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Thomas Proctor



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  1. 1.  Thomas ProctorThomas Proctor was born about 1840 in Maryland, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, South Ward, Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Family/Spouse: Mary Dorman. Mary was born in 1854 in Frederick, Maryland, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Noah H. Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Dec 1931 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Alfred Proctor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1871 in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jun 1941 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Noah H. DockensNoah H. Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 4 Jul 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Dec 1931 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Noah Dockins
    • Name: Noah Dockins
    • Name: Noah Proctor
    • Occupation: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Tipstaff: "In American law, 'an officer appointed by the court, whose duty is to wait upon the court when it is in session, preserve order, serve process, guard juries, etc." Similar to Bailiff.
    • Residence: 1870, South Ward, Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1889, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
    • Elected: 23 Oct 1901, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head: Head
    • Residence: 1930, Swatara, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Daily Independent - 27 May 1896 - Page 1
    Noah Dockens Charged with Adultery by Sophia Washington

    Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 30 Sep 1896 - Page 1
    Noah Dockens Acquitted of Charges

    Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Daily Independent - 23 Oct 1901 - Page 5
    Noah Dockens Elected President Young Men's Republican Club

    Newspapers.com - Harrisburg Telegraph - 27 Apr 1918 - Page 12
    Noah Dockens serves as Civil Court Tipstave.
    "An officer appointed by the court, whose duty is to wait upon the court when it is in session, preserve order, serve process, guard juries, etc."

    Cause of Death: Cerebral Spinal Syphilis/ Neuro Vascular Syphilis.

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Noah married Norah Brown on 30 May 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Norah (daughter of Sybel Brown and Ellen Brown) was born in May 1867 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Carrie Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jul 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 May 1914 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 5. William Aldinger Dockens, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Feb 1963 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Noah married in 1891. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. William Aldinger Dockens, I  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Feb 1963 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  2. 3.  Alfred ProctorAlfred Proctor Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 6 Jan 1871 in Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Jun 1941 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, South Ward, Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Alfred married Margaret Johnson in 1892. Margaret was born in Feb 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. James R Proctor  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 7. William E Proctor  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 8. Sarah Francis Proctor  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Dec 1980.
    4. 9. John Robert Proctor  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Carrie DockensCarrie Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 24 Jul 1889 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 May 1914 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Newspaper Clipping: 12 Nov 1906, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Newspaper Clipping: 30 Sep 1911, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Newspaper Clipping: 30 Sep 1911, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Carrie Dockens Arrested for Assault & Battery of "Colored" Baseball Team, the Washington Invincibles.
    • Newspaper Clipping: 30 Sep 1911, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Carrie Dockens Convicted of 3 Counts Assault+Battery on Members of a Negro Baseball Team after the refused to allow her admittance to the clubhouse to see Clarence Buck.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery


  2. 5.  William Aldinger Dockens, IWilliam Aldinger Dockens, I Descendancy chart to this point (2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 1 Apr 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Feb 1963 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Aldinger Dockens
    • Name: William Dockens
    • Name: William Dockens
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Grace Elizabeth Brightful. Grace (daughter of Edward S. Brightful and Alice Stewart) was born on 11 Nov 1892 in Pennsylvania, USA; died in Nov 1982 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Brenna May Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 11. William Silverington Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Mar 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jun 2002 in Warrensville Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.
    3. 12. Howard Edward Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Feb 2003 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 13. Dorothy E Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. 14. Grace Vernon Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1917 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Feb 1941 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. 15. Rella Madeline Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1921 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Aug 2010 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. 16. John Reginald Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1928 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Jul 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
    8. 17. Joan Myrtle Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Dec 1931 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Dec 2007 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. 18. Marva Lytricia Dockens  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1938 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Sep 2013 in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  James R ProctorJames R Proctor Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Jan 1893 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  4. 7.  William E ProctorWilliam E Proctor Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred2, 1.Thomas1) was born in May 1895 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  5. 8.  Sarah Francis ProctorSarah Francis Proctor Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 17 Nov 1899 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Dec 1980.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Frances Frazier
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  6. 9.  John Robert ProctorJohn Robert Proctor Descendancy chart to this point (3.Alfred2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Jun 1900 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA



Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Brenna May DockensBrenna May Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 10 Sep 1910 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Brennan May Dockens
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  2. 11.  William Silverington DockensWilliam Silverington Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 3 Mar 1912 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Jun 2002 in Warrensville Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William S Dockens
    • Social Security Number: 189090223
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Claim: 22 May 1975; 63 Age: 63


  3. 12.  Howard Edward DockensHoward Edward Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 12 Oct 1913 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 28 Feb 2003 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  4. 13.  Dorothy E DockensDorothy E Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA


  5. 14.  Grace Vernon DockensGrace Vernon Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 18 May 1917 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 17 Feb 1941 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Grace Dockens
    • Name: Grace J Dickins
    • Name: Gruce Dockens
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Wallace Street; 22 Age: 22; AttendedSchool: No; CityWard: 7th; EmploymentCode: 7; EmploymentDetails: Unable to Work; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 22-36; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 6th grade; Income: 0; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; PublicEmergencyWork: No; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 0; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  6. 15.  Rella Madeline DockensRella Madeline Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 16 Apr 1921 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Aug 2010 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Madeline Dickins
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1935, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Wallace Street; 18 Age: 18; Seamstress Occupation: Seamstress; AttendedSchool: No; CityWard: 7th; ClassofWorker: Wage or salary worker in Government work; EmploymentCode: 2; EmploymentDetails: No; EmploymentHistory: No; EnumerationDistrict: 22-36; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 7th grade; Income: 423; IncomeOtherSources: No; IsEmployed: No; MonthsUnEmployedPastYear: 43; PublicEmergencyWork: Yes; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: No; SeekingWork: No; WeeksWorked: 24; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  7. 16.  John Reginald DockensJohn Reginald Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 26 May 1928 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 21 Jul 1987 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Regginald Dockens
    • Name: Regginold Dickins
    • Residence: 1930, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Wallace Street; 11 Age: 11; AttendedSchool: Yes; CityWard: 7th; EnumerationDistrict: 22-36; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 4th grade; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son


  8. 17.  Joan Myrtle DockensJoan Myrtle Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 31 Dec 1931 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 20 Dec 2007 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Jean Dickins
    • Name: Jean Dockens
    • Name: Joan Dickins
    • Name: Joan Dockens
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Wallace Street; 9 Age: 9; AttendedSchool: Yes; CityWard: 7th; EnumerationDistrict: 22-36; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 2nd grade; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Wallace Street; 9 Age: 9; AttendedSchool: Yes; CityWard: 7th; EnumerationDistrict: 22-36; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 3rd grade; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter


  9. 18.  Marva Lytricia DockensMarva Lytricia Dockens Descendancy chart to this point (5.William3, 2.Noah2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 8 Sep 1938 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Sep 2013 in Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Race: Negro
    • Name: Maroa Dockens
    • Name: Marva Dockens
    • Name: Moroa Dickins
    • Residence: 1940, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; StreetAddress: Wallace Street; 1 Age: 1; AttendedSchool: No; CityWard: 7th; EnumerationDistrict: 22-36; GradeCompleted: None; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Daughter RelationToHead: Daughter




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