1. Simeon B.1 Lowell, son of Rossamus Lowell and Deborah Keen, was born in Thomaston, Knox Co, ME 29 July 1806. Simeon died 11 May 1881 in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, at 74 years of age. His body was interred 12 May 1881 in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. (?) He married Maryann Steadman Goss in Thomaston, Knox Co, ME, 29 June 1828. (or 1 June 1829) Maryann was born in Lancaster, Worcester Co, MA 25 February 1808. Maryann was the daughter of Daniel Goss Jr and Polly Gates. Maryann died 24 March 1881 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN, at 73 years of age. Her body was interred in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN, Lakewood Cemetery. Lot 73, section 2. Mary Ann or Marion, was born in Massachusetts but spent most of her adult life in Maine until she and Simeon moved to Minnesota in 1865. She was listed in the 1850 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME as age 43; she was listed as age 53 in the 1860 census for the same location; She was found in the 1865 MN state census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co living with her husband and two grandsons; in the 1870 census she was found in the 3rd Ward of Minneapolis, MN as age 62; She wa slisted as age 67 in the 1875 MN state census for Richfield, Hennepin Co living with her husband; she was listed as age 70 in the 1880 census for Richfield, MN living with her husband. She was shown to have an infirmity, but it was not described. Mary Ann died at the home of her daughter Miranda Wardwell in Minneapolis. Simeon grew up at Thomaston, Knox Co, ME. After his marriage he removed to Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME. He was a Justice of the Peace there. He was noted in the records of East Machias, Washington Co, Me as one of the early teachers, being called Reverend. He studied law and was a probate judge in Orono, Penobscot Co, ME. In 1848, as Simeon H. Lowell, he was the Democratic nominee for Washington County Attorney. Again, as Simeon H. Lowell, he was town agent for East Machias, ME in 1848. Around 1865 he removed to Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN. Simeon testified on 8 September 1865 at Minneapolis, MN on behalf of his daughter Miranda's pension transfer to Minnesota. He was said to have died at the home of his son Fred Lowell in Spencer Brook, MN. Simeon was said to be a lexicographer as a hobby. He was twice descended from Mayflower passengers, being a fifth great-grandson of Richard Warren and a sixth great-grandson of Edward Fuller, both descents through his mother. Simeon was listed in the 1830 census for Thomaston, ME with a household of one male under age 5, two males age 15-20, one female under age 5, one female age 15-20 and one female age 20-30; in the 1840 census he was found at Machias, ME with a household of two males age 5-10, one male age 30-40, two females under age 5, one female age 5-10, one female age 10-15 and one female age 30-40; in the 1850 census he was found at Whitneyville, ME, age 44, a lumberman with $375 of real estate; In the 1860 census he was again at Whitneyville, age 54 with $800 of real estate and $180 of personal property. Also living with them was a 25 year old minister named Wardwell, who was probably Percival Wardwell, brother of Irving A. Wardwell, Simeon's son-in-law. They were living next to the household of James Miller, whose sons married into the Lowell family; He was found in the 1865 MN state census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co living with his wife and two grandsons, Lee and Eddie Wardwell; Simeon was found in the 1870 census at the 3rd Ward of Minneapolis, MN, age 63, a lumber clerk, with $2000 of real estate and $1000 of personal property; He was listed as age 68 in the 1875 MN state census for Richfield, Hennepin Co living with his wife; he was listed as age 74 in the 1880 census for Richfield, MN caring for two of his grandchildren, Irving and Edgar Wardwell with his wife. Simeon died the next year in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN probably at the home of his son Fred Lowell. Simeon's obituary from the PrincetonUnion of May 2, 1881: "A Ripe Old Age--At the ripe old age of 76 years, Mr. Simeon Lowell gently breathed his last, at his son's, Mr. F. A. Lowell's, residence, Spencer Brook, at 12 o'clock Tuesday night. Deceased's wife had preceded him six weeks previous. He was born in Rockland, Maine, and resided in Minneapolis 12 years; three weeks ago he removed to his son's residence in Spencer Brook, to make his home as long as he lived. The funeral will take place from Mr. F. A. Lowell's house this afternoon at two o'clock." Simeon B. Lowell and Maryann Steadman Goss had the following children: 2 i. Martha Ann2 Lowell was born in Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME 4 May 1829. or Thomaston, Knox Co, ME Martha died 5 May 1854 in Sterling, Worcester Co, MA, at 25 years of age. She married George Goss in Sterling, Worcester Co, MA, 4 November 1850. He married second to Jane E. Sawyer on October 18, 1855. George was born in Sterling, Worcester Co, MA circa 1821. George was the son of William Goss and Abigail. George died after 1880. Was he the George Goss listed as age 29 in the 1850 census for Sterling, Worcester Co, MA living with the Nathaniel Sargeant family and working as a farmer? He was listed as age 39 in the 1860 census for Sterling, Worcester Co, MA living with wife Jane E., age 36, next door to his parents. He was listed as age 49 in the 1870 census for Sterling, Worcester Co, MA living with wife Jane E., age 46, next door to his parents. He was listed as age 59 in the 1880 census for Sterling, Worcester Co, MA living with wife Jane E., age 55, next door to his parents. He may have been the George Goss that made his will in 1883 in Sterling, MA. Martha was listed as age 21 in the 1850 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with her parents. + 3 ii. John Quincy Adams Lowell was born 3 September 1830. + 4 iii. Daniel G. Lowell was born 15 April 1833. + 5 iv. Miranda [Mira] T. Lowell was born 7 December 1835. + 6 v. Mary Louise Lowell was born 15 December 1836. + 7 vi. Maria Helen Lowell was born 20 October 1839. + 8 vii. Melvina A. Lowell was born 9 September 1842. 9 viii. Simeon Lowell Jr was born in Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME 26 May 1844. Simeon died circa 1844 in Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME. + 10 ix. Frederick A. Lowell was born 30 August 1845. 1. Frederick A.1 Lowell, son of Simeon B. Lowell and Maryann Steadman Goss, was born in Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME 30 August 1845. Frederick died 24 October 1919 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 74 years of age. His body was interred 26 October 1919 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, Oak Knoll Cemetery. He married twice. He married Amanda E. Albee in East Machias, Washington Co, ME, say 1863. Amanda was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 1 November 1848. Amanda was the daughter of Harrison T. Albee and Roxanna Libby. Amanda died 21 March 1878 in ME, at 29 years of age. Amanda was listed as age two in the 1850 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with her parents. She was listed as age 12 in the 1860 census for the same location. She was listed as age 23 in the 1870 census for the same location living with her husband and three children. He married Mary E. Ayers in Jonesboro, Washington Co, ME, 25 September 1878. (or 1879) Mary was born in Jonesboro, Washington Co, ME 1 June 1855. Mary was the daughter of Charles Ayers and Louisa. Mary died 29 October 1933 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 78 years of age. Her body was interred 31 October 1933 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, Oak Knoll Cemetery. She was probably the Mary E. Ayers listed as age 14 in the 1870 census for Jonesboro, Washington Co, ME living with her parents. Mary was listed