American AcornsElizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak)
1874–1936 · Female · died at 61
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Overview
Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak)1874–1936Marshall G Eamesc. 1866–1950HusbandGeorge Franklin Oak1873–bef. 1923Husband
Biography
Lizzie's childhood in the Frye household and an earlier 1892 marriage open her page; she then appears in Skowhegan marriage, census and family notices, followed by directory entries in Waterville and Augusta.
Childhood and an earlier marriage
Lizzie's 1936 obituary says that after her parents died when she was a baby, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Frye of Skowhegan took her in and raised her, and that she went to school there.
Confirmed About this evidence
This is the obituary's own account of her childhood, printed in 1936; it is not a legal adoption record.
A Maine marriage record names Lizzie B. Evans as the bride of Marshall G. Eames on September 3, 1892.
3 Sep 1892
Source: Maine vital records 1892-1907, FamilySearch image (state record).
Likely About this evidence
The reading of this card has not had a documented second check, so it is kept at Likely rather than Confirmed; the link to the Lizzie of the obituary rests on the name and place.
A second Maine marriage record, from May 1895, names the widowed Lizzie B. Ames as the bride of George F. Oak at Skowhegan, and gives her occupation as domestic.
1895
Source: Maine vital records, FamilySearch image (state record).
Likely About this evidence
Same caveat as the 1892 record: the name has shifted again (Ames for Eames), and the identification is Likely, not independently re-checked here.
Mrs. Lizzie Oak of Skowhegan
Elizabeth B. Ames married George F. Oak in Skowhegan on May 3, 1895. A Portland newspaper notice described her as the widow Ames (marriage record).
Confirmed About this evidence
The vital and newspaper entries agree on the date and place. The newspaper gives George's middle initial as H.; the vital record gives F.
Censuses from 1900 through 1930 place Lizzie in Skowhegan. A newspaper announced a daughter in April 1906. A May 1912 notice reported the death of nineteen-month-old Verna Oak, daughter of George and Lizzie (1900 census; 1906 notice).
Confirmed About this evidence
Lizzie's recorded birth year varies. The tree separately dates Verna's life to 1902–1903, which conflicts with the child's age in the 1912 notice.
Lizzie was listed in the Waterville city directory in 1931 and the Augusta directory in 1933. An obituary index cites the Waterville Morning Sentinel of March 16, 1936 (1931 directory).
Likely About this evidence
The directory entries are direct listings. The obituary notice itself is now read in full in the childhood section above, rather than only an index entry. Related family notices also leave a name conflict: George's 1923 widow is called Lizzie Flye, while Irving's 1981 obituary names his mother Elizabeth Evans Oak. That relationship remains unresolved.
Timeline of the public record (6 entries)
| When | What the record shows | How sure |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 1892 | Marries Marshall G. Eames, her first marriage. Maine marriage record, Lizzie B. Evans and Marshall G. Eames | Likely |
| 3 May 1895 | Marries George F. Oak in Skowhegan, Maine. Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937: George F. Oak and Lizzie, 3 May 1895 | Confirmed |
| 12 April 1906 | A newspaper notice records a daughter. “Oak — daughter” | Confirmed |
| 30 May 1912 | A newspaper notice records the death of Verna Oak, aged 19 months. Death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Lizzie, aged 19 months | Confirmed |
| 1931 / 1933 | Listed in the Waterville, then Augusta, city directories. U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989: Lizzie Oak, Waterville, Maine, 1931 | Confirmed |
| 16 March 1936 | The Waterville Morning Sentinel's notice of her death, first found as an index entry and now read in full. U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current; "Mrs. Lizzie Oak" (death notice, Skowhegan News column) | Likely |
Family
Parents
- Father: Joseph Oliver Evans 1841–1875
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- Mother: Elizabeth Place Evans 1845–1874
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Husband: Marshall G Eames c. 1866–1950 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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- Son: George Albert Eames 1894–1962
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Husband: George Franklin Oak 1873–bef. 1923 Unconfirmed evidence: show why
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- Daughter: Ina OAK 1902–1903
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- Son: Carlton Edward Oak 1912–1983
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- Daughter: Annittie Oak 1897–1994
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- Daughter: Rena Lillian Oak (Stoodley ) 1898–1990
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- Daughter: Elsie Madeline Virginia Oak 1906–1912
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- Son: Irving Gilbert Oak 1901–1981
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- Daughter: Doris Irene Oak 1915–1979
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- Daughter: Madelion Virginia Dickinson Oak (Dickerson) 1908–1931
