Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - John E. Leavitt


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features John E. Leavitt and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. John E. Leavitt,1 born 1856 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada (parents not determined);1, 2 died 1900.1 John married Sarah Harris (born 1860 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, parents not determined;2, 3, 4, 5 Sarah died 19513). John and Sarah are buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine.1, 3

+2i. Philippa C. Leavitt, born ca. 1883 in Boston, Massachusetts; died 1922. Married Lewis Gazlay Angell.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, John E. Leavitt.
  2. Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, available at familysearch.org. Groom: Lewis G. Angell, age 23 born in Old Town, ME. Bride: Philippa C. Leavitt, age 22, born in Boston, MA. Date of Marriage: 9 February 1905. Place: Old Town, ME. The record provides the names of their parents and other related details.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Sarah J. Leavitt.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 148, Sheet 25A, family of Lewis Angell (29, ME, sporting goods store), wife of 5 years Philippa Angell (26, MA, no children), mother-in-law Sarah Leavill (49, Canada, widow, 3 children, 2 living), sister-in-law Ruth Leavill (14, ME).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 2A, family of Lester P. Doucett (25, ME, machinist, garage), wife Ruth F. Doucett (23, ME), son John L. Doucett (3 5/12, ME), mother-in-law Sarah Leavitt (58, Canada, widow), sister-in-law Philippa Angell (35, MA, widow, stenographer, dye house).
Second Generation
2. Philippa C. Leavitt2 (John1), born ca. 1883 in Boston, Massachusetts;1, 2, 3, 4 died 1922.1 Philippa married, 9 February 1905 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Lewis Gazlay Angell2, 3 (born 21 July 1881 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, the son of Julius P. Angell and Mary R. Spear;3, 5, 6, 7 Lewis died 8 November 1916 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine5, 6). Philippa is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine.1 Lewis is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.5

  1. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Phillippa C. Leavitt Angell, born: 1872 [this date is about 10 years earlier than the birth date derived from other records]; died: 1922 (from record, which provides the names and links for her spouse).
  2. Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, available at familysearch.org. Groom: Lewis G. Angell, age 23 born in Old Town, ME. Bride: Philippa C. Leavitt, age 22, born in Boston, MA. Date of Marriage: 9 February 1905. Place: Old Town, ME. The record provides the names of their parents and other related details.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 148, Sheet 25A, family of Lewis Angell (29, ME, sporting goods store), wife of 5 years Philippa Angell (26, MA, no children), mother-in-law Sarah Leavill (49, Canada, widow, 3 children, 2 living), sister-in-law Ruth Leavill (14, ME).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 73, Sheet No. 2A, family of Lester P. Doucett (25, ME, machinist, garage), wife Ruth F. Doucett (23, ME), son John L. Doucett (3 5/12, ME), mother-in-law Sarah Leavitt (58, Canada, widow), sister-in-law Philippa Angell (35, MA, widow, stenographer, dye house).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine Lewis Gazley Angell.
  6. Maine Death Records, 1617-1922, available at ancestry.com. Lewis Gazlay Angell, died 8 November 1916, born 21 July 1881 in Old Town, ME. Provides names and details of his parents.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Maine, Penobscot County, Old Town, Enumeration District 119, Sheet No. 17A, family of Mary R. Angell (38, ME, July 1861, widow), Lewis G. Angell (18, ME, July 1881, grocer), Chester T. Angell (16, ME, Feb 1884), Bessie M. Angell (14, ME, Dec 1885).