Elizabeth Gertrude Smith1,2
F, b. 24 July 1919, d. 12 January 2009
Father | Henry Bean Smith1 b. 21 Sep 1887, d. 3 Apr 1982 |
Mother | Alice Mabel Cross1 b. 7 Sep 1891, d. 15 Jan 1964 |
Relationships | Aunt of Dianne Elizabeth Smith Aunt of Ellen June Smith |
Elizabeth Gertrude Smith, daughter of Henry Bean Smith and Alice Mabel Cross, was born on 24 July 1919 at Maine.1
Elizabeth Gertrude Smith and Murray Marsh Stanhope were engaged circa 1 January 1940;
Elizabeth, at age 20, daughter of Henry Bean Smith and Alice Mabel Cross, married Murray Marsh Stanhope at age 22, son of Charles Nason Stanhope M. D. and Maude Hazel Marsh, on 20 July 1940 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine,
Elizabeth and Murray were The Dover Foxcroft Couples Club celebrated its first anniversary recently with a banquet at the Lancy House in Pittsfield with an attendance of 35 couples. The committee in charge included John and Ella Anderson, chairmen Earl and Blanche Gordon, George and Barbara Howard, Virgil and Dorothy Warren, on 19 April 1947.6
Elizabeth and Murray were This is an extract from the book, 'Biographies of Dover Foxcroft', by Frank W. Keniston. DTD 1948. The book is located in the 'Thompson Free Library', Dover Foxcroft, Maine.
Elizabeth died on 12 January 2009, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 89,8,9 and was buried at Dover Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.10

Elizabeth Gertrude Smith and Murray Marsh Stanhope were engaged circa 1 January 1940;
- Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Smith of Dover Foxcroft have annonnced the engagement of their daughter, Elisabeth Gertrude to Murray Marsh Stanhope, son of Dr. and Mrs. Charles N. Stanhope of Dover-Foxcroft Miss Smith graduated from Foxcroft academy in the class of 1938 being one of the high ranking honor students. Since graduation she has had local employment. Mr. Stanhope was graduated from Foxcroft academy in the class of 1937 and from the Bentley school of accounting and finance in Boston in 1939. Immediately following graduation he accepted a position as accountant in the office of the Dover Motor company. The date of the wedding has not been announced.3 Engagement Announced

Elizabeth, at age 20, daughter of Henry Bean Smith and Alice Mabel Cross, married Murray Marsh Stanhope at age 22, son of Charles Nason Stanhope M. D. and Maude Hazel Marsh, on 20 July 1940 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine,
- DOVER-FOXCROFT July 21— An attractive home wedding was solemnized Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock when Miss Elizabeth G. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Smith of Dover-Foxcroft became the bride of Murray M. Stanhope at the home of the bride groom’s parents Dr. and Mrs. Charles N. Stanhope, South street. The Rev. Heibert R. Livingston, pastor of the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational church read the double ring service. The couple were attended by Miss Barbara Stanhope the bridegroom's only sister, and Cleon Smith the brlde’a onty brother. The ceremony was performed before a bank of greens Interspersed with rod roses with baskets of colorful garden flower used about the living rooms. The bride wore a gown of white mousseline de sole fashioned with square neck and puffed sleeves with a slight train. Her full length veil a family heirloom was caught back with a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a bridal bouquet of lilies. Her bridesmaid wore white organdy with navy dots and carried an arm bouquet of American beauty roses. The bride’s mother wore pale green crepe with a corsage of talisman roses, while the bridegroom's mother was gowned in black net with red roses. Following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served In the dining room the color scheme of the floral display here being yellow and blue The flower arrangements were in charge of Leslie VanAiken local florist. The bride's cake was made by Mrs. John A. Marsh Miss Effie M. Stanhope presided at the punch bowl. The bride's gift to her bridesmaid was a wide gold link bracelet and the bridegroom's gift to the best man was a leather billfold. The bride was graduated from Foxcrofty academy in the class of 1938 and since graduation has been employed locally. The bridegroom was graduated from Foxcroft academy in 1937 and from the Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in Boston in 1939. Immediately following graduation he accepted a position as accountant for the Dover Motor company. The wedding party included Mr. and Mrs. A Wendell Anderson of New York city, Miss Effie Stanhope of Saugus, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Forrest B. Marsh of Bangor, Miss June Burrlll of Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. J Eric Love, Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Smith and son Cleon, John W. Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh, Miss Barbara Stanhope and Dr. and Mrs. C. N. Stanhope. The bridal couple left for a short wedding trip to Boston and vicinity. They will be at home after August at their apartment at 49 South street. Clipping location on The Bangor Daily News page 11.4,5 Elizabeth Wed at Smith Foxcroft Becomes Bride of Murray M Stanhope in Home Ceremony

