Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameWilliam Russell Foss
BirthJan 1854, Weston, Aroostook Co, ME
DeathSep 1935, Danforth, Washington Co, ME
BurialHilltop Cem, Danforth, Washington Co, ME
Misc. Notes
[Obituary] The Bangor Daily News - Thursday, 12 September 1935, pg 5
The death of Mr Foss who was a prominent citisen of this town removes one of the few remaining members of an older generation. He was a life long resident of Danforth. His parents Joel and Mary Foss were among the earliest citizens and they conducted the Foss Hotel. This business was later taken over by their son who was proprietor for many years. He was well known throughout this section and leaves many friends. He was married twice, Mrs Sarah Vickers Foss died in 1913. Mr Foss was united in marriage with Mrs Nellie Robb 13 years ago and she survives. He also leaves a sister Mrs Rosella Stinchfield of Boston and a number of nephews and nieces. Relatives who came to attend the funeral were Mrs Leslie Curtis of Houlton, Mr and Mrs Elgin Lowell of Lee, Mrs Sadie Costln and Miss Mary Ward of Hartland.
Spouses
Birth26 Mar 1863, Smyrna, Aroostook Co, ME
DeathWestmore, Orleans Co, VT
FatherHugh Robb (1805-1880)
MotherMatilda Jane Chambers (1835-1915)
Misc. Notes
Listed with her parents in 1880, before her marriage.
Married first to Westcott (at age 27) and was widowed when she remarried Wm Foss in 1922.
Listed with Wm Foss in 1930 at age 67.
Marriage28 Nov 1922, Danforth, Washington Co, ME
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