2 i. John2 FLUANT
3 ii. Mehitable2 FLUANT
4 iii. Moses2 FLUANT
5 iv. Mary2 FLUANT
6 v. Elizabeth2 FLUANT
7 vi. Jane2 FLUANT (Died young)
Second Generation
2. John2 FLUANT (Moses1). He was born ca. 1703 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 28 Mar 1703 at the First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died ca. 1763 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was a weaver by trade and served as Sexton for the Precinct of Salem and Beverly Church.
BAPTISM RECORD: "[FLUANT], John, s. Moses and Mary, bp. Mar. 28, 1703. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.) The full record of this baptism appears in "Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 37, p. 361: "March 28 [1702/3]. Baptized. ... Jno Son of Moses Fluant by Mary his wife."
He married Mary BAKER, daughter of Jonathan BAKER & Mary COBURN, on 18 Apr 1726 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was born on 1703 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 10 Aug 1703 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died ca. 1770 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was a member of the Congregational Church.
BAPTISM RECORD: "[BAKER], Mary, d. Jonathan and Mary, Aug. 10, 1703. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 32.)
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "[Baker] Mary, and John Fluant, Apr. 18, 1726." (Vital Records of Beverly, v. 2 Marriages, p. 26 [Intentions also recorded])
John Fluant appears as the current owner of a house originally occupied by his father Moses in "An Account of all the Houses in Beverly. May 1, 1723 and such have been built since that to May 1 1751 and a farther Account of all the Houses in Beverly which are now standing May 1 1751." compiled by Col. Robert Hale. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 6, p. 111. "Moses Flunt Jno Fluent".
He is mentioned in an article on the 2nd Congregational Church written by Robert W. Lovett. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 98, p. 140, regarding the building of a bell tower: "On March 9, 1753 Mr. Gott was paid L1-17-4 for hanging the bell; and on the twenty-first John Fluent was paid L1-0-0 for ringing it."
Deed for land bought by John Fluant from the Precinct in 1757 is included in Book 111, on page 258 of Deeds and Wills in the Essex County Courthouse.
Robert W. Lovett noted above has also written an article "A House and Its Inhabitants" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 101, pp. 42-52 describing the history of the house John built that includes the following additional details and a photograph: "John Fluant, who had served as Church Sexton, asked to buy the Conant Street land [associated with the North Beverly Church, aka the Precinct of Salem and Beverly, aka the Second Congregational Church], and the church approved. According to the deed, dated March 25, he paid L1 13s 4p for 94 poles; the money went to Rev. Chipman [then pastor of the church and 'owner' of the land]. The property was bounded on one side of land and wall by Dr. Benjaimin Jones (who lived in the house now numbered 64 Dodge Street, also owned later by the Wallis family), on other sides by Church land and by the highway. It was stipulated that 'he or they are to make and maintain wall.' John Fluant was born in 1703, and married Mary Baker in 1726. He died in 1763, so he lived but a few years in the house he built. The following year (1764) his widow sold the property to their son, Ezra, who had just married Jerusha Porter. Mary Fluant died in 1770, and the younger Fluants lived, with their four children, in the house until 1778, when they moved to York, now part of Maine. Ezra is listed in the deeds as mariner; he must have felt he could do better in this line in York. What sort of house did John Fluant build? According to Alice G. Lapham's The Old Planters of Beverly [and the Thousand Acre Grant of 1635 (Cambridge, 1930)] (and she probably obtained the information from the Wallis family) it consisted of but two rooms (p. 100). [In footnote: The second-floor rooms in the western half now look older, because they have been less changed]. A stone stairway in the basement, now blocked off, but which would lead to the present front hall, bears this out. Thus the rooms on the first and second floors to the east of the present front door would appear to be the oldest portion. According to Ezra's deed, the property measured about one-half acre, and the price was L50. Among the boundaries, the Parish land was stated to be in the occupation of Rev. Chipman, which doubtless meant that he was farming or haying it. In 1778 the Fluants sold to Josiah Trow, Jr., cordwainer, the 'messuage or tennament' for L130. The property was then said to measure about one acre, but the price represents considerable wartime inflation." (pp. 43-44).
RECORD OF DEATH: "[FLUANT], John,---, 1763. C. R. 2"(Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Deaths p. 438.)
Probate record for Fluents in Essex Co. "9689 27 Jun 1763 John Beverly Weaver test."
A deed for land sold by Mary Baker Fluant to her son Ezra in 1764 is included in Book 111, on page 260 of Deeds and Wills in the Essex County Courthouse.
RECORD OF DEATH: "[FLUANT], Mary, wid. John, --- 1770. C. R. 2"(Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Deaths p. 438.)
Probate record for Fluents in Essex Co. "9690 6 Feb 1770
Mary Beverly widow test."
John FLUANT and Mary BAKER had the following children:
8 i. Ezra3 FLUANT Sr.
9 ii. Moses3 FLUANT
10 iii. Mary3 FLUANT
3. Mehitable2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born on 5 May 1705 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 13 May 1705 in the First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died ca.1723.
BIRTH RECORD: "[FLUANT], Mehitable, s. Moses and Mary, May 5, 1705. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.)
BAPTISM RECORD: "May 13 [1704/5]. baptized. ... Mehetable daughter of Moses Fluant by his wife Mary." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 37, p. 364.)
She married Benjamin BROWN on 11 Nov 1723 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "[Fluent] Mehitable, of Beverly, and Benja[min] Browne, Nov. 11, 1723." (Salem Vital Records: Marriages p. 370)
4. Moses2 FLUANT (Moses1). He was born ca. 1707 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 27 Jul 1707 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
BAPTISM RECORD: "[FLUANT], Moses, s. Moses, bp. July 27, 1707. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 133.) The full record of this baptism appears in "Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 161: "July 27 [1707] baptized Moses son of Moses Fluant by his wife [Mary]." (Mary's name is included in this record precisely as noted.)
5. Mary2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born 16 Aug 1708 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 22 Aug 1708 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
BIRTH RECORD: "[FLUANT], Mary, d. Moses and Mary, Aug. 16, 1708. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.)
BAPTISM RECORD: "Aug. 22. [1708] Baptized Mary daughter of Moses Fluant by his wife [Mary]." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 163; Mary's name is included in this record precisely as noted.)
She married David STANDLY on 12 Nov 1730 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died before 1764. They had the following children:
11 i. Mary3 STANDLY
12 ii. Anna3 STANDLY
13 iii. Jane3 STANDLY
6. Elizabeth2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born on 21 Dec 1710 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 24 Dec 1710 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
BIRTH RECORD: "[FLUANT], Elizabeth, d. Moses and Mary, Dec. 21, 1710" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.)
BAPTISM RECORD: "Dec. 24. [1710] baptizd... Elizabeth daughter of Moses Fluant by his wife Mary." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 167.)
She married William HASKELL on 15 Oct 1730 in Ipswich, MA.
MARRIAGE RECORD: "Fluant, Elizabeth, of Beverly, and William Haskall, Oct. 15, 1730." (Vital Records of Ipswich to the end of the year 1849, v. 2, p. 166.)