Elizabeth and Murray were The Dover Foxcroft Couples Club celebrated its first anniversary recently with a banquet at the Lancy House in Pittsfield with an attendance of 35 couples. The committee in charge included John and Ella Anderson, chairmen Earl and Blanche Gordon, George and Barbara Howard, Virgil and Dorothy Warren, on 19 April 1947.6
Elizabeth and Murray were This is an extract from the book, 'Biographies of Dover Foxcroft', by Frank W. Keniston. DTD 1948. The book is located in the 'Thompson Free Library', Dover Foxcroft, Maine.
MURRAY M. STANHOPE, office manager, Dover Motor Co., was b in Portland Jan. 9, 1918, and is the s of Charles N. Stanhope, M. D., and Maude Marsh Stanhope. He m Elizabeth G. Smith, who was b to Henry B. and Alice Cross Smith in Dover-Foxeroft July 24, 1919. Both are g of Foxcroft Academy, and he also g from the Bentley School of Accounting, Boston. They have one d, Betty Jane, b in Dover-Foxcroft Aug. 21, 1946.circa 1948 at Maine.7
Elizabeth died on 12 January 2009, at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, at age 89,8,9 and was buried at Dover Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.10


Family | Murray Marsh Stanhope b. 9 Jan 1918, d. 30 Jan 2011 |
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Last Edited | 11 Dec 2022 |
Citations
- [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 B, line 93.
- [S36] Unknown author, A collection of items, Record Type: Photographs, Subject: Signatures or (Graffiti), The information was from a scrapbook created by June (Burrill) Smith holding the newspaper clipping. The clipping was of her engagement to Murray Marsh Stanhope.
- [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News Bangor, Maine 01 Jan 1940, Mon Page 18.
- [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number:
Bride Name: Smith Elizabeth G Bride Town/State: Dover Foxcroft, ME Groom Name: Stanhope Murray M Groom Town/State: Dover Foxcroft,ME Date of Marriage: Saturday July 20, 1940. - [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 22 Jul 1940, Mon Page 11.
- [S181] Unknown author, First Anniversary Observed By Club: First Anniversary Observed By Club, Section C, Page Ten.
- [S198] Compiler: Frank W. Keniston, Biographies of Dover Foxcroft, This is from the book, 'Dover Foxcroft Biographies', and may be found in Thompson Free Library, Dover Foxcroft, Maine.
- [S37] Betty Jane(Stanhope) Meader, E - Mail from Betty Jane Meader, Recipient: compiler, Author E-mail: e-mail address, E-mail received from Betty Jane, January 12, 2009 6:49 AM.
- [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Information from her Obituary.
- [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 33294199.
- [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Foxcroft (town), Maine, Sheet 9 B, line 64 thru 69.
- [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 B, line 90 thru 93.
- [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 14 A, line 8 thru 11.
- [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The obituary was listed in the BDN paper format and online.
- [S37] Betty Jane(Stanhope) Meader, E - Mail from Betty Jane Meader, Recipient: compiler, Author E-mail: e-mail address, This information is from Betty Jane.
- [S194] Nancy Stanhope, E-Mail from Nancy Stanhope, Recipient: compiler, Author E-mail: Nancy Stanhope, This information is from Nancy Stanhope, 05 Jul 2006.
Ella J. Smith1
F, b. circa 1853, d. 22 March 1862
Father | Nicholas Smith1 b. 22 Jan 1824, d. 12 Jun 1904 |
Mother | Nancy A. Dove1 b. c May 1830, d. 21 Jan 1899 |
Reference: 4266.
Ella J. Smith, daughter of Nicholas Smith and Nancy A. Dove, was born circa 1853.1
Ella died on 22 March 18621,2 and was buried at Chadbourne Cemetery, Harmony, Somerset, Maine.2
Ella J. Smith, daughter of Nicholas Smith and Nancy A. Dove, was born circa 1853.1
Ella died on 22 March 18621,2 and was buried at Chadbourne Cemetery, Harmony, Somerset, Maine.2

Last Edited | 20 Dec 2017 |
Citations
- [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., Harmony, Maine, Page 43, line 36.
- [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 40730433.
- [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., Harmony, Maine, Page 43, line 32 thru 38; There was no day or month documented.
Ellen June Smith1
F, b. 23 August 1945
Father | Cleon Moses Smith1 b. 5 Mar 1917, d. 12 Mar 1989 |
Mother | June Elizabeth Burrill1 b. 29 Jun 1918, d. 30 Oct 1992 |
Relationship | Sister of Dianne Elizabeth Smith |
Ellen June Smith, daughter of Cleon Moses Smith and June Elizabeth Burrill, was born on 23 August 1945 at Maine.1
Ellen was Ellen was in a 'Minstrel Show'. The available picture shows, Left to Right - Judith McArdle, Ellen Smith, Pamela Fairbrother, Gloria Cole and Bonnie Blood circa 1951 at Maine.2
Ellen was awarded circa 13 June 1964;
Ellen, at age 18, daughter of Cleon Moses Smith and June Elizabeth Burrill, married Ronald Emerson Thomas at age 19, son of Charles Hubbard Thomas and Gladys H. Emerson, on 18 July 1964 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.4,5,6
Ellen June Smith and Ronald Emerson Thomas were divorced on 1 December 1993.7
See pictures: The Picture Collection May be viewed By Left-Clicking on This Link.
Ellen was Ellen was in a 'Minstrel Show'. The available picture shows, Left to Right - Judith McArdle, Ellen Smith, Pamela Fairbrother, Gloria Cole and Bonnie Blood circa 1951 at Maine.2


