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1 Descendents of Alexander Hay (1784 - 20 Mar 1868) and Jane Robinson (1794 - 22 Jun 1878) First Immigrant Generation ************************************************** 1. Alexander Hay. Born 01 Aug 1784 in Spittal & Ford Northumberland, Eng. Died 20 Mar 1868 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Blacksmith. Religion Presbyterian. Alexander Hay and his wife Jane and a family of eight children ranging in age from 21 years to 1 year, left from the port Berwick-upon-Tweed on 28 May 1837 on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland, and arrived in Saint John, NB 12 Jul 1837. They travelled to Fredericton on the steamer, Water Witch. They received Land Grant Lot #13W, 92 acres, in Harvey Settlement and were among the first settlers of Harvey. Their second child, Andrew, born 1817, died on 12 May 1838, as they were getting settled on their land grant. (It is believed he died of appendicitis--from stories passed down through family tradition.) Andrew was buried on their own land, and in the 1950s the gravestone was moved to Harvey Settlement Cemetery. He married Jane Robinson, 4 Jun 1815 in Ford, Parish Records & Dissenters, Eng. Born Approx 1794 in Spittal & Ford Northumberland. Died 22 Jun 1878 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. They had the following children: 2 i. William "Billy" Hay 3 ii. Andrew Hay 4 iii. Alexander Hay Jr. 5 iv. Mary Hay 6 v. John "Jack" Hay 7 vi. Jane Hay 8 vii. Isabel Hay 9 viii. Elenor "Ellen" Hay Second Immigrant Generation ************************************************** 2. William "Billy" Hay. Son of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born 1816 in Spittal, Northumberland, Eng. Christen 15 Mar 1816 in Spittal, Northumberland, Eng. Died 14 Apr 1901. Occupation Blacksmith. He married Sarah "Sally" Dorcas, daughter of Aaron Dorcas & Jane, 3 Oct 1838 in York Co., NB By James Somerville, Anglican . Born 1816 in Ireland. Died 5 Apr 1899 in Williamsburg, N.B. From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Alex'r Hay and Thomas Briggs. Sally died 5 Apr 1899, age 83. They had the following children: 10 i. Jane Hay 11 ii. Aaron Hay 12 iii. Alexander "Aleck" Hay 13 iv. William Hay Jr. 14 v. Sarah Ann "Annie" Hay 15 vi. Mary "Matilda" Hay 16 vii. Margaret Louisa Hay 17 viii. John James "Jack" Hay

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Descendents of Alexander Hay (1784 - 20 Mar 1868) and Jane Robinson (1794 - 22 Jun 1878)

First Immigrant Generation ************************************************** 1. Alexander Hay. Born 01 Aug 1784 in Spittal & Ford Northumberland, Eng. Died 20 Mar 1868 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Blacksmith. Religion Presbyterian. Alexander Hay and his wife Jane and a family of eight children ranging in age from 21 years to 1 year, left from the port Berwick-upon-Tweed on 28 May 1837 on the brig Cornelius of Sunderland, and arrived in Saint John, NB 12 Jul 1837. They travelled to Fredericton on the steamer, Water Witch. They received Land Grant Lot #13W, 92 acres, in Harvey Settlement and were among the first settlers of Harvey. Their second child, Andrew, born 1817, died on 12 May 1838, as they were getting settled on their land grant. (It is believed he died of appendicitis--from stories passed down through family tradition.) Andrew was buried on their own land, and in the 1950s the gravestone was moved to Harvey Settlement Cemetery. He married Jane Robinson, 4 Jun 1815 in Ford, Parish Records & Dissenters, Eng. Born Approx 1794 in Spittal & Ford Northumberland. Died 22 Jun 1878 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. They had the following children: 2 i. William "Billy" Hay

3 ii. Andrew Hay 4 iii. Alexander Hay Jr. 5 iv. Mary Hay 6 v. John "Jack" Hay 7 vi. Jane Hay 8 vii. Isabel Hay 9 viii. Elenor "Ellen" Hay

Second Immigrant Generation ************************************************** 2. William "Billy" Hay. Son of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born 1816 in Spittal, Northumberland, Eng. Christen 15 Mar 1816 in Spittal, Northumberland, Eng. Died 14 Apr 1901. Occupation Blacksmith. He married Sarah "Sally" Dorcas, daughter of Aaron Dorcas & Jane, 3 Oct 1838 in York Co., NB By James Somerville, Anglican . Born 1816 in Ireland. Died 5 Apr 1899 in Williamsburg, N.B. From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Alex'r Hay and Thomas Briggs. Sally died 5 Apr 1899, age 83. They had the following children: 10 i. Jane Hay

11 ii. Aaron Hay 12 iii. Alexander "Aleck" Hay 13 iv. William Hay Jr. 14 v. Sarah Ann "Annie" Hay 15 vi. Mary "Matilda" Hay 16 vii. Margaret Louisa Hay 17 viii. John James "Jack" Hay

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18 ix. Thomas Hay 19 x. Henry Angus Hay 20 xi. Evelena "Eve" Hay

3. Andrew Hay. Son of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born 1817 in Eng. Christen 28 Oct 1817 in Spittal United Presbyterian. Died 12 May 1838 in Harvey. Andrew was the first person to die in the new community. He was struck by a searing pain in his abdomen and is believed to have died of acute appendicitis. He was buried on his father's farm and for many years the grave marker was observed by the early settlers. The gravestone was later moved to Harvey Settlement Cemetery. 4. Alexander Hay Jr. Son of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born 1818 in Eng. Christen 25 Nov 1818 in Spittal United Presbyterian. Died 10 May 1887 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Teacher. Religion Presbyterian. 1881 Census lists Alexander's occupation as Teacher. He married Susanna Nesbitt, daughter of John Nesbitt & Ann, 2 Dec 1844 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Born 12 Feb 1816 in Wooler, Eng. Christen 25 Feb 1816 in Wooler, United Presbyterian Cheviot St.--NC. Died 20 May 1897 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian. PANB Marriage Records F635, p. 265: Alexander Hay and Suzanna Nesbit on Dec 2, 1844 by Daniel McCurdy, witnesses Thomas Nesbit, John Hay, Jane Nesbit. Susanna died at age 81 years 3 months and 9 days. They had the following children: 21 i. Alexander "Sandy" Hay