Elizabeth FLUENT and William Haskell had the following children:
14 i. Elizabeth3 HASKELL
15 ii. William3 HASKELL
16 iii. Moses3 HASKELL
17 iv. Stephen3 HASKELL
7. Jane2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born ca. 1713 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 5 Apr 1713 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died on 22 Nov 1718 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
BAPTISM RECORD: "[FLUANT], Jane, d. Moses, bp. Apr. 5, 1713. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.) The full record of this baptism appears in "Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 172: "April 5, 1713. baptized Jane daughter of Moses Fluant by his wife [Mary]." (Mary's name is included in this record precisely as noted.)
RECORD OF DEATH: "[FLUANT], Jane, d. Moses, Nov. 22, 1718. C. R. 2"(Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Deaths p. 438.)
Third Generation
8. Ezra3 FLUANT Sr. (John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1730 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 22 Nov 1730 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died before 1790 in Coxhall, York Co. ME. He was a mariner and belonged to the Congregational Church.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUANT], Mary, s. John and Mary, bp. Nov. 22, 1730. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.) [The transcriber apparently miswrote the first name of this child--note that John and Mary had another child by that name.]
His name is present on a muster roll of the company commanded by Andrew Fuller, of Middleton, Captain, in Col. Jonathan Bagley's regiment, raised for the reduction of Canada, 1758, part of a list of "Soldiers in the French War from Essex County, 1755-1761" . Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 29, p. 174. "Privates... Ezra Fluant, Beverly, son of John Fluant"
He married Jerusha nee RAYMOND Porter, daughter of Boanerges RAYMOND & Jemima MEACHUM and the widow of Rufus PORTER, on 22 May 1764 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was born on 2 Jun 1739 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died after 1820 in Coxhall (Lyman) York Co. ME. She was a member of the Congregational Church.
RECORD OF BIRTH: "[RAYMOND], Jeruse, d. Boinarges and Jemim[e], June 2, 1739" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 276.)
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "[PORTER], Jerusha [wid. int.], and Ezra Fluent, May 22, 1764."(Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Marriages p. 244, [Intentions also recorded])
Ezra Sr. is identified as a "collector" for the the 2nd Congregational Church of Beverly in "A Parish Weathers War and Dissension The Precinct of Salem and Beverly 1753-1813" written by Robert W. Lovett. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 99, p. 113: "Collectors... Ezra Fluant 1777".
BILL OF SALE: "Ezra Fluent of Coxhall, York County [now Lyman], with consent of Jerusha, my wife, sells to Josiah Trow, jr. of Beverly, a dwelling house and land in Beverly 21 Mar 1778, signed at Coxhall- wit. John Goodrich, Hannah Porter." (Essex Co. Deeds 137-34).
Upon the sale of his mother's old house (bought in 1764 as noted above) Ezra Sr. and his family moved to York, ME ca. 1778. He is listed on a 1779 list of people from E. Coxhall, York Co. ME on an index of pre 1790 colonial census records.
An entry for the widow " Huent" appears in the index to the 1790 census for Coxhall, York Co. ME. (Heads of Families in the 1790 census-Maine, p. 59)(Note that this cannot be a reference to her daughter in law Hepzibah, who had children after 1790.) Within the household are listed one free white male (16 or older), one free white male under 16, and two free white women. These presumably refer to Boanerges Raymond Fluent, Jonathan Raymond Fluent, Jerusha nee Raymond Porter Fluent (mother) and either Jerusha or Molly, depending upon which was married at the time. The "widow Fluant" or "Jerusha Fluant" appears in the 1800 for Coxhall, and also in the 1810 and 1820 censuses for Lyman (formerly known as Coxhall), York Co. ME.
Ezra FLUANT Sr. and Jerusha RAYMOND had the following children:
18 i. Ezra4 FLUENT Jr.
19 ii. Rufus4 FLUENT
20 iii. Boaneges Raymond4 FLUENT
iv. Nathan4 FLUENT (?)
21 v. Molly4 FLUENT
22 vi. Jerusha4 FLUENT
23 vii. Jonathan Raymond4 FLUENT
9. Moses3 FLUANT (John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1738. He was baptized on 6 Dec 1738 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUANT], Moses, s. John and Mary, Dec. 6, 1738. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132).
10. Mary3 FLUANT (John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1747. She was baptized some time during 1747 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUANT], Mary, d. John and Mary, bp. -, 1747. C. R. 2"(Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132).
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[October] 29 [1732] [baptized] Mary Daughter of David and Mary [Fluant] Standley."("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 355; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "June 15 [1735] [baptized]... Anna Daughter of David and Mary [Fluant] Standley." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 360; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
13. Jane3 STANDLY (Mary2 FLUANT, Moses1). She was born ca. 1736/1737. She was baptized on 20 Mar 1736/1737 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[March] 20th [1736/7] [baptized]... Jane Daughter of David and Mary [Fluant] Standley." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 363; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "July 2 [1732] baptized Elizth Daughter of William and Elizth [Fluant] Haskel." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 355; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "May 5 [1734] [baptized] William Son of William and Elizth [Fluant] Haskel, pr. Mr. Warren." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 358; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "Sepr 11 [1737] [baptized] Moses Son of William and Eliza [Fluant] Haskull." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 364; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[*] April 11th [1741/2] [baptized] Stephens Son of William and [Elizabeth (Fluant)] Haskol." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 336; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
Fourth Generation
18. Ezra4 FLUENT Jr. (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1765 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 3 Feb 1765 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died before 1797 in Coxhall, York Co. ME. He was a Captain and a member of the Congregationalist Church.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "FLUANT, Ezra, s. Ezra and Jerusha, bp. Feb. 3, 1765. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132).
He served in the Continental Army on behalf of Coxhall from 1782-85 as a Private in Col. Benjamin TupperÕs 10th Regiment. In 1787 he was identified as a deserter from Capt. Joseph SavageÕs Company. Exactly when and how he attained the rank of Captain is unclear.
RECORD OF MILITARY SERVICE DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR: "Ezra Fluent went for three years for L30 in stock and $100 in lumber 'at the old way' to be delivered at Kennebunk Landing (He was Captain Fluent in 1787.)" This is corroborated in _Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War_ (1899) v. 5 p. 813- "Fluent, Ezra (also given Jr.) Receipt dated Wells, July 31 1782, for bounty paid said Fluent by the Selectman of the town of Coxhall to serve in the Continental Army for the term of 3 years; also, Private, Col. Benjamin Tupper's (10th) regiment; enlisted May 24, 1782; service, 7 mos. 6 days." (The History of York County, ME, Section on events in Lyman ME during the Revolutionary War.)
ADVERTISEMENT: "DESERTED from my Company, the following described soldiers, viz... Ezra Fluent, corporal, 21 years of age, 5 feet 7 3-4 inches high; complexion and hair dark, hazel eyes, scar on left cheek, farmer, born in the town of Beverly, county of Essex, and state of Massachusetts, which was his last place of residence, deserted the 4th of August, from Springfield... WHOEVER will apprehend and secure any of the above Deserters, in any goal in this Commonwealth, and give information to the commanding officer, of the Federal troops at Springfield, shall receive a reward of FIVE DOLLARS for each. JOHN SAVAGE, Capt. Fed. Att. Springfield, Aug. 21, 1787." (28 Aug 1787 Hampshire Chronicle, p. 3)
Ezra Fluent Jr. married Hepzibeth RAYMOND, daughter of Samuel RAYMOND & Susannah nee TARBOX, on 20 Aug 1789 in the Congregational Church, Sanford, York Co. ME. She was born ca, 1772 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died after 1830. She was a member of the Congregationalist Church.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "1789 This may Certify that Ezra fluent and Hipsabeth Raymond Both of Coxhall has been Lawfully published and the Intention of marridg."("Early Vital Records of Lyman, Maine" (New England Historical & Genealogical Register v. 95 (1941) p. 189.); A record of Ezra's marriage to "Hypsibah Raymond" is included in a list of marriages solemnized in Sanford, ME by Rev. Moses Sweat (Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder v. 2 p. 57). The original source of these records according to the article was the Congregational Church. "Aug 20 [1789] Ezra Fluent and Hypsibah Ramond, both of Coxhall."
