Newport Daily News
July 19, 1974The Rev. Charles W. Cory, 79, a native of Portsmouth, died July 8 in Janesville, Wisc. He had suffered a heart attack after returning home from visits to Ohio and Indiana in late June.
He served Methodist pastorates in New England for 25 years and then in Ohio for 20 years. He retired in 1966 and since 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Cory had lived at the Methodist Rest Home in Janesville.
Mr. Cory was born December 7, 1894, son of Charles W. and Phoebe Grinnell Cory. He was graduated from Gordon College of Theology in Boston in 1924.Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Olive Taylor Cory, whom he married in Maine in 1923; a daughter, Mrs. Lowell Messerschmidt of Madison, Wisc., a son Paul R. Cory of South Charlston, W. Va., and 10 grandchildren.
Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
June 30, 1998Lowell J. Messerschmidt, 80, an ordained minister who served as Madison's director of public welfare for six tumultuous years, died Sunday at his home in Stoughton. Messerschmidt, a United Methodist pastor, served as head of the city's welfare department from 1969 to 1975, a period of struggle over welfare rights and an increasing caseload. Madison Mayor Paul Soglin fired him in 1975, but Messerschmidt later received a $10,000 settlement in the dismissal. Messerschmidt authored two books, ''Bauer-Sensei,'' and ''The Platform of Jesus,'' and contributed articles to the Wisconsin State Journal.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
July 31, 2004
Deceased Name: CORY, Paul R., 71, of Kirkland, July 24.
Newport Mercury and Weekly News
June 30, 1939Mrs. Annie Tucker, a native of Portsmouth and wifeof the late Walter Tucker, died at her home on Bristol Ferry road Tuesday morning after a long illness.
She was a daughter of the late John and Mary Freeborn and was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church and the Ladis Benevolence of that church. Surviving are a son, Minot Tucker; a brother, Ralph Freeborn; and two grandchildren, all of Portsmouth.
Newport Mercury and Weekly News
July 9, 1971Arthur A. Freeborn, 62, of 1715 West Main road, Portsmouth, was stricken at his home last night and was dead on arrival at Newport Hospital. He was an insurance underwriter for Union Mutual Insurance Co. of Warwick where he worked for 22 years. He was a member of the Newport Federation of Musicians, Rhode Island Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Portsmouth Historical Society.
Mr. Freeborn was born June 30, 1909, in Portsmouth, a son of Mrs. Sarah Huling Freeborn and the late John Freeborn. Besides his mother, he leaves two brothers, Homer Freeborn of Newport and Farrell Freeborn of Somerset, Mass.; and a sister, Mrs. Hope Hibbad of Newport.
Burial was in Middletown Cemetery.
The Newport Daily News (RI)
February 16, 2017NEWPORT Hope S. (Freeborn) Hibbad, 97, of Newport, RI, died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Grand Islander Health Care Center of Middletown, RI.
She was the wife of the late William F. Hibbad.
Born on August 4, 1919 in Portsmouth, RI, she was the daughter of the late John and Sarah (Huling) Freeborn.
Hope was born and raised in Portsmouth. She was passionate about her home and enjoyed reading her Sakonnet Times and Louis L'amour books. But most of all she loved her family.
She is survived by her children, Beverly M. Nolan of Middletown, William Hibbad of Tiverton, and Cheryl A. Ferreira and her husband Arthur J. Ferreira of The Villages, FL, her brother Farrell Freeborn of Somerset, MA, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
She was the mother-in-law of the late John J. Nolan and the sister of the late Arthur Freeborn and Homer Freeborn.
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Homer L Freeborn
Birth Year: 1923
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Rhode Island
State of Residence: Rhode Island
County or City: Newport
Enlistment Date: 8 Dec 1942
Enlistment State: Rhode Island
Enlistment City: Fort Adams Newport
Branch: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Semiskilled chauffeurs and drivers, bus, taxi, truck, and tractor
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 155
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Providence Journal (RI)
February 11, 2013FREEBORN, HOMER 89, of Kay Street, Newport, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Newport Hospital.
Homer was born in Portsmouth, RI, the son of John S. and Sarah A. (Huling) Freeborn.
