Descendants of George Cleghorn (b. ca 7 Aug 1768 - bef 1841) and Jane Dickson (b ca 1783 - after 1851) The web site below contains more additional data on earlier generations, census data and images. http://history.earthsci.carleton.ca/harvey/genealogy/cleghornrevised7.htm First Generation ************************************************** 1. George Cleghorn. Born 7 Aug 1768 in Makerston, Roxburgh, Scotland. Occupation Labourer In Waterfoot, Scotland. George Cleghorn, Labourer in Waterfoot, and his wife Jane Dickson's children were registered in the parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire. (Researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004.) From parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland (researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004): George Cleghorn Labourer in Waterfoot and Jane Dickson his wife their Child Born the 16th of Augt 1820 and Bapt. The 24th of Sept 1820 named George." He married Jane Dickson, 27 Feb 1803. Born Approx 1783 in Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland. 1841 Census Piece: Place: Ormiston Parish Number : 787 Civil Parish: Eckford, Roxburghshire Folio: Page: 1 Address: Newington Lodge Surname First name(s) Sex Age Occupation Where Born Remarks Cleghorn Jane F 58 Sup By?? Roxburghshire Cleghorn George M 20 Labourer Roxburghshire Cleghorn Agnes F 17 Bondager Roxburghshire In 1851 Census: SCT 1851/787 Eckford-Roxburghshire, Eckford Parish; Address: Old Ormiston: Jane was 70 years old, widowed, and living with her daughter Jess Wood and family. 2 i. Janet "Jessie" Cleghorn 3 ii. William Cleghorn 4 iii. Mary Cleghorn 5 iv. Robert Cleghorn 6 v. Alexander Cleghorn 7 vi. George Cleghorn 8 vii. Agnes Cleghorn Second Generation ************************************************** 2. Janet "Jessie" Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 19 Apr 1805 in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Christen 19 May 1805 in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Died After 1880. From parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire: "1805 George Cleghorn Labourer in Waterfoot & Jane Dickson his wife their Child born the 19th April 1805 & Baptized the 19th May 1805 named Janet." Jessie and her son George are listed in the 1861 Census for Manners Sutton, York Co., NB. Jessie was widowed, head of family, 55 years of age, Scotch, farmer, Presbyterian; and George, son, 22, Scotch.
Jessie, age 75 years, was living with her son Alexander H. Wood in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts in the 1880 United States Census. (Family History Library Film 1254561, NA Film # T9-0561, Page #38D.) Jessie possibly died in Boston. She married Peter Wood, 28 Jul 1833 in Eckford, Roxburgh, Scotland. Born Approx 1796 in Scotland. Died Before 1851 in Scotland. Occupation Mason. Peter died in Scotland before his family came to New Brunswick. His son Peter was born in Scotland in 1829, and from IGI records, Peter (the father) married Jessie Cleghorn in July 1833. 1841 Census, Piece: SCT 1841/787; Place: Eckford-Roxburghshire; Parish No: 787; Civil Parish: Eckford, Roxburghshire; Folio: 1; Page: 1 2, Address: Ormiston Surname First name Sex Age Occupation Where Born Wood Peter M 45 Mason Outside Census County (1841) Wood Jess F 35 Roxburghshire Wood Peter M 11 Roxburghshire Wood Alexander M 5 Roxburghshire Wood George M 2 Roxburghshire 1851 Census, Piece: SCT 1851/787; Place: Eckford-Roxburghshire; District: 1; Civil Parish: Eckford; Eccleslastical Parish: Eckford; Page 21; Address: Old Ormiston; Folio: 0; Schedule 84 Surname First name Rel Status Sex Age Occupation Where Born Wood Jess Head W F 45 Annuitant Roxburghshire, Roxburgh Wood Alexander Son M 15 Draper (Apprentice) Rosburghshire, Eckford Wood George Son M 12 Scholar Roxburghshire, Eckford Cleghorn Jane Mother W F 70 Pauper (Hse Servnt) Roxburghshire, Kelso 9 i. Peter Wood 10 ii. Alexander H. Wood Sr. 11 iii. George Wood 3. William Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 24 Jun 1807 in Waterfoot, Scotland. Christen 24 Jul 1807 in Eckford, Roxburghshire. Birth and baptism dates from parochial record of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland. From 1841 Scotland Census, Civic parish: Eckford, Roxburghshire; Address: Ormiston, Parish Number 787; William Cleghorn, age 34, male, born Roxburghshire, Scotland, occupation: Labourer; Jessie Cleghorn, age 24, female, born Roxburghshire, Scotland; and Agnes Cleghorn, age 3 mo., female, born Roxburghshire, Scotland. He married Jessie. Born Approx 1816 in Roxburghshire, Scotland. 12 i. Agnes Cleghorn 4. Mary Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 10 Jul 1809 in Waterfoot, Scotland. Christen 10 Aug 1809 in Eckford, Roxburghshire.
