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Park Eloise Alfreda [Female] b. 27 JAN 1912 Wilmington, Middlesex Co., MA - d. 7 JUL 1993 Reno, Starks Co., NV

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about Eloise P. Parisiabout Eloise P. Parisi
Name: Eloise P. ParisiName: Eloise P. Parisi
SSN: 028-03-9262SSN: 028-03-9262
Last Residence: 89512 Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States of AmericaLast Residence: 89512 Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States of America
Born: 27 Jan 1912Born: 27 Jan 1912
Died: Jul 1993Died: Jul 1993
State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951 )

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Shorey Elvira Stanley [Female] b. 8 MAY 1833 Industry, Franklin, Maine - d. 1897 New York, New York

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registered at a bording house with her daughter, Ellaregistered at a bording house with her daughter, Ella
Greenwood CemeteryGreenwood Cemetery
From “A History of the town of Industry, Maine”: “Both Mr. and M rs. StudlFrom “A History of the town of Industry, Maine”: “Both Mr. and M rs. Studley were valued members of Dr. Crosby’s Church... Mrs. S tudley still resides in New York City.” This book was printed i n 1893.

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Studley Harvey [Male] b. 4 SEP 1789 Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts - d. BEF 1832

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He is not mentioned as one of the surviving children in Groton during tHe is not mentioned as one of the surviving children in Groton during the Revolution” nor on the pension records of his father, Consider.

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Studley b. BEF 1900 - d. BEF 1900

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1900 US Federal Census for Islip, Suffold, New York states tha t Mary C [S1900 US Federal Census for Islip, Suffold, New York states tha t Mary C [Spaulding] Studely [sic Studley] has born two children , but only Barrett is living.

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Brown Frederic Dill [Male] b. 27 MAY 1878 Porterville, Wisconsin - d. 1 NOV 1956 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

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Lot 244 Section 30 Grave 3Lot 244 Section 30 Grave 3
Fred Brown learned blacksmithing (somewhere) before he went to C orneFred Brown learned blacksmithing (somewhere) before he went to C ornell to get a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Fred Brown was the project engineer for the Selby Street Tunnel , St PauFred Brown was the project engineer for the Selby Street Tunnel , St Paul, Minnesota. This work was done for the Twin City Rapi d Transit Company. Construction of the tunnel started in 1906. T his family story is confirmed by the 1908 Davison’s Minneapoli s Directory which shows him employed as an electrical engineer f or the TCRT Co at 3711 Nicollet Av.

Frederic and Christine married in September, 1908 in St Paul, R amsey MinFrederic and Christine married in September, 1908 in St Paul, R amsey Minnesota and their daughter Frederica was born there on 1 2 April 1909. By the end of that year, the Brown family had move d to Fargo, North Dakota as published in the Coe College Cosmo s for 5 Nov 1909 p. 18:
"Mrs. Frederick Brown, formerly Miss Christine McCaslin, '03, i s now livi"Mrs. Frederick Brown, formerly Miss Christine McCaslin, '03, i s now living in Fargo, N. Dak., where her husband is installin g a waterworks system." This is a job assignment that no one i n the family remembered.

The 1910 census shows that the Brown family has moved again as F red (aThe 1910 census shows that the Brown family has moved again as F red (age 31, engineer for the Aberdeen street railway) living a t 215 Tenth Avenue SE (illegible handwriting, could be SW), in t he Third Ward Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota.

In 1920, Fred and family were living at 708 Iowa Avenue SE in Hu ron, BeadIn 1920, Fred and family were living at 708 Iowa Avenue SE in Hu ron, Beadle, South Dakota, having moved there before 1915 when J im was born there. He is an electrial engineer for Huron Ligh t & Power Company. This information is confirmed by Fred’s WWI D raft Registration Card dated 12 Sep 1918. His physical descripti on on the card was medium height and build with blue eyes and li ght hair.

According to Frederica Brown’s photograph album, “Pictures tel l the storyAccording to Frederica Brown’s photograph album, “Pictures tel l the story”, the family was still in Huron in 1921, but, by 192 3, they’d moved to Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin where Fredd ie and, possibly, Betty graduated from High School. The next mov e was to Portland, Oregon in January, 1927 where the family live d at 427 E 48th Street N. from January to April. They then move d to a larger house at 632 E. 38th Street N. I’m not sure when F red came back to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Family stories say tha t he worked on the Foshay Tower which started construction in 19 27. The rest of the family seems to have remained in Oregon thro ugh 1929, as Jim attended U.S. Grant High School in Portland whe re he was in the band, Marian gave a recital in May and Frederic a attended Willamette University in Salem, her freshman year. Fa mily story is that Fred quit working on the Foshay Tower becaus e he couldn’t stomach Foshay’s questionable business practices , rather like those of Enron. By 1930, Fred and family are reuni ted as the April 10th census shows them living at 625-8th Avenu e SE, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. He is an electrical engi neer in a factory.

In the mid-1930’s, all of the family was living in the house a t 1122 OlivIn the mid-1930’s, all of the family was living in the house a t 1122 Oliver Ave N, Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota. My memor y of that household is confirmed by the family photo album.

