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Descendants of Thomas Briggs (ca 1812 - 13 Jan 1887)
and Margaret Darling (ca 1815 - 2 Jun 1884)

Third Immigrant Generation
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38. Margaret Jane "Maggie" Briggs . Daughter of Thomas Briggs & Sarah Jane "Janie" Swan. Born 18 May 1881 in Harvey Sta. Died 6 Dec 1952. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

 

    She married Lebaron Lester Little, son of Robert Little & Christina Coburn, 5 Aug 1903 in York Co., NB. Born 25 Jul 1881 in Harvey. Died 21 Jan 1978 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

 

    They had the following children:

  86   i.   Sarah "Rosella" Christina Little

  87   ii.   Lottie Marguerite Little

  88   iii.   Frederick Thomas Little

  89   iv.   Jessie Elizabeth Little

  90   v.   Charles LeBaron Little

 

39. William "Willie" Briggs . Son of Thomas Briggs & Sarah Jane "Janie" Swan. Born Oct 1884 in Harvey Sta. Died 18 Dec 1886 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

 

40. Lottie Briggs . Daughter of Thomas Briggs & Sarah Jane "Janie" Swan. Born 4 Aug 1885 in Harvey Sta. Died 9 Dec 1964 in Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion Presbyterian.

 

    She married Henry Thomas "Harry" Swan, son of John Moffitt Swan & Mary Coburn, 22 Jun 1910 in York Co., NB. Born 12 Mar 1884 in Tweedside, NB. Died 28 Jul 1955 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Mill Operator, Carpenter, Undertaker. Religion Presbyterian.

 

    From newspaper obituary - 1955:

    Widely Known Harvey Resident, Dies, Buried

    Harvey Station - The death of Harry T. Swan occurred at Harvey Community Hospital following a brief illness.

 

    Mr Swan was born at Tweedside in York County 71 years ago, a son of the late John and Mary (Coburn) Swan.   Most of his life was spent in this community where he was a well known carpenter.   He was also a mill operator for many years and was well and favorably known.   He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and an elder for forty years; a charter member of Cherry Mountain Lodge No. 50 F.A.A.M., a member of Unity Chapter No. 35 O.E.S., a member of the Management Board of Harvey Community Hospital and the County Finance Unit.   He took an active part in all community affairs and will be greatly missed by a large circle of friends and relatives.

 

    Mr Swan is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Lottie Briggs of Harvey; three daughters, Mrs James Craig of Fredericton, Mrs Herb Swan and Mrs Allison Knowlton of Harvey; three brothers, Arthur Swan, Fredericton, George Swan, Portland, Oregon, and John Swan of Harvey; two sisters, Mrs James R. Swan, Tweedside, and Mrs Harold Langley, Brockway, NB; six grandchildren, Sheila and LeRoy Knowlton, Paul, Larry and Dale Swan and Nancy Craig.

 

    A son, Allen Swan, predeceased him.

    The funeral was held from Knox Church following prayers at his late home.   Rev. Dr. Watson of Fredericton conducted the service assisted by the choir of Knox Church who sang "Sweet Hour of Prayer" and "Breathe On Me Breath of God."   The church was filled to capacity and many stood outdoors.   Floral tributes were very numerous and beautiful, prominent were the Eastern Star and the Masonic Emblem.

 

    Dr. Watson brought a comforting message to the bereaved family and spoke of the life of the deceased in his home, his church and the community.

 

    They had the following children:

  91   i.   Allan John Swan

  92   ii.   Sarah "Florence" Swan

  93   iii.   Mary Elizabeth "Allene" Swan

  94   iv.   Margaret "Joyce" Winnifred Swan

 

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