#II-1) Infant Daughter Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, east section:
"Their Infant Daughter, 1850 - 1850" [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Charles Allen Luce, 1818 - 1891; Lydia Chase Dunham Luce, 1821 - 1905)

1850 Mortality Schedule: Not in schedule.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Dunham 441)??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 152(Charles A + Lydia C)?

#II-2) Nehemiah L. Smith

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, east section:
"Nehemiah L. Smith, 1832 - 1850"
(Neighboring graves: Nancy N. Roach Smith, 1809 - 1868; Thomas Smith, 1811 - 1895)

1850 Mortality Schedule: Not in schedule.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Rotch 61)
Census family #: Edg. 299

#II-3) William Holmes

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/17/1850
"At Rio Janeiro, 3/26, on board the Steamer New World, of New York, for California, of the prevailing epidemic, William Holmes, son of John Holmes, Esq., of Holmes Hole, aged 19y. ... "

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, south section:
"William, d. at Rio de Janeiro, 3/25/1850, a. 19y, child of John and Abby Holmes"
(Neighboring graves: Sarah Maria Holmes, d. 1849, a. 16y.)

1850 Mortality Schedule: Not in schedule.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (52)

#II-4) Ezra Athearn

Gazette: PN 10/25/1850 (Eliza), 11/1/1850.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Mr. Ezra Athearn, d. 4/11/1850, a. 61y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Waitstill Athearn, d. 1848, a. 83y; Solomon Athearn, d. 1824 a. 75y.)

1850 Mortality Schedule: Ezra Athearn, a. 60y, male, married, born in Tisbury, d. Apr. [1850], occ: farmer, cause: Palsy, number of days ill: chronic.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 112 [Note: Banks and TVR transpose figures; he did not die 4/11/1805, a. 16y.]

#II-5) Avis (Athearn) Jones

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/28/1850
"At West Tisbury, on the 20th inst, Mrs. Avis, wife of James A. Jones, Esq., a. 56. A most worthy and excellent lady."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Mrs. Avis Jones, wife of James A. Jones, b. 3/15/1794, d. 6/20/1850."
(Neighboring graves: Susannah Athearn Jones, 1772 - 1815; Ebenezer Jones, 1766 - 1815)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Athearn 167; See Jones 200.
Census family #: 381

#II-6) Caleb L. Rotch

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/16/1850? [I suspect Caleb L. Rotch is the "Charles L. Rotch" of the following notice.]
"In California, Charles L. Rotch; Franklin Mayhew, son of Capt. Osander Mayhew; and Johnson Simpson; colored, all of this island. - We are in possession of no particulars."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Caleb L. Rotch, d. in California 6/24/50, a. 22y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Francis Rotch, d. 1848, a. 71y; Rebecca Rotch, d. 1860, a. 71y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 65
Census family #: ?

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#II-7) Johnson Simpson

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/16/1850
"In California, Charles L. Rotch; Franklin Mayhew, son of Capt. Osander Mayhew; and Johnson Simpson; colored, all of this island. - We are in possession of no particulars."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 82(-, s. Johnson), 179; EVR 175
Census family #: ?

#II-8) Tristram L. Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/13/1850; PN 2/7/1851 (for "Thomas L. Chase") (Thomas Bradley), 2/14/1851.
"At sea, ... 6/29 ... Tristram L. Chase ... of Martha's Vineyard ... a. 40y."
[See Gazette for complete notice.]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 281
Census family #: 146

#II-9) Unknown Man

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/2/1850
[A report of a corner's inquest on 7/27 regarding the discovery of a man's body found near Lambert's Cove which had been in the water an estimated 10-15 days. See Gazette for details.]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

#II-10) Lydia Lumbert

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/16/1850
"In West Tisbury, Miss Lydia Lumbert, of Chilmark, a. 22."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (201)?
Census family #: Chilmark 82?

#II-11) Sarah (Luce?) Athearn

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/6/1850
"In West Tisbury, Mrs. Sarah Athearn, a. 71y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Athearn 74?
Census family #: 1?

#II-12) John Crowell

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"John, b. 7/14/1829, d. at San Francisco Cal. 10/27/1850, of John and Cordelia Crowell." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Eunice M. Crowell, 1833 - 1856; John Crowell, 1798 - 1865)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (85)
Census family #: 305

#II-13) George Look

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/3/1851
"At the hospital, in San Francisco, about 1st November, Mr. George Look, of Tisbury."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Dunham 476)?
Census family #: 296?

#II-14) Edmund Luce

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/10/1851? [Does this notice refer to the same man as the grave?]
"At San Francisco, 11/22, of typhoid fever, Edward Luce, of Mass.; supposed of this island."

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Edmund, d. at San Francisco, 11/17/1850, a. 26y, of Edmund and Sally Luce." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Sallie Luce, d. 1873, a. 75y; Edmund Luce, d. 1874, a. 79y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (940)
Census family #: ?

#II-16) Clement Norton

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/14/1851
"On board Steamer Georgia, on the passage from Chagres to New York, 2/5, Mr. Clement Norton, of Tisbury, a. 26y 5m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 76??, 169??
Census family #: Chilmark 24?? or Tisbury 69??

#II-17) Mary Olive (Rotch) Hammett

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/25/1851
"In Chilmark, about 3/20, Mrs. Mary Olive Hammett, wife of Abijah Hammett, aged about 90."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Olive, wife of Abijah Hammett, d. 3/22/51, a. 89y 10m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Abijah Hammett, d. 1857 a. 89y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 69
Census family #: Chilmark 107

#II-18) Anna (Manter) Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Anna, wife of Philip Luce, d. 6/1[?]/51, a. 72y 10m 6[?]d"
(Neighboring graves: Philip Luce, d. 1847, a. 75y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Manter 163
Census family #: 11

#II-19) Mercy (?) Yale

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southwest section:
"Mercy, mother of Leroy M. Yale, b. 3/29/1767, d. 9/27/1851"
(Neighboring graves: Leroy M. Yale, 1802 - 1849; Maria A. Yale, 1816 - 1861)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 95
Census family #: 83

#II-20) Lucy (Athearn) Hancock

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Lucy, wife of Samuel T. Hancock, d. 10/31/1851, a. 47y 2m 8d."
(Neighboring graves: Samuel T. Hancock, d. 1866, a. 63y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Athearn 145
Census family #: 15

#II-21) Andrew Johnstone Luce

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/28/1851
"In Roxbury, 17th inst., Andrew Johnstone Luce, son of Capt. Richard Luce, of Martha's Vineyard, a. 19."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northwest section:
"Andrew J. Luce, d. 11/17/1851, a. 19y 4m 15d"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Richard Luce, d. 1855, a. 74[?]y; Hepzibah M. Luce, d. 1845, a. 52y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (672)
Census family #: 159

#II-22) Infant Son Dillingham

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Infant son, born and died 4/1852"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Zenas Dillingham, 1809 - 1852; Thomas B. Dillingham, 1839 - 1859)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Bradley 10))?

#II-23) Edwin R. Randall

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Edwin R. Randall, d. at sea 10/15/1852, a. 37y."
(Neighboring graves: Charlotte A. (Luce) Randall, d. 1853, a. 35y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married to daughter of Luce 744.
Census family #: ?

#II-24) Leonard S. Cleveland

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, north section:
"Leonard S. Cleveland, b. 1/31/1826, lost near Fayal, 9/20/1853." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Georgianna M. (Dunham) Crowell, d. 1883, a. 59y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Cleveland 60)??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 28?
Census family #: 246?

#II-25) Sylvanus Allen

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/14/1853, correction 10/21/1853
"In West Tisbury, 10th inst., Mr. Sylvanus Allen, aged about 82y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 275
Census family #: 317

#II-26) John W. Brown

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/2/1853
"In Holmes Hole, 28th ult., of Southern fever, John W. Brown, attached to brig Georgiana. He was about 32 years of age, and belonged to New York."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ?

#II-27) Peter J. Dillingham

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/3/1854
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Dunham 453)?
Census family #: 264?

#II-28) Clifford Dunham

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/4/1854, also see 8/30/1850.
"In Havana, of yellow fever, Capt. Clifford Dunham, of Holmes Hole (of bark Scotland, of Boston), a. 28y."

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, south section:
"Capt. Clifford Dunham, d. at Havana Cuba, 7/18/1854 a. 28y 1m"
(Neighboring graves: Clifford Dunham, d. 1861, a. 9y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (473)
Census family #: 239

#II-29) Ellsworth Reed Ferguson

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/25/1854, 9/15/1854
"In Wood's Hole, 15th inst., Ellsworth Reed Ferguson, a. 20y; and on the 21st inst. Grafton N. Ferguson, a. 23y, sons of Capt. Wm. Ferguson, of Nobsqua Light." [Also see death #II-32.]

