Florence Elizabeth Oxford

F, #1, b. 10 July 1924, d. 16 May 1993

  • Florence Elizabeth Oxford was born on 10 Jul 1924 at Washington, District of Columbia, daughter of George E. Oxford and Harriet Lorraine Berry.
  • Florence Elizabeth Oxford was of the Catholic religion.
  • She and Dorothy Lorraine Oxford sisters, were not enumerated with their parents in the 1930 census at Washington, District of Columbia.
  • On 7 Apr 1940 Florence Elizabeth Oxford appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census at Saint Vincent Home & School, Washington, District of Columbia, as Florence E. Oxford, 15, b. DC, also lived here on 1 Apr 1935.
  • On 19 Jul 1942 her mother, Harriet Lorraine Berry, died at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 34 of a fractured skull and hemmorage due to a fall down stairs.
  • According to family stories, at the time of their mother's death, Florence and Dorothy were placed in a Catholic home (or orphanage) for girls in Washington, DC about 1940. This has not yet been verified. slh Feb 2004.
  • On 28 Apr 1943 her father, George E. Oxford, died at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 42 of accute congestive heart failure and chronic myocardosis.
  • In Dec 1943 Florence Elizabeth Oxford lived at 1350 Levis, Washington NE, District of Columbia.
  • C 1944 Florence Elizabeth Oxford and Dorothy Lorraine Oxford were living at Brooklyn, New York, where the sisters were working in the Navy Yard. Their brother, James, also lived in Brooklyn at this time. (Click icon to see a photo.)
  • In 1945 Florence Elizabeth Oxford and Dorothy Lorraine Oxford were living at Longbeach, Los Angeles County, California, where the sisters shared a house and were ship dock workers.
  • On 15 Feb 1947 Florence Elizabeth Oxford, 22, married Bill Kenneth Overley, 23, son of Forest Wyley Overley and Byrl Gladys Hollis, at Longbeach, Los Angeles County, California, Witnesses to the marriage: Richard A. Sykes, USN; Evelyn Halderman. (Click icon to see a somewhat later photo.)
  • Florence Elizabeth Oxford and Bill Kenneth Overley were divorced on 1 Dec 1953 at Butte County, California.
  • On 21 May 1958 Florence Elizabeth Oxford, 33, married Patrick Carson Fitzwater, 32, son of Charus Cecil Fitzwater, at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
  • On 23 May 1974 Patrick Carson Fitzwater, her husband, died at Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, at age 48.
  • In 1985 Florence Elizabeth Oxford and Carl Rudolph Tucker had an unclarified marriage relationship at Orange County, California.
  • Florence Elizabeth Tucker died on 16 May 1993 at Santa Ana, Orange County, California, at age 68 years, 10 months and 6 days.
  • She was buried in May 1993.
  • Last Edited: 8 Dec 2017

Family 1:

  • Susan B. G. Oxford

Family 2: Bill Kenneth Overley b. 27 Jan 1924, d. 27 Mar 1995

  • On 15 Feb 1947 Florence Elizabeth Oxford, 22, married Bill Kenneth Overley, 23, son of Forest Wyley Overley and Byrl Gladys Hollis, at Longbeach, Los Angeles County, California, Witnesses to the marriage: Richard A. Sykes, USN; Evelyn Halderman. (Click icon to see a somewhat later photo.)
  • Florence Elizabeth Oxford and Bill Kenneth Overley were divorced on 1 Dec 1953 at Butte County, California.

Family 3: Patrick Carson Fitzwater b. 23 Dec 1925, d. 23 May 1974

  • On 21 May 1958 Florence Elizabeth Oxford, 33, married Patrick Carson Fitzwater, 32, son of Charus Cecil Fitzwater, at Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.

Family 4: Carl Rudolph Tucker b. 25 Sep 1923, d. 19 Jul 2005

  • In 1985 Florence Elizabeth Oxford and Carl Rudolph Tucker had an unclarified marriage relationship at Orange County, California.

