Captain David C. Whelpley

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• Census: 1871, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; He is listed as being in the Church of England; : 40
• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census he was recorded, aged 50, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick. His occupation is listed as a sea captain. His religion is listed as Church of England.; : 50

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Birth:
The 1881 census states he was born in 1831.

David married Harriet Jane Pangbourne on 28 Jun 1851 in Saint John, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada. Harriet (daughter of Captain Richard Panghorn and Amy Baker) was born on 31 Jan 1834 in Saint John, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada; died on 26 Mar 1892 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; was buried on 30 Mar 1892 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1871, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 15
• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census she was recorded, aged 20, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with her parents.
• Married: 1 May 1894, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont; William H. Green, who was born September 1862 in Vermont. Issue: 1. Florence H. Green (1895-1979) 2. Hazel Green (c1896-????) 3. William Green (c1902-????)
• Census: 1900, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont
• Census: 1910, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; : 46
• Census: 1920, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; : 54

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Birth:
The 1881 Census lists her birth year as 1861.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1871, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; She was recorded while living with her parents; : 10
• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census she was recorded, aged 18, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with her parents.

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• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census she was recorded, aged 16, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with her parents.
• Married: 24 Dec 1895, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; George C. Bagley, the son of Cyrus R. and Jennie E. (Sleeper) Bagley. George was born about 1869 in Hartland, Vermont.
• Immigration: 1900; This is according to the 1900 Census. the 1920 lists it as 1894
• Census: 1910, Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina; : 38
• Census: 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; : 50; Address:
  Carpenter Street

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• Census: 1871, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 7
• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census he was recorded, aged 15, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with his parents.; : 15

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• Census: 1871, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1871 Canadian Census he was recorded, aged 2, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with his parents.
• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census he was recorded, aged 11, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with his parents.
• Naturalization: 31 Aug 1894, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; On 31 Aug 1894 he became a naturalized citizen.
• Last Full Review: 3 Jun 2021

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Died:
He died of consumption (tuberculosis).

Horace married Esther Agnes Matthews on 4 Oct 1894 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. Esther (daughter of Joseph Matthews and Eliza Pareau or Pratt) was born on 15 Aug 1874 in Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont; died on 1 Aug 1964 in Barre, Washington County, Vermont; was buried on 4 Aug 1964 in Elmwood Cemetery, Barre, Washington County, Vermont, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1871, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 4
• Census: 1881, Lepreau, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada; In the 1881 Canadian Census he was recorded, aged 13, as living in Lepreau, New Brunswick while living with his parents.
• Miscellaneous: 31 Aug 1894, Berlington, Chittenden County, Vermont; : U.S. District Court
• Married: say 1896; Alice Bagley, the daughter of Cyrus Ransom and Jennie E. (Sleeper) Bagley. Alice was born 31 January 1876 and died 14 March 1949. Issue: 1. Elsie M. Whelpley (1895-1967) 2. Harry E. Whelpley (1897-1983) 3. Gladys Katherine Whelpley (1904-1924) 4. Charles Earl Whelpley (1909-1995) 5. Harold Ransom Whelpley (1911-1995) 6. Howard D. Whelpely (1914-1969)
• Census: 1900, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 47
• Census: 1910, Marinette, Marinette County, Wisconsin; : 35
• Census: 1920, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois; His occupation is listed as a granite worker.; : 49; Address:
  Ferdinand Avenue
• Census: 1930, Proviso Township, Cook County, Illinois; His occupation was listed as a granite polisher.; : 59; Address:
  Ferdinand Avenue

Notes:

Birth: The 1881 Canadian Census gives his birth year as approximately 1868.

Birth:
The 1881 Census lists his birth year as 1868.

