Notes:

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{Castine death records state he was age 53 when he died in 1896 and that he
was a sailor.}

Joseph married Conner, Lucinda H. on 23 Sep 1855 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine. Lucinda (daughter of Conner, William Henry Jr and Snowman, Emaline) was born on 10 Jul 1835 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 15 Jan 1919 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 7693

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Augustus was living with his widowed mother in Castine in 1906 and then was
a seaman. He is reputed to have been twice married since then, and to
have resided in New York City. He is believed to be without children.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: teacher

Notes:

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Ardelle is listed as first child in her parents' Bible.

Ardelle married Morgrage, Franklin Cavis on 21 Nov 1878 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. Franklin was born on 22 Nov 1851 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 21 Apr 1929 in Foxcroft, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Joseph was mate on the barkentine Thomas J. Stewart, lost at sea with all
hands. Joseph never married.

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Irvin was a teacher, stonecutter and highway patrolman.

Irvin married Carter, Emma Augusta on 4 Feb 1888 in North Sedgwick, Maine. Emma was born on 3 Apr 1872; died on 26 Dec 1962 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Sarah died giving birth to twins, who died at birth. She married Frank
Wilson Bowden of Castine (son of Wilson Bowden and Abbie I.); Frank m. (2)
Mary Williams (no issue). Sarah and Frank had Bernard Bowden, born at
Castine, served in World War I (26th Div., 102D Field Artillery, Battery C).
Bernard was thought to have resided in Massachusetts and to have married
there.

Notes:

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Ida was educated at Eastern State Normal School in Castine and became a
teacher. She is "Ida Mae Morgrage" in the family Bible.

Ida married Wingate, George Chase on 22 Mar 1906 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. George was born on 10 May 1884 in Sebec, Maine; died on 16 Feb 1972 in Waterville, ME; was buried in Sebec, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Educator

Notes:

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Russell Irving Morgrage graduated from Easten State Normal School in 1903 and took courses at the University of ME and Brown University. He taught school at Benidicta, ME, Dover Foxcroft, ME, Milltown, ME, Mansfield, MA, Cranston, RI; Warmick, RI;
Superintendent at Mexico, ME and Castine, ME ; Principal of Bangor's Hannibal Hamlin Grammar School and was first principal of 5th Street Junior High until he retired in 1948. He was a member of Hancock Lodge, A.F. and A.M., at Castine, ME.

Russell married McFarland, Agnes on 31 Dec 1908 in Brooklin, ME. Agnes was born on 14 May 1883 in Brooklin, ME; died on 29 Jul 1987 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His granddaughter Jill reports:

Richard Joseph Morgrage, Sr., Born 27 Sep 1896 in Castine, ME; died 29 May 1956 in Augusta, ME. Buried in Castine

Cemetery In Castine, ME. Occupation: Newspaper Journalist (Pen Name: "Upson Downs"). Education Eastern Me. Conference Seminary 1914 & Eastern State Normal School, Castine.  Religion: Methodist.

From Newspaper clipping (Kennebec Journal January 30, 1945) on Richard & Madge's 25th Anniversary it stated as follows: He (Richard) graduated from the Eastern ME Conference Seminary in 1914, and the Eastern State Normal school in Castine and did

special work at the University of ME. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1917 and served until 1919 being an instructor of aviation at Tours, France. At the close of the war he taught school in various ME communities and was also engaged in newspaper

work for several years. At the outbreak of World War Two he enlisted in 1942 in the Navy and was a Petty Officer in charge of a YP on anti-sub-marine patrol serving for a year.

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Richard Joseph Morgrage, Sr. graduated from Public Schools in Castine, ME. In 1914 he graduated from East ME Conference Seminary and from East State Normal School at Castine, ME in 1916. (School prepared men and women for teaching careers)

For four years he was associated with the ME Unemployment Compensation Commission, for two years as information specialist with the War Manpower Commission and when the employment service was returned to the state he was retained in a similar capacity

by the Commission, handling it's public relations program.

