David Prentiss Williams

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• Graduation: 1965, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; In 1965, he graduated from Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School, Orange, Massachusetts.
• Military: 7 1965; After graduation he joined the US Air Force and served in Arizona.
• Residence: 1996, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; 50 East Main St #4 (Box 487)
• Residence: Jun 2019, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 7 Nov 2022;

  David P. Williams Published by Athol Daily New on Nov. 7, 2022.

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• Residence: 1948, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Gordon married Jean Field Prentiss on 17 Feb 1946 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Jean (daughter of Joseph Edwin Prentiss and Ruth Annette Field) was born on 18 Jun 1917 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 2019 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in South Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 2; Address:
  Walnut Hill Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 12; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Graduation: 1935, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Orange High School.
• Census: 1940, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was a maid in the Herbert Brooks home.; : 22
• Residence: 1948, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 11 Jun 2019; Jean F. (Prentiss)(Williams)Hanlon, 101, formerly of North Main Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, June 8, 2019, just days shy of her 102nd birthday, at Applewood Home for Elders in Athol. Born in Orange on June 18, 1917 she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth (Field) Prentiss and spent most of her life in Orange and graduated from Orange High School in 1935, the last living member of her class. Jean had been married to Gordon Williams and Herman Hanlon, both of whom have predeceased her. Employed by the former Union Twist Drill in Athol for many years in the office before retiring, Jean had also worked at the former W.T. Grant store in Athol. For many years, Jean collected the mail by walking to and from the post office for the chiropractor office of Dr. Paul Kowacki. A long time and loyal member of the First Universalist Church in Orange, Jean helped out with numerous church activities throughout her life. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star as well as the Orange Historical Society and Delvee Family Association. Jean is survived by her beloved son, David Williams, of Orange; her adoring nieces, Patsy Buck of Athol and Elaine Fritcher of Plano, Texas; and dear friend, Rice Flanders, of Orange. Besides her parents, Jean was predeceased by a sister, Dorene Coombs. There are no calling hours. A celebration of life will be held in the parlor of the First Universalist Church, 31 North Main Street, Orange, on June 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Meredith Anderson officiating. Interment in South Cemetery, Orange, will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to either the First Universalist Church, 31 North Main Street, Orange, MA 01364 or to the Orange Historical Society, P.O. Box 28, Orange, MA 01364. Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is directing the arrangements. Published in The Athol Daily News on June 11, 2019

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• Census: 1910, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was a painter in a carriage shop and a single boarder.; : 22; Address:
  Merrick Street
• Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.; : 28; Address:
  118 Walnut Hill
• History: 1918, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He became a mason.
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a metal polisher at a tool factory.; : 31; Address:
  Walnut Hill Street
• Residence: 1928, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a painter.; : 41; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was an interior decorator.; : 51; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Draft Registration: 1942, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.; : 53; Address:
  71 West River Street

Joseph married Ruth Annette Field on 11 Nov 1916. Ruth (daughter of Sumner Wallace Field and Mary Catherine "Kate" Shepardson) was born on 22 Jan 1887 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Apr 1973 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 13; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Ruth was a bookkeeper. She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 22; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32; Address:
  Walnut Hill Street
• Residence: 1928, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 43; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 52; Address:
  71 West River Street
• Residence: 1973, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts

Edwin married Sarah J. Curtin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1865, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his widowed father.; : 11
• Census: 1870, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his widowed father.; : 16
• Census: 1880, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a railroad clerk.; : 26
• History: 8 May 1882, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He became a mason.
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a laborer in a sewing machine factory.; : 46; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a stock clerk in a machine shop.; : 56; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a bookkeeper at a machine factory.; : 67; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Residence: 1926, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts

Sumner married Mary Catherine "Kate" Shepardson on 21 Oct 1876 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Simon Peter Shepardson and Sarah Caroline Trim) was born on 28 Jun 1857 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Aug 1940 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her widowed father.; : 7
• Census: 1880, Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 22
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 42; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 51; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 62; Address:
  62 Chase Street
• Residence: 1926, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1935, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was living with her daughter, Mary Alice Eaton and her family.; : 81; Address:
  34 Fountain Street