Annie F. WELCH: Appalachian Aristocracy

1868 - Aft 1940 (~ 72 years)

Generation: 1

Annie F. WELCH was born Mar 1868, York Co. ME; died Aft 1940, York Co. ME.

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]

Annie married Ernest L. Trafton 07 Mar 1887, Somersworth, Strafford Co. NH; divorced Bef 1919, York Co. ME. Ernest was born Mar 1864, York Co. ME. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Ethel Trafton was born 18 May 1887, York Co. ME; died Dec 1967, Portsmouth, Rockingham Co. NH.
3. Nelson Trafton was born Mar 1892, York Co. ME.
4. Russell Evans Trafton was born 26 Aug 1900, York Co. ME; died 03 Apr 1977, York Co. ME.
5. Carroll Broun Trafton was born 02 Nov 1902, York Co. ME; died 31 Jul 1979, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.
6. Berton W. Trafton was born 18 May 1904, York Co. ME; died Sep 1974, York Co. ME.
7. Morris Ray Trafton was born 02 Aug 1907, York Co. ME; died Aug 1968, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.
8. Melissa M. Trafton was born 10 Mar 1907, York Co. ME; died 08 Feb 1993, York Co. ME.
9. Lawrence Trafton was born ca 1909, York Co. ME.

Generation: 2

Ethel Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born 18 May 1887, York Co. ME; died Dec 1967, Portsmouth, Rockingham Co. NH.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel Trafton
Age: 13
Birth Date: May 1887
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1900: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Ernest Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Annie Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel L ?Rafton [Ethel L Trafton]
Age in 1910: 22
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
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: Ethel L Ramsdell
Age: 32
Birth Year: abt 1888
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Guy E Ramsdell
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Guy E Ramsdell 37
Ethel L Ramsdell 32
Kenneth T Ramsdell 5

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel L Ramsdell
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: E Guy Ramsdell
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
E Guy Ramsdell 48
Ethel L Ramsdell 43
Kenneth T Ramsdell 16
Vernon E Ramsdell 9

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel Ramsdall
Age: 52
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1888
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Portland Street
House Number: 65
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Sole Cementer, Shoe Shop
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 8
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Ernest Ramsdall 55
Ethel Ramsdall 52
Vernon Ramsdall 20

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Ethel Ramsdell
SSN: 007-09-5332
Last Residence: 03801 Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire
Born: 18 May 1887
Died: Dec 1967
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Ethel married Ernest Guy Ramsdell 27 Jun 1912, Portland, Cumberland Co. ME. Ernest was born 01 Mar 1882, Boston, Suffolk Co. MA; died Aft 1940. [Group Sheet]

Children:

10. Kenneth T. Ramsdell was born 17 Mar 1914, York Co. ME; died Jun 1972, York Co. ME.
11. Vernon E. Ramsdell was born 27 Oct 1920, York Co. ME.

Nelson Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born Mar 1892, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Nelson Trafton
Age: 8
Birth Date: Mar 1892
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1900: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Ernest Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Annie Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Nelson R ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Year: abt 1892
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: Nelson Trafton
Age: 27
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Grace Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Nelson Trafton 27
Grace Trafton 27
Olive Trafton 5
Hazel Trafton 1

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Nelson R Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1892
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Grace E Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Nelson R Trafton 38
Grace E Trafton 37
Olive N Trafton 16
Hazel M Trafton 12

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Nelson R Trafton
Age: 48
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1892
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Occupation: Department of Agriculture Field Agent; State of Maine
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $5000
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $2080
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Nelson R Trafton 48
Grace E Trafton 47
Hazel M Trafton 21

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1924
Name: Nelson R Trafton
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1924
Residence Place: Portland, Maine
Occupation: Collaborator
Spouse: Grace Trafton

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1939
Name: Nelson R Trafton
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1939
Street Address: 92 Danforth apt 2
Residence Place: Portland, Maine
Occupation: Field Agt
Spouse: Grace E Trafton

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Portland, Maine, City Directory, 1941
Name: Nelson R Trafton
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1941
Street Address: 41 Pine
Residence Place: Portland; South Portland; Cape Eliazbeth, Maine
Spouse: Grace Trafton

Nelson married Grace E. Harding 29 Jan 1913, York Co. ME. Grace was born ca 1894, Nova Scotia. [Group Sheet]

Children:

12. Olive Trafton was born ca 1915, York Co. ME.
13. Hazel Madeline Trafton was born 20 Mar 1918, York Co. ME; died 18 Nov 1990, Pinellas Co. FL.

