Descendents of William Bell (12 Apr. 1813 - 23 May 1895)
and Janet Oliver (~1812 - 1 Sep 1895)

Third Immigrant Generation Continued...
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43. David Smith . Son of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 16 Apr 1871 in Wilmot. Christen in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 17 Oct 1889 in Wilmot.

44. Elizabeth Jane "Lizzie" Smith . Daughter of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 4 Oct 1873 in Wilmot. Died 19 Nov 1961 in Charlotte Co. Hospital, St. Stephen. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    Birth date from 1901 Census for Manners Sutton: 4 Oct 1873, however from gravestone in Harvey Settlement Cemetery: 1875-1961.

45. Mary Ann Smith . Daughter of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 10 Jun 1876 in Wilmot. Died 10 May 1918 in Wilmot. Buried 12 May 1918 in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    Copied from obituary - 1918:
    Mrs Mary Hewitt
   Harvey Station, May 13 -- Mrs Mary Hewitt died on Friday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs Alex Smith at Thomaston.   She had been residing with her husband in Albert for several years past. She recently returned to visit her mother at Thomaston, being in poor health.   She seemed to be regaining her health until a few days ago, when she took measles and died quite suddenly.   She was about thirty-five years of age.   She is survived by one daughter and her husband in Alberta; also by her mother and a number of brothers and sisters.
    The funeral took place at Thomaston yesterday afternoon.   Rev. J. F. McKay conducted the services.
   She married Robert Frederick Hewitt, 11 Jan 1905 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records. Born in Rollingdam, N.B.

    They had the following children:
151 i. Katherine Mary Hewitt

46. Hugh "Talbot" Smith . Son of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born Approx 1879 in Wilmot, York Co.

    Hugh "Talbot" Smith lived in East Harpswell, Maine.

    Children:
152 i. Ruby Smith
153 ii. F. Everett Smith
154 iii. Clifton Smith
155 iv. Maurice Smith

47. Agnes Isabella Smith . Daughter of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 7 Jan 1881 in Wilmot, York Co. Died 18 Jan 1964 in Wilmot. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    From funeral home records, died 18 Jan 1864, age 83 yr 11 days, died at home in Wilmot.
    She married James Herbert Wilkin, son of Herbert Wilkin & Jane Gass, 20 Sep 1905 in Harvey Presbyterian Church Records. Born 11 Mar 1875 in Wilmot, York Co. Died 31 Jul 1962 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried 2 Aug 1962 in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.

    In 1891 Census, James is listed as grandson of Herbert and Jane.

    Died 31 Jul 1962, age 87 yr 4 mo 20 days, at Harvey Hospital.

    They had the following children:
156 i. Laurence Nicholas Wilkin
157 ii. Roscoe James Wilkin
158 iii. Elizabeth Joyce Wilkin
159 iv. Ruth M. E. Wilkin
160 v. John Ronald "Jack" Wilkin
161 vi. David Lloyd Wilkin
162 vii. Lorna Margaret Wilkin

48. John "Everett" Smith . Son of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 14 Feb 1883 in Wilmot, York Co. Died 21 Jan 1950 in Wilmot. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.

    Copied from newspaper obituary (1950):
    John E. Smith, Died At Harvey
   Harvey Station -- Friends and relatives learned with deep regret of the sudden death of John Everett Smith at his home here Saturday, Jan 21. He was a highly respected citizen and will be greatly missed in his home and in the community.
    Born at Harvey 66 years ago, his life was spent here with the exception of about 25 years in Boston and the Canadian West.   He was a successful farmer, having been engaged in that occupation for several years.
    Mr Smith is survived by his widow, Formerly Inez McCoomb, and four sisters, Mrs James Wilkin, Miss Elizabeth Smith and Miss Margaret Smith, all of Harvey, and Mrs Berton Davidson, Moores Mills.

    He married Inez Maud McCoomb, 21 May   in St. Stephen. Born in St. Stephen.

49. Margaret Edna Smith . Daughter of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 17 Feb 1885 in Wilmot. Died 1967. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation School Teacher.

50. Nellie Millicent Smith . Daughter of Alexander James Smith & Mary Bell. Born 5 Jun 1887 in Wilmot, York Co. Died 1963. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    From undated newspaper item:
    DAVIDSON - SMITH
    At the manse, Lawrence, NB, June 24th, 1936, by Rev. Wm Armstrong, Burton Alexander Davidson, of Tower Hill to Nellie Millicent Smith, of Harvey, NB.

    She married Burton Alexander Davidson, 24 Jun 1936 in Lawrence, N.B. Born in Tower Hill.

51. Sarah Lillian "Sadie" Wilson . Daughter of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 16 Mar 1874 in Harvey. Died 11 Sep 1966 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    Copied from wedding invitation:
    Mr & Mrs L. A. Talbot invite you to be present at the marriage of their niece Sarah Lillian Wilson to Mr Edw. Ira McConnell Tuesday Eve'g, March 14th at 7.30 o'clock At their Home, Dover, Massachusetts, 1893.
    She married Edward Ira McConnell, 14 Mar 1893 in Dover, Mass. Died 23 Jan 1930.

    They had the following children:
163 i. Wilson Cogswell McConnell

52. Alexander "Jardine" Wilson . Son of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 13 Jul 1875 in Harvey. Died 12 Dec 1955 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Carpenter.

