Frances Weston1

F
FatherJosiah Weston
MotherHannah Watts
     Frances, daughter of Josiah Weston and Hannah Watts, married Francis Schoppe at age 21, son of Anthony Schoppe and Phebe Spear, on 10 October 1814 at Maine.2

Family

Francis Schoppe b. 5 May 1793, d. 15 Dec 1857
Last Edited20 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [S193] Ethel Quimby, Data By Ethel Quimby, Compiler Address: Machiasport, Maine, Anthony Schoppe Family Group Sheet.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Francis Shoppe Maine Marriages, 1771-1907
    Name:     Francis Shoppe Spouse's Name: Fanny Weston Event Date: 10 Oct 1814 Event Place: Jonesboro, Washington, Maine.

Fredrick Thorne Weston1

M, b. 29 September 1928, d. 1 January 2018
FatherHarold Colby Weston1 b. 6 Apr 1899, d. 26 May 1960
MotherSadie Edith Thorne1 b. 1899, d. 1948
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ellen June Smith
     Fredrick Thorne Weston, son of Harold Colby Weston and Sadie Edith Thorne, was born on 29 September 1928 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.1,2

     Fredrick died at age 89, on 1 January 2018, at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine.2

Census

     Fredrick Thorne Weston appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 8 April 1940, of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of his parents, Harold and Sadie.3

Obituary

DOVER-FOXCROFT- Frederick T. Weston, 89, went to his eternal life on January 1, 2018, at a Bangor hospital. He was born September 29, 1928, in Dover-Foxcroft, the son of Harold Colby and Sadie (Thorne) Weston. Fred graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1947, and then went on to serve four years in the United States Air Force. He returned to Dover-Foxcroft and worked for the United States Postal Service until his retirement. After retirement, he delivered flowers for ­­­Riverside Florist. Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf. He is survived by a brother, John Colby Weston and his wife, Jean, of Allentown, PA; and a sister, Mary Weston Hartnett and her husband, Edward, of Basking Ridge, NJ. He will be missed by many, especially Donna and Vern Crane of Dexter and their extended family, who were his Maine family. He will also be missed by his wonderful neighbors, Norma and Shirley, and Shirley's son, Glen. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Fred's life will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made in Fred's memory to the Bangor Humane Society, 693 Mt. Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of Lary Funeral Home. Messages of condolence and memories may be left at www.laryfuneralhome.com. 'Lord, let me live until I die. By that I mean I want to live, love, and serve fully until death comes. If that prayer is answered, if I am able to live until I die, how long really doesn't matter.' -Sr. Thea Bowman Published on January 4, 20182
Last Edited10 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S44] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Report, Record Type: Town Report, This is from 1928 Town Report, page 25.
  2. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Obituary posted online 04 Jan 2018.
  3. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 24 thru 28.

Harold Colby Weston1,2,3

M, b. 6 April 1899, d. 26 May 1960
FatherJohn Colby Weston3 b. 27 Dec 1845, d. 29 Apr 1922
MotherJennie Weltha Pratt3 b. 18 Dec 1852, d. 28 Mar 1918
Relationships1st cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Harold C. Weston, husband of Sadie E. Thorne
     Harold Colby Weston, son of John Colby Weston and Jennie Weltha Pratt, was born on 6 April 1899 at Maine.1,4,3

     Harold, at age 27, son of John Colby Weston and Jennie Weltha Pratt, married Sadie Edith Thorne on 14 May 1926 at Maine.5,2

     Harold died on 26 May 1960, at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 61,6,7 and was buried at Lee Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.8

Census

     Harold Colby Weston appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of his parents, John and Jennie.9

     Harold and Sadie appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 8 April 1940. Harold owned his home, valued at $1500.00. He was working at a woolen mill as a cloth inspector. He finished three years of high school and Sadie one year of college. Their children, John Colby, Fredrick Thorne and Mary were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $16.26 in the year 2012. A $3.50 gallon of milk in 2012 would have cost $.21 cents in 1940.10

