Denmark, Maine ancestry and more

William Ames

M, #19151, born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886

Parents

Father*Joshua Ames born 20 December 1767, died 12 November 1847
Mother*Lydia Ellen Snow born 15 February 1770, died 24 April 1848

Family

Spouse/Partner: Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Daughter*Clarisa Ames born about 1836, died 1905
Daughter*Rebecca C Ames born about 1838, died 20 January 1905
Daughter*Roxana Ames born about 1840, died 17 January 1899
Son*Algernon Sidney Ames+ born 28 April 1844, died 22 August 1918
Son*William E Ames born 28 April 1849, died 1931

Birth

  • William Ames was born on 7 March 1805 in Brownfield, Massachusetts, United States.

Death

  • William Ames died on 23 February 1886 at age 80 in Otisfield, Maine, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/173740108/william-ames

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/50676710/person/13676467838
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 26 December 2024

Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt

F, #19152, born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Family

Spouse/Partner: William Ames born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886

Daughter*Clarisa Ames born about 1836, died 1905
Daughter*Rebecca C Ames born about 1838, died 20 January 1905
Daughter*Roxana Ames born about 1840, died 17 January 1899
Son*Algernon Sidney Ames+ born 28 April 1844, died 22 August 1918
Son*William E Ames born 28 April 1849, died 1931

Birth

  • Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt was born on 24 May 1808 in Conway, New Hampshire, United States.

Death

  • Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt died on 1 January 1860 at age 51.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Sarah Ames

F, #19153, born 7 March 1805

Parents

Father*Joshua Ames born 20 December 1767, died 12 November 1847
Mother*Lydia Ellen Snow born 15 February 1770, died 24 April 1848

Birth

  • Sarah Ames was born on 7 March 1805.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

John Ames

M, #19154, born 6 August 1808, died 1871

Parents

Father*Joshua Ames born 20 December 1767, died 12 November 1847
Mother*Lydia Ellen Snow born 15 February 1770, died 24 April 1848

Birth

  • John Ames was born on 6 August 1808.

Death

  • John Ames died in 1871 at age ~63.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Stephen Ames

M, #19155, born 15 May 1811, died 8 May 1835

Parents

Father*Joshua Ames born 20 December 1767, died 12 November 1847
Mother*Lydia Ellen Snow born 15 February 1770, died 24 April 1848

Birth

  • Stephen Ames was born on 15 May 1811.

Death

  • Stephen Ames died on 8 May 1835 at age 23.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Jame Ames

M, #19156, born 11 October 1815, died 6 May 1888

Parents

Father*Joshua Ames born 20 December 1767, died 12 November 1847
Mother*Lydia Ellen Snow born 15 February 1770, died 24 April 1848

Birth

  • Jame Ames was born on 11 October 1815.

Death

  • Jame Ames died on 6 May 1888 at age 72.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Amanda Ames

F, #19157, born 10 November 1830, died 7 March 1858

Parents

Father*Nathaniel Ames born 12 September 1803, died 24 December 1877
Mother*Roxanna Alexander Miller born 10 November 1830, died 7 March 1858

Birth

  • Amanda Ames was born on 10 November 1830.

Death

  • Amanda Ames died on 7 March 1858 at age 27.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Maria L Ames

F, #19158

Parents

Father*Nathaniel Ames born 12 September 1803, died 24 December 1877
Mother*Roxanna Alexander Miller born 10 November 1830, died 7 March 1858
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Lavinia B Ames

F, #19159, born 6 July 1841, died 1 November 1910

Parents

Father*Nathaniel Ames born 12 September 1803, died 24 December 1877
Mother*Roxanna Alexander Miller born 10 November 1830, died 7 March 1858

Birth

  • Lavinia B Ames was born on 6 July 1841.

Death

  • Lavinia B Ames died on 1 November 1910 at age 69.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Charles H Ames

M, #19160, born 1836, died June 1859

Parents

Father*Nathaniel Ames born 12 September 1803, died 24 December 1877
Mother*Roxanna Alexander Miller born 10 November 1830, died 7 March 1858

Birth

  • Charles H Ames was born in 1836.

Death

  • Charles H Ames died in June 1859 at age ~23.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Clarisa Ames

F, #19161, born about 1836, died 1905

Parents

Father*William Ames born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Birth

  • Clarisa Ames was born about 1836.

Death

  • Clarisa Ames died in 1905 at age ~69.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 14 November 2024

Rebecca C Ames

F, #19162, born about 1838, died 20 January 1905

Parents

Father*William Ames born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Birth

  • Rebecca C Ames was born about 1838.

Death

  • Rebecca C Ames died on 20 January 1905 at age ~67 in Maine, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/73711901/rebecca-caroline-ames
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 14 November 2024

Roxana Ames

F, #19163, born about 1840, died 17 January 1899

Parents

Father*William Ames born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Birth

  • Roxana Ames was born about 1840 in Maine, United States.