Ellen was awarded circa 13 June 1964;
- The Husson College award, a medal, is an annual award made to a member of the senior class whose ability, character, citizenship, attitude, industry, and promise are considered superior by the business teacher, and was given Ellen June Smith.3

Ellen, at age 18, daughter of Cleon Moses Smith and June Elizabeth Burrill, married Ronald Emerson Thomas at age 19, son of Charles Hubbard Thomas and Gladys H. Emerson, on 18 July 1964 at Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.4,5,6

Ellen June Smith and Ronald Emerson Thomas were divorced on 1 December 1993.7
See pictures: The Picture Collection May be viewed By Left-Clicking on This Link.
Family | Ronald Emerson Thomas b. 5 Jul 1945, d. 1 Jul 2019 |
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Last Edited | 9 Jan 2022 |
Citations
- [S5] Unknown author, Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Family knowladge.
- [S32] Compiler: Alice (Cross) Smith, Alice's Scrapbook, This information is from a collection of clippings and pictures gathered by Alice Mabel (Cross) Smith. In addition, the original photo is from Ellen (Smith) Thomas. The picture shows Left to Right - Judith McArdle, Ellen Smith, Pamela Fairbrother, Gloria Cole and Bonnie Blood.
- [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 13 Jun 1964, Sat Page 10.
- [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number: 4120
Bride Name: Smith Ellen J.; Bride Town/State: Groom Name: Thomas Ronald E.; Groom Town/State: Date of Marriage: July , 1964; Certificate 4120. - [S25] Compiler: June (Burrill) Smith, Collection of Items, Information from Copy of invitation.
- [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 23 Jul 1964, Thu Page 9.
- [S236] Unknown author, Court Probate Records, Information found in Book 2727, Page 016.
- [S36] Unknown author, A collection of items, Record Type: Photographs, Subject: Signatures or (Graffiti), A 'Birthday Book' located at present at Guard Point.
Elmira A. Smith1
F, b. 1878
Father | Isaiah D. Smith1 b. 21 Jun 1827, d. 8 Sep 1908 |
Mother | Cordelia Higgins1 b. c 1839 |
Relationships | 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Dianne Elizabeth Smith 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Ellen June Smith |
Last Edited | 21 Jan 2019 |
Citations
- [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., Mapleton, Maine, Page 10, line 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., Mapleton, Maine, Page 10, line 8 thru 13.
Elsie Maria Smith1
F, b. 7 December 1888, d. 1973
Father | Charles A. Smith2 b. Jun 1862, d. 1934 |
Mother | Eva P. Preston2 b. Apr 1870, d. 1949 |
Elsie Maria Smith, daughter of Charles A. Smith and Eva P. Preston, was born on 7 December 1888 at Plantation 14, Washington, Maine.1,2,3
Elsie, at age 19, daughter of Charles A. Smith and Eva P. Preston, married Willis Raymond Smith, son of Benjamin Lincoln Smith and Margaret Bridgham, on 18 December 1907 at Edmunds, Washington, Maine.1
Elsie died in 19734 and was buried at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Washington, Maine.5
Elsie, at age 19, daughter of Charles A. Smith and Eva P. Preston, married Willis Raymond Smith, son of Benjamin Lincoln Smith and Margaret Bridgham, on 18 December 1907 at Edmunds, Washington, Maine.1
Elsie died in 19734 and was buried at Marion Cemetery, Marion, Washington, Maine.5

Family | Willis Raymond Smith b. c 1871, d. 1945 |
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Last Edited | 12 Dec 2022 |
Citations
- [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Marriage.
- [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., Plantation 14, Maine, Sheet 5 A, line 34.
- [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Record of Birth.
- [S27] Unknown author, Marker in Cemeteries, Record Type: Headstone at cemetery, Name Of Person: Name on Headstone, Information Inscribed on headstone.
- [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 40247300.
- [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., Plantation 14, Maine, Sheet 5 A, line 31 thru 35.
- [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., Marion, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 41 thru 43.
- [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Marion, Maine, Sheet 12 A, line 31 thru 35.
- [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 17 thru 23.
- [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 14 thru 17.
- [S9] Unknown author, General Newspaper Items: Varied, Location: Varied, Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 14 Oct 1973, Sun Page 30.
- [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 19.
- [S22] Census of the United States, 1930 Fifteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1930 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 20.
- [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 15.
- [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 16.
- [S14] Bureau of the Census United States of America, 1940 Federal Census, Record Type: Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, Marion, Maine, Sheet 1 A, line 17.