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Wood family

  • Family
  • Branch begins before 1866

Charles H. Wood was the youngest son of Mariner and Louisa (Trueman) Wood, and brother of Josiah Wood. He graduated from Mount Allison Wesleyan College with a BA in 1866. He died in England in 1871 at the age of 25.

Laura S. (Trueman) Wood was the daughter of Thompson and Rebecca (Wood) Trueman. She attended Mount Allison Female Academy 1864-1874. She married Josiah Wood.

Hester V. Wood was the daughter of Josiah and Laura S. Wood. She attended Mount Allison Ladies’ College from 1897-1906. At Mount Allison she studied art under John Hammond. In 1907, she entered South Kensington Royal College of Art, London, England, studying under Edouard Lonteri. She married Lieutenant Bernard Harvey, 4 August 1910.

Eleanor Louise Wood and Herbert Mariner Wood, mentioned in file 7, are the children of Josiah and Laura S. Wood. Eleanor attended the Mount Allison Ladies’ College from 1888-1890 and 1894-1896. She married Captain Frank B. Black of Sackville, New Brunswick, 24 February 1898. Herbert was a student at the Mount Allison Conservatory of Music from 1892-1894, 1895-1897, and 1908-1914. He married Ethel B. Sumner (Ladies’ College student, 1903) in 1905.

Amasa Coy was the son of Amasa Coy, Sr., of Fredericton, New Brunswick. He was a physician, having studied and interned in Glasgow, Scotland and New York, before moving to Fredericton, where in 1837, he apparently opened a pharmacy. His brother John married Catherine P. Trueman, sister of Thompson Trueman.

Annie Rebecca Trueman was the daughter of Thompson Trueman and sister to Laura S. Wood. She attended the Mount Allison Ladies’ Female Academy and graduated in 1872, receiving a MLA certificate. She taught English at the Mount Allison Female Academy from 1883-1886.

William Crane settled in Sackville, New Brunswick, ca. 1804. He established a business at Lower Fairfield, and when it burned, rebuilt at Cranes Corner. His business was called Crane and Allison, after he invited his cousins Charles F. Allison and Joseph F. Allison to become partners. He built the stone house, now called "Cranewood," between 1836 and 1838, which was later owned by the Wood family. He represented Westmoreland County in the Assembly at Fredericton 1824-1842, and was also returned twice as Speaker. He died in 1853.

Women's Institute. Stanley Women's Institute (York County)

  • Corporate body
  • Founded in 1913

The Women’s Institute organization was founded in 1897 by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless of Stoney Creek, Ontario, following the death of her son as a result of drinking impure milk. In 1911, at the suggestion of Mrs. James E. Porter of Andover, New Brunswick, a meeting was held to introduce this organization to New Brunswick women. Between 1911 and 1950, hundreds of branches of the Women’s Institute were organized across the province.

The Stanley, York County Women’s Institute was organized in 1913. Mrs. A. Biggs was elected President and Mrs. A. Pringle was elected as the first Secretary.

The Stanley Women's Institute is still active.

Women's Institute. Richmond Women's Institute (Carleton County)

  • Richmond branch formed in 1912

The Women's Institute was founded in 1897 by Adelaide Hoodless of Stoney Creek, Ontario. Alma Jane Porter, of Andover, New Brunswick, was instrumental in introducing the organization to New Brunswick women. Between 1911 and 1960 hundreds of branches of the Women's Institute were established across the province.

New Brunswick's involvement in the Women's Institute began on June 12, 1911 in Andover. Mrs. James E. Porter (nee Alma J. Watson), invited leaders from the Ontario Department of Agriculture to tell local farmers and their wives about Women's Institutes. Mrs. Porter, whose husband had been an M.L.A. from Victoria County had become conscious of the loneliness of farm women during her constituency travels. Following James Porter's retirement from political life in 1903, he returned to his farming, and lumbering interests. His progressive ideas necessitated trips to Ontario and Quebec and during those trips Mrs. Porter learned about the Women's Institute. After initiating the organization, Mrs. Porter continued to take an active interest in the Women's Institute until her death in 1951 and was called the "Mother of the Women's Institutes in New Brunswick".

The Richmond Women's Institute was formed on June 9, 1912. Mrs. Alma J. Watson of Debec was the first president. Members were drawn from Debec, MacKenzie Corner, Green Road, Limestone, Speerville, Park Mountain, Oak Mountain, and Maple Dale. The meetings were held monthly at members' homes, local churches or the I.O.O.F. Hall in Debec. The Richmond Women's Institute had adhered strongly to the aims of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada; - "to promote an appreciation of rural living, to develop informed citizens through the study of national and international issues (particularly those affecting women and children) and to initiate national programs to achieve common goals."

Women's Institute. Meductic Women's Institute (York County)

  • Corporate body
  • Local branch organized in 1948

The Women's Institute was founded in 1897 by Adelaide Hoodless of Stoney Creek, Ontario. Mrs. James E. Porter of Andover, New Brunswick was instrumental in introducing the organization to New Brunswick women. Between 1911 and 1960, hundreds of branches of the Women's Institute were established across the province.

