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Ruth Dyer

F, #77551, b. About 1791, d. 16 January 1862

Parents

Father	Amherst Dyer b. 10 July 1759, d. 3 March 1840
Mother	Cynthia Kingsley b. About 1769, d. 3 January 1857

Relationships	5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Buried in Center White Creek Cemetery, Wash.Co., NY died age 71.
Birth	Ruth Dyer was born About 1791.
Death	She died on 16 January 1862 in White Creek, Washington County, New YorkG.

Edward Dyer

M, #77552, b. September 1796, d. 2 April 1818

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Father	Amherst Dyer b. 10 July 1759, d. 3 March 1840
Mother	Cynthia Kingsley b. About 1769, d. 3 January 1857

Relationships	5th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Buried in Center White Creek Cemetery, Wash.Co., NY died age 21 yrs, 7 mo.
Birth	Edward Dyer was born in September 1796.
Death	He died on 2 April 1818 in White Creek, Washington County, New YorkG.

Daniel Shreve

M, #77554, b. After 1719, d. 1750

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Father	William (Sheriff) Shreve b. 26 March 1701, d. About 1750
Mother	Freelove Dyer b. 21 June 1699, d. After 1750

Relationships	2nd cousin 7 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Daniel Shreve's will, dated December 14, 1749, is the major documentlinking Benjamin, Daniel, James, John, and Joseph as brothers. Inaddition, the name 'Elizave Harll.' appears, a possible corruption of Elizabeth Hulls. All of the brothers appear in the same document. 'DANIEL Shreve of Truro Parish: BENJAMIN Shreve my house and plantationwith 249 a. in Truro Parish on Rockey Run only in case he relinkish hispart of a survey that is between BENJ. and myself to my br. JOHN Shreve and JOSEPH Shreve and assist them in clearing the same out ofthe Proprietors Office. If he agrees not, then I give 219 a. unto Brs.JOHN and JOSEPH together with other rights of land with cloathing, money.If Br. BENJ. Shreve dye without lawfull heir, then br. JAS. have equalpart in all my land and JOHN to have plantation.' Exors: Br. BENJAMIN Shreve, Richard Shores, Jacob Lasswell. Signed: DANIEL (X) Shreve. Wit: Jacob Lasswell, Thomas (his mark) Daviss, John Ratcliff, ELIZAVE (X) HARLL. Proven: 26 June, 1750. Court Record: March 28, 1750. Shreve, DANIEL, deceased. Last will and testamentpresented. Witness John Ratcliff, ordered to be certified. WILLIAMShreve, heir at law, summoned to court to contest probate. BENJAMIN Shreve is one executor. 1749. p. 56.
Birth	Daniel Shreve was born After 1719.
Death	He died in 1750.

Frederick Thrift¹

M, #77567

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Partner with Georgia Byron Dyer b. 16 January 1882

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[S1371] Bertha Williams Anthony, Roger Williams of Providence, Rhode Island (: Mrs. C. W. Bertha Williams Anthony, 1949), 178. Hereinafter cited as Roger Williams of Providence, R.I..

Providence Williams¹

F, #77570, b. 1638, d. 1685

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Father	Roger Williams b. About 1601, d. January 1682/83
Mother	Mary Barnard b. 1610, d. After 1676

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Note	PROVIDENCE, b. in Providence, never m., died in Newport.
Birth	Providence Williams was born in 1638, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.
Death	She died in 1685 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Citations

[S1481] Israel Wilkinson, Memoirs of the Wilkinson Family (Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.A.: Davis & Penniman, 1869). Hereinafter cited as Memoirs of the Wilkinson Family.

Daniel Williams¹

M, #77571, b. 15 February 1641/42, d. 14 May 1712

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Father	Roger Williams b. About 1601, d. January 1682/83
Mother	Mary Barnard b. 1610, d. After 1676

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Note	DANIEL, b. in Providence, where he always resided; m. Rebecca Power,daughter of Zachary Rhodes of Pawtuxet, and had (1) Daniel, (2) Peleg,(3) Roger, (4) Joseph, (5) Providence. Daniel's son Roger was b. May,1680, d. in Scituate, Jan. 30, 1763; his daughter Rebekah b. April 20,1735, m. David Thayer--his daughter Mrs. (Patrick) Harriet Brown--herdaughter Augusta m. John Carter Brown, of the house of 'Brown & Ives,'Providence.
Birth	Daniel Williams was born on 15 February 1641/42, in Providence, Providence County, Rhode IslandG.
Death	He died on 14 May 1712.

