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Sophie (Ashley) Bunker, b. Aug. 6, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Robertson after marriage settled at N. Sullivan, where he car- ried on a quarry business in company with Augustus Havey, under the name of Robertson & Havey. Mr. Robertson built a store and furnished their workmen with goods. It is sad to say while having a profitable business he passed out at the age of 44 years. Ira and Katherine Robertson had five children: Har- vey, Gussie M., Minnie H., Lillian M. and Clyde E. Robertson. 1. Harvey Robertson b. Dec. 8, 1886, m. (1) Julia M., dau. of Charles and Elsie Macomber. They had one dau. Bettie Robertson b. June 5, 1917, N. Sullivan, m. Dec. 27, 1944, Lloyd Huggins. Harvey Robertson m. (2) Martha, dau. of Edward and Almira Jellison. Harvey Robertson, twenty years of age at the time of his father's death, took over the quarry and store business. As business increased he enlarged the store. Harvey Robertson has served as town treasurer several years and is one of the prominent business men of Sullivan. 2. Gussie Robertson b. April 29, 1888; served as bookkeeper at the store several years. She resides in the original home of her parents. 3. Min- nie H. Robertson b. March 6, 1890; m. Wallace, son of Onias and Mary (Wooster) Springer of Franklin. Wallace Springer has clerked in the Robertson store many years. He also serves the town as tax collector. Their children are:
Kenneth, Katherine and Ralph Springer. 1. Kenneth Spring- er b. April 8, 1909, N. Sullivan, m. Katherine, dau. of Samuel and Susan Mitchell, of Hancock, Me. 2. Katherine Springer, m. Harvard, son of George and Mabel (Urann) Graham, of Hancock. 3. Ralph Springer b. June 20, 1917, m. Jennie while in U. S. service, War II, reside in New Mexico, Maine. They have one son, Robert Springer.
(4) Lilian M. Robertson b. Oct. 27, 1892; resides with her sister Gussie in their old home near the store. (5) Clyde E. Robertson b. Feb. 2, 1894; m. Hazel, dau. of Lorenzo and Carrie (Bragdon) m. Oct. 9, 1913. Two children: Philip B. and Mar- garet Robertson. Philip B. Robertson b. Jan. 14, 1917; m. Helen Spiller, June 20, 1943. He served in World War II.
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Awarded Bronze Star
M-Sgt. Philip B. Robertson of North Sullivan awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Lt. Gen. Wade H. Halslip, commander of the Seventh Army. Cited for meriterous service in connec- tion with military orperations against the enemy. M-Sgt. Rob- ertson was decorated at a presentation ceremony in Augsbury, Germany. His wife Helen Robertson lives at Macon, Georgia. He received the Prewar Service pin and Good Conduct bar before he went overseas. After receiving his discharge from the Army Philip and wife returned to his native town where he is teaching school. 2. Margaret Robertson, m. Ralph, son of Pearl D. and Verna Robertson. (See Charles P. Robertson family).
(2) Aaron Robertson Jr., son of Aaron and Roanna (Cy- pher) Robertson b. about 1807 in New Brunswick, came with his parents to No. 7. He m. but no record of his wife. They had six children: William. 2. David. 3. Samuel. 4. Avon. 5. Jane. 6. Hannah. 1. William Robertson, m. Annie Wentworth. Had 2 children: Weston and Annie Robertson. Weston Robert- son, m. Annie B. Hanna. Weston was foreman of a quarry at N. Sullivan. Annie Robertson, m. Mr. Wentworth. 2. David Robertson m. Helen G. Smith, he was a stone cutter. Two children: Myrtle A. and Howard M. Robertson. 3. Samuel Robertson, m. Agnes M. Sweeney. Two children: Minnie Rob- ertson, m. George A. Hatch. (see Hatch family). Pearl B. Rob- ertson, m. Millie A. Latty, one son, Clayton Robertson. Pearl and Millie A. Robertson were divorced. (4) Avon Robertson, m. Nancy Judgson, 3 children. 1. David, a stone cutter. 2. Walter A., stone cutter, Bethel, Vt. 3. Mildred Robertson m. Mr. Gilley of S. W. Harbor, Me. (5) Jane Robertson, m. George Havey of Hancock. Children were: 1. Austin Havey, Supt. quarry N. Sullivan. 2. William R. Havey, m. Frances M. Means. Children were: Galen. 2. Earl E. 3. Manard and Dorothy Havey. (5) Frances Havey m. Sherman Libby. (6) Hannah A. Robertson, m. Ira B. Hagan of Lamoine, Me. They had ten children: 1. Hannah. 2. Coleman. 3. Char- lotte I. Hagan m. Langdon L. Hodgkins. 4. Everett E. book- keeper Boston, Mass. 5. Myra M. m. Mr. Moulton of Mass.
