Sawyer, Schofield, Sedgley, & Selberg

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Don Taylor

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 130
Photo Friday
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the individual therein.[ii] Ultimately, my goal is to reunite the photos with family members who may have never seen the image.

Beatrice Sedgley, Student Nurse, Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary, circa 1934

The envelope this negative was in says, “Beatrice Sedgley, Me Eye & Ear Infirmary #53.”

Photo of Beatrice Sedgley, Student Nurse, Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary, Portland, ME

Beatrice Sedgley, Student Nurse, Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary, Portland, ME

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Beatrice Sedgley as a student nurse at 79 Bramhall (Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary)
  • The 1940 US Census lists Beatrice Sedley, the 23-year-old daughter of Pearl & Florence Sedley living in Brunswick, Maine. Beatrice is a trained nurse.
  • Later in 1940, Beatrice married Hugo Joseph Sandelin.

I am confident this photo is of Beatrice Arlene Sedgley, born 30 Sep 1916, taken about 1934, when she attended nursing school at the Maine Eye & Ear Infirmary.

Ancestry has 15 public trees that refer to Beatrice Arlene Sedgley. Family Search has profile GZ63-GSP for Beatrice Sedley, daughter of Pearl and Florence (Loon) Sedgley. I have uploaded a photo of Beatrice to her Family Search Memories.

Confirmed to be Beatrice by a grandchild.

Ernestine Selberg, circa 1935.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. E. S. Selberg, 66 Devon St # 752.”

Photo of Ernestine Selberg, circa 1935 (age 2)

Ernestine Selberg, circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Ernest L and Katherine E Selberg living at 66 Devon. Also at that address is Philip G Selberg. Several other Selbergs are living nearby at 62 Devon.
  • The 1940 US Census lists Earnest L and Katherine E Selberg living at 82 Devon Street. With them are two children, six-year-old Ernestine and three-year-old Ernest.
  • The S. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Swedish American Church Records, 1800-1947 show Ernestine Marie Selberg, daughter of Ernest Selberg, was born on 18 Dec 1934.
  • If Ernestine had been born in December 1934, she would have been five during the 1940 Census. However, other records indicate she was born in 1933.

I am sure this photo was taken of Ernestine Marie Selberg, born 18 Dec 1933, when she was about two years old.

I have not found Earnestine in any Ancestry public trees. However, her father, Ernest L Selberg, is in 20 public Ancestry trees. Family Search has profile GCPV-8S4 for Ernestine M Selberg. I uploaded a photo of Ernestine to her Family Search Memories.

Gladys E Sawyer (née Pride), circa 1935.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Gladys E Sawyer, 20 Pennell Ave #769.”

Photo of Gladys E Sawyer (née Pride), circa 1935.

Gladys E Sawyer (née Pride), circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1940 US Census Lists Stephen and Gladys Sawyer living at 20 Pennell Ave. With them is their 14-year-old daughter Florence.
  • Ancestry Family Trees suggest this would be Gladys Eola Sawyer (née Pride), born on 4 July 1897.

The woman in this photo appears to be in her mid-30s, suggesting it is Gladys. As such, I believe this photo to be of Gladys Eola Sawyer (née Pride) taken about 1935.

Ancestry has 23 public trees that refer to Gladys Eola Pride. Family Search has profile M585-G7F  or Gladys. I uploaded a photo of Gladys to her Family Search Memories.

Lawrence Sawyer, Jr., circa 1934.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Lawrence Sawyer, 74 Woodmont Ave #155.”

Photo of Lawrence Sawyer, Jr., circa 1934 (age 1)

Lawrence Sawyer, Jr., circa 1934.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Lawrence W and Alice E Lawrence living at 74 Woodmont.
  • The 1940 US Census lists Lawrence and Alice Sawyer living at 106 Parsons Rd. Living with them is their seven-year-old son, Lawrence, Jr.
  • The S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, indicates that Lawrence White Sawyer, Jr. was born on 19 Dec 1932, to Lawrence W and Alice (Crosby) Sawyer in Portland, Maine.

I am confident this photo is of Lawrence taken in 1934 when he was about a year old.

Ancestry has five public trees that refer to Lawrence White Sawyer (1932-2007). Family Search does not appear to have a profile for Lawrence Junior, but his parents are listed. I uploaded a photo of Lawrence, Jr., to Dead Fred.

