IMG_5116.jpg. Lloyd Joslin, great, great grandson of Captain Joslin is the keeper
of the musket used to kill John McGeorge in January 1822. The community of Lake
George just west of Harvey takes its name from McGeorge. See Bill Randall’s
Scrapbook section of web site for full account of the murder. Image courtesy
of J. Hall (October, 2004).
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IMG_5117.jpg. Final resting place of John McGeorge, murdered in January 1822.
Stone reads “John McGeorge who was treacherously shot by an Indian Jan.
1822. Aged 40 years. Jane McGeorge died 1824 aged 30 years. John Rae died 1855
aged 82 years. Alos his wife Agnes died 1853 aged 81 years. The community of
Lake George just west of Harvey takes its name from McGeorge. See Bill Randall’s
Scrapbook section of web site for full account of the murder. Image courtesy
of J. Hall (October, 2004).
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IMG_5118.jpg. 80 year old Willis Swan prepares to skin a recently killed deer
in October, 1989. Self taught Mr. Swan worked as a butcher for more than 50
years. Image courtesy of J. Hall (October, 2004).
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IMG_5119.jpg. Stone from Little’s grist mill built in York Mill’s
in the late 1800’s. Image courtesy of J. Hall (October, 2004).
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IMG_5120.jpg. A small triangular piece of wood dated October 4, 1893 and inscribed
with the names and ages of carpenters Thomas Robison, William Embleton and James
Patterson was found during renovations of what was originally St. James Presbyterian
Church in 1989. Image courtesy of J. Hall (October, 2004).
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IMG_5121.jpg. The Topiary Garden or “Cedar Zoo” that once stood
adjacent to the old Harvey Train Station enthralled passengers traveling through
the village. Photo originated with Glendon Caulfield, sone of the the Cedar
Zoo’s creator Urban V. Caulfield. Image courtesy of J. Hall (October,
2004).
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IMG_5127.jpg. The “Swamp School” one of a series of one room school
houses in the Harvey area that were used from the late 1800’s until December
1965 when a large modern elementary school was opened in the village of Harvey.
This building was purchased by Henry James and has subsequently been used as
an electronics repair shop. Image courtesy of R.T. Patterson (taken October,
2004).
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IMG_5128.jpg. Knox Presbyterian Church was constructed in 1927. Several additions
have been made through the years. Church manse in background. Image courtesy
of R.T. Patterson (taken October, 2004).
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IMG_5129.jpg. Monument dedicated:
IN MEMORY OF
THE EARLY SETTLERS OF HARVEY
THE FIRST ARRIVING IN 1837 FROM
THE BORDER COUNTRY OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND
THEY LAID FOUNDATIONS DEEP AND WIDE.
ON WHICH TO BUILD THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.
ERECTED BY MARGARET TAYLOR WALTHALL
1949
Monument is sited directly across Highway 3 from Knox Presbyterian Church and
adjacent to the Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Image courtesy of R.T. Patterson (taken October, 2004).
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IMG_5130.jpg. Close-up of plaque on monument dedicated:
IN MEMORY OF
THE EARLY SETTLERS OF HARVEY
THE FIRST ARRIVING IN 1837 FROM
THE BORDER COUNTRY OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND
THEY LAID FOUNDATIONS DEEP AND WIDE.
ON WHICH TO BUILD THROUGHOUT THE YEARS.
ERECTED BY MARGARET TAYLOR WALTHALL
1949
Monument is sited directly across Highway 3 from Knox Presbyterian Church and
adjacent to the Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
Image courtesy of R.T. Patterson (taken October, 2004).
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IMG_5131.jpg. Sign in front of Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Cemetery is directly
across Highway 3 from Knox Presbyterian Church. Image courtesy of R.T. Patterson
(taken October, 2004).
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IMG_5132.jpg. The “Cattle Barn” directly opposite St. Andrew’s
United Church. In the 1950’s the Jersey cattle herds in Harvey were internationally
renowned for their quality, winning awards throughout the continent. Local cattle
exhibitions were held in and around this structure. Image courtesy of R.T. Patterson
(taken October, 2004).
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IMG_5133.jpg. St. Andrews United Church (St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
prior to 1927). Church was constructed in 1897 after the original St. Andrew’s
Presbyterian Church was destroyed by a Christmas fire. Image courtesy of R.T.
Patterson (taken October, 2004).
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IMG_5134.jpg. “Snake fence” constructed of cedar rails laid out
in a zig zag configuration was a typical fence type used by the early Harvey
Settlers. The cedar was very resistant to rot thus making for a very durable
fence. Few original examples remain as wire fences have primarily been used
since the end of WWII. The dry hollow rails make excellent kindling so most
have be salvaged as fire wood. The fence illustrated has been reconstructed
by Laverne Swan using salvaged rails that are probably at least 100 years old.
The Swan farm is located at the junction of Highway 3 and Patterson road, visible
in the background. Image courtesy of R.T. Patterson (taken October, 2004).
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