Birth and baptism dates from parochiala records of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland. 5. Robert Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 24 Sep 1814 in Waterfoot, Scotland. Christen 24 Oct 1814 in Eckford, Roxburghshire. Birth and baptism dates from parochial records of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland. 6. Alexander Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 17 Jul 1818 in Waterfoot, Scotland. Christen 18 Aug 1818 in Eckford, Roxburghshire. Birth and baptism dates from parochial records of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland. 7. George Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 16 Aug 1820 in Scotland. Christen 24 Sep 1820 in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Died 28 Mar 1867 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. From parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland (researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004): George Cleghorn Labourer in Waterfoot and Jane Dickson his wife their Child Born the 16h of Augt 1820 and Bapt. The 24th of Sept 1820 named George." By the time of the 1841 Scotland census George, age 20, born Roxburghshire, Scotland, labourer, lived with his mother Jane (Dickson) Cleghorn, age 58, and sister Agnes, age 17. It seems that his father must have died by this time. From parochial registers of Eckford, Roxburghshire (Researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004): " 1844 June 1st. George Cleghorn of this Parish and Agnes Hogg of the Parish of Roxburghe gave up their names for proclamation in order to marriage. 14th June 1844 married by the Revd. Mr Lee, Roxburgh." From research compiled by Ruth Cleghorn in 1982 on "George Cleghorn and Descendants 1819-1982", it is believed that George Cleghorn, his wife Agnes Hogg and five children came to New Brunswick in 1853. Five more children were born in New Brunswick. They settled on land in South Tweedside, which they cleared and farmed. George died of a heart attack at age 48 years. He married Agnes Hogg, daughter of John Hogg & Elizabeth Hume, 14 Jun 1844 in Eckford, Roxburgh Co., Scotland. Born 1825 in Parish Of Roxburghe, Scotland. Died 26 Jan 1899 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. 13 i. Elizabeth "Bess" Cleghorn 14 ii. Jane "Jean" Cleghorn 15 iii. Jessie May "Jess" Cleghorn 16 iv. George "Dode" Cleghorn 17 v. John "Joak" Cleghorn 18 vi. Alexander "Sandy" Cleghorn 19 vii. William "Bill" Cleghorn 20 viii. Agnes "Aggie" Cleghorn 21 ix. Robert "Bob" Cleghorn 22 x. Julia Ann Cleghorn 8. Agnes Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Jane Dickson. Born 9 Nov 1824 in Waterfoot, Scotland. Christen 9 Dec 1824 in Eckford, Roxburghshire. Birth and baptism dates from parochial records of Eckford in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Third Generation ************************************************** 9. Peter Wood. Son of Peter Wood & Janet "Jessie" Cleghorn. Born 13 Jul 1829 in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Christen 13 Sep 1829 in Eckford, Roxburghshire. Died 15 Oct 1897 in
Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer And Land Surveyor. From parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire (Researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004): "Peter Wood Mason in Kirk Cottage & Janet Cleghorn Waterfoot both unmarried persons their child born the 13th July 1829 & Baptized the 13th of Septr 1829 named Peter." (Birth, marriage and death dates copied from Wood family Bible, by Shirley McGee, August 1995.) Peter died 15 Oct 1897, age 68 yrs. 2 mo. 15 days. The 1851 Census indicate that Peter Wood, age 22, Scotch, Labourer; Mary, his wife, age 22, Scotch, and son Peter age 1 year, Scotch, came to New Brunswick in 1851. In the 1861 Census, Peter was a farmer and land surveyor. At that time they had five children. Religion: Presbyterian. They owned or occupied 20 acres improved and 80 acres unimproved land; cash value of farm, 50 pounds, value of implements and machinery, 5 pounds. They had one horse, one milch cow, one other neat cattle, 4 sheep; produced 57 lb. butter, 12 lb. wool, 4 tons hay, 20 bu. oats, 20 bu. buckwheat and 50 bu. potatoes. He married Mary Moffitt, daughter of John Moffat & Janet Gladstone, 9 Mar 1849 in By Rev. T. J. Yair, Roxburgh, Eckford, Scot. Born 27 Jul 1829 in Stichel, Roxburgh, Scotland. Died 19 May 1904 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Surname has various spellings, Moffat, Moffit and Moffitt. Some of the older records has Moffat. More recent spelling is Moffitt. Mary died 19 May 1904, age 74 yrs. 9 mo. 24 days. 23 i. Peter Wood 24 ii. Janet "Jeanette" Wood 25 iii. John Wood 26 iv. Jessie Cleghorn Wood 27 v. Mary Wood 28 vi. Julia Ann Cecilia Wood 29 vii. George Thomas Wood 30 viii. Elizabeth Scott Wood 10. Alexander H. Wood Sr. Son of Peter Wood & Janet "Jessie" Cleghorn. Born 19 Jul 1835 in Kelso, Scotland. Died in Boston, MA. Occupation Wholesale Liquor Dealer. From IGI, Alexander Wood was born 19 Jul 1835. Alexander is not listed in any of the early Census for the Harvey area, York Co., New Brunswick. Unknown when he came from Scotland, but probably came with his mother Jessie and brother George. 1870 United States Federal Census, Boston Ward 16, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_649: Page 446: Alexander A. Wood, born abt 1835, age 35, birthplace: Scotland; Home in 1870: Boston Ward 16, Suffolk, Massachusetts; White; Male; In the same household: Frances J. Wood, born abt 1844, age 26, birthplace, England, White, Female; and "Not Named Wood", born abt 1870, age 1/12, white, male. From the 1880 United States Census Household Record, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts-- Family History Library Film 1254561, NA Film Nmber T9-0561, Page #38D: Household -- Alexander H. Wood, widowed, age 45, born Scot., occupation - Wholesale Liquor Dealer, Father's birthplace - Scot., Mother's Birthplace - Scot.; Frank L. Wood, son, age 10, born MA, at school, Father's birthplace - Scot., Mother's birthplace - Eng.; Ada B. Wood, dau, age 7, born MA.; Jessie G. Wood, dau, age 5, born MA.; Jessie Wood, Mother, widowed, age 75, born Scot., At Home, Father's birthplace - Scot., Mother's birthplace - Scot.; Maggie Crotty, female, age 26, born Ire., Domestic Servant. After the death of his wife Frances, there were three more children added to Alexander's
