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EMERSON
I would like to learn who the parents of Amos EMERSON were.
Amos was born ca. 1805 in Maine. He migrated in the 1830s to
Randolph County, Illinois, where he worked as a cooper.
Lloyd Emerson [posted 26 Dec 2011]
LAMB
Need parents/ancestry of Eleanor LAMB, b. 15 Nov 1740, d. 20
May 1820 at Stroudwater. She m. Mar or 16 Oct 1764 at Falmouth,
John JOHNSON. He was b. 14 May 1737 at Spurwink, son of James of
Scotland. Nancy Welch, 258 High Road, Dayton ME
04005 [posted Nov 2011]
JUDKINS
Seeking proof for Mayflower Society on birth of Perry Diman JUDKINS.
(b. 30 SEP 1811 Greenwood, ME, d. 18 DEC 1867 in Cambridge, MA) He married
1 JAN 1837 Fanny P. TOWNE (b. 17 MAY 1816 Norway, ME, d. 8 FEB 1903 Oxford,
ME, bur Norway Center Cemetery). Perry Diman JUDKINS was the son of Moses
JUDKINS (b. c. 1773 IN Hopkinton, NH, d. 1850-60 possibly Greenwood, ME)
He m. 6 OCT 1801 Poland, ME, Aphia/Appa PERRY (b. 19 AUG 1783, d. Fayette,
ME). Perry Diman JUDKINS was a blacksmith in Norway, ME for many years.
I do not know where he is buried.
Melanie Farmer
[posted 11 Apr 2011]
BALLTOWN, LINCOLN COUNTY Brick Wall
Here is one of my most stubborn brick walls. Figured I'd try it
from a new angle. I actually have no SMITHs as direct ancestors since it
is such a rare name, but... My ggg-grandfather Joseph LEAVITT born 18 Oct
1782 probably Brentwood NH married Sarah McALLISTER as her third husband
29 Aug 1803 in Davistown (Montville), then Lincoln Co. Sarah was born about
1772 in Balltown, and married first Joseph SMITH 10 Oct 1790 in Balltown,
2 dau 1790 and 1794. He died 1794-1799 and she m2 Mr CLARK, one dau 1800.
I have found insufficient proof of Joseph LEAVITT's ancestry. His parents
might be Nehemiah LEAVITT b 1738 Brentwood NH who died the same year Joseph
was born. Wife Judith ROBERTS remarried and moved to Royalton VT. Anyway
there are many SMITHs around this Brentwood family, and in Waterboro where
a cousin lived who came from Brentwood. That got me thinking, 200 years
ago, WHY would a 20-yr-old Joseph LEAVITT marry a 30-yr-old with 3 kids?
HOW and WHY would they have met? Usually it was some sort of family introduction.
Joseph LEAVITT had no parents around. Was Joseph Smith some sort of cousin
whose children he wanted to take care of? So... my question now is: WHO
is JOSEPH SMITH of Balltown/Jefferson 1790, and where did he come from?
Is anybody sorting out the SMITH family of this area? Thanks.
Roland Rhoades [posted 11 Apr 2011]
McINTOSH
Looking for parents & grandparents of John Franklin McINTOSH (b.
9 Mar 1862 in either Calais, ME or NB, Canada - d. 11 Mar 1940 ME). John
m. Cora Alice SMALL (4 children) & Blanche Nay NEWELL. Father may have been
David McINTOSH & mother Margaret McCLOSKEY. Who were David’s parents?? Andrew
McINTOSH & Katherine McKENZIE originally from Scotland??
Richard G. McIntosh, 21 Rivermeadow Drive Steep Falls, ME 04085 [posted
11 Apr 2011]
Co-Author Wanted for LORD FAMILY OF KITTERY
My name is Kenneth Freeman Mosman and I am an MGS member. I am looking for
someone with an interest in Maine / New Hampshire genealogy who would be
interested in working with me on the LORD family of Kittery to 1790. I already
have lots of data. Please contact me to exchange ideas and interests.
Kenneth
Mosman [posted 21 Mar 2010]
MESERVE(Y)
Need info re: George Lyman MESERVEY, born in Maine ca. 1835, supposedly
son of Clement and Sarah (DEERING) MESERVEY. Also need parents of Clement
and Sarah.
Jean Savage, 73 Stagecoach Road, Stockton Springs ME 04981 [posted 21
Mar 2010]
FOLLETT FAMILIES
Seeking information on Rev. Benjamin FOLLETT born December 13, 1789; died
July 23, 1870 in Gravesville, Wisconsin. He married Janet "Jane" Patton
MITCHELL in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, on August 15, 1812. She was born
May 27, 1794 and died July 14, 1855 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery,
Milo, Maine. After his wife's death, Rev. FOLLETT married Elizabeth WHITE
of Biddeford, Maine. Rev. FOLLETT was a Calvinist circuit preacher, traveling
throughout Central Maine from about 1830 through 1855. It is believed he
may have been born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and came to the Augusta
area at an early age. I am most interested knowing who his parents were
and where they lived.