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Elsworth R., son of of William and Eliza A. Ferguson, d. 8/15/1854, a. 19y 5m"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. William Ferguson, d. 1866, a. 67y; Eliza A. Ferguson, d. 1854, a. 54y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (52)
Census family #: Chilmark 9

#II-30) Grafton N. Ferguson

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/25/1854, 9/15/1854
"In Wood's Hole, 15th inst., Ellsworth Reed Ferguson, a. 20y; and on the 21st inst. Grafton N. Ferguson, a. 23y, sons of Capt. Wm. Ferguson, of Nobsqua Light." [Also see death #II-32.]

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Grafton N., son of William and Eliza A. Ferguson, d. 8/22/1854, a. 25y 6m"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. William Ferguson, d. 1866, a. 67y; Eliza A. Ferguson, d. 1854, a. 54y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (52)
Census family #: Chilmark 9

#II-31) Andrew S. Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/15/1854
"At Wood's Hole, 9/2, Andrew S. Chase, a. 3 1/2 y. ... "

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Andrew S., son of Alpheus and Isabella Chase, d. 9/3/1854, a. 3y 5m"
(Neighboring graves: Isabella E. Chase, d. 1854, a. 28y; Alpheus Chase, 1826 - 1906)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Andrew S. Chase, b. 6/31/1851 in Tisbury to Alpheus and Isabella E. Chase; father mariner; both parents born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((277))

#II-32) Eliza A. (Gray) Ferguson

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/15/1854
"At Wood's Hole, ... 9/10, Mrs. Eliza A., wife of Capt. William Ferguson, of Nobska Light, a. 54y 7m, ... of Typhoid Fever. Capt. F. lost two sons, by the same disease, about four weeks since."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Eliza A., wife of William Ferguson, d. 9/10/1854, a. 54y 7m"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. William Ferguson, d. 1866, a. 67y; Grafton N. Ferguson, d. 1854, a. 25y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Gray 70
Census family #: Chilmark 9

#II-33) Infant Daughter Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/2/1855
"In this town, 28th inst., infant dau. of Henry and Reliance Chase, a. 5d."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Infant dau. of Henry and Reliance Chase, d. 1/25/1855, a. 5d"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((275))?

#II-34) John Langley

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Plot northeast of intersection of Daggett Ave. and North William St. in Vineyard Haven (as recorded by DCHS.):
"John Langley, Master ---- on 7/19/1855 about 6 miles ESE from Block Island ... "

Other references:
Census family #: ?

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#II-35) Aurelia C. Witham Butler

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section [as recorded by JBE; not found in 1992.]
"Aurelia C. Witham, wife of David Butler, d. 6/13/1856, a. 62y 5m 13d." [In JBE's notes, "b. 6/3/1794" is written in another hand.]

Note: Compare with death #236. Did JBE make an erroneous substitution for the name in his grave transcription?

Other references:
Census family #: 40?

#II-36) Alphonso B. D. Morrison

Gazette: Issues(s) 12/12/1856
"In Holmes Hole, 12/2, Alphonso B. D., son of Moses B. and Sophia J. Morrison, a. 9y 11m. ... "

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Note: Compare with #257. This may be a duplicate of the notice on 12/5/1856 for Augustus Boardmen, however the 1850 census does include two children with these names.

Other references:
Census family #: 247

#II-37) Reliance (Nichols) Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Reliance, widow of Jabez Luce, d. 3/17/57 a. 74y 5m"
(Neighboring graves: Jabez Luce, d. 1854, a. 76y)

Note: Compare with death #273. Is this the same woman?

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Luce 1023
Census family #: 333

#II-38) Firman[?] Holmes

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury Birth Record:
"Still Born Firman[?] Holmes, b. 4/22/1857, male, born in Tisbury,
Parents: Charles and Maria Holmes, Parents' birthplaces: Tisbury, Tisbury,
Father's occupation: Merchant"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Holmes 52))?

#II-39) Sophronia S. (Hursell) Smith

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/2/1857, 6/11/1858
10/2/1857 notice: "At sea, 5/16, on board ship Carrie Leland, from New York to Australia, Mrs. Sophronia S., wife of Capt. Presbery L. Smith, of Holmes Hole, a. 28."
6/11/1858 notice: "At sea, 5/15/1857, on board bark Carrie Leland, of New York, Sophronia S., wife of Capt. Presbury L. Smith, and dau. of Capt. John Hursell, of New Bedford, a. 26y. Her remains were taken to Holmes Hole, her native place, for burial."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Sophronia S., wife of Pressberry L. Smith, d. at sea 5/15/1857, a. 27y 2m 7d."
(Neighboring graves: Pressberry L. Smith, 1821 - 1891; Christina B. Hursell, d. 1863, a. 21y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 86, 182(Presberry L + Sophronia)
Census family #: 106.5

#II-40) Abijah Hammett

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/22/1857
"In Chilmark, on Monday last, Mr. Abijah Hammett, aged about 89y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Abijah Hammett, d. 5/19/1857, a. 89y 6m 11d"
(Neighboring graves: Olive Hammett, d. 1851, a. 89y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 69
Census family #: Chilmark 107

#II-41) Henry Harding

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/3/1857
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ?

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#II-42) Still Born Crocker

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record: "Still Born Crocker, b. 6[?]/5/1857,
born in Tisbury, Parents: Rodolphus and Sarah E. Crocker,
Father's occupation: Merchant, Family resides in: Tisbury"

Note: Compare with entry #272.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 32(Rodolphus, Sarah)

#II-43) Still Born Winslow

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record: "Still Born Winslow, b. 6/5/1857, male,
born in Tisbury, Parents: Isaac Winslow, Father's occupation: Pilot,
Family resides in: Tisbury"

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: See death #235 for parents' marriage.
Banks vol. III: ((72))?

#II-44) Still Born Manchester

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record: "Stillborn Manchester, b. 6/15/1857,
Born in Tisbury, Parents: Newell and Eunice Manchester,
Father's occupation: Boatman"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (65)

#II-45) Still Born West

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record: "Still Born West, b. 7/16/1857, Female,
Born in Tisbury, Parents: Thomas and Hannah West, Father's occupation: Yeoman,
Family resides in: Tisbury."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((335)); See 1966 addenda.

#II-46) Annie Horton Johnson

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, west section:
"Annie H. Johnson, Infant, 1858"
(Neighboring graves: Walter S. Johnson, 1832 - 1882; Christelina E. Johnson, 1835 - 1901)

Note: Compare with entry #308. Was #308 a duplicate with the father's name in error?

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Annie Horton Johnson, b. 1/20/1858 in Tisbury to Walter and Christalina E. (Horton) Johnson; father mariner; father born in New Jersey, mother born in Eastham, Mass.

#II-47) Benjamin F. Norton

Gazette: PN 3/23/1860 (Rebecca D. Norton), 4/19/1861, 4/26/1861, 5/3/1861

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, east section:
"Benj. F. Norton, 1833[?] - 1858, Lost at Sea"
(Neighboring graves: Alfred E. Getchell, 1822 - 1875; Rebecca D. Getchel, 1836 - 1923)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 76
Census family #: Edg. 329

#II-48) Davis L. Ferguson

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Davis L. Ferguson, b. 2/23/1825, Lost in Talcahuana Bay 1/6/1858"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. John Ferguson 1794 - 1861; Capt. William Ferguson, d. 1866, a. 67y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (50)
Census family #: Chilmark 118

#II-49) Julia A. Manter

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/14/1858
"In Chilmark, 4/27, Julia A., dau. of Granville and Julia Manter, a. 21y 5m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Julia A., dau. of Capt. Granville and Julia Manter, d. 4/27/1858, a. 21y 5m 5d"
(Neighboring graves: Almira Manter, d. 1866, a. 66y; Capt. Benjamin Manter, d. 1874, a. 77y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (158)
Census family #: Chilmark 58

#II-50) Samuel Tilton

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/2/1858
"In West Tisbury, on Friday night last, very suddenly, Capt. Samuel Tilton, a. 62y. ... " [...continues, making reference to 5 sons, 1 daughter, and a wife.]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 229
Census family #: Chilmark 59

#II-51) Alonzo Norris

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/22/1858 (See also issues 10/1/1858 and 10/8/1858);
PN 3/23/1860 (Shaw)
See photocopies.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 8, west section:
"Alonzo Norris, b. 8/17[?]/1836, d. at sea 9/13/1858[?]"
(Neighboring graves: Howes Norris, 1841 - 1913; Martha D. Norris, 1845 - 1918)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (38)
Census family #: 106.5

#II-52) James M. Cleveland

Gazette: No death notice found.

