Luther Weston Attwood (1857 - 1932)

Born 31 Jul 1857 in Minot, Androscoggin, Maine, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Frances (Harris) Attwood — married 22 Apr 1899 in Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 10 Apr 1932 at age 74 in Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Biography

Facts

NAME
Luther Weston Attwood ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}
L. Weston Attwood ^{[5] [6] [7]}
Luther W. Attwood ^[8]
Luther Weston Atwood ^[9]

SEX
Male

BIRTH
31 JUL 1857; Minot, Androscoggin, Maine, United States ^{[10] [5] [11]}
31 JUL 1857; West Minot, Androscoggin, Maine, United States ^{[2] [12] [6] [7] [9] [13] [14]}

DEATH
10 APR 1932; Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonies ^[12]

OCCUPATION
1880; Book Keeper ^[10]
1880; Clerk ^[8]
1900; Clergyman ^[7]
1905; Clergyman ^[3]
1910; Clergyman ^[2]
1920; Clergyman ^[13]
1930; Clergyman, Universalist Church ^[6]

RESIDENCE
1860; Minot, Androscoggin, Maine, United States ^[9]
1870; Minot, Androscoggin, Maine, United States ^{[5] [14]}
1880; Minot, Androscoggin, Maine, United States ^[10]
1880; Geneva, Ontario, New York, United States ^[8]
1900; Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States ^[7]
1905; 38 Tower Ave., Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States ^[3]
1910; 38 Tower Ave., Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States ^[2]
1920; Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States ^[13]
1930; 36 Wilson Place, Abington, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States ^[6]

FAMILY
Husband
Luther Weston Attwood
Wife
Mary Frances Harris
Marriage
ABT 1898 ^[2]
22 APR 1899; Medford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States ^{[12] [7]}

Research Notes

According to "New England Atwood Families" on Compuserve, Luther Weston Atwood, born Jul 31 1857, is the son of Roscoe L. Atwood and Elizabeth Knight Greenleaf.

But there is an IGI record (Film# 537560) that shows Luther Weston Atwood, born Jul 31, 1857, to Luther Bridgham Atwood and Eliza Ann Bearce.

I think the Compuserve record is wrong. The 1910 census indicates that Mary had 2 children, 1 of whom died before 1910. It also indicates that she had been married before. One of these children appears as a stepchild in the 1900 census. It is not known if Luther and Mary had a child of their own.

Also, Luther W. Atwood appears as the son of Luther B. Atwood in the 1880 census, and he is not listed in the Elizabeth Atwood household in the 1860 census.

From the "Portsmouth Herald," Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Feb. 8, 1915,

Cards were issued today for a reception to Rev. and Mrs. Luther Weston Attwood by the Universalist parishioners. The invitation is to meet the new pastor and his wife on Thursday evening, Feb. 11 in the vestry of hte church from 8 to 10.

From the "Portsmouth Herald," Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 12, 1915,

Rev. Luther W. Attwood Presented Interesting Illustrated Lecture.

The lecture on Japan, delivered by Rev. Luther W. Attwood at the Universalist church was largely attended. It was illustrated by stereopticon views, numbering nearly one hundred, depicting the beautiful scenery, the customs of the people, and the Universalist mission in Tokio. Mr. Attwood lived at the mission for one whole year and speaks with great intelligence and experience on his subject.

From "The New York TImes," April 11, 1932,

Rev. Luther W. Attwood.

Abington, Mass., April 10.--The Rev. Luther Weston Attwood, for fifteen years pastor of the Universalist Church here, died today in his home in his seventy-fifth year. He was born in West Minot, Me.; attended Hebron Academy and Tufts Divinity School, and then became pastor of the Second Universalist Church in South Weymouth in 1891, where her remained for twenty-one years. He then spent two years as a pastor in Portsmouth, N. H., and was called to the Abingdon church, from which he retired in June, 1930. His widow, the former Mrs. Mary Shaw, survives.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Title: "1920 Census" , Page: Maine, Minot, Androscoggin Co., Roll T625_638, p. 2A , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} Source: Title: "1910 Census" , Page: Massachusetts, Weymouth ward 5, Norfolk Co., Roll T624_610, p. 195B , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Source: Title: "Massachusetts City Directories" , Page: Weymouth, 1905
4. ↑ Source: Title: "The New York Times" , Page: April 11, 1932 , Repository name: internet
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} Source: Title: "1870 Census" , Page: Maine, Minot, Androscoggin Co., Roll M593_537, p. 381, p. 131 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} Source: Title: "1930 Census" , Page: Massachusetts, Abington, Plymouth Co. Roll 938, p. 9B , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4} Source: Title: "1900 Census" , Page: Massachusetts, Weymouth, Norfolk Co., Roll T623_672, p. 3A , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2} Source: Title: "1880 Census" , Page: New York, Geneva, Ontario Co., Roll T9_909 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} Source: Title: "1860 Census" , Page: Maine, Minot, Androscoggin Co., Roll M653_432 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2} Source: Title: "1880 Census" , Page: Maine, Minot, Androscoggin Co. , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
11. ↑ Source: Title: www.familysearch.org , Page: IGI Film# 537560
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1 12.2} Source: Title: "New England Atwood Families" , Author: R. Bradley Potts
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1 13.2} Source: Title: "1920 Census" , Page: Massachusetts, Abington, Plymouth Co., Roll T625_726, p. 24A , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Source: Title: "1870 Census" , Page: Maine, Minot, Androscoggin Co., Roll M593_537, p. 381 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com