Mary Alice
BOARDMAN
(b.
24 March 1851
,
Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
d.
23 May 1936
,
Leicester, Massachusetts, USA
)
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Mary Alice BOARDMAN was born 24 March 1851 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
Mary Alice BOARDMAN was the child of ? and ?Mary Alice was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1866.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Mary Alice married Benjamin Franklin BARNES 15 August 1870 in Leicester, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Benjamin Franklin BARNES was born 11 July 1832 in Auburn, Massachusetts, USA (Ward). Benjamin Franklin died 30 May 1906 in Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale). Benjamin Franklin was the child of Benjamin F BARNES and Nancy STOCKWELL.
Mary Alice BOARDMAN died 23 May 1936 in Leicester, Massachusetts, USA .
daughter of John W. Boardman and Alice Aspinwall
photo/ portrait (above) from obituary
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Family and Children of Mary Alice BOARDMAN
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Benjamin Franklin BARNES-- Date: 15 August 1870 Place: Leicester, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin Franklin BARNES was the child of Benjamin F BARNES and Nancy STOCKWELL
Children of Benjamin Franklin BARNES and Mary Alice BOARDMAN:
Annetta BARNES (b.22 May 1871, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
Eva Stella BARNES (b.18 December 1873, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. November 1972, )
Emma BARNES (b.27 December 1875, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
Mabel Dorcas BARNES (b.11 May 1878, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA d. 24 January 1959, Los Angeles, California, USA)
Sarah Boardman BARNES (b.12 December 1879, Boxford, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1938, )
Elizabeth A BARNES (b.6 November 1880, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. 14 January 1911, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA )
Alice Gertrude BARNES (b.14 March 1883, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
John Boardman BARNES (b.14 March 1885, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. 23 September 1915, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA)
m. Sarah Ann FURNESS 15 March 1907 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Benjamin Franklin BARNES (b.16 November 1886, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
Mary Ethel BARNES (b.26 June 1888, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
Benjamin Franklin BARNES-- Date: 15 August 1870 Place: Leicester, Massachusetts, USA Benjamin Franklin BARNES was the child of Benjamin F BARNES and Nancy STOCKWELL
Children of Benjamin Franklin BARNES and Mary Alice BOARDMAN:
Annetta BARNES (b.22 May 1871, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , ) Eva Stella BARNES (b.18 December 1873, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. November 1972, ) Emma BARNES (b.27 December 1875, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , ) Mabel Dorcas BARNES (b.11 May 1878, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA d. 24 January 1959, Los Angeles, California, USA) Sarah Boardman BARNES (b.12 December 1879, Boxford, Massachusetts, USA d. abt. 1938, ) Elizabeth A BARNES (b.6 November 1880, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. 14 January 1911, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA ) Alice Gertrude BARNES (b.14 March 1883, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , ) John Boardman BARNES (b.14 March 1885, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. 23 September 1915, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA)m. Sarah Ann FURNESS 15 March 1907 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Benjamin Franklin BARNES (b.16 November 1886, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA d. , ) Mary Ethel BARNES (b.26 June 1888, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA d. , )
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1851 Birth 24 March 1851
Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 Marriage / PartnerMary Alice BOARDMAN and Benjamin Franklin BARNES 15 August 1870, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
She was 19 years old.
1871 Birth of ChildAnnetta BARNES was born 22 May 1871, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 20 years old.
1873 Birth of ChildEva Stella BARNES was born 18 December 1873, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 22 years old.
1875 Birth of ChildEmma BARNES was born 27 December 1875, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 24 years old.
1878 Birth of ChildMabel Dorcas BARNES was born 11 May 1878, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA (Ayers Village)
Mary Alice was 27 years old.
1879 Birth of ChildSarah Boardman BARNES was born 12 December 1879, Boxford, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Alice was 28 years old.
1880 Birth of ChildElizabeth A BARNES was born 6 November 1880, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 29 years old.
1883 Birth of ChildAlice Gertrude BARNES was born 14 March 1883, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 31 years old.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 Birth of ChildJohn Boardman BARNES was born 14 March 1885, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 33 years old.
1886 Birth of ChildBenjamin Franklin BARNES was born 16 November 1886, Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA (Ayers Village)
Mary Alice was 35 years old.
