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 DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
200. Ernest Abner Little
Son of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 1 Dec 1876 in Harvey Station, NB. Died 24 Dec 1969 in MacLean Memorial Hospital, McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. Occupation CPR, McAdam.
Ern worked for the CPR in McAdam.
From newspaper obituary (1969)
E. A. Little
McAdam -- The death of one of McAdam's oldest residents, Ernest Abner Little, occurred at the MacLeran Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was 93.
A native of Manners Sutton, York County, he was a son of the late Robert and Christina Little. He came to McAdam in 1897 and entered the employ of the Canadian Pacific Railway, retiring in 1942.
He was a member of the International Association of Machinists, Granite Lodge No. 115. In 1969, he was presented with a certificate and pin marking his 50th year of membership in the association. He was the association's oldest member.
Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Moffitt of Tweedside; one son, Hazen, McAdam; two daughters, Mrs Sydney Beck, Westwood, Mass., and Mrs Lawrence Thomas, McAdam; two brothers, LeBaron and Hillman, both of Harvey Station; one sister, Mrs Robert Dorcas, Harvey Station; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was held at the residence with the Rev Gordon Delong officiating. Mrs Emil Olsen was solosit. Pallbearers were Ralph Malone, Charles McAuley, Andrew Luff, Arnold Thomas, Richard Ellison and Warren Woodcock. Interment was in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
He married Annie May Moffitt, daughter of Thomas Moffitt & Mary Ann Wightman, 31 Aug 1904 in York Co., NB. Born 10 Dec 1885 in Harvey Station, NB. Died 1 Oct 1973 in MacLean Memorial Hospital, McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
From newspaper obituary (1973)
Mrs Ernest Little
McAdam -- Funeral services for Mrs Annie M. Little, widow of Ernest Little, were held from the residence, Highfield Avenue, McAdam, with Rev J. E. Campbell officiating.
Pallbearers were David Little, Harold Little, Paul Thomas, Wayne Thomas, Warren Beck, and George Lister Jr. Interment was made in the Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
Mrs Little's death occurred at MacLean Memorial Hospital, McAdam, following a short illness. Born at Harvey Station in 1886, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ann Moffitt. She resided in McAdam for the greater part of her life and was one of the community's oldest citizens. She was honorary president of the Rockland Drive United Baptist Church Bible class at the time of her death.
She is survived by one son, Hazen, McAdam; two daughters, Mrs Sidney Beck, Westwood, Mass.; and Mrs Lawrence Thomas, McAdam; two brothers, Russell and Roy Moffitt, Harvey Station; three sisters, Mrs Herbert Bull, Mrs Horace Nason and Mrs Gerald D. Nason, all of McAdam; seven grandsons, one granddaughter, and 11 great grandchildren.
They had the following children:
506 i. Jean May "Jennie" Little
507 ii. Hazen W. Little
508 iii. Lloyd Thomas Little
509 iv. Inez Little
510 v. Mary Christine Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
201. Alberta Laurena "Bert" Little
Daughter of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 21 Aug 1879 in Harvey. Died 27 Jan 1967 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary (1967):
Mrs W. Coburn
Harvey Station -- Funeral services for Mrs Alberta Coburn, wife of Wilbert Coburn, Harvey Station, were held from St. Andrews United Church here with the Rev W. L. Randall officiating.
Mrs Coburn died at the Swanhaven Nursing Home in her 89th year. She had been in failing health for the past two years.
A daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Little, she was a life-long resident of Harvey. active in church and community affiars, she was a life member of the Women's Missionary Society and a dedicated member of the United Church of Canada.
She married Thomas Wilbert "Wil" Coburn, son of James "Jim" Coburn & Elizabeth H. "Bessie" Swan, 7 Aug 1901 in York Co., NB . Born 28 Jul 1879 in Harvey Sta. Christen 19 Oct 1879 in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 23 Sep 1968 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Salesman, Furniture And Insurance. Religion United Church.
Witnesses at Bert and Wil's marriage were Ernest Little and Maggie Briggs.
Wil and Bert lived in a home built near the Superior School on the corner of Lot No. 8 (Land Grant to John Coburn). Wil had an insurance business, and operated a furniture store. They had four children.
Wil died 23 Sep 1968, age 89 yr 1 mo 25 days at Harvey Community Hospital.
From newspaper obituary (1968):
Final Tribute Paid T. W. Coburn
A host of relatives and friends gathered at St. Andrews United Church, Harvey Station to pay final tribute to Thomas Wilbert Coburn, one of Harvey's oldest and beloved senior citizens whose death occurred at the Harvey Community Hospital following a brief illness. He was 89.
A native and life-long resident of Harvey, he was a son of the late Jim and Bessie (Swan) Coburn. His twin brother, Edgar, resides at St. Stephen.
A well-known and active businessman in the community until his retirement, he was a member and elder of the Harvey United Church of Canada. His wife, Alberta, predeceased him in 1967.
Rev William Randall officiated at the church service assisted by members of the senior church choir. Interment was in the family plot of the Harvey Community Cemetery.
They had the following children:
511 i. Helen Coburn
512 ii. Ruth Coburn (Twin)
513 iii. Wallace Delmont Coburn (Twin)
514 iv. Blanche Elizabeth Christine Coburn
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
202. LeBaron Lester Little
Son of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 25 Jul 1881 in Harvey. Died 21 Jan 1978 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Briggs, daughter of Thomas Briggs & Sarah Jane "Janie" Swan, 5 Aug 1903 in York Co., NB. Born 18 May 1881 in Harvey Sta. Died 6 Dec 1952. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to LeBaron and Maggie's marriage were Ernest Little and Lottie Briggs.
LeBaron and Maggie were farmers on Lot 10, second tier in Harvey--on the Charlie Little Road at the sharp turn in the road. Later they moved to Harvey, where they shared a duplex house with their son Fred and his family.
LeBaron and Maggie had five children: Rosella, Lottie, Fred, Jessie and Charles.
They had the following children:
515 i. Sarah "Rosella" Christina Little
516 ii. Lottie Marguerite Little
517 iii. Frederick Thomas Little
518 iv. Jessie Elizabeth Little
519 v. Charles LeBaron Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
203. Fred "Hillman" Little
Son of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 8 Mar 1883 in Harvey Sta. Died 9 Mar 1970 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Hillman lived for many years in Maine but returned to Harvey in later years. Had one child from his second marriage. (Name of first wife unknown.)
Died 9 Mar 1970, age 87 yr 1 day, at his own home.
He married Verna Mae Umberhine. Born 12 Oct 1895. Died 19 Jan 1984. They were divorced.
They had the following child:
520 i. Malcolm Warren Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
204. Pembroke Nason Little
Son of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 26 Feb 1885. Died 1 Apr 1958 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Plumber.
He married Mary "Lottie" Coburn, daughter of James "Jim" Coburn & Elizabeth H. "Bessie" Swan. Born 29 Oct 1885 in Harvey Sta. Died 14 Dec 1983 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Pem and Lottie were farmers, and lived on a farm on the Rear Road. Pem was also a plumber, and his sons Del and Merlin took up plumbing.
Pembroke and Lottie had five children: Cleighton, Helen, Delmont, Lyman and Merlin.
From The Daily Gleaner, 15 Dec 1983:
LITTLE: At Harvey Community Hospital on Wednesday, December 14, 1983, Lottie Mary Little of Harvey Station in her 99th year. Survived by one daughter Mrs Donald Coburn (Helen) of Brownville Junction, Maine, four sons Clayton, Delmont, Lyman of Harvey and Merlin of Tracy, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild.
Resting at her late residence until Saturday when prayers will be said at 2 pm followed by service in Knox Presbyterian Church at 2:30 pm, Rev. David Dewar officiating. Interment will follow in Harvey Community cemetery. Arrangements by Swans Funeral Home.
They had the following children:
521 i. Cleighton Pembroke Little
522 ii. Helen Elizabeth Christina Little
523 iii. Delmont James "Del" Little
524 iv. Lyman Robert Little
525 v. Merlin Coburn Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
205. Maude Marguerite Little
Daughter of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 18 Nov 1887 in Harvey. Died 6 Apr 1986 in Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper item (1916):
Harvey Station, July 28 -- On Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents at Manners Sutton, Miss Maud Little, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Little, was united in marriage to Robert Dorcas, of Minneapolis (Minn.), formerly of Manners Sutton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. F. McKay in the presence of a considerable number of invited guests after which the usual festivities were indulged in. The newly married pair will reside at Minneapolis and expect to leave for their future home in a few days. The bride is one of the most popular of our young ladies and has the best wishes of all.
