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Cornelius of Sunderland
Maiden Voyage
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, UK
to
Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
(May 29 - July 9, 1837)
Introduction
Harvey Settlement was founded by a group of 154 settlers who arrived on board the 'Snow' rigged Cornelius of Sunderland during it's maiden voyage from Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, United Kingdom to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada (May 29 - July 12, 1837).
Monument to the first settlers of Harvey, erected in 1949. This monument was erected on the site of the first Presbyterian Church in the community, which was consecrated in 1856. Source: Tim Patterson, 2004. Close-up of plaque on monument to the first settlers of Harvey, erected in 1949 by Harvey settler descendent Margery Taylor Walthall. Source: Tim Patterson, 2004. Medium sized pop up image
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Ian Herbert, Kate Jardine, Mayor Lance Robson, Bruce Elliott, and High Sheriff prepare to unveil the plaque commemorating the sailing of the Cornelius of Sunderland in 1837 on the Quay in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England as part of the Harvey Settler Reunion to commemorate the 170th Anniversary of the founding of Harvey Settlement in the point of origin, the eastern Borders region of the United Kingdom. Source: Tim Patterson, 29 Aug 2007. Mayor Lance Robson and Kate Jardine have just unveiled the plaque commemorating the sailing of the Cornelius of Sunderland. Source: Bruce Elliott, 29 Aug 2007.
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Close up of the commemorative plaque, which reads:
Emigrant Ships From Berwick
Though Berwick was not a major emigration port a number of emigrant vessels departed from there for Canada early in the 19 th . century. Notable among them were two chartered by the New Brunswick and Nova Scotia Land Company. The "D'Arcy" carried a party of Northumberland and Scottish Borders emigrants who settle in Stanley, New Brunswick in 1836. A second party went out in the "Cornelius" of Sunderland in 1837 and founded Harvey in New Brunswick.
"They laid foundations deep and wide on which to build throughout the years."
Erected to mark the Harvey Settlers Reunion 2007.
Source: Tim Patterson, 29 Aug 2007
There is no known official passenger list for the voyage and reconstructed tallies vary. The Weekly Chronicle (newspaper) Saint John, NB, July 14, 1837 reported that "The brig Cornelius arrived in St. John on July 12, 1837 under the direction of Captain Woodworth. In addition to 137 passengers, it carried coals and glass." A list of settlers including wives and children, with names, ages, relationships and occupations was prepared by the New Brunswick government in the fall of 1837 and contained 146 names (link to transcription of document PANB RS 637/26d). Setting aside two duplicates, it was missing known Cornelius passengers Henry Craigs and wife Isabella Kay, the Davidson family and William Patterson. The reconstructed annotated list of 154 Cornelius passengers presented below includes two babies born at sea and was compiled based on land grants in Harvey, family histories and the 1837 government list. Two children in the wombs of pregnant women on board the Cornelius who were born subsequent to the arrival of the settlers in America are listed but not counted. The tally presented here is in close agreement with an estimate of approximately 160 passengers made by Cornelius settler and school teacher John Thompson in his ca. 1868-1875 account of the voyage. What is most striking about this party is the size of the families concerned. Few single men had been recruited and many of the families had teenage or adult children who would be seeking land of their own within a few years.
The settlers initially were recruited by the New Brunswick Land Company (NBLC) to take up land in the already established community of Stanley. The Company was organized in 1831 and chartered in 1834, and like similar companies elsewhere in British North America exercised a responsibility, delegated by the colonial administration, to open up and settle large tracts of land at the expense, and for the profit, of their English shareholders. The New Brunswick Company purchased a tract of 589,000 acres in York County, NB north of Fredericton and spent £80,000 preparing two town sites 18 miles apart: Stanley, on the Nashwaak 25 miles north of Fredericton, and Campbellton on the Miramichi (now Bloomfield Ridge). Company agents surveyed the town sites, built mills and houses, and began work on the roads, but less was accomplished than Company literature promised. Of the two, only Stanley achieved modest success as a magnet for settlers. To populate its lands, the New Brunswick Company during the 1830s made four concerted attempts at direct overseas recruitment. The first targeted poor children institutionalized in London, the second farm labourers and tradesmen in the eastern Borders between England and Scotland. The third party was recruited, disastrously, in the Scottish highlands, and the fourth was a second party from the Borders. The first three parties were settled in and around Stanley, with varying degrees of success; the fourth -- the Cornelius party -- escaped the Company's control and founded Harvey, south of Fredericton.
On arrival in Saint John all but two of the families from the Cornelius continued on to Fredericton "where they received the unfavourable news that a stop had been put to the Company's works" pending the arrival of a new commissioner. There they also learned of complaints of their English friends, and found the economy of the province, reported upon so glowingly the year before, staggering in the wake of an international financial crisis. They therefore appealed to Governor Sir John Harvey, arguing that "they had not left their native country to which they were much attached, through any disaffection but to improve if possible their situation". They petitioned to be allowed to clear a tract of land outside the territory of the Company, “to be sold to them at as reasonable a rate as practicable, to be paid for by instalments within a given period.” The Legislature debated how to respond to their application. Various members of the House pointed to "the most hyperbolical and extravagant inducements" held out to the immigrants in the Company's English pamphlets, and to “its poetical and highly-coloured statements” in the Royal Gazette. In the end the Legislature was swayed by the circumstances of the case. Echoing the favourable reports on the arrival of the D'Arcy the year before, Mr. Clinch, one of the members, observed that it was well-known “that most of the emigrants to this country, and especially the Irish, came here only as a way to the United States; the best of them always went off, and the worst and most useless only remained. But these people were of a different class altogether.” They had been “induced to leave comfortable homes” by extravagant promises that the Company was not in a position to fulfill, and as they had arrived in the wake of a commercial depression in “a year of considerable distress, wages were low, business was greatly stagnated, and a variety of circumstances operated, to prevent these persons from advantageously scattering throughout the Province” looking for work. Moreover, Clinch noted, they had some little capital with them, and were not seeking financial relief, merely the opportunity to buy and pay for lands that they could develop. The Legislature voted the sum of £200 to defray the costs of locating them along a road then constructing between Fredericton and St Andrews, about 25 miles south of the city in what later became the parish of Manners Sutton. It was named the Harvey Settlement, after the Governor. The colonial administration supplied a man to teach them to fell trees, and by paying them to work on the road enabled them to pay for their lots. As this was a special government program, their progress was regularly reported upon.
Although there is no known passenger list for this voyage it has been possible to reconstruct a list based on land grants in Harvey where most of the emigrants settled, and family histories. The families listed lower on this page were part of the Cornelius party that founded Harvey Settlement, York County, New Brunswick in 1837. The community became known as Harvey Station after the railway came through in 1869,
Clicking on a family name will link to a post emigration three generation genealogy for each family. More detailed genealogical information is available for most families but is not included here due to privacy concerns for living descendants. Where available information on ancestors in Northumberland and the Borders region of Scotland is included. Some friends and relatives arrived as chain migrants during the next fifteen years. A second group settlers from the western Borders region came to the community from Dumfriesshire in the the western Borders region, influenced by the reports of five Little brothers from that area who camed to Harvey Settlement in 1840. A few additional families, unrelated to these other immigrants, came to the community from various other parts of the United Kingdom in the 1840's and 1850's.
