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Priscilla Melliar¹

F, #121351

Relationships	Partner of Rev. Charles Digby (13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	2 May 2025 12:17:22

Marriage

Priscilla Melliar married Rev. Charles Digby son of Hon. Edward Digby and Charlotte Fox, in 1775.¹

Partner with Rev. Charles Digby b. 1743, d. 1811

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".

Charlotte Digby¹

F, #121352, d. 16 June 1753

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Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 12:17:54

Death

Charlotte Digby died on 16 June 1753.¹

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".

Eleanor Elliot¹

F, #121353

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Relationships	Partner of Adm. Robert Digby (13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	2 May 2025 15:21:26

Marriage

Eleanor Elliot married Adm. Robert Digby son of Hon. Edward Digby and Charlotte Fox. They had no children.¹

Partner with Adm. Robert Digby b. 20 December 1732, d. 25 February 1815

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[S20006] "Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Digby_(Royal_Navy_officer). Hereinafter cited as "Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)".

Elizabeth Feilding¹

F, #121355, d. 1765

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Father	Hon. Charles Feilding
Mother	Anne Palmer

Relationships	Partner of Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby (13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:39:54

Marriage	Elizabeth Feilding married Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, son of Hon. Edward Digby and Charlotte Fox, on 5 September 1763. They had one son.¹
Death	Elizabeth Feilding died in 1765.¹

Child with Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793

Son	Hon. Edward Digby

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hon. Charles Feilding

M, #121356

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Father	Basil Feilding, 4th Earl of Denbigh
Mother	Hester Firebrace

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Basil Feilding, 4th Earl of Denbigh¹

M, #121357

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Child with Hester Firebrace

Son	Hon. Charles Feilding+

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[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hester Firebrace¹

F, #121358

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3 May 2025 10:37:10

Child with Basil Feilding, 4th Earl of Denbigh

Son	Hon. Charles Feilding+

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[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Anne Palmer¹

F, #121359

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Sir Thomas Palmer, 4th Baronet, of Wingham

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Child with Hon. Charles Feilding

Daughter

Elizabeth Feilding+ d. 1765

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Sir Thomas Palmer, 4th Baronet, of Wingham¹

M, #121360

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3 May 2025 10:38:51

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Daughter

Anne Palmer+

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[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hon. Edward Digby¹

M, #121361

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Father	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Mother	Elizabeth Feilding d. 1765

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:39:23

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Mary Knowler¹

F, #121362, d. 1794

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John Knowler

Relationships	Partner of Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby (13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	3 May 2025 11:03:22

Marriage	Mary Knowler married Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, son of Hon. Edward Digby and Charlotte Fox, on 10 November 1770. They had five children.¹
Death	Mary Knowler died in 1794.¹

Children with Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793

Daughter	Lady Charlotte Digby b. 1772, d. 1807
Son	Edward Digby, 2nd Earl Digby b. 6 January 1773, d. 12 May 1856
Son	Hon. Henry Digby b. 1774, d. 1776
Son	Hon. Rev. Robert Digby b. 1775, d. 1830
Son	Hon. Stephen Digby b. 1776, d. 1795

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

John Knowler¹

M, #121363

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Occupation

John Knowler was Recorder of Canterbury.

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Daughter

Mary Knowler+ d. 1794

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[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Lady Charlotte Digby¹

F, #121364, b. 1772, d. 1807

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Father	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Mother	Mary Knowler d. 1794

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:48:54

Birth	Lady Charlotte Digby was born in 1772.¹
Marriage	She married William Wingfield in 1796.
Death	She died in 1807.¹

Partner with William Wingfield

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

William Wingfield¹

M, #121365

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Relationships	Partner of Lady Charlotte Digby (14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:47:53

Occupation	William Wingfield was MP for Bodmin.
Marriage	He married Lady Charlotte Digby daughter of Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, and Mary Knowler, in 1796.

