Edwin Chapman Phinney

M, d. 1917

FatherEdwin Augustus Phinney b. 30 Jun 1852, d. 11 Nov 1912
MotherMary Chapman

DeathEdwin Chapman Phinney died in 1917 in France. 

Last Edited29 Sep 2004

Edwin H Phinney1

M, b. May 1880

FatherFranklin Horatio Phinney1 b. 23 Mar 1844, d. 21 Feb 1910
MotherEsther A Burgess1 b. Apr 1844

BirthEdwin H Phinney was born in May 1880 in Maine.1 
(son) Census1880Edwin was listed as a son in Franklin Horatio Phinney's household on the 1880 Census in Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine.2 
(son) Census1900Edwin was listed as a son in Franklin Horatio Phinney's household on the 1900 Census in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1 
(son) Census1910Edwin was listed as a son in Esther A Burgess's household on the 1910 Census in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.3 

Last Edited1 Dec 2008

Citations:

  1. 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1910 United States Federal Census.

Edwin Horatio Phinney

M, b. 22 July 1847, d. 26 June 1918

FatherCaleb Barnum Phinney b. 22 Jul 1805, d. 28 Mar 1883
MotherRebecca Hunter b. 1801, d. 4 Sep 1886

BirthEdwin was born on 22 July 1847 in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.1,2 
(household member) Census1850Edwin was listed as a household member living with Caleb Barnum Phinney on the 1850 Census in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.3 
(household member) Census1860Edwin was listed as a household member living with Caleb Barnum Phinney in the 1860 Census in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.4 
MarriageHe married Ellen M Maynard in 1865.1 
(son) Census1880Edwin was listed as a son in Caleb Barnum Phinney's household on the 1880 Census in Lee, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.5 
Census1900Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.6 
DeathEdwin died on 26 June 1918 in Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts, at age 70.1 

Family

Ellen M Maynard b. Jul 1852
MarriageHe married Ellen M Maynard in 1865.1 
Children

Last Edited1 Apr 2009

Citations:

  1. Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.
  2. Massachusetts Vital Record, 1841-1910, 2004.
  3. 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. 1900 United States Federal Census.

Edwin L Phinney

M, b. 12 July 1867

FatherLewis Phinney b. 19 Feb 1839, d. 2 Jun 1926
MotherMary T M Chandler b. 22 Sep 1845, d. 14 Mar 1918

BirthEdwin L Phinney was born on 12 July 1867 in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine.1 
(household member) Census1870Edwin was listed as a household member living with Lewis Phinney on the 1870 Census in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine.2 
(son) Census1880Edwin was listed as a son in Lewis Phinney's household on the 1880 Census in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine.3 
MarriageEdwin L Phinney married Bertha Leora DeCosta on 25 November 1889.1 
MarriageEdwin L Phinney married Maud Ernestine Harlow, daughter of William Lawrence Harlow and Mary Abby Hall, on 9 September 1899 in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine.1,4 
Census1920Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine. His occupation was given as carpenter.5 
Census1930Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Buckfield, Oxford County, Maine. His occupation was given as carpenter.6 

Family 1

Bertha Leora DeCosta
MarriageHe married Bertha Leora DeCosta on 25 November 1889.1 

Family 2

Maud Ernestine Harlow b. 8 Apr 1878
MarriageEdwin L Phinney married Maud Ernestine Harlow, daughter of William Lawrence Harlow and Mary Abby Hall, on 9 September 1899 in Turner, Androscoggin County, Maine.1,4 
Children

Last Edited27 Aug 2009

Citations:

  1. Howard Finney, Finney-Phinney Families in America; Descendants of John Finney of Plymouth and Barnstable, Mass., and Bristol, of Samuel Finney of Philadelphia, Pa., and of Robert Finney of New London, Pa.
  2. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. Maine Marriages 1892-1996, Ancestry.com: Database on-line, Provo, UT, USA; Original data: Maine State Archives.
  5. 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. 1930 United States Federal Census.

Edwin Nelson Phinney

M, b. 21 December 1839, d. 5 November 1925

FatherIsaiah Nickerson Phinney b. 26 Jul 1810, d. 15 Nov 1885
MotherMary Harvey Ames b. 16 Jan 1817

BirthEdwin was born on 21 December 1839 in Winterport, Waldo County, Maine. 
(household member) Census1850Edwin was listed as a household member living with Isaiah Nickerson Phinney on the 1850 Census in Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine.1 
MarriageHe married Julia Anne Howse in Waldo County, Maine, on 20 May 1858. 
Census1860Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Newburgh, Penobscot County, Maine.2 
Census1870Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Newburgh, Penobscot County, Maine. His occupation was given as house carpenter. The surname was spelled "Finney" in this census.3 
Census1880Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Dry Creek, Pierce County, Nebraska. His occupation was given as farmer.4 
Census1900Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska. His occupation was given as carpenter.5 
Census1910Edwin was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska. His occupation was given as carpenter and builder.6 
DeathHe died on 5 November 1925 in Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington, at age 85; Obituary: Edwin N. Phinney was born tn Winterport, Maine December 21, 1839. On May 20, 1858, he was united In marriage to Julia A. Howse of Dixmont, Maine. To this union were born six children: Frank W. Phinney, who preceded him in death a few months ago, Snow H. Phinney, of Kelso, Washington, Elisha I. Phinney, who died in 1884, Mr. Katie M. Taylor of Campbell, California,, William C. Phinney of Huston, Idaho and Don C. Phinney of Melba, Idaho. In 1872 he immigrated to the west, locating near Rochester, Minnesota. and in 1874.he came to Nebraska, and took a homestead two miles south of Plainview. in the early days he took an active interest in local and Political affairs, and in the building up of the community. In 1891 he sold his farm and moved to town. and for a number of years was one of the leading contractors of Pierce county. Among the buildings which he erected were Plainview's first brick school house. The brick block containing the First National Bank and when Pierce county needed a man to superintend the construction of a new court house, he was the man chosen for the position. In 1909 he moved to Chadron, and two years later Caldwell, Idaho, where several of his children were living. Here he bought and improved a farm in the irrigated country. The death of his wife in 1915 broke up his homeand since then he has made made his home with his children in Idaho, Washington and Colorado, and since 1918. with his son Frank W. Phinney of Plainview, Nebraska. Desiring to see his children in the west, and thinking that it would be better to spend the winter in a warmer climate, he left here the last of August for Idaho. After a few weeks visit with his sons there, he went to Kelso, Washington. It was while there at the home of his son Snow that he was taken with a stroke, and after a short illness, passed away on November 5. 1925. His body was taken to Caldwell. Idaho, where he was placed beside the one who had been his companion through life. He leaves to morn his loss his four children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great grand children, besides other relatives and a large number of friends and acquaintances. Granpa Phinney. as he was generally called, was a grand old man in many ways, held in high esteem by neighbors and friends. A man of high ideals, and Christian character, he was known by all and loved by all. He will be greatly missed. The bereaved family will have the sincere sympathy of the whole community. 

Family

Julia Anne Howse b. 12 Aug 1838, d. 12 Aug 1914
MarriageHe married Julia Anne Howse in Waldo County, Maine, on 20 May 1858. 
Children

Last Edited29 Nov 2008

Citations:

  1. 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. 1870 United States Federal Census.
  4. 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. 1910 United States Federal Census.
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