The Meductic Women's Institute was organized on September 2, 1948. The officers elected were: President, Mrs. Sheldon Durling; Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Douglas Bagley. In the beginning the group adopted 3 schools: Meductic, Benton and Riceville. The following items were purchased for the schools: window blinds, light shades, waste paper basket, cod liver oil capsules, paper towels, drinking cups, books, and a first aid kit. Later, the ladies started a well baby clinic, donated financially to the Manitoba Relief Fund, St. John Ambulance, Brownie and Girl Guides, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Kidney Association and the Home Company. Blankets were purchased for the Fire Department. Jams, jellies and pickles were made and donated to the Lewis Nursing Home. A key accomplishment of this branch was funding improvements to the Dowville Cemetery. Fundraisers to finance all of the above included the sale of cookbooks, rummage/food sales, and bring and buy sales.

Women's Institute. Loyalist District (No.2) Women's Institute

  • Corporate body
  • Organized in 1927

In York County, New Brunswick, an organizational meeting for the proposed District Convention was held on October 26, 1927, at the central room of the Parliament Buildings. Six county branches were represented, i.e. Devon, Fredericton, Barker's Point, New Maryland, Lower Kingsclear and Durham. The officers elected in that first meeting were Mrs. Frank Shortill, President and Mrs. H.W. Estabrooks, Secretary.

In 1935, this District was comprised of 18 branches: Barker's Point, Burton, Devon, Fredericton, New Maryland, Lakeville Corner, Millville, Currieburg, Burtt's Corner, Lower Kingsclear, Stanley, Williamsburg, Maugerville, Otis, Keswick Ridge, Sheffield, Nashwaak Bridge and Lincoln.

In 1951 the Loyalist District Women's Institute was divided into Districts No.1 and No.2. Institutes on Fredericton side of the St. John River in York County, and five Institutes below the bridge over the Nashwaak River, make up Loyalist District No.1. Loyalist District No.2 consists of the remainder on the Devon side of the St. John River and four branches in Northumberland County.

Sources: Marianne Grey Otty. : "Fifty Years of Women's Institute in New Brunswick" (1961)

Women's Institute. Cross Creek Women’s Institute (York County)

  • Corporate body
  • Organized in 1940, disbanded in 1969

The Women’s Institute organization was founded in 1897 by Mrs. Adelaide Hoodless of Stoney Creek, Ontario, following the death of her son as a result of drinking impure milk. In 1911, at the suggestion of Mrs. James E. Porter of Andover, New Brunswick, a meeting was held to introduce this organization to New Brunswick women. Between 1911 and 1950, hundreds of branches of the Women’s Institute were organized across the province.

The Cross Creek, York County Women’s Institute was organized on August 1, 1940. Mrs. Philip Kirby was elected President and Mrs. Robert Moss was selected as the first Secretary.

Like other branches of the Women's Institute, the Cross Creek women worked to make improvements in their homes, community and local schools. Additionally, they made the following contributions to the war effort: socks, cigarettes and chocolate were distributed to the local boys who were fighting overseas; money, socks and quilts were given to aid Red Cross relief work. The Institute also made financial contributions to the war work of the Salvation Army. A mobile kitchen fund was put into place just after the war (October 1945) and money was donated to the Military Hospital Fund. They also collected meat coupons for "Save the Children Fund."

In the local community, the efforts of the Institute were also evident in several areas. Funds were regularly given as needed for the provision of comforts to the sick. Used linen was collected and donated to the Stanley Hospital. Scribblers, pencils, kleenex, a flag, a foldaway cot and in the 1950s, money towards school lunches, were some of the gifts given to the local schools. The I.O.D.E. offered free library books to the Institute, which in turn passed them along to the schools.

This Institute also donated money to the Ceylon Flood Relief Fund, Boy Scouts, made layettes for the Far East and generally provided help as their funds and ability permitted. Bring and Buy sales, making quilts for sale and gifts, and collecting pennies and members dues helped fund Institute work in Cross Creek.

The Cross Creek Women's Institute disbanded on April 12, 1969.

Women's Institute. Canterbury Women's Institute (York County)

  • Corporate body
  • Local branch organized in 1936, disbanded in 1988

The Women's Institute was founded in 1897 by Adelaide Hoodless of Stoney Creek, Ontario, following the death of her son as a result of drinking impure milk. Mrs. James E. Porter of Andover, New Brunswick, was instrumental in introducing the organization to New Brunswick women. Between 1911 and 1960, hundreds of branches of the Women's Institute were established across the province.

The Canterbury Women's Institute was organized on May 6, 1936. The first officers were: Mrs. John MacPherson (president), Mrs. W.H. Scott (treasurer) and Mrs. Harley Smith (secretary).

In its early years, this Institute aided the war effort by sending gum, cigarettes, candy and socks to the "boys" overseas and donated money towards the purchase of a 'mobile kitchen.' They also sent food for British Prisoners of War in Germany. Later, they donated to the Army Appeal, Saint John Ambulance, the Children's Welfare Fund, the Canadian Cancer Fund. Locally, they donated a Bible, dictionary, and a first aid kit to the Carroll Ridge School. Money was raised by holding suppers, rummage sales, travelling baskets and having a "penny" collection.

The Canterbury Women's Institute disbanded on May 16, 1988.

Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). North End (Portland) Branch

  • Corporate body
  • Local branch organized in 1877

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) originated in Owen Sound, Ontario, in 1874. Under the leadership of Letitia Youmans, a national association was formed in 1885. The Saint John branch located in Portland and later North End of Saint John, New Brunswick. It was organized in 1877 as the Gospel Temperance Union. The organization constructed and maintained the Union Hall, 361 Main St. The building was demolished in 1980.

The WCTU campaigned principally for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages. It also advocated female suffrage, sex hygiene and mothers allowances.

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