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Jessie Malm¹

Father	Jonas Malm1 b. c 1890
Mother	Mary Louisa "Rosa" Hanly1 b. 20 Jun 1879, d. 18 Jan 1953

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	Jessie, daughter of Jonas Malm and Mary Louisa "Rosa" Hanly, was born circa 1923 in Nevada.1
Census1930	Jessie appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of St. Clair Pct., Churchill Co., Nevada in the household of her parents, Jonas Malm and Mary Louisa "Rosa" Hanly, as 7 yo daughter Jessie Malm.1

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Carolyn Davidson¹

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

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Josephine Lnu¹

Last Edited

29 Aug 2024

Marriage*

She married Robert H. Harvey from 22 August 1870 to 3 June 1880.1

Child with Robert H. Harvey:

Junius B. Harvey1 b. c 1879

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Junius B. Harvey¹

Father	Robert H. Harvey1 b. 3 Jul 1830, d. 29 Jan 1900
Mother	Josephine Lnu1

Last Edited

29 Aug 2024

Birth*

Junius, son of Robert H. Harvey and Josephine Lnu, was born circa 1879.1

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Lucinda Redfield¹

Father	Silas Redfield1 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett1 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

18 Nov 2024

Birth*	Lucinda, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born in September 1813 in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Find A Grave shows a middle name of Glover but I've not yet found any real evidence in support.2
Census1820	Lucinda is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Silas Redfield, in the 1820 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York.3
Marriage*	She married Henry "Harry" Wilber in 1830. My preliminary research suggests their children were Sgt. William E Wilber (1828-1893, issue Harriet & Wm Jr in 1875 NY state census, wife is missing)l, Harriet Wilber (c1835- ), Edwin G Wilber (1837-1886, m. Mary Etta Van Dyne 1860), Henry C Wilber (1840-1863), Pvt. John T/F Wilber (1842-1864), Silas W Wilber (1844- , m. Mary Lnu bef 1875 NY census, dau Junie b. ca. 1871), Hiram C/L Wilber (1847-1908, m. Anna Lnu), Leman Wilber (1848-1890, m. Sabrina Hopps ca. 1869, issue Hiram ca. 1869, Franklin, John and Nellie).2
Census1850*	Lucinda and Henry appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 8 August 1850, as 40 yo carpenter Harry & 36 yo Lucinda Wilber. Their children 15 yo Harriet, 13 yo Edwin, 10 yo Henry, 8 yo John, 6 yo Silas, 3 yo Hiram and 0.1 Leman Wilber were listed as living with them. Eldest son William E Wilber is missing, though he's with the family five years later in the 1855 NY State Census.4
CensusNF1*	Lucinda and Henry appeared on the 1855 State Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 27 June 1855, as 45 yo carpenter Harry & 40 yo wife Lucinda Wilber. Their children 23 yo Williams, 20 yo Harriet, 18 yo Edwin, 16 yo Henry, 14 yo John, 12 yo Silas, 9 yo Hiram, and 5 yo Leman Wilber were listed as living with them..5
Census1860	Lucinda and Henry appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 17 August 1860, as 49 yo millwork carpenter Harry & 46 yo Lucinda Wilber. Their children 20 yo teamster Henry, 18 yo day laborer John, 16 yo Silas, 13 yo Hiram and 10 Leman Wilber were listed as living with them.6
Census1870*	Lucinda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 1 June 1870, as 55 yo Lucenda(?) Wilber. Her children 24 yo Hiram and 19 Leman Wilber were listed as living with her, as well as 20 yo Tabrina & 1 yo Frank Wilber, apparently Leman's wife and son.7
Census1880	Lucinda appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, as 66 yo widowed sister Lucinda J Wilber in the household of Harriet Jeanette Redfield; as 53 yo Harriet J Elmer.8
Death*	Lucinda died on 27 October 1895 in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, at age 82.9,2
Burial*	She was buried at Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Find A Grave provides a snip of obit but no headstone photo.2

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Joseph Bartlett Redfield¹

Father	Silas Redfield1 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett1 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

2 Sep 2024

Birth*	Joseph, son of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born on 20 January 1815 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.2
Census1820	Joseph is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Silas Redfield, in the 1820 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York.3
Death*	Joseph died on 26 January 1821 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 6.2
Burial*	He was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.2

