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Ruth Esther Ward

Ruth Esther Ward

Female 1889 - 1980  (91 years)

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  1. 1.  Ruth Esther WardRuth Esther Ward was born on 9 Jul 1889 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Everett Daniel Ward and Cora May Harding); died on 28 Dec 1980 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 31 Dec 1980 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living on 52 Whitney Street, Orange, Massachusetts with her parents.
    • Miscellaneous: Dec 1901; In December 1901, she fell on frozen ground, cutting a gash in one of her limbs.
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 20, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts at the Aubrey Turner house as a boarder. She was a public school teacher.
    • Census: 1920, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 30, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1930, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 40, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1940, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 50, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts.
    • Moved To: 1945, North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1945, she and Harry moved to North Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 20 Dec 2021

    Notes:

    Census:
    She was recorded while living with her parents.

    Buried:
    The following is from her funeral sermon: "She was not only a grandmother in her own family, but served that functions well for many people. She had the appearance of a grandmother, the mein of one, too. She appeared in church with the assurance of a dowager queen, elegantly dressed, making quips and wise cracks, kids dancing around her in great merriment, the younger folks greeting her. Hers was always a grand entrance."

    Died:
    She died at Athol Memorial Hospital.

    Ruth married Harry Lincoln Woodman on 2 Oct 1912 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Harry (son of Herbert J. Woodman and Mary E. Flanders) was born on 24 Nov 1880 in Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine; died on 17 Dec 1968 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 20 Dec 1968 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Shirley Frances Woodman was born on 29 Oct 1917 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Apr 2016 in Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 30 Apr 2016 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. Janice Mary Woodman was born on 6 Oct 1919 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Aug 2009 in Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 27 Aug 2009 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Everett Daniel WardEverett Daniel Ward was born on 16 Nov 1857 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Deacon Thomas Harris Ward and Esther Kellogg Mayo); died on 4 Jan 1920 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 2, living in Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1865, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 7, living in Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1870, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 12, living in Orange, Massachusetts with his parents.
    • Census: 1880, North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 22, living in Orange, Massachusetts with his parents. He was a farmer.
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 43, living on 52 Whitney Street, Orange, Massachusetts. He was a teamster.
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 53, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts. He was a farmer.
    • Obituary: 6 Jan 1920
    • Last Full Review: 3 Sep 2020

    Notes:

    Died:
    He died at home.

    Everett married Cora May Harding on 22 Oct 1885 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Cora (daughter of George Harding and Ruth Melinda Delvey) was born on 9 Jun 1868 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Oct 1952 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 25 Oct 1952 in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Cora May HardingCora May Harding was born on 9 Jun 1868 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of George Harding and Ruth Melinda Delvey); died on 23 Oct 1952 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 25 Oct 1952 in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 2, living in Warwick, Massachusetts with her parents.
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 12, living in Warwick, Massachusetts with her parents.
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 31, living on 52 Whitney Street, Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 43, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 51, living in Orange, Massachusetts. She was listed as a widow. Her daughter, Grace, and her husband were living with her.
    • Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 61, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 71, living on North Orange Road, Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Obituary: 24 Oct 1952
    • Last Full Review: 3 Sep 2020

    Notes:

    Died:
    She died at home of Harry and Ruth Woodman.

    Children:
    1. Harold Harding Ward was born on 22 Jan 1887 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1973 in Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont; was buried on 17 Feb 1973 in Forest Hill Cemetery, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..
    2. 1. Ruth Esther Ward was born on 9 Jul 1889 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Dec 1980 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 31 Dec 1980 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Grace Ella Ward was born on 19 Sep 1892 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Feb 1971 in Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; was buried in Mar 1971 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. Margaret Nowell "Peggy" Ward was born on 29 Jun 1900 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Dec 1998 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. Lawrence Carlyle Ward was born on 18 Jul 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Feb 1985 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina; was buried on 11 Apr 1985 in Florence National Cemetery, Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, U.S.A..


