1900 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 18 Jun 1900, page 182B,Dwelling #223, Family #252.
PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, Apr 1878, 22 M, 1 year, 0 children, CT, CT,CT, yes, yes, yes.

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 21 Apr 1910, page 6A,Dwelling #2, Family #2.
PIERCE, Mary S., wife, W, F, 32, M1, 10, 6 children, 5 living, CT, CT,CT, English, None, yes, yes.

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #232, Family #246.
PIERCE, Mary, wife, F, W, 41, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.

1. Mary Elvira PIERCE b. 18 Sep 1900, Ledyard , New London , Connecticut; d. 17 May 1974, Putnam , Windham , Connecticut.
2. Sadie PIERCE b. 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1902, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. Mildred Annis PIERCE b. 4 Sep 1909, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 17 Oct 1987, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Avery Stonar , Ledyard , New London , Connecticut.
4. Chester Zachery PIERCE b. 5 Jun 1910, Ledyard,New London,Ct; d. 27 Feb 1966.
5. Gertrude Maria PIERCE
6. Clara Jean PIERCE
7. Lucy Alma PIERCE

BROWN & MAINE GENEALOGY., p. 248.
THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page215.

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 2 May 1910, page 14A,Dwelling #7, Family #7.
MAIN, George P., head, W, M, 61, M1, 42, CT, CT, CT, Farmer, GeneralFarmer.
MAIN, Sarah E., wife, W, F, 63, M1, 42, 13, 10, CT, CT, CT,
MAIN, Annis, daughter, W, F, 17, S, CT, CT, CT,
MAIN, Violet, granddaughter, W, F, 9, S, CT, CT, CT,
MAIN, Otis, grandson, W, M, 3, S, CT, CT, CT,

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #222, Family #230.
MAIN, George P., head, M, W, 72, M, Rents, yes read, yes write, yes,Farmer, General Farm, O.A., 128.
MAIN, Sarah, wife, F, W, 72, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.
MAIN, Elmer O., son, M, W, 38, S, yes read, yes write, Laborer, Farmhand, W.W.
MAIN, Otis, grandson, M, W, 13, S, yes school, yes read, yes write, yes,none.
MAIN, Violet, grandson, F, W, 17, S, yes school, yes read, yes write,yes, none.

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN, Sarah E., 3, F, CT

1910 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 2 May 1910, page 14A,Dwelling #7, Family #7.
MAIN, Sarah E., wife, W, F, 63, M1, 42, 13, 10, CT, CT, CT,

1920 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CONN. 16 Jan 1920, by Samuel E.Holdridge, page 223B, Dwelling #222, Family #230.
MAIN, Sarah, wife, F, W, 72, M, yes read, yes write, yes, none.

OBIT FROM NEWSPAPER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1939.
Mrs. Sarah B. Maine, 92, Oldest Resident, Expires.
Mrs. Sarah Brown Maine, 92 years old, widow of George P. Maine whodied yesterday morning at her home here was the oldest resident of thisvillage, having held the honor since the death of Mrs. Q. Eldridge.
Mrs. Maine was born in Ledyard, Feb. 27, 1847, the daughter of Averyand Annis Holdredge Brown and had spent all her life in Ledyard untilthree years ago when she moved to Old Mystic to a house owned by herson-in-law, Herbert B. Pierce. She was remarkably active for one of heryears. She did her own sewing and other needlework, and last year knittedsix pairs of mittens, as well as piecing a quilt. When she was 21 yearsold she was married to George P. Maine and there were 13 children born ofthis union.
A brother, Erastus John Brown, with whom she lived, preceded her indeath a short time ago. Surviving are the following children: Erastus,Avery, Amos, Mrs. Chester Pierce and Mrs. Joseph Williams, all ofLedyard; Mrs. Herbert Pierce of Old Mystic, Allen Maine of Fitchville,and a brother, William, of Rockville.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at theHarry O. Williams' funeral home in Mystic with interment in Peckhamcemetery in Ledyard.

