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Descendents of Thomas Piercy (ca 1760 - unknown)
and Elizabeth Unknown (unknown)


Generation 4
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22. Jane Piercy. Daughter of Matthew Piercy & Agnes Moffitt. Born 18 May 1847 in Harvey, NB. Christen 27 Jun 1847 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy. Died 6 Aug 1933 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Housewife. Religion Presbyterian.

From Colonial Farmer, 26 Nov 1866: "Married 7th inst., by Rev. Samuel Johnson, Henry Swan and Jane, third daughter of Matthew Piercy, all of Harvey Settlement."

From obituary in newspaper (1933)
Harvey Station, York Co., Aug 9 -- The death occurred on Saturday morning of Mrs Janie Swan, a life-long resident of Harvey Settlement, at her home. Mrs Swan was 85 years old, and had been in failing health for several months. She leaves to mourn one daughter, Mrs Thomas Speedy, and one son, Ernest Swan, both of Harvey.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from Knox Presbyterian Church. Rev. George Knight conducting the service. Favorite hymns were sung, and Mr Knight, Mrs Edgar Coburn and Miss Flossie Coburn sang. The flowers were many and beautiful. Interment was in the Harvey Cemetery.

She married Henry "Harry" Swan, son of James Swan & Jane Moody, 7 Nov 1866 in Harvey, York Co., NB By Rev. Samuel Johnson. Born 4 Jun 1843 in Harvey, N.B. Christen 26 Aug 1843 in Harvey By Rev. Daniel McCurdy . Died 5 Mar 1928 in Harvey Sta. Buried in Harvey Settlement Cemetery. Occupation Farmer, Carpenter, Woodsman. Religion Presbyterian.
Witnesses to marriage were John Swan and Margaret Piercy.

Harry and his wife Janie Piercy lived on the George Davidson farm and Harry worked as a farmer, carpenter and woodsman. The farm later went to his son, Matt, and then to Matt's son, Smith. After Matt took over the farm, Harry built a house near the road (presently owned by Henry James). He also built a small barn with two horse stalls; and travellers and salesmen who came to the area by horse often stayed at their home while attending to business in the area. The school teacher usually boarded with Harry and Jane.

Harry built the school in Manners Sutton district, commonly called the Swamp School. He provided the land, built a stone wall 36 ft. by 22 ft. for the foundation, provided all the lumber, made all doors, windows, made the shingles, etc. The school was to be finished by July 31, 1887, and paid in full on or about October 20, 1887. He received $500. for the contract. (The school building is now owned by Henry James, and has been used as an electrical and TV repair shop.)

Copied from newspaper obituary - (1928) --
Henry Swan, Age 82, Passes Suddenly
Harvey Station, March 18 -- The death of Henry Swan of Manners Sutton occurred suddenly March 5. Deceased was 82 years of age. He is survived by his wife and three children, Ernest, at Home; Fred, Vancouver; and Mrs Thomas Speedy, Manners Sutton. The last surviving brother is Alexander Swan, of Manners Sutton.

The funeral took place March 7, services by Rev. George Knight, pastor of Knox Presbyterian Church, Manners Sutton, with interment in the Harvey Cemetery.

They had the following children:
159 i. James Swan
160 ii. Matthew Swan
161 iii. Jane Agnes "Aggie" Swan
162 iv. George Davidson Swan
163 v. George Frederick "Fred" Swan
164 vi. Ella May Swan
165 vii. Henry "Ernest" Swan

 

Entry last updated: 10 Oct 2008
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