He is not listed as a head of household in the index to the 1790 census for either Maine or Massachusetts.
According to Town Records of Lyman, ME, in 1795 he served as a Hog Reeve.
After Ezra's death, ca. 1797, Hepzibah married (2) Benjamin WHITEHOUSE on 13 Nov 1797. She had six children by this second marriage.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Mr. Benja. Whitehouse and the Wido Hipsabeth Fluent both of Coxhall int. 28 Octr, cert.-13 Novr."("Vital Records of Lyman ME" from NEGHR, v. 95, p. 193)
Hepzibah is probably the woman referred to as living with Benjamin Whitehouse in the 1830 census for Lyman, ME.
Ezra FLUENT Jr. and Hepzibah Raymond had the following children:
24 i. Rufus5 FLUENT
25 ii. Polly5 FLUENT
26 iii. Nathan5 FLUENT
27 iv. Ezra5 FLUENT III
19. Rufus4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1766. He was baptized on 26 Jan 1766 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died at sea on 18 Oct 1804.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUENT], Rufus, s. Ezra and Jerusha, bp. Jan. 26, 1766. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 133).
He married Sukey LOWE on 10 Aug 1802 in York, York Co. ME.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Rufus Fluent of Wells and Sukey Lowe of York intend marriage. entered August 10, 1802." (Bragdon, L. and Frost, J. 1992. Vital Records of York, ME. Camden, ME: Picton Press, p. 186.)
Rufus died at sea shortly after his marriage. Sukey married (2) Benjamin JACOBS.
RECORD OF DEATH: " FLUENT, Rufus mate of this town on schooner Confederice d. at sea MI 18 Oct 1804 (Kennebunk _The Annals of Times 1803-1809 Stephen Sewall kFAH)" (David Young and Elizabeth Keene Young, Vital Records from Maine Newspapers 1785-1810.)
OBITUARY: "DIED- At sea, on board schooner Confidence, commanded by Capt. Stevens, from this port, Mr. Rufus Fluent (mate) of this town." (18 Oct 1804 Annals of the Times p. 3)
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Benjamin Jacobs and Sukey Fluent both of York intend marriage. entered July 1, 1808. Joined in marriage by the Revd Rosewell Messenger" (Bragdon, L. and Frost, J. 1992. Vital Records of York, ME. Camden, ME: Picton Press, p. 193.)
RECORD OF BAPTISM:"[FLUENT], Benerges Raymond, s. Ezra and Jerusha, bp. Sept. 25, 1768. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 133.)
He married Jenny EDWARDS on 19 Mar 1793 in Lyman, York Co. ME.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY:"19 Mar [1793] Boanegers Fluent and Jenney Edwards Both of Coxhall." ("Early Vital Records of Lyman, Maine" NEGHR v. 95, p. 189.)
There is an entry in the 1800 census for Coxhall, ME to a "Bonazis Fluent," who is listed as being between the ages of 16 and 26, with a wife aged 16-26, three sons under 10 and one daughter under 10.
There is an entry in the 1810 census for Lyman, ME to a "Boenerges Fluent", who is listed as 26-45, living with a woman aged 26-45, with two boys under 10, a man aged 10-16, two girls aged under ten, and one girl aged 10-16.
OBITUARY: "[1840] Died- in August last at Elgin, Kane Co. Illinois, Mr. Boanerges Fluent, formerly of Cameron, in this county [Steuben, NY], aged about 74 yrs. Mr. Fluent was originally from Maine and was an early settler of Cameron. In the early part of the year 1839, he sold and pushed for the famed far west." [Steuben Farmer's Advocate, in Marriages and Deaths from Steuben Co., NY Newspapers 1837-68."]
RECORD OF BAPTISM:"[FLUANT], Molly, d. Ezra and Jerusha, bp. Mar. 1, 1772. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 133.)
22. Jerusha4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 17 May 1776. She was baptized on 19 May 1776 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died on 29 May 1865.
RECORD OF BAPTISM:"[FLUANT], Jerusha, d. Ezra, bp. May 19, 1776. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 133.)
She married William BEAL on 8 Dec 1796 in Poland, ME. They resided in Norway, ME
23. Jonathan Raymond4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1777. He was baptized on 14 Dec 1777 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died on 28 Feb 1836 in Canestio Twp., Steuben Co. NY.
RECORD OF BAPTISM:"[FLUANT], Jonathan Raymond, s. Ezra, bp. Dec. 14, 1777. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.)
He married Mehitable DUDLEY, daughter of Jeremiah DUDLEY & Elizabeth TURNER, on 19 Dec 1799 in Pittston, Lincoln Co. ME. She was born on 6 Nov 1781 in Readfield, ME. She died on 15 May 1870 in Bath, Steuben Co., NY.
Jonathan Raymond FLUENT and Mehitable DUDLEY had the following children:
28 i. Dudley5 FLUENT
29 ii. Louisa5 FLUENT
30 iii. Polly5 FLUENT
31 iv. Betsey5 FLUENT
32 v. Rufus5 FLUENT
33 vi. Daniel5 FLUENT
34 vii. Mehitable5 FLUENT
35 viii. David5 FLUENT
36 ix. Samuel L.5 FLUENT
Fifth Generation
24. Rufus5 FLUENT (Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1793 in ME. He died on 7 Feb 1871 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He married Nancy WALKER on 12 Sep 1818. She was born ca. 1796 in Maine and died in May of 1853.
Rufus and his family appear in the 1820-1870 censuses for Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. In the 1860 census he is identified as a farmer.
FIRST OBITUARY: "In Westbrook, Me. Mrs. -- FLUENT, mother of the Mr. Fluent who was injured by the late accident at Norwalk, and whose wife was killed. Mrs. F. had been sick for some time, anther son and daughter-in-law were coming on to see her before she died, when they were involved in a terrible calamity." (25 May 1853 National Aegis (Worcester, MA) p. 3) (The same obit appears in 14 May 1853 Daily Atlas (Boston, MA) v. xxv, issue 270 p. 2); SECOND OBITUARY: "DIED. At Westbrook, ME, Mrs. FLUENT, mother of the Mr. Fluent who was injured by the late railroad accident at Norwalk, and whose wife was killed. Mrs. F. had been sick for some time, and her son and daughter-in-law were coming to see her before she died, when they were involved in the terrible calamity ." (21 May 1853 Weekly Herald (New York, NY) v. xvii, issue 21, p. 168) (The same obit appears in 13 May 1853 Boston Evening Transcript (Boston, MA) v. xxiv, issue 7011, p. 2)
FIRST OBITUARY: "DIED. In Westbrook, 7th inst. Rufus Fluent, aged 79 yrs." (16 Feb 1871 Eastern Argus (Portland, ME) v. 68, issue 7, p. 4)
Rufus FLUENT and Nancy WALKER had the following children:
37 i. Ann Maria6 FLUENT
38 ii. John M.6 FLUENT
39 iii. Harriet N.6 FLUENT
40 iv. Rufus6 FLUENT Jr.