Excerpted from: B. Elliott 2004-2005. Emigrant Recruitment by the New Brunswick Land Company: The Pioneer Settlers of Stanley and Harvey. Generations: The Journal of the New Brunswick Genealogical Sociey, v. 26, 27.
Cornelius of Sunderland Passenger List
The following families and individuals, totalling 154 persons, are known to have been aboard the Cornelius of Sunderland. Links are to genealogical entries.
BELL - OLIVER 1. William BELL Husband; aged 24; b. 12 Apr 1813, England; d. 23 May 1895, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ,: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
2. Janet OLIVER Wife; aged 26; b. ca. 1811, Kelso, Scotland; d. 1 Sep 1895, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian
Agnes BELL Daughter in womb, b. Jul-Aug 1837, probably Fredericton; bp. 15 Aug 1837, Cathedral, Fredericton; d. bef. 1839.
William Bell and his wife Janet Oliver were a young married couple on the Cornelius. All their children were born in New Brunswick. Janet was pregnant on the Cornelius and had a baby shortly after arrival in New Brunswick. Cathedral, Fredericton records indicate: "Agnes Bell aged 2 weeks baptized Aug 15, 1837, daughter of Wm and Janet Bell, by T. M. Stirling." (PANB F1114 Cathedral, Fredericton). Agnes most likely died as an infant as another daughter born in Oct 1839 to this couple was also named Agnes. The 1851 NB census listed both William and Janet as "Scotch", whereas the 1861 census listed William as "English" and Janet as "Scotch". William was granted 100 acres, Lot 11 E, front tier in Harvey Settlement. According to 1861 census he employed one male and one female; owned or occupied 45 acres of improved land and 55 acres unimproved.
BROWN 3. Thomas BROWN Single man; aged 37; b. ca. 1800; d. 5 Aug 1859, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Pre-emigration occupation: labourer.
Thomas Brown sailed on the Cornelius with the family of his sister Alice (or Alison) Brown and her husband William Messer. He never married.
CARMICHAEL - HUME 4. John CARMICHAEL Husband; aged 38; b. 1799, Northumberland; d. 21 Jun 1879, Harvey; bd., Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ,: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer, turner. Rel.: Presbyterian.
5. Margaret HUME Wife; aged 32; b. 1805, Northumberland; d. 22 Oct 1870, Harvey; bd., Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Rel.: Presbyterian.
6. James CARMICHAEL Son; aged 3; b. 15 Mar 1834, Fowberry Newhall, Parish of Chatton, Northumberland; bp. 23 Mar 1834, Wooler United Presbyterian Cheviot St. NC; d. 20 Oct 1904, Harvey; buried, Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
7. Samuel Carmichael. Son; aged 2; b 1835 Fowberry Newhall, Parish of Chatton, Northumberland; bp. 9 Apr 1835, Wooler United Presbyterian Cheviot St, NC; d. bef. 1851, Harvey.
8. Robert CARMICHAEL Son; aged 2 months; b. Mar 1837, Fowberry Newhall, parish of Chatton, Northumberland; bp. 9 Apr 1837, Wooler United Presbyterian Cheviot St. NC; d. 18 Nov 1912, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
9. Mary HUME Sister of Margaret Hume (see above); aged 24 or 27; b. 18 Feb 1813 or 1816, Fenton, Northumberland; d. 24 Aug 1899, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian.
10. Jane HUME Daughter of Mary Hume; aged <5 Months; b. 1837, Northumberland – d. Harvey?
John and Margaret and three young sons, James, Samuel and Robert, were aboard the Cornelius. Margaret's sister, Mary Hume and infant daughter Jane also came with the Carmichaels. Mary Hume later married Cornelius settler James Craig (see below). The Carmichaels settled on Lot 20W and 19E, 100 acres of land. The lot was of an unusual shape with the highway going through it, so part of the lot was on each side of the highway. The house and barn were built on lot 20W. (Land Grant 1851/12/19, Vol KL, No. 4949). According to the 1861 Census, they employed 3 males and 1 female, owned or occupied 60 acres of improved land and 76 acres unimproved.
CESSFORD - PIERCY 11. David CESSFORD. Husband; aged 34; b. 18 Aug. 1803 Chillingham Parish, bp. 31 Aug. 1803 Cheviot St., Wooler, Northumberland; d. 21 Jan 1862, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. Occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
12. Margaret “Peggy” PIERCY. Wife; aged 33; b. 1804, Northumberland; d. 21 Jul 1864, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
13. Barbara CESSFORD. Daughter; aged 8; b. ca. 1829, Old Middleton, Parish of Ilderton, Northumberland; bp. 29 Nov 1831, United Presbyterian, Cheviot St., Wooler; d. unknown.
14. John “Jack” CESSFORD. Son; aged 2; b. 27 Sep 1834, Haughead, Parish of Ilderton, Northumberland; bp. 5 Oct 1834, United Presbyterian, Cheviot St., Wooler; d. 25 Nov 1907, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
15. Margery CESSFORD. Daughter; b. 4 Jul 1837, at sea aboard Cornelius; md. Robert Wilson, 10 Jul 1854; d. 24 Sep 1860, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
David Cessford and his wife Peggy sailed on the Cornelius with three children and arrived in New Brunswick with a fourth, Margery born at sea on 4 Jul 1837. Two more children were born in Harvey. It is unknown whether Margaret was closely related to the other Piercy families who settled in Harvey. Based on the ordering in the government list of names of those applying for land on the St. Andrews Road in the fall of 1837 (see part II of this poster) this family seems to be closely associated with that of William Taite. A daughter Margaret was generally assumed to be that of David and Peggy Cessford was more likely a daughter of William Taite. David Cessford and family settled on a 100 acre Land Grant Lot No. 8E. The 1861 census shows the youngest two sons, aged 21 and 17, at home. No. of hands employed - 2 male. Acres of land owned or occupied - 30 improved, 70 unimproved. Cash value of farm - 150 pounds, value of implements and machinery - 10 pounds.
COCKBURN (COBURN) - LESSLIE 16. John COCKBURN. Husband; aged 54; b. 1785 Coldstream, Roxburghshire Co., Scotland; md. 26 May 1806 in Eccles, Berwick Co., Scotland; d. 15 Jun 1858, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer, inn keeper. Rel.: Presbyterian.
17. Elizabeth “Betsy” LESSLIE. Wife; aged 49; b. 1788, England; d. 11 Apr 1869, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
18. Isabella COCKBURN (COBURN). Daughter; aged 24; b. ca. 1813, England; d. 15 May 1884, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
19. James COCKBURN (COBURN). Son; aged 22; b. ca. 1815, England; d. Unknown. Pre-emigr. Occ.: tailor. Post-emigr. occ.: tailor.
20. George COCKBURN (COBURN). Son; aged 20; b. Jan 1818, England; d. 28 Dec 1884, Harvey; b. Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Pre-emigr. Occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: tailor. Rel.: Presbyterian.
21. Elizabeth COCKBURN (COBURN). Daughter; aged 17; b. 18 Mar 1820, England; d. 4 Mar 1870, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
22. William COCKBURN (COBURN). Son; aged 13; b. 1819 Yeavering, Parish of Kirknewton; bp. 27 Oct. 1819 Tower Hill Wooler; d. 8 Sep 1893, Nanaimo, BC.
23. Charlotte COCKBURN (COBURN). Daughter; aged 11; b. 7 Apr 1826, England; d. 16 Feb 1905, Acton, NB; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian, then Congregationalist.