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Eliza Maria Redfield¹

Father	Silas Redfield1 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett1 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

9 Sep 2024

Birth*	Eliza, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born on 7 June 1825 in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York.2
Census1850	Eliza appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her mother, Harriet Bartlett, as 26 yo Eliza Redfield.3
Census1860	Eliza appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her mother, Harriet Bartlett, as 36 yo Eliza M. Redfield.4
Occupation*	Eliza was a seamstress on 18 June 1868 at Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.5
Death*	Eliza died on 19 June 1868 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 43, of consumption. State Vitals says 19 July, age 44y 1m 12d; Find A Grave says 18 July.5,2
Burial*	She was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with her parents & brother Silas Bartlett.2

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Harriet Jeanette Redfield¹

Father	Silas Redfield1 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett2,1 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

9 Sep 2024

Birth*	Harriet, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born on 17 March 1827 in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York.3,4
Census1850	Harriet appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her mother, Harriet Bartlett, as 23 yo Jennett Redfield.5
Marriage*	She married Daniel F. Elmer on 1 January 1852 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frank Everton Elmer (1854-1907, m. Kate Russell 1876 or 1881 (conflicting records)), and George Carl Elmer (1864-1929).6,4
Census1860*	Harriet and Daniel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Williamsburg, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 8 June 1860, as 46 yo 'operative' David & 35 yo Jannett Elmer. Their 6 yo son Frank E Elmer was listed as living with them.7
Census1880*	Harriet appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 11 June 1880, as 53 yo Harriet J Elmer. Her 15 yo son George C Elmer was listed as living with them, as well as her 66 yo widowed sister Lucinda J Wilber.8
Death*	Harriet died on 21 December 1886 in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, at age 59, of phthisis pulmonalis (likely tuberculosis).9,4
Burial*	She was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Daniel Elmer.4

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Sophia Mercy Redfield¹

Father	Silas Redfield2,1 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett2,1 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Birth*	Sophia, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born on 8 September 1830 in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York.3
Census1850	Sophia appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her mother, Harriet Bartlett, as 20 yo Sophia Redfield.4
Marriage*	She married Willard Lorenzo Nelson on 6 June 1855 in Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Location of the marriage is not noted in the record. Willard's home is Deerfield, Sophia's is Conway. Searching for the minister who married them, Rev. John F Moors, I find he was with the Unitarian Church in Greenfield.      Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 claims Deerfield.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Harriet Louise Nelson (1858-1941, b. Michigan per 1870 census; m. Dwight Chester Weston 1896 in MA), Eva Jeanette Nelson (1860-1897), and Willard Clarence Nelson (1868-1938, m. Anna Laura Crafts 1899 in MA).5,6
Census1860*	Sophia and Willard appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 29 January 1860, as 30 yo farmer Williard & 28 yo Sophia Nelson. Their children 4 yo Harriet L & 0.2 yo Janeth Nelson were listed as living with them.6
Census1870	Sophia and Willard appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 6 July 1870, as 39 yo tin peddler Willard & 38 yo Sophia Nelson. Their children 13 yo Harriet L, 10 yo Eva J, and 2 yo Willard Nelson were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	Sophia and Willard appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 50 yo tin peddler Willard L & 49 yo Sophia M Nelson. Their children 24 yo Harriette L, 20 yo Eva J, and 12 yo Willard L Nelson were listed as living with them.8
Estate-Will*	Sophia Mercy Redfield left a will dated 23 December 1898 at Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. In it she left personal and real property to her two surviving children Harriet Weston and Willard C Nelson. Her son Willard was the executor. The will was probated 02 May 1899 in Franklin County.9
Death*	Sophia died on 2 April 1899 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 68.10,3
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Willard and daughter Eva Jeanette.3

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Silas Bartlett Redfield¹

Father	Silas Redfield1 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett1 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

4 Sep 2024

Birth*	Silas, son of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born on 20 September 1835.2
Death*	Silas died on 2 March 1841 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 5.2
Burial*	He was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with his parents & sister Eliza.2

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Lucy Cordelia "Delia" Redfield^1,2

