Vivian Bernice Crockett1

F, b. circa 1909
FatherLester Prentiss Crockett b. 12 Sep 1881, d. 29 Dec 1918
MotherViva Blanche Rogers1 b. 29 Aug 1885, d. Oct 1966
Relationships4th cousin of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
4th cousin of Ellen June Smith
     Vivian Bernice Crockett, daughter of Lester Prentiss Crockett and Viva Blanche Rogers, was born circa 1909 at Maine.2,1

Census

     Vivian Bernice Crockett appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine in the household of her parents, Lester and Viva.3

     Vivian Bernice Crockett appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine in the household of her mother Viva.4
Last Edited14 Aug 2018

Citations

  1. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Ellsworth, Maine, Sheet 4 B, line 100.
  2. [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., Ellsworth, Maine, Sheet 9 B, line 68.
  3. [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., Ellsworth, Maine, Sheet 9 B, line 65 thru 70.
  4. [S23] Census of the United States, 1920 Fourteenth United States Federal Census [database on-line], Record Type: 1920 Federal Census, Location: Washington, D.C., Ellsworth, Maine, Sheet 4 B, line 98 thru 100 and Sheet 5 A, line 1 and 2.

Florence E. Crommett1

F, b. May 1856
     Florence E. Crommett was born in May 1856.2

     Florence, at age 21, married Charles C. Judkins, son of Alonzo J. Judkins and Aurilla Maletha Lambert, on 5 November 1877 Unknown GEDCOM info: 05 NOV 1877.1

Family

Charles C. Judkins b. Nov 1857
Last Edited1 Jan 2018

Citations

  1. [S43] Unknown author, FamilySearch, Url: https://familysearch.org, 'Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907,' index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F4FH-QZV : accessed 24 Jan 2014), Charles C. Judkins and Florence E. Cromett, 05 Nov 1877; GS Film number: 10826.
  2. [S187] Susan Hesketh, E Mail Message from Susan Hesketh, Recipient: John Van Dyke, Address: e-mail address, Author E-mail: Susan Hesketh, E-mail was dated: September 10, 2008 7:41 AM.

Frank William Crosby1

M, b. April 1883, d. 8 January 1961
     Frank William Crosby was born in April 1883 at Piscataquis, Maine.2

     Frank, at age 30, married Helen Ruth Lee at age 20, daughter of Nehemiah Lee and Louise Kate Stone, on 25 June 1913 at Bradford, Penobscot, Maine.1

     Frank William Crosby died on 8 January 1961 at East Millinocket, Penobscot, Maine, at age 77. Unknown GEDCOM info: 08 JAN 19613 and was buried at East Millinocket Cemetery, East Millinocket, Penobscot, Maine.2

     Frank William Crosby
'One of seven children born to farmer William Smith Crosby and his wife, Abigail Trickey in Orneville, Maine, 'Grandpa Frank' became a river driver and later a mill worker for the Great Northern Paper Company. He eloped with his next-door neighbor, Helen Ruth Lee of Bradford, Maine, with whom he had nine children. Devoutly religious in later life and a true patriarch of our branch of the Crosby clan.2'

Family

Helen Ruth Lee b. 18 Mar 1893, d. 7 Sep 1979
Child
Last Edited13 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number:
    Bride Name: Lee Helen R.; Bride Town/State: Bradford, ME
    Groom Name: Crosby Frank W.; Groom Town/State: Old Town, ME
    Date of Marriage: Wednesday June 25, 1913.
  2. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 6976499.
  3. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial# 6976499.
  4. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, This information is from the obituary in the BDN dated 17 February 2006.

Gordon L Crosby1

M, b. 26 December 1914, d. 16 February 2006
FatherFrank William Crosby1 b. Apr 1883, d. 8 Jan 1961
MotherHelen Ruth Lee1 b. 18 Mar 1893, d. 7 Sep 1979
     Gordon L Crosby, son of Frank William Crosby and Helen Ruth Lee, was born on 26 December 1914 at Howland, Maine.1

     Gordon L Crosby died on 16 February 2006 at Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, at age 91. Unknown GEDCOM info: 16 FEB 2006.1

Obituary

BANGOR and EAST MILLINOCKET - Gordon L. Crosby, 91, died Feb. 16, 2006, at a Bangor hospital. He was born Dec. 26, 1914, in Howland, the son of Frank and Helen (Lee) Crosby. Gordon worked at the Great Northern Paper Company in East Millinocket until his retirement, after which he relocated to the Bangor area. He was a member of the Abundant Life Church of Bangor. He is survived by a son, Donald Crosby and his wife, Jeannette, of East Millinocket; four grandchildren, Donna, Wayne, Mark and Lila; two brothers, Sheldon and Lyndon, both of East Millinocket; three sisters, Ferne Stanley of Medway, Gwendolyn Serafin of South Windsor, Conn. and Colleen Williams of Lisbon, Conn; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Rd., Lincoln. Funeral services will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Darren Farmer, senior pastor at Abundant Life Church, officiating. Spring interment will be in East Millinocket Cemetery. For an online register book, please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com.2
Last Edited5 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, This information is from the obituary in the BDN dated 17 February 2006.
  2. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 17 Feb 2006, Fri Page 22.

