Month: June 2024

By Muriel Bristol | June 30, 2024

Edwin L. Leighton was born in Milton, July 30, 1865, son of Cyrus K. and Sophia M. (Hayes) Leighton.

Father Cyrus K. Leighton died of fever in Milton, July 22, 1872, aged forty-seven years, nine months, and twenty-nine days. He was a married farmer.

Frank Leighton, works on shoes, aged thirty-two years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his mother, Sophia [(Hayes)] Leighton, keeping house, aged fifty-six years (b. NH), and his brother, Edwin L. Leighton, at school, aged fourteen years (b. NH). Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Charles H. Looney, postmaster, aged thirty years (b. NH), and Augustus Collamy, a shoe finisher, aged thirty-two years (b. NH).

Edwin L. Leighton married in Rochester, NH, May 30, 1891, Carrie B. Remick, both of Milton. He was a shoemaker, aged twenty-six years, and she was a shoe stitcher, aged twenty years. Rev. O.S. Danforth performed the ceremony. She was born in Milton, July 19, 1872, daughter of Charles D. and Susan J. (Smallcorn) Remick.

The Milton Selectmen of 1899 were F.H. Lowd, G.E. Nute, and E.L. Leighton.

Edwin L. Leighton appeared in the Milton directory of 1900, as a shoe operative, with his house at 50 So. Main street. Sophia M. Leighton appeared also, as the widow of Cyrus K., with her house at 50 So. Main street, opposite Farmington road.

Sophia [(Hayes)] Leighton, a home keeper, aged seventy-six years (b. NH), headed a Milton, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. Her household included her son, Edwin L Leighton, a shoe laster, aged thirty-four years (b. NH), and her daughter-in-law (of eight years), Carrie [(Remick)] Leighton, aged twenty-seven years (b. NH). Sophie Leighton owned their house. She was the mother of five children, of whom two were still living. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Charles H. Looney, aged fifty years (b. NH), and Stephen Bean, a farm laborer, aged seventy-two years (b. NH).

Edwin L. Leighton was an officer of the local I.O.R.M (“Improved Order of Red Men”) society in 1900. It met twice monthly in the A.O.U.W. Hall in Milton village.

TRIBES. … Madokawando, No. 21, Milton, 1st and 3d Monday, A.O.U.W. Hall, Edwin L. Leighton, P.O. Box 123, Milton (General Council, 1900).

Edwin L. Leighton and James G. O’Laughlin, both of Milton, vouched for Arthur Marchand when he became a naturalized U.S. citizen in September 1900. (Marchand had arrived at Milton Mills, NH, in March 1886, at the age of thirteen years).

Edwin L. Leighton served as administrator of the estate of Elizabeth ((Peavey) Cook) Downing, in 1901. She had died of chronic nephritis in Milton, August 5, 1899, aged seventy-eight years, six months, and twenty-four days. John Wallace, M.D., signed the death certificate.

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. STRAFFORD, SS. – To the Judge of Probate for said County. Respectfully shows and represents Edwin L. Leighton, Administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Cook Downing, late of Milton in said County, deceased, that the personal estate of said deceased is not sufficient to pay the demands against the same by the sum of two hundred ninety-two and 20-100 Dollars; That said deceased, at the the time of her death, was seized of certain Real Estate, situate in said Milton, bounded and described as follows, to wit: Beginning on the main road leading from Farmington to Milton at the northwest corner of land of Elizabeth Cook; thence running northeasterly by said road six rods to land of David P. Downing; thence running northeasterly and easterly by said Downing’s land about forty-five rods to a stake and stones; thence westerly by said Downing’s land thirty rods to land of Elizabeth Cook; thence northerly by said Cook’s land forty-five rods to the bounds begun at. Containing four acres, more or less. Also another parcel of land situate in said Milton and bounded as follows, to wit: Beginning on the road leading from Farmington to Middleton on the corner of Elizabeth Cook’s land; thence running southerly by said Cook’s land to land of G.W. Plummer; thence easterly by land of said Plummer to land of Hussy Pinkham; thence northerly by said Pinkham’s land to road aforesaid; thence southerly by said road to bounds begun at. Also another lot of land on the westerly side of said road adjoining land of adjoining land of Moses Cook, estate Mark Goodall and Charles Downing, both lots containing eleven acres, more or loss. Excepting and reserving the right and privilege of going to and from the burying ground on said lot. That the same is not sufficient tor the payment of said demands, and is so situated that a part thereof cannot be sold without injury to the person interested therein; Wherefore he prays that he may be licensed to sell at public auction the whole of said Real Estate of said deceased agreeably to the statute in such case provided. Dated the third day of May, A.D. 1901. EDWIN L. LEIGHTON. The foregoing petition being presented, it it ordered by the Judge that the same be taken into consideration at a Court of Probate to be holden at Dover in said county, on the fourth day of June next, and that the said petitioner notify all persons interested therein, by publishing a copy of the same, with this order thereon, three weeks successively in the Farmington News, a newspaper printed at Farmington the last publication whereof to be one week previous to said day of hearing. WILLIAM W. MARTIN, Register (Farmington News, May 10, 1901).

Edwin L. Leighton appeared in the Milton directories of 1902, and 1905, as a shoe operative, with his house at 50 So. Main street. Sophia M. Leighton appeared also, as the widow of Cyrus K., with her house at 50 So. Main street.

Mother-in-law Susan J. (Smallcorn) Remick died of pneumonia in Farmington, NH, May 25, 1903, aged sixty-four years, one month, and six days. She was a married housewife. She had resided in Farmington, NH, for five weeks, with her previous residence having been in Milton. M.H. Hart, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Administrator’s Notice. The subscriber hereby gives notice to all concerned, that he was, on the sixteenth day of June, A.D., 1903, duly appointed and allowed to be Administrator of the estate of Susan J. Remick, late of Farmington, in the county of Strafford, deceased, and has taken upon himself that trust and given bond as the law directs. Dated this eighteenth day of June, A.D., 1903. CHARLES D. REMICK. 16 3 t (Farmington News, June 26, 1903).

The local I.O.R.M. (“Red Men”) fraternity elected Edwin L. Leighton as its Chief of Records (C. of R.) for 1904.

MILTON. At the last meeting of Madokawanda Tribe, No. 21, I.O.R.M., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Sachem, H.F. Finnegan; prophet, James Leighton; senior sagamore, Harry Perkins; junior sagamore, G. Frank Davis; C. of W., Fred B. Roberts; K. of W., Fred S. Hartford; C. of R., Edwin L. Leighton; trustee for three years, Fred B. Roberts (Farmington News, January 8, 1904).

PERSONAL. Mrs. Edwin Leighton went to Portland, Me., last Tuesday, for medical treatment at the Maine General hospital (Farmington News, July 22, 1904).

Mother Sophia M. (Hayes) Leighton died of apoplexy in Milton, May 20, 1905, aged eighty-one years, twenty-eight days. She was the widow of Cyrus K. Leighton. M.A.H. Hart, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Father-in-law Charles D. Remick died of heart failure in Farmington, NH, August 5, 1905, aged seventy-two years, one months, and twenty-one days. He was a widower. He had resided in Farmington, NH, for one year, with his previous residence having been in Milton. E.C. Perkins, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Edwin L. Leighton appeared in the Milton directory of 1909, as a shoe inspector, with his house at 50 So. Main street.

SHOEMAKERS TAKE NOTICE. WE WANT pullers-over on Goodyear Welts, outside cutters, stitching-room help; to sober, industrious operatives we will guarantee 300 days’ work in a year at good pay; very cheap rents; best schools in New England. MILTON SHOE COMPANY, Milton, N.H. Sud7t n2 (Boston Globe, November 27, 1911).

Edwin L. Leighton appeared in the Milton directory of 1912, as foreman of making at the M.S. Co., with his house at 50 So. Main street. Milton Shoe Co. appeared also, on the Lebanon side of Milton at the Cocheco dam, with Frank J. Currier, as its president and treasurer.

(The Milton Shoe Co. went into bankruptcy in November 1915 and its assets went on the auction block, February 3, 1916 (See Milton in the News – 1916)).

Edwin L. Leighton appeared in the Milton directory of 1917, as foreman of the making department of the M.S. Co., with his house at 50 So. Main Street. The Milton Shoe Company had failed in the prior year and appeared belatedly as having been situated on the Lebanon side, at the Milton dam. (Its president was Frank J. Currier, who appeared as president of the Milton shoe company, a shoe manufacturer, rooming at 9 So. Main street).

Edwin L. Leighton appeared also in the Rochester, NH, directory of 1917, as a shoe operative for L.T.W. Co. in Rochester, resident in Milton. Linscott, Tyler, Wilson Co. appeared also, as shoe manufacturers, situated at 55R Wakefield street in Rochester, with their Boston office at 167 Lincoln street.

MALE HELP WANTED. CUTTERS wanted on Ideal Clicking Machine on men’s fine shoes. Apply to LINSCOTT TYLER WILSON CO., Rochester, New Hampshire (Boston Globe, February 16, 1906).

Edwin L. Leighton, a shoe inspector (shoe shop), aged fifty-four years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Carrie B. [(Remick)] Leighton, aged forty-seven years (b. NH). Edwin L. Leighton owned their house on Lower Main Street, in Milton Village, free-and-clear. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Thomas H. Pinkham, a painter (navy yard), aged fifty-four years (b. MA), and Everett L. Hersom, asst. station agent (Boston & Maine R.R.), aged thirty-two years (b. NH).

Edwin L. (Carrie B.) Leighton appeared in the Milton directory of 1930, as a shoe operative, resident in Milton.

Edwin L. Leighton, an inspector (shoe factory), aged sixty-four years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-seven years), Carrie [(Remick)] Leighton, aged fifty-four years (b. NH). Edwin L. Leighton owned their house on South Main Street, which was valued at $2,100. They did not have a radio set. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Lloyd H. Ellis, a laborer (fibre mill), aged thirty-three years (b. NH), and Ida M. Thurlo, a widow, aged forty-six years (b. ME).

Edwin L. Leighton was assessed for $38.00 in taxes on Milton real estate, which was valued at S1,200, in 1931. ($31.66 per thousand). Robert Page, Ruth L. Plummer, Edwin L. Leighton, and Edgar C. Hodges were paid $5 each as election “inspectors” in the election of that year.

Edwin L. Leighton was assessed for $39.00 in taxes on Milton property, i.e., real estate, which was valued at S1,200, in 1934. ($32.57 per thousand). Robert Page, Ruth L. Plummer, Edwin L. Leighton, and Edgar C. Hodges were paid $15 each as ballot clerks in the election of that year.

Edwin L. Leighton died of chronic nephritis on Main Street in Milton, February 19, 1935, aged sixty-nine years, six months, and nineteen days. He was a married shoemaker. M.A.H. Hart, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Carrie B. [(Remick)] Leighton, a widow, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. Her household included her boarders, Isabel H. [(McBride)] Garnett, a packer (shoe shop), aged thirty-two years (b. NY), and Mary E. Garnett, aged ten years (b. NH). Carrie B. Leighton owned their house in the Milton Community, which was valued at $1,200. They all resided in the same house in 1935. Her household appeared in the enumeration between those of Lloyd F. Ellis, a roller (leatherboard), aged forty-three years (b. NH), and Stanley C. Tanner, a real estate broker (real estate), aged forty-six years (b. NH).

Isabelle H. [(McBride)] Garnett, a repairer in packing room (shoe factory), aged forty-one years (b. NY), headed a Milton household at the time of the Seventeenth (1950) Federal Census. Her household included her son-in-law, Sheldon W. Damon, an odd shoe boy (shoe factory) , aged nineteen years (b. NH), her daughter, Mary E. [(Garnett)] Damon, aged twenty years (b. NH), her grandson, Sheldon W. Damon, [aged eleven months] May [1949] (b. NH), and her lodgers, Carrie B. [(Remick)] Leighton, a widow, aged seventy-four years (b. NH), and Ralph G. Condon, an edge setter (shoe factory), aged fifty-two years (b. Canada). They resided at the S.E. corner of Mill Street.

