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187. Ann Elizabeth9 Babson (Isaac Newton8, James7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 16 Apr 1824 at Warwick, RI; married George W. Bailey 3 Sep 1845 at Warwick, RI; died 21 Jun 1887 at age 63.
George W. Bailey was born in 1816. He died in 1897.
Children of Ann Elizabeth9 Babson and George W. Bailey were:
Jerome M. Bailey was a beneficiary of the will of Jonathan N. Pierce on 11 Aug 1879 at Warwick, RI.2005
Sarah Spencer Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Jonathan N. Pierce on 11 Aug 1879 at Warwick, RI.2007
Children of Sarah Spencer9 Babson and Halsey H. Richardson were as follows:
He began military service on 15 Aug 1862 when he enlisted in Co. B, 31st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. He was suffered from deafness and severe liver trouble following his Civil War service. He was honorably discharged on 20 Jun 1865 near Louisbury, LA.
James E. Babson (111) was a beneficiary of the will of Jonathan N. Pierce on 11 Aug 1879 at Warwick, RI.2008
Emeline Williamson was born on 11 Nov 1841 at Blockton, Taylor Co., IA. She died in Oct 1907 at Blockton, Taylor Co., IA, at age 65. She was buried at Blockton, IA.
Children of James E.9 Babson (111) and Emeline Williamson were as follows:
He and Mary Catherine Allen lived at Jefferson Township, Blockton, IA, in 1900.2010
He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).2013 He served as a private in Company A, 6th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. He was described as height: 5'7"; complexion: light; hair: grey; eyes:blue on his enlistment. He was disabled by rheumatism and discharged at Hilton Head, SC, in Mar 1863.
Elisha James Babson (112) sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.2014 He lived at Plainfield, CT, in 1883. He stated that he was a mill operator at the time of his marriage in 1883.
Mary Ann Chadwick was born on 20 Jun 1833 at MA. She married James K. Logee. She died on 18 Apr 1910 at age 76. She was buried near the Babson Horatio lot in Westfield Cemetery, Danielson, CT.
Children of Elisha James9 Babson (112) and Mary Ann Chadwick were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1900 where he gave his occupation as "the overseer of cloth room cutters."2016 He was a foreman in a cotton mill for over fifty years. He served the town of Brooklyn as Health Officer for over twenty-five years and also for many years was the Town Auditor.
Ellsworth Chadwick Babson (166) was a beneficiary of the will of Adelaide Melvina Haskell at Worcester Co., MA, dated 27 Oct 1925 in which she left a legacy of $1,000 to her step-son Ellsworth Chadwick Babson.2017
Adelaide Melvina Haskell left a will at Worcester Co., MA, dated 27 Oct 1925 in which she left a legacy of $1,000 to her step-son Ellsworth Chadwick Babson.2020
There were no children of Elisha James9 Babson (112) and Adelaide Melvina Haskell.
He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).2024 He served during the Civil War as a private in Company K, 18th Connecticut Volunteers for ten months until he was discharged for ill health. He was as a mechanic variously at Danielsonville, Windham and Killingly, CT and Dedham and Whitinsville, MA.
Isaac Holden Babson (113) sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.2025
Isaac Holden Babson (113) left a will on 12 Apr 1892 at Worcester Co., MA, in which he named his wife Emily, his daughter Ella and his son Charles who was "now in the U.S. Navy." If neither child was alive at his decease, the bequests were to go to his brothers, Henry and George Babson and his sister Almeda A. Colvin. His brother Henry was named executor.2026
Sarah Adelaide Bradford was born in 1829 at Westminster, CT.2027 She died on 15 Apr 1872 at Dedham, MA.2028
Children of Isaac Holden9 Babson (113) and Sarah Adelaide Bradford were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1900 at San Francisco, CA; while he was a Gunner at the Naval Training Center.2031
There were no children of Isaac Holden9 Babson (113) and Emily A. Larned.
