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First Generation
1. Dominique Danielle Davis was born on 24 Feb 1967 in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
Second Generation
2. Robert Alden Davis was born on 23 Apr 1941 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Delivered by Dr. Charles
N. Dennison.
Date of birth on birth certificate filed with state was in recorded in error. Should be April 23, not 28., according to my
mother. She said the Doctor that filed it wrote the figure 3 close to resembling an 8. Never took the time to correct it.
Lived at Southwest Harbor. Owner of Davis Real Estate Agency. Danielle Matchouffet and Robert Alden Davis were
married on 23 Sep 1961 in Paris, France.
3. Danielle Matchouffet was born on 9 Feb 1941 in Bruxelles,Belgium. Born in Belgium of French parents.
Robert Alden Davis and Danielle Matchouffet had the following children:
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i. Eric Wayne Davis was born on 29 Jul 1965 in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was an
Owner, Acadia Builders in Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
ii. Dominique Danielle Davis, born 24 Feb 1967, Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
Third Generation
4. Elmer Spofford "Goog" Davis was born on 7 Jan 1899 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 23
Oct 1971 at the age of 72 in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Recorded at Frenchboro.
ELMER DAVIS
Southwest Harbor: Elmer S. Davis, 72, died Oct. 23, at an Ellsworth hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Frenchboro Jan 7, 1899, the son of Leamon and Agnes Joyce Davis.
Surviving are eight daughters, Mrs. Arlene Watson of Nashua, N. H., Mrs. Ramona Turner, Southwest Harbor, Mrs. Janet
Ripley, Thomaston, Mrs. Joan Sholty, Peru, Ind., Mrs. Maureen Ussery, Hudson, N.H., Mrs. Dorothy Colbath, Bass Harbor,
Mrs, Margerite Parkhurst, Wilmington, Mass., Mrs. Juanita Twigg, England; two sons, Raymond of Bangor and Robert of
Southwest Harbor; one brother, Granville, Bass Harbor; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Thurston, Southwest Harbor and Mrs.
Florence Atwood, Woburn, Mass.; 34 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Monday at noon at the Fernald Funeral Home, Mount Desert with the Rev. Neal Bousfield of the Maine
Seacoast Mission officiating. Burial will be in Frenchboro. He was buried in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
Ella Nettie Tinker and Elmer Spofford "Goog" Davis were married on 30 Jan 1928 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine,
USA.
5. Ella Nettie Tinker was born on 13 Mar 1908 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 31 Aug 1993
at the age of 85 in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA. SOUTHWEST HARBOR- Ella Davis, 85, of Southwest
Harbor, Maine, passed away peacefully Aug 31, 1993. She was born on Swan's Island March 13, 1908. The daughter of
Harvey & Nettie McKay Tinker She was raised on Swan's island with four brothers and one sister. Harvey, James, Colon,
Henry and Zulma. She was pre diceased by Harvey, James & Colon. She was married to Elmer Davis from Frenchboro in
1927. She is survived by 10 children, Freida Smith, wife of Wendell Smith, Rockport, Maine, Arlene Watson, wife of
Andrew Watson, Southwest Harbor, Maine, Ramona Turner wife of Filmore Turner (Diceased), Southwest Harbor, Maine,
Janet Ripley wife of Francis Ripley, Rockland, Maine, Raymond Davis & wife Nancy Reed Davis, Ellsworth, Maine,
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Margaret Parkhurst, Chelmsford, Mass, Robert Davis & wife Danielle Matchouffet Davis, Southwest Harbor, Maine, Juantia
Twigg wife of Eric Twigg, Southwest Harbor, Joan Sholty, Peru, Indiana, & Maureen Meyer, Humble Texas. She was pre
diseased by a daughter Dorothy Colbeth wife of Arthur Colbeth, Bass Harbor, Maine. She worked hard all her life, cleaning,
baiting trawls, knitting pockets & heads, just about anything to make sure the family was fed and clothed and always
received that special dream present at Christmas. Never once did she complain. Matter of fact, she loved the responsibility. I
know, because I was her son.
Elmer Spofford Davis and Ella Nettie Tinker had the following children:
i. Freda Alma Tinker was born on 5 Aug 1925 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Raised
by grandparents, Nellie and Ray Tinker.
