Bertha M. WELCH

Female 1901 - Aft 1940  (39 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Bertha M. WELCH was born 25 May 1901, Luzerne Co. PA (daughter of George WELCH and Mary Catherine Rood); died Aft 1940, Pennsylvania.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bertha M Welch
    Age in 1910: 9
    Birth Year: abt 1901
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1910: Hunlock, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: George H Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Name: Mary C Welch
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bertha Welch
    Age: 19
    Birth Year: abt 1901
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1920: Courtdale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: George Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Name: Mary Welch
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bertha Norquest
    Gender: Female
    Age: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: John E Norquest
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Household Members:
    John E Norquest 49
    Bertha Norquest 28
    Thomas E Norquest 8
    Bernice Norquest 6
    Elsie Norquest 2 months

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: Bertha Norquest
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 39
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Home in 1940: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Street: East Clay Street
    House Number: 338
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    John Norquest 59
    Bertha Norquest 39
    Thomas Norquest 18
    Bernicer Norquest 16
    George Welch 83 [father]

    PUBLIC RECORDS

    City Directories, 1821-1989
    Publication Title: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1933
    Name: Bertha M Norquest
    Gender: Female
    Residence Year: 1933
    Street Address: 867 Anthracite av K
    Residence Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Spouse: John E Norquest

    City Directories, 1821-1989
    Publication Title: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, City Directory, 1937
    Name: Bertha M Norquest
    Gender: Female
    Residence Year: 1937
    Street Address: 44
    Residence Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Spouse: John E Norquest





    Birth:
    Public Records Index, Volume 2
    Name: Bertha Norquest
    Birth Date: 25 May 1901
    Address: 250 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA, 17602-1940

    Bertha married John Norquist. John was born 15 Jul 1880, Sweden; died Aft 1940, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Thomas E. Norquist was born 04 Aug 1921, Luzerne Co. PA; died 03 Oct 1999, Chemung Co. NY; was buried , Woodlawn National Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung Co. NY.
    2. Bernice Norquist was born 14 Mar 1924, Luzerne Co. PA; died 10 May 2008, Lancaster Co. PA; was buried , Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. PA.
    3. Elsie Norquist was born ca 1930, Luzerne Co. PA; died Bef 1940, Luzerne Co. PA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George WELCH was born 12 May 1858, Pennsylvania (son of Horace Moody WELCH and Margaret Kibler); died Aft 1940, Lancaster Co. PA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welsh [Welch]
    Age: 21
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1880: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary Welsh [Welch]
    Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts [Maine]
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Occupation: Farm Laborer
    Household Members:
    George Welch 21
    Mary Welch 21
    Lizzie Welch 3
    Charles Welch 9 months
    Abigal Gibler 73

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: George H Welch
    Age: 46
    Birth Date: May 1854
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1900: Fairmount, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary C Welch
    Marriage Year: 1874
    Years Married: 26
    Father's Birthplace: Maine
    Mother's Birthplace: Maine [Pennsylvania]
    Household Members:
    George H Welch 46
    Mary C Welch 44
    Elizabeth E Welch 22
    Charles F Welch 20
    Bessie V Welch 15
    Franklin Welch 12
    Bruce Welch 9
    Horace M Welch 7
    Willard Welch 5
    Elmer A Welch 1
    Rosa V Welch 1

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: George H Welsh [Welch]
    Age in 1910: 51
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1910: Hunlock, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary C Welsh [Welch]
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania [Maine]
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Household Members:
    George H Welch 51
    Mary C Welch 49
    Bruce C Welch 18
    Horace M Welch 16
    Willard A Welch 14
    Aaron E Welch 11
    Bertha M Welch 9
    Mary L Welch 6

