111. Hollis Morrison (Weston , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born on 20 Nov 1850 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ . He died 1 on 24 Jun 1914 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He was employed as 1871,1891;farmer. He was buried on 25 Jun 1914 in Pleasant View, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Found in the 1861 Quebec Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, Film 517428, sheet 55, line 39, age 10, born C.E, married, Freewill Baptist, with parents, Weston (45) and Anna (46) and siblings, Chester (12) and Norman (2). There is also a Betsy Morrison, b. U.S, age 64, widow. Framed, one and half story, single family house. (listed in the census next to Preston, Betsy and Caleb)
2. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, Film 2229052, p. 11, line 13, dwelling 44, household 45, age 20, born Quebec, Scotch, Methodist, farmer
3. Witness of marriage of his brother Chester and Sarah E. Heath at Barnston, PQ. 27 Nov. 1877 (Drouin)
4. Witness of marriage of his brother Henry and Sarah M. Sutton at Barnston, PQ. 29 Oct. 1878 (Drouin)
5. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 56, sub district F, p. 14, family 76, age 30, at his brother Henrey Morrison's home. There is also an Annie Morrison present, age 65, (mother).
6. Mortgage, 21 March 1882, Anna Edson Widow Weston Morrison, Chester A. Morrison, Hollis Morrison, Norman Morrison, to Lewis S. Pond, entry #2411 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))
7. Sale, 8 July 1886, Chester A. Morrison, Hollis Morrison, Norman Morrison to Eratus A. Buckland, entry #4120 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))
8. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 190, sub district 11, p. 39, age 40, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Universalist, with husband Hollis, children; Curtis Ronald, Ethel Annie, Alice Irene, at his brother Norman's home.
9. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 195, sub district b-1, p. 5, age 50, (20 Nov 1850) wife, Jennie (34) (8 May 1866) and children, Curtis R. (15) (2 Jan 1886), Ethel A. (13) (21 Apr 1887), Alice J. (11) (7 Apr 1889), Jessie B. (8) (4 Mar 1893) and Bertha L. (5) (11 Jan 1896)
10. Found in the Lovell's Farmer's Register, Feb. 1909; Stanstead County; Morrison Hollis, o., Barnston, Barnston Tp., L 14, R 4, (p. 98)
11. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Morrison was celebrated recently. (Stanstead Journal, Jan. 27, 1910)
12. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston Township, District 200, sub district 2-1, p. 13, age 60, b. Nov 1851, Range 14, Lot 4R, with wife Jennie, children; Curtis, Alice, Jessie, Bertha
13. Death: witnesses; Mr. and Mrs. George Moore, 1913, Coaticook, PQ.
14. BARNSTON
An aged and esteemed resident Mr. Hollis Morrison passed away early, Wednesday morning. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. E. Dale, B.A., officiating. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, June 26, 1914, p. 5)BARNSTON.
An aged and esteemed resident Mr.
Hollis Morrison passed away early,
Wednesday morning. The funeral took
place on Thursday afternoon, the
Rev. E. Dale, B.A., officiating.
Mrs. B. E. Converse enter15. BARNSTON
Much sympathy is expressed for the widow and family of the late Hollis Morrison, whose death has already been reported. A large concourse of friends and fellow citizens attended the funeral which was held at his late residence, last Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Earle Dale, B.A., officiating. Mr. Morrison was 63 years of age and was the third son of the late Weston Morrison, and his wife, Annie Edson. He had always lived in this neighborhood and was a kind husband, a loving father and esteemed neighbor. He was a member of the Baptist Church for many years. He is survived by his widow, one son, four daughters and two brothers, Messrs. Henry and Norman Morrison. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, July 3, 1914, p. 2)
Hollis married 1 Jennie Tyler on 14 Jan 1885 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Jennie was born on 8 May 1856 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 28 May 1952 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Jennie was employed as 1921;seamstress,1931;domestic. She was buried in Pleasant View, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Daughter of Alvah Drew Tyler and Mary Jane Walker.
- ALVIN DREW TYLER; At the advanced age of 92 years, Mr. Drew Tyler of North Hatley passed to his well merited rest on January 11, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jennie Morrison. The family of Mr. Tyler's father came to Canada from the United States when there was but one log hut on Stanstead Plain. The difficulties of the journey may be imagined from the fact that the cow which the Tyler family were trying to bring with them, was on the way, devored by wolves. The Tyler family settled in the primeval woods about where the Russell Bowen farm is located and there Alva was born June 25, 1830. On reaching manhood Mr. Tyler married Miss Jane Walker, and ten daughters and one son were the result of this union, the son and one daughter dying in infancy. The late Mr. Tyler is survived by his wife, nine daughters, 31 grandchildren, and 45 great-grandchildren. The daughters are Mesdames Jennie Morrison, Alger Drew and Albert Pope of Barnston, Mrs. Elmer McClary of Massawippi, Mrs. Chester McClary of Lyndonville, Vt., Mrs. Leon Allen of Lennoxville, Mesdames Wright Sampson and Mamie Trusell of North Hatley, and Mrs. Leslie Drew of East Angus. (Stanstead Joutnal, Feb. 3, 1922, p. 3)- The funeral of Mrs. Jane Tyler was held in the Baptist Church on Saturday, Juno 5th, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. I. K. Tyler spoke very fittingly of the long life of the deceased. The late Mrs. Tyler was the mother of nine daughters, all of whom survive her. (June 1926)
2. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., District 56, Barnston sub-district 26, p. 6, age 15, with parents Alvah (50) and Jane (40) and sisters, Nancy (18), Susan (16), Hattie (12), Mary (6) and Sarah (3) all Rel; Meth, Origin; Scotch
3. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 190, sub district 11, p. 39, age 24, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Universalist, with husband Hollis, children; Curtis Ronald, Ethel Annie, Alice Irene
4. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 195, sub district b-1, p. 5, age 44, (8 May 1866) husband, Hollis (50) (20 Nov 1850) and children, Curtis R. (15) (2 Jan 1886), Ethel A. (13) (21 Apr 1887), Alice J. (11) (7 Apr 1889), Jessie B. (8) (4 Mar 1893) and Bertha L. (5) (11 Jan 1896)
5. The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Morrison was celebrated recently. (Stanstead Journal, Jan. 27, 1910)
6. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston Township, District 200, sub district 2-1, p. 13, age 40, b. May 1866, Range 14, Lot 4R, with husband Hollis, children; Curtis, Alice, Jessie, Bertha
7. 1916: witness with Charles Wesley Fox, at the marriage of her daughter, Bertha Morrison to John Wright Fox.
8. Barnston
... Mrs. Jennie Morrison has removed to the village and, with her little grandchildren, Ruby and Roy Moore, is occupying the upper part of the Remick tenement house, so as to facilitate the attendance of the children at school. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Oct. 12, 1920, p. 2)9. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., District 206, Barnston, Sub-District 2, 5 July 1921, p. 13, age 54, rents, POB: Que., Nat; Canada, Eth; Irish, Rel; Baptist, Occp; seamstress, with grandchildren Ruby Moore (7) and Roy Moore (5)
10. Mrs. Jennie Morrison, Mrs. John Fox and Master Weyland Pope are spending a few days in Montreal, guests at Mr. George Moor’s. (Stanstead Journal, July 9, 1925)
11. BARNSTON
Mrs. Jessie Morrison is home from Burlington, Vt., for a few weeks a guest of her daughters, Mrs. E. J. Bryan and Mrs. John Fox. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, July 9, 1925, p. 2)12. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, Dist 72 Stanstead, sub-dist 8 Hatley, p. 5, age 65, domestic at the home of Sidney James Kemp (69) owns home $1500, no radio
13. 1942: "Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, Mrs. Morrison and Miss Edna Fox attended the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bryan at Stanstead, Saturday evening. (Stanstead Journal, July 31, 1942)
14. TYLER FAMILY REUNION HELD AT STANSTEAD
The third annual family re-union of the relatives of the late Alvy Tyler and his wife, Mary Jane Walker, was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryan at. Stanstead, with an attendance of ninety-eight. Many of the cousins from the United States were unable to be present this year and the only visitors from across the border were Mr. and Mrs. C. McClary, of Branchville, N.J., Mr. and Mrs. O. Bryan and Mrs. Mary Little, of Colebrook, N.H., Bartlett Morrill, of Bradford, Vt., and Roger Lord, of Littleton, N.H. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyler, of Coaticook, were present this year for the first time. Three who were present last year have passed on, namely, Mrs. Harvey Drew (Amelia Pope), of Barnston, Mrs. Frank Drew (Myrtie Pope), of Barnston, and little Marion Lyon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, V. Lyon, of Baldwin’s Mills. Two great-grandsons are serving their country: Alvy Morrison, of Sherbrooke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Morrison, went Overseas last December with the first Canadian Division, has served in France and is now 'back in England; Ashmore Lee Mosher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph K. Mosher, of Lennoxville, is at Brandon, Man., with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Gerald Morrison, younger brother of Alvy Morrison, has joined the N.P.A.M. A bountiful lunch was spread on tables under the big maples. Later the young guests enjoyed sports, pictures were taken, and all visited the beautiful (lower gardens of Mrs. Bryan, which were in full bloom, and were greatly admired. A particularly lovely sight was the arbor, covered with heavenly blue and rose-colored morning glories. The house was prettily decorated with many bouquets of cut flowers, which Mrs. Bryan distributed among the guests at the close of this happy day. The youngest guest was Patricia, the six weeks' old daughter of Pte. and Mrs. Alvy Morrison, of Sherbrooke. Other babies present were Helen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Grady, of Coaticook, and Betty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alba Bryan, of Way’s Mills. It was much regretted that the eldest Tyler daughter, Nancy, widow of Leslie Drew, was unable to be present on account of ill health. The other eight daughters attended. They are: Mrs. Alger Drew, of Barnston, Mrs. Hollis Morrison, of Stanstead, Mrs. Wright Sampson, of North Hatley, Mrs. Elmer McClary, of Lennoxville, Mrs. Chester McClary, of Branchville, N.J., Mrs. Mamie. Trussell, of North Hatley, Mrs. Albert Pope, of Barnston, and Mrs. Leon Allen, of Sherbrooke. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Aug. 21, 1940, p. 3)15. Mrs. Jennie Morrison and Mrs. John Fox were in Sherbrooke Friday to be near their daughter and sister, Mrs. Earl Bryan, who underwent a second operation in the Protestant Hospital there. (Sherbrooke Telegram, Jan. 21, 1943)
16. Mrs. John Fox and mother, Mrs. Jennie Morrison, were in Sherbrooke recently to visit Pte. Alvin and Pte. Gerald Morrison, sons of Mr. Curtis Morrison, who have lately arrived from overseas. (Stanstead Journal, June 14, 1945)
17. "Mrs. Jennie Morrison is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Fox." (Stanstead Journal, Mar 9 1950, p. 7)
18. Deaths
MORRISON — At her late residence, 9 Stanley Avenue, Sherbrooke, on May 28th, 1952, Jennie Tyler, beloved wife of the late Hollis Morrison, in her 87th year, Resting at Blake’s Funeral Home, 86 Queen Street, where family prayers will he, held on Friday, May 30th, at 1 p.m. followed by service in Barnston Baptist Church at 2.30 p.m.. Rev. Roy Stafford officiating. Interment at. Barnston. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, May 29, 1952, p. 5)19. MRS. HOLLIS MORRISON, BARNSTON, QUE.
Barnston, June 20.—Mrs. Hollis Morrison died on May 23 at the home of her son, Curtis, at Barnston. She was in her 87th year. A native of Barnston, the deceased was the third daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Tyler. She is survived by six sisters, Susie, Bessie, Mamie, Sadie, Edith and Mrs. Leon. Allen. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Ruby Leary, of Worcester, Mass., Roy Moore, of Worcester, Mass., Alvy Morrison, of Lachine, Gerald Morrison, of Sherbrooke. Guy Morrison, of Sherbrooke, Arthur Morrison, of Sherbrooke, Mrs. Knowlden, of Toronto, Mrs. Ronnie Nicholson, of Toronto, and eight great-grandchildren and many nephews, nieces and cousins. Her husband and four children predeceased her.
Interment was made in Barnston Cemetery on May 30. The bearers were four grandsons, Alvy, Gerald, Guy and Arthur Morrison.(Sherbrooke Daily Record, June 20, 1952, p. 14)
They had the following children:
+ 279 M i Curtis Ronald Morrison + 280 F ii Ethel Anna Morrison 281 F iii Alice Irene Morrison was born on 7 Apr 1889 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 13 Sep 1917 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. The cause of death was Tuberculosis. Alice was employed as 1911;housemaker. She was buried 1 on 14 Sep 1917 in Pleasant View Cemetery, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 190, sub district 11, p. 39, age 1, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Universalist, with parents; Hollis and Jennie, siblings; Curtis Ronald, Ethel Annie,
2. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 195, sub district b-1, p. 5, age 11, (7 Apr 1889) with parents, Hollis (50) (20 Nov 1850) and Jennie (34) (8 May 1866) and siblings, Curtis R. (15) (2 Jan 1886), Ethel A. (13) (21 Apr 1887), Jessie B. (8) (4 Mar 1893) and Bertha L. (5) (11 Jan 1896)
3. Witness at the marriage of her sister Ethel Annie Morrison and Earl Bryan, 17 July 1907 at their home in Barnston, PQ, (Drouin)
4. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston Township, District 200, sub district 2-1, p. 13, age 22, b. Apr 1889, Range 14, Lot 4R, with parents Hollis and Jennie, siblings; Curtis, Jessie, Bertha
5. 1913: witness at the marriage of George Moore and Jessie Morrison, 12 June 1913(Drouin)
6. Barnston
Alice Irene Morrison passed peacefully away on Thursday morning September 13th, 1917, at the age of twenty-eight years. For several months prior to her death, Miss Morrison had been in poor health, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hollis Morrison. During this time, she was tenderly cared for by her mother, and her every desire and wish was anticipated by the loving thoughtfullness of mother, brother and sisters. The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the late home of the deceased and was conducted by the Rev. Hunter of Coattcook. Beautiful solos most beautiful of which was "Let her Rest" were rendered by Miss Converse, soloist of the Barnston Methodist Church and the hymns sung by the choir were Alice’s favourites in her lifetime and were chosen for the occasion by her sister Jessie, who listened to them as she lay on her sick bed upstairs. The floral tributes were numerous and lovely and testified to the place which Alice occupied in the heart of her many friends and relatives. The mortal remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the little cemetery on the hill. Pathetic in the extreme, was the "Passing Over" of Jessie Blanche Morrison Moore, aged twenty-four, Tuesday night. September 18, 1917, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hollis Morrison, Barnston Que. Mrs. Moore, against the advice of her phyician in Montreal, had come to Barnston, Monday the tenth to be with her sister Alice at the last moment. In her perilous condition of health, she contracted a chill and double pneumonia followed. Everything that could be done to save her was done but the efforts of an experienced physician and a trained nurse were unavailing and Jessie passed after Alice. A large concourse of friends and relatives for a second time gathered at Mrs. Morrison's home, Thursday September twentieth, to mingle their tears with those of the bereaved family and show in so far as they could their sorrow and sympathy. Relatives were present from Montreal, Lyndonville, Vt., East Angus, Lennoxville, Cannan, Vt., Massawippi and Coaticook, seven of Mrs. Morrison’s sisters being present at each of the two funerals. The service, which was conducted by Rev. Mr. Frye of the Baptist Church, Coaticook was indeed touching in its pathos. It is indeed a gift to be able to utter such comforting words and at the same time to deliver to an audience so powerful a message of warning as fell from Mr. Frye’s lips that day. Miss Converse sang words of sweet comfort in the lovely solos which she rendered and was assisted by the choir of the Methodist Church. What was mortal of Jessie was laid beside the sister whom she had loved so dearly and from whom she was separated for so short a time. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. Moore, little Ruby and Roy, and to the Morrison family, in their double bereavement. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Sept. 29, 1917, p. 2)+ 282 F iv Jessie Blanche Morrison 283 F v Bertha Louise Morrison was born on 11 Jan 1896 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 22 Sep 1950 in Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ. She was buried 1 in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 195, sub district b-1, p. 5, age 5, (11 Jan 1896) with parents, Hollis (50) (20 Nov 1850) and Jennie (34) (8 May 1866) and siblings, Curtis R. (15) (2 Jan 1886), Ethel A. (13) (21 Apr 1887), Alice J. (11) (7 Apr 1889) and Jessie B. (8) (4 Mar 1893)
2. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston Township, District 200, sub district 2-1, p. 13, age 10, b. Jan 1896, Range 14, Lot 4R, with parents Hollis and Jennie, siblings; Curtis, Alice, Jessie,
3. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., District 206, Barnston, Sub-District 2, 5 July 1921, p. 13, age 25, rents, POB: Que., Nat; Canada, Eth; English, Rel; Advent, with husband John Fox (30) (next house is Bertha's mother; Jennie Morrison)
4. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 2 Barnston, p. 2, age 35, owns home, $6000, no radio and husband, John (40) and daughter Edna (6)
5. 1942: "Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, Mrs. Morrison and Miss Edna Fox attended the thirty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bryan at Stanstead, Saturday evening. (Stanstead Journal, July 31, 1942)
6. Mrs. Jennie Morrison and Mrs. John Fox were in Sherbrooke Friday to be near their daughter and sister, Mrs. Earl Bryan, who underwent a second operation in the Protestant Hospital there. (Sherbrooke Telegram, Jan. 21, 1943)
7. Mrs. John Fox has returned home, after spending the past three weeks in Stanstead, assisting in the care of her sister, Mrs. Earl Bryan, who died Apr 18. Friends here extend sympathy to the bereaved family. (Stanstead Journal, Apr. 29, 1943)
8. Mrs. John Fox and mother, Mrs. Jennie Morrison, were in Sherbrooke recently to visit Pte. Alvin and Pte. Gerald Morrison, sons of Mr. Curtis Morrison, who have lately arrived from overseas. (Stanstead Journal, June 14, 1945)
9. "Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Jennie Morrison, Miss Edna Fox, also Mr. Curtis Morrison and family of Sherbrooke in the sudden death of Mrs. Bertha Fox." (Stanstead Journal, Oct 5 1950, p. 7)
10. Obit: MRS. BERTHA L. FOX OF STANSTEAD
Stanstead, Oct. 25.—The community was shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. Bertha L. Fox, of Stanstead, Que., which occurred at the Sherbrooke Hospital, on Friday, September 22, 1950. In poor health for some time, yet able to be up around, her death came very suddently. The deceased was born in Barnston, the daughter of Mrs. Jennie Morrison, and the late Mr. Hollis Morrison. She was united in marriage on September 6, 1916, to John W. Fox, who predeceased her one year and ten months ago. The funeral service was held Monday, September 25, at L. O. Cass and Sons’ Funeral Home, at Rock Island, and conducted by the Rev. T. W. Tyson, of Rock Island. Many beautiful floral tributes were silent tokens of love and esteem, in which, the deceased was held. Burial took place in the Crystal Lake Cemetery. Bearers were Roy Aldrich, Clarence Lebanon, Thomas Blake and Leslie Pope, all of Stanstead. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends from Stanstead, Rock Island, Tomifobia, Barnston, Ayer’s Cliff, South Barnston, East Hatley, Sherbrooke, Waterville, North Hatley, Way's Mills, Montreal, Canaan, Vt., Hanover, N.H., and Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Fox leaves to mourn her loss, her mother, Mrs. Jennie Morrison and adopted daughter, Edita, of Stanstead, one brother, Curtis Morrison and family, of Sherhrooke, several nieces and nephews and other relatives. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Oct. 25, 1950, p. 12)Bertha married John Wright Fox on 6 Sep 1916 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. John was born on 20 Feb 1891 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He died on 22 Nov 1948 in Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ. John was employed as 1891;farmer's son,1921;butter maker,1931;Dairy Farmer. He was buried 1 in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Son of Charles "Henry" Fox and Mary Ann Peavy.
