McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 238

Page 238 of the McAlpine's York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85

[ABBREVIATIONS (found on page 17) –ab above; adv advertisement; asst assistant; bds boards; cor corner; do same place or same street; dept department; e s east side; h house; n near; n s north side; opp opposite; r rear; rev reverend; s s south side; wid widow; w s west side; n north; s south; e east; w west; bet between.]

Transcription:

WOODSTOCK.

Clocks from $1.50 upwards, L. N. Fletcher’s, Main st., Woodstock,

Ketchum Charles, farmer, h Main
KETCHUM G R R, General Dealer, Main, h
Jacksontown road See adv front
Ketchum Judith C, wid Ralph, h Main
Lancaster I Cleotus, laborer, h Jacksontown road
Legassie Peter, laborer, h Main
Long Richard, laborer, h Jacksontown road
Marshall John S, laborer, h r Main
Maxwell Mrs William, h Main
McBride Miss Isabella, school teacher, bds Main
McCluskey Jane, wid Thomas, h Main
McCluskey William, farmer, h Main
McCluskey Woodman, laborer, h Main
McDonald H G, tanner, h Main
McINTOSH WM, school teacher, h Main
McKim Patrick, hostler, bds Trecartin house
Mclaughlin Patrick, nursery man, bds Main
Paterson Sandberg, laborer, h Jacksontown road
Perley Samuel, laborer, h Jacksontown road
PHILLIPS DAVID, leather manufacturer, Main, h do
Phillips Zoaphar, farmer, h Main
Plummer A C, farmer, h Jacksontown road
Plummer A C, jr, laborer, bds Jacksontown road
REYNOLDS HENRY O, physician, Main, h do
Riley John, blacksmith, h Jacksontown road
Sanburn John, farmer, h Main
Saunders Owen, laborer, h Main
Sawyer Eli, farmer, h Jacksontown road
SHARP FRANCIS P, nursery man, Main, h do
Sharp Franklin, nursery man, bds Main
Shaw Matthew, farmer, h Main
Sherwood William, laborer, bds Lorne house
SMITH CHAS E, collar maker, Main, h do
Smith David, farmer, h Jacksontown road
Smith James T, farmer, h Main
SMITH JNO E, tailor, Main, h do
Smith Walter J, upholsterer, bds Lorne house
Smith Wayman A, school teacher, h Main
STEVENSON ROBT, grocer and postmaster, Main, h do
Stevens Justice, hoop maker, h Jacksontown road
Thibideau Stephen, teamster, h Main
TRECARTEN WALTER, prop Trecarten house, Main
Vulcans Robert, cabinet maker, bds Trecarten house
Walton John, farmer, h Jacksontown road

Lambrequins, Cretonnes, &c., John McLauchlan, Main st., Woodsk

[McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 13 – Index]

[McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 5 – Title Page]

[McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 237]

[McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 239]

A Fredericton Region Museum project … exhibiting the history of Fredericton and central New Brunswick!

A BIG thank you to Erin who has volunteered to help me with the McAlpine transcriptions and to Sunitha C. from Sparked.com Microvolunteering!!!

Chestnut Canoe, Anthony Allaire, Early New Brunswick Coinage, The Hon. Muriel MacQueen Fergusson and Lillian Mary Beckwith Maxwell

Volume 13, Number 3 (Summer 1997) - 65th Anniversary 1932-1997 of the Officers’ Quarterly

We have back issue copies of Volume 13, Number 3 (Summer 1997) – 65th Anniversary 1932-1997 of the Officers’ Quarterly available for purchase for $4 (plus postage and handling).

Contents:

“Letter from the Editors …” by E.A MacDougall and Brent Wilson (page 3)
Abstract:
A few notes on the events at the York Sunbury Museum and a short history about the Chestnuts, who first arrived in Fredericton in the 1830s.

“President’s Perspective …” by Helen Hutchison (page 4)
Abstract:
A summary of recent exhibits held at the York Sunbury Museum, funding, Museum programs and Museum staff.

“Curator’s Corner …” by Bruce Lynch (page 5)
Abstract:
This was Lynch’s final “Curator’s Corner” before leaving his employment at the York Sunbury Museum.  In it, he considers the increasing demands on museums and the need to adapt.  He also thanks the many people who he worked with and urged people to support their local museum.

“Featured Article … Loyalist Anthony Allaire” by Ruth Scott (page 6 & cont. on page 17)
Abstract:
A four page article with pictures about New York Loyalist Anthony Allaire who settled in Douglas, New Brunswick.  The article mentions Major Patrick Ferguson and the Robinson Family who settled near the Allaire property. 

“Beyond York-Sunbury: New Brunswick’s Decimal Coinage …” by Robert Hirsch (page 10)
Abstract:
A history of New Brunswick coins starting prior to 1860 to 1870 with images and notes on collecting.

“Anniversary Exhibit Opening …” by Helen Hutchison (page 12)
Abstract:
A transcription of Hutchison’s speech from the opening of the Anniversary exhibit held at the York Sunbury Museum. 