He appeared on the census of 1 Jun 1850 in the household of James Babson (62).2035
George May Babson (114) sold land on 18 Nov 1875 at Killingly, CT, Signing off were his widow and their ten surviving children: Erastus, Juliette, Mary Jane, Elisha James, Isaac, Almeda, George, Henry, Ellen, and Estelle.2036 He and Sarah Minerva Crandall resided at Wisconsin before 1880 for a time but returned to Massachusetts. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Cambridgeport, Middlesex Co., MA.2037
Sarah M. Gage was born in Apr 1835 at Woodstock, CT. She died in 1904. She was buried at East Woodstock, CT. She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jennie Estelle Babson at Woodstock, CT.2038 She appeared on the census of 1900 at Putnam, CT; as the housekeeper in the household of Phineas Wright.2039
Children of George May9 Babson (114) and Sarah M. Gage were:
She appeared on the census of 1880 at Woodstock, CT.2040
Children of George May9 Babson (114) and Sarah Minerva Crandall were:
He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of George May Babson (114) at Cambridgeport, Middlesex Co., MA.2046
Harriet Maria Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Mary Simpson Babson at Providence, RI.2047 She resided at Fairdale, PA, on 2 Jun 1905 when she received the $3000 legacy from her Aunt Mary.2048
Capt. Jacob Morris Lingfelter was at hotel keeper, Fairdale, PA.
Children of Harriet Maria9 Babson and Capt. Jacob Morris Lingfelter were as follows:
There were no children of Harriet Maria9 Babson and James Otis Bullard.
He appeared on the census of 1880 where he was listed as a farmer.2049 He followed his elder brother John Warren to California circa 1890. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Township #10, Kern County, CA.2050 He was at Kern County in 1900 a grocer.2051
Mae Olmstead was born circa 1854. She was baptized on 22 Aug 1869 at St. James Episcopal Church, Dundaff, PA. She died on 10 Mar 1906 at Dundaff, PA.
Children of James Mallory9 Babson (115) and Mae Olmstead were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of James Mallory Babson (115) at Township #10, Kern County, CA.2052 He was car inspector for a railroad. On 20 Dec 1940 at Beaumont, CA, John present the Family Bible before a Justice of the Peace thus preserving [the records] for future reference.
Estella Dancy Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Mary Simpson Babson at Providence, RI.2053
She was a gifted musician.
Children of James Mallory9 Babson (115) and Nancy Evelyn Adams were as follows:
She was also known as Marian Babson. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of James Mallory Babson (115) at Township #10, Kern County, CA.2055 She was an executive secretary who did much research on this line for the 1977 edition.
She lived at Brevoort Hotel, Hollywood, in 1950 when she was trying to obtain a copy of her birth record.2056
He served as a 1st Lt. during WWII between 1942 and 1946. He was was a golf course superintendant until he retired at the age of 69.
He was a baker. He and Sophia Eleanor Pidge lived at Constitution Hill, Providence, RI, They were living on Constitution Hill in Providence when their only daughter died, only one day old on 11 Dec 1850. After his wife died, John Francis Babson lived with his grandmother Isabella Vaughan at 186 Main Street, Providence, RI. He never remarried.
John Francis Babson was a beneficiary and served as executor for the will of Isabella Vaughan.2058
Sophia Eleanor Pidge was born on 24 May 1824 at Providence, RI. She died on 6 Jun 1860 at Providence, RI, at age 36.
Children of John Francis9 Babson and Sophia Eleanor Pidge were:
196. George Frederick9 Babson (116) (James Vaughan8, John7, James6, Isaac5, James4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 4 Apr 1825 at Boston, MA; married Martha A. Harris, daughter of Henry Harris and Catherine (--?--), 25 Nov 1851 at Palmer, MA;2059 married Sarah Ann Card, daughter of James Card, 16 Jun 1859 at Adams, MA;2060 died 4 Oct 1910 at Pownal, Bennington Co., VT, at age 85.
George Frederick Babson (116) was a beneficiary of the will of Isabella Vaughan.2061
Martha A. Harris was born in Oct 1832 at PA. She died on 3 Aug 1856 at Adams, Berkshire Co., MA, at age 23.2062
Children of George Frederick9 Babson (116) and Martha A. Harris were:
She was a school teacher.
Children of George Frederick9 Babson (116) and Sarah Ann Card were as follows:
They had five children.