ii. Arlene Mary Davis was born on 18 May 1928 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Year of
birth also reported as 1928. She died on 25 Nov 2002 at the age of 74 in Southwest Harbor, Hancock
County, Maine, USA. SOUTHWEST HARBOR Arlene Mary (Davis) Watson, 74, died Nov. 25, 2002, in
Southwest Harbor. She was born May 18, 1928, on Swans Island, the daughter of Ella (Tinker) Davis and
Elmer Davis. She enjoyed being around her family and friends and the family gatherings that were held
yearly. Arlene is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law; Wilfred and Debra Watson of Waterville,
Bruce and Thelma Watson of Penacook, N.H., and Jeff and Carolyn Watson of Hookset, N.H.; three
daughters, Sherry Belanger and husband, Paul and Dawn and her husband, Steve Dubuc, all of Nashua,
N.H. and Belinda and her husband, Rusty Reed of Southwest Harbor; seven sisters, Freida Smith,
Ramona Turner, Janet Ripley, Margaret Parkhurst, Juanita Twigg, Joan Sholty and Maureen Meyer; two
brothers, Raymond and Robert Davis; a very special aunt, Zelma Higgins, 27 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchild-ren and a special friend, Sherry Colbeth. Arlene was predeceased by her husband, Andrew
Wilfred Watson, in 2001; a daughter, Catherine Tucker, Aug. 9, 1993; and a sister, Dorothy Colbeth. At
Arlene's request there will be no services. Contributions in Arlene's memory may be made to the
Southwest Harbor SPCA, care of Bess Gray, Box 434, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679. Arrangements by
Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mount Desert.
iii. Ramona Madeline Davis was born on 27 Jan 1930 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
iv. Janet Marilyn Davis was born on 18 Dec 1931 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died
on 3 Apr 2005 at the age of 73 in Rockland, Knox County, Maine, USA. Publish Date: Tuesday, April
5, 2005
JANET M. RIPLEY
ROCKLAND - Janet M. Ripley, 73, of Rockland, passed away April 3, 2005, at home, with her family
by her side. She was born Dec. 18, 1931, in Frenchboro, the daughter of Elmer and Ella (Tinker) Davis.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sisters, Arlene Watson and Dorothy Colbeth. Janet is
survived by her husband of 54 years, Francis M. Ripley; two sons, Gary R. Ripley and wife, Georgia, and
Dennis F. Ripley and wife, Debbie; three grandchildren, Gary R. Ripley Jr., Kevin Ripley, and Kendra
Ripley; her brothers and sisters, Freida Smith and husband, Wendell, of Lincolnville, Ramona Turner and
companion, Robert Norwood, of Southwest Harbor, Raymond Davis and wife, Nancy, of Lamoine,
Margaret Parkhurst of Chelmsford, Mass., Robert Davis and wife, Danielle, of Southwest Harbor, Juanita
Twigg and husband, Eric, of Southwest Harbor, Joanne Sholty of Peru, Ind., and Maureen Meyer of
Humble, Texas. Arrangements are private under the care of Cremation Services of Maine, 182 Waldo
Ave., Belfast.
v. Dorothy Avis Davis was born on 16 Jun 1933 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died
on 29 May 1985 at the age of 51 in Bass Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA. BASS HARBOR,
Dorothy Avis (Davis) Colbeth, 51, died May 29, 1985 peacefully in her home at Bass Harbor. She was
born June 16, 1933, on Fenchboro, the daughter of Ella (Tinker) Davis and Elmer Davis. She enjoyed
being around her family, playing cards, badmitten and horse shoes. Dorothy was survived by two sons
and a daughter. Dwight Colbeth, Alan Colbeth and a daughter Carol Colbeth (Seavey). A daughter-in-law
Sherry Colbeth and a son-in-law Maurice Seavey. (Number) lovely grand children. (names)
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vi. Raymond Tinker Davis was born on 10 Feb 1937 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He
died on 16 Feb 2012 at the age of 75 in Tremont, Hancock County, Maine, USA. HANCOCK Raymond T. Davis Sr. “Papa” - Raymond,age 75, died peacefully Feb.16, 2012, at his home in
Hancock with his love of four years Marcia by his side. Raymond was born Feb. 10, 1937,on Swan’s
Island. He was the son of Elmer and Ella Davis.
Fifty years of his life was spent with his wife, Nancy raising their six children and enjoying all their
grandchildren together. He owned Ray Davis and Son Painting with his son for many years. He loved
spending time with his family having cookouts, which usually included numerous hours of playing
horseshoes. He was known as “The Champ of Seven Cities!” and to the ones he was closest with he was
known as “The King!” He loved his family so much and always entertained them with his stories and
sense of humor. Raymond enjoyed planting flowers around his home, playing his guitar and working in
his woodshop making gifts for his loved ones. Raymond also loved to sit and watch wrestling with his
son whenever possible. A big tradition in his life was attending the Cruise-In Car show at Jordan’s Snack
Bar for the past 20 years. He loved listening to the bands and dancing for he was a huge country music
fan. In recent years Raymond enjoyed going to the VFW dances on Saturday nights with his girlfriend.
He also discovered his love for Karaoke, singing all the country classics with his daughters.