Virginia Schofield, circa 1936. 

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Margaret Scofield, 59 Maine Ave, #1047.”

Photo of Virginia Schofield, circa 1936 (age 8)

Virginia Schofield, circa 1936.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1940 US Census lists Louis and Margaret E Schofield living at 59 Maine Ave, Portland, Maine. Two daughters, Margaret A (age 20) and Virginia E (age 12), live with them.

Based on the Photo Number (#1047), this photo was taken in 1936. Margaret would be about 16, and Virginia about eight. This photo appears to be of a young girl eight to 10 years old; as such, I believe this to be Virginia.

Ancestry has five public trees that refer to Virginia E Schofield (1927-1999). Family Search does not appear to have a profile for Virginia, so I uploaded a photo of Virginia to Dead Fred.

One Researcher indicates this is not Virginia E “Betty” Schofield. I will revisit this identification in the future.

Conclusion

  • I identified all five Three have Family Search profiles, so I uploaded their images to their Family Search Memories. Two did not have Family Search profiles, so I uploaded their photos to Dead Fred.

I will love to hear your reaction if any of these photos are of your family member. Especially if this photo is of a loved one for whom you hadn’t seen this photograph before.

Due to software limitations, the images uploaded to Family Search, Dead Fred, and Flickr have higher quality than those linked here.

For all postings of the Ethel Wight Collection, please see here.

Endnotes

[i] The Wight Studio was in Portland, Maine. Many thanks to Ethel Wight’s family for access to and permission to use the collection of their great aunt.

[ii] These images were converted to positives using a lightbox, a Nikon camera and computer software.

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Nelson Barnes in Elmira?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Don Taylor

Is he my Nelson Barnes?

Roberts Research
Roberts-Barnes Line
In the News
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.“In the News” is my reporting of discovered newspaper articles and advertising regarding ancestors I am researching. NYS Historic Newspapers is one of my favorite websites. I am trying to see if my grandmother, Madonna Montran (aka Donna Montran, Donna Darling, Donna Clark, & Donna Kees), has a new article posted from her time in New York. I also like to occasionally find out if another ancestor of mine might be in the NYS Historic Newspapers. Today, I took a look for Nelson Barnes, my 2nd great-grandfather.

Nelson was born in 1816 in Broome County, New York. He married Mercy Elizabeth Taft on 31 October 1939 in New York. He and Mercy moved to Sullivan County, Indiana, before 1842. So my search criteria were Nelson Barnes (words within five words of each other), after 1815, and before 1843.

My Search of NYS Historic newspapers found 18 results. Fourteen of them were false hits, but four were of interest. They related to two instances of letters remaining in the post office.

The first was on 14 October 1823. My Nelson was only about seven years old in 1823. It is unlikely he was in Monroe County. The second instance was a Nelson Barnes, whose mail was at Elmira, NY. My Nelson was 22 when the mail went undelivered. He married shortly after that, so the idea that Nelson was in or near Elmira is possible.

The information found in newspapers often raises questions and more areas for research areas, and this is no exception. Indeed, I’ve known there were other Nelson Barneses, one in Steuben County, NY, and another in Delaware County. Does this mean there was another Nelson Barnes in Tioga County, or did my Nelson live there for a while? I still haven’t found Nelson in the 1840 Census. Finding him possibly in Tioga County could lead to greater understanding of his migration to Indiana.

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Donna Darling Collection – Part 96

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Don Taylor

Two clippings and three photos

Treasure Chest Thursday
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.For this week’s Treasure Chest Thursday, I’m looking at two clippings and three photos from two pages of the Donna Darling Collection.

Clipping 1

First is a clipping showing that Donna Darling Revue played at the Liberty Theater. The clipping did not include a date or a location.

Image of a newspaper clipping showing Donna Darling playing at the Liberty Theatre. show.

Clipping showing Liberty Theatre show.

Bright Show is Promised for Saturday

Liberty Offers Much Variety in Vaudeville Bill Coming This Week; Beauty of Note Booked

SOMETHING entertaining in vaudeville is promised by the Liberty theatre Saturday night. The management makes this report of the show:

“Recollections of famous beauty contests are revived with the presentation of the Donna Darling Revue, the headline act. Miss Darling was the winner of the Madison Square Garden beauty competition in New York city a few years ago and was afterwards featured in musical comedy. Others in this exceptional cast are Sammy Clark, the Juvenile Komik, Barring and Lazur and Hal Dixon who present a routine of songs and dances interspersed with comedy. Special stage settings and beautiful costumes enhance the beauty of the act, making it one of song, dance and fun.