He was butcher by trade. He resided variously in both Vermont and New Hampshire. After retirement he lived at Shaftsbury, VT and with his son at Bennington, VT.
George W. Walen. George W. Walen was master of the Abigail C. Woodbury, Urania, and the Laura M. Mangam. All three vessels were owned by his brother-in-law, David Clifford Babson(138).
Children of Clara Augusta9 Babson and George W. Walen were as follows:
198. David Clifford9 Babson (138) (Clara8Lane, Gideon7, Mary6Babson, William5, John4, John3, James2, Thomas1); born 1 Jan 1834 at Gloucester;2065 married Sarah Elizabeth Abbot, daughter of Eben G. Abbot and Sally D. Harris, 1 Jan 1857 at Rockport; married secondly Caroline I. Wheeler, daughter of Addison Gilbert Wheeler and Isabella Gilmor, 10 Feb 1880 at Rockport;2066 died 17 Jun 1897 at Rockport at age 63;2067 buried at Locust Grove Cemetery, Rockport.
He jointly owned Schooner Horatio Babson. He jointly owned Schooner Abigail C. Woodbury. There were numerous intermarriages between the Lanes, Griffins and Babson in Gloucester. David Clifford's mother, Clara Lane, being the niece of Capt. Gustavus Griffin who married Anna Babson [see family #21] and Mary Griffin, who married William Babson (35). They were both children of William Babson (21). In addition, Clara (Lane) Babson's brother, Gideon Lane, had married Dorcas Babson [see family #21], the youngest sister of Anna and William Babson. Clara's younger brother, Oliver Griffin Lane, had a son Clifford who died 26 March 1832, for whom David Clifford was given his middle name.
David Clifford was one of the owners of the Revenue, along with Gorham, John L. and George Babson. He also owned or partly owned the schooners Horatio Babson, Abigail C. Woodbury, Urania, and the Laura M. Mangam. His brother-in-law, George Walen, was master of the last three vessels. Under the name of Clifford Babson, he was also an owner of the Flying Arrow and the Pocomtuck in 1855. One may presume that his vessels were primarily involved in the fishing industry as he gave his occupation as "fish business" in the 1880 Federal census.
Sarah Elizabeth Abbot was born on 8 Oct 1833 at Gloucester.2068 She died on 23 Aug 1878 at age 44.2069
Administration was granted on her estate and David was appointed guardian of their children.2070
Children of David Clifford9 Babson (138) and Sarah Elizabeth Abbot were as follows:
Howard was one of the best known employees of the Cape Pond Ice Company for whom he was a teamster.2074 Besides being a teamster, Howard was also a fisherman.
Waldo was an Apothecary in Boston in 1888 and at Cambridge a year later. He then moved to Berlin, New Hampshire where he was a registered pharmasist for fifty years. In 1924 he served as a County Commissioner for Coös County.2084 The 1940 Berlin City Directory listed him as the registered pharmasist for the East Side Drug Company and indicated that they resided at 517 Champlain Street.
He and Exilda Maria LaBelle had no children. He was at Boston in 1886 a clerk.2088 Exilda Maria LaBelle was born in Canada about 1876-77; died at Douglas 12 July 1942, aged 65.2089
There were no children of David Clifford9 Babson (138) and Caroline I. Wheeler.
The inventory of her estate included a one quarter interest in the schooner Gladstone, valued at $1,500.2094
Horatio Babson Jr, (142) was born in Oct 1837. He married second Ada I. Sykes, daughter of George F. Sykes and Louise Reed, on 1 Mar 1888. He died on 9 Jul 1902 at Rockport at age 64.2095 Charlotte was Horatio Jr.'s first cousin (see Family #84).
Horatio Babson Jr, (142) appeared on the census of 1880 at 17 Summer Street, Gloucester.2096 By 1900, as a widower, he was living with his brother-in-law, Joseph Edwin Hartwell, on Granite Street, Rockport.
Together with his cousin, David Clifford Babson, Horatio owned the schooners Horatio Babson in 1858, the Abigail C. Woodbury in 1867, the Urania in 1869 and the Laura M. Mangham in 1871. He was involved in the fishing industry.
