The Geoffery Harvey & The Saskatchewan Connection

Geoffrey Septimus Harvey born in October 4, 1879 in Burleigh Township, Peterborough Co., ON, Canada, died June 24, 1960 in Strasbourg SK and is buried in the Strasbourg Crescent Road Cemetery.

And

Etta Elizabeth Sarah Coons born May 8, 1883 in Dummer Township, ON, died December 27, 1948 (daughter of Allan Coons and Isabella Little), in Strasbourg, SK and is buried in the Strasbourg Crescent Road Cemetery.  They married on March 30, 1904 in Peterborough Co. ON, and moved to Saskatchewan in 1912.

Their Children:

·    Ethel Maria Harvey born May 12, 1905 in Lakefield, Peterborough Co., ON, CAN & died January 21, 1987, Strasbourg SK, CAN.  She was buried at Strasbourg Crescent Road Cemetery. 

-       Resided at 18, 21, W2, Sheowood, SK, CAN in 1916.  She farmed on the Baughman Farm all her life and never married.

·    Sherman Allan Harvey born July 19, 1906 Lakefield, Peterborough Co. ON, CAN & died June 29, 1994 in Regina, SK, CAN. 

-       He married Wilhelmena Iva Lemery (December 10, 1910 – December 21, 2000) in April 14, 1943 in Regina, SK. 

-       Their children:  Iva Harvey - Private, Elaine Harvey - Private, & Joyce Harvey – Private.

“Sherman worked on many farms as a hand until he rented his own land and eventually settled and married Wilhelmina Lemery in 1943. Just before they got married Sherman worked as a hand on a farm near Naicam, Saskatchewan. In his spare time he played hockey, and in a conversation with his daughter Joyce he spoke of being offered to play in the National Hockey League. He eventually bought Nathan Lemery, his in laws farm, which he took great pride in farming until his retirement in 1973.  Upon his retirement he sold his farm to his daughter, Iva.

Sherman lived most of his life in Saskatchewan, a place he loved, and most of all the nature and life that surrounded him.  He spent many hours driving around the country side watching and observing the changes in the country side and nature, at one time he did counts of wildlife for the department of tourism and nature resources.  

Sherman was a great family man, he had a great set of moral value.  He took a lot of pride in his family, daughters Iva, Elaine, and Joyce and grandchildren.  He took equal pride in all of them and would commend them on their achievements and aspirations.  Sherman is a fine example of what a farmer, neighbor, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend should be.  He had many friends and spoke highly of them all.  We will always be thankful and grateful for the wisdom Sherman has given us in showing us how to enjoy life to the fullest."

     

      * An excerpt for a narrative at Sherman Harvey's Funeral

·    Charles Braden Harvey born August 23, 1908 Lakefield, Peterborough Co., ON, CAN & died March 22, 1995 in Regina, SK CAN. 

-       He married Freida Green (July 3, 1912 – May 23, 2003) in November 12, 1943 in Strasbourg, SK. 

-       Their children:  Murray Harvey (married Susan), Beverly Harvey (married Gary), & Marilyn Harvey (married Don).

·    Kenneth Joseph Harvey born December 6,1910 Peterborough Co. ON, married Nellie St. Amand in 1937 and lived in Regina SK.  Their children:  Noreen, Beverly, Donald, & Allen.

·    Gerald Geoffery Harvey born 1915 in Grand Coulee, SK, married Agnes Burst in 1939.  Their children:  Brian Harvey.

·    Private (female) Harvey

-       She married Earl Hinchliffe in 1939. 

-       Their children:  Merle Hinchliffe – Brown & Audrey Hinchliffe - Nesset.

• James Stuart Harvey born March 5, 1921 & died May 29, 2000 in Regina, SK, CAN. 

-       He married Evelyn Keyser in 1947 and lived in Regina SK. 

-       Their children:  Lila, June, Wanda, Dale & Denise.

·    Albert Thomas Harvey born August 11, 1924 in Cupar, SK, CAN & died January 19, 1991 in Edmonton, AB CAN.

-       He married Clara Hayes in 1950 and lived in Cold Lake AB. 

-       Their children:  Mitchell Harvey (married Glenise), Richard Harvey (married Valerie), Lawrence Harvey (married Dagmar), & Jane Harvey - Frances.

    “Born at Cupar, Saskatchewan to Etta and Geoffrey Harvey (deceased), he was raised on a farm in the Strasbourg area. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 33 years. From October 1942 to October 1945, he served on active duty as an Air Gunner in the R.C.A.F. during WWII, flying with Canadian and British squadrons. He continued his career with the Canadian Forces from May 1946 until his retirement in February, 1976. During this military service, he was awarded the 1939 45 star, the 1939-45 War Medal, the Burma Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the United Nations Emergency Force Medal, the Canadian Forces Decoration and Clasps, and the Air Gunners Badge.”