“Museum World … Scale Model of the New Brunswick Internment Camp: A Realistic View of Life Behind Barbed Wire” by Wesley Clarke (page 13)
Abstract:
A brief history of the New Brunswick Internment Camp, the Museum that remembers the camp and the scale model created by Minto Elementary and Junior High students. 

“Remembering The Hon. Muriel MacQueen Fergusson, O.C., P.C., Q.C. …” by C. Anne Crocker
Abstract:
A description of the life of Muriel MacQueen Fergusson, Fredericton’s first female City Councillor, first Fredericton Deputy Mayor, a Senator of Canada and the first woman Speaker of the Senate. 

“Remembering Richard J. Bagley” (page 15)
Abstract:
Bagley was a former York Sunbury Museum employee, York Sunbury Historical Society member and had served on the Board of Directors and Executive.

“The Officers’ Bookcase … The Story of the Chestnut Canoe: 150 Years of Canadian Canoe Building by Kenneth Solway” by Harry Quinlan (page 16)
A book review.

“From the Archives” by Kenneth R. Chestnut (page 18)
Abstract:
A transcribed copy of a letter to Lillian Maxwell from K. R. Chestnut (Kenneth R.) dated January 1952.

“Garrison Ghosts” (page 19)
Abstract:
A description of the life of Lillian Mary Beckwith Maxwell (1877-1956), former teacher, historian, genealogist, writer, York Sunbury Historical Society member and the list goes on. 

If you are interested in acquiring a copy of this issue of the Officers’ Quarterly, please contact the York Sunbury Historical Society and Museum office or drop by the office at 571 Queen Street and pick one up.

McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 48

Page 48 of the McAlpine's York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85

[ABBREVIATIONS (found on page 17)  –ab above; adv advertisement; asst assistant; bds boards; cor corner; do same place or same street; dept department; e s east side; h house; n near; n s north side; opp opposite; r rear; rev reverend; s s south side; wid widow; w s west side; n north; s south; e east; w west; bet between.]

 

Transcription:

 

FREDERICTON.

 

For Corns use Currin’s Corn Cure!  Davis & Co., Fredericton.

 

Malloy Peter, labourer, h Needham

Maloney Robert, blacksmith, h King

MALTON C COLVILLE, bookkeeper Queen Hotel, Queen

Manson Miss Harriet, bds Brunswick

Manzer Ben H, hair dresser, Regent, bds, Waverley House

Manzer Charles H, teamster, h King

MARSH J L, barrister, police magistrate, City hall, h George

Martin D Frank, salesman, h St John

Martin Mrs Emily, h Charlotte

Martin Mary Ann, wid Thomas, h St John

Martin Peter, lumberman, h King

Martin William, waiter, h King

Massey William, labourer, h George

Mattheson Jane, wid Hugh, h York

Matheson Mary A, wid John, h King

Matthews Jess R, machinist, h George

MAUNSELL COL GEORGE, royal military school, h Queen

Maxwell James, foreman, h Westmorland

Maxwell John, mason, h Regent

Mayes Isabella, wid John J, h Waterloo Row

Mayes John, clerk, h Waterloo Row

McAdam James, carpenter, h George

McAdam James, wood worker, h Regent

McAdam Margaret, wid Alex, h George

McAllister Charles, teamster, h King

McALLISTER JAS A, dentist, Queen, h do e

McAlpine J Burpee, clerk, h Queen w

McALPINE WM, h Queen w

McBeth Leticia, wid John, h King

McBurney Elizabeth, wid William, h Brunswick

McCafferty Frank B, of O’Toole & McCafferty, h Brunswick

McCaffrey Bernard, builder, h Brunswick

McCaffrey Frank, mason, h Brunswick

McCane, William, labourer, h Charlotte

McCann John, hostler, h King

McCarthy Miss Annie, dressmaker, h Charlotte

McCarthy Frances, wid Dennis, h King

McCarthy John, bookkeeper, bds Queen

McCarthy John, of Cameron & McCarthy, h King

McCARTHY TIMOTHY, gen dealer, Regent n Queen, h Queen

McCashion Daniel, carpenter, h King

McCATHERIN DOUGALL, Sewing Machines, Pianos and Organs, Phoenix Sq, h Charlotte  See adv page 4

 

White and Coloured Quilts, at Tennant, Davies & Co., F’ton, N. B.

 

[For more information about Col Maunsell, out our blog post “Lt. Col. George J. Maunsell”]

 

[McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 13 – Index]

 

[McAlpine’s York and Carleton Counties Directory for 1884-85 Page 5 – Title Page]

 

A York Sunbury Museum project … exhibiting the history of Fredericton and central New Brunswick!

 

Howden Robert Balmain Sends Interesting Letter to Historical Society (22 February 1936)

I found an interesting undated newspaper article in the 1936 York Sunbury Historical Society Minute Book attached to the minutes from April 16^th. 

Howden Robert Balmain Sends Interesting

Letter to Historical Society

The Reindeer was the first on the St. John River to use the new compound engine invented by Benjamin Tibbets. She served from 1845 to 1860.