24. Andrew Wood COCKBURN (COBURN). Son; aged 10; b. 27 May 1827, England; bp. 4 Jun 1827, Norham; d. 19 Apr 1907, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
25. Thomas COCKBURN (COBURN). Son; aged 7; b. ca. 1830, England; d. 14 Mar 1863, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
26. Ralph COCKBURN (COBURN). Son; aged 3; b. 1834, Fowberry Mains, parish of Chatton, Northumberland; bp. 29 Mar 1834; Wooler United Associate Tower Hill-NC, Northumberland; d. 28 Mar 1926, Kamloops, BC.
John Cockburn and his wife Elizabeth “Betsy” Lesley and nine children ranging in age from 3 years to 22 years emigrated with the other Cornelius settlers. According to family history, two daughters, Margaret and Dorothy, stayed in England when the rest of the family came to Canada. The spelling of "Cockburn" was changed to "Coburn" in the 1870s. The Cockburn’s had a small inn, which was the stagecoach stop. In the 1861 Census, Elizabeth, the now widow of John Cockburn was living with son Ralph and his wife Emma and two children. They owned or occupied 60 acres improved land and 153 acres unimproved land; cash value of farm was 250 pounds; value of implements and machinery, 20 pounds.
COWE (COWIE) - DONALDSON 27. James Cowe (Cowie) Husband; aged 32; b. 1804, Scotland; son of David & Helen (Sharp); first md. irregularly 17 Mar 1826 Hutton, Berwickshire, rebuked in session, marriage confirmed, June 1826; d. 15 Jan 1874, Harvey. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Free Presbyterian.
28. Isabelle Donaldson. Wife; aged 26; b. 1811, Scotland; daughter of John Donaldson & Mary Aitkins; d. 1 May 1879, Harvey.
29. Eleanor (or Helen) Cowe (Cowie). Daughter; aged 6; b. 23 Apr. 1830 Broadmeadows, bp. 6 June 1830 Hutton, Berwickshire; md. 27 Jul 1852 St Pauls Fredericton, James McGUIGGAN; d. 28 Nov. 1853, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
30. Mary Cowe (Cowie). Daughter; aged 4; b. ca. 1833, Scotland; bp. 23 Aug. 1833 Ladykirk, Berwickshire; d. 1 Feb 1864, New Maryland, NB.
31. David B. Cowe (Cowie). Son; aged 1 ½; b. ca.1835, Scotland; d. unknown.
32. Mary (nee Aitkens) Donaldson. Mother of Isabelle; aged 50; b. ca. 1787; d. unknown.
James Cowe, age 32, his wife Isabelle Donaldson, age 26, his mother-in-law Mary (Aitkens) Donaldson, age 50; and three children sailed on the Cornelius. The surname was spelled "Cowe" in the early years, but after 1874 it became "Cowie". The first Presbyterian Church in Harvey Settlement was built on the Cowe land on the corner next to the Harvey Settlement Cemetery. The Cowe family were members of the Free Presbyterian Church. Old records from this church have not been located and presumably did not survive the passage of time. The Cowe family births, deaths, etc. are not entered in the Harvey Presbyterian Church records which began in 1856. The 1861 Census indicated that the Cowe family had 45 acres improved and 55 acres unimproved land. Cash value of farm was 150 pounds, and value of implements was 10 pounds.
CRAIGS (CRAIG) 33. James Craigs (Craig). Single man; aged 23; b. 5 Oct 1813, Milfield, Northumberland; son of Thomas Craigs & Margaret Patterson; d. Aug 1902, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. Occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
James sailed on the Cornelius with his brother Henry Craigs and his wife Isabella Kay. Their father Thomas Craigs followed later. He married fellow Cornelius passenger Mary Hume on 14 Dec 1841 in Harvey Settlement. He received Land Grant Lot #11W, second tier, directly behind that of his younger brother Henry.
CRAIGS (CRAIG) - KAY 34. Henry "Harry" Craigs (Craig). Husband; aged 22; b. 22 Jan 1815, Milfield, Northumberland; son of Thomas Craigs & Margaret Patterson; d. 11 Jul 1893, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Post-emigr. occ.: Rel.: Presbyterian.
35. Isabella Kay. Wife; aged 32; b. 27 May 1805, Chillingham, Northumberland; bp. 3 Jun 1805 in Wooler West Chapel; d.13 Mar 1881, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem..
Henry and his wife Isabella Kay came to NB in 1837 on the Cornelius with his brother James Craig. Their father Thomas Craigs followed later.
DAVIDSON (DAVISON) 36. Elizabeth Davidson. Widow of George Davidson; aged 74; b. ca. 1763, England; d. 17 Jan 1854, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
37. Isabella Davidson. Daughter; aged 45; b. 11 Jan 1792, Northumberland (from Etal Presbyterian registry); d. 22 Jan 1869, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
38. George Davidson. Son; aged 31; b. 17 Jan 1806, Northumberland (from Etal Presbyterian registry); d. 24 Jun 1891, Harvey; bd Harvey Settlement Cem. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer.
It is believed that this family was closely related to Margaret Davidson who was married to George Embleton (the parents of the Embletons who emigrated to Harvey Settlement). There is also a connection with chain migrant Thomas Davidson (1827-1903 who came to NB in 1847 and subsequently married Jane Carmichael. George Davidson received Land Grant lot No. 17 Harvey Settlement, Kingsclear, York Co., 98 acres, 1851/12/30, 36 4964.
EMBLETON - RUNCHMAN 39. William Embleton. Husband; aged 26; b. 28 Dec 1810, Wooler, Northumberland; bp. 10 Mar 1811; Son of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson; d. 1 Dec 1875, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. Occ.: carpenter. Post-emigr.: occ.: farmer, carpenter.
40. Jane Runchman. Wife; aged 25; b. 1812, England; possibly daughter of James Runchman & Cherry; d. 9 May 1886, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
41. George Embleton. Son; aged 2 ½; b. 20 Oct 1834, Haughead, Parish of Ilderton, Northumberland; bp. 23 Nov. 1834 Cheviot St. U.P. Wooler; d. 15 Nov 1895, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer.
42. James Embleton. Son; aged 1; b. 5 Apr 1836, England; d. 23 Oct 1901, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer.
William Embleton and his young family traveled with his single younger brother Robert, his single sisters Elizabeth and Eleanor, as well as the family of his sister Isabella who was married to Thomas Herbert. It is unknown who Jane's parents were, but it is quite possible that her father's name was James Runchman, and her mother's name was Cherry (maiden name unknown). There was a Cherry Runchman who immigrated to Harvey in 1842 with her son Edward Runchman and granddaughter Margaret Runchman. The Embleton’s settled on Lot 5W, a hillside lot. The 1861 census lists William as a farmer/carpenter. He employed two males and one female, owned or occupied 30 acres improved land and 15 acres unimproved. Cash value of farm was 80 pounds, value of implements and machinery was 4 pounds.
EMBLETON 43. Eleanor Embleton. Single woman (sibling); aged 23; b. 4 May 1814, Haughead, England; bp. (Church of England) 8 May 1814, Ilderton, Northumberland; daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson; d 23 Jun 1888; bd. Woodstock Anglican Cem.
44. Elizabeth Embleton. Single woman (sibling); aged 18; b. 1819, England; bp. (Church of England) 1 Jun 1819, Ilderton, Northumberland; daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson; d. 3 Oct 1852, Harvey.
