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Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

TOUGHEND — 2013-05-16 21:17:34Z

just noticed your post of Jan 2013. I live in Grand Lake stream Plantation. and knew Fred white and brother "Darky" White. I have some Whites from GLS in my tree by marriage.
If you want I can send you what I have on the this White
Family. I would expect that if they stayed in GLS the
burial of tannery fire person would be in Church Cemetery in
GLS behind the church and other in Brookside Cemetery in GLS
on Milford Rd.
Sophie Chambers Melanson
toughend@hotmail.com

Foss Line of Marshfield, Washington County Maine

ELLinSpain — 2013-04-24 07:35:33Z

Name: Sally Foss
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widowed
Place of Birth: Maine
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1808
Age: 72
Month of Death: Oct
Cause of Death: scinhus stomach
Census Year: 1880
Census Location: (City, County, State)
Marshfield, Washington, Maine
Enumeration District: 189
Line: 2
Archive Collection Number: 4

according to a few tree's on anc. she & hubby are buried Marshfield cemetery

Research Request-Foss Line of Marshfield, Washington County Maine

bsaturn12 — 2013-04-23 22:55:09Z

Hello fellow researchers,

I can't seem to find anything on my 3rd great grandfather, Joseph Foss, born I believe in Marshfield 23 Mar 1803 and died 18 Sep 1863, his wife Sarah Sally Getchell born 17 Oct 1807 also possibly born in Marshfield, Washington County Maine. I would like any available information including their burial location. I do have the census information from 1830 to 1860. From census records, they had 11 children including my 2nd great grandfather Chauncey Whitney whom married Laura Ursula Getchell in 1868 and they migrated to Missouri. If you are a researcher in the area and have a LOT of knowledge, I would Love to talk with you.

Sincerely,

Brian Foss
My direct email is bsaturn12 AT yahoo DOT com

Re: Immigration to Grand Manan

mail50174 — 2013-04-23 00:33:43Z

You need to check the years close. After the American Revolutionary War many loyalist moved to New Brunswick. In fact, my husband's family has many roots in MASS. From Boston, there were many ships that would go north along the coast looking for supplies. People were transplanted in Maine (which was part of MASS)to log and fish. These raw materials would be returned to Boston for the "king".

So you need to look at the years and look into local historical society to see if they have any information. There was a small a muesuem on Grand Manan with all kinds of shipping history and other items that have been documented.

I also believe if my mind is remembering correctly. At one time Grand Manan there was a border dispute and some people thought it should have belong to the USA. Grand Manan is beautiful and you can still see whales from some locations on the island.

In St. John, NB, there is an excellent martime musuem which really gave you a feel of that area and the people that lived near the sea.

You might want to check if any of your ancestors fought in the war and which side they were on. You might be surprised. We have an ancestors on both sides. :)

Hope this give you something to think about and some ideas...Revolutionary War Transplants, Seeking fortune, Whaling, or perhaps they had a relationship with a local family and with a death they moved back home.

It amazed me in the 1850's in Maine for our family, that a spouse died and within a short time they were remained. Sometimes they had his and her children...and then theirs. I think a family need both a wife and a husband especially if there were any type of trade like fishing or shipping where the husband would be gone for awhile.

Good Luck..

CLARK - Machias, ME

apesound — 2013-04-22 03:15:30Z

Do any CLARK descendants have obituaries and/or photos of these ancestors?

Son of Parker Clark and Judith Lunt:
PARKER Jun CLARK, Jr; Dr. b.03 Apr 1748, Ipswich, Massachusetts-d.25 Mar 1823, age 75, Machias, Maine, son of Parker and Lydia
JUDITH (Lunt) CLARK b.31 Jul 1748, Newbury, Massachusetts-d.?, age ?
(Married on 08 Jul 1769 in Newbury, Massachusetts. They had 3-children).

