Pauline Harriet (Collins) Stetson (1928 - 1977)

Born 30 May 1928 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Stanley Niles Stetson — married about 1948 in Massachusetts, United States

Died 9 Jul 1977 at age 49 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Problems/Questions Profile managers: Cheri Ryals-Hallisey [send private message] and P Collins [send private message]

Biography

Pauline H. (Collins) Stetson was born in 1928 and passed away in 1977. She was the daughter of Albert C. Collins and Beatrice E. Hosmer.

Pauline had married Stanley Niles Stetson by 1948, most likely in Massachusetts. They are the parents of Donna, William, Mark, (and Charlie?). Grandparents of Mark N. Stetson (1982-2006). Mark passed away at the young age of 24 in Connecticut. He was laid to rest at Saint Bernards Catholic Cemetery, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Born in Concord, Mass., the son of Mark and Mary (Flynn) Stetson of Wolfeboro, [N.H.] He graduated from Marlborough High School, Class of 2000, where he was an outstanding athlete, not only on the football team but also as a member of the wrestling, track and boxing teams.^[1]

Birth:

• 30 May 1928: Pauline was born at Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. Parents: Albert C. Collins and Beatrice E. Hosmer.^[2][3]

Residences:

• 1930: Pauline H. Collins, 1yo. In household of Albert C. Collins. Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.^[4]
• 1935: Same place as 1940.
• 1940: Watertown, Middlesex, Mass. Pauline H. Collins, 11yo. Living with parents and siblings.^[5]
• 1950: Natick Center, Natick, Middlesex, Massachusetts. All born in Mass. Stanley delivered milk for a retail dairy.

1. Stanley Stetson, 29.
2. Pauline Stetson, 21.
3. Donna M. Stetson, 1.
4. William S. Stetson, 0yo.^[6]

Death:

• 09 July 1977: Pauline H. Stetson passed away at Concord, Middlesex, Massachussetts.^[7][3]

Name: Pauline Harriet Collins. Name Note. Name and form dates: Application: PAULINE HARRIET COLLINS (May 1943), Application: PAULINE HAR STETSON (Jan 1968), Application: PAULINE HOSMER STETSON (Oct 1968), Death: PAULINE STETSON (Jul 1977).

Alias: Pauline Har Stetson. Second Alias: Pauline Hosmer Stetson. Third Alias: Pauline Collins Stetson. Fourth Alias: Pauline Stetson. Sex: Female.

Social Program Application Date May 1943

Death Date Jul 1977

Birth Date 30 May 1928

Birthplace Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Race White

Father's Name Albert C Collins

Father's Sex Male

Mother's Name Beatrice E Hosmer

Mother's Sex Female

Event Type Social Program Correspondence^[2]

Pauline Collins Stetson (1928–1977), Lakeview Cemetery, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.^[8]

Memories

Mid 1960's? I have a fond childhood memory of the time our family went to Uncle Stanley and Aunt Paulie's house for a picnic. We got to get to know our cousins for a short and sweet time between transfers while dad was serving in the USAF.

They had a zipline from the barn loft to a big tree. It was so much fun! Even Gramma Lottie did it! And later just before dark we all waited and watched as a huge swarm of bats flew out of the hayloft! It was awesome! I've treasured the memory of our family get together all these years ♡

After tens of thousands of miles and nearly 60 years since I've seen them, how do you reconnect with family? I've thought of them so many times and they've always been in my heart. My cousins could easily fill in the gaps here. So, if any of my cousins see this, please don't hesitate to give me a holler. I'd love to hear from y'all! (Not for our tree, because we're family. Hugs!)

I did have the pleasure of hearing from one of my cousins years ago when he saw a post I had made of Gramma Lottie on FB. He had been researching our tree at the time when he saw her name come up in a search. Maybe WT will bring us back together again. Sooo, I think for now and out of respect for my cousins, I'll hold off on anymore research until I can talk to them. Maybe they will want to take over their mom's profile here and grow this branch of our tree. ♡

One more memory before I sign off. Years ago mom told me that Aunt Paulie had entered a drawing contest for Pillsbury and won! That cute little Pillsbury Dough Boy was Aunt Paulie's creation! How awesome is that?! I used to have one of those cute white soft rubber dolls with the blue? hat. Then I gave it to my kids when they were young. I bet my grandkids would like it now. Hmm, where is it? I bet it's around here somewhere. Lol! Happy Trails with Love to All, Cousin Cheri (Hallisey-27 23:33, 5 August 2019 (UTC))

Research Notes

1. Possible connection: Timothy Collins, b. about 1838 at County Cork, Ireland and passed away 15 Mar 1875 at Rockland, Plymouth, Mass. Single. Son of Cornelius Collins and Catherine Hoysen, both of Ireland.^[9][10]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKRW-ZLSP : accessed 3 July 2022), Pauline Stetson in entry for Mark N Stetson, Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, 10 May 2006; from "Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today)," database, GenealogyBank.com (http://www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing MetroWest Daily News, The, born-digital text.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6KM4-1BCP : 10 February 2023), Pauline Harriet Collins,.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JKNT-7JH : 7 January 2021), Pauline Stetson, Jul 1977; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XQPY-NB8 : accessed 20 June 2023), Pauline H Collins in household of Albert C Collins, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 518, sheet 4A, line 36, family 85, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 931; FHL microfilm 2,340,666.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1940", database with images, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:K4N9-P8R : Sat Jun 17 06:04:07 UTC 2023), Entry for Albert C Collins and Beatrice Collins, 1940.
6. ↑ "United States 1950 Census", database, FamilySearch (ark:/61903/1:1:6F37-TMTM : Thu May 04 21:23:32 UTC 2023), Entry for Stanley N Stetson and Pauline H Stetson.
7. ↑ "Massachusetts Death Index, 1970-2003", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VZTZ-X67 : 13 June 2019), Pauline H Stetson, 1977.
8. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/255645950/pauline-stetson: accessed March 10, 2024), memorial page for Pauline Collins Stetson (1928–1977), Find A Grave: Memorial #255645950, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Wayland, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by oclark (contributor 50029744).
9. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-DCJW-K8K?i=796&cc=1463156
10. ↑ Timothy Collins|https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/GKPS-3VB

• U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007