45. Robert Embleton. Single man (sibling); aged 17; b. 12 May 1820; England; bp. (Church of England) 12 May 1820, Ilderton, Northumberland; son of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson; d. 2 Nov 1885, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer.
Siblings Eleanor, Elizabeth and Robert sailed on the Cornelius with their brother William Embleton and his family, as well as the family of their sister Isabella, husband Thomas Herbert and their five young children. All later married and raised families nearby.
GREGG (GRIEG) - UNKNOWN 46. John Gregg (Grieg). Husband; aged 45; b. ca. 1792, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 20 Feb 1868, Campobello Island, NB; bd. St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cem., Welshpool, Campobello Island. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer, hotelier.
47. Mary Unknown. Wife; aged 46; b. ca. 1791; d. 28 Aug 1846, Campobello Island, NB; bd. St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cem., Welshpool, Campobello Island.
48. Jane Gregg (Grieg). Daughter; aged 21; b. 17 March 1816 ; bp. 31 March 1816 Cheviot Street Presbyterian Church, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 9 Sep 1903, Campobello Island, NB; bd. St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cem., Welshpool, Campobello Island. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer.
49. James Gregg (Grieg). Son; aged 20; b. 8 May 1817; bp. 28 May 1817 Cheviot Street Presbyterian Church, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 14 May, 1876, Campobello Island, NB; bd. St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cem., Welshpool, Campobello Island. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: fisherman, farmer.
50. Andrew Gregg (Grieg). Son; aged 18; b. 21 November 1818; bp. 20 December 1818 Cheviot Street Presbyterian Church, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 11 Aug 1856, Fredericton, NB; bd. Fredericton Rural Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: painter.
51. Esther Gregg (Grieg). Daughter; aged 17; b. 26 April 1820; bp. 14 May 1820, Cheviot Street Presbyterian Church, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 12 Sep, 1894, Campobello Island, NB; bd. St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cem., Welshpool, Campobello Island.
52. Ann (Agnes) Gregg (Grieg). Daughter; aged 15; b. 9 March 1822; bp. 17 March 1822, Cheviot Street Presbyterian Church, Wooler, Northumberland; md. 3 Aug 1843 to John FARMER of Campobello, the collector of customs there; d. 8 Jul 1864; bd. St. Anne’s Anglican Church Cem., Welshpool, Campobello Island.
The family of John and Mary Gregg lived in the town and parish of Wooler, Northumberland, England, and the baptisms of the children are recorded in the register of Cheviot Street Church, Wooler under the spelling GRIEG. The family used the spelling GREGG in New Brunswick. The family did not stay in Harvey for very long as suggested by John Gregg’s gravestone states that he was "A native of Wooler, Northumberland, England. Immigrated to Campobello in 1837". He owned "Gregg's Farm site Hotels & Summer Colony" on Campobello Island. Daughter Ann was recorded as Agnes in the fall of 1837 government list of settlers applying for land on the St. Andrews Road, but was baptized Ann and was known by that name in New Brunswick.
GRIEVE - TURNBULL 53. William Grieve. Husband; aged 38, b. 5 Feb 1799, Wooler, Northumberland; bp. Earsdon, By North Shields, Northumberland; md. 9 Jun 1821, Ingram, Northumberland; d. ca.1875, Harvey. Pre-emigr. occ.: sheperd. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer.
54. Eleanor Turnbull. Wife; aged 42; b. 18 Sep 1794; bp. 21 Sep 1794, Harbottle, Northumberland; daughter of Patrick Turnbull & Alice; d. 18 Oct 1860, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
55. John Grieve. Son; aged 15; b. 16 May 1822, Peels, Northumberland; d. 14 Dec 1859, St. Louis, Missouri; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
56. Patrick Turnbull Grieve. Son; aged 13; b. 15 Feb 1824, Peels, Northumberland; d. 25 Nov 1860, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
57. William Grieve. Son; aged 11, b. 21 Oct 1825, Selbycove, England; d. 9 Dec 1860, Kingsclear, NB; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer.
58. George Grieve. Son; aged 10, b. 9 Apr 1827, Selbyscove, England; d. 8 May 1909, Courtenay Area, BC; bd. Courtenay Civic Cemetery, Sect. A. Eventual occ.: farmer.
59. Alice Bell Grieve. Daughter; aged 8, b. 1 Jan 1829, Elilaw, Northumberland, England; d. 26 Sep 1860, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
60. Henry "Harry" Grieve. Son; aged 6, b. 30 Oct 1830, Elilaw, Northumberland, England; d. 20 Aug 1889, Grantham, BC; Buried, Courtenay Civic Cem., Sect. A. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
61. Margaret Grieve. Daughter; aged 2 1/2, b. 19 Nov 1834, Collingwood House, England; bp. 26 Nov 1834 in Branton, Northumberland; d. probably after 1907, Sandwick, BC.
62. Eleanor Grieve. Daughter; born at sea on the Cornelius, 24 Jun 1837 between Grand Banks of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia; bp. 15 Jul 1837 in Cathedral, Fredericton; d. Jul 1837, Fredericton, NB.
William Grieve was a shepherd prior to emigrating on the Cornelius. A daughter, Eleanor was born on the voyage but died in Fredericton shortly after the arrival of the settlers. A passage from James F.W. Johnston's 1851 Notes on North America: Agricultural, Economical, and Social (Edinburgh and London: William Blackwood and Sons, 1851), Vol. II, 168-78; CIHM no. 35750, provides a candid window on William Grieve's experience as a settler: "I conversed with two of the settlers as to their own history and progress. Mr. Grieves was a shepherd at Whittingham, on the Border. He landed at Fredericton, in 1837, with a family of ten, and with only 7s. 6d. in his pocket. He did not come out immediately to Harvey along with the other settlers, but having received his grant of land, he hired himself as a farm-servant to Colonel Shore at Fredericton, at £30 a-year; and such of his children as could do anything he hired out also. Supporting the rest of his family out of his earnings, he saved what he could; and whenever he had a pound or two to spare, he got an acre or two of his land cleared. In this way he did good to the other settlers, by bringing some money among them and giving a little employment. At last, four years ago-that was, after seven years' service-he came out, and settled on his land himself: building a good house for his family right away-that is, without the previous erection of a log-house, as is usually the case; and a very good house he appeared to have. He now owns seven hundred acres of land in different lots, and has clearings of twenty acres on each of three or four of these farm-lots, intended for his several sons, who appear to be as industrious as himself. When I asked him how it was that he appeared to have got on better than the rest of those around him, he said, "he and his family had saved it off their backs and their belly." But he added – and it really moved me to find here lingering some heart and gratefulness still for kindness conferred, among so many who are filled only with grumbling and discontent – "Few have had so good a chance as I had, sir, or have met with so kind a master." I afterwards had the pleasure of meeting that master at Fredericton, and found him as grateful for the warm attachment and zealous service of so good a hind. I can well fancy a canny Northumbrian shepherd, with his thriftily brought up, obedient, and respectful children, gaining friends in New Brunswick, and thriving as Grieves has done. "Had I my life to begin again, "he said, "I would come out here; for though I might not have more comfort myself, there is the satisfaction of providing well for my family.” He added though that "A man must work as hard here as at home, and longer hours. He must build his own house, make his own family's shoes, and do many other things. A useless man need not come here."
