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 George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
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Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
PRE-Immigrant Generation
1. George Embleton
Born 1776 in Framlington, Eng. Died 1833 in Wooler. Occupation Joiner, Cartwright.
Copied from records from Wooler area by E. E. Lister--source not identified: "George Embleton of the Parish of Wooler and Margaret Davidson of Berwick were married in this church by Banns this 28th day of July, 1802 by Hugh Hodgson, Vicar. This marriage was solemnized between George Embleton and Margaret Davidson, now Embleton in the presence of *John Darry and *Jane Bolton, Charles Embleton, Robert Davidson."
*According to the parish registers of Eglingham (NBL) 1662 - 1812 transcribed at:
http://www.geocities.com/boltonsurname_uk/eglingham.html
these witnesses were John Davy and James Bolton.
George Embleton and Margaret Davidson were married in 1802 in Eglingham, England in presence of Charles Embleton and Robert Davidson. They had ten children. Three children died in childhood. One daughter, Mary, married and stayed in England, and the remaining six children emigrated to Canada. George died in Wooler at age 56 years, and his wife Margaret died in Wooler at age 54 years.
He married Margaret Davidson, daughter of William Davison, 23 Jul 1802 in Eglingham, Eng. Born 1782 in Bewick Folly, Eglingham, Eng. Died 1836 in Wooler.
They had the following children:
2 i. Mary Embleton
3 ii. Isabella Embleton
4 iii. William Embleton
5 iv. William Embleton
6 v. Mary Embleton
7 vi. Margaret Embleton
8 vii. Eleanor Embleton
9 viii. George Embleton
10 ix. Elizabeth Embleton
11 x. Robert Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
2. Mary Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 1803 in Eng. Died 1803 in England. First daughter of George Embleton, joiner. Mary died at age 10 days.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
3. Isabella Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 1804 in Branton, England. Christen 25 Jul 1804 in Branton Presbyterian. Died 16 Feb 1892 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
(Believed to be buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery, but her name is not on gravestone.)
She married Thomas Herbert, son of Robert Herbert & Isabella Wandless, 11 Jun 1824 in Haughhead (Parish Of Ilderton). Born 1798 in Alwinton, England. Died 24 Feb 1862 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Marriage: 1824. Ilderton Parish Bishops Transcripts: Thomas Herbert, Biddleston of the Parish of Allenton a batchelor and Isabella Embleton of the Haugh-Head of this parish, spinster, by Banns June 11. Witnesses: George Embleton, Elizabeth Reed, George Herbert.
(Allenton was old name of Alwinton.) (The marriage information from Ewen Herbert of Victoria, Australia, who did research in England.)
Thomas Herbert, his wife Isabella Embleton, and their children Margaret, age 12, Isabella, age 10, Robert, age 8, Mary, age 3, and Christina, age 1 year; together with Isabella's sisters Eleanor and Elizabeth Embleton, and brother Robert Embleton; and brother William Embleton and his wife Jane and two young sons George and James Embleton came to New Brunswick on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland in 1837. They were among the first settlers of Harvey Settlement. Thomas's occupation on arrival in NB was listed as Miller.
Thomas first got Land Grant Lot #7W, first Tract, Harvey Settlement, 100 acres, and later added other property to his holdings. The 1861 Census shows that the Herberts had 300 acres of land--75 improved and 225 unimproved. Cash value of farm was 200 pounds, and value of implements and machinery was 15 pounds. They had 3 horses, 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 4 other neat cattle, 12 sheep, 2 swine, and slaughtered 350 lb. pork. They produced 150 lb. butter, 90 lb. cheese, 55 lb. wool, 15 ton hay, 15 bu. wheat, 300 bu. oats, 30 bu. buckwheat, 6 bu. peas, 5 bu. timothy, 12 bu. turnips and 80 bu. potatoes.
Daughter Christina, age 1 year, is included in a listing of the family after they arrived in NB, but the 1851 Census does not list her (she would have been about 15 years old), so perhaps she died soon after their arrival in NB or sometime prior to 1851. (No record of her death.)
Large format crayon portrait of five female generations of Isabel Embleton and her descendants taken ca. 1889 based on apparent age of infant Isabel Robison. Those in the photo, descending down the family tree, are: (Far right) Isabella Embleton (b. 9 Jun, 1804 (Haugh Head near Wooler) - 16 Feb 1892 Harvey Station, wife of Thomas Herbert; (third from right) Margaret Ann Herbert (b. 19 Jul 1825 - d. 10 Jan 1913), wife of David Little; (second from right) Isabel Little (b. 20 Jun 1845 - d. 18 Mar 1905), wife of James Embleton; (Far left) Margaret "Maggie" Embleton (b. 19 Jan 1867 - d. 25 Jul 1952), wife of George Robison; (Infant) Isabel Robison (b. 9 Jan. 1888 - d. 18 Dec 1918 of Spanish Flu).
Copied from article about Haugh Head, Wooler in local Berwick newspaper (contained in letter to Ewen Herbert, Australia, from Eric Herbert, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 9 Mar 2002): ".....Life in 1837 must have been hard. In this year William Embleton, who ran a joiner's shop at Haugh Head decided to risk crossing the North Atlantic with his young family to settle in Canada. Along with his brother-in-law Thomas Herbert from Coldgate Mill they joined the sailing ship 'Cornelius' at Berwick and with a group of other emigrants from Glendale and Tweedside made the hazardous crossing to New Brunswick, where their descendents still live, in a district named by them Tweedside."
(Information on the Thomas Herbert family was compiled from New Brunswick Census Reports, Church Records, Land Grants records, Marriage records, Birth records, death records, newspaper obituaries, cemetery gravestones, and research done previously on related families.)
They had the following children:
12 i. Margaret Ann Herbert
13 ii. Isabella "Belle" Herbert
14 iii. Robert Herbert
15 iv. Sarah Herbert
16 v. Mary Herbert
17 vi. Christian Herbert
18 vii. George Herbert
19 viii. Eleanor "Jane" Herbert
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
4. William Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 1806 in Eng. Died 1808 in Wooler, Eng. First son of George and Margaret Embleton. William died at age 2 years.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
5. William Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 28 Dec 1810 in Wooler, England. Christen 10 Mar 1811. Died 1 Dec 1875 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
William and wife Jane Runchman with their sons George and James emigrated to New Brunswick in 1837 from Northumberland, England, with the first settlers of Harvey. They settled on Lot 5W, a hillside lot. The 1861 census lists William as a farmer/carpenter. He employed two males and one female, owned or occupied 30 acres improved land and 15 acres unimproved. Cash value of farm was 80 pounds, value of implements and machinery was 4 pounds. He had one horse, 2 milch cows, 3 other neat cattle, 10 sheep, 2 swine, and slaughtered 300 lb. pork. Produced 120 lb. butter, 25 lb. wool, 8 tons hay, 130 bu. oats, 60 bu. buckwheat and 60 bu. potatoes.
William and Jane had ten children.
Copied from article about Haugh Head, Wooler in local Berwick newspaper (contained in letter to Ewen Herbert, Australia, from Eric Herbert, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 9 Mar 2002): ".....Life in 1837 must have been hard. In this year William Embleton, who ran a joiner's shop at Haugh Head decided to risk crossing the North Atlantic with his young family to settle in Canada. Along with his brother-in-law Thomas Herbert from Coldgate Mill they joined the sailing ship 'Cornelius' at Berwick and with a group of other emigrants from Glendale and Tweedside made the hazardous crossing to New Brunswick, where their descendents still live, in a district named by them Tweedside."
From E. E. Lister: "The archives in Berwick listed William Embleton, born Dec 28, 1810 and christened March 10, 1811. His father was George Embleton, Joiner, from Longframington and mother Margaret, daughter of William Davidson, Shepherd."
He married Jane Runchman, 1832 in England. Born 1812 in England. Died 9 May 1886 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Unsure who Jane's parents were, but it is quite possible that her father's name was James Runchman, and her mother's name was Cherry--maiden name unknown. There was a Cherry Runchman who immigrated to Harvey in 1842 with her son Edward Runchman and granddaughter Margaret Runchman. Cherry was born approximately 1774/1777 (Age in 1851 Census was 77 and age in 1861 census was 83 years) and died 13 Jan 1866, at age 88 years.
They had the following children:
20 i. George Embleton
21 ii. James Embleton
22 iii. Cherry Jane Embleton
23 iv. Margaret Isabella Embleton
24 v. Mary Christine Embleton
25 vi. Eleanor "Ellen" Embleton
26 vii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Embleton
27 viii. William Embleton
28 ix. Christina Davidson Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
6. Mary Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 1811 in Eng. Died in Eng.
Mary and her husband Joseph Smith lived in England. Probably the only member of their family to come to Canada was their son William Walter Embleton Smith, who married and settled in Harvey Settlement.
She married Joseph Smith, 1828 in Haughhead, Eng. Born 1801 in Alnwick, Eng. Died in Alnwick, Eng.
They had the following children:
30 i. Alice Smith
31 ii. William Smith
32 iii. Andrew Smith
33 iv. George Smith
34 v. Margaret Smith
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
7. Margaret Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 1812 in Eng. Died 1818 in Wooler, Eng.
Margaret died in Wooler at age 6 years.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
8. Eleanor Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 4 May 1814 in Haughead, Eng. Christen 8 May 1814 in Ilderton, Eng. Died 23 Jun 1888. Buried in Woodstock Anglican Cemetery.
Eleanor 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. Eleanor was 20 years old. Her sister Elizabeth, age 18, her brother Robert, age 16, 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 New Brunswick Courier, 23 Feb 1939: Married Woodstock, Carleton Co., 13th inst., by Rev. R. Douglas, E. A. Cunliffe, Esq., Woodstock and Eleanor, second daughter of George Embleton, Esq. of Northumberland, England.
From Carleton Co., New Brunswick, Marriage Records, Book A: Page 076:
Cunliffe, Elisha A. of Woodstock; Embleton, Elenor, of Woodstock, married 13 February 1839 by Richardson Douglas, Wesleyan Minister. Witnesses: A. Smedes Wetmore, Thomas Perley.
