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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

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 First immigranT Generation                 

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

FIRST Immigrant Generation

1. James Nesbitt 

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Born Approx 1775 in North., Eng.

   

There were two Nesbitt families among the first Harvey Settlement settlers, James Nesbitt and John Nesbitt.   The relationship between the two is unknown at this time.

   

James was a widower in 1837, when he came to New Brunswick with two sons, George and James, and daughter Elspeth, on the brig. "Cornelius of Sunderland", along with the first settlers of Harvey.   He settled on Lot #12W, 100 acres in Harvey Settlement.   He sold his land to John Kilpatrick on 14 Dec 1844, whose name is shown on the Land Grants Map.   Presumably after he sold his property he moved to Maine to live with his daughter, Elspeth.   The 1850 Census for Robbinston, Maine shows "James Mashbeth, age 75, born in England" living with John and Elizabeth Larner.   This name perhaps should have been "James Nesbitt", and James later died in Maine based on his obituary (see below).

    

James, or someone in his family, wrote a Journal of their   voyage to America.

    

According to family records in the Nesbitt Bible, there were six children.

   

He married Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (b. 3 Nov 1776, Norham, Northumberland, England), before 1811 in Eng. Died before May 1837 in Eng.  

The following obituary for James Nesbitt was provided courtesy of descendant Sharon Howland, Washington Co., Maine (28 May, 2007):

       

Calais Advertiser: Jan 22, 1852 p. 2

   

"Died in Robbinston, [Maine] Dec 28, 1851, James Nesbit, aged about 69 years.

       

"He was a native of the North of England, where he became a member of the Presbyterian Church at the age of 19. About 15 years since, he emigrated to New Brunswick with a number of his relations and friends and with them, commenced what is termed, the Harvey Settlement, about 25 miles from Fredericton. A Church was soon formed, and Mr. Nesbit was chosen one of its Elders. -- Some years ago, he removed to Robbinston, and connected himself with the Congregational Church of that place. The uniform testimony of his Pastor, and of all who knew him is that he was a good man and eminently a Bible Christian. Having not only a thorough knowledge of the Bible but having imbibed its spirit, and exemplified its precepts. An aged friend who visited him often, remarked, that his visits were always rich spiritual feasts, and he felt that he was drawn nearer heaven, by their influence. - His Pastor told the writer, that his deathbed, though one of great suffering, was one of calm resignation, humble trust in Christ, and joyful hope of a glorious and blessed immortality in heaven."

 

Servant of God well done
Rest from thy lov'd employ
The battle fought, the victory won.
Enter thy Master's joy."

   

They had the following children:

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  2   i.   Elizabeth Nesbitt

  3   ii.   Thomas Nesbitt

  4   iii.   George Nesbitt

  5   iv.   Elspeth Nesbitt

  6   v.   James Nesbitt

  7   vi.   James Nesbitt

JAMES NESBITT

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

SECOND Immigrant Generation

2. Elizabeth Nesbitt

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Daughter of James Nesbitt & Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr. Born 19 Dec 1811 in Eng.

   

No further information on Elizabeth.   She wasn't listed among the Nesbitt family members who came to Canada in 1837.

ELIZABETH NESBITT

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

SECOND Immigrant Generation

3. Thomas Nesbitt

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Son of James Nesbitt & Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr. Born 26 Mar 1814 in Eng.

   

No further information on Thomas.   He was not on the list of family members who came to Canada in 1837.

THOMAS NESBITT

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

SECOND Immigrant Generation

4. George Nesbitt

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Son of James Nesbitt & Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr. Born 16 Feb 1816 in North., Eng. Died 1881/1891. Occupation Farmer.

   

George at age 21 years came to NB on the brig "Cornelius of Sunderland" in 1837 with his widowed father James Nesbitt, sister Elspeth and brother James, and were among the first settlers of Harvey Settlement.

   

George was listed in the 1881 Census, but not the 1891 Census, and it is presumed he died during that time.

   

He first married Elizabeth Embleton, daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson, 4 Feb 1841 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By John Birkmyre, Presbyteria. Born 1819 in Eng. Christen 1 Jun 1819 in Ilderton, Eng. Died 3 Oct 1852 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

   

Elizabeth came to NB in 1837 on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland,   with her sister and brother-in-law Isabell and Thomas Herbert and their five young children.   Elizabeth was 18 years old.   Her sister, Eleanor, age 20 years, and brother Robert, age 16 years, and brother William Embleton with his wife Jane and two small children came to NB at the same time.   They were among the first settlers of Harvey Settlement.  

