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| The marriage ceremony with Edwin A. Locke was performed by Rev. Father Metcalf, Holy Cross Cathedral, Boston, Massachusetts.42 | ||||||||||||||||
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| NOTES FOR EDWIN: He, Mary E., Evelyn, Russell, Marion, Edwin, Helen and Helen Arnold were enumerated in Enfield, N.H., in 1900 (U.S. Census). Were they also enumerated on Eden Street in Chelsea, Mass., in 1900? In the Massachusetts Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (Boston, 1931), p. 169. He is noted in that work as a great grandson of Abraham Locke, 1752-1820. He was a pianist and organ tuner. He, in 1879, became a playwright ("Nobody's Claim," "Uncle Daniel"). He was active in politics (Republican), and was on the school board in Enfield and was postmaster in Lockhaven, New Hampshire. Notes from his Civil War Pension file, Soldier's Certificate No. 966612, Claim Number 19923: He first applied for a pension on Oct. 29, 1891 because of "nervous debility and chronic diarrhoea." At that time he was a resident of "Locke Haven," Grafton, New Hampshire. He enlisted as a private on May 26, 1862 in Company E, 84th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged at Delaware, Ohio, on September 20, 1862. He was described at enlistment as: age 19 years; height 6 feet 1 inches; complexion light; hair brown; eyes blue. On November 29, 1895, he stated that he was suffering from heart disease, chronic nervous debility, malarial...chills and fever, liver disease and chronic diarrhoea. He was not receiving a pension at that time. He noted that his occupation was "author." On October 29, 1897, all of the children by Elizabeth Kennedy were living. He noted his birthdate of November 3, 1843, in Little Valley. At the time of his enlistment his post office was Cleveland, Ohio. On March 15, 1915, he listed his living children as Evelyn Fish Locke, Russell Benjamin Locke, Frances Marion Locke, Edwin Adelbert Locke and Helen Onida Locke. Children who had died were Edwin Albert Locke, Ella Frances Locke and Frances Martin Locke. At the date of his death, he was receiving $5 per month as a pension payment. In 1920, he, age 75, F. Evelyn, 41, b. in Massachusetts, and daughter Frances M., 36, were enumerated at 14 South Street, Enfield, Grafton, New Hampshire.42 Theaters and dates for "Nobody's Claim": Grand Opera House (Detroit, Mich.) One week commencing Monday, April 11th, matinees Wednesday and Saturday, Jos. Dowling and Sadie Hasson in Nobody's claim: Grand Opera House program for week of April 11, 1887 Locke, Edwin A. Nobody's claim. Dowling, Joseph, b. 1850. NhD Hasson, Sadie. NhD --- VAUDEVILLE THEATER EVENT LIST 1903-1912 VAUDEVILLE PLAYS, SHOWS & PERFORMERS AT THE CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE LOCATION: CHICAGO JUNCTION, OHIO (former name of Willard, Ohio) FROM AUGUST 1903 TO DECEMBER 1911 9/12/03 "Nobody's Claim" A comedy produced by the Holnen's Brothers Co. "By far the strongest and most realistic story of the western hills ever told in drama is Nobody's Claim. The sensation that sends a thrill to every heart. The startling surprises and clean rolicking up to date comedy and A.1 specialties introduced all go to make a truly great play at opera house Saturday night." CHICAGO JUNCTION [Willard, Ohio] TIMES, Sept. 10, 1903 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Civil War: He was in Company E, 84th Regiment, Ohio Infantry.42 History Organized for three months service June 7, 1862, under Colonel Wm. Lawrence, it at once took the field in the vicinity of Cumberland, Md., where it sent out detachments against guerrilla bands. In September it moved to New Creek, where it occupied a fort at that point. The Regiment then returned to Camp Chase, Ohio, where it was mustered out, having served a month over its term of service. From Dyer's Compendium 84th Regiment Infantry. Organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, for three months' service May-June, 1862. Ordered to Cumberland, Md., June 11, and provost duty there till September. Attached to Railroad District, Dept. of the Mountains, to July, 1862, and 8th Army Corps, Middle Department, to September. Moved to New Creek September 13 to repel attack on that point by Jenkins and Imboden. Moved to Camp Chase, thence to Camp Delaware, and mustered out October 14, 1862. Lost by disease during service 14 Enlisted men. Notes from his Civil War Pension file, Soldier's Certificate No. 966612, Claim Number 19923: He first applied for a pension on Oct. 29, 1891 because of "nervous debility and chronic diarrhoea." At that time he was a resident of "Locke Haven," Grafton, New Hampshire. He enlisted as a private on May 26, 1862 in Company E, 84th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged at Delaware, Ohio, on September 20, 1862. He was described at enlistment as: age 19 years; height 6 feet 1 inches; complexion light; hair brown; eyes blue. On November 29, 1895, he stated that he was suffering from heart disease, chronic nervous debility, malarial...chills and fever, liver disease and chronic diarrhoea. He was not receiving a pension at that time. He noted that his occupation was "author." On October 29, 1897, all of the children by Elizabeth Kennedy were living. He noted his birthdate of November 3, 1843, in Little Valley. At the time of his enlistment his post office was Cleveland, Ohio. On March 15, 1915, he listed his living children as Evelyn Fish Locke, Russell Benjamin Locke, Frances Marion Locke, Edwin Adelbert Locke and Helen Onida Locke. Children who had died were Edwin Albert Locke, Ella Frances Locke and Frances Martin Locke. At the date of his death, he was receiving $5 per month as a pension payment. In 1920, he, age 75, F. Evelyn, 41, b. in Massachusetts, and daughter Frances M., 36, were enumerated at 14 South Street, Enfield, Grafton, New Hampshire.42 | ||||||||||||||||
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