Harvey - Genealogy - David Little Family

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121. Tressa Jane Little. Daughter of James Lewis Little & Annie F. Parker. Born 25 Jun 1890 in York Mills. Died 7 Oct 1993 in Loch Lomond Villa, Saint John. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery.

On Thursday, October 7, 1993, Tressa Jane Briggs, of Loch Lomand Villa, Saint John, formerly of York Mills, NB, in her 104th year. Survived by three sons Ross and his wife Lucille of Vancouver, Alan and his wife Phyllis of York Mills, Manley and his wife Clarice of Saint John, one daughter Thelma Briggs of Saint John.

Resting at Swan Funeral Home in Harvey until Saturday when funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 2 pm, Rev. Gordon Blackwell and Rev. David Dewar officiating. Visiting hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Interment in Harvey Community Cemetery.

She married John H. Briggs, son of Thomas Briggs & Sarah Jane "Janie" Swan, 11 Jun 1913 in York Co., NB. Born 7 Sep 1887 in Harvey Sta. Died 11 May 1930 in Chipman Memorial Hospital, St. Stephen. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Milling Business.

John Briggs of York Mills, age 43, died May 11, 1930. Mr Briggs death followed an operation in Chipman Memorial Hospital, St. Stephen. His health had not been good for some time but able to be around the house and see to his work. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Briggs, Manners Sutton, and carried on a large milling business at York Mills, and also had an interest in the box factory of that place.

Harvey Station, May 29 -- News of the sudden death of John Briggs, of York Mills, at the age of 43 years, was learned of with profound regret on May 11th.

Mr Briggs' death followed an operation in the Chipman Memorial Hospital, St. Stephen. His health had not been good for some time but able to be around the house and see to his work. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Briggs, Manners Sutton and carried on a large milling business at York Mills, also had an interest in the box factory of that place. He was a good neighbor, and a man held in the very greatest respect by all who knew him. He was a friend to everybody and always ready to give a helping hand. He leaves to mourn his wife, three young sons and one daughter, all at home; three brothers and one sister, Mathew Briggs, of Briggs and Little Woollen factory, York Mills; Allan Briggs, of York Mills; Charles Briggs, on the old homestead at Manners Sutton; Mrs LeBaron Little and Mrs Harry Swan, Harvey Station. (note--two sisters)

The funeral was held Tuesday with a short service at the house and then going to Knox Presbyterian Church. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev Mr Knight. Does Jesus Care, I Want to Go there, Don't You, and Going Down the Valley were the three hymns sung by request..

The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment was made in the Harvey cemetery.

For further information on this family see page 66, "The Little Family of Harvey Settlement 1786-1992" compiled by J. Watson, B. Swan and J. Hall.

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