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Family HistoryFamily History - Nellie Dora Burdick


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 Nellie Dora Burdick and 36 of her descendants down to the fifth generation.


First Generation
1. Nellie Dora Burdick,1 born 20 December 1886 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Walter Elsworth Burdick and Fannie E. Griswold;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 23 January 1936 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut.2 Nellie married, first, 8 March 1907 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Leon Morton Weaver4, 12 (born 20 March 1889 in Noank, New London County, Connecticut, the son of James O. Weaver and Adelia Chipman;8, 9, 10 Leon died 22 July 1926 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut11). Their marriage ended in divorce on 23 May 1914.13 Nellie married, second, 26 May 1914 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Henry Everett Sisson19 (born 8 October 1869 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Albert B. Sisson and Amelia Dunbar;4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Henry died 8 June 1946 in New London County, Connecticut14). Nellie is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.2 Henry is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.14

Children of Nellie Dora Burdick and Leon Morton Weaver:

+2i. Morton Ellis Weaver, born 25 October 1907 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; died 9 July 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mildred Benjamin.
+3ii. Hayward Leon Sisson (born Weaver), born ca. 1908 in Connecticut; died 30 October 1941 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Josephine M. Misarsky (née Sacilowski) .
+4iii. Mabel Helen Sisson (born Weaver), born 8 December 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 25 May 2008 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Married Roy Robert Sisson.
+5iv. Kenneth C. Sisson (born Weaver), born 11 February 1913 in Connecticut; died 7 May 1965 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Almy Eliza Henshaw.

Children of Nellie Dora Weaver (née Burdick) and Henry Everett Sisson:

+6i. Frank Henry Sisson, born 17 June 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 22 August 2009 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mildred F. Knox.
+7ii. Annabelle E. Sisson, born 17 November 1921 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 16 December 2016 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California. Married Harry William ‘Bill’ Highhouse.
+8iii. Jessie Myrtle Sisson, born 11 March 1925 in Connecticut; died 17 February 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Salvatore Samuel Palmisano.
+9iv. Blanche M. ‘Snookie’ Sisson, born 15 March 1928 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 29 May 1986 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married George W. ‘Sharkey’ Silva.

