Eighth Generation


4452. Joseph Walter PHILBROOK51,624,1655,1657 was born on 12 May 1818 in Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51

He appeared in the census on 10 September 1850 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 26, born Maine. He was a laborer and he and his wife Emely, 23, and children Georgeanna, 4, and Charles M., 2, were living with his parents. Name on census: Joseph Philbrook.

He appeared in the census on 5 June 1860 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 41, born Maine. He was a mariner and his household included his wife Emily, 36, and children Georgianna, 14; Charles M. 12; Manford, 7; Julia E., 4; and Harriet E., 1. His parents were also living with them. Name on census: Joseph W. Philbrook.

Joseph appeared in the census on 27 June 1870 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.493 Age 52, born Maine. He was a laborer and his household included is wife Mary J., 32 and children Charles M., 22; Amanth, 17; Julia E., 13; Harriet E., 11; Warren, 5; Ella C., 4; and Clara, 1. Ella was Mary's daughter from her 1st marriage.

They were living next door to Joseph's brother Jeremiah and his family.

Three lots down were:
BUCKMAN, Stephen, 69; BUCKMAN, Sarah M., 51, and four children between 10 & 23 years old. They were his former in-laws, the parents of his 2nd wife Cynthia.

Name on census: Joseph Philbrook.

He appeared in the census on 21 June 1880 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.493 Age 61, farmer, born Maine, parents born Maine. Name on census: Joseph W. Philbrook.

His household consisted of:
PHILBROOK, Mary J., 43, wife
RICKERTS, Ella C., 14, step-daughter
PHILBROOK, Warren C., 15, son
PHILBROOK, Clara A., 11, daughter
PHILBROOK, Melvina, 7, daughter
PHILBROOK, Milton C., 5, [blank]
HUMPHREY, John F., 5, grandson
HUMPHREY, Alex, 1, grandson
PHILBROOK, Charles M., 33, son
PHILBROOK, Maggie, 24, daughter-in-law
All born Maine.

NOTE: Ella C. above was Mary's daughter from her 1st marriage. John and Alex Humphrey were the sons of Joseph's daughter Julia, who was not there.

The next door neighbors were:
BUCKMAN, Stephen, 79, laborer
BUCKMAN, Sarah A., 62, wife
BUCKMAN, Charles J., 20, son

These were Joseph's former in-laws, the parents of his 2nd wife Cynthia.

He appeared in the census on 12 June 1900 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 82, born May 1818 Maine, parents born Maine. He and his wife Mary J., 62, were living with their son Milton, 25. Name on census: Joseph W. Philbrook.

Joseph died before October 1905 at the age of 87 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. He was listed as deceased on his son Milton's marriage record.

Joseph Walter PHILBROOK and Emily K. PETTEE of South Thomaston were married on 16 February 1845 in Sullivan, Hancock, Maine.51,119

Emily K. PETTEE of South Thomaston1655 was born on 17 January 1824 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51,119

She appeared in the census on 10 September 1850 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 23, born Maine. She was living with husband Joseph and their 2 children in his parents household. Name on census: Emely Philbrook.

She appeared in the census on 5 June 1860 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 36, born Maine. She was living with husband Joseph and their 5 children. Name on census: Emily Philbrook.

Emily died on 29 March 1861 at the age of 37 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51,119

Joseph Walter PHILBROOK-12936 and Emily K. PETTEE of South Thomaston-13682 had the following children:

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Georgianna PHILBROOK-13683.

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Charles M. PHILBROOK-13684.

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Malvina H. PHILBROOK1655 was born in July 1850 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.119 She died on 27 November 1854 at the age of 4 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51,119

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Manfred PHILBROOK-13687.

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Julia E. PHILBROOK-13686.

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Harriet Emeline PHILBROOK1655 was born about 1859 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51

She appeared in the census on 5 June 1860 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 1, born Maine, living with parents. Name on census: Harriet E. Philbrook.

She appeared in the census on 27 June 1870 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 11, born Maine, living with father and step-mother. Name on census: Harriet E. Philbrook.

Joseph Walter PHILBROOK and Cynthia J. BUCKMAN were married on 14 October 1863 in Knox County, Maine.51,1658

Cynthia J. BUCKMAN, daughter of Stephen BUCKMAN and Sarah A. TITUS, was born on 7 October 1837 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51,119

She died about 1868 at the age of 31 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.51,119

Joseph Walter PHILBROOK-12936 and Cynthia J. BUCKMAN-23706 had the following children:

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Warren Everett PHILBROOK-26077.

Joseph Walter PHILBROOK and Mary Jane COOK were married on 25 December 1868 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.119

Mary Jane COOK119, daughter of Enoch Ripley COOK and Sarah ANDREWS, was born on 7 October 1837 in Saint George, Knox, Maine.119

She appeared in the census on 8 August 1850 in Searsmont, Waldo, Maine. Age 12, born Maine, living with parents. Name on census: Jane Cook.

She appeared in the census on 27 June 1870 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 32, born Maine. She was living with husband Joseph and 7 children; 6 of them from his previous marriages. Name on census: Mary J. Philbrook.

Mary appeared in the census on 21 June 1880 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 43, born Maine, parents born Maine. She was living with husband Joseph; their 3 children; and others. Name on census: Mary J. Philbrook.

She appeared in the census on 12 June 1900 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine. Age 62, born Oct 1837 Maine, parents born Maine. She had been married 32 years and had 9 children, all still living. [Actually, Joseph had 9 children, not all of them with her. They only had 3 together.] She and husband Joseph were living with their son Milton. Name on census: Mary J. Philbrook.

She died on 1 March 1914 at the age of 76 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.119

Joseph Walter PHILBROOK-12936 and Mary Jane COOK-61218 had the following children:

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Clara A. PHILBROOK was born about 1869 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.1659
She appeared in the census on 27 June 1870 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.119 Age 1, born Maine, living with parents. Name on census: Clarra Philbrook.

She appeared in the census on 21 June 1880 in South Thomaston, Knox, Maine.493 Age 11, born Maine, parents born Maine, living with parents. Name Clara A.. Philbrook.

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Melvina H. PHILBROOK-23707.

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Milton Cleveland PHILBROOK-26079.
Last Updated: 12 March 2013