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1. Moses1 FLUANT. He was born ca. 1676. He died ca. 1747 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was a member of the Congregational Church.
He married Mary BRIERS, daughter of John BRIERS & Elizabeth JACKSON, on 28 Oct 1701 in Marblehead, Essex Co. MA. She was born in Gloucester, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 22 Apr 1716 in Second Church Of Beverly, Beverly Essex Co. MA. She died ca. 1760 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was a member of the Congregational Church.
Moses Fluent appears on a list of the original members of the Second Church of Beverly, organized on 28 Dec 1715, according to Hurd, D. Hamilton. 1888. History of Essex County, Massachusetts. Philadelphia: J. W. Lewis & Co. p. 696. He and his wife were active members of this church, as an article on the 2nd Congregational Church, "A Parish is formed The Precinct of Salem and Beverly, 1713-1753" written by Robert W. Lovett. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 98, p. 139, attests: "The care of the building during this whole period was in the hands of one family; Moses Fluent was Sexton from 1717 until 1746, and his widow, Mary, from that year until 1759. The pay began at L2 a year, reached a high point of L6 (O.T.) in 1743, and ended at L1-1-4. Since there was no bell until 1753, and no mention of heat, it seems likely that the job consisted of an occassional sweeping. In 1718 Fluent wanted to exchange land with the Precinct; and in 1757 John Fluent acquired the acre of land which the parish had designated for Rev. Chipman's use. A portion of the Wallis homestead on Conant Street is included in this lot."
Moses' name appears as the original owner of a house later occupied by his son John in "An Account of all the Houses in Beverly. May 1, 1723 and such have been built since that to May 1 1751 and a farther Account of all the Houses in Beverly which are now standing May 1 1751." compiled by Col. Robert Hale. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 6, p. 111. "Moses Flunt Jno Fluent"
RECORD OF HIS DEATH: "[FLUANT], Moses,---, 1747. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Deaths p. 438; note his death does not appear among "A list of deaths in Beverly made by Col. Robert Hale [1732-1765]" that appeared in Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 5 & 6).
2. John2 FLUANT (Moses1). He was born ca. 1703 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 28 Mar 1703 at the First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died ca. 1763 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was a weaver by trade and served as Sexton for the Precinct of Salem and Beverly Church.
BAPTISM RECORD: "[FLUANT], John, s. Moses and Mary, bp. Mar. 28, 1703. C. R. 1" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132.) The full record of this baptism appears in "Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 37, p. 361: "March 28 [1702/3]. Baptized. ... Jno Son of Moses Fluant by Mary his wife."
He married Mary BAKER, daughter of Jonathan BAKER & Mary COBURN, on 18 Apr 1726 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was born on 1703 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 10 Aug 1703 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died ca. 1770 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was a member of the Congregational Church.
John Fluant appears as the current owner of a house originally occupied by his father Moses in "An Account of all the Houses in Beverly. May 1, 1723 and such have been built since that to May 1 1751 and a farther Account of all the Houses in Beverly which are now standing May 1 1751." compiled by Col. Robert Hale. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 6, p. 111. "Moses Flunt Jno Fluent" .
He is mentioned in an article on the 2nd Congregational Church written by Robert W. Lovett. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 98, p. 140, regarding the building of a bell tower: "On March 9, 1753 Mr. Gott was paid L1-17-4 for hanging the bell; and on the twenty-first John Fluent was paid L1-0-0 for ringing it."
Deed for land bought by John Fluant from the Precinct in 1757 is included in Book 111, on page 258 of Deeds and Wills in the Essex County Courthouse.
Robert W. Lovett noted above has also written an article "A House and Its Inhabitants" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 101, pp. 42-52 describing the history of the house John built that includes the following additional details and a photograph: "John Fluant, who had served as Church Sexton, asked to buy the Conant Street land [associated with the North Beverly Church, aka the Precinct of Salem and Beverly, aka the Second Congregational Church], and the church approved. According to the deed, dated March 25, he paid L1 13s 4p for 94 poles; the money went to Rev. Chipman [then pastor of the church and 'owner' of the land]. The property was bounded on one side of land and wall by Dr. Benjaimin Jones (who lived in the house now numbered 64 Dodge Street, also owned later by the Wallis family), on other sides by Church land and by the highway. It was stipulated that 'he or they are to make and maintain wall.' John Fluant was born in 1703, and married Mary Baker in 1726. He died in 1763, so he lived but a few years in the house he built. The following year (1764) his widow sold the property to their son, Ezra, who had just married Jerusha Porter. Mary Fluant died in 1770, and the younger Fluants lived, with their four children, in the house until 1778, when they moved to York, now part of Maine. Ezra is listed in the deeds as mariner; he must have felt he could do better in this line in York. What sort of house did John Fluant build? According to Alice G. Lapham's The Old Planters of Beverly [and the Thousand Acre Grant of 1635 (Cambridge, 1930)] (and she probably obtained the information from the Wallis family) it consisted of but two rooms (p. 100). [In footnote: The second-floor rooms in the western half now look older, because they have been less changed]. A stone stairway in the basement, now blocked off, but which would lead to the present front hall, bears this out. Thus the rooms on the first and second floors to the east of the present front door would appear to be the oldest portion. According to Ezra's deed, the property measured about one-half acre, and the price was L50. Among the boundaries, the Parish land was stated to be in the occupation of Rev. Chipman, which doubtless meant that he was farming or haying it. In 1778 the Fluants sold to Josiah Trow, Jr., cordwainer, the 'messuage or tennament' for L130. The property was then said to measure about one acre, but the price represents considerable wartime inflation." (pp. 43-44).
