The Chignecto Isthmus And Its First Settlers [48]
family altar, and few mothers have been more earnest in looking after the moral and spiritual welfare of their children.
In 1863, Howard, the third son, married Agnes Johnstone, of Napan, Miramichi, and remained at the old home. In January, 1864, Margaret, the third daughter, was married to George M. Black, of Dorchester. The same year, in May, Mrs. Howard Trueman died. In July, 1867, Howard married Mary Jean Main, of Kingston, Kent County, daughter of John Main, of that place. Mary, the youngest daughter, was married to William Prescott, of Bay Verte, in 1873.
The following minutes of a meeting held at Prospect January 4th, 1875, will be of interest:
"The meeting was organized by the appointment of David Lawrence as Chairman, and Howard Trueman as Secretary.
"The chairman stated the object of the meeting was to take steps to celebrate in some fitting way the arrival of the first Trueman family in Nova Scotia, which took place just a hundred years ago.
"On motion of S. B. Trueman, seconded by Edward Trueman, Resolved, that there be a gathering of the Trueman descendants at the old homestead sometime during the summer of 1875.
"Moved by John A. Humphrey, and seconded by Martin Trueman, and carried, that a committee be appointed to carry out the above resolution, said committee to consist of representatives from each branch of the family.
"The following were named as a committee: "Martin Trueman. "Edward Trueman. Henry Trueman. Benjamin Trueman. Thompson Trueman. John Glendenning. David Lawrence. R. T. McLeod. Harman Humphrey. Albert Trueman. "Howard Trueman.
"It was also decided to number the descendants and have written out a short history or genealogy of the family; also to place a marble monument to make the last resting-place of those who first came to America."
The celebration was held at Prospect Farm on the 14th July, 1875, and took the form of an all-day picnic. A programme was given, consisting of music and addresses. The invitations were not confined to the immediate connection. Friends of the family were included. It was estimated that about five hundred were present, many coming from widely different points. The social intercourse was greatly enjoyed, and was looked upon as one of the best features of the reunion.
The following census of the family to day (1875) was given out at that Meeting:
Born.Dead.Living. MR. WILLIAM TRUEMAN (2ND), MARRIED TO ELIZABETH KEILLOR,1777- Children 10 10 0
HARMAN TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 10 5 5 Grandchildren 28 3 25 Great-grandchildren 23 3 20 61 11 50
WILLIAM TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 11 1 10 Grandchildren 72 23 49 Great-grandchildren 99 22 77 182 46 136
JOHN TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 10 3 7 Grandchildren 30 7 23 Great-grandchildren 2 0 2 42 10 32
THOMAS TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 13 7 6 Grandchildren 52 12 40 Great-grandchildren 42 10 32 107 29 78
SARAH LAWRENCE'S FAMILY-- Children 11 3 8 Grandchildren 51 12 39 Great-grandchildren 51 7 44 113 22 91
AMOS TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 9 3 6 Grandchildren 47 4 43 Great-grandchildren 17 0 17 73 7 66
ROBERT TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children
In 1863, Howard, the third son, married Agnes Johnstone, of Napan, Miramichi, and remained at the old home. In January, 1864, Margaret, the third daughter, was married to George M. Black, of Dorchester. The same year, in May, Mrs. Howard Trueman died. In July, 1867, Howard married Mary Jean Main, of Kingston, Kent County, daughter of John Main, of that place. Mary, the youngest daughter, was married to William Prescott, of Bay Verte, in 1873.
The following minutes of a meeting held at Prospect January 4th, 1875, will be of interest:
"The meeting was organized by the appointment of David Lawrence as Chairman, and Howard Trueman as Secretary.
"The chairman stated the object of the meeting was to take steps to celebrate in some fitting way the arrival of the first Trueman family in Nova Scotia, which took place just a hundred years ago.
"On motion of S. B. Trueman, seconded by Edward Trueman, Resolved, that there be a gathering of the Trueman descendants at the old homestead sometime during the summer of 1875.
"Moved by John A. Humphrey, and seconded by Martin Trueman, and carried, that a committee be appointed to carry out the above resolution, said committee to consist of representatives from each branch of the family.
"The following were named as a committee: "Martin Trueman. "Edward Trueman. Henry Trueman. Benjamin Trueman. Thompson Trueman. John Glendenning. David Lawrence. R. T. McLeod. Harman Humphrey. Albert Trueman. "Howard Trueman.
"It was also decided to number the descendants and have written out a short history or genealogy of the family; also to place a marble monument to make the last resting-place of those who first came to America."
The celebration was held at Prospect Farm on the 14th July, 1875, and took the form of an all-day picnic. A programme was given, consisting of music and addresses. The invitations were not confined to the immediate connection. Friends of the family were included. It was estimated that about five hundred were present, many coming from widely different points. The social intercourse was greatly enjoyed, and was looked upon as one of the best features of the reunion.
The following census of the family to day (1875) was given out at that Meeting:
Born.Dead.Living. MR. WILLIAM TRUEMAN (2ND), MARRIED TO ELIZABETH KEILLOR,1777- Children 10 10 0
HARMAN TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 10 5 5 Grandchildren 28 3 25 Great-grandchildren 23 3 20 61 11 50
WILLIAM TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 11 1 10 Grandchildren 72 23 49 Great-grandchildren 99 22 77 182 46 136
JOHN TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 10 3 7 Grandchildren 30 7 23 Great-grandchildren 2 0 2 42 10 32
THOMAS TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 13 7 6 Grandchildren 52 12 40 Great-grandchildren 42 10 32 107 29 78
SARAH LAWRENCE'S FAMILY-- Children 11 3 8 Grandchildren 51 12 39 Great-grandchildren 51 7 44 113 22 91
AMOS TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children 9 3 6 Grandchildren 47 4 43 Great-grandchildren 17 0 17 73 7 66
ROBERT TRUEMAN'S FAMILY-- Children