First Generation
1 Agnes Elizabeth PRATT.
Born on 8 Sep 1915 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1 Agnes Elizabeth died in Pompton Plains, Morris Co., New Jersey, on 24 Jul 1972; she was 56.2,3 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: Town Clerk; Bookkeeper. Education: Westbrook High School.
Born on 8 Sep 1915 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1 Agnes Elizabeth died in Pompton Plains, Morris Co., New Jersey, on 24 Jul 1972; she was 56.2,3 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: Town Clerk; Bookkeeper. Education: Westbrook High School.Residence Westbrook lifelong
First woman city clerk of Westbrook, Maine
Research: “The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
"Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5
On 16 Jun 1935 when Agnes Elizabeth was 19, she married Clarence Melvin PINKHAM in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1
Second Generation
2 ARCHIBALD THOMPSON PRATT. Born on 18 Apr 1888 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1 ARCHIBALD THOMPSON died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 10 Mar 1964; he was 75.1,4 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: Tinsmith/Mechanic; Maine Central Railroad.
Born on 18 Apr 1888 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1 ARCHIBALD THOMPSON died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 10 Mar 1964; he was 75.1,4 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: Tinsmith/Mechanic; Maine Central Railroad.Member of the Warren Congregational Church
lived at 85 Haskell Street and the farm at Stroudwater Street and was a lifelong resident of Westbrook
Worked for the Maine Central Railroad for 42 years 1913-1955 in the mechanical department
33rd Degree Mason and member of the Warren Phillips Lodge, AF & AM and Beulah Chapter, OES;
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Obituary in the Portland Press Herald:
Called a tinsmith in the 1920 census.
Research: “The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
"Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5
On 28 Jun 1911 when ARCHIBALD THOMPSON was 23, he married Lila Mae QUIGLEY in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1
3 Lila Mae QUIGLEY. Born on 2 Jul 1888 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1 Lila Mae died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 30 Jun 1959; she was 70.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Education: Westbrook High Class of 1906.
Born on 2 Jul 1888 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.1 Lila Mae died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 30 Jun 1959; she was 70.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Education: Westbrook High Class of 1906.Will in Cumberland Co. Probate
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Lifelong resident of Westbrook
Obituary in Portland Press Herald;
Matron of the Beulah Chapter OES; president of the Excelsior Literary Club; member of the Warren Congregational Church; Past Matrons Association and the Pythian Sisters
Research: “The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
"Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5
Third Generation
4 Joshua THOMPSON PRATT. Born on 5 Aug 1847 in Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada.5 Joshua THOMPSON died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 10 Jan 1913; he was 65.1 Buried in Woodlawn, Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: S.D. Warren Mill worker.
Born on 5 Aug 1847 in Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada.5 Joshua THOMPSON died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 10 Jan 1913; he was 65.1 Buried in Woodlawn, Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: S.D. Warren Mill worker.Mass. 1850 Census Maine 1870, 1880 (Vol. 3, ED #64, Sheet 42, Line 20), 1900 U.S. Census fof Falmouth (ED #41, Sheet 2, Line 34).
Research: Marriage dispensation in Latin: “Anno 1878 die VI Januarie, necessaria dispensatione obtenta et promulgata et requistita promissione coram testibus signata, ego infrascriptus matrimonio junxi Thompson Pratt, protestantem baptisatimo filium Simonis [sic] Pratt et Rebeccae Thompson, et Elisabeth Stack filiam catholicam Thomae Stack et Elly Looby [sic]. Testes fuerunt, Thomas Stack et Elly Looby.”
“The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
Newspaper articles: Eastern Argus for Jan. 7, 9, 10, 16, 1888; Portland Sunday Times for Jan. 8, 15, 1888; Portland Advertiser of Jan. 6 and 9, 1888; The Evening Express (Portland) for Jan. 6, 7, 16, 1888; The Kennebec Journal of Jan. 11, 1888; Portland Daily Press of Jan. 7, 9, 14, and 16, 1888.
“Thomas Stack of Westbrook, ME, and his Descendants,” The Maine Genealogist Vol. 22 (2000):99-112.
On 6 Jan 1878 when Joshua THOMPSON was 30, he married Elizabeth Jane Marie STACK in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine.6
5 Elizabeth Jane Marie STACK. Born on 17 Oct 1857 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine.7 Christened on 31 Oct 1857 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine.8 Elizabeth Jane Marie died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 14 Apr 1926; she was 68.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine.