- MRS. HENRY FOX, SOUTH BARNSTON. QUE. .
SOUTH BARNSTON, July 5. — Mrs. Henry Fox passed away on June 11th, at her home here, after having been in failing health for nearly four years. The deceased was born Mary Ann Peavy, at South Barnston on March 30, 1852, and was married to Henry Fox on November 15, 1873. From this union there were eleven chidren: Mrs. Belknap (Susie), William Fox, of York Beach, Me.; Jesse Fox, Charles Fox, of Stanstead; Mrs. Pliny Shaw (Alice), of Dover, N.H.; Mrs. Flora Fox, of Coaticook; Mrs. Joseph Keeler (Mamie), of Stanstead; John Fox, of Barnston; Minnie Fox, Mrs. Mattie Fox, of South Barnston; and Myron Fox, of Barnston. Mrs. Belknap, Jesse and Minnie died several years ago. Of the remaining eight children, all were present at the funeral but William Fox, of York Beach. The funeral was held at the house on June 13th, where a large number of relatives, friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last tributes. Rev. H. Wallace, of Coaticook, officiated, assisted by Rev. Mr. Jones, of Stanstead. The bearers were Messrs. William Wood, George Bullis, Clarence Aldrich and William Aldrich. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Mr. Audinwood, of Rock Island. There were many beautiful flowers which testified to the esteem and affection in which the deceased was held by her many relatives and friends. Mrs. Fox leaves to mourn her loss, besides the children above mentioned, an aged husband, Mr. Henry Fox, several grandchildren and other relatives. The burial was in the family lot in the Heathon Cemetery. (July 1929)
- HEATHTON -- Mr. Henry Fox passed away on September 28 after a long illness. He was over eighty years of age. (Sept 1931)
2. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, district 190, sub-district 12, p. 51, age 2/12, Rel, Adventist
3. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census Quebec, Stanstead Co., distrist 195, sub-district 3, Barnston, p. 5, age 10, b. Feb, 20 1891, at home with parents; Henry and Mary, with siblings; Jesse B., Florence B., Minnie E., Mattie L., and Miran.
4. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census Quebec, Stanstead Co., distrist 3, sub-district 2, Barnston, p. 1, age 20, b. Feb 1891, at home with parents; Henry and Mary, with siblings; Mattie and Myron.
5. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., District 206, Barnston, Sub-District 2, 5 July 1921, p. 13, age 30, rents, POB: Que., Nat; Canada, Eth; English, Rel; Advent, Occp; butter maker, with wife Bertha (25) (next house is Bertha's mother; Jennie Morrison)
6. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 2 Barnston, p. 2, age 40, owns home, $6000, no radio and wife, Bertha (35) and daughter Edna (6)
7. Obit: John Wright Fox of Stanstead
The sudden death from internal causes of John Wright Fox, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. Henry Fox of South Barnston, occurred while he was hunting in the woods between Stanstead and Baldwin Mills in the presence of his wife and four friends on Nov. 22. Mr. Fox was born at South Barnston, Feb. 20, 1881, and spent his early years there. He married Bertha L. Morrison of Barnston, Sept. 6, 1916, and resided in Barnston until 1933 when they came to Stanstead. Mr. Fox had not been in good health for several years, and was under the care of Dr. A. R. V. White of Stanstead, but his passing was very unexpected as he had been able to go about his work at Stanstead and Rock Island during the summer. The funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 25, at L. O. Case & Son’s funeral home at Rock Island, conducted by the Rev. Dr. H. A. Carson of Rock Island, who spoke comforting words to the bereaved. There were many beautiful floral tributes. There was a large gathering of relatives and friends present from Stanstead, Rock Island, Barnston, South Barnston, Ayer’s Cliff, East Hatley, Sherbrooke, North Hatley, Waterville, Way’s Mills, Beebe, Coaticook, Newport, Vt., Hanover, N.H., and Canaan, Vt. Bearers were Harry Searles, Beebe; Elsworth Hartley, Rock Island; Clarence LeBaron, Stanstead; Ernest Batchelor, Stanstead. Mr. Fox leaves his wife, Mrs. Bertha Fox; adopted daughter, Edna; three brothers, William of Whitefield, N. H., and Charles and Myron of Stanstead; two sisters, (Alice) Mrs. Pilny Shaw of Dover, N.H., and Mrs. Flora Fox of Coaticook; several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives. (Stanstead Journal, Dec. 9, 1948)
112. Chester Aldron Morrison (Weston , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born 1 on 6 Dec 1852 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ . He died 2 on 3 Sep 1902 in Manitou Springs, El Paso Co., CO. The cause of death was Anemia. Chester was employed as 1871;farmer,1900,1902;Blacksmith. He immigrated in 1866 to to the U.S. He was buried 3 on 5 Sep 1902 in Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou, El Paso Co., CO.
1. Son of Weston Morrison and Anna Edson.
2.Found in the 1861 Quebec Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, Film 517428, sheet 55, line 39, age 12, born C.E, married, Freewill Baptist, with parents, Weston (45) and Anna (46) and siblings, Hollis (10) and Norman (2). There is also a Betsy Morrison, b. U.S, age 64, widow. Framed, one and half story, single family house. (listed in the census next to Preston, Betsy and Caleb)
3. Witness at his father's; Weston Morrison, death 4 March 1871, at Barnston, PQ. (Drouin)
4. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, Film 2229052, p. 11, line 12, dwelling 44, household 45, age 22, born Quebec, single, Scotch, Methodist, farmer
5. EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, P. Q.
Mr. S. Goodhue's cheese factory opened on Monday, the 31st ult., under the management of Mr. Chester Morrison who has had charge of the business for the past two seasons. (Vermont Farmer, June 4, 1875)6. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 56, sub district F, p. 14, family 76, age 32, at his brother Henrey Morrison's home. There is also an Annie Morrison present, age 65, (mother).
7. Mortgage, 21 March 1882, Anna Edson Widow Weston Morrison, Chester A. Morrison, Hollis Morrison, Norman Morrison, to Lewis S. Pond, entry #2411 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))
8. Conveyance, 31 March 1882, Henry Morrison to Chester A. Morrison, Hollis Morrison & Norman Morrison, entry #2408 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))
[Henry sold his land and his share of ownership and liabilities of his father's estate to his three brothers, $1500. (which was 1/4 of 1/2, the other 1/2 belonging to mother Annie Morrison) A parcel of land south of the government road crossing the south half of lot 9, 3rd range of Barnston, except for five acres in the southeast corner, sold to Deborah Clifford. The land, about 67 acres, was bought by Henry Morrison from Lucius Kilborn, 1 Feb 1872, along with the land of his father, Weston Morrison, which was the balance of said lot 9, except for a piece of land at the north end owned by Joshua Sutton's estate. Also a piece of lot 8, about 20 acres, which was acquired by Weston Morrison from Charles S. Phillips.]9. Sale, 8 July 1886, Chester A. Morrison, Hollis Morrison, Norman Morrison to Eratus A. Buckland, entry #4120 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))
10. Protest, 6 Oct 1888, Eastern Townships Bank to Chester A. Morrison, entry #5367 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))
[$70 promissary note, 6 months due, "No Funds"]11. (26 Jan 1888) from the Inventory record of Rufus Heath: "Chester A. Morrison acting herein in his quality of the Judicial Procurator of Lucius A. Heath now of parts unknown Mariner and now absent from and resident without the province of Quebec and duly appointed as such procurator for the purposes of the present inventory"
Act #4892, Inventory of the Estate of the late Rufus Heath and of community between him and his late wife, 26 Jan. 1888 (Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Cote CN501. Greffes de notaires, 1815-1921.; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1890))12. Found in the 1888 Manitou Springs, Colorado, city directory; Morrison, Chester, blacksmith, Manitou ave.
13. Found in the 1890 directory of Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Colorado City; Morrison, Chester A., blacksmith, Ute Pass road. (p. 242)(Manitou Springs)
14. 1894: A GOLD STRIKE
Rich Diggings Discovered in the Vicinity of Manitou Ore Carrying Free Gold from the New District Shown in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan 30. - The gold excitement has again struck Manitou and ...
On Jan 13, 1894, C. A. Morrison and Hub Pepper located the "Hub Pepper" lode. The prospect showed good indications and these gentlemen proceeded to sink a ten-foot hole. In sinking they went through about nine feet of black trap rock and then uncovered a part of the vein. The vein matter lies between granite walls and is well mineralized. Mr. Morrison assured The News representative that an assay of the vein matter, which gave returns of $3 in gold and $2.50 in silver. The ore is the same in every respect as that which has been opened up in the Turkey Creek district, and are undoubtedly the same veins. the Turkey Creek district is about ten miles south and five degrees west of the present Manitou strike. ... (Denver Rocky Mountain News, Jan. 31, 1894, p. 2)15. U.S. Patent Office
Chester A. Morrison and John Moran submitted a patent for a Windlass:
Patent No. 603,237, application filed Jun. 24, 1897, patented Apr. 26, 1898
The invention relates to improvements in windlasses used for hoisting purposes, and specially adapted to be used where blasting is required in the excavation under the windlass, such as in shafts and wells sunk in rocky formations.
The objects of the improvements are, first, 1. to provide a Windlass-drum with a ratchet wheel on each end; second, to provide a pawl to set the ratchet-wheels which will be safe and secure; third, to arrange for the instantaneous removal of the drum of the Windlass from the supporting-standards by providing a metal box to fit over the top of the standards; fourth, to reduce friction in operating the Windlass by providing adjustable boxes with ball-bearings.Chester A. Morrison submitted a patent for a Windlass:
Patent No. 639,596, application filed Jan. 8, 1898, patented Dec. 19, 1899
The invention relates to improvements in windlasses to be used in mining, in which the Windlass-drum and attachments can be speedily removed from the supporting-standards. The objects of my improvements are, first, to provide ball-bearing journals for the windlass-drum and its actuating means; second, to facilitate the speedy removal of the windlass-drum and its actuating means from the supporting-standards; third, to provide a journal-box for the shaft of a windlass-drum, which journal-box will also serve as a journal for the drum-actuating machinery and as a support and journal for the pawl used in connection with such Windlass-drum; fourth, to afford facilities for securing a ratchet to each end of the Windlass-drum,and, fifth, to provide a shaft for use in a Windlass, which will be secured against longitudinal movement without the use of collars or similar means.16. MUNICIPALITY OF THE TOWN OF COATICOOK.
Public notice is hereby given by Otis Shurtleff, secretary-treasurer, that the lands hereinafter men tioned will be sold by public auction, at the ofhee of the municipality council of the town of Coati-coak, on TUESDAY, the FIRST day of the month of MARCH next, at TEN o'clock in the forenoon, for the municipal and school (axes and charges due thereon,unloss for the same be paid with cost before the day of sale, to wit :
- List -
Chester A. Morrison, lots Nos. 1814 and 1828, on the cadastral plan and book of reference of the town of Coaticook.
(Amount due................ $ 6 50
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(QUEBEC OFFICIAL GAZETTE, No. 4, Vol. XXX, Jan. 1898)17. Local Briefs
E. G. Siggers, patent lawyer, Washington D.C., reports the following patents granted to inventors in the Rocky Mountain states, December 19, 1899. He will mail copy of specification and drawings of any patent for 10 cents in stamps: E. Benton, Butte Mont., work box; E. H. Lunken, Denver, Colo., straight-way valve; C. A. Morrison, Manitou, Colo., windlass; (Aspen Tribune, Dec. 30, 1899, p. 4)18. Chester is listed on the board of trustees for Manitou Springs, CO;
1899 -- Mayor, H.M. OGILBEE; trustees, FRENCH, DAVIS, FOX, C.A. MORRISON, WRIGHT and NICHOLS.
1900 -- Mayor, H.R. PENFIELD; trustees, DAVIS, MORRISON, WRIGHT, F.W. COOPER, W.H. ROGERS, and NICHOLS.19. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Colorado, El Paso Co., Manitou Twp, precinct 13, dis 24, sheet 8B, Manitou Ave., owns home, age 50, DOB: Dec 1849, marr. 17yrs, imm. 1867, in the US 32 yrs and wife Laura (42) DOB: Apr 1857, marr. 17yrs. Laura's mother is with them; Abigail Adams (75) DOB: Mar 1825, widow
20. 1900; Manitou Springs directory; Morrison, C.A. Blacksmith, (p. 572, Colorado state business directory : with Colorado mining directory department, 1900. Denver, Colo.: Gazetteer Pub. Co., 1900)
21. Found in the 1902 Manitou Springs, CO., city directory; "Morrison Chester A, livery, res 406 Manitou ave (Mrs Laura E)", The Giles city directory of Colorado Springs, Colorado City and Manitou : May, 1902.
22. KINGCROFT; We hear that another Barnston boy, Mr. Chester Morrison of Manitou, Col., is very sick and not expected to live. (Stanstead Journal, Sep. 4, 1902)
23. Obit:
Mr. Chester A. Morrison, one of Manitou's most respected residents died Wednesday night at his home No. 406 Manitou Avenue of dropsical trouble. The funeral will be held today at 2 o'clock at the residence, and will be conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge of which Mr. Morrison was a prominent member. The deceased leaves a wife in this city and one daughter, who lives in Canada. (Colorado Springs Gazette, Sept. 5, 1902, p. 10)24. WILL IS FILED - The last will and testament of the late Chester Adion Morrison has been filed in the district court. The deceased passed away at Manitou, September 4, last. The will leaves all his property excepting his life insurance policies to his wife, Laura Elizabeth Morrison, who is also named as the executrix. The insurance is to go to the beneficiaries named in the policies. (Colorado Springs Gazette, Sept. 16, 1902)
25. Obit:
It was with a feeling of profound regret that the community learned of the death of Chester A. Morrison which occurred at his home at Mid-night Wednesday Sept. 10th. Say a Manitou Springs Journal, Colorado. For the past three years Mr. Morrison has been an invalid struggling with a quiet patience peculiarly his own, an incurable disease. Last winter he spent the winter in California accompanied by his wife, hoping for benefit from the climate change, but his improvement was but temporary. He has failed steadily all summer and while his friends had given up hope of his recovery, the end came as a shock.
Mr. Morrison was born in Canada fifty-five years ago next December, and has lived in Manitou for the past sixteen years. Quiet and unobstructive as to disposition he soon won and has retained the respect and regards of the community. He served two terms as town councilman and has repeatedly refused re-nomination, and the people recognized in him one who could be depended on to take an honorable stand on all questions.
A wife and married daughter, who live in Canada, are all the surviving family. The Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Herbert W. Lathe, the burial at Crystal Valley being in charge of the odd fellows. (Stanstead Journal, September 25, 1902)
Notes:
1. Blk:005 Row:B Lot:004 Plot:E
MORRISON, Chester A.
Born: 1850 Died: 1903 Buried: 5 SEP 1902
Discrepancies: Sexton records' burial date precedes death date; dates on marker don't agree with sexton records' age of 50
Comments: POB: Canada; LR: Manitou Springs, CO; age 50; married; NR: Laura MORRISON; lot deeded to Mrs. Thomas EHLERS; Odd Fellows symbol; sexton records list death 4 SEP 1902
Chester married 1 (1) Sarah Emma Heath daughter of Rufus Heath and Elvira Morrison on 27 Nov 1877 in Methodist Chuch, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Sarah was born 2 on 30 Dec 1854 in Stanstead Co., PQ. She died 3 on 25 Nov 1878 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She was buried 4 in Gould Cemetery, Kingscroft, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Daughter of Rufus Heath and Elvira Morrison.
