Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/40 Surname: Porter, Kimball ------------------------- Hi, I'm a descendant of David Porter and Huldah Kimball, whose daughter Huldah Kimball Porter married Moses Peary. You have a number of Denmark, Oxford county, Maine births in the Peary data you posted. Can you tell me if there are vital records for Demark, Maine for the period 1808-1860? Thank you, Justine
Who are Lemuel's parents? I have been unable to find them. I have checked all Cole birth entries in the Plymouth County, Massachusetts VR CD..... Hoping an Oxford County Cole connection might know the answer <g> Any information appreciated! Thanks, Mariana Lemuel* COLE died 8 March 1849 in Hartford, Oxford County, Maine. He married Elizabeth* DUNHAM 13 November 1788 in Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 97.), daughter of John* DUNHAM and Mary* THOMAS. She was born 25 December 1768 in Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 30.), and died 27 August 1850. Children of Lemuel* COLE and Elizabeth* DUNHAM are: i. Betsey LAZEL COLE, b. 22 April 1789, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 25.); m. Allen STURTEVANT. ii. John COLE, b. 1 June 1791, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 26.); d. 18 January 1812, Hartford, Oxford County, Maine. iii. Nancy COLE, b. 24 April 1793, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 27.); m. Thomas ALLEN (Source: Lapham, William B, and Silas P Maxim, History of Paris Maine, from settlement to 1800, (1884).); b. , Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine (Source: Lapham, William B, and Silas P Maxim, History of Paris Maine, from settlement to 1800, (1884).). iv. Sarah* (Sally) COLE, b. 29 March 1795, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 27.); d. 18 August 1875; m. Willard* LUCAS, 9 November 1816; b. 24 January 1790, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 42.); d. 19 October 1871, probably Hartford, Oxford County, Maine. v. Ebenezer COLE, b. 26 July 1800, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 25.); m. Betsey PARSONS. vi. Lemuel COLE, b. 4 January 1804, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 26.); d. 6 October 1877; m. Lydia LUCAS; b. 6 November 1803, Carver, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (Source: Carver VR, p 41.); d. 17 August 1886 Willard Lucas and Lydia Lucas are half-siblings, children of Isaac Shaw Lucas Mariana Bean Ruggles pnt@chesapeake.net http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~mariana/ http://www.pieces-n-time.com Listmanager Essex County, Massachusetts Mail List Listowner Essex-Roots Mail List Listmanager Grafton County, New Hampshire Mail List
I would like to invite you to visit my website called The POORHOUSE STORY (a clearinghouse for information about 19th century American poorhouses) at http://www.poorhousestory.com We have just posted on the MAINE page some wonderful material which was submitted Sylvia Sebelist (whose mom and dad both served as town "selectment" for the Town of Waterford, OXFORD County, Maine. She was kind enough to scan and share with us pages from their 1892 Annual Town Report (which reported on expenses for the poor during 1891). We have been able to use this in a presentation (which we hope folks will find very helpful) about how genealogical researchers can use such reports to locate information about people who were residing on the Town Farm -- a form of poorhouse. (If you happen to have recently visited the site, you may need to click REFRESH on your browser to see the new material.) If you are new to the site, DIRECTIONS: When you get to the homepage (link above)click on POORHOUSES BY STATE, then click on OTHER STATES, then click on MAINE on the table of states. After you are finished with the state page, there are other pages (which also link off the homepage) which you might find helpful to understand more about the history of poorhouses. They include: the HISTORY page and the LETTER TO GENEALOGISTS. The only way this site will grow is to have more readers like Sylvia (or you!) submit information or suggestions! Hope you enjoy the site! Linda Crannell (aka=The Poorhouse Lady)
We are trying to locate the birthplace and/or parents of Wm. H. Perkins. Sometime during the 1830's he married "Jane" who is buried in Porter. They are listed as residents of Porter in the 1840 census. When she died, he married Amy Sayward In Parsonsfield In October 1842. William and Amy eventually moved to Readsfield, ME where they are both buried. Their son, Ancil B., is our ggrandfather. We found their Readfield grave sites in l995 but this is where we are stuck. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/39 Surname: ------------------------- I live in Conway, NH about 15 miles from Denmark, Me. My family comes from Brownfield, Me which is 5 miles from Denmark, Me. I have collected information from all the historical societies, libraries, cemeteries, and Town Reports in the area. I have also received information from other families in the area doing research in their family lines. My uncle married a Peare and I have a cousin whose mother was a Perry from Fryeburg, Me. I have a database of 97,000 individuals from this area back to the Mayflower.
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/38 Surname: Peare, Peary ------------------------- I don't know if you received my last message. I was having difficulty with my computer. You sent me two Peary/Peare decendancy outlines and I found them both most interesting. I continue to try to find links that may connect these Oxford County families. Could you please let me know your sources, or who I could contact? We may have a common interest. Each bit of info brings me closer. I will send you the Peary chart I spoke of. Please forgive me, I need someone to help me send the copy online. My helper has not been available but will be. My computer savy is limited.
