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Sarah Marsh Gurley

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Sarah Marsh Gurley was born in Jun 1877 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Elias Sidmore Gurley and Ida Frances Fish).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1880, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: Jan 1896, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1900, Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    School Street

    Sarah married James Henry Derrah on 18 Jan 1896 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. James (son of James W. Derrah and Mary Jane Bartham) was born about 1867 in Eastport, Washington County, Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Percy E. Derrah was born on 7 Apr 1898 in Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 May 1898 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in May 1898 in Middleton, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elias Sidmore Gurley was born on 12 May 1855 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (son of Samuel Peabody Gurley and Ellen Jane Toomey); died on 31 Jul 1906 in Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 3 Aug 1906 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Elias Scidmore Gurley
    • Cause of Death: Bullet wound (suicide)
    • Occupation: Laborer
    • Occupation: Watchman
    • Research Notes: Middle name variously reported as Sidmore, Scidmore, Scydmore, and Seidmore. Birth month given as April 1856 in 1900 census. Elias’ death was recorded in Lawrence, Boxford, and North Andover. The Lawrence and North Andover entries are substantially identical, while the Boxford entry has several differences. It gives his mothers maiden name as Ellen J. Toomey (rather than Helen) and her birthplace as Macroon, Cork Co., Ireland (rather than simply Ireland). It also gives his occupation as laborer rather than watchman and his place of burial as the Village Cemetery in Boxford rather than “East Boxford.”
    • Census: 1855, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1860, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1870, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1880, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1900, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Elias married Ida Frances Fish on 17 Apr 1874 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Ida (daughter of Jonathan H. Fish and Mary C. Kimball) was born on 17 Feb 1857 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died before 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Ida Frances Fish was born on 17 Feb 1857 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Jonathan H. Fish and Mary C. Kimball); died before 1940.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: Surname is given as “Smith” in the marriage record of her daughter Harriett. As of 1900 census, 18 children of which 11 were still living.
    • Census: 1865, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1880, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1900, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1920, Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1920, Derry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, USA
    • Residence: Jun 1928, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1930, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Census:
    5 Fordway

    Census:
    77 Main Street

    Children:
    1. Ella Frances Gurley was born on 20 Sep 1874 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Apr 1880 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Apr 1880 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Samuel Arthur Gurley was born on 8 Nov 1875 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. William Gurley was born on 7 Sep 1876 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 18 Apr 1880 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Apr 1880 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Mary D. Gurley was born in Jun 1877 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. 1. Sarah Marsh Gurley was born in Jun 1877 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Ellen Jane Gurley was born on 28 Nov 1879 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    7. Betsy Cross Gurley was born on 20 Apr 1882 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Aug 1882 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Aug 1882 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    8. Ruth Emery Gurley was born on 28 Sep 1883 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 Feb 1962 in Orange County, California, USA.
    9. William Johnson Gurley was born on 2 May 1885 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    10. Mabel Gurley was born on 24 May 1886 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 16 Jul 1888 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Jul 1888 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    11. Dorothy Gurley was born on 31 Oct 1887 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    12. Phylis Veronica Gurley was born on 12 Oct 1889 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    13. Harriett Louise Gurley was born on 25 Dec 1891 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1932 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    14. Richard Franklin Gurley was born on 28 Feb 1893 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died in Feb 1971.
    15. Arthur Edward Gurley was born on 3 Mar 1895 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 1 Oct 1895 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Oct 1895 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    16. Sidney Gurley was born on 3 Jul 1896 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 7 Aug 1896 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Aug 1896 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    17. Ida Gertrude Gurley was born on 12 Jul 1897 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died after May 1959.
    18. Margurite Gurley was born on 11 Jul 1899 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Sep 1899 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Sep 1899 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Samuel Peabody Gurley was born on 17 May 1825 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (son of William Gurley and Betsey Cross); died on 29 Jan 1913 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 1913 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Laborer
    • Occupation: Shoemaker
    • Occupation: Works in match factory
    • Research Notes: Birth year given as 1824 in 1900 census.
    • Census: 1855, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1860, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1870, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1880, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1900, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1910, East Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Samuel married Ellen Jane Toomey on 10 Aug 1854 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Ellen (daughter of Michael Toomey and Ellen _____) was born in Sep 1833 in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland; died on 24 Jan 1908 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 1908 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ellen Jane Toomey was born in Sep 1833 in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland (daughter of Michael Toomey and Ellen _____); died on 24 Jan 1908 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 1908 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Helen Toomey
    • Research Notes: Name is given as “Helen Toomey” in Elias S. Gurley’s return of death recorded in Lawrence.
    • Emigration: 1849
    • Census: 1855, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1860, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1870, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1880, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1900, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Children:
    1. 2. Elias Sidmore Gurley was born on 12 May 1855 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Jul 1906 in Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 3 Aug 1906 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Ellen F. Gurley was born about 1857 in Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Elisabeth C. Gurley was born on 17 May 1858 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Lucy Ann Gurley was born on 13 Oct 1859 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Samuel A. Gurley was born on 2 Jul 1864 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Aug 1865 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in 1865 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Samuel C. Gurley was born in Apr 1869 in Massachusetts, USA.