Philip Heath, son of Samuel Heath (s), was born in Bridgewater, New Hampshire. He resided in Canaan and Hebron, New Hampshire, and later removed to Barnston, Province of Quebec, where he died. He married Joanna Ingalls, daughter of Ebenezer Ingalls, Sr. Their children: 1. Betsey, born in Hebron or Canaan, New Hampshire, July 4, 1794, married Kimball Corlis. 2. Lucinda, married Winthrop Drew. 3. Sally, married John Corlis. 4. Gilman. 5. Joshua, born March 7, 1814, married Huldah Webber, of Maine, had four children; they lived in Concord, New Hampshire. 6. Rufus, born, married, lived and died in Barnston, Province of Quebec. 7. Mary Ann, married Samuel Hill, resided in Barnston, Province of Quebec. 8. Olive, married Thomas Cilley, lived in Barnston, Province of Quebec. (p. 299, Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and personal memoirs of Worcester County, Massachusetts, with a history of Worcester society of antiquity (Vol 4), 1907, Ellery Bicknell Crane.)2. Found in the 1861 Quebec Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, Film 517428, sheet 55, line 20, age 7, born C.E, Baptist with parents, Rufus (49) and Elvira (45) and siblings, Elizabeth (20), Nancy (19) and Lucius (13)
3. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, p. 12, line 6, age 17, born Quebec, single, Irish, Baptist, with parents Rufus (58) and Elvira (55) and sister Elizabeth (29) and Rufus E. Thompson (3) and Joseph Thompson (35)
4. "Sarah Emma wife of Chester A. Morrison (farmer) of Barnston died on the Twenty Fifth day of November aged Twenty Four years ten months and was buried on the Twenty Seventh day of the same month One Thousand Eight Hundred + Seventy Eight
Henry Morrison Jas H. Marsh
Chester A. Morrison
(Drouin; Barnston Baptist Church Record)
They had the following children:
+ 284 F i Sarah "Emma" Morrison
Chester married 1 (2) Laura Elizabeth Adams on 17 Sep 1884 in Coaticook, Stanstead Co., PQ. Laura was born in Apr 1857 in Coaticook, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died 2 on 22 Jan 1935 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Laura emigrated in 1886 from to USA. She was buried 3 on 28 Jan 1935 in Crystal Valley Cemetery, Manitou Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
1. Daughter of George Adams and Abigail Cleveland.
"Vester Cleaveland, b. in Canterbury, Conn., Aug. 1, 1780. Came to Barnston in 1801, and soon after m. Relief Converse, b. in Spencer, Mas., Feb. 22, 1783. They settled on No. 15, 15th Range. He d. in April, 1855; she d. in Aug., 1853. The families of their descendants are generally in good circumstances, and some of them wealthy. They are mostly connected with the Wesleyan Church. Children:....Abigail, b. March 5, 1825- m. George Adams." (p. 302 "Forests and Clearings".)- ADAMS, Mrs. Abigail, mother of Mrs. C. A. Morrison, died at the Morrison home in Manitou Tuesday, aged 78 years. Funeral will be held from the family residence this morning at 10 o'clock. (Colorado Springs Gazette, Sept. 17, 1903)
2. Abigail Cleveland, b. March 5, 1825, [d. 1903] m. [31 Oct. 1854] Geo Adams, he d. [4 Apr. 1867] She res. Coaticook, Can. Ch. Edgar Adams, Laura Adams, __[Charlie] Adams[d.7 Sep 1862, 1 yr]. (p. 291, The genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland families : an attempt to trace in both the male and the female lines the posterity of Moses Cleveland ..., of Alexander Cleveland ... and of ancient and other Clevelands in England, America and elsewhere : with numerous biographical sketches : and containing ancestries of many of the husbands and wives : also a bibliography of the Cleveland family : and a genealogical account of Edward Winn ...Hartford, Conn.: Printed for the subscribers by the Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co., 1899, 2982 pgs.)3. Found in the 1861 Quebec Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, Film 517428, sheet 76, line 31, age 4, single, Rel; W. M.
4. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., dis. 142, Hereford sub-district A, p. 28, line 8, age 13, born Quebec, single, English, Methodist, with mother Abigail (46) and brother Edgar (15)
5. 1890: BARNSTON "Mrs. Chester Morrison arrived here from Colorado on Monday last" (Stanstead Journal, Sep. 25 1890, p. )
6. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Colorado, El Paso Co., Manitou Twp, precinct 13, dis 24, sheet 8B, Manitou Ave., owns home, age 43 DOB: Apr 1857, marr. 17yrs, and husband Chester (50) DOB: Dec 1849, marr. 17yrs. Her mother is with them; Abigail Adams (75) DOB: Mar 1825, widow
7. Found in the 1902 Manitou Springs, CO. city directory; "Morrison Chester A, livery, res 406 Manitou ave (Mrs Laura E)", The Giles city directory of Colorado Springs, Colorado City and Manitou : May, 1902.
8. ADAMS, Mrs. Abigail, mother of Mrs. C. A. Morrison, died at the Morrison home in Manitou Tuesday, aged 78 years. Funeral will be held from the family residence this morning at 10 o'clock. (Colorado Springs Gazette, Sept. 17, 1903)
9. Found in the 1904 Manitou Springs, CO. city directory; "Morrison Mrs Laura E (wid Chester), furn rooms, 403 Manitou av.", The R.L. Polk Directory Co.'s Colorado Springs and Manitou city directory, 1904-05.
10. Found in the 1905 Manitou Springs, CO. city directory; "Morrison Mrs Laura E, furn rooms, 403 Manitou av (Manitou).", The R.L. Polk Directory Co.'s Colorado Springs and Manitou city directory, 1905-06.
11. Five Licenses - Five couples secured marriage licenses in the county clerk's office yesterday, as follows: ... Theodore Ehlen and Mrs. Laura Morrison, both of Manitou; ... (Colorado Springs Gazette, Oct. 29, 1908)
12. Second marriage about 1908, to Thomas T. Ehlers, d. 1922, they adopted a girl; Dorothy E.
Thomas and Laura are buried together at Crystal Springs Cemetery.13. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Colorado El Paso Co., Manitou Twp, precinct 12, dis 26, sheet 6B, age 50, 0 of 1 child. With her second husband Thomas Ehler and adopted daughter.
14. Found in the 1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1916 city directory for Manitou Springs, "Ehlers, Thomas T (Laura), driver, r 403 Manitou av, Manitou", The R.L. Polk Directory Co.'s Colorado Springs and Manitou city directory, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1916.
15. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Colorado El Paso Co., Manitou Twp, precinct 55, dis 112, sheet 5B, owns home, 403 Manitou Ave., age 60. With her second husband and adopted daughter.
16. Found in the 1920 Manitou Springs, CO. city directory; "Ehlers, Thomas T (Laura), driver, r 403 Manitou av, Manitou", The R.L. Polk Directory Co.'s Colorado Springs and Manitou city directory, 1920.
17. Found in the 1921 Manitou Springs, CO. city directory; "Ehlers, Thos city trustee, Manitou", The R.L. Polk Directory Co.'s Colorado Springs and Manitou city directory, 1921.
18. 1922: Laura's second husband Thomas Ehlers died 18 Feb 1921:
The funeral of Thomas B. [T] Ehlers of Manitou, who died Saturday, will be held from the residence, 403 Manitou avenue. Rev. Robert B. Wolf of the English Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in Crystal park cemetery. (Colorado Springs Gazette, Feb. 21, 1922, p. 5)19. Found in the 1924 Manitou Springs, CO. city directory; "Ehlers Laura E (wid Thos T) h 403 Manitou av (Manitou)" [with dau Dorothy], The R.L. Polk Directory Co.'s Colorado Springs and Manitou city directory, 1924.
20. Found in the 1930 U.S Census, Colorado El Paso Co., Manitou Twp, precinct 61, dis 7, sheet 4B, 403 Manitou Ave., val. $10,000, with radio, age 70, Widow.
Notes:
1. Abigail Adams, Laura's mother and Thomas Ehlers are found in the same burial plot, Block 5 Lot 3 Plot E, Crystal Valley Cemetery.
2. Blk:005 Row:B Lot: 003 Plot: E
EHLERS, Laura E.
Born: 1857 Died: 1935 Buried: 28 JAN 1935
Inscription: MOTHER
Comments: LR: CA; age 77; shipped from CA; sexton records list death 22 JAN 1935, middle name Elizabeth; surname MORRISON in curbing around lot; lot deeded to Mrs. Thomas EHLERS
114. Florence Jane Morrison (Preston , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born 1 on 1 Jan 1862 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She was christened on 11 May 1884 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 21 Dec 1943 in Rock Island, Stanstead Co., PQ. She was buried 2 on 23 Dec 1943 in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, Film 2229052, p.18, "Florence J.", line 7, dwelling 70, household 72, age 8, born Quebec, Irish, Freewill Baptist, with parents, Preston (54) and Harriet (31) and siblings, Willey A. (7), Edwin (5) and Lucy J. (3)
2. "Province of Quebec, Dept of Public Instruction...Presented to Florence Morrison of the School of North Barnston by Mr L. H. Hubbard, Inspecter of Schools, as a reward of merit in spelling on his visit on the 18th day of July 1873".
3. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 56, sub-district F, Barnston, div 2, p. 48, "Florence", age 16, religion; Free Baptist, at home with Preston Morrison (63) and siblings, Willie (15), Edwin (15), Albert (11), Nellie (5) and Lucy (13).
4. Florence Luella Morrison, daughter of Preston and Harriet Morrison, was born on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty two, and was baptised by me on the eleventh day of May, one thousand eight hundred and eighty four, in the presence of subscribing witnesses
Mrs. W L Oliver
Mrs S D Albe [sp]
(Barnston Methodist Church, Drouin)5. Witness at marriage of her brother William Morrison and Azubah Aldrich, 27 Oct 1886, at Barnston, PQ.
6. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 190, sub-district 12, Barnston, p. 13, age 28, with husband Charles (28) and children; Charles L. (3), and Albert P. (2).
7. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 195, sub-district B-3, Barnston, p. 6, age 37, with husband Charles (37) and children; Charles L. (13), Albert P. (12), Frank, Leonard, Wilbur and Wallis.
8. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 200, sub-district 14, Stanstead, p. 1, Range 1c, Lot 14, age 59, with husband Charles (48) and children; Albert P., Frank, Leonard, Wilbur and Wallis.
9. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 36 Rock Island, p. 8, age 70, rents $12, no radio, with son, Wilbur (32)
10. Rock Island and Derby Line
Mrs. Florence Bliss, Mr. Wilbur Bliss and Miss Olive Brown were Sunday guests of the former's brother, Mr. William Morrison, and Mrs. Morrison, Way's mills. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Aug. 14, 1936, p. 3)11. Obit: Mrs. Florence Morrison Bliss
Mrs. Charles L. Bliss, Sr., whose maiden name was Florence Jane Morrison, died at ten o'clock, Tuesday evening, after suffering a heart attack Sunday night. She had been an invalid for years, largely dependant for strength upon liver extract, but never acknowledged weakness or inability to do her own housekeeping alone. For years she and her younger son, Wilbur, have had a cosy home together on Lee St., Rock Island. Mrs. Florence Bliss, as she was known, was a very kindly, friendly woman albeit an independant one, with strong opinions of her own. She reared six stalwart sons, all surviving save one, the late Leonard Bliss. Charles L., Albert P., Frank O., Wallace W. and Wilbur W. remain to mourn a faithful mother. The husband and father, Charles L. Bliss, Sr., died January 16, 1932 [33]. The funeral service was held at the home Thursday afternoon, December 23, with burial in Crystal Lake Cemetery. Rev. H.A. Carson conducted the service. (Stanstead Journal, Dec. 23, 1943)
Note:
1. middle name Jane vs Luella ?
2. "Russell Bliss talked about "Old Ned" his grandmother's brother--probably Edwin" ref. Beverly S.
Florence married (1) [---] [---] Not Wed ?.
They had the following children:
+ 285 F i Mary Elizabeth Morrison
Florence married 1 (2) Charles Fremont. Bliss on 5 Mar 1886 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Charles was born 2 on 23 Dec 1863 in Moe's River, Compton Co., PQ. He died on 14 Jan 1933 in Boynton, Stanstead Co., PQ. He was employed as 1901;farmer. He was buried 3 in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Son of Lucien Bartlett Bliss and Nancy Marie Harran.
"Dwight Strong paid $1,000 for the entire premises. April 18th, 1857, he sold the same to Lucien B. Bliss. The owners of the property since 1857, have not until quite recently found business there fairly renumerative. Mr. Bliss sold to Jonas G. Lamphire in April, 1865." (p. 126, History of Hartford, Vermont, July 4, 1761-April 4, 1889. The first town on the New Hampshire grants chartered after the close of the French war (1889), Tucker)MRS. L. BLISS, MOE’S RIVER.
MOB’S RIVER, Oct. 12. —(Special.) —Marie Harran, wife of Lucien Bliss, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Harran, late of Moe's River, died at her home in Moe’s River on Tuesday afternoon of heart failure. The deceased was 78 years of age and had been in failing health for the, 'last few years, but was able to be up around until Sunday last. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Baptist. Church, and was conducted by Bev. Mr. Williams, pastor of the Methodist Church, Compton. The hymns were “Jesus, Lover of My Soul,” “Rock of Ages,” and “Some Day, I Know Not When Twill Be.” Mr. L. Q. Bliss was manager and the bearers were three sons, Oscar, Charles and Henry, and son-in-law, Mr. J. Robinson. The casket was covered with beautiful flowers of purple and white, which showed the esteem the deceased was held in. She was of a quiet disposition and was a good wife and mother, and will be much missed by those who are left to mourn. She is survived by her husband, Mr. L. Bliss, of Moe's River; five sons. Mr. Henry Bliss, of Moe’s River; Mr. Oscar Bliss, of Craftsbury, Vt.; Mr. Charles Bliss, of Stanstead; Mr. Chester Bliss, of Malden, Mass., and Mr. Edgar Bliss, of Manchester, N.H.; three daughters, Mrs. G. Walch, of Moe's River; Mrs. J. Robinson, of North Hatley, and Mrs. Waldron, of East Clifton. (1918)Moe's River
- An old and respected citizen of Moe's River, Mr. Lucien Bliss, passed away at his daughter's home, Barnston, and will be buried at his old home cemetery. (Nov. 1921)
DEATHS
BLISS— At the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. H. Walsh, Boynton, Que., Lucien Bartlett Bliss in his 90th year. Funeral service in Congregational Church, Ayer’s Cliff, Tuesday 9 a. m. Internment at Moe’s River Cemetery at 2.30 p.m. (Nov 1921)2. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 54, Compton div 2, p. 17, age 18, with parents; Lucien (49) and Nancy M. (41), siblings; William M. (19), Edgar H. (16), Cheston C. (13), Henry F. (11), Mary A. (10), Oscar (7), Lucy (0), Mabel (5/12) and Lavina (75)
3. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 190, sub-district 12, Barnston, p. 13, age 28, with wife Florence L. (28) and children; Charles L. (3), and Albert P. (2).
4. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 195, sub-district B-3, Barnston, p. 6, age 37, with wife Florence (37) and children; Charles L. (13), Albert P. (12), Frank, Leonard, Wilbur and Wallis.
5. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 200, sub-district 14, Stanstead, p. 1, Range 10, Lot 14, age 48, with wife Florence (59) and children; Albert P., Frank, Leonard, Wilbur and Wallis.
6. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 19 Stanstead Township, p. 9, age 69, with son, Wallace (37), owns home $11,000, no radio and Hazel (26) and sister, Douglas (5) and Lois Louise (1)
7. CHARLES F. BLISS
Charles Fremont Bliss, a well known resident of Stanstead County, died at the home of his son, Wallace Bliss, Fairfax, Saturday, January 14. For three years he had been in failing health and in August last was taken to the Sherbrooke Hospital for treatment, remaining there three weeks. His condition, however, was such that he received little benefit, and he continued to lose ground, but was confined to his bed only three weeks. The late Mr. Bliss was born at Moe's River, County of Compton, December 23, 1862. As a young man he came to Barnston, where he spent several years with his uncle, Chester Cleveland. March 5, 1886, he married Florence Jane Morrison of Barnston, and thereafter the family home was in Barnston and Stanstead. For the past ten years Mr. Bliss had made his home with his son Wallace at Fairfax. Surviving members of the family are Mrs. Bliss and six sons, Charles L., Albert P., Frank O., Wallace W., Leonard B., Wilbur M.; also two brothers, Chester Bliss of Waltham, Mass., and Oscar Bliss of Hardwick, Vt. The funeral took place at the home in Fairfax, Monday forenoon, the service being conducted by Rev. William Johnston of Hatley, assisted by Rev. W. H. Thomas of Ayer's Cliff. Three hymns, "I shall know him," "Rock of Ages" and "Peace, perfect peace," were beautifully rendered by a quartet composed of Mrs. Minnie Rider, Mrs. E. P. Lyon, Mr. M. Johnson and Mr. A. F. Emberly, of Ayer's Cliff. Flowers were from the family and Rebekah order. The bearers were Messrs. F. P. Clark, Rock Isalnd; F. B. Hill, Albert Smith and John Brock, Stanstead. Thomas Hunter of Ayer's Cliff was the undertaker; Harry Lyons conveyed the bearers and Mr. George T. Ames also gave his services. Besides Mrs. Florence Bliss, six sons and their families, other relatives present at the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson (sister), North Hatley; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Walsh, Boynton; John Waldron, brother-in-law, daughter and son, East Clifton; Chester Cleveland, Coaticook; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Badger, Boynton; Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, Ralph Morrison and daughter Mabel, Way's Mills. The burial was at Crystal Lake Cemetery. (Stanstead Journal, Jan. 19, 1933)
They had the following children:
+ 286 M ii Charles Lucien Bliss 287 M iii Albert "Allie" Preston Bliss was born on 13 Dec 1888 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He died on 2 Mar 1973 in Rock Island, Stanstead Co., PQ. Albert was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, ER, Quebec, CAN. He was employed as 1915; farmer,1921;labourer,1931;Foreman Rd Const.
1. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 195, sub-district B-3, Barnston, p. 6, age 5, DOB: 1 Dec 1895, with parents Charles (37) and Florence (37) siblings; Charles L. (13), Albert P. (12), Frank O. (8), Wallis W. (6), and Wilber M. (1)
2. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 200, sub-district 5, Stanstead, p. 1, Lot 1c Range 14, age 23, DOB: Dec 1887, with parents Charles (48) and Florence (59) siblings; Frank (19), Wallis (17), Leonard (15) and Wilber (12)
3. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Quebec, District 206 Stanstead, sub-district 11A Stanstead Township, p. 12, age 31, owns home, Rel; Cong.wife Carrie E., (26), Rel; Cong. and nephew Russell (7) Rel; Cong.
4. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 36 Rock Island, p. 7, age 42, rents $12, w/radio, and wife, Carrie (36)
5. Obit: ALBERT P. BLISS
Rock Island, Que.