From The Daily Gleaner, 7 Apr 1986:
DORCAS: At Charlotte County Hospital, St. Stephen, NB, on April 6, 1986, Maud Marguerite Dorcas of Harvey Station in her 99th year, widow of Robert Dorcas. Survived by three daughters, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren.
Resting at Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station, until Tuesday where prayers will be held at 2 pm followed by funeral service at St. Andrews United Church at 2:30 pm, Rev. David Chesney officiating. Entombment at Harvey Cemetery, interment at a later date. Visiting hours Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
From The Daily Gleaner, 6 May 1986:
Maud Dorcas
The funeral of Maud Dorcas was held from St. Andrews United Church, Harvey, Rev. David Chesney officiated.
She was born in Harvey November 18, 1887, the daughter of the late Robert and Christina (Coburn) Little. She married Robert Dorcas who predeceased her 22 years ago.
She is survived by three daughter, Mrs Douglas Delaney, McAdam; Mrs Lawrence Bartlett, St. Andrews and Mrs Claude Swan, Harvey Station, 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons Stuart Swan, Dr. Robert Bartlett, Hugh Bartlett, Paul Delaney, Randy Watson and a dear friend Joseph Duffin.
She married Robert Virtue Dorcas, son of Andrew Thomas Dorcas & Margaret "Maggie" Coburn, 26 Jul 1916. Born 6 Jun 1886 in Harvey. Died 7 Oct 1964 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Robbie and Maude lived in Minnesota for a few years, their oldest child was born there, then returned to Harvey and settled on the farm where Robbie was brought up, Lot No. 8 (Land Grant to John Cockburn/Coburn). One of the first framed houses in Harvey was built on this lot, and it was the stage coach stop for the area.
Copied from newspaper obituary (1964):
Robert Dorcas
Harvey Station -- The funeral service of Robert V. Dorcas was held to St. Andrews United Church, Harvey Station for service with the Rev. William Randall officiating. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, Fred Little, Charles Little, Stanley Little, Cleighton Little, Wallace Coburn and Frederick Essensa. Interment was in the Harvey Community Cemetery.
Mr Dorcas, whose death occurred in the Harvey Community Hospital, was born June 6, 1886, at Harvey Station, York County, a son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Coburn) Dorcas. A life time resident there, with the exception of seventeen years in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and a former choir member of that church. He served at one time on the York County Council.
Surviving are his wife, the former Maude M. Little; three daughters, Mrs Claude Swan, Harvey Station, Mrs Marion Bartlett, Bartletts Mills, N.B.; Mrs Douglas Delaney, McAdam; one brother, Keith Dorcas, Saint John and one sister, Mrs Charles Essensa, Brownville Junction, Maine.
They had the following children:
526 i. Gertrude Leslie Dorcas
527 ii. Marion Alberta Dorcas
528 iii. Genevie Christine Dorcas
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
206. Bowman Little
Son of Robert Little & Christina "Tina" Coburn. Born 28 Sep 1889 in Harvey Sta. Died 9 Feb 1964 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Died 9 Feb 1964, age 74 yr 4 mo 12 days, died at home.
He married Velma Isador Zeigler, 16 Jun 1920. Born 19 Aug 1894 in Cambridge, Mass., USA. Died 11 Jan 1971 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to Bowman and Velma's marriage were Edgar Coburn and Dora Piercy. They were farmers on Lot 15, Harvey, where his parents lived. Bowman and Velma had six children.
From newspaper clipping (1920):
Little - Zugler
Harvey Station, June 17 -- At the residence of Robert Little, at Manners Sutton, yesterday afternoon, his son, Bowman was married to Miss Velma Zugler. The ceremony was performed at 4 o'clock by Rev J. F. McKay, in the presence of many invited guests. The bride was attended by Miss Dora Piercy, and Edgar Coburn acted as best man.
Died 13 Jan 1971, age 76 yr 4 mo 25 days, at her home Manners Sutton. Born in Cambridge, Mass, 19 Aug 1894, father - Jesse F. Zeigler, born Nova Scotia; mother - Katherine Burns.
They had the following children:
529 i. Stanley Freeman Little
530 ii. Mildred Christina Little
531 iii. Ethel Irene Little
532 iv. Robert Atkinson Little
533 v. Betty Alberta Little (Twin)
534 vi. Blanche Marguerite Little (Twin)
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
207. Roy Little
Son of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 9 Aug 1879 in Harvey. Died 20 Feb 1935 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Occupation Electrician.
He married Frances Eva Hood, daughter of George Hood Jr. & Isabella A. Noble, 14 Apr 1909 in York Co., NB. Born 4 Feb 1883 in Upper Magaguadavic. Occupation School Teacher.
Roy was owner of the Woollen Mill at York Mills, and sold it when they moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Frances was a school teacher. Roy worked as an electrician in Alberta. They had three children.
They had the following children:
535 i. Glen Bernard Little
536 ii. Ellis Roy Little
537 iii. Mabel Frances Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
208. Delbert Little
Son of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 5 Jan 1882 in Harvey. Died Apr 1922 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Not married.
Operated a sawmill at York Mills, NB before moving to Alberta.
Died in Lethbridge of tuberculosis.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
209. Jennie Little
Daughter of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 1884 in Harvey. Died 15 Aug 1904 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Jennie died at age 19 years of tuberculosis, at Harvey Station.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
210. Mabel Little
Daughter of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 1890 in Harvey. Died 25 Sep 1910 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Mabel died at age 21 years of tuberculosis, in Harvey Station.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
211. Gray Little
Son of Alexander Little &Mary Ann Coburn. Born 17 Mar 1892 in Harvey.
Served in WWI (Service Number 445112) with 26th Battallion Canadian Infantry (New Brunswick Regiment). Enlisted 28 June 1915 at Sussex, New Brunswick. According to his enlistment papers he was 5'6" tall with brown eyes and brown hair with a dark complexion. He was an electrician by trade. Killed 28 Aug 1918 at the Second Battle of Arras in France. For details of his military service see his Harvey Cenotaph entry. Buried in Sun Quarry Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
212. Roxie Little
Daughter of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 26 Mar 1894 in Harvey. Died 13 Apr 1975 in Vancouver, BC.
Roxie took over the job of raising the family after her mother and step-mother died. She married in her mid-50s and had no children. She worked as a sales clerk in a clothing store before her marriage, then she and Gene owned and operated the "Lost Lagoon Restaurant", situated at the entrance of Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC. She died of cancer in Vancouver.
She married Gene Gillott.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
213. Burns Little
Son of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 2 Apr 1897 in Harvey. Occupation Barber.
Burns lived in Lethbridge, Alberta, and had one son.
He married Vila La Neve.
They had the following child:
538 i. Thomas "Rex" Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
214. Nellie Christina Little
Daughter of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 28 Oct 1899 in Harvey. Died 6 Sep 1916 in Alberta.
Nellie died of tuberculosis.
From undated obituary (1916/1917)
Died in the West
The following notice of the death of Miss Nellie Christina Little, who attended Business College in this city last winter, will be heard with regret by numerous friends here.
Tuberculosis was the cause of the death of Nellie Christina Little, aged 17 years, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Little, 1406 7th Ave South, who passed away on Sept 7th. Mr Little and family moved here from New Brunswick two months ago for the daughter's health. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence, Rev W. F. Burns officiating.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
215. Rex Little
Son of Alexander Little & Mary Ann Coburn. Born 31 Oct 1901 in Harvey. Occupation Baker.
Rex was a baker by trade and owned and operated his own bakery in Nelson, BC. He invented U-Bake Bread Mix and then semi retired. He then decided to open a repair shop in Nelson called "We'll Fit It." He had one daughter, Myrna.
In early 1990s, Rex was living in a nursing home in Nelson, BC.
He married Edith Ryan. Born 28 Mar 1907.
They had the following child:
539 i. Myrna Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
216. Oscar Betts Little
Son of John "Albert" Little & Jane Agnes Lister. Born 28 Apr 1883 in Harvey. Died 4 Jan 1963 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Universalist.
