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Thomas Lacy¹

M, #123760

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Birth	Thomas Lacy was born, in Clarendon, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.
Marriage	He married Paulina Blither.¹

Child with Paulina Blither

Daughter

Annie Olivia Lacy+ b. 8 January 1875, d. 28 December 1966

Citations

[S20751] Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, digital copy of original document ((PANB Microfilm F26249, Volume 276, Registration Number 5615)). Hereinafter cited as Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

Paulina Blither¹

F, #123761

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Birth	Paulina Blither was born, in New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	She married Thomas Lacy.¹

Child with Thomas Lacy

Daughter

Annie Olivia Lacy+ b. 8 January 1875, d. 28 December 1966

Citations

[S20751] Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, digital copy of original document ((PANB Microfilm F26249, Volume 276, Registration Number 5615)). Hereinafter cited as Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.

Allen Thomas Palmer¹

M, #123762, b. 24 January 1881, d. 5 June 1971

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Father	Elisha Palmer b. 14 April 1853, d. 30 March 1940
Mother	Elizabeth Crouse b. About 1858

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Allen Thomas Palmer was born on 24 January 1881, in Charleston, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Ora Belle Hamilton daughter of William Hamilton and Maggie, on 28 June 1911, They were married by license. Allen was 30 years old, a bachelor, farmer, Protestant, living in Rosedale. Ora was 22 years old, a spinster, Protestant, also living in Rosedale.^2,1
Son	Allen Thomas Palmer was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Elisha Palmer, as a son, in Rosedale, Wakefield Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household with Elisha (age 67) were his wife Elizabeth Crouse (age 63), their son Allen (age 40), his wife Ora Hamilton (age 28) and their children Harold (age 4) and Geraldine (age 1). Elisha was a farmer, own farm. Allen was a farmer on his father's farm. The family religion was Baptist.³
Census	Allen Thomas Palmer appeared on the census in 1931 as Head of Household in Wakefield, Wakefield Parish, Victoria-Carleton, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Allen Palmer (age 50) were his wife Ora Hamilton (age 42) and their children Harold (age 14), Geraldine (age 10), Donald (age 9) and Arden (age 6). Allen was a labourer in the road building industry. The family religion was Baptist. Allen never attended school.⁴
Death	He died on 5 June 1971 in Carleton Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Carleton County, New BrunswickG. The informant for his Registration of Death was his wife Ora.¹
Burial	He was buried on 8 June 1971 in Wakefield Community Cemetery, Wakefield, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹

Partner with Ora Belle Hamilton b. 1889

Citations

[S20755] Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, digital copy of original document ((PANB Microfilm , Volume 299, Registration Number 2756)). Hereinafter cited as Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.
[S20756] Marriage Registration, PALMER, ALLEN T. & HAMILTON, ORA B., , 28 June 1911. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F15944, Code B4/1911, Registration Number 2873.
[S20757] 1921 Census of Canada, Wakefield Parish, Victoria and Carleton, New Brunswick, household of Elisha Palmer, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census page, Reference Number: RG 31, Folder Number 37, Page Number 4. 37 Wakefield.
[S20758] 1931 Census of Canada, Victoria-Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada, household of Allen Palmer, Head, 1931, digital copy of original document, Record ID: 62640::7226620. Folder Number T-27203, Page Number 11.

Ora Belle Hamilton^1,2

F, #123763, b. 1889

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Father	William Hamilton
Mother	Maggie