Mr. Albert Preston Bliss died at his home in Rock Island on Friday morning, March 2, 1973. He was born in the County of Barnston on December 13, 1888, a second son of Charles and Florence (Morrison), both pioneer families of the area. When a young child, Mr. Bliss with family came to Heathton to a farm. He attended schools in Barnston and at Heathton. June 30, 1915 he was united in marriage to Carrie E. Cooper and their first couple of years was lived on a farm in the Stanstead area. Mr. Bliss also did contract work with his team of horses and his truck. Later they moved to Judds Mills and Mr. Bliss began work with the Town of Rock Island as overseer of roads. Because of his work in the village Mr. and Mrs. Bliss moved to Rock Island. He also was appointed by the Provincial government as Cantonnier of Highways and was in charge of a 30 mile area as far as Georgeville. During his years as overseer in Rock Island many of the streets were built as the village grew; likewise he built and improved roads in the County. In the early days he rolled the winter roads, using a wooden roller and his beautiful team of horses, in the spring the horses were used with a scraper. In later years all the work was done by motor vehicles. Mr. Bliss was fire chief in Rock Island for 24 years. He retired at the age of 65 years. Owning property on Phelps Street, he was kept busy caring for the grounds and so forth. He was a member of Stanstead South Church in Rock Island, one of his pass times was playing cards and he, with Mrs. Bliss were members of the “500” card club. Mr. Bliss was a person highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral was held at the Cass Funeral home in Stanstead on Monday afternoon, March 5 at two o’clock. Rev. G. W. Stokes of Stanstead South Church officiated. The bearers were Lionel Cote, Larry Tilton, Sam. Bethel, Denis Daviau, Wilfred Cuerrier and John Cox. Spring interment will take place in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead. Mr. Bliss is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Bliss and two brothers, Charles Bliss of Rock Island and Frank Bliss of Derby Line, nieces and nephews. Among those to attend the funeral from a distance were Mrs. A. Baimel and Mrs. Thomas Griffin, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lonsdale, Orland, Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wintle, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wintle of Ayer’s Cliff; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bliss, Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bliss, Beebe; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cooper, Burroughs Falls, all nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ruth Bliss, Mrs. Genevieve Therrien and son, Maurice Therrien. Mrs. Kenneth Cooper of Ayer’s Cliff, and others from the Boundary and surrounding communities. (Stanstead Journal, March 22, 1973)Albert married 1 Carrie Evelyn Cooper on 30 Jun 1915 in Derby, Orleans Co., VT. Carrie was born on 17 Oct 1894 in Burwick, N.S. She died on 20 Feb 1984 in Sherbrooke Co., PQ. Carrie was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, ER, Quebec, CAN.
1. Daughter of Alexander Cooper and Fanny Adelia Douglas.
2. Found in the 1900 U.S Census Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., Boston, wd-17, sheet 7, 17 Brook Ave., age 5, DOB:Mar 1894, Imm;1896, with parents, Alexander (40) DOB:Jan 1860, Imm;1896, and wife Annie (35) DOB:May 1865, Imm;1896, and siblings, Maud (6) DOB: Jan 1894, Imm;1896, Glenn D. (9) DOB:May 1891, Maude (2) DOB:Sep 1897, Imm;1899, and borders, James (23) DOB:May 1877, Imm;1896, and Mary (22) DOB:May 1878, Imm;1896,
3. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., Boston, wd-16, sheet 2B, 5 Victor St., age 15 with parents, Alexander (45) marr 26 yrs, and wife Fannie A. (44) 4 of 4 children, and siblings, Laurie F. (22), Kenneth D. (19) and Maud E. (12)
4. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Quebec, District 206 Stanstead, sub-district 11A Stanstead Township, p. 12, age 26, Rel; Cong. with husband Albert (31) owns home, Rel; Cong. and nephew Russell (7) Rel; Cong.
5. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 36 Rock Island, p. 7, age 36, rents $12, w/radio, and husband, Albert (42)
6. Farewell party held for Mrs. Carrie Bliss
Prior to the departure of Mrs. Carrie Bliss to the Wales Home in Richmond, where she will now make her home, she was honored at a surprise farewell party held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Maude Littlejohn, with whom she had been making her home. Mrs. Littlejohn with members of the Stanstead South Church Ladies' Aid, planned the party and this was attended by Mrs. Gordon Johnston, and Mrs. Lillian Goodwin, President and vice-president of the Ladies' Aid; other officers and members included Mrs. Mildred Goodall, Mrs. Fayne Hovey, Mrs. Helen Scott, Mrs. Geneva Lyons, Mrs. Mildred Rudd, Mrs. Sidney Morris and a niece of Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Malcolm Molony of Stanstead. The afternoon was pleasantly spent playing "500" at two tables. Refreshments for tea, brought by the visitors included sandwiches, cookies and squares served with tea. Mrs. Johnston, on behalf of the Ladies' Aid, presented Mrs. Bliss with the gift of a lovely rose pink housecoat. With deep feeling, Mrs. Bliss voiced her appreciation. Mrs. Bliss has been for many years an active and dedicated member of Stanstead South Church and Ladies' Aid and for a number of years, she was a member of the church adult choir. During her activities in the in the Aid, she was treasurer for 17 years. But with failing eyesight, she had to discontinue many of her activities. Mrs. Bliss and her sister, Mrs. Littlejohn have both left to be together and share the same room. The best wishes of all their many friends is extended to them. (Stanstead Journal, Aug. 11, 1977)
7. MRS. CARRIE COOPER BLISS
of the Wales Home, Richmond, Que.
Formerly of Rock Island, Que. On February 20,1984, Carrie Cooper Bliss passed away at the Sherbrooke Hospital in her 89th year. Carrie was a daughter of the late Alexander and Minnie Cooper of Nova Scotia and Boston, Mass. In 1914 the family moved from Boston to Heathton, Que. June 30, 1915, Carrie was united in marriage with Albert P. Bliss of Rock Island. “Allie” as he was known to his friends passed away in 1973. The deceased was a tireless worker in the South United Church, Rock Island, where she sang many years in the choir and was treasurer of the Ladies Aid for 17 years.
In 1976 Carrie Bliss and her sister Maude Littlejohn moved to the Wales Home in Richmond. Left to mourn are a sister-in-law Mrs. Mabel Cooper of Ayer’s Cliff and a niece Mrs. Verna McHarg of Stanstead, also several nieces and nephews on her husband’s side. Two brothers predeceased her, Kenneth in 1964 and Laurie in 1968 and her sister Mrs. Maude Littlejohn in 1983. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on February 23 at Cass and Son Funeral Home, Stanstead. Interment will take place at Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, in the spring. (The Record, March 15, 1984, p. 7)+ 288 M iv Frank Oral Bliss + 289 M v Wallace William Bliss + 290 M vi Leonard Benjamin Bliss 291 M vii Wilbur Murray Bliss was born 1 on 20 Nov 1899 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He was christened 2 on 9 May 1900 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He died on 7 Mar 1973 in Stanstead Co., PQ. He was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, ER, Quebec, CAN. He was employed as 1921;laborer saw mill,1931;salesman gas station,1944;gas station proprietor.
1. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., District 195, sub-district B-3, Barnston, p. 6, age 1, DOB: 20 Nov 1899, with parents Charles (37) and Florence (37) siblings; Charles L. (13), Albert P. (12), Frank O. (8), Wallis W. (6), and Leonard B. (5)
2. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., District 200, sub-district 5, Stanstead, p. 1, Lot 1c Range 14, age 12, DOB: Nov 1888 [99], with parents Charles (48) and Florence (59) siblings; Albert (23), Frank (19), Wallis (17), and Leonard (15)
3. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., District 206, sub-district 29 Stanstead Plain, p. 8, age 23, boarder at home of Jane Danforth (79) widow, with two other boarders, Betres Dashano (19) and Frank Derusha (23)
4. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 36 Rock Island, p. 8, age 32, with mother, Florence (70) rents $12, no radio
5. BLISS — BROWN
Stanstead, June 27. — A very quiet wedding took place at Christ Church on Monday, June 5, at 1,30 p.m, when Miss Olive May Brown became the bride of Wilber Murray Bliss, of Rock Island. The bride is a graduate of Bugbee Business College and has been a stenographer in the Butterfield office twenty years, and the groom has operated a service station for ten years. The bride was becomingly attired in a Nassau blue dressmaker suit dress with navy accessories and wore a corsage of pink roses. For travelling she wore a blue-gray tweed top coat. Immediately following the ceremony the happy couple left for a short honeymoon in the Townships. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, June 27, 1944, p. 5)
6. Obit: WILBUR M. BLISS
Stanstead, Que.
The death of Wilbur Murray Bliss of Stanstead, occurred on Wednesday, March 7, 1973 at the Sherbrooke Hospital. He was born in Barnston County, November 20, 1889, the youngest son in a family of six children to Charles and Florence (Morrison) Bliss. Wilbur grew up and attended school in Heathton. After the death of his father, he and his mother resided together on a farm in Heathton. In 1927 they moved to Rock Island and Mr. Bliss operated a service station in the first Butterfield building on Foundry Hill for 17 years. Later, he was employed by the Three Villages Building Association for 18 years and retired in March 1968. June 5, 1944 he was united in marriage to Olive Brown. They built a home in Stanstead in 1965 and since resided there. Mr. Bliss was a conservationist, he loved the outdoors. He was a member of the Hunting Camp Dozen in Island Brook and until his health began to fail, spent some of the autumn hunting season there. He enjoyed stream trout fishing. He had been a member of the Tomifobia IOOF lodge. The funeral was held at Cass Funeral Home, Stanstead, on Friday afternoon, March 9 at four o’clock. Rev. Canon Harold Church officiated. The bearers were Edward (Ted) Wadleigh, Jack Keeley and Merton Davis assisted by staff from the Funeral Home, friends of the family. The interment is in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead. Mr. Bliss is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bliss, a niece, Miss Jacqueline Brown who has made her home with them for several years, two brothers, Mr. Charles Bliss of Rock Island, and Mr. Frank Bliss of Derby Line, nieces and nephews. Among those to attend the funeral were Mr. Charles Bliss, Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bliss, Beebe, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wintle, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wintle of Ayer’s Cliff, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Cooper, Burroughs Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown, Derby, Mr. Kenneth Brown, Derby Line, Mrs. Pansy Dhu, Orleans, Vt., Miss Esther Miller and Mrs. W. D. Dustin, Hatley; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Bliss, Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bliss, Newport, Mrs. Kenneth Cooper, Mr. Howard Keeler, Ayer’s Cliff, and others from Tomifobia and the Boudary Villages. (Stanstead Journal, March 22, 1973)Wilbur married Olive May Brown on 5 Jun 1944 in Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ. Olive was born on 1 May 1906 in Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 20 Dec 2004 in Fleurimont, Sherbrooke Co., PQ. Olive was buried in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, ER, Quebec, CAN. She was employed as 1931,1956;stenographer.
1. Daughter of Valentine Orson Brown and Cora May Cyr.
- MRS. V. O. BROWN, OF ROCK ISLAND
Rock Island, Feb. 13. - Mrs. V. O. Brown passed away at her home on Railroad Street, Rock Island, on Sunday morning, January 28, at about 10.30 o’clock. Three weeks earlier she had sustained a partial paralytic stroke while visiting at the home of a sister, Mrs. A. M. Seguin and was taken to her own home where she lived with a daughter, Olive, Mrs. Wilbur Bliss. A competent nurse was procured and the patient gained steadily until two or three days before her death. Mrs. Brown was the former Cora May Cyr, a daughter of David and Alma Smith Cyr. who came to this vicinity from Frelihsburg about fifty years ago. Her marriage to Mr. Brown took place about forty-two years ago while the family lived on the Lake Shore Road. The funeral was held at Christ Church, Stanstead, on Tuesday afternoon, with burial at Crystal Lake Cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. F. W. Mitchell. The bearers were three sons. Ralph and Kenneth Brown, and one son-in-law, Wilbur Bliss. Surviving are; husband, Valentine O. Brown, of Rock Island, who is in feeble health; three sons and one daughter, and two sisters, Louise, Mrs. F. M. Brown, of Orleans, Vt., and Mabel, Mrs. A, M. Seguin, of Rock Island. (Feb 1945)
- MR. V. O. BROWN ROCK ISLAND
Rock Island, May 23. -- Valentine Orson Brown, for some time a resident of Rock Island, passed away suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. Burton Dhu, Elm Street, Derby Line, on Thursday, may 10. He had not been well for some time and was subject to heart attacks. he was born in Potton Township on August 9, 1871, and as a young man he learned the plumbing and tinning trade, but later turned to carpentry and then to painting. his last regular work was in the antique department at the F. W. D. Melloon establishment on Main Street, Rock Island, but as long as his health permitted he did odd jobs at any of the obove mentioned trades, and was also able to do boot and shoe repairing. Mr. Brown married Cora May Cyr, of Lake Shore district, Township of Stanstead, who died on January 28, 1945. The funeral was held at Stanstead South Church, Rock Island, on Monday, May 14, at two o'clock. Surviving are two sisters, Nina, Mrs. Wesley Magoon, of Vale Perkins, and Ivy, Mrs. Burton Dhu, of Derby Line; one daughter, Olive, Mrs. Wilbur Bliss, of Rock Island; three sons, Ralph, of Holland, Vt., Earl, of Morgan, Vt., and Kenneth, of Rock Island. (May 1945)
2. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 200, sub-district 5, Stanstead, p. 1, Range 5, Lot 6, age 5, DOB: May 1906, with parents Valentine (37) and Cora (27) and Ralph (7), Earl L. (4) and Kenneth C. (3)
3. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 37 Rock Island, p. 4, age 23, with parents, Valley (54), rents $12, no radio and wife, Cora (48) and brother, Kenneth (22)
4. BLISS, Lloyd, Olive (nee Brown) - Peacefully at the C.H.U.S. Fleurimont, Monday, December 20th, 2004, in her 99th year. Wife of the late Wilbur Bliss and the late Edward Lloyd. Loving step-mother of Rodney (Gail) Lloyd, Lorna (Elleey) Reed, the late Ethel (the late Arthur Elston).
Olive will also be sadly missed by her niece Anna Bliss and dear friend Bea Hodgeman. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, Tuesday, December 28th, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. Spring interment in Crystal Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Animal Frontier Society or the charity of your
choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. (The Record, Dec. 28, 2004, p. 19)
115. William Melvin Morrison (Preston , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born on 17 Oct 1864 in Stanstead, Stanstead Co., PQ. He died on 4 May 1944 in Way's Mills, Stanstead Co., PQ. William was employed as 1921;1931;Farmer. He was buried on 6 May 1944 in Way's Mills Cemetery, Way's Mills, Stanstead Co., P.Q.
( In his will 1908, he states his name to be William Allie Morrison, and the will is signed William M Morrison )
1. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., 141 Barnston sub-district E, div 2, Film 2229052, "Willy A.", p. 18, line 8, dwelling 70, household 72, age 7, born Quebec, Irish, Freewill Baptist
2. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., district 56, sub-district F, Barnston, div 2, "Willie", p. 48, age 15, religion; Free Baptist.
3. Witness at the marriage of his sister Florence Jane Morrison and Charles Fremont Bliss, 5 Mar 1886, at Barnston (Barnston Methodist church records, Drouin)
4. 1888: Found in "The Eastern Townships Business and Farmers Directory, 1888-89", p. 154; Barnston, PQ.,
Morrison Adi Barnston
Morrison Caleb Barnston
Morrison Frank Barnston
Morrison Henry Barnston
Morrison Norman Barnston
Morrison P Way's Mills
Morrison Wm Way's Mills5. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 190, sub district 11, p. 25, age 28, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Methodist, with wife; Azubah, children: Riley J., Ralph
6. 1892: Found in "The Eastern Townships Business and Farmers Directory, 1892, p. 320; Barnston, PQ.,
Morrison Adi, Barnston, Range 5, Lot 10
Morrison Caleb, Barnston, Range 3, Lot 10
Morrison Frank R., Barnston, Range 3, Lot 11
Morrison Henry, Barnston, Range 1, Lot 13
Morrison Norman, Barnston, Range 3, Lot 9
Morrison Preston, Barnston, Range 3, Lot 10
Morrison Wm A., Barnston, Range 5, Lot 87. 1894: witness at his father's burial at Barnston, PQ., 4 Jan 1894. (Drouin)
8. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, district 195, sub-district B-2, p. 7, age 37, at home with wife Azubah and sons; Riley and Ralph
9. Act #12966, Testament (Will) William Morrison (his wife also declares her Will)
In his Will, William Morrison states his name as William Allie Morrison.
(Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Cote CN501. Greffes de notaires, 1815-1921.; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1911))10. Found in the Lovell's Farmer's Register, Feb. 1909; Stanstead County; Morrison Wm. M., Way's Mills. Barnston Tp., L 7, R 5, (p. 98)
11. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, district 200, sub-district 2, p. 3, age 46, methodist, at home with wife Azubah, children; Ralph and Ruth
12. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., District 206, Barnston, Ways Mills, Sub-District 3, p. 3, owns, age 56, POB: Que., Nat; Canada, Eth; English, Rel; Methodist, with wife Ezuba (54) and dau Ruth E. (17) and lodger Percy Busleam (17) [sp]
13. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 3 Barnston, p. 6, age 65, owns home $5000, no radio and wife, Azuba (62)
14. 1933, Jan.: witness at the death of his brother; Edwin Morrison, 20 Jan, 1933, Barnston. (Drouin)
15. FIERI FACIAS DE TERRIS.
Superior Court.-District of Saint Francis.
No.53. THOMAS DUCLOS, farmer, of the township of Stanstead, district of Saint Francis, plaintiff; vs RALPH MORRISON, of the township of Barnston, district of Saint Francis, defendant. Seized as belonging to the said defendant. Those certain lots of land being and situate in the township of Barnston, in the district of Saint Francis -the whole with buildings, circumstances and dependencies thereon erected and made, to wit:
Item No. 1.-The eadastral lot number seven-F (7-F) in the sixth (6) range, containing one hundred and five acres and sixty seven hundredths (105-67);
Item 2.-The undivided half of the eadastral lot number eight-E (8-E) in the said sixth (6) range, containing fifty four acres and ninety, hundredths (54-90);
Item No. 3.-The undivided half of the cadastral lot number eight-E (8-E) in the fifth range, containing twenty six acres and fifty hundredths (26-50);
Item No. 4.-The undivided half of the eadastral lot number eight-C (8-C) in the fifth range, beginning on the East side of said lot eight-C, such three and one half (3 1/2) acres to be taken on the whole length of the said lot eight-C (8-C) from North to South, of a sufficient width to cover the three and one half (3 1/2) arpents.
