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.
Agriculture
A collection of photos and documents highlighting history of agriculture in Harvey and the surrounding area.
Churches in the Harvey Rural Community
Overview of churches in the Harvey Rural Community.
Monuments in Harvey Rural Community
Discover the rich history of the Harvey region through its many monuments, honoring significant events, settlements, and individuals.
Campburn Farm Circa 1914
This farm located in Harvey York County belonged to Gilbert Robison, an award winning Jersey Cattle breeder. It is still owned within the family. Note
Horses Hauling Sleds in Winter
Caption from Amos Moffitt: “In front is Allen’s team hitched to a long sled. Farther back is George’s whitefaces team on a set of double
Thrashing Oats
Undated photo of a group of men working a belt driven thrashing machine, with oat straw being fed into the end at the left. The
Barn in Tweedside
Undated photo of the barn on the farm of Earl and Dora Swan in Tweedside. This farm is where James Robert (Jimmie) Swan and Mary Winifred (Mame)
Prize Jersey Bull
1950s photo of Silver Fern’s Gem, Junior Champion Jersey bull at the All American Jersey Show, purchased by the Harvey Jersey Club for $38. The
Jersey Cattle Show
Circa 1942 photo from a Harvey Jersey Show across from St Andrews United Church. Showmen: Gilbert Robison, Ronald Little, Marlene Robison, Arthur Cunningham, Tom Lister (seated behind Arthur
Harvey Jersey Club Field Day
Jersey daily farming became an important economic industry in Harvey in the early part of the 1900s. This photo was taken at Matthew Swan’s farm
Barn Raising
A 1954 photo of a barn raising at the farm of Gates Piercy in Tweedside. Neighbours from near and far came to help at the
Barn Raising
Caption from Amos Moffitt: “A barn-raising frolic in 1922 with 15 neighbours; a regular event in Harvey. The wives provide the grub for all. Helping
Barn Raising
Undated photo of a barn raising at Campburn Farm, Harvey, NB. Source: Beverly (Robison) Little
Feeding Chickens
Undated photo of an unidentified woman feeding her flock of chickens. Source: Janet (Swan) Watson.
Long Barn
In addition to cattle, farms housed other livestock. Caption from Amos Moffitt: “A long barn with many doors for the cattle, horses, pigs, and large
Odbur Little Farm
Undated photo of the Odbur Little farm in what is now known as the Village of Harvey. The original land, Lot 5 of the original
Postcard: Harvey Area Farm
22 Oct 1907–Black and White “Private Post Card” of Harvey area farm. Source: Jocelean Swan Hall. Photographed by Tim Patterson Oct 2004