By Muriel Bristol | October 6, 2024
Simeon S. Wakeham was born in Milton, in 1828, son of Ebenezer and Mary (Goodwin) Wakeham.
Ebenezer Wakeham headed a Milton household at the time of the Sixth (1840) Federal Census. His household included one male aged 40-49 years [himself], one female aged 40-49 years [Mary (Goodwin) Wakeham], two males aged 15-19 years [John A. Wakeham and Joseph B. Wakeham], one male aged 10-14 years [Simeon S. Wakeham], and one male aged 5-9 years. Four members of his household were engaged in Agriculture. His household appeared in the enumeration between those of Jonathan How and Elias S. Cook. (with that of Ebenezer Wentworth just beyond).
Simeon S. Wakeham, a shoemaker, aged twenty-two years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Seventh (1850) Federal Census. His household included Ebenezer Wakeham, none [no occupation], aged fifty-two years (b. NH), Mary [(Goodwin)] Wakeham, aged fifty years (b. NH), James H. Wakeham, a shoemaker, aged seventeen years (b. NH), and Samuel P. Deland, a shoemaker, aged sixteen years (b. NH). Simeon S. Wakeham had personal estate valued at $700. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Ira F. Howe, a farmer, aged forty-three years (b. NH), and Joseph B. Wakeham, a shoemaker, aged twenty-six years (b. NH).
Simeon S. Wakeham married in Milton, March 16, 1851, Mary A. Wentworth, both of Milton. Rev. J.T.G. Colby performed the ceremony. She was born in Milton, September 4, 1824, daughter of Ebenezer, Jr., and Sophia (Roberts) Wentworth.
(The children of Simeon S. and Mary A. (Wentworth) Wakeham were: John Frank Wakeham (1853-1864), Matilda Eliza Wakeham (1856-1921)).
Son John Frank Wakeham was born in Milton, July 3, 1853. D.T. Parker, M.D., of Farmington, NH, reported the birth. Daughter Matilda Eliza “Tillie” Wakeham was born in Milton, May 4, 1856.
The Milton Selectmen of 1857 were D. Wallingford, Jr., C.C. Hayes, and S.S. Wakeham. The Milton Selectmen of 1858 were Asa Fox, S.S. Wakeham, and J.F. Hart.
Simeon S. Wakeham made his last will, February 28, 1859. He devised his house, “being the same where I now live,” and the three-quarters of an acre of land on which it stood, to his beloved wife, Mary Ann Wakeham. He devised $1 to his only son, John F. Wakeham, and $1 to his only daughter, Mathilda E. Wakeham, to be paid when they come of age. All the rest and residue should go to his said beloved wife, Mary Ann Wentworth, whom he named as executrix. Ebenezer Wentworth, Daniel D. Nichols, and Ambrose H. Wentworth witnessed his signature (Strafford County Probate, 70:233).
Simeon S. Wakeham died of consumption in Milton, March 26, 1859, aged thirty-one years, and thirteen days. He was a married farmer. His last will was proved in a Strafford County Probate Court held in Farmington, NH, April 1859 (Strafford County Probate, 70:235).
Mary A. [(Wentworth)] Wakeham, aged thirty-five years (b. NH), headed a Milton household at the time of the Eighth (1860) Federal Census. Her household included John F. Wakeham, aged six years (b. NH), Matilda E. Wakeham, aged four years (b. NH), and Daniel B. Nichols, a shoemaker, aged thirty-six years (b. NH). Mary A. Wakeham had real estate valued at $800 and personal estate valued at $300. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of [her father,] Ebenezer Wentworth, a farmer, aged sixty-three years (b. NH), and [her father-in-law,] Ebenezer Wakeham, a shoemaker, aged sixty-two years (b. NH).
Father Ebenezer Wakeham died of consumption in Milton, October 22, 1860, aged sixty-three years. He was a married farmer.
Mother Mary (Goodwin) Wakeham died in Milton, December 5, 1860, aged sixty-two years. She was a widowed farmer.
Mary Ann (Wentworth) Wakeham married (2nd) in Milton, February 7, 1863, Edwin McKenney, both of Milton. He was a mechanic, aged thirty-eight years, and she was a widow, aged twenty-five [thirty-eight] years. Ezra Tuttle, an F.W. Baptist clergyman, performed the ceremony. McKenney was born in Sebago, ME, March 4, 1838, son of Daniel L. and Naomi (Kilgore) McKenney. (The “Mc” prefix of “McKenney” would be dropped eventually to make “Kenney”).
