Adelbert M. Pratt1

M, b. 13 October 1874, d. 19 March 1947
FatherLeonard W. Pratt1 b. 28 Nov 1846, d. 14 Nov 1894
MotherSarah Elizabeth Lyford1 b. 11 Jun 1850, d. 16 Mar 1923
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Adelbert Merton Pratt, husband of Helen F. Brown
     Adelbert M. Pratt, son of Leonard W. Pratt and Sarah Elizabeth Lyford, was born on 13 October 1874 at Maine.1,2

     Adelbert, at age 23, son of Leonard W. Pratt and Sarah Elizabeth Lyford, married Helen Florence Brown at age 22 on 25 December 1897 at Dover, Piscataquis, Maine.3

     Adelbert died at age 72, on 19 March 1947, at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine,2 and was buried at Dover Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.2

Census

     Adelbert M. Pratt appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Dover, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of his parents, Leonard and Sarah.4

     Adelbert and Helen appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dover, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated, 15 June 1900. He was working as a farmer. Their children, Merton were listed as living with them.5

     Adelbert and Helen appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dover, Piscataquis, Maine, at Bean Hill Road, enumerated 28 April 1910. Adelbert was a farmer at his farm. Their children, Merton, Elizabeth, Guy, Winifield and Walter were listed as living with them.6

     Adelbert and Helen appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dover, Piscataquis, Maine, at Main Street, enumerated 7 January 1920. He was a laborer at a saw mill.. Their children, Merton, Elizabeth, Guy, Winifield, Walter and Lloyd were listed as living with them.7

     Adelbert and Helen appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at East Dover Road, enumerated 28 April 1930. He was a farmer. Their children, Walter and Lloyd were listed as living with them.8

     Adelbert and Helen appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at Atkinson Road, enumerated 26 April 1940. He was a farm operator on his farm Their son, Lloyd, and his wife, Fern 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 1940.9

Family

Helen Florence Brown b. 21 Feb 1875, d. 12 Mar 1966
Children

Obituary

ADELBERT M. PRATT

- DOVER FOXCROFT March 13 --Adelbert M. Pratt, 73, died at his home on the Range road this morning. He was born and has always lived in this town. His parents were the late Leonard W. Pratt and Elizabeth Lyford. Mr. Pratt was educated In the Dover Village schools and Foxcroft academy and has always been a farmer. He was married to Helen F. Brown, Dec 25 1897. He was member of the original Free Baptist church, the East Dover grange the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Co. F of the National Guard. Survivors besides his wife are five brothers, Percy L. of Dover-Foxcroft, Harry W. of Eureka, Cal .,Myron E. of Orono, J. Bertram of Greenville, Malcolm A. Bangor; four sons, Merton W. Walter B., Lloyd W, ail of Dover-Foxcroft, Winfield of Holyoke, Mass; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Lary and Annis funeral parlors on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the four sons wil be the bearers. Rev. J. W. Meisner will ociciate. The remains will be placed in the receiving tomb until spring.10
Last Edited31 Dec 2021

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., Dover, Maine, Page 18, line 36.
  2. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 63157573.
  3. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1922
    Name:     Helen F Brown Gender: Female Age:     22 Birth Date:     abt 1875 Birth Place: Foxcroft Marriage Date:     25 Dec 1897 Marriage Place: Dover, Piscataquis, Maine, USA Father: S I Brown Mother:     Emma Rogers Spouse: Adelbert M Pratt.
  4. [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., Dover, Maine, Page 18, line 34 thru 39.
  5. [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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 12 B, line 70 thru 72.
  6. [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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 17 A, line 33 thru 39.
  7. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Dover, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 16 thru 23.
  8. [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 16 A, line 28 thru 31.
  9. [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 7 A, line 33 thru 36.
  10. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 20 Mar 1947, Thu Page 17.
  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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 12 B, line 72.
  12. [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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 17 A, line 36.
  13. [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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 17 A, line 37.
  14. [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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 17 A, line 38.
  15. [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., Dover, Maine, Sheet 17 A, line 39.
  16. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Dover, Maine, Sheet 6 A, line 23.