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Deacon Thomas Harris WardDeacon Thomas Harris Ward was born on 28 Mar 1814 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Deacon Daniel Ward and Sarah "Sally" Jones); died on 5 Jul 1891 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 8 Jul 1891 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1835, Princeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He and his family, were living with his brother, Levi; : 35
    • Census: 1855, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 41
    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 46
    • Census: 1865, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 51
    • Census: 1870, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 56
    • Census: 1880, North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 60

    Notes:

    Died:
    He died very suddenly on Sunday afternoon. His obituary states that he "was suddenly attachked by neuralgia of the heart, though he had suffered with catarrh of the stomach for a few weeks." The obituary also states, "He was a man of strong convictions, devoted to his family, friends and the religion he espoused, being a member and deacon of the Congregational Church for many years."

    Buried:
    "The funeral was held at the house Wednesday Rev. Mr. Judson officiating with prayer by Mr. Gorman. The text was selected by Mr. Ward in his youth, from the dying words of Christ "Father into thy hands, I commend my spirit." It was excellently discoursed on. Singing was rendered by Mrs. Richardson and Miss. Blodgett, while the flowers were numerous and beautiful, comprising wreaths and a pillow of lillies and maiden-hair ferns enclosing a cross of pansies. The bearers were the sons and grandson; also Mr. Williams had charge." - His obituary

    Thomas married Esther Kellogg Mayo on 27 Oct 1835 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Esther (daughter of Stephen Mayo and Mary "Polly" Cheney) was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Aug 1895 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Esther Kellogg MayoEsther Kellogg Mayo was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Stephen Mayo and Mary "Polly" Cheney); died on 19 Aug 1895 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 35
    • Census: 1855, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 41
    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 46
    • History: Jun 1864; There is a family tradition, which says that she went to Washington, D.C., to visit her dying son, Marcus.
    • Census: 1865, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 51
    • Census: 1870, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 56
    • Census: 1880, North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 66
    • History: 20 Aug 1895; Her obituary reads "Mrs. Esther Mayo Ward, one of our aged and respected residents passed away last week Monday morning at three o'clock. She had long been ill, partly from fracturing her hip by a fall. She was born here March 10, 1814 and spent most of her eighty-one years of her life in this place. She was a member of the Congregational church here. She leaves six children, four of whom live in Orange and North Orange; Mr. Wales Ward in Saratoga, N.Y. and Mrs. Eddy Brooks at Grand Rapids, Michigan. All were present at the funeral as was her brother, Mr. William Mayo and his wife from Leominster." Her obituary in the Orange Enterprise reads, "Mrs. Esther R, widow of the late Thomas Ward, passed away Monday morning, after a long and painful illness. She fell more then four months ago and has been a constant sufferer since. She was born March 10, 1814."

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Mayo (1965) gives her birth date as 11 March 1814 and the transcribed Orange Vital records gives her birth date as 20 March 1814

    Died:
    She died at 10 minutes of three in the morning.

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were married by the Rev. Mr. Shaw.

    Children:
    1. Marcus Harris Ward was born on 24 Nov 1836 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1864 in Washington, District of Columbia; was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
    2. West Allen Ward was born on 20 Jul 1838 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Nov 1922 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 11 Nov 1922 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Laura Jane Ward was born on 22 Jan 1842 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Mar 1927 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. Julia Eliza Ward was born on 10 Aug 1844 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Oct 1928 in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan; was buried on 23 Oct 1928 in Oakhill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, U.S.A..
    5. Nancy Cheney Ward was born on 9 Mar 1846 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jan 1864 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    6. Nelson Cheney Ward was born on 9 Mar 1846 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Aug 1850 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    7. Maria Wheelock Ward was born on 30 Nov 1847 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1873 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. Wales N. Ward was born on 29 Sep 1849 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in Oct 1940 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. Esther Finette Ward was born on 15 Sep 1851 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Mar 1913 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 9 Mar 1913 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    10. Roxy M. Ward was born on 31 Mar 1854 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jan 1888 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    11. 2. Everett Daniel Ward was born on 16 Nov 1857 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jan 1920 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  3. 6.  George HardingGeorge Harding was born on 17 Dec 1837 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of Alpheus Harding and Catharine Muzzy Wheeler); died on 25 Apr 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Apr 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 12
    • Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 18
    • Graduation: Abt 1856, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
      Barre High School
    • Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He and his wife, Ruth, were living with his parents.; : 22
    • History: 1860; After their marriage, he worked on his father's farm for a few years
    • Moved To: Abt 1864, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; They moved to Brush Valley where he worked in a shop
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 42
    • Moved To: 1885; George removed to Orange, and there he lived the rest of his life. During his father's last illness, he and Ruth spent much of their time in Barre. He was a carpenter.
    • Occupation: 1894, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was employed by G. H. Lawrence
    • Residence: 1894, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
      44 North Main Street
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 63
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 72; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • History: 1910; According to his obituary, "He was social, companionable, well-informed and well liked."