In the property valuations printed in the Milton Town Report of 1964, Carrie Leighton had a 2-acre homestead property, which was valued at $2,000, and a 10-acre woodlot property, which was valued at $50.

Carrie B. (Remick) Leighton died in Milton, in November 1972.

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References:

Find a Grave. (2016, July 9). Elizabeth “Betsy” Peavey Cook. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/166678995/elizabeth-cook

Find a Grave. (2011, June 20). Edwin L. Leighton. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/228712518/edwin-l-leighton

Find a Grave. (2021, November 21). Sophia Martin Hayes Leighton. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/234210927/sophia-martin-leighton

Find a Grave. (2014, May 18). Charles D. Remick. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/129979710/charles-d-remick

Great Council. (1900). Record of the Great Council of the United States of the Improved Order of Red Men. Retrieved from books.google.com/books?id=-jVEAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA880

By Muriel Bristol | June 23, 2024

Charles T. Haines was born in Standish, ME, April 21, 1829, son of Charles Haines. (His information came from his death certificate, rather than himself).

Charles Haynes, a spinner in a factory, aged twenty-two years (b. ME), resided in the Hamilton, MA, household of Elijah Blaisdell at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. Blaisdell was a spinner also, aged twenty-one years (b. NH). His household, which was evidently one of factory workers, included eight spinners, including Haynes and himself, one picker, seven carders, and one carpenter.

Charles T. Haines married, perhaps in Shapleigh, ME, circa 1875, Annie Lydia Stevens. She was born in Londonderry, NH, August 25, 1839, daughter of Albert V. and Lydia A. (Sampson) Stevens. (Her father had died of consumption in Newburyport, MA, April 26, 1861, aged fifty-three years).

(The child of Charles T. and Annie L. (Stevens) Haines was: Mattie Belle Haines (1876-1957)).

Daughter Mattie Belle Haines was born in Milton Mills, December 25, 1876. Her father was a spinner.

Charles T. Haines, a spinner in woolen mill, aged forty-four years (b. ME), headed a Milton (“Milton Mills Village”) household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Annie L. [(Stevens)] Haines, keeping house, aged forty years (b. VT), his daughter, Mattie B. Haines, at house, aged four years (b. NH), and his boarder, Mary L.B. Voter, a milliner, aged thirty-three years (b. ME). His household appeared in the enumeration between those of Henry H. Townsend, a woolen manufacturer, aged thirty-seven years (b. MA), and George E. Simes, a carpenter, aged forty-seven years (b. NH).

The Milton Selectmen of 1884 were Geo. Lyman, W.H.H. Pinkham, and C.T. Haines. The Milton Selectmen of 1885-86 were C.A. Jones, C.T. Haines, and Chas. Hayes. The Milton Selectmen of 1887 were J.H. Avery, C.T. Haines, and Chas. Hayes.

Charles T. Haines appeared in the Rochester, NH, directory of 1890, as second hand in the spinning room at the Gonic Manufacturing Company, with his house at 23 Maple street, Gonic. (Gonic (or Squanamagonic) is a village of Rochester, NH).

Charles T. Haines appeared in the Dover, NH, directory of 1892, as a Rochester, NH, resident (but also as a Milton resident).

Charles T. Haines appeared in the Dover, NH, directory of 1895, as a Rochester, NH, resident.

Daughter Mattie B. Haines married in Rochester, NH, December 25, 1895, Ernest Sumner Osborne, both of Rochester, NH. She was at home, aged nineteen years, and he was a machinist, aged twenty years. Rev. S.L. Hall performed the ceremony. Osborne was born in Rochester, NH, October 18, 1875, son of Benjamin E. and Alice S. (Hurd) Osborne.

Charles T. Haines appeared in the Rochester, NH, directory of 1900, as a spinner for the Gonic Mfg. Co., with his house at 13 Maple street, Gonic. Son-in-law Ernest S. Osborne appeared as a student at Tufts medical school, Boston, with his house at 13 Maple street, Gonic.

Mother-in-law Lydia A. (Sampson) Stevens died of a cerebral hemorrhage in South Berwick, ME, May 16, 1900, aged eighty-seven years, eleven months, and twenty-seven days. She was a widowed housekeeper.

Charles T. Haines, a spinner, aged sixty-nine years (b. ME), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-five years), Anna L. [(Stevens)] Haines, aged sixty years (b. VT), his daughter, Mattie B. [(Haines)] Osborne, a weaver, aged twenty-three years (b. NH), his boarders, Gustavas Norberg, a sawyer, aged thirty years (b. Sweden), and Carl Norberg, a weaver, aged twenty-three years (b. Sweden), his grandson, Carver Osborne, aged three years (b. NH). Charles Haines rented their house. Anna L. Haines was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living. Mattie B. Osborne had been married four years, and was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living.

Charles T. Haines died of tubercular laryngitis in Rochester, NH, December 22, 1901, aged seventy-two years, eight months, and twenty-one days. He was a married mill operative. He had resided in Rochester, NH, for “about” eleven years, i.e., since circa 1890, with his previous residence having been in Milton Mills.

Charles T. Hayes appeared posthumously in the Rochester directory of 1902, as a spinner for the G.M. Co. with his house at 13 Maple street, in Gonic. The Gonic Manufacturing Co. appeared as manufacturers of sacking, suitings, broadcloths, etc., on Main street, in Gonic.

Son-in-law Ernest S. Osborne of Rochester, NH, graduated from Tufts Medical School with its class of 1902 (Boston Globe, June 18, 1902). He then took “an exhausting horse and buggy ride with his family,” which family seems to have included his widowed mother-in-law, from Rochester, NH, to Dennis, MA, where he began the practice of medicine. (They would have traveled roughly one hundred fifty miles).

Charles T. Haines appeared in the Rochester, NH, directory of 1905, as being deceased.

Ernest S. Osborne, a physician (general practice), aged thirty-four years (b. NH), headed a Dennis, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of fourteen years), Mattie B. [(Haines)] Osborne, aged thirty-three years (b. NH), his children, Carver H. Osborne, aged thirteen years (b. NH), and Ruth F. Osborne, aged six years (b. MA), and his mother-in-law, Anna L. [(Stevens)] Haynes, a widow, aged seventy years (b. VT). Ernest S. Osborne owned their house, with a mortgage. Mattie B. Osborne was the mother of two children, of whom two were still living.

Annie L. (Stevens) Haines died in Dennis, MA, in 1918.

Earnest S. Osborn, a doctor of medicine (gen. practice), aged forty-three years (b. NH), headed a Dennis, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Mattie B. [(Haines)] Osborn, aged forty-two years (b. NH), and his children, Carver H. Osborn, aged twenty-two years (b. NH), and Ruth S. Osborn, aged fifteen years (b. MA). Earnest S. Osborn owned their house on Main Street, free-and-clear.

Ernest S. Osborne, a physician (medical), aged fifty-four years (b. NH), headed a Dennis, MA, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-four years), Mattie B. [(Haines)] Osborne, aged fifty-three years (b. NH). Ernest S. Osborne owned their house on Main Street, which was valued at $12,000. They had a radio set.

DENNIS GIRL SHOWS GAIN FROM PISTOL SHOT WOUND. DENNIS, Mass., June 16 – Dorothy Brigham, 14, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Brigham, who was burned on the left side yesterday by the discharge of a blank cartridge, is believed to be out of danger. She and Thornton Nickerson, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nickerson, were playing together, when the pistol discharged. Dr. Ernest S. Osborne inoculated the girl against tetanus, the boy was so frightened after the accident that he threw the pistol into a quick sand bed. State trooper Orville Wesley, who investigated, found that the lad bought the pistol through a mail order house (Boston Globe, June 17, 1931).

Mrs. E.S. Osborne of West Dennis, MA, won two blue ribbons at the fifth annual flower show of the West Dennis Garden Club, August 21, 1935. She won first prizes for her entries of an Arrangement of a Single Bloom, as well as her Miniature Arrangement. She also won third prizes for her entries of Wild Flowers in any Container, and her Pink Flowers in a Blue Glass (Boston Globe, August 22, 1935).

Ernest S. Osborne, a medical doctor (physician), aged sixty-four years (b. NH), headed a Dennis, MA, household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Mattie B. [(Haines)] Osborne, aged sixty-three years (b. NH). Ernest S. Osborne owned their house on Main Street, which was valued at $8,000. They had resided in the “same house” in 1935.

Maud M. (Maddox) Goodwin, daughter of Henrietta S. (Stevens) Maddox, visited with her cousin, Mattie B. (Haines) Osborne, daughter of Annie L. (Stevens) Haines, in August 1950.

Berwick News Briefs. Berwick, August 31. Mrs. Maud M. Goodwin is spending a few weeks on Cape Cod with her cousin and husband Dr. and Mrs. Ernest S. Osborne of West Dennis, Mass. (Boston Globe, September 1, 1950). 

Daughter Mattie B. (Haines) Osborne died in Dennis, MA, March 21, 1957, aged eighty years.

Mrs. Ernest S. Osborne. Mrs. Mattie B. Osborne, 80, wife of Dr. Ernest S. Osborne, passed on Thursday, March 21, very suddenly at her home on Main Street. Born in Milton Mills, N.H., daughter of Charles and Annie Haines, she was graduated from the Rochester schools and had been a resident of West Dennis during the past 55 years. Mrs. Osborne was a member of West Dennis Community church, Masona chapter, O.E.S., of which she was a past matron; the White Shrine, West Dennis Pythian Sisters, and a charter member of the West Dennis Garden club. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Howard F. Sherman; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Community church, Rev. … (Unattributed Newspaper Obituary).

Son-in-law Edward S. Osborne died in Dennis, MA, March 2, 1959, aged eighty-three years.

He Traveled Many a Country Road. Half Century of Medical Practice Ends with Death of Dr. Osborne. Dr. Ernest S. Osborne, 83, a practicing physician of Cape Cod for 57 years, died at his home on Main Street, West Dennis on Monday morning. Born in Rochester, N.H., he was the son of the late Benjamin E. and Ruth (Hurd) Osborne. He attended the local schools there and was graduated from the University of New Hampshire and Tufts Medical School. In 1895 he married Miss Mattie Belle Haines, his high school sweetheart. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Christmas Day, 1955. The couple had two children, Mrs. Howard F. Sherman (Ruth) of Needham and West Dennis and Dr. Carver Osborne, now deceased. Mrs. Osborne died two years ago. Dr. Osborne started his memorable career as a general practitioner on School Street after an exhausting horse and buggy ride with his family from New Hampshire. In 1907 they moved to the Captain Calvin Baker house on Main St. In those days the doctor’s practice included an area from Hyannis to Chatham and many times the tired doctor would become lost in a blizzard, and it would be up to the horse to find its way home. Dr. Osborne served on the staff of the Cape Cod hospital from the of its founding in 1921. Some time ago he was honored by the American Medical Association for 50 years’ membership. He was past master of the Mount Horeb Lodge, A.F. & A.M., West Harwich and attended the West Dennis Community church. Besides his daughter, Mrs. Sherman, survivors are a brother, Rev. Chales B. Osborne of Farnumsville, a half-sister, Mrs. Arthur Carl of Rochester, N.H., a half-brother, Raymond Osborne of Hyannisport, a niece, Mrs. Natalie Osborne of Farnumsville, two granddaughters, Mrs. Edward A. Crowell of South Dennis and Mrs. Kimberly T. Brown of Saundersville, R.I., and four great-grandchildren, Sandra and Carver Crowell and Kimeri and Mark Brown. A private funeral service was held yesterday at his home on Main St. followed by a Masonic service at 2:30 pm conducted by members of Mount Horeb Lodge, A.F. & A.M., West Harwich, at the West Dennis Cemetery (Dennis-Yarmouth Register, March 6, 1959).

