The Chignecto Isthmus and its first settlers Part 14

The Chignecto POST had the following description of the gathering:

"The oldest house now being occupied in this part of the Province is in Point de Bute, about seven miles from Sackville. It was built in 1799, so that the structure is a hundred years old. In a granite slab over the front entrance is the following: "June 14, 1799." The main house is of brick and is a good solid looking structure yet. It has stood well the blasts of a hundred winters, and judging from its present appearance it will be able to stand many more.

"Some time ago the relatives and friends of Mr. Trueman urged him to celebrate the 100th birthday of his house. Circ.u.mstances prevented him from holding the celebration on June 14th, but on July 14th, last Friday, the event was celebrated in a manner that the two hundred people who were present will not soon forget.

"It was Mr. Trueman's intention that his guests should make a day of it, but unfortunately Friday forenoon was foggy and wet, and this no doubt prevented a large number from being present. However, the rain did not interfere with the plans of some of the friends, for early in the forenoon they began to arrive from a distance, and they continued to arrive, although the rain came down in torrents. But shortly after noon the cheerful face of Old Sol peered forth from behind a fog bank.

The clouds were soon dissipated, nature dried her tears, and everybody was glad. A merrier throng it would have been hard to find than the one now gathered around the old brick house, everyone intent upon doing his or her best to celebrate the anniversary.

"There were people present from St. John, from Moncton, from Albert Co., from Bay Verte, from Amherst, from Nappan, from Sackville, and from all the surrounding country. There was the grandfather and grandmother, whose silvery hair and bent form contrasted strongly with sprightliness of the young toddlers who were very much in evidence. But a smile was on every face and n.o.body was made to feel that he was a stranger. From the top of the highest tree floated the Canadian ensign, while nearer the house the ancient folds of the Union Jack were spread to the breeze.

"The old house was thrown open to all, and many persons had the pleasure of seating themselves in the chair which was brought to this country by the first of the name who touched upon its sh.o.r.es. This article of furniture, together with a grandfather's clock, are the property of Mr. Trueman, and, needless to say, are very highly prized by him. They are remarkably well preserved, and the clock still keeps excellent time.

"On the grounds, quite near the house, a platform had been improvised, and during the afternoon short addresses were made by Howard Trueman, Jos. L. Black, Judge Trueman, of Albert Co., Rev. Mr. Batty, of Amherst, Prof. Andrews, Dr. Brecken, Dr. Allison and others.

"Tea was served on the grounds in true Bohemian style, but everybody enjoyed it. The evening pa.s.sed very pleasantly with vocal, instrumental music, etc. It was a fitting celebration, and one which both old and young will no doubt often be pleased to look back upon. Mr. and Mrs.

Trueman and the members of their family dispensed the kindest hospitality and did everything possible to make the event what it was, a grand success."

The names of the children and grandchildren of William Trueman and Elizabeth Keillor, with other records of the families:

HARMON TRUEMAN, born Sept. 27, 1778 Married CYNTHIA BEST, born Sept. 7, 1787 Jan. 8, 1807.

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN M. TO WHOM MARRIED CHILD.

Stephen B. Feb. 17, 1808 1836 Eliza Wells 7 Amy E. April 17, 1810 1837 John W. McLeod 1 Sarah Aug. 27, 1812 1835 Rev. A. W. McLeod 6 Martin Oct. 30, 1814 1843 Bethia Purdy 5 Louisa C. Aug. 30, 1817 1841 Mariner Wood 2 Silas W. May 27, 1820 Did not marry Eunice Dec. 18, 1822 1872 Thomas Moore 0 R. Alder Aug. 22, 1825 1854 Mary Jewett 2 N. Amelia Sept. 28, 1828 1857 Rufus Black 5

WILLAM TRUEMAN, born Nov. 22, 1780 Married JANE RIPLEY, born April 25, 1788 Jan. 22, 1806.

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN M. TO WHOM MARRIED Child.

William Jan. 9, 1807 1831 Esther Ripley 9 Mary Ann Sept. 25, 1809 1834 Francis Smith 6 Jane D. Dec. 20, 1811 1834 Robert Fawcett 7 Alice Jan. 2, 1814 1835 Hugh Gallagher 10 Henry R. Dec. 17, 1815 1844 Jane Weldon 2 Joseph Mar. 24, 1818 1843 Janet S. Scott 8 Benjamin Aug. 25, 1822 1848 Elizabeth Weldon 2 Isaac Jan. 18, 1825 1849 Mary Black 4 Rebecca July 12, 1827 1855 Robert Scott 6 Sara Elizabeth Sept. 26, 1829 John Charters 4 Christianna Nov. 30, 1832 1856 James Scott 4

JOHN TRUEMAN, born Jan. 2, 1784 Married NANCY PALMER, 1806.

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN. M. TO WHOM MARRIED. CHILD.

