Deaths in Tisbury -- Part Seven

Deaths in Tisbury -- Part Seven

Records #603 - 767
c. 1866 - 1871


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#603) Cyrus Barnes

Tisbury death record:
"Cyrus Barnes d. 7/28/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Chronic Rhumitism
Age: 40y Born: Nantucket
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#604) Charles Singly

Tisbury death record:
"Charles Singly d. 7/30/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 40y Born: St. Johns N. B.
Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#605) John Higins

Tisbury death record:
"John Higins d. 8/7/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 35y Born: New York
Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#606) John Denfee

Tisbury death record:
"John Denfee d. 8/7/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Fever and Ague
Age: 32y Born: Boston
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#607) R. S. Hallet

Tisbury death record:
"R. S. Hallet d. 8/13/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Asiatic Cholera
Age: 42y Born: Hyannis
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#608) Alberta S. Johnson

Tisbury death record:
"Alberta S Johnson d. 8/16/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Tuberclis
Age: 5m 19d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Walter + Christaline Johnson
single Female Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, west section:
"Alberta S. Johnson, Infant, 1866"
(Neighboring graves: Walter S. Johnson, 1832 - 1882; Christelina E. Johnson, 1835 - 1901)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Alberta S.[?] Johnson, b. 1/28/1866 in Tisbury to Walter S. Johnson and Christaline (Horton); father seaman; father born in Port Republic NJ, mother born in Tisbury.



#609) Horrace Delano

Tisbury death record:
"Horrace Delano d. 9/7/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 20y Born: Fairhaven
Single Man Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#610) David Bacon

Tisbury death record:
"David Bacon d. 9/9/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 23y Born: Wellfleet
Single Man Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#611) Lizzy Lewis

Tisbury death record:
"Lizzy Lewis d. 9/7/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Killed by a cart
Age: 1y 10m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Anna C Lewis
Single Man [sic.] Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Little Lizzie , d. 9/6/1866, a. 1y 11m." [ep.]



#612) Malins[?] Billings

Tisbury death record:
"Malins[?] Billings d. 9/9/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 21y Born: Boston
Single Man Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#613) Thomas M. Howland

Tisbury death record:
"Thomas M Howland d. 9/11/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 25y Born: Newport RI
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#614) Frank Emery Gray

Tisbury death record:
"Frank E Gray d. 9/18/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Cholera Infantum
Age: 1y 7m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Franklin + Eunice Gray
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/28/1866
"In West Tisbury, 9/18, Frank Emory, son of Franklin and Eunice R. Gray, aged 19m 19d."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Frank Emery Gray, b. 1/29/1865 in Tisbury to Franklin Gray and Eunice R. (Chase) Gray; father farmer; both parents born in Tisbury. [See entry #726 for parents' marriage.]
Banks vol. III: (58), ((Chase 277))



#615) Matilda S. (Johnson) Davis

Tisbury death record:
"Matilda Davis m.n. Johnson d. 9/12/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Dysentary
Age: 47y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Asa + Fanny Johnson
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/28/1866
"In West Tisbury, at the residence of Henry L. Whiting, 9/21, Mrs. Matilda S. Davis, dau. of Asa and Prudence Johnson, a. 47y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 2:
"Matilda S. Davis, 3/20/1819 - 9/21/1866"
(Neighboring graves: Asa Johnson, 1788 - 1867; Prudence A. Johnson, 1793-1885)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Adams 64)
Census family #: 16 / 185



#616) Frederich R. Crocker

Tisbury death record:
"Frederich R Crocker d. 9/29/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 18y Born: Stockton Me.
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#617) Abraham Gifford

Tisbury death record:
"Abraham Gifford d. 10/7/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Drowned
Age: 35y Born: New Bedford Par/Sp: Abraham + Rebecca Gifford
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Marriage: Abraham M. Gifford (of New Bedford, a. 24, "marriner", born in New Bedford, son of Abraham and Rebecca) married Jane D. Look (of Tisbury, a. 19, born in Tisbury, dau. of Davis and Abigail.)
Banks vol. III: married to daughter of Dunham 476.
Census family #: ? / 291



#618) Jesse Huntley

Tisbury death record:
"Jesse Huntley d. 10/9/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 65y Born: Port Republick, New Jersey
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#619) Edward Collins

Tisbury death record:
"Edward Collins d. 10/18/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Internal Bruise
Age: 41y Born: Prusia
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#620) Betsey (Allen) Smith

Tisbury death record:
"Betsey Smith m.n. Allen d. 11/30/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Ulceration of Bowels
Age: 55y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Matthew + Sophronia Allen
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/7/1866
"In West Tisbury, Friday, 11/30, Mrs. Betsey A. M. Smith, wife of Capt. George A. Smith, aged 55. Mrs. S. was a daughter of Capt. Matthew Allen, deceased, and formerly a resident of this town."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Allen 417
Census family #: 329 / 177



#621) John Merry

Tisbury death record:
"John Merry d. 12/16/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 57y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Waitstill Merry
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/21/1866; PN 9/20/1867 (Kezia B.), 9/11/1868, 9/18/1868, 9/25/1868.
"In Tisbury, 12/15, Mr. John Merry, a. 56y."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"John Merry, d. 12/16/1866, a. 55y 11m 20d."
(Neighboring graves: John Merry Jr., d. 1886, a. 34y.; Susan W. Merry, d. 1896, a. 37y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (90)?
Census family #: 272 / 476



#622) Leah (German) Myers

Tisbury death record:
"Leah Myers d. 12/20/1866 in Tisbury Cause: Pleurisey
Age: 86y Born: Tisbury
Widow Interred: Tisbury"
[Note: "formerly a Slave"]

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 168(James)?
Census family #: 376 / ?

#623) Polly (Norton) Lewis

Tisbury death record:
"Polly Lewis d. 1/13/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 75y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Maltiah + Sarah ------
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Polly Lewis, d. 1[?]/14/1867, a. 69y"
(Neighboring graves: George W. Lewis, d. 1864, a. 28y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Norton 840, Lewis 20
Census family #: 233 / 501



#624) Rebecca (Luce) Pool

Tisbury death record:
"Rebecca Pool d. 1/15/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Appoplexy
Age: 78y Born: Tisbury
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/18/1867
"In Holmes Hole, very suddenly, of apoplexy, Mrs. Rebecca Pool, a. 78y."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Rebecca, wife of William Pool, b. 8/26/1788, d. 1/15/1867"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Luce 745
Census family #: 267? / 487



#625) John Hillman

Tisbury death record:
"John Hillman d. 1/19/1867 at Sea Cause: Mamisson
Age: 23y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Thomas N + Betsey Hillman
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Curacoa"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (608)
Census family #: 185 / 451



#626) ----- Carr

Tisbury death record:
"----- Carr d. 2/5/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Disease of Heart
Age: 3d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Thomas + Ellen Carr
Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: ----- Carr, female, b. 2/16/1867 in Tisbury to Thomas and Ann Carr; father labourer; both parents born in Ireland.



#627) Jane D. Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Jane D Norton d. 2/15/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 8y 7m Born: Tisbury
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: - / ?



#628) Carrie Etta Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Cora Etta Norton d. 3/3/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Cholera Infantum
Age: 2y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Rhoda Norton
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, west section:
"Carrie Etta Norton, 1865 - 1867"
(Neighboring graves: William Norton, 1820 - 1901; Rhoda B. Allen Norton, 1846 - 1909)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Carrie Etta Norton, b. 2/27/1865 in Tisbury to William Norton and Rhoda B. Allen; father farmer; father born in Edgartown, mother born in Tisbury. [Compare with entry #455.]
Banks vol. III: ((758))?



#629) Betsey A. (Luce) West

Tisbury death record:
"Betsey West m.n. Luce d. 3/17/1867 in New Bedford Cause: Consumption
Age: 56y 4m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Hovey + Betsey Luce
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/22/1867
"In New Bedford, 17th inst., Betsey A., relict of the late Capt. Albert West of Tisbury, a. 56y 4m. ... "

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Betsey A., wife of Albert West, d. 3/17/1867, a. 56y 3m 22d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Albert West, 1796 - 1864; Sarah C. West, d. 1858, a. 53[?]y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Luce 744); husband is West 279. See Crosby 54.
Census family #: 308 / 526?



#630) Hannah Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Hannah Luce d. 4/10/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Fracture of thigh
Age: 75y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Ezekiel + Hannah Luce
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/19/1867; PN 4/19/1867 (Charles M.)?
"In West Tisbury, 4/10, Miss Hannah Luce, aged about 75y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 1025
Census family #: 336 / 171



#631) J. G. Stuart

Tisbury death record:
"J. G. Stuart d. 4/27/1867 in Holmes Hole Cause: Contusions
Age: 57y Born: Prussia
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#632) Betsey (Baxter) Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Betsey Norton m.n. Baxter d. 5/8/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Fever Intermettums
Age: 78y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Malica + Rhoda Baxter
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Baxter 47
Census family #: ? / ?



