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Yet dance we tonight. And the sweeter for its rarity The light upon our lives that our unity will shed. Then dance we in kindly love that knoweth no disparity, Welcoming the New Year in Faith, Hope and Charity, Peace with the living, and tears for the dead.
The above poem was written for and read in a Grange meeting by the author.
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STANZAS
Written after having been about five weeks at sea.
Morn greets me; but not through the glass Of the old diamond window it plays, But down through the skylight it sends Its timid and trembling rays.
I breathe the fresh air now, 'tis true, But not in green mead, lovely sight; Above and below all is blue, And our ship hurries on in her flight.
No cottage with smoke gently rising. (The sight, oh how welcome 'twould be) ; Hill or valley, with streamlet meand'ring, Nor forest trees waving, I see.
I tread 'neath a clear, open sky. But not among lambkins and sheep; Nor following the plow now am I; Although I am plowing the deep.
Night comes, but I'm not at the hearth, With brothers and sisters surrounded.
With chat unreserved, and mirth, And humor, were cherished unbounded.
But over our gallant ship's side, I'm leaning, and viewing the foam Of remorseless Atlantic's dark wave, Three thousand miles distant from home.
Alas! and as night, sable night, O'er the wave draws her dark curtain forth, I retire in sadness to dream Of my friends and the land of my birth!
Yet still there's a ray that is beaming, That pierces the gloom of my breast; From Hope's lovely star it is gleaming, And it brightly shines out from the West.
Shine on, lovely star of my hope, May'st thou on my path never set; With all obstacles then I can cope, And see freedom and happiness yet.
Atlantic, May, 1845.
FRANCIS YELLAND.
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CONGRATULATIONS
It's something wonderful, something fine. An achievement few possess,- This Golden Anniversary of thine; A half century of happiness.
Every year is a happy year; You meet all troubles minus fear ; Your smiles never permit a tear; And every day is filled with cheer.
Together you've traveled many a mile On the rocky road of life; All obstacles melt before your smile. You've conquered all your strife.
In these gloomy times, you're like bright rays. Your wonderful marriage merits our praise; You've enriched the world with your friendly ways, Continually proving that kindness pays.
Many friendships you've built along the way Of your search for happiness. They'll gather to greet you this anniversary day,- Living symbols of your success.
Many the thoughts that warm your day, Of good times past, whose mem'ries stay. Your hearts are young though your heads are gray, Because of those mem'ries that won't fade away.
Your happiness is there for all to see. Your marriage will an inspiration be, To all youngsters, such as me, Who'll soon set sail upon that sea.
Many wonderful years you've left behind, Filled both with rain and sun; Because of your love, the years were kind; And,-the best is yet to come.
Written by Robert Jacque Weatherbee, (19), for the golden wed- ding anniversary of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Knee- land, May 1, 1949.
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TO MY BROKEN PIPE By HENRY R. EDWARDS
All cold on the window-sill, crushed by the sashes Remains my old pipe, in its ruins alone; Its fire is extinguished-peace be to its ashes- Its beauty has faded, its fragrance has flown. No more shall it solace the lone sorrow-hearted, No more the convivial band shall it cheer; But as one that was faithful till glory departed, I mourn thee, my pipe, with a lay and a tear.
For, borne to my senses, remotely and faintly, Like dream of a love in the dim years agone, Or echo of melody, soothing and saintly,
Thy sadly-sweet incense is lingering on; And remorsefully now as I see thee thus lying, I think how unheeded our joys while they last: That ever the bliss of the present denying We long for the future and sigh for the past.
But thus I must leave thee, all empty and hollow, To prize thee the more that thy value has fled. And the dark road of destiny I, too, must follow, To be of thy number, the cold and the dead. And oh, that my life be thus blest in its leaving, That roses may bloom in my sepulchre's mould, That virtues survive me, in memory weaving, A garland of love when my ashes are cold.
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A MIDNIGHT REVERIE
I'll join again the youthful throng, To dance the hour away; But few there are who know us long, The old friends, where are they? The merry friends we used to know, Who danced here 40 years ago? r.
In fancy I can see each face: Pearl, Edna, Eva, Gertie, Grace. Now 'Lisha with his cheerful grin, Tunes up his trusty violin. A partner each, at last we've found; "Now right and left! Eight hands around!"
The music has a subtle charm, Beauty and youth entrance; When Gertie takes my offered arm, We glide into the dance, And feelings that I thought had fled Arise like spectres from the dead.
