Gazlay Family History
 

Family HistoryFamily History - Elizabeth _____


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 Elizabeth _____ and 52 of her descendants down to the seventh generation.


First Generation
1. Elizabeth _____,1 born ca. 1800 in Rhode Island (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4 died 14 March 1879.1 Elizabeth married Barnabas Sisson (born ca. 1792 in Rhode Island, parents not determined;2, 3, 5 Barnabas died 22 December 18665). Elizabeth and Barnabas are buried in Great Plain Cemetery, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.1, 5

Children of Elizabeth _____ and Barnabas Sisson:

 2i. Julia A. Sisson, born ca. 1820 in Connecticut.2, 3
 3ii. Lydia Sisson, born 1828 in Connecticut.2, 3
+4iii. Albert B. Sisson, born ca. 1830 in Connecticut; died 25 September 1903 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. Married Amelia Dunbar.
 5iv. Harriet Sisson, born ca. 1834 in Connecticut.2, 3, 4

  1. Find a Grave (website). Great Plain Cemetery, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, Elizbeth Sisson, died: 14 March 1879 (from record). Gravestone: Elizabeth Sisson / wife of / Barnabas Sisson / died / March 14, 1879 / Aged 78 years.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Image 47 of 48 Page 323, family of Barnabas Sisson (58, RI, farmer); Elizabeth Sisson (50, RI); Julia A. Sisson (29, Ct); Lydia Sisson (22); Albert Sisson (20, laborer); Harriet (16).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Page 36, Barny Sisson, 67, RI, farmer; Elizabeth Sisson, 60, RI; Julia A. Sisson, 34, RI; Lydia M. Greene, 32, Conn.; Mulisa Greene, 4, Conn.; Alice Greene, 1, Conn.; Harriet Sisson, 23, Conn.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Page No. 28, Betsey Sisson, 70, Rhode Island; Harriet L. Sisson, 30, Connecticut.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Great Plain Cemetery, North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, Barnabas Sisson, died: 22 December 1866 (from record). Gravestone: Barnabas Sisson / died / Dec. 22, 1866 / aged 74 years.
Second Generation
4. Albert B. Sisson2 (Elizabeth1), born ca. 1830 in Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 25 September 1903 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.1 Albert married, ca. 1856, Amelia Dunbar5, 6 (born ca. 1837 in Connecticut, the daughter of James Dunbar and Mary Beebe;3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Amelia died 2 October 1917 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut7, 9). Albert and Amelia are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 7

Children of Albert B. Sisson and Amelia Dunbar:

+6i. Julia A. Sisson, born ca. 1857 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; died 15 December 1935 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut. Married Charles A. Perkins.
+7ii. George Robert Sisson, born 1 November 1861 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; died 16 August 1941 in Fitchville, New London County, Connecticut. Married Bessie Louise Congdon.
+8iii. Henry Everett Sisson, born 8 October 1869 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; died 8 June 1946 in New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Dora _____ Married (2) Nellie Dora Weaver (née Burdick) .
+9iv. Amelia M. ‘Amy’ Sisson, born 5 March 1874 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; died 15 February 1948 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. Married Herbert Getchell.
+10v. Herbert D. Sisson, born 4 August 1879 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut; died 1934 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut. Married Ella B. Stover.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Albert B. Sisson, born: 1828; died: 25 September 1903 in East Lyme, New London, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his wife and two children). Gravestone: Sisson / Albert / 1828-1903 / Amelia / 1837-1917.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Image 47 of 48 Page 323, family of Barnabas Sisson (58, RI, farmer); Elizabeth Sisson (50, RI); Julia A. Sisson (29, Ct); Lydia Sisson (22); Albert Sisson (20, laborer); Harriet (16).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Page 39, family of Albert Sisson (28, Conn., laborer); Ramelia D. Sisson [sic, Amelia] (20, Conn.); Julia A. Sisson (2, Conn.).
  4. 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).
  5. 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).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 445, Sheet No. 14B, family of Albert E. Sisson, 65, Connecticut, July 1834, day laborer; wife of 44 years Amelia Sisson, 56, Connecticut, Dec. 1843 [sic, their years of marriage is probably correct, but her age and supposed birth month/year state here are probably incorrect, otherwise she would have been 13 years old when she married; other records place her birth year around 1837], 6 children, 5 living; son Betie D. Sisson [i.e., Herbert], 20, Connecticut, Aug. 1879, day laborer. Living next door is their married daughter Amelia (Amy): Herbert Getchel, 25, Connecticut, Oct. 1874, day laborer; wife of one year Amy M. Getchel, 25, Connecticut, Mar. 1875, no children.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Amelia Dunbar Sisson, born: 1837; died: 2 October 1917 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the name of her spouse and two children). Gravestone: shared with her husband, Albert B. Sisson (see his entry).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, E.D. 506, Sheet No. 20B, Herbert Getchell, 36, Maine, laborer, phosphate factory; wife of 10 years Amy Getchell, 35, Connecticut, 1 child, 1 living; son Russell N. Getchell, 7, Connecticut; mother-in-law Amelia Sisson, 68, Connecticut, widowed, 6 children, 5 living.
  9. Obituary, The Norwich Bulletin, 4 October 1917, Mrs. Albert B. Sisson (Romelia Dunbar), died 1 October 1917 in Waterford, Connecticut. The article provides the names of her five children, one granddaughter, one great-grandson, and indicates she also had five grandsons.
Third Generation
6. Julia A. Sisson3 (Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born ca. 1857 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 died 15 December 1935 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut.1, 9 Julia married, 10 September 1884 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, Charles A. Perkins5, 12, 13 (born 25 October 1863 in Bozrah, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Samuel Perkins and Philura Miner;5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 Charles died 194110). Julia and Charles are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.10, 1