Children of Charlotte F.9 Babson and Horatio Babson Jr, (142) all born at Gloucester were as follows:
Herman graduated from Amherst in 1893. He was assistant professor of English at Mass. Agricultural College between 1893 and 1906. He graduated in 1908 from Harvard receiving his Ph.D. He was professor of German at College of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI, between 1908 and 1909. Between 1909 and 1914 his was professor of German at Purdue. He was the head of the department of modern languages at Purdue between 1914 and 1924.
Herman Babson wrote a will at West LaFayette, IN, and proved at Salem 23 Oct 1925, naming as legatees his wife Carrie, and her sister, Mary, wife of John Reid, in case of Carrie's death. He also named his step-sister and his wife's brother, Henry S. Richardson. His nephew, Lincoln Reid, was named co-executor with his wife.2100
He was connected with the business life of Gloucester for nearly 60 years at the old Gloucester Bank and its succesor, the Gloucester National Bank. From the first of August 1862 until the fall of 1914 he was a cashier for the bank. William was also prominent in the Masonic fraternity.2105
William Babson (117) served as executor for the estate of Hon. John James Babson (65) on 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.2106
Mary Isabel Wyman was born on 25 Mar 1834 at Boston.2107 She died on 9 Dec 1917 at Gloucester at age 83.2108
Children of William9 Babson (117) and Mary Isabel Wyman all born at Gloucester were as follows:
He was graduated After graduation from Gloucester High and Harvard in 1882, Robert attended Boston University Law School, from which he graduated cum laude in 1885. He joined together with Frank Brewster and Walter Buffum in a law practice for several years and then in 1900 he associated himself with Judge Joseph R. Churchill, with whom he remained for over 30 years. His latter years he was involved principally with Probate Court work. His daughter Harriet said that he was named for his paternal Uncle Robert and Capt. Tillinghast, an uncle of Mary Isabel Wyman.2112
He was graduated Robert graduated from Harvard University in 1856 and soon began teaching at English High School. He served as Headmaster there for over thirty years. They were residing at 313 Columbus Avenue, Boston, at the time of his wife's death. He appeared on the census of 1880 at 313 Columbus Avenue, Boston, with his daughter and their housekeeper, Mrs. A. Meyers.2122
Robert Edward Babson (118) served as executor for the estate of Hon. John James Babson (65) on 27 Apr 1886. His son, William received a painting representing the home of some of his ancestors at Annisquam. Robert Edward received an illustrated copy of Goethe's Faust. John James, Jr. received the opera glass that had been purchased at Cologne. His wife, Lydia, "such books as she may select from my library." The rest and residue was to be held in trust for the benefit of his wife. His sons William and Robert Edward were named executors. A grandson, Robert T. Babson, administered de bonis non 8 July 1922 and Helen P. Babson and Mary C. Babson were sureties.2123
Robert Edward Babson (118) served as the final administrator for the will of Mary Hughes Babson on 27 Oct 1886.2124
Robert Edward Babson (118) sold to his daughter Mabel, on 11 April 1899, for $1.00, the land and buildings on Columbus Avenue that he had acquired from Herbert W. Field on 31 December 1875.2125
Fanny Wyman May was born on 19 Jul 1843 at Keene, Cheshire Co., NH.2126 She died on 22 Sep 1877 at Boston at age 34 of consumption (tuberculosis).2127
Children of Robert Edward9 Babson (118) and Fanny Wyman May were:
She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of her father Robert Edward at 313 Columbus Avenue, Boston; with his daughter and their housekeeper, Mrs. A. Meyers.2129 She was a 1898 graduate of Wellesley College.
Sold to his daughter Mabel, on 11 April 1899, for $1.00, the land and buildings on Columbus Avenue that he had acquired from Herbert W. Field on 31 December 1875.2130
At the time of the 1880 Federal census, John and Annie were living with John's father 144 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester.2134 He was A merchant, John had a store on Middle Street. In the window was a model of the Eiffel Tower, which his son had received from a relative who had travelled abroad.