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- Daughter: Verna Oak c. 1910–1912
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Life events
| Born | OCT 1874, Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, USA Likely evidence: show whyWhy: The 1900 census gives October 1874. Her first marriage record (Skowhegan, 3 Sep 1892, aged 18) and her 1936 obituary give Lewiston as her birthplace; her 1895 marriage record gives Augusta, so the place is disputed. No record seen gives the day. Records:
Review: assessed 11-02-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. |
|---|---|
| Died | 14 MAR 1936, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Confirmed evidence: show whyWhy: Her obituary of Monday 16 March 1936 says she 'died at her home Saturday morning' (14 March 1936), on Hathaway Street, Skowhegan. Records: Review: assessed 10-26-2026; evidence: Image examined. Earlier: Unconfirmed (09-24-2026, imported tree): From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. |
| Also recorded as | Elizabeth "Lizzie" Evans ( Ames , Oak ); Lizzie Flye - foster-family surname |
| Marriage | 3 SEP 1892, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA, with Marshall G Eames c. 1866–1950 Image: 1900 United States Federal Census · Image: Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 |
| Occupation | Shoe shop worker (1892 marriage record), 1892, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie | 15 MAY 1895, Portland, Maine |
| Marriage | 3 MAY 1895, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA, with George Franklin Oak 1873–bef. 1923 |
| Residence | 1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Image: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 · Image: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 · Image: Maine, U.S., City Directories, 1875-1998 |
| Oak - daughter | Daughter born to wife of Geo Oak, 12 APR 1906, Skowhegan, Maine |
| Residence | 1910, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Image: 1910 U.S. Census, Skowhegan, Maine: the household of George F. and Lizzie Oak, including their son Irving. |
| death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Li | 30 MAY 1912, Skowhegan, Maine |
| Residence | 1920, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Residence | Marital Status: Widow; Relation to Head of House: Head, 1929, Skowhegan, Maine, USA |
| Residence | 1930, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine |
| Residence | 1931, Waterville, Maine, USA |
| Residence | 1933, Augusta, Maine, USA |
| Burial | Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA |
| Burial | Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America |
| Residence | Skowhegan, ME |
| Residence | Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, USA |
Newspapers
5 newspaper clippings to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
Newspapers.com - The Portland Daily Press - 15 May 1895 - 5 In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie Ames15 May 1895
The Portland Daily Press (Portland, Maine), Wednesday 15 May 1895, p. 5 (marriage index entry for George F. Oak and Lizzie B. Ames, married 3 May 1895 at Skowhegan). Full newspaper page as saved.15 May 1895 · p. 5
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 12 Apr 1906 - 4 Oak - daughter12 Apr 1906
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 30 May 1912 - 4 death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Lizzie, at age 19mon30 May 1912
"Mrs. Lizzie Oak" (death notice, Skowhegan News column), Waterville (Maine) Morning Sentinel, Monday 16 March 1936, p. 12. Clipping cropped from the saved page.
Also cited, with no image here
- The Independent-Reporter (Skowhegan, Maine), 15 March 1923, p. 11, obituary 'George F. Oak': 'would have been fifty-two years old next June', born in Skowhegan, son of Charles Oak; widow and seven children. Newspapers.com image 885801263. Also: Maine, Record of a Marriage, Somerset County, 3 May 1895, George F. Oak (age 21, born Skowhegan) and Lizzie B. Ames; groom's father Charles Oak, mother Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
- U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
- Morning Sentinel (Waterville, Maine), Monday 16 March 1936, p. 12, Skowhegan News column, 'Mrs. Lizzie Oak' (Newspapers.com image 854324123) Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Record images
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Maine marriage record, Lizzie B. Evans and Marshall G. Eames, 1892 (back: father Joseph Evans, deceased, a soldier).1892
Maine marriage record, Lizzie B. Evans and Marshall G. Eames, 3 Sep 1892 (front).3 Sep 1892
Maine marriage record, George F. Oak and Lizzie B. Ames, 1895 (back: parents Charles Oak and Nancy York).1895
Maine marriage record, George Franklin Oak and Lizzie B. Ames (Eames), 1895 (front).1895
1900 census, Skowhegan, Maine: George F. Oak household.1900
Maine birth record, Irving Gilbert Oak, 1901 (parents George Oaks and Lizzie Evans).1901
1910 census, Skowhegan, Maine: George F. Oak household (including Irving).1910
1920 census, Skowhegan, Maine: George F. Oak household (Irving 18, conductor on the electric road).1920
1900 United States Federal Census
1910 U.S. Census, Skowhegan, Maine: the household of George F. and Lizzie Oak, including their son Irving.
1920 U.S. Census, Skowhegan, Maine: the household of George F. Oak, with Irving, 18, listed as a conductor for the electric road.
