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Richard Bowen

Male Abt 1594 - 1674  (~ 80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Bowen was born about 1594 in Glamorganshire, Wales; was buried on 4 Feb 1674 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: Abt 1640, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He came to New England and settled in Weymouth.
    • Moved To: Abt 1642, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Proprietor: 1643, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Ancestry: The ancestry of Richard Bowen from James Bowen of Llwyngwair has been thoroughly disproven.

    Name:

    Family/Spouse: unknown wife. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Alice Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1620 in Wales.
    2. 3. William Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1622 in Wales; was buried on 10 Mar 1686/87 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. John Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Wales.
    4. 5. Sarah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1624 in Wales; died on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Thomas Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1625 in Wales; died in 1663 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Ruth Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1625 in Wales; died on 31 Oct 1688 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Obadiah Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1628 in Wales; died on 10 Sep 1710 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Richard Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1631 in Wales.
    9. 10. George Bowen  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1631 in Wales.

    Richard married Elizabeth Key in Nov 1648 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth was born about 1596 in England; was buried in 1675 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alice Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1620 in Wales.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: Between 1643 and 1646, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Between 1643 and 1646, she moved to Rehoboth, Massachusetts.
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in the 2 October 1687 will of her husband, Robert Wheaton.
    • Estate Admin: 11 Jan 1695/99; She presented the inventory of her late husband's estate on 11 January 1695/99.
    • Estate Admin: 31 May 1699; When her late husband's estate was settled on 31 May 1699, she was not among he heirs having probably passed away.
    • Last Full Review: 31 Mar 2021

    Notes:

    Name:

    Alice married Robert Wheaton in 1636 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Robert (son of Christopher Wheaton and first wife) was born in 1605 in England; died in 1695/96. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Joseph Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1639 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 12. Samuel Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1641 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Feb 1683/84 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 13. Jeremiah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1643 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1719 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    4. 14. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1645 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Mar 1683/84 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    5. 15. Obadiah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1647/48 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    6. 16. John Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1650 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1737 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried in Kickemuit Cemetery, Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, U.S.A..
    7. 17. Bethia Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1652 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Apr 1709 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    8. 18. Hannah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Sep 1654 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Oct 1724 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    9. 19. Mary Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Nov 1656 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 1746 to 1753.
    10. 20. Rev. Ephraim Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Oct 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 1 May 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    11. 21. Benjamin Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1661 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  William Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1622 in Wales; was buried on 10 Mar 1686/87 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 4.  John Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in Wales.

  4. 5.  Sarah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1624 in Wales; died on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 14 Oct 1676 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1643; Robert Fuller. He lived in 1639 in Salem, Massachusetts. [This marriage] He died 10 May 1706 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Fuller (c1644-____) 2. Samuel Fuller (c1646-____) 3. John Fuller (c1648-____) 4. Elizabeth Fuller (c1652-____)
    • Moved To: 1650, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  5. 6.  Thomas Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1625 in Wales; died in 1663 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1657, New London, New London County, Connecticut
    • Married: Abt 1659; Elizabeth Brewster, the daughter of Thomas Brewster. She was also known as Elizabeth Nichols. She was born about 1628. Issue: 1. Richard Bowen (1660-1736)
    • Will: 11 Apr 1663, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  6. 7.  Ruth Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1625 in Wales; died on 31 Oct 1688 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Apr 1647, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; (1) George Kenrick.
    • Married: say 1680; (2) _____ Leverich.


  7. 8.  Obadiah Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1628 in Wales; died on 10 Sep 1710 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Proprietor: 1667, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Married: Abt 1680, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Mary ______. She was born in 1628 in Swansea, Glamorganshire, Wales. [This marriage] She died in 1697 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Obadiah Bowen (1651-1699) 2. Mary Bowen (1653-____) 3. Sara Bowen (1654-____) 4. Samuel Bowen 5. Joseph Bowen (1662-1685) 6. Lydia Bowen 7. Marcy Bowen (1672-____) 8. Isaac Bowen (1674-____)
    • Offices Held: 1681, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; 1681 - Representative to the Plymouth Colony General Court for Swansea
    • Religion: say 1685; He was an active member of the Baptist Church.
    • Probate/Proved: 14 Oct 1710, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Marriage: Early sources have incorrectly identified Mary as Mary Clifton. There is no evidence of this, and a review of the records of the Clifton family shows no Mary who could be the wife of Obediah.