Florence Ivabelle Oxford

F, #196, b. 7 December 1903, d. 4 March 2005
  • Father: Thomas Oxford b. 15 Feb 1868
  • Mother: Nellie Wessels b. 1874, d. 6 Feb 1951
  • Florence Ivabelle Oxford was born on 7 Dec 1903 at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire, daughter of Thomas Oxford and Nellie Wessels.
  • In Apr 1910 Florence Ivabelle Oxford appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census in the household of Thomas Oxford and Nellie Wessels at Champlain Street, Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire, as:
    Oxford, Thomas, head, 40, married 19 years, b. Canada (as were his parents), immigrated 1885, naturalized, millwight, cannot read or write
    ---, Nellie, wife, 39, three of three children still living, b. MI, parents b. Canada, cannot read or write
    ---, Edward, son, 15, b. Michigan
    ---, Ina B., daughter, 6, b. New Hampshire.
  • Florence Ivabelle Oxford lived at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • On 5 Jan 1920 Florence Ivabelle Oxford was enumerated in the 1920 U. S. census in the household of Edward Lawrence Gleason and Bertha E. Oxford, her sister and brother-in-law, at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire.
  • Florence Ivabelle Oxford was a hostess at Hotel Kenmore, according to the Courtney Papers. The 1930 census supports this by trade.
  • On 16 Apr 1930 Florence Ivabelle Oxford appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at University Hall, Huntington Avenue, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where she rooms with a lady named Anne TOWNE. She works as a waitress in a restaurant, as does another girl, Ann McLEAN, who rooms in the house.
  • Her father, Thomas Oxford, died at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire, (Note: he is said to be deceased at the time of his daughter Florence's marriage.)
  • On 30 May 1937 Florence Ivabelle Oxford, 33, married Ernest S. Lochiatto, 33, son of Carmine Lochiatto and Alice Veduccio, at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire.
  • Bt 1937 - 1957 Florence Ivabelle Oxford and Ernest S. Lochiatto were living at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • In Jan 1981 Florence's husband, Ernest S. Lochiatto, died and was buried in Jan 1981 at Ivy Cemetery, Gravois Mills, Morgan County, Missouri, at age 77 years and 1 month.
  • Florence Ivabelle Oxford died on 4 Mar 2005 at Versailles, Morgan County, Missouri, at age 101 years, 2 months and 25 days.
  • She was buried in May 2005 at Ivy Cemetery, Gravois Mills, Morgan County, Missouri.
  • Last Edited: 7 Jan 2018

Family: Ernest S. Lochiatto b. 23 Nov 1903, d. 2 Jan 1981

  • On 30 May 1937 Florence Ivabelle Oxford, 33, married Ernest S. Lochiatto, 33, son of Carmine Lochiatto and Alice Veduccio, at Berlin, Coos County, New Hampshire.

