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     Paul H. Hart is the son of James Ernest Hart and Martha A. Rice.¹

     Ruby M. Turner is the daughter of Ralph Cornelius Turner and Ruby Mertie Ball.¹

     Irene R. Turner is the daughter of Ralph Cornelius Turner and Ruby Mertie Ball.¹

     Eliza Ethel Gee was born on 25 March 1873 at Marlow, Cheshire Co., NH.¹ She was the daughter of Elbridge Bain Gee and Caroline A. Ball.¹ Eliza Ethel Gee died on 31 December 1964 at NH at age 91.² She was buried at Marlow Village Cemetery, Marlow, Cheshire Co., NH.²

     Walter Elbridge Gee was born on 19 June 1870 at Marlow, Cheshire Co., NH.² He was the son of Elbridge Bain Gee and Caroline A. Ball.² Walter Elbridge Gee married Marion Augusta Paul, daughter of William B. Paul and Elizabeth A. Croasdale, on 25 January 1899 at Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA.¹ Walter Elbridge Gee died on 9 December 1939 at age 69.³ He was buried at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT.³

     Marion Augusta Paul was born on 3 December 1871 at Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA.² She was the daughter of William B. Paul and Elizabeth A. Croasdale.² Marion Augusta Paul married Walter Elbridge Gee, son of Elbridge Bain Gee and Caroline A. Ball, on 25 January 1899 at Waltham, Middlesex Co., MA.³ Marion Augusta Paul died on 23 November 1946 at age 74.⁴ She was buried at Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven, New Haven Co., CT.⁴
     As of 25 January 1899,her married name was Gee.¹

     Pauline Ella Gee was born on 26 April 1900 at Portland, Cumberland Co., ME.² She was the daughter of Walter Elbridge Gee and Marion Augusta Paul.¹ Pauline Ella Gee married Floyd H. Wildman circa 1953.² Pauline Ella Gee died on 12 December 1980 at New Haven, New Haven Co., CT, at age 80.² She was buried at Central Burying Grounds, Hamden, New Haven Co., CT.²
     As of circa 1953,her married name was Wildman.²

     William B. Paul married Elizabeth A. Croasdale.¹

     Elizabeth A. Croasdale married William B. Paul.²
     Her married name was Paul.²

     Amos Adams was born on 22 March 1829 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Adams and Phebe Newhall.¹ Amos Adams married Clarissa Smith, daughter of Franklin Smith and Clarisa Smith, in 1859.¹ Amos Adams died on 6 February 1864 at Camp Meigs, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA, at age 34.¹
     He was a soldier in the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry; and died in camp at Dedham Feb 6, 1864. That Civil War fort would be Camp Meigs, located in the then Readville section of Dedham. Since that time, Boston City lines have been redrawn so as to include Readville within its limits. Part of the old Camp Meigs still lies within Dedham's boundaries. The area of Camp Meigs became a horse racing facility after the Civil War. Even up to fairly recent times,one could still find remnants of the horse facilities. If you were to visit the area today, it would be closest to the Capen section of Dedham. (Possibly Camp Brighham.)¹

     Clarissa Smith was born on 9 January 1840 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin Smith and Clarisa Smith.¹ Clarissa Smith married Amos Adams, son of Joseph Adams and Phebe Newhall, in 1859.¹ Clarissa Smith married Edward Forbes Batcheller, son of Ollis Batcheller and Prudence Forbes, on 29 September 1881.¹ Clarissa Smith died on 27 September 1918 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     As of 1859,her married name was Adams. As of 29 September 1881,her married name was Batcheller.

     Mabel Vernon Adams was born on 6 August 1861 at Brookfield, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Amos Adams and Clarissa Smith.¹ Mabel Vernon Adams married John C. Rowley circa 1889.¹
     As of circa 1889,her married name was Rowley.

     Velina Ann Smith was born on 5 February 1827.¹ She was the daughter of Stilman Smith and Lucy Ann Hemenway.¹

     Morton Stanley Adams was born on 20 February 1860 at Sutton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Amos Adams and Clarissa Smith.¹ Morton Stanley Adams married Angie L. Mason, daughter of James M. Mason and Caroline A. (????), on 15 October 1884 at Spencer, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Morton Stanley Adams married Sarah Frances Batcheller, daughter of Edward Forbes Batcheller and Louisa Elizabeth Southwick, on 17 March 1892 at Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Morton Stanley Adams died on 23 May 1929 at Philadelphia, PA, at age 69.¹ He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     From a "Philadelphia Inquirer" death notice: May 23, Morton S. husband of Adeline Adams, aged 69. Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services Sunday 4 PM at S. P. Frankenfield & Sons, 23 West Baltimore Avenue, Clifton Heights, Delaware County, Pa. Internment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, Worcester County, Mass.¹