References:

Find a Grave. (2019, February 24). Mattie B. Haines Osborne. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/197075384/mattie-b-orborne

Find a Grave. (2015, January 1). Albert Varnum Stevens. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/140742379/albert-varnum-stevens

Thompson, Elroy S. (1928). History of Plymouth, Norfolk and Barnstable Counties, Massachusetts. Retrieved from books.google.com/books?id=V4wlAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA371

By Muriel Bristol | June 16, 2024

William Henry Harrison Pinkham was born in Farmington, NH, October 11, 1840, son of William and Sabrina (Colbath) Pinkham. He was a namesake for Whig presidential candidate William Henry “Tippecanoe” Harrison, the ninth president of the United States, whose very short tenure as ninth president of the United States ended with his death on April 4, 1841.

William H.H. Pinkham married in Farmington, NH, October 22, 1861, Sarah A. Pinkham, both of Farmington, NH. He was a farmer, aged twenty-one years, and she was a lady, aged nineteen years. Rev. Roger N. Sargent performed the ceremony. She was born in Farmington, NH, October 8, 1842, daughter of Thomas and Adeline (Hodgdon) Pinkham.

(The children of William H.H. and Sarah A. (Pinkham) Pinkham were: Ida E. Pinkham (1862–1948), Sadie S. Pinkham (1865–1903), Adelia Pinkham (1867-1873), Eldora Pinkham (1869–1955), Harry W. Pinkham (1873–1917), Isa B. Pinkham (1875-1878), and Gertrude C. Pinkham (1879–1948)).

Daughter Ida Ellen Pinkham was born in Farmington, NH, October 6, 1862. She was the first child. Daughter Sadie S. Pinkham was born in Milton, January 1, 1865. She was the second child. Daughter Adelia Pinkham was born in Milton, June 12, 1867. Daughter Eldora Pinkham was born in Milton, March 14, 1869. She was the fourth child.

William H.H. Pinkham, a farmer, aged twenty-nine years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Sarah A. [(Pinkham)] Pinkham, keeping house, aged twenty-seven years (b. NH), Ida E. Pinkham, at home, aged seven years (b. NH), Sarah S. Pinkham, aged five years (b. NH), Adelia Pinkham, aged three years (b. NH), and Eldora Pinkham, aged one year (b. NH). William H.H. Pinkham had real estate valued at $2,800 and personal estate valued at $1,260. They shared a two-family house with the household of William Whitney, works for shoe factory, aged twenty-six years (b. MA). Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Betsy Q. [(Deland)] Plummer, aged sixty-five years (b. NH), and Isaac C. Young, a farmer, aged seventy-two years (b. NH).

Son Harry Wilbur Pinkham was born in Milton, August 3, 1872. He was the fifth child.

Daughter Adelia Pinkham died of fits in Milton, May 12, 1873, aged five years, eleven months.

Daughter Isa B. Pinkham was born in Milton, September 28, 1875. She was the sixth child. She died of dysentery in Milton, September 4, 1878, aged two years, eleven months.

Daughter Gertrude C. “Clara” Pinkham was born in Milton, October 17, 1879.

Wm H.H. Pinkham, a farmer, aged thirty-nine years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Sarah A. [(Pinkham)] Pinkham, keeping house, aged thirty-seven years (b. NH), and his children, Ida E. Pinkham, at home, aged sixteen years (b. NH), Sadie L. Pinkham, at home, aged fourteen years (b. NH), Eldora Pinkham, aged nine years (b. NH), Harry W. Pinkham, aged seven years (b. NH), and Gertrude Pinkham, aged nine months (b. NH). Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Jacob A. Jackson, a farmer, aged sixty-three years (b. NH), and Charles Burnham, works on shoes, aged thirty-five years (b NH).

Daughter Ida E. Pinkham married in Rochester, NH, December 31, 1881, George E. Hurd, both of Milton. She was aged nineteen years, and he was a shoemaker, aged twenty-one years. Rev. Ezekiel True performed the ceremony. Hurd was born in Farmington, NH, December 11, 1860, son of George H. and Clara M. (Cooper) Hurd.

The Milton Selectmen of 1882-83 were Geo. Lyman, W.H.H. Pinkham, and J.U. Simes.

MILTON, STRAFFORD – Pop. 1,516. N.E. fr. C. 40; N.W. fr. Dover, 20. R.R.S. – Milton, on Ports. Gt. Falls & Conway R.R., for Milton Mills. Union, 4 m., connects twice daily by stage. OFFICERS – Clerk, C.H. Looney; Treas., Ira Miller; Selectmen, Geo. Lyman, J.U. Simes, W.H.H. Pinkham; Supts., H.F. Pitcher, W.E. Pillsbury, Ira A. Cook (NH Register, 1883).

The Milton Selectmen of 1884 were Geo. Lyman, W.H.H. Pinkham, and C.T. Haines.

MILTON, STRAFFORD – Pop. 1,516. N.E. fr. C. 40; N.W. fr. Dover, 20. R.R.S. – Milton, on Ports. Gt. Falls & Conway R.R., for Milton Mills. Union, 4 m., connects twice daily by stage. OFFICERS – Clerk, C.H. Looney; Treas., Ira Miller; Selectmen, Geo. Lyman, C.T. Haines, W.H.H. Pinkham; Supts., Dr. W.F. Wallace, W.E. Pillsbury (NH Register, 1885).

Daughter Sadie S. Pinkham married in Farmington, NH, June 21, 1886, Frank Herbert Jordan, both of Milton. She was aged twenty years, and he was a shoemaker, aged eighteen years. Rev. Thomas Spooner performed the ceremony. Jordan was born in Milton, September 13, 1868 [“Year Ending” March 31, 1869], son of George I. and Elizabeth (Downs) Jordan.

Daughter Eldora Pinkham married in Farmington, January 1, 1889, Fred S. Bennett, she of Milton and he of Alton, NH. She was a housekeeper, aged twenty-one years, and he was an engineer, aged twenty-two years. Rev. W.E. Darling performed the ceremony. Fred Smith Bennett was born in Alton, NH, August 14, 1866, son of Morrison and Christiana (Berry) Bennett.

MILTON. At the republican caucus Saturday afternoon the following delegates were chosen to the different conventions – State – E.W. Fox and Frank Horner. Congressional – R.M. Kimball and C.D. Fox. Senatorial – Luther Hayes and B.B. Plummer. Councillor – Chas. A. Jones and S.W. Wallingford. County – Fred B. Roberts and C.W. Gross. Town Committee – Chas. H. Looney, president; B.B. Plummer, secretary; Luther Hayes, C.A. Jones, J.H. Avery, W.H.H. Pinkham, Fred B. Roberts, S.W. Wallingford, Charles D. Fox and Charles W. Gross (Farmington News, September 8, 1892).

MILTON. At the town meeting Tuesday the following officers were chosen: Selectmen, George Lyman, George H. Plummer, Charles Lowe; moderator, Elbridge Fox; town clerk, Charles D. Jones; road commissioners, Fred Chamberlin, Charles Ellis, W.H.H. Pinkham (Farmington News, March 24, 1893).

WEST MILTON. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennett and son Stanley of Haverhill, Mass., are visiting Mrs. Bennett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H.H. Pinkham (Farmington News, September 8, 1899).

William H.H. Pinkham, a farmer, aged fifty-nine years (b. NH), headed a Multon household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-nine years), Sarah [(Pinkham)] Pinkham, aged fifty-seven years (b. NH), and his children, Harry W. Pinkham, a farm laborer, aged twenty-seven years (b. NH), and Gertrude C. Pinkham, a school teacher, aged twenty years (b. NH). William H.H. Pinkham owned their farm, free-and-clear. Sarah Pinkham was the mother of seven children, of whom five were still living. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Lavaila Chesley, a farmer, aged eighty-years (b. NH), and George H. Plummer, a farmer, aged sixty-five years (b. NH).

George E. Hurd, a teamster, aged thirty-seven years (b. NH), headed an Alton, NH, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty years), Ida E. [(Pinkham)] Hurd, a shoe stitcher, aged thirty-seven years (b. NH), his son, John P. Hurd, at school, aged sixteen years (b. NH), and his boarder, Ella A. Gilman, a shoe stitcher, aged forty years (b. NH). George E. Hurd rented their house. Ida E. Hurd was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living.

Frank K. Jordan, a physician, aged thirty-one years (b. NH), headed a Fryeburg, ME, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of fourteen years), Sadie S. [(Pinkham)] Jordan, aged thirty-four years (b. NH). Frank K. Jordan rented their house on Main Street. Sadie S. Jordan was the mother of one child, whom was no longer living.

Fred S. Bennett, a steam fitter, aged thirty-three years (b, NH), headed a Haverhill, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of eleven years), Eldora [(Pinkham)] Bennett, aged thirty-one years (b. NH), and his son, Stanley G. Bennett, aged two years (b. MA). Fred S. Bennett rented their part of a two-family house at 22 Nicholas Street. Eldora Bennett was the mother of two children, of whom one was still living.

WEST MILTON. Ellsworth Hurd and wife of Alton spent Sunday at the house of Mrs. Hurd’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H.H. Pinkham (Farmington News, June 8, 1900).

WEST MILTON. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bennett and son Stanley of Haverhill, Mass., are visiting Mrs. Bennett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.H.H. Pinkham (Farmington News, July 6, 1900).

Daughter C. Gertrude Pinkham married (1st) in Fryeburg, ME, September 17, 1902, Frank W. “Waldo” Thurber, she of (West) Milton and he of Alton, NH. She was a stenographer, aged twenty-two years, and he was a clothing merchant, aged twenty-two years. Rev. Charles L. Pinkham performed the ceremony. Thurber was born in Corinth, VT, May 3, 1872, son of Frank W. and Amelia J. (Crowther) Furber.

Daughter Sadie S. (Pinkham) Jordan died of a ruptured bowel abscess in Fryeburg, ME, October 5, 1903, aged thirty-seven years, eight months, and seventeen days. She was a married housekeeper. Her husband, F.H. Jordan, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Died. In Fryeburg, Oct. 5, Mrs. Sadie Jordan, aged 35 [37] years, 8 months, and 7 [17] days (Advertiser-Democrat (Norway, ME), October 13, 1903).

Son-in-law Frank H. Jordan married (2nd) in New Bedford, MA, June 27, 1907, Grace E. Wilson, he of South Portland, ME, and she of New Bedford, MA. He was a physician, aged thirty-eight years, and she was at home, aged thirty years. Rev. W.N. Geoghegan performed the ceremony. She was born in New Bedford, MA, in 1877, daughter of Edward T. and Amelia J. (Packard) Wilson.

Son Harry W. Pinkham married in Milton, June 26, 1909, Fannie Isabel Hayes. She was born in Milton, August 22, 1881, daughter of Charles and Nellie M. (Parmenter) Hayes.

W.H.H. Pinkham, a farmer (general farm), aged sixty-nine years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of forty-six years), Sarah [(Pinkham)] Pinkham, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH), his son, Harry W. Pinkham, a laborer (home farm), aged thirty-seven years (b. NH), and his daughter-in-law, Fannie [(Hayes)] Pinkham, aged twenty-eight years. W.H.H. Pinkham owned their house, free-and-clear. Sarah Pinkham was the mother of two children, of whom two were still living. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of George H. Plummer, a farmer (general farm), aged seventy-five years (b. NH), and Herman Thurston, a watchman (shoe factory), aged seventy-four years (b. NH).

George E. Hurd, a laborer (railroad section), aged forty-nine years (b. NH), headed an Alton, NH, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-eight years), Ida E. [(Pinkham)] Hurd, aged forty-seven years (b, NH), and his lodger, Charles H. Chesley, an engineer (passenger train), aged sixty years. George E. Hurd rented their house. Isa E. Hurd was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living.

Frank H. Jordan, a physician, aged forty-four years (b. NH), headed a South Portland, ME, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of two years), Grace E. [(Wilson)] Jordan, aged thirty years (b. MA), his daughter, Amelia E. Jordan, aged 0 months (b. ME), and his servant, Eva A. Carter, a servant (private family), aged twenty-two years (b. ME). Frank H. Jordan owned their house at 51 High Street, with a mortgage. Grace E. Jordan was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living.