“The following interesting letter written by Howden Robert Balmain of Scotchtown, Queens County was read before the Historical Soceity by Mrs. F. A. Good on behalf of Mrs. J. B. Maxwell, historian, who was unable to be present at the meeting. 

Sir:

I wish to thank the Historical Society of York and Sunbury for accepting me as a member.  I have sent to the society’s Historian, Mrs. Lillian Maxwell, a narrative by Senator Glasier of early steam-boating on the Saint John River.  I also ask them to kindly accept it as a valuable article of early steam-boating.  I also wish to say a few words about the compound marine engine and it’s invention by Benjamin F. Tibbetts.  Mr. Tibbetts made possible the expansion of steam from a high-pressure cylinder to a low-pressure cylinder, carrying the exhaust steam to the condensor.

It was not till three years later that a compound marine engine was in use and that was in Europe.  Mr. Tibbetts made two engines.  No. 1 was put in a boat on the St. Lawrence river, and afterwards came to Grand Lake and was named the Ben F. Tibbetts.  No. 2 was installed in the Reindeer.  This engine was made on the site of the Old Smith Foundry.

When the Reindeer was leaving the dock at Fredericton on the trial trip, Mr. Tibbetts was in the engine room, also John Tower his nephew.  When the gong rang to start her, Mr. Tibbetts utterly failed to do so.  He had to operate fourteen levers and valves, but failed to touch one of them.

Mr. Tower noticed this and said, “Uncle Ben, let me try.”  “Well, try if you like,” he told his nephew, and Tower started the machine.  Mr. Tibbetts was very excited.  The engine broke down, however, before the Reindeer for to Saint John.  People came from Maine, and other points to see the boat start.

Ben Tibbetts was born at Scotchtown, Grand Lake, and lived about forty years.  I believe he also was a watchmaker at one time.  He died in the house where he was born.  Henry McFarlane owned the house at that time.  Mr Tibbetts requested that after his death that an oak tree be planted at the heart of his grave.  It was all the monument he wanted.  However, a few years after his death a man whose name was Wiggins did start in a row boat with a stone to put at the grave.  A wind arose and the stone was put overboard and lost.

About thirty-eight years ago Henry Balmain and John Gunter, uncle and nephew, planted an oak at the head of the grave.  It was cut off several times.  But I, myself took charge.  Now a sturdy red oak and a cross mark the inventors grave.  If we had not kept a record no man now would know where Benjamin Tibbetts was buried.

Ben Tibbetts lay dying, it is told, when the tug Ben Tibbetts took on fire and drifted ashore on the same side of the lake, about sixteen miles above where Mr. Tibbetts died.  I am told the hull of the burned tug is still visible at low water.  There is a bronze tablet on the Customs House at Saint John, in memory of Tibbetts.  But I think the Historical Society of York and Sunbury will agree with me that a monument be placed at Tibbett’s grave; that the president of the Historical Sites Board be approached to erect a more substantial memorial to this man of worth, to be not forgotten by the public in the passing years.  

Yours cordially,
Howden Robert Balmain
Scotchtown, Queens Co., N. B.
February 22, 1936”

This tugboat was built in the 1860's with the engine of the steamer Reindeer after she was destroyed by fire in 1860. This engine saw service for over 70 years in several vessels.

New Jersey Loyalists

Another treasure from Daniel F. Johnson’s New Brunswick Newspaper Vital Statistics.  Thanks to the Province of New Brunswick Archives for making this database available on-line. 

Volume 62 Number 306
Date: February 23 1884
County: Saint John
Place: Saint John
Newspaper: The Daily Sun

Transcribed by Daniel F. Johnson.

