"Votes of thanks were presented to Mr.and Mrs.Trueman, the host and hostess, and to Dr.Chapman, the chairman, after which all joined in the National Anthem."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.Circumstances 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 nobody 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 shores.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 passed 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, 1787Jan.8, 1807.
THEIR CHILDREN.
NAME BORNM.TO WHOM MARRIEDCHILD.
Stephen B.Feb.17, 1808 1836 Eliza Wells 7Amy E.April 17, 1810 1837 John W.McLeod 1Sarah Aug.27, 1812 1835 Rev.A.W.McLeod 6Martin Oct.30, 1814 1843 Bethia Purdy5Louisa C.Aug.30, 1817 1841 Mariner Wood2Silas W.May 27, 1820 Did not marry Eunice Dec.18, 1822 1872 Thomas Moore0R.AlderAug.22, 1825 1854 Mary Jewett 2N.Amelia Sept.28, 1828 1857 Rufus Black 5WILLAM TRUEMAN, born Nov.22, 1780 Married JANE RIPLEY, born April 25, 1788 Jan.22, 1806.
THEIR CHILDREN.
NAME BORNM.TO WHOM MARRIED Child.
William Jan.9, 18071831 Esther Ripley 9Mary AnnSept.25, 1809 1834 Francis Smith 6Jane D.Dec.20, 1811 1834 Robert Fawcett 7Alice Jan.2, 18141835 Hugh Gallagher 10Henry R.Dec.17, 1815 1844 Jane Weldon 2Joseph Mar.24, 1818 1843 Janet S.Scott 8BenjaminAug.25, 1822 1848 Elizabeth Weldon2Isaac Jan.18, 1825 1849 Mary Black 4Rebecca July 12, 1827 1855 Robert Scott6Sara Elizabeth Sept.26, 1829John Charters 4Christianna Nov.30, 1832 1856 James Scott 4JOHN TRUEMAN, born Jan.2, 1784 Married NANCY PALMER, 1806.
THEIR CHILDREN.
NAME BORN.M.TO WHOM MARRIED.CHILD.
Catherine P.April 30, 1807John S.Coy 4Gideon P.Aug.24, 1811 Mary Harrison Elizabeth L.Sept.8, 1813 Died young ThompsonFeb.15, 1816 Rebecca Wood4Milcah June 23, 1818 Chas.F.Alison 1Marcus May 10, 1821 Rebecca Reynolds2Jane Evans 2
George A.Sept.26, 1823Sarah Ann Black 2Margaret C.Mar.2, 1826 Did not marry Annie J.Mar.30, 1829 Samuel Sharp Sarah B.Sept.6, 1832 Robt.A.Strong 7THOMAS 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 4Able G.Mar.18, 1809 Died young William L.Feb.9, 1811 Olivia Embree 4Caroline Sharpe Thomas F.Feb.9, 18111835 Harriet Prince 4Harmon HenryJuly 21, 1813 1837 Jane Chapman6Lucy A.Dec.19, 1815 1835 Joseph Carter 4John Starr Oct.2, 1816 Died young Mary J.Dec.15, 1818 1841 William Dixon 0Rufus F.Feb.2, 18211846 Eliza Trenholm 2Francis Smith 3
Edward S.Feb.11, 1823 1847 Sara L.Ann Bent5Frances B.May 6, 1825 1849 Samuel Sharp6Pamelia C.May 31, 18271851 William Smith 4Charles E.Apr.24, 1829 1853 Pamelia Smith Susan Bowser4GILBERT LAWRENCE, born Oct.27, 1785Married SARAH TRUEMEN, bornMar.16, 1784April 14, 1808.
THEIR CHILDREN.