Frederick S. Bennet, a steam fitter, aged forty-one years (b. NH), headed a Gloucester, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-one years), Eldora P. [(Pinkham)] Bennet, aged forty years (b. NH), and his children, Stanly G. Bennet, aged twelve years (b. MA), and Nettie A. Bennet, aged five years (b. MA). Frederick S. Bennet rented their house at 9 Harold Street. Eldora P. Bennet was the mother of four children, of whom two were still living.

Frank W. Thurber, a laster (shoe factory), aged twenty-nine years (b. VT), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of seven years), Clara G. [(Pinkham)] Thurber, aged thirty years (b. NH), and his children, Thelma B. Thurber, aged six years (b. NH), Isma C. Thurber, aged four years (b. MA), and Manfred W. Thurber, aged three months (b. NH). Frank W. Thurber rented their house on Winter Street. Clara G. Thurber was the mother of three children, of whom three were still living.

William H.H. Pinkham died of apoplexy on the Hare Road in Milton, July 25, 1915, aged seventy-four years, nine months, and fourteen days. He was a married farmer. He had been resident in Milton for fifty-one years, i.e., since circa 1863, with his previous residence having been in Farmington, NH. M.A.H. Hart, M.D., signed the death certificate.

West Milton. Mr. Pinkham. Death has again entered our community this week, removing two of our oldest and most highly respected residents. The first was William Henry Harrison Pinkham, who died at his home on the Hare road at 10.30 o’clock Sunday evening. Mr. Pinkham had been in failing health the past five years, gradually succumbing until about two weeks ago he suffered a stroke of apoplexy and rapidly declined until the end. He was born in Farmington 74 years ago, the son of William and Sabrina (Colbath) Pinkham. He was united in marriage to Sarah A. Pinkham of Farmington, October 22, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Pinkham moved to this town 51 years ago and had since resided at the homestead where the former’s death occurred. Beside the widow, the deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Melissa Curtis of Farmington; three daughters, Mrs. George E. Hurd of Alton, Mrs. Fred Bennett of Gloucester, Mass., and Mrs. Frank W. Thurber of Dover; one son, Harry W. Pinkham, who resides with his family at the homestead. Ten grandchildren complete the bereaved family circle. Mr. Pinkham was a farmer by occupation and a man of honest character and possessed of unflagging habits of industry. He was devoted to his home and family, never hesitating to do a neighborly kindness to help an unfortunate. By these traits he became widely know and won a large circle of friends who extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mr. Pinkham was a staunch republican and had served his town as selectman and supervisor of schools. Funeral was held from the home on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, Rev. D.A. Gammon, pastor of Nute chapel, officiating. Burial was made in the family lot in Pine Grove cemetery at Farmington. Bearers were George Goodwin, George Canney, Henry Hurd, and George Plummer (Farmington News, July 30, 1915).

Son Henry W. Pinkham died of pneumonia on the Hare Road in Milton, June 8, 1917, aged forty-four years, ten months, and five days. He was a married farmer. M.A.H. Hart, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Mr. Pinkham. The anxiety of the entire community, which had been in suspense during the short but critical illness of Harry Wilbur Pinkham, was turned to deep and sincere mourning when it became known that he had passed from this life at an early hour last Friday morning. Pneumonia, which developed the Saturday previous, brought about the untimely end at the age of 44 years, ten months and five days. Mr. Pinkham was a lifelong resident of this town and was born on the homestead farm where his death occurred. He was the only son of William H.H. and Sarah A. (Pinkham) Pinkham and grew to manhood, identifying himself with the various interests of his town in a way which won the lasting friendship of all who knew him. He was a farmer by occupation and one of the comparatively few in this section to ply the profession practically and successfully. He possessed a wide experience in the lore of nature and its adaptation to his calling. Unflagging zeal, coupled with and ambition that set about and gained the goal of his desire, characterized his life, while an industry of which he was not the matter earned him the reputation of a tireless toiler. The family circle includes the wife, one son, Winston H., aged seven years; two daughters, Shirley and Winona, aged six and three, respectively; his aged mother; three sisters, Mrs. George Ellsworth Hurd of Alton, Mrs. Fred Bennett of Gloucester, Mass., and Mrs. Frank W. Thurber of Dover, all of whom receive the sincere sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Funeral was held from the home on Monday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, Rev. P. Moulton of the Baptist church of Farmington officiating. Burial was in the family lot at Pine Grove cemetery at Farmington. Bearers were from the family: Ellsworth Hurd, John Hurd, Fred Tibbetts, William Curtis. Following is the list of flowers: Pillow, inscribed “Husband and Father,” from wife and children; calla lilies, Mrs. Sarah A. Pinkham; spray white pinks, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hurd; pillow, Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Bennett and family; spray pinks, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Thurber and family; pinks, Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Hurd and daughter; pinks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Burnham, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rollins; pinks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Burnham; mixed flowers, Mrs. Julia Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. George McGregor; mixed flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Linnie Burnham; white pinks, Mr. and Mrs. James Kelley; mixed flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mugridge; pinks, Fred N. Tibbetts; snapdragons, Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Harmon, Dr. and Mrs. O.F.L. Sargent; snapdragons, Mrs. Edward H. Kelley and Miss Florence Alice Hayes; mixed flowers, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Locke and Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Locke; Easter lilies, I.A.M. society; anchor with marine base, neighbors and friends; pinks, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Tebbetts; roses, W. Hayes, Mrs. Susan Nute; tulips; Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Flye; snapdragons, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Mooney; bouquet lilies of the valley, Walter Tebbetts and family; flowers, William Curtis and family (Farmington News, June 15, 1917).

CARD OF THANKS. We wish to express to all friends and neighbors our heartfelt appreciation for the many kind and thoughtful offices and consoling words of sympathy tendered us during the illness and death of our loved one. We also wish to convey our deepest gratitude for the profusion of floral tributes. Mrs. Fannie I. Pinkham, Winston Pinkham, Shirley Pinkham, Winona Pinkham, Mrs. Sarah A. Pinkham, Mrs. George E. Hurd, Mrs. Fred S. Bennett, Mrs. Frank W. Thurber (Farmington News, June 15, 1917).

Son-on-law Frank W. Thurber divorced daughter Gertrude C. Thurber in Strafford County court, October 15, 1918. He alleged adultery. (One had to allege something).

Daughter Grace C. Thurber married (2nd) in Dover, NH, March 10, 1919, Ludger J. Crateau, both of Dover, NH. She was a divorcee, aged thirty-nine years, and he was a carpenter, aged forty years. Rev. Leon Morse performed the ceremony. Crateau was born in Thetford Mines, Canada, September 28, 1878, son of James and Mary (Morin) Crateau.

Sarah A. (Pinkham) Pinkham died of arterio-sclerosis in West Milton, August 15, 1919, aged seventy-six years, ten months, and seven days. She was a widowed housewife. M.A.H. Hart, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Mrs. Sarah Adeline Pinkham. Mrs. Sarah Adeline Pinkham, widow of W.H.H. Pinkham, whom she survived about four years, answered the inevitable summons and passed to her reward Friday afternoon, August 15. Mrs. Pinkham was a daughter of Thomas and Adeline (Hodgdon) Pinkham and was born in Farmington, October 8, 1842. On Oct. 22, 1861, she was married to W.H.H. Pinkham, and of this union there were born six daughters and one son. Of this family, three daughters survive her, Mrs. G.E. Hurd of Alton Bay, Mrs. Fred S. Bennett of Gloucester, Mass., and Mrs. Jean Crateau of Dover, also ten grand children and one great grandchild, three sisters and two brothers. For the past two years Mrs. Pinkham had been in failing health, due in part to hardening of the arteries, which time she was cared for by her widowed daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fannie I. Pinkham with whom she made her home. And it is in the home circle where the maternal tie has been broken that the loss will be felt most keenly. An Industrious woman, faithfully devoting herself to the affairs of her household, dispensing hospitality to those who came within her gates, with ready thought and helping hand extended to her neighbors in time of need a general sense of bereavement is shared by the community and by those who have known her most intimately and have been most closely associated with her. Funeral services were held at her late home Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. A.T. Everett of Milton, who spoke words of comfort and hope to those assembled to pay their last tribute of respect. Beautiful flowers bore their silent witness of regard. Bearers were John P. Hurd, Fred Tebbetts, Will Pinkham and Charlie Burnham. Interment was in the family lot at Farmington cemetery (Farmington News, August 22, 1919).

G. Ellsworth Hurd, a trackman (railroad), aged fifty-nine years (b. NH), headed an Alton, NH, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Ida E. [(Pinkham)] Hurd, aged fifty-seven years (b. NH), and his roomer, John Willshire, a trainman (railroad), aged forty-five years (b. Canada). G. Ellsworth Hurd rented their house.

Frank H. Jordan, a physician, aged fifty years (b. NH), headed a New Bedford, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Grace E. [(Wilson)] Jordan, aged forty-three years (b. MA), his daughter, Amelia E. Jordan, aged ten years (b. ME), and his lodger, Lena Newcastle, a drawing teacher (high school), aged fifty-two years (b. Canada). Frank H. Jordan owned their house at 421 County Road.

Fred S. Bennett, a steamfitter (hardware store), aged fifty-two years (b. NH), headed a Gloucester, MA, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Eldora [(Pinkham)] Bennett, aged fifty years (b. NH), and his children, Stanley G. Bennett, a machinist (hosiery mill), aged twenty-one years (b. MA), Nettie A. Bennett, aged fifteen years (b. MA), and Roland F. Bennett, aged six years (b. MA). Fred S. Bennett owned their house at 51 Prospect Street.

Fannie D. [(Hayes)] Pinkham, a farmer (owner), aged thirty-eight years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. Her household included her children, Winston H. Pinkham, aged nine years (b. NH), Shirley Pinkham, aged eight years (b. NH), and Winona Pinkham, aged six years (b. NH). Fannie D. Hayes owned their farm on the Hare Road, free-and-clear. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of [her brother,] Charles T. Hayes, a farmer (owner), aged twenty-nine years (b. NH), and Bertrand E. Twombly, a farmer (owner), aged forty-two years (b. NH). (Her mother Nellie M. (Parmenter) Hayes, aged sixty-three years (b. NH), resided next door with her brother).

Ludger J. Crateau, a carpenter (steam railroad), aged forty-one years (b, Canada), headed a Dover, NH, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Gertrude C. [((Pinkham) Thurber)] Crateau, aged forty years (b. NH), and his stepchildren, Thelma B. Crateau, aged sixteen years (b. NH), Isma G. Crateau, aged fourteen years (b. MA), and Manfred W. Crateau, aged nine years (b. NH). Ludger J. Crateau rented their house at 8 Sixth Street. He had immigrated in 1901.

Son-in-law George E. Hurd died of chronic myocarditis in Alton, NH, July 3, 1921, aged sixty-five years, six months, and twenty days. He had resided in Alton, NH, for forty years, i.e., since circa 1881, with his previous residence in Milton. He was a married railroad trackman. F.E. Clow, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Daughter-in-law Fannie I. (Hayes) Pinkham married (2nd) in Milton, March 8, 1926, George Albert Downing, both of Milton. She was at home, aged forty-four years, and he was a [railroad] section foreman, aged fifty-three years. Both had been widowed. Rev. Arthur Jeffries performed the ceremony. Downing was born in Farmington, NH, May 31, 1872, son of George T. and Anna R. (Aikens) Downing.

Son-in-law Frank H. Jordan died in New Bedford, MA, March 21, 1927.

DR. FRANK H. JORDAN. Dr. Frank H. Jordan, for many years a physician in South Portland and a major in the medical corps during the World War, died Monday in New Bedford. He was also prominently connected with fraternal organizations, belonging to all branches of the Masonic order, besides being a member of the Moose and Loyal Order of Red Men. He leaves his widow, who was Grace Wilson, and a daughter Amelia (Lewiston Sun-Journal (Lewiston, ME), March 22, 1927).

Ida E. [(Pinkham)] Hurd, a widow, aged sixty-five years (b. NH), headed an Alton, NH, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. Ida E. Hurd rented her house, for $15 per month. She did not have a radio set.