(The children of Edwin and Mary A. ((Wentworth) Wakeham) [Mc]Kenney were: Ann Sophia Kenney (1863–1911), and Frank Edwin Kenney (1865–1933)).
Son John F. Wakeham died of croup in Milton, February 10, 1864, aged ten years, seven months, and seven days.
Daughter Ann Sophia Kenney was born in Milton, September 11, 1863, daughter of Edwin and Mary A. ((Wentworth) Wakeham) Kenney. Son Frank Edwin Kenney was born in Milton, August 30, 1865, son of Edwin and Mary A. ((Wentworth) Wakeham) Kenney.
Edwin Kenny, works in shoe factory, aged thirty-three years (b. ME), headed a Milton household at the time of the Ninth (1870) Federal Census. His household included Mary A. [((Wentworth) Wakeham) Kenny, keeping house, aged thirty-five years (b. NH), Ann S. Kenny, at school, aged seven years (b. NH), Frank E. Kenny, at school, aged five years (b. NH), Matilda E. Wakeham, at school, aged fourteen years (b. NH), Charles A. Corson, works in shoe factory, aged twenty years (b. NH), and Seth T. Pinkham, works in shoe factory, aged seventeen years (b. NH). Edwin Kenney had real estate valued at $1,000 and personal estate valued at $800. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Thomas J. Howe, a farm laborer, aged thirty-eight years (b. NH), and John S. Varney, works in shoe factory, aged thirty-five years (b. NH).
Father-in-law Ebenezer Wentworth died of a spinal complaint in Milton, April 24, 1874, aged seventy-six years, ten months.
Daughter Matilda E. Wakeham married in Farmington, NH, February 21, 1876, William H.W. Colomy, she of Milton and he of Farmington, NH. She was aged twenty years, and he was a shoe cutter, aged thirty-two years. Rev. S.H. Adams performed the ceremony. Colomy was born in Middleton, NH, June 4, 1844, son of Richard and Mary (Colbath) Colomy.
Edwin Kenney, sells carriages, aged forty-two years (b. ME), headed a Milton household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Mary A. [((Wentworth) Wakeham)] Kenney, keeping house, aged fifty-five years (b. NH), and his children, Annie S. Kenney, at school, aged seventeen years (b. NH), and Frank E. Kenney, at school, aged fifteen years (b. NH). Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of James W. Johnson, works on farm, aged forty-three years (b. NH), and Luther H. Wentworth, a traveling agent, aged thirty-five years (b. NH).
William H.W. Colomy, works in shoe shop, aged thirty-five years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Tenth (1880) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Matilda E. [(Wakeham)] Colomy, keeping house, aged twenty-four years (b. NH), his child, Hugh C. Colomy, aged three years (b. NH), and his boarder, John M. Mitter, works in shoe shop, aged twenty-one years.
Mother-in-law Sophia (Roberts) Wentworth died in Milton, August 16, 1883, aged eighty years, three months.
DEATHS. In West Milton, Aug. 16, after years of suffering, Sophia, widow of the late Ebenezer Wentworth, aged 80 years, 3 mos. (Farmington News, August 24, 1883).
Daughter Annie S. Kenney married (1st) in Farmington, NH, May 7, 1884, Frank L. Patch, both of Farmington, NH. She was a lady, aged twenty years, and he was a shoe cutter, aged twenty-three years. Rev. W.E. Darling performed the ceremony. Patch was born in Rochester, NH, March 3, 1861, son of Marquis D.L. and Luella (Corson) Patch.
Granddaughter Ethel W. Colomy died of epileptic convulsions in Farmington, NH, January 12, 1890, aged seven years, eight months, and one day. John Young, M.D., signed the death certificate. Her father, Henry W. Colomy, was a shoe cutter.
DIED. in Farmington, Jan. 15, Ethel W., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.W. Colomy, aged 7 years and 8 months (Farmington News, January 17, 1890).
LOCALS. Owing to there being two funerals here Wednesday at the same time – those Mrs. Emmons and W.H.W. Colomy’s child – the Alton hearse had to be sent for (Farmington News, January 17, 1890).
