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George Franklin Oak

1873–bef. 1923 · Male

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Sex is as recorded in the family tree. Age at death is worked out from the dates shown and may be a range or an approximation. It is left out when a date is missing or is only a “before”, “after” or “between” date, when the research has found a date Unconfirmed, when the two dates conflict, or when they would mean an age over 110.

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Newspapers.com - The Portland Daily Press - 15 May 1895 - 5 In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie Ames
Charles Ansel Oakabout 1849-1900FatherNancy E. (York) Oak1854–1918Mother
George Franklin Oak1873–bef. 1923Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak)1874–1936Wife
Ina OAK1902–1903DaughterCarlton Edward Oak1912–1983SonAnnittie Oak1897–1994DaughterRena Lillian Oak (Stoodley )1898–1990DaughterElsie Madeline Virginia Oak1906–1912DaughterIrving Gilbert Oak1901–1981Sonand 3 more

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Wife: Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak) 1874–1936
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Born23 JUN 1873, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
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Why: His 1918 draft card, a later statement, gives June 23, 1873; his 1895 marriage record gives his birthplace as Skowhegan, aged 21; the 1880 census gives 6. His 1923 obituary ('fifty-two years old next June', 1871) and the 1900 census (June 1874) disagree. No birth record has been seen.

Records:

Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Image examined.

Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. · Confirmed (10-26-2026, research): His 1918 draft card gives June 23, 1873; his 1895 marriage record gives his birthplace as Skowhegan, aged 21; the 1880 census gives 6. His 1923 obituary's 'fifty-two years old next June' (1871) and the 1900 census's June 1874 disagree and are taken as errors.

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Image: 1920 U.S. Census, Skowhegan, Maine: the household of George F. Oak, with Irving, 18, listed as a conductor for the electric road. · Image: 1900 United States Federal Census · Image: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
DiedBEF 15 MAR 1923
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Why: His obituary appeared at Skowhegan on 15 March 1923, so he had died by then; the record seen gives neither the day nor the place, and the tree's 10 March is unconfirmed.

Records:

Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Image examined.

Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.

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(the family tree records 10 MAR 1923, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA)
Also recorded asGeorge H Franklin Oak
Residence1880, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, United States Image: Maine, U.S., City Directories, 1875-1998 · Image: 1910 U.S. Census, Skowhegan, Maine: the household of George F. and Lizzie Oak, including their son Irving. · Image: 1880 United States Federal Census
In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie15 MAY 1895, Portland, Maine
Marriage3 MAY 1895, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA, with Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak) 1874–1936 Image: Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937
OccupationPulp mill hand, BET 1895 AND 1910, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Residence1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Oak - daughterDaughter born to wife of Geo Oak, 12 APR 1906, Skowhegan, Maine
Residence1906, Skowhegan-
Residence1910, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Residence30 MAY 1912, Skowhegan, Maine, USA
death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Li30 MAY 1912, Skowhegan, Maine
OccupationTeamster, American Woolen Company (woolen mill), BET 1918 AND 1920, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Residence1920, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Occupation'Piper' (as printed), employed by N. S. Steward (to 1923), 1923
Residence1929, Maine, USA
BurialSouthside Cemetery, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
BurialSkowhegan, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
ResidenceSkowhegan, ME
ResidenceSomerset, Maine
ResidenceSkowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA

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