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     Elbridge Wilkins was born in June 1826 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
     At age 29, Elbridge Wilkins married Susan Jane Newton, age 30, daughter of Calvin Newton Jr. and Patty Rice, on Tuesday, 18 December 1855 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹
     The 1860 US Census enumerated him as Elbridge Wilkins (given age 34), the head of household at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on 24 August 1860. Susan Wilkins (given age 35) was listed as a household member. Elbridge was employed as a Carpenter.²
     Elbridge Wilkins began military service on 8 July 1862. He enlisted in the 9th Battery Massachusetts Volunteers. He served in Virginia during this war, but escaped all wounds and severe illness. During the war he saw Lincoln, meeting him in the White House in Washington and like all who have looked upon the face of Honest Abe, he was greatly impressed with his nobility of character and his sincerity of purpose.³ He ended military service on 9 June 1865.³
     The 1870 US Census enumerated him as Elbridge Wilkins (given age 46), the head of household Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on 26 July 1870. Susan Wilkins (given age 46) and Frederic E. Wilkins (given age 3) were listed as household members. Elbridge was employed as a Carpenter.⁴
     The 1880 US Census enumerated him as Elbridge Wilkins (given age 53), the head of household Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on 14 June 1880. Also living in the household were his wife, Susan Wilkins (given age 55), his son, Fred E. Wilkins (given age 13) . Elbridge was employed as a Carpenter.⁵
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Elbridge Wilkins (given age 73), the head of household at 84 Church Street, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on 5 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Susan Wilkins (given age 74). Elbridge was employed as a Carpenter.⁶
     Elbridge died of cerebal hemorrhage on 16 September 1909 at 82 Church Street, Marlborough, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 83 leaving Susan Jane as a widow.¹
     Elbridge's obituary appeared on 18 September 1909, in the The Daily Enterprise, published at Marlborough, Essex County, Massachusetts. As listed in the obituary, Elbridge was survived by.³ He was buried in the Rock Lawn Cemetery, located at Marlborough, Essex County, Massachusetts. His tombstone inscription reads: Elbridge Wilkins, 1827-1909.³

     Frederic E. Wilkins was born in December 1866 at Massachusetts. Frederic E. Wilkins (given age 3) was listed as a household member living with Elbridge Wilkins (given age 46) on the 1870 Census on 26 July 1870 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ Fred E. Wilkins (given age 13) was listed as the son of Elbridge Wilkins (given age 53) on the 1880 Census recorded 14 June 1880 Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was listed as an Adopted Son.²
     At age 31, Frederic E. Wilkins married Carrie F. Burdett, age 29, daughter of William D. Burdett and Cynthia Freeman, on Wednesday, 2 November 1898 at Marlborough, Essex County, Massachusetts. Note for Fred: Adopted by Elbridge E. Wilkins and Susan (Newton)Wilkins.³
     The 1900 US Census enumerated him as Fred E. Wilkins (given age 33), the head of household at 21 Commonwealth Avenue, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, on 4 June 1900. Also living in the household was his wife, Carrie F. Wilkins (given age 30), his daughter, Mary Burdett (given age 10 months) . Fred was employed as an Assistant Superintendent at a Lamp Factory.⁴
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Frederich E. Wilkins (given age 42), the head of household at 24 Cherry Street, Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, on 15 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Carrie F. B. Wilkins (given age 41), his mother, Susan Wilkins (given age 85) . He was listed as the adopted son of Susan and stated that both his father and mother were born in Germany. Frederich was employed as a Superintendent at an Incandescent Lamp Company.⁵
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Fred E. Wilkins (given age 52), the head of household Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, on 14 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Carrie F. Wilkins (given age 50), his son, William B. Wilkins (given age 16), his daughter, Mary B. Wilkins (given age 20) . Fred was employed as an Agent of Magazines. Noted in the margin: Mr Wilkins was adopted at the age of 2 weeks by American parents. He stated that his father and mother were both born in Germany.⁶
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Fred E. Wilkins (given age 63), the head of household Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts, on 2 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Carrie F. Wilkins (given age 61), his son, William B. Wilkins (given age 26), his daughter-in-law, Grace E. Wilkins (given age 26), his granddaughters, Corrine M. Wilkins (given age 3), Pauline L. Wilkins (given age 1 year, 10 months) and Sylvia Wilkins (given age 2 months) . Fred was employed in the Magazine Business.⁷