Citations

[S1481] Israel Wilkinson, Memoirs of the Wilkinson Family (Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.A.: Davis & Penniman, 1869). Hereinafter cited as Memoirs of the Wilkinson Family.

Harriet N. Damoth

F, #77572, b. 15 January 1828, d. After 1876

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Father	Reuben Damoth b. About 1802, d. 16 February 1869
Mother	Keziah Jackson b. 1804, d. After 1860

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Harriet N. Damoth was also known as Harriet N. Smith.
Note	Probably died in Bennington. in 1850 & 60 Census, Calais. In 1872 they resided in Antrim, Nh, and in 1876 Bennington, Nh, wherethey remained (ant:685.)
Birth	She was born on 15 January 1828, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹
Marriage	She married Frank G. Smith About 1863.
Death	She died After 1876.

Partner with Frank G. Smith b. About 1827, d. After 1876

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Frank G. Smith

M, #77573, b. About 1827, d. After 1876

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Birth	Frank G. Smith was born About 1827, in Francestown, New HampshireG.
Marriage	He married Harriet N. Damoth daughter of Reuben Damoth and Keziah Jackson, About 1863.
Death	Frank G. Smith died After 1876.

Partner with Harriet N. Damoth b. 15 January 1828, d. After 1876

Mary Ann Damoth

F, #77574, b. About 1830, d. November 1856

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Father	Reuben Damoth b. About 1802, d. 16 February 1869
Mother	Keziah Jackson b. 1804, d. After 1860

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Buried 4 Nov 1856 in Calais Cemetery. Census, 1850 in Calais.
Birth	Mary Ann Damoth was born About 1830, in New BrunswickG.
Death	She died in November 1856 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Mehitable W. Damoth

F, #77575, b. About 1833, d. After 1870

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Father	Reuben Damoth b. About 1802, d. 16 February 1869
Mother	Keziah Jackson b. 1804, d. After 1860

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Name	Mehitable W. Damoth was also known as Mehitable W. Mitchell.
Note	In 1850, 60 & 70 Census, Calais.
Principal 2	She was a witness by Rev. Howard Sprague in Calais (VSNB:28:2007, Union) with John Mitchell and Mehitable W. Damoth.
Birth	She was born About 1833, in New BrunswickG.
Marriage	She married John Mitchell on 29 September 1869, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
Death	She died After 1870.

Partner with John Mitchell

John Mitchell

M, #77576

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Note	By Rev. Howard Sprague in Calais (VSNB:28:2007, Union.)
Marriage	John Mitchell married Mehitable W. Damoth daughter of Reuben Damoth and Keziah Jackson, on 29 September 1869, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Partner with Mehitable W. Damoth b. About 1833, d. After 1870

Sarah N. Damoth

F, #77577, b. About 1840

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Father	Reuben Damoth b. About 1802, d. 16 February 1869
Mother	Keziah Jackson b. 1804, d. After 1860

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Born circa 1840 in St Patrick, NB (1850 census). Bapt. 11 May 1854 inCalais (saint). Died ? Census: 1850 & 60 in Calais.
Birth	Sarah N. Damoth was born About 1840, in New BrunswickG.

Louisa Damoth

F, #77578, b. About 1842

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Father	Reuben Damoth b. About 1802, d. 16 February 1869
Mother	Keziah Jackson b. 1804, d. After 1860

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Born circa 1842 in St Patrick, NB (1850 census). Died ? Census: 1850 & 60in Calais.
Birth	Louisa Damoth was born About 1842, in New BrunswickG.