22 ii. John Alexander Hay 5. Mary Hay. Daughter of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born Approx 1823 in Northumberland, Eng. Mary was 14 in 1837, by 1841 she had either married, moved away, or died. No further information. 6. John "Jack" Hay. Son of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born Approx 1826 in Northumberland, Eng. Died 4 Apr 1900 in Harvey. It would appear that John's first wife died before the 1861 Census was taken. Children: Jessie, Robert and Susanna were born approx. 1855 to 1860, and appear in the 1861 census living in Harvey Settlement with grandparents Alexander and Jane, and John and Jane. (Susanna or Susan was possibly Jane's daughter.) In the 1871 Census, Robert age15, and Susan age 11, are living with John Hay and his wife Elizabeth, and Jessie, age 16, is in the home of John Dorcas and Margaret. He first married Margaret, 9 Oct 1855 in Charlotte Co., NB. Died Approx 1856/1860. Unable to decipher Margaret's surname from marriage record--looks like "Corkeran" or some similar name beginning with the letter "C". (P. 30, Charlotte Co. Marriages, RS148, F15477. Married by James Quinn, Church of the Immaculate Conception.) They had the following children: 23 i. Jessie Levina Hay

24 ii. Robert Andrew Hay He second married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas, daughter of William Dorcas & Margaret, 9 Nov 1864 in Harvey By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born 18 Jul 1840. Christen 22 May 1846 in Cathedral Records, Fredericton. Died 18 Apr 1915 in McAdam. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From Religious Intelligencer, 18 Nov 1864: " Married Harvey (York Co.) by Rev. Samuel Johnson, 9th Nov, John Hay and Miss Elizabeth Dorcas, both of Harvey"

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PANB, #F15552, p. 565: "John Hay to Elizabeth Darcas on Nov 9, 1864 by Samuel Johnson, witnesses John Dorcas and Margaret Craig." From Cathedral records, Fredericton: “Baptized 22 May 1846, Elizabeth Darkis, b. 18 Jul 1840, d/o William and Margaret Darkis -- at Harvey.” (PANB F1114, Cathedral Records, Fredericton) They had the following children: 25 i. Margaret Jane "Jennie" Hay

26 ii. Eleanor "Ellen" Hay 27 iii. Mary Isabella "Bella" Hay 28 iv. William "Alexander" Hay 29 v. Wesley Hay

7. Jane Hay. Daughter of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born 6 Jun 1831 in Northumberland, England. Died 30 Nov 1909 in Williamsburg. Buried in Williamsburg Cemetery. She had the following child:

30 i. Susan Hay From Headquarters, 20 Jul 1864: "Married 18th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, John Alexander and Miss JaneHay, both of Manners Sutton (York Co.)" From York Co., NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB), witnesses to the marriage were Joseph Amour and Annie Amour. There are two dates in the York County, New Brunswick, Marriage Records, Book D, 1866-1879, for Jane's marriage to John Edmonds: 1868 by John Taylor, Justice of the Peace, and 22 Feb 1869 by Rev. Samuel Johnson. (At that time there were newspaper items regarding the first marriage date and the fact that John Taylor wasn't licensed to perform marriages, so at a later date a second ceremony was performed by the minister.) Witnesses on the first date were John Hay and William Hay, and on the second, John Hay and Elizabeth Hay.

She married John Edward Alexander, 18 Jul 1864 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton . Born Approx 1817. They had the following children:

31 i. John Edward Alexander She second married John Edmonds, 22 Feb 1869 in Harvey Settlement By Rev. Samuel Johnson . Born Approx 1839 in England. Died Before 1901. They had the following children: 32 i. Margaret I. Edmonds

33 ii. Alexander "Sandy" Edmonds 8. Isabel Hay. Daughter of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born 1833 in England. Died 21 Sep 1896 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. She married Matthew Little, son of John Little & Janet Heughan, 25 Sep 1848 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Born 1818 in Scotland. Died 20 Apr 1889 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. From New Brunswick Reporter, 20 Oct 1848: "Married 25th ult., by Rev. D. McCurdy,

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Matthew Little and Miss Isabella Hay, both of Harvey Settlement." From York Co NB Marriage Register B 1837-1850 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage were Alex Hay and William Hay. They had the following children: 34 i. Robert Little

35 ii. Alexander Little 36 iii. John "Albert" Little 37 iv. Janet "Janie" Little 38 v. Amos Little 39 vi. Levina Little 40 vii. Angelina "Gelena" Little 41 viii. Emily Rebekah Little 42 ix. Charles Little 43 x. Vercelia Victoria "Celia" Little

9. Elenor "Ellen" Hay. Daughter of Alexander Hay & Jane Robinson. Born Approx 1836 in Northumberland, Eng. Christen 10 Jul 1836 in Ford, Parish Records & Dissentors. No further information. Third Immigrant Generation ************************************************** 10. Jane Hay. Daughter of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1839 in Harvey Settlement, York Co., NB. She first married George W. Anderson, 7 Jul 1863 in York Co., NB . Born Approx 1829 in NB. From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB), married by Rev. Samuel Johnson, with witnesses William Dorcas and Sarah Ann Hay. In the 1871 Census for Manners Sutton, living with George and Jane Anderson and their four children, was: Margaret Hay age 18 Margaret Hay age 2/12 Feb. (This "Margaret" was perhaps Jane's sister??/jh) In the 1871 Census for Manners Sutton, name was given as "George Anderson" They had the following children: 44 i. Phoebe Anderson

45 ii. William "Willie" Anderson 46 iii. Robert "Robbie" Anderson 47 iv. George Anderson

She second married Mr Gillet. 11. Aaron Hay. Son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born 7 Feb 1842 in Springhill, York Co. Christen 20 Mar 1842 in Kingsclear Anglican Church. Died 5 Nov 1924. Buried in Williamsburg, N.B. From Cathedral records, Fredericton: "Baptized 20 Mar 1842, Aaron Hay, b. 7 Feb 1842 s/o William and Sarah Hay at Kingsclear, occupation Blacksmith." (PANB F1114, Cathedral, Fredericton) He married Ann "Annie" Cowe, daughter of James Cowe & Isabelle Donaldson, 16 Apr 1868 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton . Born 3 Apr 1849 in Harvey. Christen 13 May 1849 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 27 Nov 1926. Buried in Williamsburg, N.B. From Headquarters, 22 Apr 1868: "Married Manse of St. Paul's, 16th inst., by Rev. Dr.

