CARIBOU and HOULTON - Dr. Roy G. Boone, DMD, 81, died Dec. 23, 2003, at a local healthcare facility following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 21, 1922, in Caribou, the son of Ralph and Eleanor (Gaynor) Boone. Roy served in the U.S. Army during World War II, then practiced dentistry in Caribou until his retirement in 1984. He was a lover of animals and an avid horseman raising and training Arabian horses. He leaves his family, Judith (Holt) Boone; a son, John R. Boone and his wife, Beth; a daughter, Elizabeth Coville and her husband, Patrick; grandchildren, Catherine, Daniel, Michael and Meg; sisters, Joy L. Murray and Eleanor Lupo; many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Frank Storer; and sisters, Elizabeth and Danna. Friends may call 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at the St. Luke's Church in Caribou, with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou. Gifts may be made in Dr. Boone's memory to Hospice of Aroostook, care of Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park St., Houlton, ME 04730.

Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Caribou, ME;

Resident of: McKeen St., Fredericton, N.B.

Burial: Geary, NB;

Burial: Danforth, ME;

About all the information available on Samuel is that he was a wool-comber by trade. During the Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783) every hamlet in New England at that time was more or less in distress. Records were a hit and miss effort. In some instances they were deliberately destroyed. Many of the people on the mainland of the colony moved for safety reasons to Newport, Portsmouth, or the Island of Rhode Island, these being the nearest relatively safe places. Other places of refuge included New Amsterdam and Boston. What records remain show that every house in the south county of Rhode Island, save that of Stone Castle belonging to Thomas Greene, was destgroyed by the Indians in the early years leading up to the War of Independence. With all the turmoil in Samuel and Mary's lifetime, it is a wonder they survived, let alone any records.

However, Samuel reportedly did leave a will which is recorded in the North Kingstown Town Hall, Wickford, Rhode Island, about six miles south of East Greenwich on the Post Road. The part of the township in which he lived was set off from North Kingstown and incorporated as the Town of Exeter in 1742-43. Samuel's house was destroyed by fire, but the new owner of the propery built on the foundation of the old house. Earlier this past century the property was owned by Fred Downes, a Providence banker.

Although Samuel's early life is unremarkable, later records show he farmed about 600 acres at Exeter, Rhode Island, on which he had a hefty mortgage. He was also active in the Militia. In May, 1745, he was elected Lieutenant of the 3rd North Kingstown Company of Militia, and the following year, elected Captain. However, during the Revolutionary War, Samuel remained a Loyalist which would cost him his farm and ultimately, his country of birth.

Rhode Island patriots held little sympathy for supporters of the Crown. Nor did they allow anyone to remain neutral. It was one side or the other so far as they were concerned. Those who did staunchly support either side were in the distinct minority; the majority of people simply wanted to get on with their lives and livlihood. It was not to be. Punishment for Crown sympathizers included the death penalty, but more frequent were the beatings, tar and feathers, and imprisonment. Samuel, too, would suffer for his loyalty.

At the State Assembly of Rhode Island in February 1778, the following resolution was presented:

Whereas, it is represented to this Assembly that Samuel Boone, William Boone (his son), John Wightman, Ebenezer Slocum, Charles Clocum, and Thomas Cutter, have gone to the Island of Rhode Island and have joined the enemy:- THEREFORE, resolved that if the aforementioned persons have absented themselves, that the Sheriff of the County of Kings County forthwith take possession of their real and personal property in behalf of the State. That their real estate, if any they have, be leased by his Honor, the Deputy Governor, in the manner in which other estates in the possession of the State have been so directed to be leased. And their personal estate be accounted for by the Sheriff with the Assembly

One month later, in March, 1778, the Sheriff was ordered to sell Samuel's personal estate. In September, the following year, Samuel's wife, Mary, who heretofore obtained liberty to go to the Island of Rhode Island is also permitted to carry her furniture, etc. In June, 1780, the State Assembly resolved that:- a tax assessed of £5000: and that five farms seized by the State, their owners having gone over to the enemy, be pledged and funded for the credit and redemption of the above £5000 in bills; -viz- ... (4) State's Farm, in Exeter, Samuel Boone, 600 acres. Further enacted that these farms with appurtenances be sold on or before December 1, 1780, money for which sold paid into gold or silver and no other currency; same to be lodged in the Treasury and any over £5000 ti be at the disposal of the General Assembly.

