Grace Idella Harding

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• History: Her niece, Ruth Esther Ward, lived with her when she went to Orange High School. According to her obituary, "Mrs. Grace I. (Harding) Whitney, 79, wife of Elmer Derby Whitney of 77 North Main Street, died at her home at 11:30 o'clock Monday evening following two weeks' illness. Mrs. Whitney was a native of Warwick, her parents having been George and Ruth M. Delvee Harding. She grew up and was married there to Mr. Whitney who had come from Vermont to work in the box shop in Warwick. They moved to Orange 58 years ago. ... Mrs. Whitney was a member of Adah Rebekah Lodge, and a contributor to the Universalist Church Unity club."
• Residence: Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 8, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27; Address:
  95 Winter Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 30; Address:
  Rear 111 Winter Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 48; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Census: 1930, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 58; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Census: 1940, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 68; Address:
  77 North Main Street

Notes:

Residence:
77 North Main Street

Grace married Elmer Derby Whitney on 18 Apr 1888 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Elmer (son of Lysander S. Whitney and Lydia Ann Burnap) was born on 9 Jun 1864 in Ludlow, Windsor County, Vermont; died on 14 Feb 1961 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 17 Feb 1961 in Central Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Allred (s377) gives their marriage place as Orange, Massachusetts.

1. Harding Wheeler "Bud" Whitney was born on 13 Dec 1890 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Sep 1969 in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut; was buried on 6 Sep 1969 in Pittsfield Cemetery, Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
2. baby girl Whitney was born on 6 Sep 1892 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Sep 1892 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
3. Clifford Elmer Whitney was born on 17 Oct 1893 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1972 in Albany, Albany County, New York; was buried on 25 Sep 1972 in Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, Albany County, New York.

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• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 12, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 18, living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 22 living in Barre, Massachusetts with his parents and his wife. He is listed as a farmer.
• Draft Registration: 1863, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 25
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 42
• Residence: 1894, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 63; Address:
  78 North Main Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 72; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Obituary: say 27 Apr 1910
• Obituary: say 27 Apr 1910
• Last Full Review: 21 Sep 2020

Notes:

Census:
He and his wife were recorded while living with his parents. He is listed as a farmer.

Draft Registration:
He registered for the draft.

Census:
Works in a Brush Handle Factory.

Census:
His occupation is listed as "Work In Brush Wood Shop".

Census:
They had a 14 year old boarder, Erma Roe. He is listed as a house carpenter.

Obituary:
George was a carpenter. He was employed by G.H. Lawrence in 1894 in Orange, Massachusetts. According to his obituary, "During his fathers last illness he and his wife came here [Barre] to care for him, remaining a considerable period and then returning to Orange. Mr. Harding is favorably remembered by many of our citizens in both his earlier days and when here to care for his father. He was social, companionable, well-informed and well liked."

George married Ruth Melinda Delvey on 1 Jun 1859 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Delvee and Mary Ann Wheaton) was born on 15 Jun 1838 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1923 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried on 12 Sep 1923 in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with the Harwood family.; : 17
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 22 living in Barre, Massachusetts with her husband's parents and her husband.; : 22
• Moved to: Abt 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1865, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 27
• Census: 1870, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 32
• Census: 1880, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 41
• Census: 1900, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 66; Address:
  78 North Main Street
• Census: 1910, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 71; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Census: 1920, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; : 81; Address:
  77 North Main Street
• Last Full Review: 21 Sep 2020

Notes:

Moved to:
After her marriage, she lived in Barre, Mass., for five years, then moved to Brush Valley in Warwick where she lived for twenty-five years. Finally she moved to Orange.

Census:
They had a 14 year old boarder, Erma Roe.

Census:
She was a widow living with her daughter, Grace, and her husband.

She was a widow living with her daughter, Grace, and her husband.

Died:
She died at 9 o'clock Sunday morning.

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• Parents: Father: Oliver Harding (1774-1843) Mother: Elizabeth Browning (1777-1845)
• Census: 1840, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1840 US Census he was recorded living in Barre, Massachusetts: 1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 4 - Free White Persons - Under 20 2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 6 - Total Free White Persons 6 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves
• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census he was recorded, age 41, living in Barre, Massachusetts. He was a farmer.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 46, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 52 living in Barre, Massachusetts. He was a farmer.
• Census: 1865, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census he was recorded, age 59, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 61, living in Barre, Massachusetts. He was a farmer.
• 2ed Marriage: 24 Jun 1874, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He married second on 24 June 1874 in Barre, Massachusetts Lucy Henry Broad, the daughter of Asa and Patience (Dennis) Clark. Lucy was born 1 June 1823 in Barre, Massachusetts. She married Willard Broad on 18 July 1854. She died on 11 October 1898 in Barre, Massachusetts. She is buried in Glen Valley Cemetery, Barre, Massachusetts.
• Will: 20 Mar 1897; He made his will 20 March 1897.
• Last Full Review: 8 Feb 2022

Alpheus married Catharine Muzzy Wheeler on 9 Mar 1837 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Catharine was born on 26 Jun 1818 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1872 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Parents: Father: Rowland Wheelerx ( 1785–1867) Mother: Lydia Gates (1789–1861)
• Census: 1850, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1850 US Census she was recorded, age 32, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1855, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 37, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1860, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census she was recorded, age 42 living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1865, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census she was recorded, age 47, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 51, living in Barre, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 8 Feb 2022

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• Census: 1840, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; 1 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 5 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14 1 - Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39 1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 5 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9 1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29 1 - Persons Employed in Agriculture 4 - Free White Persons - Under 20 2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49 6 - Total Free White Persons 6 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves
• Last Full Review: 16 May 2020

Joseph married Mary Ann Wheaton on 30 Jun 1831 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Reuban Wheaton and Abigail "Nabby" Partridge) was born on 15 Nov 1806 in Townsend, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Oct 1844 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Patterson (S152) gives their marriage date as 18 June 1831.

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• General Information: It is from Jonathan that the twelve Tribes of Delvee are descended. He and Hannah, nee Johnson, lived in Warwick, Massachusetts on the Delvey Family Farm which he either inherited or purchased from his father.
• Residence: 1798, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; He is listed as an owner of a home by the assessors.
• Census: 1800, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 7 Aug 1820, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1830, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1840, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

Notes:

Census:
2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
2 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
4 - Number of Household Members Under 16
1 - Number of Household Members Over 25
6 - Number of Household Members

Census:
2 - Free White Persons - Males - Under 10
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 18
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over
1 - Free White Persons - Females - Under 10
3 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44
2 - Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over
2 - Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture
7 - Free White Persons - Under 16
5 - Free White Persons - Over 25
14 - Total Free White Persons
14 - Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other

Census:
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19
2 - Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19
3 - Free White Persons - Under 20
2 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
6 - Total Free White Persons
6 - Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored)

Census:
1 - Free White Persons - Males - 70 thru 79
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29
1 - Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69
1 - Persons Employed in Agriculture
1 - Free White Persons - Under 20
1 - Free White Persons - 20 thru 49
4 - Total Free White Persons
4 - Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves

Jonathan married Hannah Johnson on 18 Oct 1792 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Joseph Johnson and Hannah Wilder) was born on 14 Aug 1774 in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Apr 1851 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Last Full Review: 24 May 2020

Reuban married Abigail "Nabby" Partridge on 22 Apr 1801 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Abigail was born on 14 Nov 1782 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Oct 1850 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts. USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was living with her son, Samuel and his family.; : 67

Notes:

Birth:
Father: Samuel Partridge
Mother: Elizabeth McIntire