Myrtle Frost Cowing1,2,3

F, b. 23 September 1889, d. 8 February 1981
FatherWaldo Daniel Cowing3 b. 23 Dec 1862, d. 22 Apr 1907
MotherNellie H. Billington3 b. 15 Jul 1865, d. 7 Jul 1934
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Myrtle F. Cowing, wife of Alton L. Hadley
     Myrtle Frost Cowing, daughter of Waldo Daniel Cowing and Nellie H. Billington, was born on 23 September 1889 at Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine.4,3

     Myrtle, at age 21, daughter of Waldo Daniel Cowing and Nellie H. Billington, married Alton Leon Hadley at age 26, son of John Edwin Hadley and Laura Madella Higgins, on 1 July 1911 at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, by George G. Martin, Clergyman.2,5

     Myrtle Frost Cowing died on 8 February 1981 at Lincoln, Penobscot, Maine, at age 91.6 and was buried at North Brewer Cemetery, Brewer, Penobscot, Maine.7

Census

     Myrtle Frost Cowing appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Dedham, Hancock, Maine in the household of her parents, Waldo and Nellie.8

     Myrtle and Alton appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, enumerated 9 June 1920. Alton was working as a shipping clerk at a axe manufacturing company. Their children, Madge Evelyn, Amos Leroy, Edwin Walter and Freda Mae were listed as living with them.9

     Myrtle and Alton appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, enumerated 16 April 1930. Alton was working as a shipping clerk. He was renting, paying $20.00 a month. Their children, Madge Evelyn, Amos Leroy, Edwin Walter, Freda Mae, Alton Leon and Harold Cowing were listed as living with them.10

     Myrtle and Alton appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Eddington, Penobscot, Maine, enumerated 15 May 1940. Alton was working in tool manufacturing as a wood worker. He worked fifty weeks in the past year, earning $1000.00. Their children, Alton Leon and Harold Cowing 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 1940.11

Family

Alton Leon Hadley b. 10 Aug 1884, d. 9 Apr 1960
Children
Last Edited13 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Deposition - Copy of Record of Birth.
  2. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number:
    Bride Name: Cowing Myrtle F.; Bride Town/State: Eden B HBR, ME
    Groom Name: Hadley Alton L.; Groom Town/State: Eden B HBR, ME
    Date of Marriage: Saturday July 1, 1911.
  3. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 22.
  4. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, iNFORMATION FROM Copy of Record of Birth.
  5. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Marriage.
  6. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number: 8101157 Last Name: Hadley, First Name: Myrtle Middle Name: F Date of Death: Sunday, February 8, 1981 Town of Death: Lincoln Age at Death: 91 Years.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 80257742.
  8. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 18 thru 26.
  9. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Brewer, Maine, Sheet 5 A, line 46 thru 50 and Sheet 5 B line 51.
  10. [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Brewer, Maine, Sheet 9 A, line 23 thru 31.
  11. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Eddington, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 14 thru 17.
  12. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Brewer, Maine, Sheet 5 A, line 48.
  13. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Brewer, Maine, Sheet 5 A, line 49.
  14. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Brewer, Maine, Sheet 5 A, line 50.
  15. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Brewer, Maine, Sheet 5 B line 51.
  16. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Eddington, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 16.
  17. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Eddington, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 17.

Nina Carlotta Cowing1

F, b. 12 April 1892, d. 18 June 1946
FatherWaldo Daniel Cowing1 b. 23 Dec 1862, d. 22 Apr 1907
MotherNellie H. Billington1 b. 15 Jul 1865, d. 7 Jul 1934
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Nina C. Cowing, wife of Orville L. Martin
     Nina Carlotta Cowing, daughter of Waldo Daniel Cowing and Nellie H. Billington, was born on 12 April 1892 at Dedham, Hancock, Maine.1

     Nina, at age 54, daughter of Waldo Daniel Cowing and Nellie H. Billington, married Orville L. Martin at age 52 on 5 May 1946 at Maine.2

     Nina Carlotta Cowing died on 18 June 1946 at age 54.3 and was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Hancock, Hancock, Maine.3

Census

     Nina Carlotta Cowing appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Dedham, Hancock, Maine in the household of her parents, Waldo and Nellie.4

     Nina appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Surry, Hancock, Maine, enumerated 6 April 1940. Nina was working as a housekeep for Harry H. Woods. 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 1940.5

Family

Orville L. Martin b. 17 Mar 1894, d. 19 May 1954
Last Edited13 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 23.
  2. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number:
    Bride Name: Cowing, Nina C.; Bride Town/State: Ellsworth, ME; Groom Name: Martin, Orville L.; Groom Town/State: Hancock, ME; Date of Marriage: Sunday May 5, 1946.
  3. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 94845000.
  4. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 18 thru 26.
  5. [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Surry, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 36.

