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Charlotte Cochrane¹

F, #114301

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Name	Charlotte Cochrane was also known as Charlotte Leonard.¹
Marriage	She married A.C. Leonard.¹

Child with A.C. Leonard

Son	Albert S. Leonard+ b. About 1875

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[S16725] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage and Divorce Records, 1659-1947

Evelyn May Leonard¹

F, #114302, b. 18 September 1898

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Father	Albert S. Leonard b. About 1875
Mother	Robina Rayner b. About 1878

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Evelyn May Leonard was also known as Evelyn Leonard.²
Birth	She was born on 18 September 1898, in Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1900 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as a daughter, in Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 23) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 21) and their daughter Evelyn (age 1). Albert was an electrcian.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1910 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as a daughter, in Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 34) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 30) and their daughter Evelyn (age 11). Albert was an electrcian for an electric company.³
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 7 January 1920 in the household of Albert S. Leonard, as a daughter, in Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester, Massachusetts, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Albert Leonard (age 43) were his wife Robina Rayner (age 41) and their daughter Evelyn (age 21). Also enumerated was William Gray (age 25), a lodger. Albert was a motorman for the street railroad.⁴

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[S16730] New Hampshire, U.S., Birth Records, 1631-1920
[S16726] U.S. Federal Census, Somersworth Ward 3, Strafford County, New Hampshire
[S16727] U.S. federal Census 1910, Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester County, Massachusetts
[S16728] 1920 U.S. Census, Fitchburg Ward 5, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Joseph Findlen¹

M, #114303

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Marriage

Joseph Findlen married Katherine McCallan.¹

Child with Katherine McCallan

Daughter

Mary Grace Findlen+ b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

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[S16732] Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922

Katherine McCallan¹

F, #114304

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Name	Katherine McCallan was also known as Katherine Findlen.¹
Marriage	She married Joseph Findlen.¹
mother-in-law	She was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1930 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a mother-in-law, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.²

Child with Joseph Findlen

Daughter

Mary Grace Findlen+ b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

Citations

[S16732] Maine, U.S., Marriage Records, 1713-1922
[S16749] 1930 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine

John Grass¹

M, #114305, b. About 1877

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Father	James Grass
Mother	Sarah Brown

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Birth	John Grass was born About 1877, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.¹
Marriage	He married second Caroline Maude Shannon daughter of Dennis Shannon and Beulah Hitchcock, on 18 October 1927 in Bath, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG, John was 50 years old, a merchant, widower, Primitive Baptist, living in Fort Fairfield. Carrie was 20 years old, a spinster, Baptist, also living in Fort Fairfield.¹

Partner with Caroline Maude Shannon b. 27 February 1910

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[S16734] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

James Grass¹

M, #114306

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Birth	James Grass was born, in Oromocto, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Sarah Brown.¹

Child with Sarah Brown

Son	John Grass b. About 1877

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[S16734] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Sarah Brown¹

F, #114307

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Name	Sarah Brown was also known as Sarah Grass.¹
Marriage	She married James Grass.¹

Child with James Grass

Son	John Grass b. About 1877

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[S16734] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Mildred Helena Merritt¹

F, #114308, b. 23 May 1920, d. 3 February 2004

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Father	Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt b. 25 November 1888, d. 24 October 1966
Mother	Mary Grace Findlen b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	31 March 2026 18:34:07