Probate record for Fluents in Essex Co. "9689 27 Jun 1763 John Beverly Weaver test."
A deed for land sold by Mary Baker Fluant to her son Ezra in 1764 is included in Book 111, on page 260 of Deeds and Wills in the Essex County Courthouse.
Probate record for Fluents in Essex Co. "9690 6 Feb 1770 Mary Beverly widow test."
8	i.	Ezra3 FLUANT Sr.
3. Mehitable2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born on 5 May 1705 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 13 May 1705 in the First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died ca.1723.
She married Benjamin BROWN on 11 Nov 1723 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
4. Moses2 FLUANT (Moses1). He was born ca. 1707 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 27 Jul 1707 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
5. Mary2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born 16 Aug 1708 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 22 Aug 1708 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
She married William HASKELL on 15 Oct 1730 in Ipswich, MA.
7. Jane2 FLUANT (Moses1). She was born ca. 1713 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was baptized on 5 Apr 1713 in First Church, Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died on 22 Nov 1718 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
8. Ezra3 FLUANT Sr. (John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1730 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 22 Nov 1730 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died before 1790 in Coxhall, York Co. ME. He was a mariner and belonged to the Congregational Church.
His name is present on a muster roll of the company commanded by Andrew Fuller, of Middleton, Captain, in Col. Jonathan Bagley's regiment, raised for the reduction of Canada, 1758, part of a list of "Soldiers in the French War from Essex County, 1755-1761" . Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 29, p. 174. "Privates... Ezra Fluant, Beverly, son of John Fluant"
He married Jerusha nee RAYMOND Porter, daughter of Boanerges RAYMOND & Jemima MEACHUM and the widow of Rufus PORTER, on 22 May 1764 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She was born on 2 Jun 1739 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died after 1820 in Coxhall (Lyman) York Co. ME. She was a member of the Congregational Church.
Ezra Sr. is identified as a "collector" for the the 2nd Congregational Church of Beverly in "A Parish Weathers War and Dissension The Precinct of Salem and Beverly 1753-1813" written by Robert W. Lovett. Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 99, p. 113: "Collectors... Ezra Fluant 1777" .
BILL OF SALE: "Ezra Fluent of Coxhall, York County [now Lyman], with consent of Jerusha, my wife, sells to Josiah Trow, jr. of Beverly, a dwelling house and land in Beverly 21 Mar 1778, signed at Coxhall- wit. John Goodrich, Hannah Porter." (Essex Co. Deeds 137-34).
Upon the sale of his mother's old house (bought in 1764 as noted above) Ezra Sr. and his family moved to York, ME ca. 1778. He is listed on a 1779 list of people from E. Coxhall, York Co. ME on an index of pre 1790 colonial census records.
An entry for the widow " Huent" appears in the index to the 1790 census for Coxhall, York Co. ME. (Heads of Families in the 1790 census-Maine, p. 59)(Note that this cannot be a reference to her daughter in law Hepzibah, who had children after 1790.) Within the household are listed one free white male (16 or older), one free white male under 16, and two free white women. These presumably refer to Boanerges Raymond Fluent, Jonathan Raymond Fluent, Jerusha nee Raymond Porter Fluent (mother) and either Jerusha or Molly, depending upon which was married at the time. The "widow Fluant" or "Jerusha Fluant" appears in the 1800 for Coxhall, and also in the 1810 and 1820 censuses for Lyman (formerly known as Coxhall), York Co. ME.
18	i.	Ezra4 FLUENT Jr.
9. Moses3 FLUANT (John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1738. He was baptized on 6 Dec 1738 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUANT], Moses, s. John and Mary, Dec. 6, 1738. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132).
10. Mary3 FLUANT (John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1747. She was baptized some time during 1747 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUANT], Mary, d. John and Mary, bp. -, 1747. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132).