#633) George W. Dunham

Tisbury death record:
"George W Dunham d. 5/3/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Peunomia
Age: 48y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Ephraim + Lucy Dunham
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: PN 11/27/1868 (Lizzie C.), 12/4/1868, 12/11/1868, 7/30/1869 (Elizabeth C.), 8/6/1869.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Married to daughter of Allen 346; related to Edmund Dunham
of Look 156?
1862 Gazette draft list.
Census family #: 361 / 159



#634) James Francis

Tisbury death record:
"James Francis d. 6/18/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Billorous Fever
Age: 42y Born: Boston
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#635) John Clinton

Tisbury death record:
"John Clinton d. 7/23/1867 at U.S. Hospital Cause: Concusion of Brain
Age: 24y Born: Baltimore
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#636) Betsey (Cleveland) West

Tisbury death record:
"Betsey West m.n. Cleveland d. 9/9/1867 in New Bedford Cause: Old Age
Age: 77y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: John + Betsey Cleveland
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/13/1867
"In New Bedford, 9th inst., at the residence of Frederick Homer, Mrs. Betsey West, widow of the late Dr. Silas West, of Martha's Vineyard, a. 77y 2m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Cleveland 76
Census family #: ? / ?



#637) William Davis

Tisbury death record:
"William Davis d. 9/9/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Dum[?] Ague
Age: 35y Born: New York
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#638) Henry C. Wade

Tisbury death record:
"Henry C Wade d. 9/12/1867 in Pensacola Cause: Yellow Fever
Age: 34y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: John + Sophronia Wade
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Pensacola"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/27/1867
"At Pensacola, 9/12, suddenly, of Yellow Fever, Acting Master Henry C. Wade, of Martha's Vineyard, commander of the U.S. steamer "Yucca," aged 34y. He entered the Navy in Oct., 1861, and sailed the following February for the West Gulf Squadron, where he was in constant service for three years. He then had leave of absence for three weeks to come North, at the expiration of that time he was ordered again to the Gulf in command of steamer "Yucca" where he remained until his death. ... "

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Clifford 71))?
Banks vol. I: See p. 526.
Census family #: 140 / 480



#639) Seth Daggett

Tisbury death record:
"Seth Daggett d. 10/7/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 87y 7m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Mary Daggett
Married Occ: Pilot Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/25/1867; PN 12/6/1867 (Leander), 12/13/1867.
"In Holmes Hole, 7th inst., Capt. Seth Daggett, a. 89y 7m."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Capt. Seth Daggett, d. 10/7/1867, a. 89y 7m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Mary, 1781 - 1850)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 244; See p. 524.
Census family #: 73 / 443



#640) Avis Josephine Athearn

Tisbury death record:
"Avis Athearn d. 10/30/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 13y 8m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Zadoc + Mary Athearn
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/8/1867
"In West Tisbury, 10/30, Avis Josiphene, only child of Zadoc and Betsey Athearn, a. 13y 8m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Ava Josephine, dau. of Zadoc A. and Betsey F. Athearn, d. 10/31/1867, a. 13y 10m 3d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Zadoc A. Athearn, 1822 - 1906; Betsey F. Athearn, 1823 - 1913)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Avis Josephine Athearn, b. 12/28/1853 in West Tisbury to Zadock A. and Betsey (Flanders) Athearn; father farmer; father born in Tisbury, mother born in Chilmark.
Banks vol. III: ((123))
Census family #: - / ?



#641) Thomas W. Tuckerman

Tisbury death record:
"Thomas Tuckerman d. 11/19/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 58y Born: New Bedford Par/Sp: William + Eliza Tuckerman
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Thomas W. Tuckerman, b. 3/10/1811, d. 11/19/1867."
(Neighboring graves: Eleanor S., 1808 - 1876)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Luce 1142
Census family #: 176 / 341



#642) Mary Abbie Tilton

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Abbie Tilton d. 6/10/1867 in Tisbury Cause: Lung Fever
Age: 2y 4m 6d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Shadrach R. + Hepsie N. mn Davis Tilton
Female Single Occ: None Interred: Long Plain Mass"
[Informant: Hepsie N. Hancock. Death registered 2/25/1908.]

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Mary A., of S.R. and H.N. Tilton, 1865 - 1867"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Shadrach R. Tilton, 1820 - 1865; Hepsie N. Tilton, 1836 - 1910)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Mary Abbie Tilton, b. 2/4/1865 in Tisbury to Shadrach R. Tilton and Hepsie N. Davis; father master mariner; father born in Chilmark, mother born in Tisbury.
Marriage: Shadrac R. Tilton (of Tisbury, a. 36, "marriner", born in Tisbury, son of David Tilton) married Hepsy N. Davis (of Tisbury, a. 20, born in Tisbury, dau. of William H. and Mary Davis) on 6/15/1856.
Banks vol. III: ((320))



#643) Alexander R. Lambert

Tisbury death record:
"Alexander Lambert d. 1/28/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Scarletina
Age: 10m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Caleb + Mercy Lambert
Male Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
"Alexander R., son of Caleb R. and Mercy A. Lambert, b. 1/19/1867, d. 1/28/1868."
(Neighboring graves: Cordelia Newcomb, 1810 - 1872)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Alexander R. Lambert, b. 1/19/1867 in Tisbury to Caleb and Mercy Lambert; father mariner; father born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((Hancock 87))?, (((Lambert 110)))?



#644) Georgine O. (Luce) Cottle

Tisbury death record:
"Georgene Cottle d. 1/31/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Labour
Age: 22y 6m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: George + Nancy Luce
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/7/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 1/31, Mrs. Georgie O. Cottle, wife of Capt. James Cottle, and dau. of Capt. George and Mrs. Sophia Luce, a. 22y 6m ... "

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
"Georgine O., wife of Capt. James Cottle, and dau. of Capt. George and S. B. Luce, d. 1/31/1868, a. 22y 5m 29d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Infant Son of James and Georgine O. Cottle.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Allen 418)
Census family #: Edg. 156 / 170



#645) Louisa Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Louisa Norton d. 2/1/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Cancer
Age: 55y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Maltiah + Louisa Norton
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/7/1868
"In West Tisbury, 1st inst., Miss Louisa Norton, aged about 55y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Louisa Norton, d. 2/2/1868, a. 55y 10m 26d."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 842
Census family #: 348 / 228



#646) George B. M. Luce

Tisbury death record:
"George B Luce d. unkwn/1868 at sea Cause: Lost-at-sea
Age: 23y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Richard G + Virginia Luce
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"George B.M. Luce, a. 23y, sailed from Boston for Galveston 12/7/1867."
(Neighboring graves: Richard G. Luce, 1804 - 1885; Virginia Luce, 1807 - 1892)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Manchester 63), ((Luce 651))
Census family #: 188 / 339



#647) Charles W. M. Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Charles W. M. Luce d. unkwn/1868 at sea Cause: Lost-at-sea
Age: 33y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Richard G + Virginia Luce
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Capt. Charles W. M. Luce, a. 32y, sailed from Boston for Galveston 12/7/1867." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Caroline Augusta Luce, 1837 - 1884)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Manchester 63), ((Luce 651))
Census family #: 188 / 446



#648) Leander E. West Jr.

Tisbury death record:
"Leander Jr. West d. unkwn/1868 at sea Cause: Lost-at-sea
Age: 23y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Leander + Love West
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/27/1868
"On board brig Mercy Taylor, of Holmes Hole, off the Coast of Africa, 11/19/1867, Mr. Leander E. West of Holmes Hole, aged about 25y."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 1, west section:
"Leander E., son of Leander and Love C. West, b. 6/7/1843, d. at sea 12/23/1867, a. 24y 6m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Leander West, 1809 - 1870; Leonorah, d. 1849, a. 1y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (345)
Census family #: Chilmark 13? / 540



#649) Susan M. (Norton) Brown

Tisbury death record:
"Susan M Brown d. 2/17/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Phthisis Pulmonatis
Age: 47y 2m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Peter + Dorcas Norton
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/21/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 17th inst., Mrs. Susan M., wife of Benj. F. Brown, a. 47y 2m 12d ... "

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southwest section:
"Susan M., wife of Benjamin F. Brown, d. 2/17/1868, a. 47y 2m 12d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Susan Ellen, d. 1854, a. 7; Amanda W., d. 1858, a. 10y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Norton 664)
Census family #: 277 / 333



#650) Richard Carr

Tisbury death record:
"Richard Carr d. 3/15/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Found Dead
Age: 73y Born: Vermont Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: 301 / ?



