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Matilda Bates 1888–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1888

Birth Location: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA

Death Date: 22 Feb 1971

Death Location: Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA

Father: Silas Bates

Mother: Kate Weeks

Spouse(s): Arthur French

Children(s): Sally French, Robert French, John French, John French

In 1888, Matilda Bates entered the world in Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA, born to Silas Mix Bates And Kate Sylvira Weeks. In 1900, Matilda Bates resided in Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA. In 1910, Matilda Bates resided in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA. Matilda Bates married Arthur John French, and had children including John S French, Robert J French, Sally A French. Matilda Bates passed away in 1971 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Matilda Bates entered the world in Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA, born to Silas Mix Bates And Kate Sylvira Weeks.
  • In 1900, Matilda Bates resided in Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA.
  • In 1910, Matilda Bates resided in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA.
  • Matilda Bates married Arthur John French, and had children including John S French, Robert J French, Sally A French.
  • Matilda Bates passed away in 1971 in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Bates
1839–1922
Birth Location: Levant, Penobscot, Maine, USA
SB
Kate Weeks
1850–1911
Birth Location: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
KW

Spouses(s)

Arthur French
1886–1966
Birth Location: Parkamn Piscataquis Rusal
AF

Children(s)

Sally French
1924–
Birth Location: Maine
SF
Robert French
1921–
Birth Location: Maine
RF
John French
1919–
Birth Location: Maine
JF
John French
1919–
Birth Location: Maine
JF

Matilda Bates's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Bates
1888–1971
Birth Place: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Parents
Silas Mix Bates
1839–1922
Levant, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Kate (Sylvira) Weeks
1850–1911
Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Grandparents
Seth (R.) Bates
1807–1880
Green, Massachusetts
Elizabeth (Ann) Douglas
1818–1898
Alfred, Maine
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matilda Bates's Descendants

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Matilda Bates (16 Sep 1888–22 Feb 1971) m. Arthur (John) French (15 Dec 1886–15 March 1966)
  1. 1. Sally (A) French 1924–
  2. 2. Robert (J) French 1921–
  3. 3. John (S) French 1919–
  4. 4. John (S) French 1919–

Matilda Bates's Timeline

8 Records

1888
16 Sep 1888
Birth of Matilda Bates in Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Matilda Bates resided here in Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Matilda Bates resided here in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Matilda Bates resided here in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Matilda Bates resided here in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Matilda Bates resided here in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine
Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Matilda Bates resided here in Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
1971
22 Feb 1971
Age 83
Death of Matilda Bates in Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1888
    Event Place: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: 598; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1240598
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T624_545; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0204; FHL microfilm: 1374558
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Maine Death Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: 838; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 700.0; FHL microfilm: 2340573
    [6] Maine, Marriage Records, Maine State Archives; Augusta, Maine, USA; 1908-1922 Vital Records; Roll #: 20
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T625_647; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 553
    [8] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T627_1489; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-19
    [9] Maine, Birth Records, Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; Pre 1892 Delayed Returns; Roll #: 6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Abbot, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: 598; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1240598

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T624_545; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0204; FHL microfilm: 1374558

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T625_647; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 553

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: 838; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 700.0; FHL microfilm: 2340573

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T627_1489; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Guilford, Piscataquis, Maine; Roll: T627_1489; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 11-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1971
    Event Place: Bangor, Penobscot, Maine, USA
    Record Source: Maine Death Index
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