The following list contains the names of prominent Loyalists of New Jersey against whom proceedings were instituted in the counties named during the Revolutionary war for the purpose of confiscating their property for joining the New Jersey Royal Volunteers or for giving aid and comfort to the adherents of the Crown. Lawrence A. ACKERMAN, Derrick ACKERMAN, David D. ACKERMAN, John J. ACKERMAN, all of Bergen; Vincent Pearse ASHFIELD, Essex; Benjamin ALLWOOD, David ALLSTON, Louis ALLSTON, Jonathan ALLSTON, John AUTEN, all of Middlesex; Thomas BRUEN, Benj. BOOTH, Josiah BANKS, Peter BROWNE, Rev. Isaac BROWNE, Ichabod Best BARNET, Thomas BURROWES, James BLUNDELL, Wm BROWNINGTON, Luther BALDWIN, all of Essex; Charles BAKEMAN, Bergen; James BOGGS, Isreal BRITON, Gerardus BEEKMAN, John BROWNE, Thomas BILLS, Joseph BAILEY, all of Monmouth; Wm BURTON, Somerset; Ezekiel BEACH, Richard BOWLESBY, John BOWLESBY, Edward BOWLESBY, Lawrence BUSKIRK, all of Morris; Wm BLANE, Ellis BARRON, Isaac BUNNELL, Jacob BOICE, all of Middlesex; Peter CLOPPER, Duncan CAMPBELL, John J. CRANE, John COLONY, all of Essex; Richard COCHRAN, Somerset; Daniel COXE, Hunterdon; Joseph CONLIFFE, Morris; Jonathan CLAWSON, Dennis COMBS, jr., Isaac CODDINGTON, all of Middlesex; John COUGLE, Sussex; Joseph CLAYTON, John COTTRELL, Samuel COOK, Jas. CURLIS, Alexander CLARK, Thomas CROWELL, Richard COLE, Asael CHANDLER, all of Monmouth; Moses DUNHAM, Isaac DUNHAM, Benjamin DRAKE, Henry DUGAN, Edward V. DUNGAN, John DOVE, all of Middlesex; Robert DRUMMOND, Essex; Asher DUNHAM, Jacob DEMEREST, Wm DUMAYNE, all of Morris; Daniel S. DEMEREST, John DERYEA, Orey DEMEREST, Thomas DUNGAN, Peter DURYEA, John DEMITT, Hendrick DOREMUS, all of Bergen; John EDDY, Sussex; Barent EURSE, Bergen; Jacob EMMONS, Monmouth; Hendrick FOX, Jacobus FOX, Hendrick FREDERICKS, Conrad FREDERICKS, all of Bergen; John FALKER, Stephen FARRAND, James FRAZIER, Joseph FRENCH, all of Essex; Ebenezer FOSTER, John FORD, Oswald FORD, all of Middlesex; Thos. GALBRAITH, Lewis GREENFIELD, Garrabrant GARRABRAMTS, all of Essex; Philip GACH, Wm GOUBERS, all of Middlesex; Wm GREEN, Sussex; Benamin GIBERSON, Gilbert GIBERSON, Benjamin GROVER, Joseph GROVER, Barzilla GROVER, Thomas GROVER, Wm GROVER, Wm GIBERSON, jr., Mallakeath GIBERSON, all of Monmouth; Joseph HALLETT, John Smith HETFIELD, James HETFIELD, Sheffield HOWARD, all of Essex; John C. HERRING, Peter J. HERRING, Henry J. HARRISON, Jacob HIMSON, Hendrick HIMSON, Adam HIMSON, all of Bergen; John HONEYMAN, John HARRIS, Somerset; William HOWARD, Isaac HORNBECK, Morris; Nathaniel HARNED, John HARNED, Peter HILTON, John HEARD, Jeremiah HEMSTED, all of Middlesex; Conrad HENDRICKS, John HANKINSON, John HORNER, Berzeor HINKSON, John HAMPTON, Fuller HORNER, all of Monmouth; John IRONS, Monmouth; David JAQUITH, Heathcot JOHNSON, Hendrick JOHNSON, all of Middlesex; Griffin JENKINS, James JAUNCEY, Cavalier JEWETT, all of Essex; Edward JONES, Bergen; Mathias KENSET, Bergen; David KENT, Wm KENT, all of Middlesex; Joseph KINGSLAND, John Tabor KEMP, all of Essex; Thomas KICKER, Monmouth; William LUCE, Isaac LONGWORTH, Thomas LONGWORTH, all of Essex; Thomas LYON, Abram LENT, Peter LENT, Timothy LEWIS, all of Bergen; William LURTON, Richard LENNOX, David LENNOX, Stacey LISK, all of Middlesex; John Leonard, John LEONARD, jr., Joseph LEONARD, Thomas LEONARD, Samuel LEONARD, Daniel LAFTRE, William LAWRENCE, John LONGSTREET, jr., Richard LIPPENCOTT, all of Monmouth; Jacob MERCELIS, Lewis MILLENBERG, David MASTERSON, Alex. McCOY, all of Bergen; Thomas MILLEDGE, Morris; William MAXWELL, Peter MOURISON, Richard MILLER, James MOORE, Daniel MOORE, John MORSE, all of Essex; Joseph MUNDAY, Hopewell MUNDAY, John MUNDAY, jr., Jonathan MUNDAY, jr., Benjamin MARSH, Mathias MAN, Nicholas MURRAY, jr., Samuel MORSE, all of Middlesex; John MORRIS, John MOUNT, Robert MORRIS, James MOUNT, all of Monmouth; Peter NIX, Isaac NOBLE, all of Bergen; Thomas OLDWATER, Bergen; John OKESON, Samuel OAKERSON, all of Monmouth; David OGDEN, David OGDEN, jr., Isaac OGDEN, Nicholas OGDEN, Jonathan OLIVER, David OLIVER, all of Essex; John PREY, Middlesex; Philip PEAKES, Wm PEAKER, Jacobus PEAK, Christian PULISALT, all of Bergen; James PRICE, William PRICE, Michael PRICE, John PINTARD, jr., John PERRINE, Nathaniel PARKER, James PEW, John POLHEMUS, jr., all of Monmouth; Abm. A. QUACKENBUSH, Bergen; Robert F. RANDOLPH, David F. RANDOLPH, all of Middlesex; Charles ROBERTS, Somerset; Samuel RYERSON, Morris; Nathaniel RICHARDS, Broughtin REYNOLDS, all of Essex; Abel RIDNER, Martin RUTH, John RIDNER, John ROBERTSON, Hendrick RIDNER, John F. RYERSON, Richard RUCKMAN, Martin ROELOFFE, all of Bergen; Wm STYLES, Stephen SKINNER, Jonathan SAYRES, Richard STANTON, Caleb SAYRES, Derrick SCHUYLER, Samuel SMITH, Isaac STANBURY, Cornelius STAGER, Miles SHERBROOK, all of Essex; John STEWART, Stephen SKINNER, all of Morris; Michael STOR, Bergen; Jacob STOCKTON, Somerset; Joseph STEVENS, Wm SMITH, Stephen SKINNER, Cortlandt SKINNER, Thomas SMITH, James SHOTWELL, Cecil SARGEANT, all of Middlesex; James STILLWEL, Samuel STILLELL, William SMITH, David SMITH, Richard STOUT, Timothy SCOBEY, all of Monmouth; Jacob TOOKER, Essex; Peter Tice, John TISE, all of Bergen; John TROOP, Joseph THORNBURN, all of Morris; William TERRILL, Joseph THORNE, John THOMPSON, all of Middlesex; John TAYLOR, George TAYLOR, jr., Joseph TAYLOR, Morford TAYLOR, Thomas THORNE, Ezekiel TILTON, Christopher TALLMAN, Clayton TILTON, Oliver TALLMAN, John THROCKMORTON, all of Monmouth; Peter VROOM, John VROOM, all of Middlesex; John VANWAGGMER, Abram VANGLESON, Henry VANDEHOFF, all of Essex; John H. VANHOUTEN, Hendrick VANBLARCOM, Harrison VANBLARCOM, Peter J. VANBLARCOM, Jacob VANWICKLE, James VANBUREN, John L. VANBUSKIRK, Gabriel VANORDEN, David VANBUSKIRK, all of Bergen; John VANDYKE, Somerset; Philip VANCORTLANDT, Laurence VANBUSKIRK, all of Morris; Hendrick VANMATER, Daniel VANMATER, Peter VANNOTE, all of Monmouth; Uzal WARD, Ebenezer WARD, John WHEELER, Nathl. WILLIAMS, Garret WOUTERS, Peter WOODS, George WELLES, Thomas WHITE, Hugh WALLACE, James WILSON, George WARNER all od Essex; Peter D. WIEN, Bergen; Benjamin WORTH, Somerset; Alexander WATSON, Thomas WALKER, John WILSON, all of Middlesex; John WILLIAMS, jr., Peter WARDELL, Josiah WHITE, Benjamin WOOLLEY, John WILLIAMS, John WARDELL, Ebenezer WARDELL, Britton WHITE, all of Monmouth; Richard YATES, Essex.