#651) Nathan Skiff Smith

Tisbury death record:
"Nathan S Smith d. 3/16/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Leucocythaemia
Age: 51y 10m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Nathan + Polly Smith
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/27/1868
"Died at Holmes Hole, 15th inst., Capt. Nathan S. Smith, a. 51y 9m 21d... He has been an exile from home for nearly 35 years, having passed but about 5 years of the time with his family, and had just returned home from a long and successful sea voyage hoping to spend the remainder of his days with the loved ones at home, when he was stricken down with the disease that ended his life. ... "

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Capt. Nathan Skiff Smith, b. 5/23/1816, d. 3/5/1868." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Jane Bousiron DeNerville, 1807 - 1878)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (192)
Census family #: 220 / 360



#652) Moriah Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Mariah Norton d. 3/15/1868 in Tisbury Cause: No Medical Attent
Age: 78y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Mayhew + Moriah Norton
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: PN 4/3/1868 (Moses Brown), 8/28/1868 (Thomas L. Norton), 9/11/1868 (Moses Brown; notes unmarried), 9/18/1868, 9/25/1868.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Moriah Norton, d. 3/15/1868, a. 80y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Moriah Norton, d. 1797, a. 45y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 246
Census family #: 92 / 417



#653) Philander D. West

Tisbury death record:
"----- West d. 4/20/1868 in Tisbury
Age: 5m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Philander + Mary West
Female Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
"Philander D., infant son of P.D. and M. West, 4/8/1868 - 4/14/1868."
(Neighboring graves: Philander D. West, 1827 - 1903; Mary West, 1830 - 1918.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Philander D. West, b. 4/8/1868 in Holmes Hole to Philander D. and Mary (nee Cleveland) West; father mariner; both parents born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((340))



#654) Adeline (Norton) Hillman

Tisbury death record:
"Adeline Hillman d. 4/20/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Dropsey
Age: 66y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Mayhew + Hanah Norton
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/15/1868
"In Tisbury, 4/20, Mrs. Adeline, wife of Capt. Walter Hillman, a. 66y 10m. ... "

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Adeline, wife of Capt. Walter Hillman, d. 4/20/1868, a. 66y 10m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Walter Hillman, 1798 - 1877.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Norton 251
Census family #: 365 / 249



#655) Elisha Dunham

Tisbury death record:
"Elisha Dunham d. 4/1/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Palsy
Age: 77y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Clifford Dunham
Married Occ: Pilot Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Marriage: Elisha Dunham (of Tisbury, born in Tisbury, son of Clifford and Abigail Dunham) married Hepsa Norton (of Industry, Me., a. 32, born in Industry, Me., dau. of Samuel and ----- Norton) on 7/8/1854.
Banks vol. III: 471
Census family #: 49 / 289



#656) Thomas H. Smith

Tisbury death record:
"Thomas H Smith d. 1/31/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 81y 2m 20d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: David + Mariah Smith
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: PN 1/24/1868 (David), 1/31/1868.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southwest section:
"Thomas H. Smith, d. 1/6/1868, a. 81y 5m 2d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Deborah, 1787 - 1859)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 193
Census family #: 147 / 474



#657) Mary Elizabeth Cleveland

Tisbury death record:
"Mary E Cleaveland d. 5/4/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Scarletina
Age: 8y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Elizabeth Cleaveland
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/10/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 4th instant, ... Mary Elizabeth, only dau. of William and Elizabeth Cleavland, a. 9y 2m."

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, south section:
"Mary E. Cleveland, b. 1/20/1859, d. 4/4/1868."
(Neighboring graves: Elizabeth A. Cleveland, 1826 - 1903; Wm. H. Cleveland, 1819 - 1893)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Mary Elizabeth Cleveland, b. 1/20/1859 at Holmes Hole "Neck", to Wm. H. Cleveland and Elizabeth Ann Winslow; father boat builder; father born in Tisbury, mother born in St. Stephens, N.B.
Banks vol. III: ((Cleveland 60))?
Census family #: - / 502



#658) Samuel W. Kelly

Tisbury death record:
"Samuel Kelly d. 5/7/1868 [sic.] in Tisbury Cause: Brain Fever
Age: 43y [sic.] Born: Gloucester Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/10/1868; PN 10/27/1871 (Ruth T.), 11/3/1871.
"In Holmes Hole, 4th instant, Capt. Samuel Kelly, aged about 60y."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 1, east section:
"Samuel W. Kelly, 1810 - 1868."
(Neighboring graves: Ruth N. Tobey, 1813 - 1909.; W. Milton Tobey, 1868 - 1906.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Marriage: Saml. W. Kelly (of Tisbury, a. 40, mariner, b. Fomisner[?], son of Samuel W. Kelly) married Mrs. Ruth Tobey (of Tisbury, a. 30, born in Maine, dau. of Ichabod Norton) on 8/31/1854.
Banks vol. III: married to daughter of Norton 716?
Census family #: ? / 494



#659) Joseph Smith

Tisbury death record:
"Joseph Smith d. 5/4/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 78y 4m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Zacheriah Smith
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/8/1868
"At Tisbury, 2d inst., Mr. Joseph Smith, a. 76y 6m."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northwest section:
"Joseph Smith, 10/23/1791 - 5/4/1868"
(Neighboring graves: Sallie S., 1792 - 1855)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 595; See Vincent 87.
Census family #: 285 / 332



#660) Caleb R. Lambert

Tisbury death record:
"Caleb Lambert d. 1868 at sea Cause: Unknown
Age: 38y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Betsey Lambert
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/1/1868
"At Sea, 11/6/1867, Caleb R. Lambert, of Holmes Hole, a. 38y 2m, First Officer of Bark Sarah, Capt. Alex Newcomb."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Hancock 87), ((110))
Census family #: 100 / ?



#661) Emily D. (Bradley) Cleveland

Tisbury death record:
"Emily Bradley Cleveln d. 7/10/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Hypertrophy of Heart
Age: 48y 8m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Thomas + Hanah Bradley
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/31/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 22d instant, Mrs. Emily, wife of Capt. William Cleaveland, and dau. of Hon. Thomas Bradley, a. 49y 1m 23d."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Emily D., wife of Capt. Wm. Cleveland, b. 5/30/1819, d. 7/22/1868, a. 49y 1m 22d" [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Clarissa L. Cleveland, 1821 - 1856; Lydia G., d. 1861, a. 7y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Bradley 10)
Census family #: ? / 345



#662) Almira (Pease) Chase

Tisbury death record:
"Almira Chase Pease [sic.] d. 8/4/1868 in Tisbury Cause: No Med Attendance
Age: 65y 3m 7d Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: Marshall + Betsey Pease
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/7/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 3d inst., Mrs. Almira, wife of Mr. Alfred Chase, a. 65y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Pease 1064
Census family #: 110 / 400



#663) Sally (Winslow) Grinell

Tisbury death record:
"Sally Grinell d. 8/7/1868 at Gosnold Cause: No Medical Attendance
Age: 63y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Isaac + Deborah Winslow
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Winslow 85
Census family #: Chilmark 135 / Chilmark 146 ["Naushon"]



#664) Timothy Luce Jr.

Tisbury death record:
"Timothy Luce d. 8/4/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Fracture of the Base of scull
Age: 24y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Timothy + Joana Luce
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/7/1868
"Melancholy Accident - Mr. Timothy Luce, Jr., of Holmes Hole, was fatally injured on board the schooner Argo, of Chilmark, a few days ago. While at the brick yard wharf, Roaring Brook, Mr. Luce was adjusting the fender between the wharf and vessel, when a sea hove the vessel against the wharf, and jammed his head so severely that he has since died from the effects of the injuries received."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, west section:
Two grave inscriptions: 1) "Timothy Jr., son of Timothy and Joann Luce, b. 5/22/1844, d. 8/3/1868." [ep.]; 2) "Timothy Luce Jr., 1844 - 1868"
(Neighboring graves: Timothy Luce, 1806 - 1889; Joan (Norton) Luce, 1812 - 1893)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((1010))
Census family #: 208 / 406



#665) Francis Viannce

Tisbury death record:
"Francis Viannce d. 8/5/1868 at US Hospital Cause: Swamp Fever
Age: 50y Born: Portland Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?

#666) Charles West

Tisbury death record:
"Charles West d. 8/7/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 72y 5m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Peter + Sarah West
Married Occ: Light Keeper Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/21/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 7th inst., Capt. Charles West, Keeper of the West Chop Light, a. 72y 5m."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
"Capt. Charles West, d. 8/7/1868, a. 72y 6m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Sophia, d. 1888, a. 88y; "Nathaniel")

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 304
Census family #: 250 / 533



#667) Timothy Kating

Tisbury death record:
"Timothy Kating d. 8/7/1868 at US Hospital Cause: Swamp Fever
Age: 26y Born: unknown Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#668) Parmelia (?) Conary

Tisbury death record:
"Parmelia Conary d. 8/22/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 60y 9m Born: Blue Hill Par/Sp: Mercy Conary
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#669) Peter Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Peter Norton d. 9/6/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 75y Born: Maine Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Gentleman Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Peter Norton, b. 3/31/1794, d. 9/13/1868 in his 75th year." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Lucy Norton, 1796-1886; Ichabod Norton, 1786 - 1860)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 719
Census family #: ? / ?



#670) Stephen Jacquis

Tisbury death record:
"Stephen Jacquis d. 9/10/1868 at US Hospital Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 26y Born: Newport RI
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#671) Caroline B. (Lewis) Chadwick

Tisbury death record:
"Caroline Chadwich d. 9/15/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Dropsy of Heart
Age: 33y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Jabez + Eunice Lewis
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Carrie B. Chadwick, 7/24/1832 - 9/15/1868."
(Neighboring graves: Obed G. Lewis, 1842 - 1886)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Marriage: Charles T. Chadwick (of Tisbury, a. 22, mariner, born in New Bedford) married Caroline B. Lewis (of Tisbury, a. 22, born in Tisbury, dau. of Jabez and Eunice Lewis.)
Banks vol. III: (Lewis 21)
Census family #: 258 / 524



#672) Elizabeth (?) Ferry

Tisbury death record:
"Elizabeth Ferry d. 11/20/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 82y Born: Ireland Par/Sp: not known
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#673) Mary (Tilton) Smith

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Smith d. 12/6/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 32y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Beriah + Julia Tilton
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Tilton 355), (Hancock 82)
Census family #: Chilmark 62 / ?