Son of Parker Clark and Judith Lunt:
SAMUEL Phillips CLARK b.30 Jun 1773, Newbury, Massachusetts-d.15 Feb 1853, age 79, Machias, Maine
Daughter of Stephen Smith and Deborah Ellis:
LYDIA M. (Smith) CLARK b.18 Jan 1777-d.12 Feb 1839, age 62, Machias, Maine
(Married April 08, 1800, Machias, Maine)

Son of Samuel Clark and Lydia Smith:
NELSON CLARK b.06 Mar 1816-d.03 Jun 1880, age 64, Machias, Maine
NANCY Jane (Wallace) CLARK b.31 Aug 1821, Harrington, Maine-d.1901, age 80, Machias, Maine
(Married November 24, 1840, Harrington, Maine)

Daughter of Nelson Clark and Nancy Wallace:
ANNAH Marie CLARK b.07 Jun 1856-d.?, age ?, Machias, Maine

Son of Nelson Clark and Nancy Wallace:
JOHN Albert CLARK b.01 Apr 1842-d.15 Sept 1916, age 74, Co. D, 2nd ME Calvery, Court Street Cemetery, Machias, Maine
SUSAN Augusta (Davis) CLARK b.16 Jun 1845-d.14 Mar 1918, age 72, Machias, Maine
(Married November 07, 1868, Machias, Maine)

Re: Whitneys-Marshfield Me

ELLinSpain — 2013-04-18 06:19:03Z

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Name: Ephraim Whitney
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1770
Birth Place: Jonesboro
Registration Place: Jonesboro, Washington
Father: Joel Whitney
Mother: Mary

Re: Whitneys-Marshfield Me

nancyhenderson11 — 2013-04-17 06:18:25Z

Hi - not sure if you still are looking for info but I have a little on Ephraim b. 1790. I did not have info on his children - my ancestor is Otis - was so happy to see the info in your post. Let me know.

Early Jonesborough Families of Washington County Maine

wevans1950 — 2013-04-04 02:00:19Z

I am looking for someone who has a copy of the book entitled, "Early Jonesborough Families of Washington County Maine." I can not afford the price tag of the book (when I have located it for sale). I was wondering if anyone that has a copy of the book could transcript, scan or whatever could provide me with the information on page 25.

I had come across a source in relation to my GGG Grandfather, John William West. The source cited the book and page 25. I would love to know what the page contains. I have hit a major roadblock with John William West, my family can not locate names of his parents, if he had siblings, exactly where he was born (we have found reports that he was born in Gouldsboro, ME, Desert Island, ME and other records that say he was from Wisconsin and the West Indies. I also heard rumor that he was adopted by a Sea Captain from the Addison, ME area and he took John in and back to America with him from either the West Indies or India. Regardless he has been quite the mystery for me and my family. Our family tree stops dead with him.

I don't know what else the book includes, but any help anyone could offer would be GREATLY appreciated.

Here is a quick over view with some dates and names of the older members in my family line (that might help verify John William West within the above mentioned book or other sources).

John William West (1828-1905)
(married in 1857) Prudence Tenney (1838-1899)
Their children:
- Uriah E. West (1858-1938)
- Mary (1861-)
- Ernest Daniel/Daniel Ernest (1864-1946)
- Eunice, Female, (1866-)
- Willie, Male, (1871-)
- Blanche, Female, (~1879-1942)

Uriah E. West
(married in 1884) Aurilla Sinclair (1855-1905)
Their children:
John Edward, Male (1886-1962)
George B., Male (1885-)
Ernest E., Male (1888-1918)
Daniel E., Male (1890-)
Uriah, Male (1892-1892)
William “Willie” Edgar (1893-1905)
There was a 7th child that did not survive, that I can not find any record of, name, etc.

I've been told there is a second book entitled, Early Pleasant River Families of Washington County, Maine. Not sure if anyone has that book as well and could let me know if there is any reference to my family members within the books' pages.

I greatly appreciate any help you could offer. I just can't afford the price tag attached to both books.

Thank you.

~ Mike West
michael7668@yahoo.com

Re: George E. Andrews s/o Elkanah Andrews and Sobrina Whittaker

dugspring — 2013-03-20 19:14:38Z

Here is George E. Andrews of the 12th Maine. from Oxford, Me. age 29 George E. Andrews

Residence Oxford ME; 29 years old.

Enlisted on 11/15/1861 as a Sergeant.

On 11/15/1861 he mustered into "D" Co. ME 12th Infantry
He Re-enlisted on 1/1/1864
He was Mustered Out on 4/18/1866

Promotions:
* 2nd Lieut 1/1/1864

Intra Regimental Company Transfers:
* 1/1/1864 from company D to company C

9 on enlistment in 1861.