She married Elisha Ayers Cunliffe, son of Joseph Cunliffe Capt. & Pheobe, 13 Feb 1839 in By Richardson Douglas, Woodstock, N.B. Born 25 Jul 1796 in Woodstock, N.B. Christen 17 Mar 1800 in Woodstock, NB. Died 8 May 1868 in Woodstock. Buried in Woodstock Anglican Cemetery. Occupation Farmers, Woodstock Area. Religion Anglican.
Death date on gravestone: 8 May 1868. However, obituary in Carleton Sentinel, 27 Jun 1868 reads: Died 10th inst., at his residence, Woodstock (Carleton Co.) Elisha Ayers Cunliff, age 72 (Intelligencer please copy).
List of children for this family taken from the 1861 Census, Parish of Woodstock, Carleton Co., PANB F1595, page 34, #1332. There may have been another daughter, although she is not listed in 1851 or 1861 Census. From Carleton Sentinel, 14 March 1874--"Died at her mother's residence Lincoln, Maine, 17th ult., Camilla Cunliffe, eldest d/o late Elisha Cunliffe, Age 32."
They had the following children:
36 i. Joseph J. A. Cunliffe
37 ii. Margaret P. Cunliffe
38 iii. Elisha C. Cunliffe
39 iv. Isabel Cunliffe
40 v. Thomas (G. Or P.) Cunliffe
41 vi. Wellington Cunliffe
42 vii. M. Elizabeth Cunliffe
43 viii. Agatha Cunliffe
44 ix. Alma Victoria Cunliffe
45 x. Eleanor M. Cunliffe
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
9. George Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 4 May 1818 in Eng. Christen 8 Jun 1828 in Ilderton, Eng. Died 2 Dec 1880 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Carpenter.
George and Elizabeth with their sons George and Robert, emigrated to New Brunswick in 1842.
George farmed on Land Grant lot No. 13, tier 3, SE Harvey Settlement, 100 acres. The 1861 census lists George as a farmer/carpenter. They owned or occupied 50 acres improved and 70 acres unimproved land. Cash value of farm was 150 pounds, and value of implements and machinery was 5 pounds. They had one horse, 4 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 2 other neat cattle, 8 sheep, 3 swine, 300 lb. pork slaughtered, produced 300 lb. butter, 40 lb. wool, 10 ton hay, 200 bu. oats, 80 bu. buckwheat, 10 bu. timothy, 50 bu. turnips and 100 bu. potatoes.
The farm went to Elisha Embleton, the youngest son, by the following Quit Claim deed in 1880:
(Land Registry RS98 v 71, p. 587-9 -- F5647 PANB -- Quit Claim Deed)
Joseph T. Embleton et al to Elisha Embleton } No. 31848. Know all men by these Presents that we George Embleton and Ann his wife, Thomas A. Embleton and Margaret his wife of Parish of Dumfries, Michael Embleton and Mary E. his wife; Joseph T. Embleton and Isabella his wife and David Embleton of the parish of Manners Sutton and all in the County of York and Province of New Brunswick; Robert Cleland and Jane T. his wife in the Parish of St. Stephen, George Coffey and Margaret I. D. his wife of the parish of St. Stephen and County of Charlotte, Province of New Brunswick; William Embleton and Elizabeth M. his wife of Carleton, County of St. John, Province of New Brunswick, and Robert Embleton and Elizabeth his wife of Bancroft Davius (?) County, Missouri, United States, in consideration of the sum of one dollar to each to be paid by Elisha Embleton of Parish of Manners Sutton, County of York, Farmer, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged Do hereby convey remise release and for ever quit claim unto the said Elisha Embleton his heirs and assigns a certain lot or piece of land situated and being in Parish, County aforesaid and Province of New Brunswick viz: a lot containing one hundred acres more or less with all buildings, improvements, privileges and ________ thereto belonging, bounded and distinguished as follows known as lot number thirteen in the third tier of southeast Harvey granted from the Crown to George Embleton to have and to hold the above released premises to the said Elisha Embleton his heirs and assigns for his and their use forever, providing and on the express condition that the said Elisha Embleton shall board and lodge and maintain in a comfortable manner his and our father and mother George and Elizabeth Embleton and if at any time he the said Elisha Embleton or his heirs or assigns should fail to do so, or pay the sum of seventy-eight dollars a year during their life time, then this quit claim deed to be void and of no effect.
In witness whereof we the said George Embleton and Ann his wife, Thomas A. Embleton and Margaret his wife, Michael Embleton and Mary E., his wife, Joseph T. Embleton and Isabella his wife, David Embleton, Robert Cleland and Jane T. his wife, George Coffey and Margaret I. D. his wife, William Embleton and Elizabeth his wife, and Robert Embleton and Elizabeth his wife in token of our release of all right of dower in the granted premises to the said Elisha Embleton but only on the condition above mentioned of maintaining our father and mother have herewith set our hand and seals these dates as set opposite our names in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of John Rutherford. (And signed by all the names listed above. Note: The signature of William's wife looks like "Hannah E.", whereas she is listed above as Elizabeth. And in marriage records William married Margaret Mott in Dec 1865--Elizabeth or Hannah E. may be a second wife?? /jh)
He married Elizabeth Twizell, in England. Born 1819 in Eng. Died 30 Nov 1890 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
They had the following children:
46 i. George Embleton
47 ii. Robert Embleton
48 iii. William Embleton
49 iv. Joseph Twizell Embleton
50 v. Thomas Albert Embleton
51 vi. Jane T. Embleton
52 vii. Michael Embleton
53 viii. David Embleton
54 ix. Margaret Isabella Davidson Embleton
55 x. Elisha Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
10. Elizabeth Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. 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."
She married George Nesbitt, son of James Nesbitt & Elspeth, 4 Feb 1841 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By John Birkmyre, Presbyteria. 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.
They had the following children:
56 i. James Nesbitt
57 ii. George Estabrooks Nesbitt
58 iii. Margaret Nesbitt
59 iv. Thomas Nesbitt
60 v. William Nesbitt
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
FIRST Immigrant Generation
11. Robert Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson. Born 12 May 1820 in England. Christen 12 May 1820 in Ilderton, England. Died 2 Nov 1885 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
(Another birth date for Robert is 22 Dec 1821, not sure which would be correct.)
Robert came to NB in 1837 on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland, with his sister and brother-in-law Isabell and Thomas Herbert and their five young children. Robert was 16 years old. His sisters Elizabeth, age 18, and Eleanor, age 20, 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.
Robert and Betsy lived on Lot #13, second tier, in Harvey Settlement. The 1861 Census indicated they owned or occupied 45 acres improved and 105 acres unimproved land. Cash value of farm was 150 pounds, value of implements and machinery, 6 pounds. They had one horse, 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 3 other neat cattle, 8 sheep, and 3 swine. They slaughtered 400 lb. pork. Produced 200 lb. butter; 46 lb. wool; 16 tons hay; 200 bu. oats; 80 bu. buckwheat; 5 bu. timothy; 20 lb. clover seed; 100 bu. turnips; and 100 bu. potatoes.
Robert and Betsy had eight children. See Chapter 2, page 7, of "The Wilsons of Harvey 1798-1983" by Jocelean Swan Hall for details on this family.
He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson & Mary Brown, 7 Aug 1844 in York Co., NB By Daniel McCurdy, Presbyterian . Born 18 Nov 1818 in Lennilhill, Berwickshire, Scotland. Died 28 Dec 1901 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson came to NB with her parents and siblings in 1837 on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland, and were among the first settlers of Harvey Settlement.
Copied from Marriage Records of York County, New Brunswick (1837-1888), held on microfilm at the Provincial Archives of NB.
"Robert Embleton and Elizabeth Wilson, both of the Parish of Kingsclear were married by Banns, being of age, this seventh day of August, one thousand eight hundred and forty-four by me -- D. McCurdy, Minister.
This marriage was solemnized between us (signed - Robert Embleton and Elizabeth Wilson) In the presence of (signed - Isabella Herbert and Robert Wilson) Filed and registered 11th December 1844."
They had the following children:
61 i. George R. Embleton
62 ii. Robert Wilson Embleton
63 iii. William Robert Embleton
64 iv. Mary Jane Embleton
65 v. Margaret "Isabel" Embleton
66 vi. Elizabeth Nesbit "Lizzie" Embleton
67 vii. Mary Jane Embleton
68 viii. Eleanor Camilla "Ellen" Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
12. Margaret Ann Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 19 Jul 1825 in Haugh-Head, England. Christen 22 Aug 1825 in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Eng. Died 10 Jan 1913 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Thomas Herbert and Robert Embleton.
From newspaper obituary - 1913:
Mrs Margaret Little
Harvey Station, Jan 13 -- Mrs Margaret Little, widow of David Little, and one of the oldest and most respected residents of this place, passed away on Friday morning after a short illness of bronchitis. She was in the 88th year of her age, but her mind and memory were unimpaired till the last.
She was the oldest daughter of Thomas Herbert, one of the first settlers of Harvey and came here with her parents from Northumberland, England, in the year 1837. She resided with her husband on their farm at Little Settlement for nearly forty years and about twenty-eight years ago came to the Station, where she made her home every since. Her husband died about twenty years ago. She reared a large family, only four of whom survive her. They are Mrs Wm. E. Smith and Mrs M. Briggs, of this place, and Thomas and Eben of Coburn. She is also survived by about forty grandchildren. A considerable number of great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was a woman of strong character and much more than ordinary intelligence and of very amiable disposition, and had a large circle of friends. She was always ready to help in times of trouble, both by word and deed and held a large place in the affections of the community.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon and was largely attended, despite the cold rainy weather which prevailed.