Lynch History

P132-151 (MC300-MS44-214, see MS18-38) Timothy Lynch

If you think you can help us please leave your comments here.  If you have any research queries that you would like posted here, let me know by filling out the form found on our website.

Question: 

“Hi there,
I was wondering if you would have any historical data on Timothy Lynch, born in 1841 (Bandon, Ireland) who immigrated to NB [New Brunswick] became a well known lumberman.  He first married Harriet Jane Cox (1851-1880; Bath, NB) and then Margaret Bowen (1848? – 1944).  I’m trying to develop my family tree.
 
Any help would be appreciated.  If you know who to send this to, please forward the message along. 
 
Thanks very much!”

My Reply:

The only references that I have in the catalogued archival material to a “Timothy Lynch” can be found on the “Photographs and Pictures” and “Miscellaneous Correspondence” pages of the YSM Blog. If you go to the “search” function on the right hand side of the screen and enter “Lynch” you will find the pages.

It may not be your Timothy Lynch but it might be worth exploring. You can contact the Provincial Archive of New Brunswick for copies of the material.

There is Cox family genealogical information in the “Genealogical Charts and Family History Papers” on the blog, as well as in the “Lilian Maxwell Genealogical Correspondence”. … copies can be ordered from the Provincial Archive of New Brunswick. There is a reference to the “Bowens” in the “Lilian Maxwell Genealogical Correspondence”. I don’t know if these are the genealogical lines that you are looking for but it’s start.

Cheers! ~ Ruth

Social and Athletic Club Papers

John James Fraser (Image via Wikipedia)

MC300-MS53 York-Sunbury Historical Society Collection Description  (page 262)

If you are interested in any of these files then please contact the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

“This series includes a variety of items numbering twenty-seven, which relate to social activities and/or athletic clubs between 1819 and 1920.  The organizations represented include the Fredericton Emigrant Society, the Fredericton Science Club, the Star Social Club, the Audubon Society, and others.  The series is composed of certificates, charters, record books, and other papers from these organizations.  It measures approximately 12 cm.”

1  Account book of the Emigrant Society; Fredericton, 1819-1834.

2  Record book of the British Templars, St. Ann’s Lodge, No. 166; Fredericton, 1875-1882.

3  Record book of the Fredericton Cricket Club containing the constitution, by-laws, minutes, members roll, and record of matches; 1879.

