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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.

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.

Winston Gamblin Biography

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

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

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.

Gordon J. Feeney Biography

Gordon Feeney was born and grew up on a farm in Harvey, York County, New Brunswick. His parents were Arnold Edward Feeney (1910-1987) and Alice