Father	Silas Redfield2 b. 16 Sep 1783, d. 20 Jul 1839
Mother	Harriet Bartlett2 b. 17 Mar 1792, d. 3 Aug 1870

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Birth*	Lucy, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, was born on 24 December 1837 in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York.3
Census1850	Lucy appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her mother, Harriet Bartlett, as 13 yo Caroline(?) Redfield.4
Census1860	Lucy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her mother, Harriet Bartlett, as 22 yo school teacher Cordelia L. Redfield.5
Marriage*	She married Chauncey G. Townsend on 20 January 1870 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Both Chauncey & Cordelia were of Conway. He was a farmer, she was a teacher. The 1900 census confirms no children born, none living.6,3,7
Census1870*	Lucy and Chauncey appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated August 1870, as 32 yo store keeper C G & 31 yo Delia L Townsend.1
Census1880	Lucy and Chauncey appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 21 June 1880, as 43 yo store keeper Chauncey S & 42 yo wife Delia L Townsend. One servant/farm laborer was listed as living with them.8
Census1900*	Lucy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 14 June 1900, as 60 yo widowed farmer Delia L Townsend. One servant/farm laborer was listed as living with her.7
Census1910	Lucy appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 5 May 1910, as 71 yo retired widow Lucy C Townsend.9
Census1920	Lucy appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, as 82 yo widowed boarder Cordelia L Townsend in the household of her niece and niece's husband Harriet L & Dwight C Weston. Harriet was the daughter of Cordelia's sister Sophia Redfield Nelson.10
Death*	Lucy died on 6 October 1922 at the home of her niece Mrs. Dwight Weston in Massachusetts at age 84.11,3
Burial*	She was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Chauncey.3

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Henry "Harry" Wilber¹

Last Edited

18 Nov 2024

Birth*	Henry was born on 17 June 1809.2
Marriage*	He married Lucinda Redfield, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, in 1830. My preliminary research suggests their children were Sgt. William E Wilber (1828-1893, issue Harriet & Wm Jr in 1875 NY state census, wife is missing)l, Harriet Wilber (c1835- ), Edwin G Wilber (1837-1886, m. Mary Etta Van Dyne 1860), Henry C Wilber (1840-1863), Pvt. John T/F Wilber (1842-1864), Silas W Wilber (1844- , m. Mary Lnu bef 1875 NY census, dau Junie b. ca. 1871), Hiram C/L Wilber (1847-1908, m. Anna Lnu), Leman Wilber (1848-1890, m. Sabrina Hopps ca. 1869, issue Hiram ca. 1869, Franklin, John and Nellie).1
Census1850*	Henry and Lucinda appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 8 August 1850, as 40 yo carpenter Harry & 36 yo Lucinda Wilber. Their children 15 yo Harriet, 13 yo Edwin, 10 yo Henry, 8 yo John, 6 yo Silas, 3 yo Hiram and 0.1 Leman Wilber were listed as living with them. Eldest son William E Wilber is missing, though he's with the family five years later in the 1855 NY State Census.3
CensusNF1*	Henry and Lucinda appeared on the 1855 State Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 27 June 1855, as 45 yo carpenter Harry & 40 yo wife Lucinda Wilber. Their children 23 yo Williams, 20 yo Harriet, 18 yo Edwin, 16 yo Henry, 14 yo John, 12 yo Silas, 9 yo Hiram, and 5 yo Leman Wilber were listed as living with them..4
Census1860	Henry and Lucinda appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Phelps, Ontario Co., New York, enumerated 17 August 1860, as 49 yo millwork carpenter Harry & 46 yo Lucinda Wilber. Their children 20 yo teamster Henry, 18 yo day laborer John, 16 yo Silas, 13 yo Hiram and 10 Leman Wilber were listed as living with them.5
Death*	Henry died on 18 July 1863 in New York at age 54.2
Burial*	He was buried at Resthaven Cemetery in Phelps, Ontario Co., New York. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.2