Died 4 Jan 1963, age 79 yr 7 mo 6 days, at Harvey Community Hospital.
Oscar and Eva were farmers on the land Oscar's father and grandfather farmed and which was later farmed by Oscar's son Roderick.
Copied from newspaper obituary (1963):
O. B. LITTLE
Harvey -- The funeral of Oscar Betts Little was held from the home here with service conducted by Rev. William Randall. Favorite hymns were sung by Hugh and Blair Watson and Mr. Randall. Pallbearers were Roy, Irvine, Sterling and Ronald Little, Earl Patterson and Wilbur Jones. Interment was in Harvey Cemetery.
Born at Harvey, he was a son of the late Albert and Jane Agnes (Lister) Little. He was a farmer during most of his life and was a member of the Universalist Church. His death occurred at Harvey Community Hospital following a short illness. He was 79.
Surviving are his wife, the former Evelyn Johnson of Lawrence Station; one son, Roderick of Harvey; one brother, Howard Little, York Mills; one sister, Mrs Lorne Coffey, Harvey, and four grandchildren.
He married Evelyn Isabel "Eva" Johnson, daughter of Frederick Johnson & Margaret Little, 15 Nov 1923 in St. Stephen, NB. Born 21 Nov 1893 in Flume Ridge. Died 1 Nov 1993 in Pine Grove Nursing Home, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper clipping (1923):
Little - Johnson
At the Manse, St. Stephen, November 15, by Rev W. W. Malcolm, Oscar Betts Little of Coburn, NB, and Evelyn Isabelle Johnson of Lawrence Station.
From the Daily Gleaner, 17 Nov 1993:
Evelyn I. Little
The funeral for Evelyn (Eva) I. Little, 99, of Pine Grove Manor, Fredericton, was held from Swan Funeral Home, Harvey Station, with Rev. Ruth Stewart officiating.
Pallbearers were Seymour Johnson, Hugh Watson, Bernard (grandson), Leslie, Vaughn and Roy Little. Interment was in the Harvey Community Cemetery.
Born in Flume Ridge, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Margaret (Little) Johnson.
She is survived by one son Roderick and his wife Marilyn of Harvey Station, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by three brothers and one sister.
They had the following child:
353 i. Roderick Johnson Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
217. Matthew "Howard" Little
Son of John "Albert" Little & Jane Agnes Lister. Born 3 Jan 1885 in Harvey. Died 14 Aug 1982 in Wauklehegan Manor, McAdam. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Howard was a co-owner of Briggs and Little Woolen Mills, at York Mills. Later his share was taken over by his son, Roy. Howard was a prominent business man in the area.
From The Telegraph Journal, 16 Aug 1982:
LITTLE -- At the Wauklehegan Manor, McAdam, Aug 14, 1982, Howard M. Little, in his 98th year, of York Mills, York County, husband of the late Lottie M. (Nesbitt) Little; survived by one son, two daughters, six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at Swan's Funeral Home, Harvey Station, until Tuesday, where services will be held at 2:30 pm with Rev. David Chesney officiating.
He married Lottie Marion Nesbitt, daughter of Thomas Nesbitt & Janet Little, 13 Jun 1917. Born 5 Feb 1890 in Harvey. Died 22 Oct 1965 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Lottie died 22 Oct 1965, age 75 yr 8 mo 17 days, at Harvey Community Hospital.
From newspaper obituary - 18 Nov 1965:
Mrs H. Little Laid to Rest
Harvey Station -- The funeral of Mrs Howard M Little was held from her home, Harvey Station. Rev. William Randall officiated. Hugh and Blair Watson sang several hymns. The pallbearers were Robert Wilson, Edgar Wilson, Roderick Little, Ward Little, Kenneth Bartlett and Lloyd Wilkins. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
Born at Harvey Station in 1890, she was the former Lottie Marion Nesbitt, daughter of the late Thomas and Janet Nesbitt. She graduated from Shaw's Business College in Portland, Me., and worked for several years in Rumford, Me. She returned to York Mills and married Howard Little who operated Briggs and Little Woolen Mill. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs R. J. Rushbrook of Montreal and Mrs Barron Clarke of Toronto; one son, Roy of York Mills; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was a member of the Harvey Universalist Church and very active in all community affairs. She took part in the work of the Red Cross, Cancer Society, Harvey Hospital and Harvey Improvement Association. She was also an active member and officer of the Order of the Eastern Star.
They had the following children:
335 i. Edwin James Little
336 ii. Regina Elizabeth Little
337 iii. Marie Christine Little
338 iv. Roy Albert Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
218. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little
Daughter of John "Albert" Little & Jane Agnes Lister. Born 4 Apr 1887 in Harvey. Died 10 Feb 1965 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From newspaper obituary (1965):
FUNERAL IS HELD FOR PROMINENT HARVEY WOMAN
Harvey -- The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Coffey, wife of J. Lorne Coffey, formerly of McAdam, was held in the St. James United Church, Harvey Station with Rev. W. L. Randall officiating. Pallbearers were Roy Little, Roderick Little, Ronald Little, Clayton Little, Leslie Little and Claude Little. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
The death of Mrs Coffey occurred at the Harvey Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Harvey Station in 1887, a daughter of the late Albert and Jane Agnes Little, and resided in the Harvey and McAdam area all her life. Mrs Coffey was a highly respected and beloved citizen on the Harvey community. She was a member of the United Church of Canada and a life member of the UCW. Among her interests were the Red Cross and the Canadian Bible Society.
She is survived by her husband; one son, Dr. J. Edwin Coffey, Montreal; two daughters, Mrs G. Forbes Elliott, Saint John and Mrs Robert Huestis, Dartmouth, NS, a step-daughter, Mrs Travis S. Dougan, Sussex and 10 grandchildren.
A brother, Howard M. Little, York Mills, also survives.
She married James "Lorne" Coffey, son of Richard Coffey & Elizabeth Ann Dorcas, 24 Aug 1921. Born 14 Jun 1882 in Acton. Died 18 Jan 1968.
Lorne was married first to Susanna Gloriana "Susie" Briggs, d/o Alex Briggs and Margaret Jane Nesbitt, and had one daughter, Margaret, who married Travis Dougan.
Lorne married secondly Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little, and they had three children: Marion, Lorna and Edwin.
Lizzie and Lorne lived in Harvey, then moved to McAdam, and eventually returned to Harvey and built a house in Harvey.
They had the following children:
540 i. Marion Agnes Coffey
541 ii. Lorna Jean Coffey
542 iii. James "Edwin" Coffey M.D.
Lizzie and Lorne Coffey.
Elizabeth ( Lizzie) Little
Born April 4, 1887 died February 10, 1967
Daughter of Albert Little and Jane Agnes Lister,
James "Lorne" Coffey
Born June 14, 1882 died January 19, 1968
Son of Richard Coffey and Elizabeth Dorcas.
Lizzie and Lorne lived in Harvey, then moved to McAdam, and
eventually returned to harvey and the house where Spilmans
used to live.
Parents of Marion, Lorna and Edwin.
Lorne was previously married to Susan Briggs and they had
one daughter Margaret.
Source - Old Harvey Photos on Facebook - Janet Swan Watson
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
219. James "Edwin" Little
Son of John "Albert" Little & Jane Agnes Lister. Born 3 Aug 1893 in Harvey. Died 6 Mar 1911. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Died at age of 17 yr. 11 mos. of Rheumatic fever. He was a student at Provincial Norman School at the time.
James "Edwin" Little.
James " Edwin " Little
Born August 3, 1893 died March 6, 1911
Son of John " Albert" Little and Jane Agnes Lister.
Edwin died at age of 17 years 11 months of Rheumatic Fever.
He was a student att he Provincial Normal School at the
time.
Edwin had 3 siblings- Oscar, Howard and Lizzie Little.
Source - Old Harvey Photos on Facebook - Janet Swan Watson
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
220. Mabel Alberta Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Janet "Janie" Little. Born Approx 1876 in Harvey. Occupation Nurse.
She married Mr Nash.
Mabel was a nurse and lived in New Hampshire.
They had the following child:
543 i. Marjorie Nash
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
221. Clodus Elden "Claude" Embleton
Son of William Embleton & Janet "Janie" Little. Born Approx 1879.