Raymond is predeceased by his mother and father; his sisters, Dorothy, Arlene, Janet, Juanita; and his sonin-law, William Munson. He is survived by his brother, Robert; sisters, Maureen, Joan, Margaret,
Ramona and Freida; his children, Lorraine Munson of Tombstone, Ariz., Linda Davis of Bangor,
Raymond Davis Jr. and his wife, Yvonne, of Trenton, Ann Tardiff and her husband, Joseph, of Levant,
Mary Stubbs and her husband, Eddie, of Jonesboro, and Christy Beal and her husband, Richard, of
Columbia; his grandchildren, Charity,Tony, Jason, Eric, Apryl, Farran, Jasmine, Mariah, Thomas, Emma;
and a granddaughter on the way; great-grandchildren, Carter, Olivia, Miles, Alex and Kennedy. He also
had many special nieces and nephews in his life.
Raymond was fortunate to have his family grow even more in recent years through his relationship with
Marcia. Phoebe and Jim became like a sister and brother to him. He cared for Robin, Cindy and Tom like
they were his own children. Amanda, Tina and their little ones were just like grandchildren to him as well
as Ashley, his little buddy. Thank you all for loving him just as we all did. He will truly be missed by so
many.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Donations in Raymond’s name should be given to
the Peace Ridge Sanctuary, a home for abused and neglected animals in Downeast Maine. Contact
Daniella at 326-9506 or visit their website.
vii. Margaret Ella Davis was born on 18 Oct 1939 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
viii. Robert Alden Davis, born 23 Apr 1941, Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
ix. Juanita Jean Davis was born on 24 Jul 1943 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Delivered
by R. H. Osburne, R. N. She died Cancer on 28 Oct 2006 at the age of 63 in Ellsworth, Hancock County,
Maine, USA. JUANITA JEAN
(DAVIS) TWIGG SOUTHWEST HARBOR Juantia Jean Twigg, 63, passed away Saturday, Oct. 28,
2006, at an Ellsworth health care facility, due to a battle with cancer. She was born July 24, 1943, on
Swans Island, a daughter of the late Elmer S. Davis and Ella N. (Tinker) Davis. She was a loving and
caring lady who loved her family and friends so very much. She cared for others more than herself and
would often carry other's burdens. She was well known by many for her compassion and kindness.
Juanita and her husband owned and operated Tom Cat Variety, Southwest Harbor for 22 years. She will
be missed very much by all her family and friends and her two cats, Mimi and Susu. She is survived by
her husband, Eric Twigg of Southwest Harbor; two sons, Shawn Twigg of Portland and Daryl Twigg and
his wife, Terrilyn, of Bucksport; stepdaughter, Sonia Perry of England; brothers, Robert Davis and his
wife, Danielle, of Southwest Harbor and Raymond Davis and his wife, Nancy, of Lamoine; sisters, Freida
Smith and her husband, Wendall, of Lincolnville, Ramona Turner and her partner, Bob, of Southwest
Harbor, Joan Sholty of Indiana, Margaret Parkhurst of Massachusetts and Maureen Meyer of Portland;
six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Arlene Watson of
Southwest Harbor, Janet Ripley of Rockland and Dorothy Colbeth of Bass Harbor. A memorial service
will be announced and held at a later time. Arrangements by Acadia Burial & Cremation Direct, Mount
Desert.
x. Joan Lorraine Davis was born on 16 Jan 1946 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
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xi. Maureen Wanda Davis was born on 8 Jun 1949 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
6. Eugene Matchouffet served in the military in French Navy. Jenny and Eugene Matchouffet were married.
7. Jenny was born (date unknown).
Eugene Matchouffet and Jenny had the following child:
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i. Danielle Matchouffet, born 9 Feb 1941, Bruxelles,Belgium.
Fourth Generation
8. Leaman T. Davis was born on 3 Apr 1868 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 24 Jan 1938 at the
age of 69 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Agnes F. Joyce and Leaman T. Davis were married on 10 May
1888 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Married by B. R. Lunt, Jr., Esq.
9. Agnes F. Joyce was born on 4 Aug 1860 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 4 Feb 1931 at the
age of 70 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She appeared in the census between 1880 and 1900 in Frenchboro,
Hancock County, Maine, USA. Agnes was buried in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
Leaman T. Davis and Agnes F. Joyce had the following children:
i. Peter Alexander M. "Alex" Davis was born on 11 Oct 1888 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine,
USA. He died on 6 Nov 1967 at the age of 79 in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, USA. ALEX
DAVIS
Bass Harbor; Alex P. Davis, 79, died Monday in an Ellsworth hospital after a short illness.
He was born in Frenchboro, Oct. 11, 1888, the son of Leman and Agnes (Twist) Davis.