·    Private (female) Harvey married Archie Pirie in 1946 and lived in Nokomis SK.  Their children:  Patricia and Vaughn.

Willa & Sherman Harvey

Ethel Harvey's Home

Geoffery Harvey SK

References: 

Between Long Lake and Last Mountain: Volume 2, by Bulyea, Duval, Strasbourg Book Committee, p. 583 – 585.

Thanks to Linda Schmidt & Joyce Kowbel

The Best Connection

Particular thanks to Gordon Pollock for his assistance and prior research.
Generation 1

James Best

Born 1776, Ireland

AND

Elisabeth Bond

Born 1781, Ireland – Death March 11, 1843, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Their Children:

• David Best

Born 1801, Ireland – Died July 22, 1867 on 21 Gibson Street, Calton, Glasgow, Scotland

• Elisabeth Best

Born 1816, Ireland

• Rosiana Bond Best

Born 1821, Ireland

• Sarah Best

Born 1823, Ireland – Died September 27, 1884, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Married Richard Scott

• Catherine Best

Born 1825, Ireland – Died March 28, 1885, Calton, Glasgow, Scotland

Married Robert Bryceland

Generation 2

David Best

Born 1801, Ireland – Died July 22, 1867 on 21 Gibson Street, Calton, Glasgow, Scotland

AND

Rosanne Cunningham

Birth 1801, Ireland – Death March 7, 1875, 28 Bell St., Glasgow Scotland

Her Parents:  Adam Cunningham and Rose King

Their Children:

• John Best

Born 1826 in Derry, Ireland

• James Best

Born 1828 in Derry, Ireland

Died March 30, 1901, Glasgow, Scotland

• Robert Best

Born 1832 in Derry, Ireland – Died January 26, 1883 in 239 Broad St, Glasgow, Scotland

Married Agnes Meighan (Michan) on July 18, 1856

Born 1828 in Ireland – Died November 13, 1909 in Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland

Their Children:

-     Sarah Best, 1857 – ? (married Neil Donnachie November 3, 1876)

-     Anna/Rosanna Best, 1859 – ? (married William Cairns November 1 1878) (married William Blackadder May 23 1899)

-     Robert Best, 1861 – ? (married Margaret Campbell October 28, 1887)

-     James Best, 1863 – ? ,

-     Francis Best, 1865 – ? (married Margaret Russell),

-     Alexander Best, 1867 – ?,

-     John Best, 1869 – ? (married Catherine Fairfull Williamson July 3, 1900)

• Cunningham Best

Born 1834 in Derry Ireland – Died 1865 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Married Mary Driver 1861, Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Their Children: 

-       Mary Best 1865 – November 17, 1920, Partick, Lanarkshire, Scotland

• Ann Best

Born 1836 in George St., Glasgow, Barony, Scotland

[Annie & Lizzie were born outside the original (very small) municipal boundary of Glasgow; it had not yet begun to gobble up the surrounding districts in the 1830s. This happened in the late 1800s. Both girls were born in Barony, a large district that surrounded Glasgow on three sides, north of the Clyde, now all absorbed into the city.]

• Elizabeth Best

Born 1839 in Glasgow, Barony, Scotland – Died July 19, 1907 in Calton, Glasgow, Scotland

Generation 3

Elizabeth Best

Born 1839 in Lanarkshire, Scotland – Died July 19, 1907 in Moir St., Calton, Glasgow, Scotland

AND

No Spouse

Or fathers mentioned

Her Children:

• Anne Best

Born February 18, 1867 in Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland

• John Best

Born May 23, 1869 in Anderston, Glasgow, Scotland

• David Best

Born May 25, 1872 in Bell Street, Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1949 in Florence Street, Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland

• Elizabeth (Lizzie) Best

Born 1884 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland – a Died December 20, 1909 in Moir St., Calton, Scotland

Generation 4

David Best

Born May 25, 1872 in Bell Street, Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1949 in Florence Street, Gorbals, Glasgow, Scotland

AND

Jessie Thomson

Born 1879, Blantyre, Scotland

Married 1899

Her Parents:  John Thomson 1827, Dumfriesshire, Scotland and Margaret Ina Allan

Their Children:

• Elizabeth Best

Born May 8,1900 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland – Died 1983 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

Married:  Bernard Monaghan (August 11, 1899 – 1967) on March 1920

Immigrated to Canada:  July 20, 1929 aboard the White Star Line’s Regina, arrived Montreal, Quebec.

Their Children: 

-       Jeanetta Monaghan, October 26, 1920

-       Helen Monaghan, December 24, 1923

-       Elizabeth Monaghan, April 11, 1926

-       Bernard Monaghan, December 28, 1930

-       Philip Monaghan, December 28, 1932

-       Patricia Monaghan, February 11, 1934

-       Roseanne Monaghan, January 31, 1941

-       Vincent Monaghan April 3, 1941.