By the early 1940’s, Fred and Christine have had all the childre n move oBy the early 1940’s, Fred and Christine have had all the childre n move out and are living on Cahill Road in Edina in the upstair s of a farmhouse. They eventually bought land in the area and bu ilt a small house where they lived for the rest of their lives . During World War II, Fred worked at Savage, Minnesota on the M innesota River, building ship hulls that were floated down the M innesota and Mississippi Rivers to be fitted in New Orleans. Aft er the war, Fred worked for Dunwoody Institute teaching blacksmi thing until his retirement in 1954.

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McCaslin Christine [Female] b. 28 MAY 1881 Muncie, Indiana - d. 29 MAR 1958 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

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received a Bachelor of Arts degreereceived a Bachelor of Arts degree
Died at daughter’s home (Fredica Brown Bishop), 2802 W 40th Stre et, of liDied at daughter’s home (Fredica Brown Bishop), 2802 W 40th Stre et, of liver cancer.
Lot 224 Section 30 Grave 4Lot 224 Section 30 Grave 4
From the Coe College Cosmos for 5 Nov 1909 p. 18:From the Coe College Cosmos for 5 Nov 1909 p. 18:
"Mrs. Frederick Brown, formerly Miss Christine McCaslin, '03, i s now livi"Mrs. Frederick Brown, formerly Miss Christine McCaslin, '03, i s now living in Fargo, N. Dak., where her husband is installin g a waterworks system."

Christine was an active member of Andrew Presbyterian Church (4t h StreChristine was an active member of Andrew Presbyterian Church (4t h Street SE and 8th Avenue SE) in 1932 as the Missionary Societ y secretary of literature. She was not the only one in the famil y active in the church as Frederica was Wilma Eutis Guild Secret ary, Elizabeth was Sunday School Secretary and James was Sunda y School treasurer. Although it is not mentioned in this pamphet , Christine was the organist for a number of years. The church i s now gone. It had a wall collapse in 2002 and was demolished. T his was the place where I sat at my grandmother's feet in the di mness of choir loft while she practiced the organ. I was age 3 o r so, old enough to know that this was a special treat and tha t I had to be very good to have it happen again. The church ha d a special smell compounded of old hymn books, furniture polis h and dust, a very churchly and holy odor. I would watch the dus t motes in the streaks of light from the stained glass windows , my grandmother's feet playing the pedal tones, and the light f rom the organ music lamp on her face. Her music took up all th e echoing vaulted space. She was so intent on the music, Bach fu gues for the recessional I think now, that I was quiet as a chur ch mouse. Sometimes, as a special treat when she was through pra cticing, Gram would let me play the foot pedals by pressing the m with my hands. It made a glorious echoing noise. And now it i s gone...

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Brown Elizabeth Studley [Female] b. 29 DEC 1910 Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota - d. 30 MAR 1967 East Providence, Rhode Island

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Died of mestastisized breast cancer.Died of mestastisized breast cancer.

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Brown Marian Mower [Female] b. 5 FEB 1913 Aberdeen, Brown, South Dakota - d. 20 SEP 1990 Austin, Texas

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Died due to cancer and other conditions.Died due to cancer and other conditions.

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Brown James McCaslin [Male] b. 19 MAY 1915 Huron, Beadle, South Dakota - d. 3 AUG 2006 Wasilla, Matanuska Susitna, Alaska

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Legendary Iditarod Photographer PassesLegendary Iditarod Photographer Passes

The IDITAROD Sled Dog Race has lost a very talented and dedicate d frienThe IDITAROD Sled Dog Race has lost a very talented and dedicate d friend. On August 3rd, Jim Brown passed away in Palmer, Alask a at the age of 91. Jim was described as a consummate photograp her who shared his love for the “Last Great Race on Earth” and s hear beauty of the Iditarod Trail with millions of race fans fro m around the world.

Today, we mourn the loss of one of Alaska’s legendary photograph ers.Today, we mourn the loss of one of Alaska’s legendary photograph ers.

Biography written by James and Fred BrownBiography written by James and Fred Brown
Celebrated Alaska photographer James M. Brown died in his slee p on AuguCelebrated Alaska photographer James M. Brown died in his slee p on August 3 in Palmer, Alaska. He was 91. Brown was born in Hu ron, South Dakota, the fourth of four children, to Christine McC aslin and Frederic Dill Brown. Dubbed the “lead dog of Iditaro d photographers” by the Anchorage Times, Brown was also a musici an and railroader. He graduated from Minneapolis’ John Marshal l High School in 1933, while already working in the photograph y department of the Minneapolis Star. He was learning photograph y during a time before film, when a separate plate and flash bul b were used for every shot.

In the 1950s Brown became official photographer for the Alaska D og MusherIn the 1950s Brown became official photographer for the Alaska D og Mushers’ Association in Fairbanks, sometimes assisted by on e of his sons. In 1977 Joe Redington asked Brown to be officia l photographer for the Iditarod Trail Race, and he agreed, and c ontinued photographing Iditarod events through 2000 sometimes as sisted by son Jim or a granddaughter or two. Brown welcomed Jef f Schultz to the Iditarod photo coverage, and eventually Brown t ook black-and-white photos and Schultz did the color photos. Aft er the 1993 Iditarod race Brown was presented with the Spirit o f the Iditarod award, in acknowledgement of his extensive contri butions of time and of his massive experience in photography.