Davis belonged to the Southwest Harbor I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Bernard Knights of Pythias Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bessie (Joyce) Davis of Bass Harbor; five daughters, Mrs. Vivian Lunt and
Mrs. Lillian Lunt both of Frenchboro, Mrs. Roseta Seavey and Mrs. Ruby Daigle, both of Mt. Desert,
and Mrs. Carolyn Seavey of Mt. Desert; four sons, Vincent of Frenchboro, Lawrence and Richard, both
of Southwest Harbor, and Elmer of Boston; 17 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; three stepchildren, Mrs. Mertice Buzzell of Bar Harbor, Mrs. Marion Farley of Tremont, and Mrs. Clayton Black
of Bernard; three brothers, Elmer of Southwest Harbor, Granville of Bass Harbor, and Bennie of
Frenchboro; four sisters, Mrs. Flora Thurston and Mrs. Mary Osier, both of Southwest Harbor, Mrs.
Millie Hunton of Bar Harbor, and Mrs. Florence Atwood of Woburn, Mass.; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mt. Desert, with the
Rev. Robert Loring officiating. Burial will be in the Frenchboro Cemetery, Thursday afternoon with the
Rev. Neal Bousfield of the Maine Seacoast Mission officiating.
Friends may call Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral chapel. He was buried in Frenchboro, Hancock
County, Maine, USA.
ii. Alden M. Davis was born on 24 May 1890 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 6
Jul 1905 at the age of 15 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
iii. Grace Hester Davis was born on 2 Nov 1892 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.1–2 She
appeared in the census in 1900 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 21 Mar 1954
at the age of 61 in Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA.1 Grace was buried in Mt. Height
cemetery, Southwest Harbor.2–3 She lived in Southwest Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA circa
1951–1954. She lived in Salsbury's Cove, Mt. Desert, Island, , Maine, USA - c1951.
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iv. Millie Leah Davis was born on 9 Feb 1894 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 8
Oct 1970 at the age of 76 in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Bar Harbor: Mrs. Millie
Hunton, 76, widow of Arthur Hunton, died Oct. 8 at her home following a short illness. She was born at
Frenchboro March 9, 1894, the daughter of Leman and Agnes (Joyce) Davis. Mrs. Hunton was a
member of the Eastern Star of Mt. Desert. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Florence Atwood of Woburn,
Mass., and Mrs. Flora Thurston of Southwest Harbor; .....
v. Abbie Florence Davis was born on 19 Apr 1895 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died
after Jan 1979 at the age of 83.
vi. Granville W. "Sim" Davis was born on 27 Mar 1897 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He
died on 16 Jan 1979 at the age of 81 in Bar Harbor Hospital, Maine, USA. GRANDVILLE DAVIS
Bass Harbor: Grandville W. Davis, 81, husband of Violet Thurlow Davis, died Jan 16, 1979, at a Bar
Harbor hospital. He was born at Frenchboro, March 27, 1897, the son of Lemon and Agnes (Joyce)
Davis. Mr. Davis has been a boat builder all of his life. He was a member of the Tremont Masonic
Lodge, Southwest Harbor, and the Olsen Memorial Chapel of Bass Harbor. He is survived by his wife of
Bass Harbor; three daughters, Mrs. Theda LaBrec of Bernard, Mrs. June Thompson of Seal Cove, Mrs.
Thelma LaMae of El Monte, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs.Florence Atwood of Woburn, Mass., and Mrs. Flora
Thurston of Florida; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mount Desert, with the Rev.
Malcolm MacDuffie officiating. Spring burial will be at Mount Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor.
Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday, 7 to 8 p.m. He was buried in Mt. Height cemetery, Southwest
Harbor.
vii. Elmer Spofford "Goog" Davis, born 7 Jan 1899, Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA; died 23
Oct 1971, Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
viii. Flora Olive Davis was born on 9 Apr 1901 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died in
Jun 1982 at the age of 81.
ix. Benjamin Spurling "Bennie" Davis Sr. was born on 2 Jun 1904 in Frenchboro, Hancock County,
Maine, USA. He died on 1 Mar 1971 at the age of 66 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
Accidential drowning in car at ferry wharf.
BENNIE DAVIS
Frenchboro: Bennie S. Davis Sr., 66, died March 1 of accidental drowning.
He was born in Frenchboro June 2, 1904 the son of Leman and Agnes (Joyce) Davis.
He was well known here and about the surrounding islands and was certainly the ambassador of this
island community. He was a lobster fisherman by trade.
Survivors include one son, Bennie Davis, Jr. of Sudbury, Mass.; two grandchildren; two brothers,
Granville of Bass Harbor and Elmer of Southwest Harbor; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Thurston of Southwest
Harbor and Mrs. Florence Atwood of Woburn, Mass.; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Fernald Funeral Chapel, Mount Desert with the
Rev. Neal Bousfield of the Maine Seacoast Mission officiating. Spring burial will be in the Mount
Height Cemetery, Southwest Harbor. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Wednesday from 2-4 and 78 p.m. He was buried in Mt. Height cemetery, Southwest Harbor. Boat builder.