4  Certificate of appreciation to the Sunbury County Council; January 22, 1952. (Outsize file)

5  Papers of the University of New Brunswick Alumnae kept by Mrs. J. Brown Maxwell as Acting-Secretary; 1940-1942.

6  Minutes of the Fredericton Science Club; 1936-1937.

7  Membership certificate to Lizzie Gilmore from the Audubon Society; Fredericton, December 1, 1886.

8  Certificate of appreciation to Mayor George F. Gregory from the aldermen; Fredericton, January 4, 1881.

9  Register of shares of the Fredericton Bicycle and Boat Club; 1895.

10  Certificate of membership to Frank A. Good from the Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of New Brunswick; June 10, 1910. (Outsize file)

11  Certificate of completion to Ella L. Thorne from the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle; August 18, 1886. (Outsize file)

12  Certificate of membership to Gilbert A. Booker from the Independent Order of Fellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society; August 8, 1907. (Outsize file)

13  Charter of the Fredericton Branch of the Sons of Temperance; March 19, 1847. (Outsize file)

14  Charter of the Lansdowne Division of the Sons of Temperance; September 14, 1883. (Outsize file)

15  Constitution and by-laws of the Star Social Club of Fredericton; n.d. (Outsize file)

16  Certificate of congratulation to John James Fraser on his appointment as Lieutenant-Governor from the York County Council; January 17, 1894. (Outsize file)

17  Charter of the Fredericton Junior Branch of the Canadian Red Cross Society; December 29, 1920. (Outsize file)

18  Certificate of Merit to the Province of New Brunswick from World Columbian Exhibition in Chicago for an exhibit of vegetables; 1893. (Outsize file)

19  List of members of the DeMonts Chapter of the I.O.D.E.; n.d.

20  Fredericton Curling Club Newsletters (1944-1950)

21  Fredericton Art Club, 25th Anniversary

22  Oddfellows Funeral Summons, 1876

23  Constitutions, Regulations & By-Laws

a  Order of the United Workmen, 1894

b  Good Templars of N.B.

c  Eurhetorian Society of Mount Allison, 1878

d  Fredericton Curling Club, 1944

e  The Rifle Association, 1912

24  Directory of the Royal Canadian Legion, 1965

25  Fredericton Field Naturalist Club Annual Report, 1965

26  Journal of Proceedings, British Order of Good Templars, 1867

27  York County Progressive Conservative Women’s Association Papers

Hymns, Music, Poetry, and Prose

MC300-MS47 York-Sunbury Historical Society Collection Description 

(page 231)

If you are interested in any of these files then please contact the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

“This series includes 48 items of a literary nature mostly compiled by New Brunswickers.  They date between 1859 and c. 1900.  In cases where research has added some detail, square brackets are used.  It measures approximately 8 cm.”

1  “A collection of poems and verses”, presented by F.S. Thompson to “My dear friend John B. Barton”; Easter, 1881.

2  Sheet music by [Professor Cadawallader] for “We Greet You Loyal Citizens”, which was the opening song written and composed for the concert to be held at the opening of the City Hall, Fredericton; c. 1873.

3  Three poems by [Veness, Mil]; n.d.

4  Hymn sheet of the Salvation Army; c. 1900.

5  “Hymn for All Saint Day” by Edwin Jacob, Fredericton; October 18, 1859.

6  “Rocky Brook” or “Samuel Allen”, a New Brunswick folk song, by John Calhoun, from Miss Louise Manny; n.d.

7  Three poems of a religious nature by an unknown author; n.d.

8  Prose manuscript possibly written by Andrew Arthur MacFarlane Brown, in a book originally used as a Northumberland County court register; 1876-1882.

9  “A Patriotic Song”, composed by Lieutenant-Governor L.A. Wilmot at Government House, Fredericton, dedicated to the militia forces of the Dominion; n.d.

10  Poem, “The Legislature Opens” by an unknown author; n.d.

11  Poem, “Sweet Maiden of Quoddy” by James DeMill with a biographical note; 1870.

12  List of prominent New Brunswick writers, with birthplace, dates and titles of major works.

13  Copy of “A Complete New Scale for a Quart Bass Trombone, or Sackbut”; n.d.

14  “Hymns for Use During 1897 Being the Sixtieth Year of the Reign of Queen Victoria”.  London:  Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1897.  This booklet was used during the Queen’s Jubilee Thanksgiving Service at the St. Andrews Anglican Church; Doaktown, June 13, 1897.

15  Music manuscript volume, hand-drawn; n.d.

16  a-d  Opera Chorus Books; published, 1857.

17  Poem printed on cloth banner:  “The Carrier’s Address, respectfully presented to the Patrons of the Royal Gazette.”; January 1, 1838.

18  Sheet music “Oh, Take Me to Thy Heart Again” words by Jessica Rankin, music by M.W. Balfe; n.d.

19  Songbook “The Song Collection”, favorite songs and hymns, includes essays on music-related topics; n.d.

20  Clippings of songs “Carry Me Back to Old Virginny”, “Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue”, “Over the Water to Charlie”, “The Wind That Shakes the Barley”, “Why Did They Dig Mother’s Grave So Deep?”, “Building Upon the Sand”, and notes on “The Star of Robbie Burns.”

