Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485319360:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: GZN6-5S4
• _UID: 140B6EB8F54641C1AA51DF2C8B4FC3C7EC15
• Census: 27 Apr 1910, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 8 Jan 1920, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  39 Tremont St
• Census: 2 Apr 1930, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  39 Tremont St
• Residence: 1935, New York, New York, United States; Address:
  Evangeline Residence, Manhattan, 10th Ward, West 13th St.
• Misc: 21 Jun 1937, Hamilton, Bermuda; returned from a trip to Bermuda aboard the ship Queen of Bermuda
• Residence: 21 Jun 1937, New York, New York, United States; Address:
  173 W. 13th St
• Census: 12 Apr 1940, New York, New York, United States; Address:
  Evangeline Residence, Manhattan, 10th Ward, West 13th St.
• Misc: 3 Jun 1958, Hamilton, Bermuda; Returned from a trip to Hamilton, Bermuda aboard PAA flight 137
• Residence: 3 Jun 1958, New York, New York, United States; Address:
  56 7th Ave

Notes:

Rotha never married.

As a child, after her father abandoned the family, Rotha went to live with an aunt and uncle.

Census:
Rotha is found in the home of Ancon(?) W. and Clara H. Jenkins and is listed as a niece of the head of the household.

Clara H. Jenkins is Clara Hooper Jenkins, aunt of Cora and great-aunt of Rotha.

Census:
In 1920, Rotha is listed merely as the ward of Ancon W. Jenkins. His wife, Clara is no longer in the home. Remarkably, he has gone from 50 to 40 years old. It seems likely that the age in 1910 was incorrect.

Census:
Rotha is listed as a stenographer in 1930 for an attorney.

Residence:
Rotha returned from Bermuda on 21 Jun 1937 aboard the Queen of Bermuda. She reported that she was 33 years old, born in 1904 in Whitman, Mass.

This is really probably 123 W. 13th St, since that's where the Evangeline Residence was located.

Died:
Some sources hint that her death happened in Hanover, but the Massachusetts Death Index says Braintree.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485319382:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: 9NN3-12S
• _UID: 809713E668BA4A0788874E6B3B4E90F35757
• Census: 18 Jun 1900, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Jan 1901, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Occupation: 9 Feb 1905, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Conductor
• Residence: 9 Feb 1905, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  73 Chestnut St.
• Census: 22 Apr 1910, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  840 N. Monticello St.
• Military: 12 Sep 1918, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; registered for WWI draft
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  30 Sunapee St.
• Census: 5 Apr 1930, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  15 Main St
• Residence: 1931, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  15 Main St
• Residence: 1 Apr 1935, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  13A Main St.
• Residence: 1937, Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  15 Main
• Residence: 1938, Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  15 Main
• Census: 25 Apr 1940, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  13A Main St.
• Residence: 1942, Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  15 Main
• Residence: 1942, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  996 Merrill
• Military: 25 Apr 1942, Newport, Sullivan, New Hampshire, United States; Registered for the draft
• Residence: 25 Apr 1942, East Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  996 Merrill St.
• Misc: 8 Aug 1947; Social Security Claim
• Census: 22 Apr 1950, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  996 Merrill
• Residence: 1954, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  996 Merrill
• Residence: 1961, Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States; Address:
  996 Merrill

Notes:

According to the family story, Charlie Ross left the family in 1907, leaving Cora with three small daughters.

I am beginning to suspect that the Charlie F. Ross who married Fannie White might not be the right person.

In 1910, there is a Charles Ross living in Brockton that is the right age and may well be this Charles. He and his wife of three years, Fannie, are living as boarders in the home of Aaron Burnham. This would coincide with his abandonment of his family in 1907. It would mean that either he chose to remarry without getting a divorce or he and Cora were divorced. This needs further research. At the time of the 1910 Census, he was living only a few blocks away from his daughter Rotha, who was separated from the rest of the family.

It appears that sometime around 1907, Charles left the family - his wife and children. By 1910, he was close by living as husband and wife with Fannie White, but they had not yet married. In 1916, they married in Vermont and settled there as if they had never married before.

However, the parents listed on the Charles Ross / Cora Hooper marriage record do not match the ones for the Charles Ross / Fannie White record in Vermont. So far, I cannot find Charles in any record prior to his 1900 census, nor can I find either set of parents

Ross / Hooper set - Henry C Ross and Mary Paulding
Ross / White set - George F Ross and Elizabeth W Baldwin

While the marriage of Cora and Charles took place in Whitman, there are no Whitman records in the Mass. Town & Vital Records Collection.