10. Raymond A. Tinker was born about 6 Nov 1881 in Brooklin, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 25 Mar 1937
at the age of 55 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was buried on 28 Mar 1937 in Rose Hill cemetery,
Atlantic. An engineer. Nettie E. McKay and Raymond A. Tinker were married on 29 Mar 1904 in Swan's Island, Hancock
County, Maine, USA.
11. Nettie E. McKay was born on 2 May 1882 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 17 Nov 1959
at the age of 77 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Rockland: Nov. 18 - Mrs. Nettie M. Tinker, 77, of
Rockland died in a local hospital, Tuesday. She was a former Swan's Island resident. Mrs. Tinker was born on Swan's Island
May 2, 1882, the daughter of F. James and Ella (Bridges) McKay. She was a member of the Rockland Emblem Club.
Surviving are four sons, Harvey of Ingraham's Hill and Colin, James and Henry of Rockland; two daughters, Mrs. Zulma
Higgins of Swan's Island and Mrs. Ella Davis of Manset; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Joyce of Swan's Island and Mrs. Bertha
Boute, California; 26 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the residence on Swan's
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Island Friday morning at 11 o'clock with the Reverend Mathieson officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hill Cemetery,
Swan's Island. She was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic.
Raymond A. Tinker and Nettie E. McKay had the following children:
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i. Harvey James Tinker was born on 7 Mar 1904 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He
died on 14 Feb 1979 at the age of 74 in Rockport, Knox County, Maine, USA. Death reported as of
1948. He was adopted. Harvey was buried in Achorn Cemetery, Rockland, Maine. Raised by his
Grandparents 'Aunt' Ella (Bridges)& her husband James McKay. Lived at Rockland.
ii. Colon A. Tinker was born on 26 Jul 1905 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was a
Plant Manager, F. J. O'Hara's in Rockland, Knox County, Maine, USA. He died on 21 Jan 1979 at the
age of 73 in Owls Head, Knox County, Maine, USA. COLON TINKER
Owls Head: Colon A. Tinker, 73, husband of Ada Conary Tinker, died Jan 21 at his Ingraham Hill home.
He had been plant foreman at F. J. O'Hara's for the past 35 years. Born on July 26, 1905 at Swan's
Island, he was the son of Raymond and Nettie McKay Tinker. Besides his widow of Owls Head, Mr.
Tinker is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Julian (Charlene) Oliver of Owls Head; a grandson, Richard
Oliver; two brothers, Harvey and Henry Tinker, both of Owls Head; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Davis of
Southwest Harbor and Mrs. Zulma Higgins of Swan's Island; and several nieces and nephews. Mr.
Tinker was a member of the Rockland Lodge of Elks. The funeral was Wednesday from the Burpee
Funeral Home, Rockland, with interment at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Swan's Island. Colon was buried in
Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic.
iii. Zulma E. Tinker was born on 27 Jan 1907 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on
13 Feb 2003 at the age of 96 in Camden, Knox County, Maine, USA. A graveside committal service will
be held at 12:30 p.m. on May 16, 2003 at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Swans Island.
LINCOLNVILLE - Zulma E. Higgins, 96, died Thursday, February 13, 2003 at Windward Gardens in
Camden.
Born at Swans Island, January 27, 1907, she was the daughter of Raymond A. and Nettie McKay Tinker.
She was educated in local schools.
February 6, 1932, she married Maynard Higgins at Frenchboro. Mr. Higgins died in 1969.
In earlier years, she worked in the Swans Island fish processing industry. More recently she worked as a
personal care provider in Southwest Harbor.
During the depression, she cut hair, bartering her services for preserves. Mrs. Higgins was known on the
island as woman with a “Big Heart”. She enjoyed helping others and cared for her nieces and nephews
when they were little. She enjoyed making donuts and was know as the “Donut Lady” on the island. She
also enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
She is survived by one brother, Henry Tinker of Rockland as well as several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Visiting hours will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2003 at Burpee, Carpenter &
Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland. A spring graveside committal will be held at
the Rose Hill Cemetery, Swans Island.
She was buried on 16 May 2003 in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic. No children.
iv. Ella Nettie Tinker, born 13 Mar 1908, Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA; died 31 Aug 1993,
Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
v. James Raymond "Jimmy" Tinker was born on 26 Nov 1909 in Swan's Island, Hancock County,
Maine, USA. He was a Prison Guard in Maine State Prison, Thomaston. He died on 22 Aug 1970 at the
age of 60 in Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, USA. JAMES TINKER
Rockland: James R. Tinker, 60, died in Thomaston Aug. 22.
He was the husband of Mary L. Tinker.
He was born in Swan's Island Nov. 26, 1909, the son of Raymond and Nettie (McKay) Tinker, and was
employed at the Maine State Prison for the past 22 years as a prison guard.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Roby Smith and Mrs. Marilyn Cane, both of
Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Elle Davis of Bar Harbor and Mrs. Zulma Higgins of Swan's Island; three
brothers, Henry and Harvey of owls Head and Colon of Rockland; eight grandchildren; four step-sons,
and three step-daughters.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home, Thomaston, with the Rev.
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Cleaves Henderson officiating. Burial will be in the Achorn Cemtery in
Rockland. Jimmy was buried in Achorn Cemetery, Rockland, Maine. He was also known as James R.
Tinker. Maine State Prison Guard.
vi. Tinker was born on 30 Mar 1913 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He/she died on 30
Mar 1913 at the age of 0 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He/she was stillborn on 30
Mar 1913 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
vii. Henry Derice Tinker Sr.4 was born on 1 Jul 1915 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.5
Delivered by Dr. A. J. Fuller. He died on 2 Jan 2004 at the age of 88 in North Waldoboro, Maine, USA.
ROCKLAND - Henry D. Tinker, 88, died Friday, January 2, 2004 at the home of his very special friends,
Roberta and Clifford Tibbetts in North Waldoboro where he was celebrating the holidays.
Born July 1, 1915 on Swans Island, he was the son of Raymond and Nettie McKay Tinker. He attended
Rockland High School through the middle 1930s. In his youth, Henry worked on the first State road on
Swans Island.
His many accomplishments through life were far-reaching. He left Swans Island to make his way in the
big city of New York where he gained employment on 'millionaire's' three and four masted yachts as the
special 'top sail' man.
Returning to Rockland, Henry became a well-known carpenter. He built many beautiful homes in the
Owls Head area and worked on homes and projects in Rockland.
In the mid 1950s, he was involved in the building and operation of a lobster float that made its way to the
'Thanksgiving Day Parade” in New York City. He helped assemble the float there and rode it through the
streets of New York.
Henry's fascination with music followed him throughout his life. He played the saxophone, violin and
his pride and joy, the four string banjo. Since a teenager, he played the banjo at many area dances and
celebrations. As a member of the 'Swingtimers Band”, he played his banjo at many nursing homes and
functions in Knox and Waldo counties.
He attended West Rockport Baptist Church many years.
He was predeceased by his wife, Doris Davis Tinker in 1996, three brothers, Harvey, Colon, James; and
two sisters, Ella Davis and Zulma Higgins. Besides his dear friends, Roberta & Clifford Tibbetts, Henry
is survived by one son, Henry, Jr. and his wife Ann of Medford, Massachusetts; and a special nephew,
Bill Wilson and his wife Sandy of Woolwich as well as several other nieces and nephews.
An hour of visiting will be held at 10:00 in the morning, Saturday, January 10, 2004 at Burpee, Carpenter
& Hutchins Funeral Home, 110 Limerock Street, Rockland, with a funeral service following at 11:00
a.m. The Reverend Harold Carpenter will officiate. Interment will be in Pleasant Point Cemetery,
Cushing, in the spring
He was buried on 6 May 2004 in Pleasant View cemetery, Cushing, Maine.
Henry Tinker
Burpee,Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home, Rockland
(May 3): ROCKLAND--A graveside committal service for Henry D. Tinker at 2 p.m. on May 6 at
Pleasant View Cemetery in Cushing. Henry died on Jan. 2, 2004. The Rev. Harold Carpenter will
officiate.
Fifth Generation
16. Capt. William Davis was born about 1817. He died on 20 Oct 1894 at the age of 77 in Frenchboro, Hancock County,
Maine, USA. He was a Fisherman in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Came to Swan's Island in 1794. Moved to
Long Island (Frenchboro) in 1797. Mary Twist Rice and Capt. William Davis were married.
17. Mary Twist Rice was born about 1824. She died on 23 Sep 1897 at the age of 73.
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William Davis and Mary Twist Rice had the following children:
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i. Almena Twist (Davis) was born in 1858. She appeared in the census between 1860 and 1870 in
Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
ii. Abbie E. Davis was born on 26 Jan 1858 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 26
Mar 1935 at the age of 77 in New Harbor, Maine, USA. Recorded at Frenchboro. She was buried in
Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Probably wrong parent/husband combination for this person.
She was at home unmarried in 1880.
iii. Albertie Davis was born in 1861 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died before 1880 at
the age of 19.
iv. Rubie Davis was born in 1863 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died before 1880 at
the age of 17.
v. Leaman T. Davis, born 3 Apr 1868, Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA; died 24 Jan 1938,
Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
vi. Mary Etta Davis was born on 13 Jul 1868 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 28
Nov 1955 at the age of 87 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
18. Capt. Reuben B. Joyce was born on 12 Feb 1837 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 11 Apr
1909 at the age of 72 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic. 1880
census Reuben was a Fisherman in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Mary Ann P. Lunt and Capt. Reuben B.
Joyce were married on 2 Feb 1859 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Married by Rev. Benjamin F. Stinson.
19. Mary Ann P. Lunt was born on 11 Jan 1838 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She appeared in the census
in 1880 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 4 Apr 1883 at the age of 45 in Swan's Island, Hancock
County, Maine, USA. Mary was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic.
Reuben B. Joyce and Mary Ann P. Lunt had the following children:
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i. Agnes F. Joyce, born 4 Aug 1860, Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA; died 4 Feb 1931,
Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
ii. George Will Joyce was born on 25 May 1863 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died
in 1917 at the age of 54 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was buried in Grindle Hill
cemetery, Swan's Island. 1880 census George was a Fisherman in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine,
USA.
iii. Reuben B. Joyce was born on 24 Jul 1866 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He appeared
in the census in 1880 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 21 Jul 1883 at the age of
16 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. Reuben was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic.
iv. Alden P. Joyce was born about 5 Aug 1869 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He
appeared in the census in 1880 in Frenchboro, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 23 Feb 1937 at
the age of 67 in Rockland, Knox County, Maine, USA. Alden was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic.
v. Infant Joyce was born on 5 Apr 1876 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He/she died on 5
Apr 1876 at the age of 0 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
20. Harvey D. Tinker was born about 2 Jul 1859 in Tremont, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He died on 2 Mar 1904 at the
age of 44 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic. Came to Swan's
Island from Tremont about 1891. A blacksmith at the quarry. Retired in Florida.
21. Nettie C. Clark died in 1946 in Florida, USA. She was buried in Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic. She was born in
Tremont, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
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Harvey D. Tinker and Nettie C. Clark had the following child:
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i. Raymond A. Tinker, born abt 6 Nov 1881, Brooklin, Hancock County, Maine, USA; died 25 Mar 1937,
Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
22. James Timothy McKay was born on 15 Mar 1857 in Grand Manan, New Brunswick, Canada. He died on 5 Nov 1941
at the age of 84 in Bar Harbor, Hancock County, Maine, USA. He was buried in Grindle Hill cemetery, Swan's Island. Ella
Cora Bridges and James Timothy McKay were married on 9 Apr 1878 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
Married by Benjamin Smith, Esq.
They obtained a marriage license on 10 Apr 1878 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
23. Ella Cora Bridges was born on 24 Mar 1861 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on 30 Sep 1931
at the age of 70 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She was buried in Grindle Hill cemetery, Swan's Island.
James Timothy McKay and Ella Cora Bridges had the following children:
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i. Nettie E. McKay, born 2 May 1882, Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA; died 17 Nov 1959,
Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA.
ii. Lucy Rachel McKay was born on 1 Aug 1885 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She
died on 3 Feb 1970 at the age of 84 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. LUCY SMITH
Swan's Island: Mrs. Lucy R. Smith, 84, widow of Judson Smith, died Tuesday at her home following a
long illness.
Born at Swan's Island, Aug 1, 1885, she was the daughter of James and Ella (Bridges) McKay.
She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Bernice Sprague; one son, Harry of Bernard; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Joyce
of Swan's Island and Mrs. Bertha Buote of Inyokern, California.; four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Swan's Island Methodist Church with Rev.
Bruce Mathewson officiating. Burial will be in Grindle Hill Cemetery at Swan's Island.
Friends may call at her residence Wednesday afternoon and evening. She was buried on 5 Feb 1970 in
Grindle Hill cemetery, Swan's Island.
iii. Bertha H. McKay was born on 21 Dec 1888. She died after May 1970 at the age of 81.
iv. Bessie J. McKay was born on 5 Jun 1891 in Swan's Island, Hancock County, Maine, USA. She died on
16 May 1970 at the age of 78 in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine, USA. BESSIE JOYCE
Swan's Island: Mrs. G. Carlton (Bessie) Joyce, 78, died May 16 in an Ellsworth hospital.
She was born at Swan's Island June 5, 1891, the daughter of James and Ella (Bridges) McKay.
She was a member of the Swan's Island Full Gospel Church.
Surviving are her husband of Swan's Island; one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Staples; two sons, Llewellyn and
Robert, both of Swan's Island; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Beautte of California; eight grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Atlantic Baptist Church, Swan's Island, with Rev.
George Cook officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. She was buried on 18 May 1970 in
Rose Hill cemetery, Atlantic.
v. Blanche A. McKay was born on 17 Feb 1894. She died on 7 Feb 1913 at the age of 18. She was buried
in Grindle Hill cemetery, Swan's Island. Unmarried.