Fred S. Bennett, supervisor of ventilation & heating (public schools), aged sixty-four years (b. MA), headed a Gloucester, MA, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of forty years), Eldora P. [(Pinkham)] Bennett, aged sixty-one years (b. NH), and his son, Roland F. Bennett, aged seventeen years. Fred S. Bennett owned their house at 51 Beacon Street, which was valued at $8,000. They had a radio set. (Their building had two additional apartments, one of them rented to Stanley S. Bennett, a steamfitter (heating & plumbing co.), aged thirty-two years (b. MA), for $35 per month).

George A. Downing, a section foreman (B.&M. R.R.), aged fifty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Fannie I. [((Hayes) Pinkham)] Downing, aged forty-eight years (b. NH), his daughter, Alice J. Downing, a sorter (shoe factory), aged thirty-two years (b. RI), and his stepchildren, Winston H. Pinkham, a cutter (shoe factory), aged nineteen years (b. NH), Shirley Pinkham, a batch girl (shoe factory), aged eighteen years (b. NH), and Winona Pinkham, aged sixteen years (b. NH). George A. Downing owned their house at Rear 9 High Street, which was valued at $2,000. They did not have a radio set.

Ludger J. Creatiau, a carpenter (B.&M. R.R.), aged fifty-one years (b. Quebec), headed a Dover, NH, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Gertrude C. [((Pinkham) Thurber)] Creatiau, aged fifty years (b. NH). Ludger J. Creatiau owned their house at 8 Reservoir Avenue, which was valued at $2,800. They had a radio set.

Son-in-law Ludger J. Crateau died of encephalitis on Drew Street in Dover, NH, December 27, 1935, aged fifty-years, two months, and twenty-nine days. He was a married carpenter. E.C. Perkins, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Ida E. [(Pinkham)] Hurd, at home, aged seventy-eight years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. She rented her part of a two-family house, for $22 per month. She had resided in Belknap County in 1935.

Eldora [(Pinkham)] Bennett, aged seventy years (b. NH), headed a Gloucester, MA, household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. She rented her apartment at 43 Prospect Street, for $10 per month.

Geo. A. Downing, a retired railroader, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Fanny I. [((Hayes) Pinkham)] Downing, aged fifty-eight years (b. NH), and his daughter, Winona Pinkham, aged twenty-six years (b. NH). Geo. A. Downing owned their house on Maple Court, which was valued at $2,000. They had all resided in the “same place,” i.e., Farmington, NH, in 1935

Isma [(Thurber)] Olcott, a hairdresser (beauty parlor), aged sixty-four years (b. MA), headed a Dover, NH, household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. Her household included her children, Joan Olcott, aged ten years (b. NH), and Marlene Olcott, aged eight years (b. NH), and her mother, Gertrude Creteau, a housekeeper (private home), aged sixty years (b. NH). Isma Olcott owned their house on Reservoir Avenue, which was valued at $2,500. They had all resided in the “same house” in 1935.

Daughter Fannie I. ((Hayes) Pinkham) Downing died of cerebral apoplexy in Farmington, April 24, 1942, aged sixty years, eight months, and two days. She was a widowed housewife. J.L. McLaughlin, M.D., signed the death certificate.

IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Fannie Isabel Downing. Many people in Farmington and vicinity regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Fannie I. Downing, aged 60, who died at her home on Maple court, last Friday evening following a long illness. Mrs. Downing, who was a native of Milton, was the daughter of Charles T. and Nellie (Parmenter) Hayes. For over twelve years she taught school in Milton and was a member of the Advent Christian church. She also was a member of Fraternal Chapter, O.E.S., Henry Wilson Grange, Eastern New Hampshire Pomona Grange, and the New Hampshire Grange. She had been a resident of Farmington for many years and had acquired many friends and acquaintances Mrs. Downing is survived by one son, Winston Pinkham of this town, two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Horne and Mrs. Ralph Parent, also of Farmington, two step daughters, Mrs. Marlon L. Roberts of Cumberland Center, Me., and Miss A. Josephine Downing of Providence, R.I., two sisters, Mrs. Elvah Kelley of West Milton and Mrs. Clyde Hannant of Winchendon, Mass., and two brothers, Charles T. Hayes of West Milton and George W. Hayes of Farmington. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Advent Christian church with Rev. E.E. Pender officiating and burial was in Farmington cemetery (Farmington News, May 1, 1942).

CARD OF THANKS. We are deeply grateful to our friends and neighbors for their many kindnesses and expressions of comfort in our recent bereavement, for the beautiful bowers and the loan of automobiles. Winston H. Pinkham, Mrs. Clyde Horne, Mrs. Ralph Parent, Miss Josephine Downing, Mrs. Marion Roberts (Farmington News, May 1, 1942).

LOCAL. Friends of Mrs. Ida Hurd regret to learn that she is confined to her bed by illness. She is being cared for at the home of Mrs. Grace Bunker (Farmington News, January 9, 1948).

PERSONAL. Mrs. Ida Hurd of Alton Bay, who has been staying at the home of Mrs. Grace Bunker, is now being cared for by Mrs. Inez Wendell (Farmington News, February 20, 1948).

Daughter Ida E. (Pinkham) Hurd of Alton, NH, died of cerebral apoplexy in Farmington, NH, April 24, 1948, aged eighty-five years, six months, and eighteen days. She was a widow. J.L. McLaughlin, M.D., signed the death certificate.

IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Ida Ellen Hurd. Mrs. Ida Ellen Hurd, aged 86, widow of George E. Hurd, died early last Saturday morning, April 24, following a long period of falling health. She was born in Farmington on October 6, 1862, the daughter of William H.H. and Sarah R. Pinkham. The greater part her life was spent in Alton Bay, but for the past five months she had been in Farmington, where she was cared for at a local convalescent home. Although she was not a member of the fraternal organizations, she was a regular attendant and active worker in the Alton Baptist church during her younger years. She leaves one son, John P. Hurd of this town, and a granddaughter, Mrs. William Smith of Portland, Me. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, April 26, at the Norman L. Otis funeral parlor, with Rev. A. Aubert officiating. Bearers were Willis C Hanson, P.B. McCormack, Henry Browne and Ned L. Parker Burial was in Farmington cemetery (Farmington News, April 30, 1948).

Daughter Clara G. (Pinkham) Thurber) Crateau died of general carcinomatosis at Wentworth Hospital in Dover, NH, May 25, 1948, aged sixty-eight years, seven months, and eight days. She was a widowed retiree. She had been resident in Dover, NH, for forty years, i.e., since circa 1908. Emmet F. O’Gara, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Fred S. O’Keiff, farm work (foreman, Choate Island), aged sixty-seven years (b. ME), headed an Essex, MA, household at the time of the Seventeenth (1950) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Cecilia M. [(McGlinchey)] O’Keiff, aged sixty-five years (b. Ireland), and his boarders, Ellen L. Burnham, aged seventy years (b. MA), and Eldora P. [(Pinkham)] Bennett, aged eighty-one years (b. NH). They resided on Storey Street. (Eldora P. Bennett was “separated” from her husband).

Daughter Eldora (Pinkham) Bennett died in Gloucester, MA, March 10, 1955.

Son-in-law Fred S. Bennett died in Chicopee, MA, November 15, 1961, aged ninety-five years.

FRED S. BENNETT. ALTON – Fred S. Bennett, 95, who lived in West Springfield, died at a Chicopee, Mass., nursing home yesterday after a brief illness. A native of Alton he had resided in West Springfield the past six years. Mr. Bennett was a retired steamfitter, a member of Ocean lodge IOOF, of Gloucester, Mass., and Wingersheek Tribe of Redmen of Gloucester, Mass. He was supervisor of heating and ventilating in the public school system of Gloucester for a number of years. Survivors include two sons, Roland F. Bennett, with whom he made his home, and Stanley G. Bennett of Gloucester; a daughter, Mrs. Nettie Dorr of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews. Services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Davenport Funeral home in Farmington. Rev. Joseph Simone, minister of the Congregational church in Farmington, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery in Alton. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight, tomorrow afternoon and evening (Concord Monitor (Concord, NH), November 16, 1961).

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By Muriel Bristol | June 9, 2024

George Henry Plummer was born in Milton, March 27, 1835, son of John J. Sr. and Betsy Q. (Deland) Plummer.

Father John J. Plummer died of hepatitis in Milton, December 1, 1856, aged fifty-six years. He was a farmer. D.T. Parker, M.D., signed the death certificate.

George H. Plumer, a trader, aged twenty-five years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. His household included Betsey [(Deland)] Plumer, aged fifty-four years (b. NH), and John J. Plumer, aged eighteen years (b. NH). George H. Plumer had real estate valued at $3,000 and personal estate valued at $1,000. Their household was enumerated between those of William W. Ricker, a farmer, aged forty-six years (b. NH), and Nathl Roberts, a blacksmith, aged sixty years (b. NH).

[Future father-in-law Ephraim Hayes died in Milton, February 19, 1861].

Betsey Q. [(Deland)] Plummer, aged sixty-five years, headed a Milton household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. Her household included George H. Plummer, a farm laborer, aged thirty-five years (b. NH), and Charles E. Plummer, a farm laborer, aged twenty-three years (b. NH). Betsey Q. Plumer had real estate valued at $2,000 and personal estate valued at $1,025. Their household was enumerated between those of Stephen Nute, a farm laborer, aged forty-nine years (b. NH), and William H.H. Pinkham, a farmer, aged twenty-nine years (b. NH).

The Milton Selectmen of 1871 were Geo. Lyman, John Lucas, and G.H. Plumer. The Milton Selectmen of 1872-73 were Geo. Lyman, Geo. H. Plumer, and T.H. Roberts.

The Milton Selectmen of 1874-77 were Geo. Lyman, Geo. H. Plumer, and J.U. Simes.

Future mother-in-law Rosamond (Dame) Hayes died of paralysis in Milton, November 29, 1874, aged seventy-five years, five months. She was a widow.

George H. Plummer married in Farmington, NH, April 22, 1876, Mary Pierce Hayes, both of Milton. He was a farmer, aged forty-one years, and she was aged thirty-three years. Rev. D.H. Adams performed the ceremony. She was born in Milton, circa 1843, daughter of Ephraim and Rosamond (Dame) Hayes.

Geo. H. Plumer, a farmer, aged forty-five years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included Mary P. [(Hayes)] Plumer, keeping house, aged thirty-seven years (b. NH). Their household was enumerated between those of William Hurd, a farmer, aged thirty-nine years (b. NH), and Betsy Q. [(Deland)] Plumer, keeping house, aged seventy-five years (b. NH).

Daughter Bessie Agnes Plummer was born in Milton, July 12, 1880.

Mother Betsy Q. (Deland) Plummer died in Milton, February 16, 1882.

The State of New Hampshire. STRAFFORD S.S. – To Ella F. Frost of Wolfeboro, formerly Ella F. Dealand, and all others interested therein: You are hereby notified that George H. Plumer, trustee of the estate of said Ella F. Dealand, has filed his account of his said trusteeship in the probate office for said county, and will exhibit the same at a court of probate to be holden at Dover in said county, on the 1st Tuesday of November next when and where you may appear and be heard on said account. And it is ordered that said guardian give notice by causing the foregoing citation and this order thereon to be published three weeks successively in the Farmington News, a newspaper printed at Farmington, in said county, the last publication whereof to be at least seven days before said court. Given at Dover i said county, this 1st day of October, A.D. 1889. By Order CHARLES S. CLIFFORD, Register (Farmington News, October 11, 1889).

The Milton Selectmen of 1893-94 were Geo. Lyman, G.H. Plummer, and C.W. Lowe. The Milton Selectmen of 1895 were Geo. Lyman, G.H. Plummer, and J.U. Simes.

LOCALS. Mrs. George W. Plummer and her daughter, Miss Bessie Plummer, of West Milton were in Farmington on Monday (May 19, 1899).

WEST MILTON. Miss Sadie Twombly of South Milton is spending the week with Miss Bessie Plummer (Farmington News, September 1, 1899).

