Arthur Diamond Nottage

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In the 1910 census Arthur D. Nottage is on the USS CHARLESTON, Kobe, Japan (military).

In 1920 he is living in Riverside, RI, and is married to Emma C.

In 1930 they are on Sherman Street, East Providence, RI. However, his name is given as Alfred D. Nottage.

Arthur married Emma Christiana Peterson 26 Nov 1914, Warren, Bristol Co., RI. Emma was born 20 Aug 1895, Barrington, RI; died 1957; was buried , Prince's Hill Cemetery, Barrington, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1880 Federal Census, George & Sarah are living in Providence, RI, with the three girls.

In the 1900 Federal Census, the family is living on Warren Ave. in East Providence, RI. Six children are in the household: Mabel E., George L. Jr., Leonora A., Sarah M., Arthur D., & Clifton S .

In the 1910 Federal Census, George L. Nottage is age 56 RI, widowed, a painter living at Jamestown, Newport Co., RI. Census data shows his father as born in RI and his mother in CT. In the same census, he is also listed as living in Providence with his married daughter and husband, Leonora A. & Walter P. Stinchfield.

It is possible that his wife Thera is not listed in 1910, but that she and George were still married.

In 1920 George L. Nottage is age 64 RI, remarried, and still a painter (runs shop), living at Los Angeles, CA. His wife is Theria A., 67 NY.

In the Federal Census of 1930, George is an "inmate" in Infirmary 14 of the Los Angeles County Farm in Downey Township. According to census data, he is age 75 and widowed.

The California Death Index says he died at age 81, on 12 July 1935.

George married Sarah Malvina Berry 11 Apr 1876, RI. Sarah (daughter of John H. BERRY and Eliza Ann ELSBREE) was born 3 Jun 1857, New Bedford, MA; died 11 Apr 1901, East Providence, RI; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery. [Group Sheet]

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Sarah is age 18 in the 1875 Federal Census. She is living with her widowed mother in Providence, along with her brother John, and (probably) her daughter Ada, age 1. Beside Ada's name is written "granddaughter, illegitimate."

In 1880 she is married to George L. Nottage, and has three daughters.

I have wondered if Sarah's middle name was Maria, after her paternal grandmother. One family tree has her middle name as Malvina. One of her daughters has the middle name Melvina, so possibly that was it.

Our grandfather named a daughter Sarah Melvina Berry.

Notes:

His date of birth is difficult to read in the family Bible.

In the 1860 Federal Census, this family is living at Knightsville, Cranston, Providence, Co., RI. They are next door to George & Almira Nottage, so I am assuming John is their son.

Records show that John & Rebecca had a son stillborn 29 June 1863 at Cranston (familysearch.org).

In 1870 John & Rebecca have moved to Providence, RI, in the 9th Ward, as have also George & Almira.

In the RI State Census of 1885, John S. Nottage age 60 is in East Providence.

The following exceprt is from "The Seventh Regiment of RI Volunteers in the Civil War, 1862 - 1865" by William P. Hopkins, Snow & Farmham Printers, Providence, RI, 1903; p 405 [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rigenweb/article57.html]

JOHN S. NOTTAGE. Sergeant John Sterry Nottage was born in Norwich, Conn., July 9, 1826. He had two brothers and one or more sisters. His father was a tin and sheet iron worker and dealer in stoves. When two years of age or thereabouts, the family moved to Providence. Soon he was sent to a private school presided over by a Mrs. Hodges, and her daughter, Julia. Later he attended the public school on Summer Street, Mr. Weston teacher. When entering upon manhood he learned the carpenter's trade, but at length ventured on a three years' whaling voyage. While thus absent his mother died, which was ever a source of grief. He was wounded in the head at Spottsylvania May 13, 1864, and was sent to Portsmouth Grove Hospital, where he was retained as at attendant upon his invalid comrades until his discharge. His wife was an invalid for many years, and he was caring for her when his younger brother, Charles H. Nottage, who had been commissary sergeant of the Fourth Rhode Island, died about 1896. He had obtained little rest day or night for thirteen weeks, and his constitution became overtaxed. In May of that year he had two paralytic shocks that rendered him unconscious, and deprived him of the power of speech. It was, indeed, barely possible to swallow food. At last the third and fatal shock supervened.

John married Rebeckah Maria Beazley 31 Mar 1853, Providence, RI. Rebeckah (daughter of Edward T. Beasley and Almira Ellis King) was born Abt 1830, RI; died 22 Nov 1897. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Rebeckah may have been divorced from Ashbel when she married John S. Nottage.

Her father is identified as Edward Beasely of Cranston. Her mother was most likely Almira Ellis, who was married to Edward Beasely 28 Oct 1822 at Cranston. Almira "Beazley" also married George Longley Nottage, Sr.

Notes:

John & Rebeckah were married by George R. Darrow.

Nottage, John L., and Rebecca Moses, March 31, 1853 6: 77 Vol. 2 Marriages 1851-1870

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In Sarah's birth record at New Bedford, MA, John's birthplace is given as North Carolina.

However, Eliza Virginia's birth record says he was born in Horntown, VA.

In the 1855 MA State Census, John H. Berry 27 VA seaman and Eliza Berry 22 MA are living in New Bedford.

In the Federal Census of 1860, John H. Berry is 29, his wife Eliza is 25, daughter Sarah M. M. is 2, and son John is 6 months. John H. Berry is a seaman, and his birthplace is given as South Carolina. The family is living in Ward 6, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA.

In 1863, John H. Berry 40 VA mariner is on a Civil War Draft Registration List from Fall River. I think it's he, but the age should be closer to 30, not 40.

In the 1865 RI State Census, the family is in Ward 5, District 73, Providence: John H. Berry 33 SC mariner, Eliza A. 30 MA, Sarah M. 8 MA, John H. Jr 5 MA, and Eliza V. 3 mos.

In the Federal Census on 5 Apr or Aug 1870, John H. Berry 38 and Eliza A. Berry 33 are living in Ward 5, Providence with their children Sarah 13, John H. 10, and Eliza V. 5. A young man, Charles Iakeray (?), is boarding with them. John's occupation is given as "whaler." Again, his birthplace is given as South Carolina, but his marriage certificate and ship's crew list both say he was born in Sandy Hill, MD. Perhaps his parents lived in both places at various times. The family is living near John W. & Mehitable Butts, ages 64 & 60. Could they be related to Eliza? (According to a genealogy at Rootsweb, this is John Wood Butts & Mehitable Wentworth.)

At one time, Providence was a port for 9 whaling ships (https://www.gutenberg.org/files/55152/55152-h/55152-h.htm).

My mom, Edna, at one time thought her grandfather John was born in North Carolina. I haven't been able to positively determine where he was born. However, the birth record of my grandfather, John Holland Berry, says that his father John H. Berry was a seaman, born in South Carolina. This agrees with the census information.

Notice in Fall River Daily News 29 July 1871 shows that John died before daughter Jennie died: "In Providence, 28th, Jennie, daughter of Eliza A. and the late John H. Berry, aged 6 years, 4 months and 20 days"

John probably died at sea. This needs more research to confirm. It is clear that he died sometime between the 1870 Federal Census and the time of his daughter's death as reported on 29 July 1871, noted above.

By 1875 Eliza Berry is a widow, still living in Providence, along with daughter Sarah 18, son John H. 15 (a jeweler), and granddaughter Ada (illegitimate). Eliza later remarries, to Leon Allison.

"I found a reference in an old book called 'Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of Maryland,' by Torrence, which said Sandy Hill was 10 miles south of Snow Hill, MD . . . Snow Hill is at the head of navigation on the Pocomoke River, so a few hundred years ago when ship travel was the norm, folks could get from the Virginia Counties on the Eastern Shore up to Snow Hill fairly easy." (from M. K. Miles, compiler of Miles Files Version 7 on the Eastern Shore Public Library Web Site)

"Abstract of Protections granted to American Seamen at the Port of New York, during the 1st Qtr of 1844: 25 Jan 1844, John Berry age 16, height 5'5", light complexion, nativity: Chincoteague Virginia

Horntown, VA, is on the VA Eastern Shore near Chincoteague Bay. Horntown Road leads there from Rt. 13.

Sandy Hill, MD, being about 10 miles south of Snow Hill, must be over the border from Horntown into MD, about adjacent to Purnell Bay or Parker Bay.

Sandy Hill is now known as Girdletree, according to some records. Girdletree is on Rt. 12 in MD, just north of Horntown, VA.

The property owned by John's grandfather James Berry was in Accomack County, VA, east of US Rt. 13 between Mappsville and Temperanceville.

John H. Berry is on numerous whaling crew lists for New Bedford; at least two of these give his residence/birthplace as Sandy Hill, MD. He was 5'7" tall with brown hair and florid (reddish or flushed) complexion.

John married Eliza Ann ELSBREE 19 Sep 1853, New Bedford, Bristol Co., MA. Eliza (daughter of Benjamin ELSBREE and Hannah BUTTS) was born 5 Nov 1832, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 4 Jan 1913, Providence, RI; was buried , Oakland Cemetery, Cranston, RI. [Group Sheet]

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In the 1875 RI Census, Eliza A. Berry is a widow aged 43, still living in Providence, along with daughter Sarah 18, son John H. 15 (a jeweler), and granddaughter Ada (illegitimate). They are living on Colwell St., near Plane.

In 1880, Leon & Eliza Allison are living in District 48 in Providence. Clara Allison, age 32, is in the household. Probably she is Leon's daughter from his previous marriage.

In 1900, Eliza Alison is widowed and living on Swan St. in Providence with her son John H. Berry and his third wife, Laura.

In the 1910 Federal Census, Eliza A. Allison is age 77, living at 10 Bowditch Place, Providence, RI, with her son John, his wife Nellie, and their two young daughters, Helen & Loretta.

According to the death record, Eliza Allison died at age 81 (OS Page 24:225).

See notes for Ephraim Elsbree, Sr., for alternate spellings of the surname.

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In their marriage record of 1853, both John & Eliza were identified as residents of New Bedford. It was a first marriage for both. John's birthplace is given as Sandy Hill, MD; his occupation is given as mariner. John's parents are named as John and Maria; Eliza's father is named as Benjamin Elsbree (no mother named). (New Bedford Vol.69: Pg.129)

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George L. Nottage and John Bezeley both witnessed a will in Cranston in 1848, for a singlewoman named Huldah Rose.

In the Federal Census of 1850, the family is living in Cranston: George L. Nottage 58 MA tin plate worker, Sarah L. 59 MA, Edward W. 30 MA tin plate worker, John S. 24 CT carpenter, Olive B. Tilden 22 RI, Francis P. Tilden 24 MA hatter, George N. Simmons 20 RI painter, Mary E. Simmons 19 RI, Charles H. Nottage 17 RI store clerk, Dorcas S. Nottage 29 RI, George E. Nottage 6 RI, Susan A. Nottage 4 RI, and Charity M. Nottage 2 RI.

The family is living next to the family of George W. Ellis, and near the family of John & Celia Beazely.

In 1860 the Nottage family is living at Knightsville, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. I have made an assumption that John S. is their son because he is living next door with his own family. It is possible that a daughter, Sarah L. Beazely age 21, is living in the household with her husband. Or, Sarah's husband may be the son of Almira, George's second wife.

In 1870 George L. & Almira Nottage are living at Providence, RI. Sarah L. Johnston, 29, is in the household.

According to a genealogy from Rosemarie Mello, the Nottage family are descendants of many famous personages among European royalty.

George married Sarah "Sally" Smith Stevens 27 Aug 1814, Boston, MA. Sarah was born 30 Mar 1791, Glocester, MA; died 18 Aug 1852, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

At the time of their marriage, George was of Boston and Sarah was of Cape Ann, Glocester, MA. They were married on a Saturday evening by the Rev. Doctor Baldwin.

Pastor Baldwin was "our beloved pastor of the Baptist church in Boston." He died 30 Aug 1825 in Waterville, Maine.

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An Edward Bezely witnessed the 12 Oct 1808 will of Caleb King of Providence.

The family list at findagrave.com shows 11 children for Edward, 8 of which died in infancy. They are also listed at RI Cemetery Database under the family name Bezeley.

Matthew Cook's family tree shows Edward's parents as John & Elizabeth Beazley, born c 1765-1770 RI. No source noted.

Could he be the Edward Beasley/Beazley of Franklin, MA, who married Charlotte Smith in 1809 at Bellingham?

On 20 April 1843 the Weekly Globe reported that Mr. Edward Bezely, who had been employed as a lamplighter in Providence for 17 years, was discharged from his job by the vindictive Whig authorities because he had voted for the Democratic ticket.

Edward married Almira Ellis King 28 Oct 1822, Cranston, RI. Almira was born 12 Dec 1806, Middleboro, MA; died 24 Nov 1877; was buried , North Burial Ground, Providence, RI. [Group Sheet]

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When Almira married George, her name was Almira Bezely/Beazley. However, the family Bible mentions that her maiden name was Ellis. It appears that she was the widow of Edward and mother of Rebecca, who married John Sterry Nottage.

Jeremiah's story at findagrave.com names his mother as Almira E. King.

Notes:

BEAZLEY Edward T., of Providence, and Almira Ellis, of and at Cranston, Oct. 28, 1822

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As indicated on this family tree, our ancestor John Berry was most likely a son of John Berry Hickman, a Revolution War pensioner, c1763 - 25 June 1843. In his will of 1843, three children of his son John Berry are mentioned (see notes below). According to his pension file, John Berry Hickman (alias John Berry Sr.) resided in Accomack Co., VA.

See notes for John Hickman Berry, father of John Berry, Jr. This family needs further research.

The following notes are from the Miles Files: "John was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Berry (Hickman). John died before 14 June 1843. John was named in his father's will on 14 June 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that the will of John Berry Sr. called for the the 3 children of my son John Berry to have $100 each. (NOTE: This probably indicates that his son John was deceased). Source citation: [S688] III Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Wills and Administrations of Accomack County, Virginia, 1800-1860, p. 60 (will of John Berry Sr.)."

Website:
http://www.espl.org/research.htm
http://espl-genealogy.org/Miles7/p1189.htm#i49249

John & Maria had three children who presumably were still living as of June 1843, according to the will of John's father. (source: M.K. & Barry Miles in Miles Files Version 7, Eastern Shore Public Library website)

John married Maria HOLLAND 9 Oct 1822, Worchester County, MD. Maria was born Abt 1800, VA or MD. [Group Sheet]

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I found this record at Virginia Marriages to 1800, Ancestry.com:
Holland, Thomas & Selby, Elizabeth, 12 Jan 1799 Virginia Accomack County

Could this couple be the parents of Maria?

A Maria Frances Holland was born/christened in Baltimore, MD, in 1797, d/o John Holland and Charity Barney (ancestry.com). However, a Barney genealogy says this couple were John Holland Barney and his wife Charity Barney (maiden name Stiles). It appears to be well documented.

Also, in the 1820 Federal Census, there are two Holland families in Accomack County, VA:

John W. Holland: free white males 1<10, 1 16<26; free white females 1 10<16, 1 16<26, 1 45+; 2 male slaves & 1 female slave; 2 persons involved in agriculture

William Holland: free white males 1<10, 1 10>16, 1 45+; free white females 2<10, 1 10<16, 1 45+; 7 males slaves & 1 female slave; 8 persons involved in agriculture

Either of these two households could include our ancestor Maria Holland.

From Miles Files:

Maria Holland
F, b. circa 1800
Maria was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Berry, son of John Berry (Hickman) and Mary Pettitt, on 9 October 1822 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Berry and Maria Holland. No other information was given..1
Family John Berry b. c 1790, d. b 14 Jun 1843
Child ?John H. Berry+ b. 1827

Citations
1.[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Notes:

I have a photocopy of the original marriage register, obtained from the Maryland Archives.

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"Benjamin Elsbree, stonecutter, house New Boston" is listed in the Fall River City Directory of 1853.

In the 1840 census, there are five Elsbra (Elsbree) family heads listed in Fall River: Hannah (female age 30-40 with two young females and a young male), Henry, Aaron, Benjamin, and Joseph.

Benjamin's household is as follows: 1 FWM<5, 1 FWM 30-39, 2 FWF 5-9, 1 FWF 20-29.

In the 1850 Federal Census, Benjamin Ellsbree is age 36 MA and his wife Ruth is age 32 MA. Their ages do not agree with their marriage record, as he was 40 and she was 35 when they married in 1848. In the household with them are the following: Emery Read 15 MA, Abel Read 15 MA, & Joshua Ellsbree 10 MA. Benjamin is a stone cutter. (In 1860 Ruth is age 44, a widow, and living with Abel Davis and family, next to Emory Davis and family, at Fall River.)

In the 1855 Massachusetts State Census, Benjamin Elsbree is age 48 and wife Ruth is 42. With them are Emery and Abel Davis, both 19, and Sarah Elsbree, 21. Benjamin is a fisherman.

Benjamin Elsbree died at age 48 y 7 m, of typhoid fever. The death record identifies his birthplace as Fall River, and his parents as Joshua & Rhoda Elsbree (Fall River Vol.102: Pg.69), as does the record of his second marriage (to Ruth [Read] Davis) in 1848. (Fall River Vol.37: Pg.78)

Benjamin married Hannah BUTTS 13 May 1832, Troy, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA. Hannah was born Abt 1810, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA; died 14 Sep 1845, Fall River, Bristol Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Hannah Elsbree, wife of Benjamin, died at Fall River at age 35, cause of death -- consumption (Fall River vital records, vol. 20 p. 50).

She may be a descendant of Thomas Butts & Elizabeth Lake, the first Butts family in southeastern MA and RI.

As yet I have been unable to determine Hannah's parentage. Her death record says she was born at Fall River.

The 1810 census shows a "David Butt" at Troy, Bristol Co., MA; he could be Hannah's father. According to an online tree, this couple was David Butts and Rebecca Crapo (dtr of Francis Crapo and Margaret Beale). The census data shows the household consisted of 3 males under 10, one male 10-15, and one male 45+; 2 females under 10, one female 10-15, and one female 26-44.

It is known that this couple had a daughter Margaret born 1805 in Fall River; she married Philip Cowan in 1823 and died in 1883 at age 77 y 9 m.

A David Butts of Freetown married Content Cleveland in 1790.

In 1820 there's also a Benjamin Butt in Freetown who has 2 females under 10.