Alice Mabel Cross1,2

F, b. 7 September 1891, d. 15 January 1964
FatherMoses S. Cross1 b. 30 Dec 1856, d. 29 Mar 1931
MotherMary Elizabeth Pratt1 b. 18 Dec 1854, d. 11 Dec 1930
RelationshipsGrandmother of Dianne Elizabeth Smith
Grandmother of Ellen June Smith
Alice Mabel Cross, wife of Henry Bean Smith
     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 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 D. 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 Mabel Cross 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

Census

     Alice Mabel Cross appeared on the 1900 Federal Census in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of her parents, Moses and Mary.16

     Alice Mabel Cross appeared on the 1910 Federal Census in Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine in the household of her parents, Moses and Mary.17

     Alice and Henry appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 15 January 1920. He listed his work as salesman in retail groceries. They lived (were renting) on Summer Street. Their children, Elizabeth Gertrude and Cleon Moses, and a 1st cousin, with his wife, Harry A. and Hazel Hattie were listed as living with them.18

     Alice and Henry appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 18 April 1930. He worked as a farmer and owned their home valued at $2500.00 Their children, Elizabeth Gertrude and Cleon Moses were listed as living with them.19

     Alice and Henry appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine, enumerated 26 April 1940. Henry owned his farm, valued at $3500.00. The census indicated Henry completed the eighth grade and Alice two years of high school. Their children, Cleon Moses and Elizabeth Gertrude were listed as living with them. As an item of interest, a dollar in 1940 would equal $18.90 in the year 2019. A $1.87 half gallon of milk in 2019 would have cost $.11 cents in 1940.20

Family

Henry Bean Smith b. 21 Sep 1887, d. 3 Apr 1982
Children

Obituary

ALICE C SMITH

DOVER-FOXCROFT - Mrs. Alice C. Smith, 72, died Wednesday night at her home on East Main Street after several months illness. She was born here September 7, 1891, daughter of Moses and Lizzie (Pratt) Cross. She is survived by her husband, Henry B; a son, Cleon M; a daughter Mrs. Murray M. Stanhope all of Dover-Foxcroft; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two nephews. She attended Foxcroft Academy and was a former member of Central Grange. Funeral services will be at 2 p. m., Saturday, at Lary Funeral Home, the Rev. John W. Melsner officiating. Spring burial will be in the Lee Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m.21
Last Edited11 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Birth Record.
  2. [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 3 A, line 35.
  3. [S34] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Records, Record Type: Marriage Certificate, This information is from Henry B. marriage certificate.
  4. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Bride Name: Cross Alice M.; Bride Town/State: Foxcroft, ME
    Groom Name: Smith Henry B.; Groom Town/State: Dover, ME
    Date of Marriage: Saturday January 1, 1916.
  5. [S34] Unknown author, Dover Foxcroft Town Records, Record Type: Marriage Certificate, Copy from Dover-Foxcroft Town Office.
  6. [S30] Unknown author, Ancestry Web Site, Url: http://www.ancestry.com, Information from Copy of Marriage Record.
  7. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 05 Jan 1916, Wed Page 2.
  8. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, The Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 07 Jan 1916, Fri Page 7.
  9. [S26] Unknown author, Probate Records, A document obtained from the Piscataquis County Probate court was established to assign a Guardian for Caroll Knowlton.
  10. [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.
  11. [S247] Alice (Cross) Smith, Alice (Cross) Smith's Scrapbook, This information is from a collection of clippings and pictures gathered by Alice Mabel (Cross) Smith. This was from a letter posted in Alice's scrapbook.
  12. [S25] Compiler: June (Burrill) Smith, Collection of Items, Photo is from June's collection.
  13. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine) 13 Mar 1962, Tue Page 12.
  14. [S6] Unknown author, Maine State Archives, Certificate Number: 6400736 Last Name: Smith; First Name: Alice; Middle Name: C Date of Death: Wednesday, January 15, 1964 Town of Death: Dover-Foxcroft Age at Death: 72 Years.
  15. [S63] Unknown author, Find A Grave web site, Url: http://www.findagrave.com, Find A Grave Memorial # 30917708.
  16. [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., Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 3 A, line 32 thru 35.
  17. [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., Foxcroft (town), Maine, Page 18 B, line 66 thru 68.
  18. [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.
  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., Dover Foxcroft, Maine, Sheet 16 B, line 90 thru 93.
  20. [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.
  21. [S31] Bangor Daily News, Obituaries: Obituary, Url: www.bangornews.com, Bangor Daily News (Bangor, Maine ) 17 Jan 1964, Fri Page 26.
  22. [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 66.
  23. [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.
 
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