Charles A. Perkins, of Lebanon, was born at Bozrah October 25, 1863, and is the son of Samuel and Philura (Miner) Perkins. He received his education in the public schools. On September 10, 1884, he married Julia Sisson daughter of Albert and Amelia (Dunbar) Sisson and they have had two children: Frank C., born November 22, 1888 and Fannie C., born February 12, 1891. Mr. Perkins is a successful farmer and is also engaged in carpentry. He is a Republican and has been Tax Collector four years. He is also Trustee of the First Congregational Church at Lebanon and has been superintendent of the Sunday School several years. Mr. Perkins is Ex-Councillor of William Williams Council, O. U. A. M., No. 72; a member of the A. O. U. W., and Fraternal Helpers. His upright and genial qualities gained for him many true friends at the Capitol.12

Another longer biography provides more extensive details of Charles and his family:14

Charles A. Perkins was born Oct. 25, 1863, in Bozrah, Conn., and attended the district school and Bacon academy until he was about fifteen years of age. At that time he lost his father, and was obliged to remain at home to manage the farm, as the older boys had all branched out for themselves. Although still a boy he was capable of doing as much work as any man. For four years he worked very hard upon the farm, and then his mother disposed of the property, and the young man began working for the Yantic Paper Company as fireman, and later for several years he was an engineer, remaining in the employ of that company for almost nine years, or until 1885. At that time, on account of poor health, he gave up his position. He had been allowed to work over time for extra pay, and some weeks he managed to do ten and one-half days’ work, beginning his tasks long before daylight. His strength, however, was not equal to the strain he put upon it, and he was forced to try outdoor labor. Renting a farm in Lebanon, he resided there for a year, and then removed to another farm, which he made his home for four years, at the end of that time, beginning work at the carpenter’s trade. Being of a mechanical turn, as were his brothers and sisters, it was very easy for him to learn the details of the trade, and he was soon working for Mr. William Taylor. In 1897, with his savings, he purchased his present farm, known as the “Ira Tucker place,” a tract of fifty acres, upon which he has made many improvements, and where he is engaged in farming and dairying, although he still works at his trade of carpenter, hiring a good deal of his farm work.

On Sept. 10, 1884, Mr. Perkins was happily married to Julia A. Sisson, of Groton, daughter of Albert B. and Amelia (Dunbar) Sisson. Amelia Dunbar was a sister of William Dunbar, who was lost on the ill-fated “Genetta” in Arctic waters. Another brother, Gurdon, also a seafaring man, spent three years with a companion on a lonely island, where they were wrecked. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Perkins are: Frank Charles, born Nov. 22, 1888; Fannie Clara, born Feb. 12, 1891. In politics Mr. Perkins is a Republican, and has served on the board of relief, and has been repeatedly chosen constable, but has never qualified. In 1900 he was elected tax collector. Fraternally he was a prominent and active member of William Williams Council No. 72, Order United American Mechanics, passing all the chairs, and in 1898 he was chosen to represent the organization at the state council held at Milford. Both he and his estimable wife are consistent members of the Congregational Church, and he is now assistant superintendent of the Sunday School. Mr. Perkins is a self-made man, and by his industry, energy and ability has risen in the world and firmly established himself in the respect and confidence of all who know him.


Children of Julia A. Sisson and Charles A. Perkins:

+11i. Frank Charles Perkins, born 22 November 1888 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 June 1941 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut. Married Minnie Morgan Kingsley.
 12ii. Fannie Clara Perkins, born 12 February 1891 in Connecticut;5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15 died 25 October 1969 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut.15, 16 Fannie is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.15

7. George Robert Sisson3 (Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 1 November 1861 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut;3, 4, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 died 16 August 1941 in Fitchville, New London County, Connecticut.17 George married, 21 March 1898 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Bessie Louise Congdon18, 24 (born 19 February 1884 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of John Bishop Congdon and Frances A. White;18, 19, 20, 23 Bessie died 7 September 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut23). George and Bessie are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.17, 23

Children of George Robert Sisson and Bessie Louise Congdon:

+13i. Arthur Edward Sisson, Sr., born 1 May 1899 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 30 September 1962 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut. Married Myrtle Irene Daniels.
+14ii. Earl E. Sisson, born 3 November 1904 in Connecticut; died 16 February 1976 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Sylvia L. Stewart.
+15iii. Roy Robert Sisson, born 1 September 1907 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 28 April 1967 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mabel Helen Sisson (born Weaver).
+16iv. Ralph Wilson Sisson, born 16 April 1914 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died 20 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut. Married Emily Briggs.