HAY - ROBINSON 63. Alexander Hay. Husband; aged 53, b. 01 Aug 1784, Spittal & Ford, Northumberland; was of Parish of Mordington, Northumberland at time of marriage 4 Jun 1815, Ford; d. 20 Mar 1868, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: blacksmith. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer, blacksmith. Rel.: Presbyterian.
64. Jane Robinson. Wife; aged 43; b. ca. 1794, England; d. 22 Jun 1878, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
65. William "Billy" Hay. Son; aged 21; b. 1816, Spittal, Northumberland; bp. 15 Mar 1816, Spittal; 14 Apr 1901. Pre-emigr. Occ.: blacksmith.
66. Andrew Hay. Son; aged 20 b. 1817, England; bp. 28 Oct 1817, Spittal United Presbyterian; d. 12 May 1838, Harvey; bd on family farm, Harvey. Pre-emigr. occ.: blacksmith.
67. Alexander Hay Jr . Son; aged 19; b. 1818, Northumberland; bp. 25 Nov 1818, Spittal United Presbyterian; d. 10 May 1887, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer, teacher. Rel.: Presbyterian.
68. Mary Hay. Daughter; aged 14; b. ca. 1823, Northumberland; d. Unknown.
69. John "Jack" Hay. Son; aged 11; b. ca. 1826, Northumberland; d. 4 Apr 1900, Harvey.
70. Jane Hay. Daughter; aged 6; b. 6 Jun 1831, Northumberland; d. 30 Nov 1909, Williamsburg.
71. Isabel Hay. Daughter; aged 4, b. 1833, England; d. 21 Sep 1896, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
72. Elenor "Ellen" Hay. Daughter; aged 1; b. ca. 1836; bp. 10 Jul 1836, Ford, Parish Records & Dissentors, Northumberland; father blacksmith of Ford Moss at her baptism; d. Unknown.
Alexander Hay and his wife Jane and a family of eight children ranging in age from 21 years to 1 year traveled on the Cornelius. They received Land Grant Lot #13W, 92 acres, in Harvey Settlement. Their son Andrew Hay holds the unfortunate distinction to have been the first settler to die there. He was struck by a searing pain in his abdomen and is believed to have died of acute appendicitis. Andrew was buried on their own land, and in the 1950s the gravestone was moved to Harvey Settlement Cemetery.
HERBERT - EMBLETON 73. Thomas Herbert. Husband; aged 39; b. ca. 1798, 'Whitehall' on College Burn, Kirknewton Parish, Northumberland; Son of Robert Herbert & Isabella Wanless; md. 11 Jun 1824 in Haughhead, Parish Of Ilderton. d. 24 Feb 1862, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: miller. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
74. Isabel Embleton. Wife; aged 33; b. 1804, Branton, Northumberland; bp. 25 Jul 1804, Branton Presbyterian, Northumberland; daughter of George Embleton & Margaret Davidson; d. 16 Feb 1892, Harvey; probably bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
75. Margaret Ann Herbert. Daughter; aged 11; b. 19 Jul 1825, Haugh-Head, Northumberland; bp. 22 Aug 1825, Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Northumberland; d. 10 Jan 1913, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
76. Isabella "Belle" Herbert. Daughter; aged 10; b. 1827, England; d. 21 Apr 1902, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
77. Robert Herbert. Son; aged 7, b. ca. 1830, Leeds, Yorkshire; d. 4 Jan 1911, St. Kilda, Australia; bd. Bright Cem., Bright, Victoria, Australia. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ., Australia: gold prospector, later teacher, timber, wood merchant.
78. Mary Herbert. Daughter; aged 3; b. 1 Feb 1834, Colgate Hill, Parish of Ilderton, Northumberland; bp., Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Northumberland; d. 17 Jun 1915, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
79. Christian Herbert. Daughter; aged 1; b. 14 Mar 1836, Colgate Hill, Parish of Ilderton, Northumberland; bp. 18 Apr 1836, Wooler Presbyterian Church, Tower Hill, Northumberland; d. Bef. 1851, Harvey Settlement, NB.
Thomas Herbert, his wife Isabella Embleton, and their four children sailed on the Cornelius with quite an extended family of Isabella’s relatives. These included Isabella's sisters Eleanor and Elizabeth Embleton, brother Robert Embleton, as well as brother William Embleton and his wife Jane and their two young sons George and James. Thomas first got Land Grant Lot #7W, first Tract, Harvey Settlement, 100 acres, and later added other property to his holdings. The 1861 Census shows that the Herberts had 300 acres of land--75 improved and 225 unimproved. Cash value of farm was 200 pounds, and value of implements and machinery was 15£.
KAY - UNKNOWN 80. Thomas Kay. Husband; aged 43; b.15 Feb 1794, Ewart, Doddington Parish, Northumberland; bp. 18 Feb. 1794 Wooler West Chapel, Northumberland; son of Thomas Kay Sr. and Isabella Hope; d. 26 Aug 1857, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: mason. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer, mason.
81. Isabell Unknown. Wife; aged 44; b. ca. 1793; d. unknown.
82. Jane Kay. Daughter; aged 7; b. ca.1830; d. unknown.
83. Mary Ann Kay. Daughter; aged 3; b. 15 March 1834, Wooler, Northumberland; bp. 13 Apr. 1834 Cheviot Street United Presbyterian, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 8 Sep 1854, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
Based on the baptismal record of daughter Mary Ann this family was living in the town of Wooler at the time of her baptism in 1834. Thomas Kay is listed in the NB Crown Land Grants 1851/12/19 v. KL #4949 (PANB microfiche) "James Mowett & 18 others, 1857 acres, Kingsclear York", when he received "lot number 15 west, first tract, Harvey Settlement, containing one hundred acres more or less." His wife Isabella was not in Harvey in the 1861 census, but sold Lot 15W in 1858 and Lot 16W in Oct 1864 (Land Registry). She most likely left the community.
MESSER - BROWN 84. William Messer. Husband; aged 37; b. 4 Dec 1799; bp. 19 Jan 1800 Golden Square Presbyterian (or Scotch Church), Berwick-Upon-Tweed; son of Walter Messer and Ann; md. 24 Sep 1826, Ford, Northumberland by Thomas Knight, Rector; d. 21 Sep 1874, Harvey; bd., Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 2 Dec. 2007).
85. Alice (or Alison) Brown. Wife; aged 42, b. ca 1795; daughter of William Brown; d. 19 Sep 1877; bd., Harvey Settlement Cem. (entry updated 2 Dec. 2007).
86. Elizabeth Messer. Daughter; aged 9; b. 29 May 1828; England; d. 26 Sep 1904, Harvey; bd, Harvey Settlement Cem. (entry updated 2 Dec. 2007).
87. Walter Messer. Son; aged 5, b. 4 Apr 1832, England; d. 7 Aug 1886, Harvey; bd., Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 2 Dec. 2007).
88. William Messer. Son; aged 3; b. 1834, England; d. 1914, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 2 Dec. 2007).
89. Thomas Messer. Son; aged 9 months; b. 1836, England; d. 20 Jul 1861, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 2 Dec. 2007).
William Messer and his family first settled on Lot 6E, 100 acres in Harvey Settlement, which proved unsuitable for farming. In 1843 they moved to Lot V, fourth tract, north of Frog Lake. One daughter died in England prior to emigration and they had three more children in New Brunswick. In the 1861 Census, William owned or occupied 80 acres improved and 120 acres unimproved land, cash value of farm, 250 pounds; value of implements and machinery, 14 £.