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Brooke, A. Hay and Miss Anne Cowe, both of Harvey (York Co.)" Witnesses to marriage were Frederick Y. Perkins and Martha O'Harow. They had the following children: 48 i. Harriet "Hattie" Hay

49 ii. Charles E. Hay 50 iii. James "Albert" Hay 51 iv. Ella Ann Hay 52 v. Gilbert Edward Hay 53 vi. Emily Hay 54 vii. Willis Allan Hay

12. Alexander "Aleck" Hay. Son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1843. Alex had both legs taken off a long time before he died. His wife with children Mary and John went out west. He married Sarah E. Walker, 2 Mar 1867 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke. Born in Penniac. From New Brunswick Reporter, 15 Mar 1867: "Married Manse of St. Paul's, 2 nd inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, Alex Hay, Manners Sutton and Miss Sarah E. Walker, St. Mary's." Witnesses to marriage were George Walker and Sarah Conroy. They had the following children: 55 i. Mary Hay

56 ii. William Hay 57 iii. John Hay

13. William Hay Jr. Son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1845. Christen 26 Sep 1869 in (Adult) Harvey Presbyterian Church. William's first wife was Eunice Brown, and from this marriage he had six children: Melvina, Henry, William, Adalaide, Howard and Alice Maude. (The first two or three born in Harvey, then the family moved to Stanley.) William's second wife was Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilkin, and from this marriage there were six children: Agnes, Nellie, Frederick, Emma (or Emily), and Winnie, all born in Stanley. The family is listed in the 1891 Census for Stanley, but not in the 1901 Census. It is believed the family moved to western Canada. (Possibly Sask.) He first married Eunice Brown, 11 Nov 1868 in Harvey Presbyterian Church, York Co., By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born Approx 1848 in N.S. Christen 26 Sep 1869 in (Adult) Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died Between 1879/1881. Witnesses to marriage were John Cowe and Margaret Hay. They had the following children: 58 i. Melvina Hay

59 ii. William Hay 60 iii. Henry "Hen" Hay 61 iv. Adelaide Amelia "Addie" Hay 62 v. Howard Hay 63 vi. Alice Maude Hay

He second married Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilkin, daughter of Herbert Wilkin & Jane Gass, 26 Jul 1881 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt . Born Approx 1852 in England. Betsy had two sons: James and John. ( John was raised by James and Isabella Henry.) Betsy was the second wife of William Hay. Witnesses to marriage were John J. Hay and

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Eleanor Wilkin. They were living in the Stanley area when the 1891 Census was taken, but are not in the 1901 Census for Stanley. It is believed that this family moved West. They had the following children: 64 i. Agnes Hay

65 ii. Nellie Hay 66 iii. Frederick Hay 67 iv. Emma (Or Emily) Hay 68 v. Winnie Hay

14. Sarah Ann "Annie" Hay. Daughter of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1847. Died 17 Apr 1883 in Williamsburg, NB. She married Robert Cowe, son of James Cowe & Isabelle Donaldson, 2 Apr 1867 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton . Born 1843/1844 in Harvey Settlement. Christen 23 Jun 1844 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. From Morning News, 10 Apr 1867: "Married Manse of St. Paul's, Fredericton (York Co.), 2nd inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, Robert Cowe and Miss Sarah Anne Haye, both of Manners Sutton." Witnesses to marriage were Aaron Hay and Ann Cowe. Robert and his wife and two daughters, Amanda and Isabella were living in Manners Sutton at the time of the 1871 Census, and Robert was a shoemaker. Robert was living in Lincoln, ME in 1886 when he sold his farm in Williamsburg. (Land Reg. F5653, v.85, p. 296) Robert and Annie had a large family: Amanda, Isabel, Sarah Marie, Matilda, then two died, then Arthur, Martha, Elizabeth and Eva. In 1921 they were all married and living in the States (letter). They had the following children: 69 i. Amanda Cowe

70 ii. Isabella D. Cowe 71 iii. Sarah Marie Cowe 72 iv. Mary "Matilda" Cowe 73 v. James "Arthur" Cowe 74 vi. Martha Helen Cowe 75 vii. Elizabeth A. Cowe 76 viii. Eva Cowe

15. Mary "Matilda" Hay. Daughter of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1850. She first married Jeremiah Dewitt. She second married Mr Moore. 16. Margaret Louisa Hay. Daughter of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1852 in NB. Margaret appears in the household of George and Jane Anderson in 1871 Census, with a child, Margaret Hay, 2/12, born Feb. The child Margaret does not appear in the 1881 Census with her mother, and another child is named "Margaret" later in the family, so it is assumed that the first Margaret died young. /jh She married Patrick "Patsy" Dineen, son of Michael Dineen & Julia, 3 Sep 1878 in York Co., NB By J. C. McDevitt (Roman Catholic) . Born Approx 1840 in Manners Sutton, NB. Occupation Farmer. Religion Catholic. Information on Patrick Dineen and family was taken from the 1881 and 1891 Census for Manners Sutton. The family does not appear in the 1901 Census./jh They had the following children:

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77 i. Margaret Hay 78 ii. Mary Dineen 79 iii. Tressa Dineen 80 iv. William Dineen 81 v. Margaret Dineen 82 vi. Daniel Dineen 83 vii. Henry Dineen 84 viii. John Dineen

17. John James "Jack" Hay. Son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1854 in Harvey. Occupation Farmer, Blacksmith. He married Julia Ann Cleghorn, daughter of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg, 19 Sep 1887 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt. Born 22 Nov 1864 in South Tweedside. Died 23 Nov 1936. Witnesses to marriage were Wm Mentrum and Bessie S. Mowatt. Julia Anne was buried in the Harvey Settlement Cemetery, but was later moved to Burtts Corner Cemetery. They had the following children: 85 i. Sarah "Sadie" Hay

86 ii. Thomas Hay 87 iii. Lenna Hay 88 iv. Celia Hay

18. Thomas Hay. Son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1858 in Harvey. Thomas married a girl from Woodstock, and went to Houlton, Maine to live. 19. Henry Angus Hay. Son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1861 in Harvey. Married in U.S.A. 20. Evelena "Eve" Hay. Daughter of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas. Born Approx 1871 in Harvey. 21. Alexander "Sandy" Hay. Son of Alexander Hay Jr. & Susanna Nesbitt. Born 1846 in Harvey. Christen 21 Jun 1846 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 6 Nov 1935 in Valley Road, St. Stephen. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. He married Frances Dunlop, daughter of David Dunlop, 9 Apr 1873 in Caverhill, York Co. By John S. Jones, (Free Christian Baptis. Born 22 Feb 1852 in Caverhill, N.B. Died 18 Jan 1923 in Valley Road, St. Stephen. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. From Daily Telegraph, 15 Apr 1873: "Married Caverhill (York Co.) 9th inst. by Rev. John Johns, Alexander Hay, Harvey, and Frances Dunlap, Caverhill." (Also in Colonial Farmer, 21 Apr 1873) Witnesses to marriage were Alexander Hay and John Caverhill. The Saint Croix Courier "Journey Through Time", Good Times, Hard Times: 1926 - 1945 (Issue 4 of 6)--7 Nov 1935: "Deaths: Hay--At Valley Road, Wednesday, Nov 6, Alexander Hay, aged 89 years." The Saint Croix Courier "Journey Through Time", The Winds of Change: 1906 - 1925 (Issue #3 of 6)-- 25 Jan 1923: “Deaths: Hay--At Valley Road, Jan 18, Frances Hay, wife of Alexander Hay, aged 71 years.” Copied from newspaper obituary (1923)

