Miriam S. William

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• Census: 1880, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 36
• Census: 1900, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 56

Miriam married Henry Jefferson Baker in 1861. Henry was born in Sep 1837 in Vermont. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1880, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 5
• Religion: 5 Sep 1897, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was received into communion by a letter.; : Phillipston Methodist Church
• Census: 1900, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents. Her job was listed as a housekeeper.; : 25
• Census: 1910, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Neva married Detroit Grant Shepardson on 30 Sep 1908 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Detroit (son of Lorenzo Pike Shepardson and Ann Eliza Newton (nee Stacy)) was born on 16 May 1867 in Warwick, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Feb 1937 in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Lower Cemetery, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1910, Northfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 1, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 10, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She and her family were living with her parents.
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1966, San Diego, San Diego County, California
• Residence: 1967, San Diego, San Diego County, California; San Diego, California, Suburban Directory, 1967

Ruth married Percy John Dunican on 21 Mar 1928 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Percy (son of Frank L. Dunican and Flora Sylvester) was born on 3 May 1908 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Feb 1988 in San Diego County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is recorded, age 8, while living with his parents.
• Census: 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 18, while living with his parents. He is listed as a laborer on the State Roads.
• Residence: 1935, Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 1936, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Census: 1940, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was a truck driver in road construction.; : 28; Address:
  Lincoln Road
• Military: say 1943; Victor served in the Massachusetts State Guard during World War II.
• Residence: 1994, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
  Blakle Corner Road
• Obituary: 24 Feb 1996; Victor G. Shepardson, 84, of 50 Blake Corner Road, a longtime press operator, selectman and civic leader, died yesterday in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Betty J. (McAdams) Shepardson; two daughters, Helen M. Rochon of Winchendon and Pauline J. Plotkin of Athol; two sisters, Velma Bryant and Adenia Keenan, both of Barre; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. He was born in Phillipston, son of Detroit G. and Neva M. (Baker) Shepardson. He served in the Massachusetts State Guard during World War II. Mr. Shepardson was a press operator at Gardner Tool & Stamping Co. in Gardner, where he worked for 30 years. He retired in 1983. He began his career as a woodworker at Mason & Parker in South Royalston and later worked for the Phillipston Highway Department. He also worked on construction of the Birch Hill Dam in Royalston. He later worked at Collier-Keyworth Co. and O.W. Seibert Co., both in Gardner. After that, he owned and operated the only school bus in Phillipston from 1947-52. Mr. Shepardson was a co-founder of the Phillipston Fire Department and was instrumental in construction of the original fire station. He was also a call firefighter. He served for 12 years on the Board of Selectmen and also served on the Building Committee for the Phillipston Center School. He was a member of the Cancer Support Group at Athol Memorial Hospital for 13 years and was one of the group's original members. He was an avid gardener. 24 February 1996 - Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Buried:
Keenan (s251) states he was buried in the Lower Cemetery, Phillipston, Massachusetts.

Victor married Rachael Elsie Mantyhargie on 21 Jun 1936 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Rachael (daughter of John Mantyhargie and Elsie Kivikankare) was born on 16 Aug 1913 in Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Aug 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victor married Elizabeth J. "Betty" McAdams on 01 Jul 1955 in Fitzwilliam, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. Elizabeth was born about 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 6, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 17, while living with her parents.
• Residence: 1934, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
  1652 Main Street
• Residence: 1935, Carrol County, New Hampshire
• Census: 1940, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 27; Address:
  Summer Street
• Residence: 1996, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 17 Sep 1996; BARRE - Velma (Shepardson) Bryant, 83, of 46B Kendall St., a retired high school cook, died yesterday in Quaboag Nursing Home, West Brookfield, after an illness. She leaves her husband of 63 years, Merton E. Bryant; three sons, Bruce S. Bryant of Oklahoma City, Douglas E. Bryant of Cleveland and Raymond A. Bryant of Barre; a sister, Stella E. Keenan of Barre; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. A brother, Victor Shepardson of Phillipston, died last February. Born in Phillipston, daughter of Detroit and Neva (Baker) Shepardson, she lived most of her life in Barre. She graduated from Athol High School. Mrs. Bryant worked for 10 years at Barre Wool Combing Co. and then worked at several area restaurants. Later, she was a pastry cook at Barre High School, retiring in 1975. She was a member of Barre Congregational Church. 17 September 1996 Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Died:
The SSDI has her death date as 15 September 1996.