WEST MILTON. In the absence of the organist at Nute chapel last Sunday Miss Bessie Plummer presided at the organ both morning and evening services (Farmington News, September 1, 1899).

LOCALS. Mrs. George Plummer and Miss Bessie Plummer of West Milton were in town on Tuesday (Farmington News, October 13, 1899).

George H. Plumer, a farmer, aged sixty-five years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-four years), Mary P. [(Deland)] Plumer, aged fifty-seven years (b. NH), and his daughter, Bessie A. Plumer, aged nineteen years (b. NH). George H. Plumer owned their farm, free-and-clear. Mary P. Plumer was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of William H.H. Pinkham, a farmer, aged fifty-nine years (b. NH), and Lizzie W. Hatch, a farmer, aged seventy-nine years (b. NH).

George H. Plumer served on the invitation committee for the Milton Centennial celebration in 1902.

Old Home at Milton. Many readers of the News are interested in the centennial celebration of the incorporation of the town of Milton, which is to take place August 30. The invitation committee is Robert M. Looney, Elbridge L. Avery, George H. Plumer, Albert O. Mathes. The exercises will be held on the grounds of the Nute High School, and will be of great interest. The speech of welcome will be made by Albert O. Mathes, treasurer of the Strafford bank in Dover, and the main address will be given by Arthur T. Smith, ex principal of the Nute High School. Mr. Mathes will arrange a room, with quaint old-time furnishings, and will be responsible for any, treasures kindly lent to him for this purpose. Articles may be put in the hands of Amos M. Roberts at Milton. The people have decided to have a parade in connection with their celebration and have appointed the following committee, Will Hall, G.H. Jordan, Joseph Avery, G.E. Wentworth, M.G. Pinkham, F.E. Marsh, Mrs. J.B. Hart, Miss Elfrida Peacock, Susan Haley, Ruth Hall, Fannie L. Hayes, Mrs. H.S. Mason, Mr. Samuel Drew, Mrs. A.A. Fox. The press committee are Walter E. Looney, M.W. Dickey and Harry B. Amey (Farmington News, August 22, 1902).

Daughter Bessie A. Plumer visited Boston, MA, several weeks before her wedding.

WEST MILTON. Miss Bessie Plumer has returned from her visit to Boston (Farmington News, June 12, 1903).

Daughter Bessie A. Plummer married in Milton, June 30, 1903, Bertrand Eri Twombly, both of Milton. She was a lady, aged twenty-two years, and he was a mill employee, aged twenty-five years. Rev. Myron P. Dickey performed the ceremony. Twombly was born circa 1878, son of James H. and Ellen H. (Wentworth) Twombly.

WEST MILTON. Mrs. G.H. Plummer and Mrs. B.E. Twombly have been spending a few days in Wakefield (Farmington News, October 16, 1903).

WEST MILTON. Mrs. Bertrand Twombly has been visiting relatives in Lee (Farmington News, March 23, 1906).

George H. Plumer, a farmer (general farm), aged seventy-five years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-four years), Mary [(Deland)] Plumer, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH), his daughter, Bessie A. [(Plummer)] Twombly, aged twenty-nine years (b. NH), and his grandsons, Leslie B. Twombly, aged five years (b. NH), and Allen S. Twombly, aged eleven months (b. NH). George H. Plumer owned their farm, free-and-clear. Mary P. Plumer was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of John S. Haines, a farmer (general farm), aged sixty-three years (b. NH), and W.H.H. Pinkham, a farmer (general farm), aged sixty-nine years (b. NH).

West Milton. The sickness which has prevailed the past fortnight at the home of G.H. Plummer is slightly abated and the afflicted members of the family are now improving (Farmington News, April 4, 1913).

West Milton. George H. Plummer, who has been in a critical condition the past week, suffering from a leaky valve of the heart, is thought to be slightly improved (Farmington News, September 17, 1915).

West Milton. Many friends are pleased to learn that George H. Plummer is recovering from his recent severe illness and unless complications take place is expected to get up again (Farmington News, October 1, 1915).

George H. Plummer died of mitral regurgitation on the Hare Road in [West] Milton, October 5, 1915, aged eighty years, six months and nine days. He was a married farmer and lifelong resident. Charles C. Rogers, M.D., signed the death certificate.

West Milton. George Henry Plummer, aged 80 years, six months and nine days, died at his home on the Hare road Tuesday evening, after an illness of four weeks. He had been in failing health for four years, due to valvular heart trouble, but the final cause of death was senile debility. Death came suddenly as he seemed to be improving until an hour before the end. Mr. Plummer was born in West Milton in the home where his death occurred. He was the eldest son in a family of six children born to John and Betsey (Dealand) Plummer. He was among the oldest residents of the town and he and his sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Howe, aped 83, were the oldest on this side of the town. The deceased was a highly respected citizen, a man of sound and equitable judgment and his counsel often sought. He was devoted to home and family and found his life work here. He had served his town in the capacity of selectman for seven consecutive years, followed later by a term of three years. He was a veteran Odd Fellow, having been a member of Woodbine Lodge for 41 years, holding various offices during that time. Mr. Plummer is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary P. Plummer, the companion of 39 years; also by one daughter, Mrs. Bertrand E. Twombley, who resided with him; one brother, Charles Plummer of Farmington; one sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Howe of this town; two grandchildren, Leslie B. and Allen S. Twombley. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, Rev. D.A. Gammon officiating. Arrangements will be in charge of officers and members of Woodbine Lodge. The Odd Fellows quartet will render selections and the bearers will be members of the order, burial will be made in the family cemetery near the homestead (Farmington News, October 8, 1915).

Mary P. (Hayes) Plummer died of mitral regurgitation on the Hare Road in [West] Milton, November 2, 1916, aged seventy-three years, six months, and ten days. She was a widowed housewife and lifelong resident. Charles C. Rogers, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Mrs. Plummer. During the hour of noon last Thursday a great sorrow fell upon the dwellers of this community when it was learned that Mrs. Mary P. Plummer had answer the call of the pale boatman. The end came after several years of failing health and two months of intense suffering from heart trouble, at the age of 73 years. She was the widow of George H. Plummer, whom she survived about one year. She was the daughter of Ephraim and Rosamand (Dame) Hayes and was a native of West Milton where she passed her entire life. For forty years she had resided in the home where her death occurred. The deceased was naturally an accomplished woman and after acquiring the best education which the schools of her day afforded, she taught with much credit in the schools of Milton, Farmington, Wakefield and Dover for a period of eleven years, relinquishing the profession to become the wife of Mr. Plummer in 1876. Since that time she had unsparingly lavished her devotion upon the duties of wife and mother until the hearth that is so sadly bereaved by her passing now seems desolate without the hallowed presence that made for it the name of home. A woman of sterling worth, gentle, yet firm in the application of right, a possessor of unflagging Christian faith, a friend to all, an enemy to none – such a personality cannot pass without the hearts of all who knew her being touched with a sincere sense of loss, mingled with genuine sympathy for, those who are left. The deceased united with the Congregational church of this town in 1870 and remained steadfast to this faith until the end. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Bertrand E. Twombly who resided with her; one brother, John P. Hayes of this town; two grandchildren, Leslie B. and Allen S. Twombly; one nephew, Prof. Charles E. Locke of Boston. Funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon at 1.30 o’clock, with Rev. D.A. Gammon officiating. Two favorite selections, “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” and “Home at Last,” were rendered by Mrs. C.B. Canney and Mrs. Annie E. Cook. Burial was made in the Hayes cemetery. The bearers were George Nute, Henry Hayes, G.D. Canney and John Haynes (Farmington News, November 10, 1916).

Charles H. Pittman (1844-1926), a Farmington, NH, realtor, acting as administrator of the estate of the late George H. Plummer, auctioned off Plummer’s Hare Road woodlot in February 1917.

REAL ESTATE. MEADOW AND WOOD LOT at AUCTION. By virtue of a license from the Hon. Judge of Probate for the County of Strafford, the subscriber will sell at Public Auction on Saturday, February 3rd, at 2 o’clock p.m., in his office at the Odd Fellows Block, Farmington, N.H., a certain tract of land belonging to the estate of the late George H. Plummer, deceased, situate in West Milton in said County of Strafford, containing about twenty-five acres, bounded and described as follows: Bounded on the East by the Hare Road, so called, on the South by land of Mrs. Clara Burleigh; on the West by land of Walter Amazeen and on the North by land of Harry Pinkham and Fred Marcil, and known as Plummer’s meadow and woodlot. Said lot consists of a meadow of about eight acres, estimated to cut from eight to ten tons of good quality hay, and the balance of the lot is covered with a good growth of pine, maple, birch and poplar, estimated to be from 150 to 200 cords of wood, in addition to the pine growth, and is only two and one-half miles from Farmington Village. All parties wishing to purchase will be shown over the lot, before the day of sale, by calling at the late residence of George H. Plummer at West Milton. Terms: Ten per cent at sale; the balance within thirty days. C.H. PITMAN, Administrator. Farmington, N.H., January 24, 1917 (Farmington News, January 26, 1917).

Bertrand E. Twombly, a farmer (owner), aged forty-two years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Bessie P. [(Plummer)] Twombly, aged thirty-nine years (b. NH), and his sons, Leslie P. Twombly, aged fifteen years (b. NH), and Allen S. Twombly, aged ten years (b. NH). Bertrand E. Twombly owned their farm on the Hare Road, with a mortgage. Their household was enumerated between those of Fannie D. Pinkham, a farmer (owner), aged thirty-eight years (b. NH), and Arthur H. Nute, a farmer (owner), aged sixty-eight years (b. NH).

WEST MILTON. Miss Smith, who recently purchased the George Plummer farm, is about to make alterations and improvements on the buildings (Farmington News, September 16, 1924).

WEST MILTON. Charles Plummer is working on the shed of Miss Smith, at the late George Plummer farm (Farmington News, September 11, 1925).

Bertrand E. Twombly, a carpenter (house), aged fifty-two years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-seven years), Bessie P. [(Plummer)] Twombly, aged forty-nine years (b. NH), and his sons, Leslie Twombly, a clerk (post office), aged twenty-five years (b. NH), and Allan S. Twombly, a salesman (drug store), aged twenty years (b. NH). Bertrand E. Twombly rented their house at 52 Glen Street, for $13 per month. They had a radio set.

PERSONAL. Mrs. Bertrand E. Twombly is restricted to her home suffering from typhoid fever (Farmington News, February 6, 1931).

PERSONAL. Mrs. Bertrand E. Twombly, who is suffering from typhoid fever, was taken to the Huggins hospital in Wolfeboro last Friday (Farmington News, February 13, 1931).

LOCAL. Bertrand E. Twombly was called to Amherst, Sunday, by the death of his sister, Mrs. Florence A. Going. The deceased was born in South Milton, the daughter of James H. and Ellen (Wentworth) Twombly. She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Going, a son, two daughters, a sister and three brothers. Funeral was held in Amherst, Monday, and the remains were brought to Rochester for burial (Farmington News, January 13, 1939).

Bertran Twombly, a truck driver (town work), aged sixty-three years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Bessie [(Plummer)] Twombly, a houseworker, aged sixty years (b. NH), and his son, Leslie Twombly, a postal clerk (post office), aged thirty-six years (b. NH).

Son-in-law Bertrand E. Twombly died in Farmington, NH, April 22, 1948, aged seventy years.

