2652. Albert Langworthy SAUNDERS (William Franklin SAUNDERS , Sarah Marie STANTON , Lydia Ann NYE , Sarah SAUNDERS , Lydia CRANDALL , James CRANDALL , Peter CRANDALL , Mary BABCOCK , James , James ) was born 3 Apr 1878 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. He died 11 Dec 1972 in Medway, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.

Albert married Mertie CROWELL, daughter of Azariah Foster CROWELL and Mercy ALLEN, on 12 Sep 1906 in Woods Hole, Barnstable Co., Massachusetts.

2654. Susan Belle SAUNDERS (James Aldridge SAUNDERS , Sarah Marie STANTON , Lydia Ann NYE , Sarah SAUNDERS , Lydia CRANDALL , James CRANDALL , Peter CRANDALL , Mary BABCOCK , James , James ) was born 2 Nov 1892 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. She died Nov 1988 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island.

Susan married Clarence Vernon BEEBE, son of Delos E. BEEBE and Helen M. MC INTIRE, on 1 Nov 1917 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. Clarence was born 2 Sep 1881 in Brookfield, Madison Co., New York. He died 21 Nov 1957 in Orange, New Haven Co., Connecticut.

2655. Emma Marguerite SAUNDERS (James Aldridge SAUNDERS , Sarah Marie STANTON , Lydia Ann NYE , Sarah SAUNDERS , Lydia CRANDALL , James CRANDALL , Peter CRANDALL , Mary BABCOCK , James , James ) was born 8 Nov 1895 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. She died 3 Oct 1971 in Utica, Oneida Co., New York.

Emma married Edwin Clark WITFORD on 15 Sep 1923 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island.

2657. Gwendolyn Jeanette KINNE (Arthur KINNE , Mary Hannah DENNIS , Hannah G. CRANDALL , Catherine SAUNDERS , Lydia CRANDALL , James CRANDALL , Peter CRANDALL , Mary BABCOCK , James , James ).

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Gwendolyn married Fred Chandler INGALLS. Fred was born 28 Nov 1919 in Conimicut, Kent Co., Rhode Island.

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2659. Edwin Carleton POTTER (Earle Carleton POTTER , Edith Eudora LARKIN , Albert A. LARKIN , William LARKIN , William LARKIN , Samuel LARKIN , Samuel LARKIN , Hannah BABCOCK , James , James ) was born Living.

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Edwin married Grace Hersey SUPPRISE, daughter of Paul SUPPRISE and Grace Slater GARDINER, on 21 Feb 1948 in Wickford, Rhode Island. Grace was born 5 Nov 1929 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island. She died 7 Apr 1992 in North Kingstown, Washington Co., Rhode Island.

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2715. Luella PIERCE [scrapbook] (Anna Phebe BREED , Henry Edwin BREED , Phebe Prentice HEWITT , Desire BABCOCK , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 14 Sep 1894 in North Stonington, New London Co, Connecticut. She died 22 Nov 1966 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

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Luella married John Laird BROWNING. John was born 15 Jun 1884. He died 2 Jan 1971 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

2717. Clifford Raymond PIERCE [scrapbook] (Anna Phebe BREED , Henry Edwin BREED , Phebe Prentice HEWITT , Desire BABCOCK , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 24 May 1899 in North Stonington, New London Co, Connecticut. He died 22 Sep 1947 in Franklin, New London Co., Connecticut and was buried in Witter Cemetery, Brooklyn, Connecticut.

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BIRTH RECORDS OF NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN.
    Born in North Stonington, Connecticut to Charles H. Pierce and Annie P. Breed Pierce, a male child May 24th, 1899, (no name given) As appears in the records of North Stonington attest Charles C. Gray, Register. (Clifford R. Pierce)

SUDDEN DEATH OF FRANKLIN MAN
    Clifford Raymond Pierce, well known Franklin resident, died suddenly of a heart attack this morning. Since he had been up and around and active every day, the death was entirely unexpected and came as a shock to his many friends as well as the family.
    Mr. Pierce was born in North Stonington, May 24, 1899, the son of Charles H. Pierce and Annie Breed. He made his home in Eastern Connecticut all of his life and was a meat cutter by trade. He was a member of the Methodist church at Greene, R.I.
    Surviving is his wife, Rilla Alice Kendall Pierce; a brother, Leon Pierce of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Muttart and Mrs. John Brown, both of Norwich; three daughgters, Phyllis, Janice and Beverly Pierce, and two sons, Clifford, Jr., and Kendall Pierce. Mr. Pierce was endowed with many fine qualities and was highly regarded by all those who enjoyed his friendship. His many friends learn of his untimely death with profound sorrow and extend heartfelt sympanthies to the bereaved family.