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Mrs Alexander Hay The death of Frances D., beloved wife of Alexander Hay, occurred at her home on the Valley Road, January 18th, aged seventy one years. Frances Dunlop Hay was born at Caverhill, February 22, 1852, the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Dunlop of Upper Caverhill, York county. She was united in marriage with Alex Hay of the Parish of Manners Sutton, York county, April 9th 1873. Of this union six children were born, four of whom survive, Mrs Alex Kyle of Calais, Mrs Frank Ham of Lewiston, Mrs Alfred Thomas of St. Stephen and Frederick B. at home. Seventeen grandchildren and one brother, Simpson C. Dunlop of Skowhegan, Me., also survive her. She had been in failing health for some months and all that loving hands could do could not prolong her life and she passed peacefully away. Devoted to her home circle, her life had been a quiet one but her influence for good was manifest in the home and all with whom she was associated. The funeral service was held at her home Friday last by Rev. Dr. W. C. Gorcher, assisted by Rev. W. W. Malcolm, interment being made in the St. Stephen Cemetery. The funeral was largely attended. To the aged husband and other sorrowing ones general sympathy is extended. In their early married life, Mr and Mrs Hay united with the Presbyterian church at Harvey Settlement where they resided fifteen years before coming to St. Stephen. They had the following children: 89 i. Susanna F. "Susie" Hay

90 ii. Christina "Tina" Hay 91 iii. Ethel Hay 92 iv. Margaret Adaline "Addie" Hay 93 v. Frederick B. Hay 94 vi. Frank Hay

22. John Alexander Hay. Son of Alexander Hay Jr. & Susanna Nesbitt. Born 7 Nov 1848 in Harvey. Christen 24 Dec 1848 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 10 Mar 1937 in Saint John. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian. In 1901 Census for Manners Sutton, John Hay had 150 acres, a 5-room house, 4 barns, and the family was living adjacent to Isaac and Nancy Burrell. He married Elizabeth Burrell, daughter of Robert Burrell & Ann Piercy, 9 Oct 1874 in St. Paul's, Fredericton, By Rev. John M. Brooke . Born 20 Jun 1852 in Harvey. Christen 16 Aug 1852 in St. Paul's Church Records. Died 21 Jun 1934 in West Saint John. Buried 23 Jun 1934 in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian. Witnesses to marriage were Alexander Hay and Frances Hay. When Elizabeth died in 1934, she was survived by her husband, and four daughters: Mrs Harry Watters, Fairville; Mrs W. G. Humble, Vancouver; Mrs G. M. McCutcheon, Boston; Mrs George Swan, Brownville, Me.; one son, Albert Hay, West Saint John. In the 1901 Census, Elizabeth's birth date is given as: 8 Sep 1852. Copied from newspaper obituary: Late Mrs John Hay Harvey Station, June 27 -- The body of the late Mrs John Hay was brought from Saint John for burial on Saturday, June 23rd. The funeral service was held in the Presbyterian Church at two o'clock and conducted by Rev. George E. Knight. The choir sang Peace Perfect Peace, Asleep in Jesus and Abide With Me. The church was filled with relatives and friends who came to pay their last respects to one who by her kindly quiet and sympathetic way won her a host of friends among the young as well as older people. She was always interested in any good work and ever ready to lend a helping hand

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where needed. Mrs Hay lived in Harvey all her life until about five years ago, when she moved to Saint John. She was a life long member of the Presbyterian Church. There was a large number of beautiful floral pieces from friends in Saint John and Harvey. The pall bearers were John Calvin, Pearly Watters, Wesley Hay, Albert Messer, Hazen Burrell, Colby Brown. Service at the grave also by Mr McKnight. They had the following children: 95 i. Priscilla Jane "Celia" Hay

96 ii. Ella Marion Hay 97 iii. Albert Alexander "Ab" Hay 98 iv. Annie May Hay 99 v. Cora Davis Hay

23. Jessie Levina Hay. Daughter of John "Jack" Hay & Margaret. Born 1855. Died 1930. Buried in St Stephen Rural Cemetery. She first married George Maxwell, 21 Aug 1872 in Charlotte Co., NB. Born in St. Stephen, NB. From Charlotte Co. Marriages 1854-89, p. 360, RS148, film #15477: "This will certify that this twenty-first day of August eighteen hundred and seventy two George Maxwell of St. Stephen and Jessie L. Hays of Harvey Settlement, York Co. were duly married Licence 3454 according to ritual of Methodist Church John A. Clark Minister officiating signatures of parties married George Maxwell and Jessie L. Hays, witnesses William Robinson and Rebecca L. Robinson. Recd and regtd Nov 29, 1872." She second married Franklin A. "Frank" Mehan. Born 1855. Died 1912. Buried in St Stephen Rural Cemetery. Jessie and Frank Mehan lived in St. Stephen. 24. Robert Andrew Hay. Son of John "Jack" Hay & Margaret. Born Approx 1856 in Harvey. Died 24 Dec 1893. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Factory Hand. Religion Presbyterian. In the 1861 Census, Robert was 4 years old and his sister Jessie Levina was 6 years old, therefore he perhaps was born approx. 1856. However, the date of his birth on the gravestone in the Harvey Settlement Cemetery is 1854. He married Mary H. Wilkin, daughter of Herbert Wilkin & Jane Gass, 4 Nov 1884 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt. Born 20 Feb 1860 in Harvey. Died 15 Feb 1952 in McAdam. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Witnesses to marriage were Nicholas D. Lister and Margaret Wilkins. Copied from newspaper obituary: McAdam--The death of Mrs Mary Hay, age 92, occurred at her home in McAdam. Her health had been failing for sometime, but she was up each day to within a few days of her death. She was one of McAdam's oldest and most respected residents. Mrs Hay was born at Harvey and came to McAdam to live about 50 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, a quiet person of retiring disposition, but very kind, charitible and very hospitable. Her interests centred in her home and family. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Hay, and is survived by one son, Earl Hay, and one daughter, Gertrude Hay, both of McAdam. A second son, Frank, predeceased her; one sister, Mrs Fred Embleton, McAdam and one brother, James Wilkin, Harvey also survive, and six grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Burial was at Harvey.

