Frederick Campbell Stearns (1892 - 1956)

Born 4 Jun 1892 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Gertrude (Blatchford) Stearns — married 1920 in North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Died 17 May 1956 at age 63 in Keene, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States

Biography

Frederick Stearns was a Freemason.

In the 1900 census Frederick C Stearns (age 8), Student, was the son of John W Stears in Melrose Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts.^[1]     The household consisted of: John W Stears 34, wife Eula C Stears 36, son Frederick C Stearns 8, daughter Lora Stearns 6, brother-in-law Geo A Campbell 16.

Frederick Campbell Stearns became a freemason on 19 March 1920 in Waltham.^[2]

Frederick was a resident of Keene, New Hampshire, where he was a member of the Keene, High School Faculty for 25 years. He taught U.S. history and was a member of the Guidance staff, serving as an advisor for all students interested in a college education.

Frederick C Stearns married in 1923 in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States.^[3]

In the 1930 census Frederick C Stearns (age 37), Teacher, was the married son-in-law of Ella F Blatchford at 19 Lincoln Street, Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.^[4]     The household consisted of: Ella F Blatchford 58, son-in-law Frederick C Stearns 37, daughter Gertrude B Stearns 28, granddaughter Lois A Stearns 5, grandson Frederick A Stearns 4, granddaughter Janet C Stearns 3, roomer Mary E Browne 63, roomer Simeon J Brett 66, roomer Jack H Mac Leod 25, roomer Margaret Stockwell 25, roomer Ruth M Ward 29, roomer Roland A Leach 32, roomer Robert L Smith 16.

In the 1950 census Frederick C Stearns (age 57), History Teacher, was the married head of household in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States.^[5]     The household consisted of: Frederick C Stearns 57, wife Gertrude B Stearns 48, housekeeper Ethel M. Hojaboom 60.

Frederick Campbell Stearns was mentioned on a memorial in Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States with a death date of 17 May 1956.^[6] His obituary was printed in the Valley News on 18 May 1956 in West Lebanon, New Hampshire.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Melrose Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 663; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0880
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #23549433 (accessed 9 April 2024)
   Frederick C Stearns (8), single son, Student, in household of John W Stears (34) in Melrose Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Born in Ohio, USA.
2. ↑ Freemason Membership: "Massachusetts, U.S., Mason Membership Cards, 1733-1990"
   Original data: Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Masons Membership Cards 1733-1990. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5061 #295406 (accessed 9 April 2024)
   Name: Frederick Campbell Stearns; Birth Date: 4 Jun 1892; Birth Place: Toledo; Last Residence Place: Waltham; Lodge: Monitor; Occupation: Forestry.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970"
   Original data: Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Marriages [1916-1970]. Volumes 76–166, 192– 207. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts; Reference Number: F63.M36 v.94
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2966 #1258475 (accessed 9 April 2024)
   Frederick C Stearns marriage to undefined in 1923 in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA.
4. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0237; FHL microfilm: 2340655
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #16833999 (accessed 9 April 2024)
   Frederick C Stearns (37), married son-in-law, Teacher, in household of Ella F Blatchford (58) at 19 Lincoln Street, Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Born in Ohio.
5. ↑ 1950 Census: "1950 United States Federal Census"
   National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire; Roll: 5572; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 3-30
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 62308 #3686390 (accessed 9 April 2024)
   Frederick C Stearns (57), married, History Teacher, head of household in Keene, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. Born in Ohio.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #224577578 (accessed 9 April 2024)
   Memorial page for Frederick Campbell Stearns (4 Jun 1892-17 May 1956), citing Mount Feake Cemetery, Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA (plot: Section T; River Avenue; Lot 1877; grave 6-a); Maintained by Polar Bear Mom (contributor 48912622).
7. ↑ 1956 Newspaper: "Newspapers.com"
   Valley News (West Lebanon, New Hampshire) Fri, May 18, 1956, page 11
   Newspapers Clip: 145086487 (accessed 9 April 2024)

George Martyn of Salisbury, Mass. and his descendants by: Susan Grace Martin Shipman 1973 edition (pgs. 31 and 54)