   

From N.B. Royal Gazette, 10 Feb 1841:   "Married 4th inst., by Rev. Dr. Birkmyre, George Nesbit and Miss Elizabeth Embleton both of Kingsclear parish, York Co."

   

From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB):   Witnesses to marriage were Robert Embleton and Margaret Herbert.

   

From New Brunswick Courier, 30 Oct 1852:   "Died Harvey Settlement, 3rd ult., Elizabeth, wife of George Nisbet, age 33; and on 13th, William, son of George Nisbet, infant."

    

They had the following children:

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  8   i.   James Nesbitt

  9   ii.   George Estabrooks Nesbitt

  10   iii.   Margaret Nesbitt

  11   iv.   Thomas Nesbitt

  12   v.   William Nesbitt

 

   

He second married Matilda Campbell, daughter of William Campbell, 23 Mar 1859 in York Co., NB, By Samuel Johnson . Born Approx 1816. Died 16 Oct 1879 in Harvey.

   

PANB #F15552, p. 334:   George Nesbit and Matilda Campbell both of Manners Sutton on Mar 23, 1859 by Samuel Johnson.   Witnesses William Patterson and William Campbell.

   

They had the following children:

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  13   i.   Agnes Miller Nesbitt

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

SECOND Immigrant Generation

5. Elspeth Nesbitt

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Daughter of James Nesbitt & Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr. Born 11 Sep 1818 in Eng. Died 12 Nov 1911 in Calais, Maine. Buried 14 Nov 1911 in Calais, Me.

   

Sharon Howland has the grandfather clock from this family.   Elspeth, wife of James Nesbitt, portrait is painted on it. The following note is attached inside the clock:   "This story of the old clock was related by Mrs David Larner, wife of David S. Larner, who in turn was told the story by the owners, Mr and Mrs John Larner, 83 Union St., Calais, Maine.   Both Mr and Mrs John Larner lived with their son and family for years at the above address.   The clock was made by a member of the family, a clockmaker for the wedding present of Mr and Mrs James Nesbitt (Elspeth), parents of Elspeth Nesbitt Larner.   Elspeth Nesbitt Larner was born Sept 11, 1818 and died Nov 14, 1911.   The old clock was made about 1802 or 1803.   It has kept excellent time through the years."

 

From newspaper obituary (Calais, Me., 1911):

   

Mrs Elspeth Larner, relict of the last John Larner, and probably the oldest woman in this city, died at the home of her son, David S. Larner, 85 Union street, early Sunday morning, Nov. 12, aged 93 years and 2 months.   Death was due to the infirmities of old age.   Born in Berwick, England, Sept. 11, 1818, she, with the rest of the family, came to this country at the age of 12 years, and settled in Harvey Settlement, N.B.   At that early period Harvey and all York County, was a vast wilderness, being practically uninhabited by human beings.   After a stay there they migrated to Milltown, Me., thence to Robbinston, and later to Calais, where she has since lived.   She has been a permanent resident of Calais for 54 years.   The place where Mrs Larner was born in England is situated on the River Tweed, directly on the boundary line between that country and Scotland; geographically the same as Calais and St. Stephen, which undoubtedly had a lot to do with their fixing Calais as their final home.   In her own home she practiced all the thrift and good qualities that the people of her native country are noted for.   Mrs Larner raised a large family of 11 children of which seven are living, namely:   John and David S., who reside in Calais, Mrs Elizabeth Furbush of Princeton, Thomas of Princeton, Mrs Anne Vaughan of New York city, Robert A. of Wausau, Wis., and George of Orono.   She also leaves 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.   Mrs Larner at the time of her death was the oldest member of the Congregational church of this city.   Deceased had been confined to her bed for 11 years, being utterly unable to move without assistance.   During the entire period of her illness, her every want has been kindly administered to by her children.   The people of our city will regret the passing away of one so long a resident, as she was known by all and universally respected.   Until only a few weeks ago her mind was unusually bright for one so advanced in years, and the anecdotes and experiences in the old country were often listened to by her friends with great delight.   She retained until the end the quaint mode of speech of the country of her birth, being a rich and pleasing mixture of Scotch and English dialect.

   

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov 14, and will be conducted by Rev. R. A. McDonald, assisted by Rev. C. G. McCully, pastor emeritous of the Congregational church.