21  Sheet music – Boosey’s National Edition of English Glees No. 58 “When Shall We Three Meet Again?”, by M.P. King; n.d.

22  Sheet music – Jubilee collection of Standard Glees and Choruses – “Happy and Light”, published by Oliver Ditson and Company; n.d.

23  Sheet music – “Songs of the South” by popular American writers; n.d.

24  Sheet music – “The Singers Library of Concerted Music”, edited by John Hullah; n.d.

25  Sheet music – “Mabel Waltz”, published, 1869.

26  Sheet music – “No. 58 Aria. Coro I.” religious; n.d.

27  Poem “The Fifty-Fifth C.E.F.”, Westenhanger Camp, Kent, England; n.d.

28  Song clippings from the Family Herald and Weekly Star “Rock-a-Bye, Baby”, “Carnival of Venice”, and “My Ain Countrie”; June 1, 1950, June 28, 1951, May 31, 1956.

29  Poetry clipping from “Signs of the Times; n.d., “Flowers of New Brunswick”, by A. Jacqueline Shaw; n.d., “The Day and the Work” by Edwin Markham; n.d., “A Castle in Spain” by Dr. David Starr Jordan (1851-1931), “Going on an Errand”; n.d.

30  Mourning Card “Sleep, O Brother”; n.d.

31  Booklet “My Trip Through Life and Some Pieces of Poetry Made Along the Way” by S.H. Havens, Jacksonville, N.B.; a personal memoir; 1937.

32  Booklet “The River St. John and its Poets” by L.M.B. Maxwell, L.L.D.; 1946.

33  Song Booklet “Carmina Universitatis Novi Brunsvici”; published 1912.

34  Songbook “Church Anthems, Services & Chants” by Bishop Medley, compiled and arranged by Edward Cadwallader; [circa 1880].

35  Unidentified songbook; n.d.

36  “Stewart’s Band Music Book”; 1874-75.

37  Song clipping “The Cowboy’s Lament”; n.d.

38  Poem on politicians and prohibitions; April 11,   02.

39  Poem by Mrs. James McKinnon, Tay Falls, N.B. “In Loving Memory of William J. and Maud Carson, who departed this life November 12 and 14, 1918.”

40  “Snacks”, by Sterling Brannen, Fredericton, N.B., a booklet of original poems and prose; October, 1947.

41  Parish Hymn Book, by the Rev. George Hay Drummond; 1818.

42  “Eight Poems” by Harold DeVere Partridge, Toronto; 1936.

43  “Excuse for Futility” by Charles Frederick Boyle, Fredericton, and edition of “The Ryerson Poetry Chap. Books”, 1939.

44  “Folksongs of New Brunswick”, collected by Louise Manny – presented at the N.B. Museum Art Department Thursday Evening Music Group; March 24, 1949.

45  Play “Still Waters Run Deep”, by Tom Taylor, Esq.; first performed in London; May 14, 1855.

46  Sheet music – “The World is Waiting for the Sunrise” by Ernest Seitz, words by Eugene Lockhart; copyright 1919, also includes biographical notes on Ernest Seitz and other musicians.

47  “Songs of the By-Town Coons” reproduced from The Montreal Star, poems in the style of William Henry Drummond.

48  Velma Sings Folklore, songs of New Brunswick history and folklore by Velma M. Kelly; 1966.

Research Notes on Historic Buildings

MC300-MS46 York-Sunbury Historical Society Collection Description 

(page 230)

If you are interested in any of these files then please contact the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

“This series includes 10 documents relating to research on historic buildings in New Brunswick.  These items date between 1956 and 1967.”

1  Gunn, Dr. Gertrude, and Young, Dr. Murray, compilers.  “Historic Buildings of Fredericton for possible marking with plaques”.  Typescript, 2pp., n.d.

2  Letter from Bertha M. Marsh to Mrs. Moore of “the museum” enclosing a description and photo of the house of Col. Beverly Robinson which stood at the mouth of the Nashwaaksis Stream, York County; May 11, 1967.

3  A description by “J.L.N.” of “The Hermitage” which was originally the home of Thomas Baillie, Commissioner of Crown Lands, and later housed a Roman Catholic Seminary; n.d.

4  Description of “Madisco”, a house built by John Woolner near Bathurst, Gloucester County; n.d.

5  Deichmann, Anneke.  “The Historic Buildings of Fredericton”.  An essay submitted for the Eunice Robertson White History Essay Prize; May, 1960.

6  Memorandum to Mrs. Thompson from Robert Rogers, U.N.B. Librarian, concerning Dr. Bailey’s search for information on old buildings.  Enclosed is a list of buildings compiled from articles by Lilian Maxwell; April 12, 1956.

7  Correspondence and appended notes on “The Minchin Building, Corner St. John and King Streets, Fredericton, N.B.”  Includes history of building from 1829 to 1966, with photocopied pictures of its interior and exterior; June 1 and 10, 1966.