Russell Evans Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born 26 Aug 1900, York Co. ME; died 03 Apr 1977, York Co. ME.

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]

Children:

14. Helen Barbara Trafton was born 06 Dec 1921, York Co. ME; died 21 Mar 2002, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.
15. Norma Woodward Trafton was born 06 Sep 1925, York Co. ME; died 12 Nov 2004, Rochester, Strafford Co. NH; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.
16. Chester Trafton was born 19 Dec 1926, York Co. ME; died 05 Dec 2011, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.
17. Harriet Trafton was born ca 1931, York Co. ME.

Carroll Broun Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born 02 Nov 1902, York Co. ME; died 31 Jul 1979, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Carroll B ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 7
Birth Year: abt 1903
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: Carroll Teafton [Trafton]
Age: 17
Birth Year: abt 1903
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: Carroll B Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1903
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Frances W Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Carroll B Trafton 27
Frances W Trafton 24
J A Brewster 83 [aunt]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Carroll B Trafton
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1903
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: Road Commissioner, town
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $2500
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 50
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $2000
Income Other Sources: Yes
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 [niece, servant]

Birth:
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Name: Carroll Brown Trafton
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 2 Nov 1902
Birth Place: York
Registration Place: York, York
Father: Ernest L Trafton
Mother: Anna F

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=trafton&GSiman=1&GScid=89899&GRid=120854984&

Died:
Maine Death Index, 1960-1997
Name: Carroll B Trafton
Death Date: 31 Jul 1979
Age: 76
Town: York
Certificate: 7905708

Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Carroll Trafton
SSN: 004-20-3235
Last Residence: 03909 York, York, Maine
Born: 2 Nov 1902
Died: Jul 1979
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Carroll married Frances Woodward 05 Dec 1922, Maine. [Group Sheet]

Carroll married Elizabeth H. Osgood 24 Mar 1933, Rowley, Essex Co. MA. Elizabeth was born ca 1913, Maine. [Group Sheet]

Children:

18. Norman Trafton was born ca 1934, York Co. ME.
19. Burke Trafton was born 21 May 1934, York Co. ME.
20. Marilyn Trafton was born ca 1936, York Co. ME.
21. Ethel Trafton was born ca 1937, York Co. ME.
22. Wayne Trafton was born ca 1938, York Co. ME.

Berton W. Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born 18 May 1904, York Co. ME; died Sep 1974, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Berton W ? ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 5
Birth Year: abt 1905
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: Burton W Teafton [Trafton]
Age: 15
Birth Year: abt 1905
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: Burton W Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Birth Year: abt 1905
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Christine V Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Burton W Trafton 25
Christine V Trafton 26
Betty L Trafton 6
Ruby W Trafton 5
Burton W Trafton 4
Marlin E Trafton 9 months

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Burton Trafton
Age: 35
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1905
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Goodwin Street
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Retail Bakery Salesman, own truck
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $8
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Burton Trafton 35
Christine Trafton 36
Betty Trafton 16
Ruby Trafton 15
Burton Trafton 14
Marlin Trafton 10
James Hooper 23 [brother-in-law]

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Burton Trafton
SSN: 005-05-8932
Last Residence: 03908 South Berwick, York, Maine, USA
Born: 18 May 1904
Died: Sep 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Berton married Christine Vivian Hooper 30 Nov 1922, Maine. Christine was born 29 Jul 1903, York Co. ME; died Feb 1990. [Group Sheet]

Children:

23. Betty L. Trafton was born 25 Apr 1923, York Co. ME; died 14 Jul 2003, York Co. ME.
24. Ruby W. Trafton was born 10 Aug 1924, York Co. ME; died 12 Oct 1999, York Co. ME.
25. Burton W. Trafton, Jr. was born 04 Sep 1925, York Co. ME; died 26 Apr 1990, Boston, Suffolk Co. MA.
26. Marlin Trafton was born 17 Jun 1929, York Co. ME; died 25 Dec 2006, York Co. ME.