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Age: 67
    Birth Year: abt 1853
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1920: Courtdale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Mary Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts [Maine]
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    George Welch 67
    Mary Welch 66
    Charles Welch 40 [49]
    Frank Welch 33
    Bruce Welch 30
    Horace Welch 28
    Willard Welch 24
    Elizabeth Welch 43
    Bertha Welch 19
    Pearl Welch 11 [niece]
    Carrie Welch 30
    Lois Welch 10 [granddaughter]
    Eleanor Welch 7 [granddaughter]
    Woodward Welch 6 [grandson]

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: George H Welch
    Gender: Male
    Age: 71
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Mary K Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts [Maine]
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Household Members:
    George H Welch 71
    Mary K Welch 71
    Williard A Welch 31
    Margret K Welch 11 [granddaughter]

    1940 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Age: 83
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1857
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Relation to Head of House: Father-in-law
    Home in 1940: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Street: East Clay Street
    House Number: 338
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Household Members:
    John Norquest 59
    Bertha Norquest 39
    Thomas Norquest 18
    Bernicer Norquest 16
    George Welch 83

    Died:
    not confirmed, assumption based on 1940 census.

    George married Mary Catherine Rood. Mary was born Dec 1855, Luzerne Co. PA; died Aft 1930, Luzerne Co. PA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Catherine Rood was born Dec 1855, Luzerne Co. PA; died Aft 1930, Luzerne Co. PA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary C Rood
    Age in 1860: 7 months
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1860: Union, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Muhlenberg
    Household Members:
    Ira Rood 32
    Rebecca A Rood 31
    Zeba Rood 8
    Sarah E Rood 5
    John Rood 4
    Mary C Rood 7 months

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary Welsh [Welch]
    Age: 21
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1880: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George Welsh [Welch]
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    George Welsh 21
    Mary Welsh 21
    Lizzie Welsh 3
    Charles Welsh 9 months
    Abigal Gibler 73

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary C Welch
    Age: 44
    Birth Date: Dec 1855
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1900: Fairmount, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George H Welch
    Marriage Year: 1874
    Years Married: 26
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother: number of living children: 8
    Mother: How many children: 10
    Occupation: View on Image
    Household Members:
    George H Welch 46
    Mary C Welch 44
    Elizabeth E Welch 22
    Charles F Welch 20
    Bessie V Welch 15
    Franklin Welch 12
    Bruce Welch 9
    Horace M Welch 7
    Willard Welch 5
    Elmer A Welch 1
    Rosa V Welch 1

    1910 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary C Welsh [Welch]
    Age in 1910: 49
    Birth Year: abt 1861
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1910: Hunlock, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George H Welsh [Welch]
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Household Members:
    George H Welch 51
    Mary C Welch 49
    Bruce C Welch 18
    Horace M Welch 16
    Willard A Welch 14
    Aaron E Welch 11
    Bertha M Welch 9
    Mary L Welch 6

    1920 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary Welch
    Age: 66
    Birth Year: abt 1854
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1920: Courtdale, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    George Welch 67
    Mary Welch 66
    Charles Welch 40 [49]
    Frank Welch 33
    Bruce Welch 30
    Horace Welch 28
    Willard Welch 24
    Elizabeth Welch 43
    Bertha Welch 19
    Pearl Welch 11 [niece]
    Carrie Welch 30
    Lois Welch 10 [granddaughter]
    Eleanor Welch 7 [granddaughter]
    Woodward Welch 6 [grandson]

    1930 United States Federal Census
    Name: Mary K Welch
    Gender: Female
    Age: 71
    Birth Year: abt 1859
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Salem, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Spouse's Name: George H Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Household Members:
    George H Welch 71
    Mary K Welch 71
    Willard A Welch 31
    Margret K Welch 11