Old friends, Ard, Hal, each nod, nearby; Stand smiling, Mae and Kate, As sweetly as when hopes were high And life was roseate. Oh dead romance, illusion sweet, That went with youth's light tripping feet.
Ah me! How time and fervor slip! The blood of youth's full veins, That thrilled when dainty fingertip Met mine to rapture's strains,
Now flows with cool and even beat, As sluggish as my laggered feet.
The dance ebbs slowly to an end, It dies out soft and low; Like dead leaves driven by the wind. The phantom dancers go; The vision fades, the faces flee; And a loneliness comės over me.
Ah well! Age too has its reward; Dear heart, thy faith and truth, The loyal love and sorrow shared I would not yield to youth ! The brilliant rays of morning sun By golden sunset is outdone.
A. M. FOLSOM
These lines were written in memory of the old "Shindigs" in Trans Alpine 40 years ago, by BERTIE FOLSOM, one of the baseball boys.
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ROCK ME TO SLEEP By FRANCIS YELLAND
The beauteous on Nettie's cheek Had turned to lily white. The stars within her azure eyes Had lost their radiant light. She suffered, but did not repine; No tear-drops filled her eyes. Who could but know that Angels were Then beckoning from the skies.
'Rock me to sleep' she softly said, While laboring hard for breath; Alas! she knew not it would be Her long last sleep of death. Full well her weeping parents knew, (Who heard with rending pain) That when their little darling slept, She ne'er would wake again.
As if in haste to join the host, That beckoned from the skies; 'Rock me to sleep' in feeble tones Full often would arise. They rocked her till the sun went down, Behind the purple hill. And while the watchers wept around, Her spirit lingered still.
When closing were the shades of night, This little favorite dove Unfurled her wings and took her flight, To brighter realms above; Yes, like a little fragile bark, Into safe harbor driven, Sweet little Nettie fell asleep, And woke again in Heaven.
Lincoln, Maine, April 15, 1864.
In memory of Nettie, daughter of Stephen and Joan Delano.
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FORSAKEN HENRY R. EDWARDS
Not a word in praise of him, even under breath; Grief must hide its tears, even after many years; He did a daring deed, but he died a felon's death, 'Mid a Nation's anathemas and jeers. I seek not to mitigate his heritage of hate,- War has its immunities, defeat makes the crime; But readily and steadily he marched to his fate, And he stepped to the music every time.
Valor has a vicious name upon the losing side. He knew the bitter cost, and boldly played, and lost. And he sought no support but his self-sustaining pride, That no humiliation could exhaust.
No friendliness found room in that fateful hour of gloom; Sympathy must silent be. Pity must be dumb, And wearily and drearily he marched to his doom, But he stepped to the throbbing of the drum.
Mournfully the music wailed with sobbing tenderness, And perchance to him it said what the players never played, As a voice from beyond human sorrow or distress Consoling him to suffer undismayed.
But Caution bids me pause ere I seem to plead his cause; Sorrow may not sigh for him with even baited breath, But beautiful and dutiful a something in him was, As he marched with the music to his death.
It became the duty of the author's brother, Frederick A. Edwards, who with his military band was for a time stationed at City Point (headquarters) to play a dirge at the execution of a Confederate Cap- tain, who, in his effort to escape had killed a guard.
Upon his return home, Mr. Edwards, in giving an account of the event made this statement in regard to the condemned man. "He was very pale, no doubt a good deal affected, but he stepped to the music."
These words furnished the inspiration for the above poem, which was afterwards set to music by Mr. Edwards in collaboration with the author; but it was never published.
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HONOR ESSAY By GEORGE EVERETT EDWARDS
M AINE, the nation's sunrise portal, situated in the northeastern corner of our land, has always been known for the rugged con- tour of its coast, the grandeur of its mountains, the splendor of its lakes and streams and for its miles of forest land.
As a summer resort, it has been for years the haven and retreat of vacationists; and recently with. the introduction of winter sports Maine has become a playground for each season of the year, the de- light of all those who visit it.
However, perhaps because of the natural beauties and physical features of the "Pine Tree State", we may have overlooked the fact that, of all the states of the union, Maine has added her share of out- standing men and women.
For instance, in the field of practical arts we are well repre- sented by such men as Sir Hiram Maxim, famous as the inventor of the automatic cannon, which shoots 600 shots per minute, and is known by his name.
The logging industry of this state was greatly benefited by the Lombard Log Hauler, invented by two brothers of this vicinity.
