Rachel Clap Crabtree was b 11 Dec 1824, North Haven, the d/o Eleazer Crabtree, Jr & Lois Robbins. She d 24 June 1898, North Haven.
Dec 2nd, 1842. At church meeting, chose brother Norwood Beverage and Samuel Brown Deacons of this church. Heard the experiences of Asa Dyer, Horatio Brown, Samuel Calderwood, Andrew Grant, Duran [Dury] Brown, Hannah Dyer, Rachel Crabtree. Received them as candidates for baptism. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Dec 3rd, 1842. Ethel Lindsey, Horatio Brown, Asa Dyer, Andrew Grant, Hannah Lindsey, Rachel Crabtree were baptized and added to the church record. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Novr 5, 1843: Dismissed Rachel Crabtree from this church to join the Baptist Church in Lowell, James Thomas, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven. With this record, it appears that Rachel removed to Lowell, Mass, for a time before her marriage.
At the time of their marriage intention, both Oliver and Rachel were of North Haven
Rachel married Oliver Huff Lewis on 23 Jan 1848, North Haven, married by Perez Babbidge. Oliver was b 27 Jan 1824, Raymond, Me, the s/o Nicholas S Lewis & Olive C Stevens. He d 2 June 1898, Vinalhaven.
Rachel & Oliver divorced Mar 1871.
Rachel & Oliver had 7 children, born North Haven:
1. Herbert E Lewis: 20 Aug 1848 - 1868
2. Mary J Lewis: 29 Aug 1850 - 16 Aug 1924, Vinalhaven
3. Frederick "Fred" C Lewis: 28 Dec 1852 - 23 Feb 1900, Vinalhaven
4. Capt Stephen S Lewis: 24 Feb 1855 - 1932, Vinalhaven
5. Olive Adelaide "Addie" Lewis: 26 Sept 1856 - 21 Sept 1936
6. George Francis Lewis: 26 Feb 1859 - 13 Oct 1931, North Haven
7. Bertha A Lewis: 1863 - 1925
Oliver married 2nd Mary A (maiden name unknown) Walker 24 Oct 1871, North Haven.
In 1850, 26-year-old Oliver is a peddler on North Haven, with real estate valued at $400. His wife, Rachel is 25 and with them is their son Herbert, age 1.
On 30 May 1854, Oliver H Lewis is included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He has 1 poll, 20 acres of land, 1 house & barn and 1 store. He owns 1 3-year-old cow. He also owned 100% of 18-ton "Sarah Jane" valued at $200. Real estate value: $800. Personal property value: $220. Total Tax Assessment: $1020.
In 1860, 36-year-old Oliver is a trader on North Haven with real estate valued at $950 and personal property valued at $1000. With him are his 36-year-old wife, Rachel, and their children Herbert (ae 11), Mary J (ae 9), Frederick C (ae 7), Stephen S (ae 5), Olive A (ae 3) and George (ae 1).
2 January 1860: Charles Leavett Vs Samuel L King: Waldo SS, January 2d 1860 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by virtue of this writ I attached the new dwelling house built by Samuel L King in 1858 & 1859 at North Haven in said County upon a lot of land which one Joseph L Smith contracted to convey him. To secure plaintiff's statute lien for labor and materials furnished by Plaintiff for erecting and finishing said dwelling house by virtue of a contract with said King, the owner thereof and within five days after said attachment, I filed in the office of the clerk of the town of North Haven aforesaid an attested copy of so much of my return on this writ as relates to the attachment of said dwelling house with a statement of the Sheriff. Property which I am by said writ commanded to attach the names of the parties, the date of the writ, and the court to which it is returnable, and on the second day of Jan'y 1860, I summoned the within named King by giving him a summons in hand for his appearance in Court. O H Lewis, Constable of North Haven
In a letter by John W Beverage to George or Ezekiel Beverage, dated 12 Sep 1869: There has been a trace of Indians to the Thoroughfare this summer. And among the rest there was one that liked rum and Mr. Lewis sold them what rum he wanted. And he got drunk and the Indian's brother did not like it. He caught Mr. Lewis in his rum shanty and he went in and give him a pounding. Mr Lewis was well satisfied that he got well pounded.
