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Family HistoryFamily History - Thomas Spear


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 Thomas Spear and 19 of his descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Thomas Spear,1 born ____ (parents not determined). Thomas married Minerva Thompson (born ____, parents not determined1).

Child of Thomas Spear and Minerva Thompson:

+2i. Mary R. Spear, born July 1861 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine; died 24 November 1912 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine. Married Julius P. Angell.

  1. Maine Death Records, 1617-1922, available at ancestry.com. Mary R. Angell, died 24 Nov 1912 in Old Town, Maine.
Second Generation
2. Mary R. Spear2 (Thomas1), born July 1861 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine;1, 2, 3, 4 died 24 November 1912 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine.1, 2 Mary married, 19 September 1880 in Penobscot County, Maine, Julius P. Angell12 (born 30 January 1850 in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, the son of Dexter Angell and Betsy Ann Gazlay;5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Julius died 22 January 1890 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine5, 11). Mary and Julius are buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.1, 5

Julius was born in New York and as a young adult moved to Maine. His obituary, quoted below, provides a concise sketch of his life:11

“New Berlin. Jan. 27. --Relatives in town have received the announcement of the death of Mr. Julius Angel, at his home in Bangor, Maine. He will be remembered as the only child of his widowed mother, the late Mrs. Betsey Ann Angel, an old resident of this village. Several years ago Julius went to the state of Maine and engaged in railroading, and had worked his way up to the responsible position of engineer, and had the confidence of the company by which he was employed. Nearly two years ago he met with an accident, on the road, that has incapacitated him since that time, and his untimely death is due to the injuries he received at that time.”11

The accident “on the road” actually occurred only 11 months previous, on 23 February 1889, and was covered in newspapers across the nation. Julius was the engineer on a train traveling from Bangor to St. John, Maine. Blamed on a misplaced switch, the accident caused the train to derail onto a siding and catch fire, seriously injuring Julius and killing three other railroad employees. Several other employees were pulled from the wreckage with minor injuries. None of the passengers were injured.


Children of Mary R. Spear and Julius P. Angell:

+3i. Lewis Gazlay Angell, born 21 July 1881 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine; died 8 November 1916 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine. Married Philippa C. Leavitt.
+4ii. Chester Thomas Angell, born February 1884 in Maine; died 25 September 1963 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine. Married Gertrude Maud Craig.
+5iii. Bessie Minerva Angell, born 27 December 1885 in Maine; died 1960. Married (1) Albert Lorenzo Littlefield Married (2) Clarence T. Kirk.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine Mary R. Angell.
  2. Maine Death Records, 1617-1922, available at ancestry.com. Mary R. Angell, died 24 Nov 1912 in Old Town, Maine.
  3. 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).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Old Town, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 18A, family of Mary R. Angell (48, ME, widow, 3 children, 3 living), daughter Bessie M. Littlefield (24, ME, widow, washerwoman in laundry, 1 child, 1 living), grandson Irving A. Littlefield (3, ME).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine Julius P. Angell.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Town of New Berlin, page 291, family of Dexter Angell (56, RI, grocery dealer), Betsy Ann Angell (39, NY), Julius P. Angell (6/12, NY), Betsy Foote (53, NY), Emily Sarle (28, NY), David Matteson (16, NY).
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 97, family of Betsy Foote (53, NY, houseworker), Betsy A. Angel (46, NY, milliner), Julius P. Angel (10, NY).
  8. New York State Census, 1865, Chenango County, New Berlin, Page 683, family of wife Betsy A. Angel (52, Chenango, 2 children, widow); wife Betsy Foote (67, Chenango, no children, widow); child Julius P. Angell (15, Chenango); Thursten Oliva (35, Otsego).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 52, family of Betsey Foote (74, NY), Betsey A. Angel (56, NY, milliner), Julius P. Angel (20).
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 31, Page No. 12, Julius P. Angel (30, NY, RR Engineer).
  11. Obituary, Brookfield Courier, Brookfield, Madison County, New York. Available at www.fultonhistory.com. Julius Angel, 27 January 1890. Died at his home in Bangor, Maine.
  12. Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, available at familysearch.org. Groom: Julius P. Angell. Bride: Mary B. Spear. Marriage Date and Place: 19 Sep 1880, Penobscot [County], Maine.
Third Generation
3. Lewis Gazlay Angell3 (Mary,2 Thomas1), born 21 July 1881 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine;1, 2, 3, 4 died 8 November 1916 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine.1, 2 Lewis married, 9 February 1905 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Philippa C. Leavitt4, 6 (born ca. 1883 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of John E. Leavitt and Sarah Harris;4, 5, 6, 7 Philippa died 19225). Lewis is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.1 Philippa is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine.5