Brown’s interests in photography sometimes involved his music. H e photogrBrown’s interests in photography sometimes involved his music. H e photographed musicians in Fairbanks from the 40s to the 90s, i ncluding photographing participants at the annual Fairbanks Summ er Arts Festivals (including major artists), as well as entire e nsembles.

In 1933-1935 Brown studied flute at the McPhail School of Musi c and attenIn 1933-1935 Brown studied flute at the McPhail School of Musi c and attended the University of Minnesota, and performed in sum mer concerts of the Minneapolis Symphony. In those lean years Br own sometimes found radio music jobs for himself and friends, in cluding Perry and Buzz Como, and the Andrews Sisters. Buzz mad e the mistake of introducing his girlfriend Alvi Ojennus to Brow n, who then married her in 1937.

Jobs were scarce, so Brown and a friend relied on a coin-flip b y Brown, wJobs were scarce, so Brown and a friend relied on a coin-flip b y Brown, which came up tails, so they both decided to find wor k in Alaska rather than Australia, while Brown assured his wif e Alvi that he would send for her and her first son Jim Jr., bor n in 1938.

The elder Jim Brown then shipped steerage on Alaska Steamship li nes, arriThe elder Jim Brown then shipped steerage on Alaska Steamship li nes, arriving in Anchorage in 1939. He secured work in 1940 a s a section gang hand on the Alaska Railroad, and then sent fo r Alvi and Jim, Jr. When the war broke out, he worked as enginee r and conductor for the Army at Fort Richardson, and then return ed to the “Alaska Railroad proper” as he called it. Over 25 year s he worked his way up, from cook to section man to brakeman, co nductor and then Yardmaster in Fairbanks. While a yardmaster h e lead a fight to keep union status for yardmasters in the Fairb anks yard: he maintained his membership in what was then the Bro therhood of Railroad Trainmen. As a union member, he frequentl y represented railroad workers (at their request) in disciplinar y matters and grievances.

When Brown retired he was asked which trainmen would be the bett er yardmaWhen Brown retired he was asked which trainmen would be the bett er yardmasters. The men he indicated ran the Fairbanks yard fo r many years thereafter: he had trained both of them.

Family memories range from a summer spent living in a boxcar i n Curry wiFamily memories range from a summer spent living in a boxcar i n Curry with his wife and two small sons to a few years later sh oving those same sons away from their model train to work out sw itching problems with his yard crew.

Along the way Jim Brown or his progeny were involved in foundin g the FairAlong the way Jim Brown or his progeny were involved in foundin g the Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra, the Fairbanks Light Opera Th eater; the Anchorage Community Concert Band, the Wasilla Communi ty band, the Fairbanks Community Band, and the Front Row Seats B and.

For 20 years Jim was a member of the College of Fellows of the U niversiFor 20 years Jim was a member of the College of Fellows of the U niversity of Alaska; for 70 years, a Democrat; for 25 years a ca ncer survivor. He gave pep talks to colostomy patients on thing s still possible in life.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife Alvi and his sisters Frede rica BishJim was preceded in death by his wife Alvi and his sisters Frede rica Bishop, Marion Lenhart, and Elizabeth Chase. He is survive d by his sons Jim and Fred Brown, daughters-in-law Dean, Helen a nd Gladys Brown; granddaughters and spouses Robin and Paul Reind l, and Shelly Brown and George Hearin, and eight nephews and nie ces and their children.

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McCaslin David Serril [Male] b. 24 MAY 1853 Oskaloosa, Iowa - d. 9 MAY 1921 Decatur, Macon, Illinois

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also given as Mahasha County, Indiana, Scott, Indianaalso given as Mahasha County, Indiana, Scott, Indiana
Section K, lot 372, grave 3Section K, lot 372, grave 3
David Serril McCaslin graduated with a Batchelor of Arts from Ha nover ColDavid Serril McCaslin graduated with a Batchelor of Arts from Ha nover College, Hanover, Indiana in 1875.

In 1878, David Serril McCaslin graduated from Union Theologica l SeminarIn 1878, David Serril McCaslin graduated from Union Theologica l Seminary, New York, New York , he and Harriette Studley were m arried 2 October, and he was ordained , making this a very event ful year.

In 1884, he was a minister in Pullman and Roseland, Cook County , IllinoiIn 1884, he was a minister in Pullman and Roseland, Cook County , Illinois. From the “The History of Roseland, Cook County, Ill inois” - “The Presbyterians hold meetings in Van der Syde Hall , where at there is an average attendance of about sixty. Rev. D avid S. McCaslin, of Pullman, supplies the pulpit by their reque st. This gentleman also leads a Bible class in the Union Sunday- School. This Sunday-School was organized May 26, 1883, by J. M . Lane, president, and has a large and interested attendance.”