In a letter written by Hannah (Crockett) Alexander to son Ezekiel Alexander dated 10 Feb 1870:...Oliver Lewis was over to Polly Carver's and he had his horse there. He had been hauling out wood so one Sunday night somebody went and set fire to the barn and it burnt the barn down, horse and all...:
In 1870, 46-year-old Oliver H is a tin peddler on North Haven with real estate valued at $2500 and no personal property. Wife Rachel C is age 46 and children are Mary J (ae 19, house keeper), Frederick C (ae 16, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 14), Addie O (ae 12), George F (ae 10), and Bertha S (ae 7).
In 1880, per census, 55-year-old divorced Rachel is on North Haven. Living with her are Fred, (ae 27, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 25, fisherman), George F (ae 21, can maker), and Bertha A (ae 16).
Death Record: Rachel C Lewis died on North Haven on 24 June 1898 at the age of 73 years 5 months 18 days. Born on North Haven, she was the daughter of Eleazer Crabtree (born Hancock, Me / Mass, farmer) and Lois Robbins (born Hope, Me). She was divorced and a housekeeper. Cause of death: old age
Dec 2nd, 1842. At church meeting, chose brother Norwood Beverage and Samuel Brown Deacons of this church. Heard the experiences of Asa Dyer, Horatio Brown, Samuel Calderwood, Andrew Grant, Duran [Dury] Brown, Hannah Dyer, Rachel Crabtree. Received them as candidates for baptism. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Dec 3rd, 1842. Ethel Lindsey, Horatio Brown, Asa Dyer, Andrew Grant, Hannah Lindsey, Rachel Crabtree were baptized and added to the church record. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Novr 5, 1843: Dismissed Rachel Crabtree from this church to join the Baptist Church in Lowell, James Thomas, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven. With this record, it appears that Rachel removed to Lowell, Mass, for a time before her marriage.
At the time of their marriage intention, both Oliver and Rachel were of North Haven
Rachel married Oliver Huff Lewis on 23 Jan 1848, North Haven, married by Perez Babbidge. Oliver was b 27 Jan 1824, Raymond, Me, the s/o Nicholas S Lewis & Olive C Stevens. He d 2 June 1898, Vinalhaven.
Rachel & Oliver divorced Mar 1871.
Rachel & Oliver had 7 children, born North Haven:
1. Herbert E Lewis: 20 Aug 1848 - 1868
2. Mary J Lewis: 29 Aug 1850 - 16 Aug 1924, Vinalhaven
3. Frederick "Fred" C Lewis: 28 Dec 1852 - 23 Feb 1900, Vinalhaven
4. Capt Stephen S Lewis: 24 Feb 1855 - 1932, Vinalhaven
5. Olive Adelaide "Addie" Lewis: 26 Sept 1856 - 21 Sept 1936
6. George Francis Lewis: 26 Feb 1859 - 13 Oct 1931, North Haven
7. Bertha A Lewis: 1863 - 1925
Oliver married 2nd Mary A (maiden name unknown) Walker 24 Oct 1871, North Haven.
In 1850, 26-year-old Oliver is a peddler on North Haven, with real estate valued at $400. His wife, Rachel is 25 and with them is their son Herbert, age 1.
On 30 May 1854, Oliver H Lewis is included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He has 1 poll, 20 acres of land, 1 house & barn and 1 store. He owns 1 3-year-old cow. He also owned 100% of 18-ton "Sarah Jane" valued at $200. Real estate value: $800. Personal property value: $220. Total Tax Assessment: $1020.
In 1860, 36-year-old Oliver is a trader on North Haven with real estate valued at $950 and personal property valued at $1000. With him are his 36-year-old wife, Rachel, and their children Herbert (ae 11), Mary J (ae 9), Frederick C (ae 7), Stephen S (ae 5), Olive A (ae 3) and George (ae 1).
