Settlements
The Harvey Rural Community covers many early settlements which are listed here. To this day, many people still refer to their hometown by the name of the original settlement.
The Harvey Rural Community covers many early settlements which are listed here. To this day, many people still refer to their hometown by the name of the original settlement.
Overview of churches in the Harvey Rural Community.
Discover the rich history of the Harvey region through its many monuments, honoring significant events, settlements, and individuals.
York Woolen Mills, taken abt. 1910. The mill was first started in 1857 by George Lister who was one of the original grant holders in the Harvey area. Over the
Originally published in The Officers’ Quarters, a publication of the York Sunbury Historical Society “There are Black people buried on my property,” blurted Wilma Donnelly, a senior member of the
Winston Gamblin, affectionately known as “Winnie,” has been a cornerstone of the Village of Harvey for decades. In 1986, he became the owner of the historic WWE Smith Country Store,
The Harvey Rural Community boasts a rich and varied history, with many historical artifacts handed down through generations. To help preserve this valuable heritage, Harvey Heritage has established a virtual museum showcasing local artifacts. For more information, please contact us.
The public school system in New Brunswick did not fully develop until 1872 when The Common Schools Act of 1871 was enacted by the New Brunswick government. Through this bill,
This map of Harvey Station was published in the Atlas of York County, New Brunswick in 1878. The St. Andrews Road through the village and the Fredericton Road are now
This photo is of a one room schoolhouse located on Tweedside Road, located next to the L.O.B.A. Hall, formerly a church. Children from grades one to six were taught there.
Located near the present-day T junction of the Tweedside Road and Route 3 in the Harvey Rural Community, the Manners Sutton “Swamp” School consisted of a single room with two outhouses in the back, and a woodshed. This simple yet functional structure served its purpose well for nearly eight decades.
The Harvey Settlement was established by settlers from the River Tweed area of the Scottish/English border who came on the ship, the Cornelius of Sunderland in 1837. They were originally
Harvey Rural Community boasts a region of over 10 lakes and numerous waterways.
Poster highlighting interesting facts about the Jersey cattle industry in Harvey New Brunswick.
Residents living around the lakes in Harvey RC have formed associations to address the various issues affecting our lakes and work towards their preservation and protection.
George Hood (1796-1881) came over from Ireland and settled in the Magaguadavic area around 1820. He first married Sarah McKee (1812-1838) then Frances Blaney (1821-1891). Top: Brownie camera photo of
Undated tintype images, mostly in paper sleeves, of the Speedy family of Northumberland, England region who settled in Harvey in 1842. Clockwise from top left. “Grandfather Speedy” Thomas Speedy (1815-1900);
Thomas Craigs (1770-1860) came to Harvey with his second wife, Margaret Patterson (1780-1843) in 1841 following some of their sons. The name, Craigs eventually became Craig. Here are photos of
Peter Wood (1829-1897) and his wife, Mary (Moffitt) Wood (1830-1884) came from Scotland to Harvey in 1851. Here are four tin-type photos of members of the Wood family. Top Left:
Photo of an old country store that used to be on what is now known as the old Prince William Road, near King’s Landing.
Undated photo of what is believed to be Coburn’s store, run by John Ervin Coburn.
Undated photo of G.W. Coburn and Sons store (present day Berty’s Country Store).
Thomas H. Piercy. Son of Matthew Piercy & Agnes Moffitt. Born 29 Aug 1838 in Harvey, NB. Died 11 Dec 1904 in Denman Island, B.C. He married Jane Speedy, daughter
Back row: Emma Robinson, Melvin McGee, Elizabeth Robinson, Ken Robinson, Celia Coburn, Miss MacMillan, David Smith. David and Nellie Smith were brother and sister. Jim and Nellie Robinson were brother
Letter written by Jessie Cleghorn Wood to her father, Peter Wood. At the time, she was 18 years old and living in Calais, Maine.
Undated photo of the Charles Robison homestead located near the Village of Harvey.
The Riverside Presbyterian Church was built in Prince William in 1928. It was moved to King’s Landing in 2000.