    PIERCE - Suddenly, in Franklin, Sept. 22, 1947, Clifford Raymond Pierce of R.F.D. 1, Franklin.
    Services at Church and Allen Funeral chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Witter cemetery, Brooklyn. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening from 7 to 9.

FUNERAL - CLIFFORD R. PIERCE
    The funeral of Clifford Raymond Pierce, late of R.F.D. No. 1, Franklin, was held Thursday afternoon Services were conducted at 2 o'clock at the Church and Allen chapel by Rev Charles H. Downs, pastor of the Franklin Congregational church. Organ selections were given by Mrs. Walter M. Cowan.
    Interment was at Witter cemetery, Brooklyn, where Rev. Mr. Downes read the committal service. The bearers were William Parkhurst, John Kendall, Fred Benjamin, John Browning, Walter Wright and Raymond Muttart.
    Mourners attended from Danielson, Hartford, Central Village and Westerly and there were numerous floral tributes.

Clifford married Rilla Alice KENDALL, daughter of John T. KENDALL and Alice M. PARKHURST. Rilla was born 18 Jul 1894 in Brooklyn, Connecticut.

CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, CERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH RECORD.
    Name of Child: Rilla Alice Kendall. Place of Birth: Town of Brooklyn. Sex: Female. Date of Birth: July 18, 1894. Full Name of Father: John T. Kendall. Age of Father 44 years. Color of Father: White. Residence of Father Brooklyn, Conn. Birthplace of Father: Canterbury, Conn. Occupation of Father: Farmer.
    Maiden Name of Mother: Alice M. Parkhurst. Age of Mother 32 years. Color of Mother: White. Birthplace of Mother: Brooklyn, Conn. Number of Child of Mother: 3, Number Living: 2.
     Attending Physician, Midwife or Other Person: A. H. Tanner, M.D,, Date received for record: July 19, 1894.

2718. Gladys Lillian PIERCE [scrapbook] (Anna Phebe BREED , Henry Edwin BREED , Phebe Prentice HEWITT , Desire BABCOCK , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 1 May 1902 in North Stonington, New London Co, Connecticut. She died 3 Aug 1945 in Preston, New London Co, Connecticut and was buried in Preston City Cemetery, Preston, New London Co., Connecticut.

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BENJAMIN - PIERCE, Nov 26, 1927
    Fred W. Benjamin and Miss Gladys Pierce were united in marriage Wednesday evening in their newly completed bungalow situated on the main thoroughfare of Preston City between the Baptist and Congregational churches. The groom is the son of Mrs. Walter A. Pierce, of Preston City who owns a repair garage of the village and the bride is the daughter of Charles Pierce of Norwich Town. The wedding was a quiet affair with an attendance of about 20 of near relatives. The bride was dressed in a traveling gown of xxx blue crepe and velvet and the double ring service ceremony was performed by Rev. George Clark, pastor of the Congregational church of Preston City. After refreshments were sxerved the young couple left for a brief wedding trip.

OBITUARY - MRS. FREDERICK W. BENJAMIN
    The death of Mrs. Gladys Lillian Pierce Benjamin, 42, wife of Frenderick W. Benjamin, occurred Friday at her home in Preston following six weeks' illness. Mrs. Benjamin was born in Stonington, May 1, 1903, daughter of Charles H. and Anna Breed Pierce.
    She was a member of the Preston City Congregational church, the Preston City grange and the auxiliary of the Preston fire department.
    Surviving are her husband, four children. Winifred Edna, Carl Alfred, Ruth Irene and Ray Irving Benjamin, all of Preston; two brothers, Leon F. Pierce of Lebanon and Clifford R. Pierce of North Franklin and two sisters, Mrs. John R. Browning and Mrs. Raymond Muttart, both of Norwich.
     Mrs. Benjamin was endowed with a most pleasing disposition and she was highly regarded by all those who enjoyed her friendship. Her many friends learned of her death with profound sorrow and extend their heartfelt sympathies of the surviving relatives.

