American AcornsNina E. (Oak) Steward
1864–1939 · Female · died at 74 or 75
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Overview
Family
Parents
- Father: Samuel Oak about 1817-1900
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The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
- Mother: Lucinda Allen 1820–1916
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The evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area.
Husband: Nahum S. Steward Likely evidence: show why
Why: The 1900 census household of Nahum S. Steward in Skowhegan and Lucinda Oak's 1916 obituaries name her daughter Mrs. Nahum Steward; the exact wedding date has not been found. The Independent-Reporter of 1 October 1914 says Lucinda Allen Oak lived with her daughter, 'Mrs. N. S. Steward' (the scan reads 'Stewatd'), on Water street.
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, ED 164, 27 Pleasant Street: household of Nahum S. Steward (index) (view at Ancestry)
- Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.), 19 Aug 1916, p. 7: 'Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak' (names her parents) (record page · view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America)
- Lewiston Sun-Journal, 19 Aug 1916, p. 12: 'Mrs. Lucinda Oak Dies. Was the Oldest Woman Residing in Skowhegan' (clipping in the family tree) (view at Newspapers.com)
- Birthday reports, Daily Kennebec Journal (30 Sep 1912, 30 Sep 1913) and The Independent-Reporter (3 Oct 1912, 2 Oct 1913, 1 Oct 1914) (record page · view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America)
Review: assessed 10-04-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined; Image examined.
Likely evidence: show why
Why: The 1900 census household of Nahum S. Steward in Skowhegan and Lucinda Oak's 1916 obituaries name her daughter Mrs. Nahum Steward; the exact wedding date has not been found. The Independent-Reporter of 1 October 1914 says Lucinda Allen Oak lived with her daughter, 'Mrs. N. S. Steward' (the scan reads 'Stewatd'), on Water street.
Records:
- 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, ED 164, 27 Pleasant Street: household of Nahum S. Steward (index) (view at Ancestry)
- Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.), 19 Aug 1916, p. 7: 'Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak' (names her parents) (record page · view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America)
- Lewiston Sun-Journal, 19 Aug 1916, p. 12: 'Mrs. Lucinda Oak Dies. Was the Oldest Woman Residing in Skowhegan' (clipping in the family tree) (view at Newspapers.com)
- Birthday reports, Daily Kennebec Journal (30 Sep 1912, 30 Sep 1913) and The Independent-Reporter (3 Oct 1912, 2 Oct 1913, 1 Oct 1914) (record page · view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America)
Review: assessed 10-04-2026; evidence: Index or transcription examined; Image examined.
Life events
| Name | Nina E. (Oak) Steward (the family tree records Nina E. Oak) |
|---|---|
| Born | 1864 Likely evidence: show whyThe evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area. |
| Died | 1939 Likely evidence: show whyThe evidence note for this conclusion names a relative who may be living, so it is shown only in the family area. |
| Also recorded as | Nina E Steward |
Newspapers
6 newspaper clippings to view here. View them larger, one at a time.
The Somerset Reporter (Skowhegan, Me.), 11 Jan 1900, p. 8: Death of Mr. Samuel Oak.11 Jan 1900 · p. 8
Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.), 30 Sep 1913, p. 2: Mrs. Lucinda Oak passes her 93rd birthday.30 Sep 1913 · p. 2
The Independent-Reporter (Skowhegan, Me.), 2 Oct 1913, p. 5: Mrs. Lucinda Allen Oak's 93rd birthday at her daughter's home on Water Street.2 Oct 1913 · p. 5
The Independent-Reporter (Skowhegan, Me.), 1 October 1914, p. 5: Mrs. Lucinda Allen Oak's 94th birthday, kept at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. S. Steward, on Water Street.1 Oct 1914 · p. 5 (image 5 of 8)
Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.), 19 Aug 1916, p. 7: Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak (daughter of Ansel and Sarah (Lander) Allen; three daughters).19 Aug 1916 · p. 7
Sun-Journal (Lewiston, Me.), 19 Aug 1916, p. 12: Mrs. Lucinda Oak Dies, the oldest woman residing in Skowhegan.19 Aug 1916 · p. 12
Also cited, with no image here
- Birthday reports, Daily Kennebec Journal (30 Sep 1912, 30 Sep 1913) and The Independent-Reporter (3 Oct 1912, 2 Oct 1913, 1 Oct 1914) Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Record images
1 record image to view here. View it larger, one at a time.
Will of Samuel Oak, signed 27 January 1896, Somerset County Probate Register, vol. 94, pp. 302-303, witnessed. Steinberg, J. Palmer Merrill and Edward P. Coffin.27 January 1896 (probated 9 January 1900) · pp. 302-303 (image 007139074_00819)
Sources
- Find a Grave memorial 138082387: Samuel Oak (1817-1900), Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan, with his 1900 obituary; its family links list his children with their dates. Somerset County, Maine, probate of Samuel Oak (index): wife Lucinda, son Charles A., daughters Lizzie S. Jewett, Mary Nithel and Nina E. Steward; executor Nahum S. Steward. URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138082387 Burials and memorials Citation only Birth, Death
- 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)
Research sources
- 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, ED 164, 27 Pleasant Street: household of Nahum S. Steward (index) Census view at Ancestry
- Birthday reports, Daily Kennebec Journal (30 Sep 1912, 30 Sep 1913) and The Independent-Reporter (3 Oct 1912, 2 Oct 1913, 1 Oct 1914) Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- Daily Kennebec Journal (Augusta, Me.), 19 Aug 1916, p. 7: 'Mrs. Lucinda (Allen) Oak' (names her parents) Newspapers view at Library of Congress, Chronicling America
- Lewiston Sun-Journal, 19 Aug 1916, p. 12: 'Mrs. Lucinda Oak Dies. Was the Oldest Woman Residing in Skowhegan' (clipping in the family tree) Newspapers view at Newspapers.com
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