Name	Mildred Helena Merritt was also known as Mildred Merritt.²
Birth	She was born on 23 May 1920, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.^1,3
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1930 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 41) were his wife Grace Findlen (age 37), their children Edna (age 13), Mildred (age 9), Mabel (age 8), James (age 7), John (age 5), Phillip (age 4) and Grace's mother Catherine (McCallan) Findlen (age 72). Charles was a building contractor.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 19 April 1940 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 52), now widowed, were his children Edna (age 23), Mildred (age 20), Mabel (age 18), James (age 17), John (age 15), Phillip (age 14), Fred (age 8) and Alice (age 6). Also enumerated was Alice R. Peters (age 59), sister of Charles, listed as a housekeeper, now widowed. Charles was a carpenter.⁴
Graduation	She graduated in 1943 from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Portland, Maine, USAG, as a Registered Nurse {para}.³
Marriage	She married Lester R. Barnikow, on 3 July 1946, in New Haven, Connecticut, USAG.⁵
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 5 April 1950 in the household of Lester R. Barnikow, as his wife, in New Haven, Connecticut, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Lester Barnikow (age 34) were his wife Mildred Merritt (age 29), their children Gail (age 5), Richard (age 3), Robert (age 3) and David (age 1). Lester was an auto mechanic.⁶
Divorce	She and Lester R. Barnikow later divorced on 30 January 1968. The divorce was granted to Mildred on the grounds of cruelty. Custody of the children stated as "some to husband, some to wife".⁷
Living	She was living in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, USAG, in 2002.⁸
ResidenceLast	The former residence of Mildred Helena Merritt was in Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, USAG, in 2004.³
Death	She died on 3 February 2004 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, USAG.^3,9
Burial	She was buried in Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, USAG.⁹

Partner with Lester R. Barnikow b. 30 May 1915

Citations

[S16735] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives, Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
[S16749] 1930 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine
[S19617] Obituary - Mildred (Merritt) Barnikow
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S19618] Connecticut, US, Marriage Records, 1897-1968
[S19627] 1950 United States Federal Census, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
[S19628] Connecticut, U.S., Divorce Index, 1968-1997
[S20827] Newspapers.com
[S19620] Burial record - Mildred Helena (Merritt) Barnikow

William McCormack¹

M, #114309

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Marriage

William McCormack married Mary.¹

Child with Mary

Son	Charles Henry McCormack+ b. About 1876

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[S16738] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Mary¹

F, #114310

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Name	Mary was also known as Mary McCormack.¹
Marriage	She married William McCormack.¹

Child with William McCormack

Son	Charles Henry McCormack+ b. About 1876

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[S16738] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Sigrid Mary Juanita McCormack^1,2

F, #114311, b. 28 September 1904

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Father	Charles Henry McCormack b. About 1876
Mother	Idella Maude Merritt b. 12 August 1884, d. 19 November 1917

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Sigrid Mary Juanita McCormack was also known as Sigrid Mary Juanita Arseneault.²
Name	She was also known as Juanita McCormack.²
Birth	She was born on 28 September 1904, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. the informant for this Late Registration of Birth was her aunt Alice (Merritt) Peters, dated 10 October 1961, at Bristol, Carleton County, New Brunswick.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census in May 1911 in the household of Charles Henry McCormack, as a daughter, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 36) were his wife, Maude Merritt (age 26), their children Juanita (age 5), Aubrey (age 3) and George (age 1 month). Charles was a labourer. The family religion was Methodist, except for Maude who was a Baptist.³
Marriage	She married John Wilfrid Arseneault, son of Arthur Joseph Arseneault and Mary Christine Fournier. on 28 August 1927, in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. John was 24 years old, bachelor, bank clerk, Roman Catholic, living in Woodstock. Juanita was 21 years old, spinster, clerk, United Church of Canada, also living in Woodstock.²

Partner with John Wilfrid Arseneault b. About 1903

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[S16739] New Brunswick, Canada, Births and Late Registrations, 1810-1906
[S16741] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950
[S16743] 1911 Census of Canada, Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick

John Wilfrid Arseneault¹

M, #114312, b. About 1903

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Father	Arthur Joseph Arseneault
Mother	Mary Christine Fournier

Relationships	Partner of Sigrid Mary Juanita McCormack (2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	John Wilfrid Arseneault was also known as John Arseneault.¹
Birth	He was born About 1903, in Dalhousie, Restigouche County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Sigrid Mary Juanita McCormack, daughter of Charles Henry McCormack and Idella Maude Merritt. on 28 August 1927, in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. John was 24 years old, bachelor, bank clerk, Roman Catholic, living in Woodstock. Juanita was 21 years old, spinster, clerk, United Church of Canada, also living in Woodstock.¹

