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The Descendants of James Kennison and Sarah Ann Walsh
First Generation
1. James Kennison was born in 1818 in Mt. Desert, Hancock, Maine. He died before 1873 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as Landwaiter. He was employed as Captain of a Schooner, The Rainbow .
Notes:
1881 CENSUS: P. 6 - Lot 45 - R. C. 8; Mariner - origin BR. Prov. - 2 P.E.I. - 6 - 6 sing 1881 --
James Kennison 1f 1m u5 -- 2f 1m 5-16 -- 1m 16-21 -- 1m 21-45 -- 1m 60+: wife Sarah
James Kennison - Hutchinson's Prince Edward Island Directory, 1864 - Sea Captain Souris East Lot 45,
1864 Dir. P.256 Population for Souris or lot 45 in 1861 was only 1,324 people, it was in East Parish - 1863 Souris Map Capt. Kennison
James Kennison PEI 1854
1788-- Elisha and his brother Kimble Coffin commerced their ship building operation at salvage Harbor by building the small 17 ton Schooner "Rainbow". they lived in King County P.E.I. - My Fathers Shoes - Our Coffin Story pages 51-63
James was the Captain of the Schooner Rainbow. The Rainbow "Schooner" was built in 1788 on Prince Edward Island
1830 Census -James Kennison - Mount Desert , Hancock County Me.
1838 - Prince Edward Island Baptismal Index For a James Kennison Bap: Dec 22 1838 St. Columba Church St. Columba R.C. Church -- James Kennison died age 55y Bp. St. Columba 22 dec 1838 by
Rev. D. McDonald St. Columba R. C. Church Bk. 2 Pg. 104
Burial: Possible Gloucester or Rockport Ma.
James married Sarah Ann Walsh daughter of Walsh before 1844 in Prob. P.E.I. Canada. Sarah was born estimated 1815 in P.E.I., Canada. ?She was christened in 1828 in Newfoundland, Canada.
NOTES:
Name: Sarah Ann Walph - Sarah Ann Walsh --
Gloucester Directories: 1890-91 House 64 Western Av. Gloucester MA.
Birth: St. John's, New Brunswick -- 1822 - Birth: New Foundland --
***1870 census Gloucester Ma ******
***1880 C Gloucester, Essex, Ma., 1880, House 5, Porter ST., dw 270 fam. 457 Family History Library
Film 1254529 NA Film #T9-0529 P.524C
Burial: Poss. Gloucester
Census: Bet. 1888 - 1889, Widow -House at 10 Short St., Gloucester
Nationality: French
Residence: Bet. 1873 - 1879, 34 Grove St. / 15 Maplewood Av Gloucester Ma
James and Sarah had the following children:
2 M i. son Kennison- was born in <P.E.I., Canada>. He died before 1900.
Info on James Kennison Baptismal Dec 22 1838
Place of Bapt. St Columba. Officiating Clergy D. McDonald. Church Name St. Cloumba R. C. Church. Church Location St. Columba. Record Book # 2 Book Page 104. Notes: Date of Birth "55 Years "
+ 3 F ii. Sarah Ann Kennison- was born in Mar 1845. She died before 1930.
+ 4 F iii. Ellen Kennison- was born estimated 1847.
+ 5 M iv. David John Kennison was born in May 1849. He died on 26 Feb 1919.
+ 6 F v. Elizabeth Nellie Kennison- was born estimated 1853.
7 F vi. Mary Ann Kennison was born on 9 Oct 1854 in St. Columba, Kings, P.E.I., Canada. She was christened on 9 Oct 1854 in St. Columba R.C.Church, P.E.I., Canada.
8 F vii. Anna G. Kennison was born in 1856 in P.E.I., or Nova Scotia.
1870 C: Gloucester, Essex, Ma., Anna was 13 years old, at school, born PEI
9 F viii. Henrietta Ann Kennison was born on 29 May 1857 in Columba, P.E.I., Canada. She was christened on 30 Jun 1857 in St. Columba R.C. Church, Columba, P.E.I., Canada.
10 M ix. Frederick Kennison was born estimated 1858 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He died on 1 Jan 1874 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
1870 c, Gloucester, Essex, Ma., Fredrick was 12y b. PEI, at school.