He was a veteran of both World Wars, serving with the Army Air Force in France in World War One, and commanded a Navy YP antisubmarine patrol ship in World War Two. He received a Citation from the United States Army for exceptionally humanitarian and

conspicuous services at ______________, France, awarded and signed by John J. Pershing Commander an Chief.

Following his discharge after World War One, he served successively as a teacher in Old Town, ME, Union, ME, Lincoln ME elementary and grammar schools. He was sub-master at the Williams School in Chelsea, MA. He was principal of the Senior High in

Monticello, ME in 1928. He also was superintendent of schools in Winterport and Frankfort, ME. In 1924 he resigned from school work and for three years was a political reporter for the Boston Evening Transcript.

Returning to ME, he was a reporter for the Bangor Daily Commercial, later going to Bar Harbor, ME as managing editor for the Bar Harbor Times. In 1931 he joined the editorial staff of the Bangor Daily News, first as it's Aroostook County

representative, later being transferred to the home office where he served in various capacities on its editorial staff. In 1937 he was granted leave of absence by the News, and joined the Associated Press Staff for the legislative session at the State

House in Augusta, ME. Just prior to the outbreak of World War II he edited and broadcasted newscasts twice daily from Station WABT in Bangor, ME.

After his release from active duty in World War Two, he was employed as a postal clerk in the Bangor Post Office, as dispatcher, and edited a twice-daily program of local and statewide news for station WLBZ in Bangor, ME.

In 1948 under Governor Frederick G. Payne, Richard was appointed Executive Secretary of The State of ME. He took his office January 6, 1949 when Governor Payne took office. While living in Augusta, he also was associated (on part time basis) with the

Kennebec Journal News Paper as a member of the editorial staff. He worked for the Kennebec Journal up until the day he died.

Richard Joseph Morgrage, Sr. military service was as follows: he served in two world wars, in the Air Force during the first and as an anti-sub patrol ship commander in the second. I found one list of his military as follows; "He enlisted December 12,

1917 heading for Ft. Slocum, New York arriving there December 13, 1917. December 21 or 20th, 1917 he left

Ft. Slocum. December 30 or 31, 1917 he arrived at Camp Lee, Virginia. He left Camp Lee first of January 1918 for Camp Hancock near Augusta, Georgia. Last of April 1918 he left for Camp Green in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then left Camp Green first

of July 1918 for Camp Upton on Long Island, New York. Camp Upton was a draft camp. He left for France July 6 or 7, 1918 and arrived somewhere about the 20th of July 1918. He returned to New York May 6th, 1919."

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I, Margaret Jill Goode, have several of the news articles my grandfather wrote, pictures from the state house years, and other documents that my grandmother gave me years ago. I have copies of sympathy letters from stateheads of ME that were sent to

grandmother. All are in very good condition. I have a lot of old family pictures from years and years ago. I also believe that Matthew and Trudy Sprague have a set of tin type photos of family from England.

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Some of the years and newspapers and TV or radio station he worked for:

1924 for 3 years: Political Reporter for the Boston Evening Transcript

Then a reporter for the Bangor Daily Commercial.

Later going to The Bar Harbor as managing editor for the Bar Harbor Times.

1931 Editorial Staff of the Bangor Daily News first as its Aroostook County representative, later being transferred to the home office where he served in various capacities on its editorial staff.

1937 he was granted leave of absence by the News, and joined the Associated Press staff for the legislative session at the State House in Augusta.

Just before the outbreak of World War Two he edited and broadcast newscasts twice daily from Station WABI in Bangor.

After his release from active duty in World War Two, he was employed as a postal clerk in Bangor Post Office, as dispatcher and edited a twice-daily program of local and statewide news for station WLBZ in Bangor.