family. Boston, Massachusetts Directory, 1890, Alexander H. Wood, Location 1: 95 Water; Location 2: Savin Hill avenue; Business Name: Wood, Pollard, & Co. Alexander lived in Boston, Mass., where he owned and operated a liquor store. A copy of his Will, signed 13 Jun 1899, listed his children, and also gave his home address as Savin Hill, Boston, County of Suffolk, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, U.S.A. Alexander's Will is copied below: "I, Alexander H. Wood of Boston, in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills by me heretofore at any time made. After the payment of my just debts and funeral charges, I give, devise and bequeath as follows:- First: I give and bequesth to such sons and daughters of my late brother Peter Wood and of my late brother George Wood as survive me, a legacy of two hundred and fifty (250) dollars each. Second: I give and bequeath to such servants in my employ at the time of my death as my Executors shall certify have been with me for the term of four years prior to my death, a legacy of One hundred (100) dollars each. Third: I give and devise to my eldest son, Frederick W. Wood the land and house where he lives, numbered 109 Savin Hill Avenue, Boston, free and discharged of mortgage. Fourth: I give and bequeath to my seven children the pictures, jewelry, silver, books, wearing apparel, household furniture, horses, carriages, and provisions which I may possess at the time of my decease, to be divided among them in accordance with a memorandum which I shall leave addressed to my executors. Fifth: I give and bequesth to my children, Frederick W. Wood, Frank L. Wood, Ada B. Wood, Jessie G. Wood, Fanny A. Wood, Antoinette S. J. Wood and Alexander H. Wood the sum of Five thousand (5,000) dollars each, to be paid as soon after my death as my Executors shall find it conveniuent to make such payment, and if any one of my children is a minor at the time of my death, then said sum of Five thousand (5000) dollars in the case of such child is to be paid to the guardians or guardian of said minor, to be used by such guardians or guardian, so far as may be necessary, for the maintenance and support of such child during its minority, and the balance, if any, to be paid to such child upon its reaching the age of twenty-one years. Sixth: It is my will that all said legacies be paid free from any deduction or tax, and that none of the legacies shall draw interest until after two years from my death. Seventh: All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both real and personal, I give, devise and bequesth to the Trustees hereinafter named, and their successors in trust, to divide the same into seven equal shares and to hold said respective shares upon the following trusts and uses: 1. I direct my said Trustees to hold one of said shares in trust, to safely invest the same, and to pay the net income thereof, in whole or in part in their absolute discretion, quarterly, or oftener, to my said son Frederick W. Wood during his life, or to allow the same to accumulate and be added to principle. At the decease of my said son Frederick, I direct my said Trustees to pay over the whole of said trust fund, with any accumulations thereof, discharged of all trusts, to such person or persons as my said son shall by his last will name and appoint; and in default of such appointment to convey the same to the children of my said son in equal shares to each, the issue of any deceased child or children to take the parent's share by right of representation. In the absence of any child or children, or issue of any deceased child or children, then I direct my said Trustees, in the absence of any appointment by said son Frederick, to convey said trust fund, discharged of all trusts, to those persons who, at the time of said son's death would be my heirs at law according to the laws of Massachusetts. 2. (Same as above - son Frank L. Wood.) 3. (Same as above - daughter Ada B. Wood)
4. (Same as above - daughter Jessie G. Wood) 5. (Same as above - daughter Fanny A. Wood) 6. (Same as above - daughter Antoinette S. J. Wood) 7. (Same as above - son Alexander H. Wood) Eighth: But if any of my said seven children shall die before me, then I give, devise, and bequesth that child's share, to wit, one seventh of the residue of my property, free of all trusts, to the children of such deceased child in equal share to each, the issue of any deceased child to take the parent's share by right of representation... Ninth: The several trust share shall be fixed by said Trustees in their absolute discretion, and they may take undivided interests in any property that I may leave in establishing the several trusts, and they may manage said Trusts separately, or together, two or more, as they may see fit. Tenth: I desire that after my death my homestead at Savin Hill shall remain as a home for such of my children as shall desire to live there, and I therefore empower my Executors and Trustees to allow such children to continue to occupy the said homestead after my death without the payment of rent, each child who lives there contributing its share towards taxes on, and repairs, insurance and maintenance of said house and land, but I give my Executors and Trustees full power to sell said homestead and the land belonging therewith, or any part of said land, whenever they shall deem it wise and expedient so to do. Eleventh: I hereby appoint Francis Peabody Jr., and Charles S. Rackemann, both of Milton, guardians of such of my children as shall not have reached the age of twenty-one years at my death, such guardianship to continue during the child's minority, and it is my desire that such guardians shall not be required to give a surety or sureties upon their official bonds. Twelfth: I hereby appoint said Francis Peabody Jr., and said Charles S. Rackemann, Executors of this Will; and said Francis Peabody Jrd., Marshall S. P. Pollard and said Charles S. Rackemann, Turstees under this will, and I request that they be exempt from giving surety or sureties upon their official bonds, whether as Executors or Trustees. I give both to my Executors and Trustees and to the survivor of them respectively as full and absolute discretionary rights and powers as to the sale, mortgage, lease, and any other disposition of any of my property, real or personal, as they or he would have if they or he were the sole and absolute beneficial owners or owner thereof in fee simple, and no purchaser or other person dealting with them in good faith shall be required to see to the application of any moneys. Thirteenth: I direct that, in addition to the usual compensation heretofore allowed in Massachusetts by way of commission, my Executors, Trustees and Guardians be fully compensated for any extra or unusual service. Fourteenth: I desire that the number of Executors of, and of Trustees under this will shall not be fewer than two so long as there are any duties to be discharged by said Executors or Turstees; and I declare that the words "my Executors" "my said Executors" and "my Trustees" and "my said Trustees" wherever hereinbefore occurring shall be construed and taken to mean the Executors or Trustees for the time being, whether original or substituted. In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of June A.D. 1899. Signed - Alexander H. Wood Signed, sealed, published and declared as and for his last will and testament by the above named Alexander H. Wood, in the presence of us, who at his request, and in his presence, and in the prsence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. Signed: Sarah S. Dow, William C. Emery, Daniel D. Filbert(?), M.D. He first married Frances J. Sealy, daughter of John Sealy & Eliza, 8 Sep 1869 in Boston, Suffolk, Mass. Born Approx 1844 in England. Died Before 1880. From IGI, Frances Sealy, daughter of John and Eliza Sealy, married 8 Sep 1869 Boston,Suffolk, Mass., Alexander H. Wood.