11 M x. John Andrew Kennison- was born on 2 Jan 1863 in St. Columba, Kings, P.E.I., Canada. He was christened on 25 Jan 1863 in St. Columba R.C. Church, P.E.I., Canada. Bapt: by Rev. James Phelan He died on 3 Feb 1918 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. The cause of death was at 54y. He was buried in 1918 in Cherry Hill Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
John was employed as Bottler-Brewer, Laborer, Clerk. He immigrated in 1864 to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed at Bottler, House at 10 Short Street 1890 - 1891 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as Fisherman in 1900 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
1880 C Ward 4, Gloucester, Essex, Ma., 1880, Hse 5, Porter ST., dw 270 fam. 457
Family History Lib. Film 1254529 NA Film #T9-0529 P.524C
John Kennison Bro S M 20 PEI Brewer PEI PEI
1900 c Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, at Short St.
Kennison John boarder b.Jan 1863 37 s Fisherman b.Can. par. b.Can Immig 1878 30y nat.
1910 c not anywhere in U.S.
1918 - Gloucester Daily Times Feb 3 1918 - Kennison - in this city February 3 John A Kennison 54 Years 1 month 2 days Funeral from the home of Charles Wilson of 90 Middle St. Wednesday Afternoon at 2 o"clock
***Gloucester City Hall Archives -
John Andrew Kennison DOD Feb 3 1918 , 54 Years Single Born PEI
Father :James Kennison born Mt Desert Island
Mother : Sarah Walsh born St. Johns NB
Burial: Cherry Hill Cemetery in Gloucester Ma
Gloucester City Hall Archives 1999
Residence: 29 Seargent st. - 15 Maplewood Av. - 9 middle St. - 10 Short St., Rockport -
Second Generation
3. Sarah Ann Kennison (James) was born in Mar 1845 in P.E.I., or Nova Scotia. She died before 1930 in Prob. Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
1880 Census for Ward Four , Gloucester , Essex County Ma. Family History Library Film 1254529 NA
Film # T9-0529
Marshal GOSBEY Self Md Male W 28 NS Fisherman f.b.NS m.b.NS Sarah GOSBEY Wife M Female W 29 PEI Keeping House ME NF
1900 c Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, at Short St. Benjamin Nelson head Sept 1861 38 M-7 b.-Swe. Fa.b.-SW Mo.b.-SW .Imm-1882 18y NA. Sarah Wife Mar 1845 55 M-7 b.Can. 5 Ch- 3 Alive Imm-1864 36y
1905 Gloucester Directories: Nelson, Sarah J. widow of Benjamin, house 10, Shore St.
1910 C. Gloucester - Nelson Sarah J Head 62 Wd 4 Children 2 Alive born Can/ Eng
1920 C. Sarah Nelson Head 73 Widow B. Canada F.b.- Maine Mother born - Canada Renter of Short St. Gloucester
Sarah was Still alive in 1922. Sarah was not listed in the 1930's census
Sarah married George W. Grant before 1869. The marriage ended in divorce. George was born about 1845 in Nova Scotia. He died in 1895, Lost at Sea from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. George was employed as a Fisherman.
1870 Census Gloucester, Essex, Ma. -
1880 Census: Gloucester, Essex, Ma - Boarder - Family History Lib. Film 1254529 NA Film # T9-0529p. 497C
George and Sarah had the following children:
12 F i. Georgianna A Grant- was born on 27 Nov 1869 in Gloucester,
Essex, Massachusetts. She died before 10 Feb 1958 in Phoenix, Mariopa, Arizona. Georgianna resided in 1913 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. She resided in 1922 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. She resided in 1930 in Phoenix, Mariopa, Arizona.
1880 c living with mother and Marshall Gosbey
1890-91 Directories for Gloucester: Miss Georgie Grant 10 Short St.
1900 Census for Gloucester, Essex, Ma at Short St.
Georgie was listed as a widow Occ: Servant, Step daughter to Benjamin Nelson. listed as having two children and one alive. Alden
Gloucester City Archives: Births, George A . (sic) Grant female, parents George Grant b. Nova Scotia, fisherman and Sarah K. Kennison, b. Nova Scotia ; res. Gloucester born July 29 1869.
1923 Phoenix city directories( Rootsweb.com)
Alden B. (Bettie) teller Phoenix National bank House 728 E. Coronado Rd.
Georgianna (Wid of Alden) r 728 E. Coronado Rd.
1930 c Arizona, living with son Alden Blake Parsons
Georgianna married Alden Blake Parsons son of Daniel Parsons and Ester Shackleford. Alden was born on 12 Dec 1865 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 9 Sep 1899 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried in Washington Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Alden resided in 1899 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Sarah married Marshal Gosbee before 1876. Marshal was born about 1852 in Nova Scotia. He died in 1892, Lost at Sea from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Marshal was employed as fisherman. Listed on List of Fishermen lost at Sea, out of Gloucester, Essex, Mass.