Catherine P. April 30, 1807 John S. Coy 4 Gideon P. Aug. 24, 1811 Mary Harrison Elizabeth L. Sept. 8, 1813 Died young Thompson Feb. 15, 1816 Rebecca Wood 4 Milcah June 23, 1818 Chas. F. Alison 1 Marcus May 10, 1821 Rebecca Reynolds 2 Jane Evans 2 George A. Sept. 26, 1823 Sarah Ann Black 2 Margaret C. Mar. 2, 1826 Did not marry Annie J. Mar. 30, 1829 Samuel Sharp Sarah B. Sept. 6, 1832 Robt. A. Strong 7

THOMAS TRUEMAN, born April 16, 1786 Married POLICENE CORE, born July 10, 1788 July 11, 1805.

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN. M. TO WHOM MARRIED. CHILD.

Elizabeth E. Feb. 22, 1807 1825 Thomas Carter 4 Able G. Mar. 18, 1809 Died young William L. Feb. 9, 1811 Olivia Embree 4 Caroline Sharpe Thomas F. Feb. 9, 1811 1835 Harriet Prince 4 Harmon Henry July 21, 1813 1837 Jane Chapman 6 Lucy A. Dec. 19, 1815 1835 Joseph Carter 4 John Starr Oct. 2, 1816 Died young Mary J. Dec. 15, 1818 1841 William Dixon 0 Rufus F. Feb. 2, 1821 1846 Eliza Trenholm 2 Francis Smith 3 Edward S. Feb. 11, 1823 1847 Sara L. Ann Bent 5 Frances B. May 6, 1825 1849 Samuel Sharp 6 Pamelia C. May 31, 1827 1851 William Smith 4 Charles E. Apr. 24, 1829 1853 Pamelia Smith Susan Bowser 4

GILBERT LAWRENCE, born Oct.27, 1785 Married SARAH TRUEMEN, born Mar. 16, 1784 April 14, 1808.

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN. M. TO WHOM MARRIED. CHILD.

David Feb. 11, 1809 1836 Mary Fullerton 7 William T. May 9, 1811 Died young Sarah Apr. 13, 1813 1833 Daniel Pugsley 6 Mary F. Oct. 1, 1815 1833 Joseph Coates 10 Amos F. Apr. 3, 1818 1841 Annie Fullerton 9 Jane July 14, 1820 1841 James Fullerton 3 Charles W. Nov. 19, 1822 1846 Mary Fullerton 1 1872 Amelia Donkin Eunice M. Feb. 27, 1825 1847 Jesse Fullerton 7 Thomas J. Apr. 6, 1828 Did not marry Caroline A. June 2, 1830 1851 Douglas R. Pugsley 2 Cecelia R. Apr. 4, 1833 1856 David P. Fullerton 6

AMOS TRUEMAN, born May 23, 1791 Married SUSANNA RIPLEY, born Feb. 20, 1799 October 2, 1817

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN. M. TO WHOM MARRIED CHILD.

Ann July 2, 1818 1850 Robert J. Mitch.e.l.l 5 John Oct. 2, 1819 1840 Jane Finlay 6 Mary Aug. 20, 1821 Henry Sept. 10, 1824 1851 Sophia Finlay 7 Elizabeth Dec. 24, 1826 1851 Thomas Mitch.e.l.l 9 Jane Mar. 10, 1829 Did not marry Ruth Sept. 9, 1831 1856 Embree Wood 8 Rebecca Apr. 21, 1834 1852 William Mitch.e.l.l 4 Susanna Nov. 18, 1836 1863 Joseph Doyle 5 Sarah July 8, 1840 1865 David Patterson 6

ROBERT TRUEMAN, born July 15, 1794 Married EUNICE BENT, born Feb. 15, 1796 January 8, 1817.

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN M. TO WHOM MARRIED CHILD.

James Oct. 29, 1817 1844 Jane Black 2 Seraphina A. Apr. 28, 1819 1840 J. W. McLeod 6 Calvin G. Mar. 24, 1825 Did not marry

WILLIAM HUMPHREY, born Married MARY ANN TRUEMAN, born July 10, 1796 Nov. 21, 1820

THEIR CHILDREN.

NAME BORN. M. TO WHOM MARRIED. CHILD.

William Oct. 24, 1821 1863 Hattie H. Sears John A. Dec. 23, 1823 1855 Sarah Harris 4 Elizabeth May 19, 1825 1845 E. R. Bishop 5 Stephen Feb. 28, 1829 1851 Lucy Logan 6 Harmon July 12, 1831 1859 Salina Coates 4 1878 Emily Dixon 1 Jane Nov. 19, 1833 1854 Joseph L. Black 1 Christopher Apr. 15, 1837

GEORGE GLENDENNING, born May 14, 1799 Married BETTY TRUEMAN, born Aug. 11, 1798 1823

NAME BORN M. TO WHOM MARRIED CHILD.

Elizabeth S. Jan. 28, 1825 1852 Thomas Lowther 8 John Sept.22, 1827 1850 Elizabeth Black 4 Sarah Ann Sept.27, 1829 1875 David Lawrence William R. Dec. 20, 1831 Thompson Oct. 26, 1834 1864 Sarah J. Ripley 2 Mary Aug. 28, 1837 1865 J. Edward Smith