George Franklin Oak

1873–1923 · Male

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Family data snapshot: 09-24-2026 Read-only collection from the Oak Family Tree. Research incorporated 09-25-2026 (revision 758d96c5). Updated periodically.

Overview

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

George Franklin Oak1873–1923Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak)1874–1936Wife

Madaline Oak1908–1931Daughter Verna Oak1910–1912Daughter Ina OAK1902–1903Daughter Nettie Oak1898–1994Daughter Annie Oak1897–1903Daughter Carlton Edward Oak1912–1983Son and 13 more

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Parents

Father: Charles Ansel Oak about 1849-1900
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Why: From the family's own chart (a family account); not yet checked against records.
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- Family chart supplied by the site's owner (a family account)
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Mother: Nancy E. (York) Oak 1854–1918
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Wife: Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak) 1874–1936
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Daughter: Madaline Oak 1908–1931
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Daughter: Verna Oak 1910–1912
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Daughter: Ina OAK 1902–1903
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Daughter: Nettie Oak 1898–1994
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Daughter: Annie Oak 1897–1903
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Son: Carlton Edward Oak 1912–1983
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Daughter: Elsie Madeline Oak 1906–1912
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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: Doris Irene Oak ( Worthley ) 1915–1979
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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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Why: From the family's own chart (a family account); not yet checked against records.
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- Family chart supplied by the site's owner (a family account)
Review: assessed 09-24-2026; evidence: family account.
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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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Son: Carlton Edward Oak 1912–1983
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Daughter: Annie Oak 1897–1903
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Daughter: Ina Oak 1902–1903
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Daughter: Verna Oak 1910–1912
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Life events

Born	23 Jun 1873 ( alt. 1870 ), Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: 1920 United States Federal Census U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 1880 United States Federal Census Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Died	10 MAR 1923, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Also recorded as	George H Franklin Oak
Residence	1880, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, United States
In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie	15 MAY 1895, Portland, Maine
Marriage	3 MAY 1895, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA, with Elizabeth "Lizzie" B. Evans Ames (Oak) 1874–1936
Residence	1900, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Oak - daughter	Daughter born to wife of Geo Oak, 12 APR 1906, Skowhegan, Maine
Residence	1906, Skowhegan-
Residence	1910, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine
Residence	1910, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Residence	30 MAY 1912, Skowhegan, Maine, USA
death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Li	30 MAY 1912, Skowhegan, Maine
Residence	1920, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine
Residence	1920, Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA
Burial	Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
Residence	Skowhegan, ME
Residence	Somerset, Maine
Residence	Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine, USA

Newspapers

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Newspapers.com - The Portland Daily Press - 15 May 1895 - 5 Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 12 Apr 1906 - 4 Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Birth Index, 1800s-2003 Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspaper or record reference; read it at the archive or publisher.
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 30 May 1912 - 4 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.

Sources

Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 Birth, marriage and death records Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage
Source Citation: Maine State Archives; Augusta, Maine, USA; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll #: 42
U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Military Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Registration State: Maine; Registration County: Somerset; Roll: 1654018
Maine, Marriage Records, 1713-1937 Birth, marriage and death records Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Marriage
Source Citation: Maine State Archives; Augusta, Maine, USA; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll #: 42
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, Marriages, 1892-1996 Birth, marriage and death records Transcription Marriage, Residence
Maine, Marriages, 1892-1996 Birth, marriage and death records Transcription 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 Scan: family sign-in Event
In Skowhegan, May 3, George H Oak and Mrs. Lizzie Ames
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only Marriage
The Portland Daily Press; Publication Date: 15/ May/ 1895; Publication Place: Portland, Maine, USA; URL: htt…
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: 21A; 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: 21A; Enumeration Dis…
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 12 Apr 1906 - 4 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in Event
Oak - daughter 12 Apr 1906
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Birth Index, 1800s-2003 Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Somerset Reporter; Publication Date: 12/ Apr/ 1906; Publication Place: Skowhegan, Maine, USA; URL: https…
Maine, Birth Records, 1621-1922 Birth, marriage and death records Scan: family sign-in Birth
Maine State Archives; Cultural Building, 84 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0084; 1908-1922 Vital Rec…
1910 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: T624_546; Page: 12B; Enumeratio…
Maine, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
The Independent-Reporter; Publication Date: 30 May 1912; Publication Place: Skowhegan, Maine, USA; URL: http…
Newspapers.com - The Independent-Reporter - 30 May 1912 - 4 Newspapers Scan: family sign-in Event
death of baby Verna Oak, daughter of George and Lizzie, at age 19months 30 May 1912
1920 United States Federal Census Census Transcription Scan: family sign-in Birth, Residence
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Skowhegan, Somerset, Maine; Roll: T625_648; Page: 1A; Enumeration…
Maine, U.S., Death Records, 1761-1922 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
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 Directories and public records Transcription Scan: family sign-in
U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 Directories and public records Transcription Scan: family sign-in
U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers Citation only Residence
U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Birth, marriage and death records Citation only

Research sources

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