Marshal's parents were born in Nova Scotia
1880c Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Short Street
Marshall Gosbey w m 28y head fisherman b. Nova Scotia par. b. N.S.
Sarah w f 29y wife keeping house P.E.Island f.b. Maine m.b. New Foundland
Marshal and Sarah had the following children:
13 M ii. Edward Marshall Gosbee was born on 14 Mar 1876 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 10 Jul 1922 in Middleton, Massachusetts. The cause of death was at 45y11m8d. He was buried on 12 Jul 1922 in Cherry Hill Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Edward�s religion was Methodist. He served in the military, Spanish American War Veteran. The name variations are Gosby, Gosbey,. He was employed as Salesman, Grocery Store, bartender. He worked at the bottling Works of George A. Davis.
1910 C. Gloucester - Nelson Sarah J Head 62 Wd 4 Children 2 Alive born Can/ Eng
Edward A Gooseberry son 33 M1 18y at First Marriage Born - Ma
Essex County Sanitarium on Stone Spelling Gosby.
July 11 1922 Gloucester Daily Times
Edward M Gosbee, a Spanish -American War Veteran and a member of William McKinley Camp, United Spanish War Veterans, of this city , passed away early this morning at the Essex County sanitarium, Middleton, where he was located for about three weeks receiving treatment after a lingering illness. He was 45 years 11 months 8 days of age. During the Spanish -American War he was an ambulance driver. He was employed for some time at the Grocery of Moses Babson and the Dolliver grocery on Main street and also at the bottling works of George A. Davis. He leaves beside his wife Mary E. (Hodgdon) Gosbee, one son Marshall Gosbee and his mother Mrs. Sarah Nelson , two sisters Mrs. Georgie E. Parsons and Mrs. Ella Hazard both of Boston.
July 13 1922 Gloucester Daily Times: The funeral of Edward M Gosbee took place yesterday afternoon at the home of his mother Mrs. Sarah Nelson , 10 Short St. Many relatives and friends and members of Wiliam McKinley camp. Spanish - American War veteran attending. Pallbearers were John M. burns, john H. daggett,Charles Wilson, S. Beckford Hotchkiss, James S. Black, and Robert Lansing.
Census for Gloucester Ma~~ 10 Short Street: Son 43 Md b. Ma. Father b. Maine Mother b. Canada Occ: Driver Grocery Store
1925 Directories for Gloucester Ma.
Edward Gosbee (Mary E.) died July 10 1922
Registration Card: Edward Marshall Gosbee of 10 Short St., Gloucester, Essex, Mass age 43y b. 4 mar 1875 - white - Occ: Wine Clerk - Mary E. Gosbee - Wife - at 10 Short St., Gloucester, Essex, Mass signed Edward M. Gosbee - Tall, slender, Blue eyes
Edward married Mary E Hodgdon. Mary was born about 1883 in Mass .
Mary was employed as Clerk.
14 F iii. Ella N Gosbee was born in Feb 1878 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Ella resided in 1922 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
1920 census for Boston,Suffolk Co., Ma
Ella N Hazard Aunt 38 years born 1882 married born in Ma. She was living with Alden - head of Household , Georgianna Parsons and Anna Blake Aunt
Residence: 1922, Boston , Suffolk Co., Massachusetts
Ella married Mr. Hazard.
Sarah married Benjamin Nelson about 1893 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. They agreed on marriage contract when she was 47y & he was 31y. Benjamin was born in Sep 1861 in Sweden. He died in 1900, Lost at Sea from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Benjamin was employed as fisherman. He immigrated in 1882 to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. His parents were born in Sweden.
1900 census for Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, at Short St. Benjamin Nelson head Sept 1861 38 M-7 B-Swe. Fa-SW Mo-SW. Imm.1882 18y NA
4. Ellen Kennison (James) was born estimated 1847 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Ellen resided in 1890/1891 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
SS: ELLEN D WILSON, b. 05 May 1910, d. 30 Mar 1996, 01966, Rockport, Essex, MA 032-50-5022 Massachusetts
Ellen married Fredrick Wilson on 27 Nov 1869 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. They were married by Rev. J.D. Reid, Episcopalian.
Fredrick was born in P.E.I., or Nova Scotia. He died about 1889/1890 in Prob. Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Fredrick resided in 1870 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as fisherman 1870 -1889. He resided in 1882/1883 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He resided in 1888/1889 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
They had the following children:
15 M i. Fred WILSON was born on 12 Aug 1870 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Fred was employed as Fisherman.