She married David Little, son of John Little & Janet Heughan, 8 Apr 1844 in Harvey Settlement By Daniel McCurdy, Presbyterian. Born 25 Aug 1816 in Dumfries, Scotland. Died 9 Oct 1892 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
David Little came to NB in 1832 with his parents and siblings, and the family first settled in New Maryland, near Fredericton. David and his brothers moved to the Harvey area in the early 1840s and settled on land in the Little Settlement area,
David and his wife Margaret settled on Lot D, in Coburn, and were farmers. David soon amassed a considerable amount of land--the 1861 Census shows that he owned or occupied 100 acres of improved land and 350 acres of unimproved land.
The 1861 Census shows David as 45 years of age, Margaret as 39 years, and six children ranging in age from 16 years to 3 years of age. Two servants lived in their household, James Embleton, age 25, and Sarah Arbuckle, age 20 years. They had one horse, 5 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 5 other neat cattle, 45 sheep, 3 swine, and slaughtered 600 lb. pork. They produced 150 lb. butter, 110 lb. wool, 40 tons hay, 30 bu. wheat, 600 bu. oats, 50 bu. buckwheat, 10 bu. timothy, 50 bu. turnips, 100 bu. potatoes and 40 bu. carrots.
Last Will and Testament of David Little ( Probate Records F11788 PANB No. 444)
Know all men by these presents that I David Little of the Parish of Manners Sutton, Co. York, and Province of New Brunswick, Farmer, being of sound disposing mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and Testament. 1st. I give and bequeath to my son David Allen the south side of the old homestead lot of land which he now occupies the bounds being placed by fences and well known. 2nd. I give and bequeath to my son Ebenezer Little the north side of the old homestead lot of land and also the south east triangle of a lot of land adjoining said homestead lot, said triangle being formed by a little brook on one side and two roads on the other sides containing about 5 or 6 acres more or less. 3rd. I give and bequeath to my son Thomas Little the lot of land known as the rear lot and on which the said Thomas Little now resides excepting the said South Eastern triangle willed to Ebenezer Little. 4th. I give and bequeath to my sons David Allen and Ebenezer Little conjointly the lot of land known as the swamp lot adjoining the mill pond on the Northeast Magaguadavic river. 5th. I give and bequeath to my oldest son John Little the lot of land at Harvey Station which I last bought from William Embleton and does not include the field next the railroad nor the house and barn nor the privilege of the spring water for the same, said lot not to be taken possession of by the said John Little until the death of his mother, she having to have the use of it during her lifetime. 6th. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margaret Little should she survive me the house and barn next to the railroad with the privilege of spring water, to be held by her absolutely and at her disposal in any way she may think proper, and it is also my will and desire that said beloved wife shall have two thirds of all my personal property, after paying all my just debts funeral expenses and so forth, and the other third of my personal property it is my will and desire that it shall be paid in equal proportions to my beloved daughters Isabella Embleton, Jane Smith, Mary E. Briggs, Ellen Coburn and Margaret Emma Darling Little, or such of them as may be living at my death, to be held by them respectively for their own private use without the control of any other person whatever. 7th. I ordain and appoint my sons John and Thomas Little as executors of this my last will and Testament. In Testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand and seal and publish and declare this to be my last will and Testament in the presence of the witnesses named below this 11th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-four. Signed sealed published and declared by the said David Little as and for his last will and Testament in presence of us who at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. (Witnesses: John Taylor, Thomas Robison) Signed: David Little
Details of this family can be found in the book "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan, Jocelean Swan Hall.
They had the following children:
69 i. Isabella Little
70 ii. John D. "Jack" Little
71 iii. Jane "Janie" Little
72 iv. Thomas Herbert Little
73 v. Infant Little (Stillborn)
74 vi. Mary Elizabeth Little
75 vii. David "Allan" Little
76 viii. Eleanor "Ellen" Christina Little
77 ix. Ebenezer "Eben" Little
78 x. Margaret "Emma" Darling Little
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
13. Isabella "Belle" Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 1827 in Eng. Died 21 Apr 1902 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were William Embleton and Thomas Herbert.
Copied from a notebook kept by Ellie L. Skene, McAdam:
An account of Harvey early, early settlers, told to me by Mrs James Little, Sr., York Mills. She said in the early days she and one of her sisters used to carry butter and eggs to Fredericton 25 miles from their home to exchange for groceries, etc. They would start early in the morning run all the way there and back until they came to a hill which they walked up, in order to get home before dark as they were so afraid of wolves which were at that time. Fifty miles over poor roads was a very long walk for one day. She also said her father, Thomas Herbert, had the first window in his cabin, which was a big event. He cut the frame with his jack knife and got the two or three panes of glass in Fredericton.
Some of the farmers had to dig their potatoes up after planting for food. How very much we owe these brave uncomplaining first settlers in Harvey who worked so hard under such difficulties and made it so much easier for us, their descendants.
-- Ellie L. Skene, McAdam, 5 Nov 1959.
She married James Little, son of John Little & Janet Heughan, 20 Apr 1846 in Harvey Settlement By Daniel McCurdy, Presbyterian . Born 1814 in Dumfries, Scotland. Died 11 Feb 1890 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer/Miller.
James and Belle first settled on Lot B, third tier, in Coburn, and later moved to York Mills. The 1861 Census shows James as 47 years old, farmer/miller, and Presbyterian. Isabella was 34 years of age, and they had eight children ranging in age from 13 years to 4 months. James Nesbit, age 19, cousin, miller, was living in their household. They owned or occupied 70 acres improved land and 80 acres unimproved land. Cash value of farm was 500 pounds, value of implements and machinery was 20 pounds. They had 3 horses, 4 milch cows, 4 working oxen, 4 other neat cattle, 12 sheep, 6 swine, and slaughtered 400 lb. pork. They produced 100 lb. butter, 48 lb. wool, 20 tons hay, 15 bu. wheat, 300 bu. oats, 2 bu. timothy and 60 bu. potatoes.
James acquired quite a lot of land. Listed are the Land Grants which he received: Lot B, third tier, 100 acres 1842/01/17; W of 50 Little Sett, 50 acres 1858/02/05; 49 on NE Br Magaguadavic R. 50 acres 1862/08/21; 171 Block 31, 200 acres 1867/12/09; and on NE Magaguadavic R. Blk 31, 50 acres 1868/08/21. There were many other land transactions which are not listed here.
James and Belle had ten children, and raised a foster daughter, Fanny Grass, who was born circa 1880, and was known as Fanny Little. (Fanny married John Parker of Magundy on 6 Jun 1906.)
For further information on this family refer to "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan and Jocelean Swan Hall. A write-up on the "History of Upper Mills" written by Clarence Little, March 1974 in included in the Little book.
They had the following children:
79 i. John Little
80 ii. Isabella Little
81 iii. Janet Little
82 iv. Margaret Little
83 v. Thomas "Herbert" Little
84 vi. James Lewis Little (Twin)
85 vii. Robert Archibald Little (Twin)
86 viii. Frederick Little
87 ix. George Marshall Little
88 x. J. Alfred Little
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
14. Robert Herbert
Son of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born Approx 1829 in Eng. Died 1911 in St. Kilda, Australia. Buried in Bright Cemetery.
Robert, at age 20 years, sailed from New York, USA aboard the ship "Revenue", and arrived in Melbourne, Australia 16th Oct 1852. Also on the same ship were James Nesbit, age 29 years, farmer, and his wife Isabella Craig, age 29 years. It is believed that when he arrived in Australia, Robert went to the Ovens District (N.E. Victoria) looking for gold, but didn't have much luck. He became a teacher in the Beechworth area and married one of his pupils who had nursed him when he was very ill. He and his family later moved to Melborne where he went into business as a timber and wood merchant (firewood, coke, coal, etc.) at St. Kilda, Melbourne.
His daughters were well know teachers, and they are buried with Robert and his wife. Another daughter is buried nearby.
He married Emma Goldfinch, 13 Mar 1862 in Morses Creek, Australia. Born Approx 1845. Died 1923 in St. Kilda, Australia.
Emma was married at the home of her parents, John Goldfinch and Emma Ing, at Morses Creek. This settlement became the township of Bright.
They had the following children:
89 i. Thomas John Herbert
90 ii. William George Herbert
91 iii. Emma Jane Herbert
92 iv. Isabel Margaret Herbert
93 v. Alice Mary Herbert
94 vi. James Robert Herbert
95 vii. Martha Elizabeth Herbert
96 viii. Marshall Embleton Herbert
97 ix. Charles Goldfinch Herbert
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
15. Sarah Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 1832 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Died 1834 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England.
Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill - Burial records: 1834, Sarah, daughter of Thomas Herbert, Miller, Colgate Hill and his wife Isabella Embleton. Aged 2 years 3 months.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
16. Mary Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 1 Feb 1834 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Christen in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Eng. Died 17 Jun 1915 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
In 1907 Mary travelled to British Columbia to visit sons Bob, Alex and Ken.
From newspaper obituary - 1915:
Mrs Mary Robison
The death at Harvey Station on the 17th of Mrs Mary Robison, widow of the late Marshall Robison, removes one of the most highly respected and oldest residents of this part of the country, being 81 years of age. She died at her home after a lingering and painful illness from gangrene. About four years ago it became necessary to have one leg amputated on account of this disease. In spite of this great affliction she continued to be quite active until about eight months ago, when gangrene became rooted in her other foot and gradually spread through her system, causing a very painful death. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Thos Herbert, having come here with her parents from England in the year 1837, when she was but three years of age. She was a woman possessed of great kindliness, strength of character and executive ability, and never considered any task heavy when performed for those she loved. Of thirteen children, ten survive her. They are Andrew, William and Allan, of Harvey Station; Frederick, of New Haven, Mass.; Robert, Alexander and Kenneth, of Vancouver, BC; Mrs Robt. A. Little, of York Mills; Mrs John Dore, of Stockton Springs, and Mrs David G. Taylor, of Boston, Mass.
One sister, Mrs Jane Robison, of Harvey Station, also survives. The funeral services were held on Friday at her late home at 3.30 o'clock, the officiating clergyman being Rev. J. F. McKay, of Harvey Station.