MEMORIAM. Bertrand E. Twombly. Bertrand Eri Twombly, aged 70, a resident of this town for about 25 years, died at his home last Thursday morning, April 22, following several years of failing health, the last week of which he was confined to his bed. He was born In Milton September 17, 1877, the son of James H. and Ellen (Wentworth) Twombly, and was the oldest of a family of three boys and two girls. Most of his life was spent in and around Milton where he attended the public schools. He was variously employed in the industries of this section. For a number or years, he worked for the Spaulding Fibre company North Rochester and later moved to this town and was employed in Giles and Langley lumber and box operations. During his later years he was employed as a carpenter and before ill health forced his retirement several years ago was employed by the town of Farmington. He was particularly interested in farming from his youth and when a young man was quite interested in poultry raising. He was not particularly active in the public affairs in this community but manifested a great interest in all local happenings. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Bessie Plummer Twombly, two sons, Leslie B. of Farmington and Allen S. of Rye, one sister, Miss Sara J. Twombly of Rochester, two brothers, John H. of Windsor, Vt., and Archie P.W. of Waltham, Mass., four nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1.30 p.m. at the Norman L. Otis funeral parlor with Rev. A. Aubert officiating. Bearers were Frank E. Webster, Charles W.T. Willson, Carl B. Canney, Charles T. Hayes. Burial was in Rochester cemetery. Following is a list of the flowers at the funeral: Basket, husband, Mrs. Bessie P. Twombly; pillow, father, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie B. Twombly, Mr. and Mrs. Allen S. Twombly; spray, Miss Sara Twombly, Archie P.W. Twombly; spray, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Twombly; bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Twombly, Jr.; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Going; spray, Charles E. Locke; basket, neighbors; spray Central street neighbors; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Higgins; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Soloman A. Higgins and Lawrence Higgins; spray, Farmington postoffice; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Otis and Brenda Otis; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beane; spray, Will L. Peavey and Miss Isadore Peavey (Farmington News, April 30, 1948).

CARD OF THANKS. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to all our neighbors and friends for their kindness and expressions of sympathy during our recent great loss. We especially thank Dr. J.L. McLaughlin, Dr. J. Shagoury, all those who gave such beautiful flowers and all those who offered cars for the funeral. Mrs. Bertrand E. Twombly, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie B. Twombly, Mr. and Mrs. Allen S. Twombly, Miss Sara Twombly, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Twombly, Archie P.W. Twombly (Farmington News, April 30, 1948).

Daughter Bessie A. (Plummer) Twombly died of a gastrointestinal hemorrhage at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NH, May 24, 1948, aged sixty-seven years, ten months, and twelve days. She was a widowed housewife, resident at 52 Glen Street, Farmington, NH. Charles J. Shagoury, M.D., signed the death certificate.

IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Bessie E. Twombly. A long period of failing health ended by the death of Mrs. Bessie P. Twombly, which occurred Monday evening, May 24, at the hospital in Rochester, where she had been a patient about three weeks. Mrs. Twombly survived her husband slightly more than one month. About six months ago she and Mr. Twombly went to the home of their local son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie B. Twombly, to spend the winter, and though she was able to be about town occasionally, she continued in frail health. She made a great effort to overcome her disabilities and always exhibited much appreciation for all of the devoted care so freely given. Mrs. Twombly was born In West Milton on July 13, 1880, the only child of George H. and Mary P. (Hayes) Plummer, and her earlier years were spent in her native town. She attended the school in her community and later attended Nute high school in Milton, but being naturally student and ardent reader, she acquired an education that gave her much pleasure throughout her life. On June 30, she was married to the late Bertrand E. Twombly and twenty-five years ago she and her husband removed to Farmington. Mrs. Twombly become a member of the Baptist church and was very active in its work long as her health permitted. Aside from these associations, she found her chief interests in her home and among her many friends. Much sympathy is expressed for two sons, Leslie B. Twombly of this town and Allan S. Twombly of Rye. The only other surviving relatives are several cousins. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1.30 at the Otis funeral home and burial will be in the Plummer family burying ground at West Milton. Bearers will be Charles W.T. Willson, John P. Hurd, Carl B. Canney and Charles T. Hayes (Farmington News, May 28, 1948).

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By Muriel Bristol | June 2, 2024

Halton Rex Hayes was born in Rochester, NH, December 29, 1893, son of Edward F. and Hattie E. (Pinkham) Hayes.

Halton Rex Hayes of 108 Charles Street, Rochester, NH, registered for the WW I military draft in Rochester, NH, June 5, 1917. He was a shipper for Swift & Co., aged twenty-three years (b. Rochester, NH, December 29, 1893). He was single, of a tall height, with a slender build, slightly balding light brown hair and light blue eyes.

Halton Rex Hayes enlisted in the U.S. Navy, June 20, 1917. He received his discharge from the U.S. Navy, June 30, 1918.

Edwin Hayes, a tinsmith (plumber shop), aged fifty-six years (b. NH), headed a Rochester, NH, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Hattie Hayes, aged fifty-eight years (b. NH), and his children, Arlene E. Hayes, a stenographer (mill), aged twenty-two years (b. NH), and Halton Hayes, a salesman (packing shop), aged twenty-six years (b. NH). Edwin Hayes owned their house at 108 Charles Street, with a mortgage.

Halton R. Hayes married in Milton, April 24, 1920, Agnes Melissa Townsend, he of Rochester, NH, and she of Milton Mills. He was a salesman, aged twenty-six years, and she was at home, aged nineteen years. Rev. Lester E. Alexander performed the ceremony. She was born in Milton Mills, May 25, 1900, daughter of John E. and Eda B. (Lowd) Townsend.

(The child of Halton R. and Agnes M. (Townsend) Hayes was Paul Townsend Hayes (1925-2012)).

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spinney entertained as guests over the week-end Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Townsend of Milton Mills, N.H. (North Adams Transcript (North Adams, MA), October 10, 1921).

Son Paul Townsend Hayes was born in Bradford, MA, March 8, 1925.

Halton R. (Agnes T.) Hayes appeared in the Haverhill. MA, directory of 1928, as manager of the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co., with his house at 35 Fernwood av., Br. [Bradford].

Halton R. Hayes appeared in the Haverhill, MA, directory of 1930, as manager at the Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co., with his house at 35 Fernwood ave., Bradf0rd district. The Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co., Halton R. Hayes, manager, appeared at 30 Ferry street, Bradford district.

Halton R. Hayes, a sales agent (biscuits), aged thirty-six years (b. NH), headed a Haverhill, MA, household at the time of the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census, His household included his wife (of ten years), Agnes T. Hayes, aged twenty-nine years (b. NH), and his son, Paul T. Hayes, aged five years (b. MA). Halton R. Hayes owned their house at 35 Fernwood Avenue, which was valued at $10,000. They had a radio set.

Mother-in-law Eda B. (Lowd) Townsend of Milton Mills died of a cerebral hemorrhage at 35 Fernwood Avenue in Haverhill, MA, February 2, 1932, aged sixty-two years, three days. She was a widow. John Sproull, M.D., signed the death certificate.

Brother-in-law Henry A. Townsend (1898-1932), who ran the family’s Miltonia Mill in Milton Mills, died in New Orleans, LA, April 2, 1932.

April 2: Telegram came from New Orleans to-day saying Henry died of intestinal flu there to-day. They will be home with the body Monday night. He was in his early 30s.

(See H.E. Wentworth’s Diary Entries, Miltonia Mills – 1928-34).

Mr. and Mrs. Halton R. Hayes attended a New Year’s Eve dinner and party at the Andover Country Club in Andover, MA, December 31, 1932 (Andover Townsman, January 6, 1933).

After her brother Henry A. Townsend’s death, Agnes M. (Townsend) Hayes and her husband, Halton R. Hayes, returned to Milton Mills, where they became more involved in the affairs of the mill. Halton R. Hayes seems to have made sales trips for the mill products. (See H.E. Wentworth’s Diary Entries, Miltonia Mills – 1935-54).

Mrs. Halton R. Hayes of Milton Mills, NH, was a recently arrived tourist that registered with the Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Chamber of Commerce, in February 1934 (Ft. Lauderdale News (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), February 14, 1934).

Mrs. Halton Hayes, Mrs. F.D. Stevens, and Mrs. Grace M. Townsend, all of Milton Mills, attended a Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs tea party given at the Goodall-Sanford Mill, in Sanford, ME, June 29, 1934 (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), July 5, 1934).

MILTON MILLS TO BE HOST TO ROCHESTER DISTRICT SCOUTERS. Announcement has been made by Edward H. Young, field executive of the Daniel Webster Council, that Milton Mills will act as host to the Rochester district committee and its guests on the occasion of the regular bi-monthly meeting of the district on Monday, December 21. The Milton Mills Scout committee composed of Halton Hayes, Herbert Nickerson, William Woodbury, Frank Gard, and Rev. Frank Snell, are in charge of the program. A supper will be served at 6.30 and following that a court of honor and the business meeting of the district committee will be held. All Scouts who have earned awards are requested to be present to receive their certificates. The announcement of a winter camp for Star, Life, and Eagle Scouts has been released to all scoutmasters. This camp will be held at Mt. Chocorua on February 26, 27, 28, under the personal direction of Professor Karl Woodward, head of the forestry department of the University of New Hampshire and chairman of the council camping committee. The Scouts who participate will make their own sleeping bags and must also provide themselves with other equipment for winter sports activities. Scouts who desire to make this trip should make application immediately to the Eastern Area Field Office, Daniels street, Portsmouth (Farmington News, December 18, 1936).

Mother Hattie E. (Pinkham) Hayes died in Milton Mills, June 22, 1937, aged seventy-six years.

Rochester, N.H. Mrs. Hattie E. Hayes, 76, died Tuesday at the home of her son Halton R. Hayes where she went two weeks ago on a visit. She was born in New Durham, N.H., the daughter of Justin and Minerva Kemp Pinkham, and came here 54 years ago from Dover. She was a member of the True Memorial Baptist Church. Mrs. Hayes is survived by her husband, Edwin Hayes; two sons, Leon G. Hayes of St. Louis, Mo., and Halton R. Hayes of Milton Mills, N.H.; two daughters, Arlene E., wife of Dr. John J. Topham of Dover and Florence M., wife of Dr. Wilbur T. Lunt of Rochester; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the home, 26 Lowell Street, conducted by the Rev. Daniel H. Miller, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Keene, N.H., and a former pastor of True Memorial Church in Rochester. Burial will be in the Rochester Cemetery (Portland Evening Express (Portland, ME), June 23, 1937).

MILTON MILLS. Mrs. H.E. Anderson, Mrs. Richard Jewett, Mrs. Halton Hayes, Mrs. Grace Townsend, and Miss Elisabeth Jones are attending the flower show in Boston (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), March 24, 1938).

Halton R. Hayes was Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade at Milton Mills, in May 1938.

MILTON MILLS. Memorial Day Exercises. Memorial Day exercises were held here Sunday afternoon with a parade at 1.30 o’clock in the following order: Marshal, Halton Hayes; V.F.W. Band, Geo. Maxfield Post No. 1771 of Rochester; Escort, Oscar G. Morehouse Post No. 61 of American Legion; Commander William Fabian, Spanish War Veterans; V.F.W. Post of Rochester; Visiting Posts of American Legion; Boy Scout Troop No. 155, Scoutmaster Bernard Pinkham; Girl Scout Troop No. 1 Captain Miss Mary B. Willard, Woman’s Relief Corps No. 47 Pres. Jeanette Page, Unit of Post No. 81 Auxiliary to American Legion Mrs. Rita Tanner, Milton and Milton Mills Schools with teachers. At 2.30 o’clock Leonard C. Hardwick of Rochester gave the ovation in Central Hall with Charles Tanner as president of the day. Clifton Hersom delivered Lincoln’s Gettysburg address (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), June 2, 1938).

Halton R. Hayes, a proprietor (blanket mill), aged forty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Sixteenth (1940) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Agnes L. Hayes, aged forty years (b. NH), his son, Paul L. Hayes, aged fifteen years (b. MA), and his housekeeper, Germaine Cloutier, a housekeeper (private house), aged twenty-three years (b. NH). Halton R. Hayes owned their house at Milton Mills Center, which was valued at $3,000. Their household was enumerated between those of Laura A. Howland, aged seventy-five years (b. NH), and Annie M. Reynolds, aged seventy-eight years (b. ME).

Halton Rex Hayes of Church Street, in Milton Mills, registered for the WW II military draft in Milton, April 27, 1942. He had been born in Rochester, NH, December 29, 1893, aged forty-eight years, and was employed by Miltonia Mills in Milton Mills. His next of kin was his wife, Mrs. Agnes T. Hayes. Their telephone number was 39-3. He stood 5′ 10″ tall, weighed 180 pounds, and had blue eyes, gray hair, and a light complexion.

