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Jared West Handspicker (M)
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     Jared West Handspicker is the son of Meredith Brook Handspicker and Diane Elizabeth West. Jared West Handspicker married Deborah Marie Leonard, daughter of Edward Joseph Leonard and Barbara Ann Zellers, on 22 September 1979 at Newton, Massachusetts, USA. Jared West Handspicker and Deborah Marie Leonard were divorced on 14 April 1984 at Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Jared West Handspicker married Anne Whittier Corson, daughter of Floyd Whittier Corson and Sara Jane Cummings, on 31 August 1985 at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, USA. Jared West Handspicker and Anne Whittier Corson were divorced in July 1999 at Bennington, Vermont, USA. Jared West Handspicker married Sharyl Ann Nelson, daughter of Arnold Thomas Nelson and Vivian Mae Kish, on 9 November 2001 at Winchester, Virginia, USA.

Children of Jared West Handspicker and Anne Whittier Corson
Julia Whittier Handspicker (living)
Sara Diane Handspicker (living)

Child of Jared West Handspicker and Sharyl Ann Nelson
Connor Jared Handspicker (living)

Anne Whittier Corson (F)
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     Anne Whittier Corson is the daughter of Floyd Whittier Corson and Sara Jane Cummings. Anne Whittier Corson married Jared West Handspicker, son of Meredith Brook Handspicker and Diane Elizabeth West, on 31 August 1985 at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, USA. Anne Whittier Corson and Jared West Handspicker were divorced in July 1999 at Bennington, Vermont, USA.

Children of Anne Whittier Corson and Jared West Handspicker
Julia Whittier Handspicker (living)
Sara Diane Handspicker (living)

Julia Whittier Handspicker (F)
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     Julia Whittier Handspicker is the daughter of Jared West Handspicker and Anne Whittier Corson.

Sara Diane Handspicker (F)
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     Sara Diane Handspicker is the daughter of Jared West Handspicker and Anne Whittier Corson.

Meredith Brook Handspicker (M)
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     Meredith Brook Handspicker is the son of Meredith Purdy Handspicker and Louise Mae Donley. Meredith Brook Handspicker married Diane Elizabeth West, daughter of Seth Glenn West and Elizabeth Louise Fritz, on 2 July 1955 at Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.1 Meredith Brook Handspicker married Deborah Perkins, daughter of Elmer Wentworth Perkins and Marjorie Elizabeth Moulton, on 12 July 1997.

Children of Meredith Brook Handspicker and Diane Elizabeth West
Amy Louise Handspicker+ (living)
Jared West Handspicker+ (living)
Nathan Snow Handspicker (living)

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown author, MARRIED IN LEBANON, NH.

Diane Elizabeth West (F)
b. 8 November 1932, d. 7 December 1996
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     Reference: GW,ME,HFWEST-1. Diane Elizabeth West was buried at Newton, Massachusetts, USA. She Mom died of a stroke. Her diabetes had accelerated most of her health problems in her final years. She was in incredible woman. I never fully realized just HOW incredible, until after she was no longer with us. I was amazed at the number of people who showed up for her memorial service. Though I'd really only known her as my mother, I did realize she had touched many lives, at least as a teacher. However, I just never realized the extent of work she did for the community, how loved she was by her students and fellow teachers. How involved she'd really been in the church. I mean, I knew she was incredible (she put up with me!), I just never realized how widespread her reach had been and how well she lived the life she chose to live.

Her Alma Mater (Bates College) has an online 'magazine' called Abacus, in which the following appeared for the Class of 1954:

Diane West Handspicker Dec. 7, 1996.
A speech major, Diane West Handspicker graduated magna cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Rho, and the Bates Key. Initially she taught in a Wilton (Conn.) elementary school. From 1963 to 1967 she taught secretarial English to European women in Geneva, Switzerland, while her husband, Meredith '54, worked at the World Council of Churches. On their return to Newton, Mass., she taught social studies at Newton North High School for several years. She received her M.Ed. degree from Boston College in 1985. In 1970, Diane Handspicker proposed, then directed, a community service program in which high-school social studies students volunteered for a few hours a week of community service, then discussed their experiences. She was a ward leader in the Rev. Robert Drinan's campaign for Congress. A member of the Newton
Highlands Congregational Church, she had been cochair of the board of Christian education and taught in the weekday church school. The Handspickers were active birdwatchers and members of the Massachusetts Audubon Society. Her survivors include her husband; a daughter, Amy; two sons, Nathan and Jared; and four grandchildren. She was naturalized; High School Teacher - US History. Her married name was Handspicker. She was born on 8 November 1932 at Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. She was the daughter of Seth Glenn West and Elizabeth Louise Fritz. Diane Elizabeth West married Meredith Brook Handspicker, son of Meredith Purdy Handspicker and Louise Mae Donley, on 2 July 1955 at Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA.1 Diane Elizabeth West died on 7 December 1996 at Newton, Massachusetts, USA, at age 64.

Children of Diane Elizabeth West and Meredith Brook Handspicker
Amy Louise Handspicker+ (living)
Jared West Handspicker+ (living)
Nathan Snow Handspicker (living)

Citations

  1. [S5] Unknown author, MARRIED IN LEBANON, NH.

Amy Louise Handspicker (F)
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     Amy Louise Handspicker is the daughter of Meredith Brook Handspicker and Diane Elizabeth West. Amy Louise Handspicker married William Porter Swisher , Jr., son of William Porter Swisher and Pauline Hope Mills, on 11 August 1979 at Newton, Massachusetts, USA.

Children of Amy Louise Handspicker and William Porter Swisher , Jr.
Emily Corinne Swisher+ (living)
Evan Brook Swisher (living)

Nathan Snow Handspicker (M)
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     Nathan Snow Handspicker is the son of Meredith Brook Handspicker and Diane Elizabeth West.

Meredith Purdy Handspicker (M)
b. 3 May 1907, d. June 1982
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     Meredith Purdy Handspicker was buried at Forestdale Cemetery, Malden, Massachusetts, USA. He was naturalized; Refrigeration Services Engineer. He Born on a Friday at 10:30am Married by Rev. Roy L. Minnich. Naturalization record indicates his birth name was Handspiker. This also indicates that he, not his father, was the one who may have added the 'c' but the question arises as to how his siblings got the'c'. Possibly, Jeremiah changed it upon arrival in the States????

Meredith took the Oath of Allegiance on 10-Nov-1941. Date Naturalized is the same. He entered the USA at Boston, Massachusetts, aboard the 'Governor Dingley' from St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, on 22-Sep-1910, aged 3 years. Upon arrival in the US, the surname was still spelled as 'Handspiker', but sometime around before 1920 Census, the 'c' was added and the current surname for this family then became 'Handspicker'.

1930 US Census for Cambridge, Grampy was enumerated/transcribed as:
'Merditop Hondsprcker'

b. @1908, Canada, a lodger, age 22, residence #12 Columbia
With several other lodgers, apparently renting together, including Richard R. Seldon/Seddon.
Grampy arrived, by 1930 Census, in 1909.

Interestingly, on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts copy of Meredith Brook's birth certificate, it is also spelled Handspiker (no 'c'), but on the Hospital Birth Certificate, the spelling includes the 'c'. So, one could say the name changed in 1932 or thereabouts.

Grampy was very active in the Malden community, having been a Lion for quite some time. He was also instrumental in getting the Heritage built. He was a wonderful husband and father. He loved to be active and played golf with great passion. Whether or not he ever used Grecian Formula is still in debate, but it seems he never had much grey hair on his head. Perhaps, he just didn't stress out that much. I'm told I take after him in looks. No doubt, he had the Handspiker face. He was quite a man.

He and Louise (Along with Ernie and Helen Helgerson) are buried in the Forestdale Cemetery, on the border of Melrose and Malden, Massachusetts. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\mphpkr_stone.jpg. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\mph&lmd.jpg. He was born on 3 May 1907 at Lansdowne, near Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker and Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy. Meredith Purdy Handspicker emigrated on 22 September 1910 from Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. He married Louise Mae Donley, daughter of Daniel D. Donley and Henrietta Julia Brook, on 15 November 1930 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA. Meredith Purdy Handspicker was naturalized on 15 August 1941 at Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. He married Helen D. Wendell, daughter of Auburn Dow Wendell and Catherine Margaret Lenel, on 14 March 1976 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA. Meredith Purdy Handspicker died in June 1982 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA, at age 75.

Children of Meredith Purdy Handspicker and Louise Mae Donley
Meredith Brook Handspicker+ (living)
Brian Purdy Handspicker+ (living)

Louise Mae Donley (F)
b. 25 August 1906, d. 14 November 1974
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     Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\mph&lmd.jpg. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\mphpkr_stone.jpg. Louise Mae Donley was naturalized; Dietician/HomeEc Teacher. She Grammy was the kind of woman that was always making something. You could rarely walk into her house without smelling something cooking in the kitchen. Though seemingly strict (she WAS, at times), she also loved to spoil her granchildren. She had been a flapper in the 20's/30's and never lost that zeal for life. Though, in her later years, she was less physically active, there was always a glint in her eye, hinting at the fire that burned within... a good fire! She had the Donley look, which carried down to her sons, and even some of her grandchildren. Along with Grammy West, she was the other half of the inspirational forces that got me hooked on genealogy. Though it took a while to actually take hold, when it did, it TRULY did.

Notes from family:

Though Meredith was from Maine and Louise from Vermont, they were both living in the Boston, Massachusetts area, when they met. Meredith (Jerry) was working with Dick Seddon and Harold Miller (of Miller & Seddon in Cambridge). Miller dropped out, or Dick bought him out, later, and he was then Meredith's boss.

Louise was teaching quantity cooking at Boston Girl’s Trade School and living in Malden, Massachusetts with her mother.

Louise and Meredith probably met on a blind date with Dick and his girl friend. They went out together after that as well.

Louise continued to teach for a while after they got married, and also took in borders. There was most often a full table at supper times. When Louise got pregnant with Meredith Brook she stopped teaching, but they continued with the borders (that was at 27 Cedar Street, Malden). Even after the family moved to 46 Gould Avenue, Malden, some borders came with them and were roomers as well. One was Ruth Handspicker (Meredith's sister) and another was a man named Patrick O’Mahoney who worked as an oil truck driver for Socony Oil (now Mobil, now Mobil-Exxon). Her married name was Handspicker. She was born on 25 August 1906 at St Johnsbury Center, Vermont, USA. She was the daughter of Daniel D. Donley and Henrietta Julia Brook. Louise Mae Donley married Meredith Purdy Handspicker, son of Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker and Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy, on 15 November 1930 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA. Louise Mae Donley died on 14 November 1974 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA, at age 68. She was buried on 16 November 1974 at Forestdale Cemetery, Malden, Massachusetts, USA.

Children of Louise Mae Donley and Meredith Purdy Handspicker
Meredith Brook Handspicker+ (living)
Brian Purdy Handspicker+ (living)

Brian Purdy Handspicker (M)
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     Brian Purdy Handspicker is the son of Meredith Purdy Handspicker and Louise Mae Donley. Brian Purdy Handspicker married Jacqueline Ann Colclough, daughter of John Cecil Colclough and Ruby Lorena Creighton, on 15 July 1956 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA.

Children of Brian Purdy Handspicker and Jacqueline Ann Colclough
Brian Dewitt Handspicker (living)
Brooke Ann Handspicker+ (living)
Heidi Lynn Handspicker+ (living)
Holly Beth Handspicker+ (living)

Seth Glenn West (M)
b. 8 December 1902, d. 6 December 1985
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     Reference: GW,HFWEST-1. Seth Glenn West was naturalized; Retail Salesperson. He Died of emphysema. Had smoked and inhaled a pipe, nearly all of his adult life. Grampa was a very large man, mostly in the tall sense. He was said to have looked much like Clark Gable, in his younger years. He was a very gentle and loving man, and boy did he have a wonderful laugh.

SETH WEST SSN 001-18-4613 Residence: 03603 Charlestown, Sullivan, NH
Born 8 Dec 1902 Last Benefit: 03603 Charlestown, Sullivan, NH Died Dec 1985 Issued: NH

In transcription of 1930 Census, seems to be listed as 'Leth G. West' age 27, Lebanon, Grafton, New Hampshire. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\sgwest_stone.jpg. He was born on 8 December 1902 at Meriden, New Hampshire, USA. He was the son of Bert Elliott West and Etta May (Effie) Kimball. Seth Glenn West married Elizabeth Louise Fritz, daughter of Joel Rilford Fritz and Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson, on 21 June 1930 at Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. Seth Glenn West was buried in December 1985 at Glenwood Cemetery, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. He died on 6 December 1985 at Springfield, Vermont, USA, at age 82.

Children of Seth Glenn West and Elizabeth Louise Fritz
Diane Elizabeth West+ b. 8 Nov 1932, d. 7 Dec 1996
Joel Fritz West+ (living)

Elizabeth Louise Fritz (F)
b. 28 June 1906, d. 11 June 2002
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     Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\sgwest_stone.jpg. Elizabeth Louise Fritz Grammy died in her sleep, on a Tuesday, at 11pm. She'd been slowly failing in health her last several years and was in a 'home' near her son, Joel and his family, when she passed on. She had been the major inspiration for me to collect family history. She was a fine, upstanding woman, of great strength and moral fibre. Her memorial service was held at the Charlestown Congregational Church in Charlestown, New Hampshire, on 22 June 2002. Reference: GW,HFWEST-1. She was naturalized; Teacher. Her married name was West. She was born on 28 June 1906 at Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Joel Rilford Fritz and Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson. Elizabeth Louise Fritz married Seth Glenn West, son of Bert Elliott West and Etta May (Effie) Kimball, on 21 June 1930 at Cranston, Rhode Island, USA. Elizabeth Louise Fritz was buried in June 2002 at Glenwood Cemetery, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. She died on 11 June 2002 at Connecticut, USA, at age 95.