#674) Franklin Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Franklin Luce d. 10/9/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Phthis Pulmonatis
Age: 42y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: George + Mary Luce
Married Occ: Cooper Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/23/1868
"In Holmes Hole, 9th inst., of consumption, Mr. Franklin Luce, aged about 42y."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Franklin Luce, 11/7/1820 - 10/9/1868"
(Neighboring graves: Martha W. Luce, 1834 - 1910)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (860)??
Census family #: 275 / 425



#675) ----- Cottle

Tisbury death record:
"----- Cottle d. 1/16/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Stillborn
Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James + Georgia Cottle
Male Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
Perhaps this is his grave?: "Infant son of James and Georgine O. Cottle."
(Neighboring graves: Georgine O. Cottle, d. 1868, a. 22y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (((Luce 990)))



#676) Washington Adams

Tisbury death record:
"Wasington Adams d. 4/30/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Disease of Brain
Age: 64y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Thankfull Adams
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/15/1868, 5/22/1868
5/15/1868 notice reads: "In Chilmark, 30th ult., Capt. Washington Adams.";
5/22/1868 notice reads: "In Tisbury, April 20th, Washington Adams, a. 60y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Washington Adams, d. 4/27/1868, a. 59y 10m 19d."
(Neighboring graves: Cassandra Hancock, 1809 - 1881)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 94
Census family #: 352 / 275



#677) Hepsibah (Coffin) Lambert

Tisbury death record:
"Hepsibah Lambert d. 2/1/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 94y 3m 10d Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: Thomas Coffin
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/14/1868
"In West Tisbury, 1st instant, at the residence of her son-in-law, Samuel Flanders, Esq., Mrs. Hepsibah Lumbert, widow of Abisha H. Lumbert. She was born Nov. 22[?], 1773, making her age 94y 3m 10d. Mrs. L. was the oldest person on the Vineyard, save one, Mrs. Hannah Flanders of Tisbury, who was born 4/4/1770, now nearly 98[?] years old."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Lambert 115
Census family #: ? / ?



#678) Martha W. (Cathcart) Athearn

Tisbury death record:
"Martha W Athearn m.n. Cathcart d. 7/8/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Insanity
Age: 48y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Thomas + Sophronia Cathcart
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/11/1868
"In West Tisbury, 7/8, Mrs. Martha W., widow of the late Jonathan Athearn, a. 48y"

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Martha W., widow of Jonathan Athearn, d. 7/8/1868, a. 48y 4m 8d."
(Neighboring graves: Jonathan Athearn, d. 1860, a. 48y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Cathcart 61)
Census family #: 3 / 224



#679) Job Gorham

Tisbury death record:
"Job Gorham d. 7/7/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Suppression of Urine
Age: 74y 10m 26d Born: Barnstable Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Merchant Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/10/1868; PN 7/24/1868 (Job H.), 7/31/1868, 4/23/1869, 4/30/1869, 5/7/1869.
"In Tisbury, 7/3, Mr. Job Gorham, a. 74y 10m 26d."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Job Gorham, d. 7/3/1868, a. 75y."
(Neighboring graves: Thankful, d. 1883, a. 96y.)

Other references:
Census family #: 315 / 257



#680) Thomas Cathcart

Tisbury death record:
"Thomas Cathcart d. 7/25/1868 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 86y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Hugh + Bathsheba Cathcart
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/7/1868
"In West Tisbury, 7/25, Mr. Thomas Cathcart, a. 86y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Thomas Cathcart, d. 7/25/1868, a. 86y."
(Neighboring graves: Sarah, a. 12y [no year]; Sophronia, d. 1824, a. 37y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 61
Census family #: 318 / 188



#681) Cyrus Athearn

Tisbury death record:
"Cyrus Athearn d. 1/10/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Peunomoia
Age: 30y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Benjamin Athearn
Single Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/12/1869
"In West Tisbury, 1/10, Mr. Cyrus Athearn, aged about 30y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Cyrus Athearn, b. 10/25/1837, d. 1/11/1869, a. 31y 2m 16d."
(Neighboring graves: Benjamin Athearn, d. 1880, a. 82y; Hepsa Athearn, d. 1889, a. 86y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (150)
Census family #: 22 / 212



#682) Mariah Hancock

Tisbury death record:
"Mariah Hancock d. 1/18/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 88y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Russel + Deborah H Hancock
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/5/1869
"In West Tisbury, 1/18, Miss Moriah Hancock, a. 88."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 66
Census family #: 340 / ?



#683) Asa King Swift

Tisbury death record:
"Asa K Swift d. 1/19/1869 at sea Cause: Unknown
Age: 18y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Charles + Hannah Swift
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: at sea [with "Robinson Cruso Island" written above in a different hand.]"

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/2/1869
"At sea 1/19, on board whaleship Niger of New Bedford, Asa King, son of Mr. Charles Swift, of Holmes Hole, a. 18y."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Asa K. Swift, son of Charles H. and Hannah V. Swift, died at sea 1/19/1869, a. 18y." [ep.]

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Asa K. Swift, b. 1/22/1851 in Holmes Hole to Chas. H. and Hannah V. (Smith) Swift; father carpenter; father born in Rochester Mass., mother born in Tisbury.
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 87(Charles H), 183(Charles)
Census family #: - / 534



#684) Jeremiah Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Jeremiah Luce d. 1/25/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 78y 2m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: George + Maria Luce
Single Occ: Laborer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/29/1869
"In Holmes Hole, 1/25, Mr. Jeremiah Luce, a. 78y 2m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 861
Census family #: 305 / 554



#685) Charlotte (West) Hardenburg

Tisbury death record:
"Charlotte Hardenburg m.n. West d. 2/17/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Hefatitis
Age: 53y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James + Charlotte West
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/26/1869; PN 4/23/1869 (Jos. T. Pease), 4/30/1869, 5/7/1869.
"In Holmes Hole, 2/17, Mrs. Charlotte E. Hardenbergh, a. 53y."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Charlotte E., wife of Thomas Foster, d. 2/18/1869, a. 52y 10m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Thomas Foster, d. 1858, a. 55y)

Other references:
Unpublished vital records: [married Charles B. Hardenburg in Tisbury on 5/25/1862.]
Banks vol. III: West 348
Census family #: 85 / 431



#686) Joseph B. Nickerson

Tisbury death record:
"Joseph B Nickerson d. 3/15/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Cuachitis[?] [Firachitis?]
Age: 35y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Obed + Ruth Nickerson
Married Occ: Postmaster Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/19/1869; PN 4/22/1870 (Caroline W.), 4/29/1870, 5/6/1870.
"In West Tisbury, 15th inst., Joseph B. Nickerson, aged about 35y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Joseph B. Nickerson, b. 9/2/1830, d. 3/15/1869." [ep.] [In HMP's notes, the middle name "Baker" is added.]
(Neighboring graves: Caroline W., 1832 - 1892)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 75(Joseph B, Caroline W., Obed?)
Census family #: 339 / 197



#687) Margaret Ann (?) Foster

Tisbury death record:
"Margarett A Foster d. 3/20/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 40y Born: Brooklyn N.Y. Par/Sp: unknown
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/2/1869
"In Holmes Hole, 20th ult., Mrs. Margaret Ann Foster, of Brooklyn, New York, widow of the late Capt. Albert P. Foster, formerly of Holmes Hole, a. 38y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#688) Zenas Dillingham

Tisbury death record:
"Zenas Dillingham d. 4/20/1869 in Edgartown Cause: Phthisis Pulmanotis
Age: 28y 3m 2d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Zenas + Emily Dillingham
Married Occ: Merchant Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/23/1869; PN 6/11/1869 (Eliza S.)("of Edgartown"), 6/18/1869, 6/25/1869.
"In this town, 18th inst., Mr. Zenas Dillingham, a. 28y 3m 13d."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Zenas Dillingham, Jr., d. 4/18/1869, a. 28y 3m 13d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Zenas Dillingham, 1809- 1852; Thomas B. Dillingham, 1839 - 1859)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Bradley 10))
Census family #: 189 / 345



#689) John P. Norton

Tisbury death record:
"John P Norton d. 5/14/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 86y 7m 22d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Peter + Susan Norton
Widower Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/21/1869; PN 6/11/1869 (Edwin Coffin), 6/18/1869, 6/25/1869, 6/10/1870, 6/17/1870, 9/16/1870 (Constant Norton), 9/30/1870, 3/31/1871, 5/8/1874, 5/22/1874.
"In Tisbury, 14th inst., John P. Norton, Esq., a. 86y 7m 22d."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 660?
Census family #: 27 / ?



#690) Josephene R. (Cottle) Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Josephene Luce d. 5/28/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Childbirth
Age: 29y 4m 17d Born: Chilmark Par/Sp: Mahew Cottle
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/4/1869
"In West Tisbury, 5/28, Josephine R., wife of Charles M. Luce, a. 29y 17d."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Josephine R., wife of Charles M. Luce, b. 5/11/1840, d. 5/28/1869."
(Neighboring graves: Charles M. Luce, 1815 - 1905)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Cottle 190)?
Census family #: Chilmark 105 / Chilmark 109



#691) Gustavus D. Smith

Tisbury death record:
"Gustavus D Smith d. 6/10/1869 in Eastport Me Cause: Unknown
Age: 55y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: David + Charlotte Smith
Widower Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/2/1869
"In Eastport, Me., suddenly, on board schooner "Plandome," Capt. Gustavus D. Smith, formerly of Holmes Hole, aged 55y."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, west section:
"Gustavus D. Smith, 1814 - 1869."
(Neighboring graves: Merinda L. Smith, 1822 - 1864; Edwin Sturgis)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Gustavus D. Smith, Age: 55y, male, white, widower, Born: Mass., d. June [1869], Occ: mariner, Cause: Unknown."

