Second Immigrant Generation
Descendents of Andrew Grey (ca 1785-94 – after 1861)
and 1. Mary Watson (unknown– aboard D'arcy summer, 1836)
and 2. Sarah Burgess ( ca 1810 – 11 Nov 1896)
First immigrant Generation
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
1. John Carmichael
Born 1799 in Northumberland, England. Died 21 Jun 1879 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
John Carmichael and his wife Margaret Hume were married in England, and their second son, Samuel died in England. John and Margaret and two small sons, James and Robert came to New Brunswick in 1837 with the first settlers to Harvey. Margaret's sister, Mary Hume and infant daughter Jane, came with the Carmichaels. (Mary Hume married James Craig on 14 Dec 1841.)
The Carmichaels settled on Lot 20W and 19E, 100 acres of land. The lot is an unusual shape with the highway going through it, so part of the lot is on each side of the highway. The house and barn were built on lot 20W. (Land Grant 1851/12/19, Vol KL, No. 4949)
According to the Return of the Harvey Settlement statistical report dated 7 Nov 1840, John had 5 acres in crops in 1840 with 9 acres chopped and ready for crops next year; he produced 30 bu. oats, 7 bu. wheat, 12 bu. barley and other grain, 250 bu. potatoes; had 2 swine; and had built a dwelling house.
Return of Harvey Settlement for the year 1843 shows 6 acres in crops that year, 3 acres in meadow, 1 acre in pasture and 2 acres new land for crops next year. They produced 1 1/2 tons hay, 2 tons straw, 200 bu. potatoes, 7 bu. wheat, 50 bu. oats, 25 bu. barley and buckwheat, 1 bu. turnips, had 1 cow, 2 sheep, 2 swine, 1 young cattle; had a dwelling house, barn and one other out building; and there were seven in the family.
Statistical Return of the Harvey Settlement for the year 1847 indicated that John was a "turner" (trade independent of the occupation of land); there were 8 in the family; they had 1 cow, 2 oxen, 6 sheep, 3 swine, 2 young cattle, and produced 8 tons hay and straw, 150 bu. potatoes and 6 bu. wheat. Cleared 19 acres of arable land and 2 acres pasture. Estimated value of land 45 pounds; value of buildings 9 pounds; value of stock 21 pounds and value of crops 33 pounds, for a total estimated value of 108 pounds.
According to the 1861 Census, they employed 3 males and 1 female. Owned or occupied 60 acres of improved land and 76 acres unimproved. Cash value of farm was 130 pounds, value of implements and machinery, 6 pounds. They had 2 horses, 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 2 other neat cattle, 12 sheep, 3 swine, and slaughtered 550 lbs. of pork. Produced 160 lb. butter, 30 lb. wool, 9 tons hay, 150 bu. oats, 40 bu. buckwheat, 20 bu. timothy, 100 bu. turnips and 60 bu. potatoes.
Copied from newspaper clipping appearing in newspaper in June 1927:
An interesting document in the hands of one of the resident descendants of a pioneer family is a certificate of character given the latter when he left Scotland. The certificate reads as follows:
"The John Carmichael and Margaret, his wife, leave this country for America, with a good moral and religious character, and in full communion with the Relief Church is attested by -- James Muirhead, Minister
Wooler, 18 May 1837."
He married Margaret Hume, in England. Born 1805 in Northumberland, England. Died 22 Oct 1870 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.
Copied from Daily Telegraph, Thursday, 27 October 1870: "Died Harvey, 22 inst., Margaret Carmichael, wife of John Carmichael, age 65. Deceased was a native of Northumberland, England, and emigrated to America in 1837."
Copied from Morning Freeman, 3 November 1870:
Mrs John Carmichael of Harvey Settlement died Saturday evening. She appeared to be in usual health up to a few moments of her decease. Just after finishing her tea, she complained of a severe pain in the region of the stomach, and so intense did it become, that she told those about her that unless she could have a doctor or get immediate relief she could not live. She had but uttered the words when she leaned forward and fell to the floor. She was immediately raised up and it was found life extinct. Mrs Carmichael was about 70 years of age and one of the first that made for themselves home in Harvey ("Farmer")
They had the following children:
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
2. James Carmichael
Son of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born 15 Mar 1834 in Wooler, Northumberland, England. Christen 23 Mar 1834 in Wooler United Presbyterian Cheviot St. NC. Died 20 Oct 1904 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
Witnesses to marriage were James Craig and Mary (Watts).