Children of Elizabeth Louise Fritz and Seth Glenn West
Diane Elizabeth West+ b. 8 Nov 1932, d. 7 Dec 1996
Joel Fritz West+ (living)

Joel Fritz West (M)
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     Joel Fritz West is the son of Seth Glenn West and Elizabeth Louise Fritz. Joel Fritz West married Nancy Grace Jones, daughter of Arthur C. (or Charles Arthur) Jones and Doris Johnson, on 2 May 1959 at Hanover, New Hampshire, USA. Joel Fritz West married Elizabeth Leighton Smith, daughter of Daniel S. Smith and Evelyn H. Freeland, on 29 July 1967 at Wapping, Connecticut, USA.

Children of Joel Fritz West and Nancy Grace Jones
Jo-Ellen West+ (living)
Eric Charles West+ (living)
Jeffrey Dean West+ (living)

Children of Joel Fritz West and Elizabeth Leighton Smith
Jonathan Daniel West b. 11 Nov 1968, d. 5 Sep 1970
Benjamin Elliott West+ (living)
Rachel Leighton West (living)

Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker (M)
b. 4 August 1876, d. 8 August 1960
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     Reference: Copy of Birth Certificate - 6Feb42. Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker was naturalized; House Painter/Handyman. He On copy of Birth Cert. Freeman Handspiker named as 'person making return' Jeremiah was Handspiker at birth, but 'C' was added by, or before he acquired his 'green card' dtd 25-Nov-1942 Issued at Portland, Me, when his address was 'Box 12, Ogunquit, Maine.'

1930 US Census for Searsmont, Waldo County, Maine, abode 61, family 62:
'Handsficke'
Handspicker, Jerry E., head, M, W, 53, Wd, 30, Can, Can, Can, painter -
house painting.
Frances A, dau, f, w, 20, S, ME, Can, Can,
Ruth, dau, f, w, 18, S, ME, Can, Can,
Dorothy, dau, f, w, 10/11/15??, S, ME, Can, Can,


SSAN on Death Cert: 006-07-1721
Jeremiah died of carcinoma of the stomach and small bowel, which he'd suffered for @ one year.
He died at Bonnie View Home, in Eliot, Maine, his residence was Ogunquit, Maine.
He was buried 10-Aug-1960 at the First Parish York Cemetery, York, Maine. (180 York Street)
Roger K. Lucas, funeral director.

In the 1920 US Census for Wells, York Co, Maine, ED 140, page 10a is listed Jeremiah and family as follows:
Abode #235, family #236 -
'Handspie'
Handspicker, Jere., head, rents, M, W, 43, Marr, arr: 1910, Alien, b. Can, Can, Can, House Carpenter.
Handspicker, Sarah S., wife, F, W, 37, Marr, arr: 1910, Alien, b. Can, Can, Can,
Handspicker, Meredith, son, M, W, 12, S, 1910, Alien, b. Can, Can, Can,
Handspicker, Frances A., dau., F, W, 9, S, b. ME, Can, Can,
Handspicker, Ruth E., dau., F, W, 7, S, b. ME, Can, Can,
Handspicker, Dorothy B., dau, F, W, 1-6/12, S, b. ME, Can, Can,
Purdy, Frances, m-in-law, F, W, 77, Widow, 1910, Alien, b. Can, Can, Can, no occupation listed.

Burial lot at First Parish Cemetery - Section B (new), Row R, Lot #19, 1 grave lot - #19. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: at Searsmont, Maine, USA. He was born on 4 August 1876 at Mount Pleasant, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of David James (George) Handspiker and Rebecca (Hamm) Ham. Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker married Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy, daughter of Josiah Anthony Purdy and Frances Alberta Brown, on 20 June 1906 at Lansdowne, near Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada. Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker emigrated on 22 September 1910 from From Nova Scotia to Boston, Massachusetts, aboard the Steamer 'Governor Dingley'. He married Mabel W. Fenner, daughter of George Byron Fenner and Winifred Hawes, on 21 November 1933 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA. Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker died on 8 August 1960 at Elliot, Maine, USA, at age 84. He was buried on 10 August 1960 at First Parish Cemetery, York, Maine, USA.

Children of Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker and Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy
Frances Alberta Handspicker+ (living)
Meredith Purdy Handspicker+ b. 3 May 1907, d. Jun 1982
Unnamed Son Handspiker b. 19 Apr 1909, d. 19 Apr 1909
Ruth Elizabeth Handspicker b. 23 Oct 1912, d. Nov 1970
Dorothy Barbara Handspicker (living)

Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy (F)
b. 5 December 1882, d. 11 January 1929
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     Her married name was Handspiker. Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy Digby Courier, 1929, Jan.25 DIED AT SEARSMONT, MAINE Mrs Samantha S. Handspiker, daughter of Josiah and Frances Purdy, passed peacefully away at their home at Searsmont, Maine on Jan. 11th. Mrs. Handspiker was born at Bear River, Digby Co. Dec.5, 1882, Married to Jeremiah of Digby 22 years ago. Moved to America 18 years ago and took up residence in Ogunquit, Maine in 1927moved to Searsmont, Maine. She was ill but three months. She leaves a husband and four children; Meridith, 21, Francis 18, Ruth16, Dorothy 10. She was a member of the Baptist Church since the age of nine, a faithful worker in the Ogunquit Church. Since coming here it truly can be said-----------" Blessed are the Dead who die in the Lord." She was born on 5 December 1882 at Lansdowne, near Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Josiah Anthony Purdy and Frances Alberta Brown. Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy married Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker, son of David James (George) Handspiker and Rebecca (Hamm) Ham, on 20 June 1906 at Lansdowne, near Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy was buried in January 1929 at Searsmont, Maine, USA. She died on 11 January 1929 at Searsmont, Maine, USA, at age 46.

Children of Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy and Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker
Frances Alberta Handspicker+ (living)
Meredith Purdy Handspicker+ b. 3 May 1907, d. Jun 1982
Unnamed Son Handspiker b. 19 Apr 1909, d. 19 Apr 1909
Ruth Elizabeth Handspicker b. 23 Oct 1912, d. Nov 1970
Dorothy Barbara Handspicker (living)

Ruth Elizabeth Handspicker (F)
b. 23 October 1912, d. November 1970
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     Ruth Elizabeth Handspicker Born Wednesday Morning at 2:00am. Born in Ogunquit, birth recorded at Wells, Maine. Father's name on Birth Cert: Jere E. Handspecker. When Ruth passed, her ashes were placed in the same plot as that of her father's. As of August 2004, there had not been a gravemarker at their spot, so working with family to rectify (JWH). She was buried at First Parish Cemetery, York, Maine, USA. She was born on 23 October 1912 at Ogunquit, Maine, USA. She was the daughter of Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker and Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy. Ruth Elizabeth Handspicker died in November 1970 at Boston, Massachusetts, USA, at age 58.

Frances Alberta Handspicker (F)
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     Frances Alberta Handspicker is the daughter of Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker and Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy. Frances Alberta Handspicker married George S. White, son of Frank Silviara White and Carrie (Caroline?) G. (Gularte) Gracia, on 23 January 1943 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Children of Frances Alberta Handspicker and George S. White
Gerald Joseph White (living)
George Daniel White (living)
Ruth Elizabeth White (living)

Dorothy Barbara Handspicker (F)
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     Dorothy Barbara Handspicker is the daughter of Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker and Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy.

Daniel D. Donley (M)
b. February 1862 or December 1862, d. 8 March 1924
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     Daniel D. Donley was naturalized; Carriage Painter. He Scott Farnham lived next to Daniel Donley's house in the mid 1980's in Wheelock. Daniel was never confirmed. Family legend has it that he and his brother John lept out of the wagon or carriage on the way to their confirmation. He later dropped the letters from his surname (Donnelly) because of his changing from Catholicism to Protestantism. Though he raised his family in Protestant churches, you'd not catch them wearing the color orange at ANY time of the year!!! They were Irish Catholics, but U.S. Protestants. He was a BPOE (Elks?) and a 32nd degree Mason. Vermont Vital Records indicate 1863, but Wheelock original records indicate 1862 as birth year.

1889-90 Directory for St. Johnsbury shows Daniel Donley as painter, residing at 40 Spring St. wife 'Mrs. Henrietta J.'
Daniel is listed as Daniel Donnelly, in the 1897 St Johnsbury Directory, as a painter for J.H. Ryan, residing at 21 Central Street (no families in this directory).

Daniel is listed in a 1910-1911 St Johnsbury, Vermont Directory as being a painter for J.H. Ryan. J.H.Ryan was a 'Manufacturer of Carriages and Sleighs - Painting and Repairing. Dealer in Carriage Stock and Buggy Tops. Manufactory - Corner of Railroad and Portland Streets, St Johnsbury, Vermont Telephone: Citizens 22-H.'

Daniel is listed as residing on AsisquaAssisqua Avenue, with 'Mrs. Henrietta, Madelene, Henrietta, Harold, Gerald, Louise, Cedric.' (Mildred was married in 1910, so the fact she's missing from the list of children is accounted for)

In 1920 Census, living in Melrose, Middlesex, Massachusetts, as #24 Union Street. Enumerated 8 Jan 1920, he's listed as age 56, Henrietta as 51. His occupation is listed as 'Garage Superintendent'.

US Census 1900 - Vermont, Caledonia County, Page 14a for Barnet Town, Enumerated 28th of June, Sup. Dist. 274, ED #41, Sheet 14 B dwelling 309, family 325, lines 70-75:

Donley, Daniel, Head, W, M, Feb.1862, 38, M-10, VT, Ire, Ire, Painter (wagon), renting a house. (Barnet Wagon Co)
', Henrietta, Wife, W, F, Dec.1867, 32, M-10, 4, 4, Eng., Eng., Eng.,
', Mildred C., dau., W, F, Jan.1890, 9, S, VT, VT, Eng.,
', Madilene A or N, dau., W, F, Feb.1893, 7, S, VT, VT, Eng.,
', Henrietta E., dau., W, F, Oct.1893, 6, S, VT, VT, Eng.,
', Harold B., son, W, M, Feb.1899, 1, S, VT, VT, Eng.,
The whole family, besides Harold, could read, write and speak English. The three sisters were all enrolled in school the previous year.

In 1920 Census for Melrose, MA, living at 24 Union Street:

Donley, Daniel, Head, Renter, M, W, 56, Marr, b. VT, Ire, Ire, Garage Superintendent
Donley, Henrietta J., Wife, F, W, 51, Marr, arr: 1880, nat. 1890, b. Eng, Eng, Eng.
Donley, Magdalene ?, dau, f, w, 27, S, b. VT, VT, Eng, telephone operator
Donley, Louise L, dau, F, W, 12, S, b. VT, VT, Eng.
Donley, Cedric A., son, M, W, 9, S, b. VT, VT, Eng.

1930 US Census for Malden, MA, living at #22 Harnden Road:

Donnelly, 'Helen' J., Head, Rent, 45/month, radio, F, W, 61, Wd, Eng, Eng, Eng, 1890, Na, None.
Donnelly, Louise M., dau, F, W, 23, S, Eng, Eng, Eng, 1905, Na, Teacher - Public Schools
Donnelly, Cedrich (?Cedrick?), son, M, W, 19, S, VT, Eng, Eng, Clerk - Electric Supply

VERY Interesting to see Louise (my grandmother) listed as b. England with a Naturalization date of 1905! She wasn't even BORN until 1907!!!! Not sure WHAT the problem was with THAT enumerator!

In 1921, Daniel Donley and wife Henrietta lived in Greenfield, MA (MUST have moved in 1920/21, as were in Melrose for 1920 Census). He was manager of G. Enameling Works, and they resided at 10 Pleasant.

In 1923, ditto to above, but add:
Gerald D. Donley employed Springfield, boards at 10 Pleasant Louise M. Donley (Grammy), emp. by Greenfield T & D Corp. boards 10 Pleasant.

Other residents at 10 Pleasant in the 20s were a Patrick M. McAuliffe in 1921 and in 1923, a Mrs. Mattie A. Mann. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\donleyd&h.jpg. He was born in February 1862 or December 1862 at Wheelock, Vermont, USA. He was the son of John (H.) Donnelly and Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher. Daniel D. Donley married Henrietta Julia Brook, daughter of Henry Brook and Amelia Laura Jane Knight George, in 1889 or 1890 at Vermont, USA. Daniel D. Donley was buried in 1924 at Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA. He died on 8 March 1924 at Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA.

Children of Daniel D. Donley and Henrietta Julia Brook
Mildred Kathleen (Katherine) Donley+ b. 6 Jan 1890, d. Oct 1967
Madalene (Madaline) Nancie Donley b. 22 Feb 1892, d. 27 Dec 1965
Henrietta Ernestine Donley+ b. 26 Oct 1893, d. 9 Jan 1977
Harold Brook Donley+ b. 27 Feb 1899, d. Apr 1980
Gerald Daniel Donley+ b. 12 Jan 1901, d. 2 Nov 1970
Louise Mae Donley+ b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 14 Nov 1974
Cedric Arthur Donley+ b. 16 Jun 1910, d. 26 Nov 2006

Henrietta Julia Brook (F)
b. 29 December 1868, d. 3 April 1947
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     Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\donleyd&h.jpg. Henrietta Julia Brook was buried at Malden, Massachusetts, USA. She The street address on her birth certificate is 39 Waddington Street, Stratford, Westham, Essex. Based on 1920 Census of Melrose, Massachusetts, she was 51 in Jan-1920. The record also indicates she arrived in the US in 1880 and became a US citizen in 1890.