Re: amos connick, ME > NY

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-11 12:02:05Z

1870
Name: Amos Connick
Age in 1870: 40
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1870: New York Ward 7 District 2 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: New York City
+
Name: Mary Connick
Age in 1870: 38
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1870: New York Ward 7 District 2 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
Gender: Female
Post Office: New York City
+
Name: Julia Connick
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: New York Ward 7 District 2 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
Gender: Female
Post Office: New York City
+
Name: William Connick
Age in 1870: 10
Birth Year: abt 1860
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: New York Ward 7 District 2 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: New York City
+
Name: James Connick
Age in 1870: 8
Birth Year: abt 1862
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: New York Ward 7 District 2 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: New York City
+
Name: Amos Connick
Age in 1870: 2
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: New York
Home in 1870: New York Ward 7 District 2 (2nd Enum), New York, New York
Gender: Male
Post Office: New York City

MARY REMARRIED
1880
Joseph Watt 47 B IRELAND
Mary Watt 48 B IRELAND
FOR THE CHILDREN STATES FATHER B IRELAND MUM ME
William H. Connick 19 B NY
James Connick 17
Ames Connick 11
New York City, New York

the 1900 census for William shows parents born Maine

amos connick

sluggo7140 — 2013-03-10 10:31:33Z

im looking for info on my gg grandfather said to have been born in eastport maine in 1834. married a native american named mary brown(e)year unknown.listed as living in brooklyn n.y. in 1870 us census.childrens names include william julia amos.occupation was sailor.any info would be appreciated

Re: DOWLING, MAINE

ELLinSpain — 2013-03-01 09:14:33Z

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Ralph Dowling
County: Washington
State: Maine
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1881
Race: White
NOK: JENNIE DOWLING

1ST MARRIAGE FOR BOTH
Name: Ralph Dowling
Spouse: Jennie B Dowling
Marriage Date: 29 Sep 1915
Marriage Place: East Machias
Registration Place: Whiting, Washington
Birth Date: abt 1884
Age: 31
Spouse Age: 20
Gender: Male
Father: Wared L DOWLING OF WHITING
Mother: LOUISA CRO?LEY OF WHITING
Spouse Father: Edgar T DOWLING OF WHITING
Spouse Mother: Nellie O NEARSTON [SP?] OF WHITING

1930
Ralph E Dowling 47
Jennie B Dowling 34
Raymond E Dowling 13
Austin M Dowling 11
Warren L Dowling 7
Ida L Dowling 1
[1 8/12]
Whiting, Washington, Maine

1920
Ralph Dowling 34
Jennie B Dowling 23
Raymond E Dowling 3
[3 1/12]
Austin Dowling 1
[1 2/12]
Whiting, Washington, Maine

1940
Name: Jennie B Dowling
Respondent: Yes
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Whiting, Washington, Maine
View Map
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Whiting, Washington, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 106
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 300
Woman Marriages: No
Woman Age at First Marriage: 19
Number of Children Ever Born: 7
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Native Language: English
Veteran: Yes
Military service: World War
Social Security Number: Yes
Usual Occupation: Housewife
Usual Industry: Housework
Usual Class of Worker: Working on own account
+
Name: Raymond E Dowling
Age: 23
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1917
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Whiting, Washington, Maine
View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Whiting, Washington, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5A
Occupation: Woodsman
+
Name: Austin M Dowling
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Whiting, Washington, Maine
View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Whiting, Washington, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5A
Occupation: Woodsman
+
Name: Warren L Dowling
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Whiting, Washington, Maine
View Map
Inferred Residence in 1935: Whiting, Washington, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 5A
Occupation: New Worker
+
Name: Ida L Dowling
Age: 11
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1929
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
+
Name: Alice B Dowling
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter

Warren Loring Dowling, maine

ELLinSpain — 2013-02-28 09:14:48Z

??

there is

Warren Loring Dowling
Death: Jun. 16, 1978

in
Hillside Cemetery
Eastport
Washington County
Maine, USA
Plot: Memorial Sect. Lot #116/117

DOWLING Family

Redporsche — 2013-02-28 00:04:05Z

Hello;

I am looking for a birth date for Ralph E. DOWLING of the Machias, ME. area. I'm guessing that he was born between 1874 and 1880. He was the son of Warren and Louisa DOWLING. He died in 1891 but I do not know the location.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Sils Hill Cemetery