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6. Ira B. Hagan Jr. surveyor Ellsworth Falls. 7. Bertha M. m. Mr. Ward of Berlin, N. H. 8. Martha B. m. Mr. Walker of Woonsocket, R. I. 9. Agnes B. cashier, Portland. 10. Ralph E. Hagan, clerk at Worcester, Mass.
(4) Jane Robertson, b. about 1809, dau. of Aaron and Roanna (Cypher) Robertson m. Simon Havey b. 1805. Children were: Albion. 2. Wilber. 3. Julia and Olive Havey. Albion Havey m. Elizabeth M. Bunker. Their children: Eugene H. Havey m. Lydia, dau. of Marcus M. and Chestina (Blaisdell) Urann. Their children: Walter and Marcus Havey. 2. Alice W. dau. of Albion Havey m. H. E. Hooper, grocer of Winter Harbor. 3. Oscar O. 4. Erastus E. and 5. Marcia Havey.
(3) David, son of Aaron and Roanna (Cypher) Robertson b. July 26, 1811; d. Nov. 19, 1878. m. Nancy Philbrook b. Sept. 22, 1812, d. July 8, 1886. Children were: Emma, Alden and Charles P. Robertson. Emma Robertson m. Dallas A. Haskell. Their children: Cora and Noyes Haskell. Cora Haskell m. Eu- gene, son of Wm. R. and Maria (Sargent) Hanna. One dau. Veulah. One son, Roger Hanna. Eugene C. Hanna served as 1st Selectman several years. Noyes Haskell m. Ethel E. dau. of William and Emily J. (Davis) Martin. They were divorced and both m. again.
2. Alden Robertson b. Oct. 18, 1852, d. Dec. 15, 1927, in Ban- gor, m. Jan. 1891, Mrs. Maria (Bunker) Sperry of Sullivan divorced widow of Willis Philester son of Ransom and Emily (Ashley) Sperry. Alden and Maria Sperry had one son.
Ralph E. Robertson World War 1. Ashville Gives One of Its Sons To The Cause. As announced in the Bangor Com- mercial.
Ashville has been called upon to give up one of its patriotic sons in the death in France Feb. 3, of Srgt. Ralph E. Robertson, son of Alden Robertson of Ashville, who was a member of the volunteer organization recruited by Hon. John E. Bunker of Bar Harbor and called Bunker's Bulls. This company which is officially called the 303d Motor Truck Co., was said by the examining physician to be composed of the finest lot of young men he had ever examined and among its promising members was Sargt. Robertson, who was a fine speciman of young man-
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hood, of sterling character and patriotic in the extreme. He was glad to do his bit and this he did with an enthusiasm that won the admiration of other members of the company. He was 26 years of age. He was a graduate of Sullivan High school and for a time was engaged with his half brother, Elliott Sperry of Bangor in the management of a general store at S. Gouldsboro. Later he was employed as chauffeur and mechanic by a summer resident of S. Gouldsboro.