James was a farmer, and farmed his father's homestead farm.
He married Margaret "Maggie" Watt, daughter of Michael Watt & Mary Ann Morecraft, 19 Jul 1871 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton, By John M. Brooke . Born 3 Mar 1850 in N.B. Died 21 Nov 1929 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1929:
Mrs Margaret Carmichael
Harvey, N.B., Dec 9 -- The community of Harvey Station was saddened on November 21 by the passing of Mrs Margaret Carmichael, one of its oldest residents at the age of 79 years. Deceased had been in ailing health for some years but her death came suddenly at the last. Of a quiet and retiring nature, she was beloved by all who knew her and her death will be keenly felt throughout the whole community, where her sterling character held high esteem.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Knight of the Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased was a member. The pallbearers were James Bell, Eastman Bell, Garfield Nesbitt, Charles Nesbitt, Everett Mowatt and Thomas Davidson. The Presbyterian choir sang the favorite hymns, "Rock of Ages," and "Abide With Me," and "No Night in Heaven."
Mrs Carmichael leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs Eastman Bell and Mrs James Bell, of Lake Road; Miss Kate, at home; one son, Fulton, also at home; three sisters, Mrs Janet McDonald and Mrs Ellen Matthews, of Alberta; Mrs Ronald McDonald, New York, and Mrs Isobel Mowatt, of Harvey Station, also survive.
They had the following children:
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10 ii. James "Fulton" Carmichael
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
3. Samuel Carmichael
Son of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born 1835 in Wooler, Northumberland, England. Christen 9 Apr 1835 in Wooler United Presbyterian Cheviot St. NC. Died Before May 1837 in Wooler. Buried in England.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
4. Robert Carmichael
Son of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born Mar 1837 in Wooler, Northumberland, England. Christen 9 Apr 1837 in Wooler United Presbyterian Cheviot St. NC. Died 18 Nov 1912 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Not married. Robert lived on the homestead farm with his brother James.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
5. Jane Carmichael
Daughter of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born 4 Jul 1838 in Harvey. Died 16 Dec 1894 in Thomaston.
She married Thomas Davidson. Born 29 Mar 1827 in England. Died 10 Jul 1903 in Thomaston.
Birth and death dates from Katie Carmichael's notes. >From the church records: d. 8 Jul 1902, age 76 years.
According to the 1901 Census, Thomas came from England in 1847.
Thomas received Land Grant Lot #99 Block 26, Manners Sutton, York Co., 100 acres, 1870/02/04, Vol 79, No. 13548.
It is believed that Thomas and his wife Jane are buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery, without gravestone.
They had the following children:
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Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
6. John "Jack" Carmichael
Son of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born 1841 in Harvey. Christen 21 Aug 1841 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 24 Mar 1866 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
7. Isabella Carmichael
Daughter of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born 1842 in Harvey. Christen 24 Dec 1843 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died Jun 1916 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were James Carmichael and Mary Ann Thompson.
Church records indicate Isabella died of consumption.
She married John T. Thompson, son of John Stuart Thompson & Isabella Swan, 12 Apr 1865 in Harvey, York Co. By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 1833 in Eng. Died 11 May 1910 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
John was first married to Margaret Rutherford, who died 11 Mar 1861, and had one son, Samuel, from the first marriage. John and family lived on a farm in Tweedside.
They had the following children:
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Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
Second Immigrant Generation
8. Mary Carmichael
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Daughter of John Carmichael & Margaret Hume. Born 1845 in Harvey. Christen 19 Apr 1946 in Harvey By Rev Daniel McCurdy . Died 13 Aug 1927 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.
Copied from newspaper obituary - Telegraph Journal, 1927:
Mrs Mary Nesbitt Dies At Harvey Sta.