Strafford County Concert Society Elects New Heads. Directors of the Strafford County Co-operative Concert association, which has closed its first season, has named the following directors for the concert season of 1942-43: Mrs. James E. Thayer and Mrs. John Cloutman of Farmington, Halton Hayes and Miss Ruth Iovine of Milton, Edward McKeon and Girard Goudreau of Somersworth, Charles F. Hartnett and Albert Peterson of Dover. Also, Mrs. Dorothy McDuffee, Mrs. Frank Jones, Judge Leonard C. Hardwick, Harry Norman, Edward Normand, Charles Jackson, J.E. Alcide Bilodeau, Mrs. Bess D. Neal, Mrs. Dorothy Seane, Monroe, Mrs. Richard F. Cooper and Mrs. W.T. Roy of Rochester (Portsmouth Herald (Portsmouth, NH), May 19, 1942).

Father Edwin F. Hayes died in Rochester, NH, December 19, 1942, aged seventy-nine years.

Edwin F. Hayes, 79, Succumbs at Home. Edwin F. Hayes, 79, widely known resident of this city, died Saturday morning at his home, 26 Lowell street, after an illness of three years’ duration.  He was born in New Durham, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hayes, and attended the local schools there. At the age of 19 he came to Rochester and had lived here ever since. A tinsmith by trade he was employed for a number of years by Clarence Junkins and before he retired several years ago worked for the firm of Sanborn and McDuffee. He was a member of the Motolina lodge of Odd Fellows. He leaves a son, Halton Hayes, an executive of Miltonia Mills at Milton Mills; and a daughter, Mrs. Arleen Topham, wife of Dr. J.J. Topham of Dover (Portsmouth Herald, December 21, 1942).

Son Paul Townsend Hayes of Milton Mills, registered for the WW II military draft in Rochester, NH, March 10, 1943. He had been born in Bradford, MA, March 8, 1925, aged eighteen years, and was a student at the New Hampton School at New Hampton, NH. His next of kin was his father, Mr. Halton R. Hayes. His telephone number was Milton Mills 39-3. He stood 5′ 9½″ tall, weighed 165 pounds, and had blue eyes, black hair, and a light complexion.

Lt. Commander John H. Chipman (1896-1972) and his wife, Mildred F. (Brooks) Chipman (1898-1980) hosted Mrs. Halton R. Hayes on a visit to Washington, DC, in May 1943.

Mrs. Halton Hayes of New Hampshire is the guest of Lt. Comdr. John H. Chipman and Mrs. Chipman (Washington Evening Star (Washington, DC), May 16, 1943).

Mr. and Mrs. Halton Hayes and their son, Paul Hayes, of Milton Mills, were invited guests at the launch of the Tench-class submarine USS Torsk (SS-423) at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, September 6, 1944 (Portsmouth Herald, September 7, 1944).

The Milton Selectmen of 1945 were John G. Gilman, Ralph W. Pugh, and Halton R. Hayes.

Son Paul Townsend Hayes married (1st) in Milton Mills, May 29, 1945, Caroline Edna Wiegman, he of Milton and she of Bronx, NY. He was a textile worker, aged twenty years, and she was a model, aged twenty years. Chaplain (1st Lt.) James W. Currier performed the ceremony. She was born in Norfolk, VA, circa 1925, daughter of Stanley L. and Gladys (Wright) Wiegman.

The Milton Selectmen of 1946 were John G. Gilman, Ralph W. Pugh, and Halton R. Hayes.

MILTON MILLS. Halton Hayes is making extensive alterations to the barn at the Laws place (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), September 19, 1946).

FOR SALE. 30 TONS EARLY CUT Timothy Hay. Halton R. Hayes. Tel. Milton Mills 39-3. 4-2t (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), January 27, 1949).

Halton R. Hayes was a pallbearer at the funeral of Mrs. Lura A. ((Booth) Barnes) Howland, March 12, 1950. (She was an adopted daughter of Josiah N. and Sarah A. (Walker) Witham).

Deaths and Funerals. Mrs. Lura A. Howland. Funeral services for Mrs. Lura Agnes Howland of 33 Daniel street were held at the Milton Mills Methodist church yesterday. The Rev. Roland L. Thornton pastor of the Methodist church if Sanbornville, officiated, assisted the Rev. Buell Maxfield of the Milton Mills Baptist church. Mrs. Abbie Anderson was organist. Included in the attendance were members of the church, the Women’s Society of Christian Service headed by Mrs. Grace Taylor, more than 20 members of Sunrise Rebekah lodge of Milton Mills headed by Mrs. Virginia Mee, noble grand. Bearers were John Horne, Halton Hayes, Frank Goodwin, William Madden, Charles Langley and George Longley. Temporary interment was in receiving vault in South cemetery, Portsmouth. Burial will take place later in the family lot in Milton Mills (Portsmouth Herald, March 13, 1950).

Halton R. Hayes, a farmer, aged fifty-seven years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Seventeenth (1950) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Agnes T. Hayes, aged forty-nine years (b. NH). His household appeared in the enumeration between those of Melbourne A. Wilkinson, a carpenter (railroad), aged thirty-four years (b. NH), and Forrest S. French, a mechanic (automobile garage), aged fifty years (b. MA).

Paul T. Hayes, a public relation consultant (public relations co.), aged twenty-five years (b. MA), headed a Milton household at the time of the Seventeenth (1950) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Caroline E. [(Wiegman)] Hayes, aged twenty-five years (b. VA), and his daughter, Pamela T. Hayes, aged four years (b. NH). They resided in the “3rd house on [the] left” on North Main Street.

MILTON. Milton – Newly appointed news editor of radio and television station WSUN in St. Petersburg, Fla., is Paul T. Hayes, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Hayes of Milton Mills. He started in radio at WHEB (Farmington News, March 1, 1956).

(WHEB (750 AM) was a Portsmouth, NH, radio station between 1932 and 1991. WSUN (620 AM) was a St. Petersburg, FL, radio station between 1927 and 1999).

Son Paul T. Hayes married (2nd) in Pinellas County, FLA, in August 1956. Jo Ann Rawlings. She was born in London, KY, September 19, 1934, daughter of James and Gertrude (Porter) Rawlings.

Marriage Licenses. (APPLICATIONS). Paul T. Hayes, 31, 3435 Burlington Avenue North, and Jo Ann Rawlings, 21, 500 53rd Street South (Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), August 1, 1956).

Halton R. Hayes was nominated as Milton Mills postmaster by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in March 1959.

NOMINATIONS. Groton Man Among Those Named to Postmaster Positions. WASHINGTON (AP) – President Eisenhower has sent to the Senate these postmaster nominations: Paul H. Smith, Monument Beach, Mass.; Halton R. Hayes, Milton Mills, N.H.; William J. Driscoll, Plymouth, N.H.; Ernest A. Pike, Craftsbury, Vt.; Deane K. Page, Groton, Vt. (Barre Times (Barre, VT), March 9, 1959).

Halton R. Hayes’ appointment as Milton Mills postmaster was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, August 27, 1959.

FOR SALE. McCORMACK DEERING 4 knife Ensilage cutter and blower, for either corn or grass, on wheels, tractor hitch complete with 24 feet pipe and endless double leather belt. Used 3 weeks, A-l condition, price $300. Halton R. Hayes, Milton Mills, N.H. Tel. Granite 3-2366. 36-21 (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), September 15, 1960).

FOR SALE. ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR with hydraulic lift, mower, double plows and loader; 5’ double disc harrow, 3 smoothing spike tooth harrows, manure spreader on rubber with tractor hitch, side delivery rake, fertilizer and seed spreader on rubber, McCormick Deering enselage cutter and blower with 26 feet of pipe and belt with tractor hitch. Can be seen between 1 p.m. and 4 Halton R. Hayes, Milton Mills, N.H. 17-2t (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), May 4, 1961).

MILTON MILLS. Mrs. N.L. Wentworth and Mrs. Halton Hayes called on Mrs. Abbie Anderson in Rochester last Thursday (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), September 24, 1964).

Son Paul T. Hayes purchased a St Petersburg, FL, house lot in December 1967. (His parents would purchase an apparently adjoining house lot eighteen months later).

Pinellas County Deeds. Items recorded with indicated price of $10,ooo and up. Seller, buyer, description and state stamp tax. (State tax is figured at $0.30 per $100 of price on items. Therefore, $30 in stamps indicate a price of $10,000, etc. … December 22 … W.V. Register to Paul T. Hayes, Lot 15, Blk H, Bahama Beach, $39.25 (Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), December 29, 1967).

Halton R. and Agnes M. (Townsend) sold property in Milton Mills and purchased a St Petersburg, FL, house lot in August 1969. (Their son had purchased an apparently adjoining house lot eighteen months earlier).

Real estate transfers. … Agnes T. and Halton R. Hayes of Milton Mills to Myrtle D. and Guy R. Smith of Milton, a certain lot or parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Spring Street (Farmington News, July 17, 1969).

Pinellas County Deeds. Items recorded with indicated price of $10,ooo and up. Seller, buyer, description and state stamp tax. (State tax is figured at $0.30 per $100 of price on items. Therefore, $30 in stamps indicate a price of $10,000, etc. … August 15 … Dorothy E. Earl to Halton R. Hayes, Lot 14, Blk H, Bahama Beach Rep, $64.50 (Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), August 28, 1969).

Agnes T. (Townsend) Hayes died in St. Petersburg, FL, October 10, 1970, aged seventy years.

DEATHS. Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Agnes T. Hayes, 70, died Saturday, Oct. 10 at a St. Petersburg, Fla., hospital after a long illness. A native of Milton Mills, she lived here until moving to St. Petersburg a year ago. The family includes her husband, Halton R. Hayes, former postmaster here; a son, Paul T. Hayes of St. Petersburg; and three grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at Milton Mills Cemetery Tuesday, Oct. 13, by Rev. Galen Robertson, pastor of Milton Mills-Acton Baptist Church. The C.E. Peaslee and Son Funeral Home, Main St., Union, was in charge of arrangements (Farmington News, October 15, 1970).

Milton Mills. By Mrs. Alfred Lewis. The body of Mrs. Halton Hayes (Agnes Townsend) was brought Tuesday last week to the Milton Mills Cemetery. Those who attended the graveside service from the Ridge were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wentworth, Mrs. Alfred Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willey (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), October 22, 1970).

Milton Mills. By Mrs. Alfred Lewis. On Sept 10 Dr. Wes McKelvey will be the guest preacher at the Morning Worship Service at the Milton Mills United Methodist Church. Halton R. Hayes was a caller in town recently (Sanford Journal-Tribune (Biddeford, ME), September 7, 1972).

Legals. Notice under Fictitious names law. The undersigned intends to register the fictitious name Hayes Publishing Group with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Fla, Fla., pursuant to Section 865.09, Florida Statutes. 1953, and engage in the business or Music Publishing at 2406 So. MacDill Ave., Tampa, Fla. 33609 Paul T. Hayes, Sole Owner. E66I3 May 12,19,26, Jun 2,1978 (Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), May 12, 1978).

Halton R. Hayes died in St. Peterburg, FL, October 7, 1981, aged eighty-seven years.

Son Paul T. Hayes died in Kingston Springs, TN, February 28, 2012, aged eighty-six years.

Remembering … HAYES, Paul Townsend. Age 86, Kingston Springs, TN died Feb. 28, 2012. He worked in broadcasting his whole life. He worked at WSUN in tv and radio, WFLA in Tampa, in radio and he ran and owned Hayes Recording Studio for 30 years. Survived by his wife of 56 years, JoAnn Rawlings Hayes; son, Kevin Rawlings Hayes; daughters, Karri Hayes Misky and Pamela Hayes Smith; grandchildren, Hayes Townsend Harbaugh, Tammy Whittaker, Jennifer Rutt, Theodore, Aaron and Jason Cahn. A life celebration service will be at 11 am on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Bluffview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 10 am until the time of service at Harpeth Hills Funeral Home, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville (Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, FL), March 1, 2012).

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