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

Note: Compare with entry #275.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((87))?

#II-53) Frances (Thompson) Hancock

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/6/1859
"In Chilmark, widow of the late Capt. Samuel Hancock, aged about 84y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Frances, widow of Samuel Hancock, d. 5/2/1859, a. 83y 10m 25d"
(Neighboring graves: Samuel Hancock, d. 1849 a. 77y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Hancock 63
Census family #: Chilmark 15

#II-54) Cyrus Hancock

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/26/1859
"In Chilmark, 22d inst., Capt. Cyrus Hancock, Esq., a. 54y 2m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Cyrus Hancock, d. 8/22/1859, a. 53y 9m 18d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Thankful L., 1824 - 1897)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Hancock 63)?
Census family #: Chilmark 17

#II-55) Eunice M. (?) Skiff

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Eunice M., wife of Samuel E. Skiff, d. 11/4/1859, a. 31y 11m 4d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Samuel E. Skiff, 1824 - 1877; Mary C. Davis, d. 1850, a. 42y.)

Other references:
Census family #: Chilmark 84

#II-56) Cordelia L. Dexter

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/18/1859
"In New Hampshire, about 11/7, Miss Cordelia, dau. of Mr. Hiram Dexter, 23y, formerly of Holmes Hole."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, west section:
"Cordelia L. Dexter, 1838 - 1859"
(Neighboring graves: Hiram Dexter 1813 - 1888; Love L. Dexter, 1818 - 1891)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((40))??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 38, 131(Hiram)
Census family #: 93

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#II-57) Jos. Scotchard

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. I: p. 521.
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-58) Elijah L. Smith

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/22/1861; PN 6/21/1861 (Lorenzo Smith & James L. Smith), 7/19/1861, 8/2/1861, 8/9/1861, 8/16/1861, 8/23/1861.
"At Bahia, South America, 10/29/1860, Elijah L. Smith, son of Joseph Smith, of Tisbury, a. 30y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (595)
Census family #: 371 / 247

#II-59) Rebecca (Davis) Luce

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/21/1860
"In West Tisbury, 12/13, Rebecca, wife of Stephen Luce, Senior, a. 83y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Luce 1010
Census family #: 299 / 253

#II-60) John Ferguson

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/15/1861; PN 3/8/1861 (John H.), 3/15/1861, 3/22/1861.
"In Chilmark, Capt. John Ferguson, aged about 65y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Capt. John Ferguson, b. 11/11/1794, d. 1/30/1861"
(Neighboring graves: Davis L. Ferguson, 1825 - 1858; Capt. William Ferguson, d. 1866, a. 67y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 50
Census family #: 118 / ?

#II-61) Ella B. Manter

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Ella B., dau. of Benj. and Eliza C. Manter, d. 2/7/1861 a. 17d"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Benjamin Manter, d. 1885, a. 56y; Eliza Chase (Manter) Mayhew, 1845 - 1905)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((158))?

#II-62) Anna Augusta Bullen

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/22/1861
"In New Sharon, Maine, 2/14, of diptheria, Anna A., only dau. of J. Dana and Lucy F. Bullen, a. 4y 2m 3w."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Anna Augusta Bullen, d. at New Sharon, Me. 2/14/1861, a. 4y 2m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Joseph Dana Bullen, d. 1863 a. 36y; Lucy F. Bullen, 1833 - 1888)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Ann A. Bullen, b. 11/21/1856 in Tisbury to Daney J. and Lucy Bullen; father school teacher; father born in Maine, mother born in Tisbury.
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 22(Joseph, Lucy)
Census family #: - / ?

#II-63) Edmund Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section [As recorded by JBE; not found in 1992.]:
"Edmund Luce, b. 12/1/1860, d. 2/23/1861"

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Edmund Luce, b. 12/1/1860 in Lambert's Cove to Hiram Luce and Harriet Olive (Pease) Luce; father fisherman; both parents born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((Pease 976)), ((Luce 940))?

#II-64) Freddy Leach

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/19/1861
"In Holmes Hole, 4/6, Freddy, son of Dr. William Leach, in his 9th year."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
"Little Freddie"
(Neighboring graves: Dr. William Leach, 1823 - 1903; Abby Leach, 1820 - 1861)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 51(Abby)
Census family #: - / 370

#II-65) Keziah (Dexter) Athearn

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/10/1861
"In this town, 9th inst., Mrs. Keziah, widow of Belcher Athearn, Esq., aged 80y 10m 4d."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Keziah, widow of Belcher Athearn, d. 5/9/1861, a. 80y 10m 5d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Belcher Athearn, d. 1839, a. 62y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Athearn 123
Census family #: 353 / Edg. 836

#II-66) Thankful (Clifford) Wainwright

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/31/1861
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown. (See Gazette photocopy, however.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Clifford 96)
Census family #: Chilmark 121 / Chilmark 140

#II-67) Hannah (Look) Vincent

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/20/1861
"In West Tisbury, 14th inst, Mrs. Hannah, wife of William S. Vincent, Esq., a. 60y 4m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Hannah, wife of Hon. William S. Vincent, b. 5/16/1801, d. 9/14/1861, a. 60y 4m."
(Neighboring graves: William S. Vincent Esq., 1795 - 1881; Frederick M. Vincent, d. 1862, a. 25y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Look 225
Census family #: 10 / 219

#II-68) Edward or Edmund Dunham

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/20/1861; PN 2/7/1862? (for "Edmund Dunham") (Walter Hillman), 3/28/1862?, 9/5/1862? (Eliakim Norton & Peleg Barrows), 9/12/1862?, 9/19/1862?
"In Tisbury, Mr. Edward Dunham, aged about 70 years."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 134(Edmund + Mary)
Census family #: 360? / 160?

#II-69) John Davis Jr.

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/10/1862
"In Chilmark, 1/1, John Davis, Esq."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"John Davis , d. 1/2/1862, a. 70y 8m"
(Neighboring graves: Sophronia Davis, d. 1842, a. 44y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 73
Census family #: Chilmark 7 ["Blind"] / Chilmark 91 ["Blind"]

#II-70) Mary (Holmes) Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southeast section:
"Mary, widow of Freeman Norton, d. 3/19/1862, a.74y 10m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Freeman Norton, d. 1835, a. 51y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Norton 1110
Census family #: 39 / ?

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#II-71) Frederick M. Vincent

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Orderly Sergeant Frederick M. Vincent, who died at Ship Island of Typhoid Fever 3/24/1862, a. 25y 6m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Hannah Vincent, d. 1861, a. 60y; William S. Vincent Esq., 1795 - 1881)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (159)
Census family #: 10 / ?

#II-72) Rebecca (Jones) Waldron

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/23/1862
"In Southboro, 1st inst., Mrs. Rebecca Waldron, of West Tisbury, a. 68y 4m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Rebecca Waldron, 1794 - 1862"
(Neighboring graves: Thomas Waldron, 1823 - 1898; Rebecca Waldron, 1822 - 1881)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Jones 201
Census family #: 7 / 221

#II-73) Polly (Norton) Athearn

Gazette: PN 4/3/1863 (Clement F. Norton)

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Polly, wife of Abijah Athearn, d. 6/19/1862, a. 79y 17d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Abijah Athearn, d. 1841, a. 58y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Athearn 134
Census family #: 316 / 271

#II-74) Harriet N. Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/8/1862
"In Tisbury, 6/26, Miss Harriet N. Chase, a. 24y. ... "

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Harriet N., dau. of Dea. Wm. and Temperance Chase, d. 6/26/1862, a. 24y 8m 27d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Dea. William Chase d. 1881 a. 81y.; Temperance Chase, d. 1873 a. 75y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (277)
Census family #: 65 / 150

#II-75) Rhoda L. Crowell

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Rhoda L., dau. of John and Cordelia Crowell, b. 8/5/1825, departed from earth 9/25/1862." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (85)
Census family #: 305 / 554

#II-76) Hattie C. Baker

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Hattie C., d. 10/1/1862, a. 3y 8m, of Lorenzo and Martha A. Baker."
(Neighboring graves: George H. Baker, d. 1859 a. 5y)

Other references:
Census family #: - / ?

#II-77) Lillian B. Tilton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery: [Recorded by HMP; not found in 1992.]
"Lillian B., dau. of Calvin R. and Jane A. Tilton, d. 10/26/1862, a. 11m 12d."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (((320)))?