From 1870 United States Federal Census, Frances J. Wood was born abt 1844 in England, was 26 years old, and living in Boston Ward 16, Suffolk, Massachusets. Died before 1880 Census, Alexander is listed as Widowed. The mother of the children's birthplace is given as England. Frances perhaps died near the time of the birth of daughter Jessie in 1875. (Interesting to note that Alexander's brother George Wood and his wife Margaret Piercy had a daughter born in 14 Mar 1875 named "Fanny Seeley Wood"; and the next child born to Alexander was named "Frances".) 31 i. Frederick W. Wood 32 ii. Frank L. Wood 33 iii. Ada B. Wood 34 iv. Jessie G. Wood He second married (Unknown). 35 i. Frances A. "Fanny" Wood 36 ii. Antoinette S. J. Wood 37 iii. Alexander H. Wood Jr. 11. George Wood. Son of Peter Wood & Janet "Jessie" Cleghorn. Born 27 Dec 1838 in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Christen 10 Feb 1839 in Eckford, Roxburghshire. Died 5 Oct 1890 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire (Researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004): 1838 Peter Wood Mason Ormiston and Jess Cleghorn his wife their child Born the 27th Decr 1838 and Bapt. 10th Feby 1839 named George." From Files of The Gleaner of 1887: New Residence Mr George Wood had his house about finished. It is large and commodious, and has a beautiful situation near the lake. He is an expert angler and keeps a fine large boat... He married Margaret "Maggie" Piercy, daughter of Matthew Piercy & Agnes Moffitt, 20 Apr 1867 in Waverley House, Fredericton By Rev. Dr. John M. Brooke. Born 2 Jul 1849 in Harvey, NB. Christen 29 Nov 1849 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 19 Feb 1889 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From Headquarters, 24 Apr 1867: "Married Waverley House, 20th inst., by Rev. Dr. Brooke, George Wood and Miss Margaret Piercy, both of Harvey Settlement." Witnesses to marriage were Robert Swan and Emmeline Smith. 38 i. Peter Seaman Cleghorn Wood 39 ii. Agnes Moffit "Aggie" Wood 40 iii. Jessie Wood 41 iv. Elizabeth Piercy "Lizzie" Wood 42 v. Fanny Seely Wood 43 vi. Laura Isabella Wood 44 vii. Mary Ellen Wood 45 viii. George Thomas Alvard Wood 46 ix. Antoinetta Alexandrina "Nettie" Wood 47 x. George "Archie" Bower Wood
12. Agnes Cleghorn. Daughter of William Cleghorn & Jessie. Born 1841 in Roxburghshire, Scotland. Age 3 months in 1841 Census, Roxburghshire, Scotland. 13. Elizabeth "Bess" Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 1845 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Died 28 Feb 1929 in Forest City, Maine. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From newspaper obituary (1929): Dead At Forest City Mrs Bessie Morrow, of South Tweedside, Passes Away at Age of 83 Years South Tweedside, March 16 -- The community of South Tweedside was deeply saddened when it was learned that Mrs Bessie Morrow, one of its oldest and most highly esteemed residents, had passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Brooks, Forest City, Maine, February 29th, at the age of 83 years. Mrs Morrow was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and came to Canada 73 years ago. She had been in poor health and was a patient at Victoria Hospital for some time. She leaves to mourn their loss one son, James, of Tweedside, and one daughter, Mrs John Brooks, of Forest City; her husband having predeceased her 33 years; several grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. Her remains were brought to Harvey and taken to the Presbyterian church, of which deceased was a lifelong member. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. E. Knight. The choir rendered Safe in the Arms of Jesus, Face to Face, and Will the Circle Be Unbroken. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The pallbearers were four grandsons, Roy Morrow, Wallace Morrow, William Morrow and Harry Brooks. Interment was made in the Manners Sutton cemetery. She married William Benjamin Morrow, 22 Mar 1864 in Harvey, York Co. By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 1832 in Ireland. Died 3 Apr 1895 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Religion Presbyterian. According to the 1871 Census, William was born in Ireland. From York Co NB Marriage Register C 1850-1866 (PANB): Witnesses to marriage of William Morrow and Elizabeth Cleghorn were George Wood and George Cleghorn. William Benjamin Morrow and his wife Bess Cleghorn farmed in South Tweedside, and had two children: Jim and Agnes. 48 i. James William "Jim" Morrow 49 ii. Agnes Jane Morrow 14. Jane "Jean" Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 3 May 1846 in Scotland. Died 13 Mar 1919 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From newspaper obituary (1919) Mrs John Bell Harvey Station, March 14 -- Jane Bell, wife of John Bell, of South Tweedside, died at her residence there yesterday morning after a short illness. She was seventy-three years of age and leaves her husband, five sons and two daughters. The sons are William Bell and Edmund Bell, of
South Tweedside and Eastman Bell, James Bell and Charles Bell, residing at the Lake Road Settlement and Mrs Jas Morecraft of the Lake Road Settlement, and Mrs Norman Messer, of Tweedside. She married John Alexander "Jack" Bell, son of William Bell & Janet Oliver, 16 Jul 1867 in York Co., NB. Born 3 May 1847 in Harvey. Christen 27 Jun 1847 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 8 Jul 1922. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From New Brunswick Reporter, 26 Jul 1867: "Married 16th inst. by Rev. J. Lathern, John Bell, Harvey (York Co.) and Miss Jane Cleghorn, same place." Jack and his wife Jean settled on Lot 13A in South Tweedside. They had 12 children. (Further information on this family in Chapter 3 of the book, "George Cleghorn and Descendants 1819-1982" compiled by Ruth Cleghorn.) 50 i. William A. "Bill" Bell 51 ii. Agnes Eva Bell 52 iii. George Bell 53 iv. Reuben Eastman Bell 54 v. Janet Oliver Bell 55 vi. John Eastman "Easty" Bell 56 vii. James Robert Bell 57 viii. Charles Alexander Bell 58 ix. Amy Jane "Janie" Bell 59 x. Frederick Bell 60 xi. Beatrice Victoria Bell 61 xii. George Edward "Ed" Bell 15. Jessie May "Jess" Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 24 Jun 1848 in Scotland. Died 18 May 1925. After Jess married Arch Chisholm she lived for a while in Lawrence Station, then moved back to South Tweedside where she lived until she died of a stroke. Her oldest two children, Fred and Walter lived with their grandmother Cleghorn and retained the Cleghorn name. Jess had four children: Fred, Walter, George and Eva. She married Archibald Chisholm. Born 5 Aug. Died 1925. 62 i. George "Frederick" Cleghorn 63 ii. Walter Cleghorn 64 iii. George Herbert Chisholm 65 iv. Eva Louisa Chisholm 16. George "Dode" Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 28 Aug 1851 in Scotland. Died 22 Jun 1919. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. George and his wife Elizabeth Moffitt were farmers in South Tweedside, and had eleven children. He married Elizabeth "Bess" Moffitt, daughter of Andrew Moffitt & Margaret "Jane" Piercy. Born 11 Mar 1857 in Harvey, York Co, NB. Died 30 Jul 1938 in South Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From newspaper obituary - undated: Mrs E. Cleghorn Dead Well Known South Tweedside Woman, Invalid for Nine Years Died at Home. South Tweedside, NB, Aug 4--This community was deeply grieved on Saturday, July 30th,
