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.
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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.
Schools in the Harvey Rural Community
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
Map of Harvey Station
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
Tweedside School
One room schoolhouse in Tweedside in the 1970s. Source: Janet Watson This photo is of a one room schoolhouse located on Tweedside Road, located next
Manners Sutton “Swamp School”
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 Lakes and Rivers of Harvey
Harvey Rural Community boasts a region of over 10 lakes and numerous waterways.
History of Jersey Cattle in Harvey
Poster highlighting interesting facts about the Jersey cattle industry in Harvey New Brunswick.
Modern Day Lake Stewardship
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.
Picnic on Cherry Hill – Harvey Station, 1904.
Picnic on Cherry Hill. Source: Mrs. Edgar Coburn. Back row: Emma Robinson, Melvin McGee, Elizabeth Robinson, Ken Robinson, Celia Coburn, Miss MacMillan, David Smith. David
Jessie Cleghorn Wood Letter Written in 1877
Letter written by Jessie Cleghorn Wood to her father, Peter Wood. At the time, she was 18 years old and living in Calais, Maine.
The Harvey Creamery
1935 photo of the Harvey Creamery. Source: Sheila Embleton Greer The Harvey area was well known for its Jersey cattle industry. Due to its high
Old Magundy Church Yard
The Magundy Church Yard used to include the St. Johns Anglican Church and accompanying graveyard. The church has long since been dismantled. A plaque commememorates the original Magundy settlers many of whom are buried in the remaining graveyard.
Indigenous History Resources
List of resources to learn more about the indigenous peoples of New Brunswick.
Little Settlers Monument
Monument commemorating the settlement of the area by the Little family.
Taylor Hall
This large building was built by John Taylor after the railway went through Harvey. It was located in a field bordering on the shore of Harvey Lake.
Glendenning Home
Undated photo of the former home of David Glendenning (1840-1918) and Jane (Atchison) Glendenning (1838-1916). The home was located on the northeast side of the
Stagecoach Roads in Our Area
The Stagecoach Roads of Charlotte County by Doug Dougherty Published in the October 4, 2011 edition of the Saint Croix Courier A man sits in
T. Kay Craig Biographical Articles
HARVEY’S HONORARY FIRE CHIEF STILL LEADS ACTIVE LIFE Acquiring a new home, for most of us, is a matter of going through a bank and
T. Kay Craig Obituary
The funeral of T. Kay Craig was held at St. Andrews United Church. Rev. K. Ruth Stuart officiated, with the eulogy being delivered by Dr.
Harvey Winter Scene Early 1900s
The centre of the Village of Harvey, York County, New Brunswick, in the early 1900s.
Bernard Joseph McCann Biography
Bernard Joseph McCann was a pillar of the Harvey community his entire adult life. In his youth, Bernie had a passion for, and graduated from,
Janet Watson Biography
Janet Watson is the daughter of Claude and Genevie (Dorcas) Swan. She married Randy Watson and together they raised a family in the Harvey, York
Jocelean Swan Hall Biography
Jocelean was born at Manners Sutton, New Brunswick on October 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Clarence David and Zella May (Wilson) Swan. Jo
Ellice Eugene “Gene” Morris Biography
Gene Morris, 82 years of age, passed away October 23, 2003 at the Oromocto Public Hospital, Oromocto, N.B. Born in Magundy, York County N.B. in
Catherine Pendrel Biography
A biography about three-time Olympian Catherine Pendrel, who grew up in Harvey Station.
Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Randall
A biography about Wall of Recognition Inductee Rev. Dr. William “Bill” Randall.
Gilbert G. Robison Biography (1904 – 1982)
Biography for Gilbert Robison, leading Canadian and North American dairy industry developer, promoter of Jersey cattle breed, and community leader.