She married Marshall Robison, son of Marshall Robison I & Jane Dickson, 1 Nov 1853 in Fredericton By Rev. Dr. John M. Brooke . Born 24 Oct 1824 in Hawick, Scot. Died 11 Jan 1897 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
Marshall came to NB in 1842 with his parents and siblings with the exception of his brother William Robison who arrived in NB in 1837 with the first settlers of Harvey Settlement.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Stephen Robinson, Mary Ann Shay and John Rutherford.
The 1861 Census shows that Marshall owned or occupied 75 acres improved and 330 acres unimproved land. He had one horse, 6 milch cows, 4 other neat cattle, 12 sheep and 4 swine. Produced 400 lb. pork slaughtered, 550 lb. butter, 46 lb. wool, 20 bu. timothy seed, and grew hay, oats, buckwheat, turnip and potatoes.
They had the following children:
98 i. Marshall Robison
99 ii. Thomas Robison
100 iii. William Robison
101 iv. Isabelle "Belle" Robison
102 v. Robert Herbert Robison
103 vi. Jane "Janie" Robison
104 vii. James Robison
105 viii. Margaret Robison
106 ix. Andrew "Dan" Robison
107 x. Alexander "Alex" Robison
108 xi. Stephen "Allan" Robison
109 xii. James "Frederick" Robison
110 xiii. Kenneth Johnson Robison
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
17. Christian Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 14 Mar 1836 in Colgate Hill, Parish Of Ilderton, England. Christen 18 Apr 1836 in Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Eng. Died Before 1851 in Harvey Settlement, NB.
Her name was given as "Christian Herbert, daughter of Thomas and Isabella Herbert of Colgate Hill, Parish of Ilderton, born 14 March 1836" was christened 18 Apr 1836, Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Baptismal Roll.
It would appear that Christian was a common girl's name in the Herbert family in England.
Her name was given as Christina in the list of the Herbert family who arrived in NB in 1837.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
18. George Herbert
Son of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 9 Sep 1838 in Harvey. Died 25 Jul 1897 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB), married by Rev. Samuel Johnson, with witnesses Joseph Embleton and Mary Ann Atcheson. Farmer on his father's homestead farm.
He married Isabel "Belle" Atcheson, daughter of Andrew Atcheson & Margery Robison, 26 Nov 1862 in Harvey Presbyterian Church . Born 1842 in England. Died 19 May 1882 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Isabel came to NB as an infant in 1842 with her parents and two older sisters. Seven siblings were born in NB.
They had the following children:
111 i. Thomas Herbert
112 ii. Margery Herbert
113 iii. Isabella Herbert
114 iv. Jane "Janie" Herbert
115 v. Andrew Atcheson Herbert
116 vi. Margaret Little "Maggie" Herbert
117 vii. Robert Embleton "Bob" Herbert
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
19. Eleanor "Jane" Herbert
Daughter of Thomas Herbert & Isabel Embleton. Born 19 Sep 1842 in Harvey. Christen 13 Nov 1842 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 22 Jun 1920 in Harvey. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery.
She married Stephen Robison, son of Marshall Robison I & Jane Dickson, 14 Feb 1862 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 17 Oct 1829. Died 1 May 1908 in Harvey. Buried in Robison Family Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were George Herbert and Isabell Atcheson.
They had the following children:
118 i. Joseph Robison
119 ii. Eleanor "Ellen" Robison
120 iii. George Robison
121 iv. Charles Robison
122 v. Charles Robison
123 vi. Florence Robison
124 vii. Albert Robison
125 viii. Grace Robison
126 ix. Emma Robison
127 x. Alfred Robison
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
20. George Embleton
Son of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 20 Oct 1834 in England. Died 15 Nov 1895 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
George and his wife Jane Wilson lived on a farm in Tweedside, York Co, NB; but later moved to the Lake Road, Harvey/Lake George, York Co, NB.
For further information on this family refer to the book, "The Wilsons of Harvey 1798-1983" by Jocelean Swan Hall.
He married Jane Wilson, daughter of Robert Wilson & Mary Brown, 4 Dec 1861 in Harvey By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 14 May 1837 in Lennilhill, Scotland. Died 16 May 1918 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Magundy Cemetery. Religion Seventh-Day Adventist.
Jane was a tiny baby when she sailed from Berwick, Scotland with parents and siblings on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland, in May 1837, with other first settlers of Harvey. She was one of the founders of the Lake George Church of Seventh-Day Adventists, organized in 1912.
Undated photograph of Jane Wilson (b. 14 May 1837, Lennilhill, Scotland - d. 16 May 1918, Harvey Station.
Source: Jocelean Swan Hall, 25 Jul 2006.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were James J. Wilson and Mary Embleton. (Jane's name is marriage record is written as Mary Jane.)
They had the following children:
128 i. Mary Jane Miller Embleton
129 ii. Margaret "Maggie" Embleton
130 iii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Embleton
131 iv. William Thomas Embleton
132 v. Robert Allan Embleton
133 vi. Cherry Isabella "Eveden" Embleton
134 vii. James Alexander Embleton
135 viii. Cecilie Ann Embleton
136 ix. John Maynard Embleton
137 x. Annie Cecilie Embleton
138 xi. George "Selby" Embleton
139 xii. Leonard Arnold Embleton
Robert Allen Embleton
Born October 28, 1869 died June 22, 1931
Son of George Embleton and Jane Wilson.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
21. James Embleton
Son of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 5 Apr 1836 in Eng. Died 23 Oct 1901 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
PANB #F15552, p. 432: James Embleton and Mary Lister married on Apr 15, 1861 by Samuel Johnson, witnesses Margaret J. Embleton and Edward Lister.
After Mary's death, Jim married Isabell Little. He lived on the farm known as the Tom Lister farm, near Frog Lake, and had five children from his second marriage. Complete information on this family begins on page 101 in the book, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by Janet Swan Watson, Brenda Saunders Swan and Jocelean Swan Hall.
He first married Mary Lister, daughter of Nicholas Lister & Margaret Heughan, 15 Apr 1861 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 1842 in Scotland. Died 6 Jun 1861 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
He second married Isabella Little, daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert, 4 Apr 1866 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 20 Jun 1845 in Harvey. Christen 27 Jul 1845 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 18 Mar 1905 in Harvey.
Witnesses to marriage were Joseph Embleton and Jane Little.
Large format crayon photographic portrait of James Embleton (b. 5 Apr 1836, England, d. 23 Oct 1901, Harvey) and second wife Isabella Little (b. 20 Jun 1845, Harvey, d. 18 Mar 1905, Harvey). Source: Linda Harris, Feb. 2007.
Large format crayon portrait of five female generations of Isabel Embleton and her descendants taken ca. 1889 based on apparent age of infant Isabel Robison. Those in the photo, descending down the family tree, are: (Far right) Isabella Embleton (b. 9 Jun, 1804 (Haugh Head near Wooler) - 16 Feb 1892 Harvey Station, wife of Thomas Herbert; (third from right) Margaret Ann Herbert (b. 19 Jul 1825 - d. 10 Jan 1913), wife of David Little; (second from right) Isabel Little (b. 20 Jun 1845 - d. 18 Mar 1905), wife of James Embleton; (Far left) Margaret "Maggie" Embleton (b. 19 Jan 1867 - d. 25 Jul 1952), wife of George Robison; (Infant) Isabel Robison (b. 9 Jan. 1888 - d. 18 Dec 1918 of Spanish Flu).
They had the following children:
140 i. Margaret "Maggie" Embleton
141 ii. Jane "Janie" Embleton
142 iii. Charlotte "Christina" Embleton
143 iv. Mary "Ella" Embleton
144 v. Lillian Isabel "Lillie" Embleton
Ella Lister, Maggie Robison, and Janie Swan.
all daughters of Isabella Little and James Embleton.
Mary "Ella" Embleton
Born October 7, 1875 died December 1, 1948
Married to Thomas Lister.
Margaret Embleton
Born January 19, 1867 died July 25, 1952.
Married to George Robison.
Jane Embleton
Born July 4, 1868 died November 12, 1944
Married to John Moffitt Swan.
This family grew up on the farm where great grandson
Tommy Lister resides, on Frog Lake Road.
Margaret Robison and Mary Agnes Little.
Mary Agnes Lister
Born June 4, 1868 died June 1, 1960
Daughter Edward Irving Lister and Mary Ann Piercy.
Married to Ebenezer little.
Margaret Embleton
Born January 19, 1867 died July 25, 1952
Daughter of Isabella Little and James Embleton.
Married to George Robison.
Source - Old Harvey Photos on Facebook - Janet Swan Watson
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
22. Cherry Jane Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 16 Aug 1838 in Harvey. Died 19 Feb 1883 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
She married John Little, son of John Little & Janet Heughan, 30 Dec 1857 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 24 May 1828 in Scot. Died 16 Feb 1893 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
John came to Harvey a few years after his four older brothers had settled in the area, and like his brothers, he too was involved in quite a number of land transactions. The 1861 Census shows he owned or occupied 60 acres of improved land and 70 acres unimproved land; had two horses, 3 milch cows, 7 other neat cattle, 17 sheep, 2 swine, slaughtered 400 lb. pork; produced 150 lb. butter, 20 lb. cheese, 44 lb. wool, 10 tons hay, 300 bu. oats, 40 bu. buckwheat, 12 bu. timothy, 100 bu. turnips and 100 bu. potatoes.
PANB #F15552, p. 296: John Little and Cherry Jane Embleton on Dec 30, 1857 by Samuel Johnson, witnesses George Embleton and John McGowan.
John and Cherry Jane were married by Rev. Samuel Johnson, in Harvey. They were farmers and had eleven children. For further information on this family, refer to Chapter 8, page 287 of "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement"
They had the following children:
145 i. Mary Jane Little
146 ii. William Embleton Little
147 iii. Mathew Little
148 iv. Janet Amelia Little
149 v. David Little
150 vi. George "Nelson" Little
151 vii. John "Edwin" Little
152 viii. James "Ephriam" Little
153 ix. Isaiah Little
154 x. Robert Ira Little
155 xi. Stephen "Steve" Little
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
23. Margaret Isabella Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born Jan 1841 in Harvey. Christen 21 Feb 1841 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 7 May 1902 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were John Swan and Elen Embleton.