as age 25 in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her husband and his children from his first wife. He was listed as age 30 in the 1885 MN state census for Spencer Brook living with her husband and his four children. She was listed as age 44 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, MN living with her husband and two grandsons. She was shown as married for 22 years and both parents were born in ME. She was listed as age 54 in the 1910 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with her husband and granddaughter. She was shown as married for 32 years. She was probably the Mary Lowell, age 64, in the 1920 census for Anoka, MN living with Melvina Fulton, her husband's neice. She filed for a widow's pension based on her husband's Civil War service on October 30, 1919. Her obituary from the Princeton Union of November 2, 1933: "On Sunday morning Mrs. Mary E. Lowell, 78, died at her home in this village after an illness of almost six months. She came to Minnesota as a young bride in 1879. On June 4, when Mrs. Lowell was visiting at the home of her niece, Mrs. Joseph McDonald, in Anoka, she became seriously ill. Three weeks later she returned to her home in Princeton. Since that time she had been confined almost continuously to her room. Mrs. Lowell's maiden name was Mary E. Ayers. She was born in Jonesboro, Me., on June 1, 1855. On September 25, 1978, she was married to Fred A. Lowell. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell came to Minnesota and settled on a farm in Spencer Brook in 1879. Mr. Lowell at the time of his marriage had five children. Mrs. Lowell was a wonderful mother to these boys and girls and the home on the farm was noted for its spotless neatness and the serene atmosphere that prevailed there. Only two of these children are now living, Herman J. Lowell, of Everett, Wash.,and Mrs. Henry Sherman (Letty), of Minneapolis. Besides being a mother to these five children she and Mr. Lowell took into their home to bring up as their own children, three of their grandchildren, Ray, Fred and Edith Merrill. They also assisted in the rearing of three other grandchildren, Perlie, Grace and Bessie Moody. For 35 years Mrs. Lowell had boys and girls going from her home to the public schools. Mr. Lowell died on October 24, 1919. Since then Mrs. Lowell has lived alone in this village, but she has kept in close touch with her stepchildren and grandchildren. On October 22, just a week before she died, Fred Merrill, of Stevens Point, Wis., came to Princeton to see Mrs. Lowell and took her to Spencer Brook to visit her old home and neighbors there. Mrs. Lowell was a faithful and active member of the Methodist church both in Spencer Brook and in this village. In her life she exemplified the teachings of the church and literally went about doing good. She was also a member of the Women's Christian Temperance union. The 11 grandchildren surviving Mrs. Lowell are Ray Merrill, of Everett, Wash.; Fred Merrill, of Stevens Point, Wis.; Mrs. Emmet Slater (Grace Moody), of Osseo; Mrs. George Minehart (Vivian Moody), Vane Sherman, and Mrs. Ray Peake, of Minneapolis; Perlie Moody, of Spencer Brook; Clair Loweell, Edna Lowell, Foster Lowell and Mrs. Amy Bates, of Everett, Wash. She is also survived by 22 great grandchildren, one great great-grandson and one cousin, Mrs. Peter J. Williamson, of Atwater. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in this village by Reverend James A. Geer, of Excelsior, who served as Mrs. Lowell's pastor at both Spencer Brook and Princeton. He was assisted by Reverend S. S. Olafson, pastor of the Princeton Methodist church. A quartet consisting of Mrs. Ben Hartman, Mrs. Alfred Johnson, S. C. Grant and R. C. Wahlquist, with Mrs. Henry Milbrath at the piano, sang several hymns. The pallbearers were Elmer Whitney, Olof Olson, N. M. Nelson, A. C. Smith,S. Walker and John Bishop. Burial was in Oak Knoll cemetery. Among those from out of town who were in attendance at the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merrill, Stevens Point, Wis.; P. J. Williamson and family, Atwater; Mrs. Mabel Shearer, Menomonie, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Harrington, Charles Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tarbox, Mrs. C. W. Watson and Mrs. Dr. Hastings, Anoka; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sherman, A. L. Kellner, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Peake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vane Sherman and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Minehart, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mattson, Mrs. John Archibald and Mrs. Mary Raders, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Slater, Osseo; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mattson, Elk River; Mr. and Mrs. Perlie Moody, Spencer Brook." She was listed as age 78 years 4 months 28 days in her death certificate; cause of death was heart disease and senility; born June 1, 1855; housewife; widowed; informant was Fred B. Merrill.Frederick was the last of eight siblings. He was listed as age five in the 1850 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with his parents. He was listed as age 14 in the 1860 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with his parents. He was listed as age 24 in the 1870 census for Whitneyville, ME living with his wife and three children. He was working as a laborer. He was listed as a 34 year old farmer in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with his second wife and five children. He was listed as age 39 in the 1885 MN state census for Spencer Brook living with his wife and four children. He was listed as age 44 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, MN living with his second wife and two grandsons. He was working as a farmer. He was listed as a resident of Princeton, MN in the January 1, 1903 obituary of his daughter, Annie Moody. He was listed as age 54 in the 1910 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with his second wife and granddaughter and working as a farmer. His father died at Fred's farm at Spencer Brook, MN in 1881. Fred was known as "the tall one," approaching six feet six inches. He may have been the Frederick A. Lowell that enlisted in Company C, Maine C Coast Guard Company on 16 May 1864. Promoted to Full Sergeant. Mustered out on 06 Sep 1865 at Portland, ME. Residence of Whitneyville, ME. He applied for an invalid pension from the government based on his Civil War service on September 10, 1890. His obituary from the Princeton Union of October 30, 1919: "Fred A. Lowell died at his home in Princeton, following a severe illness of several weeks, on Friday afternoon, October 26, his wife tenderly nursing him through his sickness. Following a prayer at the home funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon by Rev. James A. Geer. Mrs. Geer sang hymnal selections. The attendance was large and the floral tributes beautiful. The interment was at Oak Knoll and the funeral conducted under the auspices of the local Odd Fellows lodge, of which Mr. Lowell was a member. The Odd Fellows attended the obsequies in a body and the service at the grave was in accordance with the ritual of that order. Several members of the G. A. R., of which Mr. Lowell was also a member, were present. Fred A. Lowell was born at Whitneyville, Maine, on August 30, 1845, where he spent the days of his youth. His parents later moved to East Machias, where he was married and six children were born of the union. His wife, however, died and several years later, on September 25, 1879, He married Miss Mary E. Ayers. Forty years ago, he, with his wife and family, came to Minnesota and settled on a farm in Spencer Brook, where he lived until 18 years ago, when he moved to Princeton. He is survived by his wife, one son, Herman Lowell of Princeton and one daughter, Mrs. Henry Sherman of Minneapolis. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Albion Miller of Minneapolis and Mrs. Melvina Belmont of Joplin, Mo; and four nieces, Mrs. Melvina Fulton of Anoka, Mrs. May Harrington of Elk River, Mrs. Lilia Dutton and Mrs. Alice Colhour of Minneapolis. Fred A. Lowell was a public spirited man, who at all times had the interest of the community at heart. He was an honorable man of whom his neighbors spoke in respectful terms, and he was ever ready to assist anyone in distress. As husband and father he was kind and affectionate and a man who never deserted a friend. He was a veteran of the civil war, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Odd Fellows order, and had been a member of the Methodist church for many years. Among those from out of town present at the obsequies were Mrs. Henry Sherman (a daughter of deceased), Mrs. K. Peak, Vane Sherman, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Kellner, Fred Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Magson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Magson, Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Magson, Mrs. Alice Dutton, Anoka; and Mrs. Orville Harrington, Elk River. We, who have been so sorely bereaved by the loss of our loved one, take this way of thanking all those whose sympathy and kindness helped us to trust and not be afraid.--Mrs. Fred A. Lowell, Herman Lowell, Mrs. Henry Sherman, Fred Merrill." He was listed as age 74 years 1 month 23 days in his death certificate; cause of death was pneumonia; born August 30, 1845 to S. R. and Mary A. (Goss) Lowell; married; informant was his wife. Frederick A. Lowell and Amanda E. Albee had the following children: + 2 i. Herman J.2 Lowell was born 1 October 1864. + 3 ii. Arletta [Lettie] May Lowell was born 1 December 1867. 4 iii. Irving Lowell was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 15 December 1869. Irving died before 1903. Irving was listed as age one in the 1870 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with his parents. He was not enumerated in the 1880 census so was presumably deceased by then. + 5 iv. Maud [Mandy] Iva Lowell was born 5 December 1873. 6 v. Grace P. Lowell was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 2 January 1876. Grace died 10 July 1895 in MN, at 19 years of age. Her body was interred in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. She married James Phalen. James was born in Canada March 1862. James was listed as a 38 year old widower in the 1900 census for Anoka, MN living with his brother. He was shown as a farm laborer that came to the country in 1880. She was listed as age four in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her father and step-mother. Grace was listed as age nine in the 1885 MN state census for Spencer Brook living with her father and step-mother. + 7 vi. Annie M. Lowell was born 29 November 1877. Second Generation 2. Herman J.2 Lowell (Frederick A.1) was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 1 October 1864. Herman died October 1936 in Everett, Snohomish Co, WA, at 72 years of age. He married Hattie Bell Franklin 19 June 1889. Hattie was born in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN 31 March 1870. Hattie was the daughter of Foster Franklin and Mary Louise Clough. Hattie died 14 July 1947 in Everett, Snohomish Co, WA, at 77 years of age. Her body was interred in Everett, Middlesex Co, MA, Evergreen Cemetery. Hattie was listed as age 30 in the 1900 census for Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN living with her husband and three children. She was shown as married for 11 years, mother of three children with all still living and her parents were shown as being born in NH. She was listed as age 35 in the 1905 MN state census for Wyanette living with her husband and four children. She was listed as age 40 in the 1910 census for Wyanette, MN living with her husband and four children. She was shown as married for 21 years, mother of four children with all still living and her parents were shown as being born in NH. She wa slisted as age 60 in the 1930 census for Marion, Snohomish Co, WA living with her husband, daughter and sister Francis. Herman was listed as age five in the 1870 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with his parents. He was listed as age 15 in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with his father and step-mother. He was shown as doing farm labor. He was listed as age 20 in the 1885 MN state census for Spencer Brook living with his father and step-mother. He was listed as age 35 in the 1900 census for Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN living with his wife and three children. He was shown as a farmer and was also the census taker. He was listed as a resident of Wyanett, MN in the November 6, 1902 obituary of his sister, Maud Merrill. He was listed as a resident of Wyanett, MN in the January 1, 1903 obituary of his sister, Annie Moody. He was listed as age 40 in the 1905 MN state census for Wyanette living with his wife and four children. He was shown as a farmer who had been in the state for 26 years. He was listed as age 46 in the 1910 census for Wyanette, MN living withhis wife and four children and was a farmer. He was listed as a resident of Princeton, MN in the October 30, 1919 obituary of his father. He was listed as age 64 in the 1930 census for Marion, Snohomish Co, WA living withis wife, daughter and sister-in-law. He was shown as a janitor in a school. In the November 2, 1933 obituary of his step-mother he was listed as a resident of Everett, WA. Herman J. Lowell and Hattie Bell Franklin had the following children: 8 i. Edna May3 Lowell was born in Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN 6 February 1891. Edna was listed as age nine in the 1900 census for Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN living with her parents. She was listed as age 14 in the 1905 MN state census for Wyanette living with her parents. She was listed as age 19 in the 1910 census for Wyanette, MN living with her parents. She was shown as a school teacher. She was listed as age 39 in the 1930 census for Marion, Snohomish Co, WA living with her parents. She was listed as a resident of Everett, WA in the obituary of her step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, on November 2, 1933. + 9 ii. Clair Augustus Lowell was born 24 June 1894. 10 iii. Foster Franklin Lowell was born in Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN 15 December 1896. Foster died 17 June 1980 in Everett, Snohomish Co, WA, at 83 years of age. Foster was listed as age three in the 1900 census for Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN living with his parents. He was listed as age eight in the 1905 MN state census for Wyanette living with his parents. He was listed as a resident of Everett, WA in the obituary of his step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, on November 2, 1933. His birth and death dates are from the Social Security Death Index. 11 iv. Amy M. Lowell was born in Isanti Co, MN 22 July 1903. Amy died 1 April 1987 in Walla Walla Co, WA, at 83 years of age. She married twice. She married C. E. Dockstader. She married John L. Bates circa 1922. Ama was listed as age one in the 1905 MN state census for Wyanette, Isanti Co living with her parents. She was listed as age six in the 1910 census for Wyanette, MN living with her parents. She was listed as a resident of Everett, WA in the obituary of her step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, on November 2, 1933. Her birth date is from the MN Birth Index. Her death is from the WA Death Index which showed her as Amy M. Bates. 