Adoniram Judson Pratt1,2

M, b. 6 December 1817, d. 27 July 1896
FatherBarnabus Pratt1,2 b. 18 Mar 1790
MotherPolly (Mary) Parsons1,2
Relationships1st cousin 4 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 4 times removed of Ellen June Smith
Adoniram Judson Pratt, husband of Sophia Brown
Photograph by John W. Van Dyke 11 Sep 2008
     Adoniram Judson Pratt, son of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, was born on 6 December 1817 at Hebron, Oxford, Maine.1,3,2

     Adoniram, at age 36, son of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, married Sophia Brown on 29 September 1854.1,4,5

     Adoniram Judson Pratt died on 27 July 1896 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 78. Cause of death, dropsy. (Dropsy: An old term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water.
In years gone by, a person might have been said to have dropsy. Today one would be more descriptive and specify the cause. Thus, the person might have edema due to congestive heart failure.)6 and was buried at Parsons Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.7

Census

     Adoniram and Sophia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 21 June 1860. Adoniram was a farmer. His personal property valued at $60.00. They also had Fernando Pratt, age 20, in the home. Their children, Estes Augustus were listed as living with them.8

     Adoniram and Sophia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 13 June 1870. Adoniram was working as a farmer. His real estate valued at $800.00 and personal property at $300.00. Their children, Estes Augustus, Emory O., Nellie L., Hattie A., Henry B. and Charles S. and his mother, Polly (Mary) were listed as living with them.9

     Adoniram and Sophia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 19 June 1880. Adoniram was working as a farmer Their children, Emory O., Nellie L., Hattie A., Henry B., Charles S. and Mary E. were listed as living with them.10

Family

Sophia Brown b. 1833, d. 7 Mar 1905
Children
Last Edited4 Jul 2019

Citations

  1. [S46] M. D., J. M. Mary Chandler Lowell, Old Foxcroft Maine, Traditions and Memories with Family Records, Found on Page 238.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 31; Film # 007595362.
  3. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Birth Record.
  4. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, 'Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907,' index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4FH-3VH : accessed 24 Jan 2014), Adoniram J. Pratt and Sophia Brown, 29 Sep 1854; GS Film number: 10826.
  5. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, This reference has the following: Maine, Marriage Index, 1670-1921 Name: Sophia Brown Gender: Female Marriage Date: 1 Oct 1854 Marriage Place: Atkinson, Maine, USA Spouse: Adoniram J Pratt Film Number: 001205238.
  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 # 24871590.
  8. [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 2, line 4 thru 9.
  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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 7 thru 15; This census lists him by Judson.
  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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 23 thru 30.
  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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 9.
  12. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Dover, 1853 - 1891 Page 29; Film # 007595362.
  13. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 10.
  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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 25.
  15. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 11.
  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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 24, line 26.
  17. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 21, line 12.
  18. [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 24, line 27.
  19. [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 24, line 29.
  20. [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 24, line 28.
  21. [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 24, line 30.

Rev. Albert Pratt1,2

M, b. 2 April 1821, d. 19 October 1886
FatherDeacon William Pratt1,2 b. 12 Mar 1779, d. 14 Nov 1849
MotherMartha Gurney1,2 b. 1 Jul 1784, d. 2 Mar 1846
Relationships2nd great-granduncle of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
2nd great-granduncle of Ellen June Smith
Rev. Albert Pratt, husband of Dillana Berce
     Rev. Albert Pratt, son of Deacon William Pratt and Martha Gurney, was born on 2 April 1821 at Maine.3,2

     Albert, at age 25, son of Deacon William Pratt and Martha Gurney, married Dillana Berce on 21 May 1846 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.4,5,6

     Rev. Albert Pratt began Civil War military service on 6 August 1863 at Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.7

     Albert left a Will on 26 March 1883 at Piscataquis, Maine,
I, Albert Pratt of Sebec, in the county of Piscataquis and State of Maine, being of a sound and disposing mind and memory (for which I have reason to praise God) do make, publish and declare this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and annulling all former wills by me made; and herein disposing of all my worldly estate in manner following, to wit:
FIRST: I order and direct my executor herein named, to pay all my just debts and funeral charges as soon as may be after my decease.
SECOND: I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved wife, Delana Pratt, all my estate, both real and personal for her to use and control, so far as is necessary to enable her to provide for herself a comfortable home and support during her natural life: the rest residue and remainder after her decease, to be disposed of in manner following.
THIRD: If my said wife shall elect to live with my daughter, Martha G. Hewett, and the said Martha shall thus have the care of her mother, the said Delana, during her natural life, then it is my will that the said Martha G. Hewett shall have three fourths part of the said remaining property, out of which she shall pay all the just debts, expenses of last sickness and funeral _______________________.
FOURTH: I give bequeath and devise to my son Ellis F. W. Pratt my secretary or book desk in which I keep my books: also the two vols. of Greenley's History of the Rebellion --- and my two Vols. of the Cottage Bible: all to be delivered to him at my decease, or at the decease of my said wife as she may elect. I have heretofore given my said son Ellis considerable property.
SIXTH: In the event that the said Martha G. Hewett should die before the death of my said wife, and the said Willie A. Pratt should then have the care of his mother, the said Delana, then the said Willie A. Pratt to have the said three fourths part of the property remaining at the decease of the said Delana and upon the same conditions Martha was to have had it had she lived and the other one fourth (4th) to go to the children of the said Martha G. Hewett.
SEVENTH: If the said Willie A. Pratt or the said Ellis F. W. Pratt shuld decease, before the death of their said mother, the said Delana, then their share or shares under this will to go to their respective children.
EIGHTH: If the said Martha G. Hewett and Willie A. Pratt should both die before their said mother, and the said Ellis F. W. Pratt shall have the care of the said Delana, it is my will that he shall have one half of the property remaining at the decease of the said Delana on the same conditions the said Martha G. would have had it had she lived; and the other two fourths of said remaining property to go one fourth to the children of said Martha G. Hewett and the other one fourth to the children of said Willie A. Pratt.
NINTH: I hereby appoint John P. Hewett to be sole executor of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereonto set my hand this 26th day of March, A. D. 1883. (signed) Albert Pratt Signed, published and declared by the said Albert Pratt, to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witness thereto. (signed) Asa GetchellJohn T _________Marcell W. Hall.8