8  Typescript of radio program “Larry Looks at the News” on Belmont house at Lincoln; July 20, 1960.

9  Memo on 10 historic homes in Sunbury Co.; n.d.

10  Notes on historic houses of Fredericton; 1959.

Vital Statistics

MC300-MS33 York-Sunbury Historical Society Collection Description (page 192)

If you are interested in any of these files then please contact the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

“This series includes several types of documents containing vital information:  lists of marriages, baptisms, etc., compiled by researches; marriage certificates, etc., returned by the clergy to the county clerks; and marriage licences.  The series measures 13.5 centimeters.”

1  Special licence from the Roman Catholic Bishop allowing Tussanum Godin and Victoria Godin, Fredericton, to marry; December 1, 1825.

2  Special licence from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Quebec allowing Francis Godin and Julia Godin, Fredericton, to marry; January 16, 1826.

3  Certificate of Marriage between Ames Maddocks and Emeline Savage, Kent Parish, York County; February 27, 1831.

4  Certificate of Marriage between Hiram McKechnie and Elisabeth Carmont, Woodstock Parish, York County; March 10, 1831.

5  Certificate of Marriage between Thomas Anderson and Elisabeth McFarlon, Woodstock Parish; June 20, 1831.

6  Certificate of Marriage between Jabez Cronkhite and Elizabeth Miller, Northampton Parish; August 18, 1831.

7  Certificate of Marriage between George H. Kingston and Sarah McFawn, Blissville Parish; September 28, 1854.

8  List of marriages performed by Rev. James Henry Tupper of Queensbury, York County; 1844-1890.

9  List by Lilian Maxwell of marriage licences in the possession of R.D.W. Hubbard of Burton, Sunbury County; 1800-1817.

10  List of marriages and baptisms recorded in the Wilmot United Church records, 1795-1896.

11  List of marriages and baptisms performed by Rev. Beardsley, [at Christ Church Cathedral, Fredericton]; 1787-1802.

12  List of marriages and baptisms from the records of St. John’s Anglican Church, Gagetown, 1786-1796.

13  Papers on the marriage in Carleton County of Sherwood Lewis and Verne Stubbs, both of Maine, October 8, 1932.

14  Marriage licence of Humphrey Johnson and Martha Williams, Hammond, Kings County; December 29, 1874.

15  Marriage licence of Adam Marchbank, Hammond, and Maggie Campbell, Sussex Parish, Kings County; Dec. 19, 1867.

16  Marriage licence of David Twiggs and Jemina Beatteay, Hammond, Kings County; November 8, 1879.

17  Marriage licence of James Campbell and Catherine Broderick, Sussex, Kings County; September 11, 1872.

18  Marriage licence of Malcolm Campbell and Elizabeth Annie Bates, Sussex, Kings County; April 2, 1872.

19  Marriage licence of James McLong, Sussex, and Elizabeth Jane Kelly, Norton, Kings County; December 1, 1871.

20  Marriage licence of Gamaeil Northrup, Studholm, and Sarah Jane Belding, Sussex, Kings County; June 15, 1878.

21  Marriage licence of John Moore & Mary Penny, Kings County; June 13, 1870.

22  Marriage licence of Thomas Rankin Jr., Saint John, and Agnes Busland, Kingston, Kings County; January 13, 1847.

23  Marriage licence of John Stewart McMurray, Saint John, and Susanna Waddell, Kingston Parish, Kings County; December 24, 1844.

24  Marriage licence of Francis Palmer and Susanna Warran, Hampton,  Kings County; March 23, 1849.

25  Marriage licence of James Campbell and Ann Handling, Upham, Kings County; April 29, 1852.

26  Marriage licence of John Moody and Catherine Campbell, Upham, Kings County; September 4, 1855.

27  Marriage licence of Joseph Dunlap and Elizabeth Mitchell, Sussex, Kings County; May 11, 1863.

28  Marriage licence of Robert Ireland, Upham, and Agnes McLawn, Sussex, Kings County; February 23, 1866.

29  Marriage licence of Thomas Little and Margaret McFarlane, Sussex, Kings County; October 29, 1868.

30  Marriage licence of John Penny and Maria Jane Armstrong, Sussex, Kings County; May 18, 1869.

31  Marriage certificates registered in York County for 1820 covering pages 137-155 in the official register kept by the County Clerk.

32  Marriage certificates registered in York County for 1821 covering pages 156-177 in the official register kept by the County Clerk.

33  Marriage certificates registered in York County for 1822 covering pages 178-194 in the official register kept by the County Clerk.

34  Marriage certificates numbered 1-131 registered in York County for September 26, 1837, to December 27, 1838, covering pages 1 to 18 in the official register kept by the County Clerk.

35  Marriage bond for Daniel [sic] McNinch and Olla R. Hawthorne, Bridgewater, Maine; August 27, 1919.

36  Copy of the record book kept by the town clerk of Sheffield, Sunbury County, which includes marriages, births, deaths, marks for cattle and sheep, and the obituary of David Burpe Jr.; 1767-1845.

37  Marriage licence of Robert Duncan Wilmot and Susannah Elizabeth Mowat, St. Andrews, Charlotte County; December 17, 1833.

38  Baptismal certificate of Mary Drury, born March 17, 1812.

39  Certificate of marriage between David McKeen and Mary Coburn, Keswick Ridge; October 10, 1899.