  8. 9.  Richard Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born about 1631 in Wales.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Mar 1656, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; (1) Esther Sutton, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Skarlette) Sutton. She immigrated on 10 August 1638 to Boston, Massachusetts. [This marriage] She was buried on 6 November 1688 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Bowen 2. Hester Bowen (1660-____) 3. Richard Bowen 4. Mary Bowen (1666-____)
    • Will: 12 Apr 1718, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 25 Mar 1722/23, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  9. 10.  George Bowen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1) was born in 1631 in Wales.


Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Joseph Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1639 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1669, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Land/House: 1670, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1675; He served undet Captain Hutchenson in King Philip's War.
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.

    Notes:

    Name:


  2. 12.  Samuel Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1641 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 02 Feb 1683/84 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1670, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1675; He served under Captain Hutchenson in King Philip's War.
    • Married: 5 Dec 1677; Elizabeth Wood. Issue: 1. Samuel Wheaton (1683-____)

    Notes:

    Name:


  3. 13.  Jeremiah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1643 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1719 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1665; Hannah Amidon, the son of Roger and Sarah Amidon. She was born on 20 September 1652.[This marriage] She died 13 September 1719 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Wheaton (1666-____) 2. Jeremiah Wheaton (1669-____) 3. John Wheaton (1671-____) 4. Sarah Wheaton (1673-____) 5. Ebenezer Wheaton (1677-____) 6. Mehitable Wheaton (1681-____) 7. Nathaniel Wheaton (1682-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Living: 1689, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  4. 14.  Christopher Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1645 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Mar 1683/84 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1665; He was a mariner or fisherman.
    • History: 1673/74; He is listed as having kept watch over the Town of Hull beacon for one day in 1673/74.
    • Living: 1675, Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1676; He was a soldier in Capt. Johnson's company during King Philip's War.
    • Probate/Proved: 6 May 1684, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; His inventory valued £79 7/6.
    • Estate Admin: 6 May 1684, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; His estate was administrated by his wife, Martha. His inventory valued £79 7/6.

    Notes:

    Parents: Saxby (2011) questions whether he was he son of Robert and Alice Wheaton.

    Name:

    Christopher married Martha Prince in 1674 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Elder John Prince and Alice Honor) was christened on 10 Aug 1645 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1676 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

  5. 15.  Obadiah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Jan 1647/48 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: say 1670, Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Military: 1675; During King Philip's War, he served in Capt. Johnson's company.
    • Married: Abt 1682; Sarah Hatch, the daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Elms) Hatch. She was born on 21 March 1664 in Barnstable, Massachusetts or on 23 May 1664 in Scituate, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Alice Wheaton (1684-____) 2. Jerusha Wheaton (c1688-____) 3. Obadiah Wheaton (1693-____) 4. Joseph Wheaton (1697-____) 5. Ruth Wheaton (1700-____) 6. Deborah Wheaton (1700-____) 7. Samuel Wheaton (1703-____) 8. Lydia Wheaton (1704-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Legal: 6 Jun 1688; He served on an inquest into the accidental death of an Indian.

    Notes:

    Name:


  6. 16.  John Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Apr 1650 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1737 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried in Kickemuit Cemetery, Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: According to Hill (1887) He suffered severely by the Indian '\Var of 1675, and did his full share in putting down the same. He was an earnest and devoted member of the first Baptist church, of which his distinguished younger brother was pastor, and of whom ho was very proud; he did much to strengthen his hands, and much in aid of his noble, Christian work. During his lifetime he settled upon his sons, as they matured in life, by "deed of gift," abundance of land, good homes, and means of obtaining a comfortable living. It will he noticed that in his will, he reserved a "buriing place on the Hill by the river by the wading place to he buried in myself and my posterity that Improv it.".
    • Land/House: 7 Feb 1670/71, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; On 7 Feb 1670/71 he drew lands in Swansea. He owned several farms, but his main farm was in Swansea.
    • Offices Held: 1683, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; In 1683 he was appointed the Surveyor of Highways for Swansea, Massachusetts.
    • Offices Held: 1685, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; In 1685 he was appointed a Constable for Swansea.
    • Other Will: 2 Oct 1687; He was mentioned in his father's will of 2 October 1687.
    • Will: 25 May 1736, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; On 25 May 1736 in Swansea, Massachusetts, he made his will.
    • Inventory: 1 Sep 1737, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; An inventory of his estate in Swansea was taken on 1 September 1737 and valued at £663 13/6.
    • Last Full Review: 13 Aug 2020

    Notes:

    Marriage: Hill (1887) incorrectly gives Elizabeth's name as Elizabeth Carpenter.