Relationships	Partner of Allen Thomas Palmer (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Ora Belle Hamilton was born in 1889, in Rosedale, Wakefield Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.²
Marriage	She married Allen Thomas Palmer son of Elisha Palmer and Elizabeth Crouse, on 28 June 1911, They were married by license. Allen was 30 years old, a bachelor, farmer, Protestant, living in Rosedale. Ora was 22 years old, a spinster, Protestant, also living in Rosedale.^2,1
daughter-in-law	Ora Belle Hamilton was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1921 in the household of Elisha Palmer, as a daughter-in-law, in Rosedale, Wakefield Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Wife	She was enumerated on the census in 1931 in the household of Allen Thomas Palmer, as his wife, in Wakefield, Wakefield Parish, Victoria-Carleton, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Enumerated in the household of Allen Palmer (age 50) were his wife Ora Hamilton (age 42) and their children Harold (age 14), Geraldine (age 10), Donald (age 9) and Arden (age 6). Allen was a labourer in the road building industry. The family religion was Baptist. Allen never attended school.⁴
Informant - Death	She was the informant for the Death Registration of Allen Thomas Palmer, who died on 5 June 1971 in Carleton Memorial Hospital, Woodstock, Carleton County, New BrunswickG.¹

Partner with Allen Thomas Palmer b. 24 January 1881, d. 5 June 1971

Citations

[S20755] Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, digital copy of original document ((PANB Microfilm , Volume 299, Registration Number 2756)). Hereinafter cited as Death Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick.
[S20756] Marriage Registration, PALMER, ALLEN T. & HAMILTON, ORA B., , 28 June 1911. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F15944, Code B4/1911, Registration Number 2873.
[S20757] 1921 Census of Canada, Wakefield Parish, Victoria and Carleton, New Brunswick, household of Elisha Palmer, 1 June 1921, digital copy of original census page, Reference Number: RG 31, Folder Number 37, Page Number 4. 37 Wakefield.
[S20758] 1931 Census of Canada, Victoria-Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada, household of Allen Palmer, Head, 1931, digital copy of original document, Record ID: 62640::7226620. Folder Number T-27203, Page Number 11.

William Hamilton¹

M, #123764

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Marriage

William Hamilton married Maggie.¹

Child with Maggie

Daughter

Ora Belle Hamilton b. 1889

Citations

[S20756] Marriage Registration, PALMER, ALLEN T. & HAMILTON, ORA B., , 28 June 1911. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F15944, Code B4/1911, Registration Number 2873.

Maggie¹

F, #123765

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Marriage

Maggie married William Hamilton.¹

Child with William Hamilton

Daughter

Ora Belle Hamilton b. 1889

Citations

[S20756] Marriage Registration, PALMER, ALLEN T. & HAMILTON, ORA B., , 28 June 1911. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F15944, Code B4/1911, Registration Number 2873.

John Alexander Porter^1,2

M, #123770, b. 16 December 1863, d. 25 June 1920

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Father	John A. Porter
Mother	Martha Mills

Relationships	Partner of Charlotte M. Palmer (2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	John Alexander Porter was born on 16 December 1863, in Williamstown, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.^3,2
Marriage	He married Charlotte M. Palmer daughter of Leonard Palmer and Pheobe Culbertson, on 26 January 1898, They were married by license. John was 36 years old, a bachelor, farmer, living in Williamstown, Carletown County, New Brunswick. Charlotte was 29 years old, a spinster, F.C. Baptist, also living in Williamstown.³
Census	John Alexander Porter appeared on the census on 1 June 1901 as Head of Household Enumerated in the household with John (age 38) were his wife Charlotte Palmer (age 31, their daughter Lena (age 9 months) and Charlotte's mother Phoebe (age 76). John was a farmer. John was Methodist, all others were Free Baptist.
Death	He died on 25 June 1920 in Centreville, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. Charlotte was declared to be widowed on her Death Registration.^2,1
Burial	He was buried on 27 June 1920 in Williamstown, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.²

Child with Charlotte M. Palmer b. 14 June 1867, d. 31 March 1933

Daughter

Lena Ruth Porter+ b. 17 June 1900, d. August 1975

Citations

[S20763] New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938, digital copy of original death registration Volume Number: 55 (31 March 1933). Hereinafter cited as New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938.
[S20766] New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938, digital copy of original death registration Volume Number: 3 (25 June 1920). Hereinafter cited as New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938.
[S20764] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Charlotte M Palmer & John A Porter, , 26 January 1898. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada, Certificate Number 2499.