    Jardine and Lizzie lived in Portland, Maine for several years after their marriage and their three children were born there, and infant son Phillip died there.   For a time after their return to Harvey, Jardine was manager of the Farmers' Trading Co. store (where Watsons store is now).   Jardine was a well known carpenter.

    From newspaper obituary - 1955:
    A. Jardine Wilson Dies After Brief Illness
    Harvey Station -- Following a brief illness A. Jardine Wilson died in the Harvey Community Hospital.   By his bedside was his only son, Edward, who had come from Truro, N.S. to visit him.
    Mr Wilson was born in Harvey in 1875, a son of Alexander and Isabelle (Bell) Wilson.   For several years he lived in Portland, Me., where he was a successful carpenter.   In 1906 he married Elizabeth Nesbitt, and three children were born to them all in Portland.   An infant son, Phillip died there.   Later the only daughter Jennie died in Harvey and years later his wife also passed on.
    Edward is the only surviving member of the immediate family.   Two brothers and two sisters also survive, Levi, Oliver and Mrs Edward McConnell at their home nearby, and Mrs Albert Johnston with whom Mr Wilson made his home for the past four years.   There are also six grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
    The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon   with prayers at the late home.   Afterwards at the United Church, Rev. William Randall conducted the service.   Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.

    He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Nesbitt, daughter of Thomas Nesbitt & Janet Little, 17 Jun 1906 in York Co., NB. Born 24 Oct 1876 in Harvey. Died 2 Jun 1935 in Harvey. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    From newspaper obituary - 1935:
    Mrs Jardine Wilson, Ill Several Years, Died At Her Home, Many At Funeral.
    Harvey Station, June 4 -- Elizabeth Nesbitt Wilson, wife of Jardine Wilson, of Coburn, passed away at her home on Sunday after an illness of several years.   She was born October 24, 1876, at Coburn, a daughter of the late Thomas and Mrs Nesbitt.   She was quiet and unassuming and had a kindly disposition.   Until her illness she was an active member of the United Church.   Besides her sorrowing husband and mother she leaves to mourn, one son, Edward Nesbitt Wilson; four sisters, Mrs J. W. Patterson and Mrs Thomas R. Wilson, of Harvey; Mrs C. A. Kelly of Coburn, and Mrs H. M. Little of York Mills, and one brother, James Nesbitt.
    The funeral, held Monday, was conducted by Rev. Alexander MacKay of the United Church from the Universalist Church at Coburn.   Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.

    They had the following children:
164 i. Edward Nesbitt Wilson
165 ii. Philip Wilson
166 iii. Jennie Isabel Wilson

53. William "Heber" Wilson . Son of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 7 Dec 1877 in Harvey. Died 14 Apr 1955 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

54. Oliver James Wilson . Son of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 24 Jul 1879 in Harvey. Died 12 Apr 1964 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    Copied from newspaper item - 1922:
    Married at the Manse
    A quiet wedding was solemnized at the Presbyterian Manse on Monday last when Rev. Dr. J. S. Sutherland united in marriage Oliver J. Wilson, of Harvey Station, and Miss Hazel Loretta Morrell of Lake George.   They were unattended and will reside at Harvey Station.

    Oliver died 11 Apr 1964, age 84 yr 8 mo 18 days, died at home.

    He married Hazel Loretta Morrell, 1922. Born in Lake George. They were divorced.

55. Ellen Bell "Nellie" Wilson . Daughter of Alexander Wilson & Isabelle "Belle" Bell. Born 28 Oct 1881 in Harvey. Died 27 May 1964 in Harvey Community Hospital. Buried 29 May 1964 in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

    Nellie died 27 May 1964, age 82 yr 6 mo 29 days, at Harvey Hospital.

    Copied from newspaper obituary:
    Mrs A. Johnston Paid Last Tribute
    Harvey -- The funeral of Mrs Albert (Nellie) Johnston whose death occurred at the Harvey Community Hospital was held from her residence in Harvey Station.   She was in her 83rd year. Pallbearers were:   Albert Embleton, Allan Embleton, Heber Little and Arden Wilson.
    Surviving are a brother, Levi; a sister Sarah, both of Harvey Station; a grandson, Phillip Herron, Sussex; a great granddaughter; and several nephews and nieces. Interment was in the Harvey Station Cemetery.

    She married John Albert "Ab" Johnston, son of Christopher Johnston & Agnes "Nancy" Bell, 13 Jul 1910 in York Co., NB. Born 11 Jul 1879 in Harvey. Died 9 Dec 1949 in Victoria Public Hospital, Fredericton. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer.

    Copied from newspaper obituary:
    Buried at Harvey
    The death of J. Albert Johnston occurred at Victoria Public Hospital on Friday, Dec 9th after a short illness.   Deceased was in his seventieth year.   He is survived by his wife and one grandson; several nieces and nephews.   An only daughter predeceased him thirteen years ago.
   The funeral was held from the home on Monday afternoon at two o'clock.   The services were conducted by the Rev. A. H Sproule of the Knox Presbyterian Church.   There were a great number of floral tributes and a great many attended the funeral   The choir under the direction of the church organist rendered favorite hymns of the deceased.   The bearers were six nephews, Ward, Allan, Earl and Urban Embleton; James and Gordon Johnston.   Interment was made in the Harvey Cemetery.

    They had the following children:
139 i. Sarah Lillian Johnston

 

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