“Billy Curtis,” a song writer….

I’ve encountered Babe Berring and Steve Lazur before.[i] However, I know virtually nothing about them outside of their being part of Donna’s 1926 revue.

It is always great to find the exact clipping in an online newspaper. It confirmed the location and date of Donna’s revue. In this case, Newspapers.Com includes the same clipping from page two of the Morning Olympian (Olympia, WA) dated Friday, 12 Nov 1926. That clipping proves the show was performed in Olympia, Washington, on November 13th.

Key features:

  • The venue is the Liberty Theater – “Direction Pacific Northwest Theaters, Inc.
  • The bill included five “Orpheum Jr. Circuit” shows.
  • The Donna Darling Revue included Sammy Clark, [Babe] Barring, [Steve] Lazur, and Hal Dixon.
  • Also on bill
    • Billy Curtis and Lou Lawrence in “Is This the Custom.”

 

Clipping 2

The second clipping shows the Donna Darling Revue played at the Rivoli Theater. No date nor location is included.

Newspaper clipping showing that Donna Darling played at the Rivoli theatre with Sammy Clark.Donna Darling Revue Crest of Rivoli Bill

Sammy Clark, the “anesthetic dancer” with the Donna Darling Revue, is the brightest spot on the Rivoli bill this week. Sammy is one of those untamed spirits who dance for the pure joy of expression. His costume, a cloud of pink unmentionables, is peculiarly fit for his wild spirit.

Donna Darling herself is a pretty miss with a nice voice for ballads. The rest of the company consists of an excellent pair of dancers and a whistling comedian. It is a clever act, and well staged.

Curtis and Lawrence….

This is likely a clipping from Donna’s show at Grants Pass or Portland, Oregon. Both cities had theaters named Rivoli[ii]. On Tuesday, November 1st, Donna was in Chico, California. Grant’s Pass is only about 30 miles from Medford, where she played on November 3rd. So the notion that she may have played Grants Pass on the 2nd makes sense. Likewise, the show played at the Rivoli theater in Portland from November 6th to the 8th. A review of the Portland papers at the time failed to find this article.

Key features:

  • The venue is the Rivoli Theater –
  • The bill included the movie “Laddie” and five “vaudeville shows:
    • Donna Darling Revue (with Sammy Clark).
    • Curtis and Lawrence in “Is That the Custom”
    • Morell and Elynor (roller skating)
    • Princess Winona
    • Zuhn and Dreis

Photo #1 – Donna & Two Men

Photo showing Donna Darling with two young men, certainly brothers, possibly twins.

Donna Darling with two young men.

This photo shows Donna with two young men—certainly brothers and possibly twins. I’ve seen photos of the two men previously with Russell as a child[iii], so the photo must be from 1929 or 1930.

Photo #2 – Donna & Wing Dress

Donna Darling in "wing dress."

Donna Darling in “wing dress”

This photo shows Donna in one of many costumes. I call it her “wing dress.” It is quite lovely.

Photo #3 – Sammy and Russell

Photo of Sammy "Clark" Amsterdam and his son, Russell Amsterdam (later Kees), circa 1934

Photo of Sammy and Russel.

This photo is of Sammy and Russell circa 1929. Although the picture is damaged and in bad shape, I like it because Sammy is showing great pleasure looking at his son.

Followup Actions

I set up alerts on Newspapers and Genealogy Bank and shortcuts to Newspaper Archives and Chronicling America to look for “Donna Darling” Rivoli regularly.

Sources

[i] See Donna Darling Collection – Part 91Donna Darling Collection – Part 91, Donna Darling Collection – Part 90, Donna Darling Collection – Part 89, Donna Darling Collection – Part 55, and Donna Darling Collection – Part 40.

[ii] Internet – Cinema Treasures – Search for “Rivoli” Theaters in Oregon: https://cinematreasures.org/theaters/united-states/oregon?q=Rivoli&status=all. Accessed 10 May 2023.

[iii] See Donna Darling Collection – Part 75 and Donna Darling Collection – Part 54.