Harvey Station, Aug 17 -- The death of Mrs Mary Nesbitt, widow of the late James Nesbitt, and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Carmichael, took place at her home in Tweedside, near here, at the advanced age of over 80 years. Deceased had been a widow for many years, and lived with two of her sons, her last surviving daughter, Miss Margaret, having died two years ago. She leaves five sons, George, Thomas and James, in the Canadian West, and Garfield and Charles at home.
The funeral was held this afternoon, services by the pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. George E. Knight. Interment was in the Manners Sutton Cemetery.
She married James Nesbitt, son of John Nesbitt & Ann. Born 1826 in Wooler, Eng. Christen 6 Apr 1826 in Wooler, West Chapel Presbyterian--NC. Died 30 Oct 1882 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
They had the following children:
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Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
9. John Carmichael
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Son of James Carmichael & Margaret "Maggie" Watt. Born 14 Jul 1873 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 1914 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
1901 Census for Manners Sutton gives birth date: 20 Jun 1873. Not married. Lived with his brother Fulton and sister Katie on the homestead farm.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
10. James "Fulton" Carmichael
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Son of James Carmichael & Margaret "Maggie" Watt. Born 20 Sep 1875 in Harvey. Died 1952 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Not married. Fulton was a farmer on his father's and grandfather's farm. His brother, John, and sister, Katie lived on the farm also.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
11. Mary Ellen Carmichael
Daughter of James Carmichael & Margaret "Maggie" Watt. Born 8 Oct 1877/1878 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 25 Oct 1880 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from Weekly Telegraph, 10 Nov 1880: "A fatal accident happened at Harvey, York Co., 25th ult., while James Carmichael and his wife were absent from their home, their little daughter, three years old, undertook to build a fire when her dress ignited and she was so badly burned that she died the next eve."
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
12. Margaret "Ethel" Carmichael
Daughter of James Carmichael & Margaret "Maggie" Watt. Born 29 May 1880 in Harvey. Died Sep 1963. Buried in Sunny Bank Cemetery.
She married John Eastman "Easty" Bell, son of John Alexander "Jack" Bell & Jane "Jean" Cleghorn, 10 Jun 1903 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records. Born 3 May 1879 in South Tweedside. Died 29 Jun 1944. Buried in Sunny Bank Cemetery, Magaguadavic.
Easty and his wife Ethel lived on a farm on the Lake Road.
From newspaper obituary:
J. E. BELL DEAD
Well Known Resident of Harvey Station Died at His Home, Aged 65 Years
Harvey Station, NB, July 6 -- The death of John Eastman Bell, occurred at his home here, June 29th at the age of 65 years. He was a lifelong resident of Harvey district, was of a cheerful disposition and highly respected by all who knew him. Mr Bell leaves to mourn his wife, formerly Ethel Carmichael, two sons, Stanley Bell, Fredericton; Malcolm, at home; three daughters, Mrs Cecil MacLean, Harvey; Mrs Stanley Hamilton, Magaguadavic, and Mrs Harold James, Devon; one brother, Edward, Tweedside, and one sister, Mrs Norman Messer, Harvey. Another sister, Mrs James Morecraft, of this place, passed away one half hour before him and was buried the same day.
The funeral took place from his home on Friday afternoon at 3.30 pm conducted by Mr MacDonald of the Knox Presbyterian Church and the members of the choir sang favorite hymns, Abide With Me, O God Our Help in Ages Past and Sleep on Beloved. The funeral was largely attended and there were many beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were four grandsons, Orlie and Milton MacLean, Jack and Murray Hamilton and two nephews, Russel Bell and Albert Shaw. He was laid to rest in Sunny Bank cemetery at Magaguadavic.
They had the following children:
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39 i. James "Melvin" Bell
40 ii. Margaret "May" Bell
41 iii. Helen Isabel Jane Bell
42 iv. Stanley Eastman Bell
43 v. Malcolm Glen Bell
44 vi. Bessie Eveline Bell
Margaret "Ethel" Carmichael
Born May 29, 1880 died September 1963
Daughter of James Carmichael and Margaret Watt.
Married to Eastman Bell.
