Nancy E. (York) Oak

1854–1918 · Female · died at 63

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Lovina Buzzell1820–1897Mother Joseph M. York1819–1904Father

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

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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Mother: Lovina Buzzell 1820–1897
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Father: Joseph M. York 1819–1904
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Husband: Charles Ansel Oak about 1849-1900
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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.
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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 mother Nancy York.
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- Maine marriage record of Ernest Linwood Oak, naming his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York (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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Son: Benjamin E. Oak 1876–1897
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Daughter: Alice M. Oak Farrar born 1875
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Life events

Name	Nancy E. (York) Oak (the family tree records Nancy E. York)
Born	NOV 1854, Maine, USA Likely evidence: show why Why: The 1900 census gives Nov. 1854 in Maine. Census evidence only; no record seen names Newport. Records: 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine: Charles A. Oak (born Apr. 1850) and wife Nancy (born Nov. 1854, Maine), married 28 years Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (10-05-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. What the labels mean (the family tree records NOV 1854, Newport, Penobscot, Maine, USA) Image: 1900 United States Federal Census · Image: 1880 United States Federal Census
Died	21 Jun 1918, Skowhegan, Maine Likely evidence: show why Why: Maine death record (index) gives 21 Jun 1918; the tree's 15 Jun repeats the day of her husband's death. Records: Maine death record of Nancy Oak, died 21 Jun 1918 at Skowhegan (index) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-23-2026, imported tree): Tree and a member tree gave 15 Jun 1918. What the labels mean (the family tree records 21 JUN 1918, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA)
Also recorded as	Nancy Estella York Oak
Marriage	1872, with Charles Ansel Oak about 1849-1900 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	1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA

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Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Ancestry Family Tree
Maine 'Record of a Marriage' (state vital record), Somerset County, 1895: George F. Oak and Lizzie B. Ames, married 3 May 1895 at Skowhegan by L. H. Copeland, clergyman. FamilySearch 'Maine, Vital Records, 1892-1907': front = image 3156 (ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RR59-M), back (parents' names; certified Geo. S. Webb, clerk of Skowhegan) = image 3155 (ark:/61903/3:1:939K-RR5Z-J). 1900 U.S. census (Twe Census Citation only Birth, Occupation
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…
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 death record (index), Nancy Oak, died 21 Jun 1918, Skowhegan (Maine vital records; Ancestry index entry read 23 Sep 2026) Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Death
Maine marriage record of Ernest Linwood Oak, naming his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York (index). No URL recorded Birth, marriage and death records Citation only

Research sources

1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index) Census
1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine: Charles A. Oak (born Apr. 1850) and wife Nancy (born Nov. 1854, Maine), married 28 years Other documents
Maine death record of Nancy Oak, died 21 Jun 1918 at Skowhegan (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

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