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     Louise E. Hubbard was born circa 1899. She was the daughter of Edgar Hubbard and Nellie Louisa Partridge.

     Kenneth W. Hubbard was born circa 1908. He was the son of Edgar Hubbard and Nellie Louisa Partridge.

     Maida Maria Partridge was born on 17 November 1875 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA; "Mada Maria."¹ She was the daughter of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington. Maida Maria Partridge married John Kenney circa 1895.²
     As of circa 1895,her married name was Kenney.

     John Kenney married Maida Maria Partridge, daughter of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington, circa 1895.¹

     Douglas B. Kenney was born circa 1898. He was the son of John Kenney and Maida Maria Partridge.

     Elliot Warren Partridge was born on 29 October 1876 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.² He was the son of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington. Elliot Warren Partridge married Susan Agnes Ball, daughter of John Ball and Lydia Ramey, on 29 June 1918 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Elliot Warren Partridge married Ethel Janet Spencer on 17 August 1922 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Elliot Warren Partridge died on 11 September 1954 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, at age 77.

     Susan Agnes Ball was born in December 1874 at Salmon River, Cape Breton, NS, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of John Ball and Lydia Ramey.¹ Susan Agnes Ball married Elliot Warren Partridge, son of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington, on 29 June 1918 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Susan Agnes Ball died circa 1921 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     As of 29 June 1918,her married name was Partidge.¹

     Ethel Janet Spencer was born on 11 May 1893 at Main a Dieu, Cape Breton, NS, Canada.¹ She married Elliot Warren Partridge, son of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington, on 17 August 1922 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Ethel Janet Spencer died on 3 November 1960 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA, at age 67.¹
     As of 17 August 1922,her married name was Partidge.¹

     Mina Lizzie Partridge was born on 2 February 1879 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington.

     Flora B. Partridge was born in December 1882 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington. Flora B. Partridge married Herbert Williams.
     Her married name was Williams.

     Herbert Williams was born circa 1874 at RI. He married Flora B. Partridge, daughter of Lyman F. Partridge and Mary R. Wellington.

     Leander Nathan Smith was born circa 1823 at VT. He was the son of Thomas B. Smith and Jane Barron. Leander Nathan Smith married Roxana Francis, daughter of Caleb Francis and Rebecca Ball, on 24 February 1844 at Oakham, Worcester Co., MA.¹

     Ezra Greenleaf was born circa 1828 at NH. He married Roxana Francis, daughter of Caleb Francis and Rebecca Ball.

     Henry Smith was born circa 1846.¹ He was the son of Leander Nathan Smith and Roxana Francis.

     Eunice Elizabeth Smith was born circa 1848.¹ She was the daughter of Leander Nathan Smith and Roxana Francis.

     Emma Smith was born circa 1849.¹ She was the daughter of Leander Nathan Smith and Roxana Francis.

     Leander Nathan Smith was born circa 1854 at Barre, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Leander Nathan Smith and Roxana Francis. Leander Nathan Smith died on 13 November 1865 at Enfield, Hampshire Co., MA.¹

     Freeman Ruggles Foster was born on 14 April 1816 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Heman Foster and Lucy Stone.¹ Freeman Ruggles Foster married Lucy Henry Francis, daughter of Caleb Francis and Rebecca Ball, on 3 June 1840 at Barre, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Freeman Ruggles Foster died on 14 April 1898 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA, at age 82.¹
     From an obituary: "He was eighty-two years old to-day. With the exception of five years, he has lived in Rutland. He is son of Heman and Lucy (Stone) Foster. and was born in the Zach. Carpenter house, now owned by George C. Putnam, in the western part of the town.