#II-78) P. W. Davenport

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/9/1863, 3/20/1863 [not copied]
See photocopy of 1/9/1863.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. I: p. 519.
Census family #: 178 / 449

#II-79) Matthew Vincent

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/2/1863
"In this town, 12/28, Mr. Matthew Vincent, a. 78y 1m 26d."

Gravestone: Single stone in the back yard of the [1992] home of Duncan Kreamer, Main St., Vineyard Haven:
"Matthew Vincent, d. 12/27/1862, a. 78y 1m 26d"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 85
Census family #: Edg. 261 / Edg. 659

#II-80) Celia P. (?) Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/23/1863
"In Chilmark, 16th inst., Mrs. Celia, wife of Mr. George Chase, aged about 31y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Celia P., wife of George Chase, d. 1/16/1863, a. 31y 21d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: George Chase, d. 1870, a. 47y; Carrie E. Chase, d. 1879, a. 42y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married to (Chase 277)
Census family #: ? / Chilmark 56

#II-81) Richard G. Luce Jr.

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Capt. Richard G. Luce Jr., a. 32y, sailed from New York for London 2/5/1863."
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Richard G. Luce, 1804 - 1885; Virginia Luce, 1807 - 1892)

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

#II-82) Elizabeth Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Elizabeth, dau. of Peter and Dorcas Norton, d. 2/12/1863, a. 33y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Dorcas Norton, d. 1865; Peter Norton, 1792 - 1855)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (664)
Census family #: 304 ["Idiotic"] / 553

#II-83) James Norton

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/27/1863
"In Holmes Hole, 11th inst., James Norton, son of James and Caroline T. Norton, a. 1y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: James Norton, b. 3/5/1862 in Tisbury to James Norton; father merchant; father born in Tisbury.

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#II-84) Maria Pressberry (Smith) Hough

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/10/1863, 5/15/1863 [Resolutions on the death of...]
"In Holmes Hole, 4th inst, Maria P., wife of Dr. George T. Hough, and only child of Nathan S. and Jane B. D. Smith, a. 23y 5m. ... "

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Maria Pressberry (Smith) Hough, wife of George T. Hough M.D., only child of Capt. Nathan S.[?] and Jane B. D.[?] Smith, b. 11/1/1840, d. 4/1/1863."

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 49(George), 85, 181
Census family #: 220 / 361

#II-85) Joseph Dana Bullen

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Joseph Dana Bullen, Maj. 28, ME. Regt. died at Donaldsonville, La. 7/5/1863, a. 36y 3m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Lucy F. Bullen, 1833 - 1888; Anna A. Bullen, d. 1861, a. 4y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 22
Census family #: ? / ?

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#II-86) Elisha M. Smith

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/14/1863, 8/21/1863, 6/2/1871
8/14/1863: "In Baltimore, July 17th, of wounds received at Gettysburg, Corporal E. M. Smith, of Co. I. Twentieth Regiment, Mass. Vols., son of Elisha T. Smith, of this town."
8/21/1863, 6/2/1871: See photocopies.

Gravestone: Smith Family cemetery, Barnes Rd., Oak Bluffs:
"Sergt. E.M. Smith, Co. I. 20th Mass. Inft., killed at Gettysburg, 1845 - 1863"
(Neighboring graves: Elisha T. Smith, d. 1889, a. 72y; E. T. Smith, 1821 - 1904)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((134))?
Banks vol. I: p. 521
Census family #: Edg. 296 / Edg. 612

#II-87) Michael Sullivan

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/28/1863
"On board Massachusetts School Ship, Michael Sullivan, of congestion of the lungs, aged about 17y. The funeral took place on board while the ship was lying off Holmes Hole and the body was buried at that place."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-88) Lewis Phinney Luce

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/30/1863; PN 10/23/1863 (Joseph Smith), 10/30/1863, 11/6/1863, 12/25/1863
"At New Orleans, 8/25, Louis Phinney Luce, a three years volunteer in Bank's division, a. 22y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Lewis P., son of Capt. Aaron C. and Harriet N. Luce, a member of Co. C. 41st Regt. Mass. Vol's. Gen. Banks expedition, died at Baton Rouge 8/20/1863, a. 22y 8m 2d." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((930))??
Banks vol. I: p. 520
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 62, 151(Aaron C + Harriot N), 223(Harriet)
Census family #: 371 / 248

#II-89) Chauncey Crane Smith

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/11/1863, 6/2/1871
9/11/1863: "In this town, 8th inst., Mr. Chauncey Crane Smith, a. 23y. Deceased was one of our three years Volunteers and at the time of his death was a private in First Regiment Mass. Vol. Militia."
6/2/1871: See photocopy accompanying #II-86.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, east section:
"Chauncey C. Smith, 1844 - 1863"
(Neighboring graves: Thomas Smith, 1811 - 1895; Nancy N. Roach Smith, 1809 - 1868)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Rotch 61)
Banks vol. I: p. 521.
Census family #: Edg 299 / Edg. 613

#II-90) Abigail (Blackwell) Skiff

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/30/1863
"In Chilmark, 10/1, Abigail, wife of Mr. Ellis Skiff, a. 65y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Abigail, wife of Ellis Skiff, d. 10/1/1863, a. 61y 4m 9d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Ellis Skiff, d. 1870, a. 72y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Skiff 180
Census family #: Chilmark 85 / Chilmark 55

#II-91) Mary Ellen Vincent

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/23/1863
"In Holmes Hole, 10/9, Mary Ellen, dau. of Albert and Ellen Vincent, a. 2y 5m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: See death #183 for parents' marriage.
Banks vol. III: ((119))

#II-92) Harriet (?) Jenkins

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/4/1863
"At Holmes Hole, 11/13, Mrs. Harriet, wife of Mr. Foster H. Jenkins, a. 35y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / 457

#II-93) Susan Gould (?) Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/15/1864
"In Tisbury, 12/26, Mrs. Susan Gould, wife of William Chace [sic.], Jr., a. 24y. ... "

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Susan G., wife of William Chase Jr., d. 12/26/1863, a. 21y 8m 3d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Harriet N. Chase, d. 1862, a. 24y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married to son of Chase 277
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-94) Eliakim N.[?] Smith

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Eliakim N. Smith, Co.E 58th Regt. Mass. Inf., 1840 - 1864, died in Salisbury Prison, N.C."
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Manley S. Smith, 1828 - 1907; Isabella A. Smith, 1846 - 1924)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((134))?
Banks vol. I: p. 521.
Census family #: Edg. 296 / Edg. 612

#II-95) Thomas H. Smith Jr.

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/29/1864
"In Shanghai, China, ... Capt. Thomas H. Smith Jr., ... a. 50y. ... "
[See Gazette for full death notice.]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 182(Thos H Jr.)
Census family #: 301 / ?

#II-96) Asenath P. (Mayhew) Maxfield

Gazette: Issue(s) 1/22/1864, 2/5/1864
2/5/1864: "In Middletown, 1/12, Asenath P., wife of Isaac Maxfield, aged about 48y."
1/22/1864: "In West Tisbury, Mrs. Hulda Rogers, a. 75y; also Mrs. Cythia Maxfield." [Is Cynthia Maxfield the same woman as Asenath P. Maxfield?]

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Asenath P., wife of Isaac Maxfield, d. 1/6/64 a. 48y 7m 3d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: HCP, a. 63y, "sister")

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Mayhew 605)
Census family #: 310 / 285

#II-97) Johney B. Chase

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Johney B., son of Henry B. and Reliance Chase, d. 1[?]/23/1864, a. 2y 1m 2d." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((275))?

#II-98) Paulina (Hodgdon) Dunham

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/4/1864
"In Edgartown, 2/26, at the residence of her son-in-law, Capt. Hiram Crowell, Mrs. Paulina, widow of the late Thomas Dunham Esq., of Tisbury, and dau. of Jonathan and Hannah Hodgdon, of Belfast, Maine. -[Maine and New York papers please copy."

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, south section:
"Paulina Nee Hodgedon, wife of Thomas Dunham, d. 2/26/1864, a. 70y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Thomas Dunham, 1771 - 1841; Polly Holmes Dunham, 1768 - 1800)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Dunham 231
Census family #: 142 / ?