11. Mary3 STANDLY (Mary2 FLUANT, Moses1). She was born ca. 1732. She was baptized on 29 Oct 1732 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[October] 29  [baptized] Mary Daughter of David and Mary [Fluant] Standley." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 355; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
12. Anna3 STANDLY (Mary2 FLUANT, Moses1). She was born ca. 1735. She was baptized on 15 Jun 1735 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "June 15  [baptized]... Anna Daughter of David and Mary [Fluant] Standley." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 360; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
13. Jane3 STANDLY (Mary2 FLUANT, Moses1). She was born ca. 1736/1737. She was baptized on 20 Mar 1736/1737 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[March] 20th [1736/7] [baptized]... Jane Daughter of David and Mary [Fluant] Standley." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 363; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
14. Elizabeth3 HASKELL (Elizabeth2 FLUANT, Moses1). She was born ca. 1732. She was baptized on 2 Jul 1732 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "July 2  baptized Elizth Daughter of William and Elizth [Fluant] Haskel." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 355; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
15. William3 HASKELL (Elizabeth2 FLUANT, Moses1). He was born ca. 1734. He was baptized on 5 May 1734 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "May 5  [baptized] William Son of William and Elizth [Fluant] Haskel, pr. Mr. Warren." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 358; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
16. Moses3 HASKELL (Elizabeth2 FLUANT, Moses1). He was born ca. 1737. He was baptized on 11 Sep 1737 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "Sepr 11  [baptized] Moses Son of William and Eliza [Fluant] Haskull." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 364; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
17. Stephen3 HASKELL (Elizabeth2 FLUANT, Moses1). He was born ca. 1741/1742. He was baptized on 11 Apr 1741/1742 in the First Church of Beverly, Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[*] April 11th [1741/2] [baptized] Stephens Son of William and [Elizabeth (Fluant)] Haskol." ("Beverly First Church Records" Essex Institute Historical Collection, v. 38, p. 336; The wife's maiden name is included in this record precisely as noted.).
18. Ezra4 FLUENT Jr. (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1765 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He was baptized on 3 Feb 1765 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died before 1797 in Coxhall, York Co. ME. He was a Captain and a member of the Congregationalist Church.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "FLUANT, Ezra, s. Ezra and Jerusha, bp. Feb. 3, 1765. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 132).
He served in the Continental Army on behalf of Coxhall from 1782-85 as a Private in Col. Benjamin Tupper�s 10th Regiment. In 1787 he was identified as a deserter from Capt. Joseph Savage�s Company. Exactly when and how he attained the rank of Captain is unclear.
Ezra Fluent Jr. married Hepzibeth RAYMOND, daughter of Samuel RAYMOND & Susannah nee TARBOX, on 20 Aug 1789 in the Congregational Church, Sanford, York Co. ME. She was born ca, 1772 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died after 1830. She was a member of the Congregationalist Church.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "1789 This may Certify that Ezra fluent and Hipsabeth Raymond Both of Coxhall has been Lawfully published and the Intention of marridg." ("Early Vital Records of Lyman, Maine" (New England Historical & Genealogical Register v. 95 (1941) p. 189.); A record of Ezra's marriage to "Hypsibah Raymond" is included in a list of marriages solemnized in Sanford, ME by Rev. Moses Sweat (Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder v. 2 p. 57). The original source of these records according to the article was the Congregational Church. "Aug 20  Ezra Fluent and Hypsibah Ramond, both of Coxhall."
He is not listed as a head of household in the index to the 1790 census for either Maine or Massachusetts.
According to Town Records of Lyman, ME, in 1795 he served as a Hog Reeve.
After Ezra's death, ca. 1797, Hepzibah married (2) Benjamin WHITEHOUSE on 13 Nov 1797. She had six children by this second marriage.
Hepzibah is probably the woman referred to as living with Benjamin Whitehouse in the 1830 census for Lyman, ME.
19. Rufus4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1766. He was baptized on 26 Jan 1766 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died at sea on 18 Oct 1804.
RECORD OF BAPTISM: "[FLUENT], Rufus, s. Ezra and Jerusha, bp. Jan. 26, 1766. C. R. 2" (Vital Records of Beverly, MA, Births p. 133).
He married Sukey LOWE on 10 Aug 1802 in York, York Co. ME.
Rufus died at sea shortly after his marriage. Sukey married (2) Benjamin JACOBS.
20. Boaneges Raymond4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1768. He was baptized on 25 Sep 1768 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died ca. 1840 in Elgin, Kane Co. IL.
He married Jenny EDWARDS on 19 Mar 1793 in Lyman, York Co. ME.
There is an entry in the 1800 census for Coxhall, ME to a "Bonazis Fluent," who is listed as being between the ages of 16 and 26, with a wife aged 16-26, three sons under 10 and one daughter under 10.
There is an entry in the 1810 census for Lyman, ME to a "Boenerges Fluent", who is listed as 26-45, living with a woman aged 26-45, with two boys under 10, a man aged 10-16, two girls aged under ten, and one girl aged 10-16.
21. Molly4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1772. She was baptized on 1 Mar 1772 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA.
22. Jerusha4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 17 May 1776. She was baptized on 19 May 1776 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. She died on 29 May 1865.
23. Jonathan Raymond4 FLUENT (Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1777. He was baptized on 14 Dec 1777 in Beverly, Essex Co. MA. He died on 28 Feb 1836 in Canestio Twp., Steuben Co. NY.
He married Mehitable DUDLEY, daughter of Jeremiah DUDLEY & Elizabeth TURNER, on 19 Dec 1799 in Pittston, Lincoln Co. ME. She was born on 6 Nov 1781 in Readfield, ME. She died on 15 May 1870 in Bath, Steuben Co., NY.
24. Rufus5 FLUENT (Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1793 in ME. He died on 7 Feb 1871 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He married Nancy WALKER on 12 Sep 1818. She was born ca. 1796 in Maine and died in May of 1853.