2. Charles P. Robertson, son of David and Nancy (Phil- brook) Robertson b. Feb. 20, 1854. m. April 7, 1883, Lizzie dau. of Capt. Sidney and Clara (Hammond) Hanna b. 1863 E. Sullivan. Three children were born to them: Pearl D., Clara H. and Alton C. Pearl D. Robertson b. April 6, 1884; m. Aug. 18, 1917, Verna dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lingley, of Lubec, Me. b. Oct. 21, 1894. Pearl D. Robertson was em- ployed as State Road Patrolman. Verna Robertson employed as teacher in 6th grade public school of Sullivan. Their chil- dren: Ralph Faustina and Janice. Ralph Robertson b. Aug. 26, 1918, m; Margaret dau. of Clyde E. and Hazel (Bragdon) Robertson of W. Sullivan. Two children: Dwight Edward, and Lynette Janice Robertson. Ralph Robertson served in World War II, was promoted to Sargt. He was stationed at Framing- ham hospital, Mass. After his discharge from service he re- turned to his home town and took over the State patrol job, taking over the Robertson house and his father building a new house across the road, where the later reside. 2. Faustina Rob- ertson, b. Feb. 9, 1920; m. Clayton, son of Walter I. and Dora (Johnson) Donnel of W. Sullivan. 3. Janice Robertson b. May 12, 1930; m. George S. Ober, son of the late Floyd Ober and Mrs. Chester Pearson of Portland, Me. They were married in the Union church E. Sullivan Sept. 19, 1948; Rev. Malcolm McDuffle reading the double ring service. Mr. and Mrs. Ober will reside at Lakewood, R. I.
(2) Clara H. Robertson dau. of Charles P. and Lizzie (Han- na) Robertson, m. (1) Rudolph, son of George A. and Minnie (Robertson) Hatch, b. March 30, 1886; d. July 23, 1913. They had two children: Reginald V. Hatch b. Jan. 19, 1909; m. Jan. 1, 1942, Altha Stevens, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Lake
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of Ellsworth Falls. Gerald D. Hatch b. Feb. 13, 1911. Clara (Robertson) Hatch m. (2) Clifford, son of Jesse R. and Aman- da E. (Merchant) White. They removed to Ellsworth. 3. Al- ton Robertson m. Mrs. Geneva Gatcomb (Smith) reside at Vanceboro, Me. Alton d. in 1948.
James Robertson b. at No. 7. No record can be obtained of him. He was the 5th child of Aaron and Roanna Cypher Rob- ertson.
(6) Charlotte dau. of Aaron and Roanna Cypher Robertson. No record.
THE BLAISDELL FAMILY
The Blaisdell Reunion of the Eastern Division of the family was at State Park in Camden, Aug. 16, 1947. All the Blaisdells in the state and nearly all in the United States are from one common ancester, Ralph Blaisdell, who landed at Pemaquid Point Aug. 15, 1633. The family is well organized, having a national president, and a president for each division. The Blais- dell papers are published each year. A descendent, Abner Blais- dell came to Sullivan before 1790. Mr. and Mrs. Abner Blais- dell had 5 sons under 16 years of age and 2 daughters, thus: Paul, Hannah, Daniel, Samuel, Joseph, Sarah, William W.
Jan. 26, 1801, Paul Blaisdell m. Peggy Miller. May 22, 1808, Hannah m. Arthurton Oakes. Aug. 8, 1808, Daniel m. Anna Young Booth. Apr. 4, 1809, Samuel m. Betsy Mercer, Dec. 16, 1815, Joseph m. Betsy Donnell of No. 9. Feb. 24, Sarah m. Lewis Wooster of Franklin. Sept. 3, 1834, William W. m. El- vira B. Kingsley. John D. Blaisdell grandson of Abner Blaisdell m. on Nov. 4, 1843, Mary M. Donnell of Franklin, their son John M. Blaisdell m. Jennie M. Parritt, b. Feb. 5, 1854. Their children were Hallie M., stonecutter. William B., lawyer, Wood- bury. Winfield S., Grover Cleveland, carpenter, Bar Harbor. Casper T., Alvah W. and Virgie C. In 1930, Mrs. John M. Blaisdell, in her 96th year has 51 living descendents including four sons. William B. m. Bertha M. Havey, daughter of W. C. and Ada F. (Whitaker) Havey. William B. Blaisdell began practicing law in Sullivan in 1911. Their children, Harvard, W., Carl E. and William B. Blaisdell Jr. Harvard W. Blaisdell