when Mrs Elizabeth Cleghorn died at the age of 81 years after a long illness. The late Mrs Cleghorn was a woman of fine qualities, generous and patient through her nine years of being confined to her home, she was loved by all who knew her and her passing has left a vacancy that will be hard to fill. She leaves to mourn their loss, four daughters, Mrs J. A. Duplessis of Sherbrooke, Que., Mrs F. J. Smith, Greenville, Me., Mrs Celia J. Stiles, Oakfield, Me., and Mrs Arthur Cleghorn with whom she lived and one son, George of Tweedside. The funeral was held on Monday at 2:30 from her late home, the service was conducted by Rev. G. E. Knight of Saint John, which was most comforting to the relatives and others who gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased and sympathy for the bereaved family. The hymns sang were Lead Kindly Light, Does Jesus Care, and a solo Good Night Here, Good Morning up There by Rev. G. E. Knight. There were many beautiful floral tributes from friends and relatives including sprays from the family. The pallbearers were Edward Morrow, Russell and Chester Cleghorn, William Moffitt, Irvine Moffitt and Manzer Moffitt. Interment was made in Manners Sutton Cemetery. 66 i. George Alexander "Jordy" Cleghorn 67 ii. Ida Jane Cleghorn 68 iii. Christina A. Cleghorn 69 iv. Eva Isobel Cleghorn 70 v. Andrew Moffitt Cleghorn 71 vi. Lila Elizabeth Cleghorn 72 vii. Rose Ella "Rosy" Cleghorn 73 viii. Celia Jessie Cleghorn 74 ix. Tina Agnes Cleghorn 75 x. Wallace Alward Cleghorn 76 xi. Cora Victoria Cleghorn 17. John "Joak" Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 25 Mar 1852. Died 4 May 1940. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. There are three birth dates for John, not sure which is correct: 25 Mar 1952 (family record), 14 Mar 1854 (church record), and 1853 (census record). John and his wife Margaret Ann Piercy were farmers in South Tweedside, and had nine children. From newspaper item, undated: South Tweedside Couple Married Sixty-one Years Mr and Mrs John Cleghorn Honored by Friends and Relatives. Harvey Station, Oct 18 -- Mr and Mrs John Cleghorn of South Tweedside observed the sixtyfirst anniversary of their marriage at their home Sunday and received congratulations and good wishes. Last night about 60 friends and relatives gathered at their home and spent an enjoyable evening with cards, music and dancing. Eastman Bell and Edward James furnished violin music, accompanied on the guitar by Mrs Stanley Hamilton of Magaguadavic. During the evening many gifts were presented the honored couple including a beautiful three tier wedding cake, surmounted by a miniature bride and groom, made by Mrs Wesley Cleghorn and Mrs Russell Swan. Mr Cleghorn was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, 86 years ago, but came to Tweedside when a small child. His parents were George and Agnes (Hogg) Cleghorn, pioneers of Tweedside. Mrs Cleghorn who is also 86, was born at Coburn, the daughter of Thomas and Margaret (Tait) Piercy.
They were married in St. Stephen by Rev. Mr Gould, Oct 16th, 1877, following which they returned to South Tweedside where they cleared a farm out of virgin forest, building a home which they have occupied ever since, and rearing a family of nine children, four of whom are living. Thomas Cleghorn of McAdam Junction; Charles Cleghorn, Lake Road; Wesley Cleghorn, Harvey Station, and Elvin Cleghorn of South Tweedside. Mr and Mrs Cleghorn have always been highly respected citizens and both have a host of warm friends who for a number of years have made it a custom to gather at the Cleghorn home on the anniversary of their marriage. Both are life long members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Cleghorn suffered a serious illness last spring but is fully recovered and was able to entertain her guests last evening. Mr Cleghorn is at present confined to his bed but received callers all evening, greeting all in his usual cheery manner. Among those who attended from outside points were Mrs Agnes Brooks of Forest City, Me., a niece of Mr Cleghorn; Mr and Mrs Thomas Cleghorn and Mr and Mrs Donald Thorburn, McAdam; Mr and Mrs Walter Cleghorn of Butte, Montana, and Mrs Thompson of Salmon Creek, NB. He married Margaret Ann Piercy, daughter of Thomas Piercy & Margaret Tait, 16 Oct 1877 in St. Stephen By Rev. Gould. Born 15 Apr 1852 in Coburn, York Co., NB. Died 27 Aug 1942 in South Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian. From newspaper obituary - 1942: Mrs John Cleghorn Died in Tweedside Was One of Pioneers of South Tweedside--Was 90 Years of Age. Harvey Station, Aug 28 -- The death yesterday morning of Mrs Margaret Ann Cleghorn, aged 90 years, at her home in South Tweedside removes one of the oldest residents of the community. Mrs Cleghorn, who was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Tait) Piercy, was born at Coburn, NB, and lived there until her marriage to John Cleghorn, Oct 16, 1877, when she removed to South Tweedside. There they cleared a farm out of virgin forest, erected a home and reared a family of nine children, three of whom are living, Thomas of McAdam, Charles of Lake Road, and Elvin of South Tweedside. Mrs Cleghorn was a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church. She was well known and highly regarded by a wide circle of friends. Mr Cleghorn passed away two years ago at the age of 88 years, and since that time Mrs Cleghorn had been in failing health due to advancing age. In addition to her sons she is survived by a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral was held this afternoon. Following prayers at her home a service was held in Knox Presbyteriah Church at 3 o'clock. In the absence of the minister of the church, Rev. A. O. McLean, the service was conducted by Rev. J. F. MacKay of St. Paul's United Church, McAdam. A choir composed of Mrs Lorne Morrow, Miss Evelyn Martin, Andrew McCullough and G. Wesley Coburn sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Abide With Me." Miss Florence Coburn was organist. The pallbearers were Harold Cleghorn, Alton Cleghorn, Donald Thorburn and Colin Cleghorn. Interment was made in the cemetery at Manners-Sutton. 77 i. George Thomas "Tommy" Cleghorn 78 ii. Robert Alexander "Bob" Cleghorn 79 iii. Charles Cleghorn 80 iv. John "Wesley" Cleghorn 81 v. James William "Jim" Cleghorn 82 vi. Walter Ervine Cleghorn 83 vii. Elvin John Cleghorn
