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Richard Coolidge Kelton, D.V.M.

Richard Coolidge Kelton, D.V.M.

Male 1902 - 1997  (94 years)

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  1. 1.  Richard Coolidge Kelton, D.V.M.Richard Coolidge Kelton, D.V.M. was born on 13 Jun 1902 in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (son of George Howard Kelton and Ruth Sarah Coolidge); died on 20 Feb 1997 in Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents; : 7; Address:
      5 Fairview Street
    • Census: 1920, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 17; Address:
      Perrinton Road
    • Graduation: 1920, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : North High School
    • Graduation: 1928, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; While at the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha.; : Stockbridge School of Agriculture, now part of the University of Massachusetts
    • Miscellaneous: 1928 to 1932; Dr. Kelton was a foreman at a textile mill in Slatersville from 1928 to 1932. He was then a farm manager in Sharon, Scotland, Conn. and Bolton.
    • Census: 1940, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a farm manager; : 37; Address:
      Wothquahoe Hill Street
    • Residence: Nov 1941, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Draft Registration: 15 Feb 1942, Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft. He was employed by Malcolm C. Ware of Milton.; : 39
    • Graduation: 1948, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; After graduating from veterinary school, he as an intern in Bedford, Pa., and at Rowley Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Dr. Kelton then established his private practice out of his home. It also stated, "He helped people of limited income afford health care for their animals; : University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
    • Residence: Sep 1975, Jefferson, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Residence: 1996, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts; The address was 1680 North Main Street.
    • Residence: 1997, Jefferson, Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Obituary: 22 Feb 1997; HOLDEN - Dr. Richard C. Kelton, 94, of 1680 North Main St., a local veterinarian for 45 years, died Thursday at home. His wife of 60 years, Elsie M. (Haubenreiser) Kelton, died in 1994. He leaves two sons, Jon D. Kelton of Holden and Thomas F. Kelton of Indianapolis; a daughter, Sara Kelton Jamharian of Englewood, Fla.; three grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Brookline, son of George H. and Ruth (Coolidge) Kelton, and lived in Hubbardston, Slatersville, R.I., Sharon, Scotland, Conn., Bolton, Philadelphia and Bedford, Pa., before moving to Holden in 1951. Dr. Kelton was a self-employed veterinarian here for 45 years, retiring last August. He helped people of limited income afford health care for their animals. Dr. Kelton graduated from North High School, Worcester, in 1920 and Stockbridge School of Agriculture, now part of the University of Massachusetts, in 1928. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in Philadelphia in 1948. Dr. Kelton was a foreman at a textile mill in Slatersville from 1928 to 1932. He was then a farm manager in Sharon, Scotland, Conn. and Bolton. After graduating from veterinary school, he was an intern in Bedford, Pa., and at Rowley Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Dr. Kelton then established his private practice out of his home. He was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association. He was active in the Rural Glen Cemetery Association in Hubbardston and was a member of the Peter Delvee Family Association and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A private graveside service will be held in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 1216 Main St., Holden 01520, or the Animal Rescue League, 139 Holden St., Worcester 01606 or the American Cancer Society, 7 Oak St., Worcester 01609. Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., is directing arrangements. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 22 February 1997
    • Last Full Review: 28 Feb 2021

    Richard married Elsa Martha "Elsie" Haubenreiser on 21 Oct 1933 in Granville, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Elsa (daughter of Albert Haubenreiser and Elsa "Elsie" Friebel) was born on 25 Jul 1907 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 22 May 1994 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Jolyon Delvey "Jon" Kelton
    2. Suzanne Kelton was born on 28 Dec 1935; died on 01 Feb 1937.
    3. Thomas Friebel Kelton
    4. Sara Kelton

