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Damon, John Linwood Jr.

Damon, John Linwood Jr.

Male 1907 - 2006  (98 years)

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  1. 1.  Damon, John Linwood Jr.Damon, John Linwood Jr. was born on 05 Aug 1907 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME (son of Damon, John Linwood Martin and Buck, Myrtil Belle); died on 10 Apr 2006 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 18 Apr 1910, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 17 Jan 1920, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: May 1930, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 02 May 1940, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME

    Notes:

    Brian Damon first met John at a Family reunion in June of 1997. The following are some of the stories told by him at that meeting.
    John was sitting in the room when I first meet him and quite alert for a man of 90. At first he was reluctant to talk to me but, after a few minutes we started to talk and had a wonderful time. John told me he loved hunting and fishing. His favorite gun is the 30/00/6 and his 12 gauge shotgun. He had at one time 30 to 40 guns and his Craig was his favorite. When he would go hunting just walking the mountains was as much an enjoyment as hunting itself. He would often walk 20 miles a day when hunting. Deer season was whenever he was out hunting and even though he never went Moose hunting sometimes they got in the way and he would have to bring one home. When he was younger hunting was a vital part of the families diet during the winter and spring. When I asked him if he liked fly fishing or reel he told me when he really wanted fish to eat a 12 gauge would usually work well. He lived on a farm and raised cattle and poultry, and pigeons, that he sold and was shipped to Boston on the train.
    John served in WWII and was with the US Army's 2nd Division. He was with the division when they hit Normandy beach during D-day. John was laying on the beach when German planes were strafing the beach. There were 40 or 50 bodies laying all around him and he laid there while waiting to get over a hedge row. While waiting he was shot in the hip and leg and walks with a limp now due to these injuries. He went on to fight with the 2nd division, and march across Europe and later into Berlin. He was also stationed in Hawaii but, didn't like it because he felt it was a foreign country, and not really part of the United States. His home is in Buckfield and he loves it more than any place he has ever visited.
    John did not get married until after the war and he was 45 years old. He then told me he had to make up for lost time and proceeded to have 5 children. He often showed a lot of quite emotion when relating these stories with a sadness about the war or a chuckle when talking about his children or Bradbury. He told me "We are all short timers in life so enjoy because it goes by so fast ". I asked him about the rumor that Damon's were stubborn and he told me with a smile, " we're not stubborn but, If you don't think as I do then I guess you should go your way and I'll go mine. I had a wonderful time talking to him and felt as if I had known him all my life after only a short afternoon with him. For the first time in my life someone saw family traits and resemblance in me that were unknown to me before this day. It gave me a feeling of belonging and I will always be grateful to him for that.
    He asked me before he left to remind him who I was and who I belonged to in the family. I told him I was his nephews grandson. He wanted to know what happened to Elbert. When I told him he died at 48 of diabetes, John was a little disgusted, and said that was stupid he should have taken care of himself better, by dieting and lots of exercise. Walt, Gayle's wife and a doctor agreed with him and said he was probably right. He loved to tell me the stories of Bradbury and chuckled a lot when telling me the tales. John tired after a good meal and wanted to go home and said now it's time to go, and very simply got up and left.

    Obituary:
    John was born the son of John L. and Myrtie (Buck) Damon and was educated in local schools. He passed on at his home. He had worked as a farmer most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He especially loved his grandchildren. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having earned the purple heart and a bronze star as well as three bronze service stars among other medals. He was a life member of the VFW, American Legion and the NRA. Mr. Damon is survived by three sons, John L. Damon III, Harold Damon and Alfred Damon all of Buckfield; two daughters, Mertie Remaley of Buckfield and Ruth McAllister of Norway; one brother, Harold Damon of Buckfield; seven grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen (Record) Damon; one brother, Carroll Damon and one sister, Alice Atkinson.
    Memorials in his memory are requested to the Buckfield Rescue, P.O. Box 99, Buckfield, ME 04220. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, High Street, Buckfield.