    John married Elizabeth Thurber or Carpenter on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 17.  Bethia Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 May 1652 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Apr 1709 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Sep 1674, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; William Blanton, the son of William and Phebe Blanton. Issue: 1. Obadiah Blanton (1679-____) 2. Samuel Blanton (1680-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.


  8. 18.  Hannah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 18 Sep 1654 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Oct 1724 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 4 Sep 1674, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; Captain John Butterworth, the son of John and Sarah Butterworth. He was born on 8 September 1651 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. [This marriage] He became a freeman on 6 January 1682 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. He was made an Ensign for an expedition to Canada. He left a will on 3 November 1724 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. He died 20 March 1731 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. John's will was proved on 20 April 1731 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Butterworth (1675-____) 2. Mary Butterworth (1677-____) 3. John Butterworth (1679-1771) 4. Hannah Butterworth (1680-____) 5. Elizabeth Butterworth (1683-1708) 6. Nathaniel Butterworth (1685-1708) 7. Samuel Butterworth (1687-1738) 8. Noah Butterworth (1689-1736) 9. Patience Butterworth (1693-____) 10. Ebenezer Butterworth (1699-1700)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.

    Notes:

    Birth: Hill (1887) gives her birth date as 15 September 1654.


  9. 19.  Mary Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 4 Nov 1656 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 1746 to 1753.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Apr 1678; (1) Thomas Mann.
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; She was mentioned in her father's will.
    • Married: 30 Mar 1698; (2) Ebenezer Darling.


  10. 20.  Rev. Ephraim Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 20 Oct 1659 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried on 1 May 1734 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Aug 1676, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; (1) Mary Mason, the daughter of Sampson and Mary (Butterworth) Mason. She was born on 7 February 1660/61 in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. James Wheaton (1685-____) 2. Abijah Wheaton (1687-____) 3. Robert Wheaton (1689-____) 4. Ephraim Wheaton (1691-1768) 5. Mary Wheaton (1694-____) 6. Hannah Wheaton (1696-____) 7. Daniel Wheaton (1698-____) 8. Alice Wheaton (1700-____) 9. Freelove Wheaton (1703-____)
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
    • Religion: 1704 to 1734; Rev. Ephraim Wheaton was ordained in 1704 in First Baptist Church, Swansea. He was a Baptist minister who served the First Church, Baptist, in Rehoboth, now Swansea, from 1704 until his death in 1734
    • Married: say 1720; (2) Hannah ______.
    • Will: 20 Mar 1729, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Hannah.
    • Probate/Proved: 10 May 1734, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts


  11. 21.  Benjamin Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in Feb 1661 in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1683, Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He received a gift of land in Attleboro, from his father
    • Will: 2 Oct 1687, Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Christopher Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in 1676 in Hull, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1700; He was a carpenter.
    • Will: 13 May 1718, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 28 Oct 1719, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; His inventory was valued at £292 3/.

    Christopher married Sarah Beal on 3 Feb 1707/08 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Jeremiah Beal and Hannah Lane) was born on 5 Mar 1679/80 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Benjamin Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1709 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    2. 24. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1712 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 25. Isaiah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1714 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jun 1738 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    4. 26. Benjamin Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jul 1763 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 27. Sarah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1771 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 5

  1. 23.  Benjamin Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 22 Aug 1709 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

  2. 24.  Christopher Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 25 Jun 1712 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1730; He was a cooper.
    • Married: say 1736; Margaret _____. Issue: 1. Benjamin Wheaton 2. Daniel Wheaton 3. David Wheaton 4. Samuel Wheaton


  3. 25.  Isaiah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 5 Oct 1714 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jun 1738 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

  4. 26.  Benjamin Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jul 1763 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Benjamin married Abigail Lynde on 13 Jun 1744 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of John Lynde and Hannah Nicholls) was born on 11 Nov 1721 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1760 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. John Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1745 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 29. Sarah Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1747 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 30. Christopher Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1748 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 1798 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 31. Pliny Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Jan 1751 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 32. Daniel Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1753 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  5. 27.  Sarah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 17 May 1718 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1771 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Jul 1739, Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Ebenezer Kent Jr., the son of Ebenezer and Hannah Gannett) Kent. He was born on 18 April 1717 in Hingham, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. He died on Friday 3 February 1786 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Kent (1740-1790) 2. Lucy Kent (1744-____) 3. Ebenezer Kent (1745-1806) 4. Reuben Kent (1745-____) 5. Jacob Kent (1750-____) 6. Elizabeth Kent (1752-____) 7. Lydia Kent (1755-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1743, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts



Generation: 6

  1. 28.  John Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 2 Mar 1745 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Jun 1770, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Phebe Hubbard. Phebe and John filed marriage intentions on 10 March 1770 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Phebe Wheaton (1771-____) 2. Sarah Wheaton (1775-____) 3. Pliny Wheaton (1778-____) 4. Joseph Wheaton (1783-____) 5. Benjamin Wheaton (1783-____) 6. John Wheaton (1786-____)


  2. 29.  Sarah Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 26 Jun 1747 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1762; Elijah Deming and Sarah filed marriage intentions on 21 October 1762 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Written below the entry is the following "Sarah wheten forbad the above banns, Oct. 21, 1762".
    • Married: 24 Oct 1765, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; John Earl.


