Harvey - Genealogy - David Little Family

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38. Robert Archibald Little. Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert (link to Herbert family pages). Born 22 Feb 1859 in Harvey. Christen 6 Mar 1859 in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 29 Mar 1929 in York Mills. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Sawmill, Shingle Mill, Butter Tubs.

Robert operated the saw mill at Upper York Mills, he installed a homemade rotary saw, which he used for years. He also had a shingle machine, and later made butter tubs. His son Clarence worked in the mill with him, and they also raised silver foxes.

Apr 3 -- The death of Robert A. Little occurred at home, York Mills, on March 29 following an illness of several months. He was seventy years of age. For several years he had owned and operated a mill at York Mills, where he manufactured butter tubs, boards and shingles. He was held in high regard by a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death.

Mr Little is survived by his wife, one son Clarence, two sisters, Mrs Johnson of Lawrence Station and Mrs J. Nesbitt of Coburn; three brothers, George, Frederick and James, the later a twin, and one grandchild, Miss Anna Little all of York Mills.

The death of Mrs Jane Little, widow of Robert Little occurred at her home York Mills early Saturday morning, May 19.

Mrs Little was born at Harvey Station on October 24, 1863, a daughter of Marshall and Mary Robison, pioneer settlers of Harvey. Following her marriage she moved to York Mills where she has resided since that time. She was well known and very highly regarded and her death will be learned of with deep regret by a large circle of friends. She was a loyal member of the United Church, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society, and an active worker in the sewing circle of the Universalist Church. She is survived by one son, Clarence Little of York Mills, one grandchild, Miss Anna Little and three brothers, Robert, Kenneth J. and Alex Robison.

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Robert Archibald Little. Son of James Little & Isabella "Belle" Herbert (link to Herbert family pages). Born 22 Feb 1859 in Harvey. Christen 6 Mar 1859 in Harvey Presbyterian Church. Died 29 Mar 1929 in York Mills. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Sawmill, Shingle Mill, Butter Tubs. Robert operated the saw mill at Upper York Mills, he installed a homemade rotary saw, which he used for years. He also had a shingle machine, and later made butter tubs. His son Clarence worked in the mill with him, and they also raised silver foxes. From newspaper obituary - 1929: Robert A. Little Well Known Resident of York Mills Passes Away in Seventieth Year. Apr 3 -- The death of Robert A. Little occurred at home, York Mills, on March 29 following an illness of several months. He was seventy years of age. For several years he had owned and operated a mill at York Mills, where he manufactured butter tubs, boards and shingles. He was held in high regard by a large number of friends who will regret to learn of his death. Mr Little is survived by his wife, one son Clarence, two sisters, Mrs Johnson of Lawrence Station and Mrs J. Nesbitt of Coburn; three brothers, George, Frederick and James, the later a twin, and one grandchild, Miss Anna Little all of York Mills. He married Jane "Janie" Robison (link to Robison family pages), daughter of Marshall Robison (link to Robison family pages) & Mary Herbert (link to Herbert family pages), 2 Apr 1884 in York Co., NB By Robert Nevin, Presbyterian . Born 24 Oct 1863 in Harvey. Christen 25 Dec 1863 in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Died 19 May 1934 in York Mills, NB. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Religion United Church. Witnesses to marriage were Thomas H. Little and Margaret Robinson. From newspaper obituary - 1934: Mrs Robert Little, Well Known Woman Died At Home The death of Mrs Jane Little, widow of Robert Little occurred at her home York Mills early Saturday morning, May 19. Mrs Little was born at Harvey Station on October 24, 1863, a daughter of Marshall and Mary Robison, pioneer settlers of Harvey. Following her marriage she moved to York Mills where she has resided since that time. She was well known and very highly regarded and her death will be learned of with deep regret by a large circle of friends. She was a loyal member of the United Church, a life member of the Women's Missionary Society, and an active worker in the sewing circle of the Universalist Church. She is survived by one son, Clarence Little of York Mills, one grandchild, Miss Anna Little and three brothers, Robert, Kenneth J. and Alex Robison. They had the following children: 125 i. Archibald "Archie" Little 126 ii. Clarence Little 127 iii. 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