Family:Albert Somes and Nellie Dodge (1)

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Marriage[1] 18 Apr 1878 Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine, United Statesby G W Christie, Minister
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1880 Census

In 1880, Albert and Nellie Somes, both age 27, live in Rollinsford, Strafford, New Hampshire. Albert is teaching school; Nellie is keeping house. Both are born in Maine, as were their parents. Living in the same building, tho a separate household, are Susan Morrison, age 48, a widow, and her children Frank, 22; Mary S, 19; Grace 12; and George, 10. The two youngest are attending school. Frank works in a mill (cotton?). Mary works in a factory (possibly shoe?).

1900 Census

In 1900, Albert and Nellie Somes live at 160 Harrison in Manchester (Ward 2), Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Albert is 46, born in Dec. 1853, and has been married for 22 years. He and his parents were born in Maine. Albert is a Principal in a High School, and has been employed all year. Their home is rented.

  • Nellie A Somes, Albert's wife, is noted as age 41, tho she was born in Apr of 1853. She has been married for 22 years and she and her father were born in Maine. Her mother was born in New York. Nellie has had 3 children; all are living with them.
  • Geo. F. Somes, son, was born June 1880 and is 19. He was born in New Hampshire and his parents were born in Maine. He is attending school.
  • Helen D Somes, daughter, was born April 1882 and is 18. She was born in New Hampshire and her parents were born in Maine. She is attending school.
  • Mary A Somes, daughter, was born Aug 1885 and is 14. She was born in Maine, as were her parents. She is attending school.

1910 Census

In 1910, Albert and Nellie Somes live in a rented home on Main Street in Ledyard Town, Aurora Village, Cayuga, New York. This census page is noted as pertaining to Wells College. Albert and Nellie have been married for 32 years. Albert is 56; Nellie is 55. Nellie has had 3 children; all are living. Albert is a teacher at a preparatory school. Both Albert and Nellie were born in Maine, as were their parents. Other household members are:

  • Mary A Somes, daughter, 25, born New Hampshire. She is not working, and is single.
  • Helen S Heath, daughter, 27, born New Hampshire. She is not working, and is widowed. Helen has had 2 children, both are living, tho only one is in the household.
  • Virginia Heath, granddaughter, 3, was born in New Hampshire, as were her parents.
  • LeRoy F Bliss, lodger, age 35, born Massachusetts, single, and a professor.
  • Warren R Reed, lodger, age 26, born in Massachusetts, single, and a professor.
  • Rose Murray, servant, age 21, born New York to Irish parents, single, and a chambermaid.
  • Jane Raye, servant, age 27, born in Massachusetts, single, and a waitress.
  • Emily Shank, servant, age 47, born in New York, single and the cook.
  • Carrie Lundgren, servant, age 37, born in Sweden, immigrated in 1891, single, and the laundress.
  • Donald Pratt, lodger, age 14, born in New York, attending school.
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  1. Albert Somes and Nellie A Dodge, in Wiscasset (Maine). Town Clerk. Town and vital records, 1739-1929. (Wiscasset, Maine)
    Online database, FamilySearch Record Search, Maine Marriages, 1771-1907, Accessed 3 Sep 2010.

    Groom's Name Albert Somes
    Bride's Name Nellie A. Dodge
    Marriage Date 18 Apr 1878
    Marriage Place Wiscasset, Lincoln, Maine
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number M52118-2
    System Origin Maine-EASy
    Source Film Number 12310

  2.   Somes, Albert, in Strafford, New Hampshire, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (1880)
    Census Place: Rollinsford, Strafford, New Hampshire; Roll: 769; Family History Film: 1254769; Page: 298B; Enumeration District: 258; Image: 0597., 1880.

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  3.   Somes, Albert, in Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule
    Census Place: Manchester Ward 2, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: T623_ 947; Page: 28B; Enumeration District: 93., 1900.

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  4.   Somes, Albert, in Cayuga, New York, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (1910)
    Census Place: Ledyard, Cayuga, New York; Roll: T624_927; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0045; Image: 1179; FHL Number: 1374940., 1910.

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