Preparer:
Stephen C. Joyce
for the Swan's Island Education Society
919-528-3106
[email protected]
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Endnotes
28 July 2012
1. Bert L. Smith Scrapbook, Obituaries Page 25.
2. Thomas F. Vining, Cemeteries of Cranberry Isles and the Towns of Mount Desert Island (V F Thomas Co. - Bar
Harbor, Maine - 2000), Page 428.
3. Bert L. Smith Scrapbook, Page 25.
4. Obituary, http://rockland.villagesoup.com/announcements/index.cfm?AnnID=2381.
5. Swan's Island, Maine Vital Records, Births 1923-1969.
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Index of Names
28 July 2012
<NO SURNAME>
Jenny . . . 4
BRIDGES
Ella Cora (b. 1861) . . . 9
CLARK
Nettie C. . . . 8
DAVIS
Abbie E. (b. 1858) . . . 8
Abbie Florence (b. 1895) . . . 5
Albertie (b. 1861) . . . 8
Alden M. (b. 1890) . . . 4
Arlene Mary (b. 1928) . . . 2
Benjamin Spurling Sr. (b. 1904) . . . 5
Capt. William (b. 1817) . . . 7
Dominique Danielle (b. 1967) . . . 1
Dorothy Avis (b. 1933) . . . 2
Elmer Spofford (b. 1899) . . . 1, 5
Eric Wayne (b. 1965) . . . 1
Flora Olive (b. 1901) . . . 5
Grace Hester (b. 1892) . . . 4
Granville W. (b. 1897) . . . 5
Janet Marilyn (b. 1931) . . . 2
Joan Lorraine (b. 1946) . . . 3
Juanita Jean (b. 1943) . . . 3
Leaman T. (b. 1868) . . . 4, 8
Margaret Ella (b. 1939) . . . 3
Mary Etta (b. 1868) . . . 8
Maureen Wanda (b. 1949) . . . 4
Millie Leah (b. 1894) . . . 5
Peter Alexander M. (b. 1888) . . . 4
Ramona Madeline (b. 1930) . . . 2
Raymond Tinker (b. 1937) . . . 3
Robert Alden (b. 1941) . . . 1, 3
Rubie (b. 1863) . . . 8
JOYCE
Agnes F. (b. 1860) . . . 4, 8
Alden P. (b. 1869) . . . 8
Capt. Reuben B. (b. 1837) . . . 8
George Will (b. 1863) . . . 8
Infant (b. 1876) . . . 8
Reuben B. (b. 1866) . . . 8
LUNT
Mary Ann P. (b. 1838) . . . 8
MATCHOUFFET
Danielle (b. 1941) . . . 1, 4
Eugene . . . 4
MCKAY
Bertha H. (b. 1888) . . . 9
Bessie J. (b. 1891) . . . 9
Blanche A. (b. 1894) . . . 9
James Timothy (b. 1857) . . . 9
Lucy Rachel (b. 1885) . . . 9
Nettie E. (b. 1882) . . . 5, 9
RICE
Mary Twist (b. 1824) . . . 7
TINKER
(b. 1913) . . . 7
Colon A. (b. 1905) . . . 6
Ella Nettie (b. 1908) . . . 1, 6
Freda Alma (b. 1925) . . . 2
Harvey D. (b. 1859) . . . 8
Harvey James (b. 1904) . . . 6
Henry Derice Sr. (b. 1915) . . . 7
James Raymond (b. 1909) . . . 6
Raymond A. (b. 1881) . . . 5, 9
Zulma E. (b. 1907) . . . 6
TWIST (DAVIS)
Almena (b. 1858) . . . 8
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Index of Places
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Atlantic
Rose Hill cemetery . . . 5–6, 8–9
Belgium
Bruxelles . . . 1, 4
Canada
New Brunswick
Grand Manan . . . 9
France
Paris . . . 1
French Navy . . . 4
Maine
Cushing
Pleasant View cemetery . . . 7
Rockland
Achorn Cemetery . . . 6–7
Southwest Harbor
Mt. Height cemetery . . . 4–5
Swan's Island
Grindle Hill cemetery . . . 8–9
Thomaston
Maine State Prison . . . 6
USA
Florida . . . 8
Maine
Bar Harbor Hospital . . . 5
Hancock County
Bar Harbor . . . 1, 5–6, 9
Bass Harbor . . . 2
Brooklin . . . 5, 9
Ellsworth . . . 1, 3–5, 9
Frenchboro . . . 1–5, 7–8
Southwest Harbor . . . 1–2, 4
Swan's Island . . . 1–9
Tremont . . . 3, 8
Island
Mt. Desert
Salsbury's Cove . . . 4
Knox County
Camden . . . 6
Owls Head . . . 6
Rockland . . . 2, 6, 8
Rockport . . . 6
Thomaston . . . 6
New Harbor . . . 8
North Waldoboro . . . 7
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