John A. Porter^1,2

M, #123771

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Birth	John A. Porter was born, in IrelandG.²
Marriage	He married Martha Mills.¹

Child with Martha Mills

Son	John Alexander Porter+ b. 16 December 1863, d. 25 June 1920

Citations

[S20764] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Charlotte M Palmer & John A Porter, , 26 January 1898. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada, Certificate Number 2499.
[S20766] New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938, digital copy of original death registration Volume Number: 3 (25 June 1920). Hereinafter cited as New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938.

Martha Mills^1,2

F, #123772

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Birth	Martha Mills was born, in IrelandG.²
Marriage	She married John A. Porter.¹

Child with John A. Porter

Son	John Alexander Porter+ b. 16 December 1863, d. 25 June 1920

Citations

[S20764] New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Charlotte M Palmer & John A Porter, , 26 January 1898. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada, Certificate Number 2499.
[S20766] New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938, digital copy of original death registration Volume Number: 3 (25 June 1920). Hereinafter cited as New Brunswick, Canada, Deaths, 1888-1938.

Lena Ruth Porter^1,2

F, #123773, b. 17 June 1900, d. August 1975

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Father	John Alexander Porter b. 16 December 1863, d. 25 June 1920
Mother	Charlotte M. Palmer b. 14 June 1867, d. 31 March 1933

Relationships	3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	19 March 2026 18:20:13

Birth	Lena Ruth Porter was born on 17 June 1900, in Williamstown, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.^2,1
Daughter	She was enumerated on the census on 1 June 1901 in the household of John Alexander Porter, as a daughter, Enumerated in the household with John (age 38) were his wife Charlotte Palmer (age 31, their daughter Lena (age 9 months) and Charlotte's mother Phoebe (age 76). John was a farmer. John was Methodist, all others were Free Baptist.
Marriage	She married Harry Francis Lifford son of James W. Lifford and Catherine Toner, on 4 June 1924, in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. They were married by license #2336. Harry was 26 years old, a bachelor, miller, Baptist, living in Lakeville, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Lena was 24 years old, a spinster, housekeeper, Methodist, living in Williamstown, New Brunswick.³
Border Crossing	Lena Ruth Porter crossed the border on 10 July 1950 at in Houlton, Maine, USAG.⁴
Living	She was living in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG, in 1969.⁵
Death	She died in August 1975 in Maine, USAG.⁶

Child with Harry Francis Lifford b. 12 September 1897, d. About 10 July 1966

Daughter

Helen Audrey Lifford+ b. About 1925, d. 1969

Citations

[S20765] 1901 Census of Canada, Wilmot, Carleton, Province], household of John Porter, 1 June 1901, digital copy of original census page. Year: 1901; Census Place: New Brunswick; Page: 11; Family No: 108.
[S20767] Late Registration of Birth, PORTER, LENA RUTH, digital copy of original document Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F18901, Code 1900-801625, Registration Number 801625, (17 June 1900).
[S20768] Official Notice of Marriage, LIFFORD, HARRY F. & PORTER, LENA marriage, 4 June 1924. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F19685, Code B4/1924, Registration Number 1226.
[S20774] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1960, Lena Ruth Lifford, 10 July 1950, Houlton, Maine, USA.
[S20776] M. Harten (Helen Lifford), Telegraph-Journal, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 4 March 1969, Page 7. Hereinafter cited as Telegraph-Journal.
[S20775] Lena Lifford, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File, U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.