3. Arletta [Lettie] May2 Lowell (Frederick A.1) was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 1 December 1867. Arletta died 29 March 1956 in Robinsdale, Hennepin Co, MN, at 88 years of age. Her body was interred 31 March 1956 in St. Anthony, Hennepin Co, MN, Sunset Memorial Cemetery. She married twice. She married Henry Grant Sherman circa 1897. Henry was born in Royalton, Waupaca Co, WI 7 February 1872. Henry was the son of Therow L. Sherman and Mary Colburn. Henry died 28 November 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN, at 71 years of age. His body was interred 1 December 1943 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN, Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Henry was listed as age 28 in the 1900 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with his wife and two children. He was shown as a teamster. He was listed as age 38 in the 1910 census for Minneapolis, MN living with his wife and son. He was shown as married once for 13 years, working as a machine operator, with parents born in OH and MA. He was listed as 71 years 9 months 21 days on his death certificate; died at his home at 455 Madison Street Northeast in Minneap[olis, MN; cause of death was chronic myocarditis; married; engineer and janitor in coffee plant; born February 7, 1872 to Therow L. and Mary (Colburn) Sherman; his wife was the informant. She married Hans T. [Ted] Eyler after 1943. Hans was born in Papenhull, Germany 4 April 1868. Hans died 8 January 1952 in Hennepin Co, MN, at 83 years of age. Arletta was listed as age three in the 1870 census for Whitneyville, Washington Co, ME living with her parents. Lettie was listed as age 13 in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her father and step-mother. She was listed as age 31 in the 1900 census for Minneapolis, MN living with her husband and two children. She was shown as married for five years, was the mother of four children with two still living. She was listed as Lettie Sherman of Minneapolis, MN in the November 6, 1902 obituary of her sister, Maud Merrill. She was listed as Lettie Sherman of Minneapolis, MN in the January 1, 1903 obituary of her sister, Annie Moody. She was listed as age 31 in the 1910 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her first husband and son. She was shown as married for 13 years, was in her second marriage, mother of two children with both still living. She was listed as Mrs. Henry Sherman of Minneapolis, MN in the October 30, 1919 obituary of her father. A Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sherman of Minneapolis attended the funeral of Mary E. (Ayers) Lowell of Princeton, MN according to Mary's obituary of November 2, 1933. She was the informant on her husband's death certificate in 1943 as a resident of 455 Madison Street NE in Minneapolis, MN. After the death of Henry Sherman she was married to Ted Eyler. She was listed as age 88 in her death certificate; died at Crystal Lake Rest Home of pneumonia after a cerebral hemorhage; widowed; housewife; last address of 425 East Hennepin in Minneapolis, MN; born December 1, 1867 to Fred Lowell and unknown mother; the informant was Fred B. Merrill. Arletta [Lettie] May Lowell and Henry Grant Sherman had the following children: + 12 i. Vane Leroy3 Sherman was born 18 September 1897. + 13 ii. Gladys Mona Sherman was born 16 October 1898. 5. Maud [Mandy] Iva2 Lowell (Frederick A.1) was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 5 December 1873. Maud died 30 October 1902 in Anoka, Anoka Co, MN, at 28 years of age. Her body was interred 2 November 1902 in Anoka, Anoka Co, MN. She married George W. Merrill 10 December 1894. George was born in Anoka Co, MN 27 October 1866. George was the son of Charles E. Merrill and Margaret Flint. George died 26 October 1923 in ME, at 56 years of age. George was listed as age 33 in the 1900 census for Anoka, MN living with his wife and daughter. He was working as the county sheriff and showed his parents as being born in ME and MA. He was listed as age 38 in the 1905 MN state census for Anoka living with his second wife, his daughter and a Fanny Merrill. He was working as a lumberman. He was listed as age 46 in the 1910 census for Anoka, MN living with his second wife, Minnie, and his daughter. He was shown as a lumberman and was married for five years. She was listed as age six in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her parents. Maud was listed as age 11 in the 1885 MN state census for Spencer Brook living with her father and step-mother. She was listed as age 26 in the 1900 census for Anoka, MN living with her husband and daughter. She was shown as married for six years and was the mother of one child. Her obituary from the Princeton Union of November 6, 1902: "The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lowell are deeply sympathizing with them over their bereavement in the loss of their daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Merrill of Anoka, whose death occurred at her home in that place last Thursday night. The funeral was held last Sunday at the Methodist church in Anoka, Rev. Clemans officiating. Interment was in the cemetery at Anoka. Mrs. Maud Iva Merrill was born at East Machias, Maine, Dec. 6th, 1874, and came to Minnesota with her folks in October 1879, residing at Spencer Brook many years. Dec. 10, 1894 she was married to Geo. W. Merrill and resided in Anoka until her death. She was a member of the Rebekahs and Degree of Honor, the members of which orders attended the funeral in a body. Many floral offerings at the funeral were mute but beautiful tokens of love and friendship. Mrs. Merrill leaves a husband and a daughter, Edith M. Merrill, seven years of age, to mourn her death. Besides her father and mother whosurvive her, she leaves a brother, Herman J. Lowell, who resides at Wyanett, and two sisters, Mrs. Lettie Sherman of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Annie L. Moody of Spencer Brook." Maud [Mandy] Iva Lowell and George W. Merrill had the following children: 14 i. Ray3 Merrill was born in MN December 1886. Ray died after 1933. Ray and two of his siblings,Fredand Edith, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lowell. He was listed as age 13 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with his grandparents. He was a resident of Everett, WA according to his step-grandmother's obituary of November 2, 1933. + 15 ii. Fred Bernard Merrill was born 28 February 1888. 16 iii. Edith M. Merrill was born in MN January 1895. Edith and two of her siblings,Fredand Ray were raised by their maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lowell. She was listed as age five in the 1900 census for Anoka, MN living with her parents. She was listed as age 10 in the 1905 MN state census for Anoka living with her fahter and step-mother. She was listed as age 15 in the 1910 census for Anoka, MN living with her father and step-mother. 7. Annie M.2 Lowell (Frederick A.1) was born in East Machias, Washington Co, ME 29 November 1877. Annie died 30 December 1902 in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, at 25 years of age. Her body was interred 1 January 1903 in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. She married Fred Moody 9 June 1894. Fred was born in Lowell, Penobscot Co, ME 16 March 1873. Fred was the son of Otis Howard Moody and Avelina Shorey. Fred died 27 May 1957 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 84 years of age. His body was interred 31 May 1957 in Sherburne Co, MN, Baldwin Cemetery. Fred was listed as age 27 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with his wife and three children. He was shown as a farmer with both parents being born in ME. He was listed as age 38 in the 1910 census for Spencer Brook, MN living with his second wife, Verina (age 19), and four children. He was shown as married for three years and the last two children were by his second wife (Clarence and Lucy). He was listed as age 85 in his death certificate; died of a cerebral vascular accident at his home; born March 16, 1872 to Otis and Evelyn (Shorey) Moody; farmer; married to Verena Blanche Wheeler Moody; his wife was the informant. Anna was listed as age seven in the 1885 MN state census for Spencer Brook living with her father and step-mother. She was listed as age two in the 1880 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her father and step-mother. She was listed as age 22 