Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Mildred Benjamin


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 Mildred Benjamin and five of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Mildred Benjamin,1 born 27 January 1912 in New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of James H. Benjamin and Emily Sarah Park;1, 2, 3 died 16 July 1966 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1 Mildred married, 7 March 1927 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Morton Ellis Weaver4, 7 (born 25 October 1907 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Leon Morton Weaver and Nellie Dora Burdick;2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Morton died 9 July 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut4). Mildred and Morton are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 4

Children of Mildred Benjamin and Morton Ellis Weaver:

 2i. Donald Ellis Weaver, born 29 May 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;2, 3, 8 died 10 July 1988 in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.8 Donald is buried in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.8
+3ii. Marie Ellen Weaver, born 26 December 1935 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 18 December 1998 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Married Robert D. ‘Bob’ Stockwell.
+4iii. Lois Ann Weaver, born 31 July 1937 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 13 May 2002 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Richard John ‘Dick’ Smith Married (2) Thomas Marion Wheeler.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Mildred Benjamin Sisson, born: 27 January 1912 in New London County, Connecticut; died: 16 July 1966 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the name of her parents, spouse, and three children). Gravestone: shared with her husband, Morton E. Weaver (see his entry).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-28, Sheet No. 5A, Morton Weaver, 23, Connecticut, first married age 21, fish cutter, fish plant; wife Mildred Weaver, 20, first married age 17; son Donald Weaver, 9/12, Connecticut.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Quaker Hill, E.D. 6-115, Sheet No. 1A, Morton E. Weaver, 33, Connecticut, research checker, W.P.A., checks town records; Mildred Weaver, 29, Connecticut; son Donald E. Weaver, 10, Connecticut; Marie E. Weaver, 4, Connecticut; Lois A. Weaver, 2, Connecticut.
  4. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Morton Ellis Weaver, born: 25 October 1907 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; died: 9 July 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his spouse and three children). Gravestone; Weaver / Morton E. / 1907-1971 / Mildred B. / 1912-1966.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Enumeration District 506, Sheet No. 21A, family of Henry E. Sisson (36, Connecticut, divorced, laborer, fertilizer works); housekeeper Dora Weaver [this is Henry’s second wife before they were married] (23, Connecticut, married [shown as m1, meaning first marriage, but appears to be crossed out], years present marriage: 3 years, 2 children, 2 living, housekeeper, private family); border Morton Weaver (3, Connecticut); border Hillard [this is believed to be Hayward] Weaver (6/12, Connecticut).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Enumeration District 246, Sheet No. 10B, family of Horace G. Watrous (71, Connecticut, stone mason, contract worker); wife Georgiana J. Watrous (56, Maine); son Kenneth Watrous (36, Connecticut, civil engineer U.S. [unreadable] Dept.); daughter Aida Watrous (34, Connecticut, teacher, high school); servant Morton Weaver (12, Connecticut, farm laborer, home farm).
  7. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Morton Weaver and Mildred Burjaniece [sic, apparently a misinterpretation of Benjamin], married on 7 March 1929 in Waterford, Connecticut.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut, Donald Ellis Weaver, born: 29 May 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 10 July 1988 in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a copy of his obituary giving vital and biographical details; and the names and links for his parents and siblings).
Second and Third Generations
3. Marie Ellen Weaver2 (Mildred1), born 26 December 1935 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 18 December 1998 in Davidson County, Tennessee.1 Marie married Robert D. ‘Bob’ Stockwell (born 27 August 1935 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut, parents not determined;3 Bob died 4 June 2015 in Hermitage, Davidson County, Tennessee3). Bob is buried in Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee.3

Children of Marie Ellen Weaver and Robert D. ‘Bob’ Stockwell:

 5i. William Donald ‘Billy’ Stockwell.
 6ii. Robert Ward Stockwell, born 1960;4 died 1978.4 Robert is buried in Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee.4

4. Lois Ann Weaver2 (Mildred1), born 31 July 1937 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;2, 5 died 13 May 2002 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.5 Lois married, first, 1959, Richard John ‘Dick’ Smith5 (born 28 June 1927 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined;6 Dick died 12 February 1997 in New London, New London County, Connecticut6). Lois married, second, 1967, Thomas Marion Wheeler5 (born 22 May 1918 in Nebraska, parents not determined;7 Thomas died 11 November 1978 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut7). Lois is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.5 Dick is buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut.6 Thomas is buried in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut.7

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, Marie Ellen Weaver Stockwell, born: 26 December 1935 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 18 December 1998 in Davidson County, Tennessee (from record, which includes excerpts of Tennessee Death Records, Social Security Records, 1940 census record, and other notes providing vital details about Marie, her husband, and two siblings; and the names and links for her parents, siblings, spouse, and one child).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Quaker Hill, E.D. 6-115, Sheet No. 1A, Morton E. Weaver, 33, Connecticut, research checker, W.P.A., checks town records; Mildred Weaver, 29, Connecticut; son Donald E. Weaver, 10, Connecticut; Marie E. Weaver, 4, Connecticut; Lois A. Weaver, 2, Connecticut.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, Robert D. “Bob” Stockwell, born: 27 August 1935 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut; died: 4 June 2015 in Hermitage, Davidson County, Connecticut (from record, which the text of his obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, sons, siblings, and special friend; and the names and links for his spouse and one child).
  4. Find a Grave (website). Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, Robert Ward Stockwell, born: 1960; died: 1978 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Lois Ann Weaver Wheeler, born: 31 July 1937 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 13 May 2002 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, siblings, and two spouses with marriage years).
  6. Find a Grave (website). St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut, Richard John “Dick” Smith, born: 28 June 1927 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 12 February 1997 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which indicates AKA John Richard Smith, and provides the name and link for his wife).
  7. Find a Grave (website). Colonel Ledyard Cemetery, Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Thomas Marion Wheeler, born: 22 May 1918 in Nebraska; died: 11 November 1978 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and spouse).