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     Lynette Gail Barnes and David S. Thomas were engaged on 26 September 1964 at Maine;

LYNETTE GAIL BARNES

MR AND MRS LINWOOD J BARNES of Dover-Foxcroft have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lynnette Gail to David S. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas also of Dover-Foxcroft. Miss Barnes is a 1964 graduate cf Foxcroft Academy and is employed at Union Mutual Life Ins Company, in Portland, Mr Thomas graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1962. He has served in the US Army and is employed by Cooper-Weymouth in Stratford, Conn. A November wedding Is planned.¹

     Lynette, married David S. Thomas, son of Charles Hubbard Thomas and Gladys H. Emerson, on 1 November 1964 at Maine

Thomas-Barnes Rites Unite Couple At Dover-Foxcroft

DOVER-FOXCROFT Miss Lynette Barnes and David Thomas exchanged wedding vows, November 28, in a 2 p. m. ceremony, solemnized, here, at the United Baptist Church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Linwood J. Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Thomas, all reside at Dover-Foxcroft. The Rev. Raymond C. Wixson officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a floor length bouffant gown of Chantilly lace, the skirt complemented with a redingote effect of taffeta edged in lace. Her veil of imported illusion was held by a crown of simulated pearls tipped with crystals. She carried a white Bible with yellow Sweetheart roses. Mr. Barnes gave his daughter in matrimony. Mrs. Marlene Thomas, sister of the bride, as matron of honor, wore a yellow cocktail dress of sheer yellow nylon over yellow taffeta and a head-piece of hairbraid and pearls. The four bridesmaids were the Misses Josephine Barnes, sister of the bride, Irene Tumosa, Nori Bradbury and Cathy Thomas, sister of the bridegroom. Their gowns were similar to the matron of honors except the overdresses were of aqua sheer. The matron of honor carried a cascade of yellow and bronze poms, while the bridesmaids carried yellow and aqua carnations. Best man was James Levensalor and ushers were Stuart Thomas, Daniel Barnes, Gerald Thomas, James Thomas, Paul Thomas and Charles Barnes. Flower girls were Holly and Loralee Barnes whose pink frocks were styled with velvet bodices and nylon over taffeta skirts. The reception was held at the Central Grange Hall where silver and white streamers with wedding bells were used as dec oration. Mrs. Arlene Thompson, aunt of the bridegroom, and Miss Barbara Dean served punch. Mrs. Frances Conley served the wedding cake. The couple left on a wedding trip, the bride wearing a red suede suit. They are at home at 17 Davis Street, Dover-Foxcroft. The couple are graduates of Foxcroft Academy. The bride has been employed at Union Mutual Life Insurance Company at Portland. The bridegroom is employed by the Dover Motor Company.^2,3

     Mary, married Sergeant John Hoyt.¹

     Abby E. Barrows, daughter of Joel L. Barrows and Matilda (?), was born circa 1854.¹

     Abby E. Barrows died in March 1855¹ and was buried at Dover Cemetery, Dover Foxcroft, Piscataquis, Maine.¹

     Abigail Barrows, daughter of Ephraim Barrows and Charlotte Churchill, was born on 15 July 1787 at Hebron, Kennebec, Maine.^1,2

     Abigail, at age 26, daughter of Ephraim Barrows and Charlotte Churchill, married Reuben Chandler at age 21 on 19 September 1813.^1,3

     Abigail died at age 80, on 17 May 1868,⁴ and was buried at Pleasant Pond Cemetery, Sumner, Oxford, Maine.⁴

     Benjamin Barrows, son of Ephraim Barrows and Charlotte Churchill, was born on 2 September 1792 at Hebron, Maine.¹