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• SSN: 706-03-3586
• Immigration: 1888
• Married: 17 Jun 1899, Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; Emma A. Rawson, the daughter of John L. Rawson. She was born about 1878 in Newport, New Hampshire and died 30 November 1939 in Newport, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Marian S. Whelpley (c1903-????) 2. Bertha R. Whelpley (c1903-????)
• Miscellaneous: 31 Oct 1902, Enfield, Grafton County, New Hampshire; He became a naturalized citizen.
• Census: 1910, Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; : 32
• Miscellaneous: 12 Sep 1918, Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire; He registered for the draft.; : 40
• Census: 1920, Henniker, Merrimack County, New Hampshire; His occupation is listed as a telegrapher for the railroad.; : 41
• Census: 1930, Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; His occupation is listed as a ticket agent in a railroad station.; : 52; Address:
  29 Court Street
• Residence: 1934, Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; Claremont, New Hampshire, City Directory, 1934
• Census: 1940, Newport, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; His occupation is listed as a telegrapher for the railroad. He was listed as a widower.; : 60
• Miscellaneous: 1942, Millford, Hills County, New Hampshire; He registered for the draft

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• Census: 1910, Northfield, Washington County, Vermont; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 14, while living with his mother and step father in Northfield, Vermont.
• Residence: 1916, Northfield, Washington County, Vermont; He was living in Northfield, Vermont in 1916.
• Census: 1917, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut; Edward Whelpley filled out the Connecticut Military Census of 1917 giving his address as 1435 West Broad Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut. His occupation was a cylinder grinder. He had a disfigured hand.
• Draft Reg: 5 Jun 1917, Stafford, Tolland County, Connecticut; He registered for the draft giving his address as 1435 West Broad Street, Stafford, Connecticut and his employer as the Locomobile Company of America.
• Census: 1930, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, aged 34, as living on 37 Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts. His occupation is listed as an auto mechanic.
• Census: 1940, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, aged 44, while living at 37 Jay Street, Boston, Massachusetts. His occupation is listed as a mechanic.
• Draft Reg: 1942, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He registered, age 46, for the draft giving his address as 37 Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts and stated he was self employed at Howard Garage, Inc. in Allston, Massachusetts.
• Residence: 1942, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Edward and Evelyn lived at 37 Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts in 1942. Ed's occupation is listed as President-Treasurer.
• Residence: 1946, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a garage manager living at 37 Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts in 1946.
• Obituary: 8 Mar 1964; WHELPLEY In Brighton. Mar. 7. Edward H.. late residence 6 Fidelis Way. beloved husband of Evelyn G. (Seymour: devoted father of Louise E. of Boston. Howard O. of Athol, Herman E. of Illinois. Lee A. of Colorado. Mrs. James Kolin-ski (Elaine) of Readville. Ranee J. of Berkeley, and Richard W. of Athol. Funeral from the Gerald W. Lehman Funeral Home. 569 Cambridge st.. Brighton. Tuesday morning at 8:10. followed by a High Mass of Requiem in St. Gabriel's Monastery Church at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Vt. Visiting hours Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-10 Published by the Boston Globe, 8 March 1964
• Last Full Review: 2 Jun 2021

Edward married Grace Evelen Seymour on 2 Feb 1916 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont. Grace (daughter of Francis Xavier "Frank"Seymour and Ellen M. Hill) was born on 1 Nov 1893 in Berlin, Washington County, Vermont; died on 18 Mar 1990 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington County, Vermont, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Northfield, Washington County, Vermont; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, aged 26, on 16 Union Street, Northfield, Vermont while living with her mother and her maternal grandparents.
• Census: 1930, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, aged 12, as living on Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts while living with her parents.
• Census: 1940, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 23, while living with her parents at 37 Jay Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Her occupation is listed as a bookkeeper.
• Residence: Mar 1964, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; She lived in Boston, Massachusetts at the time of her father, Edward Whelpley's death.

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• Census: 1920, Northfield, Washington County, Vermont; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, aged 6 months, on 16 Union Street, Northfield, Vermont while living with his mother and her maternal grandparents.
• Census: 1930, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, aged 10, as living on Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts while living with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 20, while living with his parents at 37 Jay Street, Boston, Massachusetts. He was listed as a mechanic.
• Residence: Mar 1964, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He lived in Athol, Massachusetts at the time of his father, Edward Whelpley's death.