  1. Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, Nellie Dora Burdick, born: 20 December 1886 in Groton, New London [County], Connecticut; father: Walter Burdick; mother: Fannie.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Dora Burdick Sisson, born: 20 December 1886 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; died: 23 January 1936 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which indicates names of parents, first and last [second] spouses, and links to her (second) husband and two children.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Enumeration District 449, Sheet No. 23A, family of Walter Burdick (30, Connecticut, Sept. 1869, lobster fisherman); wife of 19 years Fannie E. Burdick (37, Connecticut, Jan. 1863, 6 children, 6 living); son Walter E. Burdick (18, Connecticut, Sept. 1881, day laborer); daughter Sadie D. Burdick (16, Connecticut, Dec. 1883); daughter Nellie D. Burdick (13, Connecticut, Nov. 1886); son James H. Burdick (9, Connecticut, Aug. 1890); daughter Etta M. Burdick (7, Connecticut, May 1893); son Thomas E. Burdick (4, Connecticut, Aug. 1895).
  4. 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).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 303, Sheet No. 13B, family of Henry A. Sisson (47, Connecticut, farm laborer); wife Dora Sisson (31, Connecticut); son Hayward Sisson (9, Connecticut); Mabel Sisson (7, Connecticut); son Keeney Sisson (3 3/12, Connecticut); Frank Sisson (2 6/12, Connecticut).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheets No. 14B and 15A, family of Henry E. Sisson (60, Connecticut, first married age 21); wife Dora N. Sisson (44, Connecticut, first married age 20); son Kenneth E. Sisson (17, Connecticut, fish cutter, fisheries); son Frank H. Sisson (13, Connecticut); daughter Annabelle E. Sisson (8, Connecticut); daughter Jessie M. Sisson (5, Connecticut); daughter Blanche M. Sisson (2 0/12, Connecticut).
  7. History of the Descendants of Peter Spicer, compiled by Mrs. Susan Spicer Meech and Miss Susan Billing Meech, 1911: Stanhope Press, F. H. Gilson Co., Boston, Mass. Available at google.books.com. Pages 159-160, in the family of James Spicer (1779-1867) and his wife Francis Averill: a great-grandchild, Fannie E. Griswold (daughter of Samuel Griswold and Frances Mary Louise Averill), married Walter Burdick. The text provides the names and birth dates for their eldest six Burdick children (Walter, 21 Sep. 1883; Saidee, 11 Dec. 1885; Dora, 25 Nov. 1888; J. Herbert, 16 Aug. 1890; Etta M., 13 May 1893; and Eugene, 7 Aug. 1895). Some birth dates in this book vary from other sources.
  8. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Leon Morton Weaver, serial number: 90; born: 20 March 1889 in Noank, Conn.; laborer, Palmer ship yard, Noank; dependents: wife, child, and mother.
  9. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, License and Certificate, Town of Stonington, Leon M. Weaver, age 25, born in Groton, Noank, Conn.; fisherman; divorced, 2nd marriage; father: James O. Weaver; mother: Adelia Chipman; and Mabel Knight, age 22, born in Providence, R.I.; single, 1st marriage; father: Nathan Knight; mother: Elizabeth Cameron; married on 11 July 1914 in the Town of Stonington.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Noank, Enumeration District 247, Sheet No. 10B, family of Leon M. Weaver (30, Connecticut, patrolman, town); wife Mabel K. Weaver (20, Rhode Island); son Sterrie L. Weaver (5, Connecticut); son Charles N. Weaver (11/12, Connecticut); mother Adelia C. Weaver (73, Connecticut, widow).
  11. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Leon Weaver, died: 22 July 1926 in Groton, Connecticut.
  12. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Leon Weaver and Dora Burdick, married on 8 March 1907 in Groton, Connecticut.
  13. Divorce Filing, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, 31 January 1914, Leon M. Weaver, brought suit for divorce against his wife Nellie Dora (maiden name Burdick). They were married on 8 March 1907. In an article in the same newspaper, 23 May 1914, the divorce was secured.
  14. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Henry Everett Sisson, born: 8 Oct 1867 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; died: 8 June 1946 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which cites “DC” as the source of the birth date; record also provides the names of his parents, spouse, two children, and one sibling). Gravestone indicates: Sisson / Dora 1886-1936 / Henry 1869-1946 / Frank 1917-2009.
  15. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Page 7, family of Albert B. Sisson (38, Connecticut, house carpenter); Amelia Sisson (29, Connecticut); Julia A. Sisson (12, Connecticut); son George R. Sisson (9, Connecticut); Wm. H. Sisson [believed to be Henry E. Sisson] (2, Connecticut).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, Enumeration District 102, Page No. 12D, family of Albert Sisson (50, Connecticut, laborer); wife Amelia Sisson (42, Connecticut); daughter Julia Sisson (22, Connecticut); son George R. Sisson (19, Connecticut, work on farm); son Henry E. Sisson (11, Connecticut); daughter Amelia Sisson (6, Connecticut); son Albert Sisson (10/12, Connecticut).
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 491, Sheet No. 19B, family of Henry Sisson (25, Connecticut, Aug. 1874, day laborer); wife of 3 years Dora Sisson (25, Connecticut, Sept. 1874, no children).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-36, Sheet No. 12B, family of Henry Sisson (69, Connecticut, widow); daughter Jessie Sisson (14, Connecticut); daughter Blanche Sisson (12, Connecticut).
  19. Marriage Announcement, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut 29 May 1914, Henry Sisson and Mrs. Dora B. Weaver, married on 26 May 1914 in Groton, Connecticut.
Second Generation
2. Morton Ellis Weaver2 (Nellie1), born 25 October 1907 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5 died 9 July 1971 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Morton married, 7 March 1927 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Mildred Benjamin1, 7 (born 27 January 1912 in New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of James H. Benjamin and Emily Sarah Park;4, 5, 6 Mildred died 16 July 1966 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut6). Morton and Mildred are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 6