"His father, Heman Foster died when Freeman was but a boy. The children were placed with different families. Freeman lived with Hazen White in the old guard house, which stood near the old barracks. He attended the district school and earned his own living from the time he was eight years old. At the age of sixteen, he went to Shrewsbury to learn the shoemakers' trade, working for Edward Pratt. In those days boys were obliged to give a year's time while learning the trade, receiving only their board. Returning to Rutland, he worked at his trade about thirty years, making boots and shoes for firms in surrounding towns. The material was brought here and finished product returned to them.

"After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Foster lived on a farm in that part of the town called New Boston, where they remained until thirty-three years ago. when they removed to their present home. on Main street, in the center village. Mr. Foster has held several town offices, holding the offices of Treasurer, Collector of Taxes and Constable for sixteen years; Overseer of the Poor, three years; Assessor, five years; Auditor, four years. The latter office he held last year, refusing to be considered as a candidate any longer. During the early part of his service as Treasurer and Collector, the office was let out to the lowest bidder, and the compensation ranged from $450 down. Mr. Foster did the work for $150, which was the salary established by the town, after abolishing the auction system.

"Mr. Foster relates an incident in reference to the auction system, at one of the annual meetings. The auctioneer accepted a bid of $16, and after it was struck off, two claimed the bid. The auctioneer declared he would accept lower bids, which were made until it was brought down until one man agreed to collect the taxes that year without any salary. The other bidder immediately agreed to pay the town one dollar for the privilege, which bid was accepted, and the taxes were collected without any cost to the town. In the beginning of Mr. Foster's term as collector. bills were paid once a year. In the fall, when taxes could be collected with much less work than under the present system of paying bills monthly, as under the yearly payment, those to whom the town was indebted would turn the account toward their taxes, and this would also leave an amount of money on hand, which could be put out at interest for the benefit of the treasurer. About eight years ago the auction system was abolished, and a stipulated salary voted each year.

"Mr. Foster has been able to work up a good sized wood-pile in spite of his age, and was seen on the street nearly every day the past winter, no matter how severe the weather was. The Free Public Library has been kept in Mr. Foster's house the past twenty-five years. Mrs. Foster filling the position of librarian, and Mr. Foster assisting her some in the discharge of her duties. The day was spent quietly at home. Letters were received from his children expressing a desire to be with him on the eighty-second anniversary of his birth."¹

     George Washington Foster was born on 22 April 1843 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Freeman Ruggles Foster and Lucy Henry Francis. George Washington Foster married Nettie E. Burbank, daughter of William Burbank and Elizabeth (????), on 4 August 1875.¹
     George Washington Foster began military service in the Civil War in the Fifty-seventh Massachusetts regiment. He served for a year and a half.¹

     Albert C. Foster was born on 20 April 1845 at Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Freeman Ruggles Foster and Lucy Henry Francis. Albert C. Foster married Carrie L. (????) on 18 January 1870.¹
     Albert C. Foster , after holding responsible positions with George Swift at the Union Stock Yards in Chicago for over twenty years, removed to Omaha, NE as proprietor of a stock yard.² He began military service in the Civil War in the Fifty-seventh Massachusetts regiment. He served for a year and a half.¹ He was superintendent of construction for the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in 1898 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE.¹

     Carrie L. (????) was born circa 1850. She married Albert C. Foster, son of Freeman Ruggles Foster and Lucy Henry Francis, on 18 January 1870.¹
     As of 18 January 1870,her married name was Foster.

     Sarah E. Foster was born circa 1871. She was the daughter of Albert C. Foster and Carrie L. (????)

     Emily M. Foster was born circa 1872. She was the daughter of Albert C. Foster and Carrie L. (????)

     Fredrick Foster was born circa 1877. He was the son of Albert C. Foster and Carrie L. (????)

     Clara C. Foster was born on 31 March 1847.¹ She was the daughter of Freeman Ruggles Foster and Lucy Henry Francis. Clara C. Foster married Albert L. Eames on 3 August 1878.¹ Clara C. Foster died on 30 July 1881 at age 34.¹
     As of 3 August 1878,her married name was Eames.¹