5. David John Kennison (James) was born in May 1849 in Prince Edward Island, Canada. He died on 26 Feb 1919 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. The cause of death was Gangrene, leg amputated & later he Died. He was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. David was employed as laborer, Salesman. He immigrated in 1870 to Massachusetts. The name variations are Kenerson on Md. Certificate. He was employed as fisherman in 1870 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. His religion was Catholic-St. Joachim's in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Contact: Patti -- [email protected] -- this is the cem. where David & Adelia are believed to be buried --
Birth: NewFoundland - Nova Scotia - prob. Prince Edward Island -
1856 - Born PEI Nova Scotia
1870 - Census- David Kennison 1852 17 years old
1872 - Marriage: Res. Rockport, 1st, age 20y - 19y - Occ. fisherman - Res. Gloucester --
1873 - lived in Gloucester at Washington St.
Bet. 1873 - 1909, Washington st., Friend St., School St., Bridge Street, Summit St., Rockport
1875 friend Street
1875 - David & Adelia were living in Gloucester
1880 C. David KENISON -- Relation Self -- Father's Bpl: NOVA SCOTIA -- Mother's Bpl: NOVA SCOTIA - Rockport, Essex, Ma. - Family History Library Film 1254528 -- NA Film # T9-0528 -- P. 346D dw 69 fam 101
1881 Canadian Census
David KENISON Self M Male W 24 NOVA SCOTIA Fisherman NOVA SCOTIA NOVA SCOTIA b.1857
1900 census Norwood Ave . Rockport David Kennison Head Aug 1849 51 y Canadian English immig. 1875 25 y in USA nat. Day Laborer rents home
1903 Rockport at Summit St.
1907 -1913 Rockport 17 Parker St.
!Feb 26 1919 Gloucester Daily Times, 17 Parker Rockport
1919-20 9 BROADWAY
1919-20 Rockport Directories: David J.. (Edith) Kennison- Laborer, 9 Broadway Rockport
1919 - Death: Res. 7 Broadway Terrace, Gloucester, Essex, Ma., for 46 years - age 65y - Occ: general Laborer - Cause: Septic Absorption from separating knee joints injured by a fall and not attended to until too late - White, Md., male
1919 - Gloucester Daily Times Feb 26 1919
David Kennison died at his late home Yesterday at the age of 61 years he was born at Prince Edward Island but has lived here most of his Life . He married Delia Tarr of this town, who with five children survive him George and Ralph , Mrs Mary Lettinen, Mrs. Nellie Mayo, Miss Lizzie Kennison of this town. The funeral will be held Saturday morning when Mass will be celebrated at St. Joachim's Church at 9.00.
1920 Census - it was stated that Mary had 10 children and 7 were living his job was odd jobs David rented a house and was living on Broadway 404 Rear David Kenison. Nationality: poss. French
David married Adelia N. Tarr "Delia" daughter of Horatio Belknap Tarr and Adelia Morse on 27 Oct 1872 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Adelia was born in 1851/1852 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She died after 1920 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She was buried in Calvary Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
She resided in 1900 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. Her religion was St. Joachim's - Catholic in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She was employed as Keeping House.
BIRTH: 1842 -
Boston - V. S. Vol. 223, Pg. 287 - Md: Res. Rockport, age 20y, 1st --
1880 C. - Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts: Adelia KENISON Female B. <1852> MA 28y Occ Keeping House Married White Head of Household David KENISON Relation Wife F.Bp MA M.Bp MA Family History Library Film 1254528 NA Film # T9-0528 P.346D 48 Y. WITH HUSBAND DAVID AGE 51
1920 C. Rockport, Essex, Ma at Union Lane : Kennison Delia Head rents f w 64y wd b.Mass f. b. Ma m.b.Ma
David and Adelia had the following children:
16 M i. David James Kennison was born on 17 Mar 1875 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 27 Aug 1875 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. The cause of death was at 5m12d of Cholera Infantum. He was buried in Oak Grove Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
The name variations are James David.
1875, 27 Aug. - Rockport, Ma., Vital Records for Birth on Microfiche Friday o years 5 months, 12 days - Gloucester Ma. Vital Records - James D. Kennison - Vol 1 Page 26, Aug 27 1875 James D. Kennison born Rockport-- age 0 ys , 5 Mon 12 days - of Cholera infantum; Father david Kennison B. Prince Edward Island; mother-Adelia -- born Rockport Burial at Oak Grove
17 M ii. George S. Kennison was born about 1877 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He died before 1957. George was employed as Marine Engineer for Steamship Co. He resided in 1955 in New Hampshire. He was employed as TEAMSTER (LUMPER), DRIVER.