Partner with Lady Charlotte Digby b. 1772, d. 1807

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Edward Digby, 2nd Earl Digby¹

M, #121366, b. 6 January 1773, d. 12 May 1856

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Father	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Mother	Mary Knowler d. 1794

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:50:46

Birth	Edward Digby, 2nd Earl Digby, was born on 6 January 1773.¹
Served	From 1808 to 1856 Edward Digby, 2nd Earl Digby, served as Lord Lieutenant of Dorset.¹
Death	He died on 12 May 1856.¹

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hon. Henry Digby¹

M, #121367, b. 1774, d. 1776

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Father	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Mother	Mary Knowler d. 1794

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:51:39

Birth	Hon. Henry Digby was born in 1774.¹
Death	He died in 1776.¹

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hon. Rev. Robert Digby¹

M, #121368, b. 1775, d. 1830

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Father	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Mother	Mary Knowler d. 1794

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 11:02:43

Occupation	Hon. Rev. Robert Digby was rector of Sheldon and vicar of Coleshill.¹
Birth	He was born in 1775.¹
Death	He died in 1830.¹

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hon. Stephen Digby¹

M, #121369, b. 1776, d. 1795

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Father	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Mother	Mary Knowler d. 1794

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 11:02:29

Birth	Hon. Stephen Digby was born in 1776.¹
Death	He died in 1795.¹

Citations

[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Hon. Frances Digby¹

F, #121370, b. 29 September 1684, d. 3 May 1729

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Father	Simon Digby, 4th Baron Digby b. 18 July 1657, d. 19 January 1686
Mother	Lady Frances Noel d. 1684

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 11:11:34

Birth	Hon. Frances Digby was born on 29 September 1684.¹
Death	She died on 3 May 1729.¹

Partner with James Scudamore, 3rd Viscount Scudamore

Citations

[S20008] "Simon Digby, 4th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Digby,_4th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Simon Digby, 4th Baron Digby".

James Scudamore, 3rd Viscount Scudamore¹

M, #121371

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Relationships	Partner of Hon. Frances Digby (12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	3 May 2025 11:12:10

Partner with Hon. Frances Digby b. 29 September 1684, d. 3 May 1729

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[S20008] "Simon Digby, 4th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Digby,_4th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Simon Digby, 4th Baron Digby".

Lloyd C. Palmer¹

M, #121372, b. About 1892

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Father	George Bradford Palmer b. 7 August 1853, d. 10 January 1916
Mother	Mary Cressy Sweet b. About 1863

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	6 May 2025 17:22:24

Birth	Lloyd C. Palmer was born About 1892, in Maine, USAG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1910 in the household of George Bradford Palmer, as a son, in Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with George (age 56) were his wife Mary Sweet (age 46), their children, Lloyd (age 18), Ila (age 16) and Roe (age 6). George was a general farmer on his own farm.¹

Citations

[S20010] 1910 United States Federal Census, Corinth, Penobscot, Maine, USA, household of George B. Palmer, 9 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_544, Page 10b. Enumeration District 0159.

Ila M. Palmer¹

F, #121373, b. About 1894

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Father	George Bradford Palmer b. 7 August 1853, d. 10 January 1916
Mother	Mary Cressy Sweet b. About 1863

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	6 May 2025 17:23:23

Birth	Ila M. Palmer was born About 1894, in Maine, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1910 in the household of George Bradford Palmer, as a daughter, in Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with George (age 56) were his wife Mary Sweet (age 46), their children, Lloyd (age 18), Ila (age 16) and Roe (age 6). George was a general farmer on his own farm.¹

Citations

[S20010] 1910 United States Federal Census, Corinth, Penobscot, Maine, USA, household of George B. Palmer, 9 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_544, Page 10b. Enumeration District 0159.