In 1889 and 1890, David Serril McCaslin was a minister in Huron , South DaIn 1889 and 1890, David Serril McCaslin was a minister in Huron , South Dakota and a frequent preacher at services in Mitchell , South Dakota as shown by articles in the Mitchell Daily Republ ican. He is described as an inspiring and rousing speaker. He al so published information on the aquifer, the first piece of info rmation that I have found which validates the family story tha t he was a naturalist as well as minister.

1896 to 1899 David Serril was the minister of Westminster Presby terian Ch1896 to 1899 David Serril was the minister of Westminster Presby terian Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa

1900 US Federal Census for 5th Ward of Cedar Rapids, Linn County , Iowa sh1900 US Federal Census for 5th Ward of Cedar Rapids, Linn County , Iowa shows David Serril McCaslin (47), his wife Harriette (43 ) and his daughters, Christine (19) and Vida (14) living at 31 2 North 16th Street in a rented house. David and Harriette hav e been married for 22 years. He is a clergyman, and both of hi s daughters are listed as students. They are attending Coe Colle ge.

1910 US Federal Census for 11th Ward pf St Paul, Ramsey County , Minneso1910 US Federal Census for 11th Ward pf St Paul, Ramsey County , Minnesota shows Dave Serril McCaslin (57), his wife, Harriett e B (58) and his daughter, Davida (24) living at 2024 Selby Ave nue. David and Harriette have been married for 31 [sic] years. H e is a clergyman and Davida is a teacher.

"Decatur Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) 10 May 1921"Decatur Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) 10 May 1921
David M'Caslin Dies SuddenlyDavid M'Caslin Dies Suddenly

Rev. David McCaslin, retired Presbyterian minister, died suddenl y at 6 o'Rev. David McCaslin, retired Presbyterian minister, died suddenl y at 6 o'clock Monday evening at the family residence, 668 Sout h Haworth avenue[sic]. He would have been sixty-eight years ol d May 25th. His death was caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. McC aslin was sitting at the dinner table when the attack came and d ied before a physician could reach the house.

Rev. David McCaslin after many years of service as a Presbyteria n ministRev. David McCaslin after many years of service as a Presbyteria n minister retired last fall and came to Decatur to make his hom e. He gained a large acquaintanceship and made many friends duri ng his short residence in Decatur and was often called upon to s upply pulpits in the neighborhood. Several times he conducte d a series of meetings in various churches.

Rev. Mr. McCaslin was graduated from Hanover college[sic] in 187 6 [sicRev. Mr. McCaslin was graduated from Hanover college[sic] in 187 6 [sic]. His first pastorate was at Muncie,Ind. In later years h e had charge in Minneapolis, St Paul, and in Cedar Rapids, Ia. H e is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet McCaslin, and two daught ers, Miss Davida McCaslin of Decatur and Mrs. Frederic Brown o f Huron, S.D. He also leaves a brother, Dr. Ezra McCaslin, of De troit, Mich. Arrangements for the funeral await the arrival of t he daughter and the brother."

“Decatur Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) 10 May 1921“Decatur Daily Review (Decatur, Illinois) 10 May 1921
Dr D.M. [sic] McCaslinDr D.M. [sic] McCaslin
The funeral of Dr. D.S. McCaslin will be held at 3:30 o’clock Th ursday afThe funeral of Dr. D.S. McCaslin will be held at 3:30 o’clock Th ursday afternoon at the residence, 668 South Haworth avenue[sic] . Friends are invited, but are requested not to send flowers. Th e internment will be in Fairlawn cemetery. The burial service wi ll be private. Mrs. Frederick [sic] Brown, the daughter, has sen t word from Huron, S.D. that she will arrive in Decatur in tim e for the funeral.”
Transcribed by Lois JohnsonTranscribed by Lois Johnson

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Studley Harriette Barrett [Female] b. 16 AUG 1856 Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts - d. 7 SEP 1931 Decatur, Macon, Illinois

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Section K, lot 372, grave 2Section K, lot 372, grave 2
Merrill’s History of Acworth has Harriette as the daughter of El vira ShorMerrill’s History of Acworth has Harriette as the daughter of El vira Shorey Studley, which is incorrect. She is the daughter o f Hiram Studley's first marriage to Mary Abby Chesley

It’s interesting that Harriette is named after her stepmother’ s sister, HIt’s interesting that Harriette is named after her stepmother’ s sister, Harriette Shorey Barrett, rather than anyone in the St udley or Chesley line. Her half-brother, George Barrett Studle y is named after Harriette’s husband, George Barrett. They Barre tts were very well to do people and apparently quite close to Hi ram and Elvira, as George Barrett’s funeral was held at Hiram’ s apartment.

1900 US Federal Census for 5th Ward of Cedar Rapids, Linn County , Iowa sh1900 US Federal Census for 5th Ward of Cedar Rapids, Linn County , Iowa shows David Serril McCaslin (47), his wife Harriette (43 ) and his daughters, Christine (19) and Vida (14) living at 31 2 North 16th Street in a rented house. David and Harriette hav e been married for 22 years. He is a clergyman, and both of hi s daughters are listed as students. They are attending Coe Colle ge.