To be sold at the Registry Office of the division of Coaticook, at Coaticook, on THURSDAY, the SIXTH day of the month of JULY next, at T E N o'clock in the forenoon (Daylight Saving
Time).
GEORGES BEAUCHESNE,
Sheriff's Office, Deputy-Sheriff.
Sherbrooke, May 29, 1933. 3280-22-2
[First publication, June 2nd, 1933]FIERI FACIAS DE TERRIS.
Superior Court.-District of Saint Francis.
No. 958. THE CANADIAN BANK OF COMMERCE, a body corporate and politic having its head office and principal place of business in the city of Toronto, in the Province of Ontario, and for the Province of Quebec, in the city and district of Montreal, plaintiff, against H. W. MORRISON and W. M . MORRISON, both of the township of Barnston, in the district of Saint Francis, defendants.
Seized as belonging to said defendant R. W. Morrison: All those certain lots of land situated in the township of Barnston, in the district of Saint Francis With the buildings and improvements thereon, known on the official plan and book of reference of said township of Barnston as:
Item 1. lot number ten-E (10-e) in the fifth range;
Item2. One undivided half of lot number eight-E (U - ½ - 8-e) in the fifth range;
Item 3. One undivided half of three and one half acres of lot number eight-C (U-1/2-8-e) in the fifth range, ajoining said lot eight-E in the fifth range, and to be taken off the Masterly side of the said lot number eight-C in the fifth range along the whole length thereof from North to South, and wide enough to form said three and one half acres, which are bounded on the West by the remainder of said lot number eight-C, on the North by hit number eight-B, on the East by lot number eight-K, all in the fifth range, and on the South by lot number eight-E in the sixth range with the reservation of a spring of water thereon, and the registered rights in connection therewith;
Item 4. One undivided half of lot number eight-E (8-e) in the sixth range;
Item5. lots numbers six-D, seven-B, seven-E and eight-C (6-d-7-b-7-e) all in the sixth
range.
To be sold at the church door of Saint Wilfrid de Barnston (Kingscroft) on THURSDAY, the
FIFTEENTH day of JUNE, 1933, at ONE O'clock in the afternoon. (Standard Time).
GEORGES BEAUCHESNE,
Sheriffs Office, Deputy Sheriff.
Sherbrooke, May 8th., 1933.
[First publication, Mav 13th., 1933]
2974-19-2-o
(Quebec Official Gazette, No. 22, Vol. 65, June 2, 1933, p. 2294)16. WILLIAM MELVIN MORRISON, WAY'S MILLS
Way's Mills, May 8.—There passed away suddenly at his home, William Melvin Morrison, of this place, who was in his eightieth year. Mr, Morrison was born here on October 17,1864, and lived all his life within a few miles of where he passed away. His passing came as a great shock both to his relatives and friends, as he had been out around as usual and apparently in his usual good health. Mr. Morrison was united in marriage on October 27, 1886, with Azubah Rosamond Aldrich, who died on December 18, 1938. Of this union were born three children, Riley, who is now living in New London, Conn., Ralph, who predeceased them on May 19, 1985, and
Ruth, Mrs. Alec Buckland, now living in North Hatley. He also leaves to mourn his loss, nine grandchildren, numerous greatgrandchildren, besides a host, of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at his home on Friday. April 28, with interment in the Way's Mills Cemetery beside
his late wife. The flowers were very beautiful. A touching message was given by the pastor, Rev, Lorne Smith, of Coaticook. The bearers were Messrs. John Hunter, Earle Hovey, Alber Bryan
and Winsmore Geddes. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and
Mrs. Wesley Sharman and Miss Glennis Buckland, of North Hatley, Miss Glenda Buckland, of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bliss, of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, of South Barnston, Mrs. Kenneth Drew, of Heathton, and Mr. Howard Buckland, of Ayer's Cliff. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, May 8, 1944, p. 7)17. WILLIAM MELVIN MORRISON
Way's Mills, Que., May 4, 1944, there passed away suddenly, William Melvin Morrison of this place, who was in his eightieth year. Mr. Morrison was born October 17, 1864, and lived all his life within a few miles, of where he died. His passing came as a great shock to both his relatives and friends, as he had been out around and apparently in his usual good health. October 27, 1886, Mr. Morrison united in marriage with Azubah Rosamond Aldrich, who died Dec 13, 1938. Of this union were born three children; Riley, who is now living in New London, Conn., Ralph, who died May 19, 1935, and Ruth (Mrs. Alec Buckland) now living in North Hatley. William Morrison also leaves to mourn their loss, nine grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at his home on Friday, April 28, with burial in Way's Mills Cemetery, beside his late wife. The flowers were very beautiful. A touching message was given by the pastor, Rev. Lorne Smith, of Coaticook. The bearers were: John Hunter, Earle Hovey, Alber Bryan and Winsmore Geddes. (Stanstead Journal, May 11, 1944)
Note:
1. His marriage entry says William A. Morrison, (In his will, William Allie Morrison)
2. Bliss, Charles' obit: "Besides Mrs. Florence Bliss, six sons and their families, other relatives present at the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. James Robinson (sister), North Hatley; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Walsh, Boynton; John Waldron, brother-in-law, daughter and son, East Clifton; Chester Cleveland, Coaticook; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Badger, Boynton; Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison, Ralph Morrison and daughter Mabel, Way's Mills."
William married 1 Azubah "Zube" Rosamond Aldrich on 27 Oct 1886 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Azubah was born on 28 Oct 1868 in Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 13 Dec 1938 in Way's Mills, Stanstead Co., PQ. She was buried 2 on 15 Dec 1938 in Way's Mills Cemetery, Way's Mills, Stanstead Co., P.Q.
1. Daughter of Josiah Aldrich and Lucinda Harris.
- Mr. Josiah Aldrich of South Barnston died very suddenly and was buried on the 12th inst. He had left his home for the purpose of working for a few weeks at his trade in Glover, Vt., and it is said his death resulted from a bad cut on the foot. He leaves a wife and two daughters who are married, and one son to mourn the lost of a husband and father who was not only much beloved by them, but was also respected by his neighbors. (Nov 1896)2. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 141, sub district 1, p. 16, age 4, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Adventist, with parents; Josiah (36) and Lucinda (34), brother Riley G. (12) and sister Clara J. (9)
3. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 56, sub district 2, p. 34, age 14, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Adventist, with parents; Josiah and Lucinda, and brother Riley
4. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, District 190, sub district 11, p. 25, age 25, fa. b. Quebec, mo. b. Quebec, religion; Methodist, with husband; William, children: Riley J., Ralph
5. 1894: witness at her father-in-law's (Preston) burial at Barnston, PQ., 4 Jan 1894. (Drouin)
6. Found in the 1901 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, district 195, sub-district B-2, p. 7, age 34, at home with husband William and sons; Riley and Ralph
7. Act #12966, Testament (Will) William Morrison (his wife also declares her Will)
In his Will, William Morrison states his name as William Allie Morrison.
(Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Cote CN501. Greffes de notaires, 1815-1921.; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1876-1911))8. Found in the 1911 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, district 200, sub-district 2, p. 3, age 44, methodist, at home with husband, William, children; Ralph and Ruth.
9. CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS AT STANSTEAD
Mrs. Morrison Seriously Injured When Auto Turned Turtle
STANSTEAD, Oct. 15— (Special) ...
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED
While Mrs. William Morrison and daughter were returning toward their home at Way’s Mills, the steering gear of the car, which was being driven by her son, Mr. Ralph Morrison, broke, and the car was overturned into the ditch. Mrs. Morrison was pinned beneath. On being extricated she was taken to Dr. Taylor at Derby, when it was found that she had sustained a broken arm and three fractured ribs. Mrs. Morrison was later taken to the home of another son, in Stanstead, where she is doing as well as can be expected. ... (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Oct. 15, 1917)10. Found in the 1921 Canadian Census, Stanstead Co., District 206, Barnston, Ways Mills, Sub-District 3, p. 3, owns, age 54, POB: Que., Nat; Canada, Eth; English, Rel; Methodist, with husband Wm A. (56) and dau Ruth E. (17) and lodger Percy Busleam (17) [sp]
11. Found in the 1931 Canadian Census Quebec, District 72 Stanstead, sub-district 3 Barnston, p. 6, age 62, owns home $5000, no radio and husband, William (65)
12. CANADA
Province of Quebec,
District of St. Francis,
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT
Azubah Aldrich, wife of William Morrison, farmer of the Township of Stanstead, said district, PLAINTIFF vs Her said husband, DEFENDANT. Action in separation as to property has been instituted this 16th day of September, 1933. J. C. SAMSON, Attorney for the Plaintiff. (Stanstead Journal, Sep. 28, 1933)13. WAY'S MILLS
Mrs. William Morrison died on Tuesday. The funeral was held at her late home, Thursday, with burial at Way's Mills. (Stanstead Journal, Dec. 22, 1938)14. Obit: MRS. WILLIAM MORRISON, OF WAY’S MILLS.
Ways Mills, Dec 28. —. With the death of Mrs. William Morrison, in her seventy-third year, this community was bereft of a life-long and public-spirited resident. Her funeral was held from her home with the Rev, Mr. Edwards officiating. The deceased was born Zubah Aldrich and married William Morrison, of Way’s Mills. Of this union three children were born of whom one son, Riley, of Newport, Vt., and one daughter, Mrs. Alex Buckland, of North Hatley, are still living. Another son. Ralph, predeceased Mrs. Morrison three years ago. Bearers were Messrs. W. B. Sargeant, Albert Bryan, W. H. Geddes and Earl Hovey. Interment was in the Way’s Mills cemetery. Left to mourn her loss are her husband, Mr. William Morrison, a son, Riley, a daughter, Mrs. Alex Buckland, and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ralph Morrison, besides several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A large attendance at Mrs. Morrison's last rites testified to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Among those from out-of-town who attended were Mr. and Mrs. A. Bliss, of Rock Island, and Mr. and Mrs. L. Bliss, of Fairfax. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, Dec. 28, 1938, p. 6)
They had the following children:
+ 292 M i Riley Josiah Morrison + 293 M ii Ralph William Morrison + 294 F iii Ruth Evelyn Morrison
120. Albert R. Morrison (David , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born about 1847 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He died about 1877 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Found in the 1861 Quebec Census, Stanstead Co., Barnston, district No. 1, p. 36, age 14, b. LC, with parents David (40) and Lydia (40) and brother Fritz (5)
2. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Stanstead District 141, Barnston sub-district No. 2, Ranges 1-5, p. 6, age 24, b. Quebec, Baptist, farm laborer, with wife Alice (21), at the farm of Edwin Humphrey (23). They are 2 places from David Morrison.
3. Discharge of Mortgage, 20 Feb 1873, Mortimer Webster to Albert R. Morrison, entry #689 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Thomas, Charles Metcalfe (1868-1921))
Notes:
1. There is a Albert L. Morrison as witness to the death and burial of Addie Steadman Morrison, d. 12 June 1899, and buried the 13th at Barnston. Witnesses: Mrs. E. A. Morrison, Henry Morrison and Albert T. Morrison
Albert married 1 Alice Flora Buckland on 9 Feb 1870 in Coaticook, Stanstead Co., PQ. Alice was born about 1851 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died on 30 Dec 1879 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Alice was buried 2 on 1 Jan 1880 in Barnston Corners, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Daughter of Alexander Buckland and Permelia Daniels.
- Alexander Buckland, of the town of Barnston, county of Stanstead, Province of Quebec, died on the tenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty seven (aged 89 yrs) and was buried on the twelfth day of the same month and same year, in the Barnston Cemetery, in the presence of the subscribing witnesses, by me F.S. Read
M. R. Webster, Mrs. M. R. Webster (Drouin; 1887, Hatley Methodist Church)2. Found in the 1861 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, p. 14, age 11, with parents, Alexander (61) and Permelia (53) and siblings, Theresa (17) and Lee (9)
3. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Stanstead District 141, Barnston sub-district No. 2, Ranges 1-5, p. 6, age 21, b. Quebec, Baptist, with husband Albert (24), farm laborer, at the farm of Edwin Humphrey (23). They are 2 places from David Morrison.
4. Married Franklin A. Moulton, June 25, 1879, at Derby, VT.
5. DEATHS
MOULTON - "In sure and certain hope of a bright resurrection," on the 30th of December, Alice Flora Buckland, aged 28 years, wife of F. A. Moulton of King Corner, Barnston. The remains were interred at Barnston Corner. (Stanstead Journal, Jan. 15, 1880)6. Alice Flora Buckland, wife of Albert Morrison of Barnston, in his life time, since wife of Franklin A. Moulton of Barnston, farmer, died at King Corner, Barnston, on the thirtenth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine, of jaundice, and on the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighty in the cemetery at Barnston Corners in the presence of the subscribing witnesses, was buried by me, aged twenty eight years. Ernest M. Taylor, Methodist Minister, Franklin Moulton (Drouin; 1880, Hatley Methodist Church)
They had the following children:
+ 295 F i Inez Pamela Morrison
127. Lucina Heath (Eunice Morrison , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born 1 on 21 Dec 1855 in Hereford, Compton Co., PQ. She died 2 on 11 Apr 1927 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. Lucina was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Found in the 1861 Canadian Census, Canada East, Compton Co., District 5, Hereford, age 6, with parents, Sylvester (39), log home, and Eunice (38) and siblings, Adaline (15) and Francis (1)
2. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 54, sub-district Hereford, p. 10, age 15, with parents Sylvester (49) and Eunice (48) and siblings, Francis (11) and John (8) and Betsy Morrison (80), POB;US, Fr Baptist, widow
3. Found in the 1880 US Census New Hampshire, Coos Co., Pittsburg, p. 2, age 24, with husband, Charles (31) at the home of her inlaws, Aaron Judd (69) and Polly (65)
4. Found in the 1900 US Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 9, age 44 DOB:Dec 1855, 5 of 5 children, marr 21yrs51, and husband Charles (51) DOB:Nov 1848, marr 21yrs, Imm 1875 and children, Percy C. (16) DOB:Mar 1884, Louisa A. (17) DOB:Nov 1882, Thomas L. (13) DOB:Oct 1886, Rosannah M. (7) DOB:Apr 1893 and Elsie L. (4) DOB:Oct 1895 and two servants, George J. More (27) DOB:Jan 1872, single, Imm 1891 and Walter Webster (57) DOB:May 1843 married, Imm 1865
5. W. Stewartstown
We were sorry to learn of the death of Lucina Judd on Sunday evening. Mrs. Judd has been a citizen of Canaan for many years. Her children have the sympathy of the entire community. (The Colebrook Sentinel, April 14, 1927, p. 8)6. Canaan
The community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Lucinda Judd which occurred at her home last Sunday night. Mrs. Judd has been in poor health for some time, and for several weeks was confined to her bed; but recently had been able to ride out. Much sympathy is extended to the family. (The Colebrook Sentinel, April 14, 1927, p. 8)
Notes:
1. (her cousin) MRS. MELISSA WHEELER
The funeral of Mrs. Melissa Wheeler, who passed away last Saturday evening, was held at her home on Northern Ave., on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives took the body for burial in the family lot at Barnston, P. Q., Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Melissa Carney Wheeler was born in Barnston seventy-three years ago, of one of that towns oldest families. She married Norman Wheeler also of Barnston, whose death occurred in Newport fourteen years ago. Mrs. Wheeler has made her home in Newport for the past seventeen years. She was always a hard worker, a Christian woman, member of the Methodist church for fifty years, first in Barnston and then in Newport. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Ella Grisim of Boston, Mrs. Ina Cramer and Norman Wheeler of Newport; with three grandchildren, Gracia Grisim, Reginald Cramer, and Roland Wheeler. She has been ill for the past eight months, being a constant Sufferer during that time. Her daughter, Mrs. Grisim has been caring for her through the illness with the aid of the other two children and a nurse whose services were required through the last five days. Those who came from out of town to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Judd and Mrs. Lucina Judd of Canaan, Norman Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Remick of Barnston, Mrs. Martha Clifford of Ways Mills, Mrs. Kate Wheeler of Wallingford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lyon and Mrs. E. J. McGivren of Derby Line. (Express and Standard, June 12, 1925, p. 5)
Lucina married 1 Charles Judd on 30 May 1879 in Stewartstown, Coos Co., NH. Charles was born on 9 Nov 1848 in Hereford, Compton Co., PQ. He died on 18 Mar 1915 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. Charles immigrated in 1875 to to the US. He was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT. He was employed as 1871,1880;farmer.