1930 United States Federal Census
Family history written by my grandmother
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922
Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937
Maine, U.S., City Directories, 1875-1998
Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989
Photos & documents
Sources
- Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Marriage
Source Citation: Maine State Archives; Augusta, Maine, USA; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll #: 42 - The Independent-Reporter (Skowhegan, Maine), 15 March 1923, p. 11, obituary 'George F. Oak': 'would have been fifty-two years old next June', born in Skowhegan, son of Charles Oak; widow and seven children. Newspapers.com image 885801263. Also: Maine, Record of a Marriage, Somerset County, 3 May 1895, George F. Oak (age 21, born Skowhegan) and Lizzie B. Ames; groom's father Charles Oak, mother Newspapers Citation only Birth, Burial, Occupation
- Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 Birth, marriage and death records Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Marriage
Source Citation: Maine State Archives; Augusta, Maine, USA; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll #: 42 - U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Scan: family sign-in Birth, Death, Residence
Waterville Morning Sentinel; Publication Date: 16 Mar 1936; Publication Place: Waterville, Maine, USA; URL:… - Maine 'Record of a Marriage' (state vital record), 3 September 1892, Marshall G. Eames and Lizzie B. Evans, Skowhegan. FamilySearch 'Maine, Vital Records, 1892-1907' (volume titled Edgecomb. Vital Records 1892-1907): front = image 1787 (ark:/61903/3:1:9398-HQ3W-RC), back with both sets of parents = image 1786 (ark:/61903/3:1:9398-HQ34-YH) Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Occupation
- Maine, Marriages, 1892-1996 Birth, marriage and death records Transcription Scan: family sign-in Marriage, Residence
- Maine, Marriages, 1892-1996 Birth, marriage and death records Transcription Scan: family sign-in Marriage, Residence
- Maine, U.S., Marriage Index, 1670-1921 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Marriage
- Newspapers.com - The Portland Daily Press - 15 May 1895 - 5 Newspapers Viewable scan Event
In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie Ames - U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Viewable scan Marriage
The Portland Daily Press; Publication Date: 15/ May/ 1895; Publication Place: Portland, Maine, USA; URL: htt… - 1900 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Marriage, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 600; Page: 21A; 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: 21A; Enumeration Dis… - Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 12 Apr 1906 - 4 Newspapers Viewable scan Event
Oak - daughter 12 Apr 1906 - 1910 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: T624_546; Page: 12B; Enumeratio… - Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 30 May 1912 - 4 Newspapers Viewable scan Event
death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Lizzie, at age 19months 30 May 1912 - 1920 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: T625_648; Page: 1A; Enumeration… - Maine, U.S., City Directories, 1875-1998 Directories and public records Viewable scan Residence
Bangor Public Library; Bangor, ME; Maine, Waterville 1929 Directory - 1930 United States Federal Census Census Viewable scan Transcription Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 839; Page: 12A; Enumeration Dis… - Morning Sentinel (Waterville, Maine), Monday 16 March 1936, p. 12, Skowhegan News column, 'Mrs. Lizzie Oak' (Newspapers.com image 854324123) Newspapers Citation only Burial, Residence
- U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 Directories and public records Viewable scan Transcription Residence
- U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 Directories and public records Viewable scan Transcription Residence
- 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, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922 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
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only
Research sources
- Maine marriage return no. 39, Skowhegan, 3 Sep 1892: Marshall G. Eames, 26, and Lizzie B. Evans, 18, shoe-shop worker, born Lewiston; bride's father Joseph Evans, deceased, 'a soldier'; mother deceased (Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921) Other documents view at research
- Waterville Morning Sentinel, 16 Mar 1936, Skowhegan News: 'Mrs. Lizzie Oak ... died at her home Saturday morning'; 61 years of age, born in Lewiston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evans; widow of George Oak; sons Carlton and Irvin G. Oak Other documents
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