Joanne Page, 11 Eastern Ave, Apt 53, Wilton ME 04294 [posted 27 Feb
2010]
SMITH / BERRY MARRIAGE
Looking for place and date of marriage of William Isaac SMITH aka Isaac
William SMITH (b. 1806 in Eastport, Maine) to Alice BERRY (b. 1802, place
unknown). They married about 1830-1835. William studied medicine in Augusta.
They had two children, Eliza and Hyrum. Would appreciate knowing vitals
of Alice's parents if possible. Thank you.
Virginia Sisk, 27810 Lake Street, Hemet CA 92544 [posted 27 Feb 2010]
MARR (and General Research Direction Advice)
I have traced the MARR family (my line) from the early 1700's (John and
Catherine of Kittery, Maine) to the present. What I am seeking is how to
obtain more information on those individuals in each generation. Since I
am new to this, I am wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.
90% of my ancestors lived and died in Maine. Would appreciate any help.
Thanks.
Gerald Marr [posted 27 Feb 2010]
LUNT, DERBY, SEVERANCE FAMILY BIBLE 1820s
Looking for help finding this family bible that had many entries on the
Lunts and Derbys that live in the Orono, Maine, area; also a letter dated
back to 1776. The bible was bought off eBay in 2002. I tried to contact
the buyer to get info from the bible and to see the letter with no luck.
Would love to buy it back; it's part of my family's history.
Keith Lunt, PO Box 88, Fort Ann NY 12827 Phone: 518-639-4613 [posted
24 Jan 2010]
McINTIRE / FOGG
Seeking any info on Dorathy / Dorothy (McINTIRE) FOGGs ancestry. She m.
Walter FOGG abt. March 1803. I believe Dorothy was a sister to ggg grandfather
Benjamin McINTIRE of New Gloucester (who was m. to Maria PRINCE). Dorothy
b. 30 Jun 1783 poss. in No. Yarmouth, Falmouth (Portland), or New Gloucester.
She d. 20 Mar 1868 and is buried in Old Valley Cemetery of Greene with Walter
and their 3 unmarried daughters. They moved to Greene from New Gloucester
after 1st son Edmond b. 24 Feb 1804 and before next child, Sally, b. 23
Jun 1805. Dorathy and Walter raised at least 5 other children in Greene:
Mary, Benjamin, Samuel L., George and Joan. Dorothy was in 1860 census living
w/son George FOGG and family.
Cynthia (McIntire) Johnson, Hillsboro, TX [posted 24 Jan 2010]
HAMPSON
Looking for any information on John W. HAMPSON, an Englishman, mariner,
came to Kennebunkport about 1820 (from the book "History of Kennebunk Port
by Charles Bradbury). Married 18 Sep 1829 in Arundel to Olive CLOUGH, b
8 Aug 1809, dau. of David and Lois CLOUGH, d. 14 Nov 1875, Biddeford, Maine.
Six children: Isabella W. b 1831; John A. b 1832; Olive W. A. b 1834; Thomas
P. S. b 1837; George O. b 1841; Charles H. P. b 1843. John W. HAMPSON is
missing after 1843. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Jane D. Colagiovanni, 10 Esquire Drive, Peabody MA 01960 [posted 20
Dec 2009]
GAMMON
I have been working on the GAMMON family for a little over a year and have
searched every which way with no ancestors found beyond what I will list.
The last GAMMON in my family was Lois Emmer GAMMON (5 Jan 1855 Portland
ME - 1923 WI). Her parents were William Whitney GAMMON (23 Apr 1812 Paris
ME) and Phebe Ann CHAMBERLAIN (6 Apr 1823 Waterford ME). William's parents
were Moses GAMMON Jr (1780 Paris ME) and Abigail GOSS (1783 MA). Moses Jr's
parents were Moses GAMMON Sr (abt 1750 MA) and Silence. I have no other
information about her. I know that Moses Sr was in the Revolutionary War
and received a pension. I am hoping to find Moses GAMMON Sr's parents and
possibly the maiden name of his wife Silence. Thank you for your time and
help.