Easty and Ethel lived on a farm on the lake Road, They were
married on June 10, 1903 and had 6 children.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
13. Annie May Carmichael
Daughter of James Carmichael & Margaret "Maggie" Watt. Born 24 Aug 1884 in Harvey. Died 14 Aug 1967. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She married James Robert Bell, son of John Alexander "Jack" Bell & Jane "Jean" Cleghorn, 7 Oct 1909 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records. Born 2 Mar 1881 in South Tweedside. Died 21 Mar 1941. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
They lived on the Lake Road in Harvey, and had two children.
From newspaper obituary:
Died At Harvey
Harvey Station, NB, March 25 -- The death occurred on the 21st March of James Robert Bell at his home after a short illness at the age of 60 years. He was a highly respected citizen and made friends with all who came in contact with him. He had been a life long resident of Harvey and is a descendant of the first early settlers of this place and leaves to mourn his wife, one son, James Russel and one daughter, Margaret Blanche at home; three brothers, Charles, Eastman and Edward Bell of Harvey, and two sisters, Mrs James Morecroft and Mrs Norman Messer, residing at Harvey. Funeral services were held at home on Sunday, March 23rd by Rev. Allison McLean of Harvey, the Harvey choir rendering O God Our Help in Ages Past, O God of Bethel by Who's Hand and There is No Night in Heaven. Interment was made at Harvey cemetery.
They had the following children:
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45 i. James "Russell" Bell
46 ii. Blanche Margaret Bell
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
14. Katie Isabel Carmichael
Daughter of James Carmichael & Margaret "Maggie" Watt. Born 26 Jan 1894 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 11 Nov 1979 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Not married. Lived on the homestead farm with her brothers John and Fulton.
From The Daily Gleaner, 30 Nov 1979:
Katie I. Carmichael
Funeral services for Katie I. Carmichael, a life-long resident of Harvey Station were held from the Knox Presbyterian Church with Rev. S. R. Jackson officiating. Miss Carmichael, daughter of the late James and Margaret (Watt) Carmichael was 86.
She is survived by four nieces; Mrs Helen Hamilton, Mrs May MacLean, Mrs Bessie Gough and Mrs Blanche Shaw; two nephews Russell Bell and Malcolm Bell, and several great and great great nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Orlie MacLean, Paul MacLean, Jack Hamilton, Roger Shaw, Merle Bell and Leslie Bell. Interment took place in the Harvey cemetery.
Katie Isabel Carmichael
Born January 26, 1894 died November 11, 1979
Daughter of James Carmichael and Margaret (Maggie) Watt.
Katie lived her entire life on the Carmichael homestead-
Katie was never married.
And used to baby sit us some when we were little.
I remember she had no electricity, but did have a phone-
Her brother Fulton lived with her until her passed away in
1952,
Albert Mowatt lived there for a lot of years.
In any of the census records, it lists james and Maggie(
the parents) , and James's brother Robert who always
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
15. William Davidson
Son of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born Approx 1862 in Wilmot, York Co., N.B.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
16. Thomas Davidson
Son of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born 24 Mar 1867 in Wilmot, York Co. Died 19 Oct 1941 in St. Stephen. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary (1941):
Died at St. Stephen
Thomas Davidson, Native of Harvey, Had Been in Woollen Industry.
St. Stephen, Oct 30 -- The death of Thomas Davidson occurred at his home at St. Stephen recently at the age of 74 and after an illness of only a few days, although his health had not been good for some time.
Mr Davidson was born at Harvey, the son of the late Thomas Davidson and Jane (Carmichael) Davidson. He followed the woollen mill industry all his life, working at York Mills and at Pennfield before coming to St. Stephen more than twenty years ago where he was partner in the Speedy and Davidson mill on King Street. Mr Davidson was an expert at his trade and a citizen of high character. He attended the Presbyterian Church.
His wife predeceased him several years ago as did their two children, and he leaves one brother, Herbert Davidson of Jamaica Plain, Mass., and a number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was held at his home on Carleton street on the afternoon of Oct 22nd with Rev. B. D. Earle officiating. Pallbearers were David Leeman, Austin Manzer, W. K. Dinsmore, Guy White, William Finkill and Ronald Campbell. Interment was in the family lot in the rural cemetery at St. Stephen. Herbert Davidson came from Jamaica Plain to attend the funeral.
