (Grant) Taylor. At the age of 22 he came to Canada, arriving in Harvey Station where many relatives had settled earlier.
He soon obtained work on the Suspension Bridge at Saint John and when this job was completed went to Ontario and later to Boston where he was on the executive staff of the hardware firm of Austin and Doten, later Austin and Hastings, until his retirement in 1929.
On Christmas Day, 1894, he was united in marriage with Margaret Robison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marshall Robison, of Harvey Station. They lived in Boston until Mrs Taylor's death in 1928, when he returned to his old home in Scotland for a visit of several months. Returning to Canada he built a home at Harvey Station where he lived until his marriage in 1930 to Miss Anne Taylor of San Antoino, Texas. Since that time he and Mrs Taylor had been regular summer visitors to Harvey where their home has always been noted for its hospitality.
Valued Citizen
Mr Taylor was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, East Boston, and was prominent in all branches of the work of the church. He was a lover of all things good and was always trying to better the lot of those less fortunate than he. For many years he contributed many fine poems to leading Boston newspapers. He was the founder of the Harvey Improvement Association and its first president, and was honorary president at the time of his death. He was instrumental in carrying out numerous public projects, one of which was the improvement in the appearance of Harvey Cemetery.
Mr Taylor is survived by his wife, one sister, Miss Sarah Taylor, of Canoustie, Scotland; a sister-in-law, Mrs Thomas J. Walthall, of San Antonio, Texas, at present in Harvey; a brother-in-law, John Petrie, Edzell, Scotland; three grand nieces and a grand nephew all in Scotland.
Funeral Sunday
The largely attended funeral was held Sunday afternoon Sept 2, at 2.30 o'clock, at St. James United Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. John L. Rose, assisted by Rev. Atholl H. Sproule of Knox Presbyterian Church, Harvey.
The bearers were James Ritchie, Marshall Robison, Jack Coburn, Sydney MacLean, Karl Byers and Daryl Murray. Interment took place in the Harvey Cemetery. The floral tributes were beautiful.
Among those attending the funeral were Mr and Mrs Leonard J. Gay, Sussex; Mr and Mrs Urban Caulfield, Grand Bay; Mr and Mrs Atcheson, Houlton; and Mr and Mrs Purdy Cougle, Woodstock.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
47. Andrew "Dan" Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 29 Jun 1869 in Harvey. Died 16 Feb 1934 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From newspaper obituary - 1934:
A. Robison Dead. Well Known Resident of Harvey Station Dies After Short Illness of Pneumonia.
Harvey Station, Feb 19 -- Many friends of Andrew Robison will learn with regret of his death at his home on Friday, February 16th, following a short illness of pneumonia.
The late Mr Robison was 64 years of age, a son of the late Marshall Robison and Mary his wife, pioneer settlers of Harvey and had lived all his life on the homestead where he was born. He is survived by his widow, who was formerly Miss Frances Miller, four daughters, Mrs Hugh Thomas of McAdam Junction; Mrs John A. Young of Madawaska, Me.; the Misses Ida and Louise Robison at home, and one son, Marshall, also at home, and three grandchildren. A sister, Mrs R. A. Little, York Mills, and three brothers, Robert H. Robison and Kenneth J. Robison of Vancouver, BC, and Alexander Robison of Victoria, BC, also survive.
The funeral from his late home on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock was one of the largest ever seen in this district. An eloquent tribute of the affection and esteem of lifelong friends and neighbours. Rev. Mr. MacKay of the United Church of Canada, officiated. "Crossing The Bar" a favorite selection was rendered as a solo by Purdy Cougle, a mixed quartette sang "Rock of Ages". The pallbearers were James Robison, Kenneth Robison, Lewis Herbert, Richard Tucker, Gilbert Robison and Robert Dorcas. Interment was made in the Manners Sutton Cemetery.
He married Frances Miller, daughter of Joseph Miller & Elizabeth McLaughlin, 4 Jul 1899 in Caverhill, NB. Born 18 Dec 1876 in Caverhill, NB. Died 22 Oct 1979 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Died 22 Oct 1979, age 102 years, at Harvey Community Hospital.
They had the following children:
202 i. Dorothy Elizabeth Robison
203 ii. Marshall Robison
204 iii. Phyllis Maude Robison
205 iv. Ida Marion Robison
206 v. Gertrude "Louise" Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
48. Alexander "Alex" Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 18 Feb 1871 in Harvey. Died 21 Jan 1942 in Coquitlam, BC. Buried in Vancouver. Occupation School Teacher, Prospecting & Mining.
Had six children: May, Winnifred, Gordon, Eileen, and Muriel; and Robert Norman who died in infancy. All lived on the west coast.
From newspaper obituary - 1942:
Died in Victoria. Alexander Robison, Native of Harvey Station, Had Been in West For Years.
Harvey Station, Jan 26 -- Miss Margaret Robison has received word of the death of her uncle, Alexander Robison, of Victoria, BC, which occurred on Tuesday, Jan 20 at Coquitlam, BC.