Roe Bradford Palmer^1,2

M, #121374, b. 20 January 1904, d. 10 January 1994

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Father	George Bradford Palmer b. 7 August 1853, d. 10 January 1916
Mother	Mary Cressy Sweet b. About 1863

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	17 May 2025 11:13:11

ResidenceLast	The former residence of Roe Bradford Palmer was in West River Road, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.³
Birth	He was born on 20 January 1904, in West Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine, USAG.^1,2,3
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 9 April 1910 in the household of George Bradford Palmer, as a son, in Corinth, Penobscot County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with George (age 56) were his wife Mary Sweet (age 46), their children, Lloyd (age 18), Ila (age 16) and Roe (age 6). George was a general farmer on his own farm.²
Marriage	Roe Bradford Palmer married Wilma Benway daughter of Cephera Benway and Anna Denso, on 31 May 1926, in Gorham, Coos County, New Hampshire, USAG. Roe was 22 years old, bachelor, a carpenter, living in Readfield, Maine. Wilina was 25 years old, spinster, a waitress, living in Augusta, Maine.⁴
son-in-law	Roe Bradford Palmer was enumerated on the census in April 1930 in the household of Cephera Benway, as a son-in-law, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.⁵
Census	Roe Bradford Palmer appeared on the census on 16 April 1940 as Head of Household in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Roe Palmer (age 37) were his wife, Wilma Benway (age 40), their children, Mary Anna (age 13), Lillian (age 11), Una (age 8), George (age 3) and Georgie (age 3). Roe was a salesman in a feed store, with an annual salary of $440. His highest education was grade 8. He owned the farm that was the family home, valued at $2000.⁶
Census	He appeared on the census on 24 April 1950 as Head of Household in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated with Roe (age 47) were his wife, Wilma (age 50), their children, Una (age 18), George (age 13) and Georgie (age 13). Roe was a farmer & carpenter, and owned his business.⁷
Death	He died on 10 January 1994 at home, West River Road, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.³
Burial	He was buried in Kling Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.⁸

Child with Wilma Benway b. About 1901, d. 26 March 1986

Daughter

Mary Anna Palmer+ b. About 1927, d. 4 March 1995

Citations

[S20012] Maine, U.S., Birth Records, 1715-1922, Maine State Archives, Roe Bradford Palmer entry, digital copy of original document 1892-1907 Vital Records, Roll 43, (20 January 1904).
[S20010] 1910 United States Federal Census, Corinth, Penobscot, Maine, USA, household of George B. Palmer, 9 April 1910, digital copy of original census page, Roll T624_544, Page 10b. Enumeration District 0159.
[S20019] Death - Roe B. Palmer, Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine, USA, 11 January 1994, Kennebec Journal; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1994; Publication Place: Augusta, Maine, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/859463756/?article=fafa4944-077c-4273-a8f4-85d5c089c0ba&focus=0.3527924,0.09994288,0.5122556,0.31771272&xid=3355. Hereinafter cited as Kennebec Journal.
[S20011] Roe B Palmer & Wilma Benway, (31 May 1926), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.
[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.
[S20017] 1940 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, household of Roe Palmer, 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01480, Page 2B. Enumeration District 6-14.
[S20018] 1950 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Roe Palmer, 24 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3819, Page 9. Enumeration District 6-20.
[S20019] Death - Roe B. Palmer, Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine, USA, 11 January 1994. Hereinafter cited as Kennebec Journal.

Wilma Benway¹

F, #121375, b. About 1901, d. 26 March 1986

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Father	Cephera Benway b. About 1864
Mother	Anna Denso b. About 1869

Relationships	Partner of Roe Bradford Palmer (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	15 May 2025 15:42:40

