Person:Festus Francis (1)

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m. 1 Apr 1772
  1. Festus S. Francis1775 - 1862
  • HFestus S. Francis1775 - 1862
  • WAbigail Hall1788 - 1875
m. 1 Dec 1808
  1. Mary Parks Francis1811 - 1895
  2. Lysander Manning Francis1815 -
Facts and Events
Name Festus S. Francis
Gender Male
Birth[1] 30 Mar 1775 Windham, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Residence? 3 Feb 1802 Dalton, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage 1 Dec 1808 Windsor, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Statesto Abigail Hall
Census? 1820 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Census? 1830 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Census[4] 1840 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Religion[5] 1847 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Statesjoined the Congregational Church as number 466, remaining a member until he died
Property? 1850 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United Stateshad property worth $,1000 according to the census
Residence? 1850 next door to their son Lysander's family and about five houses from their daughter's family
Other[6] 16 Aug 1850 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesA census was taken of his farm production
Census? 23 Aug 1850 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Census? 23 Jun 1860 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United States
Property? 23 Jun 1860 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesHad property valued at $3,000 (and personal property of $1,000) according to the census
Occupation? farmer
Death[2] 19 Sep 1862 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesCause: of old age
Burial[3] Aft 19 Sep 1862 Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts, United StatesHinsdale Cemetery
Other? Festus Francis died Sept 19 1862 aged 87 yrs Here lies our Husband Father friend His cares on earth are at an end He's gone to join the saints above In praise to God's eternal love (Gravestone)
References
  1. Festus, s. Manning & Sarah, b. Mar. 30, 1775; 2; 184 - Barbour Collection, also listed on 1860 census as having been born in Connecticut
  2. Commemoration of the centennial of the Congregational Church, Hinsdale, Mass . . . By Congregational Church (Hinsdale, Mass.)
  3. section 2
  4. appears from the census to have had some non white inhabitants as well as some black ones
  5. Commemoration of the centennial of the Congregational Church, Hinsdale, Mass ... By Congregational Church (Hinsdale, Mass.) NOTE: Since he did not have an L by his name, it means he was not admitted by letter of recommendation from another church
  6. line 22 Festus Francis Acres of lan: improved: 50 unimproved: 40 cash value of farm: 2000 Value of farming implements and machinery: 50 Horses: 1 Asses and Mules: 0 Milch cows: 4 Working oxen: 0 Other cattle: 2 sheep: 0 Swine: 1 Value of livestock: 176 Wheat, bushels of: 10 Rye, bushels of: 0 Indian Corn, bushels of: 50 Oats: 40 Rice: 0, Tobacco 0 - Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Hinsdale, Berkshire, Massachusetts; Archive Collection Number: T1204; Roll: 1; Page: 165; Line: 18; Schedule Type: Agriculture. Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 Record for Marshal Peirce Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880 Massachusetts > Agriculture > 1850 > Berkshire > Windsor > 4