Mr Robison was a son of the late Marshall and Mary (Herbert) Robison, pioneer settlers of Harvey Station, one of a family of 13 children. He was born at Harvey Feb 18, 1871, and received his early education at Harvey Superior School. Following his graduation from the Provincial Norman School, Fredericton, he taught school in New Brunswick for several years before removing to British Columbia where for years he was engaged in prospecting and mining. Six years ago, following a trip to the Yukon on a mining project, he was stricken with paralysis and since that time had been a hospital patient. He is survived by his wife in Victoria, BC; four daughters and one son, living in British Columbia and California; and by two brothers, Robert H. and Kenneth J. Robison, of Vancouver. Burial took place on Friday at Vancouver.
He married Effie Zilla Mills.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
49. Stephen "Allan" Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 13 Apr 1873 in Harvey. Died 3 Feb 1922 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Allan graduated from Kerr's Business College in Saint John then went to Boston, Mass. Unable to find clerical work he settled for construction and for several years he worked in Lynn, Chelsea and other cities near Boston. In 1899 he was married and stayed on until 1905 when he decided to return to Harvey with a wife and two daughters. He bought the house owned by his brother-in-law Robert Grieve and lived in it until 1916 when he built a house, later owned by his youngest daughter Margaret Robison. About 1918 he purchased the Robison House at Harvey Station, changing the name to Brunswick House.
From newspaper obituaries - 1922:
Stephen A. Robison
Harvey Station, Feb 3 -- Stephen Allen Robison, Proprietor of the Brunswick House here, died at his home this morning at an early hour after an illness of some months from cancerous tumor of the stomach. He went to Boston last fall for a special treatment but did not succeed in staying the progress of the disease, which finally carried him away. He was a son of Marshall Robison, one of the early settlers of this place, and was in the forty-ninth year of his age. He is survived by his wife and three daughters and one son. Two of his daughters, Mary and Mabel, were grown up and assisted with the hotel. He is also survived by six brothers and three sisters. His brothers are William and Andrew Robison, residing here; Frederick, residing in Boston; Robert, Alexander and Kenneth Robison, residing in the west. His sisters are Mrs Isabel Dorr, of Camden, Me.; Mrs Robert A. Little, of York Mills, and Mrs David G. Taylor, of Medford, Mass. All his sisters were with him when he died. His brother-in-law, David G. Taylor, also was with him when he died. He was a brother of Thomas Robison, who was formerly M.P.P. for York county, and succeeded him in the hotel business. He was a man of genial disposition and had many warm friends.
He married Catherine Isobel "Cassie" McCallum, daughter of Malcolm McCallum & Catherine McKinnon, 1 Mar 1899 in Boston, Mass. Born 15 May 1871 in Whycocomagh, N.S. Died 1 Jun 1962 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Died 1 Jun 1962, age 91 yr 17 days, at Harvey Community Hospital.
From newspaper obituary - 1962:
Mrs S. A. Robison
Harvey -- The funeral of Mrs S. A. Robison was held from St. James United Church here with service conducted by Rev. William L. Randall assisted by Rev. S. R. Jackson and the church choir. Pallbearers were Gilbert Robison, Edwin Robison, Douglas Robison, Claude Little, Jack Coburn and George Brown. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
One of Harvey's oldest residents, she was born at Whycocomagh, Cape Breton, in 1871, a daughter of the late Malcolm and Katherine (McKinnon) McCallum. Following the marriage to Mr Robison, they operated the Brunswick Hotel in Harvey Station and following the death of Mr Robison, she continued as proprietoress until the hotel was destroyed by fire in 1926.
She was a member of the Scotch Presbyterian Church in Boston and a regular attendant of St. James United Church here until her health failed. She was a member of the Ladies' Sewing Circle and the Women's Auxiliary of St. James Church here.
Surviving are one son, Kenneth of Coldbrook; four daughters, Mrs R. G. Blair, Hillsdale, NJ, Mrs Coburn, Mrs James Ritchie and Margaret Robison, all of Harvey; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
They had the following children:
207 i. Mary Adelaide Robison
208 ii. Mabel Kathryn Robison
209 iii. Jeanette Elizabeth Robison
210 iv. Kenneth McCallum Robison
211 v. Margaret Taylor Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
50. James "Frederick" Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 18 Feb 1876 in Harvey. Died 1 Oct 1923 in Boston, Mass. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Fred went to Boston and had an excellent job with Enterprise Rubber Company. He later drifted around various places in Maine. He worked for a time on a cruise ship and later enlisted in the Canadian Army in World War I. He enlisted as a private but became a sergeant. After the war he was in Harvey for some then, then he returned to Boston where he died in 1923.
From newspaper obituary - 1923:
Died At Boston. James F. Robison, Formerly of Harvey, Died at Boston and Buried Yesterday at Harvey.
Harvey, NB, Oct 5 -- The remains of the late James Frederick Robison, son of the late Mr and Mrs Marshall Robison, of Harvey, arrived on the Boston train today from Boston and were taken to St. James Presbyterian church. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Hugh McLean and interment was made in the Harvey cemetery.
The late Mr Robison was born and educated in Harvey and removed to Boston about twenty-five years ago, where he has resided for the past number of years.
The late Mr Robison was fifty-seven years of age and was a son of the late Mary and Marshall Robison who were among the first settlers here and was one of a family of 13 children.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs Daniel Taylor, of Boston; Mrs Isabell Dorr, of Camden, Maine; Mrs Robert Little, York Mills, and five brothers, Robert and Kenneth Robison, of Vancouver; Alexander, of Victoria; Andrew and William at home. The late S. Allan and Thomas Robison, M.L.A. were brothers of the deceased.