For more than 4 years he had been associated with the ME Unemployment Compensation Commission, for two years as information specialist with the War Manpower Commission and when the employment service was returned to the state he was retained in a

similar capacity by the Commission, handling its public relations program.

While living in Augusta he was associated on a part time basis at first, with the Kennebec Journal, as a member of the editorial staff.

Dec 15, 1948 he was appointed by Gov-Elect Frederick G. Payne, (who was to take office January 6, 1949) as Gov Paynes Executive Secretary and to work with John H. Welch of Bangor, executive assistant to the Govenor.

He married Madge Violet Milner, 30 Jan 1920 in at Madge's parents' home in Lincoln, ME, before The Rev. Theodore S. Ro.

Richard married Milner, Madge Violet on 30 Jan 1920 in Lincoln, ME. Madge was born on 2 Nov 1901 in West Jonesport, ME; died on 12 Apr 1983 in Augusta, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Iva was a teacher. She m. (1) Feb. 2, 1920 at Belfast, ME Harold Patch who
died April 10, 1927.

Iva married Butler, Neil O. on 20 Sep 1930. Neil was born on 26 Apr 1903; died on 9 Apr 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Josephine was a teacher; she never married.

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Luena was a teacher.

Luena married Dunbar, William Fernald on 28 Oct 1914 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. William (son of Dunbar, Samuel and Wardwell, Clara) was born on 29 Aug 1883 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 30 Mar 1953 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Irvin m. Frances Closson - no issue.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Electrician

Richard married Covell, Gertrude C. on Yes, date unknown. Gertrude was born on 24 Apr 1907; died on 2 Oct 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Allan never married.

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John died during the construction of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York
City, falling down an elevator shaft with a load of bricks, on the second
anniversary of his brother's death. John never married. He is buried at
Castine.

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Katie was a teacher. She m. Paul Eastman 02-21-1931 at Portsmouth, NH - he
was born 10-16-1906 at Cundip Harbor to William Eastman and Julia
Thompson. Katie and Paul r. near Orland, ME, and he was a lobster
fisherman. They had no children.

Notes:

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Dorothy was a teacher. She resided in the second house north of Devereaux
Marine on the river side of the Castine-Orland Road (Route 166). She
attended Colby College and graduated from Eastern State Normal School at
Castine. She worked many summers at the Wilson Museum and was a Trustee.
She was a deacon of the Trinitarian Church in Castine and its Dr. Mary Cushman
Circle. She was a 70 year member of the Castine Grange.

Dorothy married Farnham, Hollis on 2 Jun 1938 in Brunswick, ME. Hollis was born on 17 Jul 1897 in East Boston, MA; died on 12 Jun 1975. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

K.A. married Nuite, D.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.E. married Ware, F.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Franklin was a field superintendent for General Electric Co. He is buried in
Fairview Cemetery.

Franklin married Rice, R.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.J. married Morgan, I.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Bangor High School - Graduated June 1946

2 Years at Farmington Teachers College - transferred to

2 Years at University of Maine 1948-1950 in Orono, Maine; graduated in 1950,

B.S.Degree in Education. She was a member of Phi Mu.

According to her Obituary: After marriage to Donald R. Sprague they lived

in California, New York State, Colorado, Canada, Oklahoma and Ohio before

returning to Maine in 1988. When her illness became severe, she was admitted

to The Veteran's Home on Cony Road, Augusta, Maine in 1995 and lived there

with her husband until her death March 26, 1998.

Jeanette suffered from Multiple Sclerosis for many many years confining her

to a wheelchair. Althoe she struggled with the multiple sclerosis and the

pain often overwhelmed her she never lost her wit and sense of humor.