Redporsche — 2013-02-27 23:54:30Z

I am trying to find an old cemetery which I assume was in or near Whiting or Machiasport, ME. This is the name written in some letters I have outlining family history. Buried here are twins, the children of Warren L. DOWLING and Louisa Keyes Crosby DOWLING. The babies are William E. and Adelaide (Addy) who died about 1858 at two years of age.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

Re: Mylen, Calais, Washington, Maine

ELLinSpain — 2013-02-22 09:00:23Z

Name: Benjamin Mylen
Birth Date: 1846 CANADA (CENSUS STATES NEW BRUNSWICK)
Age at Death: 44
Death Date: 14 Oct 1890
Burial Place: Calais Cemetery , Calais, Washington County, Maine

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=MY...;

SHOWS PARENTS & ONE CHILD WILLIAM 1888-1957

1860
Name: Benjamin Milen
[Benjamin Mylen]
Age in 1860: 14
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: New Brunswick
Home in 1860: Calais Ward 2, Washington, Maine
Gender: Male
Post Office: Milltown
+
Name: Mary Milen
[Mary Mylen]
Age in 1860: 46
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Ireland
+
Name: Alexander Milen
[Alexander Mylen]
Age in 1860: 16
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: New Brunswick
+
Name: Benjamin Milen
[Benjamin Mylen]
Age in 1860: 14
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: New Brunswick
+
Name: George Milen
[George Mylen]
Age in 1860: 10
Birth Year: abt 1850
[Jan 1850]
Birthplace: Maine

Name: Benjamin Mylen
Birth Date: 1846
Age at Death: 44
Death Date: 14 Oct 1890
Burial Place: Calais Cemetery , Calais, Washington County, Maine

Re: Mylen families

carmenfurtado — 2013-02-21 20:52:47Z

could you please send your info on the mylne family?

thanks

carmen

Re: Alonzo Misner, Lubec, Washington County

larry_antone — 2013-02-20 08:57:37Z

I would like to talk with you, and really like to see any pitures, as I am Alonzo s great grandson

Re: Plantation 21

ernest_keene — 2013-02-18 02:02:24Z

It is now Feb. 2013. Are you still seeking info on this Julia Frost? I have census info thru 1910 on her and her family and a pic of Joseph G. Corbett gravestone.

Re: Looking for The Foss Families of Gouldsboro Maine

cathean — 2013-02-16 23:08:55Z

Joan. My father was her brother. Ruth is my cousin. We try to stay in contact now that all our parents siblings are gone. Us cousins are the only ones left.

Re: Looking for The Foss Families of Gouldsboro Maine

tkfoss1 — 2013-02-16 16:51:35Z

Hi Cathean,

Thanks for writing. Are you related on Norman's side or Joan's. Do you know Ruth Malcolm?

Re: Looking for The Foss Families of Gouldsboro Maine

cathean — 2013-02-16 16:22:10Z

Norman was my uncle, Joan was my aunt.

Re: Benjamin Batson Shackford married Harriet C. ????

SearchShack — 2013-02-11 03:47:28Z

Have learned that Benjamin's wife was Harriet C Bibber (1813-1895)

Joanne Shackford Parkes
www.shackfordgenealogy.weebly.com
www.facebook.com/shackfordgenealogy

Re: looking for verification of info ref James Carter (1812 Vet) and his NA wife ? Deborah Newell

GeorgeCarter26 — 2013-02-08 15:47:07Z

Hi Kathryn:
This is my second post on your email. Ezra is my 1st cousin, 4 times removed. I do have additional information on the Carter's of the Pembroke, Maine area. Let me know what you may need. I don't have any information on your grandfather Gregory and no information on your mother or her children, so any information that you can pass on for this line to present time would be appreciated.
My email is belfair081@msn.com. I'm located in Mass.

Thanks for writing,

George

Re: looking for verification of info ref James Carter (1812 Vet) and his NA wife ? Deborah Newell

belfair08 — 2013-02-08 02:58:43Z

Kathryn:
I pressed the wrong button and I was disconnected. Please email me at belfair081@msn.com and I will provide you with additional information.