84 viii. Leonard Milledge Cleghorn 85 ix. Margaret "Maggie" Cleghorn 18. Alexander "Sandy" Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 25 Jan 1855 in South Tweedside. Died 23 Jan 1942. Buried in Brockway Union Cemetery. Sandy and his wife Rachel Breen lived on Flume Ridge. They had nine children. He married Rachel L. Breen, daughter of William Breen & Orr. Born 10 Feb 1861. Died 19 Sep 1926 in Flume Ridge, NB. Buried in Brockway Union Cemetery. From newspaper obituary, (1926): Mrs Alex Cleghorn The community at Flume Ridge was shocked to learn of the death of Mrs Alex Cleghorn which occurred at her home at Flume Ridge, Sunday at noon, September 19. Mrs Cleghorn had been in poor health for the past three years. Last April she was stricken with a stroke of paralysis from which she never recovered. She bore her lingering illness very patiently. She is survived by her sorrowing husband, five sons and four daughters, Joseph and George of Flume Ridge, William and Alexander of St. Stephen, Neil of Lawrence Station, Mrs Wilbert Johnson at Lawrence, Mrs Chester Babcock of Newton, Mass., Mrs Roy Christie of Harvey and Mrs Fred Milliken who was with her through her long illness. She was of cheerful disposition always ready to help others and devoted to her home and family. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and had a large circle of friends. The funeral took place from her home Tuesday at 2:30 and was largely attended. The service at the house was conducted by Rev Wm Armstrong of Waweig. Her favorite hymns were sung. The flowers were beautiful, including a pillow from the family, also one from her daughter, Mrs Babcock, whose health prevented her fom coming home. The remains were laid in her last resting place at Brockway cemetery. The pall bearers were her sons, Joseph, George, Will and Alexander. Much sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones in the loss of a kind wife and loving mother. Mrs Cleghorn was sixty-five years of age and of her own family a sister and a brother survive, Mrs George Acheson and David Breen both of St. Stephen. 86 i. Joseph Wellington "Joe" Cleghorn 87 ii. George Frederick Cleghorn 88 iii. William John "Willie" Cleghorn 89 iv. Alexander Herbert "Tanie" Cleghorn 90 v. Ethel Charlotte Cleghorn 91 vi. Maude Agnes Cleghorn 92 vii. Neil Guy Cleghorn 93 viii. Mary Elizabeth "Mamie" Cleghorn 94 ix. Jessie Mildred May Cleghorn 19. William "Bill" Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 13 Jan 1857 in Tweedside. Died 20 Oct 1913. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Bill and his wife Betty lived in South Tweedside for a while, and later moved to Flume Ridge. He married Barbara Elizabeth "Betty" Piercy, daughter of Thomas Piercy & Margaret Tait, 9 Jan 1889. Born 1853 in Harvey. Died 27 Oct 1918 in Thomaston. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From newspaper obituary, (1918):
Mrs Wm Cleghorn The death of Mrs Wm Cleghorn occurred October 27th at the home of her daughter, Mrs Amos Dorcas, Thomaston. The late Mrs Cleghorn was sixty-five years of age and is survived by one daughter, Mrs Amos Dorcas, two sisters and two brothers. The sisters are Mrs Elisha Embleton, Harvey, and Mrs John Cleghorn, Tweedside; the brothers are George Piercy, Harvey, and Robert Piercy, Rumford Falls, Me. Interment was made in the Harvey cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. McGuire, McAdam. 95 i. Thomas Piercy 96 ii. Margaret Agnes "Maggie" Cleghorn 97 iii. Mary Elizabeth "Jane" Cleghorn 20. Agnes "Aggie" Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 5 May 1859 in South Tweedside. Died 9 Jul 1950 in Fort Benton, Montana. Before she was married, Agnes went to Montana to help a family on their journey to Montana. She was married in Montana and had six children. Her family and descendants remained in Montana. She married Joseph Noah Ethier, 12 Nov 1881 in Fort Benton, Montana. Born 1 Jan 1852 in St. Jerome, Quebec. Died 2 Jun 1916 in Montana. 98 i. George Felix Ethier 99 ii. Rose Franklin Ethier 100 iii. Helen Pearl Ethier 101 iv. Josephine Virginia Ethier 102 v. Marguerite "Camille" Ethier 103 vi. Mary "Lucille" Ethier 21. Robert "Bob" Cleghorn. Son of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 25 Jul 1862 in South Tweedside. Died 30 Apr 1917. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Robert and Mary lived on the homestead on the hill in South Tweedside. They had ten children. He married Mary Jane James, daughter of Edward "Ned" James & Janet "Jeanette" Wood, 26 Jun 1895 in Charlotte Co., NB. Born 28 Jul 1874 in Tweedside. Died 17 Sep 1936 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Newspaper obituary 1936: Mrs M. Cleghorn Dead Well Knows Resident of South Tweedside, Ill only Two Weeks. South Tweedside, NB, Sept 21 -- This community was deeply grieved on Thursday, Sept 17th when the angel of death claimed from its midst, Mrs Mary Cleghorn, after an illness of two weeks. The late Mrs Cleghorn was a woman of fine qualities, generous and patient, and a general favorite with all who knew her, old and young alike, and her death has left a vacancy that will be hard to fill. She leaves to mourn their loss seven sons, Herbie of Durham Bridge, Ray of Woodstock, and Harry, Russell, Stewart, Chester and Glen, at home and one daughter, Helen. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from her late home where prayers were said by Rev Mr Kirkland to Knox Presbyterian Church, Harvey, where service was conducted by Mr Kirkland which was most comforting to the relataives and others who gathered to pay their last respects to deceased and sympathy for the bereaved family. The pall bearers were sons of the deceased, Herbie, Ray, Russell, Staewart, Chester, and Glen.
