Horace Obear

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• Parents: Father: Josiah Obear (1807-1876) Mother: Elisabeth Haskell (1809-1895)
• Census: 1855, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census, he was recorded, age 13, living in Beverly, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1860, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; In the 1860 US Census he was recorded, age 17, living in Beverly, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Military: From 1862 to 1864; Horace Obear, son of Josiah, mustered September 19,1862 as a Private, into Co. "E", 8th Mass. Infantry. He also enlisted April 28, 1864 for 90 days. American Civil War Data Systems: As Joseph OBER, Joseph was a 20 year-old Cordwainer, living in Beverly, Mass., when he enlisted in Beverly, as a Private. He mustered September 19, 1862, into "E" Co., 8th Mass. Infantry. He was Mustered Out on August 8, 1863, at Boston, Mass. On May 3, 18164 he mustered into "2nd" Co., Mass. Unattached Infantry. He was Mustered Out on August 6, 1864.
• Draft Registration: 1863, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; In 1863, he registered for the draft giving his age as 20.
• Census: 1865, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; In the 1865 Massachusetts State Census, he was recorded, age 22, living in Beverly, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1870, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census he was recorded, age 28, living in Needham, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1880, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census he was recorded, age 37, living in Needham, Massachusetts. His occupation was listed as "care of stock."
• Census: 1900, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census he was recorded, age 57, living on Washington Street, Wellesley, Massachusetts. He was a farm superintendent.
• Census: 1910, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census he was recorded, age 68, living in Wellesley, Massachusetts. He was a farmer
• Last Full Review: 14 Feb 2021

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Died:
He died of cancer of the stomach.

Horace married Martha A. Wyatt on 16 Nov 1866 in Washington Street Church, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts. Martha was born in Aug 1843 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Nov 1919 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1870, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1870 US Census she was recorded, age 2, living in Needham, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1880, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1880 US Census she was recorded, age 12, living in Needham, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Graduation: 1889, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In 1889, she graduated from Wellesley College.
• Census: 1900, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1900 US Census she was recorded, age 32, living in Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Census: 1910, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 42, living on 24 Bellair Avenue, Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 52, living on Peterstown Road, Phillipston, Massachusetts.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1320 US Census she was recorded, age 61, living on East Street, Petersham, Massachusetts.
• Obituary: 30 Nov 1933
• Last Full Review: 13 Dec 2020

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Died:
He died at home.

Fanny married Frank Arthur Coolidge on 13 Nov 1895 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Frank (son of Orasa Coolidge and Susan Carter Delvy) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 2
• Census: 1910, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 13; Address:
  24 Bellair Avenue
• Education: 1916, Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine; He was studying Colby College
• Draft Registration: 3 Jun 1918, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft; : 21; Address:
  4 Buch Road
• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was a farmer on his own farm.; : 23; Address:
  Templeton Road
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer.; : 33; Address:
  Phillipston Road
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a farmer.; : 43; Address:
  Phillipston Road
• Draft Registration: 1942, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft; : 46
• Obituary: 6 Aug 1955
• Last Full Review: 7 Feb 2021

Horace married Ruth Miranda Amsden on 15 Jun 1918 in Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of Albert Vaughn Amsden and Lydia Augusta Gould) was born on 5 Jul 1896 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jun 1988 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 1
• Census: 1910, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 11; Address:
  24 Bellair Avenue
• Graduation: 1919, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Fitchburg College.
• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents. She was a public school teacher.; : 21; Address:
  Peterstown Road
• Graduation: 1920, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Wellesley College.
• Occupation: From 1920 to 1933; She was a public school teacher in Phillipston and Petersham, Massachsuetts.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She is listed as a public school teacher. She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 31; Address:
  East Street
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her widowed father.; : 41
• Obituary: 23 Apr 1964
• Last Full Review: 7 Feb 2021

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• Census: 1910, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In the 1910 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living on 24 Bellair Avenue, Wellesley, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census she was recorded, age 9, living on Peterstown Road, Phillipston, Massachusetts with her parents.
• Graduation: 1922, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; In 1922, she graduated from Smith College.
• Census: 1940, Seattle, King County, Washington; In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 39, living on Brooklyn Street, Seattle, Washington. She was a nurse.
• Military: From 6 Oct 1943 to 1 Dec 1945; She served in the US Navy from 6 Oct 1943 to 1 Dec 1945.
• Residence: 1981, South Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; At the time of her death, she lived in South Dennis, Massachusetts.
• Last Full Review: 13 Feb 2021

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Died:
He died at Cape Cod Hospital.