William H.H. Colomy appeared in the surviving Veteran’s Schedule of the Eleventh (1890) Federal Census, as a resident of Farmington, NH. He had served as a Private in Co. F of the Fourth NH Infantry Regiment, for four years, between September 24, 1861, and September 24, 1865. A concluding note indicated that he had been a “Re-enlisted veteran,” i.e., he had initially enlisted for three years and, upon the expiration of that initial service, had re-enlisted until such time as the war would be concluded.
Grandson [Hugh] Clifford Colomy died of inflammation of the bowels in Farmington, NH, January 22, 1892, aged fifteen years, and twenty days. John Young, M.D., signed the death certificate. His father, Henry W. Colomy, was a shoe worker.
HERE AND THERE. With so many stricken households in the town, there is a subdued and thoughtful sentiment apparent in all gatherings, and much sympathy is expressed for the sorrowing parents whose children are added to the long list of those who have gone from us to the Better Land. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pettigrew was well known as a very sweet and lovely girl, and the death of the young son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H.W. Colomy, after a short illness, leaves them childless. One feels when those advanced in years pass on to meet loved ones gone before, that they “have had their day” and are ready for another sphere of existence, but in parting from children, farewell is said to not only the present companionship and pleasure they give, but to all the promise, and possibilities of the future, and consolation is something whose mention we cannot at first bear to hear. But when the inevitable sorrows of life are regarded, unselfish parental love tries to keep in mind the blessed safety which has been assured, even thus, to those so precious. Mr. Sweet is expected at home in season to attend Miss Pettigrew’s funeral on Thursday. The funeral of Clifford Colomy was attended on Tuesday by the Rev. Mr. Bacon of Milton, and sympathetic singing was by Mrs. Pearl and Miss Davis. Besides many other flowers which may fair the place of his resting, was a floral violin sent by the W.R.C. to the mother of the deceased lad, in memory of his love of music and hiis playing upon that instrument. He is said by his young friends, many of whom were present at the funeral, to have been very bright and clever in his studies, and possessed of a quick and quaint humor in whose expression he was genial and pleasant (Farmington News, January 29, 1892).
LOCALS. Mr. and Mrs. W.H.W. Colomy have had some photographs printed of their deceased son, H. Clifford Colomy, also a neat little booklet of poetry, written by Mrs. Colomy, but illustrating by imagination what his words would have been were he speaking. A copy of both have been given to each of his classmates (Farmington News, October 7, 1892).
Son Frank E. Kenney married in Somersworth, NH, January 1, 1895, Sybil P. Bryant, he of Farmington, NH, and she of Somersworth, NH. He was a shoemaker, aged twenty-nine years, and she was a housekeeper, aged nineteen years. Rev. Henry Hyde performed the ceremony. She was born in Somersworth, NH, circa 1876, daughter of John D. and Marion B. Bryant.
Simeon S. Wakeham had an older brother, John A. Wakeham (1823-1906), also a shoemaker, that had joined the Church of Latter Day Saints in 1845 and lived for many years in Utah. He returned to New Hampshire as a missionary, first in 1881-83, and then again in 1891-94, before returning to Utah. His niece, Matilda E. (Wakeham) Colomy, sought for news of him from the Deseret Evening News of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Where is John A. Wakeham? Mrs. W.H.W. Colomy, whose address is Box 415, Farmington, N.H., writes to the News for information concerning the whereabouts of her uncle, “John A. Wakeham, who returned to Salt Lake City five months ago,” since which time they have heard nothing of him. Any information concerning him would be greatly appreciated by the above, who states that his relatives are all anxious about him. The News recalls a visit from the gentleman on his arrival from the East, but does not know his present whereabouts (Deseret Evening News, April 24, 1895).
Henry W. Collomy, a sole leather cutter, aged fifty-five years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of twenty-four years), Matilda E. [(Wakeham)] Collomy, aged forty-four years (b. NH), his mother-in-law, Mary A. [((Wentworth) Wakeham)] Kenney, aged seventy-five years, and his boarder, Elizabeth J. Colbath, aged seventy-one years (b. NH). Henry W. Collomy owned their house at 21 Glen Street, with a mortgage. Matilda was the mother of two children, of whom none were still living. Mary A. Kenney was the mother of six children, of whom three were still living. Elizabeth J. Colbath was the mother of four children, of whom none were still living.
