Conner, John
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1. Conner, John was born in 1802; died in 1885; was buried in Conner-Dunbar Cemetery, Penobscot, ME. Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: fisherman
Notes:
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The drum John played at the two public hangings at Fort George, Castine,
1811 & 1819, is in the Wilson Museum (Castine).John married Wardwell, Pauline on 21 Nov 1824. Pauline was born in 1806; died in 1890; was buried in Conner-Dunbar Cemetery, Penobscot, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Conner, George Wardwell
was born on 6 Oct 1826 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 3 Jan 1897 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 3. Conner, James
was born on 25 Nov 1827; died in 1905; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 4. Conner, Margaret
was born on 12 Mar 1830; died on 29 Mar 1912.
- 5. Conner, Joseph L.
was born on 16 Sep 1832; died in Apr 1896 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 6. Conner, Pauline
was born on 14 Nov 1834; died on 12 Aug 1876 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 7. Conner, John T.
was born on 8 May 1837.
- 8. Conner, Eben
was born on 12 Jan 1840; died on 25 Jul 1858.
- 9. Conner, Elias L.
was born on 27 Nov 1842; died on 5 Mar 1850.
- 10. Conner, Henry F.
was born on 22 Jul 1845.
- 11. Conner, William G.
was born on 7 Oct 1848; died on 11 Apr 1926.
Generation: 2
2. Conner, George Wardwell (1.John1) was born on 6 Oct 1826 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 3 Jan 1897 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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George m. (1) Lucy J. Jones of Brooksvile, ME. He is no doubt identical to
the other George W. Conner in this database. These lines are from Sylvia
Conner Wardwell. George does not appear in Penobscot VR.George married Dunbar, Mary on 7 Apr 1851. Mary (daughter of Dunbar, Jairus and Leach, Hannah) was born on 7 Oct 1827 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 9 Apr 1915 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Conner, Ada F.
died on 19 Jan 1914 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 13. Conner, George Pickney
was born in 1852; died on 20 Apr 1927.
- 14. Conner, Minnie L.
was born in 1865; died in 1946.
- 12. Conner, Ada F.
3. Conner, James (1.John1) was born on 25 Nov 1827; died in 1905; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: sea captain
Notes:
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Family Bible gives marriage date as 6 June 1850 but Brooksville VR state
27 June 1850 before the Rev. Manning Ellis.James married Conner, Mary E. on 27 Jun 1850 in Brooksville, Hancock, Maine. Mary was born in 1828; died in 1903 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Conner, James Horton
- 16. Conner, Margaret
was born in 1851; died on 16 Mar 1927.
- 17. Conner, Fred L.
was born in 1853; died on 17 Sep 1868.
- 18. Conner, Arthur Burdette
was born in 1859; died in 1924; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 19. Conner, Henry R.
was born in 1861; died on 26 Aug 1886.
- 20. Conner, Frank
was born in 1863; died on 12 Jan 1877.
4. Conner, Margaret (1.John1) was born on 12 Mar 1830; died on 29 Mar 1912.
Margaret married Littlefield, Horatio on 4 Sep 1850. Horatio was born on 18 Jan 1828; died on 25 Jan 1876; was buried in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Littlefield, Caroline
- 22. Littlefield, Mary J.
was born on 2 Oct 1853.
- 21. Littlefield, Caroline
5. Conner, Joseph L. (1.John1) was born on 16 Sep 1832; died in Apr 1896 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
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]
Children:
- 23. Conner, Augustus Wheeler
- 24. Conner, Ardelle M.
was born on 3 Apr 1856 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 13 Jun 1936 in Foxcroft, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 25. Conner, Joseph C.
was born on 19 Sep 1857; died in Sep 1896 in storm at sea.
- 26. Conner, Irvin Lincoln
was born on 30 Dec 1865 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 25 Nov 1939 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 27. Conner, Sarah H.
was born on 4 Jul 1868; died on 26 Jul 1894.
