Helen Barbara Trafton

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Helen B Trafton
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1922
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Father's Name: Russell E Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Augusta M Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Frank P Woodward 76
Abbie H Woodward 75
Russell E Trafton 29
Augusta M Trafton 33
Helen B Trafton 8
Norma W Trafton 5
Chester R Trafton 3 years 4 months
Frank Beaver 19 [cousin]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Helen Trafton
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Niece
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Servant
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 42
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 29
Income: $116
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Carroll B Trafton 37
Elizabeth Trafton 27
Norman Trafton 6
Burke Trafton 5
Marilyn Trafton 4
Ethel Trafton 3
Wayne Trafton 2
Helen Trafton 18



Birth:
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Name: Helen Barbara Trafton
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 6 Dec 1921
Birth Place: York
Registration Place: York, York
Father: Russell E Trafton
Mother: Augusta M

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=AD&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=23&GScntry=4&GSsr=1041&GRid=43418573&

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Helen B. Adams
SSN: 005-46-3246
Last Residence: 03909 York, York, Maine
Born: 6 Dec 1921
Died: 21 Mar 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (1963)

Helen married James B. Adams 06 Dec 1941, Maine. James was born 06 Aug 1920, York Co. ME; died 10 Jan 1970, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married:
Maine, Marriages, 1892-1996
Name: Helen B Trafton
Gender: Female
Residence: York, ME
Spouse's Name: James B Adams
Spouse's Gender: Male
Spouse's Residence: York, ME
Marriage Date: 6 Dec 1941
Marriage Place: Maine, USA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Russell E ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 9
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Ernest L ?Rafton [Trafton]
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Annie F ?Rafton [Trafton]
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Russell Teafton [Trafton]
Age: 19
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Ernest L Teafton [Trafton]
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Russell E Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 29
Birth Year: abt 1901
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son-in-law
Spouse's Name: Augusta M Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Frank P Woodward 76
Abbie H Woodward 75
Russell E Trafton 29
Augusta M Trafton 33
Helen B Trafton 8
Norma W Trafton 5
Chester R Trafton 3 years 4 months
Frank Beaver 19 [grandson]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Russell E Trafton
Respondent: Yes
Age: 39
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1901
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Project Supervisor, gypsy moth project
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1500
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 55
Duration of Unemployment: 10
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 42
Income: $1373
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Russell E Trafton 39
Augusta Trafton 44
Norma Trafton 15
Chester Trafton 13
Harriet Trafton 9
Addie Woodward 84 [mother-in-law]


Birth:
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Russell Evans Trafton
County: York
State: Maine
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1900
Race: White

Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Name: Russell Evans Trafton
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 26 Aug 1900
Birth Place: York Oapwheddich
Registration Place: York, York
Father: Ernest L Trafton
Mother: Annie F

Died:
Maine Death Index, 1960-1997
Name: Russell E Trafton
Death Date: 3 Apr 1977
Age: 76
Town: York
Certificate: 7703220

Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Russell Trafton
SSN: 006-09-9331
Last Residence: 03909 York, York, Maine
Born: 26 Aug 1900
Last Benefit: 03909 York, York, Maine
Died: Apr 1977
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Russell married Augusta Mildred Woodward 03 Sep 1921, South Berwick, York Co. ME. Augusta was born 24 May 1895, York Co. ME. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Augusta M Woodward
Age: 5
Birth Date: May 1895
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1900: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Frank P Woodward
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Abbie H Woodward
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Augusta M Trafton
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1897
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Spouse's Name: Russell E Trafton
Father's Name: Frank P Woodward
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Abbie H Woodward
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Frank P Woodward 76
Abbie H Woodward 75
Russell E Trafton 29
Augusta M Trafton 33
Helen B Trafton 8
Norma W Trafton 5
Chester R Trafton 3 years 4 months
Frank Beaver 19 [nephew]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Augusta Trafton
Age: 44
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1896
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Russell E Trafton 39
Augusta Trafton 44
Norma Trafton 15
Chester Trafton 13
Harriet Trafton 9
Addie Woodward 84 [mother]

Birth:
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Name: Augusta Mildred Woodward
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 24 May 1895
Birth Place: York
Registration Place: York, York
Father: Frank P
Mother: Abbie H

Notes:

Married:
Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937
Name: Russell E Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birth Date: abt 1900
Spouse: Augusta M Woodward
Spouse Gender: Female
Spouse Age: 25
Marriage Date: 3 Sep 1921
Marriage Place: South Berwick
Registration Place: York, York, Maine, USA
Father: Ernest
Mother: Annie
Spouse Father: Frank
Spouse Mother: Abbie

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest Trafton
Age in 1870: 7
Birth Year: abt 1863
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1870: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: York
Household Members:
Alvah Trafton 40
Olive Trafton 38
Herbert Trafton 10
Ernest Trafton 7

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest L. Trafton
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1880: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Aloah H. Trafton [Alvah]
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Hive G. Trafton [Olive]
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Occupation: At Home

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest Trafton
Age: 36
Birth Date: Mar 1864
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1900: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Annie Trafton
Marriage Year: 1886
Years Married: 14
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Ernest Trafton 36
Annie Trafton 32
Ethel Trafton 13
Nelson Trafton 8

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest L ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 46
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Annie F ?Rafton [Trafton]
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Ernest L Trafton 46
Annie F Trafton 42
Ethel L Trafton 22
Nelson R Trafton 18
Russell E Trafton 9
Carroll B Trafton 7
Berton W Trafton 5
Melissa M Trafton 3
Lawrence Trafton 6 months

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest L Teafton [Trafton]
Age: 53
Birth Year: abt 1867
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Divorced
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Ernest L Trafton 53
Russell Trafton 19
Carroll Trafton 17
Burton W Trafton 15

