08/22/2026
From the Mike Jarvis Collection, TVGLHG archives.
We also assist with genealogical research of local families when possible.
The Tobique Valley Genealogy and Local History Group was founded in 2004, with the purpose of the promotion and advancement of the heritage of the Tobique Valley Region in Victoria County, New Brunswick. We have created this page as a place to share some of the historical photos and/or articles of interest of the Plaster Rock and Tobique Valley area that we have come across- you are invited to share photos from your own collection that may be of interest to people.
08/22/2026
From the Mike Jarvis Collection, TVGLHG archives.
08/21/2026
Still 5 missing names.....
08/17/2026
So I used AI to number the men in the photo...not perfect-ignore the number 16; the man between 11 and 12 is not numbered.
30= Bill Ashford; 29= Leo gallant; 12= Bill Schofield;10= Ben reed;1= Stephen Anderson.
Who are the rest?
08/17/2026
"Ottie Lawson and Mr.Cochrane" from the Mike Jarvis Collection
08/17/2026
1974, from the Mike Jarvis Collection
08/17/2026
Here is the name key from the Mike Jarvis Collection. Notes on the photo back: Walter Thibodeau was the mill Foreman. He would fire his boys, and Mrs. Thibodeau would send them back!
This photo was enhanced using an online tool.
08/17/2026
Arbuckle Mill July 1929 photo by Banford Broome SR.
08/09/2026
We have a number of photos capturing village structures during Remembrance Day services. This photo is an excellent view of the "Ridgewell Building", later home to the Eaton's Order Office. The end facing uptown was a storefront. Dr. Coffin had his office on the second floor. When you came down the stairs and stepped off...you were physically standing on Main St..
07/19/2026
These pictures are dated 1949, probably November 11. Some of you may recognize some of the faces.
07/11/2026
C.L.Bent is now LIl' Pepinos; the Turner Building/Sam Campbells; J.Broady is the Eaton's; is the small building the Squeeze In? Who ran the Squeeze In? When did it disappear? In this photo(? 1910-1920) the building was used for another purpose...does anyone know the history?