When it came time to sell Samuel's farm, a committee reported that one Stukely Westcott held a mortgage on it for £2600. Westcott, however, conveyed his right to the farm to the State which, in turn, porvided him with a quit-claim deed thus restoring the said land to the mortgage holder.

Burial: Geary, NB;

Burial: Geary, N.B.;

Adopted

Burial: 17 JUN 1999; St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery, Gondola NB;

Zip code 27614 at last residence

Burial: Baptist Cemetery, Hoyt, N.B.;

Burial: French Lake, NB;

Burial: McAdam, N.B. Rockland Cemetery;

Burial: Presque Isle, Me.;

Burial: Forest City, N.B.;

Burial: Forest City, NB;

Burial: Presque Isle, Me.;

Burial: Island Falls, ME;

Burial: Rural cemetery extension, NB;

1958/1995 Lived in Eastport, ME

Occupation - Restaurant owner;

Burial: 12 MAY 1995; Hillside Cemetery, Eastport, ME;

Burial: Burtt's Corner, N.B.;

Burial: Forest City, NB;

Burial: Fredericton Jct, NB;

Burial: Moore's Mills, Charlotte Co., N.B.;

Burial: Geary, NB;

Burial: Queenstown, NB;

Burial: Cedar Hill Extension Cemetery;

Burial: Geary, NB;

According to George Hayward in William and Anne (Hayward) and Some of their Descendants, quoting from Allen Boone's family notes, Willard and "Cindy" had no children of their own but raised Robert Carr, son of Vilas Carr. Apparently Vilas died, unmarried, about two weeks after Robert's birth. He went by the name Robert Boone.

Burial: Geary, NB;

Burial: Burtt's Corner, N.B.;

Burial: Boone Cemetery, Geary, N.B.;

There are four or more children unaccounted for besides Mary and Ruth.

Burial: Burtt's Corner, N.B.;

Unmarried

Burial: Juvenile Settlement, N.B.;

Burial: St. Andrews, NB;

One of my favorite pics with the crow sitting on my head. Harve Boone's house can be seen in background. Abt 1949

Space doesn't permit an autobiography, nor would it probably interest anyone other than me. So, just a few revelations here and there.

Occupartions
• 1954 - 1957: Royal Canadian Air Force, AirframeTech, stationed at Camp Bordenand North Bay, Ont trades training; Comox, BC operational station.
• 1959 - 1966: Fredericton Police Force. For a close up look go to:Walking the Beat
• 1966 - 1975: Oakville, Ontario, Police Force (later part of the Halton Regional Police Force)
• 1975 - 1976: Back to Fredericton Police Force
• 1977 - 1978: Chief of Police, Hartland, NB
• 1978 - 2000: Federal Government, Customs. Worked at Woodstock, Centreville and Forest City. Also held executive positions with the Customs and Excise Union during this time.
• September, 2000: retired and have never regretted a moment of it.

Other work, in between those listed above or at the same time, included household movers, car jockey for Ford Motor Company (moving new cars off assembly line to a holding area), woodswork, postal service, and casual truck driver.

Dropped out of school in early June of Grade 10 to join RCAF in 1954, but eventually passed my GED High School equivalency in 1983. I like to say it took me nearly 30 years to get through Grade 12. Nonetheless, life has been one long learning process. Over the years I taught myself carpentry, plumbing, electrical, interior finish, computers, mechanics; none of which I mastered, but competent enough to build a house or repair things. Though I must say the newer cars completely confound me and prefer leaving that to people who do know.

I have no fear of public speaking, having done countless talks and presentations as well as training sessions. Working with the Union and being a member of the Masonic Fraternity, I had frequent opportunity to indulge.

Elected Grand Master of Masons in New Brunswick, May 2007 for a two year term. Pic of Linda and I at left taken in lodge room at Saint John just before official installation.

I am also a 32 degree Mason, Scottish Rite, a Shriner and joined the Orange Lodge in 1982. In addition, I administer the website for the Grand Lodge of New Brunswick, Grand Chaper Order of The Eastern Star in New Brunswick and Scouts New Brunswick

On a personal level, life had its ups and downs. Broken heart from my first love. Married twice. Delight in four sons and grandchildren. Stressed out of my gourd on two occasions, but generally healthy and hale all my life.

