Amanda M. Farnham1,2,3

F, b. October 1837, d. 13 February 1909
Amanda M. Scribner, wife of Richard H. Scribner
Photograph by FindAGrave.com member #47711074
     Amanda M. Farnham was born in October 1837 at Charleston, Penobscot, Maine.1,4,5

     Amanda and Richard R. Scribner filed a marriage intention on 18 November 1859 at Charleston, Penobscot, Maine.6

     Amanda, at age 22, married Richard R. Scribner, son of Matthias H. Scribner and Sarah Hollis, on 14 December 1859 at Charleston, Penobscot, Maine.7

     Amanda M. Farnham died on 13 February 1909 at age 71.8 and was buried at Puddledock Cemetery, Charleston, Penobscot, Maine.9

Census

     Amanda and Richard appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Charleston, Penobscot, Maine, enumerated 23 June 1870. Richard was working as a farmer. His real estate valued at $800.00 and personal property at $488.00. Their children, Elbridge, Horace R., Emma, Idelia and Albion F., his mother, Sarah, and sister, Eliza were listed as living with them.10

     Amanda and Richard appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Charleston, Penobscot, Maine, enumerated 1 June 1880. Richard was working as a farmer Their children, Elbridge, Horace R., Emma, Idelia, Albion F., Lurinda A., Lyman E. and Clarence were listed as living with them.11

     Lurinda appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Bradford, Penobscot, Maine, enumerated 20 June 1900 in the household of her daughter, Lurinda A. Scribner; Lurinda was listed as a farmer.12

Family

Richard R. Scribner b. c 4 Jan 1828, d. 25 Mar 1895
Children
Last Edited17 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 19, line 43.
  2. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Inscribed on headstone.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Surname from daughter, Idelia - Copy of Record of Birth.
  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., Bradford, Maine, Sheet 7 B, line 86.
  5. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Birth location and Surname from daughter, Idelia - Copy of Record of Birth.
  6. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Information from Charleston Maone Vital Records Towm Records Vol. 1 1811 - 1891 Film # 007595349 Page 222.
  7. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Information from Charleston Maone Vital Records Towm Records Vol. 1 1811 - 1891 Film # 007595349 Page 223.
  8. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Information Inscribed on headstone.
  9. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 87062523.
  10. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 4, line 17 thru 25.
  11. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 19 line 42 thru 50; Page 20, line 1.
  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., Bradford, Maine, Sheet 7 B, line 85 thru 87.
  13. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 19, line 44.
  14. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 19, line 46.
  15. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 19, line 47.
  16. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 19, line 49.
  17. [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., Charleston, Maine, Page 20, line 1.

Catharine Farnham1

F, b. 17 April 1818, d. 13 March 1884
Catharine Farnham, wife of Zelotes Downs
     Catharine Farnham was born on 17 April 1818.2

     Catharine, at age 34, married Zelotes Downs at age 38 on 31 August 1852 at China, Kennebec, Maine, by B. F. Shaw, Minister of the Gospel.1,3

     Catharine Farnham died on 13 March 1884 at age 65.2 and was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.2

Census

     Catharine and Zelotes appeared on the 1857 Minnesota Census of Minneapolis, Hennipen, Minnesota, enumerated 21 September 1857. Zelotes was working as a lumberman. Their children Caroline A., Mary D. and George H. were listed as living with them.4

     Catharine and Zelotes appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Richfield, Hennipen, Minnesota, enumerated 5 November 1860.. He was listed as a farmer. His real estate valued at $3000.00 and personal property at $800.00. His children, Mary D. and George H. were listed as living with them.5

     Catharine and Zelotes appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Anoka, Anoka, Minnesota, enumerated 28 June 1870. He was listed as a farmer. Zelotes real estate valued at $500.00 and personal property $200.00. His daughter, Mary D. were listed as living with them.6

Family

Zelotes Downs b. 15 Jun 1814, d. 9 Jun 1897
Last Edited4 Feb 2020

Citations

  1. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Copy of An Old Record of Marriage.
  2. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 63194975.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, ViewNorth America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
    Name: Zelotus Downs Gender: Male First Marriage Date: 31 Aug 1852 Spouse: Catherine Farnum.
  4. [S241] Unknown author, 1857 Minnesota Census, Record Type: State Census, Location: Minnesota Territory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sheet 344, line 34 thru 39.
  5. [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., Richfield, Minnesota, Page 131, line 24 thru 27.
  6. [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., Anoka, Minnesota, Page 32, line 12 thru 14.

