Donald Newcomb's Genealogical Database

Person Page 322

May Miles

F, #8026, b. 26 September 1886, d. after 1909

Parents

FatherWilliam Elijah Miles (b. 19 November 1859, d. after 1896)
MotherMary Courtney Durham (b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 July 1897)
Pedigree Link

Biography

May Miles was born on 26 September 1886 in Illinois. She died after 1909.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.
Last Edited1 February 2009

Mary Miles

F, #8027, b. 5 September 1888, d. after 1914

Parents

FatherWilliam Elijah Miles (b. 19 November 1859, d. after 1896)
MotherMary Courtney Durham (b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 July 1897)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Miles was born on 5 September 1888 in Illinois. She died after 1914.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.
Last Edited1 February 2009

Samuel Sharp Miles

M, #8028, b. 20 March 1890, d. after 1915

Parents

FatherWilliam Elijah Miles (b. 19 November 1859, d. after 1896)
MotherMary Courtney Durham (b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 July 1897)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Samuel Sharp Miles was born on 20 March 1890 in Illinois. He died after 1915.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.
Last Edited1 February 2009

Lucie Pink Miles

F, #8029, b. 20 January 1892, d. after 1912

Parents

FatherWilliam Elijah Miles (b. 19 November 1859, d. after 1896)
MotherMary Courtney Durham (b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 July 1897)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Lucie Pink Miles was born on 20 January 1892 in Illinois. She died after 1912.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.
Last Edited1 February 2009

Archie Gideon Miles

M, #8030, b. 18 January 1895, d. 23 January 1895

Parents

FatherWilliam Elijah Miles (b. 19 November 1859, d. after 1896)
MotherMary Courtney Durham (b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 July 1897)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Archie Gideon Miles was born on 18 January 1895 in Illinois. He died on 23 January 1895 at age 0 in Illinois. He was buried in January 1895 in Illinois.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.
Last Edited1 February 2009

Charles Versey Miles

M, #8031, b. 18 February 1896, d. 18 February 1896

Parents

FatherWilliam Elijah Miles (b. 19 November 1859, d. after 1896)
MotherMary Courtney Durham (b. 8 December 1862, d. 29 July 1897)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Charles Versey Miles was born on 18 February 1896 in Illinois. He died on 18 February 1896 at age 0 in Illinois. He was buried in February 1896 in Illinois.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996.
Last Edited1 February 2009

Norma Lovett Gregory

F, #8032, b. 21 November 1929, d. 26 November 2004

Parents

FatherJames Capron Lovett Gregory (b. 18 February 1899, d. 27 February 1980)
MotherMildred Elizabeth Marston (b. 1 November 1904, d. 13 December 1996)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Norma Lovett Gregory was born on 21 November 1929 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass. She died on 26 November 2004 at age 75.1
Norma is the 4th cousin, 4 generations removed of James Garfield, 20th President
of the United States.
Norma Lovett Gregory was described as 5 ft 3 1/2 inches. Strawberry blond hair and blue eyes. She a member of many organizations. She had person sources.2 She was baptized (infant) on 18 May 1930 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass. She was ill with AE 66, was diagnosed with "early open angle glaucoma". about 1995.
Last Edited13 April 2009

Citations

  1. [S54] Social Security Death Index
  2. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

James Capron Lovett Gregory

M, #8033, b. 18 February 1899, d. 27 February 1980

Parents

FatherWilliam Edgar Gammell (b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953)
MotherFlora Dell Stebbins (b. 14 June 1871, d. 5 September 1946)
Pedigree Link

Family: Mildred Elizabeth Marston (b. 1 November 1904, d. 13 December 1996)

DaughterLiving
DaughterLiving
DaughterNorma Lovett Gregory (b. 21 November 1929, d. 26 November 2004)
SonBruce Allen Gregory (b. 27 December 1941, d. 3 May 1970)

Biography

James Capron Lovett Gregory was born on 18 February 1899 in Middleton, Essex, Mass. He and Edith Lorraine Spencer were divorced. He and Edith Lorraine Spencer were married on 30 April 1921 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass. He and Mildred Elizabeth Marston were married on 15 July 1926 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 27 February 1980 at age 81 in Malden, Middlesex, Mass. He was buried on 29 February 1980 at Puritan Lawn Mem in Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts.
Would get up at 3 AM to escort daughter to an early morning school project. Would meet daughters at bus stops, or outside the theater, with boots and umbrellas if it suddenly began to rain or snow. Loved and protected his 3 daughters. After first trip to Hawaii, announced he was now willing to die--his fondest request had now been met when he got to Hawaii! Small stature (5'6" - 135 lbs), but strong and "feisty". Hazel green eyes. Hair started turning grey at young age, about 13. Reference nr. BDMGcp. James Capron Lovett Gregory had person sources.1
Last Edited26 August 2010