Death

  • Roxana Ames died on 17 January 1899 at age ~59.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/22829945/roxana-i-saunders

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/50676710/person/13647995240
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Algernon Sidney Ames

M, #19164, born 28 April 1844, died 22 August 1918

Parents

Father*William Ames born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Marriage

  • Algernon Sidney Ames and Sarah G Brackett were married on 3 March 1866 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States.
    Algernon Sidney Ames and Sarah G Brackett marriage record

Families

Spouse/Partner: Malinda S Keene born 9 February 1861, died 31 December 1946

Son*William I ("Willie") Ames born December 1881, died January 1940
Daughter*Florence Martha Ames+ born 5 March 1882, died 15 August 1972
Daughter*Daisy L Ames born September 1887, died 1934
Daughter*Josephine C Ames+ born March 1890, died 1971
Son*Howard Ellsworth Ames born 8 June 1895, died 20 August 1972

Spouse/Partner: Sarah G Brackett born about 1838

Birth

  • Algernon Sidney Ames was born on 28 April 1844 in Denmark, Maine, United States.

Death

  • Algernon Sidney Ames died on 22 August 1918 at age 74 in Otisfield, Oxford County, Maine, United States of America.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/132467436/algernon-sidney-ames

Military Service:

  • Algernon Sidney Ames served in the military. Pvt Algernon S. Ames, Company I, 11th Maine Regiment Volunteer Infantry. Enlisted February 24, 1862 at age 18 from Brownfield, Maine. Discharged September 16, 1862 at Augusta, Maine due to disability. Casue, Traumatism.
    Disability Source; A. G. O. Vol. 1862, Page 324.
    https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1555/records/3726843?tid=&pid=&queryId=870da35b-0151-4c32-8126-8e6e1389734b
    Algernon S. Ames war pension information

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/50676710/person/13676472451
    www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/75298421/person/250161644628
  • Ancestry website
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 28 December 2024

William E Ames

M, #19165, born 28 April 1849, died 1931

Parents

Father*William Ames born 7 March 1805, died 23 February 1886
Mother*Betsy Elizabeth Leavitt born 24 May 1808, died 1 January 1860

Birth

  • William E Ames was born on 28 April 1849 in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States.

Death

  • William E Ames died in 1931 at age ~82 in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/43656285/am

Military Service:

  • William E Ames served in the military. www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/4654/images/32959_032668-00602?pId=1874497

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/50676710/person/13676467838
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 13 November 2024

Joshua Ames

M, #19166, born 6 April 1798, died 15 September 1799

Parents

Father*Joshua Ames born 20 December 1767, died 12 November 1847
Mother*Lydia Ellen Snow born 15 February 1770, died 24 April 1848

Birth

  • Joshua Ames was born on 6 April 1798.

Death

  • Joshua Ames died on 15 September 1799 at age 1.
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 14 November 2024

Saran F Swan

F, #19167, born September 1849, died about 1911

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:
    Saran F (Swan) Swan

Parents

Father*Joseph Greeley Swan born 2 October 1812, died 17 April 1891
Mother*Temperance Allen born 31 July 1829, died 22 January 1902

Family

Spouse/Partner: John Sanderson Swan born 20 September 1849, died 15 November 1929

Birth

  • Saran F Swan was born in September 1849 in Denamrk, Maine, United States.

Death

  • Saran F Swan died about 1911 at age ~62 in Merced, California, United States.

Other portraits

Saran F (Swan) Swan

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/90996150/person/220006166506
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 16 November 2024

John Sanderson Swan

M, #19168, born 20 September 1849, died 15 November 1929

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:
    John Sanderson Swan

Family

Spouse/Partner: Saran F Swan born September 1849, died about 1911

Birth

  • John Sanderson Swan was born on 20 September 1849 in Waterford, Oxford, Maine, United States.
NoteJohn was the son of Thomas Swan and Eliza Sanderson, and grandson of Dudley Swan and Sarah Greene, of Welsh and Scottish ancestry. He was born Sep 30, 1849 in Waterford, Maine. He was Educated at Bridgeton Academy,began working at the age of nineteen, and worked for one company in New England for fifteen years, As his parents were old and they need his assistance he returned to Maine until their deaths. He then came to Merced County in 1881. He rented land and grew grain for twenty years, conducted a livery stable in Merced as well as bought and sold hogs. John was a city trustee and elected Sheriff of Merced County on Nov 4, 1902 and served two terms (8 years). John first married Sarah Swan (no relation)after her death he Married Eldora Jane Fuller (bef 1920)from Rhode Island. This info from anne@packrat-pro.com.

Death

  • John Sanderson Swan died on 15 November 1929 at age 80 in Merced County, California, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/58012323/john-sanderson-swan

Other portraits

John Sanderson Swan
John Sanderson Swan

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/90996150/person/220007846883
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 16 November 2024

Sylvia Howe Swan

F, #19169, born 12 July 1851, died 17 January 1895

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:
    Sylvia Howe (Swan) Cressey

Parents

Father*Joseph Greeley Swan born 2 October 1812, died 17 April 1891
Mother*Temperance Allen born 31 July 1829, died 22 January 1902

Birth

  • Sylvia Howe Swan was born on 12 July 1851 in Denmark, Maine, United States.