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/37 Surname: Peary, Peare, Beacham, Nutter ------------------------- Let me know if this ties in with the other Peary's that I sent you. I would like a copy of the family chart you mentioned. FIRST GENERATION 1. STEPHEN PEARE died about 1862. He was married to MARTHA BEACHAM (daughter of RICHARD BEACHAM and JOANNA WALDEIGH) about 1798. MARTHA BEACHAM was born about 18 Apr 1771 in LONDON, ENGLAND. STEPHEN PEARE and MARTHA BEACHAM had the following children: +2 i. JAMES R. PEARY. SECOND GENERATION 2. JAMES R. PEARY was born about 2 Apr 1801 in PARSONSFIELD, ME. He died about 31 May 1862. He resided in DENMARK, ME. He was married to ALMIRA NUTTER (daughter of CHARLES NUTTER and OLIVE TAYLOR) about 3 Oct 1823. ALMIRA NUTTER was born about 15 Feb 1808 in PORTER, ME. She died about 5 Aug 1889. JAMES R. PEARY and ALMIRA NUTTER had the following children: 3 i. SARAH PEARY. 4 ii. JAMES PEARY was born about 7 Mar 1827 in MAINE. He died about 20 Jun 1896. 5 iii. CHARLES NUTTER PEARY was born about 1829 in MAINE. He died about 28 Jan 1829 in CRESSON, PA. 6 iv. OLIVE J. PEARY was born about 1832 in MAINE. 7 v. EBENEZER PEARY was born about 1833 in MAINE. +8 vi. GEORGE S. PERRY. 9 vii. AMANDA PEARY was born about 1837 in MAINE. 10 viii. ALMIRA F. PEARY was born about 1843 in MAINE. 11 ix. HENRY F. PEARY was born about 1849. 12 x. MARY ELLA PEARY was born about 1852 in MAINE. THIRD GENERATION 8. GEORGE S. PERRY was born about 26 Dec 1833 in MAINE. He died. He was buried in GRINNELL, IA - HAZELWOOD CEMETERY. He was married to MARY ANN HALE (daughter of JOSEPH W. HALE and SUSAN EMERSON) on 21 Sep 1857. MARY ANN HALE was born on 14 Apr 1831 in CONWAY, NH. GEORGE S. PERRY and MARY ANN HALE had the following children: +13 i. MYRA SUSAN PERRY. +14 ii. FANNY CORA PERRY. +15 iii. CHARLES ELMER PERRY. +16 iv. MAUDE MARY PERRY. 17 v. LYDIA H. PERRY was born about Jul 1881 in COLORADO. FOURTH GENERATION 13. MYRA SUSAN PERRY was born on 22 May 1859 in CONWAY, NH. She was married to AUSTIN P. PIERCE on 14 Apr 1884 in GRINNELL, IA. MYRA SUSAN PERRY and AUSTIN P. PIERCE had the following children: 18 i. LUCIUS GEORGE PIERCE was born on 21 Feb 1885 in GRINNELL, IA. 19 ii. AUSTIN P. PIERCE was born on 6 Jul 1886 in ARMOUR, S. DAKOTA. 20 iii. THERON LEROY PIERCE was born on 6 Dec 1887 in GRINNELL, IA. 21 iv. MARY ESTHER PIERCE was born on 16 May 1890 in GRINNELL, IA. 22 v. MYRA PIERCE was born on 20 Nov 1900 in GRINNELL, IA. 14. FANNY CORA PERRY was born on 27 Oct 1860 in CONWAY, NH. She was married to JAMES D. HUMBERT on 26 Aug 1886. JAMES D. HUMBERT was born about 1856 in DECATOR, IL. He resided in DES MOINES, IA. FANNY CORA PERRY and JAMES D. HUMBERT had the following children: 23 i. MAUDE LOUISE HUMBERT was born on 26 Aug 1887. 24 ii. HARRIET RAY HUMBERT was born on 13 May 1889. She died on 13 Apr 1894. 25 iii. KATHERINE HUMBERT was born on 29 Jul 1891. She died on 9 Apr 1894. 26 iv. MARY RUTH HUMBERT was born on 11 Aug 1894. She died on 18 Jul 1895. 27 v. RICHARD SPENCER HUMBERT was born on 9 Sep 1896. He died on 30 Jun 1899. 