Charles Ansel Oak

about 1849-1900 · Male · died at 51

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Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 5 Oct 1899 - 7 Charles Oak, Fish & Game Commissioner for the State of Maine 1899

Samuel Oakabout 1817-1900Father Lucinda Allen1820–1916Mother

Charles Ansel Oakabout 1849-1900Nancy E. (York) Oak1854–1918Wife

Ernest Linwood Oak1894–1959Son Charles Burton Oakborn 1882Son George Franklin Oak1873–bef. 1923Son Benjamin E. Oak1876–1897Son Alice M. Oak Farrarborn 1875Daughter

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Father: Samuel Oak about 1817-1900
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Mother: Lucinda Allen 1820–1916
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Why: Charles Oak's Maine death record names his mother Lucinda Allen.
Records:
- Maine State Archives, record of the death of Charles Oak, Skowhegan, 15 Jun 1900 (1892-1907 vital records). image viewed; not retained. (view at Ancestry)
- Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (index)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined; Index or transcription examined.
Earlier: Likely (09-24-2026, index): Charles Oak's Maine death record (index) names his mother Lucinda Oak. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Charles Oak's Maine death record (index) names his mother Lucinda Oak.
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Wife: Nancy E. (York) Oak 1854–1918
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Why: 1900 census index: married 1872, wife Nancy; their son Ernest's marriage record names his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York.
Records:
1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index)
Maine marriage record of Ernest Linwood Oak, naming his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York (index)
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Son: Ernest Linwood Oak 1894–1959
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Why: His Maine marriage record (index) names his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York; he is Ernest L., 5, in the 1900 household.
Records:
- Maine marriage record of Ernest Linwood Oak, naming his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York (index)
- 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index)
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Son: Charles Burton Oak born 1882
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Son: George Franklin Oak 1873–bef. 1923
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- Family chart supplied by the site's owner (a family account)
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Son: Benjamin E. Oak 1876–1897
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Daughter: Alice M. Oak Farrar born 1875
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Life events

Born	11 APR 1849, Exeter, Penobscot, Maine, United States Likely evidence: show why Why: The Find a Grave index gives 11 Apr 1849, and the 1850 Exeter census lists him at 1 year old with Samuel and Lucinda Oak. The 1900 census gives Apr. 1850, a year later. Records: U.S., Find a Grave Index entry: Charles A. Oak, born 11 Apr 1849 (no stone photograph seen) 1850 U.S. census, Exeter, Penobscot Co., Maine: Charles A. Oak, age 1, in Samuel and Lucinda Oak's household Review: assessed 10-26-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined; Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean Image: 1850 United States Federal Census · Image: 1860 United States Federal Census · Image: Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937
Died	15 JUN 1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Confirmed evidence: show why Why: His Maine death record: died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, aged 51, a laborer born in Exeter, parents Samuel Oak and Lucinda Allen. His memorial says 13 Jun. Records: Maine State Archives, record of the death of Charles Oak, Skowhegan, 15 Jun 1900 (1892-1907 vital records). image viewed; not retained. (view at Ancestry) Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (index) Find a Grave memorial 142375856: Charles Ansel Oak (1849-1900), Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan (view at findagrave.com) (conflicts with this conclusion) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Image examined; Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Likely (09-24-2026, index): Maine death record (index): died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Maine death record (index): died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak. His memorial says 13 Jun. What the labels mean Image: Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922
Residence	1850, Exeter, Penobscot, Maine Image: 1870 United States Federal Census · Image: 1900 United States Federal Census · Image: 1880 United States Federal Census
Residence	1860, Bloomfield, Somerset, Maine, United States
Residence	Occupation: Farm Laborer, 1870, Skowhegan, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Marriage	1872, with Nancy E. (York) Oak 1854–1918 Likely evidence: show why Why: Year from the 1900 census index. Records: 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean
Residence	1880, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, United States
Residence	5 OCT 1899, Skowhegan, Maine, USA
Unverified newspaper item (printed name Charles E. Oak): Charles Oak, Fish & Game Commissioner f	5 OCT 1899, Skowhegan, Maine
Occupation	Pulp mill hand, 1900, 68 Milburn St, Skowhegan, Maine Likely evidence: show why Why: 1900 census index. Records: 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. What the labels mean
Residence	1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Burial	Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America View memorial on Find a Grave

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Sources

View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 142375856
A volunteer-contributed memorial page. Its dates and family links are the contributor's; the labels on this page say which ones the records support.
Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Ancestry Family Tree
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current Burials and memorials Citation only Birth, Burial, Death
1850 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Exeter, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M432_265; Page: 126A; Image: 443
1860 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Bloomfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 663; Image: 66…
1870 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Birth, Residence
Year: 1870; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M593_559; Page: 398B
1880 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 488; Family History Film: 12544…
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Viewable scan Residence
The Somerset Reporter; Publication Date: 5 Oct 1899; Publication Place: Skowhegan, Maine, USA; URL: https://…
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 5 Oct 1899 - 7 Newspapers Viewable scan Event
Charles Oak, Fish & Game Commissioner for the State of Maine 1899 5 Oct 1899
1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Marriage, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 600; Page: 11A; Enumeration Dis…
1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Marriage, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 600; Page: 11A; Enumeration Dis…
Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan Death
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Rec…
Maine, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1584-1999 Wills and probate Scan: family sign-in Death, Probate, Residence
Probate Records, 1810-1916; Author: Maine. Probate Court (Somerset County)
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Rec…
Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1908-1922 Vital Rec…
Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1670-1921 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan
New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915

Research sources

1850 U.S. census, Exeter, Penobscot Co., Maine: Charles A. Oak, age 1, in Samuel and Lucinda Oak's household Other documents
1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index) Census
Family chart supplied by the site's owner (a family account) Family histories and trees
Find a Grave memorial 142375856: Charles Ansel Oak (1849-1900), Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (index) Birth, marriage and death records
Maine marriage record of Ernest Linwood Oak, naming his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York (index) Birth, marriage and death records
Maine State Archives, record of the death of Charles Oak, Skowhegan, 15 Jun 1900 (1892-1907 vital records) Birth, marriage and death records view at Ancestry
U.S., Find a Grave Index entry: Charles A. Oak, born 11 Apr 1849 (no stone photograph seen) Other documents

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