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They had the following children: 100 i. Herbert "Earl" Hay

101 ii. Jane "Gertrude" Hay 102 iii. Frank Byron Hay

25. Margaret Jane "Jennie" Hay. Daughter of John "Jack" Hay & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas. Born 5 Feb 1867 in Harvey Sta., York Co., NB. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 26 Nov 1946. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. She married Allen E. Bartlett, son of Amos Hitchings Bartlett & Ann C. Connick, 28 Jul 1886 in Presbyterian Manse, St. Stephen. Born 1865 in Bartlett Mills, Charlotte Co., NB. Died 13 Oct 1948 in NB. Buried in St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. Occupation Railway Engineer. They had the following children: 103 i. Kenneth Albert Bartlett

104 ii. Walter Elwood Bartlett 105 iii. Annie R. Bartlett 106 iv. Robert Ernest Bartlett 107 v. Bertha Bartlett 108 vi. Mildred A. Bartlett 109 vii. Clarence George Bartlett

26. Eleanor "Ellen" Hay. Daughter of John "Jack" Hay & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas. Born 20 Jun 1868 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 10 Nov 1905 in Harvey. From Church records: Ellen Hay d. 10 Nov 1905, age 38 yr., consumption 27. Mary Isabella "Bella" Hay. Daughter of John "Jack" Hay & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas. Born 11 Nov 1869 in Harvey. Died 17 Nov 1909 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. She married Robert Moffitt, son of Andrew Moffitt & Margaret "Jane" Piercy, 5 Oct 1887 in York Co., NB By J. A. McLean, Presbyterian . Born 4 Apr 1865 in Harvey, York Co, NB. Died 31 Jan 1930. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Witnesses to marriage were John Messer and Maggie Moffatt. Twins born and died 17 Nov, 1909, when Isabella also died after giving birth to them, at the age of forty years. Ref: Emerson Moffitt, "The Moffitts of Harvey Settlement New Brunswick 1791-1991", 1992, p. 11, 14. They had the following children: 110 i. Lewis Andrew Moffitt

111 ii. John Wesley Moffitt 112 iii. Jannie Verna Moffitt 113 iv. Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" Moffitt 114 v. Amos Alexander Moffitt 115 vi. George McLean Moffitt 116 vii. Robert "Allen" Moffitt 117 viii. James "Melvin" Moffitt 118 ix. Agnes Isabell Moffitt

28. William "Alexander" Hay. Son of John "Jack" Hay & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas. Born Jun 1871 in Harvey. Died 12 Mar 1939 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. Occupation Car Repair Department Of CPR, McAdam.

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The Saint Croix Courier "Journey Through Time", Good Times, Hard Times: 1926 - 1945 (Issue 4 of 6)-- 30 Jun 1938 Retires today after 39 years with CPR. Alexander Hay, well known McAdam resident, today marks his last day of service with the CPR. Mr Hay has been employed in the car repair department and is being superannuated after thirty-nine years with the company. 16 Mar 1939 Deaths - Hay: At McAdam, Sun., March 12, Alexander William Hay, aged 66 years. (Gravestone in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam has birth year 1872. Also on gravestone is: Audrey, 1920 - 1924) He married Elizabeth Piercy "Lizzie" Wood, daughter of George Wood & Margaret "Maggie" Piercy, 22 Aug 1900 in Harvey. Born 10 Apr 1873 in Tweedside. Died 25 Dec 1937 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. They had the following children: 119 i. Hildred Agnes Antionette Hay

120 ii. Marguerite Elizabeth Hay 29. Wesley Hay. Son of John "Jack" Hay & Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dorcas. Born 22 Jan 1873 in Harvey. Died 5 Mar 1942 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. The Saint Croix Courier "Journey Through Time", Good Times, Hard Times: 1926 - 1945 (Issue 4 of 6): 12 Mar 1942 Deaths: Hay--At McAdam, March 5, Wesley Hay, aged 68 years. (Birth date on gravestone in Rockland Cemetery: 1874.) He married Agnes Moffit "Aggie" Wood, daughter of George Wood & Margaret "Maggie" Piercy, 29 Mar 1893 in York Co., NB. Born 17 Apr 1869 in Tweedside. Died 8 Feb 1917 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. (Birth date on gravestone in Rockland Cemetery: 1871.) They had the following children: 121 i. Margaret "Roberta" Hay

122 ii. Robert "Newton" Hay 123 iii. George Wood Hay 124 iv. Jessie Elizabeth Hay

30. Susan Hay. Daughter of Jane Hay. Born 14 Feb 1861 in Harvey Settlement. Died 14 May 1937 in Paddockwood, Sask. Buried in Paddockwood Cemetery. In marriage records her name is spelled "Susannah", John's residence is Williamsburg, and witnesses to marriage were Mary J. Craigs and Mrs J. Melville. She married John Albert "Jack" Craig, son of James Craigs & Mary Hume, 26 Jul 1880 in Taymouth, York Co., NB By Peter Melville, Presbyterian . Born 3 Dec 1856 in Harvey. Died 20 Dec 1947 in Moose Jaw, Sask. Buried in Paddockwood Cemetery. John Albert and Susan had 13 children: Ethel, James, Albert "Ab", Rob, Fred, Mary Ellen, Jessie, Charles, Angus, Grace, Garnet "Ole", Margaret and Myrtle. For details of this family see the book "The Craigs of Harvey Settlement, Red Rock and Pontiac" by Helen Craig. 31. John Edward Alexander. Son of John Edward Alexander & Jane Hay. Born 7 Mar 1865 in Harvey.

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He married Ellen Clark. Born 7 Apr 1874. They had the following children: 125 i. Gladys Alexander 32. Margaret I. Edmonds. Daughter of John Edmonds & Jane Hay. Born 13 Feb 1869 in Harvey. Christen 30 Dec 1878 in Stanley Presbyterian Church Records. Died 1 Mar 1893 in Cross Creek, NB. (Maggie Edmonds 2nd wife of Ev Brewer d. 1 Mar 1893 at Cross Creek.) She had the following children: 126 i. Laura Ellen Edmunds

127 ii. James "Jimmy" Edmunds She married Winslow A. Brewer, 31 May 1892. Born in Douglas. 33. Alexander "Sandy" Edmonds. Son of John Edmonds & Jane Hay. Born 18 Aug 1871. Christen 30 Dec 1873 in Stanley Presbyterian Church Records. Died Approx 1950 in Moose Jaw, Sask. 34. Robert Little. Son of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 8 Sep 1852 in Harvey. Died 10 Sep 1927. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Ref: Janet S Watson, Brenda S Swan and Jocelean S Hall, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement", 1993. He married Christina Coburn, daughter of Thomas Cockburn (Coburn) & Nancy Johnston, 1 Dec 1873 in Harvey, York Co. By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 22 Jun 1855. Died 16 Oct 1948. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From Daily Telegraph, 4 Dec 1873: "Married Harvey, 1st inst., by Rev Samuel Johnson, Robert Little and Miss Christina Cockburn, all of Harvey." Witnesses to marriage were Alexander Little and Elizabeth Coburn. They had the following children: 128 i. Rosella May "Rose" Little

