Based on information received from Greg Haley (see post above), the Mr. Phinney you mention is a nephew of mine and Greg Haley's ancestor, Nancy Sproul. Nancy was the daughter of John Sproul and Ann Parker of Wilmot, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Nancy's nephew, Mr. Zaccheus Phinney, was born in Nova Scotia, but moved to Richibucto NB and worked as a tinsmith. Nancy's husband, Jacob Maybury, was also a tinsmith, and also had a shop on Cunard St. Perhaps they were partners?
Regretfully, I do not have any information on Mr. Phinney's direct descendants. I do, however, have extensive information on the descendants of Jacob Maybury and Nancy Sproul, including living descendants. I have pictures of Jacob Maybury as well.
Let me know if you have additional interest.
Gwen Harrison
Crestview, FL
gwen32539 at gmail.com
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