1880 C. Rockport, Essex, Head = David KENISON Ma. Family History Library Film 1254528 NA Film Number T9-0528 Page Number 346D George KENISON son Male B.<1877> MA 3y Single - White - Fbp N.S. Mbp MA - Death: prob. bef 1885
1906 - Sept 4 1906 Rockport GDT - Mr and Mrs George Kennison have returned from a wedding trip.
1907 - LIVE AT 17 PARKER ST.,ROCKPORT
1910 c 2-Pct Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts, ED 450, roll 587, part 1, page 198A. dw 288 fam.352 on Main St. Kennison, George S head m w 34 md1 3y b.ma f.b.Can.Eng. m.b.ma occ: driver - baal?
1913 - George was living in rockport Ma at 34 Dock Sq.
1915-1930 - 17 BROADWAY
1917 - Rockport Ma -Removed to Chelsea Ma.
1918 - Chelsea Directories Marine Engr. house 174 Webster Ave . page 218
1920 C. Chelsea, Suffolk, Ma. - taken 10 jan 1920, dw 57 fam 57 on Spenser Ave. - Rents. George S Kennison head m w 44y md b. Ma f.b.Ma m.b.Ma Marine engineer on a ship
1925 - Chelsea directories Marine Engr. house 7 Chusster Av . page 230
1928 - Chelsea directories residence 61 cottage st. page 239
1930 c Melrose, Middlesex, Ma., Marine eng. for steamship Co. dw79 fam94 on Tremont St. Kennison George S head rents m w 54y md 31y at 1st md., b. Ma F. b. Eng. Can. m.b. Ma
1937-1952 - 67 BROADWAY
1946 - 4 KING STREET
1955 - Everitt aft. 1955 New Hampshire
George married Emma Louise Babson daughter of Nathaniel Babson and Rachel Rowe on 1 Sep 1906 in The Wequeteqnock House, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. Emma was born in Jul 1875 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She May have been b. in Maine.
Emma resided in 1926 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
18 F iii. Eva May Kennison was born on 15 Sep 1879 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. She died on 17 Dec 1915 in West Berlin, Washington, Vermont. The cause of death was Bronchopneumonia, due to a gen. run down anaemic condition . She was buried in Beechgrove Cemet., Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. Eva was employed as Housewife.
d. age, 36y3m2d - Berlin T. C. --
BUR: WITH THE TARR'S IN ROCKPORT,MA. -
Md: at age 14y -
Name: Kinniston, - Kenisin - Kennerson - Cannison - Kenerson -
1910 child = 10 born, 7 live 2 dec. --
Eva KENISON Female Other Info: B. <1879> MA Age 1 Marital Status Single Race White Head of Household David KENISON Relation Dau Father's Birthplace NOVA SCOTIA Mother's Birthplace MA Source Info: Census Place Rockport, Essex, Ma.
Family History Library Film 1254528 NA Film Number T9-0528 Page Number 346D
GDT Dec 21 1915 - Former Resident Dead
Mrs. Eva , wife of George F. Parsons died at her home in West Berlin, VT. after a brief illness. Mrs Parsons was the daughter of David Kennison and Delia (Tarr) Kennison and was born in this town about 39 years ago, and lived here until after her marriage, when she removed to West Berlin where she had since made her home. Besides her husband she leaves her 9 Children, her Parents and several Brothers and Sisters.
Eva's Stone is at Beechgrove Cem. Rockport Ma., Burial was at the Tarr Family Plot. Of Horiato And Adelia (Morse) Tarr. Grandparents of Eva
Eva married George Francis Parsons son of Whinery Parsons and Charlotte Woodbury Tarr estimated 1893 in Prob. Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. George was born in Sep 1868 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. After the death of his wife the children were removed from his care and placed in foster homes. He died on 20 Feb 1922 in Northfield, Washington, Vermont. He was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington, Vermont. George was employed as Polisher, stoneshed in 1910 in Berlin, Washington, Vermont.