He married Susan Robinson.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
51. Kenneth Johnson Robison
Son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert. Born 22 Mar 1879 in Harvey. Died 19 Dec 1956 in BC. Occupation Insurance, Real Estate.
Kenneth graduated from Provincial Normal School and went to Boston to work. About 1900 he decided to go to Vancouver where he remained. He was a Notary Public and had a good business in insurance and real estate. He was over 70 when he married a widow, Mary Ross.
He married Mary Ross, Oct 1950.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
52. Thomas Herbert
Son of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 13 Oct 1863 in Harvey. Died 11 Mar 1924 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary - 1924:
Thomas Herbert
Harvey Station, March 17 -- Friends learned with regret of the death of Thomas Herbert, which occurred Tuesday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs Matthew Lister, following an illness of a few days from pneumonia. He is survived by two brothers, Andrew Herbert, of Harvey; Robert Herbert, in the West, and two sisters, Mrs Wilmot Tracey, of Harvey Station, and Mrs Matthew Lister, with whom he resided
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
53. Margery Herbert
Daughter of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 3 Jul 1865 in Harvey. Died 18 Jul 1936 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Margery was the second wife of Matthew Lister.
From newspaper obituary - 1936:
Buried At Harvey
Many At Funeral of Late Mrs Matthew Lister--Was Widely Known Woman.
Harvey Station, July 24 -- The funeral of Mrs Margery Lister, wife of Matthew Lister, a well known resident of Harvey who passed away on July 18th was held from her late home on Monday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends of the family.
The service was conducted by Rev. A. McKay, pastor of St. Andrew's United Church, assisted by Rev. J. H. MacLean of West Side Kirk, West Saint John.
The pallbearers were George, Roy and Emery Lister, David Rutherford, Lewis Herbert and B. L. Paul. The many beautiful floral tributes included a flat bouquet from the W.M.S. of Harvey.
Mrs Lister is survived by her husband, one son, Maurice, at home, one sister, Mrs Wilmot Tracey of Harvey, two brothers, Robert, of Lethbridge, Alta., and Andrew, of Harvey.
Among those from outside points who attended the service were Nicholas Lister of Woodstock, NB, Roy H. Hunter of Nipawim, Sask., Mr and Mrs B. L. Paul and son Roy of Toronto, R. E. Herbert of Lethbridge, Alta.
Interment was made in the Harvey Cemetery.
She married Matthew Henry Lister, son of Edward Irving Lister & Mary Ann Piercy, 9 May 1906 in York Co., NB. Born 6 Nov 1865 in Harvey. Died 29 Jun 1946 in Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From newspaper obituary - 1946:
Late M. H. Lister. Well Known Resident of Harvey Station Suffered Stroke. Many At Funeral.
Harvey Station, July 19 -- The death of Matthew H. Lister at the Fredericton Hospital on June 29th removed from Harvey one of its oldest residents. He suffered a stroke about two and a half years ago and had been bedfast every since. Mr Lister was born at Harvey, Nov. 6th, 1869, the son of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Piercy) Lister. He was a life long resident of this place, highly respected by all who knew him and he will ever be remembered for his kindly manner and thoughtfulness for others.
For a number of years he was councillor. He was also a member of the Session of the United Church.
He is survived by four sons, George of West Saint John; Roy and Emery of McAdam; and Maurice of Harvey; two daughters, Mrs David Rutherford, of McAdam and Mrs George McFadyen of Harvey. Ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He also leaves two brothers and four sisters, Nicholas, of Westfield; Thomas of Harvey; Mrs Eben Little, Mrs Kenneth Embleton, Mrs John Embleton of Harvey, Mrs Raymond Lord of Ipswich, Mass. John E. Lister, who passed away last September, was another brother.
They had the following children:
212 i. Maurice Herbert Lister
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
54. Isabella Herbert
Daughter of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 7 Dec 1867 in Harvey. Died 13 Jun 1896 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
55. Jane "Janie" Herbert
Daughter of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 19 Dec 1869 in Harvey. Died 30 Dec 1944/1945 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary:
Mrs E. J. Tracy Dead
Well Known Resident of Harvey Station Had Been Ill Short Time
Harvey Station, N.B., Jan 9 -- The passing of Mrs Wilmot J. Tracy on Saturday evening, Dec. 30th, came as a shock to her many friends and relatives.
Mrs Tracy, who was formerly Miss Jane Herbert, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Herbert, was born as Harvey Station and lived her entire life here. She was a member of the United Church, the W.M.S., the Red Cross Society and the W.A. of St. James' Church.
Mrs Tracy is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs Douglas Fisher of Truro, N.S., and Miss Marjorie Tracy at home; two sons, Edgar Tracy of Toronto and Allen G. Tracy of Fredericton; and six grandchildren. Robert Herbert of Lethbridge, Alta., and Andrew Herbert of Lakeville, N.B. are brothers.
The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30 from St. James' Church and was largely attended. Rev. Ross Robbins conducted the service and the choir sang by request Rock of Ages, O Love That Will Not Let Me Go and Nearer My God to Thee. Mrs Lloyd Wood was organist. The pallbearers were Andrew McCullough, Roy Lister, Maurice Lister, Harry Little, Robert Dorcas and Gardiner Essensa. There were many beautiful flowers. Burial took place in Harvey Cemetery.
