Aubrey & Phyllis Vincent

Aubrey Willis Vincent, was the son of John Sidney Oborne Vincent & Mercy Mae Mooring.

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Chronicle Herald, 15 Jan 2007
VINCENT, Aubrey Willis - 80, Tatamagouche. It is with both great sorrow and joy that his family announce the peaceful passing into the arms of the Lord of Aubrey Vincent, January 12, 2007, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche.  Born in Hartford, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late Osborne and Mercy (Mooring) Vincent.  He worked in construction, lumbering, and lobster fishing as well as for the Canadian Salt Company in both the Pugwash and Malagash mines.  Aubrey was an avid gardener and hunter and always enjoyed being out-of-doors.  Surviving are his wife, Barbara Ann (Swan) Vincent; son, Willis (Connie), Prince George, B.C.; daughter, Nancy MacKenzie (Colin), Malagash; stepdaughters, Patricia Chambers, at home; Carla Cameron, Bible Hill; stepson, Scott Cameron, Tatamagouche; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Audrey Vincent, his twin, Calgary; Gladys Sleigh, Lower Sackville; brothers, Logan, Sardis, B.C.; Herrick, Comox, B.C.; his former wife, Phyllis Vincent (Townsend), Malagash. He was predeceased by sisters, Laura Coulter, Lucille Langille, Myrtle Hatcher, Vera Christianson, Lena Porteous, Violet Langille and Ella MacNeil; brothers, Earl, Pearl, Clarence, Leamon and Norman; father and mother-in-law, James and Mary (Geddes) Swan.  By request, cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche (657-3288).  Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 17, in Central New Annan United Baptist Church, Mr. Rufus Peacock officiating.  A gathering will follow the service in The Wilson Schoolhouse.  Burial will be in South Shore Cemetery, Malagash.  The family would appreciate that memorial donations be made to North Shore Health Services Foundation or any charity.

Halifax Herald, 2 Feb 2007
VINCENT, Phyllis Elmira - 81, Malagash, was called home to be with her Lord and Saviour on January 31, 2007, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, with her family at her side.  Born in Malagash, August 29, 1925, she was a daughter of the late John and Ethel (Purdy) Townsend.  Through her gentle, caring and selfless spirit, she touched everyone who was blessed to know her and spent many hours in prayer for family and friends.  She loved to create things with her hands and then blessed those she loved with those creations.  She was a humble woman in spirit but mentored many in times of need.  She humbly led to serve others in both her church and her community.  Over the years, she served with the Rebekah Lodge in Malagash, the Malagash Area Rural Seniors group, the UCW and others. She always enjoyed those activities spent with her friends and neighbours.  Surviving are daughter, Nancy MacKenzie (Colin), Malagash; son, Willis (Connie), Prince George, B.C.; grandchildren, Andrew, Pamela (Eric) Belsham, Anglea, Erin (Robin) Ridsdale, and Nicholas; great-grandchildren, Dylan, Zacharia, Mattea, Riley, Evelyn, and Brennan.  Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her former husband, Aubrey Vincent, and sister, Bertha Wilson.  Visitation will be today from 5-9 p.m. in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche (657-3288).  Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3 in Pugwash Memorial Baptist Church, Pastor David Young officiating.  Spring interment will be in South Shore Cemetery, Malagash.  Memorial donations can be made to a charity of choice.

William & Ella MacNeill

Ella Grace Vincent, another daughter of John S O Vincent & Mercy Mae Mooring was born in 1923 and married William Elwood 'Dag' MacNeill.  