40 v. Eunice W.6 FLUENT
She married George CLARK on 7 Nov 1810 in Lyman, York Co. ME. He was born ca. 1783 in ME. He died after 1850. He was a farmer.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Mr. George Clark and Miss Polly Fluent Both of Lyman int. 6 Octr, cert.-7 Novr [1810]." (Vital Records of Lyman ME from NEGHR,v. 96, p. 147.)
There is an entry for a George Clarck in the 1820 census for Lyman, York Co. ME. He is listed as being 26-45 years old, having two sons under 10, two daughters under ten, one daughter 10-16, and a wife aged 26-45 years old. One person involved in agriculture. George Clark is present in the indexes for both the 1830 and 1850 censuses for Lyman, York Co. ME.
Polly FLUENT and George CLARK had the following children:
i. Mary A.6 CLARK. She was born ca. 1820 in ME
ii. George6 CLARK. He was born ca. 1838 in ME
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Mr. Nathan Fluent and Miss Sophia Lord Both of Lyman int. 25 June, cert.-11 Aug [1815]." (Vital Records of Lyman ME from NEGHR,v. 96, p. 337.)
Nathan does not appear in the 1820 census for Lyman, York Co. ME. He apparently died shortly after his marriage. Sophia apparently married (2) to Nathaniel LITTLEFIELD.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Mr. Nathaniel G. Littlefield and Miss Sophia Fluent, both of Lyman, int. 4 Oct., cert. 22 Oct. [1823]." (Vital Records of Lyman ME from NEGHR,v. 96, p. 342.)
27. Ezra5 FLUENT III (Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 13 Feb 1796 in Coxhall, York Co. ME. He died on 25 Sep 1875 in Waterborough, York Co., ME and is buried in the Earl Whitehouse Cemetery, N. Waterborough, York Co. ME. He was a farmer and a housecarpenter. He was probably a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Waterboro.
He married Rhoda A. CHADBOURNE, daughter of Paul CHADBOURN Jr. & Hannah NEAL, on 26 Sep 1822 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She was born on 21 Oct 1798 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She died on 9 Jun 1879 in Waterborough, York Co., ME and is buried in the Earl Whitehouse Cemetery, N. Waterborough, York Co. ME. She was probably a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Waterboro. For information on Rhoda's ancestry and the Chadbourne family in general, see Bacon, E. C. (1994), The Chadbourne Family in America: A Genealogy. Camden, ME: Picton Press.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Ezra Fluent and Miss Rhoda Chadbourn both of Waterborough September 3rd. 1822" ("Early Records of Waterborough, ME" NEGHR, v. 90, p. 325); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Mr. Ezra Fluent with Miss Rhoda Chadborn both of Waterborough September 26th 1822 the above one couple were Solemnised by Phillip Chadbourn, Esqr. Recorded by Orlando Bagley Town Clerk" ("Early Records of Waterborough, ME" NEGHR, v. 91, p. 16).
They lived in a homestead originally sold to them by her uncle, Philip Chadbourne, in 1828. The house was near Edgecomb's bridge in Waterbough and near Ossippee River (150 acres). The 1856 map of Waterboro, ME has a house designated as "E. and A. Floant" [A. = Annie or Albion] in North Waterboro,on the old Chadbourne Ridge Extension leading to Edgecomb's bridge, just south of where it connects with the old Portland road. We have visited this site. The 1872 map for Waterboro also indicates a house in the same location with "E. and A. Fluent"
Ezra is present in the 1850 and 1860 censuses for Waterborough, York Co. ME.
According to his gravestone, he died on 25 Sep 1875, aged 79 yrs, 7 mos. and 12 days. (Frost's survey of Waterborough Cemeteries confirms this "Fluent, Ezra, d. Sept. 25, 1875, aged 79 yrs. 7 mos. 12 das. [Listed in Earle Whitehouse cemetery]). Gravestone inscription "Long shall thy memory be revered by those who knew thy worth ... by the strongest ties.".
According to her gravestone, she died on 9 Jun 1879, aged 71yrs, 8 mos. and 18 days. (Frost's survey of Waterborough Cemeteries confirms this "Fluent, Rhoda, w. Ezra Fluent d. June 9, 1879, aged 71 yrs. 8 mos. 12 das. [Listed in Earle Whitehouse cemetery]). Gravestone inscription states further "Weep not, oh weep not kindred dear for her whose last remains are here for Jesus on earth she did love and now she dwells with him above."
Ezra FLUENT III and Rhoda A. CHADBOURNE had the following children:
42 i. Paul Chadbourn6 FLUENT.
43 ii. Albion A.6 FLUENT
44 iii. Hannah E.6 FLUENT
45 iv. Belinda Ellen6 FLUENT
46 v. Hepsibah R.6 FLUENT
47 vi. Rhoda Annie6 FLUENT
28. Dudley5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 26 Jun 1802 in Bangor, ME. He married Betsey -- before 1830. She was born in CT Or MA. They had the following children:
48 i. Lois6 FLUENT
49 ii. Polly6 FLUENT
50 iii. Samuel6 FLUENT
51 iv. Andrew Jackson6 FLUENT
32. Rufus5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 24 Sep 1810 in Bangor, ME. He died on 9 May 1862 in Steuben Co., NY and is buried in the Grove Cemetery, Bath, Steuben Co. NY. He married Maria J. ROSS.
37. Ann Maria6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 6 Mar 1819 ME. She died on 23 Apr 1863. She married Joseph J. BRACKETT on 6 Sep 1840 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He was born on 8 Feb 1814 in Maine and died on 28 Dec 1888. They are both buried in the Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota Co. MN.
38. John M.6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1822 ME. He died on 1 Dec 1881. He first married Marie L. -. She was born in 1826 and died on 6 May 1853. He second married Frances C. nee - PALMER on 10 Dec 1857 in Wakefield, Carroll Co. NH. She was born ca. 1819 and died on 7 Mar 1895. John M. and his two wives are buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME.
40. Rufus6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1825 ME. He died on 1 Mar 1882 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He married Hannah L. LARRABEE, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Larrabee. She was born ca. 1833 and died on 8 Apr 1911 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME.
41. Eunice W.6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1827 ME. He died ca. 1895. She married William Lamb LARRABEE. He was born in Jan 1826 in Maine and died ca. 1913. They lived for a time in Westbrook and Gorham, but ultimately wound up in Portland, Cumberland Co. ME. Eunice and her husband are buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. They had the following children:
42. Paul Chadbourn6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1823 in Waterborough, York ME. He died on 29 May 1888 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA. He married Jane LEACH on 30 Jul 1843 in Fall River, Bristol Co. MA. She was born in May of 1819 in York Co. ME and died on 18 Sep 1905 in Hanson, Plymouth Co. MA.