• Thomas Best

Born 1900 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland (Possibly Lizzie’s twin, who died at birth or shortly thereafter) – Died 1900 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland

• John Best

Born 1901 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland – Died 1968

Married:  Susan McGratton

Their Children: 

-       Davie Best (died at 7)

-       Annie Best (died at 4)

-       John Best

-       Thomas Best

-       Margaret Best.

• Thomasina Thomson Best

Born October 17, 1903 in Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1993 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

Immigrated to Canada:  September 2 1929 aboard Canadian Pacific’s Montroyal, arrived Saint John, N.B.

Married:  John Rae (Jack) Pollock (November 10, 1909 – 1991) on October 13, 1930

Their children: 

-       John David Pollock, June 8, 1931 - April 15 1996, Peterborough

-       Robert Donald Pollock, November 24, 1932

-       Gordon Douglas Pollock, June 13, 1939.

• Jenny Best

Born 1906 in Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1907 in Glasgow, Scotland

• David Best

Born March 22, 1909 in Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1978 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

Immigrated to Canada:  October 13, 1929 aboard SS Athenia, arrived Quebec, Quebec

• Annie Best

Born 1911 in Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1918 in Glasgow, Scotland (flu epidemic)

• Alec Best

Born 1913 in Glasgow, Scotland - Died 1918 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (flu epidemic)

• Dougal Best

Born 1916 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland – Died 1918 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

• Margaret Best

Born 1921 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland – Died in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

Immigrated to Canada:  After 1968

Married:  Frank Gerald Fleming, (October 17, 1914 – 1968)

Their Children: 

-       Francis Fleming, August 29, 1940

-       David Fleming, June 3, 1943 – November 7, 1943

-       Eileen Fleming, March 4, 1946

-       Elizabeth (Betty) Monaghan Fleming, May 5, 1947.

Generation 5

David Best

Born March 22, 1909 in Glasgow, Scotland – Died 1978 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

Buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough, ON

Married:  April 29, 1933

AND

Alice Winterbottom

Born November 17, 1912 in Oldham, Lancashire, England – Died March 1995 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

Buried in Highland Park Cemetery, Peterborough, ON

Immigrated to Canada:  May 1924 aboard SS Montcalm,

Her Parents:  Walter Winterbottom (1884) and Emma (1888).

Their Children:

• Walter David Best

Born November 29 1933 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN

• Ronald Best

Born March 29, 1936 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN.  Married Ardyth Halcrow

Their Children:  Rhonda Best, Joanne Best, Brenda Best

• Alec Best

Born February 18, 1947 in Peterborough, Peterborough Co., ON CAN.  Married Gloria Tuck

Their Children:  Allison Best

Generation 6

Walter David Best (CGE welder, small business owner in Lakefield ON & pastor) of Peterborough, ON, born November 29, 1936.

AND

Eleanor Beulah Lloyd (homemaker) of Young’s Point, Smith Township, Peterborough Co., ON born on April 21, 1935, married Walter David Best of Peterborough, ON, in Peterborough ON April 15, 1954. 

Their Children:

·      Christine Muriel Best born March 1, 1955 in Peterborough, ON married Raymond George Foster (born October 13, 1949) of Peterborough on July 17, 1982 in Smith Township, Peterborough Co., ON.  They have two Children Jared Raymond Foster born May 19, 1987 and Anna Eleanor Foster born November 28, 1990.

·      Stephen Walter Best born May 3, 1957 in Peterborough, ON married Cynthia Anne Jay of Peterborough, ON on October 11, 1980 in Smith Township, Peterborough Co., ON.

Generation 6

Stephen Walter Best, BA (Trent University) born May 3, 1957 married his childhood sweetheart from Edminson Heights Bible Chapel (Peterborough, ON) Cynthia (Cindy) Anne Jay of Otonabee Township, Peterborough Co., ON on October 11, 1980. 

AND

Cindy Anne Jay, Registered Nurse (Fleming College), born on April 16, 1957 in Peterborough, ON is the daughter of Fredrick Henry Jay (born February 6, 1934 and died September 14, 2005) of Peterborough, ON and Mary Sybil Hunter (birth name – Kennedy) (born March 12, 1934) of Peterborough, ON.

Their Children:

·      Nathanael Stephen Best (Trent University & Fleming College) born December 24, 1982 in Peterborough, ON married Patricia (Patty) Joy Freeman (Trent & Queens University) of Elmira, ON, on August 4, 2007 in Peterborough, ON.

·      Joshua David Best (Ontario College of Art & Design University) born October 24, 1984 in Peterborough, ON married April Dawn White (York University) of Grand Rapids, MI on May 5, 2005 in Grand Rapids, MI.

·      Lucas Walter Best (Fleming College) born November 26, 1986 in Peterborough, ON.

·      Jameson Ern Best (Seneca-York College) born August 5, 1988 in Peterborough, ON.