OBITUARY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1939.
Mrs. George P. Main
Sarah Eliza Brown, widow of George Park Maine, died at her home in OldMystic early Monday morning at the age of 92 years. She was born inLedyard, the daughter of Avery W. and Anna Holdredge Brown and spent mostof her life in Ledyard, having come to the village of Old Mystic a fewyears ago.
She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Williams of Ledyard, Mrs.Herbert Pierce and Mrs. Chester Pierce of Old Mystic; four sons, ErastusMain, Avery Main, Amos Main and Allyn Main, all of Ledyard; a bortherWilliam Brown of Norwich and tow nephews, John Godfrey and Frank Godfreyof Mystic.

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1. Addie Anise MAIN b. 9 Dec 1868, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Oct 1884, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. Timothy Burrows MAIN b. 9 Jul 1873, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jun 1907, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. Erastus John MAIN b. 21 Aug 1874, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 1 Aug 1960, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. Allyn Thomas MAIN b. 7 Jun 1876, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Jan 1955, Bozrah,New London,Connecticut.
5. Avery Wilbur MAIN b. 2 Mar 1880, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Feb 1973, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. Elmer Otis MAIN b. 4 Feb 1882, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 20 Feb 1930, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
7. Amos Gay MAIN b. 23 Oct 1883, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Mar 1946, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. Maria Hewitt MAIN b. 19 Nov 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 23 Mar 1964, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
9. Jennie Stoddard MAIN b. 3 Aug 1887, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Sep 1923, Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
10. Daniel Palmer MAIN b. 29 Jan 1890, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 31 Jan 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
11. Annis Brown MAIN b. 29 Nov 1892, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Feb 1965, Norwich,New London,Connecticut; bur. Elm Grove Cemetery,Mystic,New London,Connecticut.
12. George Edwin MAIN b. 22 Aug 1870, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 May 1928, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
13. 1. Mary Stanton MAIN b. 4 Apr 1878, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 27 Nov 1931, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

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Timothy Main, son of Thomas & Lois Main, born 1810, died 1889 inLedyard, married Mary E. Gay born 1808, died 1901. Timothy was a farmer,they are buried in the Thomas Main cemetery.

1900 CENSUS - NORTH STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CONN., 26 Jun 1900, byJas. T. Brown, Jr, page 136A, Dwelling #289. Family #296.
MAIN, Mary A., mother, W, F, Sept, 1896, 93, Widowed, 65 years, 9children, 2 living, CT, CT, CT.

1. Mary Ann MAIN b. Abt 1840, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
2. Abby A. MAIN b. 1841, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
3. Timothy Burrows MAIN b. 1843, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. Thomas G. MAIN b. Abt 1845, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
5. 2. George Park MAIN b. 11 Jun 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 24 Dec 1929, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. Jedediah MAIN b. 1850, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 28 Feb 1878.
7. Dwight Webster MAIN b. 21 Aug 1853, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 12 Mar 1937, Preston,New London,Connecticut.

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT, Dwelling #117, Family #135BROWN,
Avery, 46, M, Farmer, $1000, CT
Annis, 36, F, CT
Cynthia, 14, F, CT
Elias S., 12. M, CT
Daniel, 10, M, CT
Nancy 7, F, CT
James A., 6, M, CT
Sarah E., 3, F, CT
William F., 1, M CT

CENSUS OF 1860 can not read too light

CENSUS OF 1870

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling #241,Family #264.
BROWN, Avery W, M, W, 76, Farmer, CT, CT, CT
Anis, W, F, 68, Wife, CT, CT, CT
John, W, M, 26, Son, CT, CT, CT

BROWN CEMETERY, Near Peckham Meeting-house Ledyard, New London Co., CT
BROWN, AVERY, W. b. Dec. 5, 1805, d. Aug. 8 1885.