FUNERAL NOTICE
    BENJAMIN - In Preston, Aug. 3, 1945, Mrs. Gladys Lillian Pierce Benjamin, wife of Frederick W. Benjamin.
    Services at the Preston City Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial in Preston City cemetery. Friends may call at the Church and Allen chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

Gladys married Frederick W. BENJAMIN, son of Everett D. BENJAMIN and Bessie May BROOKS, on 23 Nov 1927 in Preston, New London Co, Connecticut. Frederick was born 30 Jul 1899 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 3 Sep 1982.

FRED W. BENJAMIN
    PRESTON - Fred W. Benjamin, 83, husband of Katherine M. Benjamin, of Benjamin Road, Preston, died early Saturday at the William W. Backus Hospital.
    Mr. Benjamin was born in Norwich, July 30, 1899, the son of Everett and Bessie (Brooks) Benjamin.
    He was twice married. His first marriage was to the former Gladys L. Pierce in 1927. She died in 1945. On Sept. 27, 1953, he was married to the former Katherine Massell at Preston City Congregational Church.
    An auto machinist by trade, he was employed by Goldberg's of Norwich and later employed by the Norwich Auto Parts from which he retired.
    He was a charter member of the Preston City Fire Department, a 60-year member and past master of Preston City Grange #110, the Preston City Fair Association and the Preston Senior Citizens.
    Surviving are his wife: a son, Carl Benjamin, of Preston; three daughters, Mrs. Franklin (Winifred) Grabon of Waterford, Mrs. Emmett (Ruth) Ready of Niantic and Mrs. Lester (Eleanor) Shaw of Yantic; six sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Rachael) Chapman of Preston, Mrs. Bertha Morrill of Norwich, Mrs. Laura Wilson of Talcottville, Mrs. Walter (Winifred) Krohn of Preston, Mrs. Stanley (Jennie) Thims of Falmouth Foreside, Me, and Mrs. Hester Stimac of Griswold; three brothers, Jarreid Benjamin of South Portland, Me., Richard and Winthrop Benjamin of Preston; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

2719. Marion Geniva PIERCE [scrapbook] (Anna Phebe BREED , Henry Edwin BREED , Phebe Prentice HEWITT , Desire BABCOCK , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 3 May 1904 in North Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. She died 5 Feb 1981 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK, NORTH STONINGTON, CONN..
This is to certify that the following information os recorded in the North Stonington Birth Records on page(s) 95 in
BIRTH MARRIAGES DEATHS - 1852 - 1920.
    Date: May 3, 1904.
    Name of Child: Marion G. Pierce, Sex: Female
    Name of Parents: Charles H. Pierce, 41, White, residing in North Stonington, Conn. & Annie Breed, 35, White, residing in North Stonington, Conn.
    Occupation of father: Laborer.

MRS. RAYMOND MUTTART
    NORWICH - Mrs. Marion (Pierce) Muttart, 76, of 16 Ronald Court Norwich, died Thursday at the W.W. Backus Hospital.
    Mrs. Muttart was born in North Stonington May 3, 1904, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierce.
    She was married to Raymond C. Muttart in Preston, Ct. 1926.
    She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Norwich and a member of the Norwichtown Grange, where she was active of both the state and national levels.
    She leaves her husband and one son Alder K. Muttart of Norwich; three grandchildren, Marion L. Lampercht. James and Claudia Muttart and tow great grandchildren.

Marion married Raymond Chetwin MUTTART [scrapbook], son of William MUTTART and Jennie COUSINS, on 3 Apr 1929 in Preston, New London Co, Connecticut. Raymond was born 1 Feb 1901 in Chepachet, Rhode Island. He died 12 Jan 1986 in Norwich, New London Co., Connecticut.

DIED
    MUTTART - In Norwich, June 22, 1944, Rev. William Muttart of 8 Whitaker avenue, aged 74, pastor of Montville Center Congregational church.

