Charles Ansel Oak

about 1849-1900 · Male

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Overview

Samuel Oakabout 1817-1900Father Lucinda Allen1820–1916Mother

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

Ernest Linwood Oak1894–1959Son Charles Burton Oakborn 1882Son George Franklin Oak1873–1923Son Benjamin E. Oak1876–1897Son Alice M. Oakborn 1875Daughter

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Parents

Father: Samuel Oak about 1817-1900
Likely evidence: show why
Why: Charles Oak's Maine death record (index) names his parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak; Samuel's probate (index) names a son Charles A.
Records:
- Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (index)
- 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
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Mother: Lucinda Allen 1820–1916
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Why: Charles Oak's Maine death record (image read in the R9 research) names his mother Lucinda Allen.
Records:
- Maine State Archives, record of the death of Charles Oak, Skowhegan, 15 Jun 1900 (1892-1907 vital records). image viewed by the researcher; not retained (view at Ancestry)
- Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (index)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research; index or transcription, as reported in the saved research.
Earlier: Likely (09-24-2026, index): Charles Oak's Maine death record (index) names his mother Lucinda Oak. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Charles Oak's Maine death record (index) names his mother Lucinda Oak.
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Wife: Nancy E. (York) Oak 1854–1918
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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.
Records:
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 parents Charles Oak and Nancy York; he is Ernest L., 5, in the 1900 household.
Records:
- Maine marriage record of Ernest Linwood Oak, naming his parents Charles Oak and Nancy York (index)
- 1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index)
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Son: Charles Burton Oak born 1882
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Son: George Franklin Oak 1873–1923
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Why: From the family's own chart (a family account); not yet checked against records.
Records:
- Family chart supplied by the site's owner (a family account)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: family account.
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Son: Benjamin E. Oak 1876–1897
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Daughter: Alice M. Oak born 1875
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Life events

Born	11 APR 1849, Exeter, Penobscot, Maine, United States Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current 1900 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Ancestry Family Trees 1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Died	15 JUN 1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Confirmed evidence: show why Why: His Maine death record (image read in the R9 research): died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, aged 51, a laborer born in Exeter, parents Samuel Oak and Lucinda Allen. His memorial says 13 Jun. Records: Maine State Archives, record of the death of Charles Oak, Skowhegan, 15 Jun 1900 (1892-1907 vital records). image viewed by the researcher; not retained (view at Ancestry) Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (index) Find a Grave memorial 142375856: Charles Ansel Oak (1849-1900), Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan (view at findagrave.com) (conflicts with this conclusion) Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: image inspected in the saved research; index or transcription, as reported in the saved research. Earlier: Likely (09-24-2026, index): Maine death record (index): died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan. · Likely (09-24-2026, research): Maine death record (index): died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak. His memorial says 13 Jun. What the labels mean
Residence	1850, Exeter, Penobscot, Maine
Residence	1860, Bloomfield, Somerset, Maine, United States
Marriage	1872, with Nancy E. (York) Oak 1854–1918 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, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean
Residence	1880, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, United States
Charles Oak, Fish & Game Commissioner for the	5 OCT 1899, Skowhegan, Maine
Residence	5 OCT 1899, Skowhegan, Maine, USA
Occupation	Pulp mill hand, 1900, 68 Milburn St, Skowhegan, Maine Likely evidence: show why Why: 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, as reported in the saved research. What the labels mean
Residence	1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Burial	Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America View memorial on Find a Grave

Research notes

Born 11 Apr 1849 per the tree, but Apr 1850 in the 1900 census.

Sources

View memorial on Find a Grave Memorial 142375856
A volunteer-contributed memorial page. Its dates and family links are the contributor's; the labels on this page say which ones the records support.
Ancestry Family Trees Family histories and trees Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage
Ancestry Family Tree
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current Burials and memorials Citation only Birth, Burial, Death
1850 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Exeter, Penobscot, Maine; Roll: M432_265; Page: 126A; Image: 443
1860 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Bloomfield, Somerset, Maine; Roll: M653_452; Page: 663; Image: 66…
1880 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 488; Family History Film: 12544…
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Somerset Reporter; Publication Date: 5 Oct 1899; Publication Place: Skowhegan, Maine, USA; URL: https://…
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 5 Oct 1899 - 7 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in Event
Charles Oak, Fish & Game Commissioner for the State of Maine 1899 5 Oct 1899
1900 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 600; Page: 11A; Enumeration Dis…
1900 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: 600; Page: 11A; Enumeration Dis…
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)
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1892-1907 Vital Rec…
Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in
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
Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Records, 1840-1915 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in
New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915

Research sources

1900 U.S. census, Skowhegan, Maine, 68 Milburn St, Charles Oak household (index) Census
Family chart supplied by the site's owner (a family account) Family histories and trees
Find a Grave memorial 142375856: Charles Ansel Oak (1849-1900), Southside Cemetery, Skowhegan Burials and memorials view at findagrave.com
Maine death record of Charles Oak, died 15 Jun 1900 at Skowhegan, parents Samuel and Lucinda Oak (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
Maine State Archives, record of the death of Charles Oak, Skowhegan, 15 Jun 1900 (1892-1907 vital records) Birth, marriage and death records view at Ancestry
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 Wills and probate

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