- 23. Conner, Augustus Wheeler
6. Conner, Pauline (1.John1) was born on 14 Nov 1834; died on 12 Aug 1876 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
Pauline married Perkins, Abram on 25 Jun 1857. Abram was born on 27 Oct 1828 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 21 Dec 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. Perkins, Clara A.
was born on 27 Dec 1858 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 29. Perkins, Ernest C.
was born on 27 Apr 1861; died on 1 May 1913 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 28. Perkins, Clara A.
7. Conner, John T. (1.John1) was born on 8 May 1837.
Notes:
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John m. 20 May 1863 at Penobscot, ME to Susan W. Perkins (she b. 22 Oct 1843,
d. 30 January 1864).8. Conner, Eben (1.John1) was born on 12 Jan 1840; died on 25 Jul 1858.
Notes:
listed as 5th child
9. Conner, Elias L. (1.John1) was born on 27 Nov 1842; died on 5 Mar 1850.
Notes:
listed as 6th child
10. Conner, Henry F. (1.John1) was born on 22 Jul 1845.
11. Conner, William G. (1.John1) was born on 7 Oct 1848; died on 11 Apr 1926.
Notes:
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The Penobscot Town Register, 1906, lists William as a farmer. He married
Emma Conner before Samuel Dunbar, J.P. Some sources give the year of his
birth as 1849, but the Conner-Morgrage family Bible gives the date above.William married Wardwell, Helen W. on 19 Nov 1871. Helen was born in Jan 1851; died on 24 Sep 1876; was buried in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Conner, Dora
was born in 1875; died in 1901.
- 31. Conner, William Wallace
was born in 1878; died on 24 Jul 1920.
William married Conner, Emeline on 24 Feb 1883 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine. Emeline (daughter of Conner, William Henry Jr and Snowman, Emaline) was born on 9 Oct 1843 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died in 1932 in Lincoln, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Conner, Anniebelle
was born in 1885; died in Jun 1953 in Lincoln, ME.
- 30. Conner, Dora
Generation: 3
12. Conner, Ada F. (2.George2, 1.John1) died on 19 Jan 1914 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Ada never married. She is listed as second child.13. Conner, George Pickney (2.George2, 1.John1) was born in 1852; died on 20 Apr 1927.
Notes:
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George m. Mary A. Wescott - d.s.p. He is listed as first child. He was a
farmer. George also m. Minnie L. _______ (1865-1946), and Minnie m. (2) 4
Jan 1895 Augustus Coombs (1861-1922) of Castine, ME. His mother resided with
him in her last years.14. Conner, Minnie L. (2.George2, 1.John1) was born in 1865; died in 1946.
Notes:
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Minnie, third child, married 04 Jan 1895 to Augustus A. Coombs (b. 1861 at
Castine, ME, d. 1922 at Castine).15. Conner, James Horton (3.James2, 1.John1)
Notes:
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James had Helen A., Richard M. and Eloit J. - only Helen had children (by
husband Donald Canfield: Donald, Jr. and Doris A. Canfield who m. T. F.
Doukas). James m. 12-26-1890 Mary E. Handley. He is buried in New York
City.16. Conner, Margaret (3.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1851; died on 16 Mar 1927.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8359
Notes:
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Margaret, first child listed, never married. A "Maggie Conner" is listed
as single in the Penobscot Town Register, 1906; is a dressmaker. Her
nephew Arthur states that Margaret r. with William and Emeline Conner, then
with Luena Dunbar and then with Letitia Duffy. He states she died of
cancer.17. Conner, Fred L. (3.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1853; died on 17 Sep 1868.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8360
18. Conner, Arthur Burdette (3.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1859; died in 1924; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Occupation: sea captain
Notes:
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{An Arthur B. Connor [sic] of Castine was a Lt. in the United States Navy,
commanding the U.S.S. Iris during the Spanish-American War. - Wheeler, George
A., "History of Castine..." [1922 edition], p. 395. Wheeler (p. 397) also
states that one of this name from Castine was a Captain serving as "Marine
Director of the Army at Newport News, which was one of two Ports of
Embarkation for two million soldiers. He was twice offered a commission as
Major in the army, but refused...." during the first World War.}Arthur married Morgrage, Anna Peabody on 16 Nov 1893 in Castine, Hancock, Maine. Anna was born in 1867 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died in 1934 in Brooklyn, NY; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Conner, Jackson Burdette
was born on 21 Jan 1856 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 3 May 1912; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 34. Conner, Marguerite Seamans
was born on 29 Aug 1874 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 17 Sep 1894; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 35. Conner, Arthur Bradley
was born on 27 Oct 1905 in Greenville, NJ; died in 1980 in Brooklyn, NY.