Partner with Sigrid Mary Juanita McCormack b. 28 September 1904

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[S16741] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Arthur Joseph Arseneault¹

M, #114313

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Marriage

Arthur Joseph Arseneault married Mary Christine Fournier.¹

Child with Mary Christine Fournier

Son	John Wilfrid Arseneault b. About 1903

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[S16741] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Mary Christine Fournier¹

F, #114314

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Name	Mary Christine Fournier was also known as Mary Christine Arseneault.¹
Marriage	She married Arthur Joseph Arseneault.¹

Child with Arthur Joseph Arseneault

Son	John Wilfrid Arseneault b. About 1903

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[S16741] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Aubrey James McCormack¹

M, #114315, b. 22 July 1907

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Father	Charles Henry McCormack b. About 1876
Mother	Idella Maude Merritt b. 12 August 1884, d. 19 November 1917

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Aubrey James McCormack was also known as Aubrey McCormack.²
Birth	He was born on 22 July 1907, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census in May 1911 in the household of Charles Henry McCormack, as a son, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 36) were his wife, Maude Merritt (age 26), their children Juanita (age 5), Aubrey (age 3) and George (age 1 month). Charles was a labourer. The family religion was Methodist, except for Maude who was a Baptist.²

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[S16742] Late Registration of Birth, New Brunswick, Canada
[S16743] 1911 Census of Canada, Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick

George McCormack¹

M, #114316, b. April 1911

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Father	Charles Henry McCormack b. About 1876
Mother	Idella Maude Merritt b. 12 August 1884, d. 19 November 1917

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Birth

George McCormack was born in April 1911, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹

Son

He was enumerated on the census in May 1911 in the household of Charles Henry McCormack, as a son, in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 36) were his wife, Maude Merritt (age 26), their children Juanita (age 5), Aubrey (age 3) and George (age 1 month). Charles was a labourer. The family religion was Methodist, except for Maude who was a Baptist.¹

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[S16743] 1911 Census of Canada, Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick

Mabel Elizabeth Merritt¹

F, #114317, b. 8 October 1921

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Father	Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt b. 25 November 1888, d. 24 October 1966
Mother	Mary Grace Findlen b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Mabel Elizabeth Merritt was also known as Mabel Merritt.²
Birth	She was born on 8 October 1921, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. she was the fourth child.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1930 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 41) were his wife Grace Findlen (age 37), their children Edna (age 13), Mildred (age 9), Mabel (age 8), James (age 7), John (age 5), Phillip (age 4) and Grace's mother Catherine (McCallan) Findlen (age 72). Charles was a building contractor.²
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 19 April 1940 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 52), now widowed, were his children Edna (age 23), Mildred (age 20), Mabel (age 18), James (age 17), John (age 15), Phillip (age 14), Fred (age 8) and Alice (age 6). Also enumerated was Alice R. Peters (age 59), sister of Charles, listed as a housekeeper, now widowed. Charles was a carpenter.³

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[S16746] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives, Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
[S16749] 1930 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine

Edna Margaret Merritt¹

F, #114318, b. 26 September 1916, d. 20 November 1966

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Father	Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt b. 25 November 1888, d. 24 October 1966
Mother	Mary Grace Findlen b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Edna Margaret Merritt was also known as Edna Margaret Anderson.²
Name	She was also known as Edna Merritt.³
Birth	She was born on 26 September 1916, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 21 January 1920 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 30) were his wife, Grace Findlen (age 26), their children Edna (age 3) and Frances (age 1). Charles was a carpenter.⁴
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1930 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 41) were his wife Grace Findlen (age 37), their children Edna (age 13), Mildred (age 9), Mabel (age 8), James (age 7), John (age 5), Phillip (age 4) and Grace's mother Catherine (McCallan) Findlen (age 72). Charles was a building contractor.⁵
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 19 April 1940 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a daughter, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 52), now widowed, were his children Edna (age 23), Mildred (age 20), Mabel (age 18), James (age 17), John (age 15), Phillip (age 14), Fred (age 8) and Alice (age 6). Also enumerated was Alice R. Peters (age 59), sister of Charles, listed as a housekeeper, now widowed. Charles was a carpenter.⁶
Marriage	She married Elwood Peter Anderson, son of John Elwood Anderson and Alma Peterson. on 21 December 1940, in Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Elwood was 21 years old, living in Stockholm. Edna was 24 years old, living in Fort Fairfield.²
Wife	Edna Margaret Merritt was enumerated on the census on 3 April 1950 in the household of Elwood Peter Anderson, as his wife, in 23 Denworth St., Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elwood Anderson (age 31) were his wife, Edna Merritt (age 33), and their children, Patricia (age 8), Peter (age 5), Steven (age 3) and Nancy (age 2 months). Elwood was a carpenter in building construction.⁷
Death	She died on 20 November 1966 in Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.⁸