129 ii. Ernest Abner Little 130 iii. Alberta Laurena "Bert" Little 131 iv. Lebaron Lester Little 132 v. Fred "Hillman" Little 133 vi. Pembroke Nason Little 134 vii. Maude Marguerite Little 135 viii. Bowman Little

35. Alexander Little. Son of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 22 Mar 1854 in Harvey. Died 10 Feb 1930 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Alex's first wife, Mary Ann Coburn, died of tuberculosis, and his second wife, Georgie Nesbitt, died of premature child birth. Alex lived at York Mills and had an excelsior mill, and he and his son Roy rebuilt the Woolen Mill. This family moved to Alberta, and Alex died in Lethbridge, Alberta. Alex and Mary Ann had nine children, four died of tuberculosis and one died in World War I. Copied from newspaper obituary (1930) ALEXANDER LITTLE Brockway, Feb. 17 -- Word has been received here of the death at Lethbridge, Alta., of Alexander Little, former owner and operator of the Woollen Mills at York Mills. Mr Little was a native of Harvey, York County, but moved west some years ago with his family, of whom there

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are three sons and one daughter living from a family of nine. He had returned to Alberta early last fall from a visit here and had many friends in this community, who regret to hear of his passing. He first married Mary Ann Coburn, daughter of Thomas Cockburn (Coburn) & Nancy Johnston, 12 Dec 1877 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By John M. Brooke. Born 17 Jan 1859 in Harvey. Died 17 Jul 1908 in Harvey. From Daily Telegraph, 14 Dec 1877: "Married 12th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, Alexander Little and Mary Ann Coburn, both of Manners Sutton, York Co." Witnesses to marriage in 1877 were Albert Little and Thomas Wilson. They had the following children: 136 i. Roy Little

137 ii. Delbert Little 138 iii. Jennie Little 139 iv. Mabel Little 140 v. Gray Little 141 vi. Roxie Little 142 vii. Burns Little 143 viii. Nellie Ray Little 144 ix. Rex Little

He second married Georgina Lister "Georgie" Nesbitt, daughter of John B. Nesbitt & Elizabeth Chambers, 18 Aug 1909 in York Co., NB. Born 10 Jan 1868 in Harvey. Died 18 Jun 1910. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Nurse. 36. John "Albert" Little. Son of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 6 Apr 1856 in Harvey. Died Dec 1932 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Universalist. Notes from page 212, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement, 1786-1992": Albert was a farmer and lived on Lot C, original Land Grant to his father Matthew Little. This land was later farmed by Albert's son, Oscar, and then to grandson Roderick. Albert was married twice, his first wife, Elizabeth Coburn died in childbirth at the age of 22 years. By his second marriage, to Jane Agnes Lister, he had four children, Oscar, Howard, Lizzie and Edwin. Copied from newspaper obituary - 1932: John Albert Little John Albert Little passed away recently at his home at Harvey, N.B. He had been in failing health for the last few years, although confined to bed only two months. He is survived by his wife, formerly Jane Agnes Lister; one daughter, Mrs J. Lorne Coffey, Harvey Station; and two sons, Howard M., York Mills, N.B. and Oscar B., at home, also two sisters, Mrs Robert Robison, Vancouver, and Mrs Edgar Coburn, McAdam, and one brother, Charles, Harvey. The funeral was held from the Universalist Church, which was filled to capacity. Rev. Alex McKay, of the United Church, conducted the service, assisted by Rev. J. F. McKay, McAdam. Two hymns were sung by a quartet from the United Church, while two members of the Universalist choir sang a duet. The floral tributes were beautiful. Mr Little was born in Harvey in 1856. He was a farmer and life-long Universalist. For years he was secretary of the Farmers' Trading Company, also for years superintendent of the Sunday School. He first married Elizabeth Coburn, daughter of Thomas Cockburn (Coburn) & Nancy Johnston,

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12 Dec 1877 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton, By John M. Brooke. Born 14 Mar 1857 in Harvey. Died 30 Mar 1879. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From Daily Telegraph, 14 Dec 1877: "Married 12th inst., by Rev Dr. Brooke, Albert Little and Elizabeth Coburn, both of Manners Sutton." Witnesses to marriage were Alex Little and Thomas Wilson. He second married Jane Agnes Lister, daughter of James M. Lister & Eleanor "Ellen" Piercy, 1 Mar 1882 in St Paul's, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt . Born 5 Sep 1865 in Harvey. Died Jul 1951. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Witnesses to marriage were Ebenezer Little and Gelena Little. They had the following children: 145 i. Oscar Betts Little

146 ii. Matthew "Howard" Little 147 iii. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Little 148 iv. James "Edwin" Little

37. Janet "Janie" Little. Daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. 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. She married William Embleton, son of William Embleton & Jane Runchman, 15 Dec 1875 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. 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". They had the following children: 149 i. Mabel Alberta Embleton

150 ii. Clodus Elden "Claude" Embleton 151 iii. Levina Elizabeth Embleton

38. Amos Little. Son of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 16 Aug 1859 in Harvey. Died Aug 1932 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. He married Elizabeth Lesley "Lizzie" Coburn, daughter of Ralph Cockburn (Coburn) & Emma Elkington, 10 Nov 1880 in York Co., NB By James McLeod, Free Baptist. Born 22 Oct 1859 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 1939 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Witnesses to marriage were Albert Little and Emily Coburn. They had the following children: 152 i. Guy Amos Little

153 ii. Lorne Amos Little 154 iii. Emery Albert Little (Twin) 155 iv. Infant Little (Twin)

39. Levina Little. Daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 1861 in Harvey Sta. Died 11 May 1878 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Ref: Jocelean Swan Hall, "The Wilsons of Harvey", 1798 - 1983, Centennial Printing, Fredericton, NB, 1983. From Daily Telegraph, 14 Dec 1877: "Married 12th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, Thomas Wilson and Levina Little, both of Manners Sutton." Witnesses to marriage were Alex Little and Albert Little. Died at age 16 years 9 months, at birth of infant son. She married Thomas Wilson, son of Thomas Wilson & Janet Little, 12 Dec 1877 in St. Pauls

