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     Alice Mabel Cross, daughter of Moses S. Cross and Mary Elizabeth Pratt, was born on 7 September 1891 at Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine.^1,3

     Alice, at age 24, daughter of Moses S. Cross and Mary Elizabeth Pratt, married Henry Bean Smith at age 28, son of Henry Sherman Smith and Nellie Jane Danforth, on 1 January 1916 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine,

Henry and Alice Marriage

- The marriage of Henry B. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Smith of Charleston, and Miss Alice Mabel Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses S. Cross of Foxcroft, took place at noon on New Years day at the home of the officiating clergyman, Rev. J. H. Wilkin, pastor of the Congregational church of these towns. The single ring service was used. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are popular young people of the twin towns and have the best wishes of their many friends. They will reside in apartments in Walter D. Oakes house in Summer street.^4,5,6,7,8

     Alice was petitioned by the probate court to be appointed 'Guardian' for Carroll Knowlton, 19 years old, child of Gertrude and Harry L. Knowlton. The earlier passing of Gertrude, (in 1916), leaving Harry, then his passing in May 1919, along with the passing of Moses left him parentless on 12 May 1931.⁹

     Alice and Henry were included in the book, 'Dover Foxcroft Biographies'. Henry was listed as a farmer and cattle dealer. Henry was a member of the Central Grange. circa 1948.¹⁰

     On 11 December 1959 Ethel sent a letter to Alice . Ethel says she will be going to and "Old Age" home. Also, the different events done there on a daily basis. She speaks of Frank Burgess' death and Annie Kenny's death.¹¹

     In this photograph Alice and Henry were at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.¹²

     On 3 August 1960 Ethel sent a letter to Alice . At Rockland, Knox, Maine.¹¹

     Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Smith have sold their homestead, land, and buildings on the Milo road to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Perkins. The place was formerly known as the Moses Cross farm, on 13 March 1962.¹³

     Alice died on 15 January 1964 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 72.¹⁴ and was buried at Lee Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.¹⁵

     Ann M. Cross, daughter of William Cross and Eliza Hassell, was born on 7 February 1847 at Maine.^1,2,3,4

     Ann, daughter of William Cross and Eliza Hassell, married Albert Farrington Mansell after 22 June 1870.⁵

     Ann died on 30 November 1912 at age 65.⁴ and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Milo, Piscataquis, Maine.⁴

     Caleb C. Cross, son of Jeremiah Cross and Sarah Ann Currier, was born circa 15 December 1854.²

     Caleb died on 21 June 1855 at Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine,³ and was buried at Sebec Corner Cemetery, Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine.⁴

     Carlton Cross, son of Moses Cross and Sarah Sands, was born circa 1820.¹

     Carlton died circa 27 August 1847¹ and was buried at Sebec Corner Cemetery, Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine.²

     Carlton Cross, son of Oriek Cross and Mahitable (?), was born circa 1845 at Maine.¹