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40	iv.	Rufus6 FLUENT Jr.
25. Polly5 FLUENT (Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1794 in ME. She died after 1850.
She married George CLARK on 7 Nov 1810 in Lyman, York Co. ME. He was born ca. 1783 in ME. He died after 1850. He was a farmer.
There is an entry for a George Clarck in the 1820 census for Lyman, York Co. ME. He is listed as being 26-45 years old, having two sons under 10, two daughters under ten, one daughter 10-16, and a wife aged 26-45 years old. One person involved in agriculture. George Clark is present in the indexes for both the 1830 and 1850 censuses for Lyman, York Co. ME.
26. Nathan5 FLUENT (Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He married Sophia LORD on 11 Aug 1815 in Lyman, York Co. ME.
Nathan does not appear in the 1820 census for Lyman, York Co. ME. He apparently died shortly after his marriage. Sophia apparently married (2) to Nathaniel LITTLEFIELD.
27. Ezra5 FLUENT III (Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 13 Feb 1796 in Coxhall, York Co. ME. He died on 25 Sep 1875 in Waterborough, York Co., ME and is buried in the Earl Whitehouse Cemetery, N. Waterborough, York Co. ME. He was a farmer and a housecarpenter. He was probably a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Waterboro.
He married Rhoda A. CHADBOURNE, daughter of Paul CHADBOURN Jr. & Hannah NEAL, on 26 Sep 1822 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She was born on 21 Oct 1798 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She died on 9 Jun 1879 in Waterborough, York Co., ME and is buried in the Earl Whitehouse Cemetery, N. Waterborough, York Co. ME. She was probably a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Waterboro. For information on Rhoda's ancestry and the Chadbourne family in general, see Bacon, E. C. (1994), The Chadbourne Family in America: A Genealogy. Camden, ME: Picton Press.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Ezra Fluent and Miss Rhoda Chadbourn both of Waterborough September 3rd. 1822" ("Early Records of Waterborough, ME" NEGHR, v. 90, p. 325); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Mr. Ezra Fluent with Miss Rhoda Chadborn both of Waterborough September 26th 1822 the above one couple were Solemnised by Phillip Chadbourn, Esqr. Recorded by Orlando Bagley Town Clerk" ("Early Records of Waterborough, ME" NEGHR, v. 91, p. 16).
They lived in a homestead originally sold to them by her uncle, Philip Chadbourne, in 1828. The house was near Edgecomb's bridge in Waterbough and near Ossippee River (150 acres). The 1856 map of Waterboro, ME has a house designated as "E. and A. Floant" [A. = Annie or Albion] in North Waterboro,on the old Chadbourne Ridge Extension leading to Edgecomb's bridge, just south of where it connects with the old Portland road. We have visited this site. The 1872 map for Waterboro also indicates a house in the same location with "E. and A. Fluent"
Ezra is present in the 1850 and 1860 censuses for Waterborough, York Co. ME.
According to his gravestone, he died on 25 Sep 1875, aged 79 yrs, 7 mos. and 12 days. (Frost's survey of Waterborough Cemeteries confirms this "Fluent, Ezra, d. Sept. 25, 1875, aged 79 yrs. 7 mos. 12 das. [Listed in Earle Whitehouse cemetery]). Gravestone inscription "Long shall thy memory be revered by those who knew thy worth ... by the strongest ties." .
According to her gravestone, she died on 9 Jun 1879, aged 71yrs, 8 mos. and 18 days. (Frost's survey of Waterborough Cemeteries confirms this "Fluent, Rhoda, w. Ezra Fluent d. June 9, 1879, aged 71 yrs. 8 mos. 12 das. [Listed in Earle Whitehouse cemetery]). Gravestone inscription states further "Weep not, oh weep not kindred dear for her whose last remains are here for Jesus on earth she did love and now she dwells with him above."
42	i.	Paul Chadbourn6 FLUENT.
29. Louisa5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born in May 1927 in Bangor, ME. She married Otis HUNT.
30. Polly5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born in Jul 1914 in Bangor, ME. She married George BIRD.
31. Betsey5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 7 Sep 1808 in Bangor, ME.
32. Rufus5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 24 Sep 1810 in Bangor, ME. He died on 9 May 1862 in Steuben Co., NY and is buried in the Grove Cemetery, Bath, Steuben Co. NY. He married Maria J. ROSS.
33. Daniel5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 1 Dec 1814 in Steuben, NY. He died in Medina, OH. He married Alice CONANT on 22 Oct 1837 in Medina Co. OH.
34. Mehitable5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 10 Dec 1816 in Steuben, NY. She married James ROSS.
35. David5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 24 Oct 1818 in Steuben, NY. He lived in Missouri in 1870. He married Pamela CONANT on 24 Jul 1842 in Medina Co. OH.
36. Samuel L.5 FLUENT (Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1820 in Steuben, NY.
37. Ann Maria6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 6 Mar 1819 ME. She died on 23 Apr 1863. She married Joseph J. BRACKETT on 6 Sep 1840 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He was born on 8 Feb 1814 in Maine and died on 28 Dec 1888. They are both buried in the Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota Co. MN.