Rufus Cowing1

M, b. 23 June 1831
FatherThomas Cowing b. 30 Sep 1788, d. 14 Jan 1877
MotherMartha Witherell b. 15 Jul 1788, d. 11 Dec 1867
     Rufus Cowing, son of Thomas Cowing and Martha Witherell, was born on 23 June 1831 at Maine.2,1

     Rufus, son of Thomas Cowing and Martha Witherell, married Louisa B. (?) circa 1865 Unknown GEDCOM info: ABT 1865.3

Census

     He was probably the male age 5 to 10 listed in the household of his father, Thomas Cowing, in the 1840 Federal Census.4

     Rufus appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine, in the household of his parents, Thomas and Martha.5

     Rufus appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wet Ravine, Sierra, California, enumerated 3 July 1860. He was listed as a miner.6

     Rufus and Louisa appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine, enumerated 30 June 1870. Rufus was employed as a farmer Their children, Henry G. and Ethel were listed as living with them.7

     Rufus and Louisa appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Eureka, Humboldt, California, enumerated 4 June 1880. Rufus was working as a laborer Their children, Henry G. and Ethel were listed as living with them.8

Family

Louisa B. (?) b. c 1847
Children
Last Edited20 Jan 2018

Citations

  1. [S93] Compiler: Various Individual Inputs, Searched Families, ID: I586079785 Name: Rufus COWING Given Name: Rufus Surname: COWING Sex: M Birth: 23 Jun 1831 in Dedham, ME Death: in Tombstone, Arizona Change Date: 22 Mar 2001 Note:.
  2. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 7, line 36.
  3. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 7, line 36 & 37.; ME 018.
  4. [S153] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1840 (Sixth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1840 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Line 22.
  5. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Marked 842, line 13 thru 19.
  6. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Wet Ravine, California, Page 32, line 7.
  7. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 7, line 36 thru 39.
  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., Eureka, California, Page 10, line 13 thru 16.
  9. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 7, line 38.
  10. [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., Eureka, California, Page 10, line 15.
  11. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 7, line 39.
  12. [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., Eureka, California, Page 10, line 16.

Thomas Cowing1,2

M, b. 30 September 1788, d. 14 January 1877
FatherCalvin Cowing b. 1752, d. 14 Feb 1844
Thomas Cowing, husband of Martha Witherell
     Thomas Cowing, son of Calvin Cowing, was born on 30 September 1788 at Lisbon, Androscoggin, Maine.3,2

     Thomas, at age 25, son of Calvin Cowing, married Martha Witherell at age 25 on 4 July 1814.

     Thomas Cowing died on 14 January 1877 at age 88.2 and was buried at Central Cemetery, Dedham, Hancock, Maine.2

Census

     Thomas Cowing appeared on the 1840 Federal Census.4

     Thomas and Martha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine, enumerated 30 August 1850. Thomas listed his occupation as a farmer. His property value was estimated at $800.00. They had John Allen (age 83), and Abagail, (age 77), identified as paupers, living with them. Their children, Calvin, Joseph and Rufus were listed as living with them.5

     Thomas and Martha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine, enumerated 18 June 1860. Thomas was a farmer with a real estate value of $1800.00 and personal property value of $170.00. Their children, Joseph were listed as living with them.6