Edwin Kenney, a dealer in carriages, aged sixty-two years (b. ME), headed a Milton household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. His household included his son, Frank E. Kenney, a shoe treer, aged thirty-four years (b. NH), and his grandchildren, Ethel Kenney, aged four years (b. NH), Eunice Kenney, aged two years (b. NH), and Helen L. Kenney, aged five months (b. NH). Edwin Kenney owned their house, free-and-clear. Their household appeared in the enumeration between those of Susan Witham, a farmer, aged seventy-six years (b. NH), and Ambrose H. Wentworth, a farmer, aged sixty-seven years (b. NH).
Annie S.K. [(Kenney)] Patch, a physician, aged thirty-six years (b. NH), headed a Boston, MA, household at the time of the Twelfth (1900) Federal Census. Her household included her husband, Frederick Patch, a clerk (leather), aged thirty-nine years (b. NH), her son, Don Patch, at school, aged fifteen years (b. NH), and her lodgers, Annie M. Horne, a cashier, aged twenty-four years (b. NH), and Nellie J. Horne, aged twenty-one years (b. NH). Annie S.K. Patch rented their apartment in a three-family house. She was the mother of one child, of whom one was still living.
Mary A. ((Wentworth) Wakeham) Kenney died of old age on Glen Street in Farmington, NH, October 27, 1902, aged seventy-eight years, one month, and twenty-three days. She had resided there for seven years, i.e., since circa 1895. She was a married housewife. [Her daughter,] A.S.K. Patch, M.D., of Boston, MA, signed the death certificate.
Mrs. Mary A. Kenney. Still others of our townspeople mourn the loss of a loving mother, the decease of Mrs. Mary A. (Wentworth) Kenney, having taken place Monday afternoon, October 27, after an illness of over three years duration. Mrs. Kenney was a daughter of the late Eben and Sophia Wentworth and was born in Middleton, September 4, 1824. The family removed from the old Middlton hotel to a pleasant farm in Milton in which town the greater part of the daughter’s life was spent. A few years ago, Mrs. Kenney took up her abode with her elder daughter, Mrs. W.H.W. Colomy, the child of her first marriage, and in the long period of her increasing feebleness she was cared for with tender faithfulness in her new home, her fine character, her gentleness and patience, and her appreciative recognition of all that was done for her comfort, having met with deserved respect and filial love on the part of her children and their families. Mrs. Kenney leaves her husband, Mr. Edwin Kenney, and their two children, Frank Kenney, and Dr. Annie S. Patch of Boston, beside the elder daughter named. She is mourned also by one grandson, the only child of Dr Patch and Fred L. Patch of Boston. Mrs. Kenney is survived also by two brothers, Ambrose and Luther H. Wentworth of Milton and Farmington, and by children of deceased brothers, in Haverhill and Boston. During the past fortnight Dr. Patch and her son have been in town, the former giving professional care to this beloved mother, a parent happy in the achievements of her children, one concerning whom the daughter at whose home she died, says: “She was the dearest mother – the most considerate, patient soul I have ever known.” In truth do her children “rise up and call her blessed.” But not even the deepest love always avails to save the object of affection from suffering, and in the loss of this mother and friend, they who are bereaved do not forget that she has found release from physical infirmities, and that she has passed through the portals of the Holy City, leaving pain and sorrow behind. In this remembrance is the consolation of those who are called to part with beloved ones, as in the present week has been the lot of the friends referred to. The funeral of Mrs. Kenney was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Colomy, in charge of B.F. Perkins, and was followed by interment in the family grounds in West Milton. Rev. E.E. Dobrow was the attending clergyman, and very sweet singing was given by Mrs. A.E. Putnam and Mrs. C.H. Pitman (Farmington News, October 31, 1902).
Mrs. Mary A. Kenney appeared in the Farmington, NH, directory of 1905, as having died October 27, 1902, aged seventy-eight years. William H.W. Collomy appeared as a sole leather cutter, with his house at 21 Glen street. Frank E. Kenney appeared as shoe treer, rooming at 21 Glen street.
Daughter-in-law Sybil (Bryant) Kenney of Somersworth, NH, divorced son, Frank E. Kenney of Farmington, NH, in Strafford Superior Court, November 7, 1903. She alleged abandonment, willful absence, and non-support. She obtained custody of their minor children.