Ella A. Farnham1

F, b. 19 August 1846, d. 19 September 1871
Ella A. Farnham, George J. Ordway
     Ella A. Farnham was born on 19 August 1846.2

     Ella and an unknown person filed a marriage intention on 19 November 1863 at Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine.3

     Ella, at age 17, married George J. Ordway at age 22, son of James Ordway and Mary (?), on 24 November 1863 at Dexter, Penobscot, Maine.1,4

     Ella A. Farnham died on 19 September 1871 at Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 25. Unknown GEDCOM info: 19 SEP 1871 she was buried in Jackman Corner Cemetery, Lot 871 and was buried at Jackman Corner Cemetery, Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine.5

Family

George J. Ordway b. 27 Feb 1841, d. 13 Jan 1926
Children
Last Edited25 Jan 2019

Citations

  1. [S172] Unknown author, Sangerville Library Cemeteries Database[On-line acces], Url: http://www.sangerville.lib.me.us/, This information came from the Sangerville Library database. (online at http://www.sangerville.lib.me.us/cemfiles/cemindex.html).
  2. [S172] Unknown author, Sangerville Library Cemeteries Database[On-line acces], Url: http://www.sangerville.lib.me.us/, This information came from the Sangerville Library database. (online at http://www.sangerville.lib.me.us/cemfiles/cemindex.html). His birth date was calulated from death date minus years lived.
  3. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Microfilm 0012073 of original records at Sangerville, Maine.
    Contains intentions of marriage 1819-1891, marriage records 1821-1891, family records listing births and deaths, birth records to 1891, death records to 1888, list of men who died of wounds 1862-1864.
  4. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, George J Ordway Maine Vital Records
    Name:     George J Ordway Event Type: Marriage Event Date: 26 Nov 1863 Event Place: Dexter, , Maine, United States Gender: Male
    Spouse's Name: Ella A Farnham Spouse's Gender: Female.
  5. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 70900381.
  6. [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., Sangerville, Maine, Page 15, line 18.

Ellen Maria Farnham1

F, b. 7 May 1843
FatherJotham Farnham1 b. 7 Oct 1801, d. 3 Jun 1851
MotherJulia D. Pond1
     Ellen Maria Farnham, daughter of Jotham Farnham and Julia D. Pond, was born on 7 May 1843 at Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine.1
Last Edited16 Nov 2017

Citations

  1. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Vital records, Sangerville, Maine 1819-1891 FHL US/CAN Film
    12073.

Jotham Farnham1,2

M, b. 7 October 1801, d. 3 June 1851
Jotham Farnham, husband of Julia D. Pond
     Jotham Farnham was born on 7 October 1801.3

     Jotham, at age 25, married Julia D. Pond on 21 February 1827.4

     Jotham Farnham died on 3 June 1851 at age 49.2,5 and was buried at Knowlton Mills Cemetery, Sangerville, Piscataquis, Maine.5

Family

Julia D. Pond
Children
Last Edited7 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Vital records, Sangerville, Maine 1819-1891 FHL US/CAN Film 12073.
  2. [S172] Unknown author, Sangerville Library Cemeteries Database[On-line acces], Url: http://www.sangerville.lib.me.us/, From their web site, This information is from the Sangerville Maine Library web site 'Cemeteries Database'.
  3. [S172] Unknown author, Sangerville Library Cemeteries Database[On-line acces], Url: http://www.sangerville.lib.me.us/, From their web site, This information is from the Sangerville Maine Library web site 'Cemeteries Database'. The date of birth was calculated using death information.
  4. [S199] Unknown author, Dover Me.: J. F. Sprague, 1914. Reprinted from Sprague's Journal of Maine History, vol. 2, no. 3.Reprinted from Sprague's Journal of Maine History, vol. 2, no. 3.Sprague's Journal of Maine History, Url: http://www.mainegenealogy.net/2006/06/…, [p. 172] Early Marriages in Sangerville (Copies of the Original Town Records.).
  5. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave memorial # 64367221.
  6. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, Vital records, Sangerville, Maine 1819-1891 FHL US/CAN Film
    12073.
 
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