ADDITION INFORMATION PER HER ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Miss Morgrage, a senior at University of Maine, was educated in the Bangor public schools and was graduated from Bangor High school in 1946. A Dean's list student, she is studying for a Bachelor of

Science degree in Education, and will graduate in June. While in Bangor she was active in the Grace Methodist church. She studied voice at the Bangor Convatory of Music, under the tutelage of James Gordon Selwood, and piano at the same institution with

the late Grace Bramhall Howe.  In the fall of 1946 Miss Morgrage entered Farmington State Teachers' college,

where she was active in school affairs, and a member of Lambda Epsilon sorority. At the end of her sophomore year she transferred to the University of Maine, where she is a member of Phi Mu sorority, of which she has been rush chair. 

Jeanette married Sprague, D.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Locke, R.D.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Goode, Everett Gavel on 3 Jan 1948 in Bangor, ME. Everett was born on 27 Jul 1925 in Bangor, ME; died on 24 Sep 1969 in NH; was buried in Rye Beach, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Annie was a teacher.

Annie married Gray, N.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R.A. married Blackman, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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still living - details excluded

Died:
He passed away on April 1, 2012 at his home in Boise of a fast growing cancer.

Richard ("Dick) leaves behind his wife, Sue Conner of Boise, brother Ray Conner (Michele) of Murrieta, CA, three daughters, Carol Minter and Barbara Blackburn (Rex) and of Boise, Jane Reeves (John) of Donnelly, four grandchildren, Ashley Minter and Tara Morgan of Boise, Lisa Reuth (Cory), and Dare Lamberson of Austin, TX, and two great-grandchildren, Damian and Cara McKiernan, both of Austin, TX.

Preceding him in death was a 4th daughter, Patricia Rousey, who lived in Belize, Central America.

Dick graduated from Gardena High School in Gardena, CA in 1948, where he lettered in basketball, track, and tennis, was sports editor of the school newspaper, President of the Boys Union, and member of the Knights, a school service club.

He attended El Camino College in Lawndale, CA for two years, where he was on the track team, running the 880 and winning the Metropolitan Conference Championship in 1949.

He also won the All Christian Conference Championship in that event in 1950 at Biola College in L.A., where he graduated with a B.A. in 1954.

Dick's career employment included: Assistant Director at a youth center in east Los Angeles; a Baptist minister in Oakesdale, WA; many years as a YMCA Director in Culver City, California, Van Nuys, CA., Twin Falls, ID, Boise, ID and Seattle, WA. He also was Idaho State Director for United Cerebral Palsy Association and Idaho Multiple Sclerosis Society, and served as a fund-raiser for the Idaho Heart Association.

He most enjoyed his work with the YMCA as Camp Director, working with the Y-Indian Guides, and as State Director for the YMCA Youth and Government Program for 18 years.

His recreational activities centered mostly on tennis. He was a member of the Boise Racquet and Swim Club from its inception in 1967 to 2004, founded the "All Idaho Seniors Tournament, in which he placed 3rd in the national playoffs in 1995, and won two silver medals at the World Senior Games in St. George, Utah when he was 70. He also won or placed 2nd several times at the Grass Court tournament in Baker, Oregon during the 90's. In recent years he turned to "Pickleball", because of its shorter court.

Dick was also involved in social and political activities: as a member of the Idaho Peace Coalition; volunteer for the Idaho Democratic Party; and in writing monthly published Letters to the Editor of the Idaho Statesman. For the past several years, he never missed a month of sharing his thoughts with the community. He became an avid reader and writer and considered himself a "Deist."

He said his most coveted times in recent years were spent visiting with his daughters and grandchildren, and sharing early evenings with Sue on their deck swing, listening to music, holding hands and sipping a glass of wine. He was a good father, a good friend, and a good man. He will be missed by all who knew him.

At his request, no formal service will be held, and he will be cremated.

Published in Idaho Statesman on April 8, 2012

Richard married Wilkinson, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.A. married Henry, E.R. IV [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.A. married Willis, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.I. married Arey, R.M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rachel was an LPN and died at the Eastern Maine Medical Center following a 12
year struggle with breast cancer. She and Phil r. west Penobscot, ME.