38. John M.6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1822 ME. He died on 1 Dec 1881. He first married Marie L. -. She was born in 1826 and died on 6 May 1853. He second married Frances C. nee - PALMER on 10 Dec 1857 in Wakefield, Carroll Co. NH. She was born ca. 1819 and died on 7 Mar 1895. John M. and his two wives are buried in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME.
39. Harriet N.6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1823 ME.
40. Rufus6 FLUENT (Rufus5,Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1825 ME. He died on 1 Mar 1882 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME. He married Hannah L. LARRABEE, the daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Larrabee. She was born ca. 1833 and died on 8 Apr 1911 in Westbrook, Cumberland Co. ME.
42. Paul Chadbourn6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born ca. 1823 in Waterborough, York ME. He died on 29 May 1888 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA. He married Jane LEACH on 30 Jul 1843 in Fall River, Bristol Co. MA. She was born in May of 1819 in York Co. ME and died on 18 Sep 1905 in Hanson, Plymouth Co. MA.
i.	Rhoda Jane7 FLUENT. She was born on 10 Mar 1851 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA and died on 20 May 1884 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA.
53	ii.	Paul Chadbourn7 FLUENT Jr.
43. Albion A.6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 27 Nov 1826 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. He was baptized on 29 Dec 1826 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. He died on 26 Feb 1907 and is buried in the Hanson Plot in W. Hollis, York Co. ME. He was a laborer and a farmer.
He married Mary HANSON on 12 Apr 1852 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She was born on 1 Oct 1827 in ME. She died on 3 Mar 1882 in the Hanson Plot, W. Hollis, ME.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Albion Fluent and Miss Mary Hanson of Hollis enter their intentions of marriage. Certificate paid 3rd April 1852. Attest Henry K. Bradbury, Town Clerk." (Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852, p. 172); 2ND RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Albion Fluent of Waterboro and Miss Mary Hanson of Hollis Intentions of Marriage Entered March 21 1852. Joseph Allen, Town Clerk." (Waterborough Town Records, v. 3, 1850-1872, p. 298); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "This is to certify that Mr. Albion Fluent of Waterborough and Miss Mary Hanson of Hollis were joined in marriage in Hollis according to the law of this state on the 12th day of April 1852." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852).
At a Waterboro Town Meeting held on 8 Mar 1858 he is chosen as a surveyor of highways for district no. 5. On 14 Mar 1859, 11 Mar 1861, and 14 Mar 1864 his name appears on a list of jurors accepted by the meeting. On 12 Mar 1866 he is chosen as a surveyor of highways for district no. 5. He is listed as being sworn in on 29 Mar 1866. He is again chosen as a surveyor of highways for district no. 5 and also a list of jurors on 11 Mar 1867. On 16 Mar 1868, 8 Mar 1869 and 14 Mar 1870 he is again chosen as surveyor of highways for district no. 5.
Albion appears as an entry in the index to the 1860 census of York Co., 36 yrs. old, Waterborough, ME in same house as father Ezra. In the 1870 census he and his family are listed as residing with his parents, Ezra and Rhoda Fluent. He appears in a 1905 census for Hollis included in Mitchell, H. E. et. al. 1905. The town register: Alfred, Lyman, Dayton, Hollis and Waterboro. Brunswick, ME: H.E. Mitchell. p. 163. He is identified as a farmer.
44. Hannah E.6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1830 in ME. She married Zebulon S. KNIGHT on 7 Dec 1848 in Buxton, York Co. ME. He was born ca. 1826 in ME. He was a weaver.
There is a Zebulon Knights who appears in the 1830 census for Waterborough, York Co. ME. He is listed as having a wife, one son, and four females living with him. He is present as an entry in the 1850 census for Buxton, York Co. ME, and also in the index to the 1860 census for Waterborough, York Co.
According to records of Waterborough Town Meetings. Zebulon was chosen and sworn as a surveyor of highways on 2 Apr 1827. On 3 May 1830 he "bid off" Isreal Welchs second girl at twenty cents per week. He was selected and sworn on 1 Apr 1833 as a surveyor of highways. He was chosen as "field driver" on 5 May 1834. He was selected as a hayward and fence viewer on 6 Apr 1835. He was selected as tythingman on 4 Apr 1836. He was chosen as a surveyor of highways on 3 Apr 1837. He was chosen as a surveyor of highways on 1 Apr 1839. He was chosen as a surveyor of highways on 6 Apr 1840. A Thomas Welch is bid to Zebulon Knight for $38.00 on 10 Apr 1841. On 4 Apr 1842 and 3 Apr 1843 Zebulon was chosen as a surveyor of highways. On 13 Mar 1854 and again on 8 Mar 1858 he was chosen as a surveyor of highways for district #47.