Morris Ray Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born 02 Aug 1907, York Co. ME; died Aug 1968, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Morris R Trafton
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James J Barr [probably Ernest Guy Trafton]
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Lizzie M Barr [probably Annie Welch Trafton]
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Newbury H Welch 65
Melvina M Welch 52
Jamas J Barr 24
Lizzie M Barr 20
Morris R Trafton 3

[Note: Morris was named after Newbury and Melvina's son who later died of cancer. Newbury's daughter from his first wife, Melissa was Annie Welch who married Ernest Guy Trafton. Wonder why he was living with his grandparents and not his parents? And why he was never listed with his mother and father on any of the census?]

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Morris R Welch
Age: 12
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
James J Barr 35
Lizzie M Barr 30
Victor M Barr 9
Doris K Barr 7
Warren J Barr 6
Harold L Barr 4
Nytte E Barr 7 months
Melvina M Welch 62 [step-grandmother]
Morris R Welch 12

[His parents divorced before 1919 when his mother married Ray Hooper. For some reason he remained with Melvina Welch who was actually his step-grandmother. He began using the last name of Welch and continued to do so for the rest of his life.]

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ray M Welch
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Gladys Welch
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Ray M Welch 22
Gladys Welch 17
Melvina Welch 72 [step-grandmother]

[Evidently he has some feeling of affection or respect for Melvina for she was living with him at this time.]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Morris Ray Welch
Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Caretaker, private home
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $400
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 24
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 40
Income: $600
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Morris Ray Welch 32
Gladys Welch 27
Edna Plaisted 48 [mother-in-law]

Name:
Adopted the last name of Welch, his mother's maiden name, as he was raised by his grandfather and step-grandmother.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Welch&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=23&GScnty=1226&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=98490287&df=all&

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Morris Welch
SSN: 004-20-1478
Born: 2 Aug 1907
Died: Aug 1968
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Morris married Gladys Plaisted 27 Nov 1929, Maine. [Group Sheet]

Melissa M. Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born 10 Mar 1907, York Co. ME; died 08 Feb 1993, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Melissa M ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Year: abt 1907
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1910: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
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

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: M May Trafton
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepdaughter
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Annie F Hooker
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Household Members:
Roy D Hooker 42
Annie F Hooker 60
M May Trafton 22
Lawrence H Trafton 20

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Mellisa N King
Age: 32
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Rollinsford, Strafford, New Hampshire
Street: Dover Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rollinsford, Strafford, New Hampshire
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Philip King 34
Mellisa N King 32
Robert P King 3

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Melissa M. King
SSN: 003-16-4727
Last Residence: 03908 South Berwick, York, Maine
Born: 10 Mar 1907
Died: 8 Feb 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951)

Melissa married Phillips George King 30 Mar 1935, Dover, Strafford, NH. [Group Sheet]

Children:

27. Robert P. King was born 24 Aug 1936, Strafford Co. NH; died 23 Apr 1998.

Lawrence Trafton

(1.Annie¹) was born ca 1909, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence ?Rafton [Trafton]
Age in 1910: 6 months
Birth Year: abt 1910 [abt 1909]
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
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence H Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Stepson
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Annie F Hooker
Household Members:
Roy D Hooker 42
Annie F Hooker 60
M May Trafton 22
Lawrence H Trafton 20

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Lawrence Trafton
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Agamenticus Road South
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Institution: Hooper Howe Fratgad, 61-80
Occupation: Laster, shoe factory
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $300
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 32
Income: $480
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Lawrence Trafton 30
Margaret Trafton 31

CITY DIRECTORIES

City Directories, 1821-1989
Publication Title: Dover, New Hampshire, City Directory, 1935
Name: Lawrence H Trafton
Gender: Male
Residence Year: 1935
Street Address: 384 Central av 2
Residence Place: Dover, New Hampshire
Occupation: Shoe Wkr
Spouse: Margaret P Trafton

Lawrence married Margaret Spellman 19 Jan 1935, Maine. Margaret was born 22 Sep 1908, New Hampshire; died Jun 1975. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 3

10.