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Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke . Born 8 Dec 1853 in Harvey, N.B. Died 28 Jan 1927 in Harvey Sta., N.B. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian. From newspaper obituary - 1 Feb 1927: Thos Wilson Dies At Harvey Station Harvey Station, Feb 1 -- The death occurred at his home here on Friday morning of Thomas Wilson, one of Harvey's most respected residents, at the age of 73 years. Mr Wilson had been a lifelong resident of this locality, having been engaged in farming for many years. Although in failing health for several years he remained active and interested in the life of the community until death came suddenly at the last. He is survived by his wife, who was Eleanor T. Grieve; three sons, Hugh A., of Harvey; Willard N. of McAdam, and Thomas E. of New York; and seven daughters, Mrs J. A. Wood of Tweedside, Mrs Amos Moffitt of McAdam, Mrs Gordon Dykeman of Hoquiam, Wash., the Misses Mabel and Helen, of Portland, Me., and the Misses Zella and Dora, at home. The funeral took place from his late residence on Sunday afternoon and was very largely attended. Rev. G. E. Knight, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Harvey, conducted a very impressive funeral service and sang a lovely solo, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Other hymns sung were "Asleep In Jesus" and "Peace, Perfect Peace." Interment was made in the Manners Sutton Cemetery. They had the following children: 156 i. Infant Son Wilson 40. Angelina "Gelena" Little. Daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 1 Sep 1863. She married James Hazlett, 18 Oct 1883 in York Co., NB By William Ross, Presbyterian. Witnesses to marriage were Ebenezer Little and Emily Little. Angelina died when their daughter Cora was very young. In the 1891 census, Cora was with her grandmother Isabella. They had the following children: 157 i. Cora Levina Haslett 41. Emily Rebekah Little. Daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 7 Sep 1866 in Harvey. Died 2 Dec 1950 in Vancouver, BC. She married Robert Herbert Robison, son of Marshall Robison & Mary Herbert, 29 Apr 1885 in Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt . Born 30 Nov 1861 in Harvey. Died 8 Dec 1943 in Vancouver, BC. Buried in Mountain View Cemetery. Witnesses to marriage were James Little and Margaret Robison. Em and Bob lived in Harvey until 1900 or 1901, then moved to Vancouver, BC. They had eight children, seven were born in Harvey and the youngest was born in Greenwood, BC. (Reg. # 1950-09-010964, BCArchives Microfilm # B13206, GSU Microfilm # 2032634) Bob moved to BC sometime between Dec 1899 and Sep 1903. From newspaper obituary - 1943: Died in Vancouver. Robert Herbert Robison, Formerly of Harvey Station, Had Lived in Vancouver 40 Years. Harvey Station, NB, Dec 30 -- Word has been received here of the death on Dec 8th of Robert Herbert Robison at his home, 1133 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC. Mr Robison was born at Harvey Station on Nov 30th, 1861, a son of pioneer residents of Harvey, Marshall and Mary (Herbert) Robison. About forty years ago he took up residence in Vancouver, where he made many friends who

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learned of his death with genuine regret. He had been in failing health for about a month but his death came as a shock. He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Emily Little, of Coburn, two sons, Jeffrey and Roy Robison, Vancouver; five daughters, Mrs Harry Homewood of Duncan, BC, Mrs James McCrae of Port Alice, BC, Mrs John McCallum of Nanaimo, BC, Mrs John Walker and Mrs C. W. Oliver of Vancouver; several grandchildren including three grandsons in the R.C.A.F., Robert Homewood, Jeffrey McCrae and Jack Walker; and one brother, Kenneth J. Robison, Vancouver. The funeral was held on Saturday in Vancouver West, with Dr. McCall of St. Andrew's Wesley United Church officiating, Mr Robison having been a faithful member of that church for many years. Dr. McCall referred to the many good qualities of the deceased and a good life fittingly ended. The pallbearers were Kenneth, Jeffrey and Roy Robison, John McCallum, John Walker and A. McMillan. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Burial was made in the family plot in Mountain View Cemetery beside a little daughter Clara, who died several years ago. They had the following children: 158 i. Levina Jane "Vina" Robison

159 ii. Jeffrey Garnet Robison 160 iii. Nellie Mae Robison 161 iv. Alice Minetta Robison 162 v. Celia Mary Robison 163 vi. Hilda Isabelle Robison 164 vii. Clara Alberta Robison 165 viii. Roy Leslie Robison

42. Charles Little. Son of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 17 Jun 1872 in Harvey. Died 29 Apr 1965 in Grand Bay, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. He married Mary Ann Wilson, daughter of Alexander Wilson & Isabella Craig, 14 Jan 1896 in York Co., NB. Born 7 Jun 1868 in Harvey Sta. Died 1 Jun 1954 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. They had the following children: 166 i. Celia Isabelle Little

167 ii. Nellie May Little 168 iii. Heber Alexander Little

43. Vercelia Victoria "Celia" Little. Daughter of Matthew Little & Isabel Hay. Born 20 Nov 1874 in Harvey. Died Aug 1952 in McAdam. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. Religion United Church. She married Henry Edgar "Ed" Coburn, son of James "Jim" Coburn & Elizabeth H. "Bessie" Swan, 30 Sep 1903 in York Co., NB . Born 29 Jul 1879 in Harvey Sta. Died 2 Jan 1973 in Swanhaven Nursing Home, Harvey. Buried in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam. Occupation Insurance Agent. Died 2 Jan 1973, age 93 yr 5 mo 5 days, at Swanhaven Nursing Home, Harvey. They had the following children: 169 i. Elizabeth Isabell Coburn

170 ii. Claude James Coburn

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, Margaret, spouse of 6 Alexander, Gladys 125 Alexander, John Edward 31 Alexander, John Edward, spouse of 7 Anderson, George 47 Anderson, George W., spouse of 10 Anderson, Phoebe 44 Anderson, Robert "Robbie" 46 Anderson, William "Willie" 45 Bartlett, Allen E., spouse of 25 Bartlett, Annie R. 105 Bartlett, Bertha 107 Bartlett, Clarence George 109 Bartlett, Kenneth Albert 103 Bartlett, Mildred A. 108 Bartlett, Robert Ernest 106 Bartlett, Walter Elwood 104 Brewer, Winslow A., spouse of 32 Brown, Eunice, spouse of 13 Burrell, Elizabeth, spouse of 22 Clark, Ellen, spouse of 31 Cleghorn, Julia Ann, spouse of 17 Coburn, Christina, spouse of 34 Coburn, Claude James 170 Coburn, Elizabeth Isabell 169 Coburn, Elizabeth Lesley "Lizzie", spouse of 38 Coburn, Elizabeth, spouse of 36 Coburn, Henry Edgar "Ed", spouse of 43 Coburn, Mary Ann, spouse of 35 Cowe, Amanda 69 Cowe, Ann "Annie", spouse of 11 Cowe, Elizabeth A. 75 Cowe, Eva 76 Cowe, Isabella D. 70 Cowe, James "Arthur" 73 Cowe, Martha Helen 74 Cowe, Mary "Matilda" 72 Cowe, Robert, spouse of 14 Cowe, Sarah Marie 71 Craig, John Albert "Jack", spouse of 30 Dewitt, Jeremiah, spouse of 15 Dineen, Daniel 82 Dineen, Henry 83 Dineen, John 84 Dineen, Margaret 81 Dineen, Mary 78 Dineen, Patrick "Patsy", spouse of 16 Dineen, Tressa 79 Dineen, William 80 Dorcas, Elizabeth "Lizzie", spouse of 6 Dorcas, Sarah "Sally", spouse of 2