Kim Slaughter [posted 18 Oct 2009]
ESKILDSON / ESKILSON - MARSH - MITCHELL
William ESKILSON of Liverpool, England, was married, by Dummer Sewell, J.P.,
of Bath, Maine, 1 Jun 1794, to Miss Deborah MITCHELL, of Bath. Circumstances
imply a relationship to Christopher ESKILDSON, mariner, who married by license
26 Sep 1799, Church of St. Anne, Liverpool, England, Anne MARSH, a minor.
Jenks Portland Gazette, 4 Jun 1804, reported the death "in this town" of
Miss Lydia ESKILDSON, aged 16. For other Eskildsons, see query in The Maine
Genealogist 24(Feb 2002):44. I would like to exchange information on the
Mitchell ancestry and any relationship of the various Eskildson Maine families.
Louis D. Melnick, 530 Michigan Avenue, Evanston IL 60202-3033 [posted
01 Sep 2009]
EDWARD R. BRADBURY
Born in Maine or Ma. ca. 1806-08....m. SARAH SMALL b. 10 Nov. 1805,
Lisbon, Me. (dau. of Thomas Small and Jane Tebbetts) in Bowdoin, Me. 1 July
1827....they moved from Lisbon to Kingfield, Me. in 1830. He d. in Freeman,
Me. on 24 Feb. 1883 and bur. in W. Kingfield Cem. Sarah d. 31 Jan. 1887
in Limestone, Me. living w. her dau. Lydia Thompson. They had four children,
I descend. from the eldest, Emerson Bradbury b. 11 Dec. 1827 in Lisbon,
Me. Need ancestry of Edward and connection to the Bradbury Memorial...I
have worked on this line for over 25 years with no success! Thank you.
Carla J. Dillon-Jones [posted 04 Jun 2009]
MARY (SMITH) JONES BRAZIER
Trying to locate the gravesite of my great-great-grandmother. I have been
researching her for over two years and have thus far been unable to locate
her gravesite through online research, personal visits and library research.
I am fairly certain she is buried in Cumberland County. This is what I know.
My great-grandfather was William Howard Jones, b. 1861 in Windham, Maine
to William Jones (b. about 1835 in Maine) and Mary Smith (b. about 1840
in Maine). William Jones either died or abandoned the family between 1862
and 1866. Mary Smith Jones remarried to Joseph Brazier in 1866 in Windham,
Maine. From this point the trail gets cold. My mother remembers visiting
her great-grandmother's gravesite with her grandfather William Howard Jones
when she was a teenager and she is certain that it was in Cumberland County.
She remembers that there was a gravestone, but she has no idea of the name
on the stone. As you can see from the above, it could be Mary Smith, Mary
Jones, Mary Brazier, or possibly some combination such as Mary Smith Jones,
or Mary S. Brazier. Or it could even be that she is buried under some other
last name if Joseph Brazier died and she remarried yet again. I believe
that my great-great-grandmother died between 50 and 60 years of age making
her death date between 1890 and 1900. Is there any way I can determine her
gravesite? I do not mind searching data bases, town records, or other documentation.
About all I can be sure of is that her maiden name was Mary Smith (b. about
1840) and that she was from Windham, Maine.
Lowry Drinkwater [posted 04 Jun 2009]
WILLIAM WHIITAKER
Looking for any information on William WHITAKER. He m. Susanna GUPTAIL Sep
1770 in Gouldsboro, Maine. He resided in Gouldsboro and served in the Maine
Volunteer Militia in the Revolutionary War. Questions: Where was William
born? Where and when did he die? Children? I know he had a son George and
a daughter Sarah. Did he also have another son Elisha? Trying to confirm
this connection. William's wife Susanna - what happened to her? Where and
when did she die?
Bob Whitaker [posted 29 Nov 2008]
JOHN WHIDDEN JR.
Interested in information on a James WHIDDEN Jr. born 1726 in Greenwood,
New Hampshire. He was the son of Capt. James WHIDDEN. Thank you for any
and all efforts.
C. Kent Palmer [posted 29 Nov 2008]
ROGER WILLLIAMS EMERY BROWN / LUCY SWIFT RUGGLES
Looking for info on my great-great-grandparents Can anyone give me information
on the death and burial of Roger Williams Emery BROWN and his wife Lucy
Swift RUGGLES. Roger was born in 1811 in Brunswick, Maine, and Lucy was
born in Columbia, Maine, in 1814. Her parents were Judge Thomas RUGGLES
(built the Ruggles House in Columbia Falls, Maine) and Ruth CLAPP. Roger's
parents were Ephraim BROWN and Rebecca STANWOOD. Thank you.
Bob Brown, Elkhorn, Nebraska [posted 21 Oct 2008]
CHARLES SMART
Need proof that the parents of Charles Smart (b. 1829, Searsport, Maine)
were John and Nancy (West) Smart. Charles m. Almira Harriman 1851 in Bucksport,
Maine. It is believed that Charles's brothers were Daniel, James Henry,
John S., Thomas and George F.; but need proof of any of these connections.