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, MN living with her husband and three children. She was shown as married for six years and the mother of three children. She was listed as Annie Moody of Spencer Brook, MN in the November 6, 1902 obituary of her sister, Maud Merrill. Her grave stone listed her name as Annie. Her obituary from the Princeton Union of January 1, 1903: "In Spencer Brook, Dec. 30th, 1902, Mrs. Fred Moody, at her home, after a long illness with consumption. Annie M. Lowell was born in East Machias, Maine, November 29, 1877, an dwas twenty-five year old. She came to Minnesota with her parents in October 1879, wher eshe resided until the time of her death. She was married to Fred Moody June 10th, 1893. Deceased left a husband, and five children, Gracie E., Pearlie L., Bessie M.,and twins, Vivian M. and Ivy M. One sad and remarkable incident occurred, which was the death of one of the twin babies, that died about two hours before its mother and will be buried with her. This baby has always been a frail child, but has been tenderly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Murphy of Baldwin, who did everything in their power for the little one while it lived, as its mother was too ill to care for it. Mrs. Moody also leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Lowell of Princeton; also one brother and one sister, Herman J. Lowell of Wyanett, and Mrs. Lettie M. Sherman of Minneapolis. Mrs. Moody has been a great sufferer and has borne all he rsuffering with much patience and fortitude. She had a host of friends who extend their sympathy to all bereavedd family. The funeral will be held at the Methodist church at Spencer Brook, at 10 o'clock on New Year's day, and the interment will be at the Clough cemetery." Annie M. Lowell and Fred Moody had the following children: + 17 i. Grace Evelyn3 Moody was born January 1895. + 18 ii. Perland [Perlie] Leroy Moody was born 14 August 1897. + 19 iii. Bessie Orpha Moody was born 8 November 1899. + 20 iv. Vivian Miranda Moody was born 6 February 1902. 21 v. Ivy M. Moody was born in Isanti Co, MN 6 February 1902. Ivy died 30 December 1902 at less than one year of age. Her body was interred 1 January 1903 in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. Eva's birth date is from the MN Birth Index. Third Generation 9. Clair Augustus3 Lowell (Herman J.2, Frederick A.1) was born in Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN 24 June 1894. He married Blanch circa 1916. Blanch was born in MN circa 1894. Blanch was listed as age 26 in the 1920 census for Everett, Snohomish Co, WA living with her husband and son. Her parents were shown as being born in ME. She was listed as age 36 in the 1920 census for Everett, WA living with her husband and two children. Was she the Blanche Lowell listed in the SSDI as being born 25 December 1892 and dying 5 August 1990 with a last residence of Issaquah, King Co, WA? Claire was listed as age five in the 1900 census for Wyanette, Isanti Co, MN living with his parents. He was listed as age 10 in the 1905 MN state census for Wyanette living with his parents. He was listed as age 15 in the 1910 census for Wyanette, MN living with his parents. He completed his World War I registration card on June 5, 1917 as a resident of Milaca, MN. He stated that he was born at Spencer Brrok, MN, was working as a rural mail carrier, was married, short in height, medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair. He was listed as age 25 in the 1920 census for Everett, Snohomish Co, WA living with his wife and son and working as a bookkeeper for a lumber mill. He was listed as age 35 in the 1930 census for Seattle, King Co, Wa living as a boarder and working as a tire salesman. He was shown as married at age 21 but his wife was not enumerated with him. He was also enumerated in the 1930 census at Everett, WA living with his wife and two children. He was shown as age 35, married at age 22 and working as a tire salesman and owned his home with a value of $2750. He was listed as a resident of Everett, WA in the obituary of his step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, on November 2, 1933. Clair Augustus Lowell and Blanch had the following children: 22 i. Merlon4 Lowell was born in MN circa 1917. Merlon was listed as age two and 4/12 in the 1920 census for Everett, Snohomish Co, WA living with his parents. 23 ii. Paul Lowell was born in WA circa 1921. Paul was listed as age nine in the 1930 census for Everett, Snohomish Co, WA living with his parents. 24 iii. Joyce Lowell was born in WA circa 1926. Joyce was listed as age three and 2/12 in the 1930 census for Everett, Snohomish Co, WA living with her parents. 12. Vane Leroy3 Sherman (Arletta [Lettie] May2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in MN 18 September 1897. Vane died circa 1963 in MN. He married Gladys Bernice Mason circa 1918. Gladys was born in IA 4 September 1899. Gladys died 27 August 1985 in Orange Co, CA, at 85 years of age. Gladys was listed as age 20 in the 1920 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her husband and daughter at 526 3rd Avenue NE. She was listed as age 30 in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her husband and two children at 3646 Van Buren Street. She was shown as being married at age 18. Vane was listed as age two in the 1900 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with his parents. He was listed as age 12 in the 1910 census for Minneapolis, MN living with his parents. He completed his World War I registration card on September 12, 1918 as a resident of Minneapolis living at 610 Madison Street NE. He was age 20, married, working as a machinist, was tall in height with a slender build, hazel eyes and medium brown hair. He was listed as Vane Sherman of Minneapolis, MN in the October 30, 1919 obituary of his grandfather, Fred Lowell. He was listed as age 22 in the 1920 census for Minneapolis, MN living with his wife and daughter at 536 3rd Avenue NE. He was working as a machinist. He was listed as age 32 in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, MN living with his wife and two children at 3646 Van Buren Street. He was working a a foreman in a metal shop and was shown as being married at age 20. Mr. and Mrs. Vane Sherman and daughter of Minneapolis were mentioned in the November 2, 1933 obituary of his step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell. Vane Leroy Sherman and Gladys Bernice Mason had the following children: 25 i. Lucille Norma4 Sherman was born in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN 28 November 1919. She married Donal Owen Kenney 1 June 1946. Donal was born in Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co, WA 21 January 1922. Donal was the son of Charles Hockett Kenney and Mary Ellen Peavoy. Donal died 20 January 1978 in Orange Co, CA, at 55 years of age. Lucille was listed as age one month in the 1920 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her parents at 526 3rd Avenue NE. She was listed as age ten in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, MN living with her parents at 3646 Van Buren Street. Her birth date is from the MN Birth Index. 26 ii. Robert Mason Sherman was born in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN 23 July 1926. Robert died 13 November 1992 in Los Angeles Co, CA, at 66 years of age. He married ? Lorenz. Robert was listed as age three and 8/12 in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, MN living with his parents at 3646 Van Buren Street. He had 3 or 4 children. 