George William Damoth

M, #77579, b. 5 August 1846

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Father	Reuben Damoth b. About 1802, d. 16 February 1869
Mother	Keziah Jackson b. 1804, d. After 1860

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Born 5 Aug 1846 in Calais (VR). Bapt. 11 May 1854 in Calais (saint).Died ? Census: 1850 & 60 in Calais.
Birth	George William Damoth was born on 5 August 1846, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Mary Morrison¹

F, #77580

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Child with James C. Christie

Daughter

Jane M. Christie b. 29 March 1816, d. After March 1884

Citations

[S1622] Donald Melvin Christie, A Genealogy of the Christie Named Descendants of Jesse Christie (1672-1739) of Northern Ireland and Londonderry, N.H. (self published, September 1991), 52. Hereinafter cited as A Genealogy of the Descendants of Jesse Christie.

Samuel Kelley

M, #77581

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Child with Mary Danford

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Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley+ b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863

Mary Danford

F, #77582

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Child with Samuel Kelley

Daughter

Mary Elizabeth Shaw Kelley+ b. 10 March 1828, d. 15 December 1863

John M. Brannan

M, #77583

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Birth	John M. Brannan was born, in of Sacramento, California, USAG.
Marriage	He married Margaret Matilda Dyer daughter of Samuel Dyer and Margaret Duke, on 18 November 1867, in Ornville, California, USAG.

Partner with Margaret Matilda Dyer b. 19 November 1839, d. After 1883

Zaccheus Porter

M, #77584, b. 25 October 1780, d. 9 November 1824

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Note	He moved to Belfast, Me about 1813, a lawyer; and died 9 Nov 1824.
Birth	Zaccheus Porter was born on 25 October 1780, in Peterboro, New HampshireG.
Marriage	He married Rachel Cunningham on 4 October 1811.
Death	He died on 9 November 1824 in Belfast, MaineG.

Child with Rachel Cunningham b. 10 May 1788, d. 16 June 1861

Son	Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr.+ b. 20 March 1813, d. 14 December 1875

Rachel Cunningham

F, #77585, b. 10 May 1788, d. 16 June 1861

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Name	Rachel Cunningham was also known as Rachel Porter.
Note	Dau. of Samuel & Susan (Curtis) Cunningham.
Birth	She was born on 10 May 1788.
Marriage	She married Zaccheus Porter on 4 October 1811.
Death	She died on 16 June 1861.

Child with Zaccheus Porter b. 25 October 1780, d. 9 November 1824

Son	Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr.+ b. 20 March 1813, d. 14 December 1875

George Thatcher Porter

M, #77586, b. 23 September 1837, d. 21 January 1876

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Father	Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr. b. 20 March 1813, d. 14 December 1875
Mother	Sophia B. Dyer b. Between 1811 and 1817, d. 16 February 1890

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Graduated in 1857 from Bowdoin Med. School in Brunswick, Me. Occupation:Physician. Died 21 Jan 1876. (All data on George from Bowdoin College records). Census:1870 in Calais.
Birth	George Thatcher Porter was born on 23 September 1837, in Machias, Washington County, MaineG.
Marriage	He married Harriet Larkin Barnard daughter of Edward Augustus Barnard and Mary Ann Sheppard, on 25 June 1863, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹
Death	George Thatcher Porter died on 21 January 1876.

Partner with Harriet Larkin Barnard

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Harriet Larkin Barnard

F, #77587

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Father	Edward Augustus Barnard
Mother	Mary Ann Sheppard

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Name	Harriet Larkin Barnard was also known as Harriet Larkin Porter.
Marriage	She married George Thatcher Porter son of Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr., and Sophia B. Dyer, on 25 June 1863, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹

Partner with George Thatcher Porter b. 23 September 1837, d. 21 January 1876

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Edward Augustus Barnard

M, #77588

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Child with Mary Ann Sheppard

Daughter

Harriet Larkin Barnard

Mary Ann Sheppard

F, #77589

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Child with Edward Augustus Barnard

Daughter

Harriet Larkin Barnard

Annie C. Porter

F, #77590, b. 1 July 1840, d. After 1890

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Father	Charles Curtis Porter, , Dr. b. 20 March 1813, d. 14 December 1875
Mother	Sophia B. Dyer b. Between 1811 and 1817, d. 16 February 1890

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	(only surviving child of her mother). Census: 1850, 60 & 70 in Calais.
Birth	Annie C. Porter was born on 1 July 1840, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹
Death	She died After 1890.