Velma married Merton Ellis Bryant on 8 Jun 1933 in Rochester, Strafford County, New Hampshire. Merton (son of Almon Hart Bryant and Nellie Mildred Ellis) was born on 30 Apr 1914 in Eaton Carrol County, New Hampshire; died on 5 May 1998 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 3, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 13, while living with her parents.
• Census: 1940, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : 23; Address:
  Summer Street
• Residence: 1996, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 27 Sep 2007; VENICE, FL Stella Adenia Keenan (91), passed away in Venice, Florida Thursday, Sept 20th. Prior to moving to Florida and being cared for by Jacqueline Bryant, Adenia was a long time resident of Barre, MA. Adenia was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, John (Jack) Keenan. She is not survived by either of her parents nor her five brothers and sisters. Although she had no children, she was a strong influence in the lives of her nephews: Douglas Bryant of Florida, Bruce Bryant and Raymond Bryant (both deceased), Walter Hood of NH and Bob Ford of Florida. She left many grand nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. Born in Phillipston, MA, Adenia spent her early years on the Baker farm and graduated from Athol High School. After marrying and moving to Barre, Adenia spent many years working at the Barre Wool Combing Co. until it closed in the 1970s. In addition to working, Adenia was a member of the Barre Congregational Church and very involved in the Lady's Auxiliary for the American Legion Post 2 for 59 years. While with the Auxiliary, Adenia held many offices including the presidency. Adenia enjoyed her time with the Auxiliary and took great pride in marching in the Memorial Day parades and the placing of the wreaths on the various war memorials. Adenia enjoyed attending all of the sporting events of her nieces and nephews in Barre as well as the Barre Community Band Concerts. She also enjoyed hosting the Keenan family deer hunting parties every fall. Most of all, she will be missed as the hub for all family news. With her manual typewriter she wrote hundreds of letters each year updating family and friends on local news and gossip.

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• Census: 1930, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, as a new born, while living with his parents and grandparents.
• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 10, while living with his parents.
• Military: say 1943; He was in the service during World War II.
• Residence: 1967, San Diego, San Diego County, California
• Residence: 1992, La Mesa, San Diego County, California

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Donald married Ann Batchelor [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arline married Virgil Joseph Duguay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 2
• Residence: 1965, Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
  57 Green Street
• Obituary: say 20 Apr 2014; "Richard W. Dunican, age 76, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 following extended heath complications. He was born March 10, 1938 in Gardner, Massachusetts, the son of Percy and Ruth (Shepardson) Dunican. Following graduation from Athol High School, Richard received x-ray technician training from Greenfield Hospital in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Although he was born in Massachusetts he moved to California where he was married to Mary Dubriske, a Gardner Massachusetts girl, on Sept. 7, 1957 in Lakeside, California. Richard excelled in his chosen career as an X-ray Technician, first in the aviation field and later in the medical industry, eventually retiring as a Senior Tech in 1999 from Kaiser Permanente Hospital in San Diego. They lived in California for 45 years before they relocated to Monroe, Wis., in 2007 and Madison in 2010. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Monroe, Wis. He loved to bowl and won many trophies with his Kaiser Bowling Team. He also liked to play on their volleyball team as well. Richard had quite a sense of humor. He enjoyed camping with his family and spending his vacations at Avila Beach, as well as going to Las Vegas to play the machines with his wife. He loved to play cards with his parents and family, continuing the traditions with his children and grandchildren. He coached little league with his sons in California. Richard also liked to watch and attend sporting events of all kinds. But what meant the most to him was his love for God and family. Richard is survived by his wife, Mary; three children, Daniel (Lorraine) Dunican of Monroe, Suzette (Christopher) Lenhart of Madison, and Jetta (Richard) Newman of Monroe; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Leonard (Joan) Dunican and David Dunican; sister, Arline Duguay; a sister-in-law, Ann Dunican; and many nieces, nephews and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ray; a daughter, Therese; a brother, Donald Dunican; two sisters, Kathy Truehart and Phyllis Dunican; and a brother-in-law, Virgil Duguay. A celebration of Richard's life will be held at OAK PARK PLACE, 718 Juniper Dr. Madison on Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with cake following at Suzette's house, 202 Rustic Dr., Madison."

Richard married Mary Edwina Margaret Dubriske [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Patricia Newcomb [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Gloria last name unknown [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Linda Rivers. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Joan C. Pesta [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1996, Lakeside, San Diego County, California; Address:
  12740 Laurel Street
  Unit 407