Then it is only natural that a country as rugged as Maine should produce such a hardy Arctic explorer as Donald B. MacMillan.
Our state has had many men in important public offices, such as Hannibal Hamlin, who was Vice President with Lincoln.
All in all, the brilliancy of the work of Thomas B. Reed, author of Reed's Parliamentary Law, has been excelled by only one or two of the other public men of the Pine Tree State; and when we think of Maine's record this is indeed high praise. Mr. Reed was likewise Speaker of the House.
Even though James G. Blaine was not born in Maine, he can truly be called a Maine man. Mr. Blaine was Secretary of State twice and he then ran for the Presidency in 1884, but was defeated by Mr. Cleveland.
In a more or less related field we find General Neal Dow who agitated and secured the passage of the statute prohibiting the manu- facture and sale of intoxicating liquors in Maine.
And then there was Dorothea Dix who was one of the greatest prison reformers.
In the field of fine arts we have a few sculptors; for among the works of art in the Sweat Museum at Portland is the "Pearl Diver", one of the best pieces of that art ever produced by an American. It gives us pride to recall that the author of these chiseled lines was Paul Akers. It was this statue, by the way, that inspired Hawthorne to write "The Marble Fawn".
Another world famous sculptor is Franklin Simmonds, whose numerous works also stand in the Sweat Museum.
The sketches and paintings of Maine by Wallace Nutting have been familiar to almost everyone.
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As far as music is concerned, we have produced Lillian Norton, better known as Madame Nordica, the prima donna, whose cultivated musical talent has pleased many audiences here and abroad. She took leading parts in 40 operas and in all the standard oratorios. As well as Lillian Nordica, we have Annie Louise Cary, a very talented singer.
The author of "God's World", Edna St. Vincent Millay, is one of America's best modern lyrical poets. It was she who wrote the opera, "The King's Henchman".
Along with Miss Millay is Edwin Arlington Robinson, whose high seriousness, extraordinary powers of condensation, tenderness of understanding, brilliant analysis and vivid description, makes his poetry appreciated and widely read. For these reasons, Mr. Robin- son is among the best of our contemporary poets.
Maine's sons and daughters have also written much fiction and Lincoln Colcord's "Sea Tales" have found wide circulation.
Mary Ellen Chase, whose "Goodly Heritage" and whose informal essays have made her one of the best known and best loved of con- temporary authors, was not only Maine born but uses Maine as a background for the greatest part of her writings.
Thus we see in Maine the spirit of ambition always runs high. Whether it emanates from the clear and invigorating breath of the hills, from the romantic reaches of the restless sea, or from the un- seen heart of creation. It is found there in profusion. Many of its votaries win the laurel wreath and slip through the postern to further conquests.
For those who do are ever blessed,
Nor greater need can find, Than that their names live with the best, In hearts of all mankind.
The above Honor Essay was written for and delivered in the graduating exercises of the University of Maine, Class of 1933, by the Author.
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TRANS ALPINE REUNION
HE first meeting of the Trans Alpine Reunion was held in Edwards
T Grove on Upper Cold Stream Lake, below the Narrows, on Sept. 3, 1922. The morning was spent in renewing old acquaintances and preparing the picnic dinners.
After dinner a program was presented, consisting of chorus sing- ing, speeches and readings.
Following is a list of those who were present at this first meet- ing, and it will be noted that many of them are no longer with us. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Bruce, Ruth Hanson, Homer Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Melburn Bruce, Clyde Bruce, Mrs. Rhuaina Bruce, Mrs. Jennie Bar- ker, Mrs. Nellie Bradbury, Isabel Bradbury, Mr. and Mrs. Asa G. Clay, Asa G. Clay, Jr., Margaret Clay, Coleen Clay, Kathryn Clay, Mrs. Laura Wells, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Coffin, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cutler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clifford, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Crouse, Dorothy Church, Walter Coffin, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Edwards, George Everett Edwards, Ard Edwards, Eva E. Edwards, Kate Edwards, May Bailey, Ruth Furrough, Clara Goodwin, Mrs. Mary Gorman, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hersey, Alford Jipson, Lottie Jip- son, Lewis Jipson, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lancaster, Mrs. Sarah Libby, Mrs. Hittie McKeen, Mrs. Daisy Knee- land, Beulah Kneeland, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Libby, Andrew Fogg, Mrs. Hattie Fogg, Gladys Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell Phinney, Viola, Lillian, Marion and Merle Phinney, Linwood Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Thompson, Lida and Vernard Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Percy Knee- land, Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Varnum Warren, Villa Lewis, Sylvia Farnsworth, Edna Runnells, Mrs. Hanford Wilson, Natalie Kneeland, Mrs. H. L. Pinkham, Frederick Pinkham, Mr. ard Mrs. Walter Holmes, Richard and Carleton Holmes, Carleton Lan- caster, Raymond Lowe, Harold Lowe, Ralph Ripley, Mrs. Matilda Libby, Vernon and Roland Littlefield, Lisle Littlefield, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Littlefield, Bernice, Lloyd, Velma, Donald and Eva Littlefield, Ida Gray, Mrs. Maggie Cotta, Mabel and Harvey Cotta, Clare Cotta, and Ira Lowe. There were 108 present.