 

She married John Larner. Born 29 Sep 1815 in Eng. Died 14 Aug 1900 in Calais, Maine. Buried in Calais, Me.

   

Information on John Larner, Elspeth Nesbitt and family was taken from photocopy of birth records of Nesbitts and Larners in their Family Bible Dictionary, obituary for Elspeth, and family information   provided by Sharon Howland.

   

John and Elspeth Larner transferred to the Calais Congregational Church from Robbinston, Maine in October 1873.

   

They had the following children:

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  14   i.   Elizabeth Larner

  15   ii.   John Larner

  16   iii.   James Larner

  17   iv.   Thomas Larner

  18   v.   Ann Larner

  19   vi.   George Larner

  20   vii.   Edward Larner

  21   viii.   Robert Larner

  22   ix.   Franklin Larner

  23   x.   Elispeth Larner

  24   xi.   David Sewell Larner

ELSPETH NESBITT
GEORGE NESBITT

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

SECOND Immigrant Generation

6. James Nesbitt 

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Son of James Nesbitt & Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr. Born 31 Jan 1821 in Eng. Died 13 Oct 1821 in Eng.

JAMES NESBITT-6

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

SECOND Immigrant Generation

7. James Nesbitt

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Son of James Nesbitt & Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr. Born 2 Oct 1822 in Eng.

 

Two birth dates for James:   29 Oct 1823 England, and 2 Oct 1822.   Not sure which is correct.

   

PANB Marriage Records, p. 265:   "James Nesbit and Isabella Craigs on 28 Oct 1844, by Daniel McCurdy, witnesses John B. Nesbit and Isabella Herbert."

   

James and Isabella arrived in Melbourne, Australia in Oct 1852 aboard the ship "Revenue", and it is believed they spent the rest of their lives in Australia.

   

He married Isabella Craigs, daughter of Thomas Craigs & Margaret Patterson, 28 Oct 1844 in Harvey Settlement By Daniel McCurdy, Presbyterian . Born 19 Feb 1824 in Milfield, Eng.

JAMES NESBITT

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

8. James Nesbitt.

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Son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. Born 1842 in Harvey. Christen 13 Mar 1842 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy.

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

9. George Estabrooks Nesbitt

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Son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. Born Dec 1843 in Harvey Settlement. Christen 24 Dec 1843 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died After 1900 in Minnesota. Occupation Logger.

   

George Estabrooks Nesbitt with his wife Sarah Elkington probably moved to the United States in the summer or fall of 1870.   They went first to Pennsylvania, then to Pierce County, Wisconsin.   In later life, George E. lived with his son Frederick and family in Minnesota.   (Info from R. E. McDowell, 88 Park Ave., Apt 203, Arlington, Mass., Apr 1996,   whose great grandmother Elizabeth was daughter of George and Sarah.)

   

He married Sarah Elkington, daughter of William Elkington & Susannah "Susan" Martin, 27 Jun 1867 in York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 29 Dec 1839 in England. Died 1879 in Wisconsin.

 

Witnesses to marriage were George Embleton and Susannah Elkington.

 

They had the following children:

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  25   i.   Frederick Nesbitt

  26   ii.   Elizabeth Nesbitt

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

10. Margaret Nesbitt

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Daughter of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. Born 1846 in Harvey. Christen 22 Feb 1846 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 13 Jan 1942 in Victoria, BC. Buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC.

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    Margaret died 13 Jan 1942, at age 94 years.

 

    From newspaper clipping - Victoria, BC, Jan 1936:

    Has Ninetieth Birthday Tea

    Flowers and Good Wishes Greeted Mrs Margaret Cessford Yesterday.

   

Masses of beautiful flowers, including a lovely bouquet from Mayor and Mrs David Leeming greeted Mrs Margaret Cessford, pioneer resident of Victoria, on the attainment of her ninetieth birthday yesterday.

   

Sixty years in this city have brought many friends to the venerable resident, and a host of them called to tender their personal congratulations and good wishes at her home on Mary Street, Victoria West, where she lives with her daughter.   Despite her great age, Mrs Cessford is extraordinarily alert and in possession of all her faculties, and she exchanged many reminiscences and reciprocated the good wishes over the tea cups, both afternoon and evening.