15. CHARLES ELMER PERRY was born on 9 Apr 1864 in BEAVER, PA. He died about 12 Oct 1937 in RENO, NV. He was married to JEAN (JENNIE) THERESA HALLY (daughter of JAMES MAURICE HALLY and SUSAN ELIZABETH CUMMINGS) about 17 May 1895 in VICTOR, CO. JEAN (JENNIE) THERESA HALLY was born about 9 Nov 1878 in INDIANA. She died about 30 Jul 1964 in LOS ANGELES, CA. She resided in VICTOR, CO. CHARLES ELMER PERRY and JEAN (JENNIE) THERESA HALLY had the following children: +28 i. ELLA MARY PERRY. 29 ii. GEORGE ROBERT PERRY was born about 21 Oct 1899 in VICTOR, CO. He died about 18 Apr 1907. 30 iii. GLADYS JEAN PERRY was born about 19 Jan 1902 in COLORADO. She died about 18 Aug 1918 in TONAPAH, NV. 31 iv. CHARLES HALE PERRY was born about May 1907 in COLORADO. He died about 29 Aug 1914 in TONAPAH, NV. +32 v. MARY SUSAN PERRY. 33 vi. UN-NAMED PERRY was born about 1 Aug 1914 in TONAPAH, NV. She died about 1 Aug 1914 in TONAPAH, NV. +34 vii. JEAN MAE PERRY. 16. MAUDE MARY PERRY was born on 16 Jul 1868 in OSCEOLA MILLS, PA. She was married to JAMES D. HUMBERT about 15 Jun 1910 in DES MOINES, IA. JAMES D. HUMBERT was born about 1856 in DECATOR, IL. He resided in DES MOINES, IA. FIFTH GENERATION 28. ELLA MARY PERRY was born on 16 Sep 1896 in VICTOR, CO. She died about Jan 1971 in LOS ANGELES, CA. She was married to HARRY E. SIEGMANN in RENO, NV. HARRY E. SIEGMANN was born about 5 Dec 1896 in NEW YORK, NY. He died about 11 Sep 1991 in RENO, NV. ELLA MARY PERRY and HARRY E. SIEGMANN had the following children: 35 i. JEANNE ELIZABETH SIEGMANN was born about 10 Oct 1926 in LONG BEACH, CA. She died about 29 Nov 1987 in SAN DIEGO, CA. 32. MARY SUSAN PERRY was born about 2 Dec 1908 in DENVER, CO. She died about 1 Feb 1998 in SAN DIEGO, CA. She was married to CLARK KENNETH HOLLAND about 13 Nov 1937 in YUMA, AZ. She was divorced from CLARK KENNETH HOLLAND about 21 Feb 1951 in RENO, NV. CLARK KENNETH HOLLAND died about Dec 1959. MARY SUSAN PERRY and CLARK KENNETH HOLLAND had the following children: +36 i. ROBERT CLARK HOLLAND. She was married to ROBERT HUGH MCKRAY about 17 May 1960 in LAS VEGAS, NV. ROBERT HUGH MCKRAY was born about 23 Oct 1919 in ABERDEEN, SD. He died about 12 Sep 1984 in SAN DIEGO, CA. He was buried in SAN DIEGO, CA - EL CAMINO MORTUARY. 34. JEAN MAE PERRY was born about 11 Mar 1917 in TONAPAH, NV. She was married to CHARLES EDWARD CHAPMAN (son of THOMAS LEO CHAPMAN and TERESE HARRINGTON) about 19 Sep 1942 in FORT WAYNE, IN. CHARLES EDWARD CHAPMAN was born about 16 Jun 1915 in GOLDFIELD, CO. He died about 29 Nov 1972 in SAN DIEGO, CA. JEAN MAE PERRY and CHARLES EDWARD CHAPMAN had the following children: +37 i. THOMAS LEO CHAPMAN. 38 ii. WILLIAM ROBERT CHAPMAN was born about 16 Apr 1945 in FORT WAYNE, IN. +39 iii. THERESA ANN CHAPMAN. +40 iv. KATHRYN MARY CHAPMAN. +41 v. CHARLES EDWARD CHAPMAN JR..
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/34 Surname: PEARY, PEARE, BOSTON ------------------------- Correction! I referred to James R. and Almira (Nutter) Peary as the explorer's parents. Wrong. Should have read 'grand parents and Stephen and Martha Peare as ggrandparents. Sorry!