John James Babson (119) received a legacy from the estate of Hon. John James Babson (65) on 27 Apr 1886; John wrote his will 8 January 1878 and his.2135
Annie Russell Cook was born on 11 Jun 1856 at Gloucester.2136 She married Andreas W. Bohaker on 26 Jun 1897 at Gloucester.2137 She died at Faulkner Hospital, Jamaica Plain, at age 81 after a fall at her home, located at 135 Stratford Street, Boston on 2 April 1938.2138
At the time of the 1880 Federal census, John and Annie were living with John's father 144 Eastern Avenue, Gloucester.2139
Children of John James9 Babson (119) and Annie Russell Cook were:
He was John was first a clerk, and then an auditor, working in Boston and boarding at West Roxbury. His mother was his only heir.2142
Amanda Babson received a legacy from the estate her father on 15 Dec 1879. his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.2146 She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Edward Babson (120) at 43 Congress Avenue, Chelsea; his sister Amanda Davis, Amanda's daughter Amanda S. and Edward's brother George F. were living with him.2147
Edwin Hervey Davis was born on 21 Nov 1833 at Newburyport.2148
Children of Amanda9 Babson and Edwin Hervey Davis were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Edward Babson (120) at 43 Congress Avenue, Chelsea; his sister Amanda Davis, Amanda's daughter Amanda S. and Edward's brother George F. were living with him.2149 She lived with Hannah Stanwood Babson at 40 Granite St. in 1900; Her niece, Amanda Davis, was living with her at.
He was For many years he resided at San Francisco, California where he was a partner in the House of C.L. Taylor and Company. In 1870 he moved to Boston where he became the resident partner of the firm. For several years the line was managed with great ability and success. He became sole manager of the line of California packets from Boston in May 1879.2153
Edward Babson (120) left a will on 21 Jul 1876. He left his estate to his wife, "knowing that she would provide for his two children."2154
Edward Babson (120) received a legacy from the estate his father on 15 Dec 1879. his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.2155 He appeared on the census of 1880 at 43 Congress Avenue, Chelsea, his sister Amanda Davis, Amanda's daughter Amanda S. and Edward's brother George F. were living with him.2156
Harriet Chapin Rice was born on 22 Nov 1843 at Providence, Providence Co., RI.2157 She died on 7 Mar 1912 at Salem at age 68.2158
Harriet Chapin Rice received a legacy from the estate of her husband Edward on 6 Sep 1880.2159 She appeared on the census of 1900 at Melrose; a widow, with her daughter Margaret.
Children of Edward9 Babson (120) and Harriet Chapin Rice were as follows:
She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of her mother Harriet Chapin at Melrose; a widow, with her daughter Margaret.
Isabella Babson received a legacy from the estate her father on 15 Dec 1879. his legal heirs were listed as his daughters Hannah S. Babson, Mrs. Amanda Davis, and Isabel, wife of Gustavus Lane, all of Gloucester; his sons Edward, Jr. of Chelsea and Frank H. of California; and the minor children of Edward, Fannie G. Babson of Gloucester and George F. Babson of Chelsea.2164 Isabella Babson is head of household in the Gustavius A. of at 40 Granite St., Gloucester,. Enumerated with her was Isabella Babson Lane, Hannah Stanwood Babson, and Fanny Gilmore Babson.2165
Gustavius A. Lane Jr. died on 12 Nov 1894 at Gloucester.2166
Children of Isabella9 Babson and Gustavius A. Lane Jr. were:
The 1880 census listed Isabella Babson Lane in addition to Hannah Stanwood Babson and Fanny Gilmore Babson in the household of Gustavius A. Lane Jr. and Isabella Babson, in 40 Granite St., Gloucester.2167 She was a member of of the D.A.R. #85798.
Elinor Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Elinor Babson was a beneficiary of the will of William Babson Jr (67).2169
Elinor Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Mary Hughes Babson on 27 Oct 1886.2170
Her obituary appeared in the 26 Nov 1928 issue of the Boston Transcript.
Philip Knap Hills Jr was born on 19 Jun 1849. He died on 2 May 1907 at age 57.
Philip Knap Hills Jr was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Children of Elinor9 Babson and Philip Knap Hills Jr were as follows:
He lived at Paris, France, in 1932 where he was the editor of the European edition of the Hearld Tribune, the Paris Hearld.