Name	Wilma Benway was also known as Wilina Benway.²
Birth	She was born About 1901, in Montgomery, Vermont, USAG.²
Marriage	She married Roe Bradford Palmer son of George Bradford Palmer and Mary Cressy Sweet, on 31 May 1926, in Gorham, Coos County, New Hampshire, USAG. Roe was 22 years old, bachelor, a carpenter, living in Readfield, Maine. Wilina was 25 years old, spinster, a waitress, living in Augusta, Maine.²
Daughter	Wilma Benway was enumerated on the census in April 1930 in the household of Cephera Benway, as a daughter, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Included in the household of Cephus Benway (age 66) were his wife Anna Denso (age 61), their son-in-law Roe Palmer (age 26), his wife Wilma Benway (age 30), their children, Mary A. Palmer (age 3) and Lillian (age 2), other child of Cephus & Anna, Clarence Benway (age 32), his wife Lucy (age 21). Cephus was a farm labourer, Roe was a sawmill labourer, Clarence was a farm labourer.¹
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1940 in the household of Roe Bradford Palmer, as his wife, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Roe Palmer (age 37) were his wife, Wilma Benway (age 40), their children, Mary Anna (age 13), Lillian (age 11), Una (age 8), George (age 3) and Georgie (age 3). Roe was a salesman in a feed store, with an annual salary of $440. His highest education was grade 8. He owned the farm that was the family home, valued at $2000.³
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 24 April 1950 in the household of Roe Bradford Palmer, as his wife, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated with Roe (age 47) were his wife, Wilma (age 50), their children, Una (age 18), George (age 13) and Georgie (age 13). Roe was a farmer & carpenter, and owned his business.⁴
Death	She died on 26 March 1986.⁵

Child with Roe Bradford Palmer b. 20 January 1904, d. 10 January 1994

Daughter

Mary Anna Palmer+ b. About 1927, d. 4 March 1995

Citations

[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.
[S20011] Roe B Palmer & Wilma Benway, (31 May 1926), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971: New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services; Concord, NH, USA; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971.
[S20017] 1940 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, household of Roe Palmer, 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01480, Page 2B. Enumeration District 6-14.
[S20018] 1950 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Roe Palmer, 24 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3819, Page 9. Enumeration District 6-20.
[S20019] Death - Roe B. Palmer, Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine, USA, 11 January 1994, Kennebec Journal; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1994; Publication Place: Augusta, Maine, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/859463756/?article=fafa4944-077c-4273-a8f4-85d5c089c0ba&focus=0.3527924,0.09994288,0.5122556,0.31771272&xid=3355. Hereinafter cited as Kennebec Journal.

Cephera Benway¹

M, #121376, b. About 1864

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Name	Cephera Benway was also known as Cephus Benway.²
Marriage	He married Anna Denso.¹
Birth	He was born About 1864, in Vermont, USAG.²
Census	He appeared on the census in April 1930 as Head of Household in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Included in the household of Cephus Benway (age 66) were his wife Anna Denso (age 61), their son-in-law Roe Palmer (age 26), his wife Wilma Benway (age 30), their children, Mary A. Palmer (age 3) and Lillian (age 2), other child of Cephus & Anna, Clarence Benway (age 32), his wife Lucy (age 21). Cephus was a farm labourer, Roe was a sawmill labourer, Clarence was a farm labourer.²

Children with Anna Denso b. About 1869

Son	Clarence Benway b. About 1898
Daughter	Wilma Benway+ b. About 1901, d. 26 March 1986

Citations

[S20013] Roe B. Palmer & Wilina Benway, (31 May 1926), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947: FHL Film 2069873. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947.
[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.

Anna Denso¹

F, #121377, b. About 1869

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7 May 2025 18:35:28

Marriage	Anna Denso married Cephera Benway.¹
Birth	She was born About 1869, in Vermont, USAG.²
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in April 1930 in the household of Cephera Benway, as his wife, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Included in the household of Cephus Benway (age 66) were his wife Anna Denso (age 61), their son-in-law Roe Palmer (age 26), his wife Wilma Benway (age 30), their children, Mary A. Palmer (age 3) and Lillian (age 2), other child of Cephus & Anna, Clarence Benway (age 32), his wife Lucy (age 21). Cephus was a farm labourer, Roe was a sawmill labourer, Clarence was a farm labourer.²

Children with Cephera Benway b. About 1864

Son	Clarence Benway b. About 1898
Daughter	Wilma Benway+ b. About 1901, d. 26 March 1986

Citations

[S20013] Roe B. Palmer & Wilina Benway, (31 May 1926), New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947: FHL Film 2069873. Hereinafter cited as New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947.
[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.