  3. 30.  Christopher Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 5 Mar 1748 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 1798 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Christopher married Abigail Brewer on 26 Jul 1770 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of William Brewer and Abigail Garfield) was born on 4 Dec 1751 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Reuban Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1779 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Mar 1831 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 34. Betsey Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1781 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Feb 1872 in Mount Holly, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, U.S.A..
    3. 35. Tamison "Tammy" Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1784 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 36. Daniel Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1786 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 37. Gaius Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1788 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1863 in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Annis Cemetery, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York, U.S.A..
    6. 38. Ruth Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1791 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 39. Erastus Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Sep 1793 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  4. 31.  Pliny Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 16 Jan 1751 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  5. 32.  Daniel Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 5 May 1753 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 25 Jun 2020



Generation: 7

  1. 33.  Reuban Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 24 May 1779 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Mar 1831 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Reuben Wheaton
    died Mar. 29, 1831
    Æt. 51
    I put my trust in the Lord

    Reuban married Abigail "Nabby" Partridge in 1801. Abigail (daughter of Samuel Partridge and Elizabeth McIntire) was born on 14 Nov 1782 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Oct 1850 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Mary Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point 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..
    2. 41. Samuel Davis Wheaton  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1815 in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ; died on 3 Jan 1869 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  2. 34.  Betsey WheatonBetsey Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 30 Aug 1781 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Feb 1872 in Mount Holly, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 68, living in Wallingford, Vermont.
    • Last Full Review: 1 May 2020

    Betsey married Deacon Elias Kent on 20 Jan 1803. Elias was born on 1 May 1780 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Aug 1856 in Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Wallingford, Rutland County, Vermont, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 35.  Tamison "Tammy" Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 12 Mar 1784 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1806; Daniel Hubbard. Daniel and Tamison filed marriage intentions on 8 March 1806 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts1


  4. 36.  Daniel Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 18 Jul 1786 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  5. 37.  Gaius WheatonGaius Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 23 Aug 1788 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Jan 1863 in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Annis Cemetery, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He was a blacksmith and the first of that trade to settle in Little Valley town. He was an active member of the Masonic Order and past master of his lodge.
    • Moved To: About 1823, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; About 1823 he moved to Little Valley, New York.
    • Census: 1830, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; In the 1830 US Census he was recorded living in Little Valley, New York: 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 2 - Free White Persons - Under 20 2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 4 - Total Free White Persons 4 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)
    • Census: 1840, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; In the 1840 US Census he was recorded living in Little Valley, New York: 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59 1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39 1 - Persons Employed in Agriculture 2 - Free White Persons - Under 20 1 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 4 - Total Free White Persons 4 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves
    • Census: 1850, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 62, living in Little Valley, New York. He was a farmer.
    • Census: 1855, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; In the 1855 New York State Census he was recorded, age 66, living in Little Valley, New York.
    • Census: 1860, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 71, living in Little Valley, New York with his son, Norman, and his family. He was a farmer.

    Gaius married Relief "Lefa" Chase in 1819 in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York. Relief was born on 6 Aug 1799 in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Sep 1826 in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Gaius married Sally after 1826. Sally was born on 2 May 1796; died on 3 Jan 1830 in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York; was buried in Annis Cemetery, Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Gaius married Lucy after 1840. Lucy was born in 1792 in Vermont; died before 1860 in Little Valley, Cattaraugus County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 38.  Ruth Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 6 Apr 1791 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  7. 39.  Erastus Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 19 Sep 1793 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Nov 1817, Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Betsey Silvester, the daughter of Joshua and Margaret (Chase) Silvester. She was born on 5 May 1793 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Christopher Wheaton (1819-____) 2. Jonathan Hubbard Wheaton (1821-____) 3. baby Wheaton (1823-1823)



Generation: 8

  1. 40.  Mary Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Notes:

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

    Mary married Joseph Delvey on 31 Aug 1831 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Joseph (son of Jonathan Delvey and Hannah Johnson) was born on 19 Feb 1803 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1848 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Mary Ann Delvey  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 43. Jonathan Delvey  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 44. Ruth Melinda Delvey  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 45. Lois Delvey  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 46. Martha Reed Delvey  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 47. Mary Jane Delvey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

  2. 41.  Samuel Davis Wheaton Descendancy chart to this point (33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 21 Mar 1815 in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts ; died on 3 Jan 1869 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Feb 1840, Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire; Almira Tamajen Fuller, the daughter of Benjamin and Dorothy (Bliss) Fuller. She was born on 25 March 1820 in Winchester, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. She died on Saturday 12 March 1910 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Almira's gravestone inscription in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts, reads:
      Elmina T. Fuller wife of Samuel D. Wheaton Mar. 25, 1820 Mar. 12, 1910
      Issue: 1. Julius Davis Wheaton (1841-1895) 2. Junius Levi Wheaton (1842-1843) 3. Julia Elimina Wheaton (1844-1900) 4. Sarah A. Wheaton (1846-1860) 5. Christopher C. Wheaton (1848-1897) 6. Hattie Elizabeth Wheaton (1848-1897) 7. Williston Wayland Wheaton (1856-1861)

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Samuel D. Wheaton
    died Jan. 3, 1809
    Æ. 54.
    I long for Heaven



Generation: 9

  1. 42.  Mary Ann DelveyMary Ann Delvey Descendancy chart to this point (40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Aug 1857; Nathan S. Walker. He died 23 September in Oakham, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Ada V. Walker (c1855-____)
    • Census: 1880, Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 47


  2. 43.  Jonathan Delvey Descendancy chart to this point (40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Mar 1863; Nancy Olivia Battle, the daughter of James and Sarah Ann Battle. She was born 6 October 1837 in Orange, Massachusetts and died 22 March 1917. Issue: 1. Jennie Clara Delvey (1864-1932) 2. Lissie Ann Delvey (1867-1956) 3. Charles Battle Delvey (1869-1946)
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 68; Address:
      261 North Main Street


  3. 44.  Ruth Melinda DelveyRuth Melinda Delvey Descendancy chart to this point (40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    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.

    Ruth married George Harding on 1 Jun 1859 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. George (son of Alpheus Harding and Catharine Muzzy Wheeler) 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.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 48. Ella Malinda Harding  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 49. Cora May Harding  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 50. Grace Idelle Harding  Descendancy chart to this point 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..

  4. 45.  Lois DelveyLois Delvey Descendancy chart to this point (40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She is listed as a servant of Summer Reed; : 59
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 68; Address:
      75 North Main Street

    Notes:

    Died:
    She had never married


  5. 46.  Martha Reed DelveyMartha Reed Delvey Descendancy chart to this point (40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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. 47.  Mary Jane Delvey Descendancy chart to this point (40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) was born on 11 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Muse (1995) gives her birth date as 16 October 1844 having confused her with Martha Reed Delvey.



Generation: 10

  1. 48.  Ella Malinda HardingElla Malinda Harding Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 9
    • Census: 1880, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 20
    • Census: 1880, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Married: 7 Jan 1880; Robert Carpenter Eddy, the son of Chester Wales and Sarah Jane (Bowman) Eddy. He was born 14 January 1853 in Warwick, Massachusetts and died 8 May 1921 in Beverly, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Robert Harding Eddy (1880-1880)
    • History: 1900; She was well known to book lovers as a collector of rare books, her library being quite large.


  2. 49.  Cora May HardingCora May Harding Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    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.

    Cora married Everett Daniel Ward on 22 Oct 1885 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Everett (son of Deacon Thomas Harris Ward and Esther Kellogg Mayo) 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.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Harold Harding Ward  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 52. Ruth Esther Ward  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 53. Grace Ella Ward  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 54. Margaret Nowell "Peggy" Ward  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 55. Lawrence Carlyle Ward  Descendancy chart to this point 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..