He married Georgianna Johnston. Born 24 Mar 1871. Died 5 Dec 1930 in St. Stephen. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary:
Mrs Thomas Davidson
St. Stephen, Dec 14 -- The funeral of Mrs Georgianna Davidson, wife of Thomas Davidson, whose death occurred on Dec 5, was held on Monday afternoon from her residence, Carleton Street, at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Earle, of the Kirk United Church, officiated at the house and grave. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was made in the St. Stephen rural cemetery.
They had the following children:
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47 i. Bell Loraine Davidson
48 ii. Ruth J. Davidson
49 iii. Donald Glen Davidson
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
17. Margaret Davidson
Daughter of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born 15 Dec 1868 in Wilmot, York Co. Died 13 Nov 1913 in St Johnsbury, Vermont, USA.
She married Thomas W. Christie, son of John Christie & Elizabeth Jane Gass, 1 Jun 1887 in Presbyterian Manse, Harvey By J. A. McLean. Born 1854/1855. Died 1920 in Boston. Occupation Road And Bridge Construction Contractor.
Witnesses to marriage were Margery Christie and Thomas Dardin.
Tom and Margaret lived in Vermont. They had six children. For details of this family see Chapter 6, page 62, "John Christie and Descendants 1815-1994" compiled by Edgar Christie.
Children of Tom and Margaret were: Ida Mae, Herman John, Inez Marion, Eugene, Harland, and Wilfred. Son Wilfred was young when Margaret died, and her brother Herbert Davidson adopted Wilfred who at that time took the name Davidson.
They had the following children:
50 i. Ida Mae Christie
51 ii. Herman John Christie
52 iii. Inez Marion Christie
53 iv. Eugene Christie
54 v. Harland Christie
55 vi. Wilfred Christie Davidson
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
18. John Davidson
Son of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born 20 Oct 1869 in Wilmot. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church.
John lived in Lisbon, N.H.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
19. George Davidson
Son of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born 31 Dec 1871 in Wilmot. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
20. Amelia "Emily" Davidson
Daughter of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born Approx 1876 in Wilmot. Died in Wentworth, N.H.
Copied from undated newspaper obituary:
Death of Mrs Emily Burnham, sister of Thomas Davidson of St. Stephen, occurred recently in Wentworth, N.H. where she had made her home for some 25 years. She was a native of York Co. and is also survived by her husband, one son and another brother, Herbert, in Boston.
She married Isaac A. Burnham.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
21. Miriam Davidson
Daughter of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born 1 Oct 1877 in Wilmot. Died 1 Jun 1923 in Wells River, Vermont.
Copied from newspaper obituary (1923):
Wells River
Death of Mrs Fred E. Stevens, Burial Monday.
The many friends of Miriam Davidson, wife of Fred E. Stevens, were shocked to learn of her death Friday noon, June 1st, after a brief illness at her home in Wells River.
Mrs Stevens was born in Wilmot, New Brunswick, October 1, 1877, where she lived during her childhood. When a young woman she came to Vermont to live and has made here home here ever since.
On June 1, 1898, she was united in marriage to Fred E. Stevens of Wells River. The shock was doubly hard for the intimate family as the death occurred on their 25th wedding anniversary.
The funeral was held June 4, at her home in Wells River, conducted by the Rev. G. J. Buckley, minister of the Methodist church of Woodsville. It was largely attended by relatives and friends. The Eastern Star, of which Mrs Stevens was an active member, attended in a body. Burial was in the Wells River cemetery. The bearers were Herbert Davidson, Isaac Burnham, Albert E. Powell, John Stevens, Howard Brown and A. G. Webster. The wealth of floral tributes testified to the love and esteem in which she was held in this community.
Besides her husband, Fred E. Stevens, she leaves one son, John Davidson Stevens, 18 years old, a student at Norwich University, both of whom have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. She also leaves one sister, Mrs Amelia Burnham of Wentworth, N.H., and three brothers, Herbert Davidson of Boston, John Davidson of Lisbon, N.H., and Thomas Davidson of St. John, N.B. The latter was unable to attend.