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• Census: 1930, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, aged 8, as living on Joy Street, Boston, Massachusetts while living with his parents.
• Residence: Mar 1964, Illinois; He lived in Illinois at the time of his father, Edward Whelpley's death.

Family/Spouse: James Kolinski. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1940, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, aged 8, while living with his parents at 37 Jay Street, Boston, Massachusetts.
• Residence: About 1950, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was living in Boston, Massachusetts.
• Moved To: 1956, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In 1956, Richard and Andrea moved to Athol, Massachusetts.
• Residence: 1960, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Richard and Andrea were listed as living at 216 Prospect, Athol, Massachusetts. Richard is listed as a mechanic.
• Residence: Mar 1964, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He lived in Athol, Massachusetts at the time of his father, Edward Whelpley's death.
• Residence: Sep 1987, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He lived in Athol, Massachusetts at the time of his wife, Andrea's death.
• Obituary: 23 Aug 2012; ATHOL -- Richard W. Whelpley, 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012, at the Legend Center in Gardner. Dick was born in Boston, Jan. 20, 1932, the son of Edward H. and Evelyn (Seymore) Whelpley. Dick and his first wife Andrea (Travis) Whelpley were married on Aug. 13, 1949, and she predeceased him in 1987. He and Andrea moved to Athol in 1956, where they raised their four children. Dick was a self-employed businessman all of his working life and learned the trade of automobile mechanics from his father and his brother Howard. He was well known in this area and well respected for his knowledge of foreign cars and his fairness to his customers, many of whom did business with him for many years and became some of his closest friends. He owned and operated Silver Lake Esso, School Street Foreign Motors, Dick Whelpley's Arco Station and most recently Import Motors of Orange until his retirement in 2009 due to health issues. Dick met and married Virginia (Mallet) (Gabrenas) in 1989 and eagerly and proudly assumed the role of stepdad and "Grandpa" to her four children and grandchildren. He was happiest in their presence and in the company of his many pets over the last 23 years. Richard served proudly in a number of community positions for the town of Athol, including on the Conservation Commission, the Planning Board, the EDIC and the Board of Selectmen, where he was chairman for two years. He participated in these roles with the same commitment and fairness that was a hallmark of his life. Richard enjoyed bowling on a league for many years at the Gardner Ten Pins. He leaves his wife Virginia; his children, Elizabeth Ringus and her husband Paul, David Whelpley and his wife Priscilla, Thomas Whelpley and his wife Kathy, and Christopher Whelpley; his sister, Elaine Kolinsky; his stepchildren, Mark Gabrenas and his wife Jennifer, Kevin Gabrenas and his wife Deb, Shelly Labrie and her husband Paul, and Meredith Burt and her husband Ben; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Justin, Jonathan, Travis and Eric Whelpley, Stephanie Welsh, Erin Burke and Adrian Ringus. He also leaves his step-grandchildren, Sarah, Mark, Joshua, Kristin and her mother Sue, and Zachary Gabrenas and his mother Jen, Tessa Burt, Darius Burt and Ayden Labrie; five great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Tom Travis, and his God son, David Flint, and many nieces and nephews and wonderful friends whom he cherished. He was predeceased by his first wife Andrea; three brothers, Rance, Herman and Howard, and his sister Louise, and a step-grandson, Winter Clark. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m., at St. John's Church, 15 Park Ave., Athol, with the Rev. Fr. William Hobbs, rector, officiating. Calling hours will be held Friday, Aug. 24, at Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol, from 6 to 8 p.m. Private burial will be at Silver Lake Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested in Richard's memory to the Athol Conservation Commission, 584 Main St., Suite 7, Athol, Mass. 01331, or the Athol Animal Shelter, for the care of animals, c/o the Athol Police Department, 280 Exchange St., Athol, Mass. 01331. Published by the Athol Daily News, 23 August 2012
• Last Full Review: 1 Jun 2021

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Died:
He died at the Legend Center in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Richard married Andrea Grace Travis on 13 Aug 1949 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Andrea (daughter of Andrew Alphonse Travis and Mary Josephine Burke) was born on 20 Apr 1929 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey; died on 14 Sep 1987 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 Sep 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Virginia Mallet [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]