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George Russell Dana Sr. 1860–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1860

Birth Location: Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine

Death Date: 8 Dec 1925

Death Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Father: William Sr.

Mother: Hester Knapp

Spouse(s): Hattie Ritchie

Children(s): George Jr

In 1860, George Russell Dana Sr. entered the world in Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine, born to William Henry Dana Sr And Hester Ann Knapp. In 1860, George Russell Dana Sr. resided in Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA. In 1870, George Russell Dana Sr. resided in Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA. George Russell Dana Sr. married Hattie Elizabeth Ritchie, and had children including George Russell Dana Jr. George Russell Dana Sr. passed away in 1925 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

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Biography

  • In 1860, George Russell Dana Sr. entered the world in Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine, born to William Henry Dana Sr And Hester Ann Knapp.
  • In 1860, George Russell Dana Sr. resided in Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA.
  • In 1870, George Russell Dana Sr. resided in Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA.
  • George Russell Dana Sr. married Hattie Elizabeth Ritchie, and had children including George Russell Dana Jr.
  • George Russell Dana Sr. passed away in 1925 in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sr.
1827–1900
Birth Location: Warren, Washington, Vermont
WS
Hester Knapp
1824–1910
Birth Location: Freeman, Franklin, Maine
HK

Spouses(s)

Hattie Ritchie
1859–1939
Birth Location: Quebec, Canada
HR

Children(s)

George Jr
1891–1969
Birth Location: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts
GJ

George Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
George Sr.
1860–1925
Birth Place: Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine
Parents
William Henry Dana Sr.
1827–1900
Warren, Washington, Vermont
Hester (Ann) Knapp
1824–1910
Freeman, Franklin, Maine
Grandparents
Samuel Dana
1799–1888
Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont
Calista Porter
1806–1884
Waitsfield, Washington, Vermont
Elijah Knapp
1794–1870
Maine
Celia Pullen
1801–1842
Kingsfield, Franklin, Maine
Great-Grandparents
Henry Dana
1769–1851
Martha Pike
1759–1818
William Jr.
1781–1858
Lucy Thompson
1780–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Dana
1737–1813
Eleanor Foster
1746–1821
Samuel Pike
1740–1779
Mehetable Elwell
1735–1774
William Sr.
1752–1843
Deborah Ainsworth
1758–1856

George Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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George (Russell Dana) Sr. (21 Feb 1860–8 Dec 1925) m. Hattie (Elizabeth) Ritchie (28 Feb 1859–1939)
  1. 1. George (Russell Dana) Jr 1891–1969 m. Leslie Pullen 1894–1991
    1. 1. Phyllis Dana 1926–2005
    2. 2. Edgar (P.) Dana 1932–2016

George Sr.'s Timeline

9 Records

1860
21 Feb 1860
Birth of George Russell Dana Sr. in Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine
Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine
1860
1860
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA
Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA
Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
1900
1900
Age 40
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Lowell City, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Lowell City, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1910
1910
Age 50
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1918
1918
Age 58
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
George Russell Dana Sr. resided here in Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
1925
8 Dec 1925
Age 65
Death of George Russell Dana Sr. in Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1860
    Event Place: Freeman Twp, Franklin, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [3] Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_712; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 247
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 544; Family History Film: 1254544; Page: 86B; Enumeration District: 450; Image: 0464.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Freeman, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M593_543; Page: 80B; Family History Library Film: 552042
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_661; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 826.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Freeman, Franklin, Maine; Page: 840; Family History Library Film: 803435
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_599; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0848; FHL microfilm: 1374612

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Freeman, Franklin, Maine; Page: 840; Family History Library Film: 803435

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Freeman, Franklin, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Freeman, Franklin, Maine; Roll: M593_543; Page: 80B; Family History Library Film: 552042

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 544; Family History Film: 1254544; Page: 86B; Enumeration District: 450; Image: 0464.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lowell City, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623_661; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 826.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lowell Ward 3, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_599; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0848; FHL microfilm: 1374612

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lowell Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_712; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 247

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1925
    Event Place: Lowell, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index
    [2] Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards
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