8. Henry Everett Sisson3 (Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 8 October 1869 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut;3, 4, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 died 8 June 1946 in New London County, Connecticut.25 Henry married, first, ca. 1897, Dora _____26 (born September 1874 in Connecticut, parents not determined26). Their marriage ended in divorce in before 1910.27 Henry married, second, 26 May 1914 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, Nellie Dora Weaver (née Burdick) 35 (born 20 December 1886 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Walter Elsworth Burdick and Fannie E. Griswold;27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34 Nellie died 23 January 1936 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut32). Henry is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.25 Nellie is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.32

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

+17i. 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.
+18ii. 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.
+19iii. Jessie Myrtle Sisson, born 11 March 1925 in Connecticut; died 17 February 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Salvatore Samuel Palmisano.
+20iv. 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.

9. Amelia M. ‘Amy’ Sisson3 (Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 5 March 1874 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut;4, 36, 37, 38, 39 died 15 February 1948 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.40 Amy married, 28 December 1898 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, Herbert Getchell37, 42 (born October 1874 in Maine, parents not determined;37, 38, 39 Herbert died 27 August 1927 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut41).

Child adopted by Amelia M. ‘Amy’ Sisson and Herbert Getchell:

+21i. Russell H. Getchell, born ca. 1903 in New York. Married Grace F. Beach.

10. Herbert D. Sisson3 (Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 4 August 1879 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut;4, 37, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 died 1934 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut.44, 48 Herbert married, 1910, Ella B. Stover45 (born 16 April 1889 in Connecticut, the daughter of Charles E. Stover and Bertha _____;45, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52 Ella died 15 November 198549, 50). Herbert is buried in New Scotland Cemetery (South), Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut.44