Florence O. Oxford

F, #19, b. November 1897, d. 7 March 1932
  • Florence O. Oxford was born in Nov 1897 at 23 E. Bowery Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, daughter of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan.
  • In Jul 1900 Florence O. Oxford appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at 23 E. Bowery Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, as:
    OXFORD, George R., head, Dec 1865, 34, married 5 years
    ---.Mary J., wife, Dec 1867, 32, 4 children, 4 still living, NY, Ireland, Ireland
    ---.James R., son, Jul 1895, 4, born MI
    ---.Florence, daug, Nov 1897, 2, born RI
    ---.Anna, daug, Aug, 1899, 11/12, born RI
    ---.Helen, daug, Aug, 1899, 11/12, born RI
    Rain, Jennie, servant, Aug 1883, 16, single, b. RI, parents born in Scotland and Ireland.
    (NOTE: George's occupation, place of birth, and place of birth of his parents are all marked "Unk"; not simply left blank. The Courtney Papers indicate that George "left his wife" at some time. The lack of info on the 1900 census may be the result of this temporary marital separation. However, it is clear that George and his wife were reconciled by the 1910 census in New Jersey.)
  • On 25 Apr 1910 Florence O. Oxford appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at Amboy Road, Sayreville Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, as:
    Oxford, George, head, 37, married 16 years, b. Maine (as were his parents), all in the family speak English, he is a laborer in a (explosives) powder mill, all can read and write, and they live in a rented home
    ---, Jennie, wife, 38, four of her 5 children are still living, b. New York, parents b. Ireland (English),
    ---, James, son, 14, b. Michigan
    ---, Florence, daughter, 11, b. RI
    ---, Helen, daughter, 9, b. RI
    ---, George, son, 6, b. RI.
  • In 1914 Florence O. Oxford was Clerk by trade.
  • Florence O. Oxford married Philip Watson "Watt" Sanford, son of Walter Alexander Sanford and Victoria Cleopatra Gawen, probably not Washington, DC.
  • In 1920 Florence O. Oxford and Philip Watson "Watt" Sanford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at 114 Portland Street, Washington SE, District of Columbia, where they live nextdoor to her parents. as:
    Philip W Sanford, 22
    Florence A Sanford, 21
    George W Sanford, 1.
  • On 4 Apr 1930 Florence O. Oxford and Philip Watson "Watt" Sanford appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at 110 Portland Street, Washington SE, District of Columbia, as:
    SANFORD, Phillip W., head, 31, b. DC, married, 19 at time of 1st marriage, owns the home worth $1000, and rents out part of it.(parents b. VA)
    ---, Florence A., wife, 29, b. RI, 17 at time of first marriage (father b. ME, and mother b. NY)
    ---, George W., son, 12, b. DC
    ---, Robert T. son, (? MI?), 9 b. DC
    ---, Mary E., daughter, 7 b. DC
    ---, Agnes E., daughter, 5 b. DC.
  • Florence O. Oxford died on 7 Mar 1932 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 34 years and 4 months.
  • She was buried on 10 Mar 1932 at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia.
  • On 27 Sep 1936 Florence's widower, Philip Watson "Watt" Sanford remarried Nellie May Gorman at Washington, District of Columbia.
  • Philip outlived Florence and died on 8 Mar 1951 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 53.
  • Last Edited: 10 Jan 2018

Family: Philip Watson "Watt" Sanford b. 22 Sep 1897, d. 8 Mar 1951

  • Florence O. Oxford married Philip Watson "Watt" Sanford, son of Walter Alexander Sanford and Victoria Cleopatra Gawen, probably not Washington, DC.