The second meeting of the Reunion was held at the same place on Sept. 11, 1923, with 109 present. Beans baked in the ground and coffee were served to all present. Following dinner a business meet- ing was held and a permanent organization was formed, to be known as the Trans Alpine Reunion Association. L. C. Libby was elected President, Kate M. Edwards, Secretary, and Lisle Littlefield, Treas- urer. The following program committee was also appointed to pre- pare a program for the next meeting. May Bailey, Margaret Clay and Ethel Fredland were appointed. They voted to meet in the school- house if it should be rainy. They also voted to meet on the 2nd Sun- day in August.
In a few years the site of Edwards Landing was cleared up by Ard Edwards and the Club House built to give the Reunion a per- manent home.
Much credit for the success of the Reunion is due to A. B. Jenkins and his musical friends from Woodland and to Geo. McLean, and other talent from Millinocket.
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TRANS ALPINE REUNION This was the third Reunion, and it was taken at Edwards' Cove, below the Narrows, on August 9, 1924.
Following is the program presented from the porch of the Club House, on 13 August, 1939.
Singing of Hymns Chorus Accompanied by Mrs. Geo. E. Garnett of Woodland
Address of Welcome Ard Edwards
Response Tristram W. Coburn, Methuen, Mass.
Reading of Greetings from Mrs. McPheters, Mrs. Daisy Kneeland
Solo-Bells of the Light House Mrs. McKenney, Woodland, Me.
Reading Albert Jenkins, Woodland Singing by Chorus .
Solo-"Where the Ebb Tide Flows" Mrs. McKenney
Reading-"Caleb's Courtship and What Came of It" .. Mrs. Chas. Cox
Tap Dance
Leah Mary Albert
Janice Cummings Reading
Singing by Chorus
Reading
Albert Jenkins
Tap Dance
Roberta Albert
Solo
Howard McKenney
Reading
Merle Phinney Singing by Chorus
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TRANS ALPINE REUNION Taken on and in front of piazza of Club House, August 9, 1942, by Merton D. Littlefield. This was the 21st Reunion.
GENEALOGY
OF
TRANS ALPINE
GENEALOGY NUMBERING
The inner line of numbering merely numbers lists of children in families.
The middle line, beginning with the first ancestor of a family gives, consecutively, a serial number for every descendant listed. When this name is to be given later for further information, a star is placed be- tween the middle and inner numbers.
The outer line beginning with 1 for the first ancestor of a family, contains only the serial numbers of persons who are mentioned the second time, to list their children.
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GENEALOGICAL RECORDS
BRUCE
1. CHANDLER BRUCE, son of Otis Bruce, b. 6 Jan., 1815, in Not- tingham, N. H .; d. Lincoln, 14 Aug., 1885. He came to Lincoln when he was 18 years old, and was employed around where he could get work. After a time he chose a life partner, in the person of Ruth Rounds, dau. of Abner and Sally (Lowe) Rounds: He built a log cabin down below the mill on Cold Stream Lake. They lived there until about 1840, when he bought the farm of Benjamin Hews at what was afterwards called "Bruce Corner", and built a house there. This is the same house which is now owned and occupied by Lora C. Libby. Mr. Bruce, we think, took charge of building the roads in Trans Alpine; he also built the road from Mattawamkeag to Medway, and from Howland to Maxfield.
Children, all b. in Lincoln:
2. 1-Abner Danforth, b. 31 Mar., 1839; d. 20 Apr., 1860.
3. 2-John Sanford, b. 16 Aug., 1840. He enlisted in the Civil War, 21 Aug., 1861, Corp. C-7 Inf .; d. Newport News, Va., 25 Aug., 1862.
4. 3-Otis Henry, b. 7 Mar., 1843. He also was mustered into the Civil War, 21 Aug., 1862, A-18 Inf. He d. Nov. 1, 1866.
