Person Page - 598

     Lavon W. Thomas was born on 1 September 1862 at North Haven, Knox Co., ME.¹ He married Annie G. Gillis circa 1892.²

     Annie G. Gillis was born on 16 September 1871 at Shawnee, Johnson Co., KS.¹ She married Lavon W. Thomas circa 1892.²
     As of circa 1892,her married name was Thomas.²

     Leroux M. Vreeland was born on 16 October 1866 at NJ.¹ He was the son of Abraham Vreeland and Eleanor F. Rapp.¹ Leroux M. Vreeland married Carrie Denton, daughter of William H. Denton and Sara Beattie, on 21 February 1889 at Bayonne, Hudson Co., NJ.² Leroux M. Vreeland married Margaret Ball, daughter of Abraham Ball and Susanna Williamson, circa 1895.³

     Joseph Dolan Carstang was born on 5 August 1893 at Manhattan, New York Co., NY.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Carstang and Margaret (????)^3,4 Joseph Dolan Carstang married Edythe May Ball, daughter of Abraham Ball and Edith Denton, on 3 May 1922.¹ Joseph Dolan Carstang died on 15 December 1978 at age 85; SSDI lists last residence as Staten Island, Richmond Co., New York.²
     He registered for Selective Service on 6 June 1917. His residence was Hoboken, Hudson Co., NJ. He was directing Boy Scout work for the Weehawken Local Council in Weehawken NJ. He was of medium height and build with gray eyes and black hair.⁵

     Thomas Harry Hayfield was born on 18 December 1898 at NY.² He was the son of George H. Hayfield and Katherine (????)^3,4 Thomas Harry Hayfield married Gertrude E. Ball, daughter of Abraham Ball and Edith Denton, on 24 July 1928.^1,5 Thomas Harry Hayfield died on 30 January 1969 at Riviera Beach, Palm Beach Co., FL, at age 70; SSDI lists last residence as West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.^2,5
     He registered for Selective Service on 12 September 1918. His residence was YMCA, Carneys Point, Salem Co., NJ. He was a steam fitter for E. I. DuPont at Carney's Point. He was tall with a medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.³

     Abram Meehan was born on 2 January 1873 at Portneuf Co., QC, Canada.^1,2 He was the son of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball.¹ Abram Meehan married Sophronia Blanche Marks, daughter of Enoch N. Marks and Elizabeth K. (????), on 4 August 1894 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.^3,4 Abram Meehan died on 23 August 1948 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 75.³ He was buried at Smith Cemetery, Route 202, Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.⁵
     He immigrated in 1890. He was not listed as naturalized on the 1900 census.⁶ He registered for Selective Service on 12 September 1918. His residence was South Windham, Cumberland Co., ME. He was a farmer. He was of medium height and build with gray eyes and brown hair.²      Photo courtesy of James Meehan of Athol MA.

     Elizabeth Jane Meehan was born on 1 January 1875 at Portneuf Co., QC, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball.¹ Elizabeth Jane Meehan married Joseph McEwan Burgh on 6 September 1897 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.² Elizabeth Jane Meehan died on 3 April 1942 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 67.³ She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.¹
     She immigrated in 1895.⁴ As of 6 September 1897,her married name was Burgh.³

     Alice B. Meehan was born on 14 March 1878 at Halesboro, Portneuf Co., QC, Canada.² She was the daughter of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball.² Alice B. Meehan married Everett E. Dunn, son of George C. Dunn and Grace E. (????), on 4 January 1902 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.¹ Alice B. Meehan died on 12 February 1948 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 69.² She was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.²
     She is listed as born 14 Mar 1879 in "Descendants of John Ball" and was shown as born Mar 1877 in the 1900 census, but all census ages indicate 1878.^2,3 She immigrated in 1897.³ As of 4 January 1902,her married name was Dunn.⁴ She was naturalized in 1908.⁵

     Charles James Meehan was born on 30 June 1880 at Bayonne, Hudson Co., NJ.^1,2 He was the son of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball.³ Charles James Meehan married Flora Isabella Jackson, daughter of Alexander Levi Jackson and Sarah Amelia Fraser, on 11 September 1902 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.⁴ Charles James Meehan died on 22 December 1941 at Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA, at age 61.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA.³
     He registered for Selective Service on 12 September 1918. His residence was Fitchburg, Worcester Co., MA. He was a papermaker for G. R. Wallace in West Fitchburg. He was tall with medium build, brown eyes and black hair.²

     William H. Denton was born circa 1838 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA. He married Sara Beattie on 17 April 1860 at Port Dalhousie, ON, Canada.¹ William H. Denton died in October 1920.¹

     Sara Beattie was born circa 1842 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA. She married William H. Denton on 17 April 1860 at Port Dalhousie, ON, Canada.¹ Sara Beattie died on 18 November 1906 at Bayonne, Hudson Co., NJ.¹
     As of 17 April 1860,her married name was Denton.¹

     Everett E. Dunn was born on 15 September 1875 at ME.^2,3 He was the son of George C. Dunn and Grace E. (????)³ Everett E. Dunn married Alice B. Meehan, daughter of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball, on 4 January 1902 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.⁴ Everett E. Dunn died on 21 February 1964 at South Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 88.^5,2,6
     He registered for Selective Service in 1917. His residence was Portland, Cumberland Co., ME. He was a store clerk for King & Dexter Company in Portland. He was of medium height and slender build with gray eyes and brown hair.⁷

     Sophronia Blanche Marks was born on 19 August 1877 at West River, NB, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Enoch N. Marks and Elizabeth K. (????)² Sophronia Blanche Marks married Abram Meehan, son of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball, on 4 August 1894 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.^1,3 Sophronia Blanche Marks died on 4 November 1960 at Windham, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 83.⁴ She was buried at Smith Cemetery, Route 202, Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.⁵
     Sophronia Blanche Marks sometimes has the surname spelled Marx.¹ She immigrated in 1891; not listed as naturalized in 1900 census.⁶ She was naturalized in 1894.⁷ As of 4 August 1894,her married name was Meehan.