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Julia A. Sisson Perkins, born: 1857; died: 1935 (from record). Gravestone: Perkins / Charles A. Perkins / 1863-1941 / Julia A. Sisson / 1857-1935.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Connecticut, New London County, North Stonington, Page 39, family of Albert Sisson (28, Conn., laborer); Ramelia D. Sisson [sic, Amelia] (20, Conn.); Julia A. Sisson (2, Conn.).
  3. 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).
  4. 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).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, Enumeration District 451, Sheet No. 7B, family of Charles A. Perkins (36, Conn., Oct. 1863, farmer); wife of 15 years Julia A. Perkins (36, Conn., Sep. 1863 [sic, actually born in 1857], 2 children, 2 living); son Frank C. Perkins (11, Conn., Nov. 1888); daughter Fannie C. Perkins (9, Conn., Feb. 1891).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 507, Sheet No. 5A, Charles A. Perkins, 47, Connecticut, farmer; wife of 25 years Julia A. Perkins, 47, Connecticut, 2 children, 2 living; son Frank C. Perkins, 21, Connecticut, laborer, home farm; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 19, Connecticut, cook, at home.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 250, Sheet No. 3A, Charles A. Perkins, 56, Connecticut, farmer, home farm; wife Julia A. Perkins, 56, Connecticut; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 28, Connecticut; border Emma F. Danielson, 62, Connecticut, widow, housekeeper, home.
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 6-16, Sheet No. 1B, Charles A. Perkins, 66, Connecticut, first married age 21, farmer, dairy farm; wife Julia A. Perkins, 66, Connecticut, first married age 21; son Frank C. Perkins, 41, Connecticut, divorced, first married age 22, carpenter, house; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 39, Connecticut, mother’s helper, house work.
  9. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Julia Perkins, died: 15 December 1935 in Lebanon, Connecticut.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Charles A. Perkins, born: 1863; died: 1941 (from record). Gravestone: shared with wife Julia A. Sisson Perkins (see her entry).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 6-26, Sheet No. 2B, Charles A. Perkins, 76, Connecticut, widowed, farmer, farm; son Frank C. Perkins, 50, Connecticut, divorced, laborer, farm; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 47, Connecticut.
  12. Legislative History and Souvenir of Connecticut, Vol. VII, 1907-1908, Putnam, Conn.: William Harrison Taylor, 1908. Page 236, photograph and biography of Charles A. Perkins.
  13. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, License and Certificate, Town of Groton, Charles A. Perkins, age 21, born in Bozrah, Ct., and Julia A. Sisson, age 20 [sic, actually around age 26], born in Stonington; married on 10 September 1884.
  14. Genealogical and Biographical Record of New London County, Connecticut. Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1905. Pages 366 and 367, biography of Charles A. Perkins, including extensive details of his family and of his parents and siblings.
  15. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Fannie C. Perkins, born: 1891; died: 1969 (from record, which provides the name and link for her brother Frank C. Perkins [incorrectly labeled as Spouse]). Fannie and Frank are both inscribed on the back of the gravestone for their parents, Charles A. and Julia A. Perkins.
  16. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Fannie Perkins, died: 25 October 1969 in Stonington, Connecticut.
  17. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, George Robert Sisson, born: 1 November 1860 in North Stonington, New London County, Connecticut; died: August 16, 1941 in Fitchville, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which indicates the source of the birth date is his obituary whereas the gravestone shows 1861; record also provides the names of his parents, spouse, two children, and one sibling). Gravestone: Sisson / George R. / 1861-1941 / Bessie 1884-1929.
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 491, Sheet No. 19A, family of George Sisson (38, Connecticut, Nov. 1861, day laborer); wife of 2 years Bessie Sisson (16, Connecticut, Feb. 1884, 1 child, 1 living); son Arthur Sisson (1, Connecticut, May 1899).
  19. 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).
  20. 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).
  21. 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).
  22. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah, Enumeration District 6-1, Sheet No. 10B, family of Arthur E. Sisson (41, Connecticut, drawing clerk, quilt mill); wife Myrtle J. Sisson (36, Connecticut); Arthur Sisson (17, Connecticut, mechanic, garage); daughter Myrtle Sisson (15, Connecticut); son George Sisson (3, Connecticut); daughter Elizabeth Sisson (2, Connecticut); father George Robt. Sisson (78, Connecticut, receives old age pension).
  23. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Bessie Louise Congdon Sisson, born: 19 February 1884 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut; died: 7 September 1929 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which indicates her death certificate has the wrong birth date, and one stated in the record is correct; record also provides the names of her parents, spouse, two children and several siblings. Gravestone is shared with her husband George Robert Sisson (see his entry).
  24. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ George Sisson and Bessie Congdon, married on 21 March 1898 in New London, Connecticut.
  25. 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.
  26. 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).
  27. 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).
  28. 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).
  29. 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).
  30. 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).
  31. Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, Nellie Dora Burdick, born: 20 December 1886 in Groton, New London [County], Connecticut; father: Walter Burdick; mother: Fannie.
  32. 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.
  33. 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).
  34. 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.
  35. Marriage Announcement, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut 29 May 1914, Henry Sisson and Mrs. Dora B. Weaver, married on 26 May 1914 in Groton, Connecticut.
  36. Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906, Amelia Sisson, born: 5 March 1874 in Groton, New London [County], Connecticut; father: Albert Sisson; mother: Amelia.
  37. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, Enumeration District 445, Sheet No. 14B, family of Albert E. Sisson, 65, Connecticut, July 1834, day laborer; wife of 44 years Amelia Sisson, 56, Connecticut, Dec. 1843 [sic, their years of marriage is probably correct, but her age and supposed birth month/year state here are probably incorrect, otherwise she would have been 13 years old when she married; other records place her birth year around 1837], 6 children, 5 living; son Betie D. Sisson [i.e., Herbert], 20, Connecticut, Aug. 1879, day laborer. Living next door is their married daughter Amelia (Amy): Herbert Getchel, 25, Connecticut, Oct. 1874, day laborer; wife of one year Amy M. Getchel, 25, Connecticut, Mar. 1875, no children.
  38. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, E.D. 506, Sheet No. 20B, Herbert Getchell, 36, Maine, laborer, phosphate factory; wife of 10 years Amy Getchell, 35, Connecticut, 1 child, 1 living; son Russell N. Getchell, 7, Connecticut; mother-in-law Amelia Sisson, 68, Connecticut, widowed, 6 children, 5 living.
  39. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 303, Sheet No. 5B, Herbert W. Getchel, 48, Maine, painter, automobile repair shop; wife Amy W. Getchel, 48, Connecticut; son Russell H. Getchel, 15, New York.
  40. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Amelia Getchell, died: 15 February 1948 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  41. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Herbert Getchell, died: 27 August 1927 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  42. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Herbert Getschell [sic, Getchell] and Amelia Sissau [sic, Sisson], married on 28 December 1898 in East Lyme, Connecticut.
  43. Connecticut Marriages 1640-1939, Record of Births in the Town of Groton, 1879, August 4th, Albert D. Sisson; father: Albert Sisson, born in Rhode Island, carpenter; mother: Amelia, born in Waterford, CT, sixth child.
  44. Find a Grave (website). New Scotland Cemetery (South), Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut, Herbert D. Sisson, born: 1880; died: 1934 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  45. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, Windham County, Scotland Town, E.D. 586, Sheet No. 1B, Herbert D. Sisson, 29, Connecticut, carpenter, jobbing; wife of 0/12 years [i.e., newlyweds], Ella B. Sisson, 20, Connecticut, no children, housekeeper.
  46. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, Windham County, Scotland Town, E.D. 347, Sheet No. 2B, Herbert D. Sisson, 39, Connecticut, mail carrier, U.S. Govt.; wife Ella B. Sisson, 30, Connecticut.
  47. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, Windham County, Scotland Town, E.D. 8-24, Sheet No. 2B, Herbert D. Sisson, 49, Connecticut, first married age 29, farm labor, farm; wife Ella B. Sisson, 39, Connecticut, first married age 20.
  48. Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934, available at FamilySearch.org. Herbert D. Sisson, died: 1934 in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut; father: Albert Sisson.
  49. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), Death Files, Ella B. Sisson, died: 15 November 1985; born: 16 April 1889; residence zip code: 10583 [corresponding to Scarsdale, New York].
  50. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Ella B. Sisson, born: 1889; died: 19 November 1985 in Windham, Connecticut [sic; Social Security records list her date of death as 15 November 1985]; widowed; spouse: Herbe[rt]; father: Stave.
  51. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, East Lyme, E.D. 445, Sheet No. 5A, Charles E. Stover, 40, Germany, August 1859, farming; wife of 16 years Bertha Stover, 41, Germany, January 1858, 5 children, 3 living; daughter Gertrude Stover, 15, Maryland, April 1885; daughter Ella Stover, 11, Connecticut, April 1889; son Alex Stover, 9, Connecticut, January 1891.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Windham County, Scotland, E.D. 8-34, Sheet No. 2B, Ella Sisson, 50, Connecticut, widowed, hired hand, poultry farm.
Fourth Generation
11. Frank Charles Perkins4 (Julia,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 22 November 1888 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 28 June 1941 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut.2, 8 Frank married, 12 October 1910 in Lebanon, New London County, Connecticut, Minnie Morgan Kingsley11 (born June 1889 in Connecticut, the daughter of Frank M. Kingsley and Mary J. Lyman9, 10). Frank is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.2