Believed to have lived in Western Canada. No further information.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
222. Levina Elizabeth Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Janet "Janie" Little. Born Approx 1882.
She married Mr Jones.
Possibly lived in Portland, Maine, and had one son.
They had the following child:
544 i. Howard Jones
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
223. Guy Amos Little
Son of Amos Little & Elizabeth Lesley "Lizzie" Coburn. Born 14 Jun 1882 in Harvey. Died 18 Sep 1956 in York Mills. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Died 18 Sep 1956, age 74 yr. Died at home of his brother, Lorne Little at York Mills.
He married Vivian Fredrica Little, daughter of James Lewis Little & Annie F. Parker. Born 20 May 1887 in York Mills, NB. Died 31 Mar 1942 in Harvey Station. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Nurse.
Guy and Vivian lived on the homestead farm.
From newspaper obituary - 1942:
Died At Coburn
Mrs Guy Little Had Many Friends Who Regret Her Death.
The death of Mrs Guy Little occurred at her home here on March 31. Although in failing health for some time, her death came as a shock to all. Mrs Little was in her 54th year and a graduate of the Rhode Island school of nursing. Since her marriage 20 years ago she had carried on community work and community nursing quite extensively and had brought comfort to many homes with her cheerful manner and helpfulness. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be sadly missed. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn two sons, Louis, living in this place, and Gray at home, two daughters, Mrs Walter Piercy, of Manners Sutton and Betty Jane, at home, four sisters: Mrs Harold White, Providence, R.I., Mrs Lorne Little, Mrs John Briggs, Mrs Elmer Wilkin and one brother Kenneth all of York Mills.
The funeral was held from the Universalist Church here on Thursday afternoon. Rev. J. McKay conducted the service, assisted by Rev. R. Robbins and Rev. A. McLean.
They had the following children:
366 i. Gray Pennoyer Little
367 ii. Alice Louise Little (Adopted)
368 iii. Betty Jane Little (Adopted)
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
224. Lorne Amos Little
Son of Amos Little & Elizabeth Lesley "Lizzie" Coburn. Born 12 May 1886 in Little Settlement, Harvey. Died 5 Oct 1974 in York Mills, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Lumbering.
He married Mina Isabel Little, daughter of James Lewis Little & Annie F. Parker, 8 Jun 1910 in York Co., NB. Born 5 Jun 1894 in York Mills, NB. Died 28 May 1983 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
For further information on this family see the book "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by J. Watson, B. Swan, J. Hall.
Lorne and Mina lived at York Mills and had nine children: Tressa, Elwood, Mabel, Claude, Elizabeth, Ethel, Amos, Sylvia and Roxie.
From The Telegraph Journal, 19 Jul 1983:
Mrs Mina Little
Harvey -- The death of Mrs Mina Little occurred at the Harvey Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 88.
She was born in Harvey, a daughter of the late James and Annie (Parker) Little. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs Tressa Briggs of Saint John, and Mrs Leonard Thomas (Elta) of Oklahoma; six daughters, Mrs Libbey Vail (Tressa), Mrs Lester Embleton (Mabel), Elizabeth, all of York Mills; Mrs Edgar Dorcas (Ethel) of Christie Ridge, Mrs Carman Little (Sylvia) of Grand Bay, Mrs Allan Hood (Roxie) of Magaguadavic; two sons, Elwood and Claude, both of York Mills; 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Lorne, died in 1974, and a son, Amos, in 1947.
Funeral service was held from Swan's Funeral HOme, with Rev. David Chesney officiating.
They had the following children:
375 i. Tressa Velma Little
376 ii. Lorne "Elwood" Little
377 iii. Mabel Vivian Little
378 iv. Claude James Little
379 v. Elizabeth Frances Little
380 vi. Ethel Jean Little
381 vii. Amos Gerald Little
382 viii. Sylvia Ann Little
383 ix. Roxie Lois Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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225. Emery Albert Little
Son of Amos Little & Elizabeth Lesley "Lizzie" Coburn. Born 17 Jul 1894 in Harvey. Died 7 Oct 1972 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Copied from newspaper obituary (1972):
EMERY ALBERT LITTLE8
Funeral services for Emery Little, Harvey Station, was held at Swan Funeral Home with Rev. William Randall officiating.
Pallbearers, grand nephews of the deceased, were Stephen Little, Mitchell Little, John Embleton, Brian Embleton, James Little and George Hood. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.
The youngest son of Amos and Elizabeth (Coburn) Little, he was a life long resident of Harvey.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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226. Infant Little
Son of Amos Little & Elizabeth Lesley "Lizzie" Coburn. Born 17 Jul 1894. Died Jul 1894.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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227. Infant Son Wilson.
Son of Thomas Wilson & Levina Little. Born May 1878 in Harvey Sta. Died May 1878 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Died at birth, with mother.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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228. Cora Levina Haslett
Daughter of James Hazlett & Angelina "Gelena" Little. Born 31 Oct 1884 in Harvey Station. Died 20 Nov 1961 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
After Cora's mother died, Cora lived with her grandmother Isabella (1891 Census). After her grandmother's death, she lived with her uncles, Charles and Albert.
From newspaper obituary (1961):
Mrs C. L. Briggs Widely Mourned
Harvey Station -- The death of Mrs Cora L. Briggs, widow of Matthew Briggs, occurred at the Harvey Community Hospital Monday evening.
She had been a life-long and highly respected resident of Harvey Station. She took ill Saturday.
Mrs Briggs was a member of the United Church of Canada; the Order of the Eastern Star, Harvey branch; and the Woman's Missionary Society of her church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Vercelia Leighton of Windsor, Ont., a grandson, Paul M. Briggs of Nashwaaksis, and two great grandchildren.
The body will rest at the home of Lorne Coffey, Harvey Station, from this afternoon until noon Thursday when it will be taken to the United Church of Canada, where funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm with Rev W. L. Randall officiating.
Interment will be in the Harvey Cemetery.
She married James Matheson "Matthew" Briggs (link to Briggs family pages), son of Thomas Brigg (link to Briggs family pages) & Sarah Jane "Janie" Swan (link to Swan family pages), 21 Aug 1901 in York Co., NB. Born 18 Aug 1879 in Manners Sutton. Died 16 Nov 1935 in York Mills, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Partner In Briggs & Little Woolen Mill, York Mills, NB.
From undated newspaper item:
Estate Admitted For Probate
On Saturday in the York County Probate Court before Judge of Probate J. B. Dickson, the estate of the late Councillor Matthew Briggs, of Manners Sutton was admitted for probate. The estate was valued at $12,000 mostly made up of interest in the York woollen mills and life insurance. It is divided between the widow and children. Mrs Briggs and a son were the executors named in the will.
From newspaper obituary (1935):
Coun. J. M. Briggs Died on Saturday
Prominent Business Man of Harvey--Member of Municipal Council.
(Special Despatch to The Daily Gleaner)
Harvey Station, Nov 18 -- Word of the sudden passing on Saturday afternoon, of Councillor J. Matthew Briggs caused a general expression of regret. Mr Briggs had not been well for the past two years but until Friday he was able to attend to his business when he was stricken with a severe attack which resulted in his death on Saturday.
The late Mr Briggs was born in Manners Sutton, August 18th 1879. He was employed with the C.P.R. at McAdam for a time and following was the manager of the Farmers Trading Company, Ltd., Coburn, for a period of seven years. Since 1916 he and his partner Howard M. Little, have owned and operated the Briggs & Little Woolen Mills, York Mills. The esteem in which he was held in this parish was demonstrated when he was elected a Councillor for Manners Sutton by acclamation in 1933. He was a highly respected and honored citizen, well known for his fairness, sound judgment and business ability, a keen sportsman and much interested in all activities for the betterment of the community. He will be deeply mourned by all who came under the influence of his true Christian life.
Surviving are his wife, formerly Miss Cora L. Little, one son, Russell, of the firm of Briggs & Little, two daughters, Mrs Charles Leighton, Windsor, Ont., and Miss Margaret, R.N., at home, two sisters, Mrs LeBaron Little, York Mills, Mrs Harry T. Swan, Harvey Station, and one brother, Charles Briggs, Manners Sutton.