2 January 1860: Charles Leavett Vs Samuel L King: Waldo SS, January 2d 1860 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by virtue of this writ I attached the new dwelling house built by Samuel L King in 1858 & 1859 at North Haven in said County upon a lot of land which one Joseph L Smith contracted to convey him. To secure plaintiff's statute lien for labor and materials furnished by Plaintiff for erecting and finishing said dwelling house by virtue of a contract with said King, the owner thereof and within five days after said attachment, I filed in the office of the clerk of the town of North Haven aforesaid an attested copy of so much of my return on this writ as relates to the attachment of said dwelling house with a statement of the Sheriff. Property which I am by said writ commanded to attach the names of the parties, the date of the writ, and the court to which it is returnable, and on the second day of Jan'y 1860, I summoned the within named King by giving him a summons in hand for his appearance in Court. O H Lewis, Constable of North Haven
In a letter by John W Beverage to George or Ezekiel Beverage, dated 12 Sep 1869: There has been a trace of Indians to the Thoroughfare this summer. And among the rest there was one that liked rum and Mr. Lewis sold them what rum he wanted. And he got drunk and the Indian's brother did not like it. He caught Mr. Lewis in his rum shanty and he went in and give him a pounding. Mr Lewis was well satisfied that he got well pounded.
In a letter written by Hannah (Crockett) Alexander to son Ezekiel Alexander dated 10 Feb 1870:...Oliver Lewis was over to Polly Carver's and he had his horse there. He had been hauling out wood so one Sunday night somebody went and set fire to the barn and it burnt the barn down, horse and all...:
In 1870, 46-year-old Oliver H is a tin peddler on North Haven with real estate valued at $2500 and no personal property. Wife Rachel C is age 46 and children are Mary J (ae 19, house keeper), Frederick C (ae 16, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 14), Addie O (ae 12), George F (ae 10), and Bertha S (ae 7).
In 1880, per census, 55-year-old divorced Rachel is on North Haven. Living with her are Fred, (ae 27, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 25, fisherman), George F (ae 21, can maker), and Bertha A (ae 16).
Death Record: Rachel C Lewis died on North Haven on 24 June 1898 at the age of 73 years 5 months 18 days. Born on North Haven, she was the daughter of Eleazer Crabtree (born Hancock, Me / Mass, farmer) and Lois Robbins (born Hope, Me). She was divorced and a housekeeper. Cause of death: old age
Rachel Clap Crabtree was b 11 Dec 1824, North Haven, the d/o Eleazer Crabtree, Jr & Lois Robbins. She d 24 June 1898, North Haven.
Dec 2nd, 1842. At church meeting, chose brother Norwood Beverage and Samuel Brown Deacons of this church. Heard the experiences of Asa Dyer, Horatio Brown, Samuel Calderwood, Andrew Grant, Duran [Dury] Brown, Hannah Dyer, Rachel Crabtree. Received them as candidates for baptism. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Dec 3rd, 1842. Ethel Lindsey, Horatio Brown, Asa Dyer, Andrew Grant, Hannah Lindsey, Rachel Crabtree were baptized and added to the church record. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Novr 5, 1843: Dismissed Rachel Crabtree from this church to join the Baptist Church in Lowell, James Thomas, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven. With this record, it appears that Rachel removed to Lowell, Mass, for a time before her marriage.
At the time of their marriage intention, both Oliver and Rachel were of North Haven
Rachel married Oliver Huff Lewis on 23 Jan 1848, North Haven, married by Perez Babbidge. Oliver was b 27 Jan 1824, Raymond, Me, the s/o Nicholas S Lewis & Olive C Stevens. He d 2 June 1898, Vinalhaven.
Rachel & Oliver divorced Mar 1871.
Rachel & Oliver had 7 children, born North Haven:
1. Herbert E Lewis: 20 Aug 1848 - 1868
2. Mary J Lewis: 29 Aug 1850 - 16 Aug 1924, Vinalhaven
3. Frederick "Fred" C Lewis: 28 Dec 1852 - 23 Feb 1900, Vinalhaven
4. Capt Stephen S Lewis: 24 Feb 1855 - 1932, Vinalhaven
5. Olive Adelaide "Addie" Lewis: 26 Sept 1856 - 21 Sept 1936
6. George Francis Lewis: 26 Feb 1859 - 13 Oct 1931, North Haven
7. Bertha A Lewis: 1863 - 1925
Oliver married 2nd Mary A (maiden name unknown) Walker 24 Oct 1871, North Haven.
In 1850, 26-year-old Oliver is a peddler on North Haven, with real estate valued at $400. His wife, Rachel is 25 and with them is their son Herbert, age 1.