William married into the family line twice - his 2nd wife, Lillian Patricia Mason, was the daughter Edwin Ernest Mason & Gertude Hawes - Edwin's line traces back to Ole Willie Arbuckle & Mary Vincent
 

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Chronicle Herald, 22 Sep 1993
MacNEILL, William Ellwood (Dag) - 74, Tatamagouche, died September 21, 1993, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Malagash, he was a son of the late Robert and Annie (Byers) MacNeill. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving throughout Europe in the Army Signal Corps. He was employed with Windsor Salt Company, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97, Malagash and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing darts and gardening. He is survived by his second wife, the former Patricia Mason; three sons, Gary, Prince Rupert, B.C.; Garth, Langley, B.C.; Glen, Kamloops, B.C.; daughter, Gail (Mrs. Richard Terris), New Minas; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Vaughn MacBurnie, Ottawa; Clinton MacBurnie, Dartmouth; two step-daughters, Vesta (Mrs. Wendall Tattrie), Consort, Alta.; Darlene (Mrs. Herb Terris), Halifax; 12 step-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, George, Barrie, Ont.; Robert C., Malagash; two sisters, Geneva (Mrs. Vincent Lane), Hamilton, Ont.; Betty (Mrs. Weldon Latta), Wallace Bay, Cumberland County. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Ella Vincent; sister, Thelma; step-grandson, Donald Boyce. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche, where a legion service will be 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Malagash South Shore United Church, Rev. Beth Johnston officiating. Burial will be in church cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.

We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Post

From a Baltimore Paper, 1867

"A colored man, named John Tubman, was shot and instantly killed yesterday evening, by Robert Vincent, a white man.  The shooting took place on the country road, about 6 miles from Cambridge.  A difficulty had occurred in the morning relative to the removal of some ashes from a tenant-house on Vincent's farm, and the parties again met about sundown on the public road, when the shooting took place"

According to the various links, there was a trial in which Robert was found not guilty by an all white jury and was hindered by the fact that the only witnesses were two black people - one was John's son.  

It was jolt to stumble across this story while searching for my family.  I haven't been able figure out if this Robert's line is connected with my lines but what a sad and interesting story.  

Murder

murder

Bedford & Violet Langille

Violet Evelyn Vincent was born in 1920 to John Sidney Osborn Vincent & Mercy Mae Mooring.  She married Bedford Fulton Langille in 1938 and they had 8 children.

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Halifax Herald, 18 Nov 2000
LANGILLE, Violet Evelyn - 80, Pugwash Junction, died Friday, November 17, 2000, in the North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. Born on October 19, 1929, in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Osborne and Mercy (Mooring) Vincent. Her life revolved around her family. She enjoyed her flowers and feeding the birds. She was an avid bingo player. She lived in Medicine Hat, Alta for a short while, working in the Moose Lodge and the Greenhouses in Redcliff.  She is survived by sons, Alfred (wife Eunice), Redcliff, Alta.; Charles (wife Charlene), Pugwash Junction; Wilbert (wife Linda), Redcliff, Alta.; daughters, Carol Smith (Lloyd), Lamonte, Alta.; Betty Dobson (husband Donnie), Oxford; Marilyn Reeves-Chatfield (husband Eddie), Pugwash Junction; Joycelyn Yarrow (Andy), Pugwash Junction; daughter-in-law, Virginia, Pugwash Junction; 26 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Aubrey (Barb), Tatamagouche; Herrick (Lois), Logan (Connie), both of British Columbia; sisters, Audrey Vincent, Alberta; Myrtle Hatcher, Truro; Gladys Sleigh (Bill), Halifax; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Bedford Fulton; son, Raymond David; a daughter in infancy; two infant grandchildren; brothers, Pearl, Earl, Clarence, Norman, Leaman; sisters, Lucille, Ella, Vera, Laura, Lena.  Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, all in Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash, Rev. Janet Travers officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Wallace River. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

James & Lena Porteous

Lena Mabel Vincent was another child of John Sidney Osborne Vincent & Mercy Mae Mooring - she was born in 1918 and married James Porteous.