    Cora married Robert Daniel Crosby on 23 May 1926 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Robert was born in Oct 1869 in Canada; died on 15 Dec 1940 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 50.  Grace Idelle Harding Descendancy chart to this point (44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 8
    • Married: 18 Apr 1888, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Elmer Derby Whitney, the son of Lysander S. and Lydia Ann (Burnap) Whitney. He was born 9 June 1864 in Townshend, Vermont. Muse (1995) gives his birth place as Ludlow, Vermont. He died 14 February 1961 in Athol, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Harding Wheeler Whitney (1890-1969) 2. daughter Whitney (1892-1892) 3. Clifford Elmer Whitney (1893-1972)
    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30; Address:
      Rear 111 Winter Street
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Her mother was living with her and her husband.; : 48; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 58; Address:
      77 North Main Street
    • Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 68; Address:
      77 North Main Street



Generation: 11

  1. 51.  Harold Harding Ward Descendancy chart to this point (49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 13; Address:
      52 Whitney Street
    • Census: 1910, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a hostler in a livery stable.; : 23
    • Married: 24 Jun 1913, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; Elizabeth Ella Blood, the daughter of Charles Blood and Ella (Blood) Putnam. She was born about 1889 and died November 1968 in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Harold Harding Ward Jr. (1920-2004)
    • Draft Reg: 5 Jun 1917, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He registered for the draft. On his registration he listed that he was a private in Company I, 1st Regiment of the New Hampshire State Guard.; : 30
    • Census: 1920, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He was living with his father-in-law's family.; : 31; Address:
      East Street
    • Census: 1930, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; His wife's mother and step-father were living with him, as was his sister-in-law. His occupation is listed as a State Highway Patrolman.; : 42; Address:
      167 East Street
    • Census: 1940, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; : 52; Address:
      East Street
    • Draft Reg: 1942, Charlestown, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; He registered for the draft, listing his job as a State Highway Patrolman.; : 54

    Notes:

    Census:
    He was recorded while living with his parents.


  2. 52.  Ruth Esther WardRuth Esther Ward Descendancy chart to this point (49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    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. 56. Shirley Frances Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point 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. 57. Janice Mary Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point 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..

  3. 53.  Grace Ella WardGrace Ella Ward Descendancy chart to this point (49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 6; Address:
      52 Whitney Street
    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 17; Address:
      North Orange Road
    • Married: 8 Jun 1912; Harold Floyd French. He died 21 June 1964 in Athol, Massachusetts. He served with the Army in World War I. Issue: 1. June Louise French (1926-2001) 2. Kathryn May French (1933-____)
    • Offices Held: 1913; President of the North Orange Reunion Committee
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
    • Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 47; Address:
      North Orange Road
    • History: 1940; She started the North Orange Fairs in the 1940's and ran them until 1971.
    • Residence: 1958, North Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
      North Main Street

    Notes:

    Census:
    She was recorded while living with her parents.

    Census:
    She was recorded while living with her parents.

    Census:
    She and her husband, Floyd, were recorded while living with her widowed mother.

    Grace married Floyd French on 8 Jun 1912. Floyd was born about 1891 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 54.  Margaret Nowell "Peggy" WardMargaret Nowell "Peggy" Ward Descendancy chart to this point (49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 9; Address:
      North Orange Road
    • Graduation: 1919, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : Orange High School
    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 19
    • Married: 18 Jul 1925, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Donald Herrick Stone. He was born 20 March 1896 and died 25 February 1969 in Orange, Massachusetts. He was a barber. Issue: 1. Diane Stone (1932-2002) 2. Richard C. Stone (1941-____)- adopted
    • Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 39; Address:
      54 Ball Street
    • History: 1998; According to her obituary, she "worked at the former Minute Tapioca Co. several years and also was a bookkeeper at Chamberlain's Hardware. Mrs. Stone was an accomplished pianist and organist and was organist for several years at the Community Church of North Orange and Tully. She was an avid gardener, well-known in the area for her rock gardens. She was a lifelong member of the First Universalist Church in Orange and served as chairman of the church fairs for many years. She later organized the "La Petite" flower shows which were held at the church for many years. She also made quilts and braided rugs for various church projects. She was a past president of the Orange Women's Club and was instrumental in forming the Garden Clubdivision of the Women's Club. She was inducted into the Clara Barton Sisterhood of the Universalist-Unitarian Women's Federation in 1979."

    Notes:

    Census:
    She was recorded while living with her parents.

    Census:
    She was recorded while living with her widowed mother.

    Margaret married on 18 Jul 1925 in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 55.  Lawrence Carlyle WardLawrence Carlyle Ward Descendancy chart to this point (49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 9
    • Graduation: 1928, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He played quarterback for their football team; : Athol High School
    • Graduation: 1934, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York; He earned an engineering degree.; : Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    • Occupation: 1934; He was employed by the Cohoes Carrier Bags Company
    • Residence: 1935, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York
    • Married: 6 Nov 1936, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Edith Charlotte Waterman. She died 16 July 2000 in Troy, New York. Issue: 1. Nancy Jane Ward (1936-2013) 2. Richard Harding Ward (1940-1980) 3. Lawrence Alan Ward (1944-____) 4. Laurie Ann Ward (1955-____)
    • Census: 1940, Pequannock, Morris County, New Jersey; He is listed as a salesman for an envelope company; : 29
    • Military: 22 Feb 1943 to 8 Feb 1946; He was an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II advancing to Lt. Col.
    • Religion: Abt 1984, Statesburg, Sumter County, South Carolina; He and his wife were Episcopalians and a members of Holy Cross Episcopal Church
    • Residence: 1985, Dalzell, Sumter County, South Carolina

    Notes:

    Name:


    Census:
    He was recorded while living with his widowed mother.