Child with Elwood Peter Anderson b. 17 March 1919, d. 1 November 2003

Son	Steven John Anderson b. 17 December 1946, d. 1954

Citations

[S16750] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives, Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
[S16751] Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials, Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
[S16752] Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials, Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
[S16758] 1920 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine
[S16749] 1930 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S17945] 1950 United States Federal Census, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16754] Maine, U.S., Death Index, 1960-1997

Elwood Peter Anderson¹

M, #114319, b. 17 March 1919, d. 1 November 2003

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Father	John Elwood Anderson
Mother	Alma Peterson

Relationships	Partner of Edna Margaret Merritt (2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Elwood Peter Anderson was also known as Elwood Anderson.²
Birth	He was born on 17 March 1919, in Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.^3,1,4
Marriage	He married Edna Margaret Merritt, daughter of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt and Mary Grace Findlen. on 21 December 1940, in Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Elwood was 21 years old, living in Stockholm. Edna was 24 years old, living in Fort Fairfield.¹
Census	Elwood Peter Anderson was head of the household in the census on 3 April 1950 in 23 Denworth St., Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elwood Anderson (age 31) were his wife, Edna Merritt (age 33), and their children, Patricia (age 8), Peter (age 5), Steven (age 3) and Nancy (age 2 months). Elwood was a carpenter in building construction.⁴
Death	He died on 1 November 2003 in hospital, Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.⁵
Burial	And was buried on 4 November 2003 in Stockholm Cemetery, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.⁵

Child with Edna Margaret Merritt b. 26 September 1916, d. 20 November 1966

Son	Steven John Anderson b. 17 December 1946, d. 1954

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[S16751] Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials, Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
[S16752] Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials, Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
[S17947] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives, Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084
[S17945] 1950 United States Federal Census, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine
[S17946] The Bangor Daily News

Steven John Anderson¹

M, #114320, b. 17 December 1946, d. 1954

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Father	Elwood Peter Anderson b. 17 March 1919, d. 1 November 2003
Mother	Edna Margaret Merritt b. 26 September 1916, d. 20 November 1966

Relationships	3rd cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 April 2024 16:00:05

Name	Steven John Anderson was also known as Steven Anderson.²
Birth	He was born on 17 December 1946, in Caribou, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 19 January 1947 in Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 3 April 1950 in the household of Elwood Peter Anderson, as a son, in 23 Denworth St., Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Elwood Anderson (age 31) were his wife, Edna Merritt (age 33), and their children, Patricia (age 8), Peter (age 5), Steven (age 3) and Nancy (age 2 months). Elwood was a carpenter in building construction.²
Death	Steven John Anderson died in 1954.³
Burial	He was buried in Stockholm Cemetery, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.³

Citations

[S16752] Swedish American Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, and Burials, Oscar Frederick Evangelical Lutheran Church, Archives of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Elk Grove Village, IL, USA
[S17945] 1950 United States Federal Census, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16753] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

John Charles Merritt¹

M, #114325, b. 12 November 1924, d. 28 November 2006

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Father	Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt b. 25 November 1888, d. 24 October 1966
Mother	Mary Grace Findlen b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	31 March 2026 18:33:31