     Nina Hazel Meehan was born on 25 October 1895 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.³ She was the daughter of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks. Nina Hazel Meehan married Horace Sayward, son of Albert Sayward and Martha J. (????), on 29 October 1914 at Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.^4,3,5 Nina Hazel Meehan married Hosea Durant, son of Benjamin H. Durant and Agnes Lillian Hamor. Nina Hazel Meehan died on 16 April 1974 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 78.⁶ She was buried at Smith Cemetery, Route 202, Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.²
     As of circa 1915,her married name was Sayward.⁴ Her married name was Durant.

     Horace Sayward was born on 31 July 1890 at Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.¹ He was the son of Albert Sayward and Martha J. (????)² Horace Sayward married Nina Hazel Meehan, daughter of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks, on 29 October 1914 at Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.^3,4,5 Horace Sayward died circa 1941.⁴
     He registered for Selective Service on 5 June 1917. His residence was South Windham, Cumberland Co., ME. He was a sawyer in the lumber mill of W. N. Sayward in Windham. he was tall with medium build, blue eyes and dark brown hair.¹

     Hosea Durant was born on 15 March 1904 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA; unnamed on birth record.¹ He was the son of Benjamin H. Durant and Agnes Lillian Hamor.¹ Hosea Durant married Nina Hazel Meehan, daughter of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks. Hosea Durant died on 14 November 1966 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 62; SSDI lists last residence as South Windham, Cumberland Co., Maine.^2,3

     Dora Marie Meehan was born on 20 July 1901 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.^2,3 She was the daughter of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks. Dora Marie Meehan married Samuel Lindsay Lord, son of Everett W. Lord and Myrtle R. K. (????), on 24 November 1937 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME.^3,1 Dora Marie Meehan died on 11 December 1966 at age 65. SSDI lists last residence as Falmouth, Cumberland Co., Maine.²
     Dora Marie Meehan was also known as Doreen. As of 24 November 1937,her married name was Lord.³

     Samuel Lindsay Lord was born circa 1903 at Puerto Rico.² He was the son of Everett W. Lord and Myrtle R. K. (????)^3,2 Samuel Lindsay Lord married Caroline Hayes, daughter of (????) Hayes and Constance (????), circa 1929.⁴ Samuel Lindsay Lord married Dora Marie Meehan, daughter of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks, on 24 November 1937 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME.^1,5

     Russell L. Meehan was born on 20 March 1908 at ME.^1,2 He was the son of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks. Russell L. Meehan died on 13 March 1993 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 84; SSDI lists last residence as Windham, Cumberland Co., Maine.^2,3

     Lester Harvey Meehan was born on 27 September 1910 at ME.^1,2 He was the son of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks. Lester Harvey Meehan married Florence Lillian Bell, daughter of Frederick C. Bell and Lizzie Abbot Whitaker, on 3 November 1930 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME.^1,3 Lester Harvey Meehan died on 7 April 1970 at Windham, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 59.⁴ He was buried at Smith Cemetery, Route 202, Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.⁵
     Photo courtesy of Amy Meehan.

     Florence Lillian Bell was born on 15 January 1909.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Frederick C. Bell and Lizzie Abbot Whitaker.² Florence Lillian Bell married Lester Harvey Meehan, son of Abram Meehan and Sophronia Blanche Marks, on 3 November 1930 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME.^3,1 Florence Lillian Bell died on 10 December 1972 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 63.^4,6 She was buried at Smith Cemetery, Route 202, Windham, Cumberland Co., ME.²
     As of 3 November 1930,her married name was Meehan.³

     Joseph McEwan Burgh was born on 17 June 1873 at Scotland.^2,1 He married Elizabeth Jane Meehan, daughter of James Henry Meehan and Elizabeth Ball, on 6 September 1897 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.³ Joseph McEwan Burgh died on 6 September 1928 at Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME, at age 55.⁴ He was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME.⁵
     He immigrated in 1885, shown as naturalized in the 1900 census.² He registered for Selective Service on 12 September 1918. His residence was Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME. He was a silk twister for Haskell Silk Company in Westbrook. He was of medium height, slender build, with gray eyes and gray hair.⁶

     James Burgh was born on 23 August 1898.¹ He was the son of Joseph McEwan Burgh and Elizabeth Jane Meehan. James Burgh died on 25 August 1898.¹

     Robert Joseph Burgh was born on 26 October 1899 at ME.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph McEwan Burgh and Elizabeth Jane Meehan. Robert Joseph Burgh married Virginia Tubby circa 1925.³ Robert Joseph Burgh died on 18 February 1951 at age 51.⁴
     He registered for Selective Service on 12 September 1918. His residence was Westbrook, Cumberland Co., ME. He was a ship builder for Cumberland Ship Building in South Portland ME. He was of medium height, medium build, with brown eyes and black hair.²

     Louise Patterson was born on 29 June 1896 at Plainfield, Union Co., NJ. She was the daughter of Stuart Hayt Patterson and Louise Depew.