19. Conner, Henry R. (3.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1861; died on 26 Aug 1886.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8361
Notes:
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Henry was never married. He returned home in August, 1886 from being at
sea, ate fresh garden vegetables, took ill and died.20. Conner, Frank (3.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1863; died on 12 Jan 1877.
21. Littlefield, Caroline (4.Margaret2, 1.John1)
Caroline married Hinckley, Merrill Perkins on 23 Oct 1875. Merrill was born on 30 Nov 1853; died on 8 Nov 1908 in Blue Hill, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Hinckley, Harold
was born on 23 Nov 1876 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 37. Hinckley, Ida
was born on 29 Dec 1878 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 5 Dec 1879.
- 38. Hinckley, Olive
was born on 15 Sep 1880; died on 20 Nov 1886.
- 39. Hinckley, Louise
was born on 15 Oct 1882 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 12 Mar 1954.
- 40. Hinckley, Maxwell Ross
was born on 8 Dec 1884 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 20 Oct 1962 in Blue Hill, ME.
- 41. Hinckley, Helen Joy
was born on 25 Feb 1889 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 19 Feb 1955 in Blue Hill, ME.
- 42. Hinckley, Margaret Campbell
was born on 14 Aug 1891 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 43. Hinckley, Gale McKinley
was born on 3 Aug 1898 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 19 Feb 1963 in Blue Hill, ME.
- 36. Hinckley, Harold
22. Littlefield, Mary J. (4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Oct 1853.
Mary married Varnum, Albert Ellery on 26 Jun 1871. Albert was born on 3 Sep 1848 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 44. Varnum, Merle
was born on 28 Sep 1870; died on 7 May 1871.
- 45. Varnum, Merton
was born on 26 Jun 1872; died on 14 Dec 1872.
- 46. Varnum, Bernard E.
was born on 19 Sep 1887.
- 47. Varnum, Nina M.
was born on 15 Aug 1889.
- 44. Varnum, Merle
23. Conner, Augustus Wheeler (5.Joseph2, 1.John1)
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 7693
Notes:
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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.24. Conner, Ardelle M. (5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Apr 1856 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 13 Jun 1936 in Foxcroft, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
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]
Children:
- 48. Morgrage, Ida Belle
was born on 22 Oct 1879 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 27 Nov 1957 in Dover-Foxcroft, ME; was buried in Sebec, Maine.
- 49. Morgrage, Russell Irving
was born on 9 Aug 1884 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 26 Mar 1956 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 50. Morgrage, Richard Joseph
was born on 27 Sep 1896 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 29 May 1956 in Augusta, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
25. Conner, Joseph C. (5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Sep 1857; died in Sep 1896 in storm at sea.
Notes:
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Joseph was mate on the barkentine Thomas J. Stewart, lost at sea with all
hands. Joseph never married.26. Conner, Irvin Lincoln (5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Dec 1865 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 25 Nov 1939 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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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]
Children:
- 51. Conner, Iva Pauline
was born on 11 Apr 1891 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 1 Dec 1980 in Belfast, ME.
- 52. Conner, Josephine Sara
was born on 24 Dec 1892 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 8 Apr 1912 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 53. Conner, Luena Ardell
was born on 30 Oct 1895 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 30 Jun 1970 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 54. Conner, Irvin Lewis
was born on 13 Nov 1897 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died in Apr 1961 in Belfast, ME.
- 55. Conner, Richard Vine
was born on 16 Mar 1901 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 20 May 1959 in Gardenia, California.
- 56. Conner, Allan Parsons
was born on 29 Feb 1904 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 9 Sep 1930 in Edmunston, NB; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 57. Conner, John Austin
was born on 25 Feb 1907 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 9 Sep 1932 in New York, New York, USA; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 58. Conner, Katie Louise
was born on 20 Jul 1908 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 14 Jan 1974 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 59. Conner, Dorothy Mae
was born on 14 Apr 1912 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 17 Jan 1997 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Mount Rest Cemetery, N. Brooksville, ME.