Name	John Charles Merritt was also known as John Merritt.²
Birth	He was born on 12 November 1924, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 20 April 1930 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a son, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 41) were his wife Grace Findlen (age 37), their children Edna (age 13), Mildred (age 9), Mabel (age 8), James (age 7), John (age 5), Phillip (age 4) and Grace's mother Catherine (McCallan) Findlen (age 72). Charles was a building contractor.²
Son	John Charles Merritt was enumerated on the census on 19 April 1940 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a son, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 52), now widowed, were his children Edna (age 23), Mildred (age 20), Mabel (age 18), James (age 17), John (age 15), Phillip (age 14), Fred (age 8) and Alice (age 6). Also enumerated was Alice R. Peters (age 59), sister of Charles, listed as a housekeeper, now widowed. Charles was a carpenter.³
Marriage	John Charles Merritt married Vivian Amanda Sandstrom, daughter of Carl Sandstrom and Lillian Oberg. on 22 June 1949, in Maine, USAG.⁴
Living	John Charles Merritt was living in Stockholm, Maine, USAG, in 2002.⁵
Residence	He lived in 2004 in Stockholm, Maine, USAG.⁶
Death	He died on 28 November 2006.¹
Burial	He was buried in Stockholm Cemetery, Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Inscription: John Charles Merritt Sr. / Tec 5 US Army / Nov 12 1924 - Nov 28 2006.⁷

Partner with Vivian Amanda Sandstrom b. 7 January 1926, d. 26 June 2014

Citations

[S16759] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S16749] 1930 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16761] Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996
[S20827] Newspapers.com
[S19617] Obituary - Mildred (Merritt) Barnikow
[S16760] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

Vivian Amanda Sandstrom¹

F, #114326, b. 7 January 1926, d. 26 June 2014

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Father	Carl Sandstrom
Mother	Lillian Oberg

Relationships	Partner of John Charles Merritt (2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Vivian Amanda Sandstrom was also known as Vivian Amanda Merritt.¹
Birth	She was born on 7 January 1926, in Stockholm, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.
Marriage	She married John Charles Merritt, son of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt and Mary Grace Findlen. on 22 June 1949, in Maine, USAG.¹
Death	Vivian Amanda Sandstrom died on 26 June 2014 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, USAG.

Partner with John Charles Merritt b. 12 November 1924, d. 28 November 2006

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[S16761] Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996

Carl Sandstrom

M, #114327

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Marriage

Carl Sandstrom married Lillian Oberg.

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Vivian Amanda Sandstrom b. 7 January 1926, d. 26 June 2014

Lillian Oberg

F, #114328

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Name	Lillian Oberg was also known as Lillian Sandstream.
Marriage	She married Carl Sandstrom.

Child with Carl Sandstrom

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Vivian Amanda Sandstrom b. 7 January 1926, d. 26 June 2014

Alfred Joseph Merritt^1,2

M, #114335, b. 14 May 1931, d. 8 April 2002

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Father	Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt b. 25 November 1888, d. 24 October 1966
Mother	Mary Grace Findlen b. 22 March 1893, d. 1939

Relationships	2nd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	31 March 2026 19:10:46

Occupation	Alfred Joseph Merritt was.³
Birth	He was born on 14 May 1931, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.^1,2
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 19 April 1940 in the household of Charles Ernest Edmund Merritt, as a son, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Charles (age 52), now widowed, were his children Edna (age 23), Mildred (age 20), Mabel (age 18), James (age 17), John (age 15), Phillip (age 14), Fred (age 8) and Alice (age 6). Also enumerated was Alice R. Peters (age 59), sister of Charles, listed as a housekeeper, now widowed. Charles was a carpenter.²
Marriage	Alfred Joseph Merritt married Priscilla A. Jones, daughter of Leland B. Jones and Vena Smith. on 21 March 1949, in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.^4,3
Census	Alfred Joseph Merritt appeared on the census on 3 April 1950 as Head of Household in Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Alfred (age 18) was his wife Priscilla (age 19). Alfred was a carpenter.⁵
Death	He died on 8 April 2002 at home, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, USAG.^3,1
Burial	He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.³