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Daniel F. Elmer¹

Last Edited

9 Sep 2024

Birth*	Daniel was born on 5 September 1820 in Florida, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts, s/o Daniel Elmer & Electa Ward.2
Marriage*	He married Harriet Jeanette Redfield, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, on 1 January 1852 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Frank Everton Elmer (1854-1907, m. Kate Russell 1876 or 1881 (conflicting records)), and George Carl Elmer (1864-1929).3,1
Census1860*	Daniel and Harriet appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Williamsburg, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 8 June 1860, as 46 yo 'operative' David & 35 yo Jannett Elmer. Their 6 yo son Frank E Elmer was listed as living with them.4
Death*	Daniel died on 1 May 1880 in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, at age 59.2
Burial*	He was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Harriet.2

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Willard Lorenzo Nelson¹

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Birth*	Willard was born on 17 June 1830 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, s/o Columbus Nelson & Louisa Boyden. Conway Births says 17 June; MA Deaths says 16 Jun.2,3,4
Marriage*	He married Sophia Mercy Redfield, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, on 6 June 1855 in Greenfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Location of the marriage is not noted in the record. Willard's home is Deerfield, Sophia's is Conway. Searching for the minister who married them, Rev. John F Moors, I find he was with the Unitarian Church in Greenfield.      Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 claims Deerfield.      My preliminary research suggests their children were Harriet Louise Nelson (1858-1941, b. Michigan per 1870 census; m. Dwight Chester Weston 1896 in MA), Eva Jeanette Nelson (1860-1897), and Willard Clarence Nelson (1868-1938, m. Anna Laura Crafts 1899 in MA).5,6
Census1860*	Willard and Sophia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 29 January 1860, as 30 yo farmer Williard & 28 yo Sophia Nelson. Their children 4 yo Harriet L & 0.2 yo Janeth Nelson were listed as living with them.6
Census1870	Willard and Sophia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 6 July 1870, as 39 yo tin peddler Willard & 38 yo Sophia Nelson. Their children 13 yo Harriet L, 10 yo Eva J, and 2 yo Willard Nelson were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	Willard and Sophia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 50 yo tin peddler Willard L & 49 yo Sophia M Nelson. Their children 24 yo Harriette L, 20 yo Eva J, and 12 yo Willard L Nelson were listed as living with them.8
Death*	Willard died on 15 October 1894 in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, at age 64.4,3
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Sophia and daughter Eva Jeanette.3

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Chauncey G. Townsend¹

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Birth*	Chauncey was born on 20 January 1837 in Ashfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, s/o William Laxes Frederick Townsend & Tryphena Harvey. His marriage record says he was born in Conway.2,3
Marriage*	He married Lucy Cordelia "Delia" Redfield, daughter of Silas Redfield and Harriet Bartlett, on 20 January 1870 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Both Chauncey & Cordelia were of Conway. He was a farmer, she was a teacher. The 1900 census confirms no children born, none living.2,1,4
Census1870*	Chauncey and Lucy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated August 1870, as 32 yo store keeper C G & 31 yo Delia L Townsend.5
Census1880	Chauncey and Lucy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 21 June 1880, as 43 yo store keeper Chauncey S & 42 yo wife Delia L Townsend. One servant/farm laborer was listed as living with them.6
Death*	Chauncey died on 10 February 1885 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 48.3
Burial*	He was buried at Howland Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife L. Cordelia.3

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Miriam Nims I¹

Father	Moses Nims1 b. 10 Jan 1748, d. 18 Jul 1839
Mother	Miriam Bartlett1 b. 14 Oct 1765, d. 22 Sep 1814

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Census1800	Miriam is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Moses Nims, in the 1800 Federal Census of Deerfield, Hampshire (now Franklin) Co., Massachusetts.2
Birth*	Miriam, daughter of Moses Nims and Miriam Bartlett, was born on 9 May 1800 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1,3
Death*	Miriam died on 1 April 1801 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1

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Rebecca Ames¹

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Marriage*	She married Moses Nims on 1 February 1812 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1
Estate-Admin	Rebecca Ames declined being administrator of the estate of Moses Nims on 2 November 1839 at Ashfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts; on which date his wife Rebecca declined acting as his estate administrator. This suggests Moses did leave a will, though I've not seen a copy of it yet.2

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Miriam Nims II¹

Father	Moses Nims1 b. 10 Jan 1748, d. 18 Jul 1839
Mother	Miriam Bartlett1 b. 14 Oct 1765, d. 22 Sep 1814