    John married Record, Helen Elizabeth on 23 Mar 1952 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. Helen was born on 23 Mar 1926 in Norwood, Norfolk Co., MA; died on 01 May 1995 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Damon, John Linwood III was born on 05 Nov 1952 in Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME; died on 28 Apr 2015 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    2. Damon, M.E.
    3. Damon, Harold Walter was born on 19 Mar 1955 in Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., ME; died on 28 Jan 2015 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    4. Damon, R.A.
    5. Damon, A.R.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Damon, John Linwood Martin was born on 28 Feb 1871 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME (son of Damon, John Miller and Drake, Achsah Maria); died on 19 Dec 1944 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 28 Jun 1880, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 01 Jun 1900, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Farmer
    • Census: 18 Apr 1910, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 17 Jan 1920, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: May 1930, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 02 May 1940, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME

    John married Buck, Myrtil Belle on 31 Dec 1898 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. Myrtil was born on 30 Jan 1878 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 03 Dec 1956 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Buck, Myrtil BelleBuck, Myrtil Belle was born on 30 Jan 1878 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 03 Dec 1956 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Alternate Born Date: 31 Jan 1879, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 01 Jun 1900, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 18 Apr 1910, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 17 Jan 1920, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: May 1930, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 02 May 1940, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME

    Children:
    1. Damon, Archie Mellon was born on 12 Sep 1899 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 18 Oct 1901 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    2. Damon, Alice Louise was born on 14 Sep 1901 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 22 Jan 1985 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    3. Damon, Ethel was born on 10 Jul 1905 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 21 Jul 1905 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    4. 1. Damon, John Linwood Jr. was born on 05 Aug 1907 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 10 Apr 2006 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    5. Damon, Harold William was born on 26 Sep 1909 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 13 Apr 2006 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    6. Damon, Carroll Augustus was born on 26 Sep 1909 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 11 Dec 1995 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Damon, John MillerDamon, John Miller was born on 19 Oct 1828 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME (son of Damon, Joseph Barker and Allen, Mahala); died on 17 Mar 1889 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Buckfield Village Cemetery
    • Census: 16 Jun 1860, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 25 Jun 1870, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 28 Jun 1880, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME

    Notes:

    On the 1870 Census, there is a child listed as Joseph B, age 7.....this must be Bradbury Freemont.

    John married Drake, Achsah Maria on 6 Nov 1854 in Shelburne, Coos Co., NH. Achsah (daughter of Drake, Martin and Bisbee, Celia) was born on 19 Aug 1828 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 13 Mar 1903 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Drake, Achsah MariaDrake, Achsah Maria was born on 19 Aug 1828 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME (daughter of Drake, Martin and Bisbee, Celia); died on 13 Mar 1903 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Buckfield Village Cemetery
    • Census: 29 Aug 1850, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 16 Jun 1860, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 25 Jun 1870, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 28 Jun 1880, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 01 Jun 1900, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Living with son John Linwood Damon

    Children:
    1. Damon, John Wilson was born on 13 May 1855 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 20 Apr 1864 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    2. Damon, Celia Annette was born on 19 May 1856 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 18 Apr 1864 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    3. Damon, Maria Jane was born on 13 Jun 1857 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 06 Apr 1864 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    4. Damon, Martin Drake was born on 02 Nov 1860 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 19 May 1864 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    5. Damon, Fremont was born on 31 Oct 1861 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 19 Dec 1861 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    6. Damon, Bradbury Fremont was born on 24 Oct 1862 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 13 Jan 1927 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    7. Damon, Celia Velzora was born on 15 Apr 1869 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 06 Mar 1960 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    8. 2. Damon, John Linwood Martin was born on 28 Feb 1871 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 19 Dec 1944 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Damon, Joseph BarkerDamon, Joseph Barker was born on 06 May 1795 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME (son of Damon, Jonathan and Josselyn, Patience Howland); died on 01 Jul 1880 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Damon Cemetery
    • Census: 1820, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 1830, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 1840, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 30 Aug 1850, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; Farmer
    • Census: 19 Jul 1860, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 17 Jun 1870, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; Farmer
    • Census: 04 Jun 1880, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME

    Joseph married Allen, Mahala after 07 Sep 1817 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. Mahala (daughter of Allen, Joshua and Cotton, Comfort) was born on 02 Jun 1793 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died in 1882; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Allen, MahalaAllen, Mahala was born on 02 Jun 1793 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME (daughter of Allen, Joshua and Cotton, Comfort); died in 1882; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Buckfield Village Cemetery
    • Census: 30 Aug 1850, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 19 Jul 1860, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 17 Jun 1870, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 04 Jun 1880, Sumner, Oxford Co., ME