Linda works for Day and Ross, a trucking company; been there 31 years. In addition, she has been active with Scouts Canada for over 30 years holding positions from local to national level; active with the Library Board in Hartland, and both of us Past Patron and Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Sometimes we meet in the door for a brief hug before heading out to another session somewhere.

All of which passed the time and made life rather interesting.

Burial: Sunnybank Cemetery, Fredericton, N.B.;

Lloyd Boone cites their marriage date as Jul 7, 1845

Known as: : Joe

The death of William Lloyd Boone of Hanwell, NB, husband of the late Marjorie Ruth (Cameron) Boone occurred on Thursday, September 11, 2003 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital. Born in Dorn Ridge, NB, he was a son of the late Byron H. and Mabel B. (Haines) Boone. Mr. Boone retired from the Department of Agriculture in 1984. During his last two years with the department, he served as Project Accountant with the Malawi Canada Dairy Project in Africa (1982-1984). He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4, Fredericton, and was a Veteran of the Second World War. Mr. Boone is survived by two sons, Lloyd George Boone (Ellen) of Hamilton, ON and Kevin Boone (Colleen) of Fredericton; two daughters, Carolyn Alice Pellow (Jim) of Fredericton and Beverly Corrine Boone of Toronto, ON; three step-sons, Michael R. Furlong, Paul R. Furlong (Kay), and James J. Furlong all of Fredericton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Doreen Gould (Bill) of Hanwell, Lila Wilson (Lloyd) of Prince Edward Island and Mary Carr (Milton) of Nevada, USA; three brothers, Raymond Boone (Alice) of Harvey Station, Harold Boone (Shirley) of Comox, BC and Elwood Boone (Joan) of Halifax, NS; several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife and parents, he was predeceased by one great grandchild. Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, Brookside Drive at Douglas Avenue, Fredericton North, on Friday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #4, Fredericton will hold a tribute service on Friday evening at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 11 am from York Funeral Home's T. Gordon MacLeod Memorial Chapel with Captain Herb Goodridge and Major Lloyd Boone officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunny Bank Cemetery, Fredericton. For those who wish, remembrances to the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Personal condolences may be offered via www.yorkfh.com.

Burial: Sunny Bank Cemetery, Fredericton, NB;

Possibly marriage date is May rather than March.

Died in auto Accident. Picture on file.

Burial: 28 MAY 1930; Forest City, NB;

I don't know much about Grampa Will's childhood and early life. I did hear the story that when Gramma 'Nora became "in the family way", her father John L Foster sought out 28 year-old Will to learn his intentions toward his seen year old daughter. Will figured getting married promised to be a lot less threatening than the business end of the 12 guage shotgun John had cradled under his arm, so without too much delay, he and Gramma scampered across the border to Orient to have the Justice of the Peace perform the honors.

During their early years of marriage, they lived in a plain two storey house on a plot of ground provided by John L where Charles Fish Jr now lives. When the house burned in 1912, they moved to the James Crone house (a mile or so south towards Forest City) where they lived until a new house was finished around 1914. A few years later they would buy the Ralph Cosman house where they would live the rest of their lives. Their daughter, Edith and her husband Alton took up residence in the one they just vacated. When Charles Fish Jr bought the property in the 70's he tore the old house down to replace it with a smaller one. The old Cosman house is still standing; at least the main part of the house. The old kitchen and porch have long disappeared, as well as the barn and other outbuildings.

On Oct 23, 1916, Will and Nora sold the James Crone place to Aubrey Webber and Silas White of Danforth for $550. Originally the property had been granted to Josiah Vantassel and then conveyed by deed to his sister-in-law, Martha Case Vantassel (Harvey Boone's wife) on Oct 24, 1900. Presumably she sold the property to Will and Nora sometime prior to 1912.

One gets the impression Will was not the most industrious resident of the community. He did a bit of farming and woods work, but his working career is notable for its absence. Nor did he have a reputation for being a "hell-raiser", though the story goes that he and my grandfather Ozias Carr had a bit of a kerfluffle and Ozias bit off the top half of Will's ear.

According to neighborhood gossip, Will and Nora were well liked in the community with visitors dropping by on a regular basis. They, in turn, visited their neighbors often.