Harry Francis Lifford¹

M, #123774, b. 12 September 1897, d. About 10 July 1966

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Father	James W. Lifford
Mother	Catherine Toner

Relationships	Partner of Lena Ruth Porter (3rd cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Harry Francis Lifford was born on 12 September 1897, in Lakeville, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.^1,2
Marriage	He married Lena Ruth Porter daughter of John Alexander Porter and Charlotte M. Palmer, on 4 June 1924, in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG. They were married by license #2336. Harry was 26 years old, a bachelor, miller, Baptist, living in Lakeville, Carleton County, New Brunswick. Lena was 24 years old, a spinster, housekeeper, Methodist, living in Williamstown, New Brunswick.¹
Death	Harry Francis Lifford died About 10 July 1966 in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³

Child with Lena Ruth Porter b. 17 June 1900, d. August 1975

Daughter

Helen Audrey Lifford+ b. About 1925, d. 1969

Citations

[S20768] Official Notice of Marriage, LIFFORD, HARRY F. & PORTER, LENA marriage, 4 June 1924. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F19685, Code B4/1924, Registration Number 1226.
[S20769] Harry Francis Lifford, Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Canada; Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918). Hereinafter cited as Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Canada; Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918).
[S20770] HARRY F. Lifford, Telegraph-Journal, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 12 July 1966, Page 9. Hereinafter cited as Telegraph-Journal.

James W. Lifford^1,2

M, #123775

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Birth	James W. Lifford was born, in EnglandG.¹
Marriage	He married Catherine Toner.¹

Child with Catherine Toner

Son	Harry Francis Lifford+ b. 12 September 1897, d. About 10 July 1966

Citations

[S20768] Official Notice of Marriage, LIFFORD, HARRY F. & PORTER, LENA marriage, 4 June 1924. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F19685, Code B4/1924, Registration Number 1226.
[S20769] Harry Francis Lifford, Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Canada; Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918), Regiment Number 1030156. Hereinafter cited as Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Canada; Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918).

Catherine Toner¹

F, #123776

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Marriage

Catherine Toner married James W. Lifford.¹

Child with James W. Lifford

Son	Harry Francis Lifford+ b. 12 September 1897, d. About 10 July 1966

Citations

[S20768] Official Notice of Marriage, LIFFORD, HARRY F. & PORTER, LENA marriage, 4 June 1924. Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Microfilm F19685, Code B4/1924, Registration Number 1226.

Helen Audrey Lifford¹

F, #123777, b. About 1925, d. 1969

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Father	Harry Francis Lifford b. 12 September 1897, d. About 10 July 1966
Mother	Lena Ruth Porter b. 17 June 1900, d. August 1975

Relationships	4th cousin of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Helen Audrey Lifford was born About 1925, in CanadaG.^1,2
Marriage	She married Maurice Arnold Horten son of Beecher Leland Horten and Gladys Milberry, on 5 March 1945, in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Wife	Helen Audrey Lifford was enumerated on the census on 2 April 1950 in the household of Maurice Arnold Horten, as his wife, in Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Maurice (age 25) were his wife Helen (age 25) and their daughter Judith (age c. 7 months). Maurice was the proprietor of a construction company.²
Death	She died in 1969.^3,4

Child with Maurice Arnold Horten b. 25 May 1925, d. 9 October 1988

Son	Rodney Horten d. 1978

Citations

[S20771] Maurice Arnold Horten & Helen Audrey Lifford, (5 March 1945), New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada Certificate Number 40367. Hereinafter cited as digital copy of original document.
[S20773] 1950 United States Federal Census, Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, USA, household of Maurice D Horten, 2 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 608, Page 16. Enumeration District 2-62.
[S20772] Maurice A. Horten, The Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine, 10 October 1988, Page 8. Hereinafter cited as The Bangor Daily News.
[S20776] M. Harten (Helen Lifford), Telegraph-Journal, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 4 March 1969, Page 7. Hereinafter cited as Telegraph-Journal.

