Richard Eugene Oxford

M, #46, b. 24 March 1859, d. 21 December 1943
  • Richard Eugene Oxford was born on 24 Mar 1859 at Maine, son of James Everett Oxford and Mary Fields.
  • On 4 Jun 1860 Richard Eugene Oxford appeared on the 1860 U. S. Federal census in the household of James Everett Oxford and Mary Fields at Ashland, Aroostook County, Maine, as:
    James OXFORD, age 35, a farmer, real estate value 400, personal estate 450, born in New Brunswick.
    ---, Mary, age 21, born in Maine.
    ---, Alvaretta, age 4, ME (Mary's daughter by previous marriage to Mr. Cain, although listed as Oxford)
    ---, Anna L., age 3 (possibly also Mary's daughter by previous marriage, also listed as Oxford.)
    ---, Eugene E., age 1.
    Nancy A. Nelly, age 16, a servant, also born in New Brunswick
    James Fields, age 37, farm laborer, born in New Brunswick.
  • On 24 Oct 1893 Richard Eugene Oxford, 34, married Nellie May Courtney, 19, daughter of George Courtney and Mary Fowler, at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
  • In 1894 Richard Eugene Oxford was the proprietor of a Shingle Mill by trade.
  • On 1 Jun 1894 Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney appeared on a statel census at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
    OXFORD, Richard E., age 34, parents b. in Canada and Maine
    married within previous year (1 June 1893 - 1 June 1894),
    Proprietor of a Shingle Mill; can both read and write.
    Nellie, wife, age 19
    Also, living next door to Richard E. Oxford in 1894 MI State census:
    OXFORD, James, age 78, widower, (b. 1816-1817 in Canada),
    retired from Flouring (?) Mill, parents b. in Scotland and Mass.
    Did not take part in the Civil War.
    Arrived in MI 1891; arrived in US 1888. He can read but not write.
  • Richard Eugene Oxford and Matthew John Oxford were living at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, 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.
  • On 1 Jun 1900 Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
    Richard E Oxford, 40, married 7 years, b. ME
    Nellie M Oxford, 24, one of two children living, b. Mich      
    Rena E Oxford, 5, b. Mich
    James Oxford , 82, widower, b. Canada.
  • Richard Eugene Oxford was described as able to read and write, unlike his cousin John M. Oxford who grew up in Canada and not in the US like Richard in 1900.
  • On 18 Apr 1910 Richard Eugene Oxford appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
    Oxford, R. E., head, 50, married, 17 years, b. Maine, father b. Canada Eng, mor b. Maine, lumber dealer
    ---, James, father, 94, widower, b. Canada, parents b. Scotland, imm 1838 (or 1888), no occupation.
  • He and Nellie May Courtney were divorced on 16 Aug 1913 at Mecosta County, Michigan.
  • In 1920 Richard Eugene Oxford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, as a lodger, age 60, divorced, b. Maine, father b. Canada, mother b. Maine, gatesman (?) at steel mill.
  • In 1920 Richard Eugene Oxford's family was enumerated separately in the 1920 U. S. census in the household of Nellie May Courtney, his ex-wife
, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.
  • In 1930 Richard Eugene Oxford appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as Richard E. Oxford, 71, widower, b. ME, roomer.
  • In 1940 Richard Eugene Oxford appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census in the household of Violet May Oxford and Frank M. Lyons at Garden, Wayne County, Michigan, as:
    Frank M Lyons, 45, blast furnace operator at the auto factory
    Violet M Lyons, 40
    and her father living alone nextdoor:
    Richard E. Oxford, 81, divorced, b. ME.
  • Richard Eugene Oxford died on 21 Dec 1943 at Eloise, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 84 years, 8 months and 27 days.
  • He was buried in Dec 1943 at Northview Cemetery, Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan.
  • In Jul 1955 Richard's wife, Nellie May Courtney, died and was buried in Jul 1955 at Highland View Cemetery, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, at age 80 years and 9 months.
    • Last Edited: 6 Jan 2018

    Family: Nellie May Courtney b. 26 Sep 1874, d. 30 Jul 1955

    • On 24 Oct 1893 Richard Eugene Oxford, 34, married Nellie May Courtney, 19, daughter of George Courtney and Mary Fowler, at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
    • Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney were divorced on 16 Aug 1913 at Mecosta County, Michigan.