Born on 17 Oct 1857 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine.7 Christened on 31 Oct 1857 in Portland, Cumberland Co., Maine.8 Elizabeth Jane Marie died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 14 Apr 1926; she was 68.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine.1860, 70, 80 (Vol. 3, ED #64, Sheet 42, Line 20), 1900 U.S. Census fof Falmouth (ED #41, Sheet 2, Line 34).
Obituary in Portland Press Herald
Baptism record at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, Portland; sponsors were Patrick Casey and Margaret Duffy
In the 1920 census with her son Stephen at 313 Warren Ave, Westbrook (Vol. 11, ED #76, Sheet 15, Line 33)
Research: “The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
"Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
“Thomas Stack of Westbrook, ME, and his Descendants,” The Maine Genealogist Vol. 22 (2000):99-112.
6 John QUIGLEY. Born on 10 Apr 1855 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. John died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 22 Dec 1929; he was 74.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: S.D. Warren Mill Worker.
Born on 10 Apr 1855 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. John died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 22 Dec 1929; he was 74.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine. Occupation: S.D. Warren Mill Worker.Maine Census 1900
New Brunswick Census Records 1861
Mentioned in Will of Father (1895) Kings Co. NB Canada
Obituary in Portland Press Herald; worked for S.D. Warren for 40 years 1885-1925 in the beater department.
Research: "Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5
On 28 Aug 1887 when John was 32, he married Agnes Jane SMITH in Westbrook, Maine.9
7 Agnes Jane SMITH. Born on 6 Sep 1864 in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada. Agnes Jane died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 28 Jul 1930; she was 65.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine.
Born on 6 Sep 1864 in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada. Agnes Jane died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 28 Jul 1930; she was 65.1 Buried in Woodlawn Cem., Westbrook, Maine.New Brunswick Census 1871, 1881
Will in Cumberland Co. Probate
mentioned in parents will in Essex Co., MA
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Obituary in the Portland Press Herald; member of the Calanthe Temple, Pythian Sisters.
Research: "The Genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland Families" by H.G. and E. J. Cleveland (3 vols., 1899)
"Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5
Fourth Generation
8 Samuel PRATT Jr. Born in 1818 in Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada. Samuel died in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, bef 1900; he was 82. Occupation: Laborer; Farmer; Fisherman.
Born in 1818 in Upper Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, Canada. Samuel died in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada, bef 1900; he was 82. Occupation: Laborer; Farmer; Fisherman.1850 MA Census - Lexington (in household of Cyrus Simonds--note that he named a son Cyrus S.)
1871, 1881, 1891 NS Cenuses
in 1892, 1896, and 1897 NS Directory (not in 1902 directory)
No probate records; wife is a widow in 1900 in the U.S. census
Deeds to son Alexander Pratt in 1896 land in Highland Village (96:620) land that Samuel bought from Mitchell Cook in 1880 (67:370)
According to daughter Ellen's marriage certificate in 1894 he was a resident of New Brunswick.
1871 resident of Highland Village
Gideon Thompson describes him as a “genial old fellow.”
Not in 1855 Mass. State census with Cyrus Simonds. Probably already back in Nova Scotia.
Research: “The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
“Stewiacke: The Centenary Celebration” (Truro, NS, 1902, reprint 1973)
“Gideon S. Thompson (Autobiography)” an unpublished typescript written 1925-1934. A copy is in the possession of Gideon’s grandson, who provided a copy to Martin Hollick in 1998.
On 29 Jan 1842 when Samuel was 24, he married Rebecca D. THOMPSON in Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada.10
9 Rebecca D. THOMPSON. Born on 1 Oct 1819 in Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada.5 Rebecca D. died in Westbrook, Maine, on 24 Mar 1901; she was 81.1,11 Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook, Maine.12
Born on 1 Oct 1819 in Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada.5 Rebecca D. died in Westbrook, Maine, on 24 Mar 1901; she was 81.1,11 Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Westbrook, Maine.121850 MA Census 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 NS Censuses
No probate records
In the household of daughter Nellie (Pratt) Allen in Westbrook in the 1900 U.S. Census which notes that she moved there in 1892.
However, daughter Ellen's marriage certificate in 1894 claims her residence as New Brunswick
Gideon Thompson describes her as “one of the very elect” and raves about her cooking.