4. Chester Thomas Angell3 (Mary,2 Thomas1), born February 1884 in Maine;3, 8, 9, 10, 11 died 25 September 1963 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine.8 Chester married, 20 August 1907 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Gertrude Maud Craig8, 9, 10, 12 (born 1885 in Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Edward Craig and Isabel Mcauley;9, 10, 11, 12 Gertrude died 195312). Chester and Gertrude are buried in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine.12, 8

Child of Chester Thomas Angell and Gertrude Maud Craig:

+6i. Leonard L. Angell, born 18 August 1908 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine; died 1 August 1994 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida. Married Elsie M. Smith.

5. Bessie Minerva Angell3 (Mary,2 Thomas1), born 27 December 1885 in Maine;3, 13, 14, 15 died 1960.14 Bessie married, first, 31 January 1906 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Albert Lorenzo Littlefield17 (born 27 September 1873 in Greenfield, Penobscot County, Maine, the son of Lorenzo Littlefield and Caroline P. McPheters;16, 17, 18 Albert died 7 May 1908 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine16, 18). Bessie married, second, Clarence T. Kirk19 (born 1889, parents not determined;19 Clarence died 197519). Bessie is buried in Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine.14 Albert is buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine.16 Clarence is buried in Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine.19

Child of Bessie Minerva Angell and Albert Lorenzo Littlefield:

+7i. Ervin A. Littlefield, born 7 November 1906 in Maine; died 9 December 1997. Married Winona E. McGilvery.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine Lewis Gazley Angell.
  2. 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.
  3. 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).
  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. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. 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).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine, Chester T. Angell, born: February 1884 in Maine; died: 25 September 1963 in Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, spouse, siblings, and child).
  9. Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, available at familysearch.org. Groom: Chester Thomas Angell, age 23 born in Bangor, ME. Bride: Gertrude Maud Craig, age 22, born in Carlton, N. B. [i.e., Carleton, New Brunswick, Canada] Date of Marriage: 20 August 1907. Place: Old Town, ME. The record provides the names of their parents and other related details.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Old Town, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 18A, family of Chester T. Angell (26, ME, lineman, electric company), wife of 2 years Gertrude Angell (25, Canada, 1 child, 1 living), son Leonard L. Angell (1 7/12, ME).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 10-6, Sheet No. 11B, family of Chester T. Angell (46, ME, conductor, railroad), wife Gertrude M. Angell (45, Canada), son Leonard L. Angell (21, ME).
  12. Find a Grave (website). Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine, Gertrude M. Craig Angell, born: 1885; died: 1953 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse and child).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Bessie M. Littlefield. Shown on the photo of the gravestone of her first husband (at findagrave.com) is her (partial) birth date but no death date, suggesting that she was not buried in Forest Hill Cemetery. See her findagrave.com entry in Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, which is most likely her actual burial place.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, Bessie M. Angell Kirk, born: 1885; died: 1960 (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, spouses, siblings, and child).
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Old Town, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 18A, family of Mary R. Angell (48, ME, widow, 3 children, 3 living), daughter Bessie M. Littlefield (24, ME, widow, washerwoman in laundry, 1 child, 1 living), grandson Irving A. Littlefield (3, ME).
  16. Find a Grave (website). Forest Hill Cemetery, Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine, Albert L. Littlefield.
  17. Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, available at familysearch.org. Groom: Albert Lorenzo Littlefield, age 33 born in Plantation No. 1. Bride: Bessie Minerva Angell, age 20, born in Bangor, ME. Date of Marriage: 31 January 1906. Place: Old Town, ME. The record provides the names of their parents and other related details.
  18. Maine Death Records, 1617-1922, available at ancestry.com. Albert L. Littlefield, died 7 May 1908 in Old Town, ME, age 35, born in Greenfield, ME. Parents: Lorenzo Littlefield and Carrie McPheters.
  19. Find a Grave (website). Gracelawn Memorial Park, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, Clarence T. Kirk, born: 1889; died: 1975 (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
Fourth Generation
6. Leonard L. Angell4 (Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 18 August 1908 in Old Town, Penobscot County, Maine;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 1 August 1994 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.2, 3, 6 Leonard married, 19 December 1932 in Maine, Elsie M. Smith7, 10 (born 15 May 1909 in Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County, Maine, parents not determined;7, 8, 9 Elsie died 8 April 1998 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida7, 8, 9). Leonard and Elsie are buried in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine.2, 7