13. Gladys Mona3 Sherman (Arletta [Lettie] May2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN 16 October 1898. Gladys died 1 January 1991 in Edmond, OK, at 92 years of age. She married Randall Jackson Peek in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN, 25 June 1919. Randall was born in MN 10 May 1899. Randall was the son of Wallace E. Peek and Carrie A. Braley. Randall died 13 January 1975 in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN, at 75 years of age. Gladys was listed as age one in the 1900 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her parents. She was listed as age 11 in the 1910 census for Minneapolis, MN living with her parents. Gladys Mona Sherman and Randall Jackson Peek had the following children: 27 i. Son4 Peek. He married ? Larson. one child 28 ii. Lowell Curtis Peek was born in MN 13 May 1924. Lowell died 7 July 1979 in Sauk Rapids, Stearns Co, MN, at 55 years of age. He married ? Oakes. Lowell had five children. 29 iii. Allan Ray Peek was born in MN 24 December 1937. Allan died 5 March 1983 in Hennepin Co, MN, at 45 years of age. He married Martha Aune. Martha died 15 November 1994 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co, AZ. Allan had two children. 15. Fred Bernard3 Merrill (Maud [Mandy] Iva2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in Anoka, Anoka Co, MN 28 February 1888. Fred died 22 July 1966 in Hennepin Co, MN, at 78 years of age. He married Pearl G. Anderson in St. Paul, Ramsey Co, MN, 30 December 1908. Pearl was born in MN 4 October 1889. Pearl was the daughter of John Anderson and Amelia Daws. Pearl died January 14, 1988 in Wyoming, Jones Co, IA, at 98 years of age. Pearl was listed as age 10 in the 1900 census for Anoka, Anoka Co, MN living with her parents. She was listed as age 30 in the 1920 census for Madison, Dane Co, WI living with her husband and two children. Her parents were shown as being born in England. She was listed as age 40 in the 1930 census for Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI living with her husband and daughter. She was shown as being married at age 22. Fred and two of his siblings, Ray and Edith, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lowell. He was listed as age 12 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with his grandparents. He completed his World War I registration card on May 29, 1917 as a resident of Anoka, MN; born February 28, 1888 in Anoka, MN; salaesman; married; supports wife, aunt, child 7 and child 4; tall; medium build; blue eyes and dark hair. He was listed as a resident of Anoka, MN when he attended the funeral of his grandfather, Fred Lowell, on October 30, 1919 at Princeton, MN. He was listed as age 31 in the 1920 census for Madison, Dane Co, WI living with his wife, aunt Christian Daws and two children. He was shown as a controller for a machinery Co. He was listed as age 42 in the 1930 ensus for Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI living with his wife and daughter. He was working as a commercial trader and was married ata ge 24. He was said to have visited his step-grandmother a week before her death and took her to visit her old friends at Spencer Brook, MN. He was a resident of Stevens Point, WI in 1933 when he was the informant on the death certificate of Mary E. Lowell. He was the informant on the death certificate of Lettie Lowell Eyler in 1956. He was the informant on the death certificate of May Lowell Harrington in 1964 as a resident of Elk River, MN. His birth and death dates are from the Social Security Death Index. Fred B. Merrill and Pearl G. Anderson had the following children: + 30 i. Thane R.4 Merrill was born 8 October 1909. 31 ii. Pearl Amelia Merrill was born January 1, 1912 in Anoka, MN. She died May 15, 1982 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She married Fred Kuhl. Pearl was listed as age seven in the 1920 census for Madison, Dane Co, WI living with her parents. She was listed as age 13 in the 1930 census for Stevens Point, Portage Co, WI living with her parents. 17. Grace Evelyn3 Moody (Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN January 1895. Grace died 22 April 1952 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 57 years of age. She married Emmett Joseph Slater in Foley, Benton Co, MN, 4 September 1916. Their marriage notice from the Princeton Union of September 7, 1916: "Slater-Moody Mr. Emmett Slater and Miss Grace Moody were united in marriage at Foley Monday, and returned to Princeton the same day. They are now keeping house in the Hamilton residence in the south end of town. The groom is wire chief of the Minnesota Rural Telephone Co., and is a deservedly popular young man. The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. Fred Moody of Spencer Brook, is a young lady of winning ways and she enjoys the friendship and esteem of all who know her. A large circle of friends extend their relicitations." Emmett was born in St. Peter, Nicollet Co, MN 12 December 1890. Emmett died 10 October 1958 in Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 67 years of age. Emmett was listed as age 31 in the 1920 census for Akeley, Hubbard Co, MN living with his wife and son. He was shown as working in a telephone exchange office and showed his parents as being born in England and MN. He was listed as age 40 in the 1930 census for Osseo, Hennepin Co, MN living with his wife and two sons. He was shown as being married at age 28, was a lineman for the telephone company and listed his parents as being born in England and Ireland. His death date is from the MN Death Index and his mother's maiden name was shown as Powers. Grace was listed as age five in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her parents. She was listed as age 15 in the 1910 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with her maternal grandparents. She was listed as age 25 in the 1920 census for Akeley, Hubbard Co, MN living with her husband and son. She was listed as age 32 in the 1930 census for Osseo, Hennepin Co, MN living with her husband and two sons. She was shown as being married at age 20. She was listed as Mrs. Emmett Slater of Osseo, MN in the November 2, 1933 obituary of her step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, of Princeton, MN. Her death date is from the MN Death Index. Grace and two of her siblings, Perlie and Bessie, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lowell. Grace Evelyn Moody and Emmett Joseph Slater had the following children: 32 i. Joseph William4 Slater was born in Mille Lacs Co, MN 3 October 1917. Joseph died April 1970 at 52 years of age. He married Dolores Nicholas in Kittson Co, MN, 3 October 1960. Dolores was born circa 1934. Joseph was listed as age two and 3/12 in the 1920 census for Akeley, Hubbard Co, MN living with his parents. He was listed as age 10 in the 1930 census for Osseo, Hennepin Co, MN living with his parents. His birth date was found in the MN Birth Index. 33 ii. Robert Warren Slater was born in Akeley, Hubbard Co, MN 3 March 1922. Robert died 21 June 1997 in Onamia, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 75 years of age. His body was interred in MN, Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Robert was listed as age eight in the 1930 census for Osseo, Hennepin Co, MN living with his parents. S1 US NAVY WORLD WAR II 18. Perland [Perlie] Leroy3 Moody (Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN 14 August 1897. Perland died 20 February 1982 in Isanti Co, MN, at 84 years of age. His body was interred in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. He married Agatha Geraldine Marshall 5 February 1919. Agatha was born in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN 21 April 1896. Agatha was the daughter of Charles R. Marshall and Grace McKenzie. Agatha died 10 December 1999 in Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 103 years of age. Her body was interred in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. Agatha was listed as age 33 in the 1930 census for Wyanett, Isanti Co, MN living with her husband and two children. She was shown as being married at age 22 and her parents were born in MN. Perlie was listed as age one in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her parents. He was probably the Barland Moody listed as age 12 in the 1910 census for Spencer Brook, MN living with his father and step-mother. He was listed as Berlie, age 32, in the 1930 census for Wyanett, Isanti Co, MN living with his wife and two children. He was shown as being married at age 21 and was a farmer. He was listed as Perlie Moody of Spencer Brook, MN in the November 2, 1933 obituary of his step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, of Princeton, MN. His birth and death dates are from the MN Death Index. Perlie and two of his siblings, Grace and Bessie, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lowell. Perland [Perlie] Leroy Moody and Agatha Geraldine Marshall had the following children: + 34 i. Winnifred Grace4 Moody was born 28 October 1919. + 35 ii. Benjamin Harold Moody was born 12 June 1921. 