     Albert died on 19 October 1886, at Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 65,9 and was buried at Foss Cemetery, Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine.10

Census

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 7 August 1850. Albert listed his work as a farmer with a property value of $500.00. Their children, Martha G. and Frances Ellen were listed as living with them.11

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 27 June 1860. Albert is now an F W Clergyman. His property value is estimated at $1000.00 and personal property at $620.00. Hiram Pratt, age 14, was also listed as living with them. Their children, Martha G., Frances Ellen, Williiam A. and Ellis F. W. were listed as living with them.12

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 5 July 1870. Albert was listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $2500.00 and personal property of $725.00 Their children, Martha G., Frances Ellen, Williiam A. and Ellis F. W. were listed as living with them.13

     Albert and Dillana appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sebec, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 7 June 1880. Albert listed his profession as a clergyman. Their son, Ellis F. W. and his wife, Eva were listed as living with them.14

Family

Dillana Berce b. c 27 May 1825, d. 27 May 1910
Children
Last Edited12 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S86] Compiler: Jayne Pratt Lovelace, The Pratt Directory, Address: Maine State Library, This book was viewed at the Maine State Library. Page 626.
  2. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 21; Film # 007595362.
  3. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 31.
  4. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 31 and 32.
  5. [S48] Unknown author, Open Subject, This information is from the 'Maine Farmer', for the period 1833 to 1852. Prepared under the supervision of CLARENCE A. DAY, extension editor, University of Maine (shelf 929.3.m284, accession number 333963).
  6. [S45] Unknown author, Family History Center, Film: Various Films, The date used was according to a copy of the marriage information on the LDS film, Page 64.
  7. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865 about Albert Pratt.
  8. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, Copy obtained.
  9. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 23831677.
  10. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 23831677.
  11. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 31 thru 34.
  12. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Page 27, line 27 thru 33.
  13. [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., Sebec, Maine, Page 2, line 10 thru 15.
  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., Sebec, Maine, Page 4, line 28 thru 31.
  15. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 33.
  16. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Foxcroft, 1741 - 1903 Page 58; Film # 007595362.
  17. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Marked 535, line 34.
  18. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 23831680.
  19. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, Copy obtained of his father's Will, Willie's name is mentioned.
  20. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, Copy obtained of his fathers Will, Ellis F W's name is mentioned; Will dated 26 March 1883.

Angie Estelle Pratt1

F, b. 9 November 1889
FatherHerbert F. Pratt1 b. 10 Nov 1863, d. 20 Jul 1931
MotherCarrie Maria Knowles1 b. 24 May 1866, d. 29 Aug 1941
Relationships3rd cousin 2 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
3rd cousin 2 times removed of Ellen June Smith
     Angie Estelle Pratt, daughter of Herbert F. Pratt and Carrie Maria Knowles, was born on 9 November 1889 at Maine.1
Last Edited3 Jul 2019

Citations

  1. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, Town records of Dover, 1853 - 1891 Page 61; Film # 007595362.

Asenath Pratt1

F, b. 1830
FatherBarnabus Pratt1 b. 18 Mar 1790
MotherPolly (Mary) Parsons1
Relationships1st cousin 4 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
1st cousin 4 times removed of Ellen June Smith
     Asenath Pratt, daughter of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, was born in 1830.1

     Asenath, daughter of Barnabus Pratt and Polly (Mary) Parsons, married John P. (?) Folson.1

Family

John P. (?) Folson
Last Edited18 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S46] M. D., J. M. Mary Chandler Lowell, Old Foxcroft Maine, Traditions and Memories with Family Records, Found on Page 238.
 
Compiler, Left Click on License Plate to Send Comments: John W. Van Dyke: John W. Van Dyke