George E. Oxford

M, #3, b. 15 March 1901, d. 28 April 1943
  • George E. Oxford was born on 15 Mar 1901 at 23 E. Bowery Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, son of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan.
  • George E. Oxford was of the Catholic religion.
  • On 25 Apr 1910 George E. Oxford appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at Amboy Road, Sayreville Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, as:
    Oxford, George, head, 37, married 16 years, b. Maine (as were his parents), all in the family speak English, he is a laborer in a (explosives) powder mill, all can read and write, and they live in a rented home
    ---, Jennie, wife, 38, four of her 5 children are still living, b. New York, parents b. Ireland (English),
    ---, James, son, 14, b. Michigan
    ---, Florence, daughter, 11, b. RI
    ---, Helen, daughter, 9, b. RI
    ---, George, son, 6, b. RI.
  • In 1920 George E. Oxford was Foreman, Express Handling by trade.
  • On 6 Jan 1920 George E. Oxford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at 110 Portland Street, Washington SE, District of Columbia, as:
    OXFORD, George R., Head, 47, general machinist, b.Maine, father b. Canada (Eng), mother b. Canada; they live in their own home with a mortgage.
    ---, Mary J., wife, 43, b. NY, parents b. Ireland
    ---, Helen V., daug, 18, telephone operator, b. RI, fath b. ME, moth b. NY
    ---, George E., son, 17, foreman, express handling, b. RI, fath b. ME, moth b. NY.
  • On 28 Sep 1920 George E. Oxford began military service He served in the 10th Squadron, US Army Air Service.
  • He ended military service on 27 Sep 1921.
  • On 3 Nov 1921 George E. Oxford began military service having reenlisted as PFC in 99th Observation Squadron., US Army Air Service, Service No. 6031131. He was stationed at Bolling (AFB) in the Giesboro area of Washington DC.
  • On 23 Jun 1922 George E. Oxford, 21, married Harriet Lorraine Berry, 14, daughter of George Enoch Berry and Elizabeth Agnes "Maggie E." Roland, at Washington, District of Columbia, witnessed by Mrs. Gladys (Sellner) Huekels, Harriet's second cousin.
  • On 26 Jul 1923 his young brother-in-law, George Berry, died at Washington, District of Columbia, "Struck down by automobile accidentally," according to the information on death certificate given by Mrs. George E. Oxford, sister. (i.e. Harriet Berry). According to family stories, she had gone out to dance and taken her younger brother with her when he was struck by a trolly car. At that time, he was living with his sister, Harriett, and her husband, George E. Oxford.
  • George E. Oxford ended military service on 9 Feb 1924.
  • C 1925 George E. Oxford was military driver by trade.
  • In 1928 George E. Oxford and Harriet Lorraine Berry were living at 158 Portland, Washington SE, District of Columbia, and he is a chauffeur, according to the city directory.
  • Bt 1929 - 1930 George E. Oxford was included in the city directory at Washington, District of Columbia, at 110 Portland St. and later at 635 G St. SE.
  • On 3 Apr 1930 George E. Oxford and Harriet Lorraine Berry appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at 418 Eighth Street, Washington, District of Columbia, enumerated as lodgers in the home of Walter Plotkin, a Russian immigrant of 1915, salesman, and his family:
    OXFORD, George E., lodger, 29, 20 at marriage, b. RI, father b. ME, mother b. NY, works as a plumber pipe fitter
    ---, Harriet L., lodger, 15 at first marriage, b. MD, parents b. MD.
  • George E. Oxford and Harriet Lorraine Berry were separated.
  • In Apr 1940 George E. Oxford appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census at DC Workhouse, Mens' Division, Lee Magisterial District, Fairfax County, Virginia, as George Oxford, 37, single, b. RI, li 1935 in Washington.
  • On 19 Jul 1942 Harriet Lorraine Berry, his wife, died at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 34 of a fractured skull and hemmorage due to a fall down stairs.
  • George E. Oxford died on 28 Apr 1943 of accute congestive heart failure and chronic myocardosis at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 42.
  • He was buried on 4 May 1943 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia.
  • Last Edited: 10 Jan 2018