Surviving are five sisters, Mrs D. McCullough, Harvey, Mrs Henry Wentworth, Bangor, Me., Mrs Oswald Martin, and Mrs Della Martin, Ontario, Mrs Harry Edwards, New York, and six brothers, Richard and Thomas James of St. Stephen, Edward and Cliffort James, Tweedside, Peter James Fredericton, and Frank in the West. 104 i. George "Herbert" Cleghorn 105 ii. Edward "Raymond" Cleghorn 106 iii. Henry Robert "Harry" Cleghorn 107 iv. Russel Alexander Cleghorn 108 v. Jane Agnes "Bertha" Cleghorn 109 vi. Stewart Thatcher Cleghorn 110 vii. (Infant Son) Cleghorn 111 viii. Chester William Cleghorn 112 ix. Glenwood Libby "Glen" Cleghorn 113 x. Mary "Helen" Cleghorn 22. Julia Ann Cleghorn. Daughter of George Cleghorn & Agnes Hogg. Born 22 Nov 1864 in South Tweedside. Died 23 Nov 1936. Julia Ann was born in South Tweedside, She and her first husband, Jack Hay lived for a while in Patton, Maine. Her second husband, Dick Gallagher was a blacksmith, and worked for some time in Maine, later in Fredericton, then in Burtts Corner. Julia Ann was buried in the Harvey Settlement Cemetery, but was later moved to Burtts Corner Cemetery. From newspaper obituary (1936) Mrs Richard Gallagher Harvey Station -- The death of Julia Ann Gallagher beloved wife of Richard Gallagher, occurred at her home early Monday morning, Nov. 23rd, 1936 after a lingering illness. The late Mrs Gallagher was 72 years old and was a woman of fine qualities and well loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by friends and relatives. She leaves to mourn her husband, three daughters, Mae of Boston; Mrs Peter James of Saint John and Lenna of Boston, Mass. The funeral was held from her late home on Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock where prayers were said by Rev Mr Kirkland to Knox Presbyterian Church were service was conducted by Mr Kirkland. The hymns sung were Safe in the Arms of Jesus and Rock of Ages. The floral tributes were beautiful. The pall bearers were nephews of the deceased, Russell Cleghorn, Chester Cleghorn, Harry Cleghorn, Almont Cleghorn, Walter Cleghorn and Ferbie Cleghorn; surviving are two brothers, Sandy Cleghorn of Flume Ridge and Jack Cleghorn of South Tweedside. Interment was made in the Harvey Cemetery. She first married John James "Jack" Hay, son of William "Billy" Hay & Sarah "Sally" Dorcas, 19 Sep 1887 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. A. J. Mowatt. Born Approx 1854 in Harvey. Occupation Farmer, Blacksmith. Witnesses to marriage were Wm Mentrum and Bessie S. Mowatt. 114 i. Sarah "Sadie" Hay 115 ii. Thomas Hay 116 iii. Lenna Hay 117 iv. Celia Hay
She second married Richard "Dick" Gallagher. Died 1 Nov 1943. Buried in Burtts Corner Cemetery. Occupation Blacksmith. Fourth Generation ************************************************** 23. Peter Wood. Son of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 30 Sep 1850 in Scotland. Died 8 Mar 1913 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Surveyor. Religion Presbyterian. From parochial registers of Eckford in Roxburghshire (Researched by Bruce Elliott, 2004): "1850 Peter Wood Hedger Ormiston and Mary Moffat his wife their child Born 30th Sept 1850 and Bapt. Named Peter." Copied from newspaper obituary - 1913: Peter Wood Harvey Station, March 11 -- Peter Wood, sixty-three years old, died on Saturday at his home here from an attack of heart trouble, complicated with asthma. For the past two years he had been suffering from asthma and was confined to his home for the last month. He was the eldest son of the late Peter Wood, of Tweedside, and was a native of England. He emigrated to this country while very young, with his father, who was a surveyor. The son also learned the same profession. Mr Wood was very highly respected, being a man of kind disposition and upright in character. He leaves a widow, who is a sister of Councillor Thompson, of this parish, and two daughters, Mrs Harry Swan of McAdam and Mrs Frank Coburn, of this place; three sisters, Mrs Edward James and Mrs Jas. T. Swan of Tweedside and Mrs Craig of McAdam, and one brother, George, of Tweedside, surviving him. The funeral took place on Monday, being very largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. M. J. Macpherson, of the Presbyterian Church of which the deceased was a faithful member. Peter Wood Jr. died 8 Mar 1913, age 62 yrs. 5 mo. 8 days. He married Jane "Jennie" Thompson, daughter of John Thompson & Isabella Swan, 11 Jul 1877 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke. Born 1 Aug 1847 in Harvey. Christen 22 Aug 1847 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 15 Jun 1926 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Witnesses to marriage were Robert Thompson and Jessie C. Wood. 118 i. Lena Isabelle Wood 119 ii. Mary "Mayme" Wood 24. Janet "Jeanette" Wood. Daughter of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 21 Apr 1853 in Harvey. Died 11 Oct 1913. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Janet died 11 Oct 1913, age 60 yrs. 5 mo. 21 days. She married Edward "Ned" James, son of Richard James & Catherine, 2 Nov 1869 in St. Paul's Church, Fredericton By Rev. John M. Brooke. Born 1843 in England. Died 18 Sep 1923 in Pokiok. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Game Warden And Fish Warden. Religion Presbyterian. Witnesses to marriage were Peter Wood and Rebecca A. Armour. Copied from newspaper obituary - 1923: Edward James At an early hour Tuesday, Sept 18, Edward James passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs H. T. Wentworth, with whom he made his home. Born in 1843, he was the only son of Mr
and Mrs Richard James and came with them from England at the age of 11 years and settled in Tweedside where he lived until about five years ago. He was a kindly man known to his most intimate friends as "Pop", of a cheery disposition, ever ready to give a helping hand, and he made hosts of friends and kept their friendship. He was game warden and fish warden for 18 years and was never as happy as when he was in the woods. He married Miss Janet Wood, daughter of Peter Wood, who predeceased him ten years ago. They had fourteen children, including three pair of twins, all of whom survive him; Mrs James Morrow and Mrs Mary Cleghorn, of South Tweedside; Mrs D. McCullough, of Coburn; Peter, of Onawa, Me.; Lee, of McAdam; Frank, of Wisconsin; Mrs W. H. Edwards, of New York; Mrs O. Martin and Mrs F. Martin, of Ontario; Richard and Thomas, of St. Stephen; Mrs H. T. Wentworth, of Pokiok and Edward and Clifford, at home; hosts of grand children and five great-grandchildren. 120 i. Richard James (Twin) 121 ii. Elizabeth Scott "Liz" James (Twin) 122 iii. Thomas Fee James 123 iv. Mary Jane James 124 v. Lavina James 125 vi. Frank Alexander James 126 vii. Ada Gladstone James 127 viii. Peter Wood James 128 ix. John "Edward" James (Twin) 129 x. Margaret Ann "Annie" James (Twin) 130 xi. Jessie James 131 xii. George "Clifford" James (Twin) 132 xiii. Rena Idella "Della" James (Twin) 133 xiv. Lee James 25. John Wood. Son of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 2 Oct 1855 in Harvey. Died 14 Mar 1873 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. From Daily News, 19 Mar 1873: "Died Manners Sutton (York Co.) Friday, 14th, John Wood, age 17, second son of Deputy Peter Wood." John died 14 Mar 1873, age 17 yrs. 5 mo. 13 days. 26. Jessie Cleghorn Wood. Daughter of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 30 Jan 1858 in Harvey. Died 14 Mar 1916. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Jessie died 14 Mar 1916, age 58 yrs. 1 mo. 14 days. She married James T. Swan, son of Alexander Swan & Mary Taylor, 22 Jan 1878. Born 2 Apr 1849 in England. Died 28 Sep 1925 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. Ref: Jocelean Swan Hall and Margaret Swan Crozier, "The Swan Family", 1980, p.. 134 i. Wilbert Alexander Swan 135 ii. Russell Peter Swan 136 iii. Edmond Stephen Swan 137 iv. Mary Elizabeth "Pearl" Swan 27. Mary Wood. Daughter of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 8 May 1860. Died May 1952 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. (Mary died May 1952, age 92 yrs.)