#II-99) Anna Williams Clifford

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/11/1864
"In West Tisbury, on the 2nd inst., Anna Williams, only dau. of Alfred and Sarah B. Clifford, a. 1y 1m 8d."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Annah W., 1863 - 1864" [HMP records "Anna W., dau. of Alfred and Sarah B. , d. 3/2/1864 a. 1y 1m 8d." Has the stone been replaced?]
(Neighboring graves: Alfred Clifford, 1814 - 1880; Content A. Clifford, 1815 - 1855)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Annah W. Clifford, b. 6/23/1863 in West Tisbury to Alfred and Sarah B. (Davis) Clifford; father farmer; both parents born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: (((Chase 280)))??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 37(Sarah B)

#II-100) Bartlett Pease

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/22/1864; PN 5/20/1864 (Bartlett Jr.), 5/27/1864, 6/10/1864, 6/17/1864, 6/24/1864.
"In Tisbury, 16th inst, Mr. Bartlett Pease, a. 94y. Mr. Pease was the oldest inhabitant on the island, and one of the first who circumnavigated the globe."

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Bartlett Pease, d. 4/17/1864, a. 94y 6m 29d"
(Neighboring graves: Lydia, d. 1826, a. 51y; Deborah, d. 1864, a. 86y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 554
Census family #: 30 / 299

#II-101) George W. Lewis

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"George W. Lewis, who was killed in Battle at Spottsylvania Court House, Va. 5/26/1864, a. 28y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Polly Lewis, d. 1867, a. 69y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (20)??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 52, 51?
Census family #: 233?? / 501

#II-102) Eliza B. (Smith) Daggett

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Eliza B., wife of Alonzo Daggett, b. 3/11/1816, d. 6/30/1864." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Smith 120)?
Census family #: 99 / 362

#II-103) Joseph S. Adams Jr.

Gazette: PN 1/20/1865 (Joseph S.), 2/3/1865.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Capt. Joseph S. Adams Jr., died at sea 8/21/1864, a. 34y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Joseph S. Adams, d. 1874, a. 70y; Adelia Adams, d. 1877, a. 70y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 11
Census family #: 206 / ?

#II-104) Charlotte (Norton) Dexter

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Charlotte, widow of Joseph Dexter, d. 8/25/1864, a. 80y"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Joseph Dexter, d. 1812, a. 32y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Norton 243
Census family #: 92 / 416

#II-105) Thomas A. West

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northeast section:
"Thomas A. West, son of Thomas and Hannah West, killed at the battle of Winchester, 9/19/1864, a. 22y." [ep.] ["H." is added as Hannah's middle initial in HMP's notes.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (335); See 1966 addenda.
Banks vol. I: p. 522.
Census family #: 319 / ?

#II-106) Deborah (Luce) Pease

Gazette: PN 10/21/1864 (Daniel Luce), 10/28/1864, 11/4/1864, 12/9/1864, 12/16/1864, 12/23/1864, 9/10/1869, 9/17/1869, 9/24/1869.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Deborah, widow of Bartlett Pease, d. 10/3/1864, a. 86y 4m 21d"
(Neighboring graves: Bartlett Pease, d. 1864 a. 94y; Lydia Pease, d. 1826, a. 51y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Pease 554
Census family #: 30 / 299

#II-107) Anthony Luce

Tisbury death record: No town record found.

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Anthony Luce, d. 10/7/1864, a. 71y 6m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Betsey Luce, d. 1825, a. 39y.)
[Note: JBE adds "2d" to age (not in inscription in 1992); HMP notes "blind."]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 975
Census family #: 47 ["Blind"] / 288 ["Blind"]

#II-108) Sarah Drew Robinson

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Sarah Drew, 11/10/1864, a. 15m, of James B. and Sarah D. Robinson"
(Neighboring graves: James Bartlett Robinson, 1827 - 1918; Sarah Drew Barrows, 1839 - 1908)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (((Luce 1179)), ((Daggett 359))?, (((Robinson 120)))?

#II-109) Prince Rogers

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Prince Rogers 1772 - 1865"
(Neighboring graves: Polly Rogers, 1773 - 1855; William Rogers, 1815 - 1879)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 83
Census family #: 306 / 280

#II-110) Emily R. (Norton) Baxter

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Emily R., wife of Charles Baxter, b. 9/17/1808, d. 2/9/1865"
(Neighboring graves: Valentine N. Baxter, d. 1858, a. 23y; John Baxter, d. 1853, a. 22y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 19, 113(Charles + Emily)
Census family #: 359 / 162

#II-111) Charles W. Butler

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/19/1865
"At Hong Kong, 3/4/1865, Capt. Charles W. Butler, of Tisbury, a. 40y. [Boston papers please copy.]"

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (200)??
Vital Records to 1850: EVR 14??
Census family #: 172 / ?

#II-112) Shadrach R. Tilton

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/5/1865; PN 6/16/1865 (Hepsa N.), 6/23/1865, 3/9/1866, 3/16/1866, 3/23/1866.
See issue 5/5/1865 (reference to the death of Capt. Shadrack Tilton.)

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Capt. Shadrach R. Tilton, 1820 - 1865, died at sea."
(Neighboring graves: Helen M., 1828 - 1849; Hepsie N., 1836 - 1910)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (320)
Census family #: Chilmark 118 / ?

#II-113) Josias P. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Josias P., son of Leander and Mary Luce, lost at sea 4/30/1865, a. 26y 9m."
(Neighboring graves: Leander Luce, d. 1871, a. 64y; Mary Luce, d. 1870, a. 61y.)

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

#II-114) Ira F. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, north section:
"Ira F. Luce, b. 12/3/1811, d. 7/21/1865" [HMP adds "a. 53y 7m 18d."]
(Neighboring graves: Eliza Luce, 1813 - 1899)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Hillman 407
Census family #: 363 / 239

#II-115) "The portuguese"

Gazette: Issue(s) 11/24/1865
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

#II-116) Jabez Athearn

Gazette: PN 9/22/1865 (Warren Vincent), 9/29/1865, 10/20/1865, 10/27/1865, 11/3/1865.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Jabez Athearn, d. 9/13/1865, a. 65y 4m 27d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Sally P. Athearn, d. 1881, a. 82y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 115
Census family #: 356 / 268

#II-117) Enoch Cook

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, west section:
"Capt. Enoch Cook, b. 9/23/1794, d. 9/13/1865." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Sophia Jane Daggett, 1824 - 1918; Jane Catherine Cook, 1801 - 1879)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 29
Census family #: 191 / ?

#II-118) Not Named Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record:
"(Stillborn) Not named Norton, b. 9/28/1865, female, born in West Tisbury,
Parents: Henry D. Norton and Mary Ann Beetle,
Parents' birthplaces: Edgartown, Edgartown (Eastville)
Father's occupation: Farmer & Mariner, Family resides in: Tisbury"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Beetle 79)), ((1090))

#II-119) Samuel T. Hancock

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/16/1866
"In Chilmark, 2/7, Samuel T. Hancock, Esq., a. 63y 11m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Samuel T. Hancock, d. 2/7/1866, a. 63y 11m 4d"
(Neighboring graves: Lucy Hancock, d. 1851, a. 47y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (63)
Census family #: Chilmark 15 / Chilmark 4

#II-120) John W. Athearn

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/27/1866
"In West Tisbury, 4/21, Mr. John W. Athearn, aged about 40y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"John W. Athearn, d. 4/20/1866, a. 38y 8m 4d"
(Neighboring graves: Adeline, d. 1897, a. 69y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (151)
Census family #: 1 / 220

#II-121) Almira (Athearn) Manter

Gazette: Issue(s) 4/27/1866
"In Chilmark, 4/24, suddenly, Mrs. Almira Manter, wife of Capt. Benjamin Manter, aged about 60y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Almira, wife of Capt. Benjamin Manter, d. 4/24/1866, a. 66y 6m"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Benjamin Manter, d. 1874, a. 77y; Julia A. Manter, d. 1858 a. 21y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Athearn 143
Census family #: Chilmark 58 / Chilmark 75

#II-122) Ebenezer Chase

Gazette: Issue(s) 5/25/1866
"In Chilmark, 5/22, Rev. Ebenezer Chase, a. 81y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Rev. Ebenezer Chase, d. 5/22/1866, a. 81y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Eliza Chase, d. 1877, a. 75y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 25(Ebenezer, Eliza)
Census family #: 379 / ?