DEATH: ELMWOOD CEMETERY IS OFF VINE STREET IN NORTHFIELD UP NEAR THE SCHOOLS. 29 feb. - White - Age 54 y. widow, Granite Cutter and Polisher - b. Bayview, Ma. -
OCC: 1910 TOOL SHARPENER - 1903 & 1915 STONECUTTER - 1899, 1901, 1902,1904, 1906, 1907, 1912, 1913 & 1898 GRANITE CUTTER - 1910 CARVER IN STONESHED, Granite polisher, & Upholsterer. George PARSONS Male Info: Birth 1867 MA Age 13 Occ At Home Single Race White Head of Household Winnery PARSONS Relation Son Father's Birthplace MA. Mother's Birthplace MA Source: Census Place, Ward 7, Bay View, Gloucester, Essex, Ma. Family History Library Film 1254529 NA Film # T9-0529 Page # 594A
1900c Berlin, Washington, Vermont p. 18 Rents home George Parsons H white male b. Sept 1870 29y md. 4y b. Ma f. b. Ma. m. b. Ma stonecutter graniteshed r,w,spks eng
1910c Berlin, Washington, Vermont p. 180 dwelling 116 family 116 owns free of mortgage home spks eng.
George F. Parsons head male white 40y md. 16y b. Ma f. b. Ma. m.b.Ma speaks eng. Polisher can read & write
1920c PARSONS GEORGE M W UNK VT WASHINGTON 4-WD; MONTPELIER Elm Street Institute of Washington Co. Jail - occ. polisher in graniteshed -
Notes:
1903 Stonecutter of Granite
1907 Granit Cutter
1910 Carver in Stone Shed & polisher, Tool Sharpner
Burial: 20 Feb 1922, Elmwood Cemetery, Northfield, Washington Co., Vt
Residence: Bet. 1900 - 1915, Berlin, Washington Co., Vt.
19 F iv. Mary Adelia Kennison-5148 was born on 11 Oct 1881 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She died on 9 Nov 1955 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She died at home. She was buried on 13 Nov 1955 in Calvary Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Mary�s religion was a devout mbr. Of St. Joachim's & a mbr. of the catholic gild in 1900/1955 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She resided 1927 - 1930 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. She was employed as a domestic. She resided in 1955 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts.
RES: Calif.
Family: had Gertrude and Delia by McNamara --
Death: stone is at the top of the hill, take left on st Andrew Av find the Myett stone and walk about 8th stone back, letterman.
Mary is listed as a Servent 123 Main Street Living with Joseph A.
1927-33-LIVE AT 52 GROVE STREET GLOUCESTER.
GDT Nov 10 1955 Mary Delia Lettman
Mary Delia Kennison Lettman of 5 high St. Court, Rockport, died yesterday at her home. She is survived by two sons William McNamara of Rockport and Joseph A. Lettmann of Rye NY three daughters Grace wife of Lewis Clark of Dorchester Mary wife of Morris Ewalt of Stoneham and Ruth wife of Ernest Victorine of Gloucester : Two brothers George Kennison of New Hampshire and Ralph Kennison of Gloucester:a Sister Miss Elizabeth Kennison also of Gloucester - 27 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Burgess Funeral Home 177 Main st. Rockport at 8:15 with a Solom, high mass of requiem in St Joachim Church at 9 o'clock and interment in Calvary Cemetery
1900 Census, Rockport Essex County ., MA Occ: At home Religion: Catholic Member of St. Joachim's Church
1910 census --- Mary had 4 children and 5 Living ?
1930 Census 52 Grove Street Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts listed as a laborer. Mary age 44 was living with her Children
Directories:
1937-46 Mary Widow 123 Main St Rockport
Joseph USN 80 Main St. Rockport
1947 Mary Widow 80 Main Street Rockport
Mary married [1] Edward Charles McNamara son of William McNamara and Philemen Smith on 21 Nov 1903 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts.
Edward was born on 1 May 1880 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. He died on 29 Jun 1910, Lost at Sea from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried as Lost at Sea from Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
He immigrated about 1892 to Massachusetts. He resided in 1901 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as fisherman, deep sea.
GLOUCESTER DAILY TIMES 1910
SCH. M. MADELINE, WHICH ARRIVED AT BOSTON, HAD HER FLAG AT HALF MAST FOR THE LOSS OF EDWARD MCNAMARA OF ROCKPORT, ONE OF HER CREW, WHO ACCIDENTALY FELL OVERBOARD ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING HERE, AN EFFORT WAS MADE TO SAVE HIM, BUT HE SUNK INSTANTLY AND NEVER AROSE TO THE SURFACE. THE LOST MAN WAS BROUGHT UP IN THE CITY WHERE HIS FATHER AND BROTHERS RESIDE, BUT HE WAS MARRIED AND LIVED IN ROCKPORT. WHERE HE LEAVES A WIDOW AND TWO CHILDREN.