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/33 Surname: PEARE, PEARY ------------------------- Thank you for your response to my query re: James R. Peary. My research of this surname in Maine and New Hampshire convinces me that somehow all these people are linked. There were so many people with this surname and spelling in Oxford and York counties that there has to be a connection and there was probably more than one James R. Peary I have been researching a James R. Peary who is named as son of Stephen Peare in the biography "PEARY The Explorer and the Man" by John Edward Weems. Within the book includes a genealogy chart of the explorer nameing James R. and Almira (Nutter) as his parents. The 1850 census, Oxford county, (Wexford, Sweden, Denmark), and Androsgrogin county, (Lewiston) 1860 census, Maine and a will written by James R. Peary (dated 1862 Vol 3, pp. 28, 29 30) Lewiston, Maine confirm that James R. and Almira are husband and wife. His will mentions his children living at the time and grandson, Robert. The above have been among some of my sources. My hope is to find siblings of James R. Peay and ancestors prior to Stephen Peare. This same genealogy chart notes that Stephen Peare and Martha Beacham are the grand parents. Martha was from Ossipee, NH and a Stephen Peare paid taxes in that town from about 1806 to 1815 (Early Ossipee Town Records)and that Richard Beacham, (Martha's father)in his will leaves a sum of money to his daughter Martha "Patty".Peare. Our info does differ, yet I believe we are both correct and on the right track. For me, the link is still missing, and again, many thanks. Jean
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Me/Oxford/32 Surname: Peary - Boston ------------------------- Oxford County Maine 1. JOSEPH PEARY was born about 1735 in WATERBORO, ME. JOSEPH PEARY had the following children: +2 i. STEPHEN PEARY. SECOND GENERATION 2. STEPHEN PEARY was born about 14 Nov 1759 in BERWICK, ME. He resided before 1790 in SANFORD, ME. He resided about 1790 in DENMARK, ME. He died about 1839 in DENMARK, ME. He was buried in DENMARK, ME - STEPHEN PEARY CEMETERY. They became parents of eleven children. Stephen is referred to as "deacon" and "reverend". He was a man of many interests- a soldier at an early age, a farmer, a sheep-man with his own mark registered in the town records as " a right ear croft and a hole through the same", a builder, a musician, a religious man and a patriot. At the age of 53, Stephen and his oldest son, Moses Peary, enlisted in the War of 1812: Stephen as a musician and Moses as a Corporal. He was married to RHODA BOSTON (daughter of THOMAS BOSTON and ANN HIGGINS) about 12 Feb 1783. STEPHEN PEARY and RHODA BOSTON had the following children: +3 i. MOSES PEARY. +4 ii. LOVE PEARY. +5 iii. STEPHEN PEARY. 6 iv. ANNAH PEARY was born about 8 Mar 1794 in DENMARK, ME. 7 v. JAMES R. PEARY was born about 19 Apr 1799 in DENMARK, ME. He remained in Denmark, Maine until 1863-64 when he moved his family to the Aroostock County and settled in Castle Hill, Mappleton, Pernham and Washburn. 8 vi. JOHN PEARY was born about 19 Apr 1804. 9 vii. THOMAS PEARY was born about 21 Apr 1808. THIRD GENERATION 3. MOSES PEARY was born about 7 Jun 1788 in SANFORD, ME. He died about 1878. He was married to HULDAH KIMBALL PORTER. MOSES PEARY and HULDAH KIMBALL PORTER had the following children: +10 i. STEPHEN PEARY. +11 ii. RHODA PEARY. +12 iii. HULDAH PEARY. 13 iv. MOSES PEARY was born about 9 Oct 1817 in DENMARK, ME. He went to Tennessee. +14 v. SAMUEL AUGUSTUS PEARY. +15 vi. BETSEY PEARY. +16 vii. DAVID PEARY. 17 viii. JOHN C. PEARY was born about 24 Jul 1824 in DENMARK, ME. +18 ix. ASA KIMBALL PEARY. 19 x. CHARLES A. PEARY was born about 20 Oct 1828 in DENMARK, ME. He went to Pennsylvania. 20 xi. ALVIAN PEARY was born about 16 Dec 1830 in DENMARK, ME. He went to Pennsylvania. 4. LOVE PEARY was born about 28 Feb 1790 in SANFORD, ME. She was married to THOMAS HOBBS. 5. STEPHEN PEARY was born about 5 Jan 1792 in DENMARK, ME. He was married to EUNICE INGALLS. FOURTH GENERATION 10. STEPHEN PEARY was born about 15 Jun 1813 in DENMARK, ME. He died about 3 Jun 1899. He was married to SUSAN ROWE (daughter of EBENEZER ROWE and BETSEY ALLEN) about 5 Dec 1842. SUSAN ROWE resided in PHILLIPS, ME. STEPHEN PEARY and SUSAN ROWE had the following children: 21 i. JAMES PEARY was born about 25 Dec 1843 in PHILLIPS, ME. He died about 17 Aug 1864. He served in the military in the CIVIL WAR. +22 ii. MARY B. PEARY. +23 iii. RHODA A. PEARY. +24 iv. ELMAN A. STEPHEN PEARY. +25 v. EDWIN A. PEARY. +26 vi. LUCIAN PEARY. 11. RHODA PEARY was born about 15 Nov 1814 in DENMARK, ME. She died about 10 Jun 1905. She was married to WILLIAM HOER. 12. HULDAH PEARY was born about 11 Mar 1816 in DENMARK, ME. She was married to JOHN ABBOTT. 14. SAMUEL AUGUSTUS PEARY was born about 13 May 1819 in DENMARK, ME. He died about 12 Jan 1890. He was married to ABIGAIL HEATH. SAMUEL AUGUSTUS PEARY and ABIGAIL HEATH had the following children: +27 i. EMMA S. PEARY. 28 ii. STEPHEN PEARY was born about 25 Mar 1841. 29 iii. BETSYANN PEARY was born about 14 Apr 1843. 30 iv. EZRA H. PEARY was born about 19 Mar 1845. He died about 1862 in the CIVIL WAR. +31 v. BELLE PEARY. 32 vi. ASA H. PEARY was born about 14 Apr 1849. +33 vii. ELDUSTY PEARY. +34 viii. SAMUEL A. PEARY. +35 ix. ABBIE E. PEARY. +36 x. LILLA ADA PEARY. 15. BETSEY PEARY was born about 28 Dec 1820 in DENMARK, ME. She died about 13 Dec 1905. She was married to DAVID ABBOTT. 16. DAVID PEARY was born about 4 Sep 1822 in DENMARK, ME. He was married to DEBORAH TOOTHAKER. 18. ASA KIMBALL PEARY was born about 1826 in DENMARK, ME. He died about 1898. He was married to MARY ELLIS.
