Samuel Wightman
1841 - Aft 1900 (~ 59 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Samuel Wightman was born Mar 1841, NY; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. Notes:
In the Federal Census of 1870, Samuel is 27 NY and Sarah F. is 24 MA. They are living at North Providence, Providence Co., RI. Samuel is a stable keeper. Samuel's married sister Josephine Almy is also living in the same town.
In the Federal Census of 1880, Samuel is 39 NY and Sarah F. is 34 RI. They are living at Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI. Three children are in the household: Mabel O. 2 RI, Charles H. 9 RI, and Maud E. 6 RI. Samuel is a hostler.
In the Federal Census of 1900, Samuel appears to be a widower age 59, living at 669 Weeden St., Pawtucket, Providence Co., RI. According to census data, he was born in March 1841 NY; parents born NY/MA. He is a teamster. Also in the household are: dtr Josephine 18 RI, son Samuel 17 RI; mother Amanda Parker 88 MA; also three boarders and one housekeeper who seem to be unrelated to the family (this needs more research to confirm).Samuel married Sarah F. Unknown Bef 1 Jun 1870. Sarah was born Abt 1846, MA; died Aft 1 Jun 1900. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Charles H. Wightman was born Abt 1871, RI.
- 3. Maud E. Wightman was born Abt 1874, RI.
- 4. Mabel O. Wightman was born Abt 1878, RI.
- 5. Josephine Wightman was born Jun 1881, RI.
- 6. Samuel Wightman was born Sep 1882, RI.
Generation: 2
2. Charles H. Wightman (1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1871, RI. 3. Maud E. Wightman (1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1874, RI. 4. Mabel O. Wightman (1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1878, RI. 5. Josephine Wightman (1.Samuel1) was born Jun 1881, RI. 6. Samuel Wightman (1.Samuel1) was born Sep 1882, RI. Notes:
In the Federal Census of 1910, Samuel Wightman age 29 RI is boarding at 21 Mulberry St., Pawtucket, RI. His occupation is police officer.
Samuel — Mary Sophia Unknown. Mary was born Abt 1879, Scotland. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Mabel O. Wightman was born Abt 1913, RI.
- 8. Annie McGregor Wightman was born 1914, RI.
Generation: 3
7. Mabel O. Wightman (6.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born Abt 1913, RI. 8. Annie McGregor Wightman (6.Samuel2, 1.Samuel1) was born 1914, RI. Annie — Thomas Whitney Hemenway. Thomas was born 11 Mar 1901, Beverly, Essex Co., MA; died Jun 1953, RI. [Group Sheet]