 

 

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Galusha, Ryder, Salamone, Sawyer

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Don Taylor

Ethel Wight Collection – Part 129
Photo Friday
By Don Taylor

Photo of Don Taylor with cat Nasi.This week, for Photo Friday, I identify the people in five more envelopes from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection[i]. The envelopes typically contain the name of the person who paid for the photos, not necessarily of the individual portrayed in the image. As such, it is vital to analyze the pictures and information to identify the individual therein.[ii] Ultimately, my goal is to reunite the photos with family members who may have never seen the image.

 Elizabeth R Galusha, circa 1935.

The envelope this negative was in says, “Miss E. R. Galusha, Westbrook Junior Collage, Hersey Hall #615.”

Photo of Elizabeth R Galusha, circa 1935.

Elizabeth R Galusha, circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • A Portland Evening Express article dated June 6, 1935 (page six) ran an article about a Y. W. C. A. program held on the Westbrook Junior College campus that included a “Spirit of Spring: dance presented by Miss Elizabeth Galusha. A photo of Elizabeth in the paper appears to be of the same woman with long hair. Elizabeth was also connected with the Emerson-Mason School of the Dance. The Emerson-Mason School of the Dance was located at 73 Oak Street in Portland. The Ethel Wight studio was at 548½ Congress, only 194 feet away (per Google Maps).
  • The Bangor Daily News reported that James P Tanguay and Miss Elizabeth R Galusha of Philadelphia filed marriage intentions on July 2, Ancestry Public Trees indicate that they married on July 7, 1935.
  • Finally, photos of Elizabeth R Galusha appear to be photos of the same young woman.

I am confident this is a photo of Elizabeth R Galusha taken in 1935, when she was about 19 years old and probably just before her marriage to James Tanguay.

Ancestry has 15 public trees that refer to Elizabeth R Galusha (1916-1989). Family Search has profile GJZQ-3DZ for Elizabeth R Galusha, who married James Tanguay. I uploaded two photos of Elizabeth to her Family Search Memories.

Confirmed to be Elizabeth Galusha by a great-granddaughter.

Richard Scott Ryder, circa 1935.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Harry Ryder, 16 Elmwood St ℅ Mr. L. Way #484.”

Photo of Richard Scott Ryder, circa 1935 (age 3).

Richard Scott Ryder, circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Leslie S (and Julianna W) Way living at 16 Elmwood.
  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Harry C (and Alice S) Ryder living at 48 Allen Ave.
  • Ancestry Family Trees suggest This couple is Harry Clifford and Alice E (Way) Ryder. Alice has a brother, Leslie Scott Way. Finally, Alice and Harry had a son, Richard Scott Ryder born 12 Aug 1932.

I am sure this photo is of Richard Scott Ryder, about 1935, when he was about three years old. Unfortunately, the photo image isn’t great, but I understand that having a 3-year-old stay still for a photograph can be difficult.

Ancestry has 19 public trees that refer to Richard Scott Ryder. Family Search does not appear to have a profile for Richard. I uploaded a photo of Richard photo to Dead Fred.

Confirmed to be Richard Scott Ryder by a close family member.

 Carleen Sawyer & Marguerite Sawyer (née Weymouth), circa 1935.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Stanley Sawyer, 39 Congress St. #434.”

Photo of Carleen Sawyer, circa 1935 (age 1)

Carleen Sawyer, circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be these individuals.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Stanley D (and Marguerite) Sawyer living at 39 Congress.
  • The 1940 US Census lists D. Stanley & W. Marguerite Sawyer living at 76 Morning Street. They have a six-year-old daughter, Carleen.
  • Ancestry Family Trees suggest this is Carlene Una Sawyer, daughter of Stanley D and Marguerite (Weymouth) Sawyer. Carlene was born 2 Jan 1934 in Portland, Maine.

A second photo shows mother and daughter. Although the child is out of focus, the photo of Marguerite is acceptable.

Photo of Carleen Sawyer & Marguerite Sawyer (née Weymouth), circa 1935 (mother & daughter)

Carleen Sawyer & Marguerite Sawyer (née Weymouth), circa 1935.

Ancestry has five public trees that refer to Carleen Una Sawyer (1934-1995). Marguerite Sawyer (née Waymouth) appears in two Ancestry public trees. Family Search does not appear to have a profile for Carleen, however, Marguerite has Family Search profile L6YF-HYP. I uploaded a photo of Marguerite and the baby to Marguerite’s Family Search Memories and uploaded a photo of Carleen to Dead Fred.