1910 US Federal Census for 11th Ward of St Paul, Ramsey County , Minneso1910 US Federal Census for 11th Ward of St Paul, Ramsey County , Minnesota shows David Serril McCaslin (57), his wife, Harriett e B (58) and his daughter, Davida (24) living at 2024 (?) Selb y Avenue. David and Harriette have been married for 31 (sic) yea rs. He is a clergyman and Davida is a teacher.

Before 2 December 1920, the McCaslins are living in Decatur, Mac on CountBefore 2 December 1920, the McCaslins are living in Decatur, Mac on County, Illinois, as an articel on page 13 of the Decatur Dai ly Review for that day states, “The monthly meeting ot the Firs t Presbyterian Church will be held Friday afternoon at 2:30. Mrs . Charles Faught will lead the devotions and Mrs. David McCasli n will have charge of the program. Mrs. Henry Baker and Mrs. Hen ry N Hansen will be the hostesses.”

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McCaslin Davida [Female] b. 4 OCT 1885 Pullman, Illinois - d. 2 MAR 1963 Decatur, Macon, Illinois

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received a Bachelor of Arts degreereceived a Bachelor of Arts degree
received a Master of Arts degreereceived a Master of Arts degree
In 1910, the US Federal Census for 11th Ward, St Paul, Minnesota , DaviIn 1910, the US Federal Census for 11th Ward, St Paul, Minnesota , Davida is living with her parents at 2024 Selby Avenue. She wa s a teacher at a “Private University”.

The 1920 US Federal Census found Davida at Millikin University i n DecatuThe 1920 US Federal Census found Davida at Millikin University i n Decatur, Illinois, where she was a teacher.

DAVIDA McCASLINDAVIDA McCASLIN
PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ENGLISHPROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ENGLISH
MILLIKIN UNIVERSITYMILLIKIN UNIVERSITY
DECATUR, ILLINOISDECATUR, ILLINOIS

Professor Davida McCaslin was selected as a charter member of th e MillikProfessor Davida McCaslin was selected as a charter member of th e Millikin Medallion Society, which was established during Milli kin’s Centennial celebration (2001-2003) to honor the 100 most i nfluential persons during Millikin’s first 100 years who, at th e time of the celebration, were deceased. The Centennial websit e includes the following information:
Davida McCaslin began her tenure at Millikin as an English teach er in 190Davida McCaslin began her tenure at Millikin as an English teach er in 1907, serving until her retirement in 1952. She served a s chairman of the English department from 1925-1941, and receive d an honorary degree in 1953. She wrote several books, includin g Reaching Other Minds, Amateur Writing, and a novel, Bold Water . She also organized the Town & Gown Players in the 1930s.
For more information about the criteria used to select the Medal lion SociFor more information about the criteria used to select the Medal lion Society honorees, see: http://www.millikin.edu/centennial/n otables/index.html. For information about the other 99 members o f the charter class, see: http://www.millikin.edu/centennial/not ables/charter.html.

The following tidbits are found in the book Millikin University : The FirThe following tidbits are found in the book Millikin University : The First 100 Years by Gerald & Barbara Redford, published b y Millikin University in 2001:

Professor McCaslin was secretary of the Faculty Council from 192 9 until 1Professor McCaslin was secretary of the Faculty Council from 192 9 until 1952 (p. 47).
She was one of eight editors of the first issue of the Alumni Jo urnal, whShe was one of eight editors of the first issue of the Alumni Jo urnal, which was published “quarterly in 1920 and continued fo r about five years with highly favorable reviews” (p. 66).
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the institution in 1926, Pr ofessor MTo celebrate the 25th anniversary of the institution in 1926, Pr ofessor McCaslin and two other women wrote a musical pageant i n verse which was performed by faculty and students. Entitled “A lma Mater,” it included “an elaborate set with a medieval them e and the lighting of 25 candles” (p. 94).
The board of directors approved emeritus status for Professor Mc CaslThe board of directors approved emeritus status for Professor Mc Caslin at its meeting on December 10, 1951 (p. 144).

Upon her retirement in 1952, a scholarship in her honor was star ted by alUpon her retirement in 1952, a scholarship in her honor was star ted by alumni of the university. It has received gifts totalin g more than $27,000, including a $10,000 bequest in 2002 from th e estate of a woman from the class of 1935 who had studied unde r Professor McCaslin. Each year a junior or senior English majo r receives the Davida McCaslin scholarship. The scholarship wil l continue in perpetuity, as only a portion of the principal o f the endowment is used each year, as determined by the board o f trustees.

The summer 2001 issue of the Millikin Quarterly, Millikin’s alum ni magaziThe summer 2001 issue of the Millikin Quarterly, Millikin’s alum ni magazine, included a “salute to Millikin’s teaching excellenc e.” Alumni were asked to write in about their remembrances of th e teachers who helped shape their lives. The following are the t wo tributes written about Professor McCaslin:

Many years ago, I sat in Miss Davida McCaslin’s poetry class. Sh e read poMany years ago, I sat in Miss Davida McCaslin’s poetry class. Sh e read poetry so beautifully that I have never forgotten the won derful experience.