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth (Lizzie) WELCH was born Jun 1877, Luzerne Co. PA; died Aft 1920.
    2. Charles Francis WELCH was born 05 Oct 1879, Luzerne Co. PA; died 22 May 1963, Lancaster Co. PA; was buried , Beechhaven Cemetery, Beechaven, Lancaster Co. PA.
    3. Bessie V. WELCH was born 1885, Luzerne Co. PA.
    4. Thomas Franklin WELCH was born 24 Oct 1887, Luzerne Co. PA; died Oct 1966, Lycoming Co. PA.
    5. Bruce Clark WELCH was born 10 Jan 1890, Luzerne Co. PA; died 07 Jul 1966, Chester Co. PA; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co. PA.
    6. Horace WELCH was born 24 Apr 1892, Luzerne Co. PA; died 28 Mar 1962, Columbia Co. PA; was buried , Summer Hill Cemetery, Berwick, Columbia Co. PA.
    7. Willard WELCH was born 28 Feb 1896, Luzerne Co. PA; died 01 Jun 1965, Luzerne Co. PA; was buried , Sorber Cemetery, Shickshinny, Luzerne Co. PA.
    8. Elmer Aaron WELCH was born Dec 1898, Luzerne Co. PA.
    9. 1. Bertha M. WELCH was born 25 May 1901, Luzerne Co. PA; died Aft 1940, Pennsylvania.
    10. Mary L. WELCH was born ca 1904, Luzerne Co. PA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Horace Moody WELCH was born Oct 1837, Shapleigh, York Co. ME (son of George WELCH and Elizabeth (Betsey) RUSSELL); died 28 Sep 1905, Luzerne Co. PA; was buried , Forty Fort Cemetery, Forty Fort, Luzerne Co. PA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2FB1B4E31F4F4B65B8CC2902DD6C6CCBC4B1

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Horace M Welch
    Age: 12
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1850: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 83
    Household Members:
    George Welch 45
    Betsey Welch 45
    Otis R Welch 18
    Emily A Welch 16
    Charles W Welch 14
    Horace M Welch 12
    Keziah Welch 9
    Jane Welch 7
    Alvah Welch 5
    John C Welch 2
    Joseph R Welch 2

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Horace Welsh
    Age: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1838
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1880: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Margaret Welsh
    Father's Birthplace: Maine
    Mother's Birthplace: Maine
    Occupation: Laborer
    Household Members:
    Horace Welsh 42
    Margaret Welsh 39
    Charles Welsh 15
    Ulysess Welsh 12
    Earl Welsh 6 months

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Horus Welsh [Horace]
    Age: 62
    Birth Date: Oct 1837
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1900: Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Margarit Welsh [Margaret]
    Marriage Year: 1858
    Years Married: 42
    Father's Birthplace: Maine
    Mother's Birthplace: Maine
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Horace Welsh 62
    Margaret Welsh 59
    Grant Welsh 38
    Earl Welsh 19
    Eliza J Welsh 26 [daughter-in-law]
    Hattie E Welsh 3 [granddaughter]
    Agness Welsh 2 [granddaughter]
    Grace Welsh 4 months [granddaughter]

    MILITARY RECORDS

    1890 Veterans Schedules
    Veteran's Name: Horace M Welch
    Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Year enlisted: 1865
    Year discharged: 1865
    Rank: Private
    Company: D
    Regiment or vessel: 143rd PA
    Length of Service: 25 Feb 1865 to 12 Jun 1865; 3 months 17 days

    Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934
    Name: Horace Welch
    State Filed: Pennsylvania
    Unit: D 143 PA
    Widow: Margaret Welch


    Birth:
    DOB from 1900 census

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=WELC&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=40&GScntry=4&GSsr=481&GRid=44356643&

    Horace married Margaret Kibler. Margaret was born Jun 1840, Cambria Co. PA; died May 1911, Luzerne Co. PA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Kibler was born Jun 1840, Cambria Co. PA; died May 1911, Luzerne Co. PA.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margaret Kibler
    Age: 9
    Birth Year: abt 1841
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1850: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 355
    Household Members:
    Jacob Kibler 47
    Cathrine Kibler 46
    Joseph Kibler 23
    Elizabeth Kibler 21
    Martha Kibler 19
    John Kibler 17
    Mary Kibler 15
    Nancy Kibler 13
    Sarah Kibler 11
    Margaret Kibler 9
    Thomas Kibler 7
    Levi Kibler 4
    Mary Branthoover 22