She married Wilmot Jordan Tracey, son of George E. Tracy & Phoebe B. Smith, 5 Jun 1895 in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Born 1 Dec 1871 in Tracy. Died 11 Oct 1962 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Section Foreman, CPR.
1901 Census birth date: 1 Dec 1872, age 29 yr.
Died 11 Oct 1962, age 90 yr 10 mo 10 days, at Harvey Community Hospital.
Copied from newspaper obituaries:
Wilmot Jordan Tracy
The death of Wilmot Jordan Tracy occurred in Harvey Hospital, Harvey Station, on October 11, in his 91st year. Though in failing health, he was able to take his place in the Church almost every Sunday until three weeks before he passed away. He will be greatly missed in the community and in the church where he served as elder for many years and was superintendent of St. James Sunday School for twenty-five years.
Born in Tracy, N.B. on December 1, 1871, he was the son of the late George and Phoebe Tracy, and was employed with the Canadian Pacific Railways for 48 years, retiring in 1936.
He is survived by two sons, Allen of Harvey Station, Edgar of Guelph, Ontario and two daughters, Miss Marjorie Tracy at home and Mrs Douglas Fisher (Mildred) of Truro, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. His wife predeceased him in 1944.
Funeral services were held in St. James United Church conducted by Rev. William Randall assisted by Rev. S. R. Jackson of Knox Presbyterian Church. The choir was in attendance with Blair Watson as soloist. Pallbearers were T. K. Craig, Arthur Craig, Maurice Lister, Arthur Smith, Willard Davis and Amos Essensa. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
They had the following children:
213 i. Marjorie Alice Tracey
214 ii. Allen George Tracey
215 iii. Edgar H. Tracey
216 iv. Harold R. Tracey
217 v. Annie I. Tracey
218 vi. Mildred J. Tracey
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
third Immigrant Generation
56. Andrew Atcheson Herbert
Son of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 25 Nov 1871 in Harvey. Died 1 Aug 1946 in Lakeville. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Aerial photograph looking north of Andrew Herbert's farm (buildings in background) with spectacular views of Harvey Lake (known as Cranberry Lake at the time of settlement) and Cherry Mountain as a backdrop. Photograph taken September, late 1970's. Source: Jack Goode, Harvey, 2005.
Edge view of much modified Herbert farmhouse looking north with Harvey Lake in the background. Current home of Mrs. Myrtle Little. Source: Tim Patterson, 2005.
From newspaper obituary - 1946:
Died At Lakeville. Andrew A. Herbert, Well Known Carleton County Man, Was 75 Years of Age.
Lakeville, Aug 10 -- Death came to Andrew Atchison Herbert at his home in Lakeville Thursday noon, August 1st, following a severe and painful illness of two and a half months, during which time he was faithfully cared for by five daughters.
Mr Herbert was born in Harvey Station November 25th, 1871, the son of George and Isabel Herbert. Had he lived another four months he would have attained the age of 75 years.
On September 28th, 1904, he was united in marriage with Miss Ella Isabel Miller, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller, at Caverhill and took his bride to his farm in Harvey where they lived until 1939 when they sold their farm and moved to Lakeville.
Left to mourn his passing are his widow, Mrs Ella Herbert; five daughters, Mrs Jere Cook (Elizabeth) of Monticello, Maine; Mrs Waldo Norton (Margaret) of Caribou, Maine; Mrs Ernest Moffatt (Anna) of McAdam Junction; Mrs Leonard Lingley (Nellie) of Saint John; Mrs Lawrence Price (Muriel), who with her husband will occupy the Lakeville home of her late father; one son, Lewis, of Hartland. Also five grandchildren, Frederick and Mary Cook, Andrew Ancil Norton and Lois and Diane Herbert; one brother, Robert E. Herbert, of Lethbridge, Alta. Mr Herbert came east last summer to visit his brother and other relatives here. His only remaining aunt, Mrs Ellen McCullough, still lives at the ripe old age of 97, at her home in Harvey.
A prayer service was held at the home at 10 am, Saturday, August 3rd, with Rev. Mr Hopkins, the new pastor of the Lakeville church, a native of England and for 11 years holding a pastorate in Newfoundland, officiating. Lorn Britton sang a solo, "I Am Resting, Sweetly Resting," with Miss Hilda Wilson as organist. Bearers were four sons-in-law, Jere Cook, Waldo Norton, Leonard Tingley, Lawrence Price. The flowers were numerous and beautiful.
Following the prayer service at Lakeville, the funeral party left for Mr Herbert's old home, Harvey Station, where the funeral was held at 2:30 pm from St. Andrew's United Church of which he had been a life long communicant. Songs at this service by the male quartette were "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee," with a cousin of the deceased, Mrs Roy Coburn, organist. Interment was in the family lot at Harvey Cemetery. Bearers at the Harvey service were a brother-in-law, Richard Tucker, two cousins, Andrew McCullough and Harry Little, two nephews, Maurice Lister and Marshall Robinson, and an old neighbour, Arthur Craig. Mr Aitken officiated.
Andrew and Ella had six children: Elizabeth, Margaret, Anna, Lewis, Nellie and Muriel.