Anne Salamone, circa 1935.

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Stella Salamone, 284 A Bracket St – Anna #709.”

Anne Salamone, circa 1935 (age 5).

Anne Salamone, circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Angelo J & Stella F Salamone living at 284a Bracket.
  • A 1983 Obituary for Angelo J Salamone indicated he was survived by his wife, Stella (Ingerowski) Salamone, a son Ralph, and two daughters Anne Andrews of Scarborough and Caroline Flaherty of Kennebunk.
  • Ancestry Family Trees suggest the father is Angelo John Salamone (1910-1982) and the mother is Stella Frances (Ingerowski) Salamone. Their daughter Anne Lois Salamone was born 23 November 1930 in Portland, Maine, and married Mark Richard Andrews in 1951.

I am confident this is Anne Lois Salamone about 1935 when she was about five years old.

Ancestry has five public trees that refer to Anne Lois Salamone (later Andrews). Family Search has profile G37W-KN6 for Anne. I uploaded a photo of Anne to her Family Search Memories.

Confirmed to be Anne by a grandniece.

Ralph Salamone, circa 1935

This negative envelope says, “Mrs. Stella Salamone, 284 A Bracket St – Anna #708.”

Photo of Ralph Salamone, circa 1935 (age 4)

Ralph Salamone, circa 1935.

Why I believe this to be the individual.

  • The 1935 Portland City Directory lists Angelo J & Stella F Salamone living at 284a Bracket.
  • A 1983 Obituary for Angelo J Salamone indicated he was survived by his wife, Stella (Ingerowski) Salamone, a son Ralph, and two daughters Anne Andrews of Scarborough and Caroline Flaherty of Kennebunk.
  • Ancestry Family Trees suggest the father is Angelo John Salamone (1910-1982) and the mother is Stella Frances (Ingerowski) Salamone. Their son, Ralph A Salamone was born 22 December 1931 in Portland, Maine.

I am confident this is a photo of Ralph A. Salamone about 1935 when he was about four years old.

Ancestry has three public trees that refer to Ralph A Salamone. Family Search does not appear to have a profile for Ralph, so I uploaded his photos to Dead Fred.

Confirmed to be Ralph by a granddaughter.

 Conclusion

  • I identified six individuals from five photo envelopes. Three have Family Search profiles, so I uploaded their images to their Family Search Memories. The other three did not have Family Search profiles, so I uploaded their photos to Dead Fred.

I will love to hear your reaction if any of these photos are of your family member. Especially if this photo is of a loved one for whom you hadn’t seen this photograph before.

Due to software limitations, the images uploaded to Family Search, Dead Fred, and Flickr may have higher quality than those linked here.

For all postings of the Ethel Wight Collection, please see here.

Endnotes

[i] The Wight Studio was in Portland, Maine. Many thanks to Ethel Wight’s family for access to and permission to use the collection of their great aunt.

[ii] These images were converted to positives using a lightbox, a Nikon camera and computer software.

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Ancestor Sketch – Harriet Marilla Robinson [Welch]

Posted on May 7, 2023 by Don Taylor

Welch-Harris Project
Welch-Robinson Line
By Don Taylor

When Harriet Marilla Robinson was born on 20 December 1861 in Limington, Maine, her father, David, was 24, and her mother, Malinda, was 23. She married Albert Wesley Welch in 1876. They had ten children in 15 years. She died on 14 December 1927, in Melrose, Massachusetts, at age 65 and was buried in Biddeford, Maine.

Harriet (Robinson) Welch (1861-1927) is found in 33 Ancestry Public Trees and is Family Search profile LZR9-TM8.

Welch/Harris – Ancestor #17

List of Grandparents

  • Grandfather: Robert Anthony Welch (1920-2007)
  • 1st Great-grandfather: Francis Asbury Welch (1887-1917)
  • 2nd Great-grandmother: Harriet Marilla Robinson (1861-1927)
  • 3rd Great-grandfather: David Boyd Robinson (1837-1916)

Birth

The United States was in turmoil when Malinda Jane (Huntress) Robinson was pregnant with her second child, Harriet Marilla. In April, the American Civil War began with the battle at Fort Sumter and Maine Regiments organizing to send young men to the fight. Harriet was born on 20 December 1861. She would grow up being known as Hattie.