   

Historic Tea Cups

And the tea cups themselves have almost as interesting a history as Mrs Cessford, for they were presented to her by the late Sir James Douglas, former Governor of British Columbia, and are of the capacious size beloved of early Victorian appetites!

   

Assisting in receiving the guests during the afternoon and evening were Mrs Cessford's daughter, Mrs J. C. Dodds, also Mrs George Cessford, Mrs R. Campbell and Miss Muriel Cessford.   Mr Tom Cessford came over from Seattle to celebrate his mother's birthday.   Those serving tea were Mrs George Cessford, Miss Muriel Cessford, Mrs R. Dalziel and Mrs R. Campbell.

 

   

She married Robert Cessford, son of David Cessford & Margaret "Peggy" Piercy, 7 Sep 1864 in Harvey Presbyterian Church By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 28 Aug 1841 in Harvey, York Co., NB. Died 26 Mar 1913 in Victoria, BC. Buried in Ross Bay Cemetery, Victoria, BC. Occupation Carpenter.

   

PANB #F15552, p. 565:   Robert Cessford and Margaret Nesbitt on Sep 7, 1864 by Samuel Johnson, witnesses Annie Nesbitt and William McMillan.

   

Robert, Margaret and their older children moved from Harvey, NB,   to Vancouver Island, BC approximately 1876.   Robert worked in a tannery in Victoria, BC.

   

Most of the Cessfords in Victoria were buried in Ross Bay Cemetery.

   

Robert's birth date was taken from 1901 Census, Victoria, BC, and he was a carpenter at that time.

   

Robert died at age 72 years.

   

They had the following children:

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  27   i.   James Cessford

  28   ii.   Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cessford

  29   iii.   Adeline Cessford

  30   iv.   George Wellington Cessford

  31   v.   Almira "Myra" Cessford

  32   vi.   John Harvey "Jack" Cessford

  33   vii.   Margaret "Madge" Cessford

  34   viii.   Thomas Piercy Cessford

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

11. Thomas Nesbitt 

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Son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. 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.

   

He married Janet Little, daughter of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert, 9 Oct 1872 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev Samuel Johnson . 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.

   

They had the following children:

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  35   i.   Isabelle "Belle" Nesbitt

  36   ii.   George "Dode" Nesbitt

  37   iii.   Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nesbitt

  38   iv.   James Little Nesbitt

  39   v.   Margaret Nesbitt

  40   vi.   Annie Embleton "Nan" Nesbitt

  41   vii.   Lottie Marion Nesbitt

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thomas and janet nesbitt.jpg

Circa 1895 photo of the family of Thomas and Janet (Little) 
Nesbitt.
Thomas Nesbitt, son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. 
Born 1848 in Harvey. Died 9 Sep 1919 in Harvey. He married 
Janet Little, daughter of James Little & Isabella “Belle” 
Herbert, 9 Oct 1872 in Harvey. Born 31 Oct 1851 in Harvey. 
Died 23 Jan 1937 in Harvey.
Standing (L to R): Elizabeth “Lizzie” Nesbitt, George 
“Dode” Nesbitt, Isabelle “Belle” Nesbitt, James “Jim” 
Nesbitt.
Sitting: Margaret Nesbitt, Thomas Nesbitt, Janet (Little) 
Nesbitt.
Front: Lottie Marion Nesbitt, Annie Embleton “Nan” Nesbitt.
Source: Susan Gladiuk, Abbotsford, BC.

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

12. William Nesbitt

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Son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. Born Approx 1850 in Harvey. Died 13 Oct 1852 in Harvey.

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

13. Agnes Miller Nesbitt

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Daughter of George Nesbitt & Matilda Campbell. Born 28 Dec 1860 in Harvey. Died 17 Feb 1922 in San Diego, Calif.

   

She married William Robert Embleton, son of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, 16 Apr 1878 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke. Born 14 Feb 1852 in Harvey. Died 11 Apr 1922 in San Diego, Calif. Occupation Rancher In Montana.

   

William moved to Fort Benton, Montana in 1881, and as soon as he got settled, his wife and two children moved to Montana.   They had twelve children, ten born in Fort Benton.   They adopted three children, and raised William's nephew, Roy Embleton, who was the son of William's brother Robert.   William was a rancher.   They moved to San Diego, California in 1917, where both William and Agnes died in 1922.

   

From Daily Telegraph, 19 Apr 1878:    "Married manse of St. Paul's, Fredericton, 16th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, William R. Embleton and Miss Agnes M. Nesbitt, both of Manners Sutton, York Co."