He married Ella Isabel Miller, daughter of Joseph Miller & Elizabeth McLaughlin, 28 Sep 1904 in Caverhill. Born 1884. Died 15 Jan 1979 in West Saint John Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary - 1979:
HERBERT -- After a brief illness at the West Saint John Community Hospital, Jan 15, 1979, Mrs Ella I. Herbert of 73 Ocean Court, Saint John West, formerly of Harvey, wife of the late Andrew Herbert; survived by five daughters, one son, one sister, 11 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Resting at the Castle Funeral Home (Fallsview), 309 Lancaster Avenue, from where the funeral will be held Thursday at 1:45 pm to St. Jude's Anglican Church for service at 2 pm. Interment in Harvey Rural Cemetery in the spring. Visiting after 7 pm Tuesday and from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm Wednesday.
They had the following children:
219 i. Elizabeth Isabel Herbert
220 ii. Margaret Alice Herbert
221 iii. Anna Pauline Herbert
222 iv. Lewis Joseph Miller Herbert
223 v. Nellie Marjorie Herbert
224 vi. Muriel Jane Herbert
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
57. Margaret Little "Maggie" Herbert
Daughter of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 17 Jan 1874 in Harvey. Died 3 Aug 1902 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Margaret was first wife of William Hunter, and they had two children: Carrie Isabella Hunter and Roy Herbert Hunter.
She married William Henry Hunter, son of William Hunter & Mary Jane Duncan, 25 Sep 1895 in York Co., NB. Born 20 Apr 1864 in Smithfield, York Co., NB. Died 29 Sep 1947 in Harvey. Buried in Acton Cemetery. Occupation CPR. Religion United Church Of Canada.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1947:
W. N. Hunter Dead
Well Known Resident of Harvey Station Had Been Ill Long Time.
Harvey Station, Oct. 7 -- Many friends throughout Harvey and vicinity will learn with regret of the death of William H. Hunter, which occurred at his home, Harvey Station, N.B. on Sept. 29th, after an illness of 18 months.
He was born at Smithfield, April 20, 1864, the son of the late William and Mary Jane (Duncan) Hunter. He entered the service of the C.P.R. Co. on Nov 1, 1897, and continued in service until 18 years ago when he retired. He was a man who was highly respected by all who knew him, active in everything that was good for community. He served on the school board for 13 years, also on the managing board of St. James Church for 16 years.
Besides his widow, he is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs B. L. Paul, of Toronto, Roy H. Hunter, Superintendent of Schools in Esteran, Sask., and Miss C. Gertrude, R.N. of St. Anne's Military Hospital, Quebec, one sister, Mrs Harold Gibbons, Bayswater, Kings Co., N.B. and a large number of nephews and nieces.
The funeral was held on Oct. 1st with a short service at the home, and then from St. James United Church at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. Aitken, assisted by male quartette who sang, Crossing the Bar, and a solo, Beautiful Garden of Prayer, by Mrs Ford Messer.
The bearers were six nephews, Murray Davis, Willard Davis, Wallace Hunter, Leslie Davis, Charles Hunter and Ernest Hunter. Interment was in the Acton Cemetery where the Brotherhood of the Maintenance of Ways, had part of the service. There were many beautiful floral tributes, from Brotherhood, the organizations of Harvey Station, and many beautiful flowers from out of town relatives and friends.
They had the following children:
225 i. Carrie Isabella Hunter
226 ii. Roy Herbert Hunter
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
58. Robert Embleton "Bob" Herbert
Son of George Herbert & Isabel "Belle" Atcheson. Born 24 Feb 1876 in Harvey. Died 4 Feb 1953 in Lethbridge. Occupation Carpenter. Religion United Church.
Copied from newspaper obituary:
R. E. Herbert Passes at 76
The death of Robert Embleton Herbert of 1702 6th Ave. S. occurred in St. Michael's hospital Friday after a two weeks' illness. He was 76 years of age.
Mr Herbert was born at Harvey Station, N.B., where he married before moving to Three Hills, Alberta. After the death of his first wife, he moved to Lethbridge, where he re-married in 1918. He was a carpenter by trade, and a member of Southminster United Church, York Lodge No. 119 of the Masons and a member of the Independent Order of Foresters.
Surviving are his widow, the former Ethel C. Waterman; a son, Earle, and a daughter, Mrs Louise Ross, and two grandchildren all of Lethbridge.
Funeral arrangements will be announced when completed by Martin Bros., directors of funeral service.
He first married Annie Cecilie Embleton, daughter of George Embleton & Jane Wilson, 17 Dec 1913. Born 12 Sep 1876 in Harvey. Died 3 Mar 1915 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Lived in Lethbridge, Alberta, and died during childbirth, and the baby also died. No children.
He second married Ethel C. Waterman, 1918 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
59. Joseph Robison
Son of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 26 Apr 1863 in Harvey. Died 12 Sep 1929 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary - 1929: (Surname was spelled "Robinson" in the obituary, instead of "Robison".)
Joseph Robinson (sic)
Harvey Station, Sep 13 -- Joseph Robinson, a well-known and highly respected resident, died at his home here at 9.30 last night at the age of 66 years. He had been in failing health for some time, but was ill only a few days.