#II-123) Sophronia (Chase) Ingerson

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/20/1866
"In Woburn, 7/10, Mrs. Sophronia, wife of Mr. George L. Ingerton, and formerly of Tisbury, a. 45y."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, north section:
"Sophronia, wife of George L. Lugerson, d. 7/10/1866, a. 45y 3m"
(Neighboring graves: Timothy Chase, d. 1855, a. 74y; Sally Chase, d. 1870, a. 76y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Chase 303)
Census family #: ? / 315

#II-124) Charles Hardenbergh

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/14/1866; PN 11/20/1874 (for "Charles D. Hardenburgh") (Richard G. Luce), 11/27/1874, 12/11/1874, 12/18/1874, 12/25/1874.
"In New Orleans, about 8/20, of cholera, Capt. Charles B. Hardenbergh, of Holmes Hole, a. 36y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: [Charles Hardenburg married Charlotte E. West in Tisbury on 5/25/1862.]
Banks vol. III: married to West 348
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-125) George S. Manter

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/28/1866
See photocopy.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"Capt. George S. Manter, d. 9/14/1866, a. 50y." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married to daughter of Lambert 201??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 69; CVR 60?
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-126) William Ferguson

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/26/1866
"In Chilmark, on the 12th inst., Capt. William Ferguson, a. 67y 5m."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, northwest section:
"Capt. William Ferguson, d. 10/12/1866, a. 67y 5m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Eliza A., d. 1854, a. 54y; Grafton N., d. 1854, a. 25y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 52
Census family #: Chilmark 9 / ?

#II-127) Thomas Barrows Robinson

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Thomas Barrows, 10/13/1866, a. 20m, of James B. and Sarah D. Robinson"
(Neighboring graves: James Bartlett Robinson, 1827 - 1918; Sarah Drew Barrows, 1839 - 1908)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Thomas Barrows Robinson, b. 1/11/1865 in Holmes Hole to James B. Robinson and Sarah D. Barrows; father mariner; father born in Chilmark, mother born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((Luce 1179)), ((Daggett 359))?, (((Robinson 120)))?

#II-128) Edward D. Allen

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Edward D., Lost at sea 1867, a. 23y, of Eph. S. and Dency A. Allen." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Ephraim S. Allen, d. 1902, a. 82y; Dency A. Allen, d. 1870, a. 49y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((346))
Census family #: 366 / 244

#II-129) Robert Lewin

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, north section:
"Robert Lewin, d. 3/17/1867, a. 55y 3d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Harmonia Lewin, d. 1903, a. 83y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 52(Robert, Harmonia)
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-130) Priscilla (Dexter) Allen

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/29/1867
"In Holmes Hole, 3/27, Priscilla, wife of Bartlett Allen, Esq., aged about 70y."

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, southwest section:
"Priscilla, wife of Bartlett Allen, d. 3/27/1867 a. 69y 10m 15d"
(Neighboring graves: Bartlett Allen, d. 1872, a. 90y; Wm. Henry Allen, 1829 - 1854)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Dexter 46
Census family #: 80 / 434

#II-131) Asa Johnson

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/7/1867
"At the State Lunatic Asylum, Taunton, Mass., on 5/29/1867, Asa Johnson, of West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, a. 79y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 2:
"Asa Johnson, 3/5/1788 - 5/29/1867"
(Neighboring graves: Prudence Adams Johnson, 1793 - 1885)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Adams 64
Census family #: 16 / 187 ["Insane Hereditary"]

#II-132) Chauncey H. Poole

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery [as recorded by HMP; not found in 1992]:
"Chauncey H., son of Matthew L. and Abbie A. Poole, d. 6/8/1867, a. 5m 18d."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Tilton 227))?

#II-133) Benjamin Allen

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/14/1867
"In Chilmark, 10th inst., after a long and painful illness, Mr. Benjamin Allen, a. 65y 11m 6d. Son of the late Hon. Benjamin Allen."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 3, south section:
"Benjamin Allen [Jr.], d. 6/10/1867, a. 65y 11m 6d"
(Neighboring graves: Delia Allen, 1800 - 1891)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 264; See 1966 addenda.
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-134) Martha Chase Allen

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/20/1867
"In Chilmark, 13th inst. Martha Chase, youngest child of Joseph C. and Ann C. Allen, a. 3y 1m. ... "

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 3, south section:
"Mattie C[?], dau. of Joseph C. and Ann C. Allen, d. 9/13/1867, a. 3y 1m"
(Neighboring graves: Joseph C. Allen, d. 1867, a. 54y; Ann C. Allen, d. 1897 a. 66y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((264)); See 1966 addenda.

#II-135) Frank S. (?) Cottle

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Frank S., wife of Wm. M. Cottle, d. 11/23/1867, a. 29y 3m 20d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Amy N. Cottle, d. 1860, a. 22y; Davis Cottle, d. 1870, a. 57y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married ((Cottle 214a))
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-136) Jerry H. Dow

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/28/1868
See photocopy.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Jerry, son of S. H. and C. L. Dow, b. 1/6/1862, d. 2/25/1868." [ep.]

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Jerry H. Dow, b. 1/7/1862 in West Tisbury to Samuel H. and Catherine L. (Manson) Dow; father farmer; father born in New Durham, NH, mother born in Biddeford, Me.
Banks vol. I: p. 519 (Samuel H. Dow).

#II-137) Thomas Dunham

Gazette: Issue(s) 3/6/1868
"In New York City, 1st inst., Capt. Thomas Dunham, a. 62y."
Also: "Capt. Thomas Dunham, a native of Holmes Hole, and for many years one of the largest ship owners in New York City, died very suddenly last Sunday. His remains are to be brought to his native home for interment."

Gravestone: West Chop Cemetery, north section:
"Thomas Dunham, b. 11/12/1806, d. 3/1/1868." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Mary Dunham, 1803 - 1881, a stone marked "Daggett.")

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 446
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-138) Martha J. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Martha J., only dau. of Asa R. and Emeline M. Luce, d. 3/5/1868, a. 10y 5m 3d."
(Neighboring graves: Charles F. Luce, 1839 - 1861; Emeline M. Luce, d. 1880, a. 65y.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: -----, female, b. 10/2/1857 in Tisbury to Asa R. and Emeline Luce; father labourer; father born in Tisbury.
Duplicate Birth: Martha J. Luce, b. 10/2/1857 in Holmes Hole to Asa R. Luce and Emeline M. Merry; father laborer; father born in Edgartown, mother born in Holmes Hole.
Banks vol. III: ((710))?
Census family #: - / 266

#II-139) Jerome A. Randall

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Romie"; "Our Romie"; "Jerome A., son of Rev. Charles and H. C. Randall, d. at Worcester, 7/18/1868, a. 17y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Rev. Chas. Randall, 1806 - 1871; H.C.R., 1820 - 1902)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Allen 421)
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-140) Pamela (Keith) Luce

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/7/1868
"In this town, 31st ult., Mrs. Pamelia Luce, wife of the late Capt. Silvanus Luce, of Tisbury, a. 78y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Luce 674
Census family #: 280 / 307

#II-141) Almeda E. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery [Recorded by JBE; not found in 1992.]:
"Almeda E. Luce, b. 6/24/1868, d. 9/14/1868."

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Pease 976))?, ((Luce 940))??

#II-142) Nancy N. (Rotch) Smith

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/9/1868
"In this town, (Head of the Pond), 9/29, Mrs. Nancy N., wife of Mr. Thomas Smith, a. 59y 4m 20d. ... "

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, east section:
"Nancy N. Roach [sic.], wife of Thomas Smith, 1809 - 1868"
(Neighboring graves: Thomas Smith, 1811 - 1895; Nehemiah L. Smith, 1832 - 1850.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Rotch 61
Census family #: Edg. 299 / Edg. 613

#II-143) Sarah D. (Cottle) Hammett

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/30/1868
"In Chilmark, 27th inst., Mrs. Sarah, wife of John Hammett, Esq., aged about 60y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Sarah D., wife of John Hammett, d. 10/26/1868, a. 61y 3m 28d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: John Hammett, d. 1891, a. 90y; Mary F. Hammett, d. 1888, a. 90y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Cottle 190)?
Census family #: Chilmark 107 / Chilmark 108

#II-144) Alfred Look

Gazette: PN 4/23/1869 (Jane M.), 4/30/1869, 5/7/1869.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 3, north section:
"Alfred Look, 12/16/1819, Lost at Sea 11/1868"
(Neighboring graves: Jane M. Look, 1826 - 1913)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (182)
Census family #: Chilmark 71 / 265

#II-145) Henry Gromer

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/26/1869; PN 5/28/1869 (Joseph T. Pease).
"Sudden Death - We hear that Mr. Henry Gromer was found dead in his bed this (Thursday) morning, at his residence in West Tisbury. Probably, caused by heart disease."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. I: p. 519.
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-146) Charles Stone

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/6/1869
"The following communication was recieved a few days since by Mrs. C. W. Nickerson, Post Mistress, at West Tisbury.
"MIDDLETOWN, CONN, 7/28/1869
"Dear Sir: - I had a man by the name of Charles Stone that belongs to your place or represented so, was drowned yesterday and buried at Middletown, Conn. If you know of his friends would you please notify them of his sad fate and oblige yours truly, Samuel J. Buell, Master of Sch. General Sheridan."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-147) Cornelia B. Adams

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northwest section:
"Cornelia B., dau. of Capt. Reuben + Fanny B. Adams, d. 7/10/1869, a. 20y 7m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Fanny B. Adams, 1828 - 1918; Sophronia Adams, d. 1846, a. 26y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (95), ((Weeks 175))
Census family #: 155 / ?