She married William George Patterson, son of William Patterson & Sarah Ann Jane Dibblee, 17 Apr 1867 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 1 Jan 1843 in Harvey. Christen 11 Mar 1843 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 26 Dec 1902. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
They had the following children:
156 i. Jane "Janie" Patterson
157 ii. James "Wesley" Patterson
158 iii. George Watson Patterson
159 iv. William "Charles" Patterson
160 v. Sarah Elizabeth Patterson
161 vi. Emily "Olive" Patterson
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
24. Mary Christine Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 6 Aug 1843 in Harvey. Christen 26 Aug 1843 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 14 May 1896 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Robert Wilson and Margaret Embleton.
She married James Jonathan Wilson, son of Robert Wilson & Mary Brown, 17 Feb 1863 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 24 Mar 1842 in Harvey, York Co, NB. Christen 8 May 1842 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 12 Mar 1931 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
The Wilson family came to NB in 1837 with the first settlers of Harvey Settlement, and James Jonathan (known as "Jimsy") was born in NB. He farmed the original farm granted to his father, Robert, Lot #10, 88 acres.
James and Mary had eleven children. After the death of Mary, James married Letitia Phillips Burtt.
They had the following children:
162 i. Martha Wilson
163 ii. Jane "Janie" Wilson
164 iii. Robert A. Wilson
165 iv. William Wilson
166 v. Kenneth Wilson
167 vi. James Alexander "Jim" Wilson
168 vii. Mary C. Wilson
169 viii. Emma C. Wilson
170 ix. Lottie Elizabeth Wilson
171 x. Lewis H. Wilson
172 xi. Guy Edward Wilson
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
25. Eleanor "Ellen" Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 1845 in Harvey. Christen 25 Jan 1846 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy.
Believed she was unmarried, may have had children, and may have moved West. No further information.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
26. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 2 Jul 1850 in Harvey. Christen 30 Jul 1850 in St. Paul's Records. Died 1883 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
27. William Embleton
Son of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 1852 in Harvey. Died 1910 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
William's wife Janet died when their three children were very young. For further information, see page 220 of "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement".
He married Janet "Janie" Little, daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay, 15 Dec 1875 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 24 Jan 1858 in Harvey. Died 9 May 1886 in Harvey.
In marriage records name is given as Jane.
Witnesses to marriage were Alex Little and Lizzie Embleton.
They had the following children:
173 i. Mabel Alberta Embleton
174 ii. Clodus Elden "Claude" Embleton
175 iii. Levina Elizabeth Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
28. Christina Davidson Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 1853 in Harvey.
Moved to U. S. A. No further information.
She married Louis Perry.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
29. Amelia Emily "Amy" Embleton
Daughter of William Embleton & Jane Runchman. Born 5 Sep 1858 in Harvey. Died 1931 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Birth year either 1858 or 1859. No children. She was known as "Amy"
She married Samuel Ball, 17 Mar 1889 in Saint John, NB. Born 1866 in Hampton, NB. Died 1934 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation CPR Employee.
Copied from newspaper obituary:
Samuel Ball Passed Suddenly At Harvey
Was in Fredericton Yesterday--Dropped Dead While Talking to Friend.
Friends in Fredericton, Saint John and Harvey will learn with regret of the sudden passing at Harvey Station this morning of Samuel Ball, a former employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Mr Ball, who had not been in good health for the past few years, was in Fredericton yesterday the guest of Ernest A. MacKay. He attended the morning and evening services at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church and drove home by automobile last night. This morning he was on his way to the post office and stopped to converse with a friend, Clifford Messer, when he dropped dead. Dr. B. H. Dougan was called as coroner and pronounced death due to natural causes.
Mr Ball was a native of Hampton and lived for some years at Saint John. For the past six years he had been living at Harvey Station and since the death of his wife three years ago he made his home with Mrs William Hunter, a distant relative. He had no near relatives, a niece, Mrs Thomas Woodland, resides in Saint John.
Mr Ball was about 68 years of age and had been employed by the C.P.R. for 48 years. About six years ago he retired on pension. While working for the C.P.R. he lost an arm in an accident and during the past couple of years had suffered several strokes. He was a man of kindly habits, well known and respected and his death will occasion sorrow.
The body is resting at the home of Mrs Martha Little, a relative of Mr Ball's wife.
While in Fredericton yesterday he was apparently in the best of health and when leaving for his home last night, spoke of coming back again soon.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
31. William Smith
Son of Joseph Smith & Mary Embleton. Born 1833 in Alnwick, Eng. Christen 27 Dec 1833 in Haltwhistle.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
33. George Smith
Son of Joseph Smith & Mary Embleton. Born 1835 in Alnwick, Eng. Christen 29 Jul 1835 in Alnwick, Clayport Or Green Batt. Meeting House. Died in Eng.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
35. William Walter Embleton Smith
Son of Joseph Smith & Mary Embleton. Born 20 Apr 1839 in Alnick, Eng. Died 8 Feb 1886 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Merchant, General Store.
William was born in England, and came to New Brunswick as a young man. He was a nephew of the Embletons who came to NB with the first settlers of Harvey. William's parents and siblings stayed in England.
William and Janie opened a general store in the village of Harvey shortly after they were married, which Janie continued to operate after the death of her husband, and the store was passed down through the generations to her granddaughter Margaret and Arthur Smith, who sold it upon their retirement. The store has retained its original name, W.W.E.Smith, and is still in operation.
For further information on this family, see page 134 of "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement".
He married Jane "Janie" Little, daughter of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert, 5 Jul 1869 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 12 Sep 1850 in Harvey. Christen 12 Oct 1850 in St. Paul's Church Records, Fredericton. Died 20 Oct 1944 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Merchant/general Store.
Witnesses to marriage were John Little and Isabella Little.
From newspaper obituary - 1944:
Mrs W. W. E. Smith Dies in Harvey Station
The death occurred last night at her home here of Mrs W. W. E. Smith, one of the oldest and best loved people in this section of York County, at the age of 94 years.
Mrs Smith was born in Harvey Station, a daughter of the late David Little and Margaret Herbert and for 75 years conducted a general store here and was well known all through the district for her honesty and integrity and fair dealing with the public. She was an ardent member of St. Andrews United Church, active in all its work until age prevented her taking part. For the past five years she had made her home with her granddaughter, Mrs C. Arthur Smith. She was a life member of the W.M.S., a charter member of the W.A. and Red Cross and since the outbreak of the present war she had knit 100 pairs of socks in addition to much other work. She was a gracious lady, one whose companionship was sought by old and young alike and her death will occasion sincere sorrow. She is survived by a son, Louis Smith in Hillcrest, Alberta. Five daughters and two sons predeceased her. There are eight grandchildren including Donald Smith, M.B.E., Dartmouth, N.S. who will be here for the funeral tomorrow.
The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon from her late home with service at St. Andrews Church at 2:30 o'clock and interment in Harvey Cemetery.
They had the following children:
176 i. Joseph "Lewis" Smith
177 ii. Margaret Isabel Barker Smith
178 iii. Mary "Alice" Smith
179 iv. (Infant Son) Smith
180 v. Emma Jane Smith
181 vi. David Andrew Smith
182 vii. Nellie Graham Smith
183 viii. Annie Elizabeth Smith
184 ix. William "Norman" Smith
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
36. Joseph J. A. Cunliffe
Son of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1840 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
37. Margaret P. Cunliffe
Daughter of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1842 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
38. Elisha C. Cunliffe
Son of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1843/1844 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
39. Isabel Cunliffe
Daughter of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1846 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
40. Thomas (G. Or P.) Cunliffe
Son of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1848 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
41. Wellington Cunliffe
Son of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1850 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
42. M. Elizabeth Cunliffe
Daughter of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1851 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
43. Agatha Cunliffe
Daughter of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1853 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
44. Alma Victoria Cunliffe
Daughter of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1855 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
45. Eleanor M. Cunliffe
Daughter of Elisha Ayers Cunliffe & Eleanor Embleton. Born Approx 1857 in Woodstock, NB.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
46. George Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 7 Aug 1839 in Eng. Died 17 Nov 1901 in The Barony. Buried in The Barony.
George and Ann moved to the Barony to live. Six children baptized in Harvey Presbyterian Church.
Copied from undated newspaper obituary:
Death of George Embleton
The death of George Embleton of the Barony took place at his home at that place on the 19th ult., after a lingering illness, borne with christian patience and fortitude. Deceased had been in failing health for a number of years, and his end was not unlooked for. He leaves a widow, two sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a kind husband and indulgent father. Church on Sabbath was very largely attended. There is much sympathy felt for the bereaved family. Mr Embleton was a member in full communion of the congregation and adorned the doctrines of God his Savior. He was in his 63rd year.
He married Ann Arbuckle, daughter of William Arbuckle & Jane Martin, 1 Jun 1862 in Harvey By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 31 Jan 1838. Died 22 Dec 1905 in Barony. Buried in Barony.
Copied from undated newspaper obituary:
Prince William, Jan 9 -- The lamented death of Ann Arbuckle Embleton, relict of George Embleton of Barony, took place at her late home on the 22nd ult. Deceased had been in failing health for some months and the end was not unlooked for. During the last few days of her life she was tenderly cared for by her daughter, a graduate nurse of Lawrence, Mass. A circumstance which must have been a great comfort to the one, and a sweet consolation to the other. On Saturday after the devine service by Rev. Wm Ross, the remains were interred in the church yard, Barony. In the home the life of the deceased was brave, cheerful, beautiful, under severest tests and in the congregation she could always be depended upon as a warm, staunch friend and supporter. Two sons and three daughters mourn their great loss. Mrs Embleton was in her 68th year.