Last Edited

11 Sep 2024

Birth*	Miriam, daughter of Moses Nims and Miriam Bartlett, was born on 23 February 1802 in Deerfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1
Census1820	Miriam is probably the female age 16 to 25 listed in the household of her father, Moses Nims, in the 1820 Federal Census of Ashfield, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.2

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Luany D. Bartlett¹

Father	Calvin Bartlett1 b. 29 May 1770, d. Apr 1853
Mother	Ruby Whitney1 b. 31 Mar 1776, d. 12 Aug 1801

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Luany, daughter of Calvin Bartlett and Ruby Whitney, was born circa 1797 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Date based on Luana's age of 47 yo in her marriage record of 1844. First name variously Luana and Luany.2,3
Census1800	Luany is probably the female under age 10 listed in the household of her father, Calvin Bartlett, in the 1800 Federal Census of Conway, Hampshire (now Franklin) Co., Massachusetts.4
Marr-Banns*	Intentions of marriage for Luany D. Bartlett and William Brooks were published on 17 April 1819 at Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.5,6
Census1840*	Luany D. appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, with a household listed as 01-01001010001 as 40-49 yo Luany Brooks. The others are probably daughter Luana (one bracket too old?), son Collins and daughter Amelia. The female 80-89 yo is unidentified.7
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Reuben Jennison on 28 November 1844 at Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. The marriage was recorded 08 December.8
Death*	Luany died on 23 July 1846 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, of dysentery.3

Children with William Brooks:

Luana W. Brooks9 b. c 1821, d. 1847 Collins Whitaker Brooks10,11 b. 15 Oct 1830, d. 26 Aug 1855 Amelia Helen Brooks12 b. 11 Nov 1833, d. 10 Apr 1864

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Reuben Jennison¹

Last Edited

18 Sep 2024

Birth*	Reuben was born circa 1795, s/o Nathaniel & Catharine Jennison. Date based on Reuben's age of 49 yo in his marriage record of 1844.1
Marriage*	He married Luany D. Bartlett, daughter of Calvin Bartlett and Ruby Whitney, on 28 November 1844 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. The marriage was recorded 08 December.1

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William Brooks^1,2

Last Edited

17 Sep 2024

Marr-Banns*	Intentions of marriage for William Brooks and Luany D. Bartlett were published on 17 April 1819 at Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1,3
Death*	William died before 1841. Date based on wife Luana being alone in the 1840 census with three children.4

Children with Luany D. Bartlett:

Luana W. Brooks5 b. c 1821, d. 1847 Collins Whitaker Brooks6,7 b. 15 Oct 1830, d. 26 Aug 1855 Amelia Helen Brooks8 b. 11 Nov 1833, d. 10 Apr 1864

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Collins Whitaker Brooks¹

Father	William Brooks2,1 d. b 1841
Mother	Luany D. Bartlett1,2 b. c 1797, d. 23 Jul 1846

Last Edited

18 Sep 2024

Birth*	Collins, son of William Brooks and Luany D. Bartlett, was born on 15 October 1830 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave's date is 18 October.1,3
Census1840	Collins is probably the male age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his mother, Luany D. Bartlett, in the 1840 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.4
Census1850*	Collins appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, as 20 yo carpenter Collins W Brooks in the household of 35 yo carpenter Soloman C Howe and family.5
Marriage*	He married Elvira Josephine Parker on 1 September 1852 in Templeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Calvin Brooks (1853-1853) and Frederic P Brooks (1855-1855).6,3
Death*	Collins died on 26 August 1855 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 24.3
Burial*	He was buried at Central Cemetery in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo and some bio information.3