   

Witnesses to marriage were Frank F. Scott and Eliza Greer.

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Copied from "Progressive Men Of Montana", on pages 1667, 1668:

   

William R. Embleton -- A native of County York, New Brunswick, Canada, and born on February 14, 1852, Mr Embleton is the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Wilson) Embleton, both natives of England, who emigrated from their native country in early life to Frederickton, New Brunswickj, where the father engaged in the occupation of farming, and where William attained manhood in County York, receiving his early education in the schools of Frederickton, but being able to attend only during the winters, as he was obliged to assist his father in the work of the farm.   He continued on the farm, assisting in the labors and the management of the property until he was twenty-eight years old.   Leaving the land of his nativity in 1880 he went to Winnipeg, Manitoba, and obtained a position with a government surveying party engaged in making surveys west of Winnipeg for the Canadian government, and remained in that employment during the succeeding summer.   In the fall, however, he went to Fort Walsh, Canada, and in the winter of 1880 and 1881, from Fort Walsh he came to Fort Benton by means of a dog team over the snow, this being the only means of transportation.   In 1881 he purchased the right of a squatter to the land where his ranch is located, and entered upon a successful life of ranching and stockgrowing.   Mr Embleton was united in marriage in County York, NB, to Miss Agnes Nesbit, a native of that country and the daughter of George Nesbit, who was a native of England, and who had established his home in early life in New Brunswick.   Upon founding his new home in Choteau county, Mr Embleton sent for his wife and two children, who had remained at their home in New Brunswick, and they came to Bismarck by   rail and then by steamer up the Missouri.   They were met at Cow island by Mr Embleton, and the remainder of the journey was made by team.   Mr Embleton is counted as one of the substantial business men of his section of the county, and the family is highly respected.   He is a stanch member of the Republican party, a loyal supporter of its principles, although he has never desired public office.

 

They had the following children:

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  42   i.   Gilbert R. Embleton

  43   ii.   Lucy Embleton

  44   iii.   Charles Thomas Embleton

  45   iv.   George Franklin Embleton

  46   v.   Mary Elizabeth Embleton

  47   vi.   Harvey Embleton

  48   vii.   Alice Camilla Embleton

  49   viii.   (Infant) Embleton

  50   ix.   Eva Mildred Embleton

  51   x.   Howard Ashby Embleton

  52   xi.   (Infant) Embleton

  53   xii.   William Gordon Embleton

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

14. Elizabeth Larner

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Daughter of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 14 Dec 1840 in Harvey, NB. Christen 21 Feb 1841 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 18 May 1915 in Princeton, Maine. Buried in Princeton, Maine.

   

Recorded in Rev. Daniel McCurdy's Baptisms & Marriages of 1834-1854   (Original records are found in MG 4 #149 at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia.)   Baptised in Harvey Settlement 21 Feb 1841, Elizabeth, child of ____ and Elspeth Nesbit.

 

She married John Francis Furbish, 9 Feb 1866.

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

15. John Larner

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 14 Feb 1845 in Harvey, NB. Died May 1926 in Calais, Maine.

   

He married Johanna Condon.

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

16. James Larner

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 27 Dec 1846. Died 1870 in Lost At Sea.

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

17. Thomas Larner

 

Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 19 Dec 1848 in Robbinston, Me. Died 21 Sep 1913 in Southern Pines, NC. Buried in Calais, Me.

   

He married Harriet Bryenton, 1 Dec 1871.

   

They had the following children:

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  54   i.   Fred Bryenton Larner

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

18. Ann Larner

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Daughter of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 15 Oct 1850.

   

She married Albert Vaughan (Capt.), 1 Jan 1873 in St. Stephen. Died 1939 in New York City.

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

19. George Larner

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 27 Dec 1852 in Robbinston, Me. Died 5 Jun 1939. Buried in Camden, Maine.

   

He married Myra M. Salisbury.

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

20. Edward Larner

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 19 Aug 1854 in Robbinston, Me. Died 7 Apr 1892 in Calais, Me. Buried in Calais, Me.

   

Two birth dates for Edward, not sure which is correct:   19 Apr 1854 and 19 Aug 1854.    Details of this family starting on page 183 of "The Swan Family (early 1800's - 1980)" by Jocelean Swan Hall and Margaret Swan Crozier.