All the best,

George

Re: looking for verification of info ref James Carter (1812 Vet) and his NA wife ? Deborah Newell

Kitj262 — 2013-02-08 02:01:51Z

Ezra Carter Of Maine born 1830 married Johanna Clark in 1853 . He was my great,great,greatgrand father. My mane is Kathryn Jones from Atlanta , Georgia USA. My mother was Rose Marie Cassidy McClellan , Her mother was Cora Mary Carter Cassidy and John Carter was her father. She usto tell me about her favorite relative Her grand father Ezra Carterthe sea captain. Might this be the same person?

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

JaneSandermanMason — 2013-02-05 16:08:15Z

Brandon: Nellie married George Harling Calligan, my greatx2 Uncle. I have posted information about them and their children on The Sprague Project at www.sprague-database.org.
If you are interested in Nellie and her descendants, just enter the George's name in the search box.
Did you know that Nellie joined the gold rush to Dawson, Yukon Terr.? She and George climbed the infamous Chilkoot Pass.
Please check out the website and if you have any questions I'll be happy to answer what I can.

Re: Immigration to Grand Manan

KUpton9791 — 2013-02-04 17:38:30Z

Hi Janet,
The Morse family left the Stoughton, Ma area to go to Grand Manan. They settled on Frankland Island [now Whitehead] just off Grand Manan. They along with several other families including Sprague, Quinn,and Quigley came to Cherryfield mid 1840's.

Kathy Upton

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

bbffrrpp — 2013-02-04 17:01:31Z

That's exactly right.

I've been researching my KIDDER line for well over 20 yrs., and I looked into each family along the way. I'd love to write a short book about them. But, one thing I did was to write a one-page report on how each KIDDER ancestors, back to 1650's and up to 1950's, "escaped death" in order to carry on the line. The patriarch had already fathered 12 children when he was killed during the "Indian Wars." Down to a grandson, his wife was pregnant with their 5th son when he "dropped dead." His son had already had his children when one day he had to climb a tall tree - quick in a hurry - to escape "the Indians" in NH. His son went up to New Brunswick at 18, and didn't marry for 15 yrs. One week after his only child was born he was killed in a boating accident. His son was almost killed in the 'Great Miramichi Fire' in N.B. - before he married. His son fought in the Civil War and was seriously injured. But returned to Maine to marry his cousin and have 6 children. His son left home at 15 to become a logger / woodsman and probably got into tough situations. He married first to marry a woman who died 6 mos. later. He then married my great-grandmother and had 3 children. Etc.

Betty

P.S. J. Calvin KIDDER married M. WILKINS, and her parents in Amity, ME, are a "concrete-block wall" in a half-dozen directions. I "wish" I could write a story about them. My "educated guess" is that her grandparents were William WILKINS and Sarah BANCROFT who had lost 3 to 5 young children and had a surviving daughter. They left MA to move up along the river in ME. I'm guessing she had a child after arriving but died as a result of childbirth. I think William asked another family to raise his young daughter and newborn son - and that's why we can't trace the son.

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

bdloveall — 2013-02-04 15:59:40Z

Thank you for the thoughtful response.
I do believe it's important to know about the place (not about the people living there), and I sometimes forget that. I did find a book on archive.org about the area ("Hinckley Township") and that helped a bit.

I once read a quote along the lines of "As a genealogist, a person should be able to speak at length about the places their ancestor lived."

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

bbffrrpp — 2013-02-04 11:10:52Z

Hi Brandon,

When I have time, I like to offer information on towns and cities people are researching. Grand Lake Stream sounded familiar so I looked it up, and this site says it is still a "plantation." So people said to have living there might be mentioned in the towns surrounding the lake. In the map I'm holding in my hands, Grand Lake Stream is beside "Big Lake" and they are part of a set of lakes with the closest town, Princeton. (Where my KIDDER's settled.)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Lake_Stream,_Maine

In my KIDDER / WILKINS research, for example, my ancestors married in "Baskehegan Lake" in 1834, which I don't think is even a plantation. According to this map, the town currently beside it is Brookton.

(I saw one comment on-line just now which said that, in the early 1800's, when "Lakes" are mentioned as a place for someone to live, they meant the towns surrounding the lake.)

I don't have "WHITE" on my family-tree that I know of, but I don't know the maiden names of 2 WILKINS sons in Aroostook County.

Just an FYI.