Children of Frank Charles Perkins and Minnie Morgan Kingsley:

 22i. Frank R. Perkins, born ca. 1911 in Connecticut.10
 23ii. Annie L. Perkins, born ca. 1919 in Connecticut.10

13. Arthur Edward Sisson, Sr.4 (George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 1 May 1899 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;12, 13, 14, 15, 16 died 30 September 1962 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.12 Arthur married Myrtle Irene Daniels16 (born 5 October 1904 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of James Daniels and Mary Louise Wilcox;16, 17 Myrtle died 27 July 1997 in New London, New London County, Connecticut17). Arthur and Myrtle are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.12, 17

Children of Arthur Edward Sisson, Sr. and Myrtle Irene Daniels:

+24i. Arthur Edward Sisson, Jr., born 27 July 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 8 September 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Mattie Louise Goss.
 25ii. Myrtle Sisson, born ca. 1925 in Connecticut.16
 26iii. George Sisson, born ca. 1937 in Connecticut.16
 27iv. Elizabeth Sisson, born ca. 1938 in Connecticut.16

14. Earl E. Sisson4 (George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 3 November 1904 in Connecticut;14, 15, 18, 19 died 16 February 1976 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.20 Earl married, 15 July 1927 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Sylvia L. Stewart18, 22 (born 19 May 1903 in New York, parents not determined;18, 19 Sylvia died 9 October 1976 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut21).

15. Roy Robert Sisson4 (George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 1 September 1907 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;14, 15, 23, 24, 25 died 28 April 1967 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.23 Roy married, 14 February 1931 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Mabel Helen Sisson (born Weaver)25, 28 (born 8 December 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Leon Morton Weaver and Nellie Dora Burdick;24, 25, 26, 27 Mabel died 25 May 2008 in Groton, New London County, Connecticut26). Roy and Mabel are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.23, 26

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

 28i. Ruth H. Sisson, born ca. 1934 in Connecticut.25
+29ii. 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..

16. Ralph Wilson Sisson4 (George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 16 April 1914 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;15, 19, 24, 29 died 20 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut.29 Ralph married, 24 June 1941 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Emily Briggs31 (born 10 March 1922 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Henry Briggs and Phoebe Brooks;30 Emily died 7 December 2002 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut30). Ralph and Emily are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.29, 30

Child of Ralph Wilson Sisson and Emily Briggs:

+30i. Gary Lee Sisson, born 19 September 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died 11 April 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Jean L. Crandall.

17. Frank Henry Sisson4 (Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 17 June 1917 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;27, 32, 33, 34, 35 died 22 August 2009 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.32, 35 Frank married, 24 June 1939 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Mildred F. Knox37 (born 17 April 1920 in Groveland, Essex County, Massachusetts, parents not determined;34, 36 Mildred died 14 October 2018 in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida36). Frank is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.32

Children of Frank Henry Sisson and Mildred F. Knox:

 31i. Trudie Sisson.
 32ii. Loretta F. Sisson, born 26 August 1941.38
 33iii. Gail Sisson.

18. Annabelle E. Sisson4 (Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 17 November 1921 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut;33, 39, 40, 41 died 16 December 2016 in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California.39, 41 Annabelle married Harry William ‘Bill’ Highhouse39 (born 28 June 1920, the son of Nicholas Highhouse and Nellie Hoekzema;42 Bill died 21 January 201242). Annabelle and Bill are buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California.39, 42

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

 34i. Michael Highhouse.
 35ii. Patsy Highhouse.
 36iii. Yolanda Highhouse.
 37iv. Jeanne Highhouse.
 38v. Duane Highhouse.