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also a lawyer, m. Marion Page of Orono, they had 3 children, Kenneth, Ruth and Glenice. Kenneth Blaisdell m. Aug. 27, 1949, Miss Evelyn Van Slyke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Van Slyke of Wilson, N. C. The wedding took place in Kings Chapel, Boston, Mass. Dr. Vivian T. Pomeroy, pastor of the church read the double ring ceremony. Mrs. Blaisdell is a graduate of the Charles L. Coon high school in Wilson, N. C. She served in the Waves for 2 years and graduated from the school of Oral Higgins at the University of Penn. Mr. Blais- dell is a graduate of Ellsworth High and the U. of M. He served 4 years in Navy and graduated from the Boston Univer- sity law school. He is now with the law firm Blaisdell and Blaisdell in Ellsworth, which was established by his grandfather William B. Blaisdell of Sullivan in 1930. His father Harvard W. Blaisdell has aslo been practicing law in Ellsworth since 1930. 2. Carl E. Blaisdell a practising M. D. in Bangor, Me. He m. Miss Nellie Smiley of Bangor. Their children: Marjorie. Lansin and Carl E. Jr. Carl E. Blaisdell, Jr. m. March 3, 1949. Marilyn, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Harris C. Ayer, at his home in Bangor. Rev. Alton E. Maxwell of the Columbia Street Bap- tist church read the double ring service. Mrs. Blaisdell is a graduate of Bangor High school and is employed at the Merrill Trust Company in the bookkeeping department. Mr. Blaisdell was graduated from Bangor High School and attended Bradley University in Peonia, Ill. 3. William B. Blaisdell Jr. an M. D. in Bangor, m. Virginia Robinson of Milo, Me. They have two children: William B. Blaisdell 3rd and Robin Blaisdell.
THE DOYLE FAMILY
Lawrence Doyle an early settler of Sullivan was born in Ire- land in 1798 and came to Maine when a young man. He m. Lorinda Abbott of Franklin, Me. and was granted land at Plan- tation No. 7. settled near Tunk Pond. They had five children: Mary Doyle m. Asa, son of John and Millie (Johnson) White. James Doyle m. Mary Welch, settled in Sullivan, but spent many years in California. John H. Doyle m. Hulda Abbott, settled in Franklin, Me. John M. Doyle m. Caroline Thomp- son, of W. Sullivan. Stephen Doyle m. Arvilla Wilber, of
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Franklin, went to California as a teacher and settled there. 1. Lawrence Doyle d. 1838 3. Charles Doyle, son of James and Mary (Welch) Doyle m. Jennie, dau. of George W. Ash of E. Sullivan. They had three children: Josie Doyle died young. Sidney E. Doyle b. March 30, 1873. m. Agnes, dau. of Nathaniel Crowley of Corea, Me. Edwin W. b. Feb. 19, 1880, all born in the home of their grandfather George W. Ash. Charles Doyle, later purchased the house built by Clarissa Bean who m. Henry - son of Samuel Bean, who was granted the land in 1803, and have a family cemetery on the lot No. 26. The house was built after the death of her husband Henry Bean. Edwin W. Doyle m. (1) Linda dau. of Florence Crowley of Corea, Me. Linda lived only two years after marriage. Edwin W. Doyle m. (2) in 1907, Rebecca H., dau. of A. C. and Martha J. (Crowley) Lufkin, b. April 19, 1880. They had four daughters. 1. Max- ine b. June 11, 1908. d. 1918 She was a member of the 4-H Club, and after her death the club was named the Maxine Club in her honor. 2. Marjorie Doyle b. Sept. 1909; m. Paul, son of William and Mercy C. Carpenter May 1925. They had three sons: Billie, b. 1926. Paul Jr. b. 1927. Charles Carpenter b. 1928. Marjorie and Paul Carpenter were divorced. She m. (2) Russell DeGaribody, son of Elizabeth (DeGaribody) Ham- mond. They had four children: Rebecca, b. July 1934; John, b. 1935; Carroll, b. 1936; Janet, b. 1939. Russell DeGaribody died when their children were young. 3. Sarah Isabel Doyle b. April 28, 1911; a graduate of Knox hospital, Rockland, Me. m. Clifford Oliver, March 1935. Two children; a son Lee, and dau. Lois Oliver. Reside Rockland. 4. Virginia Grace Doyle, b. April 6, 1914; m. 1936, Henry B. son of William and Eva B. (Ball) Gallison of Hancock, Me. Two children: Robert and Roberta Galison. She b. Sept. 1942. Reside Pittsfield, Mass. Edwin W. Doyle m. (3) Mrs. Jennie Doyle, dau. of Mrs. Fred Stratton of Lamoine, Me. Edwin W. Doyle employed by the Consolidated Rendering Company Oct. 1916. Retired July 1946 after thirty years of service.