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Howard KeltonGeorge Howard Kelton was born on 20 Sep 1861 in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts (son of Elihu Kelton and Susan Jane Hathorn); died on 27 Nov 1941 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Nov 1941 in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1865, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 3
    • Census: 1870, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 8
    • Census: 1880, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 18
    • Graduation: 1893, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He graduated from Harvard University.
    • Census: 1900, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was the superintendent at a country club.; : 38; Address:
      8 Clyde Street
    • Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was a produce dealer.; : 48; Address:
      5 Fairview Street
    • Membership: 1914, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He became a mason
    • Census: 1920, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer.; : 58; Address:
      Perrinton Road
    • Residence: 1929, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1930, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer.; : 68
    • Residence: 1935, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1940, Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 76; Address:
      113a North Road
    • Obituary: 28 Nov 1941
    • Last Full Review: 19 Dec 2020

    George married Ruth Sarah Coolidge on 21 Mar 1893 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Orasa Coolidge and Susan Carter Delvy) was born on 7 Apr 1873 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jun 1941 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 3 Jun 1941 in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ruth Sarah CoolidgeRuth Sarah Coolidge was born on 7 Apr 1873 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of Orasa Coolidge and Susan Carter Delvy); died on 1 Jun 1941 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 3 Jun 1941 in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1880, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 7
    • Census: 1900, Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; : 27; Address:
      8 Clyde Street
    • Census: 1910, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; : 37; Address:
      5 Fairview Street
    • Census: 1920, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 47; Address:
      Perrinton Road
    • Residence: 1929, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1930, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 56
    • Residence: 1935, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1940, Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; : 66; Address:
      113a North Road
    • Obituary: 2 Jun 1941
    • Last Full Review: 19 Dec 2020

    Children:
    1. Margaret Susan Kelton was born on 24 Oct 1894 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 17 May 1956 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Elihu Howard Kelton was born on 4 Jan 1897 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Sep 1975 in Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 15 Sep 1975 in Towamensing Cemetery, Palmerton, Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
    3. Lawrence Eliot Kelton was born on 22 Dec 1899 in Massachusetts; died on 05 Dec 1901.
    4. 1. Richard Coolidge Kelton, D.V.M. was born on 13 Jun 1902 in Brookline, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1997 in Holden, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Elihu Kelton was born on 02 May 1831 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Mar 1913.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 39
    • Census: 1880, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 49

    Elihu married Susan Jane Hathorn on 13 Jun 1856. Susan was born on 10 Apr 1835 in Maine; died on 13 Jun 1908. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Susan Jane Hathorn was born on 10 Apr 1835 in Maine; died on 13 Jun 1908.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1870, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 34
    • Census: 1880, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 45

    Children:
    1. 2. George Howard Kelton was born on 20 Sep 1861 in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Nov 1941 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 29 Nov 1941 in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

  3. 6.  Orasa CoolidgeOrasa Coolidge was born on 28 Jul 1812 in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was christened on 22 Jan 1817 in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Lt. Asa Coolidge and Anna Loring Jenkinson); died on 26 Mar 1896 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried after 26 Mar 1896 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1850, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1855, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 43
    • Census: 1860, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 47
    • Census: 1865, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 52
    • Census: 1870, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 58
    • Census: 1880, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer.; : 67
    • Residence: 1885, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
      South Street
    • Last Full Review: 22 Nov 2020

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Ruth (s386) lists his birth place as Orange, but I can not find him listed in the vital records of that town. The Delvee Records lists his birth place as Natick, Massachusetts.

    Orasa married Susan Carter Delvy on 25 Jun 1850 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Susan (daughter of Peter Delvy and Ruth Carter) was born on 20 Jul 1832 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1908 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried after 11 Feb 1908 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Susan Carter DelvySusan Carter Delvy was born on 20 Jul 1832 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (daughter of Peter Delvy and Ruth Carter); died on 11 Feb 1908 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried after 11 Feb 1908 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded living with her father and step-mother.; : 17
    • Residence: About 1851, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1855, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 23
    • Census: 1860, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 28
    • Census: 1865, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 32
    • Census: 1870, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 38
    • Census: 1880, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 47
    • Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She is listed as a widow.; : 67
    • Last Full Review: 22 Nov 2020