Thank you.
Jean Savage, 73 Stagecoach Road, Stockton Springs ME 04981 [posted 23
Aug 2008]
DANIEL ROBINSON / SARAH SIMONTON
I am currently working on a family history book which will include the surnames
of my Maine ancestors: Robinson, Simonton, Barrett and Mathews. I am having
trouble locating Daniel Robinson’s parents. He was born in Maine in 1810
and married Sarah J. Simonton, daughter of James and Lucky Haskell Simonton
of Portland Maine. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.
Jane E. Owens, 3390 E. Torrey Pines Lane, Chandler AZ 85249 [posted
16 Jun 2008]
KELLY / KELLEY
Looking for info on Susan Kelly/Kelley, b. 26 Jun 1842, dau. of Isaac and
Mary Kelly/Kelley of Limerick, Maine. Susan m. Ira Libby Emery, 10 Apr 1863.
I would like to find where she and her parents are buried.
Lynda E. Fournier [posted 8 Jun 2008]
JULIA ROSS, WIFE OF HENRY LUFKIN, OF RANGELEY, MAINE
I hope someone out there can help me. I am on a quest to find a picture
of my grandmother, my father’s mother, who died when he was two. He doesn’t
remember how she looked, and has never had a picture of her. She was a Ross
from Rangeley, and I know that there are a number of Ross’s still there
but I don’t know how to contact them. Her name was Julia Ross and she married
Henry Lufkin. I am hoping that someone might have a clear picture of her
and would be willing to give it to us for my father’s sake. What would be
even more terrific is if someone has a wedding portrait of the two of them.
My father is in his 80’s now so you see there is a bit of a concern to find
one soon. I have been looking for some time. Thank you for any help you
can give me on this.
Stephanie Lufkin Gross [posted 7 Jun 2008]
CHARLES AND FRANCES O. (unknown) YOUNG
Looking for parents of Charles and Frances O. (???) Young, who with children
Phonnie E. and Nate H. appeared in 1880 USC - Lewiston, Maine. Any info
or ties would be appreciated.
Ron Fortier [posted 7 Jun 2008]
DENNISON / DENISON FAMILY OF CUTLER, MAINE
Seeking location of and contact for genealogical records of Arlene Dennison
in connection with research on John Denison, d. poss. Machias or East Machias,
Dec. 1810, and his children.
Brent Owen [posted 6 Jun 2008]
DANIEL FRANK ROBINSON
Looking for parents of Daniel Frank Robinson b. 1810 ME perhaps in the Falmouth,
Westbrook, Portland area. His son Clinton A. Robinson b. 1837 ME. Family
lore has it that our Robinsons were in the ship building or related occupations.
Daniel Robinson m. Sarah J. Simonton dau. of James Simonton who was a shipwright.
Could John Robinson of Portland, ME in the 1840 census as a "navigator"
be Daniel Frank Robinson's father?
Jane Owens, 3390 E. Torrey Pines Lane, Chandler AZ 85249 [posted 6 Jun
2008]
JAMES POULIN
Researching James Poulin b. abt. 1854 Canada. According to family may have
married a woman of Native American Indian descent. Shown living with his
son Elmer – 1930 US Census for Waterville, Maine. Elmer was born 5 June
1898 in Vassalboro, Maine. (Draft card) Other then Elmer’s birth I can find
no trace of the family before 1930. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
William Cates [posted 6 Jun 2008]
CHARLES MAXWELL and SARAH WILLIAMS CHACE/CHASE
My longest and most difficult genealogical search has been for
my ggg-grandparents: Charles Maxwell of Wales, ME married, 9 Aug 1845 in
Wales, Sarah Williams Chace/Chase of Taunton, MA. I have never been able
to discover how two people, who lived so far apart, met and married. Sarah
was the daughter of Thomas Robinson Chase and Sarah Ann Godfrey. The origin
of Charles Maxwell is a complete mystery to me. All suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.
Joan B. Brooks [posted 19 May 2008]
GREELEY INSTITUTE
I have been in contact with Janet [Weymouth, MGS Vice-President] and many
others in an effort to determine the parents and genealogy of my great-grandfather
William Howard Jones. From what I have been able to find out, he was born
in 1861 in Maine. The town of his birth (according to his death notice)
appears to have been Windham, Maine, but as their vital records for the
period are missing, I have been unable to determine his parents, grandparents,
etc. There is also a marriage record in Yarmouth Maine showing his marriage
to my great-grandmother Jennie Groves. This record indicates that he came
from another town, not Windham, and there are no records for him there either.
