Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485318577:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: MLX9-8GK
• _UID: D940A7F6E5504359B182F87DD5D97F147023
• Census: 4 Jun 1880, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  School St.
• Census: 13 Jun 1900, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  277 School St.
• Residence: Sep 1918, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  141 West Elm St.
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; enrolled for WWI draft

Notes:

Military:
Lester gives his mother as his nearest relative. This probably means his father is dead rather than divorced. I believe that to be the case.

Died:
See Vol 9, p. 266 of Brockton death records.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485318575:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: 27SZ-VR2
• _UID: 0A4558368C904698A8FE7B0E264B6E5A3F16
• Census: 3 Jun 1850, Eaton, Carroll, New Hampshire, United States
• Birth: 1852, Madison, Carroll, New Hampshire, United States
• Census: 1 May 1865, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Aug 1877, Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

So, what happened to Amos? Where is he in 1880? That would be interesting

His 1852 birth date looks wrong since he is in the 1850 census.

Birth:
This birthdate appears to be wrong since he appears in the 1850 census.

Amos married Sarah Oldham Peterson on 13 Apr 1873 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, and was divorced on 8 Aug 1877 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah (daughter of Franklin Peterson and Almira Stetson) was born on 6 Dec 1846 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; died after 1922 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485318798:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: LH55-217
• _UID: 9004C791E0F9463CBE9BD2A901FAB5E6B12E
• Census: Aug 1850, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Jun 1855, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 22 Jun 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  South Abington
• Census: May 1865, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  South Ward
• Census: 16 Jun 1870, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 4 Jun 1880, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  School St.
• Census: 13 Jun 1900, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  277 School St.
• Residence: 1906, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  307 Harvard St
• Residence: 1907, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  307 Harvard St
• Residence: 1909, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  39 Harvard St
• Census: 29 Apr 1910, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1915, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  7 Harvard St
• Residence: 1917, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  7 Harvard St
• Residence: 1920, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  7 Harvard St
• Residence: 1922, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  7 Harvard St

Notes:

So far, we have not yet found a death date for Sarah. She does not appear in the Massachusetts 1920 or 1930 census. Nor in the town records or death indexes. It seems unlikely that she moved away but we have not found a death record.

There is a story in the Boston Globe about a Sarah Hooper, elderly (62 years), paralytic, who was being transported to the state hospital at Tewksbury and got stuck in a hearse for 8 hours. But, our Sarah Hooper is in Whitman in 1917-1920.

Census:
Sarah is enumerated in her father's home in 1900. There is a Benjamin F. Peterson next door who may be an older brother. She is listed as divorced and as having 3 children, all three of whom are still living. Sarah notes that she had three children, all of whom are still living in 1910.

Census:
In 1910, Sarah is living as a boarder. She reports that she is a widow and that 2 of her 3 children are living.

Notes:

Divorced:
Sarah O Merrow brought suit against Amos Merrow for divorce - October Term 1877 - 8 Aug 1877
Claims that Amos Merrow deserted the family on 13 Mar 1874.

Divorced:
Divorce of Sarah Peterson and Amos Merrow finalized.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321071:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: K4BZ-GFV
• _UID: EF7704C3B48A409A83137B2A6C7427971E92
• Census: 3 Jun 1850, Eaton, Carroll, New Hampshire, United States
• Census: 1 May 1865, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Seth married Phoebe. Phoebe was born in 1821 in Conway, Carroll, New Hampshire, United States; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321073:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: K8YZ-2ZZ
• _UID: 4E4BAC5AFE9947089D60170A8F1870995309
• Census: 3 Jun 1850, Eaton, Carroll, New Hampshire, United States
• Census: 1 May 1865, Lynnfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321043:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: LH55-2YB
• _UID: E4803F5C2C1D4F01BB7306F7765B77E9F400
• Census: Aug 1850, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Jun 1855, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 22 Jun 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  South Abington
• Misc: 12 Oct 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; agreed to administration of mother's estate
• Misc: 16 Feb 1863, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; mentioned in his father's estate
• Census: May 1865, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  South Ward
• Census: 16 Jun 1870, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Possessions: 1879, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; property
• Census: 4 Jun 1880, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  School St.
• Census: 13 Jun 1900, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  277 School St.

Notes:

Franklin is listed in the censuses as a farmer. In 1860, his farm is described in the non-population schedule.

In 1880, Franklin is listed as a widower.

Preliminary research on this line looks like it goes back to Plymouth in the early 1600s.

Census:
In the 1900 Census, he is listed as Single. Is that correct, or should it really say Widowed? There is no mother present in the house. Both he and his parents are listed as being from Massachusetts.