    Children:
    1. Anna Jenkinson Coolidge was born on 18 Sep 1851 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Mar 1907 in Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 1 Apr 1907 in Quabbin Park Cemetery, Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
    2. George William Coolidge was born on 12 Jul 1853 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Jun 1902 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. Walter Watson Coolidge was born on 20 Jan 1855 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jul 1926 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Charles Sumner Coolidge was born on 27 Feb 1857 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 24 May 1937 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 May 1937 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Frank Arthur Coolidge was born on 2 Dec 1858 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jun 1948 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 26 Jun 1948 in Ledgeville Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Louis Napoleon Coolidge was born on 23 Jun 1861 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Mar 1929 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. Edward Orisa Coolidge was born on 6 Aug 1863 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died in 1952; was buried in 1952 in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. Ruby Jane Coolidge was born on 15 Aug 1865 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1928 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 16 Aug 1928 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
    9. John Carter Coolidge was born on 25 Feb 1868 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Jun 1915 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 1 Jul 1915 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
    10. 3. Ruth Sarah Coolidge was born on 7 Apr 1873 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jun 1941 in Bedford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried on 3 Jun 1941 in Rural Glen Cemetery, Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Lt. Asa Coolidge was born on 21 May 1774 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1822 in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 14 Sep 1822 in Holtshire Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1800, Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; 2 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25 1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over 1 - Number of Household Members Under 16 1 - Number of Household Members Over 25 5 - Number of Household Members
    • Last Full Review: 5 Dec 2020

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Father: Isaac Coolidge (1747-1822)
    Mother: Abigail Bacon (1747-1811)

    Name:
    Father: Isaac Coolidge (1747–1822)
    Mother: Abigail Bacon (1747–1811)

    Asa married Anna Loring Jenkinson on 3 Sep 1797 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Anna was born on 10 Jul 1774 in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 Jul 1774 in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jul 1846 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 6 Jul 1846 in Holtshire Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Anna Loring JenkinsonAnna Loring Jenkinson was born on 10 Jul 1774 in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 10 Jul 1774 in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Jul 1846 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 6 Jul 1846 in Holtshire Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 5 Dec 2020

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Father: Joseph Jenkinson (c1726-1793)
    Mother: Faith Loring (c1725-1820)

    Name:
    Father: Joseph Jenkinson (1726–1793)
    Mother: Faith Loring (1725–1820)

    Children:
    1. 6. Orasa Coolidge was born on 28 Jul 1812 in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was christened on 22 Jan 1817 in New Salem, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Mar 1896 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried after 26 Mar 1896 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.

  3. 14.  Peter DelvyPeter Delvy was born on 30 Jul 1795 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts (son of Jonathan Delvee and Hannah Johnson); died on 2 Aug 1869 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1834, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Census: 1850, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 55
    • Census: 1855, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 60
    • Census: 1860, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a farmer.; : 64
    • Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

    Notes:

    Birth: Crane (S201) gives his birth as 28 July 1795

    Peter married Ruth Carter on 17 Dec 1831 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of John Carter and Ruth Goodnow) was born on 17 Aug 1802 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Mar 1836 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Ruth CarterRuth Carter was born on 17 Aug 1802 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts (daughter of John Carter and Ruth Goodnow); died on 23 Mar 1836 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1834, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts
    • Last Full Review: 21 Nov 2020

    Notes:

    Married:
    Later Peter married Ruth's sister, Ruby. The IGI (S8)gives the date: 4 January 1832

    Children:
    1. 7. Susan Carter Delvy was born on 20 Jul 1832 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1908 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was buried after 11 Feb 1908 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Sarah Ruth Delvy was born on 25 Jun 1833 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1910 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. Louisa Maria Delvy was born on 14 Jun 1834 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Jan 1915 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 13 Jan 1915 in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
    4. John Carter Delvy was born on 17 Mar 1836 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Mar 1910 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 5 Mar 1910 in North Cemetery, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts.