Kin O' Mine (Rev. Sept. 10, 2026

Bertha Maude Clay¹

b. October 29, 1884

Name Variation:
Name Variation:
Bertha Maude Clay was born on October 29, 1884 in West Newbury, Massachusetts, daughter of Chas. H. and Armina S. (Wentworth) Clay.¹
Bertha married Benjamin W. Lake, son of Henry G. Lake and Emily Cate, in 1903 or 1904.²
The census of 1910 shows: Benjamin W. Lake, a general farm laborer; and Bertha M. Clay
living at Main Street, Atkinson, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Also living with them was Benjamin's father-in-law, Charles H. Clay, 62 and listed as married for 40 years, a laborer at odd jobs, and a niece, Althea M. Clay, 6 years old.²
The census of 1920 shows: Benjamin W. Lake, 36, a farm laborer; and Maude B. Lake, wife, 35; listed with Marion F. Lake
living at Atkinson, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Also in the household was Nenjamin's father-in-law, Charles H. Clay, 71, and still listed as married.³

Last Edited: 3 Nov 2012

Family: Benjamin W. Lake b. July, 1873

Marion F. Lake⁴ b. 1911 or 1912

Citations

Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841-1910, , Vol: 349 ; Page: 362.
1910 United States. Bureau of the Census. 13th census, 1910 population census schedules, Washington, District of Columbia: Bureau of Census Micro-Film Lab, ([19--?]) , Census Place: Atkinson, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Roll: T624_865; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0232; Image: 398; FHL microfilm: 1374878.
1920 United States. Bureau of the Census. 14th census, 1920 population census schedules, Washington, District of Columbia: The National Archives, ([193-?]) , Census Place: Atkinson, Rockingham, New Hampshire; Roll: T625_1013; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 569.
1920 United States. Bureau of the Census. 14th census, 1920 population census schedules, Washington, District of Columbia: The National Archives, ([193-?]) , NEW HAMPSHIRE > ROCKINGHAM > ATKINSON, Series: T625 Roll: 1013 Page: 3.

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David P. Clay

b. 1833 or 1834

D.O.T.
David P. Clay was born in 1833 or 1834 in Piermont, Grafton County, New Hampshire.^1,2
David married Laura A. Colby, daughter of Luther Colby and Hannah R. Page, on November 19, 1855.¹
From 1873 to 1875, David P. Clay was president and director of Grand Rapids, Newaygo & Lake Shore RR, and receiver of Michigan Lake Shore Railroad.³
The census of 1880 shows: David P. Clay, David was a railroad president. They had a servant, Mary Cally, 26; and Laura A. Clay listed with Lottie Clay
living at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.²

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2021

Family: Laura A. Colby b. January 14, 1836, d. April 22, 1926

Lottie Clay² b. 1875 or 1876

Citations

Harrison Colby, A genealogy of the descendants of Abraham Colby and Elizabeth Blaisdell, his wife, who settled in Bow in 1768, , at https://archive.org/details/genealogyofdesce00colb . Concord, N.H.: Printed by the Republican Press Association, (1895) Microfilm #896944 of the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, p. 111.
1880 United States. Bureau of the Census. 10th census, Michigan, 1880 federal census : soundex and population schedules, Washington: The National Archives, ([19--?]) , FHL Film 1254588; National Archives Film T9-0588; Page 405B.
RRHX Directors of Railroads (Michigan residents), at http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/Miscellaneous/DirectorsOfRRs-A-to-F.htm

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Lottie Clay

b. 1875 or 1876

Father: David P. Clay¹ b. 1833 or 1834
Mother: Laura A. Colby¹ b. January 14, 1836, d. April 22, 1926

Relationship: 4th cousin 2 times removed of Steven George Levine

Lottie Clay was born in 1875 or 1876 in Michigan.¹
She was the daughter of David P. Clay and Laura A. Colby.¹
The census of 1880 shows:
Lottie Clay in the household of
David P. Clay, David was a railroad president. They had a servant, Mary Cally, 26; and
Laura A. Clay
living at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.¹

Last Edited: 30 Jan 2004

Citations

1880 United States. Bureau of the Census. 10th census, Michigan, 1880 federal census : soundex and population schedules, Washington: The National Archives, ([19--?]) , FHL Film 1254588; National Archives Film T9-0588; Page 405B.

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Mary Clay¹

b. November 19, 1787, d. January 12, 1860

Mary Clay was born on November 19, 1787, daughter of Stephen and Nancy (Eaton) Clay.¹
Mary married Seth K. Colby, son of Enoch Colby and Hannah Kendrick.¹
Mary died on January 12, 1860 at age 72.¹

Last Edited: 27 Aug 2016

Citations

John J.Dearborn, The History of Salisbury, New Hampshire, , at https://books.google.com/books?id=_9ThwN-QpVYC . Manchester, N. H.: William E. Moore, (1890) , pp. 527-8.

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Experience Clayes

b. November 19, 1702, d. October 13, 1780

Name Variation:
Experience Clayes was born on November 19, 1702 in Framingham, Massachusetts, daughter of Peter and Mary (Preston) Clayes.¹
Experience married John Parker, son of John Parker and Deliverance Dodge, on February 18, 1731 in Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹
Experience died on October 13, 1780 in Framingham, Massachusetts, at age 77.²

Last Edited: 12 Nov 2018

Family: John Parker b. November 8, 1703, d. February 23, 1783

John Parker¹ b. January 28, 1732
Experience Parker¹ b. October 8, 1733
Hannaniah Parker¹ b. about 1735
Hananiah Parker+ b. September 21, 1735
Abigail Parker¹ b. December 1, 1736
Peter Parker¹ b. October 3, 1738
Submit Parker¹ b. December 3, 1742
Nathan Parker¹ b. March 2, 1746

Citations

William Richard Cutter, Historic Homes and Places and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, (1908) , Vol. 4, p. 1864.
Ancestry.com. Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.

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Angelia M. Cleaves¹

b. July, 1839

Father: Nathan Cleaves² b. 1810 or 1811
Mother: Nancy A. McLellan² b. 1813 or 1814

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Name Variation: ³
Name Variation: ¹
Angelia M. Cleaves was born in July, 1839 in Maine.¹
She was the daughter of Nathan Cleaves and Nancy A. McLellan.²
The census of 1850 shows:
Angelia Cleaves, 11, attending school; in the household of
Nathan Cleaves, 38, a joiner, with $2500 real estate; and
Nancy S. Cleaves, 36;
living at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.⁴
The census of 1860 shows:
Angelia M. Cleaves, 20, teacher of com. school; in the household of
Nathan Cleaves, 49, a trader; and
Nancy A. Cleaves, 46;
living at Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine.³
The census of 1900 shows: Angelia M. Perley, 60, a capitalist; listed with Emily D. Cleaves and Martha W. Cleaves
living at 522 Deering Avenue, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.¹

Last Edited: 19 Dec 2010

Citations

1900 United States. Census Office. 12th census, 1900 population census schedules, Washington, District of Columbia: Bureau of the Census Micro-Film Laboratory, ([197-]) , Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T623_591; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 75.
M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.
1860 United States. Census Office. 8th census, Population schedules of the eighth census of the United States, 1860, Washington, District of Columbia: National Archives. Central Plains Region, (1950, 1967) , Census Place: Bridgton, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M653_437; Page: 47; Image: 736; Family History Library Film: 803437. (With few exceptions, names are listed exactly as they appear on the census.).
1850 United States. Census Office. 7th census, Population schedules of the seventh census of the United States, 1850, Washington, District of Columbia: National Archives. Central Plains Region, (1964) , Census Place: Portland Ward 4, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M432_252; Page: 133A; Image: 261. (With few exceptions, names are listed exactly as they appear on the census.).

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Anna M. Cleaves¹

b. perhaps 1840

Father: George L. Cleaves¹ b. October 14, 1806
Mother: Mary Strout¹ b. perhaps 1808

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Anna M. Cleaves was born perhaps 1840.
She was the daughter of George L. Cleaves and Mary Strout.¹

Last Edited: 4 Apr 2010

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.

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Benjamin Cleaves¹

b. April 13, 1765, d. August 20, 1765

Father: Joshua Cleaves of Beverly¹ b. February 2, 1723/24
Mother: Huldah Perley¹ b. February 13, 1731/32, d. September, 1774

Relationship: 4th cousin 6 times removed of Steven George Levine

Benjamin Cleaves was born on April 13, 1765.¹
He was the son of Joshua Cleaves of Beverly and Huldah Perley.¹
Benjamin died on August 20, 1765.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 115.

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Benjamin Cleaves¹

b. September 5, 1773, d. February 17, 1837

Father: Joshua Cleaves of Beverly¹ b. February 2, 1723/24
Mother: Huldah Perley¹ b. February 13, 1731/32, d. September, 1774

Relationship: 4th cousin 6 times removed of Steven George Levine

Reference: 3846caeaf

Benjamin Cleaves was baptized on September 5, 1773 in Beverly, Massachusetts.²
He was the son of Joshua Cleaves of Beverly and Huldah Perley.¹
He married Susannah Woodbury on April 27, 1799 and settled in Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine.²
Benjamin died on February 17, 1837 at age 63.²

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Family: Susannah Woodbury b. perhaps 1781

Thomas Cleaves+² b. June 13, 1799
William W. Cleaves² b. 1801
Benjamin Cleaves+² b. January 28, 1805
George L. Cleaves+² b. October 14, 1806
Mary B. Cleaves+² b. November 14, 1808
Nathan Cleaves+² b. 1810 or 1811
Larkin W. Cleaves² b. June 1, 1822

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 115.
M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.

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Benjamin Cleaves¹

b. January 28, 1805

Father: Benjamin Cleaves¹ b. September 5, 1773, d. February 17, 1837
Mother: Susannah Woodbury¹ b. perhaps 1781

Relationship: 5th cousin 5 times removed of Steven George Levine

Benjamin Cleaves was born on January 28, 1805.¹
He was the son of Benjamin Cleaves and Susannah Woodbury.¹
Benjamin married Jerusha L. Lewis on December 22, 1830.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Family: Jerusha L. Lewis b. perhaps 1807

Ellen F. Cleaves¹ b. January 13, 1832
Edward P. Cleaves¹ b. October 5, 1833
Benjamin L. Cleaves² b. June 25, 1835
Royal L. Cleaves² b. perhaps 1838
Celia Cleaves² b. August 29, 1840
Susan W. Cleaves² b. March 7, 1842

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.
M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 117.

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Benjamin L. Cleaves¹

b. June 25, 1835

Father: Benjamin Cleaves¹ b. January 28, 1805
Mother: Jerusha L. Lewis¹ b. perhaps 1807

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Benjamin L. Cleaves was born on June 25, 1835.¹
He was the son of Benjamin Cleaves and Jerusha L. Lewis.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 117.

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Celia Cleaves¹

b. August 29, 1840

Father: Benjamin Cleaves¹ b. January 28, 1805
Mother: Jerusha L. Lewis¹ b. perhaps 1807

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Celia Cleaves was born on August 29, 1840.¹
She was the daughter of Benjamin Cleaves and Jerusha L. Lewis.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 117.

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Edward P. Cleaves¹

b. October 5, 1833

Father: Benjamin Cleaves¹ b. January 28, 1805
Mother: Jerusha L. Lewis¹ b. perhaps 1807

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Edward P. Cleaves was born on October 5, 1833.²
He was the son of Benjamin Cleaves and Jerusha L. Lewis.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.
M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 117.

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Ellen F. Cleaves¹

b. January 13, 1832

Father: Benjamin Cleaves¹ b. January 28, 1805
Mother: Jerusha L. Lewis¹ b. perhaps 1807

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Ellen F. Cleaves was born on January 13, 1832.¹
She was the daughter of Benjamin Cleaves and Jerusha L. Lewis.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.