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 84, 180(David Jr), 181?, 238(Charlotte, David)
Census family #: 109 / 479



#692) Polly Merry

Tisbury death record:
"Polly Merry d. 6/30/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Peunomia
Age: 87y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Johnathan + Jane Merry
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 53, Polly Merry, Age: 87y, female, white, single, Born: Mass., d. June [1869], Occ: No Occupation, Cause: Peunomia."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 75
Census family #: 232 / 493



#693) Freddy Gilligan

Tisbury death record:
"Freddy Gilligan d. 10/16/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Cholera Infantum
Age: 9m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Jemima Gilligan
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/22/1869
"In Holmes Hole, 16th inst., of [Southern] fever, Freddy, only son of Jamima, and the late William Gilligan, a. 9m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 167, Freddie Gilligan, Age: 9/12 y, male, white, single, Born: Mass., mother of foreign birth, d. Oct. [1869], Cause: Cholera Infantum."



#694) Eliza W. (Butler) West

Tisbury death record:
"Eliza West m.n. Butler d. 11/1/1869 in Tisbury Cause: General Debility
Age: 72y 11m 4d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Peter + Polly Butler
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/3/1869; PN 12/10/1869 (John), 12/24/1869, 9/29/1871, 10/6/1871, 10/20/1871, 11/3/1871, 1/19/1872, 3/8/1872, 3/15/1872.
"In Holmes Hole, 11/1, Mrs. Eliza Willis West, a. 72y 11m 6d."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Eliza W. West, d. 11/1/1869, a. 72y 11m."
(Neighboring graves: Mary Cottle, d. 1851, a. 73[?]y.; Capt. Edmund Cottle, d. 1816, a. 36y.)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 218 [sic.], Eliza West, Age: 72y, female, white, married, Born: Mass., d. Nov. [1869], Cause: Old Age."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: West 343, (Butler 669)?
Census family #: 76 / 438 / (219)



#695) Margaret (Cottle) Hillman

Tisbury death record:
"Margarett Hillman m.n. Cottle d. 11/9/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 36y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: George + Margarett Cottle
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/19/1869
"In North Tisbury, 11/9, Mrs. Margaret, wife of Mr. Andrew Hillman."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 246, Margaret Hillman, Age: 36y, female, white, married, Born: Mass., d. Nov. [1869], Cause: Consumption."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Cottle 218)
Census family #: Chilmark 71 / Chilmark 16 / (246)



#696) Hannah (Pratt) Reynolds

Tisbury death record:
"Hannah Reynols m.n. Pratt d. 10/31/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 78y Born: Middleboro Par/Sp: unknown
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Hannah Reynolds, Age: 78y, female, white, widow, Born: Mass., d. Oct. [1869], Cause: Old Age."

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#697) Nathaniel F. McLellen

Tisbury death record:
"Nathaniel McLellen d. 11/29/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Shot himself
Age: 45y Born: Portland Me Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/3/1869, 12/10/1869
12/3/1869: "SUICIDE - Capt. Nathaniel F. McClellan of Portland, master of brig George Burnham of Freeport, Me., while laying in Holmes' Hole harbor, shot himself with a pistol, early Monday morning. He had been subject to fits of melancholy, or depression of spirits, and had been unwell for several days. Sunday evening he wrote a letter to his wife, and retired. When found in the morning, he was lying in his berth with a pistol in his right hand. The ball entered by the right temple and passed directly through his head, coming out at the left temple. Deceased was about 45 years of age, and leaves a wife and children in Portland."
12/10/1869: See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Nathaniel S.[?] McLellan, Age: 45y, male, white, married, Born: Maine, d. Nov. [1869], Occ: mariner, Cause: Shot himself ["suicide" added in different hand.]

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#698) Peter Veinman

Tisbury death record:
"Peter Veinman d. 9/16/1869 at US Hospital Cause: Inflammation of Bowels
Age: 26y 3m 4d Born: New York Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Peter Veinman, Age: 26y, male, white, single, Born: New York, d. Sept. [1869], Occ: Mariner, Cause: Inflamation of Bowels."

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#699) Marie Louise (?) Para

Tisbury death record:
"Marie Louise Para d. 12/22/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Phthisis Pulmorales
Age: 26y Born: Western Islands
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Mary Z., wife of John Pray, b. in Pico, Western Islands, d. 12/17/1869, a. 28y"
(Neighboring graves: John Pray, 1841 - 1916; Rosa J. Pray, 1835 - 1917)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Maria Louise Para, Age: 26y, female, white, married, Born: Western Islands, both parents of foreign birth, d. Dec. [1869], Cause: Phthisis Pulmonais."

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#700) Ward Gorham Tilton

Tisbury death record:
"Ward G Tilton d. 11/7/1869 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 7y 7m 9d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Shadrach R. + Hepsie N. mn Davis Tilton
Male Single Occ: None Interred: Franklin, Mass."
[Note: Informant: Hepsie N. Hancock. Death registered 2/25/1908.]

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Ward G., of S. R. and H. N. Tilton, 1862 - 1869."
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Shadrach R. Tilton, 1820 - 1865; Hepsie N. Tilton, 1836 - 1910)

1870 Mortality Schedule: Not listed.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Ward Gorham Tilton, b. 3/10/1862 in Tisbury to Shadrack Robinson Tilton and Hepsie N. Davis; father master mariner; father born in Chilmark, mother born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((320))



#701) Abigail B. (Winslow) Manchester

Tisbury death record:
"Abigail Manchester m.n. Winslow d. 1/2/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 89y 9m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James + Elizabeth Winslow
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/7/1870
"In Holmes Hole, 4th instant, Mrs. Abigail Manchester, a. 89y 9m."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Abigail B., wife of the late Thomas Manchester, b. 4/17/1780, d. 1/3/1870."
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Thomas Manchester, d. 1824, a. 50[?]y.)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 142, Abigail Manchester, Age: 87y, female, white, widowed, Born: Mass., d. Jan. [1870], Cause: Hemiplegia Paralysis."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Manchester 46
Census family #: 211 / 339 / (142)



#702) Leander West

Tisbury death record:
"Leander West d. 1/15/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 61y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James + Charlotte West
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/21/1870; PN 4/22/1870 (Love C), 4/29/1870, 5/6/1870.
"In Holmes Hole, 15th instant, Capt. Leander West, a. 61y."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 1, west section:
"Leander West, b. 2/25/1809, d. 1/15/1870, a. 60y 11m."
(Neighboring graves: Leander E., 1843 - 1867; Leonorah, d. 1849, a. 1y)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 13, Leander West, Age: 61y, male, white, married, Born: Mass., d. Jan. [1870], Occ: Hotel Keeper, Cause: Apoplexy."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 345
Census family #: 276 / 540 / (13)



#703) Mayhew Cottle

Tisbury death record:
"Mayhew Cottle d. 2/10/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 92y 2m 2d Born: Chilmark
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Chilmark"

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/18/1870
"In West Tisbury, 10th instant, Capt. Mayhew Cottle, a. 91y 2m 2d."

Gravestone: Chilmark Cemetery (as recorded in DCHS notes):
"Capt. Mayhew Cottle, d. 2/10/1870, a. 91y 2m 2d."

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Mayhew Cottle, Age: 92y, male, white, widower, Born: Mass., d. Feb. [1870], Occ: Farmer, Cause: Old Age."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 190
Census family #: Chilmark 105 / Chilmark 109



#704) Daniel Webster [Francis?]

Tisbury death record:
"Daniel Webster d. 3/24/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Drowned
Age: 23y Born: Chilmark Par/Sp: unknown
Single / M Occ: Mariner Interred: Chilmark"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Daniel Webster, Age: 23y, male, black, single, Born: Mass., d. Mar. [1870], Occ: Mariner, Cause: Drowned."
[Note: Chilmark 1870 Mortality Schedule has a similar entry: "family 109, Daniel W. Francis, Age: 20y, male, black, single, Born: Mass., d. Mar. [1870], Occ: Mariner, Cause: Drowned." Could this be the same man? ]

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?