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ernest L Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 66
Birth Year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Divorced
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Ernest L Trafton 66

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Earnest L Trafton
Age: 76
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1864
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Common Laborer, road construction
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $500
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 25
Income: $400
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Earnest L Trafton 76
Gertrude Trafton 39
Barbara Trafton 7
Evelyn Trafton 6
Eileen Trafton 2
Elizabeth Heath 15 [step-daughter]

Ernest married Annie F. WELCH 07 Mar 1887, Somersworth, Strafford Co. NH; divorced Bef 1919, York Co. ME. Annie (daughter of Newbury WELCH and Melissa Fitzgerald) was born Mar 1868, York Co. ME; died Aft 1940, York Co. ME. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Welch
Age in 1870: 1
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1870: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: York
Household Members:
Name Age
Newbury Welch 23
Melissa Welch 19
[Female] Welch 1 [Annie]

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie F. Welch
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1880: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Newbury H. Welch
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Melvina M. Welch [stepmother]
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Occupation: Domestic Servant
[Note: She evidently is employed at a young age.]

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie Trafton
Age: 32
Birth Date: Mar 1868
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1900: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ernest Trafton
Marriage Year: 1886
Years Married: 14
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Mother: number of living children: 2
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Ernest Trafton 36
Annie Trafton 32
Ethel Trafton 13
Nelson Trafton 8

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie F ?Rafton [Annie F Trafton]
Age in 1910: 42
Birth Year: abt 1868
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Ernest L ?Rafton [Trafton]
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Name Age
Ernest L Trafton 46
Annie F Trafton 42
Ethel L Trafton 22
Nelson R Trafton 18
Russell E Trafton 9
Carroll B Trafton 7
Berton W Trafton 5
Melissa M Trafton 3
Lawrence Trafton 6 months

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie F Hooper
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: North Berwick, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Roy D Hooper
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Roy D Hooper 33
Annie F Hooper 50
May M Hooper 12 [Melissa May Trafton]
Laurence H Hooper 10 [Lawrence Trafton]
Clyde C Don 27 [boarder]
Ralph Hasty 27 [boarder]
Leon Hasty 36 [boarder]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Annie F Hooper
Age: 70
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Agamenticus Road South
House Number: 26
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Institution: Hooper Howe Fratgad, 61-80
Occupation: Proprietor, Elderly People's Home
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $3000
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 70
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Annie F Hooper 70
Roy D Hooper 53
Robert Trapton 6 [grandson]
Lillian Randall 64 [maid]
Jessie Smith 53 [maid]
Earl Bennett 23 [helper]
Albert Kenney 86 [lodger in home]
Ida Maybury 83 [lodger in home]
Edrige Marble 83 [lodger in home]
Arthur Griftill 83 [lodger in home]
James A Coleman 80 [lodger in home]
Newton Russell 80 [lodger in home]
Charles Woodward 78 [lodger in home]
Walter Peavey 78 [lodger in home]
Mary Armstrong 60 [lodger in home]
Chester Downing 70 [lodger in home]
Alice Rowell 64 [lodger in home]

Notes:

Married:
New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947
Name: Annie F Welch
Marriage Date: 7 Mar 1887
Event Type: Marriage
Marriage Place: Somersworth, Strafford, New Hampshire
Birth Date: abt 1869
Birth Place: York, ME
Age: 18
Race: White
Gender: Female
Father's Name: Newbury
Mother's Name: Mellisa
Spouse Name: Ernest L Trafton
Spouse Birth Place: York, ME
Spouse Age: 22
Spouse Race: White
Spouse Gender: Male
Spouse Father's Name: Alva
Spouse Mother's Name: Olive
FHL Film Number: 1001309

Other Events:

• _UID: 52C435A3B4794D1B86D9157D76A1AB6197E1

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Newbury H Welch
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1845
Home in 1850: South Berwick, York, Maine
Gender: Male
Family Number: 342
Household Members:
Name Age
Theodore Welch 33
Keziah Welch 29
Elizabeth Welch 7
Newbury H Welch 5

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Newbury Welsh [Welch]
Age in 1860: 15
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1860: York, York, Maine
Gender: Male
Post Office: Cape Neddick
Household Members:
Theodore Welch 37
K Welch 36
Levi Welch 35 [uncle]
Newbury Welch 15
Lowell Welch 8
Mary A Welch 2

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Newbury Welch
Age in 1870: 23
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1870: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: York
Household Members:
Newbury Welch 23
Melissa Welch 19
[Female] Welch 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Newbury H. Welch
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1880: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Melvina M. Welch
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Occupation: Laborer
Household Members:
Newbury H. Welch 35
Melvina M. Welch 22
Annie F. Welch 12

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Newbury U Welch
Age: 55
Birth Date: Feb 1845
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1900: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Malvena M Welch
Marriage Year: 1876
Years Married: 24
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Newbury U Welch 55
Malvena M Welch 42
Morris N Welch 14
Lizzie M Welch 10

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Newbury H Welch
Age in 1910: 65
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Melvina M Welch
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Newbury H Welch 65
Melvina M Welch 52
James J Barr 24
Lizzie M Barr 20
Morris R Trafton 3

Newbury married Melissa Fitzgerald 06 Nov 1867, York Co. ME. Melissa was born ca 1851, Maine. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Melissa Welch
Age in 1870: 19
Birth Year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1870: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: York
Household Members:
Newbury Welch 23
Melissa Welch 19
[Female] Welch 1

Notes:

Married:
The New England Historical & Genealogical Register, 1847-2011
Name: Mr Newbury H Welch
Event Type: Marriage
Marriage Date: 6 Nov 1867
Marriage Place: York, Maine, USA
Spouse Name: Miss Malissa A Fitzgerald
Page Number: 147
Volume Number: 121