Children of Morton Ellis Weaver and Mildred Benjamin:

 10i. Donald Ellis Weaver, born 29 May 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;4, 5, 8 died 10 July 1988 in Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.8 Donald is buried in Grove Street Cemetery, Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut.8
+11ii. 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.
+12iii. 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.

3. Hayward Leon Sisson (born Weaver)2 (Nellie1), born ca. 1908 in Connecticut;2, 9, 10, 11, 12 died 30 October 1941 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.9 Hayward married, 24 November 1930 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Josephine M. Misarsky (née Sacilowski) 12, 15 (born ca. 1908 in Connecticut, the daughter of Walter Sacilowski and Mary _____;12, 13, 14 Josephine died 22 April 1997 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut13). Hayward is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.9

Child of Hayward Leon Sisson (born Weaver) and Josephine M. Misarsky (née Sacilowski) :

+13i. Alfred Joseph Sisson, born 28 September 1931 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died 22 August 2003 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut. Married (1) Irene Bartnicki (née Rajewski) Married (2) Ellinor Lee Caouette (née Scully) .

4. Mabel Helen Sisson (born Weaver)2 (Nellie1), born 8 December 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;10, 16, 17, 18 died 25 May 2008 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.16 Mabel married, 14 February 1931 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Roy Robert Sisson18, 22 (born 1 September 1907 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the son of George Robert Sisson and Bessie Louise Congdon;17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Roy died 28 April 1967 in New London, New London County, Connecticut19). Mabel and Roy are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.16, 19

Children of Mabel Helen Sisson (born Weaver) and Roy Robert Sisson:

 14i. Ruth H. Sisson, born ca. 1934 in Connecticut.18
+15ii. Jacqueline Rae Sisson, born 8 May 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 31 August 1979 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr..

5. Kenneth C. Sisson (born Weaver)2 (Nellie1), born 11 February 1913 in Connecticut;10, 23, 24 died 7 May 1965 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.23 Kenneth married Almy Eliza Henshaw (born 20 January 1920 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, parents not determined;25 Almy died 11 December 1998 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona25). Kenneth and Almy are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.23, 25

Child of Kenneth C. Sisson (born Weaver) and Almy Eliza Henshaw:

+16i. Kenneth C. Sisson, Jr., born 21 March 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 29 August 2013 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut. Married Susan Jirsa.

6. Frank Henry Sisson2 (Nellie1), born 17 June 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;10, 24, 26, 27, 28 died 22 August 2009 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.26, 28 Frank married, 24 June 1939 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Mildred F. Knox30 (born 17 April 1920 in Groveland, Essex County, Massachusetts, parents not determined;27, 29 Mildred died 14 October 2018 in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida29). Frank is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.26

Children of Frank Henry Sisson and Mildred F. Knox:

 17i. Trudie Sisson.
 18ii. Loretta F. Sisson, born 26 August 1941.31
 19iii. Gail Sisson.

7. Annabelle E. Sisson2 (Nellie1), born 17 November 1921 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;24, 32, 33, 34 died 16 December 2016 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California.32, 34 Annabelle married Harry William ‘Bill’ Highhouse32 (born 28 June 1920, the son of Nicholas Highhouse and Nellie Hoekzema;35 Bill died 21 January 201235). Annabelle and Bill are buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.32, 35

Children of Annabelle E. Sisson and Harry William ‘Bill’ Highhouse:

 20i. Michael Highhouse.
 21ii. Patsy Highhouse.
 22iii. Yolanda Highhouse.
 23iv. Jeanne Highhouse.
 24v. Duane Highhouse.