Death

  • Sylvia Howe Swan died on 17 January 1895 at age 43 in California, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/57313724/sylvia-howe-cressey

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Sylvia Howe (Swan) Cressey
Sylvia Howe (Swan) Cressey

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/90996150/person/220006166571
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 16 November 2024

Addie Augusta Harnden

F, #19170, born 5 January 1858, died 5 January 1937

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:
    Addie Augusta (Harnden) Swan

Parents

Father*Elbridge Harnden born 13 August 1833, died 29 May 1878
Mother*Phebe Ann Smith born 12 July 1836, died 14 June 1906

Family

Spouse/Partner: Stillman Robert Swan born about 1855, died 18 January 1928

Daughter*Grace Harriet Swan born 17 November 1877, died 12 August 1936
Son*Stillman Herbert Swan Swan born 10 August 1879, died 5 June 1963
Son*Claude E Swan born 12 December 1898, died 10 October 1973

Birth

  • Addie Augusta Harnden was born on 5 January 1858 in Fryeburg, Oxford, Maine, United States.

Death

  • Addie Augusta Harnden died on 5 January 1937 at age 79 in Merced, California, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/22648001/addie-augusta-swan

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Addie Augusta (Harnden) Swan

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/90996150/person/220006169323
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 16 November 2024

Alma Roxie Robinson

F, #19171, died 16 June 1983

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:
    Alma Roxie (Robinson) Fessenden

Family

Spouse/Partner: Charles Ellsworth Fessenden born 21 February 1907, died July 1967

Son*William Palmer Fessenden born 26 August 1928, died 13 July 1990
Daughter*Ruth Emily Fessenden born 24 February 1931, died 31 January 2002
Alice Pingree's Birth Announcement

Death

  • Alma Roxie Robinson died on 16 June 1983 in Yarmouth, Maine, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/116090982/alma-fessenden

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Alma Roxie (Robinson) Fessenden

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/162588350/person/202171082943
Pedigree Link
Last Edited 20 November 2024

William Palmer Fessenden

M, #19172, born 26 August 1928, died 13 July 1990

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:
    William Palmer Fessenden

Parents

Father*Charles Ellsworth Fessenden born 21 February 1907, died July 1967
Mother*Alma Roxie Robinson died 16 June 1983

Birth

  • William Palmer Fessenden was born on 26 August 1928 in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.

Death

  • William Palmer Fessenden died on 13 July 1990 at age 61 in Waldoboro, Maine, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/181663281/william-p.-fessenden

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William Palmer Fessenden

Ancestory website

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Last Edited 11 December 2024

Ruth Emily Fessenden

F, #19173, born 24 February 1931, died 31 January 2002

Parents

Father*Charles Ellsworth Fessenden born 21 February 1907, died July 1967
Mother*Alma Roxie Robinson died 16 June 1983

Families

Spouse/Partner: Richard Arnold Dingwell born 16 January 1929, died 18 December 1989

Spouse/Partner: Frank Wood, Jr, born 15 March 1927, died 6 July 2015

Birth

  • Ruth Emily Fessenden was born on 24 February 1931 in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine, United States of America.
NoteMarried Richard A. Dingwell 30 Dec 1950, Maine.
Married Frank Wood 28 Feb 1981, Maine.

Death

  • Ruth Emily Fessenden died on 31 January 2002 at age 70 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/118129453/ruth-emily-wood

Ancestory website

  • Ancestry website www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/162588350/person/202171084949
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Last Edited 20 November 2024

Richard Arnold Dingwell

M, #19174, born 16 January 1929, died 18 December 1989

Family

Spouse/Partner: Ruth Emily Fessenden born 24 February 1931, died 31 January 2002

Birth

  • Richard Arnold Dingwell was born on 16 January 1929 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
NoteSon of Charles A. Dingwell & Charlotte E. Baker per Social Security Applications & Claims Index. He married Ruth Emily Wood 30 Dec 1950 and Aubine Whitney 17 Dec 1979.

RICHARD A. DINGWELL, 60, 975 Burns St., Orlando, died Monday. Born in Portland, Maine, he moved to Orlando from Gray, Maine, in 1980.

He was president of Palm Trimming, Orlando. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 86 and the Gray Fire Department and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4, Boston.

Death

  • Richard Arnold Dingwell died on 18 December 1989 at age 60 in Orange County, Florida, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/131121867/richard_arnold_dingwell
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Last Edited 20 November 2024

Frank Wood, Jr

M, #19175, born 15 March 1927, died 6 July 2015

Individuals Portrait

  • Portrait or Image:

Family

Spouse/Partner: Ruth Emily Fessenden born 24 February 1931, died 31 January 2002

Birth

  • Frank Wood, Jr, was born on 15 March 1927 in Sabattus, Androscoggin, Maine, United States.
    Frank Wood Jr

Death

  • Frank Wood, Jr, died on 6 July 2015 at age 88 in Panama City, Bay, Florida, United States.

Find a Grave

  • Find a Grave www.findagrave.com/memorial/190375288/frank_wood

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Frank Wood Jr
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Last Edited 20 November 2024