Children of David and Malinda Robinson (Siblings of Hattie)

Name Born Married Died
Ellen Jane c. 1859 – 1873
Harriet Marilla 1861 Albert Wesley Welch 1927
Frank Leslie 1865 Carolina [LNU] 1925
Fred Oscar 1869 Helen Gladys Parker 1937
William Albert 1872 Annie Reid 1944
John Edwin 1879 Gertrude Louise Skimmings 1940

1870 Census

The 1870 Census found Hattie living with her parents, four siblings, and her grandmother, Dorcas Robinson. Her father, David, was a farmer.

Marriage

Hattie married Albert Wesley Welch in about 1877[1]. The couple had at least eight children, although they may have had ten.[2]

Children of Albert and Hattie Welch

Name Born Married Died
Helen May 1880 Frank Woodman 1954
Albert Chester 1881 Eva Clark 1956
Minnie Jean 1883 Harlan Trafton    –
Emma Belle 1884 Robert McFarland 1964
 [ FNU ] [3] c. 1886?   Bef. 1900
Francis Asbury 1887 Julie Daley 1929
 [FNU] [4] c. 1890?   Bef. 1900
Harold Lester 1892 Mary Eison 1960
William Robinson 1894 Beulah Eison 1950
LaForest Temple 1896 Hope Williams 1984

1880 Census

Albert & Hattie lived in Limerick during the 1880 Census, which was taken in June. Hattie was pregnant with Helen, who was born in July. Albert was farming.

1890s

In 1898, Hattie’s eldest child, Helen, married Frank Woodman. Albert & Hattie lived in Harpswell, Maine.

1900s

The 1900 census found Hattie as a “restaurant keeper” living in Brunswick, Maine. Her husband is a “brickmaster.” All of Hattie’s living children reside in the household. The eldest daughter, Helen, is a waitress, and her husband, Frank, is a law student. Sixteen-year-old Minnie is also a waitress. Frank and Harold are attending school.

In 1901, her eldest son, Albert Chester, married Eva Maria Clark.

Between 1901 and 1906, Hattie and Albert moved to the Wellington neighborhood of Medford, Massachusetts, as there were living there when daughter Emma married Robert McFarlane.

1910 Census

The 1910 Census shows Hattie lives with her daughter, Minnie Trafton, a lodging house keeper. Also in the household are two of Hattie’s sons, Harold & Willie. Hattie’s husband, Albert, lives in Boston, so it appears they were estranged.

1920 Census

In 1920, Hattie was living in Malden. Living with her is her 24-year-old son William, who is attending school. The census reports Hattie was Divorced, but I have not found a divorce record yet. Hattie’s (ex)husband was living in Biddeford, Maine, with his daughter, Emma, and her husband.

In December, Hattie’s (ex)husband died in Biddeford and was buried there.

Death/Burial, etc.

Harriet Marilla Welch (née Robinson) died on 14 December 1927 at the home of her daughter Minnie’s home in Melrose, Massachusetts. Her body was transported to her daughter Emma’s house in Biddeford, Maine. Rev. Royal Brown of Foss Street Methodist Church officiated the funeral service at Emma’s. Hattie was then buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Events by Location

  • Maine, Cumberland, Brunswick 1900-1901
  • Maine, Cumberland, Harpswell 1898
  • Maine, York, Biddeford   Burial
  • Maine, York, Kennebunkport (unknown years – per obituary)
  • Maine, York, Limerick     1870-1880
  • Maine, York, Limington  Birth.
  • Maine, York, Portland (unknown years – per obituary)
  • Massachusetts, Middlesex, Malden (Linden) 1921-1927-Death.
  • Massachusetts, Middlesex, Medford (Wellington)       1906
  • Massachusetts, Suffolk, Boston  1910-1913.

Conflicts

Birth Conflict

  • Harriet’s obituary indicates she was born on 20 December 1861 in South Limington.
  • William’s birth record and Emma’s and LeForest’s marriage records indicate Harriet was born in Limington.
  • Minnie’s birth record indicates her mother was born in Limerick, as does William’s marriage Record and her obituary that ran in the Portland Evening Express.
  • Finally, her son Howard’s marriage record indicates Hattie was born in Kennebunk, Maine.

Note that Limerick and Limington are two townships that border each other.

