William F. Follett

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In the 1930 Federal Census, William F. & Clara Follett, ages 37 & 42, are living at Woonsocket, RI. According to the census data, they have been married 15 years.

William married Clara Unknown Abt 1915. Clara was born Abt 1888, CT; died Aft 1 Apr 1930. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1900 Federal Census, Albert & Emma Follett, ages 40 & 38, are living at Woonsocket, RI. They have a son, Willie, age 7.

In 1910 Albert T. & Emma J. Follett, ages 49 & 48, are still at Woonsocket, living on Park Ave. Son William F. is 17.

In 1920 Albert T. & Emma Follett are still at Woonsocket.

Albert married Emma Jane Adams Abt 1890. Emma was born Apr 1862, RI; died 18 Feb 1947; was buried , Union Cemetery, Great Rd., North Smithfield, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1860 Federal Census, William & Harriet are living at Smithfield, RI, with their infant son, Albert. They are nearby William's mother Ann, and sister Lucia Whipple and her husband Charles.

In 1870, William, Harriet, & son Albert 10 are living at Adams, Berkshire Co., MA. There are other RI Folletts nearby.

In 1880 they are at Woonsocket, RI, with their two children, Albert T. 20, and Annie M. 5. Also in the household is William's widowed mother, Ann E. Follett; her age is given as 70.

In 1900 William & Harriet are still at Woonsocket, living on Diamond Hill Rd.;he is 68 and she is 70. According to the census data, they have been married 43 years. With them is a boarder named Charles Gorman, 33.

In 1910 William I. Follett is 75 and Harriett is 77. They are still at Woonsocket, and have been married 54 years.

From "History of Providence County" Vol. II, ed. by Richard M. Bayles, W. W. Preston & Co., NY, 1891; Town of Woonsocket Biographical Sketches p. 394: "William I. Follett, son of Isaac and Ann E. (Remington) Follett, was born in 1834, in Smithfield, now Lincoln, and was educated in the district school. He came to Woonsocket, locating on his present farm, in 1877. He learned the cooper's trade, and followed it for 20 years. Since that time he has followed farming. He married Harriet, daughter of Thomas Harris, of Smithfield, in 1856." (This excerpt was posted by Beth Hurd on the RIGENWEB-L@rootsweb.com mailing list, 3 Sep 1999.)

William married Harriet Harris 1856. Harriet (daughter of Thomas Harris) was born Between 1832 and 1835, RI; died 31 Mar 1914; was buried , Union Cemetery, Great Rd., North Smithfield, RI. [Group Sheet]

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The will of Isaac Follett of Smithfield was dated 27 June 1848, and proved 26 Aug 1848. It mentions his wife Ann Eliza, and children William F. Follett, Lucia Aria Adnah Follett, and Ellen Josephine Follett. Witnesses were Leonard Follett, Whipple Sprague, and Stafford Mann.

Isaac married Ann Eliza Remington Abt 1830. Ann (daughter of Caleb Remington and Martha Mowry) was born Between 1803 and 1805, RI; died 15 Feb 1889; was buried , Aldrich Lot, Old Louisquissett Pike, Rt. 246, Lincoln, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1860 Federal Census, Ann Eliza Follett is age 50, living at Smithfield, RI. With her are Charles & Lucia Whipple, ages 30 & 24. Lucia is Ann's daughter. They are living near William & Harriet Follett and their infant son Albert.

In 1870, Ann E. Follett is age 67, "keeping house" at Smithfield, RI. With her is Mattie B. Wilbour, age 11, b RI.

In 1880 Ann E. Follett is age 70, still keeping house, but now in Wonsocket, RI. Also in the household is son William I. Follett, 45, and his family: wife Harriett, 45, and two children -- Albert T. 20, & Annie M. 5.