Lawrence Hills was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2171
He lived at Winter Haven, Polk Co., FL, in 1932.
William Babson Hills was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2172
The 1880 census listed In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell in the household of William Babson Jr (67), in 263 Shawmut Street, Boston.2176
Catherine "Kate" Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Catherine "Kate" Babson was a beneficiary of the will of William Babson Jr (67).2177
Catherine "Kate" Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Mary Hughes Babson on 27 Oct 1886.2178
Francis F. Elwell was born in 1840. He died on 14 Feb 1893. The 1880 census listed In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell in the household of William Babson Jr (67), in 263 Shawmut Street, Boston.2179
Francis F. Elwell was mentioned in the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Children of Catherine "Kate"9 Babson and Francis F. Elwell were as follows:
The 1880 census listed In his household were his daughter and son-in-law Francis Elwell, and his grandson William Davison Elwell in the household of William Babson Jr (67), in 263 Shawmut Street, Boston.2180 He lived at Arlington, MA, in 1932.
William Davison Elwell was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2181
He lived at Florence, Pinal Co., AZ, in 1932.
Frank C. Elwell was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2182
Abigail Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of James Babson Jr. on 2 Apr 1883.
Abigail Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of William Babson Jr (67).2185
Abigail Hughes Babson was a beneficiary of the will of Mary Hughes Babson on 27 Oct 1886.2186 She and John F. Lovejoy moved to at NY in 1887.
Children of Abigail Hughes9 Babson and John F. Lovejoy were as follows:
She lived at New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, in 1932.
Margaret Lovejoy was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2187
John M Lovejoy lived at Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, in 1932.
John M Lovejoy was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2188
Don M. Lovejoy lived at Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, in 1932.
Don M. Lovejoy was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2189
Harold Lovejoy lived at New Rochelle, Westchester Co., NY, in 1932.
Harold Lovejoy was mentioned in the will of Esther Griffin Babson on 20 Jun 1932.2190
The an unknown person listed Emily Babson in addition to Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.2191
Isaac Standish Holbrook. The an unknown person listed Isaac Standish Holbrook in addition to Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Lora Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.2192
Children of Emily9 Babson and Isaac Standish Holbrook were as follows:
The an unknown person listed Lora Holbrook in addition to Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Augustus Thatcher Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.2193
The an unknown person listed Augustus Thatcher Holbrook in addition to Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, and Isaac Standish Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.2194 He lived at Brookline, MA, in 1905.
The an unknown person listed Isaac Standish Holbrook in addition to Charlotte Beals Gorham, Charlotte Augusta Babson, Emily Babson, Isaac Standish Holbrook, Lora Holbrook, and Augustus Thatcher Holbrook in the household of William Rogers Babson (68), in 30 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY.2195
Arthur worked as a City Engineer residing in Boston from 1867 to at least 1870. His name then appears in the Brooklyn, New York City Directory for 1880 and indicates that he is in the cement business.
His obituary, which appeared in The New York Times of 10 November 1906, on page 9, said:
Arthur Clifford Babson, one of the first men to import cement into this country, died last night at his residence, "Stonycroft" on Ridgewood Road, South Orange. He had been ill for several months. Mr. Babson was a partner in the firm of Sinclair and Babson.
According to the obituary which appeared in The Boston Evening Transcript of 10 November 1906, he had been in business at St. Louis for five years.2196,2197,2198,2199
Harriet Elizabeth Rea was born on 3 Oct 1855. She died on 24 Jul 1945 at Orange, Essex Co., NJ, at age 89.
Children of Arthur Clifford9 Babson (121) and Harriet Elizabeth Rea were as follows:
He was Author of Birds of Princeton and Modern Wilderness.