THE ASH FAMILY
1. Thomas and Robert Ash were connected with those of that
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name in Gouldsboro or Ashes Point. Thomas Ash m. Rowena (Cypher) Robertson. Widow of Aaron Robertson of No. 7. Had three sons: Josiah Ash was a trader and harness maker. m. Mar. 21, 1840, Clarissa Pettee, d. 1870. Elizabeth Ash m. Gipson Hanna of Cherryfield. (see Hanna family) Charlotte Ash m. (1) Joseph Wilkinson of Sullivan, m. (2) Elisha Sar- gent, of Gouldsboro. George Washington Ash, spent early years in lime business at Rockland, Me. He m. Sarah Robinson, of Appleton, Me. Returned to Sullivan, and engaged in farming and meat business. He had a general store for twenty years. He was one of the trustees to build the Union church at East Sullivan. He died in 1899. Olive Ash, m. Barney H. Bunker. They had 13 children (see Bunker family). Thomas Ash Jr. went to New York in his youth and resided there acting for some time as a warden in Sing Sing prison. Children of Geo. W. Ash, 1. Jennie R. Ash m. Charles W. Doyle (see Doyle family). 2. Clara Ash m. Leonard U. Bragdon. They had twin daughters, Ruby and Rena Bragdon b. Feb. 18, 1886. Rena d. July 30, 1903. Ruby Bragdon m. Nov. 23, 1904 (1) Linwood, son of William and Emily (Davis) Martin, b. 1876. Had two children: Arthur H. and Leonard Arnold Martin. Arthur H. Martin m. Anna Andrews, 1926. Five children: Arthur H. b. Jan. 4, 1928 d. in infancy. Leroy, b. Jan. 3, 1930. Ruby, b. Nov. 30, 1931. William Linwood b. Jan. 4, 1935, and Paul Martin b. Oct. 15, 1937. (2) Leonard Arnold, Martin m. 1935 Bessie Burke of Milbridge. One daughter, Marie Mary, b. Oct. 25, 1946. (2) Clara Ash Bradgon, m. (2) Wales Shaw of Belfast, Me. He d. May 20, 1920. She m. (3) John Rogers of Belfast. (3) Lin- nie Ash m. Walter Young of Corea, Me. Nov. 24, 1898. One dau. Winona Young who m. Bernard Briggs of South Goulds- boro, Me. One dau, Jean Briggs. Walter Young and Bernard Briggs were drowned while tending their lobster traps 1932. Ruby (Bragdon) Martin m. (2) March 6, 1929, Howard L. son of Charles and Amelia (Inman) Martin, b. Oct. 27, 1873. No issue. He d. June 30, 1949. Linnie Ash Young m. (2) George Webber of Cherryfield. One dau. Jennie, d. at 3 years of age. Geo. Webber d. in Californa in 1945. 2. Robert Ash, son or brother of Thomas Ash of Ashes Point, b. 1795, m.
