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Family HistoryFamily History - Mabel E. Fisher


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 Mabel E. Fisher and 18 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Mabel E. Fisher,1 born August 1871 in New Jersey (parents not determined).1, 2 Mabel married, 11 October 1893 in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Albert E. Tilton1, 4, 5 (born June 1871 in New Jersey, parents not determined;1, 2, 3, 4 Albert died 19463). Albert is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.3

Children of Mabel E. Fisher and Albert E. Tilton:

+2i. Charles W. Tilton, born ca. 1902 in Connecticut. Married Marjorie G. _____.
 3ii. Samuel Marvin Tilton, born 12 December 1903 in Springfield, Massachusetts;2, 6, 7 died 30 September 1991.7

Child adopted by Mabel E. Fisher and Albert E. Tilton:

+4iii. Jean Tilton (born Jean _____), born 11 April 1926 in New Jersey; died 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Married Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, Litchfield County, Town of Winchester, Winsted, Enumeration District 265, Sheet No. 16A, family of Albert E. Tilton (28, New Jersey, June 1871, finisher (coffin f__)); wife of 6 years Mabel E. Tilton (28, New Jersey, Aug 1971).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 156, Sheet No. 4B, family of Albert E. Tilton (48, New Jersey, manager, dept. store); wife Mabel E. Tilton (48, New Jersey); son Charles W. Tilton (18, Connecticut, asst. clerk shipping, dept store); son Samuel M. Tilton (16, Massachusetts).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Albert E. Tilton: Albert E. Tilton / 1871-1946 [from grave marker].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-84, Sheet No. 10A, family of Albert E. Tilton (58, New Jersey, general superintendent, department store; first married age 22); wife Mabel E. Tilton (57, New Jersey, first married age 21); ad[opted] daughter Jean L. Tilton (3 11/12, New Jersey).
  5. New Jersey Marriages, 1678-1985, Albert E. Tilton, age 22, and Mabel E. Fisher, age 22; married on 11 October 1893 in Red Bank, Monmouth [County], New Jersey.
  6. Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915, available at familysearch.org; Samuel Marvin Tilton, born: 12 December 1903 in Springfield, Hampden [County], Massachusetts; father: Albert E. Tilton; mother: Mabel E. Fisher.
  7. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Samuel M. Tilton, no. 144-09-8075; born: 12 December 1903; died: 30 September 1991.
Second Generation
2. Charles W. Tilton2 (Mabel1), born ca. 1902 in Connecticut.1, 2 Charles married Marjorie G. _____2 (born ca. 1903 in Massachusetts, parents not determined2).

Children of Charles W. Tilton and Marjorie G. _____:

 5i. Nancy E. Tilton, born ca. 1928 in Massachusetts.2
 6ii. Robert E. Tilton, born ca. 1930 in Massachusetts.2

4. Jean Tilton (born Jean _____)2 (Mabel1), born 11 April 1926 in New Jersey;3, 4 died 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts.3, 5 Jean married Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs)10 (born 16 October 1922 in Canada, the son of Clarence Wiley Dobbs and Helen K. Morrison;6, 7, 8 Bruce died 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts6, 9). Jean is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.3 Jean was adopted by Albert E. Tilton and Mabel E. Fisher.

The 1930 U.S. Census record shows that Jean is the adopted daughter of Albert E. and Mabel E. Tilton.4


Child of Jean Tilton (born Jean _____) and Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs):

+7i. Kevin Bruce Vann, born 16 January 1952. Married Joy Bacon.

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 156, Sheet No. 4B, family of Albert E. Tilton (48, New Jersey, manager, dept. store); wife Mabel E. Tilton (48, New Jersey); son Charles W. Tilton (18, Connecticut, asst. clerk shipping, dept store); son Samuel M. Tilton (16, Massachusetts).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Hartford County, Manchester, Enumeration District 2-95, Sheet No. 10A, family of Charles W. Tilton (38, Connecticut, asst. supt. building, life insurance office bldg); wife Marjorie G. Tilton (37, Massachusetts); daughter Nancy E. Tilton (12, Massachusetts); son Robert E. Tilton (10, Massachusetts); the family lived in Belchertown, Hamden County, Massachusetts, on 1 April 1935.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Mount Hope Cemetery, Belchertown, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, Jean T. Vann: Vann / Rest in Peace / Mother / Jean T. / April 11, 1926 / June 20, 1972 [from grave stone].
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-84, Sheet No. 10A, family of Albert E. Tilton (58, New Jersey, general superintendent, department store; first married age 22); wife Mabel E. Tilton (57, New Jersey, first married age 21); ad[opted] daughter Jean L. Tilton (3 11/12, New Jersey).
  5. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Jean Vann, died: 20 June 1972 in Springfield, Massachusetts; born in Massachusetts.
  6. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Bruce M. Vann, no. 023-18-5528; born: 16 October 1922; died: 2 May 1976; state: Massachusetts.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 7-86, Sheet No. 13A, family of Effie M. Vann (47, Canada, trained nurse, private, widow); sister Helen K. Dobbs (45, Canada, nurse graduate, divorced); niece June K. Dobbs (10, New York); nephew Bruce M. Dobbs (7, Canada).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Massachusetts, Hampden County, Springfield City, Enumeration District 22-130, Sheet No. 64A, family of Effie Morrison Vann (58, Canada, widow, private ___); son [sic, actually, nephew] Bruce Morrison Dobbs (17, Canada).
  9. Massachusetts Death Index 1970-2003 (available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org), Bruce M. Vann, died: 2 May 1976 in Springfield, Massachusetts; born in Canada.
  10. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.
Third Generation
7. Kevin Bruce Vann3 (Jean,2 Mabel1), born 16 January 1952.1 Kevin married Joy Bacon1 (born 9 February 1954, parents not determined2).

Children of Kevin Bruce Vann and Joy Bacon:

+8i. Michael Kevin Vann, born 30 September 1973. Married Amanda Collings.
+9ii. Kimberly J. Vann, born 22 March 1976. Married Mark Quenneville.
+10iii. Pamela J. Vann, born 11 November 1977. Married Josh Soderbaum.
+11iv. Melissa C. Vann, born 24 November 1978. Married William J. Provost.

  1. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
Fourth and Fifth Generations
8. Michael Kevin Vann4 (Kevin,3 Jean,2 Mabel1), born 30 September 1973.1 Michael married Amanda Collings1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Michael Kevin Vann and Amanda Collings:

 12i. Abigail Vann, born xxxx.
 13ii. Grace Vann, born xxxx.

9. Kimberly J. Vann4 (Kevin,3 Jean,2 Mabel1), born 22 March 1976.1 Kimberly married Mark Quenneville1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Kimberly J. Vann and Mark Quenneville:

 14i. Derrick Quenneville, born ca. 1998.1
 15ii. Amy Quenneville, born ca. 2000.1

10. Pamela J. Vann4 (Kevin,3 Jean,2 Mabel1), born 11 November 1977.1 Pamela married Josh Soderbaum1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Pamela J. Vann and Josh Soderbaum:

 16i. Madison Soderbaum, born ca. 1998.1
 17ii. Griffin Soderbaum, born ca. 2000.1
 18iii. Nolan Soderbaum, born ca. 2002.1

11. Melissa C. Vann4 (Kevin,3 Jean,2 Mabel1), born 24 November 1978.1 Melissa married William J. Provost1 (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of Melissa C. Vann and William J. Provost:

 19i. Kalya Provost, born ca. 2000.1

  1. Email from Michael Vann to Lee Gazlay, 6 February 2015, providing vital details of Bruce Morrison Vann (born Dobbs) and his descendants.