He was Clifford prepared for college at Dearborn-Morgan School, Orange, New Jersey and was graduated from Princeton University in 1903, where he was a member of the Charter Club. After graduation he became associated with the United Lead Company as a salesman. In 1911 he took charge of the New York Office of their subsidiary, the U.S. Cartridge Company. In 1919 he was made Director of Sales and in 1927 he became Vice-President and Director of Sales for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. He left U.S. Cartridge in 1937 and formed the firm of Ingersoll, Norvell, and Babson, sales and business consultants, with offices in New York City. He retired from active business about 1942 and became active in local charities in and around Orange, New Jersey.2202
He was graduated After graduating from Princeton in 1902 he worked for a time in New York City with Sinclair & Babson, wholesalers of Portland Cement, and then with the Vulcanite Portland Cement Company. Sydney and his brother Rea then moved to Oregon where they cleared the forest in the newly-settled Upper Hood River Valley. They planted one of the first commercial apple and pear orchards in the area. Sydeny devoted his life with single-minded purpose to these orchards for over 60 years. In 1960 he was named "Orchardist of the Year."
Sydney was also a writer. Among the books he authored were Tahiti Holiday, Green Wave of Mexico, and Complete Poems. His poem Verdun was published in the New York Times of 29 March 1917.
A 1905 graduate of Cornell, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Rea helped his brother develop a fruit orchard in Oregon before he joined the YMCA to serve in France during World War I. For many years he operated a General Electric Appliance dealership at Montclair, New Jersey.
A graduate of Williams College in 1912, Stanley became President of the New Jersey Orthopedic Hospital and of the West Orange School Board. He was also Honorary Trustee of the Medical Center of the Oranges. He also authored three books: Diversions of a Busy Life, Bonefishing, and Where Sands Are Pink.
While travelling near Acapulco, Mexico at one time, he noticed a grave marker inscribed "William E. Babson, died 1874." Upon investigation he learned it was the grave of his father's elder brother who had gone West and had become a purser on the S.S. Henry Chauncey and had died at sea.
Joseph Emerson Smith was born on 19 Mar 1845 at Augusta, Kennebec Co., ME. He died on 16 Jun 1881 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 36. He was Joseph was a law partner of Melville W. Fisher, who later was the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He built a lovely house on Lee Street, Wiscasset for his bride, which was still standing in 1976. He was the author of Oakridge, a novel whose scene was laid in Wiscasset, Maine.
Children of Sarah Stuart9 Babson and Joseph Emerson Smith were as follows:
He was graduated Thomas graduated from Harvard Law School in 1868 and served as a State Representative for many years. According to his daughter, Ruth, he put himself through Law School by teaching in the Boston school system. He served the City of Boston as City Solicitor and Corporation Counsel. His daughter went on to say that he was devoted to the city and always worked for its welfare; a well known and respected figure in Boston politics.
Thomas McCrate Babson (122) served as the administrator for the will of Mary Hughes Babson on 27 Oct 1886.2211
Helen Stevens was born on 25 Apr 1852 at Gloucester.2212 She died on 14 Jun 1934 at 62 Eastern Point Road, Gloucester, at age 82.2213 She was appointed guardian of their daughter Ruth.2214
Children of Thomas McCrate9 Babson (122) and Helen Stevens both born at Boston were as follows:
Her mother was appointed her guardian 11 Feb 1914.2219 Ruth graduated from Radcliffe in 1917 and received her Ed.M. from Harvard in 1922.
Emeline Rogers 'Emma' Babson and William Hovey Friend lived at 222 11th Street, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, on 10 Jun 1897 when she joined the Mayflower Descendants. She and William Hovey Friend appeared on the census of 1900 at 222 11th Street, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA, Roger Berry Friend and Maria Rogers Babson appeared with them.2223
William Hovey Friend was born on 6 Feb 1840 at Gloucester.2224
Children of Emeline Rogers 'Emma'9 Babson and William Hovey Friend were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of William Hovey Friend and Emeline Rogers 'Emma' Babson at 222 11th Street, Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.2225
Bond was posted for the administration of his intestate estate on 6 November 1866.2229
He was a painter.2230
Amanda S. Tucker was born on 19 Oct 1837 at Gloucester.2231 She died on 15 Jan 1908 at Gloucester at age 70.2232
Children of John Low9 Babson Jr (123) and Amanda S. Tucker all born at Gloucester were as follows:
He was John was a well known grocer, his store having been located at 49 Western Avenue, Gloucester. He was a member of the Independent Christian Church (Universalist) and of Wingaersheek Tribe, No. 12, International Order of Redmen. He and Lottie A. Hayward appeared on the census of 1920 at 51 Western Avenue, Gloucester.2242
Samuel Curtis Jr died on 23 Dec 1919.