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Elvira Josephine Parker¹

Last Edited

18 Sep 2024

Birth*	Elvira was born on 26 November 1837 in Gardner, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, d/o Oscar Parker & Sophronia Lnu.2,3
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Collins Whitaker Brooks, son of William Brooks and Luany D. Bartlett, on 1 September 1852 at Templeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were William Calvin Brooks (1853-1853) and Frederic P Brooks (1855-1855).4,1
Census1860*	Elvira appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Templeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, as 22 yo Elvira J Brooks in the household of her mother 50 yo Saphrona Parker.5
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Christopher Columbus Merritt on 13 October 1860 at Templeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Josephine M Merritt (c1861- ), Hattie S Merritt (c1864- ), Romeo Henry Merritt (c1869- ), and Charles J Merritt (1874-1905).2
Census1870*	Elvira and Christopher appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 11 July 1870, as 38 yo druggist Christopher & 32 yo Alvira Merrritt. Their children 9 yo Josephine, 6 yo Hattie S, and 0.6 yo Henry Merritt were listed as living with them, as well as Elvira's mother 60 yo Sophronia Parker.6
Census1880	Elvira and Christopher appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 7 June 1880, as 49yo druggist Christopher C & 42 yo wife Elvira J Merriett. Their children 19 yo Josephine M, 16 yo Hattie S, 10 yo Romeo H, and 6 yo Charles J Merriett were listed as living with them, as well as Elvira's mother 70 yo Saphrenia Parker.7
Death*	Elvira died on 26 December 1883 in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, at age 46.3
Burial*	She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides NO headstone photo.3

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Amelia Helen Brooks¹

Father	William Brooks1 d. b 1841
Mother	Luany D. Bartlett1 b. c 1797, d. 23 Jul 1846

Last Edited

17 Sep 2024

Birth*	Amelia, daughter of William Brooks and Luany D. Bartlett, was born on 11 November 1833 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1,2
Census1840	Amelia is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her mother, Luany D. Bartlett, in the 1840 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.3
Census1850*	Amelia appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, as 16 yo Amelia H Brooks in the household of 50 yo clergyman Charles Boyter and family.4
Marriage*	She married James H. Waite in 1853. James & Amelia appear to have had no children. Amelia died in 1864. James then m2 Katherine P Gleason in 1865.5
Census1860*	Amelia and James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 5 June 1860, as 27 yo millwright James H & 25 yo Amelia H Waite.6
Death*	Amelia died on 10 April 1864 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 30.5,7
Burial*	She was buried at Central Cemetery in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband James Waite.5

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James H. Waite¹

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17 Sep 2024

Birth*	James was born in 1832 in Rhode Island.2,1
Marriage*	He married Amelia Helen Brooks, daughter of William Brooks and Luany D. Bartlett, in 1853. James & Amelia appear to have had no children. Amelia died in 1864. James then m2 Katherine P Gleason in 1865.1
Census1860*	James and Amelia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 5 June 1860, as 27 yo millwright James H & 25 yo Amelia H Waite.2
Death*	James died in 1914.1
Burial*	He was buried at Central Cemetery in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with wife Amelia.3

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Luana W. Brooks¹

Father	William Brooks1 d. b 1841
Mother	Luany D. Bartlett1 b. c 1797, d. 23 Jul 1846

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17 Sep 2024

Birth*	Luana, daughter of William Brooks and Luany D. Bartlett, was born circa 1821 in New Salem, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1
Census1840	Luana is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her mother, Luany D. Bartlett, in the 1840 Federal Census of Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.2
Death*	Luana died in 1847 in Orange, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.1

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Christopher Columbus Merritt¹

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18 Sep 2024

Birth*	Christopher was born in 1831 in Hampden Co., Massachusetts.2,3
Marriage*	He married Elvira Josephine Parker on 13 October 1860 in Templeton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. My preliminary research suggests their children were Josephine M Merritt (c1861- ), Hattie S Merritt (c1864- ), Romeo Henry Merritt (c1869- ), and Charles J Merritt (1874-1905).1
Census1870*	Christopher and Elvira appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 11 July 1870, as 38 yo druggist Christopher & 32 yo Alvira Merrritt. Their children 9 yo Josephine, 6 yo Hattie S, and 0.6 yo Henry Merritt were listed as living with them, as well as Elvira's mother 60 yo Sophronia Parker.4
Census1880	Christopher and Elvira appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 7 June 1880, as 49yo druggist Christopher C & 42 yo wife Elvira J Merriett. Their children 19 yo Josephine M, 16 yo Hattie S, 10 yo Romeo H, and 6 yo Charles J Merriett were listed as living with them, as well as Elvira's mother 70 yo Saphrenia Parker.3
Census1900*	Christopher appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 69 yo widower farmer Christopher Merritt. His sons 30 yo drug clerk Henry R and 27 yo drug clerk Chas J Merritt were listed as living with him.5
Death*	Christopher died on 2 May 1909.2
Burial*	He was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides NO headstone photo.2

