Lillian Mae Wright (1901 - 1954)

Born 8 Oct 1901 in Bolton, Worchester, Massachusetts

Wife of Arthur Graham Baker — married before 1929 in Massachusetts

Descendants

Died 28 Dec 1954 at age 53 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA

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Biography

Lilliam Mae Wright was born on 8 October 1901 in Bolton, Massachusetts. She was the daughter of Edward E Wright and Hattie Elizabeth Jacobs. ^[1][2]

In 1930, Arthur is married and living at Wrentham Rd in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. He was 32 years old when married. His mother's birthplace is listed as New York and his father's as United States. (may not know much about his father). He works for the Gas Company. Present in the household are^[3]:

Arthur G Baker, 38

Lillian M Baker, 26

Arthur Baker, 5

Ronald E Baker, 3 [3 ??/12]

Paul A Antone, 0

In 1940, Arthur is 48 years old living in at 162 Wrentham Rd in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. They own the house and have lived there at least 5 years; he works as a foreman. He's complete 1 year of high school. Present in the household are^[4]:

Arthur Baker, 48

Lillian Baker, 37

Arthur Baker, 15

Ronald Baker, 13

Mildred Baker, 8

During the 1942 WWII Draft Arthur is living at 162 Wrentham Rd, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts. He is 51 years old and works for Springfield Gas & Light Co. in Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Lilliam M Baker is listed as closest relative. ^[5]

She died in Springfield, Mass in 1954. ^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911. New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.
2. ↑ Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
3. ↑ Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: 911; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 0090; Image: 821.0; FHL microfilm: 2340646; United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, 2,667 rolls.
4. ↑ Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1711; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 22-152; United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
5. ↑ The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Massachusetts, 04/27/1942 - 04/27/1942; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147.
6. ↑ Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Deaths [1916–1970]. Volumes 66–145. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Massachusetts.