The Cressy Family

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William Wilberforce⁷ Cressey (Joseph⁶, Joseph⁵, John⁴, Daniel³, John², Mighill¹)
Born October 1, 1828 in Gorham, Maine, married 1854 Frances Ellen Rounds, daughter of Robert Rounds of Gorham, educated in the public schools and Gorham Academy. She was a member of the First Parish Church.
He was a practical dirt farmer, kept a stock of 30 or more registered Jersey cows, yoke of oxen and 3 horses. He went to Portland to market his butter, eggs and farm produce, was a member of the Grange and Masons. He died 1892 in 64^th year. She died 1922 in 89^th year.

Charles Robert⁸ Cressey born December 7, 1854, married:
(1) Annie Johnson
(2) Alice O'Neil.

May Louise⁸ Cressey born October 13, 1861, died 1864.

Melville William⁸ Cressey born February 2, 1867, married 1890 Sarah Jeannette Fifield, daughter of James J. Fifield of Gorham; farmer. He died 1905 at 38.