Paul Chadbourn FLUENT and Jane LEACH had the following children:
i. Rhoda Jane7 FLUENT. She was born on 10 Mar 1851 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA and died on 20 May 1884 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA.
53 ii. Paul Chadbourn7 FLUENT Jr.
43. Albion A.6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 27 Nov 1826 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. He was baptized on 29 Dec 1826 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. He died on 26 Feb 1907 and is buried in the Hanson Plot in W. Hollis, York Co. ME. He was a laborer and a farmer.
He married Mary HANSON on 12 Apr 1852 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She was born on 1 Oct 1827 in ME. She died on 3 Mar 1882 in the Hanson Plot, W. Hollis, ME.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Albion Fluent and Miss Mary Hanson of Hollis enter their intentions of marriage. Certificate paid 3rd April 1852. Attest Henry K. Bradbury, Town Clerk." (Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852, p. 172); 2ND RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Albion Fluent of Waterboro and Miss Mary Hanson of Hollis Intentions of Marriage Entered March 21 1852. Joseph Allen, Town Clerk." (Waterborough Town Records, v. 3, 1850-1872, p. 298); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "This is to certify that Mr. Albion Fluent of Waterborough and Miss Mary Hanson of Hollis were joined in marriage in Hollis according to the law of this state on the 12th day of April 1852." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852).
At a Waterboro Town Meeting held on 8 Mar 1858 he is chosen as a surveyor of highways for district no. 5. On 14 Mar 1859, 11 Mar 1861, and 14 Mar 1864 his name appears on a list of jurors accepted by the meeting. On 12 Mar 1866 he is chosen as a surveyor of highways for district no. 5. He is listed as being sworn in on 29 Mar 1866. He is again chosen as a surveyor of highways for district no. 5 and also a list of jurors on 11 Mar 1867. On 16 Mar 1868, 8 Mar 1869 and 14 Mar 1870 he is again chosen as surveyor of highways for district no. 5.
Albion appears as an entry in the index to the 1860 census of York Co., 36 yrs. old, Waterborough, ME in same house as father Ezra. In the 1870 census he and his family are listed as residing with his parents, Ezra and Rhoda Fluent. He appears in a 1905 census for Hollis included in Mitchell, H. E. et. al. 1905. The town register: Alfred, Lyman, Dayton, Hollis and Waterboro. Brunswick, ME: H.E. Mitchell. p. 163. He is identified as a farmer.
Albion FLUENT and Mary HANSON had the following children:
54 i. Edwin Augustus7 FLUENT
55 ii. Hiram W.7 FLUENT
56 iii. Joseph H.7 FLUENT
44. Hannah E.6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1830 in ME. She married Zebulon S. KNIGHT on 7 Dec 1848 in Buxton, York Co. ME. He was born ca. 1826 in ME. He was a weaver.
There is a Zebulon Knights who appears in the 1830 census for Waterborough, York Co. ME. He is listed as having a wife, one son, and four females living with him. He is present as an entry in the 1850 census for Buxton, York Co. ME, and also in the index to the 1860 census for Waterborough, York Co.
According to records of Waterborough Town Meetings. Zebulon was chosen and sworn as a surveyor of highways on 2 Apr 1827. On 3 May 1830 he "bid off" Isreal Welchs second girl at twenty cents per week. He was selected and sworn on 1 Apr 1833 as a surveyor of highways. He was chosen as "field driver" on 5 May 1834. He was selected as a hayward and fence viewer on 6 Apr 1835. He was selected as tythingman on 4 Apr 1836. He was chosen as a surveyor of highways on 3 Apr 1837. He was chosen as a surveyor of highways on 1 Apr 1839. He was chosen as a surveyor of highways on 6 Apr 1840. A Thomas Welch is bid to Zebulon Knight for $38.00 on 10 Apr 1841. On 4 Apr 1842 and 3 Apr 1843 Zebulon was chosen as a surveyor of highways. On 13 Mar 1854 and again on 8 Mar 1858 he was chosen as a surveyor of highways for district #47.
OBITUARY - "Dea. ZEBULON KNIGHT died in Garland, Me., Aug. 8, aged 61 years. Bro. K. experienced a change of heart 27 years ago, was baptized by Rev. Mr. Harvey and united with the F. Baptist church in G. and was one of its most faithful and devoted members. It is truthfully said of him that a good man has fallen. His religion was not a profession merely, but a part of himself. He was one of the deacons of the church for 17 years, which office he filled to the entire satisfaction of the church. He was also treasurer of the Exeter Q.M. for many years, in which office he had the confidence of the Q.M., and was finally discharged at his own request. The prosperity of the church was his joy, its adversity his sorrow. The conference and the prayer meetings found him present and active. He was sympathetic to the poor and needy, and always contributed to their relief. During the last three months of life he was a great sufferer from mental derangement. For the most part of the time when conscious he loved to talk about Christ and heaven. Death had lost all its terror to him. As a conpanion he was faithful and confiding, as a father tender and affectionate. Bro. K. leaves a companion, three sons, one daughter, and many other relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral services were attended by the writer, assisted by Rev. A. W. Reed and Rev. Mr. Thayer. E. Harding." (The Morning Star, Dover, NH; 3 Jan 1866 v. XL no. 41). This obituary may refer to someone else--there is a discrepancy between where this Zebulon is said to have lived and the 1860 census and a ten year difference in their ages.
She married Charles Washington COOK, son of Hezekiah Cook and Eliza French (record of intention to marry published 17 Feb 1855, Records of the town of Waterboro, York Co. ME). He was born ca. 1831 in ME. He died on 15 Mar 1877 in Waterborough, York Co., ME and was initially buried in Waterborough, York Co. ME. In 1925 both his and his wife's remains were transferred to the Eastern Cemetary, Gorham, Cumberland Co. ME. He was a farmer. Photographs and other information about her husband's family and her descendants is available here.
Belinda Cook (age 44) is present in the 1880 census for Waterboro, York Co. ME. She is identified as "keeping house" and living with son Charley H. Cook.
A Record of Assessment of Taxes for Town of Waterborough 1893 includes the following entry: "Mrs. Charles W. Cook: building and land where she resides on north side of road leading from Limerick to Portland. 4 acres. Real estate value: $125. Personal estate value: $46. Cow: $20. Two year old: $15. Swine: $8. Sheep: $3. [This would be the property we looked at near Edgecomb's Bridge]" [Comments in brackets from Linda Hanscom]
The Cook homestead is described in a quit-claim deed from Joseph A. Hobbs to Belinda Cook on 3 Nov 1891 as follows- "a certain parcel of land situated in Waterborough York County Maine and bounded as follows Beginning at a stake and stones on the westerly side of the brook crossing the road leading to Limerick to Portland known as the James & Thomas Earle land a d then run Southwesterly by said Thomas Earle land thirty rods to a small tree spotted thence on a line parallel with Ezra Fluents land fifty three rods and eight links thence North easterly thirty rods to said Fluents land thence by said Fluents land to place begun at containing ten acres Meaning to convey the lot deeded to me by Joseph B. Cook of Lanesville Essex County State of Mass by his warranty deed dated June 4th A.D. 1890."
A warranty deed (dated 7 Sep 1895) from Belinda E. Cook to her son Charles H. Cook describes her property in Waterboro as follows- "a certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon situated in said Waterboro and bounded and described as follows viz.- beginning at the junction of the road leading from Swetts Hotel to Limerick and from Edgecombs Bridge to Alfred and running then e by said Edgecombs bridge road 6 rods to a stone thence South East by a stone wall to land of C. W. Smith thence by said Smith land and of Annie Gareys land to the Limerick road thence by said road to point begun at containing 5 acres more or less. Also another parcel of land situated in said Waterboro and being the same parcel conveyed to me by Joseph A. Hobbs by deed and being known as the Cook Homestead containing 9 acres more or less. Reserving to Hosea M. Cook the right to a home on the above property during his natural life."
OBITUARY: "[Died] In Waterboro, Feb. 14, Belinda Cook, aged 61 years, 24 days." (Found among obituaries from the Biddeford Daily Journal)
46. Hepsibah R.6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1838 in ME. She died ca.1922. She married George B. GUSTIN on 18 Dec 1864 in Scarboro, Cumberland Co. ME.
47. Rhoda Annie6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born in Maine ca. 1841 and died on 1 Jan 1919 in North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH. She is sometimes referred to as "Annie R." She married Nathaniel Townsend RIDLON, son of Samuel and Hannah nee Tibbets Ridlon, on 19 Jun 1859 in Hollis, York Co., ME. He was born on 16 Nov 1837 in Hollis, York Co. ME and died on 8 Apr 1924 in North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Nathaniel T. Ridlon and Miss Annie R. Fluent of Waterborough entered their intention of marriage. Certified at said Hollis this eighteenth day of June A.D. 1859. Attest Henry K. Bradbury, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "This certifies that Mr. Nathaniel T. Ridlon of Hollis and Miss Annie R. Fluent of Waterborough were joined in marriage June 19th 1859 by me. D.A. Maddox, Minister of the Gospel." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852). An additional record of their intention to marry appears in Wateroborough Town Records, v. 3, 1850-1872, p. 318.
Rhoda Annie (aka "Annie R.") and Nathaniel Ridlon are present in the 1860 census for Buxton, York Co. ME, the 1870 census for North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH, the 1880 census for Saco, York Co. ME, the 1900 census for Wells, York Co. ME and the 1910 census for North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH. Nathaniel Ridlon appears in the 1920 census for North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH.
Nathaniel Townsend and Rhoda Annie nee Fluent Ridlon do not appear to have had any children.
50. Samuel6 FLUENT (Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1830 in New York. He died after 1860. He married Mary Ann BELLUS, daughter of Daniel BELLOWS & Anna --, on 3 Jan 1852 in Medina Co. OH. She was born ca. 1834 in NY. She died after 1880. They had the following children:
57 i. Susan Ellenor7 FLUENT
ii. Anna7 FLUENT. She was born ca. 1854 in OH or IL.
iii. Bertha7 FLUENT. She was born ca. 1857 in OH.
58 iv. Hattie7 FLUENT
51. Andrew Jackson6 FLUENT (Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 23 Apr 1832 in Steuben, NY. He died on 15 Feb 1910 in Kent Co. MI and was buried in the Sand Lake Cemetery. He operated a saw mill and was a Private in Company F of the 6 Regiment. of MI Cavalry during the Civil War.
He married Harriet Ervilla CARMER on 1 Jan 1855 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. She was born on 9 Jul 1836 in Bristol, Ontario Co., NY. She died on 23 Jun 1898 in Kent Co., MI.
Andrew Jackson FLUENT and Harriet CARMER had the following children:
59 i. Ralph Emerson7 FLUENT
60 ii. Algernon7 FLUENT
61 iii. Leon D.7 FLUENT
62 iv. Nina Alberta7 FLUENT
Seventh Generation
52. John Fluent.7 LARRABEE (Eunice W.6 FLUENT, Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 19 Apr 1853 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He married Mattie E. WILLIAMS on 10 Jul 1895. They lived for a time in Westbrook and Gorham, but ultimately wound up in Portland, Cumberland Co. ME. They had the following children:
53. Paul Chadbourn7 FLUENT Jr. ((Paul Chadbourn6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 14 Apr 1853 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA. He died ca. 1920 in Hanson, MA. He married Emma F. SMITH on 7 Oct 1876 in Hanover, Plymouth Co. MA. She was born ca. 1859 in MA and died on 24 Feb 1896 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA.
OBITUARY: "FLUENT-In Chelsea, Feb 24, Emma F., wife of Paul C. Fluent, 36 years 10 mons. Services from residence, 82 Suffolk st., Wednesday, 4 P.M. " (25 Feb 1896 Boston Globe p. 9)
Paul Chadbourn FLUENT Jr. and Emma F. SMITH had the following children:
i. Minnie Gertrude8 FLUENT (b. 1877)
ii. Frank A.8 FLUENT (1880-1881)
54. Edwin Augustus7 FLUENT (Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 28 Feb 1853 in Waterborough, York Co., ME. He died on 2 May 1931 and is buried at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. He was a farmer.
He married >Amanda Jane MILLS, daughter of James MILLS & Dorcus WEBBER, on 28 Feb 1875 in Hollis, York Co., ME. She was born on 5 Feb 1853 in Waterborough, York Co., ME. She died on 31 Mar 1919 in Hollis, York Co. ME and is buried at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. A photograph of her and information about her ancestry is available here.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE INTENTIONS: "Mr. Edwin A. Fluent of Hollis and Miss Amanda J. Mills of Waterborough entered their intentions of marriage. Certified at said Hollis this 23rd day of February 1875. Attest Cyranius Foss, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852)
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Feb. 28th 1875. Mr. Edwin A. Fluent of Hollis and Miss Amanda J. Mills of Waterborough [were joined in marriage]... Perkins Smith, Com. Minister." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852)
RECORD OF DEATH: "[Deaths] Amanda J. Fluent died March 31, 1919 age 66 years" (Eligood Mills sr. family bible)
OBITUARY: "Mrs. Amanda Fluent passed away in her home on Bear Hill Monday evening, Mar. 31 at nine o'clock. Mrs. Fluent had been ill nearly all winter, but for the past few weeks had been so much improved as to enable her to ride out, making the end come unexpectedly to her family and friends. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a faithful friend and neighbor. She was one of the most diligent members of the Hollis Grange, having joined in 1903. At the time of her death she held the office of Ceres. She leaves a husband, E.A. Fluent, a son Clarence Fluent, and two foster-sons, Ralph Palmer and Everett Palmer; also two sisters and three grandsons. Before her marriage she was Miss Amanda Mills. She was 66 years 1 month and 26 days old at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at the Bear Hill church Wednesday p.m. Apr. 2 at 2 o'clock. Elder Cotton of Waterboro officiated. Burial at Riverside cemetery." (4 Apr 1919 Sanford Tribune and Advocate pp. 3 and 8.)