Marianne: Although I can't say specifically about Menotomy Cemetery, I recall that some graves (including those of Gen'l Joseph Frye, his wife Mehitable (Poor), and perhaps others) were moved from a cemetery up route 5 close to the site of the Frye Homestead to the "new" cemetery on Route 302. For Frye, and Fryeburg research generally, I suggest you contact Diane Jones, curator of the Fryeburg Historical Society: museum@landmarknet.net or by mail to the FHS at 96 Main Street, Fryeburg, ME, 04037; phone 207-935-4192. Regards, - Stan
Marianne: Menotomy is the name of the section of Fryeburg which lies along the Saco River upland between Route 302 and Route 5. It includes Mt. Tom, which can be found on most maps. The old road which connects Routes 302 and 5 and runs roughly parallel to the Saco (if anything can be said to run parallel to that river) is known as the Menotomy Road. Hope this helps, Larry Glatz Harrison, Maine
Could someone tell me where "Menotomy" is located? Seems there was a settlement by that name and there is a cemetery by that name within the town of Fryeburg. I tried finding it using http://www.topozone.com http://mapping.usgs.gov/www/gnis/gnisform.html ....neither finds it. I am working on a Frye line and found several buried in Menotomy Cemetery. Thanks! Mariana Mariana Bean Ruggles pnt@chesapeake.net http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~mariana/ http://www.pieces-n-time.com Listmanager Essex County, Massachusetts Mail List Listowner Essex-Roots Mail List Listmanager Grafton County, New Hampshire Mail List
Looking for C W Willey of Bethel, Oxford, Maine. He married Catherine Hancock Pratt in 1909.
Hi Listers, Otisfield GenWeb at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mecotisf/ has been updated as follows. East Otisfield Cemetery transcription & images 2000 Deaths Other Oxford County Cemeteries - off site link As usual if you find something broken, let me know. Marilyn Strout Otisfield GenWeb Volunteer
RE: JEWETT and ADAMS Families, Norway (or Oxford Co.), Maine. (1800s) RE: Jewett & Adams Cigar Factory, Norway, ME (at least by 1880s) My great-grandparents, John Mullen JEWETT and Mary Anna (Blake) JEWETT worked in Norway, ME in 1880 in a cigar factory (U.S. Census). Two of their 5 children (Robert and Harold Blake Jewett) were born there in the 1880s (Birth Certificates), and the family lived there at from at least 1880 (Census), until 1891/2 (3rd child was born in Boston in 1892, birth records). After working in the cigar factory, John Mullen Jewett was later described as on of 3 men who "dealed in fish" (Hist. of Norway, ME). My JEWETT and BLAKE families were from Byfield (and Boston), Mass. Her parents were Frederick W. BLAKE and Caroline Louise ADAMS, of Byfield, Mass, and ADAMS grandparents were were Stephen ADAMS and Mary Anna (LONGFELLOW) ADAMS of Byfield, Essex Co., Mass. Other family names are: WORCESTER, DOLE in Essex Co. The History of Norway, ME describes a cigar factory "Jewett & Adams Cigar Factory" as one of the buildings burned in the 1880s in the downtown area. Since the JEWETT and ADAMS names are my family names, I'm speculating that the Jewett and Adams families of Norway, Oxford Co., Maine, were the ones who started this cigar factory. I'm also speculating that members of the Jewett and Adams families sponsored their younger relatives to come to Norway to work in the factory. (And of course, we all know about assumptions ....... so I'm open to discussion, correction and re-direction!) Specifically, I would be interested in: 1. Connecting with folks who have JEWETT and ADAMS families in Norway, ME (1800s). (Or Oxford Co, ME.) Is there anyone on this list who has JEWETT or ADAMS families in this area and in this time period? 2. Any information on the Jewett & Adams Cigar Factory in Norway, Maine or the people who started it? Was tobacco grown in the area? Thank you, in advance! Look forward to communicating! Marilyn Arnold
Here is the rest of what I could glean from my clipping of the Norway Oxford County Advertiser from Nov. 1, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Edwards were called to Upton last Friday to attend the funeral of their brother, Arthur V. Strickland, who died very suddenly of valvular heart disease. The funeral was held at the church, Saturday, Rev. Mr. Gleason of Bethel officiating. Many neighbors and friends were present and the Grange of which he was a member and officer performed their burial service. BETHEL