Homer served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, including an assignment on Saipan with the B29 Bomb Group. He was best known as the Service Manager for Bove Chevrolet in Newport, where he worked for 37 years.
Besides his wife, Mary (Briggs) Freeborn of Newport, he leaves four children, Kenneth Freeborn of Newport, Richard Freeborn of OK, Darlene Freeborn Yusen (Andy) of Portsmouth, Debra Spencer (Russ), of Portsmouth, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, a sister Hope Hibbad of Newport and brother Farrel Freeborn of Somerset, MA.
Newport Daily News
August 15, 1958Ralph Clifton Freeborn, 79, of 75 Park Ave., Portsmouth, a retired gardener, suffered a fatal heart attack about 10 a.m. today while at work in his yard. Dr. Theodurus Schurer, his family physician, pronounced death due to natural causes. Mr. Freeborn had been under treatment for a heart condition for some time.
Born in Portsmouth, he had been a gardener for Mrs. Frederick Webb on East Main Road for 25 years before his retirement several years ago. Mr. Freeborn was a member of Eureka Lodge of Masons and Eureka Chapter of the Eastern Star, both in Portsmouth.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Clara Piggott Freeborn, a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert C. Barker of Portsmouth, and two grandchidren.
Newport Mercury and Weekly News
October 15, 1965Mrs. Clara Maude Freeborn, 84, of 75 Park Ave., Portsmouth, widow of Ralph C. Freeborn, died last night at Newport Hospital. Born in England March 22, 1881, a daughter of John Henry and Mary Vann Piggott, Mrs. Freborn came to Portsmouth 57 years ago. She was past matron and treasurer emeritus of Eureka Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Portsmouth Community Methodist Church.
Mrs. Freeborn leaves a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Barker of Portsmouth; three sisters, Mrs. Arnold F. Williams of Sepulveda, Calif., Mrs. Walter Townley of North Hyde Park, Vt., and Mrs. Frederick Hine of Worcester, Mass. and two grandchildren.
Marriage Notes for Ralph Clifton Freeborn and Clara Maude Piggott
MARRIAGE:
Newport Daily News
January 23, 1958
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Freeborn of Park Avenue were entertained at a family di
nner party last night in observance of their fiftieth wedding anniversary yesterday. The party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Barker. Mrs. Barker being their daughter. The couple was married in Portsmouth at the bride's home by the Rev. John H. Barlow.
Providence Journal (RI)
February 13, 2000ELIZABETH L. (FREEBORN) BARKER, 88, formerly of Middle Road, died Thursday at Forest Farm Nursing Center, Middletown.
She was the wife of the late Gilbert C. Barker. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Ralph C. and Clara M. (Piggott) Freeborn, she lived in Portsmouth most of her life.
Mrs. Barker was a member of Portsmouth United Methodist Church. She was a soprano soloist, a pianist, a member of the church choir and a past treasurer and former member of WSCS at the church.She had been employed at the former Cashman Amusement Park, Island Park, many years ago.
She leaves a daughter, Marjorie Wilkey of Kinston, N.C.; a son, Clifton H. Barker of Portsmouth; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Providence Journal (RI)
March 13, 1994GILBERT C. BARKER, 83, of 178 Middle Rd. died Friday at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Freeborn) Barker.
Born in Portsmouth, he was a son of the late John H. and Grace M. (Brownell) Barker.
Mr. Barker was a building contractor for 46 years. He was also highway surveyor for the Town of Portsmouth for 21 years. He was a member of the Glen Committee. He served as president and treasuer of Portsmouth Cemetery for 35 years. He was a volunteer firefighter for the town for 50 years.
Besides his wife he leaves a son, Clifton H. Barker of Portsmouth; a daughter, Marjorie B. Wilkey of Kinston, N.C.; a brother, J. Herbert Barker of Portsmouth; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Press Telegram (Longbeach)
May 7, 1957Hall - Mrs. Daisy Isabelle Hall, 84, of 160 W. 20th St., died Sunday.
Surviving is a daughter, Miss Mildred R. Hall.
Press Telegram (Long Beach)
June 7, 1971
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