Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameThomas Hamel 
Birth1838, Maine
Census16 Jul 1870, Portland, Cumberland Co, ME
Memoroll#541, pg 325
Census8 Jun 1880, Portland, Cumberland Co, ME
Death31 Jul 1890, Portland, Cumberland Co, ME
BurialForest City Cem, South Portland, Cumberland Co, ME
FatherJohn Hamel (~1815-)
MotherMary Robb (~1815-)
Misc. Notes
He was married with 4 sons in 1870, then with 8 sons and a daughter in 1880.
children:
John Henry 1864 - 17 Apr 1934
William James 1866 - 12 Dec 1888
Thomas Jr 1868 -
George 1870 - 28 Mar 1890
Christopher 1872 -
Frank 1875 -
Kate 1876 -
Frederick May 1878 -
Joseph Apr 1880 -
Death record says his death was accidental
[Obituary] The Portland Daily Press - Friday, 1 August 1890, pg 4
THROWN FROM HIS TEAM
Mr. Thomas Hamel Instantly Killed Yesterday. Yesterday afternoon. Just when the shower came up, Mr. Thomas Hamel, the well known teamster, was driving his pair of spirited horses when the animals became frightened at a flash of lightning and ran. In turning the corner of Avon street into Cumberland street the wheels of the team struck the curb stone and Mr. Hamel was thrown out, and, striking on his temple on the sidewalk, was instantly killed. Coroner Gould considered an inquest unnecessary.
Mr. Hamel has for many years been a driver for the street department, and has been a faithful, efficient man. He was also a member of the fire department for several years, being attached to Machigonne Engine Ho. 1. He leaves a wife and four children. One son George, formerly foreman of the Sunday Telegram, died only a few weeks ago.
children:
John Henry 1864 - 17 Apr 1934
William James 1866 - 12 Dec 1888
Thomas Jr 1868 -
George 1870 - 28 Mar 1890
Christopher 1872 -
Frank 1875 -
Kate 1876 -
Frederick May 1878 -
Joseph Apr 1880 -
Death record says his death was accidental
[Obituary] The Portland Daily Press - Friday, 1 August 1890, pg 4
THROWN FROM HIS TEAM
Mr. Thomas Hamel Instantly Killed Yesterday. Yesterday afternoon. Just when the shower came up, Mr. Thomas Hamel, the well known teamster, was driving his pair of spirited horses when the animals became frightened at a flash of lightning and ran. In turning the corner of Avon street into Cumberland street the wheels of the team struck the curb stone and Mr. Hamel was thrown out, and, striking on his temple on the sidewalk, was instantly killed. Coroner Gould considered an inquest unnecessary.
Mr. Hamel has for many years been a driver for the street department, and has been a faithful, efficient man. He was also a member of the fire department for several years, being attached to Machigonne Engine Ho. 1. He leaves a wife and four children. One son George, formerly foreman of the Sunday Telegram, died only a few weeks ago.
Spouses
Birthabt 1840, Londonderry, N. Ireland
Death12 Sep 1913, Portland, Cumberland Co, ME
BurialForest City Cem, South Portland, Cumberland Co, ME
Misc. Notes
Dau of Wm Hanley & Jane Scott.
She is widowed and living with sons Frederick and Joseph in 1900. And in 1910 she has 4 sons living with her, where is says only 5 of her 10 children are still living.
She is widowed and living with sons Frederick and Joseph in 1900. And in 1910 she has 4 sons living with her, where is says only 5 of her 10 children are still living.
Marriage5 Dec 1862, Portland, Cumberland Co, ME