1. Son of Aaron Judd and Polly Fletcher.
2. Found in the 1851 Canadian Census, Quebec, Sherbrooke Co., Hereford, p. 1, age next birthday 4, with parents, Aaron (41) b. US and Polly (36) b. US and Denison B. (21), Hannah (10), Louisa (8) and Hanna Judd (62)
3. Found in the 1861 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 5, Hereford, age 13, with parents, Aaron (51) and Polly (46), Hannah M. (19) and Hannah Judd (71)
4. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 142, Hereford, p. 2, age 22, with parents, Aaron (60) and Polly (56) and Hannah (29)
5. Found in the 1880 US Census New Hampshire, Coos Co., Pittsburg, p. 2, age 31, with wife, Lucina (24) at the home of his parents, Aaron Judd (69) and Polly (65)
6. Found in the 1900 US Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 9, age 51, DOB:Nov 1848, marr 21yrs, Imm 1875 and wife Lucina (44) DOB:Dec 1855, 5 of 5 children, marr 21yrs and children, Percy C. (16) DOB:Mar 1884, Louisa A. (17) DOB:Nov 1882, Thomas L. (13) DOB:Oct 1886, Rosannah M. (7) DOB:Apr 1893 and Elsie L. (4) DOB:Oct 1895 and two servants, George J. More (27) DOB:Jan 1872, single, Imm 1891 and Walter Webster (57) DOB:May 1843 married, Imm 1865
7. Canaan
Chas. Judd, a much respected townsman, died Thursday, March 18, after a long and painful illness, which he bore with great courage. The funeral services were held at his late home, Sunday afternoon, by the Rev. W. Christie. Mrs. Cooledge sang two very comforting selections. Interment in the Alice Hunt cemetery. The deceased leaves a wife, two sons, and their daughter who have been untiring in their devotion to this husband and father. Much sympathy is expressed for the family. (The Colebrook Sentinel, March 24, 1915, p. 5)
They had the following children:
+ 296 F i Louisa A. Judd 297 M ii Percy Charles Judd was born on 2 Mar 1884 in Pittsburg, Coos Co., NH. He died on 8 Mar 1939 in Lowell, Middlesex Co., MA. Percy was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Person reporting birth; Rose Beecher, Canaan, Vt., nurse to mother immediately after birth. [Aunt]
2. Found in the 1900 US Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 9, age 16 DOB:Mar 1884 with parents, Charles (51) DOB:Nov 1848, marr 21yrs, Imm 1875 and Lucina (44) DOB:Dec 1855, 5 of 5 children, marr 21yrs and siblings, Louisa A. (17) DOB:Nov 1882, Thomas L. (13) DOB:Oct 1886, Rosannah M. (7) DOB:Apr 1893 and Elsie L. (4) DOB:Oct 1895 and two servants, George J. More (27) DOB:Jan 1872, single, Imm 1891 and Walter Webster (57) DOB:May 1843 married, Imm 1865
3. JUDD—LAROCHE
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. LaRoche, 824 University Drive, Saskatoon, Sask., was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, August 13, at 12 o'clock, when the former's sister, Miss Mabel Louise LaRoche, of Viscount, Sask., became the bride of Prof, Percy Charles Judd, of Lowell, Mass., and Canaan, Vt. The bride who was given in marriage by her brother, looked charming in a gown of beige georgette with insets of lace. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and lily of the valley. The bridesmaid, Miss Annie Roche, sister of the bride, chose a model of blonde georgette and carried a bouquet of scarlet gladioli. Immediately following the ceremony
a buffet luncheon was served. The table was covered with a Belgian lace and cutwork cloth and was graced with pale sweet peas, daintily arranged in silver vases and tall tapes of the same shade. In the centre Was the bride’s cake embedded in pink tulle. Mrs. J. McNeil and Mrs. Callin, of Viscount, presided over the tea table. Assisting were: Mrs. William Gray, Mrs. James Mackie, Mrs. F. McRae, Miss Marion McGregor, Miss Julia Beaton and Miss Mary Wilson.
Rev. D. A. McLean, formerly of Viscount, the officiating minister, proposed a toast to the bride to which the bridegroom replied fittingly. Mr. and Mrs. Judd left later by motor on an extended trip to Yellowstone Park, the Grand Canyon, Colorado and the southern and castern states. The bride wore a smart suit of navy and white with accessories to match. On their return they will
make their home at Lowell, Mass., where Prof. Judd is a member of the staff of the Lowell Textile Institute. (The Colebrook Sentinel, Sept. 15, 1932, p. 2)
4. PROF. PERCY C. JUDD, 55, IS DEAD IN LOWELL
Textile Institute Laboratory Chief Taught 29 Years
LOWELL, March 8 (AP) - Prof. Percy C. Judd, 55, in charge of the Lowell Textile Institute electrical laboratory and an educator for 29 years, died here tonight after an illness of four weeks. He was a graduate of the University of Vermont. A member of the Lowell Textile faculty for 16 years, he previously had instructed at Wentworth Institute at Boston, Lawrence Academy and in high school at Fall River. (Boston Herald, March 9, 1939, p. 27)
5. Percy Judd
Word reached the north country this morning that Percy Judd, 55, passed atway in Lowell, Mass , last evening. He was a professor in a school there and was a graduate of Canaan high
school. More particulars later. (The News and Sentinel, March 9, 1939, p. 1)Percy married Mabel Louise LaRoche on 13 Aug 1932. Mabel was born in May 1884 in {Brompton}, Sherbrooke Co., PQ. She died on 21 Oct 1968 in Sebring, Highlands Co., FL.
1. Daughter of Frederick Ira LaRoche and Alvira Greenlay.
2. Found in the 1900 US Census Vermont, Essex Co., Norton, sheet 7, age 16 DOB:May 1884 with mother, Alvira (44) DOB:Apr 1856 (wd), mar 19yrs, 5 of 6 children and siblings, John H. (14) DOB:Jan 1886, Annie M. (12) DOB:Mar 1888, Orma W. (10) DOB:Jan 1890 and Dorothy O. (8) DOB:June 1891 and two borders, William Tucker (30) DOB:July 1869 and Frank DeMers (25) DOB:Aug 1874
3. MRS. MABEL MOODY
SEBRING -- Mrs. Mabel L. Moody, 84, died in a nursing home in Sebring early yesterday. She was born in Canada and had lived in Sebring 30 years, coming from Vermont. She was a Methodist. Survivors include a brother, John H. Laroche, of Canada, and a sister, Mrs. Merritt J. Culver, Chicago. (The Tampa Tribune, Oct. 22, 1968, p. 39)298 M iii Lewis Thomas Judd was born on 7 Oct 1886 in Pittsburg, Coos Co., NH. He died in Oct 1974 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. He was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Found in the 1900 US Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 9, age 13) DOB:Oct 1886 with parents, Charles (51) DOB:Nov 1848, marr 21yrs, Imm 1875 and Lucina (44) DOB:Dec 1855, 5 of 5 children, marr 21yrs and siblings, Louisa A. (17) DOB:Nov 1882, Percy C. (16) DOB:Mar 1884, Rosannah M. (7) DOB:Apr 1893 and Elsie L. (4) DOB:Oct 1895 and two servants, George J. More (27) DOB:Jan 1872, single, Imm 1891 and Walter Webster (57) DOB:May 1843 married, Imm 1865
2. Lewis Judd
Lewis Judd, 88, died Saturday in the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital. Colebrook, after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburg, October 7, 1886, the son of Charles and Lucina (Heath) Judd and had resided in Canaan most of his life. He had been self-employed as a farmer in the Canaan area most of his life. He was a member of the Evening Star Lodge No. 37 F&AM of Colebrook more than 50 years; a member of the Evening Star Council No. 13 R. S. M. and a member of the Eureka Chapter No. 2, OES, both of Colebrook. He was also a member of the Bektash Temple of Concord; a member of the North Star and St. Jerard Commandry K. C. of Littleton; a member of the North Star Chapter No. 16, R. A. M. of Lancaster; a member of the West Stewartstown Grange more than 70 years: a member of the Soil Conservation Service of Vermont. Mr. Judd was the town assessor for Canaan more than 30 years aT’d had been a trustee of public funds and was a Justice of the Peace in Canaan for many years. The family includes two nieces, Miss Harriet Carr of Canaan and Mrs. Bessie Howes of Elkton, Md.; two grandnieces and several cousins. Services will be conducted at the Jenkins Funeral Home, Colebrook, Wednesday at 2 p. m. The Rev. Curt Fuller, of the Monadnock Congregational Church, Colebrook, will officiate. Burial will be in Alice Hunt Cemetery, Canaan, Vt. A Masonic service was held at the funeral home Tuesday evening. Donations may be made in his memory to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Springfield, Mass. (The News and Sentinel, Oct. 16, 1974, p. 15)Lewis married 1 Mildred Mae Holmes on 16 Dec 1916 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. Mildred was born on 2 May 1896 in Pittsburg, Coos Co., NH. She died on 8 Jan 1930 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. Mildred was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Daughter of Andrew Jackson Holmes and Ida Mae Woodward.
- UNEXPECTED PASSING OF ANDREW J. HOLMES, CANAAN, SHOCKS NORTH COUNTRY Funeral, Held Tuesday, Was Largely Attended By Sympathizing Friends
With the passing of Andrew J. Holmes at his home in Canaan village, last Saturday evening, a shadow was cast overt the entire north country. It was shortly after seven o'clock when the sad news was breathed among the many anxious friends that the end had come, death caused by
embolism. Mr. Holmes, who had been critically ill for several weeks, was apparently
recuperating. His condition was very much improved and, it was thought, that he was well on the road to recovery. In fact, he was up and about the house earlier in the day Saturday. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended by relatives and friends.
Rev. George C. McDonald, pastor of Grace Methodist church, Canaan, spoke comforting words to the sorrowing ones. The flowers were many and beautitul and silently expressed the love and
esteem in which the deceased was held. The bearers were Fred Carlton, George B. Currier, Archie I. Farnham and John P. Locke. Interment was in Alice Hunt cemetery. John H. Hinley was in charge. Andrew J. Holmes was born in Hereford on January 14, 1869, the son of Charles S. and Emily (Hodge) Holmes. When he was about twelve years of age his parents moved to
Pittsburg, where he resided until about seventeen years ago, when he bought the farm which was the home until his death. The farm, which can truthfully be called one of the best in the north country, was built up by the untiring efforts of the deceased man, who was a splendid neighbor, always bringing cheer to those in trouble and ever being on the alert to assist anyone in need. On December 10, 1892, he was united im marpiage to ida Woodard,
daughter of Mr ooanw Mrs Russell Woodata of Averill, who survives He has also survived by five children, Mrs. Mildred Judd, Russell, Doris, Bertha, and Shirley One brother George of Pittsburg is alse left, besides several more distant relatives and hosts of friends. Mr. Holmes was a member of the Evening Star Lodge of Masons, Eastern Star, Upper Coos Pomona Grange and Frontier Grange. Among those from out of town to attend the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes and child and Marion Davis of Boston, Charles Hodge, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Royal, Mrs Sarah Trask, Mrs. Ruth Emery, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Owen, Mr and Mrs. W. E. Fuller, Herbert Marshall and Azro Owen, Colebrook, Charles Perry and son Kenneth, Clarksville, Mr. and
Mrs. E. N. Haynes, Beecher Falls; Jubel Wheeler, George Hann, Mr. and Mrs Sidney Wheeler, Charles Chaloux and Merle Wheeler, Pittsbug, and several others. (Sept. 1929)
2. LAST RITES HELD FOR MILDRED JUDD
The funeral of Mrs. Mildred Holmes Judd, whose death was noted in last week’s tssue, was held from the home in Canaan Saturday afternoon, Rev. George C. McDonald, pastor of the Grace Methodist church, officiating. A large number of relatives and friends gathered to attend the last rites of one who was loved by all who knew her. A profusion of beautiful flowers mutely expressed the esteem in which the deceased was held. Ray Trench, Morris Young, Harold Holmes and Percy Judd acted in the capacity of bearers. Interment was in Alice Hunt cemetery. Mildred Holmes was born in Pittsburg on May 2, 1895, the daughter of Andrew and Ida (Woodard) Holmes. She attended Canaan High school for a few years. On December 10, 1916 she was united in marriage to Thomas Judd who survives. She as also survived by her Mother, two brothers, Russell and Shirley Holmes, and two sisters, Doris and Bertha Holmes, several more distant relatives and hosts of friends. Her untimely death came as a result of one week's illness with double pneumenia. She will be greatly missed in the community in which she has won the hearts of all and whose place will never be filled in her church, home and social activities. Among those from out of town to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes and Charles of Newton, Mass., Mrs. Bruce Davis, Newton, Mass., Mrs. Hattie Berry Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Foster, Montpelier, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Smith, Marshfield, Mrs. Lilla Malone, Groveton, Percy C. Judd, Lowell, Will Judd and family, Mrs. Tabor and Parker Tabor, Mrs. Flora Farnham, Pittsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Earle Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alls, Colebrook. (Colebrook Sentinel, Jan. 16, 1930, p. 1)299 F iv Rosanna "Rose" Merinda Judd was born on 19 Apr 1893 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. She died on 14 Oct 1935 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. Rosanna was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Found in the 1900 US Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 9, age 7) DOB:Apr 1893 with parents, Charles (51) DOB:Nov 1848, marr 21yrs, Imm 1875 and Lucina (44) DOB:Dec 1855, 5 of 5 children, marr 21yrs and siblings, Louisa A. (17) DOB:Nov 1882, Percy C. (16) DOB:Mar 1884, Thomas L. (13) DOB:Oct 1886 and Elsie L. (4) DOB:Oct 1895 and two servants, George J. More (27) DOB:Jan 1872, single, Imm 1891 and Walter Webster (57) DOB:May 1843 married, Imm 1865
2. Rose Judd
Miss Rose Judd passed away at her home in Canaan, Vt., Monday, after a few days’ serious illness. The deceased was one of Canaan’s most esteemed young women and the community is shocked by the news of her untimely death. Funeral services will be held from the Canaan, M. E. church this afternoon at two o’clock, with Newman Brothers undertakers in charge. Sympathy is deep for the bereayed ones. (The News and Sentinel, Oct. 17, 1935, p. 1)
3. Funeral Held For Rosanna M. Judd
The funeral for Rosanna Merinda Judd, whose death was reported in these columns last week, was held from the Canaan Methodist church last Thursday afternoon with Rev. Edgar W. Guilford officiating. The floral tributes were many and beautiful and the church was filled to overflowing by sympathizing friends. The bearers were Fred, Carlton, Ray French, Cecil Frizzell and Jerry Terrill. Interment was in Alice Hunt cemetery with Newman Brothers in charge. Rosanna Merinda Judd was born in Canaan on April 19, 1893, the daughter of Charles and Lucinda (Heath) Judd. She spent her entire life in the town of her birth, where she made countless friends. She was a member of the Eastern Star and, at the time of her decease, was the superintendent of the Canaan Methodist Sunday school. (The News and Sentinel, Oct. 24, 1935, p. 1)+ 300 F v Elsie Lucina Judd
128. Francis "Frank" G. Beecher (Eunice Morrison , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born 1 on 1 Jun 1860 in Hereford, Compton Co., PQ. He died 2 on 8 Jul 1943 in West Stewartstown, Coos Co., NH. He was employed as 1860;farmer. He was buried on 12 Jul 1943 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Found in the 1861 Canadian Census, Canada East, Compton Co., District 5, Hereford, age 1, with parents, Sylvester (39), log home, and Eunice (38) and siblings, Adaline (15) and Lucina (6)
2. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 54, sub-district Hereford, p. 10, age 11, with parents Sylvester (49) and Eunice (48) and siblings, Lucina (15) and John (8) and Betsy Morrison (80), POB;US, Fr Baptist, widow
3. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 54, sub-district Hereford, p. 5, age 21, with parents, Sylvester (59) and Eunice (58) and brother, John (18)
4. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 1A, Gale St., age 69, owns home $4,000, age 1st mar;23, Imm;1891 and wife Rose (63) age 1st mar;17 and daughter, Frances M. (21)
5. Obit: F. G. Beecher
Special to the Free Press
CANAAN, July 7. -- F. G. Beecher, father of Mrs. Homer Campbell, Waterbury, died today. He was 83 on June 1 and had spent the greater part of his life in Canaan farming and dealing in cattle. He retired from active work a year ago when his health began to fail, and spent the past winter in Waterbury with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Campbell. Besides Mrs. Campbell he is survived by one son and three grandchildren, Robert and Richard Campbell of Waterbury and Sgt. Richard Beecher. The funeral will be held at his late home Friday at 2 p. m. (The Burlington Free Press, July 8, 1943, p. 11)6. Obit: FRANCIS G. BEECHER
Early Wednesday morning, July 7, 1943, another of Canaan’s eldest residents, Francis G. Beecher, passed into the Great Beyond. Born June 1, 1860, in Hereford, Que., and having lived his entire life in the nearby towns, he was well known in the surrounding communities. In 1893 he moved from his native town to Pittsburg, N. H. Later he moved to Beecher Fails, Vt., then
went to West Stewartstown, N. H. His remaining years were spent in Canaan, Vt. His was the life of a farmer. He was a man of the old stock, physically strong, energetic and ambitious.
Several years of declining health passed without murmur, and his indomitable will power enabled
him to be around until within a few days of his passing. The major part of the winter was spent with his daughter. During the latter part of April he became very eager to return to his own home where his son and he spent the last weeks together. On Sunday, July 4th, his condition became so critical that he was removed to the hospital in West Stewartstown, N. H., and the daughter
was summoned the following night. Arriving a few hours later, she was a constant attendant at his bedside. He had often expressed the wish during his ater life that he might finish his sojourn here and be with those who had gone on before and awaited his coming. Many needy people have been generously remembered in the past by Mr. Beecher and before the passing of his wife, eight years ago, many shaded the hospitality of their home and none were more welcome than the aged and infirm. He claimed membership in no church, but was a follower of the Adventist faith. A long life of 83 years has closed and he will be missed on the streets and around the town. He married Rose D. Swain and to them four children were bom, two dying in infancy. The daughter, Mrs. Homer P. Campbell, lives in Waterbury, Vt., and his son, Perley, is a resident of Canaan, Vt. The funeral at his home was conducted by Holman Finley. Miss Albee was the speaker. Bearers were William Gould, Edward Haynes, Morton Haynes and Len Carey. Many beautiful flowers were brought in by friends and neighbors and he was laid to rest in the Alice Hunt cemetery. (The News and Sentinel, July 15, 1943, p. 2)
Francis married 1 Rose Diamond Swain on 17 Jan 1884 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. Rose was born on 10 Jan 1867 in Hereford, Compton Co., PQ. She died on 29 Mar 1935 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. She was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Daughter of Stephen Swain and Mariam Abbott.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Vermont, Essex Co., Canaan, sheet 1A, Gale St., age 63 age 1st mar;17 and husband, Francis G. (69), owns home $4,000, age 1st mar;23, Imm;1891 and daughter, Frances M. (21)
3. CANAAN
The body of Mrs. Francis Beecher was removed from the Colebrook tomb, Monday, and placed in the family lot in the Alice Hunt cemtery. (The News and Sentinel, May 30th, 1935, p. 2)
They had the following children:
+ 301 M i Perley Jessie Beecher 302 M ii Infant son Beecher was born 1 on 29 May 1895 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT. + 303 F iii Marion Frances Beecher
129. John W. Beecher (Eunice Morrison , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born in Nov 1862 in Hereford, Compton Co., PQ. He died 1, 2 on 12 Nov 1909 in Burlington, Chittenden Co., VT. John was employed as 1909;barber. He was buried 3 on 13 Nov 1909 in Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 54, sub-district Hereford, p. 10, age 8, with parents Sylvester (49) and Eunice (48) and siblings, Lucina (15), Francis (11) and Betsy Morrison (80), POB;US, Fr Baptist, widow
2. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, Compton Co., District 54, sub-district Hereford, p. 5, age 18, with parents, Sylvester (59) and Eunice (58) and brother, Francis (21)
3. Found in the 1900 US Census New Hampshire, Coos Co., Stewartstown, sheet 9, age 37, DOB:Nov 1862, mar 7yrs and wife Grace M. (22) DOB:July 1877, mar 7yrs, 1 of 1 child, and daughter Evelyn R. (4) DOB:Jan 1896, and father, Sylvester (78) DOB:Oct 1821, (wd)
4. John Beecher of Canaan recently fell down stairs at his boarding place and broke his shoulder. His injury was so serious that he was taken to Burlington for an operation but died before reaching the hospital there. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Nov. 24, 1909, p. 5)
5. WEST STEWARTSTOWN
John Beecher passed away at the Burlingion Hospital Friday. His remains were brought here Saturday night and funeral services were held at the house of his sister-in-law Mrs. Thos Judd in Canaan. Inturment in the Alice Hunt cemetery.Mrs. Grace Beecher and danghter came from Amherst Mass Sunday to attend the funeral of John Beecher.