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Dunlop, Frances, spouse of 21 Edmonds, Alexander "Sandy" 33 Edmonds, John, spouse of 7 Edmonds, Margaret I. 32 Edmunds, James "Jimmy" 127 Edmunds, Laura Ellen 126 Embleton, Clodus Elden "Claude" 150 Embleton, Levina Elizabeth 151 Embleton, Mabel Alberta 149 Embleton, William, spouse of 37 Gillet, Mr, spouse of 10 Haslett, Cora Levina 157 Hay, Aaron 11 Hay, Adelaide Amelia "Addie" 61 Hay, Agnes 64 Hay, Albert Alexander "Ab" 97 Hay, Alexander 1 Hay, Alexander "Aleck" 12 Hay, Alexander "Sandy" 21 Hay, Alexander Jr. 4 Hay, Alice Maude 63 Hay, Andrew 3 Hay, Annie May 98 Hay, Celia 88 Hay, Charles E. 49 Hay, Christina "Tina" 90 Hay, Cora Davis 99 Hay, Eleanor "Ellen" 26 Hay, Elenor "Ellen" 9 Hay, Ella Ann 51 Hay, Ella Marion 96 Hay, Emily 53 Hay, Emma (Or Emily) 67 Hay, Ethel 91 Hay, Evelena "Eve" 20 Hay, Frank 94 Hay, Frank Byron 102 Hay, Frederick 66 Hay, Frederick B. 93 Hay, George Wood 123 Hay, Gilbert Edward 52 Hay, Harriet "Hattie" 48 Hay, Henry "Hen" 60 Hay, Henry Angus 19 Hay, Herbert "Earl" 100 Hay, Hildred Agnes Antionette 119 Hay, Howard 62 Hay, Isabel 8 Hay, James "Albert" 50 Hay, Jane 10 Hay, Jane 7

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Hay, Jane "Gertrude" 101 Hay, Jessie Elizabeth 124 Hay, Jessie Levina 23 Hay, John 57 Hay, John "Jack" 6 Hay, John Alexander 22 Hay, John James "Jack" 17 Hay, Lenna 87 Hay, Margaret 77 Hay, Margaret "Roberta" 121 Hay, Margaret Adaline "Addie" 92 Hay, Margaret Jane "Jennie" 25 Hay, Margaret Louisa 16 Hay, Marguerite Elizabeth 120 Hay, Mary 5 Hay, Mary 55 Hay, Mary "Matilda" 15 Hay, Mary Isabella "Bella" 27 Hay, Melvina 58 Hay, Nellie 65 Hay, Priscilla Jane "Celia" 95 Hay, Robert "Newton" 122 Hay, Robert Andrew 24 Hay, Sarah "Sadie" 85 Hay, Sarah Ann "Annie" 14 Hay, Susan 30 Hay, Susanna F. "Susie" 89 Hay, Thomas 18 Hay, Thomas 86 Hay, Wesley 29 Hay, William 56 Hay, William 59 Hay, William "Alexander" 28 Hay, William "Billy" 2 Hay, William Jr. 13 Hay, Willis Allan 54 Hay, Winnie 68 Hazlett, James, spouse of 40 Lister, Jane Agnes, spouse of 36 Little, Alberta Laurena "Bert" 130 Little, Alexander 35 Little, Amos 38 Little, Angelina "Gelena" 40 Little, Bowman 135 Little, Burns 142 Little, Celia Isabelle 166 Little, Charles 42 Little, Delbert 137 Little, Elizabeth "Lizzie" 147 Little, Emery Albert 154 Little, Emily Rebekah 41

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Little, Ernest Abner 129 Little, Fred "Hillman" 132 Little, Gray 140 Little, Guy Amos 152 Little, Heber Alexander 168 Little, Infant 155 Little, James "Edwin" 148 Little, Janet "Janie" 37 Little, Jennie 138 Little, John "Albert" 36 Little, Lebaron Lester 131 Little, Levina 39 Little, Lorne Amos 153 Little, Mabel 139 Little, Matthew "Howard" 146 Little, Matthew, spouse of 8 Little, Maude Marguerite 134 Little, Nellie May 167 Little, Nellie Ray 143 Little, Oscar Betts 145 Little, Pembroke Nason 133 Little, Rex 144 Little, Robert 34 Little, Rosella May "Rose" 128 Little, Roxie 141 Little, Roy 136 Little, Vercelia Victoria "Celia" 43 Maxwell, George, spouse of 23 Mehan, Franklin A. "Frank", spouse of 23 Moffitt, Agnes Isabell 118 Moffitt, Amos Alexander 114 Moffitt, Charlotte Elizabeth "Lottie" 113 Moffitt, George McLean 115 Moffitt, James "Melvin" 117 Moffitt, Jannie Verna 112 Moffitt, John Wesley 111 Moffitt, Lewis Andrew 110 Moffitt, Robert "Allen" 116 Moffitt, Robert, spouse of 27 Moore, Mr, spouse of 15 Nesbitt, Georgina Lister "Georgie", spouse of 35 Nesbitt, Susanna, spouse of 4 Robinson, Jane, spouse of 1 Robison, Alice Minetta 161 Robison, Celia Mary 162 Robison, Clara Alberta 164 Robison, Hilda Isabelle 163 Robison, Jeffrey Garnet 159 Robison, Levina Jane "Vina" 158 Robison, Nellie Mae 160 Robison, Robert Herbert, spouse of 41

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Robison, Roy Leslie 165 Unknown, , spouse of 32 Unknown, , spouse of 7 Walker, Sarah E., spouse of 12 Wilkin, Mary Elizabeth "Betsy", spouse of 13 Wilkin, Mary H., spouse of 24 Wilson, Infant Son 156 Wilson, Mary Ann, spouse of 42 Wilson, Thomas, spouse of 39 Wood, Agnes Moffit "Aggie", spouse of 29 Wood, Elizabeth Piercy "Lizzie", spouse of 28