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Emily D. Cleaves¹

b. October 2, 1844, d. November 24, 1907

Father: Nathan Cleaves¹ b. 1810 or 1811
Mother: Nancy A. McLellan¹ b. 1813 or 1814

Relationship: 6th cousin 4 times removed of Steven George Levine

Emily D. Cleaves was born on October 2, 1844 in Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.²
She was the daughter of Nathan Cleaves and Nancy A. McLellan.¹
The census of 1850 shows:
Emily D. Cleaves, 5; in the household of
Nathan Cleaves, 38, a joiner, with $2500 real estate; and
Nancy S. Cleaves, 36;
living at Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.³
The census of 1860 shows:
Emily D. Cleaves, 15, attending school; in the household of
Nathan Cleaves, 49, a trader; and
Nancy A. Cleaves, 46;
living at Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine.⁴
The census of 1870 shows:
Emily D. Cleaves, 23, at home; in the household of
Nathan Cleaves, 59, a merchant with $2000 real estate and $1500 personal estate; and
Nancy A. Cleaves, 57, keeping house;
living at Bridgton, Cumberland County, Maine.⁵
The census of 1900 shows:
Emily D. Cleaves, sister, 55; in the household of
Angelia M. Perley, 60, a capitalist;
living at 522 Deering Avenue, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.⁶
Emily died on November 24, 1907 in 220 Concord Street, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, at age 63 of pneumonia.⁷

Last Edited: 19 Dec 2010

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.
Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900, at https://beta.familysearch.org/s/collection/show#uri=http%3A%2F%2Fpilot.familysearch.org%2Frecords%2Ftrk%3A%2Ffsrs%2Fc1674856&hash=HloWXpZgU9zB10k5M56iYku8TUc%253D
1850 United States. Census Office. 7th census, Population schedules of the seventh census of the United States, 1850, Washington, District of Columbia: National Archives. Central Plains Region, (1964) , Census Place: Portland Ward 4, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M432_252; Page: 133A; Image: 261. (With few exceptions, names are listed exactly as they appear on the census.).
1860 United States. Census Office. 8th census, Population schedules of the eighth census of the United States, 1860, Washington, District of Columbia: National Archives. Central Plains Region, (1950, 1967) , Census Place: Bridgton, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M653_437; Page: 47; Image: 736; Family History Library Film: 803437. (With few exceptions, names are listed exactly as they appear on the census.).
1870 United States. Census Office. 9th census, Population schedules of the ninth census of the United States, 1870, Washington, District of Columbia: The National Archives, (1962, 1968) , Census Place: Bridgton, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: M593_539; Page: 36A; Image: 76; Family History Library Film: 552038. (With few exceptions, names are listed exactly as they appear on the census.).
1900 United States. Census Office. 12th census, 1900 population census schedules, Washington, District of Columbia: Bureau of the Census Micro-Film Laboratory, ([197-]) , Census Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine; Roll: T623_591; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 75.
Maine Death Records, 1617-1922, Augusta, Maine: Maine State Archives,.

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Eunice Cleaves¹

b. February 27, 1767

Father: Joshua Cleaves of Beverly¹ b. February 2, 1723/24
Mother: Huldah Perley¹ b. February 13, 1731/32, d. September, 1774

Relationship: 4th cousin 6 times removed of Steven George Levine

Eunice Cleaves was born on February 27, 1767.¹
She was the daughter of Joshua Cleaves of Beverly and Huldah Perley.¹

Last Edited: 2 Sep 2009

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 115.

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George L. Cleaves¹

b. October 14, 1806

Father: Benjamin Cleaves¹ b. September 5, 1773, d. February 17, 1837
Mother: Susannah Woodbury¹ b. perhaps 1781

Relationship: 5th cousin 5 times removed of Steven George Levine

George L. Cleaves was born on October 14, 1806.¹
He was the son of Benjamin Cleaves and Susannah Woodbury.¹
George married Mary Strout.¹

Last Edited: 4 Apr 2010

Family: Mary Strout b. perhaps 1808

Susan Cleaves¹ b. perhaps 1838
Anna M. Cleaves¹ b. perhaps 1840

Citations

M. V. B. Perley, History and Genealogy of the Perley Family, , at https://archive.org/stream/historygenealogy01perl . Salem, Mass.: Published by the Compiler, (1906) , p. 116.

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