Family: Harriet Lorraine Berry b. 15 Oct 1907, d. 19 Jul 1942

George Robert Oxford

M, #8, b. 25 December 1865, d. 14 January 1945
  • George Robert Oxford was born on 25 Dec 1865 at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, son of Reuben (George) Oxford and Mary Ann Aribildo.
  • In Apr 1871 George Robert Oxford was enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census in the household of Reuben (George) Oxford and Mary Ann Aribildo at George Street, Fredericton, York County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Oxford, Reuben, 47, b. UBK, C. of England, English
    ---, Rosanna, 26, UBK, Methodist, Irish
    ---, Eliza, 9, English
    ---, George 8
    ---, Mary, 4
    ---, James, 2
    Compton, Amanda, 21, b. NB, French
    ---, Catherine, 2.
  • In Apr 1881 George Robert Oxford appeared on the 1881 Canadian census in the household of Mary Ann Aribildo at Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Oxford, Ann, 36, b. NB, Ch of Eng, Irish origins, widow
    ---, Eliza, 18, servant
    ---, George, 9 (sic)
    ---, Mary J., 14
    ---, Elizabeth, 6
    ---, James, 8
    ---, Susan, 1.
  • In 1894 George Robert Oxford was Watchman by trade.
  • On 30 Sep 1894 George Robert Oxford, 28, married Mary Jennie Meehan, 26, daughter of John Meehan and Ellen (Mary) Kennedy, at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.
  • Matthew John Oxford and Richard Eugene Oxford,first cousins, grandsons of Matthew Oxford, lived only a few doors from eachother in 1900, and cousin George R. Oxford had lived in the area until recently when he moved to Rhode Island., at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan.
  • Bt 1900 - 1930 George Robert Oxford was General Machinist & Explosive Ordinance man by trade.
  • In Jul 1900 George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census at 23 E. Bowery Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, as:
    OXFORD, George R., head, Dec 1865, 34, married 5 years
    ---.Mary J., wife, Dec 1867, 32, 4 children, 4 still living, NY, Ireland, Ireland
    ---.James R., son, Jul 1895, 4, born MI
    ---.Florence, daug, Nov 1897, 2, born RI
    ---.Anna, daug, Aug, 1899, 11/12, born RI
    ---.Helen, daug, Aug, 1899, 11/12, born RI
    Rain, Jennie, servant, Aug 1883, 16, single, b. RI, parents born in Scotland and Ireland.
    (NOTE: George's occupation, place of birth, and place of birth of his parents are all marked "Unk"; not simply left blank. The Courtney Papers indicate that George "left his wife" at some time. The lack of info on the 1900 census may be the result of this temporary marital separation. However, it is clear that George and his wife were reconciled by the 1910 census in New Jersey.)
  • In 1901 George Robert Oxford and James M. Oxford were included in the city directory at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, the brothers living together as:
    OXFORD, George. laborer. 23 East Bowery.
    James W., at torpedo station. bds. 23 East Bowery.
  • In 1902 George Robert Oxford and James M. Oxford were included in the city directory at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, near the family as:
    OXFORD, Ann. widow. bds. 23 East Bowery.
    George. laborer. 23 East Bowery.
    James W., at torpedo station. h. 22 Tilden Ave.
  • In 1903 George Robert Oxford and James M. Oxford were included in the city directory at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, near the family as:
    OXFORD, Ann. widow. (d. 4 Mar 1903)
    George. laborer. h. 12 Warner
    James W., laborer. h. 28 Ann.
  • On 27 Sep 1903 his daughter, Anna Eliza Oxford, died at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, at age 4 of Chronic Colitis.
  • In 1904 George Robert Oxford and James M. Oxford were included in the city directory at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, with his brother as:
    OXFORD, George. laborer. h. 276 1/2 Thames
    James W., laborer. h. 28 Ann.
  • George Robert Oxford witnessed
    In 1869 the Navy had gently shoved the Army off Goat Island and built the Naval Torpedo Station in it's place. The original mission for the Torpedo Station was to serve as the Navy's experimental center for the development of torpedoes and torpedo equipment, explosives, and electrical equipment. The Navy's initial presence in those days consisted of a few wooden buildings and three civilian employees.
    The requirements of the fleet and world events soon dictated that expansion of the Torpedo Station on Goat Island would be necessary, and by 1906 the Navy Torpedo Factory was established, also on Goat Island. This industrial facility became the sole manufacturer of torpedoes for the fleet, and Newport soon found itself to be the Navy's headquarters for torpedo research, development, and overhaul.
  • On 25 Apr 1910 George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census at Amboy Road, Sayreville Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, as:
    Oxford, George, head, 37, married 16 years, b. Maine (as were his parents), all in the family speak English, he is a laborer in a (explosives) powder mill, all can read and write, and they live in a rented home
    ---, Jennie, wife, 38, four of her 5 children are still living, b. New York, parents b. Ireland (English),
    ---, James, son, 14, b. Michigan
    ---, Florence, daughter, 11, b. RI
    ---, Helen, daughter, 9, b. RI
    ---, George, son, 6, b. RI.
  • George Robert Oxford witnessed the marriage of James Rollington Oxford and Mabel J. DeVinney on 23 Dec 1914 at Washington, District of Columbia.
  • On 6 Jan 1920 George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at 110 Portland Street, Washington SE, District of Columbia, as:
    OXFORD, George R., Head, 47, general machinist, b.Maine, father b. Canada (Eng), mother b. Canada; they live in their own home with a mortgage.
    ---, Mary J., wife, 43, b. NY, parents b. Ireland
    ---, Helen V., daug, 18, telephone operator, b. RI, fath b. ME, moth b. NY
    ---, George E., son, 17, foreman, express handling, b. RI, fath b. ME, moth b. NY.
  • On 30 Mar 1929 Mary Jennie Meehan, his wife, died at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 61 of pneumonia and cardiac arrest.
  • George Robert Oxford married Clara Caroline [?].
  • The civilian, government employee pension file of George R. Oxford has an endorsement dated 27 Nov 1931 stating that "The second Mr. Oxford was carried as J. Oxford, and was employed as Laborer at $2.00 per day for two periods, from June 3, 1901 to Dec. 14, 1901, and from Mar. 29, 1902 to April 12, 1903."
  • In 1935 George Robert Oxford and Clara Caroline [?] were living at New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • On 12 Apr 1940 George Robert Oxford and Clara Caroline [?] appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census at Duval Street, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, as:
    George R. Oxford, 66, married. 8th G education, b. ME, 1935 li New Orleans, LA, no occupation
    Clara, wife, 50, b. SC, 1935 li New Orleans, LA.
  • George Robert Oxford died on 14 Jan 1945 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 79 years and 20 days.
  • He was buried on 17 Jan 1945 at Evergreen Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida.
  • Clara, his wife, outlived George and died on 14 May 1977 at Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, at age 87.
  • Last Edited: 1 Jan 2018