Family

Sadie Edith Thorne b. 1899, d. 1948
Children

Obituary

HAROLD C. WESTON

- The death of Harold C. Weston, 61, occured May 26 at his home here following a long period of failing health. He was born in Dover Foxcroft April 16 1899, the son of John C. and Jane Pratt Weston. Surviving are two sons, Dr. John Colby Weston of Columbus, Ohio and Fredrick T. Weston of Dover Foxcroft; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Hartnett of East Orange, N. J; one brother, Caleb H. Weston of Dover Foxcroft; three grandchildren nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2:00 at the Lary Funeral Home, the Rev. Johnson A. Haines, pastor of the Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in the Lee Cemetery. Bearers were Roy Dow, Berndell Stone, Charles Bradford and Walter Hill.11
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S49] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1910 Thirteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1910 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft (town), Maine Sheet 3.
  2. [S44] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Report, Record Type: Town Report, This is from 1926 Town Report, page 11.
  3. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Dover, 1853 - 1891 Page 10; Film # 007595362.
  4. [S93] Compiler: Various Individual Inputs, Searched Families, Information is from 'ninabrawn#hotmail.com.
  5. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number:
    Bride Name: Smith Charlene; Bride Town/State: Dover Foxcroft, ME
    Groom Name: Lovejoy Floyd V.; Groom Town/State: Charleston, ME
    Date of Marriage: Sunday July 28, 1929.
  6. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number: 6004287 Last Name: Weston; First Name: Harold; Middle Name: C Date of Death: Thursday, May 26, 1960 Town of Death: Dover-Foxcroft Age at Death: 61 Years.
  7. [S25] Compiler: June (Burrill) Smith, Collection of Items, Information from Copy of obituary.
  8. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 61999118.
  9. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft (town), Maine Sheet 3 A, line 14 thru 18.
  10. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 24 thru 28.
  11. [S25] Compiler: June (Burrill) Smith, Collection of Items, Obituary is from June B. Smith's collection.
  12. [S44] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Report, Record Type: Town Report, This is from 1926 Town Report, page 16.
  13. [S44] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Report, Record Type: Town Report, This is from 1928 Town Report, page 25.
  14. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 28.

Jane Weston1

F, b. circa 1923
FatherCaleb Horatio Weston1 b. 19 Sep 1884, d. 20 Mar 1976
MotherMarie P. Ouilette1 b. 1888, d. 22 Dec 1985
Relationships2nd cousin 1 time removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Ellen June Smith
     Jane Weston, daughter of Caleb Horatio Weston and Marie P. Ouilette, was born circa 1923 at Maine.1

Census

     Jane Weston appeared on the 1940 Federal Census, enumerated 8 April 1940, of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of her parents, Caleb and Marie.2
Last Edited16 Jul 2019

Citations

  1. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 6 B, line 69.
  2. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 6 B, line 66 thru 69.

John Colby Weston1

M, b. 27 December 1845, d. 29 April 1922
John Colby Weston, husband of Jennie W. Pratt
     John Colby Weston was born on 27 December 1845 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine. Unknown GEDCOM info: 27 DEC 1845.2

     John and Jennie Weltha Pratt filed a marriage intention on 11 October 1872 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.3

     John, at age 26, married Jennie Weltha Pratt at age 19, daughter of Horatio Pratt and Mary Ann Kimball, on 19 October 1872 by S. C. Elliott.2,4,5

     John Colby Weston died on 29 April 1922 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 76.6 and was buried at Lee Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.7

Census

     John and Jennie appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 22 June 1880 He listed his occupation as a farmer. According to the census, Jennie, his wife, was either maimed, crippled, bedridden, or otherwise disabled.. Their children, Mary Florence and Sarah Wilson were listed as living with them.8

     John Colby Weston was listed in the 1890 Veteran Census 4th Regt., Co. G, enlisted 16 April 1861 and discharged 22 July 1861 circa 1890 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.9

     John and Jennie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 7 June 1900 He listed his work as a farmer. They had a boarder, Julia Towne, age 76, in the home. Their children, Caleb Horatio and Harold Colby were listed as living with them.10

Family

Jennie Weltha Pratt b. 18 Dec 1852, d. 28 Mar 1918
Children
Last Edited1 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [S93] Compiler: Various Individual Inputs, Searched Families, Information is from 'e-mail address.
  2. [S46] M. D., J. M. Mary Chandler Lowell, Old Foxcroft Maine, Traditions and Memories with Family Records, Found on Page 258.
  3. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1849 - 1930 Page 114; Film # 007595362.
  4. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, The marriage information used was according to a copy of the marriage information on the LDS fillm.
  5. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, 'Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907,' index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4FH-9JF : accessed 24 Jan 2014), John C. Weston and Jennie W. Pratt, 19 Oct 1872; GS Film number: 10826.
  6. [S44] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Report, Record Type: Town Report, This is from 1922 Town Report, page 22.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 25240735.
  8. [S76] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1880 (Tenth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1880 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 26, line 44 thru 47.
  9. [S79] Census of the United States, 1890 Veterans Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1890 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 4, Line 41.
  10. [S33] Bureau of the Census Census of the United States United States of America, 1900 Twelfth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1900 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft (town), Maine Sheet 3 A, line 14 thru 18.
  11. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Dover, 1853 - 1891 Page 10; Film # 007595362.
 
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