Further Actions / Follow-up

  • Search church records for evidence of Harriet’s birth.
  • Search for records of Harriet living in Kennebunkport, Maine.
  • Search for records of Harriet living in Portland, Maine.
  • Search for Minnie Jane (Welch) (Trafton) Couch’s death record.

Sources

  • 1870 Census, Family Search, 1870 – David Robinson – Limerick, York, Maine, Page 13. “United States Census, 1870”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6DH-8DS : 29 May 2021), David Robinson, 1870.
  • 1880 Census, Family Search, 1880 Census – Maine, York, Limerick – ED 197, Sheet 385B. “United States Census, 1880,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFQC-69T: 14 January 2022), Wesley Welch, Limerick, York, Maine, United States, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFQC-69T.
  • 1900 Census, 1900 – Albert W Welch. “United States Census, 1900”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMLD-FB4 : 9 March 2022), Albert W Welch, 1900.
  • 1910 Census (NARA, 1910), 1910 – Minnie I Trafton – Massachusetts, Suffolk, Boston Ward 11 ED1419
  • 1920 Census, Various, 1920 – Hattie M Welch. “United States Census, 1920”, database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MX1Q-GBQ : 1 February 2021), Hattie M Welch, 1920.
  • Biddeford Daily Journal (Biddeford, ME), Newspapers.com, Burial – Harriet Robinson Welch – 19 December 1927, Page 7, Column 7.
  • Biddeford-Saco Journal (Biddeford, Maine), Newspapers.com, Obituary – Harriet Robinson Welch – 15 December 1927, Page 2.
  • Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921, Family Search, Birth – Leforest Temple Welch – 1 May 1896 – Kennebunkport, Maine. “Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KC6S-X2P : 2 March 2021), Leforest Temple, 1 May 1896; citing Kennebunkport, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KC6S-X2P.
  • Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921, Family Search, Birth – Minnie Jane Welch – 23 April 1883. “Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HKQ-C13 : 2 March 2021), Minnie Jane Welch, 23 April 1883; citing Kennebunkport, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2HKQ-C13.
  • Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921, Family Search, Birth – William Robinson Welch – 14 June 1894 – Kennebunkport, York, ME. “Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KC6S-76V : 2 March 2021), William Robinson Welch, 14 June 1894; citing Kennebunkport, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
  • Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921, Family Search, Marriage – Frances Asbury Welch & Julia Anna Daley – 11 June 1917. “Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q24J-6MFZ : 2 March 2021), Frances Asbury Welch and Julia Anna Daley, 11 June 1917; citing Biddeford, York, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
  • Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921, Family Search, Marriage – Robert A McFarlane & Emma B Welch – 18 August 1906. “Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921,” database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q28Q-DK1Z : 22 July 2021), Robert A McFarlane and Emma B Welch, 18 August 1906; citing Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
  • Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915, Ancestry.com, Harlan Verne Trafton – Minnie Jeanette Welch – 22 February 1902. Medford, 1902 – Page 519 – Line 18 -.
  • New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947, Family Search, Albert C. Welch & Eva M. Clark – 1901. “New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947”, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLZP-82H : 1 August 2022), Albert C. Welch and Eva M. Clark, 1901.
  • New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947, Family Search, Harold L Welch & Mary Eison – 1912. “New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947”, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLZP-DM2 : 1 August 2022), Harold L. Welch and Mary Islon, 1912.
  • New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947, Family Search, Helen M. Welch & Frank W. Woodman – 1898. “New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947”, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FLFL-6YH : 1 August 2022), Frank W. Woodman and Helen M. Welch, 1898.
  • New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947, Family Search, Wilford A. Couch & Minnie A. Trafton. “New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947”, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL8M-RBJ : 1 August 2022), Wilford A. Couch and Minnie A. Trafton, 1913.
  • New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947, Family Search, William Robinson Welch & Beulah Carrie Eisan – 1921. “New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1637-1947”, database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL84-YLR : 1 August 2022), William Robinson Welch and Beulah Carrie Eisan, 1921. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL84-YLR.
  • Portland Evening Express (Portland, ME), Newspapers.com, 1927-12-15 – Obit Mrs. Harriet Welch.

Endnotes

[1] The 1900 Census indicates Albert & Hattie had been married for 23 years.
[2] The 1900 Census indicates that Hattie had 10 children, 8 of whom were living.
[3] Ibid.
[4] Ibid.

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