19. Jessie Myrtle Sisson4 (Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 11 March 1925 in Connecticut;33, 38, 43 died 17 February 2001 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.44, 45 Jessie married, 19 June 1948 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut, Salvatore Samuel Palmisano47, 48 (born 15 February 1922 in Stonington, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Pietro ‘Peter’ Palmisano and Antonina Lazzara;46, 47 Salvatore died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut47). Jessie and Salvatore are buried in St. Mary Cemetery, New London, New London County, Connecticut., 47

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.47


Children of Jessie Myrtle Sisson and Salvatore Samuel Palmisano:

+39i. Peter Henry Palmisano, born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Peggy Jean Krupowski.
+40ii. Pia Cecilia Palmisano, born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin. Married Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr..

20. Blanche M. ‘Snookie’ Sisson4 (Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 15 March 1928 in Montville, New London County, Connecticut;33, 43, 49 died 29 May 1986 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.49 Snookie married, 5 April 1947 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, George W. ‘Sharkey’ Silva51 (born 22 February 1924 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Manuel Silva and Clementina Taschea;50 Sharkey died 7 September 1993 in New London, New London County, Connecticut50). Snookie and Sharkey are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.49, 50

21. Russell H. Getchell4 (Amelia ‘Amy’,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born ca. 1903 in New York.52, 53, 54 Russell married Grace F. Beach (born ca. 1899 in Connecticut, parents not determined;54 Grace died 20 April 1975 in New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut55). Russell was adopted by Herbert Getchell and Amelia M. ‘Amy’ Sisson.

An article in the Norwich Bulletin indicates that Russell was adopted by Herbert Getchell and his wife, and that Russell was apparently abused.56

LEFT HOME, BOY CLAIMS, BECAUSE HE WAS BEATEN

“I stole it because I wanted to be arrested and be put somewhere so they can’t touch me.” This statement was made Saturday morning in the Groton town court by Russell H. Getchell, 14, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Getchell of Thames View, whose disappearance from home was reported Friday. Russell was arrested in Mystic on a charge of stealing from a store a clock valued at $3.75. The lad ran away from home Thursday, coming from the Quaker Hill school in New London, and, according to his testimony in court, walking to Mystic.

Peter Hammacker, proprietor of the store where the theft took place, had the boy arrested, and upon his presentation in court he was asked why he did the act. His reply was followed by testimony to the effect that his adopted parents had abused him severely, and that he could not stand it any longer. His parents denied this, but neighbors volunteered the information, following the hearing, that the boy had been abused, and had often showed cuts on his hands.

The court decided that probation officer Richard W. Mansfield was the best person to untangle the situation, and Russell was placed in his care for six months. Mr. Mansfield heard the stories of the boy and his foster parents and will send the boy to the Boy’s school in Cheshire.


Children of Russell H. Getchell and Grace F. Beach:

 41i. Rosemary E. Getchell, born 17 April 1937 in Connecticut.38, 54
 42ii. Allan R. Getchell, born 4 June 1939 in Connecticut.38, 54
 43iii. Kenneth M. Getchell, born 16 November 1941.38