OBITUARY: "West Hollis. Edwin A. Fluent. Edwin A. Fluent died at his home Friday night, May 1, age 73. Mr. Fluent has been in poor health for a long time but kept about his work around his home until he was taken suddenly ill Monday and passed away Friday night. He was born in Waterboro, the son of Albion and Hannah Hanson Fluent and had spent the greater part of his life in Hollis. In the year 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Mills of Waterboro, who passed away several years ago. Mr. Fluent was a Mason for over 50 years, and a member of the Hollis grange for a number of years. Mr. Fluent was a great lover of nature. Funeral services were held Monday at Bear Hill church conducted by Rev. Milton McAllister of Buxton. The grange attended in a body and had charge of the services. The Mason also had an active part in the service. Mr. Fluent is survived by one son, Clarence Fluent of Hollis, three grandsons, Austin, Howard and Murray Fluent, and several other relatives." (14 May 1931 The Sandford Tribune and Advocate p. 14.)
Amanda Jane MILLS and Edwin Augustus FLUENT had the following children:
55. Hiram W.7 FLUENT (Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 24 May 1858 in ME. He died on 26 Nov 1917 and was buried in the Hollis Center Cemetery, Meeting Hill, Hollis. He was a farmer.
He married Ella E. SMITH on 14 Feb 1880 in Limerick, York Co., ME. She was born on 1 Aug 1858. She died on 28 Jun 1952 and is buried in the Hollis Center Cemetery, Meeting Hill, Hollis.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Hiram W. Fluent and Miss Ella J. Smith both of Hollis entered their intentions of marriage. Certified at said Hollis this 12th day of February 1880. Attest M.B. Smith, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "York S.S. Feb. 14, 1880. This day came before me at Limerick in said county Mr. Hiram H. Fluent of Hollis and Miss Ella F. Smith of Hollis and were lawfully joined in marriage. Cyrus E. Brown, Minister of the Gospel. A true copy attest. M. B. Smith, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852).
56. Joseph H.7 FLUENT (Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born in May 1862 in Waterborough, York Co., ME. He died on 3 Dec 1929. He was a farmer and also a selectman for the town of Hollis during the years 1896-8.
He married Myra E. HANSON on 13 Jan 1883 in Hollis, York Co., ME. She was born in Hollis, York Co. ME. She died on 21 Apr 1936.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Clerk's office January 18th 1883. Married in Hollis Mr. Joseph H. Fluent and Miss Myra E. Hanson both of Hollis January 13, 1883. Jacob McDaniel, Clergyman. A true copy of the original attest E. A. Hodson, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852).
OBITUARY:"JOSEPH H. FLUENT. Joseph H. Fluent, a prominent and highly respected citizen of Hollis, died at his home Tuesday morning December 3rd, after a long illness. He was born in Waterboro, May 11, 1862, the son of Albion and Mary Fluent, and when a child the family moved to West Hollis on the place now owned by his son, Ray Fluent. In 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Myria E. Hansonand they went to live at Clark's Mills and then later moved to Hollis where he has since resided. About 10 years ago he became manager of the Farmer's Union store at Hollis Center and worked there until about five months ago when he had to leave on account of failing health. He took a great interest in town affairs, several times elected as a selectman. He leaves a widow, Myria Fluent, and one son, Ray Fluent, of West Hollis, one brother, Edwin A. Fluent, a nephew, Clarence Fluent of Hollis, and other relatives. He was a member of Hollis Center lodge, K & P. Funeral services were held at the home on Bear Hill road, Thursday afternoon at two o'clock, by Rev. Harlen Skillen of West Buxton. The floral tributes were many and beautiful." (12 Dec 1929 The Sandford Tribune and Advocate p. 4.)
OBITUARY:"CLARK'S MILLS... Mrs. Myra Fluent. Mrs. Myra Fluent of Bear Hill passed away at her home on Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock. Her niece, Mrs. Mary Patterson of Portland and Mrs. Boothby were with her. Mrs. Fluent was 80 years old last March 25. She leaves a son, Ray Fluent of Pleasant Hill, and several nieces. Burial was at Buxton Lower Corner, the Rev. Skillings of West Buxton preaching." (7 May 1936 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 13.); "HOLLIS... Mrs. Myra Fluent. Interment took place at Meeting House Hill Cemetery last Friday afternoon for Mrs. Myra Fluent age 80 years. Mrs. Fluent was a life long resident of Hollis. She leaves one son, three grandchildren, nieces and nephews to mourn her loss. Mrs. Fluent was a very home-loving wife and mother, spending all her time in her home. Her husband passed away several years ago during which time she has passed at her home, being cared for by Miss Bodge of Windham and later by Mrs. Wallace Boothby of Buxton, who assisted." (30 Apr 1936 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 13.)
Joseph H. FLUENT and Myra HANSON had the following children:
57. Susan Ellenor7 FLUENT (Samuel6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 19 Sep 1852 in IL or Medina, OH. She died on 1 Feb 1933 in Elmira Twp., Otsego Co., MI. She is buried in the Hayes Twp Cemetery, Otsego, MI. She was a member of the Baptist church.
She married John Wesley WARNER on 24 Jan 1875 in Elsie, Clinton Co., MI. He was born on 3 Apr 1849 in Palmyra, Lenawee Co., MI. He died on 15 May 1908 in Hayes Twp., Otsego Co., MI and is buried in the Hayes Twp Cemetery, Otsego, MI.
Susan Ellenor FLUENT and John Wesley WARNER had the following children:
i. Emery8 WARNER
ii. Elgie8 WARNER
iii. Ernest8 WARNER
iv. Floyd Ira8 WARNER
v. Nellie Mae8 WARNER
He (2) married Clara Ella COOLEY on 11 May 1886 in Cedar Springs, MI. She was born on 11 Jul 1867 in Muskegon, MI. She died on 19 Jan 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI and is buried in the Restlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids MI.
Algernon FLUENT and Clara Ella COOLEY had the following children:
He married Alice Margaret BARNES on 28 Jun 1905 in Hollis, York Co. ME. She was born on 5 Feb 1853 in Hollis, York Co. ME. She died on 31 Mar 1919 and is buried at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. They had children.
OBITUARY: "C.W. Fluent Died Saturday. Clarence Wilbur Fluent, a resident of Hollis for over 50 years, employed as an operator at the Union Falls power plant of the Cumberland County Power and Light company for a long period of time, died at his home on Bear Hill road, Hollis Center, Saturday evening, following a brief illness. His age was 61 years, 7 months, 18 days. He was born in Waterboro, the son of Edwin A. and Amanda Mills Fluent. He had resided in Hollis during the greater part of his life and had a wide circle of acquaintances in his home community and neighboring rural districts. He was a member of Buxton Lodge, F & A.M., Saco Valley lodge I.O.O.F. and Forest Rebekah lodge, West Buxton. Besides his wife, Alice M. Fluent, he leaves three sons, Austin E., Howard C. and Murray T. Fluent, all of Hollis. Funeral services will be held at the Bear Hill church, Hollis Center, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock." (The Biddeford Daily Journal 10 Feb 1941); 2nd Obituary- "Clarence Wilbur Fluent. Clarence Wilbur Fluent, a resident of Hollis for over 50 years, employed as an operator at the Union Falls power plant of the Cumberland County Power and Light company for a long period of time, died at his home on the Bear Hill road, Hollis Center, Saturday evening, following a brief illness. His age was 61 years, 7 months, 18 days. He was born in Waterboro, the son of Edwin A. and Amanda Mills Fluent. He had resided in Hollis during the greater part of his life and had a wide circle of acquaintances in his home community and neighboring rural districts. He was a member of Buxton Lodge, F & A.M., Saco Valley lodge I.O.O.F. and Forest Rebekah lodge, West Buxton. Besides his wife, Alice M. Fluent, he leaves three sons, Austin E., Howard C. and Murray T. Fluent, all of Hollis. Funeral services were held at the Bear Hill church, Hollis Center, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock." (13 Feb 1941 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 8.)