Daughter Ann S. (Kenney) Patch married (2nd), April 28, 1905, Carl A. Lindquist, both of 193 Huntington Avenue, Boston. She was a divorced physician, aged forty-one years, and he was a physician, aged thirty-one years. Rev. Herbert S. Johnson performed the ceremony. Lindquist was born in Sweden, circa 1874, son of August W. and Anna S. (Carlson) Lindquist.
Son Frank E. Kenney married (2nd) in Boston, MA, December 25, 1907, Cora A. Cutting, he of 193 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, and she of 37 Dundee Street, Boston, MA. He was a shoeworker, aged forty-one years, and she was a storekeeper, aged thirty-two years. George Tomkins, J.P., performed the ceremony. She was born in Hanover, NH, November 21, 1878, daughter of Hollis E. and Alice M. (Day) Cutting.
William H.W. Colomy, a foreman (shoe factory), aged sixty-four years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of thirty-four years), Matilda E.W. [(Wakeham)] Colomy, aged sixty-three years (b. NH), and his brother-in-law, Frank E. Kenney, treeing (shoe factory), aged forty-four years (b. NH). William H.W. Colomy owned their house on Glen Street, free-and-clear. Brother-in-law Frank E. Kenney had been married for two years.
Carl A. Lindquist, a physician (general practice), aged thirty-five years (b. Sweden), headed a Boston, MA, household at the time of the Thirteenth (1910) Federal Census. His household included his wife (of five years), Ann S. [((Kenney) Patch)] Lindquist, a physician (general practice), aged forty-two years (b. NH), and his niece, Eunice Kenney, aged twelve years (b. NH). Carl A. Lindquist rented their apartment at 195 Huntington Avenue. Ann S. Lindquist was the mothe rof one child, of whom one was still living.
Daughter Ann S. ((Kenney) Patch) Lindquist died in Boston, August 18, 1911.
FUNERAL OF DR. LINDQUIST. Wife of Dr. Carl Lindquist Had Practice in Boston. Private funeral services took place yesterday afternoon for Dr. Ann S.K. Lindquist, wife of Dr. Carl A. Lindquist, at the family home, 195 Huntington av. Rev Thomas Van Ness of the Second church, Copley sq., officiated. The body was taken to Forest Hills cemetery for interment. Dr. Lindquist died Saturday morning. She was born in Milton, N.H., and received her degree at Tufts medical school in 1896. She engaged in practice in this city. Beside her husband she is survived by her father, a brother, sister and one son (Boston Globe, March 21, 1911).
WEST MILTON. Friends here will sadly miss the annual visits of Dr. A.S.K. Patch Lindquist who passed away in Boston Saturday morning (Farmington News, March 24, 1911).
Son-in-law Frank L. Patch died of acute cholecystitis (perforative with appendicitis) in Brockton, MA, August 31, 1914, aged fifty-three years, five months, and twenty-eight years. He was a widowed shoe operative. S.W. Goddard, M.D., signed the death certificate.
Edwin Kenney died of valvular heart disease in Farmington, NH, January 26, 1917, aged seventy-eight years, nine months, and twenty-two days. He was a widowed trader. He had resided in Farmington, NH, for about four years, i.e., since circa 1912, with his previous residence(s) having been in Alton & Milton. W.J. Roberts, M.D., signed the death certificate.
In Memoriam. Mr. Kenney. Edwin Kenney, for the past three years. a resident of this village, passed away very suddenly at his home near the trotting park at an early hour last Friday morning, at the age of 78 years. Death was due to heart failure. The deceased had been afflicted with heart trouble for a short period bur retired in his usual health at a reasonable hour on the evening before his death. Shortly after one o’clock the following morning the other occupants of the house, his son Frank and the housekeeper, Mrs. Ellis, were awakened by the sound of a heavy fall and upon investigating found Mr. Kenney dead on the floor of his room. Blood was flowing from a wound on the side of his head and in consequence of this the undertaker ordered the medical referee before moving the body. Upon the arrival of the official an examination was made and showed that death had resulted from natural causes, the wound being slight and is supposed to have been inflicted when the unfortunate man’s head came in contact with the lock of a gun standing in a corner near where the body lay. Mr. Kenney was born in Sebago, Me , and was the last of four sons born to Rev. Daniel and Naomi (Emerson) McKenney. On obtaining his majority the deceased legally abolished the prefix of his surname and thereafter was known ai Kenney. He leaves one son, Frank E. Kenney of this village, and three grandchildren, Rev. Don Ivan Patch of Beverly, Mass., and the Misses Lucia and Ethel Kenney of Portsmouth (Farmington News, February 2, 1917).
