Lucie ("Lucy" in some records) was the third of three children born to Romanzo Franklin Crosse and Abbie J. Turner. Abbie sometimes went by the name "Jennie." Both of Lucie's parents had been previously married, so she had three half siblings. Romanzo was born in Bethel, Maine, whereas Abbie was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and raised in nearby New Bedford. Lucie's parents were married in Providence, Rhode Island. The family lived in Providence, Boston, Lynn, Massachusetts and finally Lewiston, Maine.
The profession of Lucie's parents was surely a unique aspect of her formative years. Both parents were "clairvoyant physicians." City directories listed them as such from the early 1870s on. In one Providence directory, there were about a dozen clairvoyant physicians listed, so this was not unusual for the era. A clairvoyant physician is exactly what it sounds like. Though how this couple practiced is not known, some clairvoyants even diagnosed patients and recommended treatments through the mail. Some clairvoyants also sold remedies. Romanzo was also listed as an "electric physician" which, again, is exactly what it sounds like. By today's standards both types of medical practice would be considered to be quackery.
On two records during her marriage, Abbie was listed as head of household. These records were a census record and a city directory.
Lucie married Leeds resident Omer Roswell Wing (1883-1963) in Lewiston in 1903. He was the son of Roswell and Sadie Wing, who are buried in this cemetery. Throughout his life Omer was employed primarily as a carpenter. During the years of their marriage, Omer and Lucie lived in Lewiston, Leeds, Greene and Lewiston again.
Lucie and Omer had two children. The first child's birth record, in 1907, did not list a first name, though he was listed as a male. The 1910 census, showed the second son only and that Lucie had lost one of her two children. Logically this unnamed child was "Baby Omer" buried next to Lucie in this cemetery. This stone has no dates. Both stones appear to have been placed at the same time.
Lucie died of "angina pectoris," a heart condition that had plagued her for years. She was then 34 years old. About six months after her death Omer remarried. As early as 1923 Omer and his wife Frances, and son Roland relocated to Denver, Colorado. However the 1930 census, listed Omer as a widower. Omer married a third time to Eliza G.
The profession of Lucie's parents was surely a unique aspect of her formative years. Both parents were "clairvoyant physicians." City directories listed them as such from the early 1870s on. In one Providence directory, there were about a dozen clairvoyant physicians listed, so this was not unusual for the era. A clairvoyant physician is exactly what it sounds like. Though how this couple practiced is not known, some clairvoyants even diagnosed patients and recommended treatments through the mail. Some clairvoyants also sold remedies. Romanzo was also listed as an "electric physician" which, again, is exactly what it sounds like. By today's standards both types of medical practice would be considered to be quackery.
On two records during her marriage, Abbie was listed as head of household. These records were a census record and a city directory.
Lucie married Leeds resident Omer Roswell Wing (1883-1963) in Lewiston in 1903. He was the son of Roswell and Sadie Wing, who are buried in this cemetery. Throughout his life Omer was employed primarily as a carpenter. During the years of their marriage, Omer and Lucie lived in Lewiston, Leeds, Greene and Lewiston again.
Lucie and Omer had two children. The first child's birth record, in 1907, did not list a first name, though he was listed as a male. The 1910 census, showed the second son only and that Lucie had lost one of her two children. Logically this unnamed child was "Baby Omer" buried next to Lucie in this cemetery. This stone has no dates. Both stones appear to have been placed at the same time.
Lucie died of "angina pectoris," a heart condition that had plagued her for years. She was then 34 years old. About six months after her death Omer remarried. As early as 1923 Omer and his wife Frances, and son Roland relocated to Denver, Colorado. However the 1930 census, listed Omer as a widower. Omer married a third time to Eliza G.
Lucie ("Lucy" in some records) was the third of three children born to Romanzo Franklin Crosse and Abbie J. Turner. Abbie sometimes went by the name "Jennie." Both of Lucie's parents had been previously married, so she had three half siblings. Romanzo was born in Bethel, Maine, whereas Abbie was born in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and raised in nearby New Bedford. Lucie's parents were married in Providence, Rhode Island. The family lived in Providence, Boston, Lynn, Massachusetts and finally Lewiston, Maine.
The profession of Lucie's parents was surely a unique aspect of her formative years. Both parents were "clairvoyant physicians." City directories listed them as such from the early 1870s on. In one Providence directory, there were about a dozen clairvoyant physicians listed, so this was not unusual for the era. A clairvoyant physician is exactly what it sounds like. Though how this couple practiced is not known, some clairvoyants even diagnosed patients and recommended treatments through the mail. Some clairvoyants also sold remedies. Romanzo was also listed as an "electric physician" which, again, is exactly what it sounds like. By today's standards both types of medical practice would be considered to be quackery.
On two records during her marriage, Abbie was listed as head of household. These records were a census record and a city directory.
Lucie married Leeds resident Omer Roswell Wing (1883-1963) in Lewiston in 1903. He was the son of Roswell and Sadie Wing, who are buried in this cemetery. Throughout his life Omer was employed primarily as a carpenter. During the years of their marriage, Omer and Lucie lived in Lewiston, Leeds, Greene and Lewiston again.
Lucie and Omer had two children. The first child's birth record, in 1907, did not list a first name, though he was listed as a male. The 1910 census, showed the second son only and that Lucie had lost one of her two children. Logically this unnamed child was "Baby Omer" buried next to Lucie in this cemetery. This stone has no dates. Both stones appear to have been placed at the same time.
Lucie died of "angina pectoris," a heart condition that had plagued her for years. She was then 34 years old. About six months after her death Omer remarried. As early as 1923 Omer and his wife Frances, and son Roland relocated to Denver, Colorado. However the 1930 census, listed Omer as a widower. Omer married a third time to Eliza G.
The profession of Lucie's parents was surely a unique aspect of her formative years. Both parents were "clairvoyant physicians." City directories listed them as such from the early 1870s on. In one Providence directory, there were about a dozen clairvoyant physicians listed, so this was not unusual for the era. A clairvoyant physician is exactly what it sounds like. Though how this couple practiced is not known, some clairvoyants even diagnosed patients and recommended treatments through the mail. Some clairvoyants also sold remedies. Romanzo was also listed as an "electric physician" which, again, is exactly what it sounds like. By today's standards both types of medical practice would be considered to be quackery.
On two records during her marriage, Abbie was listed as head of household. These records were a census record and a city directory.
Lucie married Leeds resident Omer Roswell Wing (1883-1963) in Lewiston in 1903. He was the son of Roswell and Sadie Wing, who are buried in this cemetery. Throughout his life Omer was employed primarily as a carpenter. During the years of their marriage, Omer and Lucie lived in Lewiston, Leeds, Greene and Lewiston again.
Lucie and Omer had two children. The first child's birth record, in 1907, did not list a first name, though he was listed as a male. The 1910 census, showed the second son only and that Lucie had lost one of her two children. Logically this unnamed child was "Baby Omer" buried next to Lucie in this cemetery. This stone has no dates. Both stones appear to have been placed at the same time.
Lucie died of "angina pectoris," a heart condition that had plagued her for years. She was then 34 years old. About six months after her death Omer remarried. As early as 1923 Omer and his wife Frances, and son Roland relocated to Denver, Colorado. However the 1930 census, listed Omer as a widower. Omer married a third time to Eliza G.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