   

He married Jannette Gladstone "Jennie" Swan, daughter of John "Jack" Swan & Margaret M. Moffitt, 4 Apr 1883 in Harvey Sta., NB By Robert Nairn, Presbyterian . Born 24 Oct 1860 in Tweedside. Died 5 May 1933. Buried in Calais, Maine.

   

Witnesses to marriage were R. S. Larner and Lizzie J. Swan.

   

They had the following children:

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  55   i.   Lizzie S. Larner

  56   ii.   Charlotte Margaret "Lottie" Larner

  57   iii.   Annie Belle Larner

  58   iv.   Edna Bertha Larner

  59   v.   Ethel Rae Larner

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Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

21. Robert Larner

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 2 Apr 1856 in Calais, Me. Died 5 Oct 1940 in Cambridge, Me. Buried in Calais, Me.

   

Never married.

21

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

22. Franklin Larner 

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 15 Sep 1858. Died 11 Dec 1858. Buried in Calais, Me.

22

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

23. Elispeth Larner

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Daughter of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 26 Apr 1860. Died 7 Jun 1860. Buried in Calais.

23

Descendents of James Nesbitt (ca 1775 – 28 Dec, 1851)
and Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (3 Nov 1776 – before May, 1837)

THIRD Immigrant Generation

24. David Sewell Larner 

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Son of John Larner & Elspeth Nesbitt. Born 22 Aug 1861 in Calais. Died 22 May 1929 in Calais, Me. Buried in Calais.

   

He married Alice Frye.

   

They had the following children:

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  60   i.   David Sewell Larner

  61   ii.   Esther Larner

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INDEX

Elspeth, spouse of   1

Bryenton, Harriet, spouse of   17

Campbell, Matilda, spouse of   4

Cessford, Adeline   29

Cessford, Almira "Myra"   31

Cessford, Elizabeth "Lizzie"   28

Cessford, George Wellington   30

Cessford, James   27

Cessford, John Harvey "Jack"   32

Cessford, Margaret "Madge"   33

Cessford, Robert, spouse of   10

Cessford, Thomas Piercy   34

Condon, Johanna, spouse of   15

Craigs, Isabella, spouse of   7

Elkington, Sarah, spouse of   9

Embleton, (Infant)   49

Embleton, (Infant)   52

Embleton, Alice Camilla   48

Embleton, Charles Thomas   44

Embleton, Elizabeth, spouse of   4

Embleton, Eva Mildred   50

Embleton, George Franklin   45

Embleton, Gilbert R.   42

Embleton, Harvey   47

Embleton, Howard Ashby   51

Embleton, Lucy   43

Embleton, Mary Elizabeth   46

Embleton, William Gordon   53

Embleton, William Robert, spouse of   13

Frye, Alice, spouse of   24

Furbish, John Francis, spouse of   14

Larner, Ann   18

Larner, Annie Belle   57

Larner, Charlotte Margaret "Lottie"   56

Larner, David Sewell   24

Larner, David Sewell   60

Larner, Edna Bertha   58

Larner, Edward   20

Larner, Elispeth   23

Larner, Elizabeth   14

Larner, Esther   61

Larner, Ethel Rae   59

Larner, Franklin   22

Larner, Fred Bryenton   54

Larner, George   19

Larner, James   16

Larner, John   15

Larner, John, spouse of   5

Larner, Lizzie S.   55

Larner, Robert   21

Larner, Thomas   17

Little, Janet, spouse of   11

Nesbitt, Agnes Miller   13

Nesbitt, Annie Embleton "Nan"   40

Nesbitt, Elizabeth   2

Nesbitt, Elizabeth   26

Nesbitt, Elizabeth "Lizzie"   37

Nesbitt, Elspeth   5

Nesbitt, Frederick   25

Nesbitt, George   4

Nesbitt, George "Dode"   36

Nesbitt, George Estabrooks   9

Nesbitt, Isabelle "Belle"   35

Nesbitt, James   1

Nesbitt, James   6

Nesbitt, James   7

Nesbitt, James   8

Nesbitt, James Little   38

Nesbitt, Lottie Marion   41

Nesbitt, Margaret   10

Nesbitt, Margaret   39

Nesbitt, Thomas   11

Nesbitt, Thomas   3

Nesbitt, William   12

Salisbury, Myra M., spouse of   19

Swan, Jannette Gladstone "Jennie", spouse of   20

Vaughan, Albert (Capt.), spouse of   18

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