MONTGOMERY - UNKNOWN 90. Andrew D. Montgomery. Husband; aged 50; b. ca 1787, England or Scotland; d. Unknown. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer.
91. Nancy (or Agnes) Unknown. Wife; aged 50; b. ca 1787; d. Unknown.
92. Andrew Montgomery. Son; aged 22; b. ca. 1815; d. Unknown. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer.
93. David Montgomery. Son; aged 20; b. ca. 1817; d. Unknown. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer.
94. William Montgomery. Son; aged 17; b. ca. 1820; d. 1851.
95. Jane Montgomery. Daughter; aged 15; b. ca. 1822; d. Unknown.
96. Margaret Montgomery. Daughter; aged 12; b. ca. 1825; d. Unknown.
97. James Montgomery. Son; aged 9; b. ca. 1827; d. Unknown.
There is little information on this family.
MOWATT (MOWET) - HULISTON 98. James Mowatt. Husband; aged ca. 30; b. 1807/1808, Northumberland; son of Andrew Mowatt & Margaret; d. Jan 1892, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
99. Catherine Huliston. Wife; aged 33; b. 1804, England; d.11 Oct 1866, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
100. Agnes Mowatt. Daughter; aged 8 months; b. 1836, England; d. 25 Jul 1868, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
James Mowatt, his wife Catherine Huliston and their 8 months old daughter Agnes were aboard the Cornelius along with James's brother Thomas Mowatt and his wife Elizabeth “Betsy” Moffitt. James received Land Grant Lot #6W, of 100 acres. In the statistical report for Harvey Settlement for the year 1843, there were four in James family; they had 8 acres in crops; 4 acres new land ready for crop next year; 8 acres in meadow and 3 acres in pasture.
MOWATT (MOWET) - MOFFITT 101. Thomas Mowatt. Husband; aged 28; b. 4 May 1809, Ford, Northumberland; son of Andrew Mowatt & Margaret; d. 13 Dec 1892, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Pre-emigr. occ.: miller. Post-emigr. occ.: proprietor farmer. Rel: Presbyterian.
102. Elizabeth "Betsy" Moffitt. Wife; aged 24; b.1813, Stickel, Roxburgh, Scotland; daughter of John Moffat & Janet Gladstone; d. 22 Jan 1854/1855, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
Rev. Dr. Andrew Joseph Mowatt. Son in womb; b. 11 Feb 1838, Woodstock, NB; d.19 Feb 1911 while preaching at the pulpit, Erskine Church, Montreal. Occ. Presbyterian Minister. Rel.: Presbyterian.
Thomas Mowatt and his pregnant wife Elizabeth "Betsy" Moffitt came to NB with his brother James Mowatt, his wife Catherine Huliston and their infant daughter Agnes. It is believed that Elizabeth's maiden name was Moffitt, and that she was a sister of Mary Moffitt who married Peter Wood, and Margaret Moffitt who married John Swan. Both of these sisters and their families came to Harvey as chain migrants around 1850. Thomas brought the document copied below to New Brunswick with him in 1837: "This certifies that Thomas Mowatt, a native of this neighbourhood, of creditable parentage, leaves this country for N. Brunswick, wishing to better his situation in that land. He is a member in full communion with this Presbyterian Congregation and has always acted as becometh the Christian. He is of a mild inoffensive disposition, exceedingly peaceable, quiet and retiring, very highly esteemed as a servant, well acquainted with husbandry in all the modern improvements. He has had for several years the oversight of a corn mill and is very capable of managing such a concern, so he is likely to prove an acquisition to any gentlemen improving his estate. He leaves us in comfortable circumstances, with his brother James. But if a mysterious Providence should visit them with shipwreck or disaster, the British agent or Consul must afford them protection, and the humane may rest assured they lend aid to the deserving. Given in the name of the members, Trustees and Elders of this congregation, Thomas Hall, minister Crookham, County of Northumberland, May 21st, 1837”.
NESBITT 103. James Nesbitt. Widower; aged 52; b. ca. 1775; d. 28 Dec, 1851, Robbinston, Maine. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Rel.: Presbyterian, later Congregational Church.
104. George Nesbitt. Son; aged 21; b. 16 Feb 1816, Northumberland; d. 1881/1891. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer.
105. Elspeth Nesbitt. Daughter; aged 17; b. 11 Sep 1818, Berwick (from obit.), Northumberland; d. 12 Nov 1911, Calais, Maine. Rel.: Presbterian, later Congregational.
106. James Nesbitt. Son; aged 14; b. 2 Oct 1822, England – d. unknown.
There were two Nesbitt families among the first Harvey Settlement settlers, James Nesbitt and John Nesbitt. The relationship between the two is unknown. James was a widower in 1837, when he came to New Brunswick on the Cornelius with his two sons, George and James, and daughter Elspeth. James’ wife who passed away before May 1837 was Catherine 'Elspeth' Carr (b. 3 Nov 1776, Norham, Northumberland, England). James settled on Lot #12W, 100 acres in Harvey Settlement. He sold his land to John Kilpatrick on 14 Dec 1844, whose name is shown on the Land Grants Map. Presumably after he sold his property he moved to Maine to live with his daughter, Elspeth. The 1850 Census for Robbinston, Maine shows "James Mashbeth, age 75, born in England" living with John and Elizabeth Larner. This name perhaps should have been "James Nesbitt".
NESBITT - REAVELY 107. John Nesbitt. Husband; aged 47; b. ca. 1790, Northumberland; md. 26 Feb 1815, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 11 Apr 1850, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel. Presbyterian.
108. Ann Reavely. Wife; aged 42; b. ca 1795; d. 25 Feb 1864, Harvey.
109. Susanna Nesbitt. Daughter; aged 21; b. 11 (register) or 21 (stone) Feb 1816, Wooler Town, Northumberland; bp. 25 Feb 1816, United Presbyterian Cheviot St. NC, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 20 May 1897, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian.
110. Thomas Nesbitt. Son; aged 19; b. 23 Sep 1817, Wooler Town, Northumberland; bp. 28 Sep 1817, United Presbyterian Cheviot Street, NC, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 20 May 1882, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Post-emigr. occ.: carpenter. Rel.: Presbyterian.
111. Ann Nesbitt. Daughter; aged 17; b. 13 Oct. 1819 Wooler Town; bp. 1 Nov 1819 Wooler West Chapel, Northumberland; d. unknown.
112. John B. Nesbitt. Son; aged 16; b. 1821, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 23 May 1898, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer.
113. Elspeth "Elisabeth" Nesbitt. Daughter; aged 13, b. 8 Dec 1823 Wooler Town, Northumberland; bp. 14 Dec 1823, West Chapel Presbyterian NC, Wooler, Northumberland; d. unknown.
114. James Nesbitt. Son; aged 11; b. 23 Mar 1826, Wooler, Northumberland, England; bp. 6 Apr 1826, West Chapel Presbyterian NC, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 30 Oct 1882, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
115. Jean (or Jane - sic.) Nesbitt. Daughter; aged 8; b. 9 Jun 1828, Wooler, Northumberland; bp. 19 June 1828 Wooler West Chapel, Northumberland; d. 5 Feb 1918, British Columbia; bd. Courtenay Civic Cem., Section A, Courtenay, B.C.