#705) Eugenia Richardson

Tisbury death record:
"Eugenia Richardson d. 3/25/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption [sic.]
Age: 22y 10m 18d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Henry + Margarett Richardson
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/1/1870
"Sudden Death - We hear the sad news of the sudden death at Holmes Hole of Miss Eugenia Richardson. She was conversing with her friends and while sitting in a chair, died almost instantly. Heart disease was the cause."
Same issue: "In Holmes Hole, 25th ult., Miss Eugenia Richardson, a. 22y 10m 18d."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 31, Eugenia Richardson, Age: 22y, female, white, single, Born: Mass., d. Mar. [1870], Cause: Enlargement of Heart."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Dunham 423))?
Census family #: 274 / 552



#706) Sarah (Luce) Chase

Tisbury death record:
"Sarah Chase d. 4/11/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Inflammation of Lung
Age: 76y 9m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Benjamin + Sarah Luce
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, north section:
"Sally, wife of Timothy Chase, d. 4/11/1870, a. 76y 9m."
(Neighboring graves: Timothy Chase, d. 1855, a. 74y; Sophronia Lugerson, d. 1866 a. 45y.)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 233, Sarah Chase, Age: 76y, female, white, widow, Born: Mass., d. Apr. [1870], Cause: Bronchitas."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Chase 303
Census family #: 294 / 315



#707) Shubael Lewis

Tisbury death record:
"Shubal Lewis d. 4/27/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 67y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Warren + Susan Lewis
Widower Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/6/1870
"At West Tisbury, 4/27, Mr. Shubael Lewis, aged about 67y."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southwest section:
"Shubael Lewis, d. 4/27/1870, a. 66y 10m 23d."
(Neighboring graves: Julia Ann, 1813 - 1853)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Shubael Lewis, Age: 67y, male, white, widower, Born: Mass., d. Apr. [1870], Occ: Mariner, Cause: Paralysis."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 24?
Census family #: 244 / ?



#708) Mary (Chase) Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Luce m.n. Chase d. 5/15/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 43y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Timothy + Sarah Chase
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/27/1870; obit 6/17/1870
"In Tisbury, 15th instant, Mary, wife of Thaddeus Luce, Esq., a. 43y." Obituary adds "...died of consumption in North Shore, Mass., ...She was afflicted for many years with a distressing cough, and for the last four years of her life has been blind. ... " [continues, making reference to two children.]

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Mary, wife of Thaddeus Luce, d. 5/15/1870, a. 43y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Thaddeus Luce, 1828 - 1905; Sarah Alice, 1872-1874)

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Family 231, Mary Luce, Age: 42y, female, white, married, Born: Mass., d. Apr. [1870], Cause: Consumption."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Chase 303)?
Census family #: 293 / 313



#709) Merinda (Luce) White

Tisbury death record:
"Marinda White d. 5/23/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 84y 8m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: unknown
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/27/1870
"In Holmes Hole, 23rd instant, Mrs. Merinda White, a. 84y 8m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Merinda White, Age: 84y, female, white, widow, Born: Mass., d. May [1870], Cause: Old Age."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Luce 588
Census family #: 197 / 350



#710) Frank G. Prayra

Tisbury death record:
"Frank G Prayra d. 6/10/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Inflammation
Age: 2m 14d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: John + Mary Prayra
Male Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

1870 Mortality Schedule: "Town Records, Frank Pira, Age: 5/12 y, male, white, single, Born: Mass., both parents of foreign birth, d. Feb. [1870], Cause: Marasmus."

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 80(Pray, Mary Z)?
Census family #: - / - / ?



#711) Jedidah A. (Norton) Reynolds

Tisbury death record:
"Jedidah Reynolds d. 6/24/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Phthis Pulmonatis
Age: 47y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Mitchel + Mary Norton
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/8/1870
"In Holmes Hole, 6/24, Mrs. Jedidah A. Reynolds, a. 47y. ... "

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, north section:
"Jedidah A., wife of Benjamin Reynolds, b. 3[?]/29[?]/1823, d. 6/2?/1870, a. 74[?]y"
(Neighboring graves: Benjamin Reynolds, d. 1805[?] - 1888[?])

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Norton 758)
Census family #: 90 / 420 / 118



#712) Martha W. Livermore

Tisbury death record:
"Martha Livermore d. 8/5/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Cancer on Womb
Age: 65y 2m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Amos + Phebe Livermore
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southwest section:
"Martha W. Livermore, b. 1/17/1805, d. 8/2/1870."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Luce 653)
Census family #: 216 / 339 / 87



#713) Sarah (Baxter) Dexter

Tisbury death record:
"Sally Dexter m.n. Baxter d. 8/25/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 85y 7m 15d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Malach + Rhoda Baxter
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/30/1870
"Died in Holmes Hole, 8/26/1870, Widow Sarah Dexter, a. 85y 7m 15d. ... "

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Baxter 44, Dexter 41
Census family #: 210 / 359 / 136



#714) Charles Perry

Tisbury death record:
"Charles Perry d. 8/15/1870 at US Hospital Cause: Scroffula
Age: 23y Born: Banger Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#715) Rodney D. Harding

Tisbury death record:
"Rodney Harding d. 9/3/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Drowned
Age: 21y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Sarah Harding
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/9/1870, obituary 9/23/1870
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Rodney D. Harding, 1848 - 1870, "
(Neighboring graves: Capt. William M. Harding, 1817 - 1886; Sarah E. Norton Harding, 1828 - 1920)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Norton 716)), ((Harding 24))
Census family #: 127 / ? / 139



#716) John Smart

Tisbury death record:
"John Smart d. 9/12/1870 at US Hospital Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 36y Born: Cape May
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#717) Martha Lewis (Daggett) Sprague

Tisbury death record:
"Martha Sprague m.n. Daggett d. 9/21/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Dysentary
Age: 45y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Peter + Martha Daggett
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/7/1870
"In Holmes Hole, 9/21, Mrs. Martha L. Sprague, wife of the late William F. Sprague."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Martha Lewis, relict of William F. Sprague, b. 8/28/1817, d. 9/21/1870." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: William F. Sprague, d. 1851; Peter Daggett, 1780 - 1854)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Daggett 384
Census family #: 198 / ? / ?



#718) Jacob L. Cleveland

Tisbury death record:
"Jacob L Cleveland d. 9/28/1870 at sea Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 49y 5m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Warren + Lucretia Cleveland
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/30/1870; PN 10/21/1870 (Sarah D.), 10/28/1870
See photocopies.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, east section:
"Capt. Jacob L. Cleveland, 1821 - 1870."
(Neighboring graves: Sarah D. Gray, 1833 - 1905; James M. Cleveland, 1857 - 1859)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (87); See 1966 addenda.
Census family #: 91 / 429 / 215



#719) George Chase

Tisbury death record:
"George Chase d. 10/3/1870 [sic.] in Tisbury Cause: Diabetis Mellitis
Age: 47y 3m 15d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: William + Patience Chase
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/18/1870; PN 3/10/1871 (Caroline E.), 3/17/1871, 3/24/1871, 9/8/1871, 9/15/1871, 9/22/1871, 9/29/1871.
"In North Tisbury, 10/31, Mr. Geo. Chase, a. 47y 3m 15d. ... "

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"George Chase, d. 10/31/1870, a. 47y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Celia P., d. 1863, a. 31y.; Carrie E., d. 1879, a. 42y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Chase 277), (Gray 111)
Census family #: 65 / Chilmark 56 / 302



#720) George Anehew

Tisbury death record:
"George Anehew d. 10/13/1870 at US Hospital Cause: Billous Fever
Age: 29y Born: Portland Me Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#721) Charles Gaphe

Tisbury death record:
"Charles Gaphe d. 10/19/1870 at US Hospital Cause: Scurvey
Age: 40y Born: Philidelphia
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#722) Mary (Daggett) Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Luce d. 10/14/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Dropsy of Chest
Age: 61y 4m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Silas + Peggy Daggett
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/11/1870
"In North Tisbury, 10/14, Mrs. Mary, wife of Leander Luce, a. 61y 4m."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Mary, wife of Leander Luce, d. 10/14/1870, a. 61y 4m 8d."
(Neighboring graves: Leander Luce, d. 1871, a. 64y; Josias P., d. 1865, a. 26y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Daggett 262)
Census family #: 312 / 278 / 319



#723) William Smith

Tisbury death record:
"William Smith d. 11/17/1870 at Sea Cause: Drowned
Age: 28y Born: Long Island
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#724) Sally (Luce) Crowell

Tisbury death record:
"Sally Crowell m.n. Luce d. 11/17/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Decay of system
Age: 72y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Love Luce
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/25/1870
"In Holmes Hole, 17th inst., Mrs. Sally, relict of the late Hebron Crowell, aged about 75y."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Sally, wife of Hebron Crowell, d. 11/16/1870, a. 76y 7m 22d."
(Neighboring graves: Hebron Crowell, d. 1866, a. 73y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 83
Census family #: 272 / 423 / 213



#725) Dency A. (Lambert) Allen

Tisbury death record:
"Dencey Allen m.n. Lambert d. 11/21/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 46y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: John + Dencey Lambert
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/25/1870
"In North Tisbury, 21st instant, Mrs. Dency, wife of Ephraim Allen Jr., aged about 46y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Dency A., wife of Eph. S. Allen, d. 11/21/1870, a. 49y 3m 26d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Ephraim S. Allen, d. 1902, a. 82y; Edward D., d. 1867, a. 23y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Lambert 160)?
Census family #: 366 / 244 / 288