8. Jessie Myrtle Sisson2 (Nellie1), born 11 March 1925 in Connecticut;24, 31, 36 died 17 February 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.37, 38 Jessie married, 19 June 1948 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Salvatore Samuel Palmisano40, 41 (born 15 February 1922 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano and Antonina Lazzara;39, 40 Salvatore died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut40). Jessie and Salvatore are buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut., 40

Sam, as he was known, was a graduate of Chapman Technical School. He served in Guadalcanal during World War II. Sam worked at Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut, for over 40 years. He was a pipefitter and worked in the nuclear pipe inspection department. He worked on the first nuclear submarine, the Nautilus.40


Children of Jessie Myrtle Sisson and Salvatore Samuel Palmisano:

+25i. Peter Henry Palmisano, born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Peggy Jean Krupowski.
+26ii. Pia Cecilia Palmisano, born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr..

9. Blanche M. ‘Snookie’ Sisson2 (Nellie1), born 15 March 1928 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;24, 36, 42 died 29 May 1986 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.42 Snookie married, 5 April 1947 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, George W. ‘Sharkey’ Silva44 (born 22 February 1924 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Manuel Silva and Clementina Taschea;43 Sharkey died 7 September 1993 in New London, New London County, Connecticut43). Snookie and Sharkey are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.42, 43