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Silas Sawyer

M, #77591

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Child with Mary Ross

Son	Thomas Sawyer+ b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862

Mary Ross

F, #77592

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Child with Silas Sawyer

Son	Thomas Sawyer+ b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862

Abba Maria Sawyer¹

F, #77593, b. 4 January 1834, d. 3 September 1843

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Father	Thomas Sawyer b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862
Mother	Maria Dyer b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Birth	Abba Maria Sawyer was born on 4 January 1834, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
Death	She died on 3 September 1843 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Albert Henry Sawyer

M, #77594, b. 15 August 1835, d. 21 November 1907

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Father	Thomas Sawyer b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862
Mother	Maria Dyer b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Graduated from Middlebury College, in Vermont and Hampden Academy. Hestarted working for his father, after 1873 he was in the lumberingbusiness, owned lumber mills in Benton, Woodstock and Hartland, NB (Bio.Rev. p.149). Buried in Calais Cemetery. Census: 1850 thru 1900 in Calais.
Birth	Albert Henry Sawyer was born on 15 August 1835, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹
Marriage	He married Eliza A. McAdam daughter of John McAdam and Jane A. Murchie, on 15 October 1868, in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, New BrunswickG.
Death	Albert Henry Sawyer died on 21 November 1907 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Partner with Eliza A. McAdam b. July 1845, d. 18 January 1904

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Eliza A. McAdam

F, #77595, b. July 1845, d. 18 January 1904

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Father	John McAdam
Mother	Jane A. Murchie

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Name	Eliza A. McAdam was also known as Eliza A. Sawyer.
Note	She died 18 Jan 1904 age 58y 6m in Calais (MSA, SSC). Buried in CalaisCemetery. Census: 1870, 80 & 1900 in Calais.
Birth	She was born in July 1845, in New BrunswickG.
Marriage	She married Albert Henry Sawyer son of Thomas Sawyer and Maria Dyer, on 15 October 1868, in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, New BrunswickG.
Death	Eliza A. McAdam died on 18 January 1904 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.

Partner with Albert Henry Sawyer b. 15 August 1835, d. 21 November 1907

John McAdam

M, #77596

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Birth

John McAdam was born, in IrelandG.

Child with Jane A. Murchie

Daughter

Eliza A. McAdam b. July 1845, d. 18 January 1904

Jane A. Murchie

F, #77597

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Birth

Jane A. Murchie was born, in St. Stephen, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, CanadaG.

Child with John McAdam

Daughter

Eliza A. McAdam b. July 1845, d. 18 January 1904

Caroline Dyer Sawyer

F, #77598, b. 25 May 1837, d. After 1898

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Father	Thomas Sawyer b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862
Mother	Maria Dyer b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Resided: 1898 in Boston Ma. Census: 1850 thru 1880 in Calais. Unmarried.
Birth	Caroline Dyer Sawyer was born on 25 May 1837, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹
Death	She died After 1898.

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Emily Dyer Sawyer

F, #77599, b. 19 October 1840, d. 23 December 1856

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Father	Thomas Sawyer b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862
Mother	Maria Dyer b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Census: 1850 in Calais.
Birth	Emily Dyer Sawyer was born on 19 October 1840, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.
Death	She died on 23 December 1856 in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.

Mary Atkins Sawyer

F, #77600, b. 3 February 1846, d. After 1898

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Father	Thomas Sawyer b. 12 January 1801, d. 14 August 1862
Mother	Maria Dyer b. After 1805, d. 17 April 1896

Relationships	4th cousin 5 times removed of David Arthur Walker
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Note	Resided 1898 in Boston Ma. unmarried. Census: 1850 thru 1880 in Calais.(the VR, p. 182 has Mary Elizabeth, born 3 Feb 1846 in Calais, this ispossibly an error, Mary A. appears in census records and father’s will, Mary E. does not, or they could have been twins). [ThelmaBrooks].
Birth	Mary Atkins Sawyer was born on 3 February 1846, in Calais, Washington County, MaineG.¹
Death	She died After 1898.

Citations

[S1614] Sharon Howland, Vital Records of Calais, Maine Prior to 1892 (Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1998). Hereinafter cited as Vital Records of Calais, Maine.