Children of Eliza Gorham 'Lizzie'9 Babson and Samuel Curtis Jr were as follows:
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.2246
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.2247
For many years Osman was the Gloucester city carpenter. In 1882 he began operating the farm in Riverdale, which his father had purchased that year from the Pearce heirs. He developed a truck gardening, apple orchard and dairy business, which was carried on by his son, Elmer Warren Babson. An 1888 article in the New York Weekly Press stated that "When [Osman] Babson bought the farm, it was completely run out...now he has one of the thriftiest farms in Mass."2250
Osman enlisted for service in the Civil War on 13 August 1862 and was assigned to Company G, 8th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. He was mustered out on 7 August 1863. His regiment lost only eleven men, and they were all to disease. He appeared on the census of 1880 at 124 Washington Street, Gloucester.2251
Marcia Lee Duley was born on 24 Jul 1845 at Gloucester.2252,2253 She died on 8 Oct 1911 at Gloucester at age 66.2254,2255 For a time Marcia was a school teacher at the Bradford School.
Children of Osman9 Babson (124) and Marcia Lee Duley all born at Gloucester were as follows:
He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his father Osman 124 Washington Street, Gloucester, age 13.2258
Albert graduated from Tufts College in 1891 with a degree of Master of Mechanical Arts. He entered the employ of Edison General Electric Company in May of that year, shortly before Mr. Edison withdrew. He remained with the successor company, General Electric, in a managerial capacity for forty years. He was a life member of Union Lodge, F. and A.M. and Concordia Chapter, R.A., both of Baltimore, Maryland.
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.2262 Albert's family summered for many years in West Gloucester.
He was graduated Elmer, an 1897 graduate of the Harvard School of Veterinary Medicine, returned there two subsequent years as an instructor in comparative anatomy. He served as Secretary of the Massachusetts Board of Registration for Veterinary Medicine for forty years and President of the Massachusetts Veterinary Association in 1941. In 1935, he and his son, Osman, also a veterinarian, built the North Shore Veterinary Hospital. He was very active in Masons, being a commander of the Knights Templar. He was elected mayor of Gloucester in 1937. Outstanding in his administration were a new $1,100,000 High School and a new Gloucester Fish Pier.
The subsequent successful careers of his sons may be partially due to his Yankee work ethic, which is illustrated by a story which appeared in Money in September of 1973:
Returning home from Harvard, elated about his good grades, his son David hurried over to tell his father, who was working in the vegetable garden. Dr. Babson "listened with obvious approval. Then he said, 'That's fine son. But you've been home ten minutes now, and you still don't have your overalls on.'"
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.2268
Edward was a boot and shoe dealer, residing at 6 Wesley Street in Gloucester at the time of the 1880 U.S. census.2272
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.2273
Harriet Pearce 'Hattie' Chard was born on 11 Jun 1847 at Gloucester.2274,2275 She died on 19 Jun 1921 at Gloucester at age 74.2276,2277
At Hattie's death her daughters were the heirs and her son-in-law, James Hollis Griffin, was the administrator of her estate.2278
When her father's estate was divided on 1 October 1894, Hattie received a one-twelfth interest in real estate at Bay View in which he had had a life interest.
Children of Edward9 Babson (125) and Harriet Pearce 'Hattie' Chard both born at Gloucester were as follows:
Elmer W. Babson of Gloucester stated that Edward Babson, his uncle, was deceased and petitioned to be administrator de bonis non of his grand father's estateThe heirs were Mary L. Jackman, Louise Bates, Emma B. Curtiss, Edna B. Griffin, Hattie C. Reed, Albert D. Babson, and Florence W. Babson, guardian for Alice E. Babson.2281
At Hattie's death her daughters were the heirs and her son-in-law, James Hollis Griffin, was the administrator of her estate.2282 She was buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, Gloucester, with her parents Edward and Harriet Pearce 'Hattie', and her husband.
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