#II-148) William Gilligan

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/22/1869
"On the passage from Wilmington, N.C., 9/18, of Southern Fever, Mr. William Gilligan, of Holmes Hole, (formerly of Bangor, Me.,) a. 24y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-149) Calvin Chisholm

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/10/1869
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-150) Martha F. (Daggett) Martin

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Martha F. Daggett, wife of Henry B. Martin, 1837 - 1870"
(Neighboring graves: Frank F. Martin, 1869 - 1906; Caroline F. Daggett, 1840 - 1862)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (Daggett 278)
Census family #: 223 / 365 / 123

#II-151) Lorenzo Smith

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 5, west section:
"Lorenzo, 7/18/1841 - 3/12/1870, of Lorenzo and Christina B. Smith"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Lorenzo Smith, 1815 - 1896; Christina B. Smith, 1818 - 1896)

1870 Tisbury Mortality Schedule: Family #68, Lorenzo Smith, a. 27y, male white single, b. in Mass, d. Mar. [1870], cause: consumption.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (595)??
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 85(Lorenzo, Capt. Lorenzo), 83(Christina B), 181(Lorenzo + Christina)
Census family #: 118 / 392

#II-152) Ellis Skiff

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Ellis Skiff, d. 3/27/1870, a. 72y 2m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Abigail Skiff, d. 1863, a. 61y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 180
Census family #: Chilmark 85 / Chilmark 55

#II-153) Henry L. Williams

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/17/1870
"In this town, 3d instant, Henry L. Williams, a. 24y."

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Henry L. Williams, d. 6/3/1870, a. 24y"
(Neighboring graves: Roxanah Williams, d. 1849, a. 35y; Marianna Williams, d. 1860, a. 11y.)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 94, 191(John + Roxanna), 243(Roxena)
Census family #: 183 / ? / ?

#II-154) William A. Look

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/22/1870
"In Chilmark, 16th inst., Mr. William Look, aged about 50y."

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"William A. Look, d. 7/17/1870, a. 49y 6m 28d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Marietta, d. 1851, a. 25y; Richard W., d. 1853, a. 7y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (183)
Census family #: 311 / 251 / ?

#II-155) Joseph A. Gott

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, north section:
"Joseph A., Joseph and Martha S. Gott, of Tremont Me., d. 7/30/1870, a. 19y"

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

#II-156) Caroline E. (Luce) Athearn

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/2/1870; PN 1/20/1871 (Eliashib A.), 1/27/1871, 2/3/1871.
"In West Tisbury, 16th inst, Mrs. Caroline E. Athearn, a. 65y."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery [as recorded by HMP; not found in 1992.]:
"Caroline, widow of Edwin W. Athearn, d. 8/17/1870, a. 65y"

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 14, 110(Edwin W + Caroline E)
Census family #: 334 / 205 / 343

#II-157) Josias V. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section: [As recorded by JBE; not found in 1992.]:
"Josias (Josiah?) V. Luce, b. 8/18/1870, d. 9/20/1870"

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((Pease 976))?, ((Luce 940))??

#II-158) Davis Cottle

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/28/1870; PN 12/9/1870 (D. Elliott Cottle), 12/16/1870, 12/23/1870, 10/20/1871, 10/27/1871.
"In North Tisbury, 7th instant, Mr. Davis Cottle, aged about 60y. ... "

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Davis Cottle, Dea. of Cong. Church West Tisbury, d. 10/7/1870, a. 57y 6m 3d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Abigail Mayhew, d. 1914, a. 96y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (214a)
Census family #: 42 / 237 / ?

#II-159) Charles Randall

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Rev. Chas. Randall, b. in Bridgewater, N.Y., 8/17/1806 after faithfully preaching the Gospel of Christ many years ... d. 2/17/1871, a. 65y."
(Neighboring graves: Jerome A., d. 1868, a. 17y; H.C.R., 1820 - 1902)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Allen 421
Census family #: ? / ? / ?

#II-160) Leander Luce

Gazette: PN 4/21/1871 (Ervin C.), 3/29/1872, 4/5/1872, 2/7/1873.

Gravestone: North Tisbury (Middletown) Cemetery:
"Leander Luce, d. 3/26/1871, a. 64y 6m 26d"
(Neighboring graves: Mary, d. 1870 a. 61y; Josias P., d. 1865, a. 26y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married to daughter of Daggett 262.
Census family #: 312 / 278 / 319

#II-161) (Stillborn) Dillingham

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record:
"(Stillborn) Dillingham, b. 7/5/1871, male, born in Tisbury 'Neck',
Parents: Edward and Caroline P. Dillingham (nee Hatch)
Parents' birthplaces: Tisbury, Tisbury, Father's occupation: Mariner,
Family resides in: Tisbury 'Neck'"

Note: See entry #749.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 39(Caroline, Edward), 142(Caroline P Hatch)

#II-162) Lydia (Luce??) Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery [Recorded by HMP; not found in 1992.]:
"Lydia Norton, wife of Lot Norton, who d. 7/10/1871, a. 20y 11m 3d."

Other references:
Census family #: - / 410?? / ?

#II-163) Jedidah E. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section: There are two inscriptions:
1) "Jedidah E., 1871, Capt. Josias P. Luce and Marie Julie Luce"
2) "Jedidah E., dau. of Josiah and Julia Luce, d. 9/16/1871, a. 3m 1d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Josias P. Luce, 1825 - 1901; Marie Julie Luce, 1846 - 1917)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Jedidah E. Luce, b. 6/15/1871 in Lambert's Cove to Josiah P. and Marie J. (nee Guth) Luce; father mariner; father born in Tisbury, mother born in Havre, France.
Banks vol. III: ((976))

#II-164) Charlotte A. Dexter

Gazette: Issue(s) 10/27/1871
"At Williamstown, Vermont, 10/4, Charlotte A., dau. of Hiram and Love Dexter, formerly of Vineyard Haven, a. 19y 7m 16d."

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 3, west section:
"Charlotte A. Dexter, 1838 - 1871"
(Neighboring graves: Hiram Dexter, 1813 - 1888; Love L. Dexter, 1818 - 1891)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: ----- b. [blank; between 2/12/1852 and 3/4/1852] to Hiram and Love Dexter; father teamster; both parents born in Tisbury.
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 38(Hiram, Love), 131(Hiram + Love)
Census family #: - / ? / ?

#II-165) Jedidah Emily Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Jedidah E., 1872, Capt. Josias P. Luce and Marie Julie Luce"
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Josias P. Luce, 1825 - 1901; Marie Julie Luce, 1846 - 1917)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Jedidah Emily Luce, b. 7/1/1872 in Lambert's Cove to Josiah P. and Marie Julia (nee Guth) Luce; father master mariner; father born in Tisbury, mother born in Havre, France.
Banks vol. III: ((976))

#II-166) Sarah (Luce) Manter

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Sarah, widow of Matthew Manter, d. 3/12/1872, a. 86y." [ep.]

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Manter 72
Census family #: 344? / 201 / 328

#II-167) [Smallpox victims]

Gazette: Issue(s) 6/21/1872
See photocopy.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

#II-168) Nancy (?) Heft

Gazette: Issue(s) 8/16/1872
"In North Tisbury, 7/27, Mrs. Nancy Heft, a. 55y 4m."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. I: See p. 520 (John)?
Census family #: ? / ? / 233

#II-170) Alfred Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Dea. Alfred Norton, d. 9/12/1872, a. 75y 10m."
(Neighboring graves: Hannah Norton, d. 1866, a. 76y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 666
Census family #: 291 / 310 / 229

#II-171) Willis Stephens Cleveland

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/12/1873
"In Taunton, 5th inst., Willis Stephens, a. 7m 8d, son of B.D. and Ada S. Cleveland."

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Willis Stephens, son of Benjamin D. and Ada S. Cleveland, d. 9/5/1873, a. 7m"
(Neighboring graves: Ada S. Stephens, d. 1887, a. 39y; Gardiner Allen Cleveland, d. 1872, a. 1y.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Willis S. Cleveland, b. 1/8/1873 in Tisbury to Benj. D. and Ada S. (nee Luce) Cleveland; father master mariner; father born in Edgartown, mother born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: (((Luce 1024)))?