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Chronicle Herald, 24 May 1996
PORTEOUS, Lena Mable - 78, Tatamagouche, died May 22, 1996, in Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital, Tatamagouche. Born in Hartford, Cumberland Co., she was the daughter of the late John Osborne and Mercy (Mooring) Vincent. She was a cook at North Colchester High School, a member of Sharon United Church, Tatamagouche and Royal Canadian Legion branch 26 auxiliary. She enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, and travelling. Surviving are sons, John (Jack) and wife Josephine, River John, Pictou; James Theodore (Ted), Halifax; granddaughter, Loriann Canvel, Pembroke, Ont.; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mirtle Hatcher, Truro; Audrey Vincent, Calgary, Alta.; Gladys (Mrs. William Sleigh), Halifax; Violet Langille, Pugwash Junction; brothers, Leaman, Conns Mills, Cumberland Co.; Aubrey, Tatamagouche; Logan, Sardis, B.C.; Herrick, Comox, B.C.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Jim; infant granddaughter, Jodie Marie; sisters, Lucille, Vera, Ella, Laura; brother, Norman; half-brothers, Perle, Clarence, Earl. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. with legion tribute service at 3 p.m. both today in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Sharon United Church, the Rev. Beth Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Malagash South Shore Cemetery. If desired, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Following the burial a reception will be downstairs in Sharon United Church.

UNKNOWN PAPER - July 1971
JAMES PORTEOUS - The death of James Porteous, 58, formerly of Malagash, N.S. occurred on July 10. He had resided in Tatamagouche for the past 10 years. Born in South Wallace, Cumb. Co. He was the son of the late Wesley and Jennie (KIRK) Porteous. He is survived by his wife, Lena the former Lena Vincent, two sons Theo and Jack of Halifax, granddaughter Lori Ann, two sisters, Hazel (Mrs. Edward Tracey) Waltham, Mass., Wilda (Mrs. W. Marcotte) Tatamagouche, N.S.; two brothers: Allister, Malagash, N.S. and Freeman of Oxford, N.S. The was predeceased by one sister Thelma of whom died in childhood. The remains rested at Bonnymans Funeral Home. The funeral was held on July 13 from the South Shore United Church, in Malagash, conducted by Rev. G. Todd. Pallbearers were cousins of the deceased, Earl, Aubrey and Willis KIRK, Roland, Crouse and Muir Campbell. Hymns were, Just a closer Walk With Thee and Safe in the Arms of Jesus. Interment was in South Shore Cemetery, Malagash. The many floral tributes, In Memoriams, and donations testified the esteem in which Jim was held.

Leaman & Jessie Vincent

Leaman Milford Vincent - I love his name and the story of this couple!

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Leaman, 1 of 14 children of John Sidney Osborne Vincent & Mercy Mae Mooring and was born at Hansford, Nova Scotia in 1915.

As young man, he signed up for WWII and while overseas, he met and married the lassie who stole his heart and their son Albert was born in Scotland before the family returned to Canada.
 
Chronicle Herald, 17 Mar 1998
VINCENT, Leaman Milford - 82, Conns Mills, Cumberland Co., passed away March 16, 1998, in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Hansford, Cumberland Co., he was a son of the late John and Mercy (Mooring) Vincent. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served overseas with the Canadian Army Forestry Corps, 13th Company from 1940-1945. He was a school bus driver in Cumberland County for many years; was a nurses aid at the Sunset Home, Pugwash, and was also a provincial constable. He was a member of Pugwash River United Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Jessie Greig Bruce Stewart, Conns Mills; granddaughter, Karaleigh Jessie Vincent, Manitoba; brothers, Aubrey, Tatamagouche; Logan, Herrick, British Columbia; sisters, Myrtle Hatcher, Truro; Violet Langille, Pugwash Junction; Audrey Vincent, Alberta; Gladys Sleigh, Bedford; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son, Albert Stewart; brother, Norman; half-brothers, Earl, Clarence; sisters, Laura, Lucille, Vera, Ella, Lena. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, both in Mundle's Funeral Home, Pugwash, Rev. Beth Johnston officiating. Spring burial in Riverside Cemetery, Wallace River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Lung Association or charity of choice.