Children of Leonard L. Angell and Elsie M. Smith:

+8i. Richard Craig Angell, born 15 August 1935 in Biddeford, York County, Maine; died 18 February 2003. Married Louise Catherine Mann.
+9ii. David L. Angell, born 16 August 1939. Married Elizabeth L. Tucker.
+10iii. Pamela C. Angell, born 17 November 1942. Married Amos Boyden III.
+11iv. Sally F. Angell, born 27 September 1946. Married Daniel L. Phillips.

7. Ervin A. Littlefield4 (Bessie,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 7 November 1906 in Maine;11, 12 died 9 December 1997.11 Ervin married Winona E. McGilvery13 (born 12 April 1910, parents not determined;13 Winona died 6 December 195213). Ervin and Winona are buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine.11, 13

  1. Maine Birth Records, 1621-1922, available at ancestry.com. Angell (no first name given), born 18 August 1908, Old Town, ME. Parents: Chester T. Angell, Gertrude M. Craig.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine, Leonard L. Angell, born: 1908; died: 1994 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  3. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Leonard L. Angell, no. 006-01-0412
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Old Town, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 18A, family of Chester T. Angell (26, ME, lineman, electric company), wife of 2 years Gertrude Angell (25, Canada, 1 child, 1 living), son Leonard L. Angell (1 7/12, ME).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Maine, Penobscot County, Bangor, Enumeration District 10-6, Sheet No. 11B, family of Chester T. Angell (46, ME, conductor, railroad), wife Gertrude M. Angell (45, Canada), son Leonard L. Angell (21, ME).
  6. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Leonard L. Angell, 3 August 1994. Died 1 August 1994. Named survivors include his wife Elsie and four children: David, Richard, Pamela Boyden, and Sally Phillips.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, York County, Maine, Elsie S. Smith Angel, born: 1909; died: 1998 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
  8. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Elsie M. Angell, no. 004-46-5591
  9. Obituary, St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, Elsie M. Angell, 18 April, 1998. Died 8 April 1998. Named survivors include 4 children: Richard C., David L., Pamela C. Boyden, and Sally F. Phillips.
  10. Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, available at familysearch.org. Groom: Leonard L. Angell. Bride: Elsie M. Smith. Marriage Date: 19 Dec 1932.
  11. Find a Grave (website). Mount Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, Ervin A. Littlefield, born: 7 November 1906; died: 9 December 1997 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Maine, Penobscot County, Old Town, Enumeration District 187, Sheet No. 18A, family of Mary R. Angell (48, ME, widow, 3 children, 3 living), daughter Bessie M. Littlefield (24, ME, widow, washerwoman in laundry, 1 child, 1 living), grandson Irving A. Littlefield (3, ME).
  13. Find a Grave (website). Mount Auburn Cemetery, Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine, Winona E. McGilvery Littlefield, born: 12 April 1910; died: 6 December 1952 (from record, which provides the name and link for her spouse).
Fifth Generation
8. Richard Craig Angell5 (Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 15 August 1935 in Biddeford, York County, Maine;1, 2 died 18 February 2003.3 Richard married Louise Catherine Mann (born 3 September 1933, parents not determined2).