Those who attended from out of town were Herbert Davidson of Boston, John Davidson of Lisbon, N.H.; E. L. Christie of Boston, Mr and Mrs C. E. Powell of St. Johnsbury, Mr and Mrs Isaac A. Burnham and Stanley Witcher of Wentworth, N.H., Miss Sarah Winn of Lawrence, Mass., Mr and Mrs Garland of Plymouth, N.H., Mr and Mrs C. O. Rowe of Woodsville, N.Y.
She married Fred E. Stevens, 1 Jun 1898 in Vermont. Born in Wells River, Vermont.
They had the following children:
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56 i. John Davidson Stevens
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
22. Herbert Davidson
Son of Thomas Davidson & Jane Carmichael. Born Approx 1879 in Wilmot.
Herbert lived in Boston, Mass.
He married Louise Foster.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
23. Alexander Thompson
Son of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 1865/1867 in Harvey. Died 9 Oct 1935 in Lincoln, Maine.
Alexander lived in Lincoln, Maine.
He married Dora Tripp. Born 7 Jul 1881. Died 17 Aug 1934 in Lincoln, Maine.
They had the following children:
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57 i. Marjorie Thompson
58 ii. Lyda Isabel Thompson
59 iii. Vernard Thompson
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
24. Margaret Thompson
Daughter of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 24 May 1868 in Harvey. Died Jun 1942 in BC.
Margaret lived in British Columbia.
She married John Wilson. Died Mar 1950 in BC.
They had the following children:
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60 i. Lottie Wilson
61 ii. Ella Wilson
62 iii. Bell Wilson
63 iv. David Wilson
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
25. Isabella Thompson
Daughter of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 9 May 1870 in Harvey. Died 14 Nov 1960 in Torryburn, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Not married. Died 14 Nov 1960 at Mrs Smith's Convalescent Home, Torryburn.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
26. Mary "Jane" Thompson
Daughter of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 1872/1873 in Harvey. Died Mar 1934.
Not married.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
27. Robert H. Thompson
Son of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 1875 in Harvey. Died 12 Jan 1949. Occupation CPR, McAdam.
Not married.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
28. James "Frederick" Thompson
Son of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 1876/1877.
Not married.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
29. Angelina Thompson
Daughter of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 1878/1879 in Harvey.
She married Arthur M. Tripp, 28 Aug 1907 in York Co., NB. Born in Penobscott, Maine.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
30. Harvey Thompson
Son of John T. Thompson & Isabella Carmichael. Born 12 Aug 1880 in Harvey. Died 14 Mar 1963 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Lived on a farm in Tweedside.
He married Minnie May Christie, daughter of William James Christie & Elizabeth Jane Dorcas, 12 Jan 1920. Born 6 Oct 1895. Died 16 Nov 1947. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Minnie died as a result of an accident.
They had the following children:
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64 i. Blanche Elizabeth Thompson
65 ii. Olive May Thompson
66 iii. Gordon William Thompson
67 iv. Gladys Isabell Thompson
68 v. Stanley Alexander Thompson
69 vi. Harry Thompson
70 vii. Winnifred Elizabeth Thompson
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
31. James Nesbitt
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Son of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 7 Apr 1866 in Harvey. Died Aug 1945 in Saskatchewan.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
32. John "Charles" Nesbitt
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Son of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 18 Feb 1869 in Harvey. Died 30 Jul 1953. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
33. Robert Nesbitt
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Son of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born Oct 1870 in Harvey. Died Dec 1876 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
34. Thomas Nesbitt
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Son of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 15 Oct 1873 in Harvey. Died 2 Apr 1948. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
35. George Nesbitt
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Son of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 15 Nov 1875 in Harvey. Died 18 Mar 1955 in St. Joseph's Hosp., Comox, BC. Buried in Sandwick Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Logger.
Copied from newspaper obituary (BC):
Services for George Nesbitt
George Nesbitt, who came to Courtenay from his birth place, Harvey Station, New Brunswick, 45 years ago, passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Comox, Friday, March 18, at the age of 79. Most of his adult life he had been employed as a farmer and logger. Mr Nesbitt has made his home with William Swan for many years. He is survived by one brother, Garfield, at Cereal, Alberta.