Mary married Ivor Price Rawding on 6 Jun 1962. Ivor (son of Charles Voris Rawding and Lucy R.) was born on 17 May 1890 in Canada Creek, Kings County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died on 19 Mar 1981 in Dennis, Barnstable County, Massachusetts; was buried in Central Cemetery, Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• General Information: His full name was Frank Arthur, but he went by F. Arthur.
• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1920 US Census he was recorded, age 7, living on Peterstown Road, Phillipston, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1930 US Census he was recorded, age 18, living on East Street, Petersham, Massachusetts with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In the 1940 US Census he was recorded, age 28, living in Petersham, Massachusetts with his widowed father. He was working as a farmer.
• Draft Registration: 16 Oct 1940, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft giving his age as 29.
• Residence: 1985, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In 1985, he lived on Maple Lane, Petersham, Massachusetts.
• Residence: 1991, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; In 1991, he lived in Petersham, Massachusetts.
• Obituary: 23 Feb 1996; PETERSHAM - F. Arthur Coolidge, 84, a sportsman and a retired farmer, died yesterday at his home, 10 Hardwick Road, house of Ted and Sharon Bassett, after a long illness. He leaves two nephews, Horace O. Coolidge Jr. of Petersham and Albert Coolidge of Barefoot Bay, Fla.; and grand-nephews and grand-nieces. He was born in Wellesley, son of Frank A. and Fannie (Ober) Coolidge, and moved here in 1918. He was a graduate of Petersham High School and Stockbridge School of Agriculture, part of the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Coolidge was owner and operator of Coolidge Farm for many years, retiring in 1979. He enjoyed outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol. Burial will be in Ledgeville Cemetery. Calling hours will be from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Petersham Firemen's Association, c/o Dana Robinson, Box 751, Petersham, 01366. Published by the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, 23 February 1996
• Last Full Review: 14 Feb 2021

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Died:
He died at home on 10 Hardwick Road.

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• History: Albert graduated from Petersham High School on 24 June 1936 Later he graduated from the U.S. Diesel Engineering School in 1938 in Boston According to his obituary, he "retired from Pratt & Whitney in 1975. He and his family moved to Hebron from Wethersfield in 1945. He was Deacon Emeritus, former choir member, Sunday School teacher and Men?s Fellowship President of the First Congregational Church of Hebron. He also served as President of the Tolland Association United Church of Christ Layman's Fellowship and represented same in Ohio in 1957 at the original U.C.C. General Synod. Mr. Coolidge was involved in the Hebron community as chairman of the Hebron Board of Education, as an elected member of the Hebron Board of Finance and also served as Chairman of the Trustees of the Douglas Library. Since 1951 he has been a member of Wooster Lodge No. 10 A.F. & A.M. of Colchester, Conn., and served as Worshipful Master in 1958. During his retirement years in Barefoot Bay, Fla., he was an active choir member at the Roseland United Methodist Church in Roseland, Fla. He was an avid outdoorsman in early life, always a talented "fix-it" man with a special affinity for wood working, and became a golfer in his 40?s. His golf game included a hole in one in 1982 and a club championship flight winner at Barefoot Bay Golf Club in 1983."
• Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 1, while living with his parents.
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 11, while living with his parents.

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Birth:
The Delvee Reunion Records record the date of his birth as 15 December 1918.

Albert married Ruth Mae Chism on 31 Aug 1940 in Westford, Windham County, Connecticut. Ruth (daughter of Raymond Vernon Chism and Lila May Chapin) was born on 28 Sep 1918 in Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Feb 1989 in Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida; was buried on 9 Feb 1989 in Westford, Windham County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert married Florence Ethel Kastner on 31 Mar 1990 in Hebron, Tolland County, Connecticut. Florence was born on 13 Jan 1914 in New Jersey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• History: Horace graduated from Petersham High School in June. According to his obituary, "He was attending Northeastern University when he entered the service during World War II. He served in the United States Army Air Corps and earned a certificate in topographical cartography from Franklin Technical Institute before deploying to Europe. He joined the 9th Engineer Command and served in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. Upon returning from the service he returned to Northeastern University and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, graduating with honors in 1951. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma Honor Societies for excellence in engineering. Mr. Coolidge was employed at the Rodney Hunt Company for 35 years as a Mechanical Engineer, he retired in 1987. He was a charter member of the Petersham American Legion Post 415, a member of the First Congregational Parish Unitarian Church, a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Licensed Professional Engineer. Mr. Coolidge's service to his church included work on the Parish, Finance, Canvas, and Buildings and Grounds committees. He worked on many projects including ministerial searches, and the annual Levee. He was active on numerous town committees including the finance committee, planning board, town hall building committee and was a corporator of the Petersham Memorial Library.?
• Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 5, while living with his parents.
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 15, while living with his parents.
• Military: 12 Mar 1943 to 18 Nov 1945; He was in the Army Air Corp.
• Residence: 1996, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 23 Jan 2004, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 2010, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts

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Horace married Doris Hildergard Nelson on 17 Jul 1948 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Doris (daughter of John Carlson Nelson and Ebba H. Neyland) was born on 15 Apr 1928 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Apr 2012 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in East Street Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]