"Memories" by Sherry Mason (Wing) for Worthington 250th, 2018
Memories by Sherry Mason ( (Berta Sherry Wing, b. 1960) in 2018 for the Worthington 250th celebration. Includes photograph of Gary Bartlett and Pip Bartlett performing at the Town Hall as Laurel and Hardy
Hemlock tree at pond at Albert's farm plus article about pond produced for the Worthington 250th celebration
Black and white photo of hemlock tree with diving platforms and climbing rope at pond at Ben Albert's farm plus article for the Worthington 250th anniversary describing the "swimming hole". Names mentioned include: Dunlevy, Ben Albert, Ned Jalbert
Sketch of the Eleanor Carolyn Parson Porter and Daniel Reed Porter, II family for 250th anniversary
Names mentioned: Edward Kingsley Parsons (1906-1976), Carra May Chapin Parsons, Eleanor Carolyn Parsons Porter, Daniel Reed Porter, II (1903-1965). Also Mildred Parsons, Ima Jean Cole, Mary Gurney Porter. Herbert G. Porter. Daniel R. Porter III, Edward K. Porter. Janice E. Porter.
Sketch of family of Lawrence and Phyllis (Parish) Dingmond/Martha Shock Freshler for the 250th anniversary celebration
Written by their foster child, Martha Shock Freshler. Names mentioned include Lauwrence Dingmond, Frank Dingmond (1915-1996), Alice Dewey Dingmond (1915-1963), Phyllis Parish Dingmond, Spencer James Parish, Vera Granger Parish, Bonnie Payson. Also mentioned: Clyde P. Jones, Jessie Downing, Sie Parish, Shirley Chilton
Sketch of George and Elizabeth Torrey family for 250th anniversary
Mentioned are George E. Torrey (1901-1992), Anna Elizabeth "Liz" (Cole) Torrey (1905-1987). Other names include Walter Tower, Roy Rida, Art Rolland, Harry Bates, Florence Bates. Include photo of Liz Torrey
Sketch of family of Raymond and Ruth Sears written for the 250th anniversary celebration
Names mentioned: Ray Sears (d. 2010), Ruth Sears (d. 2011), Donna Sears Thayer, Dick Thayer (d. 2003), Susan Sears Martin, Tim Martin (d. 2008), Lawrence Sear, Terry Fournier Sears, Ronald Sears. Includes 1992 about Ray Sears article by Joan Livington. Also mentioned: Fuzzy Frew, Vic Myrick, Dick Fairman, Frank Sears, Harry Bates.
Sketch of the Kenneth and Barbara Porter family for 250th anniversary celebration
Mentioned are: Kenneth Porter, Barbara Porter, Kip Porter, Charles Porter, Keith Porter, James Porter, Eric Porter, and Kevin Porter. Kip's children: Kristin and Sarh; Keith and Barbara Porter (Jr.)'s children: Aaron, Beau, Jenny and Matt Cyr; Keith and Leslie Porter; Charles Porter's children Meghan and Kirsten; James and Jean Lacasse Porter's children Katie and Cindy; Kevin and Deb's child Jennifer.
Sketch of the Charles Francis and Elizabeth Granger family for the 250th anniversary celebration
Names mentioned: Charles Francis Granger (Fran), Elizabeth Maynard Granger (Liz), Gary Granger, Connie Taylor Granger, Richard Granger, Carol Granger, Ashley Granger, Taylor Granger, Cameron Granger, Chad Granger, Ellen Granger Caputo (d. 2017), Stuart Caputo, Gaylon Caputo, Deen Caputo
Biographical sketch of the Robert (Rob) Bartlett and Sara Smith Bartlett; their children: Bobby [Robert] married to Marilyn Boucher Bartlett, children Brenda Barlett Arnold, Carol Bartlett, Jeff Bartlett, an Ellen Bartlett LaRoche; Richard Bartlett married Ann Diament, 14 children; Bonnie Bartlett Borst married Samuel Borst, children Sherry Borst Sheldon and Jimmy Borst.