Vincent, Jessie Greig Bruce (Stewart) - 95, Amherst / Conn’s Mills, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst. Born in Guthrie, Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Archibald Hay and Margaret (Shand) Stewart.  In her early years Jessie worked as a children’s nurse in Scotland.  During wartime she worked in the Ammunition Depot examining airplane filters.  In 1946 she moved to Canada as a war bride.  Jessie was a member of the 50 Plus Club, the United Church Women, an adherent of the Pugwash River United Church and formerly a member of the Church of Scotland.  She was a full time housewife and mother. Surviving are her granddaughter, Karaleigh Vincent, Winnipeg, Manitoba; sister, Agnes “Bunty” Kennedy, Arbroath, Scotland; daughter-in-law, Janet Vincent, Carbery, Manitoba; several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband, Leaman Vincent; son, Albert Vincent; sisters, Ella Beaton, Ann Petrie; brother, David Stewart. There will be no visitation. The funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, April 27, in Mundle’s Funeral Home, 204 Water St., Pugwash (243-2506), with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Rev. Meggin King officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Middleboro. In lieu of flowers donations in memory may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation; the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre Palliative Care Unit; the North Cumberland Memorial Hospital or the Pugwash River United Church. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at www.mmcfunerals.com

Their son Albert died in 1972 in Manitoba, leaving a wife and daughter behind.

Vincent Family - the parents, John & Elizabeth

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John 'Robert' Vincent and Elizabeth 'Bessie' Johnstone were married in 1887 at West New Annan, Nova Scotia.  John was the son of George S Vincent & Sarah Morrison; together they had 5 children.


Unknown Paper - 12 Mar 1948
ELIZABETH VINCENT - There passed peacefully to her eternal Home on March 6 Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent, widow of the late J.R. Vincent of New Annan, at the age of 83 years. Mrs. Vincent was formerly Elizabeth Johnstone, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Johnstone of New Annan. With the exception of a few temporary visits elsewhere her life was spent in the vicinity of her birth place, where she was known and loved by a wide circle of relatives and friends. Of a kindly, patient and self sacrificing spirit she was affectionately known as Gram, not only to her own children and grandchildren, but to many beyond the confines of her own family. In her immediate family she leaves to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted mother, two daughters, Mrs. M.D. MacKenzie of Pictou and Mrs. J.W. Miller of Truro. Also two sons, Earl J. Vincent of Halifax and Delmar E. Vincent with whom she made her home. She was predeceased by her eldest son Ira and youngest daughter Marguerite. One brother Harvie Johnstone of New Annan survives, as well as a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was tenderly and competently cared for during her brief illness by her daughter-in-law Mrs. Delmar E. Vincent. The funeral from the United Church was conducted by Rev. Eric Koffenc, followed by interment in the family lot in Bell Gift Cemetery. 

Their daughter Elva Marguerite died of TB, her obit is in the post titled 'Consumption at Kentville' written in April 2016

Vincent Family - Delmar & Greta

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Another son of John Robert Vincent & Bessie Johnstone is Delmar Lauriston Vincent who went by....Lloyd.  He married Greta Cock and had one son, Ian.

He is buried with his brother Earl and his wife Jean Munsie.

Chronicle Herald, 28 Sep 1964
Delmar Lauriston Vincent - The funeral service was held yesterday at West New Annan United Church for the late Delmar Lauriston Vincent, who died September 27 at Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax, at the ago of 70.  Interment was at Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan. Rev. Keith Rodgerson conducted the service, which was largely attended, and the floral pieces were many and beautiful. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion attended the service in a body.  The hymn sung was "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go."  Prior to the funeral service members of the Masonic Lodge held a service at the Bonnyman Funeral Home in Tatamagouche.  A native of West New Annan, the late Mr. Vincent was the son of the late John Robert Vincent and Elizabeth Johnstone Vincent.  He served in two world wars - in the First War with the 85th Battalion and in the Second War with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders.  He was a member of Keystone Masonic Lodge, Victoria Lodge of Perfection (Scottish Rite) and of the Royal Canadian Legion.  He was also active in the United Church and for a number of years taught a senior class in the Sunday School.  The late Mr. Vincent is survived by his widow, the former Greta Katherine Cox, West New Annan, a son Ian and two grandchildren, St. Eleanor's, P.E.I., a brother Earl Vincent, of Halifax, and a number of nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents as well as three sisters and one brother.