  3. 6.  Jonathan H. Fish was born on 17 Nov 1830 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (son of Isaac Fish and Sophronia Moulton); died about 1903 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Carpenter
    • Occupation: Laborer
    • Occupation: Shoemaker
    • Research Notes: Birth and second marriage records of daughter Ida give birthplace as North Andover.
    • Census: 1850, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1853, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: Feb 1857, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Jonathan married Mary C. Kimball on 28 Apr 1853 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Abram Kimball and Mahala Little) was born about 1835 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA; died on 16 Dec 1899 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary C. Kimball was born about 1835 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA (daughter of Abram Kimball and Mahala Little); died on 16 Dec 1899 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Disease of the liver
    • Research Notes: Marriage record of daughter Ida (to Foster Smith) gives birthplace as North Andover, Massachusetts. Kimball Family in America lists birth year as 1836.
    • Census: 1850, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: Apr 1853, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Residence: Feb 1857, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    1865 census notes that Mary could not read or write.

    Notes:

    Married by Wm. T. Briggs, Pastor of Cong. Church, N. Andover

    Children:
    1. Ella J. Fish was born about 1855 in Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Walter S. Fish was born about 1855 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Apr 1867 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. 3. Ida Frances Fish was born on 17 Feb 1857 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died before 1940.
    4. Harriet L. Fish was born about 1860 in Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.
    5. Arthur E. Fish was born in Jan 1865 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Sep 1908 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 11 Sep 1908 in Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. William J. Fish was born on 4 Feb 1868 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 13 Jul 1884 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    7. Warren M. Fish was born on 4 Apr 1871 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Jul 1871 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    8. Albert Carleton Fish was born on 2 Jun 1872 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    9. John K. Fish was born on 27 Jun 1874 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Sep 1910 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 25 Sep 1910 in Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Gurley was born on 11 Aug 1796 in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (son of William Gurley and Mary _____); died on 5 Sep 1873 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Sep 1873 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Farmer
    • Occupation: Laborer
    • Occupation: Works in match factory
    • Research Notes: A Mary Gurley (age 58, born in New Hampshire) appears in the household of William Gurley in the 1860 and 1870 census. She is listed as 46 in 1860 and 58 in 1870. It is not clear whether this is his daughter, a wife of his sons William or Richard, or his own second wife.
    • Census: 1855, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1860, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1870, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    William married Betsey Cross on 19 Sep 1817 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Betsey (daughter of Aaron Cross and Betsey _____) was born on 11 Feb 1786 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 Apr 1855 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Apr 1855 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Betsey Cross was born on 11 Feb 1786 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Aaron Cross and Betsey _____); died on 11 Apr 1855 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Apr 1855 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Lung fever
    • Research Notes: Death record for son Samuel Peabody lists Betsey’s birthplace as Danvers. 1910 census entry for her son Samuel lists her birthplace as New Hampshire as does the 1880 and 1900 census entries for her son Tobias.