He was the oldest son of the late Stephen and Jane Robinson and is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Mr and Mrs David Essensee, of this place; a little daughter, Muriel, and three sons by his first wife--Harry, who is in the employ of the C.P.R. of Jackman, Me.; Archie, of McAdam, and Delbert, who is proprietor of a large hotel in Vernon, BC., also three sisters and three brothers, Mrs James Hunter, of this place, Mrs Maunsell Tracy, of Edmonton; Mrs John Saunders, of Portland, Me.; George, of Lethbridge; Charles, of Harvey Station, and Albert, of Toronto.
The funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. J. Hugh McLean, of the United Church.
He first married Mary Ann Johnston, daughter of Christopher Johnston & Agnes "Nancy" Bell, 25 Apr 1890 in Saint John Co., NB . Born 6 Feb 1869 in Harvey. Died 10 Apr 1916 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Mary Ann and Joseph Robison had three sons: Harry Alvin, Delbert Jay, and Archibald Harold.
From newspaper obituary - 1915:
Mary Robinson
Harvey Station, April 12 -- Mary Robinson, wife of Joseph Robinson, died at her home here on Monday afternoon after a long illness of consumption of the lungs. She was about forty-seven years of age and was a daughter of Christopher Johnston of Coburn. She is survived by her husband and three sons, Harry, Delbert and Archie, at home. She is also survived by her aged father, who is very infirm, two brothers and two sisters. Her brothers are Luke Johnston of this place, and Thomas Johnston of McAdam. Her sisters are Mrs James McCann of McAdam, and Mrs Robert Embleton residing here. She was much esteemed and her death is deeply regretted.
They had the following children:
227 i. Harry Alvin Robison
228 ii. Delbert Jay Robison
229 iii. Archibald Harold Robison
He second married Elizabeth May Essensa, daughter of David A. Essensa & Alida B. "Lydia" Lehr. Born 5 Dec 1879. Died 27 Jul 1970.
They had the following children:
230 i. Muriel Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
60. Eleanor "Ellen" Robison
Daughter of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 7 May 1865 in Harvey. Died 18 Jul 1934 in Harvey. Buried in Acton Cemetery. Religion United Church Of Canada.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1934:
Death Regretted. Mrs Ellen Hunter Loved by All Who Knew Her--Many at Funeral.
Harvey Station, July 25 -- There passed to her eternal reward on Wednesday, July 18th, a much beloved citizen of this community in the person of Mrs Ellen Hunter, widow of the late James A. Hunter and eldest daughter of the late Stephen and Jane (Herbert) Robison of Harvey. She was in the 70th year of her age.
Of a kind and loving disposition and possessed of a staunch faith and a great love for all things good, she will be greatly missed by young and old and her Christian influence will long be felt by those who were privileged to be her friends. She was a devoted member of the United Church of Canada.
Besides her husband, two sons predeceased her, Albert, who died in babyhood and Alfred S., who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. There are left to mourn one son, Charles W., Brownville Junction, Me., one daughter, Miss Dora M., who tenderly and devotedly cared for her mother through years of partial invalidism; one little grand-daughter, Jean Hunter, Brownville Junction; two brothers, Charles Robison, Harvey, N.B. and Albert Robison, Toronto; and two sisters, Mrs M. S. Tracy, Calgary, Alta., and Mrs J. A. Saunders, Portland, Maine.
The funeral, which was largely attended, was held Friday afternoon from her late home, with services conducted by her pastor, Rev. A. MacKay. Two hymns, Rock of Ages and Peace, Perfect Peace were sung by a mixed quartette and No Night There was sung as a solo by P. Cougle.
Interment took place in the family lot in the Acton Cemetery. The pall bearers were four nephews of the deceased, Ernest Hunter, Gilbert Robison, Ronald Hunter and Willard Davis.
The profusion of beautiful flowers bore mute testimony of the love and sympathy of relatives and friends.
She married James Alfred Hunter, son of William Hunter & Mary Jane Duncan, 19 May 1887 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records By J. A. McLean . Born 8 Dec 1860 in Smithfield, York Co., NB. Died 16 Aug 1921 in Harvey. Buried in Acton Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.
Witnesses to marriage were Joseph Robinson and Lizzie Hunter.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1921:
James A. Hunter
Harvey Station, Aug 17 -- James A. Hunter, a much respected resident of this place, died at his home here at an early hour yesterday after an illness of several months from cancer. He had been in poor health since the winter but his condition was not thought to be serious until the spring, when he went to the hospital at Fredericton for treatment. It was then found that his condition was hopeless. He returned home several weeks ago and has lingered longer than was expected. He was the second son of William Hunter, one of the pioneers of Kingsclear, and was about sixty years old.
He is survived by his wife and one son and an adopted daughter. His son is Charles Hunter and his daughter is Miss Dora Hunter, both residing here. He is survived also by his aged mother, who is in her ninety-second year; four brothers and three sisters. His brothers are S. B. Hunter, M.P.P., William Hunter, Albert Hunter, of this place, and John Hunter, residing in British Columbia, all of whom were with him when he died. His sisters are Mrs Richard Davis, of this place; Mrs H. Gibbons, of Bayswater (N.B.), and Mrs Jesse Strum, of Yonkers (Sask.) One of his sons, Alfred Hunter, was killed in Flanders during the late war. The funeral was held here today and was conducted by Rev. M. J. Macpherson, of Stanley.