Betty (near Lowell, MA)

(on Lists and Boards for 11 yrs.; now an Admin for 10 Lists and 5 Boards, including CAN-USA-Migration)

(P.S. Joseph "Calvin" KIDDER (1799-1891) was in Calais from 1830, and Mary WILKINS family had moved to Amity (North Amity?) during 1830's.) They had 6 children, raising them in Calais, but lost 2 at Ages 16 and 21. Their oldest settled in Calais initially, the 3 others settled in Princeton.)

Re: RE: Merritt Family in Maine

BFosburgh — 2013-01-21 02:57:56Z

Had a suggestion that we try Scituate, MA and surrounding towns of that period for this, but haven't had a chance to explore it fully. Towns were formed from parts of other communities, just to keep us challenged! Do you suppose he wore a red coat??? I, too, am a descendant of Catherine, and would like to solve this!!!

Re: RE: Merritt Family in Maine

ncdave4 — 2013-01-19 04:12:46Z

I too am have been looking for col. James merritt of Bunker Hill. His granddaughter, Catherine Redman Stanwood, is my ggg-grandmother. I've spent 20 years trying to raise him but have had no luck at all. He is not listed in any revolutionary battles at all.

Dave
ggs9 of George Puffer

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

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Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

bdloveall — 2013-01-18 19:02:03Z

I apologize for the vague information! I keep making that mistake with each genealogical inquiry.

Here is what I know:
Edward A. White was born about 1847 in London, England. He married Margaret B. "Maggie" Middlemast probably in New Brunswick before the birth of their first child (which was in 1867). Maggie is the daughter of a William and Elizabeth Middlemask family that shows up in Census of Canada records. She was born about 1846 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. Her last name is accurate to the best of my knowledge... it spelled that way on her children's marriage records (and in the Canada Census).
Based on the birth locations of Edward and Maggie's children, I assume they immigrated to Maine from Canada in the mid 1870s. However, it's worth noting that their son Charles lists his immigration year as 1872 (when he was about one year old); so I'm comfortable with saying the family immigrated in the 1870s.
The Shaw Brothers tannery in Grand Lake Stream caught fire on 11 May 1887 and Edward was the only victim (this information is taken from a Calais Advertiser article I stumbled across).
Here is the limited birth/death information that I have for the children:
- Lily White was born about 1867 in New Brunswick.
- Charles H. White (married Mertie B. Fitch) was born May 1871 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.
- Alice E. White (married George W. Jordan) was born 29 Oct 1873 in New Brunswick and died 10 Aug 1907 in Princeton, Maine.
- Nellie White (married George H. Calligan) was born 8 Feb 1876 in Grand Lake Stream, Maine and died 19 Mar 1962 in Seattle, Washington.
- Mabel Gertrude White (married Charles H. McLaughlin) was born Dec 1878 in Grand Lake Stream, Maine and died 1936 in Princeton, Maine.
- Edward White was born Oct 1881 in Maine.
- William Robert White (married Doris M. Merrill) was born 12 Feb 1884 in Grand Lake Stream, Maine.
- George Frederick White (married Evie M. Bradford) was born 1 Jan 1886 in Maine.

Maggie married Thaddeus Coffron on 18 Mar 1894 in Princeton, Maine. I found the date of his death to be 30 Oct 1919, but wasn't convinced until I found the info attributed to a vital record in a family tree entitled "St. Croix Valley Roots".

I have census records for the years 1880, 1900, and 1910 for the head of household combinations of Maggie, Edward, and Thaddeus. I also have some 1920 through 1940 census records for some of the children.

I would like to know where to find death dates for Maggie and her children Lily, Charles, Edward, William, and George (as well as a more specific date for Mabel). Further, I'd like to know if obituaries can be located. Also, if cemetery indexes can be searched for burial locations. I imagine that I could probably direct some of this to a Washington County library perhaps.

Again, I apologize for not being very specific from the get-go! Thank you for the speedy response.

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

thomasker2 — 2013-01-18 18:03:11Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1940 is the last available census at this time.