116. Robert Nesbitt. Son; aged 6; b. 1831, Wooler, Northumberland; bp. 30 Sep 1831, West Chapel Presbyterian, NC, Wooler, Northumberland; d. bef. 1871. Eventual occ.: farmer.
There were two Nesbitt families among the first Harvey Settlement settlers, John Nesbitt and James Nesbitt. Relationship between the two is unknown. John Nesbitt, with his wife Ann, and eight children came to America on the Cornelius. John Nesbitt and his family settled on Land Grant Lot 20 E.
PATTERSON 117. William Patterson. Single man; aged 25; b. 6 Mar 1812 (from family bible) Berwick, Scotland (from obit.); d.11 Dec 1892, Harvey; Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 22 Jan 2008).
William Patterson came to New Brunswick as a single young man on the Cornelius. He subsequently married a local young woman, United Empire Loyalist descendant Sarah Ann Jane Dibblee. Birth date is taken from family bible and Scottish origin is based on obituary as well as all census entries where he is listed as being of Scottish origin. Spelling of last name is variable as on at least one document he signed his name as Paterson. “He went into the green woods and by hard work he made for himself a fine farm” on Land Grant Lot #9 second tier (South), 98 acres, in Harvey Settlement in 1841. In the 1861 Census, William owned 70 acres improved, and 28 acres unimproved land; cash value of farm, 250 pounds, value of implements and machinery, 12 pounds. He had two horses, 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 5 other neat cattle, 16 sheep, 3 swine, slaughtered 700 lb. pork; produced 150 lb. butter, 40 lb. wool, 15 tons hay, 300 bu. oats, 30. bu. buckwheat, 2 bu. peas, 4 bu. timothy, 20 bu. turnips and 150 bu. potatoes.William “was an elder in the Presbyterian church for upwards of thirty years and took a leading part in church and Sunday school work”.
PIERCY - HENDERSON 118. Thomas Piercy. Husband; aged 53; b. 1784, Northumberland; bp. 29 Jun 1784, Spittal, United Presbyterian, Northumberland; son of Thomas Piercy & Elizabeth; md. 19 Apr. 1812 Ford, Northumberland; d. 12 Oct 1865, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: steward, hind; Post-emigr. Occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
119. Mary Henderson. Wife; aged 51; b. ca. 1786, Wooler; bp. 3 Jan. 1787 Wooler Tower Hill U.A.; daughter of Matthew and Margaret (her parents are named in the baptisms of some of the grandchildren); d. 3 Sep 1868, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
120. Matthew Piercy. Married son; see also entry for PIERCY – MOFFITT below.
121. Elizabeth Piercy. Daughter; aged 22; b. 10 Mar. 1816 Redsford, parish of Kirknewton, Northumberland; bp. 13 Mar. 1816 Crookham Presbyterian, Northumberland; d. 26 Jun 1889, Fredericton, NB; bd. Forest Hill Cem., Fredericton.
122. Mary Piercy. Daughter; aged 18; b. 30 Sept 1819 (stone) 30 Sept 1818 (register) at Thornington, Northumberland; bp. 11 Oct. 1818 Crookham Presbyterian, Northumberland; d. 6 Mar 1892, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.; Rel.: Presbyterian.
123. Isabella Piercy. Daughter; aged 16; b. 20 Sep. 1820 Thornington, Northumberland (father a hind); bp. 27 Sep. 1820 Crookham Presb.; d. Aft.1893.
124. Walter Piercy. Son; aged 10; b. 19 May 1827, Thornington, Northumberland (father a hind); bp. 23 May 1827 Crookham Presbyterian, Northumberland; d. 24 Jan 1914, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
Thomas Piercy, wife Mary Henderson sailed on the Cornelius with their two sons, three daughters and one daughter-in-law. There were also children not in the list who likely died (or in Margaret's case perhaps married in England): Margaret b. 25 Feb. 1813 Fenton, p. Wooler (father a steward), bp. 11 Mar. 1813 Crookham Presbyterian; Thomas b. 9 Feb. 1823 Thornington (father a hind), bp. 19 Feb. 1823 Crookham Presbyterian; Andrew b. 19 Oct. 1824 Thornington (father a hind), bp. 22 Oct. 1824 Crookham Presbyterian. Thomas received Land Grant Lot # 18 West, 100 acres. Thomas and his elder son, Matt, who was 23 years old, arrived in Harvey before the rest of the family and had a comfortable house built, with a fire place before the rest of the family arrived. Mary and their daughters and younger son walked from Fredericton to Harvey, a distance of approximately 25 miles, after their home had been built.
PIERCY - MOFFITT 120. Matthew Piercy. Husband; aged 22; b. 15 Jul 1814, Readsford, Parish of Kirknewton, Northumberland; son of Thomas Piercy and Mary Henderson (above); bp. 23 Aug. 1814 Crookham Presbyterian, Northumberland; d. 28 Feb 1889, Comox, BC; bd. 1 Mar 1889, Courtenay BC Civic Cemetery, Section A. Pre-emigr. occ.: blacksmith; Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
125. Agnes Moffitt. Wife; aged 21; b. 19 Oct 1815, Lanton, Northumberland; daughter of later chain migrants John Moffitt & Ellen "Nellie" Davidson; d. 17 Apr 1886, Comox, BC; bd. Courtenay, BC Civic Cem. Rel. Presbyterian.
Mathew Piercy and his wife came to New Brunswick with Matthew's parents (see also PIERCY – HENDERSON entry above), sisters and brother on the Cornelius. Agnes’s parents and family also eventually came to Harvey in 1842 as chain migrants. They received Land Grant Lot #14 West, 100 acres. Their twelve children were born in Harvey. After 38 years of living in Harvey, the Piercy’s moved to British Columbia in 1875 and settled on Vancouver Island, where they again were pioneer settlers. Their sons Thomas, John, Matt, Sam and Walt, and youngest daughters Agnes and Isabella moved to BC with their parents. Elizabeth died at an early age in Harvey. The four oldest daughters married and remained in New Brunswick. Matthew was very active in the Presbyterian church and the second church built in Harvey Settlement was on his land. In the Comox, BC the Presbyterian Church and cemetery was built on land donated by Matthew Piercy and Samuel Crawford. Matthew and Agnes are buried in that cemetery.
ROBISON 126. William Robison. Single man; aged 25; b. 6 Sep 1811, England; son of later chain migrants Marshall Robison & Jane Dickson d. 16 Apr 1889, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr.: occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
William Robison came to Harvey on the Cornelius as a single young man. He settled on Lot #11, second tier, 100 acres, between the lots of George Nesbitt and Thomas Wilson, southeast of the road from Saint Andrews to Fredericton. He was followed in 1842 by his parents and siblings. In the 1861 Census for Manners Sutton, he owned or occupied 40 acres of improved land and 60 acres of unimproved land; cash value of farm was 150 pounds; value of implements and machinery, 2 pounds. Had 3 milch cows, 2 working oxen, 2 other neat cattle, 7 sheep, 4 swine, and slaughtered 300 lb. pork. Produced 200 lb. butter; 20 lb. cheese; 25 lb. wool; 9 tons hay; 130 bu. oats; 80 bu. buckwheat; 60 bu. turnips; 80 bu. potatoes and 30 bu. carrots.