She was a small lady with a very pleasant speaking voice. She in spirShe was a small lady with a very pleasant speaking voice. She in spired me and made me see the beauty in poetry. I would never ha ve missed a single class.

As I am now in the zenith of my life, I still look back on the s pecial tiAs I am now in the zenith of my life, I still look back on the s pecial times in Miss McCaslin's class. She injected beauty, th e desire to read poetry and the zest for living into my life. Th rough the years, these are the things which have been importan t to me.
Mary Crossman Carroll '43, Tuscola, IllMary Crossman Carroll '43, Tuscola, Ill


Her memory is special to me because of one great lesson she taug ht: "An iHer memory is special to me because of one great lesson she taug ht: "An idea is only as good as your ability to express it."

Davida McCaslin was my freshman English professor. The lessons o f her booDavida McCaslin was my freshman English professor. The lessons o f her book, "Reaching Other Minds," have been a staple in my pro fessional life as a teacher and as a fundraiser.

In both I dealt with expressing the intangible in speaking and i n writingIn both I dealt with expressing the intangible in speaking and i n writing-selling dreams, if you please. Always I asked myself , "Will my expression reach other minds?" And always, of course , I thought of her kindly! Ken Merwin '54, Green Lake, Wis.

Prepared for: Lois Johnson, great-niece of subjectPrepared for: Lois Johnson, great-niece of subject
Date of request: February 21, 2006Date of request: February 21, 2006
Research dates: March 28-29, 2006Research dates: March 28-29, 2006
Researcher: Carol SampsonResearcher: Carol Sampson
Millikin UniversityMillikin University
Decatur, IllinoisDecatur, Illinois

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Studley Hiram [Male] b. 10 APR 1826 Acworth, Sullivan, New Hampshire - d. 13 JUN 1874 New York, New York

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1870 census gives Hiram’s birthplace as Connecticutt, 1900 censu s gives H1870 census gives Hiram’s birthplace as Connecticutt, 1900 censu s gives Harriette’s father, Hiram’s birth place as Vermont
1870 New York City census gives occupation as “keeps livery stab le”,1870 New York City census gives occupation as “keeps livery stab le”,
Greenwood CemeteryGreenwood Cemetery
According to “Portrait and Biographical Record of Suffolk Count y (Long IsAccording to “Portrait and Biographical Record of Suffolk Count y (Long Island) New York”, Hiram first worked for the Adams Expr ess company and later founded the New York Transfer Company, whi ch at the time of his death in 1874 had the contract for all rai lroad and steamboat business along the Hudson River. This compan y also had contracts to carry mail between the depot and the pos t office as well as a customs house contract. His obit says “ST UDLEY.-On Saturday, June 13, 1874, at his late residence, No. 11 6 East 30th st., Hiram Studley, of Studley’s Express, aged 50 Ye ars. Notice of funeral hereafter.” Note that this information do es not quite match the bit of puffery (above) contributed to a v anity press publication by his son about 15 years after his fath er’s death.

From “A History of the town of Industry, Maine”: “Mr. Studley, i n compaFrom “A History of the town of Industry, Maine”: “Mr. Studley, i n company with his brother, Warren, first introduced the check s ystem for railroads and steamers. Both Mr. and Mrs. Studley wer e valued members of Dr. Crosby’s Church.

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Chesley Mary Abigail (Abby) [Female] b. ABT 10 JUL 1828 Madbury, New Hampshire - d. 10 SEP 1856 Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts

[Consider Studley.FTW]

This birthplace is from her death certificate and is probably th e correThis birthplace is from her death certificate and is probably th e correct one. Family records give her birthplace as Augusta, Ma ine as does the1900 census data for Harriette which gives her mo ther’s birth place as Maine. However, the 1910 census gives it a s Massachusetts.
Family records give 16 Aug 1856 as death date, which is the dat e of her dFamily records give 16 Aug 1856 as death date, which is the dat e of her daughter's birth. Death certificate says died of childb ed fever and her first name is spelled Mary Abbie in the Massach usetts Vital Records
Spelled Mary Abbie in Massachusetts Vital RecordsSpelled Mary Abbie in Massachusetts Vital Records
Birthdate is estimated from Massachusetts Vital Records which gi ves her aBirthdate is estimated from Massachusetts Vital Records which gi ves her age at death as 28 years and 2 months

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Studley Oliver [Male] b. 17 AUG 1787 Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts - d. 17 MAY 1851 Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts

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Died of DropsyDied of Dropsy
In the 1820 Census, Oliver was living in Acworth, Cheshire, New HampshiIn the 1820 Census, Oliver was living in Acworth, Cheshire, New Hampshire with two males under 10, one male 26-45 (himself), two females under 10, one female 16-26, and two females 26-45 (one is his wife, Elizabeth). It looks as if the Commercial column is checked, if that is what is written there; he definitely is not in the Agricultural column.

In the 1830 US Acworth, New Hampshire census, Oliver Studley had the folloIn the 1830 US Acworth, New Hampshire census, Oliver Studley had the following: two males between 5 and 10 (Hiram is one of them), one male between 10 and 15, one male between 15 and 20, one male between 40 and 50 (himself), two females under 5 years of age, one female between 5 and 10, two females between 10 and 15, and one female between 40 and 50 (his wife, Elizabeth).

