Charles Edson Oak

1855–1921 · Male · died at 65

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Mary Ann Prescottborn c. 1831Mother Edson Lang Oak1822–1892Father

Charles Edson Oak1855–1921Edith Mary Collinsborn 1864Wife

Edwin C. Oakborn c. 1884Son Gertrude E. Oakborn c. 1887Daughter Zelena F. Oakborn c. 1885Daughter Donald P. Oakborn 1889Son

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Mother: Mary Ann Prescott born c. 1831
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Father: Edson Lang Oak 1822–1892
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Wife: Edith Mary Collins born 1864
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Son: Edwin C. Oak born c. 1884
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Daughter: Gertrude E. Oak born c. 1887
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Daughter: Zelena F. Oak born c. 1885
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Son: Donald P. Oak born 1889
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Born	27 OCT 1855, Garland, Penobscot, Maine, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: "The Oaks of Garland," by H. L. Oak, in Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens of the State of Maine (American Series of Popular Biographies, Maine Edition), pp. 193-199 Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Died	17 Apr 1921 Confirmed evidence: show why Why: The University of Maine trustees' card gives "Deceased April 17, 1921", and the board's minutes of May 10, 1921 record "the loss by death on April 17th of the alumni member, Charles E. Oak" (a typed draft of the resolution says April 24th, corrected in the minutes). Records: Board of Trustees records (UA RG 0002-002), Biographical Files, Box 12, Folder 108, Oak, Charles E., 1920-1921: trustee card, letters of 1918-1919, and the board's resolution of 10 May 1921. card: "Charles Edson Oak, M.E., Bangor ... Deceased April 17, 1921"; minutes of 10 May 1921: "the loss by death on April 17th of the alumni member, Charles E. Oak" Review: assessed 10-16-2026; evidence: Image examined. What the labels mean
Marriage	6 JAN 1883, with Edith Mary Collins born 1864
Occupation	Alumni trustee of the University of Maine, BET 1920 AND 1921, Orono, Penobscot, Maine, USA
Occupation	Alumni trustee of the University of Maine (term to have run to 26 May 1923), FROM 1920 TO 1921, Orono, Penobscot, Maine Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Trustees' card. Records: Board of Trustees records (UA RG 0002-002), Biographical Files, Box 12, Folder 108, Oak, Charles E., 1920-1921: trustee card, letters of 1918-1919, and the board's resolution of 10 May 1921. card: "Charles Edson Oak, M.E., Bangor ... Deceased April 17, 1921"; minutes of 10 May 1921: "the loss by death on April 17th of the alumni member, Charles E. Oak" Review: assessed 10-16-2026; evidence: Image examined. What the labels mean

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Charles E. Oak to the President, Bangor, 25 Sep 1918: the fraternity houses' leases; asks for an honor roll of "U of M boys killed in service"1918-09-25 · page image
The President to Charles E. Oak, 2 Oct 1918: the University Store Corporation resolution; "the change over to a military school"; an honor roll to be made1918-10-02 · page image
The President to Hon. Charles E. Oak, 5 Jun 1919: thanks for gathering friends to hear the University's situation1919-06-05 · page image
Board of Trustees minutes, 10 May 1921: resolution of respect for Trustee Charles E. Oak, died April 17th1921-05-10 · page image
Draft resolution of the Board of Trustees on the death of Charles E. Oak (dated April 24th in the draft)1921 · page image
Trustees' card: Charles Edson Oak, M.E., Bangor, trustee 1920-1921; term to expire 26 May 1923; deceased 17 Apr 19211921 · page image

Sources

"The Oaks of Garland," by H. L. Oak, in Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens of the State of Maine (American Series of Popular Biographies, Maine Edition), pp. 193-199 Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Burial, Death, Event, Marriage
p. 198
"The Oaks of Garland," by H. L. Oak, in Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens of the State of Maine (American Series of Popular Biographies, Maine Edition), pp. 193-199 Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
p. 199
University of Maine, Board of Trustees records (UA RG 0002-002), Biographical Files, Box 12 Family histories and trees Citation only Occupation
Folder 108, trustee card
University of Maine, Board of Trustees records (UA RG 0002-002), Biographical Files, Box 12 Family histories and trees Citation only Death
Folder 108: trustee card ("Deceased April 17, 1921") and board minutes of 10 May 1921

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Board of Trustees records (UA RG 0002-002), Biographical Files, Box 12, Folder 108, Oak, Charles E., 1920-1921: trustee card, letters of 1918-1919, and the board's resolution of 10 May 1921 Other documents

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