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Ophelia E. Bartlett¹

Father	Dexter Bartlett2,1 b. 3 Nov 1800, d. 3 Jan 1877
Mother	Sarah Sherman2,1 b. 1810, d. 1 Mar 1867

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8 Nov 2024

Birth*	Ophelia, daughter of Dexter Bartlett and Sarah Sherman, was born on 27 October 1830 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.3,4
Census1840	Ophelia is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Dexter Bartlett, in the 1840 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.5
Marriage*	She married Jonathan Whitney Dickinson in 1850. My preliminary research suggests their children were Lucy Dickinson (1852-1908, m. Fnu Cannon bef. 1906), John William "Willie" Dickinson (1854-1924), Elizabeth Josephine "Lizzie" Dickinson (1859-a1904, m1 Fnu Kingsley, m2 Fnu Hatfield, both bef 1906), and George Sherman Dickinson (1863-1934).      FamilySearch Trees alleges without citation both 01 May 1860 and 01 May 1851.6,7
Census1850*	Ophelia and Jonathan appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, as 27 yo farmer Jonathan & 19 yo Ophelia Dickenson in the household of 82 yo Jonathan Whitney who is perhaps JW's maternal grandfather.8
Census1860	Ophelia and Jonathan appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 30 June 1860, as 37 yo farmer Jonathan W & 29 yo Ophelia E Dickinson. Their children 8 yo Lucy, 5 yo John W, and 1 yo Lizzie J Dickinson were listed as living with them.9
Census1870	Ophelia and Jonathan appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Whately, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, enumerated 12 August 1870, as 47 yo farmer Jona W & 39 yo Ophelia (Z?) Dickinson. Their children 18 yo Lucy, 15 yo John W, 11 yo Lissie J, and 7 yo Geo S Dickinson were listed as living with them, as well as one laborer.10
Death*	Ophelia died in 1872 in Whately, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, of consumption.11,4
Burial*	She was buried at Center Cemetery in Whately, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides photo of joint headstone with husband Jonathan & Jonathan's m2 Judith L Graves.4

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Joseph S. Bartlett¹

Father	Dexter Bartlett1 b. 3 Nov 1800, d. 3 Jan 1877
Mother	Sarah Sherman1 b. 1810, d. 1 Mar 1867

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18 Sep 2024

Birth*	Joseph, son of Dexter Bartlett and Sarah Sherman, was born in 1832.1
Death*	Joseph died in 1836.1

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Sarah S. Bartlett¹

Father	Dexter Bartlett2,1 b. 3 Nov 1800, d. 3 Jan 1877
Mother	Sarah Sherman2,1 b. 1810, d. 1 Mar 1867

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22 Nov 2024

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of Dexter Bartlett and Sarah Sherman, was born on 4 October 1835 in Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Her headstone inscription reads, "To the memory of Sarah S wife of George W Sherman dau of Dexter Bartlett died Jan 18 1862 aged 26". Find A Grave says she was born in Shelburne, Births & Christenings says Conway. The two towns are about 7 miles apart. Likely she was born on a farm somewhere between the two.3,4
Census1840	Sarah is probably one of the two females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, Dexter Bartlett, in the 1840 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.5
Census1850	Sarah appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts in the household of her parents, Dexter Bartlett and Sarah Sherman, as 14 yo Sarah Bartlet.6
Marriage*	She married George W. Sherman between 1855 and 1861. Date bracketed by the 1855 MA state census when she's living with her parents and 1861 when son George W was born.      My preliminary research suggests their children were George William Sherman (1861-1861, Find A Grave no. 81462363) and Emma A "Emily" Sherman (1856-1945, m. Francis Glen Echols, 3 kids in 1900, oldest 19 yo).7,4
CensusNF1	Sarah appeared on the 1855 State Census of Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, in the household of her parents, Dexter Bartlett and Sarah Sherman, as 20 yo Sarah S Bartlett.8
Death*	Sarah died on 19 January 1862 in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, at age 26. Find A Grave's date is 18 Jan which is allegedly what her headstone reads.9,4
Burial*	She was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery in Conway, Franklin Co., Massachusetts. Find A Grave provides headstone photo.4

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