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STICKNEY, George Forsythe (25782)

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Birth

  • Born on October 05, 1822 in Londonderry, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on May 22, 1892 in St. Andrews, Charlotte Co., NB
  • Buried in St. Andrews Rural Cemetery in St. Andrews, Charlotte Co., NB

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Children

Notes

  • Occupation: Watchmaker - Ship Owner - Justice of the Peace
  • Obituary: The community was thrown into a state of gloom when it was announced that George F. STICKNEY's brief illness had terminated fatally. Mr. Stickney was 69 years and 7 months old, having been born October 5, 1822 at Debert village, Londonderry Township, Colchester Co., N.S. His father was a ship captain. When quite a lad he went to St. John and became an apprentice with the late Wm HUTCHINSON, watchmaker and jeweller. After serving his time he labored a few months at his trade in the town of Truro, N.S. In 1841 he removed to St. Andrews and went into business here on his own account as a watch maker and repairer. On Jan. 31st, 1849 he was united in marriage by Rev. Dr. Alley to Miss Isabel Mary MILLER d/o late George MILLER, cashier of the Charlotte County Bank and by this union eleven children were born, of whom five now live, three sons and two daughters. Mrs. Stickney died May 16, 1887. About the year 1856, Mr. Stickney moved with his family to Toronto, where in partnership with a Mr. Robinson, the 'Sheffield House' was established. He remained in business there about two years and in 1858 again took up his residence in St. Andrews and resumed business here. This business he continued uninterruptedly until his death. He was among the first to introduce the celebrated Wedgewood ware into this market. For a long period he was actively identified with the shipping interests of this port, owning at one time shares in ten vessels. It is now some years since he parted with the last of his shipping property. In addition to attending to his jewelry store and vessel business, he also acted as forwarding agent for J.S. Leighton of Woodstock and Merritt & Sons of Houlton, Maine. Of late years Mr. Stickney has attended to duties of U.S. consular agent, which position he has held since the resignation of late Edward Lorimer twelve years ago. He was a member of the board of school trustees and for many years was secretary of the board of fire-wards. His connection with All Saints Church dates almost from the time he first came to St. Andrews. He has been elected to the Wardenship time and time again. For 24 years he was a member of St. Mark's lodge, F. & A.M. He was made a Mason May 5, 1859. A member of the reserve militia, he held at his death the title of Major, though he was entitled to rank as Lieutenant Colonel. In his early years he was identified with active militia and was on duty at the time of the Fenian trouble. He won distinction as a marksman. He won the Governor General's cup at Sussex one year. The funeral Tuesday afternoon was one of the largest ever seen. After the hearse came the mourners, among them being George PURDY and Walter PURDY, of Saint John, nephews of the deceased. Their mother, Mrs. John D. PURDY, also came down from St. John to be present at the obsequies. The remains were conveyed to All Saints Church where a short service was held, Rev. Canon Kethcum officiating. St. Andrews Beacon St. Andrews,NB May 26 1892
  • Death: Paralysis
  • Marriage Notice: m. St. Andrews (Charlotte Co.) 31st ult., by Rev. Jerome Alley, George F. STICKNEY, Watchmaker / Mary MILLAR second d/o late George MILLAR of St. Andrews. New Brunswick Courier Saint John,NB February 10,1849

Sources

  • NB Deaths: #3384 Pg.14 #30

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