    Lawrence married Edith Charlotte Waterman on 6 Nov 1936 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Nancy Jane Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 59. Richard Harding Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 60. Lawrence Alan Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 61. Laurie Ann Ward  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 12

  1. 56.  Shirley Frances WoodmanShirley Frances Woodman Descendancy chart to this point (52.Ruth11, 49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 2, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts with her parents and grandmother, Mary Woodman.
    • Census: 1930, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 12, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts with her parents and grandmother, Mary Woodman.
    • Graduation: 1935, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Lowell High School in 1935 and Lowell Business School in 1937.
    • Organization: 26 Mar 1936, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 26 March 1936, she was awarded the Golden Eaglet by the Girl Scouts of America, their highest award.
    • Census: 1940, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 22, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts with her parents, and grandmother, Mary Woodman. She was listed as a bank clerk.
    • Residence: From Jun 1942 to 1945, Littleton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; From June 1942 to 1945 Bob and Shirley lived on New Estate Road, Littleton, Massachusetts.
    • Residence: From 1946 to 1948, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania; From 1946 to 1948 Bob and Shirley lived on 34 Deshon Manner, Butler, Pennsylvania.
    • Residence: From 1946 to 1948, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania; From 1946 to 1948 Shirley and Bob lived at 34 Deshon Manner, Butler, Pennsylvania.
    • Residence: 1949, West Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania; In 1949, Shirley and Bob lived on Liberty Street, West Alexander, Washington County, Pennsylvania.
    • Residence: 1951, Camp Atterbury, Bartholomew County, Indiana; In 1951 Shirley and Bob lived in Camp Atterbury, Indiana, as he was preparing for deployment to Germany.
    • Residence: 1952 to 1953, Göeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; From 1952 to 1953 he lived on 77 Schiller Stß, Göeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
    • Residence: 1952 to 1953, Göeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; From 1952 to 1953, Shirley and Bob lived at 77 Schiller Stß, Göeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
    • Passenger List: 4 Mar 1952; On 4 Mar 195 she was listed as a passenger on the SS Washington, sailing from New York City to Bremerhaven, Germany. Shirley and her son, Rob, were sailing to Germany to join her husband, who was already stationed there.
    • Residence: From 1953 to 1954, Bad Canstatt, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; From 1953 to 1954 Robert, Shirley and their son, Robert lived on Argonnen Stß, Bad Canstatt, Stuttgart, Germany.
    • Residence: 1954 to Oct 1954, Bad Canstatt, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; Address:
      Argonnen Stß
    • Passenger List: 21 Oct 1954; Lt. Robert and Shirley with their son, Robert A. bordered an aircraft of the Seaboard and Western Airlines and flew from Frankfurt to New York City.
    • Residence: 1955 to 1957, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia; Address:
      Kimbro Loop
    • Residence: From 1955 to 1957, Fort Belvoir, Fairfax County, Virginia; From 1955 to 1957, Robert, Shirley, and their son Rob lived on Kimbro Loop, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
    • Residence: 1957 to 1978, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; From 1957 to 1978, Shirley lived at 33 Blanchard Circle, Athol, Massachusetts.
    • Residence: From 1978 to 2007, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; From 1978 until 2007, she lived in Petersham, Massachusetts.
    • Residence: From 2007 to 2010, Paw Paw, Hampshire County, West Virginia; From 2007 to 2010, she lived in Paw Paw, Hampshire County, West Virginia with her son, Rob.
    • Residence: From 2010 to 2016, Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania; From 2010 to her death in 2016, she lived in assisted living at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, in Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
    • Obituary: 26 Apr 2016; Shirley Buell, 98, of Cabot, formerly of Athol, Mass., passed away April 13 at the Concordia Lutheran Ministries Ortal Assisted Living Center. Shirley was born Oct. 29, 1917, in Lowell, Mass., the daughter of Harry L. and Ruth E. (Ward) Woodman. Shirley was active in the Girl Scouts and earned its highest award, the Golden Eaglet, in 1936. She graduated from Lowell High School in 1935 and Lowell Business School in 1937. During World War II, she worked at the Army Hospital on Fort Devens, where she met her first husband, Capt. Robert G. Roy. During his military service, they lived in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Germany and Virginia. Upon his retirement in 1957, they settled in Athol. Robert G. Roy died in 1966, and in 1979, she married Harry C. Buell, and moved to Petersham, Mass. Harry Buell died in 2002. In 2008, she moved to West Virginia with her son and his family. In 2010, she moved to Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot, living next door to her sister, Janice. She worked at military hospitals at Fort Devens, Mass., Stuttgart, Germany, and Butler. After she moved to Athol, she worked at the former Minute Tapioca plant in Orange, Mass., and Athol Memorial Hospital. She was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Athol, where she was a lay eucharistic minister, vestry person, youth leader and newsletter publisher. Mrs. Buell served on the board of directors for the former Peoples Bridge Action and worked on the polls and voter registration in Petersham. An avid reader, she enjoyed sewing, embroidery, quilting, flower gardening and rug braiding. She was predeceased by her husbands, Robert G. Roy and Harry C. Buell; and her sister, Janice Farmer. Mrs. Buell is survived her son, AVCM Robert A. Roy of Paw Paw, W.Va.; her grandson, Robert W. Roy of Wexford; and three stepsons, David Buell of North Sullivan, Maine, Larry Buell of Petersham and Charles Buell of Petersham. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren. BUELL — Calling hours for Shirley Buell, who died Wednesday, April 13, 2016, will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol, with a Resurrection Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Athol. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery in Orange. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. John's Property Improvement Fund, 15 Park Ave., Athol, MA 01331. Published by the Butler Eagle, 26 April 2016