#726) Franklin Gray

Tisbury death record:
"Franklin Gray d. 11/19/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Peunomia
Age: 64y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Abijah Grey
Married Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/25/1870; PN 3/10/1871 (Eunice R.), 3/17/1871, 3/24/1871, 3/29/1872, 4/5/1872, 4/12/1872.
"In North Tisbury, 19th instnt, Mr. Franklin Gray, a. 64y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Franklin Gray, d. 11/19/1870, a. 64y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Eunice R. Chase, d. 1919, a. 80y.; Thankful D., d. 1850, a. 38y.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Marriage: Franklin Gray (of Tisbury, a. 45, yeoman, born in Tisbury, son of Abijah and Dolly Gray) married Unice R. Chase (of Tisbury, a. 26, born in Tisbury, dau. of William and Temperance Chase.)
Banks vol. III: 58
Census family #: 25 / 152 / 304



#727) Leroy W. Manter

Tisbury death record:
"Leroy W Manter d. 11/16/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 25y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: John + Love Manter
Single Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/25/1870
"In West Tisbury, 16th instant, of consumption, Leroy W. Manter, a. 25y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Leroy W., son of John and Love Manter, d. 11/16/1870, a. 25y 5m."
(Neighboring graves: John Manter, d. 1877, a. 62y.; Love Manter, d. 1862, a. 43y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((164))
Census family #: 343 / 230 / 338



#728) Caroline (Allen) Harding

Tisbury death record:
"Caroline Harding m.n. Allen d. 12/12/1870 in New York Cause: Consumption
Age: 56y 4m 18d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Bartlett + Lucy Allen
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/23/1870
"In Brooklyn, New York, 13th instant, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with patience and Christian fortitude, Caroline A., wife of Capt. Charles D. Harding, and dau. of Bartlett Allen, Esq., of Holmes Hole, aged 56y 4m 18d."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Caroline A., wife of Capt. Charles D. Harding, d. 12/13/1870, a. 56y 4m 18d." [ep]
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Charles D. Harding, d. 1881, a. 68y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Allen 441)
Census family #: 177 / 436 / ?



#729) Hannah Nevers

Tisbury death record:
"Infant Nevers d. 12/29/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Inflamation
Age: 1d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Hannah Nevers
Single / M Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Hannah Nevers, Female M, "illegettimate", b. 12/29/1870 in Tisbury to Hannah Nevers; family resides in Tisbury; mother born in Tisbury.



#730) James W. Winslow

Tisbury death record:
"James W Winslow d. 12/13/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Peunomia
Age: 74y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Isaac + Betsey Winslow
Married Occ: Pilot Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/23/1870
"In Holmes Hole, 12th inst., Mr. James Winslow, a. 74y 2m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 82
Census family #: 242 / 505 / 177



#731) Lewis F. Allen

Tisbury death record:
"Lewis Allen d. 12/15/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 18y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Epharaim + Dency Allen
Single Occ: Tanner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/30/1870
"In North Tisbury, 15th instant, Lewis F., son of Ephraim Allen Jr., a. 20y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Lewis F., son of Eph. S. and Dency A. Allen, d. 12/15/1870, a. 20y 9m 11d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Dency A. Allen, d. 1870, a. 49y.; Ephraim S. Allen, d. 1902, a. 82y.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Lewis F. Allen, b. 8/18/1852 in Tisbury to Ephraim Swift Allen and Dency A. Lambert; father farmer; father born in Chilmark, mother born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((346))
Census family #: - / 244 / 288



#732) William Godfrey

Tisbury death record:
"William Godfrey d. 11/20/1870 at US Hospital Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 33y 2m 6d Born: Rockland Me
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#733) Mary Ann Cleveland

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Ann Cleveland d. 11/16/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 14y Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: George + Catherine Cleveland
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: EVR 106(George)?
Census family #: - / ? / 214

#734) Carrie N. (Hillman) Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Carrie N Luce m.n. Hillman d. 9[?]/19/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 34y 6m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Walter + Adeline Hillman
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/30/1870; Obituary 10/7/1870
"In Tisbury, 19th instant, Carrie N., wife of Jason Luce, and dau. of Walter Hillman, a. 34y 6m."

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Carrie N., wife of Jason Luce, d. 9/19/1870, a. 34y 6m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Jason Luce, d. 1904, a. 68y.; Mary F. Luce, d. 1946, a. 91y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Hillman 401)
Census family #: 365 / 249 / 294



#735) James H. Weeks

Tisbury death record:
"Infant Weeks d. 8/21/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Heart Disease
Age: 4d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James + Sarah Weeks
Male Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: James H. Weeks, b. in Holmes Hole to James and Sarah W. (nee Claghorn) Weeks; family resides at Tisbury "Neck"; father pilot; both parents born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((Weeks 176))?, ((Claghorn 264))?



#736) Ellen Edwards (Luce) Hamet[?]

Tisbury death record:
"Ellen E Hamet[?] m.n. Luce d. 12/12/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 33y 10m 21d Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Johnathan + Sarah Luce
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/16/1870
"At Holmes Hole, 12th instant, of consumption, Ellen Edwards, youngest dau. of Jonathan and Sarah Holmes Luce, aged 33y 10m 21d. ... "

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, north section:
"Ellen Edwards, dau. of Jonathan and Sarah Holmes Luce, b. 1/21/1837, d. 12/12/1871." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Jonathan Luce, 1792 - 1872; Sarah Holmes (Dunham) Luce, 1794 - 1878)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Luce 1170)
Census family #: 157 / ? / 34



#737) Betsey (Linton) Daggett

Tisbury death record:
"Betsey Daggett m.n. Linton d. 12/28/1870 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 62y 9m 8d Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: Joseph + Sally Linton
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/6/1871
"At Holmes Haven, 12/28, Mrs. Betsey Daggett, a. 62y 3m 24d."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 274, Linton (p. 236)
Census family #: 259 / 522 / 200



#738) Molly Luce

Tisbury death record:
"Molly Luce d. 3/4/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Inflammation of Kidney
Age: 86y 8m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Henry + Annie Luce
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: 183? / ? / ?



#739) George Henry Lewis

Tisbury death record:
"George H Lewis d. 4/10/1871 in Edgartown Cause: Billious Fever
Age: 31y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: George W + Prudence Lewis
Single Occ: Laborer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/5/1871
"In this town, 4/28, Mr. George Henry Lewis, formerly of Vineyard Haven, a. 31y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (25)
Census family #: 237 / 519 / ?



#740) Ann (Fairbanks) Stephens

Tisbury death record:
"Ann F Stephens m.n. Fairbanks d. 5/13/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 39y 2m 19d Born: Mansfield Par/Sp: Ellis + Mary Fairbanks
Married Interred: Mansfield"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/26/1871
"In Tisbury, 13th instant, Mrs. Ann F., wife of Rev. D. W. Stephens, a. 39y."
"16th, Caroline, only dau. of the above named, a. 3y 4m 19d."
Also: "Severe Affliction. - The many friends of the Rev. D. W. Stephens of Vineyard Haven, will deeply sympathize with him in this his hour of sad bereavement caused by the death of his wife and only daughter ... "

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / 179



#741) Caroline Stephens

Tisbury death record:
"Caroline Stephens d. 4/16/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Fits
Age: 3y 4m 19d Born: Fall River Par/Sp: Daniel W + Ann F Stephens
Single Interred: Mansfield"

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/26/1871
"In Tisbury, ... 16th, Caroline, only dau. of [Mrs. Ann F. and Rev. D. W. Stephens], a. 3y 4m 19d." [See entry #740.]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: - / - / 179



#742) Hannah [or Mary] (Norton) Lambert

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Lambert d. 5/21/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 68y 4m Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: Darius + Polly Norton
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: PN 12/8/1872 (Henry Bradley), 12/15/1872, 12/22/1872, 5/17/1872, 5/24/1872, 5/31/1872, 12/5/1873, 12/12/1873, 12/19/1873.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Hannah, wife of Elisha Lambert, b. 8/22/1803, d. 5/20/1871." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Elisha Lambert, d. 1846, a. 48y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Norton 654
Census family #: 292 / 325 / 231



#743) James S. West

Tisbury death record:
"James S West d. 5/24/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Apoplexy
Age: 72y 2m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James S + Charlotte West
Widower Occ: Pilot Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"James S. West, b. 3/19/1798, d. 5/18/1871."
(Neighboring graves: Elenora, 1806 - 1857; Martha Daggett, 1779 - 1857)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 340
Census family #: 225 / 364 / 135



#744) John Buckley

Tisbury death record:
"John Buckley d. 3/15/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Chronic Disease of Kidney
Age: 44y 7m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: John + Sarah Buckley
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: PN 2/23/1872 (Mary P.), 3/1/1872, 3/8/1872, 3/15/1872, 6/7/1872, 6/14/1872, 6/21/1872.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 115(John)?
Census family #: 97 / 509 / 181

#745) George B. Pope

Tisbury death record:
"George B Pope d. 5/27/1871 at US Hospital Cause: Bilious Fever
Age: 27y Born: Bass River Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#746) Herbert L. Calhoun

Tisbury death record:
"Herbert L Calhoun d. 5/31/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Fracture of skull
Age: 13y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Simeon + Mary Calhoun
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/2/1871
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: - / 373 / ?