They had the following children:
231 i. Charles William Hunter
232 ii. Alfred Stephen Hunter
233 iii. Albert Lancelot Hunter
234 iv. Dora Mabel Hunter (Adopted)
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
61. George Robison
Son of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 19 May 1867 in Harvey. Died 4 Apr 1934 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Occupation C.P.R. Employee.
George and his wife Margaret Embleton had eight children, all born in New Brunswick. George was employed with the C.P.R., and they moved to Lethbridge, Alberta in the spring of 1911, where they lived until their death. Their children were: Isabel, Alma, Herman, Norman, Millard, Jessie, Nellie and Douglas.
Excerpt from newspaper obituary - 1934:
George Robison, 16 Years Elder Knox Church, Passes.
The death occurred at the residence, 2004 Seventh Avenue S., on Wednesday, of George Robison, aged 66 years, a citizen of this city since 1911. Born on May 19, 1867 at Harvey Station, NB, deceased was in the employ of the C.P.R. for 20 years and came to the west in the spring of 1911, arriving in Lethbridge on April 15 of that year. On April 27, 1887, deceased was married to Margaret Embleton of Harvey Station, NB, and to this union eight children were born. Two sons, Millard and Norman were killed overseas during the war, and a daughter, Isabelle passed away during the 'flu epidemic 1918.
Besides his widow deceased leaves to mourn his loss three daughters, Mrs B. B. Hoyt, Mrs Geo Watson and Nellie all of this city, and two sons, Douglas of Lethbridge, and Herman of Medicine Hat. (Rest of clipping is missing.)
For further information on this family see page 103, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992."
He married Margaret "Maggie" Embleton, daughter of James Embleton & Isabella Little, 27 Apr 1887 in York Co., NB By Rev. J. A. McLean, Presbyterian . Born 19 Jan 1867 in Harvey. Died 25 Jul 1952 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Witnesses to marriage were Joseph Robinson and Jane Embleton.
They had the following children:
235 i. Elizabeth "Isabel" Robison
236 ii. Alma Jane Robison
237 iii. Herman Stephen Robison
238 iv. Norman James Robison
239 v. Millard Joseph Robison
240 vi. Jessie Margaret Robison
241 vii. Nellie Christina Robison
242 viii. Douglas Charles Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
62. Charles Robison
Son of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 4 Jun 1869 in Harvey. Died 19 Aug 1870 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From Thursday Daily Telegraph, 25 Aug 1870: "Died Harvey, 19th Aug, Charles Robison, youngest son of Stephen Robison and Eleanor Jane Robison, age 1 year 2 months."
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
63. Charles Robison
Son of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 10 Sep 1871 in Harvey Sta., York Co., NB. Died 8 Aug 1941. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery, Harvey Sta. Occupation Farmer.
Excerpts from newspaper obituary, 10 Aug 1941:
Many At Funeral of Charles Robison
Prominent Resident of Harvey Station Buried Yesterday Following Church Service.
Harvey Station, Aug 10 -- Impressive tribute to the memory of Charles Robison, one of Harvey's best known and popular farmers was paid by relatives and a wide circle of friends at the funeral held this afternoon at the village church of which he was a life long member. Rev. Ross C. Robbins, pastor, officiated at the services, assisted by Rev. J. Hugh MacLean, Saint John and Rev. A. MacKay, Norton, NB, former pastors.
Mr Robison's memory is honored among us because of the family name he bore, one of the oldest names in Harvey's history. But the presence of so many to do him final tribute speaks eloquently of the honor and respect toward the man himself. We join in expressing the comfort of our fellowship to the family now bereaved.
The pallbearers were Arnold Little, Cecil Grieve, Maurice Lister, Donald Knox, Alfred Dougan and Leonard Gay; flower bearers, Burns Little and Ersel Corey.
Interment was in the family cemetery. There were many beautiful floral tributes and telegrams of sympathy received.
Born September 10, 1871, Mr Robison lived all his life at Harvey and founder of the widely known Chas. Robison & Sons show herd of registered Jerseys which won numerous prizes at the Maritime cattle shows at Halifax, Saint John, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Amherst and St. Stephen. He was a member of the Harvey Improvement Association and was always willing and ready to devote his time and energy to forward any project for the welfare of the community. He was kind, sympathetic and generous and his loss will be keenly felt.
Mr Robison is survived by his wife, the former Miss Elzina Graham of Magundy, NB, whom he married in 1895; three daughters, Mrs J. Cameron Berry, Oak Bay; Mrs D. A. McAlary, Edmundston and Miss Elda, at home; two sons, Gilbert G., on the homestead, and C. Edwin, employed with Dominion Seed Potato Certification Division; another son, Gordon T., predeceased him; two sisters, Mrs John Saunders, Portland, Me., and Mrs M. S. Tracy, Edmonton, Alta.; one brother, Albert, Toronto, and five grandchildren.
He married Elzina Isabel Graham, daughter of Gilbert Elliott Graham & Theresa L. Fraser, 3 Jul 1895 in York Co., NB . Born 4 Aug 1877 in Magundy, N.B. Died 25 Feb 1952. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery, Harvey Sta.
They had the following children:
243 i. Alice Lorena Robison
244 ii. Ellen Jane Robison
245 iii. Elda Elzina Robison
246 iv. Gilbert Graham Robison
247 v. Gordon Stephen Robison
248 vi. Charles "Edwin" Robison
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
64. Florence Robison
Daughter of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 10 Sep 1873 in Harvey Sta., York Co., NB. Died 15 Oct 1919 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery, Harvey Sta.