    Notes:

    Name:

    Shirley married Capt. Robert Gladwin "Bob" Roy on 3 May 1942 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Robert (son of Leo Joseph Roy and Gladys C. Gladwin) was born on 5 Oct 1919 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; was christened on 11 Jun 1922 in Akron Universalist Church , Akron, Summit County, Ohio; died on 3 May 1966 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 9 May 1966 in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Robert Alan "Rob" Roy  Descendancy chart to this point

    Shirley married Harry Clemens Buell on 10 Nov 1979 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Harry was born on 27 Mar 1911 in Eastford, Windham County, Connecticut; died on 30 Sep 2002 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 57.  Janice Mary WoodmanJanice Mary Woodman Descendancy chart to this point (52.Ruth11, 49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1) 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..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1920, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 4 months, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts. with her parents, and grandmother, Mary Woodman.
    • Census: 1930, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 10, living on 422 Pine Street, Lowell, Massachusetts with her parents, and grandmother, Mary Woodman.
    • Married: Feb 1939, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sidney H. Smith. He was born 16 August 1917 and died in 1948. He is buried in Tully Cemetery, Orange, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jean Ruth Smith (1939-2015) 2. Richard Harry Smith (1942-1973) 3. Jeffery Sidney Smith (1947-____)
    • Census: 1940, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 20; Address:
      7 Bagley Street
    • Married: 3 Sep 1949, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania; Granville "Coop" William Cooper Jr., the son of Granville William Sr. and Mary Cooper. He was born 5 March 1923 and died 29 August 2008 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Issue: 1. Granville William Cooper III (1950-2005); : First English Luthern
    • Married: 1 Oct 1966; Clarence Edwin Wheeler
    • Married: 21 Aug 1975, Butler, Butler County, Pennsylvania; John Daniel Farmer
    • History: 2009; According to her obituary, "Janice grew up in Lowell, graduating from Lowell High School in 1937 and from Bradshaw Business School. She later moved to North Orange in 1941 where she resided for several years and since 1949 she has resided in Pennsylvania. Janice worked at Montgomery Wards for 22 years, was a member of the Portersville Bible Church, enjoyed puzzles, reading and spending time with her family."


  3. 58.  Nancy Jane Ward Descendancy chart to this point (55.Lawrence11, 49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1)

  4. 59.  Richard Harding Ward Descendancy chart to this point (55.Lawrence11, 49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1)

  5. 60.  Lawrence Alan Ward Descendancy chart to this point (55.Lawrence11, 49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1)

  6. 61.  Laurie Ann Ward Descendancy chart to this point (55.Lawrence11, 49.Cora10, 44.Ruth9, 40.Mary8, 33.Reuban7, 30.Christopher6, 26.Benjamin5, 22.Christopher4, 14.Christopher3, 2.Alice2, 1.Richard1)