On 30 May 1854, Oliver H Lewis is included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He has 1 poll, 20 acres of land, 1 house & barn and 1 store. He owns 1 3-year-old cow. He also owned 100% of 18-ton "Sarah Jane" valued at $200. Real estate value: $800. Personal property value: $220. Total Tax Assessment: $1020.
In 1860, 36-year-old Oliver is a trader on North Haven with real estate valued at $950 and personal property valued at $1000. With him are his 36-year-old wife, Rachel, and their children Herbert (ae 11), Mary J (ae 9), Frederick C (ae 7), Stephen S (ae 5), Olive A (ae 3) and George (ae 1).
2 January 1860: Charles Leavett Vs Samuel L King: Waldo SS, January 2d 1860 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by virtue of this writ I attached the new dwelling house built by Samuel L King in 1858 & 1859 at North Haven in said County upon a lot of land which one Joseph L Smith contracted to convey him. To secure plaintiff's statute lien for labor and materials furnished by Plaintiff for erecting and finishing said dwelling house by virtue of a contract with said King, the owner thereof and within five days after said attachment, I filed in the office of the clerk of the town of North Haven aforesaid an attested copy of so much of my return on this writ as relates to the attachment of said dwelling house with a statement of the Sheriff. Property which I am by said writ commanded to attach the names of the parties, the date of the writ, and the court to which it is returnable, and on the second day of Jan'y 1860, I summoned the within named King by giving him a summons in hand for his appearance in Court. O H Lewis, Constable of North Haven
In a letter by John W Beverage to George or Ezekiel Beverage, dated 12 Sep 1869: There has been a trace of Indians to the Thoroughfare this summer. And among the rest there was one that liked rum and Mr. Lewis sold them what rum he wanted. And he got drunk and the Indian's brother did not like it. He caught Mr. Lewis in his rum shanty and he went in and give him a pounding. Mr Lewis was well satisfied that he got well pounded.
In a letter written by Hannah (Crockett) Alexander to son Ezekiel Alexander dated 10 Feb 1870:...Oliver Lewis was over to Polly Carver's and he had his horse there. He had been hauling out wood so one Sunday night somebody went and set fire to the barn and it burnt the barn down, horse and all...:
In 1870, 46-year-old Oliver H is a tin peddler on North Haven with real estate valued at $2500 and no personal property. Wife Rachel C is age 46 and children are Mary J (ae 19, house keeper), Frederick C (ae 16, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 14), Addie O (ae 12), George F (ae 10), and Bertha S (ae 7).
In 1880, per census, 55-year-old divorced Rachel is on North Haven. Living with her are Fred, (ae 27, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 25, fisherman), George F (ae 21, can maker), and Bertha A (ae 16).
Death Record: Rachel C Lewis died on North Haven on 24 June 1898 at the age of 73 years 5 months 18 days. Born on North Haven, she was the daughter of Eleazer Crabtree (born Hancock, Me / Mass, farmer) and Lois Robbins (born Hope, Me). She was divorced and a housekeeper. Cause of death: old age
Dec 2nd, 1842. At church meeting, chose brother Norwood Beverage and Samuel Brown Deacons of this church. Heard the experiences of Asa Dyer, Horatio Brown, Samuel Calderwood, Andrew Grant, Duran [Dury] Brown, Hannah Dyer, Rachel Crabtree. Received them as candidates for baptism. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Dec 3rd, 1842. Ethel Lindsey, Horatio Brown, Asa Dyer, Andrew Grant, Hannah Lindsey, Rachel Crabtree were baptized and added to the church record. James Thomas, Church Clerk.
Novr 5, 1843: Dismissed Rachel Crabtree from this church to join the Baptist Church in Lowell, James Thomas, Church Clerk. Baptist Church Records, North Haven. With this record, it appears that Rachel removed to Lowell, Mass, for a time before her marriage.
At the time of their marriage intention, both Oliver and Rachel were of North Haven
Rachel married Oliver Huff Lewis on 23 Jan 1848, North Haven, married by Perez Babbidge. Oliver was b 27 Jan 1824, Raymond, Me, the s/o Nicholas S Lewis & Olive C Stevens. He d 2 June 1898, Vinalhaven.