    Russell Ballyntine Oxford

    M, #510, b. 26 March 1898, d. 23 March 1976
    • Father: Matthew John Oxford b. 18 Jul 1858, d. 7 Jan 1954
    • Mother: Albyn Eleanor Spicer b. 10 May 1869, d. 5 Apr 1949
    • Russell Ballyntine Oxford was born on 26 Mar 1898 at Mecosta County, Michigan, son of Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer.
    • On 1 Jun 1900 Russell Ballyntine Oxford appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census in the household of Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
      John M Oxford, 41, b. Canada
      Alfin Oxford, 30, four of six children still living, b. Canada
      Blanch I Oxford, 10
      Sarah E Oxford, 8
      John E Oxford, 6
      Russell B Oxford, 2.
    • In Apr 1918 Russell Ballyntine Oxford registered for military service at Codington County, South Dakota.
    • On 10 Jan 1920 Russell Ballyntine 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 Russell Ballyntine Oxford was enumerated of at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, as:
      Russel Oxford, head, 26 single, rents at USD 40 per month
      John, father, 66
      Elanor, mother, 56
      Harry, brother, 21, single
      Leslie, brother, 17, single
      Blanch McLeod, sister, 35, widow.
    • On 24 Apr 1930 Russell Ballyntine Oxford appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, as:
      OXFORD, Russell B., head, 31, single, b. Michigan, parents b. Canada English, machinist for the railroad, owns a home worth $6000 and a radio
      ---, Eleanor A., mother, 60, b. Canada, immigrated 1887
      ---, Mathew J., father, 71, b. Canada, immigrated 1887, and is natualized.
    • On 25 Oct 1930 Russell Ballyntine Oxford, 32, married Lucille Elizabeeth Hamm, 27, daughter of Charles P. Hamm and Mary E. Reinhardt, at Iowa.
    • Russell Ballyntine Oxford died on 23 Mar 1976 at Seattle, Kings County, Washington, at age 77 years, 11 months and 26 days.
    • He was buried in Mar 1976 at Memorial Park, Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa.
    • Lucille, his wife, outlived Russell and died on 19 Nov 1980 at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, at age 77.
    • Last Edited: 27 Nov 2017

    Family: Lucille Elizabeeth Hamm b. 24 Mar 1903, d. 19 Nov 1980

    • On 25 Oct 1930 Russell Ballyntine Oxford, 32, married Lucille Elizabeeth Hamm, 27, daughter of Charles P. Hamm and Mary E. Reinhardt, at Iowa.

    Russell Charles Oxford

    M, #664, b. 20 October 1931, d. 24 April 2013
    • Father: Russell Ballyntine Oxford b. 26 Mar 1898, d. 23 Mar 1976
    • Mother: Lucille Elizabeeth Hamm b. 24 Mar 1903, d. 19 Nov 1980
    • Russell Charles Oxford was born on 20 Oct 1931 at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, son of Russell Ballyntine Oxford and Lucille Elizabeeth Hamm.
    • In 1970 Russell Charles Oxford was living at Mount Prospect, Illinois.
    • In 1976 Russell Charles Oxford was living at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.
    • He died on 24 Apr 2013 at Seattle, Kings County, Washington, at age 81 years, 6 months and 4 days.
    • Last Edited: 12 Dec 2017

    Family:

    • Catherine Barbara Oxford
    • Janet Lynn Oxford
    • Russell Rand Oxford

    Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford

    F, #57, b. 15 August 1891, d. 23 January 1969
    • Father: Matthew John Oxford b. 18 Jul 1858, d. 7 Jan 1954
    • Mother: Albyn Eleanor Spicer b. 10 May 1869, d. 5 Apr 1949
    • Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford was born on 15 Aug 1891 at Newaygo County, Michigan, daughter of Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer.
    • On 1 Jun 1900 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census in the household of Matthew John Oxford and Albyn Eleanor Spicer at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
      John M Oxford, 41, b. Canada
      Alfin Oxford, 30, four of six children still living, b. Canada
      Blanch I Oxford, 10
      Sarah E Oxford, 8
      John E Oxford, 6
      Russell B Oxford, 2.
    • On 24 Jun 1908 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford, 16, married Floyd George Barr, 26, son of George Barr and Ella Wilson, at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.
    • In 1910 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford and Floyd George Barr appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census at Bradley, Clark County, South Dakota, as:
      Floyd A Barr, 25, telegraph officer
      Sadie E Barr, 19
      Lawrence M Barr, 0
      Matthew J Oxford, 48, day laborer.
    • On 28 Jan 1920 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford and Floyd George Barr appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at Heron Lake, Jackson County, Minnesota, as:
      Floyd G Barr, 37, b. Mich
      Sadie E Barr, 28, b. Mich
      Larance M Barr, 10, b. S. Dakota
      Blanch E Barr, 5, b. Minn
      Beatrice M Barr, 3, b. Minn.
    • In 1930 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford and Floyd George Barr appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at Colman, Moody County, South Dakota, as:
      Floyd G Barr, 48, railroad agent
      Sadie Barr, 38
      Lawrence M Barr, 20, b. South Dakota
      Blanche Barr, 16, b. Minn
      Beatrice Barr, 14, b. Minn.
    • In 1935 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford was living at Colman, Moody County, South Dakota.
    • In 1940 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford and Floyd George Barr appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census at Coleman, Moody County, South Dakota.
    • In 1940 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census at Colman, Moody County, South Dakota, as:
      Floyd G Barr, 58, railroad telegraph operator
      Sadie E Barr, 48.
    • On 26 Jan 1962 Floyd George Barr, her husband, died at Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, at age 79.
    • Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford died on 23 Jan 1969 at New Brighton, Ramsey County, Minnesota, at age 77 years, 5 months and 8 days.
    • Last Edited: 8 Dec 2017

    Family: Floyd George Barr b. 28 Mar 1882, d. 26 Jan 1962

    • On 24 Jun 1908 Sarah Etheda "Sadie" Oxford, 16, married Floyd George Barr, 26, son of George Barr and Ella Wilson, at Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan.

    Sophie Oxford

    F, #51, b. 25 January 1866, d. 18 July 1936
    • Father: John Oxford b. 2 Jun 1811, d. 21 Dec 1883
    • Mother: Catherine Murphy b. 22 Apr 1840, d. 5 Feb 1911
    • Sophie Oxford was born on 25 Jan 1866 at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy.
    • In Apr 1871 Sophie Oxford was enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at North Esk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      Oxford, John, 60, b. Scotland (sic), protestant, farmer
      ---, Catherine, 24, b. PEI, Catholic, Irish
      ---, John, 12
      ---, Elizabeth, 10
      ---, Catherine, 7
      ---, Sophia, 5
      ---, Thomas, 3
      ---, Mary, 1.
    • In Apr 1881 Sophie Oxford appeared on the 1881 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at Northesk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      John OXFORD, M, M, 70, Scottish, b. N. B. Occ: Farmer Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Cathrine,F, M, 44, Irish, b. Prince Edward Island, Religion: Roman Catholic
      --- John, M, 23, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- James, M, 21, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note: Died and ...
      Elizabeth WHITE F, M, 20, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note:Wife of #150 Charles White
      --- Cathrine (Oxford), F, 17, Scottish New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Sophia, F ,15, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Thomas, M ,13, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Maryann, F ,11, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Allice, F, 9, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Isabella, F , 7, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Micheal (White), M , 1, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      Charles White, M, 30, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Occ: Labourer
      (LDS index or census erroneously shows Oxford children Catherine, Sophie, Thomas, Mary Ann, Alice and Isabelle as "White.")
    • Sophie Oxford emigrated in 1884 from Canada to Michigan, and was naturalized.
    • On 30 Oct 1889 Sophie Oxford, 23, married Albert H. Courtney, 22, son of George Courtney and Mary Fowler, at Woodville, Newaygo County, Michigan.
    • On 1 Jun 1900 Sophie Oxford and Albert H. Courtney appeared on the 1900 U. S. Federal census at Monroe Township, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
      Albert H Courtney 33, b. Feb 1867 in Mich., farmer
      Sophia Courtney 33, b. Nov 1866
      Etha Courtney 10, b. Sep 1899 (?)
    • On 2 Feb 1920 Sophie Oxford and Albert H. Courtney appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census at Wilcox, Newaygo County, Michigan, as:
      Albert H Courtney, 52, b. Mich, salesman
      Sophia Courtney, 53, b. Canada
      Etha M Courtney, 28, daur, divorced, b Micih
      Loyd A Courtney, 10, grandson, b. Mich.
    • On 25 Apr 1930 Sophie Oxford and Albert H. Courtney appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, as:
      Albert H Courtney, 63
      Sophia Courtney, 65
      Loyd A Courtney, 21, grandson.
    • Sophie Oxford was buried in 1936 at White Cloud Cemetery, Whitecloud, Newaygo County, Michigan.
    • She died on 18 Jul 1936 at Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 70 years, 5 months and 23 days.
    • Albert outlived Sophie and died on 1 Jul 1951 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 84.
    • Albert H. Courtney outlived Sophie Oxford and was buried in Jul 1951 at White Cloud Cemetery, Whitecloud, Newaygo County, Michigan.
    • Last Edited: 5 Jan 2018

