Family History - Elizabeth Augusta ‘Lizzie’ Chapman

1. Elizabeth Augusta ‘Lizzie’ Chapman,¹ born March 1862 in New Jersey, the daughter of _____ Chapman and Ellen O. Boyens;^{1, 2, 3, 4} died 7 October 1943 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.^{1, 5} Lizzie married, ca. 1881, Frank Lawton Weaver³ (born July 1852 in Connecticut, the son of Joseph Edward Weaver and Almira Dunham;^{1, 3, 6} Frank died 23 April 1904 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut^{1, 7, 8}). Lizzie and Frank are buried in New Scotland Cemetery (South), Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut.¹

+	2	i.	Florence D. Weaver, born 21 April 1887 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut; died 2 March 1952 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Frank E. Fitch.
+	3	ii.	Edna M. Weaver, born August 1889 in Connecticut; died 29 January 1968 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Alphonse Louis ‘Alfred’ Barberet.

1. Find a Grave (website). New Scotland Cemetery (South), Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut, Frank L. and Lizzie A. Chapman Weaver: Frank L. Weaver / 1852-1904 / Lizzie A. Chapman / His Wife / 1862-1943 [from grave marker].
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, Windham County, Town of Scotland, Enumeration District 146, Page 5. John H. Tefft, 36, Connecticut, farmer, parents born in Connecticut; wife Ellen O. Tefft, 40, Connecticut [sic]; son Elmer J. Tefft, 14, Connecticut; daughter Annie D. Tefft, 12, Connecticut; son Orion L. Tefft, 9, Connecticut; daughter Luella M. Tefft, 7, Connecticut; daughter Nellie M. Tefft, 11/12, June, Connecticut; step daughter Lizzie O. Chapman, 18, New Jersey.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 2A.
4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-86, Sheet No. 5A, family of Frank E. Fitch (53, Connecticut, painter, own shop); wife Florence Fitch (52, Connecticut); mother in law Lizzie Weaver (78, New Jersey, widow).
5. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Lizzie Weaver, died: 7 October 1943 in Waterford, Connecticut.
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, Hartford County, Windsor Locks, Page No. 44, Joseph E. Weaver, 53, Conn., mill wright; Edward M. Weaver, 27, Conn., machinist; Emma A. Weaver, 23, Conn.; John E. Weaver, 3/12, Feb., Conn.; Charles M. Weaver, 23, Conn., moulder in foundry; Frank L. Weaver, 17, Conn., works in wool mill; Nellie M. Weaver, 14, Conn., housework; Isabella Robinson, 12, Conn., attends school.
7. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Frank Weaver, died: 23 April 1904 in Scotland, Connecticut.
8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Windham County, Enumeration District 586, Sheet 1B. The census entry shows Lizzie Weaver as a widow.

2. Florence D. Weaver² (Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’¹), born 21 April 1887 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut;^{1, 2, 3, 4} died 2 March 1952 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.^{1, 4} Florence married, 16 October 1907 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut, Frank E. Fitch⁴ (born 1886 in Connecticut, the son of Frank W. Fitch and Josephine Erwin;^{3, 5} Frank died April 1944⁴). Florence and Frank are buried in Preston City Cemetery, Preston, New London County, Connecticut.^{1, 4, 5}

3. Edna M. Weaver² (Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’¹), born August 1889 in Connecticut;^{2, 6} died 29 January 1968 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.⁷ Edna married Alphonse Louis ‘Alfred’ Barberet (born 26 March 1887 in Belfort, France, parents not determined;^{6, 8} Alfred died 12 July 1962 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut⁹). Edna and Alfred are buried in Head of River Cemetery, East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.^{, 10}

1. Find a Grave (website). Preston City Cemetery, Preston, New London County, Connecticut, Florence D. Weaver Fitch, born: 1887; died: 1962 [sic, actually died in 1952] [from record, which indicates wife of Frank E. Fitch].
2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Windham County, Enumeration District 512, Sheet 2A.
3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-86, Sheet No. 5A, family of Frank E. Fitch (53, Connecticut, painter, own shop); wife Florence Fitch (52, Connecticut); mother in law Lizzie Weaver (78, New Jersey, widow).
4. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 2 March 1952, Florence Weaver Fitch, died 2 March 1952 in Waterford. The article provides brief biographical and vital details and the names of her late husband, parents, and sister, and place of burial.
5. Find a Grave (website). Preston City Cemetery, Preston, New London County, Connecticut, Frank E. Fitch, born: 1886; died: 1944 [from record].
6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 6-117, Sheet No. 32A, family of Alfred L. Barberet (52, Connecticut, manager, ice company); wife Edna W. Barberet (50, Connecticut).
7. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Edna Barberet, died: 29 January 1968 in Waterford, New London [County], Connecticut; age 78; widow; spouse: Alfr[ed].
8. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Alphonse Louis Barberet, Serial Number: U2454; born: 26 March 1887 in Belfort, France; residence: Oswegotchie, Waterford, N.L., Conn.; Name and address of person who will always know your address: Edna Barberet, Oswegotchie, Waterford, Ct.
9. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Alfre [sic] L. Barberet, died: 12 July 1962 in Waterford, New London [County], Connecticut; age 74; spouse: Edna.
10. BillionGraves (website). Head of River Cemetery, East Lyme, Connecticut, Barbaret, Edna W., 1889 - 1968; Alfred L., 1888 - 1962 [from gravestone].