Citations

  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

Mildred Elizabeth Marston

F, #8034, b. 1 November 1904, d. 13 December 1996
Pedigree Link

Family: James Capron Lovett Gregory (b. 18 February 1899, d. 27 February 1980)

DaughterLiving
DaughterLiving
DaughterNorma Lovett Gregory (b. 21 November 1929, d. 26 November 2004)
SonBruce Allen Gregory (b. 27 December 1941, d. 3 May 1970)

Biography

Mildred Elizabeth Marston was born on 1 November 1904 in Danvers, Essex, Mass. James Capron Lovett Gregory and she were married on 15 July 1926 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. She died of cardiac arrest on 13 December 1996 at age 92 at The Greenery in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. She was buried on 17 December 1996 at Puritan Lawn Mem in Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts.
Was orphaned by age 10-lived with paternal aunt, Helen Wallace,in Danvers,Ma.
In her 70's, made afghans for all three children, 9 grandchildren, and all
great-grandchildren born up to that point.
Worked as a pastry cook for many years--at Adams House in Marblehead, Howard
Johnson's, etc. Restaurant manager at Howard Johnson's in Lynn, Ma.
Mildred was a voracious reader - had a library of over 500 books, accumulated
in her 80's. Excellent memory, even in later years! Loved her family.
Suffered a cerebral hemorrhage AE 57. Recovered nicely. Had exceptionally
beautiful complexion - fair skin, no pores,no wrinkles.
Father-in-law said, "Not one of her girls could hold a candle to the way she
looked at our ages". Millie had light blue eyes (rimmed with dark blue) and
chestnut colored hair. Member of NS Daughters of the American Revolution;
Colonial Dames Seventeenth Century; Piscataqua Pioneers; Descendants of
Washington's Army at Valley Forge. Died on Friday at 11:25 AM (Norma & Carole
with her.) Funeral 11:00 AM on Tuesday at Solimini, Landregan & Rhodes Funeral
Home, 67 Ocean Street, Lynn. Rev. William Simpson, Bethany United Cburch of
Christ, officiated. Shari gave a beautiful and stirring eulogy, copies of which
were made for all to keep. (Buried in Lot 95, Section E, Grave 2, Puritan Lawn
Memorial Park, Peabody, Ma.)
Mildred Elizabeth Marston had person sources.1
Last Edited23 April 2009

Citations

  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

Bruce Allen Gregory

M, #8037, b. 27 December 1941, d. 3 May 1970

Parents

FatherJames Capron Lovett Gregory (b. 18 February 1899, d. 27 February 1980)
MotherMildred Elizabeth Marston (b. 1 November 1904, d. 13 December 1996)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Bruce Allen Gregory was born on 27 December 1941 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. He died on 3 May 1970 at age 28 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried on 5 May 1970 at Puritan Lawn Mem in Peabody, Essex, Massachusetts.
Bruce Allen Gregory had person sources.1 He served in the military about 1955.
Last Edited26 August 2010

Citations

  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

William Edgar Gammell

M, #8038, b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953

Parents

FatherWilliam K Gammell (b. 1833/34, d. 21 September 1873)
MotherLucy A. Newcomb (b. about 16 July 1846, d. 16 July 1892)
Pedigree Link

Family: Flora Dell Stebbins (b. 14 June 1871, d. 5 September 1946)

SonWarren Albertus Gregory (b. 17 July 1892, d. 26 March 1957)
SonEdgar Stebbins Gregory (b. 14 January 1895, d. 20 March 1913)
SonJames Capron Lovett Gregory+ (b. 18 February 1899, d. 27 February 1980)

Biography

William Edgar Gammell was born on 12 December 1868 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts. He and Flora Dell Stebbins were married on 17 June 1891 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He died on 12 February 1953 at age 84 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. He was buried on 13 February 1953 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass.
William Edgar Gammell was also known as Edgar Gregory. William Edgar and brother Sylvanus Fred (Uncle Fred) were placed in the
orphanage by the mother. She was a nurse, but was ill with pernicious anemia.

Edgar was adopted, but Fred remained in orphanage until age 14.
Edgar was devoted to his wife; took excellent care of her in later years.
was a life Master Mason.At age 80, took bus to Hartford, Ct
and walked the five miles to Glastonbury to visit grand-daughter, Norma and
family. Edgar was the "son" part of the J.J.H. Gregory and Son Seed Company
in Marblehead, Mass, which was founded by his adoptive father, J.J.H. Gregory.
The Seed House was located at 56 Back Street, Marblehead, Ma. In 1906
Marblehead Directory, was listed as wholesale and retail seedsman.