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IGI FILES, Page 19,024.
HOLDREDGE, ANISE SPOUSE: AVERY WILBUR BROWN/F B 08JUL 1812 NEWLONDON,
OF LEDYARD
GROTON CT. VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, p. 44.
New London County for Groton July 21st 1833
This certifies whom it doth or may concern that
on this day Mr. Avery Brown and Miss Annis Holdridge
both of said Groton were united together in
the marriage covenant administered By;
Recorded August John Spicer Justice of the Peace
14th 1832
(ALL OTHER RECORDS ON THIS PAGE WERE RECORDED IN 1833)

LEDYARD VITAL RECORDS, Vol. 1, page 53. Family Bible Records.
Avery W Brown born December 5th 1805
Annis Holdridge born July 8th 1812
& were married July 21st 1834
Children's Names
Nathaniel Brown born August 5th 1835
Hannah Brown born July 11th 1836
Cynthia Brown born May 22d 1836 (this is what was recorded)
Elias S. Brown born August 27th 1838
Daniel H. Brown born October 11th 1840
Nancy A Brown born April 29th 1843
James A. Brown born March 25th 1845
Sarah E. Brown born February 27th 1847
William N. Brown born March 27th 1849
Fanny F. Brown born March 28th 1851
Erastus J. Brown born April 4th 1854
Lillie A Brown born August 30th 1858
Rec'd & Recorded May 15th 1874
By James A Billings. Town Clerk

1850 CENSUS of Ledyard, New London Co., CT,
BROWN,
Annis, 36, F, CT

CENSUS OF 1860 - can not read too light

CENSUS OF 1870

1880 CENSUS - LEDYARD, NEW LONDON CO., CT., LDS #1254108, Dwelling #241,Family #264.
BROWN, Anis, W, F, 68, Wife, CT, CT, CT

CENSUS OF 1900

CEMENTARY RECORDS, Brown Cementery, near Peckham Meeting-house.
GET COMPLETE RECORD.

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1. Nathaniel BROWN b. 4 Aug 1835, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. his youth.
2. Hannah F. BROWN b. 11 Jul 1836, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. her youth.
3. Cynthia BROWN b. 1836, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. Elias S. BROWN b. 27 Aug 1838, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Mar 1877, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
5. Daniel H. BROWN b. 11 Oct 1840, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
6. Nancy Annis BROWN b. 29 Apr 1843, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 22 Jun 1900, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Evergreen Cemetery,Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
7. James A. BROWN b. 25 Mar 1845, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. 3. Sarah Eliza BROWN b. 27 Feb 1847, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 9 Oct 1939, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
9. William N. BROWN b. 27 Mar 1849, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
10. Fanny Frances BROWN b. 28 Mar 1851, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
11. Erastus John BROWN b. 4 Apr 1853, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
12. Lillie A. BROWN b. 30 Aug 1858, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 21 Dec 1891, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

age 87y

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(840-853) Charles BROWNE GENEALOGY, by Cyrus Henry Brown, 1915
Thomas Main (Benajah, Thomas, Dea. Thomas, Jeremiah, Ezekiel)
Thomas Main, born 1781 in Ledyard, son of Benajah and Dolly WoodwardMain, married Lois Brown, born 1786 died 1873, Thomas died 1864. Thomaswas a large man with great muscular strength, he was a farmer and heldoffice in town. He built the wall and made the cemetery one mile west ofLantern Hill.

THE MAIN TREE II, Second Edition, by Nancy (Portor) Childress, 1995. page26.

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Sources: Ancestral File; O'Keeffe.
AF: Lois Brown, born 1786, CT.
O'Keeffe: Lois Brown, born 1786, North Groton. Died 1 July 1873,Ledyard.

1. Thomas B. MAIN b. 13 Feb 1804, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 11 Jan 1896, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Thomas Main Burying Ground - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
2. Aaron MAIN b. 14 May 1808, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Feb 1893.
3. John MAIN b. 20 Aug 1809, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 8 Dec 1839, Stonington, New London, Connecticut.
4. 4. Timothy MAIN b. 17 Dec 1810, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 13 Sep 1889, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Thomas Main Burying Ground - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
5. William Leeds MAIN b. 4 Jul 1812, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 22 Jun 1890, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
6. Daniel MAIN b. 18 Oct 1813, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Thomas Main Burying Ground - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
7. Louisa MAIN b. 10 Feb 1815, Groton, New London, Connecticut; d. 26 Sep 1888, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Thomas Main Burying Ground - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
8. Surviah Brown MAIN b. 11 May 1817, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 10 Jan 1876, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
9. Stanton MAIN b. 5 Feb 1820, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 5 Feb 1864, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; bur. Thomas Main Burying Ground - Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
10. Nathaniel B. MAIN b. 1823, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 8 Sep 1872, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
11. Seth MAIN b. 13 Sep 1824, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 13 Aug 1903; bur. , New London, Connecticut.
12. Hannah MAIN b. 1827, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
13. Amasa Morgan MAIN b. 29 Aug 1830, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut.
14. Mary Esther MAIN b. 1834, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 22 Oct 1902.
15. Fannie S. MAIN b. 1836, Ledyard, New London, Connecticut; d. 1 Feb 1855, Mystic, New London, Connecticut.
16. Deborah MAIN b. Abt 1840, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Vol. 2, by Cyrus Henry Brown, pp. 504.
Born 1773, died 2 July 1836, aged sixty-three years; m. CharlotteWilbur, born 1781, died 24 March 1866, aged eighty-five years. They livednear the Peckham Church and are buried there.