    Children:
    1. William A. Gurley was born on 22 Dec 1817 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 22 May 1863 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, USA.
    2. Tobias Franklin Gurley was born on 17 May 1820 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 25 Jan 1902 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Richard Foster Gurley was born on 27 Feb 1823 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1890; was buried in 1890 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. 4. Samuel Peabody Gurley was born on 17 May 1825 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 29 Jan 1913 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 31 Jan 1913 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

  3. 10.  Michael Toomey was born in Ireland; died before Jun 1880.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: Marriage record of Ellen J. Toomey gives his name as “Cornelius Twomey.”

    Michael + Ellen _____. Ellen was born about 1801 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Ellen _____ was born about 1801 in Ireland.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Research Notes: Both parents born in Ireland.
    • Census: 1880, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Children:
    1. 5. Ellen Jane Toomey was born in Sep 1833 in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland; died on 24 Jan 1908 in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried on 26 Jan 1908 in Village Cemetery, Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

  5. 12.  Isaac Fish was born on 11 Jun 1802 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (son of Benjamin Fish, Jr. and Lydia Johnson); died on 22 Feb 1885 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Feb 1885 in Second Burying Ground, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Carpenter
    • Occupation: Laborer
    • Research Notes: Death record puts birth on 10 Jun 1792. There is an Abigail Meder (age 69) living in Isaac’s household in the 1850 census.
    • Census: 1850, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1865, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Far left front side of cemetery

    Isaac married Sophronia Moulton on 2 Nov 1826 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. Sophronia (daughter of Benjamin Moulton, Jr. and Mary Smith) was born in 1804 in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Aug 1841 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Aug 1841 in Second Burying Ground, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Sophronia Moulton was born in 1804 in Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (daughter of Benjamin Moulton, Jr. and Mary Smith); died on 10 Aug 1841 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Aug 1841 in Second Burying Ground, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Hemorrhage

    Children:
    1. Sophronia Fish was born on 19 Jan 1827 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Martha Ellen Fish was born on 21 May 1829 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 20 Jan 1830 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Jan 1830 in Second Burying Ground, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    3. 6. Jonathan H. Fish was born on 17 Nov 1830 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died about 1903 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    4. Andrew J. Fish was born on 9 Aug 1832 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Lucy A. Fish was born on 23 Aug 1834 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    6. Samuel A. Fish was born on 26 Mar 1837 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Feb 1920 in Somerville, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Feb 1920 in Ridgewood Cemetery, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    7. Sophia M. Fish was born on 14 May 1839 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

  7. 14.  Abram Kimball was born on 26 Jul 1807 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA (son of William Kimball and Elizabeth Pace); died on 28 Mar 1864 in Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Also Known As: Abraham
    • Occupation: Cordwainer, shoemaker
    • Research Notes: Name given as “Ephraim” in death record of daughter Mary. Birthplace given as Andover in death record of daughter Mary and in The Kimball Family in America. Kimball Family also gives death date as 8 March 1864.
    • Census: 1850, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1855, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1860, Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Abram + Mahala Little. Mahala (daughter of _____ Little and Sarah F. _____) was born on 20 Jan 1807 in Virginia, USA; died on 30 Sep 1880 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Mahala Little was born on 20 Jan 1807 in Virginia, USA (daughter of _____ Little and Sarah F. _____); died on 30 Sep 1880 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Cause of Death: Heart disease
    • Research Notes: The Kimball Family in America lists maiden name as Mitchell. Also lists birth date as 7 January 1807.
    • Census: 1850, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1855, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1860, Methuen, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    • Census: 1880, Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA

    Children:
    1. William F. Kimball was born about 1832 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Mar 1890.
    2. Ann E. Kimball was born about 1832 in Ohio, USA.
    3. Sarah F. Kimball was born about 1835 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA.
    4. 7. Mary C. Kimball was born about 1835 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA; died on 16 Dec 1899 in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    5. Ellen M. Kimball was born about 1840 in Ohio, USA.
    6. George W. Kimball was born about 1842 in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA; died on 14 Mar 1890 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
    7. John E. Kimball was born about 1845 in Ohio, USA.
    8. Nancy Ann Kimball was born about 1847 in Ohio, USA.
    9. Joseph E. Kimball was born about Feb 1850 in Massachusetts, USA.



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