19. Bessie Orpha3 Moody (Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in MN 8 November 1899. Bessie died 4 October 1930 in Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 30 years of age. She married Oscar Henry Finstrom circa 1920. Oscar was born in MN 15 August 1896. Oscar died 18 September 1961 in Hennepin Co, MN, at 65 years of age. Oscar was listed as age 23 in the 1920 census for Wyanett Twp, Isanti Co, MN living with his wife. He was shown as a farm laborer with both parents born in Sweden. He was listed as age 33 in th e1930 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with his wife and two children. He was shown as being married at age 23 and was working as a laborer for a creamery. His birth and death dates are from the MN Death Index, which showed his mother's maiden name to be Larson. Bessie and two of her siblings, Perlie and Grace, were raised by their maternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Lowell. She was listed as age 4/12 in the 1900 census for Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN living with her parents. She was listed as age 10 in the 1910 census for Spencer Brook, MN living with her father and step-mother. She was listed as age 20 in the 1920 census for Wyanett, Isanti Co, MN living with her husband. She was listed as age 30 in the 1930 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with her husband and two children. Bessie Orpha Moody and Oscar Henry Finstrom had the following children: 36 i. Janet Orpha4 Finstrom was born in Mille Lacs Co, MN 17 January 1920. She married ? Johnson. She was listed as Jeanette, age 10, in the 1930 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with her parents. Janet's birth date is from the MN Birth Index. 37 ii. Willard Oscar Finstrom was born in Mille Lacs Co, MN 25 October 1922. Willard died 23 July 1985 in Hennepin Co, MN, at 62 years of age. Willard was listed as age seven in th e1930 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with his parents. His birth date is from the MN Birth Index and his death date is from the MN Death Index. 20. Vivian Miranda3 Moody (Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in Isanti Co, MN 6 February 1902. Vivian died 19 February 1998 in Spokane, Spokane Co, WA, at 96 years of age. She married George Harrison Minehart circa 1923. George was born in Anamosa, Jones Co, IA 24 May 1890. George died after 1933. George was listed as age 39 in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with his wife and three children at 4921 31st Avenue. He was shown as being married at age 32, was working as a plumbing supply salesman and showed his parents as being born in IA and Scotland. Vivian's mother died at or near the birth of Vivian. She was probably adopted out to a Starff family. She was probably the Vivian Starff listed as age 17 in the 1920 census for Princeton, Mille Lacs Co, MN living with Lou Starff, and was called an adopted sister. She was shown as a clerk in a general store. Vivian was listed as age 28 in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her husband and three children at 4921 31st Avenue South. She was shown as being married at age 21. She was listed as Mrs. George Minehart of Minneapolis, MN in the November 2, 1933 obituary of her step-grandmother, Mary E. Lowell, of Princeton, MN. Vivian's birth date is from the MN Birth Index. Vivian Miranda Moody and George Harrison Minehart had the following children: 38 i. Patricia Lou4 Minehart was born in Hennepin Co, MN 17 May 1924. She married ? Long. Patricia was listed as age six in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with her parents at 4921 31st Avenue South. Her birth date is from the MN Birth Index which showed her mother's maiden name as Starff. + 39 ii. Harrison Philip Minehart was born 12 March 1926. 40 iii. Robert Lowell Minehart was born in Hennepin Co, MN 30 May 1929. Robert was listed as age ten months in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with his parents at 4921 31st Avenue South. His birth date is from the MN Birth Index which showed his mother's maiden name as Starff. 41 iv. Baby Boy Minehart was born in Hennepin Co, MN 9 September 1932. Baby died 13 September 1932 in Hennepin Co, MN, at less than one year of age. The birth date is from the MN Birth Index which showed the mother's maiden name as Starff. His death date is from the MN Death Index. 42 v. Thane Lister Minehart was born in Beltrami Co, MN 4 December 1938. Thane was listed as a resident of Seattle, WA in the February 15, 2000 obituary of his brother Harrison. Fourth Generation 30. Thane Roberts4 Merrill (Fred B.3, Maud [Mandy] Iva2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in MN 8 October 1909. Thane died 22 October 1998 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA, at 89 years of age. He married twice. He married Saidee Mae Montgomery in Hughes Co, SD, 8 September 1931. Saidee was born 21 April 1910. Saidee died September 27, 1980 in IA, at 70 years of age. Saidee's mother, Eva L. Searls Montgomery, died in childbirth along with Saidee's twin sister. Saidee's father, Henry M. Montgomery left the family. Saidee was raised by her maternal grandmother and was not close to her father. Henry Montgomery lived at Camp McCoy, WI and worked on the railroad. Saidee was the first wife of Thane Merrill and the mother of his two children. Thane Roberts Merrill married Geraldine [Gerri] Orr circa 1981. Geraldine was born in Jackson Co, IA 16 April 1906. She was the daughter of Fred and Minnie (Schultz) Orr. Geraldine died 3 September 2001 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co, IA, at 95 years of age. Geraldine was the second wife of Thane Merrill and survived his death in 1998. Her obituary from the Gazette (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - September 4, 2001: "Geraldine Orr Romer Merrill, 95, of Wyoming, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital following a brief illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Zion Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Timothy Miller. Burial: Wyoming Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Hayden Funeral Home, Wyoming. Gerri was born April 16, 1906, in Jackson County, near Maquoketa, the daughter of Fred and Minnie Schultz Orr. She attended the Maquoketa Schools and graduated with the Class of 1924. She married Clarence "Doc" Romer on Sept. 14, 1924, and together they farmed for many years in the Maquoketa, Fulton and Andrew areas before moving into Wyoming in 1949. Doc died in November of 1973. In 1981, Gerri married Thane R. Merrill Sr. and they enjoyed traveling for several years until Thane's death in October of 1998, following a lengthy illness. Gerri was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women's Sarah Circle, both of Wyoming. Gerri is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Clayton "Slick" Snyder of Wyoming; two stepsons, Thane Merrill Jr. and wife, Juanita, of Wyoming and Fred Merrill and wife, Ruth, of Sedona, Ariz.; two granddaughters, Diane J. Davis of Monticello and Nancy Marx and husband, Jim of Oxford Junction; three grandsons, Dennis "Duke" Snyder and wife Lynn of Wyoming, Ron Snyder of Wyoming and Tom Romer and wife Annette of Little River, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren, Mike Snyder of Lumberton, Texas, Robert Snyder of Mauriceville, Texas, Denise