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margaret Welsh [Welch]
    Age: 39
    Birth Year: abt 1841
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1880: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Horace Welsh [Welch]
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Occupation: Keeping House
    Household Members:
    Horace Welch 42
    Margaret Welch 39
    Charles Welch 15
    Ulysess Welch 12
    Earl Welch 6 months

    1900 United States Federal Census
    Name: Margarit Welsh [Margaret]
    Age: 59
    Birth Date: Jun 1840
    Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Home in 1900: Lehman, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Horus Welsh [Horace]
    Marriage Year: 1858
    Years Married: 42
    Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
    Mother: number of living children: 4
    Mother: How many children: 6
    Household Members:
    Horace Welsh 62
    Margaret Welsh 59
    Grant Welsh 38
    Earl Welsh 19
    Eliza J Welsh 26 [daughter-in-law]
    Hattie E Welsh 3 [granddaughter]
    Agness Welsh 2 [granddaughter]
    Grace Welsh 4 months [granddaughter]

    Birth:
    1840 census shows her father Jacob being in
    White, Cambria Co. PA

    Children:
    1. 2. George WELCH was born 12 May 1858, Pennsylvania; died Aft 1940, Lancaster Co. PA.
    2. Charles WELCH was born ca 1865, Luzerne Co. PA.
    3. Ulyssees Grant WELCH was born Feb 1867, Luzerne Co. PA; died Aft 1940.
    4. Earl WELCH was born Nov 1880, Luzerne Co. PA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George WELCH was born 4 Dec 1804, Shapleigh, York Co. ME (son of Abraham WELCH and Ada PERKINS); died 6 Nov 1880, Shapleigh, York Co. ME.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B8BF74AE0F8746ED83F89E5CA862B3E478E1

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1830 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 6
    Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 6

    1840 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
    Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
    Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
    Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1
    Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
    Schools - No. of Scholars (Pri/Comm): 5
    Free White Persons - Under 20: 6
    Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
    Total Free White Persons: 8
    Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 8

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Age: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1850: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 83
    Household Members:
    George Welch 45
    Betsey Welch 45
    Otis R Welch 18
    Emily A Welch 16
    Charles W Welch 14
    Horace M Welch 12
    Keziah Welch 9
    Jane Welch 7
    Alvah Welch 5
    John C Welch 2
    Joseph R Welch 2

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Age in 1860: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1860: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Acton
    Household Members:
    Otis R Welch 28
    Charity Welch 28
    George Welch 55
    Betsey Welch 55
    Alvah Welch 15
    John Welch 12
    Joseph Welch 12
    Emely Welch 25
    Jane Welch 17

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Geo Welch
    Age in 1870: 65
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1870: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Shapleigh
    Value of real estate: View Image
    Household Members:
    Otis R Welch 38
    Charity Welch 38
    Leo Welch 65
    Betsy Welch 65
    Fred Emmons 15
    N Louisa Duncan 13

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: George Welch
    Age: 74
    Birth Year: abt 1806
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1880: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Betsey Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Maine
    Mother's Birthplace: Maine
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    George Welch 74
    Betsey Welch 74
    Otis R. Welch 48
    Charity Welch 49

    George married Elizabeth (Betsey) RUSSELL 30 Sep 1827, Shapleigh, York Co. ME. Elizabeth (daughter of Clement RUSSELL and Nancy WARREN) was born Abt 1805, Alfred, York Col, ME; died 6 Feb 1888, Lowell, Middlesex Co. MA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth (Betsey) RUSSELL was born Abt 1805, Alfred, York Col, ME (daughter of Clement RUSSELL and Nancy WARREN); died 6 Feb 1888, Lowell, Middlesex Co. MA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4D4668613DA34CE8802F6E88283BD5EF3CF3

    Notes:

    Had 13 children. dob estimated from 1850 census.