Family

Martha Witherell b. 15 Jul 1788, d. 11 Dec 1867
Children
Last Edited13 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Marked 842, line 13.
  2. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 27205237.
  3. [S47] Dedham Town Office, Vital Statistics of Dedham, Maine, Location: Bangor Public Library, File Number: 974.14.D2.2, Information is from 'Birth and Death Records, Dedham, Maine Reviewed 20 Oct 2005 at the Bangor Public Library.
  4. [S153] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1840 (Sixth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1840 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Line 22.
  5. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Marked 842, line 13 thru 19.
  6. [S38] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1860 (Eighth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1860 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 3, line 39 and 40 and page 4 line 1.
  7. [S47] Dedham Town Office, Vital Statistics of Dedham, Maine, Location: Bangor Public Library, File Number: 974.14.D2.2, The book 'Birth and Death Records Dedham, Maine' shows the same information.
  8. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Joseph Cowing Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900 Name: Joseph Cowing
    Gender: Male Christening Place: CIVIL, DEDHAM, HANCOCK, MAINE Birth Date:     29 Jun 1827 Birthplace: CIVIL, DEDHAM, HANCOCK, MAINE Death Date: 30 May 1863 Father's Name: Thomas Cowing Mother's Name: Martha Wetherell.
  9. [S54] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1850 (Seventh) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1850 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Marked 845, line 15.

Waldo Daniel Cowing1

M, b. 23 December 1862, d. 22 April 1907
FatherDaniel Cowing1 b. 20 Sep 1816, d. 10 Oct 1894
MotherRachel Ann Blaisdell1 b. 23 Apr 1824, d. 6 Mar 1888
Relationships1st cousin 3 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 3 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Waldo D. Cowing, husband of Nellie H. Billington
     Waldo Daniel Cowing, son of Daniel Cowing and Rachel Ann Blaisdell, was born on 23 December 1862 at Dedham, Hancock, Maine.2,3

     Waldo, at age 22, son of Daniel Cowing and Rachel Ann Blaisdell, married Nellie H. Billington at age 19, daughter of Edward R. Billington and Sophia Lucretia Burrill, on 7 April 1885 at Dedham, Hancock, Maine.4

     Waldo Daniel Cowing died on 22 April 1907 at Dedham, Hancock, Maine, at age 44. Waldo died from 'Pulmonary Terbuclosis'. The physician for the death was Howard L. Jackson, MD., East Eddington, Maine5,6 and was buried at Central Cemetery, Dedham, Hancock, Maine.7

Census

     Waldo appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine, in the household of his parents, Daniel and Rachel.8

     Waldo Daniel Cowing appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine in the household of his parents, Daniel Cowing and Rachel. He was working on the farm.9

     Waldo and Nellie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dedham, Hancock, Maine, enumerated 14 June 1900. Waldo was working as a farmer. Their children, Bessie Edna, Melvina L., Myrtle Frost, Nina Carlotta, Leland Waldo and Donald Kenneth were listed as living with them.10

Family

Nellie H. Billington b. 15 Jul 1865, d. 7 Jul 1934
Children
Last Edited13 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S47] Dedham Town Office, Vital Statistics of Dedham, Maine, Location: Bangor Public Library, File Number: 974.14.D2.2, The book 'Birth and Death Records Dedham, Maine' shows the same information at the Bangor Public Library.
  2. [S47] Dedham Town Office, Vital Statistics of Dedham, Maine, Location: Bangor Public Library, File Number: 974.14.D2.2, The 'OneWorldTree' reflects his year of birth as 1863. However, The Dedham Vital Records has 1862.;.
  3. [S82] http://www.familysearch.org/ Compiler: LDS, Family Group Record, Compact Disc #93 Pin #695174.
  4. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 18 and 19.
  5. [S29] Compiler: Dedham Town Clerks, Original Records of Maine Towns and Cities Town of Dedham, Subject: Vital Records, Location: Ellsworth Town Library, This information is taken from a copy of the town records., This information is from a CD located in the Ellsworth Town Library created by 'Picton Press.
  6. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Death.
  7. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 27205265.
  8. [S69] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1870 (Nineth) United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1870 Federal Census, Author Address: Washington, D.C., Dedham, Maine, Page 8, line 36 thru 40; Page 9, line 1.
  9. [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., Dedham, Maine, Page 7, line 25 thru 28.
  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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 18 thru 26.
  11. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 20.
  12. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 21.
  13. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 22.
  14. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 23.
  15. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 24.
  16. [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., Dedham, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 25.
 
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