Chronicle Herald, 3 Aug 2009
VINCENT, Ian Lloyd - 70, Dartmouth,passed away on August 2, 2009, at home. Born in Springhill, he was the son of the late Delmar and Greta (Cock) Vincent.  Ian served in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 30 years.  He was very active in his church, serving on many committees and as a deacon to the Glory of God.  Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Ruth (Ramsay); daughters, Nancy and Heather.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. Funeral service will be held Wednesday in Grace Baptist Church, 51 Athorpe Dr., Dartmouth at 11 a.m. Pastor Bill Emberley officiating. Reception to follow.  Burial in Bell Memorial Cemetery, New Annan.

Vincent Family - Ira & Bessie

For the next little while, I want to share pics and obits for direct Vincent family members...most of them from the New Annan area of Nova Scotia - first up, Ira & Bessie's clan

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Farmer Ira Cecil Vincent was the first child of John Robert Vincent & Elizabeth 'Bessie' Johnstone who married Elizabeth Jane 'Bessie' Lynds - they had 5 children.

Chronicle Herald, 20 Sep 1962
BESSIE J. VINCENT - Funeral services for the late Mrs. Bessie J. Vincent who passed away at the Colchester County Hospital, Truro following a brief illness, were held from the Mattatall Funeral Home on Friday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Stanley MacQueen. Hymns were "The Lord's My Shepherd" and "Abide With Me" with Mrs. H.W. Ramsay as organist. Many beautiful floral pieces signified the respect and affection in which the deceased was held. The pall bearers were Harry Vincent, Douglas White, Curtis Johnston, Haldane Reynolds, Alan McRae, Graham Hoare. Mrs. Vincent, the former Bessie Lynds, of North River, following her marriage resided at West New Annan for a number of years where she was a member of West New Annan United Church and active in W.M.S. work. Since moving to Truro she was a member of First United Church, Group "B", U.C.W. and for many years active in Red Cross Work. In her immediate family she is survived by a son Delbert, West New Annan; three daughters, Jean (Mrs. William Bryson), Truro, with whom she made her home; Miss Kaye Vincent of Calgary; Lois (Mrs. Gerald Mason) Foymount, Ontario; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Kelly of Arlington, Mass.; Mrs. Harry Bowden, Montreal; Mrs. Everett Peters, Verdun, Quebec; and Mrs. Charles Beebe of Wellsley, Mass; one brother, Fred Lynds of Truro; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Besides her husband Ira, she was predeceased by a daughter Margaret, two sisters and a brother. Interment was at Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, where Rev. Keith Rogerson assisted at the committal service and where many of her friends gathered to pay their last respects.

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Ellen 'Jean' Vincent married William Scott Bryson in 1928

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Lois Bernice Vincent married Gerald Smith Mason in 1940








Chronicle Herald, 6 Jun 1989
TATAMAGOUCHE - Delbert Fulton Vincent, 75, Tatamagouche, died  Sunday in Willow Lodge Home for Special Care, Tatamagouche.  Born in West New Annan, he was a son of the late Ira C. and Elizabeth (Lynds) Vincent.  He is survived by two sons, Cecil, Toronto; Boyd, Westmount, Que; three daughters, Marjorie McGrath, Saint Albert, Alta.; Connie Wilton, Oliver, Colchester County; Beryl Wooldridge, Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. Jean Bryson, Truro; Kate Vincent, Calgary; Lois (Mrs. Gerald Mason), Truro; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his wife, the former Muriel Bonnyman; a sister, Margaret.  The body is in Coulter's Funeral Home, Tatamagouche, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, West New Annan United Church, Rev. Morley Bentley officiating.  Burial in Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan.