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. 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).
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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).
  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).
  9. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Hayward Sisson, born: 1908; died: 30 October 1941 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his father [actually, step father] and mother). Gravestone: Hayward Sisson / 1908-1941.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 303, Sheet No. 13B, family of Henry A. Sisson (47, Connecticut, farm laborer); wife Dora Sisson (31, Connecticut); son Hayward Sisson (9, Connecticut); Mabel Sisson (7, Connecticut); son Keeney Sisson (3 3/12, Connecticut); Frank Sisson (2 6/12, Connecticut).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 6-37, Sheet No. 21A, employee Haywood Sisson (21, Connecticut, chauffeur) [one of many employees enumerated at the Home Memorial Hospital, now Lawrence & Memorial Hospital].
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Palmertown, Enumeration District 6-34, Sheet No. 8A, family of Hayward Sisson (48, Connecticut, salesman, meat company); wife Josephine Sisson (47, Connecticut) [both of their ages as shown are believed to high by 15-17 years compared to other records].
  13. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Josephine M. Sisson, died: 22 April 1997 in Norwich, New London [County], Connecticut; age 89; widowed; father’s surname: Sacilowski; spouse’s name: Haywa [i.e., Hayward].
  14. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Norwich, Enumeration District 6-51, Sheet No. 12B, family of Walter Sacilowska (60, Poland, first married age 46); wife Mary Sacilowska (50, Poland, first married age 36); daughter Victoria Sacilowska (23, Connecticut); daughter Josephine Sacilowska (22, Connecticut, widow); son Walter Sacilowska (20, Connecticut); son Stanley Sacilowska (18, Connecticut); son Joseph Sacilowska (17, Connecticut); daughter Wanda Sacilowska (12, Connecticut).
  15. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Haywood [sic] Sisson and Josephine Misarsky, married on 24 November 1930 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Helen Mabel Burdick Sisson, born: 8 December 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 25 May 2008 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband). This record shows her maiden name as Burdick which is incorrect. She is the daughter of Nellie Dora Burdick and her first husband Leon Morton Weaver. She was apparently adopted by Nellie’s second husband, Henry Sisson.
  17. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 675, Sheet No. 1A, family of George B. Sisson (69, Connecticut, widow, laborer, odd jobs); son Roy E. Sisson (22, Connecticut, laborer, odd jobs); son Ralph W. Sisson (16, Connecticut); niece Mabel Sisson (18, Connecticut, housekeeper, private family).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 6-4, Sheet No. 2A, family of Roy R. Sisson (32, Connecticut, road worker, road construction); wife Mabel H. Sisson (28, Connecticut); daughter Ruth H. Sisson (6, Connecticut).
  19. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Roy Robert Sisson, born: 1 September 1907 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 28 April 1967 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his parents and one sibling).
  20. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 551, Sheet No. 23A, family of George R. Sisson (47, Connecticut, farm laborer, working out); wife of 12 years Bessie L. Sisson (27, Connecticut, 3 children, 3 living); son Arthur E. Sisson (10, Connecticut); Earl E. Sisson (5, Connecticut); Roy R. Sisson (2, Connecticut).
  21. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 304, Sheet No. 9B, family of George R. Sisson (61, Connecticut, laborer, common); wife Bessie L. Sisson (35, Connecticut); son Arthur E. Sisson (20, Connecticut, helper, brass shop); son Earl E. Sisson (15, Connecticut, helper, factory belt); son Roy R. Sisson (12, Connecticut); son Ralph W. Sisson (5, Connecticut).
  22. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Roy Sisson and Mabel Sisson, married on 14 February 1931 in Waterford, Connecticut.
  23. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Kenneth C. Sisson, born: 11 February 1913 in Connecticut; died: 7 May 1965 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the name and link for his spouse).
  24. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-21, Sheets No. 14B and 15A, family of Henry E. Sisson (60, Connecticut, first married age 21); wife Dora N. Sisson (44, Connecticut, first married age 20); son Kenneth E. Sisson (17, Connecticut, fish cutter, fisheries); son Frank H. Sisson (13, Connecticut); daughter Annabelle E. Sisson (8, Connecticut); daughter Jessie M. Sisson (5, Connecticut); daughter Blanche M. Sisson (2 0/12, Connecticut).
  25. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Almy Eliza Henshaw Sisson, born: 20 January 1920 in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died: 11 December 1998 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona (from record, which provides the names and links for her two spouses).
  26. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Frank H. Sisson, born: 17 June 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 22 August 2009 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his parents and one sibling). Gravestone: shared with his parents, Henry Everett Sisson (see his entry) and Dora Burdick Sisson.
  27. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 6-117, Sheet No. 14A, Frank Sisson [indexed as Sissou], 22, Connecticut, tractor driver, sea wall construction, lived in Montville in 1935; wife Mildred Sisson, 20, Massachusetts, lived in New London in 1935.
  28. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 26 August 2009, Frank H. Sisson, died: 22 August 2009 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, children, sister and spouse, and two nieces, one grandchild, and indicates he had nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
  29. Obituary, DignityMemorial.com, Mildred F. Christie, born: 17 April 1920; died: 14 October 2018. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her (second) husband, three children, and her mother.
  30. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Frank Sisson and Mildred Knox, married on 24 June 1939 in New London, Connecticut.
  31. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  32. Find a Grave (website). Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. Annabelle Sisson Highhouse, born: 17 November 1921 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 16 December 2016 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California (from record, which includes text probably from her obituary giving vital and biographical details and the names of her parents and husband; and the name and link for her husband).
  33. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Ledyard, E.D. 6-29, Sheet No. 61A, Dorothy Streeter, 28, Connecticut, social worker, State of Conn., resided in Waterford in 1935; son Robert Streeter, 4, Connecticut; housekeeper Annabelle Sisson, 18, Connecticut, housekeeper, private family, resided in Montville in 1935.
  34. Obituary, San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, California, 8 January 2017, Annabelle Highhouse, died: 16 December 2016; born: 17 November 1921 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her parents, husband, children, and indicates she had eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
  35. Find a Grave (website). Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California. Harry William Highhouse, born: 28 June 1920; died: 21 January 2012 (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, sibling, and wife).
  36. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Montville, Enumeration District 6-36, Sheet No. 12B, family of Henry Sisson (69, Connecticut, widow); daughter Jessie Sisson (14, Connecticut); daughter Blanche Sisson (12, Connecticut).
  37. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Jessie Palmisano, no. 040-22-9703
  38. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Jessie M. Palmisano, died: 17 February 2001 in New London, Connecticut; age 75; father’s surname: Sisson; spouse’s name: Salva[tore].
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, Enumeration District 6-33, Sheet 12B, family of Peter Pamiscino [a misspelling of Palmisano] (31, Pennsylvania, 23 at first marriage), wife Anna (28, Italy, 20 at first marriage), son Samuel (7, Connecticut), daughter Georgina (5, Connecticut), and son Joseph (8/12, Connecticut). It is not known why Angelina, born in 1927, is not shown with the family in this census.
  40. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Salvatore Samuel Palmisano, 12 February 2011, died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut.
  41. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Salvatore Palmisano and Jessie Sisson, married on 19 June 1948 in Montville, Connecticut.
  42. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Blanche M. “Snookie” Sisson Silva, born: 15 March 1928 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died: 29 May 1986 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings, and spouse).
  43. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, George W. “Sharkey” Silva, born: 22 February 1924 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 7 September 1993 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and spouse).
  44. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ George Silva and Blanche Sisson, married on 5 April 1947 in Waterford, Connecticut.
Third Generation
11. Marie Ellen Weaver3 (Morton,2 Nellie1), 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:

 27i. William Donald ‘Billy’ Stockwell.
 28ii. Robert Ward Stockwell, born 1960;4 died 1978.4 Robert is buried in Mount Juliet Memorial Gardens, Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee.4

12. Lois Ann Weaver3 (Morton,2 Nellie1), 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

13. Alfred Joseph Sisson3 (Hayward,2 Nellie1), born 28 September 1931 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;8, 9 died 22 August 2003 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut.8, 9 Alfred married, first, 4 September 1964 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, Irene Bartnicki (née Rajewski) 10, 12 (born 6 September 1933, parents not determined10, 11). Their marriage ended in divorce in 1983 in Connecticut.13 Alfred married, second, 28 November 1992 in Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut, Ellinor Lee Caouette (née Scully) 14 (born 15 February 1935, parents not determined11, 14). Alfred is buried in Columbia Burying Grounds, Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut.8

Child of Alfred Joseph Sisson and Irene Bartnicki (née Rajewski) :

+29i. Gail L. Sisson, born 9 September 1965; died 12 May 2015 in New Haven, Connecticut. Married Edward Wiberg, Jr..

15. Jacqueline Rae Sisson3 (Mabel,2 Nellie1), born 8 May 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;15 died 31 August 1979 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.15 Jacqueline married, 7 September 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.15, 17 (born 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Sr. and Ruby Wood Miller;16 Lawrence died 1 June 202016). Jacqueline and Lawrence are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.15, 16

16. Kenneth C. Sisson, Jr.3 (Kenneth,2 Nellie1), born 21 March 1956 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;18 died 29 August 2013 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.18 Kenneth married, ca. 1994, Susan Jirsa18 (born ____, parents not determined).

25. Peter Henry Palmisano3 (Jessie,2 Nellie1), born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Peter married, 28 September 1974 in Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Peggy Jean Krupowski (born 18 April 1952 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Alexander Anthony Krupowski and Jean Victoria Tefft). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2002 in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia.