My query centers on Greeley Institute. It is my understanding from my grandmother
(his daughter) that he graduated from Greeley sometime between 1871 and
1881. I am trying to locate the graduation records of this school in the
hopes that they might help me forward my search. I have tried several sources
including the Maine Historical Society, the Cumberland Historical Society,
the Yarmouth Historical Society, and others. All of these contacts proved
fruitless. I am hopeful that someone out there might know where these records
are.
Lowry Drinkwater [posted 26 Mar 2008]
DAVIS
I'm looking for any information on Eva P. Davis, b. May 1853 in South Elliot,
York Co., Maine. She m. Edger L. Forbes (b. Mar 1844 in East Haven, Connecticut,
d. 30 Aug 1926 in Branford, Connecticut).
William A. Forbes [posted 19 Jan 2008]
CLEAVES
I'm looking for my 6th great-grandfather Ebenezer Cleaves. He was in Danville,
Maine, then migrating to Norway Maine. His son Charles b. 1793 was in Norway,
then moved to Abbot Maine. He died before Sep 1862. First found in Norway
Maine in 1814, married Betsy Lombard, served in Capt. Bailey Bodwell's Company,
Lt. Col. Ryerson's Regt., 14-24 Sep 1814. Does any one know anything about
Ebenezer and Charles and there family's and their ancestor's? Also Charles
had a Brother named Humphrey Cleaves born 1789/90? Perhaps coming from Greenwood,
Maine, a farmer who lived near Crooked River in West Norway. He married
ca. 1811 Abigail Pool (b 1790, dau. of Joshua Pool). They had a number of
children. Charles and Betsy also had children. I have the names and dates
of Humphrey and Charles' children and some info about them. If any one has
info about Ebenezer and his ancestors would they please get in touch with
me?
Jim Richard, 4466 Holcomb Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368-2132 Phone:
1 (360) 379-8418 [posted 27 Nov 2007]
CRESSY / CRESSEY AND MILLS
If anyone has genealogical data on the Cressy / Cressey families of Castine,
Frankfort, Glenburn, etc., they would be willing to share, I am working
on the family for a friend. Also interested in the Mills family of Castine
and Glenburn area.
Ron Fortier [posted 01 Nov 2007]
COX
I'm a new member researching the Cox family beginning with William of Pemaquid.
Any tips or information anyone is willing to share would be appreciated.
Dave Eldridge [posted 15 Oct 2007]
CROCKER
Searching for information on Timothy Crocker who moved from Cape Cod to
Standish, Maine, and then to the Machias area. He died at Bristol. He married
Hannah Meserve, but have no death date or place for her. Brother John Crocker
moved from Cape Cod to Nova Scotia where some of his children were born.
He then moved to the Machias area, but his son Paul remained in Nova Scotia.
There I am having trouble separating out the various John Crockers.
Dave Eldridge [posted 13 Oct 2007]
SAMUEL CATES' MISSING ACCOUNT BOOK
Does anyone know what has become of Samuel Cates' Pigskin Account Book which
was once at the Harrington, Maine, Library; and last seen in the possession
of a Mr. Frye?
Frank C. Morrone [posted 01 Oct 2007]
PORTSMOUTH, NH, CHURCH - REV. JABEZ FITCH
Does anyone know where can be found the marriage and baptismal records of
the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, North Church performed during the tenure
of Rev. Jabez Fitch as minister (1725-46)?
Frank C. Morrone [posted 25 Aug 2007]
RICHARDS / COLLAMORE
Seeking parents for Rizpah Richards b. abt. 1806, Bristol (Breman), Lincoln
Co., ME, d. 1876, Rockland, Knox Co., ME. She married Peter Collamore 25
Sep 1822. Peter is the son of Isaac Collamore of Scituate, Plymouth Co.,
MA and Betsey (Perry) Collamore of No. Haven, Hancock Co., ME.
Sue Butler [posted 4 Aug 2007]
PHILBRICK
Abigail Philbrick was born about 1801 and died 18 Jan 1840 in Hallowell,
Maine. I am looking for her parents. She m. Luther Packard on 22 Nov 1822.
He was the son of Caleb Packard and Lydia Ford. He was born 26 Jun 1799
in Readfield, Maine, and died 25 Jan 1868 in Augusta, Maine. They had 7
children, including John Hawkes Packard who was born 23 Apr 1826 in Hallowell,
Maine, and died 19 May 1891.
Carolyn Browne [posted 30 Apr 2007]
HUTCHINS
Would like to know the name of the parents of Enoch HUTCHINS, b. 1785, Phippsburg,
Maine, d. 1845 in Phippsburg. Some sources state the father as Joseph, b.