Franklin married Almira Stetson on 10 Jan 1833 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Almira (daughter of Abel Stetson and Sarah Oldham) was born on 27 Mar 1806 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; died on 9 Jan 1880 in South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321048:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: KZRX-N5B
• _UID: 67498868A6A249719D3A01DA1D0E4F572559
• Residence: 15 Mar 1809, Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: Aug 1850, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1 Jun 1855, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 22 Jun 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  South Abington
• Census: May 1865, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  South Ward
• Census: 16 Jun 1870, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: shoemaker
• _AMTID: 162485322546:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: LH5P-ZY7
• _UID: 4C99ADDAC1A64F759BC28D948B62C6EBB3C1
• Religion: 18 Feb 1808, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; charter member of Union Calvinistic Society of South Abington
• Census: 1830, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 1840, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 29 Aug 1850, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 25 Jun 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Religion: 1863, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; member of the Union Calvinistic Society
• Probate: 16 Feb 1863, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Maybe the son of Elijah - Peterson history says maybe. Worth looking more.

Birth:
Could have also been from E. Bridgewater. His son's death record says he was born in E. Bridgewater.

Census:
Enumeration: 00232001-01000001

Census:
Enumeration - 000010001-00010001
Living right around Asaph T are his sons Washington, Luther, and Asaph

Census:
Luther and Washington live nearby, within a couple of houses.

Probate:
Left an estate of $50 to be administered.
Asaph Peterson, East Bridgewater applies for letters of administration, eldest son.
Heirs:
Asaph Peterson
Franklin Peterson
Washington Peterson
Luther Peterson
Edward B. Peterson,
Sally Soule, wife of James P Soule, all of Abington.

Most valuable asset is a pew in the Union Calvinistic Society of South Abington

Died:
The administration of Asaph's estate shows that at the time of his death, his estate was less than $100 and that he died intestate.

Of note in his inventory was a pew in the Union Calvinistic Society of South Abington.

Asaph married Betty Bates on 4 Aug 1803 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Betty (daughter of Lt. Benjamin Bates and Elizabeth Dyer) was born on 8 Jul 1778 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; died on 23 Aug 1860 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; was buried in Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485322558:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: LRBG-L4B
• _UID: A28C091950874274BF5183C987C12052F36B
• Census: 29 Aug 1850, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 25 Jun 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Will: 17 Aug 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Probate: 13 Oct 1860, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Betsy died in 1860 and her estate was probated. This means that she owned real estate separate from her husband. So, we need to find how she acquired it.

There is a Samuel Dyer named as surety. Likely this is one of her brothers or nephews. In any case, he is a link to find out more about her family.

Will:
All personal property and income from real estate and so much of the real estate as may be necessary for his support and comfort during his life to Asaph T. Peterson, her husband. Whatever is left to be divided between the children.

Oldest son, Asaph, appointed to take charge of the property and to be executor.

After the death of Asaph T, the property was sold 18 May 1863. Advertised in the Old Colony Memorial newspaper.

"the house and outbuildings, together with half an acre of land, more or less, situated on Harvard Street,it being the estate of the late Betty Peterson of South Abington, deceased.

From Massachusetts Land Records, 1620-1986, Plymouth County, Grantors Index 1860-1882 N-Z
S. Abington, Betty, by executor, 1862, to Jacob Pool, Book 311, page 110
S. Abington, Betty, by executor, 1863, to Edward B. Peterson, book 317, page 157

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military: Private, Continental Line, Revolutionary War
• Military: REVOLUTIONARY WAR PATRIOT
• _AMTID: 162485322544:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: L4H9-X5S
• _UID: 7678B9E225AE47DE85110F6001BFC9AFBE25
• Will: 15 Mar 1809, Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Probate: 20 Jun 1810, Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Probate: 2 Jul 1810, Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Will:
All personal estate given to his wife Sarah for her natural life..
All real estate to his wife Sarah during her widowhood. Afterward to be divided between their five children.
Eldest son Isaac - 1 dollar
second son Abel - 1 dollar
third son Zenas Stetson - 1 dollar
Eldest daughter Sally Stetson - 1 dollar
Second daughter Almira Stetson - 1 dollar
aged mother Lydia - one heifer

Probate:
Will presented for probate

Probate:
Inventory of his estate presented at court.

Buried:
FINDAGRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=25139826

Abel married Sarah Oldham on 1 Dec 1782 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Oldham, Jr. and Deborah Buker) was born on 11 Nov 1761 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; died on 19 Jul 1851 in Pembroke, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; was buried in Hanson, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485322545:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: LZ66-BJH
• _UID: 1AEDD08E05FA4DBBA8DBD2AD7936B91CF246