You might have seen on this list the other day that Sylvia Sebelist has posted a copy of a clipping I sent her from the 1 Nov 1907 editon of the Norway Oxford County Advertiser. On the reverse of this article were various small items which I thought might be of interest to someone and so I'm sending some along here. Brownfield: Dr. Tarr's Farewell Sermon. Rev. Dr. James J. G. Tarr, pastor of the First Congregational church, will preach his last sermon as pastor of this church next Sunday, and is to preach at his new field in Massachusetts the Sunday following. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Sands of Boston are visiting relatives here. Dr. and Mrs. H. F. Fitch attended Ponona Grange at Sebago Thursday. "The Birches," Mrs. S. A. Breslen's summer home, is closed for the winter. Irvin Linscott and Elmer Whitney are painting "Maple Ridge," the residence of Eli B. Beau. Myrtle L. Harmon and Sara C. Leavitt have recently returned from Poland Springs, where they have been working this summer. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie C. Hill and little son, Arnold, of Conway Center, N.H., are spending their vacation with relatives and friends in town. Rev. Mr. Boyd, pastor of the Congregational churches of Hiram and Denmark, exchanged with Dr. Tarr and preached here Sunday, Oct. 20th Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Young commenced their dancing school Saturday, with a good attendance. They also have classes in Fryeburg and Kezar Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blake and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hodsden have returned from Portland, where they attended the Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembley, I.O.O.F. of Maine. CARD OF THANKS To the several orders and many friends, who by sympathizing words, helpful hands and the gifts of beautiful flowers, did so much to assist us in our late affliction, we wish publicly to express our sincere thanks and appreciation. Henrietta Farris Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Eaton Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Andrews Dr. and Mrs. H.R. Farris Mr. and Mrs. J.D.S. Farris OXFORD - The Death of a Babe The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Denning were saddened to learn of the death of their baby boy, Stillman, which occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 16, of eczema, aged 15 months. Rev. Mr. Newport conducted the funeral services Friday afternoon at their residence on High street. Many floral offerings were sent: Pillow - family Bouquet, pinks and roses - Mrs. Anna Edwards and Ivan Edwards Bouquet, pink and white pinks - Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Edwards Bouquet red, white and pink pinks - Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Edwards Basket of roses and pinks - Mr. and Mrs. Bisbee, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Verbenas - Doris Andrews White pinks - Mrs. E. Stone, Ida and Lula Stone Wreath of roses - Ladies circle of the Congregational church Pansies and phlox - Mrs. Hazen Candytuft - Mrs. Martin Phlox - Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar Flowers - Mr. and Mrs. Tracy More to come late. Janet
Posted on: Oxford Co. Me Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Me/OxfordBios/3 Surname: HARRIMAN, JOHNSON, McINTIRE, MERRILL, SAWIN, TOWNE, TRAFTON, WASHBURN ------------------------- Posted by :sawseb@aol.com- there were few tears in article few words missing. (Janet descends from Charles Henry McIntire) >From the Norway, Oxford County Advertiser 1 Nov 1907 Married Fifty Years Mr and Mrs Justin E. McIntire Comparatively few couples have the pleasure of passing the fiftieth milestone on their marriage journey. This blessing has been accorded to Mr. and Mrs. Justin E. McIntire of Waterford. Last Thursday was the day and in the fullness of their joy they sent invitation s to their relatives and friends to share the day with them. The reception was from 10 oclock a.m. to 4 p.m. A large number crowed the spacious farmhouse to its utmost. After a drive through the woody road one comes out to the clearing and looking upon the hillside sees the McIntire farms and farmhouses spread out like a picture. The McIntire families live there by themselves, yet should one climb the hill to the farmhouses the homes of a good many neighbors could be seen and much of the surrounding country, - the highly cultivated fields of their own farms (for the McIntire are good farmers) and the diversified scenery of mountains, hills, lakes, villages and woodlands. Mr. McIntire lives in this beautiful, restful corner of the world surrounded by his children and grandchildren and their families, a truly local way for a family to live. Mr. McIntire is a retired lumberman and cattledealer. He was born in North Reading, Mass., July 22, 1837, the son of Richard G. and Fannie (Cross) McIntire. His grandfather, Hezekiah McIntire, moved to Norway from North Reading, settled on a farm and lived there the rest of his life. His father, Richard G. McIntire, was a shoemaker by trade. He lived a few years in Norway, but returned to his native town in Massachusetts. Justin McIntire had one brother and two sisters. His sister, Mrs. Martha Washburn of Boston, is the only one besides himself living. Mr McIntire practically began to support himself at the age of seven years. For three years he worked on the farms in Norway, then he learned the shoemakers trade that he followed for a few years. On Oct. 24, 1857, he was married to Amanda Johnson, who was born in Norway, Sept. 17, 1834, the daughter of Ira and Mary (Towne) Johnson. They have two children, Leslie E. who was born Sept. 5, 1858, and married Edith R. Sawin. They live in a neat set of buildings just below Mr. McIntires. Their son, Clayton McIntire, is married and lives there. The younger son, Bertrand G., was born Oct. 27, 1866. He married Alice Sawin and resides with his parents. The sons married sisters. Each family has children. Messrs. Leslie