Sketch of the Lawrence Mason family for the 250th anniversary celebration Also includes newpaper clipping of Lawrence's obituary
Biographical sketch of the family of Lawrence C. Mason and Dorothy E. Connor Mason (Dot). Included are their son Craig Mason and his wife Allison; and Laurence (Larry) and his wife Brenda Donovan Mason. Mentioned are grandchildren Lauren Mason and Judith Mason Berry and Francis Mason.
Sketch of Arcouette family for 250th celebration
Mentioned are Winnie Arcouette, Phil Arcouette, Frank Bates, Mary Jane ("Grandma") Bates, Carl Loveland, Mae (Mary) Loveland, AE Albert, author not identified by name . Family sketch by Sue Arcouette Watling
Brief sketch of family of Robert E, Mason (b. 1917) and Esther B. Mason (b. 1921) who settled in Worthington in 1958 and their children, G. Robert ("Guy"), Jeffrey Mason, and Linda Mason. Also mentioned is Jeff's wife, LeAnn Parsons Mason, daughter Melissa and daughter Stacy; and Linda's daughter, Doreen Mollison. Grandchildren, too.
Brief description of family of Harold Edward Brown ("Brownie," b. 1919) and Lois Marguerite Lyman Ashe Brown (1919-2000). Brownie settled in Worthington in 1926. Mentioned are sons Lyndon ( 1951-2005), Ben (b. 1955) and Willard (b. 1963). Also mentioned are mother Grace, brother George Brown, and sister Helen and Mary; Wayne Fisk and Vicki Fisk.
Brief description of family of Alfred (d. 1953) and Dorothy Corbett Stevens. Mentioned are son John Stevens (d. 1997; m. Mary Richardson; daughters Karen and Beth); son James Stevens (m. Carol Patterson, children: Matthew, Jason, Heather and Lynn). Also mentioned is Florence Bates with whom Dorothy worked as a nurse.
Brief account of life of Lester Champion and Mary Brown Champion prepared for Worthington's 250th. Also mentioned is Harold Brown.
Richard (Dick) Smith and Beverly (Bee) Smith
Brief description of the family of Richard Smith and Beverly Smith prepared for Worthington's 250th anniversary celebration. Also mentioned are children: Darryl Smith (wife Camille Smith) Nancy Smith Madru, and Scott Smith and grandchildren Dan Madru, Arah Madru, Jeffrey Smith, Richie Smith and Dara Smith.
Brief account of the family of Louis Dodge and June Parish Dodge prepared for Worthington's 250th celebration. Menioned are James Dodge, Susan Dodge Morrison, Robert Dodge (wife Florence) and Norman Dodge. Also mentioned are Rob Cudworth and Ernest Fairman.
Brief description of the family tree of Dan Pease (b. 1802) and Mary Root Pease prepared as part of Worthington's 250th celebration. Mentioned are James Pease, Edwin M. Pease (b. 1868), Nettie Barlett Pease (Mrs. Edwin), florence Maynard Pease (Mrs. Edwin), Effie Higgins Pease (Mrs. Edwin), Marcia Estelle. Kenneth Pease, Ethel Zarr Pease, Kenneth Pease, Jr. (b. 1927), James Pease (b. 1929), Richard Pease (b. 1931), Barbara Palmer Pease (Mrs. James Jr.), Carol Wheeler Pease (Mrs. James), Patricia Thibault Pease (Mrs. Richard)., Nettie Pease Watson (b. 1933); Donald Watson; Howard Pease (b. 1935), Pamela Patnode Pease (Mrs. Howard.); Nancy Pease Wickland; Robert Pease (b. 1941), Bonita Roberts Pease; Mary Pease McCready (b. 1942); Peter McCready. Some details about their lives in Worthington are given.
Brief biography of Guy Thrasher prepared as part of the Worthington 250th celebration. His profession as fur trapper is noted. Also mentioned is Carol Myrick. Photographs of Thrasher's store as well as of him and Carol are included
George Torrey and Elizabeth (Liz) Torrey
Description of the family of Anna Elizabeth "Liz" Torrey (1905-1987) and George E. Torrey (1901-1992) prepared for the Worthington 250th celebration. Mentioned is both Torreys' passion for golfing and their musical skills. Also mentioned are Walter Tower, Roy Rida, Art Rolland, Florence Bates, Harry Bates, Horace Cole, Anna Cole.