- 51. Conner, Iva Pauline
27. Conner, Sarah H. (5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Jul 1868; died on 26 Jul 1894.
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.28. Perkins, Clara A. (6.Pauline2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Dec 1858 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Clara m. Will Clement.29. Perkins, Ernest C. (6.Pauline2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Apr 1861; died on 1 May 1913 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
30. Conner, Dora (11.William2, 1.John1) was born in 1875; died in 1901.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8413
Notes:
Died:
never married31. Conner, William Wallace (11.William2, 1.John1) was born in 1878; died on 24 Jul 1920.
Notes:
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William is said to have been age 33 when he married the 19 year old Effie
Dodge. He may be given the wrong mother here - note discrepancy in her date
of death and his date of birth.William married Dodge, Effie on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Conner, D.I.
- 61. Conner, E.F.
- 60. Conner, D.I.
32. Conner, Anniebelle (11.William2, 1.John1) was born in 1885; died in Jun 1953 in Lincoln, ME.
Anniebelle married Murchison, Donald C. on Yes, date unknown. Donald was born in 1889; died in 1969 in Winn, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 62. Murchison, W.R.
- 63. Murchison, N.E.
- 64. Murchison, A.R.
- 62. Murchison, W.R.
Generation: 4
33. Conner, Jackson Burdette (18.Arthur3, 3.James2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Jan 1856 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 3 May 1912; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Perhaps in wrong family - see conflict with parents' dates.34. Conner, Marguerite Seamans (18.Arthur3, 3.James2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Aug 1874 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 17 Sep 1894; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Perhaps in wrong family - see conflict with parents' dates.35. Conner, Arthur Bradley (18.Arthur3, 3.James2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Oct 1905 in Greenville, NJ; died in 1980 in Brooklyn, NY.
Notes:
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Arthur m. Jean Stewart (b. 15 Sept 1908, d. 16 Aug 1972, buried at Castine,
ME); m. 3 Nov 1934. His date and place of death are from Margaret Jill Goode
Bohman in 2002 who reports that he was employed by Bell Telephone Co. in New
York City. He graduated from the University of Maine according to his
mother's obituary.36. Hinckley, Harold (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Nov 1876 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8382
Harold married Lewis, Teresa on Yes, date unknown. Teresa was born on 22 Oct 1879; died on 11 Jan 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. Hinckley, M.L.
- 66. Hinckley, D.
- 67. Hinckley, Margaret
was born on 19 Feb 1900.
- 68. Hinckley, Roy
was born on 28 Jul 1901.
37. Hinckley, Ida (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Dec 1878 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 5 Dec 1879.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8388
38. Hinckley, Olive (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Sep 1880; died on 20 Nov 1886.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8389
39. Hinckley, Louise (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Oct 1882 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 12 Mar 1954.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8390
Notes:
Died:
never married40. Hinckley, Maxwell Ross (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Dec 1884 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 20 Oct 1962 in Blue Hill, ME.
Maxwell married Johnson, Rena Augusta on 11 Apr 1914 in Blue Hill, ME. Rena was born on 3 Feb 1886 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 28 May 1946 in Blue Hill, ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 69. Hinckley, Jerold Maxwell
was born on 5 Oct 1915 in Bangor, ME; died on 5 Aug 1995 in Blue Hill, ME; was buried in Blue Hill, ME.
- 70. Hinckley, David Ross
was born on 10 Apr 1922; died on 13 Jun 1922.
- 69. Hinckley, Jerold Maxwell
41. Hinckley, Helen Joy (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Feb 1889 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; died on 19 Feb 1955 in Blue Hill, ME.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Reference Number: 8395
42. Hinckley, Margaret Campbell (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Aug 1891 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Margaret m. 10-04-1924 at Winchester, MA to William Aspey (b. 05-19-1891 at
Cambridge, MA to George W. Aspey and Sarah J. ____) - d.s.p.43. Hinckley, Gale McKinley (21.Caroline3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Aug 1898 in Blue Hill, ME; died on 19 Feb 1963 in Blue Hill, ME.