Kathleen married Carl Paul Truehart on 22 Jan 1966 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, and was divorced in Dec 1976 in San Diego County, California. Carl was born on 13 May 1947 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Sep 2001 in East Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1940, Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded while living with her parents.; : 3; Address:
  Lincoln Road
• Graduation: 1958, Fitchburg, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She graduated from Fitchburg State Teachers College.
• Residence: 1996, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Obituary: 18 Dec 2019; BALDWINVILLE- Helen Rochon of Baldwinville, died Monday, December 16, at Alliance Health of Baldwinville. During all her years, Helen’s prime motivation was to be the best mother and homemaker that she could be; and she was just that. She was always a supporter of every activity that her children were involved in and that was true even into old age. Her children and later her church were her clear objectives for living and yet she made room for her dear friends. She will be missed by all of her family and friends as she moves into a better place. Married on November 22, 1958, to Rolland Rochon, they raised four children: Deborah, Paul, Glenn and Daniel. They are now Debby Knott and husband Bill of Laurel, MD. ; Their sons, Evan Knott and wife, Lauren, Brady Knott and wife, Meagan and great grandson, Henry. Paul and his wife, Barbara of Wrentham, MA and their daughters, Kori Bucci and husband Jeremy, and Jill Deveu and her husband, Frank. Sons Glenn and Daniel live in Worcester, MA. She also leaves her beloved sister, Pauline and husband, Dick. They have two sons, Gregory and partner, Lisa, and Erik and wife, Heather and 2 nephews, Tyler and Gavin and niece, Alisa. A sole surviving aunt, Elma Pont, thirteen years her senior of Miami was one of her favorites. Her stepmother, Betty Davidson of Phillipston also survives her. Helen graduated from Fitchburg State Teachers College in 1958. She taught grade 2 at Ellen Bigelow School in Athol for one year until her family came along. For a couple of years afterward she tutored privately. She was a devoted member of the Gardner Seventh Day Adventist Church since 1978 and held varied jobs within the church system. Dementia crippled her starting in 2014, which severely limited her, until she had to enter the nursing home at the Alliance Health system of Baldwinville MA in November of 2018. She will be sorely missed by all. The funeral will be held Friday, December 20, at 11:00 A.M. at the Gardner Seventh Day Adventist Church, 100 Colony Road, Westminster. Burial will be private. Mack Family Funeral Homes, Lamoureux-Smith & Poliks Chapel, 105 Central St., Gardner, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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[Clan of Lucy, Tribe of Hannah]

Helen married Rolland F. Rochon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Roger E. Ruchford [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Richard M. Plotkin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1940, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 5; Address:
  Summer Street
• Military: 23 Nov 1953 to 31 Jul 1975; He spent 21½ years in the Air Force. He served three separate enlistments. The were: Enlistment Date 1: 23 Nov 1953 Release Date 1: 22 Nov 1957 Enlistment Date 2: 6 Jan 1958 Release Date 2: 5 Jan 1970 Enlistment Date 3: 6 Jan 1974 Release Date 3: 31 Jul 1975
• Residence: 1993, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; Address:
  6600 Newman Drive
• Residence: Feb 1996, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
• Residence: 2000, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
• Obituary: 13 Jun 2000, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; "BRYANT Bruce Shepardson passed away June 10, 2000 at home, after a courageous battle with Brain Cancer. He was born April 20, 1935 in Snowville, New Hampshire. He grew up in Barre, Massachusetts and after graduating high school, served 22 years in the USAF. After retiring from the Air Force, he started his second career in Real Estate and Mortgage Banking. Bruce received his Associate in Arts degree from Yuba College in Maryville, California. He is preceded in death by his parents Merton andVelmaBryant of Barre, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife LaDonna; three sons: Douglas Bryant of Tokyo, Japan, David Bryant of Sacramento, California & Darrell Bryant of Elkhorn, Nebraska; two stepdaugh ters: Tyler Thomas of Bethany & Amber Clair of Edmond, twelve grandchildren: Michael, Lindsey & Craig Bryant of Palm Harbor, Florida, Jeff Bryant of Tokyo, Japan, Amanda Bryant of Libertyville, Illinois, Sarah, Melissa, Sam & Daniel Bryant of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Cory & Casey Clair of Edmond &Matthew Bruce Bryant of Sacramento, California; two brothers: Douglas Bryant of Florida and Raymond Bryant of Barre, Massachusetts and one aunt: Dena Keenan of Barre, Massachusetts. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at Chapel of the Cross at Church of the Servant, United Methodist Church." - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: The Daily Oklahoman, 13 June 2000

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Birth:
That part of Eaton, called Snowville.

[Clan of Lucy, Tribe of Hannah]

Bruce married Lou Ellen Rushing [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LaDonna S. Core. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married Suzanne Gariepy [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Douglas married Nancy Elizabeth Broadhurst [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 2000, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts
• Residence: 2004, Venice, Sarasota County, Florida
• Obituary: 13 Jun 2004; "VENICE, FL Raymond A. Bryant, 58 of 155 Braemar Ave, Venice FL, died on Sunday, June 13th following a battle with cancer. Ray lived in Barre, MA for 55 years prior to moving to Florida. He leaves his wife of 23 years, Jacqueline H. Bryant; his brother Doug A. Bryant and Aunt Stella Adenia Keenan, all of Florida; his three children, Michael Bryant and Amanda Bryant of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts and Trevor Bryant of Marysville, WA; three stepsons George Taylor III, David Taylor and Jason Taylor; a foster daughter GeriLynne Wood, 9 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was born in Barre. He was predeceased by his parents, Merton and Velma Bryant as well as his brother Bruce Bryant. He graduated from Worcester State College with honors with a degree in Mathematics. He worked at the Ware Foundry most of his life before retiring to Florida. He loved golf, country line dancing and competing in triathalons. His Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 22, at 11:00 am at the Barre Congregational Church, Park Street, Barre. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of SW Florida, 220 Wexford Blvd., Venice Fl, 34293." Worcester Telegram & Gazette (MA) - Sunday, June 20, 2004

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Birth:
His obituary states he was born in Barre, Massachusetts.

[Clan of Lucy, Tribe of Hannah]

Raymond married Sherrie Anne Klein [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Jacqueline H> [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]