Clarence Wilbur FLUENT and Alice Margaret nee BARNES had the following children:
i. Austin E.9 FLUENT
ii. Howard C.9 FLUENT
66 iii. Murray Tracy9 FLUENT
OBITUARY:"Hollis Center... Edgar R. Fluent, Master-elect of Hollis Grange and clerk of the Bear Hill Baptist Church for many years, holding the office at the time of his death. Mr. Fluent was very active in Grange work when his health would permit. He was secretary of the Grange for seven years but had to resign the office several years ago on account of his health. He died Sunday up at the Buxton & Hollis Hospital at Bar Mills where he underwent an operation for appendicitis last Friday. Funeral services were held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. S. H. Callahan, pastor of the church, officiating. Mr. Fluent was born in this town 42 years ago this month, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fluent. He received his education in the Hollis schools, graduating from Hollis High School. He then engaged in farming on his father's place and also assisted his father in the Farmer's Union Store of which the latter is manager. He was not married. Besides his parents, he leaves a brother, Ray Fluent." (2 Feb 1928 The Sandford Tribune and Advocate p. 5.)
65. Ray Alvin8 FLUENT (Joseph H. 7, Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born in Buxton, York Co. ME on 11 Jul 1898 and died 8 Apr 1957 in Portland, Cumberland Co. ME. He was a custodian and a member of the grange. He married Lillian YOUNG, daughter of Steven and Hannah nee Sawyer YOUNG.
OBITUARY:"Hollis... Ray A. Fluent. Ray A. Fluent, 68, a former Hollis resident, died Apr. 8 shortly after being admitted to the Maine Medical Center, Portland. He had been in failing health. He was born in Buxton July 11, 1898, the son of Joe and Myra Hanson Fluent, educated in the Hollis schools, and operated an 80 acre farm in West Hollis for 15 years. For the past four years, Mr. Fluent had been custodian of the town dump in Cornish. He married the former Lillian Young, Limerick, June 15, 1927. They moved to Cornish 11 years ago living on Cumberland street. Mr. Fluent attended the Bear Hill Baptist Church, Hollis and was janitor there for many years. He also attended the Pleasant Hill Church, West Hollis. A 25-year member of the grange, he was active in lodges at Hollis and Cornish. He served as steward for the local grange for five years, until illness forced him to retire late last year. He had also served as janitor of the grange hall at Cornish for the past 11 years. Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Murial Roberts, Buxton, Mrs. Ethel Richard, Gonzales, La. and Mrs. Arlene Thombs, East Sebago; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at the Hamilton Funeral Home at Cornish last Thursday, the Rev. Harry Cotton of Limington officiating. Committal services and burial followed at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis." (18 Apr 1957 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 3).
OBITUARY:"Hollis... Mrs. Lillian Fluent. Funeral services were held Friday at the Neal and York Funeral Home, 76 State street, Gorham, for Mrs. Lillian Fluent, 75, a resident of Sebago Lake 11 years and formerly of Hollis, who died in a Portland hospital after a long illness. She was born in Limerick Jan 30, 1897, the daughter of Steven and Hannah Sawyer Young. She was a former member of the Sunshine Club of Hollis, the Hollis Grange and attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Her husband, Ray Fluent, died in April of 1957. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Murial Roberts of Standish, Mrs. Ethel Richard of Gonzales, La., and Mrs. Arlene Thombs of East Sebago; a brother, Reuben Young of Limerick; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis." (4 Dec 1972 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 2). Second obituary- "Cornish... Mrs. Lillian A. Fluent, 75, a former Cornish resident died in a Portland hospital Monday evening, Nov. 27 after a long illness. She was born at Limerick Jan. 30, 1897, the daughter of Stephen and Hannah Sawyer Young. She and her husband, Ray Fluent, purchased the former Charles Storer home on Station road in 1945. Mr. Fluent died in April 1957. Not long after that Mrs. Fluent sold her home and had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Arlene Thomas, at East Sebago for 11 years. Prior to coming to Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Fluent had lived in Hollis where she was a member of the Sunshine Club, the Hollis Grange, and attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Hollis. Mrs. Fluent became a member of the Cornish Grange in October, 1946 of which she was a silver star member. She held the office of Flora in the Grange for a total of 10 years and had also held the office of Lecturer. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Murial Roberts of Standish and Mrs. Ethel Richard of Gonzales, La.; a brother, Reuben Young of Limerick; eight nieces and nephews. Interment was in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis." (7 Dec 1972 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 4b).
OBITUARY: "Hollis. MURRAY FLUENT. Funeral services were held Monday at the Neal and York Funeral Home, Gorham for Murray T. Fluent, 63, who died in Bar Mills unexpectedly Oct. 8. He was born on July 21, 1913 in Hollis Center, the son of Clarence and Alice Barnes Fluent. He attended Hollis schools and worked as a power station operator for the Central Maine Power company for 26 years. Mr. Fluent was a member of the Goodwins Mills Lodge AF & AM. He is survived by his wife, Avis Gilpatrick of Hollis, a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Cunningham of Cheshire, Conn.; a brother, Howard Fluent of Greenville, S.C.; two grandchildren, several cousins and several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Meeting House Hill Cemetery." (14 Oct 1976 The Sandford Tribune and Advocate p. 12A.)
OBITUARY: "Avis Vienna Fluent, 92 HOLLIS -- Avis Vienna Fluent, 92, passed away on Dec. 28, 2009, at Seaside Nursing Home in Portland. She was born in Waterboro on June 8, 1917, the daughter of Dana and Mable (Graffam) Gilpatric. As a girl, Avis attended Waterboro schools and graduated from Waterboro High School on June 12, 1935. She was a longtime member of the Hollis Center Baptist Church and was very active in various church activities. Mrs. Fluent loved the state of Maine and took pride in maintaining her home that she and her husband began building on May 6, 1940. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Murray T. Fluent whom she married on July 22, 1939; infant son; and several siblings. Avis is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cunningham of Plymouth, Mass.; sister, M. Esther Kowalczyk of Westbrook; grandchildren, Lance Fluent Cunningham of Burke, Va., and Ashley- Nicole Cunningham of Newport, R.I.; great-grandson, Dylan Howell Cunningham; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning from 10-11 a.m. at the Hollis Center Baptist Church, Rt. 202, Hollis, with a funeral service to be held at the church at 11 a.m. Afterward, everyone is welcome to remain at the church for a reception to reflect on Avis' life. Burial will be held in the spring at Meeting House Hill Cemetery in Hollis. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home - Buxton. www.dcpate.com. In lieu of flowers, Avis' family strongly suggests that memorial contributions can be made to: The Hollis Center Baptist Church- Food Pantry P.O. Box 180 Hollis Center, Maine 04042 or VNA Home Health and Hospice 50 Foden Rd. Suite 3 South Portland, Maine 04106. " (30 Dec 2009 Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram)
Murray Tracy FLUENT and Avis nee GILPATRICK had children.
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