Chronicle Herald,  20 Jul 2006

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VINCENT, Kathryn "Kaye" - Chilliwack, B.C., passed away peacefully on July 11, 2006, in Chilliwack General Hospital.  She was born in West New Annan, Colchester Co., on September 20, 1915. Kaye was predeceased by her brother, Delbert (Muriel) Vincent; and sisters; Margaret, Jean (Bill) Bryson, and Lois (Jake) Mason.  She is survived by several nieces and nephews.  Although she was a true maritimer, Kaye called Calgary her home for 54 years.  She enjoyed a rewarding career as a nurse until her retirement in 1987.  Kaye was passionate about volunteering and her multitude of friends at Canadian Blood Services, the I.O.D.E. and the Canadian Cancer Society will sorely miss her sharp wit and dynamic personality.  At Kaye's request, her cremated remains will be placed in Bell Gift Cemetery, West New Annan, where a memorial service will be held on Monday, August 14, at 2 p.m.  The service will be conducted by Rev. Don Mackenzie.  In lieu of flowers please consider donating blood at Canadian Blood Services and become a Donor For Life.  Arrangements in care of Mclean's Funeral Services Ltd.

Harry E Vincent

Harry Ellsworth Vincent was the son of Charles H Vincent & Ellen K McCallum, born in 1884 at North River, Nova Scotia.  He married Minnie J Hall in 1909 and they had 4 children.

According to the Vincent Family Book by Sheriden Vincent, Harry inherited his father's farm - this makes sense given that the oldest boy left for Alberta and died 4 years before his father died.

It included that he was a gunsmith and a shooter which he pursued in hunting & in upland game shooting, a woodworker, a member of the choir and took an interest in genealogy - establishing connections outside of New Annan.

Also, he was a Government Enforcement Officer during prohibition before becoming a member of the RCMP.

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Chronicle Herald, 10 May 1966
196[6] Truro, May 20 - The Mattatall Funeral Home was filled on Thursday afternoon, May 12 as many friends assembled there with the relatives to pay their tribute of respect to Harry E. Vincent of Upper Onslow, who passed away in the Highland View Hospital, Amherst, on the previous Tuesday, following a car accident on Monday evening.  

The service was conducted by Rev. Ward MacLean, minister of the Onslow-Belmont United Church aided by Rev. James Leadbeater of Halifax, a close friend of the family for many years, who read the scripture and also took part in the committal service.  Favorite hymns were played by the organist, Mrs. J. Arch Fraser.  Burial took place in the family plot in the cemetery at Upper Onslow.  

The honorary pallbearers were Stewart Barnhill, Carl Barnhill, Fred Otterson, Howard Pierce, Archie Davidson, Ira Fleming, Kenneth Clark, Dr. Ross Main, Kenneth G. Crowe, M.B. Curry and Howard Roper, all members of the Onslow-Belmont Session, also two members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Sgt. Vaughan and Sgt. Skinner.  Active pallbearers were Delmar Lynds, Alex Fiddes, Reginald Fancy, all members of the Upper Onslow United Church Session, and three neighbors, William Sutherland, Earl Kirk and Carl MacKenzie.  

Mr. Vincent was born in Upper Onslow, a son of the late Charles and Ellen (MacCallum) Vincent, and had lived there all his life with the exception of two years spent in the west in his early life prior to his marriage, where he worked as a carpenter.  

He was received into the membership of the Upper Onslow Presbyterian (Later United Church of Canada) on July 2, 1904, and had been a very active member ever since that time.  He was elected to the Onslow-Belmont Session on September 4, 1943, and served as Clerk of the Session from 1943 until 1961.  Mr. Vincent was a member of the church choir for approximately 60 years, and following his retirement from the regular choir he was an active member of the Onslow Male Choir until his passing. For several years he had been a member of Phoenix Lodge of Oddfellows No. 50, and also of Canton Fundy, but had retired from these lodges several years ago, due to advancing years.  

He was a member of the RCMP for a number of years, retiring as a Sergeant in 1941.  While on the force, all his time was spent with the Truro detachment.  During the war he was also with the Wartime Prices and Trade Board. 

Mr. Vincent was predeceased by his wife, Mrs. Mimie Jean Vincent, in July, 1963. Surviving are two sons, Charles, Cooksville, Ont. and Harold, Upper Onslow, two daughters, (Janet), Mrs. Douglas Tupper, Saint John, N.B., and (Mary), Mrs. Arthur MacKenzie, Rexdale, Ontario.