  1. Draft Registration Card, World War I, Frank Charles Perkins, residing in Springfield, Agawam, Mass.; born: 22 November 1888 in Lebanon, Connecticut; occupation: machinist; married with wife and child.
  2. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Frank C. Perkins, born: 1888; died: 1941 (from record, which provides the name and link for his sister Fannie [incorrectly labeled as Spouse]. Frank and Fannie are inscribed on the back of the gravestone for their parents, Charles A. and Julia A. Perkins.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, Enumeration District 451, Sheet No. 7B, family of Charles A. Perkins (36, Conn., Oct. 1863, farmer); wife of 15 years Julia A. Perkins (36, Conn., Sep. 1863 [sic, actually born in 1857], 2 children, 2 living); son Frank C. Perkins (11, Conn., Nov. 1888); daughter Fannie C. Perkins (9, Conn., Feb. 1891).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 507, Sheet No. 5A, Charles A. Perkins, 47, Connecticut, farmer; wife of 25 years Julia A. Perkins, 47, Connecticut, 2 children, 2 living; son Frank C. Perkins, 21, Connecticut, laborer, home farm; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 19, Connecticut, cook, at home.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 6-16, Sheet No. 1B, Charles A. Perkins, 66, Connecticut, first married age 21, farmer, dairy farm; wife Julia A. Perkins, 66, Connecticut, first married age 21; son Frank C. Perkins, 41, Connecticut, divorced, first married age 22, carpenter, house; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 39, Connecticut, mother’s helper, house work.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 6-26, Sheet No. 2B, Charles A. Perkins, 76, Connecticut, widowed, farmer, farm; son Frank C. Perkins, 50, Connecticut, divorced, laborer, farm; daughter Fannie C. Perkins, 47, Connecticut.
  7. Legislative History and Souvenir of Connecticut, Vol. VII, 1907-1908, Putnam, Conn.: William Harrison Taylor, 1908. Page 236, photograph and biography of Charles A. Perkins.
  8. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Deaths, 1897-1969; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/death-records/. Frank Perkins, died: 28 June 1941 in Groton, Connecticut.
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 451, Sheet No. 5A, Frank M. Kingsley, 37, Connecticut, May 1863, farmer; wife of 15 years Mary J. Kingsley, 42, Connecticut, October 1857, 2 children, 2 living; daughter M. Tilley Kingsley, 14, Connecticut, March 1886; daughter Minnie M. Kingsley, 12, Connecticut, June 1889; m-in-law Harriet S. Lyman, 67, New York, September 1832, widowed, 1 child, 1 living.
  10. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Lebanon, E.D. 6-17, Sheet No. 8A, Minnie M. Perkins, 42, Connecticut, divorced; son Frank R. Perkins, 19, Connecticut, laborer, odd jobs; daughter Annie L. Perkins, 11, Connecticut.
  11. Wedding Announcement, Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, 15-16 October 1910, Miss Minnie Morgan Kingsley and Mr. Frank Charles Perkins, married on 12 October 1910 in Lebanon, Connecticut. The article provides the names of their parents, Frank M. Kingsley and Mary J. Lyman, and Charles A. Perkins and Julia A. Sessions [sic, Sisson] and provides brief wedding details.
  12. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Arthur Edward Sisson, Sr., born: 1 May 1899 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 30 September 1962 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, two siblings, spouse, and one child).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, Enumeration District 491, Sheet No. 19A, family of George Sisson (38, Connecticut, Nov. 1861, day laborer); wife of 2 years Bessie Sisson (16, Connecticut, Feb. 1884, 1 child, 1 living); son Arthur Sisson (1, Connecticut, May 1899).
  14. 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).
  15. 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).
  16. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah, Enumeration District 6-1, Sheet No. 10B, family of Arthur E. Sisson (41, Connecticut, drawing clerk, quilt mill); wife Myrtle J. Sisson (36, Connecticut); Arthur Sisson (17, Connecticut, mechanic, garage); daughter Myrtle Sisson (15, Connecticut); son George Sisson (3, Connecticut); daughter Elizabeth Sisson (2, Connecticut); father George Robt. Sisson (78, Connecticut, receives old age pension).
  17. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Myrtle Irene Daniels Sisson, born: 5 October 1904 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 27 July 1997 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note with the names of her parents, and provides the names and links for her spouse and one child).
  18. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 6-75, Sheet No. 9B, Earl E. Sisson, 24, Connecticut, first married age 21, fisherman, fishing; wife Sylvia L. Sisson, 25, New York, first married age 22.
  19. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 6-117, Sheet No. 31A, Earl Sisson, 35, Connecticut, fisherman, self; wife Sylvia Sisson, 37, New York; brother Ralph Sisson, 22, Connecticut, chauffeur, private family.
  20. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Earl E. Sisson, died: 16 February 1976 in New London, Connecticut, age 70; spouse: Sylv[ia].
  21. Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2001, available at Ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Sylvi Sisson, died: 9 October 1976 in Waterford, Connecticut; widowed; spouse: Earl.
  22. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Earl Sisson and Sylvia Stewart, 15 July 1926 in Waterford, Connecticut.
  23. 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).
  24. 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).
  25. 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).
  26. 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.
  27. 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).
  28. 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.
  29. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Ralph Wilson Sisson, born: 16 April 1914 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 19 December 1994 in East Lyme, New London, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his parents, spouse, one child, and one sibling). Gravestone: Sisson / Ralph W. / April 16, 1914 / Dec. 20, 1994 / Emily B. / March 10, 1922 / Dec. 7, 2002.
  30. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Emily Briggs Sisson, born: 10 March 1922 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 7 December 2002 in East Lyme, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of her parents, spouse, and one child). Gravestone: shared with her husband, Ralph Wilson Sisson (see his entry).
  31. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Ralph Sisson and Emily Briggs, married on 24 June 1941 in Waterford, Connecticut.
  32. 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.
  33. 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).
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  39. 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).
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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).
  43. 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).
  44. Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Rootsweb (website). Jessie Palmisano, no. 040-22-9703
  45. 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].
  46. 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.
  47. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, Salvatore Samuel Palmisano, 12 February 2011, died 3 February 2011 in West Haven, Connecticut.
  48. 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.
  49. 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).
  50. 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).
  51. 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.
  52. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, Groton, E.D. 506, Sheet No. 20B, Herbert Getchell, 36, Maine, laborer, phosphate factory; wife of 10 years Amy Getchell, 35, Connecticut, 1 child, 1 living; son Russell N. Getchell, 7, Connecticut; mother-in-law Amelia Sisson, 68, Connecticut, widowed, 6 children, 5 living.
  53. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, Waterford, E.D. 303, Sheet No. 5B, Herbert W. Getchel, 48, Maine, painter, automobile repair shop; wife Amy W. Getchel, 48, Connecticut; son Russell H. Getchel, 15, New York.
  54. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, Litchfield County, New Milford Town, E.D. 3-22, Sheet No. 2A, Russell H. Getchell, 36, New York, bottlewasher, retail milk farm; wife Grace F. Getchell, 41, Connecticut; daughter Rosemary Getchell, 2, Connecticut; son Allan Getchell, 9/12, Connecticut.
  55. Obituary, The Bridgeport Post, Bridgeport, Connecticut (available at newspapers.com, and newspaperarchive.com), 21 April 1975, Mrs. Grace Beach Getchell, 77, wife of Russell H. Getchell, died 20 April 1975 in New Milford. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of her husband, children, siblings, and indicates she had six grandchildren.
  56. The Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, Connecticut, 17 January 1921, Left Home, Boy Claims, Because He Was Beaten. The article tells about Russell H. Getchell, 14, adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Getchell, and his running away from home and his arrest for stealing a clock.
Fifth Generation
24. Arthur Edward Sisson, Jr.5 (Arthur,4 George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 27 July 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 8 September 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Arthur married Mattie Louise Goss (born 1 February 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, parents not determined;3 Mattie died 27 May 1998 in New London, New London County, Connecticut3). Arthur and Mattie are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3

