Lysander Stevenson NOWELL b. 28 Jun 1895 Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States d. 24 Nov 1965 Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States: Rooted in New England, Our Family Tree

1895 - 1965 (70 years)

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Name	Lysander Stevenson NOWELL [1, 2]
Birth	28 Jun 1895	Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States [2, 3, 4, 5]
Gender	Male
_UID	35E1284D7DBF4D32A8B8757E3B2F29BAE66E
Census	1900	Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [6]
157 Washington Street 1) Melvin Nowell, Head, w, m, born July 1866, age 33, married 7 years, born in Massachusetts as were both parents, Piano regulator, rented home 2) Nellie M. Nowell, w, f, born June 1871, age 28, married 7 years, 1 out of 2 children living, born in Massachusetts, father born in Ireland, mother born in England 3) Lysander S. Nowell, w, m, born June 1895, age 4, single, born in Massachusetts as were both parents, At School
Census	1910	Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [7]
29 Sacramento Street 1) Melvin A Nowell, Head, m, w, age 41, married once 18 years, born in Massachusetts, father born in Massachusetts, mother born in Maine [sic],Regulator/ Piano Manuf'r, wage worker, rented home 2) Nellie M Nowell, Wife, f, w, age, 38, married once 18 yeara, 2 of 3 children living, born in Massachusetts, father born in Ireland/Irish, mother born in England/English 3) Lysander S Nowell, Son, m, w, age 14, single 4) Marion A Nowell, Daughter, f, w, age 3, single
Association	1 Feb 1917 [8]
Member of the Amicable Lodge, Grand Lodge of Masons
Nowell, Lysander Stevenson Residence: Cambridge Occupation: Electrician Nativity: 28 Jun 1895 Concord Int: 2 Nov 1916 Psd: 4 Jan 1917 Rsd: 1 Feb 1917 Membership: 1 Feb 1917 Deceased: 24 Nov 1965
Military Draft Registration	5 Jun 1917	Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [3]
Lysander Stevenson Nowell, 73 Wendill Street, Cambridge, Mass. Age 21, dob: June 28, 1895 in Concord, NH, USA Occupation: Electrician, Boston Elevated Lt. Rl. Co., 522 Harrison Ave., Boston, Mass. Dependents: father, mother, a sister Single Military experience: none Skill: employed by public service corp. Height: med; build: med; eyes:blue; hair: brown
Census	1920	Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [9]
49 Wendell Street 1) Melvin A Nowell, Head, rented home, m, w, age 53, married, born in Massachusetts, as were both parents, Piano Maker/General, wage worker 2) Nellie W Nowell, Wife, f, w, age 48, married, born in Massachusetts, as were both parents [sic] 3) Lysander S. Nowell, Son, m, w, age 24, single, born in Massachusetts, as were both parents, Electrician/Lineman, wage worker 4) Marion A. Nowell, Daughter, f, w, age 12, single, born in Massachusetts, as were both parents
Removed	1923	Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [10]
Nowell Lysander S (Marjorie B) rem to Watertown
Census	28 Apr 1930	Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [11]
29 Frederick St. 1) Lysander Norwell, Head, rented home/$45 per month, radio, m,w, age 34, married first age 24, born in New Hampshire, both parents born in Massachusetts, Electrician for building construction & repair co., WW veteran 2) Marjorie Norwell, Wife, f, w, age 33, married first age 23, born in New Hampshire as was father, mother born in Maine 3) Barbara Norwell, Daughter, f, w, age 7, single, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in New Hampshire 4) Richard Norwell, Son, m, w, age 5, single, born in Massachusetts, both parents born in New Hampshire
Residence	1937	Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [12]
214 White
Lothrop's Belmont Mass Blue Book Directory Nowell L. S. (Marjorie) elec res 214 White
Military Draft Registration	26 Apr 1942	Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [13]
Lysander Stevenson Nowell, 214 White St., Belmont, Middlesex, Mass. Tel Belmont 0428R Age: 46 Pob: Concord, NH.; Dob: June 28, 1895 Person who will always know your address: Marjorie B. Nowell, 214 White St., Belmont, Mass. Employer: Town of Belmont, Water Dept. Height: 5' 9" Weight: 162 lbs. Complexion: Ruddy Eyes: blue Hair: brown
Death	24 Nov 1965	Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [1, 8, 14, 15]
Obituary	26 Nov 1965	Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States [16]
Boston Traveler
NOWELL— Of 135 Central St., West Acton. November 24, Lysander S., husband of Marjorie (Brock); father of Barbara Brine and Richard Nowell; brother of Marion Feaver; also survived by 7 grandchildren.Service at the D.W. Grannan and Son Funeral Home, 373 Mass. Ave., Arlington, Saturday at 7 oc'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visting hour Friday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Vet. W.W. I, late member Amicable Lodge A. F & A.M. Donations to the First Congregational Church Waverly Memorial Fund will be appreciated,.
Burial	West Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [15, 17]
Person ID	I1653	Our Family Tree \| Descendants of Peter Nowell, son of Capt. Peter Nowell
Last Modified	9 Aug 2023

Father	Melvin Ambrose NOWELL, b. 18 Jul 1866, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States d. 16 Apr 1937, Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (Age 70 years)
Mother	Ellen M. "Nellie" CONNELL, b. 8 Jun 1870, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States d. 29 Nov 1963, Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (Age 93 years)
Marriage	1 Nov 1892	Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Family ID	F21	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Marjorie BROCK, b. 8 Oct 1896, Conway, Carroll, New Hampshire, United States d. 23 Mar 1973, Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (Age 76 years)

Marriage 12 Jun 1920 Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States [12, 15, 18]

Children

	1. Barbara Anne NOWELL, b. 22 Sep 1922, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States d. 29 Oct 2011, Littleton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (Age 89 years)
	2. Richard Melville NOWELL, b. 18 Mar 1925, Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States d. Yes, date unknown

Family ID F43 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 9 Aug 2023

Event Map

	Birth - 28 Jun 1895 - Concord, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States
	Census - 1900 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Census - 1910 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Military Draft Registration - 5 Jun 1917 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Census - 1920 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Marriage - 12 Jun 1920 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Removed - 1923 - Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Census - 28 Apr 1930 - Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Residence - 214 White - 1937 - Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Military Draft Registration - 26 Apr 1942 - Belmont, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Death - 24 Nov 1965 - Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
	Obituary - Boston Traveler - 26 Nov 1965 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
	Burial - - West Acton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Reference Gayle Leighton Nowell, Rooted in New England, Our Family Tree (https://nowellfamily.org/genealogy/tng/getperson.php?personID=I1653&tree=tree1: accessed 5 April 2025), "Lysander Stevenson NOWELL."

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