Family 1: Mary Jennie Meehan b. Dec 1867, d. 30 Mar 1929

  • On 30 Sep 1894 George Robert Oxford, 28, married Mary Jennie Meehan, 26, daughter of John Meehan and Ellen (Mary) Kennedy, at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.

Family 2: Clara Caroline [?] b. 20 Aug 1889, d. 14 May 1977

  • George Robert Oxford married Clara Caroline [?].

Hannah M. Oxford

F, #95, b. 7 February 1831
  • Hannah M. Oxford was born on 7 Feb 1831 at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey.
  • Hannah M. Oxford was baptized on 6 Feb 1837, daughter of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey, at Anglican Church, Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Her father, Mathew Oxford, died at Miramichi, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1851 Hannah M. Oxford was enumerated in the 1851 Canadian census in the household of Mary Oxford at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • On 13 Nov 1856 Hannah M. Oxford, 25, married Thomas Murphy, 20, son of Michael Murphy and Eliza [?], at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1861 Hannah M. Oxford and Thomas Murphy appeared on the 1861 Canadian census at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Thomas Murphy, 26, native, farm servant, roman catholic
    Hannah, 30, wife, episcopalian
    Michel, 2, son
    Mary, 2, daur
    Hannah, 10 days, daur
    Thomas, 10 days, son
    Dora, 14, servant
    (with two sets of twins.)
  • In Apr 1871 Hannah M. Oxford and Thomas Murphy were enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census at Woodstock, Carleton District, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Thomas Murphy, 39
    Hannah Murphy, 40
    Mary Murphy, 12
    Michael Murphy, 12
    Hannah Murphy, 9
    Thomas Murphy, 9
    John Murphy. 5
    Elizabeth Murphy, 4
    William Murphy, 1.
  • In 1881 Hannah M. Oxford and Thomas Murphy appeared on the 1881 Canadian census at Woodstock, Carleton District, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Thomas MURPHY, 43, Irish, PEI, Occ: Labourer, Religion: Catholic     
    Hannah, F, 48, Irish, b. NB,
    Michael, M, 21, Irish, b. NB, Occ: Labourer,      
    Mary, F, 21, Irish, b. NB,      
    Thomas, M, 19, Irish, b. NB, Occ: Labourer,      
    Hannah, F, 19, Irish, b. NB,
    John, M, 15, Irish, b. NB, Occ: Labourer,      
    William W., M, 10, Irish, b. NB,     
    Anne T., F, 9, Irish, b. NB,      
    Agness, F, 5, Irish, b. NB, Note: twin
    Gertrude, F, 5, Irish, b. NB, NOTE: twin
    (three sets of twins.)
  • In 1888 Hannah M. Oxford and Thomas Murphy immigrated to Maine.
  • In 1900 Hannah M. Oxford and Thomas Murphy appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, as:
    Thomas Murphy, 68
    Hannah Murphy, 69
    John R Murphy, 32
    Gertrude C Murphy, 23.
  • In 1910 Hannah M. Oxford and Thomas Murphy appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, as:
    Thomas Murphy, 71, b. Canada, married 53 years, carpenter
    Hannah M Murphy, 74, b. Canada, eight of 12 children still living.
  • In Jan 1914 Hannah's husband, Thomas Murphy, died and was buried in Jan 1914 at Forest City Cemetery, South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, at age 77 years and 9 months.
  • Last Edited: 31 Dec 2017