     Carrie F. Burdett was born in June 1869 at Marlborough, Essex County, Massachusetts.
     At age 29, Carrie F. Burdett married Frederic E. Wilkins, age 31, son of Elbridge Wilkins and Susan Jane Newton, on Wednesday, 2 November 1898 Marlborough, Essex County, Massachusetts. Note for Fred: Adopted by Elbridge E. Wilkins and Susan (Newton)Wilkins.¹ Carrie F. Wilkins (given age 30) was listed as the wife of Fred E. Wilkins (given age 33) on the 1900 Census recorded 4 June 1900 at 21 Commonwealth Avenue, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.² Carrie F. B. Wilkins (given age 41) was listed as the wife of Frederich E. Wilkins (given age 42) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 at 24 Cherry Street, Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.³ Carrie F. Wilkins (given age 50) was listed as the wife of Fred E. Wilkins (given age 52) on the 1920 Census recorded 14 January 1920 Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.⁴ Carrie F. Wilkins (given age 61) was listed as the wife of Fred E. Wilkins (given age 63) on the 1930 Census recorded 2 April 1930 Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.⁵

     Mary B. Wilkins was born on Friday, 14 July 1899 at Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Fred E. Wilkins (given age 33) on the 1900 Census recorded 4 June 1900 at 21 Commonwealth Avenue, Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.² Mary B. Wilkins (given age 20) was listed as the daughter of Fred E. Wilkins (given age 52) on the 1920 Census recorded 14 January 1920 at 24 Cherry Street, Danvers, Essex County, Massachusetts.³

     Emma C. Livermore was born say 1847 at Brighton, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.¹
     Emma C. Livermore married Lyman C. Newton, age 25, son of William Bucklin Newton and Anna Angier Baker, on Monday, 22 July 1867 at Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.¹ Emma C. Newton (given age 23) was listed as a household member living with William B. Newton (given age 57) on the 1870 Census on 1 August 1870 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.²
     Emma C. died of Convulsions on 21 February 1873 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, leaving Lyman C. as a widower.¹

     Anna W. Pratt was born in December 1856 at Massachusetts.
     At age 22, Anna W. Pratt married Lyman C. Newton, age 36, son of William Bucklin Newton and Anna Angier Baker, on Tuesday, 7 January 1879 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ Anna W. Newton (given age 23) was listed as the wife of Lyman C. Newton (given age 37) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² Anna W. Newton (given age 43) was listed as the wife of Lyman C. Newton (given age 57) on the 1900 Census recorded 14 June 1900 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.³ Anna W. Newton (given age 53) was listed as the wife of Lyman C. Newton (given age 67) on the 1910 Census recorded 9 June 1910 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁴ Anna W. Newton was named as the nearest relative of Eliot Wyman Newton (given age 37) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at Main Street, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁵
     The 1920 US Census enumerated her as Anna W. Newton (given age 63), the head of household Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on 6 January 1920. Also living in the household was, her son, Eliot W. Newton (given age 38).⁶ Anna W. Newton (given age 73) was listed as the mother of Elliot W. Newton (given age 49) on the 1930 Census recorded 24 April 1930 at 559 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁷

     Eugene Coleman Newton was born on Monday, 22 March 1880 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was listed as the son of Lyman C. Newton (given age 37) on the 1880 Census recorded 2 June 1880 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² Eugene C. Newton (given age 20) was listed as the son of Lyman C. Newton (given age 57) on the 1900 Census recorded 14 June 1900 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.³
     At age 29, Eugene Coleman Newton married Mary Gertrude Barry, daughter of James G. Barry and Margaret Joyes, on Saturday, 17 April 1909 at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Eugene C. Newton (given age 30), the head of household at 8 High Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on 20 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Mary G. Newton (given age 27), his son, William Newton (given age 1 day) . Eugene was employed as an Advertising Agent by a Dry Goods Store.⁴
     Eugene Coleman Newton (given age 38) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at 9 Renn Street, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Mary Gertrude Newton was named as his nearest relative. Eugene was employed as a Receiving Clerk by the C. J. Sheen Company.⁵
     Eugene Coleman died in 1919.⁶ He was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, located at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.⁶

     Eliot Wyman Newton was born on Thursday, 31 March 1881 at Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.¹ He was listed as the son of Lyman C. Newton (given age 57) on the 1900 Census recorded 14 June 1900 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.² Eliot W. Newton (given age 29) was listed as the son of Lyman C. Newton (given age 67) on the 1910 Census recorded 9 June 1910 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts.³
     Eliot Wyman Newton (given age 37) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at Main Street, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Anna W. Newton was named as his nearest relative. Eliot was self employed as a Farmer.⁴ He was listed as the son of Anna W. Newton (given age 63) on the 1920 Census recorded 6 January 1920 Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. He was employed as a Civil Engineer by the State Highway Department.⁵
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Elliot W. Newton (given age 49), the head of household at 559 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts, on 24 April 1930. Also living in the household were, his mother, Anna W. Newton (given age 73) . Elliot was employed as a Market Gardener.⁶
     Eliot Wyman Newton (given age 61) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 26 April 1942, while residing at 54 Wesleyan Street, Shrewsbury, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Mrs. Mary Mulholland was named as a person who would always know his address. Eliot was unemployed at the time.⁷