Children of Peter Henry Palmisano and Peggy Jean Krupowski:

+30i. Paul Christopher Palmisano, born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Kathleen Evelyn Jakob Married (2) Amy Lynn Wooldridge.
 31ii. Laura Marie Palmisano, born 28 May 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

26. Pia Cecilia Palmisano3 (Jessie,2 Nellie1), born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin.11, 19 Pia married, 31 March 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.19 (born 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Sr. and Ruby Wood Miller;16 Lawrence died 1 June 202016). Lawrence is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.16

Child of Pia Cecilia Palmisano and Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.:

 32i. Ethan Leigh Merriman, born 21 August 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.11

  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).
  8. Find a Grave (website). Columbia Burying Grounds, Columbia, Tolland County, Connecticut, Alfred J. Sisson, born: 28 September 1931; died: 22 August 2003 (from record). Gravestone #1: Alfred Joseph Sisson / MC US Air Force / Korea / Sep 28, 1931 Aug 22, 2003. Gravestone #2: Sisson / Gentle Giant / Alfred J. Sisson / 9 28 1931 / 8 22 2003 / Wife and Mother / E. Lee Scully / 2 15 1935.
  9. Obituary, Hartford Courant, Hartford, Connecticut, 24 August 2003, Alfred J. Sisson, died: 22 August 2003 in Willimantic, Windham County, Connecticut. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, wife, step children, daughter, and grandchildren.
  10. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Alfred J. Sisson, age 32, and Irene Bartniki, age 30, married in 1964 in Norwich, New London [County], Connecticut.
  11. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  12. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Alfre[d] Sisson and Irene Bartnicki, married on 4 September 1964 in Norwich, Connecticut.
  13. Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968 - 1997. Available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org. Alfred J. Sisson, born 1931, and Irene, born 1933; divorced 1983 in Connecticut.
  14. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Alfred J. Sisson, age 61, and Ellinor L. Caouette, age 57; married on 28 November 1992 in Willington, Tolland [County], Connecticut.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jacqueline Rae Sisson Merriman, born: 8 May 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 31 August 1979 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of her parents, Roy and Helen Weaver Sisson, and her husband, Lawrence R. Merriman, Jr., and their marriage date.
  16. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr., born: 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut; died: 1 June 2020 (from record, which provides a note naming his two wives; and the name and link for his first spouse).
  17. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Lawre[nce] Merriman and Jacqu[eline] Sisson, married on 7 September 1963 in New London, Connecticut.
  18. Obituary, legacy.com; Kenneth C. Sisson, died: 29 August 2013 in Waterford, Connecticut. Born: 21 March 1956 in New London. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, spouse, two step-children, eight sisters, and one brother.
  19. Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Groom: Lawrence R. Merriman, Jr., age 39. Bride: Pia Palmisano, age 32. Marriage Date: 31 Mar 1983. Marriage Place: New London, New London, Connecticut
Fourth and Fifth Generations
29. Gail L. Sisson4 (Alfred,3 Hayward,2 Nellie1), born 9 September 1965;1 died 12 May 2015 in New Haven, Connecticut.2 Gail married, ca. 1988, Edward Wiberg, Jr.2 (born ____, parents not determined).

Children of Gail L. Sisson and Edward Wiberg, Jr.:

 33i. Nicolas Wiberg.
 34ii. Joshua Wiberg.

30. Paul Christopher Palmisano4 (Peter,3 Jessie,2 Nellie1), born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Paul married, first, 10 June 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Kathleen Evelyn Jakob (born ____, parents not determined). Their marriage ended in divorce in 2006. Paul married, second, 7 July 2007 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Amy Lynn Wooldridge (born 23 February 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Richard John ‘Rich’ Wooldridge (born Hoyle), Sr. and Robin Marie Jeffers). Their marriage ended in divorce on 13 December 2016 in Windham County, Connecticut.3

Child of Amy Lynn Wooldridge, adopted by Paul Christopher Palmisano:

 35i. Megan Lynn Palmisano (born Nelson), born 24 October 2001.

Children of Paul Christopher Palmisano and Amy Lynn Wooldridge:

 36ii. Alex Peter Palmisano, born xxxx.
 37iii. Samuel Clayton Palmisano, born xxxx.

  1. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  2. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 21 May 2015, Gail Wiberg, died: 12 May 2015 in New Haven, Connecticut; the article provides brief biographical details and the names of her husband and children.
  3. Information provided from personal knowledge by Paul Palmisano.