1763. Enoch m. Mary BLAISDELL and they had several children, two of whom
were William, b. 1816, and Levi B., b. 1821.
Cynthia D. Young, 153 Whippoorwill Road, Litchfield, ME 04350 [posted
6 Jan 2007]
HOLMES / WHIDDEN
I am trying to obtain an unofficial certificate of death for my 4th great
grandmother whose maiden name was Hannah HOLMES. This lady was a servant
to the wife of Lazarus NOBLE for sometime before 1750. Then as part of an
adventurous excursion she went to Swan Island, Maine, from Portsmouth, New
Hampshire. Along with ten others, was captured by Indians, taken to Canada,
and sold to a Frenchman. Came back to Swan Island, married her mistress's
younger brother, Timothy WHIDDEN in 1752. Had a family and when she became
a widow, moved to Fairfield and associated with Jonathon EMERY and known
as "the widow WHIDDEN." After Mr. EMERY's death, just before 1800, Hannah
is lost to me. Can anyone help? Thank you.
C. Kent Palmer [posted 6 Jan 2007]
MASON
I am looking for information on my great uncle Robert Faulkner MASON who
lived in the State of Maine. He was b. in Country Harbour, Nova Scotia,
on 23 Jul 1872. His parents were William Hodgson MASON and Emma Amy (HINES)
MASON. Robert went over to Maine about Mar 1916 and remained there until
the time of his death in 1943 or 1947? As far as we know he never married.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Ernest Cameron [posted 6 Jan 2007]
FOSTER
Looking for a death date for Marsden FOSTER, b. 30 Mar 1818, Aylesford,
Nova Scotia, bapt. 22 Mar 1822 in St. Mary's Anglican Church, Nova Scotia.
He m. 1) Mary FOSTER (a cousin); 2) Eleanor Middlemas GATES on 10 Nov 1873
in Aylesford, Nova Scotia; and 3) Sarah Wagner BOLCOM on 4 Apr 1890 in Aylesford,
Nova Scotia. Child by first wife - Hibbert FOSTER, b. 30 Apr 1864 in Aylesford,
Nova Scotia, d. 13 Oct 1909, Augusta, Maine, buried Rumford, Maine. Hibbert
m. Louisa Agnes CHAPMAN on 23 Jul 1891 in Gibson, New Brunswick (she b.
15 Sep 1871 in New Brunswick, d. 22 Feb 1926 in Rumford, Maine). Marsden
FOSTER died ?? at his only son's home in Marysville, New Brunswick. Thanks,
Glenn Foster, 13 Cape Woods Drive, Cape Elizabeth, Maine 04107 [posted
1 Jan 2007]
WARE
I’m looking for the ancestry of Lucinda R. WARE [possibly born 1821 Orrington,
Penobscot, Maine and died 1888 Orrington, Penobscot, Maine] who married
31 Jul 1840 Isaac EVERETT, born 27 Nov 1812 in Dedham, Massachusetts to
Joel EVERETT and Catherine SMITH. I want the ancestry of the WARE/WEARE
families Lucinda is from; I only know her father was Eben WARE, miller of
Orrington. I have the book “My Grandmother Carrie: Reflections on a Maine
Life” written by Helen CREELEY POWER, the granddaughter of Carolyn Elizabeth
EVERETT. The book was published privately and there are only a few copies
available. Helen CREELEY’s brother was Robert CREELEY, the well-known American
poet from Maine. The book has vignettes of Carrie’s life, in which the author
says Carrie used to take the ferry to visit her grandparents and that her
grandfather was Eben WARE, miller of Orrington, page 32. Eben had a grain
mill per page 41. Carolyn Elizabeth EVERETT, also known as Carrie or Sis,
was the daughter of Lucinda R. WARE (the miller’s daughter per the book,
page 29) and Isaac Everett. Carolyn (Carrie) EVERETT was born 4 Jul 1855
Hampden, Penobscot, Maine married Ira JULES 15 August 1872 in Bucksport,
Hancock, Maine; and died 29 Nov 1937 Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. I
have a collection of information on the ancestry and descendants of the
JULES/JULE family and am willing to share. The data that I’ve found by perusing
books available at the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
in Washington, D.C. is the following: E. WARE operated the first mills in
Orrington, Maine about 1806, page 507 from the book “Records of Orrington
Penobscot County, Maine Volume 5” Eben WARE died 15 Feb 1837 leaving wife
Matilda and four or more children born between 1825 and 1834, page 157.