Maine Marriages, 1892-1996
Groom's Name: Coffron Thaddeus
Groom's Residence: Grand Lake Strm, ME
Bride's Name: Middlemask Margaret B
Bride's Residence: Grand Lake Strm, ME
Marriage Date: 18 Mar 1894

Thaddeus Coffron
Born: Dec 1839
St David Ridge, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada
Died: 30 Oct 1919
Grand Lake Stream, Washington, Maine
he 1st married -
Maria Alvira Elsemore
Born: 1848 in Wesley, Washington, Maine
Died: 1871
Marriage: 4 Nov 1865 in Wesley, Washington, Maine, USA
child -
Mariah Jane Coffron
Born: 1866
Died: 2 Aug 1933
Hydesville, Humboldt, California

2nd marriage -
Margaret B Middlemask
Born:
Died:

1900 -
Name: Margaret Coffron
Age: 53
Birth Date: Sep 1846
Birthplace: New Brunswick
Home in 1900: Grand Lake Stream, Washington, Maine
[Washington]
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thaddeus Coffron
Marriage Year: 1894
Years Married: 6
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: Scotland
Mother: number of living children: 8
Mother: How many children: 8
Occupation:

Thaddeus Coffron 58, 12/41 New Brunswick
Margaret Coffron 53, 9/46 New Brunswick - married 6 yrs, 8 children
Mable G White 21, 12/78 Maine - s/dau
Edward White 18, 10/81 Maine - s/son
William R White 17, 2/83 Maine - s/son
G Frederick White 14, 1/86 Maine - s/son

1910 -
Name: Marguritler Coffin [note spelling]
[Marguritta]
Age in 1910: 65
Birth Year: abt 1845
[1845]
Birthplace: Canada
[Canada English]
Home in 1910: Grand Lake Stream Plantation, Washington, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thaddeus Coffin
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: Scot English
[Scotland]

Thaddeus Coffin 69, Canada - 2nd marriage, laborer
Marguritta Coffin 65, Canada - 2nd marriage, 8 children & 7 living
Edward I White 27, Maine - s/son, laborer
William R White 25, Maine - s/son, laborer
Fred C White 24, Maine - s/son, laborer

Your problem is that there is NO 1890 census.

You wrote - "Edward died in the Shaw Brothers tannery fire."
WHEN & WHERE - WHAT year?????

Need DOB's + birthplaces for all children [in birth order].

Need DOB + birthplace for Edward White

The name "Middlemask" does not appear on any US census.

Neither Margaret [Maggie] nor Thaddeus knew their immigration date.

Need DOB + birthplace for Edward White.

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

bdloveall — 2013-01-17 17:10:37Z

Edward was born around 1847 in London and died 11 May 1887 (which I have a Calais Advertiser article for). I only have specific death dates for him and his daughters Alice and Nellie (I also have Nellie's obituary), as well as a vague death year of 1936 listed for Mabel. And, unfortunately, I do not have any death dates for the other children, Maggie, or Thaddeus.

[I added known spouse surname information in the original post]

White family of Grand Lake Stream

bdloveall — 2013-01-17 17:10:04Z

Hello!
I am looking for information about the family of Edward White and Margaret "Maggie" Middlemast. I think the family mostly stayed around Grand Lake Stream (1870s to 1940 and beyond?).
Edward died in the Shaw Brothers tannery fire and Maggie remarried to Thaddeus Coffron. Known children of Edward and Maggie are Lily, Charles (married Fitch), Alice (married Jordan), Nellie (married Calligan), Mabel (my line, married McLaughlin), Edward, William (married Merrill), and Fred (married Bradford).
I have some census records and marriage information for some of the children, but I don't have any death/burial/obituary information. The couple of articles that I've come across have been lifted from the Calais Adviser, so maybe more information can be found in that publication (thought I know there is a lack of specific dates).
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I have used Ancestry, FamilySearch, and MaineGenealogy.net quite a bit (and I think I've exhausted those resources!).

I'd love to visit Maine and research in person, but my branch has meandered across the continent to Oregon.

Thank you very much for any help!

Brandon

Re: White family of Grand Lake Stream

ELLinSpain — 2013-01-17 08:44:15Z

any dates for the individuals ( or at least Edward)

BALLINTOY or BALLYCASTLE--County Antrim to Washington County

vlbcfb — 2013-01-16 17:45:03Z

Does anyone know of people who came to Washington County from Ballycastle town or Ballintoy parish in County Antrim in the 19th century?

I am trying to find the exact location in Maine where my gg grandfather Patrick McCaw settled about 1855. His mother was a McKay so either of these names--MCCAW or MCKAY--would help.

Thanks very much.