Maurice Arnold Horten¹

M, #123778, b. 25 May 1925, d. 9 October 1988

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Father	Beecher Leland Horten
Mother	Gladys Milberry

Relationships	Partner of Helen Audrey Lifford (4th cousin of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	19 March 2026 18:21:12

Name	Maurice Arnold Horten was also known as Maurice Harten.²
Birth	He was born on 25 May 1925, in Lakeville, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.^1,3,2
Marriage	He married first Helen Audrey Lifford daughter of Harry Francis Lifford and Lena Ruth Porter, on 5 March 1945 in Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Census	Maurice Arnold Horten appeared on the census on 2 April 1950 as Head of Household in Houlton, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Enumerated in the household of Maurice (age 25) were his wife Helen (age 25) and their daughter Judith (age c. 7 months). Maurice was the proprietor of a construction company.⁴
Living	He was living in Bangor, Maine, USAG, in 1969.²
Death	He died on 9 October 1988 in Bangor hospital, Bangor, Maine, USAG.³
Burial	He was buried in Church Hill Cemetery, Addison, Maine, USAG.³

Child with Helen Audrey Lifford b. About 1925, d. 1969

Son	Rodney Horten d. 1978

Citations

[S20771] Maurice Arnold Horten & Helen Audrey Lifford, (5 March 1945), New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada Certificate Number 40367. Hereinafter cited as digital copy of original document.
[S20776] M. Harten (Helen Lifford), Telegraph-Journal, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 4 March 1969, Page 7. Hereinafter cited as Telegraph-Journal.
[S20772] Maurice A. Horten, The Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine, 10 October 1988, Page 8. Hereinafter cited as The Bangor Daily News.
[S20773] 1950 United States Federal Census, Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, USA, household of Maurice D Horten, 2 April 1950, digital copy of original census page, Roll 608, Page 16. Enumeration District 2-62.

Beecher Leland Horten¹

M, #123779

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Marriage

Beecher Leland Horten married Gladys Milberry.¹

Child with Gladys Milberry

Son	Maurice Arnold Horten+ b. 25 May 1925, d. 9 October 1988

Citations

[S20771] Maurice Arnold Horten & Helen Audrey Lifford, (5 March 1945), New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada Certificate Number 40367. Hereinafter cited as digital copy of original document.

Gladys Milberry¹

F, #123780

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Marriage

Gladys Milberry married Beecher Leland Horten.¹

Child with Beecher Leland Horten

Son	Maurice Arnold Horten+ b. 25 May 1925, d. 9 October 1988

Citations

[S20771] Maurice Arnold Horten & Helen Audrey Lifford, (5 March 1945), New Brunswick, Canada, Marriages, 1789-1950, Marriage Registration, Provincial Archives of New Brunswick; New Brunswick, Canada Certificate Number 40367. Hereinafter cited as digital copy of original document.

Rodney Horten¹

M, #123781, d. 1978

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Father	Maurice Arnold Horten b. 25 May 1925, d. 9 October 1988
Mother	Helen Audrey Lifford b. About 1925, d. 1969

Relationships	4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	19 March 2026 18:22:33

Living	Rodney Horten was living in Bangor, Maine, USAG, in 1969.²
Death	He died in 1978.¹

Citations

[S20772] Maurice A. Horten, The Bangor Daily News, Bangor, Maine, 10 October 1988, Page 8. Hereinafter cited as The Bangor Daily News.
[S20776] M. Harten (Helen Lifford), Telegraph-Journal, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, 4 March 1969, Page 7. Hereinafter cited as Telegraph-Journal.

Thomas G. Durgan¹

M, #123785, b. 15 September 1824, d. 12 July 1904

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Father	Thomas Durgan, Esq. b. 1794, d. 5 March 1882
Mother	Catherine Gerow b. 1797, d. 24 June 1870

Relationships	2nd great-uncle of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	25 March 2026 12:11:45

Name	Thomas G. Durgan was also known as Thomas G. Durgin.²
Occupation	He was a farmer.¹
Birth	He was born on 15 September 1824, in Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.¹
Marriage	He married Frances Elizabeth Van Wert daughter of Isaac Van Wert, Jr., and Sarah Clarke, in 1849.^3,4
Death	Thomas G. Durgan died on 12 July 1904 in Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG. Thomas was a widower when he died. Cause of death was "old age".¹
Burial	He was buried in Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.⁴