    Children:
    1. Damon, Sylvanus Boardman was born on 19 Apr 1817 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 14 Dec 1905 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    2. Damon, Ezekiel Goddard Dodge was born on 15 May 1819 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 27 Jun 1897 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    3. Damon, Jonathan Chandler was born on 19 Jun 1818 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; died on 17 Mar 1900 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME.
    4. Damon, Mary Allen was born on 01 Aug 1821 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 24 Dec 1902 in North Adams, Berkshire Co., MA; was buried in Abington, Plymouth Co., MA.
    5. Damon, Lois Louisa was born on 31 Aug 1822 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 04 Jul 1911 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    6. Damon, Sarah Frances was born on 29 Oct 1822 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died in May 1924 in North Abington, Plymouth Co., MA; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    7. 4. Damon, John Miller was born on 19 Oct 1828 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; died on 17 Mar 1889 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    8. Damon, Judith Allen was born on 18 Oct 1827 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; died on 28 Dec 1910 in Atkinson, NH.
    9. Damon, Samuel Allen was born on 29 Apr 1829 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 16 Jan 1920 in North Abington, Plymouth Co., MA.
    10. Damon, Lucinda Abigail was born in 1833 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; died in 1871.
    11. Damon, Joseph Bradbury was born on 10 Aug 1836 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; died on 11 Apr 1929 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried on 14 Apr 1929 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    12. Damon, Joshua A. was born on 28 Jan 1840 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died in Dec 1920 in North Abington, Plymouth Co., MA.

  3. 10.  Drake, MartinDrake, Martin was born on 19 Feb 1794 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME (son of Drake, Abial and Philbrick, Dolly); died on 24 Sep 1874 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Buckfield Village Cemetery
    • Census: 1830, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 1840, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 29 Aug 1850, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 16 Jun 1860, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 25 Jun 1870, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME

    Notes:

    Martin was a local farmer who keep to himself and was a real New England person with a dry Sense of humor that wanted to be left alone. Once when the Captain of the Parrish Maine Volunteers came to recruit him for the Civil War, Martin didn't take kind to him. The Captain and a private was trying to talk to him and the Captain with a mouth full of tobacco accidently spit on Martins bare feet. Martin hauled back and punched the Captain sending him backwards on his backsides. The Captain jumped up but quickly realized he was out maned and never returned, nor did Martin ever enlist.
    Martin like most people lived on a farm and raised the usual cattle, poultry, and crops. He also had a shop in town and repaired boots and harness. He was quite handy. Martin was the last Drake in his line as all children were girls.

    From: A_History_of_Buckfield__Oxford_County__Maine:
    1874 On Sep. 24, Martin Drake fell out of his chair and died at the age of 82. He had been in his usual health. He was living with his daughter, Mrs. John Damon, on the farm where he was born. "He never had his peer in strenght and activity"

    Martin married Bisbee, Celia on 05 Mar 1823 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME. Celia (daughter of Bisbee, John and Philbrick, Sarah) was born on 26 Apr 1796 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME; died on 02 Jun 1874 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Bisbee, CeliaBisbee, Celia was born on 26 Apr 1796 in Sumner, Oxford Co., ME (daughter of Bisbee, John and Philbrick, Sarah); died on 02 Jun 1874 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Tombstone Photo: Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; Buckfield Village Cemetery
    • Census: 29 Aug 1850, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 16 Jun 1860, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME
    • Census: 25 Jun 1870, Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME

    Children:
    1. Drake, Dorcas Ann was born on 15 Aug 1824 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 01 Nov 1883 in Bridgton, Cumberland Co., ME.
    2. Drake, Sarah Jane was born on 18 Jul 1826 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 31 Oct 1913; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    3. 5. Drake, Achsah Maria was born on 19 Aug 1828 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 13 Mar 1903 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    4. Drake, Celia Vesovy was born on 20 Apr 1831 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.
    5. Drake, Esther Merrill Jordan was born on 27 Jan 1839 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; died on 29 Dec 1921 in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME; was buried in Buckfield, Oxford Co., ME.


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