John Beecher who died in Burlington Hospital of pneumonia was brought to his sister’s home Mrs. C. Judd and the funeral service he'd at her house, Interred in the A. Hunt cemetery.
CANAAN
Percy Judd came bome from Burlington Vt. Saturday night to attend the funeral of his uncle John Beecher.Mr. John Beecher who fell down stairs at his boarding place Saturday night and broke his shoulder, was taken to Burlington Hospital Monday for treatment but died before he was operated on. His remains were brought home Saturday, the funeral wes held at his sister's home, Mrs. Charles Judd Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. E. Aiken. He was buried in the Alice Hunt cemtery. He leaves a wife and daughter, one brother and sister to mourn his loss.
(The News Sentinel, Nov. 18, 1909, p. 1)
John married 1 Grace M. Gould on 4 Oct 1892 in West Stewartstown, Coos Co., NH. The marriage ended in divorce.Grace was born 2 on 1 Jul 1877 in Colebrook, Coos Co., NH. She died on 24 Mar 1965 in Stewartstown, Coos Co., NH. Grace was buried in Alice Hunt Cemtery, Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
1. Daughter of Henry H. Gould and Rebecca Ann Weeks.
2. Found in the 1900 US Census New Hampshire, Coos Co., Stewartstown, sheet 9, age 22 DOB:July 1877, mar 7yrs, 1 of 1 child, and husband John (37) DOB:Nov 1862, mar 7yrs and daughter Evelyn R. (4) DOB:Jan 1896, and father, Sylvester (78) DOB:Oct 1821, (wd)
3. Married Hiram Alba Schoff, 19 March 1915, at Canaan, Essex Co., VT.
4. Obit: MRS. GRACE GOULD SCHOFF
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Bryant Funeral Home for Mrs. Grace Gould Schoff, 87, who died Wednesday March 24 at a nursing home in West Stewartstown. Rev. Harvey Look of the Gospel Church, West Stewartstown, conducted the funeral service. Mrs. Schoff was born in Colebrook July 1, 1877, the daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Weeks) Gould. She was the widow of the late Hiram Schoff. A member of the Pythian Sisters, she was a Past State Pomona and sixty years a Grange member, being a member of Frontier Grange of Stewartstown at the time of her death. Members of the family are a stepson, Rev. Allen Schoff of Medina, Texas, two nieces, Mrs. Mary Woodward of Colebrook and Mrs. Marion Woods of Garden City, NY, three grandchildren, Fred Forbes of Ohio, Robert Forbes of Attleboro, Mass., and Mrs. Edward Sweeney of Laconia, one great-grandchild, David Forbes of Attleboro, Mass.; two cousins, Harold Gould and Mrs. Bessie Noyes, both of Colebrook, two grandnephews, Roger Gould and George Gould, both of Colebrook, and one grandniece. Entombment in the Colebrook Village Cemetery will be followed by burial in the Alice Hunt cemetery, Canaan, Vt. Bearers were Parker Shallow, Alton Carpenter, Guy Pond, Sherman Shatney, Gordon Marsh, and Roger Covell. (The News and Sentinel, March 31, 1965, p. 2)
They had the following children:
+ 304 F i Evelyn R. Beecher
131. Melissa Jane Carney (Betsey Morrison , Samuel McDuffee , John , Samuel ) was born 1 on 27 Jul 1852 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., P.Q. She was christened 2 in Stanstead, Stanstead Co., P.Q. She died on 6 Jun 1925 in Newport, Orleans Co., VT. She was buried 3 in Barnston Pleasantview Cemetery, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ.
1. Connolly File shows name as; Ellen Melicia Jane, daughter of Anthoney Carney and Elizabeth Morrison. Godfather; John Quinn. DOB: 17 Aug 1853, Baptised: 17 Aug 1856, Sacre-Coeur, Stanstead. Drouin: Eller Melicia
2. Found in the 1861 Quebec Census, Stanstead Co., district No. 3, Barnston, Film 517428, sheet 55, line 28, age 4, with mother Betsy (37) and Marie (5) [Looks like they might be with Preston Morrison, they are listed right after him]
3. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, 141 Stanstead Co., Barnston d-1, p. 2, age 18, with Norman, Sylvester, Charles, Homer, Amos, Jennie, Gertrude and Sarah
4. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, District 56 Stanstead Co., S-dist No. 10 Barnston, page 16, "Lucy" age 28 and husband Norman (53) and children, Jennie E. (17), Gertrude (14), Sarah E. (10) and Innie U. (3)
5. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead 190, Barnston dis 11, p. 14, age 40, with husband Norman and children; Jennie, Ella Sarah, Ina Ursula, and Norman Goss
6. Testament, 16 Sept 1908, Melissa J. Carney, wife of Norman Wheeler, entry #9377, p. 263 (Archives des notaires du Québec; District: Saint-François; Title: Gendreau, Jean-Baptiste (1878-1910))
7. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Vermont, Orleans Co., Derby, district 161, sheet 4A, age ##, with husband Norman
8. Found in the 1916 W. Derby, VT city directory; Wheeler, Melissa, No. Ave.
9. Mrs. Melissa Wheeler is spending a few days with her son, Norman Wheeler, at their camp at C. E. Twombly's farm. (Express and Standard, July 18, 1918, p. 6)
10. Mrs. Melissa Wheeler, of Newport, Vt., has come to Barnston to spend the summer with Mrs. C. N. Remelk. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, June 19, 1919)
11. Found in the 1920 U.S Census Vermont, Orleans Co., Newport, district 60, sheet 35A, Northern Ave., age 66, wd, with her daughter Ina Cramer.
12. Newport Locals
Miss Gracia Grisholm of Boston is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Melissa Wheeler and her aunt, Mrs. E. R. Cramer. (Caledonian Record, July 22, 1920, p. 5)13. Newport Locals
Mrs. Melissa Wheeler is visiting relatives at her old home in Barnston, P.Q.
Miss Gracia Grisholm who has been spending several weeks with Mrs. E. R. Cramer and Mrs. Melissa Wheeler, has returned to her home in Somerville, Mass. (Caledonian Record, Aug. 31, 1920 p. 5)14. Gracia Grisom of Somerville, Mass., is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Melissa Wheeler. (Express and Standard, Aug. 4, 1922, p. 8)
15. Mrs. Melissa Wheeler has been very ill the past week with heart trouble, her daughter, Mrs. Ella Grisim of Arlington, Mass., has been visiting her. (Express and Standard, Oct. 19, 1923, p. 8)
16. WAY'S MILLS
Mrs. Melissa Wheeler, of Newport, died at her home Saturday, Mrs. Wheeler has been ill since last September, and was cared for by her daughters, Mrs. Cramer, who lived near her and Mrs. F. Grism, of Boston. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, June 11, 1925, p. 2)17. Barnston
... The interment took place in Barnston Heights Cemetery on Tuesday of Mrs. Norman Wheeler, a former resident of this place, whose death occurred at the home of her son, Mr, Norman Wheeler, Newport, Vt., on Saturday, June 6. She was buried beside her late husband, who predeceased her several years ago. (Sherbrooke Daily Record, June 12, 1925, p. 2)18. MRS. MELISSA WHEELER
The funeral of Mrs. Melissa Wheeler, who passed away last Saturday evening, was held at her home on Northern Ave., on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Relatives took the body for burial in the family lot at Barnston, P. Q., Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Melissa Carney Wheeler was born in Barnston seventy-three years ago, of one of that towns oldest families. She married Norman Wheeler also of Barnston, whose death occurred in Newport fourteen years ago. Mrs. Wheeler has made her home in Newport for the past seventeen years. She was always a hard worker, a Christian woman, member of the Methodist church for fifty years, first in Barnston and then in Newport. She is survived by three children, Mrs. Ella Grisim of Boston, Mrs. Ina Cramer and Norman Wheeler of Newport; with three grandchildren, Gracia Grisim, Reginald Cramer, and Roland Wheeler. She has been ill for the past eight months, being a constant Sufferer during that time. Her daughter, Mrs. Grisim has been caring for her through the illness with the aid of the other two children and a nurse whose services were required through the last five days. Those who came from out of town to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Judd and Mrs. Lucina Judd of Canaan, Norman Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Remick of Barnston, Mrs. Martha Clifford of Ways Mills, Mrs. Kate Wheeler of Wallingford, Conn., Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Lyon and Mrs. E. J. McGivren of Derby Line. (Express and Standard, June 12, 1925, p. 5)
Notes:
1. Norman Wheeler, born Nov 3, 1828, died March 17, 1911, Sarah Harford his wife, born Aug 28, 1852, died Sept 6, 1868, Melissa J. Carney his wife, born July 27, 1852 Lucy M., daughter of N&M Wheeler Pleasent Hill (Protestant) Cemetery, Barnston, Stanstead County, Quebec.
Melissa married 1 Norman Wheeler on 31 May 1869 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. Norman was born on 3 Nov 1828 in Royalton, Windsor Co., VT. He died on 16 Mar 1911 in West Derby, Orleans Co., VT. He was buried in Barnston Pleasantview Cemetery, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. He was employed as 1871,1881,1891;farmer.
1. Son of Sylvester Wheeler and Patience Hill.
Josiah Wheeler m. Hannah Howe. They were natives of Plainfield, Conn. They setttled in Royalton, Vt., where most of their children were born, removed to Canada in 1803, and located on No. 15, 5th Range of Barnston. He d. April 11, 1827. She d. Sept. 6, 1846. Mr. Wheeler had been among the early settlers of Royalton, and resided there when the town was burned by the Indians in 1780. The Indians had arrived in sight of the place before the alarm was given,. He gathered up his family, placed his wife and babe on one horse, his sister and eldest son on another, and he following on foot, they succeeded with hair's breadth escape in reaching the Connecticut River settlements in safety. Their property escaped the general conflagration of the town. The children of Josiah Wheeler were Howe, who. m. Amy Parkhurst; Weston, m. Sarah Fuller; Phila, m. Philo Barke; Elias m. Sarah Howe; Squire, d. when about 24 years old; Sylvester, Sarah, m. Perley Wheeler; Abigail, who d. at 22; Lucy, m. Leverett Buckland; and Charity, who m. Lewis Hanson. Three or four of these families, only, settled in Canada. Sylvester Wheeler b. in Royalton, Vt., Jan. 20, 1795 m. Patience Hill, b. March 25, 1801. They settled on No. 16, 5th Range of Barnston. She d. April 2, 1843. October 23, 1843 he married Martha Webster, b. Sept. 23, 1808. The family belong to the Wesleyan Church. Children by First Marriage: Horace b. Oct. 8, 1818 - d. April 16, 1850 Charles, b. March 21, 1821 - m. Mehitable Cleaveland Lucy, b. Sept. 5, 1822 - m. Hiram O. Wood Lewis, b. Aug. 18, 1824 - m. Abby Harford Lucia, b. July 15, 1826 - m. Thomas Marsh Norman, b. Nov. 5, 1828 - m. Sarah Harford George, b. Jan. 6, 1831 - m. Martha Welch Sherman, b. Feb. 19, 1834 - m. Jane Osburn Josiah, b. May 25, 1837 - m. Martha Whipple Orange, b. Dec. 14, 1839 - m. Luthera Sarles Patience, b. March 9, 1843 - m. Harvey Colby. (The History of Stanstead County, Province of Quebec, Compiled by B. F. Hubbard, 1874 - Pages 323, 324)* Howe Wheeler, son of Josiah
Married Anna (not Amy) Pankhurst , daughter of Benjamin Pankhurst and Sarah Shepard
On 7 May 1787 Royalton, Vermont per “History of Royalton, Vermont with family Genealogies”- 9655. SYLVESTER WHEELER, son of Josiah (9645) and Hannah W. (Howe) Wheeler. Born at Royalton, Vt., Jan. 30, 1795. Married (1) Patience Hill, who was born March 25, 1801; died April
3, 1843. Married (3) Oct. 23, 1848, Martha Webster, who was born Sept. 33, 1808. Res. Barnston, Canada.
Children:
HORACE WHEELER, bom Aug. 8, 1818; d. April 16. 1850.
CHARLES WHEELER, born March 21, 1821; m. Mehitable Cleveland. Ch: Wesley W .
LUCY WHEELER, born Sept. 5, 1822; m. Hiram Wood.
LEWIS WHEELER, born Aug. 18, 1824; m. Abbie Harford.
LUCIA WHEELER, born July 15, 1826; m. Thomas Marsh.
NORMAN WHEELER, bom Nov. 15, 1828; m. Sarah Harford.
GEORGE WHEELER, born Jan. 6, 1831; m. Martha Welsh.
SHERMAN WHEELER, born Feb. 19, 1834.
JOSIAH WHEELER, born May 25, 1837; m. Martha Whipple.
ORANGE WHEELER, born Dec. 14, 1839; m. Luthera Sarles.
PATIENCE B. WHEELER, bom March 9, 1843; m. Harvey Colby.
SYLVESTER WHEELER, born June 14, 1845.
RUTHANA WHEELER, born Dec. 18, 1846; m. M. C. Remick.
ALBERT WHEELER, born May 19, 1848; d. y.
(p. 554, The Genealogical and Encyclopedic History of the Wheeler Family in America, Vol. 2, Boston, MA., 1914)2. 1848: MARRIED
In Barnston, on the 4th inst. by Rev. J. Green, by special license, Mr. Norman Wheeler to Miss Sarah Harford. (Stanstead Journal, Nov. 8, 1849)3. Found in the 1861 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead Co., Barnston, age 33, with wife Sarah, and children; Sylvester, Charles and Homer
4. Norman' first wife Sarah Harford, died 6 Sep 1868, Barnston, PQ
5. Found in the 1871 Canadian Census, Quebec, 141 Stanstead Co., Barnston d-1, p. 2, age 42, with Melissa, Sylvester, Charles, Homer, Amos, Jennie, Gertrude and Sarah
6. 1876: He was a witness at the marriage of his son Charles and Katie Green.
7. Found in the 1881 Canadian Census, Quebec, District 56 Stanstead Co., S-dist No. 10 Barnston, page 16, age 53, and Lucy (28), and children, Jennie E. (17), Gertrude (14), Sarah E. (10) and Innie U. (3)
8. Witness at the marriage of his daughter, Nellie Gertrude Wheeler and Edward John McGivern, Barnston Methodist Church, 17 Aug. 1886. (Drouin)
9. Found in the 1891 Canadian Census, Quebec, Stanstead 190, Barnston dis 11, p. 14, age 63, with wife Melissa and children; Jennie, Ella Sarah, Ina Ursula, and Norman Goss
10. [hand written letter from Fred J. Grisim to Ella's parents; Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler]
Boston, Mass
Dec 29, 1896To Mr and Mrs Wheeler,
You will no doubt be a little surprised to get a letter from me but I have something to tell
you that is of great importance to me also ask your consent to that which is very dear
to me and it is this I have for a long time thought very much of your daughter Ella and it
has come to live of the kind which will last as long as I live and I believe it is returned and
I have her answer that makes me very happy now I ask your consent to an engagement
with her and a wedding in the near future. Yo may think me rather bold but it is what my
whole life depends on I have been with her at Charlie's and it understands it and I have his
full consent. I will admit that my circumstances are not what I would wish but with her love
to help me I can or will try my whole life to make her happy and by doing that I will be so to.
I know you will be lonesome without her but I would not wish you to think you have lost her
for I would not do anything to make you think so and i will with god's help be what a true
husband ought to be. Hoping to hear from you either by letter or by way of Ella in the near
future I am ever yours with best wishes for a happy new year to all. from your friend and
hoping for something nearer.