Jan Bell attention Nathaniel-5 #44. page 132.
other children attention Bill Library,
PO Box 411, Ledyard, CT 06339
Ledyard Historical Society
Lourie Whiting

Sources: Ancestral File; O'Keeffe.
O'Keeffe: Nathaniel Brown, born 1773. AF adds born in CT.

VITAL RECORD OF RHODE ISLAND, Westerly RI, page 114.
WILBUR,
of Joseph and Sarah
Charlotte* June 12, 1782

THE BROWN GENEALOGY, Vol. 2, by Cyrus Henry Brown, pp. 504.
Born 1773, died 2 July 1836, aged sixty-three years; m. CharlotteWilbur, born 1781, died 24 March 1866, aged eighty-five years. They livednear the Peckham Church and are buried there.

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1. Gurdon BROWN
2. 6. Avery Wilbur BROWN b. 5 Dec 1805, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 8 Aug 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New Lodnon Co.,Connecticut.
3. Albert BROWN b. 1 Sep 1811, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. 11 Sep 1868, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
4. Alvah BROWN
5. John BROWN
6. Samuel BROWN
7. Calvin BROWN b. Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; d. Waterford,New London,Connecticut.
8. Frank BROWN
9. Nathaniel BROWN

VITAL RECORDS OF GROTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. 2, page 11. Birth

VITAL RECORDS OF NO. GROTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. 2, page 3. Death

PROBATE RECORDS OF STONINGTON, NEW LONDON CO., CT, Vol. II, page 145.Will

FROM INFORMATION FOUND IN THE BILL LIBRARY.
Nathan Holdridge, the oldest child of Phineas was born in Ledyard in1767.
He married Hannah Brown and they had 10 children.

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Sources: Ancestral File; O'Keeffe.
AF: Hannah Brown, born 1777, CT.
O'Keeffe: Hannah Brown, born 1774, North Groton. Died 5 Dec. 1843,Ledyard. Gravestone in Ledyard says, "Holdridge, Hannah, widow of Nathan,d. Dec. 5, 1843, age 64." This would indicate a 1779 birthdate, whichdoesn't jibe with either of above. Wrong Hannah????

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1. Hannah HOLDRIDGE b. Abt 1798, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
2. Mary HOLDRIDGE b. Abt 1799, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
3. Nathan HOLDRIDGE b. 1801, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
4. Phineas Mason HOLDRIDGE b. 2 Oct 1805, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 16 Aug 1870, No. Stonington,New London,Connecticut.
5. Stephen HOLDRIDGE b. Abt 1807, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
6. Eneos HOLDRIDGE b. Abt 1808, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 19 Oct 1832, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
7. Randall HOLDRIDGE b. 25 Aug 1808, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 15 Jan 1885, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
8. Betsy HOLDRIDGE b. Abt 1810, Groton,New London,Connecticut.
9. 7. Annis HOLDRIDGE b. 8 Jul 1812, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 5 Jun 1901, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut; bur. Peckham Church Cemetery,Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
10. Daniel HOLDRIDGE b. 1814, Groton,New London,Connecticut; d. 1889, Ledyard,New London,Connecticut.
11. Almira HOLDRIDGE b. 1814, Groton,New London,Ct; d. 25 Mar 1814, Groton,New London,Ct.