They had the following children:
185 i. William Embleton
186 ii. Mary Elizabeth "May" Embleton
187 iii. Annie Isabel Davidson Embleton
188 iv. Jane Arbuckle Embleton
189 v. George Mills Embleton
190 vi. Sarah May "Sadie" Embleton
191 vii. (Infant Son) Embleton
192 viii. Joseph Arbuckle Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
47. Robert Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 1841 in Eng. Died 26 Jun 1915 in Fredericton. Buried in Rural Cemetery, Fredericton. Occupation Operated A Grocery Store.
From Colonial Farmer, 21 Sep 1867: "Married, Manse St. Paul's, 18th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, Robert Embleton, Kingsclear, York Co., and Miss Elizabeth Mott, Blissville, Sunbury Co."
Witnesses to marriage were Joseph Embleton and ___ Mott.
Obituary: Death of Robert Embleton, 26 Jun 1915:
The death occurred this morning at his home on York Street of Mr Robert Embleton, who for many years had conducted a grocery store near the C.P.R. station. He was a native of England, but had resided here about all his life being 74 years old. Besides his wife, he is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs Everett Davis of this city, also four brothers, Thomas of Dumfries, Michael of McAdam, Elisha of Harvey Station and David of Milltown, N.B. Also, one sister, Mrs Coffey of Milltown. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Mr. Newcomb will conduct the funeral services and interment will be made at the rural cemetery.
He married Elizabeth Mott, 18 Sep 1867 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke . Born in Blissville, Sunbury Co.
They had the following children:
193 i. Mabel C. Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
48. William Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 1843 in Harvey. Christen 26 Aug 1843 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy .
From Headquarters, 27 Dec 1865: "Married Manse St. Paul's, 26th inst. by Rev. John M. Brooke, Wm Embleton, Manners Sutton, York Co., and Miss Margaret Mott, Blissville, Sunbury Co."
From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Charles Mott and Mary Mott.
He married Margaret Mott, 26 Dec 1865 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. Dr. John M. Brooke . Born Approx 1843 in Blissville, Sunbury Co. Died 1870. Buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Fredericton Junction, NB.
Died 1870, age 27 years. Wife of William Embleton (notation on gravestone) Buried in Pioneer Cemetery, Fredericton Junction, Gladstone Parish, Sunbury Co., NB. Cemetery is located on south side of the "back road" about half way between Tracy and Fredericton Junction. Grave location: Number 10.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
49. Joseph Twizell Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 17 Feb 1845 in Harvey. Christen 22 Mar 1845 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 14 Aug 1904. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Joseph Embleton and Miss Isabella Little, both of Manners Sutton, were married at the manse of St. Paul's Church, Fredericton, on 25 March 1870, by Rev. William Fogo of Nashwaak. (From Colonial Farmer, Fredericton - 2 Apr 1870.)
From York County, New Brunswick, Marriage Records, Book D, 1866-1879, compiled by Elizabeth Sewell 2001, marriage date is given as 5 Mar 1870.
Not sure which date is correct.
For further information on this family see "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992".
He married Isabella Little, daughter of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert, 25 Mar 1870 in Manse Of St. Paul's Church, Fredericton. Born 31 Dec 1849 in Harvey. Died 10 Oct 1919. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were Janet Longuill and Catharine McCurdy.
They had the following children:
194 i. George "Alfred" Embleton
195 ii. James "Kenneth" Embleton
196 iii. John Lewis "Jack" Embleton
197 iv. David Embleton
Jack Embleton
John Lewis ( Jack) Embleton
Born January 19, 1876 died March 7, 1944
Son of Joseph Embleton and Isabella Little.
Married to Isabella ( Bella) Victoria Lister.
Lived in Upper York Mills and had 3 children-
Saville, Olive and Ted.
man in centre is the only one identified.
________Jack Embleton.__________
John Lewis ( Jack) Embleton
Born January 19, 1876 died March 7, 1944
Son of Joseph Embleton and Isabella Little.
Married to Isabella ( Bella) Victoria Lister.
Lived in Upper York Mills and had 3 children-
Saville, Olive and Ted.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
50. Thomas Albert Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 27 Sep 1846 in Harvey. Christen 25 Oct 1846 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 12 Apr 1927.
Thomas and Margaret lived at Dumfries. They had at least fivechildren, three were christened in Harvey Presbyterian Church.
From Thursday, Daily Telegraph, 25 Aug 1870: "Married at residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Samuel Johnson, 16th Aug., Thomas Embleton, Harvey and Miss Margaret Arbuckle, Hanwell."
Witnesses to marriage were Jane Embleton and Joseph Arbuckle.
He married Margaret "Maggie" Arbuckle, daughter of William Arbuckle & Jane Martin, 16 Aug 1870 in York Co., NB, By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 20 Jun 1846 in Sunbury Co. Died 24 Dec 1915 in Dumfries.
Obituary - Death of Mrs Thomas Embleton, 24 Dec 1915
The death occurred at Dumfries on December 24th, of Mrs Thomas Embleton, aged 69 years. The deceased had been ill for some months past and is survived by her husband, three sons: Fred in Missouri, William of Dumfries and David of Ludlow, Me. and one daughter Mrs S. Hazelton, in Alberta. The late Mrs Embleton was a native of Sunbury County and for many years seven sisters ruled seven households within seven miles along the St. John valley. The funeral took place on Sunday, December 26th, Miss Blanche Ebbett playing the Dead March from Saul as the body was being taken out of the church at the Barony.
They had the following children:
198 i. George Frederick "Fred" Embleton
199 ii. Elizabeth Twizel Embleton
200 iii. Emily "Emma" Chrozer Embleton
201 iv. William Arbuckle Embleton
202 v. Sarah Jane A. Embleton
203 vi. Thomas E. Embleton
204 vii. Robert W. Embleton
205 viii. David Robert Embleton
206 ix. Annie I. Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
51. Jane T. Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 1848 in Harvey. Christen 27 Aug 1848 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 6 Jan 1914.
Jane and Robert lived at Barter Settlement, Charlotte Co. The Saint Croix Courier lists the following: At Barter Settlement, 5 Dec 1891, Elizabeth Ida Embleton Cleland, died 10 years 10 months.
From Daily Telegraph, 19 Aug 1879:
Married Milltown, 12th inst., by Rev. C. W. Dutcher, Robert Cleland, St. Stephen, Charlotte Co., and Miss Jane T. Embleton, Harvey, York Co.
She married Robert Cleland, 12 Aug 1880 in Milltown, Char. Co. Born 18 May 1822. Died 28 May 1905. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
(Death date on gravestone: 28 May 1904, age 84 Yrs.) Robert had children from previous marriage or marriages.
They had the following children:
207 i. Elizabeth Ida Embleton Cleland
208 ii. Robert Atcheson Cleland Jr.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
52. Michael Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 17 Sep 1851 in Harvey. Christen 25 Oct 1851 in St. Paul's Records. Died 10 Sep 1933. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
Witnesses to marriage were Joseph Thomas and Margaret Embleton.
Michael and Mary first lived at Wilmot, and had five children. They later moved to McAdam.
He married Mary Elizabeth Thomas, daughter of Alfred Thomas & Margaret Dundass, 20 Jul 1874 in York Co., NB By W. Stuart, Presbyterian . Born 18 Mar 1858 in Harvey, NB. Died 1923 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam.
Copied from newspaper obituary (undated):
Mrs Michael Embleton
McAdam, Mar 24 -- Many friends throughout the town learned with regret of the death of Mrs Michael Embleton which occurred at her late residence on Sunday after an illness of several months at the age of 64 years. Mrs Embleton had been a resident of McAdam for nearly twenty years and was held in the highest esteem. Of retiring disposition, she devoted her life to her family but was always ready to assist in anything for the betterment of the community. Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs Irving Moffatt, of St. Stephen, and Mrs Hockins, of Ontario, and three sons, Fred Embleton and Allan Embleton, of McAdam and George Embleton, of York Mills; two sisters, Mrs William Lister of McAdam, and Mrs Davis of Brockway and two brothers, Albert and Joseph Thomas, of St. Stephen. The sincere sympathy of their many friends is extended to the bereaved ones.
They had the following children:
209 i. Alfred "Fred" Embleton
210 ii. George Embleton
211 iii. Lemuel "Allan" Embleton
212 iv. Effie Lorena Embleton
213 v. Bessie Irene Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
53. David Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 1855 in Harvey. Died 19 May 1924 in Barter Settlement, Char. Co. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
David and Laura were living at Barter Settlement, Charlotte County at the time of their deaths. No further information.
From Saint Croix Courier, 29 May 1924: Deaths - EMBLETON: At Barter Settlement, May 19, David Embleton, aged 69 years.
He married Laura Irvine, 28 Nov 1885. Born 1852. Died 27 Feb 1908 in Barter Settlement, Char. Co. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
From Saint Croix Courier, 5 Mar 1908: Died - EMBLETON - At Barter Settlement, Feby 27th, Laura, wife of David Embleton, aged 55 years.
David Embleton.
Born August 3, 1879 died March 13, 1946
Son of Isabella Little and Joseph Twizell Embleton.
Married to Carrie jane Little.
David and Carrie lived in Little Settlement where
Darren Moffitt presently lives.
They did not have any children.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
54. Margaret Isabella Davidson Embleton
Daughter of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 17 May 1856 in Harvey. Died 30 Oct 1924 in Fredericton. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery.
Witnesses to marriage were Elisha Embleton and Annie Coffey.
Margaret and George lived in St. Stephen area and had six children.
Copied from Obituary, Saint Croix Courier, 30 Oct 1924:
Died in Fredericton
The death occurred at noon today at the home of her daughter, Mrs George Green, 235 Carleton Street, of her mother, Mrs Margaret I. (Embleton) Coffey, widow of the late George Coffey of Milltown aged sixty eight years, after a lingering illness. Deceased had made her home for the past four years with her daughter, and made many friends who will regret to learn of her death. She is survived by four sons, Fred of Basswood, Manitoba, Robert of Milltown, George of Hamilton, and David of British Columbia. Two daughter, Mrs George Green with whom she lived and Miss Mabel Coffey of Presque Isle and three brothers: Thomas Embleton of Dumfries, Elisha Embleton of Harvey, and Michael of St. Stephen.