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Abigail b. 1799. Abigail d. 1868. Their son, Robert Ash Jr. m. Jane, dau. of George W. and Elizabeth Richardson. George W. Richardson was drowned near Mt. Desert, Dec. 6, 1825, age 65 years. Elizabeth his wife d. in Sullivan Feb. 21, 1848, aged 75 years. Robert Ash Jr. d. April 29, 1883. He was a shoemaker. His house was near where the grange hall now stands. He was elected field driver Feb. 2, 1842. Robert Ash had one of his legs amputated but was able to work at his shoe- makers many years. Their children were: 1. James R. 2. Martha Ellen and 3. Edward Simmonds Ash. 1. James R. Ash b. Jan. 28, 1834; m. Nov. 13, 1857, Sarah, dau. of John Hooper of Franklin, b. 1836, d. 1914. James R. Ash served in the Civil War 1862, 11th Infantry, in Capt. Joshua B. Johnson Co. C. He was wounded at Strawberry Plain, July 26, 1864, and twice wounded later in the same year. James R. Ash, like his father Robert, was a shoemaker and it has been said he was always sure to make the boots and shoes fit. If they were too large, he would tell his customer they would shrink, if too small he would tell them the boots would stretch. At that time men wore long legged boots with straps to pull on. Their children: 1. John. 2. Frank. 3. George. 4. Carlton. 5. Eugene and 6. Alice and Harry 7. Everett 8. John Ash d. June 28, 1858, age one month. 2. Frank L. Ash went to Monmouth, N. D. owned a cattle ranch, and m. there. (3) George E. Ash went to Salem, Mass. and was employed as an auto machinist. (4) Carlton B. Ash b. April 8, 1967, m. Maria E., dau. of Hiram E. and Lenora (Merchant) Preble. Had one dau. Hazel who m. (1) Harold Whalen. They were divorced. Hazel m. (2) Feb. 4, 1938, Walter, son of Averell and Lucy (Allen) Smith of Steu- ben. (5) Eugene W. Ash m. (1) Bertha Murphy. He m. (2) May 16, 1929, Amelia John. Eugene W. Ash was superinten- dent at Friendship Estate, Washington, D. C. (6) Alice A. Ash b. Aug. 2, 1871; m. George, son of Joseph and Clorinda Farrin of Stuben, Me. Had one son, Frank Farrin, he m. Dora M., dau. of Wm. and Emily (Davis) Martin. They were divorced 1948. Their children were: Clyde, Eugene, Emily and Ethel Farrin. (6) Harry P. Ash an engineer, West Gouldsboro m. Elizabeth S. Sargent. Their children: Elsie B., Sybil B., Wesley S. and
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Richard L. Ash. Harry P. Ash, later, served as caretaker for the William Ewing estate at East Sullivan. (7) Everett Ash, son of James and Sarah Ash died at his home in Peabody, Mass. May, 1932. (2) Martha Ellen, dau. of Robert and Jane Rich- ardson Ash b. Oct. 12, 1838; m. May 30, 1860; Gilbert Alonzo son of John and Mary (Havey) Hooper, of Franklin, Me. Gil- bert Alonzo Hooper was a veteran of the Civil War. He was obliged to have one of his legs amputated but one would never know as he was able to carry on business as ever during the remainder of his life. Their children were: H. Alonzo, always known as "Lonnie" Hooper b. June 2, 1867. He too had a leg amputated. Thus three residing in the Robert Ash home lost a leg during life. 2. Mary Abbie Hooper b. Sept. 9, 1873. m. Henry O. son of William Whalen, of Steuben. Their children: Harold A., Cecil L., Earle E. and Vivian A. Whalen. Harold A. Whalen b. June 9, 1890, d. Sept. 2, 1948. He was a mechanic by trade. He was a member of the Frank E. Whitmore post, American Legion of Ellsworth; John Dority grange of Sullivan and the Mechanic's lodge. He saw service in World War I in France. In Dec. 1943, he saved the lives of two Bangor chil- dren in a Christmas tree fire at the risk of his own life. Harold A. Whalen m. Hazel, dau. of Carle and Maria Preble Ash. They were later divorced. 2. Cecil L. Whalen m. Mabel Strout of Milbridge. They had 22 children: 1. Hazel. 2. Chandler. 3. Cecil Jr. 4. Ronald. 5. Josie. 6. Ruth. 7. Barbara. 8. Glo- ria. 9. Virginia. 10. Audrey. 11. Bertram. 12. Archie. 13. Gardner. 14. Robert. 15. Leroy. 16. Laurence. 17. Jean- ette. (2) Cecil and Mabel Whalen had 22 children, five died at birth. (3) Earle A. Whalen went away. Vivian A. Whalen, m. Byron, son of Stephen and Abbie (Emerson) Lindsey. (3) Rena Lydene Hooper, b. June 8, 1883, m. (1) Herbert W. Ash, trav- eling salesman. One son George Wesley Ash, b. Feb. 22, 1909. Rena L. (Hooper) Ash m. (2) Carlton Woodworth. one dau. Constance Woodworth. (3) Edward Simmonds Ash, m. May 10, 1861, Mary Nancy dau. of John and Mary (Havey) Hoop- er. Their children were: 1. Elmer P. 2. William M. 3. Her- bert A. 1. Elmer P. Ash, real estate and general merchandise. Reside Stevenson, Washington. In 1898, he sent his mother
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several nuggets of gold from his claim on the Klondike. 2. William M. Ash, groceryman, Cascade Lock, Oregon. 3. Her- bert A. Ash, groceryman, Ellsworth, Me.