The funeral was held from the home this afternoon at 2.30 pm. Interment in the Harvey Cemetery.
They had the following children:
545 i. Vercelia Gelena Jane Briggs
546 ii. Russell Thomas Briggs
547 iii. Margaret Agnes Briggs
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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229. Levina Jane "Vina" Robison
Daughter of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 26 Aug 1886 in Harvey Sta. Died Jul 1965 in BC.
She married Henry O. "Harry" Homewood, 27 Apr 1910 in Vancouver, BC.
Vina and Harry lived in British Columbia and had two children.
They had the following children:
548 i. Robert Homewood
549 ii Gwenyth Homewood
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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230. Jeffrey Garnet Robison
Son of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 26 Aug 1888 in Harvey. Died 21 Jul 1964 in Vancouver, BC.
He married Christine MacPherson.
They lived in Vancouver, BC. No children.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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231. Nellie Mae Robison
Daughter of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 16 Jan 1892 in Harvey Sta. . Died 1 Oct 1966 in Vancouver.
She married William Cuthbert Oliver, 19 Nov 1919 in Vancouver, BC .
They were divorced.
Nellie lived in Vancouver, BC.
No children.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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232. Alice Minetta Robison
Daughter of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 11 Jan 1894 in Harvey. Died 5 Jul 1980 in BC.
She married James MacRae, 7 Aug 1919 in Vancouver, BC.
Alice and James had one child.
They had the following child:
550 i. Jeffrey MacRae
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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233. Celia Mary Robison
Daughter of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 19 Nov 1895 in Harvey Sta. . Died 2 Nov 1957 in BC.
She married James Albert Walker, 8 Dec 1919 in Vancouver, BC . Born 9 Jun 1893.
Celia and James lived in British Columbia and had six children: Roy Albert, John Ernest, Celia Mary, Marjorie Golden, Blanche Margaret and stillborn baby.
They had the following children:
551 i. Roy Albert Walker
552 ii. John Ernest Walker
553 iii. Celia Mary Walker
554 iv. Marjorie Golden Walker
555 v. Blanche Margaret Walker
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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234. Hilda Isabelle Robison
Daughter of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 31 Aug 1897 in Harvey. Died 19 Sep 1975 in BC.
She married John Howard MacCullum, 27 Jun 1917 in Vancouver, BC.
Hilda and John lived in British Columbia and had eight children: Alice, Pauline, Vivian, Lucille, John, Roy, Robert and Kenneth.
They had the following children:
556 i. Alice MacCullum
557 ii. Pauline MacCullum
558 iii. Vivian MacCullum
559 iv. Lucille MacCullum
560 v. John MacCullum
561 vi. Roy MacCullum
562 vii. Robert MacCullum
563 viii. Kenneth MacCullum
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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235. Clara Alberta Robison
Daughter of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 6 Dec 1899 in Harvey. Died 26 Sep 1904 in Vancouver, BC. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver.
Died at age 5 yr. of diphtheria, in Vancouver, BC.
Reg. # 1904 - 09 - 120886, BCArchives Microfilm # B13094, GSU Microfilm # 1927122.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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236. Roy Leslie Robison
Son of Robert Herbert Robison & Emily Rebekah Little. Born 17 Sep 1903 in Greenwood, BC. Died 15 Aug 1966 in Vancouver, BC.
He married Christina McMillan. Born 16 Jun 1910. Died 24 Mar 1983 in BC.
They lived in Vancouver, BC and had two children.
They had the following children:
564 i. Donald Gordon Robison
565 ii. Leslie Ann Robison
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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237. Celia Isabelle Little
Daughter of Charles Little & Mary Ann Wilson. Born 22 Oct 1896 in Harvey. Died 29 Dec 1965 in Grand Bay, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She married Thomas "Frank" Wilson (link to Wilson family pages), son of Alexander R. Wilson & Annabella Craig (link to Wilson family pages), 7 Sep 1927. Born 31 Jul 1897 in Harvey. Died 28 Apr 1983 in DECH, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Section Foreman CPR. Religion United Church.
Celia and Frank lived at Grand Bay, NB. After the death of Celia, Frank returned to Harvey to live. No children.
Celia died 29 Dec 1965, age 69 yr 2 mo 7 days, died at home in Epworth Park.
From The Daily Gleaner, 29 Apr 1983:
WILSON: At Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Thursday April 28, 1983, Thomas Frank Wilson of Harvey Station in his 86th year. Survived by two sisters, Isabel Swan and Annie Wilson, of Harvey Station, two brothers, Arden of Harvey Station and Willis of Fredericton.
Resting at Swan's Funeral Home Harvey until Saturday when prayers will be said at 2 pm, followed by services at St. Andrews United Church at 2:30 pm, Rev. David Chesney and Rev. David Dewar officiating. Interment in Harvey Community Cemetery.
Excerpt from The Daily Gleaner, May 16, 1983:
T. Frank Wilson
He retired from Canadian Pacific Railway in 1962, was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way, the Orange Order, and was an elder of the Westfield United Church. He attended the St. Andrews United Church in Harvey.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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238. Nellie May Little
Daughter of Charles Little & Mary Ann Wilson. Born 15 May 1899 in Harvey. Died 31 Jan 1979 in Swanhaven Nursing Home, Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Newspaper obituary:
PIERCY: At Swanhaven Nursing Home, Harvey Station on Wednesday, January 31, 1979, Nellie May Piercy of Coburn, widow of Fred Piercy. Survived by one son, Harold, one daughter, Lillian, one brother, Heber Little, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Resting at her home, Coburn until Friday when prayers will be said at 2 pm followed by service in St. Andrews United Church at 2:30 pm, Rev. George Stratton officiating. Entombment in Harvey Community Cemetery Vault with burial in the spring. Swan's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
She married Frederick Winter Piercy (link to Piercy family pages), son of Robert Henry Piercy & Sarah Hood (link to Piery family pages), 17 Sep 1919. Born 6 Jan 1895 in Harvey. Died 19 Jul 1953. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Attendants at the marriage of Nellie and Fred were David Robison and Celia Little.
(Not sure which birth date is correct for Fred: Birth dates in PANB RS 141A2-2 - 8 Jan 1894, Little Settlement, and 8 Jan 1895, Coburn.)
Fred and Nellie lived on a farm on the Frog Lake Road, and they had three children.
They had the following children:
566 i. Sarah Mary Ann Piercy
567 ii. Lillian Elizabeth Piercy
568 iii. Harold Charles Piercy
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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239. Heber Alexander Little
Son of Charles Little & Mary Ann Wilson. Born 12 Dec 1905 in Harvey. Died 9 Oct 1983 in Saint John Regional Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion United Church Of Canada.
From The Telegraph Journal, 10 Oct 1983:
Heber A. Little
The death of Heber A. Little of Westfield, husband of Elma P. (Lingley) Little occurred Sunday at the Saint John Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Harvey, York County, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary (Wilson) Little. He has been a resident of Westfield since 1955, and was a member of Westfield United Church.
He is survived by his wife, one nephew, one niece and several grand nephews and grand nieces.
He will be resting at the Castle Funeral Home (Fallsview), 309 Lancaster Avenue until 9 pm today, when the body will be taken to Harvey to rest at Swan's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from St. Andrew's United Church in Harvey. Visiting hours in Saint John are 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm today and 7 pm to 9 pm Tuesday in Harvey.
He married Elma Pearl Lingley, 25 May 1955. Born 17 Apr 1902. Died 23 Apr 1993 in Saint John Regional Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Elma was previously married to a Mr. Crandall.
From The Daily Gleaner, 29 Apr 1993:
LITTLE
At the Saint John Regional Hospital on April 23, 1993, Elma Pearl Little of Westfield, Kings County, widow of Heber Little. Survived by one daughter Jean (Mrs Walter Craft) of San Diego, California; one brother Kenneth Lingley of Viking, Alberta; one grandson, one great grandson, several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers, Keith, Sydney and Orville Lingley and one sister, Vida Forgey.