    BETSEY, b. Alfred ca 1805 (1850 census), d. 6 Feb 1888 (GS); m. Shapleigh 30 Sept 1827 (VR) GEORGE WELCH, b. Shapleigh 4 Dec 1804 (GS), son of Abraham and Ada (Perkins) Welch, d. Shapleigh 6 Nov 1880, aged 75-2-11 (GS). They had 13 children, the first named Nancy. Except for Nancy, Ellen Keziah, Benjamin F. and Joseph R. Welch, there are no other Russell names. [See Early Families of Shapleigh and Acton, Maine, p. 726.by Fred R. Boyle

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 United States Federal Census
    Name: Betsey Welch
    Age: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1850: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 83
    Household Members:
    George Welch 45
    Betsey Welch 45
    Otis R Welch 18
    Emily A Welch 16
    Charles W Welch 14
    Horace M Welch 12
    Keziah Welch 9
    Jane Welch 7
    Alvah Welch 5
    John C Welch 2
    Joseph R Welch 2

    1860 United States Federal Census
    Name: Betsey Welch
    Age in 1860: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1860: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Acton
    Household Members:
    Otis R Welch 28
    Charity Welch 28
    George Welch 55
    Betsey Welch 55
    Alvah Welch 15
    John Welch 12
    Joseph Welch 12
    Emely Welch 25
    Jane Welch 17

    1870 United States Federal Census
    Name: Betsy Welch
    Age in 1870: 65
    Birth Year: abt 1805
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1870: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Shapleigh
    Household Members:
    Otis R Welch 38
    Charity Welch 38
    Geo Welch 65
    Betsy Welch 65
    Fred Emmons 15
    N Louisa Duncan 13

    1880 United States Federal Census
    Name: Betsey Welch
    Age: 74
    Birth Year: abt 1806
    Birthplace: Maine
    Home in 1880: Shapleigh, York, Maine
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: George Welch
    Father's Birthplace: Maine
    Mother's Birthplace: Maine
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    George Welch 74
    Betsey Welch 74
    Otis R. Welch 48 [son]
    Charity Welch 49 [daughter-in-law]


    Died:
    Massachusetts, Death Records, 1841-1915
    Name: Betsey Welch
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: abt 1806
    Birth Place: Alfred, ME
    Death Date: 6 Feb 1888
    Death Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    Age at Death: 82
    Father: Clement
    Mother: Nancy Russell
    Cause of death: paralysis

    Children:
    1. Otis R. WELCH was born Jan 1832, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 25 Jul 1911, Shapleigh, York Co. ME.
    2. Emily A. WELCH was born 1834, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 20 Jan 1902, Shapleigh, York Co. ME.
    3. Charles Warren WELCH was born 05 Aug 1836, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 24 Jun 1910, San Francisco, CA; was buried , Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co. CA.
    4. 4. Horace Moody WELCH was born Oct 1837, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 28 Sep 1905, Luzerne Co. PA; was buried , Forty Fort Cemetery, Forty Fort, Luzerne Co. PA.
    5. Keziah Ellen WELCH was born 1841, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died Mar 1899, Luzerne Co. PA; was buried , Vine Street Cemetery, Hazleton, Luzerne Co. PA.
    6. Louisa Jane WELCH was born 20 Mar 1842, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 27 Jul 1913, Gloucester, Essex Co. MA; was buried , Locust Grove, Rockport, Essex County, MA.
    7. Alvah WELCH was born 1845, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 03 May 1893, Freeland, Luzerne Co. PA; was buried , Vine Street Cemetery, Hazleton, Luzerne Co. PA.
    8. Benjamin F. WELCH was born 1847, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died Dec 1849.
    9. John C. WELCH was born 1847, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 31 Aug 1869, Lowell, Middlesex Co. MA.
    10. Joseph R. WELCH was born ca 1849, Shapleigh, York Co. ME; died 26 Feb 1888, Lowell, Middlesex Co. MA.