OBITUARY - "Dea. ZEBULON KNIGHT died in Garland, Me., Aug. 8, aged 61 years. Bro. K. experienced a change of heart 27 years ago, was baptized by Rev. Mr. Harvey and united with the F. Baptist church in G. and was one of its most faithful and devoted members. It is truthfully said of him that a good man has fallen. His religion was not a profession merely, but a part of himself. He was one of the deacons of the church for 17 years, which office he filled to the entire satisfaction of the church. He was also treasurer of the Exeter Q.M. for many years, in which office he had the confidence of the Q.M., and was finally discharged at his own request. The prosperity of the church was his joy, its adversity his sorrow. The conference and the prayer meetings found him present and active. He was sympathetic to the poor and needy, and always contributed to their relief. During the last three months of life he was a great sufferer from mental derangement. For the most part of the time when conscious he loved to talk about Christ and heaven. Death had lost all its terror to him. As a conpanion he was faithful and confiding, as a father tender and affectionate. Bro. K. leaves a companion, three sons, one daughter, and many other relatives to mourn their loss. The funeral services were attended by the writer, assisted by Rev. A. W. Reed and Rev. Mr. Thayer. E. Harding." (The Morning Star, Dover, NH; 3 Jan 1866 v. XL no. 41). This obituary may refer to someone else--there is a discrepancy between where this Zebulon is said to have lived and the 1860 census and a ten year difference in their ages.
45. Belinda Ellen6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 21 Jan 1835 in Waterborough, York Co. ME. She died of cancer of the uterus on 14 Feb 1896 in Waterboro, York Co. ME. Here's a photograph of her.
She married Charles Washington COOK, son of Hezekiah Cook and Eliza French (record of intention to marry published 17 Feb 1855, Records of the town of Waterboro, York Co. ME). He was born ca. 1831 in ME. He died on 15 Mar 1877 in Waterborough, York Co., ME and was initially buried in Waterborough, York Co. ME. In 1925 both his and his wife's remains were transferred to the Eastern Cemetary, Gorham, Cumberland Co. ME. He was a farmer. Photographs and other information about her husband's family and her descendants is available here.
Belinda Cook (age 44) is present in the 1880 census for Waterboro, York Co. ME. She is identified as "keeping house" and living with son Charley H. Cook.
The Cook homestead is described in a quit-claim deed from Joseph A. Hobbs to Belinda Cook on 3 Nov 1891 as follows- "a certain parcel of land situated in Waterborough York County Maine and bounded as follows Beginning at a stake and stones on the westerly side of the brook crossing the road leading to Limerick to Portland known as the James & Thomas Earle land a d then run Southwesterly by said Thomas Earle land thirty rods to a small tree spotted thence on a line parallel with Ezra Fluents land fifty three rods and eight links thence North easterly thirty rods to said Fluents land thence by said Fluents land to place begun at containing ten acres Meaning to convey the lot deeded to me by Joseph B. Cook of Lanesville Essex County State of Mass by his warranty deed dated June 4th A.D. 1890."
A warranty deed (dated 7 Sep 1895) from Belinda E. Cook to her son Charles H. Cook describes her property in Waterboro as follows- "a certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon situated in said Waterboro and bounded and described as follows viz.- beginning at the junction of the road leading from Swetts Hotel to Limerick and from Edgecombs Bridge to Alfred and running then e by said Edgecombs bridge road 6 rods to a stone thence South East by a stone wall to land of C. W. Smith thence by said Smith land and of Annie Gareys land to the Limerick road thence by said road to point begun at containing 5 acres more or less. Also another parcel of land situated in said Waterboro and being the same parcel conveyed to me by Joseph A. Hobbs by deed and being known as the Cook Homestead containing 9 acres more or less. Reserving to Hosea M. Cook the right to a home on the above property during his natural life."
46. Hepsibah R.6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born ca. 1838 in ME. She died ca.1922. She married George B. GUSTIN on 18 Dec 1864 in Scarboro, Cumberland Co. ME.
47. Rhoda Annie6 FLUENT (Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born in Maine ca. 1841 and died on 1 Jan 1919 in North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH. She is sometimes referred to as "Annie R." She married Nathaniel Townsend RIDLON, son of Samuel and Hannah nee Tibbets Ridlon, on 19 Jun 1859 in Hollis, York Co., ME. He was born on 16 Nov 1837 in Hollis, York Co. ME and died on 8 Apr 1924 in North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Nathaniel T. Ridlon and Miss Annie R. Fluent of Waterborough entered their intention of marriage. Certified at said Hollis this eighteenth day of June A.D. 1859. Attest Henry K. Bradbury, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "This certifies that Mr. Nathaniel T. Ridlon of Hollis and Miss Annie R. Fluent of Waterborough were joined in marriage June 19th 1859 by me. D.A. Maddox, Minister of the Gospel." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852). An additional record of their intention to marry appears in Wateroborough Town Records, v. 3, 1850-1872, p. 318.
Rhoda Annie (aka "Annie R.") and Nathaniel Ridlon are present in the 1860 census for Buxton, York Co. ME, the 1870 census for North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH, the 1880 census for Saco, York Co. ME, the 1900 census for Wells, York Co. ME and the 1910 census for North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH. Nathaniel Ridlon appears in the 1920 census for North Hampton, Rockingham Co. NH.
Nathaniel Townsend and Rhoda Annie nee Fluent Ridlon do not appear to have had any children.