2020-01-14 - Just because the marriage register for Charles & Cora lists their parents, that does not mean that their parents are still alive. They could already be dead. I do find an Henry A.C. Ross on the pauper roles around 1900. But there is no reason to connect him. Finding an 1880 census record in Boston would really help.

Birth:
The statewide index to births lists a Charles (twin) born in 1879 in Boston, volume 306, page 23. The only other twin born in 1879 in Boston is Martha W, also on the same page of the registry. However, these are the children of Citifore and Mary Ross, a black couple.

Though, I don't necessarily believe a lot else about Charles, on both his WWI and WWII draft cards, he gives his birthday at 18 Mar 1879 and is generally consistent in saying he was born in Boston.

Census:
Charles is a boarder in 1900 and is listed as a driver. Interestingly, he is living at 65 Pleasant St, at the corner of Pleasant and Thayer St. His mother-in-law was Salome Thayer.

Census:
In 1910, Charles is listed as a boarder with Fannie Ross in Brockton. This seem sort of questionable as there are 2 additional marriage records for him in Rhode Island and in Vermont in Nov 1916.

They both claim this as a first marriage. Looks like someone else provided the data. It appears that Charlie divorced Cora and married Fannie.

Moreover, Fannie is really Fannie White and could be related to Fred White (does not appear to be the case).

Census:
This census records that he was 26 at the time of his first marriage. However, he would have been 21 when he and Cora married and 37 when he and Fannie married.

Census:
This records says that Charles only completed 5th grade and that Fannie had 1 year of High School. They rent the house for $35/month. Both work in a shoe factory.

Residence:
Found at the same address in 1945, 1946, 1947, 1949, 1957, 1961

Misc:
I think this is the date when he claimed social security, not when he died. He shows up in city directories until the early 1970s.

Census:
Charles is 71, Fannie is 65, both from Massachusetts. He made $1400 for the year and has not served in the military.

Died:
Mrs. Fannie White Ross is the informant, but she provides no details for his parents at all. But that does indicate that this is the same Charles F. Ross who was in Brockton, Mass in 1910.

Charles married Cora Stetson Hooper on 26 Jan 1901 in Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, and was divorced on 10 Oct 1910 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Cora (daughter of Walter S. Hooper and Sarah Oldham Peterson) was born on 31 Aug 1879 in South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; died on 25 Jun 1980 in Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; was buried in Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485317601:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: KGKZ-R8B
• _UID: 7C8052B362714055826ED3CEA69B7320CE3C
• Census: 4 Jun 1880, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  School St.
• Census: 19 Jun 1900, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 9 Feb 1905, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  73 Chestnut St.
• Residence: 1909, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  Quincy Pl
• Census: 6 May 1910, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  22 Cherry St.
• Residence: 1917, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  22 Cherry St.
• Residence: 1920, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  22 Cherry St.
• Census: 16 Jan 1920, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 16 Apr 1930, Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  12 Norfolk St.
• Census: 12 Apr 1940, Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  12 Norfolk St.
• Census: 3 Apr 1950, Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  12 Norfolk St.

Notes:

Birth:
Birth record for Alma says Cora was born in Whitman.

Census:
In 1900, 20 year old Cora Hooper is listed as a roomer in the home of Arthur Ames and his wife Hannah. She is listed as shoe operative.

Residence:
Mrs. Cora Ross, employee of the Regal Co.

Census:
In the 1910 Census, Cora is listed as married and having been married for 9 years, but Charlie is no where to be seen. Cora is also listed as having had 3 children, but only two are alive. Rotha, her middle daughter is not in the household.

Residence:
Mrs. Cora Ross, Listed as shoeworker

Residence:
Mrs. Cora Ross listed as shoeworker

Census:
In the 1920 Census, Cora is listed as widowed. However, Frederick, also listed as widowed, is a boarder in the house. Looks like they found a mutually agreeable arrangement.

Notes:

Married:
When they were married, Charles is listed as a coachman and Cora as a shoe operative.

Charles & Cora were married by George E. Brightman, a Methodist pastor in Whitman in 1901.

Divorced:
On 10 Oct 1910, Cora filed suit against Charles F Ross for divorce.
Summons issued to Charles Ross - 7 Nov 1910
Summons issued to Charles Ross - 1 May 1912
Summons issued to Charles Ross - 3 Jun 1912
Motion to amend initial suit - 27 Aug 1912
Motion allowed - 30 Aug 1912

Divorced:
Divorce Decree issued - cruel and abusive treatment. Alimony of $6 / week allowed, 6 May 1913.