As exemplified by information on Daniel (1900 Census), it is imperative, in order for birth dates to be fully confirmed, that birth certificates or baptismal certificates indicating date of birth are required. One year off could be the difference between two entirely different families.

In 1941 Directory of Malden, Henrietta, widow, resided at 46 Gould Ave, where Meredith P. Handspicker and Louise Mae Donley resided until the 1970s, and where Meredith B. & Brian P. Handspicker grew up. Her married name was Donley. She was born on 29 December 1868 at Stratford, Westham, Essex, England. She was the daughter of Henry Brook and Amelia Laura Jane Knight George. Henrietta Julia Brook married Daniel D. Donley, son of John (H.) Donnelly and Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher, in 1889 or 1890 at Vermont, USA. Henrietta Julia Brook was buried in 1947 at Green River Cemetery, Greenfield, Massachusetts, USA. She died on 3 April 1947 at Malden, Massachusetts, USA, at age 78.

Children of Henrietta Julia Brook and Daniel D. Donley
Mildred Kathleen (Katherine) Donley+ b. 6 Jan 1890, d. Oct 1967
Madalene (Madaline) Nancie Donley b. 22 Feb 1892, d. 27 Dec 1965
Henrietta Ernestine Donley+ b. 26 Oct 1893, d. 9 Jan 1977
Harold Brook Donley+ b. 27 Feb 1899, d. Apr 1980
Gerald Daniel Donley+ b. 12 Jan 1901, d. 2 Nov 1970
Louise Mae Donley+ b. 25 Aug 1906, d. 14 Nov 1974
Cedric Arthur Donley+ b. 16 Jun 1910, d. 26 Nov 2006

Bert Elliott West (M)
b. 23 December 1863, d. 14 August 1941
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     Reference: GW, HFWEST-1. Bert Elliott West was naturalized; Miller & Carpenter. He A STORY ABOUT BERT AND ETTA MAY'S JOURNEY WEST

The journey westward to South Dakota of these newly-weds is a saga of
hardship and determination, worthy of a separate volume. They reached their
destination, Royalton, South Dakota, and established a home, a sod house.
They slept on a straw pallet, carried all their water from a well, and
weathered the violent storms which swept 'cross the plains. Their first
child, a daughter (Jessie), was born in this sod house, without benefit of a doctor's
services, since the nearest one was ten miles away. Etta May acted as her own
midwife. The family moved to Meriden, New Hampshire two years later.

During online research of Census records, the 1890 Census for South Dakota, offers us Elliott Monroe West. By that date, Bert and Etta had already returned to New Hampshire, but, until seeing Elliott in that Census, there was no reason to believe he had also gone west with Bert and Etta.

Found family in 1900 US Census for Plainfield, NH, as follows:
Living nearby Frank L. French and his wife, Nettie M. (West)

West, Bert E., head, W, M, Dec-1863, 36, M-15, VT, VT, VT, miller
West, Etta M., wife, W, F, Aug-1864, 35, M-15, 5/5, NH, NH, NH
West, Jessie M., dau, W, F, Sep-1886, 13, S, SD, VT, NH, at school
West, Myrtie G., dau, W, F, Mar-1888, 12, S, NH, VT, NH, at school
West, William H., son, M, W, Mar-1890, 10, S, NH, VT, NH, at school
West, Hazen F., son, W, M, Nov-1893, 6, S, NH, VT, NH
West, Esther V., dau, W, F, Aug-1897, 3, S, NH, VT, NH

There were, in 1900, also two servants in Bert's household (perhaps farm hands):
LANE, Granville, servant, w, m, Apr-1866, 34, S, NH (son of Abial and Mariam of Croydon)
WILDER, William, servant, w, m,, Mar-1833, 67, S, NH. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\bwestfamily.jpg. He was born on 23 December 1863 at Strafford, Orange County, Vermont, USA. He was the son of Elliott Monroe West and Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain. Bert Elliott West married Etta May (Effie) Kimball, daughter of Ira Whittaker Kimball and Jane Onena Stone, on 23 March 1885 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. Bert Elliott West died on 14 August 1941 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, at age 77. He was buried on 18 August 1941 at Mill Cemetery, Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA.

Children of Bert Elliott West and Etta May (Effie) Kimball
Jessie May West+ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 20 May 1932
Myrtie Grace West+ b. 28 Mar 1888, d. 8 Nov 1977
William Henry West+ b. 2 Mar 1890, d. 10 Oct 1972
Hazen Frank West b. 4 Nov 1893, d. 23 Feb 1958
Esther Violet West+ b. 17 Aug 1897, d. 11 Jul 1965
Seth Glenn West+ b. 8 Dec 1902, d. 6 Dec 1985

Etta May (Effie) Kimball (F)
b. 2 August 1864, d. 13 March 1937
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     Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: Unknown GEDCOM info: JPEG Unknown GEDCOM info: C:\BK5\full\Picture\bwestfamily.jpg. Etta May (Effie) Kimball Also seen as 'Ella.' Although Bert lived until 1941, in the 1920 Census, he does NOT appear with Etta in Plainfield. Nor is she listed as 'D' or 'Wd', but merely as 'M', so he was around, just, obviously, not at home. The only two listed of the family in 1920 were Etta and son Seth (age 17). She was listed as a Laundress. Interestingly, her first name in the TRANSCRIBED record appears as 'Eda M.' though looking at the photo of the record, it's fairly easy to make out Etta vice Eda. Seth looks more like 'Sith', which explains why search on his name failed to produce results.

Following obituary is a bit off on dates, but provides some interesting information:

Granite State Free Press, 19-Mar-1937:

Mrs. Etta West - Mrs. Etta West died Saturday morning, March 9 (the 9th was a Tuesday), after a prolonged illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. Elmer Weeden. Mrs. West was taken ill at the home of Alfred E. Lord of Lebanon, for whom she worked for thirteen years, and following a short period in the hospital, she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Weeden, who tenderly cared for her until her death. She was born in 1865, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Kimball of Plainfield. She was married to Bert West in 1884 who lives in Strafford, VT and survives her.She was a member of the Meriden Grange.
She is survived by five children, Mrs. Elmer Weeden, Mrs. Arthur LeClair, of Meriden, William West of Tilton, Hazen West of Southampton, NY, Seth West of Lebanon, a brother, Bruce Kimball, and eleven grandchildren. Reference: GW,HFWEST-1. She was naturalized; Housekeeper. Her married name was West. She was born on 2 August 1864 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. She was the daughter of Ira Whittaker Kimball and Jane Onena Stone. Etta May (Effie) Kimball married Bert Elliott West, son of Elliott Monroe West and Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain, on 23 March 1885 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. Etta May (Effie) Kimball was buried in March 1937 at South end of the Mill Cemetery, Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA. She died on 13 March 1937 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, at age 72.

Children of Etta May (Effie) Kimball and Bert Elliott West
Jessie May West+ b. 21 Sep 1886, d. 20 May 1932
Myrtie Grace West+ b. 28 Mar 1888, d. 8 Nov 1977
William Henry West+ b. 2 Mar 1890, d. 10 Oct 1972
Hazen Frank West b. 4 Nov 1893, d. 23 Feb 1958
Esther Violet West+ b. 17 Aug 1897, d. 11 Jul 1965
Seth Glenn West+ b. 8 Dec 1902, d. 6 Dec 1985

Joel Rilford Fritz (M)
b. 16 February 1863, d. 7 June 1961
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     Joel Rilford Fritz was naturalized; Dentist. He He was buried in the Fairlawn section of the Cemetery in lot 156, next to his wife. There are 4 graves in the plot, 7-10.

From 'Yarmouth, Nova Scotia Past and Present, Vol. 1-2'

Harding & Fritz, dentists, A. C. Harding, J. R. Fritz, July 28, 1893.
Harding & Fritz, A. C. Harding, J. R. Fritz, January 1, 1895.

In the R.G. Dunn directory for 1900, Joel is listed in Yarmouth, Yarmouth, as 'Fritz, J.R. - dentist'

So, we now have the name of at least one of his dentist partners.

1920 US Census for Rhode Island, Providence, Providence, ED# 275, Sheet 7A, enumerated 8 Jan 1920, at #392 Plainfield Street:

Fritz, Joel R., Head, R, M, W, 56, M, 1907, Dental Surgeon
Fritz, Isabel H., Wife, F, W, 52, M, 1908,
Fritz, W. Clifford, Son, M, W, 27, S, 1908, Civil Engineer
Fritz, Carl(e), Son, M, W, 23, S, 1908,
Fritz, W. Otto, Son, M, W, 21, S, 1908,
Fritz, E. Louise, Dau., F, W, 13, S, 1908,

All born Canada. Isabel's father born England, all other parents
born Canada. Looks like Joel first came to US, then followed by rest of family in 1908.

1930 Census, Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, on what looks to be 575 or 545? Pontiac Avenue:

Fritz, Joel R., Head, (rent $70/month), 67, M-25, b. Can., fa: Can. mo: Can., arr: 1907, Doctor of Dentistry.
Isabel H, wife, 53, M-?, b. Can. fa: England, mo: Can., arr: 1908, None,
Otto W., son, 32, S, b. Can, parents Can., arr: 1908, Florist,


From 1910 US Census, for Providence City, Dist. #4, Providence County, Rhode Island, ED# 238, Sheet 2B, lines 71-78, residing at 211 Lowell Avenue, the following:

Fritz, Joel R., Head, 41, m1-22, b. Can, par: Can, Dentist,
', Isabella H., Wife, 43, m1-22, 6/5 b. Can, par: Can, none.
', W. Clifford, son, 18, s, b. Can, par: Can, 'mechanical dentist'.
', Earl G., son, 16, s, b. Can, par: Can, salesman at market.
', Carl F., son, 14, s, b. Can, par: Can, none
', Otto W., son, 12, s, b. Can, par: Can, none
', E. Louise, dau., 3, b. Can, par: Can, none.
Thompson, Mary A., m-in-l, 79, wd, 4/3, b. Can. fa: Ire, mo: Can,

This record indicates that both Isabella and her mother, Mary, each had one child that did not live past infancy. When other Census info used.
It also proves, as previously thought, William Devine was born in Ireland. All in 1910 Census arrived 1908, w/ Joel having arr: 1907.

1901 Canada Census for Yarmouth, Yarmouth Co, NS:

1 67 Fritz Joel R. M Head M Feb 16 1863 38
2 67 Fritz Isabel H. F Wife M Dec 17 1867 33
3 67 Fritz Ernest S. M Son S May 10 1889 11
4 67 Fritz William C. M Son S Feb 14 1892 9
5 67 Fritz Earle G. M Son S Jun 12 1893 7
6 67 Fritz Karl E. T. M Son S Feb 7 1896 5
7 67 Fritz Willis Otto M Son S Apr 2 1898 2

History of the state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Biographical
NY: The American Historical Society, Inc. 1920 pp. 230 - 231:

'JOEL RILFORD FRITZ, D. D. S. -- Barring the implication which a name may convey, both Dr. Fritz and his ancestors for many generations are free from all German relationships, his collateral lines leading into those sterling American families - Slocum, Brown, Banks, and other well-known ancient and honorable New England families. He is a native of Nova Scotia, the younger
son of William Henry and Elizabeth (Banks) Fritz, his father deceased, his mother still living near the old Fritz homestead in Annapolis county, Canada, aged eighty-two. William H. Fritz was a substantial farmer in Annapolis county, and gave his children the advantages of education. They had four children: Emdon, medical specialist at Manchester, N. H; Oscar
M., on homestead; Inghram, deceased; and Joel Rilford, of whom further.

Joel Rilford Fritz was born at the homestead in Annapolis county, N. S., Canada, February 16, 1863. He spent his youth at the home farm, and there was educated in the public schools and a private school, completing the course in the latter in 1881. In 1884, he entered Normal School at Truro, N. S., there qualifying to teach, and receiving his authority at graduation in 1885. He taught before and after his normal training in the public schools of Annapolis county for several years, then decided to use the fund he had accumulated in financing a dental education. He selected Philadelphia Dental College (Philadelphia, Pa.), as his alma mater, and in 1888 was graduated D. D. S. After graduation he began practice at Digby, a port of entry, watering place, and county seat of Digby county, N. S., one hundred and fifty miles west of Halifax, and at the western end of the famous Annapolis basin up which DeMonts sailed in 1604 to found the town that is now Annapolis Royal (old Port Royal). There he remained until the spring of 1893, when he entered practice in a larger town, Yarmouth, in Yarmouth county, then came to Rhode Island, in 1907, locating in Providence, at No. 12 Olneyville Square, where he has successfully continued for the
past eleven years. Dr. Fritz is a public spirited citizen and endorses all things promoting the welfare of the city. He is a member of the West Side Dental Association of Providence, Rhode Island Dental Society, and American Dental Association; is a member of the Masonic order; the Independent Order of Odd Fellows; is an independent in politics, and is a deacon of Broadway Baptist Church, Providence.