1888 Birth of ChildMary Ethel BARNES was born 26 June 1888, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 37 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1900 - Leicester, Massachusetts
Name: Mary A Barnes
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Leicester Town, Precinct 3 Rochdale, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 44
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: W
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Number of Living Children: 7
Years Married: 28
Birth Date: Mar 1856
Birthplace: England
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1872
Immigration Year: 1866
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Mother of how many children: 7
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Benjamin F Barnes Head Male 71 Massachusetts
Mary A Barnes Wife Female 44 England
Anetta Barnes Daughter Female 28 Massachusetts
Elizabeth A Barnes Daughter Female 20 Massachusetts
Alice G Barnes Daughter Female 17 Massachusetts
John B Barnes Son Male 15 Massachusetts
Ethel M Barnes Daughter Female 12 Massachusetts
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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Name: Mary A Barnes
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1900
Event Place: Leicester Town, Precinct 3 Rochdale, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 44
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Race: W
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Relationship to Head of Household: Wife
Number of Living Children: 7
Years Married: 28
Birth Date: Mar 1856
Birthplace: England
Marriage Year (Estimated): 1872
Immigration Year: 1866
Father's Birthplace: England
Mother's Birthplace: England
Mother of how many children: 7
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Benjamin F Barnes Head Male 71 Massachusetts
Mary A Barnes Wife Female 44 England
Anetta Barnes Daughter Female 28 Massachusetts
Elizabeth A Barnes Daughter Female 20 Massachusetts
Alice G Barnes Daughter Female 17 Massachusetts
John B Barnes Son Male 15 Massachusetts
Ethel M Barnes Daughter Female 12 Massachusetts
1900 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1906 Death of Spouse/PartnerBenjamin Franklin BARNES died 30 May 1906, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.1907 Marriage of ChildJohn Boardman BARNES married 15 March 1907, Providence, Rhode Island, USA to Sarah Ann FURNESS
1911 Death of ChildElizabeth A BARNES died 14 January 1911, Leicester, Massachusetts, USA (Cherry Valley) (Rochdale)
Mary Alice was 59 years old.
1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)
1915 Death of ChildJohn Boardman BARNES died 23 September 1915, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Alice was 64 years old.
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1936 Death 23 May 1936
Leicester, Massachusetts, USA
She died at the age of 85.
Obituary
MRS. MARY A. BARNES
ROCHDALE, May 23. - Mrs. Mary A. (Boardman) Barnes, widow of Benjamin F. Barnes, 85 years old, died this morning at her home on Pleasant street, Greenville.
Born in England, daughter of John W. Boardman, and Alice (Aspinwall) Boardman, she came to this country when a young girl, coming directly to this village, where she had lived ever since. She was one of the oldest members of Christ Episcopal Church and for a great many years sang in the choir.
She is survived by five daughters, 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Annetta Penny and Mrs. Eva E. White, both of Lawrence; Mrs. Emma B. Warren of Worcester, and Mrs. Alice G. Peterson and Mrs. M. Ethel Sabagen, both of Rochdale.
The funeral will be strickly private and will be held Monday in the A. E. Kingsley Funeral parlors in Spencer, with Rev. George Stockwell of Christ Church officiating. Burial will be in Gore Cemetery, Oxford.
The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
May 23, 1936
MRS. MARY A. BARNES
ROCHDALE, May 23. - Mrs. Mary A. (Boardman) Barnes, widow of Benjamin F. Barnes, 85 years old, died this morning at her home on Pleasant street, Greenville.
Born in England, daughter of John W. Boardman, and Alice (Aspinwall) Boardman, she came to this country when a young girl, coming directly to this village, where she had lived ever since. She was one of the oldest members of Christ Episcopal Church and for a great many years sang in the choir.
She is survived by five daughters, 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Annetta Penny and Mrs. Eva E. White, both of Lawrence; Mrs. Emma B. Warren of Worcester, and Mrs. Alice G. Peterson and Mrs. M. Ethel Sabagen, both of Rochdale.
The funeral will be strickly private and will be held Monday in the A. E. Kingsley Funeral parlors in Spencer, with Rev. George Stockwell of Christ Church officiating. Burial will be in Gore Cemetery, Oxford.
The Evening Gazette
Worcester, Massachusetts
May 23, 1936
Mary is buried at: Gore Cemetery, Oxford, Massachusetts
Added: 11/27/2018 3:45:53 PM
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