Scott of Little Rock, Ark., Mike Foreman of Cedar Rapids, J.J. Davis of Cedar Rapids, Randy Romer of Clarence, Shiloh and Dakota Snyder of Maquoketa, Joey Petrick of Oxford Junction and Megan Romer of Seattle, Wash.; eight stepgreat-grandchildren, and several great- great-grandchildren and stepgreat-great-grandchildren. Geraldine is preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a son, Lee; a grandson, Jerry; four great-grandchildren; one stepgreat-granddaughter, Renee; one stepgreat-great- grandson, Nathan; a sister, Gladys Romer, and a brother, Leon Orr. Gerri enjoyed all outdoor work, which included her love for gardening and flowers, and was a homemaker and an accomplished seamstress." Thane was listed as age 10 in the 1920 census for Madison, Dane Co, WI living with his parents. He was listed as age 20 in the 1930 census for Chicago, Cook Co, IL living as a boarder and working as a clerk in an auto supply store. His obituary from the Gazette (Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA) - October 24, 1998: "Thane R. Merrill, 89, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998, in St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids, after a long illness. Memorial services: 4 p.m. Sunday, Zion American Lutheran Church, where friends may visit with the family after 3 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; two sons, Thane Jr. of Wyoming, Iowa, and Fred of Sedona, Ariz. Also surviving are five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Saidee; and a sister, Pearl Kuhl. Thane was born Oct. 8, 1909, in Anoka, Minn., the son of Fred and Pearl Anderson Merrill. Instead of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Zion American Lutheran Church." Thane R. Merrill and Saidee M. Montgomery had the following children: 43 i. Fred Barry Merrill. He married Ruth A. Bourgeois. Fred was listed as a resident of Sedona, AZ in the October 24, 1998 obituary of his father.Fred Barry Merrill, Sr. was the son of Thane Roberts Merrill Sr. and Saidee Mae Montgomery. He was born March 20, 1943 in Endicott, New York. He married Ruth Ann Bourgeois September 18, 1961 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ruth was born March 17, 1943 in Elk River, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Albert Joseph Bourgeois and Lillian Leona Oberg. Children of Fred Merrill Ruth Bourgeois are: Fred Barry Merrill, Jr, born December 28, 1961 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Michael Alan Merrill, born January 09, 1963 in Williams AFB, Arizona. Fred Barry Merrill, Jr. was born December 28, 1961 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. He married Kory Lizabeth Klein December 24, 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, daughter of Kenneth Klein and Eileen Cieszinski. She was born February 09, 1959 in Newport Beach, California. He met Chris Mintyala Trapp September 1998, daughter of Richard Mintyala and Myrna. She was born April 28, 1966.Children of Fred Merrill and Kory Klein are: Kyle Barry Merrill, born October 09, 1989 in Glendale, Arizona. Paige Eileen Merrill, born April 13, 1991 in Glendale, Arizona. Michael Alan Merrill was born January 09, 1963 in Williams AFB, Arizona. He met Mary Sue Rowe, daughter of William Rowe and Sarah Landes. She was born September 13, 1951 in Nashville, Tennesee. He married Marla Jean Olsen February 22, 1988 in Las Vegas, NV, daughter of Elmer Olsen and Roberta Relihan. She was born June 30, 1964 in Honolulu, HI. Child of Michael Merrill and Mary Rowe is: James Michael Thomas Merrill, born May 08, 1987 in Cottonwood, Arizona. Children of Michael Merrill and Marla Olsen are: Ryan Alan Merrill, born September 28, 1988 in Lav Vegas, NV. Brett Tyler Merrill, born August 12, 1991 in Las Vegas, NV. 44 ii. Thane R. Merrill Jr was born 13 April 1933. He married Juanita. Thane was listed as a resident of Wyoming, IA in the October 24, 1998 obituary of his father. 34. Winnifred Grace4 Moody (Perland [Perlie] Leroy3, Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in MN 28 October 1919. She married William [Bill] Howe Nichols 4 January 1941. William was born in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN 21 August 1917. William died 5 June 2002 in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, at 84 years of age. His body was interred in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. His grave stone said that he was a Sgt in the US Army during World War II. Winfred was listed as age ten in the 1930 census for Wyanett, Isanti Co, MN living with her parents. She had two children with William Nichols. Winnifred Grace Moody and William [Bill] Howe Nichols had the following children: 45 i. Kathryn Jean5 Nichols was born in Kanabec Co, MN 7 June 1947. 46 ii. William Howe Nichols Jr was born in Mille Lacs Co, MN 22 January 1952. 35. Benjamin Harold4 Moody (Perland [Perlie] Leroy3, Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in MN 12 June 1921. Benjamin died 26 April 1994 in Sherburne Co, MN, at 72 years of age. His body was interred in Spencer Brook, Isanti Co, MN, Clough Cemetery. He married Ruth Marie Erickson 9 August 1947. Ruth was born 20 July 1925. Benjamin was listed as age eight in the 1930 census for Wyanett, Isanti Co, MN living with his parents. Benjamin and his wife had two children. His grave stone said he was in the US Army during World War II. Benjamin Harold Moody and Ruth Marie Erickson had the following children: 47 i. Keith Benjamin5 Moody was born in Ramsey Co, MN 31 January 1948. 48 ii. Gayle Marie Moody was born in Ramsey Co, MN 19 September 1951. 39. Harrison Philip4 Minehart (Vivian Miranda3 Moody, Annie M.2 Lowell, Frederick A.1) was born in Hennepin Co, MN 12 March 1926. Harrison died 11 February 2000 in Onamia, Mille Lacs Co, MN, at 73 years of age. His body was interred in Spokane, Spokane Co, WA, Spokane Memorial Gardens. He married Donna Hillman in Spokane, Spokane Co, WA, 6 August 1950. Donna survived her husband, who died in 2000. She was residing at Garrison, MN at that time. Harrison was listed as age four in the 1930 census for Minneapolis, Hennepin Co, MN living with his parents at 4921 31st Avenue South. His birth date is from the MN Birth Index which showed his mother's maiden name as Starff. His obituary from the Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID) of February 15, 2000: "Harrison Minehart, 73, longtime of Pullman area -- ONAMIA, Minn. -- Harrison Minehart, a longtime Pullman area resident and city employee, died of complications of diabetes and emphysema Friday at Mille Lacs Hospital here. He was 73. He was born March 12, 1926, to George and Vivian Starff Minehart in Minneapolis, Minn. He married Donna Hillman in Spokane Aug. 6, 1950. They made their home in the area of Johnson, near Pullman. He worked for many years as a foreman for the Pullman Public Works Department. In 1990, they moved to Garrison, Minn. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Pullman Moose Lodge. He enjoyed wood working and making things in his garage. Survivors include his wife at their home in Garrison; a son, Gary Minehart of Johnson; a daughter, Debbie Holbach of Johnson; a brother, Thane Minehart of Seattle; one grandchild; and several stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Guy Minehart, a brother and a sister. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Spokane Memorial Gardens. The Shelley Funeral Chapel at Onamia is in charge of arrangements." Harrison Philip Minehart and Donna Hillman had the following children: 49 i. Gary5 Minehart. Gary was listed as a resident of Johnson, WA in the February 15, 2000 obituary of his father. 50 ii. Debbie Minehart. She married ? Holbach. She was listed as Debbie Holbach of Johnson, WA in the February 15, 2000 obituary of her father. 51 iii. Guy Minehart was born 12 January 1954. Guy died May 1975 at 21 years of age. Guy pre deceased his father who died in 2000.
THE MERRILL/MONTGOMERY FAMILY
Merrill/Montgomery Highlighted in Bold
Courtesy of William Colehour