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was born on his father's farm which was two miles from Coldbrook.

    George married Ruth Melinda Delvey on 1 Jun 1859 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Delvey and Mary Wheaton) was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ruth Melinda DelveyRuth Melinda Delvey was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Joseph Delvey and Mary Wheaton); died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was living with the Harwood family; : 17
    • Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She and her husband, George, were living with his parents.; : 22
    • Moved To: Abt 1864, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; They moved to Brush Valley
    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 41
    • Residence: 1894, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
      44 North Main Street
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 66
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 71; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was living with her daughter, Grace and her husband.; : 81; Address:
      77 North Main Street

    Notes:

    Died:
    She died at 11 o'clock in the morning.

    Children:
    1. Ella Malinda Harding was born on 19 Dec 1860 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jul 1928 in Meriden, New Haven County, Connecticut; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 3. Cora May Harding was born on 9 Jun 1868 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Oct 1952 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 25 Oct 1952 in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Grace Idelle Harding was born on 15 Jul 1871 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Aug 1950 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Deacon Daniel WardDeacon Daniel Ward was born on 11 Jul 1774 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of Deacon Nehemiah Ward and Sarah Whitney); died on 16 Dec 1861 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1812; He was a veteran of the War of 1812.
    • Offices Held: say 1820, North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a deacon; : North Orange Unitarian Church
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1 Free White Persons - Under 16: 2 Free White Persons - Over 25: 1 Total Free White Persons: 4 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 4
    • Census: 1830, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 4 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1 Total Free White Persons: 7 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 7
    • Census: 1840, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Orange, Franklin, Massachusetts Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2 Free White Persons - Under 20: 1 Total Free White Persons: 3 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 3
    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 75
    • Census: 1855, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 81
    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He and Sarah were living with their daughter Mary's family; : 85

    Notes:

    Name:

    Daniel married Sarah "Sally" Jones on 20 Oct 1795 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Jonathan Jones and Mary Wood) was born on 6 Aug 1779 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Oct 1862 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah "Sally" JonesSarah "Sally" Jones was born on 6 Aug 1779 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of Jonathan Jones and Mary Wood); died on 14 Oct 1862 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 70
    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She and Daniel were living with his daughter, Mary's family.; : 80

    Children:
    1. Roxa Ward was born on 14 Aug 1798 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Feb 1824 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 16 Feb 1824 in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. Sarah Desire Ward was born on 9 Nov 1800 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Nov 1863 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Levi Jones Ward was born on 7 Sep 1805 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Aug 1875 in Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. John Scammell Ward was born on 10 Jan 1808 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Apr 1886 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. Mary Wheeler Ward was born on 27 Nov 1810 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jun 1886 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    6. 4. Deacon Thomas Harris Ward was born on 28 Mar 1814 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Jul 1891 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 8 Jul 1891 in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    7. George Wheelock Ward was born on 24 Nov 1818 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Nov 1876 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    8. Edwin Daniel Ward was born on 6 May 1822 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jan 1892 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  3. 10.  Stephen MayoStephen Mayo was born on 2 Feb 1783 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Benjamin Mayo and Dorothy "Dolly" Goddard); died on 5 Jan 1871 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Abt 1804; According to Mayo (1965), "He was a practical and progressive agriculturist and a citizen of integrity."
    • Census: 1810, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44 : 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 Number of Household Members Under 16: 3 Number of Household Members Over 25: 2 Number of Household Members: 5
    • Military: 1812; He enlisted in the Army during the War of 1812.
    • Census: 7 Aug 1820, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 3 Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1 Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture: 1 Free White Persons - Under 16: 5 Free White Persons - Over 25: 2 Total Free White Persons: 7 Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other: 7
    • Census: 1830, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 6 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 4 Total Free White Persons: 10 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 10
    • Census: 1840, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 50 thru 59: 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1 Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 2 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 1 Total Free White Persons: 5 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5
    • Census: 1855, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 73
    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 79
    • Census: 1865, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He and Mary were living with their son, Levi.; : 82
    • Census: 1870, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He and Mary were living with his son, Levi.; : 87