Research: “The Pratt Directory” by Jayne Pratt Lovelace (1995 Revised Edition, Ancestor House, Chandler, AZ, 1995)
“Gideon S. Thompson (Autobiography)” an unpublished typescript written 1925-1934. A copy is in the possession of Gideon’s grandson, who provided a copy to Martin Hollick in 1998.
10 Thomas STACK. Born in Dec 1818 in County Cork, Ireland. Thomas died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 3 May 1899; he was 80.1 Buried on 5 May 1899 in St. Hyacinthe's, Westbrook, Maine.13 Occupation: S.D. Warren Worker.
Born in Dec 1818 in County Cork, Ireland. Thomas died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 3 May 1899; he was 80.1 Buried on 5 May 1899 in St. Hyacinthe's, Westbrook, Maine.13 Occupation: S.D. Warren Worker.Maine Census 1860, 1870, 1880 Census (Vol. 3, ED #64, Sheet 42, Line 20)
Entered Port of Portland, ME in October, 1850 (Naturalization Record) Immigration Record (became citizen in 1859)
Witnesses at marriage were John and Jeremiah Durneen and Mary Potter.
He was left-handed and said his prayers every evening according to his testimony at the inquest for his wife.
Leaves NB in 1850 at age 30, with wife Abigail, age 28 and son John age 4. Departion from St. Andrews.
Research: "Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
Newspaper articles: Eastern Argus for Jan. 7, 9, 10, 16, 1888; Portland Sunday Times for Jan. 8, 15, 1888; Portland Advertiser of Jan. 6 and 9, 1888; The Evening Express (Portland) for Jan. 6, 7, 16, 1888; The Kennebec Journal of Jan. 11, 1888; Portland Daily Press of Jan. 7, 9, 14, and 16, 1888.
“Thomas Stack of Westbrook, ME, and his Descendants,” The Maine Genealogist Vol. 22 (2000):99-112.
On 27 Jun 1846 when Thomas was 27, he married Abigail CODY in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada.14
11 Abigail CODY. Born on 22 Jan 1821 in Lisgoold, Cork, Ireland.15 Abigail died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 6 Jan 1888; she was 66.16 Buried on 8 Jan 1888 in St. Hyacinthe's, Westbrook, Maine.13
Born on 22 Jan 1821 in Lisgoold, Cork, Ireland.15 Abigail died in Westbrook, Cumberland Co., Maine, on 6 Jan 1888; she was 66.16 Buried on 8 Jan 1888 in St. Hyacinthe's, Westbrook, Maine.13Burial notice at St. Hyacinthe's church (surname spelled Coady)
Baptismal record has sponsors Michael Cody and Bridget Daly.
Maine Census 1860, 1870, 1880(Vol. 3, ED #64, Sheet 42, Line 20)
Note that an Andrew and Margaret Codie were in Westbrook in the 1870 census (he age 30, paper mill worker, b. Canada; she age 25, b. Ireland)
Also a William Cody had a family in Lewiston, ME at the 1880 census. He age 50 (b.c. 1830) a brother?? He came from Scullen, County Cork according to his U.S. citizenship papers. (Lewiston Municipal Court Records 7:5)
Two Codys were married at Portland: John on 29 Apr 1852 and Thomas on 1 Feb 1858 (brothers??)
An Ellen Cody died in Portland age 18 on 5 Nov 1863, buried at Calvary Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth.
A Michael Coady (sic) from PEI was naturalized from Westbrook in 1891.
Research: “Mrs. Stack, who was 75 years old, had not been feeling well and lay down on the sofa in the kitchen, and her husband lay on his bed in a room off the kitchen. In the house lived besides the couple their son David and wife. The elder Stack hearing, as he said, steps in his room seized a revolver, and seeing a man standing in the doorway leading to the backyard, fired twice at him, but apparently without effect. The door had been left unfastened, and the burglar gained admission thereby. The noise of the firing brought many people to the scene. Mrs. Stack was found lying on the lounge with blood running from a gash over the right eye. She hardly regained consciousness until the hour of her death. It is thought Mrs. Stack must have recognized her assailant and that he then choked and beat her to quiet her. Young Stack said the murderer must have been familiar with the house and habits of the family. He said his father sold a house for $1,600 a short time ago, paid off a mortgage, and deposited the rest, $1,000. There was but $25 in the house, which was secured by the burgular. There have been many theories in explanation of the tragedy, and an inquest was begun Monday.” Portland Transcript Jan. 1888
"Westbrook, Maine Cemeteries" by Karen Sherman Ketover (Heritage Books, Bowie, MD, 1996)
Other Newspaper articles: Eastern Argus for Jan. 7, 9, 10, 16, 1888; Portland Sunday Times for Jan. 8, 15, 1888; Portland Advertiser of Jan. 6 and 9, 1888; The Evening Express (Portland) for Jan. 6, 7, 16, 1888; The Kennebec Journal of Jan. 11, 1888; Portland Daily Press of Jan. 7, 9, 14, and 16, 1888.