E. and Bertrand G. McIntire are well known cattle buyers and carry on a large and successful business. This business takes them much away from home and in various parts of the country. The McIntire men have been prominent in town affairs and Bertrand was recently sheriff of Oxford county. After Justin McIntires marriage he settled upon a farm in the neighborhood of his present homestead. Later he went into the meat business, opening a shop at Harrison and running a cart upon the road. He then bought his present farm. After a while he began buying and shipping cattle to Brighton, Mass., and for five or six years was in partnership with Newell A. Trafton of Norway. Then the firm of McIntire, Trafton &Co. began to deal in (unreadable) Mills, a business that proved very profitable, and after remaining at the head of the firm ten years he withdrew from active business pursuits. The years of active life have dealt lightly with Mr. and Mrs. McIntire and at their fiftieth marriage anniversary we could not but notice that they looked scarcely older than many present of a younger generation. They both have the happy gift of adapting themselves to their surroundings, and with all deference to; the ladies present, few looked handsomer than the bride of fifty years, or were more becomingly dressed. Mr. and Mrs. McIntire, their sons, daughters and grandchildren gave all a hearty welcome and made each one feel that they were the favored guest. A bountiful lunch, that would pass for a banquet, was served of cold meats, pastry, cake, coffee, fruit and other good things. The men were not forgotten with cigars. A short literary entertainment was given. Prof. A. E. Morse gave a number of his readings. Many of these were in a funny vein and the frequent laughter and applause showed that his efforts were appreciated. The following poems were read: To Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McIntire. WRITTEN BY SISTER HATTIE MERRILL Fifty years have rolled away, Fifty years have passed and flown, And the dark hair turned to gray, And the shadows longer grown. We have toiled along the way, Garnered sheaves of golden grains, Taken bitter with the sweet Which on memorys page remains. We are sailing down lifes stream, With our joys and keenest mirth, Mixed and mingled in between With the sad things of the earth. Yet our cup is running oer With the bliss of friends and home; And we celebrate to-day Joys and pleasures as they come. Children two have blest our home, Striving ever with their zeal For our welfare and all good Which the human heart can feel. Kindly hands with love have wrought That our pleasures might be mete; And our heartfelt thanks we give That our purpose be complete. In this glowing radiant light Tinted leaves and hunters moon, Echoes of the old-time songs Come like welcome flowers of June. We will sing them oer and oeer, Ever with a glad refrain; They will waken golden chords That in silence long have lain; Chords which keep the old heart young, And which speak of peace to come, Bringing happiness and light To the realms of home, sweet home. Let us now before we part And our devious way we seek, Unto each our thanks extend, And a benediction speak. This poem was read by Mrs. H. B. Doughty The Golden Wedding. WRITTEN BY MRS. IRA HARRIMAN. Tis fifty years of light and shade, Since the promises were made By our worthy friend and wife Which made the twain partners for life; Then joining hands with courage true, Doing with might what their hands found to do, They through these fifty varied years Have brought success and vanquished fears. So in Lifes golden sunset time, We hear and heed the wedding chime, Which calls us to the home they grace To see again each smiling face. And grasp the friendly hands once more; With welcome warm as oft before, While we congratulations bring And hearts with gratitude do sing. Now with their noble sons and wives Helping each the others lives; They cherish the good, the bright and true, And kindly greet friends, old and new, This Golden Wedding day doth show How friends with love their gifts bestow; So pure and tried like brightest gold May our friendships ever hold Young man and maid, the children dear, Grandparents love their voices to hear; So many blessings here outpoured >From Heavens bounties, richly stored; May they continue yet to be Blessed with good health and spirits free, So that their loved ones oft may come, And see them in this pleasant home. The presents were well selected and beautiful, some of them from friends away who could not attend. Couch L. E. and B. G. McIntire and wives Gold lined silver service Mr. and Mrs. Will Robbins, Shelton , Conn., Mrs. G. Woods, Derby, Conn., Fred S. Sanford, Shelton, Conn. Parlour clock Arthur C. Everett Cuff links Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Crowell Chocolate pitcher Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Rigg Glass pitcher and cigars Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sawin Cut glass dish Mrs. Hattie Merrill Glass bowl and pitcher Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Doughty Tea kettle Mrs. S. A. Cole Two five dollar gold pieces Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Brooks Cut glass dish Mrs. Charles I Knight