    Family: Albert H. Courtney b. 9 Feb 1867, d. 1 Jul 1951

    • On 30 Oct 1889 Sophie Oxford, 23, married Albert H. Courtney, 22, son of George Courtney and Mary Fowler, at Woodville, Newaygo County, Michigan.

    Susanna Oxford

    F, #228, b. before 19 January 1785, d. after 1851
    • Susanna Oxford was was included on the land petition of one John DEEGAN, where "Indian Lands" and the "Julian Indian Tribe" are also mentioned in 1841.
    • She was born b 19 Jan 1785 at Mortlach, Banffshire, Scotland, daughter of James Oxford and Margret Urquhart.
    • C 1805 Susanna Oxford married Mr. Knight estimated date and theoretical husband (i.e. totally unreliable information.)
    • B 1851 Mr. Knight, her husband, died possibly at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    • In Apr 1851 Susanna Oxford was enumerated in the 1851 Canadian census in the household of Mary Oxford at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    • In 1788 and 1793, James and William Knight were making land petitions in Northumberland County. Also in 1847, one Senot Knight appears in the land petition records. Unknown what, if any, relationship they might be to Susanna. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
    • Susanna Oxford died a 1851 at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    • Last Edited: 17 Dec 2017

    Family: Mr. Knight b. c 1780, d. b 1851

    • C 1805 Susanna Oxford married Mr. Knight estimated date and theoretical husband (i.e. totally unreliable information.)

    Susannah Oxford

    F, #93, b. 1808, d. after 1891
    • Susannah Oxford was born about in 1808 at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Mathew Oxford and Mary Sweezey.
    • On 12 Nov 1839 Susannah Oxford married Samuel Miller at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, by banns.
    • On 25 Apr 1850 Samuel Miller, her husband, died at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    • On 6 May 1850 at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, Susannah Oxford was mentioned in the obituary of Samuel Miller.
    • In 1851 Susannah Oxford was enumerated in the 1851 Canadian census at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      Susannah Miller, widow, 42, Scottish, b. NB
      ---,Mary Ann, 16, dau, Scottish, b. NB
      ---,William John, 11, son, Scottish, b. NB
      ---,James Edward, 10, son, Scottish, b. NB
      ---,Martha Jane, 7, dau, Scottish, b. NB
      ---,Samuel Joseph, 6, son, Scottish, b. NB
      ---,Mathew Arch., 3, son, Scottish, b. NB.
    • She and Mary Oxford were living only four doors apart, with Susannah being in house no.16 in 1851.
    • 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?
    • In Apr 1861 Susannah Oxford appeared on the 1861 Canadian census at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      Susannah Millar, 53, head, native, episcopalian
      William John Millar, son, 22, laborer
      James E Millar, son, 19, laborer
      Martha Jane Millar, daur, 18, domestic servant
      Samuel J Millar, son, 16, laborer
      Alice Millar, daur, 9, scholar.
    • In 1891 Susannah Oxford was enumerated in the household of William John Miller and Hannah Mitchell at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      J William Miller, 51, butcher, b. US
      Hannah Miller, 49
      William J Miller, 22
      Bessie Miller, 19
      Harry Miller, 18
      Laura Miller, 16
      Stanley Miller, 14
      Charles Miller, 12
      Everette Miller, 10
      Clarence Miller, 6
      Susan (Oxford) Miller, his mother, 84.
    • Susannah Oxford died a 1891 at Newcastle Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    • Last Edited: 6 Jan 2018