Kenneth T. Ramsdell

(2.Ethel², 1.Annie¹) was born 17 Mar 1914, York Co. ME; died Jun 1972, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Kenneth T Ramsdell
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Guy E Ramsdell
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Ethel L Ramsdell
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Kenneth T Ramsdell
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: E Guy Ramsdell
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Ethel L Ramsdell
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

Birth:
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Name: Kenneth Trafton Ramsdell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Mar 1914
Birth Place: York
Registration Place: York, York
Father: Ernest G Ramsdell
Mother: Ethel L

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Kenneth Ramsdell
SSN: 004-10-8156
Last Residence: 03906 North Berwick, York, Maine
Born: 17 Mar 1914
Died: Jun 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

11.

Vernon E. Ramsdell

(2.Ethel², 1.Annie¹) was born 27 Oct 1920, York Co. ME.

Notes:

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Vernon E Ramsdell
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1921
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: E Guy Ramsdell
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Ethel L Ramsdell
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Vernon Ramsdall
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Portland Street
House Number: 65
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Clerk, confectionery store
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 18
Income: $203
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Ernest Ramsdall 55
Ethel Ramsdall 52
Vernon Ramsdall 20

MILITARY RECORDS

World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Name: Vernon E Ramsdell
Ship, Station or Activity: LSM(R) 528
Ship Number or Designation: LSM-R 528
Muster Date: 1 Mar 1946

Birth:
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Name: Vernon Ramsdell
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 27 Oct 1920
Birth Place: York
Registration Place: York, York
Father: E Guy Ramsdell
Mother: Ethel L

Vernon married Rita M. Demers 03 May 1941, Maine. [Group Sheet]

12.

Olive Trafton

(3.Nelson², 1.Annie¹) was born ca 1915, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Olive Trafton
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1915
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Nelson Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Grace Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Canada

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Olive N Trafton
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Birth Year: abt 1914
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Nelson R Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Grace E Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Canada

13.

Hazel Madeline Trafton

(3.Nelson², 1.Annie¹) was born 20 Mar 1918, York Co. ME; died 18 Nov 1990, Pinellas Co. FL.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Hazel Trafton
Age: 1
Birth Year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Maine
Home in 1920: York, York, Maine
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Nelson Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Grace Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Canada

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Hazel M Trafton
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1918
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Nelson R Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Grace E Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Canada

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Hazel M Trafton
Age: 21
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1919
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Nelson R Trafton 48
Grace E Trafton 47
Hazel M Trafton 21

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Hazel M. Trafton
SSN: 001-36-2182
Born: 20 Mar 1918
Died: Nov 1990
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (1962-1963)

Died:
Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
Name: Hazel Madeline Trafton
Death Date: 18 Nov 1990
County of Death: Pinellas
State of Death: Florida
Age at Death: 72
Race: White
Birth Date: 20 Mar 1918

14.

Helen Barbara Trafton

(4.Russell², 1.Annie¹) was born 06 Dec 1921, York Co. ME; died 21 Mar 2002, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.

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]

15.

Norma Woodward Trafton

(4.Russell², 1.Annie¹) was born 06 Sep 1925, York Co. ME; died 12 Nov 2004, Rochester, Strafford Co. NH; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Norma W Trafton
Gender: Female
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1925
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: Norma Trafton
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st 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 [grandmother]

OBITUARY

York Weekly; 19 Nov 2004

CENTER BARNSTEAD, N.H. - Norma Woodward (Trafton) Joslyn, 79, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, N.H.

She was born in York on Jan. 25, 1925, the daughter of Russell E. and Augusta (Woodward) Trafton. She was a 1942 graduate of York High School. She worked for 38 years at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Norma had a great passion for flowers, plants and her husband?s photography. She was known for her desire to keep her Christmas tree displayed until July.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lewis Joslyn of Center Barnstead, N.H.; her son, Glenn Joslyn and his wife Beverly, of Center Barnstead, N.H.; a granddaughter, Angela Ambrose and her husband, Raymond, of Concord, N.H; her brother, Chester Trafton of York; her sister, Harriet Lawry of York; and many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the First Parish Cemetery, York Street. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society, Northeast Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, Maine, 04086 or the American Heart Association, Northeast Affiliate, 20 Speen St., Framingham, Mass. 01701. Arrangements by the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York.

Birth:
U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Norma E Trafton
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1925
Address: 2 Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY, 13459

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Norma Woodward Joslyn
Last Residence: 03225 Center Barnstead, Belknap, New Hampshire
Born: 20 Jan 1925
Died: 12 Nov 2004
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Norma married Lewis Joslyn. [Group Sheet]

Children:

28. Glenn Joslyn

16.