Partner with Frances Elizabeth Van Wert b. 9 April 1828, d. 3 August 1903

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[S20783] Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922, Source.Part1], Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084, Source.Part3], Roll Number 17, Thomas G. Durgin entry. Death Date: 12 July 1904, Death Place: Bridgewater, Aroostook, Maine, USA. Hereinafter cited as Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922.
[S20785] Find a Grave, Thomas G Durgin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94432628/thomas_g-durgin: accessed March 24, 2026), memorial page for Thomas G Durgin (17 Sep 1824–12 Jul 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94432628, citing Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Jan robinson (contributor 47037101).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..
[S20785] Find a Grave, Thomas G Durgin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94432628/thomas_g-durgin: accessed March 24, 2026), memorial page for Thomas G Durgin (17 Sep 1824–12 Jul 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94432628, citing Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Jan robinson (contributor 47037101).: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Margaret A. Durgan^1,2

F, #123786, b. 1 September 1828, d. 7 November 1887

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Father	Thomas Durgan, Esq. b. 1794, d. 5 March 1882
Mother	Catherine Gerow b. 1797, d. 24 June 1870

Relationships	2nd great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	25 March 2026 12:20:54

Note	.¹
Birth	Margaret A. Durgan was born on 1 September 1828, in Hampstead, Queens County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Marriage	She married John Edward Smith in 1848.³
Death	She died on 7 November 1887 in Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³
Burial	She was buried in Upper Woodstock Cemetery, Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.³

Children with John Edward Smith b. 3 September 1818, d. 12 May 1902

Daughter	Charlotte Smith
Son	Thomas E. Smith b. 23 February 1853, d. 29 April 1933
Daughter	Sheloa Smith b. 10 July 1860
Daughter	Elizabeth Smith+ b. 3 January 1863, d. 6 June 1960
Son	Ernest A. Smith b. About 1865, d. 9 October 1925
Son	William Smith b. About 1870

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..
[S20785] Find a Grave, Thomas G Durgin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94432628/thomas_g-durgin: accessed March 24, 2026), memorial page for Thomas G Durgin (17 Sep 1824–12 Jul 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94432628, citing Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Jan robinson (contributor 47037101).: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
[S20786] Find a Grave, Margaret A. Smith, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124995344/margaret_a-smith: accessed March 25, 2026), memorial page for Margaret A. Durgan Smith (1 Sep 1828–7 Nov 1887), Find a Grave Memorial ID 124995344, citing Upper Woodstock Cemetery, Upper Woodstock, Carleton County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Beverly Quigg Kirk (contributor 48093671).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Charlotte Durgan¹

F, #123787

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Father	Thomas Durgan, Esq. b. 1794, d. 5 March 1882
Mother	Catherine Gerow b. 1797, d. 24 June 1870

Relationships	2nd great-aunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 March 2026 16:48:07

Note

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Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Frances Elizabeth Van Wert¹

F, #123788, b. 9 April 1828, d. 3 August 1903

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Father	Isaac Van Wert, Jr.
Mother	Sarah Clarke

Relationships	Partner of Thomas G. Durgan (2nd great-uncle of David Arthur Walker)
Last Edited	25 March 2026 12:11:18

Name	Frances Elizabeth Van Wert was also known as Frances Van Wart.²
Birth	She was born on 9 April 1828.³
Marriage	She married Thomas G. Durgan son of Thomas Durgan, Esq., and Catherine Gerow, in 1849.^1,3
Death	Frances Elizabeth Van Wert died on 3 August 1903.³
Interred	She was buried in the plot of Thomas G. Durgan, in Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USAG.³

Partner with Thomas G. Durgan b. 15 September 1824, d. 12 July 1904

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..
[S20785] Find a Grave, Thomas G Durgin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94432628/thomas_g-durgin: accessed March 24, 2026), memorial page for Thomas G Durgin (17 Sep 1824–12 Jul 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94432628, citing Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Jan robinson (contributor 47037101).. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.
[S20785] Find a Grave, Thomas G Durgin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94432628/thomas_g-durgin: accessed March 24, 2026), memorial page for Thomas G Durgin (17 Sep 1824–12 Jul 1904), Find a Grave Memorial ID 94432628, citing Smith Cemetery, Bridgewater, Aroostook County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Jan robinson (contributor 47037101).: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave.

