Wayne Kenneth North

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• Census: 1940, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 2
• Graduation: 1954, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He graduated from Greenfield High School.
• Military: say 1960; He served in the U.S. Air Force in Texas, Iceland, and Arizona.
• Residence: 1993, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: Aug 1997, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 26 Jan 2005, Leominster, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 30 Jan 2019; Wayne Kenneth North, 81 years old of Leominster, went to the heavens which he loved on January 12, 2019, at HealthAlliance- Leominster Hospital. Wayne was born in Greenfield, MA on September 9, 1937 to Kenneth J. North and Ruby May (Whitaker) North. He graduated from Greenfield High School in 1954, Atlantic Union College with a B.A, University of Mass at Lowell with a M.A. He served in the United States Air Force ~ Band in Texas, Iceland and Arizona for 4 years. He completed the American Sailing Association Certified Captains License in Damariscotta Maine. Wayne was employed by various printing companies, Stevens Business, and the City of Leominster School~ Music Department, where he taught for 32 years, sharing his strong love of music with his many students. He gave private instrumental lessons for years in the United States and Iceland. He was a member of Pioneer Valley Symphony, Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Westminster Brass Ensemble, Group 70, Joint Venture, Various area town bands, and Walt Disney Enterprises. He played for President John Kennedy, Luciano Pavarotti, among other known individuals. He belonged to the Musicians Union, Leominster Art Association, Queen Lake Association, Phillipston Historical Society, American Sailing Association, the Delvey Association and the American Legion. He loved to sail, building his own boats, taking photographs, skiing, sailing, swimming, gardening and rescuing pets. He leaves his wife Evelyn (Munson) North, a sister Janet Smith (Norm), and many nephews and nieces, Steven (Cherie), Dennis (Sheila) Lou Ann Ewing (Harry) Ben, Christina (Zack), Lauren, Logan, Ashley, Joseph, Jeremy, Jake, and Elliot all of the Mid West. 12 cousins around the United States, his friends, neighbors and fellow musicians all whom he enjoyed. A funeral service will be held in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Winchendon, in the spring at a date and time to be announced. Published in the , 30 January 2019

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Wayne married Evelyn "Dee" Munson on 06 Jun 1963. Evelyn (daughter of Claude Henry Munson and Evelyn Delene last name unknown, Comerford) was born on 29 Jul 1939; died on 19 Jan 2022. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, Leyden, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with the Robertson family as a ward. He was working as a farm laborer.; : 19; Address:
  West Leyden Road
• Census: 1940, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a salesman; : 29
• Draft Registration: 16 Oct 1940, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft. He was employed by the Sevanson Bakery Company.; : 29; Address:
  Library Street
• Residence: 1962, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  4 Graves Road
• Last Full Review: 25 Apr 2021

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Birth:
He was a twin

Kenneth married Ruby May Whitaker on 24 Jan 1937 in New York State. Ruby (daughter of Charles Herbert Whitaker and Orra May Hale) was born on 6 Dec 1911 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Aug 1997 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 21 Aug 1997 in Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 8
• Graduation: 1929, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : Powers Institute
• Census: 1930, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 18; Address:
  2 Library Street
• Census: 1940, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 28
• Residence: Jan 1959, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1962, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  4 Graves Road
• Residence: Oct 1976, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1993, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  14 Graves Road
• Obituary: 21 Aug 1997; GREENFIELD - Ruby M. (Whitaker) North, 85, of 14 Graves Road died Monday at home after a long illness. Her husband, Kenneth North, died in 1990. She leaves her son, Wayne K. North of Leominster; a daughter, Janet E. Rura of Indianapolis; three sisters, Ruth W. Bolton of Hebron, Maine, Eva B. Sedgwick of Winterhaven, Fla., and Elinor Ambo of Porters Corners, N.Y.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was born in Gill, daughter of Charles and Orra May (Hale) Whitaker. She graduated from Powers Institute in Bernardston in 1929 and later did a post-graduate year with the Institute. She also attended Greenfield Commercial School, Bay Path Institute in Springfield, Fitchburg State Teachers College and Greenfield Community College. She was an operator at New England Telephone Co. for 18 years and a teacher in the Gill schools for many years, retiring in 1972. She was a 60-year-plus member of the Bernardston Unitarian Church. She has been the church's organ player, choir director, a Sunday School teacher and a trustee. She was a member of the Sylvan-Rebekah Lodge 87 of Greenfield and an assistant librarian with the Cushman Library from 1925 to 1931. She also was a member of the First United Methodist Bernardston Church of Greenfield and the retired teachers association. She enjoyed playing the organ, both for the church and for herself. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. today at the Walker Funeral Home, 14 High St., Greenfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Franklin County, 164 High St., Greenfield 01301, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 21 August 1997
• Last Full Review: 25 Apr 2021

James married Nellie Stafford on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1870, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 4
• Census: 1880, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 14
• Census: 1900, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a farmer.; : 38
• Census: 1910, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a farmer.; : 45
• Census: 1920, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a farmer.; : 54
• Census: 1930, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a janitor in a public school; : 64; Address:
  2 Library Street
• Residence: 1939, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a janitor.; Address:
  Library Street
• Census: 1940, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer.; : 74; Address:
  Turn North From Church To Library
• Last Full Review: 17 Jan 2021

Charles married Orra May Hale on 11 May 1899 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Orra (daughter of Warren M. Hale and Jennie Thayer) was born on 18 Jan 1880 in Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jan 1959 in Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 25 Jan 1959 in Center Cemetery, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: Jun 1880, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 5 months
• Census: 1900, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 20
• Census: 1910, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30
• Census: 1920, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 39
• Census: 1930, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 50; Address:
  2 Lirbary Street
• Residence: 1939, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Library Street
• Census: 1940, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Turn North From Church To Library
• Obituary: 24 Jan 1959
• Last Full Review: 17 Jan 2021

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• Census: 1850, Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was living with the Ditson family.; : 19
• Census: 1860, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was living with the Holton Family as a hired farm hand.; : 29
• Draft Registration: 1863, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft.
• Census: 1865, Leyden, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1870, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a laborer.; : 39
• Census: 1880, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a farmer.; : 49
• Married to: 9 Apr 1896, Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts; (2) Emily J Stratton , the daughter of William and Phebe (Denison) Stevens. She was born 16 Apr 1831 in Leyden, Massachusetts and died 16 April 1916 in Northfield, Massachusetts. She is buried in Center Cemetery, Northfield, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1900, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He was a farmer.; : 69
• Last Full Review: 29 Nov 2020

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Birth: Records give two possible birth locations for Amos - Rowe or Heath, Massachusetts.

Amos married Mary Antoinette Delvy on 21 Mar 1861 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Peter Delvy and Ruby Carter) was born on 31 Mar 1841 in Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Mar 1894 in Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried after 7 Mar 1894 in Northfield Farms Cemetery, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 9
• Census: 1855, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 14
• Census: 1860, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 19
• Census: 1865, Leyden, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1870, Gill, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 29
• Census: 1880, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 37
• Last Full Review: 29 Nov 2020

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• Census: 1880, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer; : 35

Warren married Jennie Thayer on Yes, date unknown. Jennie was born about 1850 in Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1880, Bernardston, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30