Dr. Fritz married in Halifax county, N. S., August 22, 1888, Isabel H. Thompson. They are the parents of five sons and a daughter: Ernest St. Clair, died at the age of thirteen; William Clifford, a civil engineer, graduate of McGill University, Montreal; Earl Gladstone, an architectural draughtsman; Carl Edwin, now a soldier serving in France with the Eighth Canadian Siege Artillery; Willis Otto, a student; a and Elizabeth Louise, a student. William Clifford and Earl Gladstone are now in training (1918) at Toronto, Canada, as members of the Royal air force, and Willis Otto, who is registered from Nova Scotia, will soon answer the call of his country.' He was born on 16 February 1863 at Clarence, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of William Henry Fritz and Mary Elizabeth Banks. Joel Rilford Fritz married Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson, daughter of Joseph Thompson and Mary Ann Devine, on 22 August 1888 at Waverley, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Joel Rilford Fritz married Annie Mary Cochrane on 7 February 1947 at Sussex, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada. Joel Rilford Fritz died on 7 June 1961 at Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 98. He was buried on 12 June 1961 at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Rhode Island, USA.

Children of Joel Rilford Fritz and Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson
Ernest St. Clair Fritz b. 10 May 1889, d. 9 May 1902
William Clifford Fritz+ b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 12 Sep 1973
Earle Gladstone Fritz b. 12 Jun 1893, d. 22 Feb 1975
Carl Edwin Thompson Fritz+ b. 7 Feb 1896, d. 14 Dec 1967
Willis Otto Fritz+ b. 2 Apr 1898, d. 19 Jan 1973
Elizabeth Louise Fritz+ b. 28 Jun 1906, d. 11 Jun 2002

Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson (F)
b. 17 December 1867, d. 16 October 1944
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     Her married name was Fritz. Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson She was buried in the Fairlawn section of the cemetery, in lot 156, in one of four graves recorded as '7-10.'

1901 Canada Census for Yarmouth Town, Yarmouth, NS:

1 67 Fritz Joel R. M Head M Feb 16 1863 38
2 67 Fritz Isabel H. F Wife M Dec 17 1867 33
3 67 Fritz Ernest S. M Son S May 10 1889 11
4 67 Fritz William C. M Son S Feb 14 1892 9
5 67 Fritz Earle G. M Son S Jun 12 1893 7
6 67 Fritz Karl E. T. M Son S Feb 7 1896 5
7 67 Fritz Willis Otto M Son S Apr 2 1898 2

To MY knowledge, Haliburton is not a family name. The only reason I can IMAGINE Sara having such a middle name is out of tribute to a non-family member. If such is the case, the Haliburton honored may have been a descendant of, or, indeed been - Ensign William Hallyburton.

Date : August 24, 1888
County : Saint John
Place : Saint John
Newspaper : Saint John Globe

m. St. John's Episcopal Church, Waverley, N.S., 22nd, by Rev. Wm Ellis, J.R. FRITZ, D.D.S., Digby / Isabel Haliburton THOMPSON d/o late Joseph THOMPSON. She was born on 17 December 1867 at Waverly, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Joseph Thompson and Mary Ann Devine. Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson married Joel Rilford Fritz, son of William Henry Fritz and Mary Elizabeth Banks, on 22 August 1888 at Waverley, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson died on 16 October 1944 at Johnston, Rhode Island, USA, at age 76. She was buried on 19 October 1944 at Highland Memorial Park, Johnston, Rhode Island, USA.

Children of Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson and Joel Rilford Fritz
Ernest St. Clair Fritz b. 10 May 1889, d. 9 May 1902
William Clifford Fritz+ b. 14 Feb 1892, d. 12 Sep 1973
Earle Gladstone Fritz b. 12 Jun 1893, d. 22 Feb 1975
Carl Edwin Thompson Fritz+ b. 7 Feb 1896, d. 14 Dec 1967
Willis Otto Fritz+ b. 2 Apr 1898, d. 19 Jan 1973
Elizabeth Louise Fritz+ b. 28 Jun 1906, d. 11 Jun 2002

David James (George) Handspiker (M)
b. 18 April 1834, d. 22 September 1922
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     David James (George) Handspiker married Rebecca (Hamm) Ham, daughter of Peter M. (Ham) Hamm and Mary Ann 'Polly' Peck, Bef ORE 1859. David James (George) Handspiker was naturalized; Butcher. He Youngest son of Conrad, he had a long, white beard and dark hair. No idea where the 'George' comes from, unless either Conrad or William had another David (son) with that middle name. On David's death certificate, it lists his date of birth as 18-April, though this was previously believe to be his date of baptism. It also lists his parents as Conrad Handspiker and Jane Van Tassell, and his surviving spouse as Lylian Hansdpiker. So, we now know that David remarried sometime after Rebecca died, to a Lylian. More research to come, no doubt!

His death certificate registration number is: 1922-02-067192

On his baptism record, parents listed as Conrad and Jane.

Listing in 1901 Canada Census for Culloden, Digby, NS:

43 77 Handspiker David M Head M Apr 18 1834 67
44 77 Handspiker Lilly F Wife M 1864 36
45 77 Handspiker Alice F Daughter S Sep 1865 35
46 77 Handspiker Sadie F Daughter S 1885 15. He was born on 18 April 1834 at Mount Pleasant, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of Conrad Handlespiker and Jane Vantassel. David James (George) Handspiker was baptized on 25 May 1834 at Trinity Anglican Church, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. He married Lylian (Lillie or Lily Kenney) Kenny on 31 December 1894 at Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada. David James (George) Handspiker died on 22 September 1922 at Mount Pleasant, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 88.

Children of David James (George) Handspiker and Rebecca (Hamm) Ham
David Freeman Handspiker b. 15/16-DEC-1867/69/70, d. 31 May 1943
Mary Jane Handspiker+ b. 1859, d. 1933
Alice Dorinda Handspiker b. 23 Sep 1867
Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker+ b. 4 Aug 1876, d. 8 Aug 1960
George M. Handspiker+ b. 1880

Child of David James (George) Handspiker and Lylian (Lillie or Lily Kenney) Kenny
Sadie Handspiker b. 1885

Rebecca (Hamm) Ham (F)
b. 1833, d. 16 April 1893
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     Rebecca (Hamm) Ham married David James (George) Handspiker, son of Conrad Handlespiker and Jane Vantassel, Bef ORE 1859. Rebecca (Hamm) Ham Rebecca was born as 'Hamm' and baptized as 'Hamm', but later changed the spelling to 'Ham', or, at least that is how it was recorded on children's birth records. She was baptized the same day as her sister Lavinia and brother William. She was buried at Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada. Her married name was Handspiker. She was born in 1833 at Lansdowne, near Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Peter M. (Ham) Hamm and Mary Ann 'Polly' Peck. Rebecca (Hamm) Ham was baptized on 23 November 1846 at Clements, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She died on 16 April 1893.

Children of Rebecca (Hamm) Ham and David James (George) Handspiker
David Freeman Handspiker b. 15/16-DEC-1867/69/70, d. 31 May 1943
Mary Jane Handspiker+ b. 1859, d. 1933
Alice Dorinda Handspiker b. 23 Sep 1867
Jeremiah Ellis Handspiker+ b. 4 Aug 1876, d. 8 Aug 1960
George M. Handspiker+ b. 1880

Josiah Anthony Purdy (M)
b. 11 July 1839, d. 18 February 1906
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     Josiah Anthony Purdy married Frances Alberta Brown, daughter of Seth Brown and Jane Elizabeth Snow, Bef ORE 1865. Josiah Anthony Purdy was naturalized; Carpenter/Farmer. He From Henry Mabie, of Nashua, New Hampshire: He lists Edmund Purdy and Rebecca Gillette, as Josiah's parents. But his line stops there, as James Russell Purdy and Eliza Ann Gilliat are from a line that appeared more thoroughly researched, am sticking with that line. Mr. Mabie's list of children is: Frances (poss Frances Amelia 'Emma'),Mary (possibly Clorine?), Alice, Clarence, Eliza, Fred, Alberta, Jennie, Delice, and Sarah.

Josiah's naturalization record says he lived at 51 Amerdine Street in Boston,
When he was naturalized on 9-oct-1899 his cert # was 246-65. It also states
That he arrived in Boston from Digby on or about 20 April 1887, which would
Mean that Samantha was born in Nova Scotia, not Dorchester. He stated his declaration
to become a citizen on 30 Mar 1894.

From 1881 Canada Census for Hillsburgh, Digby County, Nova Scotia:

Josiah PURDY M Male English 40 Nova Scotia Farmer Baptist
Frances PURDY M Female English 32 Nova Scotia Baptist
Allie PURDY Female English 16 Nova Scotia Baptist
Clarance PURDY Female English 14 Nova Scotia Baptist
Fred O PURDY Male English 10 Nova Scotia Baptist
Eliza M PURDY Female English 7 Nova Scotia Baptist
Alburty PURDY Female English 4 Nova Scotia Baptist
Jenny M PURDY Female English 2 Nova Scotia Baptist

Based on the 1881 Census, it may very well be that the twins, Mary and Emma, died young. He Josiah's naturalization record says he lived at 51 Amerdine Street in Boston, when naturalized on 9-Oct-1899. His certificate number was 246-65. It also states that he arrived in Boston from Digby on or about 20-Apr-1887, which would meant that Samantha was born in Nova Scotia, not Dorchester (as originally listed). He stated his declaration to become a US citizen on 30-Mar-1894. He was buried at Lansdowne, near Bear River, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was born on 11 July 1839 at Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of James Russell Purdy and Eliza Ann Gilliat. Josiah Anthony Purdy died on 18 February 1906 at Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 66.

Children of Josiah Anthony Purdy and Frances Alberta Brown
Alice J. Purdy b. 1 Dec 1864
Clarence Byron Purdy b. 21 Oct 1866
Mary Purdy b. 16 Nov 1868, d. Bef ORE 1881
Emma Purdy b. 16 Nov 1868
Frederick Osborne Purdy+ b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 8 Oct 1916
Eliza May Purdy b. 25 Mar 1874
Alberta Louella Purdy b. 30 Sep 1876
Jennie Maud Purdy b. 27 Sep 1877
Delice Elizabeth Purdy+ b. 9 Jul 1881
Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy+ b. 5 Dec 1882, d. 11 Jan 1929

Frances Alberta Brown (F)
b. 6 June 1841, d. after 1920
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     Frances Alberta Brown married Josiah Anthony Purdy, son of James Russell Purdy and Eliza Ann Gilliat, Bef ORE 1865. Frances Alberta Brown Listed as Frances Purday, age 77, in 1920 US Census and residing with Sarah Samantha Purdy, daughter, and her husband Jeremiah Handspicker in Wells, Maine, USA. She had, apparently, come with the family on the Governor Dingley around 1910, since Josiah had passed in 1906, that makes perfect sense.

There have also been a few occasions where I've seen F. Alberta as F. Amelia. Until I can get ahold of an actual birth record, I'll leave it as Alberta. Original line for F.A. was from Ruth Handspicker (late in life), and took a slightly different 'path.' She had F.A.'s ancestry as ? Brown and Sarah Snow, then, Benj. Snow and Jane ?, then Henry Snow and ?, and, lastly, John Snow. These were from a quickly drawn chart and may have SOME validity. Worthy of consideration, even though I believe the ancestry on these pages is the correct lineage.

Wondering if Frances was the 'F.A. Purdy' listed in 1900 Directory for NS, that lists that F.A. as in Bear River and running a Livery? Her married name was Purdy. She was born on 6 June 1841 at Nova Scotia, Canada. She was the daughter of Seth Brown and Jane Elizabeth Snow. Frances Alberta Brown died after 1920 at York County, Maine, USA.

Children of Frances Alberta Brown and Josiah Anthony Purdy
Alice J. Purdy b. 1 Dec 1864
Clarence Byron Purdy b. 21 Oct 1866
Mary Purdy b. 16 Nov 1868, d. Bef ORE 1881
Emma Purdy b. 16 Nov 1868
Frederick Osborne Purdy+ b. 4 Apr 1871, d. 8 Oct 1916
Eliza May Purdy b. 25 Mar 1874
Alberta Louella Purdy b. 30 Sep 1876
Jennie Maud Purdy b. 27 Sep 1877
Delice Elizabeth Purdy+ b. 9 Jul 1881
Sarah Samantha 'Mattie' Purdy+ b. 5 Dec 1882, d. 11 Jan 1929

John (H.) Donnelly (M)
b. February 1827, d. 31 May 1901
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     John (H.) Donnelly was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Northfield, Vermont, USA. He was naturalized; Farmer/Teamster. He Based on Death record, he MAY have been born 28/29-Feb-1827, as no 'days' were listed. Either that, or family knew he was born in Feb, but not the day.

Certificate of Death - John Donley 5/31/1901 BK 3 PG 253 (parents on this one are Daniel & Mary (Herlihy?) Donley)
There was ANOTHER John Donnelly b. 1830, d. 1901 at RUTLAND, VT, but that was a different John (the blacksmith). Previous dates listed for him, in error. Current date of death of 31-May-1901, age 74 years and 3 months is from Northfield, VT, certificate of Death for State of Vermont. Middle initial 'H' taken from Vital Records of child(ren). Date from 1900 Census of Feb-1827 matches age on death certificate, as well. As for whether he was christened on 03-Oct-1828 at Newry, County Down, is a very LONG shot, given that record indicates a father named John, whereas John's death record indicates a father named Daniel (though if proves to be David, handwriting on certificate is 'sloppy' enough for such a consideration. He was, by his death record, born in County Cork.

ONE source indicates John Donnelly (who married Sarah Gallagher) was born in Newry, County Down, Ireland (hence listing of baptismal/christening date). Until secondary source is found, am listing these individuals this way, more as a placeholder in case secondary source proves primary to be correct.

The Feb-1827 birth date for 'senior' is taken from the 1900 Census. Earlier and later census records vary.

From Northfield News, 04-Jun-1901:

1. 'Card of Thanks - We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father; also to the undertakers Chase & Roys for their efficient services - Mrs. John Donley and Family

2. 'John Donley, 73 years old, died Friday evening at 11:30 at his home in this village, of cancer of the stomach. He had been confined to the bed for four months, for a couple of years before he had been in failing health. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Annie, wife of John Cannon and four sons; Daniel of Barnet, M.H. at Montpelier, John of Barre, and Alfred of this place. Also one brother, Michael of Moretown. Mr. Donley was born in Ireland, emigrating to this country while yet a young man; some 10 years since he removed from Wheelock to Northfield, which has since been his home. By occupation he was a farmer. The funeral service was held in the Catholic Church (St Johns) yesterday (3-Jun) forenoon at nine o'clock, and burial was in the new Catholic cemetery.'

The above obituary offers only solid confirmation that Michael and John Donley/Donelly/Donnelly were indeed brothers. Furthermore, it brings the Cronin/Herlihy question into being. It also means, based on Michael's obituary, that he and John had a brother and sister, who remained in Ireland and were living as of 1917, when Michael died ('survived by a sister and brother in Ireland').

There is another Donnelly, 'Ann Donolly' in the 1860 US Census for Northfield, VT. IF, big IF, John came to the US with a sister, she would be a good fit. She was born @1830, a single 'domestic' in the home of William L. Black, a 32 year-old carpenter, b. VT. Michael, the supposed younger brother, did not arrive in US until about 1856/57, and can't locate him in 1860, either. Likely they were in rather mobile states, at least until John settled in Wheelock. Was he first in Boston? It's surely possible. In fact, a Sarah Gallagher, age 18 in 1860 Census for Ward 5, Boston, is a name/age fit (could be another Sarah, but it does offer the remote possibility that the couple may have met and married in the Boston area, and shortly thereafter removed to Wheelock, where it seems all the kids were born. If it ever proves to be the right Sarah, she was living in the home of Ernest and Maria A. Murphy.

Can not recall where the 'H.' came from, though if accurate, could easily stand for Henry. By Census of 1870, lived in Wheelock, Vermont. Value of his real estate was $1500 and value of personal estate was $1018. Census lists family as follows: John ae 38, Occupation-Farmer, Sarah ae 27, Occupation-Housekeeper, Daniel D. ae 7, male, Iverness ae 4, male, John ae 2, male, James A. ae 4 months, male. This could possibly correlate with ONE naturalization record on A John D. born 1835 (not 1832!) in Country Cork, Ireland, Arriving US Oct-1852, Date of Naturalization. It does not, however, correlate with his birth year of 1827.

The date of aforesaid John Donnelly's (Donnally on record) naturalization, is listed as 29 Aug 1867 with certificate # of Vol 2 page 83 (1). It was filed in the Caledonia county court house in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Looking at the 1860 census for both Wheelock and St. Johnsbury, only one Donnelly was found, it was a Joanna d. who resided (at age 22) with the Hastings family. She was listed as born in Ireland (this would put her birth as 1838, a slight possibility she was of the same family as John ?????????

Some John Donnelly possibles...
A John D. Came across on the 'Washington Irving', into Boston, MA. If on the Washington Irving, then he arrived in U.S. on 03-Jan-1850 and was, by ship record, a boot maker, at age 18, and chose to reside in Roxbury, upon arrival, with other Donnellys. John's birth date is most likely late 1820s.

Surely a different one listed in a 'Searching for Relatives' column:
7 June 1851 (looking for) JOHN DONNELLY, from parish Laughgall, townland Ballamagarnedy, co. Armagh, who sailed from Glasgow and landed in New York a year ago last fall. Any information respecting him will be thankfully received by his uncle, ARTHUR DONNELLY, Brunswick, Maine. Volume II: 1851 - 1853

Cedric Arthur Donley seems to remember that the Donnelly and Galleher families emigrated from county Kerry in the 1800's (about 1850) on son Manus' death certificate, was listed as John H. (probably for Henry).

DEATH RECORD:
Be careful. There were at least two John Donnellys who died in 1901. OUR John Donnelly died in Northfield, NOT in Rutland or elsewhere. His Northfield record clearly indicates a birth date of Feb-1827, and death in May-1901.

There is a VERY STRONG possibility that John had a brother 'Michael' as there was one in Northfield/Wheelock area (1836-1917, married to Katherine Meehan 1838-1917) who did a lot of land trading with John in 1858-1863 timeframe. Need to check if two brothers came over in the same ship, John and Michael. This could actually help. Then again, could just be cousins or share a common name?

In 1870 Census for Wheelock, New Caledonia County, Vermont, the following Donnelly family is listed:

John, age 38, Farmer with real estate valued at 1500 and personal estate, 1018. b. Ireland
Sarah, age 27, keeping house, b. Ireland.
Daniel D., age 7, b. VT
Iverness, age 4, b. VT
John, age 2, b. VT
James A, age 4months, b. VT.

1880 US Census for Wheelock, Caledonia, Vermont p. 270a?

John DONLEY Self M Male W 47 IRELAND Farmer IRELAND IRELAND
Sarah DONLEY Wife M Female W 37 IRELAND Keeping House IRELAND IRELAND
Daniel DONLEY Son S Male W 17 VT Farm Laborer IRELAND IRELAND
Mannis DONLEY Dau S Female W 14 VT At Home IRELAND IRELAND
John DONLEY Son S Male W 12 VT At Home IRELAND IRELAND
Alfred DONLEY Son S Male W 10 VT IRELAND IRELAND
Anna J DONLEY Dau S Female W 5 VT IRELAND IRELAND


Believe the 1900 Census provides the most accurate information on this family. It finally gives a years of birth for Sarah of 1842, matching her death record which would indicate Dec-1841 - it even shows that John was born in 1827, not into the 1830's at all. It also gives us their years of arrival in this country:

US Census 1900 - Vermont, Washington County, Roll 1695 Book 1, Page 197a, Northfield Township, Northfield Village, Enumerated the 6th of June, 1900, Supervisor's Distric 274, ED #234, Sheet 4B, dwelling 87, family 103, lines 55-58:

Donley, John, Head, W, M, Feb.1827, 73, M-39, -, -, Ireland, Ireland, Ireland, 1848-52, Na., Teamster, -, -, No, No, Yes, R, -, H, -.
', Sarah G, Wife, W, F, Dec.1842, 57, M-39, 6/5, Ireland, Ireland, Ireland, 1851-49, -, None, -, -, Yes, No, Yes, -----
', John Jr., Son, W, M, Jan.1868, 32, S, VT, Ire, Ire, Painter, -, 0, Yes, Yes, Yes, ----
', James A., Son, W, M, Feb.1870, 30, S, VT, Ire, Ire, Painter, -, 0, Yes, Yes, Yes, ----

From this we know a few things. First, that John Sr. couldn't read or write. That Sarah could read but not write. That their sons could both manage reading AND writing and did not attend school in the past year (hope not!). We now know that John arrived in 1848, at the age of @21, and that Sarah arrived in 1851, at the age of only 9 or 10. However, that fits with her arriving with her father. This may help in later identifying WHERE they originated in Ireland. I think, because of John's inability to read or write, and Sarah's inability to write, we find explanation in the varying listings for dates of birth. On 1870 Census, John is 38, so would have birth year of 1832. On his headstone it reads 1830-1901. My suspicion is that he KNEW he was born somewhere between 1827 and 1832, but not sure. Same might hold true and help explain the 1841-1849 birth year range for Sarah! We also know that, at least come 1900, John was renting a house (R, H). Also, in 1920 Census record for Manus (son), it shows Sarah as arriving in 1857, not 1851, and naturalized in 1861 (not indicated by 1900 Census). IF her actual arrival year was closer to 1857, then PERHAPS the family story of she and John marrying in Ireland, him coming to the US to find prosperous work then sending for her, but her not wanting to wait, coming over on her own... well, if she arrived in 1857, surely she was but 15 or 16, even then. She'd have been one tough cookie!

Although some claim John and Sarah were married in 1860 in Washington County, Vermont, there is no such record at the state archives. Whether or not the local town would have this information is still something to check into. Wheelock, most likely, or possibly even Northfield?

Here is a brief chronology of the Donnelly land transactions in Wheelock, Vermont, From 1858 to 1869:

18-Mar-1839 Abner Bean is allotted lots 109+110 in original land sale.

31-May-1841 Benjamin Bean acquires lots 109+110 from his father Abner

06-Sep-1858 Benjamin Bean sells 109+110 to John Dannaly of St Johnsbury and Michael Dannaly of Wheelock for $1,000 total acres +/- 100. (NOTE - In 1858, John was 'of St. Johnsbury')

06-Sep-1858 John and Michael Donnelly mortgage the lots to Benjamin Bean for $1,000 payable in installments of 200/100/200/100/200/200 dollars, paid in full by 25-Nov-1862 at 1:00 pm.

30-Jun-1863 Michael Donley sells his half of 109+110 to John Donley for $500

14-Jul-1863 a mortgage deed from John to Michael Donley - $500 paid by Michael to John for 'half of all the land that I own'. A note on the bottom indicates that Michael 'discharge this mortgage deed' on 28-dec-1865.

28-Dec-1865 a mortgage from John and Sarah Donely (both of Wheelock) to a Barzilla S. Wheeler (a banker type is my guess) $200.00 for 'one individuals half of what we owe on lots 109+110'... It was paid in full on 03-Feb-1866 at 3:00 pm

20-Nov-1869 sale of land for taxes by public notice indicates that all 100 acres of John and Sarah's land went to a James McGaffery for $1.38 taxes owed upon it. This James McGaffery bought a total of more than 933 acres for around $70.00 that day. The question is, whether it was more of a loan on the part of Mr. McGaffery and whether or not John and Sarah ever got that land back, because in the 1870 census, he had $1500 land and $1018 other for assets.

Name: John Donnelly
Year: 1830-1901
Place: Vermont
Source Publication Code: 5900.10
Primary Immigrant: Donnelly, John
Annotation: Most are time spans between date of birth and date of death; some are just date of death with place of burial. Place of origin, gravestone inscriptions, and name and location of cemetery may also be provided. Extensive historical data is also provided.
Source Bibliography: MURPHY, RONALD CHASE AND JANICE CHURCH MURPHY. Irish Famine Immigrants in the State of Vermont, Gravestone Inscriptions. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Co., Inc., 2000. 723p.
Page: 355

FYI, in 1870, John Donnelly and family resided next door to Benjamin Bean, b. @1821, VT, and wife, Joanna/Joan, b. @1827, Canada. Wonder how Benjamin related to David? The Wheelock Map shows David Bean on lot 20 (no idea how old map is), in the upper right-hand corner of Wheelock, where the eastern border line (running near due north) just starts to cut northwest.

In 1860 for Benjamin, the family enumerated just before him (as Donnelly was in 1870) is that of David Bean (b. @1817), and his wife, Abigail (b. @1810), and his son, William W. (b. @1845)! (Transcribed as 'Beau')

1850, there are Benjamin, Joseph, and David Bean, all on same page.

ONLY Bean listed in 1840 is Abner Bean, in Wheelock.

Suspect the plot J. Donnelly purchased was same as that on town plot map for David Bean. If so, the town map shows the eastern border of Wheelock goes pretty straight, south - north. Near the top of that border, the border turns northwest. Just as it turns is the location of David Bean's house on lot 20, of whatever year the map was drawn.

Town Map of 1875 reveals the following...

John Donnelly's property in 1875, was on Road 59, which is now Stannard Mountain Road. His property was about 4,000 feet southwest from the intersection that now appears to be a four-way between S. Wheelock Road, Sherburne Road, Blakely Road, and Stannard Mtn Road. From that intersection to Town Highway 38 (or Ida Mtn Rd) appears to be 2,000 feet, and that is roughly the halfway point to J. Donnelly's place, traveling in that direction, away from Wheelock, John's place would be on the right or west side of Stannard Mountain Road. Given descriptions of the terrain, I could only suppose it remains a single property, these days... MAYBE two. There was, at least in 1875, as school at the corner of this 4-way intersection. Be interesting to find out if there still is one there.

-- Stannard Mountain Road, which connects Greensboro Bend with Lyndon. Off Vermont 16 (east of Greensboro) the Stannard Mountain Road winds south of Wheelock Mountain and provides plenty of offshoot dirt roads...

1860, perhaps John Donnelly was still of St. Johnsbury! Record of sales in 1858, indicate he was from there when he purchased, with Michael, lands from Benjamin Bean (who lived on Stannard Mtn Rd. at the TH-38 or Ida Mtn Rd turnoff. Sadly, the only John that seems to fit is John Dea, married to Sarah, he was b. 1830, she was born 1836, had a son, James, b. 1858. Not a likely match, though quite close. Since Sarah lost at least one daughter in 1865, and listed herself as '6/5' in 1900 Census, unless she missed counting the daughter, since she only lived a day or so, and therefore counted this James as the lost child in 1900 Census. Seriously, my educated opinion is that neither Michael OR John was enumerated in 1860 in VT. He was born in February 1827 at County Cork, Ireland. He was the son of Daniel Donnelly and Mary (Cronin or Herlihy). John (H.) Donnelly emigrated from 1847 to 1850 from Ireland to USA. He married Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher, daughter of John Galleher, circa 1861 at Vermont or Massachusetts, USA. John (H.) Donnelly died on 31 May 1901 at Northfield, Washington County, Vermont, USA, at age 74.

Children of John (H.) Donnelly and Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher
Daniel D. Donley+ b. Feb 1862 or Dec 1862, d. 8 Mar 1924
Female Donnelly b. 11 Mar 1865, d. 11 Mar 1865
Margie Donnelly b. 11 Mar 1865, d. 14 Mar 1865
Manus Henry Donnelly+ b. 31 Mar 1866, d. 4 Dec 1936
John Arthur Donnelly b. Jan 1868, d. 9 Jul 1950
James Alfred (Alvord) Donnelly b. 12 Feb 1870, d. 7 May 1941
Anna (Hannah\Annie) J. Donnelly+ b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 29 Sep 1901

Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher (F)
b. 24 December 1841, d. 11 January 1930
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     Her married name was Donnelly. Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher She listed 6 children born in 1900 and 1910 Census, 5 living in 1900, 4 living in 1910. If so, and given known information on those living in 1900, and many after 1910, would have to presume her youngest daughter, Hannah, passed away between 1900 and 1910.

Her burial certificate listed her as Sarah G. Donnelly. VRs on children indicate at least four spellings of surname: Galaher, Gallagher, Galagher, and Galleher.

Census records indicate her birth year as 1843, but death certificate indicates 1849. This would be possible if 27 was penmanship mistake for 21, and if she was 17 years younger than her husband, and if she was not yet 16 when her first child was born. In immigrants index supp. 1991, a Sarah Gallagher arrived St John, New Brunswick in 1848 from Derry Port, Ireland?

Sarah who arrived St. John, New Brunswick, in 1848 is NOT the correct one, source is... Baker, Dessie, Editor, 'Emigrants From Derry Port, 1847-9', Apollo, pa: Closson printers,
1985, 107 pp. Sarah G. is listed on p. 55.

We DO know that Sarah arrived in the US in 1852, according to 1910 US Census, living with son James A. or Alfred J. While, according to 1900 Census, she arrived in 1851. Need to check out Archive info.

Research trip to Vermont on 29-30 April 1993 yielded the following:
Full death certificate. - lived at 35 Prospect street when died. Her son John
Donnelly made the report. Her father was John Galleher born County Cork, Ireland.
She was born in Cork, also. She died of cerebral 'hemorrhage', w/ a contributing cause listed as arteriosclerosis. She died 11-Jan-1930 listed age 88 yrs and 18 days, which figures birth date as 24-Dec-1841, but listed on form as 184(5)9. She is listed as burial, cremation, or removal at Northfield, Vermont, 13-jan-1930 with John Holland as the undertaker. It is quite likely that she IS buried with her husband, John, and that possibly the 'log' is her marker.

In 1920 Census, was likely the Sarah, mother, living with Manus (son) and family. The following is listed for Sarah - Sarah, Mother, 77, widowed (1857 [51?] arrival in US, naturalized 1861). Would put birthyear between 1842 and 1843. She was born on 24 December 1841 at County Cork, Ireland. She was the daughter of John Galleher. Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher emigrated in 1851 or 1852 from From New Brunswick, Canada to USA. She married John (H.) Donnelly, son of Daniel Donnelly and Mary (Cronin or Herlihy), circa 1861 at Vermont or Massachusetts, USA. Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher died on 11 January 1930 at Montpelier, Vermont, USA, at age 88. She was buried on 13 January 1930 at Calvary Cemetery, Northfield, Vermont, USA.

Children of Sarah Anne (Galleher\Galaher) Gallagher and John (H.) Donnelly
Daniel D. Donley+ b. Feb 1862 or Dec 1862, d. 8 Mar 1924
Female Donnelly b. 11 Mar 1865, d. 11 Mar 1865
Margie Donnelly b. 11 Mar 1865, d. 14 Mar 1865
Manus Henry Donnelly+ b. 31 Mar 1866, d. 4 Dec 1936
John Arthur Donnelly b. Jan 1868, d. 9 Jul 1950
James Alfred (Alvord) Donnelly b. 12 Feb 1870, d. 7 May 1941
Anna (Hannah\Annie) J. Donnelly+ b. 8 Jun 1875, d. 29 Sep 1901

Henry Brook (M)
b. 10 March 1844, d. 1927
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     Henry Brook 1871 England Census for West Ham, All Saints, West Ham, Essex, England:

BROOK:

Henry, age 27, b. @1844, head, b. Ratcliff, Middlesex, England
Amelia, age 23, b. @1848, wife, b. Marylebone, Middlesex, England
Henrietta J., age 2, b. @1869, dau, b. Stratford, Essex, England
Alfred H., age 3m, b. @1871, son, b. Stratford, Essex, England

Street address when born was 121 Cock Hill, Ratcliffe, Stepney, Middlesex, England. Naturalization Records shows him arriving in US in Aug-1880, and being naturalized 16-Jul-1890 at Caledonia Court House, St. Johnsbury, Vermont. The certificate number is listed as Vol. 3, P. 53 (1) (May be 'Fol' vice 'Vol').

1900 US Census for St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT, SD ?E 74, ED#52,
Sheet 11B, lines 76-81, dweling 218, family 236:

Brook, Henry, Head, W, M, Mar?-1844, 56, M-33, Eng, Eng, Eng, Arr: 1880-19, Na, Blacksmith, owns home.
Brook, Amelia, wife, W, F, Sep-1846, 53, M-33, 14/8, Eng, Eng, Eng, Arr: 1880-19, none
Brook, Charles H., son, W, M, Oct-1882, 17, S, VT, Eng, Eng, at school
Brook, Jessica, C?, dau., W, F, Jun-1886, 14, S, VT, Eng, Eng, at school
Brook, Mark G., son, W, M, Apr-1888, 10, S, VT, Eng, Eng, at school

This means that 6 children, still living, are not living at home.Lillian, Henrietta, Martha, Fabian, Beatrice, Septimus (have record) that's six

Children dying prior: Alfred-1871, Oscar-1873, Christina-1881, Zillah-1891, Daniel-1898 that's five

Charles Harper Brook, listed as b. 1882, while my website shows 1893.. could be typo on my part. Will have to confirm with SSDI.

Following is an extract from WFT Vol 100, Tree 126: - Contributor David S. Brook, Medina, OH

Henry Brook, b. 1838, England

Children:

Beatrus Brook ?
Mark Brook
Madeline Brook
Charles Brook
Louise Brook
Fabian Brook (b. 1878, Canada, d. 1957, Orlando, FL)
marr: Fannie Elizabeth Sanborn, 7-Jan-1903, Malden, MA
Septimus Victor Brook (b. 28-Jun-1889 d. May-1977 - No Wife Listed)


Child of Fabian & Fannie listed as follows:

Philip Sanborn Brook (b. 4-Feb-1908, Malden, MA in 1954 was first TV Anchor
for Orlando Channel 6 (WDBO), married Juanita in 1954 in Orlando, FL, he
died 06-Dec-2001 in Kissimmee, FL
marr: (1) Juanita Ann Bennett b. in WV died in Orlando
marr: (2) Evelyn Lucy Lynd. He was naturalized; Forgeman. He was born on 10 March 1844 at Ratcliffe, Stepney, Middlesex, England. He was the son of Henry James Brook and Julia Watson. Henry Brook married Amelia Laura Jane Knight George, daughter of Mark George and Amelia 'Emily' Knight, on 24 September 1866 at Church of Saint Thomas, London, England. Henry Brook died in 1927 at Vermont, USA.

Children of Henry Brook and Amelia Laura Jane Knight George
Lillian Alpha Brook b. 9 Aug 1867, d. 24 Jul 1902
Henrietta Julia Brook+ b. 29 Dec 1868, d. 3 Apr 1947
Alfred Henry Brook b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 18 Jun 1871
Oscar Brook b. 18 May 1872, d. 16 Apr 1873
Martha Rachel Brook b. 25 Dec 1873, d. 1939
Christina Amelia Brook b. 8 Oct 1875, d. 13 May 1881
Fabian Henry Brook+ b. 29 Nov 1877, d. Jul 1956
Beatrice Elizabeth Brook b. 26 Aug 1879, d. 1960
Daniel Willoughby Brook b. 24 Jul 1881, d. 27 Jan 1898
Charles Harper Brook b. 16 Oct 1883, d. Jun 1964
Jessica Cecily Brook b. 28 Feb 1886, d. 1978
Mark George Brook+ b. 17 Apr 1888
Septimus Victor Brook+ b. 28 Jun 1889, d. May 1977
Zillah Brook b. Jan 1891, d. Jan 1891

Amelia Laura Jane Knight George (F)
b. 25 September 1847, d. 1908
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     Her married name was Brook. Amelia Laura Jane Knight George was born on 25 September 1847 at Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England. She was the daughter of Mark George and Amelia 'Emily' Knight. Amelia Laura Jane Knight George married Henry Brook, son of Henry James Brook and Julia Watson, on 24 September 1866 at Church of Saint Thomas, London, England. Amelia Laura Jane Knight George died in 1908 at St Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA.

Children of Amelia Laura Jane Knight George and Henry Brook
Lillian Alpha Brook b. 9 Aug 1867, d. 24 Jul 1902
Henrietta Julia Brook+ b. 29 Dec 1868, d. 3 Apr 1947
Alfred Henry Brook b. 8 Jan 1871, d. 18 Jun 1871
Oscar Brook b. 18 May 1872, d. 16 Apr 1873
Martha Rachel Brook b. 25 Dec 1873, d. 1939
Christina Amelia Brook b. 8 Oct 1875, d. 13 May 1881
Fabian Henry Brook+ b. 29 Nov 1877, d. Jul 1956
Beatrice Elizabeth Brook b. 26 Aug 1879, d. 1960
Daniel Willoughby Brook b. 24 Jul 1881, d. 27 Jan 1898
Charles Harper Brook b. 16 Oct 1883, d. Jun 1964
Jessica Cecily Brook b. 28 Feb 1886, d. 1978
Mark George Brook+ b. 17 Apr 1888
Septimus Victor Brook+ b. 28 Jun 1889, d. May 1977
Zillah Brook b. Jan 1891, d. Jan 1891

Elliott Monroe West (M)
b. 17 October 1843, d. 25 November 1906
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     Reference: HFWEST-1. Elliott Monroe West Some sources indicate Elliott may have been born in Strafford, VT.

At 20, mustered into Company 'G', 9th Regiment, Vermont Infantry (10SEP1864) on 6JAN1865 transferred to Company 'H'. Discharged on 16 MAY 1865 at Balfour US Army Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Further records found through Ancestry.com:

Elliott West
Residence: Strafford, Vermont
Occupation:
Service Record:
Enlisted as a Private on 02 September 1864
Enlisted in Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment Vermont on 02 September
1864.
Mustered out Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment Vermont on 16 May 1865

Pension form filled was also filled out by Samantha E. West as widow, in Dec-1906.
It claimed he was also in Company H, at some point. Application No. 859,528, Certificate No. 623,974 (filed in NH).

South Dakota Census for 1890:
WEST, ELLIOTT M.
State: SD Year: 1890
County: Miner County
Record Type:
Township: Newdon Township
Page: 002
Database: SD 1890 Veterans Schedule

There is the story of Bert and Etta going to South Dakota, which is entered with the notes on Bert Elliott. Since the Census entry is for a Veteran's Schedule, and the listing is for Elliott M. West, this could NOT be Bert, but his father. Does that mean that Bert and Etta were accompanied west by other members of the family?

This family appears in the 1880 Census for Ely, Orange County, Vermont, on page 92b, as follows:

Eleas WEST Self M Male W 36 VT Farmer VT VT
Dimantha WEST Wife M Female W 37 VT Keeping House VT NH
Burt E. WEST Son S Male W 16 VT At Home VT VT
George W. WEST Son S Male W 14 VT At Home VT VT
Scot WEST Son S Male W 10 VT At Home VT VT
Nettie M. WEST Dau S Female W 9 VT VT VT
Katie F. WEST Dau S Female W 3 VT VT VT

Vermont, ORANGE, Roll 1622 Book 1, Page 394a 1870 US Census:

West, Elliott 26, M, W, Farmer, value of real estate $900, value of
personal prop. $365
', Samantha, 27, F, W, Keep House
', Bert, 6, M, W
', Georgie, 4, M, W
', ? (a line), 1, M, W
Also living in house, Chas. Benjamin, age 2, M, W. He was born on 17 October 1843 at Northfield, Vermont, USA. He was the son of Jeremiah West , Jr. and Esther Wilcox. Elliott Monroe West married Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain, daughter of Asahel Chamberlin and Martha Strong, on 26 February 1863 at North Tunbridge, Vermont, USA. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: _MILT U.S. Civil War (Union) on 10 September 1864. Elliott Monroe West died on 25 November 1906 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, at age 63. He was buried on 27 November 1906 at Mill Cemetery, Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA.

Children of Elliott Monroe West and Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain
George Wilson West+ b. 28/29-APR-1866, d. 17 Jun 1937
Bert Elliott West+ b. 23 Dec 1863, d. 14 Aug 1941
Scott J. West+ b. 8 Aug 1869, d. 2 May 1915
Nettie M. West b. 19 May 1871, d. 28 May 1947
Kate Fisk West+ b. 19 Jul 1876, d. 8 Aug 1951

Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain (F)
b. 2 August 1842, d. 22 June 1915
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     Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain On Samantha's death certificate, her father is listed as 'Acel' and born in Sharon, Vermont. Her mother, as Martha Strong, born Plainfield, NH. Asahel was a farmer, according to the same document. Her married name was West. Reference: HFWEST-1. She was born on 2 August 1842 at Sharon, Vermont, USA. She was the daughter of Asahel Chamberlin and Martha Strong. Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain married Elliott Monroe West, son of Jeremiah West , Jr. and Esther Wilcox, on 26 February 1863 at North Tunbridge, Vermont, USA. Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain died on 22 June 1915 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, at age 72. She was buried on 25 June 1915 at Mill Cemetery, Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA.

Children of Samantha Elizabeth Chamberlain and Elliott Monroe West
George Wilson West+ b. 28/29-APR-1866, d. 17 Jun 1937
Bert Elliott West+ b. 23 Dec 1863, d. 14 Aug 1941
Scott J. West+ b. 8 Aug 1869, d. 2 May 1915
Nettie M. West b. 19 May 1871, d. 28 May 1947
Kate Fisk West+ b. 19 Jul 1876, d. 8 Aug 1951

Ira Whittaker Kimball (M)
b. 3 June 1836, d. 30 March 1903
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     Ira Whittaker Kimball was buried at Mill Cemetery, Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA. He was naturalized; FARM LABORER. He Grantham Town Offices
PO Box 276
34 Dunbar Hill Road
Grantham NH 03753-0276
Phone: 603-863-6021

NOTE: There's ANOTHER Ira Kimball, married to Ruth Ann Southard, 03-Jul-1855, Bath, Grafton, NH. She was d/o William Southard and Ann White Barron., b. 31-Jan-1836, probably in Bath, NH. In the IGI records it listed that Ira as b. @1832. But other sources listed him b. 28-Jul-1829, Bath, NH, s/o James Kimball and Abigail Smith Phelps. I'm wondering if this is that OTHER James T. Kimball?

Married by Seth Sergeant, JP.

1860 NH Census Listing for Ira:
KIMBALL, IRA
State: NH Year: 1860
County: Sullivan County Record Type: Federal Population Schedule
Township: Plainfield Page: 938
Database: NH 1860 Federal Census Index

1870 Census for same area, page 20, 20th of June enumeration:

Kimball family:
Ira W. 34, M, W, Farm Laborer, Value of Personal Estate - 200
Jane, 29, F, W, Keeping House
Willie S, 10, M, W
Addie S, 9, F, W
Charles A, 7, M, W
Effie, 5, F, W
Bruce, 4, M, W
Amasa, 1, M, W

1880 Census for Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire:

Ira W. KIMBALL Self M Male W 44 NH Farm Laborer NH VT
Omena J. KIMBALL Wife M Female W 39 NH Keeping House NH NH
Willis S. KIMBALL Son S Male W 20 NH Farm Laborer NH NH
Addie L. KIMBALL Dau S Female W 19 NH Domestic Servant NH NH
Charles A. KIMBALL Son S Male W 17 NH Farm Laborer NH NH
Etta M. KIMBALL Dau S Female W 15 NH At Home NH NH
Bruce W. KIMBALL Son S Male W 14 NH Farm Laborer NH NH
Amsa P. KIMBALL Son S Male W 11 NH At Home NH NH
Pertie M. KIMBALL Dau S Female W 8 NH NH NH
Rosa E. KIMBALL Dau S Female W 6 NH NH NH
Nellie I. KIMBALL Dau S Female W 4 NH NH NH
Mattie J. KIMBALL Dau S Female W 2 NH NH NH
Susan A. BANKS GDau S Female W 1M (Apr-1880) NH NH NH

Concern with Susan Banks: No child known born to Ira ever married a Banks. Secondly, all children known appear in 1880 Census. All are listed as single. Was there a child born out of wedlock to, possibly, Addie?

1900 Census for New Hampshire, Merrimack County, Sutton Town, ED #176, Sheet 6A:

Kimball Family:

Ira W., Head, b. May 1836, age 64, M-42, b. NH, Farm Laborer
Jane O., Wife, b. Aug-1842, age 57, M-42, 11/8, b. NH
Freddie, Grandson, b. Jul-1899, age 11m, b. NH,
Wyman P. Uncle, b. Jan-1828, age 72, b. NH, Farm Laborer
NOTE: the '11/8' is for how many children born, how many living. He was born on 3 June 1836 at Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. He was the son of Samuel M. Kimball and Nancy M. (Whittier) Whitaker. Ira Whittaker Kimball married Jane Onena Stone, daughter of James Stone and Margaret Clifford, on 4 September 1858 at Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. Ira Whittaker Kimball died on 30 March 1903 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, at age 66.

Children of Ira Whittaker Kimball and Jane Onena Stone
Willie (Willis) S. Kimball b. Nov 1859
Addie S. Kimball+ b. c 1861
Charles A. Kimball+ b. Apr 1862
Etta May (Effie) Kimball+ b. 2 Aug 1864, d. 13 Mar 1937
Bruce William Kimball+ b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 14 Mar 1963
Amasa P. Kimball+ b. Sep 1868, d. 12 Nov 1910
Tommy P. Kimball b. 1870, d. 22-APR-1871, 7M
Pertie M. Kimball b. 15 Mar 1872
Rosa E. 'Rosie' Kimball+ b. 5 Nov 1873
Nellie I. Kimball+ b. 13 Dec 1875, d. 23 Feb 1935
Martha (Mattie) J. Kimball b. 24 May 1878, d. 31 Jan 1887

Jane Onena Stone (F)
b. 23 August 1840, d. 18 November 1923
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     Jane Onena Stone 1910 US Census for Sutton, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, listed as residing on the 'road to Sunapee Lake', lines 37-38, dwelling 112, family 119:

Kimball, Jane O., Head, F, W, 68, Widow, 11/8, NH, NH, NH, none
Kimball, Fred E., grandson, M, W, 21, S, NH, Unk, NH, Dairy Farm Worker

Fred MUST have been son of Willie, Charles, Bruce or Amasa. The fact that he was living with his grandparents from very early on, indicates his mother likely died, possibly in childbirth. Whether or not his father was living during his formative years is also in question. Mainly because Fred seems to always appear with his grandparents or grandmother in Census records.

That said, did he die in Springfield or Sutton? Was he just IN Springfield but his residence was Sutton?.

Of note, Ira died 1903, but Wyman P. (his uncle) was living in Ira's house three years later (in Springfield), when HE died. I suppose he was rooming in home of Ira's widow, Jane.

Interestingly, in 1920 US Census for Plainfield, NH, the following:
Kimball, Fred C., head, M, W, 31, M, NH, NH, NH, Farm Laborer
Kimball, Gertrude L., wife, F, W, 22?, M, VT, VT, Can.
Kimball, ??, ??, M, W, ??, ??, NH, NH, VT (likely a son or daughter)
Kimball, Jane O., mother, F, W, 74?, Wd, NH, NH, NH. Her married name was Kimball. She was naturalized; Housekeeper. She was born on 23 August 1840 at Plainfield, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. She was the daughter of James Stone and Margaret Clifford. Jane Onena Stone married Ira Whittaker Kimball, son of Samuel M. Kimball and Nancy M. (Whittier) Whitaker, on 4 September 1858 at Grantham, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA. Jane Onena Stone died on 18 November 1923 at Meriden, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, USA, at age 83. She was buried on 21 November 1923 at Mill Cemetery, Plainfield, New Hampshire, USA.

Children of Jane Onena Stone and Ira Whittaker Kimball
Willie (Willis) S. Kimball b. Nov 1859
Addie S. Kimball+ b. c 1861
Charles A. Kimball+ b. Apr 1862
Etta May (Effie) Kimball+ b. 2 Aug 1864, d. 13 Mar 1937
Bruce William Kimball+ b. 9 Mar 1866, d. 14 Mar 1963
Amasa P. Kimball+ b. Sep 1868, d. 12 Nov 1910
Tommy P. Kimball b. 1870, d. 22-APR-1871, 7M
Pertie M. Kimball b. 15 Mar 1872
Rosa E. 'Rosie' Kimball+ b. 5 Nov 1873
Nellie I. Kimball+ b. 13 Dec 1875, d. 23 Feb 1935
Martha (Mattie) J. Kimball b. 24 May 1878, d. 31 Jan 1887

William Henry Fritz (M)
b. 5 February 1827, d. 14 November 1897
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     William Henry Fritz was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was naturalized; Farmer. He 1881 Clarence, Annapolis Census, District 16, Sub-Dist C, page 32-33, dwelling 146, Familly 151:

Wm H FRITZ M Male German 54 Nova Scotia Farmer Baptist
Elizabeth FRITZ M Female English 45 Nova Scotia Baptist
Emdon FRITZ Male German 26 Nova Scotia Medical Doctor Baptist
M Oscar FRITZ Male German 24 Nova Scotia Farmer Baptist
Joel FRITZ Male German 18 Nova Scotia Son Baptist. He and Mary Elizabeth Banks lived at Clarence, Nova Scotia, Canada. William Henry Fritz was born on 5 February 1827 at Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of John Fritz(s) and Helen Brown. William Henry Fritz died on 14 November 1897 at Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at age 70.

Children of William Henry Fritz and Mary Elizabeth Banks
Emdon Fritz+ b. 23 Nov 1854, d. 11 Jan 1931
Milledge Oscar Fritz+ b. 16 Sep 1856, d. 1944
Ingram Fritz b. 13 Sep 1859, d. 3 Feb 1873
Joel Rilford Fritz+ b. 16 Feb 1863, d. 7 Jun 1961

Mary Elizabeth Banks (F)
b. 30 October 1836, d. 9 February 1928
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     Mary Elizabeth Banks and William Henry Fritz lived at Clarence, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary Elizabeth Banks was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Middleton, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, Canada. She Listed in the Slocum Genealogy as just 'Elizabeth B.' 30-Oct-1835 (not 1836).

Listed in 1901 Canada Census for Middleton, Annapolis County, NS, as follows:

31 47 Neily Susan F Head W Nov 3 1825 75
32 47 Fritz Elizabeth F Companion W Oct 30 1836 65. She was born on 30 October 1836. She was the daughter of Joel Farnsworth Banks and Deborah Slocumb. Mary Elizabeth Banks died on 9 February 1928 at age 91.

Children of Mary Elizabeth Banks and William Henry Fritz
Emdon Fritz+ b. 23 Nov 1854, d. 11 Jan 1931
Milledge Oscar Fritz+ b. 16 Sep 1856, d. 1944
Ingram Fritz b. 13 Sep 1859, d. 3 Feb 1873
Joel Rilford Fritz+ b. 16 Feb 1863, d. 7 Jun 1961

Joseph Thompson (M)
b. 1829, d. 11 November 1879
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     Joseph Thompson Married by Rev. John Armstrong. Joseph was formerly of Great Clifton Lodge, Workington, Cumberland, England, and was currently residing, in 1860, at Fox Creek, Moncton, Westmoreland, New Brunswick, Canada. But no indication that he was there for the 1850 census. He was also listed as a merchant at the time of his marriage to Mary Ann Devine. She was listed, at the time of their marriage, as being from Saint John County. On the marriage bond, filed on the 10th of October, it lists Joseph's residence as Dorchester, Westmoreland. What we NEED to find is the full marriage record, if it still exists, that might indicate parents' names for BOTH Joseph and Mary Ann, as even the HIGH likelihood that Thomas and Sarah were Joseph's parents, does NOT have that solid connective proof which that marriage record would therefore provide.

Not sure how far Fox Creek is from Upper Sackville, but, the following entry COULD be the right Joseph... possibly....

Event: Living
Year: 1871
Place: Upper Sackville
Province of record source: New Brunswick
County of record source: Westmorland
Comments: Farmer.
Source: New Brunswick Directory for 1871, The Genealogical Research Library, Toronto, 1984.
Volume/Page(s): 244

And, of course the following, same man?

Event: Living
Year: 1851
Place: Sackville
Province of record source: New Brunswick
County of record source: Westmorland
Comments: Farmer.
Source: Extracts from the 1851 Federal Census of Westmorland County, Microfilm #C996-C998, National Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
Volume/Page(s): 82

Though, the above 'farmer' MAY have been the one born @1810, which would preclude those records from being correct.

Then again, since the family was in Halifax by 1881, perhaps the following is also as likely:

Event: Living
Year: 1871
Place: Halifax
Province of record source: Nova Scotia
County of record source: Halifax
Comments: Sailor.
Source: Nova Scotia Directory for 1871, The Genealogical Research Library, Toronto, 1984.
Volume/Page(s): 113

When he and Mary Ann got married in 1860, Joseph was listed as being from Westmorland County (New Brunswick not England!).

The ENGLISH Connection.... Be wary of ANY hard and fast, SURE connection, as for many years, I had reason to believe Joseph was son of William Thompson and Ann Calvert (who I've left in the database for clarification, as well as THEIR son, Joseph, who was eventually located in 1861 UK Census, STILL in UK, so NOT this Joseph, who had removed to New Brunswick before 1860.