Isaac Van Wert, Jr.¹

M, #123789

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Marriage

Isaac Van Wert, Jr., married Sarah Clarke.¹

Child with Sarah Clarke

Daughter

Frances Elizabeth Van Wert b. 9 April 1828, d. 3 August 1903

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Sarah Clarke¹

F, #123790

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Marriage

Sarah Clarke married Isaac Van Wert, Jr..¹

Child with Isaac Van Wert, Jr.

Daughter

Frances Elizabeth Van Wert b. 9 April 1828, d. 3 August 1903

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Andrew Watson¹

M, #123791, d. 20 June 1885

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Father	John Watson, Sr.
Mother	Anne Taylor

Relationships	Partner of Mary Gerow (3rd great-aunt of David Arthur Walker)
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Birth	Andrew Watson was born.¹
Baptism	He was baptized on 18 August 1793.¹
Marriage	He married Mary Gerow daughter of James Gerow and Sarah Coombs, on 7 April 1812.
Death	Andrew Watson died on 20 June 1885.¹

Children with Mary Gerow b. 24 August 1792, d. 26 June 1877

Son	William Watson
Daughter	Isabel Watson
Daughter	Katie Watson
Son	John Robertson Watson
Daughter	Elizabeth Watson
Daughter	Margaret Watson
Daughter	Maria Matilla Watson
Son	Malcolm Watson
Daughter	Louisa Jane Watson
Daughter	Ann Taylor Watson b. 1814

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

John Watson, Sr.¹

M, #123792

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Marriage

John Watson, Sr., married Anne Taylor.¹

Child with Anne Taylor

Son	Andrew Watson+ d. 20 June 1885

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Anne Taylor¹

F, #123793

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Marriage

Anne Taylor married John Watson, Sr..¹

Child with John Watson, Sr.

Son	Andrew Watson+ d. 20 June 1885

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

William Watson¹

M, #123794

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Father	Andrew Watson d. 20 June 1885
Mother	Mary Gerow b. 24 August 1792, d. 26 June 1877

Relationships	1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 March 2026 17:43:54

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Ann Taylor Watson¹

F, #123796, b. 1814

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Father	Andrew Watson d. 20 June 1885
Mother	Mary Gerow b. 24 August 1792, d. 26 June 1877

Relationships	1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Birth

Ann Taylor Watson was born in 1814.¹

Partner with Jonathan MacDougal

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Jonathan MacDougal¹

M, #123797

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Relationships	Partner of Ann Taylor Watson (1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker)
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Partner with Ann Taylor Watson b. 1814

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Isabel Watson¹

F, #123798

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Father	Andrew Watson d. 20 June 1885
Mother	Mary Gerow b. 24 August 1792, d. 26 June 1877

Relationships	1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note

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Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..

Katie Watson¹

F, #123799

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Father	Andrew Watson d. 20 June 1885
Mother	Mary Gerow b. 24 August 1792, d. 26 June 1877

Relationships	1st cousin 3 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	24 March 2026 17:45:58

Citations

[S20784] Kenneth E. Hasbrouck, The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols. (New Paltz, New York, USA: Gerow Family Association, Huguenot Historical Society, 1981), Vol. 1 1981 (2010 reprint), Vol. 2 1982, Vol. 3 1986. Hereinafter cited as The Giraud-Gerow Family in America, 3 vols..