    Notes:

    Name:

    Stephen married Mary "Polly" Cheney in Apr 1804 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Levi Cheney and Mary "Molly"Hill) was born on 29 Jul 1784 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jun 1870 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary "Polly" CheneyMary "Polly" Cheney was born on 29 Jul 1784 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Levi Cheney and Mary "Molly"Hill); died on 3 Jun 1870 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1855, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 71
    • Census: 1860, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 75
    • Census: 1865, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She and Stephen were living with their son, Levi.; : 81
    • Census: 1870, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She and Stephen were living with their son, Levi.; : 86

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were married by Joseph Metcalf, Esq.

    Children:
    1. Levi Mayo was born on 11 Aug 1804 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Apr 1882 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. Nancy B. Mayo was born on 2 Jun 1807 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 1 May 1809 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    3. Caleb Mayo was born on 16 Sep 1808 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Jul 1893 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. infant son Mayo was born on 23 Dec 1809 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died in say 1810 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    5. Nancy B. Mayo was born on 4 Aug 1810 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jun 1894 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Holtshire Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    6. 5. Esther Kellogg Mayo was born on 20 Mar 1814 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Aug 1895 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    7. William Mayo was born on 20 Feb 1817 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1911 in Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 Sep 1911 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Westminster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    8. Mary Cheney Mayo was born on 2 Mar 1819 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jul 1865 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    9. Dolly Ann Mayo was born on 31 Jul 1821 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jan 1913 in North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 18 Jan 1913 in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    10. Roxy W. Mayo was born on 23 Nov 1826 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Mar 1851 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  5. 12.  Alpheus HardingAlpheus Harding was born on 3 May 1809 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was christened on 24 Jun 1810 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of Captain Oliver Harding and Elizabeth Browning); died on 18 Dec 1898 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1843; He took over the management of his father's farm upon his death and ran it until 1870 when he sold it to lumbering interests.
    • Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 41
    • Offices Held: 1854, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman. He served as Selectman again in 1868
    • Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 46
    • Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 52
    • Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 61
    • History: 1872; Alpheus moved to a farm near the town and lived there until Catharine's death in 1872. He then lived with his sister, Mrs. Nancy Jenkins.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    The birth date on his gravestone is 30 May 1809. Possibly this is an engraving error.

    Alpheus married Catharine Muzzy Wheeler on 9 Mar 1837 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Catharine (daughter of Captain Rowland Wheeler, J.P. and Lydia Gates) was born on 26 Jun 1818 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1872 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Catharine Muzzy WheelerCatharine Muzzy Wheeler was born on 26 Jun 1818 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of Captain Rowland Wheeler, J.P. and Lydia Gates); died on 13 Aug 1872 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 32
    • Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 37
    • Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 42
    • Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 51

    Children:
    1. 6. George Harding was born on 17 Dec 1837 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1910 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Apr 1910 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. Harriet "Hattie" Harding was born on 4 Jun 1841 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1921 in Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Jennie "Jane" Harding was born on 8 Mar 1848 in Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1872 in North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Walnut Grove Cemetery, North Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. Oliver Harding was born on 1 Apr 1845 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Oct 1845 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  7. 14.  Joseph DelveyJoseph Delvey was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Jonathan Delvey and Hannah Johnson); died on 2 Aug 1848 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1840, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 4 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 6 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

    Joseph married Mary Wheaton on 31 Aug 1831 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Reuban Wheaton and Abigail "Nabby" Partridge) was born on 15 Nov 1806 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont; died on 16 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mary Wheaton was born on 15 Nov 1806 in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont (daughter of Reuban Wheaton and Abigail "Nabby" Partridge); died on 16 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Mary
    wife of
    Joseph Delvee
    died Oct. 16, 1844
    AEt. 38

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Delvey was born on 16 Oct 1832 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Aug 1889 in Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. Jonathan Delvey was born on 21 Aug 1834 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jun 1915 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. 7. Ruth Melinda Delvey was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. Lois Delvey was born on 27 Mar 1840 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jul 1917 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. Martha Reed Delvey was born on 16 Oct 1843 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Mar 1852 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    6. Mary Jane Delvey was born on 11 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.


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