Cremation took place at Fernhill crematorium to be followed by interment in Harvey Cemetery, Harvey, NB. A memorial service will be held at the Westfield United Church on Saturday with service at 2 pm. Arrangements by Castle Funeral Home (Fallsview), 309 Lancaster Avenue.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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240. Elizabeth Isabell Coburn
Daughter of Henry Edgar "Ed" Coburn & Vercelia Victoria "Celia" Little. Born 27 Aug 1904. Died 5 Jan 1993 in DECH, Fredericton. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
From The Daily Gleaner, 7 Jan 1993:
LITTLE
At the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, Fredericton, NB, January 5, 1993, Elizabeth Isabel Little, wife of the late Nicholas Wilkin Little of McAdam, NB. Survived by three sons, Donald and wife Ruth of McAdam, Ralph and wife Ruby of Honeydale, Ross and wife Virginia of Fredericton; two daughters Sandra and husband Robert Gillespie of Harvey, Norma and husband James Little of Harvey, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Resting at St. Paul's United Church, McAdam, NB, from where funeral service will take place on Thursday, January 7, 1993 at 2 pm. Visiting hours will be held at the church on Wednesday, January 6, 1993 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. An Order of Eastern Star Service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 1993 at 7 pm at the church. Interment at Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, NB. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of ones choice would be apprediated by the family. Funeral arrangements held by S. O. Mehan & Son Funeral Home Ltd., 23 Main Street, St. Stephen, NB.
She married Nicholas Wilkin Little, son of Thomas "Herbert" Little & Margaret L. "Maggie" Wilkin (link to Gass family pages), 6 Jun 1926 in McAdam, NB . Born 31 Dec 1899 in Harvey Sta. Died 28 Mar 1986 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. Occupation Customs Officer, McAdam.
From The Daily Gleaner, 28 Apr 1986:
Nicholas W. Little
Funeral services were held for Nicholas Wilkin Little of McAdam at St. Paul's United Church. Rev. Vera Simons officiated followed by a memorial service by the McAdam Branch #7 of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was also a member of the Ashley Masonic Lodge #35 F and AM who held a memorial service.
He was a Customs Officer in McAdam until his retirement in 1964.
Born in Harvey Station on Dec 31, 1899 he was the youngest son of the late Thomas Herbert and Margaret (Wilkin) Little. He was predeceased by three brothers, Raymond, Hugh and Geoffrey, and a sister Mrs Edward Young (Jean).
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Coburn) Little, three sons, Donald of McAdam; Ralph of Honeydale; and Ross of New Maryland and two daughters, Mrs Roberta Gillespie (Sandra) and Mrs C. James Little (Norma), both of Harvey Station; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, four nieces and three nephews.
The pallbearers were grandsons Terrance, James, Michael and Mitchell Little and William and Ronald Gillespie. Interment in Rockland Cemetery at McAdam in the spring.
They had the following children:
361 i. Ralph Herbert Little
362 ii. Ross Edgar Little
363 iii. Sandra Jean Little
364 iv. Norma Elizabeth Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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241. Claude James Coburn
Son of Henry Edgar "Ed" Coburn & Vercelia Victoria "Celia" Little. Born 25 Dec 1905. Died 8 Sep 1980.
He married Phyllis Jordan. Born 12 Aug 1908.
Claude and Phyllis lived in Montreal and had two children.
They had the following children:
569 i. Claudia Jane Coburn
570 ii. Marsha Elizabeth Coburn
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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242. Alberta Mary Zintel
Daughter of Christopher Zintel & Jennette Little. Born Jul 1885 in Cayuga, ON.
She married Charles Lorne Tiffin. Occupation Farmer.
Alberta and Charles were farmers near Cayley, Alberta and had one child: Stuart.
They had the following child:
571 i. Stuart Tiffin
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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243. Robert "Blake" Zintel
Son of Christopher Zintel & Jennette Little. Born 22 Feb 1887 in Cayuga, ON. Died 23 Apr 1938 in Cayuga. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga, ON. Occupation Farmer.
They were farmers on RR #, Cayuga (North Cayuga Township), and are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga. Blake had one child from first marriage: Harry Vernon, and four children from second marriage: Lloyd, Myrl, Vera and Robert.
He first married Dora Mae Forbes. Born 19 May 1894. Died 29 May 1921.
They had the following child:
572 i. Harry Vernon Zintel
He second married Susanna Stoner. Born 29 May 1896. Died 18 Sep 1986.
They had the following children:
573 i. Lloyd Blake Zintel
574 ii. Myrl Jeannette Zintel
575 iii. Vera Marie Zintel
576 iv. Robert George Zintel
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
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244. James "Roy" Zintel
Son of Christopher Zintel & Jennette Little. Born 2 Feb 1889 in Cayuga, ON. Died Mar 1963 in Cayuga. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga, ON. Occupation Farmer.
He married Catherine Frances "Kate" MacDonald. Born 28 Apr 1886. Died 12 Aug 1957. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga, ON.
Roy and Kate were farmers who lived in North Cayuga Township on the Irish Line. Both are buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga. They had three children: Jean, Ruth and Leah.
They had the following children:
577 i. Jean Alberta Zintel
578 ii. Frances "Ruth" Zintel
579 iii. Leah Lynn Zintel
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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245. Bruce Little
Son of Robert John Little & Amanda Almeda "Mandy" Sitter. Born 29 Jun 1896 in Cayuga, ON. Occupation Farmer.
He married Alice May Holrod.
Daughter of John Holrod and Lydia.
They had three children: Grant, Gerald and Donald.
They had the following children:
580 i. Grant Bruce Little
581 ii. Gerald Ross Little
582 iii. Donald Robert Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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246. Andretta Mary "Minnie" Little
Daughter of Robert John Little & Amanda Almeda "Mandy" Sitter. Born 25 Jun 1898 in Cayuga, ON. Died 19 Dec 1984. Buried in Gill Cemetery, Onedia Township, ON.
She married Robert James "Bert" MacDonald, 16 May 1917. Died 5 Jan 1975. Buried in Gill Cemetery, Onedia Township, ON. Occupation Farmer.
Bert was a farmer, and worked in a wrecking yard.
Minnie and Bert had three children: Burns, Carol and Betty.
They had the following children:
583 i. Burns MacDonald
584 ii. Carol Virginia MacDonald
585 iii. Betty May MacDonald
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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247. Lydia Anetta Little
Daughter of Robert John Little & Amanda Almeda "Mandy" Sitter. Born 12 Jun 1903 in Cayuga, ON. Died 16 Jan 1994.
Lydia died at age 90 years. She and Ralph had five children: Caroline, Isabelle, Samuel, Mary and Bill.
She married Ralph Rounce. Born 18 May 1904 in Norfolk, England. Died 13 Jan 1963. Buried in Balmoral Cemetery.
Son of Samuel Jabez Rounce and Caroline Bussy. Ralph was the youngest in his family, and came to Canada with help from his family. He was the only one to come to Canada. He worked as a farm labourer, then for roads department of North Cayuga Twp., Union Gas Co., and Hagersville Quarries as an asphalt mixer until his death. Buried in Balmoral Cemetery.
They had the following children:
586 i. Caroline Amanda Rounce
587 ii. Isabelle Anetta Rounce
588 iii. Samuel Robert Rounce
589 iv. Mary Lydia Rounce
590 v. Ralph William "Bill" Rounce
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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248. James Robert Little
Son of Robert John Little & Amanda Almeda "Mandy" Sitter. Born 29 Aug 1905 in Cayuga, ON. Died 12 Nov 1967. Buried in Cayuga Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Quarry Foreman.
He married Ellen Bell "Nellie" Somers, 28 Sep 1932. Born 29 Jun 1914.
Daughter of Hugh Somers and Eliza Ann Bell. After James died, Nellie married Lloyd Nelles.
James and Nellie had seven children: Robert, Alexander, Agnes, James, Janet, John and Hugh.
They had the following children:
591 i. Robert James Little
592 ii. Alexander Thomas Little
593 iii. Agnes Ellen Little
594 iv. James Hughan Little
595 v. Janet Elaine Little
596 vi. John Bruce Little
597 vii. Hugh Charles Little
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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249. Blake Murray Little
Son of Robert John Little & Amanda Almeda "Mandy" Sitter. Born 5 Jun 1913 in Cayuga, ON. Died 29 Jan 1962. Buried in Riverside Cemetery, Cayuga.
Not married.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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250. Alexander E. Nablo
Son of Robert John Little & Amanda Almeda "Mandy" Sitter. Born 1888 in North Cayuga Twp. Died 1976.