#II-172) Emma Parker (?) Cottle

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Emma Parker, wife of D. Elliot Cottle, d. at Memphis Tenn., 10/18/1873, a. 26y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: D. Elliot Cottle, d. 1873, a. 26y; Davis Cottle, d. 1870, a. 57y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: married to ((Cottle 214a))
Census family #: ? / ? / ?

#II-173) Davis Elliot Cottle

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/19/1873 (Poem to Mrs. Davis Cottle and family on the death of Deacon D. Eliot Cottle and wife; no death notice found.)

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"D. Elliott Cottle, Dea. of Cong. Church West Tisbury, d. at Memphis Tenn. 10/24/1873, a. 26y 5m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Emma Parker Cottle, d. 1873, a. 26y; Davis Cottle, d. 1870, a. 57y)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: ((214a)), ((Mayhew 482))
Census family #: 42 / 237 / ?

#II-174) Joseph E. Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section [As recorded by JBE; not found in 1992.]:
"Joseph E. Luce, b. 1/25/1862, d. 11/12/1873"

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Joseph E. Luce, b. 1/25/1862 in Lamberts Cove to Hiram Luce and Harriet O. (Pease); father mariner; both parents born in Tisbury.
Banks vol. III: ((Pease 976)), ((Luce 940))?
Census family #: - / - / 265

#II-175) Charles Allen Luce Jr.

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 4, east section:
"Charles Allen Luce Jr., 1844 - 1874, , 6th Mass. Vols. Severely wounded in battle at Hebron Church VA 1863." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Charles Allen Luce, 1818 - 1891; Lydia Chase Dunham Luce, 1821 - 1905)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 58(Charles Allen Jr., Charles Allen, Charles A. Jr.)
Census family #: ? / ? / ?

#II-176) Moses Adams

Gazette: Issue(s) 2/20/1874
"In West Tisbury, February --, Moses Adams Esq., aged about 73y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 82?
Census family #: Chilmark 12? / Chilmark 148? / Chilmark 3?

#II-177) Eliza Robinson

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Miss Eliza Robinson, d. 5/13/1874, a. 73y 8m." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Capt. Orlando G. Robinson, 1826 - 1898)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: Robinson 135
Census family #: 271? / 478 / ?

#II-178) Benjamin Manter

Gazette: Issue(s) 7/24/1874
"In Chilmark, ... Capt. Benjamin Manter ... aged about 75y." [See Gazette 7/24/1874 for full death notice.]

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southeast section:
"Capt. Benjamin Manter, d. 7/14/1874, a. 77y 10m 4d." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Almira, d. 1866, a. 66y; Julia A. Manter, d. 1858, a. 21y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 157
Census family #: Chilmark 58 / Chilmark 75 / Chilmark 98?

#II-179) Eliza M. Curry

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Eliza M., dau. of Geo. A. and Clara P. Curry, d. 8/21/1874, a. 6d"
(Neighboring graves: Clarica Daggett, d. 1855, a. 57y.)

#II-180) Sarah Alice Luce

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/4/1874
"In New Bedford, 29th ult., Sarah A., dau. of Thaddeus and Mary J. Luce, of North Tisbury, a. 22m."

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Sarah Alice Luce, 10/1872 - 8/1874, dau. of Thaddeus and Mary J. Luce"
(Neighboring graves: Thaddeus Luce, 1828 - 1905; Mary Luce, d. 1870, a. 43y.)

Other references:
Unpublished Vital Records: Birth: Sarah Alice Luce, b. 10/26/1872 in Tisbury to Thaddeus Luce and Mary J. (Gifford); father tanner; father born in Tisbury, mother born in So. Dartmouth.

#II-181) Sophronia S. (Athearn) Pease

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Lambert's Cove Cemetery, south section:
"Sophronia S., wife of Dea. Bartlett Pease, d. 9/14/1874, a. 72y." [ep.]
(Neighboring graves: Dea. Bartlett Pease, d. 1884, a. 83y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 203, Pease 976
Census family #: 31 / 286 / 266

#II-182) Esther A. (Simmons) Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Oak Grove Cemetery, Area 6, east section:
"Esther A., wife of Eben Norton, d. 9/19/1874, a. 63y 7m"
(Neighboring graves: Eben Norton, d. 1903, a. 87y; Herbert, 1850 - 1853)

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 76, 75(Angeline)
Census family #: 141 / 481 / 206

#II-183) Died without Name Luce

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record:
"Died without name Luce, b. 9/25/1874, female, born in North Tisbury,
Parents: Ervin C. and Mary Jane (nee Luce) Cottle,
Parents' birthplaces: Tisbury, Tisbury (Holmes Hole)
Father's occupation: Mechanic [Blacksmith written above in a different hand.]
Family resides in: Tisbury."

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 67(-, s. Leander)

#II-184) Sarah N. (?) Coombs

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Company Place Cemetery, south section:
"Sarah N. Coombs, 1796 - 1875"
(Neighboring graves: Timothy Norton, 17-- - 1821; Amy Covell, 17-- - 18--)

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

#II-185) Isaac Daggett

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Vineyard Haven Village Cemetery, northeast section:
"Isaac Daggett, d. 3/10/1875, a. 75y 3d"
(Neighboring graves: Abagail Robinson Daggett, d. 1885, a. 97y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 352
Census family #: 196 / ? / ?

#II-186) Died without Name Bodfish

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Tisbury birth record:
"Died without Name Bodfish, b. 5/5/1875, female, born in Tisbury,
Parents: Prentiss C. and Mary A. (nee Weeks)
Parents' birthplaces: Tisbury, Tisbury, Father's occupation: Blacksmith"

#II-187) Edward W. Roberts

Gazette: Issue(s) 9/24/1875
"While Sch. John G. Wright was getting under way at Vineyard Haven harbor, Wednesday morning, Edward W. Roberts, a passenger, fell overboard and was drowned. Mr. Roberts belonged in Williamsburg, New York. He had black hair, and wore a silver watch and block guard chain, with a book for a charm. Should his body drift ashore on any part of the Vineyard, the foregoing will be sufficient to identify it."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

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

#II-188) Charles L. Norton

Gazette: No death notice found.

Gravestone: West Tisbury Village Cemetery, Area 1, southwest section:
"C L. Norton, d. 10/26/1875, a. 56y 4m 11d."
(Neighboring graves: Anner D. (Luce) Norton, d. 1846, a. 21y.)

Other references:
Banks vol. III: (229)?
Census family #: 69 / ? / ?

#II-189) Wm. Furman

Gazette: Issue(s) 12/31/1875
"At the U.S. Marine Hospital, Vineyard Haven, 28th inst., of lung fever, Wm. Furman, of Kennebunkport, Me., a. 30y."

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

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

#II-190) Joseph Grinnell

Gazette: PN 2/20/1852 (Thos. Bradley)

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ?

#II-191) Maurice Jones

Gazette: PN 5/26/1854 (David P. West)

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ?

#II-192) William Merry 3d

Gazette: PN 10/17/1856 (Alice B.)

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 167(William 2d)
Census family #: 106

#II-193) John Lambert

Gazette: PN 10/1/1858 (Ephraim S. Allen)

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 160
Census family #: 362

#II-194) Susan (Swasey) Worth

Gazette: Issue(s): 12/16/1859; PN 3/23/1860 (Henry Bradley).
12/16/1859: [Notice of the death of Mrs. Susan (Swasey) Worth on 12/16/1859 in Edgartown, a. 82y. See Gazette for details.]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks: Worth 67 [Note possible error in Banks - she is listed in Tisbury, not Edgartown, in 1850.]
Census family #: 101

#II-195) William Brown

Gazette: PN 3/8/1861 (Henry Cleveland)
[Note: In the 6/11/1858 issue, there is a reference to the death of Wm. Brown in the Pacific, a. 24y, of New Hampshire. (See Gazette for details.) Could this be the same man as listed in the probate notice??]

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: TVR 114(William)?
Census family #: 345?? / ?

#II-196) Thomas Worth

Gazette: PN 12/25/1863 (Julia A.)

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Vital Records to 1850: EVR 194(Thomas + Julia)
Census family #: Edg. 320 / ?

#II-197) James E. Crosby

Gazette: PN 10/20/1865 (Mary), 10/27/1865, 11/3/1865

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / ?

#II-198) Adelaide M. (?) Dillingham

Gazette: PN 11/2/1866 (Charles West)

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Census family #: ? / 455??

#II-199) Ann C. Hillman

Gazette: PN 7/19/1872 (Walter Hillman; notes "single woman"), 7/26/1872, 8/2/1872.

Gravestone: Gravesite unknown.

Other references:
Banks vol. III: 405
Census family #: Chilmark 41 / ? / 283