She married George S. Coffey, son of James Coffey & Catherine Armstrong, 16 Nov 1876 in York Co., NB By Joseph McLeod, Free Baptist . Born 30 May 1849 in N.B. Died 11 Apr 1919 in Chipman Memorial Hosp., St. Stephen. Buried in Rural Cemetery, St. Stephen. Occupation Carpenter.
From the Saint Croix Courier, 17 Apr 1917:
A FATAL ACCIDENT AT THE COTTON MILL
George Coffey met death while adjusting a belt to revolving pulley. Early Friday morning last, a sad accident occurred at the cottom mill, the victim being George Coffey one of the pioneer workers, his name being identified with those who were employed in the building of the mill in 1881.
In connection with his work as carpenter, he had charge of the belting, and previous to the installing of the rope drive in 1908, he was frequently called upon to superintend the readjustment of the large driving belts. Since the above date, he had continued to readjust the belting in other parts of the mill.
Friday morning about 7:45, he was called upon to adjust a five inch belt to a rapidly moving pulley in the dye house, which conveys power to a vacuum pump. He had ascended a ladder, and while standing on a platform was using a broom handle, holding it against the side of the driving pulley. In some manner, the stick caught and broke, and it is presumed struck him a severe blow on the throat and side of the head, which hurled him to the floor, a distance of about eighteen feet. He was unconscious when picked up, and remained in this state until he passed away at Chipman Memorial Hospital about two hours after the accident.
The deceased had many friends and was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Oddfellows and had been associated with the orange order.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon with Rev. B. O. Hartman of the Methodist Church officiating. The bearers were, from the Knights of Pythias, Robert McIntosh, Byron Murphy, B. H. Trecartin, and from the Oddfellows of Calais, Maine, Charles Harris, Charles Barker and J. W. Thomas.
A choir composed of F. S. Groves, Percy Smith, Mrs D. K. Harman and Miss Daisey Kerr, rendered appropriate selections. The deceased was aged sixty seven years and is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters, namely: Robert of Milltown, Fred of Newdale, Manitoba, George of Hamilton, Ontario, and David in the Canadian West, Miss Mable Coffey at home and Mrs George Green of Fredericton.
His brothers who survive are James Coffey of Presque Isle, Richard and Henry of Harvey, and Fred of St. Stephen. One sister survives, Mrs George Moran of Boston.
The floral offerings were many and very pretty and included set pieces from the Knights of Pythias, Oddfellows and the employees of the shops at the cotton mill. Interment was in the rural cemetery.
Quiet in his manner but sincere and honest in all life's duties, Mr Coffey was justly held in sincere esteem and will be missed in many circles.
THE INQUEST;
Coroner Lawson and Maxwell Robinson were in town Monday afternoon and empanelled a jury composed of Harrison McAllister, Harry Haley, Raymond Johnson, Edward Farnham, Beverley Jordan, William Barter, and William Smith. They visited the scene of the accident to George Coffey and heard evidence from manager J. W. Graham, Percy Appleby, and John Fleming after which a verdict was rendered that death was purely accidental and that no blame was attached to anyone.
They had the following children:
214 i. James Frederick "Fred" Coffey
215 ii. Elizabeth Lillian "Bessie" Coffey
216 iii. Robert C. Coffey
217 iv. George Henry Embleton Coffey
218 v. David Coffey
219 vi. Mabel B. Coffey
220 vii. Katherine "Kate" Coffey
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
55. Elisha Embleton
Son of George Embleton & Elizabeth Twizell. Born 4 Apr 1859 in Harvey. Died 13 Mar 1944 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
Elisha and Janie were farmers in Harvey. No children.
From newspaper obituary - 1944:
E. Embleton Dead. Well Known Resident of Harvey Station, Was Born in 1859.
Harvey Station, March 20 -- The death of Elisha Embleton occurred at his home on Monday morning, March 13th. Although in failing health for several months, his condition was not considered serious until a week before his death when he suffered a severe heart attack.
Mr Embleton was born here on April 4th, 1859, youngest member of the family of the late George and Elizabeth (Twizel) Embleton, who came to this country from the north of England among the early settlers of Harvey. He lived his entire life on the old Embleton homestead and was the last of his family, his wife Jane (Piercy), having predeceased him twenty-one years ago. He is survived by several nephews and nieces. He was a life-long and devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, from which the funeral was held at three o'clock after prayers at the home at 1.30, March 14th.
The funeral service, which was largely attended was conducted by Rev. J. F. McKay, pastor of St. Paul's United Church, McAdam, former pastor of the Harvey charge and personal friend of the deceased. The choir beautifully rendered the hymns The Lord's My Shepherd; Safe In The Arms Of Jesus; and Good Night Here, Good Morning Up There.
The pallbearers were Manzer Embleton, Irvine Embleton, James Johnston and Pembroke Little. Interment was made in the family lot in the Harvey Cemetery.
He married Jane Piercy, daughter of Thomas Piercy & Margaret Tait, 21 Dec 1881 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt. Born 19 Jul 1858 in Harvey. Died 6 Mar 1923 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Another date for marriage is 21 Dec 1882. Not sure which is correct.
Witnesses to marriage were Mrs A. J. Mowatt and Mrs A. Turnbull.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
56. James Nesbitt
Son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. Born 1842 in Harvey. Christen 13 Mar 1842 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
57. George Estabrooks Nesbitt
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:
221 i. Frederick Nesbitt
222 ii. Elizabeth Nesbitt
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
58. Margaret Nesbitt
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.
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:
223 i. James Cessford
224 ii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cessford
225 iii. Adeline Cessford
226 iv. George Wellington Cessford
227 v. Almira "Myra" Cessford
228 vi. John Harvey "Jack" Cessford
229 vii. Margaret "Madge" Cessford
230 viii. Thomas Piercy Cessford
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
59. Thomas Nesbitt
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:
231 i. Isabelle "Belle" Nesbitt
232 ii. George "Dode" Nesbitt
233 iii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nesbitt
234 iv. James Little Nesbitt
235 v. Margaret Nesbitt
236 vi. Annie Embleton "Nan" Nesbitt
237 vii. Lottie Marion 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.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
60. William Nesbitt
Son of George Nesbitt & Elizabeth Embleton. Born Approx 1850 in Harvey. Died 13 Oct 1852 in Harvey.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
61. George R. Embleton
Son of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born 13 Sep 1845 in Harvey. Christen 28 Sep 1845 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 17 May 1931 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
George did not have a middle name, but used the initial "R" to distinguish him from other George Embletons who lived in the area. He was called "Geordie". George and his wife Jane Briggs were farmers on the Swan Road in Harvey and had seven children.
He married Jane Briggs, daughter of Thomas Briggs & Margaret Darling, 27 Jan 1871 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 1844 in Harvey. Christen 10 Feb 1845 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 3 Jan 1909 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.
Witnesses to marriage were Robert W. Embleton and Isabel Nesbit.
They had the following children:
238 i. Wesley W. Embleton
239 ii. Thomas Albert "Ab" Embleton
240 iii. Hannah May Embleton
241 iv. Elizabeth "Lavina" Embleton
242 v. Annie "Alberta" Embleton
243 vi. Lenna Jane Embleton
244 vii. Manzer George Hill Embleton
Manzer George Hill Embleton
Born October 28, 1885 died January 3, 1975
Son of George Embleton and Jane Briggs.
Jessie "Maud" ( Wilson) Embleton
Born November 26, 1885 died August 26, 1970
Daughter of Robert Wilson and Elizabeth Torrance.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
62. Robert Wilson Embleton
Son of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born 28 Nov 1847 in Harvey. Christen 2 Jan 1848 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 8 Feb 1923 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.
Robert was known as "Bozie Bob" to distinguish him from other Robert Embletons in the area, and he had a long beard. He was a farmer in the "rear settlement" in Harvey, near his father. They had nine children.
From Daily Telegraph, 17 Aug 1872: "Married by Rev. Samuel Johnson, at residence of bride's father, 25th July, Robert W. Embleton and Miss Elizabeth Piercy, all of Harvey."
Witnesses to marriagae were William Embleton and Elizabeth A. Cockburn.
He married Elizabeth "Bess" Piercy, daughter of Walter Piercy & Sarah Swan, 25 Jul 1872 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 17 Dec 1851 in Harvey. Christen 23 Mar 1852 in St. Paul's Church Records, Fredericton. Died 12 Feb 1890.
They had the following children:
245 i. Adam "Edgar" Embleton
246 ii. Grace Winnifred Embleton
247 iii. Wilbert Arthur Embleton
248 iv. Henry "Willis" Embleton
249 v. Walter Piercy Embleton
250 vi. Sarah Ella "Sadie" Embleton
251 vii. James "Melvin" Embleton
252 viii. Mary Christina Estella Embleton
253 ix. Roy Winslow Deforest Embleton
George and Sadie Swan and children.
(children are not names but think it might be the 2 oldest
living children Walter and Edna as they moved to Oregon in
1911, before t he other children were born.
George Alexander Swan
Born March 20, 1880 died September 16, 1966
Son of John Moffitt Swan and Mary Coburn.
Sarah Ella ( Sadie) Embleton
Born December 15, 1881 died November 18, 1978
Daughter of Robert W Embleton and Elizabeth Piercy.
Walter Alexander Swan
Born June 3, 1906
Edna Elizabeth Swan
Born February 14, 1908
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
63. William Robert Embleton
Son of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. 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.
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 Brunswick, 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.
He married Agnes Miller Nesbitt, daughter of George Nesbitt & Matilda Campbell, 16 Apr 1878 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke. Born 28 Dec 1860 in Harvey. Died 17 Feb 1922 in San Diego, Calif.