Re: John Marshall(s) of Washington Co., early 19th century

jamarshall147 — 2012-11-22 22:51:12Z

As an update, I've spent a lot of time on a recent genealogical research trip trying to narrow down the possibilities of who could be my ancestor. I started with about 8-10 John Marshalls in various parts of Maine. Many have been eliminated, or probably eliminated, from consideration. But, all three of these John Marshalls are still in the running... mostly because I have found very little information about them.

If you have any information about Marshalls in Washington County, Maine, please let me know.

Re: Thomas S. Bishop

ELLinSpain — 2012-11-16 10:27:12Z

Name: Thomas Bishop
Birth Date: 1807
Birth Place: England
Age at event: 28
Court District: Maine
Year of Arrival: 1828
Date of Action: 18 Sep 1835

Name: Rev Thomas Bishop
Birth Date: 25 Apr 1808
Age at Death: 77
Death Date: 25 Apr 1885
Burial Place: Church Hill Cemetery, Addison, Washington
County, Maine

with wife Jane (19 Dec 1870) + son Frederick (28 Nov 1867)

Thomas S. Bishop

carlinchristensen35 — 2012-11-15 16:43:39Z

Searching for the death date for Thomas S. Bishop. Born England 1806. Arrived USA 1828. Found in the Addison census for 1850 & 1870. Anyone have suggestions?

Re: JOHNSTON / Washington (County?) ~ 1826

BillJ78 — 2012-11-14 21:29:53Z

It probably was Washington, Maine, Knox County. There were several by the name of Thomas Johnston, a common first name in the family. Thomas Johnston, Esq. settled near Bremen/Bristol in 1759. Born in Scotland 1735 and died 1811. One of his sons by his second wife, Anna Sprowl, was Thomas, born 1768. Your on your own from there. My family descended from Thomas'(1768) brother James (1775-1824).

Immigration to Grand Manan

wjanet46 — 2012-11-13 23:04:35Z

Some of my ancestors from the Morse family moved from the Cherryfield area to Grand Manan Island in the early 1800's. Most of the family eventually moved back.I have no idea why they moved. Does anyone have any information on this time period to know if there was a large group that went?

Re: McIsaac Hanlon Mullin Murphy O'Brien Harper Campbell

SeorasOg1 — 2012-11-13 00:59:30Z

Just saw your posting re above family. I am related, and have information to share. Would like to exchange with you. Please reply if you get this.

Looking for Bells Eastport Maine

ehmacisaac — 2012-10-21 23:56:36Z

Were there any Bells in Eastport in the early 1800's I am specifically looking for a James Bell & wife Debby. They had a daughter Almira/Elmira born abt 1837 give or take a couple years. She states on her marriage record in Marblehead MA that she was born in Eastport Maine. She married a Nichols from Nova Scotia. You can email me directly if you have any info ehmacisaac@eastlink.ca.
I am hoping someone may have some information in their dtabase to help me out. Thank you

Re: Cobb, Calais, Washington, Maine

ksmith1108 — 2012-10-04 01:09:33Z

My Grandmother and your Grandfather were brother and sister. Please review the following and if the information matches, we can connect.

Walter Lee Cobb
Birth 10 May 1874 in Vassalboro, Kennebec, Maine
Death 12 Oct 1953 in Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States

May C. Worthing
Birth 1 Apr 1876 in Hallowell, Kennebec, Maine
Death 1945 in Calais, Washington, Maine

My Grandmother
Marion Evelyn Cobb
Birth 9 May 1901 in Calais, Maine, USA
Death 13 Feb 1981 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, United States of America

Your Grandfather
Norman E. Cobb -
Birth 18 Jul 1902 in Calais, Washington, Maine, United States of America
Death 19 September 1975 in Belfast, Waldo, Maine, United States of America
http://o.mfcreative.com/f4/file01/objects/5/8/0/b/1580b4d6-2...

Re: PRESTON, MCLAUGHLIN OF Machias

70winter — 2012-10-03 14:44:16Z

You can view my family tree(Vane/Keeler) which is public with several pictures of the Preston family. Ellen (Mary Ellen) Preston married John Kelvie. They moved from St. David, Charlotte County, New Brunswick Canada to Anoka, MN along with other family members. There is also another person researching the Kelvie line but am not sure if her tree is private.

Re: Kaye (Kay) in Maine 1820-1870

sonnyj1969 — 2012-10-01 01:25:44Z

I LIVE IN THIS AREA. WILLING TO HELP.
NELSON J. STEWART