Betsy (Merrill) Coolbroth (1815 - 1908)

Born 4 May 1815 in Saco, York, Maine, USA

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Descendants

Died 1 Feb 1908 at age 92 in Saco, York, Maine, United States

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Biography

Name

Name: Betsy /Merrill/^[1]

Children

1) George F b. 4 May 1834; 2) Mary Elisabeth b. 20 Nov 1836; 3) Elbridge b. 18 July 1839 are listed in page 102 (image 299) ^[2] 4) Hannah A. b. abt 1842, 5) Martha Jane b. 26 Nov 1844 6) Frances E. b. 2 Aug 1847 7) Edwin 1850 8) Charles Cuthbert 6 Sep 1852 ^[3] 9) Alice 1856; 10) Annie 1860^[4]

Death

1 Feb 1908 Saco, York, Maine. 37 Spruce St. widow of Lemuel Coolbroth, daughter of Asa Merrill (Railroadman) and ____ Berry of Influenza + Senility ^[5]

In the death of Mrs. Betsey Coolbroth, which occured at her house 37 Spruce street, yesterday morning, has passed away who though old in years was young in heart and one that will be sadly missed, not only in the family circle, but by a host of friends, both old and young. Mrs Coolbroth was born in Saco May 4 1815, the daughter of Asa and Mariam Merrill. When quite a young lady she was married to Lemuel Coolbroth, who was one of the founders of the old Portland, Saco, and Portsmouth Railroad. Mr Coolbroth was connected with the railroad for about 51 years and was one of the best known railroad men in this City. Mrs Coolbroth had not been ill for any long period, but had been up and around the house until within a few days and the cause of her death is attributed to her advanced age. She was the mother of 10 children, seven of whom survive her as follows: Mary Elizabeth who is the wife of Albion C Pettingill of Knightville; Elbridge of Curwensville, Penn; Mrs Martha J Barker of Knightville; Edwin who is a resident of this City and who is the general yardmaster of the Boston and Maine Railroad; Charles Cuthbert Coolbroth also of this City and an engineer on the Boston and Maine; Mrs. Alice McDonald and Mrs annie Baker. She is also survived by one brother Levi Merrill of Saco. Mrs Coolbroth was possessed of a very pleasant and affectionate disposition that endeared her to all and her heart and hand was always open to those who were in affliction. She has gone from this life, but her memory will be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know her for many years to come.^[6][7]

• Fact: Also Known As Elizabeth Merrill
• Fact: Also Known As Augusta
• Fact: Residence (1850) Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
• Fact: Residence (1860) Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
• Fact: Residence (1870) Maine, United States
• Fact: Residence (1880) Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
• Fact: Burial (1908) Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States
• Fact: Occupation Keeping House
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch "Maine Sunday Telegram, Feb 2, 1908:

In the death of Mrs. Betsey Coolbroth, which occured at her house 37 Spruce street, yesterday morning, has passed away who though old in years was young in heart and one that will be sadly missed, not only in the family circle, but by a host of friends, both old and young. Mrs Coolbroth was born in Saco May 4 1815, the daughter of Asa and Mariam Merrill. WHen quite a young lady she was married to Lemuel Coolbroth, who was one of the founders of the old Portland, Saco, and Portsmouth Railroad. Mr Coolbroth was connected with the railroad for about 51 years and was one of the best known railroad men in this City. Mrs Coolbroth had not been ill for any long period, but had been up and around the house until within a few days and the cause of her death is attributed to her advanced age. She was the mother of 10 children, seven of whom survive her as follows: Mary Elizabeth who is the wife of Albion C Pettingill of Knightville; Elbridge of Curwensville, Penn; Mrs Martha J Barker of Knightville; Edwin who is a resident of this City and who is the general yardmaster of the Boston and Maine Railroad; Charles Cuthbert Coolbroth also of this City and an engineer on the Boston and Maine; Mrs. Alice McDonald and Mrs annie Baker. She is also survived by one brother Levi Merrill of Saco. Mrs Coolbroth was possessed of a very pleasant and affectionate disposition that endeared her to all and her heart and hand was always open to those who were in affliction. She has gone from this life, but her memory will be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to know her for many years to come. Portland Press Herald, Mon, Feb 3, 1908: In this city, Feb 1, Betsey, widow of Lemuel Coolbroth, age 92 yrs, 8 m, 27 d. Funeral on Monday afternoon, 2:30, from her late residence, 37 Spruce St." -Find-a-Grave

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S84 Page: Ancestry Family Trees Data: Text: https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/22599920/family 79087450
2. ↑ Saco Record of Births-Marriages & Deaths 1840-1880/First book of records of the town of Pepperellborough, now the city of Sac896. Salt Lake City, Utah : Digitized by FamilySearch International, o. Digital images of original published: Portland, Maine : Thurston Print, 12016.[1]
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch ([2] : 4 April 2020), Leml Coolbroth, Portland, ward 7, Cumberland, Maine, United States; citing family 160, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch ([3] : 11 November 2020), Lemuel Coolbroth, 1860.
5. ↑ Death certificate of Betsy (Merrill) Coolbroth, 1 Feb 1902. Image saved from Ancestry.com on 31 Oct 2014.
6. ↑ Maine Sunday Telegram, Obituaries, Feb 2, 1908
7. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #66521372

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 19 September 2020, 17:28), entry for Betsey Merrill(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:K4K5-5HX); contributed by various users.
• Source: S84 Ancestry Family Trees Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.

Acknowledgements

• WikiTree profile Merrill-936 created through the import of Bianca.ged on May 22, 2012 by William Malo. See the Changes page for the details of edits by William and others.
• The original biography was a rough draft. It was auto-generated by a GEDCOM import and needed to be edited. Updated 5/5/2020 by Melissa Ives. Additional edits welcome.