2721. Lyle Slocum NORMAN [scrapbook] ¹ (Gracie BREED , Henry Edwin BREED , Phebe Prentice HEWITT , Desire BABCOCK , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 22 Feb 1899 in Stonington, New London Co., Connecticut. He died 27 Oct 1978 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island and was buried in River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island.

NORMAN GENEALOGY, by William E. Norman, page 182
SOCIAL SECURITY
     #042-09-3774, Date of death Oct 1978

STONINGTON BRANCH OF THE DESCENDANTS OF ALLEN BREED, p. 279.
    Lyle Slocum-10 Norman, b. Feb. 22, 1899, m. June 25, 1919 Lillian M. Scott

1900 CENSUS OF STONINGTON, CONN.

1910 CENSUS - STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Dwelling 119, Family 132. Westerly Road
    NORMAN, Lyle S., son, white male, age 11, single. Born in CT, father in CT, mother in CT.

1920 CENSUS - PAWCATUCK VILLAGE, STONINGTON TOWN, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 15 Jan 1920, by Raymond K. Gould, Part II, page 170B, 45 Moss Street, Dwelling #219, Family #353.
    NORMAN, Lyle S., head, rents, M, W, 20 M, no school, yes read, yes write, CT, CT, CT, yes, machinest, machinests shop, W.
    NORMAN, Lillian M, wife, F, W, 20 M, no school, yes read, yes write, RI, Scotland, England, yes, none.

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Lyle married Lillian May SCOTT [scrapbook] ¹, daughter of Peter Rankin SCOTT and Margaret BONNER, on 25 Jun 1919 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. Lillian was born 14 Nov 1899 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island. She died 7 Feb 1992 in Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island and was buried in River Bend Cemetery, Westerly, Washington Co., Rhode Island.

NORMAN GENEALOGY, by William E. Norman, page 182

STONINGTON BRANCH OF THE DESCENDANTS OF ALLEN BREED, p. 279.
    Lyle Slocum-10 Norman, b. Feb. 22, 1899, m. June 25, 1919 Lillian M. Scott

1900 CENSUS OF WESTERLY, WASHINGTON CO., RI, 20 Tower Street, by Oliver Crandall, Enum dist. 241, page 226A/22, 20 Tower St., Dwelling #364, Family #503.
    SCOTT, Lillian, daughter, white female age 6 months. Born in Nov 1899 and is single. She was born in RI, father born in Scotland, mother born in England.

CENSUS OF 1910

1920 CENSUS - PAWCATUCK VILLAGE, STONINGTON TOWN, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 15 Jan 1920, by Raymond K. Gould, Part II, page 170B, 45 Moss Street, Dwelling #219, Family #353.
    NORMAN, Lillian M, wife, F, W, 20 M, no school, yes read, yes write, RI, Scotland, England, yes, none.

RIVER BEND CEMETERY, WESTERLY HISTORICAL NO. 8, Compiled by D.C. & A.R. Brown Volume II, 1996, page 89.
    SCOTT, Lillian M., 1899, 1992/02/10B, sec. 51, lot 2097, Norman Lyle/H

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2725. George Brooks VAN ZEE (George Benjamin VAN ZEE , Alice Victoria Augusta BABCOCK , William Dennison , Benjamin , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 4 Jul 1909 in New York City, New York. He died 24 Jun 1995 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida.

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George married (1) Eva HANSON on 2 Sep 1933 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois. They divorced about 1941.

George also married (2) Mary Louise VALENTINE, daughter of Mark VALENTINE and Margaret YOUNG, on 30 Aug 1942 in Bethesda, Maryland. They divorced in 1972. Mary was born 26 Apr 1911 in Pulaski Co., Arkansas. She died 30 May 1983 in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.

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George also married (3) June Imogene MILLER on 23 Dec 1972 in Boca Raton, Palm Beach Co., Florida. June was born Living.

2726. John Ralph REID (Carrie Lois LA DOW , Benjamin B. LA DOW , Harriet Newell BABCOCK , Benjamin , Benjamin , Nathan , Samuel , James , John , James ) was born 18 Sep 1892 in Old Greer Co., Texas. He died 30 Aug 1970 in Tama, Iowa.

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