Chester Trafton

(4.Russell², 1.Annie¹) was born 19 Dec 1926, York Co. ME; died 05 Dec 2011, York Co. ME; was buried , First Parish Cemetery, York Village, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Chester R Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 3
Birth Year: abt 1927
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: York, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
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: Chester Trafton
Age: 13
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1927
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Household Members:
Russell E Trafton 39
Augusta Trafton 44
Norma Trafton 15
Chester Trafton 13
Harriet Trafton 9
Addie Woodward 84 [grandmother]

MILITARY RECORDS

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Chester R Trafton
Birth Year: 1928
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Maine
State of Residence: Maine
County or City: York

Enlistment Date: 23 Apr 1945
Enlistment State: Maine
Enlistment City: Portland
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private

Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Skilled occupations in building transportation equipment (except automobiles and aircraft), n.e.c.
Marital Status: Single, without dependents

OBITUARY

SeacoastOnline.com; 7 December 2011

YORK, Maine ? Chester R. Trafton, 84, of 41 Plaisted Road, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in York Hospital.

He was born Dec. 19, 1926, in York, a son of the late Russell E. and Augusta M. (Woodward) Trafton. He was a
graduate of York High School and had served in the Army during World War II.

He had worked for Henry Ruch Construction Co., the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and for Central Maine Power
before retiring. He was a member of the American Legion, St. Aspinquid Lodge and the Maine Royal Arch
Chapter. He enjoyed trains, model boats and watching the Red Sox and Bruins.

He is survived by a sister, Harriet T. Lawry, of York; two brothers-in-law, Earl B. Smith Jr. and Gene Lawry, both of
York; and nieces, nephews and cousins. His wife, Grace (Smith) Trafton, died in 2003. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Norma Joslyn and Helen Adams.

SERVICES: A funeral service for Chet will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, in the Lucas and Eaton Funeral
Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. Burial will follow in the First Parish Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.
Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Chester R Trafton
Birth Date: 19 Dec 1926
Address: 27 Plaisted Rd, York, ME, 03909 (1977)
[41 Plaisted Rd, York, ME, 03909-1615 (1989)]

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Chester R Trafton
Born: 19 Dec 1926
Died: 5 Dec 2011
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Chester married Grace G. Smith 01 Dec 1965, Maine. [Group Sheet]

17.

Harriet Trafton

(4.Russell², 1.Annie¹) was born ca 1931, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Harriet Trafton
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1931
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members:
Russell E Trafton 39
Augusta Trafton 44
Norma Trafton 15
Chester Trafton 13
Harriet Trafton 9
Addie Woodward 84 [grandmother]

Harriet married Manning Lawry 01 Jun 1963, Maine. [Group Sheet]

18.

Norman Trafton

(5.Carroll², 1.Annie¹) was born ca 1934, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Norman Trafton
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
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 [cousin, working as a servant]

19.

Burke Trafton

(5.Carroll², 1.Annie¹) was born 21 May 1934, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Burke Trafton
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
Inferred Residence in 1935: York, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: None
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 [cousin, working as a servant]

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Burke O Trafton
Birth Date: 21 May 1934
Phone Number: 938-0508
Address: 356 N Caudon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 (1992)
[2800 Neilson Way, Santa Monica, CA, 90405-4025]
[530 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90036-3131 (1993)]

20.

Marilyn Trafton

(5.Carroll², 1.Annie¹) was born ca 1936, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Marilyn Trafton
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1936
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
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 [cousin, working as a servant]

21.

Ethel Trafton

(5.Carroll², 1.Annie¹) was born ca 1937, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel Trafton
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
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 [cousin, working as a servant]

22.

Wayne Trafton

(5.Carroll², 1.Annie¹) was born ca 1938, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Wayne Trafton
Age: 2
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1938
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: York, York, Maine
Street: Chases Pond
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 [cousin, working as a servant]

23.