(For info. on adoptive parents, see Gregory data file.)
He was described as. He had person sources.1 He was adopted on 1 May 1876 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Last Edited26 August 2010

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  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

Flora Dell Stebbins

F, #8039, b. 14 June 1871, d. 5 September 1946
Pedigree Link

Family: William Edgar Gammell (b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953)

SonWarren Albertus Gregory (b. 17 July 1892, d. 26 March 1957)
SonEdgar Stebbins Gregory (b. 14 January 1895, d. 20 March 1913)
SonJames Capron Lovett Gregory+ (b. 18 February 1899, d. 27 February 1980)

Biography

Flora Dell Stebbins was born on 14 June 1871 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts. William Edgar Gammell and she were married on 17 June 1891 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts. She died on 5 September 1946 at age 75 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass. She was buried on 8 September 1946 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass.
Dell was bedridden with angina and arthritis the last few years (about 10
years) of life. Was tenderly cared for by husband, Edgar. Had stroke about 2-3
years before her death-minimal results,side of mouth drooped a little.
Was less than five feet tall, and wore a size 1 1/2 shoe. Had grey hair, which
she wore in a bun weekdays, and waved on Sundays. Owned and operated a lending
library in Lynn, Ma. around the "Depression Years". Wore colored crystal drop
earrings, and beads - which she had her grand-daughters restring every time
they came to visit. Warren also worked at the combination bird store and
library. Dell was the 4th cousin, 2 times removed of James garfield, 20th
president of the United States.
Reference nr. BMDGCP. Flora Dell Stebbins had person sources.1
Last Edited13 April 2009

Citations

  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

Warren Albertus Gregory

M, #8040, b. 17 July 1892, d. 26 March 1957

Parents

FatherWilliam Edgar Gammell (b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953)
MotherFlora Dell Stebbins (b. 14 June 1871, d. 5 September 1946)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Warren Albertus Gregory was born on 17 July 1892 in Middleton, Essex, Mass. He died on 26 March 1957 at age 64 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass. He was buried in Marblehead, Essex, Mass.
Warren was a kind and gentle man, never marrying. At age 65, he perished in
a fire in his rooming house on Pleasant Street. Marblehead, Ma--next to
the old post office. His grandfather,J.J.H.Gregory, copyrighted the "Warren
Squash" in 1889, and Warren was named after the squash.
"J.J.H."also named a squash,the "Hubbard Squash" after an elderly lady in
Marblehead, who was known as "Marm Hubbard". She brought the squash to him
stating it was the best squash she had ever tasted.
At his funeral even the neighbor kids came to pay their respects. Funeral
director (Mrs. Blanche Nichols Stone) said Warren had never hurt anyone in his
life.
Reference nr. BDGCP. Warren Albertus Gregory had person sources.1
Last Edited1 February 2009

Citations

  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

Edgar Stebbins Gregory

M, #8041, b. 14 January 1895, d. 20 March 1913

Parents

FatherWilliam Edgar Gammell (b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953)
MotherFlora Dell Stebbins (b. 14 June 1871, d. 5 September 1946)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Edgar Stebbins Gregory was born on 14 January 1895 in Middleton, Essex, Mass. He died on 20 March 1913 at age 18 in Marblehead, Essex, Mass. He was buried in Marblehead, Essex, Mass.
Edgar died as a result of a football injury received during high school game. Edgar Stebbins Gregory had person sources.1
Last Edited1 February 2009

Citations

  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

William K Gammell

M, #8042, b. 1833/34, d. 21 September 1873
Pedigree Link

Family: Lucy A. Newcomb (b. about 16 July 1846, d. 16 July 1892)

SonWilliam Edgar Gammell+ (b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953)
SonSylvanus Frederick Gammell (b. 10 August 1871, d. 13 November 1925)

Biography

William K Gammell was born in 1833/34 in Scotland. He and Lucy A. Newcomb were married on 15 September 1867 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. He died on 21 September 1873 at age ~39 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Gammel or Gammell (Biological father of Edgar Gregory RIN #12.); OCC: Teamster

!William arrived,Boston on "S.S. Bell Rock" from Liverpool,Eng 29 May 1851;
Age shown as 17. Records from National Archives, Waltham, Mass. In Boston
directory of 1856, Wm lived at 124 Endicott Street. Marriage records show born
in Scotland; Immigration record shows born in Ireland.
William K Gammell had person sources.1
Last Edited1 December 2009

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Lucy A. Newcomb

F, #8043, b. about 16 July 1846, d. 16 July 1892

Parents

FatherGeorge M. Newcomb (b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858)
MotherIrene or Lavinia Elliot (b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859)
Pedigree Link

Family: William K Gammell (b. 1833/34, d. 21 September 1873)

SonWilliam Edgar Gammell+ (b. 12 December 1868, d. 12 February 1953)
SonSylvanus Frederick Gammell (b. 10 August 1871, d. 13 November 1925)