Yours truly
Fred J Grissim
129 Stamford St
Boston, Mass11. Act# 8832, Will, Norman Wheeler, 3 Feb 1898, Saint-Francois, Notary John fraser
- Names wife, Melissa Jane Carney sole executrix, leaves estate and property to wife
(Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec; Montréal, Quebec, Canada; Collection: Fonds Cour Supérieure. District judiciaire de Saint-François. Cote CN501. Greffes de notaires, 1815-1921.; District: Saint-François; Title: Fraser, John (1890-1911))12. Found in Border Crossings: Newport, VT., Sept. 1908, sheet No. 8, Wheeler, Norman age 79, Occp;farmer, Read;yes, Write;yes, Race;USA English, Last perm address; Barnston, PQ., Address relative/friend whence came; no relatives, Destination; Newport, VT., Money shown;$2500, Ever in US; various times on visit, Last departed US;1907, Going to join relative/friend; son, Charles A Wheeler, Newport, VT., Height;5'9", Hair;gray, POB; Royalton, VT., Date arrived;23 Sept 1908
13. Found in the 1910 U.S Census Vermont, Orleans Co., Derby, district 161, sheet 4A, age 81, with wife Melissa J.
14. Mr. Norman Wheeler, a former resident of this place, died at his home in West Derby on Thursday, March 16. Mr. Wheeler had spent nearly all his life in this place and vicinity and was a very highly respected citizen. He had been a great sufferer for many years, but bore his sufferings with great patience. He leaves a widow, seven children, two brothers, one sister, several grandchildren and nieces and nephews to mourn his loss. The funeral was held in the Union Church on Sunday, March 19, Rev. L. H. Fisher of Barnston, officiating. Beautiful flowers were in evidence and the church was tastefully draped and trimmed for the occasion, which testified to the love and esteem in which he was held. The bearers were; Messrs. H. Rudd, W. Brown, J. Hurd and A. H. Dyson. The mourners were; Mrs. Norman Wheeler (wife) Messrs. Amos Wheeler, Charles Wheeler and Norman Wheeler's sons; Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cramer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McDonald, daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Orange Wheeler and Mr. Sylvester Wheeler, brothers; Mr. C. McGivern, and Miss G. McGivern, grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Remlick, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Wheeler, Mr. Henry Wheeler, Miss Grace Wheeler and Mr. E. Perry, nieces and nephews; Mr. and Mrs. S. Hill. The interment took place in the Barnston cemetery. One son, Mr. Homer Wheeler, of Jefferson, N.H., and one daughter, Mrs. F. Grism, of Boston, Mass., were unable to attend the funeral. (Stanstead Journal, Apr. 6, 1911)
15. Estate of Norman Wheeler
STATE OF VERMONT District of Orleans. The Honorable Probate Court for the District Aforesaid: To all persons interested in the estate of Norman Wheeler late of Newport City in the State of Vermont, deceased, leaving Estate in this District. GREETING: At a Probate Court holden at Newport City, within and for said District on the 11th day of June, an authenticated copy of the last Will and Testament of Norman Wheeler late of Newport City, in the County of Orleans, in the State of Vermont, deceased, leaving estate in said district, said will being a notarial will, was presented to the Court here, that the same instrument may be allowed in this State as the last Will and Testament of the said decedent, and that the said copy may be filed and recorded in the Probate Court for the District of Orleans, aforesaid agreeable to the statute in such cases made and provided: And it is ordered by said Court that tne 27th day of June, 1925, at the Probate Court office in said Newport City at 10 a. m., be assigned for all persons interested to appear and contest the allowance of such instrument, and the filing and recording of the copy of said Will, and the probate thereof, as aforesaid, if they see cause; and that notice thereof be given by publishing this order three weeks successively in the Express & Standard, a weekly newspaper published in said District, previous to the time appointed. THEREFORE, you are hereby notified to appear before said Court, at the time and place aforesaid, and to contest the allowance of the said instrument and the filing and recording of the copy of said Will and the probate thereof, as aforesaid, if you have cause. Given under my hand at Newport Citv in said District, this 11th day of June, 1925. 24-26 E J. SMITH, Judge. (Express and Standard, June 12, 1925, p. 5)
They had the following children:
+ 305 F i Sarah "Ella" Wheeler 306 F ii Lucy Mabel Wheeler was born on 31 May 1875 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She died 1 on 24 Apr 1876 in Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. She was buried on 26 Apr 1876 in Barnston Pleasantview Cemetery, Barnston, Stanstead Co., PQ. + 307 F iii Ina Ursula Wheeler + 308 M iv Norman Goss Wheeler
133. Mary Jane Mason (Elizabeth Moore , Mary Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born in 1835 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. She died on 23 Dec 1899 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. Mary was buried in Passumpsic Cemetery, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Found in the 1850 U.S Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Barnet, p. 15, age 14 with father, Joseph (52), Belinda Mason (27) and Serphrona Wait (10/12)
2. Found in the 1880 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Barnet, p. 28, Mary J. age 44, and husband, John M. Randall (48) and sister Elizabeth Kenyan, age 32
3. Deaths
At Barnet, Dec. 23, Mrs. John M. Randall. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Dec. 27, 1899, p. 8)4. Death of Mrs. Randall
Mrs. John M. Randall died very suddenly at her home on the Joe's brook road last Saturday afternoon. She had been sick for a number of months with a throat difficulty which developed into a cancer, and it was not expected that she could recover, but her death came as a shock both to her family and to the community. In her death the church loses one of its most ardent and devoted supporters. Always ready to do her part, she was loved and honored by all the church as well as by all who knew her. Many years ago a beloved daughter was taken, which brought a sadness into her life which time has never fully effaced; but this bereavement only tended to strengthen her faith in her Heavenly Father, and her life has benn full of good works. The funeral services were held in the church Tuesday at 1 p.m., Rev. Mr. Meacham officiating. (The Caledonian, Dec. 27, 1899, p. 5)
Mary married John M. Randall on 21 Jun 1854 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. John was born on 8 Feb 1832 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. He died on 10 Jan 1916 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. He was buried in Passumpsic Cemetery, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Son of George Randall and Helen McCallum.
2. Obit: EAST BARNET
Death of John M. Randall
Personal and Local Notes.
(Mrs. C. W. Tilton. Correspondent.)
John M. Randall died at his home Monday, Jan. 10. He was born on the farm now owned by Edward Wild, Feb. 8, 1832, the son of George and Helen McCallum Randall. June 21, 1854 he and Mary Jane Mason were married. Two children were born to them, Frank J. Randall and Lillian, who died Jan. 27, 1874. Mrs. Randall died Dec. 24, 1899. Besides the son he is survived by a half brother, George Randall of Bakersfield. Mr. Randall enlisted in Co. C, 9th Vt. Jan. 5, 1863, and was discharged as a sergeant Dec. 1, 1865. For 50 years he was a member of the Baptist church at Passumpsic and was deacon there for 30 years. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Jan. 19, 1916, p. 8)
John and Mary had the following children:
+ 309 M i Frank Joseph Randall 310 F ii Lillian A. Randall was born 1 on 27 Oct 1859 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. She died on 27 Jan 1874 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. She was buried in Passumpsic Cemetery, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Deaths
In Barnet, Jan 27, Lillian A. Randall, 14 (Vermont Farmer, Jan. 30, 1874, p. 3)
134. Elizabeth "Betsey" M. Mason (Elizabeth Moore , Mary Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born 1, 2 on 10 Aug 1841 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. She died 3, 4 on 19 Sep 1913 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. Elizabeth was buried in Barnet Center Cemetery, Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Caledonian County Court. - Dec. Term '74
Hon. Jona. Ross, Presiding Judge,
Hon. John Bacon 2d, } Ass't Judges
Hon. N. P. Bowman, } Ass't Judges
P.D. Blodgett, clerk
W.H. Preston, Sheriff
Walter P. Smith, State's Attorney.
No. 143. Town of Barnet vs. John F. Adams and others. Debt on bond given by deft. Adams as principal and several other as sureties, for support od a bastard child, alleged to have been begotten by said Adams upon the body of Elizabeth Mason. It turned out that the bond was given some six months before any child was born. Defence that the bond was signed by said Adams while under duress, and through fraud. There was some quite interesting testimony as to the part of the town officers took in procuring this bond, and indicated that there is some sharp men yet left in Caledonia County. Adams swore he wanted to send for and see counsel but his request was not granted. Court submitted the question to jury whether the bond was the bond of Adams, and if it was how much damage had plfs. sustained. Verdict that instrument is bond of John F. Adams, but is not bond of the other defts. Belden & Ide for plfs. Smith and Lamson for defts.
(St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Jan. 1, 1875, p. 3)2. Marriages
At Barnet, Oct. 26, by A. H. Gammell, Esq., Wm F. Kenyon of Woodstock, and Miss Betsey Mason of Barnet. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Nov. 1, 1878, p. 3)2. Found in the 1880 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Barnet, p. 28, Elizabeth Kenyan, age 32, at the home of her sister, Mary J. Randall, (44) and her husband, John M. Randall (48)
3. Found in the 1910 US Census Vermont, Caledonia Co., Barnet, sheet 3B, Elizabeth M. Mason, age 69, single, boarder at home of Alva C. Blandin (60), 2nd marr, marr 12yrs and wife, Margaret J. (55) 2nd marr, marr 12yrs, 3 of 6 children and mother-in-law, Marion M. Gamanell (91) wd
4. EAST BARNET
Mr. and Mrs. James Blaine and Mrs. Lamphere and Betty Mason were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Blandin Saturday. Betty Mason will spend some time with Mrs. Blandin. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Jan. 3, 1912, p. 9)5. EAST BARNET
Miss Betty Mason who has been boarding with Mrs. Blandin has gone to Barnet to board in the hotel. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, July 3, 1912, p. 3)6. DEATHS
At Barnet, Sept. 19, Mrs. Betty Mason, aged 70 years. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Sept. 24, 1913, p. 8)7. FATAL FIRE AT BARNET
Betty Adams Died From Injuries When the "Neilson House" Was Burned -- Horses Burned.
Mrs. Betty Adams, a woman over 70 years old, received injuries from which she died within 24 hours in a fire last Friday morning that destroyed the Neilson House" and barn and burned seven horses and eight hogs. The inmates of the hotel barely escaped with their lives and two families living in the tenements in the house saved a part of their furniture. James Hall, who entered the burning building to rescue the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Bandy, nearly succumbed to heart failure but is recovering. The fire was discovered in the shed between the house and barn about 5.30 in the morning by Mrs. Minnie Campbell who had arisen to test the telephone lines. She gave the alarm by telephone and the inmates were awakened in time to escape with what clothing they could carry in their hands. Mrs. Adams was found at the foot of the stairs, unconscious from blows on her head, hip, one side and broken arm and crushed wrist. She was carried to a near-by house but never regained consciousness and died at two o'clock the next morning. George Walker, who owned the house was quite badly burned about the feet, neck and hands. Seven horses, six belonging to Mr. Walker and one to Maurice Cohen, and eight hogs were burned in the barn. One horse with its blanket on fire jumped through a window on the back side or the barn and was saved although badly burned. Mr. Walker saved his automobile but it was quite badly blistered by the heat. Besides losing his horse, Mr. Cohen lost $325 cash and his clothing. Ed. Champany lost his money and Gertrude Champany lost money and clothing.
Arthur Lamb and Alvin Bandy who lived in the tenements saved part of their furniture. Mr. Walker had $3,000 insurance on the buildings which covered about half of his loss. The firemen made a very hard fight and succeeded in preventing the house of John Robinson was quite badly scorched. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Sept. 24, 1913, p. 1)
Notes:
1. Death cert: "traumatism from falling while house was on fire. Arm and wrist fractured and several bruises with internal injuries" duration 15 hrs.
Elizabeth married (1) John Frances Adams Not Wed. John was born on 17 Jan 1846 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. He died on 29 Sep 1919 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. He was buried in Passumpsic Cemetery, Waterford, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Son of John Adams and Jenette K. Leach. {Leitch}
2. FELL FROM LOAD OF GRAIN
John F. Adams, Barnet, Died Suddenly - Prominent Farmer
Barnet, Oct. 2 -- John F. Adams, a well-known farmer, fell from a load of grain Monday afternoon and was dead when help arrived. it was at first thought that he slipped and fell and that his neck was broken, but his son is of the opinion that his father had a bad attack of heart failure and was probably dead before he fell. Mr. Adams was well along in years, but active and energentic. (Barre Daily Times, Oct. 02, 1919, p. 3)
John and Elizabeth had the following children:
+ 311 M i John Quincy (Frederick) Adams
Elizabeth married 1 (2) William F. Kenyon on 26 Oct 1878 in Barnet, Caledonia Co., VT. William was born in 1855 in Woodstock, Windsor Co., VT. William was employed as 1878;farmer.
1. Son of William Kenyon and Mary [---]. (Kinion) (Kinson)
140. Edward Morrison Moore (David J. Moore , Mary Morrison , John , Samuel ) was born on 18 Aug 1876 in Gorham, Coos Co., NH. He died on 17 Dec 1902 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Edward M, Moore, brakeman on the St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain railroad, was killed in the railroad yard at St. Johnsbury, Wednesday. He was making up a traln and sllpped and fell under a moving car. He had been on the road only six months. He leaves a wife and one chlld. (Vermont Phoenix, Dec. 19, 1902, p. 7)
2. STATE NEWS
Brakeman Killed.
Edward M. Moore, a brakeman on the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain railroad, was instantly killed in the railroad yard at St. Johnsbury, Dec. 17. He was making up a train and slipped and fell under a moving car. (Orleans County Monitor, Dec. 22, 1902, p. 3)3. Brakeman Moore Killed.
A sad and sudden death occurred at the railroad yard last Wednesday noon when Edward M. Moore was instantly. Killed by falling from a moving train. Mr. Moore was helping make up
a train in the lower end of the yard and standing on the end of a coal car. In some way he lost his footing and the car passed over him, causing instant death. Mr. Moore was 32 years old and had been in the employ of the St. Johnsbury & Lake Champlain road as brakeman about six months. Previous to that time be was employed as lineman by the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company. He leaves a mother, a wife and one son and the suddenly bereaved family have great sympathy from many friends. The funeral was held Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. M.Frost,
assisted by Rev. G. T. Colwell. Many of the railroad boys attended and the St. Johnsbury band, of which be was a member, were present in a body. (St. Johnsbury Caledonian, Dec. 24, 1902, p. 1)4. Edward M. Moore
Death came very suddenly to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Moore on Wednesday when the husband and father of the family was killed instantly while at his work as brakeman on the St. J. and L. C. railroad. No one knows just how the accident happened, but as he was braking a car of coal be slipped and the car passed over him, killing him at once. His death is the more sad as he leaves a young wife and a little boy three years old. He was a very popular man and had a host of friends, in the band, of which he had been a member for over ten years, and among the men with whom he was associated in his employment. He had a jolly disposition, always merry under all circumstances, and his kind heart made him many friends. Edward Morrison Moore was born at Gorham, N. H., Aug. 18, 1876. The family moved here when he was only a year old, so practically all his life was spent in St. Johnsbury. For nine years he worked for the New England Telephone company but for the last eight mouths he had been working for the railroad as brakeman. He had been prominent in the St. Johnsbury band, playing the large tuba and holding several offices at dilferent times. The band and railroad boys showed their interest and sympathy by sending beautiful floral tributes aud generous purses to Mrs. Moore. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, Rev. J. M. Frost officiating, and the band had charge of the funeral. A quartet from the band, consisting of Frank Bowker, S. U. Kent, Barry Harvey and H. E. Dean, sang, and the bearers also were from the band: George Feleh, H. E. Dean, E. N. Brunet, Frank Lanetot, Albert Gale and B. D. West. Mr. Moore leaves as members of his family, his wife, Georgie Lougee, whom he married four years ago, one son, Maurice, his mother, Mrs. H. M. Moore, and three brothers, Herbert, Henry and Thomas. (St. Johnsbury Republican, Dec. 24, 1902, p. 1)
Edward married 1 Georgia Gertrude Lougee on 30 Jan 1899 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Georgia was born on 6 Nov 1878 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. She died in Mar 1970 in Suffolk Co., MA.
1. Daughter of George Louger and Emma Jane Wright.
Married Matthews
They had the following children:
312 M i Maurice Edward Moore was born on 13 Sep 1899 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. He died on 21 Nov 1955 in Lockport, Niagra Co., NY. Maurice was buried in Sanborn Cemetery, East Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. EULA MAE MARSH MARRIED AT ST. JOHNSBURY
Eula Mae Marsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Marsh, of St. Johnsbury, formerly of this place, was united in marriage at the South Congregational church at St. Johnsbury, last Thursdav, to Maurice E. Moore of Buffalo, N. Y. The bridal couple was attended by Mr. Moore's brother, Alan Brush of Malone, N. Y., as best man, Miss Irene Field of Hardwick as bridesmaid, and by little Miss Beulah Field of Hardwick as ring bearer. The ushers were Miss Marie Capon of Hanover, N. H., Miss Vera Thompson, Miss Marian Russell and Miss Mary Brooks of St. Johnsbury. Mrs. Moore attended the schools here and was a graduate of St. Johnsbury academy with the class of 1919. She is a sister of Mrs. W. I. Field of Hardwick. Mr. Moore graduated with the class of 1918. She has for several years been a valued member of the office force of the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain Railroad stationed in Montpelier. Mr. Moore is traffic manager for the Eastern States Farmers Exchange in Buffalo and will continue his work there later in the week. They will he at home after Sept. 19, at 811 Bird avenue, Buffalo. (Hardwick Gazette, Sept. 29, 1927, p. 8)
2. Obit: MAURICE E. MOORE
Maurice E. Moore, 57, of Buffalo, N. Y., died Nov. 21[?] at Niagara Sanitarium in Lockport N. Y. He had been a patient there for 5 years suffering with pulmonary tuberculosis. He was born in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 12, 1899 and resided here having moved to Buffalo about 30 years ago. He was employed many years by the Eastern States Milling Co. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife Eula (Marsh) Moore of Buffalo whom he married in St. Johnsbury on Sept. 12, 1927 and Mrs. Walter Field of East Hardwick, sister-in-law. Committal services were held in East Hardwick at Sanborn Cemetery Nov. 28 with the Rev. Estella Dickinson officiating. (The Caledonian Record, Dec. 1, 1955, p. 13)Maurice married 1 Eula Mae Marsh on 12 Sep 1927 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia Co., VT. Eula was born on 30 Mar 1900 in Essex, Chittenden Co., VT. She died on 8 Apr 1970 in Springfield, Windsor Co., VT. Eula was buried in Sanborn Cemetery, East Hardwick, Caledonia Co., VT.
1. Daughter of Eugene L. Marsh and Minnie Morgan.
2. Obit: MRS MAURICE E MOORE
SPRINGFIELD -- Private funeral services for Mrs. Eula M. Moore, 70, who died late Wednesday at Springfield Hospital after a short illness will be held Sunday at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield. The Rev. David J. Heintzelman will officiate. Burial will be in Sanborn Cemetery in East Hardwick at a later date. She was born March 30, 1900, in Essex, daughter of Eugene L. and Minnie (Morgan) Marsh. Mrs. Moore recently retired from the L. L. Berger Store in Buffalo, NY., where she worked for many years. She had made her home in Springfield since November. Mrs. Moore spent many of her earlier years in the St. Johnsbury area. Following her marriage to Maurice E. Moore, she lived for 42 years in Buffalo. Her husband died in 1955. Survivors are a sister Mrs. Blanche M. Field of Springfield and four nieces. There will be no calling hours. (Rutland Daily Herald, April 10, 1970, p. 4)