Children with Priscilla A. Jones b. 17 December 1930, d. 24 August 2006

Son	Paul Alfred Merritt b. 15 February 1952, d. 21 February 1952
Daughter	Catherine Edna Merritt b. 8 June 1955, d. 7 October 1991
Daughter	Glenda Merritt b. 1956, d. 15 October 2003

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[S20824] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S20827] Newspapers.com
[S20825] Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996
[S20826] 1950 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook, Maine, USA

James Watts Peters¹

M, #114337, b. About 1874, d. 27 January 1939

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Father	William Peters
Mother	Carrie Appleby

Relationships	Partner of Alice K. Merritt (1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	James Watts Peters was born About 1874, in Florenceville, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married second Alice K. Merritt daughter of Israel Merritt and Frances Ann Palmer, on 12 October 1921 in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG, James was 47 years old, a widower, Presbyterian, farmer, living in Florenceville. Alice was 40 years old, a spinster, Baptist, housekeeper, living in Bristol.¹
Death	James Watts Peters died on 27 January 1939. Alice was listed as a widow in the 1940 U.S. Census in the household of her brother Charles.^2,3
Burial	He was buried in Congregational Cemetery, Florenceville, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³

Partner with Alice K. Merritt b. 21 August 1880, d. 20 February 1962

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[S16764] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950
[S16763] 1940 United States Federal Census, Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine
[S16767] Canada, Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

William Peters¹

M, #114338

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Birth	William Peters was born, in Kings County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Carrie Appleby.¹

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Son	James Watts Peters b. About 1874, d. 27 January 1939

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[S16764] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Carrie Appleby¹

F, #114339

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Name	Carrie Appleby was also known as Carrie Peters.¹
Marriage	She married William Peters.¹

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Son	James Watts Peters b. About 1874, d. 27 January 1939

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[S16764] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950

Clinton Mill Smith¹

M, #114342, b. 1886, d. 1907

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Father	Sidney Arthur Smith b. 15 February 1858, d. 1917
Mother	Isabella Lucinda Clark b. 8 April 1863, d. 1938

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Name	Clinton Mill Smith was also known as Clinton Smith.^2,3
Birth	He was born in 1886.³
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1891 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in Westminster, Middlesex South, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 33) were his wife, Isabel Clark (age 28), their children, Fenton Roy (age 6), Clinton Mill (age 5) and Chester Earle (age 3). Sidney was a cheese maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹
Son	Clinton Mill Smith was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in Dorchester South, Middlesex East, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 43) were his wife, Isabella Clark (age 37), their children, Fenton Roy (age 16), Clinton (age 15) and Chester (age 13). Sidney was a cheese maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.²
Death	Clinton Mill Smith died in 1907.³
Interred	He was buried in the plot of Sidney Arthur Smith, in Lambeth Community Cemetery, Lambeth, Middlesex County, Ontario, CanadaG. Inscription: SMITH / Sidney A. Smith / 1858 - 1917 / His Wife / Isabel L. Clarke / 1863 - 1938 / Clinton M. / 1886 - 1907.³

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[S16813] 1891 Canada Federal Census for Westminster, Middlesex South, Ontario, Canada; Enumeration District: 92
[S16815] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Dorchester (South/Sud), Middlesex (East/Est), Ontario
[S16812] U.S. Findagrave.com

Fenton Roy Smith¹

M, #114343, b. 2 September 1884

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Father	Sidney Arthur Smith b. 15 February 1858, d. 1917
Mother	Isabella Lucinda Clark b. 8 April 1863, d. 1938

