John Lusby Marsh National Wildlife Area Management Plan, 2016: appendix 1

Mr. Lusby through the years had travelled extensively in all parts of Canada and the United States. He spent some time in British Columbia, and had a wide knowledge of the Pacific Province, and kept in touch with many of the residents, particularly those who had former Maritime connections.

A farmer by profession, Mr. Lusby had a great interest in the marshlands and was known as one of the authorities on the histories connected with the different marsh bodies in this locality. He was an expert in the construction and repair of aboiteau and dykes, and had charge of many operations of this type on other marsh areas throughout the Maritime Provinces.

Well informed on the history of this locality, Mr. Lusby's marvellous memory and his collection of records were of frequent assistance to newspapermen and writers seeking background information for different articles. For that matter Mr. Lusby was himself a fluent writer, and articles from his pen which often appeared in the Amherst Daily News aroused great interest.

Amherst Daily News, 15 April 1947