Sophia died on Mar 8, 1872 in Portland, Cumberland, aged 73. She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.
In the 1850 census Sophia (age 48) was in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Name
Sex
Age
Occupation
Birth Place
Robert Dresser
M
47
Maine
Sophia A Dresser
F
48
Maine
Edward K Dresser
M
20
Maine
Stephen G Dresser
M
18
Maine
Daniel R Dresser
M
17
Maine
Elizabeth A Dresser
F
14
Maine
Mehitable Harris
F
18
Canada
Sources
See also:
Death of daughter Caroline C Dueper: "Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595803; FHL microfilm: 12017; Record number: 654; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F48Y-Z4H (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia Dreper in death record for daughter Caroline C Dueper 1806-1896 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Marriage: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3775, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-K6L (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-C8HQ, Sophia Ann Rose marriage to Robert Dresser on 20 Sep 1819 in , Maine, United States.
Marriage: "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 261; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F46C-V96 (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia Ann Rose marriage to Robert Dresser on 20 Sep 1819 in Maine, United States.
Marriage: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595805_001_M99P-7WY; FHL microfilm: 000012021; Image number: 29, FamilySearch Record: Q28Q-HGCK (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99NW-3XHX, Sophia Ann Rose marriage to Robert Dresser on 20 Sep 1819 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Marriage: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2564, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-KP9 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9977-59X8-V, Sophia Ann Rose marriage to Robert Dresser in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Caroline C Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2567, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-KPW (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G977-59F9-N, Caroline C Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Apr 1822 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Caroline C Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3777, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-K6T (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-C8MN, Caroline C Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Apr 1822 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Caroline C Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 263; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-CL4 (accessed 24 February 2024), Caroline C Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Apr 1822 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of daughter Caroline C Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CX-B74 (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's daughter Caroline C Dresser baptism on 12 Apr 1822 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Sophia Ann Blank: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2584, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-599 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L977-59XS-Y, Sophia Ann Blank born to Sophia on 12 Jun 1826 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Sophia Ann Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3794, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-KF9 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-8974-CZR7, Sophia Ann Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Jun 1826 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Sophia Ann Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 280; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-C5N (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia Ann Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Jun 1826 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of daughter Sophia Ann Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CF-WN1 (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's daughter Sophia Ann Dresser baptism on 12 Jun 1826 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Robert William: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3798, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-828 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G974-CZNP, Robert William born to Sophia on 29 Feb 1828 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Robert William Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2588, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-596 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9977-59X7-D, Robert William Dresser born to Sophia on 29 Feb 1828 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Robert William Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 284; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-C5R (accessed 24 February 2024), Robert William Dresser born to Sophia on 29 Feb 1828 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of son Robert Wm Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CV-MQ9 (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's son Robert Wm Dresser baptism on 29 Feb 1828 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Edward K Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 287; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-CR9 (accessed 24 February 2024), Edward K Dresser born to Sophia on 27 May 1830 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Edward K Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3801, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-822 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-CZGT, Edward K Dresser born to Sophia on 27 May 1830 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Edward K Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2591, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-59G (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L977-59X9-S, Edward K Dresser born to Sophia on 27 May 1830 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of son Edward K Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CJ-RRG (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's son Edward K Dresser baptism on 27 May 1830 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Stephen G Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 289; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-CRQ (accessed 24 February 2024), Stephen G Dresser born to Sophia on 10 Jun 1832 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Stephen G Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3803, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-82T (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-CZTJ, Stephen G Dresser born to Sophia on 10 Jun 1832 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Stephen G Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2594, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-5S9 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9977-59XH-W, Stephen G Dresser born to Sophia on 10 Jun 1832 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of son Stephen G Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CJ-QL3 (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's son Stephen G Dresser baptism on 10 Jun 1832 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Daniel R Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2598, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-5SC (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G977-59F9-S, Daniel R Dresser born to Sophia on 6 Dec 1833 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Daniel R Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 293; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-CR4 (accessed 24 February 2024), Daniel R Dresser born to Sophia on 6 Dec 1833 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of son Daniel R Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3807, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-8LQ (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L974-CZBG, Daniel R Dresser born to Sophia on 6 Dec 1833 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of son Daniel R Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CN-68F (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's son Daniel R Dresser baptism on 6 Dec 1833 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Elizabeth A Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2606, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-5SL (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9977-59XW-G, Elizabeth A Dresser born to Sophia on 26 Mar 1836 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Elizabeth A Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 8; Packet letter: G, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-CPR (accessed 24 February 2024), Elizabeth A Dresser born to Sophia on 26 Mar 1836 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Elizabeth A Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3815, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-8LN (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-CZPC, Elizabeth A Dresser born to Sophia on 26 Mar 1836 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of daughter Elizabeth A Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CD-CH8 (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's daughter Elizabeth A Dresser baptism on 26 Mar 1836 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Caroline A Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2617, FamilySearch Record: 2HJ5-RZ9 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G977-59FQ-T, Caroline A Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Jul 1839 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Caroline A Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 3826, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-8GW (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-9974-CZ62, Caroline A Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Jul 1839 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Birth of daughter Caroline A Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 19; Packet letter: G, FamilySearch Record: F49Y-CTP (accessed 24 February 2024), Caroline A Dresser born to Sophia on 12 Jul 1839 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Baptism of daughter Caroline A Dresser: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595800; FHL microfilm: 12012, FamilySearch Record: F4CX-B7Z (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia's daughter Caroline A Dresser baptism on 12 Jul 1839 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 40; Digital film/folder number: 004193970; FHL microfilm: 9722; Image number: 16; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01171-8, FamilySearch Record: M6JL-24F (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DZZ9-5C3, Sophia A Dresser (48) in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860", citing Page: 283; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170018; FHL microfilm: 803436; Image number: 844; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01728-5, FamilySearch Record: MDHL-FTD (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BS3-BNF, Sophia A Dresser (60) in Portland City 1st Ward, Cumberland, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", citing Page: 58; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004269640; FHL microfilm: 000552040; Image number: 63; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01447-5, FamilySearch Record: M6DX-4BB (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D83W-1H7, Sophia A Dresser (70) in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States. Born in Maine.