Reasons for potential errors:
1) The only Joseph Thompson listed in the Mormon's 'International Genealogical Index' (IGI), born in 1829 in the county of Cumberland, was born in the parish of Dean (about 6 miles west southwest of Workington) 17-May-1829 to William and Ann. It so happens that the aforementioned Great Clifton (Lodge) is about 3.5 mile west northwest of the town of Workington.
In a recent letter from my grandmother, she mentions that Joseph arrived at Woodstock, New Brunswick, and that the place to find out when he arrived, might be Fredericton, New Brunswick. More worth looking into! (9 May 1997)

2) My previous suspicion was... Braithwaite/Branthwaite was where Joseph grew up, and as he became of age, he moved to Great Clifton Lodge (where he claimed to be from on his marriage record). Though two Joseph's appear in 1851 UK Census, don't believe either is 'our' Joseph, as the ages are too young by at least two years.


This is the ONLY Joseph Thompson I've found with connection to Great Clifton, near Workington, Cumberland, England, that has a record close enough to birth date that MIGHT be a CONSIDERED a possibility, is:
Joseph Thompson, CHRISTENED - 17-Nov-1830 at Great and Little Clifton, Cumberland, England. Parents listed as Thomas Thompson and Sarah. Based on what records I have accessed, this Joseph either did not live to adulthood, or was quick to move away from family. Which would have been the case with 'our' Joseph, who ends up in Canada at least by 1860, and likely much earlier.

If I had to venture a guess, I'd say Joseph left England, sometime between 1845 and 1850. Based on a more likely candidate in 1851 Canada Census than same year in UK, and a number of other factors

1841 Census for Great Clifton, Workington, Allerdale above Derwent (Hundred), Cumberland, England

THOMPSON:
Thomas, 42, lab,
Sarah, 45,
Joseph, 10?,
Martha, 8,

1851 Census for
Thomas Thompson, b. @1793, Head, Workington, gardener
Sarah Thompson, b. @1790, wife, Great Clifton,
Martha Thompson, b. @1833, Great Clifton, dress maker

Joseph is not found with the above family in 1851, though not all that surprising as he would have been 'of age' and was either still in England, living on his own, possibly as a lodger, or even as a 'servant' but just as likely had already headed for Canada.

Thomas was a gardener, born in Workington, sometime in the 1790s, and his wife, Sarah, probably 3-5 years older than Thomas, was born at Great Clifton, where our Joseph was born, as was Joseph's sister, Martha, around 1832 or 1833.

The only remote prospect to Joseph (s/o Thomas and Sarah) being in England in 1851, is found in Distington, Cumberland, where Joseph aged 44 was born in Little Clifton, is a farmer, married to Jane, aged 21... Problem is, the 44 is nearly impossible to read in the only scan/copy I can access. Given Jane is 23 years younger, I am suspicious that Joseph in that record truly was 44, though it's very difficult to state with any certainty, either way.

One Cumberland/Workington family I've managed to TOTALLY discount, although otherwise a good prospect, is the family of Wren Thompson, as I DID manage to find their son Joseph in 1861 Census records. He was naturalized; Mining Engineer, Politics. He was born in 1829 at Cumberland, England. He was the son of Thomas Thompson and Sarah Smith. Joseph Thompson was christened on 17 November 1830 at Great & Little Clifton, Cumberland, England. He married Mary Ann Devine, daughter of William Devine and Mrs. Devine, on 11 October 1860 at Saint John Church, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Joseph Thompson died on 11 November 1879 at Nova Scotia, Canada.

Children of Joseph Thompson and Mary Ann Devine
Edwin Gilpin Thompson+ b. 16 Apr 1863, d. 11 May 1949
William Ernest Thompson+ b. 9 Jul 1865, d. 1941
Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson+ b. 17 Dec 1867, d. 16 Oct 1944

Mary Ann Devine (F)
b. 27 October 1830, d. 13 April 1921
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     Her married name was Thompson. Mary Ann Devine In the marriage announcement for Joseph and Mary Ann, it lists her as the YOUNGEST daughter of William Devine, of St. John City.

NOTE: The Pocasset Cemetery is listed in the Yellow Pages as being in Cranston. There is a possibility that the cemetery is on the border of P/C, according to Mr. Branch, caretaker in 1993, of the Highland Park Cemetery in Johnston.

Mary Ann appear as 'Anna' in the 1881 Canadian Census for 'Truro Road', Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is listed, accurately, as a widow, though also listed as b. in NS, so that offers SOME possibilties. She was, after all, b. in 1830, so may have been born in NS, technically. Was she, however, born in what is NOW NB?:

Anna THOMPSON W Female English 47 Nova Scotia Church of England
Edwin THOMPSON Male English 18 Nova Scotia Church of England
Earnest THOMPSON Male English 16 Nova Scotia Church of England
Isabell THOMPSON Female English 14 Nova Scotia Church of England


Living with Joel and Isabelle in 1910 Census, for Providence, Rhode Island. aged 79. Lists her count of children as 4,3, indicating she had given birth to a total of four, three still living in 1910. She was born on 27 October 1830 at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. She was the daughter of William Devine and Mrs. Devine. Mary Ann Devine married Joseph Thompson, son of Thomas Thompson and Sarah Smith, on 11 October 1860 at Saint John Church, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Mary Ann Devine was buried in April 1921 at Pocasset Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. She died on 13 April 1921 at Providence, Rhode Island, USA, at age 90.

Children of Mary Ann Devine and Joseph Thompson
Edwin Gilpin Thompson+ b. 16 Apr 1863, d. 11 May 1949
William Ernest Thompson+ b. 9 Jul 1865, d. 1941
Sara Isabel Haliburton Thompson+ b. 17 Dec 1867, d. 16 Oct 1944

Edwin Gilpin Thompson (M)
b. 16 April 1863, d. 11 May 1949
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     Edwin Gilpin Thompson According to his naturalization record, filed at the Common Pleas Division of the Supreme Court at Providence, Rhode Island, his date of birth is 16-Apr-1864, his cert. no is (P) 4101 and his date/port of arrival in US is 01-Oct-1888/Philadelphia, PA. He was naturalized 28-Feb-1900 with Wm. H. Peters and Wm. L. Harris listed as witnesses.

In 1910, while living at 155 Webster Avenue, with his young family, Edwin was listed as a Doctor in General Practice, in the US Census. It also lists his arrival in the US as 1889.

Edwin was a physician/medical doctor.

1930 US Census for Providence, RI, again at 68 Pocasset:

THOMPSON:
Edwin G., head, m, w, 60, M-32?, Can, Eng, Can, physician - medical Harriet A., wife, f, w, 59, M-31, RI, RI, RI, none Mildred W., dau, f, w, 23, S, RI, Can, RI, ass't librarion - state library Helen V., dau, f, w, 20, S, RI, Can, RI, clerk - bank. He was born on 16 April 1863 at Waverly, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of Joseph Thompson and Mary Ann Devine. Edwin Gilpin Thompson married Harriet Almyra Wells, daughter of Albert Wells and Mary Ann Spencer, on 6 March 1902 at Rhode Island, USA. Edwin Gilpin Thompson died on 11 May 1949 at age 86.

Children of Edwin Gilpin Thompson and Harriet Almyra Wells
Louise Isabel Thompson b. 6 Nov 1902, d. 7 Dec 1902
Ernest Devine Thompson+ b. 2 Aug 1904, d. 22 May 1963
Mildred Wells Thompson+ b. 6 May 1906, d. 31 May 1978
Helen V. Thompson+ b. 28 Dec 1909, d. 27 Aug 1975

Floyd Whittier Corson (M)
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     Floyd Whittier Corson is the son of Ulysses Nelson Corson and Leona Ella Whittier. Floyd Whittier Corson married Sara Jane Cummings, daughter of Charles Damon Cummings and Mabel Alberta Hunt, on 22 July 1961.

Child of Floyd Whittier Corson and Sara Jane Cummings
Anne Whittier Corson+ (living)

Sara Jane Cummings (F)
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     Sara Jane Cummings is the daughter of Charles Damon Cummings and Mabel Alberta Hunt. Sara Jane Cummings married Floyd Whittier Corson, son of Ulysses Nelson Corson and Leona Ella Whittier, on 22 July 1961.

Child of Sara Jane Cummings and Floyd Whittier Corson
Anne Whittier Corson+ (living)

Ulysses Nelson Corson (M)
b. 9 September 1901, d. 13 November 1982
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     Ulysses Nelson Corson was buried at at sea. He was naturalized; Electrician. He Cremated and ashes scattered at sea, in the Wells/Moody, Maine area. He was not just an 'electrician' as he worked for the Electric Company, and at one time, was responsible for controlling all 'rights-of-way'.

SSAN: 015-01-1020. He was born on 9 September 1901 at Farmington, New Hampshire, USA. He was the son of Walter Nelson Corson and Sadie Dawson. Ulysses Nelson Corson married Leona Ella Whittier, daughter of Walter Greenleaf Whittier and Addie B. Morey, on 14 July 1922 at Massachusetts, USA. Ulysses Nelson Corson died on 13 November 1982 at Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, at age 81.

Children of Ulysses Nelson Corson and Leona Ella Whittier
Nelson Otis Corson b. 27 Apr 1929, d. 30 Apr 1929
Floyd Whittier Corson+ (living)
Fern Leona Corson+ (living)

Leona Ella Whittier (F)
b. 13 August 1903, d. 30 August 1987
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     Leona Ella Whittier was buried at Cremated. Her married name was Corson. She As of Mar-1993, Leona's ashes were in the possession of her daughter, Fern Peters.
SSAN: 015-30-8734. She was born on 13 August 1903 at Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA. She was the daughter of Walter Greenleaf Whittier and Addie B. Morey. Leona Ella Whittier married Ulysses Nelson Corson, son of Walter Nelson Corson and Sadie Dawson, on 14 July 1922 at Massachusetts, USA. Leona Ella Whittier died on 30 August 1987 at Nashua, New Hampshire, USA, at age 84.

Children of Leona Ella Whittier and Ulysses Nelson Corson
Nelson Otis Corson b. 27 Apr 1929, d. 30 Apr 1929
Floyd Whittier Corson+ (living)
Fern Leona Corson+ (living)

Nelson Otis Corson (M)
b. 27 April 1929, d. 30 April 1929
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     Nelson Otis Corson was buried at Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA. He was born on 27 April 1929 at Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA. He was the son of Ulysses Nelson Corson and Leona Ella Whittier. Nelson Otis Corson died on 30 April 1929 at Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA, at age 0.

Fern Leona Corson (F)
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     Fern Leona Corson married Charles Peters , Jr., son of Charles Orville Leftheri Peters and Grace R. Maccarone, in April 196? At Merrimack or Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA. Fern Leona Corson is the daughter of Ulysses Nelson Corson and Leona Ella Whittier.

Children of Fern Leona Corson and Charles Peters , Jr.
Lisa Marie Peters (living)
Gina Lynn Peters (living)
Mark Charles Peters (living)

Charles Damon Cummings (M)
b. between 23 March 1897 and 1898, d. 21 September 1952
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     Charles Damon Cummings was buried at Dover, New Hampshire, USA. He was naturalized; Educator. He Listed as 'Damon C. Cummings' in 1900 US Census (see notes on father, Edward).

1930 US Census for Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts -
Residing at 871 Main Street:

Cummings, Charles D., head, (rent $40/month), owned radio, m, w, 31, M-26,
NJ, NJ, NJ, Salesman - Engineering Home
Cummings, Mable H., wife, f, w, 26, M-21, CT, CT, CT, none
Cummings, Charles D., Jr., son, m, w, 3y9m, S, VA, NJ, CT, none. He was born between 23 March 1897 and 1898 at Cape May, New Jersey, USA. He was the son of Edward Pennington Cummings and Jane Emily Hancock. Charles Damon Cummings married Rhodella Shaw Campbell, daughter of Sheppard Campbell and Della Shaw, on 29 February 1916. Charles Damon Cummings and Rhodella Shaw Campbell were divorced before 1925. Charles Damon Cummings married Mabel Alberta Hunt, daughter of Olin Elijah Hunt and Sarah Ann Hughes, on 29 May 1925. Charles Damon Cummings died on 21 September 1952 at Dover, New Hampshire, USA.

Children of Charles Damon Cummings and Rhodella Shaw Campbell
Sheppard Campbell Cummings+ (living)
Julia H. (Hancock?) Cummings+ (living)

Children of Charles Damon Cummings and Mabel Alberta Hunt
Charles Damon Cummings , Jr.+ (living)
Sara Jane Cummings+ (living)

Rhodella Shaw Campbell (F)
b. 29 February 1892, d. July 1986
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     Her married name was Cummings. Rhodella Shaw Campbell Shows up with Sheppard and Julia in 1930 US Census for Ventnor City, Atlantic Co., New Jersey. Living at 113 North Richards Avenue. Rhodella S. Cummings is listed as age 38, divorced, b. NJ, both parents b. NJ, an organist in a theater.
Children:
Sheppard C. Cummings, age 12, b. NJ, both parents b. NJ.
Julia H. Cummings, age 10, b. NJ, both parents b. NJ

Based on above, Rhodella and Charles divorced between 1920 and 1925. Since no Rhodella Cummings is listed in 1920 Census. She was born on 29 February 1892 at New Jersey, USA. She was the daughter of Sheppard Campbell and Della Shaw. Rhodella Shaw Campbell married Charles Damon Cummings, son of Edward Pennington Cummings and Jane Emily Hancock, on 29 February 1916. Rhodella Shaw Campbell and Charles Damon Cummings were divorced before 1925. Rhodella Shaw Campbell died in July 1986 at Jenkintown, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA, at age 94.

Children of Rhodella Shaw Campbell and Charles Damon Cummings
Sheppard Campbell Cummings+ (living)
Julia H. (Hancock?) Cummings+ (living)

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