In the 1840 US Acworth, New Hampshire census, Oliver Studley had the folloIn the 1840 US Acworth, New Hampshire census, Oliver Studley had the following: two males between 15 and 20 (Hiram is one of them), one male between 50 and 60 (himself), two females between 10 and 15, one female between 15 and 20, one female between 50 and 60 (his wife, Elizabeth), and one female between 80 and 90 (who might be his mother-in-law, Elisabeth Goold,as his own mother is living in Groton with his sister)

In the 1850 Federal Census (17 Aug 1850), Oliver and his wife, ElizabetIn the 1850 Federal Census (17 Aug 1850), Oliver and his wife, Elizabeth, have moved to Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts. His occupation is given as farmer, and there is a 6 year-old living with or visiting them, George R. (a grandson).


Oliver Studley born in Wrentham, Mass, 1787, married Elizabeth Goold, daugOliver Studley born in Wrentham, Mass, 1787, married Elizabeth Goold, daughter of William Goold of Reading, Mass. Settled in Ackworth N.H. in 1815; removed to Lancaster Massachsetts in 1843 ; was a deacon in Congregational church in Acworth. He was a useful man: his influence, especially on the young, was strong and promotive of religion and good morals.

My grandmother’s statement about Oliver Studley seems to have been copiMy grandmother’s statement about Oliver Studley seems to have been copied almost verbatum from the History of Acworth by Rev . J.L. Merrill.

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Gould Elisabeth [Female] b. 28 MAR 1785 Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts - d. 2 OCT 1853 Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts

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Her name is spelled Elisabeth GouldHer name is spelled Elisabeth Gould
Died of consumption, also given as 5 Oct 1853Died of consumption, also given as 5 Oct 1853
Name also recorded as Goold.Name also recorded as Goold.

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Studley Consider Lieut. [Male] b. 2 NOV 1760 Cumberland, Providence, Rhode Island - d. 28 DEC 1832 Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts

[Consider Studley.FTW]

Last name is spelled StudlyLast name is spelled Studly
First name is spelled Cnsider by the census transcriberFirst name is spelled Cnsider by the census transcriber
Consider Studley served in the Revolutionary War as:Consider Studley served in the Revolutionary War as:
Private - tenth regiment of the Mass. Militia, Col. Benjamin Tup per and CPrivate - tenth regiment of the Mass. Militia, Col. Benjamin Tup per and Capt. Othnial Taylor's company. Service from July 1, 178 1. Promoted to Corporal Sept 1, 1781 and appears with said ran k six months. Reported discharged July 1, 1782. He also serve d under Lieut. Jackson. This record may be found in the Revoluti onary Rolls and Records at the Mass. State House, Vol. 60, p . 19, and Vol 15, p. 214, "Mass. Soldiers and Sailors". His pens ion number was W15399.

This line has been established by the Daughters of the America n RevolutiThis line has been established by the Daughters of the America n Revolution and may be found under the name of Frederica Brow n Bishop and Christine McCaslin Brown.

Studley was also spelled Studly.Volume 15Studley was also spelled Studly.Volume 15
page 214page 214
Studley, Consider.Private, Capt. Job Knap's co., Col. Job Cushing's regtStudley, Consider.Private, Capt. Job Knap's co., Col. Job Cushing's regt.; marched Aug. 17, 1777; joined company Sept. 15, 1777; discharged Oct. 1, 1777; service, 1 mo. 23 days, at the Northward, including 8 days (160 miles) travel home; roll sworn to in Worcester Co.; also, Capt. Edward Seagrave's co., Col. Wade's regt.; enlisted June 19, 1778; discharged July 12, 1778; service, 26 days, at Rhode Island; company raised for 21 days service; roll dated Uxbridge.

Volume 15Volume 15
page 214page 214
Studley, Consider.Descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the ContinenStudley, Consider.Descriptive list of men raised to reinforce the Continental Army for the term of 6 months, agreeable to resolve of June 5, 1780, returned as received of Justin Ely, Commissioner, by Brig. Gen. John Glover, at Springfield, July 9, 1780; age, 19 yrs.; stature, 5 ft. 8 in.; complexion, light; engaged for town of Wrentham; arrived at Springfield July 8, 1780; marched to camp July 9, 1780, under command of Lieut. Jackson, of the artillery; also, pay roll for 6 months men who marched from the town of Wrentham to serve in the Continental Army during 1780; enlisted June 13, 1780; discharged Dec. 26, 1780; service, 6 mos. 14 days, including travel (220 miles) home; also, Private, Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regt.; service from July 1, 1781, to date of discharge, July 1, 1782, 12 mos.; reported promoted to Corporal Sept. 1, 1781; also, Private, Capt. Samuel Fisher's co., Col. Turner's regt.; treasury pay roll, dated March 26, 1783.

Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 VolMassachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vols.
Volume 15Volume 15
page 216page 216
Studly, Consider.Private, Capt. Caleb Whiting's co., Col. Benjamin HawesStudly, Consider.Private, Capt. Caleb Whiting's co., Col. Benjamin Hawes's regt.; entered service July 30, 1778; discharged Sept. 12, 1778; service, 1 mo. 15 days, on expedition to Rhode Island.

Volume 15Volume 15
page 217page 217
Studly, Consider.Capt. Samuel Fisher's co.; marched March 3, 1781; discharStudly, Consider.Capt. Samuel Fisher's co.; marched March 3, 1781; discharged March 17, 1781; service, 15 days; company detached from 4th Suffolk Co. regt. by order of His Excellency John Hancock for service on a 40 days expedition [p.217] to Rhode Island under Maj. Gen. Lincoln [see Consider Stanley]; also, list of men raised in Suffolk Co. for Continental service, agreeable to resolve of Dec. 2, 1780; engaged for town of Wrentham; engaged July 5, 1781.

Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vol Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vols. Volume 14 page 826
Stanley, Consider. Private, Capt. Samuel Fisher's co.; treasury pay roll dStanley, Consider. Private, Capt. Samuel Fisher's co.; treasury pay roll dated March 26, 1783. [See Consider Studly.]

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
STUDLY, Consider STUDLY, Consider
Birth Date: 175? Birth Place: Massachusetts Birth Date: 175? Birth Place: Massachusetts
Volume: 171 Page Number: 440 Volume: 171 Page Number: 440
Reference: soldiers and sailors of the Rev. War. Comp. By secy. Of t Reference: soldiers and sailors of the Rev. War. Comp. By secy. Of the commonwealth, Ms. Boston. 1896-1908. (17v.):15:216

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
STANLEY, Consider STANLEY, Consider
Birth Date: 175? Birth Place: Massachusetts, Birth Date: 175? Birth Place: Massachusetts,
Volume: 166 Page Number: 345 Volume: 166 Page Number: 345
Biographical Info: priv. Biographical Info: priv.
Reference: soldiers and sailors of the Rev. War. Comp. By secy. Of t Reference: soldiers and sailors of the Rev. War. Comp. By secy. Of the commonwealth, Ms. Boston. 1896-1908. (17v.).14: 826

Consider Studley Consider Studley
State: MA Year: 1790 State: MA Year: 1790
County: Suffolk Roll: M637_4 County: Suffolk Roll: M637_4
Township: Wrentham Page: 211 Township: Wrentham Page: 211
Image: 0728 Image: 0728

Studley, Consider Studley, Consider
State: Massachusetts Year: 1800 State: Massachusetts Year: 1800
County: Worcester Roll: M32_16 County: Worcester Roll: M32_16
Township: Loncester and Sterling Page: 353 Township: Loncester and Sterling Page: 353
Image: 358 Image: 358

Studley, Consider Studley, Consider
State: Massachusetts Year: 1820 State: Massachusetts Year: 1820
County: Worcester Roll: M33_54 County: Worcester Roll: M33_54
Township: Lancaster Page: 50 Township: Lancaster Page: 50
Image: 102 Image: 102

Studley, Consider Studley, Consider
State: Massachusetts Year: 1830 State: Massachusetts Year: 1830
County: Worcester Roll: M19_68 County: Worcester Roll: M19_68
Township: Lancaster Page: 11 Township: Lancaster Page: 11
Image: 24 Image: 24

Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 A - Z, July 173Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 A - Z, July 1731-1881
Record Date Surname Given Name Residence Record Type Record Date Surname Given Name Residence Record Type
1833 Studley Consider Lancaster Pension 1833 Studley Consider Lancaster Pension

http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AMERICAN-REVOLUTION/2001-10/100405468http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/AMERICAN-REVOLUTION/2001-10/1004054683
Revolutionary Soldiers Deaths at Lancaster, Mass. Revolutionary Soldiers Deaths at Lancaster, Mass.
p.191p.191
Consider Studley, a Revolutionary Pensioner, died Dec 28, 1832.Consider Studley, a Revolutionary Pensioner, died Dec 28, 1832.

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Pennell Maria Francis [Female] b. 5 MAR 1853 Mass - d. 1933

Family Data Collection - Births
about Maria Francis Pennell about Maria Francis Pennell
Name: Maria Francis Pennell Name: Maria Francis Pennell
Father: Calvin Smith Pennell Father: Calvin Smith Pennell
Mother: Elizabeth Oakes Nichols Mother: Elizabeth Oakes Nichols
Birth Date: 5 Mar 1853 Birth Date: 5 Mar 1853
State: MA State: MA
Country: USA Country: USA

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Lawrence Ebenezer [Male] b. 11 MAY 1721 Wrentham, Norfolk Co., MA

Ebenezer's birth record is found in the vital records of Wrentham, Norfolk Co., MA to 1850, Vol. 1, page 134.

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Wight Timothy [Male] b. 10 NOV 1741 Wrentham, Norfolk Co., MA - d. 1825 Monmouth, Maine

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He was a soldier in the American War for Independence.He was a soldier in the American War for Independence.

"The Wights" by William Ward White."The Wights" by William Ward White.

Also LDS AF.Also LDS AF.

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