William H.W. Colomy, aged seventy-five years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. His household included his wife, Matilda E.W. [(Wakeham)] Colomy, aged sixty-three years (b. NH). William H.W. Colomy owned their house on Glen Street, free-and-clear.
Frank E. Kenney, a treer (shoe factory), aged fifty-five years (b. NH), lodged in the Farmington, NH, household of Lovina H. York, at the time of the Fourteenth (1920) Federal Census. York was a milliner (own house), aged fifty-nine years (b. NH), who was landlady to seventeen lodgers. Nine of them worked in a shoe factory, two in a saw mill, one in a box factory, and one in a handle mill. One of them kept his own cobbler shop, one was a salesman, and one was an odd jobs laborer. Eight were single, seven (including the landlady, and Frank E. Kenney) were divorcés, two were widowed, and one was married. Lovina H. York owned their Main Street lodging house, free-and-clear.
Daughter Matilda E. (Wakeham) Colomy died of exhaustion (and stomach cancer) on Glen Street in Farmington, NH, May 22, 1921, aged sixty-five years, and eighteen days. She was a married housewife. W. Irving Blanchard, M.D. signed the death certificate.
IN MEMORIAM. Mrs. Matilda E.W. Colomy. After a long and painful illness that was borne with the utmost of human patience and fortitude, Mrs. Matilda E.W. Colomy, wife of W.H.W. Colomy, passed to her reward at her home early last Sunday evening. She fell asleep while night drew the curtains upon a wonderfully perfect day, and it was as though some ordinance of nature had dedicated all the beauties of springtime and consecrated them to the ennobling of the last hours of an intelligently beautiful life. Through over two years of complicated suffering, that found no relief from surgery or medical treatment, Mrs. Colomy uncomplainingly faced the brighter side of a serious case until she finally was forced to take her bed about nine weeks ago. Since that time she failed rapidly until the end. Mrs. Colomy was 65 years of age and a native of Milton. She was the only daughter of Simeon and Mary A (Wentworth) Wakeham and her girlhood was spent in her native town where she received her education in the public schools and later attended school in Haverhill, Mass. Early in life she began to display a quite remarkable literary and dramatic talent. This she developed to a high degree, and pursuing the former, she wrote quite widely, with contributions that appeared in the various organs of orders to which she belonged. Mrs. Colomy composed both in verse and prose and among her efforts there remains a treasury of such matter. The deceased had been a resident of Farmington for forty-five years. She married the husband who survives her on February 21, 1876, the nuptials having been performed in the home where her death occurred. During this long period she was actively interested as a member of Carlton Relief Corps of this town and during that time she became he author of the idea of a soldiers’ monument for Farmington and undaunted by financial obstacles, she set about the task of perfecting and completing negotiations that resulted in the splendid granite shaft surmounted by the imposing bronze figure becoming the vigilant sentinel of the village. In this work she was assisted by some of the most representative ladies of this village. Subsequent to the dedication of the monument the press paid high tribute to Mrs. Colomy’s devotion to the cause of the G.A.R. Later she became a member of Sawyer Relief Corps of Dover and retained high standing in that organization at the time of her death and was a past president. She was a member of Henry Wilson Grange, Eastern New Hampshire Pomona and the state and national Granges. She had served as lecturer in the local order and had filled the same office and that of Pomona in the Pomona Grange. Mrs. Colomy also was a member of Minnehaha Rebekah lodge, member of the Farmington Woman’s club and past chairman of the Shakespeare department. In girlhood she united with the old church at West Milton and remained devoted and faithful to its precepts and teachings to the last. Its final ruin and falling into decay reached her heart with a deep pathos and from her pen elicited one of her finest poems The Deserted Church. During her residence in this town she was actively interested in the welfare of the local Congregational church and taught in its Sabbath school. She also was a valued member of the Ladles Aid society. In whatever direction Mrs. Colomy turned her attention she lent the influence and force of an unusual personality. Not only was she possessed of energy, zeal and ability, but with these qualities she combined a nobleness of heart and the sweetness of an amiable disposition that endeared her as a lifelong friend to all whom she knew. In the home she was the devoted wife and consort and to the world she was a woman of high and sterling quality. In her passing the sorrow falls most heavily on the husband, a half brother, Frank E. Kenney, a nephew, Rev. Don Ivan Patch of Arlington, Mass., and two nieces, the Misses Lucia and Ethel Kenney of Portsmouth. Funeral was held at the home on Wednesday at 1.30 with Rev. J.G. Haigh officiating. Interment was in the family lot at Farmington cemetery (Farmington News, May 27, 1921).