5. 4-Robert Wilmouth, b. 28 Feb., 1846. He was mustered into Civil War, 29 Sept., 1864, 1st Heavy Artillery; d. 31 May, 1865.
6. 5-Sarah Angeline, b. 19 Feb., 1848; d. 26 Feb., 1873; m. Frederick A. Edwards. (See Edwards Family.)
7. # 6-Eugene, b. 6 Sept., 1849; d. 15 Nov., 1912; m. 4 Oct., 1876, Rhuama Perkins, dau. of Stephen and Margaret Jane Moulton. She was b. 26 Apr., 1852. She d. 4 Apr., 1933.
8. # 7-Chandler, b. 5 July, 1851; d. Dec., 1913; m. Abbie F. Applebee.
9. # 8-Ami, b. 26 Jan., 1853; d. May, 1915; m. Abbie Kneeland. She d. Pasadena, Cal., 28 Apr., 1922. He d. in Tacoma, Wash., where they moved from Lincoln in 1891.
10. 9-Martha Ella, b. Oct., 1855; d. 25 Dec., 1862.
7. EUGENE BRUCE, b. 6 Sept., 1849; d. 15 Nov., 1912; m. Rhuama Moulton, 4 Oct., 1876. She d. 4 Apr., 1933, at the age of 80 years. Children :
11. # 1-Evan Emery, b. 24 Apr., 1877; m., 1st, Jennie Clifford, 20 Aug., 1902. She d. 20 May, 1911. He m., 2nd, Jan. 1922, Violet (Moody) Hanson.
12. £
2-Lillian, b. 13 Feb., 1879; d. Feb. 14, 1879.
13. # 3-Edna Mabel, b. 29 Sept., 1880; m. Percy S. Kneeland. He d. 27 July, 1944, aged 66 years.
14. 4-Charles Moulton, b. 13 June, 1884; d. 3 Oct., 1899.
15. # 5-Millard Melbourne, b. 28 Aug., 1886; d. of pneumonia, 15 Apr., 1932. He m. Lena Batchelder of Burlington, Me.
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8. CHANDLER BRUCE, b. 5 July, 1851; d. Dec., 1913; m., 1st, Abbie F. Applebee; m., 2nd, Cora Clark.
Children by 1st marriage:
16. 1-Annie Maud, b. 16 Jan., 1871.
17. 2-Angie Gertrude, b. 19 June, 1875.
18. 3-Sanford.
9. AMI BRUCE, b. 26 Jan., 1853; d. May, 1915; m. Abbie Kneeland, dau. of Sylvanus Kneeland.
Child:
19. 1-Ruth Marilla, b. 1878. She lived with her parents at Bruce Corner. In about 1888 they moved to the Chandler Bruce house on High St., and in 1891 they moved to Tacoma, Wash., where she m. Charles Mudgett. Both have died, and have left two daughters.
11. EVAN E. BRUCE, b. 24 Apr., 1877; m., 1st, Jennie Clifford ; m., 2nd, Violet (Moody) Hanson.
Child by 1st marriage:
20. 1-Homer A., b. 27 Dec., 1905; m., 1st, Evelyn Coffin of Lee Me .; m., 2nd, July 1, 1938, Daisy Stevens, dau. of Jesse and Lida Stevens of Springfield, Me. One dau. by 1st marriage, Sylvia.
13. EDNA M. BRUCE, b. 29 Sept., 1880; m. Percy S. Kneeland of Lee. He d. 27 July, 1944.
Child :
21. # 1-Bruce Kneeland, b. 21 Jan., 1909; m. Sadie Curtis of Prentiss.
15. MILLARD MELBOURNE BRUCE, b. 28 Aug., 1886; d. 15 Apr., 1932; m. Lena Batchelder of Burlington.
Children:
22. 1-Clinton, b. Nov., 1914; d. Feb., 1915.
23. 2-Sherland, b. 15 Jan., 1916; d. 20 Mar., 1921.
24. 3-Clyde, b. 15 Aug., 1919.
21. BRUCE KNEELAND, b. 21 Jan., 1909; m. Sadie Curtis of Pren- tiss, Me.
Children :
25. 1-Douglas Eugene, b. 23 July, 1929.
26. 2-Pamela Rhuama, b. 12 Dec., 1944.