Funeral services are being held this (Wednesday) afternoon at Piercy's Chapel with Rev. J. S. Clark officiating and interment will take place in the civic cemetery at Sandwick.
Pallbearers will be P. Dargie, T. Menzies, J. Swan, I. Parkin, H. Grieve and H. Creech.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
36. Sarah "Jane" Nesbitt
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Daughter of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 12 Jan 1877 in Harvey. Died 16 Jan 1902 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She married Peter Seaman Cleghorn Wood, son of George Wood & Margaret "Maggie" Piercy, 30 Aug 1899 in York Co., NB. Born 16 May 1868 in Tweedside. Died 13 Jan 1902 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Peter, his wife Jane, and their two infant children all died of diphtheria within four days, in January 1902.
Copied from newspaper clippings - 1902:
Diphtheria Scourge
Three Deaths in the Wood Family at Tweedside--Others Expected.
Our Harvey correspondent writing Jan. 17th, says:
Mrs Wood of Tweedside, wife of Peter C. Wood, who died of diphtheria on Monday, died of the same disease yesterday morning. Their eldest child also died on Wednesday. The remaining child, which is about three months old is not expected to recover. This child and an invalid sister of the late Mr Wood, are the sole survivors of the household. Mrs F. V. Taylor, a trained nurse, was sent from Fredericton yesterday morning, but Mrs Wood was dead when she arrived. The deceased lady was the eldest daughter of the late James Nesbitt of Tweedside, and was about 30 years of age.
The people here are appalled by the dreadful work of the disease and every effort is being made to prevent its spreading.
Family Wiped Out
Awful Scourge of Diphtheria at Tweedside
Harvey Station, York County, Jan. 18 -- A whole family, father, mother and two children, have been cut off by diphtheria in Tweedside. On Friday evening Peter C. Wood contracted the disease and died Monday, the elder child died Tuesday and Mrs Wood died on Thursday morning and the younger child a few hours later. The disease is of the most violent type and proved quickly fatal in spite of the best methods of treatment. During the illness of the family their friends and neighbours prepared and brought food and other things necessary, but did not dare enter the house, and the doctor was unable to obtain the nursing required for his patients. Mrs Nesbitt, Mrs Wood's mother, did everything she could to care for them, but she soon became exhausted. Some of the parish officers and others, when they became aware of the state of affairs on Wednesday, joined together and wired Dr. Mullin of Fredericton, asking him to send a trained nurse for Mrs Wood and the child. The doctor at once complied and the nurse arrived Thursday morning only to find Mrs Wood dead and the child dying.
Two other families in Tweedside, who had the disease are all recovering, and there has been no further spread of the disease.
T
he dreadful occurrence has cast a deep gloom over the entire community and much sorrow is expressed, as the young couple had many friends and were highly respected.
They had the following children:
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71 i. Charles George Wood
72 ii. Bertha May Wood
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
37. Margaret Ann Nesbitt
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Daughter of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 23 Mar 1879 in Harvey. Died 12 Dec 1923 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of John Carmichael (1799 – 21 Jun 1879)and Margaret Hume (1805 – 22 Oct 1870)
THIRD Immigrant Generation
38. Robert Garfield "Gary" Nesbitt
Son of James Nesbitt & Mary Carmichael. Born 23 Mar 1881 in Harvey. Died 11 Apr 1956 in Saskatchewan.
Index
Bell, James Robert, spouse of 13
Bell, John Eastman "Easty", spouse of 12
Burnham, Isaac A., spouse of 20
Carmichael, Margaret "Ethel" 12
Christie, Minnie May, spouse of 30
Christie, Thomas W., spouse of 17
Johnston, Georgianna, spouse of 16
Nesbitt, Robert Garfield "Gary" 38
Stevens, Fred E., spouse of 21
Thompson, Blanche Elizabeth 64
Thompson, James "Frederick" 28
Thompson, John T., spouse of 7
Thompson, Margaret 24
Thompson, Stanley Alexander 68
Thompson, Winnifred Elizabeth 70
Tripp, Arthur M., spouse of 29