Son-in-law William H.W. Colomy fell at his home on Glen Street in Farmington, NH, on Sunday, July 25, 1926, and dislocated or broke his hip.
LOCAL. Henry Colomy, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this town, is at the Rochester hospital receiving treatment and observation for an injury which he sustained to his hip in a fall at his home last Sunday. X-ray will be taken in an effort to ascertain whether or not there are fractures or dislocations of the bones. Mr. Colomy attributes his fall to the fact that he indulged in reading too long and when he attempted to walk he was overcome by dizziness and fell, striking heavily on his hip (Farmington News, July 30, 1926).
LOCAL. The many friends of W.H.W. Colomy who has been a patient at the Rochester hospital for several months will be glad to know that he is recovering the use of his limbs and is able to get about the ward with the aid of crutches or a chair. It is sincerely hoped that he will be able to return home soon (Farmington News, November 12, 1926).
LOCAL. Many local friends of W.H.W. Colomy, who has been a patient at the Rochester hospital since last June, was able to return home this Thursday, and he is making plans to go to Florida for the winter (Farmington News, November 19, 1926).
PERSONAL. W.H.W. Colomy, who has spent the winter in St. Cloud, Fla., is expected home Saturday and will be heartily welcomed by many friends (Farmington News, June 17, 1927).
LOCAL. On Tuesday afternoon W.H.W. Colomy, one of the oldest Civil war veterans of this locality, entertained for social afternoon conversation on his porch an unusual party, composed of the four following octogenarians, George A Jones, George Y. Card, also a Civil war veteran, Charles W. Leighton, all of this town, and Charles Newman of Somerville, Mass., a former resident. It is needless to say that the hours of a wonderful September afternoon sped all too swiftly on the wings of other days brought back by reminiscent discussion (Farmington News, September 9, 1927).
PERSONAL. Many friends regret to hear of the illness of W.H.W. Colomy at his home on Glen street (Farmington News, November 18, 1927).
Son-in-law William H.W. Colomy died of cardiac dilatation on Glen Street in Farmington, NH, November 23, 1927, aged eighty-three years, five months, and nineteen days. He was a retired widower. Charles C. Rogers, M.D., signed the death certificate.
IN MEMORIAM. William H.W. Colomy. Once again, last week, the great town flag drooped at half mast in memory of William Henry Waldron Colomy, whose death occurred at his home on Glen street shortly after noon on Wednesday of lost week. The end came at the age of 83 years and was the result of heart failure which followed a period of rapidly declining health that dated since last September. A year ago last summer Mr. Colomy had the misfortune to fall and sustain a bad dislocation of his hip, which restricted him to the Rochester hospital for many months. A most remarkable feature of his recovery was the fact that in spite of his advanced years he had to learn the art of locomotion over again, a feat that displayed to a remarkable degree the resource of courage that he possessed. Last fall he followed his annual custom of going to Florida for the winter and last spring he returned from his sojourn quite rejuvenated. His health was very good until late summer. The deceased was born in Middleton, the son of Richard and Mary (Colbath) Colomy. His boyhood was spent in his native town, where he received his early education. During early manhood he removed to Farmington with his parents. When Lincoln sounded his first call for volunteers in the great civil strife, Mr. Colomy responded, enlisting on July 26, 1861, for a period of three years with the 4th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry and was assigned to Company F of this command. The history of that notable regiment is the history of his gallant service, which included, among other battles, the storming and capture of Fort Fisher, when the 4th New Hampshire stood the brunt of battle and suffered tremendous losses. Having served out his first enlistment, he re-enlisted in the field with the 4th New Hampshire until hostilities should cease. Consequently, Mr. Colomy gave the Union and his country the highest type of patriotic service and among his fondest reminiscences was that of a personal meeting with President Lincoln while he was serving on a special military detail that guarded the capitol. At the close of the war he retired to private life and returned to Farmington where some years later he married Matilda E Wakeham. The nuptials were performed in the home where the remainder of his life was spent Mrs. Colomy died in May, 1921, and since that time Mr. Colomy for the