Death: "Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 9778; Record number: 203; Packet letter: G, FamilySearch Record: F482-LTP (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia A Dresser death 8 Mar 1873 (age 72), wife of Robert Dresser, in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Death: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004146219; FHL microfilm: 001002331; Image number: 2801, FamilySearch Record: 2HJR-QWG (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G977-59XZ-H, Sophia A Dresser death 8 Mar 1873 (age 72), wife of Robert Dresser, in Portland, Maine, United States.
Death: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 007031773; FHL microfilm: 000009778; Image number: 4010, FamilySearch Record: 2H2S-DSP (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G974-CC98, Sophia A Dresser death 8 Mar 1873 (age 72), wife of Robert Dresser, in Portland, Maine, United States.
Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212302742/sophia_ann-dresser: accessed), memorial page for Sophia Ann Rose Dresser (1800–8 Mar 1873), Find a Grave Memorial ID 212302742, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Portland, Cumberland County, Maine, USA; Maintained by JJoyce (contributor 48337285).
Death of son Edward K Dresser: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925", citing Digital film/folder number: 004221423; FHL microfilm: 960208; Record number: 109; Packet letter: H, FamilySearch Record: N7RM-WXT (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6LS3-BBJ Image number 504, Sophia in death record for son Edward K Dresser 1875 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
Death of son Robert W Dressen: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925", citing Digital film/folder number: 004221422; FHL microfilm: 960207; Record number: 54; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: N7R3-6HH (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DCJW-VJ7 Image number 628, Sophia Ann in death record for son Robert W Dressen 1 Dec 1875 in Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.
Death of son Daniel R Dresser: "Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595806; FHL microfilm: 12019; Record number: 55; Packet letter: O, FamilySearch Record: F48W-JXY (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia Rose in death record for son Daniel R Dresser 12 Sep 1892 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
Death of son Daniel R Dresser: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004544444; FHL microfilm: 9932; Image number: 1181; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I11344-7, FamilySearch Record: VZ3B-RG6 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 9398-73SJ-8T, Sophia Rose in death record for son Daniel R Dresser 12 Sep 1892 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Death of son Stephen G Dresser: "Massachusetts State Vital Records, 1841-1925", citing Digital film/folder number: 004289820; FHL microfilm: 2057735; Record number: 229; Packet letter: F, FamilySearch Record: N7NS-BGM (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DZNQ-3L3 Image number 260, Sophia Rose in death record for son Stephen G Dresser 1901 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Death of son Stephen G Dresser: "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001", citing Page: 1189; Digital film/folder number: 004273123; FHL microfilm: 594501; Image number: 201; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: I00777-3, FamilySearch Record: FHS5-M25 (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9QY-ZWFT, Sophia Rose in death record for son Stephen G Dresser 5 Feb 1901 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.
Death of daughter Elizabeth A Libby: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921", citing Digital film/folder number: 004703823; FHL microfilm: 9984; Image number: 3518; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: I11412-7, FamilySearch Record: KC85-LPD (accessed 24 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: 939K-R53P-MX, Sophia A Rose in death record for daughter Elizabeth A Libby 25 Mar 1904 in Portland, Maine, United States.
Death of daughter Elizabeth A Libby: "Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910", citing Digital film/folder number: 007595806; FHL microfilm: 12019; Record number: 13; Packet letter: B, FamilySearch Record: F488-BJH (accessed 24 February 2024), Sophia A Rose in death record for daughter Elizabeth A Libby 25 Mar 1904 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine, United States.
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