Family: Thomas Murphy b. Apr 1836, d. 28 Jan 1914

  • On 13 Nov 1856 Hannah M. Oxford, 25, married Thomas Murphy, 20, son of Michael Murphy and Eliza [?], at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Harry Lewis Oxford

M, #511, b. 21 May 1903, d. 10 July 1937
  • Father: Matthew John Oxford b. 18 Jul 1858, d. 7 Jan 1954
  • Mother: Albyn Eleanor Spicer b. 10 May 1869, d. 5 Apr 1949
  • Harry Lewis Oxford was born on 21 May 1903 at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, son of Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer.
  • On 10 Jan 1920 Harry Lewis Oxford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census in the household of Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer at 1009 3rd Ave. S.E., Watertown, Codington County, South Dakota, where John is a teamster, and sons Russel and Harry work as a call clerk and wagon driver at an Express Company.
  • In 1925 Harry Lewis Oxford was enumerated in the census at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, in the household of Russell Ballyntine Oxford.
  • On 26 Nov 1926 Harry Lewis Oxford, 23, married Bernedette Celia Hoffman, 21, at Le Mars, Iowa.
  • On 17 Apr 1928 his infant daughter, Margarite Jeanette Oxford, died at Cook County, Illinois, at age 1.
  • In 1930 Harry Lewis Oxford and Bernedette Celia Hoffman appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, as:
    Harry Oxford, 26, chauffeur of a motor coach
    Bernadett Oxford, 24
    Leslie Oxford, 22, assistant manager of moving picture theater.
  • Harry Lewis Oxford died on 10 Jul 1937 at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, at age 34 years, 1 month and 19 days of pneumonia.
  • He was buried in Jul 1937 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa.
  • Bernedette, his wife, outlived Harry and died on 19 Jan 1943 at Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa, at age 37.
  • Last Edited: 8 Dec 2017

Family: Bernedette Celia Hoffman b. 29 Sep 1905, d. 19 Jan 1943

  • On 26 Nov 1926 Harry Lewis Oxford, 23, married Bernedette Celia Hoffman, 21, at Le Mars, Iowa.

Helen Adell Oxford

F, #226, b. 1918, d. July 1919
  • Father: James Rollington Oxford b. 23 Jul 1895, d. 27 Oct 1918
  • Mother: Mabel J. DeVinney b. 4 Oct 1895, d. 1 Feb 1983
  • Helen Adell Oxford was born in 1918 at Washington, District of Columbia, daughter of James Rollington Oxford and Mabel J. DeVinney.
  • On 27 Oct 1918 her father, James Rollington Oxford, died at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 23 of influenza, during the Great Epidemic.
  • Helen Adell Oxford died in Jul 1919 at Vandergrift, Westmorland County, Pennsylvania, at age 1 year.
  • She was buried in 1919 at Vandergrift Cemetery, Vandergrift, Westmorland County, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1930 Helen Adell Oxford appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census in the household of Ruth A. Whitaker at Sorrento, Hancock County, Maine, as:
    Ruth W Perry, 45, tax collector
    Kathleen L Perry, 15
    Wendell D Perry, 12
    Gardiner F Perry, 8.
  • Last Edited: 2 Sep 2012