most part had been retired following the paths where fancy led and migrating to St. Cloud, Fla., where every winter he found hearty companionship among the many old soldiers who congregate at the winter campground of the continent. Mr Colomy possessed a great love for fraternity and gave much of his time and Influence to the G.A.R. He was a member and past commander of Carlton Post, and while he was at the head of this organization and Mrs. Colomy was president of the Relief Corps their united efforts added very materially in procuring the erection of the soldiers monument now standing in Edgerly park and overlooking the village. The deceased also was among the oldest members and a past noble grand of Woodbine Lodge, I.O.O.F., and an influential member and past chief patriarch of Mad River Encampment, Henry Wilson Grange and Eastern New Hampshire Pomona, in all of which be was the same great hearted compatriot so well known under the colors and in private life. Among the outstanding features of a useful life that abounded in good nature and straight grained principle, was a fondness for children and charity for the unfortunate. Besides a legion of friends Mr. Colomy is survived by several nieces and nephews, among whom are Rev. Don Ivan Patch of West Held, N.J., Mrs. Chester Ricker and Frank Colomy of this town. Funeral services conducted by Rev. W.R. Hamlin of the Congregational church were held at the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Woodbine Lodge, I.O.O.F., and Carlton Post, G.A.R., had charge of the service at tbc house while all the orders were represented among the bearers, Frank Perkins, A.S. Bailey, A.R. Jones, Elmer Knox, George V. Card and Oscar Kimball. Committal services were performed at the grave by Rev. Hamlin. A profusion of beautiful flowers bore a silent testimony of tribute to the memory of one of Farmington’s most revered citizens (Farmington News, December 2, 1927).
Frank E. Kenney, aged sixty-four years (b. NH), headed a Farmington, NH, household at the time of the the Fifteenth (1930) Federal Census. His household included his boarder, Winfield Dixon, a laborer (coal yard), aged forty-five years (b. NH). Frank E. Kenney owned their house, which was valued at $800. They did not have a radio set.
Son Frank E. Kenney died in Farmington, NH, April 14, 1933, aged sixty-seven years.
IN MEMORIAM. Frank E Kenney. Frank E Kenney, a native of West Milton, and for the most part a lifelong resident of this locality, passed away at his home near the trotting park last Friday afternoon. Mr. Kenney’s death was reported to a local physician by bis companion, Winn Dixon, and subsequent investigation showed that he had expired from natural causes. He was removed to the undertaking rooms of Norman L. Otis and relatives were notified. The deceased was 69 years old and the only son of Edwin and Mary A. (Wentworth) Kenney. By occupation he was a shoeworker and had been identified with most of the local industries in this capacity. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank Rhodes [Albert W. Philbrick], a clerk In the paymaster’s office in the navy yard at Portsmouth, and another daughter, Mrs. Frank Rhodes, a teacher in Portsmouth, and another daughter In Portsmouth, a nephew, Rev. Don Ivan Patch, formerly of this town and several cousins. Prayer was offered at the undertaking rooms Monday afternoon by Rev. Frank Hooper and the remains were taken to Farmington cemetery to await burial in the Wentworth family lot at West Milton as soon as traveling conditions are more favorable (Farmington News, April 21, 1933).
Son-in-law Carl A. Lindquist died October 13, 1959.
References:
Find a Grave. (2023, February 16). Clifford Colomy. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/249547004/clifford-colomy
Find a Grave. (2023, February 16). Ethel W. Colomy. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/249546892/ethel_w_colomy
Find a Grave. (2023, February 16). Matilda E. Wakeham Colomy. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/249546620/matilda-e.-colomy
Find a Grave. (2023, July 16). Frank Edwin Kenney. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/256774536/frank_edwin_kenney
Find a Grave. (2024, June 25). Mary Ann Wentworth Kenney. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/271876256/mary_ann_kenney
Find a Grave. (2023, February 18). Rev. Don Ivan Patch. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/249622972/don-ivan-patch
Find a Grave. (2024, June 25). John Francis Wakeham. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/271877305/john-francis-wakeham
Find a Grave. (2024, June 25). Simeon S. Wakeham. Retrieved from www.findagrave.com/memorial/271876206/simeon-s-wakeham
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