Solomon Achorn

Notes:

In the 1850 Federal Census, Solomon is 45 and Jane A. is 25 (looks as if 2 was overwritten as 3, but note ages in later censuses). They are living at Waldboro, Lincoln Co., Maine. There are five children in the household: Oliver 19, Bertha M. 16, John A. 15, Warren 5, & Alma F. 1. I assume that Jane is Solomon's second wife, and that the three older children had a different mother. The family is living next to George Achorn and family one one side, and Jacob Achorn and family on the other. They are also near Thomas Achorn.

In 1860 Solomon is 54 and Jane A. is 36. They are still at Waldboro, ME. Four children are in the household: Warren 15, Alma F. 11, Everett S. 9, & Susan E. 5. They are living near other Achorn families: Elbridge S., James, John, Jacob, Martin, & Moses.

In 1870 Solomon is 63 and Jane A. is 46. They are still at Waldboro, nearby other Achorn families: Thomas R., Alanson, Jacob, John, Nathaniel, & James.

In 1880 Solomon & Jane A. Achorn, ages 74 & 56 are still at Waldboro. With them is granddaughter Opal H. Achorn, 12; she seems to be Warren's daughter by a first marriage (see notes for Warren). Also in the household is Solomon & Jane's son Warren 35, his wife Laura A. 30, their son Jasper M. 3, and Ida B. Robinson 12. Ida is either Laura's sister or daughter. In this census, three other Achorn families are nearby: John, Jacob, & Lowell.

Solomon married Jane A. Unknown Abt 1844. Jane was born Between 1815 and 1824, ME; died Aft 1 Jun 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1870 Federal Census, Warren is age 25 and living at Warren, Knox Co., ME. He is married to Arleen, age 20, and they have a daughter Opal, 3. The census gives Warren's birthplace as Waldboro, ME; Arleen's birthplace as Cushing, ME; and Opal's birthplace as Jefferson, ME.

In 1880 Warren is age 35 and living at Waldboro, Lincoln Co., ME, with his parents Solomon & Jane A. Achorn. Opal, identified as granddaughter age 12, is also in the household. Warren is married to Laura A., age 30, and they have a son Jasper M., age 3. It is unclear whether Laura A. might be the same as Arleen in the previous census, but the age gap between Opal and Jasper suggest that Laura may be a second wife for Warren. Also in the home is Ida B. Robinson, identified as "daughter." However, she is either Laura's sister or daughter (see notes for Laura's father, Frank Robinson). In this census, three other Achorn families are nearby: John, Jacob, & Lowell.

See also the notes for Warren's father, Solomon.

Warren — Laura A. Robinson. Laura (daughter of Frank Robinson and Clara A. Unknown) was born Abt 1850, ME; died Aft Apr 1930, RI. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

In the 1900 Federal Census, Jasper is in the military:
Jasper M Achorn
Home in 1900: Leon, Philippine Islands, Military and Naval Forces
Age: 23; Estimated birth year: 1877
Birthplace: Maine; Race: White
Relationship to head-of-house: Corporal

In the 1920 Federal Census, Jasper & Alice Achorn are ages 42 & 30, living at 357 Mendon Ave., Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI. They have three daughters: Muriel 6, Hazel 3 11/12, & Evelyn 2 2/12. Also with them is Laura Achorn, mother, age 69, b ME.

In the 1930 Federal Census, the family is living at 301 Glenwood in Pawtucket, RI. Jasper is 53 and Alice is 41. Their children are: Muriel 16, Hazel 14, Evelyn 12, & Emma (?) 7 1/12. Also with them is Laura Achorn, widowed mother, age 79, ME. Is she Jasper's stepmother, perhaps? In addition, Frank S. Akin, age 47 and single, Alice's brother, is with them.

Jasper married Alice Grinnell Russell Akin Abt 1912. Alice (daughter of Ephraim G. Akin and Emma Russell Hicks) was born Apr 1889, Westport, Bristol Co., MA; died 1961. [Group Sheet]