He married Ethel Caspell.
Alex went west as a young man and settled in Calgary. He was a grocery salesman. Ethel was from the west. They had two children: Mildred and Donald.
They had the following children:
598 i. Mildred Nablo
599 ii. Donald Nablo
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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251. Nora Nablo
Daughter of William "Will" Nablo & Agnes Mary "Ag" Little. Born 1889 in North Cayuga Twp. Died 1968. Buried in Kohler Cemetery.
Nora lived with her father and stepmother until she married Fraser Robins. Nora and Fraser lived on a farm near Nelles Corner. No children.
She married Fraser Robins. Born 1889. Died 1977. Buried in Kohler Cemetery.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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252. Robert John Little Gibson
Son of Arthur Gibson & Andrewetta Elizabeth Christina "Etta" Little. Born 4 Jan 1891. Died 7 Oct 1938. Occupation Farmer.
He married Maggie Merryweather, 12 Jun 1918. Born 14 Feb 1893. Died 16 Aug 1960.
Robert and Maggie were farmers on RR 2, Cayuga and had five children: Arthur, Roberta, Alfred, Edith and Andrewetta.
They had the following children:
600 i. Arthur Clarence Gibson
601 ii. Roberta Margaret Gibson
602 iii. Alfred Murray Gibson
603 iv. Edith Dawn Gibson
604 v. Andrewetta Mary Gibson
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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253. Harry McGowan
Son of William McGowan & Bertha Jane McAllen. Born 1905. Died 2 Apr 1906 in Tweedside.
Died at age 5 mo 19 days.
Diphtheria.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
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254. Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" McGowan
Daughter of William McGowan & Bertha Jane McAllen. Born 19 Dec 1907 in Tweedside. Died 28 Feb 1937 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Died of infection shortly after birth of her only child.
Copied from newspaper obituary (1937):
Death of Mrs Harry Saunders Mourned by Community
Interment at Manners Sutton.
Harvey, NB, March 13 -- The death of Jennie, wife of Harry Saunders occurred at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William McGowan, Tweedside, on Feb. 27th, after an illness of one month.
Deceased who was 29 years of age, had spent her life at home. She was well known and highly regarded by a large circle of friends. She was a member of the W.M.S. of Tweedside and its secretary at the time of her death, also a member of the choir. Possessed of great musical ability she gave freely of her time and talent in every good cause.
She is survived by her husband, parents and infant son, two sisters, Mrs Ward Logan and Mrs John Black, and one brother, Bernard McAllan of Dumbarton.
The funeral was held on March 1. A short service was held at the home with Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. R. J. Kirkland, and a hymn, There is a Green Hill Far Away, sung by Miss Florence Coburn, Mrs Edgar Coburn and Mr Kirkland. An impressive service was held in Knox Presbyterian Church with Mr Kirkland taking as his text, "Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." The choir rendered the hymns, O God Our Help in Ages Past, There is No Night in Heaven, and Asleep in Jesus.
The pallbearers were Earle Swan, Edison Messer, Donald Swan, Ward Logan, William Craig and Lewis Swan. Interment was made in the cemetery at Manners Sutton, with prayers at the grave by Mr Kirkland. Among the beautiful floral tributes was a wreath from Tweedside Auxiliary of the W.M.S.
(Note: One newspaper obituary gave death date as February 27, while another gave death date as February 28.)
She married Harry Ronald Saunders, son of Edward Saunders & Martha Lois Sharpe, 26 Oct 1935 in Knox Presby. Church Records, Harvey. Born 11 Aug 1908 in Lower Wakefield, Carleton Co., NB. Died 21 Aug 1985 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation CPRail Carman.
Harry's first wife was Jane Elizabeth "Jennie" McGowan, and after Jennie;s death, Harry married Verna Hickey.
From The Daily Gleaner, 24 Aug 1985:
Harry R. Saunders
Harry R. Saunders of Tweedside, Harvey Station, died Wednesday at the Harvey Community Hospital. He was 77. Born at Lower Wakefield, Carleton County, he was the son of Edward and Martha (Sharpe) Saunders. He was a retired CP Rail carman.
He is survived by his wife, Verna (Hickey) Saunders; seven sons, Ronald, Emerson, Curtis, Victor and Chris, all of Harvey Station and Darcy and Owen of Toronto; four daughters, Mrs Lester Fraser (Uta) of Fredericton; Mrs Roy Bird (Dorothy) and Mrs Stuart Swan (Brenda) both of Harvey Station and Mrs Clyde Townes (Harriet) of McAdam; two brothers, Russell Saunders of Woodstock and William Saunders of Edmonton, Alta.; two sisters, Mrs Len Hayward (Edith) and Mrs Jason Miller (Annie), both of Woodstock; 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The body is resting at Swan's Funeral Home, Harvey Station. Prayers for the family will be held on Saturday at 2 pm. The funeral service will follow at 2:30 pm at the Knox Presbyterian Church, Rev. David Dewar officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Doug Fraser, David Bird, Dale Saunders, Glen Saunders, Jeff Saunders and Keith Little. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Fund or a charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
They had the following child:
605 i. Ronald William Saunders
from the collection of Ronald Saunders. Floyd and Ronnie Saunders. Floyd is a cousin of Ronnie’s. ***Ronald William Saunders b Jan 27, 1937 son of Harry Saunders and Jennie McGowan, - married to Shirley Boone, ******* Floyd Saunders son of Russell & Effie Saunders
from the collection of Ronnie Saunders. Harry and Jennie Saunders. **Harry Ronald Saunders b Aug 11, 1908 d Aug 21, 1985 son of Edward Saunders and martha Sharp. married to 1) Jennie McGowan 2) Verna Hickey. ***Jane Elizabeth ( Jennie) McGowan b Dec 19, 1907 d Feb 28, 1937 daughter of William McGowan and Bertha Jane McAllen. -married to Harry Saunders. - one son- Ronald Saunders born on Jan 27, 1937. Jennie died of an infection shortly after her son was born.
from the collection of Ronnie Saunders. Harry Saunders with son Ronnie. taken at the McGowan Farm, Tweedside. ***Harry Ronald Saunders b Aug 11, 1908 d Aug 21, 1985 son of Edward Saunders and martha Sharp. *Ronald William Saunders b Jan 27, 1937 son of Harry Saunders and Jennie McGowan
from the collection of Ronald Saunders. Harry and Verna Saunders. ***Harry Ronald Saunders b Aug 11, 1908 d Aug 21, 1985 son of Edward Saunders and martha Sharp. (Harry was first married to Jennie mcGowan who passed away shortly after the birth of their first child Ronald) ****Verna Dorothy Hickey b Mar 28, 1917 d Oct 11, 1997 daughter of Wilson Hickey and Arvilla Stairs. Harry and Verna were married on Aug 19, 1939.
from the collection of Ronald Saunders. Jennie McGowan. ****Jane Elizabeth ( Jennie) McGowan b Dec 19, 1907 d Feb 28, 1937 daughter of William McGowan and Bertha Jane McAllen. -married to Harry Saunders. - one son- Ronald Saunders born on Jan 27, 1937. Jennie died of an infection shortly after her son was born.
from the collection of Ronald Saunders. Ronnie Saunders, Harry Saunders and Alton Lister. ***Ronald William Saunders b Jan 27, 1937 son of Harry Saunders and Jennie McGowan, - married to Shirley Boone, **Harry Ronald Saunders b Aug 11, 1908 d Aug 21, 1985 son of Edward Saunders and martha Sharp. married to 1) Jennie McGowan 2) Verna Hickey. **Alton Donald Lister b Jan 28, 1906 d May 15, 1992 son of Robert Lister and Sarah Graham. married to Jessie Swan.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
255. Janet McGowan Craig
Daughter of John Thompson Craig & Janet "Jennie" McGowan. Born 23 Aug 1897 in Harvey. Died 18 Dec 1898 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Janet and Kay were twins. Janet died at age 1 yr. 4 mo.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
256. Thomas "Kay" Craig
Son of John Thompson Craig & Janet "Jennie" McGowan. Born 23 Aug 1897 in Harvey. Died 15 Feb 1991 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Kay and Emma lived in a house that they moved from Tweedside to the family farm, next to his father's home. Kay operated a garage from 1924-1960. During that time he had contracts with Esso, McColl-Frontenac, Texaco and Fina for gas, and from 1946-1960 he operated a Chrysler-Plymouth dealership. He was responsible for organizing the Harvey volunteer fire department and served as chief from 1947-1977. After selling his garage business he worked as an electrician and did small motor repair and welding. He was an elder in St. Andrews United Church.