SCOTT 127. Jane Scott. Single woman (sibling); aged 40; b. 2 May 1797, Northumberland; bp. 7 May 1797, United Presbyterian Cheviot St., NC, Wooler, Northumberland; daughter of John Scott & Susan Johnston; md. 20 Sep. 1845 in Harvey Settlement to John Heughan; d. 17 Mar 1871, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
128. John Scott. Single man (sibling); aged 38; b. 20 Dec 1798, Northumberland; bp. 24 Dec 1798, United Presbyterian Cheviot St. N.C., Wooler, Northumberland; son of John Scott & Susan Johnston; d.12 Dec 1862, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigrat.: occ.: carpenter. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer.
Jane Scott and her brother John Scott were aboard the Cornelius. John received Land Grant 2nd Tract W. Harvey Settlement, Kingsclear, York Co., 100 acres 1851/12/19 KL4949. In the 1851 Census, John (45 years old) was living in the household of John and Elizabeth (Chambers) Nesbitt, and was listed as farmer/prop. In the 1861 Census he was living with his sister Jane Heughan (her husband John Heughan had died in 1857), and was listed as a farmer/carpenter.
TAIT 129. Robert Tait Single man; no additional information available.
TAITE 130. William Taite Widower?; aged 50; no additional information available.
131. Margaret Taite. Daughter; aged 5; b. ca. 1832, Northumberland; md. 4 Oct 1849 in Harvey Settlement to Thomas Piercy; d. 3 Mar 1891..
Little is known of this family. Based on the ordering in the fall of 1837 government list of names of those applying for land on the St. Andrews Road this family seems to be closely associated with that of David Cessford. Margaret was previously assumed to be a daughter of David and Peggy Cessford. However, Margaret is not in the 1851 census with the Cessford family, and alone among the children does not appear among the English baptisms. Based on her age profile Margaret is most likely the Margaret Taite who married Thomas Piercy in 1849. Witnesses at the marriage were Walter Piercy and Barbara Cessford providing further evidence of the close link between the Cessford and Taite families.
THOMSON 132. Thomas Thomson. Brother; aged 34, b. ca 1803, unknown; d. unknown.
133. James Thomson. Brother; aged 24; b. ca 1813, unknown; d. unknown.
The names of these two brothers appears on the list of names of those applying for land on the St. Andrews Road in the fall of 1837 (this poster left). No additional information is available.
THOMPSON - SWAN 134. John Thompson. Husband; aged 37; b. 1800, Northumberland; md. 29 Jan 1832, Cornhill Parish Marriage Register 1798-1850; d. 25 Aug 1888, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.. Pre-emigr. occ.: teacher. Post-emigrat. occ.: teacher, farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 18 Feb. 2008).
135. Isabella Swan. Wife; aged 37; b. ca 1800, Northumberland; daughter of later chain migrants Henry Swan & Elizabeth Russell; d. 20 May 1851, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
136. John T. Thompson. Son; aged 4; b. 1833, England; d. 11 May 1910, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian. (entry updated 18 Feb. 2008).
137. Elizabeth Thompson. Daughter; aged 3; b. 1834, England; d. 4 Feb, 1909, Brooklyn, NY; bd. 7 Jul 1909, Harvey Settlement Cem. (entry updated 18 Feb. 2008).
138. Margaret Thompson. Daughter; aged 11 months; b. Jun 1836, England; d. 29 Mar 1928, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. (entry updated 18 Feb. 2008).
John received a land grant of 100 acres, Lot 9W, in Harvey Settlement. He had been educated as a school teacher and served in this role when he came to the Harvey community. He served as Clerk of the Session in the Presbyterian Church, and as an elder. They eventually had ten children, three born in England and seven born in Harvey. Isabella died when the youngest child was about two years old.
THOMPSON 139. John Thompson Nephew of John Thompson above; aged 16; b. ca 1821, most likely Northumberland; d. unknown.
This young man traveled on the Cornelius with his uncle John Thompson above. He seems to have left the community within a few years as he appears in no subsequent documents.
WIGHTMAN - DAVIDSON 140. John Wightman. Husband; aged 47; celebrated 48th birthday at sea; b. Jun 1789, Doddington, Northumberland; bp. 23 Jun 1789, Doddington, England; son of John Wightman; d. 13 Jan 1867, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
141. Mary Davidson. Wife; aged 42; b. 1795, England; daughter of Mathew Davison, in England. d. 19 Aug 1871, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian.
142. Eleanor "Ellen" Wightman. Daughter; aged 12; b. Oct 1824, Wooler, Northumberland; bp. 29 Oct 1824, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 30 Mar 1889, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian.
143. Isabelle "Belle" Wightman. Daughter; aged 9; b. 14 Jan 1827, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 16 Sep 1901, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
144. John Wightman. Son; aged 8; b. ca. 1829, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 23 Aug 1891, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
145. Elizabeth "Bessie" Wightman. Daughter; aged 6; b. 5 Mar 1831, Wooler, Northumberland; d. 15 Jun 1901, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian.
John Wightman, his wife Mary, and four children sailed aboard the Cornelius. They received Land Grant Lot #19 W, on the Tweedside Road.
WILSON - BROWN 146. Robert Wilson. Husband; aged 38; b. 26 Mar 1799, Greenlawdean, Scotland; bp. 14 Apr 1799; son of Alexander Wilson & Elizabeth Miller; md. 27 May 1818, Hutton, Scotland; d. 25 Jan 1864, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Pre-emigr. occ.: labourer. Post-emigr. occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
147. Mary Brown. Wife; aged 38; b. 8 Sep 1798, Morpeth, Northumberland; daughter of James Brown & Martha Reed; d. 12 Dec 1864, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
148. Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson. Daughter; aged 18; b.18 Nov 1818, Lennilhill, Berwickshire; d. 28 Dec 1901, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
149. Thomas Wilson. Son; aged 16; b. 13 Jan 1821, Ayton Law, Scotland; d. 28 Dec 1892, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Rel.: Presbyterian.
150. Mary Wilson. Daughter; aged 10; b. 15 Dec 1826, Nethermoins, Scotland; d 21 Jan 1848, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
151. Margaret Wilson. Daughter; aged 8; b. 24 Apr 1829, Howlaws, Scotland; d. 2 Jul 1852, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem.
152. Robert Wilson. Son; aged 5; celebrated 6th birthday at sea, b. 8 Jul 1831, Howlaws, Scotland; d. 14 May 1901, Harvey; buried, Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ.: farmer. Rel.: Presbyterian.
153. Alexander Wilson. Son; aged 3; b. 23 Jan 1834, Lennilhill, Scotland; d. 28 May 1906, Harvey; bd. Harvey Settlement Cem. Eventual occ: storekeeper, carpenter, farmer.
154. Jane Wilson. Daughter; aged 2 weeks; b. 14 May 1837, Lennilhill, Scotland; d. 16 May 1918, Harvey; bd. Magundy Cemetery. Later religion: Seventh-Day Adventist.
Robert Wilson and his wife, Mary Brown with seven children, the youngest just two weeks old, sailed aboard the Cornelius. Robert received Land Grant, Lot #10, 88 acres in Harvey Settlement. He paid the sum of eleven pounds for the land rather than working out an agreement with the government. As his sons grew older they received land on the second tier adjacent to Robert's. Robert's land was passed down to his youngest son, James. Contact: Tim Patterson at tim.patterson@carleton.ca with comments or to provide additional information.
Entry last updated: 13 Oct 2008