#747) Elisha Dexter

Tisbury death record:
"Elisha Dexter d. 4/6/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 75y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Joseph + Mary Dexter
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/2/1871
"In Vineyard Haven, 4/6, Capt. Elisha Dexter, a. 72y."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Elisha Dexter, b. 2/19/1800, d. 4/6/1871."
(Neighboring graves: Eliza Dexter, 1802 - 1874)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 47
Census family #: 180 / 380 / 94



#748) Lawton Cady

Tisbury death record:
"Laroton Cady d. 6/18/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Obstruction of Oiliwry Duct
Age: 74y Born: unknown
Married Occ: clergyman Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/23/1871; PN 7/21/1871 (Rebecca), 7/28/1871, 8/4/1871, 9/15/1871, 9/22/1871.
"In North Tisbury, 18th instant, Rev. Lawton Cady, a member of the Providence M.E. Conference, a. 74y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#749) Caroline P. (Hatch) Dillingham

Tisbury death record:
"Caroline Dillingham m.n. Hatch d. 7/5/1871 in Tisbury
Cause: Hermorage from the Womb
Age: 43y 1m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: James W + Laura A Hatch
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Note: See entry #II-161.

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/14/1871
"At Vineyard Haven, 5th instant, Mrs. Caroline P., wife of Edward Dillingham, a. 43y 1m."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, east section:
"Caroline P. Dillingham, d. 7/5/1871, a. 43y 28d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Edward Dillingham, d. 1885)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 39, 142(Caroline P, James W)
Census family #: 263 / 498 / 173



#750) William Cown

Tisbury death record:
"William Cown d. 7/28/1871 at US Hospital Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 28y Born: Bangor Me Par/Sp: unknown
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#751) Charlotte C. (Jordan) Cathcart

Tisbury death record:
"Charlotte C Cathcart m.n. Jordan d. 8/3/1871 in Tisbury
Cause: Ulceration of Bowells
Age: 74y 11m 16d Born: Canton Par/Sp: George + Elisabeth Jordan
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: PN 11/10/1871 (Annie J. Johnson), 11/17/1871, 11/24/1871, 12/8/1871, 12/15/1871, 12/22/1871.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Charlotte, wife of Thomas Cathcart, d. 8/9/1871, a. 74y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Charlotte A. Mayhew, d. 1857; Annie J. (Cathcart) Johnson)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 61
Census family #: 318 / 188 / 339



#752) Sophronia (Daggett) Dunham

Tisbury death record:
"Sophronia Dunham m.n. Daggett d. 8/11/1871 in Tisbury
Cause: Parisigs Similis Exhaustion
Age: 75y 1m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Silas + Deborah Daggett
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Daggett 267
Census family #: 274 / 426 / 36



#753) Shubael Weeks

Tisbury death record:
"Shubal Weeks d. 8/15/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Erysipulus and Dropsy
Age: 67y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Shubal + Olive Weeks
Single Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/11/1871; PN 8/18/1871 (Eliakim Norton), 8/25/1871, 11/10/1871 (Fiann Gray & Harriet Norton), 11/17/1871, 11/24/1871, 2/16/1872 (Love Weeks), 2/23/1872, 3/1/1872, 7/19/1872 (Henry Bradley), 7/26/1872, 8/2/1872, 4/25/1873, 5/2/1873, 6/6/1873 (Fiann Gray & Harriet Norton), 6/13/1873, 6/20/1873, 7/11/1873 (Henry Bradley), 7/18/1873, 7/25/1873, 3/27/1874 (Fiann Gray & Harriet Norton), 4/24/1874, 8/21/1874, 8/28/1874, 9/4/1874, 11/6/1874, 6/11/1875 (Ichabod N. Luce), 6/18/1875, 6/25/1875, 9/10/1875 (Ichabod N. Luce , Fiann Gray & Harriet Norton), 9/17/1875, 9/24/1875.
"In North Tisbury, 9th instant, Mr. Shubael Weeks, aged about 65y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (135)
Census family #: 295? / 318? / 235?



#754) Stephen Dunham

Tisbury death record:
"Stephen Dunham d. 8/13/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Liver complaint
Age: 60y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Ann Dunham
Single[?] Occ: Laborer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: 276 / 540? / 13?



#755) Frank H. Freeman

Tisbury death record:
"Frank Freeman d. 8/26/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Drowned
Age: 14y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Tristram + Pricillar Freeman
Single / M Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/1/1871
"At Deep Bottom, West Tisbury, 8/26, Frank H. Freeman, son of Tristram and Priscilla Freeman, a. 14y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: ----- Freeman, b. 10/14/1857 in Tisbury to Tristram and Prisilla Freeman; father mariner; coloured; father born in Tisbury.
Marriage: Tristram Freeman (of Tisbury, a. 33, mariner, born in Edgartown, son of - ---- + Jane Freeman) married Priscilla Jackson (of Tisbury, dau. of John and Jemima Saundes[?]) on 1/22/1854.
Census family #: - / ? / ?



#756) Abbie M. (Lewis) Bliss

Tisbury death record:
"Abba Bliss m.n. Lewis d. 8/29/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 31y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Jabez + Eunice Lewis
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Abbie M., wife of Robert A. Bliss, 1838 - 1871."
(Neighboring graves: Robert A. Bliss, 1833 - 1865.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Lewis 21)
Census family #: 258 / 523 / ?



#757) Mitchell D. Norton

Tisbury death record:
"Mitchel Norton d. 9/24/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 84y 4m Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: Joseph + Hepseba Norton
Widower Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/13/1871
"In Tisbury, 9/26, Mr. Mitchell D. Norton, a. 84y 4m."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Mitchel D. Norton, b. 5/19/1786, d. 9/26/1871."
(Neighboring graves: Hilliard M. Norton, 1814 - 1894; Jane Norton, 1782 - 1857)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 758
Census family #: 89 / 422 / 85



#758) James Hyland

Tisbury death record:
"James Hyland d. 9/26/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 39y Born: Rochester NY Par/Sp: James Hyland
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/6/1871
"In Vineyard Haven, 9/26, Capt. James Hyland, a. 39y."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, east section:
"Capt. James Hyland, 1832 - 1871."
(Neighboring graves: James R. Hyland, 1862 - 1862; John A. Pope, 1836 - 1893)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 50
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#759) Francis Crocker

Tisbury death record:
"Francis Crocker d. 9/28/1871 at US Hospital Cause: Typhoid Fever
Age: 28y Born: Portland Me. Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#760) John Wilcox

Tisbury death record:
"John Wilcox d. 10/20/1871 at US Hospital Cause: Emphysema
Age: 19y Born: Boston Par/Sp: unknown
Single Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: - / ? / ?



#761) Mary (Crowell) Dunham

Tisbury death record:
"Mary Dunham m.n. Crowell d. 11/10/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Paralysis
Age: 77y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Barzilla Crowell
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: There are two graves in two separate cemeteries: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 1, west section, and Company Place Cemetery, north section:

(at Oak Grove): "Mary, 2nd wife of George Dunham, b. 9/18/1795, d. 11/25/1871."
(Neighboring graves: George Dunham, 1802 - 1872; Eliza Dunham, 1801 - 1835)

(at Company Place): "Mary Dunham nee Crowell, wife of George Dunham, previously widow of Elisha Luce, b. 9/18/1795, d. 11/25/1871."
(Neighboring graves: Barzilla Crowell, d. 1821, a. 67y; Kezia Crowell, d. 1817, a. 58y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Crowell 84
Census family #: 111 / 536 / ?



#762) James Maxwell

Tisbury death record:
"James Maxwell d. 11/19/1871 at US Hospital Cause: Hermorage
Age: 32y Born: Philedelphia Par/Sp: unknown
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ? / ?



#763) Sophronia (Wilson) Hatch

Tisbury death record:
"Sophronia Hatch m.n. Wilson d. 12/11/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Dropsy of Heart
Age: 28y 7m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Robert + Susan Wilson
Married Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 94, 191(Robert)
Census family #: 377 / 499 / ?



#764) Peggy (Cleveland) Daggett

Tisbury death record:
"Peggy Daggett m.n. Cleaveland d. 12/28/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Disease of Heart
Age: 86y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Zebulon + Abbie Cleveland
Widow Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Mrs. Peggy Daggett, d. 12/28/1872 [sic.], a. 87y 3m." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Cleveland 84
Census family #: 242 / 330 / 149



#765) Prudence (Cathcart) Allen

Tisbury death record:
"Prudence Allen d. 12/31/1871 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 95y Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: unknown
Single Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/5/1872
"In West Tisbury, 12/31, Mrs. Prudence Allen, widow of the late Silvanus Allen, a. 95y 10m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Cathcart 63
Census family #: 317 / 178 / 372



#766) Mayhew Look

Tisbury death record:
"Mayhew Look d. 1871 in Tisbury Cause: Old Age
Age: 86y 9m Born: Tisbury Par/Sp: Robert + Eunice Look
Widower Occ: Farmer Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/30/1871
"In West Tisbury, 7th instant, Mr. Mayhew Look, a. 86y 7m ... "

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Mayhew Look, d. 6/8/1871, a. 86y 7m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Mary, d. 1881, a. 86y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 182
Census family #: 325 / 168 / ?



#767) George Luce

Tisbury death record:
"George Luce d. 1871 in Tisbury Cause: Consumption
Age: 57y 10m 2d Born: Edgartown Par/Sp: Marshall + Velina Luce
Married Occ: Mariner Interred: Tisbury"

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/28/1871; PN 10/20/1871 (D. William Mayhew), 10/27/1871.
"In West Tisbury, 25th inst., Capt. George Luce, aged about 58y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (990)
Census family #: 156 / 767 / 366