48. Lois6 FLUENT (Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She married Otis PAGE on 12 Feb 1845 in Medina Co. OH.
49. Polly6 FLUENT (Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She married Plympton CONANT on 8 Oct 1845 in Medina Co. OH.
ii.	Anna7 FLUENT. She was born ca. 1854 in OH or IL.
iii.	Bertha7 FLUENT. She was born ca. 1857 in OH.
51. Andrew Jackson6 FLUENT (Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 23 Apr 1832 in Steuben, NY. He died on 15 Feb 1910 in Kent Co. MI and was buried in the Sand Lake Cemetery. He operated a saw mill and was a Private in Company F of the 6 Regiment. of MI Cavalry during the Civil War.
He married Harriet Ervilla CARMER on 1 Jan 1855 in Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. She was born on 9 Jul 1836 in Bristol, Ontario Co., NY. She died on 23 Jun 1898 in Kent Co., MI.
53. Paul Chadbourn7 FLUENT Jr. ((Paul Chadbourn6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 14 Apr 1853 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA. He died ca. 1920 in Hanson, MA. He married Emma F. SMITH on 7 Oct 1876 in Hanover, Plymouth Co. MA. She was born ca. 1859 in MA and died on 24 Feb 1896 in Chelsea, Suffolk Co. MA.
54. Edwin Augustus7 FLUENT (Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 28 Feb 1853 in Waterborough, York Co., ME. He died on 2 May 1931 and is buried at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. He was a farmer.
>Amanda Jane MILLS, daughter of James MILLS & Dorcus WEBBER, on 28 Feb 1875 in Hollis, York Co., ME. She was born on 5 Feb 1853 in Waterborough, York Co., ME. She died on 31 Mar 1919 in Hollis, York Co. ME and is buried at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. A photograph of her and information about her ancestry is available here.
55. Hiram W.7 FLUENT (Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 24 May 1858 in ME. He died on 26 Nov 1917 and was buried in the Hollis Center Cemetery, Meeting Hill, Hollis. He was a farmer.
He married Ella E. SMITH on 14 Feb 1880 in Limerick, York Co., ME. She was born on 1 Aug 1858. She died on 28 Jun 1952 and is buried in the Hollis Center Cemetery, Meeting Hill, Hollis.
RECORD OF INTENTION TO MARRY: "Mr. Hiram W. Fluent and Miss Ella J. Smith both of Hollis entered their intentions of marriage. Certified at said Hollis this 12th day of February 1880. Attest M.B. Smith, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852); RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "York S.S. Feb. 14, 1880. This day came before me at Limerick in said county Mr. Hiram H. Fluent of Hollis and Miss Ella F. Smith of Hollis and were lawfully joined in marriage. Cyrus E. Brown, Minister of the Gospel. A true copy attest. M. B. Smith, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852).
56. Joseph H.7 FLUENT (Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born in May 1862 in Waterborough, York Co., ME. He died on 3 Dec 1929. He was a farmer and also a selectman for the town of Hollis during the years 1896-8.
He married Myra E. HANSON on 13 Jan 1883 in Hollis, York Co., ME. She was born in Hollis, York Co. ME. She died on 21 Apr 1936.
RECORD OF MARRIAGE: "Clerk's office January 18th 1883. Married in Hollis Mr. Joseph H. Fluent and Miss Myra E. Hanson both of Hollis January 13, 1883. Jacob McDaniel, Clergyman. A true copy of the original attest E. A. Hodson, Town Clerk." (Town of Hollis, Records of Marriages and Intentions 1820-1852).
57. Susan Ellenor7 FLUENT (Samuel6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 19 Sep 1852 in IL or Medina, OH. She died on 1 Feb 1933 in Elmira Twp., Otsego Co., MI. She is buried in the Hayes Twp Cemetery, Otsego, MI. She was a member of the Baptist church.
She married John Wesley WARNER on 24 Jan 1875 in Elsie, Clinton Co., MI. He was born on 3 Apr 1849 in Palmyra, Lenawee Co., MI. He died on 15 May 1908 in Hayes Twp., Otsego Co., MI and is buried in the Hayes Twp Cemetery, Otsego, MI.
58. Hattie7 FLUENT (Samuel6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born in Aug 1862 in Medina, OH. She died on 21 Mar 1930 in Elba Twp., Gratiot, MI. She married George CRINER.
59. Ralph Emerson7 FLUENT (Andrew Jackson6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 23 Aug 1857. He died on 7 Jul 1908. He married Olive BURCH on 4 Jul 1879.
60. Algernon7 FLUENT (Andrew Jackson6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 19 Mar 1859 in Solon Twp., Kent Co., MI. He died on 3 May 1934 in Kent Co., MI. He lived in Cedar Springs, MI.
He (1) married Carrie O. COMSTOCK.
He (2) married Clara Ella COOLEY on 11 May 1886 in Cedar Springs, MI. She was born on 11 Jul 1867 in Muskegon, MI. She died on 19 Jan 1947 in Grand Rapids, MI and is buried in the Restlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids MI.