1910 c Rockport Essex Ma Parker St. fam 422 rents home Edward C McNamara head m w 30y md. 6y b. Fr.Can f.b. Fr.Can m.b.Fr.Can fisherman immig. 1892 nat
Mary married[2] August R. Lettmann son of Henry Lettmann and Amelia on 17 Sep 1911 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. They were married by Byron G Russell, Clergyman. August was born about 1860 in Cuxhaven, Germany . He died on 16 Feb 1929 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried in Calvary Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. August was a mbr. Of St. Anns Church. The name variations are Letterman, Lettinen. He immigrated in 1875 to Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as FISHERMAN, LABORER.
1910 c.: Rockport Essex, MA Ancestry.com Image 11 August, Main St, boarder, 50y, md (1st. Wife unk), parents b. Germany, occ; Fisherman, Citizenship Naturalized.
1920 c Rockport, Essex, Mass., 12 Union Lane. August R Lettman Head Rents m w 59y md. immig 1889 nat. 1899 b. Ger. f.b. Ger. M.b. Ger. laborer Glue Factory
Gloucester Daily Times Feb 1929: August R. Lettman of 52 Grove Street, Gloucester passed away at the Addison Gilbert Hospital Saturday at the age of 69 after having been admitted to the hospital Tuesday and undergoing an operation there Friday, From Which he failed to rally. The deceased was born in Hamburg Germany, and came here when he was 15 years of age , since having made his home in this city. He was employed at the Russia cement Company plant. Mr Lettman married Mrs. Mary A ( Kennerson) McNamara, by whom he is survived with two sons, Joseph A. Lettman and William E. McNamara, and three Daughters Mrs. A. Grace wife of Louis Clark of Dorchester , Mrs. Mary D. wife of Maurice D. Ewalt of East Gloucester and Miss Ruth Lettman. He also leaves a brother and sister in Germany.
Directories:
1909 August Fisherman 334 Main St. Rockport
1913 August " " 24 Parker St Rockport
1919-20 August/Mary Laborer Moved to Gloucester
1922-23 " " " " 12 Union Lane
1925-26 August/Mary Laborer 10 High St. Rockport
1927-33 August /Mary 52 Grove Street Glo.
Ruth Clerk 52 Grove St
Edward 52 Grove St
Joseph 52 Grove St
1929 August Died Feb 12 1929 52 Grove St.
20 M v. Ralph Creca Kennison was born on 15 Jul 1882 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 19 Oct 1954/1957 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried on 22 Oct 1957 in Beech Grove Cem., Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. Ralph resided in 1955 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as caretaker for Public grounds in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He was mbr. of St. Joachims in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He was employed as boxmaker, Teamster, in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He resided in 1957 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
GDT monday Oct. 21 1957
Ralph C. Kennison 75, of 9 Arcadia Court died Saturday. He was born in Gloucester, son of the late David and Delia (Tarr) Kennison and worked as a caretaker of Public grounds. Surviving are six neices and nine nephews. Funeral was held at the Burgess Funeral Home, Mass at St. Joachim's in Rockport.
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS GLOUCESTER MA. 9 Arcadia Court.
21 F vi. Nellie A. Kennison was born on 8 Oct 1880/1883 in of Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. She was christened in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She died before 1955. She was buried in Calvary Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Nellie was living with her son Harold and rented an apt. on parker street. Rockport
Nellie Had 2 Children and 1 living
At Calvary Cemetery in Gloucester was found the Stone of Nellie A Mayo, there was no date on the Stone. The stone was located on the corner St. Pauls Ave Near the Collins Stone Her Husband David J Mayo was right next to it and also had no date. Her sister's Stone( Elizabeth) was next to Nellies.
1930 C.: Rockport Essex County ., MA
Nellie married[1] David John Mayo son of William Mayo and Ann about 1901 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. David was born on 9 Oct 1874 in East Weymouth Massachusetts. He died on 10/12 Aug 1922 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried on 14 Aug 1922 in Calvary Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. David served in the U. S. Navy-Sp. Am. War. He joined St Joachims Roman Catholic Church in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts.
Ann May be David's Step Mother.
1910 census for Rockport Essex County ., MA Parker St. fam 421 David j. Mayo 35 md 6y b. Ma Parents b. Ma fish Packer
1918 - Sept 12 1918 date of Registration Age:43 Born Oct 19 1875
Height: Short Build: Slender Hair : Grey Occ: None
Residence : 24 Parker Street Rockport invalid for Service
Aug 15 1922 Gloucester Daily Times: The funeral of David J Mayo whose death occurred Saturday afternoon illness of nine years was held at St. Joachim church yesterday morning burial was at Calvary cemetery in Gloucester. The Pall bearers were veterans of the Spanish War the deceased having served from May 9 1898 to May 8 1901 in the U.S. Navy. During his long illness he received the careful attention of a devoted wife , nee Nellie Kennison of this town.