John Hooper of Franklin, m. Mary Havey of Sullivan. Chil- dren were: Joan Hooper m. Barney Patten. 2. Eliza Hooper m. William Welch. 3. Olive Hooper m. George Rutter. 4. Pillsbury Hooper m. Sarah Buckley. 5. Sarah Hooper m. James R. Ash. 6. Mary Nancy Hooper m. Edward Simmonds Ash. 7. Gilbert Alonzo Hooper m. Martha Ellen Ash.
Lillian Olive Hooper, dau. of Pillsbury and Sarah (Buckley) Hooper, m. Nov. 8, 1881, Edward Fenton, of Sorrento, Archie Fenton m. (2) Anna Flewellen.
GERRISH
Ralph Follett Gerrish, son of Follett Gerish of Kittery, Me, m. Mabel F. Adams. Their children Frederick A. b. Nov. 5, 1898; and a daughter Genevieve F. Gerrish. Ralph F. Gerrish a long resident of Sullivan. At one time he had People's Var- iety store at W. Sullivan. He was a stone cutter and printer, for 40 years. He contributed many articles to various news- papers, particularly about the granite trade and local history. When he was a young man he was a reporter on the Ellsworth American. He managed a paper and print shop at Stonington for some time. His health had been failing for several years and he passed out Jan. 17, 1933. His funeral was held at his home in West Sullivan, Rev. Kenneth Cook officiating. His daughter Genevieve Gerrish resides in Boston. Frederick F. Gerrish m. June 22, 1932, Selena A. Osborn, dau. of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Osborne of North Sullivan, at the Central House Bar Harbor, Me. The ceremony was performed by Dr. William E. Patterson of St. Saviour's Episcopal Church. Mrs. Gerrish graduated with honors from both Sullivan high school and the State Normal school at Keene, N. H., and also attended Bos- ton University. At one time she did social work at the Frances Willard settlement house in Boston. Since then she has been a very successful and popular teacher, the past year having been head of the history department of Higgins Classical Institute, Charleston. Mr. Gerrish, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F.
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Gerrish of West Sullivan. He attended Sullivan high school, Wilton Academy and Springfield, Mass., college. During the War he served in the U. S. Navy. Mr. Gerrish was employed by the department division of inspection. After a wedding trip to Kittery Point, Portsmouth and other places, they returned to West Sullivan where they resided. Later Mr. and Mrs. Ger- rish removed to Ellsworth where he had employment at the Ellsworth American office. It was Mr. Frederick A. Gerrish who wrote the details of the building of the Sullivan-Hancock bridge which was open to the public in April 26, 1926.
HOOPER
Another Hooper family, Samuel Hooper came from Eberdene, Scotland. He was a stone cutter by trade. Settled at Blue Hill, Me. m. Harriet Byard. Their son Albian Hooper m. Annie, dau. of Joseph and Alma (Moon) Bickford of Winter Harbor. Their children: 1. Harold Hooper an electrician of Sullivan, m. Helen Batchelor of Augusta, Me. They have one son. 2. Harriet Hooper m. Kenneth Robertson. Harriet Rob- ertson taught school in the Ashville District, Sullivan 1940-41. John Robertson also came from Scoltland. He m. Lizzie Able of Sullivan. Children of John and Lizzie (Abie) Robertson. 1. Roland. 2. Kenneth who m. Harriet Hooper. 3. Lesley. 4. Bernard. 5. George Robertson m. Mrs. Leona (Orcutt) Hanna, of E. Sullivan. He was elected Master of David A. Hooper Masonic Lodge 1948. 6. John Robertson Jr. went to England. Kenneth and Harriet (Hooper) removed to Waterville, Me., where she was engaged as teacher and Kenneth also had em- ployment there.
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