Children of Richard Craig Angell and Louise Catherine Mann:

+12i. Cynthia Angell, born 17 February 1961 in California. Married (1) John Timothy Carmack Married (2) John J. Andre.
+13ii. Stephen Craig Angell, born 9 March 1963 in California. Married Denise Bernadette Thornton.
+14iii. Carol L. Angell, born 18 April 1968. Married Steven Wayne Roberts.
 15iv. Christina M. Angell, born 1 September 1971.2

9. David L. Angell5 (Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 16 August 1939.2 David married, 8 October 1978 in Maine, Elizabeth L. Tucker4 (born 23 December 1941, parents not determined2).

10. Pamela C. Angell5 (Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 17 November 1942.2 Pamela married, 1 November 1962 in Maine, Amos Boyden III5 (born 1 July 1938, parents not determined2).

Children of Pamela C. Angell and Amos Boyden III:

 16i. Kellie A. Boyden, born 16 February 1967.2
+17ii. Christopher Leonard Boyden, born 15 June 1968. Married Kathy S. Pelletier.

11. Sally F. Angell5 (Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 27 September 1946.2 Sally married Daniel L. Phillips6 (born 20 August 1944, parents not determined2).

  1. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Social Security Applications, Richard Craig Angell, born: 15 August 1935 in Biddeford, Maine; father: Leonard L. Angell; mother: Elsie M. Smith.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Richard C. Angell, born: 15 August 1935; died: 18 February 2003; residence zip code: 232352151 (corresponding to Richmond, Virginia).
  4. Maine Marriages, 1892-1996, available at ancestry.com. Groom: David L. Angell. Bride: Elizabeth L. Tucker. Marriage Date: 8 Oct 1978.
  5. Maine Marriages, 1892-1996, available at ancestry.com. Groom: Amos Boyden. Bride: Pamela C. Angell. Marriage Date: 1 Nov 1962.
  6. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites
Sixth and Seventh Generations
12. Cynthia Angell6 (Richard,5 Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 17 February 1961 in California.1, 2 Cynthia married, first, 3 July 1987 in RIchmond, Virginia, John Timothy Carmack1 (born 16 February 1962 in Virginia, the son of Cyrus Jacob Carmack, Jr. and Sylvia Eugene Board1). Cynthia married, second, 26 August 2000, John J. Andre2 (born 22 July 1959, parents not determined2).

Child of Cynthia Angell and John J. Andre:

 18i. Connor Andre, born ca. 2003.

13. Stephen Craig Angell6 (Richard,5 Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 9 March 1963 in California.3 Stephen married, 6 September 1985, Denise Bernadette Thornton3 (born 15 March 1965 in Massachusetts, the daughter of Donald John Thornton and Lucille Marie Ross3).

14. Carol L. Angell6 (Richard,5 Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 18 April 1968.2 Carol married Steven Wayne Roberts4 (born 1961, parents not determined2).

Children of Carol L. Angell and Steven Wayne Roberts:

 19i. Kayla Roberts, born ca. 1998.
 20ii. Kendra Roberts, born ca. 1999.

17. Christopher Leonard Boyden6 (Pamela,5 Leonard,4 Chester,3 Mary,2 Thomas1), born 15 June 1968.2 Christopher married Kathy S. Pelletier4 (born 16 February 1967, parents not determined2).

  1. Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1935-1988, State File Number: 87-032088; John Timothy Carmack, born: 16 February 1962 in Virginia; father: Cyrus Jacob Carmack, Jr.; mother: Sylvia Eugene Board; Cynthia Louise Angell, born: 17 February 1961 in Carlifornia [sic]; father: Richard Craig Angell; mother: Louise Catherine Mann; married on 3 July 1987 in Richmond, Virginia.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. Virginia, Marriage Certificates, 1935-1988, State File Number: 85-147001, Stephen Craig Angell, born: 9 March 1963 in Calif.; father: Richard Craig Angell; mother: Louise Catherine Mann; Denise Bernadette Thornton, born: 15 March 1965 in Mass.; father: Donald John Thornton; mother: Lucille Marie Ross; married on 6 September 1985 in Chesterfield City, VA.
  4. Marriage is implied by information found at various people finding websites