1877 - 1951 (73 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Burt Carpenter Coolidge was born on 26 May 1877 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 24 May 1951 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 27 May 1951 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1880, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 3
- Census: 1900, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 23
- Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a carpenter; : 32; Address:
South Westerly
- Draft Registration: 12 Sep 1918, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft; : 41
- Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a carpenter; : 42; Address:
Dana Road
- Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a carpenter; : 51; Address:
Barre Road Both sides
- Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a carpenter; : 64; Address:
Hardwick Road
- Draft Registration: 1942, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He registered for the draft; : 64
- Obituary: 26 May 1951
- Last Full Review: 6 Feb 2021
Burt married Hannah Lachene Moore on 24 Jan 1903 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of George Moore and Ellen Brotchie) was born on 1 Nov 1867 in North Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada; died in 1923; was buried in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Basil Earle Coolidge was born on 23 Feb 1904 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Oct 1960; was buried in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
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Burt married Mary E. in 1928 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Mary was born in 1878 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jul 1953 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried on 18 Jul 1953 in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
2. | Basil Earle Coolidge (1.Burt1) was born on 23 Feb 1904 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Oct 1960; was buried in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1910, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 6; Address:
South Westerly
- Census: 1920, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded while living with his parents.; : 15; Address:
Dana Road
- Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He is listed as a carpenter.
- Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts
Basil married Helen Claire Larson on 26 Nov 1922. Helen (daughter of Robert John Larson and Bertha M. Almquist) was born on 12 Jan 1904 in Dana, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jun 1988 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. Arthur R. Coolidge was born on 15 Nov 1922 in Massachusetts; died on 24 May 2016 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 4. Claire Coolidge was born on 12 May 1924 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Dec 1993 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- 5. Basil Earle "Pete" Coolidge, Jr. was born on 15 Mar 1934 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 May 2005 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; was buried in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.
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Generation: 3
3. | Arthur R. Coolidge (2.Basil2, 1.Burt1) was born on 15 Nov 1922 in Massachusetts; died on 24 May 2016 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 7, while living with his parents.
- Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 17, while living with his parents.
- Graduation: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Petersham High School
- Military: 10 Nov 1942 to 7 Dec 1944; Mr. Coolidge enlisted in the US Air Force on Nov. 10, 1942, and after basic training, was stationed at Ladd Field, Fairbanks, Alaska, doing sheet metal repairs on planes. Honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1944, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal and American Theater Medal.
- Occupation: 1955 to 1980; employed by the Federal Soil Conservation Service from 1955, where his duties included surveying and construction of roads and bridges associated with the Mass. Pike and Rt. 91, until his retirement in 1980.
- Residence: 1996, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
8 Dugway Rd.
- History: 2016; According to his obituary, "Arthur, lover of the woods from a very early age, was interested in hunting, and cutting cord wood as well as attending Petersham Brass Band concerts during the summer. He prided himself for never missing the town?s Memorial Day observance or a town meeting. He thoroughly enjoyed a great home cooked meal. Thanksgiving being a favorite, he would challenge cousin Marcia, to see who could outdo the other plate-for-plate. A lover of birds and animals, his favorite story is of a bull moose that stood by all morning watching him expertly use his chainsaw to cut firewood for the family home. Mr. Coolidge was known locally for his vast vegetable garden that produced many blue ribbons at Petersham Old Home Days, and his maple syrup."
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Residence:
8 Dugway Road
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4. | Claire Coolidge (2.Basil2, 1.Burt1) was born on 12 May 1924 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Dec 1993 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Census: 1930, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 5, while living with her parents.
- Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; She was recorded, age 15, while living with her parents.
- Military: say 1943; She served in the Navy during World War II.
- Residence: 1958, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Address:
136 Bears Den Road
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Claire married Lorne Wellington Paige, Jr. on 19 Apr 1947. Lorne (son of Lorne Wellington Paige and Bertha Ellen Fox) was born on 18 Apr 1922 in Whitingham, Windham County, Vermont; died on 7 Jun 2006 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Basil Earle "Pete" Coolidge, Jr. (2.Basil2, 1.Burt1) was born on 15 Mar 1934 in Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 May 2005 in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; was buried in Coolidge Cemetery, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- History: According to his obituary, "He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. He was a machinist, employed by the Union Twist Drill company in Athol. He was also employed as a Quality Control Inspector for General Foods for several years. He was a veteran of the Korean war, serving in the Air Force. He was a former selectman in Petersham. He enjoyed sailing, hunting, fishing and the outdoors."
- Census: 1940, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was recorded, age 6, while living with his parents.
- Education: 1949-1952, Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts; : Petersham High School
- Military: 3 Jun 1953 to 2 Jun 1957; He served in the U.S. Air Force attaining the rank of Airman First Class.
- Residence: 1990, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts; Address:
71 South Prospect Street Apt 4
- Residence: 2005, Easthampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
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Basil married Janice S. Anderson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
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