“Thomas Stack of Westbrook, ME, and his Descendants,” The Maine Genealogist Vol. 22 (2000):99-112.
12 William T. QUIGLEY. Born in 1827 in Londonderry, Ireland. William T. died in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, on 31 Jul 1895; he was 68.17 Occupation: Farmer/Mechanic.
Born in 1827 in Londonderry, Ireland. William T. died in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, on 31 Jul 1895; he was 68.17 Occupation: Farmer/Mechanic.NB Census 1861, 1871, 1881, 1891 NB
Kings County Wills (Intestate estate papers)
Mortgage to James Quigley P-2:157
Deed to Samuel Killen P-2:551
Mortgage to Peter Dunn U-2:291
Deed fromJames Quigley U-2:291
Research: "1851 Census for Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada" by Julia M. Walker and Margaret G. Duplisea (Fredericton, N.B., Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, 1979), 2 vols., 2:188
On 29 Jul 1847 when William T. was 20, he married Eliza KILLEN in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada.18
13 Eliza KILLEN. Born abt 1831 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. Christened on 21 Oct 1831 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada.19 Eliza died in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, abt 1863/1864; she was 32.
Born abt 1831 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada. Christened on 21 Oct 1831 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada.19 Eliza died in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, abt 1863/1864; she was 32.N.B. Censuses for 1861
Joseph Killen's will - probate of Kings Co., N.B.
Mortgage Deed dated 1863 - Kings Co. N.B.
Daughter Mary's obituary in 1944 calls her "Mary Eliza Killen"
Research: "1851 Census for Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada" by Julia M. Walker and Margaret G. Duplisea (Fredericton, N.B., Provincial Archives of New Brunswick, 1979), 2 vols., 2:188
14 James SMITH Jr. Born on 8 Apr 1835 in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada. James died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, on 17 Sep 1904; he was 69.20 Buried in Beverly Cem. Occupation: Carpenter.
Born on 8 Apr 1835 in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada. James died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, on 17 Sep 1904; he was 69.20 Buried in Beverly Cem. Occupation: Carpenter.Canadian/N.B. Census 1851, 1861, 1871
Beverly Census 1900
Will - Essex County Probate #95133
Marriage - New Brunswick Marriages
Obit in Beverly Times; was member of Methodist Church in Beverly, Knights of Malta member
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Research: “The Genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland Families” by H.G. and E.J. Cleveland (3 vols., 1899)
NEHGS NEXUS Vol. X (1993):102-4
“The New Brunswick Census of 1851: Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada” by Robert F. Fellows (Fredericton, N.B., 1972)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5
On 17 Nov 1859 when James was 24, he married Amy Ann CLEVELAND in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada.21
15 Amy Ann CLEVELAND. Born on 26 Jun 1840 in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada. Amy Ann died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, on 10 Dec 1911; she was 71.22 Buried in Beverly Cem.
Born on 26 Jun 1840 in Alma, New Brunswick, Canada. Amy Ann died in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, on 10 Dec 1911; she was 71.22 Buried in Beverly Cem.New Brunswick Census 1851, 1861, 1871
Beverly, MA Census 1900, 1910
Will - Essex County Probate #112388
Marriage - New Brunswick Marriages
Obit in Beverly Times Member of the Methodist Church, Beverly
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Research: “The Genealogy of the Cleveland and Cleaveland Families” by H.G. and E.J. Cleveland (3 vols., 1899)
NEHGS NEXUS Vol. X (1993):102-4
“The New Brunswick Census of 1851: Albert County, New Brunswick, Canada” by Robert F. Fellows (Fredericton, N.B., 1972)
“My Umbilical Line” by Martin E. Hollick, NEHGS NEXUS 15 (1998):154-5