Isaac Everett married Lucinda R. WARE in Hampden, ME 24 May 1840/31 July
1840, page 207. Both of these pieces of data were from “Vital Records of
Orrington Penobscot County, Maine prior to 1892”. This cannot be Carrie’s
grandfather as she wasn’t born until 1855; possibly this could be her great
grandfather. Matilda WARE [possibly Matilda ATWOOD who may have been married
to Eben WARE] and children living in Hampden, ME January 23, 1841, page
115 from the book “Miscellaneous Records of Orrington Penobscot County,
Maine 1798-1929 Volume 6” Isaac WARE of Unity married Rachael ATWOOD of
Hampden 21 September 1805 from “Vital Statistics – Hampden, Maine” by the
Maine Daughters of the American Revolution. Data found on the Internet,
SMITH
Can anyone identify which Samuel and Lucretia (SMITH) SMITH are my great-great-grandparents?
From my father's bible record, I have my SMITH forebears to my great-grandfather,
Nathaniel SMITH, b. 6 Jun 1798, d. 14 Aug 1875. Much of this is substantiated
in MGS #28, VR of Biddeford prior to 1856; p. 184 lists Nathaniel to be
the son of Samuel and Lucretia (SMITH) SMITH, m. 1791, p. 137. Same publication
lists three (3) Samuel SMITHS: (1) son of John and Rebeckah SMITH, b. 7
Jun 1750, p. 43 and 45; (2) son of Theophilus and Olive (LIBBY) SMITH bp
07 Oct 1759, p. 77; and (3) son of Daniel and Susanna (HALEY) SMITH, bp.
19 Jun 1766, p. 83. The first seems a bit old for a first marriage. Also,
same publication lists two (2) Lucretia SMITHs: (1) dau. of Jonathan and
Charity (HOOPER) SMITH, bp. 20 Jan 1760, p. 77; and (2) dau. of Samuel and
Susanna (HALEY) SMITH, bp. 15 Nov 1761, p. 79. My late brother had a Lucretia,
b. 1 Jan 1763, d. 6 Jun 1829, but I have not found her in my searches. The
Maine Families in 1790, Vol. 7, p. 482-3, lists the Lucretia born to Jonathan
and Charity SMITH as "poss" marrying the son of Theophilus and Olive SMITH.
P. 487-9 lists the Theophilus SMITH family and cites the possibility that
their Samuel married either Molly STAPLES OR Lucretia. Could Lucretia be
his 2nd marriage?
Freeland K. Smith, 2 Oak Ridge Road, Kennebunkport ME 04046-5126 [posted
1 Jan 2007]
PIDGEON / PIGEON
Looking for Maine connection origin of James T. PIDGEON (1799/1800 - 11
Jan 1875). Family lore has his ancestors departing Long Island (NY) in the
1700s for Nova Scotia. James T. is buried at Sag Harbor Long Island. His
wife Nancy A. (1809 -10 Apr 1882) is also buried at Sag Harbor. Unreferenced
and unacknowledged postings exist for "James T. PIDGEON born 1799 NB" and
"born 1800 near East Machias". These postings include seven children born
to James T. and Nancy A., in Maine, between 1829 and 1840. Their son Stephen
(1829/30-1910) married Deborah ANNIS CHASE (22 Nov 1835 - 1893). They are
buried in Sag Harbor. The CHASE and ANNIS names were carried forward by
their descendents. The 1910 census for Sag Harbor gives a probable grandson
James. T. PIDGEON born 1867.
Henry Benoit [posted 1 Jan 2007]
DAVIS / TRUEWORTHY
Seeking parents of John Davis and Mary Trueworthy of Scarborough and Biddeford,
Maine; they are the parents of John Davis, b. 19 Sep 1757, Scarborough,
Maine, d. 27 Sep 1829, Raymond, Maine. He m. 8 Apr 1779, Jane Stanford,
b. 22 Feb 1756, d. 31 Jul 1845, Raymond, Maine. Ref: Early Families of Raymond
Maine, 1998 (R. L. Taylor) p 32. Taylor lists on p 67, Henry Jackson, m.
int. 10 Sep 1780, Sarah Davis, b 1759, Biddeford, Maine, both of Raymond,
dau. of John Davis and Mary Trueworthy, she formally a widow.
Art Staples, 105 Heritage Way, Naples, FL 34110-1376 [posted 27 Dec
2006]
DOUGHTY / BROWN of Great Chebeague Island, Maine, 1814-1860
I am looking for a birth date and location for Lucretia Brown who married
Job Doughty ca. 1832 probably on the island. She was born ca. 1818 according
to the census. He was born 20 Jan 1814 in Cumberland according to his birth
record. Lucretia's mother's name could be Mary Brown. Any suggestions or
information appreciated.