Kay and Emma had four children: Avens, Murray, Raymond and Neill. Avens and Neill had polio in 1941.
Excerpt from newspaper item 15 Jul 1937 (Businesses in Harvey):
Craig's Garage
1924 -- Realizing the need for up-to-date service for motorists in the district, T. Kay Craig established a garage about four miles from Harvey Station. Beginning with a small trade, Mr Craig's business has increased steadily. Today he has a large trade and operates a repair shop that is equipped with the most modern appliances.
Of special interest is the fact that Mr Craig's garage is situated on the plot of land drawn by his grandfather in 1837. Three generations of the family have lived and worked on this same land.
From The Daily Gleaner, 6 Mar 1991:
T. Kay Craig
The funeral of T. Kay Craig was held at St. Andrew's United Church. Rev. K. Ruth Stuart officiated, with the eulogy being delivered by Dr. Bill Randall, a former minister.
He was born in Harvey Station 93 years ago and was the oldest son of John T. and Janet (McGowan) Craig. He was survived by three sons, Avens and his wife Helen, Fredericton; Raymond and his wife Lottie, Gloucester, Ont.; Neill and his wife Sylvia, Fredericton and daughter-in-law Helen, Riverview; four grandsons, six granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, one sister-in-law Eva Tracey and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Willie, twin sister Janet, sisters Olive, Lila and Ella; son Murray and wives Emma Manzer and Marion Annesty Smith.
He had been active in the community of Harvey where he operated Craig's Garage for many years. He organized the Harvey Volunteer Fire Department and served as its Fire Chief for 30 years. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church and continued to serve as an honourary elder within its Session. He was one of the first members of the Harvey Road Runners GRS Radio Club.
At the close of the service, his fire chief's hat was presented to his grandson Dan Craig, who is presently a fireman with the Scarborough, Ont. fire department. Members of the Harvey Fire Department as well as others from the surrounding area attended as a group and formed a guard of honour.
The pallbearers were Orlie MacLean, Bernie McCann, Don Weeks, Roy Little, Edgar Dorcas and Earle Patterson. Interment will take place in the family plot in the Harvey Community Cemetery in the spring.
He first married Emma May Manzer, daughter of Willoughby Avens Manzer & Harriet "Hattie" Hay, 20 Jun 1928 in Harvey Station, N.B. Born 16 Dec 1899 in Marysville. Died 30 Jun 1965 in Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Emma worked in the Cotton Mill in Marysville and also for Esther Paynter in Fredericton as a decorator of ladies hats prior to her marriage.
Emma died 30 Jun 1965, age 65 yr 6 mo 14 days, at Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton.
From The Daily Gleaner, 5 Jul 1965:
CRAIG: At Victoria Public Hospital, Wednesday, June 30, Mrs Emma Mae Craig, age 65 years, wife of T. Kay Craig, Harvey Station, NB. Survived by her husband, four sons, seven grandchildren, four sisters, three brothers, several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Friday, July 2, from St. Andrews United Church, Harvey Station. Rev. William Randall officiated with interment in Harvey Community Cemetery.
They had the following children:
606 i. Avens John Manzer Craig
607 ii. Murray Thomas Craig
608 iii. Raymond Stuart Craig
609 iv. Neill William Craig
He second married Marion Ellen Annesty, 23 Sep 1967. Born 27 Aug 1902/1903 in North Sydney, NS. Died 28 Nov 1974 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Died 28 Nov 1974, age 71 yr., at Harvey Community Hospital. Born North Sydney, NS, father - Henry Alexander Annesty; mother - Mary Evans, Fortune Bay, Nfld.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
257. Olive Isabella Craig
Daughter of John Thompson Craig & Janet "Jennie" McGowan. Born 6 Mar 1900 in Harvey. Died 22 Jun 1920 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Teacher. Religion Presbyterian.
Attended Provincial Normal School in Fredericton 1917/18. Taught school in Charlotte County. Came home to Harvey, not completing her second year, and was in bed about a month before she died. Lung trouble.
From newspaper obituary - 1920:
Miss Olive Isabel Craig
Harvey Station, June 24 -- Miss Olive Isabel Craig, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John S. Craig of Manners Sutton died at her home there on Tuesday after an illness of three months. She was in the twenty-first year of her age and had for more than two years been engaged in teaching school in different parts of the province. She had held the position of organist in the church at Manners Sutton which position she filled with marked ability; she also engaged in Sunday school work. She is survived by her parents, two brothers and two sisters. An aged grandfather and grandmother also survive her. She took a deep interest in all religious and educational work and was one of the leaders in the work of the church. The funeral which was held at her late residence yesterday afternoon was one of the most largely attended ever seen here. The service was conducted by Rev. J. F. McKay.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
258. (Infant) Craig
Son of John Thompson Craig & Janet "Jennie" McGowan. Born 20 Mar 1902 in Harvey. Died 20 Mar 1902 in Harvey.
DESCENDENTS OF DAVID LITTLE (1678 - UNKNOWN)
AND MARY PEIL (CA 1682 - UNKNOWN)
seventh Generation
259. Lila Margaret Craig
Daughter of John Thompson Craig & Janet "Jennie" McGowan. Born 11 Sep 1903 in Harvey. Died 25 Mar 1936 in Brownville Jct., Maine. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation School Teacher.
Lila attended the Provincial Normal School in Fredericton in 1922/23 for her Second Class License. On July 1, 1925 she received her First Class. She taught in Lambertville, Deer Island; Brockway and in the Stanley area, completing five years before her marriage. Dan and Lila lived in Brownville Junction, Maine where Dan worked for the CPR. They had three children: Edwin, Phyllis and Olive. Lila died of meningitis.
From The Piscataquis Observer, Dover-Foscroft, 2 Apr 1936:
MRS DANIEL MANZER
The community was much grieved to learn that Mrs Daniel Manzer had died March 25 after a few days illness. Prayers were said Thursday evening by Rev. John Dunstan, attended by many friends. The remains were taken to her old home in Harvey, NB, accompanied by her family and the following friends: Mrs Matthew Coburn, Charles Coburn, Mrs Mary Smith, Mrs George Swan, Mrs Charles Hunter and Gilbert Little.
Mrs Manzer was a young woman of fine character and much loved. She leaves, besides her husband, three small children and other relatives. Deepest sympathy is felt for the husband and other relatives.
She married Daniel Edwin Coy Manzer, son of Willoughby Avens Manzer & Harriet "Hattie" Hay, 11 Jul 1928. Born 16 Oct 1897 in Nashwaak, N.B. Died 27 Mar 1969 in Bangor, Me. Occupation CPR, Brownville Jct., Me.
After his first wife, Lila died, Dan married secondly, Greta Mowat Shaw Culligan from New Maryland.
From Bangor Daily News, 23 Mar 1970:
DANIEL C. MANZER
Brownville Junction -- Daniel C. Manzer, 72, died Saturday at a Bangor Hospital after a long illness.
He was born at Nashwaak, NB, Oct 16, 1897, the son of Willoughby and Harriet (Hay) Manzer. He was a member of Brownville Junct. Methodist Church, Pleasant River, Masonic Lodge at Brownville, Raboni Chapter of Milo, Central Council of Dover-Foxcroft, and St. John's Commandery of Bangor.
Surviving are his wife, Greta (Shaw) Manzer; one son Edwin of Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs Rodger (Phyllis) Bickford of Wilmington, Del. and Mrs Clyde (Olive) Snow of Bucksport; two brothers, J. Avens Manzer of New Westminister, BC, and A. Ray Manzer of Harvey Station, NB; four sisters, Mrs Lola Lyons of Bangor, Mrs Annie Moffitt and Mrs Ella Moffitt, both of Harvey Station, and Mrs Allen (Eva) Tracey of Fredericton; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
They had the following children:
610 i. Edwin Craig Manzer
611 ii. Phyllis Jean Manzer
612 iii. Olive Marie Manzer