Betty L. Trafton

(6.Berton², 1.Annie¹) was born 25 Apr 1923, York Co. ME; died 14 Jul 2003, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty L Trafton
Gender: Female
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1924
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Map of Home: View map
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Burton W Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Christine V Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Betty Trafton
Age: 16
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Goodwin Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 3rd year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Burton Trafton 35
Christine Trafton 36
Betty Trafton 16
Ruby Trafton 15
Burton Trafton 14
Marlin Trafton 10
James Hooper 23 [uncle]

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Betty T. Hussey
SSN: 006-30-8955
Last Residence: 03908 South Berwick, York, Maine
Born: 25 Apr 1923
Died: 14 Jul 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Maine (Before 1951)

Betty married Edgar G. Hussey 03 Mar 1951, Maine. [Group Sheet]

24.

Ruby W. Trafton

(6.Berton², 1.Annie¹) was born 10 Aug 1924, York Co. ME; died 12 Oct 1999, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruby W Trafton
Gender: Female
Age: 5
Birth Year: abt 1925
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Burton W Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Christine V Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruby Trafton
Age: 15
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Goodwin Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
Household Members:
Burton Trafton 35
Christine Trafton 36
Betty Trafton 16
Ruby Trafton 15
Burton Trafton 14
Marlin Trafton 10
James Hooper 23 [uncle]

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Ruby T. Perkins
SSN: 003-12-9768
Last Residence: 03903 Eliot, York, Maine
Born: 10 Aug 1924
Died: 12 Oct 1999
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951)

Ruby married Donald E. Perkins 12 Sep 1948, Maine. [Group Sheet]

25.

Burton W. Trafton, Jr.

(6.Berton², 1.Annie¹) was born 04 Sep 1925, York Co. ME; died 26 Apr 1990, Boston, Suffolk Co. MA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Burton W Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 4
Birth Year: abt 1926
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Burton W Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Christine V Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Burton Trafton Junior
Age: 14
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1926
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Goodwin Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Household Members:
Burton Trafton 35
Christine Trafton 36
Betty Trafton 16
Ruby Trafton 15
Burton Trafton 14
Marlin Trafton 10
James Hooper 23 [uncle]

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Burton W Trafton
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1925
Address: 215 Main St, Eliot, ME, 03903

Died:
Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003
Name: Burton W Trafton
Certificate: 003105
Death Place: Boston
Death Date: 26 Apr 1990
Birth Place: Maine
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1925

26.

Marlin Trafton

(6.Berton², 1.Annie¹) was born 17 Jun 1929, York Co. ME; died 25 Dec 2006, York Co. ME.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Marlin E Trafton
Gender: Male
Age: 9 months
Birth Year: abt 1930 [abt 1929]
Birthplace: Maine
Race: White
Home in 1930: South Berwick, York, Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Burton W Trafton
Father's Birthplace: Maine
Mother's Name: Christine V Trafton
Mother's Birthplace: Maine

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Marlin Trafton
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Maine
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: South Berwick, York, Maine
Street: Goodwin Street
Inferred Residence in 1935: South Berwick, York, Maine
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 3rd grade
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Burton Trafton 35
Christine Trafton 36
Betty Trafton 16
Ruby Trafton 15
Burton Trafton 14
Marlin Trafton 10
James Hooper 23 [uncle]

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Marlin E Trafton
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1929
Address: 180 Rt 9, Berwick, ME, 03901 (1996)
[8 Jewett Ave, South Berwick, ME, 03908-1110 (1995)]
[40 Vaughans Ln, South Berwick, ME, 03908-1711]
[16 Vaughans Ln, South Berwick, ME, 03908-1711 (1993)]

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Marlin E. Trafton
Last Residence: 03908 South Berwick, York, Maine
Born: 17 Jun 1929
Died: 25 Dec 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (Before 1951)

Marlin married Joyce Peterson 28 Aug 1949, Maine. [Group Sheet]

27.

Robert P. King

(8.Melissa², 1.Annie¹) was born 24 Aug 1936, Strafford Co. NH; died 23 Apr 1998.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert P King
Age: 3
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1937
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New Hampshire
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Rollinsford, Strafford, New Hampshire
Street: Dover Street
Household Members:
Philip King 34
Mellisa N King 32
Robert P King 3

Died:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Robert P. King
SSN: 003-24-3670
Born: 24 Aug 1936
Died: 23 Apr 1998
State (Year) SSN issued: New Hampshire (1951)

Generation: 4

28. Glenn Joslyn (15.Norma³, 4.Russell², 1.Annie¹)