CLAY
1. JONATHAN CLAY, son of John Clay, was b. in Buckfield, Me., 3 July, 1794; d. Lincoln, 27 Oct., 1871; m. Sally Davis of Freedom, Me. She was b. 25 Apr., 1800, and d. in Lincoln. They both died at the home of their son, Luther, where they made their home in their declining years. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. They first came to Enfield, near Cold Stream Pond; and their two oldest sons, John and Daniel, were born there. He then made a dugout and transported his family and all his belongings to the head of the Lake, and he built a Log Cabin on Upper Cold Stream, around on the Lowell side, and lived there until he moved to the farther end of
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Trans Alpine and built a house there, where his son Daniel after- wards lived.
Children :
2. 1-John, b. Enfield, 29 Oct., 1823; d. Lincoln, 5 Feb., 1863; m. Hannah Whitney, 12 Apr., 1853.
3. #2-Daniel, b. Enfield, 27 Oct., 1825; d. 28 Feb., 1906; m., 1st, 29 Apr., 1856, Lois Pinkham, dau. of James Pink- ham, who came to Lincoln in 1829 from Lee, N. H .; m., 2nd, Mrs. Helen M. Clay, widow of his brother, Jonathan; m., 3rd, Mrs. Rebecca Folsom of Burlington.
4. 3-Sally, b. 25 Feb., 1827; d. 18 Aug., 1886; m. May, 1850, Josiah P. Perkins. (See Perkins Family.)
5. 4-Betsey, b. Lincoln, 24 Mar., 1830; d. 5 Dec., 1862; m. 19 May, 1850, David Lowe. (See Lowe Family.)
6. # 5-Jonathan, b. 3 Aug., 1832; d. Petersburg, Va., 18 June, 1864, while serving in the war; m. 2 Apr., 1859, Miss Helen M. Page of Burlington.
7. 6-Andrew J., b. 10 Nov., 1834; d. 26 Oct., 1856.
8. 7-Luther, b. 13 Sept., 1837; m. 21 Oct. 1860, Olive Lan- caster. Mustered into Civil War, 21 Aug., 1862, Serg., A-18 Inf.
9. 8-Rebecca, b. 13 Sept., 1837; d. 29 Nov., 1856.
10. 9-Alvin, b. 12 Dec., 1840. He was accidentally shot on 9 Oct., 1859.
3. DANIEL CLAY, b. 27 Oct., 1825; m. Mrs. Helen M. Clay. Children:
11. 1-Georgia A., m. Earl Page of Burlington. They lived in Burlington for several years. After his death she moved to California and died there.
12. 2-Agnes H., m. Edwin Eades of Burlington. Both of them died there. They have one son living in California.
6. JONATHAN CLAY, b. 3 Aug., 1832; d. 1864; m. Helen M. Page. Children:
13. # 1-Asa G., b. 13 Jan., 1860; m. Maud E. Hurd of Lincoln; d. Apr. 12, 1937.
14. # 2-Daniel P., b. 22 Mar., 1863; m. 30 Dec., 1888, Addie L. Coffin of Lincoln. She d. Feb. 9, 1942. He was in the Monumental business in Lincoln for about 50 years.
13. ASA G. CLAY, b. 13 Jan., 1860; m. Maud E. Hurd. Children:
15. # 1-Margaret, m. Roy McPheters.
16. # 2-Maynard, m. Ruth Crocker of Lee. Res., Lincoln.
17. # 3-Coleen, m. Ernest Goding of Lincoln. Res., Lincoln.
18. # 4-Kathryn, m. Waldo E. Graham of Millinocket. Res., Lincoln.
19. # 5-Asa, m. Ruby Res., Lincoln.
14. DANIEL P. CLAY, b. 22 Mar., 1863; m. Addie L. Coffin of Lincoln.
Children:
20. 1-Harold. Res., Lincoln.
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21. # 2-Helen, m. Charles Jordan; b. 1893; d. 18 Feb., 1945. She was b. 9 Mar., 1896. Res., Lincoln.
15. MARGARET CLAY, m. Leroy McPheters. Res., Arlington, Va. Children:
22. 1-Leigh.
23. 2-Gary.
16. MAYNARD CLAY, m. Ruth Crocker of Lee.
Children:
24. 1-Dorrance.
25. 2-Barbara.
17. COLLEEN CLAY, m. Ernest Goding of Lincoln.
Children :
26. # 1-Walter. m. Erma Thibodeau of Lincoln.
27. 2-Marietta, graduated from M. A., Class of '49; m. Rich- ard Briggs.
28. 3-David.
18. KATHRYN CLAY, m. Waldo E. Graham.
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