Susan Szewcyzk [posted 27 Dec 2006]
DAVIS
Seeking the parents of James Davis of Sidney and Burnham, Maine, b.ca 1785,
m. in Sidney, Sarah Berry, 27 Jan. 1814, d. in Burnham, 2 Apr 1861. They
had a son, Elijah, b. in Sidney, 25 Oct 1814. Census says he was b. in Mass.
Hubert F. Cobb [posted 27 Dec 2006]
COY
Seeking information on Daniel Coy who d. in Readfield, Kennebec Co., Maine
on 5 Oct 1849, bur. in the Case Cemetery in Readfield. Believe he was b.
1767. He m. Aphia French (b. 1776 in New Hampshire) in Winthrop, Maine,
in 1789. They had children: Polly b. 1790; Mercy b. 1792; Daniel b. 1796;
Aphia b. 1799; Sally b. 1800; and Huldah b. 1809. Daniel was in Hallowell
at the 1790 census but was in Readfield for the 1800-1840 census. Aphia
is listed in the 1850 census in Readfield and in the 1860 census in Winthrop.
Would like birth and death dates and places of Aphia and birth date, birth
place and parents of Daniel. Any information would be appreciated.
Brenda Caldwell [posted 24 Nov 2006]
COLBY
Seeking documentation on the parents of John Colby (c1792-1866), husband
of Mehitable Clark, who lived in Richmond, Maine, and then Litchfield, Maine.
The History of Litchfield Maine originally published in 1895 states that
John's parents were William and Annie Colby of Wales, Maine, but I have
been unable to confirm that elsewhere. The Lisbon, Maine, vital records
indicated that a John Colby, born on 24 Jan 1792, was the son of James Colby
and his wife (Maria Wood). It is possible that this is the John Colby of
Richmond and Litchfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Glenn Nasman [posted 8 Oct 2006]
LEAVITT
Looking for info on any Leavitts living in the Blue Point section of Scarborough,
Maine, from 1729 to now. I have a lot of info already but would like to
fill in a few blanks.
Richard B. Leavitt [posted 17 June 2006]
EVANS
Seeking information on Benjamin Evans (b. 1743, Somersworth, New Hampshire;
d. 1844, Kennebunk, Maine). He was a Revolutionary War Pensioner, lived
in Oxhall (Lyman), Sanford and Kennebunk after arriving in Maine in the
1770s. He supposedly had a son Dudley (b. 1769, Somersworth, New Hampshire;
d. 1849, Limerick, Maine). I can not seem to find any proof of Dudley belonging
to Benjamin. Somersworth records were destroyed in a fire (probably the
main source of proof). Thank you very much.
Rebecca Vaillancourt [posted 07 May 2006]
WHITNEY / GOULD / PATTEE
Seeking documentation on the parents of Abigail Whitney, b. 1812, poss.
Jackson, Maine. Abigail then from Thorndike, Maine, m. Levi Gould, later
resided in Freedom and then Albion, Maine. The 1850 census shows Levi and
Abigail W. Gould living in Freedom next door to Levi's brother Aaron and
his wife Zoa (Whitney) Gould. Also, the 1850 census shows the Henry Whitney
family as a neighbor. I believe Zoa, Abigail and Henry are possible siblings
and possibly the children of Charles and Rachel Pattee Whitney. Looking
for proof. Charles Whitney appears in 1800 at Twenty-five Mile Pond and
1810 at Jackson and in 1820, Thorndike. Have not been able to document these
two generations.
Sue Patterson-Butler, 27 Sentinel Place, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Phone:
(949) 362-8533 [posted 05 Jan 2006]
GRANT
Need date of death for my 2nd-great-grandfather, James A. Grant, b. 06 Sep
1820 South Berwick, Maine (died after the 1880 census in Berwick, Maine)
and was m. to Joanna Spencer (b. abt. 1825) on 23 Oct 1847 Berwick Maine.
Needed also is Joanna's date of death she was not listed in the 1880 census
as James was listed as a widower. Also need date of death of two daughters:
(1) Velvena Grant (never married) b. Sep 1849 in New Hampshire and lived
in Berwick on Blackberry Hill Road (she was last in the 1920 census and
was in her late 70's' at that time; and (2) Camilla Grant (never married)
b. Jul 1851 and lived with Valvena for the 1900 and 1910 census in Berwick
on Blackberry Hill Road. She was not listed in the 1920 census. There were
four sons that I have no information about: (1) Alfred L. Grant, b. 1855;
(2) Edison Grant, b. abt 1857; (3) Oswald Grant, b. abt. 1858; and (4) Arthur
Grant who b. July 1858 and lived with his sisters on Blackberry Hill Road
for the 1900 census and not found in any other census. I do have information
about my great-grandfather, Elmer Ellsworth Grant.
Marsha Grant Ocain [posted 05 Jan 2006]
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