Divorced:
Divorce absolute from Charles F. Ross

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321062:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: 9NN3-125
• _UID: 88F7B7DD328F40A6A02D00E3F49497F27B5D

Notes:

Henry Ross does not appear in the 1879 Boston Assessor's List.
1880 Boston Assessor's list - Henry L Ross, Ward 14, page 88, 1 poll, total tax $2
1880 Boston Tax Book, K-Z, Page 88, Line D, Henry L Ross, voting precinct 2, 1 poll, agent, 16 Atlantic St, $2 tax

Henry married Mary Paulding. Mary and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321064:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: 9NN3-12R
• _UID: 2CEF45FB651D4639BA8274A0D1097E777B06

Notes:

In 1900, there is a Mary A. Ross from Canada running a rooming house on Concord Square. She is listed as divorced and born in 1852. This is a possibility.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485317602:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: LLSR-6N3
• _UID: 153AB03C43444CDB90B2F341DB3466B185F7
• Census: 30 Jul 1850, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 10 Aug 1855, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 5 Jul 1860, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 21 Jun 1865, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 13 Jun 1870, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 4 Jun 1880, South Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  School St.
• Residence: 1896, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1898, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1899, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  Winter opp Summer
• Residence: 1900, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 27 Jun 1900, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1901, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1902, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1903, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 3 May 1910, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1912, Whitman, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  418 South Ave

Notes:

When Walter and Sarah married in 1878, this was his first and her second marriage. He was listed as a shoemake from E. Bridgewater and she was from S. Abington. He was listed as being born in Brockton.

Birth:
Death certificate says he was born in 1849 instead of 1848 and was born in Bridgewater instead of Brockton

Census:
In the 1880 Census, Walter shows that he and his parents were all born in Massachusetts.

Walter married Sarah Oldham Peterson on 14 Mar 1878 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, and was divorced on 7 May 1891 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:

Married:
This is Sarah's 2nd marriage. She was previously married to Merrow.

Divorced:
Sarah O Hooper filed for divorce from Walter S Hooper - 7 May 1891
Summons issued returnable 1 Jun 1891
Walter defaulted on summons 18 Dec 1891

Divorced:
Decree of divorce for cruel and abusive treatment on part of libelee with custody of minor children - 18 Dec 1891

Divorced:
Final decree - divorce absolute - 28 Jun 1892

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321050:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: K48Y-4CR
• _UID: BB45F3158F544B73AD6AB6DE8760FDE51D62
• Census: 30 Jul 1850, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 10 Aug 1855, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 5 Jul 1860, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 21 Jun 1865, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 13 Jun 1870, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1876, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Misc: 15 Oct 1877, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; appointed administrator for his deceased son, Russell's estate
• Residence: 1878, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 26 Jun 1880, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1882, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1885, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1887, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1888, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1890, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1892, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Notes:

Cornelius is listed as a farmer in Brockton for much of his life.

See Massachusetts land records for lots of details. https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Massachusetts,_Land_Records_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29
https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A%2F%2Ffamilysearch.org%2Frecords%2Fwaypoint%2FM9QJ-FNX%3An621335864%3Fcc%3D2106411

Birth:
In his birth record, it says he was born 22 Mar 1800 instead of 13 Mar 1800.

Census:
In 1860, Cornelius is listed as a trader.

Census:
Cornelius is listed as a farmer, age 60, from Mass, with both parents from Massachusetts.

Cornelius married Salome Pool Thayer on 17 Nov 1841 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. Salome (daughter of John Thayer and Lydia Brown) was born on 21 Apr 1820 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; died on 9 Jun 1909 in Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; was buried on 11 Jun 1909 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _AMTID: 162485321031:1030:191555462
• _FSFTID: K8YP-7JZ
• _UID: 479881EF182A407BBB7FA8BA869407343D43
• Census: 30 Jul 1850, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 10 Aug 1855, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 5 Jul 1860, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 21 Jun 1865, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 13 Jun 1870, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 26 Jun 1880, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1894, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1896, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1898, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1899, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  Winter opp Summer
• Residence: 1900, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Census: 27 Jun 1900, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1901, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1902, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: 1903, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
• Residence: Jun 1909, Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States; Address:
  39 Tremont St

Notes:

Also seen as Saloma P.

Residence:
Starting in 1894, Salome is listed as Cornelius widow.

Residence:
Widow of Cornelius Hooper

Census:
Salome P. Hooper is listed in Walter S. Hooper's household, but she is listed as a widow, no children, and Walter's aunt. But, she must really be his mother.

Buried:
Findagrave records her burial in Lot 028 of Beaver Cemetery, but the death record says Beacon Cemetery

Notes:

Married:
Hooper Genealogy says 1840.

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