     Edward Forbes Batcheller was born on 13 May 1832 at Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Ollis Batcheller and Prudence Forbes.¹ Edward Forbes Batcheller married Louisa Elizabeth Southwick, daughter of David Southwick and Lucretia (????), on 1 November 1854 at Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Edward Forbes Batcheller married Clarissa Smith, daughter of Franklin Smith and Clarisa Smith, on 29 September 1881.¹ Edward Forbes Batcheller died on 23 January 1891 at Northbridge, Worcester Co., MA, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Whitinsville, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     Last Will and Testament of Edward Forbes Batcheller: Be it remembered, that I Edward F. Batcheller, of Northbridge, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this my last will and testament. After the payment of my must debts and funeral charges, I bequeath and devise as follows: To my wife, Clarissa Batcheller, the right to live on the place owned by me, at said Northbridge, free of expense or charges for the period of two years after my decease if she so desires. To my wife, Clarissa Batcheller, the sum of Two Thousand Dollars to be raised by my Administrator out of my estate, as may seem best to them, and said sum, is to be in lieu of her right of dower, and of any claims, otherwise against my estate but is in addition to her right of residence on the place owned by me as specified in the first paragraph of this instrument. I direct that all the rest of my estate, shall be divided into two equal parts, and that one of these equal parts, be given to my daughter, Sara Francis, the other of these equal parts, to be divided equally between two remaining children, Franklin Henry and Emma Louisa. In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand, and in the presence of three witnesses, declare this to be my last-will ,this thirty first day of May, in the year, on thousand eight hundred and eighty four. Signed: Edward F. Batcheller On this 31st day of May, A.D. 1884, Edward F. Batcheller, of Northbridge, Massachusetts, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring it to be his last-will and as witnesses thereof, we three do now, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names, H. Ward Bates, Richard Ward Greene, Edw. B. Glasgow.¹ Codicil: It is my desire, and I direct my Executor, as follows: That the sum to be raised out of my estate, and paid to my wife after my decease shall be Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, instead of Two Thousand Dollars, as provided by me, in the body of my foregoing will. But if my real estate should be found to amount to Four Thousand Dollars or more, then it is my will that Three Thousand Dollars, shall be the sum to be raised and paid to my wife as before provided. This gift or payment, is in lieu of all right of dower, but in-addition to the right of residence, provided in my foregoing will, In testimony whereof, I hereunto set my hand and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be a Codicil to my last will and testament, this 18th day of November 1885. Signed: Edward F. Batcheller On this 18th day of November, 1885, Edward F. Batcheller, of Northbridge, Massachusetts, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence, declaring it to be a Codicil of his last will and testament; and as witnesses, thereof, we three do now, at his request, in his presence and in the presence of each other, hereto subscribe our names, H. Ward Bates, Richard Ward Greene, Edw. B. Glasgow.¹

     Franklin Smith was born on 22 October 1810 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Dana Smith and Merriam Dresser.¹ Franklin Smith married Clarisa Smith on 13 May 1837 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Franklin Smith died on 2 January 1873 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA, at age 62.¹

     Clarisa Smith was born circa 7 April 1802 at Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA; age at death 62y 10m 13d.¹ She married John Nichols, son of Caleb Nichols and Persis Adams, on 28 November 1824 at Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Clarisa Smith married Franklin Smith, son of Dana Smith and Merriam Dresser, on 13 May 1837 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Clarisa Smith died on 20 February 1865 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA; suicide by drowning.¹
     As of 28 November 1824,her married name was Nichols.

     Alpheus Pratt was born on 7 September 1731.¹ He was the son of Amos Pratt and Ann Allen.¹ Alpheus Pratt married Lydia Mixer, daughter of Joseph Mixer and Mary Ball.¹

     Franklin Smith was born on 9 May 1843 at Sturbridge, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Franklin Smith and Clarisa Smith.¹

     Frederick Smith was born on 24 March 1838 at Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Franklin Smith and Clarisa Smith.¹

     Stilman Smith was born on 24 October 1804 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Dana Smith and Merriam Dresser.¹ Stilman Smith married Lucy Ann Hemenway on 23 April 1826 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Stilman Smith married Abagail H. Bartlett on 15 December 1833 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Stilman Smith died on 14 May 1839 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA, at age 34.¹

     Dana Smith was born on 12 April 1778 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.¹ He was the son of Samuel Smith and Nabby Pratt.¹ Dana Smith married Merriam Dresser on 18 November 1803 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Dana Smith married Eunice Fails on 1 April 1818 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Dana Smith married Susannah Clemons on 2 April 1821 at Charlton, Worcester Co., MA.¹

     Lucy Ann Hemenway was born circa June 1807.¹ She married Stilman Smith, son of Dana Smith and Merriam Dresser, on 23 April 1826 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.¹ Lucy Ann Hemenway died on 23 September 1832 at Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., MA.¹
     As of 23 April 1826,her married name was Smith.

     Sarah Jane Smith was born on 14 July 1841 at Worcester, Worcester Co., MA.¹ She was the daughter of Estes Smith and Sarah (????)¹