Newspaper obituary - 1952: Mrs Mary Craig McAdam -- Mrs Mary Craig, 93, died at Harvey after a lengthy illness. She was born at Tweedside, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Peter Wood. Her husband, John Craig, died a number of years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church, McAdam and a life member of St. Paul's Missionary Society. She is survived by one son, George Craig, McAdam; a daughter, Mrs Irene McCullough, Coral Gables, Florida; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral was held from St. Andrew's United Church, Harvey, with the pastor Rev. _. L. Rose officiating, assisted by Rev. D. C. Johnstone of St. Paul's United Church, McAdam. Pallbearers were Harry Swan, Harris Murray, Roy Murray and Joseph Golding, of McAdam. Interment was in Harvey Cemetery. She married John Walter Craig, 2 Oct 1883 in York Co., NB By William Tippett, Methodist. Born 1856. Died 1890. Witnesses to marriage were John Pagan and Wm Tippett. 138 i. Minnie May Wood 139 ii. George Frederick Craig 140 iii. Mary Irene "Rena" Craig 28. Julia Ann Cecilia Wood. Daughter of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 1 Mar 1863. Died 15 Jul 1905. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Julia Ann Cecilia died 15 Jul 1905, age 42 yrs. 4 mo. 15 days. She married James Bell Messer, son of William Messer & Margaret Bell, 31 Jan 1883 in York Co., NB By Robert Nairn, Presbyterian. Born 27 May 1857 in Tweedside. Died 21 Sep 1917 in Tweedside. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Witnesses to marriage were George Thomas Wood and Alice B. Messer. Copied from newspaper obituary: James Messer Harvey Station, Sept. 22 -- James Messer, a well known resident of Tweedside, died at his home there yesterday morning after a long illness. He was the eldest son of the late William Messer, of Tweedside, and was in the sixty-first year of his age. His wife died some years ago. He is also survived by a number of brothers and sisters. Among them are William Messer and John Messer, of Tweedside. 141 i. William Elmer Messer 142 ii. Mary Isabella "Mayme" Messer 143 iii. Peter Alexander "Sandy" Messer 144 iv. James Allan Messer 145 v. John "Wesley" Messer 146 vi. Margaret Ann "Cecilia" Messer 147 vii. Minnie May Messer 148 viii. Ella Louise Messer 149 ix. Jessie Elizabeth Messer 150 x. Jennie "Estella" Messer 151 xi. Julius "Edison" Messer
29. George Thomas Wood. Son of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 16 Apr 1865 in Harvey. Died 30 Apr 1931. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer. George died 30 Apr 1931, age 66 yrs. 14 days. He married Elizabeth Messer, daughter of Walter Messer & Isabella Speedy, 22 Dec 1886 in Harvey, York Co. By J. A. McLean, Presbyterian. Born 8 Nov 1864 in Harvey. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 8 Jul 1920 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian. Witnesses to marriage were Mrs Isabella Messer and Peter Wood. 152 i. John Alexander "Sandy" Wood 153 ii. Walter "Wallace" Wood 154 iii. Peter L. Wood 155 iv. Sadie May Boyd Wood 156 v. Bertha Isabell Wood 30. Elizabeth Scott Wood. Daughter of Peter Wood & Mary Moffitt. Born 11 Jul 1867 in Harvey. Died 27 Dec 1868 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Elizabeth Scott Wood died 27 Dec 1868, age 1 yr. 5 mo. 16 days. 31. Frederick W. Wood. Son of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & Frances J. Sealy. Eldest son of Alexander H. Wood. (From Alexander's Will.) 32. Frank L. Wood. Son of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & Frances J. Sealy. Born Approx 1870 in Boston, MA. 33. Ada B. Wood. Daughter of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & Frances J. Sealy. Born Approx 1874 in Boston, MA. In 1900 United States Federal Census, Ada B. Wood lived in Boston Ward 20, Suffolk, Massachusetts, age 26, born about 1874 in Massachusetts, and was head of the household. Others members of the household were: Jessie G. Wood, 25; Francis C. Wood, 17, Aneta S. G. Wood, 10; Alexander H. Wood, 8; May Driscoll, 37; and Elizabeth M. Dalton, 24. (Aneta S. G. Wood no doubt is Antoinette S. J. Wood, who was 10 years old in 1900.) 34. Jessie G. Wood. Daughter of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & Frances J. Sealy. Born Approx 1875 in Boston, MA. 35. Frances A. "Fanny" Wood. Daughter of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & (Unknown). Born Approx 1883 in Suffolk, Massachusetts. In the 1900 United States Federal Census, Frances C. Wood was 17 years old, and living with sisters and brothers: Ada B. Wood, 26; Jessie G. Wood, 25, Aneta S. G. Wood, 10; and Alexander H. Wood, 8. Others in the household were May Driscoll, 37, and Elizabeth M. Dalton, 24. 36. Antoinette S. J. Wood. Daughter of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & (Unknown). Born 17 Mar 1890 in Dorchester, Mass. At time of application for US Passport, Antoinette was living at Chesteint Hill, Brookline, Mass. Passport was issued 29 Aug 1917. Birth date: 17 Mar 1890. Father Name: Alexander H. Wood, Father's Birth Location: Kelso, Scotland. 37. Alexander H. Wood Jr. Son of Alexander H. Wood Sr. & (Unknown). Born Approx 1892 in