    Family: Samuel Miller b. 1782, d. 25 Apr 1850

    • On 12 Nov 1839 Susannah Oxford married Samuel Miller at Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, by banns.

    Susie Oxford

    F, #85, b. 1880
    • Her father, Reuben (George) Oxford, died at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada.
    • Susie Oxford was born in 1880 at Boom, Northesk Parish, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, daughter of Reuben (George) Oxford and Mary Ann Aribildo.
    • In Apr 1881 Susie 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.
    • Susie Oxford married Mr. [?] Miller.
    • Last Edited: 1 Jan 2018

    Family: Mr. [?] Miller b. bt 1860 - 1869

    • John Miller b. a 1900
    • James Miller of Maine b. a 1900

    Thomas Oxford

    M, #52, b. 15 February 1868

    • Father: John Oxford b. 2 Jun 1811, d. 21 Dec 1883
    • Mother: Catherine Murphy b. 22 Apr 1840, d. 5 Feb 1911
    • Thomas Oxford was born on 15 Feb 1868 at Newcastle, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, son of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy.
    • In Apr 1871 Thomas Oxford was enumerated in the 1871 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at North Esk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      Oxford, John, 60, b. Scotland (sic), protestant, farmer
      ---, Catherine, 24, b. PEI, Catholic, Irish
      ---, John, 12
      ---, Elizabeth, 10
      ---, Catherine, 7
      ---, Sophia, 5
      ---, Thomas, 3
      ---, Mary, 1.
    • In Apr 1881 Thomas Oxford appeared on the 1881 Canadian census in the household of John Oxford and Catherine Murphy at Northesk, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada, as:
      John OXFORD, M, M, 70, Scottish, b. N. B. Occ: Farmer Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Cathrine,F, M, 44, Irish, b. Prince Edward Island, Religion: Roman Catholic
      --- John, M, 23, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- James, M, 21, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note: Died and ...
      Elizabeth WHITE F, M, 20, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian Note:Wife of #150 Charles White
      --- Cathrine (Oxford), F, 17, Scottish New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Sophia, F ,15, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Thomas, M ,13, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Maryann, F ,11, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Allice, F, 9, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Isabella, F , 7, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      --- Micheal (White), M , 1, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Religion: Presbyterian
      Charles White, M, 30, Scottish, b. New Brunswick Occ: Labourer
      (LDS index or census erroneously shows Oxford children Catherine, Sophie, Thomas, Mary Ann, Alice and Isabelle as "White.")
    • Thomas Oxford and Matthew John Oxford were naturalized in 1889 at Newaygo County, Michigan.
    • Thomas Oxford was naturalized at Newaygo County, Michigan.
    • On 15 Aug 1890 Thomas Oxford, 22, married Nellie Wessels, daughter of William Wessels and Sarah Walters, at Woodville, Newaygo County, Michigan.
    • On 3 Apr 1901 Bertha E. Oxford and Edward Thomas Oxford were enumerated in the 1901 Canadian census at Derby, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada, as borders:

      in entry 25, fam 15
      Bertha Oxford, boarder, b. New Brunswick, age 10, b. 17 June 1890, Scottish origin
      living in the home of
      William CRAWFORD, b. 10 Jan 1850 in NB rural, and his wife,
      Margaret, b. 22 Feb 1844 in NB rural. They have an adopted son,
      William W., b. 22 Jan 1887
      (Living nextdoor, her brother.)
      at entry 21, family 14
      Edward Oxford, boarder, b. New Brunswick, age 7, b. 17 Mar 1894. Scottish origin
      Living in the home of -
      William H. MURPHY, b. 5 Mar 1865 in NB rural, and his wife,
      --- Mary A., b. 21 May 1861, also in NB rural; who have six children.
      --- William J., son, 14 feb 1890
      --- Betha M., dau, 15 Sep 1885
      --- Cathlen E., 20 dec 1892
      --- Margerite, 24 Jan 1896
      --- Bernetta, 14 Mar 1898
      --- Claude, son, 21 Feb 1900
      (Note: it is highly possible that this Murphy family is related to the Oxford children. Details currently unknown.)
    • In Apr 1910 Thomas Oxford and Nellie Wessels appeared on the 1910 U. S. Federal census 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.
    • 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.)
    • According to old family papers, he was "lost", with no further information. Please contact the Webmaster if you have further information.
    • Last Edited: 7 Jan 2018

    Family: Nellie Wessels b. 1874, d. 6 Feb 1951

    • On 15 Aug 1890 Thomas Oxford, 22, married Nellie Wessels, daughter of William Wessels and Sarah Walters, at Woodville, Newaygo County, Michigan.

    Violet May Oxford

    F, #1091, b. 23 June 1900, d. 2 April 1986
    • Father: Richard Eugene Oxford b. 24 Mar 1859, d. 21 Dec 1943
    • Mother: Nellie May Courtney b. 26 Sep 1874, d. 30 Jul 1955
    • Violet May Oxford was born on 23 Jun 1900 at Woodville, Newaygo County, Michigan, daughter of Richard Eugene Oxford and Nellie May Courtney.
    • In 1920 Violet May Oxford appeared on the 1920 U. S. Federal census in the household of Nellie May Courtney at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, as:
      Oxford, Nellie M., head, O., M., 45, divorced, (all b. Michigan; children's father b. Maine)
      ---, Rena, daughter, 24,
      ---, Violet M., daughter, 18, (saleslady in a department store)
      ---, Eugene, son, 18, (bookkeeper in an insurance company.)
    • On 20 Jul 1922 Violet May Oxford, 22, married Frank M. Lyons, son of Luke Lyons, at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
    • In 1930 Violet May Oxford and Frank M. Lyons appeared on the 1930 U. S. Federal census at Highland Park, Wayne County, Michigan, as:
      Frank Lyons, Head, 35, b. Wisconsin
      Violet Lyons, Wife, 29, b. Michigan.
    • In 1940 Violet May Oxford and Frank M. Lyons appeared on the 1940 U. S. Federal census at Garden, Wayne County, Michigan, as:
      Frank M Lyons, 45, blast furnace operator at the auto factory
      Violet M Lyons, 40
      and her father living alone nextdoor:
      Richard E. Oxford, 81, divorced, b. ME.
    • Violet May Oxford and Frank M. Lyons had no issue.
    • On 15 Jul 1949 Violet May Oxford, 49, married Bert Arthur Ohme, 59, son of Andrew Herman Ohme, at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.
    • Violet May Oxford died on 2 Apr 1986 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan, at age 85 years, 9 months and 10 days.
    • She was buried in Apr 1986 at Lakeville Cemetery, Lakeville, Oakland County, Michigan.
    • Last Edited: 6 Jan 2018

    Family 1: Frank M. Lyons b. 1895

    • On 20 Jul 1922 Violet May Oxford, 22, married Frank M. Lyons, son of Luke Lyons, at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.

    Family 2: Bert Arthur Ohme b. 8 Nov 1889

    • On 15 Jul 1949 Violet May Oxford, 49, married Bert Arthur Ohme, 59, son of Andrew Herman Ohme, at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.