Mary Anna Palmer^1,2

F, #121378, b. About 1927, d. 4 March 1995

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Mary Anna Palmer, Cony High School graduation photo, Augusta, Maine, 1946.

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Father	Roe Bradford Palmer b. 20 January 1904, d. 10 January 1994
Mother	Wilma Benway b. About 1901, d. 26 March 1986

Relationships	4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	17 May 2025 16:23:38

Birth	Mary Anna Palmer was born About 1927, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.^1,3
granddaughter	She was enumerated on the census in April 1930 in the household of Cephera Benway, as a granddaughter, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.¹
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 16 April 1940 in the household of Roe Bradford Palmer, as a daughter, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Roe Palmer (age 37) were his wife, Wilma Benway (age 40), their children, Mary Anna (age 13), Lillian (age 11), Una (age 8), George (age 3) and Georgie (age 3). Roe was a salesman in a feed store, with an annual salary of $440. His highest education was grade 8. He owned the farm that was the family home, valued at $2000.²
Marriage	She married Nelson J. Roy on 31 December 1946, in Maine, USAG.⁴
Wife	She was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1950 in the household of Nelson J. Roy, as his wife, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Nelson (age 23) were his wife, Mary Palmer (age 23), their children, Ernestine (age 2) and Harry (age 4 months). Nelson worked as a landscaper for a private company.⁵
Living	She was living in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG, in 1994.⁶
Death	She died on 4 March 1995 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.³
Burial	She was buried in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.³

Child with Nelson J. Roy b. 25 February 1927, d. 29 May 2008

Son	Harry C. Roy b. 6 December 1949, d. 6 September 2016

Citations

[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.
[S20017] 1940 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, household of Roe Palmer, 1940, digital copy of original census page, Roll m-t0627-01480, Page 2B. Enumeration District 6-14.
[S20023] Find a Grave, Mary Anna Roy, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49384327/mary_anna-roy: accessed May 17, 2025), memorial page for Mary Anna Palmer Roy (17 Mar 1927–4 Mar 1995), Find a Grave Memorial ID 49384327, citing Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Blue Star Avenue, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Bev Winship (contributor 46831240).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
[S20015] Nelson J. Roy & Mary A. Palmer, (31 December 1946), Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996: Record ID: 6904::1390258. Hereinafter cited as Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996.
[S20021] 1950 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Nelson J. Roy, 4 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3819, Page 10. Enumeration District 6-3.
[S20019] Death - Roe B. Palmer, Kennebec Journal, Augusta, Maine, USA, 11 January 1994. Hereinafter cited as Kennebec Journal.

Clarence Benway¹

M, #121380, b. About 1898

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Father	Cephera Benway b. About 1864
Mother	Anna Denso b. About 1869

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Birth

Clarence Benway was born About 1898, in Vermont, USAG.¹

Son

He was enumerated on the census in April 1930 in the household of Cephera Benway, as a son, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Included in the household of Cephus Benway (age 66) were his wife Anna Denso (age 61), their son-in-law Roe Palmer (age 26), his wife Wilma Benway (age 30), their children, Mary A. Palmer (age 3) and Lillian (age 2), other child of Cephus & Anna, Clarence Benway (age 32), his wife Lucy (age 21). Cephus was a farm labourer, Roe was a sawmill labourer, Clarence was a farm labourer.¹

Partner with Lucy b. About 1909

Citations

[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.

Lucy¹

F, #121381, b. About 1909

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Birth	Lucy was born About 1909, in Maine, USAG.¹
daughter-in-law	She was enumerated on the census in April 1930 in the household of Cephera Benway, as a daughter-in-law, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.¹

Partner with Clarence Benway b. About 1898

Citations

[S20014] 1930 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Cephus Benway, April 1930, digital copy of original census page, FHL Roll 2340568, Page 6B. Enumeration District 0007.