Biography

Lucy A. Newcomb was born about 16 July 1846 in East Boston, Suffolk, Mass. William K Gammell and she were married on 15 September 1867 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. She died on 16 July 1892 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. She was buried in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Signed adoption papers for son William Edgar on 1 May 1876. Reference nr. bMDC. Lucy A. Newcomb had person sources.1 In 1886 Lucy A. Newcomb was a nurse or "matron."
Last Edited13 April 2009

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Sylvanus Frederick Gammell

M, #8044, b. 10 August 1871, d. 13 November 1925

Parents

FatherWilliam K Gammell (b. 1833/34, d. 21 September 1873)
MotherLucy A. Newcomb (b. about 16 July 1846, d. 16 July 1892)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Sylvanus Frederick Gammell was born on 10 August 1871 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts. He and Margaret F Sweeney were married on 22 June 1898 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. He died on 13 November 1925 at age 54 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts. He was cremated on 14 November 1925 at Forest Hills Crematory in Forest Hills, Suffolk, Mass.
Sylvanus Frederick Gammell had person sources.1
Last Edited15 August 2010

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  1. [S227] GEDCOM provided by Norma Flude

George M. Newcomb

M, #8045, b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858

Parents

FatherEzekial Newcomb (b. 10 January 1786, d. 3 October 1840)
MotherSarah Monroe or Munrow (b. 25 June 1792, d. 25 June 1883)
Pedigree Link

Family: Irene or Lavinia Elliot (b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859)

SonJoseph Newcomb (b. 1844)
DaughterLucy A. Newcomb+ (b. about 16 July 1846, d. 16 July 1892)
DaughterEliza M. Newcomb (b. 1848)
SonEdgar J. Newcomb (b. 10 October 1850)
DaughterMary Jane Newcomb (b. 1852, d. 1853/54)
SonWilliam Edward Newcomb (b. 29 November 1853)
DaughterMargaret Newcomb (b. 17 April 1855, d. 3 August 1855)

Biography

George M. Newcomb was born on 5 March 1815 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He and Irene or Lavinia Elliot were married about 1844. He died (drowned) on 1 October 1858 at age 43 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Middle name possibly "Munroe", after mother's maiden name. Reference nr. BMN1581. George M. Newcomb was a mariner and shipwright. He had person sources.1
Last Edited13 April 2009

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Irene or Lavinia Elliot

F, #8046, b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859

Parents

FatherWilliam Elliot (b. 19 August 1793, d. before 7 July 1840)
MotherElizabeth Chesley (b. 17 August 1790, d. before 1832)
Pedigree Link

Family: George M. Newcomb (b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858)

SonJoseph Newcomb (b. 1844)
DaughterLucy A. Newcomb+ (b. about 16 July 1846, d. 16 July 1892)
DaughterEliza M. Newcomb (b. 1848)
SonEdgar J. Newcomb (b. 10 October 1850)
DaughterMary Jane Newcomb (b. 1852, d. 1853/54)
SonWilliam Edward Newcomb (b. 29 November 1853)
DaughterMargaret Newcomb (b. 17 April 1855, d. 3 August 1855)

Biography

Irene or Lavinia Elliot was born in 1820/21 in Nova Scotia, Canada. George M. Newcomb and she were married about 1844. She died of "inflammation of the bowels" on 3 May 1859 at age ~38 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.
Reference nr. bmDgcp. Irene or Lavinia Elliot had person sources.1
Last Edited13 April 2009

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Joseph Newcomb

M, #8047, b. 1844

Parents

FatherGeorge M. Newcomb (b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858)
MotherIrene or Lavinia Elliot (b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Joseph Newcomb was born in 1844.
Joseph Newcomb had person sources.1
Last Edited1 February 2009

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Eliza M. Newcomb

F, #8048, b. 1848

Parents

FatherGeorge M. Newcomb (b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858)
MotherIrene or Lavinia Elliot (b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Eliza M. Newcomb was born in 1848.
Eliza M. Newcomb had person sources.1
Last Edited1 February 2009

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Edgar J. Newcomb

M, #8049, b. 10 October 1850

Parents

FatherGeorge M. Newcomb (b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858)
MotherIrene or Lavinia Elliot (b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Edgar J. Newcomb was born on 10 October 1850.
Edgar J. Newcomb had person sources.1
Last Edited1 February 2009

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Mary Jane Newcomb

F, #8050, b. 1852, d. 1853/54

Parents

FatherGeorge M. Newcomb (b. 5 March 1815, d. 1 October 1858)
MotherIrene or Lavinia Elliot (b. 1820/21, d. 3 May 1859)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Mary Jane Newcomb was born in 1852. She died in 1853/54 at age ~2.
Mary Jane Newcomb had person sources.1
Last Edited1 February 2009

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