They had the following children:
254 i. Gilbert R. Embleton
255 ii. Lucy Embleton
256 iii. Charles Thomas Embleton
257 iv. George Franklin Embleton
258 v. Mary Elizabeth Embleton
259 vi. Harvey Embleton
260 vii. Alice Camilla Embleton
261 viii. (Infant) Embleton
262 ix. Eva Mildred Embleton
263 x. Howard Ashby Embleton
264 xi. (Infant) Embleton
265 xii. William Gordon Embleton
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
64. Mary Jane Embleton
Daughter of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born Feb 1852 in Harvey. Died 24 Dec 1853 in Harvey.
Died at age 1 year 10 months.
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
65. Margaret "Isabel" Embleton
Daughter of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born 23 Mar 1854 in Harvey. Died 23 Jul 1924 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.
Witnesses to marriage were William Embleton and Mary E. Little.
They lived on a farm in Little Settlement in Harvey, and had six children. For further information on this family see the books, "The Wilsons of Harvey", or "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement".
She married Thomas Herbert Little, son of David Little & Margaret Ann Herbert, 1 Jan 1874 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 23 Feb 1853 in Harvey. Died 26 Apr 1927 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian.
They had the following children:
266 i. Alma Victoria Little
267 ii. Jarvis A. Little
268 iii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little
269 iv. Margaret Isabell Little
270 v. Harry Albert Little
271 vi. David Little
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
66. Elizabeth Nesbit "Lizzie" Embleton
Daughter of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born 1 Jul 1856.
In August 1925, Lizzie N. Jones and George lived at Damariscotta Mills, Maine. From a letter written to her brother George Embleton, she indicated she had five children: Alice (oldest daughter), Beulah (next daughter), Leland (middle child), Carolyn (next to youngest), and Hazel (youngest child, born approximately 1900). Hazel was a stenographer in Boston in 1925.
She married George C. Jones.
They had the following children:
272 i. Alice Jones
273 ii. Beulah Jones
274 iii. Leland Jones
275 iv. Carolyn Jones
276 v. Hazel Jones
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
67. Mary Jane Embleton
Daughter of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born 2 Nov 1858 in Harvey. Died 31 Oct 1924 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Birth date from 1901 Census: 1 Nov 1859, however on gravestone in Harvey Settlement Cemetery: 1858-1924.
She married Luke Craig Johnston, son of Christopher Johnston & Agnes "Nancy" Bell, 31 Mar 1891 in York Co., NB. Born 24 Feb 1859 in Harvey. Died 18 Feb 1934 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Stonemason And Farmer.
Birth date from 1901 Census: 22 Feb 1859.
Luke and Mary Jane had four children.
From newspaper obituary - 1934:
Died Suddenly at Harvey
Friends here and elsewhere will learn with regret of the sudden death at Harvey on Sunday of Luke Johnston, at the age of 74 years. Deceased was in his usual good health but was suddenly seized with an attack of acute indigestion and died almost immediately. He was well known and highly respected and is survived by a large family. The funeral took place this afternoon from his late home with interment at Harvey.
They had the following children:
277 i. Hillard Christopher Johnston
278 ii. Beulah Elizabeth Johnston
279 iii. Dellas Embleton Johnston
280 iv. James Cephas Johnston
Mary Jane Embleton
Born November 2, 1858 died October 31, 1924
Daughter of Robert Embleton and Elizabeth wilson
Married to Luke Johnston
Descendents of George Embleton (1776 - 1833)
and Margaret Davidson (1782 - 1836)
SECOND Immigrant Generation
68. Eleanor Camilla "Ellen" Embleton
Daughter of Robert Embleton & Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Born 23 Jan 1863 in Harvey. Died 1916.
Witnesses to marriage were Walter Piercy and Mary Embleton.
She married Matthew Piercy, son of Walter Piercy & Sarah Swan, 9 May 1883 in York Co., NB By Robert Nevin, Presbyterian . Born 10 Apr 1859 in Harvey. Died 4 Nov 1949 in Loma, Montana. Buried in Riverside Cemetery.
Matthew and Ellen moved to Fort Benton, Montana in 1899. They had three children, born in Harvey.
Copied from newspaper obituary - 1949:
Chouteau County Resident For 50 Years Passes Away
Matthew Piercy, of Loma, Passed Away At His Home Friday Night; Was 90 Years Of Age.
Matthew Piercy, a resident of Chouteau County for more than a half century, passed away at his home a mile south of Loma on last Friday evening about 7:30. Mr Piercy had been in his usual good health, being a visitor in Fort Benton on Thursday with friends, Friday morning he did not feel too well and remained around the house and in the afternoon he became rather listless and drowsy and late in the afternoon slept quite a little and appeared to go into a semi-coma although he would rouse up and talk a little with his daughter and son. He slipped peacefully away at about 7:30 pm.
Mr Piercy had lived a full and peaceful life, being a little past 90 years of age. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and his passing will be mourned by a large circle of friends throughout the country.
He was born in Harvey Station, in New Brunswick, Canada, on April 10, 1859, where he grew to young manhood and was united in marriage to Ellen Embleton there on May 9, 1883. He moved with his family to Fort Benton in 1899, arriving here May 5th. He lived in Fort Benton and was employed for about eight years by the T. C. Power & Bro. Ltd., company and cared for the horses used by the company and operated the depot freight line for them. Leaving there he was employed for about two years by Wallace Chase as manager of their lumber yard.
In 1911 he took up the present Piercy ranch as a homestead and has resided there continuously since. He retired from active work about ten years ago.
He leaves to mourn his passing two children, Alvan Piercy, of Loma, and Mrs Elizabeth Ross, of Seattle, who has been with him since 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away in 1916 and by a son, Artell, who passed away in 1947. Also surviving are two granddaughters, Mrs Mark (Elizabeth Ross) Gabrielson of Seattle, and Mrs Richard (June Piercy) Ballinger, of Lancaster, California, and one great granddaughter, Christine Ballinger, of Lancaster, and by an older brother, Harry, of British Columbia, and a sister, Mrs Sarah Coburn of New Brunswick, Canada, and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Benton Funeral Home with Rev. Hugh S. Herbert, pastor of the Methodist Church conducting the services. Burial was made in the family plot at Riverside cemetery. The relatives have the sincere sympathy of all in the passing of this old time county resident.
They had the following children:
281 i. Robert "Alvin" Piercy
282 ii. Elizabeth Camilla Piercy
283 iii. James "Artall" Piercy
Index
Arbuckle, Margaret "Maggie", spouse of 50
Atcheson, Isabel "Belle", spouse of 18
Cessford, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 224
Cessford, George Wellington 226
Cessford, John Harvey "Jack" 228
Cessford, Margaret "Madge" 229
Cessford, Robert, spouse of 58
Cleland, Elizabeth Ida Embleton 207
Cleland, Robert Atcheson Jr. 208
Coffey, Elizabeth Lillian "Bessie" 215
Coffey, George Henry Embleton 217
Coffey, George S., spouse of 54
Coffey, James Frederick "Fred" 214
Cunliffe, Elisha Ayers, spouse of 8
Cunliffe, Thomas (G. Or P.) 40
Davidson, Margaret, spouse of 1
Elkington, Sarah, spouse of 57
Embleton, Amelia Emily "Amy" 29
Embleton, Annie Isabel Davidson 187
Embleton, Charlotte "Christina" 142
Embleton, Cherry Isabella "Eveden" 133
Embleton, Christina Davidson 28
Embleton, Clodus Elden "Claude" 174
Embleton, Eleanor Camilla "Ellen" 68
Embleton, Elizabeth "Lavina" 241
Embleton, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 130
Embleton, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 26
Embleton, Elizabeth Nesbit "Lizzie" 66
Embleton, Elizabeth Twizel 199
Embleton, Emily "Emma" Chrozer 200
Embleton, George Frederick "Fred" 198
Embleton, John Lewis "Jack" 196
Embleton, Levina Elizabeth 175
Embleton, Lillian Isabel "Lillie" 144
Embleton, Manzer George Hill 244
Embleton, Margaret "Isabel" 65
Embleton, Margaret "Maggie" 129
Embleton, Margaret "Maggie" 140
Embleton, Margaret Isabella 23
Embleton, Margaret Isabella Davidson 54
Embleton, Mary Christina Estella 252
Embleton, Mary Elizabeth "May" 186
Embleton, Mary Jane Miller 128
Embleton, Roy Winslow Deforest 253
Embleton, Sarah Ella "Sadie" 250
Embleton, Sarah May "Sadie" 190
Embleton, Thomas Albert "Ab" 239
Embleton, William Arbuckle 201
Herbert, Margaret Little "Maggie" 116
Herbert, Robert Embleton "Bob" 117
Johnston, Beulah Elizabeth 278
Johnston, Hillard Christopher 277
Johnston, Luke Craig, spouse of 67
Jones, George C., spouse of 66
Little, Eleanor "Ellen" Christina 76
Little, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 268
Little, Isabella, spouse of 21
Little, Isabella, spouse of 49
Little, Jane "Janie", spouse of 35
Little, Janet "Janie", spouse of 27
Little, Margaret "Emma" Darling 78
Little, Thomas Herbert, spouse of 65
Nesbitt, Agnes Miller, spouse of 63
Nesbitt, Annie Embleton "Nan" 236
Nesbitt, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 233
Patterson, Sarah Elizabeth 160
Patterson, William "Charles" 159
Patterson, William George, spouse of 23
Piercy, Elizabeth "Bess", spouse of 62
Robison, James "Frederick" 109
Robison, Marshall, spouse of 16
Robison, Stephen, spouse of 19
Smith, Margaret Isabel Barker 177
Smith, William Walter Embleton 35
Thomas, Mary Elizabeth, spouse of 52
Twizell, Elizabeth, spouse of 9
Wilson, Elizabeth "Betsy", spouse of 11
Wilson, James Alexander "Jim" 167