Martin E. Ashby1

M, b. circa 1863
FatherAlfred Ashby1 b. c 1824
MotherMaria Abraham1 b. c 1819
     Martin E. Ashby, son of Alfred Ashby and Maria Abraham, was born circa 1863 at Maine.1

Census

     Martin appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pembroke, Washington, Maine, in the household of his parents, Alfred and Maria.2

     Martin E. Ashby appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Pembroke, Washington, Maine in the household of his brother, Albert. He was a farm laborer.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2017

Citations

  1. [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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11, line 34.
  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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11, line 27 thru 34.
  3. [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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11 line 40 thru 42.

Orlando J. Ashby1

M, b. circa 1856
FatherAlfred Ashby1 b. c 1824
MotherMaria Abraham1 b. c 1819
     Orlando J. Ashby, son of Alfred Ashby and Maria Abraham, was born circa 1856 at Maine.2

Census

     Orlando appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pembroke, Washington, Maine, in the household of his parents, Alfred and Maria.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2017

Citations

  1. [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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11, line 31.
  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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11 line 31.
  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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11, line 27 thru 34.

Thomas A. Ashby1

M, b. circa 1848
FatherAlfred Ashby2 b. c 1824
MotherMaria Abraham2 b. c 1819
     Thomas A. Ashby, son of Alfred Ashby and Maria Abraham, was born circa 1848 at England.1

Census

     Thomas appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pembroke, Washington, Maine, in the household of his parents, Alfred and Maria. He was working in the iron mill.3
Last Edited21 Dec 2017

Citations

  1. [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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11 line 29.
  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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11, line 29.
  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., Pembroke, Maine, Page 11, line 27 thru 34.

Frederick Ashey1

M
     Frederick, married Florence Scribner at age 18, daughter of James T. Scribner and Mary T. Downey, on 9 February 1920 at Maine.1

Family

Florence Scribner b. 15 Jun 1901, d. 13 Mar 1920
Last Edited17 Oct 2019

Citations

  1. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Maine, Marriage Index, 1892-1996
    Name:     Florence Scribner Gender: Female Residence: Jackman, ME Spouse's name: Frederick Ashey Spouse's Gender:     Male Spouse's Residence: Jackman, ME Marriage Date: 9 Feb 1920 Marriage Place: Maine, USA.

Rebecca S. Atherton1

F, b. circa 31 January 1816, d. 31 July 1895
Rebecca S. Atherton, wife of William Henry Burrill
     Rebecca S. Atherton was born circa 31 January 1816 at Lancaster, Massachusetts.2,3

     Rebecca, married William Henry Burrill at age 23, son of Bela Burrill and Dolly Lowney, on 2 November 1836 by A. Pingree.1

     Rebecca left a Will on 29 October 1884 Rebecca's Will read as follows:
I, Rebecca S. Burrill, of Belfast, in the County of Waldo, and State of Maine, do make and publish this my last will and testament:
First ... I give and bequeath to A. Cutter Sibley of said Belfast the sum of two thousand dollars, in trust, for the following purpose, viz: - In pay to my brother, Charles M. Atherton, of said Belfast, the income of said sum and _____ portions of the principal, at such times, and in such sums as said _____ may deem necessary as judicious, for the comfortable ___ ____ of him the said Charles M., during his the said Charles M's natural life, and at the death of said Charles M., to pay whatever of said principal and income may remain unexpended, to my nephew, John A. Martin.
Second- I appoint said A. Cutter Sibley the executor of and trustee _____ this my last will and testament, without his giving any bond or filing any inventory.
In ____ whereof, I hereunto set my hand the 29th day of October A. D. 1884. (signed) Rebecca S. Burrill.4


     Rebecca S. Atherton died on 31 July 1895 at Belfast, Waldo, Maine, The book (History of Belfast in the State of Maine) reference states,
'Mrs. Rebecca A., widow of the late William Henry Burrill and daughter of the late Charles Atherton of Castine. A lady of rare intellect and great heart, she was active in philanthropic movements and the ennoblement of humanity was her earnest aim and effort. With voice, pen and hand she labored to purify public sentiment and improve social conditions'. Her cause of death was listed as 'paralysis'.5,6 and was buried at Grove Cemetery, Belfast, Waldo, Maine.7

Census

     She was probably the female age 20 to 30 listed in the household of her husband, William Henry Burrill, in the 1840 Federal Census of Belfast, Waldo, Maine.8

     Rebecca and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Belfast, Waldo, Maine, enumerated 23 July 1860. He was working as 'Attorney at Law'. His real estate and personal property was valued at $4000.00 each. They had two people living with them; a Eliza R. Richie, age 21 and John Martin, age 9.9

     Rebecca and William appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Belfast, Waldo, Maine, enumerated 11 June 1880. At this time he was listed as a retired lawyer. They had a servant working for the family named, Alice Logan, and a Joseph Williamson, (age 11 years) a boarder.10

Family

William Henry Burrill b. 14 Dec 1812, d. 8 Oct 1884
Last Edited14 Jan 2019

Citations

  1. [S89] Compiler: Various Compilers, Bangor Research Room, This is from 'Marriage Records of Hancock County prior to 1892.
  2. [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Birth date is estimated using marker information.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information found on Copy of Record of Death.
  4. [S115] Unknown author, Probate Court file, The file number is 6883. Rebecca was also known as (aka) Rebecca A.
  5. [S114] Compiler: Joseph Williamson, History of the city of Belfast in the State of Maine, Found on Page 474.
  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 # 116621115.
  8. [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., Belfast, Maine, Marked 338, line 21. There is a mark for a female 5 to 10, but the person can not be located.
  9. [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., Belfast, Maine, Page 71, Line 10 thru 13.
  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., Belfast, Maine, Page 22, Line 7 thru 10.
 
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