Not married.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
65. Albert Robison
Son of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 7 Mar 1876 in Harvey Sta., York Co., NB. Died 2 Mar 1970 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery, Harvey Sta.
Not married. Died 2 Mar 1970, age 93 yr 11 mo 23 days, at Harvey Community Hospital.
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
66. Grace Robison
Daughter of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 6 Jan 1878 in Harvey. Died 1960.
Five children: Josephine, George Sterling, Stephen Edward, Ellenor and Alfred Earl, all born in Alberta.
She married Maunsell Sterling Tracy, 29 Jan 1907 in York Co., NB . Born 1881 in Harvey Sta. Died 1965.
They had the following children:
249 i. Josephine Tracy
250 ii. George Sterling Tracy
251 iii. Stephen Edward Tracy
252 iv. Ellenor Tracy
253 v. Alfred Earl Tracy
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
67. Emma Robison
Daughter of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 24 Nov 1879 in Harvey. Died 14 Oct 1948 in South Portland, ME. Buried in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.
Three children: Ruth Eleanor, Agnes, and Mary Hughetta, all born in Portland, Maine.
She married John Armour Saunders, 8 Nov 1904 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records. Born 16 Apr 1880 in Salem Or Havelock, NB. Died 4 Sep 1933 in South Portland, Me. Buried in Forest City Cemetery, South Portland.
They had the following children:
254 i. Ruth Eleanor Saunders
255 ii. Agnes Saunders
256 iii. Mary Hughetta Saunders
Descendents of Thomas Herbert (1798 - 24 Feb 1862)
and Isabella Embleton (1804 - 16 Feb 1892)
Third Immigrant Generation
68. Alfred Robison
Son of Stephen Robison & Eleanor "Jane" Herbert. Born 1881 in Harvey.
Died in childhood.
index
Atcheson, Isabel "Belle", spouse of 8
Berkeley, May Emily, spouse of 37
Bonnar, Margaret, spouse of 24
Coburn, John Wood, spouse of 17
Coburn, Margaret Ann "Maggie", spouse of 11
Cornish, Clara Jane, spouse of 31
Cowley, Ida Frances, spouse of 38
Dorr, Rupert M. "Jack", spouse of 42
Elkington, Frances "Fannie", spouse of 40
Embleton, Annie Cecilie, spouse of 58
Embleton, Charlotte "Christina" 71
Embleton, John Lewis "Jack" 123
Embleton, Joseph Twizell, spouse of 21
Embleton, Lillian Isabel "Lillie" 73
Embleton, Margaret "Isabel", spouse of 13
Embleton, Margaret "Maggie" 69
Embleton, Margaret "Maggie", spouse of 61
Essensa, Elizabeth May, spouse of 59
Graham, Elzina Isabel, spouse of 63
Grieve, Kenneth Joseph Alexander 192
Grieve, Robert Piercy "Bob", spouse of 42
Herbert, Lewis Joseph Miller 222
Herbert, Margaret Little "Maggie" 57
Herbert, Marjorie Irene Marie 165
Herbert, Marshall Embleton "Marsh" 37
Herbert, Robert Embleton "Bob" 58
Hunter, James Alfred, spouse of 60
Hunter, William Henry, spouse of 57
Johnson, Evelyn Isabel "Eva" 136
Johnson, Frederick, spouse of 23
Johnson, Richard Cartright 135
Johnston, Mary Ann, spouse of 59
Lister, Margaret Ann, spouse of 16
Lister, Margaret "Ellen", spouse of 27
Lister, Mary Agnes, spouse of 18
Lister, Mary Isabel, spouse of 28
Lister, Matthew Henry, spouse of 53
Little, Archibald "Archie" 148
Little, Eleanor "Ellen" Christina 17
Little, Emily Rebekah, spouse of 43
Little, Margaret "Emma" Darling 19
Little, Margaret Elizabeth "Lizzie" 75
Little, Robert Archibald, spouse of 44
McCallum, Catherine Isobel "Cassie", spouse of 49
Miller, Ella Isabel, spouse of 56
Mills, Effie Zilla, spouse of 48
Nesbitt, Annie Embleton "Nan" 130
Nesbitt, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 127
Parker, Annie F., spouse of 25
Parker, Hepsibah "Hepsie", spouse of 20
Robison, Dorothy Elizabeth 202
Robison, Elizabeth "Isabel" 235
Robison, Gertrude "Louise" 206
Robison, Jane "Janie", spouse of 26
Robison, Jeanette Elizabeth 209
Robison, Levina Jane "Vina" 194
Robison, Marshall, spouse of 6
Saunders, John Armour, spouse of 67
Smith, Margaret Isabel Barker 84
Smith, William Walter Embleton, spouse of 12
Stewart, Jane Ferguson, spouse of 30
Taylor, David Grant, spouse of 46
Tracey, Wilmot Jordan, spouse of 55
Tracy, Maunsell Sterling, spouse of 66
Vesper, Maria Carol, spouse of 35
Wadsworth, Lily Anne, spouse of 37
Waterman, Ethel C., spouse of 58
Whitford, Leonard, spouse of 19
Wilkin, Margaret L. "Maggie", spouse of 24