Rachel married Harman, P. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.W. married Willoughby, S.A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G.L. married Blaisdell, M.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.E. married Jones, R.E. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.E. married Lockwood, D.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.H. married Friedman, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Beveridge, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

R. married Wilson, L.K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.A. married Bearor, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.A. married Gallo, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

M.E. married Richards, R.D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Whiting, W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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As received by email from Margaret Jill Goode Bohman (MJGTAMPA@aol.com) in Nov 1999: Brad reports: "b. 01/29/54, Schenectady, NY. Lived in Chenango Bridge, NY (1954-1957), Littleton, CO (1957-1960), Boulder, CO (1960-1964), Denver, CO (1964-1966),
Winnipeg, MB (1967-1983), Augusta, ME (1983-1999). Graduated from Kelvin HS (WPG, MB; 1972), University of Manitoba (WPG, MB; 1979, [BA, Spanish/English]), Wright State University, (Dayton, OH; 1980, Ohio Teaching Certification), University of Maine,
Orono (Orono, ME, 1993; Master of Public Administration, [Summa Cum Laude]). Honors society: Pi Alpha Alpha (Public Admin.). Employed by Canadian Pacific Railway (1973-1981), McOpCo Canada (1981-1983) Pizza Hut (1983-1985) State of Maine (1985-1999).
On the railway I was a cook, porter, waiter and chef at various times. I managed restaurants for McDonald's and Pizza Hut. At the State I was a Clerk and Title Examiner with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and am now a Management Analyst with the
Department of Taxation. Current assignments: develop mainframe and Internet applications for processing revenue income to the State. Official posts: Union steward, Maine State Eemployees' Association (1986-1993); Vice President of Transportation
Chapter, MSEA (1988). President of Transportation Chapter, MSEA (1989). Director of Education, Kennebec Valley Computer Society, 1993-1995. Vice President, KVCS, 1996. President, KVCS, 1997. Interests: outdoor sports, writing (not much of this
anymore) designing websites, environmental issues." Bradford died of lung cancer; his ashes were placed on the family plot in the Castine, ME cemetery. He m. 4 July 1981 in the Church of the Incarnation, Centerville, Ohio to Maria Catherine Melillo -
they had daughters Marita Jeanette and Kristin Rose.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: heavy equipment operator
• Baptism: 7 Feb 1965, Augusta, ME

Notes:

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His sister, Jill, reported in January, 2001:
"Jack Everett Goode attended public schools in the Augusta, Maine area until moving to Jacksonville Beach, Florida in August 1965 with his mother and sisters. He did not finish High School but went into the Army. Later he got his G.E.D. while in the
Army. He served two years five months and eight days. He was stationed overseas in Korea and served time in Viet Nam. It is said that Viet Nam changed a lot of the Soldiers and had many affects on each of them. I feel Jack was no exception. He was not
the same after returning home for Viet Nam. Jack worked as a heavy equipment operator for companies in the August, Maine area after being honorably discharged from the Army September 11, 1968 and again after being honorably discharged April 25, 1972,
and remained in the Augusta area until his untimely death. He was a warm, kind and loving man to his family and friends." Baptized in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Augusta, he was later a Methodist.

R.W. married Leighton, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.L. married Brawn, M.H. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.L. married Drake, E.C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.L. married Shirland, B.W. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

C.S. married Minter, D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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still living - details excluded

Patricia married Lamberrson, A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married Ronsey, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

B.J. married Morgan, L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.K. married Reeves, J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

E.R. married Crane, T.L. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

N.D. married Florio, P.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

P.H. married Joy, K.J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.H. married Grindle, C.F. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.I. married Gross, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

T.M. married Higgins, K.B. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.M. married Ashworth, M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.C. married Gray, M.R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J.P. married Parent, C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

D.E. married Iarrabino, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.A. married Vasquez [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

L.A. married McKiernon, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]