29. Jacqueline Rae Sisson5 (Roy,4 George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 8 May 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;4 died 31 August 1979 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut.4 Jacqueline married, 7 September 1963 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.4, 6 (born 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Sr. and Ruby Wood Miller;5 Lawrence died 1 June 20205). Jacqueline and Lawrence are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.4, 5

30. Gary Lee Sisson5 (Ralph,4 George,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 19 September 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;7 died 11 April 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.7 Gary married, 24 October 1964 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Jean L. Crandall9 (born 21 October 1948, parents not determined8). Gary is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.7

Children of Gary Lee Sisson and Jean L. Crandall:

 44i. Gary Lee Sisson, Jr., born 27 March 1965 in New London, New London County, Connecticut;10 died 6 February 2005 in New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut.10
 45ii. John R. Sisson.
 46iii. Carol Sisson.
 47iv. Kimberly Sisson.

39. Peter Henry Palmisano5 (Jessie,4 Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), 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:

+48i. Paul Christopher Palmisano, born 30 April 1979 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married (1) Kathleen Evelyn Jakob Married (2) Amy Lynn Wooldridge.
 49ii. Laura Marie Palmisano, born 28 May 1982 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.

40. Pia Cecilia Palmisano5 (Jessie,4 Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), born 10 November 1950 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; twin.8, 11 Pia married, 31 March 1983 in New London, New London County, Connecticut, Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Jr.11 (born 3 December 1943 in Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, the son of Lawrence Raymond Merriman, Sr. and Ruby Wood Miller;5 Lawrence died 1 June 20205). Lawrence is buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.5

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

 50i. Ethan Leigh Merriman, born 21 August 1985 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.8

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Arthur Edward Sisson, Jr., born: 27 July 1923 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 8 September 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, Bozrah, Enumeration District 6-1, Sheet No. 10B, family of Arthur E. Sisson (41, Connecticut, drawing clerk, quilt mill); wife Myrtle J. Sisson (36, Connecticut); Arthur Sisson (17, Connecticut, mechanic, garage); daughter Myrtle Sisson (15, Connecticut); son George Sisson (3, Connecticut); daughter Elizabeth Sisson (2, Connecticut); father George Robt. Sisson (78, Connecticut, receives old age pension).
  3. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Mattie Louise Goss Sisson, born: 1 February 1911 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 27 May 1998 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which includes a note regarding lack of gravestone, and names of her two husbands, and the names and links for her parents, siblings, second spouse, and two children from her first marriage).
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Gary Lee Sisson, born: 19 September 1944 in New London, New London County, Connecticut; died: 11 April 2005 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names of his parents). Gravestone: Gary Lee / Sisson / Sept 19, 1944 / April 11, 2005.
  8. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  9. Connecticut Vital Records - Index of Marriages, 1897-2001; available at https://www.ctatatelibrarydata.org/marriage-records/ Gary Sisson and Jean Crandall, married on 24 October 1964 in Waterford, Connecticut.
  10. Obituary, The Day, New London, Connecticut, 8 February 2005, Gary Lee Sisson, Jr., died: 6 February 2005 in New Britain, born: 27 March 1965 in New London. The article provides vital and biographical details and the names of his parents, siblings, and maternal grandmother.
  11. 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
Sixth and Seventh Generations
48. Paul Christopher Palmisano6 (Peter,5 Jessie,4 Henry,3 Albert,2 Elizabeth1), 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.1

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

 51i. Megan Lynn Palmisano (born Nelson), born 24 October 2001.

Children of Paul Christopher Palmisano and Amy Lynn Wooldridge:

 52ii. Alex Peter Palmisano, born xxxx.
 53iii. Samuel Clayton Palmisano, born xxxx.

  1. Information provided from personal knowledge by Paul Palmisano.