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Name	Fenton Roy Smith was also known as Roy Smith.²
Birth	He was born on 2 September 1884, in Westminster, Middlesex County, Ontario, CanadaG.^3,1
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1891 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in Westminster, Middlesex South, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 33) were his wife, Isabel Clark (age 28), their children, Fenton Roy (age 6), Clinton Mill (age 5) and Chester Earle (age 3). Sidney was a cheese maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹
Son	Fenton Roy Smith was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in Dorchester South, Middlesex East, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 43) were his wife, Isabella Clark (age 37), their children, Fenton Roy (age 16), Clinton (age 15) and Chester (age 13). Sidney was a cheese maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴
Marriage	Fenton Roy Smith married Frances Mabel Armstrong, daughter of James Armstrong and Sarah Hand. on 1 June 1910, in Brooke, Lambton County, Ontario, CanadaG. They were married by license. Roy was 25 years old, a bachelor, rail road conductor, Presbyterian, living in St. Thomas. Mabel was 24 years old, a spinster, housekeeper, living in Brooke.^5,2
Son	Fenton Roy Smith was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in St. Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 53) were his wife, Isabella Clark (age 48), their son Roy (age 26), his wife Mabel (age 24) and their son Clarke (age 1 month). The family religion was Presbyterian.²
Census	Fenton Roy Smith was head of the household in the census on 1 June 1921 in 49 John St., St. Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Roy Smith (age 36) were his wife, Mable Armstrong (age 34) and their son Clarke (age 10). Roy was a conductor for the railroad. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁶

Child with Frances Mabel Armstrong b. 19 January 1887

Son	Clarke Smith b. About March 1911

Citations

[S16813] 1891 Canada Federal Census for Westminster, Middlesex South, Ontario, Canada; Enumeration District: 92
[S16816] 1911 Census of Canada, 31 - St Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario
[S16814] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1915, Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[S16815] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Dorchester (South/Sud), Middlesex (East/Est), Ontario
[S16817] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938
[S16819] 1921 Census of Canada, 56, Elgin West, Ontario

Chester Earle Smith¹

M, #114344, b. 25 November 1887, d. 17 March 1941

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Father	Sidney Arthur Smith b. 15 February 1858, d. 1917
Mother	Isabella Lucinda Clark b. 8 April 1863, d. 1938

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Name	Chester Earle Smith was also known as Chester Smith.²
Birth	He was born on 25 November 1887, in Westminster, Middlesex East, Ontario, CanadaG.³
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 7 April 1891 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in Westminster, Middlesex South, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 33) were his wife, Isabel Clark (age 28), their children, Fenton Roy (age 6), Clinton Mill (age 5) and Chester Earle (age 3). Sidney was a cheese maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.¹
Son	Chester Earle Smith was enumerated on the census in 1901 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a son, in Dorchester South, Middlesex East, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Sidney Smith (age 43) were his wife, Isabella Clark (age 37), their children, Fenton Roy (age 16), Clinton (age 15) and Chester (age 13). Sidney was a cheese maker. The family religion was Presbyterian.²
Marriage	Chester Earle Smith married Thelma LeParl daughter of Moses D. LeParl and Cecelia Lake, on 6 August 1930 in Marine City, St. Clair County, Michigan, USAG.⁴
Census	Chester Earle Smith was head of the household in the census on 22 April 1940 in Clay, St. Clair County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Chester Smith (age 42) were his wife, Thelma LeParl (age 39) and her son by a previous marriage, Benjamin Robbins Jr. (age 17).⁵
Death	He died on 17 March 1941 in Clay, St. Clair County, Michigan, USAG.⁶

Partner with Thelma LeParl b. About 1900

Citations

[S16813] 1891 Canada Federal Census for Westminster, Middlesex South, Ontario, Canada; Enumeration District: 92
[S16815] 1901 Canada Federal Census for Dorchester (South/Sud), Middlesex (East/Est), Ontario
[S16820] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1915, Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[S16822] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
[S16826] 1940 United States Federal Census, Clay, St Clair County, Michigan
[S16821] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

Frances Mabel Armstrong¹

F, #114345, b. 19 January 1887

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Father	James Armstrong
Mother	Sarah Hand