Yet, the relationship with his son Basil proved more stormy than with the other children. As the saying goes "they couldn't meet in a ten-acre field without being into a row over something." I never personally knew my grandfather but listening to my father talk about him, I always got the impression that father strove to gain Will's approval without success. Dad's twin sister, Hazel, died when she was one and according to my mother's view of the situation, Will felt Nora neglected Hazel in favor of Dad. Whether that is true; indeed, whether that even had any basis for such an impression, the fact is it may explain the lack of closeness between the two.

Without doubt, father like to needle Will. It seems one day they had a heated argument over some forgotten incident. Will stomped off to the barn and dad went in the house to change his clothes before walking out to Fosterville. Will, coming from the barn to the house, saw a young man walking by on the road, waved in return to the young man's greeting of "Hey, Will. Great weather." When Will reached the house, he asked Nora "Who is that walking out the road?" Will didn't always wear his glasses. Nora looked out the window and said, "Why that is Basil." "Shit!" said Will. He was still miffed over the argument.

Occasionally, even his daughters gave him a difficult time. Edith had dallied to long one evening and Will decided he had best be going after her. He only snorted when Nora, ever the peacekeeper, suggested restraint. Not much later Will returned, alone and covered in snow. Apparently, Edith somewhat displeased at being followed by her father, picked him up and deposited him in a snowdrift. Edith came home when she was ready but Will thought discretion appealed more than another confrontation.

Will is in center with the kettle drum. The picture is of the Fosterville Orange Lodge on July 12th, around 1912.

The Daily Gleaner of June 1941 carried this obituary on Will at his passing: Orange circles in the Parish of North Lake, and LOL No 50 in particular, are mourning the passing of Brother William Warden Boone which occurred at the home of his daughter, Hattie Veysey, of Fosterville, NB. The late Brother was born at Fredericton in 1864, coming to North Lake as a young man and soon after became a member of LOL No 50, of which lodge he was an ever faithful member. He held every office in the primrary lodge and was a holder of the 50-year medal.

The service was held at the Baptist Church, Fosterville, NB, where Rev Ritchie officiated. The brethren marched to the grave where the burial service was conducted by the Orange Order under the direction of County Master of York West, Eldon Tompkins. The pallbearers were Brothers George Scott, Thomas Derrick, of LOL No 48; Henry Farrell, Ward Foster, of LOL No 50. The Brother leaves to mourn four daughters, three sons and 33 grandchildren.

Around 1980 a yellowed brittle and broken document was found during the remodeling of Helen Boone Veysey's (Will's daughter) house. It was Will and Lenora's wedding certificate. The pieces are in my possession (2011).

Burial: 18 JUN 1941; Upper Cemetery, Fosterville, N.B;

HOULTON - W. Warden Boone, 85, died May 24, 2006, at a local healthcare facility. He was born Dec. 1, 1920, in North Lake, N.B., Canada, the son of Arlington and Hazel (MacFawn) Boone. Warden was a member of the East Hodgdon Union Church, a member of the Town and Country Senior Citizens Club and a member of the Orangeman's Lodge of Canada. He was the manager of Houlton Motors Sales for more than 25 years and worked at Day's Jewelry Store for five years. Warden is survived by his children, David W. Boone and his wife, Jean, of Phillipsburg, N.J., Barbara Heinselman and her husband, Russ, of Brookline, N.H., Evelyn Jack and her husband, Bill, of Rolling Meadows, Ill., Lois Hartse and her husband, Karl, of Sheridan, Wyo., Helen Cooper and her husband, Dave, of McHenry, Ill., Marjorie Parks and her husband, Tim, of New Gloucester; his grandchildren Kerry Savinsky and her husband, Dave, Stephanie Jones and her husband, Chris, Lauri Ashford and her husband, Josh, Craig Heinselman and his wife, Angel, Andy Jack and his wife, Kathy, Daniel Jack and his wife, Marj, Brian Jack, Erik Hartse, Tavia and Steven Cooper, Mandy and Vicky Parks; his great-grandchildren Alexandria and Christopher Jones, Cheyenne and Cole Heinselman, Ian and Emma Jack; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his wife, Muriel; his brothers, Arthur and Delbert; and his sister, Mary Herbert. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dunn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Scott Taylor officiating. Interment will be held in the East Hodgdon Cemetery. Gifts may be made in Warden's memory to the East Hodgdon Union Church or to the charity of one's choice, care of Dunn Funeral Home, P.O. Box 127, Houlton, ME 04730.

Burial: East Hodgdon, ME;

Burial: Canterbury, NB;