David's Stone Calvary Cem. - no date on the stone
Served in Cuba War, Spanish War Veteran 1898-1902, Philippine Islands Porta Rico , SP. American .Spanish Navy War
22 M vii. George Kennison was born in 1885 in <Gloucester, Essex, Ma>. He died before 1973.
Family: dau. Gertrude Res. N. H. 1st husb. died md. 2nd -- also dau. who d. bef 1973 -
23 M viii. Frederick David Kennison was born on 9 Mar 1887 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 2 Oct 1889 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried in Beech Grove, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts.
The nickname/s for this person is Freddie.
Freddie David name was Spelled Kenneson at the Rockport Town Hall Vital Records for his Birth. Freddie as Buried in Sec. 7 Lot 24 grave 3 - Burial: Beech Grove in Rockport
24 M ix. Harold Kennison was born in 1889 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He died before 1900.
25 F x. Annie Grace Kennison was born on 2 May 1890/1891 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She died on 2 Mar 1904 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She was buried in Beech Grove, Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts.
26 F xi. Elizabeth B. Kennison "Lizzie" was born in Dec 1893 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She died on 18 Dec 1955 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She was buried in Calvary Cem., Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
Elizabeth resided 1941 - 1952 in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She resided in 1955 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. She resided in 1955 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. She joined religion St. Joachim's Church in Rockport, Essex, Massachusetts. She was employed as Housekeeper.
Family: never md. Birth: 1887 --
CORNER OF ST. PAULS - On Stone It Reads Elizabeth B Kennison Mother
Never Married. From 1941-52 Elizabeth lived at 4 King St. Rockport She was listed as a Housekeeper.
We do not know how Dorothea, Jeanette & Eunice are sisters to David. David may have been Adopted by the Hobbs family , or The Hobbs family may have adopted the girls.They are listed here as children of Elizabeth to keep them together, but as far as is known only David was her son.
Gloucester Daily Times Dec 19 1955 Death: Elizabeth Kennison, 60 of 9 Arcadia court died yesterday at the Addison Gilbert Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Rockport the daughter of David T. And Delia (Tarr) Kennison , and lived almost all her life there. She moved to Gloucester about a year and a half ago. She is survived by a son David G. Kennison; two brothers George of Everett and Ralph of Gloucester and several Neice and nephews. The funeral services will be held from the Burgess funeral home,177 Main St. Rockport on Thursday morning at 8:15 with a solemn high mass of requiem, St. Joachims church Rockport at 9:00 and interment at Calvary Cemetery.
GDT Dec 22 1955 Funeral Elizabeth Kennison
Funeral services were held this morning at 8:15 from the Burgess funeral home for Elizabeth Kennison of 9 Acadia Ct., Gloucester, a solemn high mass of requiem was held at St. Joachim's church 9:00 with Rev Albert Butler, Pallbearers were Ernest Victorine, Maurice Ewalt, Harry Wells and Albert McCourt.
Elizabeth was never married.
David married Edith before 1919.
Edith was listed in the Rockport Ma Directories with David ,we Belive that she was his wife for a very short time. Residence: Bet. 1919 - 1920, 9 BROADWAY
6. Elizabeth Nellie Kennison (James) was born estimated 1853 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
1880 c Gloucester, Essex, Ma Hse 5 dw 270 fam 457 on Porter St., Ward 4, Family History Library Film 1254529 NA Film #T9-0529 P.524C
Elizabeth married[1] Frederick Wilson. Frederick was born about 1850 in Sweden. He died in Prob. Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Lost at sea file Fredrick Wilson, 1873.
Residence: Bet. 1870 - 1971, Mt Vernon St . Gloucester
Frederick and Elizabeth had the following children:
27 M i. Fred H Wilson was born on 15 Aug 1870 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass. He died before 1873 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts.
1880 C Gloucester, Essex, Ma., 1880, House 5, Porter ST., dw 270 fam. 457 Family History Library Film 1254529 NA Film #T9-0529 P.524C
28 M ii. Frederick Wilson was born on 13 Aug 1873 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass .
Elizabeth married[2] a Mr. Cook.
Ellen Kennison and Elizabeth Nellie are either the same person or there is a mix-up in the marriage of these two ladies. ??????