and Mrs. Hattie F. Trafton Gold lined sugar shell and butter knife Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Baldwin Gold lined meat fork Mrs. Geo. G. Wood Gold lined berry spoon Mr. and Mrs. J. Bethell Gilt edge olive and bonbon dishes Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Flint Linen towels Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sawin Linen towels Mr. and Mrs. Geo. M. Stevens Linen towels Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sawin Yarn Mrs. Lydia Sawin Silver tea spoon Mr. and Mrs. William French and family Gold lined berry spoon Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Frost Gold piece Mr. and Mrs. Ira Harriman and Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Harriman Gold pieces C. H. McIntire Gold lined cream ladle Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Hutchins [note: there is a piece missing in the middle of the column and a tear so some of the following is unreadable] Gold mounted ..- Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Weston Gold spoon Mr. [and Mrs?] C. H. Pride Gold piece and .table spoons Mrs. Maria Washburn Gold lined nut .. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Brownell and Mrs. ..ott Rug Mr. and Mrs. Clayton McIntire and Lulu McIntire Three link .. pin and gold necklace Mrs. Kate Williams [?] Money Mrs. E. Herbert Holt Linen towels Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Grover Mr. and Mrs. McIntire received congratulations [a couple lines torn here] Mr. and Mrs. McIntire were married in Shelburne, N.H. by Rev. G. H. Pinkham, a Baptist minister. They have five grandchildren, Clayton S. and Lulie G., children of Leslie; and Carrol L.,Glenn R. and Kathleen, children of Bertrand. Those present at fiftieth anniversary: Clem Riggs and wife, North Bridgton C. H. Pride and wife, East Waterford Marjorie Pride, H. L. Hutchins, North Fryeburg Anne Hutchins, Mrs. J. A. Grover, Waterford J. A. Hammond and wife, Bethel Mrs. Lydia Sawin, Albany Henry Sawin and wife, North Waterford G. C. Brownell and wife, J. A. Johnson and wife, Waterford Mrs. Winfield Johnson, Ipswich, Mass. Cleon Johnson, Wm. French, North Norway Augusta French, Oscar Cox and wife, C. A. Frost and wife, F. W. Sanborn and wife, Norway Herbert Holt, North Norway Mrs. E. J. Holt, Harlan Flint and wife, Norway Jonathan Bartlett and wife, Stoneham Ira Harriman and wife, Norway Geo. M. Stevens and wife, East Waterford H. L. Brooks and wife, Falmouth A.W. Weston and wife, Bolsters Mills T. H. Sawin and wife, Norway Mrs. M. D. Washburn, Boston Mrs. S. A. Cole, Waterford Mrs. H. J. Merrill, North Norway Mrs. H. B. Doughty, L. E. McIntire and wife, East Waterford C. L. McIntire and wife, Lulu McIntire, Mrs. Myrtle Young, E. Pinkham, Bolsters Mills B. G. McIntire and wife, East Waterford Carroll L. McIntire, Glenn R. McIntire, Kathleen McIntire, A. Morse, South Paris
Records of Hezekiah,Jr. are missing betwee 1848 and 6 April 1853 when there is a Somersworth, N.H. record of marriage of Hezekiah McIntire to Matildox FURNALD, (sic) of Dover,NH. Then 21 Jan 1857 there is another marriage record in the adjoining town of Rochester between Hezekiah McIntire and Lydia NICHOLSON(NICHOLS on the marriage record), probably the former wife of George N. NICHOLSON. They were parents of a daughter Ella F., in 1857. Through deeds of record in Strafford Co Registry of Deeds it is evidentthat Hezekiah & Lydia remained in Rochester until 1866. During that time Frederick F. McIntire, age 26,"son of Hezekiah McIntire," married Elizabeth L. NICHOLSON, age 22, daughter of George N. NICHOLSON. In 1860 US Census Hezekiah & Lydia both gave their ages as 43. The couple then moved to Stow ME, a town not far from Waterford. Oxford Co deeds recorded in Fryeburg,ME show several real estate tramsactions between 1866-68 for Hezekiah& Lydia. By 1870 , however, Hezekiah returned to Rochester where he is enumerated in the 1870 U.S. Census age 55, shoemaker, born Mass, with Mary McIntire, age 54, born NH. No record of marriage to this Mary has been found nor has any Divorce record been located as well for any of Hezekiah's marriages. Straffor Co., NH Probate records indicate Hezekiah McIntire of Rochester died 1 Jan 1872. The inventory of his estate includes his shoemaker's tools and supplies. His estate valued at $90.50 was administered by Joseph H. Worcester. a local attorney, there being"no widow or next of kin in this state." No burial record for Mrs. Hezekiah McIntire Jr. or any of his family has been located in Rochester NH. Children of Hezekiah and Mary(COFFIN) MCINTIRE, born in Waterford ME Frederick F., Albion C., Susan Buxton(married Oliver), Charles Henry Children of Hezekiah and Lydia(?KELLY)(NICHOLSON)MCINTIRE born in Rochester NH: Ella F. SOURCES: Waterford, ME VR; U.S.Census Records: Waterford 1840, Norway, Gilead 1850; Norway 1860, Rochester NH 1860, 1870; Oxford Co Probate records; Oxford Co Deeds(South Paris and Fryeburg); South Waterford Congregational Church Records; Strafford Co., NH Deeds; Strafford Co., NH Probate Records; New Hampshire VR. (MCINTIRE material from files of the late Margaret Sawyer- apparently received from Frederick R. Boyle CGRS of Springvale ME yr unknown) Sylvia Sawyer Sebelist Waterford Me