Rachel & Oliver divorced Mar 1871.
Rachel & Oliver had 7 children, born North Haven:
1. Herbert E Lewis: 20 Aug 1848 - 1868
2. Mary J Lewis: 29 Aug 1850 - 16 Aug 1924, Vinalhaven
3. Frederick "Fred" C Lewis: 28 Dec 1852 - 23 Feb 1900, Vinalhaven
4. Capt Stephen S Lewis: 24 Feb 1855 - 1932, Vinalhaven
5. Olive Adelaide "Addie" Lewis: 26 Sept 1856 - 21 Sept 1936
6. George Francis Lewis: 26 Feb 1859 - 13 Oct 1931, North Haven
7. Bertha A Lewis: 1863 - 1925
Oliver married 2nd Mary A (maiden name unknown) Walker 24 Oct 1871, North Haven.
In 1850, 26-year-old Oliver is a peddler on North Haven, with real estate valued at $400. His wife, Rachel is 25 and with them is their son Herbert, age 1.
On 30 May 1854, Oliver H Lewis is included in North Haven's Tax Assessment. He has 1 poll, 20 acres of land, 1 house & barn and 1 store. He owns 1 3-year-old cow. He also owned 100% of 18-ton "Sarah Jane" valued at $200. Real estate value: $800. Personal property value: $220. Total Tax Assessment: $1020.
In 1860, 36-year-old Oliver is a trader on North Haven with real estate valued at $950 and personal property valued at $1000. With him are his 36-year-old wife, Rachel, and their children Herbert (ae 11), Mary J (ae 9), Frederick C (ae 7), Stephen S (ae 5), Olive A (ae 3) and George (ae 1).
2 January 1860: Charles Leavett Vs Samuel L King: Waldo SS, January 2d 1860 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon by virtue of this writ I attached the new dwelling house built by Samuel L King in 1858 & 1859 at North Haven in said County upon a lot of land which one Joseph L Smith contracted to convey him. To secure plaintiff's statute lien for labor and materials furnished by Plaintiff for erecting and finishing said dwelling house by virtue of a contract with said King, the owner thereof and within five days after said attachment, I filed in the office of the clerk of the town of North Haven aforesaid an attested copy of so much of my return on this writ as relates to the attachment of said dwelling house with a statement of the Sheriff. Property which I am by said writ commanded to attach the names of the parties, the date of the writ, and the court to which it is returnable, and on the second day of Jan'y 1860, I summoned the within named King by giving him a summons in hand for his appearance in Court. O H Lewis, Constable of North Haven
In a letter by John W Beverage to George or Ezekiel Beverage, dated 12 Sep 1869: There has been a trace of Indians to the Thoroughfare this summer. And among the rest there was one that liked rum and Mr. Lewis sold them what rum he wanted. And he got drunk and the Indian's brother did not like it. He caught Mr. Lewis in his rum shanty and he went in and give him a pounding. Mr Lewis was well satisfied that he got well pounded.
In a letter written by Hannah (Crockett) Alexander to son Ezekiel Alexander dated 10 Feb 1870:...Oliver Lewis was over to Polly Carver's and he had his horse there. He had been hauling out wood so one Sunday night somebody went and set fire to the barn and it burnt the barn down, horse and all...:
In 1870, 46-year-old Oliver H is a tin peddler on North Haven with real estate valued at $2500 and no personal property. Wife Rachel C is age 46 and children are Mary J (ae 19, house keeper), Frederick C (ae 16, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 14), Addie O (ae 12), George F (ae 10), and Bertha S (ae 7).
In 1880, per census, 55-year-old divorced Rachel is on North Haven. Living with her are Fred, (ae 27, fisherman), Stephen S (ae 25, fisherman), George F (ae 21, can maker), and Bertha A (ae 16).
Death Record: Rachel C Lewis died on North Haven on 24 June 1898 at the age of 73 years 5 months 18 days. Born on North Haven, she was the daughter of Eleazer Crabtree (born Hancock, Me / Mass, farmer) and Lois Robbins (born Hope, Me). She was divorced and a housekeeper. Cause of death: old age
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Rachel C
Wife of
Oliver H Lewis
Dec 11, 1824 - June 24, 1898.
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Buried next to daughter Addie & granddaughters.
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