Nelson J. Roy¹

M, #121382, b. 25 February 1927, d. 29 May 2008

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Relationships	Partner of Mary Anna Palmer (4th cousin of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Nelson J. Roy was born on 25 February 1927, in Maine, USAG.^2,3
Marriage	He married Mary Anna Palmer daughter of Roe Bradford Palmer and Wilma Benway, on 31 December 1946, in Maine, USAG.¹
Census	Nelson J. Roy appeared on the census on 4 April 1950 as Head of Household in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Nelson (age 23) were his wife, Mary Palmer (age 23), their children, Ernestine (age 2) and Harry (age 4 months). Nelson worked as a landscaper for a private company.²
Death	He died on 29 May 2008 in Maine Veterans Home, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.³
Burial	He was buried in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.³

Child with Mary Anna Palmer b. About 1927, d. 4 March 1995

Son	Harry C. Roy b. 6 December 1949, d. 6 September 2016

Citations

[S20015] Nelson J. Roy & Mary A. Palmer, (31 December 1946), Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996: Record ID: 6904::1390258. Hereinafter cited as Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1892-1996.
[S20021] 1950 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Nelson J. Roy, 4 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3819, Page 10. Enumeration District 6-3.
[S20022] Burial Record for Nelson Joseph Roy: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current. Hereinafter cited as Burial Record for Nelson Joseph Roy.

Harry C. Roy¹

M, #121398, b. 6 December 1949, d. 6 September 2016

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Father	Nelson J. Roy b. 25 February 1927, d. 29 May 2008
Mother	Mary Anna Palmer b. About 1927, d. 4 March 1995

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	17 May 2025 16:31:26

Birth	Harry C. Roy was born on 6 December 1949, in Maine, USAG.¹
Son	He was enumerated on the census on 4 April 1950 in the household of Nelson J. Roy, as a son, in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household with Nelson (age 23) were his wife, Mary Palmer (age 23), their children, Ernestine (age 2) and Harry (age 4 months). Nelson worked as a landscaper for a private company.¹
Death	Harry C. Roy died on 6 September 2016 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.²
Burial	He was buried in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USAG.²

Citations

[S20021] 1950 United States Federal Census, Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA, household of Nelson J. Roy, 4 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 3819, Page 10. Enumeration District 6-3.
[S20024] Find a Grave, Harry C. Roy, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169742362/harry_c-roy: accessed May 17, 2025), memorial page for Harry C. Roy (23 Nov 1949–6 Sep 2016), Find a Grave Memorial ID 169742362, citing Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road, Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Bev Winship (contributor 46831240).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Elizabeth Angevine¹

F, #121400, b. 5 January 1701, d. 1749

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Father	Zachariah Angevine, of France b. 1664, d. 17 January 1740
Mother	Marie Naudin b. 1676, d. 1715

Relationships	5th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
Chart Membership	Ancestors of Frieda Ruth Palmer
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Birth	Elizabeth Angevine was born on 5 January 1701, in New York City, New York, British Colonial AmericaG.¹
Christening	She was christened on 18 January 1701 in New York City, New York, British Colonial AmericaG.¹
Marriage	She married Jean Coutant About 1722, in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New YorkG.¹
Death	She died in 1749 in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, British Colonial AmericaG.¹
Burial	She was buried in New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York, British Colonial AmericaG.¹

Children with Jean Coutant b. 1695, d. 23 March 1750

Son	William Coutant b. 1725
Son	Henry Coutant b. 1727
Daughter	Elizabeth Coutant+ b. 19 March 1729, d. February 1816
Daughter	Mary Coutant b. 1733
Son	Zachary Coutant b. 1737
Son	Jacob Coutant b. 1744

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[S20028] "Elizabeth Angevine", Family Data Collection - Individual Records Birth Place: New York, New York City, NY. Hereinafter cited as "Elizabeth Angevine".