52. Leon D.7 FLUENT (Andrew Jackson6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 27 Sep 1867. He died on 20 Jul 1959 in Elyria, OH. He married Alice Myrtle WATKINS, in Kent Co. MI.
53. Nina Alberta7 FLUENT (Andrew Jackson6, Dudley5, Jonathan Raymond4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). She was born on 18 Jul 1870. She died on 19 May 1947. She married Charles CAVNER on 8 Mar 1888 in Grand Rapids, Kent Co. MI. They had nine children.
63. Clarence Wilbur8 FLUENT (Edwin Augustus7, Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 21 Jun 1879 in Hollis, York Co. ME. He died on 8 Feb 1941 and is buried in the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. He was a blacksmith.
He married Alice Margaret BARNES on 28 Jun 1905 in Hollis, York Co. ME. She was born on 5 Feb 1853 in Hollis, York Co. ME. She died on 31 Mar 1919 and is buried at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis York Co. ME. They had children.
64. Edgar R.8 FLUENT Joseph H.7 FLUENT ((Joseph H. 7, Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was a farmer.
65. Ray Alvin8 FLUENT (Joseph H. 7, Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born in Buxton, York Co. ME on 11 Jul 1898 and died 8 Apr 1957 in Portland, Cumberland Co. ME. He was a custodian and a member of the grange. He married Lillian YOUNG, daughter of Steven and Hannah nee Sawyer YOUNG.
OBITUARY: "Hollis... Ray A. Fluent. Ray A. Fluent, 68, a former Hollis resident, died Apr. 8 shortly after being admitted to the Maine Medical Center, Portland. He had been in failing health. He was born in Buxton July 11, 1898, the son of Joe and Myra Hanson Fluent, educated in the Hollis schools, and operated an 80 acre farm in West Hollis for 15 years. For the past four years, Mr. Fluent had been custodian of the town dump in Cornish. He married the former Lillian Young, Limerick, June 15, 1927. They moved to Cornish 11 years ago living on Cumberland street. Mr. Fluent attended the Bear Hill Baptist Church, Hollis and was janitor there for many years. He also attended the Pleasant Hill Church, West Hollis. A 25-year member of the grange, he was active in lodges at Hollis and Cornish. He served as steward for the local grange for five years, until illness forced him to retire late last year. He had also served as janitor of the grange hall at Cornish for the past 11 years. Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Murial Roberts, Buxton, Mrs. Ethel Richard, Gonzales, La. and Mrs. Arlene Thombs, East Sebago; and seven grandchildren. Services were held at the Hamilton Funeral Home at Cornish last Thursday, the Rev. Harry Cotton of Limington officiating. Committal services and burial followed at the Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis." (18 Apr 1957 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 3).
OBITUARY: "Hollis... Mrs. Lillian Fluent. Funeral services were held Friday at the Neal and York Funeral Home, 76 State street, Gorham, for Mrs. Lillian Fluent, 75, a resident of Sebago Lake 11 years and formerly of Hollis, who died in a Portland hospital after a long illness. She was born in Limerick Jan 30, 1897, the daughter of Steven and Hannah Sawyer Young. She was a former member of the Sunshine Club of Hollis, the Hollis Grange and attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. Her husband, Ray Fluent, died in April of 1957. She leaves three daughters, Mrs. Murial Roberts of Standish, Mrs. Ethel Richard of Gonzales, La., and Mrs. Arlene Thombs of East Sebago; a brother, Reuben Young of Limerick; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Interment was in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis." (4 Dec 1972 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 2). Second obituary- "Cornish... Mrs. Lillian A. Fluent, 75, a former Cornish resident died in a Portland hospital Monday evening, Nov. 27 after a long illness. She was born at Limerick Jan. 30, 1897, the daughter of Stephen and Hannah Sawyer Young. She and her husband, Ray Fluent, purchased the former Charles Storer home on Station road in 1945. Mr. Fluent died in April 1957. Not long after that Mrs. Fluent sold her home and had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Arlene Thomas, at East Sebago for 11 years. Prior to coming to Cornish Mr. and Mrs. Fluent had lived in Hollis where she was a member of the Sunshine Club, the Hollis Grange, and attended the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Hollis. Mrs. Fluent became a member of the Cornish Grange in October, 1946 of which she was a silver star member. She held the office of Flora in the Grange for a total of 10 years and had also held the office of Lecturer. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Murial Roberts of Standish and Mrs. Ethel Richard of Gonzales, La.; a brother, Reuben Young of Limerick; eight nieces and nephews. Interment was in Meeting House Hill Cemetery, Hollis." (7 Dec 1972 The Sanford Tribune and Advocate p. 4b).
66. Murray Tracy8 FLUENT (Clarence Wilbur8, Edwin Augustus7, Albion A.6, Ezra5, Ezra4, Ezra3, John2, Moses1). He was born on 21 Jul 1913 in Hollis Center, York Co. ME and died on 8 Oct 1976. He was a power station operator. He married Avis Vienna GILPATRIC, daughter of Dana and Mabel nee Graffam GILPATRIC, on 22 Jul 1939.
Murray Tracy FLUENT and Avis nee GILPATRICK had children.

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