Helen V. Oxford

F, #10, b. 17 August 1899, d. 13 December 1921
  • Helen V. Oxford was born on 17 Aug 1899 at Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, daughter of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan.
  • In Jul 1900 Helen V. Oxford appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at 23 E. Bowery Street, Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, as:
    OXFORD, George R., head, Dec 1865, 34, married 5 years
    ---.Mary J., wife, Dec 1867, 32, 4 children, 4 still living, NY, Ireland, Ireland
    ---.James R., son, Jul 1895, 4, born MI
    ---.Florence, daug, Nov 1897, 2, born RI
    ---.Anna, daug, Aug, 1899, 11/12, born RI
    ---.Helen, daug, Aug, 1899, 11/12, born RI
    Rain, Jennie, servant, Aug 1883, 16, single, b. RI, parents born in Scotland and Ireland.
    (NOTE: George's occupation, place of birth, and place of birth of his parents are all marked "Unk"; not simply left blank. The Courtney Papers indicate that George "left his wife" at some time. The lack of info on the 1900 census may be the result of this temporary marital separation. However, it is clear that George and his wife were reconciled by the 1910 census in New Jersey.)
  • Helen V. Oxford and Anna Eliza Oxford were twins.
  • On 25 Apr 1910 Helen V. Oxford appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at Amboy Road, Sayreville Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, as:
    Oxford, George, head, 37, married 16 years, b. Maine (as were his parents), all in the family speak English, he is a laborer in a (explosives) powder mill, all can read and write, and they live in a rented home
    ---, Jennie, wife, 38, four of her 5 children are still living, b. New York, parents b. Ireland (English),
    ---, James, son, 14, b. Michigan
    ---, Florence, daughter, 11, b. RI
    ---, Helen, daughter, 9, b. RI
    ---, George, son, 6, b. RI.
  • In 1920 Helen V. Oxford was Telephone Operator by trade.
  • On 6 Jan 1920 Helen V. Oxford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census in the household of George Robert Oxford and Mary Jennie Meehan at 110 Portland Street, Washington SE, District of Columbia, as:
    OXFORD, George R., Head, 47, general machinist, b.Maine, father b. Canada (Eng), mother b. Canada; they live in their own home with a mortgage.
    ---, Mary J., wife, 43, b. NY, parents b. Ireland
    ---, Helen V., daug, 18, telephone operator, b. RI, fath b. ME, moth b. NY
    ---, George E., son, 17, foreman, express handling, b. RI, fath b. ME, moth b. NY.
  • Helen V. Oxford died on 13 Dec 1921 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 22 years, 3 months and 26 days unmarried.
  • She was buried on 16 Dec 1921 at Washington, District of Columbia.
  • Last Edited: 14 Jun 2012

Isabella Ann Oxford

F, #94, b. 5 June 1832
  • Isabella Ann Oxford was born on 5 Jun 1832 at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey.
  • Isabella Ann Oxford was baptized on 6 Feb 1837, daughter of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey, at Anglican Church, Chatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • In Apr 1851 Isabella Ann Oxford was enumerated in the 1851 Canadian census in the household of Mary Oxford at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • The children NOT living with their mother at the 1851 census are: Susan (who is married and living nextdoor), James, Mathew, Katherine, and the younger Isabel. Where are they?
  • On 15 Oct 1858 Isabella Ann Oxford, 26, married Edward "Ned" King, 27, son of James King and Susanna Kelly, at Saint Andrews, Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, "The Gleaner" newspaper in the issue of 16 Oct 1858 says: MARRIED St. Andrew's church, Newcastle, 15 Oct, by Rev. William Cruden. Edward King/Miss Isabella Oxford, both of North Esk parish.
  • In Apr 1861 Isabella Ann Oxford and Edward "Ned" King appeared on the 1861 Canadian census at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Edward King, 26, English, laborer, episcopalian
    Isabella A., wife, 26, native
    Henry, son, 6, native
    Mary, daur, 3, native
    James, son, 1, native.
  • In 1871 Isabella Ann Oxford and Edward "Ned" King were enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
    Edward King, 28, laborer, b. England, C. of E.
    Isabella King, 30, b. NB C. of E, English
    Henry King, 14, b. NB
    Mary King, 13, b. NB
    James King, 9, b. NB
    John King, 8, b. NB
    Rosa Jane King, 4, b. NB
    Isabella Blanch King, 1, b. NB.
  • Isabella Ann Oxford was living near the STREET family.
  • She died at Northesk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Isabella's widower, Edward "Ned" King remarried Elizabeth Murphy.
  • Last Edited: 1 Jan 2018

Family 1: Edward "Ned" King b. 23 Mar 1831, d. 21 Nov 1924

  • On 15 Oct 1858 Isabella Ann Oxford, 26, married Edward "Ned" King, 27, son of James King and Susanna Kelly, at Saint Andrews, Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, "The Gleaner" newspaper in the issue of 16 Oct 1858 says: MARRIED St. Andrew's church, Newcastle, 15 Oct, by Rev. William Cruden. Edward King/Miss Isabella Oxford, both of North Esk parish.

Family 2: John Duffy b. c 1820