Relationships	Partner of Fenton Roy Smith (1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Frances Mabel Armstrong was also known as Mabel Armstrong.²
Name	She was also known as Frances Mabel Smith.²
Birth	She was born on 19 January 1887, in Brooke, Lambton County, Ontario, CanadaG.^3,2
Marriage	She married Fenton Roy Smith, son of Sidney Arthur Smith and Isabella Lucinda Clark. on 1 June 1910, in Brooke, Lambton County, Ontario, CanadaG. They were married by license. Roy was 25 years old, a bachelor, rail road conductor, Presbyterian, living in St. Thomas. Mabel was 24 years old, a spinster, housekeeper, living in Brooke.^1,2
daughter-in-law	Frances Mabel Armstrong was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a daughter-in-law, in St. Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario, CanadaG.²
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Fenton Roy Smith, as his wife, in 49 John St., St. Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Roy Smith (age 36) were his wife, Mable Armstrong (age 34) and their son Clarke (age 10). Roy was a conductor for the railroad. The family religion was Presbyterian.⁴

Child with Fenton Roy Smith b. 2 September 1884

Son	Clarke Smith b. About March 1911

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[S16817] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938
[S16816] 1911 Census of Canada, 31 - St Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario
[S16818] Ontario, Canada Births, 1832-1915, Archives of Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[S16819] 1921 Census of Canada, 56, Elgin West, Ontario

Clarke Smith¹

M, #114346, b. About March 1911

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Father	Fenton Roy Smith b. 2 September 1884
Mother	Frances Mabel Armstrong b. 19 January 1887

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grandson	Clarke Smith was enumerated on the census in 1911 in the household of Sidney Arthur Smith, as a grandson, in St. Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario, CanadaG.¹
Birth	Clarke Smith was born About March 1911.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Fenton Roy Smith, as a son, in 49 John St., St. Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Roy Smith (age 36) were his wife, Mable Armstrong (age 34) and their son Clarke (age 10). Roy was a conductor for the railroad. The family religion was Presbyterian.²

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[S16816] 1911 Census of Canada, 31 - St Thomas, Elgin West, Ontario
[S16819] 1921 Census of Canada, 56, Elgin West, Ontario

James Armstrong¹

M, #114347

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Marriage

James Armstrong married Sarah Hand.¹

Child with Sarah Hand

Daughter

Frances Mabel Armstrong+ b. 19 January 1887

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[S16817] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938

Sarah Hand¹

F, #114348

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Name	Sarah Hand was also known as Sarah Armstrong.¹
Marriage	She married James Armstrong.¹

Child with James Armstrong

Daughter

Frances Mabel Armstrong+ b. 19 January 1887

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[S16817] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1826-1938

Thelma LeParl¹

F, #114349, b. About 1900

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Father	Moses D. LeParl
Mother	Cecelia Lake

Relationships	Partner of Chester Earle Smith (1st cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Name	Thelma LeParl was also known as Thelma Smith.¹
Name	She was also known as Thelma Robbins.²
Birth	She was born About 1900, in Michigan, USAG.¹
Marriage	She married second Chester Earle Smith son of Sidney Arthur Smith and Isabella Lucinda Clark, on 6 August 1930 in Marine City, St. Clair County, Michigan, USAG, Chester was 39 years old, a garage mechanic, living in Point Tremble. Thelma was 30 years old, also living in Point Tremble.¹
Wife	Thelma LeParl was enumerated on the census on 22 April 1940 in the household of Chester Earle Smith, as his wife, in Clay, St. Clair County, Michigan, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Chester Smith (age 42) were his wife, Thelma LeParl (age 39) and her son by a previous marriage, Benjamin Robbins Jr. (age 17).³

Partner with Chester Earle Smith b. 25 November 1887, d. 17 March 1941

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[S16822] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
[S16825] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952
[S16826] 1940 United States Federal Census, Clay, St Clair County, Michigan

Grant W. Moase

M, #114350, b. 18 September 1947, d. 24 November 2021

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Father	Wallace Heber Moase b. 6 November 1916, d. 4 November 1991
Mother	Grace M. Lewis b. 11 April 1919, d. 10 December 2006

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Birth	Grant W. Moase was born on 18 September 1947, in Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Death	He died on 24 November 2021 in Prince County Hospital, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.
Burial	He was buried in People's Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.