James Elbridge Good

James & Agnes Good

Marriage

January 12, 1883, Daily News, Saint John
m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 2274

January 12, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John
m. At residence of bride’s father, 10th inst., by Rev. C.T. Phillips, assisted by Rev. J.W. Clark, James E. GOOD, Studholm (Kings Co.) / Agnes B. McLEOD, same place. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 3618

January 13, 1883, The Daily Sun, Saint John
An interesting social event took place at the residence of Edw. McLEOD, Lower Millstream (Kings Co.) on eve. 10th inst., viz., the marriage of his eldest daughter, Agnes B. McLEOD to James E. GOOD, only s/o George L. GOOD, same place. The bridesmaid was Alice J. McLEOD d/o Robert E. McLEOD, cousin to the bride. The groomsman was Stanley KIERSTEAD, student-at-law. Source: Daniel F Johnson: Volume 59 Number 3623

1901 Canada Census – New Brunswick

Province of New Brunswick – District No. 18 Kings – S. District No. 1 – Polling Subdivision No. 2 – In Studholm – Page 15
Name Sex Colour Relation to Head Marital Status Birth Date Birth Year Age Last BD Place of Birth Naturalized Racial Origin Nationality Religion Occupation Employee Employer Months at School Can Read Can Write Can Speak English Can Speak French Mother Tongue
Good E. James M W Head M 26 Dec 1857 43 N.B. Yes English Canadian Free Baptist Farmer Employer Yes Yes Yes English
Good B. Agnes F Wife M 12 Nov 1852 48 -
Good M. Ethel F Daughter S 4 Nov 1882 17 -
Good G. Elbridge M Son S 20 Feb 1887 14 Farmer’s Son
Good L. Helen F Daughter S 21 Mar 1890 10 - 10
Good J. Gertrude F Daughter S 20 Jul 1892 8 - 10
Good E. Ira M Son S 20 Sep 1894 6 -
Good Clifford M Son S 21 Jan 1898 3 - No No Yes
Good R. Gretta F Daughter S 22 May 1900 1 - No No
Fraser Rachal F Lodger S 18 Dec 1841 50 - Employee No No Yes
Source: 1901 Census of Canada

Obituary: The Late James E. Good

Funeral services for the late James E. Good were held from Grace United Church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. S.A. Harry. The choir led the singing and contributed an anthem. Mrs. George Argue was soloist.

Mr. Good was born at Mill Stream, New Brunswick, December 26th, 1857. James E. Good married Miss Agnes B. McLeod on January 10, 1883. On January 10th, 1943, they celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. Good was a pioneer of the district and a most highly respected citizen. He came with family to Fillmore in 1905 where he farmed 6 miles NE of Fillmore until he moved in Fillmore to live a few years ago. He was the organizer of the first Telephone Co. in the district and was president and director of the East Rural Telephone for years. He was a member of the Old Settlers School Board, a director of the Grain Growers Association and took an active part in all community welfare. He was a member of the Baptist Church and later joined the United Church to which he gave most earnest support and held the office of Senior Elder for many years.

He leaves to mourn his wife, two sons Ira and Clifford, Fillmore; three daughters (Ethel) Mrs. Deacon, Detroit; (Gertrude) Mrs. A. Raney, (Greta) Mrs. Howard Elder. He was predeceased by two daughters and a son. Helen, Lottie and Elbridge. Lottie, while very young, and Helen, Mrs. (Rev.) Robert Charlton, while they were on a trip to England. 22 grandchildren and 3 great children also survive. Burial was made in Fillmore cemetery.

Pallbearers were all pioneer friends: Messrs. L.E. Lubiens, S. Pollock, H.J. McDiarmid, W. Wright, W.O.Turnbull, Dr. T.H. Argue. The casket was covered with beautiful floral tributes, a testimony of respect on many friends. Fillmore friends join in deepest sympathy to Mrs. Good and her family in their bereavement.

Obituary Source: Family Genealogy Web Site of Grant Urban, now removed.

Agnes & James Good Headstone
photo by Renae (Elder) Grubb

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