Gale married Coombs, Elizabeth on 5 Jan 1920. Elizabeth was born on 18 Dec 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 71. Hinckley, K.M.
- 71. Hinckley, K.M.
44. Varnum, Merle (22.Mary3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Sep 1870; died on 7 May 1871.
45. Varnum, Merton (22.Mary3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Jun 1872; died on 14 Dec 1872.
46. Varnum, Bernard E. (22.Mary3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Sep 1887.
47. Varnum, Nina M. (22.Mary3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Aug 1889.
Notes:
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Nina m. Harry Macomber.48. Morgrage, Ida Belle (24.Ardelle3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Oct 1879 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 27 Nov 1957 in Dover-Foxcroft, ME; was buried in Sebec, Maine.
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]
Children:
- 72. Wingate, K.A.
- 72. Wingate, K.A.
49. Morgrage, Russell Irving (24.Ardelle3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Aug 1884 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 26 Mar 1956 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
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]
Children:
- 73. Morgrage, M.E.
- 74. Morgrage, Franklin Cavis
was born on 20 Nov 1916 in Mansfield, MA; died on 8 Aug 1979 in Weymouth, MA; was buried in Scituate, MA.
50. Morgrage, Richard Joseph (24.Ardelle3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Sep 1896 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 29 May 1956 in Augusta, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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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]
Children:
- 75. Morgrage, R.J. Jr
- 76. Morgrage, Jeanette Margaret
was born on 3 Apr 1928 in Monticello, ME; died on 26 Mar 1998 in Augusta, ME.
- 77. Morgrage, Elsie Mona
was born on 15 Jul 1931 in Mount Desert, ME; died on 18 May 1978 in Augusta, ME.
- 75. Morgrage, R.J. Jr
51. Conner, Iva Pauline (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Apr 1891 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 1 Dec 1980 in Belfast, ME.
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]
52. Conner, Josephine Sara (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 24 Dec 1892 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 8 Apr 1912 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Josephine was a teacher; she never married.53. Conner, Luena Ardell (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Oct 1895 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 30 Jun 1970 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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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]
Children:
- 78. Dunbar, Annie Louise
was born on 15 Nov 1915 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 23 May 1965 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine.
- 78. Dunbar, Annie Louise
54. Conner, Irvin Lewis (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Nov 1897 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died in Apr 1961 in Belfast, ME.
Notes:
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Irvin m. Frances Closson - no issue.55. Conner, Richard Vine (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Mar 1901 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 20 May 1959 in Gardenia, California.
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]
Children:
- 79. Conner, R.A.
- 80. Conner, Richard Allan
was born on 11 Jan 1930 in Torrence, Los Angeles, California, USA; died on 1 Apr 2012 in Idaho.
56. Conner, Allan Parsons (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Feb 1904 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 9 Sep 1930 in Edmunston, NB; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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Allan never married.57. Conner, John Austin (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Feb 1907 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 9 Sep 1932 in New York, New York, USA; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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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.58. Conner, Katie Louise (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Jul 1908 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 14 Jan 1974 in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
Notes:
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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.59. Conner, Dorothy Mae (26.Irvin3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Apr 1912 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 17 Jan 1997 in Penobscot, Hancock, Maine; was buried in Mount Rest Cemetery, N. Brooksville, ME.
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]
Children:
- 81. Farnham, B.A.
- 82. Farnham, B.A.
- 83. Farnham, D.I.
- 84. Farnham, Rachel Lutie
was born on 12 Dec 1944 in Castine, Hancock, Maine; died on 9 Jun 1993 in Bangor, ME; was buried in Castine, Hancock, Maine.
- 81. Farnham, B.A.
60. Conner, D.I. (31.William3, 11.William2, 1.John1)
61. Conner, E.F. (31.William3, 11.William2, 1.John1)
62. Murchison, W.R. (32.Anniebelle3, 11.William2, 1.John1)
63. Murchison, N.E. (32.Anniebelle3, 11.William2, 1.John1)
64. Murchison, A.R. (32.Anniebelle3, 11.William2, 1.John1)